专题04 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，黑吉辽蒙专用）高二英语下学期

专题04 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·黑龙江鸡西·期中） A pair of red foxes playing together against a snowy backdrop and a baby polar bear bathing in brilliant sunshine surrounded by a mass of purple fireweed-both scenes are documented by two Canadian wildlife photographers. Martin Gregus and Brittany Crossman are among the 25shortlisted nominees (被提名的候选人) for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. Since he was eight years old, Gregus has been passionate about photography, working on projects with his father, who is also a photographer. In 2015, he had the opportunity to visit various areas of the Arctic (北极), where he saw polar bears in a summer climate for the first time. After that, Gregus worked to develop a relationship with the bears in this area, which he says is key to his success in photographing them. To Gregus, this nomination is more than just a physical award but a chance to connect with others in the profession and celebrate everyone’s achievements. “We live a very secluded life as wildlife photographers. You know, we give up most of our life to fiIm animals, so when we are given a chance to be around people, it’s remarkable.” Earlier in 2022, Crossman was named the Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year by Canadian·Geographic. Her nomination for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award, Fox affection, features two red foxes in Ontario. Now, she teaches wildlife workshops for people who are also interested in nature photography. “Right now, I have been focusing on exploring urban wildlife. I hope in the future that I will get to see other parts of the world, recording different species with my camera. In particular, I’d love to photograph brown bears on the west coast of Canada or Alaska,” Crossman says. 1．What scenes are displayed in paragraph 1? A．The harmony between humans and nature. B．The interaction among distinct species. C．Impressive urban landscapes. D．Sweet moments of nature. 2．What can be learned about Gregus? A．He became known for his Fex nffection. B．He was influenced a lot by his grandfather. C．He's been into photography from a young age. D．He's been involved in bear conservation for years. 3．What does the underlined word “secluded” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Disconnected. B．Stressful. C．Uhhappy. D．Complicated. 4．What is Crossman’s wish at present? A．To spend the rest of her life in Alaska. B．To photograph animals around the world. C．To set up a wildlife workshop of her own. D．To get a decent job at Canadian Geographic. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中） After celebrating his 40th birthday on Nov 5, renowned Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge embarked on his fifth trip to China. Kipchoge was raised on a farm. As a child, he would often ride his bicycle to sell milk and run to and from school each day. In 2002, he began focusing on running, initially specializing in the 5,000 meters, a discipline he pursued for 11 years. In 2013, Kipchoge transitioned to marathon running, starting another 11-year journey that would redefine the sport. From his debut marathon in 2013 to breaking the world record twice and winning two Olympic gold medals, Kipchoge has not only achieved extraordinary personal milestones but also inspired a global community of runners. Looking back on his career, Kipchoge attributes his journey to a deep love for running and a desire to showcase his talent on the world stage. For years, he has stuck to a strict daily routine. His day begins at 5 am when he rises for a morning run. Afterward, he returns home for a tea break, followed by some light exercises before lunch. In the afternoon, he heads out for another run, then spends the rest of the day focusing on recovery and relaxation before preparing for bed. Besides his passion for the sport, Kipchoge’s remarkable career comes from his inner drive to push the limits of human endurance. In 2019, he became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, proving his motto (座右铭) that “no human is limited”. “It is not just about running to win or breaking records. It’s about the satisfaction you feel after finishing a marathon-knowing that you can run anything, that you can accomplish (实现) anything in this world,” Kipchoge told China Daily. 1．What can we learn about Eliud Kipchoge’s early life? A．He was brought up on a farm. B．He specialized in the 5,000 meters at 11. C．He was forced to run to school as a child. D．He started running marathons by accident. 2．What may Kipchoge agree with according to the text? A．Winning is the most important. B．Passion contributes greatly to success. C．Talented people can achieve success effortlessly. D．Satisfaction makes people overestimate their abilities. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．His motto. B．His daily routine. C．Running a marathon. D．His remarkable career. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Kipchoge? A．Helpful and generous. B．Loving and ambitious. C．Talented and warmhearted. D．Persistent and highly-motivated. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期中） “Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster(1758 — 1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year. After the Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”. Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous(unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.” Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words. His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom. “He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.” 1．Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary? A．It has local words in it. B．It is a 70,000-word dictionary. C．All the words are spelled without “u”. D．Its words are in American-style spelling. 2．What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Depend on. B．Trust in. C．Put up with. D．Give up. 3．What do people think of Webster’s dictionary? A．It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today. B．It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence. C．It has no influence on the development of American English. D．It helped to make American English more useful than British English. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The development of the British English. B．American English is better than British English. C．Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary. D．Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中） As a college professor, I’m required to hold office hours before my lectures. These sessions are busiest at the start and end of the semester, while mid-semester often brings a calmer atmosphere. A few years ago, after receiving a flute as a gift, I decided to use these quiet hours to learn this new instrument. Little did I know, this experience would teach me profound lessons about stage fright. I chose a nearly empty lecture hall for my practice, arriving an hour before class. The hall was open to any student — some came to discuss assignments, while others simply sat and read quietly before the lecture began. There, in front of these early arrivals, I’d assemble (组装) my flute, open my music book, and dive into practice sessions that included following online tutorials. My fingers fumbled (笨手笨脚) awkwardly at first, but I focused on the basics: forming notes, controlling breath, and steadying my posture. I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and forgetting that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. Had I been playing my familiar instrument, I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received. Here, though, my “audience” saw a clear beginner — no one expected polished melodies or technical perfection. My only goal was to understand the instrument: How did the keys connect? Where did the air flow best? I embraced the stupid mistakes and uneven rhythms, free from the pressure to sound professional. There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Now, whenever musicians share their struggles with stage fright, I tell them about my flute practice. I remind them that growth starts when we stop fearing imperfection. Through those quiet office hours, my flute became more than a hobby. It turned into a teacher, showing me that embracing our “beginner’s mind” can transform anxiety into curiosity — and that’s a lesson worth sharing. 1．Why did the professor start practicing the flute during office hours? A．Office hours were too busy to do other things. B．He needed to prepare for a music performance. C．The flute was a gift he wanted to make good use of. D．He wanted to improve his teaching skills through music. 2．What made the author at ease when playing the flute? A．The empty lecture hall. B．His impressive performance. C．The audience’s active response. D．His concentration on playing. 3．What did the professor learn from practicing the flute? A．Curiosity is more important than skills. B．Beginners should avoid playing in public. C．Online tutorials are necessary for learning. D．Embracing imperfection helps reduce anxiety. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain the definition of office hours. B．To share a lesson about conquering anxiety. C．To describe a college professor’s daily routine. D．To encourage students to practice more in public. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） “Wormy! Wormy! Come here, Wormy!” I’m 7 years old, arms wrapping around my legs, while a group of older kids tease (揶揄) me on the playground with the nickname that would bother me throughout my childhood. The moniker (绰号) came from my surname, Worman (although pronounced “War-mon”, not “Worm-man”, my classmates were not sensitive enough to tell the difference), and the simple act of rescuing a worm from being unceremoniously (粗暴地) cut in half. How clever they must have felt when they put two and two together, and how annoying it was for me. From then on, I disliked my rare surname and the teasing that came with it. According to the Internet Surname Database, Worman originates from the old English term for a skilled craftsman. Another website goes as far as to link its origins to the kings of Mercia. While there don’t seem to be any famous Wormans in recent history, we’re a hardworking group, holding down jobs as butchers, painters and laborers in England since the early 1800s. I suffered through being a Worman as a child, so when Facebook came along in my teens, I saw it as a chance to reinvent myself. I went by Evelyn Rose-my pretty, delicate middle name that drew praise and compliments from those around me. I felt more confident than ever. After university, however, I became less critical of my surname. Meeting students from different backgrounds helped shift my perspective (观点); I came across surnames far more wonderful and unusual than mine. Laughing with others about the uniqueness of our names became a surprising source of connection. I finally let go of disliking my surname after signing up to the website Ancestry. com. In the past 100 years, roughly 200,000 surnames have disappeared from England and Wales, according to the website. Family trees are littered with surnames that come and go, but mine hangs on. This feels oddly satisfying. Worman is mine, It’s not “pretty”, but it’s memorable — and it’s survived. Now married and in my early 30s, I’ve become fiercely protective of my surname. When our son arrived last summer, we decided on a double-barrelled (由两部分组成的) surname, honoring both sides of his heritage (传承). “Worman” will, hopefully, stand the test of another generation. 1．Why did the author dislike her surname as a child? A．It was hard to pronounce. B．It had an ordinary origin. C．It means something she disliked. D．It led to constant teasing. 2．How did the author feel about using her middle name in her teens? A．Ashamed. B．Embarrassed. C．Regretful, D．Satisfied. 3．What led the author to develop a sense of pride in her surname? A．Learning about its history in a website. B．Receiving encouragement from her friends. C．Meeting people from diverse backgrounds. D．Becoming more socially confident. 4．What does the author’s decision about her son’s surname suggest? A．A fear of losing her identity. B．A respect for her family’s heritage. C．A rejection of past criticism. D．A desire to promote her surname. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·黑龙江·期中） Before coming to La Salle High School, Amelia Amand attended St. Agatha School in Portland, Oregon. “I decided to come to La Salle as a senior one student because the school has a good volleyball program I really love,” she said. Volleyball is a big part of Amand’s life. She has been playing volleyball since the third grade. Amand now plays for La Salle’s school volleyball team. “I enjoy it because it’s a good way to reduce (减少) worry,” she said. Volleyball takes up a lot of Amand’s free time outside of the classroom, and balancing (平衡) schoolwork with sports can be a challenge. “It can be arduous. You’ve just got to keep concentrated(专注),” she said. In the future, Amand has a big goal. “I’d love to go into the medical field,” she said, explaining that this is something she has always wanted to do. Here at La Salle, Amand wishes to be proud of her work. Two of her favorite classes are Honors English Ⅱ and Honors Chemistry. They are taught by Mr. Greg Larson and Mr. Matthew Owen. Amand explained that this was mainly because she can receive excellent instructions in the classes. However, she said that Honors Chemistry is one of her most difficult courses this year. Outside of school, Amand enjoys hanging out with her friends and talking to them. She also likes spending time with her family. “They’re really supportive of everything, which is great,” Amand said. One of her favorite places to visit with them is Michigan. “I love traveling to Michigan because my family lives there, so it’s really nice to see everyone,” she said. Her suggestions for new students are “to get along well with your teachers and to do all your work on time”. 1．What played an important role in making Amand come to La Salle? A．Her hobby. B．Her good grades. C．Her responsibility. D．Her friends’ advice. 2．What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Interesting. B．Strange. C．Important. D．Difficult. 3．What does Amand probably want to be when she grows up? A．A teacher. B．A sportswoman. C．A doctor. D．A businesswoman. 4．Which is one of Amand’s suggestions given to new students? A．Build good relationships with teachers. B．Ask teachers for help when necessary. C．Finish all schoolwork before class is over. D．Spend more time with friends in school. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·黑龙江·期中） Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project. I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family. Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out. After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, food, and hearts as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me. Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever. 1．What do we know about the author? A．He felt honored to study English literature. B．His dream at university was to become a volunteer. C．He took pride in having contributed to the world. D．His university education focused on theoretical knowledge. 2．How was the writer’s application process? A．Awkward. B．Complex. C．Entertaining. D．Effortless. 3．What did the writer do in the village? A．Working as a teacher. B．Helping villagers build hospitals. C．Raising money for his students. D．Inviting locals to enter his Project. 4．Which can be the best title of the text? A．Lighthouse Project—The Promise of African Education B．The Memorable and Rewarding life in Abuja C．A Life-changing Voluntary Experience D．Lighthouse Project—A Volunteer Organization for New Graduates 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·黑龙江·期中） It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours. We looked at each other and it was soon decided that I would go. Julia had more work to do in the container. Obviously shooting was our last choice; there were a lot of other actions that needed to be taken beforehand in order to scare the bear away. But, if worse came to worst, we needed to be ready. The other reason for which a female “green hand like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the gun. Being a polar bear guard is not the most exciting job out there: you have to stand in the cold, downwind from the group, from where the polar bear is likely to approach because of the smell, looking at the horizon for several hours. On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard. I stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with Julia, Ian and the other scientists on board, trying to solve a big puzzle of our observations. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons why I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards! 1．Why does the author guard at the balloon site? A．To admire impressive landscapes. B．To leave safely from here. C．To send off warning signals. D．To gather with her colleagues. 2．What does the author mention about her working place as a polar bear guard? A．It is frequently visited by polar bears. B．It is filled with various wildlife smells. C．It provides opportunities for reflection. D．It is extremely cold near the pole. 3．What does the author gain from the work shift? A．Friendship and joy. B．Confidence and courage. C．Responsibility and duty. D．Relaxation and insight. 4．What is the text most likely to be? A．A novel. B．A journal. C．A report. D．A review. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·内蒙古土默特左旗民族中学·期中） In April 2022, Uday Bhatia, a student from Delhi, India, visited Bichpuri as a volunteer for a 2-day programme. During his stay, he found that the biggest problem the local children faced was repeated power cuts, which made it difficult for them to study. That left a deep impact on Uday. Uday came back to Delhi and took immediate action to approach the problem. He soon understood that residents of villages like Bichpuri couldn’t afford electrical devices. He wanted to find and develop a solution to rural India’s power shortage. After 24 attempts, the 18-year-old built the solution — Uday Electric — a bulb that can offer a power backup (备用) of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut. Explaining how the bulb works, Uday states that the technology used is very simple. “When the bulb is connected to a power source, energy gets stored in the battery. When the power supply is cut off, the bulb uses the energy stored in the battery to give out light,” he explains. At first, he established a bulb with a four-hour backup. But he wanted to provide a backup of 8-10 hours. Thanks to his love of computer science, he developed a way to change the bulb’s brightness, increasing the backup time without increasing the size of the battery. The bulb now comes with settings 1o change the brightness. Uday sold each bulb at only 250 rupees (3 dollars) and has so far sold over 7,000 units in many remote villages. But what Uday did went beyond business; he donated 950 units to houses in the poorest areas through a non-governmental organisation, bringing joy to those living without electricity. “When I saw the joy on people’s faces when their houses were lit up, I felt on top of the world. No feeling could come close to it,” says Uday. Uday won the Diana Award 2023, which honours “remarkable young people selflessly creating positive social change”. He wishes to bring bulb to as many houses as he can in the coming years. 1．What inspired Uday to invent Uday Electric? A．An experiment he did at school. B．A volunteering experience. C．His interest in computer science. D．The power cuts he faced every day. 2．What do we know about Uday Electric? A．It is small and solar-powered. B．It just can’t adjust the brightness. C．It can work without batteries. D．It is affordable and effective. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Uday? A．Honest and confident. B．Humorous and generous. C．Determined and warm-hearted. D．Outgoing and independent. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Teen’s bright idea lights rural India B．A solution to end India’s power shortage C．A young Indian changemaker giving back D．The inspiring journey of a teenage Indian’s success Passage 2 （24-25高二下·吉林松原·期中） Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results. Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods. Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community. In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief. 1．How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg? A．She tried traditional herbs. B．She conducted a surgery on it. C．She applied a new X-ray machine. D．She left the horse to recover by itself. 2．What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment? A．Peer recommendations. B．Her experience in Beijing. C．A racehorse’s severe injury. D．Laboratory research findings. 3．What is Dr. Carter doing with universities? A．Selling herbal products. B．Studying wild plant species. C．Training more veterinarians. D．Creating recognized herbal rules. 4．What does the last paragraph imply? A．The challenges in western medicine. B．The integration in medical practices. C．The limitations of herbal treatments. D．The importance of modern technology. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期中） In the livestreaming (直播的) channel of Yang Weiyun, no singing or dancing is performed nor are products sold. Yang, 74 years old, teaches children Pinyin, reading and writing, something that has been most familiar to her for the past 50 years. But this time, her students are mostly adults. In retirement, Yang also wanted to do something meaningful. The rise of short video platforms gave her the idea of continuing her education career through livestreaming online. She opened her livestreaming account in May 2021 and offered free Pinyin courses designed for illiterate (不识字的，文盲的) adults. “Many illiterate adults didn’t have the chance to go to school when they were young. They are the ones in urgent need of becoming literate. I wanted to give them a new starting point,” Yang said. Considering that most of the adult students have to make time to attend the lessons, Yang holds two livestream classes every day starting at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm. Her livestreaming channel offers an easy and private way for those who want to overcome adult illiteracy. Now she has nearly 400,000 followers on the short video platform. Zhang Mei is among the students who benefits from Yang’s livestream lessons. She was born and raised in the countryside and had never been to school. She found illiteracy brought challenges to her city life. She couldn’t find suitable work. She also couldn’t fill in forms or read the assignment from teachers for her children. She watches Yang’s livestreaming whenever there is spare time. Now she can read Chinese characters if they are marked with Pinyin and knows how to write her name. She has also found a job. Yang said she tried her best to figure out what ways the students can learn and remember better, and her biggest wish now is to see these students graduate from her classes. 1．What is Yang Weiyun devoted herself to after her retirement? A．Helping people from the countryside find suitable jobs. B．Engaging herself in relieving adult illiteracy online. C．Selling educational products on a short video platform. D．Designing classes for illiterate adults at school. 2．Why does Yang Weiyun hold two livestream classes in two different time periods? A．To help herself attract more followers. B．To offer convenience to her students. C．To finish her teaching plan on time. D．To meet the requirements of platforms. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Yang Weiyun’s teaching channel is popular. B．Zhang Mei benefits from Yang’s lessons. C．Adults face challenges in modern city life. D．Zhang Mei makes progress in her studies. 4．Which of the following can best describe Yang Weiyun? A．Modest. B．Strict. C．Outgoing. D．Devoted. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） Beginning in Venice on April 26,2022, Vienna Cammarota, a simple grandmother in her 70s as well as a well-known hiker, arrived in China last month, the last stop of her journey retracing the route of Marco Polo to the East, covering more than 20,000 kilometers. Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road in 1275, Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown of Venice to retrace the route on foot. Marco Polo lived in China for 17 years and in his travelogue provided detailed descriptions of the country, which allowed Westerners to learn about the appeal of this Eastern nation for the first time. Cammarota hopes to see more of modern China by following in Marco Polo’s footsteps. “I want to compare the China described by Marco Polo over 700 years ago with the China of today through my journey. I also hope to share my experiences and observations in China with my fellow Italians,” she says. Cammarota admits she sometimes found herself mired in moments when she wanted to give up everything and go home. “There have been times when I couldn’t find anyone to give me advice, provide information about places to visit, guide me through border crossings, or even help with accommodation. In those moments, I felt frustrated and discouraged. Fortunately, those feelings never last long and I always find a way to work through them,” she says. In her time of need, she has often received kindness and hospitality from strangers. Her concerns about language barriers were addressed through body language, which she says is quite effective. Starting from Kashgar, Cammarota will begin a 15-month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous regions. Her journey will end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China. Her goal is to experience the profound cultural heritage of Chinese civilization, witness the development and achievements of modern China, and call for global harmony and inclusiveness by bringing into modern view the Silk Road history and spirit to boost dialogue and understanding between the East and the West. 1．Why did Cammarota follow Marco Polo’s footsteps to the East? A．To prove her capability as a hiker. B．To witness a different modern China. C．To highlight the achievements of China. D．To arouse people’s curiosity towards China. 2．What does the underlined word “mired” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Trapped. B．Tired. C．Occupied. D．Opposed. 3．Which of the following word can best describe Cammarota’s trip? A．Plain sailing. B．Adventurous. C．Rewarding. D．Harmonious. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Female Hiker Accomplishes Marco Polo’s Journey B．Italian Grandmother Puts Her Best Foot Forward C．Italian Hiker Shows Modern China to The Westerners D．Senior Woman Advocates Global Harmony by Hiking 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·内蒙古土默特左旗民族中学·期中） Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has spent much of his time seeking artistic solutions to solve our environmental problems. His past projects include “Bioluminescent (生物发光) Trees” to light streets, a “Smog-Free Tower” to clean Beijing’s polluted air and “Gates of Light”, which uses the headlamps of passing cars to light up the 60 floodgates of the Afsluitdijk, a major dam in the Netherlands. Now, he is hoping to use his skills to solve a pressing global problem — space junk (垃圾)! Scientists guess that there are over 500,000 pieces of large rubbish. To deal with the problem, Roosegaarde intends to achieve his goal by educating the public about the need of the situation and coming up with possible solutions. The plan, called the Space Waste Lab, started in October 2018 with a laser (激光) show in the Netherlands. The unique outdoor artwork of LEDs used real-time tracking information to point at pieces of space junk floating at heights of 200 to 20,000 kilometers. The experience was designed to make the public know more about how much space junk there are. To find a solution, the designer has been thinking with experts. One of the projects being considered is “Shooting Stars”, which attempts to reintroduce the trash to the atmosphere in a controlled way. Upon returning planetside, the waste would burn in the atmosphere like a shooting star. Roosegaarde envisages that, if successful, burning space waste could someday replace fireworks at large public events! Not just about cleaning up space, Roosegaarde sees this as an opportunity to deal with another issue at the same time. “The Netherlands spends € 70 million on fireworks every year,” says Roosegaarde. “There’s a lot of damage, they can be dangerous and there’s also a lot of pollution. Working with the scientific department at the European Space Agency, we have produced a new type of practical experience that both cleans up space and offers a new form of performance,” he adds. 1．What can we infer about Daan Roosegaarde? A．He is too eager to put forward good plans. B．He is creative in solving environmental problems. C．He is fond of spending all of his time seeking art skills. D．He is unfamiliar to art reflected in environmental projects. 2．Why was a laser show held in October 2018? A．To confirm real-Lime information about space waste. B．To show the great beauty of LEDs to common people. C．To raise public awareness of the amount of space waste. D．To inspire people to consider the solution to space waste. 3．What does the underlined word “envisages” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Imagines. B．Demands. C．Advises. D．Monitors. 4．What does Roosegaarde think of the “Shooting Stars” project? A．It causes a lot of damage. B．It has little artistic value. C．It is a waste of money. D．It will bring more benefits. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） Kimberly Camp’s lively gallery in New Jersey is a treasure house of creativity, filled with a rich collection of artworks from around the world. Among the eye-catching displays are Camp’s own handmade dolls which bring every corner of the gallery to life with stories waiting to be discovered. Camp’s artistic journey kicked off when her mother once allowed her to pick out whatever crafts she wanted to try in the art store Zabar. She later pursued her passion by studying Studio Arts and Art History at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a Master’s degree in Arts Administration. Though her later path wasn’t always smooth, Camp’s passion for art never faded. Her determination and talent paved the way for her remarkable career. As a doll maker, Kimberly Camp not only uses a diverse range of materials collected from across the globe to add the dolls’ unique charm but establishes a strong connection to African cultural heritage in her dolls. Her first dolls “Brown Babies” featured 32 traditional African dress designs, capturing people’s hearts with their cultural richness. Her breakthrough moment came in 1982 when her 55 Kwanzaa (宽扎节) dolls were sold out in just a few hours, pushing her into the spotlight. Soon after, she introduced “Kimkins”, a line of dolls dressed in traditional African fabrics, with distinctive hand-painted faces. At their pinnacle in 1985~1986, Camp produced 2,000 “Kimkins” annually. In fact, Camp’s dolls are more than toys but recognized as “soft sculptures” mirroring her personality and humor. Over years, her works have been shown in over 100 exhibitions across the U. S. and around the world. In 2020, Camp received the Award of Excellence: Craft Makes Us Human for her dolls. Today, Camp’s hands are never still. She continues to explore new artistic fields, fully absorbed in every moment of her art-filled life. 1．What inspired Kimberly Camp’s early interest in art? A．Her work in a gallery. B．Her visit to an art store. C．Her family background. D．Her university education. 2．What do we know about Kimberly Camp’s dolls? A．They reflect a new art form. B．They inspire more American artists. C．They are specially sold during Kwanzaa. D．They showcase traditional African elements. 3．What does the underlined word “pinnacle” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Crisis. B．Exploration. C．Summit. D．Adventure. 4．Which of the following could be the best title for this text? A．Telling the History of Africa Through Dolls B．Weaving African Heritage into Soft Sculptures C．Kimberly Camp: Master of Arts Administration D．Kwanzaa Dolls: Bridging Generations with Tradition Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁省六校协作体·期中） In April 2008, I came across an essay a boy with autism(自闭症)had written when he was 14. I was impressed. I thought there was potential for a documentary. The director agreed. “Find the boy!” he said. A couple of months later, I found him, Anton. So it began-a film about Anton’s transformation. At least, that’s what I thought at the time. During filming, I helped put him into different hospitals and camps for treatment and we became close. There were lots of unforgettable moments. I remember one visit when we sat together, talking quietly and eating food I’d made. Then it was time for me to go. Without saying a word, Anton stood up and started to bang his head against the wall. BAM. BAM. Blood streamed down his face. At that moment, looking at the despair on Anton’s face, I recognized myself. What I recognized was an emotional abundance in him that I had myself. Like Anton, I was over the top. If I loved someone, I loved them completely. If I was upset, I let it show. But unlike Anton, I’d learned to edit emotions as if they were a film. But lately, I was waking up in the morning with one terrifying thought: “Who am I?” Anton helped me to answer this. He was the only person in my life who let me love without any holding back and who loved me the same way. The film Anton’s Right Here was released in October 2012 and shown at film festivals in Russia where it received prizes at several major Russian film festivals. After the film was shown by the First TV Channel, Russia’s main TV channel, letters flowed in. Autistic individuals and their families needed help. That’s when the idea of a foundation began to take shape in my mind. The foundation, called Anton’s Right Here, officially opened in December 2013. It’s Russia’s first-ever centre for adults with autism. It keeps helping people with autism like Anton. When we started to film, Anton was 19. He’s now 31. I’m still very much a part of his life. With his unedited emotions, Anton reminds me every day of what it’s like to be really, unreservedly loved and to love back in return. 1．Why did the writer want to find Anton? A．She wanted to transform Anton’s life. B．She was asked to do so by the director. C．She saw Anton’s potential to be a writer. D．She intended to make a film about Anton. 2．Why did Anton hurt himself during a visit? A．He was lost for words. B．His condition was getting worse. C．He did not want the writer to leave. D．He tended to lose his temper for no reason. 3．What do we know about the documentary from the passage? A．It took 5 years to shoot. B．It aroused little social concern. C．Shooting it made a difference to the writer’s life. D．A foundation of the same name was established by Anton. 4．What lesson did the writer learn from Anton? A．How to deal with autism. B．How to love and be loved. C．How to edit her emotions. D．How to live life to the fullest. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中） As someone who often mans the 24-hour hotline, I’m accustomed to early morning calls reporting various marine mammal strandings(搁浅). Even still, I doubt whether I could have fully prepared for this call. August 9 at 8:01 am was the first time my jaw physically dropped when manning the hotline. The harbormaster reported 30 stranded dolphins in one of the trickiest areas of Wellfleet. I immediately sent all workers we had and sent out the call for any additional help we could gather. Our team gathered at our Rescue Operations Center, grabbing all the specialized equipment we possibly could. Our trained volunteer responders arrived on the scene shortly after the initial report to give me updated information—45 dolphins in total, 43 of which were alive. With a stranding this large, it wasn’t possible to pull all 43 animals from the mud, get them to our mobile veterinary clinic, and transport them for release at a more favorable open-ocean location before the tide came in. The day was getting hotter, and the animals were already suffering from both heat and sun exposure. Upon getting on the scene, we had no time to react to the sheer chaos that lay ahead. After a quick scan of the situation—45 animals widely distributed, only a few staff members and several volunteers—there wasn’t a second more to wait. We began the hard process of getting as many animals as we could into special slings(吊索), onto the cart, and off the marsh as quickly as possible. This was not without its own challenges. The mud trapped and enveloped our feet, adding weight with each step, most animals were highly fractious(易怒的) when approached, and the heat became unbearable in dry suits. But none of that was going to stop us from doing all we could for these animals. We worked tirelessly, providing care for the animals. When the tide fully came in, the dolphins started to swim on their own with the rising tide. 1．How did the author react to the call on the morning of August 9? A．He thought it was a joke. B．He got shocked to the bone. C．He was at a loss what to do. D．He called the vet urgently. 2．What does the author want to convey in paragraph 2? A．The team was well-equipped. B．Rescuing dolphins faced much trouble. C．The climate of Wellfleet was difficult to tolerate. D．Volunteers were responsible for updating information. 3．What was a challenge to the rescuing team? A．The tide was coming in very soon. B．It was hard to find an open-ocean location. C．The volunteers failed to contact each other. D．There was much mud around to walk through. 4．What’s the text mainly about? A．A drill activity. B．A volunteer program. C．A rescue effort. D．A charity organization. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·黑龙江鸡西·期中） A pair of red foxes playing together against a snowy backdrop and a baby polar bear bathing in brilliant sunshine surrounded by a mass of purple fireweed-both scenes are documented by two Canadian wildlife photographers. Martin Gregus and Brittany Crossman are among the 25shortlisted nominees (被提名的候选人) for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. Since he was eight years old, Gregus has been passionate about photography, working on projects with his father, who is also a photographer. In 2015, he had the opportunity to visit various areas of the Arctic (北极), where he saw polar bears in a summer climate for the first time. After that, Gregus worked to develop a relationship with the bears in this area, which he says is key to his success in photographing them. To Gregus, this nomination is more than just a physical award but a chance to connect with others in the profession and celebrate everyone’s achievements. “We live a very secluded life as wildlife photographers. You know, we give up most of our life to fiIm animals, so when we are given a chance to be around people, it’s remarkable.” Earlier in 2022, Crossman was named the Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year by Canadian·Geographic. Her nomination for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award, Fox affection, features two red foxes in Ontario. Now, she teaches wildlife workshops for people who are also interested in nature photography. “Right now, I have been focusing on exploring urban wildlife. I hope in the future that I will get to see other parts of the world, recording different species with my camera. In particular, I’d love to photograph brown bears on the west coast of Canada or Alaska,” Crossman says. 1．What scenes are displayed in paragraph 1? A．The harmony between humans and nature. B．The interaction among distinct species. C．Impressive urban landscapes. D．Sweet moments of nature. 2．What can be learned about Gregus? A．He became known for his Fex nffection. B．He was influenced a lot by his grandfather. C．He's been into photography from a young age. D．He's been involved in bear conservation for years. 3．What does the underlined word “secluded” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Disconnected. B．Stressful. C．Uhhappy. D．Complicated. 4．What is Crossman’s wish at present? A．To spend the rest of her life in Alaska. B．To photograph animals around the world. C．To set up a wildlife workshop of her own. D．To get a decent job at Canadian Geographic. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了两位加拿大野生动物摄影师Martin Gregus和Brittany Crossman的摄影经历、成就以及他们未来的愿望。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“A pair of red foxes playing together against a snowy backdrop and a baby polar bear bathing in brilliant sunshine surrounded by a mass of purple fireweed-both scenes are documented by two Canadian wildlife photographers.(一对红狐狸在雪地上嬉戏，一只小北极熊在灿烂的阳光下沐浴，周围环绕着一大片紫色的柳兰，这两个场景都被两位加拿大野生动物摄影师记录了下来。)”可知，第一段展示的是大自然的甜蜜时刻。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Since he was eight years old, Gregus has been passionate about photography, working on projects with his father, who is also a photographer.(Gregus从8岁起就对摄影充满了热情，他和同样也是摄影师的父亲一起工作。)”可知，Gregus从小就喜欢摄影。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据下文“we give up most of our life to film animals, so when we are given a chance to be around people, it’s remarkable.(我们把人生的大部分时间都用来拍摄动物，所以当有机会和人相处时，这种体验堪称难得。)”可知，野生动物摄影师放弃生活中的很多去拍摄动物，有机会和人相处都觉得难得，说明他们的生活是与外界相对隔绝的，由此可知，secluded意为“隔绝的，不相连的”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段““Right now, I have been focusing on exploring urban wildlife. I hope in the future that I will get to see other parts of the world, recording different species with my camera. In particular, I’d love to photograph brown bears on the west coast of Canada or Alaska,” Crossman says.(Crossman说：“现在，我一直在专注于探索城市野生动物。我希望将来我能去看看世界的其他地方，用我的相机记录不同的物种。特别是，我很想在加拿大或阿拉斯加的西海岸拍摄棕熊。”)”可知，Crossman目前的愿望是拍摄世界各地的动物。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中） After celebrating his 40th birthday on Nov 5, renowned Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge embarked on his fifth trip to China. Kipchoge was raised on a farm. As a child, he would often ride his bicycle to sell milk and run to and from school each day. In 2002, he began focusing on running, initially specializing in the 5,000 meters, a discipline he pursued for 11 years. In 2013, Kipchoge transitioned to marathon running, starting another 11-year journey that would redefine the sport. From his debut marathon in 2013 to breaking the world record twice and winning two Olympic gold medals, Kipchoge has not only achieved extraordinary personal milestones but also inspired a global community of runners. Looking back on his career, Kipchoge attributes his journey to a deep love for running and a desire to showcase his talent on the world stage. For years, he has stuck to a strict daily routine. His day begins at 5 am when he rises for a morning run. Afterward, he returns home for a tea break, followed by some light exercises before lunch. In the afternoon, he heads out for another run, then spends the rest of the day focusing on recovery and relaxation before preparing for bed. Besides his passion for the sport, Kipchoge’s remarkable career comes from his inner drive to push the limits of human endurance. In 2019, he became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, proving his motto (座右铭) that “no human is limited”. “It is not just about running to win or breaking records. It’s about the satisfaction you feel after finishing a marathon-knowing that you can run anything, that you can accomplish (实现) anything in this world,” Kipchoge told China Daily. 1．What can we learn about Eliud Kipchoge’s early life? A．He was brought up on a farm. B．He specialized in the 5,000 meters at 11. C．He was forced to run to school as a child. D．He started running marathons by accident. 2．What may Kipchoge agree with according to the text? A．Winning is the most important. B．Passion contributes greatly to success. C．Talented people can achieve success effortlessly. D．Satisfaction makes people overestimate their abilities. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．His motto. B．His daily routine. C．Running a marathon. D．His remarkable career. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Kipchoge? A．Helpful and generous. B．Loving and ambitious. C．Talented and warmhearted. D．Persistent and highly-motivated. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了著名肯尼亚马拉松运动员Eliud Kipchoge的个人经历、职业生涯以及他对跑步的热爱和追求。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Kipchoge was raised on a farm.(Kipchoge是在农场长大的。)”可知，Eliud Kipchoge是在农场长大的。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Looking back on his career, Kipchoge attributes his journey to a deep love for running and a desire to showcase his talent on the world stage.(回顾他的职业生涯，Kipchoge将他的旅程归功于对跑步的热爱和在世界舞台上展示自己才能的愿望。)”可知， Kipchoge把他的马拉松之旅归功于他对奔跑的热爱和在世界舞台上展现自己天赋的欲望，所以作者必然同意B选项“Passion contributes greatly to success.(激情有助于成功。)”这个观点，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章倒数第二段“In 2019, he became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, proving his motto (座右铭) that “no human is limited”.(2019年，他成为第一个在两小时内跑完马拉松的运动员，证明了他的座右铭‘没有人是有限的’。)”和最后一段“It is not just about running to win or breaking records. It’s about the satisfaction you feel after finishing a marathon(这不仅仅是为了赢得比赛或打破纪录。它是关于你跑完马拉松后的满足感)”可知，It指代前文提到的核心行为——running a marathon(跑马拉松)，故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“For years, he has stuck to a strict daily routine.(多年来，他一直坚持严格的日常作息。)”可知，他是坚持不懈的；根据倒数第二段“Besides his passion for the sport, Kipchoge’s remarkable career comes from his inner drive to push the limits of human endurance.(除了对这项运动的热情，Kipchoge非凡的职业生涯还来自于他不断挑战人类耐力极限的内在动力。)”可知，他有着很高的内驱力，因此persistent和highly-motivated最能描述Kipchoge，故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期中） “Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster(1758 — 1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year. After the Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”. Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous(unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.” Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words. His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom. “He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.” 1．Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary? A．It has local words in it. B．It is a 70,000-word dictionary. C．All the words are spelled without “u”. D．Its words are in American-style spelling. 2．What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Depend on. B．Trust in. C．Put up with. D．Give up. 3．What do people think of Webster’s dictionary? A．It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today. B．It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence. C．It has no influence on the development of American English. D．It helped to make American English more useful than British English. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The development of the British English. B．American English is better than British English. C．Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary. D．Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了语言学家Noah Webster编制了美式英语字典，希望美式英语有自己的特点，在文化和国家统一方面产生了深远的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“He dropped the British ‘u’ in some words.(他在一些单词中省略了英式的“u”。)”可知，只是一些单词里被省略了英式的“u”，并不是所有的单词。因此，选项C“All the words are spelled without ‘u’.(所有单词的拼写都没有“u”。) ”在表述上是错误的。故选C项。 2．词义猜测题。分析可知，画线短语前“rather than(而不是)”表达相反关系，而前文“Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary(Webster认为美国人应该有自己的字典)”表达了“有自己的美式字典”，即，不需要依赖英式词典。由此推知，“rely on”应是“依靠，依赖”含义，与选项A“Depend on.(依靠，依赖)”表达含义一致。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段内容“Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity  and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom.(语言学家认为，在大多数人关心政治自由的时候，它帮助一个新国家实现了统一和文化独立。)”可知，语言学家认为Webster的美式词典使美国在文化上实现了独立和统一，使美国人通过共同的美式英语走到了一起。由此可推知，在人们看来，除了它的文化影响外，它还帮助美国人团结起来。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通过阅读文章可知，文章首段内容“In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He was a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronger.(事实上，拼写上的差异始于Noah Webster（1758-1843）。他是一名教师，他改革了英式英语，使其更具有美式特点。)”为主题句，即，文章主要讲述了Noah Webster对英式英语的改革，编写了美式英语词典，使其更具备美式特点，在影响方面从文化方面延伸到国家统一。选项D“Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English.(Noah Webster写了一本美国英语词典，改革了英语。)”可概括文章主旨大意。故选D项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中） As a college professor, I’m required to hold office hours before my lectures. These sessions are busiest at the start and end of the semester, while mid-semester often brings a calmer atmosphere. A few years ago, after receiving a flute as a gift, I decided to use these quiet hours to learn this new instrument. Little did I know, this experience would teach me profound lessons about stage fright. I chose a nearly empty lecture hall for my practice, arriving an hour before class. The hall was open to any student — some came to discuss assignments, while others simply sat and read quietly before the lecture began. There, in front of these early arrivals, I’d assemble (组装) my flute, open my music book, and dive into practice sessions that included following online tutorials. My fingers fumbled (笨手笨脚) awkwardly at first, but I focused on the basics: forming notes, controlling breath, and steadying my posture. I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and forgetting that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. Had I been playing my familiar instrument, I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received. Here, though, my “audience” saw a clear beginner — no one expected polished melodies or technical perfection. My only goal was to understand the instrument: How did the keys connect? Where did the air flow best? I embraced the stupid mistakes and uneven rhythms, free from the pressure to sound professional. There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Now, whenever musicians share their struggles with stage fright, I tell them about my flute practice. I remind them that growth starts when we stop fearing imperfection. Through those quiet office hours, my flute became more than a hobby. It turned into a teacher, showing me that embracing our “beginner’s mind” can transform anxiety into curiosity — and that’s a lesson worth sharing. 1．Why did the professor start practicing the flute during office hours? A．Office hours were too busy to do other things. B．He needed to prepare for a music performance. C．The flute was a gift he wanted to make good use of. D．He wanted to improve his teaching skills through music. 2．What made the author at ease when playing the flute? A．The empty lecture hall. B．His impressive performance. C．The audience’s active response. D．His concentration on playing. 3．What did the professor learn from practicing the flute? A．Curiosity is more important than skills. B．Beginners should avoid playing in public. C．Online tutorials are necessary for learning. D．Embracing imperfection helps reduce anxiety. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain the definition of office hours. B．To share a lesson about conquering anxiety. C．To describe a college professor’s daily routine. D．To encourage students to practice more in public. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位大学教授收到长笛作为礼物后，利用办公时间在几乎空无一人的演讲厅练习长笛的经历。在练习过程中，他发现专注于学习乐器本身，接纳自己的不完美，能缓解焦虑，他将这段经历视为宝贵的一课，并乐于分享给因怯场而苦恼的人。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“A few years ago, after receiving a flute as a gift, I decided to use these quiet hours to learn this new instrument. (几年前，收到一支长笛作为礼物后，我决定利用这些安静的时间来学习这个新乐器。)” 可知，教授开始在办公时间练习长笛是因为长笛是他想好好利用的礼物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and forgetting that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. (我会开始吹长音，闭上眼睛，忘记房间里还有其他人。我惊讶地发现，在别人面前学习新乐器时，我没有感到焦虑。)” 可知，教授专注于吹长笛，忘记周围有人，所以感到自在。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I remind them that growth starts when we stop fearing imperfection. Through those quiet office hours, my flute became more than a hobby. It turned into a teacher, showing me that embracing our “beginner’s mind” can transform anxiety into curiosity (我提醒他们，当我们不再害怕不完美时，成长就开始了。通过那些安静的办公时间，长笛对我来说不仅仅是一种爱好。它变成了一位老师，让我明白，接纳我们的“初学者心态”可以将焦虑转化为好奇）” 可知，教授从练习长笛中学到接纳不完美有助于减少焦虑。故选D。 4．推理判断题。讲述了一位大学教授收到长笛作为礼物后，利用办公时间在几乎空无一人的演讲厅练习长笛的经历。在练习过程中，他发现专注于学习乐器本身，接纳自己的不完美，能缓解焦虑，他将这段经历视为宝贵的一课，并乐于分享给因怯场而苦恼的人。所以文章主要目的是分享关于克服焦虑的一课。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） “Wormy! Wormy! Come here, Wormy!” I’m 7 years old, arms wrapping around my legs, while a group of older kids tease (揶揄) me on the playground with the nickname that would bother me throughout my childhood. The moniker (绰号) came from my surname, Worman (although pronounced “War-mon”, not “Worm-man”, my classmates were not sensitive enough to tell the difference), and the simple act of rescuing a worm from being unceremoniously (粗暴地) cut in half. How clever they must have felt when they put two and two together, and how annoying it was for me. From then on, I disliked my rare surname and the teasing that came with it. According to the Internet Surname Database, Worman originates from the old English term for a skilled craftsman. Another website goes as far as to link its origins to the kings of Mercia. While there don’t seem to be any famous Wormans in recent history, we’re a hardworking group, holding down jobs as butchers, painters and laborers in England since the early 1800s. I suffered through being a Worman as a child, so when Facebook came along in my teens, I saw it as a chance to reinvent myself. I went by Evelyn Rose-my pretty, delicate middle name that drew praise and compliments from those around me. I felt more confident than ever. After university, however, I became less critical of my surname. Meeting students from different backgrounds helped shift my perspective (观点); I came across surnames far more wonderful and unusual than mine. Laughing with others about the uniqueness of our names became a surprising source of connection. I finally let go of disliking my surname after signing up to the website Ancestry. com. In the past 100 years, roughly 200,000 surnames have disappeared from England and Wales, according to the website. Family trees are littered with surnames that come and go, but mine hangs on. This feels oddly satisfying. Worman is mine, It’s not “pretty”, but it’s memorable — and it’s survived. Now married and in my early 30s, I’ve become fiercely protective of my surname. When our son arrived last summer, we decided on a double-barrelled (由两部分组成的) surname, honoring both sides of his heritage (传承). “Worman” will, hopefully, stand the test of another generation. 1．Why did the author dislike her surname as a child? A．It was hard to pronounce. B．It had an ordinary origin. C．It means something she disliked. D．It led to constant teasing. 2．How did the author feel about using her middle name in her teens? A．Ashamed. B．Embarrassed. C．Regretful, D．Satisfied. 3．What led the author to develop a sense of pride in her surname? A．Learning about its history in a website. B．Receiving encouragement from her friends. C．Meeting people from diverse backgrounds. D．Becoming more socially confident. 4．What does the author’s decision about her son’s surname suggest? A．A fear of losing her identity. B．A respect for her family’s heritage. C．A rejection of past criticism. D．A desire to promote her surname. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者从童年厌恶姓氏“Worman”到成年后因了解其历史而引以为傲的转变过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I’m 7 years old, arms wrapping around my legs, while a group of older kids tease (揶揄) me on the playground with the nickname that would bother me throughout my childhood. (我七岁的时候，双臂环抱着双腿，一群年纪稍大的孩子在操场上用一个绰号揶揄我，这个绰号困扰了我整个童年。)”及第二段“From then on, I disliked my rare surname and the teasing that came with it.(从那时起，我开始讨厌自己这个罕见的姓氏，以及随之而来的嘲笑)”可知，作者童年厌恶姓氏是因为它导致自己不断被嘲笑。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“I went by Evelyn Rose-my pretty, delicate middle name that drew praise and compliments from those around me. I felt more confident than ever.(我用伊夫林·罗斯这个名字——我美丽、精致的中间名，它赢得了周围人的赞扬和称赞。我从未像现在这样自信过。)”可知，作者在青少年时期使用中间名时因获得认可而感到自信且满意。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第六段“I finally let go of disliking my surname after signing up to the website Ancestry. com. In the past 100 years, roughly 200,000 surnames have disappeared from England and Wales, according to the website. Family trees are littered with surnames that come and go, but mine hangs on. This feels oddly satisfying. (在注册了Ancestry.com网站后，我终于不再讨厌自己的姓氏。根据该网站的数据，在过去 100 年里，英格兰和威尔士大约有 20 万个姓氏消失了。家谱中充斥着各种来来去去的姓氏，但我的姓氏却保留了下来。这让人感到一种莫名的满足。)”可知，作者通过网站了解到姓氏历经百年未消失的历史传承，从而对其产生自豪感。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“When our son arrived last summer, we decided on a double-barrelled (由两部分组成的) surname, honoring both sides of his heritage (传承). “Worman” will, hopefully, stand the test of another generation. (去年夏天我们的儿子出生后，我们决定采用双姓，以纪念他来自父母双方的传承。希望“Worman”这个姓氏能经得起下一代的考验。)”可知，作者为儿子选择复姓的决定，体现了对家族传承的尊重和延续姓氏的期望。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·黑龙江·期中） Before coming to La Salle High School, Amelia Amand attended St. Agatha School in Portland, Oregon. “I decided to come to La Salle as a senior one student because the school has a good volleyball program I really love,” she said. Volleyball is a big part of Amand’s life. She has been playing volleyball since the third grade. Amand now plays for La Salle’s school volleyball team. “I enjoy it because it’s a good way to reduce (减少) worry,” she said. Volleyball takes up a lot of Amand’s free time outside of the classroom, and balancing (平衡) schoolwork with sports can be a challenge. “It can be arduous. You’ve just got to keep concentrated(专注),” she said. In the future, Amand has a big goal. “I’d love to go into the medical field,” she said, explaining that this is something she has always wanted to do. Here at La Salle, Amand wishes to be proud of her work. Two of her favorite classes are Honors English Ⅱ and Honors Chemistry. They are taught by Mr. Greg Larson and Mr. Matthew Owen. Amand explained that this was mainly because she can receive excellent instructions in the classes. However, she said that Honors Chemistry is one of her most difficult courses this year. Outside of school, Amand enjoys hanging out with her friends and talking to them. She also likes spending time with her family. “They’re really supportive of everything, which is great,” Amand said. One of her favorite places to visit with them is Michigan. “I love traveling to Michigan because my family lives there, so it’s really nice to see everyone,” she said. Her suggestions for new students are “to get along well with your teachers and to do all your work on time”. 1．What played an important role in making Amand come to La Salle? A．Her hobby. B．Her good grades. C．Her responsibility. D．Her friends’ advice. 2．What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Interesting. B．Strange. C．Important. D．Difficult. 3．What does Amand probably want to be when she grows up? A．A teacher. B．A sportswoman. C．A doctor. D．A businesswoman. 4．Which is one of Amand’s suggestions given to new students? A．Build good relationships with teachers. B．Ask teachers for help when necessary. C．Finish all schoolwork before class is over. D．Spend more time with friends in school. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。本文介绍了Amelia Amand的学习和生活情况以及她对新生的一些建议等。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段中““I decided to come to La Salle as a senior one student because the school has a good volleyball program I really love,” she said. (她说：“我决定作为一名高三学生来到拉萨尔，因为学校有一个很好的排球项目，我真的很喜欢。”)”可知，Amelia Amand选择来到拉萨尔是因为学校有很好的排球项目，这是她的爱好。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段中“Volleyball takes up a lot of Amand’s free time outside of the classroom, and balancing (平衡) schoolwork with sports can be a challenge. (排球占据了阿曼达在课堂之外的很多空闲时间，平衡学业和运动可能是一个挑战。)”可知，平衡学业和运动可能是一个挑战，这可能很艰难。arduous的含义为“困难的，艰难的”。A. Interesting有趣的；B. Strange奇怪的；C. Important重要的；D. Difficult困难的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。由文章第四段中““In the future, Amand has a big goal. “I’d love to go into the medical field,” she said, explaining that this is something she has always wanted to do. (未来，阿曼德有一个远大的目标。“我很想进入医学领域，”她说，并解释说这是她一直想做的事情。)”可知，Amand将来想从事医疗领域的工作，所以她可能想成为一名医生。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Her suggestions for new students are “to get along well with your teachers and to do all your work on time”. (她对新生的建议是“与老师相处融洽，按时完成所有作业”。)”可知，Amand给新生的一个建议是与老师建立良好的关系。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·黑龙江·期中） Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project. I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family. Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out. After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, food, and hearts as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me. Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever. 1．What do we know about the author? A．He felt honored to study English literature. B．His dream at university was to become a volunteer. C．He took pride in having contributed to the world. D．His university education focused on theoretical knowledge. 2．How was the writer’s application process? A．Awkward. B．Complex. C．Entertaining. D．Effortless. 3．What did the writer do in the village? A．Working as a teacher. B．Helping villagers build hospitals. C．Raising money for his students. D．Inviting locals to enter his Project. 4．Which can be the best title of the text? A．Lighthouse Project—The Promise of African Education B．The Memorable and Rewarding life in Abuja C．A Life-changing Voluntary Experience D．Lighthouse Project—A Volunteer Organization for New Graduates 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了作者申请叫做灯塔计划的志愿者工作的过程和被选作志愿者后去阿布加附近的一个小村庄工作的经历。作者大学毕业后，报名参加了灯塔项目活动，经过激烈的竞争，他被选中了。然后，他被送到尼日利亚的一个村庄。他一到达那儿就开始带领当地人建校舍，然后第二年在那所学校教书。他在尼日利亚学到很多东西，所以他说灯塔项目永远改变了他的人生。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. (我的英国文学荣誉学位并没有真正为我做任何实际工作做好准备。)”可知，作者的大学教育注重的是理论知识。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. (然而，最终，我赢得了家人的支持，我递交了申请所需的所有文件。经过无数的面试和陈述，我成功地从众多候选人中脱颖而出，独自通过了考试。)”可推知，作者申请的过程是复杂的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me. (在接下来的一年左右的时间里，我在同一所学校教书。但有时我觉得我从学生身上学到的比他们从我身上学到的还要多。)”可知，作者在山村里当教师。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段中“I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. (作为灯塔计划的志愿者，我通过尽可能多地阅读以前志愿者的经历开始了我的旅程。)”和最后一段中“The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever. (灯塔计划永远地改变了我的生活。)”可知，本文讲述的是作者参加的灯塔项目永远改变了他的人生。因此，C项“改变人生的志愿经历”契合文章大意，最适合作为标题。故选C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·黑龙江·期中） It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours. We looked at each other and it was soon decided that I would go. Julia had more work to do in the container. Obviously shooting was our last choice; there were a lot of other actions that needed to be taken beforehand in order to scare the bear away. But, if worse came to worst, we needed to be ready. The other reason for which a female “green hand like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the gun. Being a polar bear guard is not the most exciting job out there: you have to stand in the cold, downwind from the group, from where the polar bear is likely to approach because of the smell, looking at the horizon for several hours. On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard. I stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with Julia, Ian and the other scientists on board, trying to solve a big puzzle of our observations. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons why I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards! 1．Why does the author guard at the balloon site? A．To admire impressive landscapes. B．To leave safely from here. C．To send off warning signals. D．To gather with her colleagues. 2．What does the author mention about her working place as a polar bear guard? A．It is frequently visited by polar bears. B．It is filled with various wildlife smells. C．It provides opportunities for reflection. D．It is extremely cold near the pole. 3．What does the author gain from the work shift? A．Friendship and joy. B．Confidence and courage. C．Responsibility and duty. D．Relaxation and insight. 4．What is the text most likely to be? A．A novel. B．A journal. C．A report. D．A review. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在北极探险中自愿担任北极熊警卫，这种工作虽然单调，却给作者提供了反思和获取灵感的机会。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The other reason for which a female “green hand like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the gun.(像我这样的女性“新手”被允许看守的另一个原因是，我将在离船最近的气球站点工作。这意味着，如果一只北极熊来了，我们可以在几分钟内到达船上，因此我真的不太可能使用步枪)”可知，作者在气球站点站岗是以便遇到危险时可以快速从那里离开，安全回到船上，即作者选择在气球站点守卫是因为该位置便于安全撤离。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard.(另一方面，守卫的工作给了你很多时间去思考和反思，同时凝视着这令人惊叹的风景。这也是我经常志愿做北极熊守卫的原因之一)”可知，作者在担任北极熊警卫的工作地点有很多时间去反思，即提供了反思的机会。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with Julia, Ian and the other scientists on board, trying to solve a big puzzle of our observations. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons why I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards!(我只在外面待了几个小时，但这足以让我的大脑在清新的北极空气中恢复活力，并产生新的想法和想法，与朱莉娅、伊恩和船上的其他科学家讨论，试图解决我们观察到的一个大难题。类似的“娱乐”活动是我如此喜欢这次探险的原因之一，我以后肯定会想念它们的！)”可知，作者只在外面待了几个小时，但这足以让她用纯净的北极空气提神，并提出新的想法，与船上的其他科学家进行讨论，由此推断出，作者在这次值班期间得到了放松，增长了见识。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours.(这是平常的一天，茱莉亚和我正在集装箱里检查仪器和做其他日常操作，这时电话响了。是伊恩。他想知道在接下来的几个小时里，我们中是否有人能出去做他们的北极熊守卫。) ”结合文章内容可知，文章以第一人称叙述了个人在北极科考期间的日常工作，担任北极熊警卫的经历和感受；由此可以推断出，本文最有可能是一篇日志。故选B。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·内蒙古土默特左旗民族中学·期中） In April 2022, Uday Bhatia, a student from Delhi, India, visited Bichpuri as a volunteer for a 2-day programme. During his stay, he found that the biggest problem the local children faced was repeated power cuts, which made it difficult for them to study. That left a deep impact on Uday. Uday came back to Delhi and took immediate action to approach the problem. He soon understood that residents of villages like Bichpuri couldn’t afford electrical devices. He wanted to find and develop a solution to rural India’s power shortage. After 24 attempts, the 18-year-old built the solution — Uday Electric — a bulb that can offer a power backup (备用) of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut. Explaining how the bulb works, Uday states that the technology used is very simple. “When the bulb is connected to a power source, energy gets stored in the battery. When the power supply is cut off, the bulb uses the energy stored in the battery to give out light,” he explains. At first, he established a bulb with a four-hour backup. But he wanted to provide a backup of 8-10 hours. Thanks to his love of computer science, he developed a way to change the bulb’s brightness, increasing the backup time without increasing the size of the battery. The bulb now comes with settings 1o change the brightness. Uday sold each bulb at only 250 rupees (3 dollars) and has so far sold over 7,000 units in many remote villages. But what Uday did went beyond business; he donated 950 units to houses in the poorest areas through a non-governmental organisation, bringing joy to those living without electricity. “When I saw the joy on people’s faces when their houses were lit up, I felt on top of the world. No feeling could come close to it,” says Uday. Uday won the Diana Award 2023, which honours “remarkable young people selflessly creating positive social change”. He wishes to bring bulb to as many houses as he can in the coming years. 1．What inspired Uday to invent Uday Electric? A．An experiment he did at school. B．A volunteering experience. C．His interest in computer science. D．The power cuts he faced every day. 2．What do we know about Uday Electric? A．It is small and solar-powered. B．It just can’t adjust the brightness. C．It can work without batteries. D．It is affordable and effective. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Uday? A．Honest and confident. B．Humorous and generous. C．Determined and warm-hearted. D．Outgoing and independent. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Teen’s bright idea lights rural India B．A solution to end India’s power shortage C．A young Indian changemaker giving back D．The inspiring journey of a teenage Indian’s success 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文属于记叙文。印度学生Uday Bhatia在志愿活动中发现农村频繁停电影响儿童学习，决定解决此问题。他发明了一种可提供近10小时备用电源的灯泡，并以低价出售给偏远村庄。他还通过非政府组织向最贫困地区捐赠了灯泡，为无电家庭带去光明。Uday因此荣获2023年戴安娜奖。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“In April 2022, Uday Bhatia, a student from Delhi, India, visited Bichpuri as a volunteer for a 2-day programme. During his stay, he found that the biggest problem the local children faced was repeated power cuts, which made it difficult for them to study.(2022年4月，来自印度德里的学生乌代·巴蒂亚作为志愿者访问了比奇普里，参加了一个为期两天的项目。在他逗留期间，他发现当地孩子面临的最大问题是反复停电，这使他们难以学习)”；第二段中“Uday came back to Delhi and took immediate action to address the problem.(乌代回到德里，立即采取行动解决这个问题)”和“After 24 attempts, the 18-year-old built the solution — Uday Electric — a bulb that can offer a power backup (备用) of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut.(经过24次尝试，这位18岁的年轻人终于找到了解决方案——Uday Electric——这种灯泡可以在停电的情况下提供近10小时的备用电力)”可知，是Uday的一次志愿者经历启发了他发明Uday Electric。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段“Uday sold each bulb at only 250 rupees (3 dollars) and has so far sold over 7,000 units in many remote villages.(乌代每个灯泡的售价仅为250卢比（合3美元），到目前为止，在许多偏远村庄已经售出了7000多只)”可知，Uday Electric的销量可观，说明乌代发明的灯泡是有效的，且价格便宜。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“After 24 attempts, the 18-year-old built the solution — Uday Electric — a bulb that can offer a power backup (备用) of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut.(经过24次尝试，这位18岁的年轻人终于找到了解决方案——Uday Electric——这种灯泡可以在停电的情况下提供近10小时的备用电力)”以及倒数第二段“But what Uday did went beyond business; he donated 950 units to houses in the poorest areas through a non-governmental organisation, bringing joy to those living without electricity. “When I saw the joy on people’s faces when their houses were lit up, I felt on top of the world. No feeling could come close to it,” says Uday.(但乌代所做的不仅仅是生意；他通过一个非政府组织向最贫困地区的家庭捐赠了950套住房，给那些没有电的人带来了快乐。“当我看到人们的房子被点亮时脸上的喜悦时，我感到高兴极了。没有任何感觉可以接近它，”乌代说)”可知，Uday坚定且热心。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其结合第二段中“He soon understood that residents of villages like Bichpuri couldn’t afford electrical devices. He wanted to find and develop a solution to rural India’s power shortage. After 24 attempts, the 18-year-old built the solution — Uday Electric — a bulb that can offer a power backup (备用) of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut.(他很快就明白，像比奇普里这样的村庄的居民买不起电器。他想找到并开发一种解决印度农村电力短缺的方法。经过24次尝试，这位18岁的年轻人终于找到了解决方案——Uday Electric——这种灯泡可以在停电的情况下提供近10小时的备用电源)”以及文章主要介绍了一个来自印度的年轻人Uday为了解决偏远地区频繁停电问题而发明了一种可以提供近10小时备用电源的灯泡，并低价出售给偏远村庄的人，甚至捐赠给最贫困地区的家庭。所以“少年的好主意照亮了印度农村”能概括出文章的中心思想，最适合作文章标题。故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·吉林松原·期中） Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results. Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods. Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community. In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief. 1．How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg? A．She tried traditional herbs. B．She conducted a surgery on it. C．She applied a new X-ray machine. D．She left the horse to recover by itself. 2．What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment? A．Peer recommendations. B．Her experience in Beijing. C．A racehorse’s severe injury. D．Laboratory research findings. 3．What is Dr. Carter doing with universities? A．Selling herbal products. B．Studying wild plant species. C．Training more veterinarians. D．Creating recognized herbal rules. 4．What does the last paragraph imply? A．The challenges in western medicine. B．The integration in medical practices. C．The limitations of herbal treatments. D．The importance of modern technology. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了艾米丽・卡特博士将中医草药用于马伤治疗获成效，推动东西方动物医疗实践融合。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. ‘This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,’ she said.(艾米丽・卡特博士小心翼翼地将一种由当归制成的混合物涂抹在一匹名叫‘雷霆’的赛马受伤的腿上。‘这不仅仅是治疗；这是将古老的知识付诸实践，’ 她说)”可知，卡特博士用传统的草药来治疗马受伤的腿。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods.(她对传统医学的兴趣始于2015年在北京的一个学习项目期间。在那里，她看到中国兽医使用像黄芪这样的草药来帮助农场动物更快地康复。受到启发，卡特决定将西方医疗工具与这些古老的方法结合起来)”可知，最初激励卡特博士使用中草药治疗的是她在北京的经历。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards.(为了回应这些担忧，卡特现在正与各大学合作，制定安全可靠的草药标准)”可知，卡特博士正与大学一起创建公认的草药规则。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care.(卡特的工作讲述了一个属于它自己的故事 —— 一个反映了一种日益增长的趋势的故事：在动物护理中融合东西方的实践)”以及“‘Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,’she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief.(‘尊重自然的智慧对动物和人类都有好处，’她常说，她的声音中充满了信念的分量)”可推知，最后一段暗示了在医疗实践中的融合。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期中） In the livestreaming (直播的) channel of Yang Weiyun, no singing or dancing is performed nor are products sold. Yang, 74 years old, teaches children Pinyin, reading and writing, something that has been most familiar to her for the past 50 years. But this time, her students are mostly adults. In retirement, Yang also wanted to do something meaningful. The rise of short video platforms gave her the idea of continuing her education career through livestreaming online. She opened her livestreaming account in May 2021 and offered free Pinyin courses designed for illiterate (不识字的，文盲的) adults. “Many illiterate adults didn’t have the chance to go to school when they were young. They are the ones in urgent need of becoming literate. I wanted to give them a new starting point,” Yang said. Considering that most of the adult students have to make time to attend the lessons, Yang holds two livestream classes every day starting at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm. Her livestreaming channel offers an easy and private way for those who want to overcome adult illiteracy. Now she has nearly 400,000 followers on the short video platform. Zhang Mei is among the students who benefits from Yang’s livestream lessons. She was born and raised in the countryside and had never been to school. She found illiteracy brought challenges to her city life. She couldn’t find suitable work. She also couldn’t fill in forms or read the assignment from teachers for her children. She watches Yang’s livestreaming whenever there is spare time. Now she can read Chinese characters if they are marked with Pinyin and knows how to write her name. She has also found a job. Yang said she tried her best to figure out what ways the students can learn and remember better, and her biggest wish now is to see these students graduate from her classes. 1．What is Yang Weiyun devoted herself to after her retirement? A．Helping people from the countryside find suitable jobs. B．Engaging herself in relieving adult illiteracy online. C．Selling educational products on a short video platform. D．Designing classes for illiterate adults at school. 2．Why does Yang Weiyun hold two livestream classes in two different time periods? A．To help herself attract more followers. B．To offer convenience to her students. C．To finish her teaching plan on time. D．To meet the requirements of platforms. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Yang Weiyun’s teaching channel is popular. B．Zhang Mei benefits from Yang’s lessons. C．Adults face challenges in modern city life. D．Zhang Mei makes progress in her studies. 4．Which of the following can best describe Yang Weiyun? A．Modest. B．Strict. C．Outgoing. D．Devoted. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。讲述了一位退休的教师通过直播平台为不识字的成年人上课，教他们拼音、读写，并通过这一方式改变了他们的人生的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“offered free Pinyin courses designed for illiterate (不识字的，文盲的) adults(提供专为文盲成人设计的免费拼音课程)”及第三段中的“They are the ones in urgent need of becoming literate. I wanted to give them a new starting point(他们是迫切需要识字的人。我想给他们一个新的起点)”可知，杨老师退休后在网上免费教不识字的成年人拼音，也就是说杨老师在退休后致力于在线扫盲。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Considering that most of the adult students have to make time to attend the lessons, Yang holds two livestream classes every day starting at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm.(考虑到大多数成年学生需要抽时间上课，杨老师每天开设两场直播课，分别在上午8:30和晚上8:30开始)”可知，杨老师在两个不同的时间段开直播课的原因是考虑到她的学生基本上都是成年人，他们中的大多数人需要挤出时间来上课，也就是说，她开设不同时间段的直播课是为了方便她的学生。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。 通读第四段的内容“Zhang Mei is among the students who benefits from Yang’s livestream lessons. She was born and raised in the countryside and had never been to school. She found illiteracy brought challenges to her city life. She couldn’t find suitable work. She also couldn’t fill in forms or read the assignment from teachers for her children. She watches Yang’s livestreaming whenever there is spare time. Now she can read Chinese characters if they are marked with Pinyin and knows how to write her name. She has also found a job.(张梅是杨伟云直播课程的受益学生之一。她生长在农村，从未上过学。她发现不识字给她的城市生活带来了诸多困难——找不到合适的工作、不会填表格、也看不懂孩子老师布置的作业。她一有空就会观看杨老师的直播课。现在她已经能认读带拼音的汉字，会写自己的名字，还找到了一份工作)”可知，第四段主要讲述了张梅的经历。曾因不识字而面临困难和挑战，她在听了杨老师的课后，能够识字、写自己的名字并且还找到了一份工作。由此可知，本段主要讲述的是张梅从杨老师的课程中获益良多的相关内容。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读文章内容，尤其是第二段“In retirement, Yang also wanted to do something meaningful. The rise of short video platforms gave her the idea of continuing her education career through livestreaming online. She opened her livestreaming account in May 2021 and offered free Pinyin courses designed for illiterate (不识字的，文盲的) adults.(在退休时，杨还想做一些有意义的事情。简短的视频平台的兴起使她通过在线直播来继续她的教育事业。她于2021年5月开设了直播帐户，并提供了为文盲成人设计的免费拼音课程)”和第三段中的“Considering that most of the adult students have to make time to attend the lessons, Yang holds two livestream classes every day starting at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm.(考虑到大多数成年学生必须花时间参加课程，杨每天从上午8:30和晚上8:30开始两个直播课程)”可知，杨老师在退休后利用直播平台为不识字的成年人免费上课，教他们拼音，而且为了保证他们能有时间上课，一天开两场直播。文章最后一段还介绍了她在教学上所付出的努力和对学生的期望。由此可推断，这位老师非常尽职，热衷于教学。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） Beginning in Venice on April 26,2022, Vienna Cammarota, a simple grandmother in her 70s as well as a well-known hiker, arrived in China last month, the last stop of her journey retracing the route of Marco Polo to the East, covering more than 20,000 kilometers. Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road in 1275, Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown of Venice to retrace the route on foot. Marco Polo lived in China for 17 years and in his travelogue provided detailed descriptions of the country, which allowed Westerners to learn about the appeal of this Eastern nation for the first time. Cammarota hopes to see more of modern China by following in Marco Polo’s footsteps. “I want to compare the China described by Marco Polo over 700 years ago with the China of today through my journey. I also hope to share my experiences and observations in China with my fellow Italians,” she says. Cammarota admits she sometimes found herself mired in moments when she wanted to give up everything and go home. “There have been times when I couldn’t find anyone to give me advice, provide information about places to visit, guide me through border crossings, or even help with accommodation. In those moments, I felt frustrated and discouraged. Fortunately, those feelings never last long and I always find a way to work through them,” she says. In her time of need, she has often received kindness and hospitality from strangers. Her concerns about language barriers were addressed through body language, which she says is quite effective. Starting from Kashgar, Cammarota will begin a 15-month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous regions. Her journey will end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China. Her goal is to experience the profound cultural heritage of Chinese civilization, witness the development and achievements of modern China, and call for global harmony and inclusiveness by bringing into modern view the Silk Road history and spirit to boost dialogue and understanding between the East and the West. 1．Why did Cammarota follow Marco Polo’s footsteps to the East? A．To prove her capability as a hiker. B．To witness a different modern China. C．To highlight the achievements of China. D．To arouse people’s curiosity towards China. 2．What does the underlined word “mired” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Trapped. B．Tired. C．Occupied. D．Opposed. 3．Which of the following word can best describe Cammarota’s trip? A．Plain sailing. B．Adventurous. C．Rewarding. D．Harmonious. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Female Hiker Accomplishes Marco Polo’s Journey B．Italian Grandmother Puts Her Best Foot Forward C．Italian Hiker Shows Modern China to The Westerners D．Senior Woman Advocates Global Harmony by Hiking 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位意大利的老奶奶重走马可·波罗之路的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Cammarota hopes to see more of modern China by following in Marco Polo’s footsteps.( Cammarota希望跟随马可·波罗的脚步，更多地了解现代中国。)”可知，Cammarota重走马可·波罗的路线目的是为了见证不一样的现代化中国，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段划线词后文“when she wanted to give up everything and go home.(当她想放弃一切回家的时候)”及“In those moments, I felt frustrated and discouraged.(在那些时刻，我感到沮丧和气馁。)”可知，Cammarota在旅途过程中有过很艰难的时刻，有时她发现自己陷入了想要放弃一切回家的困境。所以mired为“困在，陷入”之意。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Her goal is to experience the profound cultural heritage of Chinese civilization, witness the development and achievements of modern China, and call for global harmony and inclusiveness by bringing into modern view the Silk Road history and spirit to boost dialogue and understanding between the East and the West.(她的目标是体验中华文明的深厚文化遗产，见证现代中国的发展和成就，通过现代视角审视丝绸之路的历史和精神，促进东西方的对话和理解，呼吁世界和谐与包容。)”可知，Cammarota的旅程在挑战自己和赢得关注的同时也推动了东西方相互融合的发展，因此她的壮举是非常有意义的，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Beginning in Venice on April 26,2022, Vienna Cammarota, a simple grandmother in her 70s as well as a well-known hiker, arrived in China last month, the last stop of her journey retracing the route of Marco Polo to the East, covering more than 20,000 kilometers. (维也纳·卡马罗塔是一位70多岁的老奶奶，也是一位著名的徒步旅行者，她于2022年4月26日从威尼斯出发，于上个月抵达中国，这是她沿着马可·波罗向东走的路线的最后一站，全程超过2万公里。)”及全文可知，文章讲述了一位意大利老奶奶徒步重走马克·波罗之路，在徒步完成实际路程之外，她的壮举进一步让西方国家的人们了解了现代化中国的面貌，更进一步推进了中西方的文化融合和相互了解，B项中“Italian Grandmother Puts Her Best Foot Forward(意大利祖母迈出了她最好的一步)”不仅体现了徒步，也体现了更进一步的深层含义。故选B。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·内蒙古土默特左旗民族中学·期中） Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has spent much of his time seeking artistic solutions to solve our environmental problems. His past projects include “Bioluminescent (生物发光) Trees” to light streets, a “Smog-Free Tower” to clean Beijing’s polluted air and “Gates of Light”, which uses the headlamps of passing cars to light up the 60 floodgates of the Afsluitdijk, a major dam in the Netherlands. Now, he is hoping to use his skills to solve a pressing global problem — space junk (垃圾)! Scientists guess that there are over 500,000 pieces of large rubbish. To deal with the problem, Roosegaarde intends to achieve his goal by educating the public about the need of the situation and coming up with possible solutions. The plan, called the Space Waste Lab, started in October 2018 with a laser (激光) show in the Netherlands. The unique outdoor artwork of LEDs used real-time tracking information to point at pieces of space junk floating at heights of 200 to 20,000 kilometers. The experience was designed to make the public know more about how much space junk there are. To find a solution, the designer has been thinking with experts. One of the projects being considered is “Shooting Stars”, which attempts to reintroduce the trash to the atmosphere in a controlled way. Upon returning planetside, the waste would burn in the atmosphere like a shooting star. Roosegaarde envisages that, if successful, burning space waste could someday replace fireworks at large public events! Not just about cleaning up space, Roosegaarde sees this as an opportunity to deal with another issue at the same time. “The Netherlands spends € 70 million on fireworks every year,” says Roosegaarde. “There’s a lot of damage, they can be dangerous and there’s also a lot of pollution. Working with the scientific department at the European Space Agency, we have produced a new type of practical experience that both cleans up space and offers a new form of performance,” he adds. 1．What can we infer about Daan Roosegaarde? A．He is too eager to put forward good plans. B．He is creative in solving environmental problems. C．He is fond of spending all of his time seeking art skills. D．He is unfamiliar to art reflected in environmental projects. 2．Why was a laser show held in October 2018? A．To confirm real-Lime information about space waste. B．To show the great beauty of LEDs to common people. C．To raise public awareness of the amount of space waste. D．To inspire people to consider the solution to space waste. 3．What does the underlined word “envisages” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Imagines. B．Demands. C．Advises. D．Monitors. 4．What does Roosegaarde think of the “Shooting Stars” project? A．It causes a lot of damage. B．It has little artistic value. C．It is a waste of money. D．It will bring more benefits. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一位荷兰设计师试图通过艺术形式有创意地解决太空垃圾问题。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has spent much of his time seeking artistic solutions to solve our environmental problems. His past projects include “Bioluminescent (生物发光) Trees” to light streets, a “Smog-Free Tower” to clean Beijing’s polluted air and “Gates of Light”, which uses the headlamps of passing cars to light up the 60 floodgates of the Afsluitdijk, a major dam in the Netherlands.(荷兰设计师丹·罗斯加德花了大量时间寻找解决环境问题的艺术方案。他过去的项目包括照亮街道的“生物发光树”，净化北京污染空气的“无雾塔”，以及“光之门”——利用过往汽车的前灯照亮荷兰阿夫鲁戴克大坝的60个水闸)”可知，Daan Roosegaarde在解决环境问题上很有创造力。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“The experience was designed to make the public know more about how much space junk there are.(这次体验是为了让公众更多地了解太空垃圾的数量)”可知，举办这个激光秀的目的是增加公众对太空垃圾数量的了解。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“if successful, burning space trash could someday replace fireworks at large public events(如果成功，焚烧太空垃圾将有一天取代大型公共活动中的烟花)”可知，Daan Roosegaarde设想如果成功的话，焚烧太空垃圾有一天会取代大型公共活动中的烟火，故画线词意为“设想，想象”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段““The Netherlands spends € 70 million on fireworks every year,” says Roosegaarde. “There’s a lot of damage, they can be dangerous and there’s also a lot of pollution. Working with the scientific department at the European Space Agency, we have produced a new type of practical experience that both cleans up space and offers a new form of performance,” he adds.(罗斯格德说：“荷兰每年在烟花上花费7000万欧元。“有很多破坏，它们可能很危险，也有很多污染。我们与欧洲航天局的科学部门合作，创造了一种新型的实践体验，既能清理空间，又能提供一种新的表演形式，”他补充道)”可知，Roosegaarde认为这个项目会带来更多好处。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） Kimberly Camp’s lively gallery in New Jersey is a treasure house of creativity, filled with a rich collection of artworks from around the world. Among the eye-catching displays are Camp’s own handmade dolls which bring every corner of the gallery to life with stories waiting to be discovered. Camp’s artistic journey kicked off when her mother once allowed her to pick out whatever crafts she wanted to try in the art store Zabar. She later pursued her passion by studying Studio Arts and Art History at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a Master’s degree in Arts Administration. Though her later path wasn’t always smooth, Camp’s passion for art never faded. Her determination and talent paved the way for her remarkable career. As a doll maker, Kimberly Camp not only uses a diverse range of materials collected from across the globe to add the dolls’ unique charm but establishes a strong connection to African cultural heritage in her dolls. Her first dolls “Brown Babies” featured 32 traditional African dress designs, capturing people’s hearts with their cultural richness. Her breakthrough moment came in 1982 when her 55 Kwanzaa (宽扎节) dolls were sold out in just a few hours, pushing her into the spotlight. Soon after, she introduced “Kimkins”, a line of dolls dressed in traditional African fabrics, with distinctive hand-painted faces. At their pinnacle in 1985~1986, Camp produced 2,000 “Kimkins” annually. In fact, Camp’s dolls are more than toys but recognized as “soft sculptures” mirroring her personality and humor. Over years, her works have been shown in over 100 exhibitions across the U. S. and around the world. In 2020, Camp received the Award of Excellence: Craft Makes Us Human for her dolls. Today, Camp’s hands are never still. She continues to explore new artistic fields, fully absorbed in every moment of her art-filled life. 1．What inspired Kimberly Camp’s early interest in art? A．Her work in a gallery. B．Her visit to an art store. C．Her family background. D．Her university education. 2．What do we know about Kimberly Camp’s dolls? A．They reflect a new art form. B．They inspire more American artists. C．They are specially sold during Kwanzaa. D．They showcase traditional African elements. 3．What does the underlined word “pinnacle” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Crisis. B．Exploration. C．Summit. D．Adventure. 4．Which of the following could be the best title for this text? A．Telling the History of Africa Through Dolls B．Weaving African Heritage into Soft Sculptures C．Kimberly Camp: Master of Arts Administration D．Kwanzaa Dolls: Bridging Generations with Tradition 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。主要讲述了Kimberly Camp的艺术生涯和成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Camp’s artistic journey kicked off when her mother once allowed her to pick out whatever crafts she wanted to try in the art store Zabar.(Camp的艺术之旅始于她的母亲曾经允许她在Zabar艺术商店挑选任何她想尝试的工艺品)”可知，参观了一家艺术品商店激发了Kimberly Camp早期对艺术的兴趣。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“As a doll maker, Kimberly Camp not only uses a diverse range of materials collected from across the globe to add the dolls’ unique charm but establishes a strong connection to African cultural heritage in her dolls. Her first dolls “Brown Babies” featured 32 traditional African dress designs, capturing people’s hearts with their cultural richness.(作为一名娃娃制造商，金伯利·坎普不仅使用从世界各地收集的各种材料来增加娃娃的独特魅力，而且在她的娃娃中建立了与非洲文化遗产的强烈联系。她的第一个娃娃“棕色婴儿”采用了32种传统的非洲服装设计，以其丰富的文化俘获了人们的心)”可知，Camp的娃娃展示了传统的非洲元素。故选D项。 3．词句猜测题。根据后文“Camp produced 2,000 “Kimkins” annually.(坎普每年生产2000个“Kimkins”)”可推知，每年生产2000个“Kimkins”，结合后面的年份，应是Camp的巅峰时期，所以pinnacle应是“鼎盛时期”之意，和C项意思相近。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第三段“As a doll maker, Kimberly Camp not only uses a diverse range of materials collected from across the globe to add the dolls’ unique charm but establishes a strong connection to African cultural heritage in her dolls. ... In fact, Camp’s dolls are more than toys but recognized as “soft sculptures” mirroring her personality and humor. Over years, her works have been shown in over 100 exhibitions across the U. S. and around the world. In 2020, Camp received the Award of Excellence: Craft Makes Us Human for her dolls.(作为一名娃娃制造商，金伯利·坎普不仅使用从世界各地收集的各种材料来增加娃娃的独特魅力，而且在她的娃娃中建立了与非洲文化遗产的强烈联系。……事实上，坎普的娃娃不仅仅是玩具，而是被认为是反映她个性和幽默的“软雕塑”。多年来，她的作品在美国和世界各地的100多个展览中展出。2020年，坎普因她的娃娃获得了优秀奖：工艺使我们成为人类)”可知，本文主要讲述了Kimberly Camp将非洲文化遗产融入玩偶创作，其作品被称作“软雕塑”，所以B项“将非洲遗产编织成柔软的雕塑”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁省六校协作体·期中） In April 2008, I came across an essay a boy with autism(自闭症)had written when he was 14. I was impressed. I thought there was potential for a documentary. The director agreed. “Find the boy!” he said. A couple of months later, I found him, Anton. So it began-a film about Anton’s transformation. At least, that’s what I thought at the time. During filming, I helped put him into different hospitals and camps for treatment and we became close. There were lots of unforgettable moments. I remember one visit when we sat together, talking quietly and eating food I’d made. Then it was time for me to go. Without saying a word, Anton stood up and started to bang his head against the wall. BAM. BAM. Blood streamed down his face. At that moment, looking at the despair on Anton’s face, I recognized myself. What I recognized was an emotional abundance in him that I had myself. Like Anton, I was over the top. If I loved someone, I loved them completely. If I was upset, I let it show. But unlike Anton, I’d learned to edit emotions as if they were a film. But lately, I was waking up in the morning with one terrifying thought: “Who am I?” Anton helped me to answer this. He was the only person in my life who let me love without any holding back and who loved me the same way. The film Anton’s Right Here was released in October 2012 and shown at film festivals in Russia where it received prizes at several major Russian film festivals. After the film was shown by the First TV Channel, Russia’s main TV channel, letters flowed in. Autistic individuals and their families needed help. That’s when the idea of a foundation began to take shape in my mind. The foundation, called Anton’s Right Here, officially opened in December 2013. It’s Russia’s first-ever centre for adults with autism. It keeps helping people with autism like Anton. When we started to film, Anton was 19. He’s now 31. I’m still very much a part of his life. With his unedited emotions, Anton reminds me every day of what it’s like to be really, unreservedly loved and to love back in return. 1．Why did the writer want to find Anton? A．She wanted to transform Anton’s life. B．She was asked to do so by the director. C．She saw Anton’s potential to be a writer. D．She intended to make a film about Anton. 2．Why did Anton hurt himself during a visit? A．He was lost for words. B．His condition was getting worse. C．He did not want the writer to leave. D．He tended to lose his temper for no reason. 3．What do we know about the documentary from the passage? A．It took 5 years to shoot. B．It aroused little social concern. C．Shooting it made a difference to the writer’s life. D．A foundation of the same name was established by Anton. 4．What lesson did the writer learn from Anton? A．How to deal with autism. B．How to love and be loved. C．How to edit her emotions. D．How to live life to the fullest. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是作者无意读到一个14岁的自闭症患者Anton写的一篇文章，决定将其拍摄成纪录片，在拍摄过程中，作者在Anton的身上学到了如何爱与被爱。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I thought there was potential for a documentary. The director agreed. “Find the boy!” he said.(我觉得有可能拍一部纪录片。导演同意了。“找到那个男孩!”他说)”可知，作者想找到Anton是因为想拍一部关于Anton的纪录片。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Then it was time for me to go. Without saying a word, Anton stood up and started to bang his head against the wall.(然后我就该走了。Anton一句话也没说，站了起来，开始用头撞墙)”可知，在作者要走的时候，Anton拥有撞墙，结合最后一句“He was the only person in my life who let me love without any holding back and who loved me the same way.(他是我生命中唯一一个让我毫无保留地去爱，并且同样爱我的人。)”可知，Anton在一次拜访中自残是表达对作者的不舍，不想让作者离开，这是他爱的表现形式。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But lately, I was waking up in the morning with one terrifying thought: “Who am I?” Anton helped me to answer this. He was the only person in my life who let me love without any holding back and who loved me the same way.(但最近，我每天早上醒来都会有一个可怕的想法:“我是谁？”Anton帮我回答了这个问题。他是我生命中唯一一个让我毫无保留地去爱，并且同样爱我的人)”可知，拍摄这部纪录片让作者认识到自己是什么样的人，结合倒数第二段中的“That’s when the idea of a foundation began to take shape in my mind. The foundation, called Anton’s Right Here, officially opened in December 2013. It’s Russia’s first-ever centre for adults with autism. It keeps helping people with autism like Anton.(就在那时，我开始有了建立基金会的想法。该基金会名为Anton’s Right Here，于2013年12月正式开业。这是俄罗斯第一个成人自闭症中心。它一直在帮助像Anton这样的自闭症患者)”可知，纪录片上映后引起很大的反响，作者由此创建了俄罗斯的第一家成人自闭症治疗中心，由此可推断，拍摄这部纪录片影响着作者的人生。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据尾段中的“With his unedited emotions, Anton reminds me every day of what it’s like to be really, unreservedly loved and to love back in return.(Anton带着他未经修饰的情感，每天都在提醒我，被真正地、毫无保留地爱着，并以爱回报是什么感觉)”可知，Anton未加修饰的爱提醒作者爱与被爱的真正感受，由此可知，作者从Anton身上学到了如何爱与被爱。故选B项 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中） As someone who often mans the 24-hour hotline, I’m accustomed to early morning calls reporting various marine mammal strandings(搁浅). Even still, I doubt whether I could have fully prepared for this call. August 9 at 8:01 am was the first time my jaw physically dropped when manning the hotline. The harbormaster reported 30 stranded dolphins in one of the trickiest areas of Wellfleet. I immediately sent all workers we had and sent out the call for any additional help we could gather. Our team gathered at our Rescue Operations Center, grabbing all the specialized equipment we possibly could. Our trained volunteer responders arrived on the scene shortly after the initial report to give me updated information—45 dolphins in total, 43 of which were alive. With a stranding this large, it wasn’t possible to pull all 43 animals from the mud, get them to our mobile veterinary clinic, and transport them for release at a more favorable open-ocean location before the tide came in. The day was getting hotter, and the animals were already suffering from both heat and sun exposure. Upon getting on the scene, we had no time to react to the sheer chaos that lay ahead. After a quick scan of the situation—45 animals widely distributed, only a few staff members and several volunteers—there wasn’t a second more to wait. We began the hard process of getting as many animals as we could into special slings(吊索), onto the cart, and off the marsh as quickly as possible. This was not without its own challenges. The mud trapped and enveloped our feet, adding weight with each step, most animals were highly fractious(易怒的) when approached, and the heat became unbearable in dry suits. But none of that was going to stop us from doing all we could for these animals. We worked tirelessly, providing care for the animals. When the tide fully came in, the dolphins started to swim on their own with the rising tide. 1．How did the author react to the call on the morning of August 9? A．He thought it was a joke. B．He got shocked to the bone. C．He was at a loss what to do. D．He called the vet urgently. 2．What does the author want to convey in paragraph 2? A．The team was well-equipped. B．Rescuing dolphins faced much trouble. C．The climate of Wellfleet was difficult to tolerate. D．Volunteers were responsible for updating information. 3．What was a challenge to the rescuing team? A．The tide was coming in very soon. B．It was hard to find an open-ocean location. C．The volunteers failed to contact each other. D．There was much mud around to walk through. 4．What’s the text mainly about? A．A drill activity. B．A volunteer program. C．A rescue effort. D．A charity organization. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了救援中心和志愿者合理营救搁浅海豚的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“August 9 at 8:01 am was the first time my jaw physically dropped when manning the hotline. (8月9日上午8点01分是我在接听热线时第一次惊掉下巴。)”可知，作者接听热线电话时惊呆了，故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“With a stranding this large, it wasn’t possible to pull all 43 animals from the mud, get them to our mobile veterinary clinic, and transport them for release at a more favorable open-ocean location before the tide came in. The day was getting hotter, and the animals were already suffering from both heat and sun exposure. (如此大规模的搁浅事件，不可能在涨潮前把所有43只动物从泥里拉出来，送到我们的移动兽医诊所，然后运到更有利的开阔海域地点进行放生。天气越来越热，这些动物已经在遭受炎热和阳光暴晒之苦。)”可知，作者在第二段中项说明这次海豚营救行动的艰巨性，故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The mud trapped and enveloped our feet, adding weight with each step, most animals were highly fractious(易怒的) when approached, and the heat became unbearable in dry suits. (泥土困住并包裹着我们的脚，每走一步都会增加重量，大多数动物在靠近时都非常烦躁，穿着干式潜水服的热量变得难以忍受。)”可知，泥巴困住了救援人员的脚，这使他们行走艰难，故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“The harbormaster reported 30 stranded dolphins in one of the trickiest areas of Wellfleet. I immediately sent all workers we had and sent out the call for any additional help we could gather. (港务长报告说，在韦尔弗利特最棘手的一个区域有30只搁浅的海豚。我立即派出了我们所有的工作人员，并发出呼吁，请求我们能召集到的任何额外帮助。)”可知，本文主要讲述了一次营救搁浅海豚的行动，故选C项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $