专题04 阅读理解 (记叙文)（天津专用）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——做人与做事 Passage 1 （2026·天津静海·二模）“Kevin! Kevin! Did you hear what I said?” Ms. Reed, the band director, looked straight at him — she wanted him to take Robin’s place, since Robin had broken her arm, and play a solo at the concert. Kevin agreed, trying hard to hide his sadness: he was terrified of performing on stage, freezing up completely when playing alone, even though he was the best saxophone player in his middle school band and played with the senior high band too. James, his bandmate, felt sorry for him and shared how he’d fainted on stage during a solo because he was so nervous. The story only made Kevin more worried, but something worse was coming. Kelly, the overly competitive top flutist in the state, stopped him, saying that the Youth Symphony director would come to the concert to listen to his solo — and if he played well, he could get a chance to try out. Her words made him feel heavy inside; he’d wanted to join the Youth Symphony for a long time but never had the courage to audition. Running out of the school, Kevin thought of excuses to skip the solo: pretending to be ill, saying he’d hurt his finger. But he knew his parents would see he was lying, and hurting his finger on purpose was too dangerous. By the time he got home, his mom was very happy, talking excitedly about the Youth Symphony chance and Ms. Reed’s praise. Kevin lied that his day was okay, then went down to the furnace room — called “Kevin’s Dungeon” — his practice space. He picked up his saxophone, took a deep breath, and started to play. This time, he didn’t focus on the fear of messing up; he focused on the music he loved. Maybe this solo wasn’t a nightmare — it was a chance to turn his dream into reality. The final note faded, and loud applause burst out. Kevin smiled and felt a warm rush of joy in his heart. He finally understood that courage isn’t the lack of fear, but going ahead in spite of it. Dreams never come to those who run away from challenges; they always wait for those who dare to face their fears and try. 41．Why did Ms. Reed ask Kevin to play the solo at the concert? A．Kevin was the most skilled sax player in the senior high band. B．Robin was unable to perform due to a broken arm. C．The Youth Symphony director personally recommended Kevin. D．Kevin had been eager to get the solo opportunity for a long time. 42．The underlined phrase “freezing up” in Paragraph 1 probably means _________. A．staying calm to deal with the performance B．feeling extremely cold on the frightening stage C．having great confidence in playing the solo D．being unable to move or act because of nervousness 43．What made Kevin’s anxiety grow after he received the solo task? A．James told him about his own embarrassing solo experience. B．His mother didn’t believe he could perform well on stage. C．Kelly laughed at him for lacking the courage to audition. D．He found his practice room was too small to play the saxophone. 44．We can infer from the last paragraph that Kevin finally chose to _________. A．pretend to be sick and miss the concert instantly B．gave up his dream of joining the Youth Symphony C．face the challenge and practice for the solo actively D．ask the band director to replace him with another student 45．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Successful Solo Performance B．The Competitive Flutist Kelly C．A Strict, Generous and Kind Band Director D．Stage Fright and A New Chance Passage 2 （2026·天津滨海·二模）I was physically destroyed the first time I rode my bike home from Costco carrying a load of groceries. The 11-mile round trip left me with dead legs and the suspicion that I had made a mistake. A month earlier, my 23-year-old minivan broke down for the last time. Rather than replace it, I decided a new “car-free” reality would encourage a healthier lifestyle. My aching muscles questioned the viability (可行性) of this plan. Three years later, I now know that giving up my car was the first step toward solving a lifelong struggle: maintaining consistent physical activity. What started as a necessity-I had no car, so I must bike became a strategy: Errands (差事) are an opportunity for exercise. I began seeking out new errands just for the exercise they would provide. Rain or shine, I became an errand-running machine. For most of my adult life, I’d been trying, and failing, to consistently exercise. Only now, as I hit my 60th birthday, did I feel I’d finally figured it out. Michelle Fortier, a physical activity psychologist, mentioned that outside motivations, like doctors warnings and weight insecurities, do not result in lasting behavior change. “That can get people started, but it will not maintain their physical activity,” Dr. Fortier said. My own behavior change, Dr. Fortier explained, was probably the result of combining two intrinsically (内在地) generated motivations that had nothing to do with body-image fears or outside pressures: I love to ride my bike, and I love the satisfaction of getting things done. Recognizing that day-to-day tasks often involve movement is an opportunity to build physical activity habits into our everyday lives. But you’d better pay attention to the pleasure principle, begin with what you like, and then work yourself into shape. 41．How did the author find his first-time biking trip to and from Costco? A．Very confusing. B．Extremely tiring. C．Rather worrying. D．Deeply embarrassing. 42．What problem did the author face before giving up his car? A．He lacked enough money to buy a new one. B．He was too busy to ride a bike to a grocery shop. C．He had difficulty in doing physical activity regularly. D．He found it challenging to drive a car over a long distance. 43．In paragraph 5, the author mentions Michelle Fortier to show _________. A．the benefits of running errands B．the challenges in behavior change C．the importance of regular exercise D．the importance of intrinsic motivations 44．What played an important role in the author’s lasting behavior change? A．A sense of satisfaction. B．Warnings from doctors. C．Tips from a psychologist. D．A fear for his growing weight. 45．What would be the best title for the text? A．How I Overcame Outside Pressures B．How I Turned My Errands into Exercise C．Why I Became a Fast-Running Machine D．Why I Dreamed of a “Car-Free” Lifestyle Passage 3 （2026·天津北辰·二模）I first encountered Mr. Henderson in the spring of 2018, while volunteering at the local community garden. A retired schoolteacher with a weather-beaten face and a gentle smile, he was known among neighbors as the “Garden Sage”. At that time, I was struggling with my studies and felt overwhelmed by the pressure of college applications. Mr. Henderson noticed my restlessness as I stared helplessly at the patch of dry, barren soil assigned to me. “Soil needs patience, just like life,” he said, handing me a small trowel. “Water it, wait for the rain, and let nature take its course.” His words were simple, but they struck a chord deep within me. I began to visit his plot regularly, watching as he coaxed vibrant vegetables from the earth with an almost magical ease. He taught me to read the soil — its texture, its moisture, its scent — and to listen to the whispers of the seasons: the sigh of wind through leaves, the patter of early spring rain, the quiet hum of bees at dawn. Months passed, and our unlikely friendship blossomed. During one particularly difficult week, when I received disappointing news about my grades, I found myself at the garden, ready to give up. Instead of offering empty sympathy, Mr. Henderson handed me a ripe tomato still warm from the sun. “Taste it,” he said. “This grew from a seed that once looked just as dead as yours.” That moment of simple wisdom changed my perspective. I realized that growth isn’t always visible; sometimes it happens beneath the surface, unseen and unmeasured. I started keeping a small journal, sketching the plants I tended and noting their subtle changes — the first green shoot, the curl of a new leaf, the slow deepening of color. As the seasons turned, I not only harvested vegetables but also a sense of inner peace. Mr. Henderson’s quiet dedication reminded me that resilience (韧性) is not about avoiding storms, but about learning to grow in the rain. He didn’t preach or lecture; he simply lived his truth, one seed at a time. When he moved away last year, his lessons remained rooted in my heart. Now, whenever I face setbacks — whether in academics, relationships, or personal goals — I return to the garden, or to the memory of it, and remember: growth takes time. It requires patience, attention, and faith in the unseen. Mr. Henderson didn’t just teach me to dig in the garden; he taught me to live — slowly, deeply, and with grace. 41．What does the underlined phrase “struck a chord” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Touched his heart deeply. B．Brought immediate relief. C．Made him feel extremely anxious. D．Awakened his curiosity about gardening. 42．Why did Mr. Henderson give the author a tomato? A．To share the joy of harvest from his long-term gardening efforts. B．To prove that poor conditions don’t limit the potential of life. C．To push the author to devote more attention to gardening practice. D．To reveal that real improvement often takes place unseen and gradually. 43．What can be inferred about the author from Paragraph 2? A．He regretted giving up his college applications easily. B．He gained a new understanding of personal growth. C．He lost confidence due to disappointing academic news. D．He became expert at observing plants’ natural changes. 44．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Life lessons come from daily experiences. B．Patience helps people overcome difficulties. C．Nature can comfort people’s inner worries. D．Resilience means growing through hard times. 45．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To share a life-changing experience and its lasting influence. B．To encourage readers to take up gardening as a hobby. C．To stress the importance of patience in academic success. D．To introduce the benefits of community service work. Passage 4 （2026·天津红桥·二模） He is a lesson to every boy who ever picked up a basketball and dreamed that it would change his life.       The lights were never brighter and the crowds were never bigger for a homegrown sports hero than they were a quarter-century ago for Ray Hall. But his athletic achievements, as impressive as they are, are to my mind not what is most admirable about the man.       Known as “Sugar Ray” in his teens, Hall was rated among the country’s top 25 high school basketball players. An inner-city kid from a solid family, Hall took on the challenge of lifting Canisius College — still recovering from its failure — back to respectability, rejecting more favorable offers. His status of a savior (救世主) brought more pressure than any 18-year-old should have to handle. However, I watched him mature into the player who led Canisius back to daylight.      After college Hall played professionally in Italy and Greece for over 10 years until a car accident at 32 ended his basketball career. The news that he would never play again shocked Hall but unlike so many others he was ready for life after basketball. When I met Hall — still fit at 46 — for lunch Monday, he wore a cut-sharp gray suit, designer tie and blazing white shirt that screamed Success. “That was always the question — when the cheers end, where do you go? Who do you turn to?” he said. “It starts and ends with that person in the mirror.”       Hall got the concept of academics-first from his parents. He graduated from Canisius a semester early. “No matter how good of an athlete you are, you are just one injury away from losing it all,” he said. “But if you take care of things academically, you are prepared until you leave this earth.”       For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingram Micro. He married his college sweetheart. They have three kids and a nice house in the suburbs. He figured out early what others learn too late: Athletics is part of a journey, not the destination.       Congratulations, Ray, you made it. In more ways than one. 41．Ray was regarded as a savior because ________. A．he liked to take on challenges B．he helped his team to regain its glory C．he was faithful to his hometown city D．he fought hard against failure at a young age 42．According to the writer, which of the following best describes Ray’s success? A．Unlike other athletes, he was academically superior. B．He defeated his injury and returned to the playground. C．He enjoys a successful job and a happy family. D．He has gained impressive athletic achievements. 43．What’s the right order of the events related to Ray? a. He was rated among the best high school basketball players. b. He was in a car accident. c. He graduated from Canisius College. d. He started his computer sales job. e. He gave up his athletic career. A．a, c, b, e, d B．a, c, e, b, d C．c, a, b, d, e D．c, a, e, b, d 44．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Ray was from an academic family B．Ray was very mature in his teens C．Ray was once desperate facing the cruel reality D．athletics was not Ray’s final goal in life 45．What was the writer’s intention in writing this passage? A．To describe the difficulties of being a professional athlete. B．To explain the importance of choosing the right college. C．To emphasize the need for a good education. D．To warn against playing professional basketball. Passage 5 （2026·天津十二区重点学校·二模）My first shopping in a general store was in Miss Bee’s when I spent the summer with my grandmother in New York. “Go get them yourself” Miss Bee said, ignoring the shopping list held up before her nose. “I’m not your servant, so just get yourself a basket from that pile over there and start filling.” It took me three wall-to-wall searches before I found the first item on my list — a pork can be placed between boxes of cereal and bread. Next up was toilet paper, found under the daily newspaper, and Band-Aids, found next to the face cream. The store was a puzzle, but it held some surprises too. I found a new Superman comic behind the peanut butter. I visited Miss Bee a couple of times a week that summer. Some times she short-charged me. Other times she overcharged or sold me an old newspaper instead of a current one. Going to the store was more like going into battle. I left my Grandma’s house armed with my list — memorized to the letter — and marched into Miss Bee’s like General Patton marching into North Africa. All summer long she found ways to trip me up. No sooner had I learned how to pronounce bicarbonate of soda (小苏打) and memorized its location on the shelf than Miss Bee rearranged the shelves and made me hunt for it all over again. By summer’s end, however, the shopping trip that had once taken me an hour was done in 15 minutes. The morning I was to return to Brooklyn, I stopped in to tell her that she was mean. To my amazement she laughed and said. “Well, I don’t care! Each of us is put on this earth for a reason. I believe my job is to teach every child I meet ten life lessons to help them. Think what you will, but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths crossed!” I thought the idea was absurd until one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles. “It’s too hard,” she said. “Could you finish my math problems for me?” “If I do it for you, how will you ever learn to do it yourself?” I said. Suddenly, I was back at that general store where I had learned the hard way total up (结算) my bill along with the cashier. As my daughter went back to her homework, I wondered: Had Miss Bee really taught me something all those years ago? I took out my notebook and started writing “ .” 41．Why did the writer spend a long time doing her first shopping in the general store? A．Miss Bee didn’t treat her kindly at all. B．Her grandmother asked her to buy too many things. C．The store was in disorder and she was unfamiliar with it. D．She was too young to remember all the items on the list. 42．What did the writer mean when comparing herself to “General Patton” in the fourth paragraph? A．Going shopping in the store was a challenge to her. B．She was well prepared for the task and full of confidence. C．She was very aggressive, taking Miss Bee as the enemy. D．Going shopping was so fun that it was like playing a war game. 43．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 probably suggest? A．The writer would be happy to meet Miss Bee again later in life. B．The writer would find shopping in Miss Bee’s store very interesting. C．The writer would benefit from the experience of shopping in Miss Bee’s. D．The writer would realize that Miss Bee could become her friend. 44．Why did the writer suddenly think of Miss Bee when her daughter asked for help with homework? A．Miss Bee reorganized shelves and forced her to hunt again. B．She had spent the whole summer shopping at Miss Bee’s store. C．She had mistakenly thought Miss Bee was a mean person. D．Her daughter’s problem mirrored her own past struggles. 45．What might be put in the blank as the author’s note in the last paragraph? A．First impressions matter in our daily life. B．Efficiency improves with constant practice. C．Stick to your dream whatever happens. D．Things can be learned in daily routines. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （2026·天津部分区·二模）I must admit I did not buy 40 books this year. At a nearby bookshop I paid for a membership card that allows me to borrow two or three books at a time and keep them for a month. Owning a book has its advantages, such as allowing you to make notes to your heart’s content, and you can reread it anytime you want, but borrowing holds advantages, too. One consideration is space, and in my city where a foot of land is worth an inch of gold, this issue speaks volumes when it comes to owning books. You want to reread a book, but just look at how many books there are on your bookshelf that you haven’t finished reading even once. People tend to finish books they borrow more quickly than the ones they own, mainly because of the pressure of a deadline. Several times during the year I stayed up late to finish a book the night before the due date. I finished about 10 more books that way. It is increasingly difficult to choose a good book because there are simply so many out there. Even if you choose only from a narrow area of interest, singling out 40 is challenging. Book reviews and the comments readers leave on the websites of online bookstores can be helpful in this regard. But you cannot judge a book by its review. What I do is try to find and borrow the book from the bookshop. Some are like fast food: you leaf through the pages and finish them in a flash. Some are strong in certain chapters but weak in others. Some have titles that scream at you but lack substance. I cut my losses by perusing (精读) on the spot or borrowing. Of the 40 I read from cover to cover, I bought four I thought were worth keeping. Strangely, I had not really set out to read those four books but happened upon them in the bookshop. That unpredictability is one of the exciting parts of this reading adventure. 41．How many advantages of owning a book are mentioned in Para. 2? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 42．What does the underlined part “speaks volumes” in Para. 2 mean? A．Matters a lot. B．Needs improvement. C．Exists for long. D．Creates confusion. 43．What is Para. 3 mainly focused on? A．The importance of rereading. B．An introduction to quick reading. C．The difficulties of finishing a book. D．An advantage of borrowing books to read. 44．What is the author’s attitude to book reviews? A．Favorable. B．Disapproving. C．Doubtful. D．Objective. 45．What is exciting about the author’s experience in the bookshop? A．He came across some nice books unexpectedly. B．He built up the habit of perusing on the spot. C．He found some books with great titles. D．He read 40 books from cover to cover. 主题03 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 （2026·天津新华中学·二模）Do you think cookies can tell stories? Jasmine Cho, 35, does. A baker, artist, entrepreneur and activist, Cho tries to spread knowledge about social justice issues and diversity through the delicious medium of cookies. It was in high school that she discovered her love of baking. At a sleepover a friend taught her how to make a dessert, “sort of demystifying baking and that whole process”. Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. “So many emotions came up that I just couldn’t articulate. It was like this mix of anger, relief, empowerment, sadness...” Cho said. Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian-American people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like cookies?” One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s. “It’s insane the amount of injustice that the native Hawaiian population has faced as well through the whole annexation (吞并) of the kingdom. There were so many horrific stories that I heard about nuclear testing and the fallout (核爆炸后的沉降物) impacting native Hawaiian populations in all of this,” Cho said, “George Helm was one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their land, to nature.” Among her amazing cookie art are other political figures such as Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor organizer, and pop culture figures such as Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor. Cho hopes her cookie art continues to inspire people to be creative and think positively. “Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.” 41．What inspired Cho to take an interest in Asian-American culture? A．One of her sleepover experiences. B．One elective she took at college. C．The process of learning baking from her friend. D．A book she read about Asian-American immigrant experiences. 42．The underlined word “articulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean _________. A．get rid of B．put up with C．express in words D．stay focused 43．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning George Helm in the passage? A．To inform the reader of Helm’s contributions to Hawaii. B．To show what knowledge Cho focuses on with her cookies. C．To introduce the spirituality of native Hawaiians. D．To explain why Cho is interested in political activists. 44．What approach does Cho recommend to make a difference? A．Making use of your passion. B．Turning to political figures for help C．Trying to do something creative and special. D．Asking people around to work along with you. 45．What can best summarize the message contained in the passage? A．Think outside the box to break new ground. B．Spread something original to one’s heart content. C．Hold your horses for a better self. D．Throw yourself into your inner world for a better one. 主题01 人与自我——做人与做事 Passage 1 （2026·天津和平·二模）After 84 days without catching a single fish, an old fisherman, Santiago, sails far out to sea without his devoted Manolin. The fish he eventually catches is so big that it pulls the boat for two whole days and nights. Despite being wounded and exhausted, Santiago battles to hold the line that holds the fish. On the third day, the fish finally tires, allowing Santiago to kill it with harpoon (鱼叉). But the blood from the fish attracts sharks, which Santiago bravely fights throughout the day and night. Although he succeeds in killing some of the sharks, yet more of these predators appear. The shark closed fast and its head was out of water and the old man could hear the noise of flesh ripping (撕裂、划破) on the big fish when the old-man rammed (猛扎) the harpoon down onto the shark’s head at a spot where the line between his eyes intersected with the line that ran straight back from his nose. There were no such lines. But that was the location of the brain and the old man hit it. He hit it with all his strength. He hit it without hope but with resolution and determined hostility. The shark swung over and the old man saw his eye was not alive and knew that he was dead. “He took about forty pounds,” the old man said aloud. He took my harpoon too and all the rope, he thought, and now my fish bleeds again and there will be more sharks. He did not like to look at the fish anymore since he had been - mutilated (残缺不全). When the fish had been hit it was as though he himself were hit. “But I killed the shark that hit my fish,” he thought. And he was the biggest dentuso that I have ever seen. “It was too good to last,” he thought. “I wish it had been a dream now and that I had never hooked the fish and was alone in bed on the newspapers.” But man is not made for defeat, he said. A man can be destroyed but not defeated. I am sorry that I killed the fish though, he thought. Now the bad time is coming and I do not even have the harpoon. The dentuso is cruel and able and strong and intelligent. But I was more intelligent than he was. Perhaps not, he thought. Perhaps I was only better armed. “Don’t think, old man,” he said aloud. “Sail on this course and take it when it comes.” But I must think, “Think about something cheerful, old man,” he said. “Every minute now you are closer to home. You sail lighter for the loss of forty pounds.” “Now,” he said. “I am still an old man. But I am not unarmed.” The breeze was fresh now and he sailed on well. He watched only the forward part of the fish and some of his hope returned. (Excerpt from The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway) 41．Why did sharks come to attack the big fish? A．Because the old man hit the shark on its head. B．Because the blood from the fish drew sharks. C．Because the sharks were following the boat for days. D．Because the big fish made loud noises in the water. 42．In the underlined part “I wish it had been a dream...”, “it” refers to ________ A．the catching of fish and fighting sharks B．his sailing far out to the sea alone C．the loss of his harpoon to the sharks D．the tiredness and wounds on his hands 43．What made the old man regain some hope? A．He thought the sharks would not return. B．He found that the fish was still in good condition. C．He believed he would meet other fishermen soon. D．His believed he could sail on and return home safely 44．What message does the passage convey? A．Man should give up in time when facing danger. B．Fishermen should not sail far out to sea alone. C．True man stays positive and never gives in. D．Complaining only makes things worse. 45．What can we infer about Santiago from the passage? A．He is a determined and strong-minded person. B．He is a persistent but inexperienced fisherman. C．He is not physically strong but a brave man. D．He is not only sympathetic but optimistic. 46．Why did the old man regret hooking the fish at one time? ① Because the shark he killed was the smartest in the world. ② The fish was torn by sharks and the gain was not satisfying. ③ He regretted going out to sea alone without any helper. ④ He was almost in despair and exhaustion. ⑤ He has lost his harpoon and the rope. ⑥ He knew more danger was coming. A．②③⑥ B．①④⑤ C．①③④ D．②⑤⑥ 主题02 人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 （2026·天津南开·二模）I enjoy the virtue I get from walking to the library to pick up my book. The space devoted to holds (预约图书) is almost as big as the rest of the shelves now. They don’t have as many books out on the main bookshelves anymore. It feels like an orphanage for books nobody wants to put a hold on. I am certain the books I order gossip about me while waiting. The nonfiction looks down on the popular novels, and the literary classics on everything else. They have plenty of time. When I place a hold, I’m number 257 in line for 22 copies. This convinces me that others want to read it, too. Since everything is done on the honor system now and there are no overdue fines, I have to try really hard to get the little princesses read and returned. The other day, I returned a book with nothing new to pick up, so I wandered the shelves like in the old days. Anyway, there was a novel I hadn’t read, by an author I admire! I checked it out and sneaked away as though I’d found a diamond ring in a dark alley. I started reading it that night. It was not that good. This author had won the Pulitzer Prize, but not for this sad little one. Still, I gave it every chance. Maybe it would prove itself on the last page. It did not. And it was almost overdue. But the library wasn’t urging me to do it. Apparently, word was out: Nobody else wanted to read it, either. And, when I went to return it, the library was closed. The sign directed me to the renewed location, 3 miles from home. Renovations were complete. It was gorgeous. There was art; there was light; there were cozy chairs, community rooms, and large windows. In a world where facts are sometimes manufactured to order and the truth can twist out of reach, there is comfort and harmony in a library that stays put. I returned my book, four weeks late. No one was in line to check it out. As I slipped the book into the return slot, I gave it a gentle pat. “Find a shelf and make yourself at home,” I whispered. The library is my home now, too. 41．This personification of books gossiping and looking down on each other is mainly used to ________. A．emphasizes the author’s boredom of waiting for the hold B．provides facts about strictly categorized book arrangement C．illustrates the competitive nature of the publishing industry D．adds humor and vitality to the gentle and reflective narration 42．It can be inferred from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 that the author _______. A．felt secretly thrilled and lucky about the find B．was afraid of being noticed with a rare book C．thought the book could be traded for jewelry D．regretted not discovering the book earlier 43．What is the main purpose of describing the renewed library in Paragraph 6? A．To show the real necessity of library renovation work. B．To highlight the emotional value the library brings to the author. C．To make a comparison between the old and new library systems. D．To stress the great convenience of the modern library service. 44．The author’s act of giving the book a “gentle pat” and whispering to it primarily demonstrates _________. A．a pitiful expression of not enjoying the masterpiece B．a silent protest against the library’s new hold system C．a childish habit of communicating with lifeless objects D．an affection and care for books and the library 45．What is the best title for the passage? A．My Overdue Book and Amusing Experiences B．The Hold System: A Modem Library Dilemma C．An Unpleasant Encounter with a Library Novel D．Beyond the Hold: Finding Home in the Library Passage 2 （2026·天津河西·二模）Ben’s hands trembled as he signed the eviction (驱逐) notice. Three months of unemployment had drained his savings, leaving him and six-year-old Lily with nothing but a suitcase of clothes and a photo of his late wife. The tiny apartment they rented felt colder than the November wind outside. Every morning, Ben took Lily to the park, where she’d draw on flattened cardboard boxes while he scanned job listings on his phone. One gray afternoon, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench, his tattered coat flapping (拍打) in the breeze. The man held a dented harmonica (有凹痕的口琴), its silver surface dulled by years of neglect. He played a tune that was more sigh than melody, the notes dissolving into the rustle (沙沙声) of fallen leaves. Ben hesitated, then approached. “Here,” he said, handing the man a sandwich from his own meager (微薄的) lunch. The man looked up, his eyes a faded blue, like the sky before a storm. “Thank you, son. I’m Mr. Hale. Used to teach music, long ago.” Over the next few weeks, Ben often brought food and coffee for Mr. Hale. The old man began to talk — of his wife, Clara, who’d loved the harmonica; of losing his teaching job when the school cut arts funding; of drifting ever since. “The harmonica’s all I have left of her,” he’d say, tracing its dents with a thumb. One day, Lily asked to hear Mr. Hale play. The old man’s fingers stumbled (笨拙地移动) at first, but soon a clear, gentle melody filled the air — the same tune he’d played that first day, but now with a warmth Ben hadn’t noticed before. Lily clapped, her eyes wide. “It sounds like sunshine!” she said. Inspired, Ben suggested Mr. Hale perform at the community center’s holiday fair. The old man shook his head. “No one wants to hear an old fool play a broken harmonica.” But Ben insisted, helping him polish the instrument and practice. On the day of the fair, Mr. Hale stood on stage, his shoulders squared. As he played, the crowd fell silent. When the last note faded, applause erupted. Someone shouted, “Play it again!” Later, Mr. Hale thanked Ben, his voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t just give me a meal, son. You reminded me I still matter.” That night, Ben received a call — a former colleague offering him a part-time job, saying he’d heard about Ben’s “kind heart.” Now, Ben and Lily still visit the park. Mr. Hale plays his harmonica on the bench, and Lily dances around him, her cardboard drawings pinned to the tree nearby. Ben knows their luck hasn’t changed overnight, but something has shifted — like a harmonica’s note finding its echo. 41．What initially held Ben back from approaching Mr. Hale? A．His fear of being rejected by the old man. B．His own struggle with poverty and scarcity. C．The unpleasant sound of the harmonica music. D．The cold wind blowing through the park. 42．How did Mr. Hale’s performance at the fair differ from his usual playing in the park? A．The audience fell silent after his performance. B．He played with greater technical skill but less emotion. C．The melody transformed from a sigh into one filled with warmth. D．He performed with confidence. 43．What does the underlined sentence “You reminded me I still matter” in paragraph 7 reveal about Mr. Hale? A．He was desperate for financial support from the community. B．He had lost his sense of dignity and purpose before meeting Ben. C．He wanted Ben to help him find a new teaching position. D．He believed his music was too outdated for modern audiences. 44．What can be inferred about the job offer Ben received? A．It was a coincidence and had nothing to do with his actions. B．It came about because his former colleague saw his potential at the fair. C．It was a direct result of the kindness he showed to Mr. Hale. D．He applied for it secretly while Lily was drawing in the park. 45．Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? A．Acts of kindness can create a chain reaction of hope and opportunity. B．Music is a universal language that connects people of all ages. C．Unemployment is a difficult challenge that requires community support. D．Talent shows are effective ways to help people regain confidence. 主题03 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 （2026·天津东丽第一百中学·二模）The 65-year-old Steve Goodwin was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s(阿尔茨海默症). He was losing his memory. A software engineer by profession, Steve was a keen lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family. Music was his true passion, though he had never performed outside the family. Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile to save his music, to which she fell asleep each night when she was young. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father. Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, got to know about this and showed willingness to help. “Why do this?” Steve wondered. “Because she cares.” Melissa said. Steve nodded, tear in eye. Naomi drove to the Goodwin home. She told Steve she’d love to hear him play. Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench, hands trembling as he gently placed his fingers on the keys. Naomi put a small recorder near the piano. Starts and stops and mistakes. Long pauses, heart sinking. But Steve pressed on, playing for the first time in his life for a stranger. “It was beautiful.” Naomi said after listening to the recording. “The music was worth saving.” Her responsibility, her privilege, would be to rescue it. The music was still in Steve Goodwin. It was hidden in rooms with doors about to be locked. Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together. He’d move his fingers clumsily on the piano, and then she’d take his place. He struggled to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, eyes closed, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else. Steve and Naomi spoke in musical code lines, beats, intervals, moving from the root to end a song in a new key. Steve heard it. All of it. He just couldn’t play it. Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve. It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song. One day, Naomi received an email. Attached was a recording, a recording of loss and love, of the fight. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”. Naomi heard multiple stops and starts, Steve struggling, searching while his wife Joni called him “honey” and encouraged him. The task was so hard, and Steve, angry and upset, said he was quitting. Joni praised him, telling her husband this could be his signature piece. Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal, songs. With Naomi’s help, the Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t. In the months leading up to the 2016 Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert, Naomi told the director she had a special one in mind: “Melancholy Flower. ” She told the director about her project with Steve. The director agreed to add it to the playing list. But Naomi would have to ask Steve’s permission. He considered it an honor. After the concert, Naomi told the family that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional. It needed to be shared in public. The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert. By the day of the show, more than 300 people had said they would attend. By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends. He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace. Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage. Her fingers. His heart. 40．Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music? A．His music could stop his disease from worsening. B．She wanted to please her dying old father. C．His music deserved to be preserved in the family. D．She wanted to make her father a professional. 41．After hearing Steve’s playing, Naomi ________. A．refused to make a comment on it B．was deeply impressed by his music C．decided to free Steve from suffering D．regretted offering help to her friend 42．How can the process of Steve’s recording be described? A．It was slow but productive. B．It was beneficial to his health. C．It was tiresome for Naomi. D．It was vital for Naomi’s career. 43．Before Steve finished “Melancholy Flower,” his wife Joni _______. A．thought the music talent of Steve was exhausted B．didn’t expect the damage the disease brought about C．didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s music D．brought her husband’s music career to perfection 44．How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland? A．He felt concerned about his illness. B．He sensed a responsibility for music. C．He regained his faith in music. D．He got into a state of quiet. 45．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．The Kindness of Friends B．The Power of Music C．The Making of a Musician D．The Value of Determination 主题03 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （2026·天津河北·二模）Ms. Gupta’s eighth-grade history class feared the annual “Living History” project. This year’s theme was “The Industrial Revolution: Human Cost”. Students typically recycled Wikipedia facts for a poster. But Ms. Gupta raised a different requirement: each student would spend a week performing the dull, minute-by-minute task of a specific historical worker, logging their physical and emotional responses. Sam, who was initially sceptical, drew the role of “Linen Mill Doffer (落纱工), aged 12”. His task: during his after-school time, every 45 minutes, he had to stop whatever he was doing and spend ten minutes performing rapid, repetitive motions — by acting out the replacement of bobbins (线轴) on a spinning machine. He set a timer on his phone. The first interruption came during an engaging video game. Annoyed, he hit hard at the air. The next during homework. Frustration grew. The timer’s sharp ring, once a mere signal, began to sound like a factory bell, dragging him back from his world into a clockwork nightmare. By day three, a deep sense of powerlessness set in. He couldn’t immerse himself in anything, anticipating the next interruption. His log entry read: “I feel overwhelmed. I can’t think a full thought.” His research into actual child workers revealed more hardships: lung diseases from dust, deafening noise, 14-hour days. A statistic — the average life expectancy of a mill worker in 1830 was just 42 — stopped him cold. It was no longer an abstract “loss”. It was stolen time, stolen focus, stolen childhoods. For his final project, Sam didn’t make a poster. He created a simple computer program called “The Interruption”. When activated, it would freeze the screen every 45 minutes and display an image of a child worker for exactly ten minutes. When he presented it, the class was silent. The heavy silence in the room wasn’t just a lack of noise; it was the collective weight of ghosts they had finally learned to see. A girl who had taken on the role of a “matchbox seller” spoke through tears about chemical poisoning. A boy who had simulated the work of a coal carrier described the severe ache in his back. Ms. Gupta’s goal of bridging the gap between historical data and human suffering was achieved. The students had moved from memorising facts to feeling their consequences. The project’s real lesson was that empathy (同感) isn’t just a feeling, but the courageous act of voluntarily surrendering one’s own control, even for a moment, in order to understand another person’s misery. 41．What made this year’s Living History project special? A．It featured experiential learning. B．It took facts from Wikipedia. C．It involved detailed posters. D．It had different themes. 42．How did Sam’s feelings change during the task? A．Annoyed → calm → excited → relieved. B．Doubtful → bothered → upset → helpless. C．Annoyed → indifferent → curious → satisfied. D．Doubtful → frustrated → exhausted → disappointed. 43．Why did Sam design the program “The Interruption”? A．To convey his experience to others. B．To amuse his classmates with a practical joke. C．To keep a record of the facts he had discovered. D．To improve his understanding of computer history. 44．Why are the matchbox seller and coal carrier mentioned in the passage? A．To compare industrial jobs by income. B．To show students shared similar feelings. C．To prove students preferred physical tasks. D．To describe similar projects in other classes. 45．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．Suffering builds character. B．History always repeats itself. C．Every cloud has a silver lining. D．Walk a mile in someone’s shoes. / 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——做人与做事 Passage 1：41．B 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．D Passage 2：41．B 42．C 43．D 44．A 45．B Passage 3：41．A 42．B 43．B 44．D 45．A Passage 4：41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．C Passage 5：41．C 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．D 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1：41．B 42．A 43．D 44．D 45．A 主题03 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1：41．B 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．D 主题01 人与自我——做人与做事 Passage 1：41．B 42．A 43．D 44．C 45．A 46．D 主题02 人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1：41．D 42．A 43．B 44．D 45．D Passage 2： 41．B 42．D 43．B 44．C 45．A 主题03 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1：40．C 41．B 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．B 主题03 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 Passage 1：41．A 42．B 43．A 44．B 45．D / 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——做人与做事 Passage 1 （2026·天津静海·二模）“Kevin! Kevin! Did you hear what I said?” Ms. Reed, the band director, looked straight at him — she wanted him to take Robin’s place, since Robin had broken her arm, and play a solo at the concert. Kevin agreed, trying hard to hide his sadness: he was terrified of performing on stage, freezing up completely when playing alone, even though he was the best saxophone player in his middle school band and played with the senior high band too. James, his bandmate, felt sorry for him and shared how he’d fainted on stage during a solo because he was so nervous. The story only made Kevin more worried, but something worse was coming. Kelly, the overly competitive top flutist in the state, stopped him, saying that the Youth Symphony director would come to the concert to listen to his solo — and if he played well, he could get a chance to try out. Her words made him feel heavy inside; he’d wanted to join the Youth Symphony for a long time but never had the courage to audition. Running out of the school, Kevin thought of excuses to skip the solo: pretending to be ill, saying he’d hurt his finger. But he knew his parents would see he was lying, and hurting his finger on purpose was too dangerous. By the time he got home, his mom was very happy, talking excitedly about the Youth Symphony chance and Ms. Reed’s praise. Kevin lied that his day was okay, then went down to the furnace room — called “Kevin’s Dungeon” — his practice space. He picked up his saxophone, took a deep breath, and started to play. This time, he didn’t focus on the fear of messing up; he focused on the music he loved. Maybe this solo wasn’t a nightmare — it was a chance to turn his dream into reality. The final note faded, and loud applause burst out. Kevin smiled and felt a warm rush of joy in his heart. He finally understood that courage isn’t the lack of fear, but going ahead in spite of it. Dreams never come to those who run away from challenges; they always wait for those who dare to face their fears and try. 41．Why did Ms. Reed ask Kevin to play the solo at the concert? A．Kevin was the most skilled sax player in the senior high band. B．Robin was unable to perform due to a broken arm. C．The Youth Symphony director personally recommended Kevin. D．Kevin had been eager to get the solo opportunity for a long time. 42．The underlined phrase “freezing up” in Paragraph 1 probably means _________. A．staying calm to deal with the performance B．feeling extremely cold on the frightening stage C．having great confidence in playing the solo D．being unable to move or act because of nervousness 43．What made Kevin’s anxiety grow after he received the solo task? A．James told him about his own embarrassing solo experience. B．His mother didn’t believe he could perform well on stage. C．Kelly laughed at him for lacking the courage to audition. D．He found his practice room was too small to play the saxophone. 44．We can infer from the last paragraph that Kevin finally chose to _________. A．pretend to be sick and miss the concert instantly B．gave up his dream of joining the Youth Symphony C．face the challenge and practice for the solo actively D．ask the band director to replace him with another student 45．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Successful Solo Performance B．The Competitive Flutist Kelly C．A Strict, Generous and Kind Band Director D．Stage Fright and A New Chance 【答案】41．B 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中学生凯文克服舞台恐惧、勇敢迎接挑战的成长故事。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段的中““Kevin! Kevin! Did you hear what I said?” Ms. Reed, the band director, looked straight at him—she wanted him to take Robin’s place, since Robin had broken her arm, and play a solo at the concert(“凯文!凯文!你听到我说的话了吗？”乐队指挥里德直视着他——她想让他顶替罗宾的位置，因为罗宾摔断了胳膊，在音乐会上独奏)”可知，罗宾因手臂骨折无法演出，所以老师让凯文顶替。故选B项。 42．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“he was terrified of performing on stage, freezing up completely when playing alone(他害怕上台表演，独自演奏时会完全freezing up)”可知，凯文害怕在舞台上表演，独自演奏时会“freezing up”。结合“terrified”可推断“freezing up”意为“因紧张而无法行动”。故选D项。 43．细节理解题。根据第二段“James, his bandmate, felt sorry for him and shared how he’d fainted on stage during a solo because he was so nervous. The story only made Kevin more worried(他的乐队队友詹姆斯为他感到难过，分享了自己因紧张在独奏时晕倒在舞台上的经历。这个故事只会让凯文更加担心)”可知，詹姆斯分享的独奏晕厥经历让凯文更加焦虑。故选A项。 44．推理判断题。 根据倒数第二段“This time, he didn’t focus on the fear of messing up; he focused on the music he loved. Maybe this solo wasn’t a nightmare— it was a chance to turn his dream into reality(这一次，他没有专注于对失误的恐惧；他专注于他热爱的音乐。也许这次独奏不是噩梦——而是将梦想变为现实的机会)”和最后一段“The final note faded, and loud applause burst out(最后一个音符落下，爆发出热烈的掌声)”可知，凯文选择放下恐惧，专注练习并成功完成了独奏。 故选C项。 45．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“He finally understood that courage isn’t the lack of fear, but going ahead in spite of it. Dreams never come to those who run away from challenges; they always wait for those who dare to face their fears and try.(他终于明白：勇气不是没有恐惧，而是尽管心怀恐惧，依然选择前行。 逃避挑战的人永远无法实现梦想，梦想，永远在等待那些敢于直面恐惧、勇敢尝试的人。)”可知，文章围绕凯文的舞台恐惧以及青年交响乐团选拔带来的新机会展开，讲述他从逃避到直面挑战的成长过程，因此“Stage Fright and A New Chance(怯场和新的机会)”最能概括全文内容。故选D项。 Passage 2 （2026·天津滨海·二模）I was physically destroyed the first time I rode my bike home from Costco carrying a load of groceries. The 11-mile round trip left me with dead legs and the suspicion that I had made a mistake. A month earlier, my 23-year-old minivan broke down for the last time. Rather than replace it, I decided a new “car-free” reality would encourage a healthier lifestyle. My aching muscles questioned the viability (可行性) of this plan. Three years later, I now know that giving up my car was the first step toward solving a lifelong struggle: maintaining consistent physical activity. What started as a necessity-I had no car, so I must bike became a strategy: Errands (差事) are an opportunity for exercise. I began seeking out new errands just for the exercise they would provide. Rain or shine, I became an errand-running machine. For most of my adult life, I’d been trying, and failing, to consistently exercise. Only now, as I hit my 60th birthday, did I feel I’d finally figured it out. Michelle Fortier, a physical activity psychologist, mentioned that outside motivations, like doctors warnings and weight insecurities, do not result in lasting behavior change. “That can get people started, but it will not maintain their physical activity,” Dr. Fortier said. My own behavior change, Dr. Fortier explained, was probably the result of combining two intrinsically (内在地) generated motivations that had nothing to do with body-image fears or outside pressures: I love to ride my bike, and I love the satisfaction of getting things done. Recognizing that day-to-day tasks often involve movement is an opportunity to build physical activity habits into our everyday lives. But you’d better pay attention to the pleasure principle, begin with what you like, and then work yourself into shape. 41．How did the author find his first-time biking trip to and from Costco? A．Very confusing. B．Extremely tiring. C．Rather worrying. D．Deeply embarrassing. 42．What problem did the author face before giving up his car? A．He lacked enough money to buy a new one. B．He was too busy to ride a bike to a grocery shop. C．He had difficulty in doing physical activity regularly. D．He found it challenging to drive a car over a long distance. 43．In paragraph 5, the author mentions Michelle Fortier to show _________. A．the benefits of running errands B．the challenges in behavior change C．the importance of regular exercise D．the importance of intrinsic motivations 44．What played an important role in the author’s lasting behavior change? A．A sense of satisfaction. B．Warnings from doctors. C．Tips from a psychologist. D．A fear for his growing weight. 45．What would be the best title for the text? A．How I Overcame Outside Pressures B．How I Turned My Errands into Exercise C．Why I Became a Fast-Running Machine D．Why I Dreamed of a “Car-Free” Lifestyle 【答案】41．B 42．C 43．D 44．A 45．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者放弃汽车，选择用自行车进行锻炼，并坚持了下来，收获了满足感的经历。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段“I was physically destroyed the first time I rode my bike home from Costco carrying a load of groceries. The 11-mile round trip left me with dead legs and the suspicion that I had made a mistake.(我第一次从好市多骑自行车回家，扛着一车杂货，身体就垮了。11英里的往返路程让我两条腿都累坏了，我怀疑自己犯了一个错误)”可知，作者第一次骑自行车往返于好市多，感觉非常累。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据第二段“A month earlier, my 23-year-old minivan broke down for the last time. Rather than replace it, I decided a new “car-free” reality would encourage a healthier lifestyle. My aching muscles questioned the viability (可行性) of this plan. (一个月前，我那辆开了23年的小货车最后一次抛锚了。而不是取代它，我决定一个新的“无车”现实将鼓励更健康的生活方式。我酸痛的肌肉质疑这个计划的可行性)”可知，作者在放弃他的汽车之前，面临他很难有规律地进行体育活动。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据第五段“Michelle Fortier, a physical activity psychologist, mentioned that outside motivations, like doctors warnings and weight insecurities, do not result in lasting behavior change. “That can get people started, but it will not maintain their physical activity, ” Dr. Fortier said.(体育活动心理学家米歇尔·福捷提到，外在动机，比如医生的警告和对体重的不安全感，不会导致持久的行为改变。“这可以让人们开始运动，但并不能维持他们的身体活动，”福捷博士说)”可知，作者提到Michelle Fortier来说明内在动机的重要性。故选D。 44．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“My own behavior change, Dr. Fortier explained, was probably the result of combining two intrinsically (内在地) generated motivations that had nothing to do with body-image fears or outside pressures: I love to ride my bike, and I love the satisfaction of getting things done.(福捷博士解释说，我自己的行为改变可能是两种内在动机结合的结果，这两种动机与对身体形象的恐惧或外界压力无关：我喜欢骑自行车，我喜欢完成任务的满足感)”可知，在作者持久的行为改变中，一种满足感起了重要作用。故选A。 45．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Three years later, I now know that giving up my car was the first step toward solving a lifelong struggle: maintaining consistent physical activity. What started as a necessity-I had no car, so I must bike became a strategy: Errands (差事) are an opportunity for exercise.(三年后，我现在知道，放弃我的车是解决一个终身难题的第一步：保持持续的体育锻炼。一开始是必需品——我没有车，所以我必须骑自行车——现在变成了一种策略：跑腿是锻炼身体的机会)”结合文章主要讲述了作者放弃汽车，选择用自行车进行锻炼，并坚持了下来，收获了满足感的经历可知，B选项“我是如何把我的差事变成锻炼的”最符合文章标题。故选B。 Passage 3 （2026·天津北辰·二模）I first encountered Mr. Henderson in the spring of 2018, while volunteering at the local community garden. A retired schoolteacher with a weather-beaten face and a gentle smile, he was known among neighbors as the “Garden Sage”. At that time, I was struggling with my studies and felt overwhelmed by the pressure of college applications. Mr. Henderson noticed my restlessness as I stared helplessly at the patch of dry, barren soil assigned to me. “Soil needs patience, just like life,” he said, handing me a small trowel. “Water it, wait for the rain, and let nature take its course.” His words were simple, but they struck a chord deep within me. I began to visit his plot regularly, watching as he coaxed vibrant vegetables from the earth with an almost magical ease. He taught me to read the soil — its texture, its moisture, its scent — and to listen to the whispers of the seasons: the sigh of wind through leaves, the patter of early spring rain, the quiet hum of bees at dawn. Months passed, and our unlikely friendship blossomed. During one particularly difficult week, when I received disappointing news about my grades, I found myself at the garden, ready to give up. Instead of offering empty sympathy, Mr. Henderson handed me a ripe tomato still warm from the sun. “Taste it,” he said. “This grew from a seed that once looked just as dead as yours.” That moment of simple wisdom changed my perspective. I realized that growth isn’t always visible; sometimes it happens beneath the surface, unseen and unmeasured. I started keeping a small journal, sketching the plants I tended and noting their subtle changes — the first green shoot, the curl of a new leaf, the slow deepening of color. As the seasons turned, I not only harvested vegetables but also a sense of inner peace. Mr. Henderson’s quiet dedication reminded me that resilience (韧性) is not about avoiding storms, but about learning to grow in the rain. He didn’t preach or lecture; he simply lived his truth, one seed at a time. When he moved away last year, his lessons remained rooted in my heart. Now, whenever I face setbacks — whether in academics, relationships, or personal goals — I return to the garden, or to the memory of it, and remember: growth takes time. It requires patience, attention, and faith in the unseen. Mr. Henderson didn’t just teach me to dig in the garden; he taught me to live — slowly, deeply, and with grace. 41．What does the underlined phrase “struck a chord” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Touched his heart deeply. B．Brought immediate relief. C．Made him feel extremely anxious. D．Awakened his curiosity about gardening. 42．Why did Mr. Henderson give the author a tomato? A．To share the joy of harvest from his long-term gardening efforts. B．To prove that poor conditions don’t limit the potential of life. C．To push the author to devote more attention to gardening practice. D．To reveal that real improvement often takes place unseen and gradually. 43．What can be inferred about the author from Paragraph 2? A．He regretted giving up his college applications easily. B．He gained a new understanding of personal growth. C．He lost confidence due to disappointing academic news. D．He became expert at observing plants’ natural changes. 44．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Life lessons come from daily experiences. B．Patience helps people overcome difficulties. C．Nature can comfort people’s inner worries. D．Resilience means growing through hard times. 45．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To share a life-changing experience and its lasting influence. B．To encourage readers to take up gardening as a hobby. C．To stress the importance of patience in academic success. D．To introduce the benefits of community service work. 【答案】41．A 42．B 43．B 44．D 45．A 【导语】作者在社区花园结识亨德森先生，受其园艺哲理启发，领悟到成长需要耐心与沉淀，这段经历深刻影响了自己面对人生挫折的心态。 41．词句猜测题。根据第一段““Soil needs patience, just like life,” he said, handing me a small trowel. “Water it, wait for the rain, and let nature take its course.” His words were simple, but they struck a chord deep within me. I began to visit his plot regularly, watching as he coaxed vibrant vegetables from the earth with an almost magical ease. (“土壤需要耐心，就像人生一样。”他边说边递给我一把小铲子。“浇水、等待降雨，顺其自然就好。”他的话很朴素，却在我内心深处struck a chord。我开始常去他的菜地，看着他近乎神奇般轻松地从土里种出长势旺盛的蔬菜。)”可知，亨德森先生对作者说完那些话后，作者经常去他的菜地看那些长势旺盛的蔬菜，这说明亨德森先生的话触动了作者，所以才会有后续的行动，故猜测struck a chord意为“触动内心、引发共鸣”。 42．推理判断题。根据第二段“Instead of offering empty sympathy, Mr. Henderson handed me a ripe tomato still warm from the sun. “Taste it,” he said. “This grew from a seed that once looked just as dead as yours.”(亨德森先生没有说空洞的安慰话，而是递给我一颗还带着阳光温度的熟透番茄。“尝尝看，”他说，“它是从一颗种子长出来的，那粒种子曾经看起来和你的一样毫无生机。”)”可知，亨德森先生递给他番茄，是想证明恶劣的初始条件并不能限制生命本身的潜能。 43．推理判断题。根据第二段“That moment of simple wisdom changed my perspective. I realized that growth isn’t always visible; sometimes it happens beneath the surface, unseen and unmeasured.(这份朴素的智慧改变了我的看法，我领悟到成长往往潜藏在表象之下。)”可知，作者对个人成长有了全新的理解。 44．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Mr. Henderson’s quiet dedication reminded me that resilience(韧性) is not about avoiding storms, but about learning to grow in the rain.(亨德森先生默默的坚守让我明白：韧性并非避开风雨，而是学会在雨中成长。)”可知，韧性意味着在困境中历练成长。 45．推理判断题。通读全文特别是根据最后一段“When he moved away last year, his lessons remained rooted in my heart. Now, whenever I face setbacks — whether in academics, relationships, or personal goals — I return to the garden, or to the memory of it, and remember: growth takes time. It requires patience, attention, and faith in the unseen. Mr. Henderson didn’t just teach me to dig in the garden; he taught me to live — slowly, deeply, and with grace.(去年他搬走时，他教给我的道理已深深扎根在我心中。如今，每当我遭遇挫折 —— 无论在学业、人际关系还是个人目标上 —— 我都会回到那座花园，或是想起它，然后记起：成长需要时间。它需要耐心、用心，以及对看不见的未来抱有信心。亨德森先生不只是教我在园子里耕耘，他教会我如何生活 —— 缓慢、深沉、优雅地生活。)”可知，作者写作目的是分享一段改变人生的经历及其带来的深远影响。 Passage 4 （2026·天津红桥·二模） He is a lesson to every boy who ever picked up a basketball and dreamed that it would change his life.       The lights were never brighter and the crowds were never bigger for a homegrown sports hero than they were a quarter-century ago for Ray Hall. But his athletic achievements, as impressive as they are, are to my mind not what is most admirable about the man.       Known as “Sugar Ray” in his teens, Hall was rated among the country’s top 25 high school basketball players. An inner-city kid from a solid family, Hall took on the challenge of lifting Canisius College — still recovering from its failure — back to respectability, rejecting more favorable offers. His status of a savior (救世主) brought more pressure than any 18-year-old should have to handle. However, I watched him mature into the player who led Canisius back to daylight.      After college Hall played professionally in Italy and Greece for over 10 years until a car accident at 32 ended his basketball career. The news that he would never play again shocked Hall but unlike so many others he was ready for life after basketball. When I met Hall — still fit at 46 — for lunch Monday, he wore a cut-sharp gray suit, designer tie and blazing white shirt that screamed Success. “That was always the question — when the cheers end, where do you go? Who do you turn to?” he said. “It starts and ends with that person in the mirror.”       Hall got the concept of academics-first from his parents. He graduated from Canisius a semester early. “No matter how good of an athlete you are, you are just one injury away from losing it all,” he said. “But if you take care of things academically, you are prepared until you leave this earth.”       For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingram Micro. He married his college sweetheart. They have three kids and a nice house in the suburbs. He figured out early what others learn too late: Athletics is part of a journey, not the destination.       Congratulations, Ray, you made it. In more ways than one. 41．Ray was regarded as a savior because ________. A．he liked to take on challenges B．he helped his team to regain its glory C．he was faithful to his hometown city D．he fought hard against failure at a young age 42．According to the writer, which of the following best describes Ray’s success? A．Unlike other athletes, he was academically superior. B．He defeated his injury and returned to the playground. C．He enjoys a successful job and a happy family. D．He has gained impressive athletic achievements. 43．What’s the right order of the events related to Ray? a. He was rated among the best high school basketball players. b. He was in a car accident. c. He graduated from Canisius College. d. He started his computer sales job. e. He gave up his athletic career. A．a, c, b, e, d B．a, c, e, b, d C．c, a, b, d, e D．c, a, e, b, d 44．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Ray was from an academic family B．Ray was very mature in his teens C．Ray was once desperate facing the cruel reality D．athletics was not Ray’s final goal in life 45．What was the writer’s intention in writing this passage? A．To describe the difficulties of being a professional athlete. B．To explain the importance of choosing the right college. C．To emphasize the need for a good education. D．To warn against playing professional basketball. 【答案】41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．C 【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了被称为“Sugar Ray”的篮球运动员Hall的故事以及他的个人经历和对我们的启示。 41． 推理判断题。根据第三段“An inner-city kid from a solid family, Hall took on the challenge of lifting Canisius College — still recovering from its failure — back to respectability, rejecting more favorable offers. His status of a savior (救世主) brought more pressure than any 18-year-old should have to handle. However, I watched him mature into the player who led Canisius back to daylight.(霍尔来自一个稳固的家庭，他接受了挑战，让仍在从失败中恢复的加尼修斯学院恢复体面，拒绝了更多有利的邀请。救世主的身份给他带来的压力比任何一个18岁的人都要大。然而，我看着他逐渐成长为带领卡尼修斯回归光明的球员。)”可知，他帮助自己的球队重新获得了荣誉因此被称为救世主。故B项正确。 42． 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingram Micro. He married his college sweetheart. They have three kids and a nice house in the suburbs.(在过去的14年里，他一直在英迈公司从事计算机销售工作。他和大学时代的恋人结婚了。他们在郊区有三个孩子和一栋漂亮的房子。)”可知，Hall有一份成功的工作和一个幸福的家庭。故C项正确。 43． 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Known as “Sugar Ray” in his teens, Hall was rated among the country’s top 25 high school basketball players.(霍尔十几岁时被称为“Sugar Ray”，被评为全国前25名高中篮球运动员之一。)”；“Hall took on the challenge of lifting Canisius College (霍尔接受了提升卡尼修斯学院的挑战)”；第三段的“After college Hall played professionally in Italy and Greece for over 10 years until a car accident at 32 ended his basketball career.(大学毕业后，霍尔在意大利和希腊打了10多年的职业篮球，直到32岁时的一场车祸结束了他的篮球生涯。)”和第四段的“For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingram Micro. (在过去的14年里，他一直在英迈公司从事计算机销售工作。)”可知，霍尔在高中被评为最优秀的篮球运动员之一，后来毕业于卡尼修斯学院，一场车祸介绍了他的篮球生涯，他放弃了运动事业，开始了从事计算机销售工作。故可知A项顺序正确，故A项正确。 44． 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段的“ He figured out early what others learn too late: Athletics is part of a journey, not the destination.(他很早就明白了别人很晚才明白的道理:运动是人生旅程的一部分，而不是终点。)”可知，运动不是他的终极目标。故D项正确。 45． 主旨大意题。根据文章倒数第三段“Hall got the concept of academics-first from his parents. He graduated from Canisius a semester early. “No matter how good of an athlete you are, you are just one injury away from losing it all,” he said. “But if you take care of things academically, you are prepared until you leave this earth.”(霍尔从父母那里得到了“学术第一”的观念。他提前一个学期从加尼修斯学院毕业。“无论你是多么优秀的运动员，只要受一次伤，你就会失去一切，”他说。“但如果你把学业上的事情做好了，你就会做好准备，直到你离开这个世界。”)可知，作者写这篇文章是想要通过霍尔的故事，强调良好的教育的重要性。故C项正确。 Passage 5 （2026·天津十二区重点学校·二模）My first shopping in a general store was in Miss Bee’s when I spent the summer with my grandmother in New York. “Go get them yourself” Miss Bee said, ignoring the shopping list held up before her nose. “I’m not your servant, so just get yourself a basket from that pile over there and start filling.” It took me three wall-to-wall searches before I found the first item on my list — a pork can be placed between boxes of cereal and bread. Next up was toilet paper, found under the daily newspaper, and Band-Aids, found next to the face cream. The store was a puzzle, but it held some surprises too. I found a new Superman comic behind the peanut butter. I visited Miss Bee a couple of times a week that summer. Some times she short-charged me. Other times she overcharged or sold me an old newspaper instead of a current one. Going to the store was more like going into battle. I left my Grandma’s house armed with my list — memorized to the letter — and marched into Miss Bee’s like General Patton marching into North Africa. All summer long she found ways to trip me up. No sooner had I learned how to pronounce bicarbonate of soda (小苏打) and memorized its location on the shelf than Miss Bee rearranged the shelves and made me hunt for it all over again. By summer’s end, however, the shopping trip that had once taken me an hour was done in 15 minutes. The morning I was to return to Brooklyn, I stopped in to tell her that she was mean. To my amazement she laughed and said. “Well, I don’t care! Each of us is put on this earth for a reason. I believe my job is to teach every child I meet ten life lessons to help them. Think what you will, but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths crossed!” I thought the idea was absurd until one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles. “It’s too hard,” she said. “Could you finish my math problems for me?” “If I do it for you, how will you ever learn to do it yourself?” I said. Suddenly, I was back at that general store where I had learned the hard way total up (结算) my bill along with the cashier. As my daughter went back to her homework, I wondered: Had Miss Bee really taught me something all those years ago? I took out my notebook and started writing “ .” 41．Why did the writer spend a long time doing her first shopping in the general store? A．Miss Bee didn’t treat her kindly at all. B．Her grandmother asked her to buy too many things. C．The store was in disorder and she was unfamiliar with it. D．She was too young to remember all the items on the list. 42．What did the writer mean when comparing herself to “General Patton” in the fourth paragraph? A．Going shopping in the store was a challenge to her. B．She was well prepared for the task and full of confidence. C．She was very aggressive, taking Miss Bee as the enemy. D．Going shopping was so fun that it was like playing a war game. 43．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 probably suggest? A．The writer would be happy to meet Miss Bee again later in life. B．The writer would find shopping in Miss Bee’s store very interesting. C．The writer would benefit from the experience of shopping in Miss Bee’s. D．The writer would realize that Miss Bee could become her friend. 44．Why did the writer suddenly think of Miss Bee when her daughter asked for help with homework? A．Miss Bee reorganized shelves and forced her to hunt again. B．She had spent the whole summer shopping at Miss Bee’s store. C．She had mistakenly thought Miss Bee was a mean person. D．Her daughter’s problem mirrored her own past struggles. 45．What might be put in the blank as the author’s note in the last paragraph? A．First impressions matter in our daily life. B．Efficiency improves with constant practice. C．Stick to your dream whatever happens. D．Things can be learned in daily routines. 【答案】41．C 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者在杂货店购物时从Miss Bee那里学到的人生经验。 41．细节理解题。根据第三段“It took me three wall-to-wall searches before I found the first item on my list — a pork can be placed between boxes of cereal and bread. Next up was toilet paper, found under the daily newspaper, and Band-Aids, found next to the face cream. The store was a puzzle, but it held some surprises too. (我找了三遍才找到清单上的第一件物品——一罐猪肉，放在麦片和面包的盒子之间。接下来是卫生纸，在日报下面找到的，还有创可贴，在面霜旁边找到的。这家商店就像一个谜，但也藏着一些惊喜)”可知，作者第一次在杂货店购物花了很长时间是因为商店杂乱无章，她对商店不熟悉。 42．推理判断题。根据第四段“Going to the store was more like going into battle. I left my Grandma’s house armed with my list — memorized to the letter — and marched into Miss Bee’s like General Patton marching into North Africa. (去商店更像是上战场。我带着清单离开奶奶家——清单上的内容我都记得一字不差——然后像巴顿将军进军北非一样走进Miss Bee的杂货店)”可知，作者把自己比作“巴顿将军”是为了说明在这家杂货店购物困难重重、如同战斗，对作者而言极具挑战。 43．词句猜测题。根据第六段“Well, I don’t care! Each of us is put on this earth for a reason. I believe my job is to teach every child I meet ten life lessons to help them. Think what you will, but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths crossed! (好吧，我不在乎！我们每个人来到这个世界上都是有原因的。我相信我的工作是教给我遇到的每一个孩子十个人生经验来帮助他们。你怎么想都行，但当你长大了，你会很高兴我们相遇了！)”可推知，作者会从在Miss Bee店里购物的经历中受益。 44．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““If I do it for you, how will you ever learn to do it yourself?” I said. (如果我来帮你做，那你怎么学会自己做呢？我说)”以及最后一段“Suddenly, I was back at that general store where I had learned the hard way total up (结算) my bill along with the cashier. (突然间，我回到了那家杂货店，在那里我艰难地学会了和收银员一起结算账单)”可知，当作者的女儿向她寻求帮助时，作者突然想到了Miss Bee，是因为她女儿的问题反映了她自己过去的挣扎。 45．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者在杂货店购物时从Miss Bee那里学到的人生经验，这些经验是作者在日常生活中获得的，因此最后一段的空白处可能会写“Things can be learned in daily routines.(在日常生活中可以学到东西)”。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （2026·天津部分区·二模）I must admit I did not buy 40 books this year. At a nearby bookshop I paid for a membership card that allows me to borrow two or three books at a time and keep them for a month. Owning a book has its advantages, such as allowing you to make notes to your heart’s content, and you can reread it anytime you want, but borrowing holds advantages, too. One consideration is space, and in my city where a foot of land is worth an inch of gold, this issue speaks volumes when it comes to owning books. You want to reread a book, but just look at how many books there are on your bookshelf that you haven’t finished reading even once. People tend to finish books they borrow more quickly than the ones they own, mainly because of the pressure of a deadline. Several times during the year I stayed up late to finish a book the night before the due date. I finished about 10 more books that way. It is increasingly difficult to choose a good book because there are simply so many out there. Even if you choose only from a narrow area of interest, singling out 40 is challenging. Book reviews and the comments readers leave on the websites of online bookstores can be helpful in this regard. But you cannot judge a book by its review. What I do is try to find and borrow the book from the bookshop. Some are like fast food: you leaf through the pages and finish them in a flash. Some are strong in certain chapters but weak in others. Some have titles that scream at you but lack substance. I cut my losses by perusing (精读) on the spot or borrowing. Of the 40 I read from cover to cover, I bought four I thought were worth keeping. Strangely, I had not really set out to read those four books but happened upon them in the bookshop. That unpredictability is one of the exciting parts of this reading adventure. 41．How many advantages of owning a book are mentioned in Para. 2? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 42．What does the underlined part “speaks volumes” in Para. 2 mean? A．Matters a lot. B．Needs improvement. C．Exists for long. D．Creates confusion. 43．What is Para. 3 mainly focused on? A．The importance of rereading. B．An introduction to quick reading. C．The difficulties of finishing a book. D．An advantage of borrowing books to read. 44．What is the author’s attitude to book reviews? A．Favorable. B．Disapproving. C．Doubtful. D．Objective. 45．What is exciting about the author’s experience in the bookshop? A．He came across some nice books unexpectedly. B．He built up the habit of perusing on the spot. C．He found some books with great titles. D．He read 40 books from cover to cover. 【答案】41．B 42．A 43．D 44．D 45．A 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者通过借书而非买书阅读的经历与感悟。 41． 细节理解题。 根据第二段中“Owning a book has its advantages, such as allowing you to make notes to your heart's content, and you can reread it anytime you want(拥有一本书有它的好处，比如你可以随心所欲地做笔记，而且你可以随时重读)”可知，文章提到了两个好处：一是可以随心做笔记，二是可以随时重读。 42． 词句猜测题。 根据第二段中“in my city where a foot of land is worth an inch of gold, this issue speaks volumes when it comes to owning books(在我的城市，一英尺土地值一英寸黄金，说到拥有书籍，这个问题就speaks volumes)”可知，在寸土寸金的城市，书籍占据空间的问题非常重要，故speaks volumes意为“非常重要、很有分量”。Matters a lot与之吻合。 43．主旨大意题。 根据第三段中“People tend to finish books they borrow more quickly than the ones they own, mainly because of the pressure of a deadline. Several times during the year I stayed up late to finish a book the night before the due date. I finished about 10 more books that way.(人们倾向于比自己拥有的书更快读完借来的书，主要是因为截止日期的压力。一年中有好几次，我在到期前一晚熬夜读完一本书。用这种方式我多读完了大约10本书。)”可知，第三段主要讲述借书阅读的一个优势——借阅的截止日期促使人们更快读完书。 44．推理判断题。 根据第四段中“Book reviews and the comments readers leave on the websites of online bookstores can be helpful in this regard.(书评和读者在网上书店留下的评论在这方面很有帮助。)”以及第五段中“But you cannot judge a book by its review.(但不能仅凭书评评判一本书。)”可知，作者既认可书评有参考价值，又认为不能完全依赖书评，态度客观中立。 45．细节理解题。 根据最后一段中“Strangely, I had not really set out to read those four books but happened upon them in the bookshop. That unpredictability is one of the exciting parts of this reading adventure.(奇怪的是，我并没有打算读那四本书，而是在书店里偶然发现的。这种不可预测性是这次阅读冒险中令人兴奋的部分之一。)”可知，令作者兴奋的是在书店意外发现了好书。 主题03 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 （2026·天津新华中学·二模）Do you think cookies can tell stories? Jasmine Cho, 35, does. A baker, artist, entrepreneur and activist, Cho tries to spread knowledge about social justice issues and diversity through the delicious medium of cookies. It was in high school that she discovered her love of baking. At a sleepover a friend taught her how to make a dessert, “sort of demystifying baking and that whole process”. Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. “So many emotions came up that I just couldn’t articulate. It was like this mix of anger, relief, empowerment, sadness...” Cho said. Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian-American people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like cookies?” One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s. “It’s insane the amount of injustice that the native Hawaiian population has faced as well through the whole annexation (吞并) of the kingdom. There were so many horrific stories that I heard about nuclear testing and the fallout (核爆炸后的沉降物) impacting native Hawaiian populations in all of this,” Cho said, “George Helm was one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their land, to nature.” Among her amazing cookie art are other political figures such as Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor organizer, and pop culture figures such as Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor. Cho hopes her cookie art continues to inspire people to be creative and think positively. “Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.” 41．What inspired Cho to take an interest in Asian-American culture? A．One of her sleepover experiences. B．One elective she took at college. C．The process of learning baking from her friend. D．A book she read about Asian-American immigrant experiences. 42．The underlined word “articulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean _________. A．get rid of B．put up with C．express in words D．stay focused 43．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning George Helm in the passage? A．To inform the reader of Helm’s contributions to Hawaii. B．To show what knowledge Cho focuses on with her cookies. C．To introduce the spirituality of native Hawaiians. D．To explain why Cho is interested in political activists. 44．What approach does Cho recommend to make a difference? A．Making use of your passion. B．Turning to political figures for help C．Trying to do something creative and special. D．Asking people around to work along with you. 45．What can best summarize the message contained in the passage? A．Think outside the box to break new ground. B．Spread something original to one’s heart content. C．Hold your horses for a better self. D．Throw yourself into your inner world for a better one. 【答案】41．B 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了35 岁的 Jasmine Cho是面包师、艺术家、企业家和活动家，她通过饼干这一美味媒介传播社会正义和多元文化知识。 41．细节理解题。根据第四段中“An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her.( 大学里一门教授亚裔美国移民经历的选修课给她带来了一个激动人心的时刻)”可知，Cho 对亚裔美国文化的兴趣源于大学的一门选修课。故选B项。 42．词义猜测题。根据第四段中““So many emotions came up that I just couldn’t... It was like this mix of anger, relief, empowerment, sadness...” Cho said.( 太多的情绪涌上心头，我无法……。这是一种愤怒、解脱、赋权、悲伤的混合体……” Cho说)”结合语境可知，Cho在学习亚裔移民经历时产生了复杂情绪，却无法“用语言表达”（articulate）。选项 C“express in words(用语言表达)”符合文意。故选C项。 43．推理判断题。根据第五段中“With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like cookies?” One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s.( 在她的网上面包店，她设计了她崇拜的人的饼干肖像，并将这些照片发布在Instagram上。“在我发现饼干之前，我一直不知道如何传达这些故事，”Cho说。“饼干真的很让人放松。谁不喜欢饼干？”有一种饼干让Cho产生了深刻的共鸣，那就是她在20世纪70年代为夏威夷活动家乔治·赫尔姆（George Helm）制作的饼干)”可推知，作者在文中提到乔治·赫尔姆的目的是用她的饼干来展示Cho专注于什么知识。故选B项。 44．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said.( “不要试图去想一些新的和原创的东西，只要向内看，看看，也许你已经有了一种激情或爱，”Cho说)”可推知，Cho建议利用自身热情（passion）带来改变。故选A项。 45．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段““Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.”(“不要试图去想一些新的和原创的东西，只要向内看，看看，也许你已经有了一种激情或爱，”Cho说。“用它来做一些能更好地为世界服务的事情。”)”可知，全文围绕Cho将内心热爱（烘焙与文化）结合，通过饼干艺术影响世界展开。D 选项“Throw yourself into your inner world for a better one”（投身内心热爱，创造更好世界）概括了“从内心热情出发，服务世界”的主旨。故选D项。 主题01 人与自我——做人与做事 Passage 1 （2026·天津和平·二模）After 84 days without catching a single fish, an old fisherman, Santiago, sails far out to sea without his devoted Manolin. The fish he eventually catches is so big that it pulls the boat for two whole days and nights. Despite being wounded and exhausted, Santiago battles to hold the line that holds the fish. On the third day, the fish finally tires, allowing Santiago to kill it with harpoon (鱼叉). But the blood from the fish attracts sharks, which Santiago bravely fights throughout the day and night. Although he succeeds in killing some of the sharks, yet more of these predators appear. The shark closed fast and its head was out of water and the old man could hear the noise of flesh ripping (撕裂、划破) on the big fish when the old-man rammed (猛扎) the harpoon down onto the shark’s head at a spot where the line between his eyes intersected with the line that ran straight back from his nose. There were no such lines. But that was the location of the brain and the old man hit it. He hit it with all his strength. He hit it without hope but with resolution and determined hostility. The shark swung over and the old man saw his eye was not alive and knew that he was dead. “He took about forty pounds,” the old man said aloud. He took my harpoon too and all the rope, he thought, and now my fish bleeds again and there will be more sharks. He did not like to look at the fish anymore since he had been - mutilated (残缺不全). When the fish had been hit it was as though he himself were hit. “But I killed the shark that hit my fish,” he thought. And he was the biggest dentuso that I have ever seen. “It was too good to last,” he thought. “I wish it had been a dream now and that I had never hooked the fish and was alone in bed on the newspapers.” But man is not made for defeat, he said. A man can be destroyed but not defeated. I am sorry that I killed the fish though, he thought. Now the bad time is coming and I do not even have the harpoon. The dentuso is cruel and able and strong and intelligent. But I was more intelligent than he was. Perhaps not, he thought. Perhaps I was only better armed. “Don’t think, old man,” he said aloud. “Sail on this course and take it when it comes.” But I must think, “Think about something cheerful, old man,” he said. “Every minute now you are closer to home. You sail lighter for the loss of forty pounds.” “Now,” he said. “I am still an old man. But I am not unarmed.” The breeze was fresh now and he sailed on well. He watched only the forward part of the fish and some of his hope returned. (Excerpt from The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway) 41．Why did sharks come to attack the big fish? A．Because the old man hit the shark on its head. B．Because the blood from the fish drew sharks. C．Because the sharks were following the boat for days. D．Because the big fish made loud noises in the water. 42．In the underlined part “I wish it had been a dream...”, “it” refers to ________ A．the catching of fish and fighting sharks B．his sailing far out to the sea alone C．the loss of his harpoon to the sharks D．the tiredness and wounds on his hands 43．What made the old man regain some hope? A．He thought the sharks would not return. B．He found that the fish was still in good condition. C．He believed he would meet other fishermen soon. D．His believed he could sail on and return home safely 44．What message does the passage convey? A．Man should give up in time when facing danger. B．Fishermen should not sail far out to sea alone. C．True man stays positive and never gives in. D．Complaining only makes things worse. 45．What can we infer about Santiago from the passage? A．He is a determined and strong-minded person. B．He is a persistent but inexperienced fisherman. C．He is not physically strong but a brave man. D．He is not only sympathetic but optimistic. 46．Why did the old man regret hooking the fish at one time? ① Because the shark he killed was the smartest in the world. ② The fish was torn by sharks and the gain was not satisfying. ③ He regretted going out to sea alone without any helper. ④ He was almost in despair and exhaustion. ⑤ He has lost his harpoon and the rope. ⑥ He knew more danger was coming. A．②③⑥ B．①④⑤ C．①③④ D．②⑤⑥ 【答案】41．B 42．A 43．D 44．C 45．A 46．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了老渔夫圣地亚哥捕获大鱼后与鲨鱼搏斗的过程。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段中“But the blood from the fish attracts sharks, which Santiago bravely fights throughout the day and night.(但是鱼的血吸引了鲨鱼，圣地亚哥整日整夜勇敢地与鲨鱼搏斗。)”可知，鲨鱼是被鱼的血吸引过来的。 42．词句猜测题。根据第四段““But I killed the shark that hit my fish,” he thought. And he was the biggest dentuso that I have ever seen.(“但我杀死了袭击大鱼的那条鲨鱼。” 他心想。那是我见过最大的灰鲭鲨。)”和第五段中“I wish it had been a dream now and that I had never hooked the fish and was alone in bed on the newspapers.(我希望现在it只是一场梦，我从来没有钓到过这条鱼，而是独自躺在报纸铺成的床上。)”可知，圣地亚哥希望捕鱼和与鲨鱼搏斗是一场梦，由此可推测出“it”指的是捕鱼和与鲨鱼搏斗。 43．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The breeze was fresh now and he sailed on well. He watched only the forward part of the fish and some of his hope returned.(现在微风清新，他航行得很好。他只看着鱼的前部，他的希望又回来了。)”以及倒数第二段他对自己说的话““Now,” he said. “I am still an old man. But I am not unarmed.”(“现在，”他说。“我还是个老人。但我并非手无寸铁。”)”可知，老人相信自己能够继续航行并安全回家，这让他重新燃起了一些希望。 44．主旨大意题。根据第五段中“But man is not made for defeat, he said. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.(但人不是为失败而生的，他说。一个人可以被毁灭，但不能被打败。)”可知，文章主要讲述了老渔夫圣地亚哥捕获大鱼后与鲨鱼搏斗的过程，尽管最终鱼被鲨鱼吃掉了，但他从未放弃，由此可知，文章传达了真正的男人保持积极，永不屈服的信息。 45．推理判断题。根据第二段中“He hit it with all his strength. He hit it without hope but with resolution and determined hostility.(他用尽全力打它。他毫无希望地打它，但却带着决心和坚定的敌意。)”以及第五段中“But man is not made for defeat, he said. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.(但人不是为失败而生的，他说。一个人可以被毁灭，但不能被打败。)”可知，圣地亚哥是一个意志坚定、坚强的人。 46．细节理解题。根据第五段中“I am sorry that I killed the fish though, he thought. Now the bad time is coming and I do not even have the harpoon. The dentuso is cruel and able and strong and intelligent.(不过，我很遗憾我杀了这条鱼，他想。现在坏日子来了，我甚至没有鱼叉。这条鲨鱼既残忍又能干，强壮又聪明。)”以及第六段中“You sail lighter for the loss of forty pounds.(由于减重了四十磅，你航行得更轻快了。)”可知，老人后悔钓到这条鱼是因为鱼被鲨鱼撕咬，收获并不令人满意，而且他已经失去了鱼叉和绳子，并且他知道更多的危险即将来临。由此可知，②⑤⑥符合题意。 主题02 人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 （2026·天津南开·二模）I enjoy the virtue I get from walking to the library to pick up my book. The space devoted to holds (预约图书) is almost as big as the rest of the shelves now. They don’t have as many books out on the main bookshelves anymore. It feels like an orphanage for books nobody wants to put a hold on. I am certain the books I order gossip about me while waiting. The nonfiction looks down on the popular novels, and the literary classics on everything else. They have plenty of time. When I place a hold, I’m number 257 in line for 22 copies. This convinces me that others want to read it, too. Since everything is done on the honor system now and there are no overdue fines, I have to try really hard to get the little princesses read and returned. The other day, I returned a book with nothing new to pick up, so I wandered the shelves like in the old days. Anyway, there was a novel I hadn’t read, by an author I admire! I checked it out and sneaked away as though I’d found a diamond ring in a dark alley. I started reading it that night. It was not that good. This author had won the Pulitzer Prize, but not for this sad little one. Still, I gave it every chance. Maybe it would prove itself on the last page. It did not. And it was almost overdue. But the library wasn’t urging me to do it. Apparently, word was out: Nobody else wanted to read it, either. And, when I went to return it, the library was closed. The sign directed me to the renewed location, 3 miles from home. Renovations were complete. It was gorgeous. There was art; there was light; there were cozy chairs, community rooms, and large windows. In a world where facts are sometimes manufactured to order and the truth can twist out of reach, there is comfort and harmony in a library that stays put. I returned my book, four weeks late. No one was in line to check it out. As I slipped the book into the return slot, I gave it a gentle pat. “Find a shelf and make yourself at home,” I whispered. The library is my home now, too. 41．This personification of books gossiping and looking down on each other is mainly used to ________. A．emphasizes the author’s boredom of waiting for the hold B．provides facts about strictly categorized book arrangement C．illustrates the competitive nature of the publishing industry D．adds humor and vitality to the gentle and reflective narration 42．It can be inferred from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 that the author _______. A．felt secretly thrilled and lucky about the find B．was afraid of being noticed with a rare book C．thought the book could be traded for jewelry D．regretted not discovering the book earlier 43．What is the main purpose of describing the renewed library in Paragraph 6? A．To show the real necessity of library renovation work. B．To highlight the emotional value the library brings to the author. C．To make a comparison between the old and new library systems. D．To stress the great convenience of the modern library service. 44．The author’s act of giving the book a “gentle pat” and whispering to it primarily demonstrates _________. A．a pitiful expression of not enjoying the masterpiece B．a silent protest against the library’s new hold system C．a childish habit of communicating with lifeless objects D．an affection and care for books and the library 45．What is the best title for the passage? A．My Overdue Book and Amusing Experiences B．The Hold System: A Modem Library Dilemma C．An Unpleasant Encounter with a Library Novel D．Beyond the Hold: Finding Home in the Library 【答案】41．D 42．A 43．B 44．D 45．D 【导语】主要讲述作者在图书馆借书还书的经历，抒发对书籍、图书馆的深厚情感以及图书馆带给自己的归属感。 41．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I am certain the books I order gossip about me while waiting. The nonfiction looks down on the popular novels, and the literary classics on everything else.(我确信我预约的书在等候时会议论我，非虚构类书籍瞧不起通俗小说，文学经典又轻视其他书籍。)”可知，作者运用拟人手法赋予书籍言行姿态，为温和抒情的叙述增添幽默与生动气息。 42．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I checked it out and sneaked away as though I’d found a diamond ring in a dark alley.(我借了这本书悄悄离开，仿佛在昏暗小巷里捡到一枚钻戒一般。)”可知，作者意外找到心仪作家的作品，内心暗自激动且觉得十分幸运。 43．推理判断题。根据第六段中的“In a world where facts are sometimes manufactured to order and the truth can twist out of reach, there is comfort and harmony in a library that stays put.(在事实有时可按订单编造、真相难以触及的世界里，安稳不变的图书馆能带来慰藉与平和。)”可知，描写翻新后图书馆的美好，是为凸显图书馆带给作者的情感价值与心灵慰藉。 44．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As I slipped the book into the return slot, I gave it a gentle pat. ”Find a shelf and make yourself at home,” I whispered. The library is my home now, too.(我把书放进还书口时轻轻拍了拍它，“找一个架子，让自己舒服自在，”我低声说。图书馆现在也是我的家。)”可知，作者轻抚书本、柔声低语的举动，体现出对书籍以及图书馆的喜爱与温情。 45．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“I enjoy the virtue I get from walking to the library to pick up my book. The space devoted to holds (预约图书) is almost as big as the rest of the shelves now.(我享受步行去图书馆取书所收获的美好，如今图书馆里预约图书的区域几乎和其他书架一样大。)”、第三段中的“Anyway, there was a novel I hadn’t read, by an author I admire! I checked it out and sneaked away as though I’d found a diamond ring in a dark alley.(不过，我发现了一本我崇拜的作家写的、我没读过的小说！我借了它，悄悄离开，仿佛在昏暗的小巷里找到了一枚钻戒。)”、第六段中的“It was gorgeous. There was art; there was light; there were cozy chairs, community rooms, and large windows. In a world where facts are sometimes manufactured to order and the truth can twist out of reach, there is comfort and harmony in a library that stays put.(它美极了，有艺术品、有光线、有舒适的椅子、公共活动室和大大的窗户。在事实有时可按订单编造、真相难以触及的世界里，安稳不变的图书馆能带来慰藉与平和。)”以及最后一段中的“The library is my home now, too.(图书馆现在也是我的家了。)”可知，文章围绕作者在图书馆的预约图书、偶遇书籍、图书馆翻新等经历展开，核心是跳出预约制度的局限，表达对图书馆的深厚情感和在图书馆找到心灵归宿的感悟，所以“Beyond the Hold: Finding Home in the Library(超越图书预约之外：在图书馆寻觅心灵归宿)”最能概括全文核心，适合作为最佳标题。 Passage 2 （2026·天津河西·二模）Ben’s hands trembled as he signed the eviction (驱逐) notice. Three months of unemployment had drained his savings, leaving him and six-year-old Lily with nothing but a suitcase of clothes and a photo of his late wife. The tiny apartment they rented felt colder than the November wind outside. Every morning, Ben took Lily to the park, where she’d draw on flattened cardboard boxes while he scanned job listings on his phone. One gray afternoon, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench, his tattered coat flapping (拍打) in the breeze. The man held a dented harmonica (有凹痕的口琴), its silver surface dulled by years of neglect. He played a tune that was more sigh than melody, the notes dissolving into the rustle (沙沙声) of fallen leaves. Ben hesitated, then approached. “Here,” he said, handing the man a sandwich from his own meager (微薄的) lunch. The man looked up, his eyes a faded blue, like the sky before a storm. “Thank you, son. I’m Mr. Hale. Used to teach music, long ago.” Over the next few weeks, Ben often brought food and coffee for Mr. Hale. The old man began to talk — of his wife, Clara, who’d loved the harmonica; of losing his teaching job when the school cut arts funding; of drifting ever since. “The harmonica’s all I have left of her,” he’d say, tracing its dents with a thumb. One day, Lily asked to hear Mr. Hale play. The old man’s fingers stumbled (笨拙地移动) at first, but soon a clear, gentle melody filled the air — the same tune he’d played that first day, but now with a warmth Ben hadn’t noticed before. Lily clapped, her eyes wide. “It sounds like sunshine!” she said. Inspired, Ben suggested Mr. Hale perform at the community center’s holiday fair. The old man shook his head. “No one wants to hear an old fool play a broken harmonica.” But Ben insisted, helping him polish the instrument and practice. On the day of the fair, Mr. Hale stood on stage, his shoulders squared. As he played, the crowd fell silent. When the last note faded, applause erupted. Someone shouted, “Play it again!” Later, Mr. Hale thanked Ben, his voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t just give me a meal, son. You reminded me I still matter.” That night, Ben received a call — a former colleague offering him a part-time job, saying he’d heard about Ben’s “kind heart.” Now, Ben and Lily still visit the park. Mr. Hale plays his harmonica on the bench, and Lily dances around him, her cardboard drawings pinned to the tree nearby. Ben knows their luck hasn’t changed overnight, but something has shifted — like a harmonica’s note finding its echo. 41．What initially held Ben back from approaching Mr. Hale? A．His fear of being rejected by the old man. B．His own struggle with poverty and scarcity. C．The unpleasant sound of the harmonica music. D．The cold wind blowing through the park. 42．How did Mr. Hale’s performance at the fair differ from his usual playing in the park? A．The audience fell silent after his performance. B．He played with greater technical skill but less emotion. C．The melody transformed from a sigh into one filled with warmth. D．He performed with confidence. 43．What does the underlined sentence “You reminded me I still matter” in paragraph 7 reveal about Mr. Hale? A．He was desperate for financial support from the community. B．He had lost his sense of dignity and purpose before meeting Ben. C．He wanted Ben to help him find a new teaching position. D．He believed his music was too outdated for modern audiences. 44．What can be inferred about the job offer Ben received? A．It was a coincidence and had nothing to do with his actions. B．It came about because his former colleague saw his potential at the fair. C．It was a direct result of the kindness he showed to Mr. Hale. D．He applied for it secretly while Lily was drawing in the park. 45．Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? A．Acts of kindness can create a chain reaction of hope and opportunity. B．Music is a universal language that connects people of all ages. C．Unemployment is a difficult challenge that requires community support. D．Talent shows are effective ways to help people regain confidence. 【答案】41．B 42．D 43．B 44．C 45．A 【导语】文章主要讲述了失业的Ben在公园帮助流浪音乐家Mr. Hale，最终双方都获得救赎的故事。 41．细节理解题。 根据第三段中“Ben hesitated, then approached. ‘Here,’ he said, handing the man a sandwich from his own meager (微薄的) lunch.(Ben犹豫了一下，然后走近了。‘拿着，’他说着，从自己微薄的午餐中拿出一个三明治递给那个人)”可知，Ben起初犹豫是否要接近Mr. Hale是因为他自己也在与贫困和物资匮乏作斗争。 42．细节理解题。 根据第六段中“On the day of the fair, Mr. Hale stood on stage, his shoulders squared. As he played, the crowd fell silent. When the last note faded, applause erupted.(在集市那天，Mr. Hale站在舞台上，肩膀挺得笔直。他演奏时，人群安静了下来。当最后一个音符消失时，掌声爆发了)”可知，Mr. Hale在集市上的表演与平时在公园里的不同之处在于，他在集市上表演时充满自信。 43．推理判断题。 根据第四段中“The old man began to talk — of his wife, Clara, who’d loved the harmonica; of losing his teaching job when the school cut arts funding; of drifting ever since.(老人开始说起他的妻子Clara，她曾经喜欢口琴；说起学校削减艺术经费时他失去了教学工作；说起从那以后他就一直漂泊不定)”以及第七段中“You reminded me I still matter.(你提醒了我，我仍然很重要)”可知，在与Ben相遇之前，Mr. Hale已经失去了尊严和目标感，是Ben让他重新认识到了自己的价值。 44．推理判断题。 根据第七段中“That night, Ben received a call — a former colleague offering him a part-time job, saying he’d heard about Ben’s “kind heart.”(那天晚上，Ben接到了一个电话——一位前同事给他提供了一份兼职工作，说听说了Ben的“善良的心”)”可知，Ben得到的工作机会是他对Mr. Hale表现出的善意的直接结果。 45．主旨大意题。 文章讲述了失业的Ben在公园帮助流浪音乐家Mr. Hale，最终双方都获得救赎的故事，体现了善行能够创造希望和机会的连锁反应。 主题03 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 （2026·天津东丽第一百中学·二模）The 65-year-old Steve Goodwin was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s(阿尔茨海默症). He was losing his memory. A software engineer by profession, Steve was a keen lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family. Music was his true passion, though he had never performed outside the family. Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile to save his music, to which she fell asleep each night when she was young. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father. Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, got to know about this and showed willingness to help. “Why do this?” Steve wondered. “Because she cares.” Melissa said. Steve nodded, tear in eye. Naomi drove to the Goodwin home. She told Steve she’d love to hear him play. Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench, hands trembling as he gently placed his fingers on the keys. Naomi put a small recorder near the piano. Starts and stops and mistakes. Long pauses, heart sinking. But Steve pressed on, playing for the first time in his life for a stranger. “It was beautiful.” Naomi said after listening to the recording. “The music was worth saving.” Her responsibility, her privilege, would be to rescue it. The music was still in Steve Goodwin. It was hidden in rooms with doors about to be locked. Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together. He’d move his fingers clumsily on the piano, and then she’d take his place. He struggled to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, eyes closed, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else. Steve and Naomi spoke in musical code lines, beats, intervals, moving from the root to end a song in a new key. Steve heard it. All of it. He just couldn’t play it. Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve. It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song. One day, Naomi received an email. Attached was a recording, a recording of loss and love, of the fight. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”. Naomi heard multiple stops and starts, Steve struggling, searching while his wife Joni called him “honey” and encouraged him. The task was so hard, and Steve, angry and upset, said he was quitting. Joni praised him, telling her husband this could be his signature piece. Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal, songs. With Naomi’s help, the Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t. In the months leading up to the 2016 Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert, Naomi told the director she had a special one in mind: “Melancholy Flower. ” She told the director about her project with Steve. The director agreed to add it to the playing list. But Naomi would have to ask Steve’s permission. He considered it an honor. After the concert, Naomi told the family that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional. It needed to be shared in public. The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert. By the day of the show, more than 300 people had said they would attend. By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends. He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace. Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage. Her fingers. His heart. 40．Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music? A．His music could stop his disease from worsening. B．She wanted to please her dying old father. C．His music deserved to be preserved in the family. D．She wanted to make her father a professional. 41．After hearing Steve’s playing, Naomi ________. A．refused to make a comment on it B．was deeply impressed by his music C．decided to free Steve from suffering D．regretted offering help to her friend 42．How can the process of Steve’s recording be described? A．It was slow but productive. B．It was beneficial to his health. C．It was tiresome for Naomi. D．It was vital for Naomi’s career. 43．Before Steve finished “Melancholy Flower,” his wife Joni _______. A．thought the music talent of Steve was exhausted B．didn’t expect the damage the disease brought about C．didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s music D．brought her husband’s music career to perfection 44．How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland? A．He felt concerned about his illness. B．He sensed a responsibility for music. C．He regained his faith in music. D．He got into a state of quiet. 45．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．The Kindness of Friends B．The Power of Music C．The Making of a Musician D．The Value of Determination 【答案】40．C 41．B 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．B 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述一个钢琴师帮助一个患老年痴呆症的老人录制音乐的故事。 40．细节理解题。根据第二段可知，Steve是一位专业的软件工程师，还是一个钢琴的热爱者，是家里唯一的音乐家，音乐是他真正热爱的东西，尽管没有在家以外的地方弹奏过钢琴。根据第三段Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile to save his music.可知，他的女儿Melissa觉得保存他的音乐很有价值，故选C。 41．推理判断题。根据第十段“It was beautiful.” Naomi said after listening to the recording. “The music was worth saving.”可知，听了录音之后Naomi说很美，值得保存，故可以得出Naomi对Steve的音乐印象深刻，故选B。 42．推理判断题。根据第十二段. He’d move his fingers clumsily on the piano, and then she’d take his place.以及第十三段Steve and Naomi spoke in musical code lines, beats, intervals, moving from the root to end a song in a new key. Steve heard it. All of it. He just couldn’t play it.可知，Steve会笨拙地把手指放在钢琴上，然后Naomi把手指放在他放的地方，并且Steve努力解释脑海里的内容，所有的这些，都是Naomi在弹奏，而Steve在听，故可知这个录制过程很慢。根据第十六段Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal, songs.可知，作品很多。所以可知，录制过程很慢但很有成效。故选A。 43．推理判断题。根据第十六段Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t.以及后文Steve取得的成就可知，在完成Melancholy Flower之前，他的妻子还没完全意识到丈夫的音乐的真正价值，故选C。 44．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace.可知，他知道自己的人生道路，他告诉家人他很平静。故选D。 45．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述一个钢琴师帮助一个患老年痴呆症的人录制音乐的故事，虽然录制过程很艰难，但是录制的音乐很成功。B项“音乐的力量”概括了全文内容，是最佳标题。故选B。 主题03 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （2026·天津河北·二模）Ms. Gupta’s eighth-grade history class feared the annual “Living History” project. This year’s theme was “The Industrial Revolution: Human Cost”. Students typically recycled Wikipedia facts for a poster. But Ms. Gupta raised a different requirement: each student would spend a week performing the dull, minute-by-minute task of a specific historical worker, logging their physical and emotional responses. Sam, who was initially sceptical, drew the role of “Linen Mill Doffer (落纱工), aged 12”. His task: during his after-school time, every 45 minutes, he had to stop whatever he was doing and spend ten minutes performing rapid, repetitive motions — by acting out the replacement of bobbins (线轴) on a spinning machine. He set a timer on his phone. The first interruption came during an engaging video game. Annoyed, he hit hard at the air. The next during homework. Frustration grew. The timer’s sharp ring, once a mere signal, began to sound like a factory bell, dragging him back from his world into a clockwork nightmare. By day three, a deep sense of powerlessness set in. He couldn’t immerse himself in anything, anticipating the next interruption. His log entry read: “I feel overwhelmed. I can’t think a full thought.” His research into actual child workers revealed more hardships: lung diseases from dust, deafening noise, 14-hour days. A statistic — the average life expectancy of a mill worker in 1830 was just 42 — stopped him cold. It was no longer an abstract “loss”. It was stolen time, stolen focus, stolen childhoods. For his final project, Sam didn’t make a poster. He created a simple computer program called “The Interruption”. When activated, it would freeze the screen every 45 minutes and display an image of a child worker for exactly ten minutes. When he presented it, the class was silent. The heavy silence in the room wasn’t just a lack of noise; it was the collective weight of ghosts they had finally learned to see. A girl who had taken on the role of a “matchbox seller” spoke through tears about chemical poisoning. A boy who had simulated the work of a coal carrier described the severe ache in his back. Ms. Gupta’s goal of bridging the gap between historical data and human suffering was achieved. The students had moved from memorising facts to feeling their consequences. The project’s real lesson was that empathy (同感) isn’t just a feeling, but the courageous act of voluntarily surrendering one’s own control, even for a moment, in order to understand another person’s misery. 41．What made this year’s Living History project special? A．It featured experiential learning. B．It took facts from Wikipedia. C．It involved detailed posters. D．It had different themes. 42．How did Sam’s feelings change during the task? A．Annoyed → calm → excited → relieved. B．Doubtful → bothered → upset → helpless. C．Annoyed → indifferent → curious → satisfied. D．Doubtful → frustrated → exhausted → disappointed. 43．Why did Sam design the program “The Interruption”? A．To convey his experience to others. B．To amuse his classmates with a practical joke. C．To keep a record of the facts he had discovered. D．To improve his understanding of computer history. 44．Why are the matchbox seller and coal carrier mentioned in the passage? A．To compare industrial jobs by income. B．To show students shared similar feelings. C．To prove students preferred physical tasks. D．To describe similar projects in other classes. 45．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．Suffering builds character. B．History always repeats itself. C．Every cloud has a silver lining. D．Walk a mile in someone’s shoes. 【答案】41．A 42．B 43．A 44．B 45．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了Gupta老师布置了一项特别的“活历史”项目，要求学生亲身体验历史工人的工作，Sam通过扮演12岁落纱工深刻体会到了童工的苦难，并设计了一个电脑程序让同学们感同身受，最终全班学生从记忆史实转变为感受历史苦难。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But Ms. Gupta raised a different requirement: each student would spend a week performing the dull, minute-by-minute task of a specific historical worker, logging their physical and emotional responses. (但Gupta老师提出了一个不同的要求：每个学生要花一周时间，按分钟执行一项特定历史工人的枯燥任务，并记录自己的生理和情绪反应。)”可知，今年项目的特别之处在于它要求学生亲身实践、体验历史，而非仅仅搜集资料做海报。这是一种体验式学习。 42．细节理解题。根据第二段内容，起初Sam是“initially sceptical (最初怀疑)”，可知开始感到Doubtful；根据“The first interruption came during an engaging video game. Annoyed, he hit hard at the air .(第一次打扰突如其来，当时他正玩着一款很上头的电子游戏。他满心恼火，狠狠朝空气挥了一拳。)”可知，第一次被打断时是Annoyed，即bothered；接着是“Frustration grew (挫败感增强)”，即upset；到了第三天则是“a deep sense of powerlessness set in (一种深深的无力感袭来)”，即helpless。情绪变化为：怀疑→被打扰→沮丧→无助，与B项“Doubtful→bothered→upset→helpless”一致。 43．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“It was no longer an abstract “loss”. It was stolen time, stolen focus, stolen childhoods. For his final project, Sam didn’t make a poster. He created a simple computer program called “The Interruption”. (这不再是抽象意义上的“损失”。 这是被偷走的时间、被偷走的专注力、被偷走的童年。 Sam的结业作品没有制作海报，而是编写了一个名为《干扰》的简易电脑程序。)”可知，Sam设计这个程序的目的是为了让大家通过屏幕冻结的体验，直观感受到他这一周所经历的那种被剥夺控制感和时间的痛苦，即向他人传达他的体验。 44．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“A girl who had taken on the role of a “matchbox seller” spoke through tears about chemical poisoning. A boy who had simulated the work of a coal carrier described the severe ache in his back. (一名扮演‘火柴盒销售员’的女孩含泪讲述了化学中毒的经历。一名模拟运煤工的男孩描述了背部的剧痛。)”可知，作者提到这两个例子是为了展示其他同学也像Sam一样，通过亲身体验感受到了角色的艰辛和痛苦，产生了相似的共情。 45．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是最后一段中的“The project’s real lesson was that empathy (同感) isn’t just a feeling, but the courageous act of voluntarily surrendering one’s own control, even for a moment, in order to understand another person’s misery. (这个项目真正的教训是，同理心不仅仅是一种感觉，而是一种勇敢的行为——自愿放弃自己的控制，哪怕只是片刻，去理解他人的苦难。)”可知，文章的核心寓意是要真正理解他人，必须设身处地为他人着想，即“Walk a mile in someone’s shoes (穿别人的鞋走一英里路)”，即换位思考。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $