专题04 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，天津专用）高三英语上学期

**基本信息** 高三期中记叙文阅读理解汇编，精选人与社会（如二战救童、社会服务）、人与自我（如语言学习、亲子沟通）等主题语境，选材兼具文化深度与生活关联，题目设计梯度分明。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解（选择题）|多篇，每篇5题|人与社会-历史文化（Johan van Hulst救童故事）、人与自我-生活学习（Elizabeth学Malayalam）|细节理解（母亲教缝纫）、推理判断（作者对儿子兴趣的反应）、主旨概括（最佳标题），注重语言能力与思维品质|

专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高三上·天津滨海德远高级中学·期中）My great grandmother received the dollhouse (玩具小屋) from a family friend back in the late 1800s. It was then passed down from generation to generation. I was seven when I discovered it underneath the tree on Christmas morning. In our house, Mom set up a sewing area. I sat at her sewing machine, my feet barely reaching the presser foot. Mom bent over me, her hands on mine, gently guiding small bits of cloth under the needle to create dollhouse bedding. She also taught me to make mini-blankets. With a little paint and glue, Mom demonstrated that anything could be turned into dollhouse furniture. I learnt to view the world as a place of possibility. I spent hours of my girlhood sitting before my dollhouse, telling made-up stories, and creating miniatures (缩微模型). But eventually school activities took over, and the dollhouse was moved to the attic (阁楼). Over the next 40 years, the storytelling skills I’d practiced with the dollhouse grew into novel writing skills, and I developed a career as an author. One day, after hours of working on my fourth book, I took a break by surfing the Internet and happened to notice the beautiful dollhouses people posted on social media. They reminded me of mine. I went to the attic, brought it back to my room and started updating it. During the mindless hours of sewing and furnishing (布置家具), I listened to audiobooks about the history of dollhouses, learning that they were not invented for play. There’s a long, rich history of people in hardship turning to dollhouses to find comfort. They weren’t produced as toys until mass production became standard after 1945. This inspired me to create a novel where art saves the day. The truth was I myself needed art to save the day. Mom was then slipping away from me owing to progressive memory loss. The only topic we could discuss with any genuine joy was the update of the dollhouse. She loved retelling its history — those old memories. Mom didn’t find it strange at all that her 50-year-old daughter was updating the dollhouse. She just thought it fun and beautiful. And it was. It was a world where Mom and I were at our best together. 1.What did the author’s mother teach her to do? A. To sew and create miniatures. B. To add imaginary figures to the dollhouse. C. To make up fairy tales set in the dollhouse. D. To do oil paintings and glue them onto the little walls. 2.Why did the author decide to update the dollhouse decades later? A. She intended to follow the trend on social media. B. She was eager to start a new career as a toy designer. C. She felt the urge to compete with other dollhouse makers. D. She was inspired by people sharing their dollhouses online. 3.What did the author learn about dollhouses from the audiobooks? A. They were initially created for play. B. People once sought comfort in them. C. Rich people sold them for money during difficult times. D. A uniform standard for their production was set in 1945. 4.What role did the dollhouse play in strengthening the emotional ties between the author and her aging mother? A. A reminder of their childhood dreams. B. A mirror of the eventful family history. C. A tool to bring back good old memories. D. A means to improve her mother’s memory. 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. The Dollhouse: A Lifelong Toy B. Growing up with the Dollhouse C. The Dollhouse: More Than Just a Toy D. Dollhouse Making and Novel Writing 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津咸水沽第一中学天津市第一百中学·期中）Elizabeth Keyton, originally from Georgia, the USA, married Arjun, a Malayali. She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond. In the process, she created an Instagram page called “Elikutty” through which she now teaches Malayalam to thousands of people. “I always loved hearing people speak different languages, but when my mother from Serbia spoke Serbian at home, my father showed no interest in learning it, leaving frequent misunderstanding and communicating problems. That’s when I decided that if I met someone from a different culture, I would try to learn his language, which would be good for us and our family,” says Elizabeth to The Better India. “So when my relationship with Arjun started looking serious because of difficulties in communicating, I decided to learn Malayalam. However, I found that there weren’t enough resources to learn the language. Most books available were outdated or made for children. A small amount of material was often too difficult for casual (非正式的) language learners like me,” says the 35-year-old. “Later, I struggled to find a teacher suited to my needs and some grammar resources online.” As an English teacher, Elizabeth used her teaching skills to learn Malayalam. She wrote notes and made doodles (涂鸦) to learn the letters. “For me, the best way to learn is by explaining it to someone else, so I made an Instagram page in 2018 to share my notes and small drawings,” she says. Starting out with 1,000 followers in 2018, her Instagram page has over 70,000 followers today. She is pleased to make learning Malayalam fun and easy. “I have seen what happens when languages are ignored in my own house. My brother doesn’t know Serbian, which means his family won’t. It’s important to know English as it is a global language and helps when you go abroad, but the same respect should be given to native languages. They are the true way to a person’s heart.” says Elizabeth.(333) 1.Why did Elizabeth decide to learn Malayalam? A. To build a foundation for her career. B. To improve her relationship with Arjun. C. To better communicate with her mother. D. To satisfy her interest in foreign languages. 2.What difficulty did Elizabeth meet during her learning? A. Rejection from her husband. B. Failure to find a native partner. C. Lack of suitable learning resources. D. Inability to find a professional teacher. 3.What was Elizabeth’s Instagram. page used to do at first? A. Collect learning tips. B. Help her in self-study. C. Practice small drawings. D. Teach others Malayalam. 4.What is Elizabeth’s opinion on language learning? A. Using social media as the primary tool. B. Respecting our inner thinking at all times. C. Always putting the family’s common language first. D. Treating official languages and mother tongues equally. 5.What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To advertise Elizabeth’s Instagram page B. To discuss the difficulties of learning Malayalam C. To tell a story about how language learning strengthened family bonds D. To compare different methods of language learning Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津第一〇二中学-11月·期中）My almost 6-year-old son is currently crazy about Star Wars and Harry Potter. I know he’s young, but the movies and books bring up topics for us to sort through all the time — tough topics. A good chance for me! We read the books together; we watch the movies together. We’ve talked about many things that some parents of a 5-year-old might not talk about, but I want to have these conversations with my son. Today, it was rainy and when the baby took her nap, I allowed him to watch a Star Wars movie as a reward for being so kind this morning to his sister who was feeling a little unhappy. As I was folding laundry, I said to him, very casually, “Wow, that Darth Vader really makes me sick.” My son chided me: “Mama, Darth Vader has good in him. I know he’s on the dark side, but he isn’t all bad.” This launched us into a conversation about good versus evil and how goodness can be found in anyone if we only look hard enough. For the past week, I feel like I have been tested with various examples of people simply not being nice. And some people were rude for no apparent reason. A nurse was impatient with me on the phone when I called for a prescription. Little ears were listening in on all of those instances and after doing my best to be nice on the phone call with the nurse, I hung up and said to my husband, “Wow, what was wrong with her? She was so rude.” My boy said, “Mama, we all have a bad day. Be nice to her and she might be nice to you back.” This child teaches me lessons every day, and all we can do is treat people with kindness, as hard as it might be. The nurse was probably exhausted from taking sick calls and maybe she simply needed a coffee break. I do know that those people were not on their best behavior or showing their best side but how many of us have been in those exact shoes? We all act in haste. We all speak in haste. We all do things we regret. And, if we were lucky, we were met with kindness instead of anger in return for our outburst. My son reminded me today to be kinder and gentler to the people I meet with. I’m going to try harder this week. I’m going to try to smile when met with a frown.Like he mentions, even Darth Vader has good in him and maybe he just needs a little sympathy. 1.How does the writer react to her son’s recent interest? A. Trying to persuade him to change his mind. B. Using it as a chance to shorten their distance. C. Trying to help him develop some more hobbies. D. Using it as a chance to have a deep talk with him. 2.The underlined word “chided” in paragraph 2 means ________. A. Appreciated. B. Supported . C. Criticized. D. Rejected. 3.The writer tried to be kind to the nurse on the phone because ________. A. She didn’t want to annoy the nurse B. she didn’t want to influence her kids negatively C. she knew the nurse was unhappy that day D. She had to get the important information 4.Which of the following words can be used to describe the author’s son? A. Optimistic. B. Considerate. C. Selfless D. Brave 5.What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To encourage people to find the good in others and treat them kindly. B. To encourage people to sympathize with those in trouble. C. To encourage people to smile to those unfriendly to them. D. To encourage people to reward others’ kindness and help more people. Passage 3 （25-26高三上·天津第四十七中学·期中）When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact. According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.” Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots. Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.” I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.” 1.What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph? A. She is upset by her kids’ weight. B. She is particular about what she eats. C. She is interested in making food. D. She is critical of the way she was fed. 2.Which of the following would Markey disapprove of? A. Explaining to kids the risks of taking snacks. B. Offering various foods to kids at fixed times. C. Allowing kids to eat cookies occasionally. D. Talking with kids about school at mealtimes. 3.What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”? A. Eat up what is provided for them. B. Share their food with other kids. C. Make diet decisions on their own. D. Help their parents do the dishes. 4.What does the author think of the strategies she has been following? A. Costly. B. Workable. C. Complex. D. Contradictory. 5.What does the passage focus on? A. Parents are supposed to strictly control children’s diet to avoid health problems. B. Discussing food choices openly with kids is the best way to ensure healthy habits. C. Children need constant guidance to understand nutritional values so as to keep healthy. D. Offering children freedom in food choices helps build a healthy relationship with eating. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高三上·天津宁河芦台第二中学·期中）We’re going to take a moment now to remember a man who lived a long life. Johan van Hulst was known for his great efforts during World War II, saving hundreds of Jewish children, but he was haunted (忧心忡忡的) by not being able to do more. In 1940, the year Nazi Germany invaded (入侵) the Netherlands, Van Hulst headed a college in Amsterdam. The school he was running was next to a Jewish daycare center. When the Nazis took children from their parents, it was where the kids under the age of 12 went. When space ran out there, the Germans asked Johan van Hulst to house children in his school. He came up with an idea along with two people at the daycare center. If, for example, 20 children were transferred to his school, he’d only list 10 or 15, and the unregistered kids were then taken to safety More than 600 children were saved. Israel’s Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in 1973 recognized Van Hulst as a “Righteous Among the Nations”—a title for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews from the Holocaust. In 2012, Israeli Prime Minister (总理) Benjamin Netanyahu honored Van Hulst during a state visit to the Netherlands. That year, Van Hulst’s heroism was adapted into a film titled “Sussman.” Johan van Hulst died at the age of 107. Today, Amsterdam’s National Holocaust Museum stands at the site of the college. Emile Schrijver, who directs the museum, says Johan van Hulst always spoke of what he couldn’t do. “I was never a hero. I had to live the rest of my life with the knowledge that I’d only been able to save around 600 children rather than 700, 800, 900, or 1,000 children.” Schrijver says Johan van Hulst’s long life allowed many generations to learn by his example — that even under the worst conditions, there’s always an option to choose right over wrong. 1.What did Van Hulst do for the Jewish children during World War Ⅱ? A. He hid them in his school secretly. B. He set up a daycare center for them. C. He helped them to find their parents. D. He managed to transport them to safety. 2.How did Yad Vashem honor Van Hulst? A. By awarding him a title. B. By making a movie about him. C. By arranging a state visit to his hometown. D. By inviting him to meet with the Prime Minister. 3.What do we know about Van Hulst from his words in paragraph 4? A. He lived all alone in later life. B. He had a deep love for his school. C. He regretted not saving more children. D. He called on the public to recognize other heroes. 4.What does Schrijver think of Van Hulst? A. He needs more national attention. B. He serves as an example to everyone. C. He cares very little about his own name. D. He offers young people a chance to do right. 5.Why does the author write the text? A. To report some history fact. B. To remember a great man. C. To discuss a film adapted from a real man. D. To introduce The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. 主题语境02 人与自我-做人与做事 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津第一中学-11月·期中）The turn of the year is the time for reviewing one’s life, and for making some resolutions about what to concentrate on in the coming year; and for many years I have taken advantage of the holiday to review my own ambition. One thing I decide on this year is to give up writing the Grumpy (暴躁的) Old Bookman column in this magazine. It’s not that I’ve lost interest in the book world. But Leonard Woolf, husband of American writer Virginia Woolf (1882 — 1941), used to say a man should change his career every seven years. Though I would say that changing your whole career frequently is going a bit far, I do find that it serves as a great refresher if you can occasionally try a new job within the same line of business. It is over 15 years since our editor wrote to me and asked if I would be interested in writing a regular piece about what was, even then, a rapidly changing publishing scene. He approached me because since 2004 I had been writing a regular blog called Grumpy Old Bookman. As my monthly survey of developments in both traditional and digital publishing continued, in this magazine, I began to realize that writers in this century, of both fiction and non-fiction, are living in something close to a paradise (天堂). Once, you struggled for years to find a publisher — or an agent if you wanted one — but now you can publish your own stuff, either digitally or in paperback, without it costing you a penny piece. After about five years of producing such columns, it occurred to me that, rather than let these essays fade away on the seas of time, it might be valuable to publish my thoughts and comments in book form to potential readers. Hence, in 2014, I published the first 69 GOB columns in paperback format, using Amazon’s Create Space facilities. Title: Writers Rejoice! A monthly diary of the dawn of the digital age, which was my first trial. And now I sincerely wish a new 2024. 1.Why does the author want to give up writing the column? A. He is fed up with the career linked to books. B. He is very keen on trying something new. C. He follows Leonard Woolf’s suggestion. D. He’s used to changing his job every seven years. 2.According to the author, what can be inferred from Paragraph 4？ A. It is a golden time for writers in terms of publishing. B. Publishing industry is a profitable business. C. It is rather hard to publish books nowadays. D. Now it is amazing to find a publisher easily. 3.What do you think of the author? A. Emotional and good at controlling himself. B. Dedicated but easy to doubt himself. C. Purposeful and good at self-adjustment. D. Ambitious but unwilling to change himself. 4.What does the author mainly want to tell us? A. Giving up timely is a virtue. B. Often changing jobs means new chances. C. The beginning of a year is a new start. D. Reflection can drive us to push forward. Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津滨海紫云中学·期中）Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had. Considering that I teach students who are trained to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out. “Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied. I was pretty shocked by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special things, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows. You can get at least 5cm taller!” At that point, I was shocked. I am short. I can’t deny that, but I don’t think I would put myself through months of pain just to be a few centimeters taller. I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall! It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality. No one is born perfect, however, magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm (标准). Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that you must go for it, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career. 1.In the author’s opinion, “outside help” means ________. A. getting help from relatives or family friends B. going under the knife C. trying to be perfect D. getting ahead of others 2.Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to ________. A. marry a better man/woman B. become a model C. get an advantage over others in job-hunting D. attract more admirers 3.What was the author’s reaction towards the girl’s decision? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Happy. D. Angry. 4.According to the passage, the author believes that ________. A. everyone should go for perfection, whatever the cost B. it’s right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobs C. media should be criticised for misleading young people to do surgery D. it is one’s appearance instead of skills that really matters in one’s career 5.What does the author think of his height? A. He dislikes being called a short man. B. He tries to increase his height through surgery. C. He always wears shoes with thick soles to hide the fact. D. He just accepts it as it is. 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津和平区天津市第二十中学·期中）Exams never made me break out in a nervous sweat — but this one did. Even booking my piano exam reduced me to a mess of anxiety. I feel permanently scared inside churches, where piano exams are held — no longer admiring their beauty because, over the years, I have received terrible marks from examiners. Despite being 15 — too old to cool to be frightened — I remember trembling in the bathroom before my tests. I wished I had never had to play in front of others. This time, after booking my Level 8 Royal Conservatory of Music piano exam. I went back to my normal routine. A little practice here, a little practice there. And then it happened. My trusty, 10-year-old electric piano gave out. When I told my father what had happened to my piano, he only glared at me with disappointment, “When I was your age, I learned to be resourceful.” Hmm. I had a broken piano, an exam coming up in a few months, and a father who refused to buy me a new piano because he wanted to teach me a “life lesson”. I finally came up with a decision: I’d practice at school. The school had many pianos, but only a few were in tune. Within a few days of searching, I headed off to a music room at every available opportunity. I loved finding new pianos in hidden corners of the school and spent hours practicing. As my exam drew near, all the music teachers knew to look for me in the piano rooms after school. In anticipation of my assessment, one of my music teachers let me perform as a mini practice exam. To my surprise, she was greatly impressed. Music had never been the love of my life, but that was changing. When I played, my worries about how others judged me and how I viewed myself merged to reveal who I really am. All my adolescent thoughts made me feel like I was in a cage, but music gave me the key. Within a few months I went from not caring about my playing to feeling actually kind of proud of my work. In my favorite, soundproof music room, I discovered that behind the piano, I could become anyone. Talking to other people never came easy to me, but I was able to express myself through music. I became overjoyed. When the time came to play in front of an examiner, all the anxiety I had about going up on stage dimmed, and all I could think about was the marvelous journey I’d had to get here. Trilling the keys reminded me of the bittersweet music experiences of past years and my happiness nowadays. Many days later, I received my mark — a rarely mentioned “well done”. Now, whenever I get caught up in the daily struggle, I remember the hard work that it took to reach my new goal. Whenever I feel discouraged, I never forget to look at the gleaming keys of my new upright piano. As my father always says, some lessons are just learned the hard way. 1.What made the author so stressed inside churches these years? A. The religious atmosphere. B. The artistic performance. C. The piano exams. D. Her colorful fantasy. 2.What can be inferred according to the underlined sentence in Para 3? A. The author’s family was too poor to afford a new piano. B. The father was quite angry about the author’s bad behavior. C. The father wanted the author to address the problem independently. D. The author showed great dissatisfaction about her father. 3.The author changed her attitude towards music mainly because A. her hard work and determination B. her own understanding of musical value C. her teachers’ constant encouragement D. her family’s enthusiastic support 4.What does the underlined word “merged” in paragraph 7 mean? A. mixed B. separated C. interacted D. exploited 5.Which of the following indicates the change of the author’s feelings? A. Nervous—disappointed—angry—calm B. Curious—frustrated—hopeful—grateful C. Depressed—satisfied—disappointed—peaceful D. Frightened—indifferent—passionate—proud Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津第五十五中学-11月·期中）In 2019, I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages, I sought a new challenge — something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese, with its intricate characters resembling abstract art, melodic tones that sounded like singing, and sentence structures reversing European logic, fascinated me from the first lesson. However, my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics into China’s cultural heritage. I started with Tang Dynasty poetry, renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China’s poetic tradition. Intrigued by its roots, I then turned to earlier works like the Shi Jing (The Book of Songs), an anthology of poems often attributed as one of the earliest reflections of the Chinese soul. Later, I explored the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu, or Poetry of the South), further broadening my understanding of regional literary expressions. My classes soon multiplied, as I took courses on Chinese history, literature, philosophy and art history. Confucianism’s emphasis on social harmony, Daoism’s natural spontaneity, and Buddhism’s cyclical worldview formed a philosophical triad that explained many modern Chinese values. Yet it was Chinese art history, especially scroll painting, that truly fired my imagination. The graceful brush-strokes, the interplay of ink and water, and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. During my journey, I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history, such as military leader Fu Hao, and Emperor Wu Zetian. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s societal transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked, yet undeniably crucial. These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture. Unlike academic journals, it would mix thorough research with engaging stories — featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators. A planned column “From Terra Cotta to Tech” would trace historical continuities, while a culinary section might explore how Sichuan peppercorns traveled the Silk Road. This publishing venture (活动) is both exciting and challenging. From selecting articles to editing translations, I’m constantly learning. And that, in itself, is part of what fascinates me so much about China: its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle — one that can never be fully completed, but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately, my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine, I can contribute to a mutual understanding. 1.What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese? A. The complexity of the Chinese language. B. The desire to become a linguistic teacher. C. The influence of several European languages. D. The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute. 2.In her exploration of Chinese culture, which of the following topics does the author NOT cover? A. The principles of Confucianism and Taoism. B. The expressive qualities of Tang Dynasty poetry. C. The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy. D. The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting. 3.What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history? A. Their success in challenging traditional gender roles. B. Their contributions to China’s societal transformations. C. Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting. D. Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese culture. 4.What makes the author’s magazine different from academic journals? A. Use of bilingual content and comments from readers. B. Exclusion of serious and deep historical analysis. C. Focus mainly on modern technology and innovations. D. Integration of academic depth and appealing stories. 5.Why does the author compare “Chinese cultural depth” to “an ever-expanding puzzle” in the last paragraph? A. To emphasize that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand. B. To criticize the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions. C. To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete. D. To highlight its complexity and the endless opportunities for discovery. 主题语境01 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高三上·天津小站第一中学-11月·期中）On her 53rd birthday, Debra Ferrell received the usual well-wishes on Facebook, but she also got some unusual messages. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (自闭症) and nonverbal, was struggling with grief. They were reaching out to Ferrell, seeking any possible support. “Could you bring him some comfort?” they asked with deep sadness. Ferrell’s heart ached when she read the message. She knew she had to do something. She sent them a wind chime (风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am near.” written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old’s bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants. Ferrell says, “I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.” This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. In fact, for her 47th birthday in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization devoted to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff. “I believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference,” Ferrell explains. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces when you do something unexpected for them.” To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. She put out a call on her Facebook page, asking for information on people who could use a little help. Over the years, she has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found through Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. Her grandkids often join her on these missions, making it a family affair. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces,” she says. “And it’s even more rewarding when my grandkids are involved. They learn the value of kindness and compassion.” Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises. Her family often gives her extra birthday cash, jokingly warning her not to spend it on others, but she always does. “I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS!’” she says with a laugh. “It’s my party, and I’ll give if I want to!” 1.What did Deba Ferrell receive on her 53rd birthday? A. Messages requesting assistance. B. Invitations to speak at a community event. C. Unusual birthday wishes with touching stories. D. Special birthday gifts from Love with Skin On. 2.Why did Deba Ferrell commit to performing 53 acts of kindness? A. To continue a long-standing family tradition. B. To fulfill a personal commitment for her birthday. C. To raise awareness for her charitable organization. D. To participate in a popular social media challenge. 3.What does Deba Ferrell do on Pinterest? A. She shares innovative ideas. B. She gives away care packages. C. She purchases gifts for strangers. D. She involves her grandkids in family activities. 4.Which of the following best describes Deba Ferrell? A. Reserved and cautious. B. Practical and indifferent. C. Ambitious and competitive. D. Compassionate and generous. 5.What does the story convey? A. The need for social media fame. B. The joy of giving expensive gifts. C. The power of small acts of kindness. D. The importance of founding organizations. 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津汇文中学-11月·期中）Yesterday, after arriving in Madrid, I knocked on a stranger’s door. “I searched on the website. Will you give me lessons?” I asked. This was the reason I’d come to Spain. Because I once believed I was meant to be a female flamenco (弗拉门戈) guitarist. Forty-five years ago, when I was two, my father also came to Madrid and knocked on strangers’ doors. As a well-known classical guitarist, he admired flamenco a lot, and in Spain, he learnt from anyone willing to teach him. He approached performers in bars, made friends with street musicians, and managed to study with Paco de Lucia, the greatest flamenco guitarist of our time. I started playing classical guitar when I was five. My father’s hands exploded across the strings like fireworks. I practised while he instructed and criticized. I played till I had sharp pain in my fingertips. By age seven, I was called a child genius. Then, at 11, I quit. Heartbroken, my father distanced himself. Guiltily, I followed suit. Soon, we spoke only when necessary. Our relationship didn’t rebound until, in my early 20s, I found myself pulled back to guitar. When I was in my early 30s, he got sick. Before he died a few years later, my father told me there were almost no female flamenco guitarists in the world. If I kept practising, I could be one of the first. I promised, and he left me his guitar. But after he died, I couldn’t bear to play it. He’d spent so much time with his arms around that instrument, and it seemed an extension of his own body. Holding it gave my grief an unbearable tangibility (可触知). So for 13 years, it sat mostly untouched, coming out only when my son Ellis begged to see it. He was careful with his grandfather’s instrument in a way that made me want to pass it down to him — both the guitar and the music. The problem was that I couldn’t really play anymore. Now, Antonia is sitting with me in her living room, teaching me patiently. I have been here for only two days, and already my fingers hurt. It’s a sharp pain, like when a fallen-asleep limb (肢体) returns to life. The feeling delights me. It means I’m doing something right. 1.Which can best describe the father when he was learning flamenco? A. Cautious. B. Hopeless. C. Depressed. D. Devoted. 2.Which has the similar meaning with the underlined word “rebound” in paragraph 4? A. Improve. B. Break. C. Suffer. D. Blossom. 3.Why did the author leave the guitar untouched? A. She intended to pass it down to her son. B. It reminded her of her unpleasant past. C. Deep sorrow drowned her at the sight of it. D. Carrying it made her feel a sense of burden. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Guitar Lessons From Strangers B. Love for Father on the String Again C. Adventures for Music Lovers in Spain D. Journey to Success as a Flamenco Guitarist 5.What does “the feeling delights me” suggest about the author? A. She enjoys the pain of learning. B. She is worried about her progress. C. She dislikes Antonia’s teaching. D. She wants to quit playing soon. Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津第五十五中学-11月·期中）In 2019, I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages, I sought a new challenge — something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese, with its intricate characters resembling abstract art, melodic tones that sounded like singing, and sentence structures reversing European logic, fascinated me from the first lesson. However, my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics into China’s cultural heritage. I started with Tang Dynasty poetry, renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China’s poetic tradition. Intrigued by its roots, I then turned to earlier works like the Shi Jing (The Book of Songs), an anthology of poems often attributed as one of the earliest reflections of the Chinese soul. Later, I explored the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu, or Poetry of the South), further broadening my understanding of regional literary expressions. My classes soon multiplied, as I took courses on Chinese history, literature, philosophy and art history. Confucianism’s emphasis on social harmony, Daoism’s natural spontaneity, and Buddhism’s cyclical worldview formed a philosophical trial that explained many modern Chinese values. Yet it was Chinese art history, especially scroll painting, that truly fired my imagination. The graceful brush-strokes, the interplay of ink and water, and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. During my journey, I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history, such as military leader Fu Hao and Emperor Wu Zetian. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s societal transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked, yet undeniably crucial. These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture. Unlike academic journals, it would mix thorough research with engaging stories — featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators. A planned column “From Terra Cotta to Tech” would trace historical continuity, while a culinary section might explore how Sichuan peppercorns traveled the Silk Road. This publishing venture (活动) is both exciting and challenging. From selecting articles to editing translations, I’m constantly learning. And that, in itself, is part of what fascinates me so much about China: its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle — one that can never be fully completed, but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately, my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine, I can contribute to a mutual understanding. 1.What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese? A. The complexity of the Chinese language. B. The desire to become a linguistic teacher. C. The influence of several European languages. D. The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute. 2.In her exploration of Chinese culture, which of the following topics does the author NOT cover? A. The principles of Confucianism and Taoism. B. The expressive qualities of Tang Dynasty poetry. C. The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy. D. The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting. 3.What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history? A. Their success in challenging traditional gender roles. B. Their contributions to China’s societal transformations. C. Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting. D. Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese culture. 4.What makes the author’s magazine different from academic journals? A. Use of bilingual content and comments from readers. B. Exclusion of serious and deep historical analysis. C. Focus mainly on modern technology and innovations. D. Integration of academic depth and appealing stories. 5.Why does the author compare “Chinese cultural depth” to “an ever-expanding puzzle” in the last paragraph? A. To emphasize that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand. B. To criticize the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions. C. To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete. D. To highlight its complexity and the endless opportunities for discovery. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高三上·天津滨海德远高级中学·期中）My great grandmother received the dollhouse (玩具小屋) from a family friend back in the late 1800s. It was then passed down from generation to generation. I was seven when I discovered it underneath the tree on Christmas morning. In our house, Mom set up a sewing area. I sat at her sewing machine, my feet barely reaching the presser foot. Mom bent over me, her hands on mine, gently guiding small bits of cloth under the needle to create dollhouse bedding. She also taught me to make mini-blankets. With a little paint and glue, Mom demonstrated that anything could be turned into dollhouse furniture. I learnt to view the world as a place of possibility. I spent hours of my girlhood sitting before my dollhouse, telling made-up stories, and creating miniatures (缩微模型). But eventually school activities took over, and the dollhouse was moved to the attic (阁楼). Over the next 40 years, the storytelling skills I’d practiced with the dollhouse grew into novel writing skills, and I developed a career as an author. One day, after hours of working on my fourth book, I took a break by surfing the Internet and happened to notice the beautiful dollhouses people posted on social media. They reminded me of mine. I went to the attic, brought it back to my room and started updating it. During the mindless hours of sewing and furnishing (布置家具), I listened to audiobooks about the history of dollhouses, learning that they were not invented for play. There’s a long, rich history of people in hardship turning to dollhouses to find comfort. They weren’t produced as toys until mass production became standard after 1945. This inspired me to create a novel where art saves the day. The truth was I myself needed art to save the day. Mom was then slipping away from me owing to progressive memory loss. The only topic we could discuss with any genuine joy was the update of the dollhouse. She loved retelling its history — those old memories. Mom didn’t find it strange at all that her 50-year-old daughter was updating the dollhouse. She just thought it fun and beautiful. And it was. It was a world where Mom and I were at our best together. 1.What did the author’s mother teach her to do? A. To sew and create miniatures. B. To add imaginary figures to the dollhouse. C. To make up fairy tales set in the dollhouse. D. To do oil paintings and glue them onto the little walls. 2.Why did the author decide to update the dollhouse decades later? A. She intended to follow the trend on social media. B. She was eager to start a new career as a toy designer. C. She felt the urge to compete with other dollhouse makers. D. She was inspired by people sharing their dollhouses online. 3.What did the author learn about dollhouses from the audiobooks? A. They were initially created for play. B. People once sought comfort in them. C. Rich people sold them for money during difficult times. D. A uniform standard for their production was set in 1945. 4.What role did the dollhouse play in strengthening the emotional ties between the author and her aging mother? A. A reminder of their childhood dreams. B. A mirror of the eventful family history. C. A tool to bring back good old memories. D. A means to improve her mother’s memory. 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. The Dollhouse: A Lifelong Toy B. Growing up with the Dollhouse C. The Dollhouse: More Than Just a Toy D. Dollhouse Making and Novel Writing 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与玩具小屋之间的故事，包括其来源、作者小时候与母亲一起制作玩具小屋内的物品、长大后因玩具小屋而走上写作道路，以及多年后因母亲记忆力衰退而重新更新玩具小屋，并在此过程中与母亲共度美好时光的经历。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Mom bent over me, her hands on mine, gently guiding small bits of cloth under the needle to create dollhouse bedding. She also taught me to make mini-blankets. With a little paint and glue, Mom demonstrated that anything could be turned into dollhouse furniture. (妈妈俯身在我身上，双手放在我的手上，轻轻地把小块布料引到针下，做成玩具小屋的床上用品。她还教我制作迷你毯子。妈妈用一点颜料和胶水向我展示，任何东西都可以变成玩具小屋的家具。)”可知，作者的妈妈教她缝纫和制作微型物品。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“One day, after hours of working on my fourth book, I took a break by surfing the Internet and happened to notice the beautiful dollhouses people posted on social media. They reminded me of mine. I went to the attic, brought it back to my room and started updating it. (一天，在写了四个小时的第四本书后，我上网休息了一下，碰巧注意到人们在社交媒体上发布的漂亮的玩具小屋。它们让我想起了我的玩具小屋。我去了阁楼，把它带回我的房间，开始更新它。)”可知，作者决定更新玩具小屋是因为她在网上看到人们分享他们的玩具小屋，这让她想起了自己的玩具小屋。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“During the mindless hours of sewing and furnishing (布置家具), I listened to audiobooks about the history of dollhouses, learning that they were not invented for play. There’s a long, rich history of people in hardship turning to dollhouses to find comfort. (在无意识地缝纫和布置家具的几个小时里，我听了一些关于玩具小屋历史的有声书，了解到它们并不是为了玩而发明的。人们在困境中求助于玩具小屋以寻求安慰，有着悠久而丰富的历史。)”可知，作者从有声书中了解到人们曾经在玩具小屋中寻求安慰。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The truth was I myself needed art to save the day. Mom was then slipping away from me owing to progressive memory loss. The only topic we could discuss with any genuine joy was the update of the dollhouse. She loved retelling its history — those old memories. (事实是我自己也需要艺术来拯救这一天。当时，由于记忆力逐渐衰退，妈妈正从我身边溜走。我们唯一能真正愉快地讨论的话题就是玩具小屋的更新。她喜欢重述它的历史——那些古老的记忆。)”可知，玩具小屋是作者和母亲一起回忆美好旧时光的工具，在母亲记忆力衰退的情况下，它成为了加强她们之间情感联系的纽带。故选C项。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据最后一段中“The truth was I myself needed art to save the day. Mom was then slipping away from me owing to progressive memory loss. The only topic we could discuss with any genuine joy was the update of the dollhouse. She loved retelling its history — those old memories. (事实是我自己也需要艺术来拯救这一天。当时，由于记忆力逐渐衰退，妈妈正从我身边溜走。我们唯一能真正愉快地讨论的话题就是玩具小屋的更新。她喜欢重述它的历史——那些古老的记忆。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者与玩具小屋之间的故事，玩具小屋不仅仅是玩具，它承载了作者和母亲的美好回忆和情感，C项“The Dollhouse: More Than Just a Toy (玩具小屋：不仅仅是一个玩具)”概括文章主旨，适合作为标题。故选C项。 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津咸水沽第一中学天津市第一百中学·期中）Elizabeth Keyton, originally from Georgia, the USA, married Arjun, a Malayali. She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond. In the process, she created an Instagram page called “Elikutty” through which she now teaches Malayalam to thousands of people. “I always loved hearing people speak different languages, but when my mother from Serbia spoke Serbian at home, my father showed no interest in learning it, leaving frequent misunderstanding and communicating problems. That’s when I decided that if I met someone from a different culture, I would try to learn his language, which would be good for us and our family,” says Elizabeth to The Better India. “So when my relationship with Arjun started looking serious because of difficulties in communicating, I decided to learn Malayalam. However, I found that there weren’t enough resources to learn the language. Most books available were outdated or made for children. A small amount of material was often too difficult for casual (非正式的) language learners like me,” says the 35-year-old. “Later, I struggled to find a teacher suited to my needs and some grammar resources online.” As an English teacher, Elizabeth used her teaching skills to learn Malayalam. She wrote notes and made doodles (涂鸦) to learn the letters. “For me, the best way to learn is by explaining it to someone else, so I made an Instagram page in 2018 to share my notes and small drawings,” she says. Starting out with 1,000 followers in 2018, her Instagram page has over 70,000 followers today. She is pleased to make learning Malayalam fun and easy. “I have seen what happens when languages are ignored in my own house. My brother doesn’t know Serbian, which means his family won’t. It’s important to know English as it is a global language and helps when you go abroad, but the same respect should be given to native languages. They are the true way to a person’s heart.” says Elizabeth.(333) 1.Why did Elizabeth decide to learn Malayalam? A. To build a foundation for her career. B. To improve her relationship with Arjun. C. To better communicate with her mother. D. To satisfy her interest in foreign languages. 2.What difficulty did Elizabeth meet during her learning? A. Rejection from her husband. B. Failure to find a native partner. C. Lack of suitable learning resources. D. Inability to find a professional teacher. 3.What was Elizabeth’s Instagram. page used to do at first? A. Collect learning tips. B. Help her in self-study. C. Practice small drawings. D. Teach others Malayalam. 4.What is Elizabeth’s opinion on language learning? A. Using social media as the primary tool. B. Respecting our inner thinking at all times. C. Always putting the family’s common language first. D. Treating official languages and mother tongues equally. 5.What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To advertise Elizabeth’s Instagram page B. To discuss the difficulties of learning Malayalam C. To tell a story about how language learning strengthened family bonds D. To compare different methods of language learning 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述美国女子伊丽莎白为巩固与异国丈夫的感情、加强家庭联结而学习马拉雅拉姆语，克服资源短缺难题后通过社交平台分享学习内容，帮助数千人学习该语言的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond.(她想学习他的母语，以巩固他们的家庭联结。)”及第三段中的“So when my relationship with Arjun started looking serious because of difficulties in communicating, I decided to learn Malayalam.(所以当我和阿琼的关系因为沟通困难而变得严肃起来时，我决定学习马拉雅拉姆语。)”可知，伊丽莎白决定学习马拉雅拉姆语是为了改善与阿琼的关系。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However, I found that there weren’t enough resources to learn the language. Most books available were outdated or made for children. A small amount of material was often too difficult for casual language learners like me.(然而，我发现没有足够的资源来学习这门语言。大多数可用的书籍都已过时或专为儿童设计。少量的学习材料对我这样的非正式语言学习者来说往往太难了。)”及“Later, I struggled to find a teacher suited to my needs and some grammar resources online.(后来，我很难找到一位适合我需求的老师，也难以在网上找到一些语法资源。)”可知，伊丽莎白在学习过程中遇到的困难是缺乏合适的学习资源。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“For me, the best way to learn is by explaining it to someone else, so I made an Instagram page in 2018 to share my notes and small drawings.(对我来说，最好的学习方式是向别人讲解，所以我在2018年创建了一个Instagram账号，分享我的笔记和小画。)”可知，伊丽莎白的Instagram账号起初是用于辅助自己自学——通过分享内容来巩固学习。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It’s important to know English as it is a global language and helps when you go abroad, but the same respect should be given to native languages.(英语作为一门全球通用语言，掌握它很重要，出国时也能派上用场，但母语也应得到同样的尊重。)”可知，伊丽莎白认为应平等对待通用语言（如英语）和母语。故选D项。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond.(她想学习他的母语，以巩固他们的家庭联结。)”及全文围绕伊丽莎白学习丈夫母语、克服困难并帮助他人学习的故事展开可知，文章的主要目的是讲述一个关于语言学习如何巩固家庭联结的故事。故选C项。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津第一〇二中学-11月·期中）My almost 6-year-old son is currently crazy about Star Wars and Harry Potter. I know he’s young, but the movies and books bring up topics for us to sort through all the time — tough topics. A good chance for me! We read the books together; we watch the movies together. We’ve talked about many things that some parents of a 5-year-old might not talk about, but I want to have these conversations with my son. Today, it was rainy and when the baby took her nap, I allowed him to watch a Star Wars movie as a reward for being so kind this morning to his sister who was feeling a little unhappy. As I was folding laundry, I said to him, very casually, “Wow, that Darth Vader really makes me sick.” My son chided me: “Mama, Darth Vader has good in him. I know he’s on the dark side, but he isn’t all bad.” This launched us into a conversation about good versus evil and how goodness can be found in anyone if we only look hard enough. For the past week, I feel like I have been tested with various examples of people simply not being nice. And some people were rude for no apparent reason. A nurse was impatient with me on the phone when I called for a prescription. Little ears were listening in on all of those instances and after doing my best to be nice on the phone call with the nurse, I hung up and said to my husband, “Wow, what was wrong with her? She was so rude.” My boy said, “Mama, we all have a bad day. Be nice to her and she might be nice to you back.” This child teaches me lessons every day, and all we can do is treat people with kindness, as hard as it might be. The nurse was probably exhausted from taking sick calls and maybe she simply needed a coffee break. I do know that those people were not on their best behavior or showing their best side but how many of us have been in those exact shoes? We all act in haste. We all speak in haste. We all do things we regret. And, if we were lucky, we were met with kindness instead of anger in return for our outburst. My son reminded me today to be kinder and gentler to the people I meet with. I’m going to try harder this week. I’m going to try to smile when met with a frown.Like he mentions, even Darth Vader has good in him and maybe he just needs a little sympathy. 1.How does the writer react to her son’s recent interest? A. Trying to persuade him to change his mind. B. Using it as a chance to shorten their distance. C. Trying to help him develop some more hobbies. D. Using it as a chance to have a deep talk with him. 2.The underlined word “chided” in paragraph 2 means ________. A. Appreciated. B. Supported . C. Criticized. D. Rejected. 3.The writer tried to be kind to the nurse on the phone because ________. A. She didn’t want to annoy the nurse B. she didn’t want to influence her kids negatively C. she knew the nurse was unhappy that day D. She had to get the important information 4.Which of the following words can be used to describe the author’s son? A. Optimistic. B. Considerate. C. Selfless D. Brave 5.What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To encourage people to find the good in others and treat them kindly. B. To encourage people to sympathize with those in trouble. C. To encourage people to smile to those unfriendly to them. D. To encourage people to reward others’ kindness and help more people. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. B　4. B　5. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。文章通过儿子从星战角色、护士事件中传递“发现他人善意”的理念，启发作者践行友善，也鼓励读者善待他人、看见他人闪光点。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“My almost 6-year-old son is currently crazy about Star Wars and Harry Potter. I know he’s young, but the movies and books bring up topics for us to sort through all the time--tough topics. A good chance for me! We read the books together; we watch the movies together. We’ve talked about many things that some parents of a 5-year-old might not talk about, but I want to have these conversations with my son.(我家快6岁的儿子现在特别痴迷《星球大战》和《哈利・波特》。我知道他年纪还小，但这些电影和书籍总能引出需要我们一起梳理的话题 —— 而且都是些不轻松的话题。不过对我来说，这反而是个好机会！我们一起读原著，一起看电影。我们聊过很多事，有些家长可能不会跟5岁的孩子聊这些，但我就想和儿子进行这样的对话。)”可知，作者将儿子对《星球大战》和《哈利・波特》的兴趣当作与他深入交谈的机会。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段作者说“Wow, that Darth Vader really makes me sick. (哇，达斯・维达真让我反感。)”，随后儿子回应“Mama, Darth Vader has good in him. I know he’s on the dark side, but he isn’t all bad. (妈妈，达斯・维达内心是有善良的。我知道他站在黑暗面，但他不全是坏的。)”可知，儿子是在反驳作者的观点，即“批评”作者对达斯・维达的全盘否定，所以猜测chided表“批评”的意思。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“Little ears were listening in on all of those instances and after doing my best to be nice on the phone call with the nurse (小耳朵们在听着所有这些事情，所以我在和护士打电话时尽量表现得友好)”可知，“小耳朵”指的是儿子，作者担心自己的负面态度会对孩子产生不良影响，因此尽量对护士友善。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段儿子认为达斯・维达“不全是坏的”，以及第三段儿子说“Mama, we all have a bad day. Be nice to her and she might be nice to you back. (妈妈，我们都会有不顺心的日子。对她好一点，她或许也会对你好。)”可知，儿子能站在他人角度思考，体谅他人处境，体现出“体贴的”特质。故选B项。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段儿子提到“善良存在于每个人身上”、第三段儿子建议“对他人友善”、最后一段作者总结“I’m going to try to smile when met with a frown. Like he mentions, even Darth Vader has good in him and maybe he just needs a little sympathy. (遇到别人皱眉时，我会努力微笑。就像他说的，即使是达斯・维达也有善良的一面，或许他只是需要一点理解。)”可知，文章核心是通过儿子的启发，鼓励人们发现他人身上的善良并友善对待他人。故选A项。 Passage 3 （25-26高三上·天津第四十七中学·期中）When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact. According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.” Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots. Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.” I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.” 1.What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph? A. She is upset by her kids’ weight. B. She is particular about what she eats. C. She is interested in making food. D. She is critical of the way she was fed. 2.Which of the following would Markey disapprove of? A. Explaining to kids the risks of taking snacks. B. Offering various foods to kids at fixed times. C. Allowing kids to eat cookies occasionally. D. Talking with kids about school at mealtimes. 3.What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”? A. Eat up what is provided for them. B. Share their food with other kids. C. Make diet decisions on their own. D. Help their parents do the dishes. 4.What does the author think of the strategies she has been following? A. Costly. B. Workable. C. Complex. D. Contradictory. 5.What does the passage focus on? A. Parents are supposed to strictly control children’s diet to avoid health problems. B. Discussing food choices openly with kids is the best way to ensure healthy habits. C. Children need constant guidance to understand nutritional values so as to keep healthy. D. Offering children freedom in food choices helps build a healthy relationship with eating. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者童年因频繁被提醒“别长胖”而破坏了与食物的关系，如今发现对女儿的饮食建议或有负面影响，采纳专家“责任分工”理念，给孩子饮食自由后效果良好。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact. (当我还是个孩子的时候，我经常被告知不能吃什么。“你不想变胖”这句话在我的童年时期不断被重复。这真的把我和食物的关系搞得一团糟——我花了好几年才克服。正因为如此，我小心翼翼地不把我孩子的体重和他们作为人的价值联系起来。我鼓励我的女儿选择健康的零食，并经常劝阻她不要再吃甜点。但是有一天，当我听到她说“我觉得我太胖了”时，我的心一沉。这让我怀疑给她关于零食的建议是否在无意中产生了负面影响。)”可知，从第一段可以推断出作者对自己童年喂养方式的批判。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.” (心理学教授夏洛特·马基（Charlotte Markey）表示，作为父母，很少在食物问题上说得少即是多。她说：“在育儿方面，有很多事情值得讨论，但我不相信食物是其中之一。”“这只会给孩子们带来一些不一定健康的担忧和不安全感。”)”可知，马基指出“育儿中很多事适合沟通，但食物并非其中之一”，“这只会给孩子带来不必要的担忧和不安全感”，即不建议过多和孩子谈论食物相关话题。由此可推知，“向孩子解释吃零食的风险”属于和孩子谈论食物相关的担忧，符合马基不认可的行为。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots. (相反，她建议应用营养专家中一个众所周知的概念，即“责任分工”，即父母在固定的时间为孩子们提供各种各样的健康食品，孩子们自己决定他们想吃什么和吃多少——即使这意味着偶尔吃的饼干比胡萝卜多。)”可知，根据“责任分工”，孩子们应该自己决定饮食。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. (我一直在尝试这些策略，我发现当我不那么严格限制时，他们确实做出了更好的决定。)”可推知，作者认为她一直遵循的策略是可行的。故选B项。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章以作者自身经历引出话题，通过专家马基的观点，核心推荐“责任分工”理念 —— 父母提供健康食物，孩子自主选择饮食，最终作者验证该策略有效，强调给孩子饮食自由有助于建立健康的饮食关系。由此可知，这篇文章的重点是让孩子自由选择食物有助于建立健康的饮食关系。故选D项。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高三上·天津宁河芦台第二中学·期中）We’re going to take a moment now to remember a man who lived a long life. Johan van Hulst was known for his great efforts during World War II, saving hundreds of Jewish children, but he was haunted (忧心忡忡的) by not being able to do more. In 1940, the year Nazi Germany invaded (入侵) the Netherlands, Van Hulst headed a college in Amsterdam. The school he was running was next to a Jewish daycare center. When the Nazis took children from their parents, it was where the kids under the age of 12 went. When space ran out there, the Germans asked Johan van Hulst to house children in his school. He came up with an idea along with two people at the daycare center. If, for example, 20 children were transferred to his school, he’d only list 10 or 15, and the unregistered kids were then taken to safety More than 600 children were saved. Israel’s Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in 1973 recognized Van Hulst as a “Righteous Among the Nations”—a title for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews from the Holocaust. In 2012, Israeli Prime Minister (总理) Benjamin Netanyahu honored Van Hulst during a state visit to the Netherlands. That year, Van Hulst’s heroism was adapted into a film titled “Sussman.” Johan van Hulst died at the age of 107. Today, Amsterdam’s National Holocaust Museum stands at the site of the college. Emile Schrijver, who directs the museum, says Johan van Hulst always spoke of what he couldn’t do. “I was never a hero. I had to live the rest of my life with the knowledge that I’d only been able to save around 600 children rather than 700, 800, 900, or 1,000 children.” Schrijver says Johan van Hulst’s long life allowed many generations to learn by his example — that even under the worst conditions, there’s always an option to choose right over wrong. 1.What did Van Hulst do for the Jewish children during World War Ⅱ? A. He hid them in his school secretly. B. He set up a daycare center for them. C. He helped them to find their parents. D. He managed to transport them to safety. 2.How did Yad Vashem honor Van Hulst? A. By awarding him a title. B. By making a movie about him. C. By arranging a state visit to his hometown. D. By inviting him to meet with the Prime Minister. 3.What do we know about Van Hulst from his words in paragraph 4? A. He lived all alone in later life. B. He had a deep love for his school. C. He regretted not saving more children. D. He called on the public to recognize other heroes. 4.What does Schrijver think of Van Hulst? A. He needs more national attention. B. He serves as an example to everyone. C. He cares very little about his own name. D. He offers young people a chance to do right. 5.Why does the author write the text? A. To report some history fact. B. To remember a great man. C. To discuss a film adapted from a real man. D. To introduce The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Johan van Hulst在二战中勇救600多名犹太儿童的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“If, for example, 20 children were transferred to his school, he’d only list 10 or 15, and the unregistered kids were then taken to safety. More than 600 children were saved.(例如，如果有20个孩子转到他的学校，他只会列出10或15个，然后将未注册的孩子带到安全的地方。600多名儿童获救)”可知，通过谎报人数，Van Hulst将未注册的犹太儿童转移到安全地带。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Israel’s Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in 1973 recognized Van Hulst as a “Righteous Among the Nations” — a title for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews from the Holocaust.(1973年，以色列的亚德瓦谢姆世界大屠杀纪念中心承认范·胡尔斯特为“国际义人”，这是对那些冒着生命危险从大屠杀中拯救犹太人的非犹太人的称号)”可知，为了表彰Van Hulst为拯救犹太儿童做出的贡献，Yad Vashem纪念馆授予了他“Righteous Among the Nations”称号。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中“I was never a hero. I had to live the rest of my life with the knowledge that I’d only been able to save around 600 children rather than 700, 800, 900, or 1,000 children.(我从来不是英雄。在我的余生中，我不得不知道我只拯救了大约600个孩子，而不是700、800、900或1000个孩子)”可推知，Van Hulst终日自责没能拯救更多的犹太儿童。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Schrijver says Johan van Hulst’s long life allowed many generations to learn by his example — that even under the worst conditions, there’s always an option to choose right over wrong.(施里杰弗说，约翰·范·胡斯特漫长的一生让许多代人以他为榜样学习——即使在最糟糕的情况下，也总有选择正确而不是错误的机会)”可推知，Schrijver认为即使身处险境也心向光明的Van Hulst是我们所有人的榜样。故选B。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“We’re going to take a moment now to remember a man who lived a long life. Johan van Hulst was known for his great efforts during World War II, saving hundreds of Jewish children, but he was haunted by not being able to do more.(我们现在要花点时间来纪念一位长寿的人。约翰·范·胡尔斯特在第二次世界大战期间拯救了数百名犹太儿童，他以其巨大的努力而闻名，但他一直被无法做更多的事情所困扰)”可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了纪念一位伟大的人。故选B。 主题语境02 人与自我-做人与做事 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津第一中学-11月·期中）The turn of the year is the time for reviewing one’s life, and for making some resolutions about what to concentrate on in the coming year; and for many years I have taken advantage of the holiday to review my own ambition. One thing I decide on this year is to give up writing the Grumpy (暴躁的) Old Bookman column in this magazine. It’s not that I’ve lost interest in the book world. But Leonard Woolf, husband of American writer Virginia Woolf (1882 — 1941), used to say a man should change his career every seven years. Though I would say that changing your whole career frequently is going a bit far, I do find that it serves as a great refresher if you can occasionally try a new job within the same line of business. It is over 15 years since our editor wrote to me and asked if I would be interested in writing a regular piece about what was, even then, a rapidly changing publishing scene. He approached me because since 2004 I had been writing a regular blog called Grumpy Old Bookman. As my monthly survey of developments in both traditional and digital publishing continued, in this magazine, I began to realize that writers in this century, of both fiction and non-fiction, are living in something close to a paradise (天堂). Once, you struggled for years to find a publisher — or an agent if you wanted one — but now you can publish your own stuff, either digitally or in paperback, without it costing you a penny piece. After about five years of producing such columns, it occurred to me that, rather than let these essays fade away on the seas of time, it might be valuable to publish my thoughts and comments in book form to potential readers. Hence, in 2014, I published the first 69 GOB columns in paperback format, using Amazon’s Create Space facilities. Title: Writers Rejoice! A monthly diary of the dawn of the digital age, which was my first trial. And now I sincerely wish a new 2024. 1.Why does the author want to give up writing the column? A. He is fed up with the career linked to books. B. He is very keen on trying something new. C. He follows Leonard Woolf’s suggestion. D. He’s used to changing his job every seven years. 2.According to the author, what can be inferred from Paragraph 4？ A. It is a golden time for writers in terms of publishing. B. Publishing industry is a profitable business. C. It is rather hard to publish books nowadays. D. Now it is amazing to find a publisher easily. 3.What do you think of the author? A. Emotional and good at controlling himself. B. Dedicated but easy to doubt himself. C. Purposeful and good at self-adjustment. D. Ambitious but unwilling to change himself. 4.What does the author mainly want to tell us? A. Giving up timely is a virtue. B. Often changing jobs means new chances. C. The beginning of a year is a new start. D. Reflection can drive us to push forward. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者多年来一直利用假期来重新审视自己的抱负，今年作者准备放弃自己的专栏，开始把自己想法和评论以书的形式出版出来，让潜在读者受益，于是作者进行了第一次尝试。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But Leonard Woolf, husband of American writer Virginia Woolf (1882—1941), used to say a man should change his career every seven years. Though I would say that changing your whole career frequently is going a bit far, I do find that it serves as a great refresher if you can occasionally try a new job within the same line of business.(但美国作家Virginia Woolf(1882 ~ 1941)的丈夫Leonard Woolf常说，男人应该每7年换一次工作。虽然我想说，频繁地改变你的整个职业生涯有点过头了，但我确实发现，如果你能偶尔在同一业务领域尝试一份新工作，这是一个很好的提神剂。)”可知，作者放弃写专栏是因为他采纳了Leonard Woolf的建议。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I began to realize that writers in this century, of both fiction and non-fiction, are living in something close to a paradise(我开始意识到，这个世纪的作家，无论是小说作家还是非小说作家，都生活在接近天堂的地方)”和“but now you can publish your own stuff, either digitally or in paperback, without it costing you a penny piece(但现在你可以出版自己的作品，无论是电子版还是平装本，都不用花一分钱)”可知，就出版而言，这是作家的黄金时期。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“and for many years I have taken advantage of the holiday to review my own ambition(多年来，我一直利用这个假期来审视自己的抱负)”、第二段中的“One thing I decide on this year is to give up writing the Grumpy (暴躁的) Old Bookman column in this magazine(今年我决定放弃在这本杂志上写Grumpy Old Bookman专栏。)”和“Though I would say that changing your whole career frequently is going a bit far, I do find that it serves as a great refresher if you can occasionally try a new job within the same line of business.(虽然我个人会说，如此频繁地改变整个职业生涯有点过分，但我确实发现，如果你能偶尔在同一业务范围尝试一份新工作，这是一种很好的提神剂。)”可知，作者一直在审视自己的抱负，并放弃了一直写的专栏，并且作者认为偶尔尝试一份新工作是一种很好的提神剂，因此我认为作者非常善于自我调整，即good at self-adjustment。根据最后一段中的“After about five years of producing such columns, it occurred to me that, rather than let these essays fade away on the seas of time, it might be valuable to publish my thoughts and comments in book form to potential readers. Hence, in 2014, I published the first 69 GOB columns in paperback format, using Amazon’s Create Space facilities. (在写了大约五年这样的专栏之后，我突然想到，与其让这些文章在时间的海洋中消失，不如把我的想法和评论以书的形式出版给潜在的读者看。因此，在2014年，我使用亚马逊的Create Space，以平装本的形式出版了前69篇GOB专栏。)”可知，作者决定把自己的想法和评论出版出来，并且最终付诸了行动，因此我认为作者是一个目的明确的人，即purposeful。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段“The turn of the year is the time for reviewing one’s life, and for making some resolutions about what to concentrate on in the coming year; and for many years I have taken advantage of the holiday to review my own ambition.(一年之交是回顾自己生活的时候，也是决定来年要专注于什么的时候；我一直利用假期重新审视自己的抱负。)”引出本文要谈论的话题，即作者总是会自我反思，接下来具体讲述了作者准备放弃自己的专栏并开始把自己想法和评论以书的形式出版出来这件事的经过。由此可推测出，作者主要想告诉我们反思可以推动我们前进。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津滨海紫云中学·期中）Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had. Considering that I teach students who are trained to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out. “Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied. I was pretty shocked by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special things, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows. You can get at least 5cm taller!” At that point, I was shocked. I am short. I can’t deny that, but I don’t think I would put myself through months of pain just to be a few centimeters taller. I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall! It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality. No one is born perfect, however, magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm (标准). Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that you must go for it, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career. 1.In the author’s opinion, “outside help” means ________. A. getting help from relatives or family friends B. going under the knife C. trying to be perfect D. getting ahead of others 2.Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to ________. A. marry a better man/woman B. become a model C. get an advantage over others in job-hunting D. attract more admirers 3.What was the author’s reaction towards the girl’s decision? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Happy. D. Angry. 4.According to the passage, the author believes that ________. A. everyone should go for perfection, whatever the cost B. it’s right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobs C. media should be criticised for misleading young people to do surgery D. it is one’s appearance instead of skills that really matters in one’s career 5.What does the author think of his height? A. He dislikes being called a short man. B. He tries to increase his height through surgery. C. He always wears shoes with thick soles to hide the fact. D. He just accepts it as it is. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. C　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者与医学生交流职业规划时，发现学生为找工作愿做整形手术，作者对此表示震惊并强调能力比外貌更重要。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的““What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out. (“什么样的帮助”我问道，以为他们会说需要亲戚或朋友帮忙。)”可知，作者原本认为“外部帮助”指的是从亲友那里获得帮助，故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. (如今的毕业生在找工作时，似乎越来越愿意通过手术来比别人更有优势。)”可知，现在很多毕业生做整形手术是为了在求职中获得比他人更多的优势。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special things, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows. You can get at least 5cm taller!”(一个女孩告诉我，她正考虑做增高手术。“医生会把你的腿骨打断，植入特殊器械，然后在骨头重新生长的过程中慢慢拉大两端的间距。这样你至少能长高5厘米！”)”以及第四段中的“At that point, I was shocked.(那一刻，我感到非常震惊)”可知，作者对女孩的决定感到震惊。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“No one is born perfect, however, magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm (标准). Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that you must go for it, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.(没有人天生完美，但杂志、电视节目和电影却将纤瘦、高挑、靓丽的形象塑造成标准。报纸上随处可见减肥药、美容项目和整形医院的广告，进一步强化了一种观念 ——“完美”是一项必需条件，而且无论付出什么代价，你都必须去追求它。在我看来，决定一个人在所选职业中能否成功的，应该是能力，而非外貌。) ”可推断，作者认为媒体误导年轻人追求整形，应受到批评。故选C项。 (5)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“I am short. I can’t deny that, but I don’t think I would put myself through months of pain just to be a few centimeters taller. I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall! (我个子矮，这我无法否认，但我不会为了高几厘米而让自己承受数月的痛苦。我甚至懒得穿厚底鞋，因为我不想隐瞒自己个子不高的事实！)”可知，作者坦然接受自己的身高。故选D项。 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津和平区天津市第二十中学·期中）Exams never made me break out in a nervous sweat — but this one did. Even booking my piano exam reduced me to a mess of anxiety. I feel permanently scared inside churches, where piano exams are held — no longer admiring their beauty because, over the years, I have received terrible marks from examiners. Despite being 15 — too old to cool to be frightened — I remember trembling in the bathroom before my tests. I wished I had never had to play in front of others. This time, after booking my Level 8 Royal Conservatory of Music piano exam. I went back to my normal routine. A little practice here, a little practice there. And then it happened. My trusty, 10-year-old electric piano gave out. When I told my father what had happened to my piano, he only glared at me with disappointment, “When I was your age, I learned to be resourceful.” Hmm. I had a broken piano, an exam coming up in a few months, and a father who refused to buy me a new piano because he wanted to teach me a “life lesson”. I finally came up with a decision: I’d practice at school. The school had many pianos, but only a few were in tune. Within a few days of searching, I headed off to a music room at every available opportunity. I loved finding new pianos in hidden corners of the school and spent hours practicing. As my exam drew near, all the music teachers knew to look for me in the piano rooms after school. In anticipation of my assessment, one of my music teachers let me perform as a mini practice exam. To my surprise, she was greatly impressed. Music had never been the love of my life, but that was changing. When I played, my worries about how others judged me and how I viewed myself merged to reveal who I really am. All my adolescent thoughts made me feel like I was in a cage, but music gave me the key. Within a few months I went from not caring about my playing to feeling actually kind of proud of my work. In my favorite, soundproof music room, I discovered that behind the piano, I could become anyone. Talking to other people never came easy to me, but I was able to express myself through music. I became overjoyed. When the time came to play in front of an examiner, all the anxiety I had about going up on stage dimmed, and all I could think about was the marvelous journey I’d had to get here. Trilling the keys reminded me of the bittersweet music experiences of past years and my happiness nowadays. Many days later, I received my mark — a rarely mentioned “well done”. Now, whenever I get caught up in the daily struggle, I remember the hard work that it took to reach my new goal. Whenever I feel discouraged, I never forget to look at the gleaming keys of my new upright piano. As my father always says, some lessons are just learned the hard way. 1.What made the author so stressed inside churches these years? A. The religious atmosphere. B. The artistic performance. C. The piano exams. D. Her colorful fantasy. 2.What can be inferred according to the underlined sentence in Para 3? A. The author’s family was too poor to afford a new piano. B. The father was quite angry about the author’s bad behavior. C. The father wanted the author to address the problem independently. D. The author showed great dissatisfaction about her father. 3.The author changed her attitude towards music mainly because A. her hard work and determination B. her own understanding of musical value C. her teachers’ constant encouragement D. her family’s enthusiastic support 4.What does the underlined word “merged” in paragraph 7 mean? A. mixed B. separated C. interacted D. exploited 5.Which of the following indicates the change of the author’s feelings? A. Nervous—disappointed—angry—calm B. Curious—frustrated—hopeful—grateful C. Depressed—satisfied—disappointed—peaceful D. Frightened—indifferent—passionate—proud 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. B　4. A　5. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者因钢琴考试焦虑，钢琴损坏后靠自身努力在校练习，过程中重拾对音乐的热爱，领悟成长意义，最终顺利通过考试。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“I feel permanently scared inside churches, where piano exams are held — no longer admiring their beauty because, over the years, I have received terrible marks from examiners.(在举行钢琴考试的教堂里，我永远感到害怕——不再欣赏它们的美丽，因为多年来我从考官那里得到的分数很糟糕)”可知，钢琴考试使得作者在教堂里感到有压力。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段“Hmm. I had a broken piano, an exam coming up in a few months and a father who refused to buy me a new piano because he wanted to teach me a “life lesson”. I finally came up with a decision: I’d practice at school.(嗯。我的钢琴坏了，还有几个月就要考试了，而我的父亲却拒绝给我买一架新钢琴，因为他想通过这件事给我上一堂“人生课”。最终，我做出了决定：我会在学校练习)”可知，在钢琴坏了之后，父亲并没有给作者购置一架新钢琴以进行备考练习，这样的情况迫使作者自己想办法解决问题，这就是父亲想要给作者上的“独立解决问题的人生课”，由此语境揭示了划线句“When I told my father what had happened to my piano, he only glared at me with disappointment, “When I was your age, I learned to be resourceful.””的真正含义，即，“当作者告知父亲钢琴坏了的时候，父亲认为作者只会向他人求助，没有像他一样在相同龄时自己解决问题”。因此根据划线句可推知，父亲希望作者能够自己独立解决问题。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第七段“All my adolescent thoughts made me feel like I was in a cage, but music gave me the key.(我所有青春期的想法都让我觉得自己被关在笼子里，但音乐给了我钥匙)”以及第八段“Within a few months I went from not caring about my playing to feeling actually kind of proud of my work. In my favorite, soundproof music room, I discovered that behind the piano, I could become anyone. Talking to other people never came easy to me, but I was able to express myself through music. I became overjoyed.(短短几个月内，我从不再关心自己的演奏状态，转变成了真正为自己所做的工作感到自豪。在我最喜欢的隔音音乐室里，我发现弹钢琴的背后，我可以成为任何我想成为的人。与他人交流对我来说从来都不是一件容易的事，但我能够通过音乐来表达自己。我欣喜若狂)”可知，音乐给青春期的作者带来了钥匙，可以通过音乐表达自己，因此可推知，作者对音乐有了与以往不同的理解，认识到音乐给自己带来了价值，以致于对音乐的态度有了改变。故选B。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Music had never been the love of my life but that was changing.(音乐曾经并非我生活的全部热爱，但这种情况正在改变)”以及“my worries about how others judged me and how I viewed myself(我对于他人如何评价我以及我如何看待自己的种种担忧)”可知，音乐曾经并不是作者的热爱，所以作者对于他人如何评价自己以及自己如何看待自己情感复杂，故划线词意思是“情感复杂的”。故选A。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“Despite being 15 — too old, too cool to be frightened — I remember trembling in the bathroom before my tests.(尽管我已经15岁了——年纪够大了，够酷了，不会害怕——我记得考试前我在浴室里颤抖着)”可知，作者以前在考试前会感到害怕；根据第三段“A little practice here; a little practice there.(这里练习一下；那里练习一下)”可知，作者报名参加考试后，无所谓地练琴；根据第五段“I loved finding new pianos in hidden corners of the school and spent hours practicing.(我喜欢在学校隐蔽的角落里找到新钢琴，并花了几个小时练习)”可知，作者开始努力练琴；根据第八段“Within a few months I went from not caring about my playing to feeling actually kind of proud of my work.(短短几个月内，我从不再关心自己的演奏状态，转变成了真的为自己所取得的进步而感到自豪)”可知，几个月后，作者为自己的演奏感到骄傲。由此可推知，作者的情感变化是一开始的害怕考试→纯粹为了考试而练琴→努力练琴→热爱自己的音乐而骄傲。D项“Frightened—indifferent—passionate—proud(害怕——冷漠——热情——骄傲)”正确表达了这一变化。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津第五十五中学-11月·期中）In 2019, I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages, I sought a new challenge — something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese, with its intricate characters resembling abstract art, melodic tones that sounded like singing, and sentence structures reversing European logic, fascinated me from the first lesson. However, my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics into China’s cultural heritage. I started with Tang Dynasty poetry, renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China’s poetic tradition. Intrigued by its roots, I then turned to earlier works like the Shi Jing (The Book of Songs), an anthology of poems often attributed as one of the earliest reflections of the Chinese soul. Later, I explored the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu, or Poetry of the South), further broadening my understanding of regional literary expressions. My classes soon multiplied, as I took courses on Chinese history, literature, philosophy and art history. Confucianism’s emphasis on social harmony, Daoism’s natural spontaneity, and Buddhism’s cyclical worldview formed a philosophical triad that explained many modern Chinese values. Yet it was Chinese art history, especially scroll painting, that truly fired my imagination. The graceful brush-strokes, the interplay of ink and water, and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. During my journey, I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history, such as military leader Fu Hao, and Emperor Wu Zetian. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s societal transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked, yet undeniably crucial. These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture. Unlike academic journals, it would mix thorough research with engaging stories — featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators. A planned column “From Terra Cotta to Tech” would trace historical continuities, while a culinary section might explore how Sichuan peppercorns traveled the Silk Road. This publishing venture (活动) is both exciting and challenging. From selecting articles to editing translations, I’m constantly learning. And that, in itself, is part of what fascinates me so much about China: its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle — one that can never be fully completed, but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately, my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine, I can contribute to a mutual understanding. 1.What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese? A. The complexity of the Chinese language. B. The desire to become a linguistic teacher. C. The influence of several European languages. D. The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute. 2.In her exploration of Chinese culture, which of the following topics does the author NOT cover? A. The principles of Confucianism and Taoism. B. The expressive qualities of Tang Dynasty poetry. C. The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy. D. The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting. 3.What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history? A. Their success in challenging traditional gender roles. B. Their contributions to China’s societal transformations. C. Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting. D. Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese culture. 4.What makes the author’s magazine different from academic journals? A. Use of bilingual content and comments from readers. B. Exclusion of serious and deep historical analysis. C. Focus mainly on modern technology and innovations. D. Integration of academic depth and appealing stories. 5.Why does the author compare “Chinese cultural depth” to “an ever-expanding puzzle” in the last paragraph? A. To emphasize that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand. B. To criticize the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions. C. To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete. D. To highlight its complexity and the endless opportunities for discovery. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因中文的独特性开始学习，进而深入研究中国诗歌、哲学、艺术及历史人物，并创办双语杂志以促进文化交流。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Already fluent in several European languages, I sought a new challenge — something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese, with its intricate characters resembling abstract art, melodic tones that sounded like singing, and sentence structures reversing European logic, fascinated me from the first lesson. (在熟练掌握几门欧洲语言后，我渴望寻找新的挑战——一种能真正拓宽我世界观的全新体验。中文以其如抽象艺术般精妙的汉字、如歌唱般悦耳的声调，以及颠覆欧洲语言逻辑的句式结构，从第一堂课起就深深吸引了我)”可知，汉语的复杂性是作者学习汉语的最初动机。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I started with Tang Dynasty poetry, renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. (我从唐诗开始学习，这种诗歌以其凝练优雅和情感力量而闻名)”、第三段中“Confucianism’s emphasis on social harmony, Daoism’s natural spontaneity, and Buddhism’s cyclical worldview formed a philosophical triad that explained many modern Chinese values. (儒家思想强调社会和谐，道家崇尚自然无为，佛教则秉持轮回世界观——这三种哲学构成了解释当代中国价值观的重要思想体系)”和“The graceful brush-strokes, the interplay of ink and water, and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. (宣纸上那些优雅的笔触、水墨交融的韵味，以及画卷中蕴含的视觉叙事，彻底颠覆了我对艺术的认知)”可知，作者研究了儒家思想和道家思想、唐代诗歌的表现力、中国卷轴画中的叙事元素，但未探究中国书法的艺术技巧。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s societal transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked, yet undeniably crucial. (了解这些杰出女性的故事，不仅拓宽了我对中国社会变革的认知，更让我意识到：尽管她们的贡献常被历史忽略，却始终是推动变革不可或缺的力量)”可知，作者发现这些女性对社会变革的贡献最为突出。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中“These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture. Unlike academic journals, it would mix thorough research with engaging stories — featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators. (这些发现启发我创办了一本中英双语的中国文化杂志。与学术期刊不同，我们将严谨考据与生动叙事相融合——既刊载唐诗鉴赏，也讲述当代中国创新者的故事)”可知，作者的杂志的不同之处是融合学术深度和吸引人的故事。故选D项。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“And that, in itself, is part of what fascinates me so much about China: its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle — one that can never be fully completed, but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. (而这一点，恰恰是中国最令我着迷的地方：它的文化底蕴如同一幅永远拼不完的拼图——我们永远无法穷尽其全貌，但每拼上一片新的图块，就会收获更多惊喜)”可知，作者认为中国文化是拼不完的拼图，强调无法完全掌握它，但每探索一部分都会有惊喜，说明其复杂性和持续探索的乐趣。因此，作者的比喻旨在强调中国文化的复杂与探索的无限可能性。故选D项。 主题语境01 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高三上·天津小站第一中学-11月·期中）On her 53rd birthday, Debra Ferrell received the usual well-wishes on Facebook, but she also got some unusual messages. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (自闭症) and nonverbal, was struggling with grief. They were reaching out to Ferrell, seeking any possible support. “Could you bring him some comfort?” they asked with deep sadness. Ferrell’s heart ached when she read the message. She knew she had to do something. She sent them a wind chime (风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am near.” written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old’s bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants. Ferrell says, “I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.” This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. In fact, for her 47th birthday in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization devoted to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff. “I believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference,” Ferrell explains. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces when you do something unexpected for them.” To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. She put out a call on her Facebook page, asking for information on people who could use a little help. Over the years, she has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found through Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. Her grandkids often join her on these missions, making it a family affair. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces,” she says. “And it’s even more rewarding when my grandkids are involved. They learn the value of kindness and compassion.” Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises. Her family often gives her extra birthday cash, jokingly warning her not to spend it on others, but she always does. “I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS!’” she says with a laugh. “It’s my party, and I’ll give if I want to!” 1.What did Deba Ferrell receive on her 53rd birthday? A. Messages requesting assistance. B. Invitations to speak at a community event. C. Unusual birthday wishes with touching stories. D. Special birthday gifts from Love with Skin On. 2.Why did Deba Ferrell commit to performing 53 acts of kindness? A. To continue a long-standing family tradition. B. To fulfill a personal commitment for her birthday. C. To raise awareness for her charitable organization. D. To participate in a popular social media challenge. 3.What does Deba Ferrell do on Pinterest? A. She shares innovative ideas. B. She gives away care packages. C. She purchases gifts for strangers. D. She involves her grandkids in family activities. 4.Which of the following best describes Deba Ferrell? A. Reserved and cautious. B. Practical and indifferent. C. Ambitious and competitive. D. Compassionate and generous. 5.What does the story convey? A. The need for social media fame. B. The joy of giving expensive gifts. C. The power of small acts of kindness. D. The importance of founding organizations. 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. A　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了黛布拉·法瑞尔致力于帮助他人，她认为小的举动也可以给他人带来很大不同。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (自闭症) and nonverbal, was struggling with grief. They were reaching out to Ferrell, seeking any possible support. “Could you bring him some comfort?” they asked with deep sadness. (其中一则是关于明尼苏达州的一个家庭，他们四岁的儿子刚刚因癌症去世。他的哥哥患有自闭症，不会说话，一直在悲伤中挣扎。他们联系了法雷尔，寻求任何可能的支持。“你能给他带来一些安慰吗？”他们悲伤地问道。)”可知，黛巴·法瑞尔在她53岁生日收到请求帮助的信息。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. (为了庆祝她53岁的生日，法瑞尔决定在她出生的月底随机做53件好事。)”可知，黛巴·法瑞尔致力于做53件善事是为了给她的生日履行个人承诺。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. (在另一个给予行为中，她在Pinterest上分享了她最喜欢的廉价而有创意的礼物创意，供其他人使用。)”可知，黛巴·法瑞尔在Pinterest上分享创新的想法。故选A。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“Ferrell says, “I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.” (法瑞尔说：“我希望这能给他带来一些安慰。有时候，一个小小的举动对正在经历艰难时刻的人来说意味着整个世界。”)”可知，黛芭·法瑞尔同情他人的遭遇，想要给不幸的人安慰，说明她富有同情心；根据最后一段“Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises .(法瑞尔自己资助所有这些善举。她买礼品卡，在免下车购物时付款，寄爱心包裹，甚至支付送这些惊喜的汽油费。)”可知，她慷慨大方。故选D。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time. (有时候，一个小小的举动对正在经历艰难时刻的人来说意味着整个世界。)”结合文章主要讲述了黛布拉·法瑞尔致力于帮助他人，她认为小的举动也可以给他人带来很大不同。可知，这个故事传达了小善举的力量。故选C。 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·天津汇文中学-11月·期中）Yesterday, after arriving in Madrid, I knocked on a stranger’s door. “I searched on the website. Will you give me lessons?” I asked. This was the reason I’d come to Spain. Because I once believed I was meant to be a female flamenco (弗拉门戈) guitarist. Forty-five years ago, when I was two, my father also came to Madrid and knocked on strangers’ doors. As a well-known classical guitarist, he admired flamenco a lot, and in Spain, he learnt from anyone willing to teach him. He approached performers in bars, made friends with street musicians, and managed to study with Paco de Lucia, the greatest flamenco guitarist of our time. I started playing classical guitar when I was five. My father’s hands exploded across the strings like fireworks. I practised while he instructed and criticized. I played till I had sharp pain in my fingertips. By age seven, I was called a child genius. Then, at 11, I quit. Heartbroken, my father distanced himself. Guiltily, I followed suit. Soon, we spoke only when necessary. Our relationship didn’t rebound until, in my early 20s, I found myself pulled back to guitar. When I was in my early 30s, he got sick. Before he died a few years later, my father told me there were almost no female flamenco guitarists in the world. If I kept practising, I could be one of the first. I promised, and he left me his guitar. But after he died, I couldn’t bear to play it. He’d spent so much time with his arms around that instrument, and it seemed an extension of his own body. Holding it gave my grief an unbearable tangibility (可触知). So for 13 years, it sat mostly untouched, coming out only when my son Ellis begged to see it. He was careful with his grandfather’s instrument in a way that made me want to pass it down to him — both the guitar and the music. The problem was that I couldn’t really play anymore. Now, Antonia is sitting with me in her living room, teaching me patiently. I have been here for only two days, and already my fingers hurt. It’s a sharp pain, like when a fallen-asleep limb (肢体) returns to life. The feeling delights me. It means I’m doing something right. 1.Which can best describe the father when he was learning flamenco? A. Cautious. B. Hopeless. C. Depressed. D. Devoted. 2.Which has the similar meaning with the underlined word “rebound” in paragraph 4? A. Improve. B. Break. C. Suffer. D. Blossom. 3.Why did the author leave the guitar untouched? A. She intended to pass it down to her son. B. It reminded her of her unpleasant past. C. Deep sorrow drowned her at the sight of it. D. Carrying it made her feel a sense of burden. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Guitar Lessons From Strangers B. Love for Father on the String Again C. Adventures for Music Lovers in Spain D. Journey to Success as a Flamenco Guitarist 5.What does “the feeling delights me” suggest about the author? A. She enjoys the pain of learning. B. She is worried about her progress. C. She dislikes Antonia’s teaching. D. She wants to quit playing soon. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者受父亲影响，从小学习古典吉他，中途放弃后因父亲临终前的嘱托，时隔多年前往西班牙马德里学习弗拉门戈吉他，重拾音乐梦想的故事。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“As a well-known classical guitarist, he admired flamenco a lot, and in Spain, he learnt from anyone willing to teach him. He approached performers in bars, made friends with street musicians, and managed to study with Paco de Lucia, the greatest flamenco guitarist of our time.(作为一个著名的古典吉他手，他非常欣赏弗拉门戈，在西班牙，他向任何愿意教他的人学习。他在酒吧接触表演者，与街头音乐家交朋友，并设法向当代最伟大的弗拉门戈吉他手帕科·德·卢西亚学习。)”可推知，“挚爱的、热衷的”最能描述这位父亲学习弗拉门戈时的情景。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Soon we spoke only when necessary.(不久，我们只在必要的时候才说话。)”和下文“in my early 20s, I found myself pulled back to guitar.(在我20岁出头的时候，我发现自己又重新弹起了吉他。)”可知，有段时间作者很少和父亲讲话，直到20多岁时，作者重新爱上吉他，由此推知，那时他们的关系有改善。从而推知，画线词是“改善”的意思，与improve同义。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“But after he died, I couldn’t bear to play it. He’d spent so much time with his arms around that instrument, and it seemed an extension of his own body. Holding it gave my grief an unbearable tangibility. So for 13 years, it sat mostly untouched(但他去世后，我实在不忍再弹奏那把吉他。他曾无数次将它抱在怀中，它仿佛成了他身体的延伸。握着它，我的悲伤变得无比真切，令人难以承受。因此，在之后的13年里，它几乎一直被闲置着，无人触碰)”可知，作者之所以没有动吉他是因为一看到它，她就感到深深的悲伤。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第三段“I started playing classical guitar when I was five. My father’s hands exploded across the strings like fireworks.(我五岁时开始学习古典吉他。父亲的双手在琴弦上灵动翻飞，宛如烟花绽放。)”及第四段“Then, at 11, I quit. Heartbroken, my father distanced himself. ... Our relationship didn’t rebound until, in my early 20s, I found myself pulled back to guitar.(然而，我11岁时放弃了吉他。父亲心碎不已，渐渐与我疏远。……直到我二十出头时，发现自己重新被吉他吸引，我们的关系才得以修复。)”及最后一段“I have been here for only two days, and already my fingers hurt. It’s a sharp pain, like when a fallen-asleep limb returns to life. The feeling delights me. It means I’m doing something right.(我来这里才两天，手指就已经疼了。那是一种尖锐的疼痛，就像睡着的肢体恢复知觉时的感觉。这种感觉让我很高兴。这意味着我在做正确的事情。)” 并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者受父亲的影响学习弗拉门戈吉他，虽然中途放弃过，但出于对父亲的爱最终又重新学习吉他，虽然辛苦但是作者认为这是正确的事情。整体来看父爱贯穿于全文，所以B选项“对父亲的爱再次系在弦上”能概括文章大意，适合用作文章标题。故选B项。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I have been here for only two days, and already my fingers hurt. It’s a sharp pain, like when a fallen-asleep limb returns to life. The feeling delights me. It means I’m doing something right.(我来这里才两天，手指就已经疼了。那是一种尖锐的疼痛，就像睡着的肢体恢复知觉时的感觉。这种感觉让我很高兴。这意味着我在做正确的事情。)” 可知，作者将学吉他时手指的疼痛感比作肢体恢复知觉的感觉，且明确表示这种感觉让自己开心，说明她享受学习过程中的这份疼痛（暗含为追求梦想付出努力的愉悦）。故选A。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·天津第五十五中学-11月·期中）In 2019, I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages, I sought a new challenge — something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese, with its intricate characters resembling abstract art, melodic tones that sounded like singing, and sentence structures reversing European logic, fascinated me from the first lesson. However, my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics into China’s cultural heritage. I started with Tang Dynasty poetry, renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China’s poetic tradition. Intrigued by its roots, I then turned to earlier works like the Shi Jing (The Book of Songs), an anthology of poems often attributed as one of the earliest reflections of the Chinese soul. Later, I explored the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu, or Poetry of the South), further broadening my understanding of regional literary expressions. My classes soon multiplied, as I took courses on Chinese history, literature, philosophy and art history. Confucianism’s emphasis on social harmony, Daoism’s natural spontaneity, and Buddhism’s cyclical worldview formed a philosophical trial that explained many modern Chinese values. Yet it was Chinese art history, especially scroll painting, that truly fired my imagination. The graceful brush-strokes, the interplay of ink and water, and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. During my journey, I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history, such as military leader Fu Hao and Emperor Wu Zetian. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s societal transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked, yet undeniably crucial. These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture. Unlike academic journals, it would mix thorough research with engaging stories — featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators. A planned column “From Terra Cotta to Tech” would trace historical continuity, while a culinary section might explore how Sichuan peppercorns traveled the Silk Road. This publishing venture (活动) is both exciting and challenging. From selecting articles to editing translations, I’m constantly learning. And that, in itself, is part of what fascinates me so much about China: its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle — one that can never be fully completed, but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately, my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine, I can contribute to a mutual understanding. 1.What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese? A. The complexity of the Chinese language. B. The desire to become a linguistic teacher. C. The influence of several European languages. D. The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute. 2.In her exploration of Chinese culture, which of the following topics does the author NOT cover? A. The principles of Confucianism and Taoism. B. The expressive qualities of Tang Dynasty poetry. C. The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy. D. The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting. 3.What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history? A. Their success in challenging traditional gender roles. B. Their contributions to China’s societal transformations. C. Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting. D. Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese culture. 4.What makes the author’s magazine different from academic journals? A. Use of bilingual content and comments from readers. B. Exclusion of serious and deep historical analysis. C. Focus mainly on modern technology and innovations. D. Integration of academic depth and appealing stories. 5.Why does the author compare “Chinese cultural depth” to “an ever-expanding puzzle” in the last paragraph? A. To emphasize that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand. B. To criticize the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions. C. To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete. D. To highlight its complexity and the endless opportunities for discovery. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者因在罗马孔子学院学中文而迷上中国诗词、儒道佛思想与书画，尤其关注历史上杰出女性，遂创办双语文化杂志，用学术深度加生动故事向欧洲读者介绍中国，以促跨文化理解。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“In 2019, I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages, I sought a new challenge— something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese, with its intricate characters resembling abstract art, melodic tones that sounded like singing, and sentence structures reversing European logic, fascinated me from the first lesson.(2019年，我开始在罗马孔子学院学习汉语。我已经流利地掌握了几种欧洲语言，于是我寻求一个新的挑战——一些真正不同的东西，可以扩展我的世界观。中文复杂的汉字像抽象艺术，悦耳的音调听起来像唱歌，句子结构颠倒了欧洲的逻辑，从第一节课开始就吸引了我。)”可知，作者最初是被中文本身的复杂性所吸引。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。作者在第三段提到“Confucianism’s emphasis on social harmony, Daoism’s natural spontaneity, and Buddhism’s cyclical worldview formed a philosophical trial that explained many modern Chinese values.(儒家对社会和谐的强调，道教的自然自发性，以及佛教的循环世界观形成了一种哲学尝试，解释了许多现代中国的价值观。)”，包括A项；第二段提到“I started with Tang Dynasty poetry, renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China’s poetic tradition.(我从唐诗开始学起，唐诗以其简洁优雅和富有感染力而闻名。李白和杜甫的诗使我了解了中国的诗歌传统。)”，包括B项；第三段提到“Yet it was Chinese art history, especially scroll painting, that truly fired my imagination. The graceful brush- strokes, the interplay of ink and water, and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light.(然而，真正激发我想象力的是中国艺术史，尤其是卷轴画。优美的笔触，水墨画的相互作用，以及卷轴中蕴含的视觉叙事，让我对艺术有了全新的认识。)”，包括D项；在作者对中国文化的探索中并未涉及“中国书法的艺术技巧”，所以不包括C项。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“During my journey, I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history, such as military leader Fu Hao and Emperor Wu Zetian. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s societal transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked, yet undeniably crucial.(在我的旅程中，我特别被中国历史上有影响力的女性的故事所吸引，比如军事领导人妇好和武则天。对这些杰出女性的了解，扩大了我对中国社会变革的理解，以及女性的贡献如何经常被忽视，但不可否认的是，她们的贡献至关重要。)”可知，作者强调中国历史上有影响力的女性对中国社会变革的“被忽视却关键”的作用。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段“These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture. Unlike academic journals, it would mix thorough research with engaging stories—featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators.(这些发现启发我创办了一本关于英 - 黑山双语的中国文化杂志志。与学术期刊不同的是，它将全面的研究与引人入胜的故事结合起来——以唐诗分析和当代中国创新者的简介为特色。)”可知，作者的杂志把学术深度与引人入胜的故事结合，区别于传统学术期刊。故选D项。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“And that, in itself, is part of what fascinates me so much about China: its cultural depth is an ever- expanding puzzle—one that can never be fully completed, but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately, my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine, I can contribute to a mutual understanding.(而这本身就是中国吸引我的部分原因：它的文化深度是一个不断扩大的谜题——一个永远无法完全完成的谜题，但随着我们添加的每一篇文章，它会变得更加迷人。最终，我希望通过创办这本双语杂志，我可以为相互理解做出贡献。)”可知，作者在最后一段把“中国文化的深度”比作“一个不断扩大的谜题”是为了突出它的复杂性和无尽的发现机会。故选D项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题04阅读理解（记叙文） 基础必练 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 【答案】1.A2.D3.B4.C5.C 主题语境02人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.C3.B4.D5.C Passage 2 【答案】1.D2.C3.B4.B5.A Passage 3 【答案】1.D2.A3.C4.B5.D 进阶提升 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 【答案】1.D2.A3.C4.B5.B 主题语境02人与自我-做人与做事 Passage 1 【答案】1.C2.A3.C4.D Passage 2 【答案】1.A2.C3.B4.C5.D 主题语境03人与自我-生活与学习 112 可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 Passage 1 【答案】1.C2.C3.B4.A5.D Passage 2 【答案】1.A2.C3.B4.D5.D 拓展培优 主题语境01人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1.A2.B3.A4.D5.C 主题语境02人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1.D2.A3.C4.B5.A Passage 2 【答案】1.A2.C3.B4.D5.D 212