Unit 2 Let’s Talk Teens 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年高一英语必修第一册（译林版）

**基本信息** 聚焦“青少年成长与家庭关系”单元话题，精选10篇记叙文与说明文，通过阅读理解选择题系统培养语言理解、思维分析及文化意识。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|10篇（8记叙+2说明）|以细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意为主的选择题|围绕单元话题整合家庭互动、代际沟通等真实情境语篇，构建“主题-语篇-能力”的逻辑链条，提升语言理解与思维品质|

Unit 2 Let’s Talk Teens 单元话题阅读理解练习 篇章 主题概括 Passage 1 记叙文，作者小时候校园戏剧演出怯场，由公主角色更换为叙述者，母亲借蒲公英开导她，让她懂得每个角色都有独特价值，蒲公英成为给予她勇气的礼物。 Passage 2 记叙文，Sarah 清理阁楼时发现祖父的旧日记，阅读后读懂祖父从艰难少年到成家立业完整的人生经历，感悟并决定记录属于自己的故事。 Passage 3 记叙文，回忆母亲因年少遗憾大学学业，全力支持作者成长；母亲不幸因癌症离世，作者追忆和母亲相伴的温暖往事，表达深切怀念。 Passage 4 记叙文，儿子比母亲更精通电子产品，母子合作撰写科技评论，亲子角色发生微妙转变，在协作相处中拉近彼此距离，儿子也得到成长。 Passage 5 记叙文，作者为患有自闭症的小儿子购置衣物，购物途中接连帮助陌生小女孩和年长女士，感受到世间善意，内心收获平静与温暖。 Passage 6 说明文，介绍 “救生员式育儿” 理念，分为开放关注、集中留意、主动干预三个阶段，主张父母适度放手，给孩子机会发掘自身潜能。 Passage 7 记叙文，六岁儿子洗澡时洗发水入眼，慌乱的父亲被儿子提醒冷静，这件小事启发作者，遇事保持冷静才能更好解决难题。 Passage 8 记叙文，作者接连失去亲友，沉浸悲伤不愿与人交流，出租车里的熟悉音乐勾起回忆，最终放下难过，学会珍惜当下、拥抱生活。 Passage 9 说明文，探讨孩子违心道歉的现象，指出家长不应强迫孩子认错，提倡耐心倾听、平等沟通，引导孩子理解自身行为带来的影响。 Passage 10 记叙文，作者与高龄老人 Ruby 建立跨代友谊，还带动孙辈和老人交往，以此创作书籍，推动更多孩子和老年人建立温暖的代际友情。 Passage 1 When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had painstakingly practised my lines with me. But no matter how easily I delivered them at home, as I stepped on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside and asked me to be a narrator (叙述者). I felt disappointed and didn't tell my mother. However, she sensed my unease, instead of suggesting me reciting my lines, she took me for a walk in our yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose leaves were turning green. We could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) popping through the grass. My mother looked at one of the dandelions and said, “I think I'm going to dig up all these weeds (杂草),” then she pulled a flower up by its roots. “From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden.” “But I like dandelions,” I said. “All flowers are beautiful — even dandelions.” My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn't it?” she asked thoughtfully. “And that is true of people too,” she added. Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry. “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. “The narrator's part is as important as the part of a princess.” Over the next few weeks, with her encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. Lunchtimes were spent reading over my lines and talking about what I would wear. Backstage on the night of the performance, I felt nervous. However, it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me. I performed so well that the audience stood up and burst into cheers. After the play, Mom gently pressed dandelion into the dictionary and grinned happily as she did. “We were perhaps the only people who would press such a sorry-looking weed.” Though years have passed, I always recall our precious lunchtimes being together, grateful for the gift in my pocket. 1．What problem did the author have? A．She was not interested in her role. B．She failed to satisfy her teacher. C．She was unwilling to practise lines. D．She was anxious about performing on stage. 2．How did the author’s mother help her deal with her disappointment? A．By practicing lines with her. B．By suggesting her quitting the play. C．By talking about flowers in the garden. D．By communicating with the teacher in person. 3．What lesson did the author learn from her mother about role shift? A．Not everyone can be successful. B．Praise is needed in one’s growth. C．Every individual has their unique value. D．Roses look more beautiful against weeds. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The gift of Mom. B．The belief of Mom. C．The magic of flowers. D．The influence of role play. Passage 2 The old, leather-bound journal (日记) felt heavy in Sarah’s hands. It had belonged to her grandfather. The task of cleaning out the attic (阁楼) had seemed boring, but finding this journal turned it into an adventure. She opened it carefully. The first entry was dated July 1943. Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.” As Sarah read deeper, she saw the growth of the young boy into the wise man she had known. The entries changed from stories of struggle to stories of building a life — meeting her grandmother, starting a family. She found a pressed four-leaf clover (四叶草) between the pages of the entry marking her father’s birth. With every page, Sarah felt a deeper connection to a grandfather she realized she had never fully known. The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father. She had only known the last chapter of his life, but the journal gave her the whole story, helping her understand their relationship on a much deeper level. That evening, instead of continuing with the attic, Sarah sat down at her desk. She picked up a pen and a fresh notebook. On the first page, she wrote: “My story begins today, but perhaps one day, it will help someone else understand where they came from.” The past had been sorted; now, it was time to take down the present. 1．How did Sarah come across her grandfather’s journal? A．She was searching for it in the attic. B．Her grandfather had told her about it. C．She discovered it while cleaning the attic. D．She bought it from a second-hand store. 2．What did the early entries reveal about Sarah’s grandfather? A．He faced hardships and loneliness in his youth. B．He was a successful businessman from the start. C．He was born and raised in a large modern city. D．He had a dislike for animals in his younger days. 3．What does the underlined phrase “the whole story” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．The complete history of their family. B．The whole process of cleaning the attic. C．All the secrets her grandfather kept. D．The full life journey of her grandfather. 4．Which words can best describe the grandfather? A．Wealthy and famous. B．Strong-minded and caring. C．Strict and experienced. D．Adventurous and careless. Passage 3 I keep remembering unusual things: the way she loved daffodils, jokes she told at the dinner table and the look in her eyes when she talked about my future. I knew about college before I’d never heard of high school; I was Mom’s second chance at the degree she never had. Her parents pushed her too much, too hard, and she always wished she hadn’t let the pressure defeat her. She dropped out of college after one term for marriage and a secretarial job. While she never regretted marrying father, she always regretted giving up her dream of becoming an accountant. She was determined her eldest daughter would never miss an opportunity. One of special times of my life was Christmas in my second school year, when I played Tiny Tim in a local community theater production of “A Christmas Carol.” Mom delighted in my endless rehearsal (排练) stories and spent hours helping me work out ways of disguise (掩饰) my long hair. There’s a line in the show: “And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive had the knowledge.” Change the pronouns and that sentence describes Mom perfectly. I never imagined she wouldn’t be here now. I never thought cancer could strike so quickly, could kill someone so strong and determined in only a year. She’s the only person I couldn’t imagine living without. Suddenly, I have no one to talk to about meaningless little things, no one whose advice I trust completely to help me with decisions. When I come home from school, I come home to an empty house, troubled by memories of the year she spent here dying. I remember the disastrous Thanksgiving when she was feeling terrible, and our wonderful last Christmas Eve together. 1．What can be learned about the author’s mother in Paragraph 2? A．She wished her kids to follow her example. B．She had a generous daughter. C．She fell in love with her husband in college. D．She gave in to her parents. 2．What made the Christmas in the author’s second school year special? A．Her rehearsal stories. B．Her mother’s company. C．Her favorite line from the show. D．Her mother’s skills in doing hair. 3．What does the author think of her mother? A．Clever and energetic B．Caring and humorous. C．Supportive and reliable. D．Talented and hard-working. 4．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To show her mother’s great sadness. B．To tell stories about her mother. C．To talk about the cruelty of the disease. D．To share fond memories of her mother. Passage 4 Two years ago, my son sat me down for a talk. “Mom, it’s time,” he said. “Hear me out: It’s time we got actual TV. And you need an iPhone.” This funny conversation two years ago marked a change in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to John’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions were acceptable, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me. He has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming. I see our time together reduced and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted. It’s changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ignorance, he’s learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an equally unknowing audience. The Parent-child relationship is not only changed; it’s even slightly reversed (逆转). He’s leading me. I’m asking him for help and advice. My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone not much of a reader, he now searches instruction booklets. He’s even emailed and called—yes, made an actual phone call—to customer service or tech support when products weren’t working as expected. I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with, and enjoy time with my teen. 1．What did the author think of her son’s advice? A．Unique. B．Normal. C．Funny. D．Practical. 2．What does the author say about her son in paragraph 3? A．He is skilled at technology. B．He leads a very busy life. C．He tries to make peace with her. D．He helps with housework. 3．Why did the author accept writing technology reviews eagerly? A．To make more money to support the family. B．To keep a close relationship with her son. C．To learn more about modern technology. D．To get some products for free. 4．What made the author feel honored? A．Her son’s patience to explain technical things. B．Her son’s control of the parent-child relationship. C．Her son’s careful attitude towards the reviews. D．Her son’s rich knowledge of technical terms. Passage 5 My youngest son has a severe form of Autism (自闭症). He only says a few words and is in his own world most of the time. Yet, with medicine, routines, and a lot of love, support, acceptance, and understanding he has been able to live a happy life here. There is one problem, however, that he still has: he is hard on his clothes ripping (抽出) threads out of his trousers and tearing his shirts. This means that I spend a lot of time in stores looking for cheap clothes to replace them. The other day I was in one of these stores looking for a blue sweatshirt to replace one he had torn up. As I was walking down an aisle (过道) I heard “Come Back Here!” followed by a laughter. A little, three-year-old girl was running down the aisle laughing and making a break from her Mom. She ran right up to me and held open her arms to be picked up. I saw her Mom smile at us so I picked up the little kid and carried her back to her Mom’s arms. Then I turned the corner and saw an elderly lady stretching up to reach a purse on a super high shelf. I asked if I could help and when she said “yes” I got on my tip toes to grab it for her. Finally, I reached the sweatshirts and found one that I knew would make my son laugh with delight when he saw it. As I walked toward the cashier I saw the older lady paying for her purse with a smile and behind her the little girl jumping up and down with joy, holding her Mom’s hand and carrying an old doll her Mom had found for her. As I took my place in line, I suddenly felt a sense of peace, joy, and love fill my heart. I realized that me, my son, that Mom, her girl, and that lady were all one family, in one world, filled with kindness and love for us all. 1．What’s the problem of the author’s son at present? A．He is good at communicating with others B．He often damages his clothes C．He dislikes wearing sweatshirts D．He refuses to take medicine 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The author’s anxiety of shopping. B．A heartwarming scene of a small kid. C．A mother’s pride about her small kid. D．The hardship of the author’s own life. 3．What did the author do for the elderly lady? A．He paid the bill. B．He bought shirts. C．He helped her. D．He made her laugh. 4．What feeling did the author show in the last paragraph? A．Regretful. B．Concerned. C．Relieved. D．Anxious. Passage 6 A radio show host recently asked me what kind of parent I am. I told him I try to be a lifeguard parent. Lifeguard parents keep an eye on what’s going on with their kids, ready to help if necessary, but stay out of the way when there is no need. Lifeguard parenting is described as a form of care with three stages — open attention, focused attention and active intervention (干涉). Open attention should be a parent’s default (默认的) state. They care about what their child is doing while staying away from them. They let the child operate independently, though their child may get into a play which includes uncertain results and possibility of physical danger. In this state, a sense of trust develops between parents and children, and parents are likely to feel amazed by what their child can do. Focused attention kicks in when parents notice warning signs. They might communicate with their child, reminding them to think through their actions without explicitly telling them what to do. For example, the parent might say, “Do you think that branch (树枝) can support you?” instead of shouting, “Stay off that branch”. Finally, active intervention happens when parents recognize that they must step into a situation to protect their child. One mother told me about her active intervention, which she calls the red-white-blue rule: Only intervene if you see red blood, white bone or blue bruises (瘀伤). Maybe she was joking, but the point is, kids grow up well when parents provide a safe environment and then get out of the way. The goal is to spend most of the time in open attention. Focused attention might happen only once every few days, and active intervention should be seldom. I’d love to see “lifeguard parenting” become something we all recognize as being a happy way to raise kids. Kids can do so much more than we expect if they are given the chance. 1．What do parents do in the state of open attention? A．They respect kids’ independence. B．They play together with kids. C．They amaze kids with full attention. D．They protect kids from potential dangers. 2．What does the underlined word “explicitly” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Politely. B．Patiently. C．Directly. D．Confidently. 3．Why does the author mention the red-white-blue rule in paragraph 4? A．To explain the timing of active intervention. B．To show the value of active intervention. C．To stress the safety of active intervention. D．To draw readers’ attention to active intervention. 4．What effect may lifeguard parenting have according to the last paragraph? A．Kids can show potential abilities. B．Parents can live a traditional life. C．Kids can learn from lifeguards. D．Parents can have full control over kids. Passage 7 Yesterday, my 6-year-old son taught me a valuable lesson that stayed with me for hours. It might sound surprising, but he taught me a powerful lesson. A few weeks ago, I had to travel for work, and I couldn’t spend much time with my son. Even though he is a bit stubborn (固执的), he’s growing up fast. That’s when the lesson happened. While I was eating dinner, he was in the bath, and suddenly he started crying. I asked him what happened, and he said, “ Shampoo (洗发水) got in my eyes.” I got really worried and rushed into the bathroom. I tried to help by splashing (泼) water on his eyes, but things got worse when he rubbed his eyes with his soapy hands. I was nervous, telling him not to use his hands. Out of the blue, he said, “Calm down! Dad.” It amazed me. I realized I was making things worse. I stopped splashing water, washed his hands, and calmly told him to use his hands to clean his eyes while blinking (眨眼). It worked, and he felt better. I’m not sure where he learned to stay calm, maybe from me or somewhere else. But the bigger lesson is that when we face problems, acting emotionally and quickly might not be best. Staying calm and thinking about the right solution is better. In today’s tough job market with many people losing their jobs, it’s easy to feel worried. My son’s lesson reminded me that staying calm and taking a moment to relax can help us face challenges with a clear mind, more energy, and better solutions. 1．What can we infer about the author before the incident? A．He often taught his son how to stay calm. B．He was too busy with work to accompany his son. C．He had rich experience in dealing with eye problems. D．He was a patient father who rarely got nervous. 2．Why did the situation get worse? A．The son rubbed his eyes with soapy hands. B．The shampoo was too strong for the son’s eyes. C．The author splashed too much water on his son’s eyes. D．The author didn’t respond in time. 3．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage? A．To introduce his 6-year-old son’s good habits. B．To share a lesson he learned from his son. C．To complain about the pressure of his work. D．To advise parents to spend more time with kids. 4．What does the author’s experience show? A．Knowledge is power. B．Still waters run deep. C．Actions speak louder. D．Parenting is learning. Passage 8 I took a taxi in front of my office. “Hello,” the driver said cheerfully. I didn’t want to make small talk with a stranger, so I gave him my home address without even a hello back. I usually took the subway or a bus after work. But it had been a bad day. I had just come out of a difficult meeting. Five months before, I’d lost my friend Analia. Two weeks earlier my aunt had passed away. I had no time to process the loss with one coming after the other. I just wanted to be alone with my sadness. At a red light, the driver asked, “Could I put on some music?” I nodded an okay. Maybe music would help keep us in our own worlds. An old merengue (默朗格舞曲) filled the back seat. I thought of Aunt Nena. She was always the first to hit the floor at family parties. “Always give yourself a reason to dance and sing,” she used to say. The DJ said, “Friendships can be beautiful, can’t they? This song is for all the good friends.” This song was like something Analia and I would have sung on one of our road trips. If she were here, she’d be singing even now. Was that what Analia and Aunt Nena would want for me? The merengue, the pop songs — my aunt and my friend brought music to my life. They would want me to enjoy each day the way they’d taught me. To appreciate my job, my friends and my family, the subway and bus rides, talkative taxi drivers, and life. “Mind if I sing to this one?” the driver asked. “The music feels better when others can hear you sing.” “It sure does,” I said. I opened my window to let the wind in, to let life in, and to sing with a taxi driver for all of New York and Aunt Nena and Analia to hear. 1．Why did the author refuse to make conversation with the taxi driver? A．She was still busy with her work. B．She noticed the driver was not friendly. C．She had been having a tough time recently. D．She didn’t want to turn the driver’s attention away. 2．Which of the following did Aunt Nena and Analia share? A．Loving the same songs. B．Enjoying music and life. C．Being popular among people. D．Placing importance on friendships. 3．What lesson might the author have learnt from Aunt Nena and Analia? A．Live in the present. B．Be kind to strangers. C．Be ready to help others. D．Try hard to be talkative. 4．What happened to the author according to the last paragraph? A．She got very tired of the taxi ride. B．She made friends with the driver. C．She couldn’t breathe in the car. D．She opened her heart to others. Passage 9 When children do something wrong, parents expect an apology. Children often try to read  their parents’ mind or butter up (奉承) their parents by saying, “I’m sorry”. Even though they did not do anything wrong, they will act in that way because they are scared to make their parents angry. Children always look timid (胆小的) because they have been anxious or nervous about being punished by parents. When parents force them to apologize, they will lose the opportunity to think by themselves why they should apologize or what was wrong. So, how can we make them understand properly what was wrong? If parents never give children a chance and say something like, “That’s not good” or “Say you’re sorry”, children cannot learn to reflect their behavior. So, the first thing that parents should do is listening to their children, asking questions such as what happened, why they did it. Once children have their parents’ attention and feel at ease, they can easily accept their parents’ words. Children do not have enough skill to tell good or bad things. Therefore, it is necessary for parents to teach them what was wrong. When parents explain what was wrong to children, short and simple words should be used as much as possible. Moreover, it would be more effective to tell children what kind of behavior makes parents feel a certain way. For example, it would be good to express mom’s feelings with something like “When you hit me, mom will get hurt.” “When you call me stupid, I feel sad.” In this way, children can understand that they hurt mom or they make her sad.Therefore, they will become able to apologize naturally. That would be more understandable for children why their behavior was wrong than being scolded by parents something like “Hitting is not good!” “You cannot say stupid to someone else.” Many people believe that children are too young to understand what parents say, however, children actually can understand parents’ feeling if parents use simple words and speak calmly. Parents should avoid speaking one-sidedly and always try to listen to children. Talking to each other would be the best way. 1．Why do children apologize when they don’t want to? A．They want to show their politeness. B．They show regrets for their mistakes. C．They want to please their parents. D．They want to act like their parents. 2．What is important for parents in making children apologize? A．Patience. B．Seriousness. C．Timeliness. D．Kindness. 3．What should parents do when explaining children’s wrongdoings? A．Teach children the harm seriously. B．Speak briefly and clearly. C．Do the same thing to children. D．Show what other children do. 4．What is advised in correcting children’s bad behaviors by the author? A．Trying to let children listen to parents. B．Letting them alone because of small age. C．Giving them a lesson about behaviors. D．Communicating with them equally. Passage 10 Our first introduction occurred while I was teaching a nursing course at the care center. “You need to meet our new resident, Ruby!” the charge nurse said. I simply said hello to the eighty-nine-year-old lady, and five years later we are what Ruby refers to as BFFs (Best Friends Forever). Over the years, I have realized that in an inter-generational friendship such as ours, each generation has so much to learn and teach each other. Ruby was also a nurse. I loved to hear about her nursing practice, and she was always eager to hear about today’s advances in healthcare. One day, I picked up all four of my grandchildren to visit Ruby. The next inter-generational friendships were born. Over the next few years, I witnessed the happiness that the children and Ruby shared. They developed a mutual love for each other that I wished we could recreate for other elderly people. This thought stayed with me until I retired from nursing a few years later. I spent the next eight months creating Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad: Friendship Comes in All Ages. This labor-of-love book records the many fun events the children created for Ruby over the years. They held surprise birthday parties, tea parties, and took her to school musicals. This book has taken my life by storm as it has received diverse awards and brought many opportunities to publicly speak about inter-generational friendships. My vision for the book was originally on a smaller scale and written to encourage families with children to visit an older adult. I was in awe when entire schools began approaching me to use the book for service projects. One activity that I included in the book, titled The Sunshine Bag Project, took off, and children began giving the elderly these special bags that included letters, cards, and small treasures. It was also a joy to know that in the next chapter of life, I could continue to make a difference to others — all because I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone and take a wonderful step toward authorship. 1．What has the author gained from her connection with Ruby? A．Elderly people feel lonely and require care. B．Nurses have a higher chance of building friendships. C．Modern healthcare can narrow generation gaps. D．Friendships offer valuable lessons between different age groups. 2．What is the main theme of the author’s book? A．The happiness found in friendships across generations. B．The positive effects of having friends. C．The value of offering healthcare services. D．The creation of enjoyable activities. 3．How did the book influence society? A．Schools encouraged children to read more. B．Children began making friends with elderly people. C．More writers created stories about the elderly. D．Service projects became very popular. 4．What is the importance of the book for the author? A．It gave her a steady source of income. B．It helped her get back in touch with old friends. C．It allowed her to make contributions to others’ lives. D．It helped her realize her childhood dream. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Let’s Talk Teens 单元话题阅读理解练习 篇章 主题概括 Passage 1 记叙文，作者小时候校园戏剧演出怯场，由公主角色更换为叙述者，母亲借蒲公英开导她，让她懂得每个角色都有独特价值，蒲公英成为给予她勇气的礼物。 Passage 2 记叙文，Sarah 清理阁楼时发现祖父的旧日记，阅读后读懂祖父从艰难少年到成家立业完整的人生经历，感悟并决定记录属于自己的故事。 Passage 3 记叙文，回忆母亲因年少遗憾大学学业，全力支持作者成长；母亲不幸因癌症离世，作者追忆和母亲相伴的温暖往事，表达深切怀念。 Passage 4 记叙文，儿子比母亲更精通电子产品，母子合作撰写科技评论，亲子角色发生微妙转变，在协作相处中拉近彼此距离，儿子也得到成长。 Passage 5 记叙文，作者为患有自闭症的小儿子购置衣物，购物途中接连帮助陌生小女孩和年长女士，感受到世间善意，内心收获平静与温暖。 Passage 6 说明文，介绍 “救生员式育儿” 理念，分为开放关注、集中留意、主动干预三个阶段，主张父母适度放手，给孩子机会发掘自身潜能。 Passage 7 记叙文，六岁儿子洗澡时洗发水入眼，慌乱的父亲被儿子提醒冷静，这件小事启发作者，遇事保持冷静才能更好解决难题。 Passage 8 记叙文，作者接连失去亲友，沉浸悲伤不愿与人交流，出租车里的熟悉音乐勾起回忆，最终放下难过，学会珍惜当下、拥抱生活。 Passage 9 说明文，探讨孩子违心道歉的现象，指出家长不应强迫孩子认错，提倡耐心倾听、平等沟通，引导孩子理解自身行为带来的影响。 Passage 10 记叙文，作者与高龄老人 Ruby 建立跨代友谊，还带动孙辈和老人交往，以此创作书籍，推动更多孩子和老年人建立温暖的代际友情。 Passage 1 When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had painstakingly practised my lines with me. But no matter how easily I delivered them at home, as I stepped on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside and asked me to be a narrator (叙述者). I felt disappointed and didn't tell my mother. However, she sensed my unease, instead of suggesting me reciting my lines, she took me for a walk in our yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose leaves were turning green. We could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) popping through the grass. My mother looked at one of the dandelions and said, “I think I'm going to dig up all these weeds (杂草),” then she pulled a flower up by its roots. “From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden.” “But I like dandelions,” I said. “All flowers are beautiful — even dandelions.” My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn't it?” she asked thoughtfully. “And that is true of people too,” she added. Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry. “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. “The narrator's part is as important as the part of a princess.” Over the next few weeks, with her encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. Lunchtimes were spent reading over my lines and talking about what I would wear. Backstage on the night of the performance, I felt nervous. However, it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me. I performed so well that the audience stood up and burst into cheers. After the play, Mom gently pressed dandelion into the dictionary and grinned happily as she did. “We were perhaps the only people who would press such a sorry-looking weed.” Though years have passed, I always recall our precious lunchtimes being together, grateful for the gift in my pocket. 1．What problem did the author have? A．She was not interested in her role. B．She failed to satisfy her teacher. C．She was unwilling to practise lines. D．She was anxious about performing on stage. 2．How did the author’s mother help her deal with her disappointment? A．By practicing lines with her. B．By suggesting her quitting the play. C．By talking about flowers in the garden. D．By communicating with the teacher in person. 3．What lesson did the author learn from her mother about role shift? A．Not everyone can be successful. B．Praise is needed in one’s growth. C．Every individual has their unique value. D．Roses look more beautiful against weeds. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The gift of Mom. B．The belief of Mom. C．The magic of flowers. D．The influence of role play. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者因舞台怯场换角色，在母亲的引导下重拾信心并圆满完成演出的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But no matter how easily I delivered them at home, as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head.(但是不管我在家说得多么流利，当我走上舞台时，所有的台词都从我的脑海里消失了)”可知，作者在舞台上会紧张到忘记台词，由此可推断她对登台表演感到焦虑。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, she sensed my unease, instead of suggesting me reciting my lines, she took me for a walk in our yard(然而，她看出了我的不安，她没有让我背诵台词，而是带我去院子里散步)”和第三段中的“My mother looked at one of the dandelions and said, “I think I'm going to dig up all these weeds,” then she pulled a flower up by its roots. “From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden.”(母亲看着其中一朵蒲公英说：“我想我要把这些杂草都挖掉”，然后她把一朵花连根拔起。“从现在起，我们的花园里只种玫瑰。”)”可知，母亲通过和作者谈论花园里的花来引导她，帮她排解失落的情绪。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn't it?” she asked thoughtfully. “And that is true of people too,” she added.(“是啊，每朵花都有它自己独特的方式带给人愉悦，不是吗？” 她若有所思地问道。“人也是如此。” 她补充道)”可知，母亲用花类比人，让作者明白每个人都有其独特的价值，这也适用于她从公主角色换成叙述者这件事。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第五段中的“However, it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me.(然而，就在那一刻，我发现口袋里有一朵蒲公英。我知道是妈妈把花塞给我的，这朵花是为了陪伴我)”和最后一段中的“Though years have passed, I always recall our precious lunchtimes being together, grateful for the gift in my pocket.(尽管多年过去，我总会想起我们一起度过的珍贵午餐时光，感激口袋里那份礼物)”可知，母亲的蒲公英是贯穿全文的线索，也是给予作者勇气的礼物，全文围绕这份礼物展开。因此A项“妈妈的礼物”可以作为文章的最佳标题。故选A项。 Passage 2 The old, leather-bound journal (日记) felt heavy in Sarah’s hands. It had belonged to her grandfather. The task of cleaning out the attic (阁楼) had seemed boring, but finding this journal turned it into an adventure. She opened it carefully. The first entry was dated July 1943. Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.” As Sarah read deeper, she saw the growth of the young boy into the wise man she had known. The entries changed from stories of struggle to stories of building a life — meeting her grandmother, starting a family. She found a pressed four-leaf clover (四叶草) between the pages of the entry marking her father’s birth. With every page, Sarah felt a deeper connection to a grandfather she realized she had never fully known. The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father. She had only known the last chapter of his life, but the journal gave her the whole story, helping her understand their relationship on a much deeper level. That evening, instead of continuing with the attic, Sarah sat down at her desk. She picked up a pen and a fresh notebook. On the first page, she wrote: “My story begins today, but perhaps one day, it will help someone else understand where they came from.” The past had been sorted; now, it was time to take down the present. 1．How did Sarah come across her grandfather’s journal? A．She was searching for it in the attic. B．Her grandfather had told her about it. C．She discovered it while cleaning the attic. D．She bought it from a second-hand store. 2．What did the early entries reveal about Sarah’s grandfather? A．He faced hardships and loneliness in his youth. B．He was a successful businessman from the start. C．He was born and raised in a large modern city. D．He had a dislike for animals in his younger days. 3．What does the underlined phrase “the whole story” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．The complete history of their family. B．The whole process of cleaning the attic. C．All the secrets her grandfather kept. D．The full life journey of her grandfather. 4．Which words can best describe the grandfather? A．Wealthy and famous. B．Strong-minded and caring. C．Strict and experienced. D．Adventurous and careless. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述Sarah在整理阁楼时意外发现祖父1943年起的日记，通过阅读祖父从孤独少年到成家立业的完整人生，她深刻理解了这位昔日“安静老人”的坚强与温情。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“The task of cleaning out the attic (阁楼) had seemed boring, but finding this journal turned it into an adventure.(清理阁楼的任务似乎很无聊，但找到这本日记把它变成了一次冒险。)”可知，Sarah是在清理阁楼时偶然发现了祖父的日记。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.”(她的祖父当时只有17岁，他描述了自己到大城市找工作养家的旅程。他写到了他感受到的压力和巨大的孤独。在一篇感人的文章中，他写道，他与一只无家可归的狗分享了他唯一的一片面包，并指出，“他的感激之情让我在这个世界上感到不那么孤独。”)”可知，早期的记录体现了祖父经历的艰难与孤独。故选A项。 3．词句猜测题。根据上文的句子“The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father. She had only known the last chapter of his life(这个安静的男人曾经是一个勇敢而孤独的男孩，一个浪漫的年轻人，一个骄傲的父亲。她只知道他生命的最后一章)”可知，前文列举祖父从“brave, lonely boy”到“romantic young man”“proud father”的完整人生历程，且划线词前一个分句提到Sarah只知道他生命的最后一章，再结合转折词“but”可知，the whole story指“祖父的全部人生旅程”。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。第二段的句子“Her grandfather, just seventeen then, described his journey to the big city, seeking work to support his family. He wrote about the pressure he felt and the great loneliness. In one moving passage, he wrote about sharing his only piece of bread with a homeless dog, noting, “His gratitude made me feel less alone in this world.”(她的祖父当时只有17岁，他描述了自己到大城市找工作养家的旅程。他写到了他感受到的压力和巨大的孤独。在一篇感人的文章中，他写道，他与一只无家可归的狗分享了他唯一的一片面包，并指出，“他的感激之情让我在这个世界上感到不那么孤独。”)”体现了祖父的意志坚强(strong-minded)和体贴、关爱他人(caring)。第四段的句子“The quiet man had once been a brave, lonely boy, a romantic young man, and a proud father.(这个安静的男人曾经是一个勇敢而孤独的男孩，一个浪漫的年轻人，一个骄傲的父亲。)”强化了这些特质。故选B项。 Passage 3 I keep remembering unusual things: the way she loved daffodils, jokes she told at the dinner table and the look in her eyes when she talked about my future. I knew about college before I’d never heard of high school; I was Mom’s second chance at the degree she never had. Her parents pushed her too much, too hard, and she always wished she hadn’t let the pressure defeat her. She dropped out of college after one term for marriage and a secretarial job. While she never regretted marrying father, she always regretted giving up her dream of becoming an accountant. She was determined her eldest daughter would never miss an opportunity. One of special times of my life was Christmas in my second school year, when I played Tiny Tim in a local community theater production of “A Christmas Carol.” Mom delighted in my endless rehearsal (排练) stories and spent hours helping me work out ways of disguise (掩饰) my long hair. There’s a line in the show: “And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive had the knowledge.” Change the pronouns and that sentence describes Mom perfectly. I never imagined she wouldn’t be here now. I never thought cancer could strike so quickly, could kill someone so strong and determined in only a year. She’s the only person I couldn’t imagine living without. Suddenly, I have no one to talk to about meaningless little things, no one whose advice I trust completely to help me with decisions. When I come home from school, I come home to an empty house, troubled by memories of the year she spent here dying. I remember the disastrous Thanksgiving when she was feeling terrible, and our wonderful last Christmas Eve together. 1．What can be learned about the author’s mother in Paragraph 2? A．She wished her kids to follow her example. B．She had a generous daughter. C．She fell in love with her husband in college. D．She gave in to her parents. 2．What made the Christmas in the author’s second school year special? A．Her rehearsal stories. B．Her mother’s company. C．Her favorite line from the show. D．Her mother’s skills in doing hair. 3．What does the author think of her mother? A．Clever and energetic B．Caring and humorous. C．Supportive and reliable. D．Talented and hard-working. 4．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To show her mother’s great sadness. B．To tell stories about her mother. C．To talk about the cruelty of the disease. D．To share fond memories of her mother. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者对母亲的回忆，包括母亲对作者的期望、母亲在作者生活中的陪伴与支持，以及母亲因癌症去世后作者的悲痛与怀念。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her parents pushed her too much, too hard, and she always wished she hadn’t let the pressure defeat her. She dropped out of college after one term for marriage and a secretarial job. (她的父母对她逼得太紧、太狠，而她一直懊悔自己没能顶住那份压力。一学期后，她辍学结婚，干起了秘书工作)”可知，作者的母亲屈服于她父母的压力，放弃了学业。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“One of special times of my life was Christmas in my second school year, when I played Tiny Tim in a local community theater production of “A Christmas Carol.” Mom delighted in my endless rehearsal (排练) stories and spent hours helping me work out ways of disguise (掩饰) my long hair. (我生命中一段特别的时光发生在我二年级那年的圣诞节——当时我在当地社区剧院排演的《圣诞颂歌》中饰演小蒂姆。妈妈对我排练时那些讲不完的趣事乐在其中，还花了好几个小时帮我琢磨怎么藏起我的长发)”可知，作者上二年级时的圣诞节特别是因为有母亲的陪伴。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Mom delighted in my endless rehearsal (排练) stories and spent hours helping me work out ways of disguise (掩饰) my long hair. (妈妈对我排练时那些讲不完的趣事乐在其中，还花了好几个小时帮我琢磨怎么藏起我的长发)”和第四段中“Suddenly, I have no one to talk to about meaningless little things, no one whose advice I trust completely to help me with decisions. (突然间，我再也找不到人可以聊那些无意义的小事，也再没有一个让我完全信任、能在我做决定时提供建议的人了)”可知，作者的母亲支持作者，并且是作者可以完全信任的人，由此可推知，作者认为母亲是支持自己且可靠的。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“I keep remembering unusual things: the way she loved daffodils, jokes she told at the dinner table and the look in her eyes when she talked about my future. (我一直记得一些不寻常的事情：她喜欢水仙花的样子，她在餐桌上讲的笑话，以及她谈论我的未来时眼中的神情)”和最后一段中“I remember the disastrous Thanksgiving when she was feeling terrible, and our wonderful last Christmas Eve together. (我记得那个糟糕的感恩节，她感觉很糟糕，还有我们一起度过的最后一个美好的平安夜)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者对母亲的回忆，包括母亲对作者的期望、母亲在作者生活中的陪伴与支持，以及母亲因癌症去世后作者的悲痛与怀念，由此可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是分享自己对母亲的温馨回忆。故选D项。 Passage 4 Two years ago, my son sat me down for a talk. “Mom, it’s time,” he said. “Hear me out: It’s time we got actual TV. And you need an iPhone.” This funny conversation two years ago marked a change in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to John’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions were acceptable, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me. He has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming. I see our time together reduced and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted. It’s changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ignorance, he’s learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an equally unknowing audience. The Parent-child relationship is not only changed; it’s even slightly reversed (逆转). He’s leading me. I’m asking him for help and advice. My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone not much of a reader, he now searches instruction booklets. He’s even emailed and called—yes, made an actual phone call—to customer service or tech support when products weren’t working as expected. I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with, and enjoy time with my teen. 1．What did the author think of her son’s advice? A．Unique. B．Normal. C．Funny. D．Practical. 2．What does the author say about her son in paragraph 3? A．He is skilled at technology. B．He leads a very busy life. C．He tries to make peace with her. D．He helps with housework. 3．Why did the author accept writing technology reviews eagerly? A．To make more money to support the family. B．To keep a close relationship with her son. C．To learn more about modern technology. D．To get some products for free. 4．What made the author feel honored? A．Her son’s patience to explain technical things. B．Her son’s control of the parent-child relationship. C．Her son’s careful attitude towards the reviews. D．Her son’s rich knowledge of technical terms. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者与儿子在科技方面的关系变化，从一开始的儿子建议家里购买电视和手机，到儿子为家庭设置安全摄像头和协助作者写科技评测文章。通过他们共同学习科技知识和合作，这种家长与子女关系得到了改善和颠倒。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions were acceptable, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results. (由于他的理由充分，建议也合情合理，我采纳了他的意见，结果令我惊喜不已。)”可知，作者认为儿子的建议理由充分、值得采纳，且实际效果良好，因此是“实用的”。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me.(我早就知道儿子比我更懂科技。坐飞机时，他会拿过我的手机调至飞行模式；他给家里的音箱接好了线路；前院失窃后，他挑选、安装并负责监控我们的安防摄像头；我的笔记本电脑坏了，我就带他一起去选购。)”可知，作者通过列举儿子操作手机、安装音响、设置监控摄像头等事例，说明儿子擅长科技相关事务。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“I see our time together reduced and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. (我发现我们在一起的时间减少了，共同兴趣也在减少。这就是为什么当一个朋友提议写科技评论时，我立刻抓住了这个机会。)”可知，作者急于接受写科技评论的机会，是因为想通过这一与儿子擅长领域相关的事情，增加亲子相处时间、维系亲密关系。故选B项。 4．细节理解题。根据第六段“He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone not much of a reader, he now searches instruction booklets. He’s even emailed and called—yes, made an actual phone call—to customer service or tech support when products weren’t working as expected.(他对此事极为认真，能见证他以这样的方式成长，我深感荣幸。原本并不爱读书的他，现在会主动查阅说明书；甚至在产品无法正常使用时，他会发邮件、打电话 —— 没错，是真正拨通电话 —— 联系客服或技术支持。)”可知，儿子对科技评论工作的认真态度和随之而来的成熟，让作者感到荣幸。故选C项。 Passage 5 My youngest son has a severe form of Autism (自闭症). He only says a few words and is in his own world most of the time. Yet, with medicine, routines, and a lot of love, support, acceptance, and understanding he has been able to live a happy life here. There is one problem, however, that he still has: he is hard on his clothes ripping (抽出) threads out of his trousers and tearing his shirts. This means that I spend a lot of time in stores looking for cheap clothes to replace them. The other day I was in one of these stores looking for a blue sweatshirt to replace one he had torn up. As I was walking down an aisle (过道) I heard “Come Back Here!” followed by a laughter. A little, three-year-old girl was running down the aisle laughing and making a break from her Mom. She ran right up to me and held open her arms to be picked up. I saw her Mom smile at us so I picked up the little kid and carried her back to her Mom’s arms. Then I turned the corner and saw an elderly lady stretching up to reach a purse on a super high shelf. I asked if I could help and when she said “yes” I got on my tip toes to grab it for her. Finally, I reached the sweatshirts and found one that I knew would make my son laugh with delight when he saw it. As I walked toward the cashier I saw the older lady paying for her purse with a smile and behind her the little girl jumping up and down with joy, holding her Mom’s hand and carrying an old doll her Mom had found for her. As I took my place in line, I suddenly felt a sense of peace, joy, and love fill my heart. I realized that me, my son, that Mom, her girl, and that lady were all one family, in one world, filled with kindness and love for us all. 1．What’s the problem of the author’s son at present? A．He is good at communicating with others B．He often damages his clothes C．He dislikes wearing sweatshirts D．He refuses to take medicine 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The author’s anxiety of shopping. B．A heartwarming scene of a small kid. C．A mother’s pride about her small kid. D．The hardship of the author’s own life. 3．What did the author do for the elderly lady? A．He paid the bill. B．He bought shirts. C．He helped her. D．He made her laugh. 4．What feeling did the author show in the last paragraph? A．Regretful. B．Concerned. C．Relieved. D．Anxious. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因患有自闭症的小儿子常损坏衣物，需频繁购买便宜衣物替换，而在一次购物过程中，先后帮助了一个奔跑的小女孩回到母亲身边、协助一位老妇人取下高处的钱包。最终在排队结账时，作者感受到内心的平静、喜悦与爱。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“There is one problem, however, that he still has: he is hard on his clothes ripping (抽出) threads out of his trousers and tearing his shirts.(然而，他仍然有一个问题：他对衣服很苛刻，他会从裤子上扯出线头，撕破衬衫。)”可知，作者的儿子目前的问题是他经常损坏他的衣服。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据第二段“A little, three-year-old girl was running down the aisle laughing and making a break from her Mom. She ran right up to me and held open her arms to be picked up. I saw her Mom smile at us so I picked up the little kid and carried her back to her Mom’s arms.(一个三岁的小女孩笑着跑下过道，和妈妈分开。她径直向我跑来，张开双臂让我抱起来。我看到她妈妈对我们微笑，于是我抱起那个小孩，把她抱回她妈妈的怀里。)”可知，第二段主要讲了一个小孩的温馨场景。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Then I turned the corner and saw an elderly lady stretching up to reach a purse on a super high shelf. I asked if I could help and when she said “yes” I got on my tip toes to grab it for her.(然后我转过拐角，看到一位老妇人伸长手去够一个放在很高的架子上的手提包。我问她是否需要帮忙，当她说“需要”时，我踮起脚尖帮她拿了下来。)”可知，作者为这位老妇人做的事情是帮助了她。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“As I took my place in line, I suddenly felt a sense of peace, joy, and love fill my heart.(当我排队时，我突然感到一种平静、喜悦和爱的感觉充满了我的心。)”可知，作者在最后一段表达的感觉是宽慰的。故选C。 Passage 6 A radio show host recently asked me what kind of parent I am. I told him I try to be a lifeguard parent. Lifeguard parents keep an eye on what’s going on with their kids, ready to help if necessary, but stay out of the way when there is no need. Lifeguard parenting is described as a form of care with three stages — open attention, focused attention and active intervention (干涉). Open attention should be a parent’s default (默认的) state. They care about what their child is doing while staying away from them. They let the child operate independently, though their child may get into a play which includes uncertain results and possibility of physical danger. In this state, a sense of trust develops between parents and children, and parents are likely to feel amazed by what their child can do. Focused attention kicks in when parents notice warning signs. They might communicate with their child, reminding them to think through their actions without explicitly telling them what to do. For example, the parent might say, “Do you think that branch (树枝) can support you?” instead of shouting, “Stay off that branch”. Finally, active intervention happens when parents recognize that they must step into a situation to protect their child. One mother told me about her active intervention, which she calls the red-white-blue rule: Only intervene if you see red blood, white bone or blue bruises (瘀伤). Maybe she was joking, but the point is, kids grow up well when parents provide a safe environment and then get out of the way. The goal is to spend most of the time in open attention. Focused attention might happen only once every few days, and active intervention should be seldom. I’d love to see “lifeguard parenting” become something we all recognize as being a happy way to raise kids. Kids can do so much more than we expect if they are given the chance. 1．What do parents do in the state of open attention? A．They respect kids’ independence. B．They play together with kids. C．They amaze kids with full attention. D．They protect kids from potential dangers. 2．What does the underlined word “explicitly” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Politely. B．Patiently. C．Directly. D．Confidently. 3．Why does the author mention the red-white-blue rule in paragraph 4? A．To explain the timing of active intervention. B．To show the value of active intervention. C．To stress the safety of active intervention. D．To draw readers’ attention to active intervention. 4．What effect may lifeguard parenting have according to the last paragraph? A．Kids can show potential abilities. B．Parents can live a traditional life. C．Kids can learn from lifeguards. D．Parents can have full control over kids. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了“救生员式育儿法”的定义、三个阶段及其对孩子成长的积极影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Open attention should be a parent’s default (默认的) state. They care about what their child is doing while staying away from them. They let the child operate independently, though their child may get into a play which includes uncertain results and possibility of physical danger.(开放关注应该是父母的默认状态。他们关心孩子在做的事情，同时远离他们。他们让孩子独立操作，尽管孩子可能会进入一个结果不确定、可能存在身体危险的游戏。)”可知，在开放关注的状态下，父母尊重孩子的独立性。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Focused attention kicks in when parents notice warning signs. They might communicate with their child, reminding them to think through their actions without explicitly telling them what to do.(当父母注意到警告信号时，集中注意力就开始起作用了。他们可能会与孩子交流，提醒他们仔细考虑自己的行为，而不会explicitly告诉他们该怎么做。)”可知，集中注意力阶段父母会提醒孩子仔细考虑自己的行为，但是不会明确地告诉他们该怎么做，所以explicitly意为“明确地，直接地”，与Directly意思相近。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Finally, active intervention happens when parents recognize that they must step into a situation to protect their child. One mother told me about her active intervention, which she calls the red-white-blue rule: Only intervene if you see red blood, white bone or blue bruises (瘀伤).(最后，当父母意识到他们必须介入某种情况来保护孩子时，就会发生积极干预。一位母亲告诉我她的积极干预，她称之为红白蓝规则：只有当你看到鲜血、白骨或瘀伤时才干预。)”可知，作者提到红白蓝规则是为了解释积极干预的时机。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The goal is to spend most of the time in open attention. Focused attention might happen only once every few days, and active intervention should be seldom. I’d love to see “lifeguard parenting” become something we all recognize as being a happy way to raise kids. Kids can do so much more than we expect if they are given the chance.(我们的目标是把大部分时间花在开放关注上。集中注意力可能每隔几天才发生一次，而积极干预应该很少发生。我希望看到“救生员式育儿”成为我们都认可的一种快乐的育儿方式。如果给孩子们机会，他们能做的比我们预期的要多得多。)”可知，救生员式育儿可以让孩子展示出潜在的能力。故选A。 Passage 7 Yesterday, my 6-year-old son taught me a valuable lesson that stayed with me for hours. It might sound surprising, but he taught me a powerful lesson. A few weeks ago, I had to travel for work, and I couldn’t spend much time with my son. Even though he is a bit stubborn (固执的), he’s growing up fast. That’s when the lesson happened. While I was eating dinner, he was in the bath, and suddenly he started crying. I asked him what happened, and he said, “ Shampoo (洗发水) got in my eyes.” I got really worried and rushed into the bathroom. I tried to help by splashing (泼) water on his eyes, but things got worse when he rubbed his eyes with his soapy hands. I was nervous, telling him not to use his hands. Out of the blue, he said, “Calm down! Dad.” It amazed me. I realized I was making things worse. I stopped splashing water, washed his hands, and calmly told him to use his hands to clean his eyes while blinking (眨眼). It worked, and he felt better. I’m not sure where he learned to stay calm, maybe from me or somewhere else. But the bigger lesson is that when we face problems, acting emotionally and quickly might not be best. Staying calm and thinking about the right solution is better. In today’s tough job market with many people losing their jobs, it’s easy to feel worried. My son’s lesson reminded me that staying calm and taking a moment to relax can help us face challenges with a clear mind, more energy, and better solutions. 1．What can we infer about the author before the incident? A．He often taught his son how to stay calm. B．He was too busy with work to accompany his son. C．He had rich experience in dealing with eye problems. D．He was a patient father who rarely got nervous. 2．Why did the situation get worse? A．The son rubbed his eyes with soapy hands. B．The shampoo was too strong for the son’s eyes. C．The author splashed too much water on his son’s eyes. D．The author didn’t respond in time. 3．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage? A．To introduce his 6-year-old son’s good habits. B．To share a lesson he learned from his son. C．To complain about the pressure of his work. D．To advise parents to spend more time with kids. 4．What does the author’s experience show? A．Knowledge is power. B．Still waters run deep. C．Actions speak louder. D．Parenting is learning. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者儿子洗澡时洗发水进眼睛，作者冷静处理解决了问题，并且由此感悟到面对问题要冷静思考，冷静能帮助我们更好应对挑战。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“A few weeks ago, I had to travel for work, and I couldn’t spend much time with my son.(几周前，我因工作要出差，不能花很多时间陪儿子。)”可推断，在这次事件之前作者因工作太忙而很少陪伴儿子。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I tried to help by splashing (泼) water on his eyes, but things got worse when he rubbed his eyes with his soapy hands.(我试着用水泼他的眼睛来帮忙，但他用沾了肥皂的手去揉眼睛后，情况变得更糟了。)”可知，情况变得更糟是因为儿子用沾满肥皂的手揉眼睛。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Yesterday, my 6-year-old son taught me a valuable lesson that stayed with me for hours.(昨天，我6岁的儿子给我上了一堂宝贵的课，这堂课让我好几个小时都难以忘怀。)”以及最后一段中的“My son’s lesson reminded me that staying calm and taking a moment to relax can help us face challenges with a clear mind, more energy, and better solutions.(我儿子的这堂课提醒我，保持冷静，花点时间放松一下，可以帮助我们以清晰的头脑、更多的精力和更好的解决方案来面对挑战。)”可推断，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是分享他从儿子那里学到的一堂课。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Yesterday, my 6-year-old son taught me a valuable lesson that stayed with me for hours.(昨天，我6岁的儿子给我上了一堂宝贵的课，这堂课让我好几个小时都难以忘怀。)”以及最后一段“In today’s tough job market with many people losing their jobs, it’s easy to feel worried. My son’s lesson reminded me that staying calm and taking a moment to relax can help us face challenges with a clear mind, more energy, and better solutions.(在如今就业市场严峻、许多人失业的形势下，人们很容易感到焦虑。我儿子的这堂课提醒我，保持冷静，花点时间放松一下，可以帮助我们以清晰的头脑、更多的精力和更好的解决方案来面对挑战。)”并通读全文内容可知，文章讲的是作者在处理儿子洗发水进眼睛这件事时，一开始着急慌乱，情况变糟，后来儿子让作者冷静，作者冷静处理解决了问题，由此作者感悟到面对问题要冷静思考，这是作者作为家长从孩子身上学到的东西，说明养育孩子也是自我学习的过程。所以作者的经历表明养育孩子也是在学习。故选D项。 Passage 8 I took a taxi in front of my office. “Hello,” the driver said cheerfully. I didn’t want to make small talk with a stranger, so I gave him my home address without even a hello back. I usually took the subway or a bus after work. But it had been a bad day. I had just come out of a difficult meeting. Five months before, I’d lost my friend Analia. Two weeks earlier my aunt had passed away. I had no time to process the loss with one coming after the other. I just wanted to be alone with my sadness. At a red light, the driver asked, “Could I put on some music?” I nodded an okay. Maybe music would help keep us in our own worlds. An old merengue (默朗格舞曲) filled the back seat. I thought of Aunt Nena. She was always the first to hit the floor at family parties. “Always give yourself a reason to dance and sing,” she used to say. The DJ said, “Friendships can be beautiful, can’t they? This song is for all the good friends.” This song was like something Analia and I would have sung on one of our road trips. If she were here, she’d be singing even now. Was that what Analia and Aunt Nena would want for me? The merengue, the pop songs — my aunt and my friend brought music to my life. They would want me to enjoy each day the way they’d taught me. To appreciate my job, my friends and my family, the subway and bus rides, talkative taxi drivers, and life. “Mind if I sing to this one?” the driver asked. “The music feels better when others can hear you sing.” “It sure does,” I said. I opened my window to let the wind in, to let life in, and to sing with a taxi driver for all of New York and Aunt Nena and Analia to hear. 1．Why did the author refuse to make conversation with the taxi driver? A．She was still busy with her work. B．She noticed the driver was not friendly. C．She had been having a tough time recently. D．She didn’t want to turn the driver’s attention away. 2．Which of the following did Aunt Nena and Analia share? A．Loving the same songs. B．Enjoying music and life. C．Being popular among people. D．Placing importance on friendships. 3．What lesson might the author have learnt from Aunt Nena and Analia? A．Live in the present. B．Be kind to strangers. C．Be ready to help others. D．Try hard to be talkative. 4．What happened to the author according to the last paragraph? A．She got very tired of the taxi ride. B．She made friends with the driver. C．She couldn’t breathe in the car. D．She opened her heart to others. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者近期遭遇亲友离世的打击，乘车时拒绝与司机交流，却在音乐触动下回忆起亲友的人生态度，最终敞开心扉的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But it had been a bad day. I had just come out of a difficult meeting. Five months before, I’d lost my friend Analia. Two weeks earlier my aunt had passed away. I had no time to process the loss with one coming after the other. I just wanted to be alone with my sadness.(但那是糟糕的一天。我刚结束一场艰难的会议。五个月前，我失去了朋友安娜莉亚。两周前，我的姑姑去世了。打击接踵而至，我根本没时间消化这些伤痛。我只想独自沉浸在悲伤中。)”可知，作者近期遭遇了亲友离世、工作会议不顺等一系列烦心事，心情低落，因此不愿与出租车司机交谈。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I thought of Aunt Nena. She was always the first to hit the floor at family parties. “Always give yourself a reason to dance and sing,” she used to say.(我想起了妮娜姑姑。她总是家庭聚会上第一个跳舞的人。“要永远给自己一个唱歌跳舞的理由”她常说。)”以及第四段中的“This song was like something Analia and I would have sung on one of our road trips. If she were here, she’d be singing even now.(这首歌就像我和安娜莉亚在公路旅行时会一起唱的那种。如果她还在，现在肯定也在跟着唱。)”可知，妮娜姑姑热爱跳舞唱歌，安娜莉亚喜欢和作者一起唱歌，两人都热爱音乐；结合第五段中的“They would want me to enjoy each day the way they’d taught me. To appreciate my job, my friends and my family, the subway and bus rides, talkative taxi drivers, and life.(她们会希望我按照她们教我的方式享受每一天 —— 珍惜我的工作、朋友与家人，珍惜地铁与公交的旅程、爱闲聊的出租车司机，更珍惜生活本身)”可推断，两人都懂得享受生活。因此，热爱音乐和生活是她们的共同点。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“They would want me to enjoy each day the way they’d taught me. To appreciate my job, my friends and my family, the subway and bus rides, talkative taxi drivers, and life.(她们会希望我按照她们教我的方式享受每一天。珍惜我的工作、朋友、家人、地铁和公交车之旅、爱说话的出租车司机，以及生活本身。)”可知，妮娜姑姑和安娜莉亚都教会作者要珍惜当下的每一天，享受生活中的点滴，这正是“活在当下”的人生态度。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的““It sure does,” I said. I opened my window to let the wind in, to let life in, and to sing with a taxi driver for all of New York and Aunt Nena and Analia to hear.(“确实是这样”我说。我摇下车窗，让风进来，让生活进来，然后和出租车司机一起唱歌，仿佛要让整个纽约、妮娜姑姑和安娜莉亚都听到。)”可知，作者从最初拒绝交流，到最终愿意和司机一起唱歌、敞开心扉接纳生活，体现了她向他人打开了心扉。故选D项。 Passage 9 When children do something wrong, parents expect an apology. Children often try to read  their parents’ mind or butter up (奉承) their parents by saying, “I’m sorry”. Even though they did not do anything wrong, they will act in that way because they are scared to make their parents angry. Children always look timid (胆小的) because they have been anxious or nervous about being punished by parents. When parents force them to apologize, they will lose the opportunity to think by themselves why they should apologize or what was wrong. So, how can we make them understand properly what was wrong? If parents never give children a chance and say something like, “That’s not good” or “Say you’re sorry”, children cannot learn to reflect their behavior. So, the first thing that parents should do is listening to their children, asking questions such as what happened, why they did it. Once children have their parents’ attention and feel at ease, they can easily accept their parents’ words. Children do not have enough skill to tell good or bad things. Therefore, it is necessary for parents to teach them what was wrong. When parents explain what was wrong to children, short and simple words should be used as much as possible. Moreover, it would be more effective to tell children what kind of behavior makes parents feel a certain way. For example, it would be good to express mom’s feelings with something like “When you hit me, mom will get hurt.” “When you call me stupid, I feel sad.” In this way, children can understand that they hurt mom or they make her sad.Therefore, they will become able to apologize naturally. That would be more understandable for children why their behavior was wrong than being scolded by parents something like “Hitting is not good!” “You cannot say stupid to someone else.” Many people believe that children are too young to understand what parents say, however, children actually can understand parents’ feeling if parents use simple words and speak calmly. Parents should avoid speaking one-sidedly and always try to listen to children. Talking to each other would be the best way. 1．Why do children apologize when they don’t want to? A．They want to show their politeness. B．They show regrets for their mistakes. C．They want to please their parents. D．They want to act like their parents. 2．What is important for parents in making children apologize? A．Patience. B．Seriousness. C．Timeliness. D．Kindness. 3．What should parents do when explaining children’s wrongdoings? A．Teach children the harm seriously. B．Speak briefly and clearly. C．Do the same thing to children. D．Show what other children do. 4．What is advised in correcting children’s bad behaviors by the author? A．Trying to let children listen to parents. B．Letting them alone because of small age. C．Giving them a lesson about behaviors. D．Communicating with them equally. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。讨论父母如何引导孩子正确道歉。孩子常因害怕父母生气而违心道歉，作者建议父母应先倾听孩子，用简单语言解释错误行为对他人的影响，而非单方面指责。通过平等沟通，孩子能自然理解错误并道歉，而非被迫服从。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Even though they did not do anything wrong, they will act in that way because they are scared to make their parents angry.(尽管他们并没有做错什么，但他们还是会那样做，因为他们害怕惹父母生气)”可知，孩子道歉是因为害怕父母生气，即通过道歉取悦父母，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“So, the first thing that parents should do is listening to their children, asking questions such as what happened, why they did it. Once children have their parents’ attention and feel at ease, they can easily accept their parents’ words.(所以，父母首先应该做的是倾听孩子的心声，询问诸如“发生了什么”“他们为什么这么做”之类的问题。一旦孩子获得了父母的关注并且感到安心，他们就能很容易地接受父母的话)”可知，父母需先倾听孩子、让孩子感到安心，这需要耐心，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“When parents explain what was wrong to children, short and simple words should be used as much as possible. Moreover, it would be more effective to tell children what kind of behavior makes parents feel a certain way.(当父母向孩子解释问题所在时，应尽可能使用简洁明了的词汇。此外，告诉孩子什么样的行为会让父母产生特定的情绪会更加有效)”可知，当家长向孩子解释其不当行为时，应该语言要简洁明了。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Parents should avoid speaking one-sidedly and always try to listen to children. Talking to each other would be the best way.(父母应当避免一味地单方面说教，而应始终努力倾听孩子的意见。相互交流会是最好的沟通方式)”可知，建议避免单方面说教，相互倾听即平等沟通，故选D。 Passage 10 Our first introduction occurred while I was teaching a nursing course at the care center. “You need to meet our new resident, Ruby!” the charge nurse said. I simply said hello to the eighty-nine-year-old lady, and five years later we are what Ruby refers to as BFFs (Best Friends Forever). Over the years, I have realized that in an inter-generational friendship such as ours, each generation has so much to learn and teach each other. Ruby was also a nurse. I loved to hear about her nursing practice, and she was always eager to hear about today’s advances in healthcare. One day, I picked up all four of my grandchildren to visit Ruby. The next inter-generational friendships were born. Over the next few years, I witnessed the happiness that the children and Ruby shared. They developed a mutual love for each other that I wished we could recreate for other elderly people. This thought stayed with me until I retired from nursing a few years later. I spent the next eight months creating Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad: Friendship Comes in All Ages. This labor-of-love book records the many fun events the children created for Ruby over the years. They held surprise birthday parties, tea parties, and took her to school musicals. This book has taken my life by storm as it has received diverse awards and brought many opportunities to publicly speak about inter-generational friendships. My vision for the book was originally on a smaller scale and written to encourage families with children to visit an older adult. I was in awe when entire schools began approaching me to use the book for service projects. One activity that I included in the book, titled The Sunshine Bag Project, took off, and children began giving the elderly these special bags that included letters, cards, and small treasures. It was also a joy to know that in the next chapter of life, I could continue to make a difference to others — all because I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone and take a wonderful step toward authorship. 1．What has the author gained from her connection with Ruby? A．Elderly people feel lonely and require care. B．Nurses have a higher chance of building friendships. C．Modern healthcare can narrow generation gaps. D．Friendships offer valuable lessons between different age groups. 2．What is the main theme of the author’s book? A．The happiness found in friendships across generations. B．The positive effects of having friends. C．The value of offering healthcare services. D．The creation of enjoyable activities. 3．How did the book influence society? A．Schools encouraged children to read more. B．Children began making friends with elderly people. C．More writers created stories about the elderly. D．Service projects became very popular. 4．What is the importance of the book for the author? A．It gave her a steady source of income. B．It helped her get back in touch with old friends. C．It allowed her to make contributions to others’ lives. D．It helped her realize her childhood dream. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与89岁的Ruby建立跨代友谊的经历，以及由此创作书籍并推动社会关注老年人与儿童互动的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Over the years, I have realized that in an intergenerational friendship such as ours, each generation has so much to learn and teach each other. Ruby was also a nurse. I loved to hear about her nursing practice, and she was always eager to hear about today’s advances in healthcare. (多年来，我意识到，在像我们这样的代际友谊中，每一代人都有很多东西可以相互学习和传授。Ruby也是一名护士。我喜欢听她讲她的护理实践，而她总是渴望听到当今医疗保健方面的进展。)”可知，从和Ruby的跨代友谊中，作者学到跨代友谊是互相学习的源泉。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“I spent the next eight months creating Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad: Friendship Comes in All Ages. This labor-of-love book records the many fun events the children created for Ruby over the years. (接下来的8个月里，我创作了《Ruby小姐和Gigi小队：友谊不分年龄》。这本书记录了孩子们多年来为Ruby创造的许多有趣的事件。)”可知，书籍的主题是跨代友谊的快乐。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“One activity that I included in the book, titled The Sunshine Bag Project, took off, and children began giving the elderly these special bags that included letters, cards, and small treasures. (我在书中加入了一个名为“阳光包计划”的活动，这个活动很受欢迎，孩子们开始给老人这些特殊的袋子，里面装着信件、卡片和小宝贝。)”可知，书籍促使儿童主动与老年人建立友谊。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It was also a joy to know that in the next chapter of life, I could continue to make a difference to others — all because I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone and take a wonderful step toward authorship. (当我知道在人生的下一个篇章中，我可以继续为他人带来改变时，我也感到很高兴——这一切都是因为我有勇气走出自己的舒适区，朝着作者的方向迈出了美妙的一步。)”可知，书籍让作者得以持续为他人带来改变，这使她能够为他人的生活做出贡献。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $