2024届高考英语阅读理解B篇记叙文15篇（2）-【高考英语考前特训】题型专练（精选2024年各地市模拟好题）（含解析）

【高考英语考前特训】题型专练（精选2024年模拟好题）
阅读理解B篇记叙文15篇（2）（含答案解析）
A
（2024·广东湛江·统考一模）As a doctoral student, I served as a hostess for famous authors and illustrators when they came to participate in the Ohio State University Children’s Literature Conference. I hosted such beloved creators of children’s books as Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney and James Ransome. I would stand at the airport, holding one of their books and waiting to pick them up and then drive them around town to places they needed to go and assist them during autograph sessions. After graduating from my university and accepting a position at Clemson University in 2003, I kept in touch with James Ransome.
In 2005 I received a grant from the government to conduct a family-literacy program. I wanted to see what would happen when I exposed ten African American families with children to books by and about African Americans. I provided each of the families with copies of seven books, five of which were illustrated by James.
The families participated in a series of five monthly workshops, and the final event was a presentation by James and an autograph session with him. I believed this event would be a meaningful way to end the program, by having a famous illustrator of children’s literature come and talk about his work, especially because the families and I had read and responded to several of his books over the course of the five workshops.
James’s visit was informative and enlightening for the families. A parent, Ashley, told me that she sent a note to her son’s teacher about having participated in the program and loaned her son’s autographed copies of James’s books for the class to read. Looking back over my career, this family-literacy program is one of the accomplishments of which I am the proudest, and I am especially pleased that James was part of it.
1．How did the author come into contact with James
A．The author met him by accident at the airport.
B．The author went to him to ask for an autograph.
C．The author hosted him when he attended a conference.
D．The author was introduced to him by a university professor.
2．What can be learned about James
A．He ran monthly workshops.
B．He is an African American.
C．He has written seven books.
D．He graduated from Clemson University.
3．What did James do for the family-literacy program
A．He gave a talk to the families.
B．He loaned his books to the families.
C．He responded to the questions raised by the families.
D．He asked the government to give financial support to the families.
4．What is Ashley’s attitude towards James
A．Doubtful. B．Caring. C．Tolerant. D．Appreciative.
B
（2024·黑龙江哈尔滨·校考一模）Fashion always influences people. Isabella Springmuhl Tejada from Guatemala, one of the first professional fashion designers with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), is proving that fashion goes beyond normal limits.
Tejada who discovered her hobby in childhood said, “I think that fashion design is in my blood.” After all, her grandmother had a studio where she produced Guatemalan-style clothing.And, when she was young, Tejada’s mother gave her fashion magazines to read. Tejada spent hours of her childhood reading the magazines and designing paper dresses for her dolls. By the time she reached high school, Tejada had decided to enter the world.
After being refused by several fashion schools because of her Down syndrome, Tejada found her own path. She signed up for a clothing-making course, where she began to make clothing for “worry dolls”, finger-sized traditional Guatemalan dolls. And she created life-sized dolls and dressed them in the colorful clothes that she’s now famous for. This design experience greatly helped Tejada. She fell in love with traditional Guatemalan patterns and colors. She explained, “I’m lucky to work with traditional cloth, inspired by our culture and representing our country.”
Tejada also pioneered fashion design for people with Down syndrome. She said, “It is difficult for people like me to find suitable clothes. We can be shorter or weaker. That’s why I decided to design clothes that would be perfect for people with Down syndrome.”
Tejada has created her brand, Down to Xjabelle. The new brand took off right away. It made it all the way to London Fashion Week. And the great designer has plans for the future as well. Tejada said, “I want people all over the world to know my designs and to know that people with Down syndrome can do what they set out to do. I want to be able to live on my own.”
5．What awakened Tejada’s love for fashion design
A．Her family’s strong influence.
B．Her visit to a design school.
C．Her efforts to fight her disease.
D．Her work experience in a famous company.
6．What effect did designing clothes for dolls have on Tejada
A．It proved her ability to run a business.
B．It increased her interest in traditional design styles.
C．It strengthened her wish to travel around the world.
D．It inspired her to learn about different cultures.
7．What does Tejada want to convey through her words in the last paragraph
A．Her illness has been successfully cured.
B．She won’t let her disability limit her.
C．Her brand is facing serious competition.
D．She can’t please normal customers with her design ideas.
8．What may be the best title for the text
A．Learn the Value of Traditional Culture
B．Fashion is Closely Connected with Daily Life
C．A Special Designer Turns Her Dream into Reality
D．Develop a Hobby from an Early Age
C
（2024·广东·校联考模拟预测）The story of Oprah Winfrey’s life is one of overcoming incredible odds and achieving great success. Born into poverty in Mississippi, Winfrey faced numerous challenges throughout her childhood. She was raised by her grandmother, who installed in her a love of reading and a strong work ethic. However, Winfrey was also the victim of abuse and neglect, both at home and in her community.
Despite these obstacles, Winfrey showed great promise from a young age. At age 19 she became a news anchor(主播) for the local television station, and in 1976 she was made a reporter and co-anchor for the ABC news in Baltimore, Maryland. She found herself limited by the objectivity required of news reporting, and in 1977 she became co-host of the Baltimore morning show People Are Talking.
Winfrey excelled in the casual and personal talk-show format, and in 1984 she moved to Chicago to host the faltering(衰退的) talk show AM Chicago. Winfrey’s honest and engaging personality quickly turned the program into a success, and in 1985 it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey’s warmth, intelligence, and empathy made her a beloved figure to millions of viewers. She used her platform to address important social issues, such as child abuse, domestic violence, and poverty.
Despite her success, Winfrey faced many challenges along the way. She struggled with her weight, and was often criticized for her appearance. She also faced many personal and professional setbacks in her life and work. However, Winfrey refused to give up. She continued to work hard, launching her own production company, Harpo Productions, and starting her own cable network, OWN. She also became a philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to charitable causes.
Today, Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world. She has won lots of awards for her work. She is also a best-selling author and a respected public speaker. Winfrey’s story provés the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in oneself.
9．What did Oprah Winfrey start her career as
A．A news anchor. B．A talk show co-anchor.
C．A manager of a company. D．A reporter of a TV station.
10．What do we know about The Oprah Winfrey Show from paragraph 3
A．It was a TV program meant to help the local citizens.
B．Oprah Winfrey’s excellent qualities made it successful.
C．It called on viewers to fight against poverty and crimes.
D．It was a program designed only for Oprah Winfrey.
11．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Winfrey faced many doubts about her hosting style.
B．Winfrey set up a company of her own.
C．Winfrey never gave up in face of difficulties.
D．Winfrey contributed lots of money to charities.
12．What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A．To tell us that our life has its ups and downs.
B．To share Winfrey’s life experience with us.
C．To encourage us to work hard in our careers.
D．To sing high praise for Winfrey’s success and qualities.
D
（2024·甘肃平凉·校联考模拟预测）Ugandan student’s study and adaptation of traditional Chinese craft helps build bridges through art. With its balanced, rounded pot and cups, the tea set seems like Chinese ceramic (陶瓷) at first glance. But closer inspection of its pattern reveals an ancient Ugandan design. “My projects always aim to join some aspects of Chinese and Ugandan culture together,” says the tea set’s creator, Ocen Robert.
In 2015, Robert arrived in China from the East African nation to pursue a higher education in ceramic arts at Jingdezhen Ceramic University in East China’s Jiangxi province. The Ugandan is also enrolled in a PhD program focusing on design, with his art pieces sold at national-level exhibitions in China.
He says, “I love it here not only because of its safety, but the raw materials and the production techniques for ceramics here are also among the best in the world.” During his time in China, Robert was given many opportunities to participate in ceramic production, exhibitions and even access to experts-all helping to grow the space where he could express his creativity.
To deepen his understanding and passion for traditional Chinese culture, Robert spends most of his free time in local museums’ culture and history sections. He also gets to know Chinese professionals inside and outside the ceramic world. “I would love to solidify my career as an artist here while helping to link Uganda and China,” Robert says.
“Ugandans are thankful, curious, and passionate about Chinese culture. I would love to introduce the artists back home to study and create ceramic artworks in China and promote them to the world.”
Robert says, “To be a modern artist in Chinese ceramics, one needs to comprehend the full flow of production, which requires years of practice and learning.” One of the most challenging areas of creating his pieces involves creating the “ideal shape and thickness”. He says “I fail at times, but I always practice and try again and again.” Robert has attained the essential spirit of Chinese ceramic arts——accepting and integrating the differences.
13．What is the goal of Robert’s art projects
A．To promote traditional Chinese ceramics in Uganda.
B．To combine elements of Chinese and Ugandan culture.
C．To compete in the international exhibitions.
D．To restore and preserve ancient Ugandan arts.
14．Why did Robert choose to study ceramic arts in China
A．He intended to earn money in China.
B．He desired to achieve a doctoral degree abroad.
C．China has the best ceramic materials and craft.
D．China is safer than any other country.
15．How does Robert deepen his understanding for traditional Chinese culture
A．By visiting famous masters of Chinese history.
B．By comparing it with Ugandan traditions and customs.
C．By acquiring related knowledge from local museums.
D．By participating in art festivals and academic meetings.
16．What words can best describe Robert
A．Creative and perseverant. B．Kind and knowledgeable.
C．Humorous and passionate. D．Courageous and intelligent.
E
（2024·陕西西安·校考模拟预测）In our daily life, it’s the unexpected acts of kindness that often bring us the most joy. This is a story about one such act that occurred in the most unlikely of places — a crowded airplane. It’s a reminder that despite the chaos, there’s always time for sympathy, something Kelsey Zwick and her baby experienced in person.
The mom was traveling to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with her daughter, who required special medical attention due to her premature birth. The journey was filled with the extra luggage of medical equipment and the concerns of a caring mother. As they were settled into their economy seats, a flight attendant approached with the sweetest offer. Just at that time, a first — class passenger noticed them and wanted to offer his seat, hoping it would provide more comfort for them. On hearing that, Zwick was moved to tears by the gesture.
The flight proceeded smoothly with Zwick and her daughter enjoying the unexpected comfort of first class. However, upon landing, Zwick was unable to find the man, as they lost each other in the crowd. Determined to thank him appropriately, she detailed the encounter, from the struggles of traveling with a baby and medical equipment to the heartfelt exchange with the stranger. Then she posted online the message, expressing thanks and recognition of the man’s generosity.
The story, once shared, caught fire online, receiving over 579,000 shares. The viral nature of this post eventually led to the airline connecting Zwick with the benefactor, Jason Kunselman. In an interview, Kunselman humbly shared his perspective, stressing the importance of kindness. This encounter between Zwick and Kunselman serves as a powerful reminder of the impact a simple act of kindness can have. It’s a call to action for all of us to be more observant and considerate of those around us.
17．Why was Zwick moved on the plane
A．Her baby was looked after on the plane.
B．Her problem was solved by a flight attendant.
C．A first-class passenger offered his seat to her.
D．The passengers on the plane told the story of kindness.
18．Why did Zwick want to find the man
A．To give him the extra fee. B．To express her gratitude.
C．To praise his generosity. D．To make an apology to him.
19．What does the underlined word “benefactor” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Contributor. B．Reporter. C．Conductor. D．Organizer.
20．What is implied in the story of Zwick
A．Few people care about the persons around us.
B．The story posted online always attracts a lot of fans.
C．A near neighbor is better than a distant cousin.
D．Acts of kindness always start from our considerateness.
F
（2024·吉林延边·统考一模）When Jenny Streete began caring for older people more than 50 years ago, prejudice was part of her everyday working life. Streete, who grew up in Jamaica and came to England in 1967, had a way of dealing with it: “Just put a smile on your face,” she says. “If you let bad words into your brain, it will only cause you more harm.”
The 81-year-old remembers one instance of abuse.
Streete says: “The sister who was managing the ward (病房) tried to calm a woman down. But I told the sister to let her say what she has to say. I don’t mind.”
The next night, Streete noticed the woman’s blanket had fallen off. She replaced it, telling the patient in a low voice exactly what she was doing and why. The same thing happened the next night, and the next. “But then, the night that I was off duty, that same woman asked the sister: ‘Where is that black lady I don’t want anyone else to look after me while she is on duty. She was so kind.’”
Brought up by her grandparents, Streete found her vocation after a mystery illness that nearly killed her, and left her with permanently damaged vision. She got better, she says, because of “loving care and tenderness”. When she came to England, she was determined to give that care to others.
And Streete hopes to carry on caring for older people as long as possible — although, she says, her children are urging her to retire. She currently works two nights a week in an end-of-life ward which provides specialist nursing. Many of the people she looks after are now a similar age to her.
Her preference for night shifts hasn’t changed, either. She frequently stays on after her shift is finished, to spend time with residents.
She urges those considering a career in care to think hard about why they’re choosing it. “Sometimes, people are not happy because they don’t want to do the job — they have to do it, because there is no other way. Wanting to do it is very different from having to do it.”
But the key quality a care worker needs, she says, is patience, “Some people like to do everything quick-quick-quick, but you have to take your time with residents. I just try to treat everybody the way I would like to be treated.”
21．What do we know about Jenny Streete
A．She never accepts others’ words.
B．She minded so much when abused.
C．She fell ill when she left Jamaica.
D．She has her own opinions about nursing.
22．What motivated Streete to choose her lifelong occupation
A．Her love for England. B．The tender care she got.
C．Older people’s prejudice. D．Her grandparents’ encouragement.
23．What qualities does Streete possess as a nurse
A．Serious and wise. B．Positive but stubborn.
C．Responsible and patient. D．Honest but indifferent.
24．What is the passage mainly about
A．Jenny Streete’s care for others in her whole life.
B．Jenny Streete’s advice on how to find a good job.
C．Jenny Streete’s experiences of fighting disease.
D．Jenny streete’s determination to remove prejudice.
G
（2024·福建漳州·统考二模）Fourteen-year-old Peter often gets helpful tips from his Big Brother, Paul, a 32-year-old computer programmer, is not Peter’s brother. Instead, he is his mentor through an education program called “Big Brothers Big Sisters”.
Paul and Peter have been Big Brother and Little Brother for 1 year. Previously, they met constantly. They would go to Starbucks, walk through different districts of the city or play games. When COVID-19 started spreading, the relationship had to go completely virtual to ensure their health and security. Now things get better and they meet more.
When school is frustrating (令人沮丧的), Peter texts Paul and gets motivated. When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help. Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.
Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter. Peter said, “Paul makes such a far-reaching difference to my life, in my education outside school in particular.” Paul said Peter had an effect on him likewise, saying that his life was enriched. “If you want self-improvement, join in this program. Really, it’s in practice a job worth doing. I’d like to be a lifelong Big. Brother of Peter, and more kids.”
Asked how it started, Paul said when he returned from abroad seven years ago, he started looking for ways to help his community. Then he accidentally found the program.
The program makes the most appropriate matches. Kids from ages 6 to 18 can continue to get help until they turn 21. At present, Big Brothers Big Sisters has about 1 300 kids paired with mentors locally.
25．Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 1
A．Instructor. B．Researcher. C．Learner. D．Expert.
26．What troubled Peter most when he studied at home
A．It was difficult for him to stay focused.
B．His brothers wanted to use his computer.
C．He wanted to talk and play with his brothers.
D．He always had trouble with his math homework.
27．What can we know from the passage
A．Paul will leave Peter when he is 20.
B．Peter and Paul were carefully matched.
C．Paul makes Peter’s life even more difficult.
D．Peter depends on Paul’s advice to make decisions.
28．What can be the best title for this passage
A．Peter and his big brother B．How to make a great match.
C．Big Brothers Big Sisters program D．New ways to help your community
H
（2024·广东茂名·统考一模）In the 7th grade, I was a naughty boy. Ms. Dinos pulled me aside for a fateful chat. What she had to say was simple—I was a follower with the potential of a leader, and what I needed was some new friends and some time to grow up. She suggested to my mother that I repeat the 7th grade. After a pout (噘嘴), a plea and a prayer, I made a deal, “give me the summer and I’ll show you!”
That summer, I made it my business to do just that. By the following school year, I was awarded a medal that valued my efforts. Two of those three friends she warned me of eventually became alcoholics—one an ex-con (前科犯), the other a woman-beater. Ms. Dinos saved my life.
Twenty years later, Ms. Dinos and I were reunited on the internet. However, she didn’t remember the event at all. Right then it hit me. That event that meant so much to me was just a singular moment in her well-lived life. And I learnt that Ms. Dinos had since become a famous garden designer, for she had a gift for planting seeds.
It was only months after reuniting with Ms. Dinos that an old student of my own popped up online. She informed me of the moment that I inspired her. According to her, I once shared a drawing of mine with the class. That student was so moved by the drawing that she wanted to learn to do the same. That picture ignited in her a passion that she later turned into a career. My own little seed was planted and now has grown.
Now understanding what I do about the power of planting seeds, I take every opportunity: share what I can with as many young people as possible. I offer bits of wisdom or words of encouragement, but sometimes just a smile—it goes a long way. I know that one day, when they’re ready for it, that seed I planted will he there, ready to grow.
29．How did the author respond to Ms Dino’ suggestion
A．He ignored the advice. B．He accepted it willingly.
C．He begged for another chance. D．He decided to change schools.
30．From paragraph 3, we can learn that ________.
A．Ms. Dinos could recall the event vividly
B．Ms. Dinos had become a famous leather
C．the author had the same feeling as Ms. Dinos
D．the author was surprised by Ms. Dinos’ reaction
31．What does the underlined word “ignited” mean in paragraph 4
A．Invited. B．Unfolded. C．Sparked. D．Displayed.
32．What does the author most likely want to tell us
A．Seeds need planting. B．We are all gardeners.
C．Pictures perform miracles. D．Ms. Dinos predicts the future.
I
（2024·江西·校联考一模）Zing! Such is the sound of the towline (拖绳) as it flies from my grasp and the motorboat drags it away. It is also the end of my effort to stand on two blue boards and sail across a lake behind a speedboat. “I’ve had it, e get me!” I know he can’t hear me as he rockets off. Besides, I know what he will say—“It’s easy, sweetheart. Just stand up and let the boat do the rest.” Well, I’ve tried to follow his advice, but my shaky legs tell me it’s over. How did it come to this
My father determined that his group of teenagers should learn to water-ski. He knew little about it, but he saw others on the lake with fast crafts (船) and joyful skiers, and decided to join the fun.
On a hot day, he tied the rope and loaded us into life jackets. One by one, he pulled the boys to and from, waving to neighbors on their docks. Then it was the girls’ turn. I jumped in the lake, wore the two heavy skis, pointed them out of the water, and grasped the towline with trembling hands. I had no idea what to do. My father dismissed my fears with a wave of his hand. “Keep the tips up, sweetheart.”
It’s time to give up. But here comes my dad dragging the line, ready for me to try again. I signal that I am ready to get back in the boat, but he smiles and yells, “This time will be magic!”
Dad guns the engine. The weight of an entire lake is on my chest, pushing me back. Like a light switched on in a dark room, my father’s words show me the way. “Just stand up, angel. Just do it.” And so I did, even though I cried aloud.
I take a deep breath and straighten my legs. My blue skis begin to skim (滑过) the lake, like a seagull scanning for snacks!
33．What scene does the author describe in Para. 1
A．Her falling out of a speedboat. B．Her first failure to water-ski.
C．Her touring in a motorboat. D．Her efforts to drive a speedboat.
34．Why did Dad ask his children to learn water-skiing
A．To enjoy the pleasure of it. B．To train them to be players.
C．To teach them surviving skills. D．To win respect from neighbors.
35．What helped the author successfully ski
A．Her desire to win an honor. B．Her fear of being laughed at.
C．Her dad’s professional skills. D．Her dad’s encouraging words.
36．What might be the best title for the text
A．Drive With Father’s Determination B．Explore the Outdoors With Family
C．Learn to Water-Ski on My Own Feet D．Overcome Obstacles on the Speedboat
J
（2024·陕西咸阳·统考一模）No one had called me Melissa in months. Hearing my name was something I took for granted before I was out of work. But now I wasn’t spending time with the people who know me as Melissa: my co-workers, fellow writers, and friends.
I had been at home with my two children for months. Evan, age nine, and Delaney, six, call me Mom or Mama. And I realize that I am fortunate to have wonderful little people in my life who call me Mama — even at 2:00 a.m. when one of them is sick.
Something happened when I stopped hearing my name, though. It became a whole other type of isolation. Before I became Mrs. Face or Mama, I was Melissa.
I never really had a problem with my name. I never considered a name change. Even as an adult, I have never thought a different name would suit me better. I am Melissa, and my name is a big part of my identity.
After a few months at home, I decided to do something just for me. I signed up for a writing class that I’d wanted to take for a long time. Before I became a housewife, I couldn’t get to the class because of childcare concerns. But now I was so excited to be enrolled in the class. At our first session, the instructor began class by addressing us all by name and introducing our first prompt.
“I want you to start by writing’ Right now, I am,’ and then continue with whatever follows that.” she said.
I started writing my piece.Ten minutes later, she asked us to begin sharing. “Melissa, we’ll start with you,” my teacher said.
I cleared my throat and read my first line. “Right now, I am happy,” I said. “I’m happy to be interacting with other adults, happy to be writing, and especially happy to hear my name.”
37．What can we infer about the author
A．She is a caring person. B．She is skilled in writing.
C．She values her own identity. D．She enjoys interacting now.
38．What can we learn about the author’s mood after signing up for the class from the text
A．Distracted. B．Depressed. C．Determined. D．Delighted.
39．What does the underlined word “prompt” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Address. B．Task. C．Advice. D．Friend.
40．What is the text
A．A news report. B．A book review.
C．A personal essay. D．A science fiction.
K
（2024·广东·模拟预测）When I was a child, my grandmother often said people and communication mattered. She backed that up with her own behavior. When she walked down the street, she would speak to everyone. It didn’t matter if you were an elderly person or a child, or if you spoke English or Spanish. She just smiled and talked to everyone.
However, as she aged, she noticed that her approach was becoming rare.She talked about how, in the age of technology, most people don’t think they have time for longer communications than text messages. In fact, people barely speak to one another nowadays. As much as I hated to admit it, I had noticed it too.
My grandmother’s wisdom inspired me to have a pen pal. It all started in 2013. I went to the University of Southern California to meet with Kerstin Zilm, who wanted to interview me about being a student struggling financially (经济上地). I didn’t know much about German culture or the German audience who would listen to the show, but I agreed to do so because I remembered my grandmother’s wisdom. I felt that speaking about my story was better than keeping it to myself. You never knew who could learn from your life experiences.
Soon after knowing my story from the show, a woman named Renate reached out to me, asking how she could help me financially with college. I was grateful that Renate wanted to help, but my pride didn’t allow me to accept money. Thinking of my grandmother’s wisdom, I didn’t let the communication stop. I emailed Renate back, thanking her for her kindness sincerely.
From then on, Renate and I often emailed each other. She even sent me gifts and cakes on my birthday. And whenever I was in trouble, she was always there. She sent me virtual (虚拟的) hugs at the moments when I needed them most. Though I have never met her in person, she is one of the most important people in my life. And I promise I will turn all the virtual hugs into real ones one day.
41．What can we know about the author’s grandmother
A．She had made lots of foreign friends.
B．She valued good family relationships.
C．She enjoyed hanging about in the streets.
D．She considered connecting with others important.
42．What did the author notice about the people today
A．They prefer to be alone.
B．They dream of having a pen pal.
C．They have limited communication with others.
D．They dislike sending each other long text messages.
43．Why did the author decide to do the interview
A．She thought sharing her story might be helpful.
B．She wanted to spread her grandmother’s wisdom.
C．She hoped it would help her make some friends.
D．She expected to gain some work experience.
44．What happened to the author after the show was broadcast
A．She was able to afford college.
B．She started to practice German with Renate.
C．She accepted financial help from Renate.
D．She developed a deep friendship with a stranger.
L
（2024·山西临汾·校联考模拟预测）Julia Whelan climbed into the double-walled, foam-insulated booth in her home office near Palm Springs, Calif. In preparation, she had stopped drinking alcohol the night before, had avoided dairy since waking at 6 a. m. and had run through the humming and vocalizing of her warm-up exercises. Her glass jar filled with water, her Vaseline lip therapy at hand, she was ready to work.
Whelan, 38, the comforting, confident female voice behind more than 400 audio-books, is so sought-after that six months’ notice is required. Once she has taken on a project, she reads through the book once or twice, deciding on themes to highlight when she gets into the recording booth by using different tones and accents, and emphasizing certain words. “Narrating a book really is a performance,” she said, “and it can be harder to do than acting, because I can’t use my eyes or facial expression to communicate something to the audience.”
Her narrating voice, slightly different from her regular speech, is crisp and low-pitched. There is no singsong, no up speak, “I have an absolute affection on her voice, with a detached but not uninterested tone that makes her a very persuasive storyteller. When I listen to Julia read my stories, it sounds like she is calling you over to tell you a great story.” said Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine’s Washington correspondent.
Flynn, an American writer and film maker, decided against rereading the book Gone Girl, opting instead to listen to the narration when preparing to write the screenplay for the film adaptation. “Julia gave me the benefit of listening to Amy and seeing the world through her eyes,” Flynn said. Just before the pandemic, Whelan began her writing Thank You for Listening. She learned about her writing when she experienced it as a narrator. “There is something about it that changes when you’re performing it,” Whelan said, “I read the book out loud during every stage of its revisions but it’s different when you sit down and have the microphone in front of you. When I finally am inhabiting all the characters, the story comes to life.”
45．Why did Julia Whelan make the preparations
A．To avoid muscle strain.
B．At her followers’ request.
C．To build up her confidence.
D．For her occupational necessity.
46．What can we learn about Whelan from paragraph 2
A．She is a serious-minded narrator.
B．Her accent is typical of her narration.
C．She earns people’s admiration in acting.
D．Her body language speaks louder than voice.
47．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “detached” in paragraph 3
A．Relaxing.
B．Flat.
C．Silky.
D．Critical.
48．What does the author indicate by mentioning Whelan’s writing experience
A．Whelan’s exceptional writing talent.
B．Whelan’s deep gratitude to the audience.
C．The hardship of Whelan’s interpreting stories.
D．The contribution of Whelan’s narration to writing.
M
（2024·湖南岳阳·统考一模）How to release your art potential Traditionally. people may bury themselves in learning painting skills at a studio and begin from drawing lines. However, Maggie Wiebe, a 21-year-old girl from Stamps School of Art &Design at the University of Michigan, has her own method.
Wiebe and her school friend Jessie Rice are trying to do something that shows their love for art and also benefits the environment. For the past year or so, they have tended a garden at their campus farm, planting a variety of colorful flowers, as well as flax (亚麻) to make linen and paper to be used in art.
Inspired by a group of old ladies in Canada who plant sustainable art materials and post their videos on social platform YouTube, Wiebe learned about how to plant, harvest and separate fibers. She planted different fruits and vegetables traditionally used to dye (给……染色) fabrics. She then put their peels (外皮) into boiled water and added hot pressurized air to make a dye. For her, it’s a demanding but enjoyable process.
Wiebe and Rice plan to eventually buy some land in Detroit to grow these sustainable art materials—a dye, fiber and pigment garden— “a bigger version of what we’re already doing”, Wiebe told Minnesota News. “We’d set it up like an organization where artists can volunteer a few hours a week and then use all of the plants that we grow. ”
Wiebe also likes fiber-based art, such as quilting, weaving and sewing. She has applied those techniques to her recent works, displayed as part of the annual Senior Exhibition at her school. During her sophomore year, Wiebe joined the Michigan Daily as an illustrator, learning to conceptualize and complete complex illustrations on tight deadlines. Wiebe’s works received a lot of help from others. “Because the art school doesn’t have departments, we have studio coordinators who take care of each studio. “she said. “I see them every day, and they’ve helped me a lot. ”
49．What can we learn about Wiebe from the first two paragraphs
A．She realized her potential. B．She longed to be a gardener.
C．She was fond of growing plants. D．She had an environmentally friendly mind.
50．What did Wiebe learn from watching videos
A．To get fibers eventually. B．To peel fabrics skillfully
C．To grow plants traditionally. D．To dye fabrics individually.
51．Why is Detroit referred to in Paragraph 4
A．To review Wiebe’s future plan.
B．To present Wiebe’s contribution.
C．To display Wiebe’s future prospect.
D．To promote an application of Wiebe’s idea.
52．Which of the following best describes Wiebe’s work
A．Practice makes perfect. B．Creativity is productivity.
C．Unity is strength. D．Curiosity is motivation.
N
（2024·湖南永州·统考二模）At 98, Dick Van Dyke still sings with his group, The Vantastix, and still makes it all look easy. When asked how important it is that he’s having fun when he’s doing it, Van Dyke replied, “My whole career has relied on that. It’s such a blessing to find a way of making a living that you love. I feel so sorry for people who hate their job. I look forward to going to work every morning!”
And some of his work helped define a generation. Take “The Dick Van Dyke Show”; it ran for five years on CBS, and it was such a hit that they’re bringing it back. This week, CBS aired a two-hour tribute (致敬), “Dick Van Dyke, 98 Years of Magic”, and for the occasion, they recreated the original Dick Van Dyke Show” set, down to that well-known sofa.
Early in his career Van Dyke was quoted as saying he only wanted to make films his children could watch. That got the attention of Walt Disney, who promptly cast him in “Mary Poppins”. And his next few films were equally family-friendly, like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” which happened to have been co-written by James Bond creator Ian Fleming. From then on, Van Dyke was almost always assigned to play the good guy, though he claims to have missed out on a choice part: “Yeah, I could have been James Bond. When Sean Connery left, the producer said, ‘Would you like to be the next Bond ’ I said, ‘Have you heard my British accent ’ That’s a true story!”
It seems that in show biz the true legends never stop. In an interview from 2017 with his friends, Van Dyke described what it was like hitting 90: “People are more afraid of aging than they are of death these days. And I want to say that remain young in heart and there’s a lot of good living to do.”
53．What can we infer from Dyke’s reply in Paragraph 1
A．He enjoys his job. B．He hates morning work.
C．He sees his job as a burden. D．He prefers leisure to work.
54．What did CBS do for Dyke
A．They created a new set for his show.
B．They bought a famous sofa for him.
C．They made a special program for him.
D．They invited young generation to watch his show.
55．Which statement is true about Dyke’s career
A．His films are rarely family-friendly.
B．His films are only made for his children.
C．Van Dyke was always playing the good guy.
D．Van Dyke had the chance to play James Bond.
56．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Forever Young. B．Work Comes First.
C．Always Have Fun. D．Legends Are Timeless.
O
（2024·浙江杭州·学军中学校考模拟预测）I’m a walker, logging an average of 9000 steps a day several times a week around my neighborhood. On recent trips to Copenhagen and Stockholm, I noticed tall, fit Scandinavians (斯堪法尼亚人) walking along on city streets with poles, as if they were cross-country skiing without any snow.
It was a surprise to learn that the addition of the poles makes it a more vigorous, full-body exercise than simply walking – and, as a 76-year-old looking to stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors, I decided to give it a try.
There’s plenty of help online for the new Nordic (北 欧的 ) walker: stand tall, swing your arms out as if to shake hands, and plant your poles with vigour. Then there’s the little matter of the strap (带子) on the pole. This allows the walker to grip the pole when thrusting forward and then relax that hand as the other hand pushes forward – a skill of coordination that builds stronger muscles.
For a warm-up, I started slow: Nordic walking down the hall that extends from my front door to the deck. Keeping balance wasn’t my only problem. The novel use of my arms and upper body was surprisingly demanding. After half an hour, my heart was pounding and I was sweating, but I still wasn’t much good.
Still, I carried on because there’s no arguing with the exercise’s benefits. Nordic walkers’ upper-body exercise increases their heart rate significantly more than walking without poles. And according to cardiologist Dr Aaron Baggish, with poles “you’re engaging 80 to 90 per cent of your muscles.” It also helps people with Parkinson’s, says Burrill. “We put poles in their hands and it’s amazing because they start walking with real rhythm.”
After a few clumsy days of being convinced I would never succeed, suddenly everything clicked. Not only was I able to coordinate the movements, I was aware that my heart, arms and core were getting a workout. Nordic walking is a form of exercise I expect to enjoy for years to come.
57．What inspired the writer to try Nordic walking
A．Enjoying the outdoor skiing. B．Observing Scandinavians walking.
C．Getting tired of simple walking. D．Fancying a healthy lifestyle.
58．What was the main challenge for the author during the initial stages of Nordic walking
A．Building strong muscle in the arms.
B．Using arms and upper body harmoniously.
C．Sweating with heart pounding.
D．Feeling discouraged for lack of progress.
59．What does the author want to show by mentioning people with Parkinson’s
A．The great benefits of Nordic walking.
B．The wide practice of Nordic walking.
C．The urgency to promote Nordic walking.
D．The promising future of Nordic walking.
60．What is the author’s intention in writing this passage
A．To persuade readers to try Nordic walking for fun.
B．To share the experience of trying a new fitness activity.
C．To emphasize the great difficulties of Nordic walking.
D．To compare Nordic walking with simple walking.
参考答案：
1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者开展一个家庭扫盲计划，邀请了儿童书籍创作者詹姆斯·兰瑟姆来参加，詹姆斯发表了讲话，鼓励了很多家庭。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“As a doctoral student, I served as a hostess for famous authors and illustrators when they came to participate in the Ohio State University Children’s Literature Conference. I hosted such beloved creators of children’s books as Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney and James Ransome.(在读博士期间，我为前来参加俄亥俄州立大学儿童文学大会的著名作家和插画家担任主持人。我邀请了尼基·格莱姆斯、杰里·平克尼和詹姆斯·兰瑟姆等受人喜爱的儿童书籍创作者)”可知，当James参加会议时，是作者接待了他，从而接触。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I wanted to see what would happen when I exposed ten African American families with children to books by and about African Americans. I provided each of the families with copies of seven books, five of which were illustrated by James.(我想看看当我让十个有孩子的非裔美国家庭阅读非裔美国人写的和关于非裔美国人的书时会发生什么。我给每个家庭提供了七本书，其中五本是詹姆斯的插图)”可知，James是一个非裔美国人。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据第三段“The families participated in a series of five monthly workshops, and the final event was a presentation by James and an autograph session with him. I believed this event would be a meaningful way to end the program, by having a famous illustrator of children’s literature come and talk about his work, especially because the families and I had read and responded to several of his books over the course of the five workshops.(这些家庭参加了一系列每月五个的研讨会，最后的活动是詹姆斯的演讲和他的签名会。我相信这次活动将是结束这个项目的一个有意义的方式，让一位著名的儿童文学插画家来谈谈他的作品，特别是因为我和我的家人在五个研讨会的过程中阅读并回应了他的几本书)”可知，James在家庭扫盲计划中，对家庭发表了讲话。故选A。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“James’s visit was informative and enlightening for the families. A parent, Ashley, told me that she sent a note to her son’s teacher about having participated in the program and loaned her son’s autographed copies of James’s books for the class to read. Looking back over my career, this family-literacy program is one of the accomplishments of which I am the proudest, and I am especially pleased that James was part of it.(詹姆斯的访问对这些家庭来说是有益的和有启发的。一位名叫阿什利的家长告诉我，她给儿子的老师发了一张便条，告诉他自己参加了这个项目，并把儿子亲笔签名的詹姆斯的书借给了全班学生阅读。回顾我的职业生涯，这个家庭扫盲计划是我最自豪的成就之一，我特别高兴詹姆斯是其中的一员)”可推知，Ashley对James的态度是“欣赏的”。故选D。
5．A 6．B 7．B 8．C
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Isabella Springmuhl Tejada，她是第一个患有唐氏综合征的专业时装设计师，克服了种种困难，实现了自己的梦想。
5．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Tejada who discovered her hobby in childhood said, “I think that fashion design is in my blood.” After all, her grandmother had a studio where she produced Guatemalan-style clothing. And, when she was young, Tejada’s mother gave her fashion magazines to read.(Tejada从小就发现了自己的爱好，她说：“我认为时装设计已经融入了我的血液。”毕竟，她的祖母有一个制作危地马拉风格服装的工作室。小的时候，Tejada的妈妈给她看时尚杂志)”可知，Tejada对时装设计的热爱源自于家庭对她的影响。故选A。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“She signed up for a clothing-making course, where she began to make clothing for “worry dolls”, finger-sized traditional Guatemalan dolls. And she created life-sized dolls and dressed them in the colorful clothes that she’s now famous for. This design experience greatly helped Tejada. She fell in love with traditional Guatemalan patterns and colors. (她报名参加了一个服装制作课程，在那里她开始为手指大小的危地马拉传统玩偶“忧虑娃娃”制作服装。她制作了真人大小的娃娃，并让它们穿上现在她出名的五颜六色的衣服。这段设计经历对Tejada帮助很大。她爱上了危地马拉传统的图案和颜色)”可知，为娃娃设计衣服使得Tejada爱上了危地马拉传统的图案和颜色。故选B。
7．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Tejada said, “I want people all over the world to know my designs and to know that people with Down syndrome can do what they set out to do. I want to be able to live on my own.”(Tejada说：“我想让全世界的人都知道我的设计，让他们知道唐氏综合症患者可以做他们想做的事情。我希望能够独立生活。”)”可知，Tejada想以自己的经历告诉别人唐氏综合症患者可以做他们想做的事情，也就是说她不会让残疾限制自己的梦想。故选B。
8．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Fashion always influences people. Isabella Springmuhl Tejada from Guatemala, one of the first professional fashion designers with Down syndrome, is proving that fashion goes beyond normal limits.(时尚总是影响着人们。来自危地马拉的Isabella Springmuhl Tejada是首批患有唐氏综合症的专业时装设计师之一，她正在证明时尚超越了正常的限制)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了患有唐氏综合征的时装设计师Isabella Springmuhl Tejada如何克服困难，将自己的梦想变为现实的故事。因此，最佳标题应该是C选项，即“A Special Designer Turns Her Dream into Reality(一个特殊的设计师实现了她的梦想)”。故选C。
9．A 10．B 11．C 12．D
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。短文讲述了奥普拉·温弗瑞的事迹，对她的成就和品质给与了高度的评价。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段“At age 19 she became a news anchor(主播) for the local television station”（19岁时，她成为当地电视台的新闻主播）可知，Oprah Winfrey的职业生涯适于新闻主播。故选A项。
10．推理判断题。根据第三段“in 1984 she moved to Chicago to host the faltering(衰退的) talk show AM Chicago. Winfrey’s honest and engaging personality quickly turned the program into a success, and in 1985 it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show.”（1984年，她搬到芝加哥，主持摇摇欲坠的脱口秀节目“AM Chicago”。温弗瑞的诚实和迷人的个性很快使这个节目获得了成功，并于1985年更名为“The Oprah Winfrey Show”）可知，奥普拉·温弗瑞的优秀品质使节目成功。故选B项。
11．主旨大意题。根据第四段“However, Winfrey refused to give up. She continued to work hard, launching her own production company, Harpo Productions, and starting her own cable network, OWN.”（然而，温弗瑞拒绝放弃。她继续努力工作，创办了自己的制作公司Harpo Productions，并创办了自己的有线电视网络OWN。）可知，第四段主要关于温弗瑞在困难面前从不放弃。故选C项。
12．推理判断题。根据第一段“The story of Oprah Winfrey’s life is one of overcoming incredible odds and achieving great success.”（奥普拉·温弗瑞的一生是一个克服难以置信的困难并取得巨大成功的故事。）可知，短文的目的是对温弗瑞的成功和品质给予高度赞扬。故选D项。
13．B 14．C 15．C 16．A
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过Robert在中国学习的经历， 讲述了中国陶瓷在加深国际关系中起到的桥梁作用。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段中Robert所说“My projects always aim to join some aspects of Chinese and Ugandan culture together.(我的项目一直致力于将中国和乌干达文化的某些方面结合在一起。)”可知，Robert艺术项目的目标是结合中国和乌干达文化的元素。故选B项。
14．细节理解题。根据第三段中Robert所说“I love it here not only because of its safety, but the raw materials and the production techniques for ceramics here are also among the best in the world. (我喜欢这里不仅因为它的安全，而且这里的原材料和陶瓷生产技术也是世界上最好的。)”可知，因为中国有最好的陶瓷材料和工艺，所以Robert选择在中国学习陶瓷艺术。故选C项。
15．细节理解题。根据第四段中“To deepen his understanding and passion for traditional Chinese culture, Robert spends most of his free time in local museums’ culture and history sections. (为了加深对中国传统文化的理解和热情，Robert把大部分空闲时间都花在了当地博物馆的文化和历史板块上。)”可知，Robert从当地博物馆获取相关知识来加深他对中国传统文化的理解。故选C项。
16．推理判断题。根据第三段中“During his time in China, Robert was given many opportunities to participate in ceramic production, exhibitions and even access to experts-all helping to grow the space where he could express his creativity.(在中国期间，Robert有很多机会参与陶瓷制作、展览，甚至接触专家，这些都帮助他扩大了表达创造力的空间。)”可知，Robert有创造力；根据最后一段中“I fail at times, but I always practice and try again and again. (我有时会失败，但我总是练习，一次又一次地尝试。)”可知，他很有毅力。故选A项。
17．C 18．B 19．A 20．D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了飞机上一个头等舱的陌生乘客主动与经济舱的一位带有患病婴儿的乘客Zwick交换座位，以便为其提供舒适方便的故事。
17．细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“Just at that time, a first-class passenger noticed them and wanted to offer his seat, hoping it would provide more comfort for them. On hearing that, Zwick was moved to tears by the gesture.(就在这时，一位头等舱乘客注意到了他们，想让座给他们，希望能让他们更舒服。听到这个，兹威克被这个姿态感动得流下了眼泪)”可知，一个头等舱的乘客主动提出跟Zwick换座位，这让Zwick非常感动。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据第三段的“However, upon landing, Zwick was unable to find the man, as they lost each other in the crowd. Determined to thank him appropriately, she detailed the encounter, from the struggles of traveling with a baby and medical equipment to the heartfelt exchange with the stranger. (然而，着陆后，兹威克无法找到这个人，因为他们在人群中失去了彼此。为了适当地感谢他，她详细描述了这次相遇，从带着婴儿和医疗设备旅行的挣扎，到与陌生人的真诚交流)”可知，兹维克想找那个男人来表达她的感激之情。故选B。
19．词句猜测题。根据上文的内容及下文的“In an interview, Kunselman humbly shared his perspective, stressing the importance of kindness.(在一次采访中，Kunselman谦虚地分享了他的观点，强调了善良的重要性)””可知，划线词意为“捐赠者，恩人”，与A项同义。故选A。
20．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“This encounter between Zwick and Kunselman serves as a powerful reminder of the impact a simple act of kindness can have. It’s a call to action for all of us to be more observant and considerate of those around us.(兹威克和昆塞尔曼的相遇有力地提醒了我们，一个简单的善举也能产生巨大的影响。这是对我们所有人的行动呼吁，让我们更加观察和体谅我们周围的人)”可推知，Zwick的故事告诉我们，善举总是从我们的体贴开始的。故选D。
21．D 22．B 23．C 24．A
【解析】本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了珍妮·斯特里特从事护理行业的一生和她对护理的看法。
21．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Streete, who grew up in Jamaica and came to England in 1967, had a way of dealing with it: “Just put a smile on your face,” she says. “If you let bad words into your brain, it will only cause you more harm.”(斯特里特在牙买加长大，1967年来到英国，她有一种应对方法：“只要脸上带着微笑，”她说。“如果你让坏消息进入你的大脑，它只会给你带来更多的伤害。”)”可知，Jenny Streete对护理有自己的见解。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Brought up by her grandparents, Streete found her vocation after a mystery illness that nearly killed her, and left her with permanently damaged vision. She got better, she says, because of “loving care and tenderness”. When she came to England, she was determined to give that care to others.(斯特里特由她的祖父母抚养长大，在一场神秘的疾病几乎要了她的命，并使她的视力永久受损后，她找到了自己的职业。她说，由于“关爱和温柔”，她的病情有所好转。当她来到英国时，她决定把这种照顾带给别人)”可知，Streete曾由于疾病备受照顾，当她好了之后，她决定照顾别人。故选B项。
23．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“She urges those considering a career in care to think hard about why they’re choosing it.(她敦促那些考虑从事护理行业的人好好想想自己为什么要选择这个行业)”可推知，她认真负责；根据文章最后一段“But the key quality a care worker needs, she says, is patience, “Some people like to do everything quick-quick-quick, but you have to take your time with residents. I just try to treat everybody the way I would like to be treated.”(但她说，护工需要的关键品质是耐心，“有些人喜欢做任何事都快——快——快，但你必须花时间和老人待在一起。我希望别人怎样对待我，我就怎样对待每个人。”)”可推知，她十分有耐心。故选C项。
24．主旨大意题。根据文章内容第一段“When Jenny Streete began caring for older people more than 50 years ago, prejudice was part of her everyday working life. (50多年前，当珍妮·斯特里特开始照顾老年人时，偏见是她日常工作生活的一部分)”及倒数第四段“And Streete hopes to carry on caring for older people as long as possible — although, she says, her children are urging her to retire.(斯特里特希望尽可能长时间地照顾老年人——尽管她说，她的孩子们敦促她退休)”全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了珍妮·斯特里特从事护理行业的一生和她对护理的看法。故选A项。
25．A 26．A 27．B 28．A
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了共同参与“Big Brothers Big Sisters”教育项目的Peter和Paul被匹配在一起的故事。
25．词句猜测题。根据第三段“When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help.(当他不懂一道数学题时，他就向Paul求助。)”和文章第四段“Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter.(Paul比彼得年长，有更多的人生经历。他帮助Peter从不同的角度积极地看待问题，但他从不替Peter做决定。)”可知，划线词所在句子表示相反，Paul通过一个名为“Big Brothers Big Sisters”的教育项目成为Peter的导师。由此可知，mentor意为“导师”。故选A。
26．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.(Paul甚至给了Peter建议，让他不要在家里上网上课时分心。他和四个兄弟住在一起，他们在一个空间里聊天、玩耍和打架。)”可推知，Peter在家学习时最大的困扰是他难以集中注意力。故选A。
27．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The program makes the most appropriate matches.(该项目会做最合适的匹配。)”可知，Peter和Paul是被精心匹配的。故选B。
28．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了共同参与“Big Brothers Big Sisters”教育项目的Peter和Paul被匹配在一起的故事。A项：Peter and his big brother(Peter和他的大哥哥)是最佳标题。故选A。
29．C 30．D 31．C 32．B
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候受到教师Ms. Dinos的鼓舞，老师的话在作者的心中埋下了努力奋斗的种子。多年后，作者成为老师，他也在学生的心中埋下努力向上的种子。
29．细节理解题。根据第一段“After a pout (噘嘴), a plea and a prayer, I made a deal, “give me the summer and I’ll show you!”(在噘嘴、恳求和祈祷之后，我做了一个交易：“给我一个夏天，我证明给你看！”)”可知，作者请求Dinos女士再给他一次机会。故选C。
30．细节理解题。根据第三段“Twenty years later, Ms. Dinos and I were reunited on the internet. However, she didn’t remember the event at all. Right then it hit me. That event that meant so much to me was just a singular moment in her well-lived life.(二十年后，Dinos女士和我在互联网上重逢。然而，她完全不记得这件事了。我感到震惊。那件对我意义重大的事只是她美好生活中的一个特殊时刻)”可知，作者对Dinos女士的反应感到惊讶。故选D。
31．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“According to her, I once shared a drawing of mine with the class. That student was so moved by the drawing that she wanted to learn to do the same.(据她说，我曾经和全班同学分享过我的一幅画。那个学生被这幅画打动了，她想学同样的画)”后文“in her a passion that she later turned into a career”可知，那张照片点燃了那个学生的热情，后来她把这种热情变成了事业。故划线词意思是“点燃”。故选C。
32．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Now understanding what I do about the power of planting seeds, I take every opportunity: share what I can with as many young people as possible. I offer bits of wisdom or words of encouragement, but sometimes just a smile—it goes a long way. I know that one day, when they’re ready for it, that seed I planted will he there, ready to grow.(现在我明白了我所做的播种的力量，我抓住每一个机会:与尽可能多的年轻人分享我所能做的。我提供一些智慧或鼓励的话语，但有时只是一个微笑——它会有很长的路要走。我知道有一天，当他们准备好了，我种下的种子就会在那里，准备生长)”结合文章主要讲述了作者小时候受到教师Ms. Dinos的鼓舞，老师的话在作者的心中埋下了努力奋斗的种子。多年后，作者成为老师，他也在学生的心中埋下努力向上的种子。可知，作者最有可能想告诉我们：我们都是园丁。故选B。
33．B 34．A 35．D 36．C
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了作者在父亲的鼓励下学习滑水的经历。通过这次经历，作者明白了在人生中，要依靠自己才能取得成功的道理。
33．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Such is the sound of the towline (拖绳) as it flies from my grasp and the motorboat drags it away. It is also the end of my effort to stand on two blue boards and sail across a lake behind a speedboat. “I’ve had it, e get me!” I know he can’t hear me as he rockets off. Besides, I know what he will say—“It’s easy, sweetheart. Just stand up and let the boat do the rest.” Well, I’ve tried to follow his advice, but my shaky legs tell me it’s over. How did it come to this (这就是拖绳从我手中飞走的声音，摩托艇把它拖走了。这也是我站在两块蓝板上，在快艇后面驶过湖面的努力的结束。“我受够了，爸爸。快来救我!”我知道他走的时候听不见我的声音。此外，我知道他会说：“这很容易，亲爱的。站起来，剩下的就让船来做吧。”我试着听从他的建议，但我颤抖的腿告诉我一切都结束了。事情是怎么发展到这个地步的 )”可知，这一段主要描写了作者第一次学习滑水失败的情景。故选B。
34．细节理解题。根据第二段的“He knew little about it, but he saw others on the lake with fast crafts (船) and joyful skiers, and decided to join the fun. (他对此所知甚少，但他看到湖上其他人驾着快艇和快乐的滑水这，便决定加入其中。)” 可知，作者父亲让孩子们学习滑水，是为了让他们也享受其中的乐趣。故选A。
35．细节理解题。根据第五段的“Like a light switched on in a dark room, my father’s words show me the way. (就像黑暗的房间里亮起了一盏灯，父亲的话为我指明了方向。)”可知，作者准备放弃的时候想起了父亲鼓励的话语，从而继续练习滑水，并且取得了成功。故选D。
36．主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第一段“ “I’ve had it, e get me!” I know he can’t hear me as he rockets off. Besides, I know what he will say—“It’s easy, sweetheart. Just stand up and let the boat do the rest.” Well, I’ve tried to follow his advice, but my shaky legs tell me it’s over. (“我受够了，爸爸。快来救我!”我知道他走的时候听不见我的声音。此外，我知道他会说：“这很容易，亲爱的。站起来，剩下的就让船来做吧。”我试着听从他的建议，但我颤抖的腿告诉我一切都结束了)”，倒数第三段“ It’s time to give up. But here comes my dad dragging the line, ready for me to try again. I signal that I am ready to get back in the boat, but he smiles and yells, “This time will be magic!”(是时候放弃了。但是我爸爸拖着绳子过来了，准备让我再试一次。我示意我已经准备好回到船上，但他微笑着喊道:“这次将是神奇的!”)”和最后一段“ I take a deep breath and straighten my legs. My blue skis begin to skim (滑过) the lake, like a seagull scanning for snacks!(我深吸一口气，伸直双腿。我的蓝色滑雪板开始掠过湖面，就像一只海鸥在寻找零食!)”可知，文章主要介绍了作者的父亲让孩子们学习滑水，作者尝试了多次后仍然失败，在准备放弃的时候，父亲给予她鼓励，作者因此坚持学习依靠自己最终取得了成功的故事。因此C项“Learn to Water-Ski on My Own Feet(学会用自己的脚滑水)”最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
37．C 38．D 39．B 40．C
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为照顾家庭，被逐渐忽视了自己过去的身份，于是作者决定为自己做点什么，报名了一个写作班。作者能和其他人互动感到很高兴。
37．推理判断题。根据第一段“Hearing my name was something I took for granted before I was out of work.(在我失业之前，听到我的名字是一件理所当然的事情)”以及第四段“I am Melissa, and my name is a big part of my identity.(我是梅丽莎，我的名字是我身份的重要组成部分)”可推知，作者重视自己的身份。故选C。
38．推理判断题。根据倒数第四段“I signed up for a writing class that I’d wanted to take for a long time. Before I became a housewife, I couldn’t get to the class because of childcare concerns. But now I was so excited to be enrolled in the class.(我报了一个写作班，这是我很久以来一直想上的。在我成为家庭主妇之前，因为照顾孩子的问题，我不能去上课。但现在我很兴奋能加入这个班)”可推知，作者报名后很高兴。故选D。
39．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“At our first session, the instructor began class by addressing us all by name and introducing our first t prompt.(在我们的第一节课上，老师在开始上课时点名并介绍了我们的第一个prompt)”以及倒数第三段““I want you to start by writing’ Right now, I am,’ and then continue with whatever follows that.” she said.(“我希望你从写‘现在，我是’开始，然后继续写接下来的内容。她说)”可知，在的第一节课上，老师开始点名，并介绍了第一个写作任务。故划线词意思是“任务”。故选B。
40．推理判断题。根据文章主要讲述了作者因为照顾家庭，被逐渐忽视了自己过去的身份，于是作者决定为自己做点什么，报名了一个写作班。作者能和其他人互动感到很高兴。可推知，文章是一篇个人短文。故选C。
41．D 42．C 43．A 44．D
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。作者的祖母十分重视人与人之间的交流。在她的影响下，作者成功地结识了一位笔友，并与其建立了深厚的友谊。
41．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When I was a child, my grandmother often said people and communication mattered. She backed that up with her own behavior. When she walked down the street, she would speak to everyone. It didn’t matter if you were an elderly person or a child, or if you spoke English or Spanish. (当我还是个孩子的时候，我的祖母经常说人和沟通很重要。她用自己的行为证明了这一点。当她走在街上时，她和每个人说话，无论是老人还是孩子，说英语还是西班牙语。)”可知，祖母认为与他人交往很重要。故选D项。
42．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In fact, people barely speak to one another nowadays. As much as I hated to admit it, I had noticed it too.(事实上，现在人们彼此之间几乎不说话。尽管我不愿承认，但我也注意到了这一点。)”可知，人们之间的交流是有限的。故选C项。
43．细节理解题。根据第三段“I didn’t know much about German culture or the German audience who would listen to the show, but I agreed to do so because I remembered my grandmother’s wisdom. I felt that speaking about my story was better than keeping it to myself. You never knew who could learn from your life experiences.(我不太了解德国文化，也不太了解会听这个节目的德国观众，但我还是同意了，因为我记得祖母的智慧。我觉得把我的故事讲出来总比憋在心里好。你永远不知道谁会从你的生活经历中学习。)”可知，作者决定做这个采访是因为她认为分享她的故事可能会有所帮助。故选A项。
44．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“From then on, Renate and I often emailed each other. She even sent me gifts and cakes on my birthday. And whenever I was in trouble, she was always there. She sent me virtual (虚拟的) hugs at the moments when I needed them most.(从那以后，我和Renate经常发邮件。她甚至在我生日那天送我礼物和蛋糕。每当我有麻烦的时候，她总是在我身边。在我最需要的时候，她给了我虚拟的拥抱。)”可知，节目播出后作者与一个陌生人建立了深厚的友谊。故选D项。
45．D 46．A 47．B 48．D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了有声书朗读者Julia Whelan的工作和感悟以及别人对她的评价。
45．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“In preparation, she had stopped drinking alcohol the night before, had avoided dairy since waking at 6 a. m. and had run through the humming and vocalizing of her warm-up exercises. Her glass jar filled with water, her Vaseline lip therapy at hand, she was ready to work. (为了做好准备，她在前一天晚上停止喝酒，从早上6点醒来就避免喝牛奶，并完成了热身练习中的哼唱和发声。她的玻璃瓶里装满了水，她的凡士林唇膏在手，她准备好工作了。)”可知，她做的这些事情是给开始工作做好准备，由此可推测出，这是她的职业必要。故选D。
46．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Once she has taken on a project, she reads through the book once or twice, deciding on themes to highlight when she gets into the recording booth by using different tones and accents, and emphasizing certain words. (一旦她承担了一个项目，她会通读一两次书，当她进入录音室时会通过使用不同的音调和口音来决定要突出的主题，并强调某些单词。)”可推测出，她对待工作非常严肃认真。故选A。
47．词义猜测题。but前后是转折关系，“but not uninterested tone”表示“但并非不感兴趣的语调”，由此可推测出，她的语调非常平淡，但并非不感兴趣。detached意为“平淡的”，和flat的意思相近。故选B。
48．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She learned about her writing when she experienced it as a narrator. (当她作为一个朗读者经历时，她学会了写作。)”可知，她在作为一个朗读者工作时学会了写作，由此可推测出，作者提到她的写作经历是为了表明她的朗读经历对她的写作起到的贡献作用。故选D。
49．D 50．A 51．C 52．B
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了大学生韦博学习艺术的故事。
49．细节理解题。根据第二段“Wiebe and her school friend Jessie Rice are trying to do something that shows their love for art and also benefits the environment. For the past year or so, they have tended a garden at their campus farm, planting a variety of colorful flowers, as well as flax (亚麻) to make linen and paper to be used in art.(韦博和她的同学杰西·赖斯正在努力做一些既能显示他们对艺术的热爱又能有益于环境的事情。在过去一年左右的时间里，他们在校园农场打理了一个花园，种植了各种各样的彩色花朵，以及用来制作亚麻布和用于艺术的纸张的亚麻)”可知，韦博有一颗环保的