专题06 阅读表达（期中真题汇编，天津专用）高二英语下学期

专题06 阅读表达 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津北辰·期中）阅读表达 There are certain places on the planet where you can feel a connection with a loved one. That’s the way my mother and I felt about Little Italy in New York City. The very streets brought us back to our roots that were planted before either of us was born. It’s the spot where, on a hot July night in 1906,my grandfather Tony was born to immigrant (移民) parents. “I was born on the corner of Mott Street,” he often said. Last year, he passed away. My mother was heartbroken. I tried my best to console her. I often accompanied her and took her out for dinner. One Sunday, I invited her to our favorite restaurant. I found a parking space on Mott Street. We only had to walk down the street to reach the restaurant which was around the corner. After walking for several minutes, we found the weather broke. The wind from the storm whipped (抽打)our faces. The storm came. There was no time to return to our car. “Come on,” my mother said. And she grabbed my arm and pulled me into an old tenement(公寓大楼) house, which was, surprisingly, unlocked. When we entered the living room, something struck my mother and she said, “Do you think this could be the building where Grandpa lived?” She took out a pen and wrote down the number. When we went back home, my mother took out an old box. She handed me a piece of paper which turned out to be my grandfather’s birth certificate. It was the same building. With tears in her eyes, she said, “Grandpa didn’t leave us and he looked out for us.” Was it a miracle or a coincidence? I didn’t have a definite answer but I would rather believe it was a miracle. When Grandpa Tony was alive, he always did his best to protect us. Though he passed away, his spirit was still with us and performed the same duty. I believe that he is our guardian angel and his love will be always surrounding us. 1．Why did the author have a special connection with Little Italy in New York City? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean? (1 word) 3．Why did the author and her mother enter the old tenement house? (no more than 8 words). 4．What did the author and her mother realize after they went home? (no more than 10words) 5．Do you have your own guardian angel? And who is he or she? Please explain. (no more than 25words) 【答案】1．Because it was her grandfather’s birthplace. 或 Because it was where her grandfather was born. 2．Comfort. 3．To take shelter from the storm. 或者 To shelter themselves from the storm. 4．They realized that the tenement house was where Grandpa lived. 5．Yes, my grandma is my guardian angel. No matter what I do, she always stands by me and protects me. 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和母亲与纽约小意大利有着特殊的情感联系，因为这里是作者祖父的出生地。祖父去世后，作者为安慰伤心的母亲带她去常去的餐厅，路上遇到暴风雨，她们躲进了一所公寓。后来发现这所公寓就是祖父出生居住的地方，作者认为祖父虽已离世，但他的精神一直守护着她们。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段“The very streets brought us back to our roots that were planted before either of us was born. It’s the spot where, on a hot July night in 1906, my grandfather Tony was born to immigrant (移民)parents.(这些街道让我们追溯到在我们出生之前就已扎根于此的根源。在 1906 年 7 月的一个炎热夜晚，我的祖父托尼出生在移民父母家中，这里就是那个地方)”可知，作者和纽约小意大利有特殊联系是因为那是她祖父的出生地。故填 Because it was her grandfather’s birthplace. 或 Because it was where her grandfather was born. 2．考查词句猜测。根据第二段“My mother was heartbroken. I tried my best to console her.(我母亲很伤心。我尽力去 console 她)”可知，因为母亲伤心，所以 “我” 应是尽力去安慰她，由此可推知 “console”意思是“安慰”，与“comfort”意思相近。故填 Comfort. 3．考查细节理解。根据文章第二段 “After walking for several minutes, we found the weather broke. The wind from the storm whipped (抽打)our faces. The storm came. There was no time to return to our car.(走了几分钟后，我们发现天气突变。暴风雨的风抽打着我们的脸。暴风雨来了。我们没有时间回到车上)”以及第三段 “Come on,” my mother said. And she grabbed my arm and pulled me into an old tenement (公寓大楼)(“来吧，” 我母亲说。她抓住我的胳膊，把我拉进了一座旧公寓大楼)”可知，作者和母亲进入公寓大楼是为了躲避暴风雨。故填 To take shelter from the storm. 或者 To shelter themselves from the storm. 4．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段“When we went back home, my mother took out an old box. She handed me a piece of paper which turned out to be my grandfather’s birth certificate. It was the same building. With tears in her eyes, she said, “Grandpa didn’t leave us and he looked out for us.”.(当我们回到家的时候，我妈妈拿出了一个旧盒子。她递给我一张纸，原来是我祖父的出生证明。是同一栋楼。她含着泪说：“爷爷没有离开我们，他照顾着我们。”)”可知，作者和母亲回家后意识到那座公寓大楼就是祖父住过的地方。故填 They realized that the tenement house was where Grandpa lived. 5．开放题。根据自身情况，合理阐述自己心中的守护天使是谁以及原因即可。如“是的，我奶奶是我的守护天使。无论我做什么，她总是站在我身边保护我。”故填Yes, my grandma is my guardian angel. No matter what I do, she always stands by me and protects me. Passage 2 （23-24高二下·天津·期中）When Tsinghua University’s new freshmen arrived on campus last August, the first question they were faced with at the registration desk was “Did you come alone or with your parents?” According to statistics, we know that more than half of the 539 students came alone. In a letter to freshmen this year, Chen Jining, the president of Tsinghua University, encouraged them to “start this new adventure by standing on your own two feet.” To help freshmen grow up, some universities have thought of new methods. At Tsinghua, for example, freshmen need to register and find their dormitory by themselves. The process requires two to three hours, during which volunteers take parents on a tour of the campus. At Zhejiang University, a banner (横幅) hanging in the information center says “Parents let go please; let us guide your children.” Lu Guodong, dean (系主任) of undergraduate studies at Zhejiang University, coined the slogan. “The slogan is for parents. Often parents like to do things or make decisions for their children. In their eyes children never grow up,” said Lu. A girl arrived at the railway station with her luggage and looked around for her university’s welcome team. She was Jin Hongting, 19, from Hebei province and would study industry business administration at Beijing Union University. When asked why she came alone, Jin said: “There’s no need to bother my parents to come with me. It only takes four hours from my hometown to Beijing.” Sometimes, however, the distance between university and home is so great that many parents are too worried to let their children travel alone. To reassure (使放心) parents, Renmin University of China introduced a new method. It asked senior students to go back to their hometown and accompany freshmen back to the campus. This helps freshmen get used to living independently. 6．What will parents do when students register and find their dormitory by themselves at Tsinghua? (no more than 10 words) 7．What does the underlined “coined” mean in Para.2? (1 word) 8．Why do parents always do things for their children according to Lu Guodong? (no more than 8 words) 9．To reassure parents, what method did Renmin University of China introduce? (no more than 13 words) 10．Will you go to college alone after you graduate from high school? Why? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】6．They will be shown around the campus by volunteers./They will take a tour of the campus. 7．Invented/Created 8．Because they think children never grow up.或Because in their eyes, children never grow up. 9．It asked senior students to return to their hometown and accompany freshmen back. 10．Yes, I will. Because it’s a great opportunity for me to learn to grow up and to be independent. 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了各大高校采取各种方法鼓励新生独立自主。 6．考查细节理解。根据第二段“At Tsinghua, for example, freshmen need to register and find their dormitory by themselves. The process requires two to three hours, during which volunteers take parents on a tour of the campus. (例如，在清华大学，新生需要自己注册和找到宿舍。这个过程需要两到三个小时，在此期间，志愿者会带家长参观校园。)”可知，当学生在清华大学自己注册和找宿舍时，家长会由志愿者带领参观校园。故答案是：They will be shown around the campus by volunteers./They will take a tour of the campus.。 7．考查词句猜测。根据上文“To help freshmen grow up, some universities have thought of new methods. (为了帮助新生成长，一些大学想出了新方法。)”和下文““The slogan is for parents. Often parents like to do things or make decisions for their children. In their eyes children never grow up,” said Lu. (陆国栋表示：“这一口号是面向家长的。家长们往往喜欢为孩子做事或做决定。在他们眼中，孩子永远长不大。”)”可知，这个口号是浙江大学本科研究学院院长陆国栋创造或发明的，所以“coined”的意思是“invented/created”。故答案是：Invented/Created。 8．考查细节理解。根据第二段“The slogan is for parents. Often parents like to do things or make decisions for their children. In their eyes children never grow up. (这个口号是给家长的。家长往往喜欢为孩子做事或做决定。在他们眼里，孩子永远不会长大。)”可知，父母总是为他们的孩子做事是因为他们认为孩子永远不会长大。故答案是：Because they think children never grow up.或Because in their eyes, children never grow up.。 9．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“To reassure (使放心) parents, Renmin University of China introduced a new method. It asked senior students to go back to their hometown and accompany freshmen back to the campus. (为了让家长放心，中国人民大学引入了一种新方法。它要求老生回到他们的家乡，陪同新生回到校园。)”可知，为了让家长放心，中国人民大学采取的方法是让老生回到他们的家乡，陪同新生回到校园。故答案是：It asked senior students to return to their hometown and accompany freshmen back.。 10．考查开放性试题。本题是开放性题目，只要答案符合题目要求，言之有理即可。参考答案是“Yes, I will. Because it’s a great opportunity for me to learn to grow up and to be independent. (是的，我会。因为这是我学习成长和独立的好机会。)”。故答案是：Yes, I will. Because it’s a great opportunity for me to learn to grow up and to be independent.（答案不唯一）。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Jenifer, who is 10 years old, has been training in the athletic centre since 2014. She enjoys taking part in the 800 meters, 1,500 meters and cross-country racing events. Early in 2016, Jenifer competed in the state championships in all of these three events and qualified for the national competitions. Jennifer is enthusiastic about her experience in the national competitions. She said that the most exciting thing for her was meeting other athletes from around Australia, including a new friend named Jessica. According to Jennifer, when she participated at state level, the bar was raised. “The national competitions are really hard; it’s harder to win,” she says. Project worker Lisa notes that competing has had a positive impact on the young athlete. “Jennifer’ s participation in national competitions has enriched her life educationally, culturally and socially,” she says. Jennifer’s mother is her inspiration. Jennifer is very grateful to her mother for the sacrifices she has made to enable Jennifer to train. In order to motivate her and accompany her to the weekly training session, Jennifer’s mother has to regularly give up work opportunities. Her mother, along with the rest of the family, is doing what they can to raise the funds required for regular travel and registration fees. This is a common struggle for some families pursuing success for their children. Jennifer aspires (渴望) to follow in the footsteps of her father, an accomplished runner and the first person in the family to compete in the Stawell Gift. When she is talking about running, she beams with satisfaction and happiness. When asked what her favorite thing about running is, she wastes no time in saying“winning”. Considering the hard work going on behind the scenes to help Jennifer follow her love of running, the athlete’s simple motto — never give up — is somewhat important. 11．How did Jennifer find her experience in the national competitions?( no more than 5 words) 12．What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 2?( no more than 5 words) 13．How did Jennifer’s mother assist her in running?( no more than 8 words) 14．How would you describe Jennifer in terms of personalities according to the last paragraph?( no more than 8 words) 15．What do you think is the key to success from Jennifer’s story? Pleas explain.( no more than 20 words) 【答案】11．Challenging but rewarding. Or: Exciting and challenging. 12．The standard was raised ( was higher). Or: It became/ got more difficult. 13．She supported Jennifer mentally and financially.Or: By giving up work opportunities and raising money. Or: She sacrificed work opportunities and helped raise funds. 14．( She is) positive, ambitious and determined. Or: She never gives up.Or: Positive and determined./ Passionate and determined. 15．I think hard work and perseverance make a great difference in one’s pursuit of success.Or: Never give up. Because Jennifer follows the motto and makes great efforts to train in running.Or: The key to success is not giving up and having strong support from family. 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了10岁的运动员Jenifer的运动经历、家庭支持、个人目标以及她对跑步的热爱和追求。 11．考查推理判断。根据文章第二段“Jennifer is enthusiastic about her experience in the national competitions. She said that the most exciting thing for her was meeting other athletes from around Australia, including a new friend named Jessica. According to Jennifer, when she participated at state level, the bar was raised. “The national competitions are really hard; it’s harder to win,” she says. ( Jennifer对参加全国比赛的经历充满热情。她表示，最令她兴奋的是能够结识来自澳大利亚各地的其他运动员，其中包括一位名叫Jessica的新朋友。据Jennifer说，与参加州级比赛相比，国家级比赛的门槛更高。“全国比赛真的很难，想要取胜更加不易，”她说道。)”可知，Jennifer认为自己参加全国比赛感到兴奋，同时也认为很难，但是值得付出努力。故答案是Challenging but rewarding. Or: Exciting and challenging.。 12．考查词义猜测。根据划线单词下文““The national competitions are really hard; it’s harder to win,” she says.(“全国比赛真的很难，想要取胜更加不易，”她说道。)”以及常识可知，全国比赛和州级比赛相比，难度更高。由此可推测，划线词组的意思指的是“更难”。故答案为The standard was raised ( was higher). Or: It became/ got more difficult.。 13．考查细节理解。根据文章第四段“Jennifer is very grateful to her mother for the sacrifices she has made to enable Jennifer to train. In order to motivate her and accompany her to the weekly training sessions, Isabella’s mother has to regularly give up work opportunities. Her mother, along with the rest of the family, is doing their best to raise the funds required for regular travel and registration fees. ( Jennifer非常感激母亲为她训练所做出的牺牲。为了激励她并陪伴她参加每周的训练，Jennifer的母亲不得不经常放弃工作机会。她的母亲以及家中的其他成员都在尽力筹集资金，以支付定期旅行和注册所需的费用。)”可知，Jennifer的妈妈为了支持她跑步，不仅从精神上支持她，也尽力筹集资金支付定期旅行和注册所需的费用。故答案为She supported Jennifer mentally and financially. Or: By giving up work opportunities and raising money. Or: She sacrificed work opportunities and helped raise funds.。 14．考查推理判断。根据文章最后一段“When she is talking about running, she beams with satisfaction and happiness. When asked what her favorite about running is, she wastes no time in saying “winning”. Considering the hard work going on behind the scenes to help Jennifer follow her love of running, the athlete’s simple motto—never give up—is somewhat important. (每当谈及跑步时，她都会露出满意和幸福的笑容。当被问及最喜欢跑步的哪一点时，她毫不犹豫地回答“获胜”。考虑到Isabella为了追随对跑步的热爱而在幕后所付出的艰苦努力，这位运动员的简单座右铭——“永不放弃”——显得尤为重要。)”可知，Jennifer为了追随对跑步的热爱而付出了艰苦努力，由此可知，她是个有毅力、有志向的人。而每当谈及跑步时，她都会露出满意和幸福的笑容，由此可知，她是个积极向上的人。故答案为( She is) positive, ambitious and determined. Or: She never gives up. Or: Positive and determined./ Passionate and determined.。 15．考查开放题。要求考生根据Jennifer的故事谈谈成功的关键，考生言之有理即可。故参考答案为I think hard work and perseverance make a great difference in one’s pursuit of success. Or: Never give up. Because Jennifer follows the motto and makes great efforts to train in running. Or: The key to success is not giving up and having strong support from family. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·天津南开·期末）阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 In Sichuan Province, long-time resident French artist Vincent Cazeneuve, is integrating traditional Chinese lacquerware (漆器) skills with techniques taken from Western modern art into his creations. Born in Toulouse, Vincent has been living in southwest China for more than a decade. With the influence of French artists Jean Dunand and Gaston Suisse, his journey to unravel the secrets of Chinese lacquerware and his fascination for lacquer art started. “I studied their artworks and often wondered why they used Chinese lacquer. In those days, lacquer could not be found in France.” said the artist. Native to Asia, lacquer trees are planted and tapped for their liquid. It is almost impossible to find lacquer trees in Europe. So, instead of continually transporting lacquer back to France, Vincent chose to send himself to China. Having explored his connections with lacquer over the years, the artist also learned a range of techniques, which he integrated into his own artworks. To dive deep into the art of lacquerware, Vincent traveled to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (自治州) in Sichuan Province, where lacquer craftsmanship is famous. In fact, he actually met two lacquerware craftsmen, who taught him almost everything they knew. “I used to know about lacquerware of Yi just by looking at it. But I had never seen the Yi people before. I have never heard their language. I've never seen their villages. It’s only when I came here that I felt the power of their culture.” said Vincent. This field trip gave the artist new inspiration for his exhibition. After seeing Vincent’s exhibition, Liu Guanzhong, a professor at the School of Fine Arts of Tsinghua University said, “What he presents is China in his eyes. Vincent has explored a path: the ideas of a modern artist, but rooting the ancient skills in modern life. He finds new soil for an old seed to bloom into a new flower.” 16．What is Vincent devoted to according to the text? (no more than 15 words) 17．What does the underlined word “unravel” in paragraph 2 mean? (1 word) 18．Why did Vincent travel to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture? (no more than 10 words) 19．How did the field trip to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture benefit Vincent? (no more than 15 words) 20．In your opinion, what should artists do to develop art better? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words) 【答案】16．Vincent is devoted to integrating traditional Chinese lacquerware with Western modern art techniques. 17．Discover/Uncover/Unfold/Reveal/Explore. 18．To learn more about lacquer craftsmanship. 19．It made him understand Yi culture and get new inspiration for his exhibition. 20．Artists should explore diverse cultures and techniques to enrich their creative expressions. 【导语】本文是一篇人物专访，文章介绍了法国艺术家文森特・卡泽纳夫（Vincent Cazeneuve）在中国四川的艺术探索经历，他将中国传统漆器技艺与西方现代艺术技法相融合，深入研究彝族漆器工艺，并从中获得创作灵感，其作品体现了对中西艺术结合的探索。 16．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“In Sichuan Province, long-time resident French artist Vincent Cazeneuve, is integrating traditional Chinese lacquerware skills with techniques taken from Western modern art into his creations. (在四川省，长期居住的法国艺术家文森特・卡泽纳夫（Vincent Cazeneuve）正将中国传统漆器技艺与西方现代艺术技法融入自己的创作中)”可知，文森特致力于将中国传统漆器技艺与西方现代艺术技法相结合，故答案为Vincent is devoted to integrating traditional Chinese lacquerware with Western modern art techniques. 17．考查词义猜测。根据文章第二段“his journey to … the secrets of Chinese lacquerware and his fascination for lacquer art started (他开始了……中国漆器秘密的旅程，并且对漆器艺术产生了浓厚的兴趣)”可知划线词下文提到了中国漆器秘密的旅程，还提到了对漆器艺术产生了浓厚的兴趣，可推理出“unravel”在这里是 “揭开、发现、探索”等意思，故答案为Discover/ Uncover/ Unfold/ Reveal/ Explore. 18．考查细节理解。根据文章第四段“To dive deep into the art of lacquerware, Vincent traveled to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, where lacquer craftsmanship is famous. (为了深入研究漆器艺术，文森特前往四川省凉山彝族自治州，那里的漆器工艺闻名遐迩)”可知，文森特去凉山彝族自治州是为了更多地了解漆器工艺，故答案为To learn more about lacquer craftsmanship. 19．考查细节理解。根据文章第五段“It’s only when I came here that I felt the power of their culture. (只有当我来到这里，我才感受到他们文化的力量)”以及第六段“This field trip gave the artist new inspiration for his exhibition. (这次实地考察为这位艺术家的展览带来了新的灵感)”可知，这次凉山之行让他了解了彝族文化，并为他的展览获得了新灵感，故答案为It made him understand Yi culture and get new inspiration for his exhibition. 20．考查阅读表达。根据文章第一段“In Sichuan Province, long-time resident French artist Vincent Cazeneuve, is integrating traditional Chinese lacquerware skills with techniques taken from Western modern art into his creations. (在四川省，长期居住的法国艺术家文森特・卡泽纳夫（Vincent Cazeneuve）正将中国传统漆器技艺与西方现代艺术技法融入自己的创作中)”、第四段“To dive deep into the art of lacquerware, Vincent traveled to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, where lacquer craftsmanship is famous. (为了深入研究漆器艺术，文森特前往四川省凉山彝族自治州，那里的漆器工艺闻名遐迩)”以及第六段“This field trip gave the artist new inspiration for his exhibition. (这次实地考察为这位艺术家的展览带来了新的灵感)”可知，文森特融合中西艺术、深入研究传统文化并获得灵感，可推理出艺术家应探索多样的文化与技法，以丰富其艺术表达，故答案为Artists should explore diverse cultures and techniques to enrich their creative expressions. Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津河西·期中）阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。 During the years working in Peacekeeping Force, I was sent abroad. As a senior analyst, my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long. Like all the old soldiers, we looked forward to receiving mails from home. We soldiers received many “To any service member” mails, which were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home, as an expression of support. I never took any of those letters, since I wrote to my wife on a daily basis, as well as occasionally writing notes to my daughter Jenny’ s classroom, and I didn’t feel I had time to write to anyone else. After five or six months of hearing from the mail — announcing the availability of “To any service member” mail, I decided to take a few of the letters. Because I planned, as time permitted, to drop them a line telling them “Thanks” for their support. I picked up three letters, and placed them in my cargo pocket and went back to work. Over the next week or so, I started responding to the letters. When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home. I had missed spending important festivals with my family. Homesickness seized me. I opened the card and started to read the letter attached, which was a short one. About the third or fourth sentence down, it read, “My daddy is a soldier over there, if you see him tell him hi and I love and miss him.” This statement really touched me and made me miss my family even more. Looking down to the name of the sender, I sat in silence as tears filled my eyes. 21．Who will usually write “To any service member” mails to the author? (No more than 8 words) 22．Why did the author decide to answer some “To any service member” mails later? (No more than 10 words) 23．What set the author missing his own family? (No more than 5 words) 24．How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4? (No more than 6 words) 25．Do you think we should maintain peace in the world and why? Please explain in your own words. (No more than 20 words) 【答案】21．The general public in his mother country. 22．To tell them “Thanks” for their support. 23．A postmark from his hometown. 24．He missed his family very much. 25．Yes. Only by maintaining peace can we ensure global stability, foster development and promote cooperation among nations for a better future. 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章叙述了作者在维和部队服役期间的经历，尤其是收到民众信件并被其中一封来自家乡的信件触动的故事。 21．考查细节理解。根据文章第二段“We soldiers received many “To any service member” mails, which were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home, as an expression of support.(我们士兵收到许多“致任何军人”的信件，这些信是由我们祖国的普通民众写给远在异国他乡的士兵的，以此表达他们的支持。)”可知，这些“致任何军人”的信件是由作者祖国的普通民众写的。故答案为：The general public in his mother country. 22．考查细节理解题。根据文章第三段“After five or six months of hearing from the mail — announcing the availability of “To any service member” mail, I decided to take a few of the letters. Because I planned, as time permitted, to drop them a line telling them “Thanks” for their support.(在连续五六个月听到有“致任何军人”的信件到来的消息后，我决定拿几封看看。因为我想等有时间的时候，给他们写几句“谢谢”的话，感谢他们的支持。)”可知，作者决定回复一些信件是因为想等有时间的时候给他们写几句“谢谢”的话，感谢他们的支持。故答案为：To tell them “Thanks” for their support. 23．考查细节理解题。根据文章第四段“When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home.(当轮到第三封信时，我注意到上面没有回信地址，但有一个来自我家乡的邮戳，这让我想起了家。)”可知，一个来自家乡的邮戳让作者想起了家，从而引发了思乡之情。故答案为：A postmark from his hometown. 24．考查词句猜测。根据划线句的前文“When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home. I had missed spending important festivals with my family.(第三封信时，我注意到上面没有回信地址，但有一个来自我家乡的邮戳，这让我想起了家。我已经错过了和家人一起度过重要节日的时光。)”可知，划线句前文提到作者因为一个家乡的邮戳引发了思乡之情，故此处划线句Homesickness seized me.意为“思乡之情占据了我”，表达了作者对家人的深切思念。故答案为：He missed his family very much. 25．开放性题目，答案不唯一，合理即可。根据文章第一段“During the years working in Peacekeeping Force, I was sent abroad. As a senior analyst, my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long. Like all the old soldiers, we looked forward to receiving mails from home.(在维和部队服役的那些年里，我曾被派往国外。作为一名高级分析师，我的工作日通常长达12到16个小时。和所有老兵一样，我们总是期盼着收到来自家乡的信件。)”可知，文章叙述了作者在维和部队服役期间的经历，尤其是收到民众信件并被其中一封来自家乡的信件触动的故事，故文章通过作者远离家乡的故事来体现维护世界和平的至关重要，因为只有通过和平，才能确保全球稳定、促进发展，并推动各国合作，共同创造更美好的未来。故答案为：Yes. Only by maintaining peace can we ensure global stability, foster development and promote cooperation among nations for a better future. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·天津南开·期中）阅读表达 When Brantley Harrison and her family rescued a tiny injured squirrel back, then released her back into the wild, they didn’t expect to ever see her again. Nine years later, however, little Bella, as they named it, still comes to visit them almost every day - as long as snacks are provided, of course. As a baby, the terrible attack made by an owl (猫头鹰) left Bella near death, she was carefully taken in by the Greenville County, South Carolina family, and raised by them alongside three other squirrels named Larry, Curly, and Moe. Bella stayed with the Harrisons until she had healed successfully thanks to a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food, and was ready to jump on the trees in the forest. The sweet squirrel never goes too far from her adopted home, though, and stops by to say hello whenever she can, no matter how much time has passed. “Bella sits right at the front door waiting for someone to notice she has come by for a visit.If no one notices her, she will jump over to the dining room window to wait for someone to see her,” Brantley told The Dodo. The little lady just isn’t ready to part with the family that succored her life. Whenever she stops by, she asks for nothing more than a handful of nuts. What is the most amazing part? A few years after Bella’s original stay at the Harrison house, she found her way back to them with an injured foot-and a belly full of babies-spending another few months of recovering. “It was truly amazing to watch the baby I raised raise her own babies,” Brantley said. Bella now even has her own Instagram page, where her human family documents her adventures, with almost 4,000 followers! 26．What happened to Bella after it was injured by an owl? (No more than 10 words) 27．How did the Harrisons take care of little Bella?(No more than 15 words) 28．What does the underlined word in the Paragraph 3 mean?(1 word) 29．What brought Bella back to the Harrisons a few years after its original stay?(No more than10 words) 30．Would you like to develop a special connection with wild animals coming into the city?Please give your reason.(No more than 25 words) 【答案】26．She was carefully taken in and raised by the Harrisons. 27．They fed her a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food. 28．Aided/Helped. 29．An injured foot and a belly full of babies. 30．Yes, because it’s a wonderful experience to form a special bond with wild animals and observe their behaviors up close. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述哈里森一家救助松鼠贝拉，贝拉常回来看望的故事。 26．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“As a baby, the terrible attack made by an owl (猫头鹰) left Bella near death, she was carefully taken in by the Greenville County, South Carolina family, and raised by them alongside three other squirrels named Larry, Curly, and Moe.(Bella小时候被一只猫头鹰袭击，差点丧命，她被南卡罗来纳州格林维尔县的哈里森一家小心翼翼地收养，并与另外三只名叫拉里、科利和莫的松鼠一起被他们抚养长大)”可知，贝拉被猫头鹰袭击受伤后，被哈里森一家小心翼翼地收养并抚养长大。故答案为She was carefully taken in and raised by the Harrisons. 27．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“Bella stayed with the Harrisons until she had healed successfully thanks to a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food, and was ready to jump on the trees in the forest.(Bella一直和哈里森一家住在一起，直到她成功康复，这要归功于她定期吃水果、坚果和婴儿食品，现在她已经准备好在森林里的树上跳跃了)”可知，哈里森一家通过给贝拉提供水果、坚果和婴儿食品的定期饮食来照顾她。故答案为They fed her a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food. 28．考查词义猜测。根据第一段中“When Brantley Harrison and her family rescued a tiny injured squirrel back, then released her back into the wild, they didn’t expect to ever see her again.(当布兰特利·哈里森和她的家人救下一只受伤的小松鼠并将其放归野外后，他们从未料到会再次见到她)”以及划线词上文“The little lady just isn’t ready to part with the family that(这位小女士还没准备好和家人分开)”可知，布兰特利·哈里森和她的家人救下一只受伤的小松鼠，所以这个小松鼠并不想离开那个帮助她活下来的家庭，故画线词意思是“帮助”。故答案为Aided/Helped. 29．考查细节理解。最后一段中“A few years after Bella’s original stay at the Harrison house, she found her way back to them with an injured foot-and a belly full of babies-spending another few months of recovering.(在贝拉最初住在哈里森家几年后，她带着受伤的脚和一肚子的小宝宝回到了他们身边，又花了几个月的时间恢复)”可知，贝拉最初住在哈里森家几年后，一只受伤的脚和一肚子的小宝宝使她回到了哈里森家。故答案为An injured foot and a belly full of babies. 30．开放回答题。本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，合理即可。题目问“你想和进城的野生动物建立一种特殊的联系吗？请给出你的理由（不超过25个字）”，可以回答“是的，因为与野生动物建立特殊的联系并近距离观察它们的行为是一种美妙的体验”。故答案为Yes, because it’s a wonderful experience to form a special bond with wild animals and observe their behaviors up close. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津和平·期中）Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet (磁铁). Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success. So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them. Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided. But don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll d to build self-confidence will also build success — after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort! 31．What do you think may be the best title for this passage? (no more than 10 words) 32．The underlined word in Paragraph 3 may have the same meaning as?(no more than 5 words) 33．What may happen if you want to get better results? (no more than 10 words) 34．According to Paragraph 6, what will you get in return for your success? (no more than 10 words) 35．How will you keep confident in your school studies? (no more than 30 words) 【答案】31．How to build up self-confidence. 32．laugh at 33．Mistakes cannot be avoided. 34．Others’ congratulations and compliments. 35．I’ll believe I can solve difficult problems and dare to take on challenges in my studies. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章论述了自信的重要性并介绍了建立自信的方法。 31．考查主旨大意。根据第二段中“So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?(那么，我们怎样才能建立自信，为成功做好准备呢？)”以及后续段落主要对自信培养方法的论述可知，文章围绕“怎样才能建立自信”展开。故答案为：How to build up self-confidence. 32．考查词句猜测。根据划线词所在句“First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it.(首先，做你认为正确的事，即使别人因此mock或批评你)”可知，“mock”和“criticize(批评)”语义相近，都表示别人对你行为的不赞同不认可。结合常识，除了“批评”，别人还可能会“嘲笑”你，所以划线词与“laugh at”意思相近。故答案为：laugh at. 33．考查细节理解。根据第四段中“Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided.(第二，愿意多付出努力去冒险以取得更好的结果。在这种情况下，错误是无法避免的)”可知，想要取得更好结果可能会犯错误。故答案为：Mistakes cannot be avoided. 34．考查细节理解。根据第六段中“With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success.(有了你的坚持和进步，你正一步步接近成功。在这个阶段，等待他人亲切地祝贺你的成就并接受他们的赞美，这会促使你获得更大的成功)”可知，成功后会得到别人的祝贺和赞美。故答案为：Others’ congratulations and compliments. 35．考查开放表达。可以结合文中建立自信的方法，如相信自己、勇于尝试等，比如可以说在学习中相信自己能解决难题，勇于挑战难题。故答案为：I’ll believe I can solve difficult problems and dare to take on challenges in my studies. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·天津滨海新·期中）阅读表达 Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 44-year-old photographer Jody MacDonald has always had a strong interest in the desert. “I have always wanted to spend some time in the Sahara,” MacDonald said. “There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey.” MacDonald started her journey in Mauritania’s capital city Nouakchott, and headed inland where she and her team jumped on the world’s longest cargo train (货运列车) for a 435-mile journey on the Mauritania Railway. “The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train,” said MacDonald. MacDonald and her group had to face many challenges on their journey. Except for the dirt and discomfort, the travelers also had to deal with the intense heat, violent winds and even dangerous sandstorms. “I was out taking photographs and within minutes, the wind increased to more than 100 miles an hour,” MacDonald said. “I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on my skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted to give up.” She dealt with the harsh conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. “The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel,” said MacDonald. Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities. 36．What made MacDonald decide to tour the Sahara? (no more than 15 words) 37．How did MacDonald find her journey on the cargo train? (no more than 15 words) 38．Why did MacDonald once decide to give up her journey? (no more than 8 words) 39．What does the underlined word “dictates” in the last paragraph mean? (1 word) 40．How does MacDonald’s story inspire you? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20words) 【答案】36．Many unexplored places in the Sahara Desert. 37．She found it dirty and uncomfortable but interesting and unique. 38．Because the weather conditions were harsh. 39．Decide/Determine. 40．MacDonald’s spirit of bravely overcoming difficulties inspires me. I will face the difficulties in life and manage to overcome them. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了摄影师Jody MacDonald因撒哈拉沙漠尚未被探索的魅力踏上旅程，忍受恶劣条件，坚持拍摄的经历。 36．细节理解题。根据第一段中MacDonald所说的话“There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey. (撒哈拉沙漠仍有众多未探索之地。如今这样人迹罕至的区域已十分罕见，却恰恰保留了探险最本真的魅力，这正是吸引我的地方。于是我最终踏上了这段旅程)”可知，MacDonald决定游览撒哈拉沙漠是因为这里有许多未探索的地方。故答案为：Many unexplored places in the Sahara Desert. 37．细节理解题。根据第一段中MacDonald所说的话“The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train (这趟列车虽然肮脏又不舒适，但乘坐火车穿越广袤沙漠的体验却是如此新奇独特)”可知，MacDonald认为这趟旅程肮脏又不舒适，但新奇而独特。故答案为：She found it dirty and uncomfortable but interesting and unique. 38．细节理解题。根据第二段中MacDonald所说的话“I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on my skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted to give up. (当时，我感觉自己的皮肤都要被雨点和飞沙撕裂了。粗糙的沙粒摩擦着我的皮肤，就像砂纸在打磨一样。我从未经历过如此猛烈的狂风，有那么一刻，我甚至想要放弃)”可知，MacDonald曾经想放弃旅行是因为天气状态很恶劣。故答案为：Because the weather conditions were harsh. 39．词句猜测题。画线词的上一句“She dealt with the harsh conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. (她通过避免正午出行和佩戴头巾来应对恶劣环境，以此遮挡烈日和飞沙的侵袭)”表明因为恶劣的环境，MacDonald改变了自己出行的时间和方式，再结合画线词的上文“The weather (天气)”和下文“when and where you travel (出行的时间和地点)”可推知，天气决定了旅行时间和地点，画线词意为“决定”。故答案为：Decide/Determine. 40．开放性试题。本题答案可以是多样的，结合文章内容言之有理即可。例如，根据最后一段中“Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities. (尽管面临重重挑战，这位摄影师依然成功记录下了毛里塔尼亚壮美而严酷的自然景观，以及当地迷人的文化与社区风貌)”可知，MacDonald勇敢克服困难的精神可以激励读者，让读者学会面对生活中的困难并设法克服它们。故答案可为：MacDonald’s spirit of bravely overcoming difficulties inspires me. I will face the difficulties in life and manage to overcome them. Passage 5 （24-25高二下·天津和平·期中）阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Stress is a condition that arises due to tension and other related factors. Although modem life has brought about many positive changes in our lives, yet there is one thing it has contributed greatly to, and that is mental and physical stress. Many stressful situations arise in our everyday life and in such situations it becomes hard to remain calm. There are various tips and techniques that can help one overcome stress. One of the most advocated stress management techniques is breathing exercises. It can be done at any time of the day and at any place. Irregular, shallow breathing is observed when a person is stressed. So one must concentrate or their breathing pattern and try to take deep and regular breaths. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to alleviate stress. When a person takes deep breaths, an extra amount of oxygen enters the body. This inflow (流入) of oxygen helps in relaxing the muscles, of the body, calming the mind as well as waking up the brain, thereby easing the person’s stress that he is going through. A well-balanced diet is crucial for maintaining healthy and helping to manage stress. A healthy diet involves al the essential nutrition in adequate amounts. Eating a good, healthy and nutritious breakfast is a good way to start your day and keep the energy levels up throughout the day. Eating five small meals instead of three large ones help in keeping a person energized too. The most important of all stress management activities is to manage one’s time well. To do this, planning ahead is very essential. Doing the most important tasks first, followed by the lesser important ones. will help too. By being consistent with one’s work will help in better time management. Besides the above activities, it is very important that a person gets adequate sleep every day to stay energized throughout the day. Besides, one should also take steps to prevent stress. All these can help to reduce stress and yield positive outcomes. 41．What stress management tips are mentioned in the passage? (No more than 10 words) 42．What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 2 mean? (No more than 10 words) 43．What are the benefits of deep breaths? (No more than 15 words) 44．What is a healthy diet? (No more than 15 words) 45．How can you deal with your stress? (No more than 20 words) 【答案】41．Breathing exercises, a well-balanced diet, time management, adequate sleep. 42．Ease/Reduce. 43．It can relax the muscles, calm the mind and make up the brain. 44．It involves all the essential nutrition in adequate amounts. 45．By listening to light music. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何管理和减轻压力。 41．细节理解题。根据第二段“One of the most advocated stress management techniques is breathing exercises.(最受推崇的压力管理技巧之一是呼吸练习。)”，第三段“A well-balanced diet is crucial for maintaining healthy and helping to manage stress.(均衡的饮食对保持健康和控制压力至关重要。)”，第四段“The most important of all stress management activities is to manage one’s time well.(所有压力管理活动中最重要的是管理好自己的时间。)”和最后一段“Besides the above activities, it is very important that a person gets adequate sleep every day to stay energized throughout the day.(除了上述活动，一个人每天获得充足的睡眠以保持全天精力充沛是非常重要的。)”可知，文中提到的压力管理技巧包括：呼吸锻炼，均衡饮食，时间管理和适当的睡眠。故答案为Breathing exercises, a well-balanced diet, time management, adequate sleep. 42．词句猜测题。根据第二段“When a person takes deep breaths, an extra amount of oxygen enters the body. This inflow (流入) of oxygen helps in relaxing the muscles, of the body, calming the mind as well as waking up the brain, thereby easing the person’s stress that he is going through.(当一个人深呼吸时，会有额外的氧气进入身体。这种氧气的流入有助于放松身体的肌肉，平静心灵，唤醒大脑，从而缓解人们正在经历的压力。)”可知，深呼吸是减少压力的最好方式之一，故可以推测出“alleviate”为“减少，缓解”之意，即Ease/Reduce。故答案为Ease/Reduce. 43．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When a person takes deep breaths, an extra amount of oxygen enters the body. This inflow (流入) of oxygen helps in relaxing the muscles, of the body, calming the mind as well as waking up the brain, thereby easing the person’s stress that he is going through.(当一个人深呼吸时，会有额外的氧气进入身体。这种氧气的流入有助于放松身体的肌肉，平静心灵，唤醒大脑，从而缓解人们正在经历的压力。)”可知，深呼吸可以放松肌肉，冷静思维和唤醒大脑。故答案为It can relax the muscles, calm the mind and make up the brain. 44．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A healthy diet involves al the essential nutrition in adequate amounts.(健康的饮食包括所有必需的营养，而且要足够。)”可知，健康饮食包含足够量的基本的营养。故答案为It involves all the essential nutrition in adequate amounts. 45．开放题。根据实际情况，我通过听轻音乐来处理压力，故答案为By listening to light music. Passage 6 （24-25高二下·天津·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Everyone has got two personalities — the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control your behaviour, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position. The important position is the one that you go to sleep in. ● If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident. ● If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn, but you aren’t very ambitious. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time. ●If you sleep on curling (蜷缩) up, you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and so you’re often defensive. You’re shy and you don’t normally like meeting people. You prefer to stay alone. ●If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people. 46．What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 10 words) 47．According to the passage, please list 3 to 5 points to describe the personality of a person who sleeps on his stomach. (No more than 20 words) 48．What kind of person is easily influenced by fashion or new ideas, in the author’s opinion? (No more than 10 words) 49．Please explain the underlined word “defensive” in English? (No more than 5 words) 50．Which of the personalities the sleeping positions show do you prefer and why? (The reason should be answered within 30 words) 【答案】46．Sleeping positions and personalities. 47．Secretive, easily upset, stubborn, not really ambitious. Living for today not for tomorrow/Enjoying having a good time. 48．Open person. 49．Hiding fault/Showing anxiety to avoid criticism (attacking)/On guard. 50．I like the personality that the last paragraph tells about. The reason is that whoever wants to succeed in his work must have confidence first and be careful enough and once he fails, he will never get depressed. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了不同的睡姿如何反映一个人隐藏的性格特征，并描述了四种常见的睡姿及其相关特征。 46．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control your behaviour, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. (你在清醒时不会展现真实的自我，因为可以控制行为；但入睡后，睡姿会暴露真实的你)”可知，文章解释了不同的睡姿如何反映一个人隐藏的性格特征，描述了四种常见的睡姿及其相关特征，因此，标题应为“睡姿与性格”。故答案为：Sleeping positions and personalities. 47．细节理解题。根据第三段中“If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn, but you aren’t very ambitious. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time. (如果你习惯趴着睡，说明你是个相当内向的人。你总是思虑过多，容易心烦意乱。性格固执但缺乏野心，更注重及时行乐而非长远规划，这意味着你是个享受当下的人)”可知，习惯趴着睡的人往往性格内向、容易意乱、固执但缺乏野心，注重及时行乐，活在当下，不为明天忧虑。故答案为：Secretive, easily upset, stubborn, not really ambitious. Living for today not for tomorrow/Enjoying having a good time. 48．细节理解题。根据第二段中“If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. (如果你习惯仰卧入睡，说明你是个性格开朗的人。通常容易信任他人，也容易受到时尚潮流或新观念的影响)”可知，在作者看来，开朗的人容易受到时尚潮流或新观念的影响。故答案为：Open person. 49．词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“You have a low opinion of yourself (你对自己评价很低)”可推知，不自信的人往往会进行自我防卫，使自己不受批评，不暴露自己的短处从而让自我不受威胁，画线词意思应该是“掩饰错误/表现焦虑以避免批评（攻击）/警惕”。故答案为：Hiding fault/Showing anxiety to avoid criticism (attacking)/On guard. 50．开放性试题。本题答案可以是多样的，但观点应尽可能是积极的。例如，根据最后一段“If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people. (如果你习惯侧卧入睡，通常说明你性格稳重。你清楚自己的优缺点，为人处事通常很谨慎。虽然偶尔会感到焦虑，但很少陷入消沉。即使可能惹人不快，你也总是直言不讳)”可知，“我”喜欢此处描述的性格，原因是无论谁想在工作中取得成功，首先必须有信心，足够小心，一旦失败，他永远不会沮丧。故答案可为：I like the personality that the last paragraph tells about. The reason is that whoever wants to succeed in his work must have confidence first and be careful enough and once he fails, he will never get depressed. Passage 7 （24-25高二下·天津滨海新·期中）阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 A poor little boy was at a loss (不知所措的) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry, so she brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much should I pay you?” “You needn’t pay anything,” she replied. “My mother has taught me never to accept paying for kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, because of the young woman’s kindness and help, his faith (信心) in humanity (人性) had increased . Years later, the young woman became gravely ill. The local doctors were puzzled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists (专家) could be called in to study her rare disease (罕见的疾病). Dr.Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the consultation (咨询会) When he heard the name of the town she came from, he immediately rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill (账单) to him for approval (批准). He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off.Finally, she looked and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words ... “Paid in full with a glass of milk.” At this moment, she at once realized the medical expense was actually paid by the doctor himself. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you. Love has spread through human hearts and hands.” 51．What did the little boy pay for the milk? (no more than 5 words) 52．Why did the little boy believe more in humanity? (no more than 10 words) 53．What does the underlined word“gravely” mean in the third paragraph? (1 word) 54．Who paid the medical expense actually? (no more than 12 words) 55．What can you learn from the passage? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】51．He paid nothing. 52．Because of the young woman’s kindness and help. 53．Seriously. 54．Dr. Howard Kelly paid the medical expense. 55．Kindness brings rewards; love spreads through hearts and hands. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个贫穷小男孩得到一位年轻女子的一杯牛奶帮助，多年后成为医生的男孩回报女子恩情的故事，体现了善良与爱的传递。 51．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“You needn’t pay anything,” she replied.(“你不需要支付任何费用，”她回答道。)可知，小男孩没有为牛奶付钱。故答案为He paid nothing. 52．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“As Howard Kelly left that house, because of the young woman’s kindness and help, his faith in humanity had increased. (当霍华德・凯利离开那所房子时，由于这位年轻女子的善良和帮助，他对人性的信心增强了。)”可知，小男孩因女子的善良和帮助而更相信人性。故答案为Because of the young woman’s kindness and help. 53．考查词句猜测。根据第三段中的“The local doctors were puzzled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists could be called in to study her rare disease.(当地医生感到困惑，最终将她送往大城市，邀请专家研究她的罕见疾病。)”可知，医生看到他的并感到困惑病送往大城市，由此可推断，此处指的是她的病情严重，所以划线单词的意思与“严重地”意义相近。故答案为Seriously. 54．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“At this moment, she at once realized the medical expense was actually paid by the doctor himself. (此时，她立刻意识到医疗费实际上是医生自己支付的。)”结合前文可知，“医生”即霍华德・凯利，由此可知，是霍华德・凯利医生支付的医药费。故答案为Dr. Howard Kelly paid the medical expense. 55．开放性题目。全文通过“一杯牛奶”的善举与回报，体现了善良会带来回报、爱通过心灵和双手传递的主题。故答案为Kindness brings rewards; love spreads through hearts and hands.(开放性试题，答案合理即可)。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读表达 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津北辰·期中）阅读表达 There are certain places on the planet where you can feel a connection with a loved one. That’s the way my mother and I felt about Little Italy in New York City. The very streets brought us back to our roots that were planted before either of us was born. It’s the spot where, on a hot July night in 1906,my grandfather Tony was born to immigrant (移民) parents. “I was born on the corner of Mott Street,” he often said. Last year, he passed away. My mother was heartbroken. I tried my best to console her. I often accompanied her and took her out for dinner. One Sunday, I invited her to our favorite restaurant. I found a parking space on Mott Street. We only had to walk down the street to reach the restaurant which was around the corner. After walking for several minutes, we found the weather broke. The wind from the storm whipped (抽打)our faces. The storm came. There was no time to return to our car. “Come on,” my mother said. And she grabbed my arm and pulled me into an old tenement(公寓大楼) house, which was, surprisingly, unlocked. When we entered the living room, something struck my mother and she said, “Do you think this could be the building where Grandpa lived?” She took out a pen and wrote down the number. When we went back home, my mother took out an old box. She handed me a piece of paper which turned out to be my grandfather’s birth certificate. It was the same building. With tears in her eyes, she said, “Grandpa didn’t leave us and he looked out for us.” Was it a miracle or a coincidence? I didn’t have a definite answer but I would rather believe it was a miracle. When Grandpa Tony was alive, he always did his best to protect us. Though he passed away, his spirit was still with us and performed the same duty. I believe that he is our guardian angel and his love will be always surrounding us. 1．Why did the author have a special connection with Little Italy in New York City? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean? (1 word) 3．Why did the author and her mother enter the old tenement house? (no more than 8 words). 4．What did the author and her mother realize after they went home? (no more than 10words) 5．Do you have your own guardian angel? And who is he or she? Please explain. (no more than 25words) Passage 2 （23-24高二下·天津·期中）When Tsinghua University’s new freshmen arrived on campus last August, the first question they were faced with at the registration desk was “Did you come alone or with your parents?” According to statistics, we know that more than half of the 539 students came alone. In a letter to freshmen this year, Chen Jining, the president of Tsinghua University, encouraged them to “start this new adventure by standing on your own two feet.” To help freshmen grow up, some universities have thought of new methods. At Tsinghua, for example, freshmen need to register and find their dormitory by themselves. The process requires two to three hours, during which volunteers take parents on a tour of the campus. At Zhejiang University, a banner (横幅) hanging in the information center says “Parents let go please; let us guide your children.” Lu Guodong, dean (系主任) of undergraduate studies at Zhejiang University, coined the slogan. “The slogan is for parents. Often parents like to do things or make decisions for their children. In their eyes children never grow up,” said Lu. A girl arrived at the railway station with her luggage and looked around for her university’s welcome team. She was Jin Hongting, 19, from Hebei province and would study industry business administration at Beijing Union University. When asked why she came alone, Jin said: “There’s no need to bother my parents to come with me. It only takes four hours from my hometown to Beijing.” Sometimes, however, the distance between university and home is so great that many parents are too worried to let their children travel alone. To reassure (使放心) parents, Renmin University of China introduced a new method. It asked senior students to go back to their hometown and accompany freshmen back to the campus. This helps freshmen get used to living independently. 6．What will parents do when students register and find their dormitory by themselves at Tsinghua? (no more than 10 words) 7．What does the underlined “coined” mean in Para.2? (1 word) 8．Why do parents always do things for their children according to Lu Guodong? (no more than 8 words) 9．To reassure parents, what method did Renmin University of China introduce? (no more than 13 words) 10．Will you go to college alone after you graduate from high school? Why? (no more than 20 words) Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Jenifer, who is 10 years old, has been training in the athletic centre since 2014. She enjoys taking part in the 800 meters, 1,500 meters and cross-country racing events. Early in 2016, Jenifer competed in the state championships in all of these three events and qualified for the national competitions. Jennifer is enthusiastic about her experience in the national competitions. She said that the most exciting thing for her was meeting other athletes from around Australia, including a new friend named Jessica. According to Jennifer, when she participated at state level, the bar was raised. “The national competitions are really hard; it’s harder to win,” she says. Project worker Lisa notes that competing has had a positive impact on the young athlete. “Jennifer’ s participation in national competitions has enriched her life educationally, culturally and socially,” she says. Jennifer’s mother is her inspiration. Jennifer is very grateful to her mother for the sacrifices she has made to enable Jennifer to train. In order to motivate her and accompany her to the weekly training session, Jennifer’s mother has to regularly give up work opportunities. Her mother, along with the rest of the family, is doing what they can to raise the funds required for regular travel and registration fees. This is a common struggle for some families pursuing success for their children. Jennifer aspires (渴望) to follow in the footsteps of her father, an accomplished runner and the first person in the family to compete in the Stawell Gift. When she is talking about running, she beams with satisfaction and happiness. When asked what her favorite thing about running is, she wastes no time in saying“winning”. Considering the hard work going on behind the scenes to help Jennifer follow her love of running, the athlete’s simple motto — never give up — is somewhat important. 11．How did Jennifer find her experience in the national competitions?( no more than 5 words) 12．What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 2?( no more than 5 words) 13．How did Jennifer’s mother assist her in running?( no more than 8 words) 14．How would you describe Jennifer in terms of personalities according to the last paragraph?( no more than 8 words) 15．What do you think is the key to success from Jennifer’s story? Pleas explain.( no more than 20 words) Passage 4 （24-25高二下·天津南开·期末）阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 In Sichuan Province, long-time resident French artist Vincent Cazeneuve, is integrating traditional Chinese lacquerware (漆器) skills with techniques taken from Western modern art into his creations. Born in Toulouse, Vincent has been living in southwest China for more than a decade. With the influence of French artists Jean Dunand and Gaston Suisse, his journey to unravel the secrets of Chinese lacquerware and his fascination for lacquer art started. “I studied their artworks and often wondered why they used Chinese lacquer. In those days, lacquer could not be found in France.” said the artist. Native to Asia, lacquer trees are planted and tapped for their liquid. It is almost impossible to find lacquer trees in Europe. So, instead of continually transporting lacquer back to France, Vincent chose to send himself to China. Having explored his connections with lacquer over the years, the artist also learned a range of techniques, which he integrated into his own artworks. To dive deep into the art of lacquerware, Vincent traveled to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (自治州) in Sichuan Province, where lacquer craftsmanship is famous. In fact, he actually met two lacquerware craftsmen, who taught him almost everything they knew. “I used to know about lacquerware of Yi just by looking at it. But I had never seen the Yi people before. I have never heard their language. I've never seen their villages. It’s only when I came here that I felt the power of their culture.” said Vincent. This field trip gave the artist new inspiration for his exhibition. After seeing Vincent’s exhibition, Liu Guanzhong, a professor at the School of Fine Arts of Tsinghua University said, “What he presents is China in his eyes. Vincent has explored a path: the ideas of a modern artist, but rooting the ancient skills in modern life. He finds new soil for an old seed to bloom into a new flower.” 16．What is Vincent devoted to according to the text? (no more than 15 words) 17．What does the underlined word “unravel” in paragraph 2 mean? (1 word) 18．Why did Vincent travel to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture? (no more than 10 words) 19．How did the field trip to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture benefit Vincent? (no more than 15 words) 20．In your opinion, what should artists do to develop art better? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words) Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津河西·期中）阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。 During the years working in Peacekeeping Force, I was sent abroad. As a senior analyst, my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long. Like all the old soldiers, we looked forward to receiving mails from home. We soldiers received many “To any service member” mails, which were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home, as an expression of support. I never took any of those letters, since I wrote to my wife on a daily basis, as well as occasionally writing notes to my daughter Jenny’ s classroom, and I didn’t feel I had time to write to anyone else. After five or six months of hearing from the mail — announcing the availability of “To any service member” mail, I decided to take a few of the letters. Because I planned, as time permitted, to drop them a line telling them “Thanks” for their support. I picked up three letters, and placed them in my cargo pocket and went back to work. Over the next week or so, I started responding to the letters. When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home. I had missed spending important festivals with my family. Homesickness seized me. I opened the card and started to read the letter attached, which was a short one. About the third or fourth sentence down, it read, “My daddy is a soldier over there, if you see him tell him hi and I love and miss him.” This statement really touched me and made me miss my family even more. Looking down to the name of the sender, I sat in silence as tears filled my eyes. 21．Who will usually write “To any service member” mails to the author? (No more than 8 words) 22．Why did the author decide to answer some “To any service member” mails later? (No more than 10 words) 23．What set the author missing his own family? (No more than 5 words) 24．How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4? (No more than 6 words) 25．Do you think we should maintain peace in the world and why? Please explain in your own words. (No more than 20 words) Passage 2 （24-25高二下·天津南开·期中）阅读表达 When Brantley Harrison and her family rescued a tiny injured squirrel back, then released her back into the wild, they didn’t expect to ever see her again. Nine years later, however, little Bella, as they named it, still comes to visit them almost every day - as long as snacks are provided, of course. As a baby, the terrible attack made by an owl (猫头鹰) left Bella near death, she was carefully taken in by the Greenville County, South Carolina family, and raised by them alongside three other squirrels named Larry, Curly, and Moe. Bella stayed with the Harrisons until she had healed successfully thanks to a regular diet of fruit, nuts, and baby food, and was ready to jump on the trees in the forest. The sweet squirrel never goes too far from her adopted home, though, and stops by to say hello whenever she can, no matter how much time has passed. “Bella sits right at the front door waiting for someone to notice she has come by for a visit.If no one notices her, she will jump over to the dining room window to wait for someone to see her,” Brantley told The Dodo. The little lady just isn’t ready to part with the family that succored her life. Whenever she stops by, she asks for nothing more than a handful of nuts. What is the most amazing part? A few years after Bella’s original stay at the Harrison house, she found her way back to them with an injured foot-and a belly full of babies-spending another few months of recovering. “It was truly amazing to watch the baby I raised raise her own babies,” Brantley said. Bella now even has her own Instagram page, where her human family documents her adventures, with almost 4,000 followers! 26．What happened to Bella after it was injured by an owl? (No more than 10 words) 27．How did the Harrisons take care of little Bella?(No more than 15 words) 28．What does the underlined word in the Paragraph 3 mean?(1 word) 29．What brought Bella back to the Harrisons a few years after its original stay?(No more than10 words) 30．Would you like to develop a special connection with wild animals coming into the city?Please give your reason.(No more than 25 words) Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津和平·期中）Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet (磁铁). Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success. So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them. Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided. But don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll d to build self-confidence will also build success — after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort! 31．What do you think may be the best title for this passage? (no more than 10 words) 32．The underlined word in Paragraph 3 may have the same meaning as?(no more than 5 words) 33．What may happen if you want to get better results? (no more than 10 words) 34．According to Paragraph 6, what will you get in return for your success? (no more than 10 words) 35．How will you keep confident in your school studies? (no more than 30 words) Passage 4 （24-25高二下·天津滨海新·期中）阅读表达 Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 44-year-old photographer Jody MacDonald has always had a strong interest in the desert. “I have always wanted to spend some time in the Sahara,” MacDonald said. “There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey.” MacDonald started her journey in Mauritania’s capital city Nouakchott, and headed inland where she and her team jumped on the world’s longest cargo train (货运列车) for a 435-mile journey on the Mauritania Railway. “The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train,” said MacDonald. MacDonald and her group had to face many challenges on their journey. Except for the dirt and discomfort, the travelers also had to deal with the intense heat, violent winds and even dangerous sandstorms. “I was out taking photographs and within minutes, the wind increased to more than 100 miles an hour,” MacDonald said. “I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on my skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted to give up.” She dealt with the harsh conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. “The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel,” said MacDonald. Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities. 36．What made MacDonald decide to tour the Sahara? (no more than 15 words) 37．How did MacDonald find her journey on the cargo train? (no more than 15 words) 38．Why did MacDonald once decide to give up her journey? (no more than 8 words) 39．What does the underlined word “dictates” in the last paragraph mean? (1 word) 40．How does MacDonald’s story inspire you? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20words) Passage 5 （24-25高二下·天津和平·期中）阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Stress is a condition that arises due to tension and other related factors. Although modem life has brought about many positive changes in our lives, yet there is one thing it has contributed greatly to, and that is mental and physical stress. Many stressful situations arise in our everyday life and in such situations it becomes hard to remain calm. There are various tips and techniques that can help one overcome stress. One of the most advocated stress management techniques is breathing exercises. It can be done at any time of the day and at any place. Irregular, shallow breathing is observed when a person is stressed. So one must concentrate or their breathing pattern and try to take deep and regular breaths. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to alleviate stress. When a person takes deep breaths, an extra amount of oxygen enters the body. This inflow (流入) of oxygen helps in relaxing the muscles, of the body, calming the mind as well as waking up the brain, thereby easing the person’s stress that he is going through. A well-balanced diet is crucial for maintaining healthy and helping to manage stress. A healthy diet involves al the essential nutrition in adequate amounts. Eating a good, healthy and nutritious breakfast is a good way to start your day and keep the energy levels up throughout the day. Eating five small meals instead of three large ones help in keeping a person energized too. The most important of all stress management activities is to manage one’s time well. To do this, planning ahead is very essential. Doing the most important tasks first, followed by the lesser important ones. will help too. By being consistent with one’s work will help in better time management. Besides the above activities, it is very important that a person gets adequate sleep every day to stay energized throughout the day. Besides, one should also take steps to prevent stress. All these can help to reduce stress and yield positive outcomes. 41．What stress management tips are mentioned in the passage? (No more than 10 words) 42．What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 2 mean? (No more than 10 words) 43．What are the benefits of deep breaths? (No more than 15 words) 44．What is a healthy diet? (No more than 15 words) 45．How can you deal with your stress? (No more than 20 words) Passage 6 （24-25高二下·天津·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Everyone has got two personalities — the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control your behaviour, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position. The important position is the one that you go to sleep in. ● If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident. ● If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn, but you aren’t very ambitious. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time. ●If you sleep on curling (蜷缩) up, you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and so you’re often defensive. You’re shy and you don’t normally like meeting people. You prefer to stay alone. ●If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people. 46．What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 10 words) 47．According to the passage, please list 3 to 5 points to describe the personality of a person who sleeps on his stomach. (No more than 20 words) 48．What kind of person is easily influenced by fashion or new ideas, in the author’s opinion? (No more than 10 words) 49．Please explain the underlined word “defensive” in English? (No more than 5 words) 50．Which of the personalities the sleeping positions show do you prefer and why? (The reason should be answered within 30 words) Passage 7 （24-25高二下·天津滨海新·期中）阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 A poor little boy was at a loss (不知所措的) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry, so she brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much should I pay you?” “You needn’t pay anything,” she replied. “My mother has taught me never to accept paying for kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, because of the young woman’s kindness and help, his faith (信心) in humanity (人性) had increased . Years later, the young woman became gravely ill. The local doctors were puzzled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists (专家) could be called in to study her rare disease (罕见的疾病). Dr.Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the consultation (咨询会) When he heard the name of the town she came from, he immediately rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill (账单) to him for approval (批准). He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off.Finally, she looked and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words ... “Paid in full with a glass of milk.” At this moment, she at once realized the medical expense was actually paid by the doctor himself. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you. Love has spread through human hearts and hands.” 51．What did the little boy pay for the milk? (no more than 5 words) 52．Why did the little boy believe more in humanity? (no more than 10 words) 53．What does the underlined word“gravely” mean in the third paragraph? (1 word) 54．Who paid the medical expense actually? (no more than 12 words) 55．What can you learn from the passage? 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