第一次月考复习之阅读理解记叙文15篇（江苏专用）-2026-2027学年高一英语必修第一册（译林版）

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第一次月考复习之阅读理解记叙文15篇 （江苏专用） 篇目 文体类型 核心主题概括 Passage 1 哲理记叙文 年轻女子说出伤害好友的话后悔不已，向智者求助；借风中羽毛的故事揭示言语一旦说出便无法收回，告诫人们说话要三思 Passage 2 人物回忆记叙文 回忆母亲在 Aspen 的成长岁月，历经矿业城镇兴衰、流感灾难，母亲懂事顾家，坚持爱好，见证小城转型滑雪胜地的时代变迁 Passage 3 生活故事记叙文 火车因故长时间延误，原本互不搭理的陌生乘客开始彼此交谈互动，一次意外延误造就了一段温暖难忘的旅途经历 Passage 4 成长记叙文 高中新生 Jamie 性格腼腆，面对学业挑战内心焦虑但意志坚定；在同学们的帮助下完成项目，领悟到高中的困难不必独自面对 Passage 5 感悟类记叙文 作者结合北极海上亲身经历，介绍黑暗对睡眠、身体修复、心理健康的益处，打破对黑暗的恐惧，体会黑暗带来的疗愈与顿悟 Passage 6 人物故事记叙文 身患糖尿病的少年 Jaden 得知弗林特市饮水铅污染，创作系列漫画，用售卖所得捐款援助当地孩子，鼓励少年关注环境问题 Passage 7 感悟记叙文 自由撰稿人深陷频繁查看邮件的内耗状态，删除邮件 APP 后学会给自己设立工作边界，懂得适度休息对提升工作效率的意义 Passage 8 人物传记类记叙文 80 岁的梅景田四十余年坚守，志愿守护石峡关长城，带动村民组建志愿保护队伍，毕生愿望是长城得到妥善保护并对外开放 Passage 9 人物故事记叙文 竞速攀岩运动员曹龙，手臂受伤后转练速度攀岩，成为国内 5 秒内完成 15 米赛道的第一人；讲述竞技心态，立志继续突破自我 Passage 10 成长感悟记叙文 作者英语考试失利，陷入自我否定；吸取教训，刻苦刷题复盘，补考取得成功，感悟勤奋努力终会收获回报的人生道理 Passage 11 人物故事记叙文 高中生 Britney Gallivan 完成数学额外学分挑战，研究纸张对折的物理规律，创下纸张对折 12 次的吉尼斯纪录，从中收获宝贵人生经验 Passage 12 人物故事记叙文 养育九个孩子的母亲 Merrill 追逐梦想攻读医学院，在家人支持下即将成为女性神经外科医生，建议大家忠于自己真正热爱的目标 Passage 13 生活故事记叙文 新年家庭聚会上，作者组织字母游戏，家人依次分享回忆；儿子 Ryan 讲到祖辈结缘的嘉年华，唤起家族记忆，收获充满爱的新年 Passage 14 人物记叙文 Gordon Hartman 看到残疾女儿无法正常游玩，变卖产业，建造包容乐园 Morgan’s Wonderland，残疾与普通孩子共同玩乐，传递每个孩子都该拥有快乐的理念 Passage 15 生活感悟记叙文 儿子入学之后，作者体验 “学生家长” 的全新角色，经历早晨手忙脚乱的困境，调整心态，学会克制焦虑，收获从容的家庭晨间相处模式 Passage 1 A young woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She regretted it immediately and would like to do anything to take the words back. What she had said hurt her friend so much that the woman herself also felt very painful. To make up what she had done, she went to an old wise man in the village and asked for advice. The old man understood the young woman’s suffering. He knew he must help her. He knew he could never remove her pain, but he could teach. And he also knew the result would depend only on her character. “Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put a single feather on the doorstep of each house in the village before the sun rises,” he said. The young woman hurried home to prepare for it, even though the feather pillows were very dear to her. All night long, she made her efforts alone in the cold. Finally it got light and she placed the last feather on the step of the last house. Just as the sun rose, she returned to the old man. “Now,” said the man, “go back and refill your pillows with the feathers you have put on the steps. Then everything will be as it was before.” “You know that’s impossible! The wind blew away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!” The young woman was surprised. “That’s true,” said the old man. “Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once your words are spoken, no matter how much effort you make and how sincere you are, you can never return them to your mouth. Choose your words well and protect people you love from being hurt.” 1．The young woman suffered from ________. A．her friend’s advice B．the old man’s advice C．what she had said D．what her friend had said 2．According to Paragraph 2, the old man _______. A．could remove her pain B．knew a lot about her character C．refused to teach her D．decided to help her learn something 3．When did the woman come back to the old man? A．At sunrise B．At midnight C．In the evening D．In the afternoon 4．After the woman came back to him, the old man advised her to _______. A．put the feathers back to the pillows B．make some new pillows C．take away the feathers D．Find more feathers 5．What can we learn from the story? A．Taking one’s advice before doing. B．Thinking carefully before speaking. C．Asking for advice when you have troubles. D．Talking to people when you have troubles. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个女人说了一句伤害她最好朋友的话，之后就后悔了。为了弥补自己所做的，她找到一位智者，智者教了她一个道理：说话前要三思。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“ What she had said hurt her friend so much that the woman herself also felt very painful. (她说的话伤害了她的朋友，这个女人自己也感到很痛苦)”可知，那年轻女子为她所说的话感到痛苦。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“He knew he must help her. He knew he could never remove her pain, but he could teach.(他知道他必须帮助她。他知道他永远无法消除她的痛苦，但他可以教)”可知，老人决定帮助女人学习一些道理，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Just as the sun rose, she returned to the old man.(太阳刚刚升起，她就回到了老人身边)”可知，女人在日出的时候回到了老人身边，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段中“go back and refill your pillows with the feathers you have put on the steps.(回去用你放在台阶上的羽毛填满你的枕头)”可知，女人回去找老人后，老人建议她将羽毛装回枕头里，故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once your words are spoken, no matter how much effort you make and how sincere you are, you can never return them to your mouth. Choose your words well and protect people you love from being hurt.(你的每一句话都像风中的羽毛。一旦你说出了你的话，无论你付出多少努力，多么真诚，你永远不能收回你的话。说话注意点，保护你爱的人不受伤害)”可推知，从这个故事中我们可以得知：说话前要三思，故选B。 Passage 2 My mother was born in Aspen, Colorado, a mining (矿业) town then. Until she was ten, Aspen was a busy mining town. The largest mines were still operating. Her class at school was very large. The streets were busy with horses and horse-drawn wagons (四轮马车). There were few cars. Locals traveled, even to Glenwood, by train. Her father, with his brother, operated one of Aspen’s stores. Unluckily, the 1918 influenza (流行性感冒) struck, killing many young men including her father and uncle. Aspen’s major mines shut down. Only a few small mines operated. Many long-time locals left; many businesses, including her father’s store, closed; her class became small. Life returned to normal in her teens and early twenties. Her social circle became the center of her life. Cars were common, and that enabled them to see the world beyond Aspen. They made weekend trips to Ashcroft, climbing the Elk Mountain. They made trips to Glenwood to swim. Upon high school graduation, my mother went to work to help support her mother and sisters and brothers. She worked at Kobey’s, a clothing store in the Hyman Mall. Meanwhile, she didn’t give up her love for music and dance. She joined two different dance bands and often played the piano. In her 30’s, Aspen decided to break away from mining and started to focus on promoting itself as a ski destination to develop its economy. Therefore, my mother’s generation was encouraged to learn to ski. Like other members of the newly formed Aspen Ski Club, she was taught to ski by André Roch, the founder of the Aspen Ski Club. She then went on ski trips, including climbing and skiing down the challenging Hayden Peak. There were ups and downs those years of her life before she was a mother, but her memories were mostly of the ups. 1．What happened to Aspen after the 1918 influenza? A．The locals were stuck in town. B．The mining industry disappeared. C．Education was no longer valued. D．Its population fell rapidly. 2．What was the author’s mother like according to the text? A．Creative and outgoing. B．Responsible and active. C．Careful and independent. D．Hard-working and quiet. 3．What marked the change of Aspen’s focus? A．The growth of cars. B．The popularity of music. C．The promotion of skiing. D．The disappearance of mines. 4．How does the author describe his mother’s life before his birth? A．By comparing it to his own life. B．Through specific social changes. C．Through her family background. D．By focusing on her achievements. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文记叙了作者母亲在Aspen的成长经历。从矿业城镇的童年，到1918年流感带来的困境，再到青年时期社交生活的丰富和滑雪运动的发展，展现了母亲一生中的人生起伏与美好回忆。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“Unluckily, the 1918 influenza struck, killing many young men including her father and uncle. Aspen’s major mines shut down. Only a few small mines operated. Many long-time locals left; many businesses, including her father’s store, closed; her class became small. (不幸的是，1918年的流感来袭，夺走了许多年轻人的生命，包括她的父亲和叔叔。Aspen的主要矿场关闭了。只有几家小矿场还在运营。许多长期居住在这里的当地人离开了；许多生意，包括她父亲的商店，都关门了；她的班级人数变少了。)”可知，我们可以推断出Aspen的人口因为流感和经济衰退而迅速减少。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“Upon high school graduation, my mother went to work to help support her mother and sisters and brothers. She worked at Kobey’s, a clothing store in the Hyman Mall. Meanwhile, she didn’t give up her love for music and dance. She joined two different dance bands and often played the piano. (高中毕业后，我母亲去工作以帮助养活她的母亲和兄弟姐妹。她在Hyman Mall的一家服装店Kobey’s工作。同时，她并没有放弃对音乐和舞蹈的热爱。她加入了两个不同的舞蹈乐队，并经常弹钢琴。)”可知，作者的母亲是一个有责任感且活跃的人，她既要工作养家，又坚持自己的音乐和舞蹈爱好。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第五段中“In her 30’s, Aspen decided to break away from mining and started to focus on promoting itself as a ski destination to develop its economy. (在她30多岁的时候，Aspen决定摆脱采矿业，开始专注于将自己推广为一个滑雪胜地以发展经济。)”可知，Aspen的关注点从采矿业转变为了推广滑雪。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“Unluckily, the 1918 influenza struck, killing many young men including her father and uncle. Aspen’s major mines shut down. Only a few small mines operated. Many long-time locals left; many businesses, including her father’s store, closed; her class became small. (不幸的是，1918年的流感来袭，夺走了许多年轻人的生命，包括她的父亲和叔叔。Aspen的主要矿场关闭了。只有几家小矿场还在运营。许多长期居住在这里的当地人离开了；许多生意，包括她父亲的商店，都关门了；她的班级人数变少了。)”以及倒数第二段中“In her 30’s, Aspen decided to break away from mining and started to focus on promoting itself as a ski destination to develop its economy. Therefore, my mother’s generation was encouraged to learn to ski. (在她30多岁的时候，Aspen决定摆脱采矿业，开始专注于将自己推广为一个滑雪胜地以发展经济。因此，我母亲那一代人被鼓励去学习滑雪。)”以及通读全文，作者通过描述Aspen的社会变迁，如流感的来袭、经济的衰退、滑雪的推广等，来间接描绘他母亲在这些变迁中的生活。B选项“Through specific social changes. ( 通过具体的社会变迁。)”符合题意。故选B。 Passage 3 My journey home from school is nothing special. The train is always busy but I usually find a seat and start reading or texting my friends, making sure, like everyone else, not to look at other people. But last Tuesday was different. I was happily listening to some new music when the train suddenly stopped. This wasn’t unusual and I didn’t think anything of it. Then after about five minutes, I noticed people were starting to get a bit angry. Fifteen minutes later, people started getting angrier. The longer the train stood still, the angrier people became until finally the announcement came: “We are sorry to announce that this train is delayed (延误). ” That seemed to calm people down and so we all went back to what we were doing before, but soon there was another announcement: “It will be a long time before we get there — a train had broken down in front of us.” There was a large sigh throughout the carriage (车厢) but then something unexpected happened: complete strangers started talking to each other. I started chatting to a couple of young tourists. They were from Spain and they were travelling around the UK so I suggested some places they should visit. Next I really surprised myself by starting a conversation with a businesswoman. She was going to take three months to climb Qomolangma. It was great talking to her. Then I decided to get up and go for a walk down the train. I met a woman who had been a student at my school seven years before and knew lots of my teachers. While we were talking, we heard there was a patient in another part of the train who needed help and the woman from my school jumped into action. It turned out she was a nurse and when she came back, she was welcomed as a hero. Then, after two hours, we started moving again. Everyone clapped and cheered and some people, complete strangers three hours before, even hugged. I will never forget the day the train stopped and people started talking. 1．How did the author do when the train suddenly stopped? A．He turned to the other passengers. B．He let out a long deep sigh. C．He paid no attention to it. D．He got angry at once. 2．Why did the train stop? A．It broke down. B．It ran out of gas. C．The track was under repair. D．A previous train stopped working. 3．Why did the author consider the journey unforgettable? A．Talking to strangers made him happy. B．He saved a person’s life on the train. C．He met some classmates during the trip. D．It was the first time he had met with an accident. 4．What did the author talk about with the nurse? A．Some famous tourist spots. B．Their former teachers. C．Some stories of businesswomen. D．Their mountain-climbing experiences. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在一次火车延误期间，与车厢里的陌生人展开交流，度过了一段难忘的时光。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I was happily listening to some new music when the train suddenly stopped. This wasn’t unusual and I didn’t think anything of it. Then after about five minutes, I noticed people were starting to get a bit angry.( 我正开心地听着新歌，突然火车停了下来。这并不罕见，我也没多想。大约五分钟后，我注意到人们开始有点生气了)”可知，当火车突然停下时，作者并没有太在意。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“That seemed to calm people down and so we all went back to what we were doing before, but soon there was another announcement: “It will be a long time before we get there — a train had broken down in front of us.”(这似乎让大家平静了下来，于是我们都继续做之前的事；但很快又传来一则通知：“我们还要很久才能到站——前面有一辆火车抛锚了)”可知，火车停下的原因是前面有一列火车抛锚了。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“There was a large sigh throughout the carriage (车厢) but then something unexpected happened: complete strangers started talking to each other(车厢里传来一声长长的叹息，但随后发生了一件意想不到的事：完全陌生的人开始互相交谈)”以及最后一段“I will never forget the day the train stopped and people started talking.（我永远不会忘记火车停下、人们开始交谈的那一天。）”可知，火车停下后，完全陌生的人开始互相交谈，作者永远不会忘记火车停下、人们开始交谈的那一天，可推理出作者之所以认为这次旅程难忘，是因为与陌生人交谈让他感到开心。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“I met a woman who had been a student at my school seven years before and knew lots of my teachers(我遇到了一位七年前曾在我学校读书的女士，她认识我的很多老师)”以及第四段“It turned out she was a nurse and when she came back, she was welcomed as a hero(原来她是一名护士，当她回来时，她被当作英雄欢迎)”可知，作者和这位护士谈到了他们以前的老师。故选B项。 Passage 4 It was a September day, and as usual, the halls of Pine High School were filled with excitement. Students of all grades were rushing around. But for one student, today was unlike any other day. Today was the first day of high school for a freshman, Jamie. Jamie had always been a bit of a shy kid, but she had always loved her studies. She made up her mind to make the most of her high school years, but she knew that it wouldn’t be easy. As she walked down the hallways, Jamie couldn’t help but feel worried. The older students seemed so confident, while she felt small and unimportant. But Jamie was determined to succeed, no matter what challenges came her way. It wasn’t long before Jamie was faced with a challenge. In her first week of school, she was assigned (分派) a project that required a lot of research and planning. Jamie tried her best, but she soon realized that she was in over her head (力不从心). As she struggled to complete the project, Jamie began to doubt (怀疑) herself. She wondered if she was cut out for high school. But then, something great happened. Jamie’s classmates began to notice how hard she was working, and they started to offer her help and support. They gave her advice on how to manage her time better, and they shared their tips for getting through assignments. With their help, Jamie was able to complete the project on time and with great success. From that day on, Jamie realized that high school was not a challenge to be faced alone. With the help and support of her classmates, she was able to deal with any difficulty that came her way. And as she grew more confident in herself and her abilities, she knew that she was destined (注定) for great things. 1．What can we know about Jamie on the first day of high school? A．She was filled with confidence. B．She was no longer shy as usual. C．She lost heart and was disappointed. D．She was worried but determined. 2．What was Jamie asked to do in her first week? A．Complete a project. B．Join a research team. C．Focus on her interests. D．Plan well ahead of time. 3．What did Jamie’s classmates do after noticing how busy she was? A．They laughed at her. B．They showed off their success. C．They did her homework for her. D．They offered her encouragement. 4．Which of the following can best describe Jamie’s attitude to her high school life? A．Curious. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeful. D．Uncaring. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了新生Jamie在高中第一天的经历和感受，以及她在面对首个大型项目挑战时如何在同学帮助下获得成功的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As she walked down the hallways, Jamie couldn’t help but feel worried. The older students seemed so confident, while she felt small and unimportant. But Jamie was determined to succeed, no matter what challenges came her way. (当Jamie走在走廊上时，她不禁感到担心。高年级的学生看起来很自信，而她却觉得自己渺小而不重要。但Jamie下定决心要成功，无论遇到什么挑战。)”可知，Jamie在进入高中的第一天感到担忧但下定决心要成功。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“It wasn’t long before Jamie was faced with a challenge. In her first week of school, she was assigned (分派) a project that required a lot of research and planning. (没过多久，Jamie就面临了一个挑战。在学校的第一周，她被分配了一个需要大量研究和规划的项目。)”可知，Jamie在学校的第一周被分配了一个需要大量研究和规划的项目。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Jamie’s classmates began to notice how hard she was working, and they started to offer her help and support. They gave her advice on how to manage her time better, and they shared their tips for getting through assignments. With their help, Jamie was able to complete the project on time and with great success. (Jamie的同学们开始注意到她学习有多努力，他们开始给她提供帮助和支持。他们就如何更好地管理时间给了她建议，还分享了完成作业的技巧。在他们的帮助下，Jamie能够按时并成功地完成了项目。)”可知，Jamie的同学们在注意到她有多忙后，主动给她提供了鼓励和帮助。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“From that day on, Jamie realized that high school was not a challenge to be faced alone. With the help and support of her classmates, she was able to deal with any difficulty that came her way. And as she grew more confident in herself and her abilities, she knew that she was destined (注定) for great things. (从那天起，Jamie意识到高中生活并不是要独自面对的挑战。在同学们的帮助和支持下，她能够应对遇到的任何困难。随着她对自己和自身的能力越来越有信心，她知道自己注定会成就大事。)”可知，Jamie在面对困难时得到了同学们的帮助和支持，并成功地完成了任务，这让她对高中未来生活充满了希望。故选C项。 Passage 5 On the first night of the new moon, I stand beneath an inky expanse of sky at a Northern California campsite. The darkness is so profound that my outstretched hand vanishes before my eyes. It’s not just an absence of light I’m experiencing: the darkness feels tangible, with a weight and texture of its own. The most well-known benefit of the darkness is the role it plays in releasing melatonin (褪黑素). This critical hormone doesn’t just help us sleep, but can also reduce DNA damage by boosting the body’s own genetic repair machinery. Evidence also reveals that the magic we feel in the darkness is closely associated with better mental health. My own fascination with the dark began in October of 2022, when I found myself floating in a raft (木筏) in the Arctic Sea. Our expedition guide had motored our rubber raft away from the artificial lights of our larger ship, turned the outer engine off, and instructed us to be silent. My shipmates and I looked up into the enormous night sky as stars moved in the black space above. The darkness was so dense that I couldn’t tell up from down, or where the night sky ended, and the inky sea began. I felt a surge of positive feelings flowing through me as I gazed at the stars on that dark Arctic night. The experience changed my relationship to darkness. As someone who’d always enjoyed the idea of going to bed early to get a good night’s sleep, I decided to turn off artificial lights and electronic devices earlier in the evening. I also began wondering what “dose” of dark each night was ideal for my health. Artists, poets and songwriters have long understood our fear of the dark as well as the comfort it can bring us. For me, it’s the Simon & Garfunkel hit song, The Sound of Silence — which starts off with the line “Hello darkness, my old friend” — that captures the essence of why escaping the light is necessary at times. It reminds us that some of our most profound moments of healing and insight happen in the dark. 1．Which of the following statements about darkness is NOT TRUE? A．It can better our sleep quality. B．It can improve our mental health. C．It can protect us from DNA damage. D．It can change our damaged genes. 2．What does the Arctic experience show about the author? A．He initially feared total darkness. B．He discovered a new scientific phenomenon. C．He regretted joining the expedition. D．His perception of darkness shifted greatly. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．We should escape the light all the time. B．Artists, poets and songwriters fear darkness. C．Darkness brings some beautiful moments to us. D．The Sound of Silence captures the essence of light. 4．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．My Arctic Adventure: A Night Under the Stars. B．Beyond Fear: The Unseen Benefits of Darkness. C．Art and Science: How Darkness Heals Us. D．Melatonin: Nature’s Repair Mechanism. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要讲述了作者在北极海上的黑暗夜晚中，对黑暗的新认识和感受。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“This critical hormone doesn’t just help us sleep, but can also reduce DNA damage by boosting the body’s own genetic repair machinery. (这种关键的激素不仅能帮助我们入睡，还能通过增强人体自身的基因修复机制来减少 DNA 损伤。)”可知，黑暗有助于睡眠，并能通过增强身体自身的基因修复机制来减少DNA损伤。根据第二段“Evidence also reveals that the magic we feel in the darkness is closely associated with better mental health.( 研究结果还表明，在黑暗中所产生的那种神奇的感觉与良好的心理健康状况有着密切的关联。)”可知，黑暗与更好的心理健康有关。而D项“It can change our damaged genes.(它可以改变我们受损的基因)”未提及；因此D项说法不正确。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段“The experience changed my relationship to darkness.( 这段经历改变了我对黑暗的看法。)”可知，这次北极的经历极大地改变了作者对黑暗的看法和感受。以及本段中“As someone who’d always enjoyed the idea of going to bed early to get a good night’s sleep, I decided to turn off artificial lights and electronic devices earlier in the evening. I also began wondering what “dose” of dark each night was ideal for my health.( 作为一个一直喜欢早睡以获得充足睡眠的人，我决定在晚上更早的时候关掉人造灯光和电子设备。同时，我也开始思考每晚适宜的黑暗程度对我的健康究竟有多重要。)”可知，作者之前可能也重视睡眠，但这次经历让他更加关注黑暗本身对健康的作用，从而主动减少夜间人造光源的使用，并思考理想的黑暗“剂量”。这表明他对黑暗的感知发生了巨大的转变。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Artists, poets and songwriters have long understood our fear of the dark as well as the comfort it can bring us. (艺术家、诗人和词曲作者们早就深知我们对黑暗的恐惧，以及它能给我们带来的慰藉。)”可知，黑暗既能带来恐惧也能带来慰藉。再根据该段最后一句“It reminds us that some of our most profound moments of healing and insight happen in the dark.( 这让我们明白，我们那些最为深刻的成长与顿悟时刻往往发生在黑暗之中。)”可知，黑暗能带来深刻的疗愈和洞察时刻，这些可以被视为美好的时刻。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章描述了黑暗的深邃感，接着阐述了黑暗的科学益处（褪黑素、睡眠、DNA保护、心理健康），然后通过作者的北极经历，展示了黑暗带来的深刻情感体验以及个人态度的转变，最后引用艺术作品来强调黑暗在疗愈和顿悟方面的重要作用。选项B“Beyond Fear: The Unseen Benefits of Darkness(超越恐惧：黑暗的无形益处)”最全面、最准确地概括了文章主旨。故选B项。 Passage 6 Jaden Anthony, a boy from Brooklyn, New York, was born with a disease called diabetes (糖尿病), a condition that often leaves him feeling thirsty. Deeply aware of the importance of clean water, he became concerned when he learned of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In 2014, the city began using water that contained dangerous levels of lead (铅), which is harmful to all, especially children. Even small amounts could cause diseases and affect learning abilities. Therefore, Jaden wanted to do something to help the kids in Flint. Being a comic book fan, Jaden decided to create his own to raise awareness about clean water and donate funds. “Kid Brooklyn,” he explained in an interview, “aims to make both kids and adults recognize global dangers.” In the first book of a series, the main character Kid Brooklyn and his friends are given an unusual Sun Stone that helps them develop super powers. They use those powers to keep the planet clean and safe. Jaden works with illustrators to bring the characters and stories to life. Jaden was twelve years old when his first book was published in October 2017. A dollar from every book Jaden sells is donated to Green for All, an organization to bring clean, fresh water to the families in Flint. Future issues of the comic will promote different environmental causes. Jaden wants to encourage children all over the world to become scientists and engineers who can fix the problems caused by climate change. He also has a message for the kids of the world who don’t have the same access to clean water as he has. “Don’t get sad. Don’t lose any hope. We got you.” 1．What made Jaden take action to help the children? A．He visited Brooklyn on holiday. B．His disease became more serious. C．He noticed water pollution in Flint. D．His learning abilities were affected. 2．What is mainly written about the kids in the first book? A．Their problem. B．Their donation. C．Their friendship. D．Their contribution. 3．What can be learned about future comic issues? A．They will inspire scientists. B．They will offer climate solutions. C．They will target diabetes research. D．They will support more green efforts. 4．Which of the following could best describe Jaden? A．Caring. B．Intelligent. C．Humorous. D．Grateful. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了患有糖尿病的男孩Jaden Anthony为解决弗林特水危机创作漫画并捐款的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In 2014, the city began using water that contained dangerous levels of lead (铅), which is harmful to all, especially children. Even small amounts could cause diseases and affect learning abilities. Therefore, Jaden wanted to do something to help the kids in Flint. (2014年，该市开始使用含铅量超标的水，这对所有人都有害，尤其是儿童。即使是很小的量也可能导致疾病并影响学习能力。因此，Jaden想为弗林特的孩子们做点什么。)”可知，是Jaden注意到弗林特的水污染问题，促使他采取行动帮助那里的孩子们。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“In the first book of a series, the main character Kid Brooklyn and his friends are given an unusual Sun Stone that helps them develop super powers. They use those powers to keep the planet clean and safe. (在一系列漫画的第一本中，主角“布鲁克林小子”和他的朋友们得到了一块不寻常的太阳石，帮助他们开发超能力。他们利用这些能力来保持地球的清洁和安全。)”可知，第一本漫画主要讲述了主角和他的朋友们利用超能力为地球做贡献的故事。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Future issues of the comic will promote different environmental causes. (未来的漫画将宣传不同的环保事业。)”可知，未来的漫画将支持更多的环保努力。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“In 2014, the city began using water that contained dangerous levels of lead (铅), which is harmful to all, especially children. Even small amounts could cause diseases and affect learning abilities. Therefore, Jaden wanted to do something to help the kids in Flint. (2014年，该市开始使用含铅量超标的水，这对所有人都有害，尤其是儿童。即使是很小的量也可能导致疾病并影响学习能力。因此，Jaden想为弗林特的孩子们做点什么。)”可知，Jaden Anthony因为注意到弗林特的水污染问题，决定创作漫画并捐款来帮助那里的孩子们，这表明他是一个有爱心的人。故选A。 Passage 7 As a freelance (自由职业的) writer, the structure of my workday can often vary wildly. Sometimes, it feels as if I have too much to do — other days, too little. Yet no matter the shape of my 9 to 5, one thing remains constant: emails. About a year ago, I found my email-checking habit had become more distracting (分心的) than usual. When working on my computer, I found myself nervously checking my phone for unread emails whenever hitting a mental block. Even worse, during lunch or walks, that habit of checking would come with me, making my breaks an extension of the workday. The little red dot on my Gmail app had become a marker of my professional image: the more unread emails, the more I felt I was failing. By quickly responding to everyone, I convinced myself I was seen as reliable by my paymasters and therefore worthy of the work I needed to pay my electricity bills, so I could charge my phone, read my emails and carry on the endless cycle. However, speed doesn’t always mean quality. I was always contactable — but at what cost? I took on too much work, not allowing myself space to reflect on the value of my work. The content machine kept running and I was busy, producing “word salad” onto the internet. Something needed to change. After a particularly crazy week of nonstop emailing, I deleted the email app. The difference was immediately noticeable. I began to rest better. Now, my workdays remain unpredictable, but I’ve realised that a lack of structure needn’t stop me setting boundaries (边界) for myself. Uninterrupted breaks help me focus when I get back to work. Taking a few hours to respond to messages — instead of just minutes — often makes no difference to the sender and allows me to digest the content properly. I am still surviving as a freelancer in a fast-paced industry, but now I can spend my time endlessly checking my phone for Instagram stories instead. 1．How did the email-checking habit affect the author? A．It caused him mental disorder. B．It made his breaks less relaxing. C．It kept him extremely impatient. D．It changed the structure of his workday. 2．Why did the author feel the need to respond to emails quickly? A．He wanted to avoid long working hours. B．He sought high pay to cover electricity bills. C．He desired to maintain a professional image. D．He believed multitasking ensured employment. 3．What does the author imply by mentioning “word salad” in paragraph 4? A．He was far from productive. B．He valued quality over quantity. C．His work was creative and tasteful. D．His work lacked meaningful content. 4．What does the author learn after deleting the email app? A．Email senders prefer thoughtful replies. B．Social media is more important than email. C．Setting boundaries can improve work efficiency. D．Freelancers should get used to a fast-paced lifestyle. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为自由职业者改变查邮件习惯后的感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“When working on my computer, I found myself nervously checking my phone for unread emails whenever hitting a mental block. Even worse, during lunch or walks, that habit of checking would come with me, making my breaks an extension of the workday. (当我在电脑上工作时，每当遇到思维障碍，我就会紧张地查看手机是否有未读邮件。更糟糕的是，在午餐时间或散步时，查看手机的习惯也会如影随形，让我的休息时间变成了工作日的延伸。)”可知，查看邮件的习惯让作者的休息时间变得不那么放松。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The little red dot on my Gmail app had become a marker of my professional image: the more unread emails, the more I felt I was failing. By quickly responding to everyone, I convinced myself I was seen as reliable by my paymasters and therefore worthy of the work I needed to pay my electricity bills, so I could charge my phone, read my emails and carry on the endless cycle. (Gmail应用上的那个小红点已经成了我职业形象的标志：未读邮件越多，我就越觉得自己很失败。通过快速回复每个人，我让自己相信，在雇主眼中我是个可靠的人，因此值得获得那份用来支付电费的工作，这样我就能给手机充电、查看邮件，然后继续这个无尽的循环。)”可知，作者觉得需要快速回复邮件是因为他想维护自己的职业形象。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“I took on too much work, not allowing myself space to reflect on the value of my work. The content machine kept running and I was busy, producing “word salad” onto the internet. (我承担了太多的工作，没有给自己空间去思考我工作的价值。内容机器一直在运转，我很忙，在互联网上制造着“文字沙拉”。)”可推知，作者用“文字沙拉”暗示自己的工作缺乏有意义的内容。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Now, my workdays remain unpredictable, but I’ve realised that a lack of structure needn’t stop me setting boundaries (边界) for myself. Uninterrupted breaks help me focus when I get back to work. (现在，我的工作日仍然不可预测，但我已经意识到，缺乏结构并不妨碍我为自己设定界限。不间断的休息有助于我回到工作时集中注意力。)”可知，作者在删除邮件应用后学到了设定界限可以提高工作效率。故选C。 Passage 8 Even at 80, Mei Jingtian still patrols (巡逻) the Shixiaguan part of the Great Wall. With over40 years of experience, he taps the overgrown ground with a wooden stick, warning wild animals for safety. He lives in Shixia village near the 8.6-kilometer part. Shixia villagers have a deep love for the wall. Mei remembers when he ran and played hide-and-seek with his friends on the large building as a child. However, in 1979, when he returned to Shixia after working outside for years, he was shocked by the terrible situation of the old wall. “Some villagers even took stones from it to build their houses,” Mei says. To protect the wonder, Mei volunteered as a guardian (守护者), patrolling 20 kilometers daily, preventing people from taking stones, writing on the wall or dropping litter. In 1984, a Great Wall protection program started. With Mei’s effort, the situation gradually picked up. Realizing the importance of protection, more and more villagers returned the stones they had taken and joined Mei on patrol. In 2006, as village head, Mei set up a volunteer protection organisation, and about 80 of 100 villagers joined as guardians. His niece, Liu Hongyan, encouraged by him, also became a guardian in 2019. “When I was a child, my uncle always told me his patrol stories and talked about the history of the Great Wall,” Liu says. “It is my duty and responsibility to protect the Great Wall.” Mei’s hard work has made a difference. From 2015 to 2023, 289 protection projects were allowed and thousands of guardians joined. Even though there is progress, the Shixiaguan part still remains closed to the public. “My biggest wish,” Mei says, “is to see the Great Wall well-protected and open for all to visit, encouraging more people to join us in protecting it.” 1．What made Mei Jingtian decide to protect the Great Wall? A．The dream of being a hero. B．The influence of his friends. C．The poor condition of the Great Wall. D．Encouragement from the villagers. 2．What do the underlined words “picked up” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Improved. B．Appeared. C．Remained. D．Worsened. 3．Which of the following best describes Mei Jingtian? A．careful and confident. B．kind-hearted and humorous. C．creative and curious. D．responsible and strong-willed. 4．What does the text mainly talk about? A．A lifelong guardian of the Great Wall. B．Villagers’ deep love for the Great Wall. C．The progress in protecting the Great Wall. D．A Practical Great Wall protection program. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了梅景田守护长城的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“However in 1979, when he returned to Shixia after working outside for years, he was shocked by the terrible situation of the old wall. “Some villagers even took stones from it to build their houses,” Mei says. To protect the wonder, Mei volunteered as a guardian (守护者), patrolling 20 kilometers daily, preventing people from taking stones, writing on the wall or dropping litter.(然而在1979年，当他在外面工作多年后回到石峡村时，他被古老城墙的糟糕状况震惊了。“一些村民甚至从上面取石头来盖房子，”梅景田说。为了保护这个奇迹，梅自愿成为一名守护者，每天巡逻20公里，防止人们取石头、在墙上写字或扔垃圾。)”可知，长城的糟糕状况让梅景田决定保护长城。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“In 1984, a Great Wall protection program started. With Mei’s effort, the situation gradually picked up. Realizing the importance of protection, more and more villagers returned the stones they had taken and joined Mei on patrol.(1984年，长城保护项目启动。在梅的努力下，情况逐渐picked up。越来越多的村民意识到保护的重要性，归还了他们拿走的石头，并和梅一起巡逻。)”可知，在梅的努力下，情况逐渐好转，越来越多的村民意识到保护的重要性，归还了他们拿走的石头，并和梅一起巡逻，故picked up意思是“改善，好转”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Even at 80, Mei Jingtian still patrols (巡逻) the Shixiaguan part of the Great Wall. With over 40 years of experience, he taps the overgrown ground with a wooden stick, warning wild animals for safety.(即使到了80岁，梅景田仍然在长城的石峡关段巡逻。凭借40多年的经验，他用木棍敲打杂草丛生的地面，警告野生动物注意安全。)”、以及第三段中“In 2006, as village head, Mei set up a volunteer protection organisation, and about 80 of 100 villagers joined as guardians.(2006年，作为村长，梅成立了一个志愿者保护组织，100名村民中有80人加入了守护者行列。)”可知，梅景天40多年如一日坚持巡逻长城，阻止破坏行为，还成立志愿保护组织带动村民参与，80岁高龄仍坚守岗位，能看出他有责任心且意志坚定。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“Even at 80, Mei Jingtian still patrols (巡逻) the Shixiaguan part of the Great Wall. With over 40 years of experience, he taps the overgrown ground with a wooden stick, warning wild animals for safety.(即使到了80岁，梅景田仍然在长城的石峡关段巡逻。凭借40多年的经验，他用木棍敲打杂草丛生的地面，警告野生动物注意安全。)”可知，文章主要讲述了梅景田守护长城的故事，即这篇文章主要讲的是长城的终身守护者。故选A。 Passage 9 How fast can someone climb 15 meters — the height of a five-story building? The answer from Chinese speed climber Cao Long is 4.98 seconds. The 23-year-old is the third person to have completed the speed climbing route — a l5-meter-tall wall with foot and hand holds — within 5 seconds. The other two are Indonesian athletes Kiromal Katibin and Veddrig Leonardo. People have given Cao many nicknames, such as “fastest man in China” and “Chinese Spider-Man”. According to Cao, the result of speed climbing can differ every time due to its highly demanding and stressful nature. In this race, two climbers compete at the same time, and since it’s a sport that finishes within seconds, achieving success requires perfection. Athletes must have the right balance of focus, confidence and courage to take risks. “Keeping a level head is the key,” Cao said. “Everyone wants to win. But the more you want it, the more likely you’ll mess up. Being too calm and trying to avoid any mistakes won’t do you any good either because that mindset takes away your advantages and your willingness to fight.” Cao went on to note, “You just have to find the right balance.” But this pressure, in fact, is part of the reason why Cao loves the sport. Cao took his first step into the world of climbing at the age of 8. Like many kids starting out, he mainly focused on bouldering (抱石岩) and lead climbing (先锋攀岩), doing well in both. Unfortunately, at the age of 18, Cao had surgery after injuring his left arm in a competition. It was after that surgery that Cao decided to give speed climbing a try because it requires different techniques from bouldering and lead climbing and puts less pressure on his previously injured body parts. It turned out that Cao was great at speed climbing as well, even though he thinks he is hardly the strongest athlete. In his eyes, setting a national record of 4.98 seconds has already become a thing of the past. “I will continue to work hard and climb my way to the top.” said Cao. 1．What can we learn from the passage? A．Cao focused on bouldering and lead climbing at the age of 18. B．Cao is nicknamed ”fastest man in China” for creating a world record. C．Cao thinks speed climbing can be influenced by the tough natural environment. D．Cao is the first person in China to finish the speed climbing 15-meter-tall route within 5 seconds. 2．What does “keep a level head” mean in paragraph 4? A．Expect to win. B．Keep body balance. C．Keep the head up. D．Stay calm. 3．Why did Cao choose speed climbing? A．Speed climbing affects his body less. B．He did much better in speed climbing. C．He thought speed climbing was more attractive. D．It requires similar techniques used in bouldering and lead climbing. 4．Which of the following can best describe Cao? A．Outgoing and confident. B．Brave and creative. C．Determined and strong-minded. D．Modest and curious. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍有“中国蜘蛛侠”之称的竞速攀岩运动员曹龙的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The 23-year-old is the third person to have completed the speed climbing route—a l5-meter-tall wall with foot and hand holds — within 5 seconds. The other two are Indonesian athletes Kiromal Katibin and Veddrig Leonardo. People have given Cao many nicknames, such as “fastest man in China” and “Chinese Spider-Man”. (这位23岁的运动员是第三个在5秒内完成这条15米高的攀岩路线的人。另外两人是印度尼西亚运动员基罗玛尔·卡蒂宾和维德里格·莱昂纳多。人们给曹取了很多绰号，比如“中国最快的人”和“中国蜘蛛侠”)”可知，曹是中国第一个在5秒内完成15米高路线的人。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“Being too calm and trying to avoid any mistakes won’t do you any good either because that mindset takes away your advantages and your willingness to fight.” Cao went on to note, “You just have to find the right balance.” But this pressure, in fact, is part of the reason why Cao loves the sport.(过于冷静，试图避免任何错误也不会对你有任何好处，因为这种心态会夺走你的优势和战斗的意愿。”曹接着说：“你只需要找到正确的平衡。”但事实上，这种压力也是曹热爱这项运动的部分原因)”可知，曹认为比赛中应该保持适度冷静，这样才能头脑清醒，D项：stay calm(保持冷静)合乎题意。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“It was after that surgery that Cao decided to give speed climbing a try because it requires different techniques from bouldering and lead climbing and puts less pressure on his previously injured body parts. (正是在那次手术之后，曹决定尝试一下竞速攀岩，因为它需要不同于抱石和攀岩的技术，而且对他之前受伤的身体部位的压力更小)”可知，曹选择竞速攀岩是因为速度攀岩对他的身体影响较小。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“It was after that surgery that Cao decided to give speed climbing a try because it requires different techniques from bouldering and lead climbing and puts less pressure on his previously injured body parts.(正是在那次手术之后，曹决定尝试一下速度攀岩，因为它需要不同于抱石和攀岩的技术，而且对他之前受伤的身体部位的压力更小)”以及最后一段“In his eyes, setting a national record of 4.98 seconds has already become a thing of the past. “I will continue to work hard and climb my way to the top.” said Cao.(在他看来，创造4.98秒的全国纪录已经成为过去。“我会继续努力工作，爬上我的顶峰。”曹说)”在受伤之后，依然坚持攀岩以及在创造4.98秒的全国纪录之后继续努力工作，冲刺顶峰。由此推知，曹是意志坚定和坚强的。故选C。 Passage 10 I was sitting in my high school classroom, nervously tapping my pencil against the desk as I awaited the start of the English exam. As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar. In a state of panic, I hurriedly wrote down my answers, hoping that somehow, by some stroke of luck, they would be correct. But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. As the final bell rang, I handed in my paper with a heavy heart. In the days that followed, I couldn’t shake the feeling of failure that hung over me like a dark cloud. I replayed the exam over and over in my mind, analyzing every question, every answer, searching for clues as to where I had gone wrong. But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before. When the time came to retake the exam, I was ready. I approached each question with confidence and clarity, drawing upon the lessons I had learned from my previous missteps. When the results were announced, I held my breath as I scanned the list of names. And there it was — my name, shining brightly among the list of successful candidates. At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. And as I look back on that sunny afternoon in the high school classroom, I am grateful for the lessons it taught me, and the person it helped me become. 1．Why did the author panic when he first took the exam? A．He sat with a pounding heart. B．He was in a hurry when answering the questions. C．He was not familiar with the foreign language. D．He found the questions too difficult. 2．What did the author do after he failed in the exam? A．He attended valuable lessons in school. B．He retook the exam over and over again. C．He promised to arm himself with eagerness. D．He determined to engage himself in learning. 3．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “devouring”? A．Being targeted at. B．Being absorbed in. C．Being credited to. D．Being responsible for. 4．Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with according to his valuable lessons? A．All study and no play makes Jack a dull boy. B．If not us, who? If not now, when? C．The best is yet to come. D．Effort and diligence bring success. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从一次考试失败的经历中变得坚忍不拔的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar.(当考试开始的钟声敲响时，我的心开始狂跳。我打开考试手册，浏览了一下问题，我感到一阵恐慌。这些问题似乎很陌生，话题也很陌生。)”和“But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. (但随着时间的推移，我意识到我似乎无法理解面前的问题。)”可知，作者感到恐慌是因为他发现考试的问题似乎很陌生，题目不熟悉，也就是觉得问题太难了。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before.(有了这个新发现的智慧，我保证下次我会做得更好。我以全新的决心投入到学习中，如饥似渴地啃书本，以前所未有的热情复习过去的考试。)”可知，作者考试失败后，下定决心投入到学习中，如饥似渴地读书和练习以前的考试题目。故选D项。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线单词句中“I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before.(我以全新的决心投入到学习中，devouring书本，以前所未有的热情复习过去的考试。)”可知，此处为作者全神贯注地阅读书籍。故可猜测划线单词devouring为“全神贯注地阅读”，与B项Being absorbed in“全神贯注”意思一致。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before.(但在沮丧期间，我开始意识到我失败了，是的，但我也在这条路上学到了宝贵的教训。有了这个新发现的智慧，我保证下次我会做得更好。我以全新的决心投入到学习中，全神贯注地阅读书籍，以前所未有的热情复习过去的考试。)”以及倒数第二段中“At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. (在那一刻，所有的努力工作，所有的熬夜和早起，都是值得的。)”可推知，根据作者的宝贵经验，作者最有可能同意的是努力和勤奋会带来好运。故选D项。 Passage 11 A common claim states that a sheet of paper cannot be folded in half more than seven times. But is this true? In 2002, Britney Gallivan, then a junior in high school in Pomona, California, folded a single piece of paper in half 12 times. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most times to fold a sheet of paper in half. The prompt that led Gallivan to accomplish this was an extra-credit challenge in math class to fold anything in half 12 times. Her teacher asked the students to fold something thicker: a piece of paper. Gallivan said “it was very frustrating, as I had many unsuccessful attempts at trying to fold different papers in half. I began to question if folding paper in half more than eight times could be impossible.” However, Gallivan recalled. “I knew I needed to understand what was limiting the folding progression.” The equations (方程式) that Gallivan came up with calculated how many times a sheet of paper could be folded. She found that in order to fold many times, a long thin sheet is needed — the more a sheet is folded, the thicker the resulting stack becomes, and once the stack becomes thicker than it is long, there is nothing left to fold. She ultimately set her record with a sheet of tissue paper she found online that was 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) — more than three-quarters of a mile, or over a kilometer long, Guinness World Records noted. “Working on the problem took a tremendous amount of time and effort,” Gallivan said. “As frustrating as it was at times, I learned an immense amount from the experience, which has been valuable to me throughout my life in more capacities than one would expect.” Since Gallivan set her record, others have made claims of folding a sheet of paper more than 12 times. Still, “I anticipate that my current record will be surpassed,” Gallivan said. 1．What prompts Gallivan to accept the challenge? A．Peer pressure. B．Mathematics anxiety. C．Academic requirement. D．Guinness World Records. 2．Under what circumstances is it impossible to fold a paper in half more times? A．The stack is as thick as it’s long. B．The paper is neither long nor thin. C．The stack is thicker than it’s long. D．The paper is longer than it’s thick. 3．What can we learn about Gallivan’s attempts? A．It’s risky. B．It’s fruitless. C．It’s meaningless. D．It’s energy-consuming. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Gallivan’s record is impossible to break. B．Folding paper in half is merely a math problem. C．Folding things in half may not be limited to 12. D．Folding paper 12 times is a required credit in high schools. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了加州12岁的学生将一张纸对折了12次，她目前保持着将一张纸对折次数最多的吉尼斯世界纪录。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“The prompt that led Gallivan to accomplish this was an extra-credit challenge in math class to fold anything in half 12 times. Her teacher asked the students to fold something thicker: a piece of paper.(促使Gallivan完成这一任务的是数学课上的一个额外学分挑战，将任何东西对折12次。她的老师让学生们折叠一些更厚的东西：一张纸)”可知，促使Gallivan接受折纸挑战的是学术上的需要。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段中“She found that in order to fold many times, a long thin sheet is needed — the more a sheet is folded, the thicker the resulting stack becomes, and once the stack becomes thicker than it is long, there is nothing left to fold.(她发现，为了折叠多次，需要一张又长又薄的纸——一张纸被折叠的次数越多，叠起来的纸就越厚，一旦叠起来的纸厚超过了它的长度，就没有东西可以折叠了)”可知，一旦叠起来的纸厚度超过了它的长度就无法再折叠。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“‘Working on the problem took a tremendous amount of time and effort,’ Gallivan said.(‘解决这个问题花费了大量的时间和精力，’Gallivan说)”可知，Gallivan的叠纸尝试非常耗费精力。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Since Gallivan set her record, others have made claims of folding a sheet of paper more than 12 times. Still, ‘I anticipate that my current record will be surpassed,’ Gallivan said.(自从Gallivan创造了她的记录，其他人声称折叠一张纸超过12次。不过，‘我预计我目前的纪录将被超越，’Gallivan说)”可知，Gallivan叠纸12次的记录可能被超越。由此推知，将东西对半折叠可能不限于12次。故选C。 Passage 12 A mother of nine who started medical school when her youngest child was 4 years old graduated with her degree and planned to be a neurosurgeon. Sarah Merrill, now 41, said her journey to medical school began at 17. She then met her husband and got married. Merrill first thought about going to school part-time to get a degree, but later she decided to follow her dream of attending medical school. Certainly, it was a challenge. Speaking of her successfully returning to university, Merrill owed it to her family largely. “When I was accepted by Mayo Clinic Ali x School of Medicine, we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona,” said Merrill, who is moving to Indiana with her family to begin her residency (实习期) in neurosurgery. “In fact, they volunteered these movements. I know it was tough for all of us.” Merrill and her children often have “homework parties” where they study for their own courses. Merrill’s choice has given a kind of stimulus to her children. Merrill felt touched knowing her 11-year-old daughter wants to become a surgeon and overhearing her son tell his friends his mom’s going to be a cool brain surgeon, though he doesn’t understand that really. Merrill’s next step into a neurosurgery residency will take her into a male-dominated field where only 5% of board-certified neurosurgeons are women. Dr. Michele Halyard at Mayo Clinic Ali x School of Medicine said Merrill was known as a focused student. Halyard said, “If you can deal with nine children patiently, the residency should be a piece of cake because no amount of stress will make you fail.” Merrill had considered choosing a more family-friendly career, but, again, she chose to follow her original dream. It’s the same advice she would give to all. “Set the goal which you’re really enthusiastic about, and it helps to think small. If you know what your interest is, focus on the next step. Then you’ll get where you want to go.” 1．Why does Merrill mention their house moving? A．To stress the support of her family. B．To show her determination to be a doctor. C．To reflect difficulties in attending college. D．To describe the process of pursuing her dream. 2．What does the underlined word “stimulus” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Comfort. B．Development. C．Choice. D．Inspiration. 3．What do Halyard’s words in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Merrill can make it in the residency. B．Merrill will have more stress to handle. C．Being mom ensures Merrill a better doctor. D．Staying focused and sensible is key to success. 4．What does Merrill mainly suggest in the last paragraph? A．Starting with small things. B．Being true to your passion. C．Choosing a family-friendly career. D．Having the courage to dream big. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Sarah Merrill是一位有九个孩子的妈妈，在她最小的孩子只有4岁时，Merrill决定追逐梦想上医学院。在历尽艰难获得医学学位后，Merrill选择步入只有5%的女性医生取得职业资格证书的神经外科，成为一名神经外科医生。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段的“Sarah Merrill, now 41, said her journey to medical school began at 17. She then met her husband and got married. Merrill first thought about going to school part-time to get a degree, but later she decided to follow her dream of attending medical school. Certainly, it was a challenge. Speaking of her successfully returning to university, Merrill owed it to her family largely. “When I was accepted by Mayo Clinic Ali x School of Medicine, we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona,” said Merrill, who is moving to Indiana with her family to begin her residency (实习期) in neurosurgery. “In fact, they volunteered these movements. I know it was tough for all of us.”(现年41岁的Sarah Merrill说，她的医学院之旅始于17岁。然后她遇到了她的丈夫并结婚了。梅里尔最初想的是去学校兼职拿个学位，但后来她决定追随自己上医学院的梦想。当然，这是一个挑战。谈到她成功重返大学，梅里尔认为这在很大程度上要归功于她的家庭。梅里尔说:“当我被梅奥诊所阿里医学院录取时，我们从宾夕法尼亚州搬到了亚利桑那州。”她将和家人一起搬到印第安纳州，开始她的神经外科住院医师实习期。“事实上，这些运动是他们自愿的。我知道这对我们所有人来说都很艰难。”)”可推知，Merrill提到他们的搬家是为了说明家人的支持。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“Merrill felt touched knowing her 11-year-old daughter wants to become a surgeon and overhearing her son tell his friends his mom’s going to be a cool brain surgeon, though he doesn’t understand that really.(梅里尔得知她11岁的女儿想成为一名外科医生，无意中听到她的儿子告诉他的朋友，他的妈妈将成为一名很酷的脑外科医生，尽管他不是很明白)”可知，Merrill的11岁的女儿想成为一名外科医生，她的儿子告诉朋友们他的妈妈会成为一名很酷的脑外科医生。由此推知，Merrill决定成为一名神经外科医生的选择激励了孩子们。stimulus意为“激励”，inspiration“鼓舞人心的人（或事物）”与划线词含义相近。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“If you can deal with nine children patiently, the residency should be a piece of cake because no amount of stress will make you fail. (如果你能耐心地照顾9个孩子，实习应该是小菜一碟，因为再大的压力也不会让你失败)”可知，Halyard认为如果你能应对九个孩子并保持理智，那么神经外科医生的实习期应该是小菜一碟，因为即使再多的压力也不会让你失败。由此推知，梅里尔医生可以在住院医生实习期成功。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Merrill had considered choosing a more family-friendly career, but, again, she chose to follow her original dream. It’s the same advice she would give to all. “Set the goal which you’re really enthusiastic about, and it helps to think small. If you know what your interest is, focus on the next step. Then you’ll get where you want to go.”(梅里尔曾考虑过选择一份对家庭更友好的职业，但她还是选择了追随自己最初的梦想。这也是她给所有人的建议。“设定一个你真正感兴趣的目标，从小处着眼会有所帮助。如果你知道你的兴趣是什么，就专注于下一步。然后你就会到达你想去的地方。”)”可知，Merrill建议遵循真正热爱的目标。故选B。 Passage 13 As a child I was one of the 125 people at our family gathering for New Year. These days we were a much smaller group in Belle Valley, Ohio. I insisted (坚持要求的) on acting as hostess and wanted to bring back the joy I’d felt at my childhood New Year that filled with love. As family members arrived at the hall, I handed each one of them a numbered card and said, “Time for the alphabet game.” “What kind of game is that?” one of my great-grandchildren asked. “well,” I said, “who’s got number one?” A cousin raised her hand. “Tell us something you never forget,” I said. “Something that begins with the letter A．” My cousin smiled. “Apple pie!” she said. Great-granddaughter Mindy was next. “B,” she said. “I am impressed by Buckeye Country.” “Cookies!” Number 3 shouted. Until Number 17, “The next one’s a challenge,” I said. “Who’s got 17?” Ryan, my son, slowly raised his hand. “Q,” he said. “Quaker City Carnival (嘉年华).” The room went silent. “It’s one of the oldest traditions in Ohio,” Ryan said. “Grandma and Grandpa met there. That’s where they fell in love. That’s where this whole thing started. This whole family.” Ryan looked around the room, making eye contact with everyone. “We wouldn’t be here celebrating New Year together if it wasn’t for Quaker City Carnival.” The room burst into laughter and was full of the love that had kept us connected to our Ohio traditions. “This is the best New Year we’ve ever had,” a great-grandson said to me secretly. Whatever their New Year would look like when they grew up, they’d remember this one. And for me, I had an unforgettable New Year to treasure  — a memory where love started with the letter Q. 1．Why did the author organize the alphabet game? A．To enjoy the family gathering. B．To bring joy and love to the children. C．To share moving stories with family. D．To experience long-lost New Year happiness. 2．What do we know about the game? A．It is related to guessing. B．It is one of Ohio’s traditional games. C．It is mainly about numbers and letters. D．It describes the history of some words. 3．Why did Ryan’s story get family members’laughter? A．It reminded them of a tradition. B．It was related to their family roots. C．They knew their grandparents better. D．They understood the meaning of love. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Letter Full of Love B．A Celebration of New Year C．A Family Custom at New Year D．A Love Story About the Carnival 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者组织一家人一起玩字母表游戏，来找回童年时充满爱的新年的快乐。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I insisted (坚持要求的)on acting as hostess and wanted to bring back the joy I’d felt at my childhood New Year that filled with love.”（我坚持要做女主人，想要找回童年时充满爱的新年的快乐。）可知，作者组织这个字母游戏是为了体验久违的新年快乐。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中““What kind of game is that?” one of my great-grandchildren asked. “well,” I said, “who’s got number one?” A cousin raised her hand. “Tell us something you never forget,” I said. “Something that begins with the letter A.” My cousin smiled. “Apple pie!” she said.”（“这是什么游戏？”我的一个曾孙问道。“那么，”我说，“谁拿了第一？”一位表姐举起了手。“告诉我们一些你永远不会忘记的事情，”我说。“以字母A开头的东西。”我表姐笑了。“苹果派！她说。）可知，这是一个关于数字和字母的游戏。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中““It’s one of the oldest traditions in Ohio,” Ryan said. “Grandma and Grandpa met there. That’s where they fell in love. That’s where this whole thing started. This whole family.””（“这是俄亥俄州最古老的传统之一，”瑞安说。奶奶和爷爷在那里相遇。他们就是在那里坠入爱河的。这就是整件事开始的地方。这是整个家庭。”）可知，瑞恩的故事会引起家人的笑声是因为这与他们的家庭渊源有关。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“The room burst into laughter and was full of the love that had kept us connected to our Ohio traditions. “This is the best New Year we’ve ever had,” a great-grandson said to me secretly. Whatever their New Year would look like when they grew up, they’d remember this one. And for me, I had an unforgettable New Year to treasure-a memory where love started with the letter Q.”（房间里爆发出笑声，充满了让我们与俄亥俄传统保持联系的爱。“这是我们度过的最好的新年，”一个曾孙偷偷地对我说。不管他们长大后的新年是什么样子，他们都会记住这个。对我来说，我有一个难忘的新年值得珍藏——一段爱从字母Q开始的记忆。）可知，文章主要讲的是作者组织一家人一起玩字母表游戏，来找回童年时充满爱的新年的快乐。故文章最好的标题是“一个充满爱的字母”。故选A项。 Passage 14 When his daughter Morgan was growing up, Gordon Hartman was heartbroken after watching her on the playground. Other children refused to play with her, mostly because her disabilities meant she couldn’t access (使用，进入)the places where they were playing. The family tried other places but were never satisfied. “What we found was there was no place that was an easily-accessible park,” Gordon said. So he went home and sold his construction business, bought a large piece of land, and went to work building an entire amusement park for disabled children. All kids need playtime, and Morgan was no different. The park — named Morgan’s Wonderland — finally offered Morgan that opportunity. What the Hartmans discovered is that kids without disabilities enjoy the park just as much, and they communicate a lot more with everyone when all are included. In fact, three quarters of the park’s visitors are not disabled. And that makes it all the more fun. Watching the kids play together without barriers makes you realize that we are all the same, and having fun is for everybody. But it doesn’t end there. One-third of the staff also has special needs. Seeing the way they communicate also puts a smile on your face. They take their jobs seriously, and they make sure everybody is having fun. “It feels fantastic because we get to see people who are not given the opportunity to experience the types of rides we have, get on a train easily, and go fishing,” says Gordon. The park has been visited by people with special needs from over 67 countries. “When we opened this, we didn’t know if it was going to work,” says Gordon. “All we wanted to do was bring people together and play.” Just look at the smiles at Morgan’s Wonderland, and you’ll see how much good it does. 1．Why was Gordon extremely sad? A．His daughter was disabled. B．He had to sell his business. C．His daughter was never satisfied. D．The playground wasn’t accessible to Morgan. 2．What do we know about Morgan’s Wonderland? A．It hires the disabled to attract tourists. B．Every child comes to play with Morgan. C．3/4 of its area is for normal children. D．It allows every child to have fun here. 3．How did Gordon feel about his amusement park at first? A．Confident. B．Uncertain C．Calm. D．Positive. 4．What can be the best title for this text? A．Every Kid Deserves to Have Fun. B．We Should Respect Each Other. C．A Playground Is Enough for All. D．A Father Has Saved His Daughter. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述戈登·哈特曼因女儿摩根（身有残疾）无法进入普通游乐场玩耍而心碎，随后他变卖建筑公司、购置土地，为残疾儿童打造了“摩根仙境”游乐场。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Gordon Hartman was heartbroken after watching her on the playground. Other children refused to play with her, mostly because her disabilities meant she couldn’t access the places where they were playing.(戈登·哈特曼在操场上看到女儿时心碎了。其他孩子拒绝和她玩，主要是因为她的残疾让她无法进入其他孩子玩耍的地方)”可知，戈登伤心的原因是“摩根无法进入游乐场（玩耍）”。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“All kids need playtime, and Morgan was no different. The park—named Morgan’s Wonderland—finally offered Morgan that opportunity. What the Hartmans discovered is that kids without disabilities enjoy the park just as much(所有孩子都需要玩耍时间，摩根也不例外。这座名为“摩根仙境”的公园终于给了摩根这样的机会。哈特曼一家发现，非残疾儿童也同样喜欢这个公园)可知，“摩根仙境”让残疾儿童和非残疾儿童都能在此获得欢乐，即“允许每个孩子在这里玩乐”。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“When we opened this, we didn’t know if it was going to work (我们开业的时候，不知道它会不会成功)”可知，戈登最初对游乐场的前景“不确定”。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。讲述戈登・哈特曼因女儿摩根（身有残疾）无法进入普通游乐场玩耍而心碎，随后他变卖建筑公司、购置土地，为残疾儿童打造了 “摩根仙境” 游乐场。该游乐场不仅让残疾儿童获得欢乐，也吸引了大量非残疾儿童，还雇佣了有特殊需求的员工，最终实现了 “让人们相聚并享受玩乐” 的初衷。A项“Every Kid Deserves to Have Fun (每个孩子都值得拥有欢乐)”为最佳标题。故选A项。 Passage 15 When my son finally started school around the age of four, I felt as though I’d been promoted to the new position of School Parent. It was an unexpectedly challenging role, one without additional benefits, or a raise for that matter. As a direct result of starting school, there were the surprisingly unpleasant changes to our schedule. As parents, we were ill-prepared for the troubled time we had trying to get used to the practice of school. Gone were the carefree days without plans and plenty of time to kill. This included playing imaginary games indoors or hanging around outside whenever the weather turned nice. Getting to school on time meant becoming the ‘hot mess’ mum often seen in movies. I was rushing kids out the door, forgetting lunch boxes and losing car keys. As a huge morning person, I tried my best to ensure that school mornings remained calm and slow-paced. I prepared as much as possible the night before. But it still felt like we were in a rush, which I really hated. The trick, I later discovered, was to cover up my feeling of anxiety. I chanted to myself “Do not rush him, no one likes to be rushed” while helping him get through his morning routine and tasks in a timely manner. Whatever frustration (沮丧) I felt about how slow he was moving, I wouldn’t let him know it. I even didn’t allow anyone in our house to say phrases like, “Hurry up, we’re going to be late!” Our common goal, was not just to get our son out the door in time for school, but more importantly prove that mornings can be relaxed and enjoyable, rather than a horrible start to the day. Of course by the time summer holiday came, our family had grown wise enough. In what felt like the ‘longest shortest time’, we went from anxious and confused, to calm and confident once again. We were far more prepared to have a smoother start to the new school year. 1．What do we know about the author from the first paragraph? A．She liked her new position. B．She got a promotion at work. C．She made good preparations. D．She had to face the challenge. 2．Which word is similar in meaning to the underlined words “hot mess” in paragraph 3? A．Disorganized. B．Busy. C．Confident. D．Irresponsible. 3．What did the author do when her son was slow in school mornings? A．She sang a song. B．She pushed him hard. C．She hid her feelings. D．She complained a lot. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Growth of kids. B．Experience as a school parent. C．New life in school. D．Advice on lifestyle change. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是篇记叙文。随着儿子步入学校，作者也晋升为一名学生家长，生活管理和时间安排都遇到了不小的挑战。文章描述了作者作为学生家长的一段经历和心路历程。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“It was an unexpectedly challenging role, one without additional benefits, or a raise for that matter.”（这是一个出乎意料的具有挑战性的角色，没有额外的福利，也没有加薪。）可知，作者不得不面对挑战。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“I was rushing kids out the door, forgetting lunch boxes and losing car keys.”（我赶着孩子们出门，忘带饭盒，丢了车钥匙。）可知，作者为了让孩子按时到校，经常手忙脚乱，丢三落四，比较混乱，所以划线词所在句“Getting to school on time meant becoming the ‘hot mess’ mum often seen in movies”（准时上学意味着成为电影中经常出现的“hot mess”妈妈）中划线词意为：一团糟、杂乱无章的。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“Whatever frustration (沮丧) I felt about how slow he was moving, I wouldn’t let him know it. ”（不管我对他的慢动作有多沮丧，我都不会让他知道。）可知，当儿子在上学的早上动作缓慢时，作者会隐藏自己的情绪，不让他知道。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“When my son finally started school around the age of four, I felt as though I’d been promoted to the new position of School Parent.”（当我的儿子终于在四岁左右开始上学时，我觉得自己好像被提升到了“学校家长”的新职位。）及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者作为一名学生家长的经历。故选B。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 第一次月考复习之阅读理解记叙文15篇 （江苏专用） 篇目 文体类型 核心主题概括 Passage 1 哲理记叙文 年轻女子说出伤害好友的话后悔不已，向智者求助；借风中羽毛的故事揭示言语一旦说出便无法收回，告诫人们说话要三思 Passage 2 人物回忆记叙文 回忆母亲在 Aspen 的成长岁月，历经矿业城镇兴衰、流感灾难，母亲懂事顾家，坚持爱好，见证小城转型滑雪胜地的时代变迁 Passage 3 生活故事记叙文 火车因故长时间延误，原本互不搭理的陌生乘客开始彼此交谈互动，一次意外延误造就了一段温暖难忘的旅途经历 Passage 4 成长记叙文 高中新生 Jamie 性格腼腆，面对学业挑战内心焦虑但意志坚定；在同学们的帮助下完成项目，领悟到高中的困难不必独自面对 Passage 5 感悟类记叙文 作者结合北极海上亲身经历，介绍黑暗对睡眠、身体修复、心理健康的益处，打破对黑暗的恐惧，体会黑暗带来的疗愈与顿悟 Passage 6 人物故事记叙文 身患糖尿病的少年 Jaden 得知弗林特市饮水铅污染，创作系列漫画，用售卖所得捐款援助当地孩子，鼓励少年关注环境问题 Passage 7 感悟记叙文 自由撰稿人深陷频繁查看邮件的内耗状态，删除邮件 APP 后学会给自己设立工作边界，懂得适度休息对提升工作效率的意义 Passage 8 人物传记类记叙文 80 岁的梅景田四十余年坚守，志愿守护石峡关长城，带动村民组建志愿保护队伍，毕生愿望是长城得到妥善保护并对外开放 Passage 9 人物故事记叙文 竞速攀岩运动员曹龙，手臂受伤后转练速度攀岩，成为国内 5 秒内完成 15 米赛道的第一人；讲述竞技心态，立志继续突破自我 Passage 10 成长感悟记叙文 作者英语考试失利，陷入自我否定；吸取教训，刻苦刷题复盘，补考取得成功，感悟勤奋努力终会收获回报的人生道理 Passage 11 人物故事记叙文 高中生 Britney Gallivan 完成数学额外学分挑战，研究纸张对折的物理规律，创下纸张对折 12 次的吉尼斯纪录，从中收获宝贵人生经验 Passage 12 人物故事记叙文 养育九个孩子的母亲 Merrill 追逐梦想攻读医学院，在家人支持下即将成为女性神经外科医生，建议大家忠于自己真正热爱的目标 Passage 13 生活故事记叙文 新年家庭聚会上，作者组织字母游戏，家人依次分享回忆；儿子 Ryan 讲到祖辈结缘的嘉年华，唤起家族记忆，收获充满爱的新年 Passage 14 人物记叙文 Gordon Hartman 看到残疾女儿无法正常游玩，变卖产业，建造包容乐园 Morgan’s Wonderland，残疾与普通孩子共同玩乐，传递每个孩子都该拥有快乐的理念 Passage 15 生活感悟记叙文 儿子入学之后，作者体验 “学生家长” 的全新角色，经历早晨手忙脚乱的困境，调整心态，学会克制焦虑，收获从容的家庭晨间相处模式 Passage 1 A young woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She regretted it immediately and would like to do anything to take the words back. What she had said hurt her friend so much that the woman herself also felt very painful. To make up what she had done, she went to an old wise man in the village and asked for advice. The old man understood the young woman’s suffering. He knew he must help her. He knew he could never remove her pain, but he could teach. And he also knew the result would depend only on her character. “Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put a single feather on the doorstep of each house in the village before the sun rises,” he said. The young woman hurried home to prepare for it, even though the feather pillows were very dear to her. All night long, she made her efforts alone in the cold. Finally it got light and she placed the last feather on the step of the last house. Just as the sun rose, she returned to the old man. “Now,” said the man, “go back and refill your pillows with the feathers you have put on the steps. Then everything will be as it was before.” “You know that’s impossible! The wind blew away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!” The young woman was surprised. “That’s true,” said the old man. “Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once your words are spoken, no matter how much effort you make and how sincere you are, you can never return them to your mouth. Choose your words well and protect people you love from being hurt.” 1．The young woman suffered from ________. A．her friend’s advice B．the old man’s advice C．what she had said D．what her friend had said 2．According to Paragraph 2, the old man _______. A．could remove her pain B．knew a lot about her character C．refused to teach her D．decided to help her learn something 3．When did the woman come back to the old man? A．At sunrise B．At midnight C．In the evening D．In the afternoon 4．After the woman came back to him, the old man advised her to _______. A．put the feathers back to the pillows B．make some new pillows C．take away the feathers D．Find more feathers 5．What can we learn from the story? A．Taking one’s advice before doing. B．Thinking carefully before speaking. C．Asking for advice when you have troubles. D．Talking to people when you have troubles. Passage 2 My mother was born in Aspen, Colorado, a mining (矿业) town then. Until she was ten, Aspen was a busy mining town. The largest mines were still operating. Her class at school was very large. The streets were busy with horses and horse-drawn wagons (四轮马车). There were few cars. Locals traveled, even to Glenwood, by train. Her father, with his brother, operated one of Aspen’s stores. Unluckily, the 1918 influenza (流行性感冒) struck, killing many young men including her father and uncle. Aspen’s major mines shut down. Only a few small mines operated. Many long-time locals left; many businesses, including her father’s store, closed; her class became small. Life returned to normal in her teens and early twenties. Her social circle became the center of her life. Cars were common, and that enabled them to see the world beyond Aspen. They made weekend trips to Ashcroft, climbing the Elk Mountain. They made trips to Glenwood to swim. Upon high school graduation, my mother went to work to help support her mother and sisters and brothers. She worked at Kobey’s, a clothing store in the Hyman Mall. Meanwhile, she didn’t give up her love for music and dance. She joined two different dance bands and often played the piano. In her 30’s, Aspen decided to break away from mining and started to focus on promoting itself as a ski destination to develop its economy. Therefore, my mother’s generation was encouraged to learn to ski. Like other members of the newly formed Aspen Ski Club, she was taught to ski by André Roch, the founder of the Aspen Ski Club. She then went on ski trips, including climbing and skiing down the challenging Hayden Peak. There were ups and downs those years of her life before she was a mother, but her memories were mostly of the ups. 1．What happened to Aspen after the 1918 influenza? A．The locals were stuck in town. B．The mining industry disappeared. C．Education was no longer valued. D．Its population fell rapidly. 2．What was the author’s mother like according to the text? A．Creative and outgoing. B．Responsible and active. C．Careful and independent. D．Hard-working and quiet. 3．What marked the change of Aspen’s focus? A．The growth of cars. B．The popularity of music. C．The promotion of skiing. D．The disappearance of mines. 4．How does the author describe his mother’s life before his birth? A．By comparing it to his own life. B．Through specific social changes. C．Through her family background. D．By focusing on her achievements. Passage 3 My journey home from school is nothing special. The train is always busy but I usually find a seat and start reading or texting my friends, making sure, like everyone else, not to look at other people. But last Tuesday was different. I was happily listening to some new music when the train suddenly stopped. This wasn’t unusual and I didn’t think anything of it. Then after about five minutes, I noticed people were starting to get a bit angry. Fifteen minutes later, people started getting angrier. The longer the train stood still, the angrier people became until finally the announcement came: “We are sorry to announce that this train is delayed (延误). ” That seemed to calm people down and so we all went back to what we were doing before, but soon there was another announcement: “It will be a long time before we get there — a train had broken down in front of us.” There was a large sigh throughout the carriage (车厢) but then something unexpected happened: complete strangers started talking to each other. I started chatting to a couple of young tourists. They were from Spain and they were travelling around the UK so I suggested some places they should visit. Next I really surprised myself by starting a conversation with a businesswoman. She was going to take three months to climb Qomolangma. It was great talking to her. Then I decided to get up and go for a walk down the train. I met a woman who had been a student at my school seven years before and knew lots of my teachers. While we were talking, we heard there was a patient in another part of the train who needed help and the woman from my school jumped into action. It turned out she was a nurse and when she came back, she was welcomed as a hero. Then, after two hours, we started moving again. Everyone clapped and cheered and some people, complete strangers three hours before, even hugged. I will never forget the day the train stopped and people started talking. 1．How did the author do when the train suddenly stopped? A．He turned to the other passengers. B．He let out a long deep sigh. C．He paid no attention to it. D．He got angry at once. 2．Why did the train stop? A．It broke down. B．It ran out of gas. C．The track was under repair. D．A previous train stopped working. 3．Why did the author consider the journey unforgettable? A．Talking to strangers made him happy. B．He saved a person’s life on the train. C．He met some classmates during the trip. D．It was the first time he had met with an accident. 4．What did the author talk about with the nurse? A．Some famous tourist spots. B．Their former teachers. C．Some stories of businesswomen. D．Their mountain-climbing experiences. Passage 4 It was a September day, and as usual, the halls of Pine High School were filled with excitement. Students of all grades were rushing around. But for one student, today was unlike any other day. Today was the first day of high school for a freshman, Jamie. Jamie had always been a bit of a shy kid, but she had always loved her studies. She made up her mind to make the most of her high school years, but she knew that it wouldn’t be easy. As she walked down the hallways, Jamie couldn’t help but feel worried. The older students seemed so confident, while she felt small and unimportant. But Jamie was determined to succeed, no matter what challenges came her way. It wasn’t long before Jamie was faced with a challenge. In her first week of school, she was assigned (分派) a project that required a lot of research and planning. Jamie tried her best, but she soon realized that she was in over her head (力不从心). As she struggled to complete the project, Jamie began to doubt (怀疑) herself. She wondered if she was cut out for high school. But then, something great happened. Jamie’s classmates began to notice how hard she was working, and they started to offer her help and support. They gave her advice on how to manage her time better, and they shared their tips for getting through assignments. With their help, Jamie was able to complete the project on time and with great success. From that day on, Jamie realized that high school was not a challenge to be faced alone. With the help and support of her classmates, she was able to deal with any difficulty that came her way. And as she grew more confident in herself and her abilities, she knew that she was destined (注定) for great things. 1．What can we know about Jamie on the first day of high school? A．She was filled with confidence. B．She was no longer shy as usual. C．She lost heart and was disappointed. D．She was worried but determined. 2．What was Jamie asked to do in her first week? A．Complete a project. B．Join a research team. C．Focus on her interests. D．Plan well ahead of time. 3．What did Jamie’s classmates do after noticing how busy she was? A．They laughed at her. B．They showed off their success. C．They did her homework for her. D．They offered her encouragement. 4．Which of the following can best describe Jamie’s attitude to her high school life? A．Curious. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeful. D．Uncaring. Passage 5 On the first night of the new moon, I stand beneath an inky expanse of sky at a Northern California campsite. The darkness is so profound that my outstretched hand vanishes before my eyes. It’s not just an absence of light I’m experiencing: the darkness feels tangible, with a weight and texture of its own. The most well-known benefit of the darkness is the role it plays in releasing melatonin (褪黑素). This critical hormone doesn’t just help us sleep, but can also reduce DNA damage by boosting the body’s own genetic repair machinery. Evidence also reveals that the magic we feel in the darkness is closely associated with better mental health. My own fascination with the dark began in October of 2022, when I found myself floating in a raft (木筏) in the Arctic Sea. Our expedition guide had motored our rubber raft away from the artificial lights of our larger ship, turned the outer engine off, and instructed us to be silent. My shipmates and I looked up into the enormous night sky as stars moved in the black space above. The darkness was so dense that I couldn’t tell up from down, or where the night sky ended, and the inky sea began. I felt a surge of positive feelings flowing through me as I gazed at the stars on that dark Arctic night. The experience changed my relationship to darkness. As someone who’d always enjoyed the idea of going to bed early to get a good night’s sleep, I decided to turn off artificial lights and electronic devices earlier in the evening. I also began wondering what “dose” of dark each night was ideal for my health. Artists, poets and songwriters have long understood our fear of the dark as well as the comfort it can bring us. For me, it’s the Simon & Garfunkel hit song, The Sound of Silence — which starts off with the line “Hello darkness, my old friend” — that captures the essence of why escaping the light is necessary at times. It reminds us that some of our most profound moments of healing and insight happen in the dark. 1．Which of the following statements about darkness is NOT TRUE? A．It can better our sleep quality. B．It can improve our mental health. C．It can protect us from DNA damage. D．It can change our damaged genes. 2．What does the Arctic experience show about the author? A．He initially feared total darkness. B．He discovered a new scientific phenomenon. C．He regretted joining the expedition. D．His perception of darkness shifted greatly. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．We should escape the light all the time. B．Artists, poets and songwriters fear darkness. C．Darkness brings some beautiful moments to us. D．The Sound of Silence captures the essence of light. 4．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．My Arctic Adventure: A Night Under the Stars. B．Beyond Fear: The Unseen Benefits of Darkness. C．Art and Science: How Darkness Heals Us. D．Melatonin: Nature’s Repair Mechanism. Passage 6 Jaden Anthony, a boy from Brooklyn, New York, was born with a disease called diabetes (糖尿病), a condition that often leaves him feeling thirsty. Deeply aware of the importance of clean water, he became concerned when he learned of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In 2014, the city began using water that contained dangerous levels of lead (铅), which is harmful to all, especially children. Even small amounts could cause diseases and affect learning abilities. Therefore, Jaden wanted to do something to help the kids in Flint. Being a comic book fan, Jaden decided to create his own to raise awareness about clean water and donate funds. “Kid Brooklyn,” he explained in an interview, “aims to make both kids and adults recognize global dangers.” In the first book of a series, the main character Kid Brooklyn and his friends are given an unusual Sun Stone that helps them develop super powers. They use those powers to keep the planet clean and safe. Jaden works with illustrators to bring the characters and stories to life. Jaden was twelve years old when his first book was published in October 2017. A dollar from every book Jaden sells is donated to Green for All, an organization to bring clean, fresh water to the families in Flint. Future issues of the comic will promote different environmental causes. Jaden wants to encourage children all over the world to become scientists and engineers who can fix the problems caused by climate change. He also has a message for the kids of the world who don’t have the same access to clean water as he has. “Don’t get sad. Don’t lose any hope. We got you.” 1．What made Jaden take action to help the children? A．He visited Brooklyn on holiday. B．His disease became more serious. C．He noticed water pollution in Flint. D．His learning abilities were affected. 2．What is mainly written about the kids in the first book? A．Their problem. B．Their donation. C．Their friendship. D．Their contribution. 3．What can be learned about future comic issues? A．They will inspire scientists. B．They will offer climate solutions. C．They will target diabetes research. D．They will support more green efforts. 4．Which of the following could best describe Jaden? A．Caring. B．Intelligent. C．Humorous. D．Grateful. Passage 7 As a freelance (自由职业的) writer, the structure of my workday can often vary wildly. Sometimes, it feels as if I have too much to do — other days, too little. Yet no matter the shape of my 9 to 5, one thing remains constant: emails. About a year ago, I found my email-checking habit had become more distracting (分心的) than usual. When working on my computer, I found myself nervously checking my phone for unread emails whenever hitting a mental block. Even worse, during lunch or walks, that habit of checking would come with me, making my breaks an extension of the workday. The little red dot on my Gmail app had become a marker of my professional image: the more unread emails, the more I felt I was failing. By quickly responding to everyone, I convinced myself I was seen as reliable by my paymasters and therefore worthy of the work I needed to pay my electricity bills, so I could charge my phone, read my emails and carry on the endless cycle. However, speed doesn’t always mean quality. I was always contactable — but at what cost? I took on too much work, not allowing myself space to reflect on the value of my work. The content machine kept running and I was busy, producing “word salad” onto the internet. Something needed to change. After a particularly crazy week of nonstop emailing, I deleted the email app. The difference was immediately noticeable. I began to rest better. Now, my workdays remain unpredictable, but I’ve realised that a lack of structure needn’t stop me setting boundaries (边界) for myself. Uninterrupted breaks help me focus when I get back to work. Taking a few hours to respond to messages — instead of just minutes — often makes no difference to the sender and allows me to digest the content properly. I am still surviving as a freelancer in a fast-paced industry, but now I can spend my time endlessly checking my phone for Instagram stories instead. 1．How did the email-checking habit affect the author? A．It caused him mental disorder. B．It made his breaks less relaxing. C．It kept him extremely impatient. D．It changed the structure of his workday. 2．Why did the author feel the need to respond to emails quickly? A．He wanted to avoid long working hours. B．He sought high pay to cover electricity bills. C．He desired to maintain a professional image. D．He believed multitasking ensured employment. 3．What does the author imply by mentioning “word salad” in paragraph 4? A．He was far from productive. B．He valued quality over quantity. C．His work was creative and tasteful. D．His work lacked meaningful content. 4．What does the author learn after deleting the email app? A．Email senders prefer thoughtful replies. B．Social media is more important than email. C．Setting boundaries can improve work efficiency. D．Freelancers should get used to a fast-paced lifestyle. Passage 8 Even at 80, Mei Jingtian still patrols (巡逻) the Shixiaguan part of the Great Wall. With over40 years of experience, he taps the overgrown ground with a wooden stick, warning wild animals for safety. He lives in Shixia village near the 8.6-kilometer part. Shixia villagers have a deep love for the wall. Mei remembers when he ran and played hide-and-seek with his friends on the large building as a child. However, in 1979, when he returned to Shixia after working outside for years, he was shocked by the terrible situation of the old wall. “Some villagers even took stones from it to build their houses,” Mei says. To protect the wonder, Mei volunteered as a guardian (守护者), patrolling 20 kilometers daily, preventing people from taking stones, writing on the wall or dropping litter. In 1984, a Great Wall protection program started. With Mei’s effort, the situation gradually picked up. Realizing the importance of protection, more and more villagers returned the stones they had taken and joined Mei on patrol. In 2006, as village head, Mei set up a volunteer protection organisation, and about 80 of 100 villagers joined as guardians. His niece, Liu Hongyan, encouraged by him, also became a guardian in 2019. “When I was a child, my uncle always told me his patrol stories and talked about the history of the Great Wall,” Liu says. “It is my duty and responsibility to protect the Great Wall.” Mei’s hard work has made a difference. From 2015 to 2023, 289 protection projects were allowed and thousands of guardians joined. Even though there is progress, the Shixiaguan part still remains closed to the public. “My biggest wish,” Mei says, “is to see the Great Wall well-protected and open for all to visit, encouraging more people to join us in protecting it.” 1．What made Mei Jingtian decide to protect the Great Wall? A．The dream of being a hero. B．The influence of his friends. C．The poor condition of the Great Wall. D．Encouragement from the villagers. 2．What do the underlined words “picked up” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Improved. B．Appeared. C．Remained. D．Worsened. 3．Which of the following best describes Mei Jingtian? A．careful and confident. B．kind-hearted and humorous. C．creative and curious. D．responsible and strong-willed. 4．What does the text mainly talk about? A．A lifelong guardian of the Great Wall. B．Villagers’ deep love for the Great Wall. C．The progress in protecting the Great Wall. D．A Practical Great Wall protection program. Passage 9 How fast can someone climb 15 meters — the height of a five-story building? The answer from Chinese speed climber Cao Long is 4.98 seconds. The 23-year-old is the third person to have completed the speed climbing route — a l5-meter-tall wall with foot and hand holds — within 5 seconds. The other two are Indonesian athletes Kiromal Katibin and Veddrig Leonardo. People have given Cao many nicknames, such as “fastest man in China” and “Chinese Spider-Man”. According to Cao, the result of speed climbing can differ every time due to its highly demanding and stressful nature. In this race, two climbers compete at the same time, and since it’s a sport that finishes within seconds, achieving success requires perfection. Athletes must have the right balance of focus, confidence and courage to take risks. “Keeping a level head is the key,” Cao said. “Everyone wants to win. But the more you want it, the more likely you’ll mess up. Being too calm and trying to avoid any mistakes won’t do you any good either because that mindset takes away your advantages and your willingness to fight.” Cao went on to note, “You just have to find the right balance.” But this pressure, in fact, is part of the reason why Cao loves the sport. Cao took his first step into the world of climbing at the age of 8. Like many kids starting out, he mainly focused on bouldering (抱石岩) and lead climbing (先锋攀岩), doing well in both. Unfortunately, at the age of 18, Cao had surgery after injuring his left arm in a competition. It was after that surgery that Cao decided to give speed climbing a try because it requires different techniques from bouldering and lead climbing and puts less pressure on his previously injured body parts. It turned out that Cao was great at speed climbing as well, even though he thinks he is hardly the strongest athlete. In his eyes, setting a national record of 4.98 seconds has already become a thing of the past. “I will continue to work hard and climb my way to the top.” said Cao. 1．What can we learn from the passage? A．Cao focused on bouldering and lead climbing at the age of 18. B．Cao is nicknamed ”fastest man in China” for creating a world record. C．Cao thinks speed climbing can be influenced by the tough natural environment. D．Cao is the first person in China to finish the speed climbing 15-meter-tall route within 5 seconds. 2．What does “keep a level head” mean in paragraph 4? A．Expect to win. B．Keep body balance. C．Keep the head up. D．Stay calm. 3．Why did Cao choose speed climbing? A．Speed climbing affects his body less. B．He did much better in speed climbing. C．He thought speed climbing was more attractive. D．It requires similar techniques used in bouldering and lead climbing. 4．Which of the following can best describe Cao? A．Outgoing and confident. B．Brave and creative. C．Determined and strong-minded. D．Modest and curious. Passage 10 I was sitting in my high school classroom, nervously tapping my pencil against the desk as I awaited the start of the English exam. As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar. In a state of panic, I hurriedly wrote down my answers, hoping that somehow, by some stroke of luck, they would be correct. But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. As the final bell rang, I handed in my paper with a heavy heart. In the days that followed, I couldn’t shake the feeling of failure that hung over me like a dark cloud. I replayed the exam over and over in my mind, analyzing every question, every answer, searching for clues as to where I had gone wrong. But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before. When the time came to retake the exam, I was ready. I approached each question with confidence and clarity, drawing upon the lessons I had learned from my previous missteps. When the results were announced, I held my breath as I scanned the list of names. And there it was — my name, shining brightly among the list of successful candidates. At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. And as I look back on that sunny afternoon in the high school classroom, I am grateful for the lessons it taught me, and the person it helped me become. 1．Why did the author panic when he first took the exam? A．He sat with a pounding heart. B．He was in a hurry when answering the questions. C．He was not familiar with the foreign language. D．He found the questions too difficult. 2．What did the author do after he failed in the exam? A．He attended valuable lessons in school. B．He retook the exam over and over again. C．He promised to arm himself with eagerness. D．He determined to engage himself in learning. 3．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “devouring”? A．Being targeted at. B．Being absorbed in. C．Being credited to. D．Being responsible for. 4．Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with according to his valuable lessons? A．All study and no play makes Jack a dull boy. B．If not us, who? If not now, when? C．The best is yet to come. D．Effort and diligence bring success. Passage 11 A common claim states that a sheet of paper cannot be folded in half more than seven times. But is this true? In 2002, Britney Gallivan, then a junior in high school in Pomona, California, folded a single piece of paper in half 12 times. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most times to fold a sheet of paper in half. The prompt that led Gallivan to accomplish this was an extra-credit challenge in math class to fold anything in half 12 times. Her teacher asked the students to fold something thicker: a piece of paper. Gallivan said “it was very frustrating, as I had many unsuccessful attempts at trying to fold different papers in half. I began to question if folding paper in half more than eight times could be impossible.” However, Gallivan recalled. “I knew I needed to understand what was limiting the folding progression.” The equations (方程式) that Gallivan came up with calculated how many times a sheet of paper could be folded. She found that in order to fold many times, a long thin sheet is needed — the more a sheet is folded, the thicker the resulting stack becomes, and once the stack becomes thicker than it is long, there is nothing left to fold. She ultimately set her record with a sheet of tissue paper she found online that was 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) — more than three-quarters of a mile, or over a kilometer long, Guinness World Records noted. “Working on the problem took a tremendous amount of time and effort,” Gallivan said. “As frustrating as it was at times, I learned an immense amount from the experience, which has been valuable to me throughout my life in more capacities than one would expect.” Since Gallivan set her record, others have made claims of folding a sheet of paper more than 12 times. Still, “I anticipate that my current record will be surpassed,” Gallivan said. 1．What prompts Gallivan to accept the challenge? A．Peer pressure. B．Mathematics anxiety. C．Academic requirement. D．Guinness World Records. 2．Under what circumstances is it impossible to fold a paper in half more times? A．The stack is as thick as it’s long. B．The paper is neither long nor thin. C．The stack is thicker than it’s long. D．The paper is longer than it’s thick. 3．What can we learn about Gallivan’s attempts? A．It’s risky. B．It’s fruitless. C．It’s meaningless. D．It’s energy-consuming. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Gallivan’s record is impossible to break. B．Folding paper in half is merely a math problem. C．Folding things in half may not be limited to 12. D．Folding paper 12 times is a required credit in high schools. Passage 12 A mother of nine who started medical school when her youngest child was 4 years old graduated with her degree and planned to be a neurosurgeon. Sarah Merrill, now 41, said her journey to medical school began at 17. She then met her husband and got married. Merrill first thought about going to school part-time to get a degree, but later she decided to follow her dream of attending medical school. Certainly, it was a challenge. Speaking of her successfully returning to university, Merrill owed it to her family largely. “When I was accepted by Mayo Clinic Ali x School of Medicine, we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona,” said Merrill, who is moving to Indiana with her family to begin her residency (实习期) in neurosurgery. “In fact, they volunteered these movements. I know it was tough for all of us.” Merrill and her children often have “homework parties” where they study for their own courses. Merrill’s choice has given a kind of stimulus to her children. Merrill felt touched knowing her 11-year-old daughter wants to become a surgeon and overhearing her son tell his friends his mom’s going to be a cool brain surgeon, though he doesn’t understand that really. Merrill’s next step into a neurosurgery residency will take her into a male-dominated field where only 5% of board-certified neurosurgeons are women. Dr. Michele Halyard at Mayo Clinic Ali x School of Medicine said Merrill was known as a focused student. Halyard said, “If you can deal with nine children patiently, the residency should be a piece of cake because no amount of stress will make you fail.” Merrill had considered choosing a more family-friendly career, but, again, she chose to follow her original dream. It’s the same advice she would give to all. “Set the goal which you’re really enthusiastic about, and it helps to think small. If you know what your interest is, focus on the next step. Then you’ll get where you want to go.” 1．Why does Merrill mention their house moving? A．To stress the support of her family. B．To show her determination to be a doctor. C．To reflect difficulties in attending college. D．To describe the process of pursuing her dream. 2．What does the underlined word “stimulus” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Comfort. B．Development. C．Choice. D．Inspiration. 3．What do Halyard’s words in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Merrill can make it in the residency. B．Merrill will have more stress to handle. C．Being mom ensures Merrill a better doctor. D．Staying focused and sensible is key to success. 4．What does Merrill mainly suggest in the last paragraph? A．Starting with small things. B．Being true to your passion. C．Choosing a family-friendly career. D．Having the courage to dream big. Passage 13 As a child I was one of the 125 people at our family gathering for New Year. These days we were a much smaller group in Belle Valley, Ohio. I insisted (坚持要求的) on acting as hostess and wanted to bring back the joy I’d felt at my childhood New Year that filled with love. As family members arrived at the hall, I handed each one of them a numbered card and said, “Time for the alphabet game.” “What kind of game is that?” one of my great-grandchildren asked. “well,” I said, “who’s got number one?” A cousin raised her hand. “Tell us something you never forget,” I said. “Something that begins with the letter A．” My cousin smiled. “Apple pie!” she said. Great-granddaughter Mindy was next. “B,” she said. “I am impressed by Buckeye Country.” “Cookies!” Number 3 shouted. Until Number 17, “The next one’s a challenge,” I said. “Who’s got 17?” Ryan, my son, slowly raised his hand. “Q,” he said. “Quaker City Carnival (嘉年华).” The room went silent. “It’s one of the oldest traditions in Ohio,” Ryan said. “Grandma and Grandpa met there. That’s where they fell in love. That’s where this whole thing started. This whole family.” Ryan looked around the room, making eye contact with everyone. “We wouldn’t be here celebrating New Year together if it wasn’t for Quaker City Carnival.” The room burst into laughter and was full of the love that had kept us connected to our Ohio traditions. “This is the best New Year we’ve ever had,” a great-grandson said to me secretly. Whatever their New Year would look like when they grew up, they’d remember this one. And for me, I had an unforgettable New Year to treasure  — a memory where love started with the letter Q. 1．Why did the author organize the alphabet game? A．To enjoy the family gathering. B．To bring joy and love to the children. C．To share moving stories with family. D．To experience long-lost New Year happiness. 2．What do we know about the game? A．It is related to guessing. B．It is one of Ohio’s traditional games. C．It is mainly about numbers and letters. D．It describes the history of some words. 3．Why did Ryan’s story get family members’laughter? A．It reminded them of a tradition. B．It was related to their family roots. C．They knew their grandparents better. D．They understood the meaning of love. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Letter Full of Love B．A Celebration of New Year C．A Family Custom at New Year D．A Love Story About the Carnival Passage 14 When his daughter Morgan was growing up, Gordon Hartman was heartbroken after watching her on the playground. Other children refused to play with her, mostly because her disabilities meant she couldn’t access (使用，进入)the places where they were playing. The family tried other places but were never satisfied. “What we found was there was no place that was an easily-accessible park,” Gordon said. So he went home and sold his construction business, bought a large piece of land, and went to work building an entire amusement park for disabled children. All kids need playtime, and Morgan was no different. The park — named Morgan’s Wonderland — finally offered Morgan that opportunity. What the Hartmans discovered is that kids without disabilities enjoy the park just as much, and they communicate a lot more with everyone when all are included. In fact, three quarters of the park’s visitors are not disabled. And that makes it all the more fun. Watching the kids play together without barriers makes you realize that we are all the same, and having fun is for everybody. But it doesn’t end there. One-third of the staff also has special needs. Seeing the way they communicate also puts a smile on your face. They take their jobs seriously, and they make sure everybody is having fun. “It feels fantastic because we get to see people who are not given the opportunity to experience the types of rides we have, get on a train easily, and go fishing,” says Gordon. The park has been visited by people with special needs from over 67 countries. “When we opened this, we didn’t know if it was going to work,” says Gordon. “All we wanted to do was bring people together and play.” Just look at the smiles at Morgan’s Wonderland, and you’ll see how much good it does. 1．Why was Gordon extremely sad? A．His daughter was disabled. B．He had to sell his business. C．His daughter was never satisfied. D．The playground wasn’t accessible to Morgan. 2．What do we know about Morgan’s Wonderland? A．It hires the disabled to attract tourists. B．Every child comes to play with Morgan. C．3/4 of its area is for normal children. D．It allows every child to have fun here. 3．How did Gordon feel about his amusement park at first? A．Confident. B．Uncertain C．Calm. D．Positive. 4．What can be the best title for this text? A．Every Kid Deserves to Have Fun. B．We Should Respect Each Other. C．A Playground Is Enough for All. D．A Father Has Saved His Daughter. Passage 15 When my son finally started school around the age of four, I felt as though I’d been promoted to the new position of School Parent. It was an unexpectedly challenging role, one without additional benefits, or a raise for that matter. As a direct result of starting school, there were the surprisingly unpleasant changes to our schedule. As parents, we were ill-prepared for the troubled time we had trying to get used to the practice of school. Gone were the carefree days without plans and plenty of time to kill. This included playing imaginary games indoors or hanging around outside whenever the weather turned nice. Getting to school on time meant becoming the ‘hot mess’ mum often seen in movies. I was rushing kids out the door, forgetting lunch boxes and losing car keys. As a huge morning person, I tried my best to ensure that school mornings remained calm and slow-paced. I prepared as much as possible the night before. But it still felt like we were in a rush, which I really hated. The trick, I later discovered, was to cover up my feeling of anxiety. I chanted to myself “Do not rush him, no one likes to be rushed” while helping him get through his morning routine and tasks in a timely manner. Whatever frustration (沮丧) I felt about how slow he was moving, I wouldn’t let him know it. I even didn’t allow anyone in our house to say phrases like, “Hurry up, we’re going to be late!” Our common goal, was not just to get our son out the door in time for school, but more importantly prove that mornings can be relaxed and enjoyable, rather than a horrible start to the day. Of course by the time summer holiday came, our family had grown wise enough. In what felt like the ‘longest shortest time’, we went from anxious and confused, to calm and confident once again. We were far more prepared to have a smoother start to the new school year. 1．What do we know about the author from the first paragraph? A．She liked her new position. B．She got a promotion at work. C．She made good preparations. D．She had to face the challenge. 2．Which word is similar in meaning to the underlined words “hot mess” in paragraph 3? A．Disorganized. B．Busy. C．Confident. D．Irresponsible. 3．What did the author do when her son was slow in school mornings? A．She sang a song. B．She pushed him hard. C．She hid her feelings. D．She complained a lot. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Growth of kids. B．Experience as a school parent. C．New life in school. D．Advice on lifestyle change. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $