专题02 阅读理解（记叙文）（期末真题汇编，安徽专用）高二英语下学期

**基本信息** 高二下期末记叙文阅读理解汇编，精选安徽多地期末真题，涵盖社会文化、个人成长、环境保护等主题，素材真实鲜活，问题设计梯度分明。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解（记叙文）|16篇/64题|社会文化（如Gutiérrez创建社区图书馆）、个人成长（如Oprah Winfrey奋斗史）、环境保护（如学生制作山袋貂饼干）|情境具时代性（如青少年发明ElectroShoe），问题含细节理解（如事件原因）、推理判断（如人物性格）、主旨概括（如段落大意）等层次|

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 答案版 主题01 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1：1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A Passage 2：1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D Passage 3：1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A Passage 4：1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1：1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A Passage 2：1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C Passage 3：1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 主题03 人与社会——旅游 Passage 1：1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 主题04 人与自然——环境保护 Passage 1：1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C Passage 2：1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D 主题01 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1：1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C Passage 2：1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D Passage 3：1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D Passage 4：1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A Passage 5：1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A Passage 6：1．C 2．A 3．C 4．A 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1：1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 主题03 人与自然——环境保护 Passage 1：1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽滁州·期末） Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest unofficial holiday in America. It’s a time for friends and family to gather for food, chatter and arguments. But some people living on the edge of society miss that special connection. Meir Kalmanson thought they should get to celebrate the big day. So, on a cold February Sunday in 2017, as he hurried to his friend’s Super Bowl party, he invited six homeless men he met on the street into his car to join him. As expected, the men were a bit cautious. But Kalmanson has a sincere and born good nature that puts people at ease. Watch the game? Get food to fill an empty belly? Of course! Over burgers, chicken wings and soda, and dressed in New England Patriots jerseys, Kalmanson and his homeless guests watched the game. Kalmanson describes the scene as “warm, exciting energy. Conversation flowed. We were on the seats, cheering, and laughing.” “We were part of a bigger party that was happening,” says Kalmanson. “So, if you walked in, you couldn’t tell who was homeless and who wasn’t.” As a result, “the men felt that they were part of something. They had their dignity restored.” For that evening, they were no longer outsiders. They belonged. The Super Bowl party was not just a one-off. The next year Kalmanson set up the charitable organization: Super Soul Parties. With the help of a volunteer network and homeless shelters, Kalmanson organizes the gatherings and provides rides for guests on game days in cities around the country. Last year, more than 2,000 homeless men and women in 36 cities watched the Los Angeles Rams take the Cincinnati Bengals. Homeless people now have access to new clothing and barbers, as well as mental health therapists and affordable housing organizations. Families are also welcome. Ultimately, Super Soul Parties are more than a sporting event. They’re opportunities to bring awareness to the hardship of the homeless while making them feel a part of a larger community. 1．What happened when Kalmanson headed for the Super Bowl party? A．He came across some friends. B．He missed his car. C．He had some street men join him. D．He chatted with his friends. 2．Why did the men accept Kalmanson’s invitation? A．Because they trusted his sincerity and kindness. B．Because they wanted to escape the cold weather. C．Because they expected to be accepted by society. D．Because they desired to follow the Super Bowl tradition. 3．What is the main idea of paragraph 5 ? A．Kalmanson helps homeless shelters transport guests. B．Super Soul Parties offer shelters throughout the country. C．Kalmanson turns the party into a national charity in 36 cities. D．Super Soul Parties host parties for the homeless nationwide. 4．Which of the following words best describe Kalmanson? A．Kind and thoughtful. B．Daring and demanding. C．Humble and creative. D．Easygoing and forgiving. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Meir Kalmanson邀请无家可归的人参加他的超级碗派对，然后创立了超级灵魂派对，一个全国性的慈善机构，让无家可归的人感到自己是社区的一部分。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“So, on a cold February Sunday in 2017, as he hurried to his friend’s Super Bowl party, he invited six homeless men he met on the street into his car to join him.( 因此，在2017年2月一个寒冷的周日，当他匆匆赶往朋友的超级碗派对时，他邀请了六个在街上遇到的无家可归的人上车和他一起)”可知，当 Kalmanson 前往超级碗派对时，他邀请了六个在街上遇到的无家可归的人加入他。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“But Kalmanson has a sincere and born good nature that puts people at ease. Watch the game? Get food to fill an empty belly? Of course!( 但Kalmanson有一种真诚和天生的善良，让人放松。看比赛?吃东西填饱肚子?当然!)”可推知，这些人接受Kalmanson的邀请是因为信任他的真诚和善良，让他们感到自在。故选A项。 3．主旨大意题。根据第五段“The Super Bowl party was not just a one-off. The next year Kalmanson set up the charitable organization: Super Soul Parties. With the help of a volunteer network and homeless shelters, Kalmanson organizes the gatherings and provides rides for guests on game days in cities around the country. Last year, more than 2,000 homeless men and women in 36 cities watched the Los Angeles Rams take the Cincinnati Bengals.( 超级碗派对并不是一次性的。第二年，Kalmanson成立了慈善组织：超级灵魂派对。在志愿者网络和无家可归者收容所的帮助下，Kalmanson组织了这些聚会，并在全国各城市的比赛日为客人提供乘车服务。去年，来自36个城市的2000多名无家可归的男女观看了洛杉矶公羊队对辛辛那提孟加拉虎队的比赛)”可知，第五段主要讲述了Kalmanson成立了慈善组织超级灵魂派对，在志愿者网络和无家可归者收容所的帮助下，在全国多个城市为无家可归的人组织聚会。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中“So, on a cold February Sunday in 2017, as he hurried to his friend’s Super Bowl party, he invited six homeless men he met on the street into his car to join him.( 因此，在2017年2月一个寒冷的周日，当他匆匆赶往朋友的超级碗派对时，他邀请了六个在街上遇到的无家可归的人上车和他一起)”以及第五段“The Super Bowl party was not just a one-off. The next year Kalmanson set up the charitable organization: Super Soul Parties. With the help of a volunteer network and homeless shelters, Kalmanson organizes the gatherings and provides rides for guests on game days in cities around the country.( 超级碗派对并不是一次性的。第二年，Kalmanson成立了慈善组织：超级灵魂派对。在志愿者网络和无家可归者收容所的帮助下，Kalmanson组织了这些聚会，并在全国各城市的比赛日为客人提供乘车服务)”可知，Kalmanson 邀请无家可归的人参加超级碗派对，之后还成立慈善组织帮助他们，这体现了他的善良（kind）和体贴（thoughtful）。故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·安徽宣城·期末） One Saturday in December, Annacarin Elf, the head of operations at Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day. It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer. It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, visitors just assumed they could walk in. After checking with her staff team, Elf announced to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. It later turns out that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that people checked out their books through the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned! Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community. Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated it so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experiment to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff. 1．Why did Elf feel surprised after entering the library? A．The library staff were in it. B．People kept reading on holidays. C．People came in without permission. D．It was in use though supposed to be closed. 2．What did Elf do that Saturday? A．She left the library open B．She asked the staff back. C．She apologized to the visitors. D．She read books in the library. 3．What do many Swedes think of the behavior of Gothenburg locals? A．It displays community spirit. B．It gives the library much uplift. C．It is a positive reaction to society. D．It strengthens trust between people. 4．What does the author want to convey through the story? A．People tend to show care for others. B．Life is always full of the unexpected. C．Libraries must be automated in the future. D．A library can bring out the best in people. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一次意外中，哥德堡市图书馆在假期未关闭，市民自觉使用图书馆的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day. (注意到门是开着的，她走进图书馆，惊讶地看到人们像平常一样在使用图书馆的温馨场景)”以及第二段“It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. (图书馆原本应该在新年假期关闭)”可知，Elf感到惊讶的原因是图书馆本应该关闭，但是仍然被使用。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“After checking with her staff team, Elf announced to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. (在与她的员工团队确认后，Elf 向在场的人宣布图书馆即将关闭。然后她为所发生的问题表示歉意)”可知，Elf向访客道歉。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community. (许多瑞典人对这一展现当地居民对图书馆尊重的令人振奋的事件反应积极，图书馆作为一个社区的象征，当地居民的行为增强了他们的归属感)”可知，许多瑞典人认为哥德堡当地人的行为展示了社区精神。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据全文内容以及最后一段“Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated it so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experiment to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff. (Elf 说：“没有任何东西被破坏。哥德堡市民进入了一个无人值守的图书馆，却如此爱护它，这真是太神奇了。”市领导甚至建议将这个不同寻常的周六视为一次偶然的实验，以分析完全自动化、无工作人员运营图书馆的可能性)”可知，文章主要讲述了一次意外中，哥德堡市图书馆在假期未关闭，市民自觉使用图书馆的故事。作者通过这个故事想要传达的是图书馆可以激发人们最好的一面。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽马鞍山·期末） Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired （听力障碍） children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and devotion, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education. Liu, 51, was born in Hengyang, Hunan province, in 1973. And her first interaction with people with disability was with one of her neighbors, surnamed Wang. Liu was a child then. One day in the winter, when Liu was playing in her house, Wang used sign language to communicate with her. But Liu could not understand what she was trying to say. It was Wang’s husband who told Liu that she wanted to make her a scarf. “Even as a child, I was moved by her kind gesture, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said. The incident left a mark on Liu. At the age of 14, she decided to major in teaching hearing-impaired students, and gained admission to Nanjing Normal University of Special Education. After four years, she graduated with a secondary vocational degree and became a teacher at Hengyang Normal School of Special Education. She remembers clearly that there were 14 students in her class. Although she was only 18 at the time, she treated the students as her children, and practiced sign language in front of the mirror for one to two hours every day till she mastered it. Apart from teaching her class together, she also has one-on-one sessions with each student for 20 minutes every day. For her contributions to society, especially her work with the hearing-impaired, Liu Lingli was elected as a deputy to the National People’s Congress last year, and fulfilled the heavy responsibility of speaking for people with disability. Her story also inspired more people to do more for disabled people. 1．What can we learn about Liu Lingli from the first two paragraphs? A．She enabled her students to hear well. B．She was a teacher when she first met Wang. C．She had difficulty in understanding Wang’s husband. D．She helped about a quarter of her students receive higher education. 2．What likely served as Liu Lingli’s initial motivation to help the disabled? A．An unhappy incident. B．A gift from a stranger. C．Her interaction with Wang. D．Wang’s kind suggestion. 3．What can be inferred about Liu Lingli’s teaching approach from the text? A．She does not use sign language in her teaching. B．She prefers group lessons to individual sessions. C．She uses modern educational tools in her teaching. D．She provides personalized attention for each student. 4．Which of the following can best describe Liu Lingli? A．Caring and committed. B．Responsible but rigid. C．Curious and adventurous. D．Generous but stubborn. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了刘玲丽老师作为一名听障儿童的教师，她的教学生涯以及她对听障儿童的关爱和奉献。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired (听力障碍) children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and devotion, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education.”（刘玲丽已经做了33年的听障儿童教师，多亏了她的帮助和奉献，她教过的80多名学生中有20多名接受了高等教育。）可推知结论刘玲丽帮助了大约四分之一的学生接受了高等教育。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“And her first interaction with people with disability was with one of her neighbors, surnamed Wang.”（她第一次和残疾人的互动是和她的一位姓王的邻居。）根据文章第三段“Even as a child, I was moved by her kind gesture, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said. The incident left a mark on Liu.”（即使是个孩子，我也被她的善意所感动，我想如果她能说话就好了，刘说。这件事给刘留下了深刻的印象）可推知结论刘玲丽最初帮助残疾人的动机可能是她与王的互动。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Apart from teaching her class together, she also has one-on-one sessions with each student for 20 minutes every day.”（除了集体教学，她每天还会和每个学生进行20分钟的一对一辅导。）可推知结论刘玲丽的教学方法是为每个学生提供个性化的关注。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired (听力障碍) children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and devotion, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education.”（刘玲丽已经做了33年的听障儿童教师，多亏了她的帮助和奉献，她教过的80多名学生中有20多名接受了高等教育。）”可知，刘玲丽老师充满爱心和乐于奉献的人。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·安徽芜湖·期末） No matter how many times Sandy has rescued an animal, she never gets over the casual cruelty some people display toward unwanted pets. When she lost her own “angel” dog, she started Logan’s Legacy to help other pets in need. Sandy recently received a phone call about a small dog, possibly a puppy, that had been abandoned on a street. Since she was too far to help on, she called a friend who lives nearby to get there as soon as possible. When her friend Tom arrived, he found a tiny dog curled (蜷缩) in a tight ball with the chain firmly tied to a tree. Someone had left food and water for her, but the puppy was too frightened to eat or drink. Once gathered up in a blanket and placed into the back seat of the car, she began to get weak quickly from dehydration (脱水) and exhaustion. The moment she got some water and food, the puppy made a rapid recovery, and her lovely and sweet personality could finally shine! “We have named her CiCi,” Sandy added, “She is feeling so much better. She has been observed at my place and she is doing great. This sweet baby girl will never feel fearful again, and won’t ever be abandoned again.” After winning hearts at Sandy’s office, CiCi has been approved for adopting and will soon leave for her new life. Sandy and her fellow rescuers are trying their best to find her the perfect family to love her and treat her with the respect all living creatures deserve! 1．What did Sandy feel it hard to overcome? A．The casual humanity. B．The cruelty of humanity. C．The kind human nature. D．The weakness of kindness. 2．How was the dog’s condition when first found? A．She suffered a serious illness. B．She had nothing to eat or drink. C．She got lost far away from home. D．She was scared and in poor health. 3．What will be CiCi’s probable future life? A．She will stop taking medicine. B．She will continue further treatment. C．She will have a perfect match for home. D．She will get on well with Sandy forever. 4．What can be the best title of this passage? A．A Warm Home for CiCi B．Dog Saved Heart Fulfilled C．A Terrible Experience of CiCi D．Saving Dogs Saving Themselves 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。丢失爱犬的Sandy成立了“洛根的遗产”帮助其他需要帮助的宠物，本文讲述了Sandy和朋友救助小狗Cici并帮助她找新家的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“No matter how many times Sandy has rescued an animal, she never gets over the casual cruelty some people display toward unwanted pets.(不管桑迪救了多少只动物，她都无法摆脱一些人对不想要的宠物的随意虐待)”可知，Sandy无法摆脱人们对于不想要宠物的随意虐待，这是一种人性的残忍。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When her friend Tom arrived, he found a tiny dog curled(蜷缩)in a tight ball with the chain firmly tied to a tree. Someone had left food and water for her, but the puppy was too frightened to eat or drink. Once gathered up in a blanket and placed into the back seat of the car, she began to get weak quickly from dehydration(脱水)and exhaustion.(当她的朋友汤姆到达时，他发现一只小狗蜷缩成一个紧紧的球，链子牢牢地拴在树上。有人给她留了食物和水，但这只小狗太害怕了，不敢吃也不敢喝。她被包在毯子里，放在汽车后座上，由于脱水和疲惫，她开始迅速虚弱起来)”可知，当小狗刚开始被发现时，她很害怕，身体状况很差。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“After winning hearts at Sandy’s office, CiCi has been approved for adopting and will soon leave for her new life. Sandy and her fellow rescuers are trying their best to find her the perfect family to love her and treat her with the respect all living creatures deserve!(在桑迪的办公室赢得人心后，CiCi被批准收养，并将很快开始她的新生活。桑迪和她的同伴们正在尽最大努力为她找到一个完美的家庭来爱她，并像对待所有生物一样尊重她)”可推知，桑迪和她的同伴们正在努力为Cici找一个有爱的家庭来收养她，Cici未来的生活中会有一个完美的家庭。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“No matter how many times Sandy has rescued an animal, she never gets over the casual cruelty some people display toward unwanted pets. When she lost her own “angel” dog, she started Logan’s Legacy to help other pets in need.(不管桑迪救了多少只动物，她都无法摆脱一些人对不想要的宠物的随意虐待。当她失去了自己的“天使”狗时，她创办了“洛根的遗产”，帮助其他需要帮助的宠物)”及下文讲述的Sandy和朋友救助小狗Cici并帮助她找新家的故事可知，本文介绍了丢失爱犬的Sandy帮助其他需要帮助的小动物的故事，B选项“狗狗得救的心得到满足”符合本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选B。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽蚌埠·期末） On a quiet afternoon, as the sunlight shone through the curtains and cast a warm glow on the attic (阁楼) floor, I started a journey through time. It was there, in the corner behind the old suitcase, that I made a fascinating discovery—a shoebox filled with old letters. These letters, tied together with a faded ribbon, were a collection of conversations between my grandmother and her friends from past time. The dusty smell of aged paper and ink filled the air, transporting me to a time when communication was a deliberate and heartfelt act. In an age where a simple text or email can convey our thoughts, these letters served as a deeply touching reminder of the depth and meaning that can be found in the written word. They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother’s generation and my own. With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself—to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish. In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told. 1．What does the author consider the letters to be? A．Simple messages from the past. B．Bridges between different generations. C．Outdated communication methods. D．Unimportant things of past time. 2．What personal resolution does the author make after reflecting on the letters? A．To clean the attic of unnecessary items. B．To digitize all family letters for preservation. C．To learn more about the history of the family. D．To write more frequently to maintain connections. 3．What message does the author want to convey? A．Every family has a story to tell. B．The future is full of uncertainty. C．Old letters carry voices from the past. D．The pen is stronger than the sword. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Treasure in Letters B．The Story of My Family C．Digital Distraction D．The Power of Pen and Ink 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在阁楼上无意间发现存放一箱箱的旧信件，这些信件提醒我们放慢脚步，珍惜当下，用心书写我们自己的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother’s generation and my own. (它们不仅仅是信息；它们是生活的片段，是一个时代的快照，最重要的是，它们是连接过去和现在、连接我祖母那一代人和我这一代人的桥梁)”可知，作者认为信件是不同代人之间的桥梁。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself—to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish. (当这些信件被安全地放回它们的安息地时，我悄悄地对自己承诺——要经常拿起笔和纸，不仅要写信息，还要写一些未来几代人可能会珍惜的历史片段)”可知，作者决定多写信以保持联系。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. (在一个奔向未来的世界里，正是这些古老的信件提醒我们放慢脚步，珍惜当下，用心书写我们自己的故事)”可知，作者认为旧信承载着过去的声音。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told.(在一个奔向未来的世界里，正是这些古老的信件提醒我们放慢脚步，珍惜当下，用心书写我们自己的故事。也许，有一天，有人会发现我的信，并体验到同样的发现的喜悦，同样的多年来的联系感。目前，阁楼上存放的不仅是一箱箱的旧信件，还有尚未被讲述的故事) ”以及全文可知，文章主要描述了作者在发掘祖母的信件后，受其深刻意义的影响，立志通过书写与后代建立联系，“信件中的宝藏”概括了本文的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·安徽安庆·期末） As Franklin D．Roosevelt once said, “a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. ”This certainly applies to New York-born competitive sailor Cole Brauer, the first American woman to competitively sail solo (独自) around the world. Her calm personality and rich knowledge of the sport are the perfect recipe for success, as Brauer serves as a leading figure in this industry. The 29-year-old began the Global Solo Challenge departing from A Coruna, Spain, in October 2023. Finally, she made her way back to land in March 2024, aboard her boat named First Light. This competition is for sailors who desire a challenge to sail around the sea, sharpening their skills with each wave they leave behind them. Throughout her months at sea, Brauer was not frightened by the wildly unpredictable behaviors of Mother Nature. She worked tirelessly towards achieving her incredible achievement. Along the way, the determined competitor recorded her 130-day journey at sea on Instagram. In addition to documenting her experiences, Brauer also educated her viewers on various sailing terms and the application of different sailing techniques. For example, she references the term “reefing” the sail. This means to lower your sail to accommodate increases in wind, allowing the boat to maintain a manageable speed that allows its captain to have more controlled steering (驾驶) . As a former student of the University of Hawaii, Brauer achieved many academic and athletic achievements. From earning the 2017 Jack Bonham Award for academic and athletic performance to being a part of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Academic All-American Team twice, she continued to raise the bar. And with this latest challenge, Brauer had opportunities to improve her skills in the unique backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. As she sailed from Spain to South Africa and Australia, Brauer finally crossed the Atlantic Ocean back to her starting point — A Coruna. Her dedicated spirit, enthusiasm for life, and desire to inspire young women to pursue their dreams shone through her expedition. 1．What’s the key to Brauer’s success? A．Her good luck and previous experience. B．Her academic background and desire for success. C．Her willingness to challenge and love for adventure. D．Her calm personality and deep understanding of sailing. 2．What did Brauer do during the competition? A．She doubted her sailing skills occasionally. B．She documented her sea journey on Instagram. C．She predicted behaviors of Mother Nature successfully. D．She controlled the speed based on viewers' techniques. 3．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A．The Atlantic Ocean was easy to sail through. B．Sailing skills were enhanced during the voyage. C．Brauer dropped out of the University of Hawaii. D．Brauer had an average performance in academics. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．A Special Young Woman B．The Vital Sailing Skills C．Sailing around the World D．Meeting New Challenges 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文介绍了一位名叫Cole Brauer的美国女性帆船运动员，她是第一位独自完成环球航行的美国女性。她在航海过程中展现了冷静的个性和丰富的航海知识，成为了这一行业的佼佼者。她在航海过程中不断挑战自己，提升技能，并通过社交媒体分享自己的经历，教育观众有关航海的术语和技术。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Her calm personality and rich knowledge of the sport are the perfect recipe for success, as Brauer serves as a leading figure in this industry. (她冷静的个性和丰富的运动知识是成功的完美秘诀，因为Brauer 是这个行业的领军人物。)”可知，Brauer冷静的个性和对航海的深刻理解是她成功的关键。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Along the way, the determined competitor recorded her 130-day journey at sea on Instagram. (一路上，这位意志坚定的选手在Instagram上记录了她130天的海上旅程。)”可知，在整个比赛中，Brauer在Instagram上记录了自己的海上之旅。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“And with this latest challenge, Brauer had opportunities to improve her skills in the unique backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.(通过这次最新的挑战，Brauer有机会在太平洋的独特背景下提高自己的技能。)”可以推测，ColeBrauer在航行中提高了航海技能。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是第一段“The 29-year-old began the Global Solo Challenge departing from A Coruna, Spain, in October 2023. Finally, she made her way back to land in March 2024, aboard her boat named First Light. This competition is for sailors who desire a challenge to sail around the sea, sharpening their skills with each wave they leave behind them.(这位29岁的选手于2023年10月从西班牙拉科鲁尼亚出发，开始了全球单人挑战赛。最后，她于2024年3月乘坐名为‘第一之光’的船返回陆地。这项比赛是为那些渴望挑战绕海航行的水手们举办的，他们会随着身后的每一次海浪磨练自己的技能。)”可知，文章主要围绕Cole Brauer独自环球航行的经历展开，她是第一位独自完成环球航行的美国女性。故C项Sailing around the World(环游世界)适合作为本文的标题。故选C项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽大联考·期末） In April, Houston’s Blue Willow Bookshop hosted a sold-out event featuring authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud after their new graphic (绘画的) novel The Cartoonists Club launched. The pair discussed their careers and teamwork with Scholastic Kids Press. Telgemeier is the creator of many bestsellers, including Smile, Guts, and Drama. She shared why graphic novels are such an attractive form to kids. “Kids are more visual. They see a character’s facial expression and understand what he feels without an explanation. A graphic novel can help them relate to what they see on the page and see a character develop,” she states. In fact, the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report continually confirms that kids are increasingly turning to graphic novel and comic book forms. Since 2018, the number of kids who say they want to read graphic novels has risen from 22% to 37%, and the creators intend to follow this trend and continue satisfying the need. McCloud discusses how cartoons unexpectedly became the perfect mixture of his common interests. “I always drew and had ideas for writing. A friend of mine in middle school convinced me to give cartoons a try. One day, I went to him and said, ‘I’m going to be a picture-book artist. ‘I don’t know what exactly inspired me. It just happened,” he says. Telgemeier explains how her childhood diary inspired her to become an author. “I drew and wrote in my diary every day. I was already telling stories about my life, but had no readers. I didn’t realize what I was doing was writing. Once I figured that out, I realized writing graphic novels is exactly what I want to do!” McCloud states he’s most similar to the character Art in The Cartoonists Club. Just like Art, McCloud feels there’s a great beauty in mistakes. He highlights the importance of writing with genuine interest. “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or be yourself. Often, authors try to do something they think other people will like. It’s important to begin by doing something you enjoy and care about because, at the very least, you’ll always have one loyal reader — yourself.” 1．What makes graphic novels appealing according to Telgemeier? A．They take less time to read. B．They simplify complex storylines. C．They contain more illustrations than text. D．They allow emotional interpretation through imagery. 2．What can be inferred about the trend in children’s reading preferences? A．The demand for comic books has doubled. B．Fewer kids are interested in traditional books. C．Publishers are adapting to the changing interests. D．The development of social media plays a key part. 3．How did McCloud and Telgemeier become cartoonists? A．They were inspired by famous comic artists. B．They received professional training at art school. C．They felt encouraged after winning competitions. D．They developed the skills through creative practices. 4．What does McCloud emphasize for authors? A．Prioritizing self-expression over perfection. B．Focusing on market trends to ensure success. C．Learning from others’ mistakes in the field. D．Cooperating with friends to stay motivated. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两位畅销漫画家分享儿童偏爱漫画形式的原因、创作灵感来源，并强调真诚和兴趣对创作的关键作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中Telgemeier所说““Kids are more visual. They see a character’s facial expression and understand what he feels without an explanation. A graphic novel can help them relate to what they see on the page and see a character develop,” she states.( “孩子们更注重视觉。他们看到角色的面部表情，无需解释就能理解他的感受。一本漫画小说可以帮助他们与页面上看到的内容联系起来，并看到角色的发展，”她说。)”可知，绘画小说通过图像能让孩子们进行情感解读。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Since 2018, the number of kids who say they want to read graphic novels has risen from 22% to 37%, and the creators intend to follow this trend and continue satisfying the need.(自2018年以来，表示想要阅读图画小说的孩子人数从22%上升到37%，创作者打算顺应这一趋势，继续满足这一需求。)”可知，关于儿童阅读偏好的趋势可以推断出出版商正在适应不断变化的兴趣。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中McCloud所说“I always drew and had ideas for writing. A friend of mine in middle school convinced me to give cartoons a try.( 我总是画画，有写作的想法。我的一个中学朋友说服我去尝试卡通片。)”可知，McCloud一直画画且有写作想法，在朋友劝说下尝试画漫画；以及第五段中Telgemeier所说“I drew and wrote in my diary every day. I was already telling stories about my life(我每天都在日记里画画、写东西。我已经在讲我的生活故事了)”由此可知，这说明他们都是通过创造性的实践发展出成为漫画家的技能。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or be yourself. Often, authors try to do something they think other people will like. It’s important to begin by doing something you enjoy and care about because, at the very least, you’ll always have one loyal reader — yourself.”(“不要害怕犯错，不要害怕做自己。通常，作者会尝试做一些他们认为别人会喜欢的东西。从你喜欢和关心的事情开始是很重要的，因为至少你会有一个忠实的读者——你自己。”)”可推知，McCloud强调了作者要优先进行自我表达而不是追求完美。故选A项。 主题03 人与社会——旅游 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·阜阳一中·期末） Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L’ Austral’s Captain Fabien’s voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we’d see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning. You might not immediately think of “family vacation” when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world. Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent. To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica — the most distant, extreme continent — with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can’t be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it’s going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. 1．How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs? A．Terrific. B．Confused. C．Frightened. D．Dangerous. 2．What happened first on the author’s journey? A．They flew to Ushuaia. B．They toured around Buenos Aires. C．They passed through the Drake Passage. D．They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals. 3．What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph? A．The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. B．The author was the most impressed by the champagne party. C．The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. D．The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. 4．Which can serve as the best title for the text? A．Exploring Antarctica — A Place with Various animals B．An Antarctic Adventure for Scientific Research C．A Comfortable Travel Experience D．A Family’s Journey to Antarctica 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一家的南极冒险之旅，他们从布宜诺斯艾利斯出发，经过乌斯怀亚，穿越德雷克海峡到达南极洲。在南极的第一天，他们欣赏到了冰山和座头鲸。旅程中，他们体验了南极的独特活动。作者认为这次旅行是改变人生的经历，充满了难忘的瞬间。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“If we looked outside right now, he said, we’d see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. (如果我们现在看外面，他说，我们会看到金色阳光下美丽的冰山海洋。我和妹妹从床上跳了起来，惊奇地看着我们驶过一块块巨大的冰块)”可知，在驶过冰山时，两人感觉大为惊奇，棒极了。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. (当我们飞到布宜诺斯艾利斯，在美丽的阿根廷首都探索一天时，我们的冒险就开始了)”可知，在这次家庭之旅的一开始，他们游览了布宜诺斯艾利斯。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. (我们在穿越德雷克海峡时经历了晕船，和可爱的动物一起爬上了冰山，还品尝了香槟)”可知，在穿越德雷克海峡时，作者一家经历了晕船。由此推知，作者当时感觉很糟糕。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“And honestly, it’s going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. (老实说，我们下一次的家庭旅行可能会很难与之匹敌)”可知，文章讲述了作者一家的南极冒险之旅，他们从布宜诺斯艾利斯出发，经过乌斯怀亚，穿越德雷克海峡到达南极洲。在南极的第一天，他们欣赏到了冰山和座头鲸。旅程中，他们体验了南极的独特活动。作者认为这次旅行是改变人生的经历，充满了难忘的瞬间。因此，D项“一家人的南极之旅”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 主题04 人与自然——环境保护 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽阜阳·期末） Armed with bowls and spoons, the youngsters at Berridale Public School headed into the school’s kitchen to bake biscuits. These treats were for endangered mountain pygmy possums (山袋貂). This small-sized animal lives only in the Australian regions of Victoria and New South Wales, and being active at night, is rarely seen in the wild. Up until the 1960s, when a small population of the possum was found in Victoria, the species was thought to be extinct. Pygmy possums live on a diet of bogong moths (布冈夜蛾) and seeds. Yet in recent years, the once vast number of bogong moths that migrate each spring to the Snowy Mountains has severely fallen. Dr Linda Broome heads a team that has been tracking the region’s community of mountain pygmy possums for more than 30 years. “An estimated 330 adults were counted in the Cabramurra region in 2016, with 200 counted in 2018-19,” says Broome. The animals are also affected by extreme weather. That’s when Broome started baking “bogong” biscuits, using a specially developed recipe that replicates (仿制) the nutritional value of the moths. But with vast quantities of the nutritional biscuits needed weekly to feed all the hungry mouths, she needed help. The children at Berridale Public School wanted to know how they could help the region recover. The school, under the leadership of current principal Tracey Southam, contacted Broome. The kids were more than happy to put down their pencils and pick up spoons instead. It wasn’t long before all the primary school students across the Snowy Mountains region were busy baking the treats. Each bake-off took around 4.5 hours to produce sixty 200-gram bags of biscuits. Altogether, this resulted in an impressive 660 bags of bogong biscuits. “While it is difficult to estimate the number of babies that have survived with the help of the biscuits, a field count in March resulted in 32 babies, which is a number similar to good seasons,” Broome says. Although the figures are still small, the results are pleasing and everyone is hopeful that their numbers can recover. 1．What is a feature of mountain pygmy possums? A．They are globally distributed. B．They like to hang out after dark. C．They prefer biscuits to bogong moths. D．They are frequent visitors to Australian kitchens. 2．What does the author want to show by mentioning the numbers in paragraph 2? A．The disastrous effect of climate change. B．The worrying condition of pygmy possums. C．The disappointing recovery of bogong moths. D．The changing habitat requirement of pygmy possums. 3．What can be learnt about Berridale Public School’s students? A．They were environmentally aware. B．They led the feeding programme. C．They dragged their feet over baking biscuits. D．They created the unique recipe for pygmy possums. 4．How might Broome feel about the biscuit drive? A．Doubtful. B．Tolerant. C．Optimistic. D．Confused. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了生物学家和学校孩子们为了挽救山袋貂而为它们特制营养饼干的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“This small-sized animal lives only in the Australian regions of Victoria and New South Wales, and being active at night, is rarely seen in the wild. (这种小型动物只生活在澳大利亚维多利亚州和新南威尔士州的地区，在夜间活动，在野外很少见到)”可知，山袋貂喜欢夜间出没。故选B。 2．推断判断题。根据第二段倒数第二句““An estimated 330 adults were counted in the Cabramurra region in 2016, with 200 counted in 2018-19,” says Broome. (布鲁姆说：“据估计，2016年在卡布拉姆拉地区发现了330只成年山袋貂，2018-19年发现了200只。”)”可知，山袋貂数量下降明显，生存状况堪忧。故选B。 3．推断判断题。根据第四段首句“The children at Berridale Public School wanted to know how they could help the region recover. (贝里代尔公立学校的孩子们想知道他们如何帮助该地区恢复。)”以及第三句“The kids were more than happy to put down their pencils and pick up spoons instead. (孩子们非常高兴地放下铅笔，拿起勺子。)”可知，贝里代尔公立学校的学生们想为当地生态环境恢复贡献自己的一份力量，他们非常乐意放下铅笔、拿起勺子去为山袋貂制作食物。由此可见，Berridale Public School的学生有很强的环保意识。故选A。 4．推断判断题。根据末段末句“Although the figures are still small, the results are pleasing and everyone is hopeful that their numbers can recover. (虽然数字仍然很小，但结果令人满意，每个人都希望它们的数量能够恢复。)”可知，尽管饼干项目帮助的山袋貂数量目前还比较少，但结果令人满意。由此可见，Broome对饼干项目持乐观态度。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·合肥六校联盟·期末） Zhu Zhiwen, in his 30s,has been on the road, on his most recent bicycle trip since March. Zhu started this adventure, an “Olympic trip”, from Beijing and had spent several months going across the country’s vast land, including Shijiazhuang of Hebei province and Urumqi of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. “My destination is Paris, France, before the Summer Olympics on July 26, 2024,” says Zhu, who was originally from a small village in East China’s Jiangxi province. “It’s my way of celebrating the Games.” Over the past 11 years, Zhu has traveled through 45 countries and regions across four continents, covering a distance of over 90,000 kilometers. From Asia to Africa, from South America to North America, he has encountered many wonderful people and experiences, and witnessed various unique customs. People’s good will has been a highlight of his trips. “I met a small hotel owner when I was cycling in Ecuador, South America, in 2016. After I knew the owner had been to China multiple times and was a fan of the Chinese culture and food, I took the initiative to cook him a Chinese dinner. He was very happy and, in return, offered me a night of accommodation for free,” Zhu says. Yet, it hasn’t all been smooth riding. Zhu came across severe weather on his way to the Arctic in 2020.Moreover, he suffered robberies during his stay in South Africa and escaped attacks from bears and other wild animals in Canada. After the Olympic tour, Zhu says he will continue to explore the world on his bicycle and fulfill his childhood dream of touring the whole world with his feet. Being an experienced traveler, Zhu has often been asked about his understanding of travel. “I think it is to accept what is possible during travel and get pleasure from it, no matter if it is good or bad,” Zhu says. 1．Why did Zhu Zhiwen start his recent bicycle trip? A．To bicycle across China’s vast land. B．To visit his birthplace in Jiangxi province. C．To reach his destination before July 26, 2024. D．To celebrate the Summer Olympics in Paris, France. 2．What’s Zhu Zhiwen’s purpose in mentioning his trip in Ecuador? A．To express his gratitude to a hotel owner. B．To present his skill in cooking Chinese dinner. C．To show people’s kindness he experienced in his trips. D．To introduce a devoted fan of Chinese culture and food. 3．What do we know about Zhu Zhiwen’s bicycle journey? A．It is a bitter-sweet riding for Zhu Zhiwen. B．People’s good will fails to impress Zhu Zhiwen. C．Zhu Zhiwen has traveled through all the countries in Asia. D．Zhu Zhiwen gave up his trip in Canada for the attacks from wild animals. 4．What does travel mean to Zhu Zhiwen? A．Fulfilling his lifelong dream. B．Exploring the entire world by bicycle. C．Becoming an experienced adventurer. D．Embracing all the experiences travel offers. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了朱志文骑自行车走遍四大洲的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Zhu started this adventure, an “Olympic trip”…(朱开始了这次“奥林匹克之旅”……)”和第三段的“My destination is Paris, France, before the Summer Olympics on July 26, 2024(我的目的地是法国巴黎，在2024年7月26日夏季奥运会之前)”可知，朱最近开始的自行车之旅是为了庆祝法国巴黎的夏季奥运会。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段内容“People’s good will has been a highlight of his trips. “I met a small hotel owner when I was cycling in Ecuador, South America, in 2016. After I knew the owner had been to China multiple times and was a fan of the Chinese culture and food, I took the initiative to cook him a Chinese dinner. He was very happy and, in return, offered me a night of accommodation for free,” Zhu says.( 人们的善意是他旅程的一大亮点。“2016年，我在南美洲的厄瓜多尔骑自行车时遇到了一位小酒店老板。当我知道店主去过中国很多次，喜欢中国文化和中国美食后，我主动为他做了一顿中餐。他很高兴，作为回报，他让我免费住了一晚。”)”可推断，朱提到厄瓜多尔的经历是为了展示他在旅途中遇到的人的善良。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段的“From Asia to Africa, from South America to North America, he has encountered many wonderful people and experiences, and witnessed various unique customs.( 从亚洲到非洲，从南美到北美，他遇到了许多精彩的人和经历，见证了各种独特的习俗。)”和第五段的“People’s good will has been a highlight of his trips.( 人们的善意是他旅程的一大亮点。)”可知，朱的旅程是精彩的愉快的，第六段的“Yet, it hasn’t all been smooth riding.( 然而，这一切并非一帆风顺。)”以及下文举例可知，朱的旅程也是艰难的。因此推断朱志文的自行车之旅是苦乐参半的。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段的““I think it is to accept what is possible during travel and get pleasure from it, no matter if it is good or bad,” Zhu says.( “我认为它是接受旅行中的可能性，并从中获得乐趣，无论它是好是坏，”朱说。)”可推断，朱认为应该接受旅行带来的所有体验。故选D。 主题01 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·亳州二中·期末） Gutiérrez’s life would never be the same again after finding a copy of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy in the garbage 20 years ago. It happened while he was driving his garbage truck through wealthier neighbourhoods at night and seeing abandoned books. It aroused his desire to start rescuing books from the garbage. He used to take home between 50 and 60 books every morning. Eventually, he turned his book collection into a community library for children from low-income families. Colombia’s capital city of Bogota has 19 public libraries. However, these libraries tend to be far away from where rural and poorer communities live. The option of buying new books is non-existent for families struggling to make ends meet. Gutiérrez’s community library is a true representation of how one man’s garbage can be another’s treasure. Gutiérrez grew up poor, and his family could not afford to educate him beyond primary school. Nevertheless, his mother was a passionate reader and read stories to him every night. Her love for books left a deep impression on Gutiérrez. Today, his makeshift community library, called “The Strength of Words”, occupies most of his home in southern Bogota, and is piled from floor to ceiling with fiction and non-fiction titles. Everything from school textbooks to storybooks can be found in his collection of more than 20.000 books! As word began to spread about his amazing project, people began sending him thousands more books to grow his library. Despite having done so much for his community, Gutiérrez is not yet content to call it a day. He continues to search through garbage cans for reading materials. Today, the Gutiérrez family does not merely want to start libraries in neighbourhoods. They want to create spaces for school children to spend their time reading. Gutiérrez’s journey to give back to his local community is an amazing example of how every one of us can improve the lives of those around us. How might we take a leaf out of Gutiérrez’s books and impact the less fortunate around us? 1．What inspired Gutiérrez to rescue unwanted books? A．Leo Tolstoy’s life. B．The abandoned Anna Karenina. C．Children’s living conditions. D．A community-library. 2．Why did Gutiérrez start “The Strength of Words”? A．To create a harmonious neighborhood. B．To give his mother sufficient books. C．To improve the community life. D．To facilitate children’s reading. 3．What can best describe Gutiérrez? A．caring B．passionate. C．well-educated. D．talented. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Gutiérrez has a strong desire for reading. B．Gutiérrez’s kindness moves other people. C．How does Gutiérrez turns books from garbage to treasure. D．How does Gutiérrez to be model of education. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了古铁雷斯利用在垃圾堆捡到的图书建立了一个面向低收入家庭儿童的社区图书馆，从而变废为宝的故事。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Gutiérrez’s life would never be the same again after finding a copy of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy in the garbage 20 years ago.”（20年前，古铁雷斯在垃圾堆里发现了列夫·托尔斯泰的《安娜·卡列尼娜》，从此他的生活再也不一样了）及“It aroused his desire to start rescuing books from the garbage. ”（这激起了他开始从垃圾堆里抢救书籍的欲望）可知，被丢弃的《安娜·卡列尼娜》这本书激发了古铁雷斯抢救被遗弃的图书的欲望。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第一段“Eventually, he turned his book collection into a community library for children from low-income families.”（最终，他把自己的藏书变成了一个面向低收入家庭儿童的社区图书馆）及第二段“However, these libraries tend to be far away from where rural and poorer communities live. The option of buying new books is non-existent for families struggling to make ends meet.”（然而，这些图书馆往往远离农村和贫困社区。对于那些入不敷出的家庭来说，买新书的选择是不存在的）可知，对于贫困和处于边缘地区的家庭来说买新书是不可能的，所以古铁雷斯开始“文字的力量”这个临时的图书馆是为了方便儿童阅读。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Eventually, he turned his book collection into a community library for children from low-income families.”（最终，他把自己的藏书变成了一个面向低收入家庭儿童的社区图书馆）及第五段“Today, the Gutiérrez family does not merely want to start libraries in neighbourhoods. They want to create spaces for school children to spend their time reading.”（如今，古铁雷斯家族不仅仅想在社区开办图书馆。他们想为在校儿童创造读书的空间）推知，古铁雷斯是一位有爱心的人。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“It aroused his desire to start rescuing books from the garbage.”（这激起了他开始从垃圾堆里抢救书籍的欲望）及第二段“Gutiérrez’s community library is a true representation of how one man’s garbage can be another’s treasure.”（古铁雷斯的社区图书馆真实地代表了一个人的垃圾如何成为另一个人的财富）可知，本文主要讲述了古铁雷斯如何将书籍从垃圾变成珍宝的故事。故选C项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·安徽安庆·期末） Siddharth Mandala, 18, the inventor of ElectroShoe—a device that enables the user to electrocute(电击)an offender and alarm the nearby police station and friends of their location, using Wi-Fi-has been a hit. This inventor was inspired into action when he accompanied his mother to the Nirbhaya rallies(集会)in Hyderabad at 12. The streets, thick with anger, had his mind ticking, “There had to be a better way. Women may forget to carry pepper spray or other self-defence tools, but everyone puts on shoes.” It took him two years to come up with the model, using social media to reach out to those who could help him. Mandala was awarded a letter of appreciation by the government of Telangana for his invention in May 2017. Siddharth believes technology can truly change the quality of our lives. He launched Cognizance Welfare Initiative (CWI) two years ago to teach coding to students and helped them build microcontroller projects such as a GPS tracking system to locate their friends in danger areas. The Hyderabad-based CWI inspires children to use science to enable them to create solutions for their communities, works to spread awareness about violence and conducts book drives, educates communities on water pollution and helps children improve their reading skills. So far CWI has taught over 500 children and plans to expand to two more villages. Mandala is now working with his friends on developing a programme to identify malignant melanoma(恶性黑素瘤)with a phone camera. 1．What inspired Siddharth Mandala to make the invention of ElectroShoe? A．A trip to Hyderabad. B．Women his met in Hyderabad. C．His mother’s encouragement. D．Bad experience with his friends. 2．What are Siddharth Mandala and his friends working on? A．Fighting against air pollution. B．Teaching coding to poor students. C．Developing a new programme. D．Improving children’s writing skills. 3．Which of the following can best describe Siddharth Mandala? A．Brave and kind. B．Caring and creative. C．Gentle and honest. D．Friendly and generous. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．A Saving-energy Invention B．A Programme Helping People C．A Trip Changing a Man’s Life D．An Inspiring Young Inventor 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章介绍了18岁的Siddharth Mandala发明了电子鞋，这种设备可以让用户电击罪犯，并通过Wi-Fi向附近的警察局和朋友报警，让他们知道自己的位置。同时，他创办CWI，用科技来改善人们的生活。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“This inventor was inspired into action when he accompanied his mother to the Nirbhaya rallies(集会)in Hyderabad at 12. The streets, thick with anger, had his mind ticking…(12岁时，这位发明家陪同母亲参加了在Hyderabad举行的“Nirbhaya”集会，受到了启发。街上充满了愤怒，使他的脑子不停地转动……)”可知，和母亲去Hyderabad给了Siddharth Mandala发明ElectroShoe 的灵感。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Mandala is now working with his friends on developing a programme to identify malignant melanoma(恶性黑素瘤)with a phone camera.( Mandala现在正在和他的朋友们一起开发一个用手机摄像头识别恶性黑色素瘤的程序。)”可知，Mandala现在正在和他的朋友们一起开发一个用手机摄像头识别恶性黑色素瘤的程序。故选C。 3．推理判断题。由文中第二段“The streets, thick with anger, had his mind ticking, “There had to be a better way. Women may forget to carry pepper spray or other self-defence tools, but everyone puts on shoes.”(街上充满了愤怒，他的脑子里嘀咕着:“肯定有更好的办法。”女性可能会忘记携带胡椒喷雾或其他自卫工具，但每个人都会穿上鞋子。”)”可知，Siddharth Mandala看到Hyderabad比较糟糕的环境，感到女士们需要自我保护装备，体现了他关心他人的品质；再结合文章第一段可知，Siddharth Mandala发明电子鞋和倒数第二段Siddharth Mandala创办CWI体现了他具有创造力的品质。由此可知，Siddharth Mandala既有爱心，又有创造力。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。由文章第一段描述可知，文章介绍了18岁的Siddharth Mandala 发明ElectroShoe；再结合最后两段可知，他创办CWI，用科技来改善人们的生活。由此可知，选项D：An Inspiring Young Inventor (一个鼓舞人心的年轻发明家)切题。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽滁州·期末） Traveling on an airplane can be a very tiring task even in the best of conditions, Sophie Murphy noticed an awful tension on a recent flight from Sydney to Melbourne. She first thought it was caused by typical bad-tempered passengers. But as the flight neared its end, it became obvious that something was very wrong. A teenage boy with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew’s warnings over the loudspeaker that it was almost time to land. The pilot was forced to circle above the airport, delaying the landing—and angering people on the already tense flight. As the boy’s elderly parents failed to persuade him to get off the floor and back into his seat, Murphy, who had been a teacher for more than 20 years, stood up and quickly headed to the back of the plane. She found the boy in the passage between rows of seats, lying on his belly. She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him. Minutes later, he allowed her to hold his hand—and then together they got properly back into airplane seats. Murphy asked for sick bags, and held them as the boy threw up several times. As she helped him clean up, she repeatedly told him everything would be okay and that they’d get through it together. After the plane was finally able to land, no one was impatient to step off the flight as one might expect. Instead, calmed passengers—obviously following Murphy’s amazing example—allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. His parents tearfully thanked Murphy for what she had done, and a doctor sitting nearby also let her know he had even taken notes on her expert way of handling the situation. 1．Why was the landing delayed? A．Because a family ignored the warnings. B．Because a boy refused to sit in his seat. C．Because smoke was coming out of the engine. D．Because the pilot had to change the destination. 2．Murphy successfully handled the “awful tension” by _______. A．fighting against unfair treatment B．calling on other passengers to join her C．communicating with the boy D．asking an experienced doctor to help 3．What changed the angry passengers’ attitude at last? A．The teacher’s efforts. B．The plane’s safe landing. C．The crew’s behavior. D．The boy’s improvement. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Murphy? A．Generous and careful. B．Patient and energetic. C．Wise and honest. D．Kind and cool-headed. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了教师Sophie Murphy在飞机上帮助一位患有唐氏综合征的小男孩克服心理和身体的不适，使得飞机正常降落并获得全体乘客赞许的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文中第二段“A teenage boy with Down syndrome(唐氏综合征)who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew's warnings over the loudspeaker when it was almost time to land. (一名患有唐氏综合征的少年和他的家人一起旅行，当飞机即将着陆时，他不顾空乘人员通过扩音器发出的警告，变得心烦意乱，不肯回到座位上。)”可知，是小男孩不可能坐在座位上的行为导致了飞机延迟降落。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中第五段“She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him. (她开始平静地和他聊天，问他的名字，他最喜欢的书，他最喜欢的角色。他告诉她他觉得不舒服，她试图安慰他。)”可知，是Murphy与男孩的沟通起了作用，使紧张，糟糕的局面得到了改观。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文中最后一段“Instead, calmed passengers--obviously following Murphy's amazing example--allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. (相反，镇静下来的乘客——显然是在效仿Murphy的惊人榜样——让男孩和他的家人先离开，并在他们经过时对他们微笑。)”可知，乘客们是被Murphy的行为所感染，纷纷以她为榜样，才对男孩的态度发生改变并礼让他和他的家人先行下飞机。所以推断是Murphy的努力改变了愤怒的乘客的态度。故选A。 4．推理判断题。从Murphy主动与男孩交谈可以推断她是一个友善的人，并从第五段中“She began chatting calmly with him(她开始平静地和他聊天)”可以推断出她是一个遇事冷静的人。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·安徽·期末） Five years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students. I put a small set of Tinkertoys in front of each student, and said: “Make something out of the Tinkertoys. You have 45 minutes today — and 45 minutes each day for the rest of the week.” A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see what the rest of the class would do. Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group built something out of their own imaginations. Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time, his constructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home. I was delighted at the presence of such a student. Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect(感染) other students. Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking. Without fail one would declare, “But I’m just not creative.” “Do you dream at night when you’re asleep?” “Oh, sure.” “So tell me one of your most interesting dreams.” The student would tell something wildly imaginative. Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads. “That’s pretty creative. Who does that for you?” “Nobody. I do it.” “Really-at night, when you’re asleep?” “Sure.” “Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay?” 1．The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ________. A．know more about the students B．make the lessons more exciting C．raise the students’ interest in art D．teach the students about toy design 2．What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．He liked to help his teacher. B．He preferred to study alone. C．He was active in class. D．He was imaginative. 3．What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Mistake. B．Drawback. C．Difficulty. D．Burden. 4．Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams? A．To help them to see their creativity. B．To find out about their sleeping habits. C．To help them to improve their memory. D．To find out about their ways of thinking. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲了作者通过让学生拼装玩具发现并鼓励学生的创造性和想象力。 1．推理判断题。由第二段A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see the rest of the class would do. Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group built something out of their own imaginations.可知，当我把拼装式玩具放在学生面前的时候，有些学生犹豫着在等着看别人如何行动，有一些学生查看了使用说明并根据模型做出了一些东西。而另外一些学生则根据本人的想象力做出了一些东西。通过观察，作者对每个学生有了更多的了解。故选A。 2．推理判断题。由第三段中Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect(感染) other students.可知，这是一个非常有创造力的人在工作。他的出现意味着我在课堂上有一个意想不到的助教，他的创造力会感染其他学生。所以这个男孩很有想象力和创造力，故选D。 3．词义猜测题。由第四段I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking.可知，我冒着失去那些有着不同思考方式的学生，可知这种方法也有弊端，所以“downside”意思是“弊端”，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据对话内容可知，作者鼓励孩子们说出最有趣的有创造性和想象力的梦，并鼓励他们在白天的课堂里把梦的内容做出来。作者这样做的目的就是为了让他们看到自己的创造性和想象力。故选A。 Passage 5 （24-25高二下·安徽亳州·期末） Oprah Winfrey is acknowledged as one of the most powerful women in the world. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954, and although she was not offered everything on a silver platter (盘子), she still overcame her childhood struggles and made her mark in the world. At age 14, Oprah had a very hard time. It is said that she wore dresses made from potato bags as her family did not have money to buy her nice clothing. After she was sent to a home for troubled teens, her father moved her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she was able to change her life. How did Oprah Winfrey overcome the odds and build her career from scratch? It started when she was 19 and won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant (选美比赛). This was her first step towards her journey to work in the media. She started her career as a radio and TV host in Nashville. Then she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she hosted a local talk show called “People Are Talking”. This show gained popularity and this eventually led to her own nationally syndicated (联合) talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, which ran for 25 seasons and was the highest-rated talk show in the history of television. Oprah has a heart of gold and has been a supporter of many causes over the course of her career, such as education, health, and wellness. She is also an advocate of women’s rights. She has used her platform to inspire millions of people and motivate even more people. She continues to inspire, teach, and entertain people worldwide through her charity organization known as the Oprah Winfrey Network. She also took a step for the education of girls in South Africa by starting the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. 1．What can we know about Oprah’s childhood? A．She lived a comfortable life. B．She was quite troublesome. C．She was active in the school. D．She worked on the potato farm. 2．What was the start of Oprah’s great career? A．Her popularity on a talk show. B．Her hosting career on the radio. C．Her high position on the station. D．A success in a grand competition. 3．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Oprah had a strong sense of business. B．Oprah was an excellent political leader. C．Oprah actively joined in public welfare. D．Oprah received blames from the government. 4．Which can best describe Oprah Winfrey? A．Determined, talented and caring. B．Careful, fortunate and wealthy. C．Clever, educated and critical. D．Cool, decisive and qualified. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了世界十大最具影响力女性之一的奥普拉·温弗里传奇人生。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“At age 14, Oprah had a very hard time. It is said that she wore dresses made from potato bags as her family did not have money to buy her nice clothing. (14岁时，奥普拉过得很艰难。据说她穿着用土豆袋做的衣服，因为她的家人没有钱给她买漂亮的衣服。)”可知，童年的奥普拉·温弗里过得很艰难，家里非常贫困。由此推知，当时她麻烦缠身。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“How did Oprah Winfrey overcome the odds and build her career from scratch? It started when she was 19 and won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant (选美比赛). (奥普拉·温弗里是如何克服困难，从零开始建立自己的事业的？这要从她19岁赢得田纳西州黑人小姐选美比赛开始说起。)”可知，选美比赛上的成功，成为奥普拉·温弗里走向辉煌的开端。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Oprah has a heart of gold and has been a supporter of many causes over the course of her career, such as education, health, and wellness. She is also an advocate of women’s rights. (奥普拉有一颗金子般的心，在她的职业生涯中，她一直支持许多事业，比如教育、健康和保健。她也是妇女权利的倡导者。)”可知，奥普拉·温弗里积极投身教育、健康和保健事业，倡导妇女权利。由此可知，她热心公共福利事业。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了奥普拉·温弗里战胜童年的困难，从选美比赛中胜出，进入主持界，事业非常成功，以及热心公益事业可知，她是有决心的、有能力的，也是有爱心的。故选A项。 Passage 6 （24-25高二下·安徽合肥·期末） My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness. About 12 years ago, I knew it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it! By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it. A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow (琴弓) moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat. That glorious day set off my passion and, interest in violin—I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart. My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life. My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day? 1．What further led to the author's dislike of violin-playing? A．Orders from Mum. B．Boredom of practice. C．Disappointment in the teacher's eyes. D．Loss of passion for violin. 2．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A．The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music. B．The weather actually changed because of the tune. C．The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat. D．The scenery outside the room was quite attractive. 3．Why did the author pick up the violin again? A．The invisible hammer and claw are gone. B．The beautiful imagination changed his attitude. C．A famous tune aroused his interest and passion. D．He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn's works. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Musical soul mate—violin. B．My dislike and like of violin. C．An inspiring story of violin. D．Deep love for music. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．A 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己小时候被妈妈要求学小提琴，后来由于无聊和失望而放弃，无意中因为一首名曲又有了学习的热情，一直坚持了12年到现在，小提琴已经成了生活的一部分，成了作者的灵魂伴侣。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!(更糟糕的是，当我弹错音符时，老师眼中的失望就像一把无形的锤子，敲打着我的心。有一天，我终于决定：我讨厌它！)”可知，当作者演奏错误时老师失望的眼神加剧了作者对小提琴的不喜欢。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.(它就像音乐滑过花朵，上升，并开始充满空气。小提琴的声音唤醒了太阳，使树木变绿，使空气清新。随着音乐的变化，天空又变成了灰色)”可知，这些对优美琴声的描写，表现了琴声对人心情的影响，人的心情会随着音乐而变化。由此判断出作者的感受不断受到音乐的影响。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.(我在网上搜索了德国作曲家门德尔松的著名小提琴作品E小调协奏曲，并听了它)”以及第五段中“That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin—I grabbed mine and never let it go.(那辉煌的一天点燃了我对小提琴的热情和兴趣——我紧紧抓住我的激情，永不放弃)”可知，Felix Mendelssohn的E-minor Concerto这首名曲让作者对小提琴又有了兴趣和热情，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness.(我的小提琴就像一个灵魂伴侣，向我低语着智慧的话语。我们一起经历了泪水和幸福)”结合文章中作者讲述了自己小时候被妈妈要求学小提琴，后来由于无聊和失望而放弃，无意中因为一首名曲又有了学习的热情，一直坚持了12年到现在，小提琴已经成为了作者生活的一部分，成了灵魂伴侣。由此可知D选项“音乐灵魂伴侣——小提琴”适合作为标题。故选A。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽合肥·期末） Gary McKee, a 53-year-old from England, completed a challenge that many might never dare to try—365 marathons in 365 days. In 1997, McKee found his father had cancer—which was disastrous for his family. "One word sort of turned our world upside down,” McKee told Fox News Digital of the impact on his family. After losing his father in 2003, McKee wanted to do something in memory of him, which is why he took the challenge to run 365 marathons in 365 days. He became a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. His goal was to raise about $1.2 million by the end of that year. On January 1st, 2022, the challenge officially began—and McKee was on his way to running 9, 563 miles. “There was always an air of excitement because you didn’t know who was going to be outside running with you,” McKee said. He would run his course each morning before going to work starting at 8 a. m. Then, halfway through the year, a previous injury started to bother him, so he had to change his start time to 6 a. m. to manage his pace. While the injury could have dampened his spirits, he said he saw the slower pace as a “blessing”, as it allowed more people to run alongside him. “People will often challenge, ‘How are you going to do that?’ What they mean is they don’t believe that you can. My question then is, ‘How am I not going to do it? You tell me why you think I can’t.’ There is always more reason to do something than there is not to do it. “His entire community supported him for the full year by either joining him on the road or cheering him on from the sidelines. However, it was his family’s support that encouraged him the most and helped him “rest easy”. By the time Gary McKee got to the end of his run, he had raised over $1 million. 1．Why did Gary McKee start the marathons? A．To honour his father. B．To raise money for the poor. C．To keep a healthy body. D．To found Macmillan Cancer Support. 2．Why did Gary McKee adjust his start time? A．Because he wanted more people to join him. B．Because he was influenced by his old injury. C．Because he expected to run a longer distance. D．Because he wanted to balance his work time and running. 3．What can we learn from the words of Gary McKee in paragraph 4? A．He was always confident about himself. B．He thought others’ question was reasonable. C．He thought everyone could achieve their goals. D．He wasn’t accustomed to following others’ advice. 4．Which word can best describe Gary McKee? A．Independent. B．Humorous. C．Caring. D．Determined. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了53岁的英国人加里·麦基完成了一项许多人可能不敢尝试的挑战——365天跑365场马拉松。 【详解】1．细节理解。根据第二段中“After losing his father in 2003, McKee wanted to do something in memory of him, which is why he took the challenge to run 365 marathons in 365 days.”（2003年父亲去世后，麦基想做点什么来纪念他，所以他接受了365天跑365场马拉松的挑战。）可知，加里·麦基开始跑马拉松是为了纪念他的父亲。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Then, halfway through the year, a previous injury started to bother him, so he had to change his start time to 6 a. m. to manage his pace.”（然后，在这一年的中途，之前的伤病开始困扰他，所以他不得不把开始时间改为早上6点，以控制他的速度。）可知，加里·麦基调整他的开始时间是因为他受到了旧伤的影响。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中““People will often challenge, ‘How are you going to do that?’ What they mean is they don’t believe that you can. My question then is, ‘How am I not going to do it? You tell me why you think I can’t.’ There is always more reason to do something than there is not to do it.（“人们经常会质疑，‘你要怎么做?他们的意思是他们不相信你能做到。我的问题是，‘我怎么能不去做呢？你告诉我为什么你认为我不能。做某事的理由总是比不做某事的理由多。）可推知，我们可以从加里·麦基的话中了解到他对自己总是很有信心。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Gary McKee, a 53-year-old from England, completed a challenge that many might never dare to try—365 marathons in 365 days.”（53岁的英国人加里·麦基完成了一项许多人可能不敢尝试的挑战——365天跑365场马拉松。）可知，本文谈论了53岁的英国人加里·麦基完成了一项许多人可能不敢尝试的挑战——365天跑365场马拉松。由此可知，他是很有意志力的。故选D项。 主题03 人与自然——保护环境 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·六安一中·期末） Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon. I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household. Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging. Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire. As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged. So here is my advice: Lead by action. 1．What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph? A．Share an apartment with you. B．Join you in what you’re doing. C．Transform your way of living. D．Help you to make the decision. 2．What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars? A．He disapproved of it. B．He was favorable to it. C．He was tolerant of it. D．He didn’t care about it. 3．What can we infer about the author? A．She is quite good at cooking. B．She respects others’ privacy. C．She enjoys being a housewife. D．She is a determined person. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．How to get on well with other family members. B．How to have one’s own personal space at home. C．How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D．How to control the budget when buying groceries. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者如何在家庭中过零浪费的生活方式。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线部分前文“Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to(如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好)”及第二段中的“I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.(在这个过程中，我学到了一些东西，我希望如果你在一个不总是支持你的家庭中尽最大努力去弄清楚如何做出改变，你会感到鼓舞)”可知，如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好加入这一运动。由此推知，划线词组jump on that bandwagon与Join you in what you’re doing.(加入你正在做的事情)意思接近。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.(几天后，我带着第一罐零废物杂货回来了，我父亲评论说，我到处带着罐子是多么愚蠢。结果有点令人沮丧)”可推知，作者的父亲不赞成用罐子买食品杂货。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. (然而，随着减少浪费的几个月的持续，我尽了自己力所能及的努力)”及“Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.(也许你的家庭不会完全改变，但你可以控制自己的个人空间，做出你想要的改变)”可推知，作者是一个意志坚定的人。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.(如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好加入这一运动)”及第二段中的“I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.(在这个过程中，我学到了一些东西，我希望如果你在一个不总是支持你的家庭中尽最大努力去弄清楚如何做出改变，你会感到鼓舞)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者如何在家庭中过零浪费的生活方式。故选C。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽滁州·期末） Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest unofficial holiday in America. It’s a time for friends and family to gather for food, chatter and arguments. But some people living on the edge of society miss that special connection. Meir Kalmanson thought they should get to celebrate the big day. So, on a cold February Sunday in 2017, as he hurried to his friend’s Super Bowl party, he invited six homeless men he met on the street into his car to join him. As expected, the men were a bit cautious. But Kalmanson has a sincere and born good nature that puts people at ease. Watch the game? Get food to fill an empty belly? Of course! Over burgers, chicken wings and soda, and dressed in New England Patriots jerseys, Kalmanson and his homeless guests watched the game. Kalmanson describes the scene as “warm, exciting energy. Conversation flowed. We were on the seats, cheering, and laughing.” “We were part of a bigger party that was happening,” says Kalmanson. “So, if you walked in, you couldn’t tell who was homeless and who wasn’t.” As a result, “the men felt that they were part of something. They had their dignity restored.” For that evening, they were no longer outsiders. They belonged. The Super Bowl party was not just a one-off. The next year Kalmanson set up the charitable organization: Super Soul Parties. With the help of a volunteer network and homeless shelters, Kalmanson organizes the gatherings and provides rides for guests on game days in cities around the country. Last year, more than 2,000 homeless men and women in 36 cities watched the Los Angeles Rams take the Cincinnati Bengals. Homeless people now have access to new clothing and barbers, as well as mental health therapists and affordable housing organizations. Families are also welcome. Ultimately, Super Soul Parties are more than a sporting event. They’re opportunities to bring awareness to the hardship of the homeless while making them feel a part of a larger community. 1．What happened when Kalmanson headed for the Super Bowl party? A．He came across some friends. B．He missed his car. C．He had some street men join him. D．He chatted with his friends. 2．Why did the men accept Kalmanson’s invitation? A．Because they trusted his sincerity and kindness. B．Because they wanted to escape the cold weather. C．Because they expected to be accepted by society. D．Because they desired to follow the Super Bowl tradition. 3．What is the main idea of paragraph 5 ? A．Kalmanson helps homeless shelters transport guests. B．Super Soul Parties offer shelters throughout the country. C．Kalmanson turns the party into a national charity in 36 cities. D．Super Soul Parties host parties for the homeless nationwide. 4．Which of the following words best describe Kalmanson? A．Kind and thoughtful. B．Daring and demanding. C．Humble and creative. D．Easygoing and forgiving. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·安徽宣城·期末） One Saturday in December, Annacarin Elf, the head of operations at Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day. It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer. It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, visitors just assumed they could walk in. After checking with her staff team, Elf announced to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. It later turns out that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that people checked out their books through the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned! Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community. Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated it so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experiment to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff. 1．Why did Elf feel surprised after entering the library? A．The library staff were in it. B．People kept reading on holidays. C．People came in without permission. D．It was in use though supposed to be closed. 2．What did Elf do that Saturday? A．She left the library open B．She asked the staff back. C．She apologized to the visitors. D．She read books in the library. 3．What do many Swedes think of the behavior of Gothenburg locals? A．It displays community spirit. B．It gives the library much uplift. C．It is a positive reaction to society. D．It strengthens trust between people. 4．What does the author want to convey through the story? A．People tend to show care for others. B．Life is always full of the unexpected. C．Libraries must be automated in the future. D．A library can bring out the best in people. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽马鞍山·期末） Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired （听力障碍） children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and devotion, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education. Liu, 51, was born in Hengyang, Hunan province, in 1973. And her first interaction with people with disability was with one of her neighbors, surnamed Wang. Liu was a child then. One day in the winter, when Liu was playing in her house, Wang used sign language to communicate with her. But Liu could not understand what she was trying to say. It was Wang’s husband who told Liu that she wanted to make her a scarf. “Even as a child, I was moved by her kind gesture, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said. The incident left a mark on Liu. At the age of 14, she decided to major in teaching hearing-impaired students, and gained admission to Nanjing Normal University of Special Education. After four years, she graduated with a secondary vocational degree and became a teacher at Hengyang Normal School of Special Education. She remembers clearly that there were 14 students in her class. Although she was only 18 at the time, she treated the students as her children, and practiced sign language in front of the mirror for one to two hours every day till she mastered it. Apart from teaching her class together, she also has one-on-one sessions with each student for 20 minutes every day. For her contributions to society, especially her work with the hearing-impaired, Liu Lingli was elected as a deputy to the National People’s Congress last year, and fulfilled the heavy responsibility of speaking for people with disability. Her story also inspired more people to do more for disabled people. 1．What can we learn about Liu Lingli from the first two paragraphs? A．She enabled her students to hear well. B．She was a teacher when she first met Wang. C．She had difficulty in understanding Wang’s husband. D．She helped about a quarter of her students receive higher education. 2．What likely served as Liu Lingli’s initial motivation to help the disabled? A．An unhappy incident. B．A gift from a stranger. C．Her interaction with Wang. D．Wang’s kind suggestion. 3．What can be inferred about Liu Lingli’s teaching approach from the text? A．She does not use sign language in her teaching. B．She prefers group lessons to individual sessions. C．She uses modern educational tools in her teaching. D．She provides personalized attention for each student. 4．Which of the following can best describe Liu Lingli? A．Caring and committed. B．Responsible but rigid. C．Curious and adventurous. D．Generous but stubborn. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·安徽芜湖·期末） No matter how many times Sandy has rescued an animal, she never gets over the casual cruelty some people display toward unwanted pets. When she lost her own “angel” dog, she started Logan’s Legacy to help other pets in need. Sandy recently received a phone call about a small dog, possibly a puppy, that had been abandoned on a street. Since she was too far to help on, she called a friend who lives nearby to get there as soon as possible. When her friend Tom arrived, he found a tiny dog curled (蜷缩) in a tight ball with the chain firmly tied to a tree. Someone had left food and water for her, but the puppy was too frightened to eat or drink. Once gathered up in a blanket and placed into the back seat of the car, she began to get weak quickly from dehydration (脱水) and exhaustion. The moment she got some water and food, the puppy made a rapid recovery, and her lovely and sweet personality could finally shine! “We have named her CiCi,” Sandy added, “She is feeling so much better. She has been observed at my place and she is doing great. This sweet baby girl will never feel fearful again, and won’t ever be abandoned again.” After winning hearts at Sandy’s office, CiCi has been approved for adopting and will soon leave for her new life. Sandy and her fellow rescuers are trying their best to find her the perfect family to love her and treat her with the respect all living creatures deserve! 1．What did Sandy feel it hard to overcome? A．The casual humanity. B．The cruelty of humanity. C．The kind human nature. D．The weakness of kindness. 2．How was the dog’s condition when first found? A．She suffered a serious illness. B．She had nothing to eat or drink. C．She got lost far away from home. D．She was scared and in poor health. 3．What will be CiCi’s probable future life? A．She will stop taking medicine. B．She will continue further treatment. C．She will have a perfect match for home. D．She will get on well with Sandy forever. 4．What can be the best title of this passage? A．A Warm Home for CiCi B．Dog Saved Heart Fulfilled C．A Terrible Experience of CiCi D．Saving Dogs Saving Themselves 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽蚌埠·期末） On a quiet afternoon, as the sunlight shone through the curtains and cast a warm glow on the attic (阁楼) floor, I started a journey through time. It was there, in the corner behind the old suitcase, that I made a fascinating discovery—a shoebox filled with old letters. These letters, tied together with a faded ribbon, were a collection of conversations between my grandmother and her friends from past time. The dusty smell of aged paper and ink filled the air, transporting me to a time when communication was a deliberate and heartfelt act. In an age where a simple text or email can convey our thoughts, these letters served as a deeply touching reminder of the depth and meaning that can be found in the written word. They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother’s generation and my own. With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself—to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish. In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told. 1．What does the author consider the letters to be? A．Simple messages from the past. B．Bridges between different generations. C．Outdated communication methods. D．Unimportant things of past time. 2．What personal resolution does the author make after reflecting on the letters? A．To clean the attic of unnecessary items. B．To digitize all family letters for preservation. C．To learn more about the history of the family. D．To write more frequently to maintain connections. 3．What message does the author want to convey? A．Every family has a story to tell. B．The future is full of uncertainty. C．Old letters carry voices from the past. D．The pen is stronger than the sword. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Treasure in Letters B．The Story of My Family C．Digital Distraction D．The Power of Pen and Ink Passage 2 （24-25高二下·安徽安庆·期末） As Franklin D．Roosevelt once said, “a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. ”This certainly applies to New York-born competitive sailor Cole Brauer, the first American woman to competitively sail solo (独自) around the world. Her calm personality and rich knowledge of the sport are the perfect recipe for success, as Brauer serves as a leading figure in this industry. The 29-year-old began the Global Solo Challenge departing from A Coruna, Spain, in October 2023. Finally, she made her way back to land in March 2024, aboard her boat named First Light. This competition is for sailors who desire a challenge to sail around the sea, sharpening their skills with each wave they leave behind them. Throughout her months at sea, Brauer was not frightened by the wildly unpredictable behaviors of Mother Nature. She worked tirelessly towards achieving her incredible achievement. Along the way, the determined competitor recorded her 130-day journey at sea on Instagram. In addition to documenting her experiences, Brauer also educated her viewers on various sailing terms and the application of different sailing techniques. For example, she references the term “reefing” the sail. This means to lower your sail to accommodate increases in wind, allowing the boat to maintain a manageable speed that allows its captain to have more controlled steering (驾驶) . As a former student of the University of Hawaii, Brauer achieved many academic and athletic achievements. From earning the 2017 Jack Bonham Award for academic and athletic performance to being a part of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Academic All-American Team twice, she continued to raise the bar. And with this latest challenge, Brauer had opportunities to improve her skills in the unique backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. As she sailed from Spain to South Africa and Australia, Brauer finally crossed the Atlantic Ocean back to her starting point — A Coruna. Her dedicated spirit, enthusiasm for life, and desire to inspire young women to pursue their dreams shone through her expedition. 1．What’s the key to Brauer’s success? A．Her good luck and previous experience. B．Her academic background and desire for success. C．Her willingness to challenge and love for adventure. D．Her calm personality and deep understanding of sailing. 2．What did Brauer do during the competition? A．She doubted her sailing skills occasionally. B．She documented her sea journey on Instagram. C．She predicted behaviors of Mother Nature successfully. D．She controlled the speed based on viewers' techniques. 3．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A．The Atlantic Ocean was easy to sail through. B．Sailing skills were enhanced during the voyage. C．Brauer dropped out of the University of Hawaii. D．Brauer had an average performance in academics. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．A Special Young Woman B．The Vital Sailing Skills C．Sailing around the World D．Meeting New Challenges Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽大联考·期末） In April, Houston’s Blue Willow Bookshop hosted a sold-out event featuring authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud after their new graphic (绘画的) novel The Cartoonists Club launched. The pair discussed their careers and teamwork with Scholastic Kids Press. Telgemeier is the creator of many bestsellers, including Smile, Guts, and Drama. She shared why graphic novels are such an attractive form to kids. “Kids are more visual. They see a character’s facial expression and understand what he feels without an explanation. A graphic novel can help them relate to what they see on the page and see a character develop,” she states. In fact, the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report continually confirms that kids are increasingly turning to graphic novel and comic book forms. Since 2018, the number of kids who say they want to read graphic novels has risen from 22% to 37%, and the creators intend to follow this trend and continue satisfying the need. McCloud discusses how cartoons unexpectedly became the perfect mixture of his common interests. “I always drew and had ideas for writing. A friend of mine in middle school convinced me to give cartoons a try. One day, I went to him and said, ‘I’m going to be a picture-book artist. ‘I don’t know what exactly inspired me. It just happened,” he says. Telgemeier explains how her childhood diary inspired her to become an author. “I drew and wrote in my diary every day. I was already telling stories about my life, but had no readers. I didn’t realize what I was doing was writing. Once I figured that out, I realized writing graphic novels is exactly what I want to do!” McCloud states he’s most similar to the character Art in The Cartoonists Club. Just like Art, McCloud feels there’s a great beauty in mistakes. He highlights the importance of writing with genuine interest. “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or be yourself. Often, authors try to do something they think other people will like. It’s important to begin by doing something you enjoy and care about because, at the very least, you’ll always have one loyal reader — yourself.” 1．What makes graphic novels appealing according to Telgemeier? A．They take less time to read. B．They simplify complex storylines. C．They contain more illustrations than text. D．They allow emotional interpretation through imagery. 2．What can be inferred about the trend in children’s reading preferences? A．The demand for comic books has doubled. B．Fewer kids are interested in traditional books. C．Publishers are adapting to the changing interests. D．The development of social media plays a key part. 3．How did McCloud and Telgemeier become cartoonists? A．They were inspired by famous comic artists. B．They received professional training at art school. C．They felt encouraged after winning competitions. D．They developed the skills through creative practices. 4．What does McCloud emphasize for authors? A．Prioritizing self-expression over perfection. B．Focusing on market trends to ensure success. C．Learning from others’ mistakes in the field. D．Cooperating with friends to stay motivated. 主题03 人与社会——旅游 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·阜阳一中·期末） Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L’ Austral’s Captain Fabien’s voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we’d see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning. You might not immediately think of “family vacation” when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world. Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent. To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica — the most distant, extreme continent — with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can’t be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it’s going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. 1．How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs? A．Terrific. B．Confused. C．Frightened. D．Dangerous. 2．What happened first on the author’s journey? A．They flew to Ushuaia. B．They toured around Buenos Aires. C．They passed through the Drake Passage. D．They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals. 3．What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph? A．The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. B．The author was the most impressed by the champagne party. C．The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. D．The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. 4．Which can serve as the best title for the text? A．Exploring Antarctica — A Place with Various animals B．An Antarctic Adventure for Scientific Research C．A Comfortable Travel Experience D．A Family’s Journey to Antarctica 主题04 人与自然——环境保护 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽阜阳·期末） Armed with bowls and spoons, the youngsters at Berridale Public School headed into the school’s kitchen to bake biscuits. These treats were for endangered mountain pygmy possums (山袋貂). This small-sized animal lives only in the Australian regions of Victoria and New South Wales, and being active at night, is rarely seen in the wild. Up until the 1960s, when a small population of the possum was found in Victoria, the species was thought to be extinct. Pygmy possums live on a diet of bogong moths (布冈夜蛾) and seeds. Yet in recent years, the once vast number of bogong moths that migrate each spring to the Snowy Mountains has severely fallen. Dr Linda Broome heads a team that has been tracking the region’s community of mountain pygmy possums for more than 30 years. “An estimated 330 adults were counted in the Cabramurra region in 2016, with 200 counted in 2018-19,” says Broome. The animals are also affected by extreme weather. That’s when Broome started baking “bogong” biscuits, using a specially developed recipe that replicates (仿制) the nutritional value of the moths. But with vast quantities of the nutritional biscuits needed weekly to feed all the hungry mouths, she needed help. The children at Berridale Public School wanted to know how they could help the region recover. The school, under the leadership of current principal Tracey Southam, contacted Broome. The kids were more than happy to put down their pencils and pick up spoons instead. It wasn’t long before all the primary school students across the Snowy Mountains region were busy baking the treats. Each bake-off took around 4.5 hours to produce sixty 200-gram bags of biscuits. Altogether, this resulted in an impressive 660 bags of bogong biscuits. “While it is difficult to estimate the number of babies that have survived with the help of the biscuits, a field count in March resulted in 32 babies, which is a number similar to good seasons,” Broome says. Although the figures are still small, the results are pleasing and everyone is hopeful that their numbers can recover. 1．What is a feature of mountain pygmy possums? A．They are globally distributed. B．They like to hang out after dark. C．They prefer biscuits to bogong moths. D．They are frequent visitors to Australian kitchens. 2．What does the author want to show by mentioning the numbers in paragraph 2? A．The disastrous effect of climate change. B．The worrying condition of pygmy possums. C．The disappointing recovery of bogong moths. D．The changing habitat requirement of pygmy possums. 3．What can be learnt about Berridale Public School’s students? A．They were environmentally aware. B．They led the feeding programme. C．They dragged their feet over baking biscuits. D．They created the unique recipe for pygmy possums. 4．How might Broome feel about the biscuit drive? A．Doubtful. B．Tolerant. C．Optimistic. D．Confused. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·合肥六校联盟·期末） Zhu Zhiwen, in his 30s,has been on the road, on his most recent bicycle trip since March. Zhu started this adventure, an “Olympic trip”, from Beijing and had spent several months going across the country’s vast land, including Shijiazhuang of Hebei province and Urumqi of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. “My destination is Paris, France, before the Summer Olympics on July 26, 2024,” says Zhu, who was originally from a small village in East China’s Jiangxi province. “It’s my way of celebrating the Games.” Over the past 11 years, Zhu has traveled through 45 countries and regions across four continents, covering a distance of over 90,000 kilometers. From Asia to Africa, from South America to North America, he has encountered many wonderful people and experiences, and witnessed various unique customs. People’s good will has been a highlight of his trips. “I met a small hotel owner when I was cycling in Ecuador, South America, in 2016. After I knew the owner had been to China multiple times and was a fan of the Chinese culture and food, I took the initiative to cook him a Chinese dinner. He was very happy and, in return, offered me a night of accommodation for free,” Zhu says. Yet, it hasn’t all been smooth riding. Zhu came across severe weather on his way to the Arctic in 2020.Moreover, he suffered robberies during his stay in South Africa and escaped attacks from bears and other wild animals in Canada. After the Olympic tour, Zhu says he will continue to explore the world on his bicycle and fulfill his childhood dream of touring the whole world with his feet. Being an experienced traveler, Zhu has often been asked about his understanding of travel. “I think it is to accept what is possible during travel and get pleasure from it, no matter if it is good or bad,” Zhu says. 1．Why did Zhu Zhiwen start his recent bicycle trip? A．To bicycle across China’s vast land. B．To visit his birthplace in Jiangxi province. C．To reach his destination before July 26, 2024. D．To celebrate the Summer Olympics in Paris, France. 2．What’s Zhu Zhiwen’s purpose in mentioning his trip in Ecuador? A．To express his gratitude to a hotel owner. B．To present his skill in cooking Chinese dinner. C．To show people’s kindness he experienced in his trips. D．To introduce a devoted fan of Chinese culture and food. 3．What do we know about Zhu Zhiwen’s bicycle journey? A．It is a bitter-sweet riding for Zhu Zhiwen. B．People’s good will fails to impress Zhu Zhiwen. C．Zhu Zhiwen has traveled through all the countries in Asia. D．Zhu Zhiwen gave up his trip in Canada for the attacks from wild animals. 4．What does travel mean to Zhu Zhiwen? A．Fulfilling his lifelong dream. B．Exploring the entire world by bicycle. C．Becoming an experienced adventurer. D．Embracing all the experiences travel offers. 主题01 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·亳州二中·期末） Gutiérrez’s life would never be the same again after finding a copy of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy in the garbage 20 years ago. It happened while he was driving his garbage truck through wealthier neighbourhoods at night and seeing abandoned books. It aroused his desire to start rescuing books from the garbage. He used to take home between 50 and 60 books every morning. Eventually, he turned his book collection into a community library for children from low-income families. Colombia’s capital city of Bogota has 19 public libraries. However, these libraries tend to be far away from where rural and poorer communities live. The option of buying new books is non-existent for families struggling to make ends meet. Gutiérrez’s community library is a true representation of how one man’s garbage can be another’s treasure. Gutiérrez grew up poor, and his family could not afford to educate him beyond primary school. Nevertheless, his mother was a passionate reader and read stories to him every night. Her love for books left a deep impression on Gutiérrez. Today, his makeshift community library, called “The Strength of Words”, occupies most of his home in southern Bogota, and is piled from floor to ceiling with fiction and non-fiction titles. Everything from school textbooks to storybooks can be found in his collection of more than 20.000 books! As word began to spread about his amazing project, people began sending him thousands more books to grow his library. Despite having done so much for his community, Gutiérrez is not yet content to call it a day. He continues to search through garbage cans for reading materials. Today, the Gutiérrez family does not merely want to start libraries in neighbourhoods. They want to create spaces for school children to spend their time reading. Gutiérrez’s journey to give back to his local community is an amazing example of how every one of us can improve the lives of those around us. How might we take a leaf out of Gutiérrez’s books and impact the less fortunate around us? 1．What inspired Gutiérrez to rescue unwanted books? A．Leo Tolstoy’s life. B．The abandoned Anna Karenina. C．Children’s living conditions. D．A community-library. 2．Why did Gutiérrez start “The Strength of Words”? A．To create a harmonious neighborhood. B．To give his mother sufficient books. C．To improve the community life. D．To facilitate children’s reading. 3．What can best describe Gutiérrez? A．caring B．passionate. C．well-educated. D．talented. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Gutiérrez has a strong desire for reading. B．Gutiérrez’s kindness moves other people. C．How does Gutiérrez turns books from garbage to treasure. D．How does Gutiérrez to be model of education. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·安徽安庆·期末） Siddharth Mandala, 18, the inventor of ElectroShoe—a device that enables the user to electrocute(电击)an offender and alarm the nearby police station and friends of their location, using Wi-Fi-has been a hit. This inventor was inspired into action when he accompanied his mother to the Nirbhaya rallies(集会)in Hyderabad at 12. The streets, thick with anger, had his mind ticking, “There had to be a better way. Women may forget to carry pepper spray or other self-defence tools, but everyone puts on shoes.” It took him two years to come up with the model, using social media to reach out to those who could help him. Mandala was awarded a letter of appreciation by the government of Telangana for his invention in May 2017. Siddharth believes technology can truly change the quality of our lives. He launched Cognizance Welfare Initiative (CWI) two years ago to teach coding to students and helped them build microcontroller projects such as a GPS tracking system to locate their friends in danger areas. The Hyderabad-based CWI inspires children to use science to enable them to create solutions for their communities, works to spread awareness about violence and conducts book drives, educates communities on water pollution and helps children improve their reading skills. So far CWI has taught over 500 children and plans to expand to two more villages. Mandala is now working with his friends on developing a programme to identify malignant melanoma(恶性黑素瘤)with a phone camera. 1．What inspired Siddharth Mandala to make the invention of ElectroShoe? A．A trip to Hyderabad. B．Women his met in Hyderabad. C．His mother’s encouragement. D．Bad experience with his friends. 2．What are Siddharth Mandala and his friends working on? A．Fighting against air pollution. B．Teaching coding to poor students. C．Developing a new programme. D．Improving children’s writing skills. 3．Which of the following can best describe Siddharth Mandala? A．Brave and kind. B．Caring and creative. C．Gentle and honest. D．Friendly and generous. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．A Saving-energy Invention B．A Programme Helping People C．A Trip Changing a Man’s Life D．An Inspiring Young Inventor Passage 3 （24-25高二下·安徽滁州·期末） Traveling on an airplane can be a very tiring task even in the best of conditions, Sophie Murphy noticed an awful tension on a recent flight from Sydney to Melbourne. She first thought it was caused by typical bad-tempered passengers. But as the flight neared its end, it became obvious that something was very wrong. A teenage boy with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew’s warnings over the loudspeaker that it was almost time to land. The pilot was forced to circle above the airport, delaying the landing—and angering people on the already tense flight. As the boy’s elderly parents failed to persuade him to get off the floor and back into his seat, Murphy, who had been a teacher for more than 20 years, stood up and quickly headed to the back of the plane. She found the boy in the passage between rows of seats, lying on his belly. She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him. Minutes later, he allowed her to hold his hand—and then together they got properly back into airplane seats. Murphy asked for sick bags, and held them as the boy threw up several times. As she helped him clean up, she repeatedly told him everything would be okay and that they’d get through it together. After the plane was finally able to land, no one was impatient to step off the flight as one might expect. Instead, calmed passengers—obviously following Murphy’s amazing example—allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. His parents tearfully thanked Murphy for what she had done, and a doctor sitting nearby also let her know he had even taken notes on her expert way of handling the situation. 1．Why was the landing delayed? A．Because a family ignored the warnings. B．Because a boy refused to sit in his seat. C．Because smoke was coming out of the engine. D．Because the pilot had to change the destination. 2．Murphy successfully handled the “awful tension” by _______. A．fighting against unfair treatment B．calling on other passengers to join her C．communicating with the boy D．asking an experienced doctor to help 3．What changed the angry passengers’ attitude at last? A．The teacher’s efforts. B．The plane’s safe landing. C．The crew’s behavior. D．The boy’s improvement. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Murphy? A．Generous and careful. B．Patient and energetic. C．Wise and honest. D．Kind and cool-headed. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·安徽·期末） Five years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students. I put a small set of Tinkertoys in front of each student, and said: “Make something out of the Tinkertoys. You have 45 minutes today — and 45 minutes each day for the rest of the week.” A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see what the rest of the class would do. Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group built something out of their own imaginations. Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time, his constructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home. I was delighted at the presence of such a student. Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect(感染) other students. Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking. Without fail one would declare, “But I’m just not creative.” “Do you dream at night when you’re asleep?” “Oh, sure.” “So tell me one of your most interesting dreams.” The student would tell something wildly imaginative. Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads. “That’s pretty creative. Who does that for you?” “Nobody. I do it.” “Really-at night, when you’re asleep?” “Sure.” “Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay?” 1．The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ________. A．know more about the students B．make the lessons more exciting C．raise the students’ interest in art D．teach the students about toy design 2．What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．He liked to help his teacher. B．He preferred to study alone. C．He was active in class. D．He was imaginative. 3．What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Mistake. B．Drawback. C．Difficulty. D．Burden. 4．Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams? A．To help them to see their creativity. B．To find out about their sleeping habits. C．To help them to improve their memory. D．To find out about their ways of thinking. Passage 5 （24-25高二下·安徽亳州·期末） Oprah Winfrey is acknowledged as one of the most powerful women in the world. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954, and although she was not offered everything on a silver platter (盘子), she still overcame her childhood struggles and made her mark in the world. At age 14, Oprah had a very hard time. It is said that she wore dresses made from potato bags as her family did not have money to buy her nice clothing. After she was sent to a home for troubled teens, her father moved her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she was able to change her life. How did Oprah Winfrey overcome the odds and build her career from scratch? It started when she was 19 and won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant (选美比赛). This was her first step towards her journey to work in the media. She started her career as a radio and TV host in Nashville. Then she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she hosted a local talk show called “People Are Talking”. This show gained popularity and this eventually led to her own nationally syndicated (联合) talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, which ran for 25 seasons and was the highest-rated talk show in the history of television. Oprah has a heart of gold and has been a supporter of many causes over the course of her career, such as education, health, and wellness. She is also an advocate of women’s rights. She has used her platform to inspire millions of people and motivate even more people. She continues to inspire, teach, and entertain people worldwide through her charity organization known as the Oprah Winfrey Network. She also took a step for the education of girls in South Africa by starting the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. 1．What can we know about Oprah’s childhood? A．She lived a comfortable life. B．She was quite troublesome. C．She was active in the school. D．She worked on the potato farm. 2．What was the start of Oprah’s great career? A．Her popularity on a talk show. B．Her hosting career on the radio. C．Her high position on the station. D．A success in a grand competition. 3．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Oprah had a strong sense of business. B．Oprah was an excellent political leader. C．Oprah actively joined in public welfare. D．Oprah received blames from the government. 4．Which can best describe Oprah Winfrey? A．Determined, talented and caring. B．Careful, fortunate and wealthy. C．Clever, educated and critical. D．Cool, decisive and qualified. Passage 6 （24-25高二下·安徽合肥·期末） My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness. About 12 years ago, I knew it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it! By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it. A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow (琴弓) moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat. That glorious day set off my passion and, interest in violin—I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart. My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life. My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day? 1．What further led to the author's dislike of violin-playing? A．Orders from Mum. B．Boredom of practice. C．Disappointment in the teacher's eyes. D．Loss of passion for violin. 2．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A．The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music. B．The weather actually changed because of the tune. C．The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat. D．The scenery outside the room was quite attractive. 3．Why did the author pick up the violin again? A．The invisible hammer and claw are gone. B．The beautiful imagination changed his attitude. C．A famous tune aroused his interest and passion. D．He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn's works. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Musical soul mate—violin. B．My dislike and like of violin. C．An inspiring story of violin. D．Deep love for music. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·安徽合肥·期末） Gary McKee, a 53-year-old from England, completed a challenge that many might never dare to try—365 marathons in 365 days. In 1997, McKee found his father had cancer—which was disastrous for his family. "One word sort of turned our world upside down,” McKee told Fox News Digital of the impact on his family. After losing his father in 2003, McKee wanted to do something in memory of him, which is why he took the challenge to run 365 marathons in 365 days. He became a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. His goal was to raise about $1.2 million by the end of that year. On January 1st, 2022, the challenge officially began—and McKee was on his way to running 9, 563 miles. “There was always an air of excitement because you didn’t know who was going to be outside running with you,” McKee said. He would run his course each morning before going to work starting at 8 a. m. Then, halfway through the year, a previous injury started to bother him, so he had to change his start time to 6 a. m. to manage his pace. While the injury could have dampened his spirits, he said he saw the slower pace as a “blessing”, as it allowed more people to run alongside him. “People will often challenge, ‘How are you going to do that?’ What they mean is they don’t believe that you can. My question then is, ‘How am I not going to do it? You tell me why you think I can’t.’ There is always more reason to do something than there is not to do it. “His entire community supported him for the full year by either joining him on the road or cheering him on from the sidelines. However, it was his family’s support that encouraged him the most and helped him “rest easy”. By the time Gary McKee got to the end of his run, he had raised over $1 million. 1．Why did Gary McKee start the marathons? A．To honour his father. B．To raise money for the poor. C．To keep a healthy body. D．To found Macmillan Cancer Support. 2．Why did Gary McKee adjust his start time? A．Because he wanted more people to join him. B．Because he was influenced by his old injury. C．Because he expected to run a longer distance. D．Because he wanted to balance his work time and running. 3．What can we learn from the words of Gary McKee in paragraph 4? A．He was always confident about himself. B．He thought others’ question was reasonable. C．He thought everyone could achieve their goals. D．He wasn’t accustomed to following others’ advice. 4．Which word can best describe Gary McKee? A．Independent. B．Humorous. C．Caring. D．Determined. 主题03 人与自然——保护环境 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·六安一中·期末） Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon. I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household. Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging. Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire. As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged. So here is my advice: Lead by action. 1．What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph? A．Share an apartment with you. B．Join you in what you’re doing. C．Transform your way of living. D．Help you to make the decision. 2．What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars? A．He disapproved of it. B．He was favorable to it. C．He was tolerant of it. D．He didn’t care about it. 3．What can we infer about the author? A．She is quite good at cooking. B．She respects others’ privacy. C．She enjoys being a housewife. D．She is a determined person. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．How to get on well with other family members. B．How to have one’s own personal space at home. C．How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D．How to control the budget when buying groceries. 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $