2026届最新高考英语模拟三轮冲刺之阅读理解15篇（记叙文）（全国通用）

**基本信息** 聚焦记叙文阅读理解，覆盖细节理解、推理判断等核心题型，语篇选材兼具文化多样性与思维深度，助力语言能力与思维品质提升。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |细节理解|6题|考查具体信息定位与辨析，如人物行为、事件原因|从文本表层信息到精准提取，构建事实认知基础| |推理判断|4题|需基于原文进行逻辑推断，如人物态度、隐含意义|依托文本线索进行合理推断，发展逻辑思维| |主旨大意|3题|要求概括段落或全文主旨，如标题选择、段落大意|从局部信息到整体把握，培养归纳能力| |词义猜测|2题|通过上下文推测生词含义，如“rickety”“custodian”|结合语境与构词法，提升词汇应用能力|

2026届最新高考模拟三轮冲刺卷（全国通用） 阅读理解15篇（记叙文） Passage 1 After ten years in London, I recently relocated to Berlin, and as is customary when making new friends, the question “Where are you from?” tends to come up. My honest answer would be, “I don’t really know.” The truth is, most of us TCKs (Third Culture Kids) — a term coined to describe “children who move between cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their personal and cultural identity” — had no choice growing up but to follow our parents around the world. We’d often be told, “Pack your bags, kids. We’re moving!” and in the blink of an eye, everything would change. By the time I was 18, I had changed schools 10 times, moved countries at least 6 times, acquired a confusing accent, and developed both a love of travel and a desire for stability. Being an Indonesian-Italian, I often felt an identity crisis weighing on me in my teens. Moving to a new country after spending ten years in the UK — the longest I have lived anywhere — has brought back feelings of this cultural confusion. Growing up as a TCK isn’t as charming as many people would expect. It is both a blessing and a curse(诅咒), beautiful but unpredictable, and full of adventures. This lack of roots and stability will likely cause issues later in life. Yet kids are adaptable. After overcoming culture shock, you start to adjust and see the bigger picture. You learn that the world is much bigger than you, and that your problems are small. You also learn responsibility, respect different beliefs, and form your own opinions.Making friends and then losing touch teaches you that everything is temporary. Growing up as a TCK, you rarely realize how adaptable you are, until your older friends often comment on how “wise and mature” you are for your age. Travelling from a young age opens your eyes and teaches that diversity is nothing to be afraid of. Growing up as a TCK was tough, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has shaped me to be the person that I am today — an actual “citizen of the world”. 1．How does the author usually respond to “Where are you from”? A．By stating her nationality directly. B．By admitting her uncertainty honestly. C．By explaining the TCK concept briefly. D．By describing her experiences in detail. 2．What does the author say about TCKs’ childhood? A．They enjoyed planning their moves. B．They resisted their parents’ decisions. C．They maintained their personal lifestyle. D．They were forced to adapt to sudden changes. 3．Which of the following can best describe TCKs’ experiences? A．Easy and fulfilling. B．Peaceful and predictable. C．Routine but eye-opening. D．Adventurous but beneficial. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Growing up as a TCK B．Challenges for Migration C．How to Become a Global Citizen D．How to Adapt to Diverse Cultures 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】文章作者以自身作为“第三文化小孩”的成长经历，讲述了在跨国迁徙中成长所带来的文化困惑、适应能力以及最终对塑造自我的感激之情。   1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“My honest answer would be, “I don’t really know.” (我诚实的回答会是：“我真的不知道。”)”可知，面对来自哪里的提问，作者会坦诚表示自己无法确定归属地。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“had no choice growing up but to follow our parents around the world. We’d often be told, “Pack your bags, kids. We’re moving!” and in the blink of an eye, everything would change.(成长过程中他们别无选择，只能跟随父母辗转各地。常常突然接到搬家通知，转瞬之间周遭一切都会改变)”可知，第三文化孩子被迫适应突如其来的生活变动。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中“It is both a blessing and a curse(诅咒), beautiful but unpredictable, and full of adventures.(这既是福也是祸，美丽却不可预测，充满冒险。)”以及最后一段中“Growing up as a TCK was tough, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.(作为第三文化孩子长大很艰难，但我不会用它交换任何东西。)”可知，第三文化孩子的经历充满冒险但最终有益。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章开篇引出“Where are you from?”的问题，随后详细描述了作为第三文化孩子的成长经历：从小被迫跟随父母跨国迁移、频繁更换学校、形成混乱的口音、经历身份危机，但也因此变得适应力强、尊重不同信仰、形成自己的观点。最后一段明确指出“Growing up as a TCK was tough, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has shaped me to be the person that I am today(作为第三文化孩子长大很艰难，但我不会用它交换任何东西。它塑造了今天的我)”。可见全文始终围绕“作为第三文化孩子成长”这一核心主题展开，因此“Growing up as a TCK (作为第三文化孩子长大)”是最适合的标题。 Passage 2 The “Global Positioning System”, or GPS, is used by billions of people around the world every day. It allows users to determine their exact location anywhere on Earth. Until recently, however, very few people knew that GPS would not exist without the work of Gladys West. Her contributions to the US Navy helped make GPS a reality. Ms. West, a black mathematician and computer programmer, grew up working on a farm in Virginia. She was born in 1930, when Black people in the US were treated as if they were not equal to white people. When it was time for her to get educated, Ms. West attended a one-room school, a place whose conditions everyone can imagine, along with other Black children. Nevertheless, the young girl came to realize the vital importance that education held in one’s life. Having studied with great effort, she eventually won a scholarship to Virginia State College and obtained her bachelor’s degree in mathematics upon graduation. In 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower made it possible for Black people to hold US government jobs. In the following year, she took part in a project designed to determine the precise shape of the Earth. As part of her work, Ms. West had to program one of the world’s first supercomputers. Her work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth’s shape. The exact model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system. Though GPS was developed for the US military, it has wound up helping people around the world every day. Ms. West continued to work at the lab for 42 years, until she retired in 1998. But she didn’t just stay at home after that. She went back to school and got a Ph.D．In spite of Ms. West’s success, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several awards — a delay rooted in the gender and racial discrimination she endured in her career. 1．What can we learn about Gladys West from her early life? A．She lived a wealthy childhood. B．She cared about social fairness. C．She had a hunger for knowledge. D．She hoped to be a mathematician. 2．Why was Gladys West’s work important for GPS? A．Because it improved GPS device performance. B．Because it designed early man-made satellites. C．Because it discovered rules of space movement. D．Because it supported GPS satellite orbit planning. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Female efforts deserve more recognition. B．Great achievements can be easily ignored. C．Science shapes the progress of modern society. D．We need more outstanding female researchers. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To honour an unsung pioneer. B．To stress the importance of education. C．To introduce the development of GPS. D．To describe the US working conditions. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 【导语】文章主要讲述了GPS无名英雄Gladys West的生平与贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Nevertheless, the young girl came to realize the vital importance that education held in one's life. Having studied with great effort, she eventually won a scholarship(然而她深知教育对人生至关重要。凭借刻苦钻研，她成功考取弗吉尼亚州立大学奖学金，顺利取得数学学士学位。)”可知，Gladys West从小就渴望知识，认识到教育的重要性并刻苦学习。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Her work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth's shape. The exact model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system.(她的工作帮助创建了一个极其精确的地球形状数学模型。该精确模型被用于规划GPS系统卫星的轨道)”可知，Gladys West的工作为GPS卫星轨道规划提供了支持。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In spite of Ms. West’s success, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several awards — a delay rooted in the gender and racial discrimination she endured in her career.(尽管West女士取得了成功，但直到2018年她才真正因工作获得认可——这一延迟源于她职业生涯中所遭受的性别和种族歧视)”可知，女性的努力值得更多认可。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“very few people knew that GPS would not exist without the work of Gladys West(很少有人知道没有Gladys West的工作就不会有GPS)”及全文对Gladys West生平贡献的叙述，尤其最后一段“she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018(直到2018年她才真正因工作获得认可)”可知，作者旨在致敬这位默默无闻的先驱。 Passage 3 Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived. With her traditional Mexican dresses, and a resolute gaze that meets viewers, she created art that was deeply personal yet universally resonant (产生共鸣的). “My painting contains in it the message of pain,” she once said. Kahlo’s childhood was marked by adversity. At six, she was infected with polio, which caused her right leg a slight limp. Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed. Her life transformed at 18 when a bus accident left her seriously injured: her spine was broken in three places, her pelvis crushed, and her right leg shattered in eleven places. She would later remark with characteristic dark humor that the accident “took my virginity (贞洁)”. During months in bed, her mother placed a mirror above her and gave her paints. “I paint myself because I am often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” she explained. Painting became both a lifeline and a means of documenting her reality. Frida Kahlo produced around 200 paintings, most of them self-portraits. Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted. Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them. André Breton, the leader of the Surrealist movement, described her work as “a ribbon around a bomb’’. Kahlo transformed suffering into art and personal tragedy into universal statements about the human condition. More than six decades after her death, she continues to attract audiences because she remains utterly herself. 1．What makes Frida Kahlo an influential figure? A．Her personal paintings. B．Her art and life story. C．Her traditional dresses. D．Her pain and struggle. 2．Why did Kahlo reject the Surrealist label? A．Because her art was based on her real life. B．Because she preferred to be called a folk artist. C．Because she claimed to be a painter of dreams. D．Because her work was too universal for the label. 3．What does Andre Breton imply by describing Kahlo’s work as “a ribbon around a bomb” in paragraph 3? A．Kahlo’s art shows more pain than beauty. B．Kahlo’s art turns bombs into ribbons. C．Kahlo’s art combines beauty with suffering. D．Kahlo’s art features ribbons and bombs. 4．Which of the following best describes Kahlo? A．Tough and creative. B．Humorous and easy-going. C．Dynamic and generous. D．Optimistic and self-centered. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文介绍艺术家弗里达・卡罗的坎坷人生与艺术成就，讲述她将个人痛苦转化为艺术，用真实且有力量的作品打动世人。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived.(弗里达・卡罗仍是 20 世纪最具标志性和影响力的艺术家之一，这不仅源于她的画作，更源于她非凡的人生经历。)”可知，她的艺术成就与人生故事共同造就了她的影响力。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted.(尽管有人称她为超现实主义者，但卡罗强烈拒绝这一标签。她坚称：“我从不画梦境，我画的是我自己的现实。”)”可知，她拒绝该标签是因为自己的艺术基于真实生活。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them.(她的作品将墨西哥民间艺术与对自身苦难不加掩饰的坦诚融为一体。在1944年的《断裂的脊柱》中，她描绘了自己断裂的脊柱被钉子固定在一起的模样。就连那些束缚着她身体的医用束身衣，也成了她的画布 —— 她在上面画满了蝴蝶。)”可知，“炸弹上的丝带”比喻她的作品兼具外在的美感与内在的痛苦力量。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed.(然而年轻的弗里达精神饱满、不屈不挠)”以及第三段“Even her medical corsets that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them.(就连束缚她身体的医疗束身衣也成了画布 —— 她在上面画满了蝴蝶。)”可知，弗里达・卡罗性格坚韧且极具创造力。 Passage 4 If there’s one sound which represents everything there is to fall in love with on safari (观兽旅行), it’s the roar of a lion at nightfall. I heard it one evening in the Qwabi Private Game Reserve, where the Waterberg mountains spill outward like an unfolding story. We’d just watched a remarkable stand-off: lionesses baring teeth and muscle to a dominant male who’d wandered too close. The roars came first, then a sudden, striking charge. Paws (爪子) flew and their breath hung in the air over the grasslands, before the male eventually turned and dropped to the ground in frustration. It was pure theatre, to which we had front-row seats. The Waterberg is a place of quiet success. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2001, this 654, 000-hectare region is one of South Africa’s best-kept safari secrets. It’s a region where conservation feels like a lived value. Thanks to collaboration between private reserves, landowners and anti-poaching units, the region has recorded some of the lowest rhino poaching statistics in the country. Head guide Damien Fourie was extensive in his knowledge and boyishly excited about every sight and sound. After careful tracking, we came across a group of lions resting beneath a thorn tree, their bodies exposed only by the swinging of a tail. And when we spotted a two-week-old white rhino walking unsteadily beside its mother later on the drive, he was as thrilled as we were. Still, even if you see nothing but sky and silence, the Waterberg delivers. On our final morning, after a night of rain, I skipped the game drive in favor of a coffee on the deck. I watched the steam rise as the morning sun warmed the valley. The end of my time in the bush came with no distant lion roars, no whispering packs, no newborn rhino. Not every safari needs a drumroll ending. Sometimes, a slow, misty morning and a quiet deck tick all the boxes. 1．What did the author witness about the lions? A．Their playful race. B．Their staged show. C．Their fierce conflict. D．Their hunting attempt. 2．What do the underlined words “a lived value” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A key concept. B．A public image. C．An ignored idea. D．An active practice 3．Which of the following best describes Damien? A．Calm and distant. B．Informed and passionate. C．Dynamic and creative. D．Adventurous and visionary. 4．What does the author think of the safari? A．It displayed racial harmony. B．It had a disappointing ending. C．It revealed why she loved nature. D．It satisfied what she could hope for. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文记述了作者在南非Waterberg私人保护区观兽旅行的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“We’d just watched a remarkable standoff: lionesses baring teeth and muscle to a dominant male who’d wandered too close. The roars came first, then a sudden, striking charge. Paws flew and their breath hung in the air over the grasslands, before the male eventually turned and dropped to the ground in frustration.(我们刚刚目睹了一场引人注目的对峙：母狮们露出牙齿和肌肉，对一头靠得太近的占主导地位的雄狮。先是咆哮声，然后是突然而猛烈的冲锋。狮爪飞舞，它们的呼吸在草原上方的空气中飘荡，最后雄狮沮丧地转身倒在地上)”可知，作者目睹了狮子之间激烈的冲突。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段中的“Thanks to collaboration between private reserves, landowners and anti-poaching units, the region has recorded some of the lowest rhino poaching statistics in the country.(由于私人保护区、土地所有者和反偷猎单位之间的合作，该地区记录了该国最低之一的犀牛偷猎数据)”可知，该地区在保护野生动物方面取得了显著成效，说明保护在该地区是一种积极的实践。由此可推测，a lived value意为“一种积极的实践”，与D选项“An active practice.(一种积极的实践)”符合题意。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Head guide Damien Fourie was extensive in his knowledge and boyishly excited about every sight and sound.(首席导游Damien Fourie知识渊博，对每一处景象和声音都像孩子一样兴奋)”以及“And when we spotted a two-week-old white rhino walking unsteadily beside its mother later on the drive, he was as thrilled as we were.(后来在驱车途中，我们看到一头两周大的白犀牛摇摇晃晃地跟在它的母亲身旁走着。那一刻，它和我们一样兴奋不已)”可知，Damien Fourie知识渊博，对每一次的景象和声音都充满热情，由此可推测出他是一个知识丰富且充满激情的人。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Not every safari needs a drumroll ending. Sometimes, a slow, misty morning and a quiet deck tick all the boxes.(并不是每一次观兽旅行都需要一个激动人心的结局。有时候，一个缓慢、雾蒙蒙的早晨和一个安静的甲板就足够了)”可知，作者认为观兽旅行并不总是需要激动人心的结局，一个安静、缓慢的早晨和甲板也能满足期望。由此可推测出作者认为这次观兽旅行满足了她的期望。D选项“It satisfied what she could hope for.( 这满足了她所期望的一切)”符合题意。 Passage 5 Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper. As a newspaperman, I’m not ready to discourage readership of each day’s edition, but maybe there’s something to be said for reading a newspaper and a poem each morning. All of that has led to a small experiment. In an effort to keep a little poetry in my life long after National Poetry Month had passed, I decided to read at least one poem a day after reading through the newspaper over breakfast. Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep. Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country. Each day’s edition includes a handful of facts about literary anniversaries, along with a short poem that Keillor recites. Fans can also have the text of each program emailed to them every day, along with a link to the broadcast recording. The Academy of American Poets has its own poem-day feature, called “Poem-a-Day”. Launched during National Poetry Month in 2006, Poem-a-Day highlights new and previously published poems by contemporary poets on weekdays and classic poems on weekends. Since subscribing to both services last April, I’ve enjoyed receiving poems each morning. Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days. Last April, I wondered if I could remind myself to read a poem each morning. Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it. 1．What did the editor think of poetry? A．It could improve our daily life. B．It was as important as newspapers. C．It had a small but faithful readership. D．It should be composed in the morning. 2．How did the author conduct his experiment? A．By listening to radios and writing emails. B．By contributing poems to a newspaper. C．By creating resolutions over breakfast. D．By making use of online services. 3．What can be learned about The Writer’s Almanac? A．It is available nationwide on radio stations. B．It mails paper poems to its fans daily. C．It provides recordings of classic poems only. D．It focuses on introducing new poets daily. 4．What does the last paragraph reveal about the author? A．It has taken years for him to love literature. B．He is wondering how to continue his conduct. C．He has developed a deep appreciation for poetry. D．It has benefited him a lot as a newspaperman. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．C 【原文】文章主要讲述了作者受一位编辑的启发，开启每日读诗的小实验，并介绍了两个可以每日推送诗歌的线上服务，分享了自己坚持每日读诗后的收获与感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper.(去年四月，我为配合全国诗歌月活动发表了一篇关于诗歌的随笔后，一位编辑对我说，他常常觉得，如果每天清晨送到家门口的不是报纸，而是一首诗，这个世界会变得更加美好。)”可知，这位编辑认为诗歌能够改善我们的日常生活。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep.(多亏了两项直接将诗歌推送到我电子邮箱的数字服务，这个习惯才得以轻松坚持。)”可知，作者是借助线上数字服务来开展每日读诗的实验。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country.(许多公共广播听众都熟悉《作家年鉴》这档节目，它是由加里森·凯勒主持的五分钟广播节目，在全国多家电台播出。)”可知，该节目在全国范围内的电台均可收听。 1．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days.(每天至少读一首诗就像一种智力维生素，即使在忙碌的日子里，也能让我短暂领略文学的魅力。)”以及“Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it.(如今盛夏已至，我都不知道自己还能否离得开它。)”可知，作者已经深深爱上读诗，对诗歌产生了浓厚的喜爱之情。 Passage 6 Dr. Marie-Luce Chevalier, a Belgian/French geologist (地质学家), has been working as a research professor at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in Beijing since 2010. For the past 14 years, she has been studying active faults (活断层) in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and how they move. In 2021, Chevalier was presented with the Chinese Government Friendship Award in appreciation of her contributions to the development of China’s disaster assessment system of earthquake and the promotion of cooperation and exchanges between China and other countries. Chevalier’s choice of China as a research destination was not made by chance. Her research has primarily focused on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. She had also collaborated (合作) with Chinese scientists from the beginning of her master’s program. “When they asked if I wanted to join their team after my post-doctorate, I gladly accepted and have no regrets. My fourteen years in China have provided me with a constant source of fresh personal and professional experiences,” she said, adding that her mother’s interest in Chinese culture contributed to her decision to work in the country. Chevalier will continue to research active faults in and around Xizang actively and contribute to our understanding of how past climate developed to work towards predicting future climate change, another topic near and dear to her heart. She will accomplish this by conducting field research, sharing her findings with scientific community, teaching students who will become tomorrow’s scientists, and raising awareness among local populations about the risks they may face in their lifetime. Chevalier’s mother went to Xizang once, realizing her lifelong dreams. Chevalier keeps raising her daughter in this safe and highly international environment, Beijing. When people ask her daughter where she is from at four years old, she proudly answers, “China!” Chevalier wants to learn more about the Chinese language and culture, continue to enjoy the happiness of the Chinese people, and look forward to seeing what China achieves next! 1．What achievement did Chevalier get? A．She established the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences B．She launched the research on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. C．She developed earthquake prediction system for China. D．She won the Chinese Government Friendship Award. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．When Chevalier began her master’s program. B．What Chevalier experienced in China. C．Why Chevalier bases her research in China. D．How Chinese culture has affected Chevalier. 3．Which of the following best describes Chevalier? A．Professional and devoted. B．Sympathetic and open minded. C．honest and careful. D．Innovative and modest. 4．Why does Chevalier mention her daughter in the text? A．To highlight China’s secure environment. B．To prove her close family connections. C．To advocate Chinese learning. D．To emphasize her bond with China. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了比利时/法国地质学家Marie-Luce Chevalier博士在华工作14年的经历，包括她的研究方向、取得的成就、选择中国的原因、未来计划以及个人与家庭的融入，展现了她对中国地质科学的贡献及其与中国的深厚情感联结。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In 2021, Chevalier was presented with the Chinese Government Friendship Award in appreciation of her contributions to the development of China’s disaster assessment system of earthquake and the promotion of cooperation and exchanges between China and other countries.(2021年，Chevalier被授予中国政府友谊奖，以表彰她为中国地震灾害评估系统的发展以及促进中国与其他国家合作与交流所做出的贡献。)”可知，她获得了中国政府友谊奖。 2．主旨大意题。第三段开头提出“Chevalier’s choice of China as a research destination was not made by chance.(Chevalier选择中国作为研究目的地并非偶然。)”，接着解释了她选择中国的原因：她的研究主要集中在青藏高原，从硕士阶段就与中国科学家合作，博士后受邀加入中国团队，她母亲的中华文化兴趣也影响了她的决定。全段围绕“为何选择中国”展开。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Dr. Marie - Luce Chevalier, a Belgian/French geologist (地质学家), has been working as a research professor at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in Beijing since 2010.(自2010年起，比利时/法国地质学家Marie - Luce Chevalier博士一直在北京的中国地质科学院担任研究教授。)”以及第四段中的“Chevalier will continue to research active faults in and around Xizang actively and contribute to our understanding of how past climate developed to work towards predicting future climate change, another topic near and dear to her heart.(Chevalier将继续积极研究西藏及其周边地区的活断层，并有助于我们了解过去的气候是如何发展的，以预测未来的气候变化，这是她心中另一个重要的话题。)”可推测，Chevalier很专业且敬业。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Chevalier keeps raising her daughter in this safe and highly international environment, Beijing. When people ask her daughter where she is from at four years old, she proudly answers, ‘China!’ Chevalier wants to learn more about the Chinese language and culture, continue to enjoy the happiness of the Chinese people, and look forward to seeing what China achieves next!(Chevalier在北京这个安全且高度国际化的环境中抚养女儿。当人们问她四岁的女儿来自哪里时，她骄傲地回答：“中国！”Chevalier想更多地了解中国的语言和文化，继续享受中国人民的幸福，并期待着看到中国接下来取得的成就！)”可知，Chevalier提到女儿是为了强调她与中国的紧密联系。 Passage 7 It was in my second year in college. One day, Dr Simpson was lecturing, and we were dutifully taking notes. Suddenly he stopped and fixed a cold stare on a student in the second row. The student stared back, crossed his arms over his chest, and lifted his chin. “What is your problem, young man?” the professor demanded. “You,” the student replied. “Me?” “Yeah, you and the boring course you’re teaching.” I sat in terror and surprise. I had never seen such a scene. “Get out of my class!” Dr Simpson thundered. The student snatched up his books and headed toward the classroom door. The door slammed shut, and Dr Simpson continued his lecture. I didn’t hear a word he said. My complete attention was on the student who had stormed out of the room. Five minutes or so went by; Dr Simpson stopped his lecture. He scanned the class and asked, “What have I been lecturing about for the last five minutes?” I didn’t know. Nobody knew. The class was silent. Then, Dr Simpson said, “John, go tell Fred that he can come back in.” As Fred was making his way back to his seat, Dr Simpson thanked him and complimented him on an excellent acting job. As it turned out, they had cooked it up ahead of time. We sat in stunned silence. And then, Dr Simpson said something I would never forget. “You weren’t listening to my lecture. None of you were. You were all thinking about Fred and our little dust-up. Remember that when you start teaching, any time there is a disruption in class, you lose your students’ attention.” It was one of the most useful lessons I ever learned in college. Over the years, my class was interrupted by fire alarms and other distractions. Every time I lost the class’s attention, I flashed back to the lesson Dr Simpson taught me that day. I gave my students five minutes to discuss what had happened and then said cheerfully, “Let’s get back to today’s lesson plan!” 1．What did Dr Simpson do right after Fred left the classroom? A．He stopped the lecture immediately. B．He continued his lecture as if nothing had happened. C．He apologized to the whole class. D．He asked the students to discuss the incident. 2．Why couldn’t the author remember what Dr Simpson had lectured about in the five minutes after Fred left? A．Because the lecture was too boring. B．Because he was too scared of Dr Simpson. C．Because his attention was fully on the incident with Fred. D．Because he was busy taking notes about the argument. 3．What does the underlined phrase “cooked it up” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A．Solved a difficult problem. B．Prepared a meal together. C．Cooked a delicious dish. D．Invented a false story or plan. 4．What does the author want to share by writing the text? A．A way to deal with a disruption. B．A strategy to handle a conflict. C．A way to discipline students. D．A strategy to attract students. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者大学时教授用一场表演让学生明白课堂干扰的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“The door slammed shut, and Dr Simpson continued his lecture. (门砰地关上了，辛普森博士继续讲课。)”可知，弗雷德离开后教授继续讲课。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“My complete attention was on the student who had stormed out of the room. (我的全部注意力都在那个怒气冲冲走出教室的学生身上。)”可知，作者注意力全在冲突事件上，没听讲课内容。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段“As Fred was making his way back to his seat, Dr Simpson thanked him and complimented him on an excellent acting job. (当弗雷德回到座位时，辛普森博士感谢他并称赞他表演得很棒。)”以及第六段“We sat in stunned silence. (我们震惊地沉默着)”可知，弗雷德和辛普森教授的冲突是提前设计好的，目的是为了给同学们上一课。所以“cooked it up”意思是“编造了一个计划”。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Every time I lost the class’s attention, I flashed back to the lesson Dr Simpson taught me that day. I gave my students five minutes to discuss what had happened and then said cheerfully, ‘Let’s get back to today’s lesson plan!’ (每次我失去学生的注意力，就会回想起辛普森博士那天教我的道理。我给学生五分钟讨论发生的事，然后开心地说：‘我们回到今天的课程计划吧！’)”可知，作者分享应对课堂干扰的方法。 Passage 8 When a powerful snowstorm buried parts of the Wildwood Zoo under more than two feet of snow, a dedicated staff member refused to leave his post. Kyle Kirk, the zoo’s manager in Marshfield, Wisconsin, spent three straight nights at the facility, making sure every animal — across all 27 species — was safe and cared for during the extreme weather. “This is the most snow I think I’ve ever seen in my whole life,” said Kirk, describing the intensity of the storm. At one point, conditions were so severe that he was completely trapped inside the staff building. “There was a solid hour that I really couldn’t help anybody because I was completely trapped by snow.” But as soon as he was able to get outside, Kirk got to work. He began digging out smaller animals that had been buried under the snow, including quail, prairie dogs, and skunks (臭鼬). “I was able to dig them out. Our skunks were completely snowed in,” he said. Despite the serious situation, there was even a moment of humor. “It was hilarious because I think our skunks thought that I brought the snow. They were stomping (跺脚) angrily as if to say, ‘Oh, you can take away the snow now.’” Kirk carved pathways through enclosures (围场) so animals like porcupines and skunks could move around again, and he made sure foxes — who had already shed their winter coats — were warm enough to handle the sudden freeze. Meanwhile, some of the zoo’s larger residents took the storm calmly. The Kodiak bears hung around comfortably, and the lynx seemed right at home in the deep snow. For Kirk, staying through the storm wasn’t a question-it was part of the job. “A lot of other people can call in sick or get snowed in, but simply, I can’t,” he said. “There’s really no reason to have these animals if we’re not going to care for them in the best possible way.” 1．Why did Kirk spend three nights continuously in the zoo? A．To wait for the rescue team. B．To ensure the safety of the animals. C．To repair the damaged staff building. D．To study the behavior of the animals. 2．What does the underlined word “hilarious” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Amusing. B．Confusing. C．Frightening. D．Embarrassing. 3．What kind of picture does paragraph 4 describe? A．Animals’ fear and Kirk’s worry. B．Kirk’s efforts and animals’ reaction. C．Kirk’s loneliness and animals’ anger. D．The storm’s damage and animals’ suffering. 4．What do Kirk’s words in the last paragraph highlight? A．Harmony. B．Confidence. C．Reputation. D．Responsibility. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文讲述暴风雪席卷野生动物园时，动物园管理员Kyle Kirk坚守岗位，连续三夜驻守园区，清理积雪、开辟通道、照料各类动物，同时展现部分动物面对风雪的不同状态，凸显主人公强烈的职业责任感。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Kyle Kirk, the zoo’s manager in Marshfield, Wisconsin, spent three straight nights at the facility, making sure every animal — across all 27 species — was safe and cared for during the extreme weather.(威斯康星州马什菲尔德动物园管理员Kyle Kirk在园区连续留宿三晚，确保极端天气下所有二十七种动物都安全、得到照料)”可知，他留在动物园是为了保障动物的安全。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“It was hilarious because I think our skunks thought that I brought the snow. They were stomping (跺脚) angrily as if to say, ‘Oh, you can take away the snow now.(这真是hilarious，因为我觉得我们的臭鼬以为是我把雪给弄到这儿来了。它们愤怒地跺着脚，仿佛在说：“哦，现在你可以把雪拿走了。”)”可知，这是一种有趣的画面，进而推测hilarious意为“好笑的、有趣的”。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Kirk carved pathways through enclosures (围场) so animals like porcupines and skunks could move around again, and he made sure foxes — who had already shed their winter coats — were warm enough to handle the sudden freeze. Meanwhile, some of the zoo’s larger residents took the storm calmly. The Kodiak bears hung around comfortably, and the lynx seemed right at home in the deep snow.(Kirk在围栏之间开辟了通道，以便像豪猪和臭鼬这样的动物能够重新活动起来，他还确保那些已经脱去冬季皮毛的狐狸有足够的温暖来应对突如其来的严寒。与此同时，动物园里的一些体型较大的动物则从容地应对了这场风暴。科迪亚克熊舒适地在周围徘徊，而猞猁在厚厚的积雪中也显得十分自在。)”可知，本段描述Kirk为动物开辟围场通道、照料换毛的狐狸，同时描写科迪亚克熊、猞猁等大型动物安然适应大雪的状态，整段内容一方面体现Kirk的救助努力，另一方面展现动物的不同反应。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““A lot of other people can call in sick or get snowed in, but simply, I can’t,” he said. “There’s really no reason to have these animals if we’re not going to care for them in the best possible way.”(他说：“很多人都可以请病假或被雪困住，但简单地说，我不能。”。“如果我们不以最好的方式照顾它们，就没有理由养这些动物。”)”能看出这番话凸显了他的责任感。 Passage 9 Growing up in Norway, I had heard a lot about polar exploration. As a child, I spent a lot of time outdoors building bonfires (篝火), camping and skiing in the mountains. Aged 14, seven years before my South Pole exploration, I set my sights on becoming the youngest woman to ski across Greenland. At that age, several guiding companies were unwilling to take me on because I was so young. Then I met Lars Ebbesen, an experienced polar guide. Straight away, I felt he respected my ambitions. But I had to go on an exploration to Finnmark first — a county in northern Norway — to prove I was capable. It was dark and cold but I fell in love with the challenge. That experience prepared me for Greenland, where the crossing took 28 days due to terrible weather. It was on my 15th birthday that I decided to go to Antarctica (南极洲). I didn’t tell my mum about my plans at first. I just told my dad, who is like me, a big dreamer. My mum is more pragmatic. My dad and I contacted Lars to work out the details of the trip. When I told my mum, she realized I had already made up my mind and agreed. When I began the exploration last November, I was 21. During the exploration, I was surprised that there was so much snowfall. On the hardest days, I was in fresh snow up to my knees and could only go 9.5km in 10 hours. Towards the end, my lungs were painful, and I struggled to breathe. When I crossed Greenland, Lars nicknamed me “the polar egg”. The idea was that one day I would hatch(破壳)and do a bigger exploration on my own. When I reached the South Pole I sent him an emoji of a chick breaking out of an egg. Though with everything I’ve experienced, I feel much older than that. 1．Why did the author go on a journey to Finnmark? A．To show her abilities. B．To explore a remote area. C．To escape her everyday life. D．To meet an experienced team. 2．What does the underlined word “pragmatic” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Flexible. B．Accessible. C．Athletic. D．Realistic. 3．What can be inferred about the author during her South Pole exploration? A．She braved the physical challenges. B．She enjoyed the landscape most. C．She gained several survival skills. D．She adapted to the environment soon. 4．What did the author want to say by sending Lars the emoji? A．She was ready to take on a new task. B．She made his expectations come true. C．She was worthy of what she achieved. D．She did more than he believed possible. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者从小热爱户外活动，长大后不断挑战极地探险，最终实现南极探险梦想的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“But I had to go on an exploration to Finnmark first — a county in northern Norway — to prove I was capable.(但我必须先去挪威北部的芬马克进行一次探险，以证明自己有能力)”可知，作者去芬马克是为了证明自己的能力。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“I just told my dad, who is like me, a big dreamer. My mum is more pragmatic. My dad and I contacted Lars to work out the details of the trip.(我只告诉了我爸爸，他和我一样，是个爱做梦的人。我妈妈更pragmatic。我爸爸和我联系了拉斯，确定了旅行的细节)”可知，作者的爸爸是一个梦想家，而妈妈则与爸爸相反，更务实，由此可推测出pragmatic意为“务实的，现实的”，与realistic意思相近。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“During the exploration, I was surprised that there was so much snowfall. On the hardest days, I was in fresh snow up to my knees and could only go 9.5km in 10 hours. Towards the end, my lungs were painful, and I struggled to breathe.(在探险过程中，我惊讶地发现有这么多降雪。在最艰难的日子里，我陷在齐膝深的新雪里，10个小时只能走9.5公里。快结束的时候，我的肺部很疼，呼吸困难)”可知，作者在南极探险期间面临着身体上的挑战，如大雪和呼吸困难，但她仍然坚持了下来，由此可推测出她勇敢地面对了身体上的挑战。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“When I crossed Greenland, Lars nicknamed me ‘the polar egg’. The idea was that one day I would hatch(破壳)and do a bigger exploration on my own. When I reached the South Pole I sent him an emoji of a chick breaking out of an egg.(当我穿越格陵兰岛时，拉斯给我起了个绰号“极地蛋”。他的想法是，总有一天我会破壳而出，独自进行更大的探索。当我到达南极时，我给他发了一个小鸡破壳而出的表情符号)”可知，拉斯曾称作者为“极地蛋”，认为她有一天会破壳而出，独自进行更大的探索，作者到达南极后给他发了一个小鸡破壳而出的表情符号，由此可推测出作者想表达的是她实现了拉斯的期望，即破壳而出，独自完成了更大的探索。 Passage 10 A Chinese motorcycle manufacturer (生产商), ZXMOTO, made history at the World Superbike Championship Portuguese round, which ended on March 29. The relatively new team secured victories in both races of the World Supersport category, marking the first time a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has won at this global competition. Behind the breakthrough is Zhang Xue, whose journey from a workshop to the global racing stage has drawn widespread attention. Driven by his love and passion for motorcycles, Zhang, who was born in a small village in Huaihua, Central China’s Hunan province, began to learn to repair motorcycles at the age of 14. Spending a long time studying engines, he developed technical skills, bringing him a step closer to his racing dream. He worked hard and saved to buy a rickety second-hand motorbike to practice skills. In 2006, at just 19, Zhang did what many considered “crazy” — riding more than 100 kilometers in the rain for a chance to appear on television and show his riding skills. Although his initial attempt fell short, his persistence paid off, eventually earning him an opportunity with a professional racing team. He later worked as both a stunt (特技) rider and technician. However, years of high-intensity training led to injuries, while limitations in China’s motorcycle industry exposed a significant technological gap with global leaders. Realizing this, Zhang shifted his focus from racing to manufacturing. Between 2009 and 2012, he worked at a motorcycle factory in Zhejiang province, mastering the full vehicle development process. In 2013, he moved to Chongqing, a major center of China’s motorcycle industry, where he began his own journey of motorcycle manufacturing. In 2024, he founded ZXMOTO, aiming to develop fully independent engine technology. His efforts contributed to the launch of the 820 RR, a mass-produced civilian motorcycle powered by a domestically developed engine. Adapted for racing, the model delivered the team’s historic double victory in Portugal. 1．What does the underlined word “rickety” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Fast and smooth.B．Old and shaky. C．New and expensive. D．Large and heavy. 2．What did Zhang Xue do to appear on TV? A．Cycle far in the wet. B．Compete for a prize. C．Work as a technician. D．Show off his riding skills. 3．Why did Zhang Xue found ZXMOTO? A．To expose an obvious technological gap. B．To introduce more advanced technologies. C．To master the vehicle development process. D．To develop engine technology of their own. 4．Which words best describe Zhang Xue? A．Flexible and generous. B．Adaptable and demanding. C．Organized and dynamic. D．Determined and hardworking. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了中国摩托车生产商ZXMOTO在世界超级摩托车锦标赛葡萄牙站取得历史性突破及创始人张雪的奋斗历程。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“He worked hard and saved to buy a rickety second-hand motorbike to practice skills.(他努力工作，攒钱买了一辆rickety二手摩托车来练习技能。)”可知，张雪为了练习技能，攒钱买了一辆二手车，车况应不是很好，可推测出rickety意为“摇摇晃晃的，破旧的”。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 2006, at just 19, Zhang did what many considered “crazy” — riding more than 100 kilometers in the rain for a chance to appear on television and show his riding skills.(2006年，年仅19岁的张做了许多人认为“疯狂”的事情——在雨中骑行100多公里，只为有机会上电视展示自己的骑行技能。)”可知，张雪为了上电视，在雨中骑行了100多公里来展示自己的骑行技能。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“In 2024, he founded ZXMOTO, aiming to develop fully independent engine technology.(2024年，他创立了ZXMOTO，旨在开发完全独立的发动机技术。)”可知，张雪创立ZXMOTO的目的是开发自己的发动机技术。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Driven by his love and passion for motorcycles, Zhang, who was born in a small village in Huaihua, Central China’s Hunan province, began to learn to repair motorcycles at the age of 14.(出于对摩托车的热爱和激情，出生于中国中部湖南省怀化市一个小村庄的张雪，从14岁开始学习修理摩托车。)”以及后文描述他为了实现梦想所做出的努力和坚持，如攒钱买摩托车练习技能、在雨中骑行展示技能、从赛车转向制造等，可推断出张雪是一个有决心且勤奋的人。 Passage 11 Jensen Huang has worked hard, overcome challenges and used his life experiences to build one of the most important tech companies. Huang was born in Tainan in 1963, but his father's work took the family to Thailand when he was a child. Then, when Huang was 9, his parents sent him and his brother to the United States due to political tensions in Thailand. Unexpectedly, Huang was sent to a reform school for troubled youth. This may not sound beneficial, but Huang appreciated it. He says, "We worked really hard, and the kids were really tough." The toughness and work ethic (道德) he developed have served him well. After graduating from college, Huang earned a master's degree in electrical engineering. While being a student, he worked as a waiter. Before he took the job, he was very shy, but waiting tables forced him to speak to people. That helped him to get over his shyness. He also learned the importance of admitting mistakes. On his 30th birthday, Huang and two engineering friends founded his company, NVIDIA．They thought it was likely that computers would soon need more powerful technology to display graphics (图像). So NVIDIA produced such hardware: the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in 1999. The first application of this technology was to video games, but it has also been used in other areas. Recently, GPUs have played a key role in the development of AI. Huang's success is attributed to a number of factors including hard work and refusal to give up. But the most important characteristic is his willingness to take risks and learn from failure. This requires humility (谦逊) and honesty, which enables him to recognize and correct mistakes. Huang encourages these attitudes in his employees, which are partly responsible for the company's success. Today, at the age of 62, Huang is the longest - serving CEO of a major technology company. He does not intend to stop anytime soon. 1．How did Huang react to being admitted to a reform school? A．He was shocked at first but settled for it. B．He set a goal to get prepared for his tech career. C．He took it seriously and made full use of it. D．He regretted the reform school but didn't say so. 2．Which may replace the underlined part "attributed to" in paragraph 6? A．due to B．essential to C．identical to D．compared to 3．What is the text mainly about? A．GPU technology's invention and wide application. B．Huang's experiences and qualities leading to his success. C．NVIDIA's development and impact on the tech industry. D．The significance of hard work and risk - taking for a firm. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 【导语】文章主要介绍黄仁勋的人生经历、创业历程，以及他身上促使其成功的优秀品质和这些品质对公司发展的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Unexpectedly, Huang was sent to a reform school for troubled youth. This may not sound beneficial, but Huang appreciated it. He says, "We worked really hard, and the kids were really tough." The toughness and work ethic he developed have served him well. (出乎意料的是，黄被送进了一所专门收治问题青少年的改造学校。这听起来可能没什么好处，但黄很感激它。他说：“我们工作非常努力，孩子们也非常坚韧。”他培养出的坚韧品质和职业道德对他帮助很大。)”可知，黄仁勋对被送进改造学校的态度是认真对待并充分利用这段经历，从中收获了有益的品质。 2．词句猜测题。根据第六段“Huang’s success is attributed to a number of factors including hard work and refusal to give up. (黄的成功attributed to许多因素，包括努力工作和拒绝放弃。)”可知，“努力和拒绝放弃”是他成功的原因，即他的成功归功于诸多因素。由此猜测attributed to意为“归因于”，与due to意思相近。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章第一段总述黄仁勋努力工作、克服挑战，建立了重要的科技公司；第二段至第五段介绍了他的人生经历、求学经历和创业历程；第六段阐述了他成功的因素和优秀品质；最后一段介绍了他目前的成就和继续奋斗的决心。综上，文章主要讲述的是黄仁勋的经历及其促成他成功的品质。 Passage 12 Ethan Shaw devotes his career to recording urban sounds in a time-honored city blessed with profound history and distinctive culture. Distinct from photographers who capture moments with images, he dedicates himself to collecting daily sounds from streets and communities to preserve the warmth and memory of the urban area. “Many people regard a city as a visual space, but I hold the view that it is heard rather than merely seen,” Shaw states. “Sounds carry more precious memories than we can imagine, and they help people feel connected to their roots.” Shaw’s city boasts ancient lanes, traditional stores and vibrant local markets. Every dawn, he heads out with a professional microphone and a digital recorder. He records doorbells of historic residences, shouts of street vendors, laughter from community parks and the soft rustle of leaves in historic gardens. These ordinary but invaluable sounds are gradually fading away amid the rapid modernization of the city. For Shaw, preserving sounds is far more than recording casual noises. He considers himself a custodian of collective city memories. Many elderly locals mention that certain sounds instantly bring their cheerful childhood days back to them, while younger citizens, in turn, gain a deep insight into the city’s past through these vivid and lively recordings. Cooperating closely with local museums and schools, Shaw spares no effort to promote his collection. He organizes offline sound exhibitions and leads immersive workshops for teenagers, and some schools even employ his recordings to instruct students in local history and traditional culture. “I refuse to let these meaningful sounds vanish quietly,” Shaw explains. “I expect them to exist permanently and bond the different generations.” A city culture expert comments, “These sound recordings are not meaningless noise. They are living history that helps citizens cherish their homeland and pass on the unique spirit of the city. “ 1．Who is Ethan Shaw? A．A museum keeper. B．A professional photographer. C．A city sound collector. D．A school teacher. 2．What does the underlined word “custodian” refer to in paragraph 3? A．Traveler. B．Competitor. C．Journalist. D．Guardian. 3．What do the recordings help the young do? A．Record daily sounds. B．Know the city’s past. C．Learn to take photos. D．Attend teenage workshops. 4．What can be inferred from Ethan Shaw’s efforts? A．History relies on photos. B．Sounds bridge generations. C．Modernization saves sounds. D．Museums guide exhibitions. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】文章讲述伊桑・肖专注录制城市日常声响，守护城市集体记忆，这些声音既能勾起老人回忆，也能帮年轻人了解城市历史，还能联结不同世代、传承城市文化。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Ethan Shaw devotes his career to recording urban sounds in a time-honored city blessed with profound history and distinctive culture. Distinct from photographers who capture moments with images, he dedicates himself to collecting daily sounds from streets and communities to preserve the warmth and memory of the urban area.(伊桑・肖致力于在一座历史悠久、文化独特的古城录制城市声音。他不同于用影像定格瞬间的摄影师，专注收集街巷与社区的日常声响，留存城市的温度与记忆。)”可知，伊桑・肖是一名城市声音收集者。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“For Shaw, preserving sounds is far more than recording casual noises. He considers himself a custodian of collective city memories.(对肖而言，保存声音远不只是录制随意的噪音。他把自己视作城市集体记忆的custodian。)”以及后文“Many elderly locals mention that certain sounds instantly bring their cheerful childhood days back to them, while younger citizens, in turn, gain a deep insight into the city’s past through these vivid and lively recordings.(当地许多老人表示特定声音能瞬间勾起快乐的童年时光，而年轻人也能通过这些生动的录音深入了解这座城市的过往。)”可知，肖用声音记录着城市的历史，是城市集体记忆的守护者，所以猜测custodian意为“守护者、保管者”，与Guardian同义。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Many elderly locals mention that certain sounds instantly bring their cheerful childhood days back to them, while younger citizens, in turn, gain a deep insight into the city’s past through these vivid and lively recordings.(当地许多老人表示特定声音能瞬间勾起快乐的童年时光，而年轻人也能通过这些生动的录音深入了解这座城市的过往。)”可知，这些录音帮助年轻人了解城市的历史。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“I expect them to exist permanently and bond the different generations.(我希望这些声音永久留存，并联结不同代际的人。)”可知，从伊桑・肖的努力可以推断出，声音能够搭建起代际之间的桥梁。 Passage 13 Back in 2003, Erica Fernandez was just a kid helping 20 adults take care of the beach. They overheard a plan to build a processing station for natural gas 14 miles off the coast of Oxnard. The plant would send over 200 tons of air pollution per year to Erica’s community. Not only that, the station would take in millions of gallons of seawater per day to cool its generators, and discharge the water more than 15 degrees centigrade hotter than the surrounding ocean. This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries. Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company. Prospects of stopping the project did not look good. The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it. “The word on the street was that there was nothing we could do.” Behind the scenes, however, opposition was growing, so Erica became the spokesperson for the youth of the town. She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses. She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won! As only the second person in her family to go to college, Erica wants to become an environmental lawyer so she can fight for the environment and for the rights of communities. She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first. She likes to quote the words of her role model, César Chávez: “We are the future. The future is ours.” 1．What can be learned about the to-be-built processing station? A．It is well-equipped. B．It is energy-saving. C．It is climate-damaging. D．It is ecologically-unfriendly. 2．Why does the author mention the authorities’ response in paragraph 2? A．To express Erica’s desperate mood. B．To show the great barriers Erica faced. C．To illustrate the power of public voice. D．To stress the support from the government. 3．Which of the following can best describe Erica? A．Determined and responsible. B．Pioneering and curious. C．Adventurous and aggressive. D．Creative and industrious. 4．What message is mainly conveyed through Erica’s story? A．Teamwork leads to success. B．Bravery eventually pays off. C．Speaking out makes a difference. D．Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】文章主要讲述女孩Erica得知海边拟建天然气处理站会污染空气、破坏海洋生态后，不惧政府及相关机构的支持态度，带领年轻人通过抗议、宣传、呼吁等方式努力抗争，最终成功阻止项目建设，并立志成为环保律师，鼓励年轻人勇敢发声维护环境与正义。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第一段“This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries.(这些高温废水会严重破坏周边生态系统，杀死对海洋哺乳动物和渔业生存至关重要的微生物与小鱼。)”可知，这座拟建的处理站对生态环境有害。 2．推理判断题。根据原文第二段“Erica cared too much to stay silent.(Erica十分在意这件事，无法保持沉默。)”及“The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it.(州长支持该项目，拥有审批权的州权威委员会也表示支持。)” 可知，作者提及官方态度，是为了凸显Erica当时面临巨大的阻碍与压力。 3．推理判断题。根据原文第二段“Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company.(Erica于心不忍，不愿坐视不理、保持沉默。她和朋友们每周都去这家天然气公司办公楼举行抗议活动。)”及第三段“She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won!(她接受媒体采访，有关这座拟建设施潜在危害的报道开始见诸报端。“我们打了上千通电话、寄出上千张明信片，向州长说明这个项目为何不可行。”2007年7月，州长做出了出人意料的决定：驳回了该项目的审批。Erica和伙伴们最终取得了胜利！)”可知，Erica心系环境，坚持组织抗议、奔走宣传、呼吁民众，不畏强权坚持抗争并最终取得胜利，说明她意志坚定、有责任感。 4．推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first.(她希望其他年轻人看到不公之事时勇敢发声，即便一开始会感到胆怯。)” 以及她自身发声抗争终获成功的经历可知，文章传递的信息是：勇敢发声就能带来改变。 Passage 14 On a quiet block in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, a bright orange refrigerator sits in Keegan Stephan’s front yard. It is not decoration. Every morning Stephan stocks it with fresh fruit, bread and canned goods. By noon, the shelves are bare. By evening, neighbours have filled them again. Stephan, a civil-rights lawyer, launched the community fridge in January 2025 after he witnessed a sharp rise in food prices which resulted in widespread hunger across New York City. Official data showed that visits to the city’s food pantries (食品分发站) hit 8.4 million in the last quarter of 2024 — a record. “The numbers floored me,” he said. “I had to act.” The rules are simple: take what you need; give what you can. Nobody is asked to show identification, and there is no charge. The fridge runs on a current of goodwill rather than funding. Local bakeries donate day-old bread; a nearby farm stand drops off vegetables every Wednesday. Stephan shoulders most of the daily maintenance himself, cleaning the fridge, checking dates and removing spoiled items. What strikes Stephan most, however, is not the food. It is the conversations. “A retired teacher and a college freshman met at the fridge last month,” he recalled. “Now they champion a weekend reading group for children on the block.” Such connections, he believes, are the fridge’s true harvest. The idea has spread. Three more fridges have appeared within a ten-block radius, each tended by different volunteers. Collectively, they serve roughly 200 households a week. Stephan hopes the model will travel even further. “You don’t need money or a title,” he said. “You just need a spare plug and a heart that refuses to look away.” Food insecurity is a complex challenge, and one fridge cannot solve it. But for the families on Stephan’s block, that bright orange box is proof that a single act of generosity can plant the seeds of something much larger. 1．What happens to the fridge by the middle of the day? A．It is locked up by Stephan. B．It is moved to another block. C．It is restocked by bakeries. D．It has been emptied by people. 2．Why did Stephan set up the community fridge? A．He wanted to reduce food waste. B．He received a government grant. C．He was alarmed by growing starvation. D．He witnessed a sharp rise in food prices 3．What can be learned about the fridge from Paragraph 3? A．It offers only home-cooked meals. B．It is maintained by a team of workers. C．It is financed by a charity organization. D．It depends on neighbourhood generosity. 4．Which of the following can best serve as the title for the passage? A．How to Start a Food Bank B．One Fridge, A Whole Community C．Brooklyn’s Fight Against Rising Prices D．New York’s Hunger Crisis in Numbers 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】文章主要介绍Keegan Stephan在布鲁克林设立社区冰箱，缓解食品短缺，同时促进邻里联结及该模式的传播。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Every morning Stephan stocks it with fresh fruit, bread and canned goods. By noon, the shelves are bare.(每天早上，斯蒂芬都会在冰箱里装满新鲜水果、面包和罐头食品。到中午时，架子就空了)”可知，到中午时分，冰箱已经被人们拿空了。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Stephan, a civil-rights lawyer, launched the community fridge in January 2025 after he witnessed a sharp rise in food prices which resulted in widespread hunger across New York City.(民权律师斯蒂芬在目睹食品价格急剧上涨导致纽约市普遍饥饿后，于2025年1月推出了社区冰箱项目)”可知，斯蒂芬设立社区冰箱是因为他对日益严重的饥饿现象感到震惊。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The fridge runs on a current of goodwill rather than funding. Local bakeries donate day-old bread; a nearby farm stand drops off vegetables every Wednesday.(这台冰箱依靠善意而非资金运转。当地面包店捐赠当天剩下的面包；附近的一个农摊每周三都会送来蔬菜)”可知，这台冰箱依靠邻里的慷慨相助来维持。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合最后一段“Food insecurity is a complex challenge, and one fridge cannot solve it. But for the families on Stephan’s block, that bright orange box is proof that a single act of generosity can plant the seeds of something much larger.(粮食不安全是一项复杂的挑战，一台冰箱无法解决它。但对于斯蒂芬所在街区的家庭而言，那个亮橙色箱体证明，一次慷慨的举动能够埋下更为宏大事业的种子)”可知，文章主要讲述了斯蒂芬设立的社区冰箱不仅缓解了邻里的食品短缺问题，还促进了邻里间的联结，且该模式不断传播，一台冰箱凝聚了整个社区的善意。因此，“一台冰箱，整个社区”最适合作为文章标题。 Passage 15 There are decisions we take on instinct (本能), without even realizing we are taking them. Two years ago, I left Germany to do volunteering work. I had a couple of disappointing experiences and a boring job in front of me. It was time to go. I found an interesting contact in a small village in Portugal. In exchange for room and board, I would be working with animals in a residence that hosted families with disabled people. And there I went, with just a backpack I was ready to jump into a new adventure. There, I cared for the pets living next to the residents, cleaning their yard, preparing food and caring for them. Within a month I was in charge of all the other volunteers and the organization of the daily work. After 5 months, I left again and moved to Catalonia, in Spain, to live with an Irish family. They offered a roof and food on the passage of their house for abandoned animals I helped care for. During both experiences, I had the chance to discover beautiful little towns and lovely villages. In Portugal, I walked on the coastline and explored those little towns on the top of the dry hills. In Spain I visited Barcelona multiple times, discovering little by little all its corners. Sometimes, my volunteering experience was challenging. I didn’t speak any Portuguese and only a bit of Spanish. But life out there was simple. It was so different from what I used to call “home” before! Going back to previous habits took me time. If you’re wondering if an international volunteering year gap is worth it, despite the uncertain future and the social pressure, I say: go for it. Believe me, in various ways, you will be sure to return transformed, perhaps even improved to a better self. With a bit of luck, you may also discover a new career path. 1．Why did the author choose to leave Germany to do volunteering work? A．To make a change. B．To gain living skills. C．To broaden his views. D．To add working experience. 2．What did the author mainly do during his trip? A．Running an organization. B．Attending to animals. C．Taking care of the disabled. D．Preparing food for volunteers. 3．Which of the following can best describe the author’s trip? A．Simple. B．Romantic. C．Adventurous. D．Rewarding. 4．What can we learn from the author’s experiences? A．Instinct is a key step for new career. B．Backpacking brings us new adventures. C．A gap year helps us escape from reality. D．Volunteering is a journey of self-discovery. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者离开德国去葡萄牙和西班牙做志愿者的经历。作者在不同的地方照顾动物、探索当地的城镇和村庄，虽然遇到了语言障碍等问题，但这段经历让作者体验到了简单的生活，也使作者发生了改变，作者认为国际志愿者间隔年是值得的，它是一段自我发现的旅程。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Two years ago, I left Germany to do volunteering work. I had a couple of disappointing experiences and a boring job in front of me. It was time to go. (两年前，我离开德国去做志愿者工作。我有几次令人失望的经历，还有一份无聊的工作摆在我面前。是时候离开了)”可知，作者选择离开德国去做志愿者工作是为了做出改变。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“In exchange for room and board, I would be working with animals in a residence that hosted families with disabled people. (作为食宿的交换，我将在一个为残疾人家属提供住宿的住所里照顾动物)”以及第三段“They offered a roof and food on the passage of their house for abandoned animals I helped care for. (他们在自家房子的过道上为我帮忙照顾的弃养动物提供了住所和食物)”可知，作者在旅行期间主要做的是照顾动物。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“During both experiences, I had the chance to discover beautiful little towns and lovely villages. (在这两段经历中，我有机会发现了美丽的小镇和可爱的村庄)”以及最后一段“Believe me, in various ways, you will be sure to return transformed, perhaps even improved to a better self. With a bit of luck, you may also discover a new career path. (相信我，从各种方面来说，你回来时一定会有所改变，甚至可能会变成更好的自己。运气好的话，你也许还能发现一条新的职业道路)”可知，作者的这次旅行是有回报的。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者离开德国去葡萄牙和西班牙做志愿者的经历。作者在不同的地方照顾动物、探索当地的城镇和村庄，虽然遇到了语言障碍等问题，但这段经历让作者体验到了简单的生活，也使作者发生了改变，作者认为国际志愿者间隔年是值得的，它是一段自我发现的旅程。结合最后一段“If you’re wondering if an international volunteering year gap is worth it, despite the uncertain future and the social pressure, I say: go for it. Believe me, in various ways, you will be sure to return transformed, perhaps even improved to a better self. With a bit of luck, you may also discover a new career path. (如果你想知道在未来不确定和社会压力的情况下，国际志愿者的空档年是否值得，我说：去做吧。相信我，在很多方面，你肯定会改变，甚至可能会变成更好的自己。运气好的话，你可能还会发现一条新的职业道路)”可知，D项“志愿服务是一段自我发现的旅程”符合文章主旨。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026届最新高考模拟三轮冲刺卷（全国通用） 阅读理解15篇（记叙文） Passage 1 After ten years in London, I recently relocated to Berlin, and as is customary when making new friends, the question “Where are you from?” tends to come up. My honest answer would be, “I don’t really know.” The truth is, most of us TCKs (Third Culture Kids) — a term coined to describe “children who move between cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their personal and cultural identity” — had no choice growing up but to follow our parents around the world. We’d often be told, “Pack your bags, kids. We’re moving!” and in the blink of an eye, everything would change. By the time I was 18, I had changed schools 10 times, moved countries at least 6 times, acquired a confusing accent, and developed both a love of travel and a desire for stability. Being an Indonesian-Italian, I often felt an identity crisis weighing on me in my teens. Moving to a new country after spending ten years in the UK — the longest I have lived anywhere — has brought back feelings of this cultural confusion. Growing up as a TCK isn’t as charming as many people would expect. It is both a blessing and a curse(诅咒), beautiful but unpredictable, and full of adventures. This lack of roots and stability will likely cause issues later in life. Yet kids are adaptable. After overcoming culture shock, you start to adjust and see the bigger picture. You learn that the world is much bigger than you, and that your problems are small. You also learn responsibility, respect different beliefs, and form your own opinions.Making friends and then losing touch teaches you that everything is temporary. Growing up as a TCK, you rarely realize how adaptable you are, until your older friends often comment on how “wise and mature” you are for your age. Travelling from a young age opens your eyes and teaches that diversity is nothing to be afraid of. Growing up as a TCK was tough, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has shaped me to be the person that I am today — an actual “citizen of the world”. 1．How does the author usually respond to “Where are you from”? A．By stating her nationality directly. B．By admitting her uncertainty honestly. C．By explaining the TCK concept briefly. D．By describing her experiences in detail. 2．What does the author say about TCKs’ childhood? A．They enjoyed planning their moves. B．They resisted their parents’ decisions. C．They maintained their personal lifestyle. D．They were forced to adapt to sudden changes. 3．Which of the following can best describe TCKs’ experiences? A．Easy and fulfilling. B．Peaceful and predictable. C．Routine but eye-opening. D．Adventurous but beneficial. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Growing up as a TCK B．Challenges for Migration C．How to Become a Global Citizen D．How to Adapt to Diverse Cultures Passage 2 The “Global Positioning System”, or GPS, is used by billions of people around the world every day. It allows users to determine their exact location anywhere on Earth. Until recently, however, very few people knew that GPS would not exist without the work of Gladys West. Her contributions to the US Navy helped make GPS a reality. Ms. West, a black mathematician and computer programmer, grew up working on a farm in Virginia. She was born in 1930, when Black people in the US were treated as if they were not equal to white people. When it was time for her to get educated, Ms. West attended a one-room school, a place whose conditions everyone can imagine, along with other Black children. Nevertheless, the young girl came to realize the vital importance that education held in one’s life. Having studied with great effort, she eventually won a scholarship to Virginia State College and obtained her bachelor’s degree in mathematics upon graduation. In 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower made it possible for Black people to hold US government jobs. In the following year, she took part in a project designed to determine the precise shape of the Earth. As part of her work, Ms. West had to program one of the world’s first supercomputers. Her work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth’s shape. The exact model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system. Though GPS was developed for the US military, it has wound up helping people around the world every day. Ms. West continued to work at the lab for 42 years, until she retired in 1998. But she didn’t just stay at home after that. She went back to school and got a Ph.D．In spite of Ms. West’s success, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several awards — a delay rooted in the gender and racial discrimination she endured in her career. 1．What can we learn about Gladys West from her early life? A．She lived a wealthy childhood. B．She cared about social fairness. C．She had a hunger for knowledge. D．She hoped to be a mathematician. 2．Why was Gladys West’s work important for GPS? A．Because it improved GPS device performance. B．Because it designed early man-made satellites. C．Because it discovered rules of space movement. D．Because it supported GPS satellite orbit planning. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Female efforts deserve more recognition. B．Great achievements can be easily ignored. C．Science shapes the progress of modern society. D．We need more outstanding female researchers. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To honour an unsung pioneer. B．To stress the importance of education. C．To introduce the development of GPS. D．To describe the US working conditions. Passage 3 Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived. With her traditional Mexican dresses, and a resolute gaze that meets viewers, she created art that was deeply personal yet universally resonant (产生共鸣的). “My painting contains in it the message of pain,” she once said. Kahlo’s childhood was marked by adversity. At six, she was infected with polio, which caused her right leg a slight limp. Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed. Her life transformed at 18 when a bus accident left her seriously injured: her spine was broken in three places, her pelvis crushed, and her right leg shattered in eleven places. She would later remark with characteristic dark humor that the accident “took my virginity (贞洁)”. During months in bed, her mother placed a mirror above her and gave her paints. “I paint myself because I am often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” she explained. Painting became both a lifeline and a means of documenting her reality. Frida Kahlo produced around 200 paintings, most of them self-portraits. Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted. Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them. André Breton, the leader of the Surrealist movement, described her work as “a ribbon around a bomb’’. Kahlo transformed suffering into art and personal tragedy into universal statements about the human condition. More than six decades after her death, she continues to attract audiences because she remains utterly herself. 1．What makes Frida Kahlo an influential figure? A．Her personal paintings. B．Her art and life story. C．Her traditional dresses. D．Her pain and struggle. 2．Why did Kahlo reject the Surrealist label? A．Because her art was based on her real life. B．Because she preferred to be called a folk artist. C．Because she claimed to be a painter of dreams. D．Because her work was too universal for the label. 3．What does Andre Breton imply by describing Kahlo’s work as “a ribbon around a bomb” in paragraph 3? A．Kahlo’s art shows more pain than beauty. B．Kahlo’s art turns bombs into ribbons. C．Kahlo’s art combines beauty with suffering. D．Kahlo’s art features ribbons and bombs. 4．Which of the following best describes Kahlo? A．Tough and creative. B．Humorous and easy-going. C．Dynamic and generous. D．Optimistic and self-centered. Passage 4 If there’s one sound which represents everything there is to fall in love with on safari (观兽旅行), it’s the roar of a lion at nightfall. I heard it one evening in the Qwabi Private Game Reserve, where the Waterberg mountains spill outward like an unfolding story. We’d just watched a remarkable stand-off: lionesses baring teeth and muscle to a dominant male who’d wandered too close. The roars came first, then a sudden, striking charge. Paws (爪子) flew and their breath hung in the air over the grasslands, before the male eventually turned and dropped to the ground in frustration. It was pure theatre, to which we had front-row seats. The Waterberg is a place of quiet success. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2001, this 654, 000-hectare region is one of South Africa’s best-kept safari secrets. It’s a region where conservation feels like a lived value. Thanks to collaboration between private reserves, landowners and anti-poaching units, the region has recorded some of the lowest rhino poaching statistics in the country. Head guide Damien Fourie was extensive in his knowledge and boyishly excited about every sight and sound. After careful tracking, we came across a group of lions resting beneath a thorn tree, their bodies exposed only by the swinging of a tail. And when we spotted a two-week-old white rhino walking unsteadily beside its mother later on the drive, he was as thrilled as we were. Still, even if you see nothing but sky and silence, the Waterberg delivers. On our final morning, after a night of rain, I skipped the game drive in favor of a coffee on the deck. I watched the steam rise as the morning sun warmed the valley. The end of my time in the bush came with no distant lion roars, no whispering packs, no newborn rhino. Not every safari needs a drumroll ending. Sometimes, a slow, misty morning and a quiet deck tick all the boxes. 1．What did the author witness about the lions? A．Their playful race. B．Their staged show. C．Their fierce conflict. D．Their hunting attempt. 2．What do the underlined words “a lived value” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A key concept. B．A public image. C．An ignored idea. D．An active practice 3．Which of the following best describes Damien? A．Calm and distant. B．Informed and passionate. C．Dynamic and creative. D．Adventurous and visionary. 4．What does the author think of the safari? A．It displayed racial harmony. B．It had a disappointing ending. C．It revealed why she loved nature. D．It satisfied what she could hope for. Passage 5 Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning instead of a newspaper. As a newspaperman, I’m not ready to discourage readership of each day’s edition, but maybe there’s something to be said for reading a newspaper and a poem each morning. All of that has led to a small experiment. In an effort to keep a little poetry in my life long after National Poetry Month had passed, I decided to read at least one poem a day after reading through the newspaper over breakfast. Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my email inbox, it’s been an easy decision to keep. Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country. Each day’s edition includes a handful of facts about literary anniversaries, along with a short poem that Keillor recites. Fans can also have the text of each program emailed to them every day, along with a link to the broadcast recording. The Academy of American Poets has its own poem-day feature, called “Poem-a-Day”. Launched during National Poetry Month in 2006, Poem-a-Day highlights new and previously published poems by contemporary poets on weekdays and classic poems on weekends. Since subscribing to both services last April, I’ve enjoyed receiving poems each morning. Reading at least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy days. Last April, I wondered if I could remind myself to read a poem each morning. Now, deep in summer, I wonder if I could ever do without it. 1．What did the editor think of poetry? A．It could improve our daily life. B．It was as important as newspapers. C．It had a small but faithful readership. D．It should be composed in the morning. 2．How did the author conduct his experiment? A．By listening to radios and writing emails. B．By contributing poems to a newspaper. C．By creating resolutions over breakfast. D．By making use of online services. 3．What can be learned about The Writer’s Almanac? A．It is available nationwide on radio stations. B．It mails paper poems to its fans daily. C．It provides recordings of classic poems only. D．It focuses on introducing new poets daily. 4．What does the last paragraph reveal about the author? A．It has taken years for him to love literature. B．He is wondering how to continue his conduct. C．He has developed a deep appreciation for poetry. D．It has benefited him a lot as a newspaperman. Passage 6 Dr. Marie-Luce Chevalier, a Belgian/French geologist (地质学家), has been working as a research professor at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in Beijing since 2010. For the past 14 years, she has been studying active faults (活断层) in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and how they move. In 2021, Chevalier was presented with the Chinese Government Friendship Award in appreciation of her contributions to the development of China’s disaster assessment system of earthquake and the promotion of cooperation and exchanges between China and other countries. Chevalier’s choice of China as a research destination was not made by chance. Her research has primarily focused on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. She had also collaborated (合作) with Chinese scientists from the beginning of her master’s program. “When they asked if I wanted to join their team after my post-doctorate, I gladly accepted and have no regrets. My fourteen years in China have provided me with a constant source of fresh personal and professional experiences,” she said, adding that her mother’s interest in Chinese culture contributed to her decision to work in the country. Chevalier will continue to research active faults in and around Xizang actively and contribute to our understanding of how past climate developed to work towards predicting future climate change, another topic near and dear to her heart. She will accomplish this by conducting field research, sharing her findings with scientific community, teaching students who will become tomorrow’s scientists, and raising awareness among local populations about the risks they may face in their lifetime. Chevalier’s mother went to Xizang once, realizing her lifelong dreams. Chevalier keeps raising her daughter in this safe and highly international environment, Beijing. When people ask her daughter where she is from at four years old, she proudly answers, “China!” Chevalier wants to learn more about the Chinese language and culture, continue to enjoy the happiness of the Chinese people, and look forward to seeing what China achieves next! 1．What achievement did Chevalier get? A．She established the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences B．She launched the research on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. C．She developed earthquake prediction system for China. D．She won the Chinese Government Friendship Award. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．When Chevalier began her master’s program. B．What Chevalier experienced in China. C．Why Chevalier bases her research in China. D．How Chinese culture has affected Chevalier. 3．Which of the following best describes Chevalier? A．Professional and devoted. B．Sympathetic and open minded. C．honest and careful. D．Innovative and modest. 4．Why does Chevalier mention her daughter in the text? A．To highlight China’s secure environment. B．To prove her close family connections. C．To advocate Chinese learning. D．To emphasize her bond with China. Passage 7 It was in my second year in college. One day, Dr Simpson was lecturing, and we were dutifully taking notes. Suddenly he stopped and fixed a cold stare on a student in the second row. The student stared back, crossed his arms over his chest, and lifted his chin. “What is your problem, young man?” the professor demanded. “You,” the student replied. “Me?” “Yeah, you and the boring course you’re teaching.” I sat in terror and surprise. I had never seen such a scene. “Get out of my class!” Dr Simpson thundered. The student snatched up his books and headed toward the classroom door. The door slammed shut, and Dr Simpson continued his lecture. I didn’t hear a word he said. My complete attention was on the student who had stormed out of the room. Five minutes or so went by; Dr Simpson stopped his lecture. He scanned the class and asked, “What have I been lecturing about for the last five minutes?” I didn’t know. Nobody knew. The class was silent. Then, Dr Simpson said, “John, go tell Fred that he can come back in.” As Fred was making his way back to his seat, Dr Simpson thanked him and complimented him on an excellent acting job. As it turned out, they had cooked it up ahead of time. We sat in stunned silence. And then, Dr Simpson said something I would never forget. “You weren’t listening to my lecture. None of you were. You were all thinking about Fred and our little dust-up. Remember that when you start teaching, any time there is a disruption in class, you lose your students’ attention.” It was one of the most useful lessons I ever learned in college. Over the years, my class was interrupted by fire alarms and other distractions. Every time I lost the class’s attention, I flashed back to the lesson Dr Simpson taught me that day. I gave my students five minutes to discuss what had happened and then said cheerfully, “Let’s get back to today’s lesson plan!” 1．What did Dr Simpson do right after Fred left the classroom? A．He stopped the lecture immediately. B．He continued his lecture as if nothing had happened. C．He apologized to the whole class. D．He asked the students to discuss the incident. 2．Why couldn’t the author remember what Dr Simpson had lectured about in the five minutes after Fred left? A．Because the lecture was too boring. B．Because he was too scared of Dr Simpson. C．Because his attention was fully on the incident with Fred. D．Because he was busy taking notes about the argument. 3．What does the underlined phrase “cooked it up” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A．Solved a difficult problem. B．Prepared a meal together. C．Cooked a delicious dish. D．Invented a false story or plan. 4．What does the author want to share by writing the text? A．A way to deal with a disruption. B．A strategy to handle a conflict. C．A way to discipline students. D．A strategy to attract students. Passage 8 When a powerful snowstorm buried parts of the Wildwood Zoo under more than two feet of snow, a dedicated staff member refused to leave his post. Kyle Kirk, the zoo’s manager in Marshfield, Wisconsin, spent three straight nights at the facility, making sure every animal — across all 27 species — was safe and cared for during the extreme weather. “This is the most snow I think I’ve ever seen in my whole life,” said Kirk, describing the intensity of the storm. At one point, conditions were so severe that he was completely trapped inside the staff building. “There was a solid hour that I really couldn’t help anybody because I was completely trapped by snow.” But as soon as he was able to get outside, Kirk got to work. He began digging out smaller animals that had been buried under the snow, including quail, prairie dogs, and skunks (臭鼬). “I was able to dig them out. Our skunks were completely snowed in,” he said. Despite the serious situation, there was even a moment of humor. “It was hilarious because I think our skunks thought that I brought the snow. They were stomping (跺脚) angrily as if to say, ‘Oh, you can take away the snow now.’” Kirk carved pathways through enclosures (围场) so animals like porcupines and skunks could move around again, and he made sure foxes — who had already shed their winter coats — were warm enough to handle the sudden freeze. Meanwhile, some of the zoo’s larger residents took the storm calmly. The Kodiak bears hung around comfortably, and the lynx seemed right at home in the deep snow. For Kirk, staying through the storm wasn’t a question-it was part of the job. “A lot of other people can call in sick or get snowed in, but simply, I can’t,” he said. “There’s really no reason to have these animals if we’re not going to care for them in the best possible way.” 1．Why did Kirk spend three nights continuously in the zoo? A．To wait for the rescue team. B．To ensure the safety of the animals. C．To repair the damaged staff building. D．To study the behavior of the animals. 2．What does the underlined word “hilarious” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Amusing. B．Confusing. C．Frightening. D．Embarrassing. 3．What kind of picture does paragraph 4 describe? A．Animals’ fear and Kirk’s worry. B．Kirk’s efforts and animals’ reaction. C．Kirk’s loneliness and animals’ anger. D．The storm’s damage and animals’ suffering. 4．What do Kirk’s words in the last paragraph highlight? A．Harmony. B．Confidence. C．Reputation. D．Responsibility. Passage 9 Growing up in Norway, I had heard a lot about polar exploration. As a child, I spent a lot of time outdoors building bonfires (篝火), camping and skiing in the mountains. Aged 14, seven years before my South Pole exploration, I set my sights on becoming the youngest woman to ski across Greenland. At that age, several guiding companies were unwilling to take me on because I was so young. Then I met Lars Ebbesen, an experienced polar guide. Straight away, I felt he respected my ambitions. But I had to go on an exploration to Finnmark first — a county in northern Norway — to prove I was capable. It was dark and cold but I fell in love with the challenge. That experience prepared me for Greenland, where the crossing took 28 days due to terrible weather. It was on my 15th birthday that I decided to go to Antarctica (南极洲). I didn’t tell my mum about my plans at first. I just told my dad, who is like me, a big dreamer. My mum is more pragmatic. My dad and I contacted Lars to work out the details of the trip. When I told my mum, she realized I had already made up my mind and agreed. When I began the exploration last November, I was 21. During the exploration, I was surprised that there was so much snowfall. On the hardest days, I was in fresh snow up to my knees and could only go 9.5km in 10 hours. Towards the end, my lungs were painful, and I struggled to breathe. When I crossed Greenland, Lars nicknamed me “the polar egg”. The idea was that one day I would hatch(破壳)and do a bigger exploration on my own. When I reached the South Pole I sent him an emoji of a chick breaking out of an egg. Though with everything I’ve experienced, I feel much older than that. 1．Why did the author go on a journey to Finnmark? A．To show her abilities. B．To explore a remote area. C．To escape her everyday life. D．To meet an experienced team. 2．What does the underlined word “pragmatic” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Flexible. B．Accessible. C．Athletic. D．Realistic. 3．What can be inferred about the author during her South Pole exploration? A．She braved the physical challenges. B．She enjoyed the landscape most. C．She gained several survival skills. D．She adapted to the environment soon. 4．What did the author want to say by sending Lars the emoji? A．She was ready to take on a new task. B．She made his expectations come true. C．She was worthy of what she achieved. D．She did more than he believed possible. Passage 10 A Chinese motorcycle manufacturer (生产商), ZXMOTO, made history at the World Superbike Championship Portuguese round, which ended on March 29. The relatively new team secured victories in both races of the World Supersport category, marking the first time a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has won at this global competition. Behind the breakthrough is Zhang Xue, whose journey from a workshop to the global racing stage has drawn widespread attention. Driven by his love and passion for motorcycles, Zhang, who was born in a small village in Huaihua, Central China’s Hunan province, began to learn to repair motorcycles at the age of 14. Spending a long time studying engines, he developed technical skills, bringing him a step closer to his racing dream. He worked hard and saved to buy a rickety second-hand motorbike to practice skills. In 2006, at just 19, Zhang did what many considered “crazy” — riding more than 100 kilometers in the rain for a chance to appear on television and show his riding skills. Although his initial attempt fell short, his persistence paid off, eventually earning him an opportunity with a professional racing team. He later worked as both a stunt (特技) rider and technician. However, years of high-intensity training led to injuries, while limitations in China’s motorcycle industry exposed a significant technological gap with global leaders. Realizing this, Zhang shifted his focus from racing to manufacturing. Between 2009 and 2012, he worked at a motorcycle factory in Zhejiang province, mastering the full vehicle development process. In 2013, he moved to Chongqing, a major center of China’s motorcycle industry, where he began his own journey of motorcycle manufacturing. In 2024, he founded ZXMOTO, aiming to develop fully independent engine technology. His efforts contributed to the launch of the 820 RR, a mass-produced civilian motorcycle powered by a domestically developed engine. Adapted for racing, the model delivered the team’s historic double victory in Portugal. 1．What does the underlined word “rickety” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Fast and smooth.B．Old and shaky. C．New and expensive. D．Large and heavy. 2．What did Zhang Xue do to appear on TV? A．Cycle far in the wet. B．Compete for a prize. C．Work as a technician. D．Show off his riding skills. 3．Why did Zhang Xue found ZXMOTO? A．To expose an obvious technological gap. B．To introduce more advanced technologies. C．To master the vehicle development process. D．To develop engine technology of their own. 4．Which words best describe Zhang Xue? A．Flexible and generous. B．Adaptable and demanding. C．Organized and dynamic. D．Determined and hardworking. Passage 11 Jensen Huang has worked hard, overcome challenges and used his life experiences to build one of the most important tech companies. Huang was born in Tainan in 1963, but his father's work took the family to Thailand when he was a child. Then, when Huang was 9, his parents sent him and his brother to the United States due to political tensions in Thailand. Unexpectedly, Huang was sent to a reform school for troubled youth. This may not sound beneficial, but Huang appreciated it. He says, "We worked really hard, and the kids were really tough." The toughness and work ethic (道德) he developed have served him well. After graduating from college, Huang earned a master's degree in electrical engineering. While being a student, he worked as a waiter. Before he took the job, he was very shy, but waiting tables forced him to speak to people. That helped him to get over his shyness. He also learned the importance of admitting mistakes. On his 30th birthday, Huang and two engineering friends founded his company, NVIDIA．They thought it was likely that computers would soon need more powerful technology to display graphics (图像). So NVIDIA produced such hardware: the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in 1999. The first application of this technology was to video games, but it has also been used in other areas. Recently, GPUs have played a key role in the development of AI. Huang's success is attributed to a number of factors including hard work and refusal to give up. But the most important characteristic is his willingness to take risks and learn from failure. This requires humility (谦逊) and honesty, which enables him to recognize and correct mistakes. Huang encourages these attitudes in his employees, which are partly responsible for the company's success. Today, at the age of 62, Huang is the longest - serving CEO of a major technology company. He does not intend to stop anytime soon. 1．How did Huang react to being admitted to a reform school? A．He was shocked at first but settled for it. B．He set a goal to get prepared for his tech career. C．He took it seriously and made full use of it. D．He regretted the reform school but didn't say so. 2．Which may replace the underlined part "attributed to" in paragraph 6? A．due to B．essential to C．identical to D．compared to 3．What is the text mainly about? A．GPU technology's invention and wide application. B．Huang's experiences and qualities leading to his success. C．NVIDIA's development and impact on the tech industry. D．The significance of hard work and risk - taking for a firm. Passage 12 Ethan Shaw devotes his career to recording urban sounds in a time-honored city blessed with profound history and distinctive culture. Distinct from photographers who capture moments with images, he dedicates himself to collecting daily sounds from streets and communities to preserve the warmth and memory of the urban area. “Many people regard a city as a visual space, but I hold the view that it is heard rather than merely seen,” Shaw states. “Sounds carry more precious memories than we can imagine, and they help people feel connected to their roots.” Shaw’s city boasts ancient lanes, traditional stores and vibrant local markets. Every dawn, he heads out with a professional microphone and a digital recorder. He records doorbells of historic residences, shouts of street vendors, laughter from community parks and the soft rustle of leaves in historic gardens. These ordinary but invaluable sounds are gradually fading away amid the rapid modernization of the city. For Shaw, preserving sounds is far more than recording casual noises. He considers himself a custodian of collective city memories. Many elderly locals mention that certain sounds instantly bring their cheerful childhood days back to them, while younger citizens, in turn, gain a deep insight into the city’s past through these vivid and lively recordings. Cooperating closely with local museums and schools, Shaw spares no effort to promote his collection. He organizes offline sound exhibitions and leads immersive workshops for teenagers, and some schools even employ his recordings to instruct students in local history and traditional culture. “I refuse to let these meaningful sounds vanish quietly,” Shaw explains. “I expect them to exist permanently and bond the different generations.” A city culture expert comments, “These sound recordings are not meaningless noise. They are living history that helps citizens cherish their homeland and pass on the unique spirit of the city. “ 1．Who is Ethan Shaw? A．A museum keeper. B．A professional photographer. C．A city sound collector. D．A school teacher. 2．What does the underlined word “custodian” refer to in paragraph 3? A．Traveler. B．Competitor. C．Journalist. D．Guardian. 3．What do the recordings help the young do? A．Record daily sounds. B．Know the city’s past. C．Learn to take photos. D．Attend teenage workshops. 4．What can be inferred from Ethan Shaw’s efforts? A．History relies on photos. B．Sounds bridge generations. C．Modernization saves sounds. D．Museums guide exhibitions. Passage 13 Back in 2003, Erica Fernandez was just a kid helping 20 adults take care of the beach. They overheard a plan to build a processing station for natural gas 14 miles off the coast of Oxnard. The plant would send over 200 tons of air pollution per year to Erica’s community. Not only that, the station would take in millions of gallons of seawater per day to cool its generators, and discharge the water more than 15 degrees centigrade hotter than the surrounding ocean. This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries. Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company. Prospects of stopping the project did not look good. The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it. “The word on the street was that there was nothing we could do.” Behind the scenes, however, opposition was growing, so Erica became the spokesperson for the youth of the town. She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses. She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won! As only the second person in her family to go to college, Erica wants to become an environmental lawyer so she can fight for the environment and for the rights of communities. She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first. She likes to quote the words of her role model, César Chávez: “We are the future. The future is ours.” 1．What can be learned about the to-be-built processing station? A．It is well-equipped. B．It is energy-saving. C．It is climate-damaging. D．It is ecologically-unfriendly. 2．Why does the author mention the authorities’ response in paragraph 2? A．To express Erica’s desperate mood. B．To show the great barriers Erica faced. C．To illustrate the power of public voice. D．To stress the support from the government. 3．Which of the following can best describe Erica? A．Determined and responsible. B．Pioneering and curious. C．Adventurous and aggressive. D．Creative and industrious. 4．What message is mainly conveyed through Erica’s story? A．Teamwork leads to success. B．Bravery eventually pays off. C．Speaking out makes a difference. D．Actions speak louder than words. Passage 14 On a quiet block in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, a bright orange refrigerator sits in Keegan Stephan’s front yard. It is not decoration. Every morning Stephan stocks it with fresh fruit, bread and canned goods. By noon, the shelves are bare. By evening, neighbours have filled them again. Stephan, a civil-rights lawyer, launched the community fridge in January 2025 after he witnessed a sharp rise in food prices which resulted in widespread hunger across New York City. Official data showed that visits to the city’s food pantries (食品分发站) hit 8.4 million in the last quarter of 2024 — a record. “The numbers floored me,” he said. “I had to act.” The rules are simple: take what you need; give what you can. Nobody is asked to show identification, and there is no charge. The fridge runs on a current of goodwill rather than funding. Local bakeries donate day-old bread; a nearby farm stand drops off vegetables every Wednesday. Stephan shoulders most of the daily maintenance himself, cleaning the fridge, checking dates and removing spoiled items. What strikes Stephan most, however, is not the food. It is the conversations. “A retired teacher and a college freshman met at the fridge last month,” he recalled. “Now they champion a weekend reading group for children on the block.” Such connections, he believes, are the fridge’s true harvest. The idea has spread. Three more fridges have appeared within a ten-block radius, each tended by different volunteers. Collectively, they serve roughly 200 households a week. Stephan hopes the model will travel even further. “You don’t need money or a title,” he said. “You just need a spare plug and a heart that refuses to look away.” Food insecurity is a complex challenge, and one fridge cannot solve it. But for the families on Stephan’s block, that bright orange box is proof that a single act of generosity can plant the seeds of something much larger. 1．What happens to the fridge by the middle of the day? A．It is locked up by Stephan. B．It is moved to another block. C．It is restocked by bakeries. D．It has been emptied by people. 2．Why did Stephan set up the community fridge? A．He wanted to reduce food waste. B．He received a government grant. C．He was alarmed by growing starvation. D．He witnessed a sharp rise in food prices 3．What can be learned about the fridge from Paragraph 3? A．It offers only home-cooked meals. B．It is maintained by a team of workers. C．It is financed by a charity organization. D．It depends on neighbourhood generosity. 4．Which of the following can best serve as the title for the passage? A．How to Start a Food Bank B．One Fridge, A Whole Community C．Brooklyn’s Fight Against Rising Prices D．New York’s Hunger Crisis in Numbers Passage 15 There are decisions we take on instinct (本能), without even realizing we are taking them. Two years ago, I left Germany to do volunteering work. I had a couple of disappointing experiences and a boring job in front of me. It was time to go. I found an interesting contact in a small village in Portugal. In exchange for room and board, I would be working with animals in a residence that hosted families with disabled people. And there I went, with just a backpack I was ready to jump into a new adventure. There, I cared for the pets living next to the residents, cleaning their yard, preparing food and caring for them. Within a month I was in charge of all the other volunteers and the organization of the daily work. After 5 months, I left again and moved to Catalonia, in Spain, to live with an Irish family. They offered a roof and food on the passage of their house for abandoned animals I helped care for. During both experiences, I had the chance to discover beautiful little towns and lovely villages. In Portugal, I walked on the coastline and explored those little towns on the top of the dry hills. In Spain I visited Barcelona multiple times, discovering little by little all its corners. Sometimes, my volunteering experience was challenging. I didn’t speak any Portuguese and only a bit of Spanish. But life out there was simple. It was so different from what I used to call “home” before! Going back to previous habits took me time. If you’re wondering if an international volunteering year gap is worth it, despite the uncertain future and the social pressure, I say: go for it. Believe me, in various ways, you will be sure to return transformed, perhaps even improved to a better self. With a bit of luck, you may also discover a new career path. 1．Why did the author choose to leave Germany to do volunteering work? A．To make a change. B．To gain living skills. C．To broaden his views. D．To add working experience. 2．What did the author mainly do during his trip? A．Running an organization. B．Attending to animals. C．Taking care of the disabled. D．Preparing food for volunteers. 3．Which of the following can best describe the author’s trip? A．Simple. B．Romantic. C．Adventurous. D．Rewarding. 4．What can we learn from the author’s experiences? A．Instinct is a key step for new career. B．Backpacking brings us new adventures. C．A gap year helps us escape from reality. D．Volunteering is a journey of self-discovery. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $