专题02阅读理解（记叙文）（期末真题汇编）高二英语下学期人教版

**基本信息** 精选全国多地高二期末记叙文阅读真题，覆盖人与自我、社会、自然三大主题，通过真实人物故事与跨文化素材提升语言理解与思辨能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|9篇36题|细节理解（如母亲红毛衣的意义）、推理判断（如Thys对海洋探索的动机）、主旨大意（如《Dive into Adulthood》标题）、词义猜测（如“intimidated”含义）|以雪地艺术家Simon Beck事迹考查创新思维，通过乡村医生Nasheng故事体现社会服务价值，结合极地企鹅成长历程渗透生命教育，素材兼具人文温度与时代感。|

专题02阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我：生活与学习，做人与做事 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·吉林·期末）Mom died just before the Christmas season the year before, after a short battle with cancer. At the age of seventy-two, she had been well prepared for her death, but I was not. Of both French and Indian background, she had a gentle, soft touch. All her life, Mom was there for me; although now a grown woman, I still needed my senior parent for advice and comfort. We were the best of friends, and over the years, we shared, laughed and cried together. I often found myself wearing her red sweater, which had been Mom’s favourite, and it was faded and worn from years of use. To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me. Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled (干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers. Mom lost both her cultures when she married my father, a white man, and moved from her island to live on his. When she arrived in isolated and rural Cardigan at the age of eighteen, she began to learn English. Sadly, her knowledge of both French and her native Chinook began to fade away. One of my favourite memories are the native powwws (帕瓦仪式) we attended on Panmure Island. First Nations people from all over North America travelled there to participate in the powwows. It was an opportunity for Mom to mingle with the First Nations people, wear her native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” Although she had moved into the white man’s world when she married, she never lost her Chinook heritage of strong native spirituality, deep respect for the land, and love for the outdoors-all of which she passed on to me and my eight brothers and sisters. Now, her image travels with me when I feel grief and pain. She always wears the red sweater and for an instant, our hands join. Death has not separated us. 1．Why did I keep Mom’s red sweater? A．It was a gift from my mom as my best friend. B．It held many memories and offered me comfort. C．It was Mom’s favourite despite its overuse. D．It witnessed my growth from a girl to a woman. 2．Why did Mom love to attend the native powwow? A．She felt isolated and wanted to make friends there. B．She lost her culture after she married my father. C．She was eager to be identified with her ancient roots. D．She was passionate about outdoor activities. 3．Which of the following best describes Mom? A．Quiet and considerate. B．Strict and determined. C．Talkative and humorous. D．Hardworking and caring. 4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．Silenced Cultural Identity B．A Valuable Heritage C．The Red Sweater D．Journey to the Roots 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己在母亲去世后，通过母亲的红毛衣连接的点滴回忆表达了自己的悲伤以及对母亲的怀念。 1．细节理解题。第三段第二句“To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me.( 为了处理我的悲伤，我会想象妈妈穿着红色毛衣，伸出手来安慰我。)”明确指出作者看到毛衣，会想象着自己的妈妈穿着毛衣安慰自己，故这件毛衣是作者的情感象征，承载着对妈妈的回忆，能给作者一丝宽慰。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段前五句“One of my favourite memories are the native powwws (帕瓦仪式) we attended on Panmure Island. First Nations people from all over North America travelled there to participate in the powwows. It was an opportunity for Mom to mingle with the First Nations people, wear her native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” (我最喜欢的回忆之一是我们在潘穆雷岛参加的当地的帕瓦仪式。来自北美各地的原住民前往那里参加了该仪式。这对妈妈来说是一个与原住民交往的机会，穿上她的本土衬衫，在神圣的圈子里跳舞和社交。她喜欢去那些聚会，我记得她曾经自豪地告诉一位老人，“我也是印度人。”)”可知，作者的妈妈渴望认同自己的原住民根源，对自己的身份感到自豪。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled (干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers. (她温暖的双手因年龄和工作而磨损和枯萎，照顾了一个大家庭，给植物和花朵带来了生命。)”可知，母亲很是勤劳，总是在关心关爱家庭和自然。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Now, her image travels with me when I feel grief and pain. She always wears the red sweater and for an instant, our hands join. Death has not separated us. (现在，当我感到悲伤和痛苦时，她的形象会和我一起旅行。她总是穿那件红色毛衣，我们的手一下子就合在一起了。死亡并没有把我们分开。)”可知，本文讲述的是作者对妈妈的怀念和回忆，主要是基于妈妈留下的红毛衣，但这件毛衣不是一件普通的毛衣，而是作者无比珍视的遗产，是作者的精神寄托，作为标题，选项B的A Valuable Heritage“一件个珍贵的遗产”比选项C 的The Red Sweater “那件红毛衣”更能呈现出情感价值，更适合作本文标题。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期末）For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. Combined with light and shadow, his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above. Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby. “It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to have pleasure…” “I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation.” he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift. To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first. Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared. “Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what’s the quickest way of getting rid of this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.” 5．Where does Simon Beck create art? A．On canvas. B．In the sky. C．On snow fields. D．At soccer courts. 6．Why did Beck create his first drawing? A．To seek fun. B．To prove his talent. C．To develop a new hobby. D．To enhance his former career. 7．What contributes to Beck’s art creation? A．His passion for skiing. B．His competitive nature. C．His dream to be an artist. D．His experience of making maps. 8．What did Beck think of his painting work? A．Boring. B．Rewarding. C．Demanding. D．Discouraging. 【答案】5．C 6．A 7．D 8．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了雪地艺术家Simon Beck的创作经历和成就。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. (他通过在未被踩踏过的雪地上行走，创造出巨大的大地艺术作品，这些雪地覆盖的区域有足球场那么大)”可知，Simon Beck在雪地上创作艺术作品。故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据第三段“It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to have pleasure…” (“这真的只是有一天作为一个玩笑开始的，”Beck解释说。“有一天滑雪后，我决定在雪地上画一幅画来取乐……”)”可知，Beck创作第一幅画是为了寻求乐趣。故选A。 7．推理判断题。根据第五段中“It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first. (由于他以前的工作经验，这一点也不具有挑战性。但随着他的设计不断发展，变得越来越复杂，Beck说，他开始先在纸上画出设计图)”以及第二段“Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby. (59岁的Beck曾经是一名地图制作师，后来因为晚年决定追求自己的爱好而成为了一名雪地艺术家)”可知，Beck以前是制作地图的，这对他后来在雪地上创作艺术作品很有帮助。故选D。 8．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared.(自从Beck的作品首次被分享以来，他的画作就受到了极大的欢迎)”以及最后一段“And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society. (第一次，我觉得人们真的需要我。我觉得自己像是社会上更有价值的一员)”可知，Beck认为自己的绘画工作是有意义的，是值得的。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·吉林长春·期末）“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.” Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being. Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life. 9．Why would Thys like to give a mask and snorkel set to students? A．To carry out a survey. B．To tell a joke. C．To encourage them to explore the ocean. D．To advertise these products. 10．What greatly encourages Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? A．The award from the government. B．Her parents’ suggestions. C．The chance to let people respect and protect the ocean. D．The profit from the fish in the sea. 11．What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? A．It is often mistaken as other fish. B．It is ordinary but very important. C．It is a kind of rare fish in danger. D．It is unique and has big scientific value. 12．Which of the following can best describe Thys? A．Outgoing and caring. B．Devoted and passionate. C．Confident and sporty. D．Hardworking and brave. 【答案】9．C 10．C 11．D 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍的是海洋生物学家Thys将她的职业生涯奉献给了观察海洋，她是海洋生物的榜样和鼓舞人心的向导。 9．细节理解题。根据首段““Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.”(海洋生物学家Thys在一段视频中说。有人曾经问我，“你想给学生什么工具？”我说，“一套面罩和通气管。”Thys解释说“这个星球上98%的生存空间是海洋。值得一看”)”可知，Thys认为这个星球上98%的生存空间是海洋，值得一看，由此可知，Thys送给学生面罩和通气管是为了鼓励他们探索海洋。故选C。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. (她工作的动力很大一部分是有机会让人们对海洋的壮丽产生尊重，并让人们参与保护濒危海洋生态系统的努力)”可知，让人们尊重和保护海洋的机会是她工作的动力。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据第三段中的““It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” (“它和其他任何鱼都不一样，”Thys说。“这看起来像是一个错误。尾巴去哪儿了？”Thys补充道“太阳鱼为更多地了解海洋生物的行为以及环境变化如何影响水下生态系统提供了一个切入点。”)”可知，Thys认为太阳鱼是独一无二的，具有很大的科学价值。故选D。 12．推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段“Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes.(Thys对工作的热情在她的每一次演讲、视频和公开露面中都很明显)”以及“Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious.(作为一名海洋科学家和生态战士，Thys对工作的投入是有感染力的)”可知，Thys是乐于奉献并且对工作充满热情的。故选B。 主题02 人与社会：文化、社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·山东临沂·期末）In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor Nasheng is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers. Nasheng graduated in Tibetan medicine from Qinghai University in Qinghai Province. Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said. When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. Her accommodation is a simple room inside the inpatient ward. Other than a barbecue restaurant, there are no other entertainment options in town. Although Yangla Town has a small population, its villages are spread across more than 1,000 square kilometers, often requiring several hours of travel by car to reach each one. This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here?” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. “Now the service station has moved into a new building, and a village doctor is seeing patients there,” Nasheng said. The Yangla Town health center also organizes mobile free clinics in different villages every month, supported by a committed team of over 20 staff members. Looking ahead, she hopes to continue her studies. “I want to pursue a master’s degree and learn more about acupuncture (针灸) techniques,” she said. “But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home.” 1．What motivated Nasheng to study Tibetan medicine? A．Cultural differences. B．Healthcare challenges. C．Her family’s pressure. D．Fellow villagers’ poverty. 2．What can we know about Yangla Town? A．It is cut off from big cities. B．It is an entertainment center. C．It has various medical facilities. D．It has a concentrated population. 3．How did Nasheng improve healthcare? A．By launching an initiative. B．By training a medical team. C．By building a new health station. D．By organizing mobile free clinics. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．Home Above 3,000 Meters B．Building Trust in a Remote Village C．The Challenges of Rural Medical Services D．Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了32岁的医生纳西（Nasheng）在云南省迪庆藏族自治州海拔3,000多米的偏远乡村羊拉，致力于为5,400多名村民提供医疗服务的故事，她为改善当地医疗条件做出了积极贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said. (她目睹了乡亲们面临的困难后，激发了她对这个领域的热情。“我看到我的家人在大山深处就医有多困难 —— 路途遥远、语言障碍和文化差异使就医更加困难，”她说。)”可知，是乡亲们面临的医疗挑战激发了纳西学习藏医的热情。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. (2021年9月，当她到达羊拉乡卫生中心时，她被该地区的与世隔绝所震惊。)”可知，羊拉乡地处偏远，与外界隔绝，即与大城市相隔绝。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here?” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. (这让纳西意识到，尽管村里有一个卫生站，但由于该地区幅员辽阔，许多居民仍然难以到达。“要是在这里再建一个卫生站呢？”她思忖着。提交提议后，在当地政府的支持下，2022年6月，一个基础卫生站建成了。)”可知，纳西通过提出倡议，即建立另一个卫生站来改善医疗条件。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor 纳西 is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers. (在云南省迪庆藏族自治州海拔3,000多米的偏远小镇羊拉，32岁的医生纳西致力于为5,400多名村民提供医疗服务。)”以及最后一段中“But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home. (但无论如何，我都会回来的 —— 这是我的家。)”可知，文章主要讲述了医生纳西在偏远乡村羊拉为村民提供医疗服务，并努力改善当地医疗条件，给这个偏远的山城带来了希望的故事，D项“Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town (给偏远的山城带来希望)”符合文章主旨，适宜作为标题。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·湖南衡阳·期末）I believe dancing is in my nature, driven by my heartbeat, blood pulse, and the music in my mind. So I dance daily. The seldom-used dining room of my house has become my ballroom, with a hardwood floor, a stereo, and a disco ball. I have some music ready: waltz, swing, country, rock -and-roll, and tango (探戈舞曲). Each morning, I turn on the music, and it’s dance time! As a quiet woman, I dance alone, considering it a form of healthy movement and moving meditation. Tango is my recent enthusiasm. It’s complex and difficult, so I take three lessons a week and go out to dance three nights a week. I m even planning a three month trip to Buenos Aires to immerse myself in tango culture. The first time I went tango dancing, I was too intimidated to get on the floor. I remembered a similar experience at a village wedding on the Greek island of Crete, where I stayed on the sidelines because the fancy footwork confused me. Moments later, an older woman, reading my mind, sat beside me and said, “If you join the dancing, you will feel foolish. If you do not, you will also feel foolish. So, why not dance?” She added that if I didn’t dance, they would know I was a fool, but if I tried, they would think well of me. Her words inspired me to take up the challenge of tango. A friend viewed my passion for tango as an ambitious pursuit, saying, “Tango? At your age? You must be out of your mind!” But I see it as a deeply considered decision. My passion for tango hides my fear of aging and boredom. I seek the thrill of starting something new that challenges my mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.” 5．What does the underlined word “intimidated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Bored. B．Excited. C．Frightened. D．Surprised. 6．Why did the older woman talk with the author? A．To make fun of her. B．To encourage her to dance. C．To teach her dancing skills. D．To discuss Greek wedding dance. 7．What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? A．Tango lets her live life fully. B．Dancing makes her younger. C．Aging should be faced actively. D．New challenges bring true happiness. 8．What can be the best title for the text? A．My Journey to Buenos Aires. B．Dancing Beyond Age Limits. C．Challenges of Learning Tango. D．Overcoming Fear Through Tango. 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．A 8．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者对舞蹈的热爱，尤其是探戈，以及舞蹈对她生活的意义。 5．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“The first time I went tango dancing, I was too intimidated to get on the floor. I remembered a similar experience at a village wedding on the Greek island of Crete, where I stayed on the sidelines because the fancy footwork confused me.(我第一次去跳探戈时，太intimidated了，不敢上场。我记得在希腊克里特岛的一个乡村婚礼上也有过类似的经历，当时我因为复杂的舞步让我感到困惑，所以只能站在一旁。)”可知，作者因为舞步复杂而不敢上场，所以“intimidated”是“害怕的”意思。故选C项。 6．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Moments later, an older woman, reading my mind, sat beside me and said, “If you join the dancing, you will feel foolish. If you do not, you will also feel foolish. So, why not dance?” She added that if I didn’t dance, they would know I was a fool, but if I tried, they would think well of me. Her words inspired me to take up the challenge of tango.(过了一会儿，一位年长的女士看穿了我的心思，坐在我旁边说：“如果你加入跳舞，你会觉得自己很傻。如果你不跳，你也会觉得傻。那么，为什么不跳呢？”她补充说，如果我不跳，他们会知道我是个傻瓜，但如果我尝试了，他们会对我有好感。她的话激励我接受探戈的挑战。)”可知，年长女士的话是为了鼓励作者去跳舞。故选B项。 7．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.”(我的目标是尽可能长时间地跳舞，然后心满意足地老去，知道自己活得很充实。所以，当人们质疑我这个年纪跳探戈时，我说：“不，我没有疯。我只是在好好生活而已。”)”可知，作者想告诉我们探戈让她的生活变得充实。故选A项。 8．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“A friend viewed my passion for tango as an ambitious pursuit, saying, “Tango? At your age? You must be out of your mind!” But I see it as a deeply considered decision. My passion for tango hides my fear of aging and boredom. I seek the thrill of starting something new that challenges my mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.”(一位朋友把我对探戈的热爱视为一种不切实际的追求，说道：“探戈？你这把年纪了还跳？你肯定是疯了！”但我认为这是一个深思熟虑后的决定。我对探戈的热情，掩盖了我对衰老和枯燥生活的恐惧。我渴望体验开启新事物的刺激感，这种新事物能挑战我的心智、身体和精神。我的目标是尽可能长久地跳下去，然后心满意足地老去，因为我知道自己活得很充实。所以，当人们质疑我这个年纪还跳探戈时，我会说：“不，我没疯。我只是在好好生活而已。”)”可知，文章主要讲述作者不受年龄限制，热爱并坚持跳探戈，体现了舞蹈超越年龄界限的主题。所以短文的最佳标题为“超越年龄界限的舞蹈”。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽宿州·期末）As a fully bilingual Latina raising multicultural kid, I have always imagined myself passing down the Spanish language to them. I’ve had to think of more creative ways to get them excited about learning the language. Earlier this year we decided to take a Spanish immersion trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We stayed at the Lopesan Costa Bavaro, a 5-star, all-inclusive hotel to make travel. and family activities a lot easier. To me, language is about more than just the words themselves; I want to teach them to value the world and: its many cultures. So the goal of the trip was to primarily speak to my kids in Spanish and offer them an enriching travel experience. I blocked out two-to-three-hour windows to speak to them only in Spanish. each: day and found that they became curious about the language and kept asking me how to translate words, even when we weren’t in practice mode. One of their favorite spots in the hotel was the ice cream shop. The kids learned what to call the sweet treat in Spanish (helado) and asked how to say the different ice cream flavors in Spanish too. The most important part of the immersion trip was to have fun and to set realistic expectations about their language development journey. My kids weren’t going to leave the trip being fully bilingual, but the goal was to spark their interest and create a positive learning experience. For me, it was also a reminder to let go of the bilingual parenting pressure I constantly put on myself. So much of passing down a language requires planning and consistency, which can be hard to keep up with at times — and that’s OK. Once we got home, my son asked us to download the app Duolingo on our devices so he could continue practicing his Spanish. And I still make it a point to occasionally shift to Spanish and teach them new words: little by little, poco a poco. 9．What was the main purpose of the author’s trip to Punta Cana? A．To enjoy an expensive hotel. B．To teach her kids Spanish through immersion. C．To explore the culture of the Dominican Republic. D．To visit family members living there. 10．How did the author teach her children Spanish during the trip? A．By playing games with them. B．By having them speak Spanish for two to three hours daily. C．By enrolling them in a language school. D．By speaking only Spanish for two to three hours daily. 11．What lesson did the author learn regarding bilingual parenting? A．It is vital to set strict language rules. B．Language learning is not important for cultural identity. C．Children should only learn one language at a time. D．It requires patience, planning, and consistency. 12．What does the author imply about her children’s language development? A．They generate a strong passion for Spanish. B．They became fluent in Spanish by the end of the trip. C．They have formed a habit of learning Spanish after the trip. D．They found Spanish too easy to learn. 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．D 12．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。身为双语拉丁裔母亲，作者带孩子赴多米尼加进行西班牙语沉浸式旅行，激发孩子兴趣，领悟双语育儿要点。 9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Earlier this year we decided to take a Spanish immersion trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.(今年早些时候，我们决定去多米尼加共和国的蓬塔卡纳进行西班牙语沉浸式旅行)”以及“So the goal of the trip was to primarily speak to my kids in Spanish and offer them an enriching travel experience.(所以这次旅行的目标主要是和我的孩子们说西班牙语，并为他们提供丰富的旅行体验)”可知，作者去蓬塔卡纳的主要目的是通过沉浸式学习教孩子们西班牙语。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I blocked out two-to-three-hour windows to speak to them only in Spanish each day and found that they became curious about the language and kept asking me how to translate words, even when we weren’t in practice mode.(我每天留出两到三个小时的时间只和他们说西班牙语，我发现他们对这门语言变得很好奇，即使我们不在练习模式下，他们也不断问我如何翻译单词)”可知，作者通过每天花两到三个小时只说西班牙语来教孩子。故选D。 11．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“For me, it was also a reminder to let go of the bilingual parenting pressure l constantly put on myself. So much of passing down a language requires planning and consistency, which can be hard to keep up with at times — and that’s OK.(对我来说，这也提醒我要放下自己一直以来施加的双语育儿压力。传承一门语言在很大程度上需要规划和坚持，有时很难做到这一点——但这也没关系)”可推知，双语育儿需要耐心、规划和坚持。故选D。 12．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Once we got home, my son asked us to download the app Duolingo on our devices so he could continue practicing his Spanish.(我们一回到家，我儿子就让我们在设备上下载多邻国应用程序，这样他就可以继续练习他的西班牙语了)”可推知，孩子们对西班牙语产生了强烈的热情。故选A。 主题03 人与自然：环境与探索 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·山东东营·期末）One afternoon, as we approached a mine from the air, a crew of panicked miners went running into the forest. As I followed their progress, something caught my eye: two macaws, flying away like crazy. After we landed, I found macaw feathers, yellow and blue, hanging on a string from a pole in the camp. Cabral shook his head and said that the miners must have hunted and eaten the bird, “The animals Die a silent death,” he said mournfully. For a public servant, Cabral is unusually outspoken — at least on Instagram, where his account is devoted to strongly criticizing animal cruelty. At the camp, Finger told Cabral that he had found signs of an active site deeper in the forest. We followed him,moving silently along a path through the woods. As we advanced, we could hear a dog barking. There in a clearing was a wooden hut, abandoned except for a black dog, yowling miserably. Then we heard a strange noise from a box next to the hut. Cabral lifted a plastic cover, revealing a mass of puppies, just a few days old. He picked up a couple and held them, then walked to a shelf where the miners had been drying wildlife meat. He threw a piece to the mother dog, which began wolfing it. Early in his career, Cabral acquired the nickname Rambo, but it seemed mostly like a joke. He had taken up armed patrols (巡逻) only in service of wildlife conservation,his lifelong passion. He came from Juiz de Fora, a city in Brazil’s central part, and spent his childhood immersed in nature, watching wildlife programs and reading about animals. “This is all I ever wanted to do,” he told me. He earned a degree in biology and another in ecology, then joined IBAMA, a branch of the environment ministry that protects threatened ecosystems. In 2013, Cabral secured approval to build a unit of rangers (护林员) who were committed to saving the environment, by force if necessary. 1．Why did the miners get so panicked that they ran into the forest? A．Because they mined illegally. B．Because they mistook “us” as invaders. C．Because they killed animals cruelly. D．Because they camped without permission. 2．What was Cabral’s career? A．Fighting against evils like Rambo. B．Protecting wildlife, by force if necessary. C．Volunteering in service of wildlife conservation. D．Filming wildlife programs in nature. 3．What do we know about IMAMA? A．It centered on wildlife protection. B．It originally built a unit of armed rangers. C．It was co-founded by Cabral. D．It worked as branch of a non-profit organization. 4．Which can best describe Cabral? A．Passionate and devoted. B．Smart and straightforward. C．Cooperative and courageous. D．Intelligent and knowledgeable. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Cabral为保护野生动物，对非法矿工进行打击的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Cabral shook his head and said that the miners must have hunted and eaten the bird, “The animals Die a silent death,” he said mournfully.”（卡布拉尔摇了摇头，说矿工们一定是猎杀并吃掉了这只鸟。“这些动物无声地死去了，”他悲伤地说。）可推知，矿工们惊慌跑进了森林因为他们残忍地杀害动物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“He earned a degree in biology and another in ecology, then joined IBAMA, a branch of the environment ministry that protects threatened ecosystems. In 2013, Cabral secured approval to build a unit of rangers (护林员) who were committed to saving the environment, by force if necessary.”（他获得了生物学和生态学的学位，然后加入了IBAMA，这是一个保护受威胁生态系统的环境部门的分支。2013年，Cabral获得了建立一支护林员队伍的批准，他们致力于保护环境，如果必要的话，可以使用武力。）可推知，Cabral的职业是保护野生动物，必要时可以使用武力，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“then joined IBAMA, a branch of the environment ministry that protects threatened ecosystems”（然后加入了IBAMA，这是一个保护受威胁生态系统的环境部门的分支）可推知，IBAMA是以保护野生动物为中心的，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“He had taken up armed patrols (巡逻) only in service of wildlife conservation, his lifelong passion. He came from Juiz de Fora, a city in Brazil’s central part, and spent his childhood immersed in nature, watching wildlife programs and reading about animals.”（他参加武装巡逻只是为了保护野生动物，这是他毕生的爱好。他来自巴西中部城市Juiz de Fora，童年沉浸在大自然中，观看野生动物节目，阅读有关动物的书籍。）可推知，Cabral对保护野生动物充满热情并全身心投入，故选A。 Passage 2 （25-26高二下·河南郑州·期末）As a child, Danielle Belleny’s love for nature led her to wildlife biology. Growing up, Danielle Belleny was always outdoors, picking up insects and investigating the animal world on her own. She hadn’t yet heard of wildlife biology, but that’s what she was learning about. She wanted to be a vet, a person who can treat sick or injured animals, at first. She said, “I always knew I wanted to work with animals, and as a kid, that was the only job I knew where I could do that.” But when Belleny was in college, her dad advised her to learn wildlife biology instead of veterinary (兽医学). Later, Belleny started working on research projects. One project involved placing trackers on a bird called the northern bobwhite. For another, she spent time feeding goats, as a way to protect a grass habitat for endangered box turtles without hurting them. Belleny’s current job at Plateau Land and Wildlife Management lets her split her time between the indoors and outdoors. It also lets her work with people. “In the mornings, I’m usually out the door before sunrise,” she says. She observes birds, keeping track of different species. And she searches for signs of what other animals in the area are doing. Around lunchtime, she’ll return home and write up a report. In the afternoon, she leaves for another site visit. She advises people on how to protect the wildlife that lives on their farm. Her work takes her all around Texas. Outside of work, young Belleny has been bird-watching for seven years. Her first book This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds was published in May, 2022. Now she’s working on a children’s book about birding, which is scheduled to come out in spring 2024. Belleny has some advice for young people thinking about careers. “Try everything you’re interested in through books and libraries. If you’re into wildlife biology, go to a library and find some field guides. After learning much information, you can do research work more easily”. 5．What did Belleny want to do at the very beginning? A．Protecting wildlife. B．Watching birds daily. C．Working as a vet. D．Looking after goats. 6．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Belleny? A．Her research reports. B．Her field work. C．Her link with animals. D．Her services to farmers. 7．What service can Belleny provide for landowners in her current job? A．Writing reports. B．Indoor consultations. C．Wildlife photography. D．Wildlife protection advice. 8．What advice does Belleny offer to young people considering careers? A．Explore diverse interests through books. B．Attend wildlife biology workshops. C．Pursue a degree in biology. D．Explore nature outdoors. 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．D 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Danielle Belleny从热爱自然的儿童成长为野生动物生物学家的经历，介绍了她的职业发展、日常工作以及对年轻人的建议。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“She wanted to be a vet, a person who can treat sick or injured animals, at first.(起初，她想成为一名兽医，也就是能够治疗生病或受伤动物的人。)”可知，Belleny最初想成为一名兽医。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据第三段内容，尤其是“In the mornings, I’m usually out the door before sunrise(早上，我通常在日出前出门)”和“She observes birds, keeping track of different species. And she searches for signs of what other animals in the area are doing. Around lunchtime, she’ll return home and write up a report. In the afternoon, she leaves for another site visit.(她观察鸟类，记录不同种类的鸟类。她还会寻找该地区其他动物活动的迹象。午餐时间左右，她会回家写报告。下午，她又出发去另一个地点考察。)”可知，本段主要描述Belleny的实地工作。故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据第三段中“She advises people on how to protect the wildlife that lives on their farm.(她就如何保护生活在他们农场上的野生动物向人们提供建议。)”可知，Belleny为土地所有者提供野生动物保护建议。故选D。 8．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Try everything you’re interested in through books and libraries.(通过书籍和图书馆尝试你感兴趣的一切事物。)”可知，Belleny建议年轻人通过书籍探索多样的兴趣。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·吉林长春·期末）“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.” Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being. Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life. 9．Why would Thys like to give a mask and snorkel set to students? A．To carry out a survey. B．To tell a joke. C．To encourage them to explore the ocean. D．To advertise these products. 10．What greatly encourages Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? A．The award from the government. B．Her parents’ suggestions. C．The chance to let people respect and protect the ocean. D．The profit from the fish in the sea. 11．What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? A．It is often mistaken as other fish. B．It is ordinary but very important. C．It is a kind of rare fish in danger. D．It is unique and has big scientific value. 12．Which of the following can best describe Thys? A．Outgoing and caring. B．Devoted and passionate. C．Confident and sporty. D．Hardworking and brave. 【答案】9．C 10．C 11．D 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍的是海洋生物学家Thys将她的职业生涯奉献给了观察海洋，她是海洋生物的榜样和鼓舞人心的向导。 9．细节理解题。根据首段““Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.”(海洋生物学家Thys在一段视频中说。有人曾经问我，“你想给学生什么工具？”我说，“一套面罩和通气管。”Thys解释说“这个星球上98%的生存空间是海洋。值得一看”)”可知，Thys认为这个星球上98%的生存空间是海洋，值得一看，由此可知，Thys送给学生面罩和通气管是为了鼓励他们探索海洋。故选C。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. (她工作的动力很大一部分是有机会让人们对海洋的壮丽产生尊重，并让人们参与保护濒危海洋生态系统的努力)”可知，让人们尊重和保护海洋的机会是她工作的动力。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据第三段中的““It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” (“它和其他任何鱼都不一样，”Thys说。“这看起来像是一个错误。尾巴去哪儿了？”Thys补充道“太阳鱼为更多地了解海洋生物的行为以及环境变化如何影响水下生态系统提供了一个切入点。”)”可知，Thys认为太阳鱼是独一无二的，具有很大的科学价值。故选D。 12．推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段“Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes.(Thys对工作的热情在她的每一次演讲、视频和公开露面中都很明显)”以及“Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious.(作为一名海洋科学家和生态战士，Thys对工作的投入是有感染力的)”可知，Thys是乐于奉献并且对工作充满热情的。故选B。 主题01 人与自我：生活与学习，做人与做事 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·福建福州·期末）Glenn Cunningham, “the Kansas Ironman”, was an American middle­distance runner, and was considered the greatest American miler of all time. Glenn was born in Kansas on August 4, 1909. At 7, Glenn was badly burned in an accidental fire in their schoolhouse. The little boy did survive after a long battle, though doctors told his mother that he was sure to die. Unfortunately from his waist down, he had no motor ability. But with his iron persistence and determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk and then to run. By the time he was 12, he had beaten all the local high school runners. His legs remained deeply scarred, however. Throughout his life, he would have to spend time doing long warm­up exercises in order to maintain circulation (血液循环). In addition, his injuries meant that he could never run smoothly or efficiently. When in university, he ran for the university track team and won his first big race, the 1932 NCAA 1500 meters. That summer, he was selected for the U．S. Olympic track team and came in fourth in the 1500­meter race in the Olympic Games. In 1933, he won the AAU 800 meters with a time of 1′51.8″. Overall, he ran 20 races during that summer. That year he was called “Ironman”． Although Glenn might have used his name as a star athlete to make a great deal of money, he was more interested in helping others. He and his wife opened the Glenn Cunningham Youth Ranch and raised over 10,000 foster children over three decades. Throughout his life, Glenn won many awards including the Sullivan Memorial Trophy. He was also elected to the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. As an example of the power of positive thinking and faith in oneself, Glenn continues to be an inspiration to many. 13．What helped Glenn regain the ability to walk? A．His strong will. B．His mother’s support. C．His great desire to win races. D．His continuous treatment. 14．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Why warm­up exercises were necessary. B．What effects the accident had on Glenn. C．How Glenn beat other high school runners. D．Why Glenn could recover from the injuries. 15．Why did Glenn get the name “Ironman”？ A．He won the championship in the Olympics. B．He competed in many races in a single year. C．He got the strongest body in the track team. D．He wore a pair of iron sports shoes in games. 16．Which of the following can best describe Glenn? A．Caring and determined. B．Hard­working and humorous. C．Warm­hearted and ambitious. D．Well­educated and optimistic. 【答案】13．A 14．B 15．B 16．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了被称为“堪萨斯铁人”的美国中长跑运动员格伦・坎宁安的生平。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But with his iron persistence and determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk and then to run. (但凭借他钢铁般的毅力和决心，他确实逐渐有了站起来、然后走路、再然后跑步的能力。)”可知，是他坚强的意志帮助他重新获得了走路的能力。故选A。 14．主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“His legs remained deeply scarred, however. Throughout his life, he would have to spend time doing long warm-up exercises in order to maintain circulation (血液循环). In addition, his injuries meant that he could never run smoothly or efficiently. (然而，他的双腿仍然伤痕累累。在他的一生中，他不得不花时间进行长时间的热身运动以维持血液循环。此外，他的伤病意味着他永远无法流畅或高效地跑步。)”可知本段是在讲述那次意外事故对Glenn造成的影响。故选B。 15．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Overall, he ran 20 races during that summer. That year he was called ‘Ironman’. (总的来说，那个夏天他参加了 20 场比赛。那一年他被称为“铁人”)”可知，他被称为“铁人”是因为他在一年的一个夏天里参加了很多比赛。故选B。 16．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But with his iron persistence and determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk and then to run. (但凭借他钢铁般的毅力和决心，他确实逐渐有了站起来、然后走路、再然后跑步的能力。)”可知他是有决心的；再根据第五段中的“He and his wife opened the Glenn Cunningham Youth Ranch and raised over 10,000 foster children over three decades. (他和他的妻子开办了Glenn Cunningham青年牧场，并在三十年里抚养了一万多名寄养儿童。)”可知，他是有爱心的。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·山东菏泽·期末）In Antarctica, my team really wanted to capture the moment when emperor penguin (企鹅) chicks jump into the ocean for their first swim. We had been in Antarctica for two months before it was time for these chicks to fledge. Fledging is when birds grow feathers that help them fly or, in the case of penguins, swim. Mom and Dad have headed out to sea for good, and the five-month-old chicks are realizing their parents aren’t coming back: They must hunt for themselves. So these penguin “teenagers” form little groups and start waddling (摇摆) toward the sea together. The young penguins look messy as they shed the soft feathers that keep them warm and grow out their adult swimming feathers. Each has a unique boy-band-style haircut. The penguins must walk about 15 miles from the home atop an enormous ice shelf to reach the water’s edge. We follow the birds from afar on snowmobiles. They crowd together at the end of the path and stare down like, “what’s that?” They’ve never seen the ocean before! To my amazement, I see several hundred chicks gather at the edge of a 50-foot ice cliff! They stand together for four hours, staring at the rough water below. Finally one chick steps in front of the others, waddles to the edge of the cliff and dives off the side. I watch in fear, afraid the bird won’t resurface in the water after the long fall. But then it makes it, back up! It swims farther out to sea, never looking back. At first the other penguins are like “Oh my gosh, what did Steve just do?” But then they realize it’s safe to jump. They begin to pour off the cliff, several little soft balls at a time. Some jump off stylishly, and others slip and fall backward. Some even flap their wings as if they’ll fly. This dive is their entrance into adulthood. They’ll swim out to sea and won’t return to the home for several years. How lucky we are to see this huge moment in their lives. 17．What does fledging mean for penguins? A．They’ll fly like other birds. B．They’ll look for their parents. C．They’ll look cooler than ever. D．They’ll live an independent life. 18．How does the author feel about the young penguins at the cliff? A．Frightened. B．Concerned. C．Exited. D．Confused. 19．Who does “Steve” in the last paragraph refer to? A．The father penguin. B．The author. C．The first penguin to dive. D．The author’s teammate. 20．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Dive into Adulthood B．Legends of Penguins C．Scenery in Antarctica D．Adventures in Antarctica 【答案】17．D 18．B 19．C 20．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者团队在南极记录帝企鹅幼崽首次跳海游泳，见证它们步入成年这一重要时刻。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Fledging is when birds grow feathers that help them fly or, in the case of penguins, swim. Mom and Dad have headed out to sea for good, and the five-month-old chicks are realizing their parents aren’t coming back: They must hunt for themselves.(长羽是鸟类长出有助于它们飞翔的羽毛，对于企鹅来说，就是有助于它们游泳的羽毛。爸爸妈妈已经永远地出海了，五个月大的企鹅宝宝意识到它们的父母不会回来了：它们必须自己捕猎)”可知，对于企鹅来说，长羽意味着它们将独立生活。故选D。 18．推理判断题。根据第二段中“I watch in fear, afraid the bird won’t resurface in the water after the long fall. But then it makes it, back up!(我惊恐地看着，担心这只鸟在长时间坠落后不会再次浮出水面。但后来它成功了，又浮了上来!)”可知，作者对于在悬崖边上的小企鹅是担心的。故选B。 19．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Finally one chick steps in front of the others, waddles to the edge of the cliff and dives off the side.(最后，一只雏鸟走到其他雏鸟前面，摇摇摆摆地走到悬崖边，从侧面跳入水中)”及第三段中“At first the other penguins are like “Oh my gosh, what did Steve just do?” But then they realize it’s safe to jump.(一开始，其他企鹅会说：“哦，我的天哪，Steve刚刚做了什么？”但随后它们意识到跳下去是安全的)”可知，“Steve”指的是第一只跳水的企鹅。故选C。 20．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“This dive is their entrance into adulthood. They’ll swim out to sea and won’t return to the home for several years. How lucky we are to see this huge moment in their lives.(这次跳水是它们进入成年的标志。它们将游向大海，几年内不会回家。我们很幸运能看到它们生命中的这个重要时刻)”可知，文章主要讲述的是作者在南极洲观察帝企鹅幼鸟第一次跳入海洋游泳的情景，展现了企鹅成长过程中的一个重要时刻。所以A项“Dive into Adulthood(跃入成年)”作为标题最合适。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽合肥·期末）Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, 105, recently walked the stage at Stanford University to receive her master’s degree in education for the coursework she completed in 1941. A smiling Hislop rose to an ovation (鼓掌) on June 16 as she received her degree and master’s hood at the university’s Graduate School of Education diploma ceremony while her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cheered her on. Hislop, a native of Palo Alto, California, earned her bachelor’s degree in education in 1940 from Stanford’s then-School of Education with the plan of earning a master’s degree so she could begin teaching. She was stimulated for an education career by her grandmother, who was a pre-Civil War educator in Kansas, and her aunt, who served as headmaster of a West Los Angeles school. However, her boyfriend at the time, George Hislop, was called to serve in World War II, so the two got married and Virginia Hislop left Stanford after completing her coursework but before handing in her thesis (论文). Her decision to put obtaining her master’s degree on hold did not pause her commitment to education. Hislop has served on the Yakima School Board of Directors, is a founding board of directors member of Yakima Community College and served for 20 years on the board of Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington. “I think I did good things for our local school system and I helped broaden it out,” she told Stanford University. “For me, this degree is an appreciation of the many years I’ve put in working for the schools in the Yakima area and on different boards.” “I felt that all the kids should have an opportunity to develop their potential as best they could, and that everybody should have a crack at higher education if they wanted,” Hislop said. 21．What happened to Hislop at Stanford University on June 16? A．She completed her master’s thesis. B．She received her master’s degree in education. C．She was praised for her service in education. D．She was honored and included in the Hall of Fame. 22．How did World War II impact Hislop’s educational pursuits? A．It led her to join the military along with her boyfriend. B．It inspired her to become an advocate for fairness in education. C．It caused her to move to Washington state for work opportunities. D．It caused her to delay completing her master’s degree due to marriage. 23．What can be inferred about Hislop’s commitment to education? A．She was a firm advocate for equal opportunities. B．She was not involved in education until her late age. C．She only pursued her master’s degree after retirement. D．She actively contributed to the education system in Yakima. 24．What is the main idea of the text? A．The life story of an elderly female graduate. B．The challenges faced by women in education. C．The importance of pursuing higher education. D．The recognition of a lifetime of service in education. 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．D 24．D 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章讲述105岁的弗吉尼亚·希斯洛普在斯坦福大学获得教育学硕士学位的经历。她1941年完成课程但因二战结婚未提交论文，此后投身教育事业，晚年获学位以表彰其终身贡献。   21．细节理解题。根据第二段“A smiling Hislop rose to an ovation on June 16 as she received her degree and master’s hood at the university’s Graduate School of Education diploma ceremony while her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cheered her on.(6月16日，希斯洛普面带微笑走上讲台，现场响起了热烈的掌声。当时她正在该大学教育研究生院的毕业典礼上接受学位和硕士服饰的授予仪式，她的家人，包括她的孙辈和曾孙辈，都在为她加油助威)”可知，6月16日希斯洛普正式获得教育学硕士学位。故选B项。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However, her boyfriend at the time, George Hislop, was called to serve in World War II, so the two got married and Virginia Hislop left Stanford after completing her coursework but before handing in her thesis.(然而，当时她的男友乔治·希斯洛普被征召参加第二次世界大战，于是两人结了婚。弗吉尼亚·希斯洛普在完成课程学习后便离开了斯坦福大学，但还未提交论文)”可知，二战期间希斯洛普的男友参战，两人结婚，导致她没有提交论文，可推断它因婚姻推迟了硕士学位的完成。  故选D项。   23．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Hislop has served on the Yakima School Board of Directors, is a founding board of directors member of Yakima Community College and served for 20 years on the board of Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington.(希斯洛普曾担任亚基马市学校董事会成员，是亚基马社区学院的创始董事会成员，并在华盛顿州托彭西的赫尔维蒂大学董事会任职了20年)”可知，希斯洛普对Yakima地区教育体系的实质性贡献。 故选D项。    24．主旨大意题。首段“Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, 105, recently walked the stage at Stanford University to receive her master’s degree in education for the coursework she completed in 1941.(105 岁的弗吉尼亚·“金格”·希斯洛普近日在斯坦福大学的舞台上接受了教育硕士学位的授予，这是她于 1941 年完成的课程作业所对应的荣誉)”以及第四段末句“For me, this degree is an appreciation of the many years I’ve put in working for the schools in the Yakima area and on different boards.(对我来说，这个学位是对我在雅基马地区为学校工作以及在各个委员会任职这许多年辛勤付出的一种肯定)”可知，本文旨在讲述了希斯洛普在105岁获得学位，这是对她终身教育服务的认可。故选D项。        主题02 人与社会：文化、社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·广东深圳·期末）When Alexander Fleming returned to his lab in 1928, he found a bacteria culture he had grown was infected by fungus (霉菌). The fungus killed any bacteria colonies it touched. Rather than simply starting over, Fleming switched his focus to the fungus. He identified the bacteria-killing substance, which he called “penicillin”, and created the new field of antibiotics (抗生素). That’s how most people see innovation: A flash of brilliance and Eureka, a new world is born in an instant. The truth, however, is not that simple. It wasn’t until 1943 that penicillin came into widespread use. To put Fleming’s discovery in context, consider Ignaz Semmelweis, who pioneered hand washing in maternity wards (产房), significantly reducing childbed fever but receiving criticism instead of fame. That was because in the 1850s, his ideas conflicted with the popular theory, which suggested that disease resulted from “bad airs”. After his death in 1865, germ (病菌) theory was finally accepted, paving the way for Fleming’s later work. Fleming was a gifted biologist but a poor communicator. When he published his results in 1929, few took notice. In 1935, Howard Florey and Ernst Chain discovered Fleming’s paper, understood its importance, and developed methods to produce penicillin in quantity. By 1943, with World War Ⅱ going on fiercely, the War Production Board asked 21 companies to mass-produce penicillin, saving countless lives and ushering in the new age of antibiotics. Fleming, Florey and Chain received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945. Penicillin owes much of its success to government support. For many other groundbreaking innovations like the Internet and GPS, their innovators, while carving their own path, are often uncertain of where the opportunity lies until they team up with other informed officials and big firms that might have the resources to turn their ideas into reality quickly. So, look at any significant innovation and the myth of the lone genius, and the “eureka moment” breaks down. 13．What are the first two paragraphs mainly about? A．An account of a lab story. B．Redefinition of a traditional view. C．Correction of a popular misconception. D．An analysis of a scientific phenomenon. 14．What is the message conveyed in paragraph 3? A．Great minds think alike. B．The early bird catches the worm. C．Luck’s got your back when it comes to success. D．Early work is a stepping stone to later breakthroughs. 15．What does the underlined part “ushering in” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Introducing. B．Predicting. C．Delaying. D．Transforming. 16．Which of the following can be the best title? A．Great Innovations: Individuals Are True Heroes B．From Failure to Success: The Story of Penicillin C．The Lone Genius: Fleming’s Discovery of Penicillin D．The Long Road to Penicillin: How Innovation Happens 【答案】13．C 14．D 15．A 16．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了青霉素从发现到广泛应用经历了漫长的过程，弗莱明发现了青霉素，但后来经过弗洛里和钱恩的努力以及政府支持才得以大规模生产和应用，说明创新不是一蹴而就的，不是单个天才的灵光一闪，而是一个漫长的过程。 13．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Rather than simply starting over, Fleming switched his focus to the fungus. He identified the bacteria-killing substance, which he called “penicillin”, and created the new field of antibiotics (抗生素). ( 弗莱明并没有简单地从头开始，而是把注意力转向了真菌。他发现了杀死细菌的物质，他称之为“青霉素”，并开创了抗生素的新领域。)”以及第二段“That’s how most people see innovation: A flash of brilliance and Eureka, a new world is born in an instant. The truth, however, is not that simple. It wasn’t until 1943 that penicillin came into widespread use.( 这就是大多数人对创新的看法：灵光一闪，一个新的世界就在一瞬间诞生了。然而，事实并非如此简单。直到1943年，盘尼西林才被广泛使用。)”可知，前两段主要讲的是对一种流行的错误观念的纠正。故选C项。 14．推理判断题。根据第三段“To put Fleming’s discovery in context, consider Ignaz Semmelweis, who pioneered hand washing in maternity wards (产房), significantly reducing childbed fever but receiving criticism instead of fame. That was because in the 1850s, his ideas conflicted with the popular theory, which suggested that disease resulted from “bad airs”. After his death in 1865, germ (病菌) theory was finally accepted, paving the way for Fleming’s later work.( 为了把弗莱明的发现放在背景中，想想伊格纳兹·塞梅尔韦斯（Ignaz Semmelweis），他是产科病房洗手的先驱，大大减少了产褥热，但却受到了批评，而不是名声。这是因为在19世纪50年代，他的观点与流行的理论相冲突，后者认为疾病是由“恶劣的空气”造成的。1865年他去世后，细菌理论终于被接受，为弗莱明后来的工作铺平了道路。)”可知，塞梅尔韦斯在产房倡导洗手，显著降低了产褥热，但却受到批评，因为当时流行“坏空气致病”的理论，在他死后病菌理论才被接受，为弗莱明后来的工作铺平了道路，这说明早期的工作是后来突破的垫脚石。故选D项。 15．词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中“the War Production Board asked 21 companies to mass-produce penicillin, saving countless lives(战争生产委员会要求 21 家公司大规模生产青霉素，挽救了无数生命)”以及“the new age of antibiotics (抗生素的新时代)”可知，大规模生产青霉素挽救了无数生命，从而引入了抗生素的新时代，由此可猜测，“ushering in”意思是“引入，开启”，与A选项“Introducing(引见，首次引入)”意思相近。故选A项。 16．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了青霉素从发现到广泛应用经历了漫长的过程，弗莱明发现了青霉素，但后来经过弗洛里和钱恩的努力以及政府支持才得以大规模生产和应用，说明创新不是一蹴而就的，不是单个天才的灵光一闪，而是一个漫长的过程，D选项 “The Long Road to Penicillin: How Innovation Happens(通往青霉素的漫长道路：创新是如何发生的)”符合文章主旨，适合作为文章的标题。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·河北·期末）Maya Merhige is making her major waves in swimming. She is now the third-youngest person to complete an athletic challenge known as the Triple Crown. At the age of 16, she swam 23 miles across the English Channel in the UK with a time of 11 hours, 39 minutes. Merhige had already completed the other two Triple Crown swims. At age 14, with a time of 10 hours, 48 minutes, she became the youngest female to swim the 20-mile Catalina Channel in California. The next year, she completed the 20 Bridges swim in New York City, a distance of 28.5 miles, in 8 hours, 43 minutes. Open-water swimming became her passion at age 9 when she got involved with Swim Across America, a nonprofit organization that funds cancer research. “I’ve been feeling as I’ve gotten older that nearly everyone is touched by cancer, and it’s become more important for me to raise money for this cause,” Merhige, now 17, told The Week Junior. Since she started, she has raised more than $100,000. One of her favorite swims was crossing the 28-mile Ka’iwi Channel in Hawaii. She swam it at age 15, making her the youngest person to do so. It took her more than 27 hours to complete it, and she faced strong winds and jellyfish. Although the physical and mental challenges of her sport are difficult, Merhige says her greatest fear is not finishing a swim. Now she sets her sights on completing the Oceans Seven by 2029, and with her Triple Crown swims, she has four more to go. As she considers the journey ahead, Merhige said it helps to “constantly remind myself to stay in the moment.” 17．What do we know about the Triple Crown? A．It is for young athletes. B．It is a charity event. C．It is a swimming challenge. D．It is an indoor competition. 18．How did Merhige’s involvement with Swim Across America influence her? A．It made her passionate about swimming. B．It helped her overcome her fear of jellyfish. C．It taught her how to swim in the open waters. D．It inspired her to raise funds for cancer research. 19．Why does the author mention the Oceans Seven? A．To show Merhige’s following target. B．To emphasize the game’s importance. C．To showcase Merhige’s achievements. D．To advertise an important sports event. 20．Which of the following can best describe Merhige? A．Determined and kind. B．Ambitious and clever. C．Professional and brave. D．Responsible and skillful. 【答案】17．C 18．D 19．A 20．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了游泳运动员Maya Merhige在游泳方面取得的成就，以及她为癌症研究筹集资金的善举。她完成了被称为“三冠王”的游泳挑战，还计划完成“七大洋”挑战，同时她积极参与公益，为癌症研究筹集了大量资金。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段中“She is now the third-youngest person to complete an athletic challenge known as the Triple Crown(她现在是完成被称为“三冠王”的体育挑战的第三年轻的人)”以及第二段中“Merhige had already completed the other two Triple Crown swims(Merhige已经完成了另外两次“三冠王”游泳挑战)”可知，“三冠王”是一个游泳挑战。故选C项。 18．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Open-water swimming became her passion at age 9 when she got involved with Swim Across America, a nonprofit organization that funds cancer research. “I’ve been feeling as I’ve gotten older that nearly everyone is touched by cancer, and it’s become more important for me to raise money for this cause,” Merhige, now 17, told The Week Junior. (9岁时，她参加了非营利组织“横渡美国游泳”，该组织为癌症研究提供资金，从此，公开水域游泳成了她的爱好。现年17岁的Merhige告诉《少年周刊》：“随着年龄的增长，我越来越觉得几乎每个人都受到癌症的影响，为这项事业筹集资金对我来说变得更加重要。”)”可知，Merhige参与“横渡美国游泳”激发了她为癌症研究筹集资金的热情。故选D项。 19．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now she sets her sights on completing the Oceans Seven by 2029, and with her Triple Crown swims, she has four more to go(现在，她的目标是在2029年前完成“七大洋”挑战，在完成了“三冠王”游泳挑战后，她还有四次挑战要完成)”可推知，作者提到“七大洋”挑战是为了表明Merhige接下来的目标。故选A项。 20．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Although the physical and mental challenges of her sport are difficult, Merhige says her greatest fear is not finishing a swim. Now she sets her sights on completing the Oceans Seven by 2029, and with her Triple Crown swims, she has four more to go(尽管这项运动在身体和精神上都很有挑战性，但Merhige说，她最大的恐惧是没有完成游泳。现在，她的目标是在2029年前完成“七大洋”挑战，在完成了“三冠王”游泳挑战后，她还有四次挑战要完成)”可知，尽管这项运动在身体和精神上都很有挑战性，但Merhige说，她最大的恐惧是没有完成游泳。现在，她的目标是在2029年前完成“七大洋”挑战，可推知，Merhige是个有决心的人；再结合第三段中““I’ve been feeling as I’ve gotten older that nearly everyone is touched by cancer, and it’s become more important for me to raise money for this cause,” Merhige, now 17, told The Week Junior. Since she started, she has raised more than $100,000(现年17岁的Merhige告诉《少年周刊》：“随着年龄的增长，我越来越觉得几乎每个人都受到癌症的影响，为这项事业筹集资金对我来说变得更加重要。”从她开始，她已经筹集了超过10万美元)”可知，为癌症研究这项事业筹集资金对Maya Merhige来说变得更加重要，可推知，Merhige是个善良的人。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·江苏镇江·期末）There was a handful of common clay in the bank of a river. But it had high thoughts of its own value, and wonderful dreams of the great place which it was to fill in the world when the time came for its virtues to be discovered. One day the clay felt itself carried far away over a rough and stony road. But it was not discouraged, for it said to itself: “This is necessary. The path to glory is always rugged. Now I am on my way to play a great part in the world.” But the hard journey was nothing, compared with the suffering that came after it. The clay was put into a container and mixed and beaten. It seemed almost unbearable. But there was comfort in the thought that something very fine and noble was certainly coming out of all this trouble. The clay felt sure that, if it could only wait long enough, a wonderful reward was in store for it. Then an unknown hand put it into an oven, and fires were kindled about it — fierce and penetrating. But through all, the clay held itself together and endured its trials, in the confidence of a great future. At last the baking was finished. The clay was set down upon a board, in the cool air, under the blue sky. The suffering was passed. The reward was at hand. Then the clay saw the reward of all its patience and pain — a common flower-pot, straight and ugly. It felt that it was not destined for a king’s house, nor for a palace of art, because it was made without glory or beauty or honor. Many days it passed in depression. After a while it was filled with earth, and something was buried into the middle of the earth. After that, it was set in a greenhouse, where the sunlight fell warm upon it, and day by day as it waited, something was stirring within it — a new hope. Still it was ignorant, and knew not what the new hope meant. One day the clay was carried into a great church. It had a fine part to play in the world. Glorious music flowed over it. Still it could not understand. The other vessel told it, “You are carrying a royal lily, and the heart of it is like pure gold. The people look toward you because the root of it is in your heart.” Then the clay was content, because, though an earthen pot, it held so great a treasure. 21．How did the clay feel when it was carried over a rough and stony road? A．Calm and ambitious B．Excited and joyful C．Confident and hopeful D．Expectant and persistent 22．What motivated the clay to endure the harsh treatments based on paragraphs 3-4? A．The firm belief that its sufferings would lead to a rewarding future. B．The assumption that it would be decorated carefully after the baking. C．The thought that its sufferings were necessary to gain a special shape. D．The expectation that the trials would shape it into a noble and useful object. 23．What can be inferred from the clay’s final role? A．Location decides an object’s worth. B．Ordinary forms can hold great value. C．Grand expectations always come true. D．Suffering always brings instant rewards. 24．Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A．No pain, no gain. B．Slow and steady wins the race. C．Every cloud has a silver lining. D．Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. 【答案】21．C 22．A 23．B 24．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一块普通陶土经历磨难最终成为承载珍贵百合花的花盆，领悟自身价值的故事。 21．细节理解题。 根据第二段中“But it was not discouraged, for it said to itself: ‘This is necessary. The path to glory is always rugged. Now I am on my way to play a great part in the world.’(但它并不气馁，因为它对自己说：‘这是必要的。通往荣耀的道路总是崎岖不平的。现在，我正要在这个世界上扮演一个重要的角色。’)”可知，当陶土被搬运在崎岖不平的路上时，它感到自信且充满希望。故选C。 22．细节理解题。 根据第三段中“But there was comfort in the thought that something very fine and noble was certainly coming out of all this trouble.(但一想到所有这些麻烦中一定会产生出非常美好和高尚的东西，它就感到安慰)”和第四段中“But through all, the clay held itself together and endured its trials, in the confidence of a great future.(但尽管如此，陶土还是坚持了下来，忍受了考验，坚信未来是美好的)”可知，陶土忍受苛刻待遇的动机是坚信苦难会带来美好的未来。故选A。 23．推理判断题。 根据最后一段中“Then the clay was content, because, though an earthen pot, it held so great a treasure.(然后陶土满足了，因为，虽然它只是一个土盆，却盛着如此珍贵的宝物)”可知，从陶土的最终角色可以推断出平凡的形式也可以承载巨大的价值。故选B。 24．主旨大意题。 本文通过陶土经历磨难最终成为承载珍贵百合花的花盆的故事，传达了平凡之物也能拥有非凡价值的道理，与“Every cloud has a silver lining(乌云背后总有一线阳光)”的寓意相吻合，适合作为标题。A项“没有付出就没有收获”侧重于努力与回报的关系，未突出平凡与非凡的对比；B项“稳扎稳打终获胜”强调过程稳健，与文意不符；D项“不要过早乐观”与故事积极向上的主旨相悖。故选C。 主题03 人与自然：环境与探索 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·河南许昌·期末）Last Thursday afternoon I found myself going down the east side of the Grunhornlucke, a 3,280-metre mountain pass (山道) in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, on skis while tied to the end of a rope. Visibility had disappeared at the top of the pass. As the first in the party, I was meant to be navigating, so I needed something which became crucial at this stage in the project: a sense of direction. This is my final column on my attempt to master ski mountaineering, after I nearly died doing that activity in Russia in 2017. I am grateful to those who have followed my journey and been in touch. In many ways I am extremely tired, weathered by the mountains. My face is sun-and wind-burned; I periodically think that I am forgetting how to speak English. Much of me is ready to go home. But this project still has a long way to go, with the goal of a ski mountaineering race next year. The focus of my course this week with Swiss mountaineering school Bergpunkt, over four stormy days in the Bernese Oberland, was learning to operate independently in the high mountains. This move has been what this whole project is about. Yes, I hope there will be a race at the end. But more important to me is this idea of developing competency in one narrow human endeavor (努力) — uphill skiing — as a secret of competence more generally. We made it to the pass, and again roped up for the zero-visibility glacier descent. My glasses iced up; the rope periodically pulled short. But we made it down into a tree-lined valley under a clearing sky. There remain two things I want to do this winter. As my last guided ski tour, I’d like to do the Haute Route, the classic route between Chamonix and Zermatt. The second, and perhaps more important objective, involving as it does the overcoming of both fear and dependency, is to do some independent ski mountaineering. With friends, not professional guides. 13．What difficulty did the author have last Thursday? A．He broke his skis. B．He could not see clearly. C．He lost touch with his team. D．He could not tie a rope by himself. 14．What is the main reason for the author taking the course? A．To prepare for a race ahead. B．To finish a school project. C．To learn a new life skill. D．To see his potential. 15．What is the author eager to do this winter? A．Go ski mountaineering independently. B．Compete in a ski mountaineering race. C．Finish two guided long-distance ski tours. D．Conquer the mountain pass in Bernese Oberland. 16．Where is this text most likely from? A．A sports magazine. B．A travel guide. C．A scholarly book. D．A news report. 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．A 16．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者在瑞士伯尔尼高地学习滑雪登山课程的经历，包括在恶劣天气下的滑雪过程，还阐述了参加课程的目的以及今年冬天想要完成的事。 13．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Visibility had disappeared at the top of the pass.(在山口顶部，能见度几乎为零)”可知，上周四作者遇到的困难是看不清东西。故选B项。 14．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But more important to me is this idea of developing competency in one narrow human endeavor (努力) —uphill skiing—as a secret of competence more generally.(但对我来说更重要的是，在一项特定的人类活动——滑雪登山中培养能力，以此作为更普遍能力提升的秘诀)”可知，作者参加课程的主要原因是想发掘自己的潜力。故选D项。 15．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“There remain two things I want to do this winter.(今年冬天我还有两件事想做)以及“The second, and perhaps more important objective, involving as it does the overcoming of both fear and dependency, is to do some independent ski mountaineering.(第二个，也许是更重要的目标，因为它涉及到克服恐惧和依赖，就是进行一些独立的滑雪登山活动)”可知，作者今年冬天渴望独立进行滑雪登山活动。故选A项。 16．推理判断题。文章主要讲述作者在瑞士伯尔尼高地学习滑雪登山课程的经历，包括在恶劣天气下的滑雪过程，还阐述了参加课程的目的以及今年冬天想要完成的事。所以主要围绕作者学习滑雪登山展开，包括经历、目标等，与体育活动相关，最有可能来自体育杂志。故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·贵州六盘水·期末）The storm went on for hours, with heavy rain and strong winds masking the small coastal village. Sarah, a dedicated marine biologist, had spent months diligently studying the local dolphin population, and documenting their social structures and migratory patterns. That morning, seeing the dolphins act strangely near shore, she feared for their safety as the wind howled. As daylight faded and the storm intensified, villagers closed windows and tied fishing boats. But Sarah, deeply troubled by the dolphins’ suffering, couldn’t just stand by. Ignoring the warnings of the villagers, Sarah put on her raincoat and rushed to the beach. The waves were crashing violently, but she spotted a young dolphin stranded (搁浅) in the shallow water. Its tail was injured, probably after being violently thrown against the rocks. The animal’s panicked struggling worsened its injuries. Without hesitation, Sarah walked into the freezing water and gently lifted the poor animal. With great effort, she carried the dolphin to a nearby tide pool, where it would be safe until the storm passed. She cleaned its wound and stayed by its side, whispering calming words. Hours later, the storm began to fade, and the dolphin’s breathing steadied. Exhausted but relieved, Sarah smiled as she watched it swim weakly around the pool. The next morning, the villagers gathered to see the rescued dolphin. Among them was an elderly fisherman who had initially criticized Sarah’s actions as reckless (冲动的). Now, watching the dolphin recover, he approached her and said quietly, “You were right. We should all do our part to protect these creatures.” 17．What does the dolphins’ behavior in paragraph l suggest? A．They had lost their way. B．They were migrating early. C．They were enjoying the storm. D．They sensed the coming danger. 18．Why did Sarah go to the beach during the storm? A．She went to study the storm. B．She worried about the dolphins. C．She cared about the villagers. D．She wanted to watch the waves. 19．Which words best describe Sarah? A．Serious and generous. B．Smart and responsible. C．Selfless and advisable. D．Caring and courageous. 20．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To describe the power of a storm. B．To explain the behavior of dolphins. C．To show humans’ responsible actions. D．To promote coastal villagers’ lifestyle. 【答案】17．D 18．B 19．D 20．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述海洋生物学家莎拉在暴风雨中不顾村民警告，勇敢救助搁浅海豚，最终赢得村民认可，展现人类对动物负责的行为。 17．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“That morning, seeing the dolphins act strangely near shore, she feared for their safety as the wind howled.(那天早上，看到海豚在岸边行为异常，随着狂风呼啸，她为它们的安全担忧)”可知，海豚的异常行为表明它们感觉到了即将到来的危险。故选D项。 18．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But Sarah, deeply troubled by the dolphins’ suffering, couldn’t just stand by.(但是莎拉，因海豚所遭受的痛苦而深感不安，无法袖手旁观)”可知，莎拉在暴风雨中前往海滩是因为她担心海豚。故选B项。 19．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Ignoring the warnings of the villagers, Sarah put on her raincoat and rushed to the beach.(莎拉不顾村民的警告，穿上雨衣冲向海滩)”以及第三段“She cleaned its wound and stayed by its side, whispering calming words.(她清理了它的伤口，并守在它身边，轻声说着安抚的话)”可知，莎拉勇敢地在暴风雨中去救助海豚，且悉心照顾它，说明她既关爱动物又很勇敢。故选D项。 20．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中渔夫说的话“You were right. We should all do our part to protect these creatures.(你是对的。我们都应该尽自己的一份力量来保护这些生物)”可知，文章主要通过莎拉救助海豚的故事，展现了人类对动物负责的行为。故选C项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我：生活与学习，做人与做事 Passage 1 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B Passage 2 【答案】5．C 6．A 7．D 8．B Passage 3 【答案】9．C 10．C 11．D 12．B 主题02 人与社会：文化、社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D Passage 2 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．A 8．B Passage 3 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．D 12．A 主题03 人与自然：环境与探索 Passage 1 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A Passage 2 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．D 8．A Passage 3 【答案】9．C 10．C 11．D 12．B 主题01 人与自我：生活与学习，做人与做事 Passage 1 【答案】13．A 14．B 15．B 16．A Passage 2 【答案】17．D 18．B 19．C 20．A Passage 3 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．D 24．D 主题02 人与社会：文化、社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 【答案】13．C 14．D 15．A 16．D Passage 2 【答案】17．C 18．D 19．A 20．A Passage 3 【答案】21．C 22．A 23．B 24．C 主题03 人与自然：环境与探索 Passage 1 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．A 16．A Passage 2 【答案】17．D 18．B 19．D 20．C / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我：生活与学习，做人与做事 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·吉林·期末）Mom died just before the Christmas season the year before, after a short battle with cancer. At the age of seventy-two, she had been well prepared for her death, but I was not. Of both French and Indian background, she had a gentle, soft touch. All her life, Mom was there for me; although now a grown woman, I still needed my senior parent for advice and comfort. We were the best of friends, and over the years, we shared, laughed and cried together. I often found myself wearing her red sweater, which had been Mom’s favourite, and it was faded and worn from years of use. To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me. Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled (干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers. Mom lost both her cultures when she married my father, a white man, and moved from her island to live on his. When she arrived in isolated and rural Cardigan at the age of eighteen, she began to learn English. Sadly, her knowledge of both French and her native Chinook began to fade away. One of my favourite memories are the native powwws (帕瓦仪式) we attended on Panmure Island. First Nations people from all over North America travelled there to participate in the powwows. It was an opportunity for Mom to mingle with the First Nations people, wear her native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” Although she had moved into the white man’s world when she married, she never lost her Chinook heritage of strong native spirituality, deep respect for the land, and love for the outdoors-all of which she passed on to me and my eight brothers and sisters. Now, her image travels with me when I feel grief and pain. She always wears the red sweater and for an instant, our hands join. Death has not separated us. 1．Why did I keep Mom’s red sweater? A．It was a gift from my mom as my best friend. B．It held many memories and offered me comfort. C．It was Mom’s favourite despite its overuse. D．It witnessed my growth from a girl to a woman. 2．Why did Mom love to attend the native powwow? A．She felt isolated and wanted to make friends there. B．She lost her culture after she married my father. C．She was eager to be identified with her ancient roots. D．She was passionate about outdoor activities. 3．Which of the following best describes Mom? A．Quiet and considerate. B．Strict and determined. C．Talkative and humorous. D．Hardworking and caring. 4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．Silenced Cultural Identity B．A Valuable Heritage C．The Red Sweater D．Journey to the Roots Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期末）For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. Combined with light and shadow, his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above. Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby. “It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to have pleasure…” “I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation.” he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift. To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first. Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared. “Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what’s the quickest way of getting rid of this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.” 5．Where does Simon Beck create art? A．On canvas. B．In the sky. C．On snow fields. D．At soccer courts. 6．Why did Beck create his first drawing? A．To seek fun. B．To prove his talent. C．To develop a new hobby. D．To enhance his former career. 7．What contributes to Beck’s art creation? A．His passion for skiing. B．His competitive nature. C．His dream to be an artist. D．His experience of making maps. 8．What did Beck think of his painting work? A．Boring. B．Rewarding. C．Demanding. D．Discouraging. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·吉林长春·期末）“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.” Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being. Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life. 9．Why would Thys like to give a mask and snorkel set to students? A．To carry out a survey. B．To tell a joke. C．To encourage them to explore the ocean. D．To advertise these products. 10．What greatly encourages Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? A．The award from the government. B．Her parents’ suggestions. C．The chance to let people respect and protect the ocean. D．The profit from the fish in the sea. 11．What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? A．It is often mistaken as other fish. B．It is ordinary but very important. C．It is a kind of rare fish in danger. D．It is unique and has big scientific value. 12．Which of the following can best describe Thys? A．Outgoing and caring. B．Devoted and passionate. C．Confident and sporty. D．Hardworking and brave. 主题02 人与社会：文化、社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·山东临沂·期末）In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor Nasheng is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers. Nasheng graduated in Tibetan medicine from Qinghai University in Qinghai Province. Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said. When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. Her accommodation is a simple room inside the inpatient ward. Other than a barbecue restaurant, there are no other entertainment options in town. Although Yangla Town has a small population, its villages are spread across more than 1,000 square kilometers, often requiring several hours of travel by car to reach each one. This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here?” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. “Now the service station has moved into a new building, and a village doctor is seeing patients there,” Nasheng said. The Yangla Town health center also organizes mobile free clinics in different villages every month, supported by a committed team of over 20 staff members. Looking ahead, she hopes to continue her studies. “I want to pursue a master’s degree and learn more about acupuncture (针灸) techniques,” she said. “But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home.” 1．What motivated Nasheng to study Tibetan medicine? A．Cultural differences. B．Healthcare challenges. C．Her family’s pressure. D．Fellow villagers’ poverty. 2．What can we know about Yangla Town? A．It is cut off from big cities. B．It is an entertainment center. C．It has various medical facilities. D．It has a concentrated population. 3．How did Nasheng improve healthcare? A．By launching an initiative. B．By training a medical team. C．By building a new health station. D．By organizing mobile free clinics. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．Home Above 3,000 Meters B．Building Trust in a Remote Village C．The Challenges of Rural Medical Services D．Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town Passage 2 （24-25高二下·湖南衡阳·期末）I believe dancing is in my nature, driven by my heartbeat, blood pulse, and the music in my mind. So I dance daily. The seldom-used dining room of my house has become my ballroom, with a hardwood floor, a stereo, and a disco ball. I have some music ready: waltz, swing, country, rock -and-roll, and tango (探戈舞曲). Each morning, I turn on the music, and it’s dance time! As a quiet woman, I dance alone, considering it a form of healthy movement and moving meditation. Tango is my recent enthusiasm. It’s complex and difficult, so I take three lessons a week and go out to dance three nights a week. I m even planning a three month trip to Buenos Aires to immerse myself in tango culture. The first time I went tango dancing, I was too intimidated to get on the floor. I remembered a similar experience at a village wedding on the Greek island of Crete, where I stayed on the sidelines because the fancy footwork confused me. Moments later, an older woman, reading my mind, sat beside me and said, “If you join the dancing, you will feel foolish. If you do not, you will also feel foolish. So, why not dance?” She added that if I didn’t dance, they would know I was a fool, but if I tried, they would think well of me. Her words inspired me to take up the challenge of tango. A friend viewed my passion for tango as an ambitious pursuit, saying, “Tango? At your age? You must be out of your mind!” But I see it as a deeply considered decision. My passion for tango hides my fear of aging and boredom. I seek the thrill of starting something new that challenges my mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.” 5．What does the underlined word “intimidated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Bored. B．Excited. C．Frightened. D．Surprised. 6．Why did the older woman talk with the author? A．To make fun of her. B．To encourage her to dance. C．To teach her dancing skills. D．To discuss Greek wedding dance. 7．What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? A．Tango lets her live life fully. B．Dancing makes her younger. C．Aging should be faced actively. D．New challenges bring true happiness. 8．What can be the best title for the text? A．My Journey to Buenos Aires. B．Dancing Beyond Age Limits. C．Challenges of Learning Tango. D．Overcoming Fear Through Tango. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽宿州·期末）As a fully bilingual Latina raising multicultural kid, I have always imagined myself passing down the Spanish language to them. I’ve had to think of more creative ways to get them excited about learning the language. Earlier this year we decided to take a Spanish immersion trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We stayed at the Lopesan Costa Bavaro, a 5-star, all-inclusive hotel to make travel. and family activities a lot easier. To me, language is about more than just the words themselves; I want to teach them to value the world and: its many cultures. So the goal of the trip was to primarily speak to my kids in Spanish and offer them an enriching travel experience. I blocked out two-to-three-hour windows to speak to them only in Spanish. each: day and found that they became curious about the language and kept asking me how to translate words, even when we weren’t in practice mode. One of their favorite spots in the hotel was the ice cream shop. The kids learned what to call the sweet treat in Spanish (helado) and asked how to say the different ice cream flavors in Spanish too. The most important part of the immersion trip was to have fun and to set realistic expectations about their language development journey. My kids weren’t going to leave the trip being fully bilingual, but the goal was to spark their interest and create a positive learning experience. For me, it was also a reminder to let go of the bilingual parenting pressure I constantly put on myself. So much of passing down a language requires planning and consistency, which can be hard to keep up with at times — and that’s OK. Once we got home, my son asked us to download the app Duolingo on our devices so he could continue practicing his Spanish. And I still make it a point to occasionally shift to Spanish and teach them new words: little by little, poco a poco. 9．What was the main purpose of the author’s trip to Punta Cana? A．To enjoy an expensive hotel. B．To teach her kids Spanish through immersion. C．To explore the culture of the Dominican Republic. D．To visit family members living there. 10．How did the author teach her children Spanish during the trip? A．By playing games with them. B．By having them speak Spanish for two to three hours daily. C．By enrolling them in a language school. D．By speaking only Spanish for two to three hours daily. 11．What lesson did the author learn regarding bilingual parenting? A．It is vital to set strict language rules. B．Language learning is not important for cultural identity. C．Children should only learn one language at a time. D．It requires patience, planning, and consistency. 12．What does the author imply about her children’s language development? A．They generate a strong passion for Spanish. B．They became fluent in Spanish by the end of the trip. C．They have formed a habit of learning Spanish after the trip. D．They found Spanish too easy to learn. 主题03 人与自然：环境与探索 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·山东东营·期末）One afternoon, as we approached a mine from the air, a crew of panicked miners went running into the forest. As I followed their progress, something caught my eye: two macaws, flying away like crazy. After we landed, I found macaw feathers, yellow and blue, hanging on a string from a pole in the camp. Cabral shook his head and said that the miners must have hunted and eaten the bird, “The animals Die a silent death,” he said mournfully. For a public servant, Cabral is unusually outspoken — at least on Instagram, where his account is devoted to strongly criticizing animal cruelty. At the camp, Finger told Cabral that he had found signs of an active site deeper in the forest. We followed him,moving silently along a path through the woods. As we advanced, we could hear a dog barking. There in a clearing was a wooden hut, abandoned except for a black dog, yowling miserably. Then we heard a strange noise from a box next to the hut. Cabral lifted a plastic cover, revealing a mass of puppies, just a few days old. He picked up a couple and held them, then walked to a shelf where the miners had been drying wildlife meat. He threw a piece to the mother dog, which began wolfing it. Early in his career, Cabral acquired the nickname Rambo, but it seemed mostly like a joke. He had taken up armed patrols (巡逻) only in service of wildlife conservation,his lifelong passion. He came from Juiz de Fora, a city in Brazil’s central part, and spent his childhood immersed in nature, watching wildlife programs and reading about animals. “This is all I ever wanted to do,” he told me. He earned a degree in biology and another in ecology, then joined IBAMA, a branch of the environment ministry that protects threatened ecosystems. In 2013, Cabral secured approval to build a unit of rangers (护林员) who were committed to saving the environment, by force if necessary. 1．Why did the miners get so panicked that they ran into the forest? A．Because they mined illegally. B．Because they mistook “us” as invaders. C．Because they killed animals cruelly. D．Because they camped without permission. 2．What was Cabral’s career? A．Fighting against evils like Rambo. B．Protecting wildlife, by force if necessary. C．Volunteering in service of wildlife conservation. D．Filming wildlife programs in nature. 3．What do we know about IMAMA? A．It centered on wildlife protection. B．It originally built a unit of armed rangers. C．It was co-founded by Cabral. D．It worked as branch of a non-profit organization. 4．Which can best describe Cabral? A．Passionate and devoted. B．Smart and straightforward. C．Cooperative and courageous. D．Intelligent and knowledgeable. Passage 2 （25-26高二下·河南郑州·期末）As a child, Danielle Belleny’s love for nature led her to wildlife biology. Growing up, Danielle Belleny was always outdoors, picking up insects and investigating the animal world on her own. She hadn’t yet heard of wildlife biology, but that’s what she was learning about. She wanted to be a vet, a person who can treat sick or injured animals, at first. She said, “I always knew I wanted to work with animals, and as a kid, that was the only job I knew where I could do that.” But when Belleny was in college, her dad advised her to learn wildlife biology instead of veterinary (兽医学). Later, Belleny started working on research projects. One project involved placing trackers on a bird called the northern bobwhite. For another, she spent time feeding goats, as a way to protect a grass habitat for endangered box turtles without hurting them. Belleny’s current job at Plateau Land and Wildlife Management lets her split her time between the indoors and outdoors. It also lets her work with people. “In the mornings, I’m usually out the door before sunrise,” she says. She observes birds, keeping track of different species. And she searches for signs of what other animals in the area are doing. Around lunchtime, she’ll return home and write up a report. In the afternoon, she leaves for another site visit. She advises people on how to protect the wildlife that lives on their farm. Her work takes her all around Texas. Outside of work, young Belleny has been bird-watching for seven years. Her first book This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds was published in May, 2022. Now she’s working on a children’s book about birding, which is scheduled to come out in spring 2024. Belleny has some advice for young people thinking about careers. “Try everything you’re interested in through books and libraries. If you’re into wildlife biology, go to a library and find some field guides. After learning much information, you can do research work more easily”. 5．What did Belleny want to do at the very beginning? A．Protecting wildlife. B．Watching birds daily. C．Working as a vet. D．Looking after goats. 6．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Belleny? A．Her research reports. B．Her field work. C．Her link with animals. D．Her services to farmers. 7．What service can Belleny provide for landowners in her current job? A．Writing reports. B．Indoor consultations. C．Wildlife photography. D．Wildlife protection advice. 8．What advice does Belleny offer to young people considering careers? A．Explore diverse interests through books. B．Attend wildlife biology workshops. C．Pursue a degree in biology. D．Explore nature outdoors. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·吉林长春·期末）“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.” Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being. Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life. 9．Why would Thys like to give a mask and snorkel set to students? A．To carry out a survey. B．To tell a joke. C．To encourage them to explore the ocean. D．To advertise these products. 10．What greatly encourages Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? A．The award from the government. B．Her parents’ suggestions. C．The chance to let people respect and protect the ocean. D．The profit from the fish in the sea. 11．What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? A．It is often mistaken as other fish. B．It is ordinary but very important. C．It is a kind of rare fish in danger. D．It is unique and has big scientific value. 12．Which of the following can best describe Thys? A．Outgoing and caring. B．Devoted and passionate. C．Confident and sporty. D．Hardworking and brave. 主题01 人与自我：生活与学习，做人与做事 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·福建福州·期末）Glenn Cunningham, “the Kansas Ironman”, was an American middle­distance runner, and was considered the greatest American miler of all time. Glenn was born in Kansas on August 4, 1909. At 7, Glenn was badly burned in an accidental fire in their schoolhouse. The little boy did survive after a long battle, though doctors told his mother that he was sure to die. Unfortunately from his waist down, he had no motor ability. But with his iron persistence and determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk and then to run. By the time he was 12, he had beaten all the local high school runners. His legs remained deeply scarred, however. Throughout his life, he would have to spend time doing long warm­up exercises in order to maintain circulation (血液循环). In addition, his injuries meant that he could never run smoothly or efficiently. When in university, he ran for the university track team and won his first big race, the 1932 NCAA 1500 meters. That summer, he was selected for the U．S. Olympic track team and came in fourth in the 1500­meter race in the Olympic Games. In 1933, he won the AAU 800 meters with a time of 1′51.8″. Overall, he ran 20 races during that summer. That year he was called “Ironman”． Although Glenn might have used his name as a star athlete to make a great deal of money, he was more interested in helping others. He and his wife opened the Glenn Cunningham Youth Ranch and raised over 10,000 foster children over three decades. Throughout his life, Glenn won many awards including the Sullivan Memorial Trophy. He was also elected to the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. As an example of the power of positive thinking and faith in oneself, Glenn continues to be an inspiration to many. 13．What helped Glenn regain the ability to walk? A．His strong will. B．His mother’s support. C．His great desire to win races. D．His continuous treatment. 14．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Why warm­up exercises were necessary. B．What effects the accident had on Glenn. C．How Glenn beat other high school runners. D．Why Glenn could recover from the injuries. 15．Why did Glenn get the name “Ironman”？ A．He won the championship in the Olympics. B．He competed in many races in a single year. C．He got the strongest body in the track team. D．He wore a pair of iron sports shoes in games. 16．Which of the following can best describe Glenn? A．Caring and determined. B．Hard­working and humorous. C．Warm­hearted and ambitious. D．Well­educated and optimistic. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·山东菏泽·期末）In Antarctica, my team really wanted to capture the moment when emperor penguin (企鹅) chicks jump into the ocean for their first swim. We had been in Antarctica for two months before it was time for these chicks to fledge. Fledging is when birds grow feathers that help them fly or, in the case of penguins, swim. Mom and Dad have headed out to sea for good, and the five-month-old chicks are realizing their parents aren’t coming back: They must hunt for themselves. So these penguin “teenagers” form little groups and start waddling (摇摆) toward the sea together. The young penguins look messy as they shed the soft feathers that keep them warm and grow out their adult swimming feathers. Each has a unique boy-band-style haircut. The penguins must walk about 15 miles from the home atop an enormous ice shelf to reach the water’s edge. We follow the birds from afar on snowmobiles. They crowd together at the end of the path and stare down like, “what’s that?” They’ve never seen the ocean before! To my amazement, I see several hundred chicks gather at the edge of a 50-foot ice cliff! They stand together for four hours, staring at the rough water below. Finally one chick steps in front of the others, waddles to the edge of the cliff and dives off the side. I watch in fear, afraid the bird won’t resurface in the water after the long fall. But then it makes it, back up! It swims farther out to sea, never looking back. At first the other penguins are like “Oh my gosh, what did Steve just do?” But then they realize it’s safe to jump. They begin to pour off the cliff, several little soft balls at a time. Some jump off stylishly, and others slip and fall backward. Some even flap their wings as if they’ll fly. This dive is their entrance into adulthood. They’ll swim out to sea and won’t return to the home for several years. How lucky we are to see this huge moment in their lives. 17．What does fledging mean for penguins? A．They’ll fly like other birds. B．They’ll look for their parents. C．They’ll look cooler than ever. D．They’ll live an independent life. 18．How does the author feel about the young penguins at the cliff? A．Frightened. B．Concerned. C．Exited. D．Confused. 19．Who does “Steve” in the last paragraph refer to? A．The father penguin. B．The author. C．The first penguin to dive. D．The author’s teammate. 20．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Dive into Adulthood B．Legends of Penguins C．Scenery in Antarctica D．Adventures in Antarctica Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽合肥·期末）Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, 105, recently walked the stage at Stanford University to receive her master’s degree in education for the coursework she completed in 1941. A smiling Hislop rose to an ovation (鼓掌) on June 16 as she received her degree and master’s hood at the university’s Graduate School of Education diploma ceremony while her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cheered her on. Hislop, a native of Palo Alto, California, earned her bachelor’s degree in education in 1940 from Stanford’s then-School of Education with the plan of earning a master’s degree so she could begin teaching. She was stimulated for an education career by her grandmother, who was a pre-Civil War educator in Kansas, and her aunt, who served as headmaster of a West Los Angeles school. However, her boyfriend at the time, George Hislop, was called to serve in World War II, so the two got married and Virginia Hislop left Stanford after completing her coursework but before handing in her thesis (论文). Her decision to put obtaining her master’s degree on hold did not pause her commitment to education. Hislop has served on the Yakima School Board of Directors, is a founding board of directors member of Yakima Community College and served for 20 years on the board of Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington. “I think I did good things for our local school system and I helped broaden it out,” she told Stanford University. “For me, this degree is an appreciation of the many years I’ve put in working for the schools in the Yakima area and on different boards.” “I felt that all the kids should have an opportunity to develop their potential as best they could, and that everybody should have a crack at higher education if they wanted,” Hislop said. 21．What happened to Hislop at Stanford University on June 16? A．She completed her master’s thesis. B．She received her master’s degree in education. C．She was praised for her service in education. D．She was honored and included in the Hall of Fame. 22．How did World War II impact Hislop’s educational pursuits? A．It led her to join the military along with her boyfriend. B．It inspired her to become an advocate for fairness in education. C．It caused her to move to Washington state for work opportunities. D．It caused her to delay completing her master’s degree due to marriage. 23．What can be inferred about Hislop’s commitment to education? A．She was a firm advocate for equal opportunities. B．She was not involved in education until her late age. C．She only pursued her master’s degree after retirement. D．She actively contributed to the education system in Yakima. 24．What is the main idea of the text? A．The life story of an elderly female graduate. B．The challenges faced by women in education. C．The importance of pursuing higher education. D．The recognition of a lifetime of service in education. 主题02 人与社会：文化、社会服务与人际沟通 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·广东深圳·期末）When Alexander Fleming returned to his lab in 1928, he found a bacteria culture he had grown was infected by fungus (霉菌). The fungus killed any bacteria colonies it touched. Rather than simply starting over, Fleming switched his focus to the fungus. He identified the bacteria-killing substance, which he called “penicillin”, and created the new field of antibiotics (抗生素). That’s how most people see innovation: A flash of brilliance and Eureka, a new world is born in an instant. The truth, however, is not that simple. It wasn’t until 1943 that penicillin came into widespread use. To put Fleming’s discovery in context, consider Ignaz Semmelweis, who pioneered hand washing in maternity wards (产房), significantly reducing childbed fever but receiving criticism instead of fame. That was because in the 1850s, his ideas conflicted with the popular theory, which suggested that disease resulted from “bad airs”. After his death in 1865, germ (病菌) theory was finally accepted, paving the way for Fleming’s later work. Fleming was a gifted biologist but a poor communicator. When he published his results in 1929, few took notice. In 1935, Howard Florey and Ernst Chain discovered Fleming’s paper, understood its importance, and developed methods to produce penicillin in quantity. By 1943, with World War Ⅱ going on fiercely, the War Production Board asked 21 companies to mass-produce penicillin, saving countless lives and ushering in the new age of antibiotics. Fleming, Florey and Chain received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945. Penicillin owes much of its success to government support. For many other groundbreaking innovations like the Internet and GPS, their innovators, while carving their own path, are often uncertain of where the opportunity lies until they team up with other informed officials and big firms that might have the resources to turn their ideas into reality quickly. So, look at any significant innovation and the myth of the lone genius, and the “eureka moment” breaks down. 13．What are the first two paragraphs mainly about? A．An account of a lab story. B．Redefinition of a traditional view. C．Correction of a popular misconception. D．An analysis of a scientific phenomenon. 14．What is the message conveyed in paragraph 3? A．Great minds think alike. B．The early bird catches the worm. C．Luck’s got your back when it comes to success. D．Early work is a stepping stone to later breakthroughs. 15．What does the underlined part “ushering in” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Introducing. B．Predicting. C．Delaying. D．Transforming. 16．Which of the following can be the best title? A．Great Innovations: Individuals Are True Heroes B．From Failure to Success: The Story of Penicillin C．The Lone Genius: Fleming’s Discovery of Penicillin D．The Long Road to Penicillin: How Innovation Happens Passage 2 （24-25高二下·河北·期末）Maya Merhige is making her major waves in swimming. She is now the third-youngest person to complete an athletic challenge known as the Triple Crown. At the age of 16, she swam 23 miles across the English Channel in the UK with a time of 11 hours, 39 minutes. Merhige had already completed the other two Triple Crown swims. At age 14, with a time of 10 hours, 48 minutes, she became the youngest female to swim the 20-mile Catalina Channel in California. The next year, she completed the 20 Bridges swim in New York City, a distance of 28.5 miles, in 8 hours, 43 minutes. Open-water swimming became her passion at age 9 when she got involved with Swim Across America, a nonprofit organization that funds cancer research. “I’ve been feeling as I’ve gotten older that nearly everyone is touched by cancer, and it’s become more important for me to raise money for this cause,” Merhige, now 17, told The Week Junior. Since she started, she has raised more than $100,000. One of her favorite swims was crossing the 28-mile Ka’iwi Channel in Hawaii. She swam it at age 15, making her the youngest person to do so. It took her more than 27 hours to complete it, and she faced strong winds and jellyfish. Although the physical and mental challenges of her sport are difficult, Merhige says her greatest fear is not finishing a swim. Now she sets her sights on completing the Oceans Seven by 2029, and with her Triple Crown swims, she has four more to go. As she considers the journey ahead, Merhige said it helps to “constantly remind myself to stay in the moment.” 17．What do we know about the Triple Crown? A．It is for young athletes. B．It is a charity event. C．It is a swimming challenge. D．It is an indoor competition. 18．How did Merhige’s involvement with Swim Across America influence her? A．It made her passionate about swimming. B．It helped her overcome her fear of jellyfish. C．It taught her how to swim in the open waters. D．It inspired her to raise funds for cancer research. 19．Why does the author mention the Oceans Seven? A．To show Merhige’s following target. B．To emphasize the game’s importance. C．To showcase Merhige’s achievements. D．To advertise an important sports event. 20．Which of the following can best describe Merhige? A．Determined and kind. B．Ambitious and clever. C．Professional and brave. D．Responsible and skillful. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·江苏镇江·期末）There was a handful of common clay in the bank of a river. But it had high thoughts of its own value, and wonderful dreams of the great place which it was to fill in the world when the time came for its virtues to be discovered. One day the clay felt itself carried far away over a rough and stony road. But it was not discouraged, for it said to itself: “This is necessary. The path to glory is always rugged. Now I am on my way to play a great part in the world.” But the hard journey was nothing, compared with the suffering that came after it. The clay was put into a container and mixed and beaten. It seemed almost unbearable. But there was comfort in the thought that something very fine and noble was certainly coming out of all this trouble. The clay felt sure that, if it could only wait long enough, a wonderful reward was in store for it. Then an unknown hand put it into an oven, and fires were kindled about it — fierce and penetrating. But through all, the clay held itself together and endured its trials, in the confidence of a great future. At last the baking was finished. The clay was set down upon a board, in the cool air, under the blue sky. The suffering was passed. The reward was at hand. Then the clay saw the reward of all its patience and pain — a common flower-pot, straight and ugly. It felt that it was not destined for a king’s house, nor for a palace of art, because it was made without glory or beauty or honor. Many days it passed in depression. After a while it was filled with earth, and something was buried into the middle of the earth. After that, it was set in a greenhouse, where the sunlight fell warm upon it, and day by day as it waited, something was stirring within it — a new hope. Still it was ignorant, and knew not what the new hope meant. One day the clay was carried into a great church. It had a fine part to play in the world. Glorious music flowed over it. Still it could not understand. The other vessel told it, “You are carrying a royal lily, and the heart of it is like pure gold. The people look toward you because the root of it is in your heart.” Then the clay was content, because, though an earthen pot, it held so great a treasure. 21．How did the clay feel when it was carried over a rough and stony road? A．Calm and ambitious B．Excited and joyful C．Confident and hopeful D．Expectant and persistent 22．What motivated the clay to endure the harsh treatments based on paragraphs 3-4? A．The firm belief that its sufferings would lead to a rewarding future. B．The assumption that it would be decorated carefully after the baking. C．The thought that its sufferings were necessary to gain a special shape. D．The expectation that the trials would shape it into a noble and useful object. 23．What can be inferred from the clay’s final role? A．Location decides an object’s worth. B．Ordinary forms can hold great value. C．Grand expectations always come true. D．Suffering always brings instant rewards. 24．Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A．No pain, no gain. B．Slow and steady wins the race. C．Every cloud has a silver lining. D．Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. 主题03 人与自然：环境与探索 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·河南许昌·期末）Last Thursday afternoon I found myself going down the east side of the Grunhornlucke, a 3,280-metre mountain pass (山道) in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, on skis while tied to the end of a rope. Visibility had disappeared at the top of the pass. As the first in the party, I was meant to be navigating, so I needed something which became crucial at this stage in the project: a sense of direction. This is my final column on my attempt to master ski mountaineering, after I nearly died doing that activity in Russia in 2017. I am grateful to those who have followed my journey and been in touch. In many ways I am extremely tired, weathered by the mountains. My face is sun-and wind-burned; I periodically think that I am forgetting how to speak English. Much of me is ready to go home. But this project still has a long way to go, with the goal of a ski mountaineering race next year. The focus of my course this week with Swiss mountaineering school Bergpunkt, over four stormy days in the Bernese Oberland, was learning to operate independently in the high mountains. This move has been what this whole project is about. Yes, I hope there will be a race at the end. But more important to me is this idea of developing competency in one narrow human endeavor (努力) — uphill skiing — as a secret of competence more generally. We made it to the pass, and again roped up for the zero-visibility glacier descent. My glasses iced up; the rope periodically pulled short. But we made it down into a tree-lined valley under a clearing sky. There remain two things I want to do this winter. As my last guided ski tour, I’d like to do the Haute Route, the classic route between Chamonix and Zermatt. The second, and perhaps more important objective, involving as it does the overcoming of both fear and dependency, is to do some independent ski mountaineering. With friends, not professional guides. 13．What difficulty did the author have last Thursday? A．He broke his skis. B．He could not see clearly. C．He lost touch with his team. D．He could not tie a rope by himself. 14．What is the main reason for the author taking the course? A．To prepare for a race ahead. B．To finish a school project. C．To learn a new life skill. D．To see his potential. 15．What is the author eager to do this winter? A．Go ski mountaineering independently. B．Compete in a ski mountaineering race. C．Finish two guided long-distance ski tours. D．Conquer the mountain pass in Bernese Oberland. 16．Where is this text most likely from? A．A sports magazine. B．A travel guide. C．A scholarly book. D．A news report. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·贵州六盘水·期末）The storm went on for hours, with heavy rain and strong winds masking the small coastal village. Sarah, a dedicated marine biologist, had spent months diligently studying the local dolphin population, and documenting their social structures and migratory patterns. That morning, seeing the dolphins act strangely near shore, she feared for their safety as the wind howled. As daylight faded and the storm intensified, villagers closed windows and tied fishing boats. But Sarah, deeply troubled by the dolphins’ suffering, couldn’t just stand by. Ignoring the warnings of the villagers, Sarah put on her raincoat and rushed to the beach. The waves were crashing violently, but she spotted a young dolphin stranded (搁浅) in the shallow water. Its tail was injured, probably after being violently thrown against the rocks. The animal’s panicked struggling worsened its injuries. Without hesitation, Sarah walked into the freezing water and gently lifted the poor animal. With great effort, she carried the dolphin to a nearby tide pool, where it would be safe until the storm passed. She cleaned its wound and stayed by its side, whispering calming words. Hours later, the storm began to fade, and the dolphin’s breathing steadied. Exhausted but relieved, Sarah smiled as she watched it swim weakly around the pool. The next morning, the villagers gathered to see the rescued dolphin. Among them was an elderly fisherman who had initially criticized Sarah’s actions as reckless (冲动的). Now, watching the dolphin recover, he approached her and said quietly, “You were right. We should all do our part to protect these creatures.” 17．What does the dolphins’ behavior in paragraph l suggest? A．They had lost their way. B．They were migrating early. C．They were enjoying the storm. D．They sensed the coming danger. 18．Why did Sarah go to the beach during the storm? A．She went to study the storm. B．She worried about the dolphins. C．She cared about the villagers. D．She wanted to watch the waves. 19．Which words best describe Sarah? A．Serious and generous. B．Smart and responsible. C．Selfless and advisable. D．Caring and courageous. 20．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To describe the power of a storm. B．To explain the behavior of dolphins. C．To show humans’ responsible actions. D．To promote coastal villagers’ lifestyle. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $