2023届高考英语二轮复习热点题型限时练阅读理解B篇（含解析）
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（2）阅读理解B篇——2023届高考英语二轮复习热点题型限时练
答题时间：30分钟
一、
As a teacher at Justin F. Kimball High School in Oak Cliff, Jesse Acosta finds most of his students are from low-income households, so they often end up wearing shoes that are falling apart.
“In my very first year as a teacher at Kimball, I had a student and when he would walk, his sole (鞋底) would just come apart from the rest of the shoe,” Jesse said. “The only part that was still glued was the front of it, right by the toe area.”
To make matters worse, sneaker culture is huge at the school. This was the case even when Jesse was a student. Although expressing oneself through sneakers is fun and harmless, sometimes those who are unable to participate end up getting bullied (欺凌).
Although Jesse was aware of this problem, he knew it would take a lot to find a solution. That’s why in 2020, he spent time designing a plan. He even had the perfect partner to help him: his girlfriend, Alejandra Zendejas. As a math tutor and “sneaker nerd (呆子),” as she calls herself, she could not be a better person to turn to.
To find the best shoes they can, Jesse and Alejandra shop at places like Nike with a budget of $30 per pair. It’s not easy, but these two spend the time that’s needed to hunt down outlet stores that often have huge discounts.
At first, they bought shoes with their own money. Later they started a nonprofit called Pasos for Oak Cliff. Now that their nonprofit has gained so much attention, they’re able to purchase shoes through donations and a grant (补助) from Amazon. They’re also planning on giving away $10, 000 in college scholarships to Oak Cliff students.
Best of all, they’re still expanding! Jesse and Alejandra are looking for more storage space for shoes in their own house. “We’re just doing things and approaching the inequity gap a little differently from other nonprofits,” Jesse said. “It’s worked out so far and we’re definitely blessed for that.”
1.Which of the following can best describe the situation of most of the kids
A. Physically disabled. B. Financially disadvantaged.
C. Intellectually gifted. D. Emotionally damaged.
2.What concerns Jesse most about sneaker culture
A. The living cost is getting higher.
B. It causes a waste of resources.
C. Some people may be ill-treated and teased.
D. Some students are unable to focus on study.
3.How did Jesse and Alejandra solve the problem of money shortage
A. They sold a house. B. They applied for scholarships.
C. They purchased discounted shoes. D. They turned to nonprofit organizations.
4.Which of the following can best describe Jesse
A. Caring and generous. B. Humorous and strict.
C. Tolerant and cooperative. D. Cool-headed and respectful.
二、
I was doing some Christmas shopping in a toy store and decided to look at Barbie dolls for my nieces. A nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls as well. As she was looking, a little boy came to the Pokemon toys. He was dressed neatly，but his clothes were obviously old. He was with his father as well，and kept picking up the Pokemon video toys. Each time he picked one up and looked at his father, his father shook his head and said, “No.”
The little girl had chosen her Barbie. However, she stopped and was watching them. Rather dejectedly, the boy had to give up the Pokemon toys and choose something else. The little girl put her Barbie back on the shelf, and ran over to the Pokemon toys. She excitedly picked up one and raced towards the checkout. I picked up my purchases and got in line behind them. Then, much to the little girl's delight，the little boy and his father got in line behind me. After the toy was paid for and bagged, the little girl handed it back to the cashier (收银员) and whispered something in her ear. The cashier smiled and put the package under the counter.
I paid for my purchases and was rearranging things when the little boy came up to the cashier. The cashier checked his purchases and said, “Congratulations，you are my hundredth customer today, and you win a prize!” With that, she handed the little boy the Pokemon toys, and he could only stare in surprise. It was exactly what he had wanted!
The little girl and her father had been standing at the doorway during all of this. Then they walked out. As I walked back to my car, I heard the father ask his daughter why she had done that. I'll never forget what she said to him. “Daddy, didn't Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy ” He said, “Of course they did, honey.” To which the little girl replied, “Well, I just did!”
I feel very shocked to have witnessed the true spirit of Christmas in that toy store, in the form of a little girl who understands more about the meaning of this festival than most adults I know.
5.The underlined word “dejectedly” in the second paragraph probably means __________.
A.disappointedly B.delightedly C.excitedly D.unexpectedly
6.How did the little boy get the Pokemon toys
A.His father bought him the Poknemon toys.
B.Fortunately, he was the hundredth customer and won the Poknemon toys.
C.The little girl bought the Poknemon toys for him.
D.The cashier felt sympathy for the little boy and gave him the Poknemon toys.
7.What did the little girl mean when saying “Daddy, didn't Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy ”
A.Her Grandparents wanted her to be happy.
B.The Poknemon toys made her happy.
C.Making the little boy happy made her happy.
D.Her Grandparents hoped that she could help others.
8.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A.the story happened before Christmas.
B.The little boy had not enough money to buy the Poknemon toys.
C.The author was deeply moved by the behavior of the little girl.
D.Although the little girl liked the Poknemon toys very much，she gave them to the boy.
三、
As a self-described military brat (小家伙), Kathryn Miller has always loved the armed forces. In the summer of 2020, Miller teamed up with her friend Kailyn Rowland to create a documentary for National History Day, a nonprofit organization that holds an annual contest for students. Their documentary, Women at West Point: Breaking Barriers of the Long Gray Line, tells the story of the first women who graduated from West Point in 1980.
In March, Miller and Rowland were announced to have been selected for a Special Recognition of Champions Award as “individuals who have made exceptional contributions to women in the Army” “What we did was never for an award or for recognition; it was about sharing the story of these women, so to receive the award was really special,” Miller said.
Miller and Rowland spent countless hours working on their documentary, reaching out to the 62 women of the class of 1980 and interviewing more than 25 percent of them. “This was hours and hours of research and interviews,” Miller said. “We did Face Times with the women, we met in person, we called them, and so we had so much information, so many news articles going back 40 years. “Miller, whose mom was a veteran (老兵) and dad was a teacher at the United States Military Academy, lived in West Point as a child. “I always saw female cadets (学员), and it always seemed like, ‘Oh, boys and girls, that’s completely normal, ‘so it was such a shock to me when I realized that girls didn’t always have that opportunity. “While making this documentary, Miller also realized her love for sharing other people’s stories. “I came to realize how much power there is in getting the story right, “she said, “And we were able to experience the gratitude from these women for sharing their stories and showing them that the younger generation really appreciates the doors they opened for us.
9.What’s Kathryn Miller’s purpose of creating the documentary
A.To express her love for the armed forces.
B.To win first place in the competition.
C.To introduce the first female graduates of West Point.
D.To encourage girls to study at West Point.
10.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.The gains from making the documentary.
B.The challenges the creators met.
C.The ways of contacting those women.
D.The effort behind the documentary.
11.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Miller’s parents used to teach military affairs.
B.Women used to have little access to military education.
C.Studying in West Point is challenging for women now.
D.Young people nowadays care little about those stories.
12.Which of the following best describes Kathryn Miller
A.Passionate. B.Modest. C.Humorous. D.Ambitious.
四、
I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.
It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls(头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.
What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.
Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.
Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.
13.Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden
A.To protect the injured skull.
B.To avoid being hit by the nuts.
C.To prevent herself from sunburn.
D.To protect herself from getting caught in the rain.
14.What is the tree’s survival strategy
A.It accepts new plant varieties.
B.It attracts beneficial pollinators.
C.It lets out a poison to drive away pests.
D.It produces a chemical harmful to some plants.
15.What can we learn from the passage
A.The fruits may bring convenience.
B.The writer finds it attractive to get rid of the tree.
C.The writer is accustomed to living without the tree.
D.The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.
16.The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that.
A.It’s better to be sure than sorry.
B.Constant dropping wears the stone.
C.Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish.
D.Acceptance instead of resistance is the better way to be.
五、
A series of massive thunder storms hit our area recently, causing flash flooding and knocking down tree branches and even trees. I had spent the afternoon picking up branches out of my yard and throwing them away. Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogs for their last walk of the day, the warnings came on my television and over my phone that another of these storms was heading our way.
I quickly took my dogs outside. Huge clouds were rolling in while thunder boomed over the hills. I knew that the stars were shining but I certainly couldn’t see them. The darkness seemed darker and scarier than usual because I knew what was on the way. That was when I saw it. The tiniest blink of light, up high, at the far end of the grassland behind my house. I smiled. The first of the fireflies had appeared for the summer at just the time I needed to see his light. Soon a few others were blinking their lights as well. It amazed me how far their light traveled in the darkness of the night and how they didn’t seem bothered at all by the approaching storm. I spent an extra few minutes watching my lightening bug friends and taking in their message of light before heading in to get ready for the storm. As I did, though, I noticed that the darkness no longer seemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced with joy.
Life does have its share of storms, some caused by nature and some caused by us. We can’t go through life being scared of them, however. Take a lesson from the fireflies then. Let your light shine. It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far it can be seen and how easily it can drive the dark away.
17.What happened when the author was about to walk the dog
A. His house was heavily damaged.
B. He was encouraged to pick up the branches.
C. He was broadcasting a bad weather warning.
D. Another big storm was broadcasted to be on its way.
18.Which of the following can best describe the huge clouds
A. Normal. B. Frightening. C. Pale. D. High.
19.Why did the author smile when he saw the tiniest blink of light
A. There would be no storm at all. B. He could then walk his dog easier.
C. He found great hope from the dark. D. He wasn’t afraid of being lost then.
20.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. We should always give off light when in trouble.
B. Small light in life won’t help much in our life.
C. Some great troubles won’t be easily dealt with.
D. We should avoid being disturbed by trouble.
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段可知，Jesse学校的很多孩子来自于经济状况非常差的家庭。故选B。
2.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段“Although expressing oneself through sneakers is fun and harmless, sometimes those who are unable to participate end up getting bullied.”可知一些学生可能会受到霸凌。故选C。
3.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第五段和第六段内容可得知，Jesse通过各种途径买打折的鞋子。故选C。
4.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据原文可得知，Jesse非常有爱心，而且愿意用自己的钱给学生买鞋，非常慷慨。故选A。
二、
5.答案：A
解析：词义猜测题。根据下文 the boy had to give up the Pokemon toys and choose something else可知，没有得到父亲的允许，小男孩不得不放下自己喜欢的玩具，心情肯定很失望，而不是“高兴”、“兴奋”和“意外”。
6.答案：C
解析：事实细节题。根据文章第二、三段内容可知，小女孩买下了玩具，并委托收银员当做奖品送给了小男孩。
7.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据Well, I just did!可知，小女孩觉得已经买到了让自己开心的东西，那就是帮助别人获得快乐。
8.答案：D
解析：细节题.文章中并没有提及这个小女孩喜欢Pokemon toys, 根据文章第一段A nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls as well说明小女孩喜欢的是Barbie dolls .故D说法错误
三、
9.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的"Their documentary, Women at West Point: Breaking Barriers of the Long Gray Line, tells the story of the first women who graduated from West Point in 1980.(他们的纪录片《西点军校的女性:打破灰色长线的壁垒》讲述了1980年第一批从西点军校毕业的女性的故事。)"可知,凯瑟琳·米勒制作这部纪录片的目的是介绍西点军校的第一批女毕业生。故选C。
10.答案：D
解析：段落大意题。根据第三段的"Miller and Rowland spent countless hours working on their documentary, reaching out to the 62 women of the class of 1980 and interviewing more than 25 percent of them.(米勒和罗兰花了无数时间制作纪录片,联系了62名1980届的女性,采访了其中超过25%的人。)"和"This was hours and hours of research and interviews," Miller said. "We did Face Times with the women, we met in person, we called them, and so we had so much information, so many news articles going back 40 years."("我们和这些女性进行了面对面采访,我们亲自见面,我们给她们打电话,所以我们有很多信息,有很多40年前的新闻文章。")可知,本段主要讲的是凯瑟琳·米勒拍这个纪录片背后的努力,故选D。
11.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的"so it was such a shock to me when I realized that girls didn't always have that opportunity.(所以当我意识到女孩并不总是有这样的机会时,我感到非常震惊。)"可以推知,妇女过去很少有机会接受军事教育。故选B。
12.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的"What we did was never for an award or for recognition; it was about sharing the story of these women, so to receive the award was really special," Miller said.("我们所做的不是为了一个奖项或认可,而是为了分享这些女性的故事,所以能获得这个奖项真的很特别,"米勒说。)可知,凯瑟琳·米勒拍这个纪录片不是为了获奖,而只是为了分享这些女性的故事,可见她是一个有热诚的人。结合选项A.Passionate.充满激情的;B.Modest.谦虚的;C.Humorous.幽默的;D.Ambitious.雄心勃勃的。故选A。
四、
13.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. (掉落的果实会和棒球一样坚硬,可能伤到你、孩子、邻居和那些住在隔壁的人的脑袋。)"可知,作者在果园里劳动时,会佩戴一个自行车头盔,是为了保护头部不会被树上掉落的坚硬果实砸伤,故选B项。
14.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段"The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It's poisonous to several common plants. (作为一种竞争策略,黑胡桃也会通过根部释放一种化学物质。它对几种常见的植物来说是有毒性的。)"可知,黑胡桃树的生存策略就是释放一种对其他一些常见植物物种有毒的物质,以独占生存资源。故选D项。
15.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段"Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.(这个地区的原生植物通常很容易生长,所以它们承受的压力较小。)"可知,在这个果园中,黑胡桃树在与当地原生植物的生存竞争中并未占据优势,原生植物长势繁荣,这并非是作者对黑胡桃树又爱又恨的原因之一。故选D项。
16.答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第三段"Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. (我有没有想过摆脱这个小小的后院的大麻烦吗 是的,然而,要摆脱这棵50英尺高、树干只有87英寸的树几乎是不可能的。)"和最后一段"I'm stuck with this tree, so I'll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires.(我就与这棵树相伴,所以我会倾听它的需求,给它所需的空间。)"可知,作者从这棵树身上得到了这样启示:包容接纳,而非抗拒,会让生活更美好。故选D项。
五、
17.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogs for their last walk of the day, the warnings came on my television and over my phone that another of these storms was heading our way.(然后，就在我准备带我的狗进行一天最后一次散步之前，我的电视和手机上出现了警告，又一场暴风雨正朝我们袭来)”可知，当作者正要遛狗的时候，广播上说另一场大风暴即将来临。故选D。
18.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中“Huge clouds were rolling in while thunder boomed over the hills.(山上雷声隆隆，乌云滚滚而来)”可推知，巨大的云是可怕的。故选B。
19.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中“It amazed me how far their light traveled in the darkness of the night and how they didn’t seem bothered at all by the approaching storm. I spent an extra few minutes watching my lightening bug friends and taking in their message of light before heading in to get ready for the storm. As I did, though, I noticed that the darkness no longer seemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced with joy.(令我惊讶的是，它们的光在黑夜中照得那么远，它们似乎对即将到来的暴风雨毫不在意。我又花了额外的几分钟观察我的萤火虫朋友们，并接收它们的光信息，然后出发准备迎接暴风雨。然而，当我这样做的时候，我发现黑暗似乎不再那么可怕，我的恐惧被快乐所取代)”可知，作者看到这些最微小的光时微笑是因为他从黑暗中找到了巨大的希望。故选C。
20.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“Life does have its share of storms, some caused by nature and some caused by us. We can’t go through life being scared of them, however. Take a lesson from the fireflies then. Let your light shine. It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far it can be seen and how easily it can drive the dark away.(生命中确实有风暴，有些是自然造成的，有些是我们自己造成的。然而，我们不能一辈子都被它们吓着。那就学学萤火虫吧。闪耀你的光芒。它可能看起来很小，但你会惊讶于它能看到多远，多么容易赶走黑暗)”可推知，当我们遇到麻烦的时候，我们应该发光。故选A。
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答题时间：30分钟
一、
As a teacher at Justin F. Kimball High School in Oak Cliff, Jesse Acosta finds most of his students are from low-income households, so they often end up wearing shoes that are falling apart.
“In my very first year as a teacher at Kimball, I had a student and when he would walk, his sole (鞋底) would just come apart from the rest of the shoe,” Jesse said. “The only part that was still glued was the front of it, right by the toe area.”
To make matters worse, sneaker culture is huge at the school. This was the case even when Jesse was a student. Although expressing oneself through sneakers is fun and harmless, sometimes those who are unable to participate end up getting bullied (欺凌).
Although Jesse was aware of this problem, he knew it would take a lot to find a solution. That’s why in 2020, he spent time designing a plan. He even had the perfect partner to help him: his girlfriend, Alejandra Zendejas. As a math tutor and “sneaker nerd (呆子),” as she calls herself, she could not be a better person to turn to.
To find the best shoes they can, Jesse and Alejandra shop at places like Nike with a budget of $30 per pair. It’s not easy, but these two spend the time that’s needed to hunt down outlet stores that often have huge discounts.
At first, they bought shoes with their own money. Later they started a nonprofit called Pasos for Oak Cliff. Now that their nonprofit has gained so much attention, they’re able to purchase shoes through donations and a grant (补助) from Amazon. They’re also planning on giving away $10, 000 in college scholarships to Oak Cliff students.
Best of all, they’re still expanding! Jesse and Alejandra are looking for more storage space for shoes in their own house. “We’re just doing things and approaching the inequity gap a little differently from other nonprofits,” Jesse said. “It’s worked out so far and we’re definitely blessed for that.”
1.Which of the following can best describe the situation of most of the kids
A. Physically disabled. B. Financially disadvantaged.
C. Intellectually gifted. D. Emotionally damaged.
2.What concerns Jesse most about sneaker culture
A. The living cost is getting higher.
B. It causes a waste of resources.
C. Some people may be ill-treated and teased.
D. Some students are unable to focus on study.
3.How did Jesse and Alejandra solve the problem of money shortage
A. They sold a house. B. They applied for scholarships.
C. They purchased discounted shoes. D. They turned to nonprofit organizations.
4.Which of the following can best describe Jesse
A. Caring and generous. B. Humorous and strict.
C. Tolerant and cooperative. D. Cool-headed and respectful.
二、
I was doing some Christmas shopping in a toy store and decided to look at Barbie dolls for my nieces. A nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls as well. As she was looking, a little boy came to the Pokemon toys. He was dressed neatly，but his clothes were obviously old. He was with his father as well，and kept picking up the Pokemon video toys. Each time he picked one up and looked at his father, his father shook his head and said, “No.”
The little girl had chosen her Barbie. However, she stopped and was watching them. Rather dejectedly, the boy had to give up the Pokemon toys and choose something else. The little girl put her Barbie back on the shelf, and ran over to the Pokemon toys. She excitedly picked up one and raced towards the checkout. I picked up my purchases and got in line behind them. Then, much to the little girl's delight，the little boy and his father got in line behind me. After the toy was paid for and bagged, the little girl handed it back to the cashier (收银员) and whispered something in her ear. The cashier smiled and put the package under the counter.
I paid for my purchases and was rearranging things when the little boy came up to the cashier. The cashier checked his purchases and said, “Congratulations，you are my hundredth customer today, and you win a prize!” With that, she handed the little boy the Pokemon toys, and he could only stare in surprise. It was exactly what he had wanted!
The little girl and her father had been standing at the doorway during all of this. Then they walked out. As I walked back to my car, I heard the father ask his daughter why she had done that. I'll never forget what she said to him. “Daddy, didn't Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy ” He said, “Of course they did, honey.” To which the little girl replied, “Well, I just did!”
I feel very shocked to have witnessed the true spirit of Christmas in that toy store, in the form of a little girl who understands more about the meaning of this festival than most adults I know.
5.The underlined word “dejectedly” in the second paragraph probably means __________.
A.disappointedly B.delightedly C.excitedly D.unexpectedly
6.How did the little boy get the Pokemon toys
A.His father bought him the Poknemon toys.
B.Fortunately, he was the hundredth customer and won the Poknemon toys.
C.The little girl bought the Poknemon toys for him.
D.The cashier felt sympathy for the little boy and gave him the Poknemon toys.
7.What did the little girl mean when saying “Daddy, didn't Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy ”
A.Her Grandparents wanted her to be happy.
B.The Poknemon toys made her happy.
C.Making the little boy happy made her happy.
D.Her Grandparents hoped that she could help others.
8.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A.the story happened before Christmas.
B.The little boy had not enough money to buy the Poknemon toys.
C.The author was deeply moved by the behavior of the little girl.
D.Although the little girl liked the Poknemon toys very much，she gave them to the boy.
三、
As a self-described military brat (小家伙), Kathryn Miller has always loved the armed forces. In the summer of 2020, Miller teamed up with her friend Kailyn Rowland to create a documentary for National History Day, a nonprofit organization that holds an annual contest for students. Their documentary, Women at West Point: Breaking Barriers of the Long Gray Line, tells the story of the first women who graduated from West Point in 1980.
In March, Miller and Rowland were announced to have been selected for a Special Recognition of Champions Award as “individuals who have made exceptional contributions to women in the Army” “What we did was never for an award or for recognition; it was about sharing the story of these women, so to receive the award was really special,” Miller said.
Miller and Rowland spent countless hours working on their documentary, reaching out to the 62 women of the class of 1980 and interviewing more than 25 percent of them. “This was hours and hours of research and interviews,” Miller said. “We did Face Times with the women, we met in person, we called them, and so we had so much information, so many news articles going back 40 years. “Miller, whose mom was a veteran (老兵) and dad was a teacher at the United States Military Academy, lived in West Point as a child. “I always saw female cadets (学员), and it always seemed like, ‘Oh, boys and girls, that’s completely normal, ‘so it was such a shock to me when I realized that girls didn’t always have that opportunity. “While making this documentary, Miller also realized her love for sharing other people’s stories. “I came to realize how much power there is in getting the story right, “she said, “And we were able to experience the gratitude from these women for sharing their stories and showing them that the younger generation really appreciates the doors they opened for us.
9.What’s Kathryn Miller’s purpose of creating the documentary
A.To express her love for the armed forces.
B.To win first place in the competition.
C.To introduce the first female graduates of West Point.
D.To encourage girls to study at West Point.
10.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.The gains from making the documentary.
B.The challenges the creators met.
C.The ways of contacting those women.
D.The effort behind the documentary.
11.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Miller’s parents used to teach military affairs.
B.Women used to have little access to military education.
C.Studying in West Point is challenging for women now.
D.Young people nowadays care little about those stories.
12.Which of the following best describes Kathryn Miller
A.Passionate. B.Modest. C.Humorous. D.Ambitious.
四、
I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.
It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls(头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.
What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.
Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.
Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.
13.Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden
A.To protect the injured skull.
B.To avoid being hit by the nuts.
C.To prevent herself from sunburn.
D.To protect herself from getting caught in the rain.
14.What is the tree’s survival strategy
A.It accepts new plant varieties.
B.It attracts beneficial pollinators.
C.It lets out a poison to drive away pests.
D.It produces a chemical harmful to some plants.
15.What can we learn from the passage
A.The fruits may bring convenience.
B.The writer finds it attractive to get rid of the tree.
C.The writer is accustomed to living without the tree.
D.The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.
16.The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that.
A.It’s better to be sure than sorry.
B.Constant dropping wears the stone.
C.Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish.
D.Acceptance instead of resistance is the better way to be.
五、
A series of massive thunder storms hit our area recently, causing flash flooding and knocking down tree branches and even trees. I had spent the afternoon picking up branches out of my yard and throwing them away. Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogs for their last walk of the day, the warnings came on my television and over my phone that another of these storms was heading our way.
I quickly took my dogs outside. Huge clouds were rolling in while thunder boomed over the hills. I knew that the stars were shining but I certainly couldn’t see them. The darkness seemed darker and scarier than usual because I knew what was on the way. That was when I saw it. The tiniest blink of light, up high, at the far end of the grassland behind my house. I smiled. The first of the fireflies had appeared for the summer at just the time I needed to see his light. Soon a few others were blinking their lights as well. It amazed me how far their light traveled in the darkness of the night and how they didn’t seem bothered at all by the approaching storm. I spent an extra few minutes watching my lightening bug friends and taking in their message of light before heading in to get ready for the storm. As I did, though, I noticed that the darkness no longer seemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced with joy.
Life does have its share of storms, some caused by nature and some caused by us. We can’t go through life being scared of them, however. Take a lesson from the fireflies then. Let your light shine. It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far it can be seen and how easily it can drive the dark away.
17.What happened when the author was about to walk the dog
A. His house was heavily damaged.
B. He was encouraged to pick up the branches.
C. He was broadcasting a bad weather warning.
D. Another big storm was broadcasted to be on its way.
18.Which of the following can best describe the huge clouds
A. Normal. B. Frightening. C. Pale. D. High.
19.Why did the author smile when he saw the tiniest blink of light
A. There would be no storm at all. B. He could then walk his dog easier.
C. He found great hope from the dark. D. He wasn’t afraid of being lost then.
20.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. We should always give off light when in trouble.
B. Small light in life won’t help much in our life.
C. Some great troubles won’t be easily dealt with.
D. We should avoid being disturbed by trouble.
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段可知，Jesse学校的很多孩子来自于经济状况非常差的家庭。故选B。
2.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段“Although expressing oneself through sneakers is fun and harmless, sometimes those who are unable to participate end up getting bullied.”可知一些学生可能会受到霸凌。故选C。
3.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第五段和第六段内容可得知，Jesse通过各种途径买打折的鞋子。故选C。
4.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据原文可得知，Jesse非常有爱心，而且愿意用自己的钱给学生买鞋，非常慷慨。故选A。
二、
5.答案：A
解析：词义猜测题。根据下文 the boy had to give up the Pokemon toys and choose something else可知，没有得到父亲的允许，小男孩不得不放下自己喜欢的玩具，心情肯定很失望，而不是“高兴”、“兴奋”和“意外”。
6.答案：C
解析：事实细节题。根据文章第二、三段内容可知，小女孩买下了玩具，并委托收银员当做奖品送给了小男孩。
7.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据Well, I just did!可知，小女孩觉得已经买到了让自己开心的东西，那就是帮助别人获得快乐。
8.答案：D
解析：细节题.文章中并没有提及这个小女孩喜欢Pokemon toys, 根据文章第一段A nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls as well说明小女孩喜欢的是Barbie dolls .故D说法错误
三、
9.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的"Their documentary, Women at West Point: Breaking Barriers of the Long Gray Line, tells the story of the first women who graduated from West Point in 1980.(他们的纪录片《西点军校的女性:打破灰色长线的壁垒》讲述了1980年第一批从西点军校毕业的女性的故事。)"可知,凯瑟琳·米勒制作这部纪录片的目的是介绍西点军校的第一批女毕业生。故选C。
10.答案：D
解析：段落大意题。根据第三段的"Miller and Rowland spent countless hours working on their documentary, reaching out to the 62 women of the class of 1980 and interviewing more than 25 percent of them.(米勒和罗兰花了无数时间制作纪录片,联系了62名1980届的女性,采访了其中超过25%的人。)"和"This was hours and hours of research and interviews," Miller said. "We did Face Times with the women, we met in person, we called them, and so we had so much information, so many news articles going back 40 years."("我们和这些女性进行了面对面采访,我们亲自见面,我们给她们打电话,所以我们有很多信息,有很多40年前的新闻文章。")可知,本段主要讲的是凯瑟琳·米勒拍这个纪录片背后的努力,故选D。
11.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的"so it was such a shock to me when I realized that girls didn't always have that opportunity.(所以当我意识到女孩并不总是有这样的机会时,我感到非常震惊。)"可以推知,妇女过去很少有机会接受军事教育。故选B。
12.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的"What we did was never for an award or for recognition; it was about sharing the story of these women, so to receive the award was really special," Miller said.("我们所做的不是为了一个奖项或认可,而是为了分享这些女性的故事,所以能获得这个奖项真的很特别,"米勒说。)可知,凯瑟琳·米勒拍这个纪录片不是为了获奖,而只是为了分享这些女性的故事,可见她是一个有热诚的人。结合选项A.Passionate.充满激情的;B.Modest.谦虚的;C.Humorous.幽默的;D.Ambitious.雄心勃勃的。故选A。
四、
13.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. (掉落的果实会和棒球一样坚硬,可能伤到你、孩子、邻居和那些住在隔壁的人的脑袋。)"可知,作者在果园里劳动时,会佩戴一个自行车头盔,是为了保护头部不会被树上掉落的坚硬果实砸伤,故选B项。
14.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段"The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It's poisonous to several common plants. (作为一种竞争策略,黑胡桃也会通过根部释放一种化学物质。它对几种常见的植物来说是有毒性的。)"可知,黑胡桃树的生存策略就是释放一种对其他一些常见植物物种有毒的物质,以独占生存资源。故选D项。
15.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段"Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.(这个地区的原生植物通常很容易生长,所以它们承受的压力较小。)"可知,在这个果园中,黑胡桃树在与当地原生植物的生存竞争中并未占据优势,原生植物长势繁荣,这并非是作者对黑胡桃树又爱又恨的原因之一。故选D项。
16.答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第三段"Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. (我有没有想过摆脱这个小小的后院的大麻烦吗 是的,然而,要摆脱这棵50英尺高、树干只有87英寸的树几乎是不可能的。)"和最后一段"I'm stuck with this tree, so I'll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires.(我就与这棵树相伴,所以我会倾听它的需求,给它所需的空间。)"可知,作者从这棵树身上得到了这样启示:包容接纳,而非抗拒,会让生活更美好。故选D项。
五、
17.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogs for their last walk of the day, the warnings came on my television and over my phone that another of these storms was heading our way.(然后，就在我准备带我的狗进行一天最后一次散步之前，我的电视和手机上出现了警告，又一场暴风雨正朝我们袭来)”可知，当作者正要遛狗的时候，广播上说另一场大风暴即将来临。故选D。
18.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中“Huge clouds were rolling in while thunder boomed over the hills.(山上雷声隆隆，乌云滚滚而来)”可推知，巨大的云是可怕的。故选B。
19.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中“It amazed me how far their light traveled in the darkness of the night and how they didn’t seem bothered at all by the approaching storm. I spent an extra few minutes watching my lightening bug friends and taking in their message of light before heading in to get ready for the storm. As I did, though, I noticed that the darkness no longer seemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced with joy.(令我惊讶的是，它们的光在黑夜中照得那么远，它们似乎对即将到来的暴风雨毫不在意。我又花了额外的几分钟观察我的萤火虫朋友们，并接收它们的光信息，然后出发准备迎接暴风雨。然而，当我这样做的时候，我发现黑暗似乎不再那么可怕，我的恐惧被快乐所取代)”可知，作者看到这些最微小的光时微笑是因为他从黑暗中找到了巨大的希望。故选C。
20.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“Life does have its share of storms, some caused by nature and some caused by us. We can’t go through life being scared of them, however. Take a lesson from the fireflies then. Let your light shine. It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far it can be seen and how easily it can drive the dark away.(生命中确实有风暴，有些是自然造成的，有些是我们自己造成的。然而，我们不能一辈子都被它们吓着。那就学学萤火虫吧。闪耀你的光芒。它可能看起来很小，但你会惊讶于它能看到多远，多么容易赶走黑暗)”可推知，当我们遇到麻烦的时候，我们应该发光。故选A。
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