专题02 阅读理解 记叙文（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高二英语下学期

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下四川省绵阳南山中学·期中） The Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu is often called the sage (圣人) of poetry. Unlike Li Bai, this poet wrote in various styles, and his works were often innovative (创新的) in language and subject matter. His poems were also filled with meaning. His innovation was not at all welcome. The readers of his time rarely showed much appreciation of his original and innovative works. The masses in fact hated and scolded them. Like many artists, Du Fu was only recognised for his genius long after his death. Du Fu was born in Luoyang, Henan Province. Although he came from an influential literary family, his early attempts to gain a position in the government by way of the exam system failed repeatedly. He was 43 years old when he finally managed to hold an official position. This was the time when Emperor Xuanzong was attracted to the beautiful Yang Yuhuan and made her his concubine (妃子), which Du Fu severely criticised in his Song of the Beautiful Ladies. As the emperor got distracted from important government affairs, some military leaders were becoming too powerful. Du Fu took office in 755, and in the same year a rebel(叛乱) leader An Lushan led his army into the capital of Tang Dynasty. The emperor fled to the west and left the governing of the state to his son. Du Fu and his family took the road north to escape the rebels. The poet left his family and tried to get to the headquarters of the new emperor, but he was caught and held prisoner by the rebels in Chang’an. After order was restored again, Du Fu got back his position in the capital. However, he did not enjoy the favour of the new emperor and was given a minor provincial post. In 759 he finally left this disgraceful position and spent the rest of his life wandering around the country. 1．What do we know about Li Bai’s poems? A．They were consistent in style. B．They were like the poems of Du Fu. C．They used more complex language. D．They were written in various styles. 2．What can we infer about Du Fu from the third paragraph? A．He didn’t like to be an official. B．He was not loyal to the emperor. C．He became an official in his thirties. D．He cared about government affairs. 3．What happened in the late years of Du Fu’s life? A．He changed his writing style. B．He wandered around the country. C．He was called back by the emperor. D．He enjoyed his minor provincial post. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Du Fu’s political career. B．Du Fu’s poetry and his life. C．The rule of Emperor Xuanzong. D．Du Fu’s contribution to the Tang Dynasty. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省遂宁市射洪市射洪中学校·期中） There is a famous story about how Walt Disney was inspired to build Disneyland. The story goes that during an afternoon visit to Griffith Park located near the Burbank Studios, Walt took a seat while his two young daughters rode the merry-go-round. Walt thought there should be a place where both children and their parents could enjoy spending some time together in an environment that would be both entertaining and pleasing to the eye, so with this thought came the idea for Disneyland. Walt’s original plan was to build an eight-acre park located near the Burbank Studios that would be a place for his employees and their families. Those plans were put on hold because of the start of World War II. By 1952, Walt had created a special department to build the park. Finally in 1953, the first steps in building the park happened when Walt hired the Stanford Research Institute to make a survey to determine the best possible location for the future park. Considering population growth and the future freeway construction, they finally found a location in Anaheim and 160 acres of land were bought for the site of the new park. The building of the park was very expensive and to create funding for the project Walt developed the idea of the “Walt Disney’s Disneyland” television show. It turned out to be a marvelous idea — not only gaining the money to build the park but also presenting the park to the American public. Construction officially began on July 21, 1954, and it was an ambitious (野心勃勃的) building schedule of less than one year to complete the new park for the projected opening day. Walt watched over the park’s construction and progress continued with just a few minor hold-ups. Finally, the park was ready for the Opening Day on July 17, 1955. 1．What inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland? A．The special design of Griffith Park. B．A trip to a park with his daughters. C．Requests from his family and employees. D．The idea to build a park for his daughters. 2．What is mainly considered in choosing the location of Disneyland? A．Walt Disney’s personal preference. B．The natural environment. C．The advice of the public. D．Local traffic. 3．What does the underlined word “marvelous” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Funny. B．Wild. C．Wonderful. D．Imaginative. 4．What can we learn about the construction process? A．It was smooth generally. B．It was affected by World War II. C．It was completed later than expected. D．It was influenced by a shortage of money. 主题02：人与社会——文学艺术与体育 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟·期中） After celebrating his 40th birthday on Nov 5, renowned Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge embarked on his fifth trip to China. Kipchoge was raised on a farm. As a child, he would often ride his bicycle to sell milk and run to and from school each day. In 2002, he began focusing on running, initially specializing in the 5,000 meters, a discipline he pursued for 11 years. In 2013, Kipchoge transitioned to marathon running, starting another 11-year journey that would redefine the sport. From his debut marathon in 2013 to breaking the world record twice and winning two Olympic gold medals, Kipchoge has not only achieved extraordinary personal milestones but also inspired a global community of runners. Looking back on his career, Kipchoge attributes his journey to a deep love for running and a desire to showcase his talent on the world stage. For years, he has stuck to a strict daily routine. His day begins at 5 am when he rises for a morning run. Afterward, he returns home for a tea break, followed by some light exercises before lunch. In the afternoon, he heads out for another run, then spends the rest of the day focusing on recovery and relaxation before preparing for bed. Besides his passion for the sport, Kipchoge’s remarkable career comes from his inner drive to push the limits of human endurance. In 2019, he became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, proving his motto (座右铭) that “no human is limited”. “It is not just about running to win or breaking records. It’s about the satisfaction you feel after finishing a marathon-knowing that you can run anything, that you can accomplish (实现) anything in this world,” Kipchoge told China Daily. 1．What can we learn about Eliud Kipchoge’s early life? A．He was brought up on a farm. B．He specialized in the 5,000 meters at 11. C．He was forced to run to school as a child. D．He started running marathons by accident. 2．What may Kipchoge agree with according to the text? A．Winning is the most important. B．Passion contributes greatly to success. C．Talented people can achieve success effortlessly. D．Satisfaction makes people overestimate their abilities. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．His motto. B．His daily routine. C．Running a marathon. D．His remarkable career. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Kipchoge? A．Helpful and generous. B．Loving and ambitious. C．Talented and warmhearted. D．Persistent and highly-motivated. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省巴中市·期中） Every four years, the Winter Olympics surprise us with many new incredible athletes. Here’s a look at the biggest stars from the Beijing Games. Eileen Gu, China, freestyle skiing Gu, 18, was undoubtedly one of the biggest stars throughout the Olympics. One of just two athletes to compete in all three freestyle skiing events, Gu brought home a gold in big air and halfpipe and a silver in slopestyle. That made her the first freeski athlete to win three medals in a single Games. She also became the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing and was the first woman to land a left-turn 1620. Nils van der Poel, Sweden, speed skating The 25-year-old Swede set two Olympic records and one world record. Van der Poel won the men’s 5, 000m and 10, 000m speed skating events, and then subsequently （随后）published a 62-page guide on how to win the events. Van der Poel nearly quit speed skating after a disappointing 2018 Olympics. He joined the Swedish army for a basic ranger course before returning to the ice in 2019. Now, he's a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Chloe Kim, USA, snowboarding The 21-year-old Californian won her second straight Olympic gold in the women's halfpipe, becoming the first woman to win the event in back-to-back Games. “I worked so hard for four years to get back here and do this again, ” Kim said after the event. The American star is now a two-time gold medalist, and at her age, she could continue for years to come if she wants to. Nathan Chen, USA, figure skating Chen helped the US win bronze in the team event in 2018 before an even better run in Beijing. Team USA claimed silver in the team event, and the 22-yearold Chen won gold in the men’s singles competition. That gold medal came after winning singles gold in three straight World Championships（2018, 2019, 2021）. 1．Who is the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing? A．Chloe Kim. B．Nils van der Poel. C．Eileen Gu. D．Nathan Chen. 2．What do we know about Nils van der Poel? A．He is an American. B．He shared his ways to win in sports. C．He never left ice sports. D．He did well in 2018 Olympics. 3．When did Chloe Kim win the first Olympic gold? A．At the age of 17. B．At the age of 20. C．At the age of 21. D．At the age of 25. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·四川省泸州市泸县泸县县联考·期中） I was never addicted to skydiving, like many jumpers are, but I definitely enjoyed it. I made my first skydive when I was barely 19 years old. I had been selected to attend the US Air Force Academy’s Freefall school. I was one of a select few who got to attend the course. It wasn’t intended to make us operational paratroopers (作战伞兵), but more so to teach us about accomplishing missions in high-stress situations. And it did exactly that, as we found this training program was the only one in the country that allowed jumpers to perform freefall skydives and pull their own ripcords (开伞索) without a trained instructor jumping alongside them. When I returned to Columbus, Ohio for my second year of college, I wore my basic parachutist badge on purpose because at that time, few students could get it. I looked up the Ohio State Skydiving Club. About a month later, I made my first private skydive and the rest was history. I jumped more and more, only paying for the jumps and necessary training when I had the funds to do it. Eventually, I made 10 skydives, and then it was 20, and I found that I was making jumps at different drop zones. I even bought my own parachute system. I kept jumping on various weekends during my senior year. The last jump I made, however, was in the fall of 2006. I was told that I had a disease which prevented me from skydiving. My skydiving career ended with 55 jumps, with more than 40 minutes of freefall time. I met great people along the way and did some pretty crazy jumps. I’ll never forget meeting Adam Abelow, head of the skydiving club, who gave me a ride to get my first civilian jump, and Jen White, who coached me on many of my jumps. I’ll never forget getting my license and the time my grandparents came to watch me jump. 1．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 1 refer to? A．Training some jumpers for the US Air Force. B．Selecting brave teenagers to attend the course. C．Making trainees excellent operational paratroopers. D．Educating participants to achieve goals under pressure. 2．Why did the author wear his basic parachutist badge after he returned to college? A．It was what he usually did during the course. B．He intended to show off his achievement. C．It was a must for skydiving club members. D．He wanted to inspire other students. 3．What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A．To show his regret. B．To sum up his honors. C．To introduce a new topic D．To express his thankfulness. 4．Which word can best describe the author? A．Intelligent. B．Organized. C．Adventurous. D．Cautious. 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下 四川省绵阳市涪城区绵阳南山中学实验学校·期中） Very few of us become fluent in another language by studying it in high school. I went to university and then moved across the country, pursued a demanding career, married and raised children. I made an effort to maintain the little bit of French that I learned in school, but eventually realized that this was pointless. I was well aware that new languages were best learned at a young age, and that our abilities in that regard declined with age. However, just before my 50th birthday, I signed up for French classes. After I was tested to see which group I belonged to, I was placed at almost the introductory level. When I looked around at my first Saturday morning class, I was struck by how many of the students were learning French as a third, fourth, or even fifth language. Contrary to my assumption that learning a new language was extremely difficult, there were people who learned new languages as a matter of course. I found that it was really true that certain linguistic abilities faded with age. While I’d always thought of myself as a quick learner, that was no longer the case. I absorbed new vocabulary very slowly. What I learned one week seemed to slip away as soon as I learned the next skill. I looked up the same words and language structures over and over again. Now, after a couple of years, I can listen to the news in French and catch 90 percent of it on the first try, read a novel if the language is not too difficult, and hold up my end of a conversation if it doesn’t go too fast. Who knows what I might still accomplish? I’ve learned so much beyond grammar and vocabulary. I’ve met people from around the world and all walks of life who have the courage to make fools of themselves in order to learn something new. Listening to the news as it is presented to the people of France, I have a renewed understanding of how something can look completely different from another perspective. I’ve learned that a language is not just a set of words, but a way of thinking. But most of all, I’ve learned that it is really never too late to learn something new. 1．What did the author notice about her classmates in the first French class? A．Most of them were young language learners. B．They came from diverse cultural backgrounds. C．They were learning French as an additional language. D．They had already well mastered multiple languages. 2．What was the biggest challenge for the author when learning French? A．She often confused French with English. B．Her slower learning ability than before. C．She found the language structures puzzling. D．She couldn’t have conversations in French. 3．What can we know about the author after her studying French for a few years? A．She became a fluent French speaker. B．She could teach others French vocabulary. C．She became aware of a different cultural perspective. D．She considered listening to news effective for learning. 4．What’s the main idea of the article? A．Age isn’t a barrier to learning. B．Language skills decline with age. C．Consistent practice leads to success. D．Connecting with diverse people matters. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都冠城实验学校·期中） During our four days in Sydney, the first thing on my wish list was to record the symbols of this city, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, at sunset (日落). Thankfully, my family was very patient with me, as we watched the sunset over and over again while I recorded the exciting moments on my camera. We first arrived at the Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, which has been called one of the most beautiful places to go shopping. From the QVB we walked down to the Circular Quay, our first look at the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Then the next day, we went to the Taronga Zoo, located across the harbour (港口) from the Circular Quay. There are many Australian animals as well as lions, tigers, and Asian elephants. The best part of the zoo is the ferry (渡船) ride to get there and the view along the way. For one of the best sunset views, we paid a visit to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, a famous viewpoint of the Sydney Harbour. I felt like a true photographer, making my very patient and understanding family wait in the cold for almost two hours while I filled my memory card with photos of the wonderful sunset. Our time had to come to an end. We spent our last night at the Sydney Opera House café, playing cards, drinking wine, and watching the sunset. If you would like to know where not to stay in Sydney, then do not go to the Central Railway Hotel. This hotel, one of the few that were cheap enough to fit into our budget, was loud, dirty, and crowded. We were always checking the windows, since so much noise was coming in from the streets. The only good thing was its location, being a five-minute walk from Central Station, a hub (中心) of Sydney. 1．What did the author want to do most in Sydney? A．Go shopping with his family. B．Visit the Sydney Opera House. C．Watch unique animals in Australia. D．Photograph famous structures at sunset. 2．What did the author think of his trip to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair? A．It was record-breaking. B．It was a waste of time. C．It was worthwhile. D．It was very painful. 3．What made the author choose the Central Railway Hotel to stay? A．Its good location. B．Its quietness. C．Its low price. D．Its cleanness. 4．Which was the author’s travel route in Sydney? A．The QVB → the Sydney Opera House → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. B．The QVB → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair → the Sydney Opera House. C．The Harbour Bridge → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair → the QVB． D．The Circular Quay → the QVB → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市锦江区嘉祥外国语学校期中） My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground. As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow corn, and our favorite-red tomatoes. As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of the magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. However, as Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he had cancer, he still took care of his garden. But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of colorful vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed (除草) them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes. A few years later, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone’s garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Last year, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up an amount of soil, something caught the corner of my eye and I had to smile. It was my eight-year-old son Jerry, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil. 1．Why did the author like the garden when he was a child? A．The garden was freshly tilled by the worker. B．He loved what his mother grew in the garden. C．The garden was planted with colorful flowers. D．He enjoyed being in the garden with his father. 2．What did the author’s father do when all the kids started their own families? A．Stopping his gardening. B．Focusing on planting tomatoes. C．Turning to other hobbies. D．Spending more time on gardening. 3．What can be learned about the garden when the author’s father was dying? A．It was almost deserted. B．It brought the author a great harvest. C．It was redecorated by the author. D．It was turned over to the author’s son. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Lessons from Gardening B．The Magic of Freshly Tilled Soil C．Gardening through Generations D．A Teenager’s Love for Gardening 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省眉山市东坡区·期中） There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family. This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him. King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom had to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha. In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel Carrie, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions. 1．What is mainly talked about about Stephen King in the first two paragraphs? A．His achievements in writing. B．His unfortunate childhood. C．His difficulty in supporting the family. D．His mother’s bitter experiences. 2．What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word? A．He was knocked down by a passing train. B．He was badly criticized by a close friend. C．He was depressed by the constant moves. D．He was heart-struck by a terrible accident. 3．What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Discouraged. B．Relaxed. C．Embarrassed. D．Inspired. 4．Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter? A．The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B．The family could not find a proper babysitter. C．The children could actually entertain themselves. D．The children didn’t like to be cared for by others. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都外国语学校·期中） Wang Yongxian, who was born in 1950 in Taiyuan, the capital of north China’s Shanxi Province, is a Chinese expert in the restoration of ancient Chinese buildings. Since 1972, Wang has restored over 100 precious ancient buildings. At the age of 22, Wang joined the cultural relics working committee of Shanxi Province working on surveys, mapping, and restoration of ancient buildings. For years, he roamed the wilderness, devoting himself to the preservation of temples and pagodas (佛塔). At that time, many valuable historical buildings had suffered severe damage from natural elements, leaving them ruined and on the edge of collapse. Wang saw himself as a “firefighter” on the front lines, racing against time to rescue these structures. In his early 20s, Wang once dreamed of a more attractive city life and even considered changing jobs. But witnessing the devotion and sacrifice of senior experts changed his mind. One day, while accompanying Chinese architectural historian Luo Zhewen to inspect the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian county, Wang watched as Luo — despite being in his sixties — climbed shaky beams (横梁) inside the tower without any safety railing. This commitment deeply moved him. “I must pass the mission of protecting ancient buildings to younger generations, turning our pioneers’ spirit into action,” Wang said. Thanks to the painstaking efforts of Wang and his colleagues over the decades, an increasing number of ancient buildings across Shanxi, such as Foguang Temple, Chongfu Temple, Guandi Temple, Jinci Temple’s Shengmu Hall, and Xuankong Temple, have been revitalized and opened to the public. After retiring from his job, Wang’s love for ancient architecture has not diminished a bit. He immersed himself in research, learned woodworking techniques, created models of Dougong, and published many monographs and papers. “I have had an inseparable bond with ancient buildings throughout my life. I feel deeply pleased to contribute a little to the conservation of ancient architectural culture,” Wang said. 1．Which of the following best describes Wang according to the first two paragraphs? A．A highly skilled craftsman. B．A knowledgeable architect. C．A dedicated preservationist. D．A widely influential historian. 2．What does paragraph 3 indicate about the ancient building restoration? A．It is a slow and complex process. B．It has significant cultural impacts. C．It needs great efforts and funding. D．It is extremely important and urgent. 3．How did Luo’ s deed influence Wang? A．It pushed him to change his major. B．It started his love for ancient buildings. C．It inspired him to stick to his work. D．It fueled his desire to become an architect. 4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Challenges of Restoring Ancient Architecture B．Lifelong Dedication to Restoring Ancient Buildings C．The Path to Becoming an Architectural Preservationist D．The Role of Senior Experts in Cultural Heritage Preservation 主题02：人与社会——文学艺术与体育 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市石室中学·期中） Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the· Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country. Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach. 1．Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To compare him with other champions. B．To highlight his skills and achievements. C．To explain how a slam dunk is performed. D．To demonstrate a specific moment in a game. 2．What made Charlie avoid his peers? A．An infectious skin disease. B．His being made fun of. C．An error in the immune system. D．His average ability to play basketball. 3．Which of the following best describes Charlie? A．Humble and responsible. B．Strong-willed and helpful. C．Innovative and generous. D．Good-natured and tolerant. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Fortune favors the prepared. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省射洪中学校·期中） With the most attractive view along the road, it is a popular route for cyclists: the road from Land’s End in England to John O’ Groats in Scotland, about 874 miles long. It covers almost the full length of Great Britain. The 12-year-old boy named Laurence Chandler became the youngest cyclist to finish the route. Chandler took 20 days to finish the challenge. Each day, he cycled between 40 to 60 miles. He spent six hours on his mountain bike daily. Chandler had to push through rainy and windy days. Cycling uphill was also hard. “It was much harder than I thought. I wasn’t expecting so many hills and how busy the roads were,” Chandler said. “But if you put your mind to anything, then no matter how big, you can do it.” Chandler first thought of trying the route when he read an article about it two years ago. Later, as his father’s 50th birthday came around, he decided to go for it. He was already used to cycling around his village and to school before starting his journey. During his ride, Chandler raised 600 pounds for Smile Train, a children’s organization that pays for treatment for children in developing countries who have deft lips (兔唇). 1．What do we know about Laurence Chandler? A．He is a green hand in cycling. B．He is fond of jogging. C．He cycled through England. D．He is a cycling lover. 2．What is suggested from Paragraph 2? A．Few people chose to cycle the route. B．Chandler was challenged by the trip. C．The journey was really disappointing. D．Chandler rode the same distance every day. 3．What helped Chandler decide to try the route? A．His father’s birthday. B．The voluntary work. C．A related article. D．The disabled children. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．A teenager finishing a great trip B．A popular cycling route in the UK C．A road leading England to Scotland D．A children’s organization for cyclists 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省阆中中学校·期中） On plenty of drives with my mom through my childhood, she would suddenly pull over the car to examine a flower by the side of the road or rescue a beetle from tragedy while I, in my late teens and early twenties, sat impatiently in the car. Though Mother’s Day follows Earth Day, for me, they have always been related to each other. My mom has been “green” since she became concerned about the environment. Part of this habit was born of thrift (节俭). Like her mother and her grandmother before her, mom saves glass jars, empty cheese containers and reuses her plastic bags. Mom creates a kind of harmonious relationship with wildlife in her yard. She knows to pick the apples on her trees a little early to avoid the bears and that if she leaves the bird feeders out at night, it is likely that they will be knocked down by a family of raccoons (浣熊). Spiders that make their way into the house and are caught in juice glasses will be set loose in the garden. I try to teach my children that looking out for the environment starts with being aware of the environment. On busy streets, we look for dandelions(蒲公英) to fly in the wind; we say hello to neighborhood cats and pick up plastic cups and paper bags. This teaching comes easily, I realize, because I was taught so well by example. Mom didn’t need to lecture; she didn’t need to beat a drum to change the world. She simply slowed down enough to enjoy living in it and with that joy came mercy and an instinct(直觉) for protection. I am slowing down and it isn’t because of the weight of my nearly forty years on the planet, it is out of my concern for the planet itself. I’ve begun to save glass jars and reuse packing envelopes. I pause in my daily tasks to watch the squirrels race each other in the trees above my house. Last summer, in the company of my son and daughter, I planted tomatoes in my yard. With the heat of August around me, I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with sweetness. I immediately wanted to share with my mom. 1．Why does the author say Earth Day is connected with Mother’s Day? A．Because Mother’s Day falls shortly after Earth Day. B．To show that all the older women in her family are environmentalists. C．To show how much her mother cares about the environment. D．Because her mother shows her how to be friendly to nature on Mother’s Day. 2．Which of the following is NOT related to Mom’s “green life”? A．Rescuing a beetle from a certain tragedy. B．Saving glass jars or empty cheese containers C．Setting a caught spider free in the garden D．Picking dandelions on busy streets 3．What can be learned from the last paragraph? A．Tomatoes are the author’s favorite fruit. B．It is her mother who taught the author to plant tomatoes. C．Planting tomatoes is a way of protecting environment. D．The author really appreciates her mother’s teaching. 4．The writer’s attitude towards her mom’s behavior changed in the order of ______. A．understanding — negative— supporting B．supporting — doubtful — negative C．negative — understanding — supporting D．doubtful— negative— supporting Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市·期中） As an art graduate, I have always considered myself an artist. However, my journey as a jewelry maker began with an earring-making experience during the pandemic (疫情) when businesses were shutting down. I struggled with large amounts of time, unemployed and unmotivated. I didn’t know what to do until my friends suggested we make something “cute” from clay (粘土). He was in a rut as well and was looking for an opportunity to get refreshed. While searching online, I was attracted by the photos of beautiful earrings. Thinking about my own possible designs, for the first time in so long, brought me excitement. I began making my first pair once the materials arrived. I rolled, baked, and connected the clay pieces again and again, trying to make the combination perfect. It took me almost six hours to complete, leaving me with cuts all over my hands due to the repeated use of tools. While the earrings were still not perfect, I felt proud and eager to do better. Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists. Thanks to their help, I built upon my skills and found myself improving. Later on, I began receiving messages from interested buyers, which encouraged me much. Surprisingly, my creations were bought and worn by more and more people, shipped across the country, and carried in luggage as gifts or souvenirs. Now I am lucky enough to have a full-time job where I have less time to create. But I’ll never give it up since it is creating jewelry that reminds me of my passion as an artist. 1．What does the underlined phrase “in a rut” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Stuck in self-criticism. B．Leading a dull life. C．Tired from a busy schedule. D．Struggling for fame. 2．Which best describes the author’s earring-making experience in Paragraph 3? A．Painful. B．Perfect. C．Rewarding. D．Disappointing. 3．What helped the author improve her jewelry-making skills? A．Recognition from buyers. B．Lessons from the past. C．Encouragement from friends. D．Help from other artists. 4．What’s the main idea of this text? A．Clay art won me great fame. B．Making jewelry helped me out. C．Making jewelry built my character. D．Clay art fueled my passion for business. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下四川省绵阳南山中学·期中） The Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu is often called the sage (圣人) of poetry. Unlike Li Bai, this poet wrote in various styles, and his works were often innovative (创新的) in language and subject matter. His poems were also filled with meaning. His innovation was not at all welcome. The readers of his time rarely showed much appreciation of his original and innovative works. The masses in fact hated and scolded them. Like many artists, Du Fu was only recognised for his genius long after his death. Du Fu was born in Luoyang, Henan Province. Although he came from an influential literary family, his early attempts to gain a position in the government by way of the exam system failed repeatedly. He was 43 years old when he finally managed to hold an official position. This was the time when Emperor Xuanzong was attracted to the beautiful Yang Yuhuan and made her his concubine (妃子), which Du Fu severely criticised in his Song of the Beautiful Ladies. As the emperor got distracted from important government affairs, some military leaders were becoming too powerful. Du Fu took office in 755, and in the same year a rebel(叛乱) leader An Lushan led his army into the capital of Tang Dynasty. The emperor fled to the west and left the governing of the state to his son. Du Fu and his family took the road north to escape the rebels. The poet left his family and tried to get to the headquarters of the new emperor, but he was caught and held prisoner by the rebels in Chang’an. After order was restored again, Du Fu got back his position in the capital. However, he did not enjoy the favour of the new emperor and was given a minor provincial post. In 759 he finally left this disgraceful position and spent the rest of his life wandering around the country. 1．What do we know about Li Bai’s poems? A．They were consistent in style. B．They were like the poems of Du Fu. C．They used more complex language. D．They were written in various styles. 2．What can we infer about Du Fu from the third paragraph? A．He didn’t like to be an official. B．He was not loyal to the emperor. C．He became an official in his thirties. D．He cared about government affairs. 3．What happened in the late years of Du Fu’s life? A．He changed his writing style. B．He wandered around the country. C．He was called back by the emperor. D．He enjoyed his minor provincial post. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Du Fu’s political career. B．Du Fu’s poetry and his life. C．The rule of Emperor Xuanzong. D．Du Fu’s contribution to the Tang Dynasty. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了唐朝诗人杜甫的生平。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Unlike Li Bai, this poet wrote in various styles, and his works were often innovative (创新的) in language and subject matter. His poems were also filled with meaning.(与李白不同，这位诗人以各种风格写作，他的作品在语言和主题上经常是创新的。他的诗也充满了意义。)”可知，李白的诗风格始终如一。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This was the time when Emperor Xuanzong was attracted to the beautiful Yang Yuhuan and made her his concubine (妃子), which Du Fu severely criticised in his Song of the Beautiful Ladies.(这是唐玄宗被美丽的杨玉环所吸引，并册封她为妾的时候，杜甫在他的《丽人行》中严厉批评了这一点。)”可知，对于唐玄宗和杨贵妃的事情，杜甫在诗歌中加以猛烈抨击，说明他关心政务。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In 759 he finally left this disgraceful position and spent the  rest of his life wandering around the country. (759年，他终于离开了这个不光彩的职位，在全国各地度过了余生。)”可知，杜甫晚年周游全国。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，本文前面对杜甫的诗歌略作介绍，后面重点介绍了他的生平，所以文章的主要内容是杜甫的诗与生平。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省遂宁市射洪市射洪中学校·期中） There is a famous story about how Walt Disney was inspired to build Disneyland. The story goes that during an afternoon visit to Griffith Park located near the Burbank Studios, Walt took a seat while his two young daughters rode the merry-go-round. Walt thought there should be a place where both children and their parents could enjoy spending some time together in an environment that would be both entertaining and pleasing to the eye, so with this thought came the idea for Disneyland. Walt’s original plan was to build an eight-acre park located near the Burbank Studios that would be a place for his employees and their families. Those plans were put on hold because of the start of World War II. By 1952, Walt had created a special department to build the park. Finally in 1953, the first steps in building the park happened when Walt hired the Stanford Research Institute to make a survey to determine the best possible location for the future park. Considering population growth and the future freeway construction, they finally found a location in Anaheim and 160 acres of land were bought for the site of the new park. The building of the park was very expensive and to create funding for the project Walt developed the idea of the “Walt Disney’s Disneyland” television show. It turned out to be a marvelous idea — not only gaining the money to build the park but also presenting the park to the American public. Construction officially began on July 21, 1954, and it was an ambitious (野心勃勃的) building schedule of less than one year to complete the new park for the projected opening day. Walt watched over the park’s construction and progress continued with just a few minor hold-ups. Finally, the park was ready for the Opening Day on July 17, 1955. 1．What inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland? A．The special design of Griffith Park. B．A trip to a park with his daughters. C．Requests from his family and employees. D．The idea to build a park for his daughters. 2．What is mainly considered in choosing the location of Disneyland? A．Walt Disney’s personal preference. B．The natural environment. C．The advice of the public. D．Local traffic. 3．What does the underlined word “marvelous” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Funny. B．Wild. C．Wonderful. D．Imaginative. 4．What can we learn about the construction process? A．It was smooth generally. B．It was affected by World War II. C．It was completed later than expected. D．It was influenced by a shortage of money. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是和两个女儿的公园之行让Walt Disney萌生了建立迪斯尼乐园的想法，文章介绍了建立迪斯尼乐园的具体过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“The story goes that during an afternoon visit to Griffith Park located near the Burbank Studios, Walt took a seat while his two young daughters rode the merry-go-round. Walt thought there should be a place where both children and their parents could enjoy spending some time together in an environment that would be both entertaining and pleasing to the eye, so with this thought came the idea for Disneyland.(故事是这样的：有一天下午，Walt去了Burbank Studios附近的Griffith Park，他的两个小女儿在坐旋转木马。Walt认为应该有一个地方，让孩子和他们的父母都能在一个既有趣又赏心悦目的环境中享受共度时光，所以有了这个想法，就有了迪士尼乐园的想法。)”可知，和女儿的公园之行启发了Walt Disney建立迪士尼乐园的想法。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段的“Considering population growth and the future freeway construction, they finally found a location in Anaheim and 160 acres of land were bought for the site of the new park.(考虑到人口增长和未来的高速公路建设，他们最终在Anaheim找到了一个地点，并购买了160英亩的土地作为新公园的所在地。)”可知，Disneyland的选址考虑了当地的交通。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段的“not only gaining the money to build the park but also presenting the park to the American public(不仅获得了建造公园的资金，而且还向美国公众展示了公园)”可知，这是一个很好的主意，划线词marvelous的意思是“极好的”，和C选项wonderful意思相近，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Walt watched over the park’s construction and progress continued with just a few minor hold-ups.(Walt监督着公园的建设，除了几次小停顿外，工程仍在继续。)”可知，建设过程总体顺利。故选A。 主题02：人与社会——文学艺术与体育 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟·期中） After celebrating his 40th birthday on Nov 5, renowned Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge embarked on his fifth trip to China. Kipchoge was raised on a farm. As a child, he would often ride his bicycle to sell milk and run to and from school each day. In 2002, he began focusing on running, initially specializing in the 5,000 meters, a discipline he pursued for 11 years. In 2013, Kipchoge transitioned to marathon running, starting another 11-year journey that would redefine the sport. From his debut marathon in 2013 to breaking the world record twice and winning two Olympic gold medals, Kipchoge has not only achieved extraordinary personal milestones but also inspired a global community of runners. Looking back on his career, Kipchoge attributes his journey to a deep love for running and a desire to showcase his talent on the world stage. For years, he has stuck to a strict daily routine. His day begins at 5 am when he rises for a morning run. Afterward, he returns home for a tea break, followed by some light exercises before lunch. In the afternoon, he heads out for another run, then spends the rest of the day focusing on recovery and relaxation before preparing for bed. Besides his passion for the sport, Kipchoge’s remarkable career comes from his inner drive to push the limits of human endurance. In 2019, he became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, proving his motto (座右铭) that “no human is limited”. “It is not just about running to win or breaking records. It’s about the satisfaction you feel after finishing a marathon-knowing that you can run anything, that you can accomplish (实现) anything in this world,” Kipchoge told China Daily. 1．What can we learn about Eliud Kipchoge’s early life? A．He was brought up on a farm. B．He specialized in the 5,000 meters at 11. C．He was forced to run to school as a child. D．He started running marathons by accident. 2．What may Kipchoge agree with according to the text? A．Winning is the most important. B．Passion contributes greatly to success. C．Talented people can achieve success effortlessly. D．Satisfaction makes people overestimate their abilities. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．His motto. B．His daily routine. C．Running a marathon. D．His remarkable career. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Kipchoge? A．Helpful and generous. B．Loving and ambitious. C．Talented and warmhearted. D．Persistent and highly-motivated. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了著名肯尼亚马拉松运动员Eliud Kipchoge的个人经历、职业生涯以及他对跑步的热爱和追求。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Kipchoge was raised on a farm.(Kipchoge是在农场长大的。)”可知，Eliud Kipchoge是在农场长大的。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Looking back on his career, Kipchoge attributes his journey to a deep love for running and a desire to showcase his talent on the world stage.(回顾他的职业生涯，Kipchoge将他的旅程归功于对跑步的热爱和在世界舞台上展示自己才能的愿望。)”可知， Kipchoge把他的马拉松之旅归功于他对奔跑的热爱和在世界舞台上展现自己天赋的欲望，所以作者必然同意B选项“Passion contributes greatly to success.(激情有助于成功。)”这个观点，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章倒数第二段“In 2019, he became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, proving his motto (座右铭) that “no human is limited”.(2019年，他成为第一个在两小时内跑完马拉松的运动员，证明了他的座右铭‘没有人是有限的’。)”和最后一段“It is not just about running to win or breaking records. It’s about the satisfaction you feel after finishing a marathon(这不仅仅是为了赢得比赛或打破纪录。它是关于你跑完马拉松后的满足感)”可知，It指代前文提到的核心行为——running a marathon(跑马拉松)，故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“For years, he has stuck to a strict daily routine.(多年来，他一直坚持严格的日常作息。)”可知，他是坚持不懈的；根据倒数第二段“Besides his passion for the sport, Kipchoge’s remarkable career comes from his inner drive to push the limits of human endurance.(除了对这项运动的热情，Kipchoge非凡的职业生涯还来自于他不断挑战人类耐力极限的内在动力。)”可知，他有着很高的内驱力，因此persistent和highly-motivated最能描述Kipchoge，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省巴中市·期中） Every four years, the Winter Olympics surprise us with many new incredible athletes. Here’s a look at the biggest stars from the Beijing Games. Eileen Gu, China, freestyle skiing Gu, 18, was undoubtedly one of the biggest stars throughout the Olympics. One of just two athletes to compete in all three freestyle skiing events, Gu brought home a gold in big air and halfpipe and a silver in slopestyle. That made her the first freeski athlete to win three medals in a single Games. She also became the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing and was the first woman to land a left-turn 1620. Nils van der Poel, Sweden, speed skating The 25-year-old Swede set two Olympic records and one world record. Van der Poel won the men’s 5, 000m and 10, 000m speed skating events, and then subsequently （随后）published a 62-page guide on how to win the events. Van der Poel nearly quit speed skating after a disappointing 2018 Olympics. He joined the Swedish army for a basic ranger course before returning to the ice in 2019. Now, he's a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Chloe Kim, USA, snowboarding The 21-year-old Californian won her second straight Olympic gold in the women's halfpipe, becoming the first woman to win the event in back-to-back Games. “I worked so hard for four years to get back here and do this again, ” Kim said after the event. The American star is now a two-time gold medalist, and at her age, she could continue for years to come if she wants to. Nathan Chen, USA, figure skating Chen helped the US win bronze in the team event in 2018 before an even better run in Beijing. Team USA claimed silver in the team event, and the 22-yearold Chen won gold in the men’s singles competition. That gold medal came after winning singles gold in three straight World Championships（2018, 2019, 2021）. 1．Who is the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing? A．Chloe Kim. B．Nils van der Poel. C．Eileen Gu. D．Nathan Chen. 2．What do we know about Nils van der Poel? A．He is an American. B．He shared his ways to win in sports. C．He never left ice sports. D．He did well in 2018 Olympics. 3．When did Chloe Kim win the first Olympic gold? A．At the age of 17. B．At the age of 20. C．At the age of 21. D．At the age of 25. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了冬奥会上闪现出的耀眼明星运动员。 1．细节理解题。根据 Eileen Gu, China, freestyle skiing 部分 “She also became the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing and was the first woman to land a left-turn 1620. ”（她还成为自由式滑雪最年轻的金牌得主，并成为第一个左转弯1620度着陆的女性。）可知, 自由式滑雪最年轻的金牌得主是谷爱凌。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据 Nils van der Poel, Sweden, speed skating 部分“The 25-year-old Swede set two Olympic records and one world record. Van der Poel won the men's 5, 000m and 10, 000m speed skating events, and then subsequently （随后）published a 62-page guide on how to win the events. ”（这位25岁的瑞典人创造了两项奥运会纪录和一项世界纪录。 范德波尔赢得了男子5000米和10000米速滑比赛，随后出版了一本62页的如何赢得比赛的指南。）可知，Nils van der Poel在他出版的指南中分享了如何在赛事中取胜的方法。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据 Chloe Kim, USA, snowboarding 部分“The 21-year-old Californian won her second straight Olympic gold in the women’s halfpipe, becoming the first woman to win the event in back-to-back Games.”（这位21岁的加州选手在女子U型池比赛中赢得了她的第二枚奥运金牌，成为首位连续获得该项目的女子选手。）及下文“I worked so hard for four years to get back here and do this again, ”（我努力训练了四年才回到这里，并且再一次冲击金牌）可推断, Chloe Kim在上一届奥运会中夺得金牌时是17岁。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·四川省泸州市泸县泸县县联考·期中） I was never addicted to skydiving, like many jumpers are, but I definitely enjoyed it. I made my first skydive when I was barely 19 years old. I had been selected to attend the US Air Force Academy’s Freefall school. I was one of a select few who got to attend the course. It wasn’t intended to make us operational paratroopers (作战伞兵), but more so to teach us about accomplishing missions in high-stress situations. And it did exactly that, as we found this training program was the only one in the country that allowed jumpers to perform freefall skydives and pull their own ripcords (开伞索) without a trained instructor jumping alongside them. When I returned to Columbus, Ohio for my second year of college, I wore my basic parachutist badge on purpose because at that time, few students could get it. I looked up the Ohio State Skydiving Club. About a month later, I made my first private skydive and the rest was history. I jumped more and more, only paying for the jumps and necessary training when I had the funds to do it. Eventually, I made 10 skydives, and then it was 20, and I found that I was making jumps at different drop zones. I even bought my own parachute system. I kept jumping on various weekends during my senior year. The last jump I made, however, was in the fall of 2006. I was told that I had a disease which prevented me from skydiving. My skydiving career ended with 55 jumps, with more than 40 minutes of freefall time. I met great people along the way and did some pretty crazy jumps. I’ll never forget meeting Adam Abelow, head of the skydiving club, who gave me a ride to get my first civilian jump, and Jen White, who coached me on many of my jumps. I’ll never forget getting my license and the time my grandparents came to watch me jump. 1．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 1 refer to? A．Training some jumpers for the US Air Force. B．Selecting brave teenagers to attend the course. C．Making trainees excellent operational paratroopers. D．Educating participants to achieve goals under pressure. 2．Why did the author wear his basic parachutist badge after he returned to college? A．It was what he usually did during the course. B．He intended to show off his achievement. C．It was a must for skydiving club members. D．He wanted to inspire other students. 3．What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A．To show his regret. B．To sum up his honors. C．To introduce a new topic D．To express his thankfulness. 4．Which word can best describe the author? A．Intelligent. B．Organized. C．Adventurous. D．Cautious. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者是如何与跳伞运动结缘并喜欢上这项运动的，作者介绍了自己从接触跳伞到因疾病被迫结束跳伞经历的过程，以及这段经历中难忘的人和事。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“It wasn’t intended to make us operational paratroopers (作战伞兵), but more so to teach us about accomplishing missions in high-stress situations. And it did exactly that, as we found this training program was the only one in the country that allowed jumpers to perform freefall skydives and pull their own ripcords (开伞索) without a trained instructor jumping alongside them.(这个课程并非旨在把我们培养成作战伞兵，而是更多地教会我们如何在高压情况下完成任务。事实证明，它确实做到了这一点，因为我们发现这个培训项目是全国唯一一个允许跳伞者在没有受过专业训练的教练陪同的情况下进行自由落体跳伞并自己拉开开伞索的项目。)”可知，that指代的是前面所说的“teach us about accomplishing missions in high-stress situations(教会我们如何在高压力情况下完成任务)”，即D选项“Educating participants to achieve goals under pressure.(教育参与者在压力下实现目标)”，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“When I returned to Columbus, Ohio for my second year of college, I wore my basic parachutist badge on purpose because at that time, few students could get it.(当我回到俄亥俄州哥伦布市读大二时，我故意佩戴了初级跳伞员徽章，因为当时很少有学生能获得它。)”和第一段“I was one of a select few who got to attend the course.(我是被选去参加该课程的少数人之一。)”可推知，作者回到大学后还戴着基本的伞兵徽章的目的是打算炫耀他的成就。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I met great people along the way and did some pretty crazy jumps. I’ll never forget meeting Adam Abelow, head of the skydiving club, who gave me a ride to get my first civilian jump, and Jen White, who coached me on many of my jumps. I’ll never forget getting my license and the time my grandparents came to watch me jump.(一路上我结识了很多很棒的人，也完成了一些相当疯狂的跳伞。我永远不会忘记跳伞俱乐部负责人Adam Abelow开车带我去完成我的首次民用跳伞，也永远不会忘记Jen White指导我完成许多次跳伞。我永远不会忘记自己拿到跳伞执照的那一刻，也永远不会忘记我的祖父母来看我跳伞的时光。)”可推知，作者写最后一段的目的是表达他的感激之情。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“Eventually, I made 10 skydives, and then it was 20, and I found that I was making jumps at different drop zones. I even bought my own parachute system.(最终，我跳了10次，接着是20次，我发现自己开始在不同的跳伞区进行跳伞。我甚至买了自己的降落伞系统。)”可知，作者富有冒险精神，adventurous最适合描述作者。故选C。 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下 四川省绵阳市涪城区绵阳南山中学实验学校·期中） Very few of us become fluent in another language by studying it in high school. I went to university and then moved across the country, pursued a demanding career, married and raised children. I made an effort to maintain the little bit of French that I learned in school, but eventually realized that this was pointless. I was well aware that new languages were best learned at a young age, and that our abilities in that regard declined with age. However, just before my 50th birthday, I signed up for French classes. After I was tested to see which group I belonged to, I was placed at almost the introductory level. When I looked around at my first Saturday morning class, I was struck by how many of the students were learning French as a third, fourth, or even fifth language. Contrary to my assumption that learning a new language was extremely difficult, there were people who learned new languages as a matter of course. I found that it was really true that certain linguistic abilities faded with age. While I’d always thought of myself as a quick learner, that was no longer the case. I absorbed new vocabulary very slowly. What I learned one week seemed to slip away as soon as I learned the next skill. I looked up the same words and language structures over and over again. Now, after a couple of years, I can listen to the news in French and catch 90 percent of it on the first try, read a novel if the language is not too difficult, and hold up my end of a conversation if it doesn’t go too fast. Who knows what I might still accomplish? I’ve learned so much beyond grammar and vocabulary. I’ve met people from around the world and all walks of life who have the courage to make fools of themselves in order to learn something new. Listening to the news as it is presented to the people of France, I have a renewed understanding of how something can look completely different from another perspective. I’ve learned that a language is not just a set of words, but a way of thinking. But most of all, I’ve learned that it is really never too late to learn something new. 1．What did the author notice about her classmates in the first French class? A．Most of them were young language learners. B．They came from diverse cultural backgrounds. C．They were learning French as an additional language. D．They had already well mastered multiple languages. 2．What was the biggest challenge for the author when learning French? A．She often confused French with English. B．Her slower learning ability than before. C．She found the language structures puzzling. D．She couldn’t have conversations in French. 3．What can we know about the author after her studying French for a few years? A．She became a fluent French speaker. B．She could teach others French vocabulary. C．She became aware of a different cultural perspective. D．She considered listening to news effective for learning. 4．What’s the main idea of the article? A．Age isn’t a barrier to learning. B．Language skills decline with age. C．Consistent practice leads to success. D．Connecting with diverse people matters. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者50岁学法语，收获新感悟的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“When I looked around at my first Saturday morning class, I was struck by how many of the students were learning French as a third, fourth, or even fifth language. (当我在第一个周六上午的课堂上环顾四周时，我惊讶地发现许多学生把法语作为第三、第四甚至第五语言来学习。)”可知，作者发现很多学生将法语当作第三、第四甚至第五语言来学习。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I found that it was really true that certain linguistic abilities faded with age. While I’d always thought of myself as a quick learner, that was no longer the case. I absorbed new vocabulary very slowly. What I learned one week seemed to slip away as soon as I learned the next skill. I looked up the same words and language structures over and over again. (我发现某些语言能力确实会随着年龄的增长而衰退。虽然我一直认为自己学得很快，但情况已不再如此。我吸收新词汇的速度非常慢，每周学的东西一到学习下一个技能时似乎就忘得一干二净。我不得不一遍又一遍地查阅相同的单词和语言结构。)”可知，作者最大的挑战是学习能力比以前更慢。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Listening to the news as it is presented to the people of France, I have a renewed understanding of how something can look completely different from another perspective. (通过收听面向法国人的新闻，我重新认识到，从不同的视角看事物可能会完全不同。)”可推知，作者意识到不同的文化视角。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段中“But most of all, I’ve learned that it is really never too late to learn something new. (但最重要的是，我懂得了学习新事物永远不会太晚。)”可知，文章主旨是“年龄不是学习的障碍”。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都冠城实验学校·期中） During our four days in Sydney, the first thing on my wish list was to record the symbols of this city, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, at sunset (日落). Thankfully, my family was very patient with me, as we watched the sunset over and over again while I recorded the exciting moments on my camera. We first arrived at the Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, which has been called one of the most beautiful places to go shopping. From the QVB we walked down to the Circular Quay, our first look at the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Then the next day, we went to the Taronga Zoo, located across the harbour (港口) from the Circular Quay. There are many Australian animals as well as lions, tigers, and Asian elephants. The best part of the zoo is the ferry (渡船) ride to get there and the view along the way. For one of the best sunset views, we paid a visit to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, a famous viewpoint of the Sydney Harbour. I felt like a true photographer, making my very patient and understanding family wait in the cold for almost two hours while I filled my memory card with photos of the wonderful sunset. Our time had to come to an end. We spent our last night at the Sydney Opera House café, playing cards, drinking wine, and watching the sunset. If you would like to know where not to stay in Sydney, then do not go to the Central Railway Hotel. This hotel, one of the few that were cheap enough to fit into our budget, was loud, dirty, and crowded. We were always checking the windows, since so much noise was coming in from the streets. The only good thing was its location, being a five-minute walk from Central Station, a hub (中心) of Sydney. 1．What did the author want to do most in Sydney? A．Go shopping with his family. B．Visit the Sydney Opera House. C．Watch unique animals in Australia. D．Photograph famous structures at sunset. 2．What did the author think of his trip to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair? A．It was record-breaking. B．It was a waste of time. C．It was worthwhile. D．It was very painful. 3．What made the author choose the Central Railway Hotel to stay? A．Its good location. B．Its quietness. C．Its low price. D．Its cleanness. 4．Which was the author’s travel route in Sydney? A．The QVB → the Sydney Opera House → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. B．The QVB → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair → the Sydney Opera House. C．The Harbour Bridge → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair → the QVB． D．The Circular Quay → the QVB → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。作者在悉尼旅游时用相机记录了旅途风景，尤其是落日美景。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“During our four days in Sydney, the first thing on my wish list was to record the symbols of this city, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, at sunset (日落). Thankfully, my family was very patient with me, as we watched the sunset over and over again while I recorded the exciting moments on my camera. (在悉尼的四天里，我的愿望清单上的第一件事就是记录下这个城市的象征，悉尼歌剧院和海港大桥，日落时分。谢天谢地，我的家人对我很有耐心，我们一遍又一遍地看日落，而我则用相机记录下激动人心的时刻)”可知，作者在悉尼最想做的事情是用相机记录落日下悉尼著名的建筑物。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I felt like a true photographer, making my very patient and understanding family wait in the cold for almost two hours while I filled my memory card with photos of the wonderful sunset.(我觉得自己是一个真正的摄影师，让我非常耐心和理解的家人在寒冷中等待了将近两个小时，而我的存储卡上则装满了美丽日落的照片)”可知，作者虽然在寒风中在麦考利夫人座椅那儿呆了两个多小时，但他拍到了很多落日美景，并感觉自己像是一名真正的摄影家，由此可推测，他认为到访麦考利夫人座椅不虚此行。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“This hotel, one of the few that were cheap enough to fit into our budget, was loud, dirty, and crowded.(这家酒店是为数不多的几家便宜到能满足我们预算的酒店之一，噪音大，肮脏，拥挤)”可知，作者之所以选择该旅店是因为它的价格便宜。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中“We first arrived at the Queen Victoria Building, or QVB(我们首先到达维多利亚女王大厦，简称QVB)”；第三段中的“Then the next day, we went to the Taronga Zoo(第二天，我们去了塔龙加动物园)”；第四段中的“For one of the best sunset views, we paid a visit to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair(为了欣赏最美的日落景色，我们去了麦夸里夫人的椅子)”以及第五段中的“Our time had to come to an end. We spent our last night at the Sydney Opera House café(我们的时间到了。我们在悉尼歌剧院的咖啡馆度过了最后一晚)”可知，B项The QVB → the Taronga Zoo → Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair → the Sydney Opera House.是作者游览悉尼的路线。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市锦江区嘉祥外国语学校期中） My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground. As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow corn, and our favorite-red tomatoes. As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of the magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. However, as Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he had cancer, he still took care of his garden. But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of colorful vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed (除草) them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes. A few years later, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone’s garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Last year, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up an amount of soil, something caught the corner of my eye and I had to smile. It was my eight-year-old son Jerry, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil. 1．Why did the author like the garden when he was a child? A．The garden was freshly tilled by the worker. B．He loved what his mother grew in the garden. C．The garden was planted with colorful flowers. D．He enjoyed being in the garden with his father. 2．What did the author’s father do when all the kids started their own families? A．Stopping his gardening. B．Focusing on planting tomatoes. C．Turning to other hobbies. D．Spending more time on gardening. 3．What can be learned about the garden when the author’s father was dying? A．It was almost deserted. B．It brought the author a great harvest. C．It was redecorated by the author. D．It was turned over to the author’s son. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Lessons from Gardening B．The Magic of Freshly Tilled Soil C．Gardening through Generations D．A Teenager’s Love for Gardening 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，文章讲述了父亲是一个园艺爱好者，小时候作者喜欢跟在父亲身后玩耍，随着年龄的增大，父亲对园艺的热爱依然有增无减。父亲去世后，有一天作者决定开辟自己的花园，而自己的儿子就跟在身后，这一切似曾相识。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground.(我最早的记忆之一是光着脚站在新开垦的土地上，双手因挖掘而发黑)”和第二段“As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden.(小时候，我喜欢跟着爸爸在花园里转)”可知，父亲在地里劳作的时候，作者很喜欢在地里玩耍。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he had cancer, he still took care of his garden.(当所有的孩子都长大成人，组建了自己的家庭后，爸爸开始以前所未有的方式从事园艺工作。即使他得了癌症，他仍然照顾他的花园)”可知，当所有的孩子都组建了自己的家庭后，作者的父亲花更多的时间在园艺上。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“The rows and rows of colorful vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed (除草) them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes.(一排排五颜六色的蔬菜不见了。他太累了，不想去除草，就随它们去吧。他只种西红柿)”可知，当作者的父亲病重时，花园几乎被完全放弃了。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden.(小时候，我喜欢跟着爸爸在花园里转)”以及最后一段“It was my eight-year-old son Jerry, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil.(那是我八岁的儿子杰瑞，他正在新开垦的土地上快乐地玩耍)”结合文章讲述了父亲是一个园艺爱好者，小时候作者喜欢跟在父亲身后玩耍，随着年龄的增大，父亲对园艺的热爱依然有增无减。父亲去世后，有一天作者决定开辟自己的花园，而自己的儿子就跟在身后，这一切似曾相识。可知，C选项“代代相传的园艺之爱”最符合文章标题。故选C。 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省眉山市东坡区·期中） There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family. This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him. King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom had to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha. In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel Carrie, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions. 1．What is mainly talked about about Stephen King in the first two paragraphs? A．His achievements in writing. B．His unfortunate childhood. C．His difficulty in supporting the family. D．His mother’s bitter experiences. 2．What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word? A．He was knocked down by a passing train. B．He was badly criticized by a close friend. C．He was depressed by the constant moves. D．He was heart-struck by a terrible accident. 3．What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Discouraged. B．Relaxed. C．Embarrassed. D．Inspired. 4．Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter? A．The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B．The family could not find a proper babysitter. C．The children could actually entertain themselves. D．The children didn’t like to be cared for by others. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了知名作家斯蒂芬·金从悲惨的童年到成为畅销书作家的人生经历，探讨了家庭困境、个人挑战及其对恐怖故事的热爱。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family.(毫无疑问，《纽约时报》畅销书作家斯蒂芬·金在很多方面都取得了成功，但并不总是这样。金从一开始就目睹了悲剧和恐怖。当他两岁的时候，他的父亲告诉他妈妈他要出去买烟，但事实上，他再也没有回来，他抛弃了他的家庭)”以及第二段“This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.(这让他的母亲Ruth独自照顾斯蒂芬和他的哥哥大卫。Ruth被迫经常搬家，拼命地找工作，因为她现在是家里唯一的经济来源，她大部分时间都得依靠亲戚。有一天，斯蒂芬和朋友们出去玩，当他回来的时候，他甚至不能说一个字，似乎他精神上受伤了还是怎么的，但他仍然有勇气继续前进。原来，他的一个朋友被火车撞死了，这给他留下了情感上的伤疤)”可知，前面两段主要描述了Stephen King的悲惨的童年时期，包括他父亲的离开，他母亲独自抚养他和他哥哥的困难，以及他目睹朋友遭遇致命事故的心理创伤。这些都直接反映了他不幸的童年经历。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.(有一天，斯蒂芬和朋友们出去玩，当他回来的时候，他甚至不能说一个字，似乎他精神上受伤了还是怎么的，但他仍然有勇气继续前进。原来，他的一个朋友被火车撞死了，这给他留下了情感上的伤疤)”可知，Stephen因为一位朋友被火车撞击致死的事故深受打击，导致他一时无法言语。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall,(后来，金因为一些严重的健康问题而辍学，并被告知他必须在第二年秋天再次入伍)”可知，金后来因为一些严重的健康问题而辍学，这是一件令人泄气的事，所以demotivated意为Discouraged“使泄气”之意。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored.(人们过去常常以他们对文学的热爱来认可金一家，事实上，每当斯蒂芬的妈妈出去时，她都不会雇保姆，因为孩子们过去常常互相读小说，这样他们就不会感到无聊)”可知，孩子们通过阅读相互陪伴，所以不需要额外雇用保姆。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都外国语学校·期中） Wang Yongxian, who was born in 1950 in Taiyuan, the capital of north China’s Shanxi Province, is a Chinese expert in the restoration of ancient Chinese buildings. Since 1972, Wang has restored over 100 precious ancient buildings. At the age of 22, Wang joined the cultural relics working committee of Shanxi Province working on surveys, mapping, and restoration of ancient buildings. For years, he roamed the wilderness, devoting himself to the preservation of temples and pagodas (佛塔). At that time, many valuable historical buildings had suffered severe damage from natural elements, leaving them ruined and on the edge of collapse. Wang saw himself as a “firefighter” on the front lines, racing against time to rescue these structures. In his early 20s, Wang once dreamed of a more attractive city life and even considered changing jobs. But witnessing the devotion and sacrifice of senior experts changed his mind. One day, while accompanying Chinese architectural historian Luo Zhewen to inspect the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian county, Wang watched as Luo — despite being in his sixties — climbed shaky beams (横梁) inside the tower without any safety railing. This commitment deeply moved him. “I must pass the mission of protecting ancient buildings to younger generations, turning our pioneers’ spirit into action,” Wang said. Thanks to the painstaking efforts of Wang and his colleagues over the decades, an increasing number of ancient buildings across Shanxi, such as Foguang Temple, Chongfu Temple, Guandi Temple, Jinci Temple’s Shengmu Hall, and Xuankong Temple, have been revitalized and opened to the public. After retiring from his job, Wang’s love for ancient architecture has not diminished a bit. He immersed himself in research, learned woodworking techniques, created models of Dougong, and published many monographs and papers. “I have had an inseparable bond with ancient buildings throughout my life. I feel deeply pleased to contribute a little to the conservation of ancient architectural culture,” Wang said. 1．Which of the following best describes Wang according to the first two paragraphs? A．A highly skilled craftsman. B．A knowledgeable architect. C．A dedicated preservationist. D．A widely influential historian. 2．What does paragraph 3 indicate about the ancient building restoration? A．It is a slow and complex process. B．It has significant cultural impacts. C．It needs great efforts and funding. D．It is extremely important and urgent. 3．How did Luo’ s deed influence Wang? A．It pushed him to change his major. B．It started his love for ancient buildings. C．It inspired him to stick to his work. D．It fueled his desire to become an architect. 4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Challenges of Restoring Ancient Architecture B．Lifelong Dedication to Restoring Ancient Buildings C．The Path to Becoming an Architectural Preservationist D．The Role of Senior Experts in Cultural Heritage Preservation 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了古建筑修复专家王永先一生致力于古建筑修复工作的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Wang Yongxian, who was born in 1950 in Taiyuan, the capital of north China’s Shanxi Province, is a Chinese expert in the restoration of ancient Chinese buildings. Since 1972, Wang has restored over 100 precious ancient buildings. (王永先，1950年出生于中国北方山西省省会太原，是中国古代建筑修复专家。自1972年以来，王永先已修复了100多处珍贵古建筑。)”以及第二段最后一句“For years, he roamed the wilderness, devoting himself to the preservation of temples and pagodas (佛塔). (多年来，他在荒野中四处游历，致力于寺庙和佛塔的保护工作。)”可知，王永先多年来致力于古建筑修复，修复了100多座珍贵古建筑，在野外奔波保护寺庙和佛塔。由此可推断出他是一个有奉献精神的保护主义者。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“At that time, many valuable historical buildings had suffered severe damage from natural elements, leaving them ruined and on the edge of collapse. Wang saw himself as a “firefighter” on the front lines, racing against time to rescue these structures. (当时，许多珍贵的历史建筑因自然因素遭受了严重破坏，变得破败不堪，濒临倒塌。王将自己视为前线的“消防员”，争分夺秒地抢救这些建筑。)”可推知，古建筑修复极其重要且紧迫。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“One day, while accompanying Chinese architectural historian Luo Zhewen to inspect the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian county, Wang watched as Luo — despite being in his sixties — climbed shaky beams (横梁) inside the tower without any safety railing. This commitment deeply moved him. “I must pass the mission of protecting ancient buildings to younger generations, turning our pioneers’ spirit into action,” Wang said. (有一天，在陪同中国建筑史学家罗哲文考察应县木塔时，王永先看到六十多岁的罗哲文（音译）攀爬塔内没有任何安全栏杆的摇晃横梁。这份执着深深打动了他。王永先说：“我必须将保护古建筑的使命传递给年轻一代，将前辈们的精神转化为行动。”)”可知，罗的奉献行为激励了王永先坚持自己的工作。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了古建筑修复专家王永先从年轻时投身古建筑修复工作，到退休后依然热爱古建筑，一生致力于古建筑修复，为古建筑文化的保护做出贡献的故事。B选项“Lifelong Dedication to Restoring Ancient Buildings (一生致力于古建筑修复)”能精准概况文章主旨，适宜用作标题。故选B项。 主题02：人与社会——文学艺术与体育 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市石室中学·期中） Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the· Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country. Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach. 1．Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To compare him with other champions. B．To highlight his skills and achievements. C．To explain how a slam dunk is performed. D．To demonstrate a specific moment in a game. 2．What made Charlie avoid his peers? A．An infectious skin disease. B．His being made fun of. C．An error in the immune system. D．His average ability to play basketball. 3．Which of the following best describes Charlie? A．Humble and responsible. B．Strong-willed and helpful. C．Innovative and generous. D．Good-natured and tolerant. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Fortune favors the prepared. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了篮球运动员查理·乌尼维加的成长经历，他克服脱发症和欺凌，通过篮球获得成功，并致力于帮助他人和反对欺凌。 1．推理判断题。由文章第一段中“One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. (一只手把球举得很高，有那么一会儿，他似乎悬在空中。然后他把球击过篮筐。扣篮！他的职业生涯可能看起来像一个灌篮，成为康涅狄格大学的全国冠军，并在多伦多猛龙队创造了初学者的记录。)”可知，提到他的扣篮是为了突出他的技能和成就。故选B。 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. (他的成功不仅仅是因为他打篮球的能力，他今天的成就在很大程度上要归功于一种叫做斑秃的皮肤病，这种疾病不是传染性的，而是由免疫系统的错误引起的，这种错误会触发对抗细菌的细胞攻击身体自身的生发细胞。查理在10岁时受到影响，12岁时脱发。这使他成为欺凌的目标，导致他退缩并躲在帽子和兜帽下。)”可知，被嘲笑使他避免与同龄人接触。故选B。 3．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. (在母亲的支持下，查理在篮球中找到了慰藉。他将挫折和压力转化为动力，不断提高自己的技能，直到他的天赋盖过了他的身体状况。欺凌停止了，他的篮球生涯开始了。)”可知，他有坚强的意志。由文章第四段中“All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying.(一路走来，查理一直致力于帮助他人。从他作为新球员的第一年开始，他就担任了国家斑秃基金会的发言人，并建立了查理维拉纽瓦基金会，该组织旨在支持有脱发儿童的家庭，并阻止各种形式的欺凌。)”可知，查理一直致力于帮助他人，这表明他是乐于助人的。因此，坚强意志和乐于助人最能描述查理。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，由文章第三段“With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. (在母亲的支持下，查理在篮球中找到了慰藉。他将挫折和压力转化为动力，不断提高自己的技能，直到他的天赋盖过了他的身体状况。欺凌停止了，他的篮球生涯开始了。)”可知，查理虽然遭受了脱发症的困扰，但他凭借坚强的意志和乐于助人的品质，不仅在篮球上取得了成功，还积极帮助他人。这表明逆境使人更强大。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省射洪中学校·期中） With the most attractive view along the road, it is a popular route for cyclists: the road from Land’s End in England to John O’ Groats in Scotland, about 874 miles long. It covers almost the full length of Great Britain. The 12-year-old boy named Laurence Chandler became the youngest cyclist to finish the route. Chandler took 20 days to finish the challenge. Each day, he cycled between 40 to 60 miles. He spent six hours on his mountain bike daily. Chandler had to push through rainy and windy days. Cycling uphill was also hard. “It was much harder than I thought. I wasn’t expecting so many hills and how busy the roads were,” Chandler said. “But if you put your mind to anything, then no matter how big, you can do it.” Chandler first thought of trying the route when he read an article about it two years ago. Later, as his father’s 50th birthday came around, he decided to go for it. He was already used to cycling around his village and to school before starting his journey. During his ride, Chandler raised 600 pounds for Smile Train, a children’s organization that pays for treatment for children in developing countries who have deft lips (兔唇). 1．What do we know about Laurence Chandler? A．He is a green hand in cycling. B．He is fond of jogging. C．He cycled through England. D．He is a cycling lover. 2．What is suggested from Paragraph 2? A．Few people chose to cycle the route. B．Chandler was challenged by the trip. C．The journey was really disappointing. D．Chandler rode the same distance every day. 3．What helped Chandler decide to try the route? A．His father’s birthday. B．The voluntary work. C．A related article. D．The disabled children. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．A teenager finishing a great trip B．A popular cycling route in the UK C．A road leading England to Scotland D．A children’s organization for cyclists 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了少年Laurence Chandler完成了一次困难重重的骑行，并为Smile Train组织筹集了善款。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“The 12-year- old boy named Laurence Chandler became the youngest cyclist to finish the route. (12岁的男孩Laurence Chandler成为完成这条路线的最年轻的自行车手)”和第二段中“Each day, he cycled between 40 to 60 miles. He spent six hours on his mountain bike daily.(每天，他骑自行车行驶40到60英里。他每天在山地自行车上花费六个小时。)”可推知，Laurence Chandler是一名自行车运动的爱好者。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It was much harder than I thought. (这比我想象的要困难得多)”可知，这段路程超出了Chandler的预期，由此可推知，他受到了挑战。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Later, as his father’s 50th birthday came around, he decided to go for it. (后来，随着父亲50岁生日的临近，他决定试一 试)”可知，Chandler决定尝试这条骑行路线是因为父亲的生日。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“The 12-year- old boy named Laurence Chandler became the youngest cyclist to finish the route. (12岁的男孩Laurence Chandler成为完成这条路线的最年轻的自行车手)”及最后 一段“During his ride, Chandler Smile Train, a children’s organi treatment for children in develo deft lips (在骑行过程中，钱德勒为微笑列车组织筹集了600英镑，这是一家为发展中国家唇裂儿童支付治疗费用的组织。)”可知，文章主要讲述了少年Laurence Chandler完成了一次困难重重的骑行，并为Smile Train组织筹集了善款。A项“一个青少年完成了一次很棒的旅行”适合作文章标题，故选A。 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省阆中中学校·期中） On plenty of drives with my mom through my childhood, she would suddenly pull over the car to examine a flower by the side of the road or rescue a beetle from tragedy while I, in my late teens and early twenties, sat impatiently in the car. Though Mother’s Day follows Earth Day, for me, they have always been related to each other. My mom has been “green” since she became concerned about the environment. Part of this habit was born of thrift (节俭). Like her mother and her grandmother before her, mom saves glass jars, empty cheese containers and reuses her plastic bags. Mom creates a kind of harmonious relationship with wildlife in her yard. She knows to pick the apples on her trees a little early to avoid the bears and that if she leaves the bird feeders out at night, it is likely that they will be knocked down by a family of raccoons (浣熊). Spiders that make their way into the house and are caught in juice glasses will be set loose in the garden. I try to teach my children that looking out for the environment starts with being aware of the environment. On busy streets, we look for dandelions(蒲公英) to fly in the wind; we say hello to neighborhood cats and pick up plastic cups and paper bags. This teaching comes easily, I realize, because I was taught so well by example. Mom didn’t need to lecture; she didn’t need to beat a drum to change the world. She simply slowed down enough to enjoy living in it and with that joy came mercy and an instinct(直觉) for protection. I am slowing down and it isn’t because of the weight of my nearly forty years on the planet, it is out of my concern for the planet itself. I’ve begun to save glass jars and reuse packing envelopes. I pause in my daily tasks to watch the squirrels race each other in the trees above my house. Last summer, in the company of my son and daughter, I planted tomatoes in my yard. With the heat of August around me, I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with sweetness. I immediately wanted to share with my mom. 1．Why does the author say Earth Day is connected with Mother’s Day? A．Because Mother’s Day falls shortly after Earth Day. B．To show that all the older women in her family are environmentalists. C．To show how much her mother cares about the environment. D．Because her mother shows her how to be friendly to nature on Mother’s Day. 2．Which of the following is NOT related to Mom’s “green life”? A．Rescuing a beetle from a certain tragedy. B．Saving glass jars or empty cheese containers C．Setting a caught spider free in the garden D．Picking dandelions on busy streets 3．What can be learned from the last paragraph? A．Tomatoes are the author’s favorite fruit. B．It is her mother who taught the author to plant tomatoes. C．Planting tomatoes is a way of protecting environment. D．The author really appreciates her mother’s teaching. 4．The writer’s attitude towards her mom’s behavior changed in the order of ______. A．understanding — negative— supporting B．supporting — doubtful — negative C．negative — understanding — supporting D．doubtful— negative— supporting 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。在本文中作者通过回忆，讲述了母亲绿色环保而且节俭的生活方式。怀着一颗热爱大自然，热爱一切的心，母亲用自己一言一行影响着作者。多年后，作者从小时候对母亲的不理解，变得逐渐认同了母亲的做法，继而身体力行的过起了“绿色”的生活。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“My mom has been “green” since she became concerned about the environment.”可知母亲一直过着环保节俭的生活，由此推断作者说母亲节和地球日有关系是为了强调母亲对环境的关注，所以C为正确选项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“rescue a beetle from tragedy ”（拯救一只甲虫免于悲剧）根据第二段“Like her mother and her grandmother before her, mom saves glass jars, empty cheese containers and reuses her plastic bags.”（像她母亲和她以前的祖母一样，母亲保存玻璃罐、空奶酪容器，并重复使用塑料袋）以及根据第二段“Spiders that make their way into the house and are caught in juice glasses will be set loose in the garden.”（蜘蛛进入房子并被果汁杯抓住后，会被放在花园里） 可知A、B、C选项内容和green life有关，故D为正确选项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“With the heat of August around me, I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with sweetness. I immediately wanted to share with my mom.”（八月的酷热笼罩着我，我坐在低矮的墙上，手上沾满了灰尘，吃了第一道菜。阳光温暖，甜甜地洒在我的舌头上。我马上就想和妈妈分享。）以及从文章内容可知作者开始和母亲一样去关注环境，保护环境。所以当她品尝自己“绿色天然的”劳动果实时，内心对母亲是心怀感激的。所以D选项正确。 4．推理判断题。从文章第一段“while I, in my late teens and early twenties, sat impatiently in the car.”（而我，在我二十岁出头的时候，却不耐烦地坐在车里），和下文中的because I was taught so well by example.“ 因为我被榜样教得很好”以及倒数第二段中作者的做法“I’ve begun to save glass jars and reuse packing envelopes. I pause in my daily tasks to watch the squirrels race each other in the trees above my house. ”（我已经开始节约玻璃罐和重复使用包装信封。我在每天的工作中停下来，看着松鼠在我房子上方的树上互相赛跑。）”可以看出作者对母亲做法的态度转变，从消极对待，到理解，最后到效仿的一个过程，所以正确选项为C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市·期中） As an art graduate, I have always considered myself an artist. However, my journey as a jewelry maker began with an earring-making experience during the pandemic (疫情) when businesses were shutting down. I struggled with large amounts of time, unemployed and unmotivated. I didn’t know what to do until my friends suggested we make something “cute” from clay (粘土). He was in a rut as well and was looking for an opportunity to get refreshed. While searching online, I was attracted by the photos of beautiful earrings. Thinking about my own possible designs, for the first time in so long, brought me excitement. I began making my first pair once the materials arrived. I rolled, baked, and connected the clay pieces again and again, trying to make the combination perfect. It took me almost six hours to complete, leaving me with cuts all over my hands due to the repeated use of tools. While the earrings were still not perfect, I felt proud and eager to do better. Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists. Thanks to their help, I built upon my skills and found myself improving. Later on, I began receiving messages from interested buyers, which encouraged me much. Surprisingly, my creations were bought and worn by more and more people, shipped across the country, and carried in luggage as gifts or souvenirs. Now I am lucky enough to have a full-time job where I have less time to create. But I’ll never give it up since it is creating jewelry that reminds me of my passion as an artist. 1．What does the underlined phrase “in a rut” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Stuck in self-criticism. B．Leading a dull life. C．Tired from a busy schedule. D．Struggling for fame. 2．Which best describes the author’s earring-making experience in Paragraph 3? A．Painful. B．Perfect. C．Rewarding. D．Disappointing. 3．What helped the author improve her jewelry-making skills? A．Recognition from buyers. B．Lessons from the past. C．Encouragement from friends. D．Help from other artists. 4．What’s the main idea of this text? A．Clay art won me great fame. B．Making jewelry helped me out. C．Making jewelry built my character. D．Clay art fueled my passion for business. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者如何开始制作耳环以及作者做耳环的经历对作者的影响。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段“I struggled with large amounts of time, unemployed and unmotivated. I didn’t know what to do until my friends suggested we make something “cute” from clay (粘土). (我在大量的时间里挣扎，没有工作，没有动力。我不知道该怎么办，直到我的朋友建议我们用粘土做一些“可爱”的东西。)”可知，作者过得很无聊，再根据第二段“was looking for an opportunity to get refreshed.(正在寻找一个恢复精神的机会)”可知，作者的那个朋友也过着无聊的生活，划线短语in a rut的意思是“过着无聊的生活”，和Leading a dull life意思相近，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“While the earrings were still not perfect, I felt proud and eager to do better.(虽然耳环还不够完美，但我感到自豪，并渴望做得更好。)”和第四段“Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists.(之后，我正式开始了我的珠宝制作之旅，建立了一个Instagram账户来展示我的作品，并寻找其他艺术家。)”可知，作者制作耳环的经历是很值得的，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists. Thanks to their help, I built upon my skills and found myself improving.(之后，我正式开始了我的珠宝制作之旅，建立了一个Instagram账户来展示我的作品，并寻找其他艺术家。多亏了他们的帮助，我的技能得到了提高，并发现自己在进步。)”可知，来自其他艺术家的帮助帮助作者提高了自己的珠宝制作技能，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“However, my journey as a jewelry maker began with an earring-making experience during the pandemic (疫情) when businesses were shutting down.(然而，我作为珠宝制造商的旅程始于大流行期间企业关闭时的耳环制作经历。)”和最后一段“Now I am lucky enough to have a full-time job where I have less time to create. But I’ll never give it up since it is creating jewelry that reminds me of my passion as an artist.(现在我很幸运有一份全职工作，我没有那么多时间去创造。但我永远不会放弃，因为它是创造珠宝让我想起我作为一个艺术家的激情。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者如何开始制作耳环以及作者做耳环的经历对作者的影响，因此文章的主旨是B选项“Making jewelry helped me out.(制作珠宝帮我走出困境。)”，故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $