专题05 阅读理解之记叙文（期末真题汇编，天津专用）高二英语下学期

**基本信息** 精选天津各区高二下期末真题记叙文阅读，涵盖个人成长、社会温情、跨文化等主题，通过70道选择题考查细节理解、推理判断等能力，适配期末复习与核心素养培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解（记叙文）|70题|细节理解（如Stephen职业信息）、推理判断（如Ruby对善意的看法）、词义猜测（如“anonymously”）|情境贴近生活（如校园、社区故事），问题梯度分明，融入文化意识（如刘加坤建筑理念）与思维品质（如从困境中提炼人生哲理）|

专题05 阅读理解之记叙文 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津新四区·期末）One day, I was sitting in a local coffee shop, and staring at this man in a wheelchair. He could move his head and parts of his fingers but nothing else. He had a servant who cut up his food and placed it on a special mechanically powered fork that he would use to eat. He saw me staring at him and invited me to join him at his table. His name was Stephen. For several hours we sat at that table and we got to know each other on a deeply personal level. I had never known a man who was more radiant (容光焕发), more energizing to talk and get to know than Stephen. Stephen used to be a very successful businessman in Denver. He was in the natural gas business. Thirteen years before, when he was forty, he was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery to occur any moment. He said, “I had so much nervous energy. I saw the storm clouds gathering, and I decided to clean out the gutters (檐沟) rather than sitting around waiting for this gas well to come in.” He climbed up the ladder to clear the piles of pine needles on the roof. As he backed up, he accidentally fell off the roof. He landed on his back. He was paralyzed (瘫痪) for the rest of his life, except for his head and his hand. I asked him, “How do you do it all? How do you suddenly stop hiking, fishing, and running marathons?” He said, “There are three things you have to do when something like this happens. The first thing you have to do is adjust. The second thing you do is adjust. And the third thing you do is adjust.” He said, “By adjusting to your abilities, Bill, you have to change your self-expectations. If you can’t be a physical athlete any longer, then perhaps you can be a spiritual athlete.” He was. 1．The author noticed Stephen at the coffee shop because ______. A．he ate in a special way B．he cut up his food C．he was staring at the author D．he looked very energetic 2．What was Stephen’s occupation before his accident? A．He was a coffee shop owner. B．He was in the natural gas business. C．He was a professional athlete. D．He was a servant for the disabled. 3．What caused Stephen’s accident? A．He was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery. B．He was cleaning out the gutters and fell off the ladder. C．He was hiking and slipped on a mountain trail. D．He was running a marathon and collapsed. 4．“A spiritual athlete” Stephen mentioned in the last paragraph might be _____. A．humorous and sensitive B．sympathetic and caring C．faithful and easygoing D．optimistic and open-minded 5．What advice did Stephen give about dealing with a major life change like his? A．One should give up all hope and accept the new situation. B．One should find a completely new hobby immediately. C．One should adjust to the new abilities and change self-expectations. D．One should try to go back to the old way of life as soon as possible. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在咖啡店认识了瘫痪的Stephen，了解到他的经历及面对困境时的生活态度。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“He could move his head and parts of his fingers but nothing else. He had a servant who cut up his food and placed it on a special mechanically powered fork that he would use to eat.(他只能移动头部和部分手指，其他部位都动不了。他有一个仆人会把食物切碎，放在一个特制的机械动力叉子上，他就用这个叉子吃饭)”可知，作者注意到Stephen是因为他吃饭的方式很特别。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Stephen used to be a very successful businessman in Denver. He was in the natural gas business.(史蒂芬曾经是丹佛一位非常成功的商人。他从事天然气行业)”可知，他事故前从事天然气行业。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“He climbed up the ladder to clear the piles of pine needles on the roof. As he backed up, he accidentally fell off the roof.(他爬上梯子清理屋顶上的松针堆。当他后退时，不小心从屋顶上摔了下来)”可知，他是清理檐沟时从梯子上摔下导致事故。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“If you can’t be a physical athlete any longer, then perhaps you can be a spiritual athlete.(如果你不能再成为一名体能运动员，那么也许你可以成为一名精神运动员)”结合前文Stephen积极面对瘫痪生活可知，他说的“精神运动员”应是乐观且思想开明的。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The first thing you have to do is adjust. The second thing you do is adjust. And the third thing you do is adjust.(你要做的第一件事是调整。第二件事是调整。第三件事还是调整)”及最后一段中“By adjusting to your abilities, Bill, you have to change your self-expectations.(Bill，通过适应你的能力，你必须改变你的自我期望)”可知，Stephen对于应对重大生活变故的建议是调整以适应新能力并改变自我期望。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·天津西青区·期末） Have you ever noticed how zucchini (西葫芦) is given? Unlike peaches or apples, which are handed to you with confidence, zucchini is left anonymously—no note, no explanation, no one taking credit for it. It feels like the forgotten child of the vegetable kingdom. “Who should we thank for this gift?” I asked. “I don’t know,” Rachel replied. “You know how it is with zucchini.” Of course I did. Nobody grows it on purpose; it just grows uncontrollably, taking over gardens everywhere. The next morning, I cautiously stepped into my office, unsure of what might await me. On my desk sat a white box with a piece of bread inside. It smelled and tasted wonderful. “Who made the banana bread?” I asked. Rachel smiled and responded, “It’s zucchini bread.” I froze. “It’s delicious! But I don’t like zucchini.” “Neither do I,” Rachel admitted. “But years ago, I found a recipe for zucchini bread, and now I look forward to zucchini season.” I took another bite and wondered, “How can something so tasty come from something I don’t enjoy?” Rachel shrugged and said, “It’s life. With effort and creativity, you can turn almost anything around. Even zucchini.” Later that day, I thought about Rachel’s words. Life, like zucchini, often gives us things we don’t ask for—unexpected difficulties, disappointments, or even challenges. But with patience and clever thinking, we can turn those moments into something valuable, even enjoyable. As I finished the last bite of the bread, I realized that zucchini wasn’t just a vegetable; it was a reminder to stay strong and see things from a new angle. 1．What did the author discover in her office one morning? A．A handwritten note along with the zucchini. B．A loaf of banana bread on her desk. C．A zucchini placed on her office chair. D．A thoughtful gift from someone at work. 2．What does the underlined word “anonymously” probably mean in Paragraph 2? A．Without leaving any name. B．Without being noticed. C．Without hesitation. D．Without purpose. 3．What did the author think of the zucchini bread? A．Traditional. B．Wonderful. C．Unhealthy. D．Ordinary. 4．Why does Rachel look forward to zucchini season? A．She sells zucchini to her neighbors. B．She likes growing zucchini in her garden. C．She uses zucchini for many dishes. D．She enjoys making zucchini bread. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To show readers a fine view of life. B．To share a story about zucchini bread. C．To teach readers how to grow zucchini. D．To encourage people to work hard. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲了作者在她的办公室收到了西葫芦面包，她很惊讶，因为平时别人送礼物几乎不会送西葫芦。她吃到美味的面包，她以为是用香蕉做的，结果她同事告诉她是用西葫芦做的，她不敢相信令人反感的东西会做出那么美味的食物。其实这就如同生活，只要你肯努力，一切都可以改变。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The next morning, I cautiously stepped into my office, unsure of what might await me. On my desk sat a white box with a piece of bread inside. It smelled and tasted wonderful. “Who made the banana bread?” I asked. Rachel smiled and responded, “It’s zucchini bread.” I froze. “It’s delicious! But I don’t like zucchini.”(第二天早上，我小心翼翼地走进办公室，不确定会有什么在等着我。我的办公桌上放着一个白色的盒子，里面有一片面包。它闻起来很香，吃起来也很棒。“谁做的香蕉面包？”我问道。瑞秋微笑着回答说：“这是西葫芦面包。”我愣住了。“很好吃！但我不喜欢西葫芦”)”可知，作者在办公室发现了一份来自同事的贴心礼物。故选D项。 2．词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“no note, no explanation, no one taking credit for it(没有便条，没有解释，也没人声称是自己送的)”可知，“anonymously”意思是“Without leaving any name.（不留下任何名字）”。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It smelled and tasted wonderful.(它闻起来和尝起来都很棒)”可知，作者认为西葫芦面包很棒。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But years ago, I found a recipe for zucchini bread, and now I look forward to zucchini season.(但几年前，我找到了一个西葫芦面包的食谱，现在我期待西葫芦季)”可知，Rachel期待西葫芦季是因为她喜欢做西葫芦面包。故选D项。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Life, like zucchini, often gives us things we don’t ask for—unexpected difficulties, disappointments, or even challenges. But with patience and clever thinking, we can turn those moments into something valuable, even enjoyable. (生活就像西葫芦，常常给予我们一些并非自己所求的东西——意外的困难、失望，甚至是挑战。但凭借耐心与巧思，我们能够将这些时刻转化为有价值，甚至令人愉悦的事情)”可知，作者目的是通过西葫芦和西葫芦面包的故事向读者展示一种对生活的美好视角。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津五区县·期末） Standing at the finish line, 70-year-old Bob Long spent a while reflecting on the achievement he’d just made. Behind him was the wild, endless Mongolian grassland extending into the distance. This American had just become the oldest person to ever complete and win the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race. Long, a rider all his life, entered the race after being inspired by All the Wild Horses, a movie based on the grueling event. Fearing that he wouldn’t be able to complete it, he set about preparing his mind and body for this “hardest, toughest, most demanding thing you can do on a horse”, an annual 1000-kilometer race that was recognized as the world’s longest horse race by The Guinness Book of Records in 2011. He confirmed his belief that preparation can surpass youth, as some of the other riders were less prepared. Although Long had been riding horses for many years, the hardship and uncertainty of the task pushed him to his limit and forced him to depend entirely on his own will. The race organizers had provided an extensive support network to keep an eye on the participants from afar. Despite that, the physical strain of riding such a long distance made simple things like squatting (蹲) down at the end of the day almost impossible. Along the vast race course there were unpredictable circumstances beyond Long’s control, however well prepared he’d been. Weather was one of them, which could switch from heavy rain to burning unexpectedly. Above all else, the biggest obstacle was the state of mind. Without a living soul in sight, Long was desperate for interaction, guidance, and comfort. This feeling of loneliness accounted for his hope that one of his fellow competitors would catch up. Regardless of the hardship, Long felt a sort of spiritual adventure while traveling through the wilderness. He was provided with some memorable moments while connecting with nature. He also grew to love the country and the communities along the route. Still holding the passion for riding, Long never dismisses the idea of competing in another Mongol Derby. 1．What distinguished Bob Long from other competitors in the Mongol Derby? A．He rode the whole race course alone. B．He completed the toughest part of the course. C．He was the oldest participant of the horse race. D．He was most likely to enter the competition again. 2．What does the underlined word “grueling” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Unpredictable but memorable. B．Difficult and exhausting. C．Comfortable and pleasant. D．Romantic but time-consuming. 3．Why did Bob Long decide to enter the Mongol Derby? A．He wanted to break the Guinness World Record. B．He was encouraged by a movie about the race. C．He believed his years of riding experience would guarantee victory. D．He was eager to explore the Mongolian grassland. 4．What was the biggest challenge that Long faced during the race? A．The changeable weather. B．The mental state in the course. C．The difficulty in finding the right route. D．The physical strain of riding a long distance. 5．What is the text mainly about? A．An introduction to the Mongol Derby. B．A review of a film based on the longest horse race. C．The experience of the Mongol Derby’s oldest winner. D．The preparations before a long and difficult horse race. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了蒙古德比（Mongol Derby）赛马比赛中，最年长的参赛者和获胜者鲍勃·朗（Bob Long）的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This American had just become the oldest person to ever complete and win the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race.(这位美国人刚刚成为有史以来完成并赢得世界上最长赛马比赛蒙古德比的年龄最大的人)”可知，鲍勃·朗区别于其他赛马选手的是他是最年长的参赛者。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。第二段提到“a movie based on the grueling event.(以grueling赛事为原型的电影)”，紧接着第三段进一步解释这个比赛，根据第三段中的“Fearing that he wouldn’t be able to complete it, he set about preparing his mind and body for this “hardest, toughest, most demanding thing you can do on a horse”, an annual 1000-kilometer race that was recognized as the world’s longest horse race by The Guinness Book of Records in 2011.(由于担心自己无法完成比赛，他开始为这场‘在马上能做的最困难、最艰难、要求最高的事情’做好身心准备，这是一场一年一度的1000公里的比赛，2011年被吉尼斯世界纪录认定为世界上最长的赛马)”可知，该赛马比赛是一场最艰难、要求最高的比赛，推测划线单词grueling的意思是“艰难的、使人精疲力竭的”，和选项B意思一致。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Long, a rider all his life, entered the race after being inspired by All the Wild Horses, a movie based on the grueling event.(朗一生都是骑手，他在观看了以这场艰苦赛事为原型的电影《所有的野马》后参加了比赛。)”可知，鲍勃·朗决定参加蒙古德比是受一部关于这场比赛的电影的鼓舞。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Above all else, the biggest obstacle was the state of mind.(最重要的是，最大的障碍是精神状态)”可知，对鲍勃·朗来说，最大的挑战是在比赛过程中的精神状态。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Standing at the finish line, 70-year-old Bob Long spent a while reflecting on the achievement he’d just made. Behind him was the wild, endless Mongolian grassland extending into the distance. This American had just become the oldest person to ever complete and win the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race.(站在终点线上，70岁的鲍勃·朗花了一段时间反思自己刚刚取得的成就。在他身后，是一片辽阔、一望无际的蒙古草原。这位美国人刚刚成为有史以来完成并赢得世界上最长赛马比赛蒙古德比的年龄最大的人)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了最年长的赛马选手鲍勃·朗赢得比赛的经历。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·天津蓟州·期末）“If you could have any three things, what would you want?” Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking that question, but it’s not a game. She asks it at nursing homes. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents’ (住户) wishes come true. Ruby Kate has long been close to older folks. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey, is a nurse who works at nursing homes in northwest Arkansas, and Ruby Kate often stays with her in the summer. Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. “What are you looking at?” Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said she was watching her dog being led away by his new owner after a visit. Pearl didn’t know when she would see her dog again. Ruby Kate and Amanda asked around and discovered that the nursing home didn’t allow residents to have dogs and Pearl couldn’t afford to pay anyone to look after hers. So Ruby Kate decided to do something. Amanda began her project by asking residents to name the three things they wanted most in life. “This way seems easier than asking, ’What do you want?’” she explained. “It helps people communicate their needs more clearly.” At first she worried that people might request cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide. Instead, they expressed hopes to receive chocolate bars, pants that fit properly, and even wanted someone to talk to. “It broke me,” Amanda says. “We left the nursing home that day and went straight to a store and bought as many items as we could.” They granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations. The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so that Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, hoping to collect $5,000, which was realized in a month. Then it became a nonprofit and planned to start its first nationwide donation. Ruby Kate doesn’t plan to stop there. “I consider kindness to be my hobby,” she says, “and I’m very good at it.” By making kindness a part of life, she shows that even small acts can bring big happiness. 1．Why did Ruby ask nursing home residents what they wanted most? A．To satisfy her own curiosity. B．To show her sympathy to them. C．To help them realize their wishes. D．To check on their living conditions. 2．How did Ruby get the idea to ask residents the question? A．By working together with her mother. B．By noticing what happened to a resident. C．By helping a resident get back her dog. D．By living with older folks for a long time. 3．What shocked Amanda after she got the answers from the residents? A．They just asked for some simple items. B．What they needed were some luxuries. C．What they wanted were beyond her reach. D．They were poorly treated in the nursing home. 4．What does the underlined word “granted” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Ignored. B．Promised. C．Met. D．Denied. 5．How does Ruby Kate view kindness? A．As a passion she is skilled at. B．As a task adults should finish. C．As a duty she performed. D．As a game kids love playing. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了11岁的Ruby Kate通过询问养老院住户愿望并努力帮他们实现，展现善意带来幸福。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents’(住户) wishes come true. (更令人惊讶的是，她随后开始努力让住户们的愿望成真。)”可知，Ruby询问养老院住户最想要什么是为了帮助他们实现愿望。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. (去年五月，Ruby Kate注意到一位名叫Pearl的住户正凝视着窗外。她看起来很悲伤。)”以及第四段中“So Ruby Kate decided to do something. (所以Ruby Kate决定做点什么。)”可知，Ruby是通过注意到一位住户发生的事情，从而产生询问住户这个问题的想法的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“At first she worried that people might request cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide. Instead, they expressed hopes to receive chocolate bars, pants that fit properly, and even wanted someone to talk to. (起初，她担心人们可能会要求汽车和其他一个11岁孩子无法提供的东西。相反，他们表达了希望收到巧克力棒、合身的裤子，甚至希望有人能和他们说说话。)”可知，Amanda从住户那里得到答案后，感到震惊的是他们只要求一些简单的物品。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据第五段中“We left the nursing home that day and went straight to a store and bought as many items as we could. (那天我们离开了养老院，直接去了一家商店，买了尽可能多的东西。)”以及“the wishes of about 100 people in three months (三个月内约100人的愿望)”可知，他们买了尽可能多的东西，满足了大约100人的愿望。故granted的意思是“满足”。A. Ignored忽视；B. Promised承诺；C. Met满足；D. Denied拒绝。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段中““I consider kindness to be my hobby,” she says, “and I’m very good at it.” (“我认为善良是我的爱好，”她说，“而且我很擅长。”)”可知，Ruby Kate认为善良是她擅长的一种热情。故选A。 Passage 5 （24-25高二下·天津和平·期末）You have probably heard the expression “watching the world go by.” I guess it is usually used in the context of just passing time, relaxing, and not doing anything, just observing, sort of a state of inaction. For me this expression has a new meaning. It literally means watching the world go by! As I stare out the window up here I see the Earth slowly rotating in the opposite direction. I guess you could see it both ways: some may see it as if they are stationary and the Earth is rotating, like I do: and some may see it as if the Earth is stationary and they are rotating. The reality is that we are both rotating in the same direction but the station is going about 20 times faster than Earth so it makes it feel like the Earth is rotating in the opposite direction. During sunlight (daytime) you can see hundreds of shades of blue in the oceans depending on the depth of the ocean and how the sun is reflecting off the surface. The cities are easily distinguishable because they look like someone took a spade (铁锹) and messed up the ground in that area. The agricultural lands have specific geometric shapes and demonstrate different colors based on the crop and the type of soil. You cannot see any borders; you cannot tell where one country ends and another one starts; the only border you see is the border between land and water. The best part and by far my favorite view up here is the view of the universe at night. The stars up here are unbelievable! It looks like someone has spread diamond dust over a black velvet blanket. The Milky Way is easily visible, like a rainbow of stars over the entire earth. I cannot keep my eyes off them. These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. I have a hard time sleeping too long because I keep forcing my eyes open to just see this beauty and take it all in only a second longer. Good night! My window awaits me so I can watch the world go by and feel all your tears and laugher from below. 1．The passage is most probably written in ________. A．the writer’s study B．a school library C．the space station D．a research balloon 2．According to the passage, why does the Earth appear to rotate in the opposite direction from the ISS? A．Because the space station is stationary while the Earth rotates. B．Because the space station rotates in the opposite direction of the Earth. C．Because the space station orbits the Earth much faster than the Earth’s rotation speed. D．Because the Earth’s rotation speed is 20 times faster than the space station. 3．What can we infer from the author’s description of the night view? A．The author is not used to the space environment. B．The beauty of the universe makes the author excited and reluctant to sleep. C．The stars in space are similar to what we see on Earth. D．The author feels lonely while looking at the universe at night. 4．The tone of this passage can be best described as ________. A．informative and objective B．humorous and light-hearted C．emotional and enthusiastic D．mysterious and suspenseful 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者从国际空间站的视角描述观察地球与宇宙的独特体验：白天可见海洋、城市和农田的细节，夜晚则沉醉于璀璨星空，并抒发对太空美景的震撼与留恋。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“For me this expression has a new meaning. It literally means watching the world go by! As I stare out the window up here I see the Earth slowly rotating in the opposite direction. (对我来说，这个表达有了新的含义。它现在字面意思就是看着世界流转！当我从高处的窗口望出去时，我看到地球正缓缓朝相反方向旋转)”可知，作者从高处的窗户观察地球旋转，说明作者身处空间站中。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The reality is that we are both rotating in the same direction but the station is going about 20 times faster than Earth so it makes it feel like the Earth is rotating in the opposite direction. (实际情况是，我们其实在朝同一方向旋转，只是空间站的运行速度比地球自转快了约20倍，因此产生了地球在反向旋转的错觉)”可知，空间站绕地球运行的速度远快于地球自转速度，因此从国际空间站看地球似乎在反向旋转。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“The stars up here are unbelievable! It looks like someone has spread diamond dust over a black velvet blanket. The Milky Way is easily visible, like a rainbow of stars over the entire earth. I cannot keep my eyes off them. These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. I have a hard time sleeping too long because I keep forcing my eyes open to just see this beauty and take it all in only a second longer. (这里的星空简直不可思议！仿佛有人将钻石粉末撒在了黑色天鹅绒毯上。银河清晰可见，如同横跨整个地球的星辰彩虹。我完全无法移开视线——这是我生命中最宁静的时刻，能感受到源源不断的正能量。我甚至舍不得睡太久，总是强撑着眼皮，只为多欣赏一秒这壮丽景象，多沉浸一刻这绝美画面)”可知，作者反复强调星空带来的震撼以及自己的留恋，由此可知，宇宙之美让作者兴奋且不愿入睡。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。作者在第四段中“The stars up here are unbelievable! (这里的星空简直不可思议)”和“These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. (是我生命中最宁静的时刻，能感受到源源不断的正能量)”使用了大量主观的赞美词汇，并在结尾“Good night! My window awaits me so I can watch the world go by and feel all your tears and laugher from below. (晚安！我的舷窗正等待着我，让我能继续凝望这流转的世界，感知你们在地球上的每一滴泪水与欢笑)”表达自己的个人情感，由此可知，作者用充满感情且热情的语调分享太空体验。故选C项。 Passage 6 （24-25高二下·天津南开中学·期末）The TV room at the south end of our house is like a black hole: It’s the place where things often end up if there’s no other place to put them, or if I can’t decide whether to throw them away. As such, it’s a land of perfectly serviceable cardboard boxes, old magazines saved for the recipes I will never try, shoes that are just about but not quite worn out, a wood stove I rarely light and other odds and ends. Just the other night, I heard a scratching sound coming from the TV room. I went out to have a look, but of course there was no sound when I got there. Yet after I had gone to bed, it was loud enough to wake me. The next morning at breakfast the scratching continued even as I entered the room, long enough for me to identify the source, which was the stovepipe leading from the wood stove. Ever so carefully, I approached and opened the stove’s front doors. There it was — a surprised, little squirrel, looking straight up at me. I immediately shut the stove doors and considered what to do. I didn’t want to kill it, so I decided I would give it an easy escape route. I closed the door to the kitchen and opened the outside door. It was a windy, freezing day, and the cold air immediately rushed in. I threw the stove doors open, stepped back and waited — but not for long. The squirrel jumped out of the stove, but it was upset and didn’t head outside. Instead, it tore through my magazines in piles, ran up the curtains, and then broke my collection of soda bottles, sending several crashing to the floor. The animal was in a complete panic, and all I could do was stand back and hope it would leave. It finally dawned on me that I was probably the thing scaring it into a panic. So, I quickly left the room. When I returned it had gone. Job done. All in all, two jobs were done that day. Not only did I evacuate a squirrel, but the animal did me a big favor: it made the TV room into more of a mess than it was before, to the point where I could stand it no longer. I made a great effort in making the room tidy. Finally, I had the clean, inviting space I had planned to have all along. 1．What does the author mean by describing the TV room as “a black hole”? A．The author cannot find anything in the TV room except a hole. B．The TV room contains various things that the author rarely uses. C．The TV room is too dark to see things as clear as possible. D．There is no space to put anything in the TV room. 2．What did the author do when he/she first saw the squirrel? A．The author attempted to catch it immediately. B．The author ignored the squirrel and left. C．The author closed the stove’s front doors. D．The author caught it without any hesitation. 3．What does the word “panic” mean in Para.5? A．A state of excitement and joy B．A state of standing still without moving C．A feeling of fear and anxiety D．A feeling of being embarrassed 4．According to the last paragraph, what is the author’s attitude towards the squirrel? A．The author was annoyed with the squirrel. B．The author was upset about the squirrel’s leaving. C．The author doesn’t like the squirrel. D．The author felt grateful to the squirrel. 5．What might the best title of the passage? A．A Squirrel’s Chaos Leads to an Unexpected Cleanup. B．A Squirrel’s Escape from a Wood Stove. C．Saving a Squirrel: A Lesson in Kindness. D．Trapped in the Stove: A Rescue Mission in Winter. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自家电视房因堆放杂物而混乱不堪。一天，一只松鼠被困在房内的木炉里。作者打开门窗试图让松鼠逃走，但松鼠惊慌失措，制造了更大混乱。最终松鼠离开，作者趁机清理了房间。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“The TV room at the south end of our house is like a black hole: It’s the place where things often end up if there’s no other place to put them, or if I can’t decide whether to throw them away. As such, it’s a land of perfectly serviceable cardboard boxes, old magazines saved for the recipes I will never try, shoes that are just about but not quite worn out, a wood stove I rarely light and other odds and ends.(我们家南端的电视房就像一个黑洞：如果找不到其他地方放东西，或者我拿不定主意要不要扔掉，东西最终都会堆到那里。因此，这里成了完好无损的纸板箱、为我永远不会尝试的食谱而保存的旧杂志、快要穿坏但还没完全穿坏的鞋子、我很少生火的木炉以及其他各种零碎物品的天下)”可知，作者说自家电视房就像一个黑洞，指她一旦有用不着又舍不得扔的东西都放那里，导致那里放着各种各样的很少用到的杂物。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“I immediately shut the stove doors and considered what to do.(我立刻关上了炉子的门，考虑接下来该怎么办)”可知，作者发现炉子里有一只松鼠的第一反应就是把炉子前门关住。故选C项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段“The squirrel jumped out of the stove, but it was upset and didn’t head outside. Instead, it tore through my magazines in piles, ran up the curtains, and then broke my collection of soda bottles, sending several crashing to the floor.(松鼠从炉子里跳了出来，但它很不安，并没有朝外面去。相反，它在一堆堆杂志里撕扯着，爬上窗帘，然后打碎了我的汽水瓶收藏，好几个瓶子摔到地上碎了)”可知，小松鼠的表现说明它很恐惧慌乱，由此推测panic的意思是“恐慌”。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“All in all, two jobs were done that day. Not only did I evacuate a squirrel, but the animal did me a big favor: it made the TV room into more of a mess than it was before, to the point where I could stand it no longer. I made a great effort in making the room tidy. Finally, I had the clean, inviting space I had planned to have all along.(总的来说，那天完成了两项工作。我不仅把松鼠赶走了，而且这个动物还帮我做了一件大事：它把电视房弄得比以前更乱了，乱到我再也无法忍受。我费了好大一番功夫才把房间整理干净。最后，我得到了我一直计划要的那个干净、吸引人的空间)”推测，最后作者对小松鼠的出现是感激的，此事促使她把电视房清理干净了，做了她一直想做去没做的事情。故选D项。 5．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“All in all, two jobs were done that day. Not only did I evacuate a squirrel, but the animal did me a big favor: it made the TV room into more of a mess than it was before, to the point where I could stand it no longer. I made a great effort in making the room tidy. Finally, I had the clean, inviting space I had planned to have all along.(总的来说，那天完成了两项工作。我不仅把松鼠赶走了，而且这个动物还帮我做了一件大事：它把电视房弄得比以前更乱了，乱到我再也无法忍受。我费了好大一番功夫才把房间整理干净。最后，我得到了我一直计划要的那个干净、吸引人的空间)”可知，本文主要讲述了一只小松鼠的意外出现把作者家原本就乱糟糟装满杂物的电视房弄得更糟，促使她对电视房做了大清理，得到了一个干净整洁的屋子，做了她一直想做去没做的事情。所以短文的最佳标题为“A Squirrel’s Chaos Leads to an Unexpected Cleanup.翻译 一只松鼠引发混乱，带来意外的大扫除”。故选A项。 Passage 7 （24-25高二下·天津南开·期末） Chinese architect Liu Jiakun, 68, was awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize on March 4, becoming the second winner from China to receive the highest honor in the field of architecture. Based in Chengdu, Liu’s career covers four decades and more than 30 projects. He founded Jiakun Architects in 1999 and has built a diverse body of work, ranging from small, beautifully designed museums and monuments to large commercial buildings and master plans for cities. Rather than following a distinct style, Liu’s projects include local elements and rely on “low-tech” simplicity to achieve beauty, The Spaces reported. “He has developed a strategy that never relies on a fixed method but rather on evaluating the specific characteristics and requirements of each project differently,” the jury (评审团) said in its citation announcing the award. One of Liu’s most well-known projects was the so-called “rebirth bricks” he created after the terrible Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. To aid in reconstruction, Liu made bricks using local wheat fiber, cement (水泥) and rubble (瓦砾) from collapsed buildings. More than just recycling, these bricks were “a poetic metaphor” for the rebirth of the material and “the spiritual rebirth of the community at a time of national mourning”, reported The Guardian. These bricks were later used in several of his projects, including the Shuijingfang Museum in Chengdu and the Novartis pharmaceutical (制药) company in Shanghai. Liu’s design also focuses on ordinary people. This is reflected in his largest project, West Village, a five-story urban complex completed in 2015 in Chengdu. The complex includes a soccer field, a market, and pathways (通道) for cyclists and pedestrians (行人). With grass growing through holes in the bricks, the project celebrates “the vitality of ‘everydayness’,” wrote critic Austin Williams in 2017. It has become a popular destination for city residents to spend their leisure time. “The purpose of architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified (有尊严的) living environment. People’s real lives, happiness and dignity are what we pursue,” Liu told China Daily. 1．Why did Liu Jiakun win the Pritzker Architecture Prize according to the jury? A．He consistently applied high-tech methods to create elegant designs. B．He developed a unique strategy that adapts to each project’s specific needs. C．He focused primarily on large commercial buildings to boost the urban economy. D．He was the first Chinese architect to receive international recognition. 2．How does Liu Jiakun incorporate local elements into his architecture to achieve beauty? A．By using advanced technology to modernize traditional materials. B．By emphasizing simplicity and low-tech solutions with cultural features. C．By designing only monuments and museums to preserve heritage. D．By combining Western styles with Chinese motifs for global appeal. 3．Which of the following statements about the“rebirth bricks” is NOT true? A．They were created by using rubble from buildings destroyed in the Wenchuan earthquake. B．They symbolized both material recycling and spiritual renewal for the community. C．They were only used in Chengdu-based projects like the Shuijingfang Museum. D．They represented a response to the disaster and a metaphor for rebirth. 4．What does Liu’s West Village project highlight? A．The beauty of natural landscapes. B．The energy of residents’ daily lives. C．The influence of Western architecture. D．The importance of eco-friendly materials. 5．What is Liu’s ultimate goal in architecture? A．To contribute to a city’s economic growth. B．To design buildings with global appeal. C．To improve people’s quality of life. D．To create artistic and symbolic landmarks. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了中国建筑师刘家琨获2025年普利兹克奖，介绍其设计理念是因地制宜，融入本土元素与低技术美学，并通过“再生砖”和“西村大院”项目体现对社会关怀与日常生活活力的关注。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段中““He has developed a strategy that never relies on a fixed method but rather on evaluating the specific characteristics and requirements of each project differently,” the jury (评审团) said in its citation announcing the award. (评委会在颁奖词中表示：“他发展了一种策略，从不依赖固定方法，而是根据不同项目的具体特点和需求进行评估。”)”可知，评委会颁给刘家琨该奖项的原因是他开创了一种独特的策略，适应每个项目的具体需求。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Rather than following a distinct style, Liu’s projects include local elements and rely on “low-tech” simplicity to achieve beauty, The Spaces reported. (The Spaces报道称，“刘的作品不拘泥于特定风格，而是融入本土元素，依靠‘低技术’的简洁性实现美感。”)”可知，刘家琨通过强调具有文化特色的简约设计和低技术解决方案做到这一点。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“To aid in reconstruction, Liu made bricks using local wheat fiber, cement (水泥) and rubble (瓦砾) from collapsed buildings. More than just recycling, these bricks were “a poetic metaphor” for the rebirth of the material and “the spiritual rebirth of the community at a time of national mourning”, reported The Guardian. These bricks were later used in several of his projects, including the Shuijingfang Museum in Chengdu and the Novartis pharmaceutical (制药) company in Shanghai. (为了帮助灾后重建，刘家琨就地取材，用小麦纤维、水泥和倒塌建筑的瓦砾制成特殊砖块。英国《卫报》评价称，这些“再生砖”不仅是环保材料，更是“充满诗意的隐喻”——既象征物质的重生，也承载着国殇时刻社区精神的重塑。这些砖块后来被广泛应用于他的多个项目中，包括成都水井坊博物馆和上海诺华制药公司总部)”可知，砖块还被用于上海的项目，非仅限于成都。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段中“With grass growing through holes in the bricks, the project celebrates “the vitality of ‘everydayness’,” wrote critic Austin Williams in 2017. (砖缝间青草蔓生，这个项目颂扬着“日常生活的蓬勃生命力”，评论家Austin Williams在2017年如此写道)”可知，西村大院项目彰显了居民日常生活的蓬勃活力。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段““The purpose of architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified (有尊严的) living environment. People’s real lives, happiness and dignity are what we pursue,” Liu told China Daily. (刘对《中国日报》表示：“建筑的目的是创造美好、公正且有尊严的生活环境。我们追求的是人们的真实生活、幸福和尊严。”)”可知，刘家琨在建筑上的最终目标是提高人们的生活质量。故选C项。 Passage 8 （24-25高二下·天津河西·期末） The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic, and sharing my love of music, disapproved of it as a profession. This was understandable in view of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years. Though much beloved and respected in the community, he earned barely enough to provide for his large family. As a consequence of this example in the family, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with uncertain financial rewards. My parents insisted on college instead of a music school, and to college I went-quite happily, as I remember, for although I loved my violin and spent most of my spare time practicing, I had many other interests. Before my graduation from college, the family met with severe financial reverses and I felt it my duty to leave college and take a job. Thus was I launched upon a business career—which I always think of as the wasted years. Now I do not for a moment mean to disparage (贬低) business. My whole point is that it was not for me. I went into it for money, and aside from the satisfaction of being able to help the family, money is all I got out of it. It was not enough. I felt that life was passing me by. I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, accumulated enough to enable me to go abroad to study music. I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man released from jail, sailed for Europe. I stayed four years, worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before and enjoyed every minute of it. “Enjoyed” is too mild a word. I walked on air. I really lived. I was a free man and I was doing what I loved to do and what I was meant to do. If I had stayed in business, I might be a comparatively wealthy man today, but I do not believe I would have made a success of living. I would have given up all those inner satisfactions that money can never buy. 1．The writer’s parents didn’t want him to take a music career mainly because . A．the writer didn’t show much talent in playing music B．college was a much better option than a music school C．it seemed an unstable and financially-challenged profession D．the living conditions of the writer’s parents weren’t good enough 2．What can be learned about the writer’s experience of college? A．The writer enjoyed the fruitful college life B．The writer dropped out before graduation. C．The writer kept playing the violin every day. D．The writer went to college unwillingly. 3．What was the most important thing the writer achieved from his business career? A．A sense of belonging B．A considerable fortune C．The satisfaction of helping others D．The pride of being a wealthy man. 4．What does the underlined sentence I walked on air. in Paragraph 3 mean? A．I was interviewed by a broadcaster. B．My music was alive on broadcast. C．I felt very relaxed indeed D．I was extremely excited 5．What message does the passage mainly convey? A．Being able to do what one loves is the best kind of life. B．A success of living depends on one’s adaption to life. C．One should think twice before he/she makes a decision. D．Ups and downs make one even stronger. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者为了帮助家庭解决经济危机不得不放弃自己的音乐梦想去经商，后来他义无反顾去国外继续学习音乐的故事。 1．推理判断题。由文章第一段第六句“As a consequence of this example in the family, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with uncertain financial rewards. ”（作为这个家庭例子的结果，只要一提到音乐这个职业，人们就会联想到一种充满风险和不确定性的存在。）可知音乐这个职业应该是不稳定的和具有经济挑战的事业。故选C项。 2．事实细节题。根据第二段第一句“Before my graduation from college, the family met with severe financial reverses and I felt it my duty to leave college and take a job.（在我大学毕业之前，我的家庭遭遇到了严重的经济逆转，因此我觉得我有责任离开大学去参加工作。）可知作者在毕业之前辍学了。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段的“ I went into it for money, and aside from the satisfaction of being able to help the family, money is all I got out of it.”（我为了钱而进入商界，除了能够帮助家人的满足感之外，钱是我从中得到的唯一东西。）可知，除了金钱本身，作者从商业生涯中唯一获得的、有价值的东西就是帮助家人的那种满足感。故选C。 4．句义猜测题。根据第三段中“I stayed four years, worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before and enjoyed every minute of it. “Enjoyed” is too mild a word.”（我待在那里四年比以前梦想当中的工作更加努力，并且享受着每一分钟。享受对我来说是个太温柔的词汇。）可知作者对于学习音乐这件事情不仅是享受的，而且从作者表明享受这个词太温柔得出划线短语“ I walked on air.”（走在空气中）表达了作者的激动和兴奋之情。故选D项。 5．主旨大意题。根据第四段第一句“If I had stayed in business, I might be a comparatively wealthy man today, but I do not believe I would have made a success of living.”（如果我继续做生意，我或许现在是一个相当富有的人，但是我相信我不会取得生活的成功。）可知作者想要传达的观点是做自己喜欢的事情才是生活的成功这个道理。故选A项。 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津河东·期末） I still remember the days when I was a youthful student in an engineering school. I lived a casual life, without caring about the future. I smoked, drank with friends and made girl friends. Little did I realize that casualness would certainly lead to loss. Two years had passed and I was staring down a report card that highlighted (使……突出) FAIL in more than half the subjects. I didn’t care, at least not till my dad found out about it. You see, I studied in India and unlike the United States where the students are expected to finance their own education, my dad financed me. Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking. He got very angry but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on.” It hit me like a roundhouse kick from Bruce Lee. I was jolted (震摇) of my bones! I didn’t know how to pay off the debts that I had accumulated in college. I owed everybody money: the grocery store, the bars, the restaurants, my friends, etc. I was living a life filled with credit. When I went back to college, I knew that if I don’t change the way I live my life I won’t be able to pay everybody off. So I decided to make some changes, big changes. I quit smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books. One year later, I went from a miserable failure to a magna cum laude (优等成绩). Life was never the same again. This incident made me know that anything is possible if you take action and do something about it, however small or large. Even today it still motivates me when I feel that I’m about to lose or give up. It reminds me that I can do it! 1．The author wrote this text with the purpose of ________. A．describing his university life to the teenage readers B．encouraging those lazy students to study hard at school C．showing you can overcome any difficulty if you take action D．calling on the readers not to develop bad habits in college 2．Father decided to cut the author’s allowance when he found the author________. A．drank with friends B．made girl friends C．failed in most subjects D．had the habit of smoking 3．The author didn’t care about his study until ________. A．he entered the engineering school B．he was in heavy debt he couldn’t bear C．he decided to give up smoking D．his allowance was cut in half 4．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means that the author A．paid off his debt and life wasn’t hard for him any more B．broke his bad habits and didn’t lead a casual life C．never hung out with his friends but studied all day D．began to live a happy life due to his good grades 5．What can we learn from the text? A．The author did well in making good friends in the school. B．The author made great progress with the help of his friends. C．Students tended to earn money for college expenses in America. D．Students were encouraged to do part-time jobs in Indian schools. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在工程学校时生活散漫、成绩糟糕，父亲发现其吸烟后削减零用钱，他由此改变，戒烟、用功学习，最终获优等成绩，明白了行动的力量。 1．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“This incident made me know that anything is possible if you take action and do something about it, however small or large.( 这件事让我知道，任何事情都是可能的，如果你采取行动，做一些事情，无论大小)”可知，作者在文中讲述了自己在工程学校时生活随意，成绩糟糕，后来父亲发现他吸烟并削减了他的零用钱，这使他意识到必须改变。他做出改变后从一个失败者变成了优等生。由此可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是说明只要采取行动就能克服任何困难。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking. He got very angry but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on.”(后来有一天，我爸爸发现了我吸烟的习惯。他很生气，但他只是告诉我：“儿子，从现在起，你的零用钱被削减了一半。”)”可知，父亲是在发现作者有吸烟的习惯时决定削减他的零用钱。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Two years had passed and I was staring down a report card that highlighted FAIL in more than half the subjects. I didn’t care, at least not till my dad found out about it.( 两年过去了，我盯着成绩单看，上面有一半以上的科目都不及格。我不在乎，至少在我爸爸发现之前)”，第三段中“Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking. He got very angry but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on.”(后来有一天，我爸爸发现了我吸烟的习惯。他很生气，但他只是告诉我：“儿子，从现在起，你的零用钱被削减了一半。”)”和倒数第二段“When I went back to college, I knew that if I don’t change the way I live my life I won’t be able to pay everybody off. So I decided to make some changes, big changes. I quit smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books.( 当我回到大学，我知道，如果我不改变我的生活方式，我将无法支付每个人。所以我决定做些改变，很大的改变。我戒了烟，断绝了和那些把我引入歧途的朋友的联系，开始去图书馆闲逛，阅读我的工程类书籍)”可知，作者直到零用钱被削减一半才开始关心学习。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“When I went back to college, I knew that if I don’t change the way I live my life I won’t be able to pay everybody off. So I decided to make some changes, big changes. I quit smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books.( 当我回到大学，我知道，如果我不改变我的生活方式，我将无法支付每个人。所以我决定做些改变，很大的改变。我戒了烟，断绝了和那些把我引入歧途的朋友的联系，开始去图书馆闲逛，阅读我的工程类书籍)”可知，作者之前生活随意，有吸烟、和不良朋友交往等坏习惯。后来他做出改变，戒烟，和引导他走弯路的朋友断绝往来，开始泡图书馆学习。由此可推知，“Life was never the same again.”意思是他打破了那些坏习惯，不再过随意的生活了。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段中“You see, I studied in India and unlike the United States where the students are expected to finance their own education, my dad financed me.( 你知道的，我在印度学习，不像在美国，学生们要自己负担教育费用，我父亲资助了我)”可知，在美国学生倾向于自己挣钱支付大学费用。故选C项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·天津河东·期末） In the spring of 2012, Premont Independent School District in Premont, Texas, was in trouble. The state had threatened to shut it down for financial problems and academic failures. To cut costs, the district had moved the middle school to the high school building; the elementary school hadn’t had a music teacher in years; and the high school had sealed off the science labs. Yet they still had football, basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, cheerleading, and baseball teams. So superintendent (监管人) Emest Singleton made a big decision: He canceled sports. By canceling sports, the district could save $150,000 in one year. In many schools, sports are so popular that no one realizes their actual cost. New bleachers (露天看台) can cost half a million dollars. Maintaining a grass field can cost more than $20,000 a year. Schools also need to pay for various costs for the team, the band, and the cheerleaders. For home games, schools often pay for security, painting the lines on the field, and cleaning up. Distraction, however, may be the greatest cost of all. During football season in particular, focus shifts away from learning. Players spend long hours practicing to late-night. Fall of 2012 at Premont was extremely quiet. There were no Friday night games to look forward to, no cheerleaders making posters in the hallway. But this quiet had an advantage. That first semester,80 percent of students passed their classes, compared with 50 percent the previous fall. About 160 people attended parent-teacher night, compared with six the year before. Today, Premont has no debt, and the district will stay open. The science labs have even been repaired. This past spring, Premont brought back baseball, track, and tennis, but in a limited way. The district has a lot of work to do before its students can feel the kind of pride in their academics that they once felt in their sports teams. But students have proved their ability to adapt. Will more schools follow Premont’s lead? They should. 1．According to Paragraph 1, Premont Independent School District ________. A．valued music and science B．had to cut costs to stay open C．paid little attention to sports D．had good high school graduation rates 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．Sports cost schools a lot of money. B．Sports are very popular in America. C．American schools think highly of sports. D．Schools should try to cover the cost of sports. 3．What’ can we learn from Paragraph 4? A．Many students love playing football. B．Sports help students increase their focus. C．It takes students little effort to play football. D．Sports distract students’ attention from learning. 4．After sports were canceled in Premont, ________. A．a lot of money was saved B．many other schools canceled sports C．half of the students passed their exams D．students found it hard to adapt to the new system 5．What is the author’s attitude toward Premont’s action of canceling sports? A．Curious. B．Doubtful. C．Supportive: D．Disapproving. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了德克萨斯州的Premont学区因财务和学业问题取消体育活动，节省资金且学生成绩提升、家长参与度增加，作者支持此举。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The state had threatened to shut it down for financial problems and academic failures. To cut costs, the district had moved the middle school to the high school building; the elementary school hadn’t had a music teacher in years; and the high school had sealed off the science labs.(该州曾因财政问题和学业失败威胁要关闭该校。为了削减成本，该学区将中学搬到了高中大楼；那所小学已经很多年没有音乐老师了；高中已经封锁了科学实验室。)”可知，该学区因为财政问题和学业成绩不佳面临关闭的威胁，为了削减成本采取了一系列措施。所以它必须削减成本来维持学校的运营。故选B项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“New bleachers (露天看台) can cost half a million dollars. Maintaining a grass field can cost more than $20,000 a year. Schools also need to pay for various costs for the team, the band, and the cheerleaders.(新的露天看台要花费50万美元。维护一片草地每年要花费2万多美元。学校还需要支付球队、乐队和啦啦队员的各种费用。)”可知，列举了建造露天看台、维护草坪、支付团队等各种费用，主要是说明体育活动花费学校很多钱。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Distraction, however, may be the greatest cost of all. During football season in particular, focus shifts away from learning. Players spend long hours practicing to late-night.( 然而，分心可能是最大的代价。特别是在足球赛季，人们的注意力从学习上转移了。选手们花很长时间练习到深夜。)”可知，体育活动分散了学生学习的注意力。故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“By canceling sports, the district could save$150,000 in one year.( 通过取消体育活动，该学区可以在一年内节省15万美元。)”可知，取消体育活动后，该学区一年能节省15万美元。故选A项。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，作者在文中讲述了Premont 学区取消体育活动后带来的积极变化，如学生成绩提高、家长参与度增加、学校没有债务等，并且最后文章末尾说“Will more schools follow Premont’s lead? They should.( 会有更多的学校效仿Premont吗？他们应该。)”由此可知，表明作者支持 Premont 取消体育活动的做法。故选C项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津河北·期末） Last August, Dave Fuss lost his job of driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerric, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce (缺乏的), and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who had lost their homes. Then Dave and Gerric received a timely gift — $7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were in financial difficulties,” says Dave. But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive an unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity (慷慨). In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000. It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm. Children of the Great Depression (大萧条), Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They liked comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase (购买). Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden. “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.” Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed (分发). It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy, a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents, should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come. Neighbors help neighbors — that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story. 1．According to the passage, the Fusses ________. A．lost their home B．worked in a school cafeteria C．were in financial difficulties D．were employed by a truck company 2．Which of the following statements is true of the Hatches? A．They helped their neighbors to find jobs. B．They lent a lot of money to their neighbors. C．They gave away their possessions to their neighbors. D．They had their children during the Great Depression. 3．Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store? A．They wanted to save money. B．They decided to open a store. C．They couldn’t afford expensive things. D．They wanted to buy gifts for local kids. 4．According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were ________. A．optimistic B．considerate C．innocent D．depressive 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．The community of Alto was poor. B．The summer camp was attractive to the parents. C．Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches. D．The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍Hatch夫妇去世后留下遗产帮助邻居，展现其慷慨与善意。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who had lost their homes. Then Dave and Gerric received a timely gift — $7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were in financial difficulties,” says Dave. (Fusses一家险些加入数百万失去家园的美国人的行列。就在这时，Dave 和 Gerric收到了一份及时的礼物 —— 7000 美元，这是他们的邻居Ish和Arlene Hatch的遗产，夫妇俩在一场事故中不幸离世。“在我们经济困难的时候，这笔钱真的起到了很大作用，” 戴夫说)”可知，Fuss一家当时处于经济困境中。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive an unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.(但Fuss一家并不是Alto和邻近的Lowell镇唯一从Hatch夫妇那里收到意外遗产的人。其他几十个家庭都被Hatch夫妇的慷慨所感动。在某些情况下，是几千美元；在另一些情况下，超过10万美元)”可知，Hatch夫妇将财产赠给了邻居们。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They liked comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.(作为大萧条时期的孩子，Ish和Arlene以节俭的习惯而闻名。他们喜欢比价购物，在购买新东西之前，通常会一家商店一家商店地逛，查看价格)”可知，他们逛多家商店是为了省钱。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段中的““Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden. “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”(他们的朋友Sandy Van Weelden说：“Ish和Arlene从不问你是否需要什么。他们能看到自己能做些什么来让你更快乐，然后他们就会去做。”)”可知，Hatch夫妇很体贴人。故选B项。 5．推理判断题。根据第六段中的“It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy, a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents, should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come.(Hatch夫妇的愿望是，他们的遗产——一种善意的遗产，就像金钱一样——能够丰富整个社区，并代代相传)”可知，Hatch夫妇希望邻居们能以他们为榜样，传承这份善意。故选D项。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·耀华中学·期末） Carrie Gracie is knowledgeable about China and its affairs. She also has a reputation as a generous colleague. She has resigned from her job as China editor because her employers will not pay her at the same rate as they pay the handful of men who do a similarly challenging and important job. She has resigned because she refused to go on colluding (共谋) with the BBC’s dishonesty about its failure to give women and men equal pay for equal work. Gracie was recruited to the job, because she had all the talent and skills the BBC needed to cover the difficult international and domestic story of the rise of China One of the conditions she set for taking it was equal pay with the BBC’s other international editors,familiar names including Jon Sopel in Washington and Jeremy Bowen in the Middle East. Last summer, the government forced the BBC to publish which of the familiar names on radio and TV earned over £ 150,000. The results exposed an astonishing pay gap. They also showed Gracie that her employers had misled her. Gracie sets out all her efforts to get her bosses to do what they had originally promised her, but they fail to respond adequately. Instead, they prevaricate (搪塞) and offer her a pay rise that still would not have delivered equality. They thought they could buy her off. They thought that the reputational hazard (危险, 风险) she was running would scare her away from the fight. The BBC is wrong this time! Gracie has chosen to resign rather than give in because she thinks that it is her responsibility to stop the BBC doing something stupid. She is fighting for women’s legal rights. Gracie said she hoped she wouldn’t be remembered as the woman who complained about money, but as a great journalist. She is proving that they are two sides of the same invaluable coin. Carrie Gracie’s dispute with the BBC isn’t about money — it’s about dignity! 1．What do you know about Carrie Gracie? A．She is very strict with her office colleagues. B．She has a good command of China’s affairs. C．She was working together with Jon Sopel. D．She has a reputation of covering sports news. 2．What does Carrie Gracie demand of the BBC? A．Equal pay for equal work. B．Better pay for more work. C．Apology for misconducts. D．Response to her complaint. 3．We can infer from the passage that the BBC . A．didn’t promise Gracie equal pay with her male colleagues B．dismissed Carrie Gracie due to her demand for higher pay C．was forced to pay Gracie equal pay for doing the equal work D．kept the pay of its familiar names secret before last summer 4．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 imply? A．Carrie Gracie values her reputation as a journalist more than financial gain. B．Carrie Gracie’s struggle for equal pay is essentially a fight for her professional integrity. C．Carrie Gracie believes that fair pay and good journalism are equally important. D．Carrie Gracie wants to be remembered for her journalism rather than her pay dispute. 5．What is the author’s attitude towards the BBC? A．Positive. B．Indifferent. C．Critical. D．Cautious. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了BBC中国编辑Carrie Gracie因同工不同酬问题辞职的事件，揭露了BBC存在的性别薪酬差距问题，并赞扬了Gracie为维护女性合法权益和职业尊严所做的抗争。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段首句“Carrie Gracie is knowledgeable about China and its affairs(Carrie Gracie对中国及其事务非常了解)”可知，她对中国事务很了解。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“She has resigned from her job as China editor because her employers will not pay her at the same rate as they pay the handful of men who do a similarly challenging and important job(她已经辞去了中国版编辑的工作，因为她的雇主拒绝支付她与从事类似重要工作的男性同事相同的薪酬)”和第二段“One of the conditions she set for taking it was equal pay with the BBC’s other international editors(她接受这份工作的条件之一是与BBC其他国际编辑同薪，包括华盛顿的Jon Sopel和中东的Jeremy Bowen)”可知，她要求的是同工同酬。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Last summer, the government forced the BBC to publish which of the familiar names on radio and TV earned over £150,000(去年夏季，政府强制BBC公布收入超过15万英镑的知名主持人名单)”和“The results exposed an astonishing pay gap(结果揭露了惊人的薪酬差距)”可推断，BBC此前一直对知名主持人的薪酬保密。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据划线句“She is proving that they are two sides of the same invaluable coin(她证明了这是同一枚珍贵硬币的两面)”及结合上下文可知，她既想成为优秀记者，又坚持薪酬公平，说明她认为争取公平薪酬与追求新闻专业精神同等重要。故选B项。 5．推理判断题。根据文中的“They also showed Gracie that her employers had misled her.(他们还向格雷西表明，她的雇主误导了她)”、“Instead, they prevaricate and offer her a pay rise that still would not have delivered equality.(相反，他们推诿搪塞，给她加薪，但这仍不能实现平等)”以及最后一段作者明确表示“BBC is wrong this time(这次BBC错了)”，可见作者对BBC持批评态度。故选C项。 Passage 5 （24-25高二下·天津一中·期末） Lump (肿块) in my pocket; heavy, old-fashioned flip phone, let me salute (致敬) you. I can’t remember how long we’ve been together. Seven years or more? Even back then, you were retro (复古的). The salesman in the phone store spoke warmly of your indestructibility, as if that were your prime virtue: He said I could throw you against a wall if I wanted, and you'd just bounce off. But I would never do that. Why can’t I quit you? First, the obvious thing: You are not connected to the Internet. So for me, you are a little brick of privacy. And by privacy I don’t mean cookies or my Social Securıty number or whatever — I mean the narrow space of imagination in which I exist when I’m not diddling about online. I mean what’s left of my non-digital self. When I clack your two halves shut, that’s it. Second, you’ve become rather talismanic (护身符般的), socially. It’s like hanging around with a maladaptive (适应不良的) friend: I enjoy watching people react to you. When I hold you, wave you around, I get sighs of pity and confusion, especially from the young. “Look at you, man,” somebody said to me the other day when I took you out to exchange numbers. “Look at you.” We're out of the dream, you and me. When I have two spare minutes, I don’t pull you out and stare at you, enchanted (着魔的), moving my fingertips across your surface. I stand around like a spare part, hands in my pockets. I feel the breeze on my face. I hear the hum of the city and the hum of my brain. Do I have the energy to send a text? I frown when I text. Sometimes I sweat. I smash your noisy little buttons; it sounds like I’m operating a telegraph. Three clicks to get to a C-tack-tack-tack-two more for an E. A decent sentence can take me 10 minutes. Anybody who gets a text from me knows I mean it. What will I do when you go? Your name is Kyocera, king of kings. You are a black monument in the desert of Time.Notes: Kyocera is the English name for Kyocera Corporation, a multinational ceramic and electronics manufacturing company headquater in Kyoto, Japan. 1．What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Shopping. B．Doing research. C．Surfing randomly. D．Watching videos. 2．According to the article, the author loves his flip phone because it ________. ①is strong and durable ②helps him avoid pointless social contact ③allows him to pay more attention to the things around him ④offers a private space for him to stay away from the Internet A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．According to the last but one paragraph, what’s the shortcoming of his flip phone? A．It has a slow data transfer rate. B．It is inconvenient to type on the buttons. C．He's unable to use it as an escape when he’s bored. D．The noise it makes is embarrassing in a public place. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 【导语】这是一篇散文。作者对使用多年的翻盖手机充满感情，因其坚固、能带来隐私空间，还让他更关注周遭，尽管打字不便。 1．词句猜测题。 根据第三段原文“when I’m not diddling about online (当我不在线上diddling about 时)”，并结合前文提到手机“not connected to the Internet (未连接互联网)”，以及作者强调手机带来“privacy (隐私)”和“non-digital self (非数字化的自我)”可知，“diddling about online”在此处指“随意浏览网络”的行为，与C项“Surfing randomly (随机上网浏览)”语义相符。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。分析选项可知，①“is strong and durable (坚固耐用)”对应第二段原文“The salesman in the phone store spoke warmly of your indestructibility, as if that were your prime virtue: He said I could throw you against a wall if I wanted, and you’d just bounce off. (手机店推销员热情称赞你的坚不可摧，仿佛那是你最大的优点：他说我即使把你扔到墙上，你也只会弹起来。)”；③“allows him to pay more attention to the things around him (让他更关注周围事物)”对应第五段原文“When I have two spare minutes, I don’t pull you out and stare at you, enchanted (着魔的), moving my fingertips across your surface. I stand around like a spare part, hands in my pockets. I feel the breeze on my face. I hear the hum of the city and the hum of my brain. (当我有两分钟空闲的时候，我不会把你拉出来盯着你看，着迷地用指尖在你的表面上移动。我像备件一样站着，双手插在口袋里。我感觉到微风拂过我的脸。我听到了城市的嗡嗡声和我大脑的嗡嗡声。)”；④“offers a private space for him to stay away from the Internet (为他提供远离网络的私人空间)”对应第三段原文“Why can’t I quit you? First, the obvious thing: You are not connected to the Internet. So for me, you are a little brick of privacy. (为什么我无法离开你？首先，很明显：你无法连接互联网。所以对我来说，你是一块隐私的小砖头。)”，而文中未提及②“helps him avoid pointless social contact (帮助他避免无意义的社交接触)”，故正确组合为①③④。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。 根据倒数第二段原文“Three clicks to get to a C—tack-tack-tack—two more for an E. A decent sentence can take me 10 minutes. Anybody who gets a text from me knows I mean it. (按三次键才能打出字母 C—— 嗒嗒嗒 —— 再按两次打出 E。一句像样的话要花我10分钟。任何收到我短信的人都知道我是认真的。)”可知，翻盖手机的按键设计导致打字极其不便。故选B项。 Passage 6 （24-25高二下·天津滨海新区·期末） On my 23rd birthday, I found myself alone under the night sky, watching the annual Perseid meteor shower (流星雨) — a tradition I had maintained since childhood. But this year was different, because I was hundreds of miles away from my family, beginning my studies in medicine at the University of North Carolina. As I looked up to the brilliant light crossing the darkness, a quiet unease grew within me. Was this really the path I wanted to follow? Growing up in a small town where few got higher education, I was struggling to pursue my education and become a doctor like my father, one of the few professional role models available. I worked hard and went on to study medicine never questioning whether it was truly my passion. Yet now, surrounded by classmates studying medicine, I began to wonder if I had limited myself too soon. A few months later, a solar eclipse (日食) passed over my hometown. Skipping classes, I drove back to my hometown. I found a spot to witness the event. As daylight faded and the world turned into a beautiful sunset, something inside me shifted. The experience was so moving that I finally admitted: my heart belonged not to medicine, but to stars. The decision to leave the university was terrifying. I worked many jobs in the next three years: driving taxis, waiting tables, folding clothes in stores. I became a high school science teacher and eventually returned to university to study physics to slowly rebuild my academic path. It was grueling, but for the first time, I felt truly alive in my pursuit of knowledge. Today, as I approach my final year of study in astronomy, I reflect on how far I’ve come. That little girl who once watched meteors from her backyard would never have imagined presenting research at international conferences. Most importantly, I’ve learned that life isn’t about following a predetermined path but having the courage to chase what truly inspires you-even if it means starting over. 1．What was the author doing on her 23rd birthday? A．Celebrating with her family. B．Observing the meteor shower. C．Questioning her decision to live alone. D．Traveling to the University of North Carolina. 2．Why did the author decide to study medicine? A．Her teacher encouraged her. B．She showed great interest in medicine. C．She was inspired by her father’s career. D．Medical school was the toughest experience. 3．What caused the author to change according to Para. 3? A．Her deep passion for studying stars. B．The exciting moment of skipping classes. C．The perfect place for viewing the night sky. D．The emotional impact of leaving the university. 4．What does the underlined word “grueling” (Para. 4) most likely mean? A．Rather simple and dull. B．Quite enjoyable and funny. C．Somewhat new and strange. D．Extremely tiring and difficult. 5．What could be the best title of the passage? A．Medical Studies: The Road to Becoming a Doctor B．Changing Paths: From Medicine to Astronomy C．Chasing the Stars: A Journey of Self-Discovery D．World Wonders: How to Observe the sky 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者放弃医学追求天文学，实现自我发现的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“On my 23rd birthday, I found myself alone under the night sky, watching the annual Perseid meteor shower (在我23岁生日那天，我独自一人在夜空下，观看一年一度的英仙座流星雨)”可知，作者在23岁生日时正在观看流星雨。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Growing up in a small town where few got higher education, I was struggling to pursue my education and become a doctor like my father, one of the few professional role models available. (我在一个小镇长大，那里很少有人接受高等教育，我努力追求学业，想成为像我父亲一样的医生，父亲是少数几个职业榜样之一。)”可知，作者决定学医是受到父亲职业的启发。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“As daylight faded and the world turned into a beautiful sunset, something inside me shifted. The experience was so moving that I finally admitted: my heart belonged not to medicine, but to stars.(随着白昼渐渐消逝，世界变成了一片美丽的夕阳，我的内心发生了变化。这段经历如此动人，以至于我终于承认：我的心不属于医学，而属于星星)”可知，作者对研究星星的热爱促使她做出改变。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“I became a high school science teacher and eventually returned to university to study physics to slowly rebuild my academic path. It was grueling, but for the first time, I felt truly alive in my pursuit of knowledge. (我成为了一名高中科学老师，最终回到大学学习物理，慢慢重建我的学术道路。这很grueling，但第一次，我在追求知识的过程中感到真正的活力。)”可知，作者经历了艰难的重建学术道路的过程，结合选项可推测“grueling”意为“极其疲惫和困难的”。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“Most importantly, I’ve learned that life isn’t about following a predetermined path but having the courage to chase what truly inspires you-even if it means starting over. (最重要的是，我明白了生活不是遵循预定的道路，而是要有勇气去追求真正激励你的东西——即使这意味着重新开始。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者从追求医学到转向天文学的自我发现之旅。C选项“Chasing the Stars: A Journey of Self-Discovery (追逐星星：自我发现之旅)”最符合文章主旨，适合作为标题。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解之记叙文 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津新四区·期末）One day, I was sitting in a local coffee shop, and staring at this man in a wheelchair. He could move his head and parts of his fingers but nothing else. He had a servant who cut up his food and placed it on a special mechanically powered fork that he would use to eat. He saw me staring at him and invited me to join him at his table. His name was Stephen. For several hours we sat at that table and we got to know each other on a deeply personal level. I had never known a man who was more radiant (容光焕发), more energizing to talk and get to know than Stephen. Stephen used to be a very successful businessman in Denver. He was in the natural gas business. Thirteen years before, when he was forty, he was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery to occur any moment. He said, “I had so much nervous energy. I saw the storm clouds gathering, and I decided to clean out the gutters (檐沟) rather than sitting around waiting for this gas well to come in.” He climbed up the ladder to clear the piles of pine needles on the roof. As he backed up, he accidentally fell off the roof. He landed on his back. He was paralyzed (瘫痪) for the rest of his life, except for his head and his hand. I asked him, “How do you do it all? How do you suddenly stop hiking, fishing, and running marathons?” He said, “There are three things you have to do when something like this happens. The first thing you have to do is adjust. The second thing you do is adjust. And the third thing you do is adjust.” He said, “By adjusting to your abilities, Bill, you have to change your self-expectations. If you can’t be a physical athlete any longer, then perhaps you can be a spiritual athlete.” He was. 1．The author noticed Stephen at the coffee shop because ______. A．he ate in a special way B．he cut up his food C．he was staring at the author D．he looked very energetic 2．What was Stephen’s occupation before his accident? A．He was a coffee shop owner. B．He was in the natural gas business. C．He was a professional athlete. D．He was a servant for the disabled. 3．What caused Stephen’s accident? A．He was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery. B．He was cleaning out the gutters and fell off the ladder. C．He was hiking and slipped on a mountain trail. D．He was running a marathon and collapsed. 4．“A spiritual athlete” Stephen mentioned in the last paragraph might be _____. A．humorous and sensitive B．sympathetic and caring C．faithful and easygoing D．optimistic and open-minded 5．What advice did Stephen give about dealing with a major life change like his? A．One should give up all hope and accept the new situation. B．One should find a completely new hobby immediately. C．One should adjust to the new abilities and change self-expectations. D．One should try to go back to the old way of life as soon as possible. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·天津西青区·期末） Have you ever noticed how zucchini (西葫芦) is given? Unlike peaches or apples, which are handed to you with confidence, zucchini is left anonymously—no note, no explanation, no one taking credit for it. It feels like the forgotten child of the vegetable kingdom. “Who should we thank for this gift?” I asked. “I don’t know,” Rachel replied. “You know how it is with zucchini.” Of course I did. Nobody grows it on purpose; it just grows uncontrollably, taking over gardens everywhere. The next morning, I cautiously stepped into my office, unsure of what might await me. On my desk sat a white box with a piece of bread inside. It smelled and tasted wonderful. “Who made the banana bread?” I asked. Rachel smiled and responded, “It’s zucchini bread.” I froze. “It’s delicious! But I don’t like zucchini.” “Neither do I,” Rachel admitted. “But years ago, I found a recipe for zucchini bread, and now I look forward to zucchini season.” I took another bite and wondered, “How can something so tasty come from something I don’t enjoy?” Rachel shrugged and said, “It’s life. With effort and creativity, you can turn almost anything around. Even zucchini.” Later that day, I thought about Rachel’s words. Life, like zucchini, often gives us things we don’t ask for—unexpected difficulties, disappointments, or even challenges. But with patience and clever thinking, we can turn those moments into something valuable, even enjoyable. As I finished the last bite of the bread, I realized that zucchini wasn’t just a vegetable; it was a reminder to stay strong and see things from a new angle. 1．What did the author discover in her office one morning? A．A handwritten note along with the zucchini. B．A loaf of banana bread on her desk. C．A zucchini placed on her office chair. D．A thoughtful gift from someone at work. 2．What does the underlined word “anonymously” probably mean in Paragraph 2? A．Without leaving any name. B．Without being noticed. C．Without hesitation. D．Without purpose. 3．What did the author think of the zucchini bread? A．Traditional. B．Wonderful. C．Unhealthy. D．Ordinary. 4．Why does Rachel look forward to zucchini season? A．She sells zucchini to her neighbors. B．She likes growing zucchini in her garden. C．She uses zucchini for many dishes. D．She enjoys making zucchini bread. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To show readers a fine view of life. B．To share a story about zucchini bread. C．To teach readers how to grow zucchini. D．To encourage people to work hard. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津五区县·期末） Standing at the finish line, 70-year-old Bob Long spent a while reflecting on the achievement he’d just made. Behind him was the wild, endless Mongolian grassland extending into the distance. This American had just become the oldest person to ever complete and win the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race. Long, a rider all his life, entered the race after being inspired by All the Wild Horses, a movie based on the grueling event. Fearing that he wouldn’t be able to complete it, he set about preparing his mind and body for this “hardest, toughest, most demanding thing you can do on a horse”, an annual 1000-kilometer race that was recognized as the world’s longest horse race by The Guinness Book of Records in 2011. He confirmed his belief that preparation can surpass youth, as some of the other riders were less prepared. Although Long had been riding horses for many years, the hardship and uncertainty of the task pushed him to his limit and forced him to depend entirely on his own will. The race organizers had provided an extensive support network to keep an eye on the participants from afar. Despite that, the physical strain of riding such a long distance made simple things like squatting (蹲) down at the end of the day almost impossible. Along the vast race course there were unpredictable circumstances beyond Long’s control, however well prepared he’d been. Weather was one of them, which could switch from heavy rain to burning unexpectedly. Above all else, the biggest obstacle was the state of mind. Without a living soul in sight, Long was desperate for interaction, guidance, and comfort. This feeling of loneliness accounted for his hope that one of his fellow competitors would catch up. Regardless of the hardship, Long felt a sort of spiritual adventure while traveling through the wilderness. He was provided with some memorable moments while connecting with nature. He also grew to love the country and the communities along the route. Still holding the passion for riding, Long never dismisses the idea of competing in another Mongol Derby. 1．What distinguished Bob Long from other competitors in the Mongol Derby? A．He rode the whole race course alone. B．He completed the toughest part of the course. C．He was the oldest participant of the horse race. D．He was most likely to enter the competition again. 2．What does the underlined word “grueling” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Unpredictable but memorable. B．Difficult and exhausting. C．Comfortable and pleasant. D．Romantic but time-consuming. 3．Why did Bob Long decide to enter the Mongol Derby? A．He wanted to break the Guinness World Record. B．He was encouraged by a movie about the race. C．He believed his years of riding experience would guarantee victory. D．He was eager to explore the Mongolian grassland. 4．What was the biggest challenge that Long faced during the race? A．The changeable weather. B．The mental state in the course. C．The difficulty in finding the right route. D．The physical strain of riding a long distance. 5．What is the text mainly about? A．An introduction to the Mongol Derby. B．A review of a film based on the longest horse race. C．The experience of the Mongol Derby’s oldest winner. D．The preparations before a long and difficult horse race. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·天津蓟州·期末）“If you could have any three things, what would you want?” Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking that question, but it’s not a game. She asks it at nursing homes. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents’ (住户) wishes come true. Ruby Kate has long been close to older folks. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey, is a nurse who works at nursing homes in northwest Arkansas, and Ruby Kate often stays with her in the summer. Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. “What are you looking at?” Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said she was watching her dog being led away by his new owner after a visit. Pearl didn’t know when she would see her dog again. Ruby Kate and Amanda asked around and discovered that the nursing home didn’t allow residents to have dogs and Pearl couldn’t afford to pay anyone to look after hers. So Ruby Kate decided to do something. Amanda began her project by asking residents to name the three things they wanted most in life. “This way seems easier than asking, ’What do you want?’” she explained. “It helps people communicate their needs more clearly.” At first she worried that people might request cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide. Instead, they expressed hopes to receive chocolate bars, pants that fit properly, and even wanted someone to talk to. “It broke me,” Amanda says. “We left the nursing home that day and went straight to a store and bought as many items as we could.” They granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations. The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so that Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, hoping to collect $5,000, which was realized in a month. Then it became a nonprofit and planned to start its first nationwide donation. Ruby Kate doesn’t plan to stop there. “I consider kindness to be my hobby,” she says, “and I’m very good at it.” By making kindness a part of life, she shows that even small acts can bring big happiness. 1．Why did Ruby ask nursing home residents what they wanted most? A．To satisfy her own curiosity. B．To show her sympathy to them. C．To help them realize their wishes. D．To check on their living conditions. 2．How did Ruby get the idea to ask residents the question? A．By working together with her mother. B．By noticing what happened to a resident. C．By helping a resident get back her dog. D．By living with older folks for a long time. 3．What shocked Amanda after she got the answers from the residents? A．They just asked for some simple items. B．What they needed were some luxuries. C．What they wanted were beyond her reach. D．They were poorly treated in the nursing home. 4．What does the underlined word “granted” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Ignored. B．Promised. C．Met. D．Denied. 5．How does Ruby Kate view kindness? A．As a passion she is skilled at. B．As a task adults should finish. C．As a duty she performed. D．As a game kids love playing. Passage 5 （24-25高二下·天津和平·期末）You have probably heard the expression “watching the world go by.” I guess it is usually used in the context of just passing time, relaxing, and not doing anything, just observing, sort of a state of inaction. For me this expression has a new meaning. It literally means watching the world go by! As I stare out the window up here I see the Earth slowly rotating in the opposite direction. I guess you could see it both ways: some may see it as if they are stationary and the Earth is rotating, like I do: and some may see it as if the Earth is stationary and they are rotating. The reality is that we are both rotating in the same direction but the station is going about 20 times faster than Earth so it makes it feel like the Earth is rotating in the opposite direction. During sunlight (daytime) you can see hundreds of shades of blue in the oceans depending on the depth of the ocean and how the sun is reflecting off the surface. The cities are easily distinguishable because they look like someone took a spade (铁锹) and messed up the ground in that area. The agricultural lands have specific geometric shapes and demonstrate different colors based on the crop and the type of soil. You cannot see any borders; you cannot tell where one country ends and another one starts; the only border you see is the border between land and water. The best part and by far my favorite view up here is the view of the universe at night. The stars up here are unbelievable! It looks like someone has spread diamond dust over a black velvet blanket. The Milky Way is easily visible, like a rainbow of stars over the entire earth. I cannot keep my eyes off them. These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. I have a hard time sleeping too long because I keep forcing my eyes open to just see this beauty and take it all in only a second longer. Good night! My window awaits me so I can watch the world go by and feel all your tears and laugher from below. 1．The passage is most probably written in ________. A．the writer’s study B．a school library C．the space station D．a research balloon 2．According to the passage, why does the Earth appear to rotate in the opposite direction from the ISS? A．Because the space station is stationary while the Earth rotates. B．Because the space station rotates in the opposite direction of the Earth. C．Because the space station orbits the Earth much faster than the Earth’s rotation speed. D．Because the Earth’s rotation speed is 20 times faster than the space station. 3．What can we infer from the author’s description of the night view? A．The author is not used to the space environment. B．The beauty of the universe makes the author excited and reluctant to sleep. C．The stars in space are similar to what we see on Earth. D．The author feels lonely while looking at the universe at night. 4．The tone of this passage can be best described as ________. A．informative and objective B．humorous and light-hearted C．emotional and enthusiastic D．mysterious and suspenseful Passage 6 （24-25高二下·天津南开中学·期末）The TV room at the south end of our house is like a black hole: It’s the place where things often end up if there’s no other place to put them, or if I can’t decide whether to throw them away. As such, it’s a land of perfectly serviceable cardboard boxes, old magazines saved for the recipes I will never try, shoes that are just about but not quite worn out, a wood stove I rarely light and other odds and ends. Just the other night, I heard a scratching sound coming from the TV room. I went out to have a look, but of course there was no sound when I got there. Yet after I had gone to bed, it was loud enough to wake me. The next morning at breakfast the scratching continued even as I entered the room, long enough for me to identify the source, which was the stovepipe leading from the wood stove. Ever so carefully, I approached and opened the stove’s front doors. There it was — a surprised, little squirrel, looking straight up at me. I immediately shut the stove doors and considered what to do. I didn’t want to kill it, so I decided I would give it an easy escape route. I closed the door to the kitchen and opened the outside door. It was a windy, freezing day, and the cold air immediately rushed in. I threw the stove doors open, stepped back and waited — but not for long. The squirrel jumped out of the stove, but it was upset and didn’t head outside. Instead, it tore through my magazines in piles, ran up the curtains, and then broke my collection of soda bottles, sending several crashing to the floor. The animal was in a complete panic, and all I could do was stand back and hope it would leave. It finally dawned on me that I was probably the thing scaring it into a panic. So, I quickly left the room. When I returned it had gone. Job done. All in all, two jobs were done that day. Not only did I evacuate a squirrel, but the animal did me a big favor: it made the TV room into more of a mess than it was before, to the point where I could stand it no longer. I made a great effort in making the room tidy. Finally, I had the clean, inviting space I had planned to have all along. 1．What does the author mean by describing the TV room as “a black hole”? A．The author cannot find anything in the TV room except a hole. B．The TV room contains various things that the author rarely uses. C．The TV room is too dark to see things as clear as possible. D．There is no space to put anything in the TV room. 2．What did the author do when he/she first saw the squirrel? A．The author attempted to catch it immediately. B．The author ignored the squirrel and left. C．The author closed the stove’s front doors. D．The author caught it without any hesitation. 3．What does the word “panic” mean in Para.5? A．A state of excitement and joy B．A state of standing still without moving C．A feeling of fear and anxiety D．A feeling of being embarrassed 4．According to the last paragraph, what is the author’s attitude towards the squirrel? A．The author was annoyed with the squirrel. B．The author was upset about the squirrel’s leaving. C．The author doesn’t like the squirrel. D．The author felt grateful to the squirrel. 5．What might the best title of the passage? A．A Squirrel’s Chaos Leads to an Unexpected Cleanup. B．A Squirrel’s Escape from a Wood Stove. C．Saving a Squirrel: A Lesson in Kindness. D．Trapped in the Stove: A Rescue Mission in Winter. Passage 7 （24-25高二下·天津南开·期末） Chinese architect Liu Jiakun, 68, was awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize on March 4, becoming the second winner from China to receive the highest honor in the field of architecture. Based in Chengdu, Liu’s career covers four decades and more than 30 projects. He founded Jiakun Architects in 1999 and has built a diverse body of work, ranging from small, beautifully designed museums and monuments to large commercial buildings and master plans for cities. Rather than following a distinct style, Liu’s projects include local elements and rely on “low-tech” simplicity to achieve beauty, The Spaces reported. “He has developed a strategy that never relies on a fixed method but rather on evaluating the specific characteristics and requirements of each project differently,” the jury (评审团) said in its citation announcing the award. One of Liu’s most well-known projects was the so-called “rebirth bricks” he created after the terrible Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. To aid in reconstruction, Liu made bricks using local wheat fiber, cement (水泥) and rubble (瓦砾) from collapsed buildings. More than just recycling, these bricks were “a poetic metaphor” for the rebirth of the material and “the spiritual rebirth of the community at a time of national mourning”, reported The Guardian. These bricks were later used in several of his projects, including the Shuijingfang Museum in Chengdu and the Novartis pharmaceutical (制药) company in Shanghai. Liu’s design also focuses on ordinary people. This is reflected in his largest project, West Village, a five-story urban complex completed in 2015 in Chengdu. The complex includes a soccer field, a market, and pathways (通道) for cyclists and pedestrians (行人). With grass growing through holes in the bricks, the project celebrates “the vitality of ‘everydayness’,” wrote critic Austin Williams in 2017. It has become a popular destination for city residents to spend their leisure time. “The purpose of architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified (有尊严的) living environment. People’s real lives, happiness and dignity are what we pursue,” Liu told China Daily. 1．Why did Liu Jiakun win the Pritzker Architecture Prize according to the jury? A．He consistently applied high-tech methods to create elegant designs. B．He developed a unique strategy that adapts to each project’s specific needs. C．He focused primarily on large commercial buildings to boost the urban economy. D．He was the first Chinese architect to receive international recognition. 2．How does Liu Jiakun incorporate local elements into his architecture to achieve beauty? A．By using advanced technology to modernize traditional materials. B．By emphasizing simplicity and low-tech solutions with cultural features. C．By designing only monuments and museums to preserve heritage. D．By combining Western styles with Chinese motifs for global appeal. 3．Which of the following statements about the“rebirth bricks” is NOT true? A．They were created by using rubble from buildings destroyed in the Wenchuan earthquake. B．They symbolized both material recycling and spiritual renewal for the community. C．They were only used in Chengdu-based projects like the Shuijingfang Museum. D．They represented a response to the disaster and a metaphor for rebirth. 4．What does Liu’s West Village project highlight? A．The beauty of natural landscapes. B．The energy of residents’ daily lives. C．The influence of Western architecture. D．The importance of eco-friendly materials. 5．What is Liu’s ultimate goal in architecture? A．To contribute to a city’s economic growth. B．To design buildings with global appeal. C．To improve people’s quality of life. D．To create artistic and symbolic landmarks. Passage 8 （24-25高二下·天津河西·期末） The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic, and sharing my love of music, disapproved of it as a profession. This was understandable in view of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years. Though much beloved and respected in the community, he earned barely enough to provide for his large family. As a consequence of this example in the family, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with uncertain financial rewards. My parents insisted on college instead of a music school, and to college I went-quite happily, as I remember, for although I loved my violin and spent most of my spare time practicing, I had many other interests. Before my graduation from college, the family met with severe financial reverses and I felt it my duty to leave college and take a job. Thus was I launched upon a business career—which I always think of as the wasted years. Now I do not for a moment mean to disparage (贬低) business. My whole point is that it was not for me. I went into it for money, and aside from the satisfaction of being able to help the family, money is all I got out of it. It was not enough. I felt that life was passing me by. I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, accumulated enough to enable me to go abroad to study music. I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man released from jail, sailed for Europe. I stayed four years, worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before and enjoyed every minute of it. “Enjoyed” is too mild a word. I walked on air. I really lived. I was a free man and I was doing what I loved to do and what I was meant to do. If I had stayed in business, I might be a comparatively wealthy man today, but I do not believe I would have made a success of living. I would have given up all those inner satisfactions that money can never buy. 1．The writer’s parents didn’t want him to take a music career mainly because . A．the writer didn’t show much talent in playing music B．college was a much better option than a music school C．it seemed an unstable and financially-challenged profession D．the living conditions of the writer’s parents weren’t good enough 2．What can be learned about the writer’s experience of college? A．The writer enjoyed the fruitful college life B．The writer dropped out before graduation. C．The writer kept playing the violin every day. D．The writer went to college unwillingly. 3．What was the most important thing the writer achieved from his business career? A．A sense of belonging B．A considerable fortune C．The satisfaction of helping others D．The pride of being a wealthy man. 4．What does the underlined sentence I walked on air. in Paragraph 3 mean? A．I was interviewed by a broadcaster. B．My music was alive on broadcast. C．I felt very relaxed indeed D．I was extremely excited 5．What message does the passage mainly convey? A．Being able to do what one loves is the best kind of life. B．A success of living depends on one’s adaption to life. C．One should think twice before he/she makes a decision. D．Ups and downs make one even stronger. Passage 1 （24-25高二下·天津河东·期末） I still remember the days when I was a youthful student in an engineering school. I lived a casual life, without caring about the future. I smoked, drank with friends and made girl friends. Little did I realize that casualness would certainly lead to loss. Two years had passed and I was staring down a report card that highlighted (使……突出) FAIL in more than half the subjects. I didn’t care, at least not till my dad found out about it. You see, I studied in India and unlike the United States where the students are expected to finance their own education, my dad financed me. Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking. He got very angry but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on.” It hit me like a roundhouse kick from Bruce Lee. I was jolted (震摇) of my bones! I didn’t know how to pay off the debts that I had accumulated in college. I owed everybody money: the grocery store, the bars, the restaurants, my friends, etc. I was living a life filled with credit. When I went back to college, I knew that if I don’t change the way I live my life I won’t be able to pay everybody off. So I decided to make some changes, big changes. I quit smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books. One year later, I went from a miserable failure to a magna cum laude (优等成绩). Life was never the same again. This incident made me know that anything is possible if you take action and do something about it, however small or large. Even today it still motivates me when I feel that I’m about to lose or give up. It reminds me that I can do it! 1．The author wrote this text with the purpose of ________. A．describing his university life to the teenage readers B．encouraging those lazy students to study hard at school C．showing you can overcome any difficulty if you take action D．calling on the readers not to develop bad habits in college 2．Father decided to cut the author’s allowance when he found the author________. A．drank with friends B．made girl friends C．failed in most subjects D．had the habit of smoking 3．The author didn’t care about his study until ________. A．he entered the engineering school B．he was in heavy debt he couldn’t bear C．he decided to give up smoking D．his allowance was cut in half 4．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means that the author A．paid off his debt and life wasn’t hard for him any more B．broke his bad habits and didn’t lead a casual life C．never hung out with his friends but studied all day D．began to live a happy life due to his good grades 5．What can we learn from the text? A．The author did well in making good friends in the school. B．The author made great progress with the help of his friends. C．Students tended to earn money for college expenses in America. D．Students were encouraged to do part-time jobs in Indian schools. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·天津河东·期末） In the spring of 2012, Premont Independent School District in Premont, Texas, was in trouble. The state had threatened to shut it down for financial problems and academic failures. To cut costs, the district had moved the middle school to the high school building; the elementary school hadn’t had a music teacher in years; and the high school had sealed off the science labs. Yet they still had football, basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, cheerleading, and baseball teams. So superintendent (监管人) Emest Singleton made a big decision: He canceled sports. By canceling sports, the district could save $150,000 in one year. In many schools, sports are so popular that no one realizes their actual cost. New bleachers (露天看台) can cost half a million dollars. Maintaining a grass field can cost more than $20,000 a year. Schools also need to pay for various costs for the team, the band, and the cheerleaders. For home games, schools often pay for security, painting the lines on the field, and cleaning up. Distraction, however, may be the greatest cost of all. During football season in particular, focus shifts away from learning. Players spend long hours practicing to late-night. Fall of 2012 at Premont was extremely quiet. There were no Friday night games to look forward to, no cheerleaders making posters in the hallway. But this quiet had an advantage. That first semester,80 percent of students passed their classes, compared with 50 percent the previous fall. About 160 people attended parent-teacher night, compared with six the year before. Today, Premont has no debt, and the district will stay open. The science labs have even been repaired. This past spring, Premont brought back baseball, track, and tennis, but in a limited way. The district has a lot of work to do before its students can feel the kind of pride in their academics that they once felt in their sports teams. But students have proved their ability to adapt. Will more schools follow Premont’s lead? They should. 1．According to Paragraph 1, Premont Independent School District ________. A．valued music and science B．had to cut costs to stay open C．paid little attention to sports D．had good high school graduation rates 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．Sports cost schools a lot of money. B．Sports are very popular in America. C．American schools think highly of sports. D．Schools should try to cover the cost of sports. 3．What’ can we learn from Paragraph 4? A．Many students love playing football. B．Sports help students increase their focus. C．It takes students little effort to play football. D．Sports distract students’ attention from learning. 4．After sports were canceled in Premont, ________. A．a lot of money was saved B．many other schools canceled sports C．half of the students passed their exams D．students found it hard to adapt to the new system 5．What is the author’s attitude toward Premont’s action of canceling sports? A．Curious. B．Doubtful. C．Supportive: D．Disapproving. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·天津河北·期末） Last August, Dave Fuss lost his job of driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerric, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce (缺乏的), and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who had lost their homes. Then Dave and Gerric received a timely gift — $7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were in financial difficulties,” says Dave. But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive an unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity (慷慨). In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000. It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm. Children of the Great Depression (大萧条), Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They liked comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase (购买). Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden. “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.” Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed (分发). It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy, a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents, should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come. Neighbors help neighbors — that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story. 1．According to the passage, the Fusses ________. A．lost their home B．worked in a school cafeteria C．were in financial difficulties D．were employed by a truck company 2．Which of the following statements is true of the Hatches? A．They helped their neighbors to find jobs. B．They lent a lot of money to their neighbors. C．They gave away their possessions to their neighbors. D．They had their children during the Great Depression. 3．Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store? A．They wanted to save money. B．They decided to open a store. C．They couldn’t afford expensive things. D．They wanted to buy gifts for local kids. 4．According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were ________. A．optimistic B．considerate C．innocent D．depressive 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．The community of Alto was poor. B．The summer camp was attractive to the parents. C．Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches. D．The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·耀华中学·期末） Carrie Gracie is knowledgeable about China and its affairs. She also has a reputation as a generous colleague. She has resigned from her job as China editor because her employers will not pay her at the same rate as they pay the handful of men who do a similarly challenging and important job. She has resigned because she refused to go on colluding (共谋) with the BBC’s dishonesty about its failure to give women and men equal pay for equal work. Gracie was recruited to the job, because she had all the talent and skills the BBC needed to cover the difficult international and domestic story of the rise of China One of the conditions she set for taking it was equal pay with the BBC’s other international editors,familiar names including Jon Sopel in Washington and Jeremy Bowen in the Middle East. Last summer, the government forced the BBC to publish which of the familiar names on radio and TV earned over £ 150,000. The results exposed an astonishing pay gap. They also showed Gracie that her employers had misled her. Gracie sets out all her efforts to get her bosses to do what they had originally promised her, but they fail to respond adequately. Instead, they prevaricate (搪塞) and offer her a pay rise that still would not have delivered equality. They thought they could buy her off. They thought that the reputational hazard (危险, 风险) she was running would scare her away from the fight. The BBC is wrong this time! Gracie has chosen to resign rather than give in because she thinks that it is her responsibility to stop the BBC doing something stupid. She is fighting for women’s legal rights. Gracie said she hoped she wouldn’t be remembered as the woman who complained about money, but as a great journalist. She is proving that they are two sides of the same invaluable coin. Carrie Gracie’s dispute with the BBC isn’t about money — it’s about dignity! 1．What do you know about Carrie Gracie? A．She is very strict with her office colleagues. B．She has a good command of China’s affairs. C．She was working together with Jon Sopel. D．She has a reputation of covering sports news. 2．What does Carrie Gracie demand of the BBC? A．Equal pay for equal work. B．Better pay for more work. C．Apology for misconducts. D．Response to her complaint. 3．We can infer from the passage that the BBC . A．didn’t promise Gracie equal pay with her male colleagues B．dismissed Carrie Gracie due to her demand for higher pay C．was forced to pay Gracie equal pay for doing the equal work D．kept the pay of its familiar names secret before last summer 4．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 imply? A．Carrie Gracie values her reputation as a journalist more than financial gain. B．Carrie Gracie’s struggle for equal pay is essentially a fight for her professional integrity. C．Carrie Gracie believes that fair pay and good journalism are equally important. D．Carrie Gracie wants to be remembered for her journalism rather than her pay dispute. 5．What is the author’s attitude towards the BBC? A．Positive. B．Indifferent. C．Critical. D．Cautious. Passage 5 （24-25高二下·天津一中·期末） Lump (肿块) in my pocket; heavy, old-fashioned flip phone, let me salute (致敬) you. I can’t remember how long we’ve been together. Seven years or more? Even back then, you were retro (复古的). The salesman in the phone store spoke warmly of your indestructibility, as if that were your prime virtue: He said I could throw you against a wall if I wanted, and you'd just bounce off. But I would never do that. Why can’t I quit you? First, the obvious thing: You are not connected to the Internet. So for me, you are a little brick of privacy. And by privacy I don’t mean cookies or my Social Securıty number or whatever — I mean the narrow space of imagination in which I exist when I’m not diddling about online. I mean what’s left of my non-digital self. When I clack your two halves shut, that’s it. Second, you’ve become rather talismanic (护身符般的), socially. It’s like hanging around with a maladaptive (适应不良的) friend: I enjoy watching people react to you. When I hold you, wave you around, I get sighs of pity and confusion, especially from the young. “Look at you, man,” somebody said to me the other day when I took you out to exchange numbers. “Look at you.” We're out of the dream, you and me. When I have two spare minutes, I don’t pull you out and stare at you, enchanted (着魔的), moving my fingertips across your surface. I stand around like a spare part, hands in my pockets. I feel the breeze on my face. I hear the hum of the city and the hum of my brain. Do I have the energy to send a text? I frown when I text. Sometimes I sweat. I smash your noisy little buttons; it sounds like I’m operating a telegraph. Three clicks to get to a C-tack-tack-tack-two more for an E. A decent sentence can take me 10 minutes. Anybody who gets a text from me knows I mean it. What will I do when you go? Your name is Kyocera, king of kings. You are a black monument in the desert of Time.Notes: Kyocera is the English name for Kyocera Corporation, a multinational ceramic and electronics manufacturing company headquater in Kyoto, Japan. 1．What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Shopping. B．Doing research. C．Surfing randomly. D．Watching videos. 2．According to the article, the author loves his flip phone because it ________. ①is strong and durable ②helps him avoid pointless social contact ③allows him to pay more attention to the things around him ④offers a private space for him to stay away from the Internet A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．According to the last but one paragraph, what’s the shortcoming of his flip phone? A．It has a slow data transfer rate. B．It is inconvenient to type on the buttons. C．He's unable to use it as an escape when he’s bored. D．The noise it makes is embarrassing in a public place. Passage 6 （24-25高二下·天津滨海新区·期末） On my 23rd birthday, I found myself alone under the night sky, watching the annual Perseid meteor shower (流星雨) — a tradition I had maintained since childhood. But this year was different, because I was hundreds of miles away from my family, beginning my studies in medicine at the University of North Carolina. As I looked up to the brilliant light crossing the darkness, a quiet unease grew within me. Was this really the path I wanted to follow? Growing up in a small town where few got higher education, I was struggling to pursue my education and become a doctor like my father, one of the few professional role models available. I worked hard and went on to study medicine never questioning whether it was truly my passion. Yet now, surrounded by classmates studying medicine, I began to wonder if I had limited myself too soon. A few months later, a solar eclipse (日食) passed over my hometown. Skipping classes, I drove back to my hometown. I found a spot to witness the event. As daylight faded and the world turned into a beautiful sunset, something inside me shifted. The experience was so moving that I finally admitted: my heart belonged not to medicine, but to stars. The decision to leave the university was terrifying. I worked many jobs in the next three years: driving taxis, waiting tables, folding clothes in stores. I became a high school science teacher and eventually returned to university to study physics to slowly rebuild my academic path. It was grueling, but for the first time, I felt truly alive in my pursuit of knowledge. Today, as I approach my final year of study in astronomy, I reflect on how far I’ve come. That little girl who once watched meteors from her backyard would never have imagined presenting research at international conferences. Most importantly, I’ve learned that life isn’t about following a predetermined path but having the courage to chase what truly inspires you-even if it means starting over. 1．What was the author doing on her 23rd birthday? A．Celebrating with her family. B．Observing the meteor shower. C．Questioning her decision to live alone. D．Traveling to the University of North Carolina. 2．Why did the author decide to study medicine? A．Her teacher encouraged her. B．She showed great interest in medicine. C．She was inspired by her father’s career. D．Medical school was the toughest experience. 3．What caused the author to change according to Para. 3? A．Her deep passion for studying stars. B．The exciting moment of skipping classes. C．The perfect place for viewing the night sky. D．The emotional impact of leaving the university. 4．What does the underlined word “grueling” (Para. 4) most likely mean? A．Rather simple and dull. B．Quite enjoyable and funny. C．Somewhat new and strange. D．Extremely tiring and difficult. 5．What could be the best title of the passage? 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