专题08 阅读表达（期中真题汇编，天津专用）高二英语上学期

**基本信息** 汇集天津多校高二上期中阅读表达试题，精选动物行为、家庭亲情、文化适应等真实情境语篇，注重语言运用与思维能力融合考查。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读表达|14篇短文（每篇5题）|细节理解（如“杜鹃雏鸟由谁喂养”）、词义猜测（如“sneaky”释义）、主旨概括（如“室友相处建议”）、开放表达（如“如何拓展社交圈”）|情境贴近生活（家庭、校园、跨文化），设问梯度分明（基础题→开放题），渗透文化意识（如留学生活）与思维品质（如推理判断）|

专题08 阅读表达 （一） （25-26高二上·天津第一中学-11月·期中）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文内容回答后面的问题。 Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive. Many kinds of birds are very successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator(猎食动物)gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the "hurt" adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest. Another kind of bird, the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and steal it. But clever scrub jays seem to know when a thief is watching them. So they go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else. Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They don't make nests. Instead, they get into other birds' nests secretly. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them. Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will give its hand to the other. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an animal expert once saw a losing chimp take the winner's hand and start fighting again. Chimps are dishonest in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps come running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, other chimps don't hear them, and they don't need to share their food. As children, many of us learn the saying "You can't fool Mother Nature." But maybe you can't trust her, either. 1. According to the passage, why do many animals behave dishonestly to fool others? (no more than 10 words) 2. How does a plover deal with it when a predator approaches its nest? (no more than 15 words) 3. Who often feed cuckoos' baby birds? (no more than 3 words) 4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 mean? (no more than 1 word) 5. What kind of animal do you like best? And why? (no more than 20 words) （二） （25-26高二上·天津第五十五中学·期中）阅读表达 How many sandwiches does it take to make a pyramid (金字塔)? Three. How many sandwiches does it take to bring your mom on a trip to see the pyramids? Considerably more. Still, that didn’t stop one son from making it happen. Gloria Walker always dreamed of traveling to Giza to see the pyramids, but more than that, she wanted to take her family along. Sadly, Walker was diagnosed with terminal cancer (癌症晚期) last year. Between the cost of travel and the limitations of her illness, that trip of a lifetime didn’t appear likely in the 56-year-old’s future. But her son Dustin was determined to make his mom’s dream come true. He just needed to figure out a way to make it happen. So what better way than making and selling his favorite sandwich using his mom’ recipe, of course - to raise the money? With sale days starting at 4 a. m. to bake homemade rolls, the entire family had been pitching in: Dustin and his wife Halley shared griddle (煎锅) duty; his father helped out with preparation. Dustin’s brother, sister, and children, along with some friends, had all been working to meet the goal. Dustin began to record the team efforts for Instagram, soon gathering a growing circle of sandwich-loving supporters. After that, demand (需求) increased greatly. Without an advanced kitchen, Dustin found it hard to keep up with it. That was when a local food truck owner stepped in with an offer to let Dustin and his family work out of his mobile cooking facility. Over the course of six weeks, the group raised $18,000 - enough for Dustin to take the family to Egypt with money to spare. They would be setting out at the beginning of May. This experience changed his mom’s life. However, Dustin has no plans to change his profession as a result. “So many people say, ‘Are you going to jump into this and open up a shop?’” Dustin said. “I could never. My heart and love is teaching and for the students.” 1. What was Gloria Walker’s dream? (no more than 8 words) 2. What does the underlined part in the fourth paragraph probably mean? ( no more than3 words) 3. What difficulty did Dustin meet with when realizing his mother dream? ( no more than 10 words) 4. What is Dustin’s profession? (no more than 3 words) 5. What do you think of Dustin? Please say it in your own words. (no more than 20 words) （三） （25-26高二上·天津咸水沽第一中学和百中·期中）Sharing a room with a family member or a friend can be tough, but it becomes especially difficult when you're sharing it with someone you hardly know. Here are things you can do to help you deal with having a roommate, no matter who it may be. First of all, you have to remember that you get what you give. If you are nice to others, then others will be nice to you as well. You also need to set boundaries for yourself and for the other person. So before your new roommate moves in, talk to him. Set the rules early on and discuss your expectations. Remember that there are two things that make up any good relationship: trust and respect. The same thing applies to having a roommate. You have to respect each other. Suppose he has that new PS3 game that you've always wanted to try out, what should you do? Ask permission first. If he says no, don’t take it against him. If he lets you borrow his stuff, take care of the item and treat it as if it were your own. Make sure that you return it in the same condition as when you borrowed it. For housework that can be shared, you may want to divide it equally so that you don’t do all the housework. Take turns in washing the dishes. You may do it every other day or you may split the task so that you only have to do it in the morning and your roommate only has to do it at night. When it comes to food and grocery items, determine what can be shared. Don't be too mean when it comes to sharing food. The advantage of sharing food is that both of you can save on time and food preparation. 1. What is the main idea of this passage?(no more than 15 words) 2. What is important for good relationship among roommates? (no more than 5words) 3. What does the underlined word “split” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?(no more than 3 words) 4. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 5?(no more than 5 words) 5. If you live with a roommate, what will you do to get along with him/her ?(no more than 20 words) （四） （25-26高二上·天津第四十七中学·期中）阅读表达 Ahn was carefully cleaning windows of her family’s new Vietnamese restaurant. She turned her vision to look outside the restaurant as a girl about her age walked up the street. Ahn’s family had recently moved to this neighborhood, so she had few friends. The girl paused to study the sign announcing their future opening and then looked directly at Ahn. Ahn smiled shyly and lifted a hand, accidentally waving with the cleaning cloth. The girl laughed at her amusement and waved back in acknowledgment. Ahn hesitated for a while but opened the door. “Hello,” she said with a big smile, adding the first thing that entered her head, “Do you like Vietnamese food?” “I don’t know, but I like to try new things,” the girl said, and then she introduced herself as Gabriela. Ahn could not think of additional conversation until she had a sudden idea. “Please wait here,” she requested. Then she ran into the kitchen and took some Vietnamese candy to Gabriela. She said, “If you enjoy it, I hope you’ll return to the restaurant sometime.” “Excellent, I’ll see you around soon. You can take my word for it.” Gabriela said and headed down the street. The following day, after decorating the restaurant with some beautiful flowers, Ahn saw Gabriela come to her with a plate. Ahn warmly opened the door. Gabriela presented the plate and said, “Your candy is delicious. I’ve never tasted such unique candy. I like it. And my parents and grandmother are also fond of it. I’m really grateful. I bring you biscuits made from my grandmother’s recipe.” Gabriela entered and praised the room with its beautiful decoration.She even assisted Ahn in designing a pamphlet (小册子) for the restaurant. The two girls from very different backgrounds became best friends. Ahn was positive that the restaurant would make a strong impression on the community, that customers would be plentiful, and that she was going to enjoy life, especially the new friendship here. 1. How would Ahn’s family make a living in the new neighborhood? (no more than 5 words) 2. How would you describe Ahn in terms of personalities according to Paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words) 3. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (no more than 5 words) 4. Why did Gabriela carry a plate of biscuits? (no more than 10 words) 5. How do you expand your social circle while you are in a strange environment? (no more than 20 words) （一） （25-26高二上·天津河西·期中）When I was in school, the class I dreaded most was my eighth grade art class. The teacher put down my every attempt at completing an assignment. I simply couldn’t produce art the way she wanted it. Luckily, I’d already proven myself in other creative areas. Yet, that art teacher was successful in convincing me that I had no talent for painting, drawing, or anything related to them. Imagine my surprise when I published my nature photography and became a volunteer art teacher! Unfortunately, my story is all too familiar to many people who come through my workshops and practice. Even more unfortunately, the vast majority of people were so discouraged in childhood that they cut off the creative impulse (冲动) in most areas of their lives. Their teachers, parents, or classmates convinced them they had no talent, so they gave up. The pain of failure was simply too great. Why have we forgotten creativity is an experience, not a result? Let’s consider why we express creativity in first place. To be creative is to be human. Everything we’ve at our disposal (处理) is the result of someone’s creative expression and willingness to take a risk. Even so, for creativity to flower and feel free of encumbrance (累赘), it needs to be about the joyful moments spent creating, not just about what we’ve to show for those moments. Whatever pattern you need to break, try to make it about the pleasure and not about the outcome. Therefore, I’d urge you to curb your perfectionism not enthusiasm! Perfectionism is the leading killer of artistic expression. Relax a little and bring back your childlike nature when you create. Children instinctively (本能地) know how to give over to the joy --- until someone teaches them otherwise! Let your creation be whatever it wants to be. See if it can lead you rather than the other way around. Let your unconsciousness come through, and let the expression of yourself be beautiful regardless of how it compares to anything else. After all, it’s yours, and no one but you could create it! 1. What made the author give up his dream of art? (no more than 15 words) 2. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us? (no more than 10 words) 3. Please explain the underlined word “curb” in English. (no more than 5 words) 4. According to the passage, what is necessary for a creative person? (no more than 10 words) 5. Do you think you are more creative as a student? Please give an example. (no more than 25 words) （二） （25-26高二上·天津部分重点校联考·期中）阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。 During the years working in Peacekeeping Force, I was sent abroad. As a senior analyst, my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long. Like all the old soldiers, we looked forward to receiving mails from home. We soldiers received many “To any service member” mails, which were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home, as an expression of support. I never took any of those letters, since I wrote to my wife on a daily basis, as well as occasionally writing notes to my daughter Jenny’ s classroom, and I didn’t feel I had time to write to anyone else. After five or six months of hearing from the mail — announcing the availability of “To any service member” mail, I decided to take a few of the letters. Because I planned, as time permitted, to drop them a line telling them “Thanks” for their support. I picked up three letters, and placed them in my cargo pocket and went back to work. Over the next week or so, I started responding to the letters. When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home. I had missed spending important festivals with my family. Homesickness seized me. I opened the card and started to read the letter attached, which was a short one. About the third or fourth sentence down, it read, “My daddy is a soldier over there, if you see him tell him hi and I love and miss him.” This statement really touched me and made me miss my family even more. Looking down to the name of the sender, I sat in silence as tears filled my eyes. 1. Who will usually write “To any service member” mails to the author? (No more than 8 words) 2. Why did the author decide to answer some “To any service member” mails later? (No more than 10 words) 3. What set the author missing his own family? (No more than 5 words) 4. How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4? (No more than 6 words) 5. Do you think we should maintain peace in the world and why? Please explain in your own words. (No more than 20 words) （三） （25-26高二上·天津河北·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Teamwork is an important part of the health and fitness program at Spirit Club, where most of the participants have disabilities. Jared Ciner created the program two years ago, “Our main focus is the same thing as any other gym’s, which is to help people be active and healthy, but the difference is that we do change a little bit to make sure that it is the right pace for the people we are working with, so that everybody can follow along.” Ciner used to work as a director for a local organization aimed at helping people with disabilities and as a part-time personal trainer at gyms. “I noticed that many of the people with disabilities I worked with struggled with weight problems, and were looking for more physical methods and more social ways,” he said. His volunteer experience in Ethiopia working with children from very poor families helped him understand the influence of organized physical activity, too. “That helped me realize how much organized physical activity can help people connect to each other and increase people’s self-esteem (自尊)” Ciner said. Classes at Spirit Club are interactive, and students can come with parents. They participate in partnered workouts and learn balance, strength, speed and agility (灵活性). They are also encouraged to eat right. Alan Bradshaw, who is mentally disabled, has been coming to classes for two years. “He recently lost 21 pounds,” said his mother. “He is more outgoing. When he first started, he couldn’t sit on the floor or get down on the floor. He is doing that now. Great changes have happened to him and it is an important step forward for him. He likes the gym because he can make friends easily and exercise at the same time,” she said. 1. What is the main purpose of the program at Spirit Club? (no more than 8 words) 2. What was Jared Ciner before he created Spirit Club?(no more than 15 words) 3. What is Jared Ciner’s view on organized physical activities? (no more than 12 words) 4. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean?(no more than 2 words) 5. What do you think of Spirit Club? Give reasons in your own words.(no more than 25 words) （四） （25-26高二上·天津第二十中学-11月·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 From time to time, life might provide a person with the present of a moment that changes everything. As for me, that came on a plane home in January, 2009. Frankly, as a lawyer, I specialized in corporate law in oil and gas projects. In fact, I’d grown to hate my job. It involved too much paperwork and loads of traveling, which I thought was fairly exhausting. Actually, becoming a lawyer was unintended. I loved my school but it was competitive and students were destined for a good university, and then a graduate plan. That was the track I was on. After graduation, I became a lawyer, but that just made me trapped. I wanted to make a difference, but I had no idea what else I could do. On that life-changing flight, I asked a stewardess to bring me a hot drink. When she returned, I couldn’t help crying. Hugging me, she said, “I don’t know what’s wrong but if you’re crying in business class, you need to change your life.” Those words had a great effect on me. I couldn’t carry on in a job that made me so uncomfortable. After much reflection, I resigned 18 months later. The last time I’d been happy was when I was volunteering at a school. Because of that, my friend Sophia kept telling me I’d love teaching. Then I contacted four schools and became a teacher in the end. No amount of planning would have prepared me for my first day as a teacher. It was stressful, but as I became familiar with the curriculum, I relaxed. Five years on, I’m head of department. Watching my students develop is so rewarding and results day makes me burst with pride. I used to feel scared about the thought of becoming a more senior lawyer, but I’m so positive about the opportunities teaching can offer. I earn less now but I become richer in many ways. Every single day, I feel excited to go to work. 1. Why did the author dislike her job? (no more than 15 words) 2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean? (no more than 3 words) 3. What made the author choose to become a teacher? (no more than 10 words) 4. How does the author’s life change after being a teacher? (no more than 10 words) 5. What kind of career will you choose after graduation? Please explain. (no more than 25 words) （五） （25-26高二上·天津双菱中学·期中）阅读短文， 并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Daniella Hudson grew up in a very creative family. “Mum and Dad made all our furniture,” she said. “Not because we couldn't afford it: they just liked making things. When Daniella visited a design exhibition with her class at the age of ten, she realised she wanted to follow her parents’ example. Since that day, she’s been making furniture. “I’ve learnt by helping Mum and Dad, and through watching videos online. Her first piece was a table, made soon after visiting the exhibition, and similar to one she’d seen there. “They had furniture from the last hundred years, and I copied a 1920s design.” said Daniella. “Unluckily, no one has wanted tables like that. But I was very chuffed because of the good quality of my table.” Daniella started selling her furniture at a local market. “This gave me the chance to find out what people thought about my designs. But finally, I had to give up because the market closed down,” said Daniella. “After that, I started an internet business and it was doing so well.” Recently, Daniella was asked to take part in a local design show. “One of the organisers had bought one of my pieces off the internet. I couldn't believe it when she told me there'd be a thousand visitors.” she said. “I had little idea what visitors would think about it. My furniture is quite different—mine is more traditional,” Daniella said. But Daniella received lots of orders at the show and the future is looking bright for this young design star. 1. Where did Daniella’s interest in creating furniture come from? (no more than 10 words) 2. What does the underlined word “chuffed” in Para 3 mean? (no more than 1word) 3. Why was Daniella invited to a local design show? (no more than 10 words) 4. What is the passage talking about? (no more than 10 words) 5. What do you think of Daniella? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) （六） （25-26高二上·天津耀华中学·期中）Too Far Away from It All? A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people. Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd (牧羊人), and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness. The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life. Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from t All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’.” And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour. 1. What is the TV series Away from It All about?（no more than 8 words） 2. According to the director, why is Away from It All a success?（no more than 15 words） 3. What do the underlined words in Paragraph 4 mean?（no more than 7 words） 4. According to the 4th paragraph, what do many teachers and parents worry about because of Away from It All?（no more than 10 words） 5. Do you agree with Dr. Paula Ray’s saying, “TV can influence young people’s lifestyles”? Please give your reason（s）.（no more than 20 words） （七） （25-26高二上·天津河东·期中）阅读表达 When I first arrived at an Australian high school at the age of 16, I was completely over the moon with everything! I was finally in Australia, something I had been planning for many months. However, as with the majority of exchange students, I met with the common culture shock and I am glad I got through it in the end! Here is what has helped me deal better with culture shock. Firstly, try to really put yourself out there and make friends! Talk, even when you make mistakes! Develop a routine! Think about how you dealt with stress at home and apply it in the new culture: Yoga, sports, going for a walk, or talking to a dear friend? Secondly, try to be positive and see the good aspect in everything. Also, laugh about yourself or whatever is discouraging you — humour helps you make light of a situation. Always remember to ask yourself: What can I learn from this? Thirdly, don’t try to ignore the positive aspects of the other culture. Realizing that doesn’t mean you have to give up all you have learnt or believed in! It simply widens your horizons(眼界) and helps you communicate between different cultures. I am still in touch with my host family that I stayed with ten years ago! They have been a great role model to me and helped me a lot. I’m very grateful for their friendship and generosity while I went through culture shock. 1. How did the writer feel when arriving at Australian high school at first? (no more than 5 words) 2. What does the underlined word “that” refer to? (no more than 10 words) 3. What does the author mainly talk about in the last paragraph? (no more than 10 words) 4. What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? (no more than 12 words) 5. Which tip do you think is the most useful for you? And why? (no more than 25 words) （一） （25-26高二上·天津部分区·期中）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题 (请注意问题后的字数要求) 。 As my plane landed in Pamplona, Spain, I couldn’t help thinking, “As a girl, I’m crazy about going abroad and taking classes in Spanish.” My biggest fear was whether I would be able to communicate with Spanish speakers, and how I would be able to adapt to its culture—so different from America’s, and I’m a girl. After a month of taking classes in Spanish and talking with locals, my language skills improved. When I first started, it was easy to get frustrated when I didn’t understand parts of what my professor was saying, or to feel embarrassed when I had to ask someone to repeat themselves many times. However, people often politely corrected me when I made a mistake, and also offered support and words of encouragement. My growing ability to speak the language made the frustration fade away. And it also helped me advise those with the same fear: speak as much as possible to make it disappear. Another challenge was culture shock. Coming from Seattle, where stores are always open, I had to adjust to stores closing in the afternoons and on Sundays. Plans are made much more slowly, and usually at the last minute, which for someone who values organization and certainty as much as I do, was difficult to get used to. The best way to deal with the culture shock was to change my views. I now appreciate Spanish people’s view: life is more than work, and free time lets people enjoy life outside work with family and friends. Living abroad is always frightening, especially when the language and culture are completely foreign. There will always be challenges, frustrations, and problems. However, learning to deal with them and appreciate the journey has been one of the most valuable things I’ve learned while abroad. 1. What was her biggest fear before she began her life in Spain? (no more than 10 words) 2. What does the underlined phrase “fade away” in Para 2 mean? (no more than 5 words) 3. What did the author do to deal with the culture shock? (no more than 10 words) 4. What was the author’s opinion towards living abroad? (no more than 10 words) 5. Are you willing to study abroad if possible? And why? (no more than 20 words) （二） （25-26高二上·天津静海瀛海学校·期中）阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。 My family had moved into a new house with big back yard. For some time, my older brother and I had been expecting a family pet. Finally, we managed to persuade our parents that the time had come for keeping one. Though my brother and I were of like minds about the goal of having a family member, what exactly it meant to each of us was entirely different. I was excited and happy when my parents brought home the dog, Snoopy. Despite the fun of playing with him，I knew it was really more my brother’s pet than mine. I really, really wanted a cat! I tried to show my joy for getting a pet while trying to hide my disappointment that he wasn’t a cat. My parents must have known how I was feeling because they suggested that I could make a wish about it. Running to my bedroom, I made a wish sincerely that I would have a cat. Not more than a minute or two passed when I heard a faint scratching sound(轻微的抓挠声) coming from the front door. Curious, I stood up, approaching the open front door. There, sitting calmly before me was a large, white cat. I was absolutely amazed! I went close to the white cat, and it began walking towards me. I gathered his mass into my arms and then I went into the back yard where my parents and brother were playing with Snoopy. So, Snowball joined our household that day, too. Although my parents always denied having anything to do with Snowball's arrival, I guessed they might have. However, even if they did somehow arrange for him to appear at the front door at the very moment when I was making a wish for a cat, it would not reduce the miracle of a cat doing in my life. 1. What were the author's parents persuaded to do? (no more than 10 words) 2. Why did the author feel disappointed? (no more than 10 words) 3. What happened to the author after her wish? (no more than 10 words) 4. How can we understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words) 5. What do you think of the author's parents? And why? (no more than 20 words) （三） （25-26高二上·天津滨海紫云中学教育集团·期中）阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 A poor little boy was at a loss (不知所措的) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry, so she brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much should I pay you?” “You needn’t pay anything,” she replied. “My mother has taught me never to accept paying for kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, because of the young woman’s kindness and help, his faith (信心) in humanity (人性) had increased . Years later, the young woman became gravely ill. The local doctors were puzzled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists (专家) could be called in to study her rare disease (罕见的疾病). Dr.Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the consultation (咨询会) When he heard the name of the town she came from, he immediately rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill (账单) to him for approval (批准). He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off.Finally, she looked and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words ... “Paid in full with a glass of milk.” At this moment, she at once realized the medical expense was actually paid by the doctor himself. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you. Love has spread through human hearts and hands.” 1. What did the little boy pay for the milk? (no more than 5 words) 2. Why did the little boy believe more in humanity? (no more than 10 words) 3. What does the underlined word“gravely” mean in the third paragraph? (1 word) 4. Who paid the medical expense actually? (no more than 12 words) 5. What can you learn from the passage? (no more than 20 words) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题08 阅读表达 （一） 【答案】1. Because dishonesty often helps them survive. ##To help them survive. 2. It pretends to have a broken wing and leads the predator away. ##It leads the predator away by pretending to have a broken wing. 3. Their adoptive parents. 4. Dishonest. 5. I like dogs best because they are clever and friendly. （二） 【答案】1. To see the pyramids with her family. 2. Joining in. 3. He was unable to meet/ satisfy the increased demand for sandwiches. Or: His kitchen couldn’t satisfy/ meet the increased demand for sandwiches. Or: He couldn’t keep up with the increased demand for sandwiches. 4. A teacher. 5. He is good son. There is nothing he couldn’t do to make his mom happy. (言之有理即可) （三） 【答案】1. Some advice on how to deal with having a roommate. 2. Trust and respect. 3. Divide. 4. Share food with your roommate. 5. I will set the rules and discuss expectations first and then trust and respect him. （四） 【答案】1. By running a restaurant. 2. Shy but friendly and proactive. 3. I promise. 4. To thank Ahn for the candy. 5. By being friendly and showing interest in others. （一） 【答案】1. His teacher discouraged him and said he had no talent for art. Or: His teacher convinced him that he had no talent for art. 2. Creativity is an experience, not a result. Or: We should enjoy being creative. 3. Limit. / Control. / Hold. / Keep...within limits. / Keep...under control. 4. The childlike nature of creativity. 5. Open. Yes, perhaps I am. I used to draw a lot of imaginative pictures in childhood. Or: Yes, I often make some interesting handmade things by myself. （二） 【答案】1. The general public in his mother country. 2. To tell them “Thanks” for their support. 3. A postmark from his hometown. 4. He missed his family very much. 5. Yes. Only by maintaining peace can we ensure global stability, foster development and promote cooperation among nations for a better future. （三） 【答案】1. To help people be active and healthy. 2. He worked as a director for a local organization and a personal trainer at gyms. 3. It can help people connect to each other and increase their self-esteem. 4. Great progress. 5. It’s wonderful as it helps disabled people stay healthy, make friends and build confidence.（答案不唯一，合理即可） （四） 【答案】1. Because she got fed up with too much paperwork and travelling. Or: Because it involved too much paperwork and a lot of travelling. Or: Because she was tired of too much paperwork and travelling. 2. were scheduled/intended/meant/certain for. 3. Her volunteer experience and her friend’s encouragement. 4. She earns less but works more happily than before. Or: She earns less but becomes richer in many ways. 5. I will choose a job that is related to my interest because the love for job brings the real happiness. （五） 【答案】1. By helping her parents making furniture./ By following her parents example. / it came from her parents/from her parents. 2. satisfied / pleased / happy / glad / delighted / content/ confident 3. Because her works was appreciated / recognized by the organizer. / Because her furniture was quite different / unique / special / welcomed / interesting / appealing. 4. A young design star / A girl who likes making furniture / a story about a young girl who enjoys furniture design. 5. Daniella is a positive girl, because although no one wanted Daniela’s table, Daniela was still positive. （六） 【答案】1. The relaxing countryside lifestyles and people’s kindness. 2. It helps stressed teenagers escape exam pressure and dream of a happier life. 3. Lazy people who watch TV all day. 4. Students avoid homework and exams, becoming lazy. 5. Yes. Teens often copy what they see; relaxing shows may reduce their motivation to work hard. （七） 【答案】1. Completely over the moon. 2. The positive aspects of the other culture. 3. Gratitude to the host family. 4. To share tips on dealing with culture shock. 5. I think the first tip is the most useful for me because making friends can help me adapt to the new environment quickly.（答案不唯一，合理即可） （一） 【答案】1. Fear of not communicating and adapting to a different culture. 2. It means “disappear” or “vanish”. 3. She changed her views. 4. Frightening but valuable. 5. Yes, I am willing to study abroad because it broadens my horizons and enriches my experiences. （二） 【答案】1. They were persuaded to raise /keep a family pet. 2. Because she wanted a cat instead of a dog. 3. A large，white cat appeared at the front door./ She saw a large , white cat at the front door. 4. The author picked up the cat with her arms./ The author held /hugged/embraced the cat with her arms. 5. I think they are great because of their way to realize the kid’s wish is interesting and moving. （三） 【答案】1. He paid nothing. 2. Because of the young woman’s kindness and help. 3. Seriously. 4. Dr. Howard Kelly paid the medical expense. 5. Kindness brings rewards; love spreads through hearts and hands. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题08 阅读表达 （一） （25-26高二上·天津第一中学-11月·期中）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文内容回答后面的问题。 Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive. Many kinds of birds are very successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator(猎食动物)gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the "hurt" adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest. Another kind of bird, the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and steal it. But clever scrub jays seem to know when a thief is watching them. So they go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else. Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They don't make nests. Instead, they get into other birds' nests secretly. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them. Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will give its hand to the other. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an animal expert once saw a losing chimp take the winner's hand and start fighting again. Chimps are dishonest in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps come running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, other chimps don't hear them, and they don't need to share their food. As children, many of us learn the saying "You can't fool Mother Nature." But maybe you can't trust her, either. 1. According to the passage, why do many animals behave dishonestly to fool others? (no more than 10 words) 2. How does a plover deal with it when a predator approaches its nest? (no more than 15 words) 3. Who often feed cuckoos' baby birds? (no more than 3 words) 4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 mean? (no more than 1 word) 5. What kind of animal do you like best? And why? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. Because dishonesty often helps them survive. ##To help them survive. 2. It pretends to have a broken wing and leads the predator away. ##It leads the predator away by pretending to have a broken wing. 3. Their adoptive parents. 4. Dishonest. 5. I like dogs best because they are clever and friendly. 【解析】 这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述自然界中的动物会通过不诚实的行为来帮助自己生存。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段最后一句“Dishonesty often helps them survive.(不诚实的行为常常帮助它们生存)”可知，一些动物的表现出不诚实的行为是因为这样可以帮助它们生存。故答案为Because dishonesty often helps them survive. /To help them survive。 (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段倒数两句“How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the "hurt" adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest.(怎么做呢？它假装翅膀断了，捕食者就会跟随“受伤”的成年鸟，雏鸟便安全地留在巢中)”可知，plover(千鸟)通过假装受伤将捕食者带离鸟巢以保护雏鸟。故答案为It pretends to have a broken wing and leads the predator away. /It leads the predator away by pretending to have a broken wing。 (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段最后一句“When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them.(当雏鸟孵出来时，它们的养父母会喂它们)”可知，杜鹃的雏鸟是由养父母喂养的。故答案为Their adoptive parents。 (4)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据第五段第一句“Chimps are dishonest in other ways, too.(黑猩猩在其他方面也不诚实)”及第四段列举的不诚实行为的事例可知，划线词“sneaky”与“dishonest”同义。故答案为Dishonest。 (5)题解析： 考查观点态度。根据题干要求可知，本题要求考生根据自身情况写出自己最喜欢的动物及原因。故答案可为I like dogs best because they are clever and friendly。 （二） （25-26高二上·天津第五十五中学·期中）阅读表达 How many sandwiches does it take to make a pyramid (金字塔)? Three. How many sandwiches does it take to bring your mom on a trip to see the pyramids? Considerably more. Still, that didn’t stop one son from making it happen. Gloria Walker always dreamed of traveling to Giza to see the pyramids, but more than that, she wanted to take her family along. Sadly, Walker was diagnosed with terminal cancer (癌症晚期) last year. Between the cost of travel and the limitations of her illness, that trip of a lifetime didn’t appear likely in the 56-year-old’s future. But her son Dustin was determined to make his mom’s dream come true. He just needed to figure out a way to make it happen. So what better way than making and selling his favorite sandwich using his mom’ recipe, of course - to raise the money? With sale days starting at 4 a. m. to bake homemade rolls, the entire family had been pitching in: Dustin and his wife Halley shared griddle (煎锅) duty; his father helped out with preparation. Dustin’s brother, sister, and children, along with some friends, had all been working to meet the goal. Dustin began to record the team efforts for Instagram, soon gathering a growing circle of sandwich-loving supporters. After that, demand (需求) increased greatly. Without an advanced kitchen, Dustin found it hard to keep up with it. That was when a local food truck owner stepped in with an offer to let Dustin and his family work out of his mobile cooking facility. Over the course of six weeks, the group raised $18,000 - enough for Dustin to take the family to Egypt with money to spare. They would be setting out at the beginning of May. This experience changed his mom’s life. However, Dustin has no plans to change his profession as a result. “So many people say, ‘Are you going to jump into this and open up a shop?’” Dustin said. “I could never. My heart and love is teaching and for the students.” 1. What was Gloria Walker’s dream? (no more than 8 words) 2. What does the underlined part in the fourth paragraph probably mean? ( no more than3 words) 3. What difficulty did Dustin meet with when realizing his mother dream? ( no more than 10 words) 4. What is Dustin’s profession? (no more than 3 words) 5. What do you think of Dustin? Please say it in your own words. (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. To see the pyramids with her family. 2. Joining in. 3. He was unable to meet/ satisfy the increased demand for sandwiches. Or: His kitchen couldn’t satisfy/ meet the increased demand for sandwiches. Or: He couldn’t keep up with the increased demand for sandwiches. 4. A teacher. 5. He is good son. There is nothing he couldn’t do to make his mom happy. (言之有理即可) 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了达斯汀让母亲的梦想实现的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Gloria Walker always dreamed of traveling to Giza to see the pyramids, but more than that, she wanted to take her family along .(格洛丽亚·沃克一直梦想着去吉萨看金字塔，但更重要的是，她想带着家人一起去。)”可知，格洛丽亚·沃克的梦想是和家人一起去看金字塔。故填To see the pyramids with her family. (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Dustin and his wife Halley shared griddle (煎锅) duty; his father helped out with preparation. Dustin’s brother, sister, and children, along with some friends, had all been working to meet the goal. (达斯汀和妻子哈雷分担煎锅的工作；他的父亲帮忙准备。达斯汀的哥哥、妹妹、孩子们，还有一些朋友，都在努力实现这个目标。)”可知，全家人都参与了进来。所以划线词的意思是“加入”。故填Joining in。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段“After that, demand (需求) increased greatly. Without an advanced kitchen, Dustin found it hard to keep up with it. (在那之后，需求大大增加。没有先进的厨房，达斯汀发现很难跟满足需求量的增加。)”可知，达斯汀在实现他的母亲梦时遇到的困难是他无法满足对三明治日益增长的需求。故填He was unable to meet/ satisfy the increased demand for sandwiches. Or: His kitchen couldn’t satisfy/ meet the increased demand for sandwiches. Or: He couldn’t keep up with the increased demand for sandwiches. (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“My heart and love is teaching and for the students. (我的心和爱是教学和为学生服务。)”可知，达斯汀的职业是一名教师。故填A teacher. (5)题解析： 开放性试题。根据第三段“But her son Dustin was determined to make his mom’s dream come true. He just needed to figure out a way to make it happen. (但她的儿子达斯汀决心让妈妈的梦想成真。他只需要想个办法让它实现。)”可知，他是个好儿子。为了让妈妈高兴，他可以做任何事情。故填He is good son. There is noting he couldn’t do to make his mom happy. （三） （25-26高二上·天津咸水沽第一中学和百中·期中）Sharing a room with a family member or a friend can be tough, but it becomes especially difficult when you're sharing it with someone you hardly know. Here are things you can do to help you deal with having a roommate, no matter who it may be. First of all, you have to remember that you get what you give. If you are nice to others, then others will be nice to you as well. You also need to set boundaries for yourself and for the other person. So before your new roommate moves in, talk to him. Set the rules early on and discuss your expectations. Remember that there are two things that make up any good relationship: trust and respect. The same thing applies to having a roommate. You have to respect each other. Suppose he has that new PS3 game that you've always wanted to try out, what should you do? Ask permission first. If he says no, don’t take it against him. If he lets you borrow his stuff, take care of the item and treat it as if it were your own. Make sure that you return it in the same condition as when you borrowed it. For housework that can be shared, you may want to divide it equally so that you don’t do all the housework. Take turns in washing the dishes. You may do it every other day or you may split the task so that you only have to do it in the morning and your roommate only has to do it at night. When it comes to food and grocery items, determine what can be shared. Don't be too mean when it comes to sharing food. The advantage of sharing food is that both of you can save on time and food preparation. 1. What is the main idea of this passage?(no more than 15 words) 2. What is important for good relationship among roommates? (no more than 5words) 3. What does the underlined word “split” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?(no more than 3 words) 4. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 5?(no more than 5 words) 5. If you live with a roommate, what will you do to get along with him/her ?(no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. Some advice on how to deal with having a roommate. 2. Trust and respect. 3. Divide. 4. Share food with your roommate. 5. I will set the rules and discuss expectations first and then trust and respect him. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。短文主要给出与室友相处的实用建议，助力和谐共处。 (1)题解析： 考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的“Here are things you can do to help you deal with having a roommate, no matter who it may be.(以下是一些你可以做的事情，帮助你应对有室友的情况，无论对方是谁。)”可知，文章核心是提供与室友相处的建议。故填Some advice on how to deal with having a roommate. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Remember that there are two things that make up any good relationship: trust and respect. The same thing applies to having a roommate. (记住，任何良好的关系都由两件事构成：信任和尊重。这同样适用于与室友相处。)”可知，信任和尊重是关键。故填Trust and respect. (3)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据前文“For housework that can be shared, you may want to divide it equally so that you don’t do all the housework. (对于可分担的家务，你可以将其平均分配，这样就不用独自承担所有家务了)”以及“you may split the task so that you only have to do it in the morning and your roommate only has to do it at night. (你可以把任务split开，这样你只需要在早上做，而你的室友只需要在晚上做。)”可知，“split”与前文“divide it equally”表意一致，指“分配”。故填Divide. (4)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第五段中的“When it comes to food and grocery items, determine what can be shared. Don't be too mean when it comes to sharing food. (至于食物和日用品，要确定哪些可以分享。分享食物时不要太吝啬。)”可知，作者建议与室友分享食物。故填Share food with your roommate. (5)题解析： 考查开放探究。需围绕文章建议（友善、设规则、信任尊重、分担家务/分享食物等）展开，语言简洁且符合字数要求。我会制定规则，分担家务、分享食物，并相互尊重。故填I will set rules, share housework and food, and respect each other. （四） （25-26高二上·天津第四十七中学·期中）阅读表达 Ahn was carefully cleaning windows of her family’s new Vietnamese restaurant. She turned her vision to look outside the restaurant as a girl about her age walked up the street. Ahn’s family had recently moved to this neighborhood, so she had few friends. The girl paused to study the sign announcing their future opening and then looked directly at Ahn. Ahn smiled shyly and lifted a hand, accidentally waving with the cleaning cloth. The girl laughed at her amusement and waved back in acknowledgment. Ahn hesitated for a while but opened the door. “Hello,” she said with a big smile, adding the first thing that entered her head, “Do you like Vietnamese food?” “I don’t know, but I like to try new things,” the girl said, and then she introduced herself as Gabriela. Ahn could not think of additional conversation until she had a sudden idea. “Please wait here,” she requested. Then she ran into the kitchen and took some Vietnamese candy to Gabriela. She said, “If you enjoy it, I hope you’ll return to the restaurant sometime.” “Excellent, I’ll see you around soon. You can take my word for it.” Gabriela said and headed down the street. The following day, after decorating the restaurant with some beautiful flowers, Ahn saw Gabriela come to her with a plate. Ahn warmly opened the door. Gabriela presented the plate and said, “Your candy is delicious. I’ve never tasted such unique candy. I like it. And my parents and grandmother are also fond of it. I’m really grateful. I bring you biscuits made from my grandmother’s recipe.” Gabriela entered and praised the room with its beautiful decoration.She even assisted Ahn in designing a pamphlet (小册子) for the restaurant. The two girls from very different backgrounds became best friends. Ahn was positive that the restaurant would make a strong impression on the community, that customers would be plentiful, and that she was going to enjoy life, especially the new friendship here. 1. How would Ahn’s family make a living in the new neighborhood? (no more than 5 words) 2. How would you describe Ahn in terms of personalities according to Paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words) 3. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (no more than 5 words) 4. Why did Gabriela carry a plate of biscuits? (no more than 10 words) 5. How do you expand your social circle while you are in a strange environment? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. By running a restaurant. 2. Shy but friendly and proactive. 3. I promise. 4. To thank Ahn for the candy. 5. By being friendly and showing interest in others. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。讲述了越南女孩Ahn随家人搬到新社区后，通过自家即将开业的餐厅结识了女孩Gabriela，两人从陌生到成为好友的温暖故事。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段“Ahn was carefully cleaning windows of her family’s new Vietnamese restaurant. (Ahn正仔细擦拭家里新开的越南餐厅的窗户)”可知Ahn一家靠经营餐厅谋生。故答案为By running a restaurant. (2)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据第二段“Ahn smiled shyly (Ahn 害羞地笑了)”以及“Ahn hesitated for a while but opened the door. (Ahn犹豫了一会儿，但还是打开了门)”等内容可知，Ahn害羞但友好主动。故答案为Shy but friendly and proactive. (3)题解析： 考查词句猜测。第三段划线句“You can take my word for it (你可以相信我的话)”是固定表达，意为“我保证、我说话算话”，结合Gabriela承诺会再来餐厅也可验证。故答案为I promise. (4)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第四段“Your candy is delicious. I’ve never tasted such unique candy. I like it. And my parents and grandmother are also fond of it. I’m really grateful. I bring you biscuits made from my grandmother’s recipe. (你的糖果真好吃。我从来没吃过这么独特的糖果。我喜欢这糖果。我的父母和祖母也很喜欢它。我真的很感激。我给你带来了我祖母做的饼干)”可知，Gabriela带饼干是为了感谢Ahn的糖果。故答案为To thank Ahn for the candy. (5)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据该故事中Ahn主动分享糖果、Gabriela回赠饼干的互动可知，拓展社交圈的方式可以是待人友善、对他人表现出兴趣等。故答案为By being friendly and showing interest in others. （一） （25-26高二上·天津河西·期中）When I was in school, the class I dreaded most was my eighth grade art class. The teacher put down my every attempt at completing an assignment. I simply couldn’t produce art the way she wanted it. Luckily, I’d already proven myself in other creative areas. Yet, that art teacher was successful in convincing me that I had no talent for painting, drawing, or anything related to them. Imagine my surprise when I published my nature photography and became a volunteer art teacher! Unfortunately, my story is all too familiar to many people who come through my workshops and practice. Even more unfortunately, the vast majority of people were so discouraged in childhood that they cut off the creative impulse (冲动) in most areas of their lives. Their teachers, parents, or classmates convinced them they had no talent, so they gave up. The pain of failure was simply too great. Why have we forgotten creativity is an experience, not a result? Let’s consider why we express creativity in first place. To be creative is to be human. Everything we’ve at our disposal (处理) is the result of someone’s creative expression and willingness to take a risk. Even so, for creativity to flower and feel free of encumbrance (累赘), it needs to be about the joyful moments spent creating, not just about what we’ve to show for those moments. Whatever pattern you need to break, try to make it about the pleasure and not about the outcome. Therefore, I’d urge you to curb your perfectionism not enthusiasm! Perfectionism is the leading killer of artistic expression. Relax a little and bring back your childlike nature when you create. Children instinctively (本能地) know how to give over to the joy --- until someone teaches them otherwise! Let your creation be whatever it wants to be. See if it can lead you rather than the other way around. Let your unconsciousness come through, and let the expression of yourself be beautiful regardless of how it compares to anything else. After all, it’s yours, and no one but you could create it! 1. What made the author give up his dream of art? (no more than 15 words) 2. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us? (no more than 10 words) 3. Please explain the underlined word “curb” in English. (no more than 5 words) 4. According to the passage, what is necessary for a creative person? (no more than 10 words) 5. Do you think you are more creative as a student? Please give an example. (no more than 25 words) 【答案】1. His teacher discouraged him and said he had no talent for art. Or: His teacher convinced him that he had no talent for art. 2. Creativity is an experience, not a result. Or: We should enjoy being creative. 3. Limit. / Control. / Hold. / Keep...within limits. / Keep...under control. 4. The childlike nature of creativity. 5. Open. Yes, perhaps I am. I used to draw a lot of imaginative pictures in childhood. Or: Yes, I often make some interesting handmade things by myself. 【解析】 这是一篇议论文。作者通过自己的亲身经历：八年级时美术老师成功地让他相信，他没有绘画以及与它有关的任何东西的天赋。然而，后来他却成功的出版了自己的自然摄影作品，并成为了一名志愿艺术教师。来说明创造力是一种经验而不是一种结果。我们应该享受创造的过程，找回自己的童真的本性。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Yet, that art teacher was successful in convincing me that I had no talent for painting, drawing, or anything related to them.然而，那位美术老师成功地让我相信，我没有绘画以及与它有关的任何东西的天赋。” 可知“His teacher discouraged him and said he had no talent for art” 符合语境。 故填His teacher discouraged him and said he had no talent for art. Or: His teacher convinced him that he had no talent for art. (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Why have we forgotten creativity is an experience, not a result? Let’s consider why we express creativity in first place. 为什么我们忘记了创造力是一种经验而不是一种结果。”可知“We should enjoy being creative 我们应该享受创造的过程。”符合语境。故填Creativity is an experience, not a result. Or: We should enjoy being creative. (3)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据后文“Perfectionism is the leading killer of artistic expression. 完美主义是艺术表现的头号杀手。”可知第四段第一句 “Therefore, I’d urge you to curb your perfectionism not enthusiasm! 因此，我们应该督促自己去“控制”我们的完美主义思想。” 故填Limit. / Control. / Hold. / Keep...within limits. / Keep...under control。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Relax a little and bring back your childlike nature when you create. 当你创作的时候，放松一点，找回你童真的本性。”可知“The childlike nature of creativity.” 符合语境。故填The childlike nature of creativity. (5)题解析： 开放题。题目意为：作为学生，你觉得你更有创造力吗？请举个例子。Different people have different ideas. 不同的人有不同的答案。所以，你可以填Yes, perhaps I am. I used to draw a lot of imaginative pictures in childhood. Or: Yes, I often make some interesting handmade things by myself。 【点睛】 阅读表达中的开放性问题这种题型是主观性试题。要求考生根据文章涉及的问题，结合个人的观点、经验来回答。此类问题的解答比较容易，考生可根据自己的观点选择较容易回答的来回答。回答此题时必须回答完整，即怎么问就怎么答。注意别出现语法错误。如文中第5小题，题目用的是一般疑问句，所以一定不能丢了yes or no。 （二） （25-26高二上·天津部分重点校联考·期中）阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。 During the years working in Peacekeeping Force, I was sent abroad. As a senior analyst, my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long. Like all the old soldiers, we looked forward to receiving mails from home. We soldiers received many “To any service member” mails, which were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home, as an expression of support. I never took any of those letters, since I wrote to my wife on a daily basis, as well as occasionally writing notes to my daughter Jenny’ s classroom, and I didn’t feel I had time to write to anyone else. After five or six months of hearing from the mail — announcing the availability of “To any service member” mail, I decided to take a few of the letters. Because I planned, as time permitted, to drop them a line telling them “Thanks” for their support. I picked up three letters, and placed them in my cargo pocket and went back to work. Over the next week or so, I started responding to the letters. When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home. I had missed spending important festivals with my family. Homesickness seized me. I opened the card and started to read the letter attached, which was a short one. About the third or fourth sentence down, it read, “My daddy is a soldier over there, if you see him tell him hi and I love and miss him.” This statement really touched me and made me miss my family even more. Looking down to the name of the sender, I sat in silence as tears filled my eyes. 1. Who will usually write “To any service member” mails to the author? (No more than 8 words) 2. Why did the author decide to answer some “To any service member” mails later? (No more than 10 words) 3. What set the author missing his own family? (No more than 5 words) 4. How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4? (No more than 6 words) 5. Do you think we should maintain peace in the world and why? Please explain in your own words. (No more than 20 words) 【答案】1. The general public in his mother country. 2. To tell them “Thanks” for their support. 3. A postmark from his hometown. 4. He missed his family very much. 5. Yes. Only by maintaining peace can we ensure global stability, foster development and promote cooperation among nations for a better future. 【解析】【导语】 本文为一篇记叙文。文章叙述了作者在维和部队服役期间的经历，尤其是收到民众信件并被其中一封来自家乡的信件触动的故事。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据文章第二段“We soldiers received many “To any service member” mails, which were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home, as an expression of support.(我们士兵收到许多“致任何军人”的信件，这些信是由我们祖国的普通民众写给远在异国他乡的士兵的，以此表达他们的支持。)”可知，这些“致任何军人”的信件是由作者祖国的普通民众写的。故答案为：The general public in his mother country. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解题。根据文章第三段“After five or six months of hearing from the mail — announcing the availability of “To any service member” mail, I decided to take a few of the letters. Because I planned, as time permitted, to drop them a line telling them “Thanks” for their support.(在连续五六个月听到有“致任何军人”的信件到来的消息后，我决定拿几封看看。因为我想等有时间的时候，给他们写几句“谢谢”的话，感谢他们的支持。)”可知，作者决定回复一些信件是因为想等有时间的时候给他们写几句“谢谢”的话，感谢他们的支持。故答案为：To tell them “Thanks” for their support. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解题。根据文章第四段“When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home.(当轮到第三封信时，我注意到上面没有回信地址，但有一个来自我家乡的邮戳，这让我想起了家。)”可知，一个来自家乡的邮戳让作者想起了家，从而引发了思乡之情。故答案为：A postmark from his hometown. (4)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据划线句的前文“When it came time to answer the third letter, I noticed it had no return address, but a postmark from my hometown, which made me think of home. I had missed spending important festivals with my family.(第三封信时，我注意到上面没有回信地址，但有一个来自我家乡的邮戳，这让我想起了家。我已经错过了和家人一起度过重要节日的时光。)”可知，划线句前文提到作者因为一个家乡的邮戳引发了思乡之情，故此处划线句Homesickness seized me.意为“思乡之情占据了我”，表达了作者对家人的深切思念。故答案为：He missed his family very much. (5)题解析： 开放性题目，答案不唯一，合理即可。根据文章第一段“During the years working in Peacekeeping Force, I was sent abroad. As a senior analyst, my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long. Like all the old soldiers, we looked forward to receiving mails from home.(在维和部队服役的那些年里，我曾被派往国外。作为一名高级分析师，我的工作日通常长达12到16个小时。和所有老兵一样，我们总是期盼着收到来自家乡的信件。)”可知，文章叙述了作者在维和部队服役期间的经历，尤其是收到民众信件并被其中一封来自家乡的信件触动的故事，故文章通过作者远离家乡的故事来体现维护世界和平的至关重要，因为只有通过和平，才能确保全球稳定、促进发展，并推动各国合作，共同创造更美好的未来。故答案为：Yes. Only by maintaining peace can we ensure global stability, foster development and promote cooperation among nations for a better future. （三） （25-26高二上·天津河北·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Teamwork is an important part of the health and fitness program at Spirit Club, where most of the participants have disabilities. Jared Ciner created the program two years ago, “Our main focus is the same thing as any other gym’s, which is to help people be active and healthy, but the difference is that we do change a little bit to make sure that it is the right pace for the people we are working with, so that everybody can follow along.” Ciner used to work as a director for a local organization aimed at helping people with disabilities and as a part-time personal trainer at gyms. “I noticed that many of the people with disabilities I worked with struggled with weight problems, and were looking for more physical methods and more social ways,” he said. His volunteer experience in Ethiopia working with children from very poor families helped him understand the influence of organized physical activity, too. “That helped me realize how much organized physical activity can help people connect to each other and increase people’s self-esteem (自尊)” Ciner said. Classes at Spirit Club are interactive, and students can come with parents. They participate in partnered workouts and learn balance, strength, speed and agility (灵活性). They are also encouraged to eat right. Alan Bradshaw, who is mentally disabled, has been coming to classes for two years. “He recently lost 21 pounds,” said his mother. “He is more outgoing. When he first started, he couldn’t sit on the floor or get down on the floor. He is doing that now. Great changes have happened to him and it is an important step forward for him. He likes the gym because he can make friends easily and exercise at the same time,” she said. 1. What is the main purpose of the program at Spirit Club? (no more than 8 words) 2. What was Jared Ciner before he created Spirit Club?(no more than 15 words) 3. What is Jared Ciner’s view on organized physical activities? (no more than 12 words) 4. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean?(no more than 2 words) 5. What do you think of Spirit Club? Give reasons in your own words.(no more than 25 words) 【答案】1. To help people be active and healthy. 2. He worked as a director for a local organization and a personal trainer at gyms. 3. It can help people connect to each other and increase their self-esteem. 4. Great progress. 5. It’s wonderful as it helps disabled people stay healthy, make friends and build confidence.（答案不唯一，合理即可） 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Jared Ciner为残疾人创办Spirit Club健身项目，帮助参与者保持健康、建立社交并提升自尊的故事。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“Jared Ciner created the program two years ago, “Our main focus is the same thing as any other gym’s, which is to help people be active and healthy, but the difference is that we do change a little bit to make sure that it is the right pace for the people we are working with, so that everybody can follow along.”(Jared Ciner两年前创办了这个项目。“我们的核心目标和其他任何健身房都一样，就是帮助人们保持活力、身体健康，但不同之处在于，我们会做一些微调，确保项目节奏适合每一位参与的人，让所有人都能跟得上。”)”可知，该项目的主要目的是帮助人们保持活跃和健康。故答案为To help people be active and healthy. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段“Ciner used to work as a director for a local organization aimed at helping people with disabilities and as a part-time personal trainer at gyms.(Ciner 曾担任当地一家旨在帮助残疾人的组织的负责人，同时在健身房担任兼职私人教练。)”可知，创办Spirit Club前，他是当地一个组织的负责人和健身房的私人教练。故答案为He worked as a director for a local organization and a personal trainer at gyms. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第四段““That helped me realize how much organized physical activity can help people connect to each other and increase people’s self-esteem (自尊)” Ciner said.(“这让我意识到，有组织的体育活动能极大地帮助人们彼此建立联结，还能提升大家的自尊心。”Ciner 说道。)”可知，Ciner认为有组织的体育活动能帮助人们相互联系并提升自尊。故答案为It can help people connect to each other and increase their self-esteem. (4)题解析： 考查词义猜测。根据最后一段““He recently lost 21 pounds,” said his mother. “He is more outgoing. When he first started, he couldn’t sit on the floor or get down on the floor. He is doing that now. Great changes have happened to him and it is an important step forward for him. He likes the gym because he can make friends easily and exercise at the same time,” she said.(“他最近瘦了21磅，”他的母亲说，“性格也开朗多了。刚开始的时候，他根本没法坐在地板上，也不能弯腰蹲下，现在这些都能做到了。他身上发生了巨大的变化，这对他来说是重要的一步。他喜欢这家健身房，因为在这里既能轻松交到朋友，又能锻炼身体。”)”可知，Alan Bradshaw发生了很大的积极改变，划线部分“an important step forward”意为“重大的进步”。故答案为Great progress. (5)题解析： 开放回答题。本题为开放性试题，答案合理即可。结合项目帮助残疾人健身、社交、提升自信等作用作答。故答案为It’s wonderful as it helps disabled people stay healthy, make friends and build confidence. （四） （25-26高二上·天津第二十中学-11月·期中）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 From time to time, life might provide a person with the present of a moment that changes everything. As for me, that came on a plane home in January, 2009. Frankly, as a lawyer, I specialized in corporate law in oil and gas projects. In fact, I’d grown to hate my job. It involved too much paperwork and loads of traveling, which I thought was fairly exhausting. Actually, becoming a lawyer was unintended. I loved my school but it was competitive and students were destined for a good university, and then a graduate plan. That was the track I was on. After graduation, I became a lawyer, but that just made me trapped. I wanted to make a difference, but I had no idea what else I could do. On that life-changing flight, I asked a stewardess to bring me a hot drink. When she returned, I couldn’t help crying. Hugging me, she said, “I don’t know what’s wrong but if you’re crying in business class, you need to change your life.” Those words had a great effect on me. I couldn’t carry on in a job that made me so uncomfortable. After much reflection, I resigned 18 months later. The last time I’d been happy was when I was volunteering at a school. Because of that, my friend Sophia kept telling me I’d love teaching. Then I contacted four schools and became a teacher in the end. No amount of planning would have prepared me for my first day as a teacher. It was stressful, but as I became familiar with the curriculum, I relaxed. Five years on, I’m head of department. Watching my students develop is so rewarding and results day makes me burst with pride. I used to feel scared about the thought of becoming a more senior lawyer, but I’m so positive about the opportunities teaching can offer. I earn less now but I become richer in many ways. Every single day, I feel excited to go to work. 1. Why did the author dislike her job? (no more than 15 words) 2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean? (no more than 3 words) 3. What made the author choose to become a teacher? (no more than 10 words) 4. How does the author’s life change after being a teacher? (no more than 10 words) 5. What kind of career will you choose after graduation? Please explain. (no more than 25 words) 【答案】1. Because she got fed up with too much paperwork and travelling. Or: Because it involved too much paperwork and a lot of travelling. Or: Because she was tired of too much paperwork and travelling. 2. were scheduled/intended/meant/certain for. 3. Her volunteer experience and her friend’s encouragement. 4. She earns less but works more happily than before. Or: She earns less but becomes richer in many ways. 5. I will choose a job that is related to my interest because the love for job brings the real happiness. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己从律师改变为老师的职业经历说明找工作应该和兴趣有关，做自己热爱的工作，会给自己带来真正的快乐。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In fact, I’d grown to hate my job. It involved too much paperwork and loads of traveling, which I thought was fairly exhausting. (事实上，我开始讨厌我的工作了。它涉及太多的文书工作和大量的旅行，我认为这是相当累的。)”可知，作者之所以讨厌自己的工作是因为她厌倦了太多的文书工作和旅行。故答案为Because she got fed up with too much paperwork and travelling. Or: Because it involved too much paperwork and a lot of travelling. Or: Because she was tired of too much paperwork and travelling. (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。划线词句后文“That was the track I was on. (那是我当时的轨迹。)”说明那是作者当时设计好了的未来，从而推知划线词句“I loved my school but it was competitive and students were destined for a good university, and then a graduate plan. (我喜欢我的学校，但它竞争激烈，学生们were destined for要上好大学，然后是研究生计划。)”其中划线短语应为“设计好的，设定的，预期的”的意思。故答案为Were scheduled/intended/meant/certain for. (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中“The last time I’d been happy was when I was volunteering at a school. Because of that, my friend Sophia kept telling me I’d love teaching. Then I contacted four schools and became a teacher in the end. (我上一次开心是在学校做志愿者的时候。正因为如此，我的朋友索菲亚一直告诉我，我会喜欢教书。然后我联系了四所学校，最后成为了一名老师。)”可知，是作者志愿者的经历和朋友的鼓励使她成为一名老师。故答案为Her volunteer experience and her friend’s encouragement. (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Watching my students develop is so rewarding and results day makes me burst with pride. I used to feel scared about the thought of becoming a more senior lawyer, but I’m so positive about the opportunities teaching can offer. I earn less now but I become richer in many ways.(看着我的学生成长是如此有意义，一天的结果让我充满了骄傲。我过去一想到要成为一名更资深的律师就感到害怕，但我对教学所能提供的机会非常乐观。我现在挣得少了，但在很多方面我变得更富有了。)”可知，作者成为老师之后，挣得钱少了，但是比以前更加快乐，精神更富有。故答案为She earns less but works more happily than before. Or: She earns less but becomes richer in many ways. (5)题解析： 阅读表达题。通读全文可知，作者通过自己从律师改变为教师的职业经历说明了找工作应该和兴趣有关，做自己热爱的工作，会给自己带来真正的幸福和快乐，所以我会选择一个与我的兴趣相关的工作，因为对工作的热爱能带来真正的幸福。故答案为I will choose a job that is related to my interest because the love for job brings the real happiness. （五） （25-26高二上·天津双菱中学·期中）阅读短文， 并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Daniella Hudson grew up in a very creative family. “Mum and Dad made all our furniture,” she said. “Not because we couldn't afford it: they just liked making things. When Daniella visited a design exhibition with her class at the age of ten, she realised she wanted to follow her parents’ example. Since that day, she’s been making furniture. “I’ve learnt by helping Mum and Dad, and through watching videos online. Her first piece was a table, made soon after visiting the exhibition, and similar to one she’d seen there. “They had furniture from the last hundred years, and I copied a 1920s design.” said Daniella. “Unluckily, no one has wanted tables like that. But I was very chuffed because of the good quality of my table.” Daniella started selling her furniture at a local market. “This gave me the chance to find out what people thought about my designs. But finally, I had to give up because the market closed down,” said Daniella. “After that, I started an internet business and it was doing so well.” Recently, Daniella was asked to take part in a local design show. “One of the organisers had bought one of my pieces off the internet. I couldn't believe it when she told me there'd be a thousand visitors.” she said. “I had little idea what visitors would think about it. My furniture is quite different—mine is more traditional,” Daniella said. But Daniella received lots of orders at the show and the future is looking bright for this young design star. 1. Where did Daniella’s interest in creating furniture come from? (no more than 10 words) 2. What does the underlined word “chuffed” in Para 3 mean? (no more than 1word) 3. Why was Daniella invited to a local design show? (no more than 10 words) 4. What is the passage talking about? (no more than 10 words) 5. What do you think of Daniella? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. By helping her parents making furniture./ By following her parents example. / it came from her parents/from her parents. 2. satisfied / pleased / happy / glad / delighted / content/ confident 3. Because her works was appreciated / recognized by the organizer. / Because her furniture was quite different / unique / special / welcomed / interesting / appealing. 4. A young design star / A girl who likes making furniture / a story about a young girl who enjoys furniture design. 5. Daniella is a positive girl, because although no one wanted Daniela’s table, Daniela was still positive. 【解析】【导语】 文章是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是一个关于一个喜欢家具设计的小女孩丹妮拉的故事。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据文章第二段“When Daniella visited a design exhibition with her class at the age of ten, she realised she wanted to follow her parents’ example. (当丹妮拉在十岁的时候和她的班级参观一个设计展览时，她意识到她想以父母为榜样。)”可知，丹妮拉对制作家具的兴趣来自于帮助她的父母制作家具，她以父母为榜样。故答案为By helping her parents making furniture./ By following her parents example. / it came from her parents/from her parents. (2)题解析： 考查词义猜测。根据划线处上句“Unluckily, no one has wanted tables like that. (不幸的是，没有人想要那样的桌子。)”以及“because of the good quality of my table. (因为我的桌子质量很好)”but表示转折，丹妮拉并没有感到不开心，她是很高兴和满意的因为她的桌子的质量很好。故答案为satisfied / pleased / happy / glad / delighted / content/ confident. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据最后一段““I couldn't believe it when she told me there'd be a thousand visitors.” she said. “I had little idea what visitors would think about it. My furniture is quite different—mine is more traditional,” (当她告诉我将有一千名游客时，我简直不敢相信。她说。“我不知道游客会怎么想。我的家具很不一样——我的更传统。”)”可知，丹妮拉被邀请参加当地的设计展，因为她的作品得到了组织的认可以及因为她的家具很独特与众不同。故填Because her works was appreciated / recognized by the organizer. / Because her furniture was quite different / unique / special / welcomed / interesting / appealing. (4)题解析： 考查主旨大意。根据第二段“When Daniella visited a design exhibition with her class at the age of ten, she realised she wanted to follow her parents’ example. Since that day, she’s been making furniture. “I’ve learnt by helping Mum and Dad, and through watching videos online. (当丹妮拉在十岁的时候和她的班级参观一个设计展览时，她意识到她想以父母为榜样。从那天起，她就开始做家具了。“我通过帮助爸爸妈妈，以及在网上看视频来学习)”以及全文可知，文章主要讲述的是一个关于一个喜欢家具设计的小女孩丹妮拉的故事。故填A young design star / A girl who likes making furniture / a story about a young girl who enjoys furniture design. (5)题解析： 开放性试题。根据文章第三段““Unluckily, no one has wanted tables like that. But I was very chuffed because of the good quality of my table.” (不幸的是，没有人想要这样的桌子。但我很高兴，因为我的桌子质量很好。)”可知，虽然没有人想要丹妮拉设计的桌子，但是丹妮拉很乐观，可知丹妮拉是一个积极向上的女孩。故填Daniella is a positive girl,because although no one wanted Daniela’s table, Daniela was still positive. （六） （25-26高二上·天津耀华中学·期中）Too Far Away from It All? A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people. Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd (牧羊人), and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness. The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life. Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from t All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’.” And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour. 1. What is the TV series Away from It All about?（no more than 8 words） 2. According to the director, why is Away from It All a success?（no more than 15 words） 3. What do the underlined words in Paragraph 4 mean?（no more than 7 words） 4. According to the 4th paragraph, what do many teachers and parents worry about because of Away from It All?（no more than 10 words） 5. Do you agree with Dr. Paula Ray’s saying, “TV can influence young people’s lifestyles”? Please give your reason（s）.（no more than 20 words） 【答案】1. The relaxing countryside lifestyles and people’s kindness. 2. It helps stressed teenagers escape exam pressure and dream of a happier life. 3. Lazy people who watch TV all day. 4. Students avoid homework and exams, becoming lazy. 5. Yes. Teens often copy what they see; relaxing shows may reduce their motivation to work hard. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍英剧《远离尘嚣》以宁静乡村生活治愈青少年压力，却因致学生沉迷、逃避学业而引发教师家长担忧，凸显电视影响youth lifestyle的双刃剑效应。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“Away From It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness. (《远离尘嚣》以宁静的英国乡村为背景，讲述人们善良的简单故事)”可知，电视剧讲述轻松的乡村生活方式和人们的善良。故答案是The relaxing countryside lifestyles and people’s kindness. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段“He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world. (他说，观看《远离尘嚣》有助于青少年忘记考试和家庭作业的压力，以及充满世界的烦恼。)”以及“He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life. (他还声称，今天的年轻人转向更快乐的电视剧是一个好迹象，因为这表明他们想要更快乐、更健康的生活。)”可知，导演认为电视剧的成功是因为它帮助紧张的青少年摆脱考试压力，梦想更幸福的生活。故答案是It helps stressed teenagers escape exam pressure and dream of a happier life. (3)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据第四段“They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework.”(他们说，他们的一些学生和孩子正在变成couch potatoes，并把《远离尘嚣》当作不完成作业的借口。)可推断该短语指“整天看电视的懒人”。故答案是Lazy people who watch TV all day. (4)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第四段“Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. (一些学生甚至拒绝为考试学习，因为他们说只能通过完全避免压力来获得快乐。)”以及“using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework(把《远离尘嚣》当作不完成作业的借口)”可知，很多老师和家长但心看了《远离尘嚣》后学生逃避作业和考试，变得懒惰。故答案是Students avoid homework and exams, becoming lazy. (5)题解析： 开放性题目。结合短文，答案符合逻辑即可，字数不超过20个。例如，可填：Yes. Teens often copy what they see; relaxing shows may reduce their motivation to work hard. （七） （25-26高二上·天津河东·期中）阅读表达 When I first arrived at an Australian high school at the age of 16, I was completely over the moon with everything! I was finally in Australia, something I had been planning for many months. However, as with the majority of exchange students, I met with the common culture shock and I am glad I got through it in the end! Here is what has helped me deal better with culture shock. Firstly, try to really put yourself out there and make friends! Talk, even when you make mistakes! Develop a routine! Think about how you dealt with stress at home and apply it in the new culture: Yoga, sports, going for a walk, or talking to a dear friend? Secondly, try to be positive and see the good aspect in everything. Also, laugh about yourself or whatever is discouraging you — humour helps you make light of a situation. Always remember to ask yourself: What can I learn from this? Thirdly, don’t try to ignore the positive aspects of the other culture. Realizing that doesn’t mean you have to give up all you have learnt or believed in! It simply widens your horizons(眼界) and helps you communicate between different cultures. I am still in touch with my host family that I stayed with ten years ago! They have been a great role model to me and helped me a lot. I’m very grateful for their friendship and generosity while I went through culture shock. 1. How did the writer feel when arriving at Australian high school at first? (no more than 5 words) 2. What does the underlined word “that” refer to? (no more than 10 words) 3. What does the author mainly talk about in the last paragraph? (no more than 10 words) 4. What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? (no more than 12 words) 5. Which tip do you think is the most useful for you? And why? (no more than 25 words) 【答案】1. Completely over the moon. 2. The positive aspects of the other culture. 3. Gratitude to the host family. 4. To share tips on dealing with culture shock. 5. I think the first tip is the most useful for me because making friends can help me adapt to the new environment quickly.（答案不唯一，合理即可） 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一名交换生在澳大利亚高中经历文化冲击的经历，并分享了应对文化冲击的一些建议。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段“When I first arrived at an Australian high school at the age of 16, I was completely over the moon with everything.(当我16岁第一次来到澳大利亚的一所高中时，我对一切都感到非常高兴。)”可知，作者最初到达澳大利亚高中时的感受是非常高兴。故答案是Completely over the moon。 (2)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据上文“Thirdly, don’t try to ignore the positive aspects of the other culture.(第三，不要试图忽视另一种文化的积极方面。)”可知，此处的“that”指代的是上文提到的“the positive aspects of the other culture”。故答案是The positive aspects of the other culture。 (3)题解析： 考查主旨大意。根据最后一段“I am still in touch with my host family that I stayed with ten years ago! They have been a great role model to me and helped me a lot. I’m very grateful for their friendship and generosity while I went through culture shock.(我仍然和十年前住在一起的寄宿家庭保持着联系！他们一直是我的好榜样，给了我很多帮助。我很感激在我经历文化冲击时他们的友谊和慷慨。)”可知，作者在最后一段主要表达了对寄宿家庭的感激之情。故答案是Gratitude to the host family。 (4)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据第二段“Here is what has helped me deal better with culture shock.(以下是一些帮助我更好地应对文化冲击的方法。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是分享应对文化冲击的建议。故答案是To share tips on dealing with culture shock。 (5)题解析： 考查开放性试题。本小题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。结合短文内容，作者给出的应对文化冲击的建议有：第一，试着真正地走出去，结交朋友；第二，试着保持积极的态度，看到事物好的一面；第三，不要试图忽视另一种文化的积极方面。参考短文内容，可回答我认为第一条建议对我最有用，因为交朋友可以帮助我快速适应新环境。故答案是I think the first tip is the most useful for me because making friends can help me adapt to the new environment quickly。 （一） （25-26高二上·天津部分区·期中）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题 (请注意问题后的字数要求) 。 As my plane landed in Pamplona, Spain, I couldn’t help thinking, “As a girl, I’m crazy about going abroad and taking classes in Spanish.” My biggest fear was whether I would be able to communicate with Spanish speakers, and how I would be able to adapt to its culture—so different from America’s, and I’m a girl. After a month of taking classes in Spanish and talking with locals, my language skills improved. When I first started, it was easy to get frustrated when I didn’t understand parts of what my professor was saying, or to feel embarrassed when I had to ask someone to repeat themselves many times. However, people often politely corrected me when I made a mistake, and also offered support and words of encouragement. My growing ability to speak the language made the frustration fade away. And it also helped me advise those with the same fear: speak as much as possible to make it disappear. Another challenge was culture shock. Coming from Seattle, where stores are always open, I had to adjust to stores closing in the afternoons and on Sundays. Plans are made much more slowly, and usually at the last minute, which for someone who values organization and certainty as much as I do, was difficult to get used to. The best way to deal with the culture shock was to change my views. I now appreciate Spanish people’s view: life is more than work, and free time lets people enjoy life outside work with family and friends. Living abroad is always frightening, especially when the language and culture are completely foreign. There will always be challenges, frustrations, and problems. However, learning to deal with them and appreciate the journey has been one of the most valuable things I’ve learned while abroad. 1. What was her biggest fear before she began her life in Spain? (no more than 10 words) 2. What does the underlined phrase “fade away” in Para 2 mean? (no more than 5 words) 3. What did the author do to deal with the culture shock? (no more than 10 words) 4. What was the author’s opinion towards living abroad? (no more than 10 words) 5. Are you willing to study abroad if possible? And why? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. Fear of not communicating and adapting to a different culture. 2. It means “disappear” or “vanish”. 3. She changed her views. 4. Frightening but valuable. 5. Yes, I am willing to study abroad because it broadens my horizons and enriches my experiences. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了她在西班牙学习西班牙语和适应当地文化的经历和感受。她克服了语言障碍和文化冲击的挑战，通过与当地人交流、改变观念，最终融入了当地生活，并学会了欣赏不同的生活方式。作者认为，尽管在国外生活充满挑战，但学会应对和欣赏旅程是最宝贵的收获。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段中“My biggest fear was whether I would be able to communicate with Spanish speakers, and how I would be able to adapt to its culture—so different from America’s, and I’m a girl.( 我最大的担忧在于能否与西班牙语使用者进行交流，以及如何适应其与美国截然不同的文化——而且我还是个女孩。)”可知，作者最大的恐惧是能否与说西班牙语的人交流，以及如何适应与美国截然不同的文化。故答案为：Fear of not communicating and adapting to a different culture. (2)题解析： 考查词义猜测。根据第二段中“However, people often politely corrected me when I made a mistake, and also offered support and words of encouragement. My growing ability to speak the language made the frustration fade away.( 然而，每当我犯错时，人们都会礼貌地纠正我，并且还会给予我支持和鼓励的话语。我不断提高的语言表达能力让那种挫败感逐渐……了。)”可知，当作者出现错误的时候，人们都会礼貌地纠正她并且还会给予支持和鼓励，由此作者随着自己语言表达能力提升的同时，挫败感不断地消失。故划线词意为“消失”，英文表达为“vanish”或者“disappear”。故答案为：It means “disappear” or “vanish”. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段中“The best way to deal with the culture shock was to change my views. I now appreciate Spanish people’s view: life is more than work, and free time lets people enjoy life outside work with family and friends.(应对文化冲击的最佳方式就是改变自己的观念。如今我理解了西班牙人的观点：生活不仅仅是工作，闲暇时间能让人们在工作之余与家人和朋友一起享受生活。)”可知，作者提到应对文化冲击的最好方法是改变自己的观点。故答案为：She changed her views. (4)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据最后一段中“Living abroad is always frightening, especially when the language and culture are completely foreign. There will always be challenges, frustrations, and problems. However, learning to deal with them and appreciate the journey has been one of the most valuable things I’ve learned while abroad.(身处异国他乡总是令人感到恐惧，尤其是当语言和文化完全陌生的时候。总会存在种种挑战、挫折和问题。然而，学会应对这些问题并享受这段旅程，是我在国外期间学到的最有价值的东西之一。)”可知，作者对出国生活的看法是虽然令人害怕，但是很有价值，因为它教会人们如何应对挑战并欣赏这段旅程。故答案为：Frightening but valuable. (5)题解析： 开放性试题。本题为开放性试题，回答合理即可。根据题干“Are you willing to study abroad if possible? And why ?( 如果有可能的话，你愿意出国留学吗？那为什么呢？)”可知，本人认为：我愿意出国留学，因为这能让我开阔视野、丰富阅历。故答案为：Yes, I am willing to study abroad because it broadens my horizons and enriches my experiences. （二） （25-26高二上·天津静海瀛海学校·期中）阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。 My family had moved into a new house with big back yard. For some time, my older brother and I had been expecting a family pet. Finally, we managed to persuade our parents that the time had come for keeping one. Though my brother and I were of like minds about the goal of having a family member, what exactly it meant to each of us was entirely different. I was excited and happy when my parents brought home the dog, Snoopy. Despite the fun of playing with him，I knew it was really more my brother’s pet than mine. I really, really wanted a cat! I tried to show my joy for getting a pet while trying to hide my disappointment that he wasn’t a cat. My parents must have known how I was feeling because they suggested that I could make a wish about it. Running to my bedroom, I made a wish sincerely that I would have a cat. Not more than a minute or two passed when I heard a faint scratching sound(轻微的抓挠声) coming from the front door. Curious, I stood up, approaching the open front door. There, sitting calmly before me was a large, white cat. I was absolutely amazed! I went close to the white cat, and it began walking towards me. I gathered his mass into my arms and then I went into the back yard where my parents and brother were playing with Snoopy. So, Snowball joined our household that day, too. Although my parents always denied having anything to do with Snowball's arrival, I guessed they might have. However, even if they did somehow arrange for him to appear at the front door at the very moment when I was making a wish for a cat, it would not reduce the miracle of a cat doing in my life. 1. What were the author's parents persuaded to do? (no more than 10 words) 2. Why did the author feel disappointed? (no more than 10 words) 3. What happened to the author after her wish? (no more than 10 words) 4. How can we understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words) 5. What do you think of the author's parents? And why? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. They were persuaded to raise /keep a family pet. 2. Because she wanted a cat instead of a dog. 3. A large，white cat appeared at the front door./ She saw a large , white cat at the front door. 4. The author picked up the cat with her arms./ The author held /hugged/embraced the cat with her arms. 5. I think they are great because of their way to realize the kid’s wish is interesting and moving. 【解析】 这是一篇记叙文。作者和哥哥说服父母养一只家庭宠物，但是一开始父母带回来的是一只狗，作者虽然很失望不是猫，但依然很喜欢狗，隐藏起了自己的失望。惊喜的是，父母也给她带了一只猫，在让她许愿后，猫咪就出现在了门口。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段最后两句“For some time, my older brother and I had been expecting a family pet. Finally, we managed to persuade our parents that the time had come for keeping one.”（有一段时间，我哥哥和我一直希望能有一只家庭宠物。最后，我们终于说服了父母，让他们相信是时候养一个了。）可知，作者的父母被说服养一只宠物。根据要求，答案长度不能超过10个单词。故答案为They were persuaded to raise /keep a family pet. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段第四句和第五句“I really, really wanted a cat! I tried to show my joy for getting a pet while trying to hide my disappointment that he wasn’t a cat.”（我真的很想要一只猫！我试着表现我养宠物的喜悦，同时又试着掩饰我对他不是猫的失望。）可知，作者感到失望是因为她想要的是一只猫而不是一只狗。根据要求，答案长度不能超过10个单词。故答案为Because she wanted a cat instead of a dog. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段最后两句“Curious, I stood up, approaching the open front door. There, sitting calmly before me was a large, white cat.”（我好奇地站了起来，走向开着的前门。那儿，一只又大又白的猫静静地坐在我面前。）可知，在许愿后，作者在前门看到了一只又大又白的猫。根据要求，答案长度不能超过10个单词。故答案为A large，white cat appeared at the front door./ She saw a large , white cat at the front door. (4)题解析： 考查句意猜测。根据“I went close to the white cat, and it began walking towards me.”我走近那只白猫，它开始向我走来。根据第四段第三句中的“then I went into the back yard where my parents and brother were playing with Snoopy”（然后我走进后院，我的父母和哥哥正在那里和史努比玩）可知，此处是指作者抱着猫走进后院，所以“I gathered his mass into my arms”的意思是作者用胳膊抱起了猫。根据要求，答案长度不能超过10个单词。故答案为The author picked up the cat with her arms./ The author held /hugged/embraced the cat with her arms. (5)题解析： 考查开放性回答。回答问题时，应先表达你对作者的父母的看法，再说明原因，看法和原因应基于故事内容。故参考答案为I think they are great because of their way to realize the kid’s wish is interesting and moving. （三） （25-26高二上·天津滨海紫云中学教育集团·期中）阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 A poor little boy was at a loss (不知所措的) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry, so she brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much should I pay you?” “You needn’t pay anything,” she replied. “My mother has taught me never to accept paying for kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, because of the young woman’s kindness and help, his faith (信心) in humanity (人性) had increased . Years later, the young woman became gravely ill. The local doctors were puzzled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists (专家) could be called in to study her rare disease (罕见的疾病). Dr.Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the consultation (咨询会) When he heard the name of the town she came from, he immediately rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill (账单) to him for approval (批准). He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off.Finally, she looked and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words ... “Paid in full with a glass of milk.” At this moment, she at once realized the medical expense was actually paid by the doctor himself. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you. Love has spread through human hearts and hands.” 1. What did the little boy pay for the milk? (no more than 5 words) 2. Why did the little boy believe more in humanity? (no more than 10 words) 3. What does the underlined word“gravely” mean in the third paragraph? (1 word) 4. Who paid the medical expense actually? (no more than 12 words) 5. What can you learn from the passage? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1. He paid nothing. 2. Because of the young woman’s kindness and help. 3. Seriously. 4. Dr. Howard Kelly paid the medical expense. 5. Kindness brings rewards; love spreads through hearts and hands. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个贫穷小男孩得到一位年轻女子的一杯牛奶帮助，多年后成为医生的男孩回报女子恩情的故事，体现了善良与爱的传递。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“You needn’t pay anything,” she replied.(“你不需要支付任何费用，”她回答道。)可知，小男孩没有为牛奶付钱。故答案为He paid nothing. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“As Howard Kelly left that house, because of the young woman’s kindness and help, his faith in humanity had increased. (当霍华德・凯利离开那所房子时，由于这位年轻女子的善良和帮助，他对人性的信心增强了。)”可知，小男孩因女子的善良和帮助而更相信人性。故答案为Because of the young woman’s kindness and help. (3)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据第三段中的“The local doctors were puzzled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists could be called in to study her rare disease.(当地医生感到困惑，最终将她送往大城市，邀请专家研究她的罕见疾病。)”可知，医生看到他的并感到困惑病送往大城市，由此可推断，此处指的是她的病情严重，所以划线单词的意思与“严重地”意义相近。故答案为Seriously. (4)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据最后一段“At this moment, she at once realized the medical expense was actually paid by the doctor himself. (此时，她立刻意识到医疗费实际上是医生自己支付的。)”结合前文可知，“医生”即霍华德・凯利，由此可知，是霍华德・凯利医生支付的医药费。故答案为Dr. Howard Kelly paid the medical expense. (5)题解析： 开放性题目。全文通过“一杯牛奶”的善举与回报，体现了善良会带来回报、爱通过心灵和双手传递的主题。故答案为Kindness brings rewards; love spreads through hearts and hands.(开放性试题，答案合理即可)。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $