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备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(新高考专用)
第一期
专题05 阅读理解之记叙文10篇
（2023·江西吉安·江西省泰和中学校考一模）A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck.
The man, Bob, was alone when he left his Michigan farm house on New Year’s Eve to collect firewood. Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was wearing just long johns (衬裤), a shirt and slippers when he went outside, although the temperature was around -4℃.
After the accident, he was unable to move in the snow. Fortunately, Kelsey came to his assistance. “I was shouting for help, but my nearest neighbor is about 400 meters away, and it was 10:30 pm,” Bob explained. “But my Kelsey came. By the next morning, my voice was gone and I couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop barking.” Kelsey’s companion kept him warm by lying on top of him. She licked his face and hands to keep him awake. “Kelsey kept barking but never left my side,” Bob recalled. “She kept me warm. I knew I couldn’t give up and that it was my choice to stay alive.”
Bob spent 20 hours in the freezing cold. When he finally lost consciousness, his dog kept barking. Finally, hearing the barking, Bob’s neighbor discovered him at 6:30 pm on New Year’s Day and called the emergency services at once. When Bob arrived in hospital, his body temperature was below 21 ℃. However, doctors were surprised to find that he didn’t have any frostbite (冻疮). They believed it was because of Kelsey’s determination to keep him warm. Dr. Chaim Colen, the doctor who treated Bob, said, “Animals can help and his dog really saved him...He was very fortunate.”
Bob said, “I was very grateful to both Dr. Colen and my Kelsey. They saved my life. They are truly heroes!”
1．What happened to Bob on New Year’s Eve
A．He left his dog alone in his farmhouse. B．He was praised for saving a dog owner.
C．He broke his neck and couldn’t move. D．He heard his neighbor’s shouting for help.
2．Why did Kelsey keep barking
A．To keep warm. B．To stay alive.
C．To keep Bob awake. D．To seek help from others.
3．How does Dr. Colen feel about Kelsey
A．Helpful. B．Fortunate. C．Terrible. D．Friendly.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Neck-breaking Accident B．The Magic Night
C．Warmth on a Winter’s Night D．Determination to Keep Alive
（2023春·云南昆明·高三云南师大附中校考阶段练习）Fran oise Malby-Anthony, a city girl, a Parisian through and through, could tell the quickest way to the Eiffel Tower but knew nothing about animals. Yet somewhere deep inside, she always felt she would end up in a foreign country.
It was her husband Lawrence Anthony, a South African, who brought out the wanderlust in her. They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. They were soon working to save an abundance of wild animals, especially elephants and rhinos, from the poachers and hunters who roamed for fun and profit. They also employed some locals, and taught them about office work, dealing with guests and cooking French dishes.
Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. And there Francoise was, alone, burying her husband, and didn’t know where to begin.
She soon faced her first baptism (洗礼) by fire. A few days later, she received a call. Thabo, a three-year-old male rhino, had taken a bullet. It was the poachers. How could the poachers break into the fence in broad daylight At that point, a rumor suggested it was an inside job. Maybe someone was trying to frighten her into leaving
Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for
Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone.
5．What do we know about Fran oise
A．She cooked local dishes specially for tourists.
B．She has lived in a foreign country for decades.
C．She met her husband on her trip to South Africa.
D．She has been crazy about animals since childhood.
6．What happened shortly after Lawrence’s death
A．The reserve was in financial trouble.
B．Her security men quit their jobs.
C．A rumor that she would leave went viral.
D．One of the rhinos was illegally shot.
7．How has the experience of tackling tough situations affected Francoise
A．She has gained the strength to live bravely.
B．Her reserve has begun to bring in’ money.
C．Her management skills have been shared by others.
D．She has become expert in attending injured animals.
8．What is the best title of the text
A．Tips on Protecting Wild Animals
B．Rebirth from a Wounded Reserve
C．A Rhino Survived the Poachers Gunshot
D．Wonderful Journey Deep into South Africa
（2023·浙江·德清县高级中学校考模拟预测）Eliana Yi dreamed of pursuing piano performance in college, never mind that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave (八度音阶). Unable to fully play many works by Romantic-era composers, including Beethoven and Brahms, she tried anyway — and in her determination to spend hours practicing one of Chopin’s compositions which is known for being “stretchy”, wound up injuring herself.
“I would just go to pieces,” the Southern Methodist University junior recalled. “There were just too many octaves. I wondered whether I was just going to play Bach and Mozart for the rest of my life.”
The efforts of SMU keyboard studies chair Carol Leone are changing all that. Twenty years ago, the school became the first major university in the U.S. to incorporate smaller keyboards into its music program, leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors.
Yi reflected on the first time she tried one of the smaller keyboards: “I remember being really excited because my hands could actually reach and play all the right notes,” she said. Ever since, “I haven’t had a single injury, and I can practice as long as I want.”
For decades, few questioned the size of the conventional piano. If someone’s hand span was less than 8.5 inches — the distance considered ideal to comfortably play an octave — well, that’s just how it was.
Those who attempt “stretchy” passages either get used to omitting notes or risk tendon (腱) injury with repeated play. Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of jazz musicians, she instead favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span and earned a doctorate in musical arts.
A few years after joining SMU’s music faculty in 1996, the decorated pianist read an article in Piano and Keyboard magazine about the smaller keyboards. As Leone would later write, the discovery would completely renew her life and career.
In 2000, she received a grant to retrofit a department Steinway to accommodate a smaller keyboard, and the benefits were immediate. In addition to relieving injury caused by overextended fingers, she said, it gave those with smaller spans the ability to play classic compositions taken for granted by larger-handed counterparts.
Smaller keyboards instill many with new confidence. It’s not their own limitations that have held them back, they realize; it’s the limitations of the instruments themselves. For those devoted to a life of making music, it’s as if a cloud has suddenly lifted.
9．What is the similarity between Eliana Yi and Carol Leone
A．Their interest in jazz extended to classical music.
B．Short hand span used to restrict their music career.
C．They both joined SMU’s music faculty years ago.
D．Romantic-era composers’ music was easy for them.
10．Why did SMU initiate an effort to scale down the piano
A．To reduce the number of octaves.
B．To incorporate Bach into its music program.
C．To provide fair opportunities for piano majors.
D．To encourage pianists to spend more hours practicing.
11．How did Yi probably feel when she played the retrofitted piano
A．Confident. B．Frustrated. C．Challenging. D．Determined.
12．Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A．Who Qualifies as an Ideal Pianist
B．Traditional or Innovative Piano
C．Hard-working Pianists Pays off
D．The Story behind Retrofitted Pianos
（2023秋·广东·高三校联考阶段练习）One of the improv (即兴表演) classes I attended regularly was taught by Jim Cranna every Saturday afternoon. Sometimes, as many as twenty-five to sixty-plus folks showed up. Jim made sure to fit everyone in so they could improve their skills. The class lasted for three hours. The usual cast of comic actors played improv comedy games. And we would go to the nearest mini market located in the building and get a snack or coffee during breaks.
One day, three of us were standing outside the building, when Robin Williams - an internationally famous actor and comic walked by, enjoying the fresh bay pletely frozen, my fellow comics couldn’t summon up the courage to just say “hi” to Robin, who was with a friend. I froze for a moment, but then I composed myself.
I told them, “Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.” I could hear them mumble under their breath, “Yeah, sure, right. You’re going to ask Robin Williams to come to our comedy class. Good luck with that one!”
So I went up to Robin and his friend and asked him to join us. “We’ re having an improv comedy class. We’re on break now, but we would be most humbled and honored if you would join us for the second half of the class. “Robin looked directly in my eyes and said with little hesitation, “Okay.” It was like a grown-up child being asked to come and play. With that, he and his friend followed me up to the class.
When he saw Robin, Jim said, “Oh my goodness, look who Micheline is bringing to class.“ Jim’s eyes were all in astonishment and delight. “Why, it’s Robin Williams!”“ Robin and his friend stayed the rest of the class and at the end of the class, Robin and Jim performed a skit(滑稽短剧). We actually watched him shape-shift as he prepared physically and mentally for his made-up character. He gave it his all. It was truly magical.
What a delight for all of us that Saturday afternoon! All I know is that if I hadn’t mustered up the courage to ask Robin to join us, none of us would have had that experience.
13．What does the underlined word “compose” mean in paragraph 2
A．Look down. B．Calm down.
C．Make up. D．Pick up.
14．What did the author want to show by telling the experience
A．It’s never too late to mend. B．Every cloud has a silver lining.
C．A brave attempt is half success. D．Actions speak louder than words.
15．What can be inferred from the text
A．It was the author’s bravery that moved Robin Williams.
B．Jim Cranna was waiting for Robin Williams to come to the class.
C．Robin Williams gave a lecture on playing improv comedy games.
D．Micheline’s friends didn’t have the nerve to invite Robin Williams.
16．What kind of person was Robin Williams most likely to be
A．Renowned but approachable. B．Popular but humble.
C．Respected but casual. D．Strict but generous.
（2024·云南·云南省下关第一中学校联考模拟预测）As a child, Liu Wenwen didn’t like the suona, a “loud” traditional Chinese musical instrument, also an ancestral treasure of her family that was to become her career.
Liu says she felt ashamed. In the 1990s, people admired things that were modern and international. The suona was considered out of date. Her father’s family has performed with the suona for seven generations, while the tradition on her mother’s side of the family can be traced back to the early Qing Dynasty. Despite her unwillingness, she followed her parents to play the suona as early as 3 years old. Besides it, Liu has also learned traditional Chinese vocal music and dancing—skills that have improved her oral muscles and sense of rhyme, helping equip her to be a professional musician.
It wasn’t until 2008 that she first found suona music beautiful. That was when she entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to learn the instrument more systematically from Liu Ying, a professor and top player. “The music played by the professor is just amazing, and different from what I had heard before,” she says.
She loves exchanging ideas about suona playing techniques with her students. “It’s wonderful to see the younger generation carrying on this cultural tradition.” Liu Wenwen said she is pleased to see the suona regain popularity among young people, sometimes combined with jazz, opera and other art forms. This has stopped its decline in the 1990s. Her name, when mentioned on China’s social media platforms, often is followed by a video of her live performance at a concert in Sydney, Australia. Westerners were amazed by the loud, unfamiliar instrument and its colorful music. “I felt my hard work had paid off. I trained for over 20 years, probably just to win cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage”.
17．What urged Liu Wenwen to learn to play the suona
A．Family tradition. B．Personal interest.
C．Her professor. D．Her ambition.
18．Apart from daily training, what did Liu do to be a professional musician
A．Follow her parents to play the suona.
B．Learn music history at an early age.
C．Play the suona with her parents on the stage.
D．Better her oral muscles and sense of rhyme.
19．How did Liu first find suona music beautiful
A．By learning from the famous professor Liu.
B．By visiting Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
C．By performing the suona music in Sydney.
D．By hearing her family playing the suona.
20．What can we learn from Liu’s last words in the last paragraph
A．She learned the value of her performance.
B．She earned a fortune after 20 years’ training.
C．She worked hard and became an international professor.
D．She surprised many westerners with a video of her performance.
（2023·云南·云南师大附中校考模拟预测）Life is like a roller coaster, and every point has ups and downs. People plan something, but luck and sometimes misfortunes lead them toward a different destination. However, passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties. They set goals, welcome challenges, overcome obstacles, and eventually achieve what satisfies them.
Those who stay committed to their broad goals and find satisfaction even in unplanned circumstances are truly victorious. One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others. Nicole Thornes is a mother, a former police officer, and now serving society as a death doula (陪护师).
Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society. She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime, bring justice, and create a better society for everyone. Although she became a mother during her studies and her responsibilities were increased due to children, she didn’t give up on her passion. Nicole could have called off her studies, but her passion for serving society didn’t let her step down. With great efforts, she finally became a police officer and gave her contributions to law enforcement and the betterment of society. She was not only a police officer making full commitment to the society but also a mother who played her responsibilities in the best way possible.
Everything went according to her plans, but uncertainty called off her journey as a police officer. Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force. But her dreams and passion did not let her stop. She became a death doula to continue her dream. She chose this field after her grandfather’s death, when she couldn’t bear the pain of losing him. Being a death doula, she is now providing comfort to the dying and their families during difficult times. She aims to spread prosperity in people’s lives and help them overcome all the obstacles she faced throughout her life.
21．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．Life is full of ups and downs.
B．People are at the mercy of changes.
C．Uncertainties lead life to a different direction.
D．Fulfillment comes from making the best of the uncertainties.
22．What is Nicole’s original career commitment
A．To conduct her duty well and better the society.
B．To cater to the children’s requirements and needs.
C．To accompany the senior through the darkest time.
D．To release people’s pain from losing the loved ones.
23．Why did Nicole leave her police post
A．Because of the arrangement of the office. B．Because of the injury she got at work.
C．Because of the change of interest. D．Because of the danger of the job.
24．What brought Nicole to her new career
A．The appeal of the people in sorrow. B．The push of getting a new job to survive.
C．The passion in accompanying the sick ones. D．The sorrowful pain of losing her beloved family.
（2023·西藏日喀则·统考一模）As an only child, Nicole Renae often felt lonely in her youth. But that all changed when she turned ten. For her birthday, Renae’s grandmother surprised her with an adorable gray puppy named Chloe.
From the very start, the two were inseparable. “She was my best friend,” Renae says. But when Renae was 14, her father got a new job that came with devastating news: He’d be working at home, and the house needed to be free of audible noise.
With no easier option, the family sent Chloe to a humane society. Though they were optimistic that the dog would find a new home with people who loved her, they couldn’t know for sure.
In time, Renae grew up, got married, and had a child of her own. Remembering the joy that having a dog had brought her as a kid, Renae wanted her daughter to experience the same. She had it in her mind that she would adopt a puppy, but then one day she saw a post on Facebook about a senior dog that needed a new home. The dog in the photograph looked a lot like Chloe — she was even named Chloe. In an instant it was decided: She would adopt this older dog.
When she met Chloe, Renae was struck with a strange feeling. The dog seemed so familiar. And Chloe appeared to feel the same way about Renae. Chloe reminded Renae so much of her old dog that the emotion overwhelmed her.
“I was crying,” Renae says. “I just knew in my heart that it was her.”
Still, eight years had passed since Renae had seen Chloe last, so the notion (突然的想法) seemed to be little more than wishful thinking.
But her mom realized there was a way to test the theory: Their Chloe had been microchipped as a puppy. They found the ID number, then Renae took her new Chloe to the vet to be scanned. Sure enough, she also had a microchip.
“The numbers were a match,” Renae says. “I felt like I’d won the lottery (彩票).”
25．Why did the family get rid of Chloe when Renae was young
A．To escape from noises. B．To rehouse the senior dog.
C．To guarantee Renae’s safety. D．To help build the humane society.
26．Why did Renae want to adopt a puppy
A．To give her daughter pleasure of keeping a pet. B．To strike up a friendship with a pet.
C．To search for her old dog Chloe. D．To remind herself of her Chloe.
27．How did the family confirm Renae’s notion
A．With a careful health check. B．By matching microchips.
C．By putting the dog to the test. D．By letting their feelings be their guide.
28．What does the author want to do by telling the story
A．Think highly of lasting friendship.
B．Appeal to people to care for animals.
C．Share a story with a thrilling ending.
D．Show many wrong decisions are hastily taken.
（2023·四川成都·统考模拟预测）“Why ” It’s a simple question that people ask Angela Madeline frequently. After all, she began a journey that very few people would ever attempt: walk around the world alone.
The thought of Madeline’s journey did not start from a place of loss or personal crisis. She said, “I was searching for a deeper interaction with nature and people.” Walking would minimize her carbon footprint, plus the slow pace meant that she could fully immerse herself in nature, and gain insights into other cultures in a unique way.
She left her hometown of Bend, Oregon, on 2 May 2016 and headed into an adventure. Along the way, Madeline would suffer from heatstroke (中暑)in the Australian desert and hear gunshots while camping in Turkey. “Still,” she said, “I didn’t stop because I was more afraid of not following my heart than I was of losing everything I owned and loved.”
Apart from that, her slow pace allowed her to be drawn deeply into other cultures. She wandered the tiny seaside villages along Italy Tyrthenian Sea, enjoying the lively atmosphere. In Vietnam, she was invited and offered food by an elderly woman to rest in her wooden shack at the peak for the night. She chose an experience of uncertainty and curiosity, in search of something she could never be certain to find: a sense of fulfillment and a deeper connection.
On 16 December 2022, Madeline’s pilgrimage (朝圣之旅)ended right where it started. For now, she’s working on a book, planning future journeys and creating more effective ways for women to find and express courage in their lives.
Whether a walk leads halfway around the world or just down the road, Madeline has shown the true worth of slowing down and giving more than we receive along the way.
29．Why did Madeline decide to start her journey
A．To get closer to the world. B．To reduce carbon footprint.
C．To get rid of personal crisis. D．To slow down the pace of life.
30．What can we know about Madeline during the journey
A．She was about to give up.
B．She was helped by Italian locals.
C．She experienced various cultures.
D．She enjoyed Australian coastal scenery.
31．Which of the following words can best describe Madeline
A．Cautious and gentle. B．Tough and adventurous.
C．Ambitious and generous. D．Open-minded and humorous.
32．What’s this text mainly about
A．A new way to slow down life.
B．A closer connection with the wild.
C．An unforgettable memory of a trip.
D．A woman walking around the world.
（2023秋·广东河源·高三统考开学考试）As the lyrics to Taylor Swift’s hit song “Bad Blood” go: “Cause, baby, now we got bad blood. You know it used to be mad love.” It’s a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Hallie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.
At just 15 months old, Barnard was diagnosed (诊断) with Diamon Blackfin Anemia, or DBA, and she spent most of her life in and out of the hospital. The Swiftie said she relied on the singer to bring her joy.
The only way to survive DBA is with a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and Barnard was desperate for one. But she knew thousands of other patients are, too. So, a few years ago, she decided to do something about it, creating her own foundation: Hallie’s Heroes. “It started selfishly as just trying to save my life, but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant,” she said. “So, so far we’ve tested 8,000 people and found over 300 matches.”
After a 9-year wait, Barnard got her own match — through her own foundation. But more obstacles stood between her and normal life as a kid. The blood disorder led to a cancer diagnosis: osteosarcoma. She received surgery to cut the cancer out of her leg at MD Anderson in Houston.
The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. “My survival instinct (本能) just kicked in. I was trying to do anything that I could to survive. So, of course, it was scary but in my mind, I was just thinking that I wanted to be at my sister’s future weddings. I wanted to play games and run again,” she said.
Her survival instinct — combined with Taylor Swift-helped her through her operation, where doctors cut her cancer out, and reattached her foot and ankle to her upper leg to work as a knee.
33．Why does the author mention Taylor Swift’s song “Bad Blood”
A．To stress the power of music.
B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To show Taylor Swift’s popularity.
D．To state Taylor Swift’s song is a hit.
34．What is Hallie Barnard’s original motivation for creating Hallie’s Heroes
A．To raise money for her heroes.
B．To treat her rare blood disorder.
C．To help other children with DBA．
D．To have an operation for her cancer
35．Which of the following can best describe Hallie Barnard
A．Strong-minded and selfish. B．Hard-working and patient.
C．Kind and optimistic. D．Outgoing and helpful.
36．What’s the best title for the text
A．Bad Blood Inspired a Little Girl
B．Hallie’s Heroes:a Useful Foundation
C．Taylor Swift: a Popular Singer with Teens
D．A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches
（2023秋·湖南岳阳·高三湖南省岳阳县第一中学校考开学考试）Life finds me on the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides. I am the warden(管理员) of The Oa Reserve, a 2,1oo-hectate nature reserve and working farm owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
It was always a dream of mine to live in Scotland. The friendly nature of the island communities, the landscape, beautiful coastlines and above all--the wildlife. The amazing wildlife. So, here I am: living and working on the west coast of Scotland in a dream job. But, things weren’t always this way.
My school life never really amounted to much. I didn’t go on to higher education and my early working life was sloppy (马虎的), at best. Much of this was due to my disinterest in the work I was doing. I worked in factories, shops, warehouses and even a castle. I was always unsettled and uninspired. I never knew how to channel my interest and passion for nature into a paying job. Wildlife and nature had been part of my life since my youth. I remember my childhood with great fondness: I would read bird books, paint fact files for each species and get lost in the natural world.
In 2014, the opportunity I so badly needed finally appeared a paid training with Durham Wildlife Trust. I was given all the basic skills and training for habitat control, wildlife surveys and ground management works. In October 2015, I became the reserve warden for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), where I stayed for just under half a decade. As happy as I was, new opportunities dared me to dream even bigger. The time had come to take my next step, to continue to grow within my career.
So, this is where I am now: living in the middle of a nature reserve, with golden eagles, red deer and hen harriers as neighbors. I feel as if I’m the luckiest man alive.
37．What does the author like best about Scotland
A．Its wild species. B．Its beautiful shorelines.
C．Its unique scenery. D．Its friendly communities.
38．Why did the author feel unsettled in his early working life
A．He was not well paid.
B．He changed jobs too often.
C．He felt not as good as others.
D．He showed little interest in the jobs.
39．What can be inferred about the author’s childhood
A．He was fascinated by nature.
B．He knew a lot about biology.
C．He was forced to leave school early.
D．He dreamed of living in Scotland.
40．What does the author think of his work at The Oa Reserve
A．Tiring. B．Satisfying.
C．Uninspiring. D．Challenging.
参考答案：
1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述独居老人鲍勃（Bob）在圣诞夜去门外拿木材却不慎摔倒，伤到了脖子不能动弹。他在雪地里躺了20个小时，是他的狗凯尔西（Kelsey）一直陪伴他给他取暖并一直呼救，他非常感谢凯尔西。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck. (一只名叫凯尔西的五岁小狗因帮助救了主人的命而被誉为英雄，主人在雪地里滑倒摔断了脖子。)”可知，鲍勃圣诞夜在雪地里滑倒摔断了脖子。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“But my Kelsey came. By the next morning, my voice was gone and I couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop barking. (但我的凯尔西来了。第二天早上，我的声音消失了，我无法大声呼救，但凯尔西并没有停止吠叫。)”可知，凯尔西一直吠叫是为了呼救。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Dr. Chaim Colen, the doctor who treated Bob, said, “Animals can help and his dog really saved him...He was very fortunate.” (治疗鲍勃的医生Chaim Colen说：“动物可以帮助他，他的狗真的救了他……他很幸运。”)”可知，医生Chaim Colen认为，凯尔西很有帮助。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck. (一只名叫凯尔西的五岁小狗因帮助救了主人的命而被誉为英雄，主人在雪地里滑倒摔断了脖子。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述小狗在寒冷的雪地救了主人的故事。故选C。
5．B 6．A 7．A 8．B
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了原本对动物一无所知的巴黎女孩，婚后跟随丈夫开始保护野生动物，并在丈夫去世后独自开始完成两人的梦想。
5．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. (1987年他们在伦敦相遇，一年后他们搬到了南非，在那里他们被大自然所吸引，最终买下了苏拉苏拉——一个由河流和1500公顷连绵起伏的丘陵组成的野生动物保护区。)”以及文章第三段“Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. (然而，去年3月，Lawrence死于突发心脏病。)”可推断，Fran oise在国外生活数十年。故选B。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account.(由于Lawrence的去世，一场又一场的预订都被取消了，Francoise的银行账户最后空了。)”可知，保护区陷入了财政困境。故选A。
7．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for ( Lawrence走了。一头有麻烦的犀牛和她不能依靠的保安。由于Lawrence的去世，一场又一场的预订都被取消了，Francoise的银行账户最后空了。但是她怎么能离开她和Lawrence为之奋斗的梦想呢？)”以及文章最后一段“Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone. ( Fran oise慢慢地站了起来。最终，Thabo从创伤中恢复过来。她与工作人员召开会议，讨论保护区和动物问题，并就优先事项达成一致。她甚至成立了自己的犀牛基金。那些绝望的日子重新定义了没有Lawrence的生活的意义，她明白保护苏拉苏拉的野生动物已经成为她的使命，而且只属于她一个人。)”可知，Lawrence去世后，Fran oise经历了很多不幸的事情，但是最终她还是挺了过来，开始勇敢地面对生活。故选A。
8．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone. (Fran oise慢慢地站了起来。最终，Thabo从创伤中恢复过来。她与工作人员召开会议，讨论保护区和动物问题，并就优先事项达成一致。她甚至成立了自己的犀牛基金。那些绝望的日子重新定义了没有Lawrence的生活的意义，她明白保护苏拉苏拉的野生动物已经成为她的使命，而且只属于她一个人。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是Fran oise原本对动物一无所知，后来跟随丈夫开始保护动物，丈夫去世后，Fran oise原本很无助，但是她最终还是坚强地站起来肩负起自己的使命。故选B。
9．B 10．C 11．A 12．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了南方卫理公会大学的音乐系教授Carol Leone如何引入小钢琴键盘来改变钢琴教育的现状和Eliana Yi使用小钢琴键盘的经历。
9．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Eliana Yi dreamed of pursuing piano performance in college, never mind that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave (八度音阶).( Eliana Yi在大学时梦想着从事钢琴演奏，尽管她的手指几乎达不到一个八度音程的长度。)”以及第二段中““I would just go to pieces,” the Southern Methodist University junior recalled. “There were just too many octaves. I wondered whether I was just going to play Bach and Mozart for the rest of my life.”(“我会崩溃，”这位南卫理公会大学的大三学生回忆说。“八度太多了。我想知道我的余生是否只会演奏巴赫和莫扎特。”)”以及第六段中“Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of jazz musicians, she instead favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span and earned a doctorate in musical arts.( Leone Leone对这些挑战很熟悉。她出生在一个爵士音乐家的家庭，但她更喜欢古典音乐，并且尽管她的手指距离较小，她还是选择了追求钢琴，并获得了音乐艺术博士学位。)”可知，短手距限制了她们的音乐事业，这是Eliana Yi和Carol Leone之间的相似之处。故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Twenty years ago, the school became the first major university in the U.S. to incorporate smaller keyboards into its music program, leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors.( 20年前，该校成为美国第一所将小型键盘纳入音乐课程的主要大学，为Yi和其他钢琴专业的学生创造了公平的竞争环境。)”可知，SMU将将小型键盘纳入音乐课程是为Yi和其他钢琴专业的学生创造了公平的竞争环境。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Smaller keyboards instill many with new confidence. It’s not their own limitations that have held them back, they realize; it’s the limitations of the instruments themselves. (更小的键盘给许多人注入了新的信心。他们意识到，阻碍他们前进的不是他们自身的局限；这是仪器本身的局限性。)”可知，当她弹奏这架改装过的钢琴时，她感觉到非常有信心。故选A。
12．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章主要讲述了南方卫理公会大学的音乐系教授Carol Leone如何引入小钢琴键盘来改变钢琴教育的现状。过去，人们对于传统钢琴的尺寸几乎没有质疑，导致手指长度不够的人无法舒适地演奏八度音阶。然而，通过引入小钢琴键盘，这些人可以更轻松地演奏，并且不再受到手指过度伸展而导致的伤害。这一改变不仅让那些手指长度较短的人有了更多的机会演奏经典作品，也给他们带来了新的信心和动力。D选项“The Story behind Retrofitted Pianos(改装钢琴背后的故事)”概括文章主要内容。故选D。
13．B 14．C 15．D 16．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者的一次经历，作者在一次即兴表演课的休息期间，偶遇了著名的喜剧演员，并鼓起勇气邀请他来为作者他们上喜剧课，以此告诉大家，敢于尝试就有可能成功。
13．词句猜测题。A. Look down.俯视；B. Calm down.冷静下来；C. Make up.编造； D. Pick up.挑选。根据划线单词上一句“I froze for a moment”（我愣了一会儿。）以及下一句“I told them, ‘Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.’”（我告诉他们，“嘿，如果你们搞不定，那我就叫他来和我们一起上下半节课。”）可知，作者一开始也不太敢上前邀请罗宾·威廉斯，但是后来还是开口了，说明作者是稳定了一下情绪。由此推知，划线词compose与B项calm down的意思接近。故选B项。
14．推理判断题。A. It’s never too late to mend亡羊补牢，犹未晚也；B. Every cloud has a silver lining黑暗中总有一线光明；C. A brave attempt is half success勇敢的尝试是成功的一半；D. Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。根据文章大意可知，作者和同学们偶遇著名喜剧演员却都不敢上前打招呼，最后作者鼓起勇气开口打招呼，并邀请这名喜剧演员为他们上戏剧课。结果该喜剧演员不仅毫不犹豫地同意了作者的请求，还给他们展示了精彩的表演。由此推知，文章想告诉我们的是敢于迈出尝试的一步，就有可能成功，即勇敢的尝试是成功的一半，C项符合题意。故选C项。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段“Completely frozen, my fellow comics couldn’t summon up the courage to just say ‘hi’ to Robin, who was with a friend.”（我的喜剧演员同伴们完全愣住了，没能鼓起勇气向罗宾打招呼，罗宾身边还有一个朋友。）和第三段的“I told them, ‘Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.’”（我告诉他们，“嘿，如果你们搞不定，那我就叫他来和我们一起上下半节课。”）可知，作者的同伴见到著名喜剧演员罗宾·威廉斯时全都愣住了，甚至不敢上前和他打招呼，更不敢鼓起勇气邀请罗宾。故选D项。
16．推理判断题。文章第二段“One day three of us were standing outside the building, when Robin Williams - an internationally famous actor and comic walked by, enjoying the fresh bay air.”（有一天，我们三个人站在大楼外面，国际著名演员兼喜剧演员罗宾·威廉斯走过，享受着海湾的新鲜空气。）提到，罗宾·威廉斯很出名；再根据第四段“Robin looked directly in my eyes and said with little hesitation, ‘Okay.’”（罗宾直视着我的眼睛，毫不犹豫地说：“好的。”），作者邀请罗宾·威廉斯为他们上课的时候，他毫不犹豫地答应了，由此可知，罗宾·威廉斯是个平易近人的人。故选A项。
17．A 18．D 19．A 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国姑娘刘雯雯自幼学习吹唢呐的心路历程。
17．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her father’s family has performed with the suona for seven generations, while the tradition on her mother’s side of the family can be traced back to the early Qing Dynasty, Despite her unwillingness, she followed her parents to play the suona as early as 3 years old.(她父亲的家族已经有七代人演奏过唢呐，而母亲家族的传统可以追溯到清初，尽管她不愿意，但她早在3岁时就跟随父母演奏了唢呐。)” 可知，就家庭传统促使刘雯雯学习吹唢呐。故选A项。
18．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Besides it, Liu has also learned traditional Chinese vocal music and dancing—skills that have improved her oral muscles and sense of rhyme, helping equip her to be a professional musician.(除此之外，刘还学习了中国传统声乐和舞蹈，这些技能提高了她的口腔肌肉和韵律感，使她成为一名专业音乐家。)”可知， 除了唢呐之外，刘雯雯还学习中国传统声乐和舞蹈来提高了她的口腔肌肉和韵律感，从而成为一名专业的音乐家。故选D项。
19．细节理解题。根据第三段中“It wasn’t until 2008 that she first found suona music beautiful. That was when she entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to learn the instrument more systematically from Liu Ying, a professor and top player. (直到2008年，她才第一次发现唢呐音乐很美。那时，她进入上海音乐学院，向教授、顶尖演奏家刘英更系统地学习乐器。)” 可知，直到2008年，进入上海音乐学院向刘英教授系统地学习乐器，她才发现唢呐音乐的美妙。故选A项。
20．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“I felt my hard work had paid off. I trained for over 20 years, probably just to win cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage.(我觉得我的努力得到了回报。我训练了20多年，可能只是为了在国际舞台上为中国传统音乐赢得欢呼和掌声。)” 可知，刘雯雯在国际舞台上为中国传统音乐赢得了喝彩与掌声，体现了刘雯雯内心对自己演奏的新认识，这是她演奏中国传统音乐的意义所在，说明她认识到自己表演的价值。。故选A项。
21．D 22．A 23．B 24．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了妮可·索内斯如何在充满不确定和坎坷的人生中坚持践行人生理想，服务于社会的故事。
21．主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties. They set goals, welcome challenges, overcome obstacles, and eventually achieve what satisfies them.”（然而，有激情的人并不害怕这种不确定性。他们设定目标，迎接挑战，克服障碍，最终实现令他们满意的目标。）可知，本段的主题是成就感来自充分利用不确定性。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据第三段“Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society. She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime, bring justice, and create a better society for everyone.”（妮可加入了警察学院，打算对社会有所帮助。她相信，一名警察有机会消除犯罪，伸张正义，为每个人创造一个更美好的社会。）可知，妮可最初的职业承诺是履行职责，使社会变得更美好。故选A项。
23．细节理解题。根据第四段“Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force.”（妮可在一次任务中受伤，结束了她在警察部队的职业生涯。）可知，妮可因为受伤不得不离开警察职位。故选B项。
24．细节理解题。根据第四段“She chose this field after her grandfather’s death, when she couldn’t bear the pain of losing him.”（她在祖父去世后选择了这个领域，当时她无法忍受失去祖父的痛苦。）可知，她因为体验到失去家人的痛苦，所以选择了这个新的职业。故选D项。
25．A 26．A 27．B 28．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Nicole Renae不得已将宠物狗送走，多年之后，意外重新遇见宠物狗的故事。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“He’d be working at home, and the house needed to be free of audible noise.(他将在家工作，房子需要没有可听见的噪音)”可知，蕾娜的父亲需要在家工作，而家里需要没有干扰他的声音，所以家人把克洛伊送走了。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“Remembering the joy that having a dog had brought her as a kid, Renae wanted her daughter to experience the same. (蕾娜回忆起小时候养狗给她带来的快乐，她希望女儿也能经历同样的快乐)”可知，蕾娜希望女儿和自己一样可以体验到养狗的快乐，所以想要领养一只小狗。故选A。
27．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“But her mom realized there was a way to test the theory: Their Chloe had been microchipped as a puppy. They found the ID number, then Renae took her new Chloe to the vet to be scanned. Sure enough, she also had a microchip.(但她的妈妈意识到有一种方法可以检验这一理论：他们的克洛伊在小狗时就被植入了微芯片。他们找到了身份证明号码，然后蕾娜带着她的新克洛伊去兽医那里接受扫描。果不其然，她还有一个微芯片)”以及最后一段“The numbers were a match,(这些数字是匹配的)”可知，蕾娜一家通过匹配植入狗体内的微芯片来证实蕾娜的想法。故选B。
28．推理判断题。根据第二段“From the very start, the two were inseparable. “She was my best friend,” Renae says.(从一开始，蕾娜和克洛伊就就形影不离。“她是我最好的朋友，”蕾娜说)”、第三段“With no easier option, the family sent Chloe to a humane society.(没有更容易的选择，家人把克洛伊送到了动物保护协会)”以及最后一段“The numbers were a match,(这些数字是匹配的)”可知，本文讲述了Nicole Renae不得已将宠物狗送走，多年之后，意外重新遇见宠物狗的故事，作者写作的目的是分享一个结局扣人心弦的故事。故选C。
29．A 30．C 31．B 32．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个女性独自环游世界的故事。
29．推理判断题。根据第二段中“She said, “I was searching for a deeper interaction with nature and people.” Walking would minimize her carbon footprint, plus the slow pace meant that she could fully immerse herself in nature, and gain insights into other cultures in a unique way.”（她说：“我一直在寻找一种与自然和人更深层次的互动。”步行可以最大限度地减少她的碳足迹，加上缓慢的步伐意味着她可以完全沉浸在大自然中，并以一种独特的方式了解其他文化。）可推知，玛德琳决定开始她的旅程是为了更接近世界。故选A项。
30．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Apart from that, her slow pace allowed her to be drawn deeply into other cultures.”（除此之外，她缓慢的步伐使她深深地被其他文化所吸引。）可推知，玛德琳在旅途中体验了各种文化。故选C项。
31．推理判断题。根据第三段中“she said, “I didn’t stop because I was more afraid of not following my heart than I was of losing everything I owned and loved.””（她说，“我没有停下来，因为比起失去我所拥有和所爱的一切，我更害怕不跟随自己的心。”）可推知，玛德琳是一个坚强而富有冒险精神的人。故选B项。
32．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段““Why ” It’s a simple question that people ask Angela Madeline frequently. After all, she began a journey that very few people would ever attempt: walk around the world alone.”（“为什么 ”这是人们经常问安吉拉 玛德琳的一个简单问题。毕竟，她开始了一段很少有人会尝试的旅程：独自环游世界。）可知，短文主要讲述了一个女性独自环游世界的故事。故选D项。
33．B 34．B 35．C 36．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了罕见血液病患者Hallie Barnard创建Hallie’s Heroes帮助自己和其他患者的故事。
33．推理判断题。根据第一段“It’s a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Hallie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.(这是一首关于友谊破裂的歌，但对14岁的海莉·巴纳德来说，这首歌有着更深的含义，她出生时患有一种罕见的血液疾病。)”及下文的故事可知，作者引用Taylor Swift的歌词是为了引出本文要讨论的话题。故选B。
34．细节理解题。根据第三段““It started selfishly as just trying to save my life, but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant,” she said.(她说：“一开始我只是自私地想要救我的命，但后来我们意识到还有很多其他的孩子需要骨髓移植。”)”可知，Hallie创建Hallie’s Heroes起初的动机是治疗自己的罕见的血液病。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. (康复是困难的，但Hallie说她仍然抱有希望。)”可知，Bernard非常乐观；再根据Barnard创建Hallie’s Heroes为他人治病可知，Barnard心地善良。故选C。
36．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章主要讲述了罕见血液病患者Hallie Barnard创建Hallie’s Heroes帮助自己和其他患者的故事，D项“A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches (一位癌症幸存者帮助其他人找到匹配者)”最适合作为文章的标题。故选D。
37．A 38．D 39．A 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者喜欢与大自然相处，所以对于当下的管理员工作感到非常开心和满意。
37．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The friendly nature of the island communities, the landscape, beautiful coastlines and above all — the wildlife. The amazing wildlife.(友好的岛屿社区，美丽的风景，美丽的海岸线，最重要的是野生动物。神奇的野生动物。)”可知，作者热爱苏格兰的许多事物，包括岛屿、风景等，但最吸引作者的是当地的野生动植物。故选A项。
38．推理判断题。由第三段“I didn’t go on to higher education and my early working life was sloppy (马虎的), at best. Much of this was due to my disinterest in the work I was doing.(我没有继续接受高等教育，我早期的工作生活充其量是草率的。这在很大程度上是因为我对我所做的工作不感兴趣。)”以及“I never knew how to channel my interest and passion for nature into a paying job.(我从不知道如何将我对大自然的兴趣和热情转化为一份有报酬的工作。)”可知，作者对于早期工作并不感兴趣，因此内心非常不安定。故选D项。
39．推理判断题。由第三段“Wildlife and nature had been part of my life since my youth. I remember my childhood with great fondness: I would read bird books, paint fact files for each species and get lost in the natural world.(从我年轻时起，野生动物和大自然就一直是我生活的一部分。我非常喜欢回忆我的童年：我会阅读有关鸟类的书籍，为每个物种绘制事实档案，迷失在自然世界中。)”可知，小时候，野生动物和大自然是作者生活中的一部分，包括阅读也是读一些与大自然相关的书籍，由此可知作者从小就热爱大自然。故选A项。
40．推理判断题。由首段“Life finds me on the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides. I am the warden(管理员) of The Oa Reserve, a 2,1oo-hectate nature reserve and working farm owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.(生活发现我在艾莱岛，赫布里底群岛的女王。我是Oa保护区的管理员，这是一个占地2公顷的自然保护区，也是皇家鸟类保护协会拥有的农场。)”可知，作者现在是Oa保护区的管理员，再结合尾段“So, this is where I am now: living in the middle of a nature reserve, with golden eagles, red deer and hen harriers as neighbors. I feel as if I’m the luckiest man alive.(所以，这就是我现在所处的地方:生活在一个自然保护区的中央，与金雕、马鹿和鹞为邻。我觉得我是世上最幸运的人。)”可知，作者觉得自己现在所处的地方感到很满意，由此可知，作者对于当下的管理员工作感到非常开心和满意。故选B项。
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（2023·江西吉安·江西省泰和中学校考一模）A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck.
The man, Bob, was alone when he left his Michigan farm house on New Year’s Eve to collect firewood. Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was wearing just long johns (衬裤), a shirt and slippers when he went outside, although the temperature was around -4℃.
After the accident, he was unable to move in the snow. Fortunately, Kelsey came to his assistance. “I was shouting for help, but my nearest neighbor is about 400 meters away, and it was 10:30 pm,” Bob explained. “But my Kelsey came. By the next morning, my voice was gone and I couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop barking.” Kelsey’s companion kept him warm by lying on top of him. She licked his face and hands to keep him awake. “Kelsey kept barking but never left my side,” Bob recalled. “She kept me warm. I knew I couldn’t give up and that it was my choice to stay alive.”
Bob spent 20 hours in the freezing cold. When he finally lost consciousness, his dog kept barking. Finally, hearing the barking, Bob’s neighbor discovered him at 6:30 pm on New Year’s Day and called the emergency services at once. When Bob arrived in hospital, his body temperature was below 21 ℃. However, doctors were surprised to find that he didn’t have any frostbite (冻疮). They believed it was because of Kelsey’s determination to keep him warm. Dr. Chaim Colen, the doctor who treated Bob, said, “Animals can help and his dog really saved him...He was very fortunate.”
Bob said, “I was very grateful to both Dr. Colen and my Kelsey. They saved my life. They are truly heroes!”
1．What happened to Bob on New Year’s Eve
A．He left his dog alone in his farmhouse. B．He was praised for saving a dog owner.
C．He broke his neck and couldn’t move. D．He heard his neighbor’s shouting for help.
2．Why did Kelsey keep barking
A．To keep warm. B．To stay alive.
C．To keep Bob awake. D．To seek help from others.
3．How does Dr. Colen feel about Kelsey
A．Helpful. B．Fortunate. C．Terrible. D．Friendly.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Neck-breaking Accident B．The Magic Night
C．Warmth on a Winter’s Night D．Determination to Keep Alive
（2023春·云南昆明·高三云南师大附中校考阶段练习）Fran oise Malby-Anthony, a city girl, a Parisian through and through, could tell the quickest way to the Eiffel Tower but knew nothing about animals. Yet somewhere deep inside, she always felt she would end up in a foreign country.
It was her husband Lawrence Anthony, a South African, who brought out the wanderlust in her. They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. They were soon working to save an abundance of wild animals, especially elephants and rhinos, from the poachers and hunters who roamed for fun and profit. They also employed some locals, and taught them about office work, dealing with guests and cooking French dishes.
Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. And there Francoise was, alone, burying her husband, and didn’t know where to begin.
She soon faced her first baptism (洗礼) by fire. A few days later, she received a call. Thabo, a three-year-old male rhino, had taken a bullet. It was the poachers. How could the poachers break into the fence in broad daylight At that point, a rumor suggested it was an inside job. Maybe someone was trying to frighten her into leaving
Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for
Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone.
5．What do we know about Fran oise
A．She cooked local dishes specially for tourists.
B．She has lived in a foreign country for decades.
C．She met her husband on her trip to South Africa.
D．She has been crazy about animals since childhood.
6．What happened shortly after Lawrence’s death
A．The reserve was in financial trouble.
B．Her security men quit their jobs.
C．A rumor that she would leave went viral.
D．One of the rhinos was illegally shot.
7．How has the experience of tackling tough situations affected Francoise
A．She has gained the strength to live bravely.
B．Her reserve has begun to bring in’ money.
C．Her management skills have been shared by others.
D．She has become expert in attending injured animals.
8．What is the best title of the text
A．Tips on Protecting Wild Animals
B．Rebirth from a Wounded Reserve
C．A Rhino Survived the Poachers Gunshot
D．Wonderful Journey Deep into South Africa
（2023·浙江·德清县高级中学校考模拟预测）Eliana Yi dreamed of pursuing piano performance in college, never mind that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave (八度音阶). Unable to fully play many works by Romantic-era composers, including Beethoven and Brahms, she tried anyway — and in her determination to spend hours practicing one of Chopin’s compositions which is known for being “stretchy”, wound up injuring herself.
“I would just go to pieces,” the Southern Methodist University junior recalled. “There were just too many octaves. I wondered whether I was just going to play Bach and Mozart for the rest of my life.”
The efforts of SMU keyboard studies chair Carol Leone are changing all that. Twenty years ago, the school became the first major university in the U.S. to incorporate smaller keyboards into its music program, leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors.
Yi reflected on the first time she tried one of the smaller keyboards: “I remember being really excited because my hands could actually reach and play all the right notes,” she said. Ever since, “I haven’t had a single injury, and I can practice as long as I want.”
For decades, few questioned the size of the conventional piano. If someone’s hand span was less than 8.5 inches — the distance considered ideal to comfortably play an octave — well, that’s just how it was.
Those who attempt “stretchy” passages either get used to omitting notes or risk tendon (腱) injury with repeated play. Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of jazz musicians, she instead favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span and earned a doctorate in musical arts.
A few years after joining SMU’s music faculty in 1996, the decorated pianist read an article in Piano and Keyboard magazine about the smaller keyboards. As Leone would later write, the discovery would completely renew her life and career.
In 2000, she received a grant to retrofit a department Steinway to accommodate a smaller keyboard, and the benefits were immediate. In addition to relieving injury caused by overextended fingers, she said, it gave those with smaller spans the ability to play classic compositions taken for granted by larger-handed counterparts.
Smaller keyboards instill many with new confidence. It’s not their own limitations that have held them back, they realize; it’s the limitations of the instruments themselves. For those devoted to a life of making music, it’s as if a cloud has suddenly lifted.
9．What is the similarity between Eliana Yi and Carol Leone
A．Their interest in jazz extended to classical music.
B．Short hand span used to restrict their music career.
C．They both joined SMU’s music faculty years ago.
D．Romantic-era composers’ music was easy for them.
10．Why did SMU initiate an effort to scale down the piano
A．To reduce the number of octaves.
B．To incorporate Bach into its music program.
C．To provide fair opportunities for piano majors.
D．To encourage pianists to spend more hours practicing.
11．How did Yi probably feel when she played the retrofitted piano
A．Confident. B．Frustrated. C．Challenging. D．Determined.
12．Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A．Who Qualifies as an Ideal Pianist
B．Traditional or Innovative Piano
C．Hard-working Pianists Pays off
D．The Story behind Retrofitted Pianos
（2023秋·广东·高三校联考阶段练习）One of the improv (即兴表演) classes I attended regularly was taught by Jim Cranna every Saturday afternoon. Sometimes, as many as twenty-five to sixty-plus folks showed up. Jim made sure to fit everyone in so they could improve their skills. The class lasted for three hours. The usual cast of comic actors played improv comedy games. And we would go to the nearest mini market located in the building and get a snack or coffee during breaks.
One day, three of us were standing outside the building, when Robin Williams - an internationally famous actor and comic walked by, enjoying the fresh bay pletely frozen, my fellow comics couldn’t summon up the courage to just say “hi” to Robin, who was with a friend. I froze for a moment, but then I composed myself.
I told them, “Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.” I could hear them mumble under their breath, “Yeah, sure, right. You’re going to ask Robin Williams to come to our comedy class. Good luck with that one!”
So I went up to Robin and his friend and asked him to join us. “We’ re having an improv comedy class. We’re on break now, but we would be most humbled and honored if you would join us for the second half of the class. “Robin looked directly in my eyes and said with little hesitation, “Okay.” It was like a grown-up child being asked to come and play. With that, he and his friend followed me up to the class.
When he saw Robin, Jim said, “Oh my goodness, look who Micheline is bringing to class.“ Jim’s eyes were all in astonishment and delight. “Why, it’s Robin Williams!”“ Robin and his friend stayed the rest of the class and at the end of the class, Robin and Jim performed a skit(滑稽短剧). We actually watched him shape-shift as he prepared physically and mentally for his made-up character. He gave it his all. It was truly magical.
What a delight for all of us that Saturday afternoon! All I know is that if I hadn’t mustered up the courage to ask Robin to join us, none of us would have had that experience.
13．What does the underlined word “compose” mean in paragraph 2
A．Look down. B．Calm down.
C．Make up. D．Pick up.
14．What did the author want to show by telling the experience
A．It’s never too late to mend. B．Every cloud has a silver lining.
C．A brave attempt is half success. D．Actions speak louder than words.
15．What can be inferred from the text
A．It was the author’s bravery that moved Robin Williams.
B．Jim Cranna was waiting for Robin Williams to come to the class.
C．Robin Williams gave a lecture on playing improv comedy games.
D．Micheline’s friends didn’t have the nerve to invite Robin Williams.
16．What kind of person was Robin Williams most likely to be
A．Renowned but approachable. B．Popular but humble.
C．Respected but casual. D．Strict but generous.
（2024·云南·云南省下关第一中学校联考模拟预测）As a child, Liu Wenwen didn’t like the suona, a “loud” traditional Chinese musical instrument, also an ancestral treasure of her family that was to become her career.
Liu says she felt ashamed. In the 1990s, people admired things that were modern and international. The suona was considered out of date. Her father’s family has performed with the suona for seven generations, while the tradition on her mother’s side of the family can be traced back to the early Qing Dynasty. Despite her unwillingness, she followed her parents to play the suona as early as 3 years old. Besides it, Liu has also learned traditional Chinese vocal music and dancing—skills that have improved her oral muscles and sense of rhyme, helping equip her to be a professional musician.
It wasn’t until 2008 that she first found suona music beautiful. That was when she entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to learn the instrument more systematically from Liu Ying, a professor and top player. “The music played by the professor is just amazing, and different from what I had heard before,” she says.
She loves exchanging ideas about suona playing techniques with her students. “It’s wonderful to see the younger generation carrying on this cultural tradition.” Liu Wenwen said she is pleased to see the suona regain popularity among young people, sometimes combined with jazz, opera and other art forms. This has stopped its decline in the 1990s. Her name, when mentioned on China’s social media platforms, often is followed by a video of her live performance at a concert in Sydney, Australia. Westerners were amazed by the loud, unfamiliar instrument and its colorful music. “I felt my hard work had paid off. I trained for over 20 years, probably just to win cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage”.
17．What urged Liu Wenwen to learn to play the suona
A．Family tradition. B．Personal interest.
C．Her professor. D．Her ambition.
18．Apart from daily training, what did Liu do to be a professional musician
A．Follow her parents to play the suona.
B．Learn music history at an early age.
C．Play the suona with her parents on the stage.
D．Better her oral muscles and sense of rhyme.
19．How did Liu first find suona music beautiful
A．By learning from the famous professor Liu.
B．By visiting Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
C．By performing the suona music in Sydney.
D．By hearing her family playing the suona.
20．What can we learn from Liu’s last words in the last paragraph
A．She learned the value of her performance.
B．She earned a fortune after 20 years’ training.
C．She worked hard and became an international professor.
D．She surprised many westerners with a video of her performance.
（2023·云南·云南师大附中校考模拟预测）Life is like a roller coaster, and every point has ups and downs. People plan something, but luck and sometimes misfortunes lead them toward a different destination. However, passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties. They set goals, welcome challenges, overcome obstacles, and eventually achieve what satisfies them.
Those who stay committed to their broad goals and find satisfaction even in unplanned circumstances are truly victorious. One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others. Nicole Thornes is a mother, a former police officer, and now serving society as a death doula (陪护师).
Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society. She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime, bring justice, and create a better society for everyone. Although she became a mother during her studies and her responsibilities were increased due to children, she didn’t give up on her passion. Nicole could have called off her studies, but her passion for serving society didn’t let her step down. With great efforts, she finally became a police officer and gave her contributions to law enforcement and the betterment of society. She was not only a police officer making full commitment to the society but also a mother who played her responsibilities in the best way possible.
Everything went according to her plans, but uncertainty called off her journey as a police officer. Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force. But her dreams and passion did not let her stop. She became a death doula to continue her dream. She chose this field after her grandfather’s death, when she couldn’t bear the pain of losing him. Being a death doula, she is now providing comfort to the dying and their families during difficult times. She aims to spread prosperity in people’s lives and help them overcome all the obstacles she faced throughout her life.
21．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．Life is full of ups and downs.
B．People are at the mercy of changes.
C．Uncertainties lead life to a different direction.
D．Fulfillment comes from making the best of the uncertainties.
22．What is Nicole’s original career commitment
A．To conduct her duty well and better the society.
B．To cater to the children’s requirements and needs.
C．To accompany the senior through the darkest time.
D．To release people’s pain from losing the loved ones.
23．Why did Nicole leave her police post
A．Because of the arrangement of the office. B．Because of the injury she got at work.
C．Because of the change of interest. D．Because of the danger of the job.
24．What brought Nicole to her new career
A．The appeal of the people in sorrow. B．The push of getting a new job to survive.
C．The passion in accompanying the sick ones. D．The sorrowful pain of losing her beloved family.
（2023·西藏日喀则·统考一模）As an only child, Nicole Renae often felt lonely in her youth. But that all changed when she turned ten. For her birthday, Renae’s grandmother surprised her with an adorable gray puppy named Chloe.
From the very start, the two were inseparable. “She was my best friend,” Renae says. But when Renae was 14, her father got a new job that came with devastating news: He’d be working at home, and the house needed to be free of audible noise.
With no easier option, the family sent Chloe to a humane society. Though they were optimistic that the dog would find a new home with people who loved her, they couldn’t know for sure.
In time, Renae grew up, got married, and had a child of her own. Remembering the joy that having a dog had brought her as a kid, Renae wanted her daughter to experience the same. She had it in her mind that she would adopt a puppy, but then one day she saw a post on Facebook about a senior dog that needed a new home. The dog in the photograph looked a lot like Chloe — she was even named Chloe. In an instant it was decided: She would adopt this older dog.
When she met Chloe, Renae was struck with a strange feeling. The dog seemed so familiar. And Chloe appeared to feel the same way about Renae. Chloe reminded Renae so much of her old dog that the emotion overwhelmed her.
“I was crying,” Renae says. “I just knew in my heart that it was her.”
Still, eight years had passed since Renae had seen Chloe last, so the notion (突然的想法) seemed to be little more than wishful thinking.
But her mom realized there was a way to test the theory: Their Chloe had been microchipped as a puppy. They found the ID number, then Renae took her new Chloe to the vet to be scanned. Sure enough, she also had a microchip.
“The numbers were a match,” Renae says. “I felt like I’d won the lottery (彩票).”
25．Why did the family get rid of Chloe when Renae was young
A．To escape from noises. B．To rehouse the senior dog.
C．To guarantee Renae’s safety. D．To help build the humane society.
26．Why did Renae want to adopt a puppy
A．To give her daughter pleasure of keeping a pet. B．To strike up a friendship with a pet.
C．To search for her old dog Chloe. D．To remind herself of her Chloe.
27．How did the family confirm Renae’s notion
A．With a careful health check. B．By matching microchips.
C．By putting the dog to the test. D．By letting their feelings be their guide.
28．What does the author want to do by telling the story
A．Think highly of lasting friendship.
B．Appeal to people to care for animals.
C．Share a story with a thrilling ending.
D．Show many wrong decisions are hastily taken.
（2023·四川成都·统考模拟预测）“Why ” It’s a simple question that people ask Angela Madeline frequently. After all, she began a journey that very few people would ever attempt: walk around the world alone.
The thought of Madeline’s journey did not start from a place of loss or personal crisis. She said, “I was searching for a deeper interaction with nature and people.” Walking would minimize her carbon footprint, plus the slow pace meant that she could fully immerse herself in nature, and gain insights into other cultures in a unique way.
She left her hometown of Bend, Oregon, on 2 May 2016 and headed into an adventure. Along the way, Madeline would suffer from heatstroke (中暑)in the Australian desert and hear gunshots while camping in Turkey. “Still,” she said, “I didn’t stop because I was more afraid of not following my heart than I was of losing everything I owned and loved.”
Apart from that, her slow pace allowed her to be drawn deeply into other cultures. She wandered the tiny seaside villages along Italy Tyrthenian Sea, enjoying the lively atmosphere. In Vietnam, she was invited and offered food by an elderly woman to rest in her wooden shack at the peak for the night. She chose an experience of uncertainty and curiosity, in search of something she could never be certain to find: a sense of fulfillment and a deeper connection.
On 16 December 2022, Madeline’s pilgrimage (朝圣之旅)ended right where it started. For now, she’s working on a book, planning future journeys and creating more effective ways for women to find and express courage in their lives.
Whether a walk leads halfway around the world or just down the road, Madeline has shown the true worth of slowing down and giving more than we receive along the way.
29．Why did Madeline decide to start her journey
A．To get closer to the world. B．To reduce carbon footprint.
C．To get rid of personal crisis. D．To slow down the pace of life.
30．What can we know about Madeline during the journey
A．She was about to give up.
B．She was helped by Italian locals.
C．She experienced various cultures.
D．She enjoyed Australian coastal scenery.
31．Which of the following words can best describe Madeline
A．Cautious and gentle. B．Tough and adventurous.
C．Ambitious and generous. D．Open-minded and humorous.
32．What’s this text mainly about
A．A new way to slow down life.
B．A closer connection with the wild.
C．An unforgettable memory of a trip.
D．A woman walking around the world.
（2023秋·广东河源·高三统考开学考试）As the lyrics to Taylor Swift’s hit song “Bad Blood” go: “Cause, baby, now we got bad blood. You know it used to be mad love.” It’s a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Hallie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.
At just 15 months old, Barnard was diagnosed (诊断) with Diamon Blackfin Anemia, or DBA, and she spent most of her life in and out of the hospital. The Swiftie said she relied on the singer to bring her joy.
The only way to survive DBA is with a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and Barnard was desperate for one. But she knew thousands of other patients are, too. So, a few years ago, she decided to do something about it, creating her own foundation: Hallie’s Heroes. “It started selfishly as just trying to save my life, but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant,” she said. “So, so far we’ve tested 8,000 people and found over 300 matches.”
After a 9-year wait, Barnard got her own match — through her own foundation. But more obstacles stood between her and normal life as a kid. The blood disorder led to a cancer diagnosis: osteosarcoma. She received surgery to cut the cancer out of her leg at MD Anderson in Houston.
The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. “My survival instinct (本能) just kicked in. I was trying to do anything that I could to survive. So, of course, it was scary but in my mind, I was just thinking that I wanted to be at my sister’s future weddings. I wanted to play games and run again,” she said.
Her survival instinct — combined with Taylor Swift-helped her through her operation, where doctors cut her cancer out, and reattached her foot and ankle to her upper leg to work as a knee.
33．Why does the author mention Taylor Swift’s song “Bad Blood”
A．To stress the power of music.
B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To show Taylor Swift’s popularity.
D．To state Taylor Swift’s song is a hit.
34．What is Hallie Barnard’s original motivation for creating Hallie’s Heroes
A．To raise money for her heroes.
B．To treat her rare blood disorder.
C．To help other children with DBA．
D．To have an operation for her cancer
35．Which of the following can best describe Hallie Barnard
A．Strong-minded and selfish. B．Hard-working and patient.
C．Kind and optimistic. D．Outgoing and helpful.
36．What’s the best title for the text
A．Bad Blood Inspired a Little Girl
B．Hallie’s Heroes:a Useful Foundation
C．Taylor Swift: a Popular Singer with Teens
D．A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches
（2023秋·湖南岳阳·高三湖南省岳阳县第一中学校考开学考试）Life finds me on the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides. I am the warden(管理员) of The Oa Reserve, a 2,1oo-hectate nature reserve and working farm owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
It was always a dream of mine to live in Scotland. The friendly nature of the island communities, the landscape, beautiful coastlines and above all--the wildlife. The amazing wildlife. So, here I am: living and working on the west coast of Scotland in a dream job. But, things weren’t always this way.
My school life never really amounted to much. I didn’t go on to higher education and my early working life was sloppy (马虎的), at best. Much of this was due to my disinterest in the work I was doing. I worked in factories, shops, warehouses and even a castle. I was always unsettled and uninspired. I never knew how to channel my interest and passion for nature into a paying job. Wildlife and nature had been part of my life since my youth. I remember my childhood with great fondness: I would read bird books, paint fact files for each species and get lost in the natural world.
In 2014, the opportunity I so badly needed finally appeared a paid training with Durham Wildlife Trust. I was given all the basic skills and training for habitat control, wildlife surveys and ground management works. In October 2015, I became the reserve warden for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), where I stayed for just under half a decade. As happy as I was, new opportunities dared me to dream even bigger. The time had come to take my next step, to continue to grow within my career.
So, this is where I am now: living in the middle of a nature reserve, with golden eagles, red deer and hen harriers as neighbors. I feel as if I’m the luckiest man alive.
37．What does the author like best about Scotland
A．Its wild species. B．Its beautiful shorelines.
C．Its unique scenery. D．Its friendly communities.
38．Why did the author feel unsettled in his early working life
A．He was not well paid.
B．He changed jobs too often.
C．He felt not as good as others.
D．He showed little interest in the jobs.
39．What can be inferred about the author’s childhood
A．He was fascinated by nature.
B．He knew a lot about biology.
C．He was forced to leave school early.
D．He dreamed of living in Scotland.
40．What does the author think of his work at The Oa Reserve
A．Tiring. B．Satisfying.
C．Uninspiring. D．Challenging.
参考答案：
1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述独居老人鲍勃（Bob）在圣诞夜去门外拿木材却不慎摔倒，伤到了脖子不能动弹。他在雪地里躺了20个小时，是他的狗凯尔西（Kelsey）一直陪伴他给他取暖并一直呼救，他非常感谢凯尔西。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck. (一只名叫凯尔西的五岁小狗因帮助救了主人的命而被誉为英雄，主人在雪地里滑倒摔断了脖子。)”可知，鲍勃圣诞夜在雪地里滑倒摔断了脖子。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“But my Kelsey came. By the next morning, my voice was gone and I couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop barking. (但我的凯尔西来了。第二天早上，我的声音消失了，我无法大声呼救，但凯尔西并没有停止吠叫。)”可知，凯尔西一直吠叫是为了呼救。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Dr. Chaim Colen, the doctor who treated Bob, said, “Animals can help and his dog really saved him...He was very fortunate.” (治疗鲍勃的医生Chaim Colen说：“动物可以帮助他，他的狗真的救了他……他很幸运。”)”可知，医生Chaim Colen认为，凯尔西很有帮助。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck. (一只名叫凯尔西的五岁小狗因帮助救了主人的命而被誉为英雄，主人在雪地里滑倒摔断了脖子。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述小狗在寒冷的雪地救了主人的故事。故选C。
5．B 6．A 7．A 8．B
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了原本对动物一无所知的巴黎女孩，婚后跟随丈夫开始保护野生动物，并在丈夫去世后独自开始完成两人的梦想。
5．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. (1987年他们在伦敦相遇，一年后他们搬到了南非，在那里他们被大自然所吸引，最终买下了苏拉苏拉——一个由河流和1500公顷连绵起伏的丘陵组成的野生动物保护区。)”以及文章第三段“Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. (然而，去年3月，Lawrence死于突发心脏病。)”可推断，Fran oise在国外生活数十年。故选B。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account.(由于Lawrence的去世，一场又一场的预订都被取消了，Francoise的银行账户最后空了。)”可知，保护区陷入了财政困境。故选A。
7．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for ( Lawrence走了。一头有麻烦的犀牛和她不能依靠的保安。由于Lawrence的去世，一场又一场的预订都被取消了，Francoise的银行账户最后空了。但是她怎么能离开她和Lawrence为之奋斗的梦想呢？)”以及文章最后一段“Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone. ( Fran oise慢慢地站了起来。最终，Thabo从创伤中恢复过来。她与工作人员召开会议，讨论保护区和动物问题，并就优先事项达成一致。她甚至成立了自己的犀牛基金。那些绝望的日子重新定义了没有Lawrence的生活的意义，她明白保护苏拉苏拉的野生动物已经成为她的使命，而且只属于她一个人。)”可知，Lawrence去世后，Fran oise经历了很多不幸的事情，但是最终她还是挺了过来，开始勇敢地面对生活。故选A。
8．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone. (Fran oise慢慢地站了起来。最终，Thabo从创伤中恢复过来。她与工作人员召开会议，讨论保护区和动物问题，并就优先事项达成一致。她甚至成立了自己的犀牛基金。那些绝望的日子重新定义了没有Lawrence的生活的意义，她明白保护苏拉苏拉的野生动物已经成为她的使命，而且只属于她一个人。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是Fran oise原本对动物一无所知，后来跟随丈夫开始保护动物，丈夫去世后，Fran oise原本很无助，但是她最终还是坚强地站起来肩负起自己的使命。故选B。
9．B 10．C 11．A 12．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了南方卫理公会大学的音乐系教授Carol Leone如何引入小钢琴键盘来改变钢琴教育的现状和Eliana Yi使用小钢琴键盘的经历。
9．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Eliana Yi dreamed of pursuing piano performance in college, never mind that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave (八度音阶).( Eliana Yi在大学时梦想着从事钢琴演奏，尽管她的手指几乎达不到一个八度音程的长度。)”以及第二段中““I would just go to pieces,” the Southern Methodist University junior recalled. “There were just too many octaves. I wondered whether I was just going to play Bach and Mozart for the rest of my life.”(“我会崩溃，”这位南卫理公会大学的大三学生回忆说。“八度太多了。我想知道我的余生是否只会演奏巴赫和莫扎特。”)”以及第六段中“Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of jazz musicians, she instead favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span and earned a doctorate in musical arts.( Leone Leone对这些挑战很熟悉。她出生在一个爵士音乐家的家庭，但她更喜欢古典音乐，并且尽管她的手指距离较小，她还是选择了追求钢琴，并获得了音乐艺术博士学位。)”可知，短手距限制了她们的音乐事业，这是Eliana Yi和Carol Leone之间的相似之处。故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Twenty years ago, the school became the first major university in the U.S. to incorporate smaller keyboards into its music program, leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors.( 20年前，该校成为美国第一所将小型键盘纳入音乐课程的主要大学，为Yi和其他钢琴专业的学生创造了公平的竞争环境。)”可知，SMU将将小型键盘纳入音乐课程是为Yi和其他钢琴专业的学生创造了公平的竞争环境。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Smaller keyboards instill many with new confidence. It’s not their own limitations that have held them back, they realize; it’s the limitations of the instruments themselves. (更小的键盘给许多人注入了新的信心。他们意识到，阻碍他们前进的不是他们自身的局限；这是仪器本身的局限性。)”可知，当她弹奏这架改装过的钢琴时，她感觉到非常有信心。故选A。
12．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章主要讲述了南方卫理公会大学的音乐系教授Carol Leone如何引入小钢琴键盘来改变钢琴教育的现状。过去，人们对于传统钢琴的尺寸几乎没有质疑，导致手指长度不够的人无法舒适地演奏八度音阶。然而，通过引入小钢琴键盘，这些人可以更轻松地演奏，并且不再受到手指过度伸展而导致的伤害。这一改变不仅让那些手指长度较短的人有了更多的机会演奏经典作品，也给他们带来了新的信心和动力。D选项“The Story behind Retrofitted Pianos(改装钢琴背后的故事)”概括文章主要内容。故选D。
13．B 14．C 15．D 16．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者的一次经历，作者在一次即兴表演课的休息期间，偶遇了著名的喜剧演员，并鼓起勇气邀请他来为作者他们上喜剧课，以此告诉大家，敢于尝试就有可能成功。
13．词句猜测题。A. Look down.俯视；B. Calm down.冷静下来；C. Make up.编造； D. Pick up.挑选。根据划线单词上一句“I froze for a moment”（我愣了一会儿。）以及下一句“I told them, ‘Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.’”（我告诉他们，“嘿，如果你们搞不定，那我就叫他来和我们一起上下半节课。”）可知，作者一开始也不太敢上前邀请罗宾·威廉斯，但是后来还是开口了，说明作者是稳定了一下情绪。由此推知，划线词compose与B项calm down的意思接近。故选B项。
14．推理判断题。A. It’s never too late to mend亡羊补牢，犹未晚也；B. Every cloud has a silver lining黑暗中总有一线光明；C. A brave attempt is half success勇敢的尝试是成功的一半；D. Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。根据文章大意可知，作者和同学们偶遇著名喜剧演员却都不敢上前打招呼，最后作者鼓起勇气开口打招呼，并邀请这名喜剧演员为他们上戏剧课。结果该喜剧演员不仅毫不犹豫地同意了作者的请求，还给他们展示了精彩的表演。由此推知，文章想告诉我们的是敢于迈出尝试的一步，就有可能成功，即勇敢的尝试是成功的一半，C项符合题意。故选C项。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段“Completely frozen, my fellow comics couldn’t summon up the courage to just say ‘hi’ to Robin, who was with a friend.”（我的喜剧演员同伴们完全愣住了，没能鼓起勇气向罗宾打招呼，罗宾身边还有一个朋友。）和第三段的“I told them, ‘Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.’”（我告诉他们，“嘿，如果你们搞不定，那我就叫他来和我们一起上下半节课。”）可知，作者的同伴见到著名喜剧演员罗宾·威廉斯时全都愣住了，甚至不敢上前和他打招呼，更不敢鼓起勇气邀请罗宾。故选D项。
16．推理判断题。文章第二段“One day three of us were standing outside the building, when Robin Williams - an internationally famous actor and comic walked by, enjoying the fresh bay air.”（有一天，我们三个人站在大楼外面，国际著名演员兼喜剧演员罗宾·威廉斯走过，享受着海湾的新鲜空气。）提到，罗宾·威廉斯很出名；再根据第四段“Robin looked directly in my eyes and said with little hesitation, ‘Okay.’”（罗宾直视着我的眼睛，毫不犹豫地说：“好的。”），作者邀请罗宾·威廉斯为他们上课的时候，他毫不犹豫地答应了，由此可知，罗宾·威廉斯是个平易近人的人。故选A项。
17．A 18．D 19．A 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国姑娘刘雯雯自幼学习吹唢呐的心路历程。
17．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her father’s family has performed with the suona for seven generations, while the tradition on her mother’s side of the family can be traced back to the early Qing Dynasty, Despite her unwillingness, she followed her parents to play the suona as early as 3 years old.(她父亲的家族已经有七代人演奏过唢呐，而母亲家族的传统可以追溯到清初，尽管她不愿意，但她早在3岁时就跟随父母演奏了唢呐。)” 可知，就家庭传统促使刘雯雯学习吹唢呐。故选A项。
18．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Besides it, Liu has also learned traditional Chinese vocal music and dancing—skills that have improved her oral muscles and sense of rhyme, helping equip her to be a professional musician.(除此之外，刘还学习了中国传统声乐和舞蹈，这些技能提高了她的口腔肌肉和韵律感，使她成为一名专业音乐家。)”可知， 除了唢呐之外，刘雯雯还学习中国传统声乐和舞蹈来提高了她的口腔肌肉和韵律感，从而成为一名专业的音乐家。故选D项。
19．细节理解题。根据第三段中“It wasn’t until 2008 that she first found suona music beautiful. That was when she entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to learn the instrument more systematically from Liu Ying, a professor and top player. (直到2008年，她才第一次发现唢呐音乐很美。那时，她进入上海音乐学院，向教授、顶尖演奏家刘英更系统地学习乐器。)” 可知，直到2008年，进入上海音乐学院向刘英教授系统地学习乐器，她才发现唢呐音乐的美妙。故选A项。
20．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“I felt my hard work had paid off. I trained for over 20 years, probably just to win cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage.(我觉得我的努力得到了回报。我训练了20多年，可能只是为了在国际舞台上为中国传统音乐赢得欢呼和掌声。)” 可知，刘雯雯在国际舞台上为中国传统音乐赢得了喝彩与掌声，体现了刘雯雯内心对自己演奏的新认识，这是她演奏中国传统音乐的意义所在，说明她认识到自己表演的价值。。故选A项。
21．D 22．A 23．B 24．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了妮可·索内斯如何在充满不确定和坎坷的人生中坚持践行人生理想，服务于社会的故事。
21．主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties. They set goals, welcome challenges, overcome obstacles, and eventually achieve what satisfies them.”（然而，有激情的人并不害怕这种不确定性。他们设定目标，迎接挑战，克服障碍，最终实现令他们满意的目标。）可知，本段的主题是成就感来自充分利用不确定性。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据第三段“Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society. She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime, bring justice, and create a better society for everyone.”（妮可加入了警察学院，打算对社会有所帮助。她相信，一名警察有机会消除犯罪，伸张正义，为每个人创造一个更美好的社会。）可知，妮可最初的职业承诺是履行职责，使社会变得更美好。故选A项。
23．细节理解题。根据第四段“Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force.”（妮可在一次任务中受伤，结束了她在警察部队的职业生涯。）可知，妮可因为受伤不得不离开警察职位。故选B项。
24．细节理解题。根据第四段“She chose this field after her grandfather’s death, when she couldn’t bear the pain of losing him.”（她在祖父去世后选择了这个领域，当时她无法忍受失去祖父的痛苦。）可知，她因为体验到失去家人的痛苦，所以选择了这个新的职业。故选D项。
25．A 26．A 27．B 28．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Nicole Renae不得已将宠物狗送走，多年之后，意外重新遇见宠物狗的故事。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“He’d be working at home, and the house needed to be free of audible noise.(他将在家工作，房子需要没有可听见的噪音)”可知，蕾娜的父亲需要在家工作，而家里需要没有干扰他的声音，所以家人把克洛伊送走了。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“Remembering the joy that having a dog had brought her as a kid, Renae wanted her daughter to experience the same. (蕾娜回忆起小时候养狗给她带来的快乐，她希望女儿也能经历同样的快乐)”可知，蕾娜希望女儿和自己一样可以体验到养狗的快乐，所以想要领养一只小狗。故选A。
27．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“But her mom realized there was a way to test the theory: Their Chloe had been microchipped as a puppy. They found the ID number, then Renae took her new Chloe to the vet to be scanned. Sure enough, she also had a microchip.(但她的妈妈意识到有一种方法可以检验这一理论：他们的克洛伊在小狗时就被植入了微芯片。他们找到了身份证明号码，然后蕾娜带着她的新克洛伊去兽医那里接受扫描。果不其然，她还有一个微芯片)”以及最后一段“The numbers were a match,(这些数字是匹配的)”可知，蕾娜一家通过匹配植入狗体内的微芯片来证实蕾娜的想法。故选B。
28．推理判断题。根据第二段“From the very start, the two were inseparable. “She was my best friend,” Renae says.(从一开始，蕾娜和克洛伊就就形影不离。“她是我最好的朋友，”蕾娜说)”、第三段“With no easier option, the family sent Chloe to a humane society.(没有更容易的选择，家人把克洛伊送到了动物保护协会)”以及最后一段“The numbers were a match,(这些数字是匹配的)”可知，本文讲述了Nicole Renae不得已将宠物狗送走，多年之后，意外重新遇见宠物狗的故事，作者写作的目的是分享一个结局扣人心弦的故事。故选C。
29．A 30．C 31．B 32．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个女性独自环游世界的故事。
29．推理判断题。根据第二段中“She said, “I was searching for a deeper interaction with nature and people.” Walking would minimize her carbon footprint, plus the slow pace meant that she could fully immerse herself in nature, and gain insights into other cultures in a unique way.”（她说：“我一直在寻找一种与自然和人更深层次的互动。”步行可以最大限度地减少她的碳足迹，加上缓慢的步伐意味着她可以完全沉浸在大自然中，并以一种独特的方式了解其他文化。）可推知，玛德琳决定开始她的旅程是为了更接近世界。故选A项。
30．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Apart from that, her slow pace allowed her to be drawn deeply into other cultures.”（除此之外，她缓慢的步伐使她深深地被其他文化所吸引。）可推知，玛德琳在旅途中体验了各种文化。故选C项。
31．推理判断题。根据第三段中“she said, “I didn’t stop because I was more afraid of not following my heart than I was of losing everything I owned and loved.””（她说，“我没有停下来，因为比起失去我所拥有和所爱的一切，我更害怕不跟随自己的心。”）可推知，玛德琳是一个坚强而富有冒险精神的人。故选B项。
32．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段““Why ” It’s a simple question that people ask Angela Madeline frequently. After all, she began a journey that very few people would ever attempt: walk around the world alone.”（“为什么 ”这是人们经常问安吉拉 玛德琳的一个简单问题。毕竟，她开始了一段很少有人会尝试的旅程：独自环游世界。）可知，短文主要讲述了一个女性独自环游世界的故事。故选D项。
33．B 34．B 35．C 36．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了罕见血液病患者Hallie Barnard创建Hallie’s Heroes帮助自己和其他患者的故事。
33．推理判断题。根据第一段“It’s a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Hallie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.(这是一首关于友谊破裂的歌，但对14岁的海莉·巴纳德来说，这首歌有着更深的含义，她出生时患有一种罕见的血液疾病。)”及下文的故事可知，作者引用Taylor Swift的歌词是为了引出本文要讨论的话题。故选B。
34．细节理解题。根据第三段““It started selfishly as just trying to save my life, but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant,” she said.(她说：“一开始我只是自私地想要救我的命，但后来我们意识到还有很多其他的孩子需要骨髓移植。”)”可知，Hallie创建Hallie’s Heroes起初的动机是治疗自己的罕见的血液病。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. (康复是困难的，但Hallie说她仍然抱有希望。)”可知，Bernard非常乐观；再根据Barnard创建Hallie’s Heroes为他人治病可知，Barnard心地善良。故选C。
36．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章主要讲述了罕见血液病患者Hallie Barnard创建Hallie’s Heroes帮助自己和其他患者的故事，D项“A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches (一位癌症幸存者帮助其他人找到匹配者)”最适合作为文章的标题。故选D。
37．A 38．D 39．A 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者喜欢与大自然相处，所以对于当下的管理员工作感到非常开心和满意。
37．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The friendly nature of the island communities, the landscape, beautiful coastlines and above all — the wildlife. The amazing wildlife.(友好的岛屿社区，美丽的风景，美丽的海岸线，最重要的是野生动物。神奇的野生动物。)”可知，作者热爱苏格兰的许多事物，包括岛屿、风景等，但最吸引作者的是当地的野生动植物。故选A项。
38．推理判断题。由第三段“I didn’t go on to higher education and my early working life was sloppy (马虎的), at best. Much of this was due to my disinterest in the work I was doing.(我没有继续接受高等教育，我早期的工作生活充其量是草率的。这在很大程度上是因为我对我所做的工作不感兴趣。)”以及“I never knew how to channel my interest and passion for nature into a paying job.(我从不知道如何将我对大自然的兴趣和热情转化为一份有报酬的工作。)”可知，作者对于早期工作并不感兴趣，因此内心非常不安定。故选D项。
39．推理判断题。由第三段“Wildlife and nature had been part of my life since my youth. I remember my childhood with great fondness: I would read bird books, paint fact files for each species and get lost in the natural world.(从我年轻时起，野生动物和大自然就一直是我生活的一部分。我非常喜欢回忆我的童年：我会阅读有关鸟类的书籍，为每个物种绘制事实档案，迷失在自然世界中。)”可知，小时候，野生动物和大自然是作者生活中的一部分，包括阅读也是读一些与大自然相关的书籍，由此可知作者从小就热爱大自然。故选A项。
40．推理判断题。由首段“Life finds me on the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides. I am the warden(管理员) of The Oa Reserve, a 2,1oo-hectate nature reserve and working farm owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.(生活发现我在艾莱岛，赫布里底群岛的女王。我是Oa保护区的管理员，这是一个占地2公顷的自然保护区，也是皇家鸟类保护协会拥有的农场。)”可知，作者现在是Oa保护区的管理员，再结合尾段“So, this is where I am now: living in the middle of a nature reserve, with golden eagles, red deer and hen harriers as neighbors. I feel as if I’m the luckiest man alive.(所以，这就是我现在所处的地方:生活在一个自然保护区的中央，与金雕、马鹿和鹞为邻。我觉得我是世上最幸运的人。)”可知，作者觉得自己现在所处的地方感到很满意，由此可知，作者对于当下的管理员工作感到非常开心和满意。故选B项。