备战天津2023英语高考训练之阅读理解100篇其四（学生版+教师版）

备战天津2023英语高考训练之阅读理解100篇其四（学生版）
篇31 My mother and sister had gone through Grandma's belongings after her memorial service and decided on the sewing machine for me.I wasn't sure if I was the right person for it，though.I hadn't sewn since taking a class in high school.This would take some experimenting.
I opened the built-in drawer to find Grandma's old pieces of thread.I held her tomato-shaped pincushion （针垫） and thought of all the memories wrapped up in this machine.Grandma had become a tailoress （女裁缝） out of necessity.With four small children to clothe，she'd quickly learned how to sew almost everything they needed.For over 30 years，Grandma kept up with her sewing.She made matching Easter dresses for my sister and me and costumes for our school festivals.She was always in search of a new project，whether it was teaching our neighbors or sewing dresses for the homeless.But for the last several years of her life，dementia （痴呆） had left a shy and silent woman in place of the strong，opinionated，loving grandmother I'd known.
To honor Grandma's memory，I wanted a project to help people the way she had.With the stay-at-home order in place because of COVID-19，I certainly had the time.So I dug out Grandma's machine to sew masks，and read up on how to sew.I turned on my computer to research how to get the machine going again.After hours of digging through old black-and-white handbooks and sewing lessons online，I operated the machine one more time.I held my breath and pressed down on the pedal.Hurrah!It worked!In no time，my fingers were flying，steadily moving material under the very cooperative needle.When I sewed enough masks for my family，I kept going.I delivered nearly 500 masks to a hard-hit hospital in the area.Quite a big job for an old sewing machine.
A staff member met me outside to receive the donation. "Thank you，" she said，not knowing that any thanks for my efforts belonged to Grandma，who provided the inspiration.
(1) Why did the author doubt herself about accepting the sewing machine？ ______
A. She was not fond of it.
B. She didn't usually sew much.
C. She had no interest in sewing.
D. She hoped to donate it to charities.
(2) What can be inferred about the author's grandma？ ______
A. She dreamt of being a tailor.
B. She kept sewing as a hobby.
C. She was ready to help others.
D. She had always been optimistic.
(3) The underlined part "read up on" in paragraph 3 can be understood as ______ .
A. studied a lot about
B. thought of slowly
C. noticed or observed
D. lost one's heart to
(4) How would you describe the author's success with the sewing machine？ ______
A. It was a long tiring process for her.
B. It meant overcoming many difficulties.
C. It benefited from her mother and sister.
D. It just took her a few hours to operate it skillfully.
(5) What does the story convey？ ______
A. I have donated nearly 500 masks.
B. I finally learned to use a sewing machine.
C. Making masks for others is such a pleasure.
D. My grandmother inspired me to help others.
篇32
A Narrow Escape
Shortly after the war， my brother and I were invited to spend a few days' holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented （租） a cottage in the country.although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival： the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it. Many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked （漏水），making the whole house wet.
On our first evening. we sat around the fire after supper listening to the stories our uncle told of his many adventures in distant countries. 1 was s0 tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed； but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle' s exciting stories. He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash （倒塌声） from the bedroom above， the one where my brother and I were going to sleep. When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door， a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had fallen right on to the pillow （枕头） of my bed.
(1) The uncle disliked the rented cottage for the reason that ______ .
A. there were no beds in it
B. the windows were broken and the roof leaked
C. it was too old for him to live in
D. it was very rainy in the area
(2) On the first evening， the writer was very sleepy， ______ .
A. but he did his best not to miss any stories
B. so he had to go to bed early
C. because he was tired of his uncle's stories
D. and he was gradually falling asleep while listening
(3) The writer was attentively （注意地） listening to a story ______ .
A. which his uncle read in a book
B. which was very funny
C. when his brother cried for being afraid
D. when he heard a loud crash from the bedroom
(4) If the writer had not been able to stay up late， ______ .
A. his uncle would have stopped telling stories
B. his uncle would have been very sorry
C. he would have been injured or killed
D. his brother wouldn't have been， either
(5) A narrow escape means ______ .
A. A person runs away from a danger through a narrow door
B. A person escapes a danger by luck
C. A person escapes a danger easily
D. A person runs away from a danger easily
篇33
There’s a new frontier in 3D printing that’s beginning to come into focus: food. Recent development has made possible machines that print, cook, and serve foods on a mass scale. And the industry isn’t stopping there.
Food production
With a 3D printer, a cook can print complicated chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake. Not everybody can do that — it takes years of experience, but a printer makes it easy. A restaurant in Spain uses a Foodini to “re-create forms and pieces” of food that are “exactly the same,” freeing cooks to complete other tasks. In another restaurant, all of the dishes and desserts it serves are 3D-printed,rather than farm to table.
Sustainability(可持续性）
The global population is expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, and some analysts estimate that food production will need to be raised by 50 percent to maintain current levels. Sustainability is becoming a necessity. 3D food printing could probably contribute to the solution. Some experts believe printers could use hydrocolloids(水解胶体) from plentiful renewables like algae(藻类) and grass to replace the familiar ingredients(烹饪原料). 3D printing can reduce fuel use and emissions. Grocery stores of the future might stock "food" that lasts years on end, freeing up shelf space and reducing transportation and storage requirements.
Nutrition
Future 3D food printers could make processed food healthier. Hod Lipson, a professor at Columbia University, said, “Food printing could allow consumers to print food with customized nutritional content, like vitamins. So instead of eating a piece of yesterday’s bread from the supermarket, you’d eat something baked just for you on demand.”
Challenges
Despite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome. Currently, most ingredients must be changed to a paste(糊状物) before a printer can use them, and the printing process is quite time-consuming, because ingredients interact with each other in very complex ways. On top of that, most of the 3D food printers now are restricted to dry ingredients, because meat and milk products may easily go bad. Some experts are skeptical about 3D food printers, believing they are better suited for fast food restaurants than homes and high-end restaurants.
1. What benefit does 3D printing bring to food production
A. It helps cooks to create new dishes.
B. It saves time and effort in cooking.
C. It improves the cooking conditions.
D. It contributes to restaurant decorations.
2. What can we learn about 3D food printing from Paragraphs 3
A. It solves food shortages easily.
B. It quickens the transportation of food.
C. It needs no space for the storage of food.
D. It uses renewable materials as sources of food.
3. According to Paragraph 4, 3D-printed food _____________.
A. is more available to consumers
B. can meet individual nutritional needs
C. is more tasty than food in supermarkets
D. can keep all the nutrition in raw materials
4. What is the main factor that prevents 3D food printing from spreading widely
A. The printing process is complicated
B. 3D food printers are too expensive.
C. Food materials have to be dry.
D. Some experts doubt 3D food printing.
5. What could be the best title of the passage
A. 3D Food Printing: Delicious New Technology
B. A New Way to Improve 3D Food Printing
C. The Challenges for 3D Food Production
D. 3D Food Printing: From Farm to Table
篇34
Gymnastics Instructor Wanted
About us
PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for-profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people's personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 branches, two leadership development centers and two activity centers.
About the position
PCYC Burdekin currently wants gymnastics instructors, who will assist in the development and delivery of the gymnastics programs to PCYC clients.
Casual work (approximately 20—30 hours per week)
﹩28.38—﹩31.80 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification—junior rate may apply)
To be employed, you must be qualified to get a Working with Children Check or Blue Card and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.
What we can offer
Free onsite parking and free access to PC 24/7 gyms
Flexible work environment and working hours
Opportunity to work in an established branch with a great team
Key responsibilities include
Deliver a broad range of fun group gymnastics programs for all ages, in accordance with safety and industry-approved practice requirements.
Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.
Ensure our gymnastics equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner.
Instruct and assist the work of junior coaching staff.
Deadline
Applications close on 8 September, 2022.
Interested Click here to apply.
(1) What is PCYC Queensland's goal？
A. To provide the youth with advice on personal emotions.
B. To make a fortune through state-wide programs.
C. To build more branches outside Queensland.
D. To improve community security and health.
(2) How much can a gymnastics instructor in PCYC Burdekin earn in a week
A. ﹩100—﹩300.
B. ﹩330—﹩530.
C. ﹩560—﹩960.
D. ﹩990—﹩1390.
(3) What should you do to increase your chance of being employed by PCYC Burdekin
A. Express the desire to work for National Police Agency.
B. Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification.
C. Present the experiences in dealing with children.
D. Explain the urgent need for a full-time job.
(4) If hired, a gymnastics instructor will be responsible for ______.
A. seeking junior coaches to build a team
B. selecting suitable equipment for teenagers
C. helping advertise the gymnastics programs
D. designing new gymnastics programs independently
(5) Where does this text probably come from
A. A Queensland's local paper.
B. A job-hunting mobile app.
C. A popular science website.
D. A notice-board in a gym.
篇35 When you hear "I have a dream…"，one of the most famous speeches in human history，you'll never have the idea how the audience on the scene were fueled by emotional intelligence.When Martin Luther King.Jr.presented his dream，he chose language that would stir the hearts of his audience.Delivering this electrifying （震撼性的） message required emotional intelligence — the ability to recognize，understand，and manage emotions.
Emotional intelligence has been highly recommended by leaders，policymakers，and educators as the solution to a wide range of social problems.Emotional intelligence is important，but the uncontrolled enthusiasm has obscured （掩盖） a dark side.New evidence shows that when people sharpen their emotional skills，they become better at controlling others.When you're good at controlling your own emotions，you can hide your true feelings.When you know what others are feeling，you can motivate them to act against their own best interests.
Social scientists have begun to document this dark side of emotional intelligence.In a research led by University of Toronto professor Jochen Menges，when a leader gave an inspiring speech filled with emotion，the audience was less likely to scrutinize （细察） the message and remembered the content.Ironically（讽刺的 是 ），audience members were so moved by the speech that they claimed to recall more of it.
The authors call this the awestruck effect，but it might just as easily be described as the dumbstruck effect.One observer reflected that Hitler's persuasive impact came from his ability to strategically express emotions — he would "tear open his heart" — and these emotions affected his followers to the point that they would "stop thinking critically and just emote."
Leaders who master emotions can rob us of our abilities to reason.If their values are out of step with our own，the results can be destructive.New evidence suggests that when people have self-serving motives，emotional intelligence becomes a weapon for controlling others.
Throwing light on this dark side of emotional intelligence is one mission of a research team led by University College London professor Martin Kilduff.According to these experts，emotional intelligence helps people disguise （伪装） one set of emotions while expressing another for personal gain.Professor Kilduff's team writes， "The strategic disguise of one's own emotions and the controlling of others'
emotions for strategic ends are behaviors evident not only on Shakespeare's stage but also in the offices and corridors where power and influence are traded."
Of course，people aren't always using emotional intelligence for immoral ends.More often than not，high EQ is helpful in most aspects of our life.Emotional intelligence — like any skill — can be used for good or evil.So whether it is a gift or a curse lies in your hand.
(1) Why does the author mention Martin Luther King，Jr？ ______
A. To honor the great leader for his courage.
B. To recommend his speech to other leaders.
C. To introduce the major topic to readers.
D. To advocate a society with fewer problems.
(2) Which of the following belongs to a dark side of emotional intelligence？ ______
A. Developing the capability to control one's own emotion.
B. Influencing people to do what brings disadvantages to them.
C. Appealing to the audience to concentrate and remember more.
D. Encouraging the moved audience to learn more of the speech.
(3) What is the dumbstruck effect of Hitler's emotional intelligence？ ______
A. His followers would tear open their hearts to him.
B. His followers would express emotions strategically.
C. His followers would lose the ability to reason properly.
D. His followers would develop the self-serving motives.
(4) How do people use their emotional intelligence for personal gain？ ______
A. They disguise their true emotions and show another one.
B. They help their colleagues to build up confidence.
C. They present their strategic behaviors on the stage.
D. They lower their own dignity to gain popularity.
(5) What would be the best title for the passage？ ______
A. The benefits of emotional intelligence.
B. The advantages and disadvantages of emotions.
C. The reasons for using emotional skills.
D. The dark side of emotional intelligence.
篇36 Sometimes just when we need the power of miracles，they arise in the places we would least expect.
On a cold January afternoon in 1989，I was climbing Egypt's Mt.Horeb，hoping to get to the peak by sunset to see the valley below.As I was winding up the narrow path，I'd sometimes see other hikers who were coming down.While they would generally pass with simply a nod or a greeting in another language，there was one man who did neither.
I saw him coming and as he got closer，I could see that，unlike other hikers，he was wearing traditional Egyptian galabia （ 长 袍 ）.What made his appearance so strange was that the man didn't even appear to be Egyptian，but was a small-framed Asian man with little hair and round glasses.
As we neared one another，I said "Hello"，but not a sound came from him.I thought maybe he hadn't heard me.Suddenly he stopped directly in front of me，looked up from the ground，and spoke a single sentence to me in English， "Sometimes you don't know what you have lost until you've lost it." As I took in what I had just heard，he simply stepped around me and continued his going down.
That moment in my life was a small miracle.The reason is less about what the man said but more about the timing and the context.The year was 1989，and it was during my Egyptian pilgrimage （ 朝 圣 ），and specifically during my hike to Mt.Horeb，that I'd set the time aside to make decisions that would affect my career，my friends，my family，and ultimately，my life.
I had to ask myself what the chances were of an Asian man dressed in an Egyptian galabia coming down from the top of this historic mountain just when I was walking up，stopping before me，and offering his wisdom，seemingly from out of nowhere.My answer to my own question was easy：nearly no chance!In a meet that lasted less than two minutes，a total stranger had brought something clear and something of a warning，regarding the huge changes that I would make within a matter of days.In my way of thinking，that's a miracle.
Miracles are everywhere and occur every day for different reasons，in response to the different needs that we may have in the moment.Our job may be less about questioning the extraordinary things that happen in our daily lives and more about accepting the gifts they bring.
(1) Before the Asian man spoke，what did the author think about him？ ______
A. He was very rude and strange.
B. He was different from others.
C. He was shy and nodded to strangers.
D. He looked ordinary and was talkative.
(2) Why did the author make a pilgrimage to Mt.Horeb in Egypt？ ______
A. He was in search of a miracle in his life.
B. It was a place for a religious person to head for.
C. He intended to make arrangements for his future life.
D. He waited patiently in expectation of meeting a wise person.
(3) What does the underlined part "my own question" refer to in Paragraph 6？ ______
A. For what reason did the man stop before me？
B. Why did the Asian man go to the mountain？
C. What change would I make within a matter of days？
D. What was the probability that others told us the right words？
(4) Why did the author view the meet with the Asian man as a miracle in his life？ ______
A. Because the Asian man's appearance had a deciding effect on his future life.
B. Because his words were in perfect response to the need he had at that moment.
C. Because what the Asian man said was meaningful in the philosophy of life.
D. Because the Asian man impressed on him the worth of what he had possessed.
(5) What might be the best title for the passage？ ______
A. Can you recognize a miracle？
B. Is a miracle significant to us？
C. When might a miracle occur？
D. Why do we need a miracle？
篇37 I'd done it before,and so I had no reason to believe that this time would be any different.I was sure that when I returned home from my mission trip,as always,I'd bring back nothing more than some mud on my boots,a hole or two in my jeans and,of course,a lot of great memories.
The summer before my high school graduation,I went to West Virginia with others as volunteers to repair the homes of those in need.Arriving at our destination,my group was assigned the task of rebuilding sections of a home that had been damaged by fire.No sooner had we parked on the home's dirt driveway than we saw an excited little girl,no more than six years old,standing in the doorway of the family's temporary home.Shoeless and wearing dirty clothes and the biggest smile I'd ever seen,she yelled, "Ma,Ma,they really came!" I didn't know it then,but her name was Dakota,and four more days would pass before she'd say another word near me.
Behind Dakota was a woman in a wheelchair — her grandmother,we'd soon learn.I also discovered that my job that week would be to help change a fire-damaged dining room into a bedroom for this little girl.Over the following days,I noticed Dakota peeking at us every now and then as we worked.A few times,I tried talking with her,but she remained shy and distant, always flying around us like a tiny butterfly but keeping to herself.
By our fifth and final day,however,this was about to change.Before I went to work on her home on that last morning,I spoke for a moment or two with the grandmother.I was especially pleased when she told me how much Dakota loved her new room — so much.As we talked,I noticed something I hadn't seen before — Dakota was hiding behind her grandmother.
Cautiously,she stepped into view,and I could see that just like her clothes,her face was still dirty.But no amount of soil could hide those bright blue eyes and big smile.She was simply adorable.Slowly,she began walking toward me.It wasn't until she was just inches away that I noticed the folded piece of paper in her tiny hand.Silently,she reached up and handed it to me.Once unfolded,I looked at the drawing she'd made with her broken crayons on the back of an old coloring book cover.It was of two girls — one much taller than the other — and they were holding hands.She told me it was supposed to be me and her,and on the bottom of the paper were three little words that instantly broke my heart："Please don't leave".Now almost in tears,I couldn't control myself anymore — I bent down and hugged her.She hugged me,too.And for the longest time,neither of us could let go.
I left for home early the next morning.I was returning with muddy boots and holes in my jeans.But because of Dakota,I brought back something else,too — a greater appreciation for all of the blessings of my life.I'll never forget that barefoot little butterfly with the big smile and dirty face.I pray that she'll never forget me either.
(1) What did the author expect before taking this mission trip？ ______
A. An exciting experience.
B. A special memory.
C. A routine result.
D. A surprising change.
(2) From the appearance description of the little girl,we know ______ .
A. she was an innocent and lovely child
B. she hoped for a better education
C. she was strong and calm in the inner world
D. she formed a bad living habit
(3) The underlined part means that the little girl ______ .
A. enjoyed meeting me
B. feared to talk with me
C. desired to approach me
D. resisted accepting me
(4) How did the author feel after unfolding the piece of paper？ ______
A. She worried about the little girl's future.
B. She decided to keep helping the little girl.
C. She felt a greater affection for the little girl.
D. She got surprised at the little girl's worthless gift.
(5) What does the passage mainly tell us？ ______
A. One must learn to share life experiences.
B. One should be more grateful for the gift of life.
C. One often wants to lead a meaningful life.
D. One occasionally benefits from the poverty.
篇38 Pandas are not only a national treasure, but are loved around the world.
Recently, a giant panda cub born in August at the Smithsonian s National Zoo, US, was given the name Xiao Qi Ji, which is translated into English as “little miracle”. The choice was the result of a five-day online vote that drew nearly 135,000 voters in the US. Interestingly, National Public Radio said that in a nod to Chinese tradition, the name was not chosen until 100 days after the birth.
This cub s birth proved to be quite inspiring - and at a time when inspiration was truly needed.
“Xiao Qi Ji s birth is a true miracle that has been so uplifting to all of us during the pandemic，” Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said in a video congratulatory message. “ We are connected again in the growth of our little ambassador, and in our shared joy and friendship.”
The furry black-and-white animals have played an important role in the country s diplomacy, known as “ panda diplomacy”.
According to the Japanese Royal Annual, the practice dates back to the Tang Dynasty, when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to the Japanese emperor.
China revived panda diplomacy in the 1950s when China sent two pandas to the Moscow Zoo. By 1982, China had given 23 pandas to nine different countries. However, most of them have died. China stopped giving away pandas in the early 1980s. Instead, the animals are loaned to other countries. In general, they are to be returned to China after 10 years.
But why do these cute “diplomats” find it hard to survive in other countries According to Xinhua, their dietary habit is one significant reason. Their nutrition mostly comes from bamboo shoots. Adult giant pandas consume about 40 kilograms of bamboo daily. Pandas can also be quite picky. They refuse to eat bamboo shoots after they have blossomed.
It takes 10 years for a new crop of bamboo to mature, and many countries do not have an environment suitable for bamboo growth. This means that food has to be imported In August, Calgary Zoo in Canada announced that due to pandemic-related changes in its import laws and quarantine methods, they couldn t provide enough fresh bamboo for pandas. This meant that they had to send two giant pandas back to China.
But countries are still trying their best to facilitate this special type of diplomacy. “We don t own the pandas, but the whole world wants to help save the panda, and we do that through our knowledge exchange.” Steven Monfort, director of the Smithsonian s National Zoo, told China Daily.
(1) The expression “in a nod to” in Para. 2 is closest in meaning to________.
A. in praise for
B. in response to
C. in favor of
D. in order to observe
(2) Why China decided that pandas are only loaned to other countries
A. Because the pandas dietary habit was significantly changed abroad.
B. Because the pandas couldn t have bamboo to eat in other countries.
C. Because most of pandas could not be adapted to the climate abroad.
D. Because most of the pandas sent to other countries couldn t survive.
(3) What can we learn from the text
A. It was the first time that China had sent a panda to Japan.
B. The practice “panda diplomacy” dates from the Tang Dynasty.
C. China began panda diplomacy, sending two pandas to Moscow Zoo.
D. Two giant pandas had to be returned because they were sick in Canada.
(4) What Steven Monfort s attitude towards the special type of diplomacy
A. Favorable.
B. Uncaring.
C. Disapproving.
D. Doubtful.
(5) What is the purpose of the passage
A. To tell us how to feed pandas properly.
B. To call on people to love pandas in the world.
C. To introduce the furry black and white ambassador.
D. To explain why “panda diplomacy” is stopped.
篇39 According to Guglielmo Cavallo and Roger Chartier, reading aloud was a common practice in the ancient world, the Middle Ages, and as late as the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Readers were "listeners attentive to a reading voice," and "the text addressed to the ear as much as to the eye." The significance of reading aloud continued well into the nineteenth century.
Using Charles Dickens' nineteenth century as a point of departure, it would be useful to look at the familial and social uses of reading aloud and reflect on the functional change of the practice. Dickens habitually read his work to a domestic audience or friends. In his later years he also read to a broader public crowd. Chapters of reading aloud also abound in Dickens' own literary works. More importantly, he took into consideration the Victorian practice when composing his prose, so much so that his writing is meant to be heard, not only read on the page.
Performing a literary text orally in a Victorian family is well documented. Apart from promoting a pleasant family relationship, reading aloud was also a means of protecting young people from the danger of solitary (孤独的) reading. Reading aloud was a tool for parental guidance. By means of reading aloud, parents could also introduced literature to their children and as such the practice combined leisure and more serious purposes such as religious cultivation in the youths. Within the family, it was commonplace for the father to read aloud. Dickens read to his children: one of his surviving and often-reprinted photographs features him posing on a chair, reading to his two daughters.
Reading aloud in the nineteenth century was as much a class phenomenon as a family affair, which points to a widespread belief that Victorian readership primarily meant a middle-class readership. Those who fell outside this group tended to be overlooked by Victorian publishers. Despite this, Dickens, with his publishers Chapman and Hall, managed to distribute literary reading materials to people from different social classes by reducing the price of novels. This was also made possible with the technological and mechanical advances in printing and the spread of railway networks at the time.
Since the literacy level of this section of the population was still low before school attendance was made compulsory in 1870 by the Education Act, a considerable number of people from lower classes would listen to recitals of texts. Dickens' readers, who were from such social backgrounds, might have heard Dickens in this manner. Several biographers of Dickens also draw attention to the fact that it was typical for his texts to be read aloud in Victorian England, and thus illiteracy was not an obstacle for reading Dickens. Reading was no longer a chiefly closeted form of entertainment practiced by the middle class at home.
A working-class home was in many ways not convenient for reading: there were too many distractions, the lighting was bad, and the home was also often half a workhouse. As a result, the Victorians from the non-middle classes tended to find relaxation outside the home such as in parks and squares, which were ideal places for the public to go while away their limited leisure time. Reading aloud, in particular public reading, to some extent blurred the distinctions between classes. The Victorian middle class defined its identity through differences with other classes. Dickens's popularity among readers from the non-middle classes contributed to the creation of a new class of readers who read through listening.
Different readers of Dickens were not reading solitarily and "jealously" to use Walter Benjamin's term. Instead, they often enjoyed a more communal experience, an experience that is generally lacking in today's world. Modem audiobooks can be considered a contemporary version of the practice. However, while the twentieth-and twentieth-first-century trend for individuals to listen to audiobooks keeps some characteristics of traditional reading aloud—such as "listeners attentive to a reading voice" and the ear being the focus—it is a far more solitary activity.
(1) How did the practice of reading aloud influence Dickens's works
A. He started to write for a broader public crowd.
B. He included more readable contents in his novels.
C. Scenes of reading aloud became common in his works.
D. His works were intended to be both heard and read.
(2) How many benefits did reading aloud bring to a Victorian family
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
(3) Where could a London steel worker possibly have gone to for reading
A. Working place.
B. His/Her own house.
C. Nearby bookstores.
D. Trafalgar Square.
(4) What change did reading aloud bring to Victorian society
A. Different classes stated to appreciate and read literary works together.
B. People from lower social classes became accepted as middle-class.
C. The differences between classes grew less significant than before.
D. A non-class society in which everyone could read started to form.
(5) What is likely to be discussed after the last paragraph
A. New reading trends for individuals.
B. The harm of modem audiobooks.
C. The material for modem reading.
D. Reading aloud in contemporary societies.

篇40 My greatest regret in life is that I failed to tell my superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education.
Ruth Hammerman taught English to the eighth-graders. She was the first to show me the rules of what Evelyn Waugh called our "rich and delicate language." She was a no-nonsense instructor. Unlike common teachers, she diagramed (用图表展示) sentences so we could know the grammar rules. She never seemed to be tired of the simple pleasures of sharing her learning.
Under her influence, I had the strong belief that language needs to be well-spoken and properly written. Yet over the years I never made the effort to find her and to express my thankfulness for what she did for me. Two years after being in her class, I began the study of Latin and French, and the foundation (基础) she provided in English grammar served me well. Sadly, I never looked back.
In high school I took advanced French in a class taught by Richard Miller, the finest teacher I have ever experienced at any level. Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis (分析). Reading "Phèdre", Racine's classic play, he asked us to note there were 1,654 lines in it, and then pointed out the care Racine devoted to structure. Years later I made the same point—giving Mr. Miller credit—in a college French class, and my professor was surprised by my understanding of the play. Mr. Miller taught us to enjoy literature with particular points of view. Yet I never made the effort in later years to tell him what he meant to me.
Mr. Miller is certainly long dead. If she is alive, Miss Hammerman would likely be in her 90s. In preparing this article, I tried to find her but was unsuccessful.
I am certain my act is common. People often forget to express love and thankfulness to their teachers. I ought to have told Miss Hammerman and Mr. Miller how much they did for me. I suppose they knew their work was effective because they believed in what they were doing. Now I appreciate how special they were.
(1) What is the most beneficial part to the author in Miss Hammerman's class ______
A. Grammar.
B. Writing.
C. Speaking.
D. Reading.
(2) What is special about Mr. Miller's French class ______
A. He asked students to count lines.
B. He stressed the importance of play.
C. He analyzed literature in a new way.
D. He showed great devotion to students.
(3) What does the underlined phrase "my act" in the last paragraph refer to ______
A. Preparing the article.
B. Looking for the teachers.
C. Failing to thank teachers.
D. Copying teachers' points.
(4) What best describes the two teachers according to the text ______
A. Creative.
B. Frank.
C. Humorous.
D. Strict.
(5) What is the author's purpose of writing the text？ ______
A. To show love for French literature.
B. To explore the meaning of education.
C. To explain why teachers are important.
D. To share memories of the two teachers.备战天津2023英语高考训练之阅读理解100篇其四（教师版）
篇31(2023·天津市·模拟题)My mother and sister had gone through Grandma's belongings after her memorial service and decided on the sewing machine for me.I wasn't sure if I was the right person for it，though.I hadn't sewn since taking a class in high school.This would take some experimenting.
I opened the built-in drawer to find Grandma's old pieces of thread.I held her tomato-shaped pincushion （针垫） and thought of all the memories wrapped up in this machine.Grandma had become a tailoress （女裁缝） out of necessity.With four small children to clothe，she'd quickly learned how to sew almost everything they needed.For over 30 years，Grandma kept up with her sewing.She made matching Easter dresses for my sister and me and costumes for our school festivals.She was always in search of a new project，whether it was teaching our neighbors or sewing dresses for the homeless.But for the last several years of her life，dementia （痴呆） had left a shy and silent woman in place of the strong，opinionated，loving grandmother I'd known.
To honor Grandma's memory，I wanted a project to help people the way she had.With the stay-at-home order in place because of COVID-19，I certainly had the time.So I dug out Grandma's machine to sew masks，and read up on how to sew.I turned on my computer to research how to get the machine going again.After hours of digging through old black-and-white handbooks and sewing lessons online，I operated the machine one more time.I held my breath and pressed down on the pedal.Hurrah!It worked!In no time，my fingers were flying，steadily moving material under the very cooperative needle.When I sewed enough masks for my family，I kept going.I delivered nearly 500 masks to a hard-hit hospital in the area.Quite a big job for an old sewing machine.
A staff member met me outside to receive the donation. "Thank you，" she said，not knowing that any thanks for my efforts belonged to Grandma，who provided the inspiration.
(1) Why did the author doubt herself about accepting the sewing machine？ ______
A. She was not fond of it.
B. She didn't usually sew much.
C. She had no interest in sewing.
D. She hoped to donate it to charities.
(2) What can be inferred about the author's grandma？ ______
A. She dreamt of being a tailor.
B. She kept sewing as a hobby.
C. She was ready to help others.
D. She had always been optimistic.
(3) The underlined part "read up on" in paragraph 3 can be understood as ______ .
A. studied a lot about
B. thought of slowly
C. noticed or observed
D. lost one's heart to
(4) How would you describe the author's success with the sewing machine？ ______
A. It was a long tiring process for her.
B. It meant overcoming many difficulties.
C. It benefited from her mother and sister.
D. It just took her a few hours to operate it skillfully.
(5) What does the story convey？ ______
A. I have donated nearly 500 masks.
B. I finally learned to use a sewing machine.
C. Making masks for others is such a pleasure.
D. My grandmother inspired me to help others.
【答案】B C A D D
【解析】
（1）细节理解题。根据文章第一段I wasn't sure if I was the right person for it，though.I hadn't sewn since taking a class in high school.This would take some experimenting. （但我不确定我是不是合适的人选。自从高中上过一门缝纫课后，我就再也没做过缝纫了。这需要一些实验。）可知，作者怀疑自己是否应接受缝纫机，因为她通常不怎么缝东西。故选B。
（2）推理判断题。根据文章第二段She was always in search of a new project，whether it was teaching our neighbors or sewing dresses for the homeless. （她总是在寻找新的项目，无论是教我们的邻居，还是为无家可归的人缝制衣服。）可知，作者的外婆乐于助人。故选C。
（3）词句猜测题。根据文章第三段划线处后句I turned on my computer to research how to get the machine going again. （我打开电脑，研究如何使机器重新运转起来。）可知，学习了很多关于缝纫的知识。划线处是研究了很多关于...的意思。A.studied a lot about学习了很多关于；B.thought of slowly慢慢思考；C.noticed or observed注意到或观察到；D.lost one's heart to失去了一颗心。故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据文章第三段I turned on my computer to research how to get the machine going again.After hours of digging through old black-and-white handbooks and sewing lessons online，I operated the machine on more time. （我打开电脑，研究如何使机器重新运转起来。在翻阅了几个小时的黑白旧手册和在线缝纫课程后，我延长了操作机器的时间。）以及I held my breath and pressed down on the pedal.Hurrah!It worked!In no time，my fingers were flying，steadily moving material under the very cooperative needle. （我屏住呼吸，踩下踏板。好哇!它起作用了!不一会儿，我的手指就飞了起来，在非常配合的针下平稳地移动着材料。）可知，她只花了几个小时就熟练地操作了。故选D。
（5）主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段A staff member met me outside to receive the donation. "Thank you，" she said，not knowing that any thanks for my efforts belonged to Grandma，who provided the inspiration.（一名工作人员在外面迎接我接受捐赠。"谢谢你"她说，她不知道我的努力应该得到奶奶的感谢，是她给了我激励。）可知，文章主要讲述了我在外婆的激励下学会缝纫，帮助他人。A.I have donated nearly 500 masks我捐赠了近500个口罩；B.I finally learned to use a sewing machine我终于学会了使用缝纫机；C.Making masks for others is such a pleasure为他人制作口罩是一种乐趣；D.My grandmother inspired me to help others.我祖母鼓励我帮助别人。故选D。
本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了我在外婆的激励下学会缝纫，帮助他人。
阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
篇32(2023·天津市·期末考试)
A Narrow Escape
Shortly after the war， my brother and I were invited to spend a few days' holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented （租） a cottage in the country.although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival： the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it. Many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked （漏水），making the whole house wet.
On our first evening. we sat around the fire after supper listening to the stories our uncle told of his many adventures in distant countries. 1 was s0 tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed； but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle' s exciting stories. He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash （倒塌声） from the bedroom above， the one where my brother and I were going to sleep. When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door， a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had fallen right on to the pillow （枕头） of my bed.
(1) The uncle disliked the rented cottage for the reason that ______ .
A. there were no beds in it
B. the windows were broken and the roof leaked
C. it was too old for him to live in
D. it was very rainy in the area
(2) On the first evening， the writer was very sleepy， ______ .
A. but he did his best not to miss any stories
B. so he had to go to bed early
C. because he was tired of his uncle's stories
D. and he was gradually falling asleep while listening
(3) The writer was attentively （注意地） listening to a story ______ .
A. which his uncle read in a book
B. which was very funny
C. when his brother cried for being afraid
D. when he heard a loud crash from the bedroom
(4) If the writer had not been able to stay up late， ______ .
A. his uncle would have stopped telling stories
B. his uncle would have been very sorry
C. he would have been injured or killed
D. his brother wouldn't have been， either
(5) A narrow escape means ______ .
A. A person runs away from a danger through a narrow door
B. A person escapes a danger by luck
C. A person escapes a danger easily
D. A person runs away from a danger easily
【答案】B A D C B
【解析】
1．B．细节理解题．根据第一段We understood the reason for this after our arrival： the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it． Many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked （漏水）， making the whole house wet．我们到达后才明白这其中的原因：别墅里没有舒适的家具．许多窗户被打破，屋顶漏水，使整个房子湿湿的．可知，由于窗户被打破而屋顶漏水，叔叔不喜欢租来的小屋．故选B．
2．A．细节理解题．根据第二段I was so tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed； but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle's exciting stories，长途火车旅行之后，我很累，我本想睡觉，但我不能忍受错过叔叔讲的任何激动人心的故事．可知，在第一个晚上，作家非常困，但他尽力不要错过任何故事，故选A．
3．D．细节理解题．根据第二段 He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash（倒塌声） from the bedroom above， the one where my brother and I were going to sleep．他刚刚描述了一个相当恐怖的经历，当从上面我的兄弟和我将要睡觉的卧室发出一声巨大的撞击声时．故当他听到卧室里发生一声巨响时，作者正专注地听一个故事．故选D．
4．C．理解推断题．根据最后一段I would have preferred to go to bed； but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle' s exciting stories我本想上床睡觉，可是我不忍心错过舅舅讲的那些激动人心的故事和A large part of the ceiling had fallen right on to the pillow（枕头）of my bed，天花板的很大一部分直接落在我床上的枕头上．可以推测出，如果作者没有熬夜而是去睡觉，那么他可能被砸受伤或者死亡，故选C．
5．B．词义猜测题．本文主要讲述了作者兄弟俩和国外归来的叔叔一起在乡间小屋里度过一晚，幸运地没有被原来卧室损坏的天花板砸到的故事．可以推测出，A narrow escape 意为一个人靠运气逃脱危险．故选B．
本文主要讲述了作者兄弟俩和国外归来的叔叔一起在乡间小屋里度过一晚，幸运地没有被原来卧室损坏的天花板砸到的故事．
首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意．因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料． 其次，细读题材，各个击破．掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息．最后，善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性．对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准．
篇33 （天津高考真题）
There’s a new frontier in 3D printing that’s beginning to come into focus: food. Recent development has made possible machines that print, cook, and serve foods on a mass scale. And the industry isn’t stopping there.
Food production
With a 3D printer, a cook can print complicated chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake. Not everybody can do that — it takes years of experience, but a printer makes it easy. A restaurant in Spain uses a Foodini to “re-create forms and pieces” of food that are “exactly the same,” freeing cooks to complete other tasks. In another restaurant, all of the dishes and desserts it serves are 3D-printed,rather than farm to table.
Sustainability(可持续性）
The global population is expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, and some analysts estimate that food production will need to be raised by 50 percent to maintain current levels. Sustainability is becoming a necessity. 3D food printing could probably contribute to the solution. Some experts believe printers could use hydrocolloids(水解胶体) from plentiful renewables like algae(藻类) and grass to replace the familiar ingredients(烹饪原料). 3D printing can reduce fuel use and emissions. Grocery stores of the future might stock "food" that lasts years on end, freeing up shelf space and reducing transportation and storage requirements.
Nutrition
Future 3D food printers could make processed food healthier. Hod Lipson, a professor at Columbia University, said, “Food printing could allow consumers to print food with customized nutritional content, like vitamins. So instead of eating a piece of yesterday’s bread from the supermarket, you’d eat something baked just for you on demand.”
Challenges
Despite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome. Currently, most ingredients must be changed to a paste(糊状物) before a printer can use them, and the printing process is quite time-consuming, because ingredients interact with each other in very complex ways. On top of that, most of the 3D food printers now are restricted to dry ingredients, because meat and milk products may easily go bad. Some experts are skeptical about 3D food printers, believing they are better suited for fast food restaurants than homes and high-end restaurants.
1. What benefit does 3D printing bring to food production
A. It helps cooks to create new dishes.
B. It saves time and effort in cooking.
C. It improves the cooking conditions.
D. It contributes to restaurant decorations.
2. What can we learn about 3D food printing from Paragraphs 3
A. It solves food shortages easily.
B. It quickens the transportation of food.
C. It needs no space for the storage of food.
D. It uses renewable materials as sources of food.
3. According to Paragraph 4, 3D-printed food _____________.
A. is more available to consumers
B. can meet individual nutritional needs
C. is more tasty than food in supermarkets
D. can keep all the nutrition in raw materials
4. What is the main factor that prevents 3D food printing from spreading widely
A. The printing process is complicated
B. 3D food printers are too expensive.
C. Food materials have to be dry.
D. Some experts doubt 3D food printing.
5. What could be the best title of the passage
A. 3D Food Printing: Delicious New Technology
B. A New Way to Improve 3D Food Printing
C. The Challenges for 3D Food Production
D. 3D Food Printing: From Farm to Table
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A
【解析】【文章大意】3D打印机有了新的用途：它被用来打印食物。本文介绍了这种技术的优势以及面临的挑战。
【关键词】3D printing; food; Sustainability; Nutrition; Challenges…
1. 细节理解题。文中Not everybody can do that — it takes years of experience, but a printer makes it easy. 表明3D打印的好处是省时省力，故选B。
2. 逻辑推理题。文中Some experts believe printers could use hydrocolloids from plentiful renewables like algae and grass to replace the familiar ingredients. 表明3D打印机可以使用可再生材料作为食物来源，故选D。
3. 细节理解题。文中So instead of eating a piece of yesterday's bread from the supermarket, you'd eat something baked just for you on demand.表明3D打印机打印的食物可以满足个体对营养的需求，故选B。
4. 细节理解题。文中On top of that, most of the 3D food printers now are restricted to dry ingredients, because meat and milk products may easily go bad. 表明使3D食物打印不能广泛传播的原因是：食品材料必须是干的，而3D食物的材料是糊状的，故选C。
5. 标题判断题。本文介绍了3D打印机新的用途：它被用来打印食物。本文介绍了这种技术的优势以及面临的挑战。由此可知本文的标题为：3D食品打印：可口的新技术，故选A。
篇34(2023·天津市·模拟题)
Gymnastics Instructor Wanted
About us
PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for-profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people's personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 branches, two leadership development centers and two activity centers.
About the position
PCYC Burdekin currently wants gymnastics instructors, who will assist in the development and delivery of the gymnastics programs to PCYC clients.
Casual work (approximately 20—30 hours per week)
﹩28.38—﹩31.80 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification—junior rate may apply)
To be employed, you must be qualified to get a Working with Children Check or Blue Card and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.
What we can offer
Free onsite parking and free access to PC 24/7 gyms
Flexible work environment and working hours
Opportunity to work in an established branch with a great team
Key responsibilities include
Deliver a broad range of fun group gymnastics programs for all ages, in accordance with safety and industry-approved practice requirements.
Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.
Ensure our gymnastics equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner.
Instruct and assist the work of junior coaching staff.
Deadline
Applications close on 8 September, 2022.
Interested Click here to apply.
(1) What is PCYC Queensland's goal？
A. To provide the youth with advice on personal emotions.
B. To make a fortune through state-wide programs.
C. To build more branches outside Queensland.
D. To improve community security and health.
(2) How much can a gymnastics instructor in PCYC Burdekin earn in a week
A. ﹩100—﹩300.
B. ﹩330—﹩530.
C. ﹩560—﹩960.
D. ﹩990—﹩1390.
(3) What should you do to increase your chance of being employed by PCYC Burdekin
A. Express the desire to work for National Police Agency.
B. Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification.
C. Present the experiences in dealing with children.
D. Explain the urgent need for a full-time job.
(4) If hired, a gymnastics instructor will be responsible for ______.
A. seeking junior coaches to build a team
B. selecting suitable equipment for teenagers
C. helping advertise the gymnastics programs
D. designing new gymnastics programs independently
(5) Where does this text probably come from
A. A Queensland's local paper.
B. A job-hunting mobile app.
C. A popular science website.
D. A notice-board in a gym.
【答案】D C B C B
【解析】
【文章大意】本文主要介绍了关于招聘体操教练的一些相关信息，包括招聘机构的简介、工作岗位的介绍、工作时间、薪资、应聘要求以及工作职责等。
1. 根据About us部分的PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for-profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities.（昆士兰PCYC成立于1948年，是一个非营利性组织，旨在建立更安全、更健康的社区。）可知，昆士兰PCYC的目标是改善社区安全和健康。故选D。
2. 根据About the position部分的 Casual work (approximately 20—30 hours per week)
﹩28.38—﹩31.80 per hour （ 临时工作（每周大约20—30小时） 每小时28.38—31.80美元。）可知，PCYC Burdekin的体操教练一周能挣的钱是＄28.38*20—＄31.80*30，即＄567.6—＄954，C选项与之最接近，故选C。
3. 根据About the position部分的Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.（获得昆士兰体操协会中级认证的申请人将优先考虑。）可知，展示中级体操资格可以增加被PCYC Burdekin雇用的机会。故选B。
4. 根据Key responsibilities include部分的Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.（为体操项目的创意营销和推广做出贡献，以保持现有的参与者并吸引新的参与者。）可知，如果被聘用，一名体操教练需要负责帮助宣传体操项目，故选C。
5. 根据标题Gymnastics Instructor Wanted和Deadline部分的Interested Click here to apply.可知，这是一篇网络招聘信息。B选项“一款求职手机应用。”符合题意，故选B
篇35(2023·天津市·模拟题)When you hear "I have a dream…"，one of the most famous speeches in human history，you'll never have the idea how the audience on the scene were fueled by emotional intelligence.When Martin Luther King.Jr.presented his dream，he chose language that would stir the hearts of his audience.Delivering this electrifying （震撼性的） message required emotional intelligence — the ability to recognize，understand，and manage emotions.
Emotional intelligence has been highly recommended by leaders，policymakers，and educators as the solution to a wide range of social problems.Emotional intelligence is important，but the uncontrolled enthusiasm has obscured （掩盖） a dark side.New evidence shows that when people sharpen their emotional skills，they become better at controlling others.When you're good at controlling your own emotions，you can hide your true feelings.When you know what others are feeling，you can motivate them to act against their own best interests.
Social scientists have begun to document this dark side of emotional intelligence.In a research led by University of Toronto professor Jochen Menges，when a leader gave an inspiring speech filled with emotion，the audience was less likely to scrutinize （细察） the message and remembered the content.Ironically（讽刺的 是 ），audience members were so moved by the speech that they claimed to recall more of it.
The authors call this the awestruck effect，but it might just as easily be described as the dumbstruck effect.One observer reflected that Hitler's persuasive impact came from his ability to strategically express emotions — he would "tear open his heart" — and these emotions affected his followers to the point that they would "stop thinking critically and just emote."
Leaders who master emotions can rob us of our abilities to reason.If their values are out of step with our own，the results can be destructive.New evidence suggests that when people have self-serving motives，emotional intelligence becomes a weapon for controlling others.
Throwing light on this dark side of emotional intelligence is one mission of a research team led by University College London professor Martin Kilduff.According to these experts，emotional intelligence helps people disguise （伪装） one set of emotions while expressing another for personal gain.Professor Kilduff's team writes， "The strategic disguise of one's own emotions and the controlling of others'
emotions for strategic ends are behaviors evident not only on Shakespeare's stage but also in the offices and corridors where power and influence are traded."
Of course，people aren't always using emotional intelligence for immoral ends.More often than not，high EQ is helpful in most aspects of our life.Emotional intelligence — like any skill — can be used for good or evil.So whether it is a gift or a curse lies in your hand.
(1) Why does the author mention Martin Luther King，Jr？ ______
A. To honor the great leader for his courage.
B. To recommend his speech to other leaders.
C. To introduce the major topic to readers.
D. To advocate a society with fewer problems.
(2) Which of the following belongs to a dark side of emotional intelligence？ ______
A. Developing the capability to control one's own emotion.
B. Influencing people to do what brings disadvantages to them.
C. Appealing to the audience to concentrate and remember more.
D. Encouraging the moved audience to learn more of the speech.
(3) What is the dumbstruck effect of Hitler's emotional intelligence？ ______
A. His followers would tear open their hearts to him.
B. His followers would express emotions strategically.
C. His followers would lose the ability to reason properly.
D. His followers would develop the self-serving motives.
(4) How do people use their emotional intelligence for personal gain？ ______
A. They disguise their true emotions and show another one.
B. They help their colleagues to build up confidence.
C. They present their strategic behaviors on the stage.
D. They lower their own dignity to gain popularity.
(5) What would be the best title for the passage？ ______
A. The benefits of emotional intelligence.
B. The advantages and disadvantages of emotions.
C. The reasons for using emotional skills.
D. The dark side of emotional intelligence.
【答案】C B C A D
【解析】
（1）目的意图题。根据第一段的When Martin Luther King.Jr.presented his dream，he chose language that would stir the hearts of his audience.Delivering this electrifying（震撼性的） message required emotional intelligence-the ability to recognize，understand，and manage emotions.（当马丁 路德 金在展示他的梦想时，他选择了能打动听众心灵的语言。传达这种激动人心的信息需要情商即识别、理解和管理情绪的能力。）可知，马丁 路德 金的演讲就是运用了情商。而情商就是文章的主题。所以引用马丁 路德 金的例子就是为了引出主题。故选C项。
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段的Emotional intelligence has been highly recommended by leaders，policymakers，and educators as the solution to a wide range of social problems.Emotional intelligence is important，but the uncontrolled enthusiasm has obscured（掩盖）a dark side.（ 当你知道别人的感受时，你就可以激励他们采取违背他们自己最大利益的行动。）可知，影响人们去做最不利于他们的事情就是情商的阴暗面。故选B项。
（3）细节理解题。根据第四段的One observer reflected that Hitler's persuasive impact came from his ability to strategically express emotions-he would "tear open his heart"-and these emotions affected his followers to the point that they would "stop thinking critically and just emote.（一位观察家反映，希特勒的说服力来自于他能够战略性地表达他会"撕开心扉"的情绪--而这些情绪影响了他的追随者，以至于他们会"停止批判性思维，只是情绪化"）可知，希特勒撕心裂肺的情绪化的演讲会让他的追随者失去理智。故选C项。
（4）细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的According to these experts，emotional intelligence helps people disguise （伪装） one set of emotions while expressing another for personal gain.（根据这些专家的说法，情商帮助人们掩饰一种情绪，同时为了个人利益表达另一种情绪。）可知，情商可以使人们掩饰他们自己的真实情感，展示另一种情感。故选A项。
（5）标题归纳题。根据第三段"Social scientists have begun to document this dark side of emotional intelligence."（社会科学家已经开始记录情商的黑暗面）以及结合全文内容，可知这篇文章主要介绍了什么是情商及情商的阴暗面。选项D"The dark side of emotional intelligence." （情商的阴暗面）最适合作文章标题。故选D项。
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是情商及情商的阴暗面。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
篇36(2023·天津市·模拟题)Sometimes just when we need the power of miracles，they arise in the places we would least expect.
On a cold January afternoon in 1989，I was climbing Egypt's Mt.Horeb，hoping to get to the peak by sunset to see the valley below.As I was winding up the narrow path，I'd sometimes see other hikers who were coming down.While they would generally pass with simply a nod or a greeting in another language，there was one man who did neither.
I saw him coming and as he got closer，I could see that，unlike other hikers，he was wearing traditional Egyptian galabia （ 长 袍 ）.What made his appearance so strange was that the man didn't even appear to be Egyptian，but was a small-framed Asian man with little hair and round glasses.
As we neared one another，I said "Hello"，but not a sound came from him.I thought maybe he hadn't heard me.Suddenly he stopped directly in front of me，looked up from the ground，and spoke a single sentence to me in English， "Sometimes you don't know what you have lost until you've lost it." As I took in what I had just heard，he simply stepped around me and continued his going down.
That moment in my life was a small miracle.The reason is less about what the man said but more about the timing and the context.The year was 1989，and it was during my Egyptian pilgrimage （ 朝 圣 ），and specifically during my hike to Mt.Horeb，that I'd set the time aside to make decisions that would affect my career，my friends，my family，and ultimately，my life.
I had to ask myself what the chances were of an Asian man dressed in an Egyptian galabia coming down from the top of this historic mountain just when I was walking up，stopping before me，and offering his wisdom，seemingly from out of nowhere.My answer to my own question was easy：nearly no chance!In a meet that lasted less than two minutes，a total stranger had brought something clear and something of a warning，regarding the huge changes that I would make within a matter of days.In my way of thinking，that's a miracle.
Miracles are everywhere and occur every day for different reasons，in response to the different needs that we may have in the moment.Our job may be less about questioning the extraordinary things that happen in our daily lives and more about accepting the gifts they bring.
(1) Before the Asian man spoke，what did the author think about him？ ______
A. He was very rude and strange.
B. He was different from others.
C. He was shy and nodded to strangers.
D. He looked ordinary and was talkative.
(2) Why did the author make a pilgrimage to Mt.Horeb in Egypt？ ______
A. He was in search of a miracle in his life.
B. It was a place for a religious person to head for.
C. He intended to make arrangements for his future life.
D. He waited patiently in expectation of meeting a wise person.
(3) What does the underlined part "my own question" refer to in Paragraph 6？ ______
A. For what reason did the man stop before me？
B. Why did the Asian man go to the mountain？
C. What change would I make within a matter of days？
D. What was the probability that others told us the right words？
(4) Why did the author view the meet with the Asian man as a miracle in his life？ ______
A. Because the Asian man's appearance had a deciding effect on his future life.
B. Because his words were in perfect response to the need he had at that moment.
C. Because what the Asian man said was meaningful in the philosophy of life.
D. Because the Asian man impressed on him the worth of what he had possessed.
(5) What might be the best title for the passage？ ______
A. Can you recognize a miracle？
B. Is a miracle significant to us？
C. When might a miracle occur？
D. Why do we need a miracle？
【答案】B C D B A
【解析】
（1）细节理解题。根据第三段中I saw him coming and as he got closer，I could see that，unlike other hikers，he was wearing traditional Egyptian galabia（长袍）（我看到他走过来，当他走近时，我可以看到，和其他徒步旅行者不同，他穿着传统的埃及长袍。）可知，在那个亚洲人说话之前，作者认为他和其他人不一样。故选B项。
（2）细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句that I'd set the time aside to make decisions that would affect my career，my friends，my family，and ultimately，my life（我抽出时间来做一些决定，这些决定将影响我的职业生涯、我的朋友、我的家人，最终，还有我的生活）可知，作者朝圣的目的是为他未来的生活做安排。故选C 项。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第六段My answer to my own question was easy（我自己对自己问题的答案是简单的）同时前一句作者也提出了自己的问题：为什么他会停下给我说他的观点？并且在第六段最后一句话中，作者强调了这次偶遇智者给作者说的话对他接下来几天要做的决定提供了清晰的思路和暗示的提醒。可知第6段中划线部分所在句子My answer to my own question was easy：nearly no chance!In a meet that lasted less than two minutes，a total stranger had brought something clear and something of a warning，regarding the huge changes that I would make within a matter of days.的意思是：我对自己问题的回答很简单：几乎没有机会！在一次不到两分钟的会面中，一个完全陌生的人就我几天内将要做出的巨大改变提出了一些明确的警告。可推知划线部分指的是：别人告诉我们正确的话的概率是多少？A.For what reason did the man stop before me？那人为什么在我面前停下；B.Why did the Asian man go to the mountain？那个亚洲人为什么要去山上；C.What change would I make within a matter of days？几天内我会做出什么改变；D.What was the probability that others told us the right words？别人告诉我们正确的话的概率是多少？故选D。
（4）推理判断题。根据第六段中的In a meet that lasted less than two minutes on a mountain halfway around the world from my home，a total stranger had brought clarity and the hint of a warning，regarding the huge changes that I would make within a matter of days.In my way of thinking，that's a miracle（在一次不到两分钟的会面中，一个陌生人在我家附近的半山上，对我在几天内将要做出的巨大改变提出了明确的警告。在我看来，这是个奇迹）可知，智者给作者说的话对他接下来几天要做的决定提供了清晰的思路和暗示的提醒。可知作者认为与这位亚洲男子的相遇是他生命中的奇迹是因为他的话完全符合当时的需要。故选B。
（5）标题归纳题。本文作者讲述了一次埃及朝圣时，爬到何烈山半山腰时，偶遇了一位正在下山的亚洲陌生人。这位智者停下来给作者说"在失去前你不知道你得到了什么"。点醒了作者做出正确的决定，并讲述了作者通过这件事情对奇迹的思考，我们生活时时处处都存在奇迹。针对我们当下不同的需求，奇迹时时处处都以不同原因存在着。我们的工作不是质疑这些离奇的事情，更多的是接受生活带给我们的这些礼物。这篇文章最好的标题是：你能认出奇迹吗？故选A。
本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了一次埃及朝圣时，爬到何烈山半山腰时，偶遇了一位正在下山的亚洲陌生人。这位智者停下来给作者说"在失去前你不知道你得到了什么"。点醒了作者做出正确的决定，并讲述了作者通过这件事情对奇迹的思考，我们生活时时处处都存在奇迹。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
篇37(2023·天津市·模拟题)I'd done it before,and so I had no reason to believe that this time would be any different.I was sure that when I returned home from my mission trip,as always,I'd bring back nothing more than some mud on my boots,a hole or two in my jeans and,of course,a lot of great memories.
The summer before my high school graduation,I went to West Virginia with others as volunteers to repair the homes of those in need.Arriving at our destination,my group was assigned the task of rebuilding sections of a home that had been damaged by fire.No sooner had we parked on the home's dirt driveway than we saw an excited little girl,no more than six years old,standing in the doorway of the family's temporary home.Shoeless and wearing dirty clothes and the biggest smile I'd ever seen,she yelled, "Ma,Ma,they really came!" I didn't know it then,but her name was Dakota,and four more days would pass before she'd say another word near me.
Behind Dakota was a woman in a wheelchair — her grandmother,we'd soon learn.I also discovered that my job that week would be to help change a fire-damaged dining room into a bedroom for this little girl.Over the following days,I noticed Dakota peeking at us every now and then as we worked.A few times,I tried talking with her,but she remained shy and distant, always flying around us like a tiny butterfly but keeping to herself.
By our fifth and final day,however,this was about to change.Before I went to work on her home on that last morning,I spoke for a moment or two with the grandmother.I was especially pleased when she told me how much Dakota loved her new room — so much.As we talked,I noticed something I hadn't seen before — Dakota was hiding behind her grandmother.
Cautiously,she stepped into view,and I could see that just like her clothes,her face was still dirty.But no amount of soil could hide those bright blue eyes and big smile.She was simply adorable.Slowly,she began walking toward me.It wasn't until she was just inches away that I noticed the folded piece of paper in her tiny hand.Silently,she reached up and handed it to me.Once unfolded,I looked at the drawing she'd made with her broken crayons on the back of an old coloring book cover.It was of two girls — one much taller than the other — and they were holding hands.She told me it was supposed to be me and her,and on the bottom of the paper were three little words that instantly broke my heart："Please don't leave".Now almost in tears,I couldn't control myself anymore — I bent down and hugged her.She hugged me,too.And for the longest time,neither of us could let go.
I left for home early the next morning.I was returning with muddy boots and holes in my jeans.But because of Dakota,I brought back something else,too — a greater appreciation for all of the blessings of my life.I'll never forget that barefoot little butterfly with the big smile and dirty face.I pray that she'll never forget me either.
(1) What did the author expect before taking this mission trip？ ______
A. An exciting experience.
B. A special memory.
C. A routine result.
D. A surprising change.
(2) From the appearance description of the little girl,we know ______ .
A. she was an innocent and lovely child
B. she hoped for a better education
C. she was strong and calm in the inner world
D. she formed a bad living habit
(3) The underlined part means that the little girl ______ .
A. enjoyed meeting me
B. feared to talk with me
C. desired to approach me
D. resisted accepting me
(4) How did the author feel after unfolding the piece of paper？ ______
A. She worried about the little girl's future.
B. She decided to keep helping the little girl.
C. She felt a greater affection for the little girl.
D. She got surprised at the little girl's worthless gift.
(5) What does the passage mainly tell us？ ______
A. One must learn to share life experiences.
B. One should be more grateful for the gift of life.
C. One often wants to lead a meaningful life.
D. One occasionally benefits from the poverty.
【答案】C A B C B
【解析】
（1）C.细节理解题。根据第一段首句"I'd done it before,and so I had no reason to believe that this time would be any different（我以前做过，所以我没有理由相信这次会有什么不同）"可知，作者认为这次的出行的目的应该与以往没有什么不同。选项C"常规行为"符合题意。故选C。
（2）A.细节理解题。根据第五段中"Cautiously,she stepped into view,and I could see that just like her clothes,her face was still dirty.But no amount of soil could hide those bright blue eyes and big smile.She was simply adorable（她小心翼翼地走进我的视线，我可以看到，她的脸就像她的衣服一样，仍然很脏。但再多的泥土也掩盖不了她那双明亮的蓝眼睛和灿烂的笑容。她真可爱）"可知，从作者对这个小女孩的外貌描述来看，作者认为这个女孩很可爱。选项A"她是一个天真可爱的孩子"符合题意。故选A。
（3）B.词句猜测题。根据第三段中"Over the following days,I noticed Dakota peeking at us every now and then as we worked.A few times,I tried talking with her,but she remained shy and distant, always flying around us like a tiny butterfly but keeping to herself.（在接下来的几天里，我注意到达科塔在我们工作的时候不时地偷看我们。有几次，我试着和她说话，但她总是害羞和疏远，总是像一只小蝴蝶在我们周围飞来飞去，但不跟我们说话。）"可知，Dakota想靠近我们，但又有点害怕。A.enjoyed meeting me"喜欢遇见我"；B.feared to talk with me"害怕与我交谈"；C.desired to approach me"渴望接近我"D.resisted accepting me"拒绝接受我"。选项B"害怕和我说话"符合题意。故选B。
（4）C.推理判断题。根据第五段中"Slowly,she began walking toward me.It wasn't until she was just inches away that I noticed the folded piece of paper in her tiny hand.Silently,she reached up and handed it to me.Once unfolded,I looked at the drawing she'd made with her broken crayons on the back of an old coloring book cover.It was of two girls — one much taller than the other — and they were holding hands.She told me it was supposed to be me and her,and on the bottom of the paper were three little words that instantly broke my heart："Please don't leave".Now almost in tears,I couldn't control myself anymore — I bent down and hugged her.She hugged me,too.And for the longest time,neither of us could let go.（慢慢地，她开始向我走来。直到她离我只有几英寸远的时候，我才注意到她小手里的那张折叠的纸。她默默地伸出手，把它递给了我。摊开后，我看着她用残缺的蜡笔在一本旧画册封面上画的画。这是两个女孩的照片，一个比另一个高得多，她们手牵着手。她告诉我这张纸上写的是我和她，纸的底部有三个字让我立刻心碎："请不要离开"。现在我几乎要哭了，我再也不能控制自己了，我弯下腰拥抱了她。她拥抱了我。很长一段时间，我们都无法释怀）"可知，作者打开这张纸后，被这本旧画册封面上画的画，作者和这个女孩，以及上面的留言所打动而相互拥抱。所以选项C"她对那个小女孩产生了更大的感情"符合题意。故选C。
（5）B.主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了作者的一次到西弗吉尼亚的出行，原以为只是一次平常的志愿活动，但在这一次却收获了与一个小女孩的感情，感受到女孩对她的依依不舍。由此可知选项B"一个人应该对生命的馈赠更加感激"符合题意。故选B。
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的一次到西弗吉尼亚的出行，原以为只是一次平常的志愿活动，但在这一次却收获了与一个小女孩的感情，感受到女孩对她的依依不舍。
阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
篇38(2021·天津市·模拟题)
Pandas are not only a national treasure, but are loved around the world.
Recently, a giant panda cub born in August at the Smithsonian s National Zoo, US, was given the name Xiao Qi Ji, which is translated into English as “little miracle”. The choice was the result of a five-day online vote that drew nearly 135,000 voters in the US. Interestingly, National Public Radio said that in a nod to Chinese tradition, the name was not chosen until 100 days after the birth.
This cub s birth proved to be quite inspiring - and at a time when inspiration was truly needed.
“Xiao Qi Ji s birth is a true miracle that has been so uplifting to all of us during the pandemic，” Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said in a video congratulatory message. “ We are connected again in the growth of our little ambassador, and in our shared joy and friendship.”
The furry black-and-white animals have played an important role in the country s diplomacy, known as “ panda diplomacy”.
According to the Japanese Royal Annual, the practice dates back to the Tang Dynasty, when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to the Japanese emperor.
China revived panda diplomacy in the 1950s when China sent two pandas to the Moscow Zoo. By 1982, China had given 23 pandas to nine different countries. However, most of them have died. China stopped giving away pandas in the early 1980s. Instead, the animals are loaned to other countries. In general, they are to be returned to China after 10 years.
But why do these cute “diplomats” find it hard to survive in other countries According to Xinhua, their dietary habit is one significant reason. Their nutrition mostly comes from bamboo shoots. Adult giant pandas consume about 40 kilograms of bamboo daily. Pandas can also be quite picky. They refuse to eat bamboo shoots after they have blossomed.
It takes 10 years for a new crop of bamboo to mature, and many countries do not have an environment suitable for bamboo growth. This means that food has to be imported In August, Calgary Zoo in Canada announced that due to pandemic-related changes in its import laws and quarantine methods, they couldn t provide enough fresh bamboo for pandas. This meant that they had to send two giant pandas back to China.
But countries are still trying their best to facilitate this special type of diplomacy. “We don t own the pandas, but the whole world wants to help save the panda, and we do that through our knowledge exchange.” Steven Monfort, director of the Smithsonian s National Zoo, told China Daily.
(1) The expression “in a nod to” in Para. 2 is closest in meaning to________.
A. in praise for
B. in response to
C. in favor of
D. in order to observe
(2) Why China decided that pandas are only loaned to other countries
A. Because the pandas dietary habit was significantly changed abroad.
B. Because the pandas couldn t have bamboo to eat in other countries.
C. Because most of pandas could not be adapted to the climate abroad.
D. Because most of the pandas sent to other countries couldn t survive.
(3) What can we learn from the text
A. It was the first time that China had sent a panda to Japan.
B. The practice “panda diplomacy” dates from the Tang Dynasty.
C. China began panda diplomacy, sending two pandas to Moscow Zoo.
D. Two giant pandas had to be returned because they were sick in Canada.
(4) What Steven Monfort s attitude towards the special type of diplomacy
A. Favorable.
B. Uncaring.
C. Disapproving.
D. Doubtful.
(5) What is the purpose of the passage
A. To tell us how to feed pandas properly.
B. To call on people to love pandas in the world.
C. To introduce the furry black and white ambassador.
D. To explain why “panda diplomacy” is stopped.
【答案】D D B A C
【解析】
【文章大意】本文主要讲述了萌萌的“熊猫外交官”的一些基本情况。
1. 根据划线短语后句the name was not chosen until 100 days after the birth（这个名字是在熊猫出生100天后才取的）并结合划线短语所在句National Public Radio said that in a nod to Chinese tradition（国家公共广播电台说，这是______中国传统）可推知，划线短语应表示“为了遵守”，故选D。
2. 根据倒数第四段However, most of them have died...are loaned to other countries.（然而，它们中的大多数已经死亡。中国在20世纪80年代初停止赠送大熊猫。相反，这些动物被租借到其他国家。）可推知，因为大多数送去其他国家的熊猫都无法生存，所以中国将熊猫租借给其他国家。故选D。
3. 根据第五段的内容：这种毛茸茸的黑白相间的动物在中国的外交中扮演着重要的角色，被称为“熊猫外交”和第六段内容：据《日本皇家年鉴》记载，这一习俗可以追溯到唐朝，当时武则天送了一对大熊猫给日本天皇。”可知，“熊猫外交”的做法可以追溯到唐朝。故选B。
4. 根据最后一段的"We don't own the pandas...the Smithsonian's National Zoo, told China Daily.（史密森尼国家动物园主任Steven Monfort在接受《中国日报》采访时表示：“大熊猫不是我们的，但全世界都想帮助拯救大熊猫，我们通过知识交流来做到这一点。”）可知，Steven Monfort对于这种特殊的外交方式是持鼓励态度的。故选A。
5. 通读全文，并根据最后一段But countries are still trying their best to facilitate this special type of diplomacy.（但各国仍在尽力促进这种特殊类型的外交）可知，作者写这篇文章目的是介绍毛茸茸的黑白“大使”——熊猫。故选C。
篇39(2022·天津市·模拟题) According to Guglielmo Cavallo and Roger Chartier, reading aloud was a common practice in the ancient world, the Middle Ages, and as late as the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Readers were "listeners attentive to a reading voice," and "the text addressed to the ear as much as to the eye." The significance of reading aloud continued well into the nineteenth century.
Using Charles Dickens' nineteenth century as a point of departure, it would be useful to look at the familial and social uses of reading aloud and reflect on the functional change of the practice. Dickens habitually read his work to a domestic audience or friends. In his later years he also read to a broader public crowd. Chapters of reading aloud also abound in Dickens' own literary works. More importantly, he took into consideration the Victorian practice when composing his prose, so much so that his writing is meant to be heard, not only read on the page.
Performing a literary text orally in a Victorian family is well documented. Apart from promoting a pleasant family relationship, reading aloud was also a means of protecting young people from the danger of solitary (孤独的) reading. Reading aloud was a tool for parental guidance. By means of reading aloud, parents could also introduced literature to their children and as such the practice combined leisure and more serious purposes such as religious cultivation in the youths. Within the family, it was commonplace for the father to read aloud. Dickens read to his children: one of his surviving and often-reprinted photographs features him posing on a chair, reading to his two daughters.
Reading aloud in the nineteenth century was as much a class phenomenon as a family affair, which points to a widespread belief that Victorian readership primarily meant a middle-class readership. Those who fell outside this group tended to be overlooked by Victorian publishers. Despite this, Dickens, with his publishers Chapman and Hall, managed to distribute literary reading materials to people from different social classes by reducing the price of novels. This was also made possible with the technological and mechanical advances in printing and the spread of railway networks at the time.
Since the literacy level of this section of the population was still low before school attendance was made compulsory in 1870 by the Education Act, a considerable number of people from lower classes would listen to recitals of texts. Dickens' readers, who were from such social backgrounds, might have heard Dickens in this manner. Several biographers of Dickens also draw attention to the fact that it was typical for his texts to be read aloud in Victorian England, and thus illiteracy was not an obstacle for reading Dickens. Reading was no longer a chiefly closeted form of entertainment practiced by the middle class at home.
A working-class home was in many ways not convenient for reading: there were too many distractions, the lighting was bad, and the home was also often half a workhouse. As a result, the Victorians from the non-middle classes tended to find relaxation outside the home such as in parks and squares, which were ideal places for the public to go while away their limited leisure time. Reading aloud, in particular public reading, to some extent blurred the distinctions between classes. The Victorian middle class defined its identity through differences with other classes. Dickens's popularity among readers from the non-middle classes contributed to the creation of a new class of readers who read through listening.
Different readers of Dickens were not reading solitarily and "jealously" to use Walter Benjamin's term. Instead, they often enjoyed a more communal experience, an experience that is generally lacking in today's world. Modem audiobooks can be considered a contemporary version of the practice. However, while the twentieth-and twentieth-first-century trend for individuals to listen to audiobooks keeps some characteristics of traditional reading aloud—such as "listeners attentive to a reading voice" and the ear being the focus—it is a far more solitary activity.
(1) How did the practice of reading aloud influence Dickens's works
A. He started to write for a broader public crowd.
B. He included more readable contents in his novels.
C. Scenes of reading aloud became common in his works.
D. His works were intended to be both heard and read.
(2) How many benefits did reading aloud bring to a Victorian family
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
(3) Where could a London steel worker possibly have gone to for reading
A. Working place.
B. His/Her own house.
C. Nearby bookstores.
D. Trafalgar Square.
(4) What change did reading aloud bring to Victorian society
A. Different classes stated to appreciate and read literary works together.
B. People from lower social classes became accepted as middle-class.
C. The differences between classes grew less significant than before.
D. A non-class society in which everyone could read started to form.
(5) What is likely to be discussed after the last paragraph
A. New reading trends for individuals.
B. The harm of modem audiobooks.
C. The material for modem reading.
D. Reading aloud in contemporary societies.
【答案】D B D C B
【解析】
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了朗读有着悠久的历史，并以维多利亚时代为例，介绍了朗读的好处。
1. 根据第二段More importantly, he took into consideration the Victorian practice when composing his prose, so much so that his writing is meant to be heard, not only read on the page.（更重要的是，他在创作散文时很多地考虑了维多利亚时代的做法，以至于他的作品应该去听，而不仅仅是在纸上阅读。）可知，在大声朗读这种做法的影响下，狄更斯的作品是要去听和读的。故选D。
2. 根据第三段Apart from promoting a pleasant family relationship, reading aloud was also a means of protecting young people from the danger of solitary (孤独的) reading. Reading aloud was a tool for parental guidance.（除了促进愉快的家庭关系外，大声朗读也是保护年轻人免于遭受到单独阅读危险的一种手段。大声朗读是父母指导的一种工具。）可知，大声朗读给维多利亚时代的家庭带来了3个好处。故选B。
3. 根据倒数第二段As a result, the Victorians from the non-middle classes tended to find relaxation outside the home such as in parks and squares, which were ideal places for the public to go while away their limited leisure time.（因此，来自非中产阶级的维多利亚人倾向于在家以外的地方放松，比如公园和广场，这些地方是公众消磨有限的闲暇时间的理想去处。）可知，伦敦的钢铁工人可能去特拉法加广场读书。故选D。
4. 根据倒数第二段Reading aloud, in particular public reading, to some extent blurred the distinctions between classes. The Victorian middle class defined its identity through differences with other classes. Dickens's popularity among readers from the non-middle classes contributed to the creation of a new class of readers who read through listening.（朗读，尤其是公共阅读，在一定程度上模糊了阶级之间的区别。维多利亚时代的中产阶级通过与其他阶级的不同来界定自己的身份。狄更斯在非中产阶级读者中的受欢迎程度有助于创造一个新的通过听力来进行阅读的读者阶层。）可知，朗读使维多利亚时代的阶级之间的差异没有以前那么显著。故选C。
5. 根据最后一段However, while the twentieth-and twentieth-first-century trend for individuals to listen to audiobooks keeps some characteristics of traditional reading aloud—such as "listeners attentive to a reading voice" and the ear being the focus—it is a far more solitary activity.（然而，尽管二十世纪和二十一世纪个人听有声读物的趋势保持了传统朗读的一些特点——比如“听众专注于朗读的声音”以及耳朵是重点——但这是一种更为孤独的活动。）可知，文章接下来可能会讨论现代有声读物的危害。故选B。
篇40(2022·天津市·模拟题) My greatest regret in life is that I failed to tell my superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education.
Ruth Hammerman taught English to the eighth-graders. She was the first to show me the rules of what Evelyn Waugh called our "rich and delicate language." She was a no-nonsense instructor. Unlike common teachers, she diagramed (用图表展示) sentences so we could know the grammar rules. She never seemed to be tired of the simple pleasures of sharing her learning.
Under her influence, I had the strong belief that language needs to be well-spoken and properly written. Yet over the years I never made the effort to find her and to express my thankfulness for what she did for me. Two years after being in her class, I began the study of Latin and French, and the foundation (基础) she provided in English grammar served me well. Sadly, I never looked back.
In high school I took advanced French in a class taught by Richard Miller, the finest teacher I have ever experienced at any level. Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis (分析). Reading "Phèdre", Racine's classic play, he asked us to note there were 1,654 lines in it, and then pointed out the care Racine devoted to structure. Years later I made the same point—giving Mr. Miller credit—in a college French class, and my professor was surprised by my understanding of the play. Mr. Miller taught us to enjoy literature with particular points of view. Yet I never made the effort in later years to tell him what he meant to me.
Mr. Miller is certainly long dead. If she is alive, Miss Hammerman would likely be in her 90s. In preparing this article, I tried to find her but was unsuccessful.
I am certain my act is common. People often forget to express love and thankfulness to their teachers. I ought to have told Miss Hammerman and Mr. Miller how much they did for me. I suppose they knew their work was effective because they believed in what they were doing. Now I appreciate how special they were.
(1) What is the most beneficial part to the author in Miss Hammerman's class ______
A. Grammar.
B. Writing.
C. Speaking.
D. Reading.
(2) What is special about Mr. Miller's French class ______
A. He asked students to count lines.
B. He stressed the importance of play.
C. He analyzed literature in a new way.
D. He showed great devotion to students.
(3) What does the underlined phrase "my act" in the last paragraph refer to ______
A. Preparing the article.
B. Looking for the teachers.
C. Failing to thank teachers.
D. Copying teachers' points.
(4) What best describes the two teachers according to the text ______
A. Creative.
B. Frank.
C. Humorous.
D. Strict.
(5) What is the author's purpose of writing the text？ ______
A. To show love for French literature.
B. To explore the meaning of education.
C. To explain why teachers are important.
D. To share memories of the two teachers.
【答案】A C C A D
【解析】
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者学生时代的两位非常优秀的教师对自己早期教育的影响，后悔自己没有及时告诉老师，也呼吁大家要及时表达对老师的感情。
1. 根据第二段的Unlike common teachers, she diagramed (用图表展示) sentences so we could know the grammar rules.（不像一般的老师，她把句子用图表表示出来，这样我们就能知道语法规则。）可知，在Hammerman的课上，对作者最有益的部分是语法。故选A。
2. 根据第四段Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis (分析).（米勒先生给他的学科带来了令人惊讶的深刻理解和新的分析。）可知，他以一种新的方式分析文学，这是米勒先生法语课的特别之处。故选C。
3. 根据最后一段的People often forget to express love and thankfulness to their teachers.（人们经常忘记向老师表达爱意和感激之情。）可知推断，I am certain my act is common.（我确信我的行为很普遍。）此处my act指“没有去感谢老师”。故选C。
4. 根据第二段Unlike common teachers, she diagramed (用图表展示) sentences so we could know the grammar rules.（与普通老师不同，她画了句子的图表，这样我们就可以知道语法规则了。）以及根据第四段Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis (分析).（米勒先生给他的学科带来了令人惊讶的深刻理解和新的分析。）可知，作者的两位老师的教学都有创新性。故选A。
5. 根据第一段My greatest regret in life is that I failed to tell my superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education.（我一生中最大的遗憾是，我没有告诉我优秀的老师他们对我的早期教育做出了多大的贡献。）以及最后一段 I ought to have told Miss Hammerman and Mr. Miller how much they did for me. I suppose they knew their work was effective because they believed in what they were doing. Now I appreciate how special they were.（我应该告诉哈默曼小姐和米勒先生他们为我做了多少。我想他们知道自己的工作是有效的，因为他们坚信自己所做的。现在我明白他们有多特别了。）可知，本文主要是作者对两位老师的回忆。故选D。