专题02 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文）（期末真题汇编，陕晋青宁专用）高二英语下学期

**基本信息** 高中英语期末阅读理解汇编，精选12篇记叙文与议论文，涵盖艺术体育、社会文化等主题，试题来源多地期末真题，注重人文素养与思维能力考查。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|60题|细节理解、词义猜测、推理判断、主旨大意|以敦煌守护者故事考查文化传承，通过康复经历题组设计推理梯度，来源山西、陕西等地期末真题|

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文） 主题01 人与社会——艺术与体育 Passage 1：1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D Passage 2：5．D 6．B 7．C 8．D Passage 3：9．B 10．A 11．C 12．D 主题02 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1：13．B 14．C 15．A 16．B Passage 2：17．B 18．C 19．D 20．C Passage 3：21．A 22．D 23．C 24．B 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1：25．A 26．B 27．B 28．A Passage 2：29．C 30．B 31．C 32．A Passage 3：33．C 34．D 35．A 36．B 主题02 人与社会——善行义举 Passage 1：37．B 38．C 39．D 40．A Passage 2：41．D 42．A 43．B 44．A Passage 3：45．C 46．A 47．B 48．C 主题03 人与社会——生活故事 Passage 1：49．D 50．A 51．C 52．B Passage 2：53．D 54．B 55．C 56．D Passage 3：57．D 58．C 59．D 60．B / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文） 主题01 人与社会——艺术与体育 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·山西吕梁·期末） When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art standardized (标准化) exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 1．What did the author think of her drawing before the standardised exam? A．Discouraging. B．Meaningless. C．Satisfying. D．Empowering. 2．In her 30s, the author ______. A．avoided oil painting practice B．searched for a painting career C．took oil painting seriously D．began water colours as a hobby 3．What attracted the author to oil paintings at last? A．Her ambition. B．Her dream. C．Her grade. D．Her taboo. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It never rains but it pours. C．Dreams are the reflections of realities. D．Strong will can move mountains. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小热爱画画，经历挫折后重拾画笔的故事。 1．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“In secondary school art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. (上中学时，美术是我最喜欢的科目。因为我太喜欢它了，所以我觉得自己很擅长)”可知，作者认为自己在画画方面很擅长，所以对自己的绘画感到满意。故选C。 2．细节理解题。由文章第三段中“However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. (三十多岁的时候，我交了一些画家朋友，学到了欣赏艺术的新视角。然而，我还是不敢真正尝试画画。虽然这些新朋友有的是使用油画颜料的抽象画家，有的是版画家，还有的是雕塑家，但我把画油画当作一种禁忌，认为自己不被允许去尝试这种高级的艺术形式)”可知，在30多岁时，作者避免练习油画。故选A。 3．细节理解题。由文章第四段“One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. (在我四十出头的一个晚上，我做了个梦，梦里一个穿红衣服的高大女人向我走来，递给我一袋颜料，让我开始画画。这个梦太真实了，让我深受触动。它就像一股能量，让我找回了失去的东西。于是，我开始尝试用水彩作画。最后，我买了一些油画颜料)”可知，是梦让作者开始尝试画油画。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. (要成为一名成功的画家需要有决心。我意识到自己一直害怕有太多的欲望。那个梦提醒我，那些恐惧和渴望可以激励我去冒险和尝试)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者从儿时热爱画画到后来不敢尝试油画，再到最后勇敢尝试并享受画画的过程，体现了作者坚强的意志，“Strong will can move mountains (坚定的意志可以移山)”符合题意。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·山西运城·期末） One of my earliest memories is of my father sitting me down at our kitchen table with canvases, paints, and brushes. He taught me how to blend colors and use different materials. Whenever we felt inspired, we set out all our materials and painted what our hearts desired. My father grew up in a small village in the Dominican Republic. Despite not having many materials available, he created art with whatever he had. My father saved his money to buy paints and colored pencils to draw on the walls around his home. When he was 15, he arrived in America alone and stayed with his aunt in Florida for a while before finishing high school in New York with another aunt. He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship. As I got older, he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of my art supplies. He taught me to find beauty in everything and everyone around me. I grew to love drawing people, as I could highlight the physical features that make everyone unique and beautiful. It wasn’t until I began looking carefully into my father’s paintings and the work of popular artists on Instagram that I started to be more critical of my work. I started to worry that I could never live up to my father’s talent. My simple, two-dimensional (2D) drawings fell flat compared to his realistic landscapes. Going through my sketchbooks and portfolios, I found fault in all my drawings. Art was my favorite thing in the world but I started to believe I wasn’t good at it. Instead of working toward improving, I decided to give up drawing. My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, “Mia, you should audition for the school. I wish I’d had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid.” My father’s bravery and strength are things that I desire to have. So over the next few months, I worked on my portfolio. Looking back at my pictures, I can see how much I have improved since then. The school must have seen potential in my drawings because I got in! It was eye-opening to attend a college that specializes in the arts. I learned to embrace my individuality and my talent. I have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my self-belief in my art. 5．Why does the author introduce her father’s experience in paragraph 2? A．To prove that art is a way to fight poverty. B．To contrast her life with the difficulties her father experienced. C．To criticize the lack of educational chances in rural areas. D．To illustrate the roots of her father’s influence on her. 6．What do the underlined words “fell flat” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Outperformed other works. B．Lacked visual appeal. C．Had complex structures. D．Looked extremely realistic. 7．What kind of person is the author’s father? A．Brave and carefree. B．Ambitious but dependent. C．Hardworking and supportive. D．Creative but stubborn. 8．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Talent guarantees admission to art programs. B．Progress can be achieved through trial and error. C．Art is about following established rules. D．Confidence comes from accepting imperfection. 【答案】5．D 6．B 7．C 8．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者从小受父亲的影响开始学习绘画，中间因觉得自己无法与父亲的天赋相比而一度放弃，但在父亲的鼓励下重新找回自信，最终被艺术学校录取并学会接受自己的独特性和才能的故事。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“My father grew up in a small village in the Dominican Republic. Despite not having many materials available, he created art with whatever he had. My father saved his money to buy paints and colored pencils to draw on the walls around his home. When he was 15, he arrived in America alone and stayed with his aunt in Florida for a while before finishing high school in New York with another aunt. He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship.(我的父亲在多米尼加共和国的一个小村庄长大。尽管没有很多材料可用，他还是用他所有的东西创作艺术。我父亲攒钱买颜料和彩色铅笔，在家里的墙上画画。15岁时，他独自来到美国，先在佛罗里达州的姨妈家住了一段时间，然后在纽约和另一位阿姨一起完成了高中学业。他学习非常努力。最终，我父亲获得了公民身份。)”可知，这段话主要描述了作者父亲的成长经历和他在艺术方面的努力，作者介绍她父亲的经历，主要是为了展示父亲的艺术热情和坚持，以及这些特质是如何影响她自己的艺术道路的，即说明她父亲对她影响的根源。故选D。 6．词句猜测题。根据下文“compared to his realistic landscapes(与他的现实主义风景画相比)”及“Going through my sketchbooks and portfolios, I found fault in all my drawings. Art was my favorite thing in the world but I started to believe I wasn’t good at it.(翻阅我的素描本和作品集，我发现我所有的画都有问题。艺术是我在这个世界上最喜欢的东西，但我开始相信我不擅长它。)”可推测出，作者认为自己的素描和作品不如父亲的风景画，并开始怀疑自己的能力，即，作者认为自己的画缺乏视觉吸引力，所以“fell flat”的意思是“缺乏视觉吸引力”。故选B。 7．推理判断题。根据第二段“He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship.(他学习非常努力。最终，我的父亲获得了公民身份。)”可知，作者的父亲勤奋；根据最后一段“My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, “Mia, you should audition for the school. I wish I’d had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid”.(我父亲注意到我画画越来越少，就对我说：“米娅，你应该去参加学校的试镜。我真希望我小时候能有机会这样学习艺术。”)”可知，作者的父亲支持作者追求自己的艺术梦想。由此可知，作者的父亲是一个勤奋且支持作者的人。故选C。 8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I learned to embrace my individuality and my talent. I have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my self-belief in my art.(我学会了接受自己的独特性和才能。我变得更加开放，愿意分享我的作品并接受建设性的批评，这增强了我对自己艺术的信心。)”可知，作者从自己的经历中学到了自信来自于接受自己的不完美，并勇于展示和分享自己的作品，同时接受他人的反馈。故选D。 Passage 3 （23-24高二下·陕西宝鸡·期末） One week after I started working in Beijing, I decided to visit a place of interest called the Summer Palace. Before setting off, I researched it on the Internet. The Summer Palace is composed mostly of a lake, but it’s surrounded by beautiful greenery and a walkway that circles the lake. It is recommended that you give the Summer Palace about three hours. If you try to walk around it, it could take five or six hours. With that knowledge of it, I set off. The highlight of the tour had to be the view from the Tower of Buddhist Incense. It sits on the top of a large hill overlooking the lake and is worth a climb. It was built as a place to worship the Buddha. And in the Summer Palace, unlike in most of other places, photography isn’t allowed in most of the buildings. Pictures of most of the Buddhas and the other artifacts are off⁃limits for photographers. Another highlight was seeing the stage created for the Dowager Empress where she watched operas and other theater items. There are box seats that surround the stage and it was the largest stage created in Imperial China. You could almost imagine royalty reviewing the actors from the boxes and the stage. I do recommend taking a boat ride if you go, which takes you from one side of the lake to the other side where you can see another set of buildings. And it is fun. You can also rent an electric boat or paddleboat if you want. But since it was just me, I went aboard one of the biggest boats with other people. I spent another four hours wandering around the Summer Palace. But I didn’t see all of it because it was getting dark. How I wish I could visit it again. 9．What did the author do before setting off for the Summer Palace? A．Asked others about it. B．Learned something about it. C．Spent three hours researching it. D．Rented a boat. 10．What does the underlined word “off⁃limits” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Forbidden. B．Allowed. C．Charged. D．Limited. 11．What do we know about the stage mentioned in the text? A．It sits on the top of a hill. B．It is the largest stage all over China. C．It was for royalty to watch performances. D．Operas are performed there at times. 12．Which of the following correctly describes the author’s tour? A．She took a boat by herself. B．She spent four hours in the Summer Palace. C．She didn’t enjoy the trip because it was too late. D．She only toured part of the Summer Palace. 【答案】9．B 10．A 11．C 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章记叙了作者游玩北京颐和园的经历，事先了解了信息，然后参观了必看的佛香阁、德和园戏台，并乘船欣赏了昆明湖。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Before setting off, I researched it on the Internet.”（出发前，我在网上查了一下。）可知，作者在出发前上网了解了一些颐和园的情况。故选B。 10．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“And in the Summer Palace, unlike in most of other places, photography isn’t allowed in most of the buildings. Pictures of most of the Buddhas and the other artifacts are off⁃limits for photographers.”（不像其他地方，在颐和园大多数建筑都不允许拍照。大多数佛像和其他文物的照片都是摄影师的off⁃limits。）可知，颐和园的大多数建筑不允许拍照，由此推知，位于建筑中的佛像和手工艺品大多也禁止拍照，因此off-limits与forbidden意思相近。故选A。 11．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Another highlight was seeing the stage created for the Dowager Empress where she watched operas and other theater items.”（另一个亮点是看到了为慈禧太后创造的戏台，她在那里观看戏曲和其他剧场节目。）可知，戏台是给皇室看戏剧等演出的。故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But I didn’t see all of it because it was getting dark. How I wish I could visit it again.”（但我没有全部看完，因为天黑了。我多么希望能再去一次。）可知，因为天快黑了，作者没能欣赏到颐和园的全部景观，只参观了颐和园的一部分。故选D。 主题02 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·宁夏固原·期末） Victoria Herrmann didn’t always care about cultural heritage. Six years ago, the climate advocate thought it was just a phrase. But a talk with Peter Taliva’a in American Samoa changed her mind. Peter told her how rising sea levels were killing taro plants — central to local culture and ceremonies. This opened Herrmann’s eyes to the link between climate change and cultural loss. In 2016, Herrmann started “America’s Eroding Edges”, interviewing 350+ local leaders. She found climate change wasn’t just damaging buildings — it was harming daily life: foods, crops, and sacred spaces. “Climate change is about losing what makes us who we are,” she says. Now her new project, “Preserving Legacies”, helps global heritage sites fight climate threats. One in six cultural sites is at risk — like Pakistan’s Mohenjo Daro flooded this year. Herrmann’s team creates detailed climate models for each site and trains locals to make adaptation plans. Take the Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Philippines for example. Herrmann’s team worked with locals to map out values of the site. They’ll do the same in Petra, Jordan next month. “We need community trust,” she says. Artists will document the process to share stories worldwide. Herrmann hopes to expand the project to hundreds of sites. “Every degree we reduce climate change can save a legacy,” she says. “We must hold loss and hope together.” 13．What inspired Herrmann to focus on cultural heritage? A．Her work as a National Geographic Explorer. B．A conversation with a community leader. C．Floods in Pakistan damaging ancient ruins. D．Her grandfather’s experience as a survivor. 14．What is the goal of “Preserving Legacies”? A．To build sea walls for heritage sites. B．To create global climate change models. C．To protect cultural sites from climate impacts. D．To train artists to document heritage sites. 15．What does Herrmann emphasize in her project? A．Community-led cooperation. B．Funding from international organizations. C．Fast action to stop greenhouse gases. D．Using big data without local input. 16．Which word best describes Herrmann’s attitude towards the project? A．Pessimistic. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Uncaring. 【答案】13．B 14．C 15．A 16．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了维多利亚·赫尔曼从最初对文化遗产不关心，到后来意识到气候变化与文化损失之间的联系，并开展相关项目保护文化遗产的故事。 13．细节理解题。根据第一段“But a talk with Peter Taliva’a in American Samoa changed her mind. Peter told her how rising sea levels were killing taro plants — central to local culture and ceremonies. This opened Herrmann’s eyes to the link between climate change and cultural loss.(但与美属萨摩亚的彼得·塔利瓦阿的一次谈话改变了她的想法。彼得告诉她，海平面上升是如何杀死芋头植物的——芋头植物是当地文化和仪式的核心。这让赫尔曼认识到了气候变化与文化损失之间的联系。)”可知，与一位社区领袖的对话激发了赫尔曼对文化遗产的关注。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据第三段“Now her new project, “Preserving Legacies”, helps global heritage sites fight climate threats.(现在，她的新项目“保护遗产”帮助全球遗产地应对气候威胁。)”可知，“保护遗产”项目的目标是保护文化遗址免受气候影响。故选C。 15．细节理解题。根据第四段“Herrmann’s team worked with locals to map out values of the site. They’ll do the same in Petra, Jordan next month.(赫尔曼的团队与当地人合作，绘制了该遗址的价值图。他们下个月将在约旦佩特拉做同样的事情。)”可知，赫尔曼在她的项目中强调社区主导的合作。故选A。 16．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Herrmann hopes to expand the project to hundreds of sites. “Every degree we reduce climate change can save a legacy,” she says.(赫尔曼希望将这个项目扩展到数百个地点。“我们每降低一度气候变化，就能拯救一项遗产，”她说。)”可知，赫尔曼希望扩展项目，并认为降低气候变化能拯救遗产，由此可推测出赫尔曼对这个项目的态度是充满希望的。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·陕西渭南·期末） Connor Halsa is a 15-year-old boy. One day, he caught a wallet while fishing with his family on Lake of the Woods. Connor opened the wallet and found there was some money in it. He showed everyone the wallet. Then they took out the money and put it all on the ground to make it dry. There was a total of $2,000 inside the wallet. “My dad said we should give the wallet back to the owner. We did it. We found a business card in the wallet and called the number. At last, we got in touch with the owner, who was a farmer named Jim Denney,” Connor said. A month ago, Jim Denney was fishing in the same lake. His wallet slipped (滑落) out of his pocket and fell into the water. He didn’t even realize it was missing until he had to pay for the boat trip. But he gave up looking for the wallet because the lake was so huge that it was nearly impossible to find the wallet. Jim Denney made the trip to meet Connor and his family. “To thank them, I tried to give them some money, but they refused,” he said. 17．What was Connor doing when he found the wallet? A．Enjoying the boat trip. B．Fishing with his family. C．Playing on the ground. D．Camping by the huge lake. 18．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指代) in Paragraph 2? A．Calling the owner. B．Showing the wallet to everyone. C．Returning the wallet to the owner. D．Counting all the money in the wallet. 19．How did Connor and his family find the owner of the wallet? A．With the help of a farmer. B．With the help of the police. C．With the help of the Internet. D．With the help of a business card. 20．What can we learn about Jim Denney in Paragraph 3? A．He slipped and fell into the lake. B．He went to the lake two months ago. C．He didn’t know when his wallet was missing. D．He tried his best to look for the wallet in the lake. 【答案】17．B 18．C 19．D 20．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了15岁的男孩Connor Halsa在钓鱼的时候捡到了一个钱包，和父亲一起找到了失主的故事。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段“One day, he caught a wallet while fishing with his family on Lake of the Woods.(一天，他和家人在森林湖钓鱼时钓到了一个钱包)”可知，康纳发现钱包的时候在和家人一起钓鱼。故选B。 18．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“My dad said we should give the wallet back to the owner.(我爸爸说我们应该把钱包还给失主)”可知，父亲建议他们把钱包还给失主，他们这么做了。it指的是“把钱包还给失主”。故选C。 19．细节理解题。根据第二段“We found a business card in the wallet and called the number. At last, we got in touch with the owner, who was a farmer named Jim Denney(我们在钱包里发现了一张名片，就打了电话。最后，我们联系上了房主，他是一个叫吉姆·丹尼的农民)”可知，康纳和他的家人在名片的帮助下找到钱包的主人。故选D。 20．细节理解题。根据第三段“A month ago, Jim Denney was fishing in the same lake. His wallet slipped (滑落) out of his pocket and fell into the water. He didn’t even realize it was missing until he had to pay for the boat trip.(一个月前，吉姆·丹尼在同一个湖里钓鱼。他的钱包从口袋里滑了出来，掉进了水里。他甚至没有意识到它不见了，直到他不得不支付乘船旅行的费用)”可知，吉姆·丹尼不知道他的钱包什么时候不见了。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·山西忻州·期末） I cannot remember a point in my life when I desired anything other than becoming a teacher. At the beginning of my senior year in high school, I began applying to the University of Connecticut, not realizing how expensive my dream was. I came from a middle-class family, and it seemed as though we’d always struggled to make ends meet. I wasn’t the smartest person in my class but I was determined. I applied for every scholarship I could get my hands on. And then my guidance counselor told me about the financial aid system. I applied, but I didn’t think I would qualify for that either. After the holidays, my friends started receiving their acceptance letters from colleges, and I eagerly anticipated mine. Finally, a letter arrived from the University of Connecticut. Feelings of fear and joy overwhelmed me when I opened the envelope with trembling hands. I had done it! I had been working a full-time job, but that was barely enough to pay for tuition, and it was impossible for my parents to finance my education. Months went by before a letter from the financial aid office arrived. I opened it eagerly, but it was only a letter requesting more information to process my application. This happened over and over, and my hopes kept getting shot down. Finally, a large envelope arrived, the one that would determine whether I could attend college. Not only was financial aid going to help me out with my expenses, but also I won two of the scholarships I had applied for! I had actually made my dream come true. I am now a junior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in English. 21．What was the author’s main trouble in realizing her dream? A．Her family was short of money. B．She lacked determination. C．She didn’t know which university to apply to. D．Her parents disapproved of her attending university. 22．How did the author get money for her tuition fees? A．By taking up part-time jobs. B．By receiving her parents’ support. C．By turning to her guidance counselor for help. D．By applying for scholarships and financial aid. 23．Why did the financial aid office send the author the first letter? A．To test her determination. B．To inform her of their refusal. C．To ask for supplemental information. D．To check the process of her application. 24．What does the author want to convey by sharing her story? A．More haste, less speed. B．Never say never. C．Aiming higher, achieving more. D．Pride hurts, modesty benefits. 【答案】21．A 22．D 23．C 24．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述作者的家庭很贫困，原本无法支付学费，但作者没有轻易言败，积极争取奖学金，努力赚取学费，最终成功入学，作者通过自己的经历想要告诉读者一个道理：永不言败。 21．细节理解题。根据第三段“I had been working a full-time job, but that was barely enough to pay for tuition, and it was impossible for my parents to finance my education.(我之前一直在做一份全职工作，但这份工作所得的收入根本不足以支付学费，而我的父母也无法为我的学业提供资金支持)”可知，在实现梦想的过程中遇到的主要困难是她家缺钱。故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据第四段“Not only was financial aid going to help me out with my expenses, but also I won two of the scholarships I had applied for! I had actually made my dream come true.(不仅经济援助能够帮助我解决生活费用问题，而且我还获得了自己申请的两份奖学金！我终于让自己的梦想成真了)”可知，通过申请奖学金和经济援助作者得到了学费。故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Months went by before a letter from the financial aid office arrived. I opened it eagerly, but it was only a letter requesting more information to process my application. (几个月过去了，财务援助办公室才寄来一封信。我迫不及待地打开信件，却发现信中只是要求我提供更多的信息以便完成我的申请流程)”可知，经济援助办公室给作者寄了第一封信要求补充信息。故选C。 24．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文讲述作者的家庭很贫困，原本无法支付学费，但作者没有轻易言败，积极争取奖学金，努力赚取学费，最终成功入学，作者通过自己的经历想要告诉读者一个道理：永不言败。故选B。 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·陕西宝鸡·期末） It is often said that the high school period is one of the most important stages that an individual will experience, and is often seen as a critical and life-shaping time. During this period, people often begin to discover what is meaningful to them and how they plan to continue living their lives. Volunteering at St. Clare’s Hospital has helped me form a positive experience during my high school years. When I first began volunteering, I was very nervous about meeting new people and being pushed outside of my comfort zone. At the beginning of my volunteering experience, I was rather timid and not very outgoing. Fortunately, as time went by, I discovered how to introduce myself to new volunteers, to go out of my way to make patients feel welcome, and to extend the hand of friendship to others. I learned to respect diversity, which turned out to be particularly helpful in the real world. My volunteering experience at the hospital has led me to believe that my love and sympathy for the disabled can brighten up the day of those lonely patients. There is another valuable lesson I have learned from the volunteer program: The significance of “service” involves making a difference in the lives of others and contributing to the harmony of the community. Now I feel content each time I finish my shift. This positive feeling has motivated me to continue carrying on this worthwhile cause, and has become something that I view as having irreplaceable importance to my life. It’s a great pity that many teenagers in my generation have not had experiences similar to mine and therefore missed out on some of the important lessons that can be learned in life. Knowing that I made a positive impact on someone is an emotionally uplifting experience that can never be matched by money or fame. And, to the best of my ability, I will follow this path of service throughout my life. 25．What does the author think of the high school period? A．It deserves to be taken seriously. B．It is often criticized by people. C．It brings no significance to life. D．It is full of unplanned experiences. 26．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The importance of diversity in the world. B．The author’s changes brought about by volunteering C．Friendship between volunteers and patients. D．Ways to help and respect patients. 27．What does the underlined word “timid” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Confident. B．Shy. C．Brave. D．Calm. 28．What is the purpose of the text? A．To call on the young to volunteer. B．To share the author’s volunteering experience. C．To explain the benefits of volunteering. D．To introduce suitable community work. 【答案】25．A 26．B 27．B 28．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者分享自己在高中时期于圣克莱尔医院做志愿者的经历、自身的改变以及从中收获的感悟。 25．细节理解题。根据原文第一段“It is often said that the high school period is one of the most important stages that an individual will experience, and is often seen as a critical and life-shaping time.(人们常说，高中时期是一个人会经历的最重要的阶段之一，并且通常被视为关键且塑造人生的时期。)” 及“Volunteering at St. Clare’s Hospital has helped me form a positive experience during my high school years.(在圣克莱尔医院做志愿者，帮我在高中时期收获了一段积极美好的经历。)”可知，作者认为高中时期非常重要，值得认真对待。故选A。 26．主旨大意题。根据原文第二段“When I first began volunteering, I was very nervous about meeting new people and being pushed outside of my comfort zone.(当我刚开始做志愿者时，我对于结识新的人以及被迫走出舒适区感到非常紧张。)” 及“Fortunately, as time went by, I discovered how to introduce myself to new volunteers, to go out of my way to make patients feel welcome, and to extend the hand of friendship to others. I learned to respect diversity, which turned out to be particularly helpful in the real world.(幸运的是，随着时间的推移，我学会了如何向新志愿者自我介绍，如何尽力让患者感到受欢迎，以及如何向他人伸出友谊之手。我学会了尊重多样性，这一点在现实世界中被证明是格外有用的。)”可知，第二段主要讲述了志愿活动给作者带来的改变。故选B。 27．词句猜测题。根据原文第二段“When I first began volunteering, I was very nervous about meeting new people and being pushed outside of my comfort zone.(当我刚开始做志愿者时，我对于结识新的人以及被迫走出舒适区感到非常紧张。)”及 “At the beginning of my volunteering experience, I was rather timid and not very outgoing.(在我的志愿者经历之初，我相当timid且不太外向。)” 可知，可知，作者一开始做志愿者时非常紧张，timid与 not very outgoing 表意相近，意为“害羞的、胆小的”。故选B。 28．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It’s a great pity that many teenagers in my generation have not had experiences similar to mine and therefore missed out on some of the important lessons that can be learned in life.(很遗憾，我们这一代的许多青少年都没有过和我相似的经历，因而错过了一些人生中可以学到的重要道理。)”及第一段“Volunteering at St. Clare’s Hospital has helped me form a positive experience during my high school years.(在圣克莱尔医院做志愿者，帮我在高中时期收获了一段积极美好的经历。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者自己在医院做志愿者的经历、成长与感悟，并点明当代年轻人缺乏做志愿者的经历，目的是号召年轻人去做志愿者。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·陕西·期末） Yiran Duan, a Bai ethnic minority member from Dali, Yunnan, founded Yi Crafts to share traditional Chinese handicrafts globally. After graduating from a UK university in 2019, she launched her studio to promote cultural exchange. During the later COVID-19 pandemic, however, she was forced to move her studio online, unexpectedly expanding her reach worldwide. “A crisis is also an opportunity,” she remarked. While an opportunity, teaching online is not the same as speaking face to face. So in 2022, Yiran set up her official studio in London, emphasizing face-to-face interaction. She said, “Exchanges are not merely verbal communication. A glance, a smile, or a touch can change one’s mind.” Her workshops highlight crafts like Zharan, a tie-dye technique often mistaken for Japan’s Shibori. “Many think it’s Japanese, but its roots are in China,” she explains, noting its 1,000-year history. Yiran views cultural exchange as mutual (相互的) learning. During a 2024 trip to Dali, British visitors joined Bai elders in singing. Surprisingly, a local song’s melody (旋律) matched a British folk tune. “They felt the culture without words,” Yiran realized. She stresses common human joys — beauty, food, art — over differences. Misunderstandings still exist. Once asked if she was native American due to her braided hair (编发),Yiran replied, “I’m Chinese, part of an ethnic minority.” She aims to challenge stereotypes (刻板印象) of China as a single culture. “The West knows dragons or china, but China has diverse beauty,” she said. Growing up on Dali’s “foreign street,” Yiran learned English informally. “My unique childhood made me realize my voice matters,” she shared. Her advice? “Never think no one listens. Every story deserves to be heard.” Through handicrafts, Yiran builds bridges — not just between places, but between hearts. “The bridge matters, but the people willing to cross it matter more,” she smiled. 29．Why did Yiran Duan move her studio online? A．To attract more British customers. B．To avoid face-to-face communication. C．To respond to the impact of the pandemic. D．To learn from international handicraft masters. 30．What can we infer from the British visitors’ trip? A．British folk tunes are from China. B．Different cultures share common human joys. C．Bai culture is better than British culture. D．Cultural misunderstandings are easy to solve. 31．What is more important in cultural exchange according to Yiran? A．The popularity of traditional handicrafts. B．Face-lo-face communication skills. C．The willingness of people to connect. D．The support from universities and communities. 32．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To share Yiran Duan’s experience in cultural exchange. B．To introduce a traditional Chinese tie-dye technique. C．To describe the challenges of running a handicraft studio. D．To compare Chinese and British folk cultures. 【答案】29．C 30．B 31．C 32．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了来自中国云南大理的白族姑娘段怡然通过创办“Yi Crafts”工作室，致力于向全球传播中国传统手工艺，并以此促进文化交流的故事。 29．细节理解题。根据第一段“During the later COVID-19 pandemic, however, she was forced to move her studio online, unexpectedly expanding her reach worldwide. “A crisis is also an opportunity,” she remarked. (然而，在COVID-19疫情后期，她被迫将工作室转移到线上，却意外地让她的影响力扩展到了全球。“危机亦是机遇，”她如是说。)”可知，段怡然将工作室搬到线上是为了应对疫情的影响。故选C项。 30．推理判断题。根据第三段“Surprisingly, a local song’s melody (旋律) matched a British folk tune. “They felt the culture without words,” Yiran realized. She stresses common human joys — beauty, food, ar t— over differences. (令人惊讶的是，一首当地歌曲的旋律与一首英国民谣相匹配。“他们在没有言语的情况下感受到了文化，”怡然意识到。她强调人类共同的快乐——美、食物、艺术——而不是差异。)”可知，从英国游客的旅行中我们可以推断出，不同文化共享人类共同的快乐。故选B项。 31．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The bridge matters, but the people willing to cross it matter more (桥梁很重要，但愿意过桥的人更重要)”可知，怡然认为在文化交流中，人们愿意连接的意愿更重要。故选C项。 32．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through handicrafts, Yiran builds bridges — not just between places, but between hearts. (通过手工艺品，怡然搭建起桥梁——不仅仅是连接不同地方的桥梁，更是沟通心灵的桥梁。)”及全文可知，文章主要讲述了段怡然通过手工艺促进文化交流的经历。因此，文章的主要目的是“分享段怡然在文化交流中的经历”。故选A项。 Passage 3 （23-24高二下·宁夏石嘴山·期末） Nearly a year ago, on a sunny July day, I drove to a nearby lake with my family and friends to have a picnic. I couldn’t wait to get in the water because I loved swimming. “Here I go,” I shouted, laughing, as I dove (跳水) from a boat dock into the lake. That was the last thing I remember. I was unconscious and pulled from the water with a severed spine (脊柱断裂), and paralyzed from the waist down. After months of hospitalization, I was finally home. But things weren’t going well. I had to face many lifestyle changes. The gray sky outside my window matched how I felt inside. I sighed and turned away. Life had lost all meaning. I was impatient with myself as well as my family. A few days later, I poured out my despondency to Jerry, a good friend of mine. “I don’t feel like I have a reason to get out of bed,” I told him. Jerry was quiet with his eyes focused on my mulberry tree. “Look,” he whispered. “There’s a cardinal (a kind of bird).” I saw it on that lower branch to the right. Cheer, cheer, cheer, the cardinal sang in a sweet voice. I’d seen cardinals before. Now as I studied this one, I realized I’d never really seen a cardinal. It was beautiful. As I watched the elegant bird, something clicked (茅塞顿开). The hope of life, like a light, was awakened inside me. After Jerry left, I wheeled to the front of the house, smiled at the sky and felt relieved. I now take bird watching as my new hobby. I record interesting sightings in my diary and photograph every bird I meet. Besides, I feel a new kind of pleasure when taking care of the potted plants in my yard. Of course, I still face many difficulties every day, but when I look out of my window, I see birds. And when I see birds, I see miracles (奇迹). And I’ve found my place among them. 33．What happened to the author about a year ago? A．He fell off his boat. B．He had a car accident. C．He injured his spine in a dive. D．He hardly got along with his family. 34．What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “despondency” in Paragraph 3? A．Doubts. B．Expectations. C．Nervousness. D．Discouragement. 35．How did the author feel after seeing the cardinal outside his window? A．Pleased. B．Anxious. C．Indifferent. D．Puzzled. 36．What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph? A．He decides to raise birds himself. B．He becomes hopeful about his life. C．He determines to be a bird photographer. D．He can deal with all the difficulties by himself. 【答案】33．C 34．D 35．A 36．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者在遇到意外瘫痪后一度觉得生活失去了意义，作者的朋友用红衣凤头鸟来鼓舞作者，使作者重拾生活的故事。 33．细节理解题。根据第一段的““Here I go,” I shouted, laughing, as I dove (跳水) from a boat dock into the lake. That was the last thing I remember. I was unconscious and pulled from the water with a severed spine (脊柱断裂), and paralyzed from the waist down.(“我走了，”我一边从船坞跳入湖中，一边笑着喊道。那是我记得的最后一件事。我失去了意识，脊椎断了，从水里被拉出来，腰部以下瘫痪了。)”可知，一年前作者在一次跳水中伤了脊柱。故选C。 34．词句猜测题。根据第三段的““I don’t feel like I have a reason to get out of bed,” I told him.(“我觉得我没有理由起床，”我告诉他。)”可知，作者给朋友说了自己的沮丧，划线词despondency的意思是“沮丧”，和discouragement意思相近，故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As I watched the elegant bird, something clicked (茅塞顿开). The hope of life, like a light, was awakened inside me. After Jerry left, I wheeled to the front of the house, smiled at the sky and felt relieved.(当我注视着这只优雅的鸟儿时，突然有什么东西响了起来。生命的希望，像一盏灯，在我心中被唤醒。Jerry走后，我坐着轮椅到屋前，对着天空微笑，感到如释重负。)”推知，作者看到窗外的红衣凤头鸟时是高兴的，故选A。 36．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Besides, I feel a new kind of pleasure when taking care of the potted plants in my yard. Of course, I still face many difficulties every day, but when I look out of my window, I see birds. And when I see birds, I see miracles (奇迹).(此外，当我照顾院子里的盆栽植物时，我感到了一种新的快乐。当然，我每天仍然面临许多困难，但当我向窗外看时，我看到了鸟。当我看到鸟的时候，我看到了奇迹。)”推知，作者对自己的生活充满希望。故选B。 主题02 人与社会——善行义举 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·山西大同·期末） Blumberg, a senior lecturer in the math department at University of Houston Downtown, sold her mother’s place in favor of something smaller. While packing up, she found her late mother’s three knit sweaters in various stages of construction. She knew exactly who they were intended for: the first, a blue and white garment, was for her mother; the second, all purple, was for Blumberg; and the third was for Blumberg’s daughter. She brought them to a local knitting store to be finished. The employees there, in turn, put her in contact with another shop, where a worker asked her, “Have you ever heard of Loose Ends?” Blumberg hadn’t. She would learn Loose Ends is a nonprofit organization that matches people who have unfinished work from loved ones, who have either passed away or become disabled, with crafters in their area who can finish quilting, knitting and other projects, all at no charge. It has 30,000 volunteer “finishers” who have taken over about 3,500 projects since its launch. Blumberg contacted Loose Ends, and they linked her up with a nearby finisher, Anna, to take over her mother’s work. “All I could do when I met Anna was give her a big hug,” Blumberg said, tearing up. “It’s unbelievable how special this project is. Otherwise, I would have spent a fortune to get this done.” Anna spent months on the sweaters, and said she’s happy to have a part in what she saw as a beautiful story that could bind generations. The project reminded her of her own family: her grandmother was a knitter as well, until arthritis made it hard to complete those delicate knitting movements. “It’s making sure people have these physical objects that you can hug when you’re missing a person. That’s a big deal,” said she. 37．How were her mother’s knit sweaters when Blumberg found them? A．Uncleaned. B．Unfinished. C．Undecorated. D．Uncoloured. 38．What do we know about Loose Ends? A．It comforts those who lost loved ones. B．It repairs valued personal possessions. C．It matches crafters with those in need. D．It makes individually tailored sweaters. 39．What can be inferred from what Blumberg said? A．She regretted asking volunteers for help. B．She expected to learn more from Anna. C．She disliked the organization’s project. D．She’s grateful for Anna’s generous help. 40．Which one can be the best title for the text? A．A Tight-Knit Community B．The Knitting Skills C．An Enthusiastic Volunteer D．The Knit Sweaters 【答案】37．B 38．C 39．D 40．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Blumberg在整理母亲遗物时发现未完成的毛衣，通过“Loose Ends”组织找到志愿者完成遗作，感受到社区温暖的故事。 37．细节理解题。 根据第一段中“While packing up, she found her late mother’s three knit sweaters in various stages of construction. (收拾行李时，她发现了已故母亲的三件针织毛衣，这些毛衣都处于不同的编织阶段)”可知，Blumberg发现母亲的毛衣处于未完成状态。“in various stages of construction”对应“unfinished”。故选B。 38．细节理解题。 根据第二段中“She would learn Loose Ends is a nonprofit organization that matches people who have unfinished work from loved ones, who have either passed away or become disabled, with crafters in their area who can finish quilting, knitting and other projects, all at no charge. (她渐渐了解到，“Loose Ends”是一个非营利组织，它为那些持有已故或残疾亲人留下的未完成手工作品的人，对接当地有能力完成绗缝、针织等各类手工艺项目的匠人，而且所有服务都是免费的)”可知，该组织将工匠与有需求的人匹配起来。故选C。 39．推理判断题。 根据第三段中““All I could do when I met Anna was give her a big hug,” Blumberg said, tearing up. “It’s unbelievable how special this project is. Otherwise, I would have spent a fortune to get this done.” (“见到Anna时，我能做的就是给她一个大大的拥抱，” Blumberg说着，眼泪涌了上来。“这个项目的意义太特别了，简直令人难以置信。否则，我要花一大笔钱才能完成这件事。”)”可推断，Blumberg对Anna的帮助充满感激。故选D。 40．主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第二段中“She would learn Loose Ends is a nonprofit organization that matches people who have unfinished work from loved ones, who have either passed away or become disabled, with crafters in their area who can finish quilting, knitting and other projects, all at no charge. (她渐渐了解到，“Loose Ends”是一个非营利组织，它为那些持有已故或残疾亲人留下的未完成手工作品的人，对接当地有能力完成绗缝、针织等各类手工艺项目的匠人，而且所有服务都是免费的)”和最后一段“Anna spent months on the sweaters, and said she’s happy to have a part in what she saw as a beautiful story that could bind generations. The project reminded her of her own family: her grandmother was a knitter as well, until arthritis made it hard to complete those delicate knitting movements. “It’s making sure people have these physical objects that you can hug when you’re missing a person. That’s a big deal,” said she.(安娜花了几个月的时间来制作这些毛衣，她说她很高兴能参与到这个可以联系几代人的美丽故事中来。这个项目让她想起了自己的家庭：她的祖母也是一个编织者，直到关节炎使她难以完成那些精细的编织动作。“这是为了确保人们在想念一个人时可以拥抱这些实物。这是件大事，”她说)” 可知，本文主要讲述了Loose Ends组织通过志愿者帮助人们完成亲人未完成的手工项目，传递温暖与联结的故事，强调社区的紧密联系。A项“一个紧密相连的社区”能概括这种通过手工艺传承和互助形成的联系，符合主旨，是文章的最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （23-24高二下·陕西延安·期末） Raymond had the fifth vertebrae (椎骨) in his neck broken as a result of a diving accident and could no longer walk or fully use his hands. “I quickly learned that my life was going to be really different,” he says. “To call it a huge adjustment is an understatement.” But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of wellness resources available for people like him in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater to those with similar injuries and other disabilities. The properly named Split Second Fitness opened in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow physically and mentally stronger. Seated elliptical (椭圆的) bikes move paralyzed (瘫痪的) users’ legs; a yoga instructor helps stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion and mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living. “Anybody’s life can change in a split second like mine did,” Raymond explains. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do I give you hope? And how can I help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow?’” The idea came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab (康复) facility in Sacramento that challenged the idea of what recovery could look like. “I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born networker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run a nonprofit. “The goal is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help that grieving process and help you get back on track to a happy, healthy life.” 41．What led to Raymond’s physical disabilities? A．A sport damaging his hands. B．A car accident damaging his neck. C．A disease affecting his mobility. D．A diving accident hurting his vertebrae. 42．How did Raymond respond to the shortage of well ness resources? A．He started his own fitness center. B．He turned to a nonprofit organization. C．He quit his job as a broadcast engineer. D．He founded a rehab facility in Sacramento. 43．What might a seated elliptical bike be? A．A type of sport. B．A kind of rehab equipment. C．A transport tool. D．A test device. 44．What is the primary goal of Raymond’s organization? A．To let the disabled live a better life. B．To increase awareness about keeping fit. C．To challenge traditional ideas of recovery. D．To provide financial assistance to the disabled. 【答案】41．D 42．A 43．B 44．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了雷蒙德潜水事故导致颈部第五根椎骨断裂，雷蒙德不能再走路或完全使用他的手，但是他敏捷地调整心态，很快适应新生活，并且开办适应性健身房，帮助残疾人和其他人健康生活。 【详解】41．细节理解题。由第一段“Raymond had the fifth vertebrae (椎骨) in his neck broken as a result of a diving accident and could no longer walk or fully use his hands. (由于一次潜水事故，雷蒙德脖子上的第五块椎骨骨折，无法再行走或完全使用双手)”可知，一次潜水事故弄伤了Raymond的脊椎，导致他身体残疾。故选D项。 42．推理判断题。由第三段中“A year later, frustrated with the lack of wellness resources available for people like him in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater to those with similar injuries and other disabilities. (一年后，这位前广播工程师对新奥尔良像他这样的人缺乏健康资源感到沮丧，他决定他的家乡需要一个适应性健身房来满足那些有类似伤病和其他残疾的人的需求)”可知，面对健康资源短缺，他认为他的家乡需要有一个适应性健身房来满足那些有类似伤病和其他残疾的人的需求，再结合第四段中“The properly named Split Second Fitness opened in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow physically and mentally stronger. (名为Split Second Fitness的健身中心于2021年开业，提供专门设计的锻炼设备和治疗计划，让客户在身体和精神上都变得更强壮)”和最后一段中““I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born networker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run a nonprofit. (这位天生善于交际的人说：“我知道我必须回家想办法。”他花了三年时间筹集资金，学习如何经营一家非营利组织)”可得出，Raymond通过花三年时间筹集资金，开办了自己的健身中心，来应对健康资源短缺的情况。故选A项。 43．推理判断题。由第四段中“The properly named Split Second Fitness opened in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow physically and mentally stronger. Seated elliptical (椭圆的) bikes move paralyzed (瘫痪的) users’ legs (名为Split Second Fitness的健身中心于2021年开业，提供专门设计的锻炼设备和治疗计划，让客户在身体和精神上都变得更强壮。坐式椭圆自行车可以移动瘫痪用户的腿)”可知，该健身房提供专门设计的锻炼设备和治疗计划让伤残人士身心变得更强壮，坐式椭圆自行车可以移动瘫痪用户的腿，可得出坐式椭圆自行车应该是一种康复设备。故选B项。 44．细节理解题。由最后一段中““I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural -born networker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run a nonprofit. “The goal is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. (他花了三年时间筹集资金，学习如何经营一家非营利组织。他说：“我们的目标是提高残疾人的生活质量。”)”可知，Raymond组织的主要目标是让残疾人过上更好的生活。故选A项。 Passage 3 （23-24高二下·山西长治·期末） Jake was working on a roof installing solar panels as usual when he heard something urgent. Below him, parents, neighbors, and volunteers were gathering. They were looking for a 5-year-old girl, who had disappeared from her home. Dropping his tools and climbing down, Jake joined the search party. The air was thick with anxiety. Contrary to others, Jake found himself drawn towards a rural trail winding along a stream that led to a nearby marsh (湿地). The search had spread out in all directions, but it was this path that called to him. His steps were quick, driven by an intuition (直觉) that he couldn’t quite explain. He hadn’t gone far when a sight struck him. There, in the shallow water of the stream was a T-shirt. Jake’s heart sank. As his eyes swept the watery expanse along with another volunteer named Brendan, they spotted the little girl standing in the water. Thankfully, she was alive. But, as he called out, he realized she wasn’t listening. Without hesitation, Jake lifted the little girl up from the water and passed her to Brendan. She was scared, no doubt, but safe now. “I just had this feeling,” Jake recalled. It was a mix of modesty, wonder and pride in his voice, but above all it was a relief to him and the girl’s parents, neighbors as well as volunteers. The community’s gratitude was immense. Jake, a simple man working on a roof, had become an unexpected hero in the search for a young girl. His willingness to set his work aside to help a group of strangers shows how powerful community and intuition challenge us to act beyond ourselves. Sometimes, heroes come from the most ordinary circumstances as they’re driven by the purest desire to do good deeds. 45．Why did Jake decide to walk along a stream? A．He knew where the missing girl was. B．He wanted to make a difference. C．He did it out of his sixth sense D．He had noticed something unusual. 46．What’s Jake’s main feeling when recalling his experience of saving the girl? A．Relief. B．Fear. C．Regret. D．Pride. 47．What do we know about the people looking for the girl? A．They were Jake’s neighbors. B．They were strangers to Jake. C．They didn’t know each other. D．They were a group of volunteers. 48．What is a suitable title for the text? A．Willingness to Help Others is Fulfilled B．An Ordinary Person Makes a Wonder C．An Unexpected Hero in a Search and Rescue D．The Reward to Rescuing Others in Danger 【答案】45．C 46．A 47．B 48．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Jake帮助陌生人寻找到走失的孩子，成为社区英雄的故事。 45．细节理解题。根据第三段“His steps were quick, driven by an intuition (直觉) that he couldn’t quite explain.”（他的脚步很快，这是由一种他无法解释的直觉驱动的。）可知，杰克决定沿着小溪走是因为他根据自己的第六感。故选C项。 46．细节理解题。根据第四段“It was a mix of modesty, wonder and pride in his voice, but above all it was a relief to him and the girl’s parents, neighbors as well as volunteers.”（他的声音里混杂着谦虚、惊奇和骄傲，但最重要的是，他和女孩的父母、邻居以及志愿者们都松了一口气。）可知，杰克在回忆他拯救女孩的经历时的感受是轻松的。故选A项。 47．细节理解题。根据最后一段“His willingness to set his work aside to help a group of strangers shows how powerful community and intuition challenge us to act beyond ourselves.”（他愿意把自己的工作放在一边，帮助一群陌生人，这表明了强大的社区和直觉是如何挑战我们超越自我的。）可知，杰克和其他人不认识。故选B项。 48．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Jake, a simple man working on a roof, had become an unexpected hero in the search for a young girl.”（杰克，一个在屋顶上工作的普通人，在寻找一个年轻女孩的过程中意外地成为了英雄。）可知，本文主要介绍了一位在搜救活动中出乎意料的英雄。故选C项。 主题03 人与社会——生活故事 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·青海海南·期末） Ten minutes after Marie Grey dropped off her 17-year-old daughter Emily at her ballet lesson, she received a call saying Emily had collapsed in class. Rushing back to the studio, Marie knew from the way Emily was lying on the floor, and how one side of her face had changed that her daughter had suffered a stroke (中风). Emily was taken to St George’s Hospital in south London, where an emergency operation was undertaken to control the bleeding. Emily was in a severe coma (昏迷) in hospital for six weeks. When she did wake up from the coma, it was how well her eyes tracked that became the test of how conscious she was monitored. Her family put up a whiteboard with two equations (等式). And they asked Emily to look at the second one. As she looked at the right one, they knew that Emily was there. Emily has slowly, but surely, made progress that the medical establishment thought would never be possible. From saying her first words again to taking a few steps, she has shown remarkable determination. In June 2024, Emily started on a specialist recovery programme at Neurokinex, an organization that helps those like Emily. It has proven to be a major turning point in her recovery. She can now stand by herself for over a minute and has taken supported walks. Her goal is to walk by herself and much more. Academically, Emily is studying with home tutors for A-levels in maths, chemistry and biology. She wants to be a doctor and her family has provided support throughout her journey. Earlier this month, Marie ran a local half marathon to raise money for Neurokinex, so that those less financially able can also benefit from the treatment that Emily has had. What happened to Emily could happen to anyone at any time. 49．What made Marie know her daughter had suffered a stroke? A．The call she received. B．The studio’s study and quick response. C．The experience she had. D．Emily’s position and facial change. 50．Why did Emily’s family put up a whiteboard with two equations? A．To assess her consciousness. B．To communicate well with her. C．To encourage her to be stronger. D．To help her catch up with her studies. 51．What can be inferred about Emily from paragraph 3? A．Her hope relies on Neurokinex. B．Her recovery has been effortless. C．Her progress has surprised doctors. D．Her academic record is unimpressive. 52．What is Marie’s purpose in running a local half marathon? A．To promote her own healthy living. B．To raise funds for a treatment center. C．To support Emily’s medical treatment. D．To encourage Emily to become a doctor. 【答案】49．D 50．A 51．C 52．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了17岁少女Emily在芭蕾课上突发中风，陷入六周昏迷，经伦敦St George’s医院紧急救治后苏醒，并在康复机构Neurokinex的帮助下逐步恢复站立与行走能力的励志经历。 49．细节理解题。根据第一段“Rushing back to the studio, Marie knew from the way Emily was lying on the floor, and how one side of her face had changed that her daughter had suffered a stroke(玛丽急忙跑回画室，从艾米丽躺在地板上的样子，以及她脸的一侧发生的变化，她知道她的女儿中风了)”可知，是Emily倒地的姿势和面部变化让Marie立刻意识到女儿中风。故选D项。 50．细节理解题。根据第二段“When she did wake up from the coma, it was how well her eyes tracked that became the test of how conscious she was monitored. Her family put up a whiteboard with two equations (等式). And they asked Emily to look at the second one. As she looked at the right one, they knew that Emily was there.(当她从昏迷中苏醒时，眼球追踪能力成为监测意识状态的关键指标。家人竖起写有两道等式的白板，要求艾米丽注视第二道。当她准确看向右侧算式时，亲人终于确信——真正的艾米丽回来了。)”可知，家人在白板上写两个等式是为了检验Emily的意识状态。故选A项。 51．推理判断题。根据第三段“Emily has slowly, but surely, made progress that the medical establishment thought would never be possible(艾米丽以缓慢却坚定的步伐，创造了医学界曾断言不可能的康复奇迹。)”可知，医学界原本认为她不可能恢复，而她的实际进展令医生惊讶。故选C项。 52．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Earlier this month, Marie ran a local half marathon to raise money for Neurokinex, so that those less financially able can also benefit from the treatment(月初，玛丽参加了当地的半程马拉松比赛，为Neurokinex筹集资金，这样那些经济能力较差的人也能从治疗中受益)”可知，Marie参赛的目的是为治疗中心筹款。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·陕西商洛·期末） When 16-year-old Sarah moved to the small town of Greenfield, she felt like an outsider. Back in the city, her life had been fast-paced and independent, but Greenfield’s quiet streets and tight-knit community left her uneasy. Everything changed when she stumbled upon a flyer for the “Greenfield Garden Project” — a plan to transform an abandoned lot into a community garden. At first, Sarah dismissed the idea. “Why waste time growing vegetables when I can buy them?” she muttered. But her curiosity got the better of her. One Saturday morning, she found herself standing at the edge of the lot, watching a group of volunteers — retirees, parents with young children, and even a few teenagers — digging weeds and laying soil. Among them was Mr. Thompson, a retired teacher who had proposed the project. “Care to join us?” Mr. Thompson asked, handing her a pair of gloves. Reluctantly, Sarah took them. Over the next few weeks, she learned to plant seeds, water sprouts, and build wooden planters. To her surprise, the work felt rewarding. She discovered that Mrs. Lopez, a volunteer, grew peppers to share with the local food bank, while Tim, a shy staff, came to escape his noisy surroundings. As the garden thrived, so did the community. Neighbors who had never spoken before exchanged gardening tips. Children painted colorful signs, and the elderly shared stories under the shade of a newly built pergola. Sarah, once a loner, found herself teaching kids how to care for sunflowers. But challenges arose. A summer drought threatened the crops. The team debated solutions: Some suggested giving up, but Mr. Thompson insisted on finding a viable and sustainable way forward. They installed rainwater barrels (桶) and switched to drought-resistant plants. When the first tomatoes ripened, the garden hosted a harvest festival, drawing crowds from nearby towns. By autumn, Sarah no longer saw the garden as just a plot of land. It had become a symbol of what people could achieve together. 53．Why did Sarah initially hesitate to join the Greenfield Garden Project? A．She feared meeting strangers. B．She disliked outdoor activities. C．She was too busy with schoolwork. D．She thought gardening was a waste of time. 54．What can be inferred about Tim’s reason for joining the project? A．He wanted to earn money. B．He sought a quiet escape. C．He was encouraged by his community. D．He loved growing flowers. 55．What does the underlined word “viable” mean in paragraph 5? A．Expensive. B．Temporary. C．Practical. D．Difficult. 56．What is the main idea of the text? A．Teenagers should avoid urban life. B．Gardening improves physical health. C．Droughts can ruin agricultural projects. D．Communities grow stronger through cooperation. 【答案】53．D 54．B 55．C 56．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要说明了16岁的萨拉搬到格林菲尔德镇后感到格格不入，于是参与社区花园项目，从中获得成就感，花园凝聚了社区，她也不再孤独，体会到合作的力量。 53．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Why waste time growing vegetables when I can buy them? (既然可以去买蔬菜，干嘛还要浪费时间去种植呢？)”可知，萨拉最初犹豫不决，没有加入格林菲尔德花园项目是因为她认为园艺是浪费时间的行为。故选D。 54．推理判断题。根据第三段中“She discovered that Mrs. Lopez, a volunteer, grew peppers to share with the local food bank, while Tim, a shy staff, came to escape his noisy surroundings. (她发现志愿者洛佩兹夫人种植辣椒是为了捐赠给当地的食品银行，而害羞的员工蒂姆则来这里是为了逃避嘈杂的环境)”可知，蒂姆加入该项目是为了寻求一种宁静的避世方式。故选B。 55．词句猜测题。根据第五段中“But challenges arose. A summer drought threatened the crops. (但问题也随之出现。夏季的干旱威胁到了庄稼的生长)”以及后文“They installed rainwater barrels (桶) and switched to drought-resistant plants. When the first tomatoes ripened, the garden hosted a harvest festival, drawing crowds from nearby towns. (他们安装了雨水收集桶，并改种了耐旱作物。当第一批西红柿成熟时，花园举办了一场丰收庆典，吸引了附近城镇的人们前来参观)”可知，他们为解决夏季干旱的问题提出了切实可行的解决方案。故划线词意思是“切实可行的”，与practical“适用的，切实可行的”意思相近。故选C。 56．主旨大意题。根据第五段中“When the first tomatoes ripened, the garden hosted a harvest festival, drawing crowds from nearby towns. By autumn, Sarah no longer saw the garden as just a plot of land. It had become a symbol of what people could achieve together.(当第一批西红柿成熟时，花园举办了一场丰收庆典，吸引了附近城镇的人们前来参观。到了秋天，萨拉不再仅仅将这个花园视为一块土地，而它已经成为了人们共同努力所能取得成果的象征)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要说明了16岁的萨拉搬到格林菲尔德镇后感到格格不入，于是参与社区花园项目，从中获得成就感，花园凝聚了社区，她也不再孤独，体会到合作的力量。可知，这篇文章的主要观点是社区通过合作得以发展壮大。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·山西运城·期末） The mystery in northwest China, the grand gallery in the desert, the incomparable art, and extensive and profound culture — everything about Dunhuang could take a visitor’s breath away. All these have fascinated generations of people, and they have also brought them to form an everlasting bond with Dunhuang. Fan Jinshi, whose given name means “beautiful poetry” in Chinese, is one of them. After graduating from Peking University in 1963, Fan had the chance to work in prosperous big cities. However, she determinedly joined the Research Institute on Cultural Relics of Dunhuang (later renamed the Dunhuang Academy), and worked as a guardian of Mogao Grottoes. At the time of her arrival, it was not a comfortable place to live and did not have electricity or running water. All she could see was poor land. She not only had to adapt to the harsh environment, but also had to endure the long-tern separation from her family. But Fan’s devotion to archaeology, protection and management of grottoes never wavered (动摇), and she has made outstanding contributions to the cause of “protecting, studying and carrying forward Dunhuang Grottoes” through her works. Dunhuang is an old person, an extremely fragile old person. It has a lot of illnesses. If you were a little careless, it would be gone, Fan says. Fan has devoted herself to exploring and researching, and she has written valuable archaeological reports. And as a conservationist, she serves to protect the ancient site from erosion, collapsing and over-tourism. In her dozens of years of research in Dunhuang heritage conservation, she has led a team dedicated to the preservation of the world’s cultural heritage, actively engaged in international exchange and cooperation in heritage conservation, introduced advanced conservation concepts and technologies, and built “Digital Dunhuang”. She is known as the “Daughter of Dunhuang” for her outstanding contributions to the protection of the Mogao Grottoes. The longer she stayed there, the deeper her love grew for Dunhuang. Fan has received the national honor of “Outstanding Contributor to the Cultural Heritage Preservation” for her substantial contributions to the permanent preservation and sustainable utilization of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. A minor planet was named after Fan Jinshi at a naming ceremony in Dunhuang to honor Fan’s devotion. 57．Why did Fan Jinshi choose to work in Dunhuang after graduation? A．To earn a higher salary in a remote area. B．To live up to her family’s expectations. C．To gain fame through unique research opportunities. D．To pursue her passion for archaeology and cultural preservation. 58．What does the author imply by describing Dunhuang as “an old person with many illnesses” in paragraph 3? A．The site is ancient but still full of life. B．The cultural significance of Dunhuang is in decline. C．The preservation of Dunhuang requires urgent and careful efforts. D．The local environment is unsuitable for the development of tourism. 59．Which of the following best summarizes Fan Jinshi’s contributions to Dunhuang? A．She focused only on repairing collapsed grottoes. B．She improved tourism facilities to attract more visitors. C．She prioritized publishing archaeological reports over practical conservation. D．She combined research, international cooperation, and technology for preservation. 60．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．A Cultural Heritage of Northwest China B．A Lifelong Guardian of Mogao Grottoes C．The Challenges in Mogao Grottoes Conservation D．The Role of Technology in Preserving Mogao Grottoes 【答案】57．D 58．C 59．D 60．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了樊锦诗放弃大城市工作机会，投身敦煌莫高窟保护事业，在艰苦环境中坚持考古研究和文化遗产保护，并取得了杰出成就，被誉为“敦煌的女儿”。 57．细节理解题。根据第二段“After graduating from Peking University in 1963, Fan had the chance to work in prosperous big cities. However, she determinedly joined the Research Institute on Cultural Relics of Dunhuang (later renamed the Dunhuang Academy), and worked as a guardian of Mogao Grottoes. (1963年从北京大学毕业后，樊有机会在繁华的大城市工作。然而，她毅然加入了敦煌文物研究所（后来更名为敦煌研究院），并担任莫高窟的守护者。)”可知，樊锦诗毕业后选择在敦煌工作是为了追求自己对考古学和文化保护的热爱。故选D。 58．推理判断题。根据第三段“But Fan’s devotion to archaeology, protection and management of grottoes never wavered (动摇), and she has made outstanding contributions to the cause of “protecting, studying and carrying forward Dunhuang Grottoes” through her works. Dunhuang is an old person, an extremely fragile old person. It has a lot of illnesses. If you were a little careless, it would be gone, Fan says. (但樊对考古学、石窟保护与管理的执着从未动摇过，她通过自己的工作为“保护、研究和弘扬敦煌石窟”这一事业做出了杰出贡献。敦煌就像一位老人，是一位极其脆弱的老人。它身患诸多疾病。樊说，如果你稍有疏忽，它就会消失。)”可知，作者将敦煌描述为“一个身患多种疾病的老人”时，其意在暗示对敦煌的保护需要立即且谨慎的行动。故选C。 59．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In her dozens of years of research in Dunhuang heritage conservation, she has led a team dedicated to the preservation of the world’s cultural heritage, actively engaged in international exchange and cooperation in heritage conservation, introduced advanced conservation concepts and technologies, and built “Digital Dunhuang”. (在敦煌遗产保护领域长达数十年的研究生涯中，她带领了一个致力于保护世界文化遗产的团队，积极参与遗产保护领域的国际交流与合作，引进先进的保护理念和技术，并建立了“数字敦煌”。)”可知，樊锦诗将研究、国际合作以及保护技术相结合。故选D。 60．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Fan has received the national honor of “Outstanding Contributor to the Cultural Heritage Preservation” for her substantial contributions to the permanent preservation and sustainable utilization of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. A minor planet was named after Fan Jinshi at a naming ceremony in Dunhuang to honor Fan’s devotion. (樊因其在敦煌莫高窟永久性保护和可持续利用方面所做出的杰出贡献而荣获“文化遗产保护杰出贡献者”这一国家级荣誉。在敦煌举行的命名仪式上，一颗小行星以樊锦诗的名字命名，以此来表彰樊的奉献精神。)”结合文章主要讲述了樊锦诗放弃大城市工作机会，投身敦煌莫高窟保护事业，在艰苦环境中坚持考古研究和文化遗产保护，并取得了杰出成就，被誉为“敦煌的女儿”。可知，B选项“长期守护莫高窟的人”最符合文章标题。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文） 主题01 人与社会——艺术与体育 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·山西吕梁·期末） When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art standardized (标准化) exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 1．What did the author think of her drawing before the standardised exam? A．Discouraging. B．Meaningless. C．Satisfying. D．Empowering. 2．In her 30s, the author ______. A．avoided oil painting practice B．searched for a painting career C．took oil painting seriously D．began water colours as a hobby 3．What attracted the author to oil paintings at last? A．Her ambition. B．Her dream. C．Her grade. D．Her taboo. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It never rains but it pours. C．Dreams are the reflections of realities. D．Strong will can move mountains. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·山西运城·期末） One of my earliest memories is of my father sitting me down at our kitchen table with canvases, paints, and brushes. He taught me how to blend colors and use different materials. Whenever we felt inspired, we set out all our materials and painted what our hearts desired. My father grew up in a small village in the Dominican Republic. Despite not having many materials available, he created art with whatever he had. My father saved his money to buy paints and colored pencils to draw on the walls around his home. When he was 15, he arrived in America alone and stayed with his aunt in Florida for a while before finishing high school in New York with another aunt. He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship. As I got older, he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of my art supplies. He taught me to find beauty in everything and everyone around me. I grew to love drawing people, as I could highlight the physical features that make everyone unique and beautiful. It wasn’t until I began looking carefully into my father’s paintings and the work of popular artists on Instagram that I started to be more critical of my work. I started to worry that I could never live up to my father’s talent. My simple, two-dimensional (2D) drawings fell flat compared to his realistic landscapes. Going through my sketchbooks and portfolios, I found fault in all my drawings. Art was my favorite thing in the world but I started to believe I wasn’t good at it. Instead of working toward improving, I decided to give up drawing. My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, “Mia, you should audition for the school. I wish I’d had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid.” My father’s bravery and strength are things that I desire to have. So over the next few months, I worked on my portfolio. Looking back at my pictures, I can see how much I have improved since then. The school must have seen potential in my drawings because I got in! It was eye-opening to attend a college that specializes in the arts. I learned to embrace my individuality and my talent. I have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my self-belief in my art. 5．Why does the author introduce her father’s experience in paragraph 2? A．To prove that art is a way to fight poverty. B．To contrast her life with the difficulties her father experienced. C．To criticize the lack of educational chances in rural areas. D．To illustrate the roots of her father’s influence on her. 6．What do the underlined words “fell flat” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Outperformed other works. B．Lacked visual appeal. C．Had complex structures. D．Looked extremely realistic. 7．What kind of person is the author’s father? A．Brave and carefree. B．Ambitious but dependent. C．Hardworking and supportive. D．Creative but stubborn. 8．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Talent guarantees admission to art programs. B．Progress can be achieved through trial and error. C．Art is about following established rules. D．Confidence comes from accepting imperfection. Passage 3 （23-24高二下·陕西宝鸡·期末） One week after I started working in Beijing, I decided to visit a place of interest called the Summer Palace. Before setting off, I researched it on the Internet. The Summer Palace is composed mostly of a lake, but it’s surrounded by beautiful greenery and a walkway that circles the lake. It is recommended that you give the Summer Palace about three hours. If you try to walk around it, it could take five or six hours. With that knowledge of it, I set off. The highlight of the tour had to be the view from the Tower of Buddhist Incense. It sits on the top of a large hill overlooking the lake and is worth a climb. It was built as a place to worship the Buddha. And in the Summer Palace, unlike in most of other places, photography isn’t allowed in most of the buildings. Pictures of most of the Buddhas and the other artifacts are off⁃limits for photographers. Another highlight was seeing the stage created for the Dowager Empress where she watched operas and other theater items. There are box seats that surround the stage and it was the largest stage created in Imperial China. You could almost imagine royalty reviewing the actors from the boxes and the stage. I do recommend taking a boat ride if you go, which takes you from one side of the lake to the other side where you can see another set of buildings. And it is fun. You can also rent an electric boat or paddleboat if you want. But since it was just me, I went aboard one of the biggest boats with other people. I spent another four hours wandering around the Summer Palace. But I didn’t see all of it because it was getting dark. How I wish I could visit it again. 9．What did the author do before setting off for the Summer Palace? A．Asked others about it. B．Learned something about it. C．Spent three hours researching it. D．Rented a boat. 10．What does the underlined word “off⁃limits” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Forbidden. B．Allowed. C．Charged. D．Limited. 11．What do we know about the stage mentioned in the text? A．It sits on the top of a hill. B．It is the largest stage all over China. C．It was for royalty to watch performances. D．Operas are performed there at times. 12．Which of the following correctly describes the author’s tour? A．She took a boat by herself. B．She spent four hours in the Summer Palace. C．She didn’t enjoy the trip because it was too late. D．She only toured part of the Summer Palace. 主题02 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·宁夏固原·期末） Victoria Herrmann didn’t always care about cultural heritage. Six years ago, the climate advocate thought it was just a phrase. But a talk with Peter Taliva’a in American Samoa changed her mind. Peter told her how rising sea levels were killing taro plants — central to local culture and ceremonies. This opened Herrmann’s eyes to the link between climate change and cultural loss. In 2016, Herrmann started “America’s Eroding Edges”, interviewing 350+ local leaders. She found climate change wasn’t just damaging buildings — it was harming daily life: foods, crops, and sacred spaces. “Climate change is about losing what makes us who we are,” she says. Now her new project, “Preserving Legacies”, helps global heritage sites fight climate threats. One in six cultural sites is at risk — like Pakistan’s Mohenjo Daro flooded this year. Herrmann’s team creates detailed climate models for each site and trains locals to make adaptation plans. Take the Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Philippines for example. Herrmann’s team worked with locals to map out values of the site. They’ll do the same in Petra, Jordan next month. “We need community trust,” she says. Artists will document the process to share stories worldwide. Herrmann hopes to expand the project to hundreds of sites. “Every degree we reduce climate change can save a legacy,” she says. “We must hold loss and hope together.” 13．What inspired Herrmann to focus on cultural heritage? A．Her work as a National Geographic Explorer. B．A conversation with a community leader. C．Floods in Pakistan damaging ancient ruins. D．Her grandfather’s experience as a survivor. 14．What is the goal of “Preserving Legacies”? A．To build sea walls for heritage sites. B．To create global climate change models. C．To protect cultural sites from climate impacts. D．To train artists to document heritage sites. 15．What does Herrmann emphasize in her project? A．Community-led cooperation. B．Funding from international organizations. C．Fast action to stop greenhouse gases. D．Using big data without local input. 16．Which word best describes Herrmann’s attitude towards the project? A．Pessimistic. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Uncaring. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·陕西渭南·期末） Connor Halsa is a 15-year-old boy. One day, he caught a wallet while fishing with his family on Lake of the Woods. Connor opened the wallet and found there was some money in it. He showed everyone the wallet. Then they took out the money and put it all on the ground to make it dry. There was a total of $2,000 inside the wallet. “My dad said we should give the wallet back to the owner. We did it. We found a business card in the wallet and called the number. At last, we got in touch with the owner, who was a farmer named Jim Denney,” Connor said. A month ago, Jim Denney was fishing in the same lake. His wallet slipped (滑落) out of his pocket and fell into the water. He didn’t even realize it was missing until he had to pay for the boat trip. But he gave up looking for the wallet because the lake was so huge that it was nearly impossible to find the wallet. Jim Denney made the trip to meet Connor and his family. “To thank them, I tried to give them some money, but they refused,” he said. 17．What was Connor doing when he found the wallet? A．Enjoying the boat trip. B．Fishing with his family. C．Playing on the ground. D．Camping by the huge lake. 18．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指代) in Paragraph 2? A．Calling the owner. B．Showing the wallet to everyone. C．Returning the wallet to the owner. D．Counting all the money in the wallet. 19．How did Connor and his family find the owner of the wallet? A．With the help of a farmer. B．With the help of the police. C．With the help of the Internet. D．With the help of a business card. 20．What can we learn about Jim Denney in Paragraph 3? A．He slipped and fell into the lake. B．He went to the lake two months ago. C．He didn’t know when his wallet was missing. D．He tried his best to look for the wallet in the lake. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·山西忻州·期末） I cannot remember a point in my life when I desired anything other than becoming a teacher. At the beginning of my senior year in high school, I began applying to the University of Connecticut, not realizing how expensive my dream was. I came from a middle-class family, and it seemed as though we’d always struggled to make ends meet. I wasn’t the smartest person in my class but I was determined. I applied for every scholarship I could get my hands on. And then my guidance counselor told me about the financial aid system. I applied, but I didn’t think I would qualify for that either. After the holidays, my friends started receiving their acceptance letters from colleges, and I eagerly anticipated mine. Finally, a letter arrived from the University of Connecticut. Feelings of fear and joy overwhelmed me when I opened the envelope with trembling hands. I had done it! I had been working a full-time job, but that was barely enough to pay for tuition, and it was impossible for my parents to finance my education. Months went by before a letter from the financial aid office arrived. I opened it eagerly, but it was only a letter requesting more information to process my application. This happened over and over, and my hopes kept getting shot down. Finally, a large envelope arrived, the one that would determine whether I could attend college. Not only was financial aid going to help me out with my expenses, but also I won two of the scholarships I had applied for! I had actually made my dream come true. I am now a junior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in English. 21．What was the author’s main trouble in realizing her dream? A．Her family was short of money. B．She lacked determination. C．She didn’t know which university to apply to. D．Her parents disapproved of her attending university. 22．How did the author get money for her tuition fees? A．By taking up part-time jobs. B．By receiving her parents’ support. C．By turning to her guidance counselor for help. D．By applying for scholarships and financial aid. 23．Why did the financial aid office send the author the first letter? A．To test her determination. B．To inform her of their refusal. C．To ask for supplemental information. D．To check the process of her application. 24．What does the author want to convey by sharing her story? A．More haste, less speed. B．Never say never. C．Aiming higher, achieving more. D．Pride hurts, modesty benefits. 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·陕西宝鸡·期末） It is often said that the high school period is one of the most important stages that an individual will experience, and is often seen as a critical and life-shaping time. During this period, people often begin to discover what is meaningful to them and how they plan to continue living their lives. Volunteering at St. Clare’s Hospital has helped me form a positive experience during my high school years. When I first began volunteering, I was very nervous about meeting new people and being pushed outside of my comfort zone. At the beginning of my volunteering experience, I was rather timid and not very outgoing. Fortunately, as time went by, I discovered how to introduce myself to new volunteers, to go out of my way to make patients feel welcome, and to extend the hand of friendship to others. I learned to respect diversity, which turned out to be particularly helpful in the real world. My volunteering experience at the hospital has led me to believe that my love and sympathy for the disabled can brighten up the day of those lonely patients. There is another valuable lesson I have learned from the volunteer program: The significance of “service” involves making a difference in the lives of others and contributing to the harmony of the community. Now I feel content each time I finish my shift. This positive feeling has motivated me to continue carrying on this worthwhile cause, and has become something that I view as having irreplaceable importance to my life. It’s a great pity that many teenagers in my generation have not had experiences similar to mine and therefore missed out on some of the important lessons that can be learned in life. Knowing that I made a positive impact on someone is an emotionally uplifting experience that can never be matched by money or fame. And, to the best of my ability, I will follow this path of service throughout my life. 25．What does the author think of the high school period? A．It deserves to be taken seriously. B．It is often criticized by people. C．It brings no significance to life. D．It is full of unplanned experiences. 26．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The importance of diversity in the world. B．The author’s changes brought about by volunteering C．Friendship between volunteers and patients. D．Ways to help and respect patients. 27．What does the underlined word “timid” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Confident. B．Shy. C．Brave. D．Calm. 28．What is the purpose of the text? A．To call on the young to volunteer. B．To share the author’s volunteering experience. C．To explain the benefits of volunteering. D．To introduce suitable community work. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·陕西·期末） Yiran Duan, a Bai ethnic minority member from Dali, Yunnan, founded Yi Crafts to share traditional Chinese handicrafts globally. After graduating from a UK university in 2019, she launched her studio to promote cultural exchange. During the later COVID-19 pandemic, however, she was forced to move her studio online, unexpectedly expanding her reach worldwide. “A crisis is also an opportunity,” she remarked. While an opportunity, teaching online is not the same as speaking face to face. So in 2022, Yiran set up her official studio in London, emphasizing face-to-face interaction. She said, “Exchanges are not merely verbal communication. A glance, a smile, or a touch can change one’s mind.” Her workshops highlight crafts like Zharan, a tie-dye technique often mistaken for Japan’s Shibori. “Many think it’s Japanese, but its roots are in China,” she explains, noting its 1,000-year history. Yiran views cultural exchange as mutual (相互的) learning. During a 2024 trip to Dali, British visitors joined Bai elders in singing. Surprisingly, a local song’s melody (旋律) matched a British folk tune. “They felt the culture without words,” Yiran realized. She stresses common human joys — beauty, food, art — over differences. Misunderstandings still exist. Once asked if she was native American due to her braided hair (编发),Yiran replied, “I’m Chinese, part of an ethnic minority.” She aims to challenge stereotypes (刻板印象) of China as a single culture. “The West knows dragons or china, but China has diverse beauty,” she said. Growing up on Dali’s “foreign street,” Yiran learned English informally. “My unique childhood made me realize my voice matters,” she shared. Her advice? “Never think no one listens. Every story deserves to be heard.” Through handicrafts, Yiran builds bridges — not just between places, but between hearts. “The bridge matters, but the people willing to cross it matter more,” she smiled. 29．Why did Yiran Duan move her studio online? A．To attract more British customers. B．To avoid face-to-face communication. C．To respond to the impact of the pandemic. D．To learn from international handicraft masters. 30．What can we infer from the British visitors’ trip? A．British folk tunes are from China. B．Different cultures share common human joys. C．Bai culture is better than British culture. D．Cultural misunderstandings are easy to solve. 31．What is more important in cultural exchange according to Yiran? A．The popularity of traditional handicrafts. B．Face-lo-face communication skills. C．The willingness of people to connect. D．The support from universities and communities. 32．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To share Yiran Duan’s experience in cultural exchange. B．To introduce a traditional Chinese tie-dye technique. C．To describe the challenges of running a handicraft studio. D．To compare Chinese and British folk cultures. Passage 3 （23-24高二下·宁夏石嘴山·期末） Nearly a year ago, on a sunny July day, I drove to a nearby lake with my family and friends to have a picnic. I couldn’t wait to get in the water because I loved swimming. “Here I go,” I shouted, laughing, as I dove (跳水) from a boat dock into the lake. That was the last thing I remember. I was unconscious and pulled from the water with a severed spine (脊柱断裂), and paralyzed from the waist down. After months of hospitalization, I was finally home. But things weren’t going well. I had to face many lifestyle changes. The gray sky outside my window matched how I felt inside. I sighed and turned away. Life had lost all meaning. I was impatient with myself as well as my family. A few days later, I poured out my despondency to Jerry, a good friend of mine. “I don’t feel like I have a reason to get out of bed,” I told him. Jerry was quiet with his eyes focused on my mulberry tree. “Look,” he whispered. “There’s a cardinal (a kind of bird).” I saw it on that lower branch to the right. Cheer, cheer, cheer, the cardinal sang in a sweet voice. I’d seen cardinals before. Now as I studied this one, I realized I’d never really seen a cardinal. It was beautiful. As I watched the elegant bird, something clicked (茅塞顿开). The hope of life, like a light, was awakened inside me. After Jerry left, I wheeled to the front of the house, smiled at the sky and felt relieved. I now take bird watching as my new hobby. I record interesting sightings in my diary and photograph every bird I meet. Besides, I feel a new kind of pleasure when taking care of the potted plants in my yard. Of course, I still face many difficulties every day, but when I look out of my window, I see birds. And when I see birds, I see miracles (奇迹). And I’ve found my place among them. 33．What happened to the author about a year ago? A．He fell off his boat. B．He had a car accident. C．He injured his spine in a dive. D．He hardly got along with his family. 34．What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “despondency” in Paragraph 3? A．Doubts. B．Expectations. C．Nervousness. D．Discouragement. 35．How did the author feel after seeing the cardinal outside his window? A．Pleased. B．Anxious. C．Indifferent. D．Puzzled. 36．What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph? A．He decides to raise birds himself. B．He becomes hopeful about his life. C．He determines to be a bird photographer. D．He can deal with all the difficulties by himself. 主题02 人与社会——善行义举 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·山西大同·期末） Blumberg, a senior lecturer in the math department at University of Houston Downtown, sold her mother’s place in favor of something smaller. While packing up, she found her late mother’s three knit sweaters in various stages of construction. She knew exactly who they were intended for: the first, a blue and white garment, was for her mother; the second, all purple, was for Blumberg; and the third was for Blumberg’s daughter. She brought them to a local knitting store to be finished. The employees there, in turn, put her in contact with another shop, where a worker asked her, “Have you ever heard of Loose Ends?” Blumberg hadn’t. She would learn Loose Ends is a nonprofit organization that matches people who have unfinished work from loved ones, who have either passed away or become disabled, with crafters in their area who can finish quilting, knitting and other projects, all at no charge. It has 30,000 volunteer “finishers” who have taken over about 3,500 projects since its launch. Blumberg contacted Loose Ends, and they linked her up with a nearby finisher, Anna, to take over her mother’s work. “All I could do when I met Anna was give her a big hug,” Blumberg said, tearing up. “It’s unbelievable how special this project is. Otherwise, I would have spent a fortune to get this done.” Anna spent months on the sweaters, and said she’s happy to have a part in what she saw as a beautiful story that could bind generations. The project reminded her of her own family: her grandmother was a knitter as well, until arthritis made it hard to complete those delicate knitting movements. “It’s making sure people have these physical objects that you can hug when you’re missing a person. That’s a big deal,” said she. 37．How were her mother’s knit sweaters when Blumberg found them? A．Uncleaned. B．Unfinished. C．Undecorated. D．Uncoloured. 38．What do we know about Loose Ends? A．It comforts those who lost loved ones. B．It repairs valued personal possessions. C．It matches crafters with those in need. D．It makes individually tailored sweaters. 39．What can be inferred from what Blumberg said? A．She regretted asking volunteers for help. B．She expected to learn more from Anna. C．She disliked the organization’s project. D．She’s grateful for Anna’s generous help. 40．Which one can be the best title for the text? A．A Tight-Knit Community B．The Knitting Skills C．An Enthusiastic Volunteer D．The Knit Sweaters Passage 2 （23-24高二下·陕西延安·期末） Raymond had the fifth vertebrae (椎骨) in his neck broken as a result of a diving accident and could no longer walk or fully use his hands. “I quickly learned that my life was going to be really different,” he says. “To call it a huge adjustment is an understatement.” But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of wellness resources available for people like him in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater to those with similar injuries and other disabilities. The properly named Split Second Fitness opened in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow physically and mentally stronger. Seated elliptical (椭圆的) bikes move paralyzed (瘫痪的) users’ legs; a yoga instructor helps stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion and mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living. “Anybody’s life can change in a split second like mine did,” Raymond explains. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do I give you hope? And how can I help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow?’” The idea came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab (康复) facility in Sacramento that challenged the idea of what recovery could look like. “I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born networker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run a nonprofit. “The goal is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help that grieving process and help you get back on track to a happy, healthy life.” 41．What led to Raymond’s physical disabilities? A．A sport damaging his hands. B．A car accident damaging his neck. C．A disease affecting his mobility. D．A diving accident hurting his vertebrae. 42．How did Raymond respond to the shortage of well ness resources? A．He started his own fitness center. B．He turned to a nonprofit organization. C．He quit his job as a broadcast engineer. D．He founded a rehab facility in Sacramento. 43．What might a seated elliptical bike be? A．A type of sport. B．A kind of rehab equipment. C．A transport tool. D．A test device. 44．What is the primary goal of Raymond’s organization? A．To let the disabled live a better life. B．To increase awareness about keeping fit. C．To challenge traditional ideas of recovery. D．To provide financial assistance to the disabled. Passage 3 （23-24高二下·山西长治·期末） Jake was working on a roof installing solar panels as usual when he heard something urgent. Below him, parents, neighbors, and volunteers were gathering. They were looking for a 5-year-old girl, who had disappeared from her home. Dropping his tools and climbing down, Jake joined the search party. The air was thick with anxiety. Contrary to others, Jake found himself drawn towards a rural trail winding along a stream that led to a nearby marsh (湿地). The search had spread out in all directions, but it was this path that called to him. His steps were quick, driven by an intuition (直觉) that he couldn’t quite explain. He hadn’t gone far when a sight struck him. There, in the shallow water of the stream was a T-shirt. Jake’s heart sank. As his eyes swept the watery expanse along with another volunteer named Brendan, they spotted the little girl standing in the water. Thankfully, she was alive. But, as he called out, he realized she wasn’t listening. Without hesitation, Jake lifted the little girl up from the water and passed her to Brendan. She was scared, no doubt, but safe now. “I just had this feeling,” Jake recalled. It was a mix of modesty, wonder and pride in his voice, but above all it was a relief to him and the girl’s parents, neighbors as well as volunteers. The community’s gratitude was immense. Jake, a simple man working on a roof, had become an unexpected hero in the search for a young girl. His willingness to set his work aside to help a group of strangers shows how powerful community and intuition challenge us to act beyond ourselves. Sometimes, heroes come from the most ordinary circumstances as they’re driven by the purest desire to do good deeds. 45．Why did Jake decide to walk along a stream? A．He knew where the missing girl was. B．He wanted to make a difference. C．He did it out of his sixth sense D．He had noticed something unusual. 46．What’s Jake’s main feeling when recalling his experience of saving the girl? A．Relief. B．Fear. C．Regret. D．Pride. 47．What do we know about the people looking for the girl? A．They were Jake’s neighbors. B．They were strangers to Jake. C．They didn’t know each other. D．They were a group of volunteers. 48．What is a suitable title for the text? A．Willingness to Help Others is Fulfilled B．An Ordinary Person Makes a Wonder C．An Unexpected Hero in a Search and Rescue D．The Reward to Rescuing Others in Danger 主题03 人与社会——生活故事 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·青海海南·期末） Ten minutes after Marie Grey dropped off her 17-year-old daughter Emily at her ballet lesson, she received a call saying Emily had collapsed in class. Rushing back to the studio, Marie knew from the way Emily was lying on the floor, and how one side of her face had changed that her daughter had suffered a stroke (中风). Emily was taken to St George’s Hospital in south London, where an emergency operation was undertaken to control the bleeding. Emily was in a severe coma (昏迷) in hospital for six weeks. When she did wake up from the coma, it was how well her eyes tracked that became the test of how conscious she was monitored. Her family put up a whiteboard with two equations (等式). And they asked Emily to look at the second one. As she looked at the right one, they knew that Emily was there. Emily has slowly, but surely, made progress that the medical establishment thought would never be possible. From saying her first words again to taking a few steps, she has shown remarkable determination. In June 2024, Emily started on a specialist recovery programme at Neurokinex, an organization that helps those like Emily. It has proven to be a major turning point in her recovery. She can now stand by herself for over a minute and has taken supported walks. Her goal is to walk by herself and much more. Academically, Emily is studying with home tutors for A-levels in maths, chemistry and biology. She wants to be a doctor and her family has provided support throughout her journey. Earlier this month, Marie ran a local half marathon to raise money for Neurokinex, so that those less financially able can also benefit from the treatment that Emily has had. What happened to Emily could happen to anyone at any time. 49．What made Marie know her daughter had suffered a stroke? A．The call she received. B．The studio’s study and quick response. C．The experience she had. D．Emily’s position and facial change. 50．Why did Emily’s family put up a whiteboard with two equations? A．To assess her consciousness. B．To communicate well with her. C．To encourage her to be stronger. D．To help her catch up with her studies. 51．What can be inferred about Emily from paragraph 3? A．Her hope relies on Neurokinex. B．Her recovery has been effortless. C．Her progress has surprised doctors. D．Her academic record is unimpressive. 52．What is Marie’s purpose in running a local half marathon? A．To promote her own healthy living. B．To raise funds for a treatment center. C．To support Emily’s medical treatment. D．To encourage Emily to become a doctor. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·陕西商洛·期末） When 16-year-old Sarah moved to the small town of Greenfield, she felt like an outsider. Back in the city, her life had been fast-paced and independent, but Greenfield’s quiet streets and tight-knit community left her uneasy. Everything changed when she stumbled upon a flyer for the “Greenfield Garden Project” — a plan to transform an abandoned lot into a community garden. At first, Sarah dismissed the idea. “Why waste time growing vegetables when I can buy them?” she muttered. But her curiosity got the better of her. One Saturday morning, she found herself standing at the edge of the lot, watching a group of volunteers — retirees, parents with young children, and even a few teenagers — digging weeds and laying soil. Among them was Mr. Thompson, a retired teacher who had proposed the project. “Care to join us?” Mr. Thompson asked, handing her a pair of gloves. Reluctantly, Sarah took them. Over the next few weeks, she learned to plant seeds, water sprouts, and build wooden planters. To her surprise, the work felt rewarding. She discovered that Mrs. Lopez, a volunteer, grew peppers to share with the local food bank, while Tim, a shy staff, came to escape his noisy surroundings. As the garden thrived, so did the community. Neighbors who had never spoken before exchanged gardening tips. Children painted colorful signs, and the elderly shared stories under the shade of a newly built pergola. Sarah, once a loner, found herself teaching kids how to care for sunflowers. But challenges arose. A summer drought threatened the crops. The team debated solutions: Some suggested giving up, but Mr. Thompson insisted on finding a viable and sustainable way forward. They installed rainwater barrels (桶) and switched to drought-resistant plants. When the first tomatoes ripened, the garden hosted a harvest festival, drawing crowds from nearby towns. By autumn, Sarah no longer saw the garden as just a plot of land. It had become a symbol of what people could achieve together. 53．Why did Sarah initially hesitate to join the Greenfield Garden Project? A．She feared meeting strangers. B．She disliked outdoor activities. C．She was too busy with schoolwork. D．She thought gardening was a waste of time. 54．What can be inferred about Tim’s reason for joining the project? A．He wanted to earn money. B．He sought a quiet escape. C．He was encouraged by his community. D．He loved growing flowers. 55．What does the underlined word “viable” mean in paragraph 5? A．Expensive. B．Temporary. C．Practical. D．Difficult. 56．What is the main idea of the text? A．Teenagers should avoid urban life. B．Gardening improves physical health. C．Droughts can ruin agricultural projects. D．Communities grow stronger through cooperation. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·山西运城·期末） The mystery in northwest China, the grand gallery in the desert, the incomparable art, and extensive and profound culture — everything about Dunhuang could take a visitor’s breath away. All these have fascinated generations of people, and they have also brought them to form an everlasting bond with Dunhuang. Fan Jinshi, whose given name means “beautiful poetry” in Chinese, is one of them. After graduating from Peking University in 1963, Fan had the chance to work in prosperous big cities. However, she determinedly joined the Research Institute on Cultural Relics of Dunhuang (later renamed the Dunhuang Academy), and worked as a guardian of Mogao Grottoes. At the time of her arrival, it was not a comfortable place to live and did not have electricity or running water. All she could see was poor land. She not only had to adapt to the harsh environment, but also had to endure the long-tern separation from her family. But Fan’s devotion to archaeology, protection and management of grottoes never wavered (动摇), and she has made outstanding contributions to the cause of “protecting, studying and carrying forward Dunhuang Grottoes” through her works. Dunhuang is an old person, an extremely fragile old person. It has a lot of illnesses. If you were a little careless, it would be gone, Fan says. Fan has devoted herself to exploring and researching, and she has written valuable archaeological reports. And as a conservationist, she serves to protect the ancient site from erosion, collapsing and over-tourism. In her dozens of years of research in Dunhuang heritage conservation, she has led a team dedicated to the preservation of the world’s cultural heritage, actively engaged in international exchange and cooperation in heritage conservation, introduced advanced conservation concepts and technologies, and built “Digital Dunhuang”. She is known as the “Daughter of Dunhuang” for her outstanding contributions to the protection of the Mogao Grottoes. The longer she stayed there, the deeper her love grew for Dunhuang. Fan has received the national honor of “Outstanding Contributor to the Cultural Heritage Preservation” for her substantial contributions to the permanent preservation and sustainable utilization of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. A minor planet was named after Fan Jinshi at a naming ceremony in Dunhuang to honor Fan’s devotion. 57．Why did Fan Jinshi choose to work in Dunhuang after graduation? A．To earn a higher salary in a remote area. B．To live up to her family’s expectations. C．To gain fame through unique research opportunities. D．To pursue her passion for archaeology and cultural preservation. 58．What does the author imply by describing Dunhuang as “an old person with many illnesses” in paragraph 3? A．The site is ancient but still full of life. B．The cultural significance of Dunhuang is in decline. C．The preservation of Dunhuang requires urgent and careful efforts. D．The local environment is unsuitable for the development of tourism. 59．Which of the following best summarizes Fan Jinshi’s contributions to Dunhuang? A．She focused only on repairing collapsed grottoes. B．She improved tourism facilities to attract more visitors. C．She prioritized publishing archaeological reports over practical conservation. D．She combined research, international cooperation, and technology for preservation. 60．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．A Cultural Heritage of Northwest China B．A Lifelong Guardian of Mogao Grottoes C．The Challenges in Mogao Grottoes Conservation D．The Role of Technology in Preserving Mogao Grottoes / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $