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专题03 Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
单元话题---父母与子女关系
(阅读理解15篇+阅读理解七选五5篇)
01 主题介绍
02 高考模拟演练
03 阅读理解专练
本单元的主题语境是人与自我,涉及的话题是父母与子女关系。亲子关系这一话题,是人与自我主题语境下比较重要的一部分,成长的烦恼是每个青少年必经的阶段,也是他们人生中不可或缺的经历。本单元旨在帮助学生理性认识身心发展的不平衡及由此带来的亲子矛盾冲突现象,学会如何平稳度过敏感的青春期,学会与父母沟通,体恤父母,关爱父母,与父母和谐相处。掌握和运用与常见的青少年成长的烦恼相关的词汇、语法等知识;比较中外青少年成长的烦恼异同,关注青少年心理健康状况;正确认识成长的烦恼并如何积极应对;分享在成长的过程中遇到的烦恼并积极解决问题。
例题1
(2025-2026学年苏州高一月考)“There’s no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it’s the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!
In some countries, it’s quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there’s been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live — or not to leave home at all.
A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn’t afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it’s easy to see why they’re increasingly becoming home birds.
The BBC’s Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the “hoteliers”, that’s mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their “big kids”. Emma Craig from Money supermarket says “they’re trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more.”
With parents splashing out around £1,886 on take-away food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it’s easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That’s before they learn a home truth — that one day it might be their own kids who’ll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!
1. Which proverb might present the young British’s living conditions?
A. A lazy youth, an awful age. B. East or west, home is best.
C. Two heads are better than one. D. Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.
2. Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds?
A. The popularity of living independently. B. Looking after their old parents.
C. The increase of unemployment rate. D. Their parents’ financial offer.
3. What’s Emma Craig’s attitude towards home birds?
A. Doubtful. B. Uncertain. C. Objective. D. Understandable.
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Returning to live with parents comes at a price.
B. Parents are willing to receive their returning children.
C. Flying the nest is becoming popular at present.
D. Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents.
例题2
(2025-2026学年陕西西安期末)Bertha Ngumbi, my mother, is one of the kindest women I know. However, when I was a child growing up in Kenya with my four siblings(兄弟姐妹), her kindness often annoyed us. Whenever visitors came to our home, whether relatives or strangers, expected or not, my mother would ask us to prepare and serve them black tea. If visitors arrived during lunch or dinner, she would invite them to eat with us, which meant less food for the family. As children, we felt unhappy and sometimes even complained about it.
My sister Faith especially disliked those moments when we had little firewood or when the wood was wet from rain, because making tea became difficult. My sisters and I even believed that some people took advantage of our mother’s generosity by appearing at mealtime.
Years later, after moving to the United States to live and teach, I began to see things differently. My mother’s kindness had deeply influenced me. Even when I struggled myself, I still tried to help relatives, friends, and even strangers. If unexpected visitors came to my house one day, I would warmly offer them tea and food, just as my mother always did.
Wanting to understand the source of her kindness, I asked my mother about it. She explained that she had learned it from her own mother, my grandmother. Growing up in a large family with eight siblings, my mother often returned home from school to discover that some of their lunch had been given away to hungry travelers. Although the children were upset at times, their mother continued helping others whenever she could.
When I asked my mother whether she would have changed if she had known we disliked her generosity, she answered firmly that she would never stop helping people. Today, I fully understand her actions and remain deeply grateful for the compassion(同情) she planted in me.
5. Why did the author dislike unexpected visitors when she was young?
A. They interrupted family activities.
B. Her family had to share meals with them.
C. They always asked for more black tea.
D. Her siblings needed to serve them food first.
6. What did the author do after moving to the US?
A. She avoided bothering others.
B. She lived a poor life for a long time.
C. She kept complaining about her mother.
D. She was friendly towards others.
7. Why did the author ask her mother about her kindness?
A. To memorize her childhood. B. To express her gratitude.
C. To understand its origin. D. To change her mother’s mind.
8. How did the author’s attitude to her mother’s kindness change over time?
A. From not understanding it to valuing it.
B. From seeing it as a shame to a road map.
C. From supporting it to complaining about it.
D. From taking it lightly to viewing it as a trouble.
例题3
(2025-2026学年高一下·河北沧州·阶段检测)Parenting is never easy. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also keeping peace at home. 1 Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $ 28 phone case. Her old one still worked fine. She was just bored with it. 2 But saying “no” is not always easy. The request seemed small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach — helping her think before spending money. At the same time, I didn’t want to seem too strict or make her feel that her feelings didn’t matter.
I realized her request was not just about the phone case. It was about wanting something new and cool. 3 To a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal — a way to express herself.
So how do we find a middle ground? I didn’t just say “no” and end the conversation. 4 First, I talked with her about “wants” vs. “needs”. We should buy what we need first. Then I told her I understood her feelings. “I get it,” I said. “Sometimes new things just feel exciting.” This made her more willing to listen. Finally, I offered a compromise(妥协) — three choices: earn the money, wait for a sale, or find a cheaper one. After thinking carefully, she chose to earn the money by doing housework and said she should spend money wisely.
5 It was about guiding my daughter to make better decisions, without hurting our relationship.
A. For me, the answer was a clear “no”.
B. Instead, I turned it into a teaching moment.
C. I taught her to save money for things she wanted.
D. This can be really hard, especially with teenagers.
E. It seemed unnecessary to me, but important to her.
F. That conversation was about more than just a phone case.
G. Children need to learn the value of money from an early age.
例题4
(2025-2026学年高一下·浙江金华·期末) Since you can’t choose your family members, there are sure to be a couple of them who know how to push your buttons and make you mad. 6
Stay calm if you get annoyed.
Try not to let your emotions take over, even though it might be tough. 7 If this doesn’t work, it might be time to step outside or into the other room to gather your thoughts and collect yourself.
Stand firm for your wants and needs.
You don’t have to be mean or raise your voice, but don’t let anyone talk over you or look down on you. 8 So it is important to hold your ground with family. Try saying something like, “I’m only here to talk about Grandpa’s will. Please hold your questions until I finish.”
Let the other person be right.
Even if you don’t agree, there are some things you can let go. 9 Sometimes you can let them feel like they’ve “won”. You don’t have to do this all the time (and don’t do it for important stuff), but if it doesn’t really matter, just let it go.
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Family issues can really wear you out. Make sure you’re eating, drinking, and sleeping enough so you feel well-rested and healthy. Take some time to do something relaxing like soaking in the bath or reading a good book to lower your overall stress levels.
A. Practice self-care.
B. Focus on the things you can control.
C. Here’s how you can stay cool during tough chats.
D. Make it clear that you’re here to be heard, not walked all over.
E. If you want to get things under control, you have to take action.
F. Don’t argue over everything your family says and pick your battles.
G. Take some deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.
阅读理解
Passage 1
(2025-2026学年高一下·江西南昌·期末)The unforgiving demands of the IB program became my reality on the third day of school with an overwhelming physics lab. My teacher’s claim that no one would score above 90% shook my confidence. This anxiety was intensified at home, where my father voiced his concerns over my flat SAT progress, a necessity for a celebrated university.
The final catalyst for my breakdown was an unexpected rejection from the Regional Red Cross Youth Council. As vice president of my school’s chapter, I had never considered this possibility. The Red Cross was my passion and what I relied on to set me apart from other applicants. This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit.
I found my mother, the woman who had sacrificed her own career and life for my opportunities, and poured out my fears. She listened attentively before drawing a circle on the tablecloth. “This is your time,” she began. “Eighty percent is schoolwork, ten percent the SAT, and ten percent extracurriculars.” She then looked at me with deep emotion and said, “But most importantly, at one hundred percent, is your mental health.”
“Nothing is more important than your health,” she continued. “We want you to have a good job so you’ll be less stressed. If this path makes you so unhappy, it isn’t worth it. If you’re happier flipping hamburgers, so be it.”
Her insight was a big relief. I realized a rubber band doesn’t have to keep stretching. A rubber band that wraps around your hair during the day and is allowed to rest on your nightstand at night won’t ever break.
Though my routine remained the same — studying hard and pursuing excellence — my perspective was forever changed. The fear of failure lost its power. I am still reaching for the moon, but I am no longer afraid. For I know that if I miss, I will land right in my mother’s arms.
1. What does the underlined word “catalyst” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Foundation. B. Solution. C. Symbol. D. Cause.
2. What does the author’s mother attach most importance to?
A. The author’s overall wellbeing. B. The sacrifice for her daughter.
C. The relief of the author’s stress. D. The author’s devotion to schoolwork.
3. What does the use of the “rubber band” try to illustrate?
A. A conflict with her father about goals.
B. A bond between the author and her mother.
C. A shift in the author’s outlook on pressure.
D. A link to the author’s academic performance.
4. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Let Go of Perfection: The Only Way to Achieve Academic Success
B. The Rubber Band Comparison: A Key to Relieving Academic Pressure
C. From Broken to Brave: A Rubber Band’s Lesson on Mental Health
D. Overcoming Rejection: How IB and SAT Pressures Shaped My Growth
Passage 2
(2025-2026学年高一下·浙江衢州·期末)In March 2026, the world felt sad about the passing of Dr. Henry Chang-yu Lee, a famous forensic(法医) scientist. Yet, in his final reflections, he often returned not to his success, but to the quiet strength of the woman who made his life possible — his mother, Wang Shuzhen.
Born in 1897, Wang Shuzhen was a woman of grace and determination. Educated and cultured, she married into a wealthy family and raised 13 children in comfort. But in 1949, her life fell into darkness. Her husband, a grain businessman, died on the unlucky ship, the Taiping Steamer, and nearly 1,000 other passengers lost their lives. At 52, as a poor single mother in Taiwan, she faced an impossible choice: giving in to despair or fight for her children. She chose to fight.
With no income, she became a maid(女仆), cleaning floors and washing clothes. She lived in a rented house, where the children shared a single oil lamp to study and passed clothes among themselves. When relatives strongly suggested she send some children away or remarry, she refused. “As long as I breathe,” she responded firmly, “not one will be left behind.”
Her rule was simple: “Be kind, work hard, speak less, do more.” She sold her last jewels to pay for school fees, claiming every child should receive an education. Her efforts finally paid off. All 13 of her children earned doctor’s degrees, growing into scientists, engineers, and scholars. Her youngest, Henry, became world-famous, yet he always credited his mother’s courage as his true foundation(基石).
Wang Shuzhen lived to the age of 106, leaving her legend known far and wide. U.S. presidents honored her. Her story became a symbol of mother’s love. But to her children, she was simply the woman who carried them through darkness — with quiet, firm love.
5. What can we know about Wang Shuzhen from the first two paragraphs?
A. She was a forensic scientist. B. She lived a comfortable life.
C. She suffered a lot in her life. D. She chose to give up fighting.
6. What did the mother mean by saying “As long as I breathe, not one will be left behind.”?
A. She planned to ask relatives to look after her children.
B. She thought her children should live on their own.
C. She wanted to send some children away to make life easier.
D. She was determined to keep all her children together.
7. Why did the U. S. presidents honor her according to the passage?
A. She was a famous person in the U. S.
B. She had a positive influence on the public.
C. She did good deeds for local people.
D. She worked hard in her job.
8. Which of the following can best describe Wang Shuzhen?
A. Creative and generous. B. Smart and understanding.
C. Honest and warm-hearted. D. Determined and strong-willed.
Passage 3
(2025-2026学年高一下·河北沧州·阶段检测)When my teenage son became seriously ill, terrible times for my family began. Our once-happy home became tense and depressing. My husband and I were very tired under the great stress of caring for my son. It was as if we forgot how to communicate — we couldn’t have a simple conversation without fighting. Our marriage was on the point of breaking up.
One evening, my son and I were talking about gifts. I recalled my first Valentine’s present from my husband, a kazoo (a musical instrument). I was awkward when I received it because I couldn’t get it to make a sound although I am a professional saxophone player. However hard I tried, it just never worked. The kazoo eventually got packed away and forgotten. My son was interested and insisted on (坚持) seeing it. After some trouble, I found it.
“You couldn’t get a sound? What’s so hard about it?” my husband asked, amazed. He took the kazoo and blew. Nothing happened. Surprised, he tried again. Still there was no sound. Frustrated (懊恼的), he tried again, only to produce a funny sound like an angry bee trapped in the mouth of a bear. We burst into laughter. My son took a turn playing the kazoo. He did no better than us, causing more laughter.
Seeing his face light up, we felt as if the darkness had lifted and a little sunshine was let in. It was the best ten minutes of the past couple of years. The mood stayed light for the rest of the evening. It didn’t solve anything. But this experience with the kazoo brought some change in our hearts that always reminds us that there are still things to laugh at and enjoy, and that we can still connect as a family.
9. What started the family’s trouble?
A. Lack of daily communication. B. The son’s serious illness.
C. Endless family quarrels. D. Broken marriage relationship.
10. Why was the author embarrassed when she got the kazoo?
A. She failed to play it well. B. She disliked the gift.
C. She had no time to learn it. D. She had never seen it before.
11. What result came from playing the kazoo?
A. They decided to play it often. B. The son showed a real talent.
C. The funny sound attracted bees. D. They shared great fun together.
12. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The trouble was totally gone. B. Old memories were called up.
C. The family felt reconnected. D. Their speaking skills were improved.
Passage 4
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东广州·期末)One day, my young grandson Milo asked me a special favor: he needed to “borrow” a grandmother for his best friend Charlie. Charlie was my grandson’s first best friend, who had become close friends in kindergarten.
“Our class is making cards for Mother’s Day,” he explained, “but when I asked the teacher when Grandma’s Day was, she said that there really wasn’t one. So, Charlie and I are going to make a day”, he assured me, “but we need a grandma for Charlie. I have two, but he doesn’t even have one.” Our house was no more than a quick twenty-minute drive away. I could hardly refuse his sweet request.
Three days later, I found an envelope with two large red hearts, where a stamp would usually be attached, under my pillow: Grandmother’s Day, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13.
At the appointed time, I knocked on the screen door. Welcoming yellow and blue balloons were tied to the handle, so I did not want to risk pulling it open. The boys were clean and excited, waiting for me eagerly. The table was beautifully prepared with lemonade, forks and themed napkins (餐巾). Every piece was covered with different stickers, such as stars, animals, trucks and cars. Mine had a warm little grandma pattern, with the words “Happy Grandmother’s Day” on it.
Charlie could not hide his pride and said happily that his mother had made a chocolate cake for the event, “But,” he told everyone, “you have to eat a sandwich first. And,” he continued without a pause, “MY GRANDMOTHER came to my house yesterday, and we decorated the cake with cream together.”
“No!” Milo immediately corrected. “That’s MY grandmother.” He frowned (皱眉) firmly, unwilling to share me with anyone else. Noticing their argument, I was about to kneel down and comfort them. But Milo suddenly calmed himself down, looked at Charlie sincerely and said, “Next Grandmother’s Day, we’ll prepare everything together from start to finish. And we’ll save the biggest piece for Grandma-no arguing. We’ll celebrate happily and have a wonderful Grandmother’s Day again.”
13. Why did Milo turn to the author for help?
A. To act as Charlie’s grandma.
B. To prepare a family gathering.
C. To accompany his lonely friend.
D. To draw a card for Mother’s Day.
14. How did the author react to Milo’s request?
A. She felt surprised at the boy’s plan.
B. She thought the boy’s idea was creative.
C. She was touched by Milo’s sincere idea.
D. She wondered if the plan would work well.
15. Which of the following best describes Milo?
A. Caring and easy-going.
B. Childish but thoughtful.
C. Independent and devoting.
D. Self-centered but determined.
16. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. The warmth of family and friendship.
B. The value of friendship between kids.
C. The courage of solving disagreements.
D. The love from the elderly to the young.
Passage 5
(2025-2026学年高一上·浙江台州·阶段检测)With two Olympic medals and two world skateboarding titles, 16-year-old Rayssa Leal has achieved what most people dream of. Her skills, paired with the joys she shows in skateparks, have brought her fans as well as public attention. But instead of talent and hard work, she shared that her support system made a big difference in landing her a medal at Paris 2024.
At the close of the run section of the eight-woman final, Leal had failed to put down a single clean line, lowering her hope of a top three finish. She knew the game wasn’t over, but the already heavy stress on Leal’s shoulders doubled in weight.
“After I screwed up the two runs, I thought I was not going to be able to do it anymore.” Leal shared her experience. It was then that she went and got support. Her family was there, and her whole team was there. Having received a hug from everyone and having heard very positive and encouraging words, she came back 100 percent, even more focused. That was what changed the game right there.
Re-energized, the teenager finished the last section with her very best. And though the gold and silver were out of her reach, she never backed down in the fight for bronze. When the last skater who could beat her failed the last run, Leal said she fell into a ton of feelings. “As soon as I realised that I was in third place, I broke down. My coach was there. We hugged each other, and we cried together. And all I could think was the most positive thoughts in the world.”
17. What played a major role in Leal’s success at Paris Olympics?
A. Effort. B. Skills. C. Support. D. Strategies.
18. What does the underlined phrase “screwed up” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Focused on. B. Did badly in. C. Took control of. D. Gave up.
19. What can be inferred about Leal’s attitude toward her third-place finish after the competition?
A. She was still disappointed about not winning gold.
B. She regretted she didn’t quit professional skating earlier.
C. She regarded her last failure as her coach’s responsibility.
D. She felt thankful to the support from her coach and family.
20. What lesson can be learned from Leal’s story?
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. A little encouragement goes a long way.
C. You cannot lose the game if you don’t play the game.
D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Passage 6
(2025-2026学年高一下·辽宁鞍山·期末)Having an older brother comes with plenty of benefits. Big brothers tend to look out for their younger brothers and sisters, and despite the occasional rocky moment here and there, many siblings(兄弟姐妹) enjoy life-long close relationships. However, a new study finds an interesting disadvantage: children with older brothers take longer when it comes to developing language skills.
The study, conducted by a group of researchers in Paris, France, builds upon previous research that had already discovered that having older siblings is associated with poor language development. Now, researchers say they have improved those findings to come to a more specific conclusion: only children with an older brother exhibit these language difficulties.
One would assume that children with older brothers would grow up around more conversation on a daily basis, thus speeding up their language development. Yet researchers say such children actually take longer than their older brothers to begin developing these skills.
Researchers studied more than 1,000 children from birth to the age of five-and-a-half years old. Each child’s language skills were tested at ages 2, 3, and 5.5, using tests specially designed to measure numerous aspects of language development such as vocabulary, syntax, and verbal reasoning.
What the research team discovered was significant: children with an older brother had, on average, a two-month delay in their language development compared to studied children with an older sister.
As far as explaining this phenomenon, researchers have put forward two hypotheses. The first is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which would make up for parents potentially being less present than they were for their first child. The second is that older sisters usually compete with their siblings less than older brothers for their parents’ attention.
As of now, the study’s authors say they can’t say for certain why children with older brothers have a harder time developing language skills. In the future they would like to find out if culture or location affects the popularity of these results.
21. Who has a two-month delay in their language development?
A. An only child in the family. B. Children with brothers and sisters.
C. Only children with an older sister. D. Only children with an older brother.
22. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. The whole process of the research. B. The real causes of the result.
C. The exact conclusion of the study. D. The sincere relationship of the siblings.
23. What does the underlined word “hypotheses” mean in Paragraph 6?
A. Phenomena. B. Researches. C. Assumptions. D. Consequences.
24. What possibly causes the interesting disadvantage according to the text?
A. Older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers.
B. Culture or location affects the popularity of these results.
C. Parents stay longer with their second child than the first one.
D. Older brothers often challenge their siblings less than older sisters.
Passage 7
(2025-2026学年高一下·湖北随州·期末)That day, Budimir Šobat lay face down in a swimming pool for 24 minutes and 37 seconds. Before the attempt, he’d breathed pure oxygen for 30 minutes — enough to let him hold his breath for over 20 minutes, but risky: blacking out(昏厥) could cause deadly reactions. Midway, he got feared briefly, and then repeated a few quiet words to calm himself down. When he lifted his head, he’d beaten the Guinness World Record by over 30 seconds. A small crowd cheered, but Šobat just changed clothes, packed his belongings, and met his family. They didn’t even mention the record.
Šobat’s drive came from his daughter, Saša, born with brain damage. Doctors said she might never walk or talk. He and his wife Sandra left their old lives behind to train Saša, 5 to 7 hours a day: stretching her fingers alone took 45 minutes, and they even had to hold her still to relax the muscles in her small neck — even as she screamed and Sandra begged him to stop. Two and a half years later, Saša took her first step, and she was later found to have autism(自闭症), too.
At 46, a friend introduced Šobat to freediving. He found peace in this sport, and soon realized the patience he’d gained from looking after Saša — waiting 5 to 10 minutes just for her to answer a simple question — helped him hold his breath longer. He later joined a charity activity called I’m Not Breathing to raise money for the autism center where his daughter received treatment, since he’d long wanted to draw attention to autism and help families like his.
“You can be better than me, but you’ll never beat me,” says Šobat, now 60. Saša may never know her father is a world record holder, but that’s okay. For him, every second he spends holding his breath underwater is for her.
25. Which was Šobat’s reaction after he broke the world record?
A. He expressed his excitement. B. He celebrated with his family.
C. He cheered with a small crowd. D. He behaved surprisingly calmly.
26. What did Šobat do to his daughter with her brain damage?
A. He trained her in a strict way.
B. He introduced her to freediving.
C. He spent little quality time with her.
D. He begged her to relax and enjoy life.
27. What can be concluded about Šobat’s freediving performance?
A. It went against medical advice.
B. It benefited from his parenting.
C. It served as an escape from work.
D. It required extra financial support.
28. What is the best title for the text?
A. Understanding a Girl with Autism B. The Depths of a Father’s Devotion
C. A Champion Freediver’s Technique D. Breaking Barriers through Determination
Passage 8
(2025-2026学年高一下·甘肃白银·期末)The train gave a high-pitched warning, and the doors closed with a sharp sound. A passenger threw herself into the seat next to me, holding a bunch of shopping bags tightly against her chest. “Anyone sitting here?” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon.
I boarded at Cardiff Central Train Station after spending the New Year’s holiday with my parents. I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. Now I sat staring at my watch, silently begging the engine to go faster. The train was crowded with last-minute shoppers, and a few seats away three teenage girls were laughing and showing each other gifts. Their northern accents were a small comfort to me.
“In a rush?” the lady beside me asked. I nodded and began to explain my situation, trying to ignore the pity I saw in her eyes. As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife.
Finally, the train arrived. I rushed out of the station and into the biting cold. Snow was falling like feathers, but I had no time to admire it. Finding a taxi, I gave the driver my destination — the City Concert Hall — and felt my voice break. The taxi drove through the busy market, while I kept looking at my phone, feeling each minute slip away too fast.
At last, the taxi pulled up outside the hall. I paid and hurried inside, where a volunteer pointed me to the competition hall. I ran as fast as I could, fearing that I might be too late. The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. With a soft click, the door opened, and I found myself facing a crowd of parents and teachers. Just then, I heard the words I had been waiting for: “She made it! Your daughter won first place!”
29. How did the author feel according to paragraph 1?
A. Embarrassed. B. Anxious. C. Hopeful. D. Shocked.
30. Why did the author go back early?
A. To join the New Year’s party.
B. To meet his wife at the station.
C. To spend time with his parents.
D. To attend his daughter’s contest.
31. What was the author worried about on the train?
A. His wife’s safety. B. The cold weather.
C. The noisy teenagers. D. His daughter’s situation.
32. What can we know about the author from the text?
A. He was an impatient man. B. He failed to enter the hall.
C. He missed the competition. D. He was surprised by the result.
Passage 9
(2025-2026学年高一下·江西南昌·期末)Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person.
The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticize the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.”
Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood.
Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof.
33. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
A. To offer the solutions. B. To describe a study.
C. To raise an issue. D. To explain the causes.
34. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on?
A. Giving children unconditional family love secretly.
B. Teaching children to express real thoughts honestly.
C. Helping kids explore personal interests bravely.
D. Showing off the family image for public praise.
35. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3?
A. The parent praises the child in public.
B. The parent relies on the child for support.
C. The child tries to win others’ approval.
D. The child avoids setting any boundaries.
36. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Cut off contact with parents completely to stay safe.
B. Try their best to win parents’ unconditional love again.
C. Move out immediately to find warmer places outside.
D. Build firm personal boundaries and seek proper support.
Passage 10
(2025-2026学年高一下·河北邢台·期末)Joe and Arthur were twin brothers. Joe thought red, the color of Liverpool FC, was great, while Arthur, born a few seconds earlier, believed blue, the color of Everton FC, was much better. This silly argument about football teams happened almost every day, which annoyed their mother a lot.
One Saturday afternoon, the two boys were playing football with friends on an open space by the roadside, when a car suddenly turned a corner at high speed, hit the kerb, and knocked down four children, including the twins. Both were rushed to hospital. Arthur was only slightly hurt, but Joe took a heavy blow to the head and fell into unconsciousness.
After an uncomfortable night, Arthur was allowed to go home the next day. However, instead of resting, he went straight to Joe’s room. He took Joe’s red pyjama (睡衣裤) out from under the pillow. “He’ll need it,” Arthur told his mother with his voice trembling. “It’ll make him better. I want him home.” Their mother took the item to the hospital and dressed Joe in the red pyjama.
The following day, Arthur returned, wearing one of Joe’s red shirts. He sat beside his brother’s bed, held Joe’s hand, and began to sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” softly to wake his brother up, saying he would never argue again. Suddenly, Joe’s face turned. He opened his eyes, looked at Arthur, and smiled weakly. “It’s only a game,” he whispered. “I’ll always love you, too.” The doctor arrived and, after a quick examination, announced that Joe was recovering.
A week later, Joe fully recovered. One day, before going to watch a match with their father, he received a Liverpool badge from Arthur, who wished his team good luck. Joe waved back and said, “Thanks. And I hope your blue team does well today. You sing beautifully, you know.”
Watching them from the window, their mother was moved to tears. She knew the twin brothers would always stand by each other, for they would never walk alone.
37. What can we know about the twins?
A. They were young football players. B. They liked different football teams.
C. They were fond of the same color. D. They often argued with their mother.
38. Why did Arthur take Joe’s red pajama out?
A. To help Joe look after it. B. To make Joe more attractive.
C. To hide it away from Joe. D. To offer Joe moral support.
39. What happened to the twins after Joe returned home?
A. They started to live alone. B. They stopped playing football.
C. They watched matches together. D. They became friendlier to each other.
40. What does the story show?
A. Health is priceless. B. Time heals all wounds.
C. Family love matters most. D. There will be a turning point.
Passage 11
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东中山·期末)I grew up hearing pieces of stories about my great-grandfather, an olive(橄榄) farmer in Sicily, who left for America in 1923 with nothing but a bag and a handful of soil. My grandmother spoke of him in soft Italian, and of an old olive tree that was said to have watched generations come and go. For years, these stories were just words — beautiful, but distant, like a book I’d read but never lived. Last summer, I boarded a plane to Sicily to find the tree and the roots(根) I’d only known in whispers.
My hands shook as I saw the tree in the distance: thick with branches spreading wide like open arms. I reached out and touched it. The bark(树皮) was warm, worn smooth by decades of hands — my great-grandfather’s hands, his father’s, his grandfather’s. In that moment, the distance between past and present broke down.
A local elder said my great-grandfather left because the olive harvest failed three years in a row. He sailed to America to support his family back home. He never returned. His family joined him years later. Since then, villagers had tended to the olive tree, generation after generation, a reminder of those who had left.
As the sun set, I sat under the olive tree. I thought of my grandmother, who had always felt like a stranger in America, sticking to Italian traditions: making olive oil, speaking her dialect, hanging a dried olive branch above our door. I had thought these customs old-fashioned and meaningless. Now I understood her.
Before I left, I dug a small hole under the olive tree that bridged me to the past and my culture, and placed a handful of American soil next to the Sicilian earth. I whispered a promise: I would carry forward these stories that had shaped our family. I left Sicily not just with a handful of soil, but with a sense of belonging I had never felt before.
41. Why did the author decide to go to Sicily?
A. To seek cultural identity. B. To collect story materials.
C. To visit her grandparents. D. To enjoy a family vacation.
42. How did the author feel when she touched the olive tree?
A. Nervous. B. Connected. C. Heartbroken. D. Excited.
43. What did the author finally think of her grandmother’s customs?
A. They were outdated rules. B. They were useless practices.
C. They were spiritual lifelines. D. They were foreign traditions.
44. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Growing up as a Story Lover B. Sticking to My Italian Traditions
C. Reuniting with My Warm Family D. Finding Roots under the Olive Tree
Passage 12
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东珠海·期末)More grandparents are getting on social media to see their grandchildren, but online habits differ greatly by age. In the UK, over-55s are fast becoming the second largest group on a popular social media platform.
Sheila, a 59-year-old grandmother, tells why she started to use a social media app: “I can’t wait to see what my grandsons are doing, as my daughter shares videos and photos of them. It is a much better way to keep in touch than waiting for letters to arrive by post.” For Sheila, the digital world has also helped her reconnect with old school friends she had not heard from for forty years.
Interestingly, Sheila’s grandchildren are far less active on the same app. Data shows that children under 17 are leaving the site, with only 2.2 million users in this age group. However, these young people are never far from their phones. Chloe, aged 15, sleeps with her phone beside her, looking at it again and again before falling asleep and as soon as she wakes up. Unlike their grandparents, teenagers today spend so much time on their phones that they miss out on real-life time with their friends.
Teenagers may have their parents to thank for their pattern, since those parents were among the first to own smartphones. Peter, 38, recalls being glued to his own screens not long ago. “I was always checking emails, always feeling I was still at work. How could I tell my kids to get off their phones if I couldn’t do it myself?” He has since made a change: on evenings and weekends, he moves his SIM card into a basic phone that only makes calls and sends texts. “I am now more present with my children,” he says.
Will the people older and younger than Peter soon also try to live with less technology? It may well be just a matter of time.
45. Why did Sheila begin to use a social app?
A. To keep track of grandsons. B. To receive timely letters.
C. To connect with old friends. D. To improve her digital skills.
46. How does the author mainly develop paragraph 3?
A. By quoting an expert. B. By describing an idea.
C. By giving an example. D. By presenting a fact.
47. What can be inferred about Peter?
A. He prefers basic phones now.
B. He values leading by example.
C. He had his own phone as a teen.
D. He now gives kids more presents.
48. What is the function of the final paragraph?
A. Get readers to consider the issue.
B. Summarize the key points discussed.
C. Offer a solution to phone addiction.
D. Introduce a new topic for future study.
Passage 13
(2025-2026学年高一上·广东深圳·期中)When I was a young boy, every summer, Mom, Dad, my brothers and I would climb into our old car and drive for 7 hours over long mountain roads to visit Mom’s relatives in Tennessee. We always stayed in Grandma’s house there with her, Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte. It was a fun time with days full of excitement and joy. Often Aunt Charlotte would even make us a Thanksgiving dinner in the summertime. Some of my happiest childhood memories came from those visits.
One especially holds a special place in my heart. During that visit, I had great fun every day. One evening, I climbed into bed in the guest bedroom on the second floor of the house. Although I had played and explored the whole day and was really tired, I was still wide awake, my mind racing with the day’s sweet events. As I lay there, I heard the most pleasant sound coming from the front window below me. It was laughter. Mom, Dad, Uncle Rich, and Aunt Charlotte were down there sharing stories and telling jokes. The laughter was so happy, so joyous, that I found myself smiling. And even then in my young mind and childish heart, I realized that this is how life should be. The laughter became a sweet song to me and I fell asleep feeling all was right with the world.
Whenever my life seems too hard or crazy, I look back on that memory. And I took the lessons that Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte taught me. They always lived their lives with love and joy and laughter and smiles. Uncle Rich passed away many years ago but Aunt Charlotte is still alive. I write to her each week and I am so thankful to still have her in my life.
We fill lives with laughter, smiles, love and joy. We not only give ourselves happiness but also make this world a better and more beautiful place.
49. Why did the author and his family drive a long way every summer?
A. To go on a mountain trip. B. To spend the summer vacation.
C. To get away from trouble in life. D. To get together with his relatives.
50. What does the underlined word “One” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. A road trip. B. A relative.
C. A visit. D. A Thanksgiving dinner.
51. Why couldn’t the author fall asleep at first that night?
A. He was too energetic. B. He was too excited.
C. He found it noisy downstairs. D. He found it pleasant downstairs.
52. What did the author learn from his aunt and uncle?
A. Their ability to tell jokes. B. Their lasting kindness.
C. Their joyful and loving spirit. D. Their strong family bond.
Passage 14
(2025-2026学年高一下·陕西西安·期末)Bertha Ngumbi, my mother, is one of the kindest women I know. However, when I was a child growing up in Kenya with my four siblings(兄弟姐妹), her kindness often annoyed us. Whenever visitors came to our home, whether relatives or strangers, expected or not, my mother would ask us to prepare and serve them black tea. If visitors arrived during lunch or dinner, she would invite them to eat with us, which meant less food for the family. As children, we felt unhappy and sometimes even complained about it.
My sister Faith especially disliked those moments when we had little firewood or when the wood was wet from rain, because making tea became difficult. My sisters and I even believed that some people took advantage of our mother’s generosity by appearing at mealtime.
Years later, after moving to the United States to live and teach, I began to see things differently. My mother’s kindness had deeply influenced me. Even when I struggled myself, I still tried to help relatives, friends, and even strangers. If unexpected visitors came to my house one day, I would warmly offer them tea and food, just as my mother always did.
Wanting to understand the source of her kindness, I asked my mother about it. She explained that she had learned it from her own mother, my grandmother. Growing up in a large family with eight siblings, my mother often returned home from school to discover that some of their lunch had been given away to hungry travelers. Although the children were upset at times, their mother continued helping others whenever she could.
When I asked my mother whether she would have changed if she had known we disliked her generosity, she answered firmly that she would never stop helping people. Today, I fully understand her actions and remain deeply grateful for the compassion(同情) she planted in me.
53. Why did the author dislike unexpected visitors when she was young?
A. They interrupted family activities.
B. They always asked for more black tea.
C. Her family had to share meals with them.
D. Her siblings needed to serve them food first.
54. What did the author do after moving to the US?
A. She avoided bothering others.
B. She lived a poor life for a long time.
C. She was friendly towards others.
D. She kept complaining about her mother.
55. Why did the author ask her mother about her kindness?
A. To understand its origin.
B. To memorize her childhood.
C. To change her mother’s mind.
D. To express her gratitude.
56. How did the author’s attitude to her mother’s kindness change over time?
A. From seeing it as a shame to a road map.
B. From not understanding it to valuing it.
C. From supporting it to complaining about it.
D. From taking it lightly to viewing it as a trouble.
Passage 15
(2025-2026学年高一下·江苏盐城·期末)I was a shy and nervous boy when Mother attempted to give me courage. Among my earliest memories are her words, “Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!” To help me overcome my fear of the dark, Mother invented a game for us to play. She ran around the house in one direction, I in the other. At the far corner, I would run straight into her comforting arms. Soon, I was joyfully facing the dark alone for as long as my parents would let me stay outdoors.
Her lesson of facing fear bravely has stayed with me ever since. I remember clearly my first job of taking pictures for an airline(航空公司) over the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. We were in a wilderness where clouds hid the highest mountains, driving the pilot to direct the way by guess. Turbulence(湍流) increased by the moment, throwing the plane about like a chip in the sea. It was a struggle just to keep my heavy camera, which I was holding tightly, from flying up and hitting me in the face. But my real worry was the growing fear that we would not get out alive.
Then Mother’s advice came to mind. “Get your work done,” I said seriously to myself. Below us, Lake Lure was occasionally visible, then hiding itself in clouds. Perhaps my pictures would be made unclear beyond recognition by the shaking camera. However, I stretched as far out as my ropes would allow and, for the next several minutes, whenever the plane broke through into a clearing I took a shot. I became so completely lost in the beauty that by the time we flew out of the mountains I was truly sorry we had to go.
At that moment, I fully understood Mother’s words: “Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!” Her timeless wisdom saw me through this dangerous situation.
57. Why did the author recall his childhood experience?
A. To state his fear of dark. B. To show his mother’s wisdom.
C. To establish his mother’s authority. D. To stress his efforts to run fast.
58. What forced the pilot to guess the way?
A. The increasing turbulence. B. The frozen wilderness.
C. The camera hitting the face. D. The clouds covering mountaintops.
59. Why did the author feel sorry when leaving the mountains?
A. He wanted to stay with the pilot longer. B. The weather became too bad.
C. He was deeply attracted by the scenery. D. The mountains became very clear.
60. Which of the following best describes his mother?
A. Brave and strict. B. Wise and inspiring. C. Caring and humorous. D. Confident and outgoing.
阅读理解七选五
Passage 1
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东深圳·期末)
“Ama’s Love Letters” Touches Hearts Across China
A short video titled Ama’s Love Letters has gone viral on Chinese social media, touching millions of viewers with its simple yet powerful story of a mother’s love.
1 Although she never went to school and cannot read or write, she has spent years collecting “love letters” — actually drawings and symbols — to express her feelings for her son, who works far away in the city. 2 A bowl of rice means “eat well”, a sun means “be happy”, and a pair of shoes means “come home safely”. Her son, now a young man working in Shenzhen, only discovered these “letters” when he returned home during the Spring Festival. Deeply moved, he shared them online. 3
Netizens described the video as “the most beautiful love letter ever written”. One user wrote, “No fancy words, just pure love. This is what family means.” 4 Many young people said they felt guilty for not calling home often enough and promised to visit their parents more regularly.
Experts say the popularity of Ama’s Love Letters reflects a growing public desire to reconnect with traditional family values in a fast-paced modern society. 5
A. Within days, the post received over 10 million likes and comments.
B. The video has also sparked discussions about left-behind elderly parents in rural China.
C. The video tells the story of an elderly woman from a remote village in Yunnan Province.
D. Her son was so angry that he threw all the letters into the trash.
E. Each piece of paper is filled with hand-drawn pictures.
F. It reminds us that love needs no formal education — it speaks through actions.
G. The old woman later learned to write and sent real letters to her son.
Passage 2
(2025-2026学年高一下·广西河池·期末)Many teachers say that they don’t often receive information from parents about problems at home. Many parents say they don’t know what the school expects from their children or from them. Sharing information is important and both teachers and parents are responsible for making it happen. 6
Learn everything that you can about your child’s school.
The more you know, the easier your job as a parent will be. Ask for a school handbook. This will answer many questions that will arise over the year. 7 Ask the teachers, for example: What classes does the school offer? What are the school’s rules and regulations(规章制度)?
Ask about teaching methods and material.
Are the methods based on evidence of what works best in teaching reading or maths? Are the science and history textbooks up to date? 8 School websites can provide you with ready access to all kinds of information: schedules of events, names of people to contact, rules and regulations, and so on.
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If your schedule permits, attend teacher-parent meetings held by the school. If you can’t attend the meeting, ask other parents about the content of the meeting. Or, find it out on the school’s website.
Contact teachers early and often.
10 Tell teachers what they need to know about your child. If she has special needs, make these known from the beginning. If you notice a big change in your child’s behaviour, school performance or attitude during the school year, contact the teacher immediately.
A. Keep informed throughout the school year.
B. Take part in the school sports meetings actively.
C. Here are some tips for parents to contact teachers.
D. If the school doesn’t have a handbook, ask questions.
E. Ask if the school has a website and, if so, get the address.
F. If you have time, you should communicate with your child heart to heart.
G. Contact your child’s teachers at the beginning of the year or as soon as you can.
Passage 3
(2025-2026学年高一下·新疆伊犁·期末)My kids were born in New York City, but don’t remember much about living there. Our family moved a decade ago from New York City to Houston. It has been tough to stay connected to my roots while raising my kids so far away.
New York City held my first memories of motherhood. 11 Being away from it has never been easy.
12 I had to take my children back to the city where they were born, to show them where they came from. With my mom’s help and some savings, we were returning home.
When we stood in the line outside of LaGuardia Airport, I immediately felt at peace. 13 It felt like home.
High above the city in an observatory (瞭望台), I watched my kids’ faces light up against the skyline. I pointed north. “We lived over there,” I told them. “Your great-grandfather lived there too when he was a kid. Across the East River is Queens — it’s where your grandparents met and fell in love. A part of your family history is right here.”
14 My daughter looked up and counted 26 floors to our old home. Standing on that familiar street, I told them stories about their earliest years in the city — pushing them in the baby carriage, rolling into Central Park to spread a blanket on the grass, playing near our favorite trees as if the whole park were our backyard.
“There’s always a place for you here,” I told them when it was time to leave. They were born in a place where anything was possible. 15
A. I never thought one day I would go back.
B. I still knew the city streets and every turn by heart.
C. Ten years passed, and I knew it was time to go back.
D. The next day, we visited the building we had lived in.
E. The kids were busy comparing the city with what they remembered.
F. No matter where they end up, New York will always be part of them.
G. It was also where my Italian family history began, going back over 100 years.
Passage 4
(2025-2026学年高一下·广西贵港·期末)Your family history is the story of the people in your family who came before you. That includes your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Knowing your family history can help you feel more connected to your family. 16 Here’s how you can start learning about your family.
Talk to your family.
Start by asking relatives if you can speak with them about your family’s history. You can ask them if you can record them. 17 You can also ask them to name some of the biggest world events or inventions of their lifetime and what they remember about how those developments affected your family.
Look at old photos together.
Looking through old photo albums(相册) can unlock memories and conversations. 18 Look at them together, and ask them to share what they remember about the day the photo was taken.
Build a family tree.
Ask a parent or grandparent to help you fill out a family tree. At the bottom of the tree will be you and any siblings(兄弟姐妹). 19 See how far back you can go in your family tree, making branches for great-grandparents or even great-great-grandparents. Add aunts and uncles and their children as well.
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You can make a memory box or a scrapbook(剪贴簿) that includes photos of your family, your family tree, and what you’ve learned about your history. Later, you can look back on the history you’ve collected and save it for future generations to enjoy.
A. Keep memories safe.
B. Manage your expectations.
C. It can also give you a stronger sense of identity.
D. Above you will be your parents, and above them, their parents.
E. Ask relatives if they have any old photos they can share with you.
F. The number of grandparents is projected to increase to 2.1 billion by 2050.
G. To get the conversation going, ask a few fun questions about their life growing up.
Passage 5
(2025-2026学年高一下·山东烟台·期末)The kitchen has always been the warmest corner of my home, filled with unforgettable stories. When I fell ill or felt weak, my mother always cooked for me. She took great trouble to cook warm soup, steam soft porridge and prepare light side dishes patiently. 21
At that time, however, I was too young to understand it. 22 Sometimes I even complained that the soup and side dishes were too plain and refused what I disliked. I never realized that those simple meals would one day mean so much to me.
Last year, I lost my mother. As I cooked dinner alone on Mother’s Day, I suddenly realized meals were not just for filling stomachs. 23 I thought about the unique warmth and care my mother put into everything she cooked. Each dish told a story, and each dish held the power to heal(治愈).
Nowadays, fewer people take time to cook with their own hands. Fast-developing technology has greatly changed our way of eating. Intelligent devices and takeout services make meal preparation extremely convenient. 24 Machine-made meals only provide physical energy, while home-cooked meals nourish our hearts and warm our whole lives.
25 Stick to home cooking, keep family food traditions and hold onto the smoke and fire of life in our families. As a carrier of family affection and a bridge of emotional connection, it can never be replaced by technology.
A. So let food remain human.
B. They were sources of memories.
C. Cooking involves complicated steps.
D. All I cared about was the delicious taste.
E. She poured her love into every bite of food.
F. Many people choose takeout to save cooking time.
G. But they can never recreate the sincere emotions behind food.
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专题03 Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
单元话题---父母与子女关系
(阅读理解15篇+阅读理解七选五5篇)
01 主题介绍
02 高考模拟演练
03 阅读理解专练
本单元的主题语境是人与自我,涉及的话题是父母与子女关系。亲子关系这一话题,是人与自我主题语境下比较重要的一部分,成长的烦恼是每个青少年必经的阶段,也是他们人生中不可或缺的经历。本单元旨在帮助学生理性认识身心发展的不平衡及由此带来的亲子矛盾冲突现象,学会如何平稳度过敏感的青春期,学会与父母沟通,体恤父母,关爱父母,与父母和谐相处。掌握和运用与常见的青少年成长的烦恼相关的词汇、语法等知识;比较中外青少年成长的烦恼异同,关注青少年心理健康状况;正确认识成长的烦恼并如何积极应对;分享在成长的过程中遇到的烦恼并积极解决问题。
例题1
(2025-2026学年苏州高一月考)“There’s no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it’s the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!
In some countries, it’s quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there’s been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live — or not to leave home at all.
A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn’t afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it’s easy to see why they’re increasingly becoming home birds.
The BBC’s Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the “hoteliers”, that’s mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their “big kids”. Emma Craig from Money supermarket says “they’re trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more.”
With parents splashing out around £1,886 on take-away food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it’s easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That’s before they learn a home truth — that one day it might be their own kids who’ll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!
1. Which proverb might present the young British’s living conditions?
A. A lazy youth, an awful age. B. East or west, home is best.
C. Two heads are better than one. D. Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.
2. Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds?
A. The popularity of living independently. B. Looking after their old parents.
C. The increase of unemployment rate. D. Their parents’ financial offer.
3. What’s Emma Craig’s attitude towards home birds?
A. Doubtful. B. Uncertain. C. Objective. D. Understandable.
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Returning to live with parents comes at a price.
B. Parents are willing to receive their returning children.
C. Flying the nest is becoming popular at present.
D. Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A
【语篇解读】本文介绍了英国越来越多年轻人成年后仍回来与父母同住的社会现象,分析了年轻人回家居住的原因,以及该现象给父母和年轻人带来的影响。
1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中““There’s no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head.(“没有比家更好的地方了。”这句英语谚语蕴含着深刻的道理:最好的地方是被我们珍贵的财产和亲人包围,头顶有个屋顶。)”和第二段中“But there’s been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live — or not to leave home at all.(但至少在英国,一个趋势越来越明显:年轻人回到家中居住,甚至根本从不离开家)”可推知,英国年轻人普遍选择留在家中或搬回家和父母同住,正好契合谚语“East or west, home is best(金窝银窝,不如自家的狗窝)”。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn’t afford their rent compared with the previous year. (和前一年相比,更多年轻人丢了工作,还有一些人付不起房租。)”可知,失业率增加是越来越多的孩子喜欢回家住的原因之一。
3. 推理判断题。根据第四段Emma Craig所说“If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more.(如果你的孩子回到家里,你看到他们经济窘迫,你会更不好意思向他们要房租或是让他们出钱。这更会牵动你的心)”可知,Emma Craig认为父母不忍心向经济困难的回家居住的孩子收费,这种情况是合乎人之常情的,由此可推测出,她对回家居住的年轻人的态度是理解的。
4. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“But this comes at a price!(但这是需要付出代价的)”,再结合最后一段“With parents splashing out around £1,886 on take-away food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it’s easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That’s before they learn a home truth — that one day it might be their own kids who’ll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!(父母为了孩子,在外卖、购买新家具和升级无线网络上花费约1886英镑,回家的孩子们很容易就能放松下来,安心住下。那是在他们明白一个家庭真相之前——有一天,可能是他们自己的孩子住进父母的“酒店”!)”可知,年轻人搬回家和父母同住会给父母带来不小的经济负担,因此和父母同住本身是需要付出代价的。
例题2
(2025-2026学年陕西西安期末)Bertha Ngumbi, my mother, is one of the kindest women I know. However, when I was a child growing up in Kenya with my four siblings(兄弟姐妹), her kindness often annoyed us. Whenever visitors came to our home, whether relatives or strangers, expected or not, my mother would ask us to prepare and serve them black tea. If visitors arrived during lunch or dinner, she would invite them to eat with us, which meant less food for the family. As children, we felt unhappy and sometimes even complained about it.
My sister Faith especially disliked those moments when we had little firewood or when the wood was wet from rain, because making tea became difficult. My sisters and I even believed that some people took advantage of our mother’s generosity by appearing at mealtime.
Years later, after moving to the United States to live and teach, I began to see things differently. My mother’s kindness had deeply influenced me. Even when I struggled myself, I still tried to help relatives, friends, and even strangers. If unexpected visitors came to my house one day, I would warmly offer them tea and food, just as my mother always did.
Wanting to understand the source of her kindness, I asked my mother about it. She explained that she had learned it from her own mother, my grandmother. Growing up in a large family with eight siblings, my mother often returned home from school to discover that some of their lunch had been given away to hungry travelers. Although the children were upset at times, their mother continued helping others whenever she could.
When I asked my mother whether she would have changed if she had known we disliked her generosity, she answered firmly that she would never stop helping people. Today, I fully understand her actions and remain deeply grateful for the compassion(同情) she planted in me.
5. Why did the author dislike unexpected visitors when she was young?
A. They interrupted family activities.
B. Her family had to share meals with them.
C. They always asked for more black tea.
D. Her siblings needed to serve them food first.
6. What did the author do after moving to the US?
A. She avoided bothering others.
B. She lived a poor life for a long time.
C. She kept complaining about her mother.
D. She was friendly towards others.
7. Why did the author ask her mother about her kindness?
A. To memorize her childhood. B. To express her gratitude.
C. To understand its origin. D. To change her mother’s mind.
8. How did the author’s attitude to her mother’s kindness change over time?
A. From not understanding it to valuing it.
B. From seeing it as a shame to a road map.
C. From supporting it to complaining about it.
D. From taking it lightly to viewing it as a trouble.
【答案】5. B 6. D 7. C 8. A
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者在肯尼亚童年时不理解母亲的慷慨好客,成年移居美国后深受影响并传承了这一美德。
5. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“If visitors arrived during lunch or dinner, she would invite them to eat with us, which meant less food for the family.(如果访客在午餐或晚餐时间到来,母亲会邀请他们一起吃饭,这意味着家里的食物会变少)”可知,作者小时候不喜欢不速之客是因为家人不得不与他们分享食物。
6. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Even when I struggled myself, I still tried to help relatives, friends, and even strangers. If unexpected visitors came to my house one day, I would warmly offer them tea and food, just as my mother always did.(即便我自己过得很艰难,我仍然尽力帮助亲戚、朋友,甚至陌生人。如果有一天有不速之客来我家,我会像妈妈一样热情地给他们提供茶和食物)”可知,作者移居美国后对他人十分友善。
7. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Wanting to understand the source of her kindness, I asked my mother about it.(为了弄懂母亲善良品质的源头,我问了她相关问题)”可知,作者询问母亲是为了了解这种善行的起源。
8. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“As children, we felt unhappy and sometimes even complained about it.(孩提时代,我们对此感到不开心,有时甚至会抱怨)”以及最后一段“Today, I fully understand her actions and remain deeply grateful for the compassion (同情) she planted in me.(今天,我完全理解她的行为,并对她在我心中播下的同情深表感激)”可知,作者的态度经历了从最初的不理解、抱怨到后来珍视、感激的转变。
例题3
(2025-2026学年高一下·河北沧州·阶段检测)Parenting is never easy. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also keeping peace at home. 1 Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $ 28 phone case. Her old one still worked fine. She was just bored with it. 2 But saying “no” is not always easy. The request seemed small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach — helping her think before spending money. At the same time, I didn’t want to seem too strict or make her feel that her feelings didn’t matter.
I realized her request was not just about the phone case. It was about wanting something new and cool. 3 To a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal — a way to express herself.
So how do we find a middle ground? I didn’t just say “no” and end the conversation. 4 First, I talked with her about “wants” vs. “needs”. We should buy what we need first. Then I told her I understood her feelings. “I get it,” I said. “Sometimes new things just feel exciting.” This made her more willing to listen. Finally, I offered a compromise(妥协) — three choices: earn the money, wait for a sale, or find a cheaper one. After thinking carefully, she chose to earn the money by doing housework and said she should spend money wisely.
5 It was about guiding my daughter to make better decisions, without hurting our relationship.
A. For me, the answer was a clear “no”.
B. Instead, I turned it into a teaching moment.
C. I taught her to save money for things she wanted.
D. This can be really hard, especially with teenagers.
E. It seemed unnecessary to me, but important to her.
F. That conversation was about more than just a phone case.
G. Children need to learn the value of money from an early age.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. E 4. B 5. F
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者在面对13岁女儿想要买新手机壳的请求时,没有简单拒绝,而是通过沟通引导女儿学会理性消费,同时维护亲子关系的故事。
1. 根据前文“Parenting is never easy. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also keeping peace at home.(为人父母从来都不容易。我们想教给孩子重要的人生道理,同时又想维持家里的和睦)”以及后文“Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case(最近,我13岁的女儿让我给她买一个28美元的手机壳)”可知,前文提出育儿的两难处境,后文以具体事例展开,D选项“This can be really hard, especially with teenagers(这真的很难,尤其是面对青少年时)”承接前文,概括育儿之难,并引出后文与青少年女儿的具体事例,符合语境。
2. 根据前文“Her old one still worked fine. She was just bored with it(她的旧手机壳还能用,她只是用腻了)”以及后文“But saying ‘no’ is not always easy(但说‘不’并不总是那么容易)”可知,前文说明旧手机壳依然可用,暗示作者认为没必要买新的,后文转折说拒绝不容易,A选项“For me, the answer was a clear ‘no’.(对我来说,答案是一个明确的‘不’)”承接前文,说明作者内心的决定,同时与后文的转折形成逻辑衔接,符合语境。
3. 根据前文“I realized her request was not just about the phone case. It was about wanting something new and cool.(我意识到,她要的绝不仅仅是一个手机壳,而是渴望拥有一些新鲜又酷炫的东西)”以及后文“To a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal — a way to express herself.(对一个13岁的孩子来说,一个新手机壳可能是件大事——一种表达自我的方式)”可知,前文说明作者理解女儿需求背后的心理,后文进一步解释这对女儿的意义,E选项“It seemed unnecessary to me, but important to her.(这对我来说似乎没必要,但对她来说很重要)”承接前后,体现作者与女儿视角的差异,说明对女儿很重要,符合语境。
4. 根据前文“So how do we find a middle ground? I didn’t just say ‘no’ and end the conversation(那么我们如何找到折中办法呢?我没有只是说‘不’就结束对话)”以及后文“First, I talked with her about “wants” vs. “needs”(首先,我和她谈了谈“想要”与“需要”的区别)”可知,前文提出要寻找折中办法且不简单拒绝,后文具体展开作者的做法,B选项“Instead, I turned it into a teaching moment.(相反,我把它变成了一个教育时刻)”承接前文,说明作者将拒绝转变为教育机会,并引出后文的具体步骤,符合语境。
5. 根据前文“After thinking carefully, she chose to earn the money by doing housework and said she should spend money wisely.(仔细考虑后,她选择通过做家务来挣钱,并说她应该明智地花钱)”以及后文“It was about guiding my daughter to make better decisions, without hurting our relationship(其目的在于引导我的女儿做出更佳的抉择,同时维系好我们的亲子关系)”可知,前文说的是女儿做出选择的后果,后文进一步解释这次沟通的本质,可推理出空白处说的是那次对话的重要性,F选项“That conversation was about more than just a phone case(那次对话不仅仅是关于一个手机壳)”承接前文女儿做出选择的结果,同时引出后文对沟通意义的总结,符合语境。
例题4
(2025-2026学年高一下·浙江金华·期末) Since you can’t choose your family members, there are sure to be a couple of them who know how to push your buttons and make you mad. 6
Stay calm if you get annoyed.
Try not to let your emotions take over, even though it might be tough. 7 If this doesn’t work, it might be time to step outside or into the other room to gather your thoughts and collect yourself.
Stand firm for your wants and needs.
You don’t have to be mean or raise your voice, but don’t let anyone talk over you or look down on you. 8 So it is important to hold your ground with family. Try saying something like, “I’m only here to talk about Grandpa’s will. Please hold your questions until I finish.”
Let the other person be right.
Even if you don’t agree, there are some things you can let go. 9 Sometimes you can let them feel like they’ve “won”. You don’t have to do this all the time (and don’t do it for important stuff), but if it doesn’t really matter, just let it go.
10
Family issues can really wear you out. Make sure you’re eating, drinking, and sleeping enough so you feel well-rested and healthy. Take some time to do something relaxing like soaking in the bath or reading a good book to lower your overall stress levels.
A. Practice self-care.
B. Focus on the things you can control.
C. Here’s how you can stay cool during tough chats.
D. Make it clear that you’re here to be heard, not walked all over.
E. If you want to get things under control, you have to take action.
F. Don’t argue over everything your family says and pick your battles.
G. Take some deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.
【答案】6. C 7. G 8. D 9. F 10. A
【知识点】家人和亲人 、说明文、冲突与和解
【语篇解读】文章介绍了当家庭成员让你生气时,如何保持冷静、坚守自我、学会让步以及做好自我照顾的实用建议。
6. 上文“Since you can't choose your family members, there are sure to be a couple of them who know how to push your buttons and make you mad. (既然你无法选择家人,肯定有几个知道怎么惹你生气的人。)”说明家人总会让你生气,空格处承上启下,下文以小标题形式给出了四条具体建议,C项“Here's how you can stay cool during tough chats. (以下是你在艰难对话中保持冷静的方法。)”引出下文四条建议,起到总起作用。
7. 上文“Try not to let your emotions take over, even though it might be tough. (尽量不要让情绪控制你,尽管这可能很难。)”说明要控制情绪,空格处应给出具体的控制情绪的方法,G项“Take some deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. (用鼻子深吸气,用嘴巴呼出气。)”是具体的冷静方法,与上文衔接紧密,且下文“If this doesn't work (如果这不起作用)”中的this指代G项的深呼吸方法。
8. 上文“You don't have to be mean or raise your voice, but don't let anyone talk over you or look down on you. (你不必刻薄或提高嗓门,但不要让任何人打断你或看不起你。)”说明要坚守自己,空格处应进一步表明态度,D项“Make it clear that you're here to be heard, not walked all over. (明确表明你是来被倾听的,不是来被欺负的。)”与上文“don't let anyone talk over you or look down on you”意思一致,且下文“So it is important to hold your ground with family (所以在家人面前坚守立场很重要)”中的hold your ground与D项中的not walked all over相呼应。
9. 上文“Even if you don't agree, there are some things you can let go. (即使你不同意,有些事你可以放手。)”说明要学会放手,空格处应具体说明什么可以放手,F项“Don't argue over everything your family says and pick your battles. (不要对家人说的每件事都争论,要选择你的战场。)”与上文let go一致,且下文“You don't have to do this all the time (你不必总是这样做)”中的this指代F项的做法。
10. 空格处是小标题,需概括本段内容。下文“Make sure you're eating, drinking, and sleeping enough (确保你吃够、喝够、睡够)”及“Take some time to do something relaxing like soaking in the bath or reading a good book (花点时间做些放松的事,比如泡澡或读一本好书)”说明要照顾好自己,A项“Practice self-care. (练习自我照顾。)”概括了本段主旨,适合作为小标题。
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Passage 1
(2025-2026学年高一下·江西南昌·期末)The unforgiving demands of the IB program became my reality on the third day of school with an overwhelming physics lab. My teacher’s claim that no one would score above 90% shook my confidence. This anxiety was intensified at home, where my father voiced his concerns over my flat SAT progress, a necessity for a celebrated university.
The final catalyst for my breakdown was an unexpected rejection from the Regional Red Cross Youth Council. As vice president of my school’s chapter, I had never considered this possibility. The Red Cross was my passion and what I relied on to set me apart from other applicants. This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit.
I found my mother, the woman who had sacrificed her own career and life for my opportunities, and poured out my fears. She listened attentively before drawing a circle on the tablecloth. “This is your time,” she began. “Eighty percent is schoolwork, ten percent the SAT, and ten percent extracurriculars.” She then looked at me with deep emotion and said, “But most importantly, at one hundred percent, is your mental health.”
“Nothing is more important than your health,” she continued. “We want you to have a good job so you’ll be less stressed. If this path makes you so unhappy, it isn’t worth it. If you’re happier flipping hamburgers, so be it.”
Her insight was a big relief. I realized a rubber band doesn’t have to keep stretching. A rubber band that wraps around your hair during the day and is allowed to rest on your nightstand at night won’t ever break.
Though my routine remained the same — studying hard and pursuing excellence — my perspective was forever changed. The fear of failure lost its power. I am still reaching for the moon, but I am no longer afraid. For I know that if I miss, I will land right in my mother’s arms.
1. What does the underlined word “catalyst” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Foundation. B. Solution. C. Symbol. D. Cause.
2. What does the author’s mother attach most importance to?
A. The author’s overall wellbeing. B. The sacrifice for her daughter.
C. The relief of the author’s stress. D. The author’s devotion to schoolwork.
3. What does the use of the “rubber band” try to illustrate?
A. A conflict with her father about goals.
B. A bond between the author and her mother.
C. A shift in the author’s outlook on pressure.
D. A link to the author’s academic performance.
4. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Let Go of Perfection: The Only Way to Achieve Academic Success
B. The Rubber Band Comparison: A Key to Relieving Academic Pressure
C. From Broken to Brave: A Rubber Band’s Lesson on Mental Health
D. Overcoming Rejection: How IB and SAT Pressures Shaped My Growth
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C
【语篇解读】文章讲述了作者承受IB课程、SAT考试以及社团申请被拒的多重压力濒临崩溃,在母亲的开导下,作者用“橡皮筋”作喻转变心态,懂得心理健康最重要的故事。
1. 词句猜测题。根据第一段“The unforgiving demands of the IB program became my reality on the third day of school with an overwhelming physics lab.(开学第三天,IB课程严苛的要求就成为了我的现实,一场难度极大的物理实验课扑面而来。)”、“This anxiety was intensified at home, where my father voiced his concerns over my flat SAT progress, a necessity for a celebrated university.(回到家,这份焦虑愈发强烈。父亲对我停滞不前的SAT成绩表达了担忧,而想要进入知名大学,SAT成绩是必备条件。)”以及第二段“The final catalyst for my breakdown was an unexpected rejection from the Regional Red Cross Youth Council.(导致我崩溃的最后catalyst是地区红十字会青年委员会出人意料的拒绝。)”可知,在接二连三的打击之下,红十字会申请被拒是导致作者情绪崩溃的最后诱因,catalyst此处表示“诱因,起因”,与D选项“Cause(起因)”含义相同。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段“She then looked at me with deep emotion and said, ‘But most importantly, at one hundred percent, is your mental health.’(随后她深情地看着我说道:‘但最重要、占据百分之百比重的,是你的心理健康。’)”以及第四段“‘Nothing is more important than your health,’ she continued.(她继续说道:‘没有什么比你的健康更重要。’)”可知,母亲最看重作者的整体身心健康。
3. 推理判断题。根据第二段“This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit.(这次被拒让我的未来看起来一片渺茫,我崩溃了,就像一根被拉过极限的橡皮筋。)”以及第五段“I realized a rubber band doesn’t have to keep stretching. A rubber band that wraps around your hair during the day and is allowed to rest on your nightstand at night won’t ever break.(我意识到橡皮筋不必一直紧绷。白天扎头发,夜晚可以放在床头柜休息的橡皮筋永远不会断裂。)”可知,橡皮筋的比喻,用来阐释作者看待压力的观念发生转变:人不能一直紧绷,也需要休息。
4. 主旨大意题。通读全文,根据第二段“This rejection made my future seem dim, and I broke like a rubber band stretched beyond its limit.(这次被拒让我的未来看起来一片渺茫,我崩溃了,就像一根被拉过极限的橡皮筋。)”,第五段“I realized a rubber band doesn’t have to keep stretching.(我意识到橡皮筋不必一直紧绷。)”以及第六段“Though my routine remained the same — studying hard and pursuing excellence — my perspective was forever changed. The fear of failure lost its power. I am still reaching for the moon, but I am no longer afraid.(虽然我的日常依旧不变——努力学习、追求卓越,但我的态度彻底改变。对失败的恐惧不再能支配我。我依旧追逐远大理想,但我不再畏惧。)”可知,文章主要讲述作者濒临崩溃,经母亲的开导得到启发,通过橡皮筋的比喻懂得重视心理健康、勇敢面对失败,C选项“From Broken to Brave: A Rubber Band’s Lesson on Mental Health(从崩溃到勇敢:橡皮筋对心理健康的启示)”最能概括文章大意。
Passage 2
(2025-2026学年高一下·浙江衢州·期末)In March 2026, the world felt sad about the passing of Dr. Henry Chang-yu Lee, a famous forensic(法医) scientist. Yet, in his final reflections, he often returned not to his success, but to the quiet strength of the woman who made his life possible — his mother, Wang Shuzhen.
Born in 1897, Wang Shuzhen was a woman of grace and determination. Educated and cultured, she married into a wealthy family and raised 13 children in comfort. But in 1949, her life fell into darkness. Her husband, a grain businessman, died on the unlucky ship, the Taiping Steamer, and nearly 1,000 other passengers lost their lives. At 52, as a poor single mother in Taiwan, she faced an impossible choice: giving in to despair or fight for her children. She chose to fight.
With no income, she became a maid(女仆), cleaning floors and washing clothes. She lived in a rented house, where the children shared a single oil lamp to study and passed clothes among themselves. When relatives strongly suggested she send some children away or remarry, she refused. “As long as I breathe,” she responded firmly, “not one will be left behind.”
Her rule was simple: “Be kind, work hard, speak less, do more.” She sold her last jewels to pay for school fees, claiming every child should receive an education. Her efforts finally paid off. All 13 of her children earned doctor’s degrees, growing into scientists, engineers, and scholars. Her youngest, Henry, became world-famous, yet he always credited his mother’s courage as his true foundation(基石).
Wang Shuzhen lived to the age of 106, leaving her legend known far and wide. U.S. presidents honored her. Her story became a symbol of mother’s love. But to her children, she was simply the woman who carried them through darkness — with quiet, firm love.
5. What can we know about Wang Shuzhen from the first two paragraphs?
A. She was a forensic scientist. B. She lived a comfortable life.
C. She suffered a lot in her life. D. She chose to give up fighting.
6. What did the mother mean by saying “As long as I breathe, not one will be left behind.”?
A. She planned to ask relatives to look after her children.
B. She thought her children should live on their own.
C. She wanted to send some children away to make life easier.
D. She was determined to keep all her children together.
7. Why did the U. S. presidents honor her according to the passage?
A. She was a famous person in the U. S.
B. She had a positive influence on the public.
C. She did good deeds for local people.
D. She worked hard in her job.
8. Which of the following can best describe Wang Shuzhen?
A. Creative and generous. B. Smart and understanding.
C. Honest and warm-hearted. D. Determined and strong-willed.
【答案】5. C 6. D 7. B 8. D
【语篇解读】本文介绍李昌钰博士的母亲王淑贞的一生,她中年丧夫,独自辛苦抚养13名子女成才,用坚韧与母爱书写传奇,事迹广受世人敬佩。
5. 细节理解题。通读一、二段,尤其根据第二段“But in 1949, her life fell into darkness. Her husband, a grain businessman, died on the unlucky ship, the Taiping Steamer, and nearly 1,000 other passengers lost their lives. At 52, as a poor single mother in Taiwan, she faced an impossible choice: giving in to despair or fight for her children. She chose to fight.(但1949年,她的生活陷入黑暗。她的丈夫是一名粮食商人,在不幸的“太平轮”上去世,近1000名其他乘客也丧生。52岁的她,作为台湾一位贫穷的单身母亲,面临着一个不可能的选择:是放弃希望,还是为孩子而战。她选择了战斗)”可知,她中年丧夫、家境落魄,一生历经磨难。
6. 词句猜测题。根据第三段“When relatives strongly suggested she send some children away or remarry, she refused. “As long as I breathe,” she responded firmly, “not one will be left behind.”(亲友极力劝说她送走部分孩子或者改嫁,她断然拒绝。她坚定说道:“只要我一息尚存,绝不丢下任何一个孩子”)”可知,面对亲友送走孩子的建议,她果断拒绝,这句话表明她下定决心不抛弃任何孩子,一家人相守相伴。
7. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Wang Shuzhen lived to the age of 106, leaving her legend known far and wide. U.S. presidents honored her. Her story became a symbol of mother’s love.(王淑贞活到了106岁,她的传奇事迹传遍了世界各地。美国总统都曾向她致敬。她的故事成为母爱的象征)”可知,她伟大坚韧的母爱成为大众精神榜样,带给社会积极正向的影响力,因此美国总统授予她荣誉。
8. 推理判断题。通读全文可知,王淑贞直面丧夫贫困的困境,打工养家、拒绝改嫁弃子、变卖首饰供子女读书,咬牙培育13名子女取得博士学位,体现她意志坚定、性格顽强。
Passage 3
(2025-2026学年高一下·河北沧州·阶段检测)When my teenage son became seriously ill, terrible times for my family began. Our once-happy home became tense and depressing. My husband and I were very tired under the great stress of caring for my son. It was as if we forgot how to communicate — we couldn’t have a simple conversation without fighting. Our marriage was on the point of breaking up.
One evening, my son and I were talking about gifts. I recalled my first Valentine’s present from my husband, a kazoo (a musical instrument). I was awkward when I received it because I couldn’t get it to make a sound although I am a professional saxophone player. However hard I tried, it just never worked. The kazoo eventually got packed away and forgotten. My son was interested and insisted on (坚持) seeing it. After some trouble, I found it.
“You couldn’t get a sound? What’s so hard about it?” my husband asked, amazed. He took the kazoo and blew. Nothing happened. Surprised, he tried again. Still there was no sound. Frustrated (懊恼的), he tried again, only to produce a funny sound like an angry bee trapped in the mouth of a bear. We burst into laughter. My son took a turn playing the kazoo. He did no better than us, causing more laughter.
Seeing his face light up, we felt as if the darkness had lifted and a little sunshine was let in. It was the best ten minutes of the past couple of years. The mood stayed light for the rest of the evening. It didn’t solve anything. But this experience with the kazoo brought some change in our hearts that always reminds us that there are still things to laugh at and enjoy, and that we can still connect as a family.
9. What started the family’s trouble?
A. Lack of daily communication. B. The son’s serious illness.
C. Endless family quarrels. D. Broken marriage relationship.
10. Why was the author embarrassed when she got the kazoo?
A. She failed to play it well. B. She disliked the gift.
C. She had no time to learn it. D. She had never seen it before.
11. What result came from playing the kazoo?
A. They decided to play it often. B. The son showed a real talent.
C. The funny sound attracted bees. D. They shared great fun together.
12. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The trouble was totally gone. B. Old memories were called up.
C. The family felt reconnected. D. Their speaking skills were improved.
【答案】9. B 10. A 11. D 12. C
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者的家庭在儿子重病期间陷入了紧张和压抑的境地,但在一次偶然吹奏卡祖笛的经历中,一家人重新找回了欢乐,彼此的心也重新连接在了一起。
9. 细节理解题。根据第一段“When my teenage son became seriously ill, terrible times for my family began. (当我十几岁的儿子重病时,我们家的可怕日子就开始了)”可知,是儿子的重病引发了这个家庭的麻烦。
10. 细节理解题。根据第二段“I was awkward when I received it because I couldn’t get it to make a sound although I am a professional saxophone player (当我收到它时,我感到很尴尬,因为尽管我是一名专业的萨克斯管演奏者,但我却无法让它发出声音)”可知,作者感到尴尬是因为她没能把它吹好。
11. 细节理解题。根据第三段“He did no better than us, causing more laughter. (他做得并不比我们好,引起了更多的笑声)”以及第四段“It was the best ten minutes of the past couple of years. (这是过去几年里最美好的十分钟)”可知,吹奏卡祖笛的结果是他们一起分享了极大的乐趣。
12. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“But this experience with the kazoo brought some change in our hearts that always reminds us that there are still things to laugh at and enjoy, and that we can still connect as a family. (但是这次吹卡祖笛的经历给我们的心灵带来了一些改变,它总是提醒我们仍然有值得欢笑和享受的事情,我们仍然可以作为一个家庭紧密相连)”可知,这次吹卡祖笛的经历给我们的心灵带来了一些改变,让作者感受到他们仍然可以作为一个家庭紧密相连,可以推断出这个家庭感觉重新连接在了一起。
Passage 4
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东广州·期末)One day, my young grandson Milo asked me a special favor: he needed to “borrow” a grandmother for his best friend Charlie. Charlie was my grandson’s first best friend, who had become close friends in kindergarten.
“Our class is making cards for Mother’s Day,” he explained, “but when I asked the teacher when Grandma’s Day was, she said that there really wasn’t one. So, Charlie and I are going to make a day”, he assured me, “but we need a grandma for Charlie. I have two, but he doesn’t even have one.” Our house was no more than a quick twenty-minute drive away. I could hardly refuse his sweet request.
Three days later, I found an envelope with two large red hearts, where a stamp would usually be attached, under my pillow: Grandmother’s Day, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13.
At the appointed time, I knocked on the screen door. Welcoming yellow and blue balloons were tied to the handle, so I did not want to risk pulling it open. The boys were clean and excited, waiting for me eagerly. The table was beautifully prepared with lemonade, forks and themed napkins (餐巾). Every piece was covered with different stickers, such as stars, animals, trucks and cars. Mine had a warm little grandma pattern, with the words “Happy Grandmother’s Day” on it.
Charlie could not hide his pride and said happily that his mother had made a chocolate cake for the event, “But,” he told everyone, “you have to eat a sandwich first. And,” he continued without a pause, “MY GRANDMOTHER came to my house yesterday, and we decorated the cake with cream together.”
“No!” Milo immediately corrected. “That’s MY grandmother.” He frowned (皱眉) firmly, unwilling to share me with anyone else. Noticing their argument, I was about to kneel down and comfort them. But Milo suddenly calmed himself down, looked at Charlie sincerely and said, “Next Grandmother’s Day, we’ll prepare everything together from start to finish. And we’ll save the biggest piece for Grandma-no arguing. We’ll celebrate happily and have a wonderful Grandmother’s Day again.”
13. Why did Milo turn to the author for help?
A. To act as Charlie’s grandma.
B. To prepare a family gathering.
C. To accompany his lonely friend.
D. To draw a card for Mother’s Day.
14. How did the author react to Milo’s request?
A. She felt surprised at the boy’s plan.
B. She thought the boy’s idea was creative.
C. She was touched by Milo’s sincere idea.
D. She wondered if the plan would work well.
15. Which of the following best describes Milo?
A. Caring and easy-going.
B. Childish but thoughtful.
C. Independent and devoting.
D. Self-centered but determined.
16. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. The warmth of family and friendship.
B. The value of friendship between kids.
C. The courage of solving disagreements.
D. The love from the elderly to the young.
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A
【语篇解读】主要讲述男孩麦洛为好友筹办专属祖母节、借他人奶奶参与庆祝,展现纯真友谊与温情亲情的温暖故事。
13. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One day, my young grandson Milo asked me a special favor: he needed to “borrow” a grandmother for his best friend Charlie.(有一天,我的小孙子麦洛请我帮一个特别的忙:他需要为他最好的朋友查理“借”一位奶奶。)”可知,麦洛找作者帮忙,是希望作者充当查理的奶奶。
14. 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Our house was no more than a quick twenty-minute drive away. I could hardly refuse his sweet request.(我们家开车过去只需要短短二十分钟,我几乎无法拒绝他这个暖心的请求。)”可知,作者被麦洛真诚又暖心的想法打动,不忍心拒绝他。
15. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“He frowned (皱眉) firmly, unwilling to share me with anyone else. Noticing their argument, I was about to kneel down and comfort them. But Milo suddenly calmed himself down, looked at Charlie sincerely and said, “Next Grandmother’s Day, we’ll prepare everything together from start to finish. And we’ll save the biggest piece for Grandma-no arguing. We’ll celebrate happily and have a wonderful Grandmother’s Day again.” (他坚定地皱起眉头,不愿将我分享给任何人。察觉到两人的争执,我正要蹲下身安抚他们。但麦洛突然平复了情绪,真诚地看向查理说道:“下一届祖母节,我们从头到尾一起准备所有事宜。我们会把最大的一份留给奶奶,不再争执。我们要快乐庆祝,再度度过一个美好的祖母节。”)”可知,麦洛一开始不愿分享奶奶,表现出孩子气的一面,但之后主动退让安抚朋友,十分体贴周到。
16. 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是全文事件脉络,麦洛为没有奶奶的好友筹办祖母节,庆祝过程充满孩童间真挚的友情,同时作者与两个孩子相处满是祖孙间温情,文中友情与亲情交织,由此可知,本文主要讲述的是“家庭和友谊的温暖”。
Passage 5
(2025-2026学年高一上·浙江台州·阶段检测)With two Olympic medals and two world skateboarding titles, 16-year-old Rayssa Leal has achieved what most people dream of. Her skills, paired with the joys she shows in skateparks, have brought her fans as well as public attention. But instead of talent and hard work, she shared that her support system made a big difference in landing her a medal at Paris 2024.
At the close of the run section of the eight-woman final, Leal had failed to put down a single clean line, lowering her hope of a top three finish. She knew the game wasn’t over, but the already heavy stress on Leal’s shoulders doubled in weight.
“After I screwed up the two runs, I thought I was not going to be able to do it anymore.” Leal shared her experience. It was then that she went and got support. Her family was there, and her whole team was there. Having received a hug from everyone and having heard very positive and encouraging words, she came back 100 percent, even more focused. That was what changed the game right there.
Re-energized, the teenager finished the last section with her very best. And though the gold and silver were out of her reach, she never backed down in the fight for bronze. When the last skater who could beat her failed the last run, Leal said she fell into a ton of feelings. “As soon as I realised that I was in third place, I broke down. My coach was there. We hugged each other, and we cried together. And all I could think was the most positive thoughts in the world.”
17. What played a major role in Leal’s success at Paris Olympics?
A. Effort. B. Skills. C. Support. D. Strategies.
18. What does the underlined phrase “screwed up” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Focused on. B. Did badly in. C. Took control of. D. Gave up.
19. What can be inferred about Leal’s attitude toward her third-place finish after the competition?
A. She was still disappointed about not winning gold.
B. She regretted she didn’t quit professional skating earlier.
C. She regarded her last failure as her coach’s responsibility.
D. She felt thankful to the support from her coach and family.
20. What lesson can be learned from Leal’s story?
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. A little encouragement goes a long way.
C. You cannot lose the game if you don’t play the game.
D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. D 20. B
【语篇解读】文章讲述了16岁巴西滑板运动员Rayssa Leal在2024年巴黎奥运会女子滑板决赛中,凭借亲友与团队的支持逆转困境、斩获铜牌的励志故事。
17. 细节理解题。根据第一段的“But instead of talent and hard work, she shared that her support system made a big difference in landing her a medal at Paris 2024. (但她表示,并非天赋和努力,而是她的支持体系对她在2024年巴黎奥运会上获得奖牌起到了重要作用。)”可知,支持体系是Leal成功的关键因素。
18. 词句猜测题。根据第三段的“After I screwed up the two runs, I thought I was not going to be able to do it anymore. (在我screwed up两轮之后,我以为自己再也做不到了。)”结合前文“failed to put down a single clean line (未能完成一条干净的线路)”和“the already heavy stress on Leal’s shoulders doubled in weight (Leal肩上本来就很重的压力又增加了一倍)”可知,Leal在前两圈表现不尽如人意,故猜测screwed up意为“搞砸、表现糟糕”,与Did badly in意义一致。
19. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Her family was there, and her whole team was there. Having received a hug from everyone and having heard very positive and encouraging words, she came back 100 percent, even more focused. That was what changed the game right there.(她的家人和整个团队都在那里。在得到所有人的拥抱,听到非常积极鼓励的话语后,她百分之百回归了状态,甚至更加专注。正是这一点改变了战局)”以及第四段“As soon as I realised that I was in third place...My coach was there. We hugged each other, and we cried together. And all I could think was the most positive thoughts in the world.(我一意识到自己获得了第三名……我的教练就在那里。我们互相拥抱,一起哭泣。我满脑子都是世界上最积极的想法)”可推知,Leal十分感谢家人和教练给予她的支持。
20. 推理判断题。通读全文,并结合第一段的“But instead of talent and hard work, she shared that her support system made a big difference in landing her a medal at Paris 2024. (但她表示,并非天赋和努力,而是她的支持体系对她在2024年巴黎奥运会上获得奖牌起到了重要作用。)”可知,文章讲述Leal在比赛失利、压力倍增的情况下,正是家人和团队的鼓励让她重新振作并最终获得铜牌,说明小小的鼓励能产生巨大的力量。
Passage 6
(2025-2026学年高一下·辽宁鞍山·期末)Having an older brother comes with plenty of benefits. Big brothers tend to look out for their younger brothers and sisters, and despite the occasional rocky moment here and there, many siblings(兄弟姐妹) enjoy life-long close relationships. However, a new study finds an interesting disadvantage: children with older brothers take longer when it comes to developing language skills.
The study, conducted by a group of researchers in Paris, France, builds upon previous research that had already discovered that having older siblings is associated with poor language development. Now, researchers say they have improved those findings to come to a more specific conclusion: only children with an older brother exhibit these language difficulties.
One would assume that children with older brothers would grow up around more conversation on a daily basis, thus speeding up their language development. Yet researchers say such children actually take longer than their older brothers to begin developing these skills.
Researchers studied more than 1,000 children from birth to the age of five-and-a-half years old. Each child’s language skills were tested at ages 2, 3, and 5.5, using tests specially designed to measure numerous aspects of language development such as vocabulary, syntax, and verbal reasoning.
What the research team discovered was significant: children with an older brother had, on average, a two-month delay in their language development compared to studied children with an older sister.
As far as explaining this phenomenon, researchers have put forward two hypotheses. The first is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which would make up for parents potentially being less present than they were for their first child. The second is that older sisters usually compete with their siblings less than older brothers for their parents’ attention.
As of now, the study’s authors say they can’t say for certain why children with older brothers have a harder time developing language skills. In the future they would like to find out if culture or location affects the popularity of these results.
21. Who has a two-month delay in their language development?
A. An only child in the family. B. Children with brothers and sisters.
C. Only children with an older sister. D. Only children with an older brother.
22. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. The whole process of the research. B. The real causes of the result.
C. The exact conclusion of the study. D. The sincere relationship of the siblings.
23. What does the underlined word “hypotheses” mean in Paragraph 6?
A. Phenomena. B. Researches. C. Assumptions. D. Consequences.
24. What possibly causes the interesting disadvantage according to the text?
A. Older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers.
B. Culture or location affects the popularity of these results.
C. Parents stay longer with their second child than the first one.
D. Older brothers often challenge their siblings less than older sisters.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. C 24. A
【语篇解读】主要说明了巴黎研究发现,有哥哥的孩子语言发育平均晚两个月,有姐姐则不会。研究者推测姐姐更爱说话、争抢关注更少,但具体成因仍待进一步探究。
21. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Now, researchers say they have improved those findings to come to a more specific conclusion: only children with an older brother exhibit these language difficulties.(现在,研究人员表示他们已改进这些发现,得出了更具体的结论:只有拥有哥哥的儿童才会出现这些语言困难)”可知,只有一个哥哥的孩子学语言更慢。
22. 主旨大意题。根据第二段“The study, conducted by a group of researchers in Paris, France, builds upon previous research that had already discovered that having older siblings is associated with poor language development. Now, researchers say they have improved those findings to come to a more specific conclusion: only children with an older brother exhibit these language difficulties.(这项研究由法国巴黎的一组研究人员开展,其研究建立在先前发现的基础上,即有年长的兄弟姐妹与语言发展较差存在关联。现在,研究人员表示他们已改进这些发现,得出了更具体的结论:只有拥有哥哥的儿童才会出现这些语言困难)”可知,第二段介绍了研究得出一个更准确的结论。
23. 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“The first is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which would make up for parents potentially being less present than they were for their first child. The second is that older sisters usually compete with their siblings less than older brothers for their parents’ attention.(第一,姐姐通常比哥哥说话更多,这可以弥补父母对该孩童的陪伴可能少于其对头胎孩子的陪伴的不足。第二,姐姐通常比哥哥更少与兄弟姐妹争夺父母的注意力)”和最后一段“As of now, the study’s authors say they can’t say for certain why children with older brothers have a harder time developing language skills.(目前,该研究的作者表示,他们尚无法确切说明为什么有哥哥的孩子在语言发展方面更困难)”可知,研究人员提出了两种原因假设。故划线词意思是“假说”。
24. 细节理解题。根据第六段“The first is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which would make up for parents potentially being less present than they were for their first child.(第一点是,姐姐们通常比哥哥们说话更多,这可以弥补父母对该孩童的陪伴可能少于其对头胎孩子的陪伴的不足)”可知,可能造成这种有趣缺点的原因是姐姐比哥哥更常说话。
Passage 7
(2025-2026学年高一下·湖北随州·期末)That day, Budimir Šobat lay face down in a swimming pool for 24 minutes and 37 seconds. Before the attempt, he’d breathed pure oxygen for 30 minutes — enough to let him hold his breath for over 20 minutes, but risky: blacking out(昏厥) could cause deadly reactions. Midway, he got feared briefly, and then repeated a few quiet words to calm himself down. When he lifted his head, he’d beaten the Guinness World Record by over 30 seconds. A small crowd cheered, but Šobat just changed clothes, packed his belongings, and met his family. They didn’t even mention the record.
Šobat’s drive came from his daughter, Saša, born with brain damage. Doctors said she might never walk or talk. He and his wife Sandra left their old lives behind to train Saša, 5 to 7 hours a day: stretching her fingers alone took 45 minutes, and they even had to hold her still to relax the muscles in her small neck — even as she screamed and Sandra begged him to stop. Two and a half years later, Saša took her first step, and she was later found to have autism(自闭症), too.
At 46, a friend introduced Šobat to freediving. He found peace in this sport, and soon realized the patience he’d gained from looking after Saša — waiting 5 to 10 minutes just for her to answer a simple question — helped him hold his breath longer. He later joined a charity activity called I’m Not Breathing to raise money for the autism center where his daughter received treatment, since he’d long wanted to draw attention to autism and help families like his.
“You can be better than me, but you’ll never beat me,” says Šobat, now 60. Saša may never know her father is a world record holder, but that’s okay. For him, every second he spends holding his breath underwater is for her.
25. Which was Šobat’s reaction after he broke the world record?
A. He expressed his excitement. B. He celebrated with his family.
C. He cheered with a small crowd. D. He behaved surprisingly calmly.
26. What did Šobat do to his daughter with her brain damage?
A. He trained her in a strict way.
B. He introduced her to freediving.
C. He spent little quality time with her.
D. He begged her to relax and enjoy life.
27. What can be concluded about Šobat’s freediving performance?
A. It went against medical advice.
B. It benefited from his parenting.
C. It served as an escape from work.
D. It required extra financial support.
28. What is the best title for the text?
A. Understanding a Girl with Autism B. The Depths of a Father’s Devotion
C. A Champion Freediver’s Technique D. Breaking Barriers through Determination
【答案】25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B
【语篇解读】文章讲述了自由潜水世界纪录保持者Budimir Šobat的故事:为了给患有脑损伤和自闭症的女儿萨莎筹集治疗资金,他通过自由潜水挑战吉尼斯纪录,并凭借照顾女儿培养出的耐心打破纪录。
25. 细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“When he lifted his head, he’d beaten the Guinness World Record by over 30 seconds. A small crowd cheered, but Šobat just changed clothes, packed his belongings, and met his family. (当他抬起头时,他已经以超过30秒的成绩打破了吉尼斯世界纪录。一小群人欢呼起来,但Šobat只是换了衣服,收拾好东西,去见他的家人。)”可知,他打破纪录后表现得异常平静。
26. 细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“He and his wife Sandra left their old lives behind to train Saša, 5 to 7 hours a day: stretching her fingers alone took 45 minutes, and they even had to hold her still to relax the muscles in her small neck — even as she screamed and Sandra begged him to stop. (他和妻子桑德拉放弃了过去的生活,每天训练萨莎5到7个小时:光是伸展她的手指就需要45分钟,他们甚至不得不按住她,让她放松小脖子上的肌肉——她尖叫,桑德拉恳求他停下来。)”可知,他以严格的方式训练女儿。
27. 推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“He found peace in this sport, and soon realized the patience he’d gained from looking after Saša — waiting 5 to 10 minutes just for her to answer a simple question — helped him hold his breath longer. (他在这项运动中找到了平静,很快意识到从照顾萨莎中获得的耐心——仅仅等待5到10分钟让她回答一个简单的问题——帮助他更长时间地屏住呼吸。)”可知,他的自由潜水表现得益于育儿经历培养的耐心。
28. 主旨大意题。根据全文内容,特别是最后一段“Saša may never know her father is a world record holder, but that’s okay. For him, every second he spends holding his breath underwater is for her. (萨莎可能永远不会知道她的父亲是世界纪录保持者,但没关系。对他来说,他在水下屏住呼吸的每一秒都是为了她。)”可知,文章主要体现了父亲对女儿的深厚奉献。所以“深沉父爱”为最佳标题。
Passage 8
(2025-2026学年高一下·甘肃白银·期末)The train gave a high-pitched warning, and the doors closed with a sharp sound. A passenger threw herself into the seat next to me, holding a bunch of shopping bags tightly against her chest. “Anyone sitting here?” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon.
I boarded at Cardiff Central Train Station after spending the New Year’s holiday with my parents. I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. Now I sat staring at my watch, silently begging the engine to go faster. The train was crowded with last-minute shoppers, and a few seats away three teenage girls were laughing and showing each other gifts. Their northern accents were a small comfort to me.
“In a rush?” the lady beside me asked. I nodded and began to explain my situation, trying to ignore the pity I saw in her eyes. As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife.
Finally, the train arrived. I rushed out of the station and into the biting cold. Snow was falling like feathers, but I had no time to admire it. Finding a taxi, I gave the driver my destination — the City Concert Hall — and felt my voice break. The taxi drove through the busy market, while I kept looking at my phone, feeling each minute slip away too fast.
At last, the taxi pulled up outside the hall. I paid and hurried inside, where a volunteer pointed me to the competition hall. I ran as fast as I could, fearing that I might be too late. The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. With a soft click, the door opened, and I found myself facing a crowd of parents and teachers. Just then, I heard the words I had been waiting for: “She made it! Your daughter won first place!”
29. How did the author feel according to paragraph 1?
A. Embarrassed. B. Anxious. C. Hopeful. D. Shocked.
30. Why did the author go back early?
A. To join the New Year’s party.
B. To meet his wife at the station.
C. To spend time with his parents.
D. To attend his daughter’s contest.
31. What was the author worried about on the train?
A. His wife’s safety. B. The cold weather.
C. The noisy teenagers. D. His daughter’s situation.
32. What can we know about the author from the text?
A. He was an impatient man. B. He failed to enter the hall.
C. He missed the competition. D. He was surprised by the result.
【答案】29. B 30. D 31. D 32. C
【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了作者在新年假期后紧急赶回家参加女儿歌唱比赛的经历,描述了他在火车上的焦急等待、途中的紧张心情以及最终赶到比赛现场得知女儿获得第一名的故事。
29. 推理判断题。根据第一段中““Anyone sitting here?” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon. (“这里有人吗?”她问道,“没有,请坐吧,”我回答道,心里希望火车能尽快开动。)”可知,作者急切地希望火车尽快出发,说明他内心十分焦急不安。
30. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. (我原计划下周回家,但妻子打来的电话彻底打乱了计划:我们女儿的歌唱比赛被提前到了当晚。)”可知,作者提前赶回去是为了参加女儿的歌唱比赛。
31. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife. (火车在每个车站停靠时,外面越来越深的黑暗似乎夺走了我所有的希望。我反复查看手机,但妻子却没有任何回应。)”可知,作者在火车上反复查看手机却收不到妻子的回复,内心担忧的是女儿比赛的情况。
32. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. (门是锁着的;我不耐烦地按了门铃。)”以及“She made it! Your daughter won first place! (她成功了!你女儿获得了第一名!)”可知,作者赶到时比赛已经开始,门都锁了,说明他错过了比赛的全部进行过程,仅赶上了结果宣布环节。
Passage 9
(2025-2026学年高一下·江西南昌·期末)Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person.
The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticize the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.”
Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood.
Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof.
33. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
A. To offer the solutions. B. To describe a study.
C. To raise an issue. D. To explain the causes.
34. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on?
A. Giving children unconditional family love secretly.
B. Teaching children to express real thoughts honestly.
C. Helping kids explore personal interests bravely.
D. Showing off the family image for public praise.
35. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3?
A. The parent praises the child in public.
B. The parent relies on the child for support.
C. The child tries to win others’ approval.
D. The child avoids setting any boundaries.
36. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Cut off contact with parents completely to stay safe.
B. Try their best to win parents’ unconditional love again.
C. Move out immediately to find warmer places outside.
D. Build firm personal boundaries and seek proper support.
【答案】33. C 34. D 35. B 36. D
【语篇解读】本文主要介绍孔雀式育儿的定义、表现、对孩子的伤害以及孩子自我疗愈的方法。
33. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person. (许多孩子努力让父母骄傲。但在一些家庭里,孩子的成功总被“展示”。父母想得到别人的赞扬,孩子可能感觉自己像个表演者,而不是一个人。)”可知,第一段提出有些父母把孩子的成功当作炫耀资本这一问题,从而引出下文对孔雀式育儿的介绍。
34. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticize the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. (“孔雀式育儿”一词源于“像孔雀一样骄傲”的说法。在这里,它指一种以自我为中心的育儿方式。孔雀式父母可能在公共场合炫耀“完美家庭”,但当孩子达不到高期望时,会在私下批评孩子。)”可知,孔雀式育儿主要关注获得公众的认可与赞扬。
35. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically.(第三种是角色反转。一些父母无法给予适当的照顾和关注,甚至期望孩子在情感或身体上照顾他们。)”可知,角色反转指的是父母依赖孩子获得支持。
36. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary.(支持你的朋友、社群或是专业帮助可以提供原先缺失的关怀。清晰的个人边界也能让关系更安全,如果和父母的接触持续造成伤害,限制接触可能是有必要的。)”可推知,受到孔雀式育儿伤害的人可以建立清晰的个人边界,并寻求合适的外部支持。
Passage 10
(2025-2026学年高一下·河北邢台·期末)Joe and Arthur were twin brothers. Joe thought red, the color of Liverpool FC, was great, while Arthur, born a few seconds earlier, believed blue, the color of Everton FC, was much better. This silly argument about football teams happened almost every day, which annoyed their mother a lot.
One Saturday afternoon, the two boys were playing football with friends on an open space by the roadside, when a car suddenly turned a corner at high speed, hit the kerb, and knocked down four children, including the twins. Both were rushed to hospital. Arthur was only slightly hurt, but Joe took a heavy blow to the head and fell into unconsciousness.
After an uncomfortable night, Arthur was allowed to go home the next day. However, instead of resting, he went straight to Joe’s room. He took Joe’s red pyjama (睡衣裤) out from under the pillow. “He’ll need it,” Arthur told his mother with his voice trembling. “It’ll make him better. I want him home.” Their mother took the item to the hospital and dressed Joe in the red pyjama.
The following day, Arthur returned, wearing one of Joe’s red shirts. He sat beside his brother’s bed, held Joe’s hand, and began to sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” softly to wake his brother up, saying he would never argue again. Suddenly, Joe’s face turned. He opened his eyes, looked at Arthur, and smiled weakly. “It’s only a game,” he whispered. “I’ll always love you, too.” The doctor arrived and, after a quick examination, announced that Joe was recovering.
A week later, Joe fully recovered. One day, before going to watch a match with their father, he received a Liverpool badge from Arthur, who wished his team good luck. Joe waved back and said, “Thanks. And I hope your blue team does well today. You sing beautifully, you know.”
Watching them from the window, their mother was moved to tears. She knew the twin brothers would always stand by each other, for they would never walk alone.
37. What can we know about the twins?
A. They were young football players. B. They liked different football teams.
C. They were fond of the same color. D. They often argued with their mother.
38. Why did Arthur take Joe’s red pajama out?
A. To help Joe look after it. B. To make Joe more attractive.
C. To hide it away from Joe. D. To offer Joe moral support.
39. What happened to the twins after Joe returned home?
A. They started to live alone. B. They stopped playing football.
C. They watched matches together. D. They became friendlier to each other.
40. What does the story show?
A. Health is priceless. B. Time heals all wounds.
C. Family love matters most. D. There will be a turning point.
【答案】37. B 38. D 39. D 40. C
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了一对双胞胎兄弟Joe和Arthur因支持不同足球队而经常争论,但在Joe遭遇车祸后,Arthur用爱与关怀唤醒了他,体现了兄弟情谊的重要性。
37. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Joe thought red, the color of Liverpool FC, was great, while Arthur, born a few seconds earlier, believed blue, the color of Everton FC, was much better. (Joe认为红色——利物浦队的颜色——很棒,而早出生几秒的Arthur认为蓝色——埃弗顿队的颜色——要好得多。)”可知,这对双胞胎喜欢不同的足球队。
38. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“He took Joe’s red pyjama (睡衣裤) out from under the pillow. “He’ll need it,” Arthur told his mother with his voice trembling. “It’ll make him better. I want him home.” (他把Joe的红色睡衣裤从枕头底下拿出来。Arthur用颤抖的声音告诉母亲:“他会需要它的。这会让他好起来。我想让他回家。”)”和第四段中“The following day, Arthur returned, wearing one of Joe’s red shirts. He sat beside his brother’s bed, held Joe’s hand, and began to sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” softly to wake his brother up, saying he would never argue again. (第二天,Arthur回来了,穿着Joe的一件红衬衫。他坐在哥哥的床边,握着Joe的手,开始轻声唱《你永远不会独行》来叫醒哥哥,并说他再也不会争吵了。)”可知,Arthur拿出Joe的红色睡衣是为了给Joe精神上的支持。
39. 推理判断题。根据第五段“A week later, Joe fully recovered. One day, before going to watch a match with their father, he received a Liverpool badge from Arthur, who wished his team good luck. Joe waved back and said, “Thanks. And I hope your blue team does well today. You sing beautifully, you know.” (一周后,Joe完全康复了。有一天,在和父亲一起去看比赛之前,他收到了Arthur送的一枚利物浦队徽,Arthur祝愿他的球队好运。Joe挥手回应道:“谢谢。我也希望你今天支持的蓝色球队表现出色。你知道吗,你唱歌很好听。”)”可知,Joe回家后兄弟俩相互祝对方支持的球队好运,不再争论,说明他们对彼此更加友好了。
40. 推理判断题。通读全文,结合最后一段中“Watching them from the window, their mother was moved to tears. She knew the twin brothers would always stand by each other, for they would never walk alone. (他们的母亲从窗户里看到这一幕,感动得热泪盈眶。她知道这对双胞胎兄弟永远会彼此支持,因为他们永远不会独行。)”可知,文章通过讲述兄弟俩从为球队争吵到在危难时刻互相支持的故事,展现了家庭之爱的重要性。
Passage 11
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东中山·期末)I grew up hearing pieces of stories about my great-grandfather, an olive(橄榄) farmer in Sicily, who left for America in 1923 with nothing but a bag and a handful of soil. My grandmother spoke of him in soft Italian, and of an old olive tree that was said to have watched generations come and go. For years, these stories were just words — beautiful, but distant, like a book I’d read but never lived. Last summer, I boarded a plane to Sicily to find the tree and the roots(根) I’d only known in whispers.
My hands shook as I saw the tree in the distance: thick with branches spreading wide like open arms. I reached out and touched it. The bark(树皮) was warm, worn smooth by decades of hands — my great-grandfather’s hands, his father’s, his grandfather’s. In that moment, the distance between past and present broke down.
A local elder said my great-grandfather left because the olive harvest failed three years in a row. He sailed to America to support his family back home. He never returned. His family joined him years later. Since then, villagers had tended to the olive tree, generation after generation, a reminder of those who had left.
As the sun set, I sat under the olive tree. I thought of my grandmother, who had always felt like a stranger in America, sticking to Italian traditions: making olive oil, speaking her dialect, hanging a dried olive branch above our door. I had thought these customs old-fashioned and meaningless. Now I understood her.
Before I left, I dug a small hole under the olive tree that bridged me to the past and my culture, and placed a handful of American soil next to the Sicilian earth. I whispered a promise: I would carry forward these stories that had shaped our family. I left Sicily not just with a handful of soil, but with a sense of belonging I had never felt before.
41. Why did the author decide to go to Sicily?
A. To seek cultural identity. B. To collect story materials.
C. To visit her grandparents. D. To enjoy a family vacation.
42. How did the author feel when she touched the olive tree?
A. Nervous. B. Connected. C. Heartbroken. D. Excited.
43. What did the author finally think of her grandmother’s customs?
A. They were outdated rules. B. They were useless practices.
C. They were spiritual lifelines. D. They were foreign traditions.
44. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Growing up as a Story Lover B. Sticking to My Italian Traditions
C. Reuniting with My Warm Family D. Finding Roots under the Olive Tree
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D
【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者从小听闻曾祖父作为西西里橄榄农远走美国的家族故事,这些故事曾遥远又模糊,她最终找到那棵见证家族世代的老橄榄树,在触摸古树、了解过往的过程中,读懂了祖母坚守的意大利传统的意义,完成了与家族根源、自身文化的联结,最终收获了前所未有的归属感。
41. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Last summer, I boarded a plane to Sicily to find the tree and the roots (根) I’d only known in whispers.(去年夏天,我登上飞往西西里岛的航班,去寻找那棵树,以及那些只在旁人零星闲谈中听闻过的家族根源。)”可知,作者决定前往西西里是为了探寻家族根源、找到自身的文化归属。
42. 推理判断题。根据第二段“My hands shook as I saw the tree in the distance... I reached out and touched it. The bark was warm, worn smooth by decades of hands — my great-grandfather’s hands, his father’s, his grandfather’s. In that moment, the distance between past and present broke down.(远远望见那棵树时,我的双手止不住颤抖……我伸出手抚上树干。树皮带着温热,历经数十年无数人的摩挲,早已变得光滑——曾祖父、他的父亲、他祖父的手,都曾抚过这里。就在那一刻,过往与当下之间的隔阂彻底消散了。)”可知,触摸古树的瞬间,过去与当下的隔阂消解,她和家族历史产生了紧密的联结。
43. 推理判断题。根据第四段“I had thought these customs old-fashioned and meaningless. Now I understood her.(我从前总觉得这些习俗老旧落伍、毫无意义。现在我终于懂她了。)”可知,作者从前觉得这些习俗老旧无意义,如今读懂了它们是承载家族文化的精神依托。
44. 主旨大意题。本文讲述了作者从小听闻曾祖父作为西西里橄榄农远走美国的家族故事,这些故事曾遥远又模糊,她最终找到那棵见证家族世代的老橄榄树,在触摸古树、了解过往的过程中,读懂了祖母坚守的意大利传统的意义,完成了与家族根源、自身文化的联结,最终收获了前所未有的归属感。全文围绕作者前往西西里,以橄榄树为核心载体探寻家族根源、收获归属感的主线展开。D项“在橄榄树下寻根”是合适的标题。
Passage 12
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东珠海·期末)More grandparents are getting on social media to see their grandchildren, but online habits differ greatly by age. In the UK, over-55s are fast becoming the second largest group on a popular social media platform.
Sheila, a 59-year-old grandmother, tells why she started to use a social media app: “I can’t wait to see what my grandsons are doing, as my daughter shares videos and photos of them. It is a much better way to keep in touch than waiting for letters to arrive by post.” For Sheila, the digital world has also helped her reconnect with old school friends she had not heard from for forty years.
Interestingly, Sheila’s grandchildren are far less active on the same app. Data shows that children under 17 are leaving the site, with only 2.2 million users in this age group. However, these young people are never far from their phones. Chloe, aged 15, sleeps with her phone beside her, looking at it again and again before falling asleep and as soon as she wakes up. Unlike their grandparents, teenagers today spend so much time on their phones that they miss out on real-life time with their friends.
Teenagers may have their parents to thank for their pattern, since those parents were among the first to own smartphones. Peter, 38, recalls being glued to his own screens not long ago. “I was always checking emails, always feeling I was still at work. How could I tell my kids to get off their phones if I couldn’t do it myself?” He has since made a change: on evenings and weekends, he moves his SIM card into a basic phone that only makes calls and sends texts. “I am now more present with my children,” he says.
Will the people older and younger than Peter soon also try to live with less technology? It may well be just a matter of time.
45. Why did Sheila begin to use a social app?
A. To keep track of grandsons. B. To receive timely letters.
C. To connect with old friends. D. To improve her digital skills.
46. How does the author mainly develop paragraph 3?
A. By quoting an expert. B. By describing an idea.
C. By giving an example. D. By presenting a fact.
47. What can be inferred about Peter?
A. He prefers basic phones now.
B. He values leading by example.
C. He had his own phone as a teen.
D. He now gives kids more presents.
48. What is the function of the final paragraph?
A. Get readers to consider the issue.
B. Summarize the key points discussed.
C. Offer a solution to phone addiction.
D. Introduce a new topic for future study.
【答案】45. A 46. C 47. B 48. A
【语篇解读】本文主要讲述英国不同年龄段人群社交媒体使用习惯差异显著,文中列举老人、青少年、家长的不同使用现状,并提出未来人们或将减少电子产品使用的思考。
45. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I can’t wait to see what my grandsons are doing, as my daughter shares videos and photos of them.(我迫不及待想看看孙辈们的日常,我的女儿会在上面分享他们的视频和照片)”可知,Sheila使用软件是为了解孙辈的近况。
46. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Interestingly, Sheila’s grandchildren are far less active on the same app. Data shows that children under 17 are leaving the site, with only 2.2 million users in this age group. However, these young people are never far from their phones. Chloe, aged 15, sleeps with her phone beside her, looking at it again and again before falling asleep and as soon as she wakes up. Unlike their grandparents, teenagers today spend so much time on their phones that they miss out on real-life time with their friends.(有趣的是,希拉的孙辈们在同一款应用上的活跃度要低得多。数据显示,该平台17岁以下的儿童用户正在流失,该年龄段仅剩220万使用者。但这些年轻人始终手机不离身。15岁的克洛伊睡觉时会把手机放在枕边,入睡前反复翻看,醒来第一时间也要拿起手机。和祖辈不同,如今的青少年花费大量时间刷手机,以至于错过了和朋友线下相处的时光)”可知,本段先给出青少年用户数据,再列举15岁女孩Chloe睡前、睡醒都看手机的事例,因此可知,本段通过举例展开论述。
47. 推理判断题。根据第四段中的““I was always checking emails, always feeling I was still at work. How could I tell my kids to get off their phones if I couldn’t do it myself?” He has since made a change: on evenings and weekends, he moves his SIM card into a basic phone that only makes calls and sends texts. “I am now more present with my children,” he says.(“我一直都在查邮件,总觉得自己还在工作。我自己都放不下手机,又怎么能要求孩子少玩手机?” 从那以后他做出了改变:每到晚上和周末,他就把手机卡换到一部只能接打电话、收发短信的功能机里。他表示:“现在我能更专心地陪伴孩子们了。”)”可推知,Peter认为家长应当以身作则。
48. 推理判断题。根据末段“Will the people older and younger than Peter soon also try to live with less technology? It may well be just a matter of time.(比彼得年长或年幼的人未来是否也会尝试减少科技产品的使用?这或许只是时间问题)”可知,本段抛出问题引发读者思考该现象。
Passage 13
(2025-2026学年高一上·广东深圳·期中)When I was a young boy, every summer, Mom, Dad, my brothers and I would climb into our old car and drive for 7 hours over long mountain roads to visit Mom’s relatives in Tennessee. We always stayed in Grandma’s house there with her, Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte. It was a fun time with days full of excitement and joy. Often Aunt Charlotte would even make us a Thanksgiving dinner in the summertime. Some of my happiest childhood memories came from those visits.
One especially holds a special place in my heart. During that visit, I had great fun every day. One evening, I climbed into bed in the guest bedroom on the second floor of the house. Although I had played and explored the whole day and was really tired, I was still wide awake, my mind racing with the day’s sweet events. As I lay there, I heard the most pleasant sound coming from the front window below me. It was laughter. Mom, Dad, Uncle Rich, and Aunt Charlotte were down there sharing stories and telling jokes. The laughter was so happy, so joyous, that I found myself smiling. And even then in my young mind and childish heart, I realized that this is how life should be. The laughter became a sweet song to me and I fell asleep feeling all was right with the world.
Whenever my life seems too hard or crazy, I look back on that memory. And I took the lessons that Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte taught me. They always lived their lives with love and joy and laughter and smiles. Uncle Rich passed away many years ago but Aunt Charlotte is still alive. I write to her each week and I am so thankful to still have her in my life.
We fill lives with laughter, smiles, love and joy. We not only give ourselves happiness but also make this world a better and more beautiful place.
49. Why did the author and his family drive a long way every summer?
A. To go on a mountain trip. B. To spend the summer vacation.
C. To get away from trouble in life. D. To get together with his relatives.
50. What does the underlined word “One” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. A road trip. B. A relative.
C. A visit. D. A Thanksgiving dinner.
51. Why couldn’t the author fall asleep at first that night?
A. He was too energetic. B. He was too excited.
C. He found it noisy downstairs. D. He found it pleasant downstairs.
52. What did the author learn from his aunt and uncle?
A. Their ability to tell jokes. B. Their lasting kindness.
C. Their joyful and loving spirit. D. Their strong family bond.
【答案】49. D 50. C 51. B 52. C
【语篇解读】文章主要回忆作者儿时每年夏天去田纳西州拜访亲戚的温馨往事,一段楼下亲友欢笑的记忆始终治愈着他。
49. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When I was a young boy, every summer, Mom, Dad, my brothers and I would climb into our old car and drive for 7 hours over long mountain roads to visit Mom’s relatives in Tennessee.(小时候,每年夏天我和父母、兄弟们都会坐上旧车,沿漫长山路开7个小时去田纳西看望母亲的亲戚。)”可知,长途驱车是为了和亲戚相聚。
50. 词句猜测题。根据第一段 “Some of my happiest childhood memories came from those visits.(我童年最快乐的一些回忆来自那些拜访)”以及第二段 “One especially holds a special place in my heart. (其中一次尤其在我心中占有特殊的位置)”可知,“One” 指代的是一次拜访。
51. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Although I had played and explored the whole day and was really tired, I was still wide awake, my mind racing with the day’s sweet events.(尽管玩了一整天十分疲惫,我却毫无睡意,脑海里不断回放白天美好的点点滴滴。)”可知,作者内心太过兴奋所以睡不着。
52. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“And I took the lessons that Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte taught me. They always lived their lives with love and joy and laughter and smiles.(我从里奇舅舅和夏洛特舅妈身上学到了道理,他们永远满怀爱意、快乐、欢笑与笑容地生活。)”可知,作者学到的是他们乐观、充满爱意的生活心态。
Passage 14
(2025-2026学年高一下·陕西西安·期末)Bertha Ngumbi, my mother, is one of the kindest women I know. However, when I was a child growing up in Kenya with my four siblings(兄弟姐妹), her kindness often annoyed us. Whenever visitors came to our home, whether relatives or strangers, expected or not, my mother would ask us to prepare and serve them black tea. If visitors arrived during lunch or dinner, she would invite them to eat with us, which meant less food for the family. As children, we felt unhappy and sometimes even complained about it.
My sister Faith especially disliked those moments when we had little firewood or when the wood was wet from rain, because making tea became difficult. My sisters and I even believed that some people took advantage of our mother’s generosity by appearing at mealtime.
Years later, after moving to the United States to live and teach, I began to see things differently. My mother’s kindness had deeply influenced me. Even when I struggled myself, I still tried to help relatives, friends, and even strangers. If unexpected visitors came to my house one day, I would warmly offer them tea and food, just as my mother always did.
Wanting to understand the source of her kindness, I asked my mother about it. She explained that she had learned it from her own mother, my grandmother. Growing up in a large family with eight siblings, my mother often returned home from school to discover that some of their lunch had been given away to hungry travelers. Although the children were upset at times, their mother continued helping others whenever she could.
When I asked my mother whether she would have changed if she had known we disliked her generosity, she answered firmly that she would never stop helping people. Today, I fully understand her actions and remain deeply grateful for the compassion(同情) she planted in me.
53. Why did the author dislike unexpected visitors when she was young?
A. They interrupted family activities.
B. They always asked for more black tea.
C. Her family had to share meals with them.
D. Her siblings needed to serve them food first.
54. What did the author do after moving to the US?
A. She avoided bothering others.
B. She lived a poor life for a long time.
C. She was friendly towards others.
D. She kept complaining about her mother.
55. Why did the author ask her mother about her kindness?
A. To understand its origin.
B. To memorize her childhood.
C. To change her mother’s mind.
D. To express her gratitude.
56. How did the author’s attitude to her mother’s kindness change over time?
A. From seeing it as a shame to a road map.
B. From not understanding it to valuing it.
C. From supporting it to complaining about it.
D. From taking it lightly to viewing it as a trouble.
【答案】53. C 54. C 55. A 56. B
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者从儿时不理解母亲慷慨待客,到成年后受其影响并深深感激的心路历程。
53. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“If visitors arrived during lunch or dinner, she would invite them to eat with us, which meant less food for the family.(如果访客在午餐或晚餐时间到来,她会邀请他们和我们一起吃饭,这意味着家里的食物会变少。)”可知,作者小时候不喜欢不速之客,是因为他们来了之后家人不得不和他们分享饭菜,导致自家食物减少。
54. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Even when I struggled myself, I still tried to help relatives, friends, and even strangers. If unexpected visitors came to my house one day, I would warmly offer them tea and food, just as my mother always did.(即使我自己也很拮据,我仍然尽力帮助亲戚、朋友甚至陌生人。如果有一天不速之客来到我家,我会像母亲那样,热情地为他们端上茶和食物。)”可知,作者在移居美国后,待人友善,继承了母亲的慷慨。
55. 细节理解题。根据第四段首句“Wanting to understand the source of her kindness, I asked my mother about it.(为了理解她善良的源头,我问了母亲相关问题。)”可知,作者询问母亲是为了了解她这种善意的来源。
56. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“As children, we felt unhappy and sometimes even complained about it.(孩提时代,我们对此感到不开心,有时甚至会抱怨。)”以及最后一段中“Today, I fully understand her actions and remain deeply grateful for the compassion (同情) she planted in me.(如今,我完全理解了她的行为,并对她在我心中种下的慈悲之心深怀感激。)”可知,作者对母亲善意的态度经历了从童年时的不理解、抱怨,到成年后的理解、珍视的转变。
Passage 15
(2025-2026学年高一下·江苏盐城·期末)I was a shy and nervous boy when Mother attempted to give me courage. Among my earliest memories are her words, “Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!” To help me overcome my fear of the dark, Mother invented a game for us to play. She ran around the house in one direction, I in the other. At the far corner, I would run straight into her comforting arms. Soon, I was joyfully facing the dark alone for as long as my parents would let me stay outdoors.
Her lesson of facing fear bravely has stayed with me ever since. I remember clearly my first job of taking pictures for an airline(航空公司) over the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. We were in a wilderness where clouds hid the highest mountains, driving the pilot to direct the way by guess. Turbulence(湍流) increased by the moment, throwing the plane about like a chip in the sea. It was a struggle just to keep my heavy camera, which I was holding tightly, from flying up and hitting me in the face. But my real worry was the growing fear that we would not get out alive.
Then Mother’s advice came to mind. “Get your work done,” I said seriously to myself. Below us, Lake Lure was occasionally visible, then hiding itself in clouds. Perhaps my pictures would be made unclear beyond recognition by the shaking camera. However, I stretched as far out as my ropes would allow and, for the next several minutes, whenever the plane broke through into a clearing I took a shot. I became so completely lost in the beauty that by the time we flew out of the mountains I was truly sorry we had to go.
At that moment, I fully understood Mother’s words: “Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!” Her timeless wisdom saw me through this dangerous situation.
57. Why did the author recall his childhood experience?
A. To state his fear of dark. B. To show his mother’s wisdom.
C. To establish his mother’s authority. D. To stress his efforts to run fast.
58. What forced the pilot to guess the way?
A. The increasing turbulence. B. The frozen wilderness.
C. The camera hitting the face. D. The clouds covering mountaintops.
59. Why did the author feel sorry when leaving the mountains?
A. He wanted to stay with the pilot longer. B. The weather became too bad.
C. He was deeply attracted by the scenery. D. The mountains became very clear.
60. Which of the following best describes his mother?
A. Brave and strict. B. Wise and inspiring. C. Caring and humorous. D. Confident and outgoing.
【答案】57. B 58. D 59. C 60. B
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者小时候在母亲的引导下直面恐惧、克服怕黑的心理,长大后一次高空航拍遇险时牢记母亲的教诲,直面危险、专注完成工作,真正领悟母亲人生箴言的故事。
57. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Among my earliest memories are her words, ‘Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!’ To help me overcome my fear of the dark, Mother invented a game for us to play.(我最早的记忆里就有她这句话:‘径直上前直面恐惧,然后付诸行动!’为了帮我克服对黑暗的恐惧,妈妈设计了一个我们一起玩的游戏。)”以及最后一段“At that moment, I fully understood Mother’s words: ‘Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!’ Her timeless wisdom saw me through this dangerous situation.(那一刻,我彻底读懂了母亲的话:‘径直上前直面恐惧,然后付诸行动!’她恒久不变的智慧帮我渡过了这次险境。)”可知,作者回忆童年经历是为了展现母亲的人生智慧。
58. 细节理解题。根据第二段“We were in a wilderness where clouds hid the highest mountains, driving the pilot to direct the way by guess.(我们身处一片荒野,云层遮蔽了最高的山峰,迫使飞行员只能靠猜测辨别航向。)”可知,云层遮盖了山顶,让飞行员看不清路线,只能凭猜测飞行。
59. 细节理解题。根据第三段“I became so completely lost in the beauty that by the time we flew out of the mountains I was truly sorry we had to go.(我完全沉醉在这片美景之中,当飞机飞出这片山区时,我由衷地为我们不得不离开而感到惋惜。)”可知,作者被眼前的景色深深吸引,因此离开时心生遗憾。
60. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Among my earliest memories are her words, ‘Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!’ To help me overcome my fear of the dark, Mother invented a game for us to play.(我最早的记忆里就有她这句话:‘径直上前直面恐惧,然后付诸行动!’为了帮我克服对黑暗的恐惧,妈妈设计了一个我们一起玩的游戏。)”和最后一段“At that moment, I fully understood Mother’s words: ‘Go right up and look your fears in the face — and then do something!’ Her timeless wisdom saw me through this dangerous situation.(那一刻,我彻底读懂了母亲的话:‘径直上前直面恐惧,然后付诸行动!’她恒久不变的智慧帮我渡过了这次险境。)”可知,母亲用巧妙的方式开导孩子、传授人生道理,言语极具激励性,富有智慧且鼓舞人心。
阅读理解七选五
Passage 1
(2025-2026学年高一下·广东深圳·期末)
“Ama’s Love Letters” Touches Hearts Across China
A short video titled Ama’s Love Letters has gone viral on Chinese social media, touching millions of viewers with its simple yet powerful story of a mother’s love.
1 Although she never went to school and cannot read or write, she has spent years collecting “love letters” — actually drawings and symbols — to express her feelings for her son, who works far away in the city. 2 A bowl of rice means “eat well”, a sun means “be happy”, and a pair of shoes means “come home safely”. Her son, now a young man working in Shenzhen, only discovered these “letters” when he returned home during the Spring Festival. Deeply moved, he shared them online. 3
Netizens described the video as “the most beautiful love letter ever written”. One user wrote, “No fancy words, just pure love. This is what family means.” 4 Many young people said they felt guilty for not calling home often enough and promised to visit their parents more regularly.
Experts say the popularity of Ama’s Love Letters reflects a growing public desire to reconnect with traditional family values in a fast-paced modern society. 5
A. Within days, the post received over 10 million likes and comments.
B. The video has also sparked discussions about left-behind elderly parents in rural China.
C. The video tells the story of an elderly woman from a remote village in Yunnan Province.
D. Her son was so angry that he threw all the letters into the trash.
E. Each piece of paper is filled with hand-drawn pictures.
F. It reminds us that love needs no formal education — it speaks through actions.
G. The old woman later learned to write and sent real letters to her son.
【答案】1. C 2. E 3. A 4. B 5. F
【语篇解读】主要说明了云南一位不识字的阿妈手绘图画寄托对在外务工儿子的思念,视频走红网络,引发大众对亲情与留守老人的思考,诠释了无需文字的真挚母爱。
1. 根据上文“A short video titled Ama’s Love Letters has gone viral on Chinese social media, touching millions of viewers with its simple yet powerful story of a mother’s love. (一段名为《阿妈的情书》的短视频在中国社交媒体上迅速走红,以母亲之爱这一简单却动人的故事打动了数百万观众。)”可知,空1在开篇介绍视频内容的位置,需要先引出故事主人公,C选项“视频讲述了云南偏远山村一位老妇人的故事。”符合引出人物的逻辑。
2. 根据上文“Although she never went to school and cannot read or write, she has spent years collecting “love letters” — actually drawings and symbols — to express her feelings for her son, who works far away in the city. (尽管她从未上学,不会读也不会写,但她多年来一直收集着“信件”——实际上是画作和符号——来表达自己对远在城市工作的儿子的感情。)”以及后文“A bowl of rice means “eat well”, a sun means “be happy”, and a pair of shoes means “come home safely”. Her son, now a young man working in Shenzhen, only discovered these “letters” when he returned home during the Spring Festival. Deeply moved, he shared them online. (一碗米饭意味着“好好吃饭”,一个太阳意味着“幸福快乐”,一双鞋子意味着“平安回家”。他的儿子如今已成年,正在深圳工作,直到春节回家时才发现了这些“字句”。深受触动,他将它们分享到了网上。)”可知,上文提到老妇人的“情书”实际是绘画和符号,后文则举例说明不同图案的含义,E选项“每张纸上都满是手绘的图案。”承上启下,衔接后文的举例。
3. 根据上文“Her son, now a young man working in Shenzhen, only discovered these “letters” when he returned home during the Spring Festival. Deeply moved, he shared them online. (的儿子如今已成年,正在深圳工作,直到春节回家时才发现了这些“字句”。深受触动,他将它们分享到了网上。)”以及下一段“Netizens described the video as “the most beautiful love letter ever written”. One user wrote, “No fancy words, just pure love. This is what family means.” (网友称这段视频为“有史以来最动人的情书”。一位用户写道:“没有华丽的辞藻,只有纯粹的爱。这才是家庭的意义。”)”可知,前文提到儿子被感动后把这些“信”分享到网上,后文开始介绍网友的评价,A选项“几天内,这个帖子就收获了超过1000万的赞和评论”衔接分享后的热度,引出下文网民的讨论。
4. 根据上文“Netizens described the video as “the most beautiful love letter ever written”. One user wrote, “No fancy words, just pure love. This is what family means.” (网友称这段视频为“有史以来最动人的情书”。一位用户写道:“没有华丽的辞藻,只有纯粹的爱。这才是家庭的意义。”)”以及后文“Many young people said they felt guilty for not calling home often enough and promised to visit their parents more regularly. (许多年轻人表示,他们因没有经常打电话回家而感到内疚,并承诺今后会更经常地探望父母。)”可知前文介绍了单个网民的评价,后文提到年轻人反思自己陪伴父母太少,B选项“这个视频也引发了关于中国农村留守老人的讨论。”,承接话题拓展,引出公众的反思。
5. 根据上文“Experts say the popularity of Ama’s Love Letters reflects a growing public desire to reconnect with traditional family values in a fast-paced modern society. (专家表示,《阿妈的情书》之所以受欢迎,反映出在快节奏的现代社会中,公众对重新回归传统家庭价值观的需求日益增。长)”可知,前文专家点明这个视频走红反映了当代人对传统家庭观的追求,F选项“它提醒我们,爱不需要正规教育,爱通过行动传递。”总结全文,呼应老妇人用绘画表达爱的主题。
Passage 2
(2025-2026学年高一下·广西河池·期末)Many teachers say that they don’t often receive information from parents about problems at home. Many parents say they don’t know what the school expects from their children or from them. Sharing information is important and both teachers and parents are responsible for making it happen. 6
Learn everything that you can about your child’s school.
The more you know, the easier your job as a parent will be. Ask for a school handbook. This will answer many questions that will arise over the year. 7 Ask the teachers, for example: What classes does the school offer? What are the school’s rules and regulations(规章制度)?
Ask about teaching methods and material.
Are the methods based on evidence of what works best in teaching reading or maths? Are the science and history textbooks up to date? 8 School websites can provide you with ready access to all kinds of information: schedules of events, names of people to contact, rules and regulations, and so on.
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If your schedule permits, attend teacher-parent meetings held by the school. If you can’t attend the meeting, ask other parents about the content of the meeting. Or, find it out on the school’s website.
Contact teachers early and often.
10 Tell teachers what they need to know about your child. If she has special needs, make these known from the beginning. If you notice a big change in your child’s behaviour, school performance or attitude during the school year, contact the teacher immediately.
A. Keep informed throughout the school year.
B. Take part in the school sports meetings actively.
C. Here are some tips for parents to contact teachers.
D. If the school doesn’t have a handbook, ask questions.
E. Ask if the school has a website and, if so, get the address.
F. If you have time, you should communicate with your child heart to heart.
G. Contact your child’s teachers at the beginning of the year or as soon as you can.
【答案】6. C 7. D 8. E 9. A 10. G
【语篇解读】文章主要论述了家校沟通的重要性,建议家长主动了解学校信息,积极参与学校活动,并经常与老师联系,共同关注孩子的成长。
6. 上文“Sharing information is important and both teachers and parents are responsible for making it happen. (分享信息很重要,老师和家长都有责任促成这件事。)”指出了家校沟通的必要性;C选项“Here are some tips for parents to contact teachers.(这里有一些家长联系老师的建议。)”起到了承上启下的作用,既回应了上文关于沟通责任的论述,又引出了下文具体列举的几条建议,符合题意。
7. 上文“Ask for a school handbook. This will answer many questions that will arise over the year. (要一份学校手册。这会解答一年中出现的许多问题。)”建议家长获取学校手册来解答疑问;D选项“If the school doesn’t have a handbook, ask questions.(如果学校没有手册,那就直接提问。)”与上文关于“school handbook(学校手册)”的话题紧密相连,提出了在没有手册情况下的备选方案,逻辑连贯,符合题意。
8. 下文“School websites can provide you with ready access to all kinds of information: schedules of events, names of people to contact, rules and regulations, and so on. (学校网站可以让你便捷地获取各种信息:活动日程、联系人姓名、规章制度等。)”详细介绍了学校网站的作用;E选项“Ask if the school has a website and, if so, get the address. (问问学校是否有网站,如果有的话,获取网址。)”直接引出了下文关于“School websites(学校网站)”的讨论,作为获取网站信息的过渡句,符合题意。
9. 该空位于段首,应为段落主旨句。下文“If your schedule permits, attend teacher-parent meetings held by the school. If you can’t attend the meeting, ask other parents about the content of the meeting. Or, find it out on the school’s website. (如果你的时间允许,参加学校举办的家长会。如果不能参加,向其他家长了解会议内容。或者在学校网站上查找。)”建议家长在整个学年中通过多种方式了解学校动态;A选项“Keep informed throughout the school year. (在整个学年中保持了解最新情况。)”准确概括了本段的核心内容,符合题意。
10. 本段小标题为“Contact teachers early and often. (尽早且经常联系老师。)”;G选项“Contact your child’s teachers at the beginning of the year or as soon as you can. (在学年开始时或尽快联系孩子的老师。)”中的“at the beginning of the year or as soon as you can”完美呼应了小标题中的“early(尽早)”,并且与下文“Tell teachers what they need to know about your child. (告诉老师他们需要了解的关于你孩子的信息。)”在语意上顺理成章,符合题意。
Passage 3
(2025-2026学年高一下·新疆伊犁·期末)My kids were born in New York City, but don’t remember much about living there. Our family moved a decade ago from New York City to Houston. It has been tough to stay connected to my roots while raising my kids so far away.
New York City held my first memories of motherhood. 11 Being away from it has never been easy.
12 I had to take my children back to the city where they were born, to show them where they came from. With my mom’s help and some savings, we were returning home.
When we stood in the line outside of LaGuardia Airport, I immediately felt at peace. 13 It felt like home.
High above the city in an observatory (瞭望台), I watched my kids’ faces light up against the skyline. I pointed north. “We lived over there,” I told them. “Your great-grandfather lived there too when he was a kid. Across the East River is Queens — it’s where your grandparents met and fell in love. A part of your family history is right here.”
14 My daughter looked up and counted 26 floors to our old home. Standing on that familiar street, I told them stories about their earliest years in the city — pushing them in the baby carriage, rolling into Central Park to spread a blanket on the grass, playing near our favorite trees as if the whole park were our backyard.
“There’s always a place for you here,” I told them when it was time to leave. They were born in a place where anything was possible. 15
A. I never thought one day I would go back.
B. I still knew the city streets and every turn by heart.
C. Ten years passed, and I knew it was time to go back.
D. The next day, we visited the building we had lived in.
E. The kids were busy comparing the city with what they remembered.
F. No matter where they end up, New York will always be part of them.
G. It was also where my Italian family history began, going back over 100 years.
【答案】11. G 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. F
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者一家搬离纽约十年后,带着孩子重返出生地,在重温城市街道和家族历史的过程中,重新找回归属感与内心平静的经历。
11. 根据前文“New York City held my first memories of motherhood.(纽约承载了我初为人母的最初记忆。)”以及后文“Being away from it has never been easy.(离开它从来都不是一件容易的事。)”可知,前文提到纽约是作者初为人母的记忆所在,后文强调离开纽约的不舍,可推理出空白处具体说明这个地方的特殊意义所在,G选项“It was also where my Italian family history began, going back over 100 years.(这里也是我的意大利家族历史的起点,可以追溯到100多年前。)”进一步补充了纽约对作者的特殊意义,承接前后文,符合语境。
12. 根据前文“It has been tough to stay connected to my roots while raising my kids so far away.(在离家乡这么远的地方抚养孩子,很难与自己的根保持联系。)”以及后文“I had to take my children back to the city where they were born, to show them where they came from.(我不得不带我的孩子们回到他们出生的城市,让他们看看自己来自哪里。)”可知,前文表达了远离故土的艰难,后文说明了带孩子回纽约的决定,可推理出空白处说的是经过多年的远离故土后决定回到家乡,C选项“Ten years passed, and I knew it was time to go back.(十年过去了,我知道是时候回去了。)”起到了承上启下的过渡作用,交代了决定回去的时间节点和心理动机,符合语境。
13. 根据前文“When we stood in the line outside of LaGuardia Airport, I immediately felt at peace.(当我们站在拉瓜迪亚机场外的队伍中时,我立刻感到内心平静。)”以及后文“It felt like home.(感觉就像家一样。)”可知,前文描述了下飞机时的平静感受,后文总结这种感觉像家,可推理出空白处说的是对这座城市依然很熟悉,B选项“I still knew the city streets and every turn by heart.(我依然对这座城市的街道和每一个转弯都了如指掌。)”解释了作者为何会感到平静和熟悉,承接前后文,符合语境。
14. 根据前文“High above the city in an observatory (瞭望台), I watched my kids’ faces light up against the skyline.(在城市高处的一座瞭望台里,我看着孩子们的脸庞在城市天际线的映衬下焕发光彩。)”以及后文“My daughter looked up and counted 26 floors to our old home.(我的女儿抬起头,数到我们旧居所在的26层。)”可知,前文描述了在瞭望台俯瞰城市,后文具体描述了女儿看向旧居的动作,可推理出空白处说的是一家人参观旧居,D选项“The next day, we visited the building we had lived in.(第二天,我们参观了我们曾经住过的那栋楼。)”交代了从瞭望台到旧居的时间与场景转换,承接前后文,符合语境。
15. 根据前文““There’s always a place for you here,” I told them when it was time to leave. They were born in a place where anything was possible.(“这里永远有你们的位置,”在离开时我对他们说。他们出生在一个一切皆有可能的地方。)”可知,前文是作者临行前对孩子们的寄语,告诉他们纽约永远有他们的位置,F选项“No matter where they end up, New York will always be part of them.(无论他们最终走到哪里,纽约将永远是他们生命的一部分。)”升华了文章的主题,作为结尾句对孩子们的未来与故土的关系进行了总结,符合语境。
Passage 4
(2025-2026学年高一下·广西贵港·期末)Your family history is the story of the people in your family who came before you. That includes your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Knowing your family history can help you feel more connected to your family. 16 Here’s how you can start learning about your family.
Talk to your family.
Start by asking relatives if you can speak with them about your family’s history. You can ask them if you can record them. 17 You can also ask them to name some of the biggest world events or inventions of their lifetime and what they remember about how those developments affected your family.
Look at old photos together.
Looking through old photo albums(相册) can unlock memories and conversations. 18 Look at them together, and ask them to share what they remember about the day the photo was taken.
Build a family tree.
Ask a parent or grandparent to help you fill out a family tree. At the bottom of the tree will be you and any siblings(兄弟姐妹). 19 See how far back you can go in your family tree, making branches for great-grandparents or even great-great-grandparents. Add aunts and uncles and their children as well.
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You can make a memory box or a scrapbook(剪贴簿) that includes photos of your family, your family tree, and what you’ve learned about your history. Later, you can look back on the history you’ve collected and save it for future generations to enjoy.
A. Keep memories safe.
B. Manage your expectations.
C. It can also give you a stronger sense of identity.
D. Above you will be your parents, and above them, their parents.
E. Ask relatives if they have any old photos they can share with you.
F. The number of grandparents is projected to increase to 2.1 billion by 2050.
G. To get the conversation going, ask a few fun questions about their life growing up.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. E 19. D 20. A
【语篇解读】文章介绍了家族史的意义,并提供采访亲人、翻看老照片、绘制家谱、留存记忆藏品四种了解家族历史的实用方法。
16. 前文“Your family history is the story of the people in your family who came before you. That includes your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Knowing your family history can help you feel more connected to your family. (家族史就是在你之前生活过的家族先辈们的故事,其中包括你的父母、祖父母、曾祖父母、叔伯姑姨、舅婶以及堂表兄弟姐妹。了解你的家族史可以帮助你感觉与家人的联系更加紧密。)”提到了解家族史能让你和家人联系更紧密,C选项“It can also give you a stronger sense of identity. (它也能给你更强的身份认同感。)”承接上文,继续说明了解家族史的好处,符合语境。
17. 本段主题是“Talk to your family. (和你的家人交谈)”,前文“Start by asking relatives if you can speak with them about your family’s history. You can ask them if you can record them. (首先问问亲戚,你是否可以和他们谈谈你的家族史。你可以问他们是否可以记录下来。)”说和亲人聊天了解家族史,后文“You can also ask them to name some of the biggest world events or inventions of their lifetime and what they remember about how those developments affected your family. (你也可以请他们讲讲自己一生中经历过的重大世界事件、重要发明,以及这些发展给自家带来的影响。)”提到询问时代大事,G选项“To get the conversation going, ask a few fun questions about their life growing up. (为了让对话顺利进行,问一些关于他们成长生活的有趣问题。)”给出具体方法,衔接上下文,符合逻辑。
18. 前文“Looking through old photo albums can unlock memories and conversations. (翻阅相册能唤起回忆、开启交流。)”讲相册开启交流,后文“Look at them together, and ask them to share what they remember about the day the photo was taken. (一同翻看照片,请他们讲讲照片拍摄当天发生的故事。)”讲一同翻看照片,E选项“Ask relatives if they have any old photos they can share with you. (询问亲戚是否有老照片可以分享给你。)”契合照片主题,引出后文一起看照片、分享回忆的内容,符合语境。
19. 本段主题是“Build a family tree. (搭建家谱)”,前文“Ask a parent or grandparent to help you fill out a family tree. At the bottom of the tree will be you and any siblings. (请父母或祖父母协助你填写家谱。家谱最下方是你和兄弟姐妹。)”说家谱底部是自己和兄弟姐妹,D选项“Above you will be your parents, and above them, their parents. (你的上方是你的父母,父母的上方是他们的父母。)”顺承介绍家谱上层是父母、祖辈,符合家谱结构描述。
20. 空处是本段的小标题,后文“You can make a memory box or a scrapbook that includes photos of your family, your family tree, and what you’ve learned about your history. Later, you can look back on the history you’ve collected and save it for future generations to enjoy. (你可以制作纪念收纳盒或剪贴簿,收纳家族照片、家谱以及你搜集到的家族故事。日后你可以翻看这些收集好的家族史料,将它们留存下来,留给后代品读。)”提到制作记忆盒、剪贴簿收集保存家族历史留给后代,A选项“Keep memories safe. (妥善保存记忆。)”准确概括本段内容,符合要求。
Passage 5
(2025-2026学年高一下·山东烟台·期末)The kitchen has always been the warmest corner of my home, filled with unforgettable stories. When I fell ill or felt weak, my mother always cooked for me. She took great trouble to cook warm soup, steam soft porridge and prepare light side dishes patiently. 21
At that time, however, I was too young to understand it. 22 Sometimes I even complained that the soup and side dishes were too plain and refused what I disliked. I never realized that those simple meals would one day mean so much to me.
Last year, I lost my mother. As I cooked dinner alone on Mother’s Day, I suddenly realized meals were not just for filling stomachs. 23 I thought about the unique warmth and care my mother put into everything she cooked. Each dish told a story, and each dish held the power to heal(治愈).
Nowadays, fewer people take time to cook with their own hands. Fast-developing technology has greatly changed our way of eating. Intelligent devices and takeout services make meal preparation extremely convenient. 24 Machine-made meals only provide physical energy, while home-cooked meals nourish our hearts and warm our whole lives.
25 Stick to home cooking, keep family food traditions and hold onto the smoke and fire of life in our families. As a carrier of family affection and a bridge of emotional connection, it can never be replaced by technology.
A. So let food remain human.
B. They were sources of memories.
C. Cooking involves complicated steps.
D. All I cared about was the delicious taste.
E. She poured her love into every bite of food.
F. Many people choose takeout to save cooking time.
G. But they can never recreate the sincere emotions behind food.
【答案】21. E 22. D 23. B 24. G 25. A
【语篇解读】文章主要讲述家常饭菜承载母亲的关爱与家庭温情,对比现代便捷餐饮,呼吁人们坚守家常烹饪、珍惜人间烟火与亲情。
21. 上文“She took great trouble to cook warm soup, steam soft porridge and prepare light side dishes patiently.(她不辞辛劳,耐心熬热汤、蒸软粥、准备清淡小菜)”详细描写母亲用心做饭的举动,E选项“She poured her love into every bite of food.(她将爱意倾注进每一口食物里)”承接上文,升华母亲做饭的行为,点明饭菜中饱含母爱。
22. 上文“At that time, however, I was too young to understand it.(但那时的我年纪尚小,无法理解这份心意)”说明作者年少不懂母爱,D选项“All I cared about was the delicious taste.(我只在乎食物的美味口感)”承接上文,具体解释年少时的浅薄认知,与后文“Sometimes I even complained that the soup and side dishes were too plain and refused what I disliked.(有时我甚至抱怨汤和配菜太过清淡,并且拒绝吃我不喜欢的东西)”抱怨饭菜清淡的内容呼应。
23. 上文“As I cooked dinner alone on Mother’s Day, I suddenly realized meals were not just for filling stomachs.(母亲节那天我独自做晚饭时,突然明白食物不仅仅是用来果腹的)”点明作者的顿悟,B选项“They were sources of memories.(它们是回忆的载体)”承接上文,赋予饭菜深层意义,引出下文“I thought about the unique warmth and care my mother put into everything she cooked. Each dish told a story, and each dish held the power to heal (治愈).(我回想起母亲倾注在她做的每一道食物里独有的温暖与关怀。每一道菜都诉说着一段往事,每一道菜都拥有治愈人心的力量)”饭菜承载温暖与治愈力量的内容。
24. 上文“Intelligent devices and takeout services make meal preparation extremely convenient.(智能设备和外卖服务让做饭变得格外便捷)”介绍现代餐饮的便利,G选项“But they can never recreate the sincere emotions behind food.(但它们永远无法复刻食物背后真挚的情感)”与上文构成转折,对比快餐与家常菜的本质区别,呼应后文“Machine-made meals only provide physical energy, while home-cooked meals nourish our hearts and warm our whole lives.(机器制作的餐食仅供给身体能量,然而家常烹制的饭菜滋养我们的心灵,温暖我们整个人生)”机器餐与家常菜的差异,逻辑通顺。
25. 下文“Stick to home cooking, keep family food traditions and hold onto the smoke and fire of life in our families.(坚持家常烹饪,传承家庭饮食传统,留住家庭的人间烟火)”发出坚守家常菜的呼吁,A选项“So let food remain human.(所以让食物留存人间温情)”总领本段,引出下文的倡议。
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