强化练(十) 记叙文
A
(2023·山东淄博一模)
My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.By chance，a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.
We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options.There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world，but we tried our luck，sent a request，and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada，so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.
Inspired by a Canadian couple，we decided to start our own travel blog.We began by writing about The Virgin Islands，highlighting the beautiful beaches.However，for every photo album of a beautiful beach，there were 10 photos of trash(垃圾)．It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue，especially on such primitive and remote beaches.So，we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.
The more we looked into plastic pollution，the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.From that point，we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free.We changed our daily routines，our way of living，and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.
It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can.This journey has led us to some amazing places，working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.
Our aim now is to keep on going.We love connecting with like-minded people.It’s been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting.Who would have guessed
1．Why did the author do pet sitting
A．To raise fund.
B．To protect the environment.
C．To cover travel expenses.
D．To shoot beautiful beaches.
2．What does the author intend to convey through her story
A．Pet sitting is a new type of occupation.
B．The Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.
C．Travel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.
D．Action should be taken to fight plastic pollution.
3．How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean
A．Significant. B．Challenging.
C．Adventurous. D．Dreadful.
4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A．Changing Lifestyles by Pet Sitting
B．Unexpected Gains from Pet Sitting Travel
C．Dealing with Global Environment Pollution
D．The Availability of Pet Sitting in the Caribbean
B
(2023·广东湛江一模)
By the time I took Kicker home，I was living in a van(旅居房车)，so he was thrown into van life from day one.At this point，I knew how to make him an outgoing and adaptable dog，and my life was far more adventurous than it had been...
Right out of the gate，I took him to ski touring，which is a lot like cross-country skiing but in wilder terrain.At first，Kicker would just stay nestled(依偎) in my jacket，but as he got stronger，he would run on his own for a little while before I carried him again.
We also went on some winter camping adventures in the high peaks of the Uinta Mountains，and we tried snowkiting.He ran around while I skied.He learned to speed-fly and kiteboard.One time he vomited(呕吐) all over the new cushions on my bed.Boy，that did stay smelly for days! Still，living in a van with a dog was great.With each new day，he got stronger and more independent.
I had dreamed of visiting Alaska since I was a child，so being able to share that trip with Kicker felt incredible.There’s something to be said about shared experiences and how they help develop a strong bond.Together we kayaked，snowmobiled，and even ended up exploring deep blue ice caves in Worthington Glacier.Kicker learned to come snowboarding with me in the mountains of Alaska.He would hike part of the way，and I would carry him the rest.I would always let him run next to me as I boarded，but I usually ended up putting him on my shoulders for the rest of the ride down—he had grown far too big to fit in my jacket.
Having a dog has been one of the most rewarding things in my life.For me，it’s about the time spent together exploring，sharing experiences，working through challenging situations，snuggling，and ultimately taking care of one another.
5．What was Kicker like when he was first taken home by the author
A．Sick and pitiful.
B．Small and weak.
C．Happy and active.
D．Outgoing and adventurous.
6．Why was the incident of Kicker’s vomiting mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To illustrate how hard life is in a van.
B．To indicate that raising Kicker was not all roses.
C．To show the importance of taking good care of a pet.
D．To warn us of the trouble a pet can bring to us on a trip.
7．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．What tricks Kicker learned in Alaska.
B．What great experiences the author had.
C．How the author realized his childhood dream.
D．How much the author enjoyed Kicker’s company.
8．What is special about the author’s relationship with Kicker
A．They bond through shared adventures.
B．They help each other to become stronger.
C．They bond through giving each other rewards.
D．They depend on each other in life’s hardest times.
C
(2023·河北石家庄质检一)
Throughout all the events in my life，one in particular sticks out more than the others.As I reflect on this significant event，a smile spreads across my face.As I think of Shanda，I feel loved and grateful.
It was my twelfth year of dancing，I thought it would end up like any other year：stuck in emptiness，forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.
However，I met Shanda，a young，talented choreographer(编舞者)．She influenced me to work to the best of my ability，pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up，encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing.Throughout our hard work，not only did my ability to dance grow，but my friendship with Shanda grew as well.
With the end of the year came our show time.As I walked to a backstage filled with other dancers，I hoped for a good performance that would prove my improvement.I waited anxiously for my turn.Finally，after what seemed like days，the loudspeaker announced my name.Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage.But，with the determination to succeed and eagerness to live up to Shanda’s expectations for me，I began to dance.All my troubles and nerves went away as I danced my whole heart out.
As I walked up to the judge to receive my first place shining，gold trophy(奖杯)，I realized that dance is not about becoming the best.It is about loving dance for dance itself，a getaway from all my problems in the world.Shanda showed me that you could let everything go and just dance what you feel at that moment.After all the doubts that people had in me，I believed in myself and did not care what others thought.Thanks to Shanda，dance became more than a love of mine，but a passion.
9．What did the author think her dancing would be for the twelfth year
A．A change for the better.
B．A disappointment as before.
C．A proof of her potential.
D．A pride of her teachers and friends.
10．How did Shanda help the author
A．By offering her financial help.
B．By entering her in a competition.
C．By coaching her for longer hours.
D．By awakening her passion for dancing.
11．How did the author feel when she stepped on the stage
A．Proud. B．Nervous.
C．Scared. D．Relieved.
12．What can we learn from the author’s story
A．Success lies in patience.
B．Fame is a great thirst of the young.
C．A good teacher matters.
D．A youth is to be treated with respect.
强化练(十)
语篇解读 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为一次宠物看护工作，去了一个很美丽的小岛，但是小岛却被塑料所污染，之后作者一直致力于环境保护工作。
1．C [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.”可知，作者做“宠物看护”的工作是为了支付自己和丈夫去加勒比的费用。故选C。]
2．D [推理判断题。根据第三段末句“So，we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.”和第四段首句“The more we looked into plastic pollution，the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.”可推知，作者想通过自己的故事告诉读者必须采取措施应对塑料污染。故选D。]
3．A [推理判断题。根据第五段中的“This journey has led us to some amazing places，working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.”可推知，她认为自己在加勒比的经历是非常有意义的。故选A。]
4．B [标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者因为一次宠物看护工作，去了一个很美丽的小岛，但是小岛却被塑料所污染，所以作者把看到的垃圾分享到微博上，希望唤起人们的环保意识，之后作者一直致力于环境保护工作。B项“宠物看护之旅的意外收获”可以概括文章大意，适合作为本文的最佳标题。故选B。]
5．B [推理判断题。根据第二段中“At first，Kicker would just stay nestled(依偎) in my jacket，but as he got stronger，he would run on his own for a little while before I carried him again.”可推知，刚开始的时候，Kicker又瘦小又虚弱。故选B。]
6．B [推理判断题。根据第三段中“One time he vomited(呕吐) all over the new cushions...Still，living in a van with a dog was great.With each new day，he got stronger and more independent.”可知，Kicker吐在垫子上这件事只是一个小插曲，旨在说明作者养狗的过程并不总是十分轻松愉快的。故选B。]
7．D [段落大意题。根据第四段第一、二句“I had dreamed of visiting Alaska since I was a child，so being able to share that trip with Kicker felt incredible.There’s something to be said about shared experiences and how they help develop a strong bond.”可知，第一句为本段的主旨句，整个段落围绕该主旨句讲述作者和Kicker一起经历的乐趣。故选D。]
8．A [推理判断题。根据第四段第二句“There’s something to be said about shared experiences and how they help develop a strong bond.”及最后一段内容可知，对作者来讲，与Kicker的关系的特别之处在于他们通过冒险经历建立了亲密的关系。故选A。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在编舞者杉达的帮助下，唤醒了对于舞蹈的热情，最终获得金牌的故事。
9．B [细节理解题。根据第二段“It was my twelfth year of dancing，I thought it would end up like any other year：stuck in emptiness，forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.”可知，作者认为第十二年她的舞蹈会和以前一样使人失望。故选B。]
10．D [细节理解题。根据第三段中“She influenced me to work to the best of my ability，pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up，encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing.”可知，杉达鼓励作者，向作者展示了舞蹈真正的重要性，唤醒了作者对于舞蹈的热情，以此来帮助作者。故选D。]
11．B [推理判断题。根据第四段中“Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage.”可知，登上舞台时，作者感到很紧张。故选B。]
12．C [推理判断题。根据第三段及最后一段末句“Thanks to Shanda，dance became more than a love of mine，but a passion.”可推知，好的老师很重要。故选C。]强化练(九) 应用文
A
(2023·云南、吉林、安徽、黑龙江四省联考)
Family-Friendly Events in January
ZooLights：Glow Wild Jan.1－19
The Phoenix Zoo’s yearly holiday light show is on until Jan.19，allowing families one or more opportunities to enjoy the city’s zoo，with millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities.
Glow Wild,455 N．Galvin Pkwy.，Phoenix，phoenixzoo.org，$11.95 members，$13.95 general admission.
Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts Jan.4－18
The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts features the work of established and emerging artists，including those who create woodwork，metal crafts，food items，art，photography and gifts.
On Macdonald，off of Main Street in Downtown Mesa，，free admission.
Family Fun Winterfest Jan.4
OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard，featuring real snow for the kids to play in.This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides，games，snowflake crafts and face painting to go with various stands set up by local sellers，with food and other offerings for sale at the event.
9500 E．Via de Ventura，Scottsdale，，free.
Youth Fine Arts Course Jan.18－Mar.7
Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eight-week youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials，including painting，drawing，mixed media and sculpture，ensuring mentally stimulating sessions for all.
Mesa Arts Center,1 E．Main St.，Mesa，，$93.
1．How can you get a discounted ticket to the ZooLights show
A．Bring a friend.
B．Get a membership.
C．Join a tour group.
D．Book a ticket online.
2．What can you do at Family Fun Winterfest
A．Have free food. B．Enjoy real snow.
C．Take art classes. D．Meet local artists.
3．Which event lasts the longest
A．ZooLights：Glow Wild.
B．Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts.
C．Family Fun Winterfest.
D．Youth Fine Arts Course.
B
(2023·山东日照一模)
Poetry Contest
The contest is open to anyone aged thirteen and up who writes poetry.Enter your poem for a free chance to win prizes! You can submit a poem on any topic，employing whatever style you prefer.
Information
No entry fee is required for the contest.The main contest is held twice a year.Contest dates are January 1－June 30 and July 1－December 31.All winners will receive a letter and their prize via regular mail.The first place winner will be contacted by phone or email and asked to call our office to confirm their identity before their prize is mailed.As soon as the complete list of winners is drawn up，it will be posted on the home page.
Rules
·Only submit ONE poem，ONE time.Only one poem per household will be accepted.
·Poem must be 26 lines or fewer，including stanza breaks but not including the title，and lines may be no more than 55 characters across，including spaces.
·Do not use “texting” lingo.Properly spell out all words and type the first word of each line in capital letter.
·All poems must be written in English.
Prizes
Both contests award one first place prize of $2,000.00 and a first prize wall plaque(牌匾) ($100.00 value)；twenty second place prizes of $100.00 each and a second place wall plaque ($75.00 value)；one hundred third place winners of a third place gift certificate ($25.00 value)．Sixty to seventy percent of all entries become semi-finalists and receive a certificate of participation suitable for framing.
4．What do we know about the poetry contest
A．It is a free contest.
B．Anyone can enter for it.
C．All poems will be published.
D．Each contestant will get a reward.
5．Which of the following will cause disqualification
A．Submitting one poem.
B．Composing a poem of 23 lines.
C．Writing a poem in English.
D．Typing the poem in capital letters.
6．What will be awarded to a third place winner
A．A wall plaque. B．A gift certificate.
C．$25.00. D．$75.00.
C
(2023·福建福州5月质检)
These science-themed field trips will offer you fantastic experiences.
London’s sites of scientific interest
Explore London’s notable sites of scientific interest along the River Thames，starting at Kew Bridge and walking to the Thames Barrier during the day with talks in the evening with some professors.
Visit the London Wetland Centre，Kew Gardens，Battersea Power Station，and the Greenwich Observatory.You will never be far from the river as you experience a wide range of topics including wildlife，medicine，power generation，engineering，physics and astronomy.
The science history of Scotland
Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers，and learn how their ideas supported our emerging understanding of the world from the 16th century onwards.
Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment(启蒙)．Learn about the wide cast of advocates and hear from guest speakers，take part in walking seminars(研讨会) and enjoy several museum trips，as well as visits to two industrial wonders，the Falkirk Wheel and the Whitelee Windfarm.
Pre-Historic Southwest England
Involve yourself in the early human periods—the Bronze and Iron Ages.A gentle walking tour that explores the pre-historic origins and evidence across Wiltshire and Dorset.
Visit several National Trust，English Heritage and UNESCO listed sites including Stonehenge and Maiden Castle and hear talks from the directors of the Wiltshire and Salisbury museums.
7．Which site can you visit along the River Thames
A．Maiden Castle.
B．The Falkirk Wheel.
C．The Wetland Centre.
D．The Salisbury museums.
8．What is the visit to the Southwest England aimed at
A．A closer look at the past.
B．A brief exposure to nature.
C．A new view about mysteries.
D．A deeper understanding of art.
9．What can visitors expect during all the three trips
A．Talks with experts.
B．Visits to museums.
C．History explorations.
D．Scientific research.
强化练(九)
1．B [细节理解题。根据ZooLights：Glow Wild Jan.1－19部分的“$11.95 members，$13.95 general admission”可知，只有获得会员资格才能在“ZooLights show”买到打折的票。故选B。]
2．B [细节理解题。根据Family Fun Winterfest Jan.4部分的“...featuring real snow for the kids to play in.”可知，在“Family Fun Winterfest”这个活动中可以欣赏到真正的雪。故选B。]
3．D [细节理解题。对比四个活动的日期可知，“Youth Fine Arts Course”的持续时间最长。故选D。]
4．A [细节理解题。根据Information部分中的“No entry fee is required for the contest.”可知，诗歌比赛是免费的。故选A。]
5．D [细节理解题。根据Rules部分中的“·Do not use ‘texting’ lingo.Properly spell out all words and type the first word of each line in capital letter.”可知，需要用大写字母键入每行的第一个单词，不是整首诗。故选D。]
6．B [细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中的“one hundred third place winners of a third place gift certificate($25.00 value)”可知，第三名会获得礼品券。故选B。]
7．C [细节理解题。根据London’s sites of scientific interest中的“Explore London’s notable sites of scientific interest along the River Thames...Visit the London Wetland Centre，Kew Gardens，Battersea Power Station，and the Greenwich Observatory.”可知，沿着泰晤士河你可以参观到湿地中心。故选C。]
8．A [细节理解题。根据Pre-Historic Southwest England中的第一段“Involve yourself in the early human periods—the Bronze and Iron Ages.A gentle walking tour that explores the pre-historic origins and evidence across Wiltshire and Dorset.”可知，访问英格兰西南部的目的是仔细看看过去。故选A。]
9．A [细节理解题。根据London’s sites of scientific interest中的“...walking to the Thames Barrier during the day with talks in the evening with some professors”，The science history of Scotland中的“Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment(启蒙)．”和Pre-Historic Southwest England中的“...hear talks from the directors of the Wiltshire and Salisbury museums.”可知，在这三个旅行中，游客可以听取专家的演讲。故选A。]强化练(八) 词句猜测题
A
(2023·湖北武汉5月模考)
Quantum theory(量子理论) is perhaps the most successful scientific idea ever.Yet，a century after its birth，something remains deeply puzzling about quantum theory.It does not tell us how physical systems behave.Instead，it treats any physical system as a black box：if you do this to it now，it will react like that later.What happens in between？The theory simply doesn’t tell us.
An idea has recently begun to catch on.Perhaps there is no need to make anything up about what lies behind quantum theory.Perhaps it really does reveal to us the deep structure of reality，where a property is no more than something that affects something else.Perhaps this is precisely what “properties” are：the effects of interactions.
Think of a simple object such as a blue teacup.Its being blue is not a property of the cup alone：colors happen in our brain as a result of the certain biological structure of our eyes and as a consequence of the interactions between daylight and the cup’s surface.Its being “a teacup” refers to its potential function as a drinking container：for an alien who doesn’t know about drinking tea，the very concept of a teacup is meaningless.As quantum theory shows：they are defined by their physical interactions with the rest of the world.
Then，it comes with a lesson.We understand reality better if we think of it in terms of interactions，not individuals.This is why，in classic game theory，the winners in the long run are those who cooperate.Too foolishly we measure success in terms of an individual’s fortunes.It misunderstands the true nature of reality，and is ultimately self-defeating，which leads to unimaginable consequence and prevents us from addressing challenges that all humankind faces as a whole.
1．What possibly does quantum theory tell according to the text
A．How physical systems behave.
B．How to treat physical systems.
C．What effects one has on itself.
D．What the structure of reality is.
2．How does the author explain “the effects of interactions”？
A．By giving an example.
B．By making a comparison.
C．By quoting a scientist.
D．By conducting a survey.
3．What does “It” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．The consequence we bear.
B．The theory in classic games.
C．The fortunes individuals have.
D．The way to measure success.
4．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To clarify a physics theory.
B．To draw attention to interaction.
C．To challenge a popular idea.
D．To present reflections on games.
B
(2023·广东深圳一模)
From cottages surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife，in My Family and Other Animals，English writer Gerald Durrell provided a vivid account of his family’s time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.
Come for the arresting descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell’s laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family.This book，Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction，“was intended to be a nostalgic(怀旧的) account of natural history，but in the first few pages，I made the mistake of introducing my family.”
Durrell，later known for his zoo keeping and the preservation of wildlife，was just a child during his family’s five-year stay in Corfu.He is 10-year-old Gerry in the book—curious，passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family：his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions，love-struck sister Margo，sporty brother Leslie and his ever-calm，loving mother.
Durrell’s attention to detail is what makes the book so winning，with every sight，sound and smell of the island brought to life.One minute you’ll be laughing as Larry’s clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil-yellow cottage，the next you’ll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea：“Lying on my back in the silky water，staring at the sky，only moving my hands and feet slightly，I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained.”
My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify，being one part travel，one part autobiography，one part natural history，and one part comedy，with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.
As a real delight to read，it’s the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.
5．Which word best describes Durrell’s life in Corfu
A．Risky. B．Busy.
C．Tough. D．Diverse.
6．What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2
A．I introduced my family by mistake.
B．I shouldn’t have introduced my family.
C．I couldn’t help introducing my family.
D．I gave wrong information about my family.
7．What are paragraphs 4 and 5 mainly about
A．The book’s writing feature.
B．Durrell’s rich imagination.
C．Some interesting plots of the book.
D．Some vivid descriptions of the island.
8．What is the purpose of this text
A．To share an experience.
B．To recommend a book.
C．To introduce a writing style.
D．To describe an unusual place.
C
(2023·山东青岛一模)
Everyone knows what makes a good story.Our hero starts their journey as a flawed being.In scene after scene，they face challenges that push them down new paths.By the end of the tale，they overcome setbacks and become a better person in the process.
We love these plots in the novels we read but the principles of a good story offer much more than entertainment.Recent research shows that the narratives we tell ourselves about our lives can powerfully help us recover from stress.People who generate tales of struggling and turning over a new leaf from their own lives appear to have much better mental health.Professor Dan McAdams put forward this idea and discovered that whether someone can describe having had some control over events in their past is an important predictor of mental health.Another key theme involved is finding some kind of positive meaning after stressful events.
McAdams invited 14-and 15-year-olds to join in an experiment to write about their experiences of failure and success.Half of them were then given extra instructions to describe the ways they had made their success a reality and how the failure had changed them for the better.Eight weeks later，members of this group reported greater persistence and better grades in their schoolwork.
Exciting as these results are，some experts sound a few notes of caution.They worry that，hearing about the power of self-narratives，many people may feel they have to find a positive turning point in life.If they can’t，they could end up feeling guilty about having somehow “failed”．
Clearly，self-narratives aren’t the panacea.Nevertheless，if you hope for self-improvement，you can use the findings to good effect.By recognizing ourselves as the hero at the center of our own struggles，we can all become the author of our own destiny and change ourselves for the better.
9．What does the research focus on
A．The causes of stress.
B．The principles of narrative.
C．The connection between struggle and well-being.
D．The link between mental health and self-narratives.
10．Why is the experiment mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To give proof.
B．To make predictions.
C．To draw a conclusion.
D．To make comparisons.
11．What does the underlined word “panacea” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Attempt to get rid of worries.
B．Means of recognizing yourself.
C．Solution to adolescent problems.
D．Guarantee to become better people.
12．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Embrace Life Struggles
B．Be Your Own Hero
C．Ways to Make a Good Story
D．The Power of Self-improvement
强化练(八)
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了量子理论向我们揭示了现实的深层结构以及相互作用的影响。
1．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Perhaps it really does reveal to us the deep structure of reality，where a property is no more than something that affects something else.”可知，量子理论可能告诉我们现实的结构是什么。故选D。]
2．A [推理判断题。根据第三段“Think of a simple object such as a blue teacup...”可推知，作者通过举例子解释“相互作用的影响”。故选A。]
3．D [代词指代题。根据画线词上文“Too foolishly we measure success in terms of an individual’s fortunes.”以及后文“misunderstands the true nature of reality，and is ultimately self-defeating，which leads to unimaginable consequence”可知，我们用个人的财富来衡量成功，这太愚蠢了，这种衡量成功的方法误解了现实的本质，最终会弄巧成拙，导致难以想象的后果。故it指的是“衡量成功的方法”。故选D。]
4．B [写作意图题。根据最后一段中“We understand reality better if we think of it in terms of interactions，not individuals.”可推知，文章的主要目的是吸引人们注意相互作用。故选B。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章推荐了英国作家杰拉尔德·达雷尔的一本书——《追逐阳光之岛》。
5．D [推理判断题。根据第一段“From cottages surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife，in My Family and Other Animals，English writer Gerald Durrell provided a vivid account of his family’s time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.”可知，达雷尔在科孚岛的生活是多样的。故选D。]
6．C [句意猜测题。根据语境和画线句前文“This book，Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction，‘was intended to be a nostalgic(怀旧的) account of natural history，but...’”可知，达雷尔是以幽默的口吻说的这句话。从而推知画线句意为“我情不自禁地介绍了自己的家”。故选C。]
7．A [段落大意题。根据第四段中“Durrell’s attention to detail is what makes the book so winning，with every sight，sound and smell of the island brought to life.”和第五段“My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify，being one part travel，one part autobiography，one part natural history，and one part comedy，with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.”可知，这两段主要介绍了这本书的写作特点。故选A。]
8．B [写作意图题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“As a real delight to read，it’s the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.”可知，这篇文章的目的是推荐《追逐阳光之岛》这本书。故选B。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了最近的研究结果：我们对自己生活的描述可以有力地帮助我们从压力中恢复过来，那些讲述自己在生活中挣扎并重新开始的人似乎有更健康的心理状态。
9．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中“Recent research shows that the narratives we tell ourselves about our lives can powerfully help us recover from stress.People who generate tales of struggling and turning over a new leaf from their own lives appear to have much better mental health.”可知，研究的重点是心理健康和自我叙述之间的联系。故选D。]
10．A [推理判断题。第二段提到研究表明，我们对自己生活的描述可以有力地帮助我们从压力中恢复过来，拥有更健康的心理状态，结合第三段描述的实验过程和结果可推知，在第三段提到这个实验是为了提供证据证明该研究结果。故选A。]
11．D [词义猜测题。根据第四段中“If they can’t，they could end up feeling guilty about having somehow ‘failed’”可知，自我叙述并不能保证自己可以成为更好的人。故画线词意为“保证成为更好的人”。故选D。]
12．B [标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了最近的研究结果：我们对自己生活的描述可以有力地帮助我们从压力中恢复过来。那些讲述自己在生活中挣扎并重新开始的人似乎有更健康的心理状态。我们要认识到自己是奋斗中的英雄，可以主宰自己的命运，让自己变得更好。故B选项“Be Your Own Hero”能概括大意，适合作文章标题。故选B。]
