专题02 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，北京专用）高二英语下学期

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京通州·期中） Stephanie had just finished her second day of classes, filled with excitement. Eager to enjoy the warm afternoon, she decided to take her bicycle out for a ride. As she sped down a familiar path, she hit a deep pothole she hadn’t noticed. Suddenly, she lost control and crashed. In a horrifying moment, she realized that one of the bike’s handle grips (车把) was missing, which left a sharp, exposed metal pipe that pierced her right leg, severed her artery (动脉), and flooded her body with intense pain. Panic set in as she lay on the ground, her mind racing. A severed artery can cause rapid blood loss, leading to passing out and death within minutes. Stephanie felt herself getting weaker, believing she wouldn’t survive. But in the midst of her anxiety, help was on the way. Kupris, who had been working on a woodworking project nearby, heard the chaos, dropped his tools, and rushed outside. His heart raced as he dashed along a block, driven by a desperate desire to assist. Following a trail of blood that painted a distinct contrast against the pavement, he felt a surge of fear and concern. When he finally reached the scene, the sight that came into view was terribly horrible. There lay Stephanie on the ground, her face pale and her body twisted in pain, severely injured. “The whole thing looked impossible, couldn’t be real,” Kupris recalled later, still shaking with fright. He saw a severe wound on her upper leg. Blood was pouring out of the cut. He pressed firmly on the wound, but there was still no response. Panic surged through him as he realized he needed to act quickly — every second counted. Kupris applied pressure to the wound, using his shirt to slow the bleeding. He shouted for help and stayed by her side, keeping her conscious. Soon, paramedics arrived and took over. Stephanie was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to stabilize her. Thanks to Kupris quick thinking and actions, she survived the emergency. 1．What mainly caused Stephanie’s accident? A．She crashed seriously with a car. B．A pothole caused her to lose control. C．A sharp object from the bicycle frame. D．The handle grip of the bicycle broke off. 2．What was Stephanie’s immediate reaction after the injury? A．She applied pressure to her wound. B．She panicked and felt herself fading. C．She was able to stand up and walk away. D．She tried to call for help but was too weak. 3．How did Kupris respond to the situation? A．He ran to get a first aid kit quickly. B．He called an ambulance and waited for help. C．He went for medical assistance immediately. D．He rushed to help and applied pressure to the wound. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Cycling on familiar paths is always safe. B．Having a first aid kit is crucial for cycling. C．Checking for potholes while cycling is always important. D．Staying calm and acting quickly in emergencies make a difference. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Stephanie在骑行时因路面坑洼失控导致严重受伤，以及Kupris在危急时刻迅速施救的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As she sped down a familiar path, she hit a deep pothole she hadn’t noticed. Suddenly, she lost control and crashed.(当她沿着熟悉的道路快速骑行时，撞上了一个没有注意到的深坑，随即失去控制并摔倒)”可知，Stephanie的事故主要是由于路面坑洼导致失控。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Panic set in as she lay on the ground, her mind racing. A severed artery can cause rapid blood loss, leading to passing out and death within minutes. Stephanie felt herself getting weaker, believing she wouldn’t survive.(当她躺在地上时，恐慌袭来，思绪飞速运转。被切断的动脉会导致快速失血，可能在几分钟内昏迷甚至死亡。Stephanie感到自己越来越虚弱，认为自己无法生还)”可知，Stephanie受伤后的直接反应是感到恐慌并觉得自己正在逐渐失去意识。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But in the midst of her anxiety, help was on the way. Kupris, who had been working on a woodworking project nearby, heard the chaos, dropped his tools, and rushed outside.(但就在她焦虑万分的时候，救援正在赶来。当时一直在附近做木工活儿的库普里斯听到了动静，放下手中的工具，急忙冲到了外面)”可知，Kupris听到动静马上冲过去帮忙，结合第四段中的“Kupris applied pressure to the wound, using his shirt to slow the bleeding. He shouted for help and stayed by her side, keeping her conscious.(Kupris用他的衬衫对伤口施加压力以减缓出血，同时大声呼救并守在她身边，保持她的清醒)”可知，Kupris迅速施救并对伤口施加压力。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据全文内容及最后一段中的“Thanks to Kupris quick thinking and actions, she survived the emergency.(多亏Kupris的快速思考和行动，她才度过了这场紧急情况)”可推知，在紧急情况下保持冷静并迅速采取行动至关重要。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Life after retirement can be isolating for a lot of people, but particularly for older men who were often raised to be providers and built their whole identities around their jobs. Jim Isenberg, now in his late 70s, knows that feeling. He has had a varied career in transportation and youth services in White Plains. When he first became a grandfather, he went online trying to find any kind of organization with grandpas. “There were a lot of things with grandmas,” he says, “but nothing for grandfathers.” In 2018, Isenberg and his friend Frank Williams ultimately founded their own group Grandpas  United. Williams, who worked as executive director of the White Plains Youth Bureau, saw a particular need. “So many children are growing up without a male figure or a father,” he says. “And here we have men who are retiring from work and careers. They have skills that can help younger people, especially boys and young men.”. Today, Grandpas United has around 60 volunteers, including retired lawyers, teachers, delivery drivers, and police officers. One of their initiatives is called JumpStart for Dads, which helps new, young fathers adjust to parenthood and learn from the grandpas’ own experiences. The group also visits Church Street Elementary School, where they spend lunch hours with fourth-grade boys, playing games and teaching social skills like shaking hands. The boys find the interactions fun, and the grandpas enjoy their energy and openness. Dr. Linda Fried, dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, says such programs benefit both the children and the volunteers. She started Experience Corps, where volunteers from their early 60s to their mid-80s put in 15 hours a week at elementary schools for at least a year. The program not only improved children’s academic success, but also the volunteers’ health, with a study showing significant brain growth in male volunteers over two years, particularly in problem-solving and memory regions. Why? Fried says it may be that because older men socialize less than women to begin with, the consistent volunteer work— and seeing they were making a difference — did them the most good. Grandpas United member Marc Sharff knows this firsthand. “One of the things that I love about Grandpas, it’s not only with the kids, it’s the camaraderie (同志情谊) and building new friendships,” he says, referring to his fellow grandpas. “There are people I never knew before. We've developed relationships, and I cherish that.” 1．Why did Jim Isenberg and Frank Williams establish Grandpas United? A．To offer mentorship for young fathers and children. B．To organize community events for families with kids. C．To create a space for grandfathers to play games together. D．To provide training for retired men seeking re-employment. 2．Why might older men experience greater cognitive benefit from volunteer work? A．They typically devote more time to volunteering. B．They usually find working with children more rewarding. C．They tend to have fewer social interactions than older women. D．They often possess a wider range of skills valuable to volunteer roles. 3．What can we conclude from the story of Grandpas United? A．Giving is receiving. B．A rising tide lifts all boats. C．Many hands make light work. D．It takes a village to raise a child. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。退休后男性易孤独，Jim Isenberg和 Frank Williams创立“爷爷联盟”，该组织惠及孩子与志愿者，实现双向受益 。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“‘So many children are growing up without a male figure or a father,’ he says. ‘And here we have men who are retiring from work and careers. They have skills that can help younger people, especially boys and young men.’(‘很多孩子在成长过程中没有男性形象或父亲的陪伴，’他说。‘而我们这里有一些从工作和职业生涯中退休的男性。他们拥有可以帮助年轻人，尤其是男孩和年轻男性的技能。’)”以及第四段“One of their initiatives is called JumpStart for Dads, which helps new, young fathers adjust to parenthood and learn from the grandpas’ own experiences. The group also visits Church Street Elementary School, where they spend lunch hours with fourth-grade boys, playing games and teaching social skills like shaking hands.(他们的一项倡议叫做‘爸爸的启动计划’，帮助年轻的新爸爸适应为人父母的角色，并从爷爷们自己的经验中学习。这个团体还会访问教堂街小学，在那里他们和四年级的男孩们一起吃午饭，玩游戏，并教授像握手这样的社交技能。)”可知，Jim Isenberg和Frank Williams建立“爷爷联盟”是为了给年轻父亲和孩子们提供指导和帮助。故选A 。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段“Fried says it may be that because older men socialize less than women to begin with, the consistent volunteer work — and seeing they were making a difference — did them the most good.(弗里德说，这可能是因为一开始老年男性的社交活动就比女性少，持续的志愿工作 —— 以及看到他们正在产生影响 —— 对他们最有好处。)”可知，老年男性从志愿工作中获得更大的认知益处可能是因为他们的社交互动比老年女性少。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段可知“爷爷联盟”的志愿者帮助年轻父亲和孩子们，根据第五段“Dr. Linda Fried, dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, says such programs benefit both the children and the volunteers.(哥伦比亚大学梅尔曼公共卫生学院院长琳达・弗里德博士说，这样的项目对孩子和志愿者都有好处。)”以及最后一段“‘One of the things that I love about Grandpas, it’s not only with the kids, it’s the camaraderie (同志情谊) and building new friendships,’ he says, referring to his fellow grandpas. ‘There are people I never knew before. We've developed relationships, and I cherish that.’(‘我喜欢‘爷爷联盟’的一点是，这不仅是和孩子们在一起，还有同志情谊和建立新的友谊，’他在谈到他的爷爷同伴们时说。‘这里有一些我以前从未认识的人。我们建立了关系，我很珍惜这一点。’)”可知，“爷爷联盟”的成员在帮助他人的同时自己也获得了友谊等回报，体现了“给予就是获得”。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·北京大兴·期中） When I was a child, an artist lived in the woods at the far end of the street where I lived with my parents. I was always told not to adventure into those woods, which, naturally, aroused my curiosity endlessly. His name was Jacques. They said he was a “mad artist,” crazy and mean and he had a dog, who he kept tied to a tree with a very long rope so that no one could come near. I knew that part wasn’t true because I spent hours in those woods and never saw a dog or heard any barking. Jacques had a very unique artistic technique, not a “modern” artist, not “abstract” or “impressionist” or any other art form of which I admittedly know little. His was, in my description, “imaginary movement, ” or “not so still life” if one can imagine such an art form. I used to slip into those woods and watch Jacques for hours as I stood unnoticed among the shadows of huge trees in sunlight at the window of the shabby wooden hut that was his studio. I was always fascinated to watch him and was especially excited when he began a new painting. When he began a new painting, he always seemed to have an angry frown on his face. Then, his expression would change from angry to deep concentration as if his whole being was somehow pulled inside himself and the outside world disappeared. Afterward, he would look at the painting again and then move to the side, make a half-turn, and make a dramatic bow to an invisible audience as if he had been watched during the entire period of creation. I had watched him go through this entire procedure, from start to finish, on more occasions than I can count, each time astonished by the amazing result of his precision. But there was one time, actually, the last time I watched him, as he stepped away from the canvas (画布), I was completely confused to see that the figure in the painting stared back at me, like a perfect mirror of me in my current disbelief, so clearly reflected on the canvas, it was chilling. How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there? Or did he? 1．Why was the author always told not to go into the woods? A．The woods were at the far end of the street. B．Jacques had a dog running wild in the woods. C．Jacques was considered dangerous and unkind. D．The woods were dangerous because of wild animals. 2．Which words can be used to describe Jacques? A．Focused and odd. B．Angry and frustrated. C．Social and impressive. D．Scared and bad-tempered. 3．What can be inferred from the author’s confusion? A．The author had already predicted the content of the painting. B．The painting’s mirror-like effect was due to a technical error. C．Jacques might have been aware of the author’s presence all along. D．Jacques intentionally painted the author’s reflection to frighten him. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Art speaks where words fail. B．Art reveals the unseen observer. C．Art lightens truths that canvas cannot carry. D．Art bridges the gap between reality and imagination. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者小时候偷偷观察住在树林里的艺术家雅克作画的经历及其中的奇妙发现。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They said he was a “mad artist,” crazy and mean and he had a dog, who he kept tied to a tree with a very long rope so that no one could come near. (他们说他是一个“疯狂的艺术家”，既疯狂又刻薄，而且他有一条狗，他用一根很长的绳子把狗拴在树上，这样就没人能靠近了。)”可知，作者总是被告知不要进入树林是因为雅克被认为是危险且不友好的。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Then, his expression would change from angry to deep concentration as if his whole being was somehow pulled inside himself and the outside world disappeared.(然后，他的表情会从愤怒变为全神贯注，仿佛他的整个身心都被某种力量拉进了自己的内心，外面的世界消失了。)”可知，雅克作画时非常专注，结合第五段中的“Afterward, he would look at the painting again and then move to the side, make a half-turn, and make a dramatic bow to an invisible audience as if he had been watched during the entire period of creation.(之后，他会再次看这幅画，然后走到一边，转个半圈，对着一个看不见的观众戏剧性地鞠躬，就好像他在整个创作过程中都被人注视着一样。)”可知，雅克的行为很古怪，所以可以用“专注和古怪”来描述雅克。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there?(他怎么能捕捉到当时并不存在的东西呢，他甚至都不知道我在那里？)”以及尾段“Or did he?(还是说他知道呢？)”可知，作者对于雅克画中出现的与自己当时状态相似的形象感到困惑，由此可推断，雅克可能一直都知道作者的存在。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“But there was one time, actually, the last time I watched him, as he stepped away from the canvas (画布), I was completely confused to see that the figure in the painting stared back at me, like a perfect mirror of me in my current disbelief, so clearly reflected on the canvas, it was chilling. How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there?(但有一次，确切地说是我最后一次看他作画时，当他从画布前退开的那一刻，我惊讶地发现画中的人物正回望着我，就像一面完美的镜子，把我此刻难以置信的表情清晰地映照在画布上，令人不寒而栗。他怎么可能捕捉到那些并不存在的东西呢？更何况他甚至不知道我就在那里。)”可知，文章讲述了作者偷偷观察雅克作画，而雅克的画中却出现了似乎与作者当时状态一致的形象，仿佛揭示了作者这个一直未被发现的观察者的存在，所以从这篇文章中我们可以了解到艺术揭示了看不见的观察者。故选B项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Nick Torrance, a junior in high school, suffers from muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩 症), and attends school in a specialized wheelchair. The muscle disease prevents him from accomplishing many everyday tasks, such as carrying his books and putting things away in his locker (储物柜). So he had a fellow student assigned to help him. But Amy Smith, the school’s occupational therapist (治疗师), thought that being able to do something simple like opening his locker on his own would be empowering. Amy initially thought they would be able to buy a device to help. But searching online turned up nothing that could meet their needs—everything needed a keycode or some other physical action, things her disabled student couldn’t do. After the outside search for a method came up short, she looked within the school itself for an answer. Amy turned to the school’s robotics instructor. The instructor, in turn, suggested that two of his most capable students take on the project: Micah Stuhldreher and Wyatt Smrcka. They took first place in a national robotics competition, so they were a natural choice to tackle the locker door problem with a robotics solution. Micah and Wyatt wasted no time getting down to work and for an hour each school day, the boys brainstormed, built, and rebuilt various versions of the device until they landed on the perfect solution one year later. Like in any device development, it took a lot of trial and error for Micah and Wyatt to make something that would work for their target audience. For example, they initially built a locker-opening button, but Nick wasn’t strong enough to push it, so they replaced it with a sensor. Now, between classes Nick steers (驾驶,控制) his electric wheelchair to his locker and waves his hand over a sensor on the arm of the wheelchair. A few seconds later, the locker door swings open. Another wave closes the door. Nick can make it with ease—it may be a small thing, but it gives him a sense of independence. 1．Why did Amy Smith want a device? A．To help treat a muscle disease. B．To inspire a robotics invention. C．To encourage cooperation at school. D．To increase her student’s confidence. 2．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A．Nick can open and close the locker without sitting in his wheelchair now. B．The brilliant boys wasted no time and tackled the problem immediately. C．Amy helped Nick by buying a device which can open the locker. D．The success of the device came through numerous failures. 3．With a sensor in his wheelchair, Nick can ______. A．move around easily B．put his things away C．open and close his locker D．continue his schooling 4．According to the passage, which words can best describe Micah and Wyatt? A．Caring and passionate. B．Talented and ambitious. C．Sensitive and insightful. D．Humble and warmhearted. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Nick Torrance，一位患有肌肉萎缩症的高中生，如何通过学校机器人团队的帮助，获得了一种能够让他独立打开储物柜的装置，从而增强了他的自信心。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Nick Torrance, a junior in high school, suffers from muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩 症), and attends school in a specialized wheelchair. The muscle disease prevents him from accomplishing many everyday tasks, such as carrying his books and putting things away in his locker (储物柜). So he had a fellow student assigned to help him. But Amy Smith, the school’s occupational therapist (治疗师), thought that being able to do something simple like opening his locker on his own would be empowering.(尼克·托伦斯（Nick Torrance）是一名高三学生，患有肌肉萎缩症，并坐在专门的轮椅上上学。肌肉疾病使他无法完成许多日常任务，比如拿书和把东西放进储物柜里。所以他找了一个同学来帮他。但学校的职业治疗师艾米·史密斯认为，能够自己做一些简单的事情，比如打开储物柜，会给他带来力量。)”和第二段的句子“Amy initially thought they would be able to buy a device to help. But searching online turned up nothing that could meet their needs—everything needed a keycode or some other physical action, things her disabled student couldn’t do.(艾米起初以为他们可以买个设备来帮忙。但在网上搜索却找不到任何能满足他们需求的东西——所有东西都需要一个键码或一些其他的物理动作，而她的残疾学生却做不到。)”可知，Amy Smith想要一个装置是为了增强Nick的自信心。故选D项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“Like in any device development, it took a lot of trial and error for Micah and Wyatt to make something that would work for their target audience.(就像在任何设备开发中一样，Micah和Wyatt也经历了许多尝试和错误，才创造出适合目标用户的内容。)”可知，这个装置的成功是通过多次失败后取得的。故选D项。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now, between classes Nick steers (驾驶,控制) his electric wheelchair to his locker and waves his hand over a sensor on the arm of the wheelchair. A few seconds later, the locker door swings open. Another wave closes the door. Nick can make it with ease—it may be a small thing, but it gives him a sense of independence.(现在，在课间休息的时候，尼克把他的电动轮椅推到他的储物柜前，用手在轮椅扶手上的传感器上挥了挥手。几秒钟后，储物柜的门打开了。另一个挥手就关上了门。尼克可以轻松地做到这一点——这可能是一件小事，但这给了他一种独立的感觉。)”可知，Nick可以通过轮椅上的传感器轻松地打开和关闭储物柜。故选C项。 4. 推理判断题。根据第三段“The instructor, in turn, suggested that two of his most capable students take on the project: Micah Stuhldreher and Wyatt Smrcka. They took first place in a national robotics competition, so they were a natural choice to tackle the locker door problem with a robotics solution. Micah and Wyatt wasted no time getting down to work and for an hour each school day, the boys brainstormed, built, and rebuilt various versions of the device until they landed on the perfect solution one year later.(反过来，老师建议他的两个最有能力的学生：Micah Stuhldreher和Wyatt smrka来承担这个项目。他们在全国机器人比赛中获得了第一名，所以用机器人解决储物柜门问题是很自然的选择。迈卡和怀亚特立即投入工作，每个上学日花一个小时，头脑风暴，制作，重建各种版本的设备，直到一年后他们找到了完美的解决方案。)”和第四段“Like in any device development, it took a lot of trial and error for Micah and Wyatt to make something that would work for their target audience. For example, they initially built a locker-opening button, but Nick wasn’t strong enough to push it, so they replaced it with a sensor.(就像在任何设备开发中一样，Micah和Wyatt也经历了许多尝试和错误，才创造出适合目标用户的内容。例如，他们最初做了一个储物柜打开按钮，但尼克不够强壮，无法按下它，所以他们用传感器代替了它。)”可知，Micah和Wyatt是富有同情心和热情的。故选A项。 Passage 2 （2025·北京海淀·期中） Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence. Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning (局). I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning.” Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates. The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first!” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked. Everyone shouted, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions and he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head. All were screaming, “Shay, Shay, Shay, all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home!” Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team. That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day! 1．In the bottom of the final inning, Shay was given the bat because the boys ______. A．fell forced to give Shay another chance B．would like to help Shay enjoy the game C．found Shay was so eager to be a winner D．believed they were sure to win the game 2．Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team? A．One of the opposing players ran to help him. B．The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman. C．The opposing players failed to stop his running to home. D．The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him. 3．What do you think is the theme of the story? A．True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other. B．Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents. C．The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players. D．Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个暖心故事，身患残疾的Shay想要打棒球，球员答应让他上场，为了成全身患残疾的Shay，球队双方进行了善意地欺骗，故意屡屡失手，共同制造了一个特殊的“英雄”，让Shay在人世间不多的日子里感到了快乐。 16．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world.  (那一天，两支队伍的男孩们为这个世界带来了一份真爱和人性。)”可推知，这些打棒球的小男孩都十分善良，他们希望成全Shay，让他感受到体育运动带来的快乐，所以在最后一局，他们把球棒传到了Shay手中。队友们让Shay击球并不是因为他们认为自己能赢，而是为了让Shay享受比赛的乐趣。故选B项。 17．推理判断题。通过文章倒数第二段“Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him (Shay到达三垒时，一名对手球员跑过去帮助他)”以及最后一段“That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. (那一天，两支队伍的男孩们为这个世界带来了一份真爱和人性。)”可推知，对方球员并不是不能阻止Shay跑回主场，他们是为了让身患残疾的Shay感到快乐，球队双方都进行了善意地欺骗，故意屡屡失手，共同制造了一个特殊的“英雄”，C项与文章内容及主题不符。故选C项。 18．主旨大意题。通读全文，再通过文章最后一段“That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. (那一天，两支队伍的男孩们为这个世界带来了一份真爱和人性。)”以及“having never forgotten being the hero (他从未忘记自己是英雄)”可推知，文章主要讲述了一个暖心故事，身患残疾的Shay想要打棒球，球员答应让他上场，为了成全身患残疾的Shay，球队双方进行了善意地欺骗，故意屡屡失手，共同制造了一个特殊的“英雄”，让Shay在人世间不多的日子里感到了快乐，通过这个故事可以领悟到真正的人性可以通过我们对待彼此的方式来实现。故选A项。 主题03 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） The rain hammered the roof as Mia hunched over her phone, the screen glowing in the dim attic (阁楼). Outside, the storm raged-trees bending, power lines swaying. She’d climbed up here to escape her little brother’s whining, but now a text from Jake lit up her screen: “Found a bag of cash by the creek. Split it with you. No one will know.” Her stomach twisted. The creek was a muddy mess after days of rain, and no one sensible was out there. Who’d lost it? She pictured Jake, soaked and grinning, holding a worn bag. They’d been tight since fifth grade — shared secrets, dumb bets. He’d probably spend his half on that beat-up guitar he’d been eyeing. But the money wasn’t theirs. Someone could be extremely worried, searching. Maybe it was rent, or medicine cash-something vital. She typed, “What if it’s someone’s life savings?” Jake shot back, “Finders keepers, losers weepers. Storm washed it up. Gone otherwise.” Thunder rattled the house, and Mia’s mind raced. Her mom worked double shifts at the diner, always stressed about bills. Half that cash could fix the leaky roof or buy her brother new shoes. She could hear her mom’s voice: “Do what’s right, even when it’s hard,” But Jake’s words gnawed at her — gone otherwise. The storm might bury it deeper, or some stranger could take it. Was keeping it really stealing if no one claimed it? She grabbed her raincoat, heart pounding, and slipped outside. The creek was a roar of brown water, and there was Jake, waving her over. The bag sat between them — wet, heavy, stuffed with crumpled bills. “We’re good, right?” he asked, eyes bright. Mia stared at the cash, then the churning water. She could take it, or she could drag it to the police station a mile away. The rain stung her face as she made up her mind. 1．Why did Mia go to the attic? A．To play with her phone secretly. B．To escape her little brother’s complaints. C．To protect herself from the storm outside. D．To wait for Jake’s message about the money. 2．What dilemma does Mia face in the story? A．Whether to stay safe indoors or explore the storm. B．Whether to keep the found money or try to return it. C．Whether to tell her mom about Jake’s plan. D．Whether to buy a guitar with her own savings. 3．Why does Mia consider keeping the money? A．She wants to impress Jake with her bravery. B．She believes the storm will destroy it anyway. C．Her family struggles financially, and it could help. D．She thinks it belongs to someone rich who won’t miss it. 4．Which theme is most clearly explored in this story? A．Trust your own instincts over others’ opinions. B．Difficult choices reveal a person’s true values. C．Friends should stick together no matter what. D．Rules matter less when no one is watching. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了米娅在阁楼躲避弟弟抱怨时收到杰克的短信，说在溪边发现一袋现金想和她平分，米娅面临着是留下这笔钱还是努力归还的两难抉择，最终她下定决心做出选择的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“She’d climbed up here to escape her little brother’s whining, but now a text from Jake lit up her screen: “Found a bag of cash by the creek. (她爬到这里是为了躲开弟弟的哭闹，可这时杰克发来的一条信息点亮了她的屏幕：“在溪边发现了一袋现金。”)”可知，米娅爬上阁楼是为了逃避弟弟的抱怨，whining在此与complaint意思相近。她上阁楼时还未收到杰克关于钱的消息。因此，注意不要误选D项。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Jake shot back, “Finders keepers, losers weepers. Storm washed it up. Gone otherwise.” (杰克反驳道：“谁捡到就是谁的，谁丢了就只能哭鼻子。风暴把它冲上岸的。不然早就没了。”)”以及第三段的第二至五句“Her mom worked double shifts at the diner, always stressed about bills. Half that cash could fix the leaky roof or buy her brother new shoes. She could hear her mom’s voice: “Do what’s right, even when it’s hard,” But Jake’s words gnawed at her — gone otherwise. (她妈妈在餐厅连轴转地上班，总是为账单发愁。那笔钱的一半就能修好漏雨的屋顶，或者给她弟弟买双新鞋。她能听到妈妈的声音：“做正确的事，哪怕很难。”但杰克的话却让她心烦意乱 —— 不然钱就没了。)”可知，杰克想留下钱，米娅一方面考虑到家里经济困难这笔钱能帮到家里，另一方面又觉得应该做正确的事把钱还回去，所以她面临的困境是是否留下找到的钱还是努力归还它。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句“Her mom worked double shifts at the diner, always stressed about bills. Half that cash could fix the leaky roof or buy her brother new shoes. (她妈妈在餐厅连轴转地上班，总是为账单发愁。那些钱的一半就能修好漏雨的屋顶，或者给她弟弟买双新鞋。)”可知，米娅考虑留下这笔钱是因为她的家庭经济困难，这笔钱可以用来修理漏水的屋顶或给弟弟买新鞋，即这笔钱可以帮助她的家庭。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。纵览全文可知，文章讲述了米娅在面对意外之财时内心的挣扎，她在家庭经济需要这笔钱和道德上应该归还这笔钱之间进行抉择，最终做出决定，这个艰难的选择揭示了她的真实价值观。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·北京顺义·期中） Paul was attacked by a shark in the Sydney Harbor and found himself in a fight for his life. “I was a doll in a monster’s mouth,” he says. A string of good luck saved him, even though he lost a hand and a leg. Now, the 47-year-old is a motivational speaker and environmentalist. He was doing a counter terrorism training exercise with his mates when suddenly he felt that big hit on the back of his leg. A shark grabbed him by his right hand and the back of his right leg in the same bite and dragged him underwater. He remembered thinking, “Oh, I am not going home today.” And then the shark bit off his leg bone and took off his hand. The encounter only lasted about eight seconds, but anyone who’s been through unbearable pain will tell you it feels like forever. Luckily his diving suit made him float to the surface. He started to swim to his safety boat — only to realize his hand wasn't there. He also had no clue whether he could feel his broken leg. It just so happened that his three teammates had seen what was going on and reached him before the shark did again. They pulled him into the boat, at which point he temporarily passed out. His surgeon eventually gave him a choice: keep his leg, knowing it would not properly function, or remove it and get a prosthetic (假肢). All of this was difficult to process emotionally. He always says that up until his incident, his two greatest fears were sharks and public speaking, and it took a shark attack and meeting with a bunch of kids who wanted to hear his story at a cancer charity for that all to change. For 30minutes he was fortunate enough to hang out with these children who had grown up in the hospital and help take their minds off of what they were struggling with, if only for a short while. He walked out of the room on top of the world after seeing the effect it had on them. It gave him a purpose. It gave him value. And so he thought, “Okay, maybe I can do this.” 1．What was Paul’s feeling after being attacked by a shark? A．He felt rather hopeless. B．He felt like a hero. C．He felt powerful. D．He felt very embarrassed. 2．How did Paul’s teammates help him after the shark attack? A．They managed to kill the shark. B．They dragged him into the safety boat. C．They phoned an ambulance immediately. D．They rapidly applied a belt to stop the bleeding. 3．What was the turning point for Paul in terms of his fears and outlook on life? A．Having his leg cut. B．Receiving medical treatment. C．Reviewing the site of his attack. D．Meeting with kids at a cancer charity. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Purpose is a cure of anxiety. B．One’s potential may be underrated. C．Someone could rise again from the ashes. D．Everything comes to those who are innovative. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了保罗在悉尼港被鲨鱼攻击，失去了一只手和一条腿，幸运地被队友救起。原本害怕鲨鱼和公开演讲的他，在癌症慈善机构与孩子们交流后，改变了对恐惧的看法，找到了生活的目标和价值，成为了一名励志演说家和环保主义者。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段 “He remembered thinking, “Oh, I am not going home today.”(他记得当时心里想着：“哦，我今天回不了家了。”)” 可知，当保罗被鲨鱼攻击时，他觉得自己回不了家了，也就是感到相当绝望。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“It just so happened that his three teammates had seen what was going on and reached him before the shark did again. They pulled him into the boat, at which point he temporarily passed out.)碰巧他的三个队友看到了所发生的事情，并在鲨鱼再次发动攻击之前赶到了他身边。他们把他拉上了船，就在这时他暂时昏了过去。)”可知，保罗的队友在鲨鱼再次攻击之前赶到他身边，把他拉上了安全船。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“He always says that up until his incident, his two greatest fears were sharks and public speaking, and it took a shark attack and meeting with a bunch of kids who wanted to hear his story at a cancer charity for that all to change.(他总是说，在他遭遇那次事件之前，他最大的两个恐惧是鲨鱼和公开演讲，而正是一次鲨鱼袭击以及在一家癌症慈善机构与一群想听他故事的孩子们的相遇，才让这一切都发生了改变。)”可知，保罗原本最害怕鲨鱼和公开演讲，而在癌症慈善机构与一群想听他故事的孩子们见面后，他的恐惧和人生观发生了改变。故选D。 4．推理判断题。文章讲述了保罗被鲨鱼攻击后失去了一只手和一条腿，但他通过在癌症慈善机构与孩子们交流，找到了生活的目标和价值，从困境中重新站了起来。由此可知，我们从文章中能学到“有人能从灰烬中再次崛起”。故选C。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Huang Danian, the well-known Chinese geophysicist, was born in 1958 in Guangxi, China. As a keen and able student, Huang went to the UK in 1993 to further his studies. By the time Huang moved back to China in 2008, he had been living and working in the UK for 15years. He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to China driven by the idea that he desired to contribute to his country. As one of the world’s leading experts in deep earth exploration technology, Huang was invited to participate in the “Thousand Talent” programme. He took up a position at Jilin University, Changchun. Huang was named lead scientist on China’s deep earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust (外壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a “lunatic” (a “madman”), but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China’s deep earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe (月球探测器) Yutu being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the space crafts Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016. Huang’s health also paid the price for his commitment. He began having fainting fits (昏厥) in 2012, but paid them little attention, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor — his work always came first. In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was so advanced that he had just a couple of months to live. Like the true scientist he was, Huang never gave up, but always tried to push forwards. Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing letters of reference for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. Huang, such a patriotic (爱国的) hero, died in January 2017, aged just 58. More than 800 people attended his funeral to celebrate a life that burned so bright, but was so short. 1．Huang returned to China in 2008 because ______. A．he desired to contribute to his country B．the “Thousand Talent” program attracted him C．Jilin University offered him a top position D．he wasn’t satisfied with the life in the UK 2．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．China’s nuclear development. B．Huang’s working attitude. C．Huang’s great contributions to China. D．China’s biological technology. 3．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A．The working environment caused Huang’s disease. B．Huang continued his work despite his poor health. C．Huang was taken to hospital after he fainted in 2014 D．Much money was paid to treat Huang’s illness. 4．According to the passage, Which of the following can be used to describe Huang Danian? A．Patriotic and committed. B．Selfish and arrogant. C．Modest and courageous. D．Generous and honest. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了中国著名地球物理学家黄大年的生平事迹，包括他的求学经历、回国贡献以及他在科研工作中的付出和成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to China driven by the idea that he desired to contribute to his country.(他在那里有一份好工作和生活，但他放弃了一切回到中国，因为他渴望为他的国家做出贡献。)”可知，黄大年2008年回到中国是因为他渴望为祖国做出贡献。故选A。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Huang was named lead scientist on China’s deep earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it.( 黄大年被任命为中国深地探测计划的首席科学家，开发先进的相机，可以穿透地壳，这样就可以在不挖掘地壳的情况下进行分析。)”以及“Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe Yutu being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the space crafts Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016.(黄大年的奉献精神为中国月球探测器“玉兔”在2013年登陆月球以及2016年“神舟十一号”和“天宫二号”宇宙飞船的发射做出了贡献。)”可知，第三段主要讲述了黄大年对中国的巨大贡献。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer.(2016年11月，黄大年晕倒，被送往医院，被诊断出患有癌症。)”以及最后一段“Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing letters of reference for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students.(即使在病床上，他仍继续工作，为同事撰写推荐信，回答学生的问题。)”可知，尽管身体不好，黄大年还是继续工作。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to China driven by the idea that he desired to contribute to his country.(他在那里有一份好工作和生活，但他放弃了一切回到中国，因为他渴望为他的国家做出贡献。)”，第三段“Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe Yutu being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the space crafts Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016.( 黄大年的奉献精神为中国月球探测器“玉兔”在2013年登陆月球以及2016年“神舟十一号”和“天宫二号”宇宙飞船的发射做出了贡献。)”以及最后一段“Huang, such a patriotic hero, died in January 2017, aged just 58.(黄大年，这样一位爱国英雄，于2017年1月去世，年仅58岁。)”可知，黄大年是爱国的和敬业的。故选A。 Passage 2 （23-24高二下·北京顺义·期中） Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of her country’s problems: garbage and poverty (贫穷). It’s called the Chip Bag Project. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Rather than throw your empty chip bags into the bin, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless. Chip waters drop off their empty bags from Doritos. Lays. and other favorites at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store, where Oleita and her volunteer helpers collect them. After they clean the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding (衬垫) and liners (衬里) from old coats to line the insides. It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag and each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof lightweight and easy to carry around”. Oleita told the Detroit News. Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. “We are devoted to making an impact not only socially, but environmentally,” she says. And, of course, there’s the symbolism of rescuing bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. It’s a powerful reminder that environmental problem and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told hourdetroit.com, “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues.” 1．What did Oleita ask the snack lovers to do with their empty chip bags? A．To turn them into sleeping bags. B．To give them away to her. C．To throw them into the bin. D．To donate them to the homeless directly. 2．What do we know about the sleeping bag made by Chip Bag Project? A． Its size is adjustable. B．It is only made of old coats. C．It has the function of heating D． It is portable. 3．Which words can best describe Oleita? A．Hardworking and loyal. B．Talented and social. C．Responsible and creative. D．Selfless and modest. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Eradajere Oleita建立了the Chip Bag Project，回收空薯片袋子，将其制成睡袋，送给无家可归的人，她的努力取得了一定的效果，部分缓解了垃圾和贫穷问题。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Rather than throw your empty chip bags into the bin, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless.(这位来自底特律的26岁学生和环保主义者请求当地小吃爱好者的帮助：与其把你的空薯片袋扔进垃圾桶，不如把它们捐出来，这样她就可以把它们变成无家可归者的睡袋)”可知，Oleita让零食爱好者把空薯片袋捐赠给她。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The result is a sleeping bag that is ‘waterproof lightweight and easy to carry around’.(其结果是一个‘防水、轻便、便于携带’的睡袋)”可知，这种睡袋是便于携带的。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of her country’s problems: garbage and poverty (贫穷). It’s called the Chip Bag Project. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Rather than throw your empty chip bags into the bin, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless.(Eradajere Oleita认为，她或许能部分解决该国的两个问题：垃圾和贫困。它被称为薯片袋计划。这位来自底特律的26岁学生和环保主义者请求当地小吃爱好者的帮助：与其把你的空薯片袋扔进垃圾桶，不如把它们捐出来，这样她就可以把它们变成无家可归者的睡袋)”可知，Oleita希望能部分解决国家垃圾和贫困的问题，并且想到把空薯片袋变成无家可归者的睡袋，可推测她是有责任心且有创造力的。故选C。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·北京通州·期中） Will you go on this ride with me? ”my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. She stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no. After climbing into our seats, an attendant reached up, pulled down the bar, and locked it in place. The ride lifted us slowly, then turned us over like the blueberry pancakes I had eaten three hours earlier, and hoped to keep in their proper place. As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage (保险) for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in. The ride touched down after twisting and turning our bodies. My friend was waiting for us at the exit. “How was it?” she asked. “Fine. No big deal,” I said, even though my head was spinning (旋转) like one of the other annoying machines dotting the midway. Jenny walked ahead of us and convinced me to keep taking chances and sample more rides “Oh, look at the pirate ship (海盗船)!” she said. “That looks like a calm ride.” “Let’s go, Auntie!” she said as she rushed to join others in line. I followed her, feeling confident the ride would be uneventful. When I reached the bottom, I tapped out like a WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on the top of the world. That morning, I set a goal, took my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement. Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow — a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction. 1．What made the author decide to try riding with Jenny? A．The eagerness in Jenny’s eyes. B．The curiosity about the unknown. C．The encouragement from other riders. D．The desire to experience something exciting. 2．What happened to the author when she was in the high sky? A．She lost her phone. B．She got into a panic. C．She was served pancakes. D．She almost fell off the seat. 3．How did the author feel after reaching the bottom from the ride? A．Relaxed. B．Confused. C．Excited. D．Disappointed. 4．What message does the story convey? A．He who hesitates is lost. B．It’s never too late to learn. C．Life is like riding a pirate ship. D．It’s worthwhile to try something new. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过描述作者与朋友的女儿Jenny在游乐园的经历，展现了作者面对新事物（游乐园的游乐设施）的紧张、恐惧以及最终克服这些情绪并享受其中的过程的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段““Will you go on this ride with me? ” my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. She stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no.(“你愿意和我一起去吗？”我朋友11岁的女儿Jenny问。她盯着过山车，渴望体验和我们前面那群勇敢的玩家一样的兴奋。我无法拒绝。)”可知，Jenny眼中对过山车的渴望让作者决定和Jenny一起坐过山车。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage (保险) for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in.(当我盯着我们正下方的混凝土时，我突然感到非常害怕。我想知道我是否有手机的更换保险，因为我确信手机会从口袋里滑出来，摔成无数个小碎片。我想知道我的新健康保险什么时候生效。)”可知，作者在高空时感到惊慌失措，非常害怕。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“When I reached the bottom, I tapped out like a WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on the top of the world. That morning, I set a goal, took my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement.(当我到达底部时，我就像一个世界摔跤联合会选手承认失败一样倒下了。虽然我的身体在颤抖，我的头还在旋转，但我感到兴奋，就像我站在世界之巅一样。那天早上，我设定了一个目标，迈出了实现目标的第一步，感受到了成功的喜悦。)”可知，当作者到达底部时感到非常兴奋。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow—a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction.(每次你第一次尝试某件事，你都会成长——对未知的一点点恐惧会被消除，取而代之的是一种满足感。)”以及全文内容可知，故事讲述了作者与Jenny一起尝试游乐园中的游乐设施的经历，作者虽然最初感到害怕和紧张，但最终还是克服了这些情绪并享受了其中的乐趣。这表明故事传达的信息是尝试新事物是值得的。故选D。 Passage 2 （23-24高二下·北京·期中） The memory of one particular summer evening is still burned in my brain as if it were yesterday. There was nothing but wide-open fields for miles and miles around our rural Minnesota home. Me never saw strangers not ever and here on this hot evening was a real live one walking up our driveway. A young man, a slightly- built hitchhiker (搭便车的人) approached our door. He knew there was a storm coming, and he desperately needed shelter. Not wanting to intrude on our home and family, he asked my dad if he could sleep in our basement for the night for protection from the rain. Instead of saying yes, my dad loaded us all up in the 1959 Chevrolet: five kids, my mum, and the man. Our family consisted of three older children whose father had died young and three more children from the union or my mother and father. Our older brother Jerry was in the Navy, on a ship somewhere overseas. Our mum and dad worried about him. We drove him 10 miles to the next town, where Dad bought the man a room for the night along with a hot evening meal. In the car after we dropped off the stranger, I heard my dad say to my mum, “I just hope that it Jerry ever needs anything, this kindness will be returned to him.” Weeks later, Dad told my uncle about the young man. My uncle suggested that perhaps my dad shouldn’t have taken the risk of having a stranger in our car. My dad replied, “You are absolutely right. I should have invited him into our home.” 1．What does the underlined phrase “intrude on” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Disturb. B．Scare. C．Embarrass. D．Upset. 2．How did the author’s father help the stranger? A．By providing a bed for him in the basement. B．By letting him stay for the night in the car. C．By taking him to a hotel in another town. D．By cooking a hot evening meal for him. 3．What do we know about the author’s family? A．The family had five children in total. B．Jerry was serving in the army in the USA． C．They had no spare room for the hitchhiker. D．Dad wished his elder son to be treated kindly. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的父亲在一个即将下暴雨的夏日帮助一个陌生人的故事。 1．词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Not wanting to intrude on our home and family, he asked my dad if he could sleep in our basement for the night for protection from the rain. (他不想……我们的家和家人，他问我爸爸是否可以在我们的地下室睡一晚，以防下雨。)”可知，这个陌生人应该是不想打扰作者的家人，询问是否可以住在地下室；由此猜测，划线词的意思是“打扰”，与Disturb(打扰)同义。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。由第四段中“We drove him 10 miles to the next town, where Dad bought the man a room for the night along with a hot evening meal. (我们开车带他到10英里外的下一个城镇，在那里爸爸给他买了一个房间过夜，还给他买了一顿热腾腾的晚餐。)”可知，作者的父亲通过带这个陌生人去了另一个城镇的旅馆来帮助他。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“In the car after we dropped off the stranger, I heard my dad say to my mum, “I just hope that it Jerry ever needs anything, this kindness will be returned to him.” (在我们把陌生人送下车后的车上，我听到我爸爸对我妈妈说：“我只希望杰瑞需要任何东西，这种善意会归还给他。)”可知，爸爸希望他的大儿子受到善待。故选D项。 主题03 人与自然——环境与旅游 Passage 1 （2025·北京丰台·期中） For years, Robyn Elman, a nature advocate, has been passionately raising the endangered monarch butterflies in the cozy corner of her backyard. She collects the butterfly eggs from the milkweed plants — the only food for these delicate creatures — alongside the highways. Each time she goes on her journey to the highways, she hopes these little eggs, which are as precious as hidden treasures, will hatch (孵化) into many beautiful creatures. They will slowly make the group which is getting smaller gradually breathe new life. But reality destroyed her hopes last year. Instead of being greeted by the green milkweed plants, she was met with the desolate sight of mowed stubs (修剪过的草茬) and destroyed eggs. The milkweed plants had been cut down, and all left were short stubs. She felt a deep sense of loss. “Is there really no hope for these delicate, flying creatures?” she whispered to herself, her heart as heavy as a big piece of lead. Even as pain consumed her, Robyn remained determined. She teamed up with other nature lovers. They reached out to Frank Coniglio, the city’s director of highway maintenance, urging him to cut the butterflies a break. At first, Frank was doubtful. He thought, “How important can this be? What difference will it make? It’s just some butterflies and plants.” But as Robyn and her friends poured out their worries, and kept explaining the importance of the issue, Frank began to understand. He finally realised, “What happens to the butterflies is going to happen to us, isn’t it?”, as if a light bulb had suddenly switched on in his mind. Frank went to work on studying more about monarch butterflies, and finally he supported their cause, and took decisive action. He stopped mowing in certain areas, drawing an invisible line of protection. So far, around 20 patches of milkweed plants, like oases in the urban desert, have been protected across the city. “We’re making a real difference,” Frank said proudly. Thanks to their combined efforts, the monarch butterflies now have a brighter future, and the city’s ecosystem is on the path to positive transformation. 1．As a nature advocate, Robyn Elman ________. A．grows some milkweed in her backyard B．raises butterflies alongside the highway C．collects butterfly eggs and hatches them D．studies milkweed and proves them valuable 2．How did Robyn feel upon seeing the mowed stubs? A．Upset and disappointed. B．Angry and annoyed. C．Embarrassed and ashamed. D．Terrified and confused. 3．What did Frank do to help protect the monarch butterflies? A．He raised the awareness of the public. B．He studied the local natural ecosystem. C．He protected milkweed in certain areas. D．He moved the butterflies to a safe place. 4．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Wildlife conservation takes a back seat to urban development. B．Government policies play a main role in wildlife conservation. C．The damage of habitats has long-term impact on the ecosystem. D．Commitment and cooperation cause positive ecological outcomes. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了自然倡导者Robyn Elman和其他自然爱好者共同努力保护帝王蝶的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“She collects the butterfly eggs from the milkweed plants — the only food for these delicate creatures — alongside the highways. Each time she goes on her journey to the highways, she hopes these little eggs, which are as precious as hidden treasures, will hatch (孵化) into many beautiful creatures.(她沿着公路收集马利筋植物上的帝王蝶卵，而这些马利筋植物是这些脆弱生物唯一的食物来源。每次她踏上前往公路的旅程时，她都希望这些如同隐藏珍宝般珍贵的卵能够孵化出许多美丽的生物)”可知，Robyn Elman作为自然倡导者，会收集帝王蝶的卵并孵化它们。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“But reality destroyed her hopes last year. Instead of being greeted by the green milkweed plants, she was met with the desolate sight of mowed stubs (修剪过的草茬) and destroyed eggs. The milkweed plants had been cut down, and all left were short stubs. She felt a deep sense of loss. ‘Is there really no hope for these delicate, flying creatures?’ she whispered to herself, her heart as heavy as a big piece of lead.(但去年，现实粉碎了她的希望。她没有看到绿意盎然的马利筋植物，映入眼帘的却是修剪过的草茬和被毁的卵的荒凉景象。马利筋植物被砍倒了，只剩下短短的草茬。她感到深深的失落。“这些脆弱的飞行生物真的没有希望了吗？”她自言自语道，心情沉重得如同一块大石头)”可知，现实摧毁了她的希望，看到被修剪过的草茬和被毁坏的卵，她有一种深深的失落感，心里像铅块一样沉重，由此可推断她感到沮丧和失望。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Frank went to work on studying more about monarch butterflies, and finally he supported their cause, and took decisive action. He stopped mowing in certain areas, drawing an invisible line of protection. So far, around 20 patches of milkweed plants, like oases in the urban desert, have been protected across the city.(弗兰克开始着手深入研究帝王蝶，最终他支持了保护帝王蝶的事业，并采取了果断行动。他停止了在某些区域的修剪工作，划出了一条无形的保护线。到目前为止，全市已有大约20块马利筋植物区域得到了保护，宛如城市沙漠中的绿洲)”可知，Frank通过在某些地区停止修剪，保护了马利筋植物，以此来帮助保护帝王蝶。故选C。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“Thanks to their combined efforts, the monarch butterflies now have a brighter future, and the city’s ecosystem is on the path to positive transformation.(由于他们的共同努力，帝王蝶现在有了更光明的未来，而城市的生态系统也正朝着积极转变的方向迈进)”可知，Robyn和其他自然爱好者通过努力和合作，成功保护了帝王蝶的栖息地，使帝王蝶有了更光明的未来。由此可知，从文中我们可以总结到“投入和合作能带来积极的生态成果”。故选D。 Passage 2 （22-23高二下·北京朝阳·期中） My wife Hannah and I usually don’t keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. After my diagnosis (诊断) with a brain cancer, I loved to have something green and alive around us. And then I got a lucky bamboo plant in a pot from my friend Mitch. I told Hannah I wanted to care for the plant myself. As a physician, I was used to providing care. Since my diagnosis, I had to rely on help from other people, leaving me feeling aimless and upset. Watering the plant taught me I could still be a caregiver. Over the next few months, I recovered from surgery and completed the first round of treatment. Both the bamboo and I were thriving (繁荣). Then, mysteriously, it began to show signs of stress. No matter what I did, the leaves kept dropping to the floor, making me discouraged and uneasy. “I can’t even care for simple plant!” I yelled. “I’m failing!” Hannah reminded me that we’d seen houseplants die before. She asked me why I was getting so worked up about this particular one. “If my lucky bamboo dies,” I cried out, “I might die too!” Identifying with the plant had offered me comfort. Now that the plant was struggling, I felt increasingly fearful. Suddenly, one day, I realized I had wrongly connected my care for the plant—something over which I had at least some control — with my own survival — something over which I had no control. When my cancer returned, it would not be because of any failure on my part — not because I ate sugar occasionally and certainly not because I failed to keep this plant alive. As my anxiety lessened, I learned from online tips to care for my dying plant. I moved the bamboo to a larger pot, separating its roots to give it room to grow. When it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive again. 1．What made the author change his attitude toward keeping houseplants? A．He recovered from surgery. B．He got a lucky bamboo plant. C．He was diagnosed with a cancer. D．He learned how to water a plant. 2．What was the main cause for the author’s anxiety? A．His struggle with cancer. B．His decision to care for the plant. C．His inability to look after himself. D．His belief in linking his survival to the plant’s. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Everything comes to those who wait. B．Positive thinking is a cure of anxiety. C．Trust yourself that you can do it and get it. D．You carry the passport to your own success. 【答案】91．C 92．D 93．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者患癌之后养了一盆竹子，护理这盆竹子让作者慢慢找到了自己的意义，但由于作者将竹子与自己的生存联系在一起，竹子的不良反应让作者非常气馁不安，后来作者意识到了这一点，坦然接受了自己患癌这件无法控制的事情，也把这棵濒死的植物救了回来。 91．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My wife Hannah and I usually don’t keep houseplants.(我和妻子Hannah通常不养室内植物。)”，“After my diagnosis (诊断) with a brain cancer, I loved to have something green and alive around us.(在我被诊断出患有脑癌后，我喜欢在我们周围有一些绿色和有生命的东西。)”可知，作者被确诊患有脑癌后，他开始喜欢养室内植物了。故选C。 92．推理判断题。根据第六段“‘If my lucky bamboo dies,’ I cried out, ‘I might die too!’(‘如果我的幸运竹子死了，’我喊道，‘我可能也会死！’)”，第七段“Identifying with the plant had offered me comfort. Now that the plant was struggling, I felt increasingly fearful.(认同这株植物给了我安慰。现在这株植物正在挣扎，我感到越来越害怕。)”和第八段中的“Suddenly, one day, I realized I had wrongly connected my care for the plant — something over which I had at least some control — with my own survival — something over which I had no control.(突然，有一天，我意识到我错误地将我对植物的照顾——我至少可以控制的事情——与我自己的生存——我无法控制的事情联系在一起。)”可知，作者感觉竹子死了的话自己也会死，所以看到这棵竹子在垂死挣扎，自己也非常害怕，后来他才意识到自己将照顾竹子和自己的生存联系在一起，前者是可以控制的事情，而后者是不可控制的事情。由此可推测出，作者内心焦虑是因为他将自己的生存与竹子的命运联系在一起。故选D。 93．推理判断题。根据第八段中的“Suddenly, one day, I realized I had wrongly connected my care for the plant — something over which I had at least some control — with my own survival — something over which I had no control.(突然，有一天，我意识到我错误地将我对植物的照顾——我至少可以控制的事情——与我自己的生存——我无法控制的事情联系在一起。)”并结合全文内容可知，作者患癌之后养了一盆竹子，对它悉心照料，不知不觉中将竹子与自己的存活联系在了一起，竹子的不良反应让作者非常焦虑，后来作者意识到了这一点，明白了自己癌症复发并不是自己的问题，也不是竹子造成的影响。再根据最后一段中的“As my anxiety lessened, I learned from online tips to care for my dying plant.(随着我的焦虑减轻，我从网上学到了照顾濒临死亡的植物的技巧。)”可知，作者明白了这些道理后焦虑减轻了。由此可推测出，作者在思想上由消极到积极的转变让作者减轻了焦虑，积极的思想是治疗焦虑的良药。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京通州·期中） Stephanie had just finished her second day of classes, filled with excitement. Eager to enjoy the warm afternoon, she decided to take her bicycle out for a ride. As she sped down a familiar path, she hit a deep pothole she hadn’t noticed. Suddenly, she lost control and crashed. In a horrifying moment, she realized that one of the bike’s handle grips (车把) was missing, which left a sharp, exposed metal pipe that pierced her right leg, severed her artery (动脉), and flooded her body with intense pain. Panic set in as she lay on the ground, her mind racing. A severed artery can cause rapid blood loss, leading to passing out and death within minutes. Stephanie felt herself getting weaker, believing she wouldn’t survive. But in the midst of her anxiety, help was on the way. Kupris, who had been working on a woodworking project nearby, heard the chaos, dropped his tools, and rushed outside. His heart raced as he dashed along a block, driven by a desperate desire to assist. Following a trail of blood that painted a distinct contrast against the pavement, he felt a surge of fear and concern. When he finally reached the scene, the sight that came into view was terribly horrible. There lay Stephanie on the ground, her face pale and her body twisted in pain, severely injured. “The whole thing looked impossible, couldn’t be real,” Kupris recalled later, still shaking with fright. He saw a severe wound on her upper leg. Blood was pouring out of the cut. He pressed firmly on the wound, but there was still no response. Panic surged through him as he realized he needed to act quickly — every second counted. Kupris applied pressure to the wound, using his shirt to slow the bleeding. He shouted for help and stayed by her side, keeping her conscious. Soon, paramedics arrived and took over. Stephanie was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to stabilize her. Thanks to Kupris quick thinking and actions, she survived the emergency. 1．What mainly caused Stephanie’s accident? A．She crashed seriously with a car. B．A pothole caused her to lose control. C．A sharp object from the bicycle frame. D．The handle grip of the bicycle broke off. 2．What was Stephanie’s immediate reaction after the injury? A．She applied pressure to her wound. B．She panicked and felt herself fading. C．She was able to stand up and walk away. D．She tried to call for help but was too weak. 3．How did Kupris respond to the situation? A．He ran to get a first aid kit quickly. B．He called an ambulance and waited for help. C．He went for medical assistance immediately. D．He rushed to help and applied pressure to the wound. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Cycling on familiar paths is always safe. B．Having a first aid kit is crucial for cycling. C．Checking for potholes while cycling is always important. D．Staying calm and acting quickly in emergencies make a difference. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Life after retirement can be isolating for a lot of people, but particularly for older men who were often raised to be providers and built their whole identities around their jobs. Jim Isenberg, now in his late 70s, knows that feeling. He has had a varied career in transportation and youth services in White Plains. When he first became a grandfather, he went online trying to find any kind of organization with grandpas. “There were a lot of things with grandmas,” he says, “but nothing for grandfathers.” In 2018, Isenberg and his friend Frank Williams ultimately founded their own group Grandpas  United. Williams, who worked as executive director of the White Plains Youth Bureau, saw a particular need. “So many children are growing up without a male figure or a father,” he says. “And here we have men who are retiring from work and careers. They have skills that can help younger people, especially boys and young men.”. Today, Grandpas United has around 60 volunteers, including retired lawyers, teachers, delivery drivers, and police officers. One of their initiatives is called JumpStart for Dads, which helps new, young fathers adjust to parenthood and learn from the grandpas’ own experiences. The group also visits Church Street Elementary School, where they spend lunch hours with fourth-grade boys, playing games and teaching social skills like shaking hands. The boys find the interactions fun, and the grandpas enjoy their energy and openness. Dr. Linda Fried, dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, says such programs benefit both the children and the volunteers. She started Experience Corps, where volunteers from their early 60s to their mid-80s put in 15 hours a week at elementary schools for at least a year. The program not only improved children’s academic success, but also the volunteers’ health, with a study showing significant brain growth in male volunteers over two years, particularly in problem-solving and memory regions. Why? Fried says it may be that because older men socialize less than women to begin with, the consistent volunteer work— and seeing they were making a difference — did them the most good. Grandpas United member Marc Sharff knows this firsthand. “One of the things that I love about Grandpas, it’s not only with the kids, it’s the camaraderie (同志情谊) and building new friendships,” he says, referring to his fellow grandpas. “There are people I never knew before. We've developed relationships, and I cherish that.” 1．Why did Jim Isenberg and Frank Williams establish Grandpas United? A．To offer mentorship for young fathers and children. B．To organize community events for families with kids. C．To create a space for grandfathers to play games together. D．To provide training for retired men seeking re-employment. 2．Why might older men experience greater cognitive benefit from volunteer work? A．They typically devote more time to volunteering. B．They usually find working with children more rewarding. C．They tend to have fewer social interactions than older women. D．They often possess a wider range of skills valuable to volunteer roles. 3．What can we conclude from the story of Grandpas United? A．Giving is receiving. B．A rising tide lifts all boats. C．Many hands make light work. D．It takes a village to raise a child. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·北京大兴·期中） When I was a child, an artist lived in the woods at the far end of the street where I lived with my parents. I was always told not to adventure into those woods, which, naturally, aroused my curiosity endlessly. His name was Jacques. They said he was a “mad artist,” crazy and mean and he had a dog, who he kept tied to a tree with a very long rope so that no one could come near. I knew that part wasn’t true because I spent hours in those woods and never saw a dog or heard any barking. Jacques had a very unique artistic technique, not a “modern” artist, not “abstract” or “impressionist” or any other art form of which I admittedly know little. His was, in my description, “imaginary movement, ” or “not so still life” if one can imagine such an art form. I used to slip into those woods and watch Jacques for hours as I stood unnoticed among the shadows of huge trees in sunlight at the window of the shabby wooden hut that was his studio. I was always fascinated to watch him and was especially excited when he began a new painting. When he began a new painting, he always seemed to have an angry frown on his face. Then, his expression would change from angry to deep concentration as if his whole being was somehow pulled inside himself and the outside world disappeared. Afterward, he would look at the painting again and then move to the side, make a half-turn, and make a dramatic bow to an invisible audience as if he had been watched during the entire period of creation. I had watched him go through this entire procedure, from start to finish, on more occasions than I can count, each time astonished by the amazing result of his precision. But there was one time, actually, the last time I watched him, as he stepped away from the canvas (画布), I was completely confused to see that the figure in the painting stared back at me, like a perfect mirror of me in my current disbelief, so clearly reflected on the canvas, it was chilling. How could he have caught what was not present when he didn’t even know I was there? Or did he? 1．Why was the author always told not to go into the woods? A．The woods were at the far end of the street. B．Jacques had a dog running wild in the woods. C．Jacques was considered dangerous and unkind. D．The woods were dangerous because of wild animals. 2．Which words can be used to describe Jacques? A．Focused and odd. B．Angry and frustrated. C．Social and impressive. D．Scared and bad-tempered. 3．What can be inferred from the author’s confusion? A．The author had already predicted the content of the painting. B．The painting’s mirror-like effect was due to a technical error. C．Jacques might have been aware of the author’s presence all along. D．Jacques intentionally painted the author’s reflection to frighten him. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Art speaks where words fail. B．Art reveals the unseen observer. C．Art lightens truths that canvas cannot carry. D．Art bridges the gap between reality and imagination. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Nick Torrance, a junior in high school, suffers from muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩 症), and attends school in a specialized wheelchair. The muscle disease prevents him from accomplishing many everyday tasks, such as carrying his books and putting things away in his locker (储物柜). So he had a fellow student assigned to help him. But Amy Smith, the school’s occupational therapist (治疗师), thought that being able to do something simple like opening his locker on his own would be empowering. Amy initially thought they would be able to buy a device to help. But searching online turned up nothing that could meet their needs—everything needed a keycode or some other physical action, things her disabled student couldn’t do. After the outside search for a method came up short, she looked within the school itself for an answer. Amy turned to the school’s robotics instructor. The instructor, in turn, suggested that two of his most capable students take on the project: Micah Stuhldreher and Wyatt Smrcka. They took first place in a national robotics competition, so they were a natural choice to tackle the locker door problem with a robotics solution. Micah and Wyatt wasted no time getting down to work and for an hour each school day, the boys brainstormed, built, and rebuilt various versions of the device until they landed on the perfect solution one year later. Like in any device development, it took a lot of trial and error for Micah and Wyatt to make something that would work for their target audience. For example, they initially built a locker-opening button, but Nick wasn’t strong enough to push it, so they replaced it with a sensor. Now, between classes Nick steers (驾驶,控制) his electric wheelchair to his locker and waves his hand over a sensor on the arm of the wheelchair. A few seconds later, the locker door swings open. Another wave closes the door. Nick can make it with ease—it may be a small thing, but it gives him a sense of independence. 1．Why did Amy Smith want a device? A．To help treat a muscle disease. B．To inspire a robotics invention. C．To encourage cooperation at school. D．To increase her student’s confidence. 2．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A．Nick can open and close the locker without sitting in his wheelchair now. B．The brilliant boys wasted no time and tackled the problem immediately. C．Amy helped Nick by buying a device which can open the locker. D．The success of the device came through numerous failures. 3．With a sensor in his wheelchair, Nick can ______. A．move around easily B．put his things away C．open and close his locker D．continue his schooling 4．According to the passage, which words can best describe Micah and Wyatt? A．Caring and passionate. B．Talented and ambitious. C．Sensitive and insightful. D．Humble and warmhearted. Passage 2 （2025·北京海淀·期中） Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence. Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning (局). I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning.” Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates. The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first!” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked. Everyone shouted, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions and he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head. All were screaming, “Shay, Shay, Shay, all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home!” Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team. That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day! 1．In the bottom of the final inning, Shay was given the bat because the boys ______. A．fell forced to give Shay another chance B．would like to help Shay enjoy the game C．found Shay was so eager to be a winner D．believed they were sure to win the game 2．Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team? A．One of the opposing players ran to help him. B．The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman. C．The opposing players failed to stop his running to home. D．The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him. 3．What do you think is the theme of the story? A．True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other. B．Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents. C．The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players. D．Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled. 主题03 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） The rain hammered the roof as Mia hunched over her phone, the screen glowing in the dim attic (阁楼). Outside, the storm raged-trees bending, power lines swaying. She’d climbed up here to escape her little brother’s whining, but now a text from Jake lit up her screen: “Found a bag of cash by the creek. Split it with you. No one will know.” Her stomach twisted. The creek was a muddy mess after days of rain, and no one sensible was out there. Who’d lost it? She pictured Jake, soaked and grinning, holding a worn bag. They’d been tight since fifth grade — shared secrets, dumb bets. He’d probably spend his half on that beat-up guitar he’d been eyeing. But the money wasn’t theirs. Someone could be extremely worried, searching. Maybe it was rent, or medicine cash-something vital. She typed, “What if it’s someone’s life savings?” Jake shot back, “Finders keepers, losers weepers. Storm washed it up. Gone otherwise.” Thunder rattled the house, and Mia’s mind raced. Her mom worked double shifts at the diner, always stressed about bills. Half that cash could fix the leaky roof or buy her brother new shoes. She could hear her mom’s voice: “Do what’s right, even when it’s hard,” But Jake’s words gnawed at her — gone otherwise. The storm might bury it deeper, or some stranger could take it. Was keeping it really stealing if no one claimed it? She grabbed her raincoat, heart pounding, and slipped outside. The creek was a roar of brown water, and there was Jake, waving her over. The bag sat between them — wet, heavy, stuffed with crumpled bills. “We’re good, right?” he asked, eyes bright. Mia stared at the cash, then the churning water. She could take it, or she could drag it to the police station a mile away. The rain stung her face as she made up her mind. 1．Why did Mia go to the attic? A．To play with her phone secretly. B．To escape her little brother’s complaints. C．To protect herself from the storm outside. D．To wait for Jake’s message about the money. 2．What dilemma does Mia face in the story? A．Whether to stay safe indoors or explore the storm. B．Whether to keep the found money or try to return it. C．Whether to tell her mom about Jake’s plan. D．Whether to buy a guitar with her own savings. 3．Why does Mia consider keeping the money? A．She wants to impress Jake with her bravery. B．She believes the storm will destroy it anyway. C．Her family struggles financially, and it could help. D．She thinks it belongs to someone rich who won’t miss it. 4．Which theme is most clearly explored in this story? A．Trust your own instincts over others’ opinions. B．Difficult choices reveal a person’s true values. C．Friends should stick together no matter what. D．Rules matter less when no one is watching. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·北京顺义·期中） Paul was attacked by a shark in the Sydney Harbor and found himself in a fight for his life. “I was a doll in a monster’s mouth,” he says. A string of good luck saved him, even though he lost a hand and a leg. Now, the 47-year-old is a motivational speaker and environmentalist. He was doing a counter terrorism training exercise with his mates when suddenly he felt that big hit on the back of his leg. A shark grabbed him by his right hand and the back of his right leg in the same bite and dragged him underwater. He remembered thinking, “Oh, I am not going home today.” And then the shark bit off his leg bone and took off his hand. The encounter only lasted about eight seconds, but anyone who’s been through unbearable pain will tell you it feels like forever. Luckily his diving suit made him float to the surface. He started to swim to his safety boat — only to realize his hand wasn't there. He also had no clue whether he could feel his broken leg. It just so happened that his three teammates had seen what was going on and reached him before the shark did again. They pulled him into the boat, at which point he temporarily passed out. His surgeon eventually gave him a choice: keep his leg, knowing it would not properly function, or remove it and get a prosthetic (假肢). All of this was difficult to process emotionally. He always says that up until his incident, his two greatest fears were sharks and public speaking, and it took a shark attack and meeting with a bunch of kids who wanted to hear his story at a cancer charity for that all to change. For 30minutes he was fortunate enough to hang out with these children who had grown up in the hospital and help take their minds off of what they were struggling with, if only for a short while. He walked out of the room on top of the world after seeing the effect it had on them. It gave him a purpose. It gave him value. And so he thought, “Okay, maybe I can do this.” 1．What was Paul’s feeling after being attacked by a shark? A．He felt rather hopeless. B．He felt like a hero. C．He felt powerful. D．He felt very embarrassed. 2．How did Paul’s teammates help him after the shark attack? A．They managed to kill the shark. B．They dragged him into the safety boat. C．They phoned an ambulance immediately. D．They rapidly applied a belt to stop the bleeding. 3．What was the turning point for Paul in terms of his fears and outlook on life? A．Having his leg cut. B．Receiving medical treatment. C．Reviewing the site of his attack. D．Meeting with kids at a cancer charity. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Purpose is a cure of anxiety. B．One’s potential may be underrated. C．Someone could rise again from the ashes. D．Everything comes to those who are innovative. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Huang Danian, the well-known Chinese geophysicist, was born in 1958 in Guangxi, China. As a keen and able student, Huang went to the UK in 1993 to further his studies. By the time Huang moved back to China in 2008, he had been living and working in the UK for 15years. He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to China driven by the idea that he desired to contribute to his country. As one of the world’s leading experts in deep earth exploration technology, Huang was invited to participate in the “Thousand Talent” programme. He took up a position at Jilin University, Changchun. Huang was named lead scientist on China’s deep earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust (外壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a “lunatic” (a “madman”), but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China’s deep earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe (月球探测器) Yutu being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the space crafts Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016. Huang’s health also paid the price for his commitment. He began having fainting fits (昏厥) in 2012, but paid them little attention, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor — his work always came first. In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was so advanced that he had just a couple of months to live. Like the true scientist he was, Huang never gave up, but always tried to push forwards. Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing letters of reference for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. Huang, such a patriotic (爱国的) hero, died in January 2017, aged just 58. More than 800 people attended his funeral to celebrate a life that burned so bright, but was so short. 1．Huang returned to China in 2008 because ______. A．he desired to contribute to his country B．the “Thousand Talent” program attracted him C．Jilin University offered him a top position D．he wasn’t satisfied with the life in the UK 2．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．China’s nuclear development. B．Huang’s working attitude. C．Huang’s great contributions to China. D．China’s biological technology. 3．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A．The working environment caused Huang’s disease. B．Huang continued his work despite his poor health. C．Huang was taken to hospital after he fainted in 2014 D．Much money was paid to treat Huang’s illness. 4．According to the passage, Which of the following can be used to describe Huang Danian? A．Patriotic and committed. B．Selfish and arrogant. C．Modest and courageous. D．Generous and honest. Passage 2 （23-24高二下·北京顺义·期中） Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of her country’s problems: garbage and poverty (贫穷). It’s called the Chip Bag Project. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Rather than throw your empty chip bags into the bin, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless. Chip waters drop off their empty bags from Doritos. Lays. and other favorites at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store, where Oleita and her volunteer helpers collect them. After they clean the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding (衬垫) and liners (衬里) from old coats to line the insides. It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag and each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof lightweight and easy to carry around”. Oleita told the Detroit News. Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. “We are devoted to making an impact not only socially, but environmentally,” she says. And, of course, there’s the symbolism of rescuing bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. It’s a powerful reminder that environmental problem and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told hourdetroit.com, “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues.” 1．What did Oleita ask the snack lovers to do with their empty chip bags? A．To turn them into sleeping bags. B．To give them away to her. C．To throw them into the bin. D．To donate them to the homeless directly. 2．What do we know about the sleeping bag made by Chip Bag Project? A． Its size is adjustable. B．It is only made of old coats. C．It has the function of heating D． It is portable. 3．Which words can best describe Oleita? A．Hardworking and loyal. B．Talented and social. C．Responsible and creative. D．Selfless and modest. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·北京通州·期中） Will you go on this ride with me? ”my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. She stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no. After climbing into our seats, an attendant reached up, pulled down the bar, and locked it in place. The ride lifted us slowly, then turned us over like the blueberry pancakes I had eaten three hours earlier, and hoped to keep in their proper place. As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage (保险) for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in. The ride touched down after twisting and turning our bodies. My friend was waiting for us at the exit. “How was it?” she asked. “Fine. No big deal,” I said, even though my head was spinning (旋转) like one of the other annoying machines dotting the midway. Jenny walked ahead of us and convinced me to keep taking chances and sample more rides “Oh, look at the pirate ship (海盗船)!” she said. “That looks like a calm ride.” “Let’s go, Auntie!” she said as she rushed to join others in line. I followed her, feeling confident the ride would be uneventful. When I reached the bottom, I tapped out like a WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on the top of the world. That morning, I set a goal, took my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement. Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow — a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction. 1．What made the author decide to try riding with Jenny? A．The eagerness in Jenny’s eyes. B．The curiosity about the unknown. C．The encouragement from other riders. D．The desire to experience something exciting. 2．What happened to the author when she was in the high sky? A．She lost her phone. B．She got into a panic. C．She was served pancakes. D．She almost fell off the seat. 3．How did the author feel after reaching the bottom from the ride? A．Relaxed. B．Confused. C．Excited. D．Disappointed. 4．What message does the story convey? A．He who hesitates is lost. B．It’s never too late to learn. C．Life is like riding a pirate ship. D．It’s worthwhile to try something new. Passage 2 （23-24高二下·北京·期中） The memory of one particular summer evening is still burned in my brain as if it were yesterday. There was nothing but wide-open fields for miles and miles around our rural Minnesota home. Me never saw strangers not ever and here on this hot evening was a real live one walking up our driveway. A young man, a slightly- built hitchhiker (搭便车的人) approached our door. He knew there was a storm coming, and he desperately needed shelter. Not wanting to intrude on our home and family, he asked my dad if he could sleep in our basement for the night for protection from the rain. Instead of saying yes, my dad loaded us all up in the 1959 Chevrolet: five kids, my mum, and the man. Our family consisted of three older children whose father had died young and three more children from the union or my mother and father. Our older brother Jerry was in the Navy, on a ship somewhere overseas. Our mum and dad worried about him. We drove him 10 miles to the next town, where Dad bought the man a room for the night along with a hot evening meal. In the car after we dropped off the stranger, I heard my dad say to my mum, “I just hope that it Jerry ever needs anything, this kindness will be returned to him.” Weeks later, Dad told my uncle about the young man. My uncle suggested that perhaps my dad shouldn’t have taken the risk of having a stranger in our car. My dad replied, “You are absolutely right. I should have invited him into our home.” 1．What does the underlined phrase “intrude on” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Disturb. B．Scare. C．Embarrass. D．Upset. 2．How did the author’s father help the stranger? A．By providing a bed for him in the basement. B．By letting him stay for the night in the car. C．By taking him to a hotel in another town. D．By cooking a hot evening meal for him. 3．What do we know about the author’s family? A．The family had five children in total. B．Jerry was serving in the army in the USA． C．They had no spare room for the hitchhiker. D．Dad wished his elder son to be treated kindly. 主题03 人与自然——环境与旅游 Passage 1 （2025·北京丰台·期中） For years, Robyn Elman, a nature advocate, has been passionately raising the endangered monarch butterflies in the cozy corner of her backyard. She collects the butterfly eggs from the milkweed plants — the only food for these delicate creatures — alongside the highways. Each time she goes on her journey to the highways, she hopes these little eggs, which are as precious as hidden treasures, will hatch (孵化) into many beautiful creatures. They will slowly make the group which is getting smaller gradually breathe new life. But reality destroyed her hopes last year. Instead of being greeted by the green milkweed plants, she was met with the desolate sight of mowed stubs (修剪过的草茬) and destroyed eggs. The milkweed plants had been cut down, and all left were short stubs. She felt a deep sense of loss. “Is there really no hope for these delicate, flying creatures?” she whispered to herself, her heart as heavy as a big piece of lead. Even as pain consumed her, Robyn remained determined. She teamed up with other nature lovers. They reached out to Frank Coniglio, the city’s director of highway maintenance, urging him to cut the butterflies a break. At first, Frank was doubtful. He thought, “How important can this be? What difference will it make? It’s just some butterflies and plants.” But as Robyn and her friends poured out their worries, and kept explaining the importance of the issue, Frank began to understand. He finally realised, “What happens to the butterflies is going to happen to us, isn’t it?”, as if a light bulb had suddenly switched on in his mind. Frank went to work on studying more about monarch butterflies, and finally he supported their cause, and took decisive action. He stopped mowing in certain areas, drawing an invisible line of protection. So far, around 20 patches of milkweed plants, like oases in the urban desert, have been protected across the city. “We’re making a real difference,” Frank said proudly. Thanks to their combined efforts, the monarch butterflies now have a brighter future, and the city’s ecosystem is on the path to positive transformation. 1．As a nature advocate, Robyn Elman ________. A．grows some milkweed in her backyard B．raises butterflies alongside the highway C．collects butterfly eggs and hatches them D．studies milkweed and proves them valuable 2．How did Robyn feel upon seeing the mowed stubs? A．Upset and disappointed. B．Angry and annoyed. C．Embarrassed and ashamed. D．Terrified and confused. 3．What did Frank do to help protect the monarch butterflies? A．He raised the awareness of the public. B．He studied the local natural ecosystem. C．He protected milkweed in certain areas. D．He moved the butterflies to a safe place. 4．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Wildlife conservation takes a back seat to urban development. B．Government policies play a main role in wildlife conservation. C．The damage of habitats has long-term impact on the ecosystem. D．Commitment and cooperation cause positive ecological outcomes. Passage 2 （22-23高二下·北京朝阳·期中） My wife Hannah and I usually don’t keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. After my diagnosis (诊断) with a brain cancer, I loved to have something green and alive around us. And then I got a lucky bamboo plant in a pot from my friend Mitch. I told Hannah I wanted to care for the plant myself. As a physician, I was used to providing care. Since my diagnosis, I had to rely on help from other people, leaving me feeling aimless and upset. Watering the plant taught me I could still be a caregiver. Over the next few months, I recovered from surgery and completed the first round of treatment. Both the bamboo and I were thriving (繁荣). Then, mysteriously, it began to show signs of stress. No matter what I did, the leaves kept dropping to the floor, making me discouraged and uneasy. “I can’t even care for simple plant!” I yelled. “I’m failing!” Hannah reminded me that we’d seen houseplants die before. She asked me why I was getting so worked up about this particular one. “If my lucky bamboo dies,” I cried out, “I might die too!” Identifying with the plant had offered me comfort. Now that the plant was struggling, I felt increasingly fearful. Suddenly, one day, I realized I had wrongly connected my care for the plant—something over which I had at least some control — with my own survival — something over which I had no control. When my cancer returned, it would not be because of any failure on my part — not because I ate sugar occasionally and certainly not because I failed to keep this plant alive. As my anxiety lessened, I learned from online tips to care for my dying plant. I moved the bamboo to a larger pot, separating its roots to give it room to grow. When it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive again. 1．What made the author change his attitude toward keeping houseplants? A．He recovered from surgery. B．He got a lucky bamboo plant. C．He was diagnosed with a cancer. D．He learned how to water a plant. 2．What was the main cause for the author’s anxiety? A．His struggle with cancer. B．His decision to care for the plant. C．His inability to look after himself. D．His belief in linking his survival to the plant’s. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Everything comes to those who wait. B．Positive thinking is a cure of anxiety. C．Trust yourself that you can do it and get it. D．You carry the passport to your own success. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $