专题13 记叙文 &新闻报道专练
知考法 明考向: 记叙文或者新闻报道在高考中文章看似不难,但题目设置迷惑性较大,考生需认真审题，进行推敲琢磨。记叙文叙述的是故事,说明的是哲理;新闻报道的内容真实、新鲜、及时、时效性极强。记叙文命题主要集中在多个事件的先后顺序与人物的情感态度上;新闻报道常考查观点推断题,考查语篇衔接,推断某一特定词或者短语的指代内容,考查标题归纳题等。
做真题 悟技法
（2023·全国乙卷, B篇）
Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape (风景) can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz (石英) rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route (路线) so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
1．How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest
A．By teaming up with other photographers. B．By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
C．By studying the geographical conditions. D．By creating settings in the corn fields.
2．What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author
A．Proper time management. B．Good shooting techniques.
C．Adventurous spirit. D．Distinctive styles.
3．What can we infer from the author’s trip with friends to Devil’s Lake
A．They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.
B．They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
C．They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
D．They had problems with their equipment.
4．How does the author find his photos taken at Devil’s Lake
A．Amusing. B．Satisfying.
C．Encouraging. D．Comforting.
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一名风景摄影师，在摄影途中发生的一些所见所闻。
1．细节理解题。通过文章第二段“I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way. (我倾向于和几个朋友一起去州立公园或乡村探险，沿途拍照)”可知，作为一名中西部的风景摄影师，作者应对挑战的方式是去乡村或州立公园拍摄。故选B。
2．推理判断题。通过文章最后一段“Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely. (尽管如此，回顾这些照片，它们仍然是我最好的一些照片，尽管如果我能明智地准备和管理我的时间，它们本可以拍得更好)”可推知，作者认为，风景摄影成功的关键是适当的时间管理。故选A。
3．推理判断题。通过文章最后一段“However, we did not mark the route (路线) so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. (然而，我们没有标出路线，所以我们几乎完全错过了日落)”可推知，作者在与朋友的魔鬼湖之旅中，到达拍摄地点的时间比预期的要晚。故选C。
4．推理判断题。通过文章最后一段“Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely. (尽管如此，回顾这些照片，它们仍然是我最好的一些照片，尽管如果我能明智地准备和管理我的时间，它们本可以拍得更好)”可推知，作者认为自己在魔鬼湖拍摄的照片是令人满意的。故选B。
Step1. 抓六要素，即何时、何地、谁做了什么事、有何结果、有何感想
Step2. 关注开头和结尾,开头往往是文章的主题，结尾往往是主题的升华
Step3. 弄清人物关系,关注人物对某人或某事的情感态度
练模拟 提能力
Passage 1
（2024·江苏宿迁·一模）I was surprised to find the congestion (拥塞) outside Layla’s primary school was unusually absent—I’d driven right into a parking space, and I was on time, for once. The school bell rang, and in a moment a stream of children made their way through the gate. But something was different—the kids were piling into vehicles in threes and fours.
Before I could enquire my daughter Layla, Mr Trent, the deputy head, approached. “Mrs Pavis, did you not read our letter ” Letter What letter I had a history of not looking out for them, and not reading them in most cases. “The letter Of course. It must have just slipped my mind—I’ve been away with work.”
Now I was digging around in Layla’s messy schoolbag at home. Eventually, I found several letters, all addressing the same topic—parking outside the school gates. Apparently with some parents parking illegally, the police were about to get involved. “Why didn’t you give me these letters ” I demanded. Layla shrugged. “I forgot.” I was about to launch into a severe lecture when it occurred to me that I had always forgotten—I had forgotten to give Layla her money for cookery that morning and forgotten to hang out the kids’ washed clothes.
I contained myself and figured out that they wanted the parents to car-pool (拼车). I spent the next half hour ringing round Layla’s friends’ parents, enquiring if they would like to car-pool with us. Unfortunately, they were all sorted. It was my own fault—I should have read those letters ages ago. “Er... I overheard others talking about it,” Layla said, “They said they didn’t know who would car-pool with us, because we’re always late.” I flushed instantly. We were a disorganised family, and I was the one to blame.
I resolved to change. With responsibility for my kids, I find I am never, ever late. It’s good for Layla and for her older brothers, and it’s good for me, because now I never leave the house unprepared. I’ve even started checking the kids’ schoolbags for notes from school.
1．What did the author notice when the school was over
A．It was hard to find a parking space. B．Children were picked up in groups.
C．Her daughter was absent from class. D．She arrived much earlier than others.
2．What stopped the author criticizing her daughter
A．The reflection of her daily routine. B．The realization of her carelessness.
C．The knowledge of her kid’s character. D．The awareness of her kid’s depression.
3．Why did others refuse to car-pool with them according to Layla
A．Because they contacted them late. B．Because they failed to keep the house tidy.
C．Because they couldn’t be on time. D．Because they ignored the school’s request.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Action creates motivation. B．Mother’s love never changes.
C．It’s never too late to mend. D．Patience is the key to success.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在参与孩子的学校生活中，发现自己粗心大意，并且因为迟到，其他家长拒绝和自己拼车，于是作者决心改变，承担起对孩子的责任，再也没有迟到过。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The school bell rang, and in a moment a stream of children made their way through the gate. But something was different—the kids were piling into vehicles in threes and fours.(学校的铃响了，不一会儿，一群孩子从大门进来了。但有些不同——孩子们三三两四地挤进了车里)”可知，放学后作者注意到了孩子们被成群地接走。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I was about to launch into a severe lecture when it occurred to me that I had always forgotten—I had forgotten to give Layla her money for cookery that morning and forgotten to hang out the kids’ washed clothes.(我正准备严厉地训斥一顿，突然想到我总是忘记——那天早上我忘了给莱拉做饭的钱，也忘了把孩子们洗好的衣服晾在外面)”可知，意识到自己的粗心大意阻止了作者批评她的女儿。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““Er... I overheard others talking about it,” Layla said, “They said they didn’t know who would car-pool with us, because we’re always late.”(“呃……“我无意中听到别人在谈论这件事，”莱拉说，“他们说他们不知道谁会和我们拼车，因为我们总是迟到。”)”可知，根据Layla的说法，其他人拒绝与他们拼车是因为他们不能准时。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I resolved to change. With responsibility for my kids, I find I am never, ever late. It’s good for Layla and for her older brothers, and it’s good for me, because now I never leave the house unprepared. I’ve even started checking the kids’ schoolbags for notes from school.(我决心改变。有了对孩子的责任，我发现我从来没有迟到过。这对莱拉和她的哥哥们都有好处，对我也有好处，因为现在我再也不会毫无准备地出门了。我甚至开始检查孩子们的书包里有没有学校的笔记)”结合文章主要讲述了作者在参与孩子的学校生活中，发现自己粗心大意，并且因为迟到，其他家长拒绝和自己拼车，于是作者决心改变，承担起对孩子的责任，再也没有迟到过。可推知，文章告诉我们“亡羊补牢，犹未晚也”的道理。故选C。
Passage 2
（2024·江苏南通·模拟预测）“I am so sorry,” I tearfully said to my principal investigator (PI), explaining I would not be able to return to work as originally planned. Before I became a parent, I had assumed a baby would fit right into my academic plans. But now, as the end of my leave approached, I realized I couldn’t simply carry on as I always had. I was worried this decision might signal the end of my academic career-but I felt I had no other choice.
Thankfully, my PI had more foresight. He told me I didn’t need to resign and that he could offer me a contract that would allow me to contribute to our project from afar. It proved to be an absolute career lifeline tailored to me.
Then five years after stepping back from academia, I felt ready to re-enter more fully. Because I had been able to keep my hand in during my time away, the prospect was much less daunting than it would have been otherwise. I ended up landing a lecturer position that allowed me to slowly ease back in, focusing on teaching and scholarship with research taking a back seat. And when, 4 years on, a senior lectureship position came up in the very group I had left a decade earlier, the timing was right. With both of my children in “big school,” I was ready to really put my foot down on the career accelerator. I got the job.
Now, 6 months into my new role, I am happy to be right where it all began, with involvement in so many interesting projects. But what truly made the difference for me was the offer of what I needed during that time away. I hope more institutions and PIs can come up with creative provisions for those in their workforce who don’t want to give up their careers but want-or-need to take extended periods of leave. And to those who are taking such breaks, or considering it, know that returning is possible. Above all, on both sides: Please do not discount extended leavers. We have a lot to offer — if we are given the chance.
5．What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph
A．She chose to sacrifice her family for her career.
B．Her path to PI began when she became a parent.
C．She struck a balance between work and family.
D．She had intended to stick to her academic plans.
6．What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Realistic. B．Scary. C．Unlikely. D．Attractive.
7．What contributed most to her success according to the author
A．Supportive work environment. B．Academic researches.
C．Involvement in engaging projects. D．Interest in the projects.
8．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A．To analyze. B．To entertain. C．To promote. D．To report.
【答案】5．D 6．B 7．A 8．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者讲述了自己成为父母后因为无法回到原来的工作岗位而感到困惑和担忧。然而，幸运的是，他们的研究主任为他提供了一份可以远程参与项目的合同，这成为了他职业生涯的转折点。经过几年的休假，作者感到自己已经准备好重新全职工作，最终找到了一份讲师职位。凭借着之前在离开期间的经验，回归工作并没有那么困难。
5．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Before I became a parent, I had assumed a baby would fit right into my academic plans. But now, as the end of my leave approached, I realized I couldn’t simply carry on as I always had. I was worried this decision might signal the end of my academic career-but I felt I had no other choice.( 在我为人父母之前，我曾以为有个孩子正好符合我的学业计划。但现在，随着我的假期即将结束，我意识到我不能像往常一样简单地继续下去。我担心这个决定可能标志着我学术生涯的结束，但我觉得我别无选择。)”可知，作者之前认为孩子会完全适应她的学术计划，但现在她意识到不能像以前一样继续工作，因此她感到困惑和担忧即作者本来打算坚持自己的学业计划。故选D。
6．词义猜测题。根据划线词前面的内容“Then five years after stepping back from academia, I felt ready to re-enter more fully. Because I had been able to keep my hand in during my time away(在退出学术界五年后，我觉得自己已经准备好更全面地重返学术界。因为在我离开的这段时间里，我一直在工作)”可推知，此处指虽然作者退出了学术界，但是一直没有让自己对学术界生疏，一直在进行工作，让自己对学术界保持着熟悉的状态，因此前景远没有以前那么让作者害怕。故划线词与B选项“Scary.(害怕的)”为同义词。故选B。
7．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But what truly made the difference for me was the offer of what I needed during that time away. I hope more institutions and PIs can come up with creative provisions for those in their workforce who don’t want to give up their careers but want-or need-to take extended periods of leave.( 但真正对我产生影响的是在这段时间里我所需要的东西。我希望更多的机构和负责人能够为那些不想放弃自己的事业，但希望或需要延长休假时间的员工提供创造性的规定。)”可知，现在，6个月过去了，作者很高兴回到了一切的起点，在众多有趣的项目中参与其中，但最让其开心的是能够在那段时间离开时得到所需的帮助。因此作者认为最为重要的是支持性的工作环境。故选A。
8．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But what truly made the difference for me was the offer of what I needed during that time away. I hope more institutions and PIs can come up with creative provisions for those in their workforce who don’t want to give up their careers but want-or need-to take extended periods of leave. And to those who are taking such breaks, or considering it, know that returning is possible. Above all, on both sides: Please do not discount extended leavers. We have a lot to offer-if we are given the chance.(但真正对我产生影响的是在这段时间里我所需要的东西。我希望更多的机构和负责人能够为那些不想放弃自己的事业，但希望或需要延长休假时间的员工提供创造性的规定。对于那些正在休假或考虑休假的人，要知道，回来是可能的。最重要的是，双方:请不要轻视长期离职者。如果给我们机会，我们有很多东西可以提供。)”可知，从文章最后一段可以看出，作者希望通过自己的经历告诉人们，回归工作是可能的，并呼吁更多的机构和领导提供有创意的设施，不要轻易忽视那些休长期假期的人的能力和价值。因此，作者写这篇文章的目的是促进人们对于这个问题的关注和重视。故选C。
Passage 3
（2024·江苏连云港·一模）Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to EGOT: to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. But come a little closer, and Moreno’s is another kind of immigrant (移民的) story.
She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. Major studios were still dominated by the men who’d run them for decades. They had her change her name. While recognizing her talent, they didn’t know what to do with a Latin girl. Moreno played small parts, including a girl from India and a Burmese (缅甸的) woman. What should have been her big break came when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story. She’d remember Anita as “the very first Hispanic (西班牙的) character I had ever played who had dignity, a sense of self-respect. She became my role model. ” The night Moreno won the Oscar, the Hispanic community across the USA broke out into cheers.
But that career turn didn’t happen. Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”. The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play. “It broke my heart, ”she says. Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years.
Then began her new act. Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award.
But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right ”
9．What do we know about Moreno in Paragraph 2
A．She was an actress contracted with MGM.
B．She had her future well-planned for her talent.
C．She was treated as a Hispanic girl with dignity.
D．She won the Oscar for acting a Burmese woman.
10．Why didn’t Moreno make movies for seven years after winning the Oscar
A．She did not receive any film offers.
B．She rejected roles of racial prejudice.
C．She was tired of performing on the stage.
D．She focused on her stage career in nightclubs.
11．Which of the following can best describe Moreno
A．Generous and brave. B．Kind and grateful.
C．Honest and trustworthy. D．Tough and determined.
12．What can we learn from Moreno’s words in the last paragraph
A．She prefers to be a role model in show business.
B．She is unhappy with what happened to an actress.
C．She makes a difference to the Hispanic community.
D．She feels pressured about being a Hispanic pioneer.
【答案】9．A 10．B 11．D 12．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了著名演员丽塔·莫雷诺的演艺之路和对社会的影响。
9．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. (20世纪50年代，当米高梅电影公司签下她时，她还是个十几岁的孩子)”可知，她是与米高梅电影公司签约的演员。故选A。
10．细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”. The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play. “It broke my heart, ”she says. Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years. (相反，她收到了更多的邀请，扮演她所说的“阴暗的仆人”。种族和民族偏见仍然存在。“这伤透了我的心，”她说。丽塔·莫雷诺有七年没有再拍电影了)”可知，莫雷诺在获得奥斯卡奖后的七年里都没有拍电影是因为她拒绝扮演种族偏见的角色。故选B。
11．推理判断题。由文章第四段中“Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award. (她坚持母亲的哲学——永不屈服，永不放弃，不断前进——那些年她在伦敦舞台和夜总会工作，慢慢地在电影和电视上重新出现，最终她在好莱坞星光大道上为自己赢得了一颗星星，并获得了皮博迪职业成就奖)”可推知，她是一个坚韧而坚定的人。故选D。
12．推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right ” (但即使她继续表演，她的工作也在银幕之外继续，为拉丁社区发声并代表拉丁社区。莫雷诺说:“我现在被称为先驱。“我真的不认为自己是一个榜样。但事实证明，对很多西班牙裔社区来说，我是这样的。不仅在演艺圈，在生活中也是如此。但这就是你第一次做的事，对吧？”)”可推知，她对西班牙裔社区产生了影响。故选C。
Passage 4
（2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测）I’m a walker, logging an average of 9000 steps a day several times a week around my neighborhood. On recent trips to Copenhagen and Stockholm, I noticed tall, fit Scandinavians (斯堪法尼亚人) walking along on city streets with poles, as if they were cross-country skiing without any snow.
It was a surprise to learn that the addition of the poles makes it a more vigorous, full-body exercise than simply walking – and, as a 76-year-old looking to stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors, I decided to give it a try.
There’s plenty of help online for the new Nordic (北 欧的 ) walker: stand tall, swing your arms out as if to shake hands, and plant your poles with vigour. Then there’s the little matter of the strap (带子) on the pole. This allows the walker to grip the pole when thrusting forward and then relax that hand as the other hand pushes forward – a skill of coordination that builds stronger muscles.
For a warm-up, I started slow: Nordic walking down the hall that extends from my front door to the deck. Keeping balance wasn’t my only problem. The novel use of my arms and upper body was surprisingly demanding. After half an hour, my heart was pounding and I was sweating, but I still wasn’t much good.
Still, I carried on because there’s no arguing with the exercise’s benefits. Nordic walkers’ upper-body exercise increases their heart rate significantly more than walking without poles. And according to cardiologist Dr Aaron Baggish, with poles “you’re engaging 80 to 90 per cent of your muscles.” It also helps people with Parkinson’s, says Burrill. “We put poles in their hands and it’s amazing because they start walking with real rhythm.”
After a few clumsy days of being convinced I would never succeed, suddenly everything clicked. Not only was I able to coordinate the movements, I was aware that my heart, arms and core were getting a workout. Nordic walking is a form of exercise I expect to enjoy for years to come.
13．What inspired the writer to try Nordic walking
A．Enjoying the outdoor skiing. B．Observing Scandinavians walking.
C．Getting tired of simple walking. D．Fancying a healthy lifestyle.
14．What was the main challenge for the author during the initial stages of Nordic walking
A．Building strong muscle in the arms.
B．Using arms and upper body harmoniously.
C．Sweating with heart pounding.
D．Feeling discouraged for lack of progress.
15．What does the author want to show by mentioning people with Parkinson’s
A．The great benefits of Nordic walking. B．The wide practice of Nordic walking.
C．The urgency to promote Nordic walking. D．The promising future of Nordic walking.
16．What is the author’s intention in writing this passage
A．To persuade readers to try Nordic walking for fun.
B．To share the experience of trying a new fitness activity.
C．To emphasize the great difficulties of Nordic walking.
D．To compare Nordic walking with simple walking.
【答案】13．B 14．B 15．A 16．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者尝试新健身活动——北欧式健走的体验以及其益处。
13．细节理解题。由文章一段中“On recent trips to Copenhagen and Stockholm, I noticed tall, fit Scandinavians (斯堪法尼亚人) walking along on city streets with poles, as if they were cross-country skiing without any snow. (在最近的哥本哈根和斯德哥尔摩之行中，我注意到高大、健康的斯堪法尼亚人拄着杆子走在城市的街道上，就好像他们在进行没有雪的越野滑雪。)”以及第二段“It was a surprise to learn that the addition of the poles makes it a more vigorous, full-body exercise than simply walking – and, as a 76-year-old looking to stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors, I decided to give it a try.(令人惊讶的是，杆的加入使它成为一种比简单步行更有力的全身运动——作为一个76岁的老人，我希望在享受户外活动的同时保持健康，我决定试一试。)”可知，观察斯堪法尼亚人拄着两根手杖行走激发了作者尝试这种新健身活动的灵感。故选B。
14．细节理解题。由文章第四段中“The novel use of my arms and upper body was surprisingly demanding. (我的手臂和上半身的新颖运用要求很高。)”可知，在行走的最初阶段，作者面临的主要挑战是手臂与上身协调使用。故选B。
15．推理判断题。由文章第五段中“Still, I carried on because there’s no arguing with the exercise’s benefits.(尽管如此，我还是坚持了下来，因为这种锻炼的好处是毋庸置疑的。)”以及“It also helps people with Parkinson’s, says Burrill. “We put poles in their hands and it’s amazing because they start walking with real rhythm.” (伯里尔说，它还能帮助帕金森症患者。‘我们把杆子放在他们手中，这很神奇，因为他们开始有节奏地走路了。’)”可知，作者想通过提到帕金森氏症患者来展示这种运动的巨大好处。故选A。
16．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段中“It was a surprise to learn that the addition of the poles makes it a more vigorous, full-body exercise than simply walking – and, as a 76-year-old looking to stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors, I decided to give it a try. (我很惊讶地发现，增加杆子比单纯的步行更有活力，更能锻炼全身——作为一个76岁的人，我希望在享受户外活动的同时保持健康，所以我决定试一试。)”可知，文章主要介绍了作者尝试新健身活动的经验。故选B。
Passage 5
（2024·浙江嘉兴·模拟预测）Sweat slips down my cheek as I glide (滑动) my fingers through the cool water. I’ve reached the turnaround point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is awesome.
Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough.
In October 2020, I decided to take adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my surroundings than I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. Every word bubble in my mind pointed to a newfound truth-solo hiking is my happy place.
When spring arrived, I decided to check off another solo sport: kayaking. My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore.
Since that first solo hiking, adventuring alone has become like medicine for me. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me.
17．What pushed the author to start going on solo outings
A．A longing for a peaceful life.
B．A desire to challenge herself.
C．Living close to a national park.
D．Difficulty in finding companions.
18．What did the author do during her first solo hiking trip in CVNP
A．She explored a new route for hiking.
B．She paid attention to her inner voice.
C．She collected a variety of autumn leaves.
D．She recorded the forest sounds on her phone.
19．How did the author feel after her first kayaking trip
A．Surprised. B．Delighted. C．Nervous. D．Lonely.
20．What does the underlined word “ballooned” in the last paragraph mean
A．restarted B．transformed C．disappeared D．expanded
【答案】17．D 18．B 19．B 20．D
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者以前从未尝试过独自出门旅行，因为总有人陪伴她。后来作者决定独自去徒步旅行。第一次独自徒步旅行给作者带来了极大的快乐，她学会了享受个人时光，并且从中获得勇气去结识新朋友。
17．细节理解题。由第二段“Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough. (我以前从来没有想过独自出游，因为我总是有一个朋友和我在一起。但三年前，我搬到了克利夫兰。在一个新城市与朋友见面很艰难)”可知，作者以前从未尝试过独自出游，因为总有人陪伴她，搬家后，因为难以找到（一起出游的）同伴，作者决定独自出游。故选D项。
18．细节理解题。由第三段中“I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. (我研究了树木的标记，把耳朵集中在每一个森林的声音上，做了一件我几乎从来没有抽出时间的事情：我倾听自己的想法)”可知，作者在CVNP的第一次独自徒步旅行中，注意（或倾听）了自己内心的声音。故选B项。
19．细节理解题。由第四段中“My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore. (当我终于到达河中央时，最初因紧张而绷紧的胸部此刻充满了幸福，我在岸边欣赏了很久)”可知，作者在第一次皮划艇旅行后感觉幸福、高兴。故选B项。
20．词句猜测题。由上文讲“因为难以找到（一起出游的）同伴，作者决定独自出游”和最后一段中“It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. (它也促使我走出舒适区，结识新朋友。通过聚会和社交媒体，我的冒险朋友圈ballooned)”可知，独自出游使作者结识新朋友，因此通过聚会和社交媒体，作者的朋友多了，其冒险朋友圈扩大了，画线词意为“扩大（expanded）”。故选D项。
Passage 6
（2024·浙江·模拟预测）Residents at Parkfield House Nursing Home celebrated the end of a 10,000 project with a showcase of their work with friends and family.
For the past year the group, known as the Parkfield Peckers, have worked closely with artists, Glebe Primary School and creative ageing charity Equal Arts as they delved into the history of the area and those who’ve lived at the 19th Century home.
Hannah Wood from charity Equal Arts said: “The exhibition at Uxbridge Civic Centre was just the icing on the cake! Going into the project, there was so much enthusiasm from the group to explore the heritage of the home, so many have their roots in the area and we were keen to capture and share their knowledge in creative ways.”
There’s been a mixture of creativity with illustration, photography, portraiture, music, story-telling and collage as the group took part in weekly artist-led workshops and linked up with schoolchildren to share ideas.
Glendeen Quow, manager of the Canford Healthcare-run home, is in no doubt about the project’s benefit to residents, staff and the home. She said: “It’s been a busy year and we have all loved every minute of it. It’s been a privilege to learn about our fascinating heritage and a joy to see our residents grow in confidence each week as they were introduced to the different workshops and artists. We have enjoyed strengthening our relationships with the local community, especially with the staff and children at Glebe Primary School.”
Clare Sheldon, who provides Pastoral Support at Glebe Primary School, said: “The children have been proud to be a part of this project and connect with the Parkfield residents. It’s been great for them to have experience in talking to and sharing with older people, it gives them a stronger sense of understanding and compassion. This project has been a great way of exploring their own emotions and identity and we look forward to continuing our friendship with Parkfield.”
21．What does the underlined sentence mean
A．The exhibition at Uxbridge Civic Centre matters most in this project.
B．The exhibition can have a greatly positive influence on the project.
C．The exhibition has a lot of things that can convey artists’ creativity fully.
D．The exhibition aims to show different kinds of cakes.
22．What can’t you appreciate in weekly artist-led workshops
A．Paintings B．Statues C．Fancy songs D．Touching stories
23．What can we learn about the project, according to the passage
A．It’s been promoted greatly by Glebe Primary School and Parkfield House Nursing Home.
B．Residents can appreciate distinct works of art in workshops monthly.
C．It conveys the significance of strengthening relationships with the local community.
D．Participants can have a better understanding of fascinating culture in their area.
24．What is Glendeen Quow’s attitude towards the project
A．Neutral B．Skeptical C．Indifferent D．Affirmative
【答案】21．B 22．B 23．D 24．D
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍在过去的一年里，名为Parkfield Peckers的组织与艺术家、Glebe小学和创意老龄慈善机构Equal Arts密切合作，深入研究该地区的历史以及那些家中曾经生活在19世纪的人。
21．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Going into the project, there was so much enthusiasm from the group to explore the heritage of the home, so many have their roots in the area and we were keen to capture and share their knowledge in creative ways.(在这个项目中，该组织对探索住宅遗产充满了热情，很多人都植根于这个地区，我们热衷于以创造性的方式捕捉和分享他们的知识。)”可知，在Hannah Wood看来，这个展览应该是对这个项目有很大的好处。故选B。
22．细节理解题。根据第四段“There’s been a mixture of creativity with illustration, photography, portraiture, music, story-telling and collage as the group took part in weekly artist-led workshops and linked up with schoolchildren to share ideas. (该小组参加了每周由艺术家领导的研讨会，并与学生们联系分享想法，创意与插图、摄影、肖像画、音乐、故事讲述和拼贴相结合。)”可知，这些活动里面不包括做雕像。故选B。
23．推理判断题。根据第五段“It’s been a privilege to learn about our fascinating heritage and a joy to see our residents grow in confidence each week as they were introduced to the different workshops and artists. We have enjoyed strengthening our relationships with the local community, especially with the staff and children at Glebe Primary School. (我很荣幸能了解我们迷人的遗产，也很高兴看到我们的居民每周都在被介绍给不同的工作室和艺术家时信心倍增。我们很乐意加强与当地社区的关系，尤其是与Glebe小学的教职员工和孩子们的关系。)”可知，参与者可以更好地了解所在地区迷人的文化。故选D。
24．推理判断题。根据第五段“Glendeen Quow, manager of the Canford Healthcare-run home, is in no doubt about the project’s benefit to residents, staff and the home. She said: “It’s been a busy year and we have all loved every minute of it. It’s been a privilege to learn about our fascinating heritage and a joy to see our residents grow in confidence each week as they were introduced to the different workshops and artists. We have enjoyed strengthening our relationships with the local community, especially with the staff and children at Glebe Primary School.”(Canford Healthcare经营之家的经理Glendeen Quow毫不怀疑该项目对居民、员工和家庭的好处。她说：“这是忙碌的一年，我们都喜欢它的每一分钟。我很荣幸能了解我们迷人的遗产，也很高兴看到我们的居民每周都在被介绍给不同的工作室和艺术家时信心倍增。我们很乐意加强与当地社区的关系，尤其是与Glebe小学的教职员工和孩子们的关系。”)”可知，Glendeen Quow对这个项目是非常认可的。故选D。
Passage 7
（2024·浙江·模拟预测）A relationship between the amount of adult speech children are exposed to and the concentration of myelin, a substance in the brain, has been found, researchers say.
“I think the take-home message is, absolutely talking to your kids. It’s literally shaping the structure of the brain,” says the lead author, Prof. John P. Spencer of the University of East Anglia.
The team find, for the 30-month-olds, larger amounts of adult speech are associated with higher quantities of myelin in language-related pathways in the brain; however, for the 6-month-olds, it goes the opposite way.
While the latter (后者) is unexpected, Spencer points out one possible factor: the brain’s stage of development.
“When babies are six months old, they experience massive growth of new nerve cells,” he says. “So the input comes in and may help extend the period of brain growth.” “While at 30 months, the brain starts to cut back some of the cell growth, and form specific connections. That’s where myelin comes in. So now the input starts to help structure the myelin,” he adds.
The researchers conclude adult speech is significant for both age groups and that the more adult speech children go through, the more sensitive they will be to language. The next step for them is to figure out whether the 6-month-old babies showing that negative connection will surely turn into 30-month-old kids who show positive relationship.
Dr. Saloni Krishnan, Reader in cognitive neuroscience (认知神经科学) at Royal Holloway, University of London, who is not involved in the work, however, notes individual differences in language ability are linked to genetics. “Children who are exposed to more language at home and have higher myelination will also have inherited genes (经遗传获得的基因) from parents who are more excellent in languages,” she said. “No final conclusion could be made before this potential genetic effect are tested. And yet there being currently no standard around the amount of input children should receive, caregivers should not necessarily feel pressure to talk more to their children.”
25．Which can replace the underlined words “take-home message” in paragraph 2
A．Process. B．Reason. C．Point. D．Consequence.
26．What surprises the team
A．The finding for the 30-month-olds. B．The finding for the 6-month-olds.
C．How the input help nerve cells grow. D．How the input help structure the myelin.
27．What does the researchers think of adult speech
A．It is positively related to myelin. B．It cuts back some of the cell growth.
C．Its effect varies with the size of brains. D．It is helpful for both groups’ language ability.
28．What might Dr. Saloni Krishnan approve of
A．The team should do more research. B．Inherited genes decide language ability.
C．Parents must talk more to their kids. D．The concentration of myelin makes no sense.
【答案】25．C 26．B 27．D 28．A
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了一个研究团队的发现（多跟孩子交流有助于孩子的大脑发育，尤其是语言方面）和其他专家就该研究发现发表的言论。
25．词义猜测题。根据划线词“is, absolutely talking to your kids. It’s literally shaping the structure of the brain”可知，Prof. John P. Spencer认为重点是跟孩子交流；这确实能够影响孩子大脑结构的发育，故划线词意思是“重点”。故选C项。
26．细节理解题。根据第三段“The team find, for the 30-month-olds, larger amounts of adult speech are associated with higher quantities of myelin in language-related pathways in the brain; however, for the 6-month-olds, it goes the opposite way.(研究小组发现，对于30个月大的婴儿来说，更多的成人语言与大脑中语言相关通路中更多的髓磷脂有关;然而，对于6个月大的婴儿来说，情况正好相反)”以及第四段“While the latter (后者) is unexpected, Spencer points out one possible factor: the brain’s stage of development.(虽然后者出乎意料，但斯宾塞指出了一个可能的因素:大脑的发育阶段)”可知，使这个研究团队吃惊的是第三段中提到的对六个月大的婴儿的研究发现，故选B项。
27．细节理解题。根据第六段第一句“The researchers conclude adult speech is significant for both age groups and that the more adult speech children go through, the more sensitive they will be to language”可知，研究人员得出结论：父母的言语对六个月大和三十个月大的孩子都很重要；并且孩子所接收的父母的言语越多，孩子们日后对语言就会越敏感，故选D项。
28．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句““No final conclusion could be made before this potential genetic effect are tested. And yet there being currently no standard around the amount of input children should receive, caregivers should not necessarily feel pressure to talk more to their children.”(“在测试这种潜在的遗传效应之前，无法得出最终结论。然而，目前还没有关于孩子应该接受多少信息的标准，照顾者不必感到压力，要和孩子多说话。”)”可知，Dr. Saloni Krishnan认为在潜在的基因方面的影响被测定之前，不能断言“父母多跟孩子交流会提高孩子的语言能力”，即这个研究团队需要做进一步的研究，故选A项。
Passage 8
（2024·福建泉州·二模）3M and Discovery Education announced Sean Jiang from Gilman School as one of the top ten finalists from across the nation for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge. It’s a competition that encourages students to identify an everyday problem and submit a video showing the science behind the solution he or she came up with.
14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can’t see. Blind people had a hard time navigating (导航) objects that are medium to far range. So Jiang wanted to design something to give them a heads-up on obstacles (障碍) that may be incoming.
Jiang’s inspiration came from the powers of the hearing system. “I learned in school that bats and whales are able to use echolocation (回声定位) to help them navigate and just use their sense of hearing and I also saw on YouTube some very skilled blind people that use echolocation to help them walk,” said Jiang.
Jiang started with a virtual reality setting and then made it a reality. His creation uses a depth camera that can detect how close objects are, thus giving enough time to dodge the obstacles. When a blind is walking with the device, the sensor of the depth camera gathers the information regarding the obstacles’ position and distance. Then the AI system in it will turn the distance data into musical sound guidance. This could significantly increase the walking speed of a blind person as well as decrease the number of obstacles they hit.
Some other similar programs were alright at finding objects that were in close range, but Jiang still wanted the blind to experience the world even fuller so they were able to see stuff that was much further away than their circle of reach.
In October, the top ten finalists will compete in person in Minneapolis for the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” and a $25, 000 prize.
29．What can we learn about Jiang from the first two paragraphs
A．He was the champion of the 2023 3M event.
B．He invented technology to remove road obstacles.
C．He sought to assist the blind in walking smoothly.
D．He developed a new navigation app for his school.
30．Why did Jiang mention “echolocation”
A．To show the development of technology.
B．To present the difficulties the blind face.
C．To stress the significance of hearing.
D．To explain the inspiration of his invention.
31．What does the underlined word “dodge” mean in paragraph 4
A．Avoid.
B．Encounter.
C．Challenge.
D．Remove.
32．What is the text mainly about
A．3M facilities intended for the blind.
B．A teen using sound to help the blind.
C．An invention to cure vision problems.
D．A competition to improve the blind’s life.
【答案】29．C 30．D 31．A 32．B
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一个青少年Sean Jiang的发明创造，他发明的设备能用声音帮助盲人顺利行走。
29．推理判断题。根据第二段“14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can’t see. Blind people had a hard time navigating(导航) objects that are medium to far range. So Jiang wanted to design something to give them a heads-up on obstacles(障碍) that may be incoming. (14岁的Jiang决定帮助那些看不见的人。盲人很难在中远距离的物体上导航。因此，Jiang想设计一些东西，让他们对可能到来的障碍有所预警。)”可知，Jiang设法帮助盲人顺利行走。故选C项。
30．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Jiang’s inspiration came from the powers of the hearing system. (Jiang的灵感来自于听觉系统的力量。)”以及Jiang所说“I learned in school that bats and whales are able to use echolocation (回声定位) to help them navigate and just use their sense of hearing and I also saw on YouTube some very skilled blind people that use echolocation to help them walk.( 我在学校里学过蝙蝠和鲸鱼能够利用回声定位来帮助它们导航，而且我还在YouTube上看到一些非常熟练的盲人利用回声定位来帮助他们走路。)”可知，Jiang提到“回声定位”是为了解释他的发明灵感。故选D项。
31．词句猜测题。划线词句后文“When a blind is walking with the device, the sensor of the depth camera gathers the information regarding the obstacles’ position and distance. Then the AI system in it will turn the distance data into musical sound guidance. This could significantly increase the walking speed of a blind person as well as decrease the number of obstacles they hit. (当盲人使用该设备行走时，深度相机的传感器会收集有关障碍物位置和距离的信息。然后其中的人工智能系统将把距离数据转化为音乐声音引导。这可以显著提高盲人的行走速度，并减少他们撞到的障碍物数量。)”说明该设备能够帮助盲人避开障碍物，从而推知划线词句“His creation uses a depth camera that can detect how close objects are, thus giving enough time to dodge the obstacles. (他的发明使用了一个深度相机，可以探测到物体有多近，从而有足够的时间dodge障碍物。)”故划线词汇意思是“避开”。故选A项。
32．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第二段中“14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can’t see. (14岁的Jiang决定帮助那些看不见的人。)”以及第三段中“Jiang’s inspiration came from the powers of the hearing system. (Jiang的灵感来自于听觉系统的力量。)”等内容可知，本文主要介绍了一个青少年Sean Jiang的发明创造，他发明的设备能用声音帮助盲人顺利行走。故选B项。专题13 记叙文 &新闻报道专练
知考法 明考向: 记叙文或者新闻报道在高考中文章看似不难,但题目设置迷惑性较大,考生需认真审题，进行推敲琢磨。记叙文叙述的是故事,说明的是哲理;新闻报道的内容真实、新鲜、及时、时效性极强。记叙文命题主要集中在多个事件的先后顺序与人物的情感态度上;新闻报道常考查观点推断题,考查语篇衔接,推断某一特定词或者短语的指代内容,考查标题归纳题等。
做真题 悟技法
（2023·全国乙卷, B篇）
Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape (风景) can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz (石英) rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route (路线) so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
1．How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest
A．By teaming up with other photographers. B．By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
C．By studying the geographical conditions. D．By creating settings in the corn fields.
2．What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author
A．Proper time management. B．Good shooting techniques.
C．Adventurous spirit. D．Distinctive styles.
3．What can we infer from the author’s trip with friends to Devil’s Lake
A．They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.
B．They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
C．They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
D．They had problems with their equipment.
4．How does the author find his photos taken at Devil’s Lake
A．Amusing. B．Satisfying.
C．Encouraging. D．Comforting.
Step1. 抓六要素，即何时、何地、谁做了什么事、有何结果、有何感想
Step2. 关注开头和结尾,开头往往是文章的主题，结尾往往是主题的升华
Step3. 弄清人物关系,关注人物对某人或某事的情感态度
练模拟 提能力
Passage 1
（2024·江苏宿迁·一模）I was surprised to find the congestion (拥塞) outside Layla’s primary school was unusually absent—I’d driven right into a parking space, and I was on time, for once. The school bell rang, and in a moment a stream of children made their way through the gate. But something was different—the kids were piling into vehicles in threes and fours.
Before I could enquire my daughter Layla, Mr Trent, the deputy head, approached. “Mrs Pavis, did you not read our letter ” Letter What letter I had a history of not looking out for them, and not reading them in most cases. “The letter Of course. It must have just slipped my mind—I’ve been away with work.”
Now I was digging around in Layla’s messy schoolbag at home. Eventually, I found several letters, all addressing the same topic—parking outside the school gates. Apparently with some parents parking illegally, the police were about to get involved. “Why didn’t you give me these letters ” I demanded. Layla shrugged. “I forgot.” I was about to launch into a severe lecture when it occurred to me that I had always forgotten—I had forgotten to give Layla her money for cookery that morning and forgotten to hang out the kids’ washed clothes.
I contained myself and figured out that they wanted the parents to car-pool (拼车). I spent the next half hour ringing round Layla’s friends’ parents, enquiring if they would like to car-pool with us. Unfortunately, they were all sorted. It was my own fault—I should have read those letters ages ago. “Er... I overheard others talking about it,” Layla said, “They said they didn’t know who would car-pool with us, because we’re always late.” I flushed instantly. We were a disorganised family, and I was the one to blame.
I resolved to change. With responsibility for my kids, I find I am never, ever late. It’s good for Layla and for her older brothers, and it’s good for me, because now I never leave the house unprepared. I’ve even started checking the kids’ schoolbags for notes from school.
1．What did the author notice when the school was over
A．It was hard to find a parking space. B．Children were picked up in groups.
C．Her daughter was absent from class. D．She arrived much earlier than others.
2．What stopped the author criticizing her daughter
A．The reflection of her daily routine. B．The realization of her carelessness.
C．The knowledge of her kid’s character. D．The awareness of her kid’s depression.
3．Why did others refuse to car-pool with them according to Layla
A．Because they contacted them late. B．Because they failed to keep the house tidy.
C．Because they couldn’t be on time. D．Because they ignored the school’s request.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Action creates motivation. B．Mother’s love never changes.
C．It’s never too late to mend. D．Patience is the key to success.
Passage 2
（2024·江苏南通·模拟预测）“I am so sorry,” I tearfully said to my principal investigator (PI), explaining I would not be able to return to work as originally planned. Before I became a parent, I had assumed a baby would fit right into my academic plans. But now, as the end of my leave approached, I realized I couldn’t simply carry on as I always had. I was worried this decision might signal the end of my academic career-but I felt I had no other choice.
Thankfully, my PI had more foresight. He told me I didn’t need to resign and that he could offer me a contract that would allow me to contribute to our project from afar. It proved to be an absolute career lifeline tailored to me.
Then five years after stepping back from academia, I felt ready to re-enter more fully. Because I had been able to keep my hand in during my time away, the prospect was much less daunting than it would have been otherwise. I ended up landing a lecturer position that allowed me to slowly ease back in, focusing on teaching and scholarship with research taking a back seat. And when, 4 years on, a senior lectureship position came up in the very group I had left a decade earlier, the timing was right. With both of my children in “big school,” I was ready to really put my foot down on the career accelerator. I got the job.
Now, 6 months into my new role, I am happy to be right where it all began, with involvement in so many interesting projects. But what truly made the difference for me was the offer of what I needed during that time away. I hope more institutions and PIs can come up with creative provisions for those in their workforce who don’t want to give up their careers but want-or-need to take extended periods of leave. And to those who are taking such breaks, or considering it, know that returning is possible. Above all, on both sides: Please do not discount extended leavers. We have a lot to offer — if we are given the chance.
5．What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph
A．She chose to sacrifice her family for her career.
B．Her path to PI began when she became a parent.
C．She struck a balance between work and family.
D．She had intended to stick to her academic plans.
6．What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Realistic. B．Scary. C．Unlikely. D．Attractive.
7．What contributed most to her success according to the author
A．Supportive work environment. B．Academic researches.
C．Involvement in engaging projects. D．Interest in the projects.
8．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A．To analyze. B．To entertain. C．To promote. D．To report.
Passage 3
（2024·江苏连云港·一模）Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to EGOT: to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. But come a little closer, and Moreno’s is another kind of immigrant (移民的) story.
She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. Major studios were still dominated by the men who’d run them for decades. They had her change her name. While recognizing her talent, they didn’t know what to do with a Latin girl. Moreno played small parts, including a girl from India and a Burmese (缅甸的) woman. What should have been her big break came when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story. She’d remember Anita as “the very first Hispanic (西班牙的) character I had ever played who had dignity, a sense of self-respect. She became my role model. ” The night Moreno won the Oscar, the Hispanic community across the USA broke out into cheers.
But that career turn didn’t happen. Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”. The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play. “It broke my heart, ”she says. Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years.
Then began her new act. Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award.
But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right ”
9．What do we know about Moreno in Paragraph 2
A．She was an actress contracted with MGM.
B．She had her future well-planned for her talent.
C．She was treated as a Hispanic girl with dignity.
D．She won the Oscar for acting a Burmese woman.
10．Why didn’t Moreno make movies for seven years after winning the Oscar
A．She did not receive any film offers.
B．She rejected roles of racial prejudice.
C．She was tired of performing on the stage.
D．She focused on her stage career in nightclubs.
11．Which of the following can best describe Moreno
A．Generous and brave. B．Kind and grateful.
C．Honest and trustworthy. D．Tough and determined.
12．What can we learn from Moreno’s words in the last paragraph
A．She prefers to be a role model in show business.
B．She is unhappy with what happened to an actress.
C．She makes a difference to the Hispanic community.
D．She feels pressured about being a Hispanic pioneer.
Passage 4
（2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测）I’m a walker, logging an average of 9000 steps a day several times a week around my neighborhood. On recent trips to Copenhagen and Stockholm, I noticed tall, fit Scandinavians (斯堪法尼亚人) walking along on city streets with poles, as if they were cross-country skiing without any snow.
It was a surprise to learn that the addition of the poles makes it a more vigorous, full-body exercise than simply walking – and, as a 76-year-old looking to stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors, I decided to give it a try.
There’s plenty of help online for the new Nordic (北 欧的 ) walker: stand tall, swing your arms out as if to shake hands, and plant your poles with vigour. Then there’s the little matter of the strap (带子) on the pole. This allows the walker to grip the pole when thrusting forward and then relax that hand as the other hand pushes forward – a skill of coordination that builds stronger muscles.
For a warm-up, I started slow: Nordic walking down the hall that extends from my front door to the deck. Keeping balance wasn’t my only problem. The novel use of my arms and upper body was surprisingly demanding. After half an hour, my heart was pounding and I was sweating, but I still wasn’t much good.
Still, I carried on because there’s no arguing with the exercise’s benefits. Nordic walkers’ upper-body exercise increases their heart rate significantly more than walking without poles. And according to cardiologist Dr Aaron Baggish, with poles “you’re engaging 80 to 90 per cent of your muscles.” It also helps people with Parkinson’s, says Burrill. “We put poles in their hands and it’s amazing because they start walking with real rhythm.”
After a few clumsy days of being convinced I would never succeed, suddenly everything clicked. Not only was I able to coordinate the movements, I was aware that my heart, arms and core were getting a workout. Nordic walking is a form of exercise I expect to enjoy for years to come.
13．What inspired the writer to try Nordic walking
A．Enjoying the outdoor skiing. B．Observing Scandinavians walking.
C．Getting tired of simple walking. D．Fancying a healthy lifestyle.
14．What was the main challenge for the author during the initial stages of Nordic walking
A．Building strong muscle in the arms.
B．Using arms and upper body harmoniously.
C．Sweating with heart pounding.
D．Feeling discouraged for lack of progress.
15．What does the author want to show by mentioning people with Parkinson’s
A．The great benefits of Nordic walking. B．The wide practice of Nordic walking.
C．The urgency to promote Nordic walking. D．The promising future of Nordic walking.
16．What is the author’s intention in writing this passage
A．To persuade readers to try Nordic walking for fun.
B．To share the experience of trying a new fitness activity.
C．To emphasize the great difficulties of Nordic walking.
D．To compare Nordic walking with simple walking.
Passage 5
（2024·浙江嘉兴·模拟预测）Sweat slips down my cheek as I glide (滑动) my fingers through the cool water. I’ve reached the turnaround point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is awesome.
Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough.
In October 2020, I decided to take adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my surroundings than I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. Every word bubble in my mind pointed to a newfound truth-solo hiking is my happy place.
When spring arrived, I decided to check off another solo sport: kayaking. My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore.
Since that first solo hiking, adventuring alone has become like medicine for me. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me.
17．What pushed the author to start going on solo outings
A．A longing for a peaceful life.
B．A desire to challenge herself.
C．Living close to a national park.
D．Difficulty in finding companions.
18．What did the author do during her first solo hiking trip in CVNP
A．She explored a new route for hiking.
B．She paid attention to her inner voice.
C．She collected a variety of autumn leaves.
D．She recorded the forest sounds on her phone.
19．How did the author feel after her first kayaking trip
A．Surprised. B．Delighted. C．Nervous. D．Lonely.
20．What does the underlined word “ballooned” in the last paragraph mean
A．restarted B．transformed C．disappeared D．expanded
Passage 6
（2024·浙江·模拟预测）Residents at Parkfield House Nursing Home celebrated the end of a 10,000 project with a showcase of their work with friends and family.
For the past year the group, known as the Parkfield Peckers, have worked closely with artists, Glebe Primary School and creative ageing charity Equal Arts as they delved into the history of the area and those who’ve lived at the 19th Century home.
Hannah Wood from charity Equal Arts said: “The exhibition at Uxbridge Civic Centre was just the icing on the cake! Going into the project, there was so much enthusiasm from the group to explore the heritage of the home, so many have their roots in the area and we were keen to capture and share their knowledge in creative ways.”
There’s been a mixture of creativity with illustration, photography, portraiture, music, story-telling and collage as the group took part in weekly artist-led workshops and linked up with schoolchildren to share ideas.
Glendeen Quow, manager of the Canford Healthcare-run home, is in no doubt about the project’s benefit to residents, staff and the home. She said: “It’s been a busy year and we have all loved every minute of it. It’s been a privilege to learn about our fascinating heritage and a joy to see our residents grow in confidence each week as they were introduced to the different workshops and artists. We have enjoyed strengthening our relationships with the local community, especially with the staff and children at Glebe Primary School.”
Clare Sheldon, who provides Pastoral Support at Glebe Primary School, said: “The children have been proud to be a part of this project and connect with the Parkfield residents. It’s been great for them to have experience in talking to and sharing with older people, it gives them a stronger sense of understanding and compassion. This project has been a great way of exploring their own emotions and identity and we look forward to continuing our friendship with Parkfield.”
21．What does the underlined sentence mean
A．The exhibition at Uxbridge Civic Centre matters most in this project.
B．The exhibition can have a greatly positive influence on the project.
C．The exhibition has a lot of things that can convey artists’ creativity fully.
D．The exhibition aims to show different kinds of cakes.
22．What can’t you appreciate in weekly artist-led workshops
A．Paintings B．Statues C．Fancy songs D．Touching stories
23．What can we learn about the project, according to the passage
A．It’s been promoted greatly by Glebe Primary School and Parkfield House Nursing Home.
B．Residents can appreciate distinct works of art in workshops monthly.
C．It conveys the significance of strengthening relationships with the local community.
D．Participants can have a better understanding of fascinating culture in their area.
24．What is Glendeen Quow’s attitude towards the project
A．Neutral B．Skeptical C．Indifferent D．Affirmative
Passage 7
（2024·浙江·模拟预测）A relationship between the amount of adult speech children are exposed to and the concentration of myelin, a substance in the brain, has been found, researchers say.
“I think the take-home message is, absolutely talking to your kids. It’s literally shaping the structure of the brain,” says the lead author, Prof. John P. Spencer of the University of East Anglia.
The team find, for the 30-month-olds, larger amounts of adult speech are associated with higher quantities of myelin in language-related pathways in the brain; however, for the 6-month-olds, it goes the opposite way.
While the latter (后者) is unexpected, Spencer points out one possible factor: the brain’s stage of development.
“When babies are six months old, they experience massive growth of new nerve cells,” he says. “So the input comes in and may help extend the period of brain growth.” “While at 30 months, the brain starts to cut back some of the cell growth, and form specific connections. That’s where myelin comes in. So now the input starts to help structure the myelin,” he adds.
The researchers conclude adult speech is significant for both age groups and that the more adult speech children go through, the more sensitive they will be to language. The next step for them is to figure out whether the 6-month-old babies showing that negative connection will surely turn into 30-month-old kids who show positive relationship.
Dr. Saloni Krishnan, Reader in cognitive neuroscience (认知神经科学) at Royal Holloway, University of London, who is not involved in the work, however, notes individual differences in language ability are linked to genetics. “Children who are exposed to more language at home and have higher myelination will also have inherited genes (经遗传获得的基因) from parents who are more excellent in languages,” she said. “No final conclusion could be made before this potential genetic effect are tested. And yet there being currently no standard around the amount of input children should receive, caregivers should not necessarily feel pressure to talk more to their children.”
25．Which can replace the underlined words “take-home message” in paragraph 2
A．Process. B．Reason. C．Point. D．Consequence.
26．What surprises the team
A．The finding for the 30-month-olds. B．The finding for the 6-month-olds.
C．How the input help nerve cells grow. D．How the input help structure the myelin.
27．What does the researchers think of adult speech
A．It is positively related to myelin. B．It cuts back some of the cell growth.
C．Its effect varies with the size of brains. D．It is helpful for both groups’ language ability.
28．What might Dr. Saloni Krishnan approve of
A．The team should do more research. B．Inherited genes decide language ability.
C．Parents must talk more to their kids. D．The concentration of myelin makes no sense.
Passage 8
（2024·福建泉州·二模）3M and Discovery Education announced Sean Jiang from Gilman School as one of the top ten finalists from across the nation for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge. It’s a competition that encourages students to identify an everyday problem and submit a video showing the science behind the solution he or she came up with.
14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can’t see. Blind people had a hard time navigating (导航) objects that are medium to far range. So Jiang wanted to design something to give them a heads-up on obstacles (障碍) that may be incoming.
Jiang’s inspiration came from the powers of the hearing system. “I learned in school that bats and whales are able to use echolocation (回声定位) to help them navigate and just use their sense of hearing and I also saw on YouTube some very skilled blind people that use echolocation to help them walk,” said Jiang.
Jiang started with a virtual reality setting and then made it a reality. His creation uses a depth camera that can detect how close objects are, thus giving enough time to dodge the obstacles. When a blind is walking with the device, the sensor of the depth camera gathers the information regarding the obstacles’ position and distance. Then the AI system in it will turn the distance data into musical sound guidance. This could significantly increase the walking speed of a blind person as well as decrease the number of obstacles they hit.
Some other similar programs were alright at finding objects that were in close range, but Jiang still wanted the blind to experience the world even fuller so they were able to see stuff that was much further away than their circle of reach.
In October, the top ten finalists will compete in person in Minneapolis for the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” and a $25, 000 prize.
29．What can we learn about Jiang from the first two paragraphs
A．He was the champion of the 2023 3M event.
B．He invented technology to remove road obstacles.
C．He sought to assist the blind in walking smoothly.
D．He developed a new navigation app for his school.
30．Why did Jiang mention “echolocation”
A．To show the development of technology.
B．To present the difficulties the blind face.
C．To stress the significance of hearing.
D．To explain the inspiration of his invention.
31．What does the underlined word “dodge” mean in paragraph 4
A．Avoid.
B．Encounter.
C．Challenge.
D．Remove.
32．What is the text mainly about
A．3M facilities intended for the blind.
B．A teen using sound to help the blind.
C．An invention to cure vision problems.
D．A competition to improve the blind’s life.
