专题04 阅读理解（记叙文）（天津专用）2026年高考英语一模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） Passage 1 （2026·天津南开·一模）When young, I dreamed of becoming many things. I wished I was an astronaut going up into space, finding new planets and jumping around in a cool space suit. I imagined being a cowboy in the west having gun fights and wearing stylish cowboy boots. I pretended to be a famous footballer, using my skills to score lots of goals. I love being able to play the role of somebody, even just for a short time, to try to realize what it might be like to walk in their shoes. Looking back, I realize that imagination is a wonderful thing. I was able to create entire environments in my head, using nothing more than my brain, and to be able to adapt things in my everyday surroundings to fit the specific story of the day. Growing up with brothers and sisters also helped, as it meant that even bigger stories could be created, combining our ideas and putting our thoughts into action. It also allowed for more varieties in the story, as sometimes I could be the hero while on other occasions, I would be the bad guy. One of my all-time favorite memories as a kid was recreating the Indiana Jones character in my back garden. I played the role of Indiana Jones, with my younger sister as my assistant and my brother as the evil man. We used everything in our garden, from the path to the fence, as part of the storyline to create obstacle that needed to be overcome, and we would keep the story going for hours! My personal favorite was Indiana Jones and the Stolen Easter Eggs, where my brother hid small chocolate eggs around and my sister and I had to find them by answering questions or solving a puzzle. It was difficult but eventually we found all the eggs and shared them together. 1．What is mainly discussed in the first paragraph? A．The author’s early careers. B．The author’s longing for future. C．The author’s childhood adventure. D．The author’s youthful fantasies. 2．Why did the author say “Growing up with brothers and sisters also helped”? A．They could defeat the bad guys in school. B．They could put on larger performances. C．They could discuss the environments together. D．They could share some joys and sorrows. 3．According to the third paragraph, how did the writer and his siblings create their adventure? A．By buying special tools for their game. B．By planning the whole story before playing. C．By copying scenes from an Indiana Jones movie. D．By making the garden part of their adventure game. 4．What does the author imply about the nature of true fun? A．It relies on creating complex scenarios with fancy toys. B．It depends on following a structured plan guided by adults. C．It comes from freedom and making do with what is available. D．It requires a large group of people to be enjoyable. 5．According to the passage, the author in childhood can be described as __________. A．aggressive and brave B．naughty and realistic C．imaginative and energetic D．creative and hard-working 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者童年时的梦想和与兄弟姐妹一起进行角色扮演游戏的美好回忆。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“When young, I dreamed of becoming many things. I wished I was an astronaut going up into space, finding new planets and jumping around in a cool space suit. I imagined being a cowboy in the west having gun fights and wearing stylish cowboy boots. I pretended to be a famous footballer, using my skills to score lots of goals. I love being able to play the role of somebody, even just for a short time, to try to realize what it might be like to walk in their shoes.(小时候，我梦想成为各种各样的人。我希望自己能成为一名宇航员，飞向太空，探寻新星球，身着酷炫的宇航服蹦来跳去。我还幻想自己是一名西部牛仔，与他人枪战对决，脚蹬时尚的牛仔靴。我假装自己是一名著名足球运动员，凭借球技攻入无数进球。我喜欢扮演别人的角色，哪怕只是短暂的时间，去试着体验一下站在他们的立场上会是什么感觉。)”可知，作者年轻时有很多梦想，梦想成为宇航员、牛仔和足球运动员，梦想能够扮演不同的角色。由此可知，第一段主要谈论论了作者的童年梦想。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Growing up with brothers and sisters also helped, as it meant that even bigger stories could be created, combining our ideas and putting our thoughts into action. It also allowed for more varieties in the story, as sometimes I could be the hero while on other occasions, I would be the bad guy.(有兄弟姐妹陪伴长大也很有帮助，因为这意味着我们可以创造出更宏大的故事，将各自的想法融合在一起，付诸实践。这也让故事更加丰富多彩，因为有时我是英雄，而有时我则会扮演坏人。)”可知，作者说“和兄弟姐妹一起长大也很有帮助”是因为他们可以一起表演更大的故事。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“I played the role of Indiana Jones, with my younger sister as my assistant and my brother as the evil man. We used everything in our garden, from the path to the fence, as part of the storyline to create obstacle that needed to be overcome, and we would keep the story going for hours!(我扮演印第安纳·琼斯，妹妹当我的助手，弟弟则扮演反派。我们把花园里的一切，从小径到篱笆，都融入故事情节中，创造出需要克服的障碍，然后一玩就是好几个小时！)”可知，这位作者和他的兄弟姐妹通过将花园纳入他们的冒险游戏中来展开他们的冒险之旅。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“One of my all-time favorite memories as a kid was recreating the Indiana Jones character in my back garden. I played the role of Indiana Jones, with my younger sister as my assistant and my brother as the evil man. We used everything in our garden, from the path to the fence, as part of the storyline to create obstacle that needed to be overcome, and we would keep the story going for hours!(我小时候最喜欢的回忆之一，就是在自家后花园里扮演印第安纳·琼斯。我扮演印第安纳·琼斯，妹妹当我的助手，弟弟则扮演反派。我们把花园里的一切，从小径到篱笆，都融入故事情节中，创造出需要克服的障碍，然后一玩就是好几个小时！)”可知，作者利用自家的花园来玩冒险游戏，因此作者暗示了真正的乐趣的本质是源于自由以及利用现有的资源。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段中“When young, I dreamed of becoming many things. I wished I was an astronaut going up into space, finding new planets and jumping around in a cool space suit. I imagined being a cowboy in the west having gun fights and wearing stylish cowboy boots. I pretended to be a famous footballer, using my skills to score lots of goals.(小时候，我梦想成为各种各样的人。我希望自己能成为一名宇航员，飞向太空，探寻新星球，身着酷炫的宇航服蹦来跳去。我还幻想自己是一名西部牛仔，与他人枪战对决，脚蹬时尚的牛仔靴。我假装自己是一名著名足球运动员，凭借球技攻入无数进球。)”和第三段中“One of my all-time favorite memories as a kid was recreating the Indiana Jones character in my back garden. I played the role of Indiana Jones, with my younger sister as my assistant and my brother as the evil man. We used everything in our garden, from the path to the fence, as part of the storyline to create obstacle that needed to be overcome, and we would keep the story going for hours!(我小时候最喜欢的回忆之一，就是在自家后花园里扮演印第安纳·琼斯。我扮演印第安纳·琼斯，妹妹当我的助手，弟弟则扮演反派。我们把花园里的一切，从小径到篱笆，都融入故事情节中，创造出需要克服的障碍，然后一玩就是好几个小时！)”可知，作者有着各种奇怪的梦想，因此是想像力丰富的(imaginative)，同时能花很长时间去角色扮演，因此是精力充沛的(energetic)。故选C。 Passage 2 （2026·天津·一模）Normally I pass my morning commute absorbed in a book, headphones on. I miss a lot of what’s going on around me, but my reading hours are so limited and my “Books Read in2025” list is so embarrassingly short that I give up presence to get a couple of chapters in. On a recent day, however, I kept my book in my bag and made a game of looking at the people around me and imagining what their voices sound like. This game isn’t really fun, as games go, but it keeps me occupied, noticing, engaged with the world rather than ignoring it. In his poem “Everything Is Waiting for You,” David Whyte addresses the fundamental error of assuming separateness from everything and everyone else. “As if life were a progressive and cunning crime/ with no witness to the tiny hidden transgressions (越界).” He advises the reader to become alert. “You must note/ the way the soap dish enables you, or the window latch grants you freedom.” The ordinary items around us are animate (有生命的) in his reading of the world. And not only that — they’re likely to look on us favorably, to enable us, free us. My retreat into books while on the train is only partly about getting reading done. It’s also about shutting out distraction, because I think that whatever is happening around me is disturbing, at the very least extraneous to my central purpose, which is getting from A to B． Sitting and just being in space with strangers, instead of retreating into a book or a phone, sometimes requires a mental shift. Who and what else is here? What if these noise-canceling headphones are keeping me from hearing the actually quite charming voices of the people beside me? If I want to feel more connected to other people, then what’s protective isn’t always productive. Or, as Whyte instructs, “Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the/conversation.” 6．Why does the author usually bury herself in a book during her commute? A．To catch up on reading. B．To improve her public image. C．To observe strangers secretly. D．To make the commute feel shorter. 7．What does David Whyte seem to think of the world in his poem? A．A test that challenges us. B．A presence that supports us. C．A stage where we perform alone. D．A place where we make mistakes. 8．What does the underlined word “extraneous” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Irrelevant. B．Dangerous. C．Unusual. D．Essential. 9．What does the author encourage readers to do? A．Keep to yourself and avoid small talk. B．Escape into books and block out noise. C．Listen to inner thoughts and reflect on them. D．Put down the headphones and tune in to others. 10．What can we infer from the author’s experience of giving up reading on the commute? A．She found the game of imagining voices extremely interesting. B．She realized that being engaged with the world is meaningful. C．She decided to stop reading books during all her daily trips. D．She felt disturbed by the noises from the people around her. 【答案】6．A 7．B 8．A 9．D 10．B 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章通过作者在通勤时从习惯“埋头读书隔绝外界”到“主动观察周围人事”的转变经历，结合诗人David Whyte的诗句，探讨了现代人过度依赖个人空间（如书籍、耳机）所导致的与现实的疏离感，并倡导打破这种自我隔离，更加开放地感知世界、与他人建立连接，从而在平凡生活中获得更丰富的体验与共鸣。 6．细节理解题。根据第一段“I miss a lot of what’s going on around me, but my reading hours are so limited and my “Books Read in2025” list is so embarrassingly short that I give up presence to get a couple of chapters in.(我错过了很多身边发生的事情，但我的阅读时间实在太有限了，而我的“2025 年阅读清单”又短得令人尴尬，所以我只好不去关注身边事，只为读上几章)”可知，作者提到他的阅读时间很有限，因此在通勤时沉浸读书时为了抓紧时间阅读。故选A。 7．细节理解题。根据第三段“He advises the reader to become alert. “You must note/ the way the soap dish enables you, or the window latch grants you freedom.” The ordinary items around us are animate (有生命的) in his reading of the world. And not only that — they’re likely to look on us favorably, to enable us, free us. (他建议读者要保持警觉。“你必须留意到这个肥皂盒是如何帮助你的，或者这个窗户把手是如何赋予你自由的。”在他对世界的解读中，我们身边的普通物品都是有生命的。不仅如此——它们还很可能会对我们表示友好，帮助我们，让我们获得自由)”可知，David Whyte的诗歌解读为周围的事物都是由生命的，它们还帮助我们，解放我们，故说明世界是支持我们的存在。故选B。 8．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“It’s also about shutting out distraction, because I think that whatever is happening around me is disturbing(也是为了隔绝干扰。因为我认为身边发生的任何事都是令人分心的)”可知，划线词前文提到作者读书是为了隔绝干扰，认为身边发生的事情都是令人分心的，故可推知此处划线词extraneous与A项“Irrelevant(不相关的)”意思相近，周围的事情是令人分心的，至少与我“从A地到B地”的核心目标无关。故选A。 9．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Or, as Whyte instructs, “Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the/conversation.”(或者，正如怀特所教导的那样：“放下你孤独的重负，轻松地加入对话吧。”)”可知，作者最后引用Whyte的诗句，鼓励读者放下孤独感，加入对话，故摘下耳机，融入其他人。故选D。 10．推理判断题。根据第二段“This game isn’t really fun, as games go, but it keeps me occupied, noticing, engaged with the world rather than ignoring it.(就游戏而言，这款游戏其实并不算有趣，但它能让我保持专注，让我留意周围的事物，从而与这个世界产生互动，而不是选择忽视它)”以及第五段“If I want to feel more connected to other people, then what’s protective isn’t always productive.(如果我想要与他人建立更紧密的联系，那么起到保护作用的东西并不总是有益的)”可知，作者在通勤途中放弃阅读的经历说明了她意识到融入这个世界是有意义的。故选B。 Passage 3 （2026·天津滨海新区·一模）One of the most incredible changes I’ve made in my life, which has undoubtedly made me a happier person and a better friend, is learning to let go of judging people. Once, I visited an old friend who was actively neglecting his own health — he was overweight and had high blood pressure, and yet he ate junk food and never exercised. I knew he could improve his health by changing his daily decisions. So I judged him, got angry with him, indirectly insulted him with my opinionated (武断的) commentary, and then we parted on bad terms, which made me regret for a long time. I was unaware of what my friend was going through. The truth is, he had been deeply depressed about his poor health, feeling ugly, scared, and he was determined to improve himself. He was truly wonderful but I wasn’t appreciating him. Instead, I was only focusing on how much “better” I was! That was really my fault. In short, I actively remind myself NOT to judge. Be kind, humble, open and teachable. There is a story behind every person. Ask about their stories, and then listen. There’s a reason why they are the way they are. Think about that, and respect them for who they are. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses. The more you see the good in other people, the more good you will uncover in yourself. This is how to make a difference. We all take different roads seeking fulfillment and joy. That someone isn’t on your road doesn’t mean they’re lost. It’s OK to be upset, but it’s never OK to be cruel. In disagreement with others, deal only with the present situation; don’t bring up the past or any other form of drama. The most memorable people in your life will be the ones who loved you when you were not very lovable. Remember this, and return the favor when you’re able. No matter what happens, be good to the people around you. Being good is a peaceful way to live, and a beautiful legacy to leave behind. 11．Why did the author get mad with his friend? A．He looked down upon his friend. B．He wasn’t used to his friend’s routine. C．His friend cared little about his health. D．His friend never paid a visit to the doctor. 12．What does the underlined phrase “parted on bad terms” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．left each other unhappily. B．Forgave each other. C．Discussed this in another place. D．Continued to do other things. 13．How should we get along with others according to the author? A．Share our stories with them. B．Focus on the good in them. C．Give them some advice. D．Help them through criticizing. 14．What should you do when you disagree with others? A．You should pretend to agree B．You should take a step back. C．You should make a big scene. D．You should consider the matter as it stands. 15．What is the text mainly about? A．Keeping friendship forever. B．Giving no judgment on others. C．How to be good to people around you. D．How to build good relationships with others. 【答案】11．C 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者曾因评判忽视健康的朋友而不欢而散，后来意识到不该随意评判他人。每个人都有自己的故事，应多关注他人优点、尊重差异、友善相处，这才是与人相处的正确方式。 11．细节理解题。根据第二段“Once, I visited an old friend who was actively neglecting his own health — he was overweight and had high blood pressure, and yet he ate junk food and never exercised.(曾经，我去拜访了一位老朋友。他一直很忽视自己的健康状况——他体重超标，还患有高血压，但他却吃着垃圾食品，而且从不锻炼)”可知，作者对他的朋友大发雷霆因为他的朋友对他的健康状况漠不关心。故选C。 12．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“So I judged him, got angry with him, indirectly insulted him with my opinionated (武断的) commentary (于是我对他做出了评价，对他发了脾气，还用我那武断的言论对他进行了间接的侮辱)”以及后文“which made me regret for a long time (这让我懊悔了好长一段时间)”可知，作者和朋友发生了矛盾，导致不欢而散，作者懊悔了好长一段时间，故划线短语的意思是“不欢而散、不愉快地分开”。故选A。 13．细节理解题。根据第四段“The more you see the good in other people, the more good you will uncover in yourself.(你越是能看到他人身上的优点，你就越能在自己身上发现更多的美好品质)”可知，我们应当关注他人身上的优点。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据第四段“In disagreement with others, deal only with the present situation; don’t bring up the past or any other form of drama.(与他人意见不同的是，只关注当下的情况，不要提及过去的事情或任何其他形式的纷争)”可知，当你与他人意见不一致时，你不要提及过去的事情或任何其他形式的纷争，应该以现状来看待这个问题。故选D。 15．主旨大意题。根据第一段“One of the most incredible changes I’ve made in my life, which has undoubtedly made me a happier person and a better friend, is learning to let go of judging people.(在我人生中发生的最令人惊叹的转变之一，无疑使我变得更加快乐，也让我成为了一个更好的朋友，那就是学会不再对他人妄加评判)”以及文章内容可知，文章说明了作者曾因评判忽视健康的朋友而不欢而散，后来意识到不该随意评判他人。每个人都有自己的故事，应多关注他人优点、尊重差异、友善相处，这才是与人相处的正确方式。可知，这篇文章主要讲的是不对他人妄加评判。故选B。 Passage 4 （2026·天津河东·一模）“Kevin! Kevin! Did you hear what I said?” Ms. Reed, the band director, looked straight at him — she wanted him to take Robin’s place, since Robin had broken her arm, and play a solo at the concert. Kevin agreed, trying hard to hide his sadness: he was terrified of performing on stage, freezing up completely when playing alone, even though he was the best saxophone player in his middle school band and played with the senior high band too. James, his bandmate, felt sorry for him and shared how he’d fainted on stage during a solo because he was so nervous. The story only made Kevin more worried, but something worse was coming. Kelly, the overly competitive top flutist in the state, stopped him, saying that the Youth Symphony director would come to the concert to listen to his solo — and if he played well, he could get a chance to try out. Her words made him feel heavy inside; he’d wanted to join the Youth Symphony for a long time but never had the courage to audition. Running out of the school, Kevin thought of excuses to skip the solo: pretending to be ill, saying he’d hurt his finger. But he knew his parents would see he was lying, and hurting his finger on purpose was too dangerous. By the time he got home, his mom was very happy, talking excitedly about the Youth Symphony chance and Ms. Reed’s praise. Kevin lied that his day was okay, then went down to the furnace room — called “Kevin’s Dungeon” — his practice space. He picked up his saxophone, took a deep breath, and started to play. This time, he didn’t focus on the fear of messing up; he focused on the music he loved. Maybe this solo wasn’t a nightmare — it was a chance to turn his dream into reality. The final note faded, and loud applause burst out. Kevin smiled and felt a warm rush of joy in his heart. He finally understood that courage isn’t the lack of fear, but going ahead in spite of it. Dreams never come to those who run away from challenges; they always wait for those who dare to face their fears and try. 16．Why did Ms. Reed ask Kevin to play the solo at the concert? A．Kevin was the most skilled sax player in the senior high band. B．Robin was unable to perform due to a broken arm. C．The Youth Symphony director personally recommended Kevin. D．Kevin had been eager to get the solo opportunity for a long time. 17．The underlined phrase “freezing up” in Paragraph 1 probably means _________. A．staying calm to deal with the performance B．feeling extremely cold on the frightening stage C．having great confidence in playing the solo D．being unable to move or act because of nervousness 18．What made Kevin’s anxiety grow after he received the solo task? A．James told him about his own embarrassing solo experience. B．His mother didn’t believe he could perform well on stage. C．Kelly laughed at him for lacking the courage to audition. D．He found his practice room was too small to play the saxophone. 19．We can infer from the last paragraph that Kevin finally chose to _________. A．pretend to be sick and miss the concert instantly B．gave up his dream of joining the Youth Symphony C．face the challenge and practice for the solo actively D．ask the band director to replace him with another student 20．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Successful Solo Performance B．The Competitive Flutist Kelly C．A Strict, Generous and Kind Band Director D．Stage Fright and A New Chance 【答案】16．B 17．D 18．A 19．C 20．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中学生凯文克服舞台恐惧、勇敢迎接挑战的成长故事。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段的中““Kevin! Kevin! Did you hear what I said?” Ms. Reed, the band director, looked straight at him—she wanted him to take Robin’s place, since Robin had broken her arm, and play a solo at the concert(“凯文!凯文!你听到我说的话了吗？”乐队指挥里德直视着他——她想让他顶替罗宾的位置，因为罗宾摔断了胳膊，在音乐会上独奏)”可知，罗宾因手臂骨折无法演出，所以老师让凯文顶替。故选B项。 17．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“he was terrified of performing on stage, freezing up completely when playing alone(他害怕上台表演，独自演奏时会完全freezing up)”可知，凯文害怕在舞台上表演，独自演奏时会“freezing up”。结合“terrified”可推断“freezing up”意为“因紧张而无法行动”。故选D项。 18．细节理解题。根据第二段“James, his bandmate, felt sorry for him and shared how he’d fainted on stage during a solo because he was so nervous. The story only made Kevin more worried(他的乐队队友詹姆斯为他感到难过，分享了自己因紧张在独奏时晕倒在舞台上的经历。这个故事只会让凯文更加担心)”可知，詹姆斯分享的独奏晕厥经历让凯文更加焦虑。故选A项。 19．推理判断题。 根据倒数第二段“This time, he didn’t focus on the fear of messing up; he focused on the music he loved. Maybe this solo wasn’t a nightmare— it was a chance to turn his dream into reality(这一次，他没有专注于对失误的恐惧；他专注于他热爱的音乐。也许这次独奏不是噩梦——而是将梦想变为现实的机会)”和最后一段“The final note faded, and loud applause burst out(最后一个音符落下，爆发出热烈的掌声)”可知，凯文选择放下恐惧，专注练习并成功完成了独奏。 故选C项。 20．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“He finally understood that courage isn’t the lack of fear, but going ahead in spite of it. Dreams never come to those who run away from challenges; they always wait for those who dare to face their fears and try.(他终于明白：勇气不是没有恐惧，而是尽管心怀恐惧，依然选择前行。 逃避挑战的人永远无法实现梦想，梦想，永远在等待那些敢于直面恐惧、勇敢尝试的人。)”可知，文章围绕凯文的舞台恐惧以及青年交响乐团选拔带来的新机会展开，讲述他从逃避到直面挑战的成长过程，因此“Stage Fright and A New Chance(怯场和新的机会)”最能概括全文内容。故选D项。 Passage 5 （2026·天津南开·一模）On Sunday morning, I’ll board the Staten Island Ferry for the 12th time, heading to the start of the New York City Marathon. Each year, as I visualize the course and relax my muscles, my thoughts drift to my father, who took the same ferry in 1982. He was 40 then, struggling with identity and beginning a difficult chapter of his life. Yet running kept him steady. I was seven, watching at mile 16 as he nearly broke three hours — his fastest marathon ever, an achievement he always credited to my being there. Running later became my own refuge. I chased his sub-three-hour goal for years, once dropping out at mile 23 with knee pain — a decision I still regret. When I finally broke three hours, and later 2:40, no one cheered louder than him. We jogged together until his hips failed. His later years were shadowed by physical decline. He abandoned running, though he often talked proudly of his marathon-strengthened heart, until his heart, too, gave out. His death promoted my running, not as an escape, but as a way to remember and reconnect to him again. I developed a balanced approach: training hard without letting running overshadow my family or work life. My father’s choices defined his life; I’d use running to live differently. Now, running mirrors my life’s rhythms. I commute on foot, check my heart rate carefully, and record the miles in Google Docs. At 50, I’m slowing down a bit, but the discipline running teaches — self-awareness, determination — helps me navigate challenges he couldn’t overcome. I know running isn’t a cure for everything. It gave my father a tailwind in dark times but couldn’t save him. Still, I hold on to it, believing it bridges our worlds while helping me avoid his failures. This Sunday, my children will cheer me on. My 15-year-old vows to run with me in three years — a promise that delights me. As I cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, I’ll trace the path my father ran 43 years ago. The view from the bridge is vast, the road ahead long. If you’re near mile 16, just past the Queensboro Bridge, cheer loudly. Some of us are running for more than a finish line. 21．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The author’s regret for dropping out of a marathon due to knee pain. B．The author’s efforts to achieve his running goal and their shared joy. C．The author’s decision to take up running under his father’s influence. D．The author’s pride in breaking his father’s unattainable marathon record. 22．What is a reasonable comment of the author’s way of dealing with his father’s death? A．It’s common because most people will choose sports to escape. B．It’s effective because he turns sadness into positive motivation. C．It’s unhealthy because he uses running to avoid facing the pain. D．It’s unwise because running may cause more physical problems. 23．How does the author manage his running now? A．He integrates running into his daily life naturally. B．He attaches running to the sufferings as his father. C．He prioritizes running over family and work duties. D．He tracks his running to socialize with other runners. 24．What does the underlined word “tailwind” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A．A difficult challenge that causes trouble. B．A strong wind that stops one from moving. C．A source of motivation that helps progress. D．A temporary advantage that surprises others. 25．What key message does the last paragraph convey? A．The author’s vision to run with his son in the future. B．The importance of cheering for runners at mile 16. C．The view from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. D．Deep emotional significance carried by running. 26．Who are the intended readers of this passage? A．Athletes preparing for marathons. B．Doctors expert in sports emergency. C．Psychologists studying mental health. D．General readers keen on family bonds. 【答案】21．B 22．B 23．A 24．C 25．D 26．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章中作者以马拉松和跑步为纽带，追忆与父亲的跑步往事，在父亲去世后将跑步化为思念与动力，在运动中寻找自我、疗愈伤痛，领悟到跑步承载的深层情感与人生意义，并将这份热爱延续给下一代。 21．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Running later became my own refuge. I chased his sub-three-hour goal for years, once dropping out at mile 23 with knee pain — a decision I still regret. When I finally broke three hours, and later 2:40, no one cheered louder than him. We jogged together until his hips failed.(后来，跑步也成了我的心灵慰藉。多年来，我一直追逐着他 “跑进三小时” 的目标。有一次我因为膝盖疼痛，在23英里处退赛，这个决定至今让我懊悔。当我终于跑进三小时，后来又跑到2小时40分时，他是欢呼声最大的那个人。我们一起慢跑，直到他的髋关节再也无法支撑。)”可知，本段主要讲述作者为实现跑步目标付出的努力以及他和父亲共同分享成功的喜悦。故选B。 22．推理判断题。根据第四段中“His death promoted my running, not as an escape, but as a way to remember and reconnect to him again. I developed a balanced approach: training hard without letting running overshadow my family or work life. (他的离世促使我继续坚持跑步，但并非作为一种逃避的方式，而是作为一种怀念和重新与他建立联系的方式。我采取了一种平衡的方法：努力训练，但不让跑步占据我家庭和工作生活的重心。)”以及第五段中“At 50, I’m slowing down a bit, but the discipline running teaches — self-awareness, determination — helps me navigate challenges he couldn’t overcome.(如今50岁的我脚步有所放缓，但跑步所培养的自律性——自我意识和坚定决心——帮助我应对那些他无法克服的挑战。)”可知，作者没有逃避父亲去世的痛苦，而是将悲伤转化为积极的动力，通过跑步纪念父亲，跑步还教会他自律，帮他应对人生挑战。由此可知，对于作者应对父亲去世的方式，B选项“It’s effective because he turns sadness into positive motivation.(这很有效，因为他把悲伤变成了积极的动力。)”这一评价是合理的。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据第四段中“I developed a balanced approach: training hard without letting running overshadow my family or work life. My father’s choices defined his life; I’d use running to live differently. (我找到了一种平衡的方式：刻苦训练，却不让跑步凌驾于家庭与工作之上。父亲的选择定义了他的人生，而我要用跑步活出不一样的人生。)”以及第五段中“Now, running mirrors my life’s rhythms. I commute on foot, check my heart rate carefully, and record the miles in Google Docs. (如今，跑步映照出我生活的节奏。我步行通勤，仔细监测心率，把里程记录在谷歌文档里。)” 可知，作者现在已经把跑步自然地融入日常生活中，并平衡好跑步、家庭和工作。故选A。 24．词句猜测题。根据第二段“running kept him steady (跑步让他保持内心平静)”和第六段中划线词下文“but couldn’t save him (但救不了他)”可知，“It gave my father a tailwind in dark times (它在黑暗时期给了我父亲tailwind，但没能救他。)”指跑步在困难时期给了他动力/助力，但救不了他，句中“tailwind”指在困境中帮助人前进的动力来源。故选C。 25．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Still, I hold on to it, believing it bridges our worlds while helping me avoid his failures. This Sunday, my children will cheer me on. My 15-year-old vows to run with me in three years — a promise that delights me. As I cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, I’ll trace the path my father ran 43 years ago.(尽管如此，我依然坚持跑步，相信它能连接我们两个世界，也帮我避开他曾遭遇的困境。这个周日，我的孩子们会为我加油。我15岁的孩子发誓三年后要和我一起跑——这个承诺让我满心欢喜。当我穿过韦拉札诺海峡大桥时，我将踏上他43年前跑过的同一条路。)”以及全文情感可知，跑步承载了作者对父亲的怀念、两代人的情感连接，以及这份热爱延续给下一代的传承；结合最后一段“Some of us are running for more than a finish line. (我们中的一些人跑的不仅仅是终点线。)”可知，最后一段传达的是跑步所承载的深厚情感意义。故选D。 26．推理判断题。根据第一段“On Sunday morning, I’ll board the Staten Island Ferry for the 12th time, heading to the start of the New York City Marathon. Each year, as I visualize the course and relax my muscles, my thoughts drift to my father, who took the same ferry in 1982. (周日早上，我将第 12 次登上斯塔滕岛渡轮，前往纽约马拉松的起点。每年，当我在脑海中勾勒赛道、放松肌肉时，思绪都会飘向我的父亲——1982 年，他也曾乘坐同一艘渡轮。)”、倒数第二段中“This Sunday, my children will cheer me on. My 15-year-old vows to run with me in three years — a promise that delights me. As I cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, I’ll trace the path my father ran 43 years ago. (这个周日，我的孩子们会为我加油。我15岁的孩子发誓三年后要和我一起跑——这个承诺让我满心欢喜。当我穿过韦拉札诺海峡大桥时，我将踏上他43年前跑过的同一条路。)”并结合全文内容可知，作者以马拉松和跑步为纽带，追忆与父亲的跑步往事，在父亲去世后将跑步化为思念与动力，体现了跑步承载的亲情、传承与生命力量，由此推知，文章是面向关注亲情与情感的普通读者。故选D。 Passage 6 （2026·天津河北·一模）Last summer, inside a busy bookstore, my son Henry was immediately captivated by a book cover. It was the first novel in Peter Brown’s popular middle-grade trilogy, The Wild Robot. He insisted on buying it and finished the entire story in just two days. However, the ending was not what he expected. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes and asked, “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” For a ten-year-old boy, this was a difficult moment. The story follows Roz, a shipwrecked robot alone on a wild island. To stay alive, she must do more than just survive in the wild — she must learn to communicate and belong. For Henry, this was the first book he had chosen entirely on his own, and it was also the first to hit him with a heavy mix of tragedy and joy. Henry was used to cheerful characters and “happily-ever-afters”, but this book was different. It introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. Later, he wiped his tears as we discussed the scene where a broken Roz leaves the island. “The story feels so real,” he whispered. I tried to explain how sadness makes the happy moments shine brighter, but I realised this was a lesson he needed to feel, not be told. Inspired by this new passion, Henry immediately requested the sequel (续篇,续集), The Wild Robot Escapes, and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects. We both agreed it was worth the wait. In this story, Roz leaves the island to stop an underwater threat called “the poison tide.” Brown expertly combines breathtaking adventure with deeper, unsettling ideas. It wasn’t just about happiness and sadness anymore; through the lens of climate change, the story explored the delicate connection between hope and despair — a complexity that Henry was now ready to embrace. At the heart of it all, there is something special about Roz that connects with children. Her confusion about life and her physical struggles in a strange world reflect the very challenges of growing up. Readers love Roz because they learn alongside her. For my son, Roz gave him the power to push through the sad parts of that first book, helping him understand a vital lesson: sometimes, sadness is not a bad thing to feel; it is just proof that we love. 27．What brought Henry to tears? A．The difficulty of finishing the novel in two days. B．The noisy atmosphere of the busy bookstore. C．The sorrowful ending of the story. D．The complexity of the words. 28．Why did the author decide not to explain the meaning of sadness to Henry? A．He felt Henry was too emotional at the moment. B．He thought it was too hard to explain clearly. C．He intended to leave it for the sequels. D．He valued Henry’s own experience. 29．What real-world issue does The Wild Robot Protects explore? A．The importance of family history. B．The survival of wild animals in tough winters. C．The rapid development of artificial intelligence. D．The impact of environmental pollution on nature. 30．What makes Roz particularly appealing to young readers? A．Her reflection of their own growth. B．Her ability to survive in the wild. C．Her fight against the poison tide. D．Her joyful and happy ending. 31．What message does the author intend to convey through Henry’s story? A．Robot stories work like magic on children. B．Misfortune is the source of great literature. C．Reading literature facilitates emotional growth. D．Discussing books helps kids survive real tragedies. 【答案】27．C 28．D 29．D 30．A 31．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了儿子自主阅读《荒野机器人》后因悲伤结局落泪，这本书让他体会悲喜交织的复杂情感。续作还涉及环保主题，主角的成长经历引发孩子共鸣，展现阅读对情感成长的重要意义。 27．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, the ending was not what he expected. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes and asked, “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” (然而，故事的结局却并非他所期望的那样。他抬头看着我，眼中满是泪水，问道：“爸爸，为什么《荒野机器人》要如此悲伤呢？”)”可知，故事悲伤的结局让亨利落泪了。故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据第三段“I tried to explain how sadness makes the happy moments shine brighter, but I realised this was a lesson he needed to feel, not be told .(我试图解释悲伤如何能让快乐的时刻更加闪耀夺目，但我意识到这需要他亲身体验，而非仅仅听我讲述就能明白的。)”可知，作者决定不向亨利解释悲伤的含义是因为他重视亨利自身的经历。故选D。 29．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“It wasn’t just about happiness and sadness anymore; through the lens of climate change, the story explored the delicate connection between hope and despair — a complexity that Henry was now ready to embrace. (这不再仅仅是关于快乐与悲伤的问题了；从气候变化的视角出发，这个故事探讨了希望与绝望之间的微妙联系——而亨利现在已准备好去接受这种复杂性了。)”可知，《荒野机器人》这部作品探讨了环境污染对自然环境的影响。故选D。 30．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Her confusion about life and her physical struggles in a strange world reflect the very challenges of growing up. (她对生活的困惑以及在陌生世界中所面临的身体上的种种困扰，恰恰反映了成长过程中的种种艰难困苦。)”可知，展现的自身成长历程让罗兹特别吸引年轻读者。故选A。 31．推理判断题。根据最后一段“At the heart of it all, there is something special about Roz that connects with children. Her confusion about life and her physical struggles in a strange world reflect the very challenges of growing up. Readers love Roz because they learn alongside her. For my son, Roz gave him the power to push through the sad parts of that first book, helping him understand a vital lesson: sometimes, sadness is not a bad thing to feel; it is just proof that we love. (从根本上说，罗兹身上有一些特别之处，能够与孩子们产生共鸣。她对生活的困惑以及在陌生世界中所面临的身体上的种种困扰，恰恰反映了成长过程中的种种艰难困苦。读者们喜欢罗兹，是因为他们能与她一同经历这一切。对于我的儿子来说，罗兹给了他克服第一本书中那些悲伤情节的力量，帮助他理解了一个重要的道理：有时候，感到悲伤并不是一件坏事；它只是证明了我们的爱。)”可知，作者通过亨利的故事想要表达阅读文学作品有助于情感的培养。故选C。 Passage 7 （2026·天津·一模）In the glittering world of Olympic figure skating, where every move is judged under the harshest of lights, failures can be brutally exposed. It was during one such moment that Mario, a once-promising star, stumbled and fell, his dream crashing down with the thud (砰的一声) of the skate blades on the ice. The initial shock was followed by a deep sense of despair. Doubts crept in, whispering that he might never rise again. Each day seemed darker than the last, as Mario struggled to find his footing in a world that suddenly felt so alien and unforgiving of himself. But within this darkness, Mario began to forgive himself and accept the reality. He remembered the countless hours of training, the sacrifices made, and the love for the sport that had burned so brightly before. Slowly, he picked himself up, dusted off the ice shards of defeat, and began to skate again. This time, it was different. Each fall became a lesson, each mistake an opportunity for growth. He learned to embrace his failures, using them as stepping stones to greater heights. With renewed determination, Mario pushed himself harder, skating with a newfound grace and power. Finally, the day arrived when our hero stepped onto the Olympic ice once more. This time, there was no fear, only focus. As the music swelled and he began his routine, every move flowed with effortless elegance. When the final note rang out, he knew he had done it. This young man had risen from the ashes of failure and embraced success again, stronger and more brilliant than before. As the crowd erupted in applause and the athlete stood center ice, a single tear traced down his cheek. It was a tear of joy, relief, and pride — a testament to the journey he had endured. At that moment, he understood that failure was not the end, but rather a beginning — a chance to rise stronger, wiser, and more determined. And so, Mario smiled, knowing that the road ahead, no matter how bumpy, would be filled with the sweet taste of victory and the knowledge that true success comes from overcoming the toughest challenges. 32．The figure skater felt so unforgiving of himself because ________. A．he fell and crashed down B．he failed the competition C．he struggled to stand on the ice D．his skate blades tripped on the ice 33．How did the athlete adjust himself back to the ice stage? A．He embraced all the tests to the journey. B．He acknowledged the failure and cheered himself up. C．He practiced more than before and endured all pains and hurts. D．He changed himself into a stronger, smarter and more powerful man. 34．Mario is a young man with the merit of ________. A．toughness and sentiments B．hard work and elegance C．perseverance and resilience D．generosity and humility 35．What can we learn from this story? A．Failure is the mother of success. B．Chances favor the prepared mind. C．Constant dripping wears away the stone. D．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. 36．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The Hard Training of a Figure Skater B．A Comeback from Failure in Olympic Skating C．The Harsh Judging in Olympic Figure Skating D．The Sweet Taste of Transient Victory 【答案】32．B 33．B 34．C 35．D 36．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位花滑运动员经历赛场失利后，心里上一度绝望并对自己产生怀疑，但经过自我调整，最终重获辉煌的故事。 32．细节理解题。根据第一段“It was during one such moment that Mario, a once-promising star, stumbled and fell, his dream crashing down with the thud (砰的一声) of the skate blades on the ice.(就在这样一个关键时刻，马里奥——这位曾经前途无量的明星——失足摔倒了，他的梦想也随之轰然破碎，伴随着冰刀在冰面上的撞击声而彻底破灭)”可知，这位花样滑冰运动员对自己苛责，因为他在这次比赛中失利了。故选B。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“But within this darkness, Mario began to forgive himself and accept the reality. He remembered the countless hours of training, the sacrifices made, and the love for the sport that had burned so brightly before. Slowly, he picked himself up, dusted off the ice shards of defeat, and began to skate again.(但在这黑暗之中，马里奥开始原谅自己，并接受了现实。他回想起无数的训练时光、所做出的牺牲以及曾经那炽热的对这项运动的热爱。慢慢地，他重新振作起来，拂去失败留下的冰屑，再次踏上了滑冰的旅程)”可知，这位运动员他接受了失败的事实，并为自己加油鼓劲。故选B。 34．推理判断题。根据第三段“But within this darkness, Mario began to forgive himself and accept the reality. He remembered the countless hours of training, the sacrifices made, and the love for the sport that had burned so brightly before. Slowly, he picked himself up, dusted off the ice shards of defeat, and began to skate again.(但在这黑暗之中，马里奥开始原谅自己，并接受了现实。他回想起无数的训练时光、所做出的牺牲以及曾经那炽热的对这项运动的热爱。慢慢地，他重新振作起来，拂去失败留下的冰屑，再次踏上了滑冰的旅程)”以及第四段“He learned to embrace his failures, using them as stepping stones to greater heights. With renewed determination, Mario pushed himself harder, skating with a newfound grace and power.(他学会了坦然接受失败，并将其作为通往更高峰的垫脚石。马里奥重拾决心，更加努力地鞭策自己，滑行时尽显前所未有的优雅与力量)”可知，马里奥是一位具有坚韧不拔和韧性的年轻人。故选C。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“At that moment, he understood that failure was not the end, but rather a beginning — a chance to rise stronger, wiser, and more determined. And so, Mario smiled, knowing that the road ahead, no matter how bumpy, would be filled with the sweet taste of victory and the knowledge that true success comes from overcoming the toughest challenges.(就在那一刻，他明白了失败并非终点，而是一个新的开始——这是一个让自己变得更强大、更睿智、更有决心的机会。于是，马里奥微笑着，他知道前方的道路，无论多么崎岖，都将充满胜利的甜蜜滋味，并且他会明白真正的成功来自于战胜最艰难的挑战)”以及文章讲述了一位花滑运动员经历赛场失利后，心里上一度绝望并对自己产生怀疑，但经过自我调整，最终重获辉煌的故事。可知，故事告诉我们“那些杀不死你的东西只会让你变得更强大”。故选D。 36．主旨大意题。文章围绕马里奥在奥运会花样滑冰赛场失误跌倒后，走出绝望、重新训练，最终重返赛场并取得成功的复出经历展开，B选项“从奥运滑冰失败中重振旗鼓”精准概括了“从失败中复出”这一核心主线，适合用作标题。故选B。 Passage 8 （2026·天津·一模）At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the productivity app politely informed Clara that she was already behind schedule. This was puzzling, as Clara had been awake for less than twenty minutes and had not yet failed at anything in particular. She had brushed her teeth, glanced at the weather, and opened her laptop — hardly signs of inefficiency. Nevertheless, the notification was firm, supported by a chart that suggested her “focus efficiency” had declined by 3 percent since yesterday. Clara had downloaded the app to gain control over her working life. It promised clarity: tasks broken into neat units, time measured precisely, distractions identified and eliminated. The language was confident and reassuring, suggesting that productivity was not a mystery but a system waiting to be managed. At first, the data felt comforting. Numbers, after all, rarely argue back, and charts offer the illusion of certainty. Over time, however, the app’s guidance grew more assertive (坚定的). Breaks were flagged as “avoidable interruptions.” Reading unrelated material was categorized as “cognitive drift.” Even moments of reflection — once a private habit Clara valued — were quietly reclassified as “non-productive intervals.” None of these labels came with punishment, only color. Red, it turned out, was enough. The app did not forbid these behaviors. It merely highlighted them. Clara noticed that she began adjusting her actions not because she disagreed with her own instincts, but because she disliked disappointing the app. She stopped pausing to think, not because it wasted time, but because it looked inefficient on the report. The daily summary, with its calm graphs and downward arrows, became the most judgmental presence in her workspace — more persuasive than any manager. Developers insist that such tools empower users by revealing hidden inefficiencies and helping them make better choices. Critics respond that the definition of efficiency is doing much of the work. When productivity is measured only by visible output, activities that resist quantification — thinking, hesitation, experimentation, even boredom — are treated as problems rather than processes. What cannot be measured is quietly pushed aside. Clara eventually realized that she was working longer hours while feeling less accomplished. The app confirmed this with admirable consistency. According to the metrics (衡量标准), she was improving steadily. According to her own experience, she was merely becoming better at obeying the measurement, mistaking compliance for progress. The promise of productivity, it seems, is not freedom from effort but freedom from ambiguity (不明确). And ambiguity, inconvenient as it may be, has yet to be fully optimized. 37．Why is Clara “puzzled” by the app’s first notification? A．She has not yet begun working. B．The data contradicts her memory. C．The app lacks sufficient information. D．The schedule has changed unexpectedly. 38．What change occurs in the app’s role over time? A．It becomes more technically accurate. B．It shifts from assisting to subtly directing behavior. C．It reduces Clara’s workload. D．It replaces human supervision. 39．What does the author imply about activities like reflection and boredom? A．They are inefficient habits. B．They should be minimized. C．They resist easy measurement. D．They are outdated working methods. 40．What is the author’s attitude toward productivity apps? A．Supportive. B．Neutral. C．Skeptical. D．Opposed. 41．What makes the best title for the passage? A．How Apps Improve Workplace Discipline? B．Measuring Success in the Digital Age. C．When Productivity Starts Watching You? D．The Science of Efficient Work. 【答案】37．A 38．B 39．C 40．C 41．C 【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Clara使用效率类应用后，行为被其数据操控，反思这类应用过度量化工作、忽视思考等无法被衡量的重要过程。 37．细节理解题。根据第一段“At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the productivity app politely informed Clara that she was already behind schedule. This was puzzling, as Clara had been awake for less than twenty minutes and had not yet failed at anything in particular. (上午9点整，生产力应用礼貌地通知克拉拉，她已经落后于计划了。这很令人困惑，因为克拉拉才醒来不到二十分钟，还没有在任何具体事情上失败过)”可知，克拉拉困惑是因为她还没有开始工作。故选A项。 38．细节理解题。根据第三段“Over time, however, the app’s guidance grew more assertive (坚定的). Breaks were flagged as “avoidable interruptions.” Reading unrelated material was categorized as “cognitive drift.” Even moments of reflection — once a private habit Clara valued — were quietly reclassified as “non-productive intervals.”(然而，随着时间的推移，该应用的指导变得更加坚定。休息被标记为“可避免的干扰”。阅读无关材料被归类为“认知漂移”。即使是克拉拉曾经珍视的私下反思时刻，也被悄悄地重新归类为“非生产性间隔”)”和第四段“The app did not forbid these behaviors. It merely highlighted them. Clara noticed that she began adjusting her actions not because she disagreed with her own instincts, but because she disliked disappointing the app. (该应用并没有禁止这些行为。它只是突出了它们。克拉拉注意到，她开始调整自己的行为，不是因为她不同意自己的直觉，而是因为她不喜欢让应用失望)”可知，应用随着时间的推移从辅助变成了微妙地指导行为。故选B项。 39．推理判断题。根据第五段“Critics respond that the definition of efficiency is doing much of the work. When productivity is measured only by visible output, activities that resist quantification — thinking, hesitation, experimentation, even boredom — are treated as problems rather than processes. What cannot be measured is quietly pushed aside. (批评者指出，效率的定义是完成大部分工作。当生产力仅通过可见的输出来衡量时，那些难以量化的活动——思考、犹豫、实验，甚至无聊——都被视为问题，而不是过程。无法衡量的东西被悄悄地推到一边)”可知，作者暗示像反思和无聊这样的活动难以被简单衡量。故选C项。 40．推理判断题。根据第五段“Critics respond that the definition of efficiency is doing much of the work. When productivity is measured only by visible output, activities that resist quantification — thinking, hesitation, experimentation, even boredom — are treated as problems rather than processes. What cannot be measured is quietly pushed aside. (批评者指出，效率的定义是完成大部分工作。当生产力仅通过可见的输出来衡量时，那些难以量化的活动——思考、犹豫、实验，甚至无聊——都被视为问题，而不是过程。无法衡量的东西被悄悄地推到一边)”和第六段“According to her own experience, she was merely becoming better at obeying the measurement, mistaking compliance for progress. (根据她自己的经验，她只是更擅长遵守衡量标准，把遵守误认为是进步)”可知，作者对生产力应用持怀疑态度。故选C项。 41．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了克拉拉使用生产力应用，从最初的觉得数据令人安心，到后来应用对她行为的微妙指导，让她开始反思这种应用对工作和生活的影响，即当生产力开始监视你时的情况。所以C项“When Productivity Starts Watching You (当生产力开始监视你时)”最能概括文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 Passage 1 （2026·天津河西·一模）For as long as he could remember, Ben’s world had been defined by straight lines and precise angles. His dream was to become an architect, and his sketchbook was filled with drawings of modern-looking buildings and complex bridges. The messy, unpredictable world of living things held little interest for him. That was, until his high school required a semester of community service. Reluctantly, Ben signed up for “Green Guardians”, a program that involved tending to the community garden. He was assigned to work with Mr. Henderson, a retired carpenter in his seventies whose hands were rough and marked with years of labor, but whose eyes held a surprising gentleness. Their first task was to repair a broken brick path. Ben, eager to apply his “expertise”, immediately pulled out a tape measure and began calculating. “The bricks need to be evenly spaced, exactly 5 centimeters apart for structural integrity and visual appeal,” he announced. Mr. Henderson laughed softly, wiping his brow with a handkerchief. “Son,” he said, “in a garden, nothing is ever perfectly even. Look.” He pointed to a nearby oak tree. “See how its roots have gently pushed these bricks up over the years? That’s not a mistake; it’s a story. Our job isn’t to fight that story, but to work with it.” Ben was puzzled. In his designs, irregularity was a flaw to be corrected. Yet, as the weeks passed, he watched Mr. Henderson work. He didn’t just replace bricks; he observed how the sunlight fell, where the rainwater pooled, and which plants were struggling for space. He repaired the path, but also widened a curve to give a rose bush more room, and used slightly different colored bricks to create a gentle pattern that guided the eye toward a beautiful, old bench. One afternoon, as they were planting new young plants, a heavy rain suddenly began to fall. Ben rushed to cover the plants with a plastic sheet, but Mr. Henderson stopped him. “Let them feel the rain,” he said. “A little struggle makes the roots grow stronger.” They sat under the small building, watching the rain nourish the earth. In that quiet moment, surrounded by the sound of rain and the smell of wet soil, Ben felt a shift within himself. He realized that Mr. Henderson wasn’t just building a path or tending plants; he was fostering a living, breathing ecosystem where every imperfection had a purpose. On the last day of the program, Ben looked at the garden — not as a collection of individual plants and structures, but as a whole. The winding path, the uneven flower beds, the trees of different heights — it all worked together in a harmonious, beautiful way. He opened his sketchbook to a new page. This time, he didn’t draw a towering skyscraper. Instead, he began sketching a design for a small, sustainable community library, one with lots of natural light, green walls, and pathways that adapted to the existing trees. He showed it to Mr. Henderson. The old man studied it for a long moment, then nodded, a slow smile spreading across his face. “Now you’re not just drawing buildings,” he said. “You’re designing a home for life.” Ben finally understood. True design wasn’t about forcing order on the world. It was about listening to it, learning from it, and creating spaces where both people and nature could thrive, imperfectly and beautifully together. 42．Why did Ben initially feel uninterested in the community garden program? A．He thought gardening was too physically demanding. B．He believed it had nothing to do with his career goal. C．He was afraid of getting his hands dirty. D．He disliked working with elderly people. 43．What can be inferred about Mr. Henderson’s view of irregularities in the garden from his words “That’s not a mistake; it’s a story.”? A．He sees them as problems that must be fixed immediately. B．He considers them evidence of poor past maintenance. C．He values them as meaningful parts of the garden’s history and character. D．He views them as artistic decorations that should be highlighted to attract visitors. 44．How did Mr. Henderson’s philosophy influence Ben’s work on the path? A．Ben insisted on using more precise measurements. B．Ben learned to include natural elements and stories into his work. C．Ben decided to remove the old tree roots completely. D．Ben convinced Mr. Henderson to follow his original design. 45．What is the key reason for the change in Ben’s final sketchbook design? A．He gave up his dream of becoming an architect. B．He wanted to impress Mr. Henderson with a complex drawing. C．His understanding of design evolved to include harmony with nature. D．He found garden design more profitable than architecture. 46．Which of the following best summarizes the main theme of the story? A．True design originates from collaborating with nature. B．Elderly people possess invaluable wisdom that the young often ignore. C．Community service is a compulsory requirement for personal growth. D．Academic knowledge is always superior to practical experience. 【答案】42．B 43．C 44．B 45．C 46．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了原本梦想成为建筑师的Ben，通过参与社区花园服务项目，在退休木匠Mr. Henderson的影响下，逐渐理解到设计与自然和谐共处的重要性，并最终改变了自己的设计理念的故事。 42．推理判断题。根据第一段中“His dream was to become an architect, and his sketchbook was filled with drawings of modern-looking buildings and complex bridges. The messy, unpredictable world of living things held little interest for him. That was, until his high school required a semester of community service.(他的梦想是成为一名建筑师，他的素描本里画满了现代化的建筑和复杂的桥梁。他对杂乱无章、不可预测的生物世界没什么兴趣。直到他的高中要求他参加一个学期的社区服务)”和第二段中“Reluctantly, Ben signed up for “Green Guardians”, a program that involved tending to the community garden.(Ben不情愿地报名参加了“绿色卫士”项目，这个项目包括照料社区花园)”可知，Ben最初对社区花园项目不感兴趣是因为他认为社区花园是杂乱无章、不可预测的生物世界，这与他的职业目标无关。故选B项。 43．推理判断题。根据第四段中“He pointed to a nearby oak tree. “See how its roots have gently pushed these bricks up over the years? That’s not a mistake; it’s a story. Our job isn’t to fight that story, but to work with it.”(他指着附近的一棵橡树。“看到这些年来它的根是如何轻轻地把这些砖块拱起来的吗?这不是错误，而是一个故事。我们的工作不是与这个故事抗争，而是与之合作”)”可推知，Mr. Henderson认为花园中的不规则性是花园历史和特征的有意义的一部分，而不是需要立即修复的问题或过去维护不善的证据，也不是吸引游客的艺术装饰。故选C项。 44．推理判断题。根据第五段“Ben was puzzled. In his designs, irregularity was a flaw to be corrected. Yet, as the weeks passed, he watched Mr. Henderson work. He didn’t just replace bricks; he observed how the sunlight fell, where the rainwater pooled, and which plants were struggling for space. He repaired the path, but also widened a curve to give a rose bush more room, and used slightly different colored bricks to create a gentle pattern that guided the eye toward a beautiful, old bench.(Ben困惑不已。在他的设计理念中，不规则是需要修正的缺陷。然而，随着时间推移，他观察着Henderson先生的工作方式——这位匠人并非单纯更换砖块，而是先观察阳光的倾洒角度、雨水的汇聚轨迹，以及哪些植物正为生长空间而挣扎。他在修缮小径的同时，特意将某处弯道拓宽，为玫瑰丛留出生长的余地；又用深浅微差的砖块铺出柔和的纹路，将视线引向一张古朴的长椅)”可推知，在Mr. Henderson的影响下，Ben学会了将自然元素和故事融入他的工作中，而不是仅仅坚持精确的测量或完全按照自己的设计。故选B项。 45．推理判断题。根据第六段中“In that quiet moment, surrounded by the sound of rain and the smell of wet soil, Ben felt a shift within himself. He realized that Mr. Henderson wasn’t just building a path or tending plants; he was fostering a living, breathing ecosystem where every imperfection had a purpose.(在那安静的时刻，被雨声和湿土的气味包围着，Ben感到自己内心发生了变化。他意识到，Mr. Henderson不仅仅是在铺路或照料植物；他正在培育一个活生生的、呼吸着的生态系统，在这个系统中，每一个不完美都有其目的)”和第七段“On the last day of the program, Ben looked at the garden — not as a collection of individual plants and structures, but as a whole. The winding path, the uneven flower beds, the trees of different heights — it all worked together in a harmonious, beautiful way. He opened his sketchbook to a new page. This time, he didn’t draw a towering skyscraper. Instead, he began sketching a design for a small, sustainable community library, one with lots of natural light, green walls, and pathways that adapted to the existing trees.(在项目的最后一天，Ben看着花园——不是把它看作是一堆单独的植物和建筑，而是看作一个整体。蜿蜒的小路，高低不平的花坛，高低不一的树木——所有这些都和谐而美丽地结合在一起。他把速写本翻到新的一页。这一次，他没有画高耸的摩天大楼。相反，他开始设计一个小型的、可持续发展的社区图书馆，一个拥有大量自然光线、绿色墙壁和适应现有树木的路径的图书馆)”可知，Ben最终素描本设计发生变化的关键原因是他对设计的理解已经演变为包括与自然的和谐共处。故选C项。 46．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“Ben finally understood. True design wasn’t about forcing order on the world. It was about listening to it, learning from it, and creating spaces where both people and nature could thrive, imperfectly and beautifully together.(Ben终于明白。真正的设计不是给世界强加秩序。而是倾听它，向它学习，创造一个人类和自然都能在不完美和美丽中共同繁荣的空间)”可知，文章通过Ben在社区花园项目中的经历，展示了与自然合作、倾听自然并从中学习的设计理念，故事的主题是真正的设计源于与自然的合作。故选A项。 Passage 2 （2026·天津滨海新区·一模）Like many Americans, my father, Kenneth Hamilton, must have heard Paul Robeson sing over the radio at one time or another. He must have read about Robeson’s extraordinary feats of daring and skill on the football fields of Rutgers. “I imagine,” he would begin, “that Mr. Paul Robeson woke up one morning to find there was more to the day than playing football. I know I did (my father played football for Iowa State) . I imagine he looked around him. He saw that plenty of his people already were preachers; there were enough morticians (殡仪业者) to reach from here to kingdom to come. I imagine Mr. Robeson decided then and there he would be what there never had been before. And he was.” I don’t recall Kenneth Hamilton ever saying what it was Paul Robeson became besides a football star. But surely he was referring to Robeson’s powerful singing voice. Yet what came through clearly to me at the time was this: If one were to become anything, it would have to be not only the best but wholly original, a new idea. This concept sank deep into my consciousness. Imperceptibly (不知不觉地) ,I grow up yearning for the unusual, seeking something unique in myself. I longed not just to write, but to newly write and like no one else. Kenneth Hamilton wanted no less for his youngest child. “Like no one else,” he had been no less himself. Graduating from Iowa State Business College in the early 1890s when it was an achievement when a black man completed high school, he began his search for employment. One day, the banker for whom his mother worked as a cook asked that young Kenneth be sent around to the bank, where there was a suitable job for him. He hurried over to the bank, absolutely amazed at this sudden stroke of luck. Dressed in starched collar and gray business suit, he wondered what he would become. Kenneth Hamilton walked directly into the bank and was promptly handed a mop and a bucket. He threw both the length of the establishment and turned on his heel, never to return. Perhaps he should have accepted that first mop and bucket, but I’m rather glad his imagination wouldn’t permit him. For now I have pleasure of remembering him as a man who would not allow mind or body to be limited by another’s reality. I could have wanted no less for a father. 47．According to the first paragraph, Kenneth Hamilton and Paul Robeson were similar because they ________. A．were both talented singers B．both played football for Iowa state C．both had aspirations for things greater than sports D．both, at one time, aspired to be preachers 48．Which of the following best exemplifies what the author refers to as the “wholly original, a new idea” (in paragraph 2) ? A．The author’s resolve to be unlike any other writer. B．The author’s choice to write about her past experiences. C．Kenneth Hamilton’s decision to play football. D．Paul Robeson’s determination that he would not be a preacher. 49．How did Kenneth Hamilton feel when he was told there was a suitable job for him in the bank? A．grateful but concerned B．eager and surprised. C．overwhelmed but hopeful D．frustrated and discouraged 50．The passage suggests that the author’s admiration for her father is the result of ________. A．his willingness to submit to society’s expectations of him B．the expectations he placed on his mind and body C．the imagination by which he undertook his daily assignments D．his courage in seeking a bank job in the 1890s 51．Which of the following statements is RIGHT? A．Kenneth Hamilton wanted to be a preacher before. B．Kenneth Hamilton would not allow his mind or body to be limited by another’s reality. C．Kenneth Hamilton’s achievement of education didn’t permit him to accept the job that the bank offered him. D．Influenced by Kenneth Hamilton, the author wanted to be a writer. 【答案】47．C 48．A 49．B 50．B 51．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章是作者对其父亲Kenneth Hamilton的回忆与致敬，通过父亲的人生经历展现其独立人格对作者的深远影响。 47．查细节理解题。根据第一段的“I imagine that Mr. Paul Robeson woke up one morning to find there was more to the day than playing football. I know I did (my father played football for Iowa State)(我想保罗·罗伯逊先生某天早上醒来，发现一天中除了踢足球还有更多的事情要做。我知道我父亲也是如此——他为爱荷华州立大学踢足球)”可知，Kenneth Hamilton和Paul Robeson的相似之处在于，他们都不满足于仅仅从事体育运动，都有追求更高目标的抱负。故选C项。 48．推理判断题。根据第二段的“I longed not just to write, but to newly write and like no one else. (我不仅渴望写作，还渴望以独一无二的方式写作)”可知，作者所指的“完全原创、全新的理念”正是她自己决心成为与众不同的作家的志向。故选A项。 49．细节理解题。根据第四段的“He hurried over to the bank, absolutely amazed at this sudden stroke of luck(他急忙赶到银行，对这突如其来的好运感到非常惊讶)”可知，当被告知银行有合适的工作时，Kenneth Hamilton感到急切且惊讶。故选B项。 50．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“For now I have pleasure of remembering him as a man who would not allow mind or body to be limited by another’s reality(现在我很高兴记得他是一个不愿让自己的思想和身体被他人的现实所限制的人)”可知，作者对父亲的敬佩源于他不让自己的思想和身体被他人的现实所限制，即他对自己思想和身体的高要求。故选B项。 51．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“For now I have pleasure of remembering him as a man who would not allow mind or body to be limited by another’s reality(现在我很高兴记得他是一个不愿让自己的思想和身体被他人的现实所限制的人)”可知，Kenneth Hamilton不允许自己的思想或身体受到他人现实的限制，所以B项的说法是正确的。故选B项。 Passage 3 （2026·天津红桥·一模）In 2004, when my daughter Becky was ten, she and my husband, Joe, were united in their desire for a dog. As for me, I shared none of their wish. But why, they pleaded. “Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.” But we’ll do it. “Really? You’re going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the dog?” Yes, yes and yes. “I don’t believe you.” We will. We promise. They didn’t. From day two (everyone wanted to walk the cute puppy that first day), neither thought to walk the dog. While I was slow to accept that I would be the one to keep track of her shots, to schedule her vet appointments, to feed and clean her, Misty knew this on day one. As she looked up at the three new humans in her life (small, medium, and large), she calculated, “The medium one is the sucker in the pack.” Quickly, she and I developed something very similar to a Vulcan mind meld (心灵融合). She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers, beam her need, and then wait, trusting I would understand, which, strangely, I almost always did. In no time, she became my fifth appendage (附肢), snoring on my home-office couch as I worked, cradling against my feet as I read, and splaying across my stomach as I watched television. Even so, part of me continued to resent walking duty. Joe and Becky had promised. Not fair, I’d balk (不心甘情愿地做) silently as she and I walked. “Not fair.” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our return home. Then one day — January 1, 2007, to be exact — my husband’s doctor uttered an unthinkable word: leukemia (白血病). With that, I spent eight to ten hours a day with Joe in the hospital, doing anything and everything I could to ease his discomfort. During those six months of hospitalizations, Becky,12 at that time, adjusted to other adults being in the house when she returned from school. My work colleagues adjusted to my taking off at a moment’s notice for medical emergencies. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old routine remained. Save one: Misty still needed walking. At the beginning, when friends offered to take her through her paces, I declined because I knew they had their own households to deal with. As the months went by, I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty. The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to gather my thoughts or to just be before the day’s medical drama unfolded. The evening walk was a time to shake off the day’s upsets and let the worry tracks in my head go to white noise. When serious illness visits your household, it’s not just your daily routine and your assumptions about the future that are no longer familiar. Pretty much everyone you know acts differently. After Joe died in 2009, Misty slept on his pillow. I’m grateful — to a point. The truth is, after years of balking, I’ve come to enjoy my walks with Misty. As I watch her chase a squirrel, throwing her whole being into the here-and-now of an exercise that has never once ended in victory, she reminded me, too, that no matter how harsh the present or unpredictable the future, there’s almost always some measure of joy to be extracted from the moment. 52．It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that ______. A．Misty was quite smart B．Misty could solve math problems C．The writer was a slow learner D．No one walked Misty the first day 53．What can we learn from Paragraphs 4 and 5? A．The author didn’t want to walk the dog because she didn’t like her. B．The dog was naughty and annoying. C．Although loving the dog, she was reluctant to walk her. D．She always shouted at the dog while walking. 54．The story came to its turning point when ______. A．Joe died in 2009 B．the writer began to walk the dog C．Joe fell ill in 2007 D．the dog tried to please the writer 55．Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital? A．The walk provided her with spiritual comfort. B．Her friends didn’t offer any help. C．She could unfold the day’s medical drama. D．She didn’t want Misty to be others’ companion. 56．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．One should learn to enjoy hard times. B．A disaster can change everything in life. C．Moments of joy suggest that there is still hope ahead. D．People will change their attitude toward you when you are in difficulty. 【答案】52．A 53．C 54．C 55．A 56．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者原本不愿养狗，但在丈夫生病后，开始享受与狗散步的时光，并从狗身上领悟到无论当下多艰难，未来多不可预测，都应珍惜当下的快乐。 52．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“As she looked up at the three new humans in her life (small, medium, and large), she calculated, “The medium one is the sucker in the pack.” (当她抬头看着她生命中的三个新人类(小、中、大)时，她盘算着：“中等身材的那个是这群人中的傻瓜。”) ”可知，Misty能根据人的体型判断出谁好欺负，这表明Misty非常聪明。故选A项。 53．推理判断题。根据文章第五段中“Even so, part of me continued to resent walking duty. Joe and Becky had promised. Not fair, I’d balk (不心甘情愿地做) silently as she and I walked. “Not fair.” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our return home. (即便如此，我内心的一部分仍然对遛狗的任务感到不满。乔和贝基承诺过的。这不公平，当我和她一起走的时候，我会默默地抗议。“这不公平。”我们一回到家，我就会大声提醒任何能听到的人。)”可知，作者虽然爱这只狗，但并不愿意遛狗。因此，选项C“Although loving the dog, she was reluctant to walk her. (虽然爱这只狗，但她不愿意遛它)”是正确表述。故选C项。 54．细节理解题。根据文章第六段“Then one day — January 1, 2007, to be exact — my husband’s doctor uttered an unthinkable word: leukemia (白血病). With that, I spent eight to ten hours a day with Joe in the hospital, doing anything and everything I could to ease his discomfort. During those six months of hospitalizations, Becky,12 at that time, adjusted to other adults being in the house when she returned from school. My work colleagues adjusted to my taking off at a moment’s notice for medical emergencies. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old routine remained. (然后有一天——确切地说是2007年1月1日——我丈夫的医生说出了一个难以想象的词：白血病。从那以后，我每天花8到10个小时在医院陪Joe，尽我所能减轻他的不适。在那六个月的住院期间，当时12岁的Becky适应了放学回家时家里有其他大人的情况。我的同事们也适应了我因为医疗紧急情况而随时离开的情况。我生活的每一部分都发生了变化；旧的生活习惯没有一部分保留下来。)”可知，故事在2007年Joe生病时发生了转折。故选C项。 55．细节理解题。根据文章第八段“As the months went by, I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty. The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to gather my thoughts or to just be before the day’s medical drama unfolded. The evening walk was a time to shake off the day’s upsets and let the worry tracks in my head go to white noise. (随着几个月的过去，我开始意识到我实际上想遛Misty。早上去医院前的散步是一个安静、平和的时间，可以整理我的思绪，或者在一天的医疗剧上演之前只是简单地存在。晚上的散步是摆脱一天烦恼的时刻，让我脑海中的忧虑变成白噪音。)”可知，作者在Joe住院期间继续遛Misty是因为散步给她提供了精神上的安慰。故选A项。 56．推理判断题。通读全文，结合文章最后一段中“As I watch her chase a squirrel, throwing her whole being into the here-and-now of an exercise that has never once ended in victory, she reminded me, too, that no matter how harsh the present or unpredictable the future, there’s almost always some measure of joy to be extracted from the moment. (当我看着她追逐一只松鼠，全身心地投入到这个从未以胜利告终的锻炼中时，她也提醒我，无论现在多么艰难或未来多么不可预测，几乎总能从这一刻中找到一些快乐。)”可知，作者原本不愿养狗，但在丈夫生病后，开始享受与狗散步的时光，并从狗身上领悟到无论当下多艰难，未来多不可预测，都应珍惜当下的快乐。由此推知，作者想传达的信息是，快乐的瞬间暗示着前方仍有希望。故选C项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $学科网 1.D 2.B 3.D 6.A 7.B 8.A 11.C 12.A 13. 16.B 17.D 18. 21.B 22.B 23. 27.C 28.D 29. 32.B 33.B 34. 37.A 38.B 39. 42.B 43.C 44. 47.C 48.A 49. 52.A 53.C 54. www zxx k com 让教与学更高效 专题04阅读理解（记叙文） 参考答案 4.C5.C 9.D 10.B B 14.D 15.B 19.C 20.D A 24.C 25.D 26.D D 30.A 31.C 35.D 36.B 40.C 41.C B 45.C 46.A 夕 50.B 51.B 55.A 56.C 专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） Passage 1 （2026·天津南开·一模）When young, I dreamed of becoming many things. I wished I was an astronaut going up into space, finding new planets and jumping around in a cool space suit. I imagined being a cowboy in the west having gun fights and wearing stylish cowboy boots. I pretended to be a famous footballer, using my skills to score lots of goals. I love being able to play the role of somebody, even just for a short time, to try to realize what it might be like to walk in their shoes. Looking back, I realize that imagination is a wonderful thing. I was able to create entire environments in my head, using nothing more than my brain, and to be able to adapt things in my everyday surroundings to fit the specific story of the day. Growing up with brothers and sisters also helped, as it meant that even bigger stories could be created, combining our ideas and putting our thoughts into action. It also allowed for more varieties in the story, as sometimes I could be the hero while on other occasions, I would be the bad guy. One of my all-time favorite memories as a kid was recreating the Indiana Jones character in my back garden. I played the role of Indiana Jones, with my younger sister as my assistant and my brother as the evil man. We used everything in our garden, from the path to the fence, as part of the storyline to create obstacle that needed to be overcome, and we would keep the story going for hours! My personal favorite was Indiana Jones and the Stolen Easter Eggs, where my brother hid small chocolate eggs around and my sister and I had to find them by answering questions or solving a puzzle. It was difficult but eventually we found all the eggs and shared them together. 1．What is mainly discussed in the first paragraph? A．The author’s early careers. B．The author’s longing for future. C．The author’s childhood adventure. D．The author’s youthful fantasies. 2．Why did the author say “Growing up with brothers and sisters also helped”? A．They could defeat the bad guys in school. B．They could put on larger performances. C．They could discuss the environments together. D．They could share some joys and sorrows. 3．According to the third paragraph, how did the writer and his siblings create their adventure? A．By buying special tools for their game. B．By planning the whole story before playing. C．By copying scenes from an Indiana Jones movie. D．By making the garden part of their adventure game. 4．What does the author imply about the nature of true fun? A．It relies on creating complex scenarios with fancy toys. B．It depends on following a structured plan guided by adults. C．It comes from freedom and making do with what is available. D．It requires a large group of people to be enjoyable. 5．According to the passage, the author in childhood can be described as __________. A．aggressive and brave B．naughty and realistic C．imaginative and energetic D．creative and hard-working Passage 2 （2026·天津·一模）Normally I pass my morning commute absorbed in a book, headphones on. I miss a lot of what’s going on around me, but my reading hours are so limited and my “Books Read in2025” list is so embarrassingly short that I give up presence to get a couple of chapters in. On a recent day, however, I kept my book in my bag and made a game of looking at the people around me and imagining what their voices sound like. This game isn’t really fun, as games go, but it keeps me occupied, noticing, engaged with the world rather than ignoring it. In his poem “Everything Is Waiting for You,” David Whyte addresses the fundamental error of assuming separateness from everything and everyone else. “As if life were a progressive and cunning crime/ with no witness to the tiny hidden transgressions (越界).” He advises the reader to become alert. “You must note/ the way the soap dish enables you, or the window latch grants you freedom.” The ordinary items around us are animate (有生命的) in his reading of the world. And not only that — they’re likely to look on us favorably, to enable us, free us. My retreat into books while on the train is only partly about getting reading done. It’s also about shutting out distraction, because I think that whatever is happening around me is disturbing, at the very least extraneous to my central purpose, which is getting from A to B． Sitting and just being in space with strangers, instead of retreating into a book or a phone, sometimes requires a mental shift. Who and what else is here? What if these noise-canceling headphones are keeping me from hearing the actually quite charming voices of the people beside me? If I want to feel more connected to other people, then what’s protective isn’t always productive. Or, as Whyte instructs, “Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the/conversation.” 6．Why does the author usually bury herself in a book during her commute? A．To catch up on reading. B．To improve her public image. C．To observe strangers secretly. D．To make the commute feel shorter. 7．What does David Whyte seem to think of the world in his poem? A．A test that challenges us. B．A presence that supports us. C．A stage where we perform alone. D．A place where we make mistakes. 8．What does the underlined word “extraneous” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Irrelevant. B．Dangerous. C．Unusual. D．Essential. 9．What does the author encourage readers to do? A．Keep to yourself and avoid small talk. B．Escape into books and block out noise. C．Listen to inner thoughts and reflect on them. D．Put down the headphones and tune in to others. 10．What can we infer from the author’s experience of giving up reading on the commute? A．She found the game of imagining voices extremely interesting. B．She realized that being engaged with the world is meaningful. C．She decided to stop reading books during all her daily trips. D．She felt disturbed by the noises from the people around her. Passage 3 （2026·天津滨海新区·一模）One of the most incredible changes I’ve made in my life, which has undoubtedly made me a happier person and a better friend, is learning to let go of judging people. Once, I visited an old friend who was actively neglecting his own health — he was overweight and had high blood pressure, and yet he ate junk food and never exercised. I knew he could improve his health by changing his daily decisions. So I judged him, got angry with him, indirectly insulted him with my opinionated (武断的) commentary, and then we parted on bad terms, which made me regret for a long time. I was unaware of what my friend was going through. The truth is, he had been deeply depressed about his poor health, feeling ugly, scared, and he was determined to improve himself. He was truly wonderful but I wasn’t appreciating him. Instead, I was only focusing on how much “better” I was! That was really my fault. In short, I actively remind myself NOT to judge. Be kind, humble, open and teachable. There is a story behind every person. Ask about their stories, and then listen. There’s a reason why they are the way they are. Think about that, and respect them for who they are. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses. The more you see the good in other people, the more good you will uncover in yourself. This is how to make a difference. We all take different roads seeking fulfillment and joy. That someone isn’t on your road doesn’t mean they’re lost. It’s OK to be upset, but it’s never OK to be cruel. In disagreement with others, deal only with the present situation; don’t bring up the past or any other form of drama. The most memorable people in your life will be the ones who loved you when you were not very lovable. Remember this, and return the favor when you’re able. No matter what happens, be good to the people around you. Being good is a peaceful way to live, and a beautiful legacy to leave behind. 11．Why did the author get mad with his friend? A．He looked down upon his friend. B．He wasn’t used to his friend’s routine. C．His friend cared little about his health. D．His friend never paid a visit to the doctor. 12．What does the underlined phrase “parted on bad terms” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．left each other unhappily. B．Forgave each other. C．Discussed this in another place. D．Continued to do other things. 13．How should we get along with others according to the author? A．Share our stories with them. B．Focus on the good in them. C．Give them some advice. D．Help them through criticizing. 14．What should you do when you disagree with others? A．You should pretend to agree B．You should take a step back. C．You should make a big scene. D．You should consider the matter as it stands. 15．What is the text mainly about? A．Keeping friendship forever. B．Giving no judgment on others. C．How to be good to people around you. D．How to build good relationships with others. Passage 4 （2026·天津河东·一模）“Kevin! Kevin! Did you hear what I said?” Ms. Reed, the band director, looked straight at him — she wanted him to take Robin’s place, since Robin had broken her arm, and play a solo at the concert. Kevin agreed, trying hard to hide his sadness: he was terrified of performing on stage, freezing up completely when playing alone, even though he was the best saxophone player in his middle school band and played with the senior high band too. James, his bandmate, felt sorry for him and shared how he’d fainted on stage during a solo because he was so nervous. The story only made Kevin more worried, but something worse was coming. Kelly, the overly competitive top flutist in the state, stopped him, saying that the Youth Symphony director would come to the concert to listen to his solo — and if he played well, he could get a chance to try out. Her words made him feel heavy inside; he’d wanted to join the Youth Symphony for a long time but never had the courage to audition. Running out of the school, Kevin thought of excuses to skip the solo: pretending to be ill, saying he’d hurt his finger. But he knew his parents would see he was lying, and hurting his finger on purpose was too dangerous. By the time he got home, his mom was very happy, talking excitedly about the Youth Symphony chance and Ms. Reed’s praise. Kevin lied that his day was okay, then went down to the furnace room — called “Kevin’s Dungeon” — his practice space. He picked up his saxophone, took a deep breath, and started to play. This time, he didn’t focus on the fear of messing up; he focused on the music he loved. Maybe this solo wasn’t a nightmare — it was a chance to turn his dream into reality. The final note faded, and loud applause burst out. Kevin smiled and felt a warm rush of joy in his heart. He finally understood that courage isn’t the lack of fear, but going ahead in spite of it. Dreams never come to those who run away from challenges; they always wait for those who dare to face their fears and try. 16．Why did Ms. Reed ask Kevin to play the solo at the concert? A．Kevin was the most skilled sax player in the senior high band. B．Robin was unable to perform due to a broken arm. C．The Youth Symphony director personally recommended Kevin. D．Kevin had been eager to get the solo opportunity for a long time. 17．The underlined phrase “freezing up” in Paragraph 1 probably means _________. A．staying calm to deal with the performance B．feeling extremely cold on the frightening stage C．having great confidence in playing the solo D．being unable to move or act because of nervousness 18．What made Kevin’s anxiety grow after he received the solo task? A．James told him about his own embarrassing solo experience. B．His mother didn’t believe he could perform well on stage. C．Kelly laughed at him for lacking the courage to audition. D．He found his practice room was too small to play the saxophone. 19．We can infer from the last paragraph that Kevin finally chose to _________. A．pretend to be sick and miss the concert instantly B．gave up his dream of joining the Youth Symphony C．face the challenge and practice for the solo actively D．ask the band director to replace him with another student 20．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Successful Solo Performance B．The Competitive Flutist Kelly C．A Strict, Generous and Kind Band Director D．Stage Fright and A New Chance Passage 5 （2026·天津南开·一模）On Sunday morning, I’ll board the Staten Island Ferry for the 12th time, heading to the start of the New York City Marathon. Each year, as I visualize the course and relax my muscles, my thoughts drift to my father, who took the same ferry in 1982. He was 40 then, struggling with identity and beginning a difficult chapter of his life. Yet running kept him steady. I was seven, watching at mile 16 as he nearly broke three hours — his fastest marathon ever, an achievement he always credited to my being there. Running later became my own refuge. I chased his sub-three-hour goal for years, once dropping out at mile 23 with knee pain — a decision I still regret. When I finally broke three hours, and later 2:40, no one cheered louder than him. We jogged together until his hips failed. His later years were shadowed by physical decline. He abandoned running, though he often talked proudly of his marathon-strengthened heart, until his heart, too, gave out. His death promoted my running, not as an escape, but as a way to remember and reconnect to him again. I developed a balanced approach: training hard without letting running overshadow my family or work life. My father’s choices defined his life; I’d use running to live differently. Now, running mirrors my life’s rhythms. I commute on foot, check my heart rate carefully, and record the miles in Google Docs. At 50, I’m slowing down a bit, but the discipline running teaches — self-awareness, determination — helps me navigate challenges he couldn’t overcome. I know running isn’t a cure for everything. It gave my father a tailwind in dark times but couldn’t save him. Still, I hold on to it, believing it bridges our worlds while helping me avoid his failures. This Sunday, my children will cheer me on. My 15-year-old vows to run with me in three years — a promise that delights me. As I cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, I’ll trace the path my father ran 43 years ago. The view from the bridge is vast, the road ahead long. If you’re near mile 16, just past the Queensboro Bridge, cheer loudly. Some of us are running for more than a finish line. 21．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The author’s regret for dropping out of a marathon due to knee pain. B．The author’s efforts to achieve his running goal and their shared joy. C．The author’s decision to take up running under his father’s influence. D．The author’s pride in breaking his father’s unattainable marathon record. 22．What is a reasonable comment of the author’s way of dealing with his father’s death? A．It’s common because most people will choose sports to escape. B．It’s effective because he turns sadness into positive motivation. C．It’s unhealthy because he uses running to avoid facing the pain. D．It’s unwise because running may cause more physical problems. 23．How does the author manage his running now? A．He integrates running into his daily life naturally. B．He attaches running to the sufferings as his father. C．He prioritizes running over family and work duties. D．He tracks his running to socialize with other runners. 24．What does the underlined word “tailwind” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A．A difficult challenge that causes trouble. B．A strong wind that stops one from moving. C．A source of motivation that helps progress. D．A temporary advantage that surprises others. 25．What key message does the last paragraph convey? A．The author’s vision to run with his son in the future. B．The importance of cheering for runners at mile 16. C．The view from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. D．Deep emotional significance carried by running. 26．Who are the intended readers of this passage? A．Athletes preparing for marathons. B．Doctors expert in sports emergency. C．Psychologists studying mental health. D．General readers keen on family bonds. Passage 6 （2026·天津河北·一模）Last summer, inside a busy bookstore, my son Henry was immediately captivated by a book cover. It was the first novel in Peter Brown’s popular middle-grade trilogy, The Wild Robot. He insisted on buying it and finished the entire story in just two days. However, the ending was not what he expected. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes and asked, “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” For a ten-year-old boy, this was a difficult moment. The story follows Roz, a shipwrecked robot alone on a wild island. To stay alive, she must do more than just survive in the wild — she must learn to communicate and belong. For Henry, this was the first book he had chosen entirely on his own, and it was also the first to hit him with a heavy mix of tragedy and joy. Henry was used to cheerful characters and “happily-ever-afters”, but this book was different. It introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. Later, he wiped his tears as we discussed the scene where a broken Roz leaves the island. “The story feels so real,” he whispered. I tried to explain how sadness makes the happy moments shine brighter, but I realised this was a lesson he needed to feel, not be told. Inspired by this new passion, Henry immediately requested the sequel (续篇,续集), The Wild Robot Escapes, and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects. We both agreed it was worth the wait. In this story, Roz leaves the island to stop an underwater threat called “the poison tide.” Brown expertly combines breathtaking adventure with deeper, unsettling ideas. It wasn’t just about happiness and sadness anymore; through the lens of climate change, the story explored the delicate connection between hope and despair — a complexity that Henry was now ready to embrace. At the heart of it all, there is something special about Roz that connects with children. Her confusion about life and her physical struggles in a strange world reflect the very challenges of growing up. Readers love Roz because they learn alongside her. For my son, Roz gave him the power to push through the sad parts of that first book, helping him understand a vital lesson: sometimes, sadness is not a bad thing to feel; it is just proof that we love. 27．What brought Henry to tears? A．The difficulty of finishing the novel in two days. B．The noisy atmosphere of the busy bookstore. C．The sorrowful ending of the story. D．The complexity of the words. 28．Why did the author decide not to explain the meaning of sadness to Henry? A．He felt Henry was too emotional at the moment. B．He thought it was too hard to explain clearly. C．He intended to leave it for the sequels. D．He valued Henry’s own experience. 29．What real-world issue does The Wild Robot Protects explore? A．The importance of family history. B．The survival of wild animals in tough winters. C．The rapid development of artificial intelligence. D．The impact of environmental pollution on nature. 30．What makes Roz particularly appealing to young readers? A．Her reflection of their own growth. B．Her ability to survive in the wild. C．Her fight against the poison tide. D．Her joyful and happy ending. 31．What message does the author intend to convey through Henry’s story? A．Robot stories work like magic on children. B．Misfortune is the source of great literature. C．Reading literature facilitates emotional growth. D．Discussing books helps kids survive real tragedies. Passage 7 （2026·天津·一模）In the glittering world of Olympic figure skating, where every move is judged under the harshest of lights, failures can be brutally exposed. It was during one such moment that Mario, a once-promising star, stumbled and fell, his dream crashing down with the thud (砰的一声) of the skate blades on the ice. The initial shock was followed by a deep sense of despair. Doubts crept in, whispering that he might never rise again. Each day seemed darker than the last, as Mario struggled to find his footing in a world that suddenly felt so alien and unforgiving of himself. But within this darkness, Mario began to forgive himself and accept the reality. He remembered the countless hours of training, the sacrifices made, and the love for the sport that had burned so brightly before. Slowly, he picked himself up, dusted off the ice shards of defeat, and began to skate again. This time, it was different. Each fall became a lesson, each mistake an opportunity for growth. He learned to embrace his failures, using them as stepping stones to greater heights. With renewed determination, Mario pushed himself harder, skating with a newfound grace and power. Finally, the day arrived when our hero stepped onto the Olympic ice once more. This time, there was no fear, only focus. As the music swelled and he began his routine, every move flowed with effortless elegance. When the final note rang out, he knew he had done it. This young man had risen from the ashes of failure and embraced success again, stronger and more brilliant than before. As the crowd erupted in applause and the athlete stood center ice, a single tear traced down his cheek. It was a tear of joy, relief, and pride — a testament to the journey he had endured. At that moment, he understood that failure was not the end, but rather a beginning — a chance to rise stronger, wiser, and more determined. And so, Mario smiled, knowing that the road ahead, no matter how bumpy, would be filled with the sweet taste of victory and the knowledge that true success comes from overcoming the toughest challenges. 32．The figure skater felt so unforgiving of himself because ________. A．he fell and crashed down B．he failed the competition C．he struggled to stand on the ice D．his skate blades tripped on the ice 33．How did the athlete adjust himself back to the ice stage? A．He embraced all the tests to the journey. B．He acknowledged the failure and cheered himself up. C．He practiced more than before and endured all pains and hurts. D．He changed himself into a stronger, smarter and more powerful man. 34．Mario is a young man with the merit of ________. A．toughness and sentiments B．hard work and elegance C．perseverance and resilience D．generosity and humility 35．What can we learn from this story? A．Failure is the mother of success. B．Chances favor the prepared mind. C．Constant dripping wears away the stone. D．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. 36．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The Hard Training of a Figure Skater B．A Comeback from Failure in Olympic Skating C．The Harsh Judging in Olympic Figure Skating D．The Sweet Taste of Transient Victory Passage 8 （2026·天津·一模）At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the productivity app politely informed Clara that she was already behind schedule. This was puzzling, as Clara had been awake for less than twenty minutes and had not yet failed at anything in particular. She had brushed her teeth, glanced at the weather, and opened her laptop — hardly signs of inefficiency. Nevertheless, the notification was firm, supported by a chart that suggested her “focus efficiency” had declined by 3 percent since yesterday. Clara had downloaded the app to gain control over her working life. It promised clarity: tasks broken into neat units, time measured precisely, distractions identified and eliminated. The language was confident and reassuring, suggesting that productivity was not a mystery but a system waiting to be managed. At first, the data felt comforting. Numbers, after all, rarely argue back, and charts offer the illusion of certainty. Over time, however, the app’s guidance grew more assertive (坚定的). Breaks were flagged as “avoidable interruptions.” Reading unrelated material was categorized as “cognitive drift.” Even moments of reflection — once a private habit Clara valued — were quietly reclassified as “non-productive intervals.” None of these labels came with punishment, only color. Red, it turned out, was enough. The app did not forbid these behaviors. It merely highlighted them. Clara noticed that she began adjusting her actions not because she disagreed with her own instincts, but because she disliked disappointing the app. She stopped pausing to think, not because it wasted time, but because it looked inefficient on the report. The daily summary, with its calm graphs and downward arrows, became the most judgmental presence in her workspace — more persuasive than any manager. Developers insist that such tools empower users by revealing hidden inefficiencies and helping them make better choices. Critics respond that the definition of efficiency is doing much of the work. When productivity is measured only by visible output, activities that resist quantification — thinking, hesitation, experimentation, even boredom — are treated as problems rather than processes. What cannot be measured is quietly pushed aside. Clara eventually realized that she was working longer hours while feeling less accomplished. The app confirmed this with admirable consistency. According to the metrics (衡量标准), she was improving steadily. According to her own experience, she was merely becoming better at obeying the measurement, mistaking compliance for progress. The promise of productivity, it seems, is not freedom from effort but freedom from ambiguity (不明确). And ambiguity, inconvenient as it may be, has yet to be fully optimized. 37．Why is Clara “puzzled” by the app’s first notification? A．She has not yet begun working. B．The data contradicts her memory. C．The app lacks sufficient information. D．The schedule has changed unexpectedly. 38．What change occurs in the app’s role over time? A．It becomes more technically accurate. B．It shifts from assisting to subtly directing behavior. C．It reduces Clara’s workload. D．It replaces human supervision. 39．What does the author imply about activities like reflection and boredom? A．They are inefficient habits. B．They should be minimized. C．They resist easy measurement. D．They are outdated working methods. 40．What is the author’s attitude toward productivity apps? A．Supportive. B．Neutral. C．Skeptical. D．Opposed. 41．What makes the best title for the passage? A．How Apps Improve Workplace Discipline? B．Measuring Success in the Digital Age. C．When Productivity Starts Watching You? D．The Science of Efficient Work. Passage 1 （2026·天津河西·一模）For as long as he could remember, Ben’s world had been defined by straight lines and precise angles. His dream was to become an architect, and his sketchbook was filled with drawings of modern-looking buildings and complex bridges. The messy, unpredictable world of living things held little interest for him. That was, until his high school required a semester of community service. Reluctantly, Ben signed up for “Green Guardians”, a program that involved tending to the community garden. He was assigned to work with Mr. Henderson, a retired carpenter in his seventies whose hands were rough and marked with years of labor, but whose eyes held a surprising gentleness. Their first task was to repair a broken brick path. Ben, eager to apply his “expertise”, immediately pulled out a tape measure and began calculating. “The bricks need to be evenly spaced, exactly 5 centimeters apart for structural integrity and visual appeal,” he announced. Mr. Henderson laughed softly, wiping his brow with a handkerchief. “Son,” he said, “in a garden, nothing is ever perfectly even. Look.” He pointed to a nearby oak tree. “See how its roots have gently pushed these bricks up over the years? That’s not a mistake; it’s a story. Our job isn’t to fight that story, but to work with it.” Ben was puzzled. In his designs, irregularity was a flaw to be corrected. Yet, as the weeks passed, he watched Mr. Henderson work. He didn’t just replace bricks; he observed how the sunlight fell, where the rainwater pooled, and which plants were struggling for space. He repaired the path, but also widened a curve to give a rose bush more room, and used slightly different colored bricks to create a gentle pattern that guided the eye toward a beautiful, old bench. One afternoon, as they were planting new young plants, a heavy rain suddenly began to fall. Ben rushed to cover the plants with a plastic sheet, but Mr. Henderson stopped him. “Let them feel the rain,” he said. “A little struggle makes the roots grow stronger.” They sat under the small building, watching the rain nourish the earth. In that quiet moment, surrounded by the sound of rain and the smell of wet soil, Ben felt a shift within himself. He realized that Mr. Henderson wasn’t just building a path or tending plants; he was fostering a living, breathing ecosystem where every imperfection had a purpose. On the last day of the program, Ben looked at the garden — not as a collection of individual plants and structures, but as a whole. The winding path, the uneven flower beds, the trees of different heights — it all worked together in a harmonious, beautiful way. He opened his sketchbook to a new page. This time, he didn’t draw a towering skyscraper. Instead, he began sketching a design for a small, sustainable community library, one with lots of natural light, green walls, and pathways that adapted to the existing trees. He showed it to Mr. Henderson. The old man studied it for a long moment, then nodded, a slow smile spreading across his face. “Now you’re not just drawing buildings,” he said. “You’re designing a home for life.” Ben finally understood. True design wasn’t about forcing order on the world. It was about listening to it, learning from it, and creating spaces where both people and nature could thrive, imperfectly and beautifully together. 42．Why did Ben initially feel uninterested in the community garden program? A．He thought gardening was too physically demanding. B．He believed it had nothing to do with his career goal. C．He was afraid of getting his hands dirty. D．He disliked working with elderly people. 43．What can be inferred about Mr. Henderson’s view of irregularities in the garden from his words “That’s not a mistake; it’s a story.”? A．He sees them as problems that must be fixed immediately. B．He considers them evidence of poor past maintenance. C．He values them as meaningful parts of the garden’s history and character. D．He views them as artistic decorations that should be highlighted to attract visitors. 44．How did Mr. Henderson’s philosophy influence Ben’s work on the path? A．Ben insisted on using more precise measurements. B．Ben learned to include natural elements and stories into his work. C．Ben decided to remove the old tree roots completely. D．Ben convinced Mr. Henderson to follow his original design. 45．What is the key reason for the change in Ben’s final sketchbook design? A．He gave up his dream of becoming an architect. B．He wanted to impress Mr. Henderson with a complex drawing. C．His understanding of design evolved to include harmony with nature. D．He found garden design more profitable than architecture. 46．Which of the following best summarizes the main theme of the story? A．True design originates from collaborating with nature. B．Elderly people possess invaluable wisdom that the young often ignore. C．Community service is a compulsory requirement for personal growth. D．Academic knowledge is always superior to practical experience. Passage 2 （2026·天津滨海新区·一模）Like many Americans, my father, Kenneth Hamilton, must have heard Paul Robeson sing over the radio at one time or another. He must have read about Robeson’s extraordinary feats of daring and skill on the football fields of Rutgers. “I imagine,” he would begin, “that Mr. Paul Robeson woke up one morning to find there was more to the day than playing football. I know I did (my father played football for Iowa State) . I imagine he looked around him. He saw that plenty of his people already were preachers; there were enough morticians (殡仪业者) to reach from here to kingdom to come. I imagine Mr. Robeson decided then and there he would be what there never had been before. And he was.” I don’t recall Kenneth Hamilton ever saying what it was Paul Robeson became besides a football star. But surely he was referring to Robeson’s powerful singing voice. Yet what came through clearly to me at the time was this: If one were to become anything, it would have to be not only the best but wholly original, a new idea. This concept sank deep into my consciousness. Imperceptibly (不知不觉地) ,I grow up yearning for the unusual, seeking something unique in myself. I longed not just to write, but to newly write and like no one else. Kenneth Hamilton wanted no less for his youngest child. “Like no one else,” he had been no less himself. Graduating from Iowa State Business College in the early 1890s when it was an achievement when a black man completed high school, he began his search for employment. One day, the banker for whom his mother worked as a cook asked that young Kenneth be sent around to the bank, where there was a suitable job for him. He hurried over to the bank, absolutely amazed at this sudden stroke of luck. Dressed in starched collar and gray business suit, he wondered what he would become. Kenneth Hamilton walked directly into the bank and was promptly handed a mop and a bucket. He threw both the length of the establishment and turned on his heel, never to return. Perhaps he should have accepted that first mop and bucket, but I’m rather glad his imagination wouldn’t permit him. For now I have pleasure of remembering him as a man who would not allow mind or body to be limited by another’s reality. I could have wanted no less for a father. 47．According to the first paragraph, Kenneth Hamilton and Paul Robeson were similar because they ________. A．were both talented singers B．both played football for Iowa state C．both had aspirations for things greater than sports D．both, at one time, aspired to be preachers 48．Which of the following best exemplifies what the author refers to as the “wholly original, a new idea” (in paragraph 2) ? A．The author’s resolve to be unlike any other writer. B．The author’s choice to write about her past experiences. C．Kenneth Hamilton’s decision to play football. D．Paul Robeson’s determination that he would not be a preacher. 49．How did Kenneth Hamilton feel when he was told there was a suitable job for him in the bank? A．grateful but concerned B．eager and surprised. C．overwhelmed but hopeful D．frustrated and discouraged 50．The passage suggests that the author’s admiration for her father is the result of ________. A．his willingness to submit to society’s expectations of him B．the expectations he placed on his mind and body C．the imagination by which he undertook his daily assignments D．his courage in seeking a bank job in the 1890s 51．Which of the following statements is RIGHT? A．Kenneth Hamilton wanted to be a preacher before. B．Kenneth Hamilton would not allow his mind or body to be limited by another’s reality. C．Kenneth Hamilton’s achievement of education didn’t permit him to accept the job that the bank offered him. D．Influenced by Kenneth Hamilton, the author wanted to be a writer. Passage 3 （2026·天津红桥·一模）In 2004, when my daughter Becky was ten, she and my husband, Joe, were united in their desire for a dog. As for me, I shared none of their wish. But why, they pleaded. “Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.” But we’ll do it. “Really? You’re going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the dog?” Yes, yes and yes. “I don’t believe you.” We will. We promise. They didn’t. From day two (everyone wanted to walk the cute puppy that first day), neither thought to walk the dog. While I was slow to accept that I would be the one to keep track of her shots, to schedule her vet appointments, to feed and clean her, Misty knew this on day one. As she looked up at the three new humans in her life (small, medium, and large), she calculated, “The medium one is the sucker in the pack.” Quickly, she and I developed something very similar to a Vulcan mind meld (心灵融合). She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers, beam her need, and then wait, trusting I would understand, which, strangely, I almost always did. In no time, she became my fifth appendage (附肢), snoring on my home-office couch as I worked, cradling against my feet as I read, and splaying across my stomach as I watched television. Even so, part of me continued to resent walking duty. Joe and Becky had promised. Not fair, I’d balk (不心甘情愿地做) silently as she and I walked. “Not fair.” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our return home. Then one day — January 1, 2007, to be exact — my husband’s doctor uttered an unthinkable word: leukemia (白血病). With that, I spent eight to ten hours a day with Joe in the hospital, doing anything and everything I could to ease his discomfort. During those six months of hospitalizations, Becky,12 at that time, adjusted to other adults being in the house when she returned from school. My work colleagues adjusted to my taking off at a moment’s notice for medical emergencies. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old routine remained. Save one: Misty still needed walking. At the beginning, when friends offered to take her through her paces, I declined because I knew they had their own households to deal with. As the months went by, I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty. The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to gather my thoughts or to just be before the day’s medical drama unfolded. The evening walk was a time to shake off the day’s upsets and let the worry tracks in my head go to white noise. When serious illness visits your household, it’s not just your daily routine and your assumptions about the future that are no longer familiar. Pretty much everyone you know acts differently. After Joe died in 2009, Misty slept on his pillow. I’m grateful — to a point. The truth is, after years of balking, I’ve come to enjoy my walks with Misty. As I watch her chase a squirrel, throwing her whole being into the here-and-now of an exercise that has never once ended in victory, she reminded me, too, that no matter how harsh the present or unpredictable the future, there’s almost always some measure of joy to be extracted from the moment. 52．It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that ______. A．Misty was quite smart B．Misty could solve math problems C．The writer was a slow learner D．No one walked Misty the first day 53．What can we learn from Paragraphs 4 and 5? A．The author didn’t want to walk the dog because she didn’t like her. B．The dog was naughty and annoying. C．Although loving the dog, she was reluctant to walk her. D．She always shouted at the dog while walking. 54．The story came to its turning point when ______. A．Joe died in 2009 B．the writer began to walk the dog C．Joe fell ill in 2007 D．the dog tried to please the writer 55．Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital? A．The walk provided her with spiritual comfort. B．Her friends didn’t offer any help. C．She could unfold the day’s medical drama. D．She didn’t want Misty to be others’ companion. 56．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．One should learn to enjoy hard times. B．A disaster can change everything in life. C．Moments of joy suggest that there is still hope ahead. D．People will change their attitude toward you when you are in difficulty. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $