专题04 阅读理解记叙文+新闻报道（期末真题汇编，上海专用）高二英语下学期

**基本信息**：精选上海多所重点中学高二下期末阅读理解真题，涵盖人与社会、自我、自然三大主题，融合真实故事与文化热点，考查语言能力与思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|39题|细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测、主旨大意|以真实情境（如英国博物馆文物争议、Alaa Murabit女权实践）设题，梯度设计从基础（如“in a haze”词义）到高阶（如“repatriation”文化内涵），贴合高考命题趋势|

专题04 阅读理解记叙文+新闻报道 主题01 人与社会—— Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·上海市建平中学·期末） If Timothy White were Captain America, perhaps simply one fling (挥动) of the superhero’s trademark shield could have saved the day. But this was real life. And though White has dressed up as Captain America for conventions, parades and the local Anti-Bullying Superhero Day, when he spotted trouble on this September afternoon he wasn’t wearing his costume and couldn’t rely on any superpowers. White, 38, was driving home when he noticed a gray Nissan four-door pickup (皮卡货车). It was hard to miss,since it made a turn and headed for the curb (马路牙子) before course-correcting, only to head for the curb again. As the pickup drew closer, White got a good look at the problem: The driver appeared to be asleep. Pretty soon, this guy’s going to crash into a house and kill himself or somebody else, White thought. While many people would have kept on driving, that’s not how White operates. He had to stop that vehicle. White pulled his car over and jumped out. The truck was going 10 to 15 mph, White estimates. He darted into the road, running around to the driver’s side. The window was down on this temperate autumn day. White grabbed the frame of the window — his legs moving in step with the pickup — and leaped in. The man behind the wheel, 64-year-old Todd DeAngelis, was just conscious enough to be startled by the peculiar sight of a stranger lying across his stomach, and he let out a yelp. White worked quickly. He took hold of the gear shift and forced the pickup into park, bringing it to a sudden stop. He jumped out of the truck window the same way he came in. From outside the truck, White asked DeAngelis if he was OK. “No,” he replied, in a haze. DeAngelis, a diabetic, was unexpectedly facing dangerously low blood sugar. An ambulance soon arrived and took DeAngelis to a hospital, where it was determined that had his blood sugar gone much lower, he could have gone into a diabetic coma. “He kept me from a much worse accident than it could have been,” DeAngelis said after his recovery. White’s actions that day were not out of character. As a teenager, he once kicked in the door of a house that was on fire to see if anyone was trapped inside. Fortunately, the house was empty. “I’m always trying to help, where I can, when I can,” he says. But jumping into a moving vehicle to prevent a crash? White admits this was new territory. “It took me a couple of days,” he says, “and a couple of beers, to chill out.” 1．Why does the author mention Captain America at the opening paragraph? A．To emphasize the impact of comic book conventions on people’s daily life. B．To explain why White was unable to save people with superpowers that day. C．To emphasize that real heroism comes from character not superpowers, by contrast. D．To suggest that White wished he had superpowers by dressing up like Captain America. 2．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Timothy White managed to save the driver by breaking the window, using his strength to push the truck off the road and pulling the driver out. B．Timothy White noticed the truck’s abnormal movements because the driver was asleep at the wheel, which prompted his immediate intervention. C．Wimothy White jumped into the moving truck through the open window and shifted it into park, saving the driver who was suffering from low blood sugar. D．After forcing the truck to stop, White immediately administered first at d to the driver outside the truck before the ambulance arrived. 3．What does the underlined phrase “in a haze” most likely mean? A．In anger. B．In a hurry. C．In concentration. D．In dizziness. 4．What can be inferred about Timothy What e from the passage? A．He often dreams and pretends to be a superhero to gain attention. B．He had a natural tendency to help others in dangerous situations. C．It wasn’t the first time he had jumped through a car window to save people. D．He relied on alcohol to cope with stress, tension and fear regularly. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Timothy White在现实生活中英勇救人的故事，突出了他乐于助人的品质。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第1段“But this was real life. And though White has dressed up as Captain America for conventions, parades and the local Anti-Bullying Superhero Day, when he spotted trouble on this September afternoon he wasn’t wearing his costume and couldn’t rely on any superpowers.(但这却是真实的生活。尽管怀特曾在各种活动、游行以及当地的“反欺凌超级英雄日”上身着美国队长的服装，但在这个九月的下午，当他发现有麻烦时，他并未穿着那套服装，也无法依靠任何超能力。)”可知，作者通过讲述他并未穿着制服，也无法依靠超能力，对比虚构的超能力和现实中的英勇行为，来强调真正的英雄主义源于品格而非超能力。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第4段的“White grabbed the frame of the window — his legs moving in step with the pickup — and leaped in.(怀特伸手抓住窗户的框架——他的双腿与皮卡车的行驶节奏保持同步——然后纵身跳了进去。)”和第七段的“DeAngelis, a diabetic, was unexpectedly facing dangerously low blood sugar.( 迪安吉利斯患有糖尿病，当时正意外面临低血糖危险)”可知，威米托·怀特从开着的车窗跳进了行驶中的卡车里，然后将卡车停到了指定位置，从而救下了那位因低血糖而身体不适的司机。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据上文“From outside the truck, White asked DeAngelis if he was OK. “No,” he replied (从卡车外面，怀特问德安吉利斯是否还好。“不好，”他回答道。)”和下文“DeAngelis, a diabetic, was unexpectedly facing dangerously low blood sugar.( 迪安吉利斯患有糖尿病，当时正意外面临低血糖危险)”可推知，该短语描述其因低血糖而意识模糊的状态。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第2段“White’s actions that day were not out of character. As a teenager, he once kicked in the door of a house that was on fire to see if anyone was trapped inside.(那天怀特先生的行为并不出乎人们的意料。在青少年时期，他曾踹开了一间着火房屋的门，想看看里面是否有人被困。)”及最后一段““I’m always trying to help, where I can, when I can,” he says.(他说：“只要有可能，只要我能做到，我就会尽力帮忙。”)”可知，怀特先生时刻准备好帮助他人，天生乐于帮助处于危险中的人。故选B项 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市静安区市西中学·期末） After a few hours the road began to be rough, and the walking grew so difficult that the Scarecrow often fell over the yellow bricks, which were here very uneven. Sometimes, indeed, they were broken or missing altogether, leaving holes that Dorothy walked around. As for the Scarecrow, having no brains, he walked straight ahead, and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks. It never hurt him, however, and Dorothy would pick him up and set him upon his feet again, while he joined her in laughing merrily at his own disaster. The farms were not nearly so well cared for here as they were farther back. There were fewer houses and fewer fruit trees, and the farther they went, the more disappointing and lonesome the country became. At noon they sat down by the roadside, near a little brook, and Dorothy opened her basket and got out some bread. She offered a piece to the Scarecrow, but he refused. “I am never hungry,” he said, “and it is a lucky thing I am not, for my mouth is only painted, and if I should cut a hole in it so I could eat, the straw I am stuffed with would come out, and that would spoil the shape of my head.” Dorothy saw at once that this was true, so she only nodded and went on eating her bread. “Tell me something about yourself and the country you came from,” said the Scarecrow, when Dorothy had finished her dinner. So she told him all about Kansas, and how gray everything was there, and how the tornado had carried her to this strange Land of Oz. The Scarecrow listened carefully, and said, “I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, gray place you call Kansas.” “That is because you have no brains” answered the girl. “No matter how dull and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home.” 5．The Scarecrow often fell while walking on the road because ________. A．he was too tired and hungry to walk steadily B．he lacked the brains to avoid the holes C．the road was narrow and slippery D．he was distracted by talking too much with Dorothy 6．What does Dorothy mean when she says, “There is no place like home”? A．She believes Kansas is the most beautiful place. B．She values home for its emotional significance. C．She prefers the simplicity and stability of her old life. D．She misses her family and friends in Kansas. 7．Which of the following best describes the Scarecrow’s personality? A．Cheerful and eager to learn. B．Innocent and self-doubting. C．Humble but not practical. D．Observant but emotionally distant. 【答案】5．B 6．B 7．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。多萝西与稻草人赶路时道路崎岖，农场荒凉。途中休息时，稻草人因无大脑不懂多萝西为何想回堪萨斯，她称“没有地方像家一样”。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段“As for the Scarecrow, having no brains, he walked straight ahead, and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks. (至于稻草人，由于没有头脑，他一直径直向前走，结果掉进了这些洞里，全身趴在坚硬的砖块上。)”可知，稻草人走在路上时经常会摔倒，因为他缺乏判断力，无法避开那些坑洞。故选B。 6．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“No matter how dull and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home. (无论我们的家有多么沉闷灰暗，我们这些有血有肉的人宁愿住在那里，也不愿去其他任何地方，哪怕那里再美丽也罢。没有什么地方能比得上家。)”可知，当多萝西说“没有什么地方能比得上家”时，她这话的意思是她看重家是因为它具有情感上的意义。故选B。 7．推理判断题。根据第一段“As for the Scarecrow, having no brains, he walked straight ahead, and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks. It never hurt him, however, and Dorothy would pick him up and set him upon his feet again, while he joined her in laughing merrily at his own disaster. (至于稻草人，由于没有头脑，他一直径直向前走，结果掉进了这些缺口里，整个人趴在坚硬的砖块上。不过，这并没有伤到他，多萝西会把他捡起来，让他重新站直身子，而他则和多萝西一起开心地大笑，为自己的这场灾难感到庆幸。)”以及倒数第三段““Tell me something about yourself and the country you came from,” said the Scarecrow, when Dorothy had finished her dinner. So she told him all about Kansas, and how gray everything was there, and how the tornado had carried her to this strange Land of Oz. (“跟我讲讲你自己以及你来自的那个国家吧。”稻草人在多萝西吃完饭后说道。于是她向他讲述了整个堪萨斯的情况，以及那里的一切是多么的灰暗，还有那场龙卷风是如何把她带到了这个奇异的奥兹国。)”可知，稻草人性格开朗，乐于学习。故选A。 主题02 人与自我—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市杨浦区·期末） In October 1989, Alaa Murabit, the middle child of 11, was born in a Canadian home to an immigrant family from Libya in Africa. Her younger years were filled with fun and kindness. Her supportive parents treated her and her siblings with equality and fairness. Her father emphasized the importance of education and gender equality, which greatly influenced her views on social justice. Growing up with so many brothers and sisters, she learned to focus, negotiate and talk fast, or she wouldn’t get a chance to do anything. Most importantly, she learned that it was necessary to have a seat at the table to defend yourself. For example, if a lamp broke while you were away and couldn’t explain what happened, you might get grounded as punishment. An extremely gifted girl, Alaa graduated from high school at age 15. After that, the family moved to her parents’ hometown in Libya. The following year she began studying at the College of Medicine at Al Zawiya University in Libya, graduating in 2013. In the midst of her medical studies, civil war broke out in Libya in February 2011. It wasn’t until then, at age 21, that Murabit sensed a cultural shift as women were given a seat at the table. They were finally involved in decision-making and information-sharing to help deal with the war happening around them. But, when political leaders convinced women to go back to their old roles, many lost their chance to have a say in important matters. It was then that Murabit founded The Voice of Libyan Women, a national organization to advance women’s rights. The organization works to improve political participation and empower women economically. Additionally, she helps to promote security for all, create strategies for establishing and maintaining peace and encourages faith-supported peacebuilding. Following medical school, Murabit went on to receive a master’s degree from the London School of Economics while continuing to push for women’s rights. She talked in schools and homes and put up posters and signboards around the country promoting those rights. She fights not only for women but also for the health of the world. Dr. Murabit’s leadership helped to shape the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, impacting billions of people for the better. 8．What important lesson did Alaa learn from growing up in a large family? A．The right to defend oneself. B．The importance of strict discipline. C．The value of avoiding conflict. D．The necessity of quick decision-making. 9．What major event pushed Alaa to found The Voice of Libyan Women? A．Her early graduation from high school at age 15. B．The outbreak of civil war in Libya in 2011. C．Her medical studies at Al Zawiya University. D．Her move to London for a master’s degree. 10．What is a primary goal of The Voice of Libyan Women? A．To provide free medical care in war zones. B．To promote women’s return to previous roles. C．To encourage women to say no to traditional faith. D．To increase women’s political and economic participation. 11．Which best describes Murabit’s approach to creating change? A．Defending the traditional systems. B．Combining grassroots action with global policy. C．Rejecting all religious involvement in peacebuilding. D．Prioritizing academic research over community engagement. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．D 11．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了利比亚裔加拿大女性Alaa Murabit的生平事迹，包括她在大家庭中成长的经历、教育背景，以及她在利比亚内战期间创立“利比亚女性之声”组织、推动女性权利和全球健康的努力。 8．细节理解题。根据第二段“Most importantly, she learned that it was necessary to have a seat at the table to defend yourself.(最重要的是，她学会了在桌边占有一席之地来为自己辩护是必要的。)”可推知，Alaa从大家庭中学到的关键教训是捍卫自身权利的重要性。故选A。 9．细节理解题。根据第四段“In the midst of her medical studies, civil war broke out in Libya in February 2011. It wasn’t until then, at age 21, that Murabit sensed a cultural shift as women were given a seat at the table. They were finally involved in decision-making and information-sharing to help deal with the war happening around them. But, when political leaders convinced women to go back to their old roles, many lost their chance to have a say in important matters. It was then that Murabit founded The Voice of Libyan Women, a national organization to advance women’s rights.(在她攻读医学期间，2011年2月利比亚爆发了内战。直到那时，21岁的穆拉比特才感觉到文化的转变，因为女性在餐桌上有了一席之地。他们最终参与决策和信息共享，以帮助应对周围发生的战争。但是，当政治领导人说服妇女回到原来的角色时，许多人失去了在重要事务上发表意见的机会。就在那时，穆拉比特创立了“利比亚妇女之声”，这是一个促进妇女权利的全国性组织。)”可推知，内战爆发是促使她创立组织的直接事件。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据第四段“The organization works to improve political participation and empower women economically.(该组织致力于改善政治参与和经济赋权女性。)”可推知，组织的主要目标是提升女性的政治和经济参与度。故选D。 11．推理判断题。根据第五段“She talked in schools and homes and put up posters and signboards around the country promoting those rights.(她在学校和家庭演讲，并在全国各地张贴海报和招牌，宣传这些权利。)”和第六段“Dr. Murabit’s leadership helped to shape the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals(Murabit博士的领导力帮助塑造了联合国可持续发展目标)”可推知，她的变革方法结合了基层行动（如社区宣传）和全球政策（如联合国目标）。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市宜川中学·期末） I was 12 years old when my life changed forever. It was just before the end of the school day, and my teacher told me that my mum had asked me to go home immediately. There was a police car in the driveway, and I heard the sound of my sister crying in the living room. My mum took me upstairs and told me that my dad had died. I remember crying like forever. Then my uncle sat me down and told me what had happened. I remember thinking Dad must have been in an accident in his car — he had a sporty red one, and I thought he must have crashed. So it was shocking to learn he had been murdered — especially when I then discovered that he had been trying to help someone. Our cleaner had been going through a difficult break-up with her husband, and had her post delivered to our house so her partner couldn’t seize it. Dad had taken her mail round to her, but her partner saw him, stole a knife, went to the house and stabbed my dad through the heart, which killed him instantly. It took me a very long time to be able to get to a place where I could remember the happy times with my dad. It’s as if your brain won’t let you remember, because it’s too painful. Even 30 years on, it can be a challenge. It’s like a coping surviving mechanism and I still work through it today — but that’s life living with sorrow. During the past few years I’ve found that talking and writing has been a big help. It’s helped me acknowledge what happened, and has made me see these feelings are completely normal. Actually for many years, I used to question why I was still feeling this way, but you come to realize there is no set pattern to sorrow. It’s not a quick-fix process; it’s not even a fixable process. It’s something you have to live with, and you take comfort wherever you can find it. For someone who has just gone through an unbearable loss, please take it easy on yourself. I’m not sure whether time is a healer, but it will show you how to live with these feelings you’re experiencing. And through your own unique journey, you’ll get to the point of understanding yourself that little bit better. 12．What can we learn about the death of the writer’s father? A．He died a slow and painful death. B．He was killed in a car crash. C．He suffered from a heart attack. D．He was cruelly murdered. 13．The writer initially managed the pain of losing his father by ________. A．remembering every happy moment spent with his father B．blocking memories related to his father C．seeking a fixed pattern to overcome sorrow D．going to the doctor for consultation 14．What will the writer probably say to the woman who lost her beloved husband 4 years ago? A．With time passing by, you are sure to recover from the pain. B．Talking and writing about loss is a quick-fix process for you. C．Whatever feeling you have gone through is natural and normal. D．If you are sill in a dark place, travelling may be a good idea. 15．The article is written to ________. A．share a heartbreaking personal story B．honor the memory of the writer’s father C．highlight the need for personal safety D．guide others how to face loss 【答案】12．D 13．B 14．C 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在作者12岁的时候，父亲被谋杀了。从此，他一直带着悲伤生活。他发现悲伤并没有固定的模式，这不是一个快速解决的过程；这甚至不是一个可以修复的过程。他想告诉那些刚刚经历了难以承受的失亲之痛的人，要放松自己。他并不确定时间是否是一个治愈者，但它会告诉你如何与你正在经历的这些感受一起生活。通过你自己独特的旅程，你会更好地理解自己。 12．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Dad had taken her mail round to her, but her partner saw him, stole a knife, went to the house and stabbed my dad through the heart, which killed him instantly. (爸爸把她的信给了她，但她的伴侣看到了他，偷了一把刀，跑到家里刺穿了爸爸的心脏，他当场就死了)”可知，作者的父亲被残忍地杀害了。故选D。 13．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“It took me a very long time to be able to get to a place where I could remember the happy times with my dad. It’s as if your brain won’t let you remember, because it’s too painful. (我花了很长时间才能够回忆起和爸爸在一起的快乐时光。就好像你的大脑不让你记起来，因为太痛苦了)”可推知，作者最初通过屏蔽与父亲有关的记忆来控制失去父亲的痛苦。故选B。 14．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“During the past few years I’ve found that talking and writing has been a big help. It’s helped me acknowledge what happened, and has made me see these feelings are completely normal. (在过去的几年里，我发现交谈和写作对我有很大的帮助。它帮助我承认发生了什么，让我看到这些感觉是完全正常的)”及最后一段中的“For someone who has just gone through an unbearable loss, please take it easy on yourself. I’m not sure whether time is a healer, but it will show you how to live with these feelings you’re experiencing. (对于那些刚刚经历了难以承受的失亲之痛的人，请放松自己。我不确定时间是否是一个治愈者，但它会告诉你如何与你正在经历的这些感受一起生活)”可推知，作者可能会对四年前失去挚爱丈夫的女人说：无论你经历了什么感觉都是自然和正常的。故选C。 15．推理判断题。根据作者对自己亲身经历的陈述及最后一段中的“For someone who has just gone through an unbearable loss, please take it easy on yourself. I’m not sure whether time is a healer, but it will show you how to live with these feelings you’re experiencing. (对于那些刚刚经历了难以承受的失亲之痛的人，请放松自己。我不确定时间是否是一个治愈者，但它会告诉你如何与你正在经历的这些感受一起生活)”可推知，作者写这篇文章是为了指导别人如何面对失去亲人的痛苦。故选D。 主题03 人与自然—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市敬业中学·期末） Zoe Chambers was a successful PR (Public Relations) consultant (顾问) and life was going well—she had a great job, a beautiful flat and a busy social life in London. Then one evening in June last year, she received a text message telling her she was out of work. The first two weeks were the most difficult to live through.” she said. “After everything I’d done for the company, they dismissed me by text!I was So angry and I just didn’t feel like looking for another job. I hated everything about the city and my life.” Then, Zoe received an invitation from an old school friend, Kathy, to come and stay. Kathy and her husband, Huw, had just bought a farm in north-west Wales. Zoe jumped at the chance to spend a weekend away from London, and now, ten months later, she is still on the farm. “The moment I arrived at Kathy’s farm, I loved it and I knew I wanted to stay.” said Zoe. “ Everything about my past life suddenly seemed meaningless.” Zoe has been working on the farm since October of last year and says she has no regrets. “It’s a hard life, physically very tiring. ” she says. “In London I was stressed and often mentally exhausted. But this is a good, healthy tiredness. Here, all I need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and one of Kathy’s wonderful dinners. ” Zoe says she has never felt bored on the farm. Every day brings a new experience. Kathy has been teaching her how to ride a horse and she has learnt to drive a tractor. Since Christmas, she has been helping with the lambing-—watching a lamb being born is unbelievable, she says, “It’s one of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had. I could never go back to city life now. ” 16．When working as a PR consultant in London, Zoe thought she lived a life. A．satisfying B．tough C．meaningless D．boring 17．The most important reason why Zoe went to visit Kathy’s farm is that . A．Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant B．Kathy persuaded her to do so C．Zoe got tired of the city life D．Zoe loved Wales more than London 18．How does Zoe feel about the country life according to the passage? A．Tiresome and troublesome. B．Romantic and peaceful C．Mentally exhausting but healthy D．Physically tiring but rewarding. 19．Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Where there is a will, there is a way. C．A misfortune may turn out a blessing. D．Kill two birds with one stone. 【答案】16．A 17．A 18．D 19．C 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，记叙了佐伊是公共关系顾问，生活很满意，她为公司做完一切后，被解雇了，她很生气，以至于讨厌城市生活。她收到老同学凯西的邀请，让她到农场来散心，来到农场，她很喜欢农场，她决定在那里生活，在那里佐伊一点都不感到无聊，每天都有新的体验。 16．推理判断题。由第一段第一句话Zoe Chambers was a successful PR(Public Relations) consultant and life was going well — she had a great job, beautiful flat and a busy social life in London.可知，她过去作为咨询师的时候，工作很好，过得是一种"令人满意的、令人羡慕的"生活，所以选A。 17．细节理解题。由第一段最后一句After everything I’d done for the company, they dismissed me by text! I was so angry and I just didn’t feel like looking for another job. I hate everything about the city and my life.可以知道她去了朋友农场的最重要原因就是因为她被炒了鱿鱼，失业了，才想到去农场，故选A。 18．细节理解题，由第四段第三行But this is a good, healthy tiredness. Here, all I need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and one of Kathy's wonderful dinners可以知道这里虽然辛苦但是很好很健康，心情愉快，故选D。 19．主旨大意题。由本文的主要意思“佐伊是公共关系顾问，生活很满意，她为公司做完一切后，被解雇了，她很生气，以至于讨厌城市生活。她收到老同学凯西的邀请，让她到农场来散心，来到农场，她很喜欢农场，她决定在那里生活，在那里佐伊一点都不感到无聊，每天都有新的体验”所以选C有时候，一个不幸可能会带来好运和幸福。故选C。 主题01 人与社会—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市黄浦区格致中学·期末） Chinese Teapot Escaping from British Museum Goes Viral Chinese state media has praised a viral video series telling the story of a jade teapot coming to life and fleeing the British Museum to make its way back home. The set of three short videos, entitled Escape from the British Museum, shows the teapot turning into a young woman in a green dress, who then engages a London-based Chinese journalist to help her reunite with her family. It appears to have struck a chord (弦) in China after first being released by independent vloggers on Douyin. By Monday evening, it had reportedly received more than 310 million views. The plot line taps into growing Chinese criticism of the British Museum after reports last month that more than 1,500 priceless objects, including gold jewelry, semi-precious stones and glass, were missing, stolen or damaged. In August the state media Global Times called for the return of Chinese artifacts from the museum “free of charge” in the wake of the controversy. “The huge holes in the management and security of cultural objects in the British Museum exposed by this scandal (丑闻) have led to the collapse of a long-standing and widely circulated claim that ‘foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum’,” it said. It strongly supported the video series for touching on a “powerful message” about the importance of cultural heritage and reflecting “Chinese people’s desiring for the repatriation of the Chinese cultural relics.” State broadcaster CCTV also gave the short films a glowing review saying: “We are very pleased to see Chinese young people are passionate about history and tradition... We are also looking forward to the early return of Chinese artifacts that have been displayed overseas.” The museum scandal made headlines around the world and reawakened earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country’s relics. The new three-part show has triggered a wave of nationalism among viewers, with many praising the creative plot that reduced them to tears by showing how the teapot experienced the happiness of returning to China to see pandas and watch a flag-raising ceremony on Tiananmen Square. 20．What excuse does Britain give for keeping other nations’ cultural objects in its museum? A．It has taken possession of these objects by all lawful means. B．These objects are safer and taken better care of in its museum. C．It is requested by other nations to protect their cultural objects. D．These objects may come to life, flee their countries and go viral. 21．What does the underlined word “repatriation”(Para.3) probably mean? A．Repair. B．Reflection. C．Reserve. D．Return. 22．Which of the following can we infer from the passage? A．China had already demanded the restoration of its cultural relics before the scandal. B．The museum’s awful management and security systems are involved in the scandal. C．The Britain Museum is under pressure to return the cultural relics to China sooner or later. D．A London-based Chinese journalist has contributed a lot to the viral three-part video series. 23．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To appeal to Britain to return China’s cultural objects. B．To introduce a viral video series about a fleeing jade teapot. C．To arouse readers’ concern about Chinese cultural objects abroad. D．To praise Chinese young people’s passion for history and tradition. 【答案】20．B 21．D 22．A 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了关于一只逃跑的玉壶的短视频在网络迅速走红，并引起中国官方媒体《环球时报》和中央电视台的报道和评价。 20．细节理解题。根据第三段““The huge holes in the management and security of cultural objects in the British Museum exposed by this scandal(丑闻) have led to the collapse of a long-standing and widely circulated claim that ‘foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum’,” it said.(“这次丑闻暴露出大英博物馆在文物管理和安全方面的巨大漏洞，导致了长期以来广泛流传的‘外国文物在大英博物馆得到更好的保护’的说法的崩溃，”它说)”可推知，英国把其他国家的文物存放在自己的博物馆里的理由是：它声称这些文物在它的博物馆里更安全，能得到了更好的照顾。故选B。 21．词句猜测题。根据常识和划线词所在句“Chinese people’s yearning for the repatriation of the Chinese cultural relics.(中国人民渴望中国文物的repatriation。)”中“Chinese people’s yearning for”可推知，中国人民渴望着这些珍贵文物的“回归”。划线词repatriation与return同义。故选D。 22．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The museum scandal made headlines around the world and reawakened earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country’s relics. (博物馆的丑闻成为世界各地的头条新闻，并重新唤起了中国媒体早些时候要求归还中国文物的呼声)”可知，这一次大英博物馆文物丢失和损坏的丑闻重新唤起中国媒体要求归还中国文物的呼声。由此推知，在此之前中国已经要求大英博物馆。故选A。 23．推理判断题。通读全文，结合文章标题“Chinese Teapot Escaping from British Museum Goes Viral (“从大英博物馆逃跑的中国茶壶”在社交媒体上走红)”和文中内容可知，本文主要介绍了关于一只逃跑的玉壶的短视频在网络迅速走红，并引起中国官方媒体《环球时报》和中央电视台的报道和评价。所以“介绍一个关于‘逃跑的玉壶’的视频系列”是文章的写作目的。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市华东师范大学第二附属中学·期末） Sia Godika was 13 when she noticed the barefoot children of construction workers at a building site near her house in the upscale Koramangala district of Bangalore, India. “They were just walking around that building site with their feet bare, hard, dirty and bleeding, as though it was an everyday practice for them,” reflects Sia, now 17. And it was in that moment that Sia realised the troubling contrast to her own privilege. She went back home, looked at her tender feet and opened her wardrobe doors, seeing shoes — many of which hadn’t been worn for months or years—piled up high. She headed to her mother’s wardrobe next, literally dusting off cobwebs from some shoes. Then she rushed to give them all away to the same children she saw at the building site. Later that year, with the help of her parents and community volunteers, Sia founded Sole Warriors, a charity dedicated to providing footwear to those in need, epitomised by its motto: “Donate a sole, save a soul.” The idea, which started as a dinner conversation with her parents, quickly grew. After she spread the word with posters and social media, enquiries from people who wanted to help came flooding in. Now in its fifth year, the organisation runs distribution drives in which Sole Warriors collects used footwear, refurbishes (翻新) it and donates the finished products to people in need. That need, says Sia, is endless. In a world where the poorest half of the population owns just two per cent of the wealth, an estimated 300 million people can’t afford footwear. Of the nearly 24 billion shoes made every year, shockingly more than 90 per cent end up in landfills. In its first distribution drive, Sole Warriors collected and gave out 700 pairs of shoes. Today that number stands at around 28,000 across four countries, including the United States, China and Liberia, thanks to the hard work of a core team of about 80 volunteers. But the organisation’s growth wasn’t without its challenges. When it came to looking for collaborators, such as a company that would do the refurbishments free of charge, Sia faced one obstacle after another before finding a partner in India’s Pressto Cobbler. In recognition of her impact, in 2021 Sia was given the Diana Award, one of the most prestigious (声誉高的) honours a young person can receive for social action or humanitarian work. But her work isn’t done. “Our goal has always been to touch a million feet,” she says. 24．__________ inspired Sia to donate shoes to the children at the building site. A．Her privilege to live in an upscale community B．Her parents’ and community volunteers’ help C．The sight of children without wearing shoes D．The piles of shoes in her parent’wardrobes 25．The underlined word “epitomized” in para.4 can be replaced with _________. A．symbolized B．nicknamed C．sustained D．founded 26．What can be inferred about Sia’s charitable cause? A．Sia was awarded Diana Award for her cause at 20. B．Sia’s project recycles 90% of used shoes in landfills. C．Sia conquered many challenges posed by Pressto Cobbler. D．Sia is ambitious to expand her project by donating more shoes. 27．Which of the following is probably the best title of the text? A．Miseries at Indian Building Site B．Walking in Someone else’s Shoes C．Favourite for the Diana Award D．Mission Achieved by Perseverance 【答案】24．C 25．A 26．D 27．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了13岁的女孩Sia Godika看见建筑工人的孩子们没有鞋子穿后，在父母和社区志愿者的帮助下成立了慈善组织Sole Warriors，致力于为有需要的人提供鞋子。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段““They were just walking around that building site with their feet bare, hard, dirty and bleeding, as though it was an everyday practice for them,” reflects Sia, now 17. And it was in that moment that Sia realised the troubling contrast to her own privilege. (现年17岁的希雅回忆说:“他们光着脚在建筑工地走来走去，脚又硬又脏，还流着血，就好像这是他们每天都要做的事情。”就在那一刻，西娅意识到这与她自己的特权形成了令人不安的对比)”和第三段中“Then she rushed to give them all away to the same children she saw at the building site. (然后她赶紧把它们都送给了她在建筑工地看到的孩子们)”可知，看到孩子们没有穿鞋的情景，Sia决定将鞋子捐赠给建筑现场的孩子们。故选C项。 25．词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Later that year, with the help of her parents and community volunteers, Sia founded Sole Warriors, a charity dedicated to providing footwear to those in need (那年晚些时候，在父母和社区志愿者的帮助下，Sia成立了Sole Warriors慈善机构，致力于为有需要的人提供鞋子)”和下文“its motto: “Donate a sole, save a soul.” (它的座右铭是：“捐赠一只鞋底，拯救一个灵魂。”)”可推知，这句座右铭应该是传达了该慈善机构致力于要做的事情，即体现或象征了这件事，画线词意思应该是“体现，象征”，可被symbolized替换。故选A项。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But her work isn’t done. “Our goal has always been to touch a million feet,” she says. (但她的工作还没有完成。她说：“我们的目标一直是达到100只脚。”)”可推知，Sia雄心勃勃地希望通过捐赠更多的鞋子来扩大她的慈善事业。故选D项。 27．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第四段中“Later that year, with the help of her parents and community volunteers, Sia founded Sole Warriors, a charity dedicated to providing footwear to those in need (那年晚些时候，在父母和社区志愿者的帮助下，希雅成立了Sole Warriors慈善机构，致力于为有需要的人提供鞋子)”可知，文章讲述了女孩Sia的善行，她在13岁时看见建筑工人的孩子们没有鞋子穿，之后在父母和社区志愿者的帮助下成立了慈善组织Sole Warriors，致力于为有需要的人提供鞋子。因此，B项“设身处地为别人着想”最适合作为文章标题，本身概括了Sia的品质，其中的Shoes也是贯穿全文的线索。故选B项。 主题02 人与自我—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市复旦大学附属中学·期末） The train was speeding onward and the plains of Texas were pouring eastward. A newly married pair had boarded this coach at San Antonio. The man’s face was reddened from many days in the wind and sun, and a direct result of his new black clothes was that from time to time he looked down respectfully at his clothes. He sat with a hand on each knee, like a man waiting in a barber’s shop. The glace she devoted to other passengers were shy. The bride was not pretty. She wore a dress of blue cashmere. She continually twisted her head to regard her puff sleeves. They embarrassed her. The blushes （脸红）caused by the careless glances of some passengers as she had entered the car were strange to see. They were evidently very happy. “Ever been in a parlor-car （特等火车）before?” he asked, smiling with delight. “No,” she answered; “I never was. It’s fine，ain’t it?” “Great! And then after a while we’ll go forward to the dinner. Fresh meal in the world. Charge a dollar. ” “Oh, do they?” cried the bride. “Charge a dollar? Why，that’s too much — for us — ain’t it, Jack?” Later he explained to her about the trains. “You see, if s a thousand miles from one end of Texas to the other; and this runs right across it, and never stops but four times.” He had the pride of an owner. He pointed out to her the dazzling fittings of the coach; and in truth her eyes opened wider and she watched the sea-green velvet（丝绒人）, the shining bronze，silver, and glass, the wood that glowed as darkly brilliant as the surface of a pool of oil. At one end a bronze statue held a support for a separated room, and on the ceiling were frescos（壁画）in olive and silver. To the minds of the pair, their surroundings reflected the glory of their marriage that morning in San Antonio: this was the environment of their new estate; and the man’s face in particular shone with an elation （得意）that made him appear ridiculous to the Negro porter. This porter at times surveyed them with an amused and superior grin. On other occasions he bullied them with skill in ways that did not make it easy to them that they were being bullied. He oppressed them. But of this oppression they had small knowledge, and infrequently, a number of travelers covered them with stares of derisive （嘲讽的）enjoyment. At last they went to the dining-car. Two rows of Negro waiters, in glowing white suits, surveyed their entrance with the interest. The pair fell to the seats of a waiter who happened to feel pleasure in steering them through their meal. He viewed them with the manner of a fatherly guide, his face radiant with kindness. The service, coupled with the ordinary deference（毕恭毕敬），was rare to them. And yet, as they returned to their coach, they showed in their faces a sense of escape. 28．The description of the couple's clothes and behaviour seems to indicate that they had a sense of ____. A．superiority B．awkwardness C．despair D．satisfaction 29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The interior of the coach was luxurious and modem. B．The Negro porter was very helpful to the couple. C．It was the first time for the couple to take a train in Texas. D．Some passengers on the train took the couple as an object of fun. 30．What does the underlined word “surveyed” mean in the 8th paragraph? A．monitored B．observed C．searched D．investigated 31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The waiter was indifferent to the couple. B．The couple felt uneasy at dinner. C．The service was satisfactory. D．The couple enjoyed the dinner. 【答案】28．B 29．D 30．B 31．B 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一对新婚夫妇在圣安东尼奥乘车前往得克萨斯州的过程中受到嘲笑的故事。 28．推理判断题。根据第二段倒数第二句“ They embarrassed her.”可知，这对夫妇当时感到很尴尬，由此可知，对这对夫妇衣着和行为的描写表明他们有一种尴尬的感觉，故答案为C。 29．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“ a number of travelers covered them with stares of derisive （嘲讽的）enjoyment.”可知，一些乘客把这对夫妇当作嘲讽的对象，故答案为D。 30．词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“the man’s face in particular shone with an elation （得意）that made him appear ridiculous to the Negro porter.”可知，尤其是那人的脸上洋溢着喜悦的神情，使他在黑人看门人看来显得滑稽可笑，这说明他引起了看门人的注意，自然要仔细打量他们，由此可知画线词词义为“观察、打量”，故答案为B。 31．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“ they showed in their faces a sense of escape.”可知，这对夫妇有种想逃的感觉，由此可知他们感到很不舒服，故答案为B。 【点睛】词义猜测题的难度较大，抓住画线词上下文对人物动作、表情及心理活动的描写是关键，例如本篇第3题，根据画线词前的“the man’s face in particular shone with an elation （得意）that made him appear ridiculous to the Negro porter.”可知，尤其是那人的脸上洋溢着喜悦的神情，使他在黑人看门人看来显得滑稽可笑，这说明他的表情引起了看门人的注意，所以看门人自然要仔细打量他们，由此可知画线词词义为“观察、打量”。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市浦东区南汇中学·期末） It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up the shop when I hurried into the flower shop. “Now, what is it you want?” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have,” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower?” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents,” he said. “Aw, gee,” I protested, “it looks like a weed (草) !” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boy — I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower,” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mum was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mother’s Day. The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through the kitchen window as I looked into Mum’s room and glanced over at the table where the plant was. My goodness! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said — the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. My dear mum died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me. 32．The author didn’t like the plant at first sight because __________. A．the packing of the plant was of poor quality B．the plant was actually a weed C．the plant appeared too ordinary to become the most beautiful flower D．he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him 33．Mother’s condition was “contagious” because __________. A．she was at the death’s door B．she suffered from an illness C．others were sick of her appearance D．virus might spread from her to others 34．When the mother hugged the author tightly, it showed that __________. A．she liked being given gifts on Mother’s Day B．she valued what had been done for her C．she was aware of the approaching of death D．she was touched by the beauty of the flower 35．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Flower of love B．A Son’s Love for Mother C．Low Price, High Value D．A Special Mother’s Day 【答案】32．A 33．D 34．D 35．A 【来源】2022-2023学年高二上学期期末练习英语 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者买了一株花为生病的妈妈庆祝母亲节，妈妈看到盛开的鲜花很感动，然而第二天晚上妈妈去世了。 32．细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. (这株植物大约有18英寸高，放在一个小罐子里，上面覆盖着褪色的红纸。)”可知作者第一眼就不喜欢这种植物，因为植物的包装质量很差，故选A。 33．细节理解题。文章倒数第二段讲到“Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. (然后，她想起了她的传染性状况，她不应该碰我，她很快就让我走了)”可知，母亲的病情具有“传染性”，因为病毒可能会从她身上传播给其他人。故选D。 34．推理判断题。文章倒数第二段讲到“There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said — the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. (天哪有三朵巨大的黄色喇叭状花朵。就像罗科先生说的那样—这是我见过的最美丽的花！当我看着妈妈时，她笑了，眼泪顺着脸颊往下流。她伸出手让我靠近，然后把我拉近，拥抱我直到疼。)”可知妈妈紧紧抱着作者是因为她被这朵花的美丽所打动，故选D。 35．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述作者买了一株花为生病的妈妈庆祝母亲节，妈妈看到盛开的鲜花很感动，然而第二天晚上妈妈去世了。再结合最后一段的“Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me. (那株美丽的植物不仅表达了我有多爱她，而且我也知道她有多爱我)”可知这篇文章的最佳标题是：爱之花，故选A。 主题03 人与自然—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市浦东新区进才中学·期末） At the 4th Street Photo Gallery on the comer of the Bowery, many photos are strung together like clothes on a laundry line. There are portraits of Muhammad Ali and Jean-Michel Basquiat, plus a series of cityscapes detailedly captured over 60 years by Alex Harsley, a neglected but talented New York photographer. The city has been Mr Harsley’s home since 1948, when, aged ten, he moved there from South Carolina. He took his first photograph ten years later, and became the first black photographer to work for the city’s district attorney’s office. His vivid pictures freeze moments in New York’s evolution from the 1950s to the present. “It could start with the smell of something burning.” he says of his method. “And then you see a family sitting on the steps of a funeral home sadly looking at the firemen going through their routine.” Some of the scenes in the collection were captured from the window of his old apartment in Harlem; they include images of black activists, streets submerged in snow and shots of the Crown Heights riots of 1991. A．D．Coleman, a photography critic, says Mr. Harsley has been able to capture the lives of minority groups by making himself “invisible”. His aim has been to assemble these fragments (片段) into an extended history of the city. Mr. Harsley’s gallery is a time capsule. For decades, it is also a hub for the city’s artistic underworld. In the 1970s New York’s photography scene was flourishing, but exclusive. As Mr. Harsley puts it, “a number of great artists were swept aside” because they lacked connections. Helping talent became part of his mission. In 1971 he established The Minority Photographers, an organization that helps up-and-coming artists exhibit their work. He opened his gallery two years later; many photographers have had their first shows there. 36．How does the author describe Alex Harsley in the first paragraph? A．Undervalued but expert. B．Gifted but exclusive. C．Unknown but devoted. D．Gifted but awkward. 37．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．His pictures show freezing weather in New York from the 1950s to the present. B．His pictures capture the cheerful moments in New York since the 1950s. C．His pictures record some historic occasions of New York over the past decades. D．His pictures illustrate the vivid lives of minority groups in New York over the past decades. 38．Why does Mr. Harsley make himself “invisible”? A．To assemble the minority groups of the city. B．To highlight the lives of minority groups. C．To help promising artists attract more public attention. D．To build connections between the minority groups and himself. 39．How did Mr. Harsley help the other artists? A．He excluded those who looked down upon the unknown artists. B．He set an organization displaying their works. C．He established the connections between up-and-coming artists and famous ones. D．He reduced the rents of the gallery where their photography works were shown. 【答案】36．A 37．C 38．A 39．C 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的主人公是一位被忽视但才华横溢的摄影师Alex Harsley，主要内容为Alex Harsley的个人经历与他的优秀作品，并且他帮助了很多摄影师获得更好更多的机会去展现自己的能力和作品。 【详解】36．推理判断题。根据第一段“There are portraits of Muhammad Ali and Jean-Michel Basquiat, plus a series of cityscapes detailedly captured over 60 years by Alex Harsley, a neglected but talented New York photographer.(这里有穆罕默德·阿里和让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特的肖像，还有亚历克斯·哈斯利60多年来详细拍摄的一系列城市景观，他是一位被忽视但才华横溢的纽约摄影师)”可知，作者认为Alex Harsley是一位被忽视但才华横溢的摄影师。故选A项。 37．句意猜测题。根据画线句子“His vivid pictures freeze moments in New York's evolution from the 1950s to the present.(他生动的照片定格了纽约从20世纪50年代到现在的发展历程)”可知，他的照片记录了纽约近几十年的发展历程。故选C项。 38．推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“His aim has been to assemble these fragments (片段) into an extended history of the city.(他的目标是将这些碎片拼凑成这座城市的悠久历史)”可推知，Mr. Harsley把自己变得“不显眼”是为了拼凑这个城市一些小的团体，把零碎的事情聚集在一起。故选A项。 39．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As Mr. Harsley puts it, “a number of great artists were swept aside” because they lacked connections. Helping talent became part of his mission. In 1971 he established The Minority Photographers, an organization that helps up-and-coming artists exhibit their work. He opened his gallery two years later; many photographers have had their first shows there.(正如哈斯利所说，“许多伟大的艺术家都被扫地出局了”，因为他们之间缺乏联系。帮助人才成为他使命的一部分。1971年，他成立了“小众摄影家”组织，帮助那些崭露头角的艺术家展示自己的作品。两年后，他开了自己的画廊，许多摄影师都在那里举办了他们的第一次展览）”可知，他通过在崭露头角的艺术家和著名艺术家之间建立联系来帮助其他的摄影师。故选C项。 1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $扇学科网 专题04 主题01人与社会 1.C2.C3.D4.B 5.B6.B7.A 主题02人与自我 8.A9.B10.D11.B 12.D13.B14.C15.D 主题03人与自然— 16.A17.A18.D19.C 主题01人与社会 20.B21.D22.A23.B 24.C25.A26.D27.B www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 阅读理解记叙文+新闻报道 基础 必练 Passage 1 Passage 2 Passage 1 Passage 2 Passage 1 进阶 提升 Passage 1 Passage 2 1/2 学科网 主题02人与自我 28.B29.D30.B31.B 32.A33.D34.D35.A 主题03人与自然一 36.A37.C38.A39.C www.zxxk.com Passage 1 Passage 2 Passage 1 2/2 让教与学更高效 专题04 阅读理解记叙文+新闻报道 主题01 人与社会—— Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·上海市建平中学·期末） If Timothy White were Captain America, perhaps simply one fling (挥动) of the superhero’s trademark shield could have saved the day. But this was real life. And though White has dressed up as Captain America for conventions, parades and the local Anti-Bullying Superhero Day, when he spotted trouble on this September afternoon he wasn’t wearing his costume and couldn’t rely on any superpowers. White, 38, was driving home when he noticed a gray Nissan four-door pickup (皮卡货车). It was hard to miss,since it made a turn and headed for the curb (马路牙子) before course-correcting, only to head for the curb again. As the pickup drew closer, White got a good look at the problem: The driver appeared to be asleep. Pretty soon, this guy’s going to crash into a house and kill himself or somebody else, White thought. While many people would have kept on driving, that’s not how White operates. He had to stop that vehicle. White pulled his car over and jumped out. The truck was going 10 to 15 mph, White estimates. He darted into the road, running around to the driver’s side. The window was down on this temperate autumn day. White grabbed the frame of the window — his legs moving in step with the pickup — and leaped in. The man behind the wheel, 64-year-old Todd DeAngelis, was just conscious enough to be startled by the peculiar sight of a stranger lying across his stomach, and he let out a yelp. White worked quickly. He took hold of the gear shift and forced the pickup into park, bringing it to a sudden stop. He jumped out of the truck window the same way he came in. From outside the truck, White asked DeAngelis if he was OK. “No,” he replied, in a haze. DeAngelis, a diabetic, was unexpectedly facing dangerously low blood sugar. An ambulance soon arrived and took DeAngelis to a hospital, where it was determined that had his blood sugar gone much lower, he could have gone into a diabetic coma. “He kept me from a much worse accident than it could have been,” DeAngelis said after his recovery. White’s actions that day were not out of character. As a teenager, he once kicked in the door of a house that was on fire to see if anyone was trapped inside. Fortunately, the house was empty. “I’m always trying to help, where I can, when I can,” he says. But jumping into a moving vehicle to prevent a crash? White admits this was new territory. “It took me a couple of days,” he says, “and a couple of beers, to chill out.” 1．Why does the author mention Captain America at the opening paragraph? A．To emphasize the impact of comic book conventions on people’s daily life. B．To explain why White was unable to save people with superpowers that day. C．To emphasize that real heroism comes from character not superpowers, by contrast. D．To suggest that White wished he had superpowers by dressing up like Captain America. 2．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Timothy White managed to save the driver by breaking the window, using his strength to push the truck off the road and pulling the driver out. B．Timothy White noticed the truck’s abnormal movements because the driver was asleep at the wheel, which prompted his immediate intervention. C．Wimothy White jumped into the moving truck through the open window and shifted it into park, saving the driver who was suffering from low blood sugar. D．After forcing the truck to stop, White immediately administered first at d to the driver outside the truck before the ambulance arrived. 3．What does the underlined phrase “in a haze” most likely mean? A．In anger. B．In a hurry. C．In concentration. D．In dizziness. 4．What can be inferred about Timothy What e from the passage? A．He often dreams and pretends to be a superhero to gain attention. B．He had a natural tendency to help others in dangerous situations. C．It wasn’t the first time he had jumped through a car window to save people. D．He relied on alcohol to cope with stress, tension and fear regularly. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市静安区市西中学·期末） After a few hours the road began to be rough, and the walking grew so difficult that the Scarecrow often fell over the yellow bricks, which were here very uneven. Sometimes, indeed, they were broken or missing altogether, leaving holes that Dorothy walked around. As for the Scarecrow, having no brains, he walked straight ahead, and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks. It never hurt him, however, and Dorothy would pick him up and set him upon his feet again, while he joined her in laughing merrily at his own disaster. The farms were not nearly so well cared for here as they were farther back. There were fewer houses and fewer fruit trees, and the farther they went, the more disappointing and lonesome the country became. At noon they sat down by the roadside, near a little brook, and Dorothy opened her basket and got out some bread. She offered a piece to the Scarecrow, but he refused. “I am never hungry,” he said, “and it is a lucky thing I am not, for my mouth is only painted, and if I should cut a hole in it so I could eat, the straw I am stuffed with would come out, and that would spoil the shape of my head.” Dorothy saw at once that this was true, so she only nodded and went on eating her bread. “Tell me something about yourself and the country you came from,” said the Scarecrow, when Dorothy had finished her dinner. So she told him all about Kansas, and how gray everything was there, and how the tornado had carried her to this strange Land of Oz. The Scarecrow listened carefully, and said, “I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, gray place you call Kansas.” “That is because you have no brains” answered the girl. “No matter how dull and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home.” 5．The Scarecrow often fell while walking on the road because ________. A．he was too tired and hungry to walk steadily B．he lacked the brains to avoid the holes C．the road was narrow and slippery D．he was distracted by talking too much with Dorothy 6．What does Dorothy mean when she says, “There is no place like home”? A．She believes Kansas is the most beautiful place. B．She values home for its emotional significance. C．She prefers the simplicity and stability of her old life. D．She misses her family and friends in Kansas. 7．Which of the following best describes the Scarecrow’s personality? A．Cheerful and eager to learn. B．Innocent and self-doubting. C．Humble but not practical. D．Observant but emotionally distant. 主题02 人与自我—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市杨浦区·期末） In October 1989, Alaa Murabit, the middle child of 11, was born in a Canadian home to an immigrant family from Libya in Africa. Her younger years were filled with fun and kindness. Her supportive parents treated her and her siblings with equality and fairness. Her father emphasized the importance of education and gender equality, which greatly influenced her views on social justice. Growing up with so many brothers and sisters, she learned to focus, negotiate and talk fast, or she wouldn’t get a chance to do anything. Most importantly, she learned that it was necessary to have a seat at the table to defend yourself. For example, if a lamp broke while you were away and couldn’t explain what happened, you might get grounded as punishment. An extremely gifted girl, Alaa graduated from high school at age 15. After that, the family moved to her parents’ hometown in Libya. The following year she began studying at the College of Medicine at Al Zawiya University in Libya, graduating in 2013. In the midst of her medical studies, civil war broke out in Libya in February 2011. It wasn’t until then, at age 21, that Murabit sensed a cultural shift as women were given a seat at the table. They were finally involved in decision-making and information-sharing to help deal with the war happening around them. But, when political leaders convinced women to go back to their old roles, many lost their chance to have a say in important matters. It was then that Murabit founded The Voice of Libyan Women, a national organization to advance women’s rights. The organization works to improve political participation and empower women economically. Additionally, she helps to promote security for all, create strategies for establishing and maintaining peace and encourages faith-supported peacebuilding. Following medical school, Murabit went on to receive a master’s degree from the London School of Economics while continuing to push for women’s rights. She talked in schools and homes and put up posters and signboards around the country promoting those rights. She fights not only for women but also for the health of the world. Dr. Murabit’s leadership helped to shape the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, impacting billions of people for the better. 8．What important lesson did Alaa learn from growing up in a large family? A．The right to defend oneself. B．The importance of strict discipline. C．The value of avoiding conflict. D．The necessity of quick decision-making. 9．What major event pushed Alaa to found The Voice of Libyan Women? A．Her early graduation from high school at age 15. B．The outbreak of civil war in Libya in 2011. C．Her medical studies at Al Zawiya University. D．Her move to London for a master’s degree. 10．What is a primary goal of The Voice of Libyan Women? A．To provide free medical care in war zones. B．To promote women’s return to previous roles. C．To encourage women to say no to traditional faith. D．To increase women’s political and economic participation. 11．Which best describes Murabit’s approach to creating change? A．Defending the traditional systems. B．Combining grassroots action with global policy. C．Rejecting all religious involvement in peacebuilding. D．Prioritizing academic research over community engagement. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市宜川中学·期末） I was 12 years old when my life changed forever. It was just before the end of the school day, and my teacher told me that my mum had asked me to go home immediately. There was a police car in the driveway, and I heard the sound of my sister crying in the living room. My mum took me upstairs and told me that my dad had died. I remember crying like forever. Then my uncle sat me down and told me what had happened. I remember thinking Dad must have been in an accident in his car — he had a sporty red one, and I thought he must have crashed. So it was shocking to learn he had been murdered — especially when I then discovered that he had been trying to help someone. Our cleaner had been going through a difficult break-up with her husband, and had her post delivered to our house so her partner couldn’t seize it. Dad had taken her mail round to her, but her partner saw him, stole a knife, went to the house and stabbed my dad through the heart, which killed him instantly. It took me a very long time to be able to get to a place where I could remember the happy times with my dad. It’s as if your brain won’t let you remember, because it’s too painful. Even 30 years on, it can be a challenge. It’s like a coping surviving mechanism and I still work through it today — but that’s life living with sorrow. During the past few years I’ve found that talking and writing has been a big help. It’s helped me acknowledge what happened, and has made me see these feelings are completely normal. Actually for many years, I used to question why I was still feeling this way, but you come to realize there is no set pattern to sorrow. It’s not a quick-fix process; it’s not even a fixable process. It’s something you have to live with, and you take comfort wherever you can find it. For someone who has just gone through an unbearable loss, please take it easy on yourself. I’m not sure whether time is a healer, but it will show you how to live with these feelings you’re experiencing. And through your own unique journey, you’ll get to the point of understanding yourself that little bit better. 12．What can we learn about the death of the writer’s father? A．He died a slow and painful death. B．He was killed in a car crash. C．He suffered from a heart attack. D．He was cruelly murdered. 13．The writer initially managed the pain of losing his father by ________. A．remembering every happy moment spent with his father B．blocking memories related to his father C．seeking a fixed pattern to overcome sorrow D．going to the doctor for consultation 14．What will the writer probably say to the woman who lost her beloved husband 4 years ago? A．With time passing by, you are sure to recover from the pain. B．Talking and writing about loss is a quick-fix process for you. C．Whatever feeling you have gone through is natural and normal. D．If you are sill in a dark place, travelling may be a good idea. 15．The article is written to ________. A．share a heartbreaking personal story B．honor the memory of the writer’s father C．highlight the need for personal safety D．guide others how to face loss 主题03 人与自然—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市敬业中学·期末） Zoe Chambers was a successful PR (Public Relations) consultant (顾问) and life was going well—she had a great job, a beautiful flat and a busy social life in London. Then one evening in June last year, she received a text message telling her she was out of work. The first two weeks were the most difficult to live through.” she said. “After everything I’d done for the company, they dismissed me by text!I was So angry and I just didn’t feel like looking for another job. I hated everything about the city and my life.” Then, Zoe received an invitation from an old school friend, Kathy, to come and stay. Kathy and her husband, Huw, had just bought a farm in north-west Wales. Zoe jumped at the chance to spend a weekend away from London, and now, ten months later, she is still on the farm. “The moment I arrived at Kathy’s farm, I loved it and I knew I wanted to stay.” said Zoe. “ Everything about my past life suddenly seemed meaningless.” Zoe has been working on the farm since October of last year and says she has no regrets. “It’s a hard life, physically very tiring. ” she says. “In London I was stressed and often mentally exhausted. But this is a good, healthy tiredness. Here, all I need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and one of Kathy’s wonderful dinners. ” Zoe says she has never felt bored on the farm. Every day brings a new experience. Kathy has been teaching her how to ride a horse and she has learnt to drive a tractor. Since Christmas, she has been helping with the lambing-—watching a lamb being born is unbelievable, she says, “It’s one of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had. I could never go back to city life now. ” 16．When working as a PR consultant in London, Zoe thought she lived a life. A．satisfying B．tough C．meaningless D．boring 17．The most important reason why Zoe went to visit Kathy’s farm is that . A．Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant B．Kathy persuaded her to do so C．Zoe got tired of the city life D．Zoe loved Wales more than London 18．How does Zoe feel about the country life according to the passage? A．Tiresome and troublesome. B．Romantic and peaceful C．Mentally exhausting but healthy D．Physically tiring but rewarding. 19．Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Where there is a will, there is a way. C．A misfortune may turn out a blessing. D．Kill two birds with one stone. 主题01 人与社会—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市黄浦区格致中学·期末） Chinese Teapot Escaping from British Museum Goes Viral Chinese state media has praised a viral video series telling the story of a jade teapot coming to life and fleeing the British Museum to make its way back home. The set of three short videos, entitled Escape from the British Museum, shows the teapot turning into a young woman in a green dress, who then engages a London-based Chinese journalist to help her reunite with her family. It appears to have struck a chord (弦) in China after first being released by independent vloggers on Douyin. By Monday evening, it had reportedly received more than 310 million views. The plot line taps into growing Chinese criticism of the British Museum after reports last month that more than 1,500 priceless objects, including gold jewelry, semi-precious stones and glass, were missing, stolen or damaged. In August the state media Global Times called for the return of Chinese artifacts from the museum “free of charge” in the wake of the controversy. “The huge holes in the management and security of cultural objects in the British Museum exposed by this scandal (丑闻) have led to the collapse of a long-standing and widely circulated claim that ‘foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum’,” it said. It strongly supported the video series for touching on a “powerful message” about the importance of cultural heritage and reflecting “Chinese people’s desiring for the repatriation of the Chinese cultural relics.” State broadcaster CCTV also gave the short films a glowing review saying: “We are very pleased to see Chinese young people are passionate about history and tradition... We are also looking forward to the early return of Chinese artifacts that have been displayed overseas.” The museum scandal made headlines around the world and reawakened earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country’s relics. The new three-part show has triggered a wave of nationalism among viewers, with many praising the creative plot that reduced them to tears by showing how the teapot experienced the happiness of returning to China to see pandas and watch a flag-raising ceremony on Tiananmen Square. 20．What excuse does Britain give for keeping other nations’ cultural objects in its museum? A．It has taken possession of these objects by all lawful means. B．These objects are safer and taken better care of in its museum. C．It is requested by other nations to protect their cultural objects. D．These objects may come to life, flee their countries and go viral. 21．What does the underlined word “repatriation”(Para.3) probably mean? A．Repair. B．Reflection. C．Reserve. D．Return. 22．Which of the following can we infer from the passage? A．China had already demanded the restoration of its cultural relics before the scandal. B．The museum’s awful management and security systems are involved in the scandal. C．The Britain Museum is under pressure to return the cultural relics to China sooner or later. D．A London-based Chinese journalist has contributed a lot to the viral three-part video series. 23．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To appeal to Britain to return China’s cultural objects. B．To introduce a viral video series about a fleeing jade teapot. C．To arouse readers’ concern about Chinese cultural objects abroad. D．To praise Chinese young people’s passion for history and tradition. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市华东师范大学第二附属中学·期末） Sia Godika was 13 when she noticed the barefoot children of construction workers at a building site near her house in the upscale Koramangala district of Bangalore, India. “They were just walking around that building site with their feet bare, hard, dirty and bleeding, as though it was an everyday practice for them,” reflects Sia, now 17. And it was in that moment that Sia realised the troubling contrast to her own privilege. She went back home, looked at her tender feet and opened her wardrobe doors, seeing shoes — many of which hadn’t been worn for months or years—piled up high. She headed to her mother’s wardrobe next, literally dusting off cobwebs from some shoes. Then she rushed to give them all away to the same children she saw at the building site. Later that year, with the help of her parents and community volunteers, Sia founded Sole Warriors, a charity dedicated to providing footwear to those in need, epitomised by its motto: “Donate a sole, save a soul.” The idea, which started as a dinner conversation with her parents, quickly grew. After she spread the word with posters and social media, enquiries from people who wanted to help came flooding in. Now in its fifth year, the organisation runs distribution drives in which Sole Warriors collects used footwear, refurbishes (翻新) it and donates the finished products to people in need. That need, says Sia, is endless. In a world where the poorest half of the population owns just two per cent of the wealth, an estimated 300 million people can’t afford footwear. Of the nearly 24 billion shoes made every year, shockingly more than 90 per cent end up in landfills. In its first distribution drive, Sole Warriors collected and gave out 700 pairs of shoes. Today that number stands at around 28,000 across four countries, including the United States, China and Liberia, thanks to the hard work of a core team of about 80 volunteers. But the organisation’s growth wasn’t without its challenges. When it came to looking for collaborators, such as a company that would do the refurbishments free of charge, Sia faced one obstacle after another before finding a partner in India’s Pressto Cobbler. In recognition of her impact, in 2021 Sia was given the Diana Award, one of the most prestigious (声誉高的) honours a young person can receive for social action or humanitarian work. But her work isn’t done. “Our goal has always been to touch a million feet,” she says. 24．__________ inspired Sia to donate shoes to the children at the building site. A．Her privilege to live in an upscale community B．Her parents’ and community volunteers’ help C．The sight of children without wearing shoes D．The piles of shoes in her parent’wardrobes 25．The underlined word “epitomized” in para.4 can be replaced with _________. A．symbolized B．nicknamed C．sustained D．founded 26．What can be inferred about Sia’s charitable cause? A．Sia was awarded Diana Award for her cause at 20. B．Sia’s project recycles 90% of used shoes in landfills. C．Sia conquered many challenges posed by Pressto Cobbler. D．Sia is ambitious to expand her project by donating more shoes. 27．Which of the following is probably the best title of the text? A．Miseries at Indian Building Site B．Walking in Someone else’s Shoes C．Favourite for the Diana Award D．Mission Achieved by Perseverance 主题02 人与自我—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市复旦大学附属中学·期末） The train was speeding onward and the plains of Texas were pouring eastward. A newly married pair had boarded this coach at San Antonio. The man’s face was reddened from many days in the wind and sun, and a direct result of his new black clothes was that from time to time he looked down respectfully at his clothes. He sat with a hand on each knee, like a man waiting in a barber’s shop. The glace she devoted to other passengers were shy. The bride was not pretty. She wore a dress of blue cashmere. She continually twisted her head to regard her puff sleeves. They embarrassed her. The blushes （脸红）caused by the careless glances of some passengers as she had entered the car were strange to see. They were evidently very happy. “Ever been in a parlor-car （特等火车）before?” he asked, smiling with delight. “No,” she answered; “I never was. It’s fine，ain’t it?” “Great! And then after a while we’ll go forward to the dinner. Fresh meal in the world. Charge a dollar. ” “Oh, do they?” cried the bride. “Charge a dollar? Why，that’s too much — for us — ain’t it, Jack?” Later he explained to her about the trains. “You see, if s a thousand miles from one end of Texas to the other; and this runs right across it, and never stops but four times.” He had the pride of an owner. He pointed out to her the dazzling fittings of the coach; and in truth her eyes opened wider and she watched the sea-green velvet（丝绒人）, the shining bronze，silver, and glass, the wood that glowed as darkly brilliant as the surface of a pool of oil. At one end a bronze statue held a support for a separated room, and on the ceiling were frescos（壁画）in olive and silver. To the minds of the pair, their surroundings reflected the glory of their marriage that morning in San Antonio: this was the environment of their new estate; and the man’s face in particular shone with an elation （得意）that made him appear ridiculous to the Negro porter. This porter at times surveyed them with an amused and superior grin. On other occasions he bullied them with skill in ways that did not make it easy to them that they were being bullied. He oppressed them. But of this oppression they had small knowledge, and infrequently, a number of travelers covered them with stares of derisive （嘲讽的）enjoyment. At last they went to the dining-car. Two rows of Negro waiters, in glowing white suits, surveyed their entrance with the interest. The pair fell to the seats of a waiter who happened to feel pleasure in steering them through their meal. He viewed them with the manner of a fatherly guide, his face radiant with kindness. The service, coupled with the ordinary deference（毕恭毕敬），was rare to them. And yet, as they returned to their coach, they showed in their faces a sense of escape. 28．The description of the couple's clothes and behaviour seems to indicate that they had a sense of ____. A．superiority B．awkwardness C．despair D．satisfaction 29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The interior of the coach was luxurious and modem. B．The Negro porter was very helpful to the couple. C．It was the first time for the couple to take a train in Texas. D．Some passengers on the train took the couple as an object of fun. 30．What does the underlined word “surveyed” mean in the 8th paragraph? A．monitored B．observed C．searched D．investigated 31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The waiter was indifferent to the couple. B．The couple felt uneasy at dinner. C．The service was satisfactory. D．The couple enjoyed the dinner. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·上海市浦东区南汇中学·期末） It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up the shop when I hurried into the flower shop. “Now, what is it you want?” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have,” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower?” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents,” he said. “Aw, gee,” I protested, “it looks like a weed (草) !” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boy — I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower,” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mum was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mother’s Day. The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through the kitchen window as I looked into Mum’s room and glanced over at the table where the plant was. My goodness! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said — the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. My dear mum died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me. 32．The author didn’t like the plant at first sight because __________. A．the packing of the plant was of poor quality B．the plant was actually a weed C．the plant appeared too ordinary to become the most beautiful flower D．he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him 33．Mother’s condition was “contagious” because __________. A．she was at the death’s door B．she suffered from an illness C．others were sick of her appearance D．virus might spread from her to others 34．When the mother hugged the author tightly, it showed that __________. A．she liked being given gifts on Mother’s Day B．she valued what had been done for her C．she was aware of the approaching of death D．she was touched by the beauty of the flower 35．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Flower of love B．A Son’s Love for Mother C．Low Price, High Value D．A Special Mother’s Day 主题03 人与自然—— Passage 1 （24-25高二下·上海市浦东新区进才中学·期末） At the 4th Street Photo Gallery on the comer of the Bowery, many photos are strung together like clothes on a laundry line. There are portraits of Muhammad Ali and Jean-Michel Basquiat, plus a series of cityscapes detailedly captured over 60 years by Alex Harsley, a neglected but talented New York photographer. The city has been Mr Harsley’s home since 1948, when, aged ten, he moved there from South Carolina. He took his first photograph ten years later, and became the first black photographer to work for the city’s district attorney’s office. His vivid pictures freeze moments in New York’s evolution from the 1950s to the present. “It could start with the smell of something burning.” he says of his method. “And then you see a family sitting on the steps of a funeral home sadly looking at the firemen going through their routine.” Some of the scenes in the collection were captured from the window of his old apartment in Harlem; they include images of black activists, streets submerged in snow and shots of the Crown Heights riots of 1991. A．D．Coleman, a photography critic, says Mr. Harsley has been able to capture the lives of minority groups by making himself “invisible”. His aim has been to assemble these fragments (片段) into an extended history of the city. Mr. Harsley’s gallery is a time capsule. For decades, it is also a hub for the city’s artistic underworld. In the 1970s New York’s photography scene was flourishing, but exclusive. As Mr. Harsley puts it, “a number of great artists were swept aside” because they lacked connections. Helping talent became part of his mission. In 1971 he established The Minority Photographers, an organization that helps up-and-coming artists exhibit their work. He opened his gallery two years later; many photographers have had their first shows there. 36．How does the author describe Alex Harsley in the first paragraph? A．Undervalued but expert. B．Gifted but exclusive. C．Unknown but devoted. D．Gifted but awkward. 37．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．His pictures show freezing weather in New York from the 1950s to the present. B．His pictures capture the cheerful moments in New York since the 1950s. C．His pictures record some historic occasions of New York over the past decades. D．His pictures illustrate the vivid lives of minority groups in New York over the past decades. 38．Why does Mr. Harsley make himself “invisible”? A．To assemble the minority groups of the city. B．To highlight the lives of minority groups. C．To help promising artists attract more public attention. D．To build connections between the minority groups and himself. 39．How did Mr. Harsley help the other artists? A．He excluded those who looked down upon the unknown artists. B．He set an organization displaying their works. C．He established the connections between up-and-coming artists and famous ones. D．He reduced the rents of the gallery where their photography works were shown. 15 / 15 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $