专题03 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，北京专用）高三英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·北京朝阳·期中）My middle school taught the periodic table (元素周期表) in the eighth grade. From the beginning, I fell in love with the element “Bismuth” (Bi). It comes in absolutely beautiful colours and grows in square shapes that can be changed during the growing process with music. Now, Bi is not exactly as common as Hydrogen or Oxygen so it wasn’t an element we talked about much in class. However, whenever the opportunity arrived, I would bring it up and express how much I liked it. It kind of became a joke that on the occasion when it was brought up, my classmates would look over at me and kind of laugh. One day we were in class like normal and I was in a bad mood. Mrs. Mennon, the teacher of this class, had a rule that if you finished your work early, you had to do extra work. All I wanted to do was draw or play games. I remember sitting there and just thinking, “She is out of her mind! What’s the point in making us do extra work?” Literally as I was thinking about this, Mrs. Mennon called my name aloud, “Henry! Come here.” I was worried I had somehow said my thoughts out loud, but that wasn’t it at all. When I got to the desk she explained that she had been at a resource fair for science teachers to buy some new supplies for the class. She then held out her hand and gave me a tiny piece of Bi, and said she had seen it and immediately thought of me. My face lit up and couldn’t thank her enough. She said that was all and I went back to my seat. In my head, I had been complaining about Mrs. Mennon and her rule all without knowing she had done something extremely kind for me. I felt horrible. I have teachers in my family, and I’ve seen the trouble they have to deal with, but I hadn’t been thinking about how much they had done for us. It’s been a long time since then. The Bi was a gift I will always cherish, but Mrs. Mennon also gave me a lesson. I needed to hear. 1.What made the author’s classmates laugh when Bi was mentioned? A. Bi’s unusual name. B. Bi’s unique properties. C. The author’s knowledge of Bi. D. The author’s predictable reaction to Bi. 2.Why did Mrs. Mennon give the author a piece of Bi? A. To support his keen interest. B. To comfort him for his low spirits. C. To reward his extra work in the class. D. To arouse his curiosity about her class. 3.How did the author feel after receiving the gift? A. Moved but confused. B. Excited but anxious. C. Content but stressed. D. Grateful but guilty. 4.What can you learn from the story? A. Gifts blind your eyes. B. Goodness favors growth. C. A little interest goes a long way. D. Youthful errors define your future. Passage 2 （23-24高三上·北京第十三中学·期中） Adam Zibluk is a 15-year-old Life Scout (童子军) in Troop 70 in Newtown, CT. He was also recently the Troop’s Senior Patrol Leader, the highest ranking boy in the troop! Last summer, he, along with 15 other boys from the Troop completed scouting’s greatest adventure, backpacking over 50 miles in 7 days in the wilderness at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico! While Adam’s Scouting achievements are impressive on their own, his time in Scouts has not always been so easy. Adam has hemophilia, a medical condition that can cause severe bleeding from even a slight injury. And as a Boy Scout, spending much time out in the wilderness, it is quite common to get minor injuries. Because of his condition, Adam has had to miss some Scouting activities over the years. The first few days of Adam’s backpacking in Philmont went smooth. But on the 3rd day, while unloading his gear at a remote campsite, he felt a sharp pain in his back.Adam told the adult leaders about his back and that he was starting to not feel well.They made the decision to call Philmont base camp to seek medical attention. It was getting dark and rain threatened. Two doctors set out into the night on backcountry roads and then hiked in the last 1/2 mile to find Adam. They did some tests and decided to take him back with them to base camp. It was a tough moment for Adam and for the rest of the scout crew. While Adam returned to base camp, the rest of the boys backpacked on. To encourage Adam, they took one of his shirts with them and took photos of it along the way, which they sent to him. A few days passed and Adam was feeling better. The doctors cleared him to return to the backcountry! Finally, Adam finished the trek with his crew. He is now one of the only Boy Scouts with hemophilia to have ever participated in and completed a Philmont Trek. What encouraged Adam to take on this challenge despite the risk? “I thought it would be fun and a good thing to do as long as I was prepared. And my parents have always encouraged me not to let hemophilia be the only factor in ANY decision.” 1.What has stopped Adam from participating in some Scouting activities over the years? A. Inadequate trek experience. B. His fear of the wilderness. C. Lack of camping skills. D. His health condition. 2.Why did Adam participate in this challenging activity? A. He had a love for it. B. He was eager to be a leader. C. He wanted to set a record. D. His parents decided for him. 3.Which of the following words can best describe Adam? A. Athletic and ambitious. B. Considerate and fearless. C. Courageous and determined. D. Confident and knowledgeable. 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高三上·北京东直门·期中）I’m walking around the house with a severe limp (跛行) and actively second-guessing every decision I’ve ever made. That can only mean one thing: I just ran my one race for the year. The 7-mile race is in my hometown in Illinois, and I’ve been doing it almost every year since I was a 12-year-old boy. I reached my peak about 15 years ago and have been performing poorly ever since. Why do I keep going if I no longer enjoy it and am getting worse every year? Tradition, mostly. Besides, I don’t dislike the whole race, just the running part. I like seeing all the running club members I’ve known since childhood, and I love the free beer afterward. Running is just a minor block on the way to the good stuff. That day, I was accompanied to the race by a group of three extremely in-shape people. We all live in the same Indianapolis suburb. These guys bike and run countless miles, often in the same day. One has done dozens of Spartan Races, which require the player to crawl through mud, flip tires and throw spears. Another is training for a triathlon (三项全能运动). In addition to being faster than me on foot, in the water and on wheels, he can also outlift me. I didn’t hold much hope for the race — no one puts less pressure on me than me. Between miles 4 and 5, I felt so good that I wondered why I only do this once a year. Then I hit mile 6, and my body warned me. I pushed myself until I had a mile left, at which point my legs decided they were done. Determination and a can-do attitude are no match for gravity and distance. Exhausted, I slowly made my way to the finishing line. Still, I can honestly say I gave everything I had. My slow, plodding (步履艰难的) finish was actually a victory that proves I gave it my all. I don’t need a huge cup to honor my heroic performance. My aching knee is enough of a souvenir. A day later, even as my entire body tells me I’m an idiot, I can’t help but feel that the race was a success. I’ve decided to keep doing this race as long as my legs can support me. 1.The author ran the race because ________. A. he wanted to keep the old custom B. he wanted to compete with friends C. he intended to build up his body D. he enjoyed long-distance running 2.Why did the author mention the in-shape people? A. To give his reason for low self-expectation. B. To show his envy of their athletic abilities. C. To emphasize his strong will to win the race. D. To express his confidence in finishing the race. 3.What do we know about the author during the race? A. He struggled from beginning to end. B. He broke his leg at the finishing line. C. He experienced pressure from himself. D. He pushed himself to the limits to make it. 主题语境03 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高三上·北京顺义·期中）Braving the elements On Dec.26, Gelinne, 60, was looking out the back windows of his home at the frozen lake. Then an airplane came into his sight. Gelinne looked up just in time to see that small air plane a few hundred yards away, losing control. As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former Navy officer, realized it was going to land in the lake. He flashed on a moment from more than 20 years earlier: Gelinne was at work in a bank. When a fire alarm rang, he escaped from the chaos but has always wondered if he could have stayed inside and helped. On this day, Gelinne didn’t hesitate. He ran down to the waterfront. The plane had skidded (侧滑) to a stop on the broad, frozen lake, far from shore. It was now sinking. The pilot was standing on the wing. Gelinne knew from his Navy training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill the pilot. Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he pulled a boat out from under his back deck. Then he set off, pushing his boat across the ice. It was tough work. When Gelinne reached the plane, it had broken through the ice and sunk; only its tail was visible. The pilot was standing on a tail wing, submerged up to his chest, surrounded by open water. Gelinne pushed his boat off the ice and into the water, paddling (划) toward the pilot. Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the boat as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the boat’s bow, but Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot out of the water and up onto the shelf of unbroken ice behind him before the man lost too much body heat. By now a police officer had arrived and radioed for help. A lifeboat appeared, breaking through ice as it arrived. It picked up the pilot and rushed him to safety. Later the boat returned to help Gelinne, now extremely tired, to shore. “I’m 60 years old,” Gelinne says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” Still, he was satisfied he’d gone the right way that day. 1.Why did Gelinne run outside without hesitation? A. He had rescucing experience. B. He wanted to offer help in time. C. He needed more time to prepare. D. He was amazed at what had happened. 2.How did Gelinne help the pilot? A. He made a call to the police. B. He got the pilot out of the water. C. He asked the pilot to grasp the bow. D. He picked up the pilot onto the shore. 3.What Gelinne did in the rescue proved him to be ____________. A. generous B. brave C. curious D. strict 4.What can Gelinne probably learn from the rescue? A. Think twice before action. B. One good turn deserves another. C. It’s never too late to make things right. D. One should always be ready to seize chances. 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高三上·北京通州·期中）Last year, in my late 40s, I began a master’s program to study the science of behavioral change. This shift from writer to student proved more disorienting than I’d expected. It lifted me up, yet tested my pride. While I enjoyed my year-long escape from worrying about losing relevance in the fiction world, I struggled inwardly. Certain professors seemed mistrustful of a student at my age. Certain classmates fell silent in front of someone as old as their parents. I’d forget myself, debating and discussing with young faces, only to catch sight of myself in the mirror: an aging face. What am I doing here? I’ve always admired those who boldly make a change. In my experience, they tended to be those who bravely switched to something unfamiliar in midlife, whereas men with graying hair seemed stuck, as if change felt like failure. I came to realize I wasn’t so different. Like those men, I had tied my dignity to my occupation. Technology keeps pushing aside what we took as permanent, and hard-earned skills are irrelevant in a blink. Holding on to who you were can feel suffocating (令人窒息的), but letting go is painful. Status is like clothing—superficial (肤浅的), but one’s dignity depends on it. I suspect that many people will struggle with this during the coming AI transformation, which may replace jobs and remove entire occupations. But these changes also present us with an opportunity: to get rid of the idea that we each must find a calling, then hold on to that identity or admit failure. Perhaps the dignified life involves several versions of you. My student days are now over, for the second time. When I last exchanged classroom for job market, I was 23, an ambitious writer hoping to create something on paper that might outlast me. But print isn’t what it used to be. Nor am I. 1.Throughout the master’s program, what did the writer experience? A. He often missed his life as a writer. B. He felt uncomfortable because of his age. C. He had no chance to speak in discussions. D. He found it hard to understand the lessons. 2.The author thought he was stuck because ______. A. holding on to a true self is painful B. technology pushes aside his memory C. he attached too much importance to age D. his skills were not as important as before 3.Which would best describe the author’s attitude towards future? A. Joyful. B. Adaptive. C. Indifferent. D. Pessimistic. 4.What can we learn from this passage? A. Seek a new role in a change. B. Every cloud has a silver lining. C. Time and tide wait for no man. D. Failure is the mother of success. 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高三上·北京顺义牛栏山第一中学·期中）I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself? Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began. Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!” What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me. Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist. Searching the Internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success. Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame. Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it. 1.What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway? A. Social discrimination. B. Her appearance. C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway. 2.How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus? A. Shocked and ashamed. B. Confused and terrified. C. Blessed and proud. D. Amazed and relieved. 3.What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill? A. Great minds speak alike. B. Celebrities can’t live with their flaws. C. Stuttering is no barrier to success. D. Wisdom counts more than hard work. 4.What can we learn from this passage? A. Pride comes before a fall. B. Comparison is the thief of joy. C. Every cloud has a silver lining. D. Love and acceptance is the ultimate gift. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·北京昌平·期中）A few days ago, my husband, Russ, and I lost our house of 28 years to a California wildfire. On that night, we had to leave our house and sleep in the back seat of our Ford. The next morning, we had to drive three and a half hours to find a hotel that had an available room. Only later, in the local newspaper, did we see photographs of the destruction. Our house had been consumed by the fire along with most of our neighborhood. How are we going to rebuild after this? I thought, rounding a corner in the sidewalk or on my walk back to the hotel. Is it even possible? I noticed something up ahead — a pair of nickels shining like precious jewels. They were just nickels, but they somehow felt special. I bent down and picked them up. If these were lucky coins, I could use all the luck I could get. A few days later, I made a trip to the store to buy essentials. The enormous task of replacing everything we’d lost put a heavy weight on me. I was about to leave when I felt the urge to stop and turn my head to the right. I could hardly believe it — there on a shelf was a nickel! Okay, maybe this is more than luck, I thought and put the nickel in my pocket. I told myself that I had found the nickels just by chance. Then I found one next to my plate at a restaurant — on Thanksgiving, no less, when I was missing our house more than ever. It seemed that a nickel appeared whenever my spirits plummeted. Whenever I reached my breaking point, I’d find another nickel in the grass at the park, or near the tire of my car in a parking lot. Once, my change for a quick lunch was given entirely in nickels. “I’m sorry,” the cashier said. “It’s all we have.” It’s all I needed. One day, I was sitting at the desk when my phone rang. It was a real estate agent I’d been working with. “I have a new listing,” she said. “When can we see it?” A few hours later, Russ and I were following the agent down the driveway toward the house. I didn’t think long. Because there, in the driveway,… 1.After the wildfire, the couple________. A. took some photos of the destruction B. could hardly afford their Thanksgiving dinner C. lived in their car for one night D. saved precious items from the burned down house 2.What does the underlined word “plummeted” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Sank. B. Changed. C. Strengthened. D. Remained 3.What did the found nickels mean to the author? A. Hope during challenging times. B. Luck for the foreseeable future. C. Signs of a huge fortune to come. D. Reminders of what had happened. 4.Which would be the best ending for the passage? A. I looked up and imagined something on a cloud, a giant nickel, just for me. B. I found an old nickel, which seemed to tell a story from the past. C. I saw a mysterious locked box, and thought perhaps it was full of nickels. D. I spotted a flash of silver in the sun, two nickels, both heads up. Passage 2 （24-25高三上·北京第四中学·期中）“No,” Mama Lil said it plain and simple. “I ain’t never heard of no girls to be doing that. Bebe, you need to be getting yourself a real summer job, something civilized.” I’d been living with Mama Lil since I was six, when my own mama and daddy were killed in an apartment building fire. Lillian Johns was my mom’s mother. Everybody on our street called her Mama Lil and that was what I called her too. I had been butting heads with her ever since I could remember. And the older I got, the more at odds we were and the more conflicts we experienced. For weeks I’d been asking Mama Lil to let me join the youth renovation (修缮) team. It was a group of kids who had been chosen by city officials to work with engineers to help repair the Brooklyn Bridge. The project would last the summer and pay good money. It would help me get to college, where I wanted to study engineering. But for Mama Lil, the thing that made her the most stubborn this time, was exactly my dream of becoming an engineer. In some respects, Mama Lil was right. It was true that there weren’t many black women engineers. But I wanted to build bridges more than anything. “Let me go, Mama Lil,” I begged softly. Mama Lil sat as still as a statue. “Mama Lil,” I said carefully, “if you don’t sign the bridge project permission form, I will sign it myself. Nobody will know the difference.” The next morning, Mama Lil’s eyes looked red-tired. “I’m going to the bridge,” I said firmly. “I know, Bebe,” she said. From her housedress pocket, she took out a pen and signed the form. “Bebe, that bridge is lucky to have you,” she said. I hugged Mama Lil good and hard, smiling big, right at her. … Ahead, in the distance, stood the Brooklyn Bridge. This was the best spot to see the bridge. I’d come to this corner and studied the bridge a million times. And on every one of those times, I was taken with what I’d come to call Brooklyn Belle. At night, Belle was dressed in tiny light. On a cloudless night like this one, she was a sight like no other in the whole city. Jeweled in light. Beautiful. I had drawn Belle in the high-noon light, at sunset, on snowy days, and on foggy twilight mornings... I was proud of my drawings, but with each page they showed a sad truth about Belle: She needed repair. That bridge renovation project needed me; and I needed it, in more ways than I could count. 1.Mama Lil refused to sign the permission form mainly because ______. A. she had become stubborn in her old age B. she wouldn’t allow Bebe to have a summer job C. she thought the bridge project was too dangerous D. she didn’t support Bebe’s desire to be an engineer 2.What can we learn from the story? A. Bebe lost her parents in the bridge project. B. Bebe liked to draw the bridge on winter mornings. C. Bebe and Mama Lil often got into arguments with each other. D. Bebe called her grandma Mama Lil because she was her mom’s mother. 3.By mentioning the name “Brooklyn Belle”, the author intends to help readers ______. A. recall the history of the bridge B. appreciate the bridge’s beauty C. ignore the damage to the bridge D. imagine the bridge’s future look 4.Which of the following could be the theme of this story? A. Dreams know no color or gender. B. Elders always make the best decisions. C. Conflict usually resolves itself in the end. D. Pride wins out but makes things more difficult. 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （24-25高三上·北京通州·期中）Life Cycles About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, whose favorite hobby is riding, was on his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s son. The boy had never known the joy of biking because he suffered from the balance disturbances. When McLindon got home, he bought a three-wheel recumbent (可斜躺的) bike with a seat belt, perfect for a child with balance issues. Then the boy got the chance to seize the freedom coming with simply riding a bike and began interacting with friends. But there was more, as McLindon learned from his friend’s reaction after performing this small act of kindness. “I’ll never forget the smile on his face,” McLindon said. The smile launched the McLindon Family Foundation. Funded by donations, the foundation finds disabled children who can benefit from owning adaptive bikes, and helps adapt each bike to the particular needs of the children. When the foundation was just started, people thought a bike was not an urgent need for children with medical conditions. The feedback from the families, however, told the foundation that it was so much more. It strengthens muscles. It builds confidence. It is the joy and pride of owning a bike. And, most importantly, it’s inclusion. To the families and the children, the bike has changed their lives. Once children are fitted for their bikes and are able to ride around with families and friends, the real results come to light. The ability to move allows these children to truly become part of the group—that is priceless at any age. Since the start of the foundation, they have helped to provide 450 bikes for happy children. These children and their families are not just one-time clients. They are involved. “I am part of the project because every day my family is blessed with the wonderful gift that is the fruit of this project. It is really incredible,” a mother said. “I could go on forever about all the things that this project has given back to me,” said McLindon. “It absolutely brings me the greatest happiness.” 1.What mainly motivated McLindon to set up his foundation? A. His pursuit of freedom. B. His favor to bike riding. C. The suffering of his friend’s son. D. The response from his friend. 2.With the help of the foundation, the disabled children ______. A. are funded to get good medical care B. are allowed to pay less for their bikes C. can move around like normal children D. can make changes to their special bikes 3.According to the passage, the most important feature of the foundation is its ______. A. number of clients of all ages B. inclusion of the whole family C. interaction with disabled children D. freedom from the road condition 4.What can we learn from McLindon’s story? A. Giving is receiving. B. Nothing is impossible. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Well begun is half done. 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高三上·北京海淀·期中）Ten years ago, a private investigator appeared at my door. “I’m here to investigate the person who lives here,” she announced, then entered my home and slowly explored. Her eyes swept from the decorations on the wall to the red Turkish mat on the floor. She stopped at a glass and yellow cake trolley — a gift from my mother. On top sat a manuscript: the handwritten memoirs of a ninety-nine-year-old World War II veteran. His daughter had asked for my help turning his stories into a literary family legacy. The investigator moved to the living room. A curtain, trimmed with crystal beads, hung from a French window. The sunlight made the crystals swing, casting rainbows on the ceiling. “I made it myself,” I said. “I love the cherry-red fabric.” She nodded and approached the bookshelf. She ran her finger along the spines, mouthing titles of autobiography, then moved to a pink wardrobe filled with family photos, a globe, and travel souvenirs. Room by room, she made notes. When she finished, she said, “I’ve got everything I need. A full profile on you.” As I read her analysis, I learned more about my preferences, talents, and style — things I hadn’t fully recognized before. This profile became the first step toward designing a life aligned with my unique joys and skills. In truth, the private investigator was me. I learned of this self-discovery exercise called The Private-Eye Game. It opened my eyes to my authentic self, guiding me to create a lifestyle that truly reflected my talents and desires. The exercise is simple: examine your life from this detective perspective. In your home or workspace, look closely at your belongings and note what they reveal about you. Search for subtle clues that tell you about your interests and talents. Once you’ve gathered information, write a “portrait of yourself” — a detailed profile. Reflect on it: Are there surprises? When I did this, I realized my wardrobe choices didn’t reflect my true style. I preferred comfort and light colors over high heels and reds. I discovered my love of travel, curiosity about cultures, and talent for drawing out people’s stories. These insights helped me craft a richer, more fulfilling life. What might you uncover? Your personal space holds clues about your talents, interests, and desires — things you may have overlooked. With greater clarity, you can make conscious choices to live more authentically, beyond just your home. 1.What was the investigator doing in the author’s room? A. Investigating a crime. B. Appreciating the room. C. Collecting information. D. Searching for a manuscript. 2.What is The Private-Eye Game intended for? A. Building a virtual life. B. Discovering one’s true self. C. Creating a personal space. D. Developing one’s potential. 3.What can we know about the writer? A. She likes red stuff. B. She ignores her strengths. C. She is good at story writing. D. She dislikes tidying up rooms. 4.What can we learn from the story? A. People with a detailed profile enjoy a fulfilling life. B. A shift in perspective reveals one’s hidden aspects. C. Self-discovery requires reevaluating possessions. D. An original portrait displays one’s inner world. 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·北京汇文中学·期中）As a clueless freshman, I waltzed into my first creative writing course by accident, thinking it was a literature class on how to read stories, not how to write them. When the teacher introduced the course, I realized my mistake. The credits I earned from the course wouldn't count toward my major. By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic. But taking the class would be impossible: I wasn’t even on the waitlist. That’s when the teacher asked for a volunteer to submit the first workshop story. Silence blanketed the room. No one risked eye contact. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. Perhaps they, like me, had never written one before. Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, “If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?” He said he would. So, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. Years later, I’d completed a degree in creative writing and was working on a novel when a literary agent (经纪人) asked to read the first 50 pages of my draft. But I wasn’t comfortable showing her anything; the novel was far from done. Throughout graduate school, I’d been advised many times not to contact agents until I have a complete draft. In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year. So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she signed me on the strength of those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels. Determination, focus, perseverance — the qualities that I consider crucial in getting me into Stanford no doubt helped me become the novelist I am today. And yet if I’d trained my gaze only on the path ahead, I would have missed so many happy accidents, so many beautiful opportunities to look up, raise my hand, and say yes. 1.What made the author finally decide to take the course? A. The popularity of the course. B. Her curiosity about story writing. C. Her confidence in her writing skills. D. The need to get credits for her degree. 2.The author volunteered to write the first workshop story to ________. A. challenge herself B. impress the teacher C. display her talent D. win a place in the class 3.The author sent her first three chapters to the agent because ________. A. she wanted to get the chance of publication B. the agent asked her to turn in the work C. her story was attractive to readers D. her friends advised her to do so 4.What does the passage mainly tell us? A. Action speaks louder than words. B. Chance favors only the prepared mind. C. Success comes to those who will and dare. D. Confidence leads to growth and fulfillment. Passage 2 （24-25高三上·北京房山·期中）In a small town located between rolling hills, there lived a girl named Lily, passionate about painting. From a young age, she found comfort in the strokes of her brush, creating vibrant landscapes and amusing creatures. Yet, her fear of judgment kept her art hidden; she painted in secret, each piece a beautiful treasure waiting for the light of day. One rainy afternoon, while seeking shelter, Lily stepped into a local art exhibit at a gallery. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, and the walls displayed colorful pieces that told stories. Despite her anxiety, she felt urged to enter. As she wandered, she overheard the curator (馆长) discussing the power of being honest in art. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” he said, emphasizing that revealing who we are — flaws and all — is essential. His words struck a chord within her, sparking hope. That night, Lily considered her journey and decided to display her artwork at the upcoming local fair. As the date approached, she poured her heart into preparation, selecting pieces that represented her growth. On the day of the fair, as she set up her booth, excitement mixed with fear. Doubts whispered in her mind, but she knew she had to take this leap. As people wandered by, some paused to admire her work. A stranger was attracted by a sunset painting, and they struck up a conversation. For the first time, Lily felt warmth spreading through her as she shared the story behind the piece. Suddenly, she realized her art resonated with someone else, connecting her experiences to another person. Lily began to embrace her imperfections, viewing honesty as strength. Each conversation grew her confidence, and she no longer feared judgment. Instead, she welcomed it as part of the creative process. Now, as a thriving artist in her community, Lily encourages others to share their voices. She holds workshops, guiding aspiring creators to find joy in their unique expressions. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” she tells them, echoing the curator’s words. Through her journey, she reminds everyone that our stories, no matter how imperfect, deserve to be shared with the world, as they make us human and truly alive. 1.What prevented Lily from sharing her artwork at first? A. Passion for painting in secret. B. Anxiety about others’ opinions. C. Disinterest in others’ judgment. D. Fear of failure in public display. 2.How did the comment of the curator influence Lily? A. It discouraged her from showing her artwork. B. It made her doubt her ability to create perfect art. C. It inspired her to accept flaws and share her artwork. D. It convinced her that only perfect pieces deserve to be shown. 3.After Lily displayed her artwork, she felt more ________. A. appreciative B. hesitant C. annoyed D. secure 4.What can we learn from the passage? A. Rome wasn’t built in a day. B. Don’t cry over spilled milk. C. Stay true to who you are. D. The pen is mightier than the sword. Passage 3 （24-25高三上·北京中国人民大学附属中学·期中）A voice reaches us, crying out from the depths of a profound silence: “I am alive, I can think, and no one has the right to deny me these two realities...” The words were conveyed by a flicker (跳动) of the left eyelid. It came from a book, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, by a former journalist, Jean-Dominique Bauby. He worked for journals like the Quotidien de Paris and Paris Match. For four years until December 1995 he was the very successful chief editor of Elle. Then the unthinkable happened. A cardiovascular (心血管的) accident sent him into a deep coma (昏迷). His brain remained undamaged, but its connection to his body left him with only the ability to blink his left eyelid. The poor man was diagnosed as suffering from the rare disease “Locked-in Syndrome”, unable to breathe or eat without assistance. In this inert body, however, his brain was working furiously, trying to make people understand what he was thinking. With the help of a specialized nurse, Claude Mendibil, he was able to write his book, using only his ability to blink at the most frequently used letters of the alphabet. He would spend most of the night editing his thoughts and composing sentences. It took him about 200,000 blinks to write his book of more than 100 pages. In it, Bauby describes his paralyzed existence as being trapped in an old-fashioned deep-sea diving bell while the “butterflies” of his mind flutter about freely. One would expect from this process formal factual report, but that is not the case. The book reads in flowing images that light up his predicament. The style is clear and fresh, and not without elegance, imagination and shafts of humor. He is also in search of past time, of memory itself, of the books he had read, the poems he had learnt by heart. He thinks of all the books he wanted to read and hadn’t gotten to. He has to listen to someone else reading them to him. He recalls meals, a horse race, his life and work as an editor, and his struggle in his hospital bed to twitch (抽搐) his nose when a fly lands on it. “From this hell comes a great message of life and hope,” said Antoine Audouard, a friend of Bauby’s and the book’s publisher. 1.We can learn from the article that Jean Dominique Bauby __________. A. die of a rare cardiovascular condition B. used to be a successful journalist and editor C. suffered brain damage due to Locked-in Syndrome D. continued to run magazines from his hospital bed 2.Based on information from the article, which of the following statements about The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is true? A. It is written in a formal and serious style. B. It focuses on Bauby’s memories from his time as an editor. C. It describes Bauby’s paralyzed existence with elegant and creative language. D. It gives readers an easy-to-understand introduction to Locked-in Syndrome. 3.Based on this article, which of the following words can be used to describe Bauby? A. Odd-tempered. B. Open-minded. C. Warm-hearted. D. Strong-willed. Passage 4 （24-25高三上·北京朝阳·期中）I’m walking around the house with a severe limp (跛行) and actively second-guessing every decision I’ ve ever made. That can only mean one thing: I just ran my one race for the year. The 7-mile race is in my hometown in Illinois, and I’ ve been doing it almost every year since I was a 12-year-old boy. I reached my peak about 15 years ago and have been performing poorly ever since. Why do I keep going if I no longer enjoy it and am getting worse every year? Tradition, mostly. Besides, I don’t dislike the whole race, just the running part. I like seeing all the running club members I’ ve known since childhood, and I love the free beer afterward. Running is just a minor block on the way to the good stuff. That day, I was accompanied to the race by a group of three extremely in-shape people. We all live in the same Indianapolis suburb. These guys bike and run countless miles, often in the same day. One has done dozens of Spartan Races, which require the player to crawl through mud, flip tires and throw spears. Another is training for a triathlon (三项全能运动). In addition to being faster than me on foot, in the water and on wheels, he can also outlift me. I didn’t hold much hope for the race— no one puts less pressure on me than me. Between miles 4 and 5, I felt so good that I wondered why I only do this once a year. Then I hit mile 6, and my body warned me. I pushed myself until I had a mile left, at which point my legs decided they were done. Determination and a can-do attitude are no match for gravity and distance. Exhausted, I slowly made my way to the finishing line. Still, I can honestly say I gave everything I had. My slow, plodding (步履艰难的) finish was actually a victory that proves I gave it my all. I don’t need a huge cup to honor my heroic performance. My aching knee is enough of a souvenir. A day later, even as my entire body tells me I’m an idiot, I can’t help but feel that the race was a success. I’ve decided to keep doing this race as long as my legs can support me. 1.The author ran the race because . A. he wanted to keep the old custom B. he wanted to compete with friends C. he intended to build up his body D. he enjoyed long-distance running 2.Why did the author mention the in-shape people? A. To give his reason for low self-expectation. B. To show his envy of their athletic abilities. C. To emphasize his strong will to win the race. D. To express his confidence in finishing the race. 3.What do we know about the author during the race? A. He struggled from beginning to end. B. He broke his leg at the finishing line. C. He experienced pressure from himself. D. He pushed himself to the limits to make it. 4.How did the author feel after the race? A. Surprised. B. Satisfied. C. Regretful. D. Grateful. 主题语境05 人与自然-自然生态 （23-24高三上·北京大兴·期中）Paula Perry has a multi-page spreadsheet (电子数据表) titled “Squirrels”, which details the health and wellness of tiny, injured baby squirrels she keeps in her house. Perry keeps careful notes on the more than 70 struggling baby squirrels she has rescued and rehabilitated (使康复) over the past 13 years at her home. “They’re tiny little helpless things, and they’ll die,” said Perry, 62, who, appropriately, is known around her neighborhood as the “Squirrel Lady”. Perry’s squirrel rescue efforts started in 2010, when her neighbor spotted a baby squirrel hanging from a tree. Perry did what seemed obvious to her: She brought the 3 week old squirrel in for medical assistance. “I could tell he was seriously injured,” said Perry. She took him to a local vet that offers wildlife care. While at the vet’s, Perry struck up a conversation with Trish Styles, a veterinary technician, who told her about wildlife rehabilitators—people who volunteer to house ailing (有病的) wild animals, and nurse them back to health. On the spot, Perry decided to become one. “They chew your electrical wires, which they do,” she said. “A lot of people don’t like squirrels because they’re quite destructive. I don’t care. I love them.” Although squirrels can have bad effect on homes and telephone lines and are therefore considered pests, they are not as destructive as rats and mice. They also serve an important ecological function and have been called “nature’s gardeners”, since they regularly bury seeds—which helps to expand forest diversity and growth. As she helps the baby squirrels heal and grow, they bring her joy. Letting a squirrel go can sometimes be sad, she said, but it also gives her a sense of pride and purpose. “You can tell when they’re ready to release, because they go crazy in the cage,” she explained. Often, though, they come back to visit her—which, she said, is a major thrill. She keeps pecans and walnuts on hand to supply them with snacks. “I think they recognize my voice,” Perry said, adding that she can recognize them, too. “I always know that it’s one of mine.” 1.Why is Perry called “Squirrel Lady”? A. She likes to take squirrels as pets. B. She keeps track of squirrels in the wild. C. She attends to the injured squirrels carefully. D. She has food in store for squirrels at any time. 2.What did Perry decide to become when chatting with Styles? A. A medical assistant. B. A volunteer at a clinic. C. A vet technician. D. A wildlife rehabilitator. 3.Why do a lot of people dislike squirrels? A. They eat up the seeds of plants. B. They often cause damage at home. C. They love burying telephone lines secretly. D. They usually destroy forest diversity and growth. 4.What shows a squirrel’s desire for being released? A. Their uneasiness in the cage. B. Their reluctance to eat snacks. C. Their keeping motionless all day. D. Their letting out sharp sounds. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （23-24高三上·北京第八中学·期中）Kylie Kirkpatrick was getting ready for work when her 9-year-old son, Ryan Kyote, burst into her bedroom. The Napa, California-based third-grader had just watched a news story about a kindergarten student in Indiana who was forced to return her school lunch because her account balance couldn’t cover the meal. “Ryan was upset,” Kirkpatrick told TODAY Parents. “He said, ‘Mom, how does something like this happen?’ Then he asked what he could do to help.” After a bit of brainstorming, Kyote—pronounced “coyote”—decided he would use six months’ worth of allowance he had saved up to pay off the lunch debt of his entire class at West Park Elementary School. The bill came up to $74.50. Though Kyote had been eyeballing a new pair of basketball sneakers, this was far more important to him. So, on May 24, he happily donated his six months of savings to the Napa Valley Unified School District food services department. “Ryan told them, ‘Please let my friends know that they no longer owe any money,’” Kirkpatrick recalled. “Lunch is his favorite part of the day and it broke his heart to think that it’s a stressful time for some children.” The fourth-grader-to-be wanted his act of kindness to be unknown to others, but his proud mother couldn’t resist sharing a photo on Twitter, where it spread quickly. “Give this kid his money back. No child should be covering lunch debt for his class with his allowance,” wrote one person. Added another: “Love this story... Special kid.” Practicing good deeds is nothing new for Kyote. “I’ll go into the garage and Ryan’s bike is missing because he gave it to a friend in need,” Kirkpatrick, a sign-language interpreter, told TODAY Parents. “One time, a friend didn’t have any shoes that fit, so Ryan gave him a pair of his own shoes.” Recently, an investor got wind of what Kyote had done for his classmates and he contacted Kirkpatrick. “He wanted to give Ryan money to put in his savings account,” she said. Kyote, who recently lost his father to ALS, had another idea. “Ryan told the man to pay it forward,” Kirkpatrick said. “So he made a donation to the ALS Association. I can’t even begin to tell you what that meant to Ryan. All he wants is to make the world a better place.” 1.Instead of buying a new pair of sneakers, Ryan was more concerned about ________. A. his school lunch B. his account balance C. his six months of savings D. his classmates’ lunch debt 2.What do we know about Ryan Kyote from the passage? A. He tried his best to help his friends in need. B. He couldn’t resist sharing his photos on Twitter. C. He accepted a donation from the ALS Association. D. He argued against negative reviews on social media. 3.What does the story intend to tell us? A. Life is always tough for school children. B. A kid can make a difference in the world. C. Social media can make young people popular. D. Friendship is an important part of being a youth. 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （24-25高三上·北京海淀·期中）It was a September afternoon. The air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the cove, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad swam nearby a cove, diving into a splash of front crawl, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering surface, I remembered it all. My love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I felt the cold ocean’s press on my cheeks and my eyelids, and knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with chronic acne and unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within — the muffled quiet of the underwater world — were fuel for the next chapter of my life. This would be my yardstick. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water whenever it called. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. To pay attention, each time I sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 1.The author avoided swimming for seven years because________. A. she had no access to the cove. B. she had to receive treatments. C. she hated to reapply her makeup. D. she felt insecure without makeup. 2.How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A. Hesitant. B. Resolved. C. Proud. D. Joyful. 3.What can we learn from this passage? A. You can’t judge a book by its cover. B. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. C. Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. D. Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 （23-24高三上·北京海淀·期中）I was born missing my left arm. In 1986, at 18 months, I was fitted with a prosthetic (义肢) device, a decision made by my parents and doctors so that I would develop “normally”. I spent my entire childhood and adolescence trying to fit in. I did just about anything to ease the pains of the stares and pointing fingers from my classmates. By the time I was 8, I had no self-confidence, and the hand I was wearing was making it harder for me to fit in. So I decided I was better off without one. I didn’t need anyone to fix me. To prove that I wasn’t limited by my disability, I developed a love for all sports, in particular swimming. I was selected to my first Australian women’s swimming team at age 13 and successfully represented my country for eight years. I realized I’d made a name for myself because of my disability. I taught myself how to be comfortable in a society filled with insecurities. So when I was first contacted in 2021 by Covvi, a company trying to create the world’s most advanced bionic (仿生的) hand, I was a bit surprised. They asked me to trial the hand and, if possible, to become a patient advocate. Initially, I said no. Then, curiosity got the better of me. While I was busy advocating for disability rights, a new generation of leaders, like Amy Purdy and Nick Vujicic, used the power of technology and social media to display wheelchairs or artificial limbs without explanation. People feared disability less. Society was beginning to see a person first, and their disability second. Viewing disability through a social lens also meant acknowledging that a person is more disabled by their environment and the discrimination of others than by their actual disability. As those conversations shifted, I realized that there was an opportunity to use technology to steer the narrative for future generations. In July 2022, I decided to trial the hand. The role of patient advocate is an enormous privilege. Through sharing my journey, I’m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That’s why I wear a bionic hand—not because I’m broken, but because I have an opportunity to enhance the human capabilities that already exist. 1.The author developed a love for all sports because ________. A. she was longing for fame B. sports gave her self-confidence C. she wanted to defeat her disability D. her prosthetic device empowered her 2.From Purdy and Vujicic, the author learned ________. A. more people acknowledged their limits B. the disabled needed a friendlier environment C. social media allowed the disabled opportunities D. technology shifted people’s attitudes to disability 3.Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Intelligent and brave. B. Warm-hearted and patient. C. Responsible and strong-willed. D. Independent and innovative. 4.From the passage, we learn that one should ________. A. maximize one’s abilities by embracing reality B. build one’s social circle with optimism C. stick to one’s goal to achieve success D. take it easy in difficult situations / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题03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 Passage 1 【答案】1.D2.A3.D4.B Passage 2 【答案】1.D2.A3.C 主题语境02人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 【答案】1.A2.A3.D 主题语境03人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1.B2.C3.B4.C 主题语境04人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1.B2.D3.B4.A 主题语境05人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.B2.D3.C4.D 进阶提升 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 【答案】1.C2.A3.A4.D 1/3 可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 Passage 2 【答案】1.D2.C3.B4.A 主题语境02人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1.D2.C3.B4.A 主题语境03人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1.C2.B3.C4.B 主题语境04人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.D3.A4.C Passage 2 【答案】1.B2.C3.D4.C Passage 3 【答案】1.B2.C3.D Passage 4 【答案】1.A2.A3.D4B 主题语境05人与自然-自然生态 【答案】1.C2.D3.B4.A 拓展培优 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 【答案】1.D2.A3.B 主题语境02人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 213 函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 主题语境03人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1.D2.B3.C 主题语境04人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.C2.D3.C4.A 3/3 专题03 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·北京朝阳·期中）My middle school taught the periodic table (元素周期表) in the eighth grade. From the beginning, I fell in love with the element “Bismuth” (Bi). It comes in absolutely beautiful colours and grows in square shapes that can be changed during the growing process with music. Now, Bi is not exactly as common as Hydrogen or Oxygen so it wasn’t an element we talked about much in class. However, whenever the opportunity arrived, I would bring it up and express how much I liked it. It kind of became a joke that on the occasion when it was brought up, my classmates would look over at me and kind of laugh. One day we were in class like normal and I was in a bad mood. Mrs. Mennon, the teacher of this class, had a rule that if you finished your work early, you had to do extra work. All I wanted to do was draw or play games. I remember sitting there and just thinking, “She is out of her mind! What’s the point in making us do extra work?” Literally as I was thinking about this, Mrs. Mennon called my name aloud, “Henry! Come here.” I was worried I had somehow said my thoughts out loud, but that wasn’t it at all. When I got to the desk she explained that she had been at a resource fair for science teachers to buy some new supplies for the class. She then held out her hand and gave me a tiny piece of Bi, and said she had seen it and immediately thought of me. My face lit up and couldn’t thank her enough. She said that was all and I went back to my seat. In my head, I had been complaining about Mrs. Mennon and her rule all without knowing she had done something extremely kind for me. I felt horrible. I have teachers in my family, and I’ve seen the trouble they have to deal with, but I hadn’t been thinking about how much they had done for us. It’s been a long time since then. The Bi was a gift I will always cherish, but Mrs. Mennon also gave me a lesson. I needed to hear. 1.What made the author’s classmates laugh when Bi was mentioned? A. Bi’s unusual name. B. Bi’s unique properties. C. The author’s knowledge of Bi. D. The author’s predictable reaction to Bi. 2.Why did Mrs. Mennon give the author a piece of Bi? A. To support his keen interest. B. To comfort him for his low spirits. C. To reward his extra work in the class. D. To arouse his curiosity about her class. 3.How did the author feel after receiving the gift? A. Moved but confused. B. Excited but anxious. C. Content but stressed. D. Grateful but guilty. 4.What can you learn from the story? A. Gifts blind your eyes. B. Goodness favors growth. C. A little interest goes a long way. D. Youthful errors define your future. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了八年级的作者因热爱小众元素铋，在心情不佳抱怨老师时，意外收到老师特意为他准备的铋元素礼物，由此感受到老师的细心善意并反思自身、获得成长的经历。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Now, Bi is not exactly as common as Hydrogen or Oxygen so it wasn’t an element we talked about much in class. However, whenever the opportunity arrived, I would bring it up and express how much I liked it. It kind of became a joke that on the occasion when it was brought up, my classmates would look over at me and kind of laugh.(铋不像氢和氧那么常见，所以我们在课上没怎么讨论它。然而，只要有机会，我就会把它提出来，表达我是多么喜欢它。这变成了一个笑话，当它被提起的时候，我的同学们会看着我笑。)”可知，作者对铋元素的喜爱已成常态，一提及就会表达自己的喜爱，由此可知，在提到铋时同学们笑是因为作者每次提到Bi时都会表现出可预测的表达喜爱的反应。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, whenever the opportunity arrived, I would bring it up and express how much I liked it.(然而，只要有机会，我就会把它提出来，表达我是多么喜欢它。)”以及第四段中“When I got to the desk she explained that she had been at a resource fair for science teachers to buy some new supplies for the class. She then held out her hand and gave me a tiny piece of Bi, and said she had seen it and immediately thought of me.(当我走到讲台前时，她解释说她参加了一个科学教师资源博览会，为班级买了一些新用品。然后她伸出手，给了我一小块铋，说她看到了它，立刻想到了我。)”可知，作者反复表达对铋的喜爱， Mennon老师注意到学生对这个冷门元素的特殊喜爱，在参加科学教师资源展时看到铋就想到了作者，并特意购买一块铋作为礼物送给作者；由此可知，Mennon老师给作者一块铋是为了支持他强烈的兴趣。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中“My face lit up and couldn’t thank her enough. (我喜笑颜开，对她感激不尽。)”以及第五段中“In my head, I had been complaining about Mrs. Mennon and her rule all without knowing she had done something extremely kind for me. I felt horrible. I have teachers in my family, and I’ve seen the trouble they have to deal with, but I hadn’t been thinking about how much they had done for us.(在我的脑海里，我一直在抱怨Mennon老师和她的规定，却不知道她为我做了一件极其善良的事情。我感觉糟透了。我家里有老师，我看到过他们要处理的麻烦，但我从来没有想过他们为我们做了多少。)”可知，作者对于收到Mennon老师送他的一块铋非常感激，又因之前抱怨老师，对老师的不理解而感到内疚，因此，作者收到礼物后是感激与内疚交织。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“It’s been a long time since then. The Bi was a gift I will always cherish, but Mrs. Mennon also gave me a lesson. I needed to hear.(从那以后已经过去很久了。那块铋是我一直珍视的礼物，但Mennon老师也给了我一个教训。这正是我需要听到的。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者非常热爱小众元素铋，在心情不佳抱怨老师时，意外收到老师的礼物——注意到学生对一个冷门元素的特殊喜爱，在参加科学教师资源展时特意为其购买一块铋，作者由此感受到老师的细心善意并反思自身、获得成长。B选项“Goodness favors growth(善意助力成长)”精准地概括了这个故事的精髓：Mennon老师的善意打破了作者当时的负面情绪和狭隘视角，使自己进行了深刻的自我反思，并获得成长。故选B。 Passage 2 （23-24高三上·北京第十三中学·期中） Adam Zibluk is a 15-year-old Life Scout (童子军) in Troop 70 in Newtown, CT. He was also recently the Troop’s Senior Patrol Leader, the highest ranking boy in the troop! Last summer, he, along with 15 other boys from the Troop completed scouting’s greatest adventure, backpacking over 50 miles in 7 days in the wilderness at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico! While Adam’s Scouting achievements are impressive on their own, his time in Scouts has not always been so easy. Adam has hemophilia, a medical condition that can cause severe bleeding from even a slight injury. And as a Boy Scout, spending much time out in the wilderness, it is quite common to get minor injuries. Because of his condition, Adam has had to miss some Scouting activities over the years. The first few days of Adam’s backpacking in Philmont went smooth. But on the 3rd day, while unloading his gear at a remote campsite, he felt a sharp pain in his back.Adam told the adult leaders about his back and that he was starting to not feel well.They made the decision to call Philmont base camp to seek medical attention. It was getting dark and rain threatened. Two doctors set out into the night on backcountry roads and then hiked in the last 1/2 mile to find Adam. They did some tests and decided to take him back with them to base camp. It was a tough moment for Adam and for the rest of the scout crew. While Adam returned to base camp, the rest of the boys backpacked on. To encourage Adam, they took one of his shirts with them and took photos of it along the way, which they sent to him. A few days passed and Adam was feeling better. The doctors cleared him to return to the backcountry! Finally, Adam finished the trek with his crew. He is now one of the only Boy Scouts with hemophilia to have ever participated in and completed a Philmont Trek. What encouraged Adam to take on this challenge despite the risk? “I thought it would be fun and a good thing to do as long as I was prepared. And my parents have always encouraged me not to let hemophilia be the only factor in ANY decision.” 1.What has stopped Adam from participating in some Scouting activities over the years? A. Inadequate trek experience. B. His fear of the wilderness. C. Lack of camping skills. D. His health condition. 2.Why did Adam participate in this challenging activity? A. He had a love for it. B. He was eager to be a leader. C. He wanted to set a record. D. His parents decided for him. 3.Which of the following words can best describe Adam? A. Athletic and ambitious. B. Considerate and fearless. C. Courageous and determined. D. Confident and knowledgeable. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了十五岁的童子军Adam克服重重困难，不畏艰险，完成了一项挑战的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Adam has hemophilia, a medical condition that can cause severe bleeding from even a slight injury.（Adam患有血友病，这种疾病即使是轻微的伤害也会导致严重的出血。）”和“Because of his condition, Adam has had to miss some Scouting activities over the years.（由于他的身体状况，这些年来Adam不得不错过一些童子军活动。）”可知，是健康问题阻止了Adam参加一些童子军活动。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I thought it would be fun and a good thing to do as long as I was prepared.（我认为只要我做好了准备，这将是一件有趣的好事。）”可知，Adam参加挑战是因为他觉得挑战很有乐趣，由此可推知，他很喜欢这项挑战活动。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“What encouraged Adam to take on this challenge despite the risk? “I thought it would be fun and a good thing to do as long as I was prepared. And my parents have always encouraged me to not let hemophilia be the only factor in ANY decision.”（是什么鼓励亚当不顾风险接受这个挑战？“我认为只要我做好了准备，这将是一件有趣的好事。我的父母一直鼓励我不要让血友病成为做任何决定的唯一因素。”）”可知，是自己的决心和父母的鼓励，让Adam不畏危险完成这项挑战。可以推断，Adam是一个勇敢和意志坚定的人。故选C项。 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高三上·北京东直门·期中）I’m walking around the house with a severe limp (跛行) and actively second-guessing every decision I’ve ever made. That can only mean one thing: I just ran my one race for the year. The 7-mile race is in my hometown in Illinois, and I’ve been doing it almost every year since I was a 12-year-old boy. I reached my peak about 15 years ago and have been performing poorly ever since. Why do I keep going if I no longer enjoy it and am getting worse every year? Tradition, mostly. Besides, I don’t dislike the whole race, just the running part. I like seeing all the running club members I’ve known since childhood, and I love the free beer afterward. Running is just a minor block on the way to the good stuff. That day, I was accompanied to the race by a group of three extremely in-shape people. We all live in the same Indianapolis suburb. These guys bike and run countless miles, often in the same day. One has done dozens of Spartan Races, which require the player to crawl through mud, flip tires and throw spears. Another is training for a triathlon (三项全能运动). In addition to being faster than me on foot, in the water and on wheels, he can also outlift me. I didn’t hold much hope for the race — no one puts less pressure on me than me. Between miles 4 and 5, I felt so good that I wondered why I only do this once a year. Then I hit mile 6, and my body warned me. I pushed myself until I had a mile left, at which point my legs decided they were done. Determination and a can-do attitude are no match for gravity and distance. Exhausted, I slowly made my way to the finishing line. Still, I can honestly say I gave everything I had. My slow, plodding (步履艰难的) finish was actually a victory that proves I gave it my all. I don’t need a huge cup to honor my heroic performance. My aching knee is enough of a souvenir. A day later, even as my entire body tells me I’m an idiot, I can’t help but feel that the race was a success. I’ve decided to keep doing this race as long as my legs can support me. 1.The author ran the race because ________. A. he wanted to keep the old custom B. he wanted to compete with friends C. he intended to build up his body D. he enjoyed long-distance running 2.Why did the author mention the in-shape people? A. To give his reason for low self-expectation. B. To show his envy of their athletic abilities. C. To emphasize his strong will to win the race. D. To express his confidence in finishing the race. 3.What do we know about the author during the race? A. He struggled from beginning to end. B. He broke his leg at the finishing line. C. He experienced pressure from himself. D. He pushed himself to the limits to make it. 【答案】1. A　2. A　3. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者自己坚持参加每年在家乡举办的7英里赛跑的经历，尽管跑步过程艰难且成绩不佳，但因传统、赛后社交及免费啤酒等因素，他依然视其为一种乐趣并决定继续参加。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Why do I keep going if I no longer enjoy it and am getting worse every year? Tradition, mostly.(如果我不再喜欢它，而且成绩一年比一年差，我为什么还要继续下去呢？主要是，传统。)”可知，作者参加比赛是因为他想保持旧习俗和传统。故选A。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中“These guys bike and run countless miles, often in the same day. One has done dozens of Spartan Races, which require the player to crawl through mud, flip tires and throw spears. Another is training for a triathlon (三项全能运动). In addition to being faster than me on foot, in the water and on wheels, he can also outlift me.(这些人骑车和跑步的里程数不胜数，常常在同一天内完成。其中一人参加过几十场斯巴达勇士赛，这类比赛要求选手在泥地里爬行、翻轮胎、投掷长矛。另一人正在备战铁人三项（三项全能运动）。他不仅在跑步、游泳和骑行方面都比我快，就连力量也胜过我。)”可知，作者描述了这些人与他的不同之处，比如他们骑行和跑步的距离更长，参加过斯巴达比赛，训练铁人三项等，这些都表明他们比作者更有运动能力。因此，作者提到这些人是为了给自己的低期望找到合理的解释。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Then I hit mile 6, and my body warned me. I pushed myself until I had a mile left, at which point my legs decided they were done.(当我跑到6英里时，我的身体发出了警告。我逼着自己，直到我还剩一英里，这时我的腿觉得不行了。)”以及“Determination and a can-do attitude are no match for gravity and distance. Exhausted, I slowly made my way to the finishing line.(决心和“我能行”的态度战胜不了重力和距离。我筋疲力尽，慢慢地向终点线走去。)”可知，作者拼尽全力完成比赛，直到最后一英里腿已经无法再跑下去，因此可以得知作者在比赛中竭尽全力。故选D。 主题语境03 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高三上·北京顺义·期中）Braving the elements On Dec.26, Gelinne, 60, was looking out the back windows of his home at the frozen lake. Then an airplane came into his sight. Gelinne looked up just in time to see that small air plane a few hundred yards away, losing control. As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former Navy officer, realized it was going to land in the lake. He flashed on a moment from more than 20 years earlier: Gelinne was at work in a bank. When a fire alarm rang, he escaped from the chaos but has always wondered if he could have stayed inside and helped. On this day, Gelinne didn’t hesitate. He ran down to the waterfront. The plane had skidded (侧滑) to a stop on the broad, frozen lake, far from shore. It was now sinking. The pilot was standing on the wing. Gelinne knew from his Navy training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill the pilot. Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he pulled a boat out from under his back deck. Then he set off, pushing his boat across the ice. It was tough work. When Gelinne reached the plane, it had broken through the ice and sunk; only its tail was visible. The pilot was standing on a tail wing, submerged up to his chest, surrounded by open water. Gelinne pushed his boat off the ice and into the water, paddling (划) toward the pilot. Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the boat as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the boat’s bow, but Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot out of the water and up onto the shelf of unbroken ice behind him before the man lost too much body heat. By now a police officer had arrived and radioed for help. A lifeboat appeared, breaking through ice as it arrived. It picked up the pilot and rushed him to safety. Later the boat returned to help Gelinne, now extremely tired, to shore. “I’m 60 years old,” Gelinne says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” Still, he was satisfied he’d gone the right way that day. 1.Why did Gelinne run outside without hesitation? A. He had rescucing experience. B. He wanted to offer help in time. C. He needed more time to prepare. D. He was amazed at what had happened. 2.How did Gelinne help the pilot? A. He made a call to the police. B. He got the pilot out of the water. C. He asked the pilot to grasp the bow. D. He picked up the pilot onto the shore. 3.What Gelinne did in the rescue proved him to be ____________. A. generous B. brave C. curious D. strict 4.What can Gelinne probably learn from the rescue? A. Think twice before action. B. One good turn deserves another. C. It’s never too late to make things right. D. One should always be ready to seize chances. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. B　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了60岁的男子Gelinne在看到一架小飞机失控即将坠入湖中时，毫不犹豫地前去救援的故事。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中“On this day, Gelinne didn’t hesitate.(这一天，杰琳没有犹豫。)”和第四段中“Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he pulled a boat out from under his back deck.(Gelinne用脚试了试冰面，决定不冒险在上面走。于是他从后甲板下拉出一条船。)”可推知，Gelinne毫不犹豫地跑出去是为了及时提供救援。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第六段中“Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the boat as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the boat’s bow, but Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot out of the water and up onto the shelf of unbroken ice behind him before the man lost too much body heat.(Gelinne专注于让飞行员保持冷静，他开玩笑说：“只要抓住船，就像你在拥抱你的妻子一样。”飞行员抓住船头，但Gelinne知道，他必须在飞行员失去太多体温之前，把他从水里救出来，爬到他身后未碎的冰架上。)”可知，Gelinne让飞行员抓住船头。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中“On this day, Gelinne didn’t hesitate. He ran down to the waterfront.(这一天，Gelinne没有犹豫。他跑到水边。)”、第五段中“Then he set off, pushing his boat across the ice. It was tough work.(然后他出发了，推着他的船穿过冰面。这是一项艰苦的工作。)”和倒数第二段中“Later the boat returned to help Gelinne, now extremely tired, to shore.(过了一会儿，小船又回来了，帮助此时极度疲惫的Gelinne上岸。)”可知，60岁的Gelinne不顾安危，毫不犹豫地去拯救掉到湖里的飞行员，说明他非常勇敢。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中“He flashed on a moment from more than 20 years earlier: Gelinne was at work in a bank. When a fire alarm rang, he escaped from the chaos but has always wondered if he could have stayed inside and helped.(他突然想起了20多年前的一幕：杰琳在一家银行工作。当火灾警报响起时，他从混乱中逃了出来，但他一直在想自己是否能留在屋里帮忙。)”可知，Gelinne一直为20多年前的行为感到懊悔，结合最后一段中“Still, he was satisfied he’d gone the right way that day.(尽管如此，他还是很满意自己那天做出了正确的选择。)”可推知，Gelinne这次做出了正确的选择，弥补了过去的遗憾。由此推知，从这次救援中，Gelinne明白了：亡羊补牢，为时未晚。故选C项。 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高三上·北京通州·期中）Last year, in my late 40s, I began a master’s program to study the science of behavioral change. This shift from writer to student proved more disorienting than I’d expected. It lifted me up, yet tested my pride. While I enjoyed my year-long escape from worrying about losing relevance in the fiction world, I struggled inwardly. Certain professors seemed mistrustful of a student at my age. Certain classmates fell silent in front of someone as old as their parents. I’d forget myself, debating and discussing with young faces, only to catch sight of myself in the mirror: an aging face. What am I doing here? I’ve always admired those who boldly make a change. In my experience, they tended to be those who bravely switched to something unfamiliar in midlife, whereas men with graying hair seemed stuck, as if change felt like failure. I came to realize I wasn’t so different. Like those men, I had tied my dignity to my occupation. Technology keeps pushing aside what we took as permanent, and hard-earned skills are irrelevant in a blink. Holding on to who you were can feel suffocating (令人窒息的), but letting go is painful. Status is like clothing—superficial (肤浅的), but one’s dignity depends on it. I suspect that many people will struggle with this during the coming AI transformation, which may replace jobs and remove entire occupations. But these changes also present us with an opportunity: to get rid of the idea that we each must find a calling, then hold on to that identity or admit failure. Perhaps the dignified life involves several versions of you. My student days are now over, for the second time. When I last exchanged classroom for job market, I was 23, an ambitious writer hoping to create something on paper that might outlast me. But print isn’t what it used to be. Nor am I. 1.Throughout the master’s program, what did the writer experience? A. He often missed his life as a writer. B. He felt uncomfortable because of his age. C. He had no chance to speak in discussions. D. He found it hard to understand the lessons. 2.The author thought he was stuck because ______. A. holding on to a true self is painful B. technology pushes aside his memory C. he attached too much importance to age D. his skills were not as important as before 3.Which would best describe the author’s attitude towards future? A. Joyful. B. Adaptive. C. Indifferent. D. Pessimistic. 4.What can we learn from this passage? A. Seek a new role in a change. B. Every cloud has a silver lining. C. Time and tide wait for no man. D. Failure is the mother of success. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了年过四十的作者从作家转行攻读行为改变科学硕士，因年龄面临内心挣扎，后意识到不应将尊严绑定职业。他认为 AI 时代的变革虽带来挑战，却也让人有机会接纳多重身份、适应变化。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Certain professors seemed mistrustful of a student at my age. Certain classmates fell silent in front of someone as old as their parents. I’d forget myself, debating and discussing with young faces, only to catch sight of myself in the mirror: an aging face. What am I doing here?( 有些教授似乎不信任我这个年纪的学生。一些同学在像他们父母一样老的人面前沉默了。我会忘记自己，与年轻的面孔辩论和讨论，只会在镜子里看到自己：一张衰老的脸。我在这里做什么？)”可知，在整个硕士课程中，作者因为年龄的关系，他感到不舒服。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Technology keeps pushing aside what we took as permanent, and hard-earned skills are irrelevant in a blink. Holding on to who you were can feel suffocating (令人窒息的), but letting go is painful.( 科技不断将我们认为是永恒的东西推到一边，而来之不易的技能转眼之间就变得无关紧要了。坚持过去的自己会让人窒息，但放手是痛苦的。)”可知，作者认为他陷入了困境，因为他的技能不像以前那么重要了。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I suspect that many people will struggle with this during the coming AI transformation, which may replace jobs and remove entire occupations. But these changes also present us with an opportunity: to get rid of the idea that we each must find a calling, then hold on to that identity or admit failure. Perhaps the dignified life involves several versions of you.( 我怀疑，在即将到来的人工智能转型中，许多人会为此而挣扎，人工智能可能会取代一些工作，甚至消除整个职业。但这些变化也为我们提供了一个机会：摆脱那种认为我们每个人都必须找到一种使命，然后坚持这种身份或承认失败的想法。也许有尊严的生活包含了几个版本的你。)”可知，作者认为 AI 带来的变革虽会取代工作，但也提供了机会 ——“摆脱‘必须找到一份天职并坚守身份’的想法，有尊严的生活可以包含多个版本的自己”，体现了对变化的适应态度。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“My student days are now over, for the second time. When I last exchanged classroom for job market, I was 23, an ambitious writer hoping to create something on paper that might outlast me. But print isn’t what it used to be. Nor am I.( 我的学生时代如今再次结束了。上一次我从课堂踏入职场时，才 23 岁，是个雄心勃勃的作家，希望能在纸上创作出一些能超越我生命的作品。但如今的出版业已不复往昔，我也不再是当年的模样。)”可知，作者通过自身中年重返校园的经历，结合 AI 时代的变革，提出“不必固守单一职业身份，有尊严的生活可包含多个版本的自己”，即要在变化中寻找新角色。故选A项。 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高三上·北京顺义牛栏山第一中学·期中）I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself? Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began. Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!” What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me. Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist. Searching the Internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success. Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame. Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it. 1.What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway? A. Social discrimination. B. Her appearance. C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway. 2.How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus? A. Shocked and ashamed. B. Confused and terrified. C. Blessed and proud. D. Amazed and relieved. 3.What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill? A. Great minds speak alike. B. Celebrities can’t live with their flaws. C. Stuttering is no barrier to success. D. Wisdom counts more than hard work. 4.What can we learn from this passage? A. Pride comes before a fall. B. Comparison is the thief of joy. C. Every cloud has a silver lining. D. Love and acceptance is the ultimate gift. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一个在非洲出生长大的黑人女孩，因外貌和口吃在挪威学校生活时自我厌恶，后通过一些经历学会接纳自我、重拾自信的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as burden. My self - dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips.(我在非洲出生长大，一直把自己的非洲血统视为负担。当我的家人不得不搬到挪威，我在那里上高中时，我的自我厌恶进一步加剧。与我周围所有有着金色头发和精致嘴唇的白人女孩相比，我这个黑人女孩有着卷曲的头发和饱满的红唇)”可知，是作者的外貌影响了她在挪威学校生活的适应。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.”(一天，在学校的公共汽车上，一个白人女孩突然转过身来，引起了我的注意。令我惊讶的是，她的鼻子上也有一层薄薄的汗，而且是在11月！“哇，”我轻声对自己说，“这毕竟不是遗传病。这很正常。”)”以及后文作者心态的转变可知，作者注意到她和公共汽车上的女孩的相似之处时感到惊讶和如释重负。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Searching the Internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.(我在网上搜索治疗口吃的方法时，偶然得知像艾萨克·牛顿和温斯顿·丘吉尔这样的名人也口吃。我感到如释重负，然后一个想法突然闪过我的脑海——如果我很聪明，我就不应该让我的口吃阻碍我和我的成功)”可知，作者从牛顿和丘吉尔的例子中学到了口吃不是成功的障碍。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self - love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it.(今天，我已经骄傲地接受了真实的自己；它只是给了我一种独特的感觉。自我爱的观念对我来说有了全新的意义：我们身上总有一些很棒的东西，我们需要做的就是学会欣赏它)”结合文章主要讲述了作者作为一个在非洲出生长大的黑人女孩，因外貌和口吃在挪威学校生活时自我厌恶，后通过一些经历学会接纳自我、重拾自信的故事。可推知，我们能从这篇文章中学到：爱和接纳是最终的礼物。故选D。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·北京昌平·期中）A few days ago, my husband, Russ, and I lost our house of 28 years to a California wildfire. On that night, we had to leave our house and sleep in the back seat of our Ford. The next morning, we had to drive three and a half hours to find a hotel that had an available room. Only later, in the local newspaper, did we see photographs of the destruction. Our house had been consumed by the fire along with most of our neighborhood. How are we going to rebuild after this? I thought, rounding a corner in the sidewalk or on my walk back to the hotel. Is it even possible? I noticed something up ahead — a pair of nickels shining like precious jewels. They were just nickels, but they somehow felt special. I bent down and picked them up. If these were lucky coins, I could use all the luck I could get. A few days later, I made a trip to the store to buy essentials. The enormous task of replacing everything we’d lost put a heavy weight on me. I was about to leave when I felt the urge to stop and turn my head to the right. I could hardly believe it — there on a shelf was a nickel! Okay, maybe this is more than luck, I thought and put the nickel in my pocket. I told myself that I had found the nickels just by chance. Then I found one next to my plate at a restaurant — on Thanksgiving, no less, when I was missing our house more than ever. It seemed that a nickel appeared whenever my spirits plummeted. Whenever I reached my breaking point, I’d find another nickel in the grass at the park, or near the tire of my car in a parking lot. Once, my change for a quick lunch was given entirely in nickels. “I’m sorry,” the cashier said. “It’s all we have.” It’s all I needed. One day, I was sitting at the desk when my phone rang. It was a real estate agent I’d been working with. “I have a new listing,” she said. “When can we see it?” A few hours later, Russ and I were following the agent down the driveway toward the house. I didn’t think long. Because there, in the driveway,… 1.After the wildfire, the couple________. A. took some photos of the destruction B. could hardly afford their Thanksgiving dinner C. lived in their car for one night D. saved precious items from the burned down house 2.What does the underlined word “plummeted” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Sank. B. Changed. C. Strengthened. D. Remained 3.What did the found nickels mean to the author? A. Hope during challenging times. B. Luck for the foreseeable future. C. Signs of a huge fortune to come. D. Reminders of what had happened. 4.Which would be the best ending for the passage? A. I looked up and imagined something on a cloud, a giant nickel, just for me. B. I found an old nickel, which seemed to tell a story from the past. C. I saw a mysterious locked box, and thought perhaps it was full of nickels. D. I spotted a flash of silver in the sun, two nickels, both heads up. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. A　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和丈夫在失去房子后，多次捡到镍币，这些镍币给了他们希望和力量，帮助他们度过难关的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“On that night, we had to leave our house and sleep in the back seat of our Ford.(那天晚上，我们不得不离开家，睡在我们福特车的后座上)”可知，火灾后，这对夫妇在车里睡了一晚。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第七段“Whenever I reached my breaking point, I’d find another nickel in the grass at the park, or near the tire of my car in a parking lot.(每当我到达崩溃的边缘时，我都会在公园的草地上或停车场我的汽车轮胎附近找到另一枚镍币)”可知，每当作者情绪低落时，就会捡到镍币。由此可推知，划线词所在句“It seemed that a nickel appeared whenever my spirits plummeted.(似乎每当我情绪plummeted时，就会出现一枚硬币)”中“plummeted”的意思是“下沉，低落”，与A项“sank”意思相近。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段“If these were lucky coins, I could use all the luck I could get.(如果这些是幸运币，我可以利用我能得到的所有运气)”和第七段“Whenever I reached my breaking point, I’d find another nickel in the grass at the park, or near the tire of my car in a parking lot.(每当我到达崩溃的边缘时，我都会在公园的草地上或停车场我的汽车轮胎附近找到另一枚镍币)”可知，作者认为捡到的镍币是幸运的象征，每当她情绪低落时，镍币就会出现，给她带来希望和力量。由此可推知，捡到的镍币对作者来说意味着在困难时期的希望。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据前文内容可知，作者在情绪低落时多次捡到镍币，这些镍币给她带来了希望和力量，帮助她度过艰难时刻，镍币的出现对作者有着特殊的意义。结合文章最后两段“A few hours later, Russ and I were following the agent down the driveway toward the house. I didn’t think long. Because there, in the driveway,… (几个小时后，拉斯和我跟着经纪人沿着车道走向房子。我没有想太久。因为在那里，在车道上，……)可推知，作者再次看到了镍币，预示着作者和丈夫将迎来新的开始。故D项“I spotted a flash of silver in the sun, two nickels, both heads up.(我看见阳光下闪过一道银光，是两个五分镍币，都是正面朝上)”符合语境。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高三上·北京第四中学·期中）“No,” Mama Lil said it plain and simple. “I ain’t never heard of no girls to be doing that. Bebe, you need to be getting yourself a real summer job, something civilized.” I’d been living with Mama Lil since I was six, when my own mama and daddy were killed in an apartment building fire. Lillian Johns was my mom’s mother. Everybody on our street called her Mama Lil and that was what I called her too. I had been butting heads with her ever since I could remember. And the older I got, the more at odds we were and the more conflicts we experienced. For weeks I’d been asking Mama Lil to let me join the youth renovation (修缮) team. It was a group of kids who had been chosen by city officials to work with engineers to help repair the Brooklyn Bridge. The project would last the summer and pay good money. It would help me get to college, where I wanted to study engineering. But for Mama Lil, the thing that made her the most stubborn this time, was exactly my dream of becoming an engineer. In some respects, Mama Lil was right. It was true that there weren’t many black women engineers. But I wanted to build bridges more than anything. “Let me go, Mama Lil,” I begged softly. Mama Lil sat as still as a statue. “Mama Lil,” I said carefully, “if you don’t sign the bridge project permission form, I will sign it myself. Nobody will know the difference.” The next morning, Mama Lil’s eyes looked red-tired. “I’m going to the bridge,” I said firmly. “I know, Bebe,” she said. From her housedress pocket, she took out a pen and signed the form. “Bebe, that bridge is lucky to have you,” she said. I hugged Mama Lil good and hard, smiling big, right at her. … Ahead, in the distance, stood the Brooklyn Bridge. This was the best spot to see the bridge. I’d come to this corner and studied the bridge a million times. And on every one of those times, I was taken with what I’d come to call Brooklyn Belle. At night, Belle was dressed in tiny light. On a cloudless night like this one, she was a sight like no other in the whole city. Jeweled in light. Beautiful. I had drawn Belle in the high-noon light, at sunset, on snowy days, and on foggy twilight mornings... I was proud of my drawings, but with each page they showed a sad truth about Belle: She needed repair. That bridge renovation project needed me; and I needed it, in more ways than I could count. 1.Mama Lil refused to sign the permission form mainly because ______. A. she had become stubborn in her old age B. she wouldn’t allow Bebe to have a summer job C. she thought the bridge project was too dangerous D. she didn’t support Bebe’s desire to be an engineer 2.What can we learn from the story? A. Bebe lost her parents in the bridge project. B. Bebe liked to draw the bridge on winter mornings. C. Bebe and Mama Lil often got into arguments with each other. D. Bebe called her grandma Mama Lil because she was her mom’s mother. 3.By mentioning the name “Brooklyn Belle”, the author intends to help readers ______. A. recall the history of the bridge B. appreciate the bridge’s beauty C. ignore the damage to the bridge D. imagine the bridge’s future look 4.Which of the following could be the theme of this story? A. Dreams know no color or gender. B. Elders always make the best decisions. C. Conflict usually resolves itself in the end. D. Pride wins out but makes things more difficult. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. B　4. A 【解析】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者想要参加修复布鲁克林大桥的项目，作者的外婆不允许作者当工程师，因为当时黑人女性工程师并不多，但是最后她的外婆终于同意了。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段的“But for Mama Lil, the thing that made her the most stubborn this time, was exactly my dream of becoming an engineer.”（但对Mama Lil来说，这次让她最固执的事情，恰恰是我想成为一名工程师的梦想。）可知，Mama Lil拒绝在这份同意书上签字，主要是因为她不支持Bebe想成为一名工程师的愿望，故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段的“I had been butting heads with her ever since I could remember. And the older I got, the more at odds we were and the more conflicts we experienced.”（从记事起，我就一直与她作对。随着年龄的增长，我们之间的矛盾越来越多，我们经历的冲突也越来越多。）可知，Bebe和Mama Lil经常吵架。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“And on every one of those times, I was taken with what I’d come to call Brooklyn Belle.”（每一次，我都被我称之为Brooklyn Belle的东西迷住了。）和倒数第二段的“At night, Belle was dressed in tiny light. On a cloudless night like this one, she was a sight like no other in the whole city. Jeweled in light. Beautiful.”（晚上，微弱的灯光洒在Belle身上。在这样一个万里无云的夜晚，她的身影在整个城市里是绝无仅有的。饰有宝石的光。美丽。）可知，通过提到“Brooklyn Belle”这个名字，作者想帮助读者欣赏这座桥的美丽，故选B。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第四段的“It was true that there weren’t many black women engineers. But I wanted to build bridges more than anything.”（的确，当时黑人女性工程师并不多。但我最想做的是修建桥梁。）可知，本文主要讲的是作者虽然是黑人，但是却想当工程师修建桥梁，因此本文的主题是“梦不分肤色和性别”，即Dreams know no color or gender，故选A。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （24-25高三上·北京通州·期中）Life Cycles About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, whose favorite hobby is riding, was on his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s son. The boy had never known the joy of biking because he suffered from the balance disturbances. When McLindon got home, he bought a three-wheel recumbent (可斜躺的) bike with a seat belt, perfect for a child with balance issues. Then the boy got the chance to seize the freedom coming with simply riding a bike and began interacting with friends. But there was more, as McLindon learned from his friend’s reaction after performing this small act of kindness. “I’ll never forget the smile on his face,” McLindon said. The smile launched the McLindon Family Foundation. Funded by donations, the foundation finds disabled children who can benefit from owning adaptive bikes, and helps adapt each bike to the particular needs of the children. When the foundation was just started, people thought a bike was not an urgent need for children with medical conditions. The feedback from the families, however, told the foundation that it was so much more. It strengthens muscles. It builds confidence. It is the joy and pride of owning a bike. And, most importantly, it’s inclusion. To the families and the children, the bike has changed their lives. Once children are fitted for their bikes and are able to ride around with families and friends, the real results come to light. The ability to move allows these children to truly become part of the group—that is priceless at any age. Since the start of the foundation, they have helped to provide 450 bikes for happy children. These children and their families are not just one-time clients. They are involved. “I am part of the project because every day my family is blessed with the wonderful gift that is the fruit of this project. It is really incredible,” a mother said. “I could go on forever about all the things that this project has given back to me,” said McLindon. “It absolutely brings me the greatest happiness.” 1.What mainly motivated McLindon to set up his foundation? A. His pursuit of freedom. B. His favor to bike riding. C. The suffering of his friend’s son. D. The response from his friend. 2.With the help of the foundation, the disabled children ______. A. are funded to get good medical care B. are allowed to pay less for their bikes C. can move around like normal children D. can make changes to their special bikes 3.According to the passage, the most important feature of the foundation is its ______. A. number of clients of all ages B. inclusion of the whole family C. interaction with disabled children D. freedom from the road condition 4.What can we learn from McLindon’s story? A. Giving is receiving. B. Nothing is impossible. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Well begun is half done. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了自行车爱好者Andrew McLindon创立麦克林登家族基金会，为平衡感有问题的孩子制造适合他们骑行的特殊自行车。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“But there was more, as McLindon learned from his friend’s reaction after performing this small act of kindness. “I’ll never forget the smile on his face,” McLindon said. (但麦克林登从他的朋友在做了这个小小的善举后的反应中了解到，还有更多的事情。“我永远不会忘记他脸上的笑容，”麦克林登说。)”以及第三段“The smile launched the McLindon Family Foundation.(这个微笑成立了麦克林登家庭基金会。)”可知，是他朋友的积极反馈激励他成立了基金会。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Once children are fitted for their bikes and are able to ride around with families and friends, the real results come to light. The ability to move allows these children to truly become part of the group—that is priceless at any age. (一旦孩子们安装好自行车，并能够与家人和朋友一起骑自行车，真正的结果就会显现出来。到处走动的能力让这些孩子真正成为群体的一部分——这在任何年龄都是无价的。)”可知，在这个基金会的帮助下，有残疾的孩子可以像正常的孩子一样四处走动。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后三段“The feedback from the families, however, told the foundation that it was so much more. It strengthens muscles. It builds confidence. It is the joy and pride of owning a bike. And, most importantly, it’s inclusion. To the families and the children, the bike has changed their lives. Once children are fitted for their bikes and are able to ride around with families and friends, the real results come to light. The ability to move allows these children to truly become part of the group—that is priceless at any age. (然而，来自这些家庭的反馈告诉基金会，它远不止于此。它能增强肌肉。它能建立自信。它是拥有一辆自行车的快乐和骄傲。最重要的是包容。对于这些家庭和孩子们来说，自行车改变了他们的生活。一旦孩子们适应了他们的自行车，并能够与家人和朋友一起骑自行车，真正的结果就会显现出来。移动的能力使这些孩子真正成为群体的一部分，这在任何年龄都是无价的。”及全文可知，文章中强调了自行车对家庭和儿童的重要性，它改变了他们的生活，并且不仅仅是孩子们，整个家庭都参与其中。故选B。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段““I could go on forever about all the things that this project has given back to me,” said McLindon. “It absolutely brings me the greatest happiness.”(麦克林登说：“我可以永远继续下去，这个项目给了我所有的东西。这绝对给我带来了最大的幸福。”) ”可知，他认为在付出的同时他也得到了回报。选项A“Giving is receiving. (给予就是回报) ”；选项B“Nothing is impossible. (没有什么是不可能的)”；选项C“Practice makes perfect. (熟能生巧)”；选项D“Well begun is half done. (良好的开端是成功的一半)”。故选A。 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高三上·北京海淀·期中）Ten years ago, a private investigator appeared at my door. “I’m here to investigate the person who lives here,” she announced, then entered my home and slowly explored. Her eyes swept from the decorations on the wall to the red Turkish mat on the floor. She stopped at a glass and yellow cake trolley — a gift from my mother. On top sat a manuscript: the handwritten memoirs of a ninety-nine-year-old World War II veteran. His daughter had asked for my help turning his stories into a literary family legacy. The investigator moved to the living room. A curtain, trimmed with crystal beads, hung from a French window. The sunlight made the crystals swing, casting rainbows on the ceiling. “I made it myself,” I said. “I love the cherry-red fabric.” She nodded and approached the bookshelf. She ran her finger along the spines, mouthing titles of autobiography, then moved to a pink wardrobe filled with family photos, a globe, and travel souvenirs. Room by room, she made notes. When she finished, she said, “I’ve got everything I need. A full profile on you.” As I read her analysis, I learned more about my preferences, talents, and style — things I hadn’t fully recognized before. This profile became the first step toward designing a life aligned with my unique joys and skills. In truth, the private investigator was me. I learned of this self-discovery exercise called The Private-Eye Game. It opened my eyes to my authentic self, guiding me to create a lifestyle that truly reflected my talents and desires. The exercise is simple: examine your life from this detective perspective. In your home or workspace, look closely at your belongings and note what they reveal about you. Search for subtle clues that tell you about your interests and talents. Once you’ve gathered information, write a “portrait of yourself” — a detailed profile. Reflect on it: Are there surprises? When I did this, I realized my wardrobe choices didn’t reflect my true style. I preferred comfort and light colors over high heels and reds. I discovered my love of travel, curiosity about cultures, and talent for drawing out people’s stories. These insights helped me craft a richer, more fulfilling life. What might you uncover? Your personal space holds clues about your talents, interests, and desires — things you may have overlooked. With greater clarity, you can make conscious choices to live more authentically, beyond just your home. 1.What was the investigator doing in the author’s room? A. Investigating a crime. B. Appreciating the room. C. Collecting information. D. Searching for a manuscript. 2.What is The Private-Eye Game intended for? A. Building a virtual life. B. Discovering one’s true self. C. Creating a personal space. D. Developing one’s potential. 3.What can we know about the writer? A. She likes red stuff. B. She ignores her strengths. C. She is good at story writing. D. She dislikes tidying up rooms. 4.What can we learn from the story? A. People with a detailed profile enjoy a fulfilling life. B. A shift in perspective reveals one’s hidden aspects. C. Self-discovery requires reevaluating possessions. D. An original portrait displays one’s inner world. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. C　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过“私人侦探游戏”换位观察自己的生活环境，发现了自己未曾意识到的兴趣和才能，从而更加真实地塑造人生。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Room by room, she made notes. When she finished, she said, “I’ve got everything I need. A full profile on you.” (她一个房间一个房间地记录。完成后，她说：“我已经收集了所有我需要的东西，一份关于你的完整档案。”)”可知，这名调查者在作者的屋子中收集信息，形成个人档案。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第六段中“I learned of this self-discovery exercise called The Private-Eye Game. It opened my eyes to my authentic self, guiding me to create a lifestyle that truly reflected my talents and desires. (我了解到这个叫“私人侦探游戏”的自我发现练习。它让我看清真实的自己，引导我创造一种真正反映自己才华和渴望的生活方式)”可知，“私人侦探游戏”的目的是发现真实的自己。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“I discovered my love of travel, curiosity about cultures, and talent for drawing out people’s stories. (我发现自己热爱旅行，对文化充满好奇，并且有挖掘人们故事的天赋)”可知，作者擅长写故事。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第七段“The exercise is simple: examine your life from this detective perspective. In your home or workspace, look closely at your belongings and note what they reveal about you. Search for subtle clues that tell you about your interests and talents. (练习很简单：从侦探的角度审视你的生活。在你的家里或工作场所，仔细观察你的物品，注意它们揭示了你的什么。寻找能告诉你兴趣和才能的细微线索)”和最后一段中“What might you uncover? Your personal space holds clues about your talents, interests, and desires — things you may have overlooked. (你会发现什么？你的个人空间暗示着你的才能、兴趣和渴望——那些你可能忽略的东西)”可知，文章主要展现了作者换一个视角观察自己的生活后，发现之前被忽略的东西，找到真实的自己的经历。由此可知，故事告诉我们“视角的转变揭示一个人隐藏的方面”。故选B项。 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·北京汇文中学·期中）As a clueless freshman, I waltzed into my first creative writing course by accident, thinking it was a literature class on how to read stories, not how to write them. When the teacher introduced the course, I realized my mistake. The credits I earned from the course wouldn't count toward my major. By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic. But taking the class would be impossible: I wasn’t even on the waitlist. That’s when the teacher asked for a volunteer to submit the first workshop story. Silence blanketed the room. No one risked eye contact. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. Perhaps they, like me, had never written one before. Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, “If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?” He said he would. So, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. Years later, I’d completed a degree in creative writing and was working on a novel when a literary agent (经纪人) asked to read the first 50 pages of my draft. But I wasn’t comfortable showing her anything; the novel was far from done. Throughout graduate school, I’d been advised many times not to contact agents until I have a complete draft. In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year. So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she signed me on the strength of those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels. Determination, focus, perseverance — the qualities that I consider crucial in getting me into Stanford no doubt helped me become the novelist I am today. And yet if I’d trained my gaze only on the path ahead, I would have missed so many happy accidents, so many beautiful opportunities to look up, raise my hand, and say yes. 1.What made the author finally decide to take the course? A. The popularity of the course. B. Her curiosity about story writing. C. Her confidence in her writing skills. D. The need to get credits for her degree. 2.The author volunteered to write the first workshop story to ________. A. challenge herself B. impress the teacher C. display her talent D. win a place in the class 3.The author sent her first three chapters to the agent because ________. A. she wanted to get the chance of publication B. the agent asked her to turn in the work C. her story was attractive to readers D. her friends advised her to do so 4.What does the passage mainly tell us? A. Action speaks louder than words. B. Chance favors only the prepared mind. C. Success comes to those who will and dare. D. Confidence leads to growth and fulfillment. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在大学时因偶然进入创意写作课，并为了获得上课资格而主动争取第一个分享故事的机会，从而开启写作生涯；后来在成为小说家过程中，又违背常规建议，主动将未完成的小说章节发给文学经纪人并最终获得成功的经历。文章通过这两个关键时刻，传达了主动把握机会、勇于尝试的重要性。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic.(然而，在第一节课结束时，我决定我必须成为这门课的一部分。也许，作为一名终身的读者，我渴望理解故事是如何施展魔法的。)”可知，作者最终决定上课是出于她对故事写作原理的好奇心。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, ‘If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?’(抓住我的机会，我举手问道：“如果我第一个上，您能给我一个上课名额吗？”)”可知，作者自愿写第一个研讨故事是为了赢得课堂上的一个席位。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year. So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters.(同时，我知道我故事的开头很吸引人，而且那位经纪人一年后可能就不记得我了。所以，再一次，我没有低头回避，而是反其道而行之。我把前三章发给了她。)”可推知，作者把前三章发给经纪人，是因为她想抓住这个可能稍纵即逝的出版机会，即使作品尚未完成。故选A。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章核心讲述了作者人生中两次关键选择：第一次主动举手，以第一个写故事为条件换取了上课机会；第二次主动将未完成的作品章节发给经纪人，从而获得了出版合约。这两个决定都体现了“主动争取、敢于冒险”的精神，并最终带来了成功。C项“Success comes to those who will and dare.(成功属于那些有意愿且敢于行动的人。)”准确地概括了这一主旨。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高三上·北京房山·期中）In a small town located between rolling hills, there lived a girl named Lily, passionate about painting. From a young age, she found comfort in the strokes of her brush, creating vibrant landscapes and amusing creatures. Yet, her fear of judgment kept her art hidden; she painted in secret, each piece a beautiful treasure waiting for the light of day. One rainy afternoon, while seeking shelter, Lily stepped into a local art exhibit at a gallery. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, and the walls displayed colorful pieces that told stories. Despite her anxiety, she felt urged to enter. As she wandered, she overheard the curator (馆长) discussing the power of being honest in art. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” he said, emphasizing that revealing who we are — flaws and all — is essential. His words struck a chord within her, sparking hope. That night, Lily considered her journey and decided to display her artwork at the upcoming local fair. As the date approached, she poured her heart into preparation, selecting pieces that represented her growth. On the day of the fair, as she set up her booth, excitement mixed with fear. Doubts whispered in her mind, but she knew she had to take this leap. As people wandered by, some paused to admire her work. A stranger was attracted by a sunset painting, and they struck up a conversation. For the first time, Lily felt warmth spreading through her as she shared the story behind the piece. Suddenly, she realized her art resonated with someone else, connecting her experiences to another person. Lily began to embrace her imperfections, viewing honesty as strength. Each conversation grew her confidence, and she no longer feared judgment. Instead, she welcomed it as part of the creative process. Now, as a thriving artist in her community, Lily encourages others to share their voices. She holds workshops, guiding aspiring creators to find joy in their unique expressions. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” she tells them, echoing the curator’s words. Through her journey, she reminds everyone that our stories, no matter how imperfect, deserve to be shared with the world, as they make us human and truly alive. 1.What prevented Lily from sharing her artwork at first? A. Passion for painting in secret. B. Anxiety about others’ opinions. C. Disinterest in others’ judgment. D. Fear of failure in public display. 2.How did the comment of the curator influence Lily? A. It discouraged her from showing her artwork. B. It made her doubt her ability to create perfect art. C. It inspired her to accept flaws and share her artwork. D. It convinced her that only perfect pieces deserve to be shown. 3.After Lily displayed her artwork, she felt more ________. A. appreciative B. hesitant C. annoyed D. secure 4.What can we learn from the passage? A. Rome wasn’t built in a day. B. Don’t cry over spilled milk. C. Stay true to who you are. D. The pen is mightier than the sword. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D　4. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了莉莉是一位热爱绘画的女孩，因为害怕被评判而将作品藏起来。后来，通过分享作品背后的故事，她开始接受自己的不完美，并将诚实视为力量。最终，她已经成为社区里的一位成功的艺术家。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Yet, her fear of judgment kept her art hidden; she painted in secret, each piece a beautiful treasure waiting for the light of day.(然而，她对评判的恐惧使她的艺术隐藏起来；她秘密地画着，每一幅画都是等待天光的美丽宝藏。)”可推知，起初是担心别人的看法阻止了莉莉分享她的作品。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“As she wandered, she overheard the curator (馆长) discussing the power of being honest in art. “Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” he said, emphasizing that revealing who we are— flaws and all— is essential. His words struck a chord within her, sparking hope.(漫步时，她无意中听到馆长在谈论艺术中诚实的力量。“艺术不在于完美；这是一种联系，”他强调，揭示我们是谁——缺点和所有——是至关重要的。他的话在她心中引起了共鸣，燃起了希望。)”可知，馆长的评论激励莉莉接受缺点并分享她的作品。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Lily began to embrace her imperfections, viewing honesty as strength. Each conversation grew her confidence, and she no longer feared judgment.( 莉莉开始接受自己的不完美，把诚实视为力量。每一次谈话都增加了她的信心，她不再害怕别人的评价了。)”可推知，在莉莉展示了她的作品后，她感到心里踏实和放心了。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中““Art is not about perfection; it’s about connection,” she tells them, echoing the curator’s words. Through her journey, she reminds everyone that our stories, no matter how imperfect, deserve to be shared with the world, as they make us human and truly alive.( 艺术不在于完美；这是关于联系的，”她告诉他们，呼应了馆长的话。通过她的旅程，她提醒每个人，我们的故事，无论多么不完美，都值得与世界分享，因为它们让我们成为人类，让我们真正活着。)”可推知，我们能从文章中学到做真实的自己这个道理。故选C项。 Passage 3 （24-25高三上·北京中国人民大学附属中学·期中）A voice reaches us, crying out from the depths of a profound silence: “I am alive, I can think, and no one has the right to deny me these two realities...” The words were conveyed by a flicker (跳动) of the left eyelid. It came from a book, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, by a former journalist, Jean-Dominique Bauby. He worked for journals like the Quotidien de Paris and Paris Match. For four years until December 1995 he was the very successful chief editor of Elle. Then the unthinkable happened. A cardiovascular (心血管的) accident sent him into a deep coma (昏迷). His brain remained undamaged, but its connection to his body left him with only the ability to blink his left eyelid. The poor man was diagnosed as suffering from the rare disease “Locked-in Syndrome”, unable to breathe or eat without assistance. In this inert body, however, his brain was working furiously, trying to make people understand what he was thinking. With the help of a specialized nurse, Claude Mendibil, he was able to write his book, using only his ability to blink at the most frequently used letters of the alphabet. He would spend most of the night editing his thoughts and composing sentences. It took him about 200,000 blinks to write his book of more than 100 pages. In it, Bauby describes his paralyzed existence as being trapped in an old-fashioned deep-sea diving bell while the “butterflies” of his mind flutter about freely. One would expect from this process formal factual report, but that is not the case. The book reads in flowing images that light up his predicament. The style is clear and fresh, and not without elegance, imagination and shafts of humor. He is also in search of past time, of memory itself, of the books he had read, the poems he had learnt by heart. He thinks of all the books he wanted to read and hadn’t gotten to. He has to listen to someone else reading them to him. He recalls meals, a horse race, his life and work as an editor, and his struggle in his hospital bed to twitch (抽搐) his nose when a fly lands on it. “From this hell comes a great message of life and hope,” said Antoine Audouard, a friend of Bauby’s and the book’s publisher. 1.We can learn from the article that Jean Dominique Bauby __________. A. die of a rare cardiovascular condition B. used to be a successful journalist and editor C. suffered brain damage due to Locked-in Syndrome D. continued to run magazines from his hospital bed 2.Based on information from the article, which of the following statements about The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is true? A. It is written in a formal and serious style. B. It focuses on Bauby’s memories from his time as an editor. C. It describes Bauby’s paralyzed existence with elegant and creative language. D. It gives readers an easy-to-understand introduction to Locked-in Syndrome. 3.Based on this article, which of the following words can be used to describe Bauby? A. Odd-tempered. B. Open-minded. C. Warm-hearted. D. Strong-willed. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位被诊断患有一种罕见的疾病“闭锁综合症”的作家与病魔斗争，最终把自己的故事用优美的语言写成一本书展示给世人，传递出他不屈不挠的精神。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“It came from a book, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, by a former journalist, Jean-Dominique Bauby. He worked for journals like the Quotidien de Paris and Paris Match. For four years until December 1995 he was the very successful chief editor of Elle.(这句话出自前记者让·多米尼克·鲍比的《潜水钟与蝴蝶》一书。他曾为《巴黎商报》和《巴黎竞赛报》等杂志工作。在1995年12月之前的四年里，他一直是《Elle》杂志非常成功的主编)”可知，Jean Dominique Bauby曾经是一名成功的记者和编辑。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第六段中“The book reads in flowing images that light up his predicament. The style is clear and fresh, and not without elegance, imagination and shafts of humor.(这本书以流畅的画面展现了他的困境。风格清晰清新，不乏优雅、想象力和幽默)”可知，《潜水钟与蝴蝶》这本书用优雅而富有创造性的语言描述了鲍比瘫痪的生活。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In this inert body, however, his brain was working furiously, trying to make people understand what he was thinking. With the help of a specialized nurse, Claude Mendibil, he was able to write his book, using only his ability to blink at the most frequently used letters of the alphabet.(然而，在这个无活动能力的身体里面，他的大脑正在疯狂地工作，试图让人们理解他在想什么。在专业护士克劳德·门迪比尔的帮助下，他仅凭对着字母表中最常用的字母眨眼的能力就能写书了)”、第五段中“He would spend most of the night editing his thoughts and composing sentences. It took him about 200, 000 blinks to write his book of more than 100 pages. (他晚上大部分时间都在整理自己的思想和造句。写这本100多页的书花了他大约20万次眨眼)”以及第六段中“The book reads in flowing images that light up his predicament. The style is clear and fresh, and not without elegance, imagination and shafts of humor.(这本书以流畅的画面展现了他的困境。风格清晰清新，不乏优雅、想象力和幽默)”可知，鲍比即使在瘫痪的情况下也没放弃写书，可见他意志力超强，故选D项。 Passage 4 （24-25高三上·北京朝阳·期中）I’m walking around the house with a severe limp (跛行) and actively second-guessing every decision I’ ve ever made. That can only mean one thing: I just ran my one race for the year. The 7-mile race is in my hometown in Illinois, and I’ ve been doing it almost every year since I was a 12-year-old boy. I reached my peak about 15 years ago and have been performing poorly ever since. Why do I keep going if I no longer enjoy it and am getting worse every year? Tradition, mostly. Besides, I don’t dislike the whole race, just the running part. I like seeing all the running club members I’ ve known since childhood, and I love the free beer afterward. Running is just a minor block on the way to the good stuff. That day, I was accompanied to the race by a group of three extremely in-shape people. We all live in the same Indianapolis suburb. These guys bike and run countless miles, often in the same day. One has done dozens of Spartan Races, which require the player to crawl through mud, flip tires and throw spears. Another is training for a triathlon (三项全能运动). In addition to being faster than me on foot, in the water and on wheels, he can also outlift me. I didn’t hold much hope for the race— no one puts less pressure on me than me. Between miles 4 and 5, I felt so good that I wondered why I only do this once a year. Then I hit mile 6, and my body warned me. I pushed myself until I had a mile left, at which point my legs decided they were done. Determination and a can-do attitude are no match for gravity and distance. Exhausted, I slowly made my way to the finishing line. Still, I can honestly say I gave everything I had. My slow, plodding (步履艰难的) finish was actually a victory that proves I gave it my all. I don’t need a huge cup to honor my heroic performance. My aching knee is enough of a souvenir. A day later, even as my entire body tells me I’m an idiot, I can’t help but feel that the race was a success. I’ve decided to keep doing this race as long as my legs can support me. 1.The author ran the race because . A. he wanted to keep the old custom B. he wanted to compete with friends C. he intended to build up his body D. he enjoyed long-distance running 2.Why did the author mention the in-shape people? A. To give his reason for low self-expectation. B. To show his envy of their athletic abilities. C. To emphasize his strong will to win the race. D. To express his confidence in finishing the race. 3.What do we know about the author during the race? A. He struggled from beginning to end. B. He broke his leg at the finishing line. C. He experienced pressure from himself. D. He pushed himself to the limits to make it. 4.How did the author feel after the race? A. Surprised. B. Satisfied. C. Regretful. D. Grateful. 【答案】1. A　2. A　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者自己坚持参加每年在家乡举办的7英里赛跑的经历，尽管跑步过程艰难且成绩不佳，但因传统、赛后社交及免费啤酒等因素，他依然视其为一种乐趣并决定继续参加。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Why do I keep going if I no longer enjoy it and am getting worse every year? Tradition, mostly.( 如果我不再喜欢它，而且成绩一年比一年差，我为什么还要继续下去呢？主要是，传统。)”可知，作者参加比赛是因为他想保持旧习俗。故选A。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中“These guys bike and run countless miles, often in the same day. One has done dozens of Spartan Races, which require the player to crawl through mud, flip tires and throw spears. Another is training for a triathlon (三项全能运动). In addition to being faster than me on foot, in the water and on wheels, he can also outlift me.( 这些人日复一日地骑行和跑步，里程数多达数百公里。其中一人已经完成了数十场斯巴达勇士赛，这些比赛要求参赛者穿越泥潭，翻转轮胎和投掷长矛。还有一个人正在为一场铁人三项赛做准备。除了在陆地、水域和骑行方面比我跑得快，他还能比我举得更重。)”可知，作者描述了这些人与他的不同之处，比如他们骑行和跑步的距离更长，参加过斯巴达比赛，训练铁人三项等，这些都表明他们比作者更有运动能力。因此，作者提到这些人是为了给自己的低期望找到合理的解释。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Then I hit mile 6, and my body warned me. I pushed myself until I had a mile left, at which point my legs decided they were done.(当我跑到6英里时，我的身体发出了警告。我逼着自己，直到我还剩一英里，这时我的腿觉得不行了。)”以及“Determination and a can-do attitude are no match for gravity and distance. Exhausted, I slowly made my way to the finishing line.(决心和“我能行”的态度战胜不了重力和距离。我筋疲力尽，慢慢地向终点线走去。)”可知，作者拼尽全力完成比赛，直到最后一英里腿已经无法再跑下去，因此可以得知作者在比赛中竭尽全力。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“My slow, plodding (步履艰难的) finish was actually a victory that proves I gave it my all. I don’t need a huge cup to honor my heroic performance. My aching knee is enough of a souvenir.( 我缓慢、步履艰难的完赛实际上是一场胜利，证明了我付出了我的一切。我不需要一个巨大的杯子来纪念我的英雄事迹。我疼痛的膝盖足以作为纪念。)”可知，尽管作者身体疼痛，但作者仍然认为比赛是成功的，因为他已经竭尽全力，故推断作者在比赛结束后是十分满意的。故选B。 主题语境05 人与自然-自然生态 （23-24高三上·北京大兴·期中）Paula Perry has a multi-page spreadsheet (电子数据表) titled “Squirrels”, which details the health and wellness of tiny, injured baby squirrels she keeps in her house. Perry keeps careful notes on the more than 70 struggling baby squirrels she has rescued and rehabilitated (使康复) over the past 13 years at her home. “They’re tiny little helpless things, and they’ll die,” said Perry, 62, who, appropriately, is known around her neighborhood as the “Squirrel Lady”. Perry’s squirrel rescue efforts started in 2010, when her neighbor spotted a baby squirrel hanging from a tree. Perry did what seemed obvious to her: She brought the 3 week old squirrel in for medical assistance. “I could tell he was seriously injured,” said Perry. She took him to a local vet that offers wildlife care. While at the vet’s, Perry struck up a conversation with Trish Styles, a veterinary technician, who told her about wildlife rehabilitators—people who volunteer to house ailing (有病的) wild animals, and nurse them back to health. On the spot, Perry decided to become one. “They chew your electrical wires, which they do,” she said. “A lot of people don’t like squirrels because they’re quite destructive. I don’t care. I love them.” Although squirrels can have bad effect on homes and telephone lines and are therefore considered pests, they are not as destructive as rats and mice. They also serve an important ecological function and have been called “nature’s gardeners”, since they regularly bury seeds—which helps to expand forest diversity and growth. As she helps the baby squirrels heal and grow, they bring her joy. Letting a squirrel go can sometimes be sad, she said, but it also gives her a sense of pride and purpose. “You can tell when they’re ready to release, because they go crazy in the cage,” she explained. Often, though, they come back to visit her—which, she said, is a major thrill. She keeps pecans and walnuts on hand to supply them with snacks. “I think they recognize my voice,” Perry said, adding that she can recognize them, too. “I always know that it’s one of mine.” 1.Why is Perry called “Squirrel Lady”? A. She likes to take squirrels as pets. B. She keeps track of squirrels in the wild. C. She attends to the injured squirrels carefully. D. She has food in store for squirrels at any time. 2.What did Perry decide to become when chatting with Styles? A. A medical assistant. B. A volunteer at a clinic. C. A vet technician. D. A wildlife rehabilitator. 3.Why do a lot of people dislike squirrels? A. They eat up the seeds of plants. B. They often cause damage at home. C. They love burying telephone lines secretly. D. They usually destroy forest diversity and growth. 4.What shows a squirrel’s desire for being released? A. Their uneasiness in the cage. B. Their reluctance to eat snacks. C. Their keeping motionless all day. D. Their letting out sharp sounds. 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Paula Perry 在过去的13年里在家中救助了70多只受伤的小松鼠，并帮助了它们康复的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“Paula Perry has a multi-page spreadsheet (电子数据表) titled “Squirrels”, which details the health and wellness of tiny, injured baby squirrels she keeps in her house.(Paula Perry有一个名为“松鼠”的多页电子表格，详细介绍了她家里养的受伤小松鼠的健康状况)”以及第二段“Perry keeps careful notes on the more than 70 struggling baby squirrels she has rescued and rehabilitated (使康复) over the past 13 years at her home.(佩里仔细记录了过去13年来她在家中救出并康复的70多只挣扎的小松鼠)”可知，Paula Perry一直精心照顾受伤的小松鼠，所以被领居们称为“松鼠女士”。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句话“While at the vet’s, Perry struck up a conversation with Trish Styles, a veterinary technician, who told her about wildlife rehabilitators—people who volunteer to house ailing (有病的) wild animals, and nurse them back to health. On the spot, Perry decided to become one.(在兽医诊所时，佩里与兽医技术员Trish Styles进行了交谈，后者告诉她有关野生动物康复者的情况，这些人自愿为生病的野生动物提供住所，并护理它们恢复健康。在现场，佩里决定成为其中一员)”可知，她决定成为一名野生动物复健员。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段Paula Perry说的话“A lot of people don’t like squirrels because they’re quite destructive.(很多人不喜欢松鼠，因为它们的破坏力很强)”可知，松鼠相当有破坏性，会破坏家，所以人们不喜欢它。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句话““You can tell when they’re ready to release, because they go crazy in the cage,” she explained. (她解释说：“你可以知道它们什么时候准备释放，因为它们在笼子里会发疯。”)”可知，当你看到笼子里的松鼠变得烦躁不安，开始疯狂的时候，你就得释放它们了。故选A。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （23-24高三上·北京第八中学·期中）Kylie Kirkpatrick was getting ready for work when her 9-year-old son, Ryan Kyote, burst into her bedroom. The Napa, California-based third-grader had just watched a news story about a kindergarten student in Indiana who was forced to return her school lunch because her account balance couldn’t cover the meal. “Ryan was upset,” Kirkpatrick told TODAY Parents. “He said, ‘Mom, how does something like this happen?’ Then he asked what he could do to help.” After a bit of brainstorming, Kyote—pronounced “coyote”—decided he would use six months’ worth of allowance he had saved up to pay off the lunch debt of his entire class at West Park Elementary School. The bill came up to $74.50. Though Kyote had been eyeballing a new pair of basketball sneakers, this was far more important to him. So, on May 24, he happily donated his six months of savings to the Napa Valley Unified School District food services department. “Ryan told them, ‘Please let my friends know that they no longer owe any money,’” Kirkpatrick recalled. “Lunch is his favorite part of the day and it broke his heart to think that it’s a stressful time for some children.” The fourth-grader-to-be wanted his act of kindness to be unknown to others, but his proud mother couldn’t resist sharing a photo on Twitter, where it spread quickly. “Give this kid his money back. No child should be covering lunch debt for his class with his allowance,” wrote one person. Added another: “Love this story... Special kid.” Practicing good deeds is nothing new for Kyote. “I’ll go into the garage and Ryan’s bike is missing because he gave it to a friend in need,” Kirkpatrick, a sign-language interpreter, told TODAY Parents. “One time, a friend didn’t have any shoes that fit, so Ryan gave him a pair of his own shoes.” Recently, an investor got wind of what Kyote had done for his classmates and he contacted Kirkpatrick. “He wanted to give Ryan money to put in his savings account,” she said. Kyote, who recently lost his father to ALS, had another idea. “Ryan told the man to pay it forward,” Kirkpatrick said. “So he made a donation to the ALS Association. I can’t even begin to tell you what that meant to Ryan. All he wants is to make the world a better place.” 1.Instead of buying a new pair of sneakers, Ryan was more concerned about ________. A. his school lunch B. his account balance C. his six months of savings D. his classmates’ lunch debt 2.What do we know about Ryan Kyote from the passage? A. He tried his best to help his friends in need. B. He couldn’t resist sharing his photos on Twitter. C. He accepted a donation from the ALS Association. D. He argued against negative reviews on social media. 3.What does the story intend to tell us? A. Life is always tough for school children. B. A kid can make a difference in the world. C. Social media can make young people popular. D. Friendship is an important part of being a youth. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. B 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了9岁的瑞恩用他攒了6个月、准备用来买运动鞋的零用钱来支付全班同学的午餐费用，而且他还把自己的自行车送给了一个有需要的朋友，他这么做只是想让世界变得更加美好。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“After a bit of brainstorming, Kyote—pronounced “coyote”—decided he would use six months’ worth of allowance he had saved up to pay off the lunch debt of his entire class at West Park Elementary School.”（经过一番头脑风暴，瑞恩·乔特决定用他攒下的六个月的零花钱来支付西园小学全班同学的午餐费用。）以及第四段中“Though Kyote had been eyeballing a new pair of basketball sneakers, this was far more important to him.”（虽然瑞恩·乔特一直盯着一双新的篮球运动鞋，但这对他来说要重要得多。）可知，比起买一双新运动鞋，瑞恩更关心的是同学们的午餐费用。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“After a bit of brainstorming, Kyote—pronounced “coyote”—decided he would use six months’ worth of allowance he had saved up to pay off the lunch debt of his entire class at West Park Elementary School.”（经过一番头脑风暴，瑞恩·乔特决定用他攒下的六个月的零花钱来支付西园小学全班同学的午餐费用。）以及第八段中“I’ll go into the garage and Ryan’s bike is missing because he gave it to a friend in need,”（我走进车库，瑞恩的自行车不见了，因为他把它给了一个需要的朋友。）可知，瑞恩总是尽力帮助有困难的朋友。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“All he wants is to make the world a better place.”（他只想让世界变得更美好。）可知，文章主要讲的是9岁的瑞恩用他攒了6个月、准备用来买运动鞋的零用钱来支付全班同学的午餐费用，而且他还把自己的自行车送给了一个有需要的朋友，他这么做只是想让世界变得更加美好，由此可知，这篇文章是想告诉我们一个小孩的善行也会对世界产生重大影响。故选B项。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （24-25高三上·北京海淀·期中）It was a September afternoon. The air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the cove, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad swam nearby a cove, diving into a splash of front crawl, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering surface, I remembered it all. My love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I felt the cold ocean’s press on my cheeks and my eyelids, and knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with chronic acne and unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within — the muffled quiet of the underwater world — were fuel for the next chapter of my life. This would be my yardstick. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water whenever it called. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. To pay attention, each time I sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 1.The author avoided swimming for seven years because________. A. she had no access to the cove. B. she had to receive treatments. C. she hated to reapply her makeup. D. she felt insecure without makeup. 2.How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A. Hesitant. B. Resolved. C. Proud. D. Joyful. 3.What can we learn from this passage? A. You can’t judge a book by its cover. B. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. C. Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. D. Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位女性因青少年时期的容貌焦虑而多年避免游泳，直到某次海边潜水的经历让她重拾对水的喜爱，并开始逐步克服自我意识过强的问题，学会接受真实的自己。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Struggling for a long time with chronic acne and unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. (长期以来，我一直在与慢性痤疮和无效的治疗作斗争，再加上十几岁女孩的外表压力，我已经完全依赖于我的化妆品。我需要完全控制自己的外表，而去游泳意味着把这种控制洗掉。)”可知，作者七年没有游泳是因为她没有化妆时感到不安全。故选D。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。由文章倒数第三段中“Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water whenever it called. (突然间，我怎么做都不重要了。无论是通过药物治疗还是心理态度，我都会找到一种方法，让我的生活能够随时潜入水中。)”、倒数第二段“That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. (那一天是我缓慢而坚定地回到自己身体的旅程的开始——我慢慢地忘记了我内心深处的自我意识。生活并没有瞬间改变：我带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但我给自己披上了改变现状的新决心。我感到形势发生了变化。)”可知，作者潜水归来后感到更加坚定。故选B。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第三段中“Struggling for a long time with chronic acne and unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. (长期以来，我一直在与慢性痤疮和无效的治疗作斗争，再加上十几岁女孩的外表压力，我已经完全依赖于我的化妆品。我需要完全控制自己的外表，而去游泳意味着把这种控制洗掉。)”和倒数第二段“That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. (那一天是我缓慢而坚定地回到自己身体的旅程的开始——我慢慢地忘记了我内心深处的自我意识。生活并没有瞬间改变：我带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但我给自己披上了改变现状的新决心。我感到形势发生了变化。)”可知，本文讲述的是作者通过一次潜水经历逐渐学会了接受自己，不再过分在意外表的变化，从而找到了内心的自由和解放。因此，我们能从这篇文章中学到是选项C“Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. (自我接纳是最伟大的礼物)”。故选C。 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 （23-24高三上·北京海淀·期中）I was born missing my left arm. In 1986, at 18 months, I was fitted with a prosthetic (义肢) device, a decision made by my parents and doctors so that I would develop “normally”. I spent my entire childhood and adolescence trying to fit in. I did just about anything to ease the pains of the stares and pointing fingers from my classmates. By the time I was 8, I had no self-confidence, and the hand I was wearing was making it harder for me to fit in. So I decided I was better off without one. I didn’t need anyone to fix me. To prove that I wasn’t limited by my disability, I developed a love for all sports, in particular swimming. I was selected to my first Australian women’s swimming team at age 13 and successfully represented my country for eight years. I realized I’d made a name for myself because of my disability. I taught myself how to be comfortable in a society filled with insecurities. So when I was first contacted in 2021 by Covvi, a company trying to create the world’s most advanced bionic (仿生的) hand, I was a bit surprised. They asked me to trial the hand and, if possible, to become a patient advocate. Initially, I said no. Then, curiosity got the better of me. While I was busy advocating for disability rights, a new generation of leaders, like Amy Purdy and Nick Vujicic, used the power of technology and social media to display wheelchairs or artificial limbs without explanation. People feared disability less. Society was beginning to see a person first, and their disability second. Viewing disability through a social lens also meant acknowledging that a person is more disabled by their environment and the discrimination of others than by their actual disability. As those conversations shifted, I realized that there was an opportunity to use technology to steer the narrative for future generations. In July 2022, I decided to trial the hand. The role of patient advocate is an enormous privilege. Through sharing my journey, I’m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That’s why I wear a bionic hand—not because I’m broken, but because I have an opportunity to enhance the human capabilities that already exist. 1.The author developed a love for all sports because ________. A. she was longing for fame B. sports gave her self-confidence C. she wanted to defeat her disability D. her prosthetic device empowered her 2.From Purdy and Vujicic, the author learned ________. A. more people acknowledged their limits B. the disabled needed a friendlier environment C. social media allowed the disabled opportunities D. technology shifted people’s attitudes to disability 3.Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Intelligent and brave. B. Warm-hearted and patient. C. Responsible and strong-willed. D. Independent and innovative. 4.From the passage, we learn that one should ________. A. maximize one’s abilities by embracing reality B. build one’s social circle with optimism C. stick to one’s goal to achieve success D. take it easy in difficult situations 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从小身患残疾，失去左臂，但是并不气馁，参加运动证明自己并不受到残疾的限制并帮助他人的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“To prove that I wasn’t limited by my disability, I developed a love for all sports, in particular swimming. (为了证明我没有受到残疾的限制，我开始热爱所有的运动，尤其是游泳。)”可知，作者爱上了所有的运动，因为她想战胜自己的残疾。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“like Amy Purdy and Nick Vujicic, used the power of technology and social media to display wheelchairs or artificial limbs without explanation. People feared disability less. Society was beginning to see a person first, and their disability second.(比如艾米·珀迪（Amy Purdy）和尼克·胡哲（Nick Vujicic），他们利用科技和社交媒体的力量，不加解释地展示了轮椅或假肢。人们不再那么害怕残疾。社会开始把一个人放在第一位，把他的残疾放在第二位。)”可知，人们不再那么害怕残疾。社会开始把一个人放在第一位，把他的残疾放在第二位，即科技改变了人们对残疾的态度。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“To prove that I wasn’t limited by my disability, I developed a love for all sports, in particular swimming. (为了证明我没有受到残疾的限制，我开始热爱所有的运动，尤其是游泳。)”可知，作者意志坚定，想通过运动战胜自己的残疾；根据文章最后一段“Through sharing my journey, I’m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That’s why I wear a bionic hand—not because I’m broken, but because I have an opportunity to enhance the human capabilities that already exist.(通过分享我的历程，我能够接触到成千上万的其他人，他们将从它的非凡能力中受益)”可知，作者分享自己的历程是想帮助他人，让他人从中受益，作者是一名有责任心的人。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Through sharing my journey, I’m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That’s why I wear a bionic hand—not because I’m broken, but because I have an opportunity to enhance the human capabilities that already exist.(通过分享我的历程，我能够接触到成千上万的其他人，他们将从它的非凡能力中受益。这就是我戴仿生手的原因不是因为我坏了，而是因为我有机会增强人类已有的能力。)”可知，作者戴仿生手的原因是为了增强人类已有的能力，即我们应该拥抱现实，最大限度地发挥自己的能力。故选A。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $