专题01 阅读理解记叙文（7年汇编）（北京专用）2020-2026年高考英语真题分类汇编

**基本信息** 汇编2020-2026年北京高考英语记叙文阅读真题及模拟题，聚焦“人与自我”成长主题，通过第一人称叙事考查心理描写与高阶思维推断，适配高考B篇命题规律。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|60题（每篇4题）|细节理解、推理判断（为主）、词义猜测（每年1道）、主旨大意|情境贴近青少年经历（如家庭搬迁、兴趣重拾、挫折反思），选项侧重同义替换推理，干扰项截取局部细节，强调人物情感变化与上下文语义理解，符合北京卷“困境—尝试—转变—感悟”叙事逻辑|

专题01 阅读理解记叙文 7年真题1年模拟 参考答案 2026·北京·高考真题：1.B 2.C 3.A 4.C 2024·北京·高考真题：1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 2023·北京·高考真题：1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 2022·北京·高考真题：1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 2021·北京·高考真题：1.D 2.A 3.B 4.B 2020·北京·高考真题：1.D 2.B 3.D 4.C 2026·北京大兴·三模：1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 2026·北京昌平·二模：1.D 2.A 3.B 4.D 2026·北京房山·二模：1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B 2026·北京东城·二模：1.C 2.D 3.D 4.C 2026·北京石景山·二模：1.A 2.C 3.B 4.C 2026·北京·模拟预测：1.A 2.C 3.D 2026·北京东城·一模：1.C 2.A 3.D 4.C 2026·北京石景山·一模：1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 2026·北京房山·一模：1.C 2.B 3.C 试卷第1页，共3页 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解记叙文 7年真题1年模拟 考点 北京考情（2020-2026） 命题规律 记叙文 2020 至 2026 年北京卷阅读理解固定以 B 篇为记叙文 / 夹叙夹议文，词数稳定 340-410 词，主题紧扣新课标 “人与自我”，少量涉及 “人与自然”。选材均为第一人称成长叙事，包含自我接纳、兴趣坚守、挫折反思、自然疗愈等正向故事；题型以推理判断为主、细节理解为辅，每年 1 道词义猜测，极少单独考查主旨。整体难度中等，文本无生僻专业词汇，但侧重心理描写，考生易因忽略人物情感变化丢分。 命题坚持立德树人导向，所有故事结尾升华人生哲理，拒绝负面结局；行文遵循 “困境 — 尝试 — 转变 — 感悟” 固定叙事逻辑，心理描写是命题核心载体。选项侧重同义替换推理，不直接摘抄原文；干扰项多截取局部细节、曲解人物情绪。选材避开宏大社会事件，聚焦青少年可共情的个人经历，弱化跨文化复杂背景；考点不考语法，全程依托上下文语义、人物态度、情节因果设题，侧重高阶思维推断。 （2026·北京·高考真题）After we had twins and became a family of five, my husband and I decided to move from London back to Yorkshire, to be closer to my parents. Around the same time, they sold their house and we decided to build them a bungalow (平房) in our garden. We moved them in with us until the build was complete. Packing up my parents’ house felt like a massive goodbye — that bedroom, those memories, the feeling of safety and shelter I always felt there. That evening, I sat in the living room watching TV, temporarily free of my own responsibilities, lost in nostalgia (留恋). Even though I’m a grown woman in my 40s with my own family, it felt scary not to have “home” to go back to. On our final morning in the house, we took a break from the mind-bending, never-ending work of packing to sit down for that last breakfast. Mum voiced what we were all thinking: It was strange to see the place so empty. I worried that they’d begin to think they’d made a mistake. “How do you feel?” I asked. There was a silence as Dad continued to drink his tea, and I held my breath. “Well, it’s pretty awesome, isn’t it?” he replied. I breathed a huge sigh of relief: I had expected sadness, maybe even doubt, but Dad was already looking to the future. His response had an impact on me. Yes, it was a huge goodbye in so many ways, but it was also the start of something new — an adventure in multigenerational living. I realised this wasn’t about loss at all, but about movement and trust. Hearing Dad’s cheerfulness, I realised that what I’d been seeing as “the end of an era” was actually the start of a new one. Sitting at the table, making my mini sandwich, I realised I was ready for our next chapter. 1．After they had twins, the author and her husband decided to ________. A．visit her parents B．move back to Yorkshire C．rent a house for the family D．raise their children in London 2．During the breakfast, the author worried that ________. A．she might lose her shelter in the future B．there would be too much work in packing C．her parents might regret selling their house D．it would be hard to live a multigenerational life 3．How did the author feel after hearing her dad’s response? A．Uplifted. B．Puzzled. C．Concerned. D．Honoured. 4．What does the story mainly tell us? A．Silence is the best cure for nostalgia. B．Distance makes the heart grow fonder. C．Optimism lights the path for tomorrow. D．Parenting sets the pace of a child’s growth. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了作者一家搬回约克郡，打算为父母建平房。收拾老宅时她满心不舍，担心父母后悔搬家。父亲乐观的话点醒她，离别不是结束，而是多代同住新生活的开始。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“After we had twins and became a family of five, my husband and I decided to move from London back to Yorkshire, to be closer to my parents. (我们生下双胞胎后，家庭变成了五口之家，我和丈夫决定从伦敦搬回约克郡，以便更靠近父母。)”可知，生完双胞胎后，作者和她的丈夫决定搬回约克郡。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Mum voiced what we were all thinking: It was strange to see the place so empty. I worried that they’d begin to think they’d made a mistake. (妈妈表达了我们所有人的心声：看到这个地方如此空旷，感觉很奇怪。我担心他们会开始以为自己犯了错。)”可知，早餐时，作者担心她的父母可能会后悔卖掉房子。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“I breathed a huge sigh of relief: I had expected sadness, maybe even doubt, but Dad was already looking to the future. (我如释重负地长舒了一口气：我原以为会是悲伤，甚至是怀疑，但爸爸已经在展望未来了。)”以及最后一段中“Yes, it was a huge goodbye in so many ways, but it was also the start of something new an adventure in multigenerational living. (是的，这在很多方面都是一次巨大的告别，但也意味着新的开始——一种跨代际共同生活的冒险。)”和“Sitting at the table, making my mini sandwich, I realised I was ready for our next chapter. (坐在餐桌旁，做着我的迷你三明治，我终于明白，我已经准备好迎接我们下一章的人生了。)”可推知，作者听到父亲的回应后感到振奋和备受鼓舞。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“Hearing Dad’s cheerfulness, I realised that what I’d been seeing as “the end of an era” was actually the start. of a new one. Sitting at the table, making my mini sandwich, I realised I was ready for our next chapter. (听到爸爸的乐观，我才明白，我曾认为“一个时代的终结”，其实正是另一个新时代的开端。坐在餐桌旁，做着我的迷你三明治，我终于明白，我已经准备好迎接我们下一章的人生了。)”可知，文章讲述作者原本因搬离老宅、告别过去而伤感惆怅，父亲乐观积极的态度点醒了她，让她明白告别旧生活不是结束，而是新篇章的起点。核心主旨是乐观的心态能照亮未来的道路。 （2024·北京·高考真题）When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school, art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art O-level exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice.      One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so authoritative that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being resolute. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 1．How did the author feel about the result of the art exam? A．Scared. B．Worried. C．Discouraged. D．Wronged. 2．In her 30s, the author _________. A．avoided oil painting practice B．sought for a painting career C．fancied abstract painting D．exhibited child paintings 3．Which word would best describe the author’s dream? A．Confusing. B．Empowering. C．Disturbing. D．Entertaining. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Hard work is the mother of success. C．Dreams are the reflections of realities. D．Creative activities involve being confident. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一直喜欢绘画，但中学时由于油画测试成绩较低，作者对绘画失去了信心。在40岁出头时，一个梦让作者重拾画油画的信心并接受了自身局限性的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless.(我觉得很难，但仍希望能通过测试。我没有通过，而且成绩很低。我过于自信了。现在，我被宣布为毫无(油画)天赋的人了)”并结合下文中作者多年不碰油画的经历可推知，作者对美术考试的结果感到气馁。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art.(在我30多岁时，我结交了画家朋友们，学到了看待艺术的新方法)”和“Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. (虽然这些新朋友是使用油画颜料的抽象画师，或者是版画家或雕塑家，但我把油画作为禁忌的高级形式，不允许我练习)”可知，作者在30多岁时回避练习油画。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“The dream felt so authoritative that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. (这个梦给我的感觉是如此的权威，它震撼了我。它是能量的一种形式，让我回我失去了的东西)”可知，作者的梦赋予作者练习油画的力量。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第六段“Becoming a successful painter calls for being resolute. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much.  (成为一名成功的画家需要有决心。我意识到我总是害怕想要得太多)”及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者一直喜欢绘画，但中学时由于油画测试成绩较低，作者对绘画失去了信心。在40岁出头时，一个梦让作者重拾画油画的信心并接受了自身局限性的故事。由此可推知，我们能从文章中学到创作活动需要自信，故选D。 （2023·北京·高考真题）Sitting in the garden for my friend’s birthday. I felt a buzz (振动) in my pocket. My heart raced when I saw the email sender’s name. The email started off: “Dear Mr Green, thank you for your interest” and “the review process took longer than expected.” It ended with “We are sorry to inform you…” and my vision blurred (模糊). The position—measuring soil quality in the Sahara Desert as part of an undergraduate research programme — had felt like the answer I had spent years looking for. I had put so much time and emotional energy into applying, and I thought the rejection meant the end of the road for my science career. So I was shocked when, not long after the email, Professor Mary Devon, who was running the programme, invited me to observe the work being done in her lab. I jumped at the chance, and a few weeks later I was equally shocked—and overjoyed—when she invited me to talk with her about potential projects I could pursue in her lab. What she proposed didn’t seem as exciting as the original project I had applied to, but I was going to give it my all. I found myself working with a robotics professor on techniques for collecting data from the desert remotely. That project, which I could complete from my sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only survived the lockdown but worked where traditional methods didn’t. In the end, I had a new scientific interest to pursue. When I applied to graduate school, I found three programmes promising to allow me to follow my desired research direction. And I applied with the same anxious excitement as before. When I was rejected from one that had seemed like a perfect fit, it was undoubtedly difficult. But this time I had the perspective (视角) to keep it from sending me into panic. It helped that in the end I was accepted into one of the other programmes I was also excited about. Rather than setting plans in stone, I’ve learned that sometimes I need to take the opportunities that are offered, even if they don’t sound perfect at the time, and make the most of them. 1．How did the author feel upon seeing the email sender’s name? A．Anxious. B．Angry. C．Surprised. D．Settled. 2．After talking with Professor Devon, the author decided to ________. A．criticise the review process B．stay longer in the Sahara Desert C．apply to the original project again D．put his heart and soul into the lab work 3．According to the author, the project with the robotics professor was ________. A．demanding B．inspiring C．misleading D．amusing 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．An invitation is a reputation. B．An innovation is a resolution. C．A rejection can be a redirection. D．A reflection can be a restriction. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章中作者结合自己被拒绝后得到了更好的职业发展机会，告诉我们最初的拒绝给予了更好的方向。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“My heart raced when I saw the email sender’s name. The email started off: “Dear Mr Green, thank you for your interest” and “the review process took longer than expected.” It ended with “We are sorry to inform you…”and my vision blurred (模糊). (当我看到邮件发件人的名字时，我的心跳加速了。这封邮件是这样开头的：“亲爱的格林先生，感谢您的关注”，“审核过程比预期的要长。”信的结尾是“我们很抱歉地通知你……”，我的视线模糊了)”可知，收到的是被拒绝的邮件，所以推测作者在看到电子邮件发件人的名字时感到焦虑。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“So I was shocked when, not long after the email, Professor Mary Devon, who was running the programme, invited me to observe the work being done in her lab. I jumped at the chance, and a few weeks later I was equally shocked—and overjoyed—when she invited me to talk with her about potential projects I could pursue in her lab. What she proposed didn’t seem as exciting as the original project I had applied to, but I was going to give it my all. (因此，当我收到这封邮件后不久，负责这个项目的玛丽·德文教授邀请我去她的实验室观察正在进行的工作时，我感到非常震惊。我欣然接受了这个机会，几周后，当她邀请我和她谈谈我可以在她的实验室里从事的潜在项目时，我同样感到震惊——同时也是欣喜若狂。她提出的建议似乎没有我最初申请的项目那么令人兴奋，但我打算全力以赴)”可知，与德文教授交谈后，作者决定全心全意地投入实验室工作。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“I found myself working with a robotics professor on techniques for collecting data from the desert remotely. That project, which I could complete from my sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only survived the lockdown but worked where traditional methods didn’t. In the end, I had a new scientific interest to pursue. (我发现自己和一个机器人教授一起研究从沙漠中远程收集数据的技术。我可以在沙发上完成这个项目，而不是在沙漠的酷热中完成，它不仅在封锁期间幸存下来，而且在传统方法不奏效的地方也奏效了。最后，我有了新的科学兴趣去追求)”可推知，机器人学教授的项目很鼓舞人心。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Rather than setting plans in stone, I’ve learned that sometimes I need to take the opportunities that are offered, even if they don’t sound perfect at the time, and make the most of them. (我明白了有时候我需要抓住提供的机会，即使这些机会在当时听起来并不完美，也要充分利用，而不是一成不变地制定计划)”结合文章中作者结合自己被拒绝后得到了更好的职业发展机会，告诉我们最初的拒绝给予了更好的方向。故C选项“拒绝可以是重定向”最符合文章的主旨。故选C。 【点睛】 （2022·北京·高考真题）My name is Alice. Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I struggled on, constantly staring at this wall that faced me. My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me. One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. I joined a pre-presentation dinner with him and that smaller setting allowed me to slowly build up my courage to speak one-on-one with him—an idea that had seemed completely impossible. This first contact was where my story began. A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see that this would be the first in a series of timely opportunities that my old self would have let pass, but that this new and more confident Alice enthusiastically seized. Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence. I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve realised that my biggest obstacle ( 障碍 ) this whole time was myself. It was that voice in the back of my head telling me that one phrase that has stopped so many people from reaching their potential: I can’t. They say good things come to those who wait; I say: grab every opportunity with everything you have and be impatient. After all, nature does not require our patience, but our action. 1．What was the main cause for Alice’s anxiety? A．Her inability to act her age. B．Her habit of consumption. C．Her desire to be perfect. D．Her lack of inspiration. 2．How did Grant Brown’s presentation influence Alice? A．She decided to do something for nature. B．She tasted the sweetness of friendship. C．She learned about the harm of desire. D．She built up her courage to speak up. 3．The activities Alice joined in helped her to become more ________. A．intelligent B．confident C．innovative D．critical 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Patience is a cure of anxiety. C．Action is worry’s worst enemy. D．Everything comes to those who wait. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者通过参加保护自然活动治愈好了自己的焦虑。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段“My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me.(我的完美主义倾向是这一点的主要根源：无论我做什么，我都想做到完美，这在生活中显然是不可能的，但它消耗了我。)”可知，是要求完美导致了焦虑。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段“One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. (一天，我在高中参加了野生动物保护主义者Grant Brown的演讲。他的演讲不仅让我感到敬畏和鼓舞，还帮助我产生了一种内在的愿望，希望在世界上有所作为。)”和文章第三段“ Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. (在我收到他的邀请后不久，我的高中就收到了加入“Youth for Nature”和“Youth for Plane”组织的申请。我决定致力于完成这些申请，很快我就成为了一个日益壮大的全球年轻人保护自然团队的一员。)”可知，是Grant Brown让作者开始为从事保护自然地活动中。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。由文章第三段“I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence.(我决定完成申请，很快我就成为了一个不断壮大的全球年轻人保护自然团队的一员。每一步都让我更加自信。)”可知，Alice 加入这些活动让她变得更自信了。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。由第一段“ Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me.”（去年年初，我被一种焦虑困扰，它削弱了我做任何事情的能力。）由文章第三段“I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence.(我决定完成申请，很快我就成为了一个不断壮大的全球年轻人保护自然团队的一员。每一步都让我更加自信。)可知，文章主要讲述作者通过参加保护自然活动治愈好了自己的焦虑。所以从文章中我们能学到行动是忧虑最大的敌人。故选C项。 （2021·北京·高考真题）I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our semester（学期） project of volunteering at a non-profit organization．When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind． Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me．After doing some research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids．When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望） and need that I joined this project without hesitation．We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，and make them into kits——one kit，one child． The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items finally came together．When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child．Over the past four months，I had never imagined how I would feel once our project was completed．While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true meaning behind it．I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good grade on．When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would never forget． In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education． 1．How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning？ A．It would affect his/her initial plans． B．It would involve traveling overseas． C．It would not bring him/her a good grade． D．It would not live up to his/her expectations． 2．What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project？ A．Images of Iraqi children． B．Research by his/her classmates． C．A teacher's introduction． D．A representative's comments． 3．The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________．. A．become OIC volunteers B．further their education C．study in foreign countries D．influence other children 4．What can we conclude from this passage？ A．One's potential cannot always be underrated． B．First impression cannot always be trusted． C．Actions speak louder than words． D．He who hesitates is lost． 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 【分析】本文是记叙文。讲述了作者一开始认为加入伊拉克儿童行动项目不会达到他的期望，但是最后通过努力对自己和他人带来影响，说明第一印象不总是可信的。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with            the plans I had in mind．”（当老师向我们介绍了需要我们帮助的不同组织时，我最后的选择是伊拉克儿童行动(OIC)。我对这个组织的第一印象是，它不会对我心中的计划产生足够的影响。）可知，一开始作者认为加入伊拉克儿童行动项目不会达到他的期望。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望） and need that I joined this project without hesitation．”（当我上网访问OIC 网站时，我看到了伊拉克儿童的照片。他们的脸上传递的信息是绝望和需要帮助，我毫不犹豫地加入了这个项目。）可知，伊拉克儿童图片帮助作者改变了他对这个项目的态度。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education．”（现在我们的项目结束了，我意识到我不仅影响了一个人的生活，而且影响了十个人的生活。在我们的努力下，10名男孩和女孩现在将能够继续接受教育。）可知，作者的伊拉克儿童行动组织帮助十个伊拉克儿童继续接受教育。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind．”（我对这个组织的第一印象是，它不会对我心中的计划产生足够的影响。）和最后一段“In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life            of another person．Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education．”（一开始，我鼓励自己去改变另一个人的生活。现在我们的项目结束了，我意识到我不仅影响了一个人的生活，而且影响了十个人的生活。在我们的努力下，十名男孩和女孩现在将能够继续接受教育。）可知，一开始作者认为加入伊拉克儿童行动不会达到他的期望，但是最后通过努力对自己和他人带来影响，说明第一印象不总是可信的。故选B。 （2020·北京·高考真题）For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. 1．How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript? A．Confused about the technical terms. B．Impressed with its detailed instructions. C．Discouraged by its complex structure. D．Shocked for her own lack of hand skills. 2．According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________. A．restore old workshops B．understand the craftsmen C．improve visual effects D．inspire the philosophers 3．Why does the author mention museums? A．To reveal the beauty of ancient objects. B．To present the findings of old science. C．To highlight the importance of antiques. D．To emphasise the values of hand skills. 4．Which would be the best title for this passage? A．Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists B．Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories C．Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists D．Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述科学家Paula Smith致力于对古代手工技能的研究，认为科学家如果能够把古代的手工技能和现代的科学方法结合起来，就能够创造更大成就。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.” 让史密斯震惊的主要是，她并没有真正掌握作者所描述的任何技能。她说:“你根本无法通过阅读来了解这些手工作品。” 由此可知读完这份法国手稿，这种手工技能让史密斯感到震惊，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, ” 重建几个世纪前工匠的作品，可以揭示他们如何看待世界，他们的家里有什么物件。由此可知，重建工作主要是为了了解工匠。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down.” 史密斯说，这项工作也给博物馆带来了深刻的见解。为了保存它，一个人必须知道一件物品是如何制成的。更重要的是，重建可能是唯一的方法，以了解宝藏磨损之前的样子。因此可知，博物馆要想很好保存物品，必须要知道这件物品是如何制成的，也是在强调手工技能的价值，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. ”史密斯说，如果我们能重新发现实践经验和工艺的价值，我们就能将现代的最好见解与我们祖先的灵巧结合起来。由此可知本文的中心思想就在于如果科学家能把古代的手工技巧同现代的理论结合起来，就能够获得更多的成就。C选项Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists工艺造就了更好的科学家，符合文章主题，适合做标题，故选C。 【点睛】标题猜测题。属于主旨大意题的一种，标题应位于文章之首，概括文章内容，点明文章主题。它可以是单词，短语，或句子。确定文章标题，第一，标题要与主题密切相关；其次，看标题是否能概括全文内容，不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节；第三，标题范围不应太大或太小；最后，标题应新颖，概括性强并且精炼。小题4中C选项概括文中主旨大意，与主题密切相关，故选C。 （2026·北京大兴·三模）The small Texas school that I attended had a tradition that was very important to all eighth-grade students: the scholarship jacket. It was a beautiful gold and green jacket, the school colors. It was given to the student who had maintained the highest grades for eight years. The scholarship jacket was not paid for; it was free. Only one jacket was awarded each year. I had been a straight-A student since the first grade, and this year I had been looking forward to owning that jacket. My father was a farm laborer who couldn’t earn enough money to feed eight children, so I knew I could never buy sports clothes or nice things. The scholarship jacket was my only chance. In May, the final grades were posted. I had the highest average. I was so happy I could have screamed. I was sure I would get the jacket. A week later, the principal called me into his office. He looked uncomfortable. “Martha,” he said, “there’s been a change in the policy this year about the scholarship jacket. This year the board has decided to charge fifteen dollars for the jacket.” I couldn’t believe my ears. “But the jacket has always been free,” I whispered. “I know,” he said. “But things are different now. If you are unable to pay the fifteen dollars, the jacket will be given to the next one in line.” I knew who that was: Joann. Her father was the owner of the only store in town and a member of the school board. I walked home slowly. When I told my father what had happened, he looked sad. “I’ll try to get the money,” he said. But I knew he couldn’t. We didn’t have extra money for anything. The next day I went back to the principal’s office. “I won’t pay for the scholarship jacket,” I said. “If you have to pay for it, it won’t be a scholarship jacket anymore.” He stared at me. Then he sighed. “Okay, Martha. We’ll make an exception in your case. You can have the jacket.” I almost cried. I knew I had won something more important than a jacket. I had won self-respect. 1．Why did Martha attach great importance to the scholarship jacket? A．She wanted to show it off to her classmates. B．It was the only nice thing she could obtain. C．Her father asked her to get it. D．It could help her get into a good high school. 2．What do we know about Joann from the passage? A．Her father had a high social status. B．She had higher grades than Martha. C．She was Martha’s close friend. D．She refused to pay for the jacket. 3．Which of the following best describes Martha’s feeling when she was told she could get the jacket for free? A．Amazed and annoyed. B．Calm and unconcerned. C．Disappointed and helpless. D．Touched and proud. 4．What lesson can we learn from the passage? A．Good grades can win us true respect. B．We shouldn’t yield to the authority. C．Standing firm on right brings more. D．A reward’s value depends on whether it’s free. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了家境贫寒的玛莎凭借优异成绩本应获得免费的荣誉奖学夹克，校方却临时更改规则要求付费，实则想把夹克转交给校董之女。玛莎坚守原则、拒绝妥协，最终破例拿到夹克，并收获了宝贵的自尊。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“My father was a farm laborer who couldn’t earn enough money to feed eight children, so I knew I could never buy sports clothes or nice things. The scholarship jacket was my only chance.(我父亲是一名农场雇工，收入微薄，根本养不活八个孩子。所以我心里清楚，自己永远买不起运动服或是漂亮衣物。这件奖学金夹克，便是我唯一的希望。)”可知，玛莎格外看重这件奖学夹克是因为这是她唯一能拥有的好东西。 2．推理判断题。根据第七段“I knew who that was: Joann. Her father was the owner of the only store in town and a member of the school board.(我认出那人是谁了：是乔安。她父亲是镇上唯一一家商店的店主，同时也是校董会的成员。)”可知，从文章中我们能了解到乔安的父亲社会地位较高。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I almost cried. I knew I had won something more important than a jacket. I had won self-respect.(我差点哭了。我明白，我赢得的远比一件夹克珍贵，我收获了自尊。)”可知，得知可以免费拿到夹克时，玛莎的心情是感动且自豪的。 4．推理判断题。根据第九段“I won’t pay for the scholarship jacket(我不会为这件奖学夹克付费)”、第十段“ You can have the jacket.(这件夹克就给你吧)”和最后一段“I knew I had won something more important than a jacket. I had won self-respect.(我明白，我赢得了比夹克本身更珍贵的东西 —— 那就是自尊。)”可知，我们能从这篇文章中得到的启示是坚守正义会收获更多。 （2026·北京昌平·二模）Many students at college, including myself, arrive with a very distinct image of who and what we are going to be after graduation. Personally, I had my next ten years planned out before even starting my freshman year. My parents work in pharmaceuticals (制药业), so I knew about the career prospects. I had taken many scientific elective courses in high school and excelled in AP Chemistry, so I thought this degree would be something I could do well in and love for the next four years and afterwards in a career. In the fall of my freshman year, I signed up for a chemistry, a calculus, and an English class. I always enjoyed reading, so I thought the English course would be a fun addition and a possible minor to add to my studies. During that semester, I did well in all of my classes, but I felt I hated my science and math courses. I always liked math and science in high school, but something about the courses in college simply didn’t connect with me. The one thing that made me actually enjoy my first semester was my English course. I felt tired, just thinking about more chemistry classes the next semester. I thought that higher-level chemistry courses might be more interesting because they would become more specialized, but I continually found myself disinterested in the content of the courses. By this time, I had added my English minor, and the things I had learned in my minor were so much more exciting to me. I went with the flow until my sophomore year. I called my parents in tears. I couldn’t hold it in anymore: I DIDN’T WANT TO DO CHEMISTRY! I was completely ready for them to be disappointed and tell me to stick with it; thankfully they were the exact opposite.My parents knew I was enjoying my English minor and asked me if I had any interest in continuing into a major. After talking with my parents and my advisor, I took the plunge. I switched to an English major. I felt like the biggest weight was lifted from my shoulders. Now, I could not be happier about switching my major. I have discovered my newfound love and capabilities. There have been so many opportunities that would not have happened if it hadn’t been for switching my major and career path. 1．What was the author’s main struggle as a freshman? A．Pressure for perfect grades. B．Uncertainty about future plans. C．Fear of disappointing her parents. D．Loss of passion for her planned major. 2．How did the author’s parents react to her quitting chemistry? A．Supportive of her pursuit. B．Relieved at her decision. C．Annoyed by her attempt. D．Concerned about her future. 3．Which of the following words can best describe the author? A．Purposeful and focused. B．Courageous and growth-minded. C．Persistent and confident. D．Disciplined and self-aware. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Every cloud has a silver lining. B．Curiosity keeps the mind young. C．The wise man is always a learner. D．The heart sees what the eyes cannot. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述的是作者从最初计划学习化学专业，到发现自己真正热爱英语，最终勇敢转专业的成长经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“During that semester, I did well in all of my classes, but I felt I hated my science and math courses. I always liked math and science in high school, but something about the courses in college simply didn’t connect with me. (那个学期，我所有课程都表现不错，但我感觉自己讨厌科学和数学课。我在高中时一直喜欢数学和科学，但大学的课程就是无法引起我的共鸣。)”可知，作者作为大一新生时的主要困扰是对原本计划的专业失去了热情。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段“I was completely ready for them to be disappointed and tell me to stick with it; thankfully they were the exact opposite. My parents knew I was enjoying my English minor and asked me if I had any interest in continuing into a major. (我完全准备好让他们失望并告诉我坚持下去；谢天谢地他们恰恰相反。我父母知道我喜欢英语辅修，问我是否有兴趣继续攻读专业。)”可知，父母对她的追求表示支持。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段“I called my parents in tears. I couldn’t hold it in anymore: I DIDN’T WANT TO DO CHEMISTRY! (我哭着给父母打电话。我再也忍不住了：我不想学化学了！)”以及“After talking with my parents and my advisor, I took the plunge. I switched to an English major. (和父母以及指导老师交谈过后，我鼓起勇气，转到了英语专业。)”和最后一段“I have discovered my newfound love and capabilities. (我发现了自己新获得的热爱和能力。)”可知，作者勇于面对内心真实想法并做出改变，具有勇气；同时从这次经历中成长，发现了新的自我，体现了成长型思维。 4．推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是第五段“I couldn’t hold it in anymore: I DIDN’T WANT TO DO CHEMISTRY! (我再也忍不住了：我不想学化学了！)”以及最后一段“Now, I could not be happier about switching my major. (现在，我对转专业这件事感到无比开心。)”可知，作者遵从内心、跟随心声做出了选择，对应谚语The heart sees what the eyes cannot. (内心能看见眼睛看不见的东西)。 （2026·北京房山·二模）I was sixteen years old, and like many other teenage boys, I was in a band. So when we found out we’d been invited to play at a charitable event in a nursing home, we were very excited — it felt like our first real stage. On the day of the concert, we turned up early. As we headed backstage, still buzzing with excitement, the director of the nursing home came over to talk to us. “Some in the audience are suffering from physical or mental illnesses. These people have very few chances to see live entertainment of any kind. Just play your regular show, and you’ll do fine.” Soon it was time for the show. The auditorium was packed. But the silence that filled the room felt heavy, almost unnerving. Then we started playing our first few songs. We played probably the best show we had ever put on. As each song finished, there was a short pause. This was the time when the audience would normally applaud. Unfortunately, we were getting little applause. A sinking feeling settled in my chest. We unplugged our instruments and went backstage. Seeing this, the director ran backstage and asked us what was wrong. “Well, it seemed that the audience didn’t like the performances,” I replied, trying to hide my disappointment. “They like all of you. But maybe the songs are not quite the style they like.” On hearing this, we realized the problem. A spark of hope flickered. So I advised the director to give us a 10-minute break. We then had a heated discussion about what to play. Returning to the stage, we played seven songs for the elderly residents. Most of the music was gentle, and some of the songs were familiar to them. This time, the atmosphere shifted — some of them even stood up and danced to the music. With every cheer, the knot in my stomach loosened a little more. Finally, we finished our performance. What happened next shocked me more than anything. I went back to pack up, not knowing what to expect, only to find that at least ten people had gathered around the stage. Several people told us we were the best band to play for them in years. I stood there speechless, something warm and unexpected swelling in my chest. After that show, I made up my mind to have a career in music. I did play a few more shows with different bands over the years, and some crowds roared louder than that night. But no matter how much the audience cheered, I never felt as good as I did on that particular night — I learned that music is not about applause, but about truly touching someone. 1．Why did the band feel disappointed after their first few songs? A．They failed to play their best songs. B．The audience left the auditorium quietly. C．The director blamed them for their performance. D．They received hardly any applause from the audience. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．The director asked the band to play louder. B．The band adjusted their song style to suit the elderly. C．The band made some mistakes during the performance. D．The elderly showed great interest in various live shows. 3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 7 probably indicate? A．The author was surprised and thankful. B．The author expected praise from the director. C．The author began to feel relieved and confident. D．The author understood the meaning of the songs. 4．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Teamwork helps solve problems. B．True success lies in reaching others. C．First impression cannot always be trusted. D．One’s potential cannot always be underrated. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】文章讲述了作者回忆少年时乐队在养老院演出的经历并最终领悟到真正的音乐价值不在于喝彩，而在于触动、温暖他人。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Unfortunately, we were getting little applause.(不幸的是，我们几乎没有得到什么掌声。)”可知，乐队感到失望是因为几乎没得到观众掌声。 2．推理判断题。根据第六段“We then had a heated discussion about what to play.( 随后我们热烈讨论了接下来该演奏什么曲目。)”和第七段“Returning to the stage, we played seven songs for the elderly residents. Most of the music was gentle, and some of the songs were familiar to them.(重返舞台后，我们为养老院的老人们演唱了七首歌曲。曲风大多舒缓柔和，还有一些是他们耳熟能详的老歌。)”可知，乐队主动调整曲风，换成适合老人的舒缓老歌。 3．推理判断题。根据第七段“This time, the atmosphere shifted — some of them even stood up and danced to the music. With every cheer, the knot in my stomach loosened a little more.( 这一次，现场气氛完全变了——有些老人甚至起身随着音乐起舞。每一次欢呼，我心中的郁结都随之释怀几分。)”可推知，作者渐渐释怀、重拾自信。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I learned that music is not about applause, but about truly touching someone.(我明白了，音乐不在于掌声，而在于真正打动人心、温暖他人)”可知，我们从文章中总结出真正的成功在于触动他人。 （2026·北京东城·二模）I had no idea it was possible to sweat so heavily without engaging in any physical activity. I wasn’t standing at the open door of a plane thousands of feet in the air, ready to jump out into the wild, blue sky. Rather, I was simply sitting on my bed, wearing my most comfortable clothes, and waiting to hit the “Enter classroom” button on my computer. I had signed up for an online language lesson with a Portuguese language tutor. For the past few months, I had been studying the language and I knew video chat was the next best option. As I clicked the button, a friendly face popped up on the screen in front of me. At that moment, my mind froze. Feeling my nervousness, my tutor said something I still remember today, “Learning a new language is like showing your weakness to the world. It can be uncomfortable.” The ice was officially broken. As I’ve progressed along on my language journey, I often think back to her insight. She is right. We take as a given the power to express ourselves freely, and when that power is taken away, we are brought to a place of weakness. Yet if we keep pushing forward despite this weakness, we will unlock a wealth of valuable gains. My three-year-old son has big feelings but has insufficient vocabulary to properly express himself. When I started learning Portuguese, I realized how difficult it must be for him to be understood in the adult world around him. I’m a better parent now. When my husband and I finally visited Portugal and ordered food in Portuguese at a small shop, the server thanked us for taking time to learn their language. Learning Portuguese taught me that attempting to learn someone else’s language shows respect not only for their homeland but for the people themselves. Taking on the challenge of Portuguese has also awakened a fire within me. If you had told me a year ago that I would be taking a writing course, competing in competitions at my gym, or learning about car maintenance, I truly wouldn’t have believed it. Now I deeply believe that challenging yourself can be rewarding in ways you will never know unless you attempt it. 1．What was the author doing in Paragraph 1? A．Working out at home. B．Taking an entrance exam. C．Preparing herself for a class. D．Signing up for a language club. 2．Hearing the tutor’s words, the author felt ________. A．shocked B．defensive C．concerned D．relieved 3．After learning Portuguese, the author ________. A．showed competitive advantages B．started to try Portuguese cuisine C．developed a passion for travelling D．became an understanding mother 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．It is never too late to learn something new. B．Taking on challenges may bring perfection. C．Leaving the comfort zone offers new visions of life. D．Language learning helps clear up misunderstandings. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】文章介绍了作者初次线上上葡萄牙语课时十分紧张，在老师开导下逐渐释怀；随后讲述学习葡萄牙语让自己更理解年幼的儿子、懂得尊重他国文化，勇于接受各类新挑战，感悟到走出舒适区、挑战自我会收获意想不到的人生价值。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第一段“Rather, I was simply sitting on my bed, wearing my most comfortable clothes, and waiting to hit the “Enter classroom” button on my computer.(相反，我只是穿着最舒服的衣服坐在床上，等着点击电脑上的“进入教室”按钮。)” 可知，作者当时正在为线上课程做准备。 2．推理判断题。根据原文第二段“Feeling my nervousness, my tutor said something I still remember today, “Learning a new language is like showing your weakness to the world. It can be uncomfortable.” The ice was officially broken.(察觉到我的紧张，老师说了一句我至今记忆犹新的话：“学习一门新语言就像向全世界展露自己的弱点，这难免会让人不自在。” 尴尬的氛围就此彻底消散。)” 可知，听完老师的话后作者内心释怀、放松下来。 3．细节理解题。根据原文第四段“When I started learning Portuguese, I realized how difficult it must be for him to be understood in the adult world around him. I’m a better parent now.(当我开始学习葡萄牙语时，我体会到儿子在成人世界里难以被理解的难处，如今我成了更善解人意的母亲。)” 可知，学习葡萄牙语后，作者变成了一位更懂得体谅孩子的母亲。 4．推理判断题。根据原文第五段“Learning Portuguese taught me that attempting to learn someone else’s language shows respect not only for their homeland but for the people themselves.(学习葡萄牙语让我明白：主动去学习他人的语言，不仅是对他们祖国的尊重，更是对当地人民本身的尊重。)”及最后一段“Now I deeply believe that challenging yourself can be rewarding in ways you will never know unless you attempt it.(如今我深信，挑战自我所带来的收获，只有亲身尝试才能体会，其价值难以预知。)” 可知，走出舒适区、勇于挑战自我，会带给人全新的人生眼界与收获。 （2026·北京石景山·二模）At 74, Margaret Ellis found herself asking what she should do next to keep both her mind active and her body strong. After retiring from her long career as a literature teacher, she suddenly had more free time than ever before. She could either return to the classroom as a student by taking an art history course, or try an initial training programme in Nordic walking (北欧健走). After thinking it over, she chose the latter. On the first day of the training, Margaret arrived at the park with her new poles under her arm and took her place in the group as if it were part of her usual morning routine. Yet only when the session began did she realise how long it had been since she had last learned something entirely new. Nordic walking was harder than she had expected. It required rhythm, balance, posture, and coordination between the arms and legs. Several times, she lost the pattern and had to start again. But instead of feeling discouraged, she tried to treat the movements like a performance. Years earlier, she had learned folk dance and enjoyed hiking, and those experiences helped her find the needed rhythm. “I listened for the rhythm,” she said, “and then I let my body follow.” Physical activity had always been an important part of Margaret’s life. She had once been a swimmer, a cyclist, and a teacher who enjoyed organising school sports events. But what drew her most strongly to Nordic walking was something personal. Her father had loved long walks and often said, “Walk first. Answers come later.” Whenever life felt confusing, he would go outdoors and return calmer than before. Remembering him, Margaret felt she was not just learning a new sport. She was reconnecting with an old family habit. Although Margaret joined the programme as a student，she soon became an inspiration to the rest of the group. When younger participants complained about tired arms or cold weather, they noticed her quietly adjusting her poles and starting again. 1．How did Margaret probably feel on the first day of the training? A．Relaxed and confident. B．Proud and certain. C．Excited but nervous. D．Surprised but disappointed. 2．What helped Margaret gradually adjust to the training? A．Her previous teaching experience. B．Her strong wish to win others’ respect. C．Her past experience in dance and hiking. D．Her habit of exercising alone in the park. 3．What can we learn about Margaret from the passage? A．She depended on the instructor’s help. B．She influenced others by the way she acted. C．She cared more about technique than personal growth. D．She joined the training to reconnect with her family habit. 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Health always comes first. C．It is never too late to begin. D．Parents shape who we become. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】文章主要讲述了74岁退休教师Margaret学习北欧健走并激励他人的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Margaret arrived at the park with her new poles under her arm and took her place in the group as if it were part of her usual morning routine.(玛格丽特胳膊下夹着新的杆子来到公园，在小组中找到了自己的位置，仿佛这是她平时早晨例行活动的一部分)”以及第三段“But instead of feeling discouraged, she tried to treat the movements like a performance.(但她没有感到气馁，而是试图把这些动作当作一场表演)”可知，玛格丽特在训练的第一天放松且自信。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Years earlier, she had learned folk dance and enjoyed hiking, and those experiences helped her find the needed rhythm.(几年前，她学过民间舞蹈，也喜欢徒步旅行，这些经历帮助她找到了所需的节奏)”可知，玛格丽特过去学舞蹈和徒步的经历帮助她逐渐适应了训练。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“When younger participants complained about tired arms or cold weather, they noticed her quietly adjusting her poles and starting again.(当年轻的参与者抱怨手臂酸痛或天气寒冷时，他们注意到她默默地调整手杖，重新开始)”可知，玛格丽特通过自己的行动而非言语影响了周围的人。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“At 74, Margaret Ellis found herself asking what she should do next to keep both her mind active and her body strong.(74岁时，Margaret Ellis在思考接下来该做什么来保持思维活跃和身体强壮)”以及全文可知，全文讲述74岁高龄的老人依旧学习新运动、不断突破自我的故事，传达活到老学到老，何时开始都不晚的道理。 （2026·北京·模拟预测）“The dog is not a fit for my family and we have to put her down,” my co-worker said. I decided it would have a home with us. After work, I drove to pick her up. For me, it was love at first sight. The very thin dog, Lady, had perfect markings, a delicate face, but the saddest eyes. Seeing her licking (舔) the injured paw, I said, “I’m taking you to your new home with my family who will always love you.” Mom was waiting with delicious dog treats. We led Lady to our family room where my mom had placed a huge comforter on the floor just for her. But she retreated to our kitchen and continued to lick her paw. She remained distant for weeks. Then one day, something miraculous happened. Mom locked the doors, and sat on the kitchen floor talking with Lady. Hours later, Lady’s paw was wrapped, and they walked out side by side. When I asked mom how this miracle took place, she smiled and said, “I just told her even humans have to accept different walks in life, and sometimes those walks take us on the best paths.” It was as though Lady did understand my mom’s words of acceptance. That moment defined Lady’s path, not just as a guide dog but as the nanny dog of our home. We had a playmate and protector who shared our secrets, laughs, and tears. Every night, Lady made her rounds, checking to see that we were asleep. Only then would she rest. Years passed and I found myself suffering from a stressful career. I felt like a failure moving back to my mother’s home. It was not the path I had expected. While sitting in the kitchen, mum shared an album filled with photos of Lady with our family. It captured years of beautiful memories. Mom reminded me of the day that Lady accepted her new path in life, which was not the one she expected. Yet, that new path was ultimately best for her. This special guide dog taught me to accept my new direction. 1．How did Lady behave when she first got to the author’s home? A．It stayed away from the family. B．It settled down on the comforter. C．It enjoyed the delicious dog food. D．It showed her love to the new house. 2．What changed Lady at the author’s home? A．The treats mom offered. B．The duty of a guide dog. C．The conversation with mom. D．The recovery from the injury. 3．What can we conclude from the passage? A．There are no shortcuts in our life. B．We choose our path by taking actions. C．Expectations are the key to everything. D．We have to let go in order to move forward. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】文章讲述了同事要安乐死受伤的狗狗Lady，作者收养了它。起初狗狗很疏离，在母亲的开导下它敞开心扉，后来也教会失意的作者接纳人生新方向。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“We led Lady to our family room where my mom had placed a huge comforter on the floor just for her. But she retreated to our kitchen and continued to lick her paw. She remained distant for weeks.(我们把Lady领到了我们的家庭活动室，我妈妈在地板上为她铺了一床大大的毛毯。但她却躲到了我们的厨房里，继续舔着自己的爪子。她这样冷淡地待了好几个星期)”可知，小狗刚到家时远离了这家人。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Then one day, something miraculous happened. Mom locked the doors, and sat on the kitchen floor talking with Lady. Hours later, Lady’s paw was wrapped, and they walked out side by side.(后来有一天，奇迹般的事情发生了。妈妈锁上了所有的门，然后坐在厨房的地板上和Lady交谈。几个小时后，Lady的爪子包扎好了，然后它们一起走出了房子)”可知，在作者家中，与妈妈的那次谈话改变了Lady。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Mom reminded me of the day that Lady accepted her new path in life, which was not the one she expected. Yet, that new path was ultimately best for her. This special guide dog taught me to accept my new direction.(妈妈让我想起了那一天，Lady接受了她人生中全新的道路选择，而这条路并非她原本所期望的那样。然而，这条新道路最终对她来说却是最好的选择。这只特别的导盲犬教会了我接受自己的新方向)”可知，文章告诉我们：我们必须放下过去，才能继续前行。 （2026·北京东城·一模）Glancing at the author’s copy of the book on the desk, I am reminded of how long it has taken to get to this point as I am confirming the arrangements for one of the promotional events scheduled for my fourth non-fiction work on art. I actually started professional writing fairly late in life, after working for the local council for many years. Although I was into literature, it was for personal enjoyment. During my teenage years I sometimes wrote for the school magazine, just for fun. Later, this interest developed into a stronger desire for recognition, and, I’d spend months typing texts and sending them off to magazines and publishers, anxiously awaiting a response that often never came. I have also had a passion for art. Wandering around galleries is an absolute pleasure for me, although I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, unlike my twin sister, Louisa, who is remarkably gifted and has launched a career as an artist. One evening she called to say she was struggling with the text for an upcoming exhibition brochure and asked if I could give her a hand. I warned her that I’d give it a try. Later that evening I managed to produce something that I thought might be acceptable and emailed it to her. It was a real success and set the wheels in motion to turn my dream into a reality. One of the guests at the opening night was an editor working for an online arts magazine. Having been impressed by my piece describing the exhibition in the brochure, she managed to track me down, first by contacting the gallery and then my sister. Well, to be honest, I didn’t know what to think and the prospect of meeting with her filled me with fear. Questions came flooding through my mind and I immediately messaged my sister, who strongly urged me to seize the opportunity. So I fired off an acceptance email before I had the opportunity to change my mind again. Over the following months I devoted every spare moment of my time to attending exhibitions and crafting commentary articles on the region’s artists. I have to admit that the whole thing was exciting. My brain was constantly filled with ideas, and I enjoyed watching them take shape as I typed into the night on my laptop. After that first summer, I was hooked on writing about art, which was so enjoyable and satisfying. Definitely, it was what I should be doing. 1．When the author was young, she ______. A．had a talent for art B．ran a school magazine C．found writing interesting D．won recognition from publishers 2．Receiving her sister’s request for help, the author was ______. A．cautious B．touched C．relieved D．uninterested 3．What finally encouraged the author to accept the editor’s offer? A．Her passion for art. B．Confidence from success. C．The editor’s enthusiasm. D．The push from her sister. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Every end is a fresh beginning. B．Talent is born from consistent effort. C．Unexpected turns in life may bring gifts. D．Lifelong learning leads to personal growth. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从为个人兴趣写作到因偶然机会为妹妹撰写展览文案，从而开启了艺术写作职业生涯的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“During my teenage years I sometimes wrote for the school magazine, just for fun. (在我青少年时期，我有时为校刊写作，只是为了好玩)”可知，作者年轻时觉得写作很有趣。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“One evening she called to say she was struggling with the text for an upcoming exhibition brochure and asked if I could give her a hand. I warned her that I’d give it a try. (一天晚上，她打电话来，说她正在为即将出版的展览宣传册的文字苦苦挣扎，问我能否帮她一把。我提醒她我会试一试)”可知，作者在答应帮助妹妹时有所保留，态度是谨慎的。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“I immediately messaged my sister, who strongly urged me to seize the opportunity. So I fired off an acceptance email before I had the opportunity to change my mind again. (我立刻给妹妹发了信息，她强烈敦促我抓住这个机会。于是我趁自己还没来得及再次改变主意，火速发出了接受邮件)”可知，最终鼓励作者接受编辑邀请的是来自妹妹的推动。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段中“I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, unlike my twin sister, Louisa, who is remarkably gifted and has launched a career as an artist. (与我的双胞胎妹妹Louisa不同，我没有任何艺术天赋，她却极具天赋并开启了艺术家的职业生涯)”、第五段中“One of the guests at the opening night was an editor working for an online arts magazine. Having been impressed by my piece describing the exhibition in the brochure, she managed to track me down (开幕之夜的一位嘉宾是一家在线艺术杂志的编辑。她被我在宣传册中描述展览的文章所打动，设法找到了我)”和第六段中“After that first summer, I was hooked on writing about art, which was so enjoyable and satisfying. Definitely, it was what I should be doing. (在那个夏天之后，我迷上了艺术写作，这是如此令人愉快和满足。毫无疑问，这正是我应该做的事情)”可知，作者原本没有艺术天赋和写作职业背景，却因帮助妹妹撰写展览文案而偶然获得编辑赏识，最终走上了艺术写作的职业道路。这表明人生中意想不到的转折可能会带来惊喜的礼物。故C项“Unexpected turns in life may bring gifts. (人生中意想不到的转折可能会带来礼物)”能概括文章内容，最适合作为本文的主旨。故选C项。 （2026·北京石景山·一模）It was dark outside, a late afternoon in the winter of 1981. As I did each week during my last year of graduate school, I was sitting with my thesis (论文) director, the poet James Dickey. I remember that particular meeting because of one ill-chosen word. In a poem that was otherwise finished, a single adjective was clearly wrong. We batted alternatives back and forth across the desk, but none was right. Hours later, while I was washing the cups at ten o’clock, the right word surfaced: pale. Without pausing to weigh the hour, I called my professor and said, “The word is ‘pale’.” Mr. Dickey was overjoyed about that word, every bit as delighted as I was. If only for a moment, the world made a kind of sense it hadn’t made before. I had not thought about that phone call, much less that poem, in many years, but I’ve begun to think about it often. Nowadays, “AI assistants” have suddenly colonized (征服) my documents. They appear out of nowhere, like fruit flies around an overripe banana. In this brave new world, the search for a word like “pale” has been outsourced to a robot that will never suggest such a word. The yoking of unlikely adjective and noun is still, for now, the province of unwetted poets. I have spent hours trying to kill these ghosts in my machine. In some cases, I can’t turn it off at all. The writing teachers I know struggle to persuade their students not to use these tools. They are everywhere now. Who could blame a young writer for wondering how using these “assistants” is any different from using spell check or letting AI supply the next word in a text? Besides, if they don’t use these tools, won’t they be falling behind the many students who do? Who was it who first said, “I don’t know what I think until I see what I write”? Versions of this statement have been attributed (具有……特质) to writers as various as Joan Didion, William Faulkner, and Stephen. In I, Robot, the 2004 film loosely inspired by Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi novel, one robot has feelings. It learns to solve problems with human creativity. And with those attributes come the questions raised by being human. Twenty-six minutes into the film, the robot asks, plaintively, “What am I?” This is a question writers ask every day. 1．The author suggests the AI tools are ______. A．intended to substitute for teachers’ judgment B．ideal for choosing rare and unlikely adjectives C．suitable for drafting poems with impactful imagery D．helpful for routine messages yet limited for discovery 2．What does the word “yoking” underlined in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Explaining. B．Comparing. C．Joining. D．Describing. 3．Which would be the best title for the passage? A．I, Human B．A Word, A World C．I, Robot D．A Student, A Professor 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者回忆早年与导师反复推敲诗歌用词的创作喜悦，对比当下AI充斥写作场景的现状，指出AI仅能完成常规文字工作，无法实现人类独有的精妙文字创作；并借影视台词与作家感悟，凸显人类创作与自我思考的独特价值。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段中“In this brave new world, the search for a word like “pale” has been outsourced to a robot that will never suggest such a word. The yoking of unlikely adjective and noun is still, for now, the province of unwetted poets.( 在这个全新的世界里，寻找像“pale”这样的词的任务被外包给了一个永远不会提出这种词的机器人。将不太可能同时出现的形容词和名词组合在一起，目前仍只是那些未被浸染、未经他人影响的诗人的专利。)”以及第四段中“Who could blame a young writer for wondering how using these “assistants” is any different from using spell check or letting AI supply the next word in a text? Besides, if they don’t use these tools, won’t they be falling behind the many students who do?( 谁又能责怪一位年轻的作家去思考使用这些“助手”与使用拼写检查或让人工智能为文本提供下一个单词有何不同呢？此外，如果不使用这些工具，他们难道不会落后于许多使用它们的学生吗？)”可知，文中提及AI可完成拼写检查、文本续词等常规写作任务，但永远无法给出“pale”这类贴合诗歌意境的精妙词汇，也无法实现人类的创作灵感与文字探索。由此可推知，AI对常规信息处理有帮助，但在文学创作、灵感发现层面存在极大局限。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线单词句中“The yoking of unlikely adjective and noun (看似不搭的形容词与名词yoking)”结合前文作者为诗歌匹配“pale”一词的语境，此处指将词汇进行搭配、结合。yoke 本义为“用轭连接；结合”，与 C选项join (连接、结合)同义。故选C项。 3．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“And with those attributes come the questions raised by being human. Twenty-six minutes into the film, the robot asks, plaintively, “What am I?” This is a question writers ask every day.( 而伴随着这些特质而来的，还有作为人类所引发的问题。在电影播放的第26分钟时，这个机器人哀怨地问道：“我是什么？”这是作家们每天都会问的问题。)”可知，文章以人类创作的独特性对比AI的局限，结尾借电影中机器人追问 “我是什么”，呼应人类作家每日的自我思考，核心凸显人类独有的创作、思考与自我认知价值。A选项《I, Human (我，人类)》精准契合主旨，适合作为文章的标题，反观其他选项均为片面细节。故选A项。 （2026·北京房山·一模）For as long as I can remember, I have been doing gymnastics. I started gymnastics at a very young age. I was only three years old when my mother first put me in a mommy-and-me class. My mom never expected me to love it as much as I did, or even continue it for twelve years and become competitive in it. We went to competitions all over the state of Florida. Occasionally we would compete out of state. My favorite event in gymnastics was the balance beam. I loved the challenge of flipping on a four-inch piece of wood. I was always referred to as “beam queen” because I had a natural talent for it. Doing skills on the balance beam always came easy to me, and my love for this event showed when I scored well in competitions. Although I am no longer able to do gymnastics because of a defect that was found in my spine, I still love it as much as I would if I were still doing it. It was really tough trying to accept the fact that my life of gymnastics, after eleven years, was over. But after all the sad moments, I picked up a new hobby — volleyball. It helped me pass the time. Yet words cannot explain how much I love gymnastics or how I would give anything for my back to be healed and to go back to the gym. The good news is that I haven’t lost all of my skills. Whenever I visit the gym, I still like to flip around and see what I can do. I don’t know why I loved the sport so much. I just did. I mean it could have been for many reasons. Some challenges came with the sport though. For instance, I had a tough schedule to keep. I trained for four hours a day, five days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year, and when you threw school and homework in there, it got pretty complicated. I was constantly tired from going to bed late because of the gym and having to wake up early for school. I barely even got to rest on the weekends because that’s when all the competitions were. As I look back on it now, I really miss the late nights and the busy schedule. From this sport, I have learned so many things that will help me later in life. I will never forget the memories that were made. Gymnastics will always be a part of me. 1．What can we learn about the author’s childhood? A．She learned gymnastics from her mom. B．She competed frequently outside Florida. C．She developed an enthusiasm for gymnastics. D．She dreamed of participating in international competitions. 2．Knowing she could no longer do gymnastics, the author ______. A．stayed away from gyms and lost interest in sports B．started a new hobby but still missed doing gymnastics C．felt relieved to be free from the tiring training schedule D．forgot gymnastics quickly and devoted herself to volleyball 3．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Everything comes to those who wait. B．When one door closes, another opens. C．True passion leaves a lasting mark on one’s life. D．Success in sports demands hard work and determination. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者自幼练习体操，热爱体操，因脊柱问题无奈放弃后仍心怀热爱，体操也深刻影响了她的人生。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My mom never expected me to love it as much as I did, or even continue it for twelve years and become competitive in it.(我妈妈从未想过我会如此热爱体操，更没想过我会坚持十二年并走上竞技之路。)”可知，作者在童年时期就对体操产生了极大的热情。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But after all the sad moments, I picked up a new hobby — volleyball. It helped me pass the time. Yet words cannot explain how much I love gymnastics or how I would give anything for my back to be healed and to go back to the gym.(但在所有难过的时光过后，我培养了一个新爱好——排球。它帮我打发时间。然而，语言无法形容我有多热爱体操，我愿意付出一切换我的背部痊愈，回到体操馆。)”可知，作者开始了新的爱好，但仍然想念体操。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中的“I will never forget the memories that were made. Gymnastics will always be a part of me.(我永远不会忘记那些回忆。体操将永远是我生命的一部分。)”可知，作者对体操的真正热爱在她的生命中留下了永恒的印记。故选C项。 试卷第1页，共3页 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解记叙文 7年真题1年模拟 考点 北京考情（2020-2026） 命题规律 记叙文 2020 至 2026 年北京卷阅读理解固定以 B 篇为记叙文 / 夹叙夹议文，词数稳定 340-410 词，主题紧扣新课标 “人与自我”，少量涉及 “人与自然”。选材均为第一人称成长叙事，包含自我接纳、兴趣坚守、挫折反思、自然疗愈等正向故事；题型以推理判断为主、细节理解为辅，每年 1 道词义猜测，极少单独考查主旨。整体难度中等，文本无生僻专业词汇，但侧重心理描写，考生易因忽略人物情感变化丢分。 命题坚持立德树人导向，所有故事结尾升华人生哲理，拒绝负面结局；行文遵循 “困境 — 尝试 — 转变 — 感悟” 固定叙事逻辑，心理描写是命题核心载体。选项侧重同义替换推理，不直接摘抄原文；干扰项多截取局部细节、曲解人物情绪。选材避开宏大社会事件，聚焦青少年可共情的个人经历，弱化跨文化复杂背景；考点不考语法，全程依托上下文语义、人物态度、情节因果设题，侧重高阶思维推断。 （2026·北京·高考真题）After we had twins and became a family of five, my husband and I decided to move from London back to Yorkshire, to be closer to my parents. Around the same time, they sold their house and we decided to build them a bungalow (平房) in our garden. We moved them in with us until the build was complete. Packing up my parents’ house felt like a massive goodbye — that bedroom, those memories, the feeling of safety and shelter I always felt there. That evening, I sat in the living room watching TV, temporarily free of my own responsibilities, lost in nostalgia (留恋). Even though I’m a grown woman in my 40s with my own family, it felt scary not to have “home” to go back to. On our final morning in the house, we took a break from the mind-bending, never-ending work of packing to sit down for that last breakfast. Mum voiced what we were all thinking: It was strange to see the place so empty. I worried that they’d begin to think they’d made a mistake. “How do you feel?” I asked. There was a silence as Dad continued to drink his tea, and I held my breath. “Well, it’s pretty awesome, isn’t it?” he replied. I breathed a huge sigh of relief: I had expected sadness, maybe even doubt, but Dad was already looking to the future. His response had an impact on me. Yes, it was a huge goodbye in so many ways, but it was also the start of something new — an adventure in multigenerational living. I realised this wasn’t about loss at all, but about movement and trust. Hearing Dad’s cheerfulness, I realised that what I’d been seeing as “the end of an era” was actually the start of a new one. Sitting at the table, making my mini sandwich, I realised I was ready for our next chapter. 1．After they had twins, the author and her husband decided to ________. A．visit her parents B．move back to Yorkshire C．rent a house for the family D．raise their children in London 2．During the breakfast, the author worried that ________. A．she might lose her shelter in the future B．there would be too much work in packing C．her parents might regret selling their house D．it would be hard to live a multigenerational life 3．How did the author feel after hearing her dad’s response? A．Uplifted. B．Puzzled. C．Concerned. D．Honoured. 4．What does the story mainly tell us? A．Silence is the best cure for nostalgia. B．Distance makes the heart grow fonder. C．Optimism lights the path for tomorrow. D．Parenting sets the pace of a child’s growth. （2024·北京·高考真题）When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school, art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art O-level exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice.      One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so authoritative that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being resolute. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 1．How did the author feel about the result of the art exam? A．Scared. B．Worried. C．Discouraged. D．Wronged. 2．In her 30s, the author _________. A．avoided oil painting practice B．sought for a painting career C．fancied abstract painting D．exhibited child paintings 3．Which word would best describe the author’s dream? A．Confusing. B．Empowering. C．Disturbing. D．Entertaining. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Hard work is the mother of success. C．Dreams are the reflections of realities. D．Creative activities involve being confident. （2023·北京·高考真题）Sitting in the garden for my friend’s birthday. I felt a buzz (振动) in my pocket. My heart raced when I saw the email sender’s name. The email started off: “Dear Mr Green, thank you for your interest” and “the review process took longer than expected.” It ended with “We are sorry to inform you…” and my vision blurred (模糊). The position—measuring soil quality in the Sahara Desert as part of an undergraduate research programme — had felt like the answer I had spent years looking for. I had put so much time and emotional energy into applying, and I thought the rejection meant the end of the road for my science career. So I was shocked when, not long after the email, Professor Mary Devon, who was running the programme, invited me to observe the work being done in her lab. I jumped at the chance, and a few weeks later I was equally shocked—and overjoyed—when she invited me to talk with her about potential projects I could pursue in her lab. What she proposed didn’t seem as exciting as the original project I had applied to, but I was going to give it my all. I found myself working with a robotics professor on techniques for collecting data from the desert remotely. That project, which I could complete from my sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only survived the lockdown but worked where traditional methods didn’t. In the end, I had a new scientific interest to pursue. When I applied to graduate school, I found three programmes promising to allow me to follow my desired research direction. And I applied with the same anxious excitement as before. When I was rejected from one that had seemed like a perfect fit, it was undoubtedly difficult. But this time I had the perspective (视角) to keep it from sending me into panic. It helped that in the end I was accepted into one of the other programmes I was also excited about. Rather than setting plans in stone, I’ve learned that sometimes I need to take the opportunities that are offered, even if they don’t sound perfect at the time, and make the most of them. 1．How did the author feel upon seeing the email sender’s name? A．Anxious. B．Angry. C．Surprised. D．Settled. 2．After talking with Professor Devon, the author decided to ________. A．criticise the review process B．stay longer in the Sahara Desert C．apply to the original project again D．put his heart and soul into the lab work 3．According to the author, the project with the robotics professor was ________. A．demanding B．inspiring C．misleading D．amusing 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．An invitation is a reputation. B．An innovation is a resolution. C．A rejection can be a redirection. D．A reflection can be a restriction. （2022·北京·高考真题）My name is Alice. Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I struggled on, constantly staring at this wall that faced me. My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me. One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. I joined a pre-presentation dinner with him and that smaller setting allowed me to slowly build up my courage to speak one-on-one with him—an idea that had seemed completely impossible. This first contact was where my story began. A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see that this would be the first in a series of timely opportunities that my old self would have let pass, but that this new and more confident Alice enthusiastically seized. Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence. I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve realised that my biggest obstacle ( 障碍 ) this whole time was myself. It was that voice in the back of my head telling me that one phrase that has stopped so many people from reaching their potential: I can’t. They say good things come to those who wait; I say: grab every opportunity with everything you have and be impatient. After all, nature does not require our patience, but our action. 1．What was the main cause for Alice’s anxiety? A．Her inability to act her age. B．Her habit of consumption. C．Her desire to be perfect. D．Her lack of inspiration. 2．How did Grant Brown’s presentation influence Alice? A．She decided to do something for nature. B．She tasted the sweetness of friendship. C．She learned about the harm of desire. D．She built up her courage to speak up. 3．The activities Alice joined in helped her to become more ________. A．intelligent B．confident C．innovative D．critical 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Patience is a cure of anxiety. C．Action is worry’s worst enemy. D．Everything comes to those who wait. （2021·北京·高考真题）I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our semester（学期） project of volunteering at a non-profit organization．When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind． Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me．After doing some research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids．When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望） and need that I joined this project without hesitation．We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，and make them into kits——one kit，one child． The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items finally came together．When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child．Over the past four months，I had never imagined how I would feel once our project was completed．While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true meaning behind it．I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good grade on．When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would never forget． In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education． 1．How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning？ A．It would affect his/her initial plans． B．It would involve traveling overseas． C．It would not bring him/her a good grade． D．It would not live up to his/her expectations． 2．What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project？ A．Images of Iraqi children． B．Research by his/her classmates． C．A teacher's introduction． D．A representative's comments． 3．The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________．. A．become OIC volunteers B．further their education C．study in foreign countries D．influence other children 4．What can we conclude from this passage？ A．One's potential cannot always be underrated． B．First impression cannot always be trusted． C．Actions speak louder than words． D．He who hesitates is lost． （2020·北京·高考真题）For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. 1．How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript? A．Confused about the technical terms. B．Impressed with its detailed instructions. C．Discouraged by its complex structure. D．Shocked for her own lack of hand skills. 2．According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________. A．restore old workshops B．understand the craftsmen C．improve visual effects D．inspire the philosophers 3．Why does the author mention museums? A．To reveal the beauty of ancient objects. B．To present the findings of old science. C．To highlight the importance of antiques. D．To emphasise the values of hand skills. 4．Which would be the best title for this passage? A．Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists B．Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories C．Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists D．Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science （2026·北京大兴·三模）The small Texas school that I attended had a tradition that was very important to all eighth-grade students: the scholarship jacket. It was a beautiful gold and green jacket, the school colors. It was given to the student who had maintained the highest grades for eight years. The scholarship jacket was not paid for; it was free. Only one jacket was awarded each year. I had been a straight-A student since the first grade, and this year I had been looking forward to owning that jacket. My father was a farm laborer who couldn’t earn enough money to feed eight children, so I knew I could never buy sports clothes or nice things. The scholarship jacket was my only chance. In May, the final grades were posted. I had the highest average. I was so happy I could have screamed. I was sure I would get the jacket. A week later, the principal called me into his office. He looked uncomfortable. “Martha,” he said, “there’s been a change in the policy this year about the scholarship jacket. This year the board has decided to charge fifteen dollars for the jacket.” I couldn’t believe my ears. “But the jacket has always been free,” I whispered. “I know,” he said. “But things are different now. If you are unable to pay the fifteen dollars, the jacket will be given to the next one in line.” I knew who that was: Joann. Her father was the owner of the only store in town and a member of the school board. I walked home slowly. When I told my father what had happened, he looked sad. “I’ll try to get the money,” he said. But I knew he couldn’t. We didn’t have extra money for anything. The next day I went back to the principal’s office. “I won’t pay for the scholarship jacket,” I said. “If you have to pay for it, it won’t be a scholarship jacket anymore.” He stared at me. Then he sighed. “Okay, Martha. We’ll make an exception in your case. You can have the jacket.” I almost cried. I knew I had won something more important than a jacket. I had won self-respect. 1．Why did Martha attach great importance to the scholarship jacket? A．She wanted to show it off to her classmates. B．It was the only nice thing she could obtain. C．Her father asked her to get it. D．It could help her get into a good high school. 2．What do we know about Joann from the passage? A．Her father had a high social status. B．She had higher grades than Martha. C．She was Martha’s close friend. D．She refused to pay for the jacket. 3．Which of the following best describes Martha’s feeling when she was told she could get the jacket for free? A．Amazed and annoyed. B．Calm and unconcerned. C．Disappointed and helpless. D．Touched and proud. 4．What lesson can we learn from the passage? A．Good grades can win us true respect. B．We shouldn’t yield to the authority. C．Standing firm on right brings more. D．A reward’s value depends on whether it’s free. （2026·北京昌平·二模）Many students at college, including myself, arrive with a very distinct image of who and what we are going to be after graduation. Personally, I had my next ten years planned out before even starting my freshman year. My parents work in pharmaceuticals (制药业), so I knew about the career prospects. I had taken many scientific elective courses in high school and excelled in AP Chemistry, so I thought this degree would be something I could do well in and love for the next four years and afterwards in a career. In the fall of my freshman year, I signed up for a chemistry, a calculus, and an English class. I always enjoyed reading, so I thought the English course would be a fun addition and a possible minor to add to my studies. During that semester, I did well in all of my classes, but I felt I hated my science and math courses. I always liked math and science in high school, but something about the courses in college simply didn’t connect with me. The one thing that made me actually enjoy my first semester was my English course. I felt tired, just thinking about more chemistry classes the next semester. I thought that higher-level chemistry courses might be more interesting because they would become more specialized, but I continually found myself disinterested in the content of the courses. By this time, I had added my English minor, and the things I had learned in my minor were so much more exciting to me. I went with the flow until my sophomore year. I called my parents in tears. I couldn’t hold it in anymore: I DIDN’T WANT TO DO CHEMISTRY! I was completely ready for them to be disappointed and tell me to stick with it; thankfully they were the exact opposite.My parents knew I was enjoying my English minor and asked me if I had any interest in continuing into a major. After talking with my parents and my advisor, I took the plunge. I switched to an English major. I felt like the biggest weight was lifted from my shoulders. Now, I could not be happier about switching my major. I have discovered my newfound love and capabilities. There have been so many opportunities that would not have happened if it hadn’t been for switching my major and career path. 1．What was the author’s main struggle as a freshman? A．Pressure for perfect grades. B．Uncertainty about future plans. C．Fear of disappointing her parents. D．Loss of passion for her planned major. 2．How did the author’s parents react to her quitting chemistry? A．Supportive of her pursuit. B．Relieved at her decision. C．Annoyed by her attempt. D．Concerned about her future. 3．Which of the following words can best describe the author? A．Purposeful and focused. B．Courageous and growth-minded. C．Persistent and confident. D．Disciplined and self-aware. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Every cloud has a silver lining. B．Curiosity keeps the mind young. C．The wise man is always a learner. D．The heart sees what the eyes cannot. （2026·北京房山·二模）I was sixteen years old, and like many other teenage boys, I was in a band. So when we found out we’d been invited to play at a charitable event in a nursing home, we were very excited — it felt like our first real stage. On the day of the concert, we turned up early. As we headed backstage, still buzzing with excitement, the director of the nursing home came over to talk to us. “Some in the audience are suffering from physical or mental illnesses. These people have very few chances to see live entertainment of any kind. Just play your regular show, and you’ll do fine.” Soon it was time for the show. The auditorium was packed. But the silence that filled the room felt heavy, almost unnerving. Then we started playing our first few songs. We played probably the best show we had ever put on. As each song finished, there was a short pause. This was the time when the audience would normally applaud. Unfortunately, we were getting little applause. A sinking feeling settled in my chest. We unplugged our instruments and went backstage. Seeing this, the director ran backstage and asked us what was wrong. “Well, it seemed that the audience didn’t like the performances,” I replied, trying to hide my disappointment. “They like all of you. But maybe the songs are not quite the style they like.” On hearing this, we realized the problem. A spark of hope flickered. So I advised the director to give us a 10-minute break. We then had a heated discussion about what to play. Returning to the stage, we played seven songs for the elderly residents. Most of the music was gentle, and some of the songs were familiar to them. This time, the atmosphere shifted — some of them even stood up and danced to the music. With every cheer, the knot in my stomach loosened a little more. Finally, we finished our performance. What happened next shocked me more than anything. I went back to pack up, not knowing what to expect, only to find that at least ten people had gathered around the stage. Several people told us we were the best band to play for them in years. I stood there speechless, something warm and unexpected swelling in my chest. After that show, I made up my mind to have a career in music. I did play a few more shows with different bands over the years, and some crowds roared louder than that night. But no matter how much the audience cheered, I never felt as good as I did on that particular night — I learned that music is not about applause, but about truly touching someone. 1．Why did the band feel disappointed after their first few songs? A．They failed to play their best songs. B．The audience left the auditorium quietly. C．The director blamed them for their performance. D．They received hardly any applause from the audience. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．The director asked the band to play louder. B．The band adjusted their song style to suit the elderly. C．The band made some mistakes during the performance. D．The elderly showed great interest in various live shows. 3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 7 probably indicate? A．The author was surprised and thankful. B．The author expected praise from the director. C．The author began to feel relieved and confident. D．The author understood the meaning of the songs. 4．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Teamwork helps solve problems. B．True success lies in reaching others. C．First impression cannot always be trusted. D．One’s potential cannot always be underrated. （2026·北京东城·二模）I had no idea it was possible to sweat so heavily without engaging in any physical activity. I wasn’t standing at the open door of a plane thousands of feet in the air, ready to jump out into the wild, blue sky. Rather, I was simply sitting on my bed, wearing my most comfortable clothes, and waiting to hit the “Enter classroom” button on my computer. I had signed up for an online language lesson with a Portuguese language tutor. For the past few months, I had been studying the language and I knew video chat was the next best option. As I clicked the button, a friendly face popped up on the screen in front of me. At that moment, my mind froze. Feeling my nervousness, my tutor said something I still remember today, “Learning a new language is like showing your weakness to the world. It can be uncomfortable.” The ice was officially broken. As I’ve progressed along on my language journey, I often think back to her insight. She is right. We take as a given the power to express ourselves freely, and when that power is taken away, we are brought to a place of weakness. Yet if we keep pushing forward despite this weakness, we will unlock a wealth of valuable gains. My three-year-old son has big feelings but has insufficient vocabulary to properly express himself. When I started learning Portuguese, I realized how difficult it must be for him to be understood in the adult world around him. I’m a better parent now. When my husband and I finally visited Portugal and ordered food in Portuguese at a small shop, the server thanked us for taking time to learn their language. Learning Portuguese taught me that attempting to learn someone else’s language shows respect not only for their homeland but for the people themselves. Taking on the challenge of Portuguese has also awakened a fire within me. If you had told me a year ago that I would be taking a writing course, competing in competitions at my gym, or learning about car maintenance, I truly wouldn’t have believed it. Now I deeply believe that challenging yourself can be rewarding in ways you will never know unless you attempt it. 1．What was the author doing in Paragraph 1? A．Working out at home. B．Taking an entrance exam. C．Preparing herself for a class. D．Signing up for a language club. 2．Hearing the tutor’s words, the author felt ________. A．shocked B．defensive C．concerned D．relieved 3．After learning Portuguese, the author ________. A．showed competitive advantages B．started to try Portuguese cuisine C．developed a passion for travelling D．became an understanding mother 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．It is never too late to learn something new. B．Taking on challenges may bring perfection. C．Leaving the comfort zone offers new visions of life. D．Language learning helps clear up misunderstandings. （2026·北京石景山·二模）At 74, Margaret Ellis found herself asking what she should do next to keep both her mind active and her body strong. After retiring from her long career as a literature teacher, she suddenly had more free time than ever before. She could either return to the classroom as a student by taking an art history course, or try an initial training programme in Nordic walking (北欧健走). After thinking it over, she chose the latter. On the first day of the training, Margaret arrived at the park with her new poles under her arm and took her place in the group as if it were part of her usual morning routine. Yet only when the session began did she realise how long it had been since she had last learned something entirely new. Nordic walking was harder than she had expected. It required rhythm, balance, posture, and coordination between the arms and legs. Several times, she lost the pattern and had to start again. But instead of feeling discouraged, she tried to treat the movements like a performance. Years earlier, she had learned folk dance and enjoyed hiking, and those experiences helped her find the needed rhythm. “I listened for the rhythm,” she said, “and then I let my body follow.” Physical activity had always been an important part of Margaret’s life. She had once been a swimmer, a cyclist, and a teacher who enjoyed organising school sports events. But what drew her most strongly to Nordic walking was something personal. Her father had loved long walks and often said, “Walk first. Answers come later.” Whenever life felt confusing, he would go outdoors and return calmer than before. Remembering him, Margaret felt she was not just learning a new sport. She was reconnecting with an old family habit. Although Margaret joined the programme as a student，she soon became an inspiration to the rest of the group. When younger participants complained about tired arms or cold weather, they noticed her quietly adjusting her poles and starting again. 1．How did Margaret probably feel on the first day of the training? A．Relaxed and confident. B．Proud and certain. C．Excited but nervous. D．Surprised but disappointed. 2．What helped Margaret gradually adjust to the training? A．Her previous teaching experience. B．Her strong wish to win others’ respect. C．Her past experience in dance and hiking. D．Her habit of exercising alone in the park. 3．What can we learn about Margaret from the passage? A．She depended on the instructor’s help. B．She influenced others by the way she acted. C．She cared more about technique than personal growth. D．She joined the training to reconnect with her family habit. 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Health always comes first. C．It is never too late to begin. D．Parents shape who we become. （2026·北京·模拟预测）“The dog is not a fit for my family and we have to put her down,” my co-worker said. I decided it would have a home with us. After work, I drove to pick her up. For me, it was love at first sight. The very thin dog, Lady, had perfect markings, a delicate face, but the saddest eyes. Seeing her licking (舔) the injured paw, I said, “I’m taking you to your new home with my family who will always love you.” Mom was waiting with delicious dog treats. We led Lady to our family room where my mom had placed a huge comforter on the floor just for her. But she retreated to our kitchen and continued to lick her paw. She remained distant for weeks. Then one day, something miraculous happened. Mom locked the doors, and sat on the kitchen floor talking with Lady. Hours later, Lady’s paw was wrapped, and they walked out side by side. When I asked mom how this miracle took place, she smiled and said, “I just told her even humans have to accept different walks in life, and sometimes those walks take us on the best paths.” It was as though Lady did understand my mom’s words of acceptance. That moment defined Lady’s path, not just as a guide dog but as the nanny dog of our home. We had a playmate and protector who shared our secrets, laughs, and tears. Every night, Lady made her rounds, checking to see that we were asleep. Only then would she rest. Years passed and I found myself suffering from a stressful career. I felt like a failure moving back to my mother’s home. It was not the path I had expected. While sitting in the kitchen, mum shared an album filled with photos of Lady with our family. It captured years of beautiful memories. Mom reminded me of the day that Lady accepted her new path in life, which was not the one she expected. Yet, that new path was ultimately best for her. This special guide dog taught me to accept my new direction. 1．How did Lady behave when she first got to the author’s home? A．It stayed away from the family. B．It settled down on the comforter. C．It enjoyed the delicious dog food. D．It showed her love to the new house. 2．What changed Lady at the author’s home? A．The treats mom offered. B．The duty of a guide dog. C．The conversation with mom. D．The recovery from the injury. 3．What can we conclude from the passage? A．There are no shortcuts in our life. B．We choose our path by taking actions. C．Expectations are the key to everything. D．We have to let go in order to move forward. （2026·北京东城·一模）Glancing at the author’s copy of the book on the desk, I am reminded of how long it has taken to get to this point as I am confirming the arrangements for one of the promotional events scheduled for my fourth non-fiction work on art. I actually started professional writing fairly late in life, after working for the local council for many years. Although I was into literature, it was for personal enjoyment. During my teenage years I sometimes wrote for the school magazine, just for fun. Later, this interest developed into a stronger desire for recognition, and, I’d spend months typing texts and sending them off to magazines and publishers, anxiously awaiting a response that often never came. I have also had a passion for art. Wandering around galleries is an absolute pleasure for me, although I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, unlike my twin sister, Louisa, who is remarkably gifted and has launched a career as an artist. One evening she called to say she was struggling with the text for an upcoming exhibition brochure and asked if I could give her a hand. I warned her that I’d give it a try. Later that evening I managed to produce something that I thought might be acceptable and emailed it to her. It was a real success and set the wheels in motion to turn my dream into a reality. One of the guests at the opening night was an editor working for an online arts magazine. Having been impressed by my piece describing the exhibition in the brochure, she managed to track me down, first by contacting the gallery and then my sister. Well, to be honest, I didn’t know what to think and the prospect of meeting with her filled me with fear. Questions came flooding through my mind and I immediately messaged my sister, who strongly urged me to seize the opportunity. So I fired off an acceptance email before I had the opportunity to change my mind again. Over the following months I devoted every spare moment of my time to attending exhibitions and crafting commentary articles on the region’s artists. I have to admit that the whole thing was exciting. My brain was constantly filled with ideas, and I enjoyed watching them take shape as I typed into the night on my laptop. After that first summer, I was hooked on writing about art, which was so enjoyable and satisfying. Definitely, it was what I should be doing. 1．When the author was young, she ______. A．had a talent for art B．ran a school magazine C．found writing interesting D．won recognition from publishers 2．Receiving her sister’s request for help, the author was ______. A．cautious B．touched C．relieved D．uninterested 3．What finally encouraged the author to accept the editor’s offer? A．Her passion for art. B．Confidence from success. C．The editor’s enthusiasm. D．The push from her sister. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Every end is a fresh beginning. B．Talent is born from consistent effort. C．Unexpected turns in life may bring gifts. D．Lifelong learning leads to personal growth. （2026·北京石景山·一模）It was dark outside, a late afternoon in the winter of 1981. As I did each week during my last year of graduate school, I was sitting with my thesis (论文) director, the poet James Dickey. I remember that particular meeting because of one ill-chosen word. In a poem that was otherwise finished, a single adjective was clearly wrong. We batted alternatives back and forth across the desk, but none was right. Hours later, while I was washing the cups at ten o’clock, the right word surfaced: pale. Without pausing to weigh the hour, I called my professor and said, “The word is ‘pale’.” Mr. Dickey was overjoyed about that word, every bit as delighted as I was. If only for a moment, the world made a kind of sense it hadn’t made before. I had not thought about that phone call, much less that poem, in many years, but I’ve begun to think about it often. Nowadays, “AI assistants” have suddenly colonized (征服) my documents. They appear out of nowhere, like fruit flies around an overripe banana. In this brave new world, the search for a word like “pale” has been outsourced to a robot that will never suggest such a word. The yoking of unlikely adjective and noun is still, for now, the province of unwetted poets. I have spent hours trying to kill these ghosts in my machine. In some cases, I can’t turn it off at all. The writing teachers I know struggle to persuade their students not to use these tools. They are everywhere now. Who could blame a young writer for wondering how using these “assistants” is any different from using spell check or letting AI supply the next word in a text? Besides, if they don’t use these tools, won’t they be falling behind the many students who do? Who was it who first said, “I don’t know what I think until I see what I write”? Versions of this statement have been attributed (具有……特质) to writers as various as Joan Didion, William Faulkner, and Stephen. In I, Robot, the 2004 film loosely inspired by Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi novel, one robot has feelings. It learns to solve problems with human creativity. And with those attributes come the questions raised by being human. Twenty-six minutes into the film, the robot asks, plaintively, “What am I?” This is a question writers ask every day. 1．The author suggests the AI tools are ______. A．intended to substitute for teachers’ judgment B．ideal for choosing rare and unlikely adjectives C．suitable for drafting poems with impactful imagery D．helpful for routine messages yet limited for discovery 2．What does the word “yoking” underlined in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Explaining. B．Comparing. C．Joining. D．Describing. 3．Which would be the best title for the passage? A．I, Human B．A Word, A World C．I, Robot D．A Student, A Professor （2026·北京房山·一模）For as long as I can remember, I have been doing gymnastics. I started gymnastics at a very young age. I was only three years old when my mother first put me in a mommy-and-me class. My mom never expected me to love it as much as I did, or even continue it for twelve years and become competitive in it. We went to competitions all over the state of Florida. Occasionally we would compete out of state. My favorite event in gymnastics was the balance beam. I loved the challenge of flipping on a four-inch piece of wood. I was always referred to as “beam queen” because I had a natural talent for it. Doing skills on the balance beam always came easy to me, and my love for this event showed when I scored well in competitions. Although I am no longer able to do gymnastics because of a defect that was found in my spine, I still love it as much as I would if I were still doing it. It was really tough trying to accept the fact that my life of gymnastics, after eleven years, was over. But after all the sad moments, I picked up a new hobby — volleyball. It helped me pass the time. Yet words cannot explain how much I love gymnastics or how I would give anything for my back to be healed and to go back to the gym. The good news is that I haven’t lost all of my skills. Whenever I visit the gym, I still like to flip around and see what I can do. I don’t know why I loved the sport so much. I just did. I mean it could have been for many reasons. Some challenges came with the sport though. For instance, I had a tough schedule to keep. I trained for four hours a day, five days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year, and when you threw school and homework in there, it got pretty complicated. I was constantly tired from going to bed late because of the gym and having to wake up early for school. I barely even got to rest on the weekends because that’s when all the competitions were. As I look back on it now, I really miss the late nights and the busy schedule. From this sport, I have learned so many things that will help me later in life. I will never forget the memories that were made. Gymnastics will always be a part of me. 1．What can we learn about the author’s childhood? A．She learned gymnastics from her mom. B．She competed frequently outside Florida. C．She developed an enthusiasm for gymnastics. D．She dreamed of participating in international competitions. 2．Knowing she could no longer do gymnastics, the author ______. A．stayed away from gyms and lost interest in sports B．started a new hobby but still missed doing gymnastics C．felt relieved to be free from the tiring training schedule D．forgot gymnastics quickly and devoted herself to volleyball 3．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Everything comes to those who wait. B．When one door closes, another opens. C．True passion leaves a lasting mark on one’s life. D．Success in sports demands hard work and determination. 试卷第1页，共3页 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $