专题04 阅读理解（记叙文）（四川专用）2026年高考英语二模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题 01 人与自我 Passage 1 （2026·四川雅安·二模）At 14, I met Mrs. Korthaus, a 4-foot-10 English teacher at my rural Pennsylvania Catholic high school with an infectious, fearless spirit. Married nearly 40 and a latecomer to teaching, she moved to our industrial town for her husband’s job, where women had few career options. Before embarking on her teaching career, she had spent years working in corporate life, which made her financially independent. These extraordinary experiences shaped her remarkable life. And maybe mine. She gave me a judgment-free space to learn from youthful mistakes and discover my true potential. Beyond teaching me literature and journalism — skills that fueled my career as a writer — she modeled how to live a fulfilling, self-driven life, which was rare for a woman I’d known then. Growing up in a small town, I struggled to imagine a life beyond it, even fearing success despite good grades; I’d have stayed forever if I could. Mrs. Korthaus changed that. With sculpted cheekbones, straightforward speech and great enthusiasm, she celebrated students with Oprah-like joy, cheering, “YOU get an A!” We flocked to her for college recommendation letters, for she could help us see our own strengths. She opened a window to the world for us small-town kids through writing, literature and communications. Besides, she organized various after-school activities, showing us her passion for life. Famously standing on a chair to state her point, she’d thunder “The hu-MAN-uh-teez!”, wave her fist in the air like Braveheart. To her, the humanities revealed human dignity and the universal need to feel worthy, in oneself and others. She never demanded attention; her sheer joy of learning inspired it. She saw every student deeply, understanding that behavior reflects a child’s sense of being loved — a gift that made us thrive in her class and in life. More than 25 years after graduation, after building a writing career away and moving back, I still consider myself her student. It’s with her as my clear role model that I answered an unexpected life call forever shaped by her wisdom and spirit. 1．What did Mrs Korthaus provide for the author during high school? A．Various ways to improve grades. B．Financial support for a writing career. C．Guaranteed college admission recommendation. D．A safe environment for growth and self-discovery. 2．Why did Mrs. Korthaus thunder “The hu-MAN-uh-teez!”? A．To share her sheer joy of learning. B．To attract students’ attention in a funny way. C．To highlight her emphasis on the humanities. D．To show her gift for making students thrive in life. 3．Which could best describe Mrs. Korthaus? A．Traditional and devoted. B．Passionate and humorous. C．Empowering and nurturing. D．Inspiring and demanding. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To recall her growth as a writer. B．To remember a life-changing teacher. C．To introduce a way of career planning. D．To explain the importance of humanities. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了高中时期的一位老师，讲述了她如何为自己提供成长空间、树立人生榜样、重视人文学科并深刻影响自己的人生道路，表达了对她的感激与怀念。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“She gave me a judgment-free space to learn from youthful mistakes and discover my true potential. (她给了我一个毫无评判的环境，让我能够从年轻时的错误中吸取教训，发掘自己的真正潜力。)”可知，Korthaus夫人给了作者一个有利于成长和自我探索的安全环境。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Famously standing on a chair to state her point, she’d thunder “The hu-MAN-uh-teez!”, wave her fist in the air like Braveheart. To her, the humanities revealed human dignity and the universal need to feel worthy, in oneself and others. (她常常站在椅子上大声阐述自己的观点，会怒吼道：“人文科学啊！”然后像《勇敢的心》中的角色那样在空中挥舞着拳头。对她而言，人文科学揭示了人类的尊严以及渴望感到有价值的普遍需求，无论是对自己还是对他人。)”可知，Korthaus夫人大声喊出这个词，是为了强调她对人文学科的重视。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Beyond teaching me literature and journalism — skills that fueled my career as a writer — she modeled how to live a fulfilling, self-driven life, which was rare for a woman I’d known then. (除了教我文学和新闻——推动我成为一名作家的技能——她还为我树立了如何过充实、自我驱动的生活的榜样，这在我当时认识的女性中是罕见的。)”和第四段中“She saw every student deeply, understanding that behavior reflects a child’s sense of being loved — a gift that made us thrive in her class and in life. (她能深入洞察每一个学生，深知行为表现反映了孩子内心所感受到的被爱的程度——这种天赋让我们在她的课堂上以及在人生中都得以茁壮成长。)”可知，Korthaus夫人教授学生技能，为他们树立人生榜样，关怀他们的成长，“赋能他人”且“悉心培育”最能体现她的特质。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“These extraordinary experiences shaped her remarkable life. And maybe mine. (这些非凡的经历塑造了她非凡的人生。或许也塑造了我的人生。)”和最后一段“More than 25 years after graduation, after building a writing career away and moving back, I still consider myself her student. It’s with her as my clear role model that I answered an unexpected life call forever shaped by her wisdom and spirit. (毕业25年后，在建立起自己的写作生涯并搬回来之后，我仍然认为自己是她的学生。正是将她作为我明确的榜样，我回应了一个意想不到的人生召唤，而这个召唤永远由她的智慧和精神塑造。)”可知，作者在文章中回忆了老师Korthaus夫人对自己学业、人生观和人生选择的深远影响，表达了对她的怀念和感恩。因此，其写作目的应该是怀念这位改变自己一生的老师。故选B项。 Passage2 （2026·四川南充·二模）I’ve been interested in the natural world ever since I was a little boy. Every weekend, I’d check out as many books about animals from the library as I could carry. I dreamed of following in Jane Goodall’s footsteps, going away for years to live in the wild and study animals. Sometimes I’d crouch in the grass for hours, iPad in hand, hoping to get the perfect shot of a grasshopper. Over the years, I’ve changed in many ways, but my love of nature and science has never faded. Since I entered high school, I have been in the Science Olympiad team. That old sense of wonder I felt as a child when studying animals came rushing back. Every day brings new adventures. One day, I might be exploring the birth of the universe as an astronomer; the next, I could be studying the rocks beneath my feet as a geologist. I’m lucky to have so many amazing teammates. Together, we’ve run tests to perfect the design of our model car. We’ve pretended to be forensic (法医的) scientists, solving “crimes” by studying different objects. I used to prefer working alone. I once thought a team could succeed only if everyone was an expert. Working with my Science Olympiad teammates has changed my mind. I’ve learned that teamwork isn’t just about dividing up the work — it’s about combining strengths. No great achievement, from landing on the moon to mapping the human genome, has ever been made alone. It always takes thousands of people working together to make the impossible possible. I’m eager for my next science adventure. But unlike before, I now know that I won’t be a lone explorer. My teammates will be by my side, learning and growing alongside me. 1．What did the author do every weekend as a child? A．He studied animals in the wild. B．He borrowed animal books from the library. C．He read books about Jane Goodall. D．He photographed grasshoppers with his iPad. 2．What features the author’s activities in high school? A．It covers a range of science fields. B．It focuses on designing model cars. C．It requires working alone for long periods. D．It is always related to studying animals. 3．Which proverb best reflects the author’s new view on cooperation? A．Birds of a feather flock together. B．Many hands make light work. C．Great minds think alike. D．A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Power of Scientific Curiosity B．The Joy of Studying Animals C．From a Lone Explorer to a Team Player D．Adventures in the Science Olympiad Team 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小对自然和科学的热爱，以及随着时间推移，从独自探索到团队合作的转变过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Every weekend, I’d check out as many books about animals from the library as I could carry. (每个周末，我都会从图书馆借尽可能多的关于动物的书。)”可知，作者小时候每个周末都会从图书馆借关于动物的书。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Since I entered high school, I have been in the Science Olympiad team. That old sense of wonder I felt as a child when studying animals came rushing back. Every day brings new adventures. One day, I might be exploring the birth of the universe as an astronomer; the next, I could be studying the rocks beneath my feet as a geologist. (自从我进入高中，我就加入了科学奥林匹克队。我小时候研究动物时的那种惊奇感又回来了。每一天都带来新的冒险。有一天，我可能作为天文学家探索宇宙的诞生；第二天，我可能作为地质学家研究脚下的岩石。)”可知，作者在高中参加科学奥林匹克队，其活动涵盖了多个科学领域，包括天文学和地质学等。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“I’ve learned that teamwork isn’t just about dividing up the work — it’s about combining strengths. No great achievement, from landing on the moon to mapping the human genome, has ever been made alone. It always takes thousands of people working together to make the impossible possible. (我明白了团队合作不仅仅是分工合作，而是要集思广益。从登月到绘制人类基因组图谱，没有任何伟大的成就是靠一个人完成的。它总是需要成千上万的人一起工作，才能使不可能成为可能。)”可知，作者通过参与科学奥林匹克队的活动，认识到了团队合作的重要性，明白了团队合作不仅仅是分工，更是集思广益，共同实现目标。由此可推知，B项“Many hands make light work. (人多好办事。)”这一谚语最能反映作者对合作的新看法。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I’m eager for my next science adventure. But unlike before, I now know that I won’t be a lone explorer. My teammates will be by my side, learning and growing alongside me. (我渴望下一次的科学冒险。但与以前不同的是，我现在知道我不会是一个孤独的探险家。我的队友们会在我身边，和我一起学习，一起成长。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者从小对自然和科学的热爱，以及随着时间推移，从独自探索到团队合作的转变过程。C项“From a Lone Explorer to a Team Player (从孤独的探险家到团队合作者)”概括了文章的主旨，适合作为标题。故选C项。 Passage3 （2026·四川广元·二模）I left for America without a dramatic goodbye — no airport hugs, no family photos, and no one waiting at the gate. My parents, public servants in India, did not accompany me, holding their heartbreak quietly so that their children can walk forward without hesitation. When I reached London, my connecting flight was delayed. I spent the night on the airport floor with $1,300 in my account — money meant to last until I found a job in America whose systems I did not yet understand. I was afraid but I knew I could not go back. My first job in America began at 6:00 a.m. at Starbucks. I arrived by 5:30 a.m. every morning, walking alone through snow-covered streets in Rochester’s winter darkness. For many international students, the classroom is only part of the education. The rest is survival: navigating immigration rules, managing finances under work-hour limits, adapting to unfamiliar systems, and living with the constant awareness that one mistake can undo years of effort. We do not have the luxury of being only a student. We are workers, students, immigrants, and emotional anchors for families across time zones — all at once. Despite all the pressure, I stepped into leadership roles at Simon Business School. Yet, a peer told me if people had a choice, they would never choose me. That night, I made a decision. Instead of shrinking, I would outgrow every version of myself that other people found acceptable. I earned a STEM-designated degree. I began working with the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance in a role built on trust, accountability, and long-term investment. My supervisors valued my work. My journey is not exceptional. If this story resonates, it is because it mirrors thousands of others who wake up before sunrise, walk alone through winters and keep going quietly. 1．What can we infer about the author’s parents? A．They couldn’t afford a trip to the airport. B．They hid their sadness to support the author. C．They didn’t back the author’s decision to leave. D．They showed no concern for the author’s departure. 2．What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 3? A．To complain about the unfair treatment. B．To explain how to balance work and study. C．To advise international students to work harder. D．To share international students’ struggles in America. 3．Which of the following best describes the author? A．Cautious and intelligent. B．Ambitious and sympathetic. C．Hardworking and determined. D．Courageous and innovative. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Quiet Courage, Steady Pace B．Snowy Streets, Broken Dreams C．Hidden Struggles, Silent Tears D．A Lonely Journey, A Regretful Choice 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者独自赴美求学的艰辛历程与奋斗成长。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“My parents, public servants in India, did not accompany me, holding their heartbreak quietly so that their children can walk forward without hesitation.(我的父母是印度的公务员，他们没有陪我一起去，而是默默地忍受着心碎，这样他们的孩子才能毫不犹豫地向前走。)”可知，作者的父母隐藏起他们的悲伤来支持作者。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“For many international students, the classroom is only part of the education. The rest is survival: navigating immigration rules, managing finances under work-hour limits, adapting to unfamiliar systems, and living with the constant awareness that one mistake can undo years of effort.(对于许多国际学生来说，课堂只是教育的一部分。剩下的就是生存：熟悉移民规则，在工作时间的限制下管理财务，适应不熟悉的系统，并且时刻意识到一个错误可能会毁掉多年的努力。)”可知，作者写第三段的目的是分享国际学生在美国的挣扎。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“I arrived by 5:30 a.m. every morning, walking alone through snow-covered streets in Rochester’s winter darkness.(我每天早上5点半到达，独自一人穿过罗切斯特冬日黑暗中积雪覆盖的街道。)”以及第四段中“Instead of shrinking, I would outgrow every version of myself that other people found acceptable. I earned a STEM-designated degree. I began working with the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance in a role built on trust, accountability, and long-term investment.(我不会退缩，我会超越他人所能接受的任何一个版本的自己。我获得了STEM指定的学位。我开始在纽约州税务局工作，这个职位建立在信任、问责和长期投资的基础上。)”可知，作者勤奋且坚定。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“My journey is not exceptional. If this story resonates, it is because it mirrors thousands of others who wake up before sunrise, walk alone through winters and keep going quietly.(我的旅程并不特别。如果这个故事引起了共鸣，那是因为它反映了成千上万其他人的故事，他们在日出前醒来，独自走过冬天，静静地继续前行。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者独自一人前往美国求学的经历，虽然经历了种种困难，但作者依然坚定地前行，最终取得了成功。文章强调了作者在面对困难时的勇气和坚持，以及默默地、稳步地前进的态度。A选项“Quiet Courage, Steady Pace(默默的勇气，稳定的步伐)”最符合文章主旨，适合作本文标题。故选A。 Passage 4 （2026·四川成都·二模）When I first came across Hirano, he didn’t really stand out to me. He was among several figurines (小塑像) put in a corner of Pop Mart’s studio. Little did I know that was the beginning of a connection I had yet to realize. It wasn’t until I joined Pop Mart as a livestream host last July — part of my job was to familiarize myself with every IP in the company — that my true journey with Hirono began. As I introduced Hirono to others, I began to appreciate the quiet charm hidden in his world. His expression is always sullen — drooping eyes, slouched posture, an almost “untouchable” aura. Not the cutest or most eye-catching look, I would say, but I came to realize that it’s all a protective shell. In him, I saw a reflection of myself: the loneliness and confusion that surface under life’s pressure, and the indifferent masks we sometimes put on to cope with reality. Though I am usually an extrovert, cheerful and bubbly on the outside, the truth is that every story carries untold chapters. Through Hirono, I allow myself to feel the vast wilderness I rarely reach in my heart, and often I see my own emotions projected onto his figure. One of my favorite series of Hirono is definitely “Echo”. As a foreign student in China, homesickness quietly lingers in the background of my life. This series reminds me that these echoes of the past are not just fleeting shadows, but silent companions that resurface when I need them most, giving me strength and allowing me to break free from the weight of reality, even just for a moment. To me, Hirono is a friend who teaches me to embrace both the loneliness and the light within. Working at Pop Mart has shown me that these toys are not merely figurines, but little “happy pills” that lift spirits and brighten days. Perhaps that is why Hirono continues to live in the hearts of so many young people — not only as a collectible, but as a gentle reminder that we are never truly alone. 1．What made me become interested in Hirono? A．My first encounter with Pop Mart. B．My experience as a foreign student. C．My appreciation for its eye-catching look. D．My opportunity to work with Pop Mart. 2．How did I resonate with Hirono? A．Their true selves were hidden from others. B．They wore cheerful looks on their faces. C．They were indifferent to the reality. D．They were protected by their followers. 3．Why is “Echo” my favorite series? A．It offers me a permanent escape from reality. B．It symbolizes the rebellious spirit of the youth. C．It makes me feel nostalgic for my hometown. D．It empowers me to get away from life pressure. 4．What’s my purpose of writing this passage? A．To share a philosophy of life taught by Hirono. B．To promote the sales of figurines in Pop Mart. C．To increase the exposure of Hirono in the media. D．To tell how to choose favorite toys in Pop Mart. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与泡泡玛特角色Hirono结缘并从中获得人生感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“It wasn’t until I joined Pop Mart as a livestream host last July — part of my job was to familiarize myself with every IP in the company — that my true journey with Hirono began.(直到去年7月我加入泡泡玛特成为一名直播主持人——我的部分工作是熟悉公司里的每一个IP——我才真正开始了与Hirono的旅程)”可知，作者加入泡泡玛特，有机会接触并熟悉Hirono，这使作者对Hirono产生了兴趣。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“In him, I saw a reflection of myself: the loneliness and confusion that surface under life’s pressure, and the indifferent masks we sometimes put on to cope with reality. Though I am usually an extrovert, cheerful and bubbly on the outside, the truth is that every story carries untold chapters. Through Hirono, I allow myself to feel the vast wilderness I rarely reach in my heart, and often I see my own emotions projected onto his figure.(在他身上，我看到了自己的影子：在生活压力下浮现的孤独和困惑，以及我们有时为了应对现实而戴上的冷漠面具。虽然我通常是一个外向的人，外表开朗活泼，但事实是，每个故事都有不为人知的篇章。通过Hirono，我让自己感受到心中很少触及的广阔荒野，而且我常常看到自己的情感投射到他的形象上)”可知，作者和Hirono的共鸣之处在于他们都将真实的自我隐藏起来，不让别人看到。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“One of my favorite series of Hirono is definitely ‘Echo’. As a foreign student in China, homesickness quietly lingers in the background of my life. This series reminds me that these echoes of the past are not just fleeting shadows, but silent companions that resurface when I need them most, giving me strength and allowing me to break free from the weight of reality, even just for a moment.(我最喜欢的Hirono系列之一肯定是“Echo”。作为一名在中国的留学生，思乡之情悄悄地萦绕在我的生活背景中。这个系列提醒我，过去的这些回声不仅仅是转瞬即逝的影子，而是无声的伴侣，它们在我最需要的时候重新出现，给我力量，让我摆脱现实的压力，哪怕只是一瞬间)”可知，“Echo”系列让作者感受到力量，摆脱现实压力，所以作者最喜欢这个系列。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Working at Pop Mart has shown me that these toys are not merely figurines, but little ‘happy pills’ that lift spirits and brighten days. Perhaps that is why Hirono continues to live in the hearts of so many young people — not only as a collectible, but as a gentle reminder that we are never truly alone.(在泡泡玛特工作让我明白，这些玩具不仅仅是小塑像，而是能振奋精神、点亮生活的小“快乐药丸”。也许这就是为什么Hirono继续活在许多年轻人的心中——它不仅仅是一件收藏品，更是一个温柔的提醒，提醒我们永远不是真正的孤独)”以及全文内容可知，作者通过讲述自己与Hirono的故事，分享了Hirono所传达的生活哲学，即要拥抱内心的孤独和光明，我们永远不会真正孤独。故选A。 Passage 5 （2026·四川泸州·二模）Early one Friday morning in 2012, Paul Cheek walked into a room at the Algonquin Club of Boston and prepared himself. The sophomore (大二学生) surveyed the sea of older professionals ready to discuss entrepreneurship (创业). Cheek and the only other college-aged attendee, Rob Ianelli, struck up a conversation that became a friendship that became a business partnership. Their for-profit company, Oceanworks, is a global marketplace for recycled ocean plastics. Over three years, the company has rerouted thousands of tons of plastic intended for the ocean and traded it to hundreds of companies in 30-plus countries — which then, in turn, reuse the plastics in manufacturing. Cheek uses his experience in launching Oceanworks and other businesses to design some of his courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — where he teaches entrepreneurship and leads the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. He sees more and more students hoping to start mission-driven companies. “They want to create something that is in line with their beliefs — something that will have a societal impact,” says Cheek. “Having something they care about a lot is so important, because the work is really, really hard.” One of the hard-won lessons Cheek passes on to students: The popular business saying “If you build it, they will come” is simply not true. “You have to go out and test the market,” says Cheek, who recalls, in the early days of Oceanworks, going all-in on research and marketing. The work proved to investors that companies would purchase plastic from the marketplace that he and Ianelli had developed. The sophomore, who has changed his focus from day-to-day operations at Oceanworks to full-time teaching, sees more students accepting entrepreneurship. One of his own programs, MIT Fuse, recently hosted its largest group of students, with 106 students working in 44 teams. “They want to, on day one, get into the details and start building the business,” he says, applauding their initiative but noting a possibility to“jump over some of the fundamentals.” 1．What can be learned from the first paragraph? A．Ocean plastics are sold to 30 companies. B．Cheek and Ianelli were professional traders. C．The club meeting was held for college students. D．Oceanworks serves for trading recycled plastics. 2．What else does Cheek do at MIT besides teaching? A．He heads the Martin Trust Center. B．He develops plastic recycling plans. C．He trains people to become investors. D．He manages the operation of Oceanworks. 3．What’s Cheek’s attitude to the business saying? A．Supportive. B．Critical. C．Neutral. D．Unconcerned. 4．What is Cheek’s opinion of students wishing to start a business? A．They may miss some basic things. B．They may lack necessary team spirit. C．They may ignore related market needs. D．They may overlook their work too often. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Paul Cheek创业并投身创业教育，传授经验给学生的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Their for-profit company, Oceanworks, is a global marketplace for recycled ocean plastics.(他们的营利性公司Oceanworks是一个回收海洋塑料的全球市场。)”可知，Oceanworks服务于回收塑料的交易。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Cheek uses his experience in launching Oceanworks and other businesses to design some of his courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — where he teaches entrepreneurship and leads the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.(Cheek利用他创办Oceanworks和其他企业的经验，在麻省理工学院设计了一些课程，在那里他教授创业课程，并领导麻省理工学院马丁信托创业中心。)”可知，除了教学，Cheek在麻省理工学院还领导马丁信托创业中心。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“One of the hard-won lessons Cheek passes on to students: The popular business saying “If you build it, they will come” is simply not true. (Cheek传授给学生的来之不易的经验之一是：流行的商业格言“如果你建好了，他们就会来”根本不是真的。)”可知，Cheek对这句商业格言持批判态度。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中““They want to, on day one, get into the details and start building the business,” he says, applauding their initiative but noting a possibility to“jump over some of the fundamentals.”(“他们想在第一天就深入细节，开始创业，”他说，赞扬他们的主动性，但也指出有可能“跳过一些基础知识”。)”可知，Cheek认为想创业的学生可能会错过一些基本的东西。故选A。 Passage6 （2025·四川绵阳·二模）As a college student majoring in digital media, I once thought traditional paper-cutting was outdated — especially in the age of modern printing technology that could mass-produce fancy patterns in seconds. So when my grandma asked me to learn paper-cutting with her last summer, I agreed only out of politeness. Grandma had been a paper-cutting artist for over 50 years. Her works, featuring lions, peonies and folk stories, decorated every corner of our house. But my first attempt was frustrating. The scissors slipped constantly, and the paper-cut rabbit I made looked more like a funny-looking cat. “Why bother with this when modern printing can do it better and faster?” I complained. Grandma didn’t argue. She just handed me an old album full of her works from different years. In the album, I saw a paper-cut of a family reunion she made for my parents’ wedding, and another of a little girl chasing butterflies-drawn for me when I was born. “Paper-cutting isn’t just about patterns,” she said gently. “Every cut carries memories and emotions that machines can’t copy.” That night, I stayed up watching her work. Her gnarled (粗糙的) fingers moved quickly, and a vivid dragon took shape on the red paper in minutes. Inspired, I tried again. This time, I decided to combine tradition with technology. I used computer software to design a draft of a paper-cut themed on “lunar new year’s reunion”, then followed grandma’s teachings to refine every detail by hand. When I showed her the final work — a mix of classic patterns and modern composition — her eyes lit up. Later, we submitted it to a cultural heritage competition and won the second prize. Now, I run a small online account sharing our collaborative works. Many young people comment that they’ve started to appreciate traditional crafts again. Modern technology is powerful, but grandma taught me that the warmth of human hands and the emotions in handcrafted works are irreplaceable. This experience didn’t just make me love paper-cutting; it made me understand how to protect traditions in a fast-paced, industrialized world. 1．Why did the author agree to learn paper-cutting at first? A．She was eager to inherit the traditional craft. B．She wanted to combine it with digital technology. C．She didn’t want to make her grandma unhappy. D．She needed it for her digital media courses. 2．What did grandma do when the author complained about paper-cutting? A．She criticized the author’s impatience directly. B．She showed the author her collection of works. C．She taught the author advanced cutting skills. D．She argued with the author about modern technology’s limitations. 3．How did the author improve her paper-cutting? A．She learned from mass-produced patterns entirely. B．She copied grandma’s old works repeatedly. C．She combined computer design with hand-refining. D．She attended a professional paper-cutting training. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards grandma? A．Admiring and thankful. B．Indifferent and unconcerned. C．Critical and dissatisfied. D．Doubtful and dismissive. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了数字媒体专业的作者从认为传统剪纸过时，到在奶奶的引导下学习剪纸，并结合现代技术创新创作，最终领悟传统手工艺价值的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“So when my grandma asked me to learn paper-cutting with her last summer, I agreed only out of politeness.(所以去年夏天奶奶让我跟她学剪纸时，我只是出于礼貌才答应的)”可知，作者答应学剪纸是不想让奶奶不高兴。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中““Why bother with this when modern printing can do it better and faster?” I complained. Grandma didn’t argue. She just handed me an old album full of her works from different years.(“现代印刷技术能更快更好地完成，何苦还要费这个劲？”我抱怨道。奶奶没有争辩，只是递给我一本旧相册，里面全是她这些年的作品)”可知，作者抱怨时奶奶拿出了自己的作品集给她看。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“This time, I decided to combine tradition with technology. I used computer software to design a draft of a paper-cut themed on “lunar new year’s reunion”, then followed grandma’s teachings to refine every detail by hand.(这一次，我决定将传统与技术结合起来。我用电脑软件设计了一幅以“春节团圆”为主题的剪纸草稿，然后遵照奶奶的教导，手工打磨每一处细节)”可知，作者通过结合电脑设计和手工精修的方式提升了自己的剪纸水平。故选C。   4．推理判断题。根据第四段中“When I showed her the final work — a mix of classic patterns and modern composition — her eyes lit up. Later, we submitted it to a cultural heritage competition and won the second prize.(当我给她看最后的作品——经典图案和现代构图的融合——她的眼睛亮了起来。后来我们把这幅作品送去参加一个文化遗产比赛，还得了二等奖)”以及第五段中“Modern technology is powerful, but grandma taught me that the warmth of human hands and the emotions in handcrafted works are irreplaceable.(现代技术固然强大，但奶奶让我明白了，手工的温度和手工艺品里蕴含的情感是无可替代的)”可知，作者对奶奶是钦佩且心怀感激的。故选A。 Passage 7 （2026·四川绵阳·二模）Two winters ago, my college roommate Paul was diagnosed with ALS (渐冻症) and began losing most physical abilities, yet he turned to creating AI-generated art with Midjourney in late 2022 — typing prompts (提示词) into the AI image generator to make art as a pastime and distract himself from his illness. Despite his condition, Paul stayed optimistic in group texts with Evan (another former roommate) and me, sending encouraging messages and sharing his strange AI art prompts like “His couch eats people,” “A world without pants” and “Santa Claus in the style of Yayoi Kusama.” As his mobility worsened — from using a cane to a walker — his mood remained positive and his prompts even reflected his reality, such as “Blue hedgehog pushing wheelchair amazingly fast.” Evan and I spent as much time with Paul as possible: walking by the ocean in South Carolina, flying to St. Louis, and driving to Columbia, Missouri, just to be together. We didn’t state any real intention for the trips other than to be around each other and revisit our favorite places on earth. Shortly after the trip, we started to talk about putting all Paul’s AI works together to make a 2024 calendar, a way to literally pass a year together, while it also painfully highlighted our limited time with him — each calendar square both celebrating his presence and reminding us his days were numbered. In the past, I could probably never argue in favor of what the technology of artificial Intelligence would bring. It did scare me. But after witnessing what Paul experienced, I know that it made my friend Paul who has ALS, laugh. 1．Why did Paul start creating AI art in late 2022? A．To record his daily life. B．To learn how to create AI art. C．To pursue a career as an AI artist. D．To kill time and look for distraction. 2．What can be learned from Paul’s AI art prompts? A．They focused on frustrating things. B．They combined his life with imagination. C．They were created to encourage his friends. D．They showed his hopelessness against the illness. 3．What did the 2024 calendar mean to the author and Evan? A．A gift made by Paul. B．A memory of their trip. C．A collection of Paul’s AI artworks. D．A symbol of time-limited company. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards AI technology? A．Uncertain B．Doubtful C．Appreciative D．Indifferent 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者室友Paul患渐冻症后，借AI创作艺术消遣散心，作者与友人将其作品制成日历，作者也因此转变了对AI技术的态度。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“he turned to creating AI-generated art with Midjourney in late 2022 — typing prompts (提示词) into the AI image generator to make art as a pastime and distract himself from his illness (他在2022年底开始用Midjourney创作AI生成的艺术作品，在AI图像生成器中输入提示词来创作艺术，作为消遣并转移对病痛的注意力)”可知，Paul开始创作AI艺术是为了打发时间、转移注意力。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Despite his condition, Paul stayed optimistic in group texts with Evan (another former roommate) and me, sending encouraging messages and sharing his strange AI art prompts like “His couch eats people,” “A world without pants” and “Santa Claus in the style of Yayoi Kusama.” As his mobility worsened — from using a cane to a walker — his mood remained positive and his prompts even reflected his reality, such as “Blue hedgehog pushing wheelchair amazingly fast.” (尽管身体状况不佳，Paul在和我与另一位前室友Evan的群聊中仍很乐观，会发鼓励的消息，还分享像“他的沙发吃人”“无裤世界”这类奇特的AI艺术提示词。随着行动能力恶化——从拄拐杖到用助行器，他的情绪依旧积极，提示词甚至融入现实，比如“蓝色刺猬推着轮椅飞速前进”)”可知，他的提示词结合了生活现实与想象。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Shortly after the trip, we started to talk about putting all Paul’s AI works together to make a 2024 calendar, a way to literally pass a year together, while it also painfully highlighted our limited time with him — each calendar square both celebrating his presence and reminding us his days were numbered. (旅行后不久，我们提议把Paul的AI作品做成2024年日历，以此共度一年时光，可这也痛苦地凸显了相处时光有限，每个日历方块既纪念他的存在，也提醒我们他时日无多)”可知，2024年日历是有限相处时光的象征。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the past, I could probably never argue in favor of what the technology of artificial Intelligence would bring. It did scare me. But after witnessing what Paul experienced, I know that it made my friend Paul who has ALS, laugh. (过去，我可能绝不会支持人工智能技术带来的东西，它确实让我害怕。但在见证了Paul的经历后，我知道它让我患渐冻症的朋友Paul露出了笑容)”可知，作者对AI技术的态度是欣赏的、感激的。故选C项。 主题 02 人与社会 Passage 1 （2026·四川凉山·二模）Caring 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. Volunteering at a food shelter when she was 14, and tasked with helping fill boxes for households in need with canned and packaged food, this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on part of their family farm in Dixon, Iowa, to supply local families in need with fresh produce. Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some familiarity with agriculture and had helped raise rabbits and lambs, but had never tried vegetable cultivation at scale, though the Schroeders plant soybeans and corn each year on their 150-acre farm. The work involved in realizing Lauren’s plan was no walk in the park. Initially, while proud of her daughter’s vision, her mother, Katie Schroeder, admitted having some concern about the work involved: “I was wondering,‘Oh my gosh, how much work is this going to be?’ I wasn’t sure whether this would work.” This was one young change-maker, however! Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. During Iowa’s hot summers, she had to water her crops by hand for around 2 to 3 hours daily. She also checked daily for weeds and bent down to pick her green bean crop. Thanks to her diligence, Lauren planted half an acre of land, with 15 varieties of vegetables in 2022, harvesting and weighing her first crops, with a first batch of 18 kilograms. In an interview with a local media channel, Lauren says, “I wanted to have something that’d impact people. I want to impact community members. Many people help you out, but it makes more of a difference when you help others out. That’s what makes me happiest.” 1．Why did Lauren start her own garden? A．Because of her family’s long tradition of farming. B．Because of the lack of fresh produce in donated food boxes. C．Because of a local media interview about community service. D．Because of her experience of raising rabbits and lambs on the farm. 2．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The doubts Lauren’s mother had about the garden. B．The reasons why Lauren chose 15 varieties of vegetables. C．The challenges Lauren faced in harvesting crops. D．The efforts Lauren made to bring her idea to life. 3．What can be inferred about Lauren from the passage? A．She plans to major in agriculture in college. B．She relied heavily on her parents for farming advice. C．She is hardworking and committed to helping others. D．She started the garden mainly to gain online recognition. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Teen’s Garden: Growing Hope for the Needy B．The Importance of Fresh Vegetables in Food Banks C．How to Start a Vegetable Garden on a Farm D．Family Support: Key to a Young Girl’s Dream 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了 17 岁的少女Lauren Schroeder发现捐赠食品中缺少新鲜蔬菜，于是在自家农场开辟菜园，通过辛勤劳作种植新鲜农产品，帮助社区贫困家庭的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第一段“this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on part of their family farm in Dixon, Iowa, to supply local families in need with fresh produce.(这位爱荷华州的少女觉得捐赠的食品中缺少一样东西：新鲜蔬菜。于是她向父母表达了自己的愿望，想在自家位于爱荷华州迪克森市的农场开辟一块菜园，为当地有需要的家庭提供新鲜农产品。)”可知，Lauren开辟菜园是因为捐赠的食品盒中缺少新鲜农产品。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据原文第四段“Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. During Iowa’s hot summers, she had to water her crops by hand for around 2 to 3 hours daily. She also checked daily for weeds and bent down to pick her green bean crop.(Lauren 在网上研究植物，查看哪些品种需要更多阴凉、需要多少水以及每种作物何时收获。在爱荷华州炎热的夏天，她每天必须手工给作物浇水约2到3个小时。她还每天查看是否有杂草，并弯腰采摘四季豆。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了Lauren为实现自己的想法所付出的努力。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据原文第四段“Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. During Iowa’s hot summers, she had to water her crops by hand for around 2 to 3 hours daily. She also checked daily for weeds and bent down to pick her green bean crop.(Lauren 在网上研究植物，查看哪些品种需要更多阴凉、需要多少水以及每种作物何时收获。在爱荷华州炎热的夏天，她每天必须手工给作物浇水约2到3个小时。她还每天查看是否有杂草，并弯腰采摘四季豆。)”以及第五段“In an interview with a local media channel, Lauren says, “I wanted to have something that’d impact people. I want to impact community members. Many people help you out, but it makes more of a difference when you help others out. That’s what makes me happiest.”(在接受当地一家媒体采访时，Lauren说:“我想做一些能影响他人的事。我想为社区里的人们带来积极影响。很多人都会向你伸出援手，但当你去帮助别人时，意义会更大。这就是让我感到最幸福的事。”)” 可知，Lauren 勤奋努力并且致力于帮助他人。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据原文第一段“this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on part of their family farm in Dixon, Iowa, to supply local families in need with fresh produce.(这位爱荷华州的少女觉得捐赠的食品中缺少一样东西：新鲜蔬菜。于是她向父母表达了自己的愿望，想在自家位于爱荷华州迪克森市的农场开辟一块菜园，为当地有需要的家庭提供新鲜农产品。)”及第五段“In an interview with a local media channel, Lauren says, “I wanted to have something that’d impact people. I want to impact community members. Many people help you out, but it makes more of a difference when you help others out. That’s what makes me happiest.”(在接受当地一家媒体采访时，Lauren说:“我想做一些能影响他人的事。我想为社区里的人们带来积极影响。很多人都会向你伸出援手，但当你去帮助别人时，意义会更大。这就是让我感到最幸福的事。”)”并结合全文可知，文章主要讲述了少女Lauren开辟菜园，种植新鲜蔬菜帮助贫困家庭，为他们种下希望的故事，所以“青少年的花园：为穷人增加希望”适合作为最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （2026·四川成都·二模）Paul Edward Farmer Jr. was born on Oct. 26, 1959, in North Adams, Mass. When Paul was around 12, his father bought an old bus and converted it into a mobile home. Paul, his parents and his five siblings spent the next few years traveling. One summer, he and his family worked alongside Haitian migrant workers picking oranges, listening curiously as they chatted to one another in Creole. That was Paul’s first encounter with Haiti, the country that would appeal to him in his 20s and then direct him toward a career in public health. After graduating from Duke University, he moved to Haiti, volunteering in Cange. He arrived when Haiti’s hospital system was so threadbare that patients had to pay for basic supplies, like medical gloves. He said he was really taken aback by the situation and decided to open a different kind of clinic. Over the years, Dr. Farmer raised millions of dollars for an ever-expanding network of community health facilities. The clinic in Haiti, at first a single room, grew over the years to a network of 16 medical centers in the country, with a local staff of almost 7, 000. Among them was a teaching hospital opened in 2013. There, poor patients with difficult diseases paid a basic fee of around $1.50 a day for treatment, including medication. Partners in Health he founded with the the other three also expanded into Rwanda, where Dr. Farmer helped the government restructure the country’s health system, improving health outcomes in areas. Dr. Farmer also helped develop new public health approaches in Peru, Russia and Lesotho, among other places. Over the years, he kept in touch with many of his patients. “He had a very tender heart,‌“ said Laurie Nuell, a close friend and board director at Partners in Health. ”Seeing pain and suffering was very hard for him. It just hurt him. I’m a social worker by training. One thing I learned is about keeping a professional distance. He was different. That’s the beauty of it.” 1．What drew Dr. Farmer’s interest in Haiti? A．His school life at university. B．His childhood traveling with his family. C．His curiosity about the Creole language. D．His work experience in the countryside. 2．Why did Dr. Farmer decide to open the clinic? A．To offer accessible medical care. B．To promote local social justice. C．To pursue his academic ambition. D．To expand his medical project globally. 3．What does Laurie Nuell mean by saying “That’s the beauty of it”? A．Dr. Farmer stayed sympathetic. B．Dr. Farmer was quite professional. C．Dr. Farmer was experienced in social work. D．Dr. Farmer showed devotion to public health. 4．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A．To call for more help for the poor in Haiti. B．To praise a doctor for his lifelong devotion. C．To tell a story of a family’s unusual travels. D．To introduce a new medical system in Haiti. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了医生保罗·爱德华·法默的生平事迹，特别是他在海地及其他地区为贫困人群提供医疗服务的感人事迹，展现了其无私奉献和深厚的同情心。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Paul, his parents and his five siblings spent the next few years traveling.(保罗、他的父母和五个兄弟姐妹在接下来的几年里四处旅行)”和第二段中“One summer, he and his family worked alongside Haitian migrant workers picking oranges, listening curiously as they chatted to one another in Creole. That was Paul’s first encounter with Haiti, the country that would appeal to him in his 20s and then direct him toward a career in public health. (一个夏天，他和家人与海地移民工人一起采摘橙子，好奇地听着他们用克里奥尔语互相交谈。那是保罗第一次接触海地，这个国家在他20多岁时吸引了他，并引导他走向公共卫生事业)”可知，法默博士对海地产生兴趣始于他童年时期与家人一起旅行时的一次经历。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“He arrived when Haiti’s hospital system was so threadbare that patients had to pay for basic supplies, like medical gloves. He said he was really taken aback by the situation and decided to open a different kind of clinic. (他抵达时，海地的医院系统非常匮乏，病人不得不为医疗手套等基本用品付费。他说他对这种情况感到非常震惊，并决定开设一家与众不同的诊所)”可知，法默博士开设诊所是因为海地的医院系统非常匮乏，他想提供方便的医疗服务。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Over the years, he kept in touch with many of his patients. “He had a very tender heart,” said Laurie Nuell, a close friend and board director at Partners in Health. “Seeing pain and suffering was very hard for him. It just hurt him. I’m a social worker by training. One thing I learned is about keeping a professional distance. He was different. That’s the beauty of it.”(多年来，他与许多病人保持着联系。“他有一颗非常温柔的心，”洛里·纽尔说，她是健康伙伴组织的密友兼董事会董事。“看到痛苦和苦难对他来说非常难受。这让他感到痛苦。我受过社会工作者的专业训练。我学到的一件事就是保持专业距离。他不一样。这就是其美好之处”)”可知，洛里·纽尔所说的“这就是其美好之处”指的是法默博士与其他专业人士不同，他与许多病人保持着联系，不刻意保持距离，他能够保持同情心。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Paul Edward Farmer Jr. was born on Oct. 26, 1959, in North Adams, Mass. (小保罗·爱德华·法默于1959年10月26日出生在马萨诸塞州北亚当斯)”、第三段中“After graduating from Duke University, he moved to Haiti, volunteering in Cange. (从杜克大学毕业后，他移居海地，在康热做志愿者)”、第五段中“Partners in Health he founded with the other three also expanded into Rwanda, where Dr. Farmer helped the government restructure the country’s health system (他与另外三人共同创立的“健康伙伴”组织也扩展到卢旺达，法默博士帮助该国政府重组了医疗体系)”和最后一段中“He had a very tender heart (他有一颗非常温柔的心)”可知，文章讲述了法默博士从童年经历到投身公共卫生事业，在海地及其他地区为贫困人群建立医疗网络、改善医疗条件的感人事迹，字里行间充满对其无私奉献精神的赞美。故作者写这篇文章的主要目的是赞扬一位医生一生的奉献精神。故选B项。 Passage 3 （2026·四川德阳·二模）For years, Maya was buried in textbooks and lab reports as a serious pre-med student by day. By night, she was a passionate violinist, losing herself in the complex concertos. Her parents saw music as a “beautiful hobby,” but medicine as a “serious career”. The unspoken rule was clear: one day, the violin case would close for good to make room for a medical doctorate. Her perspective changed in a neurology class. The professor showed how complex music lights up vast networks in the brain, connecting sound with emotion, memory, and movement. “A musician’s brain is physically rewired by practice,” he said. Maya wondered aloud: “Could that rewiring help heal injured brains?” Driven by this idea, she began playing her violin for patients at a stroke recovery clinic. Originally, it was only for comfort. But she observed small miracles: a man who couldn’t speak could hum (哼唱) a tune; another with limited movement tapped rhythms. Her key moment involved Mr. O’Donnell, a former dockworker who disliked classical music and was stuck in his recovery. With a sudden inspiration, Maya played a simple Irish folk song. To everyone’s astonishment, his paralyzed foot began to tap the beat — his first voluntary movement in months. The music seemed to activate a new pathway in his damaged brain. After she shared this discovery, Maya was introduced to her university’s “Arts & Medicine” program. She met others using dance to help Parkinson’s patients and drama to ease social anxiety. No longer forced to choose between medicine and music, Maya now leads a student group called “Neural Notes”. They partner musicians with patients, studying how rhythm can scientifically aid recovery. For Maya, her violin is no longer just for concerts — it has become a tool for healing, proving that sometimes the best medicine is not found in a textbook, but in a song. 1．What did Maya’s parents think of music? A．A future profession. B．A personal interest. C．A waste of potential. D．A means of livelihood. 2．Why did Maya initially start playing at the clinic? A．To practice for her future musical career. B．To conduct a formal research experiment. C．To meet her neurology professor’s request. D．To provide emotional support for patients. 3．What message does Maya’s story convey? A．Traditional medicine loses out to art. B．Two separate paths strike a balance. C．Artistic passion gains one’s reputation. D．Parental ideas shape children’s future. 4．Which of the following can best describe Maya? A．Passionate and innovative. B．Generous and energetic. C．Stubborn and ambitious. D．Talented and patient. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了医学生Maya如何将音乐与医学相结合，通过演奏小提琴帮助中风康复患者，最终创立了Neural Notes学生组织，证明了艺术在治疗中的科学价值。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Her parents saw music as a “beautiful hobby,” but medicine as a “serious career”.(她的父母认为音乐是一种“美好的爱好”，而医学则被视为“一份严肃的职业”)”可知，Maya的父母认为音乐只是一种个人兴趣爱好，而非正经职业。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Driven by this idea, she began playing her violin for patients at a stroke recovery clinic. Originally, it was only for comfort.(受这一想法的驱使，她开始在一家中风康复诊所为患者演奏小提琴。起初，这样做只是出于一种安慰的意愿)”可知，Maya最初在诊所演奏小提琴是为了给患者提供情感支持和安慰。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“No longer forced to choose between medicine and music, Maya now leads a student group called “Neural Notes”.(不再需要在医学和音乐之间做出选择的玛雅，如今带领着一个名为“Neural Notes”的学生团体)”以及全文内容可推知，Maya的故事传达了将医学与音乐这两条看似不同的道路结合起来、达到平衡的信息。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段“Driven by this idea, she began playing her violin for patients at a stroke recovery clinic. Originally, it was only for comfort.(受这一想法的驱使，她开始在一家中风康复诊所为患者演奏小提琴。起初，这样做只是出于一种安慰的意愿)”以及第四段“With a sudden inspiration, Maya played a simple Irish folk song.(受到突然启发，Maya演奏了一首简单的爱尔兰民歌)”可推知，Maya既有对音乐和医学的热情（passionate），又能将两者创新性地结合（innovative）。故选A。 Passage 4 （2026·四川内江·二模）I had to run another phone marathon the other day. Most of you have probably had to do the same at some point in your lives. This one started when I got a bill in the mail with a mistake on it. I knew what getting on the phone to straighten it out would mean but it had to be done. I started by calling the help number on the bill. This led me to the automated phone system with the endless list of options that I had to work through one at a time. Finally I was able to transfer to a person only to be sent overseas with noise on the line and a hard-to-understand operator. And of course they couldn’t help me so I got transferred from department to department while I ground my teeth and tightened my fist. I was about to give up and hang up the phone in frustration when I finally got transferred back to a manager in this country. The line suddenly sounded crisp, clear, and free of noise. And the voice that answered was cheerful. I could actually hear the smile in her voice too. She was polite, understanding, caring and helped me to clear up the mistake. When we were done I thanked her for her help and wished her a wonderful day. She replied in kind. I hung up tired from my marathon but curiously refreshed as well. I have no ill feelings towards the other operators I spoke to. They were only doing their jobs as best they could. I am grateful, though, that I stayed on the line long enough — despite all the frustration — to make a connection with a person so full of goodness, joyfulness, and love. 1．What does the writer want to stress by using the word “marathon” in paragraph 1? A．Physical demands. B．The call conditions. C．Repeated experiences. D．The struggle involved. 2．How did the writer feel during most of the calls? A．Angry. B．Calm. C．Hopeful. D．Confused. 3．What made the writer feel curiously refreshed? A．A cheerful greeting. B．The clear phone line. C．Fast problem solutions. D．Warm human kindness. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose? A．To explain a billing mistake. B．To share a lesson in patience. C．To introduce a helpful manager. D．To complain about phone service. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者打客服电话解决账单错误的经历，以及一位友善工作人员带来的温暖与感悟。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“This one started when I got a bill in the mail with a mistake on it. I knew what getting on the phone to straighten it out would mean but it had to be done. I started by calling the help number on the bill. This led me to the automated phone system with the endless list of options that I had to work through one at a time. Finally I was able to transfer to a person only to be sent overseas with noise on the line and a hard-to-understand operator. And of course they couldn’t help me so I got transferred from department to department while I ground my teeth and tightened my fist.(这场马拉松始于一封邮寄来的账单，上面有一个错误。我知道打电话去解决问题意味着要经历什么，但这件事必须处理。我先拨打了账单上的客服电话。这通电话把我引向了自动语音应答系统，面对一长串选项，我不得不一个个地按下去。终于，我被转接给了人工客服，可电话却被转接到了国外，线路里噪音不断，客服人员的口音也让人难以听懂。当然，他们根本帮不了我，于是我就在咬牙切齿、攥紧拳头的状态下，被一个部门转接至另一个部门。)”可知，作者拨打客服电话过程漫长、曲折、令人煎熬，用“marathon”强调其中的艰难与费力。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“And of course they couldn’t help me so I got transferred from department to department while I ground my teeth and tightened my fist. I was about to give up and hang up the phone in frustration when I finally got transferred back to a manager in this country.(当然，他们根本帮不了我，于是我就在咬牙切齿、攥紧拳头的状态下，被一个部门转接至另一个部门。就在我即将放弃、沮丧地想要挂电话时，电话终于被转回了本国的一位经理那里。)”可知，作者在大部分通话过程中感到愤怒、沮丧。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The line suddenly sounded crisp, clear, and free of noise. And the voice that answered was cheerful. I could actually hear the smile in her voice too. She was polite, understanding, caring and helped me to clear up the mistake. When we were done I thanked her for her help and wished her a wonderful day. She replied in kind. I hung up tired from my marathon but curiously refreshed as well.(电话那头的声音突然变得清晰、干脆，没有一丝杂音。接电话的人声音欢快，我甚至能从她的语气中听出笑容。她礼貌、善解人意、充满关怀，帮我成功解决了账单上的错误。通话结束后，我感谢了她的帮助，并祝她度过美好的一天。她也同样向我送上了祝福。我挂断电话时，身体虽因那场“马拉松”而疲惫，却莫名地感到精神一振。)”可知，是工作人员温暖的善意让作者感到精神一振。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I am grateful, though, that I stayed on the line long enough — despite all the frustration — to make a connection with a person so full of goodness, joyfulness, and love.(不过，我很感激自己尽管满心沮丧，还是坚持留在电话线上，最终联系到了这样一位内心充满善良、喜悦与爱的人。)”可知，作者通过这次经历想分享关于耐心的感悟。故选B。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2026·四川绵阳·二模）When Alex Lin was 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper about electronic trash, known as e-waste. The article said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and casting cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous, because e-waste contains poisonous chemicals, which can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies — and people. Alex showed the article to his friends. They spent several weeks gathering information about the chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They researched how to handle e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they advertised in the local newspaper, asked residents to bring their unwanted electronics to a permanent e-waste drop-off center they set up for the town and found a responsible company to recycle the waste. After setting up the center, Alex’s team began to think about how to reuse some of the old computers. “If we could restore computers ourselves and distribute them to students who didn’t have their own, we could help students in our area and protect the environment at the same time,” Alex says. He persuaded his school to start teaching students how to restore donated computers. Alex is especially proud of this part of his project. He was even thanked on video by the mother of one of the students who got a free computer. Since e-waste is a global problem, Alex and his friends are spreading their project internationally. In 2007, they shipped a fully restored media center to a school in Mexico City. During spring break, they visited the school and helped educate the students about e-waste. They have also shipped two restored media centers to Africa — one to an Internet café in Cameroon and one to a cultural center in Nigeria. Because of the work of people like Alex and his team, more and more people are getting the message about safely handling e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful trash.” 1．What phenomenon did the author point out in paragraph 1? A．Electronic trash broke down slowly. B．Readers threw away newspapers. C．People handled e-waste improperly. D．Poisonous chemicals were everywhere. 2．Which was the team’s first step to solve the problem of e-waste? A．Learn about e-waste. B．Talk to local residents. C．Advertise their needs. D．Found a drop-off center. 3．Why does the author mention Africa? A．To compare the team’s projects. B．To show the team’s global effort. C．To assess the team’s future plans. D．To praise the team’s contribution. 4．What has happened because of Alex’s work? A．More teams study technology. B．More electronics are produced. C．People become more eco-minded. D．Trash turns harmful underground. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Alex Lin从小关注电子垃圾问题，通过设立回收中心、修复旧电脑并捐赠给需要的人，以及将项目推广到国际，逐渐提高了人们对安全处理电子垃圾的环保意识。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The article said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and casting cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous, because e-waste contains poisonous chemicals, which can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies — and people. (这篇文章指出，人们将旧电脑埋在后院，把电视扔进河流，把手机扔进垃圾桶。这很危险，因为电子废弃物中含有有毒化学物质，这些物质可能会泄漏到环境中，进入农作物、动物体内、水源中——甚至人类体内。)”可知，作者在第一段指出了人们处理电子垃圾的方式不当的现象。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“They spent several weeks gathering information about the chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They researched how to handle e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. (他们花了数周时间收集有关电子废弃物中化学物质及其对人体影响的信息。他们还研究了如何妥善处理电子废弃物以及如何对其进行回收利用。)”可知，团队解决电子垃圾问题的第一步是了解电子垃圾。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Since e-waste is a global problem, Alex and his friends are spreading their project internationally. (由于电子垃圾是一个全球性问题，Alex和他的朋友们正在国际上推广他们的项目。)”和“They have also shipped two restored media centers to Africa — one to an Internet café in Cameroon and one to a cultural center in Nigeria. (他们还向非洲运送了两台修复后的多媒体中心——一台送到了喀麦隆的一家网吧，另一台送到了尼日利亚的一个文化中心。)”可知，Alex及其朋友们在国际范围内解决电子垃圾问题，其项目延伸到了遥远的非洲。由此可知，作者提到非洲是为了展示团队在全球范围内的努力。故选B项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Because of the work of people like Alex and his team, more and more people are getting the message about safely handling e-waste. (由于像Alex这样的人员及其团队的努力，越来越多的人开始了解到如何安全处理电子废弃物。)”可知，由于Alex的工作，人们变得更加具有环保意识。故选C项。 Passage 2 （2026·四川广安·二模）At the foot of Wuluo Mountain in Enshi, Hubei province, 82-year-old Luo Yingjiu has spent 33 years running a small zoo. Unlike ordinary zoos focusing on entertaining visitors, his is a shelter for old, sick and disabled animals, which he considers family members rather than just exhibits. Luo’s story with the zoo began in 1989 when he worked as a forest guard. He often encountered injured wild animals and couldn’t bear their suffering, so he took them home to care for them. As the number of rescued animals grew, his small house became overcrowded. With local authorities’ support, he built a 2,000-square-meter “Luo’s Animal Shelter”. Over three decades, Luo has rescued over 500 animals, including macaques, peacocks, deer and rare crested ibises. For example, a young macaque named Xiaobao was found hanging from a tree with a broken leg, crying painfully. Luo carried it back, treated its wound carefully, fed it every two hours, and after three months of intensive care, Xiaobao recovered. Running the zoo is tough, with funding as the biggest challenge. Luo has spent all his savings and even done odd jobs to cover the animals’ food and medical costs, yet he never considers giving up. “These animals trust me, and I must take good care of them,” he said firmly. His dedication has touched many: volunteers often help clean and feed the animals, and local schools organize students to visit, where Luo shares his rescue stories to teach them to respect and protect life. “I hope more people will join in protecting animals. They are our friends,” he added. 1．What makes Luo’s zoo different from ordinary zoos? A．It is located at the foot of a mountain. B．It is run by an old forest guard. C．It focuses on rescuing weak animals. D．It has a history of over 30 years. 2．What can we infer from the story of Xiaobao? A．Luo is patient and caring towards animals. B．Xiaobao was the first animal Luo rescued. C．Macaques are hard to care for. D．Luo’s medical skills are very professional. 3．What is the biggest difficulty Luo faces in running the zoo? A．Lack of volunteers. B．Shortage of financial help. C．Difficulty in finding medical help. D．Too many animals to feed. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Volunteers help run a zoo for weak animals. B．Local schools teach students to protect animals. C．A small zoo in Enshi has become a popular attraction. D．A forest protector has devoted 33 years to rescuing animals. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了82岁的罗应玖在湖北恩施经营动物园33年，这里专为老弱病残动物提供庇护，他倾尽心力救助照料，其坚守与爱心打动众人，也传递着保护动物的理念。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Unlike ordinary zoos focusing on entertaining visitors, his is a shelter for old, sick and disabled animals, which he considers family members rather than just exhibits.(与那些只注重为游客提供娱乐的普通动物园不同，他的动物园是为年老、患病和残疾的动物设立的庇护所，他认为这些动物是他的“家人”，而不仅仅是供人观赏的展品)”可知，罗的动物园与普通动物园的不同在于它专注于救助那些身体虚弱的动物。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“For example, a young macaque named Xiaobao was found hanging from a tree with a broken leg, crying painfully. Luo carried it back, treated its wound carefully, fed it every two hours, and after three months of intensive care, Xiaobao recovered.(例如，一只名叫“小宝”的小猕猴被发现被困在一棵树上，腿部骨折，痛苦地哀嚎着。罗将其带回，仔细处理了它的伤口，每隔两小时就给它喂食，并经过三个月的精心照料，小宝终于康复了)”可知，罗应玖对动物很有耐心且很关爱它们。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Running the zoo is tough, with funding as the biggest challenge.(管理动物园并非易事，其中资金问题是最大的难题)”可知，罗应玖在经营动物园时面临的最大困难是缺乏资金支持。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“At the foot of Wuluo Mountain in Enshi, Hubei province, 82-year-old Luo Yingjiu has spent 33 years running a small zoo.(在湖北省恩施市的武落山脚下，82岁的罗应玖已经经营一家小型动物园33年了)”结合文章主要讲述了82岁的罗应玖在湖北恩施经营动物园33年，这里专为老弱病残动物提供庇护，他倾尽心力救助照料，其坚守与爱心打动众人，也传递着保护动物的理念。可知，这篇文章的主旨是一位森林保护者已经投身于动物救援工作长达33年。故选D。 Passage3 （2026·四川达州·二模）Laura Wildenborg, once an outdoor educator, spent a decade leading kids to go rock climbing or cross-country skiing, all to inspire children to love and care for the environment. After receiving an advanced degree in business, Wildenborg made a bold career move — to banking. But she brought her care for the environment along with her. Working for Sunrise Banks, a financial institution, Wildenborg has realized banks have incredible power to influence change. She currently serves as a project leader for Sunrise Banks’ net-zero (净零) banking initiative. Net-zero banking refers to the investment in projects aiming to reduce carbon emissions. Customers of the bank can allow their deposits to be loaned only to net-zero projects. One customer shared that he never thought about what the money in his bank account was used for. Realizing that Wildenborg wanted to create a more sustainable future for his kids, he moved all his money to Sunrise Banks’ net-zero deposits program. “The more people understand their money’s use, the more confident they are it builds climate-adaptable communities,” notes Wildenborg. Developers Adam Jonas and Jay Rajaratnam were among the first to capitalize on Sunrise Banks’ net-zero deposits program. They opened Firefly, a fully sustainable multi-family home in Minneapolis. Sunrise Banks granted a $1.75 million net-zero construction loan to the project. Rajaratnam said that companies often just pay lip service to environmental initiatives, but after working closely with Sunrise Banks, he feels they are effectively standing behind their mission. “You have the potential to do work that will last beyond you. What Sunrise is doing enables us to do that,” he emphasizes. “What we do today will affect future generations who occupy this space long after we’re gone.” 1．What did Wildenborg maintain in her new job? A．The connection with school children. B．The ambition to improve outdoor skills. C．The desire to share academic knowledge. D．The passion for environmental protection. 2．What can be inferred about Sunrise Banks from the text? A．It is the first bank to launch green loans. B．Its customers are mainly environmentalists. C．It prioritizes profit over environmental protection. D．Its net-zero program has attracted business partners. 3．What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Raise questions about. B．Take advantage of. C．Overlook the value of. D．Face challenges from. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Banking for a Net-Zero Future B．Sunrise Banks’ Deposit Programs C．Sustainable Homes and Green Loans D．Environmental Change Driven by Banks 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Wildenborg在银行推广净零项目及该项目吸引客户与商业伙伴助力环保的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But she brought her care for the environment along with her.(但她把对环境的关注也带到了新工作中)”可知，Wildenborg在新工作中依然保持着对环保的热情。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“They opened Firefly, a fully sustainable multi-family home in Minneapolis. Sunrise Banks granted a $1.75 million net-zero construction loan to the project.(他们在明尼阿波利斯开设了Firefly，这是一个完全可持续的多户住宅项目。Sunrise银行为该项目提供了175万美元的净零建设贷款)”可知，该银行的净零项目吸引了商业合作伙伴。故选D项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“They opened Firefly, a fully sustainable multi-family home in Minneapolis. Sunrise Banks granted a $1.75 million net-zero construction loan to the project.(他们在明尼阿波利斯开设了Firefly，这是一个完全可持续的多户住宅项目。Sunrise银行为该项目提供了175万美元的净零建设贷款)”可知，此处指开发商Adam Jonas和Jay Rajaratnam是首批利用净零存款项目的人之一。由此猜测capitalize on在此处意为“利用”，与Take advantage of意思相近。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段中的“She currently serves as a project leader for Sunrise Banks’ net-zero (净零) banking initiative.(她目前是Sunrise银行净零银行计划的项目负责人)”可知，文章围绕银行推动净零未来展开。A选项“Banking for a Net-Zero Future(为净零未来的银行业务)” 适合作为标题。故选A项。 Passage 4 （2026·四川成都·二模）There’s nothing like a St. Petersburg sunset — a fire of hot pink and orange beneath a sea of deep blue. It eclipses the bustling downtown, the palmy pier, and the enormous dome of Tropicana Field. For a moment, the city traffic stops, and everyone takes it all in. Sunsets won’t be the same after Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton was a history-defining moment for St. Petersburg. The monster storm destroyed my city —flooding its once-lively streets, toppling cranes from the sky, and plunging millions into darkness. I sheltered with my family in a flat-roofed office building on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. It wasn’t in a flood zone and was far from the ocean. We blocked the glass doors with sandbags and brought essentials from our home — water bottles, portable snacks, flashlights, and the usual hurricane safety kit. At first, we played card games with the news on in the background. Outside, gusts picked up to about 35–50 mph, and rain pounded the roof. Puddles swelled with the downpour, and occasionally, a large branch would slam onto the empty roads. Transformers and power lines exploded into fireworks of bright yellow. Water rose rapidly and gusts became 90 — 110 mph cyclonic winds. Debris swirled in the floodwaters. At 10 pm, the storm’s peak, water reached the curb. Trees broke easily, the roof creaked threateningly, and as the door grew harder to open, we hoped our building would stay dry. The day after Milton, I passed through Madeira Beach, a lively beach town on the Gulf shore. People lived in those homes, drove on those roads and relaxed on that beach. Madeira Beach is where memories were made, where people had fun. Now, it looked uninhabitable. I couldn’t tell whether the mountains of debris were from Milton. The roads had turned into sand dunes, and the traffic lights dangled while branches hung half-torn from trees. And now that I’ve had a chance to recover emotionally, I have to ask: How many more lessons do we need? How many near misses can we take before lawmakers finally say, “Enough is enough?” How many people must die before action is taken? And will anything even change after Milton? 1．Why does the author describe St. Petersburg’s sunset first? A．To attract more tourists to the city. B．To highlight its symbolic beauty. C．To introduce the topic of Hurricane Milton. D．To prepare readers for a story about tourism. 2．How did the author react to coming Milton at first? A．Documenting the storm scientifically. B．Staying calm after necessary precautions. C．Feeling panicked and evacuating immediately. D．Being skeptical about the severity of the storm. 3．How does the author describe the effect of Milton on Madeira Beach? A．By quoting experts. B．By making comparisons. C．By using onlookers’ observations. D．By citing official damage statistics. 4．What do the questions in the last paragraph illustrate? A．A strong appeal for international aid. B．A deep frustration with climate change. C．A call for action against climate change. D．A detailed recovery plan for the future. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章先描绘圣彼得堡美丽的日落，再讲述飓风米尔顿摧毁城市的过程，作者一家避难的经历，以及飓风后马德拉海滩的惨状，最后以反问呼吁对气候变化采取行动。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“There’s nothing like a St. Petersburg sunset — a fire of hot pink and orange beneath a sea of deep blue. It eclipse the bustling downtown, the palmy pier, and the enormous dome of Tropicana Field. For a moment, the city traffic stops, and everyone takes it all in. Sunsets won’t be the same after Hurricane Milton.(没有什么能比得上圣彼得堡的日落景色——一片炽热的粉红与橙色交织的光芒，映衬在深蓝色的天空之下。它将喧嚣的市中心、棕榈环绕的码头以及特罗皮卡纳球场那巨大的穹顶都笼罩在其中。那一刻，城市的交通也停滞了，所有人都静静地欣赏着这美景。在飓风米尔顿过后，日落的景象将不再如从前这般了)”并结合下文提到“米尔顿飓风”对城市和市民的影响可知，作者先描写圣彼得堡的日落景象以此来引出“米尔顿飓风”这一话题。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I sheltered with my family in a flat-roofed office building on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. It wasn’t in a flood zone and was far from the ocean. We blocked the glass doors with sandbags and brought essentials from our home — water bottles, portable snacks, flashlights, and the usual hurricane safety kit.(我与家人一起在圣彼得堡郊区的一座平顶办公楼里避难。这里不在洪水区域，离大海也很远。我们用沙袋堵住了玻璃门，并从家里带上了必需品——水瓶、便携式零食、手电筒以及常见的飓风安全用品包)”可知，面对即将到来的米尔顿飓风，作者起初在做好必要防范后保持冷静。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The day after Milton, I passed through Madeira Beach, a lively beach town on the Gulf shore. People lived in those homes, drove on those roads and relaxed on that beach. Madeira Beach is where memories were made, where people had fun. Now, it looked uninhabitable. I couldn’t tell whether the mountains of debris were from Milton. The roads had turned into sand dunes, and the traffic lights dangled while branches hung half-torn from trees.(在米尔顿飓风发生后的第二天，我来到了马德拉海滩。那是一个位于海湾边的热闹海滨小镇。人们住在那些房子里，行驶在那些公路上，在那片海滩上休闲放松。马德拉海滩曾是人们留下美好回忆、享受欢乐时光的地方。如今，它看起来已无法居住。我无法确定那些堆积如山的废墟是否来自米尔顿事件。道路已变成了沙丘，交通信号灯摇摇欲坠，树枝从树上折断下来，半截悬在空中)”可知，作者通过对比描述米尔顿飓风对马德拉海滩的影响。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“And now that I’ve had a chance to recover emotionally, I have to ask: How many more lessons do we need? How many near misses can we take before lawmakers finally say, “Enough is enough?” How many people must die before action is taken? And will anything even change after Milton?(如今我已得以从情绪上恢复过来，所以不得不问：我们还需要经历多少次惨痛教训？在立法者们最终发出“够了，不能再这样下去了”的呼声之前，我们还能遭遇多少次险些酿成大祸的情况？究竟要有多少人丧生，政府才会采取行动？而到了米尔顿飓风之后，一切还会有所改变吗？)”可知，最后一段的问题体现了作者呼吁采取行动应对气候变化。故选C。 Passage 5 （2026·四川·二模）Back in 2003, Erica Hernandez was just a kid helping 20 adults take care of the beach. They overheard a plan to build a processing station for natural gas 14 miles off the coast of Oxnard. The plant would send over 200 tons of air pollution per year to Erica’s community. Not only that, the station would take in millions of gallons of seawater per day to cool its generators, and discharge the water more than 15 degrees centigrade hotter than the surrounding ocean. This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries. Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company. Prospects of stopping the project did not look good. The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it. “The word on the street was that there was nothing we could do.” Behind the scenes, however, opposition was growing, so Erica became the spokesperson for the youth of the town. She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses. She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won! As only the second person in her family to go to college, Erica wants to become an environmental lawyer so she can fight for the environment and for the rights of communities. She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first. She likes to quote the words of her role model, César Chávez: “We are the future. The future is ours.” 1．What can be learned about the to-be-built processing station? A．It is climate-damaging. B．It is ecologically-unfriendly. C．It provides energy to the locals. D．It uses seawater-driven generators. 2．Why does the author mention the governor? A．To express Erica’s desperate mood. B．To show the great barriers Erica faced. C．To stress the support from the government. D．To blame the protest on the official’s inaction. 3．Which of the following can best describe Erica? A．Creative and industrious. B．Pioneering and curious. C．Determined and responsible. D．Adventurous and talkative. 4．What message is mainly conveyed through Erica’s story? A．Courage is always rewarded in the end. B．Success depends on teamwork and cooperation. C．Young people can bring about change by speaking up. D．Environmental protection should come before economic development. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Erica Hernandez为阻止对生态环境有害的天然气处理站建设，积极组织抗议活动，最终成功推动项目被否决，并立志成为环保律师，鼓励年轻人勇敢发声的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries.(这些高温废水会对周围生态系统造成严重危害，杀死对海洋哺乳动物和渔业生存至关重要的微小生物和小鱼。)”可知，拟建的处理站会对生态系统造成严重危害，即生态不友好。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it.(州长支持它，那些必须批准它的强大的州委员会也支持它。)”可知，作者提到州长是为了表明Erica在阻止项目时面临的巨大障碍。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company.(她和朋友们每周都在天然气公司办公室抗议。)”以及第三段“She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses.(她经常沿着拟议的管道路线在社区行走，用呼啦圈向人们展示管道的大小。)”等行为可知，Erica面对强大阻力仍坚持抗议，积极行动，体现出她的坚定与责任感。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first.(她希望其他年轻人在看到问题时勇敢发声，即使一开始会感到害羞。)”以及她的事迹可知，文章主要传达的信息是年轻人可以通过发声带来改变。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） 参考答案 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1：D C C B Passage 2：B A B C Passage 3：B D C A Passage 4：D A D A Passage 5：D A B A Passage 6：C B C A Passage 7：D B D C 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1：B D C A Passage 2：B A A B Passage 3：B D B A Passage 4：D A D B 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1：C A B C Passage 2：C A B D Passage 3：D D B A Passage 4：C B B C Passage 5：B B C C / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题 01 人与自我 Passage 1 （2026·四川雅安·二模）At 14, I met Mrs. Korthaus, a 4-foot-10 English teacher at my rural Pennsylvania Catholic high school with an infectious, fearless spirit. Married nearly 40 and a latecomer to teaching, she moved to our industrial town for her husband’s job, where women had few career options. Before embarking on her teaching career, she had spent years working in corporate life, which made her financially independent. These extraordinary experiences shaped her remarkable life. And maybe mine. She gave me a judgment-free space to learn from youthful mistakes and discover my true potential. Beyond teaching me literature and journalism — skills that fueled my career as a writer — she modeled how to live a fulfilling, self-driven life, which was rare for a woman I’d known then. Growing up in a small town, I struggled to imagine a life beyond it, even fearing success despite good grades; I’d have stayed forever if I could. Mrs. Korthaus changed that. With sculpted cheekbones, straightforward speech and great enthusiasm, she celebrated students with Oprah-like joy, cheering, “YOU get an A!” We flocked to her for college recommendation letters, for she could help us see our own strengths. She opened a window to the world for us small-town kids through writing, literature and communications. Besides, she organized various after-school activities, showing us her passion for life. Famously standing on a chair to state her point, she’d thunder “The hu-MAN-uh-teez!”, wave her fist in the air like Braveheart. To her, the humanities revealed human dignity and the universal need to feel worthy, in oneself and others. She never demanded attention; her sheer joy of learning inspired it. She saw every student deeply, understanding that behavior reflects a child’s sense of being loved — a gift that made us thrive in her class and in life. More than 25 years after graduation, after building a writing career away and moving back, I still consider myself her student. It’s with her as my clear role model that I answered an unexpected life call forever shaped by her wisdom and spirit. 1．What did Mrs Korthaus provide for the author during high school? A．Various ways to improve grades. B．Financial support for a writing career. C．Guaranteed college admission recommendation. D．A safe environment for growth and self-discovery. 2．Why did Mrs. Korthaus thunder “The hu-MAN-uh-teez!”? A．To share her sheer joy of learning. B．To attract students’ attention in a funny way. C．To highlight her emphasis on the humanities. D．To show her gift for making students thrive in life. 3．Which could best describe Mrs. Korthaus? A．Traditional and devoted. B．Passionate and humorous. C．Empowering and nurturing. D．Inspiring and demanding. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To recall her growth as a writer. B．To remember a life-changing teacher. C．To introduce a way of career planning. D．To explain the importance of humanities. Passage2 （2026·四川南充·二模）I’ve been interested in the natural world ever since I was a little boy. Every weekend, I’d check out as many books about animals from the library as I could carry. I dreamed of following in Jane Goodall’s footsteps, going away for years to live in the wild and study animals. Sometimes I’d crouch in the grass for hours, iPad in hand, hoping to get the perfect shot of a grasshopper. Over the years, I’ve changed in many ways, but my love of nature and science has never faded. Since I entered high school, I have been in the Science Olympiad team. That old sense of wonder I felt as a child when studying animals came rushing back. Every day brings new adventures. One day, I might be exploring the birth of the universe as an astronomer; the next, I could be studying the rocks beneath my feet as a geologist. I’m lucky to have so many amazing teammates. Together, we’ve run tests to perfect the design of our model car. We’ve pretended to be forensic (法医的) scientists, solving “crimes” by studying different objects. I used to prefer working alone. I once thought a team could succeed only if everyone was an expert. Working with my Science Olympiad teammates has changed my mind. I’ve learned that teamwork isn’t just about dividing up the work — it’s about combining strengths. No great achievement, from landing on the moon to mapping the human genome, has ever been made alone. It always takes thousands of people working together to make the impossible possible. I’m eager for my next science adventure. But unlike before, I now know that I won’t be a lone explorer. My teammates will be by my side, learning and growing alongside me. 1．What did the author do every weekend as a child? A．He studied animals in the wild. B．He borrowed animal books from the library. C．He read books about Jane Goodall. D．He photographed grasshoppers with his iPad. 2．What features the author’s activities in high school? A．It covers a range of science fields. B．It focuses on designing model cars. C．It requires working alone for long periods. D．It is always related to studying animals. 3．Which proverb best reflects the author’s new view on cooperation? A．Birds of a feather flock together. B．Many hands make light work. C．Great minds think alike. D．A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Power of Scientific Curiosity B．The Joy of Studying Animals C．From a Lone Explorer to a Team Player D．Adventures in the Science Olympiad Team Passage3 （2026·四川广元·二模）I left for America without a dramatic goodbye — no airport hugs, no family photos, and no one waiting at the gate. My parents, public servants in India, did not accompany me, holding their heartbreak quietly so that their children can walk forward without hesitation. When I reached London, my connecting flight was delayed. I spent the night on the airport floor with $1,300 in my account — money meant to last until I found a job in America whose systems I did not yet understand. I was afraid but I knew I could not go back. My first job in America began at 6:00 a.m. at Starbucks. I arrived by 5:30 a.m. every morning, walking alone through snow-covered streets in Rochester’s winter darkness. For many international students, the classroom is only part of the education. The rest is survival: navigating immigration rules, managing finances under work-hour limits, adapting to unfamiliar systems, and living with the constant awareness that one mistake can undo years of effort. We do not have the luxury of being only a student. We are workers, students, immigrants, and emotional anchors for families across time zones — all at once. Despite all the pressure, I stepped into leadership roles at Simon Business School. Yet, a peer told me if people had a choice, they would never choose me. That night, I made a decision. Instead of shrinking, I would outgrow every version of myself that other people found acceptable. I earned a STEM-designated degree. I began working with the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance in a role built on trust, accountability, and long-term investment. My supervisors valued my work. My journey is not exceptional. If this story resonates, it is because it mirrors thousands of others who wake up before sunrise, walk alone through winters and keep going quietly. 1．What can we infer about the author’s parents? A．They couldn’t afford a trip to the airport. B．They hid their sadness to support the author. C．They didn’t back the author’s decision to leave. D．They showed no concern for the author’s departure. 2．What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 3? A．To complain about the unfair treatment. B．To explain how to balance work and study. C．To advise international students to work harder. D．To share international students’ struggles in America. 3．Which of the following best describes the author? A．Cautious and intelligent. B．Ambitious and sympathetic. C．Hardworking and determined. D．Courageous and innovative. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Quiet Courage, Steady Pace B．Snowy Streets, Broken Dreams C．Hidden Struggles, Silent Tears D．A Lonely Journey, A Regretful Choice Passage 4 （2026·四川成都·二模）When I first came across Hirano, he didn’t really stand out to me. He was among several figurines (小塑像) put in a corner of Pop Mart’s studio. Little did I know that was the beginning of a connection I had yet to realize. It wasn’t until I joined Pop Mart as a livestream host last July — part of my job was to familiarize myself with every IP in the company — that my true journey with Hirono began. As I introduced Hirono to others, I began to appreciate the quiet charm hidden in his world. His expression is always sullen — drooping eyes, slouched posture, an almost “untouchable” aura. Not the cutest or most eye-catching look, I would say, but I came to realize that it’s all a protective shell. In him, I saw a reflection of myself: the loneliness and confusion that surface under life’s pressure, and the indifferent masks we sometimes put on to cope with reality. Though I am usually an extrovert, cheerful and bubbly on the outside, the truth is that every story carries untold chapters. Through Hirono, I allow myself to feel the vast wilderness I rarely reach in my heart, and often I see my own emotions projected onto his figure. One of my favorite series of Hirono is definitely “Echo”. As a foreign student in China, homesickness quietly lingers in the background of my life. This series reminds me that these echoes of the past are not just fleeting shadows, but silent companions that resurface when I need them most, giving me strength and allowing me to break free from the weight of reality, even just for a moment. To me, Hirono is a friend who teaches me to embrace both the loneliness and the light within. Working at Pop Mart has shown me that these toys are not merely figurines, but little “happy pills” that lift spirits and brighten days. Perhaps that is why Hirono continues to live in the hearts of so many young people — not only as a collectible, but as a gentle reminder that we are never truly alone. 1．What made me become interested in Hirono? A．My first encounter with Pop Mart. B．My experience as a foreign student. C．My appreciation for its eye-catching look. D．My opportunity to work with Pop Mart. 2．How did I resonate with Hirono? A．Their true selves were hidden from others. B．They wore cheerful looks on their faces. C．They were indifferent to the reality. D．They were protected by their followers. 3．Why is “Echo” my favorite series? A．It offers me a permanent escape from reality. B．It symbolizes the rebellious spirit of the youth. C．It makes me feel nostalgic for my hometown. D．It empowers me to get away from life pressure. 4．What’s my purpose of writing this passage? A．To share a philosophy of life taught by Hirono. B．To promote the sales of figurines in Pop Mart. C．To increase the exposure of Hirono in the media. D．To tell how to choose favorite toys in Pop Mart. Passage 5 （2026·四川泸州·二模）Early one Friday morning in 2012, Paul Cheek walked into a room at the Algonquin Club of Boston and prepared himself. The sophomore (大二学生) surveyed the sea of older professionals ready to discuss entrepreneurship (创业). Cheek and the only other college-aged attendee, Rob Ianelli, struck up a conversation that became a friendship that became a business partnership. Their for-profit company, Oceanworks, is a global marketplace for recycled ocean plastics. Over three years, the company has rerouted thousands of tons of plastic intended for the ocean and traded it to hundreds of companies in 30-plus countries — which then, in turn, reuse the plastics in manufacturing. Cheek uses his experience in launching Oceanworks and other businesses to design some of his courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — where he teaches entrepreneurship and leads the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. He sees more and more students hoping to start mission-driven companies. “They want to create something that is in line with their beliefs — something that will have a societal impact,” says Cheek. “Having something they care about a lot is so important, because the work is really, really hard.” One of the hard-won lessons Cheek passes on to students: The popular business saying “If you build it, they will come” is simply not true. “You have to go out and test the market,” says Cheek, who recalls, in the early days of Oceanworks, going all-in on research and marketing. The work proved to investors that companies would purchase plastic from the marketplace that he and Ianelli had developed. The sophomore, who has changed his focus from day-to-day operations at Oceanworks to full-time teaching, sees more students accepting entrepreneurship. One of his own programs, MIT Fuse, recently hosted its largest group of students, with 106 students working in 44 teams. “They want to, on day one, get into the details and start building the business,” he says, applauding their initiative but noting a possibility to“jump over some of the fundamentals.” 1．What can be learned from the first paragraph? A．Ocean plastics are sold to 30 companies. B．Cheek and Ianelli were professional traders. C．The club meeting was held for college students. D．Oceanworks serves for trading recycled plastics. 2．What else does Cheek do at MIT besides teaching? A．He heads the Martin Trust Center. B．He develops plastic recycling plans. C．He trains people to become investors. D．He manages the operation of Oceanworks. 3．What’s Cheek’s attitude to the business saying? A．Supportive. B．Critical. C．Neutral. D．Unconcerned. 4．What is Cheek’s opinion of students wishing to start a business? A．They may miss some basic things. B．They may lack necessary team spirit. C．They may ignore related market needs. D．They may overlook their work too often. Passage6 （2025·四川绵阳·二模）As a college student majoring in digital media, I once thought traditional paper-cutting was outdated — especially in the age of modern printing technology that could mass-produce fancy patterns in seconds. So when my grandma asked me to learn paper-cutting with her last summer, I agreed only out of politeness. Grandma had been a paper-cutting artist for over 50 years. Her works, featuring lions, peonies and folk stories, decorated every corner of our house. But my first attempt was frustrating. The scissors slipped constantly, and the paper-cut rabbit I made looked more like a funny-looking cat. “Why bother with this when modern printing can do it better and faster?” I complained. Grandma didn’t argue. She just handed me an old album full of her works from different years. In the album, I saw a paper-cut of a family reunion she made for my parents’ wedding, and another of a little girl chasing butterflies-drawn for me when I was born. “Paper-cutting isn’t just about patterns,” she said gently. “Every cut carries memories and emotions that machines can’t copy.” That night, I stayed up watching her work. Her gnarled (粗糙的) fingers moved quickly, and a vivid dragon took shape on the red paper in minutes. Inspired, I tried again. This time, I decided to combine tradition with technology. I used computer software to design a draft of a paper-cut themed on “lunar new year’s reunion”, then followed grandma’s teachings to refine every detail by hand. When I showed her the final work — a mix of classic patterns and modern composition — her eyes lit up. Later, we submitted it to a cultural heritage competition and won the second prize. Now, I run a small online account sharing our collaborative works. Many young people comment that they’ve started to appreciate traditional crafts again. Modern technology is powerful, but grandma taught me that the warmth of human hands and the emotions in handcrafted works are irreplaceable. This experience didn’t just make me love paper-cutting; it made me understand how to protect traditions in a fast-paced, industrialized world. 1．Why did the author agree to learn paper-cutting at first? A．She was eager to inherit the traditional craft. B．She wanted to combine it with digital technology. C．She didn’t want to make her grandma unhappy. D．She needed it for her digital media courses. 2．What did grandma do when the author complained about paper-cutting? A．She criticized the author’s impatience directly. B．She showed the author her collection of works. C．She taught the author advanced cutting skills. D．She argued with the author about modern technology’s limitations. 3．How did the author improve her paper-cutting? A．She learned from mass-produced patterns entirely. B．She copied grandma’s old works repeatedly. C．She combined computer design with hand-refining. D．She attended a professional paper-cutting training. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards grandma? A．Admiring and thankful. B．Indifferent and unconcerned. C．Critical and dissatisfied. D．Doubtful and dismissive. Passage 7 （2026·四川绵阳·二模）Two winters ago, my college roommate Paul was diagnosed with ALS (渐冻症) and began losing most physical abilities, yet he turned to creating AI-generated art with Midjourney in late 2022 — typing prompts (提示词) into the AI image generator to make art as a pastime and distract himself from his illness. Despite his condition, Paul stayed optimistic in group texts with Evan (another former roommate) and me, sending encouraging messages and sharing his strange AI art prompts like “His couch eats people,” “A world without pants” and “Santa Claus in the style of Yayoi Kusama.” As his mobility worsened — from using a cane to a walker — his mood remained positive and his prompts even reflected his reality, such as “Blue hedgehog pushing wheelchair amazingly fast.” Evan and I spent as much time with Paul as possible: walking by the ocean in South Carolina, flying to St. Louis, and driving to Columbia, Missouri, just to be together. We didn’t state any real intention for the trips other than to be around each other and revisit our favorite places on earth. Shortly after the trip, we started to talk about putting all Paul’s AI works together to make a 2024 calendar, a way to literally pass a year together, while it also painfully highlighted our limited time with him — each calendar square both celebrating his presence and reminding us his days were numbered. In the past, I could probably never argue in favor of what the technology of artificial Intelligence would bring. It did scare me. But after witnessing what Paul experienced, I know that it made my friend Paul who has ALS, laugh. 1．Why did Paul start creating AI art in late 2022? A．To record his daily life. B．To learn how to create AI art. C．To pursue a career as an AI artist. D．To kill time and look for distraction. 2．What can be learned from Paul’s AI art prompts? A．They focused on frustrating things. B．They combined his life with imagination. C．They were created to encourage his friends. D．They showed his hopelessness against the illness. 3．What did the 2024 calendar mean to the author and Evan? A．A gift made by Paul. B．A memory of their trip. C．A collection of Paul’s AI artworks. D．A symbol of time-limited company. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards AI technology? A．Uncertain B．Doubtful C．Appreciative D．Indifferent 主题 02 人与社会 Passage 1 （2026·四川凉山·二模）Caring 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. Volunteering at a food shelter when she was 14, and tasked with helping fill boxes for households in need with canned and packaged food, this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on part of their family farm in Dixon, Iowa, to supply local families in need with fresh produce. Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some familiarity with agriculture and had helped raise rabbits and lambs, but had never tried vegetable cultivation at scale, though the Schroeders plant soybeans and corn each year on their 150-acre farm. The work involved in realizing Lauren’s plan was no walk in the park. Initially, while proud of her daughter’s vision, her mother, Katie Schroeder, admitted having some concern about the work involved: “I was wondering,‘Oh my gosh, how much work is this going to be?’ I wasn’t sure whether this would work.” This was one young change-maker, however! Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. During Iowa’s hot summers, she had to water her crops by hand for around 2 to 3 hours daily. She also checked daily for weeds and bent down to pick her green bean crop. Thanks to her diligence, Lauren planted half an acre of land, with 15 varieties of vegetables in 2022, harvesting and weighing her first crops, with a first batch of 18 kilograms. In an interview with a local media channel, Lauren says, “I wanted to have something that’d impact people. I want to impact community members. Many people help you out, but it makes more of a difference when you help others out. That’s what makes me happiest.” 1．Why did Lauren start her own garden? A．Because of her family’s long tradition of farming. B．Because of the lack of fresh produce in donated food boxes. C．Because of a local media interview about community service. D．Because of her experience of raising rabbits and lambs on the farm. 2．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The doubts Lauren’s mother had about the garden. B．The reasons why Lauren chose 15 varieties of vegetables. C．The challenges Lauren faced in harvesting crops. D．The efforts Lauren made to bring her idea to life. 3．What can be inferred about Lauren from the passage? A．She plans to major in agriculture in college. B．She relied heavily on her parents for farming advice. C．She is hardworking and committed to helping others. D．She started the garden mainly to gain online recognition. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Teen’s Garden: Growing Hope for the Needy B．The Importance of Fresh Vegetables in Food Banks C．How to Start a Vegetable Garden on a Farm D．Family Support: Key to a Young Girl’s Dream Passage 2 （2026·四川成都·二模）Paul Edward Farmer Jr. was born on Oct. 26, 1959, in North Adams, Mass. When Paul was around 12, his father bought an old bus and converted it into a mobile home. Paul, his parents and his five siblings spent the next few years traveling. One summer, he and his family worked alongside Haitian migrant workers picking oranges, listening curiously as they chatted to one another in Creole. That was Paul’s first encounter with Haiti, the country that would appeal to him in his 20s and then direct him toward a career in public health. After graduating from Duke University, he moved to Haiti, volunteering in Cange. He arrived when Haiti’s hospital system was so threadbare that patients had to pay for basic supplies, like medical gloves. He said he was really taken aback by the situation and decided to open a different kind of clinic. Over the years, Dr. Farmer raised millions of dollars for an ever-expanding network of community health facilities. The clinic in Haiti, at first a single room, grew over the years to a network of 16 medical centers in the country, with a local staff of almost 7, 000. Among them was a teaching hospital opened in 2013. There, poor patients with difficult diseases paid a basic fee of around $1.50 a day for treatment, including medication. Partners in Health he founded with the the other three also expanded into Rwanda, where Dr. Farmer helped the government restructure the country’s health system, improving health outcomes in areas. Dr. Farmer also helped develop new public health approaches in Peru, Russia and Lesotho, among other places. Over the years, he kept in touch with many of his patients. “He had a very tender heart,‌“ said Laurie Nuell, a close friend and board director at Partners in Health. ”Seeing pain and suffering was very hard for him. It just hurt him. I’m a social worker by training. One thing I learned is about keeping a professional distance. He was different. That’s the beauty of it.” 1．What drew Dr. Farmer’s interest in Haiti? A．His school life at university. B．His childhood traveling with his family. C．His curiosity about the Creole language. D．His work experience in the countryside. 2．Why did Dr. Farmer decide to open the clinic? A．To offer accessible medical care. B．To promote local social justice. C．To pursue his academic ambition. D．To expand his medical project globally. 3．What does Laurie Nuell mean by saying “That’s the beauty of it”? A．Dr. Farmer stayed sympathetic. B．Dr. Farmer was quite professional. C．Dr. Farmer was experienced in social work. D．Dr. Farmer showed devotion to public health. 4．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A．To call for more help for the poor in Haiti. B．To praise a doctor for his lifelong devotion. C．To tell a story of a family’s unusual travels. D．To introduce a new medical system in Haiti. Passage 3 （2026·四川德阳·二模）For years, Maya was buried in textbooks and lab reports as a serious pre-med student by day. By night, she was a passionate violinist, losing herself in the complex concertos. Her parents saw music as a “beautiful hobby,” but medicine as a “serious career”. The unspoken rule was clear: one day, the violin case would close for good to make room for a medical doctorate. Her perspective changed in a neurology class. The professor showed how complex music lights up vast networks in the brain, connecting sound with emotion, memory, and movement. “A musician’s brain is physically rewired by practice,” he said. Maya wondered aloud: “Could that rewiring help heal injured brains?” Driven by this idea, she began playing her violin for patients at a stroke recovery clinic. Originally, it was only for comfort. But she observed small miracles: a man who couldn’t speak could hum (哼唱) a tune; another with limited movement tapped rhythms. Her key moment involved Mr. O’Donnell, a former dockworker who disliked classical music and was stuck in his recovery. With a sudden inspiration, Maya played a simple Irish folk song. To everyone’s astonishment, his paralyzed foot began to tap the beat — his first voluntary movement in months. The music seemed to activate a new pathway in his damaged brain. After she shared this discovery, Maya was introduced to her university’s “Arts & Medicine” program. She met others using dance to help Parkinson’s patients and drama to ease social anxiety. No longer forced to choose between medicine and music, Maya now leads a student group called “Neural Notes”. They partner musicians with patients, studying how rhythm can scientifically aid recovery. For Maya, her violin is no longer just for concerts — it has become a tool for healing, proving that sometimes the best medicine is not found in a textbook, but in a song. 1．What did Maya’s parents think of music? A．A future profession. B．A personal interest. C．A waste of potential. D．A means of livelihood. 2．Why did Maya initially start playing at the clinic? A．To practice for her future musical career. B．To conduct a formal research experiment. C．To meet her neurology professor’s request. D．To provide emotional support for patients. 3．What message does Maya’s story convey? A．Traditional medicine loses out to art. B．Two separate paths strike a balance. C．Artistic passion gains one’s reputation. D．Parental ideas shape children’s future. 4．Which of the following can best describe Maya? A．Passionate and innovative. B．Generous and energetic. C．Stubborn and ambitious. D．Talented and patient. Passage 4 （2026·四川内江·二模）I had to run another phone marathon the other day. Most of you have probably had to do the same at some point in your lives. This one started when I got a bill in the mail with a mistake on it. I knew what getting on the phone to straighten it out would mean but it had to be done. I started by calling the help number on the bill. This led me to the automated phone system with the endless list of options that I had to work through one at a time. Finally I was able to transfer to a person only to be sent overseas with noise on the line and a hard-to-understand operator. And of course they couldn’t help me so I got transferred from department to department while I ground my teeth and tightened my fist. I was about to give up and hang up the phone in frustration when I finally got transferred back to a manager in this country. The line suddenly sounded crisp, clear, and free of noise. And the voice that answered was cheerful. I could actually hear the smile in her voice too. She was polite, understanding, caring and helped me to clear up the mistake. When we were done I thanked her for her help and wished her a wonderful day. She replied in kind. I hung up tired from my marathon but curiously refreshed as well. I have no ill feelings towards the other operators I spoke to. They were only doing their jobs as best they could. I am grateful, though, that I stayed on the line long enough — despite all the frustration — to make a connection with a person so full of goodness, joyfulness, and love. 1．What does the writer want to stress by using the word “marathon” in paragraph 1? A．Physical demands. B．The call conditions. C．Repeated experiences. D．The struggle involved. 2．How did the writer feel during most of the calls? A．Angry. B．Calm. C．Hopeful. D．Confused. 3．What made the writer feel curiously refreshed? A．A cheerful greeting. B．The clear phone line. C．Fast problem solutions. D．Warm human kindness. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose? A．To explain a billing mistake. B．To share a lesson in patience. C．To introduce a helpful manager. D．To complain about phone service. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2026·四川绵阳·二模）When Alex Lin was 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper about electronic trash, known as e-waste. The article said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and casting cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous, because e-waste contains poisonous chemicals, which can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies — and people. Alex showed the article to his friends. They spent several weeks gathering information about the chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They researched how to handle e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they advertised in the local newspaper, asked residents to bring their unwanted electronics to a permanent e-waste drop-off center they set up for the town and found a responsible company to recycle the waste. After setting up the center, Alex’s team began to think about how to reuse some of the old computers. “If we could restore computers ourselves and distribute them to students who didn’t have their own, we could help students in our area and protect the environment at the same time,” Alex says. He persuaded his school to start teaching students how to restore donated computers. Alex is especially proud of this part of his project. He was even thanked on video by the mother of one of the students who got a free computer. Since e-waste is a global problem, Alex and his friends are spreading their project internationally. In 2007, they shipped a fully restored media center to a school in Mexico City. During spring break, they visited the school and helped educate the students about e-waste. They have also shipped two restored media centers to Africa — one to an Internet café in Cameroon and one to a cultural center in Nigeria. Because of the work of people like Alex and his team, more and more people are getting the message about safely handling e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful trash.” 1．What phenomenon did the author point out in paragraph 1? A．Electronic trash broke down slowly. B．Readers threw away newspapers. C．People handled e-waste improperly. D．Poisonous chemicals were everywhere. 2．Which was the team’s first step to solve the problem of e-waste? A．Learn about e-waste. B．Talk to local residents. C．Advertise their needs. D．Found a drop-off center. 3．Why does the author mention Africa? A．To compare the team’s projects. B．To show the team’s global effort. C．To assess the team’s future plans. D．To praise the team’s contribution. 4．What has happened because of Alex’s work? A．More teams study technology. B．More electronics are produced. C．People become more eco-minded. D．Trash turns harmful underground. Passage 2 （2026·四川广安·二模）At the foot of Wuluo Mountain in Enshi, Hubei province, 82-year-old Luo Yingjiu has spent 33 years running a small zoo. Unlike ordinary zoos focusing on entertaining visitors, his is a shelter for old, sick and disabled animals, which he considers family members rather than just exhibits. Luo’s story with the zoo began in 1989 when he worked as a forest guard. He often encountered injured wild animals and couldn’t bear their suffering, so he took them home to care for them. As the number of rescued animals grew, his small house became overcrowded. With local authorities’ support, he built a 2,000-square-meter “Luo’s Animal Shelter”. Over three decades, Luo has rescued over 500 animals, including macaques, peacocks, deer and rare crested ibises. For example, a young macaque named Xiaobao was found hanging from a tree with a broken leg, crying painfully. Luo carried it back, treated its wound carefully, fed it every two hours, and after three months of intensive care, Xiaobao recovered. Running the zoo is tough, with funding as the biggest challenge. Luo has spent all his savings and even done odd jobs to cover the animals’ food and medical costs, yet he never considers giving up. “These animals trust me, and I must take good care of them,” he said firmly. His dedication has touched many: volunteers often help clean and feed the animals, and local schools organize students to visit, where Luo shares his rescue stories to teach them to respect and protect life. “I hope more people will join in protecting animals. They are our friends,” he added. 1．What makes Luo’s zoo different from ordinary zoos? A．It is located at the foot of a mountain. B．It is run by an old forest guard. C．It focuses on rescuing weak animals. D．It has a history of over 30 years. 2．What can we infer from the story of Xiaobao? A．Luo is patient and caring towards animals. B．Xiaobao was the first animal Luo rescued. C．Macaques are hard to care for. D．Luo’s medical skills are very professional. 3．What is the biggest difficulty Luo faces in running the zoo? A．Lack of volunteers. B．Shortage of financial help. C．Difficulty in finding medical help. D．Too many animals to feed. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Volunteers help run a zoo for weak animals. B．Local schools teach students to protect animals. C．A small zoo in Enshi has become a popular attraction. D．A forest protector has devoted 33 years to rescuing animals. Passage3 （2026·四川达州·二模）Laura Wildenborg, once an outdoor educator, spent a decade leading kids to go rock climbing or cross-country skiing, all to inspire children to love and care for the environment. After receiving an advanced degree in business, Wildenborg made a bold career move — to banking. But she brought her care for the environment along with her. Working for Sunrise Banks, a financial institution, Wildenborg has realized banks have incredible power to influence change. She currently serves as a project leader for Sunrise Banks’ net-zero (净零) banking initiative. Net-zero banking refers to the investment in projects aiming to reduce carbon emissions. Customers of the bank can allow their deposits to be loaned only to net-zero projects. One customer shared that he never thought about what the money in his bank account was used for. Realizing that Wildenborg wanted to create a more sustainable future for his kids, he moved all his money to Sunrise Banks’ net-zero deposits program. “The more people understand their money’s use, the more confident they are it builds climate-adaptable communities,” notes Wildenborg. Developers Adam Jonas and Jay Rajaratnam were among the first to capitalize on Sunrise Banks’ net-zero deposits program. They opened Firefly, a fully sustainable multi-family home in Minneapolis. Sunrise Banks granted a $1.75 million net-zero construction loan to the project. Rajaratnam said that companies often just pay lip service to environmental initiatives, but after working closely with Sunrise Banks, he feels they are effectively standing behind their mission. “You have the potential to do work that will last beyond you. What Sunrise is doing enables us to do that,” he emphasizes. “What we do today will affect future generations who occupy this space long after we’re gone.” 1．What did Wildenborg maintain in her new job? A．The connection with school children. B．The ambition to improve outdoor skills. C．The desire to share academic knowledge. D．The passion for environmental protection. 2．What can be inferred about Sunrise Banks from the text? A．It is the first bank to launch green loans. B．Its customers are mainly environmentalists. C．It prioritizes profit over environmental protection. D．Its net-zero program has attracted business partners. 3．What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Raise questions about. B．Take advantage of. C．Overlook the value of. D．Face challenges from. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Banking for a Net-Zero Future B．Sunrise Banks’ Deposit Programs C．Sustainable Homes and Green Loans D．Environmental Change Driven by Banks Passage 4 （2026·四川成都·二模）There’s nothing like a St. Petersburg sunset — a fire of hot pink and orange beneath a sea of deep blue. It eclipses the bustling downtown, the palmy pier, and the enormous dome of Tropicana Field. For a moment, the city traffic stops, and everyone takes it all in. Sunsets won’t be the same after Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton was a history-defining moment for St. Petersburg. The monster storm destroyed my city —flooding its once-lively streets, toppling cranes from the sky, and plunging millions into darkness. I sheltered with my family in a flat-roofed office building on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. It wasn’t in a flood zone and was far from the ocean. We blocked the glass doors with sandbags and brought essentials from our home — water bottles, portable snacks, flashlights, and the usual hurricane safety kit. At first, we played card games with the news on in the background. Outside, gusts picked up to about 35–50 mph, and rain pounded the roof. Puddles swelled with the downpour, and occasionally, a large branch would slam onto the empty roads. Transformers and power lines exploded into fireworks of bright yellow. Water rose rapidly and gusts became 90 — 110 mph cyclonic winds. Debris swirled in the floodwaters. At 10 pm, the storm’s peak, water reached the curb. Trees broke easily, the roof creaked threateningly, and as the door grew harder to open, we hoped our building would stay dry. The day after Milton, I passed through Madeira Beach, a lively beach town on the Gulf shore. People lived in those homes, drove on those roads and relaxed on that beach. Madeira Beach is where memories were made, where people had fun. Now, it looked uninhabitable. I couldn’t tell whether the mountains of debris were from Milton. The roads had turned into sand dunes, and the traffic lights dangled while branches hung half-torn from trees. And now that I’ve had a chance to recover emotionally, I have to ask: How many more lessons do we need? How many near misses can we take before lawmakers finally say, “Enough is enough?” How many people must die before action is taken? And will anything even change after Milton? 1．Why does the author describe St. Petersburg’s sunset first? A．To attract more tourists to the city. B．To highlight its symbolic beauty. C．To introduce the topic of Hurricane Milton. D．To prepare readers for a story about tourism. 2．How did the author react to coming Milton at first? A．Documenting the storm scientifically. B．Staying calm after necessary precautions. C．Feeling panicked and evacuating immediately. D．Being skeptical about the severity of the storm. 3．How does the author describe the effect of Milton on Madeira Beach? A．By quoting experts. B．By making comparisons. C．By using onlookers’ observations. D．By citing official damage statistics. 4．What do the questions in the last paragraph illustrate? A．A strong appeal for international aid. B．A deep frustration with climate change. C．A call for action against climate change. D．A detailed recovery plan for the future. Passage 5 （2026·四川·二模）Back in 2003, Erica Hernandez was just a kid helping 20 adults take care of the beach. They overheard a plan to build a processing station for natural gas 14 miles off the coast of Oxnard. The plant would send over 200 tons of air pollution per year to Erica’s community. Not only that, the station would take in millions of gallons of seawater per day to cool its generators, and discharge the water more than 15 degrees centigrade hotter than the surrounding ocean. This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries. Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company. Prospects of stopping the project did not look good. The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it. “The word on the street was that there was nothing we could do.” Behind the scenes, however, opposition was growing, so Erica became the spokesperson for the youth of the town. She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses. She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won! As only the second person in her family to go to college, Erica wants to become an environmental lawyer so she can fight for the environment and for the rights of communities. She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first. She likes to quote the words of her role model, César Chávez: “We are the future. The future is ours.” 1．What can be learned about the to-be-built processing station? A．It is climate-damaging. B．It is ecologically-unfriendly. C．It provides energy to the locals. D．It uses seawater-driven generators. 2．Why does the author mention the governor? A．To express Erica’s desperate mood. B．To show the great barriers Erica faced. C．To stress the support from the government. D．To blame the protest on the official’s inaction. 3．Which of the following can best describe Erica? A．Creative and industrious. B．Pioneering and curious. C．Determined and responsible. D．Adventurous and talkative. 4．What message is mainly conveyed through Erica’s story? A．Courage is always rewarded in the end. B．Success depends on teamwork and cooperation. C．Young people can bring about change by speaking up. D．Environmental protection should come before economic development. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $