Unit 4 Exploring literature(精选名校阅读好题25篇)
文学形式基础篇
Passage 1
(2023上·山西·高一山西大附中校考阶段练习)From political problems to environmental protection, the following books cover all kinds of topics. There is no doubt that they have become a must for young adults who show great interest in these matters.
An Inconvenient Truth by AI Gore
AI Gore caught the attention of the world with his book An Inconvenient Truth, which later was adapted (改编) for a movie. Based on his lecture tour on global warming, the work explains climate change in a user-friendly way and opens the public’s eyes to our planet.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
When John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was praised for his great writings, including The Grapes of Wrath. It focuses on a family of farmers who are forced off their land during the Great Depression. While it touches on the important problems such as agricultural industry changes, it also explores universal themes of power, family and self-interest.
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Focusing on the meat-packing industry in Chicago, Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle explores the life of immigrant workers in the early 20th century. The best-selling work forced President Theodore Roosevelt to pass a law about food safety.
The Conscience of a Liberal by Paul Rrugman
Economist Paul Krugman tells 80 years of American history in The Conscience of a Liberal, which examines the fall and rise of economic and political situations. Many believe the2007 book was a clear call to take control of the country’s economic future.
1. Which book tells something about climate change
A. The Jungle. B. An Inconvenient Truth.
C. The Grapes of Wrath. D. The Conscience of a Liberal.
2. What do we know about The Grapes of Wrath
A. It was adapted for a movie.
B. Its author won the Nobel Prize.
C. It is about the economic development.
D. It explores the value of a happy family.
3. What role did The Jungle play in history
A. It helped bring a new law into effect.
B. It changed the life of immigrant workers.
C. It forced people to care about meat-packing.
D. It helped develop the meat-packing industry.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是对政治问题、环境保护等话题感兴趣的年轻人必须读的几本书。
1. 细节理解题。根据An Inconvenient Truth by AI Gore部分的“Based on his lecture tour on global warming, the work explains climate change in a user-friendly way and opens the public’s eyes to our planet. (该作品以他的全球变暖巡回演讲为基础，以一种友好的方式解释了气候变化，让公众看到了我们的星球。)”可知，An Inconvenient Truth是关于气候变化的。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck部分的“When John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was praised for his great writings, including The Grapes of Wrath. (当约翰·斯坦贝克获得诺贝尔文学奖时，他因其包括The Grapes of Wrath在内的伟大作品而受到赞扬。)”可知，The Grapes of Wrath的作者获得了诺贝尔奖。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据The Jungle by Upton Sinclair部分的“The best-selling work forced President Theodore Roosevelt to pass a law about food safety. (这本畅销书迫使西奥多·罗斯福总统通过了一项关于食品安全的法律。)”可知，The Jungle帮助使一项新法律生效。故选A。
Passage 2
(2023上·河南驻马店·高一河南省上蔡第一高级中学校联考阶段练习)Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a great book that has attracted young and old readers for over a century. Its long-lasting popularity shows Sewell’s skillful storytelling and the great message at the novel’s heart.
Through the eyes of Black Beauty, readers are sent to a world filled with trouble, pity, and hope. Sewell’s choice to tell the story from the horse’s viewpoint(角度) was a new method which made it easier for future writers to explore the thoughts of animals. The main ideas in the novel are just as important today as they were in the Victorian times.
Black Beauty is a lovely black horse that begins as a carriage(马车) horse, but when he is hurt, his rich owner decides that he is no longer good enough to be a carriage horse. From that moment, he is passed from owner to owner and goes through lots of hard work. Even though many unpleasant things happen to Black Beauty at the hands of unkind humans, he lives up to his name both outside and inside.
This story of his life from birth to old age is beautifully descriptive. Everything from his active days as a baby horse on a farm to a hard life pulling carriages on stone roads in London can be readily pictured in the readers’mind. Each part carries an important message about animal well-being, kindness, and respect, and is filled with plenty of page-turning suspense(悬念).
This Collector’s Edition of Black Beauty shows respect for this beloved book. Each part of the book has been carefully considered. From the drawings on the cover to the colored blocking, this is truly one-of-a-kind. The matching colored endpapers add an extra touch of luxury(奢侈), making it the perfect addition to any collector’s library and a great chance to experience the story that will reach your heart and stay with you forever.
1. What might Black Beauty be like in the story
A. It’s thin and weak. B. It hates hard work.
C. It has good qualities. D. It feels not up to the job.
2. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4
A. To introduce each part.
B. To share feelings about the horse.
C. To give opinions about the story.
D. To give examples of page-turning suspense.
3. What is the text
A. A diary entry. B. A news report.
C. A children’s story. D. A book review.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章以书评的形式主要介绍了一部永恒的经典小说——Anna Sewell的Black Beauty。这本书一个多世纪以来一直吸引着老少读者，显示了Sewell高超的叙事技巧和小说核心的伟大寓意，可以成为任何收藏家图书馆的完美的补充，读这本书也是体验深入人心的故事的绝佳机会。
1. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Even though many unpleasant things happen to Black Beauty at the hands of unkind humans, he lives up to his name both outside and inside.(尽管Black Beauty在不友善的人类手中发生了许多不愉快的事情，但他无论在外表还是内心都不负盛名。)”可知，尽管Black Beauty遭遇了许多不愉快的事情，但他的外表和内心都与他的名字相符，即Black Beauty既有外在美也有内在美，拥有良好的品质。故选C。
2. 推理判断题。根据第四段“This story of his life from birth to old age is beautifully descriptive. Everything from his active days as a baby horse on a farm to a hard life pulling carriages on stone roads in London can be readily pictured in the readers’mind. Each part carries an important message about animal well-being, kindness, and respect, and is filled with plenty of page-turning suspense (悬念).(这个关于他从出生到晚年的故事描写得很好。从他在农场当小马驹的活跃日子，到在伦敦的石头路上拉马车的艰苦生活，所有的一切都能在读者的脑海中轻易地描绘出来。每个部分都传达了关于动物健康、善良和尊重的重要信息，并充满了大量引人入胜的的悬念。)”可知，作者在第四段是在对故事内容发表意见。故选C。
3. 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a great book that has attracted young and old readers for over a century. Its long-lasting popularity shows Sewell’s skillful storytelling and the great message at the novel’s heart.(Anna Sewell的Black Beauty是一本伟大的书，一个多世纪以来一直吸引着老少读者。它经久不衰的受欢迎程度显示了Sewell高超的叙事技巧和小说核心的重要信息。)”可知，文章主要介绍了Anna Sewell所著的Black Beauty这本书，包括它的主要内容、叙事技巧和深远的影响等。由此可推断，本文是一篇书评。故选D。
Passage 3
(2023上·河南南阳·高一校联考期中)Praised writer Jessica Khoury was only four years old when she began to write. Today, she has printed several books for young people, including The Mystwick School of Musicraft Series, The Corpus Trilogy, and The Forbidden Wish. Her latest novel is called The Ruby Code.
I recently spoke with Khoury about her new science fiction(小说) for middle-graders. The book, she told me from her home in South Carolina, is for anybody who has ever thought, “What would it be like for a video game world to come to life ”
Set in a future New York City, the book is, in Khoury’s words, “a high-action scary book.” Readers are introduced to 13-year-old Ash, a silent young gamer. His life circles around his love for virtual(虚拟的) reality games. They offer a chance to stay away from his bad stepfather and the cold-hearted people who laugh at him.
Ash’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is given a small metal box after helping a man in need. It contains an old-style video game called “The Glass Realm”. To his surprise, Ash meets a character named Ruby who was created by artificial intelligence (AI). Her abilities are so huge that she can even rewrite the game.
Ruby’s secret knowledge leads Ash on a painful but exciting adventure. At last, he is able to learn the truth behind a dishonest company.
In The Ruby Code, Khoury seeks the advantages and disadvantages of rapid technological progress. Like many people, she wonders how AI will change life.
“As a writer,” Khoury said, “I think all the time about how long it will be before the robots take my job. But I’m not a person who’s scared of technology. I like to consider not just the worst-case situation but also the best-case situation.”
1. Who is fit to read her new science fiction according to Khoury
A. Those who are good at modern technology. B. Those who are interested in writing.
C. Those who want to live in a video game world. D. Those who love video games like her.
2. How do video games benefit Ash
A. They let him get secret power. B. They offer him a lot of knowledge.
C. They prepare him for his future job. D. They help him hide away from the reality.
3. What causes a turn in Ash’s life
A. A company’s dishonesty. B. His sad childhood.
C. His kind behavior. D. Pleasure from the games.
4. What does Khoury think of technology
A. She can accept it. B. She is completely satisfied with it.
C. She is worried about it. D. She is disappointed by it.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了小说作家Jessica Khoury最新的科幻小说The Ruby Code的情况，包括其面向的读者、主要情节和主题。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The book, she told me from her home in South Carolina, is for anybody who has ever thought, “What would it be like for a video game world to come to life ” (她在南卡罗来纳的家中告诉我，这本书是写给任何曾经想过“电子游戏世界变成现实会是什么样子？”的人的)”可知，对于Khoury而言，她的新科幻小说是为那些想要生活在电子游戏世界的人而写的，因此他们适合阅读这本小说。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“His life circles around his love for virtual (虚拟的) reality games. They offer a chance to stay away from his bad stepfather and the cold-hearted people who laugh at him. (他的生活围绕着他对虚拟现实游戏的热爱。它们提供了一个机会，让他远离坏继父和那些嘲笑他的冷血的人)”可知，电子游戏让Ash受益的地方在于它们帮助他远离残酷的现实世界。故选D项。
3. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Ash’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is given a small metal box after helping a man in need.(在帮助了一个需要帮助的人之后，Ash得到了一个小金属盒子，他的生活发生了意想不到的转变)”可知，Ash帮助他人的善举让他的生活发生了转变。故选C项。
4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Khoury所说的话“I think all the time about how long it will be before the robots take my job. But I’m not a person who’s scared of technology. I like to consider not just the worst-case situation but also the best-case situation.(我一直在想，机器人要多久才能取代我的工作。但我不是一个害怕科技的人。我不仅喜欢考虑最坏的情况，也喜欢考虑最好的情况)”可知，Khoury并不害怕科技，她会考虑科技带来的坏处，也会考虑它带来的好处。由此推知，她会接受科技。故选A项。
Passage 4
(2023上·重庆九龙坡·高一统考开学考试)Beanstalks(豆萁) are burned to cook beans
The beans cry in the pot
We grow from the same root (根)
Why should we boil each other with such impatience
The poem is thought to be written by Cao Zhi, one of Cao Cao’s sons, Cao, who lived between 192 and 232 during the Three Kingdoms period.
It is said that after Cao Cao’s death, his oldest son Cao Pi became the emperor. Cao Pi was jealous (嫉妒的) of his younger brother Cao Zhi’s talent, so he wanted to find an excuse to kill him. One day, Cao Pi ordered Cao Zhi to make a poem about their relationship within seven steps, and was determined (决定) to have the younger brother killed if he failed. Cao Zhi then made the poem in front of him, which showed Cao Pi’s cruel idea to kill his own brother. Cao Pi, feeling ashamed, let Cao Zhi go in the end.
In China, the poem is taught to primary school students and is often used by people to describe unnecessary competitions or fighting between people, businesses, or organizations who are in the same area or want the same things.
The poem was posted on Tweeter by the CEO of Tesla and Space X Elon Musk, and it was given a title Humankind on purpose by Musk. The post drew tons of attention on both Western and Chinese social media, and internet users have been guessing what it was used for. People thought it could be an answer to the director of UN food organization, who mentioned that world hunger could be stopped if Elon Musk could give away 2% of his wealth.
1. The poem is said to be written by ________.
A. Cao Cao B. Cao Zhi C. Cao Pi D. Elon Musk
2. Cao Pi wanted to kill Cao Zhi because ________.
A. Cao Zhi was one of his brothers
B. Cao Pi was jealous of Cao Zhi’s talent
C. Cao Zhi refused to follow Cao Pi’s orders
D. Cao Pi wanted to become the only son of Cao Cao
3. By writing the poem, the poet wanted to show that ________.
A. his brother was cruel to him B. he was not afraid of his brother
C. the beans were close to its stalks D. the beanstalk should die for its beans
4. Which one is TRUE according to the last paragraph
A. Elon Musk posted the poem on Tweeter for fun.
B. Only Western internet users noticed the poem.
C. The purpose of the poem became a hot topic.
D. Elon Musk is mean and doesn’t care about others.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了中国的《七步诗》的来历和Elon Musk把这首诗发布在推特上的事情引起了网友关注。
1. 细节理解题。根据正文第一段的“The poem is thought to be written by Cao Zhi, one of Cao Cao’s sons, Cao, who lived between 192 and 232 during the Three Kingdoms period.(这首诗被认为是曹操的儿子曹植所作，他生活在三国时期的192年至232年之间)”可知，这首诗据说是曹植写的。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据正文第二段的“Cao Pi was jealous (嫉妒的) of his younger brother Cao Zhi’s talent, so he wanted to find an excuse to kill him.(曹丕嫉妒弟弟曹植的才能，想找个借口杀了他)”可知，曹丕想杀曹植，因为曹丕嫉妒曹植的才能。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据正文第二段的“Cao Zhi then made the poem in front of him, which showed Cao Pi’s cruel idea to kill his own brother.(曹植在他面前作了这首诗，表现了曹丕杀死亲弟弟的残忍想法)”可知，通过写这首诗，诗人想要表明他哥哥对他很残忍。故选A。
4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The post drew tons of attention on both Western and Chinese social media, and internet users have been guessing what it was used for.(这条微博在西方和中国的社交媒体上都引起了大量关注，网友们一直在猜测这条微博的用途)”可知，这首诗的目的成为一个热门话题。故选C。
Passage 5
(2023上·广西河池·高一校联考阶段练习)
A Natural History of the Future
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Over the past century, humans have made surprising technological achievements with which we have found ways to control nature. From river dams(水坝) to huge one-crop fields, we continue to try to change nature for our goals--so much so it seems we may be in danger of affecting it seriously.
In A Natural History of the Future, expert Rob Dunn thinks that nothing could be further from the truth: rather than asking whether nature will let us live, better to ask whether we will let nature last. Although we try our best or worst efforts to control the nature world, life has its own laws, and no matter what man does, he cannot change them.
Explaining several basic laws of ecology(生态), Dunn shows why life cannot be stopped. We grow one single crop on the field, only to find new life appearing to attack them. We throw away harmful waste only to find microbes(微生物) to take it over. And even in the London Tube, we have seen a new type of insect appear to use a place that is clearly not fit to live. Life will not follow our carefully made plans. Instead, Dunn shows us the future of living things and the challenges that the next generation may face.
A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the different kinds of life and our future as a kind of creature.
Weight 478 g
Size 223×146×33 mm
1. What does the author think of human’s scientific achievements
A. Great. B. Quick. C. Dangerous. D. Slow.
2. Which of the following fits the idea in the book
A. Living things like poisonous waste. B. Life will be out of control in the future.
C. Life can live in any living conditions. D. Living things have their own rules to grow.
3. Who might be interested in this book introduced in the text
A. Historian. B. Naturalist. C. Physicist. D. Chemist.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一本书《未来的自然史》。《未来的自然史》为理解生命的多样性以及我们作为一种生物的未来设定了一个新的标准。
1. 推理判断题。根据文中“From river dams (水坝) to huge one-crop fields, we continue to try to change nature for our goals—so much so it seems we may be in danger of affecting it seriously.(从河流大坝到大片的单一作物田，我们继续试图改变自然以达到我们的目标——如此之多，以至于我们似乎可能面临严重影响自然的危险。)”可知，我们继续为我们的目标而试图改变自然，以至于似乎可能处于严重影响它的危险中。因此推断作者认为人类的科学成是危险的。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据文中内容“Although we try our best or worst efforts to control the nature world, life has its own laws, and no matter what man does, he cannot change them.(尽管我们尽了最大的努力来控制自然世界,但生物有自己的规律,不管人做什么,都不能改变它们。)”可知，尽管我们尽了最大的努力来控制生物界，但生物有自己的生长规则，人类无法改变它们。故选D。
3. 推理判断题。根据文章内容“In A Natural History of the Future, expert Rob Dunn thinks that nothing could be further from the truth: rather than asking whether nature will let us live, better to ask whether we will let nature last. Although we try our best or worst efforts to control the nature world, life has its own laws, and no matter what man does, he cannot change them.(在《未来的自然史》一书中，专家罗伯·邓恩(Rob Dunn)认为，事实并非如此：与其问大自然是否会让我们生活，不如问我们是否会让自然持续下去。尽管我们尽力或最坏的努力来控制自然界，但生命有自己的规律，无论人做什幺，都无法改变。)”可知，本文讲述了《未来的自然史》这本书为理解生命的多样性以及我们作为一种生物的未来设定了一个新的标准。由此可推知，自然学家应该对这本书感兴趣。故选B。
Passage 6
(2023上·贵州黔西·高一统考期末)
Four Books on Relationship
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince is one of the most translated books in the world and, in France, it has been voted the best book of the twentieth century. This is a simple, yet meaningful classic, one that can be enjoyed from the ages of 9 to 99. The story highlights how most grown-ups miss out on the simple things in life, such as friendship, love and the beauty of the world because they are too busy gaining wealth and power. It allows readers to reflect on what is truly important in life — what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Swing Time by Zadie Smith Swing
Time traces the lives of two women — the unnamed narrator and her best friend Tracey. The two brown girls dream of being dancers, but only Tracey has talent. Thenarrator succeeds as the assistant to a famous pop star, while Tracey, after a few performances as a dancer, lived in poverty. Swing Time tells of their close but complex childhood friendship that ends suddenly in their early twenties, exploring themes of motherhood, friendship and loyalty.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Kile Runner is The New York Times bestseller and international classic loved by millions of readers. Set in the country Afghanistan that is in the process of being destroyed, ittells a heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
This is a Printz Honor Book. The author tells a coming-of-age story of two Mexican-American teenagers, Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles against racial and ethnic identity and family relationships.
1. What can we know about Swing Time
A. It’s written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. B. It shows different life roads of two girls.
C. It’s set in the country of Afghanistan. D. It tells a story of a lasting friendship.
2. Which book is written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A. The Litile Prince
B. Swing Time
C. The Kite Runner
D. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
3. Where is the text most likely to come from
A. An advertisement. B. A scientific report.
C. A literary magazine. D. A travel guidebook.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了四本关于友情关系的书。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二本书“Swing Time by Zadie Smith Swing(由Zadie Smith Swing写的Swing Time)”部分中“Time traces the lives of two women — the unnamed narrator and her best friend Tracey.(Time这本书追溯了两个女人的生活——无名的叙述者和她最好的朋友Tracey)”及“The narrator succeeds as the assistant to a famous pop star, while Tracey, after a few performances as a dancer, lived in poverty.(故事的主人公成功地成为了一位著名流行歌星的助手，而Tracey在当过几次舞者之后，生活很贫困)”可知，Swing Time这本书展示了两个女孩不同的人生道路。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据最后一本书的书名“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz(由Benjamin Alire Sáenz写的Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe)”可知，Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe这本书是由Benjamin Alire Sáenz写的，故选D。
3. 推理判断题。根据文章内容及标题“Four Books on Relationship(四本关于关系的书)”可知，文章主要介绍了四本关于友情关系的著作，应是出自一本文学性杂志，故选C。
Passage 7
(2023上·河南洛阳·高一统考期末)
The Best Books of This Year
The Last Time I lied, by Riley Sager
$ 16 at the bookshop
Back when Emma was a kid at Camp Nightingale, three of her friends disappeared while playing the classic game of Two Truths and a Lie. Now, making waves in the art world, Emma’s invited back to camp to be the new painting instructor and she uses the position to find out what really happened to her friends all those years ago.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants , by Ann Brashares
$ 10 at the bookshop
Long-time fans of the classic series won’t forget that in the first Sisterhood , many of Bridget’s chapters take place while she attends a soccer camp in Baja, California. There she falls for dreamy coach Eric. Sisterhood is a classic for a reason thanks to the realistic, devoted friendships between the girls.
Flamer, by Mike Curato
$ 17 at the bookshop
Illustration(插图) novel Flamer follows Aiden Navarro through the summer camp between middle school and high school where everything feels new and different, like his whole world is changing. As Aiden tries to avoid bullies(欺凌) and fights, he also bonds with Elias and starts questioning his belief.
You Have a Match, by Emma Lord
$ 18 at the bookshop
Abby signs up for a DNA test only to learn that she actually has a secret sister, named Savvy. She has no idea why her parents gave Savvy up for adoption, so Abby finds herself at a summer camp with Savvy, and a whole bunch of questions she’d really like answers to. Sweet and full of exciting moments, You Have a Match is as sweet as a candy.
1. Which book is suitable for picture book lovers
A. Flamer. B. You Have a Match.
C. The Last Time I Lied. D. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
2. Which author’s book is the most expensive
A. Riley Sager. B. Mike Curato.
C. Emma Lord. D. Ann Brashares.
3. What do these four books have in common
A. They’re all about science.
B. They all cover family life.
C. They all talk about friendship.
D. They have something to do with camps.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四本年度最佳图书。
1. 细节理解题。根据Flamer, by Mike Curato部分“Illustration (插图) novel Flamer follows Aiden Navarro through the summer camp between middle school and high school where everything feels new and different, like his whole world is changing.(插图小说Flamer讲述了艾登·纳瓦罗从初中到高中的夏令营，在那里，一切都感觉新鲜而不同，就像他的整个世界都在改变。)”可知，Flamer这本书是一本插图小说，适合喜欢图画书的读者。故选A项。
2. 细节理解题。根据The Last Time I lied, by Riley Sager部分“$ 16 at the bookshop (书店价格16美元)”、Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants , by Ann Brashares部分“$ 10 at the bookshop (书店价格10美元)”、Flamer, by Mike Curato部分“$ 17 at the bookshop (书店价格17美元)”以及You Have a Match, by Emma Lord部分“$ 18 at the bookshop (书店价格18美元)”可知，Emma Lord所著的You Have a Match这本书价格最贵。故选C项。
3. 细节理解题。根据The Last Time I lied, by Riley Sager部分“Now, making waves in the art world, Emma’s invited back to camp to be the new painting instructor and she uses the position to find out what really happened to her friends all those years ago.(现在，在艺术界掀起波澜，艾玛被邀请回营地担任新的绘画导师，她利用这个职位来了解那些年前她的朋友们到底发生了什么)”、Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants , by Ann Brashares部分“Long-time fans of the classic series won’t forget that in the first Sisterhood , many of Bridget’s chapters take place while she attends a soccer camp in Baja, California.(这部经典系列剧的长期粉丝不会忘记，在第一部Sisterhood中，布里奇特的许多章节都发生在她参加加利福尼亚州巴哈的足球训练营时)”、Flamer, by Mike Curato部分“Illustration (插图) novel Flamer follows Aiden Navarro through the summer camp between middle school and high school where everything feels new and different, like his whole world is changing.(插图小说Flamer讲述了艾登·纳瓦罗从初中到高中的夏令营，在那里，一切都感觉新鲜而不同，就像他的整个世界都在改变。)”以及You Have a Match, by Emma Lord部分“She has no idea why her parents gave Savvy up for adoption, so Abby finds herself at a summer camp with Savvy, and a whole bunch of questions she’d really like answers to.(她不知道父母为什么要把Savvy交给别人收养，所以Abby发现自己和Savvy一起参加了夏令营，还有一大堆她很想知道的问题)”可知，四本书中的故事都和营地有关系。故选D项。
语法填空
Passage 8
(2023上·江苏徐州·高一校联考阶段练习)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入单词的正确形式。
Poetry(诗歌) is never far away from our daily lives. Many of us grew up reciting classic poems. The Chinese shijing, which 1 (date) back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, has a longer history 2 the Homeric epics《荷马史诗》. Even today, classic poems 3 (appreciate) by a lot of people.
The Chinese Poetry Congress《中国诗词大会》shows that classic poetry enjoys a wide 4 (popular). The competition sees over 100 hopeful participants taking part in 5 number of challenges. The participants, 6 ages range from 7 to 70, include students, farmers, teachers, and foreign 7 (compete) with an interest in Chinese literature.
And even TV series 8 (involve) poetry are very 9 (success). For example, in The legend of Zhenhuan, one of the drama’s most moving songs was adapted from a poem 10 (write) by Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty.
【答案】1. dates 2. than 3. are appreciated 4. popularity 5. a
6. whose 7. competitors 8. involving 9. successful 10. written
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国诗歌的相关内容，包括诗歌的特点和诗歌历史。中国诗词大会引起各个年龄段、各个行业及各个国家喜爱诗词的人的积极参与和广泛关注。
1. 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：中国的《诗经》可以追溯到西周，它的历史比《荷马史诗》还要悠久。分析句子结构可知，本句是which引导的非限制性定语从句，date作从句谓语，主语which代指先行词The Chinese shijing，为第三人称单数，描述的是客观事实，用一般现在时。故填dates。
2. 考查介词。句意：中国的《诗经》可以追溯到西周，它的历史比《荷马史诗》还要悠久。根据空前的longer可知，空处应填介词than意为“比”符合语境，表示比较。故填than。
3. 考查动词时态和语态。句意：即使在今天，古典诗歌仍被许多人欣赏。分析句子结构可知，appreciate作本句谓语，和主语classic poems之间是被动关系，用被动语态，根据时间状语Even today可知，用一般现在时。故填are appreciated。
4. 考查名词。句意：“中国诗词大会”表明，古典诗歌享有广泛的知名度。空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，此处是固定搭配：enjoy a wide popularity意为“广受欢迎”。故填popularity。
5. 考查冠词。句意：超过100名充满希望的参赛者参加了比赛。此处是固定搭配：a number of意为“许多的”符合语境。故填a。
6. 考查定语从句。句意：参赛者年龄从7岁到70岁不等，包括学生、农民、教师和对中国文学感兴趣的外国选手。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是participants，在从句中作定语修饰ages，用whose引导。故填whose。
7. 考查名词。句意：参赛者年龄从7岁到70岁不等，包括学生、农民、教师和对中国文学感兴趣的外国选手。根据and可知，空处和students, farmers, teachers并列，应是指人的名词，compete指人的名词形式是competitor，根据语境可知，不止一名外国参赛者，用复数形式。故填competitors。
8. 考查非谓语动词。句意：甚至涉及诗歌的电视剧也非常成功。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词are，所以involve用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语TV series之间是主动关系，用现在分词作后置定语。故填involving。
9. 考查形容词。句意：甚至涉及诗歌的电视剧也非常成功。空前是系动词，所以空处应填形容词作表语，success的形容词形式。故填successful。
10. 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，在《甄嬛传》中，剧中最动人的歌曲之一是改编自唐朝温庭筠的一首诗。本句已有谓语动词was adapted，所以write用非谓语形式，根据空后的by可知，用过去分词表被动。故填written。
Passage 9
(2023上·四川内江·高一威远中学校校考阶段练习)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ancient China’s most famous travel writer and geographer, Xu Xiake contributes to Jiangyin’s popularity. As 1 hometown of Xu Xiake, Jiangyin has made itself a modern destination for travelers from home and abroad. But ancient adventurer, Xu Xiake, remains the main reason 2 people come there. So far, the Travel Diary of Xu Xiake 3 (read) widely.
Xu Xiake spent over three decades travelling throughout 16 provinces, 4 (describe) his explorations in detail. His diaries belong to the category of travel literature, 5 (know) not only for taking travel as its subject but also describing the author’s 6 (experience).
Xu Xiake was born to a wealthy father, who 7 (prefer) nature to power, and landscapes over official positions 8 particular. Xu Xiake took after his father. He enjoyed books on history, geography and adventure. 9 (obvious) he enjoyed reading about China’s mountains and rivers. The little child decided he would see the beautiful scenery 10 (he) and he finally made it when he grew up.
【答案】1. the 2. why 3. has been read 4. describing 5. known
6. experiences 7. preferred 8. in 9. Obviously 103. himself
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国古代著名的旅行作家和地理学家徐霞客的生平。
1. 考查冠词。句意：作为徐霞客的故乡，江阴已成为国内外游客的现代化旅游目的地。名词hometown后有定语“of Xu Xiake”修饰，因此用定冠词the限定名词，故填the。
2. 考查定语从句。句意：但古代冒险家徐霞客仍然是人们来这里的主要原因。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导限制性定语从句，reason是先行词，指原因，从句中缺少状语，因此使用关系副词why引导定语从句，故填why。
3. 考查时态和语态。句意：至今，《徐霞客游记》已广为传阅。分析句子可知，read是句子的谓语动词，句中有时间状语So far，应使用现在完成时态，read与主语the Travel Diary of Xu Xiake之间是被动关系，谓语动词应用现在完成时的被动语态，又因主语是专有名词，是单数概念，所以谓语动词也应使用单数形式，故填has been read。
4. 考查现在分词。句意：徐霞客用了30多年的时间走遍了16个省份，详细描述了他的探索。分析句子结构可知，describe在句子中不作为谓语动词使用，Xu Xiake发出describe的动作，二者之间为主动关系，因此使用describe的现在分词作状语，故填describing。
5. 考查过去分词。句意：他的日记属于旅行文学的范畴，它不仅以旅行为主题，而且还以描写作者的经历而闻名。固定短语known for：以……闻名，故填known。
6. 考查名词的数。句意：他的日记属于旅行文学的范畴，它不仅以旅行为主题，而且还以描写作者的经历而闻名。作者的“经历”是复数概念，experience应该用复数形式，故填experiences。
7. 考查时态。句意：徐霞客有一个富有的父亲，他的父亲喜欢自然胜过权力，尤其是风景胜过官职。分析句子可知，prefer是定语从句中的谓语动词，与主语who即a wealthy father之间是主动关系，讲述过去的事情，应使用一般过去时态，故填preferred。
8. 考查固定短语。句意：徐霞客有一个富有的父亲，他的父亲喜欢自然胜过权力，尤其是风景胜过官职。in particular：尤其，故填in。
9. 考查副词。句意：显然，他喜欢读有关中国山川的书。根据句意，提示词在句中作评注性状语，用副词obviously，意为“显然”，句首单词首字母要大写，故填Obviously。
10. 考查反身代词。句意：这个小孩决定他要自己去看美丽的风景，他长大后终于实现了梦想。反身代词作同位语，故填himself。
Passage 10
(2023上·陕西延安·高一校考期中)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jane Eyre is the story of a young orphan(孤儿) woman of the same name. 1 (write) by British novelist Charlotte Bronte, this novel shows us how young Jane lives a hard life.
She is sent to live with her aunt, 2 treats her badly. She goes to a terrible school, where she’s also treated badly. After 3 (finish) school, Jane becomes the teacher of a young girl. She then forms a difficult romantic (浪漫的) relationship with the girl’s father, Mr Rochester.
The novelist Bronte uses point of view to achieve great effect 4 this story. The novel Jane Eyre 5 (tell)from the first-person point of view. 6 (read) hear Jane telling her own story. This is important because we get an intimate account(详尽的描述) of her problems and 7 (challenge).
8 (important), we get to see what a passionate and 9 (dependent) person Jane is. Other people treat her badly, 10 she never gives up. She struggles and fights back. She is a rebel(反叛者) in everything she does.
【答案】1. Written 2. who 3. finishing 4. in 5. is told
6. Readers 7. challenges 8. Importantly 9. independent 10. but
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了由英国小说家夏洛蒂·勃朗特创作的小说《简爱》。
1. 考查非谓语动词。句意：这部小说由英国小说家夏洛蒂·勃朗特创作，向我们展示了年轻的简是如何过着艰苦的生活的。设空处在句中作非谓语，和其逻辑主语之间是逻辑的被动关系，应用动词的过去分词的形式作状语，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Written。
2. 考查定语从句的引导词。句意：她被送到对她不好的姨妈家。设空处引导非限制性的定语从句，在从句中作指人的主语，先行词为her aunt，应用who。故填who。
3. 考查非谓语动词。句意：完成学业后，简成为一个小女孩的老师。设空处作介词的宾语，应用动名词的形式，故填finishing。
4. 考查介词。句意：小说家勃朗特在这个故事中运用了视角的创作手法，达到了很大的效果。achieve great effect in…在……取得巨大效果。故填in。
5. 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：小说《简·爱》是以第一人称的视角讲述的。设空出在句中作谓语，叙述客观事实，应用一般现在时，设空处和句子的主语之间是被动关系，故设空处为一般现在时的被动语态，主语为the novel，结合主谓一致。故填is told。
6. 考查名词。句意：读者听到简讲述她自己的故事。设空处为句子的主语，表泛指，应用名词复数的形式，且意义为“读者”，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Readers。
7. 考查名词复数。句意：他的书很重要，因为我们可以详细地了解她的问题和挑战。设空处和and前的problems并列，应用名词复数的形式。故填challenges。
8. 考查副词。句意：重要的是，我们看到了简是一个多么热情和独立的人。设空处应用副词的形式作状语，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Importantly。
9. 考查形容词。句意见上题解析。设空处应用形容词的形式作定语修饰名词person，根据“Other people treat her badly, ____10____she never gives up (别人对她不好，但她从不放弃)”可知，她是一个独立的女孩，表示“独立的”应用independent，作定语。故填independent。
10. 考查连词。句意：别人对她不好，但她从不放弃。设空处连接两个句子，结合句意，前后为转折关系，应用but。故填but。
Passage 11
(2023上·河南开封·高一统考期中)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1873, author Jules Verne wrote Around the World in Eighty Days, a fictional tale about a British man who tries his best 1 (travel) around the world within eighty days. Over a century later, Michel Palin, a British adventurer, attempted to make 2 same journey, using only land and sea transport. Palin 3 (follow) by a TV group 4 was made up of five people including a cameraman and director.
Palin struggled through a number of 5 (challenge) in early stages of the journey, including missed connections and 6 (extreme) bad weather. After crossing Europe and the Middle East overland, he 7 8(stop) in Dubai, where he met a sailor who generously agreed to take him to Bombay. Then he made brief stops in Singapore before leaving 8 North America. After racing across both the Pacific 9 Atlantic Oceans, he finally arrived back in London, England-79 days and 7 hours after 10 (he) journey began.
【答案】1. to travel 2. the 3. was followed 4. which/that 5. challenges
6. extremely 7. stopped 8. for 9. and 10. his
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英国探险家Michel Palin模仿凡尔纳小说中所写的环游世界之旅，并成功在80天内完成环游世界之旅。
1. 考查非谓语动词。句意：1873年，作家儒勒·凡尔纳写了《八十天环游世界》，这是一个虚构的故事，讲述了一个英国人试图在八十天内环游世界的故事。非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式，try one’s best to do sth.固定搭配，意为“尽力做某事”。故填to travel。
2. 考查冠词。句意：一个多世纪后，英国冒险家Michel Palin试图完成同样的旅程，但只使用陆运和海运。修饰单词“same”用定冠词the。故填the。
3. 考查时态和语态。句意：跟在Palin后面的是一个由五人组成的电视摄制组，其中包括一名摄影师和一名导演。这里为本句谓语动词，根据上文时态可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语为“Palin”，单数，和动词“follow”之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填was followed。
4. 考查定语从句。句意：跟在Palin后面的是一个由五人组成的电视摄制组，其中包括一名摄影师和一名导演。这里为定语从句的关系代词，先行词为“a TV group”，在定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which或that。故填which/that。
5. 考查名词的数。句意：Palin在旅程初期遇到了很多困难，包括错过航班和极端恶劣的天气。根据空前的“a number of”可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填challenges。
6. 考查副词。句意：Palin在旅程初期遇到了很多困难，包括错过航班和极端恶劣的天气。修饰形容词“bad”用副词形式。故填extremely。
7. 考查时态。句意：在穿越欧洲和中东之后，他在迪拜停了下来，在那里他遇到了一个慷慨地同意带他去孟买的水手。这里为本句谓语动词，根据上下文可知，本句时态为一般过去时。故填stopped。
8. 考查固定短语。句意：然后，他在前往北美之前在新加坡做了短暂停留。固定短语：leave for，意为“前往”，符合句意。故填for。
9. 考查固定短语。句意：在穿越太平洋和大西洋之后，他终于在79天零7个小时后回到了英国伦敦。固定短语：both…and…，意为“和，既……也”，符合句意。故填and。
10. 考查代词。句意：在穿越太平洋和大西洋之后，他终于在79天零7个小时后回到了英国伦敦。根据空后的名词“journey”可知，空处为形容词性物主代词。故填his。
Passage 12
(2023上·新疆阿克苏·高一校考阶段练习)请根据短文内容，填入所缺单词，使短文内容完整正确。
I like reading in my free time. I’ve read all kinds of books which are 1 (write) by many famous writers from all over the world. But I like a Chinese writer 2 (well). His name is Xu Zhimo.
Xu was born in a big family. His parents were good at writing. His father taught little Xu by 3 (he). When Xu was very young, he was interested 4 reading. Fables(寓言) and novels were his favorites. He loved reading very much and he often forgot to eat and sleep.
When Xu was about six years old, he began to write some 5 (story). He kept practicing writing and did better and better. But he still kept on reading, 6 he always believed “ 7 (read) makes a full man”.
When he grew up, his dream came true. He became a world-famous writer. Not only Chinese but also people 8 other countries worshiped(崇) him. His works(著作) were 9 (enjoy) all over the world. Everyone 10 (think) his works were nice and great.
【答案】1. written 2. best 3. himself 4. in 5. stories
6. because 7. reading 8. from 9. enjoyed 10. thought
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了著名作家徐志摩的经历。徐志摩很小的时候就喜欢读书，后来他不断练习写故事，最后成为著名的作家并受到全世界人民的崇拜。
1. 考查动词语态。句意：我读过许多来自世界各地的著名作家写的各种各样的书。write与主语是逻辑动宾关系，应用过去分词，与are构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填written。
2. 考查副词最高级。句意：但是我最喜欢一位中国作家。根据语境可知，此处指“最喜欢一位中国作家”，应用well的最高级，作状语。故填best。
3. 考查反身代词。句意：他的父亲亲自教小徐。根据语境可知，此处指徐志摩的父亲亲自教他，应用反身代词himself，构成短语by himself“他独自地”。故填himself。
4. 考查介词。句意：当徐很小的时候，他对阅读很感兴趣。此处是固定搭配be interested in“对……感兴趣”。故填in。
5. 考查名词复数。句意：当徐大约六岁的时候，他开始写一些故事。story是可数名词，前有some，应用名词复数形式。故填stories。
6. 考查原因状语从句。句意：但他仍然坚持读书，因为他始终相信“读书使人充实”。前后句意存在因果关系，此处表示“因为”，应用because引导原因状语从句。故填because。
7. 考查非谓语动词。句意：但他仍然坚持读书，因为他始终相信“读书使人充实”。此处作主语，应用动名词。故填reading。
8. 考查介词。句意：不仅中国人崇拜他，其他国家的人也崇拜他。此处表示“来自其他国家的人们”，应用介词from。故填from。
9. 考查动词语态。句意：他的作品在全世界都很受欢迎。enjoy与主语是逻辑动宾关系，应用被动语态，应用过去分词，与空前were构成一般过去时的被动语态。故填enjoyed。
10. 考查动词时态。句意：每个人都认为他的作品很棒。根据语境可知，全文使用的是一般过去时，此处也应使用一般过去时，动词think使用过去式thought。故填thought。
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(2023上·浙江台州·高一玉环市楚门中学校考开学考试)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In an old building in Peking University, a yellow light shone into the old and dark hours of the night. The famous translator Xu Yuanchong 1 (sit) behind the window and staring at the computer screen. He enjoyed working by 2 (he) from 10:00 p. m. to 4:00 a. m. For him, the quiet night was a 3 (value) time to focus on translation. He was exploring how 4 (spread) Chinese culture abroad by translating Chinese beauty into Western beauty.
Xu was born into a literary family in Nanchang 5 April 18th, 1921. When he was little, he 6 (influence) by his mother who was interested in literature. Xu began to translate Chinese poetry into both English and 7 (France) when he was still a teenager. He soon learned that Chinese and European languages were very different. Only about half of the words in these languages could be translated word for word. This is why translators should have 8 creative mind. They are always trying to improve their translations to make sure they are correct and beautiful.
Xu’s motto is: Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best. 9 Xu was widely considered to be the best, he never stopped trying to become better. The more you learn and the 10 (hard) you study, the better you will become. There is always room for improvement.
【答案】1. was sitting 2. himself 3. valuable 4. to spread 5. on
6. was influenced 7. French 8. a 9. Although/Though/While 10. harder
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了著名的翻译家许渊冲。
1. 考查时态。句意：著名的翻译家许渊冲正坐在窗前，凝视着电脑屏幕。根据后文的and staring可知，此处为过去进行时，表示过去某一时间正在进行的动作，且主语是The famous translator Xu Yuanchong，为三人称单数，故填was sitting。
2. 考查代词。句意：他喜欢从晚上10点工作到凌晨4点。by oneself“独自”是固定短语，故填himself。
3. 考查形容词。句意：对他来说，安静的夜晚是专注于翻译的好时间。此处应用形容词valuable“宝贵的”作定语，修饰time，故填valuable。
4. 考查不定式。句意；他正在探索如何通过将中文的美翻译成西方美来传播中国文化。此处应用“疑问词+to do”作宾语，故填to spread。
5. 考查介词。句意：1921年4月18日，许出生于南昌的一个文学世家。表示在具体的某一天，应用介词on，故填on。
6. 考查语态。句意：他小时候就受到对西方文学感兴趣的母亲的影响。空处为主句谓语动词，主语he和influence之间为被动关系，且根据时间状语when he was little可知，此处应用一般过去时的被动语态，故填was influenced。
7. 考查名词。句意：但他十几岁时，他就开始把中国诗歌翻译成英语和法语。此处应用名词“French法语”作宾语，故填French。
8. 考查冠词。句意：这也就是为什么翻译者应该有创造性思维。此处“mind”为可数名词，且泛指“一个创造性思维”，应用不定冠词，且creative的发音为辅音音素开头，故填a。
9. 考查连词。句意：尽管大家普遍认为许已经是最好的翻译家了，但他仍然努力变得更好。此处前文与后文为转折关系，故此处应用连词“although/though/while”引导让步状语从句，故填Although/Though/While。
10. 考查形容词比较级。句意：你学得越多，越努力，就会变得更好。根据前文的the more和后文的the better可知，此处应用比较级“the harder”，构成固定句型：the+比较级，the+比较级“越……越……”。故填harder。
文学作家基础篇
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(2023上·福建福州·高一校考阶段练习)French writer Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 6. She is the first French female to win the prize. In the words of the Nobel committee, Ernaux was given the award for the courage and sharp insight of her writing.
Having spent over five decades as a writer, the 82-year-old winner has published more than 20 books to her name, including Cleaned Out, Shame, a 2008 memoir called The Years and A Girl’s Story. Rather than consider herself a writer of fiction, Ernaux has used the term “an ethnologist (民族学家) of herself” to describe herself.
Born in 1940 in a rural village in Normandy, France, Ernaux grew up in a working-class environment as her parents ran a combined grocery store and cafe. She worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer.
According to CNN her “upbringing and experiences navigating adolescence and adulthood” inspire many of her works. For example the book Shame explores the theme of childhood trauma while A Girl’s Story follows a young woman’s coming of age in the 1950s.
Though the matters Ernaux describes in her books are serious and even sometimes heavy, they are always written in plain language. Ernaux described her style as “flat writing” through which she aims to tell her stories objectively, “unshaped by florid description or overwhelming emotions.” noted Fox News.
“She writes about things that no one else writes about, for instance her jealousy, her experiences as an abandoned lover and so forth, I mean, really hard experiences,” Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature said after the award announcement in Stockholm. He went on to say, “She gives words for these experiences that are very simple and striking. They are short books, but they are really moving.”
1. What can we learn about Annie Ernaux from the text
A. She is the first French person to win the Nobel Prize.
B. The Nobel committee described her as “an ethnologist of herself”.
C. She was awarded for the bravery and observations shown in her writing.
D. She started working as a full-time writer in 1974.
2. Where did she get inspiration for her works
A. Her students’ lives. B. The stories of guests to her cafe.
C. The history of her hometown. D. Her personal experiences.
3. Which of the following best describes Ernaux’s writing style
A. Objective and easy to understand. B. Plain and relaxing.
C. Descriptive and serious. D. Emotional and touching.
4. Why is Annie Ernaux different from other writers, according to Anders Olsson
A. She shares painful feelings through her writing. B. She suffered a lot of hardships.
C. Her works are about unexplored subjects. D. Her works are short and moving.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了2022年诺贝尔文学奖获得者——法国作家安妮·埃诺以及她的个人经历和写作特色。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the words of the Nobel committee, Ernaux was given the award for the courage and sharp insight of her writing.(用诺贝尔委员会的话说，埃诺获奖是因为她的写作勇气和敏锐的洞察力)”可知，安妮·埃诺她因在作品中表现出的勇敢和观察力而获奖。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“According to CNN her ‘upbringing and experiences navigating adolescence and adulthood’ inspire many of her works.(据美国有线电视新闻网报道，她的‘成长经历和青春期和成年期的经历’启发了她的许多作品)”可知，她的创作灵感是从她的个人经历中获得的。故选D项。
3. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Ernaux described her style as “flat writing” through which she aims to tell her stories objectively, “unshaped by florid description or overwhelming emotions.” noted Fox News.(埃诺将她的风格描述为“平淡的写作”，她旨在客观地讲述她的故事，“不受华丽的描述或压倒性的情感的影响。”福克斯新闻指出)”可推知，埃诺的写作风格是客观易懂的。故选A项。
4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中““She writes about things that no one else writes about, for instance her jealousy, her experiences as an abandoned lover and so forth, I mean, really hard experiences,” Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature said after the award announcement in Stockholm.(诺贝尔文学奖委员会主席安德斯·奥尔森在斯德哥尔摩宣布获奖后表示：“她写了别人没有写过的东西，比如她的嫉妒，她作为一个被抛弃的情人的经历等等，我的意思是，非常艰难的经历。”)”可推知，根据安德斯·奥尔森的观点，安妮·埃诺与其他作家不同是因为她的作品是关于未被探索的主题。故选C项。
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（2023上·广西·高一校联考阶段练习）Norwegian playwright and author Jon Fosse has just been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “innovative plays and prose( 散文) which give voice to the unsayable”.
The Swedish Academy credits Fosse as “one of the most widely performed playwrights in the world”, although the 64-year-old originally made his name as a novelist, beginning with “Red, Black” in 1983. He has since written many works of prose and poetry. “His literary works, spanning a variety of genres, comprises about 40 plays, novels, poetry collections, essays, children’s books and translations,” said Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature.
Jon Fosse draws inspiration from his rural living environment and personal struggles, which have deeply influenced his distinctive writing style. Growing up in a small coastal village, Fosse was immersed in the beauty of nature and the vastness of the sea, which filled him with a sense of loneliness and introspection (内省) that is reflected in his works. Posse’s writing discussed themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in life. Additionally, his battles with depression have enabled him to explore the depths of human emotions and existential despair. “He touches you so deeply when you read his works,” said Anders Olsson. “What is special about him is the closeness in his writing. It touches your deepest feelings — anxieties, insecurities, questions of life and death. There is a sort of a universal impact of everything that he writes — it has appeal to the basic humanity.”
Fosse is the first-ever laureate (桂冠诗人) writing in Nynorsk, one of the two official languages of Norwegian, but only used by just 10% of the population. As the Guardian writes, “Many Nynorsk speakers see Fosse as a kind of national hero for his championing of the language.” Fosse’s recognition on a global stage promotes the visibility and importance of Nynorsk as a written standard. It will attract more attention to Nynorsk literature, inspire and encourage Nynorsk speakers to continue preserving and promoting their linguistic heritage.
1．What do we know about Jon Fosse
A．His most popular work is the play “Red, Black”.
B．He accomplished various kinds of literature works.
C．Many famous plays are the inspiration for his writing.
D．His language skills earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature.
2．What can be inferred about Jon Fosse
A．Jon Fosse’s writing is full of depression.
B．Jon Fosse helps people with emotional problems.
C．Jon Fosse had an unhappy life when he was young.
D．Jon Fosse’s life has a great effect on his writing style.
3．What contribution of Jon Fosse is mentioned in the last paragraph
A．He explains the importance of linguistic diversity.
B．He has improved the international status of Norway.
C．He enhances the development and conservation of Nynorsk.
D．He shapes the basic writing standard of Norwegian literature.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．Jon Fosse has won the 2023 Noble Prize in literature.
B．Jon Fosse has created a special way of writing prose.
C．Jon Fosse has made a contribution to Nynorsk literature.
D．Jon Fosse has shown the bond between humans and nature.
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2023诺贝尔文学奖得主：约恩 福瑟，说明了他的文学特点以及文学成就。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段““His literary works, spanning a variety of genres, comprises about 40 plays, novels, poetry collections, essays, children’s books and translations,” said Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature.(诺贝尔文学奖委员会主席安德斯·奥尔森说：“他的文学作品涵盖了各种类型，包括约40部戏剧、小说、诗集、散文、儿童书籍和翻译作品。”)”可知，Fosse在各种体裁的文学作品中都有所建树。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Jon Fosse draws inspiration from his rural living environment and personal struggles, which have deeply influenced his distinctive writing style. Growing up in a small coastal village, Fosse was immersed in the beauty of nature and the vastness of the sea, which filled him with a sense of loneliness and introspection (内省) that is reflected in his works.(乔恩·福斯从他的乡村生活环境和个人奋斗中获得灵感，这深深影响了他独特的写作风格。福斯在一个沿海的小村庄长大，沉浸在大自然的美丽和大海的浩瀚中，这让他充满了孤独感和自省感，这些都反映在他的作品中)”可推知，约翰·福斯的生活经历对他的写作风格有很大的影响。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Fosse’s recognition on a global stage promotes the visibility and importance of Nynorsk as a written standard. It will attract more attention to Nynorsk literature, inspire and encourage Nynorsk speakers to continue preserving and promoting their linguistic heritage.( Fosse在全球舞台上的认可提升了Nynorsk作为书面标准的可见度和重要性。它将吸引更多的人关注新诺斯克文学，激励和鼓励新诺斯克语使用者继续保护和促进他们的语言遗产)”可知，最后一段提到了Jon Fosse促进了尼诺斯克语的发展和保护这一贡献。故选C。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Norwegian playwright and author Jon Fosse has just been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “innovative plays and prose (散文) which give voice to the unsayable”.(挪威剧作家兼作家乔恩·福斯刚刚被授予2023年诺贝尔文学奖，以表彰他“为不可言说的事物发声的创新戏剧和散文”)”结合文章主要介绍了 2023诺贝尔文学奖得主：约恩 福瑟，说明了他的文学特点以及文学成就。故选A。
文学形式提高篇
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阅读理解
(2023上·江苏盐城·高一盐城中学校考阶段练习)Ada Palmer is a professor of European history at the University of Chicago. Her science-fiction series, Terra Ignota, was inspired by 18th-century philosophers such as Voltaire and Diderot. “I wanted to write a story that Voltaire might have written if Voltaire had be enable to read the last 70 years’ worth of science fiction and have all of those tools available(可获得的) for his use,” Palmer says in a radio program called Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Palmer says that Voltaire could actually be considered the first sci-fic writer, thanks to a place he wrote in 1752. “Voltaire has a short story called Micromégas, in which an alien from Saturn and an alien from a star near Sirius come to Earth. They are extremely big in size. They explore Earth and have trouble finding life forms because to them a whale is the size of a flea(跳蚤)”, she says. They eventually realize that the tiny little spot of wood on the ground is a ship, and it’s full of living things, including humans, and they make contact. So it’s a first-contact story.
Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein is often considered the first sci-fi novel. Voltaire was writing much earlier than Shelley, so should he have the title instead It depends on your definition(定义) of science fiction. “Micromégas doesn’t involve technology,” Palmer says, “so if you define science fiction as depending upon technology—and being about, in the Frankenstein sense. Is man’s knowledge giving us access to powers beyond what we’ve had before What does that mean ’—it isn’t asking that. But ‘aliens and first contact’ is a very significant science fictional element.”
So there’s no obvious answer to the question of who should be considered the first sci-fi writer. Palmer says it’s more important to ask the question than to arrive at any particular answer. “I don’t want to argue, ‘Yes, definitely, everybody’s histories of science fiction should start with Voltaire,” she says. “But I do want to argue that everybody’s histories of science fiction will be richer by discussing whether Voltaire is the beginning of science fiction, or whether it’s earlier or whether it’s later. Because that gets at the question of what science fiction is.”
1. What do we know about Micromégas according to the text
A. It is widely accepted as a science-fiction story.
B. It has a big influence on today’s science fiction.
C. Its main characters have trouble finding humans.
D. Its content is about humans’ exploration of space.
2. Why does Ada Palmer regard Voltaire as a sci-fi writer
A. One of his stories focuses on technology.
B. His story involves aliens from other planets.
C. He described human-alien contact in a story.
D. Her science fiction was inspired by his writing.
3. What does Ada Palmer really want to discuss when it comes to science fiction
A. Its true origin. B. What it can cover.
C. Its colourful expressions. D. Why it is interesting.
4. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Ada Palmer and science fiction. B. Was Voltaire the first sci-fi author
C. Technology’s role in science fiction. D. What is science fiction really about
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. C 4. B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。该文报道了芝加哥大学教授Ada Palmer受18世纪哲学家伏尔泰启发写作的科幻系列作品，并讨论了关于谁是第一位科幻作家的问题。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Voltaire has a short story called Micromégas, in which an alien from Saturn and an alien from a star near Sirius come to Earth. They are extremely big in size. They explore Earth and have trouble finding life forms because to them a whale is the size of a flea (跳蚤), she says. “They eventually realize that the tiny little spot of wood on the ground is a ship, and it’s full of living things, including humans, and they make contact.(伏尔泰有一个短篇故事叫《Micromégas》，讲的是一个来自土星的外星人和一个来自天狼星附近恒星的外星人来到地球。它们的体型非常大。她说，他们探索地球，却很难找到生命形式，因为对他们来说，鲸鱼只有跳蚤那么大。他们最终意识到，地面上那一小块木头是一艘船，船上满是生物，包括人类，他们接触了)”可知，从文章中可知《Micromégas》的主角很难找到人类。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Micromégas doesn’t involve technology,” Palmer says, “so if you define science fiction as depending upon technology—and being about, in the Frankenstein sense, Is man’s knowledge giving us access to powers beyond what we’ve had before What does that mean ’—it isn’t asking that. But ‘aliens and first contact’ is a very significant science fictional element.(“Micromégas并不涉及技术，”帕尔默说，“所以如果你把科幻小说定义为依赖于技术，并且是关于弗兰肯斯坦那种意义上的：人类的知识是否给予我们比以前更强大的力量？那意味着什么？——它并未涉及这一点。但“外星人和首次接触”是一个非常重要的科幻元素。”)”可知，帕尔默认为“外星人和首次接触”是一个非常重要的科幻元素，所以认为Micromégas是科幻小说，从而认为伏尔泰是一位科幻作家。故选C项。
3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“So there’s no obvious answer to the question of who should be considered the first sci-fi writer. Palmer says it’s more important to ask the question than to arrive at any particular answer. “I don’t want to argue, ‘Yes, definitely, everybody’s histories of science fiction should start with Voltaire,” she says. “But I do want to argue that everybody’s histories of science fiction will be richer by discussing whether Voltaire is the beginning of science fiction, or whether it’s earlier or whether it’s later. Because that gets at the question of what science fiction is.”(所以，谁应该被认为是第一个科幻作家这个问题没有明确的答案。帕尔默说，提出问题比得到特定的答案更重要。“我不想争辩，‘是的，当然，每个人的科幻小说历史都应该从伏尔泰开始，’”她说。“但我确实想说，通过讨论伏尔泰是否是科幻小说的开端，或者是更早还是更晚，每个人的科幻历史都会更丰富。因为这触及了什么是科幻小说的问题。”)”可知，谈到科幻小说，阿达·帕尔默认为提出问题比得到特定的答案更重要，通过讨论问题让每个人的科幻历史都会更丰富，说明她更希望多元化的讨论和表达，而不是为科幻小说或者谁是第一个科幻小说家下定义。故选C项。
4. 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Palmer says that Voltaire could actually be considered the first sci-fic writer, thanks to a place he wrote in 1752.( 帕尔默说，伏尔泰实际上可以被认为是第一位科学作家，这要归功于他在1752年写的一篇文章)”以及第三段“Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein is often considered the first sci-fi novel. Voltaire was writing much earlier than Shelley, so should he have the title instead ( 玛丽·雪莱1818年的小说《弗兰肯斯坦》通常被认为是第一部科幻小说。伏尔泰写作的时间比雪莱早得多，那么他应该被冠以这个头衔吗 )”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讨论了伏尔泰是不是第一个科幻作家，以及通过讨论这个问题，能给读者带来的好处，所以B项“Was Voltaire the first sci-fi author (伏尔泰是第一个科幻作家吗 )”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。
Passage 17
(2023上·海南省直辖县级单位·高一文昌中学校联考期中)One early morning, I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book called Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again. I became immediately interested because of the word “Poems” that appeared in big, hot pink letters.
“Is it good ” I asked her.
“Yeah,” she answered. “There’s one I really like and you’ll like it, too.” I leaned forward.
“Patty Poem,” she read the title. Who is Patty I wondered. The poem began:
She never puts her toys away, Just leaves them scattered① where they lay, … ① 散乱的
The poem was just three short sections. The final one came quickly:
When she grows and gathers poise, ② I’ll miss her harum-scarum③ noise, And look in vain④ for scattered toys. ② 稳重 ③ 莽撞的 ④ 徒劳的
And I’ll be sad.
A terrible sadness washed over me. Whoever Patty was, she was a mean girl. Then, the shock.
“It’s you, honey,” my mother said sadly.
To my mother, the poem described a parent’s feeling when her child grows up and leaves. To me, the “she” in the poem was terrible. It was my mama who would be sad. It was so terrible that I began crying.
“What’s wrong ” my mother asked.
“Oh Mama,” I cried. “I don’t want to grow up ever!”
She smiled. “Honey, it’s okay. You’re not growing up anytime soon. And when you do, I’ll still love you, okay ”
“Okay,” I was still crying. My fear had gone. But I could not help thinking about that silly poem. After what seemed like a safe amount of time, I read the poem again and was confused. It all fit so well together, like a puzzle. The language was simple, so simple that I could plainly understand its meaning, yet it was still beautiful. I was now crazy about the idea of poetry(诗歌), words that had the power to make or break a person’s world.
I have since fallen in love with other poems, but “Patty Poem” remains my poem. After all, “Patty Poem” gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because it was the one that hurt me the most.
1. Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again
A. It has a meaningful title.
B. It was a thick enough book.
C. Something on its cover caught her eye.
D. Her mother was reading it with interest.
2. The writer’s mother liked to read “Patty Poem” probably because ______.
A. it was a sign of her own childhood
B. it was written in simple language
C. it was written by a famous poet
D. it made her think of what would happen
3. What does the underlined word probably mean
A. Easily. B. Hardly. C. Nearly. D. Narrowly.
4. It can be known from the passage that “Patty Poem” leads the writer to ______.
A. discover the power of poetry B. recognize her love for puzzles
C. find her wishing to grow up D. experience great homesickness
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A
【导语】本文属于记叙文，叙述了作者通过阅读《帕蒂的诗》感受到诗歌的美，进而爱上了诗。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“I became immediately interested because of the word “Poems” that appeared in big, hot pink letters.(我立刻就感兴趣了，因为“Poems”这个词是明亮鲜艳的粉红色大字。)”可知，作者会被这本书所吸引是因为这本书封面上印着明亮鲜艳的粉红色大字“Poems”，这引起了她的注意。故选C项。
2. 推理判断题。根据倒数第六段中“To my mother, the poem described a parent’s feeling when her child grows up and leaves. (对我母亲来说，这首诗描述了一个妈妈在孩子长大离开时的感受。)”可知，对妈妈来说这首诗让她想起我也会长大，也会离开她。由此推知，作者的母亲喜欢读《帕蒂的诗》可能是因为这本书让她想到将要发生的事情。故选D项。
3. 词句猜测题。根据划线词前“ThUnit 4 Exploring literature(精选名校阅读好题25篇)
文学形式基础篇
Passage 1
(2023上·山西·高一山西大附中校考阶段练习)From political problems to environmental protection, the following books cover all kinds of topics. There is no doubt that they have become a must for young adults who show great interest in these matters.
An Inconvenient Truth by AI Gore
AI Gore caught the attention of the world with his book An Inconvenient Truth, which later was adapted (改编) for a movie. Based on his lecture tour on global warming, the work explains climate change in a user-friendly way and opens the public’s eyes to our planet.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
When John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was praised for his great writings, including The Grapes of Wrath. It focuses on a family of farmers who are forced off their land during the Great Depression. While it touches on the important problems such as agricultural industry changes, it also explores universal themes of power, family and self-interest.
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Focusing on the meat-packing industry in Chicago, Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle explores the life of immigrant workers in the early 20th century. The best-selling work forced President Theodore Roosevelt to pass a law about food safety.
The Conscience of a Liberal by Paul Rrugman
Economist Paul Krugman tells 80 years of American history in The Conscience of a Liberal, which examines the fall and rise of economic and political situations. Many believe the2007 book was a clear call to take control of the country’s economic future.
1. Which book tells something about climate change
A. The Jungle. B. An Inconvenient Truth.
C. The Grapes of Wrath. D. The Conscience of a Liberal.
2. What do we know about The Grapes of Wrath
A. It was adapted for a movie.
B. Its author won the Nobel Prize.
C. It is about the economic development.
D. It explores the value of a happy family.
3. What role did The Jungle play in history
A. It helped bring a new law into effect.
B. It changed the life of immigrant workers.
C. It forced people to care about meat-packing.
D. It helped develop the meat-packing industry.
Passage 2
(2023上·河南驻马店·高一河南省上蔡第一高级中学校联考阶段练习)Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a great book that has attracted young and old readers for over a century. Its long-lasting popularity shows Sewell’s skillful storytelling and the great message at the novel’s heart.
Through the eyes of Black Beauty, readers are sent to a world filled with trouble, pity, and hope. Sewell’s choice to tell the story from the horse’s viewpoint(角度) was a new method which made it easier for future writers to explore the thoughts of animals. The main ideas in the novel are just as important today as they were in the Victorian times.
Black Beauty is a lovely black horse that begins as a carriage(马车) horse, but when he is hurt, his rich owner decides that he is no longer good enough to be a carriage horse. From that moment, he is passed from owner to owner and goes through lots of hard work. Even though many unpleasant things happen to Black Beauty at the hands of unkind humans, he lives up to his name both outside and inside.
This story of his life from birth to old age is beautifully descriptive. Everything from his active days as a baby horse on a farm to a hard life pulling carriages on stone roads in London can be readily pictured in the readers’mind. Each part carries an important message about animal well-being, kindness, and respect, and is filled with plenty of page-turning suspense(悬念).
This Collector’s Edition of Black Beauty shows respect for this beloved book. Each part of the book has been carefully considered. From the drawings on the cover to the colored blocking, this is truly one-of-a-kind. The matching colored endpapers add an extra touch of luxury(奢侈), making it the perfect addition to any collector’s library and a great chance to experience the story that will reach your heart and stay with you forever.
1. What might Black Beauty be like in the story
A. It’s thin and weak. B. It hates hard work.
C. It has good qualities. D. It feels not up to the job.
2. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4
A. To introduce each part.
B. To share feelings about the horse.
C. To give opinions about the story.
D. To give examples of page-turning suspense.
3. What is the text
A. A diary entry. B. A news report.
C. A children’s story. D. A book review.
Passage 3
(2023上·河南南阳·高一校联考期中)Praised writer Jessica Khoury was only four years old when she began to write. Today, she has printed several books for young people, including The Mystwick School of Musicraft Series, The Corpus Trilogy, and The Forbidden Wish. Her latest novel is called The Ruby Code.
I recently spoke with Khoury about her new science fiction(小说) for middle-graders. The book, she told me from her home in South Carolina, is for anybody who has ever thought, “What would it be like for a video game world to come to life ”
Set in a future New York City, the book is, in Khoury’s words, “a high-action scary book.” Readers are introduced to 13-year-old Ash, a silent young gamer. His life circles around his love for virtual(虚拟的) reality games. They offer a chance to stay away from his bad stepfather and the cold-hearted people who laugh at him.
Ash’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is given a small metal box after helping a man in need. It contains an old-style video game called “The Glass Realm”. To his surprise, Ash meets a character named Ruby who was created by artificial intelligence (AI). Her abilities are so huge that she can even rewrite the game.
Ruby’s secret knowledge leads Ash on a painful but exciting adventure. At last, he is able to learn the truth behind a dishonest company.
In The Ruby Code, Khoury seeks the advantages and disadvantages of rapid technological progress. Like many people, she wonders how AI will change life.
“As a writer,” Khoury said, “I think all the time about how long it will be before the robots take my job. But I’m not a person who’s scared of technology. I like to consider not just the worst-case situation but also the best-case situation.”
1. Who is fit to read her new science fiction according to Khoury
A. Those who are good at modern technology. B. Those who are interested in writing.
C. Those who want to live in a video game world. D. Those who love video games like her.
2. How do video games benefit Ash
A. They let him get secret power. B. They offer him a lot of knowledge.
C. They prepare him for his future job. D. They help him hide away from the reality.
3. What causes a turn in Ash’s life
A. A company’s dishonesty. B. His sad childhood.
C. His kind behavior. D. Pleasure from the games.
4. What does Khoury think of technology
A. She can accept it. B. She is completely satisfied with it.
C. She is worried about it. D. She is disappointed by it.
Passage 4
(2023上·重庆九龙坡·高一统考开学考试)Beanstalks(豆萁) are burned to cook beans
The beans cry in the pot
We grow from the same root (根)
Why should we boil each other with such impatience
The poem is thought to be written by Cao Zhi, one of Cao Cao’s sons, Cao, who lived between 192 and 232 during the Three Kingdoms period.
It is said that after Cao Cao’s death, his oldest son Cao Pi became the emperor. Cao Pi was jealous (嫉妒的) of his younger brother Cao Zhi’s talent, so he wanted to find an excuse to kill him. One day, Cao Pi ordered Cao Zhi to make a poem about their relationship within seven steps, and was determined (决定) to have the younger brother killed if he failed. Cao Zhi then made the poem in front of him, which showed Cao Pi’s cruel idea to kill his own brother. Cao Pi, feeling ashamed, let Cao Zhi go in the end.
In China, the poem is taught to primary school students and is often used by people to describe unnecessary competitions or fighting between people, businesses, or organizations who are in the same area or want the same things.
The poem was posted on Tweeter by the CEO of Tesla and Space X Elon Musk, and it was given a title Humankind on purpose by Musk. The post drew tons of attention on both Western and Chinese social media, and internet users have been guessing what it was used for. People thought it could be an answer to the director of UN food organization, who mentioned that world hunger could be stopped if Elon Musk could give away 2% of his wealth.
1. The poem is said to be written by ________.
A. Cao Cao B. Cao Zhi C. Cao Pi D. Elon Musk
2. Cao Pi wanted to kill Cao Zhi because ________.
A. Cao Zhi was one of his brothers
B. Cao Pi was jealous of Cao Zhi’s talent
C. Cao Zhi refused to follow Cao Pi’s orders
D. Cao Pi wanted to become the only son of Cao Cao
3. By writing the poem, the poet wanted to show that ________.
A. his brother was cruel to him B. he was not afraid of his brother
C. the beans were close to its stalks D. the beanstalk should die for its beans
4. Which one is TRUE according to the last paragraph
A. Elon Musk posted the poem on Tweeter for fun.
B. Only Western internet users noticed the poem.
C. The purpose of the poem became a hot topic.
D. Elon Musk is mean and doesn’t care about others.
Passage 5
(2023上·广西河池·高一校联考阶段练习)
A Natural History of the Future
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Over the past century, humans have made surprising technological achievements with which we have found ways to control nature. From river dams(水坝) to huge one-crop fields, we continue to try to change nature for our goals--so much so it seems we may be in danger of affecting it seriously.
In A Natural History of the Future, expert Rob Dunn thinks that nothing could be further from the truth: rather than asking whether nature will let us live, better to ask whether we will let nature last. Although we try our best or worst efforts to control the nature world, life has its own laws, and no matter what man does, he cannot change them.
Explaining several basic laws of ecology(生态), Dunn shows why life cannot be stopped. We grow one single crop on the field, only to find new life appearing to attack them. We throw away harmful waste only to find microbes(微生物) to take it over. And even in the London Tube, we have seen a new type of insect appear to use a place that is clearly not fit to live. Life will not follow our carefully made plans. Instead, Dunn shows us the future of living things and the challenges that the next generation may face.
A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the different kinds of life and our future as a kind of creature.
Weight 478 g
Size 223×146×33 mm
1. What does the author think of human’s scientific achievements
A. Great. B. Quick. C. Dangerous. D. Slow.
2. Which of the following fits the idea in the book
A. Living things like poisonous waste. B. Life will be out of control in the future.
C. Life can live in any living conditions. D. Living things have their own rules to grow.
3. Who might be interested in this book introduced in the text
A. Historian. B. Naturalist. C. Physicist. D. Chemist.
Passage 6
(2023上·贵州黔西·高一统考期末)
Four Books on Relationship
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince is one of the most translated books in the world and, in France, it has been voted the best book of the twentieth century. This is a simple, yet meaningful classic, one that can be enjoyed from the ages of 9 to 99. The story highlights how most grown-ups miss out on the simple things in life, such as friendship, love and the beauty of the world because they are too busy gaining wealth and power. It allows readers to reflect on what is truly important in life — what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Swing Time by Zadie Smith Swing
Time traces the lives of two women — the unnamed narrator and her best friend Tracey. The two brown girls dream of being dancers, but only Tracey has talent. Thenarrator succeeds as the assistant to a famous pop star, while Tracey, after a few performances as a dancer, lived in poverty. Swing Time tells of their close but complex childhood friendship that ends suddenly in their early twenties, exploring themes of motherhood, friendship and loyalty.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Kile Runner is The New York Times bestseller and international classic loved by millions of readers. Set in the country Afghanistan that is in the process of being destroyed, ittells a heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
This is a Printz Honor Book. The author tells a coming-of-age story of two Mexican-American teenagers, Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles against racial and ethnic identity and family relationships.
1. What can we know about Swing Time
A. It’s written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. B. It shows different life roads of two girls.
C. It’s set in the country of Afghanistan. D. It tells a story of a lasting friendship.
2. Which book is written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A. The Litile Prince
B. Swing Time
C. The Kite Runner
D. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
3. Where is the text most likely to come from
A. An advertisement. B. A scientific report.
C. A literary magazine. D. A travel guidebook.
Passage 7
(2023上·河南洛阳·高一统考期末)
The Best Books of This Year
The Last Time I lied, by Riley Sager
$ 16 at the bookshop
Back when Emma was a kid at Camp Nightingale, three of her friends disappeared while playing the classic game of Two Truths and a Lie. Now, making waves in the art world, Emma’s invited back to camp to be the new painting instructor and she uses the position to find out what really happened to her friends all those years ago.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants , by Ann Brashares
$ 10 at the bookshop
Long-time fans of the classic series won’t forget that in the first Sisterhood , many of Bridget’s chapters take place while she attends a soccer camp in Baja, California. There she falls for dreamy coach Eric. Sisterhood is a classic for a reason thanks to the realistic, devoted friendships between the girls.
Flamer, by Mike Curato
$ 17 at the bookshop
Illustration(插图) novel Flamer follows Aiden Navarro through the summer camp between middle school and high school where everything feels new and different, like his whole world is changing. As Aiden tries to avoid bullies(欺凌) and fights, he also bonds with Elias and starts questioning his belief.
You Have a Match, by Emma Lord
$ 18 at the bookshop
Abby signs up for a DNA test only to learn that she actually has a secret sister, named Savvy. She has no idea why her parents gave Savvy up for adoption, so Abby finds herself at a summer camp with Savvy, and a whole bunch of questions she’d really like answers to. Sweet and full of exciting moments, You Have a Match is as sweet as a candy.
1. Which book is suitable for picture book lovers
A. Flamer. B. You Have a Match.
C. The Last Time I Lied. D. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
2. Which author’s book is the most expensive
A. Riley Sager. B. Mike Curato.
C. Emma Lord. D. Ann Brashares.
3. What do these four books have in common
A. They’re all about science.
B. They all cover family life.
C. They all talk about friendship.
D. They have something to do with camps.
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Passage 8
(2023上·江苏徐州·高一校联考阶段练习)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入单词的正确形式。
Poetry(诗歌) is never far away from our daily lives. Many of us grew up reciting classic poems. The Chinese shijing, which 1 (date) back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, has a longer history 2 the Homeric epics《荷马史诗》. Even today, classic poems 3 (appreciate) by a lot of people.
The Chinese Poetry Congress《中国诗词大会》shows that classic poetry enjoys a wide 4 (popular). The competition sees over 100 hopeful participants taking part in 5 number of challenges. The participants, 6 ages range from 7 to 70, include students, farmers, teachers, and foreign 7 (compete) with an interest in Chinese literature.
And even TV series 8 (involve) poetry are very 9 (success). For example, in The legend of Zhenhuan, one of the drama’s most moving songs was adapted from a poem 10 (write) by Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty.
Passage 9
(2023上·四川内江·高一威远中学校校考阶段练习)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ancient China’s most famous travel writer and geographer, Xu Xiake contributes to Jiangyin’s popularity. As 1 hometown of Xu Xiake, Jiangyin has made itself a modern destination for travelers from home and abroad. But ancient adventurer, Xu Xiake, remains the main reason 2 people come there. So far, the Travel Diary of Xu Xiake 3 (read) widely.
Xu Xiake spent over three decades travelling throughout 16 provinces, 4 (describe) his explorations in detail. His diaries belong to the category of travel literature, 5 (know) not only for taking travel as its subject but also describing the author’s 6 (experience).
Xu Xiake was born to a wealthy father, who 7 (prefer) nature to power, and landscapes over official positions 8 particular. Xu Xiake took after his father. He enjoyed books on history, geography and adventure. 9 (obvious) he enjoyed reading about China’s mountains and rivers. The little child decided he would see the beautiful scenery 10 (he) and he finally made it when he grew up.
Passage 10
(2023上·陕西延安·高一校考期中)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jane Eyre is the story of a young orphan(孤儿) woman of the same name. 1 (write) by British novelist Charlotte Bronte, this novel shows us how young Jane lives a hard life.
She is sent to live with her aunt, 2 treats her badly. She goes to a terrible school, where she’s also treated badly. After 3 (finish) school, Jane becomes the teacher of a young girl. She then forms a difficult romantic (浪漫的) relationship with the girl’s father, Mr Rochester.
The novelist Bronte uses point of view to achieve great effect 4 this story. The novel Jane Eyre 5 (tell)from the first-person point of view. 6 (read) hear Jane telling her own story. This is important because we get an intimate account(详尽的描述) of her problems and 7 (challenge).
8 (important), we get to see what a passionate and 9 (dependent) person Jane is. Other people treat her badly, 10 she never gives up. She struggles and fights back. She is a rebel(反叛者) in everything she does.
Passage 11
(2023上·河南开封·高一统考期中)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1873, author Jules Verne wrote Around the World in Eighty Days, a fictional tale about a British man who tries his best 1 (travel) around the world within eighty days. Over a century later, Michel Palin, a British adventurer, attempted to make 2 same journey, using only land and sea transport. Palin 3 (follow) by a TV group 4 was made up of five people including a cameraman and director.
Palin struggled through a number of 5 (challenge) in early stages of the journey, including missed connections and 6 (extreme) bad weather. After crossing Europe and the Middle East overland, he 7 8(stop) in Dubai, where he met a sailor who generously agreed to take him to Bombay. Then he made brief stops in Singapore before leaving 8 North America. After racing across both the Pacific 9 Atlantic Oceans, he finally arrived back in London, England-79 days and 7 hours after 10 (he) journey began.
Passage 12
(2023上·新疆阿克苏·高一校考阶段练习)请根据短文内容，填入所缺单词，使短文内容完整正确。
I like reading in my free time. I’ve read all kinds of books which are 1 (write) by many famous writers from all over the world. But I like a Chinese writer 2 (well). His name is Xu Zhimo.
Xu was born in a big family. His parents were good at writing. His father taught little Xu by 3 (he). When Xu was very young, he was interested 4 reading. Fables(寓言) and novels were his favorites. He loved reading very much and he often forgot to eat and sleep.
When Xu was about six years old, he began to write some 5 (story). He kept practicing writing and did better and better. But he still kept on reading, 6 he always believed “ 7 (read) makes a full man”.
When he grew up, his dream came true. He became a world-famous writer. Not only Chinese but also people 8 other countries worshiped(崇) him. His works(著作) were 9 (enjoy) all over the world. Everyone 10 (think) his works were nice and great.
Passage 13
(2023上·浙江台州·高一玉环市楚门中学校考开学考试)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In an old building in Peking University, a yellow light shone into the old and dark hours of the night. The famous translator Xu Yuanchong 1 (sit) behind the window and staring at the computer screen. He enjoyed working by 2 (he) from 10:00 p. m. to 4:00 a. m. For him, the quiet night was a 3 (value) time to focus on translation. He was exploring how 4 (spread) Chinese culture abroad by translating Chinese beauty into Western beauty.
Xu was born into a literary family in Nanchang 5 April 18th, 1921. When he was little, he 6 (influence) by his mother who was interested in literature. Xu began to translate Chinese poetry into both English and 7 (France) when he was still a teenager. He soon learned that Chinese and European languages were very different. Only about half of the words in these languages could be translated word for word. This is why translators should have 8 creative mind. They are always trying to improve their translations to make sure they are correct and beautiful.
Xu’s motto is: Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best. 9 Xu was widely considered to be the best, he never stopped trying to become better. The more you learn and the 10 (hard) you study, the better you will become. There is always room for improvement.
文学作家基础篇
Passage 14
(2023上·福建福州·高一校考阶段练习)French writer Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 6. She is the first French female to win the prize. In the words of the Nobel committee, Ernaux was given the award for the courage and sharp insight of her writing.
Having spent over five decades as a writer, the 82-year-old winner has published more than 20 books to her name, including Cleaned Out, Shame, a 2008 memoir called The Years and A Girl’s Story. Rather than consider herself a writer of fiction, Ernaux has used the term “an ethnologist (民族学家) of herself” to describe herself.
Born in 1940 in a rural village in Normandy, France, Ernaux grew up in a working-class environment as her parents ran a combined grocery store and cafe. She worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer.
According to CNN her “upbringing and experiences navigating adolescence and adulthood” inspire many of her works. For example the book Shame explores the theme of childhood trauma while A Girl’s Story follows a young woman’s coming of age in the 1950s.
Though the matters Ernaux describes in her books are serious and even sometimes heavy, they are always written in plain language. Ernaux described her style as “flat writing” through which she aims to tell her stories objectively, “unshaped by florid description or overwhelming emotions.” noted Fox News.
“She writes about things that no one else writes about, for instance her jealousy, her experiences as an abandoned lover and so forth, I mean, really hard experiences,” Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature said after the award announcement in Stockholm. He went on to say, “She gives words for these experiences that are very simple and striking. They are short books, but they are really moving.”
1. What can we learn about Annie Ernaux from the text
A. She is the first French person to win the Nobel Prize.
B. The Nobel committee described her as “an ethnologist of herself”.
C. She was awarded for the bravery and observations shown in her writing.
D. She started working as a full-time writer in 1974.
2. Where did she get inspiration for her works
A. Her students’ lives. B. The stories of guests to her cafe.
C. The history of her hometown. D. Her personal experiences.
3. Which of the following best describes Ernaux’s writing style
A. Objective and easy to understand. B. Plain and relaxing.
C. Descriptive and serious. D. Emotional and touching.
4. Why is Annie Ernaux different from other writers, according to Anders Olsson
A. She shares painful feelings through her writing. B. She suffered a lot of hardships.
C. Her works are about unexplored subjects. D. Her works are short and moving.
Passage 15
（2023上·广西·高一校联考阶段练习）Norwegian playwright and author Jon Fosse has just been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “innovative plays and prose( 散文) which give voice to the unsayable”.
The Swedish Academy credits Fosse as “one of the most widely performed playwrights in the world”, although the 64-year-old originally made his name as a novelist, beginning with “Red, Black” in 1983. He has since written many works of prose and poetry. “His literary works, spanning a variety of genres, comprises about 40 plays, novels, poetry collections, essays, children’s books and translations,” said Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature.
Jon Fosse draws inspiration from his rural living environment and personal struggles, which have deeply influenced his distinctive writing style. Growing up in a small coastal village, Fosse was immersed in the beauty of nature and the vastness of the sea, which filled him with a sense of loneliness and introspection (内省) that is reflected in his works. Posse’s writing discussed themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in life. Additionally, his battles with depression have enabled him to explore the depths of human emotions and existential despair. “He touches you so deeply when you read his works,” said Anders Olsson. “What is special about him is the closeness in his writing. It touches your deepest feelings — anxieties, insecurities, questions of life and death. There is a sort of a universal impact of everything that he writes — it has appeal to the basic humanity.”
Fosse is the first-ever laureate (桂冠诗人) writing in Nynorsk, one of the two official languages of Norwegian, but only used by just 10% of the population. As the Guardian writes, “Many Nynorsk speakers see Fosse as a kind of national hero for his championing of the language.” Fosse’s recognition on a global stage promotes the visibility and importance of Nynorsk as a written standard. It will attract more attention to Nynorsk literature, inspire and encourage Nynorsk speakers to continue preserving and promoting their linguistic heritage.
1．What do we know about Jon Fosse
A．His most popular work is the play “Red, Black”.
B．He accomplished various kinds of literature works.
C．Many famous plays are the inspiration for his writing.
D．His language skills earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature.
2．What can be inferred about Jon Fosse
A．Jon Fosse’s writing is full of depression.
B．Jon Fosse helps people with emotional problems.
C．Jon Fosse had an unhappy life when he was young.
D．Jon Fosse’s life has a great effect on his writing style.
3．What contribution of Jon Fosse is mentioned in the last paragraph
A．He explains the importance of linguistic diversity.
B．He has improved the international status of Norway.
C．He enhances the development and conservation of Nynorsk.
D．He shapes the basic writing standard of Norwegian literature.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．Jon Fosse has won the 2023 Noble Prize in literature.
B．Jon Fosse has created a special way of writing prose.
C．Jon Fosse has made a contribution to Nynorsk literature.
D．Jon Fosse has shown the bond between humans and nature.
文学形式提高篇
Passage 16
阅读理解
(2023上·江苏盐城·高一盐城中学校考阶段练习)Ada Palmer is a professor of European history at the University of Chicago. Her science-fiction series, Terra Ignota, was inspired by 18th-century philosophers such as Voltaire and Diderot. “I wanted to write a story that Voltaire might have written if Voltaire had be enable to read the last 70 years’ worth of science fiction and have all of those tools available(可获得的) for his use,” Palmer says in a radio program called Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Palmer says that Voltaire could actually be considered the first sci-fic writer, thanks to a place he wrote in 1752. “Voltaire has a short story called Micromégas, in which an alien from Saturn and an alien from a star near Sirius come to Earth. They are extremely big in size. They explore Earth and have trouble finding life forms because to them a whale is the size of a flea(跳蚤)”, she says. They eventually realize that the tiny little spot of wood on the ground is a ship, and it’s full of living things, including humans, and they make contact. So it’s a first-contact story.
Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein is often considered the first sci-fi novel. Voltaire was writing much earlier than Shelley, so should he have the title instead It depends on your definition(定义) of science fiction. “Micromégas doesn’t involve technology,” Palmer says, “so if you define science fiction as depending upon technology—and being about, in the Frankenstein sense. Is man’s knowledge giving us access to powers beyond what we’ve had before What does that mean ’—it isn’t asking that. But ‘aliens and first contact’ is a very significant science fictional element.”
So there’s no obvious answer to the question of who should be considered the first sci-fi writer. Palmer says it’s more important to ask the question than to arrive at any particular answer. “I don’t want to argue, ‘Yes, definitely, everybody’s histories of science fiction should start with Voltaire,” she says. “But I do want to argue that everybody’s histories of science fiction will be richer by discussing whether Voltaire is the beginning of science fiction, or whether it’s earlier or whether it’s later. Because that gets at the question of what science fiction is.”
1. What do we know about Micromégas according to the text
A. It is widely accepted as a science-fiction story.
B. It has a big influence on today’s science fiction.
C. Its main characters have trouble finding humans.
D. Its content is about humans’ exploration of space.
2. Why does Ada Palmer regard Voltaire as a sci-fi writer
A. One of his stories focuses on technology.
B. His story involves aliens from other planets.
C. He described human-alien contact in a story.
D. Her science fiction was inspired by his writing.
3. What does Ada Palmer really want to discuss when it comes to science fiction
A. Its true origin. B. What it can cover.
C. Its colourful expressions. D. Why it is interesting.
4. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Ada Palmer and science fiction. B. Was Voltaire the first sci-fi author
C. Technology’s role in science fiction. D. What is science fiction really about
Passage 17
(2023上·海南省直辖县级单位·高一文昌中学校联考期中)One early morning, I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book called Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again. I became immediately interested because of the word “Poems” that appeared in big, hot pink letters.
“Is it good ” I asked her.
“Yeah,” she answered. “There’s one I really like and you’ll like it, too.” I leaned forward.
“Patty Poem,” she read the title. Who is Patty I wondered. The poem began:
She never puts her toys away, Just leaves them scattered① where they lay, … ① 散乱的
The poem was just three short sections. The final one came quickly:
When she grows and gathers poise, ② I’ll miss her harum-scarum③ noise, And look in vain④ for scattered toys. ② 稳重 ③ 莽撞的 ④ 徒劳的
And I’ll be sad.
A terrible sadness washed over me. Whoever Patty was, she was a mean girl. Then, the shock.
“It’s you, honey,” my mother said sadly.
To my mother, the poem described a parent’s feeling when her child grows up and leaves. To me, the “she” in the poem was terrible. It was my mama who would be sad. It was so terrible that I began crying.
“What’s wrong ” my mother asked.
“Oh Mama,” I cried. “I don’t want to grow up ever!”
She smiled. “Honey, it’s okay. You’re not growing up anytime soon. And when you do, I’ll still love you, okay ”
“Okay,” I was still crying. My fear had gone. But I could not help thinking about that silly poem. After what seemed like a safe amount of time, I read the poem again and was confused. It all fit so well together, like a puzzle. The language was simple, so simple that I could plainly understand its meaning, yet it was still beautiful. I was now crazy about the idea of poetry(诗歌), words that had the power to make or break a person’s world.
I have since fallen in love with other poems, but “Patty Poem” remains my poem. After all, “Patty Poem” gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because it was the one that hurt me the most.
1. Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again
A. It has a meaningful title.
B. It was a thick enough book.
C. Something on its cover caught her eye.
D. Her mother was reading it with interest.
2. The writer’s mother liked to read “Patty Poem” probably because ______.
A. it was a sign of her own childhood
B. it was written in simple language
C. it was written by a famous poet
D. it made her think of what would happen
3. What does the underlined word probably mean
A. Easily. B. Hardly. C. Nearly. D. Narrowly.
4. It can be known from the passage that “Patty Poem” leads the writer to ______.
A. discover the power of poetry B. recognize her love for puzzles
C. find her wishing to grow up D. experience great homesickness
Passage 18
(2023上·重庆·高一校联考开学考试)Spring is a fine season. It lights up people’s moods and brings hope. When you bathe in the warm spring breeze(微风), what comes into your mind Let’s see what Meng Haoran from China and William Blake from the UK wrote about spring.
1. According to the passage spring is .
A. silent B. useless C. boring D. hopeful
2. The weather at night in the first material is
A. sunny B. rainy C. snowy D. cloudy
3. The two writers both mentioned to describe the season.
A. flowers B. fruit C. sky D. birds
4. What kind of writing is the passage
A. Stories. B. Novels. C. Poems. D. Fictions.
Passage 19
(2023上·河北唐山·高一校考阶段练习)Birthdays often involve surprises. But this year’s surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.
On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake. This means that we no longer have a good idea of what Shakespeare looked like. “It’s very possible that many pictures of Shakespeare might be unreliable because many of them are copies of this one,” said an expert from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery.
The discovery comes after four months of testing using X rays, ultraviolet light, microphotography and paint samples. The experts from the gallery say the image commonly known as the “Flower portrait”—was actually painted in the 1800s, about two centuries after Shakespeare’s death. The art experts who work at the gallery say they also used modem chemistry technology to check the paint on the picture. These checks found traces of paint dating from about 1814. Shakespeare died in 1616, and the date that appears on the portrait is 1609.
“We now think the portrait dates back to around 1818 to 1840. This was when there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare’s plays,” Tarnya Cooper, the gallery’s curator (馆长), told the Associated President.
The fake picture has often been used as a cover for collections of his plays. It is called the Flower portrait because one of its owners, Desmond Flower, gave it to the Royal Shakespeare S Company.
“There have always been questions about the painting,” said David Howells, curator for the Royal Shakespeare Company. “Now we know the truth, we can put the image in its proper place in the history of Shakespearean portraiture.”
Two other images of Shakespeare, are also being studied as part of the investigation and the results will come out later this month. .
1. What makes the birthday of Shakespeare dramatic this year
A. It was found that he painted a portrait in 1814 instead of in 1609.
B. The Flower portrait has been found to be a fake.
C. Three portraits of Shakespeare are being tested to identify a real one.
D. It was found that there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare’s plays around 1818 to 1840.
2. How many methods were used to test the portrait
A. Not mentioned. B. Two. C. Three. D. At least four.
3. Which is the best sentence to fill in the blank in the last paragraph
A. Soon we’ll know which portrait is reliable.
B. Maybe we cannot find a real portrait of Shakespeare.
C. If the two portraits are found to be false, they will test more.
D. For now what Shakespeare really looked like will remain a mystery.
4. The best title for this passage is .
A. the surprise on the 441st bithday of Shakespeare B. birthdays often involve surprises
C. one portrait of Shakespeare is a fake D. how can we know Shakespeare’s appearance
Passage 20
(2023上·江苏淮安·高一统考期末)The king seemed to know what the duke was planning. So they went upstairs and set the bag of money on the table. The king counted it out in front of everyone. Then he pointed to the girls and said, “These poor little lambs. They’ve suffered so much. I know what my brother would want me to do.”
He turned to the duke and made those hand signs. The duke watched for a minute, then his eyes brightened up like he’d finally caught on. He gave the king a big smile.
The king said, “Here, MaryJane, Susan, and Joanna. Take the money. Take it all.”
The three girls started hugging him again. But the town doctor who’d stood watching the whole time, stuck his finger in the king’s face.
“You can’t fool me!” he hollered. “You are just a fraud!”
My heart thumped like a rabbit and I thought we were caught for sure!
The king stood there, looking gap-jawed at the doctor. The doctor kept on yelling. “You claim you’re an Englishman, but that’s the worst English accent I’ve ever heard! You are nothing but a swindler.” The crowd gathered around the doctor, trying to quiet him down.
“No,” one man argued. “It’s really Harvey Wilks.”
“Yeah,” another agreed. “He knew everybody’s name. He even knew all our dogs’ names.”
“I’m telling you,” the doctor warned. “Anyone who can’t imitate an accent better than that is a fraud.”
The Willks girls hung their heads and cried. That’s when the doctor turned to them and said “I was your father’s friend. I only want to protect you and keep you out of trouble. He’s an imposter who’s come here with a lot of names and facts that he picked up somewhere else. Won’t you please turn this rascal out ”
MaryJane straightened up, looking proud. “Here is my answer to that.” She picked up the bag of money and put it right in the king’s hands. “Here,” she said. “Take the whole $6,000 and invest it for me and my sisters.”
Then she put her arm around the king on one side, and the other girls did the same on the other. Everyone clapped and stomped while the king held his head high.
The doctor pointed his finger at them. “Fine. But remember, I warned you.”
After supper I started wondering what I ought to do. Should I go to that doctor and tell him the truth I couldn’t do that. The king and the duke might find out it was me, and they’d have my hide for sure. I knew MaryJane wouldn’t believe me.
1. What did the duke learn from those hand signs made by the king
A. The king wanted the duke to count the money out.
B. The king was happy to share money with the three girls.
C. The king would pretend to give the money back to the girls.
D. The king asked the duke to hide the money and shared it together.
2. How did Huckleberry feel when the doctor doubted the king
A. He felt quite nervous. B. He felt his jaw painful.
C. He felt calm and relaxed. D. He felt amazed and happy.
3. What does the underlined word “imitate” in paragraph 10 mean
A. Develop. B. Copy. C. Hide. D. Prefer.
4. What can we infer from the text
A. Mary Jane deeply trusted the doctor because they were friends.
B. The doctor envied the king who would take the money away.
C. The duke made three girls firmly think of him as their uncle.
D. Huckleberry was anxious to tell MaryJane the truth but he didn’t.
Passage 21
(2023上·山东泰安高一期中)
An Excerpt from The Mexican
—by Jack London
A mysterious youth came to the America—based Mexican Revolutionary Committee, requesting for its admission.
Nobody knew his history. The first day he drifted into their busy rooms, they all suspected him of being a spy of the Diaz regime(迪亚兹政权), which had been carrying out the dictatorial rule since 1876.
Boy as he was, he announced that he was Felipe Rivera, and he wished to work for the revolution. The revolutionists looked at each other with doubt in their eyes. And what made revolutionists the most confused was Rivera’s whereabouts—he always came back with his arms or legs seriously injured, dressed in ragged clothes. So what had he been doing recently Everyone in the Revolutionary Committee started to take precautions against him.
The situation changed totally when the Committee was in bad need of funds. Much to their surprise, such a slender boy should have successively brought them batches of gold and silver coins. Then came the most urgent situation where 5, 000 dollars were needed to buy guns for those revolutionists on standby on the border between the US and the Mexico. Rivera stood out and made a promise that he would give them 5,000 dollars within three weeks.
So, how could he get so much money within such a short period of time
Rivera was determined to help his people at the cost of his life. He fought against stronger and tougher boxers in the ring to make money for his people. One day he was engaged in a very tough fight against a champion boxer, Danny. Rivera didn’t match Danny in height, weight, or skills. And he was not half as popular. However, “The winner takes all!” And Rivera stubbornly asked for all—all he had on his mind was making the money for his people.
The fight was going on and on. The whole stadium was cheering for Danny; there were few on Rivera’s side. However, Rivera survived one blow after another; his excellent defence was frightening.
Danny rushed, forcing Rivera to give him a clinch. Was it a trick Rivera thought to himself.
Yes, it was. But Rivera was smart enough to avoid it. He backed and circled away.
He pretended to clinch with Danny’s next rush. Instead, at the last instant, just as their bodies should have come together, Rivera went quickly back. He had fooled him!
While Rivera was dancing away, Danny kept challenging him openly. Having run after him for two rounds, Danny found the boy not even daring to come near him. He started to throw all caution to the winds. Rivera was struck again and again. He took blows by the dozen—just to avoid the deadly clinch.
In the seventeenth round, Rivera, hit heavily, bent down. His hands dropped helplessly. Danny thought it was his chance—the boy was at his mercy. He decided to strike the deadly blow. But before he could do that, Rivera caught him off his guard and hit him in the mouth. Danny went down. When he rose, Rivera gave him another blow on the neck and jaw. He repeated this three times.
Danny did not rise again. The audience shouted for him to stand up. But the miracle did not happen.
“Count!” Rivera cried to the referee. When the count was finished, Danny, gathered up by his assistants, was carried to his corner.
“Who wins ” Rivera demanded.
Unwillingly, the referee caught his gloved hand and held it high up.
Rivera, unattended, walked to his corner, where his assistants had not yet placed his stool. He didn’t care. All he could remember was that he had got the $5,000 he needed. “The winner takes all! ” What mattered to him was that________.
1. The underlined phrase “take precautions against him” in the third paragraph probably means “________”.
A. drive him away to ensure the security of others
B. report him to the local police
C. lend their helping hand to him in case of injuries
D. take measures to avoid potential threats posed by him
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Danny was killed by Rivera after he was given three deadly blows.
B. Rivera tried to attack Danny at the very beginning of the boxing match.
C. Rivera’s assistants were on Danny’s side and hadn’t expected him to win.
D. The referee had been bribed before the match so he didn’t give the fair result.
3. Which of the following sentences is the most suitable to fill in the blank in the last paragraph
A. he was actually stronger than Danny in the boxing field
B. he would be allowed to join the revolutionary army
C. his people could use the money he earned to buy weapons
D. he was going to fire the assistants who forgot to buy the stool
4. Which of the following adjectives or phrases can be used to describe Danny
①He is aggressive. ②He takes the rival seriously.
③He cares about the revolution. ④He is quite skilled.
⑤He is very cautious. ⑥He lets the audience down.
A. ①②④ B. ①④⑥ C. ②③④ D. ②⑤⑥
Passage 22
(2023·江苏淮安·高一统考期末)“What if I told you that I murdered Basil ”
“You couldn’t murder anyone, Dorian. He probably fell into the Seine from a bus. By the way, where’s that wonderful portrait he did of you Oh! I remember now. You told me years ago that you sent it to Selby Manor and that it got lost or stolen on the way. What a pity! I wanted to buy it. I wish I had now.” Lord Henry said.
“I never really liked it,” said Dorian.
“How have you kept your youth, Dorian You must have some secret. I’m only ten years older than you are, and I’m wrinkled and old. Please, tell me your secret. To get back my youth, I’d do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable.”
When Dorian arrived home that night, he sent his servant to bed, and sat down on the sofa in the library. Then he began to think about his life.
“I’ve been an evil influence on my friends, and I’ve ruined the lives of many good young people,” he thought, “Ah! Why did I pray for the portrait to grow old, and for me to stay young I worshiped beauty and eternal youth, but they ruined me. It’s better not to think of the past. Nothing can change that. I must think of the future. James Vane is dead. Alan Campbell is dead, too. He shot himself one night in his laboratory.”
“I’m safe now,” he continued. “Basil painted the portrait that ruined my life. I can’t forgive him for that. Everything is the portrait’s fault.”
He began to wonder about the portrait. “If I’m good, maybe the portrait will become beautiful again,” he thought. “I’ll go and look.”
He took the lamp from the table and went upstairs. As he unlocked the door, he smiled. “Yes, I’ll be good,” he thought, “I won’t be frightened of this portrait any more.”
He went upstairs to the room and locked the door. Then he pulled the purple cloth off the portrait. He gave a cry of pain. The portrait was more horrible. His face looked more evil. There was new blood on the hand and on the feet.
Dorian trembled with fear. Dorian looked round the room and saw the knife that stabbed Basil Hallward. It was bright and shining.
“This knife killed the artist, and now it will kill the artist’s work,” he thought.
He grabbed the knife, and then he stabbed the portrait with it.
1. What do we know about Lord Henry from the passage
A. He doubted slightly whether Dorian murdered Basil.
B. He would do whatever he could to get back his youth.
C. The portrait he wanted to buy was stolen by Selby Manor.
D. The truth about how Dorian kept his youth was hidden from him.
2. What can we infer from the passage
A. Dorian admitted he was badly affected by his friends.
B. Alan Campbell shot himself one night in his laboratory.
C. Dorian blamed his sufferings on the portrait and Basil.
D. Dorian wanted to kill himself so that the portrait could become normal.
3. What does the underlined word “worshiped” mean in paragraph 6
A. Admired. B. Deserved. C. Maintained. D. Ignored.
4. Why did Dorian stab the portrait at the end of the story
A. Because the portrait aroused too much curiosity of his friends.
B. Because the portrait reflecting his soul made him suffer great pain.
C. Because he was jealous of the portrait which would never grow old.
D. Because he thought the portrait would take his youth and beauty away.
Passage 23
(2023下·重庆·高一重庆一中校考阶段练习)On a warm, golden day in early August, I sat by the lake in the area of Park Corner on Prince Edward Island, where Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the beloved 1908 children’s novel Anne of Green Gables, spent her childhood summers. Montgomery’s tale of the imaginative orphan Anne Shirley captured the minds of so many people that she and her red-headed heroine quickly became global literary miracles.
However, against the common belief, “people were never right in saying I was ‘Anne,’” Montgomery told in a 1921 letter. “But, in some respects, they will be right if they write me down as Emily.” She was referring to Emily of New Moon, a later novel, the first in a series about the difficulty of making it as a young female writer.
Emily, like Anne, is an orphan, but there the resemblance ends. In the adoptive family, Anne finds not only relatives, but companions who fall under the spell of her gift for seeing beauty and possibility in the world. For Emily, though, the story plays out differently. After her father dies, Emily is adopted by her dead mother’s family and finds herself at the mercy of her strict Aunt Elizabeth, who forbids her from reading or writing stories, trying to hold back Emily’s imagination (though in vain). Emily finds it “maddening that nobody could see that she had to write.” She is obsessed with words —their sound, their music and the magic of finding the right ones, which sparks a thrill of inspiration.
To some extent, Montgomery did base the Anne and Emily characters on herself. But while Anne was a charmed story, Emily was in many respects closer to the author, who was raised by her strict grandparent who allowed no space for the young Montgomery’s willful, imaginative personality.
For Montgomery, the road to reputation was far from easy. Now, a century after Emily’s release, I felt a surge of gratitude toward the author whose stories had defined my own childhood and inspired me to become a writer. She has not only carved those vivid characters on readers’ hearts. Her vision has shaped a future in which readers like me could dare to imagine and to write.
1. What do we know about Anne of Green Cables from the first two paragraphs
A. Its heroine highly resembles its writer.
B. It reflects the happy childhood of its writer.
C. It brought instant fame to its writer
D. It attracts its readers by its wild imagination.
2. What does Montgomery suggest about her connection to her characters
A. She denied connection to her characters.
B. She identified more with Emily than Anne.
C. She personally preferred Emily to Anne.
D. She was annoyed at the readers’ misinterpretation.
3. What can be inferred about Emily from the comparison with Anne
A. Emily benefits more from her adoptive family.
B. Emily loses her imagination due to her strict upbringing.
C. Emily’s passion for writing lies in her fascination with words.
D. Emily complained that others failed to recognize her writing skills.
4. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The author’s visit to Prince Edward Island.
B. The worldwide fame of Montgomery’s works.
C. The impact of Montgomery’s stories on the author.
D. The author’s appreciation for Montgomery’s struggles.
Passage 24
(2023·江苏徐州·高一统考期中)As the world sees more and more extreme weather patterns, it’ s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the effects of climate change. It is now a common topic of discussion and it has even found its way into the books we read. Because of this, a genre (类型) called climate fiction, or cli-fi, has found new life.
The term “cli-fi” was first used in 2007 by US climate activist it and writer Dan Boom. As the name suggests, climate fiction refers to stories with a central theme of climate change or global warming. These kinds of books can help us imagine what the world might be like in the future because of major climate change events.
Adeline Johns-Putra is a professor of literature at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool Universityin Suzhou and has edited many books on climate fiction. “It’s part of a pattern,” Johns-Putra told Smithsonian Magazine. “It’s a feedback loop(环), as these books feed into our awareness and that feeds into our demand to read these books.”
The genre is also gaining popularity with high school and college students because it looks at topics that are relevant to what’s really happening today. Also, many cli-fi novels tend to have dystopian(反乌托邦的) themes, which are very popular in young adult novels.
In 2015, cli-fi author Sarah Holding wrote for The Guardian that cli-fi “reconnects young readers with their environment”, which helps them appreciate it more, “especially when today, a large amount of their time is spent in the virtual world”.
Cli-fi has also helped to inspire students to pursue science majors, with some universities even offering courses specifically focusing on climate fiction.
“These books aren’t going to save the world in any straight form or way,” Johns-Putra commented. “But they’re certainly going to help us think about how the world gets saved.”
As Atwood wrote in her dystopian cli-fi novel Madd Addam, “People need such stories, because however dark, a darkness with voices in it is better than a silent void(空间).”
1. What is cli-fi
A. Stories about country life.
B. Stories with dystopian themes.
C. Stories about the future.
D. Stories about climate change.
2. What effect does cli-fi have on young students
A. It raises their awareness of the real world.
B. It encourages them to write their own cli-fi.
C. It teaches them to appreciate what they have.
D. It makes them more interested in the virtual world.
3. What does Atwood think of cli-fi
A. They are too dark for people.
B. They tend to make people feel empty.
C. They should involve different voices.
D. They can get people to think about their reality.
4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article
A. To introduce a genre of fiction.
B. To warn readers of future climate crises.
C. To introduce a famous US climate activist.
D. To inspire students to choose science majors.
Passage 25
(2023上·江苏盐城高一月考)Helen Keller was born in America in June, 1880. 1 was all right when she was born. 2 when she was nineteen months old，an attack of fever 3 her blind and deaf for the rest of her life. She became blind so 4 that as she grew older, she did not 5 being able to see; and she became deaf 6 she had any idea of the importance of human speech.She lived in darkness and silence.
As she grew older, she, too, wanted to express her ideas and feelings. But she understood that she was 7 from others.
Her parents greatly worried. How could anyone get in touch with Helen’s mind, intelligence in darkness and silence without 8 Helen was 9 seven before a teacher was 10 . Her name was Sullivan.
Miss Sullivan had a lot of 11 in teaching Helen Keller. As the child could neither see nor hear, she had to use manual alphabet(手语). But Helen’s energy, intelligence and strong spirit 12 all the difficulties. As Helen grew up, she became an able student, passed examinations and finally took a university degree 13 English literature. She then 14 all herself to helping the blind and the deaf. She 15 many books and The Story of My Life is a remarkable(不寻常的) one.
1. A. Something B. Nothing C. Everything D. Anything
2. A. And B. But C. Or D. So
3. A. had B. let C. gave D. left
4. A. young B. sudden C. early D. quick
5. A. mind B. remember C. remind D. seem
6. A. as B. when C. after D. before
7. A. cut out B. cut off C. given up D. sent away
8. A. help B. knowledge C. sound D. speech
9. A. nearly B. likely C. totally D. quietly
10. A. brought B. appeared C. came D. found
11. A. difficulties B. ways C. work D. stories
12. A. won B. beat C. overcame D. overturned
13. A. at B. in C. on D. with
14. A. devoted B. took C. set D. enjoyed
15. A. read B. bought C. wrote D. borrowed
Passage 26
完形填空
(2023上·江苏南通·高一统考期末)Walk into any bookstore, and you can hardly avoid “bumping into” Charles Dickens. Many of Dickens’s works still sell well today. And they are 1 on outstanding shelves.
As someone who teaches Dickens, the question of why we still read him is often in my mind 2 . One day nearly 10 years ago, however, when I was giving a(n) 3 , I was telling the students that for Victorian readers, Dickens’ writing was a “tune-in-next-week” type of thing that generated crazes. Then a hand 4 “But why should we still read this 5 ” the student asked. The answer I gave was only 6 “Because he teaches you how to think,” I said.
The question was on my 7 about something for years, and for years. I told myself answers, but never with complete 8 . We read Dickens because he is not just a man of his own times, but also a man for our times. We read Dickens because we can learn from the experiences of his 9 almost as easily as we can learn from our own experiences.
These are all wonderful reasons to read Dickens. But these are not 10 the reasons why I read Dickens. My search for an answer 11 until one day a text message came from a student of mine. “We still read Dickens’ novels,” she wrote, “because they tell us why we are what we are.” 12 as it was, that’s the explanation I had 13 for years.
Dickens shines a 14 on who we are during the best of times and worst of times. That’s why we still need to read him today. If you have time, go to 15 one of his many novels, read it and enjoy what it has to tell you about yourself.
1. A. attached B. recalled C. placed D. replaced
2. A. troubling B. challenging C. pressing D. eye-catching
3. A. presentation B. solution C. lecture D. performance
4. A. made up B. went up C. pulled up D. ended up
5. A. type B. chain C. custom D. stuff
6. A. reliable B. acceptable C. approachable D. available
7. A. mind B. feet C. way D. back
8. A. confusion B. inspiration C. satisfaction D. justice
9. A. characters B. audience C. readers D. partners
10. A. formally B. immediately C. slightly D. exactly
11. A. maintained B. continued C. existed D. kept
12. A. Simple B. Updated C. Traditional D. Precious
13. A. researched B. responded C. sought D. pursued
14. A. light B. hope C. meaning D. shadow
15. A. recognize B. assume C. prefer D. pick
