专题05 阅读理解(应用文+记叙文)
Passage1
（2024·天津河东·一模）Our house was across the street from a big hospital, so we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatients (门诊病人). One evening, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.
His face looked terrible - it was swollen (肿胀的) and red. Yet his voice was pleasant. He told me that he came for treatment and that he’d been hunting for a spare room since noon. but no one would give him one. “I guess it’s my face. . . ”
For a moment, I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “I’ll sleep in this rocking chair on the porch. My bus leaves early in the morning. ”
The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to support his daughter, his daughter’s five children and her disabled husband. He didn’t complain while telling me his story. He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease, which was seemingly a form of skin cancer.
The next morning, he said, “Can I come back and stay the next time I need treatment ” I told him he was welcome to come again.
On his next trip, as a gift, he brought a big fish and some large oysters (牡蛎). In the years that he stayed with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these. My neighbor warmed me that I could lose potential renters by putting up the old man after he left the first morning.
Maybe we did lose renters once or twice. But if they had known him, perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear. I know our family will always be grateful to have known him. From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.
1．The author hesitated to answer at first, which suggests that _____.
A．he was frightened by what the man looked like
B．there were difficult neighbors to consider
C．he wondered how the man found him
D．there was no space for the man to stay
2．Which of the following shows that the old man had a big heart
A．He could sleep on the porch.
B．He supported a large family.
C．He felt skin cancer wasn’t painful.
D．He complained about how others treated him.
3．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．The author truly appreciated the old man.
B．The author looked down on his neighbor.
C．The author was grateful for the neighbor’s warning.
D．The author was disappointed to lose potential renters.
4．What does the underlined word “potential” mean in this passage
A．Powerful B．Talent C．Possible D．Ability.
5．Which of the following best describes the main message of this article
A．A kind word is like a spring day.
B．Where there is a will, there is a way.
C．Don’t judge a person by his appearance.
D．Don’t complain to the bad but be grateful to the good.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者接纳了一位被很多房东拒之门外的脸部生病的房客，在后来的接触中，也了解到老人是一位非常坚强的人。作者因此感悟到不要抱怨生活给予我们的苦难，而是感恩生活给予我们的一切。
1．逻辑推理题。根据第二段中“His face looked terrible – it was swollen and red. ”(他的脸看上去很可怕——又红又肿。)可知，作者起初不愿回答，是因为他被这个人的长相吓到了。故选A项。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to support his daughter, his daughter’s five children and her disabled husband. ” (老人小小的身体里有一颗巨大的心脏。他告诉我，为了养活女儿、女儿的五个孩子和她残疾的丈夫，他以捕鱼为生。)可知，这位老人供养着一个大家庭，表明这位老人有一颗宽大的心，非常的坚强。故选B项。
3．逻辑推理题。根据倒数第二段中句子“In the years that he stayed with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these. ”(在他和我们住在一起的那些年里，他每次都给我们带来像这样的礼物。)和最后一段中“I know our family will always be grateful to have known him; From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude. ”(我知道我们的家人会永远感激认识他：从他身上，我们懂得了什么是毫无怨言地接受坏的，什么是心存感激地接受好的。)可知，作者非常感激这位老人。故选A项。
4．词义猜测题。根据第二段中“His face looked terrible – it was swollen and red. ”(他的脸看上去很可怕——又红又肿。)由此可知，这个老人的脸看上去很可怕；再根据倒数第二段中“My neighbor warmed me that I could lose potential renters by putting up the old man after he left the first morning.”（我的邻居提醒我，在老人第一天早上离开后，我可能会失去潜在的租户。）可知，邻居提醒我，他的脸会把可能要来租房子的客人吓走，故猜测出potential意为“潜在的，可能的”。A. Powerful强有力的；B. Talent有天赋的；C. Possible可能的；D. Ability 能力。故选C项。
5．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的句子“I know our family will always be grateful to have known him; From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude. ”(我知道我们的家人会永远感激认识他：从他身上，我们懂得了什么是毫无怨言地接受坏的，什么是心存感激地接受好的。)可总结出文章主题为：不要抱怨坏的，要感激好的。故选D项。
Passage2
（2024·天津河东·一模）Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Saturday 18 October
Once Upon a Journey
National Museum of Scotland
11 am (5 hrs)
Free|5+
A day of storytelling journeys and performances at the National Museum. Join Captain Zeppo’s Submarine Adventures with Macastory, go on Magic Carpets and Story Safaris, and explore Scotland’s history for all ages with Andy Cannon’s Tales of a Grandson. Tickets for auditorium shows are on a first-come-first-served basis. Story Safaris and Magic Carpets have limited places and wil require sign-up on the day.
Saturday 18 October
Travelling Tales
Scottish Storytelling Centre 2 pm(2 hrs)
7. 5018+
Join storytellers and musicians Essie Stewart, Claire Hewitt, Alasdair Taylor and Alastair Davidson for an afternoon of traditional journey tales and songs. Young people from Badenoch Lochaber will also share their own stories in Gaelic and English inspired by the epic journeys of the Scottish travelers.
Saturday 18 October
Enlightenment Edinburgh
Meet at Mercat Cross beside St Giles Cathedral
2. 30 pm (1 hr 45 mins)
11, 6 child |All ages
Journey through 18th-century Edinburgh. The population was small; the space they lived in was smaller. Yet from this tiny stage Edinburgh’s intellectual influence spread across the new world. Explore the mediaeval (中世纪的) Old Town to the Georgian New Town; hear about the lives of the men who fashioned new ideas: David Hume, Adam Smith. Walter Scott. James Hutton and many more.
Sunday 19 October
Natural Journeys
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
I pm(3 hrs)
Free |All ages
From Tea House to Tented Village, Gateway to Groves, and Yurts to Caravans, listen to nature’s expressive language through traditional stories and music. Journey between key locations in the beautiful Botanic Garden. There’s also The Lost Seasons, a special performance of music, story and step dance from some of Scotland’s leading traditional artists.
6．Which of the following lasts the longest time
A．Once Upon a Journey. B．Travelling Tales.
C．Enlightenment Edinburgh. D．Natural Journeys.
7．If you’d like to learn about the history of Edinburgh, you should go to _____.
A．the National Museum of Scotland B．the Scottish Storytelling Centre
C．Mercat Cross D．the Royal Botanic Garden
8．If you go to Travelling Tales, you ______.
A．need to book in advance
B．can go on Magic Carpets
C．will meet David Hume and Adam Smith
D．can listen to stories in different languages
9．You can visit the following places EXCEPT _____ in your Natural Journeys.
A．Tented Village B．Gateway to Groves
C．Tea House D．Georgian New Town
10．What do the four activities have in common
A．They are for all ages. B．They are free of charge
C．They are held on the weekend. D．They are held at the same place.
【答案】6．A 7．C 8．D 9．D 10．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了苏格兰国际故事节中的四个活动。
6．细节理解题。根据各个活动的时间尤其是Once Upon a Journey中的时间“11 am (5 hrs)”可知，Once Upon a Journey这个活动的持续的时间最长。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据Enlightenment Edinburgh部分的“Meet at Mercat Cross beside St Giles Cathedral (在圣吉尔斯大教堂旁的Mercat Cross会面)”可知，如果你想了解爱丁堡的历史，你应该去Mercat Cross。故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据Travelling Tales部分的“Young people from Badenoch Lochaber will also share their own stories in Gaelic and English inspired by the epic journeys of the Scottish travelers. (Badenoch Lochaber的年轻人还将以盖尔语和英语分享他们自己的故事，这些故事的灵感来自苏格兰旅行者的史诗之旅。)”可知，如果你去参加Travelling Tales，你可以听不同语言的故事。故选D。
9．细节理解题。根据Natural Journeys部分的“From Tea House to Tented Village, Gateway to Groves, and Yurts to Caravans, listen to nature’s expressive language through traditional stories and music. (从茶馆到帐篷村，从Groves的Gateway到大篷车的Yurts，通过传统故事和音乐聆听大自然的表达语言。)”可知，在Natural Journeys中，能够参观的地方为Tea House，Tented Village，Gateway的Groves。所以不能参观Georgian New Town。故选D。
10．细节理解题。根据这几个活动的时间可知，这四种活动都是在周末举行。故选C。
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（2024·天津河北·一模）We are seeking volunteers to join our program and make a difference in the lives of young children by sharing the joy of reading. As we know, in the field of education, the ability to read fluently and comprehend written text holds the key to unlocking a world of knowledge and opportunities. For children between the ages of 5 and 10, this skill is particularly crucial, as it forms the foundation for their academic and personal growth.
An Hour a Week from You
You’ll spend one hour a week reading stories with a child aged 5 to 10 years, on our secure online platform. The program involves two 30-minute sessions a week with the same child, spanning six weeks. Our online volunteering can fit around your schedule and there’s no need to travel. We ask all our volunteers to complete at least three programs a year, so we can continue to support as many children as possible.
A World of Opportunity for Them
With just one hour of your time each week, you can make a profound difference in a child’s life, nurturing their love for reading and fostering (促进) their ability to navigate the vast ocean of written communication. In essence, you help young readers make progress and open up a world of opportunity for their future.
Remember: YOUR TIME, THEIR FUTURE
As a bookmark volunteer, you’ll:
**help children gain the reading skills they need to progress at school and in life.
**help boost a child’s confidence by giving them one-to-one attention.
**show that learning to read can be fun! It’s amazing when you introduce a young reader to a book, comic, or poem that they love.
Join our community! Join us on this incredible journey! Volunteers can share tips and stories on our online forum and meet like-minded people at the online events. Enrich your week. Taking time out of your day to read with a child can support your own well-being as you enjoy a new experience. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to succeed both in school and beyond.
11．What is the impact of the reading program on children’s future
A．Enhancing their future career in literature.
B．Guaranteeing academic success in higher education.
C．Developing children’s preference for online learning.
D．Creating a foundation for learning and future success.
12．Why are volunteers required to participate in at least three programs yearly
A．To ensure stable support for children.
B．To enhance volunteer experience.
C．To meet educational guidelines.
D．To reduce administrative tasks.
13．Who are most likely to be potential applicants
A．People hoping to improve reading skills.
B．People preferring one-to-one interactions.
C．People having a heart for helping others.
D．People needing support from communities.
14．What is the primary objective of the reading program
A．Boosting children’s literacy and passion for reading.
B．Enhancing children’s overall academic performance.
C．Providing a platform for online social interactions.
D．Training children to become professional writers.
15．What can be expected to gain from the experience of reading with a child
A．Improvement in professional skills. B．Joy in assisting a child’s growth.
C．Free books and comics. D．Financial rewards.
【答案】11．D 12．A 13．C 14．A 15．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了阅读志愿者项目及志愿者的责任和意义。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段“As we know, in the field of education, the ability to read fluently and comprehend written text holds the key to unlocking a world of knowledge and opportunities. For children between the ages of 5 and 10, this skill is particularly crucial, as it forms the foundation for their academic and personal growth. (正如我们所知，在教育领域，流利阅读和理解书面文本的能力是打开知识和机会世界的钥匙。对于5到10岁的孩子来说，这项技能尤为重要，因为它是他们学业和个人成长的基础。)”根据第三段“In essence, you help young readers make progress and open up a world of opportunity for their future.”（从本质上讲，你帮助年轻读者取得进步，为他们的未来打开一个充满机会的世界）可知阅读计划对孩子的影响是为学习和未来的成功打下基础，故选D。
12．细节理解题。根据第二段“We ask all our volunteers to complete at least three programs a year, so we can continue to support as many children as possible. (我们要求所有志愿者每年至少完成三个项目，这样我们就可以继续支持尽可能多的孩子。)”可知要求志愿者每年至少参加三个项目来确保对儿童的稳定支持，故选A。
13．推理判断题。根据Remember: YOUR TIME, THEIR FUTURE下的“**help boost a child’s confidence by giving them one-to-one attention. (**给予孩子一对一的关注有助于增强他们的信心。)”可知最有可能成为潜在申请人的应该是有一颗帮助他人的心的人。故选C。
14．推理判断题。根据第三段“With just one hour of your time each week, you can make a profound difference in a child’s life, nurturing their love for reading and fostering (促进) their ability to navigate the vast ocean of written communication. In essence, you help young readers make progress and open up a world of opportunity for their future. (每周只花一个小时，你就能给孩子的生活带来深远的影响，培养他们对阅读的热爱，培养他们在浩瀚的书面交流海洋中航行的能力。从本质上讲，你帮助年轻读者取得进步，为他们的未来打开一个充满机会的世界。)”可知阅读计划的主要目的是提高儿童的读写能力和阅读热情，故选A。
15．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Taking time out of your day to read with a child can support your own well-being as you enjoy a new experience. (从你的一天中抽出时间和孩子一起阅读，当你享受一种新的体验时，可以支持你自己的快乐。)”可知和孩子一起读书能得到帮助孩子成长的乐趣，故选B。
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（2024·天津河北·一模）On a cool autumn evening, while wandering through the streets of the old town, my attention was captured by a charming bookstore located between towering buildings. The warm light through its windows drew me closer, and without realizing it, I stood at its entrance, peering through the glass.
Earlier that day, after enjoying a pleasant lunch with friends, I had decided to explore the city on foot. Despite passing through this part of town numerous times, I had never spotted the charming bookstore. However, on this particular evening, something about it seemed irresistibly inviting.
Gently brushing away the fallen leaves from the window frame, I took a closer look inside. Rows of shelves filled with books of various sizes and colors stretched across the small and friendly interior, each volume whispering tales of adventure and wisdom. As my eyes moved over the titles, a wave of fond memories washed over me, transporting me back to my childhood.
Growing up, my world was dominated by sports and outdoor activities, often at my father’s insistence. He would say, “You need to play football, Alex. It builds character.” Yet deep down, I always felt out of place on the football field, my mind wandering to distant lands and heroic tales.
Every Sunday, after an exhausting football match, I would secretly go to my room and lose myself in books. The characters became my friends, and their journeys provided my escape. I still vividly recall the overwhelming joy I experienced when I first read about the adventures of a young wizard. His bravery and determination deeply touched me.
One day, our school librarian noticed my passion for reading and suggested I join the book club. Hesitant and unsure of my father’s reaction, I took the club flyer (宣传单) home, my heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. To my surprise, he was supportive, his typically serious expression softening as he signed the permission slip.
Joining the book club marked a turning point. I discovered a community where I truly belonged, and my passion for reading was embraced and nurtured. I began to craft my own stories, each one reflecting my dreams and desires.
As I stood there, lost in these thoughts, the door of bookstore opened, inviting me in. Stepping inside felt like coming home, a place where dreams and reality met. It was a reminder of how books had shaped my life, guiding me through the challenges of childhood and inspiring me to find my true passion.
16．What was the author’s first impression of the bookstore on the autumn evening
A．It appeared to be closed and deserted. B．It seemed disappointing and dark.
C．It was incredibly welcome. D．It looked modern and busy.
17．Why did the author’s father ask him to play football during his upbringing
A．To improve his strong personal qualities.
B．To keep him physically fit and healthy.
C．To prepare him for a sports career.
D．To follow a family tradition.
18．The father’s act of signing the club flyer implies that he is ________.
A．strict and demanding B．mindless and annoying
C．considerate and approving D．protective and understanding
19．What effect did joining the book club have on the author
A．It isolated him from social life. B．It made him give up on sports entirely.
C．It shaped the author’s personal growth. D．It changed the author’s view on reading.
20．What message does the author’s story convey
A．Meeting expectations. B．Pursuing one’s passions.
C．Exploring with excitement. D．Prioritizing physical activities.
【答案】16．C 17．A 18．C 19．C 20．B
【导语】本文是记叙文。短文讲述了作者在一个秋天的傍晚，无意中发现了一家迷人的书店，并被其吸引。作者回忆起童年时因为父亲的坚持而参与体育活动，但内心更向往书本中的冒险和智慧。在学校图书管理员的鼓励下，作者加入了读书俱乐部，找到了归属感，并开始创作自己的故事。最后，作者走进书店，感受到如同回家一般的温暖，意识到书籍如何塑造了自己的生活，帮助自己找到真正的热情。
16．推理判断题，根据第一段“On a cool autumn evening, while wandering through the streets of the old town, my attention was captured by a charming bookstore located between towering buildings. The warm light through its windows drew me closer, and without realizing it, I stood at its entrance, peering through the glass.(在一个凉爽的秋夜，我漫步在老城区的街道上，一家坐落在高楼大厦之间的迷人书店吸引了我的注意力。从窗户透进来的温暖的光线把我拉近，我不知不觉地站在门口，透过玻璃向内窥视。)”可知，秋天的晚上，作者对书店的第一印象是它非常受欢迎。故选C。
17．细节理解题，根据第四段“Growing up, my world was dominated by sports and outdoor activities, often at my father’s insistence. He would say, “You need to play football, Alex. It builds character.”(在我的成长过程中，我的世界被体育和户外活动所主导，通常是在父亲的坚持下。他会说:“你需要踢足球，亚历克斯，它能塑造性格。”)”可知，作者的父亲在他成长过程中要求他踢足球是为了提高他强大的个人素质。故选A。
18．推理判断题，根据倒数第三段的“Hesitant and unsure of my father’s reaction, I took the club flyer (宣传单) home, my heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. To my surprise, he was supportive, his typically serious expression softening as he signed the permission slip.(我犹豫着，不确定父亲的反应，把俱乐部的传单拿回家，我的心在恐惧和希望的混合中加速跳动。令我惊讶的是，他是支持我的，他那一贯严肃的表情在签了同意书后变得温和了。)” 可知，父亲在俱乐部传单上签名的行为暗示他是体谅人的，并给予了作者支持。故选C。
19．推理判断题，根据倒数第二段“Joining the book club marked a turning point. I discovered a community where I truly belonged, and my passion for reading was embraced and nurtured. I began to craft my own stories, each one reflecting my dreams and desires.(加入读书俱乐部标志着一个转折点。我发现了一个真正属于我的社区，我对阅读的热情得到了接纳和培养。我开始构思自己的故事，每个故事都反映了我的梦想和愿望。) ”可知，加入读书俱乐部对作者塑造了作者的个人成长。故选C。
20．推理判断题，根据最后一段“It was a reminder of how books had shaped my life, guiding me through the challenges of childhood and inspiring me to find my true passion.(它提醒我，书籍如何塑造了我的生活，指导我度过童年的挑战，激励我找到自己真正的激情。)”可知，作者的故事传达的信息是要追求自己热爱的东西。故选B。
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（2024·天津河西·一模）Whether you’re considering gap time directly after high school, during college, or a mid-career break, taking a year off is a great opportunity to learn through new experiences, grow beyond your comfort zone, and get out of your ordinary routine.
If your hunger to travel the world, meet new people, and experience new adventures can no longer be ignored, a gap year program is a great opportunity to volunteer abroad, teach abroad, intern abroad, or attend a language school. Whether you’re attracted by a quick tour across country borders on multiple continents, or a long-term stay in a near or distant city, the best way to spend your gap year is completely up to you!
Gap years are becoming increasingly common for students and young professionals. In fact, many find that when applying for jobs, their gap year experience helps their resume stand out among a sea of qualified candidates.
Because of the popularity of gap years, potential gap year travelers have tons of questions like: Is taking a gap year possible
Who takes a gap year
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Here at Go Overseas we have detailed information to help you have a year of meaningful growth through exploring your interests, passions, and curiosities, as well as supporting your desire for experiential learning, either locally or abroad. Go through gap year program listings and reviews, read through expert gap year advice and ideas, and decide how to get the most out of your gap year.
21．What do you know about the gap year
A．It is not worthwhile. B．It mainly suits school students.
C．It does more harm than good. D．It contributes to a new routine.
22．Who can consider taking a gap year according to the text
A．People who have only been on the job for a year.
B．People who always want to learn a new language abroad.
C．High school students who are tired of sitting all day long.
D．People who want to achieve work-life balance in the long run.
23．What does a gap year do for job seekers
A．It makes little difference to them.
B．It makes their resumes look more authentic.
C．It makes their potential employers confused.
D．It increases their chances of being hired.
24．What is the purpose of the list of the questions
A．To draw the attention of new gap year travelers.
B．To show the difficulties that a gap year traveler may meet.
C．To reflect what people might want to know about taking a gap year.
D．To explain why people should take a gap year into consideration.
25．What is this text
A．A travel guide.
B．A guide to career choices.
C．An advertisement for taking a gap year.
D．Suggestions for having a wonderful school life.
【答案】21．D 22．B 23．D 24．C 25．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了间隔年的好处，列举了一些关于间隔年的各种常见问题并提供了进一步了解信息的资源与建议。
21．推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether you’re considering gap time directly after high school, during college, or a mid-career break, taking a year off is a great opportunity to learn through new experiences, grow beyond your comfort zone, and get out of your ordinary routine.(无论你是考虑高中毕业后的空档期，大学期间还是职业生涯中期的空档期，休息一年都是一个很好的机会，可以学习新的经验，走出你的舒适区，走出你的日常生活)”以及第二段“If your hunger to travel the world, meet new people, and experience new adventures can no longer be ignored, a gap year program is a great opportunity to volunteer abroad, teach abroad, intern abroad, or attend a language school.(如果你渴望周游世界，结识新朋友，经历新的冒险，那么间隔年计划是一个很好的机会，你可以在国外做志愿者，在国外教书，在国外实习，或者参加语言学校)”可知，间隔年可以学习新的经验，让人走出舒适区，走出日常生活，所以能它有助于形成一种新的生活习惯。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段“If your hunger to travel the world, meet new people, and experience new adventures can no longer be ignored, a gap year program is a great opportunity to volunteer abroad, teach abroad, intern abroad, or attend a language school.(如果你渴望周游世界，结识新朋友，经历新的冒险，那么间隔年计划是一个很好的机会，你可以在国外做志愿者，在国外教书，在国外实习，或者参加语言学校)”可知，总是想在国外学习一门新语言的人可以考虑休一个间隔年。故选B项。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段“Gap years are becoming increasingly common for students and young professionals. In fact, many find that when applying for jobs, their gap year experience helps their resume stand out among a sea of qualified candidates.(间隔年在学生和年轻专业人士中变得越来越普遍。事实上，许多人发现，在申请工作时，他们的间隔年经历有助于他们的简历在众多合格候选人中脱颖而出)”可知，对求职者来说，间隔年可以增加他们被聘用的机会。故选D项。
24．推理判断题。根据第四段“Because of the popularity of gap years, potential gap year travelers have tons of questions(由于间隔年的流行，潜在的间隔年旅行者有一大堆问题)”可知，问题列表的目的是为了反映了关于间隔年人们可能想了解的一些信息。故选C项。
25．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其最后一段“Here at Go Overseas we have detailed information to help you have a year of meaningful growth through exploring your interests, passions, and curiosities, as well as supporting your desire for experiential learning, either locally or abroad. Go through gap year program listings and reviews, read through expert gap year advice and ideas, and decide how to get the most out of your gap year.(在Go abroad，我们有详细的信息，通过探索你的兴趣、激情和好奇心，以及支持你在本地或国外体验式学习的愿望，帮助你有一年有意义的成长。浏览间隔年项目列表和评论，阅读专家的间隔年建议和想法，并决定如何最大限度地利用你的间隔年)”可知，本文主要介绍了休间隔年的好处，列举了一些关于间隔年的各种常见问题，并提供了可以进一步了解信息的资源；由此可知，这是一篇有关间隔年的宣传广告。故选C项。
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（2024·天津和平·一模）If there’s such a person as a young STEM icon, Gitanjali Rao, who’s now 18, is the one.
In April 2014, the city of Flint disconnected from Detroit’s water line as a cost-cutting measure and began to draw water from the Flint River. Soon after, shockingly high levels of lead (铅) were found in the city’s water supply. It took several years, during which residents including children were showing up with mysterious rashes (皮疹) and other illnesses, before national attention to the crisis forced the city to admit it had a problem.
When she learned about the crisis, Gitanjali Rao was troubled enough to do something. “I was shocked by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and I wanted to do something to change this,” she said. Inspiration really struck her after she watched her engineer parents test for lead in their own tap water. She decided to build a lead-detecting device that would be easy and affordable for anyone to use. In 2017, she developed a device called Tethys. It won her the title “America’s Top Young Scientist” in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Marvel even created a superhero, Genius Gitanjali, which celebrates her work on clean water.
In the meantime, Rao had been working on solutions to other issues she cared about. She started developing Epione, a device that tests protein in body fluid samples to detect opioid (阿片类药物) use disorder, in 2018. “Many people need opioids for their pain management and end up with serious addictions,” she said. “Physicians don’t have any easy tools to diagnose opioid addiction at an early stage.”
Additionally, Rao launched an AI-based, anti-cyber bullying app called Kindly in May, 2020. “You type in a sentence, and it’s able to pick a word or phrase out if it’s bullying, and it gives you the option to edit it,” said Rao. “As a teenager, I know teenagers tend to lash out sometimes. The app gives you the chance to rethink what you’re saying so that you know what to do next time around.”
Hailey Scheinman, a 15-year-old girl who met Rao through Marvel’s Hero Project that spotlights youth making an impact on their communities, admires how Rao promotes kindness through science. “Usually people tend toward one part of the brain, the logic piece or the scientific piece. Then there’s the emotional or the creative piece. I’ve learned from her to bring those two together,” says Scheinman.
26．Why did Flint stop drawing water from Detroit in 2014
A．Flint wanted to save some money.
B．Flint aimed to develop its local economy.
C．Detroit’s water made Flint’s residents sick.
D．The public forced Flint to change its water supply.
27．What made Gitanjali Rao want to do something for Flint’s water crisis
A．Her love for her hometown. B．Her parents’ encouragement.
C．Her sympathy for Flint’s residents. D．Her determination to help her parents.
28．In paragraph 5, teenagers who tend to lash out are likely to ______.
A．adopt new ideas. B．speak offensive words.
C．learn to control their feelings. D．be more careful with their words.
29．Which column is this article more probable to be taken from
A．Health. B．Economy. C．Celebrity. D．Education.
【答案】26．A 27．C 28．B 29．C
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了STEM领域标志性人物Gitanjali Rao的事迹展开，介绍了她在面对现实问题时如何运用自己的知识和创造力来解决，包括开发用于检测水中铅含量的设备Tethys、检测阿片类药物使用障碍的设备Epione，以及反网络欺凌的应用Kindly。
26．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In April 2014, the city of Flint disconnected from Detroit’s water line as a cost-cutting measure and began to draw water from the Flint River.( 2014年4月，为了削减成本，弗林特市切断了底特律的供水线路，开始从弗林特河取水。)”可知，弗林特在2014年停止从底特律取水是为了消减成本。故选A。
27．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“When she learned about the crisis, Gitanjali Rao was troubled enough to do something. “I was shocked by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and I wanted to do something to change this,” she said.(当她得知这场危机时， Gitanjali Rao感到非常不安，想做点什么。“我对受水中铅污染影响的人数感到震惊，我想做点什么来改变这种情况，”她说。)”可知，Gitanjali Rao想为弗林特的水危机做点什么是因为她对于弗林特居民的处境感到不安，对他们感到同情。故选C。
28．细节理解题。根据文章第五段““As a teenager, I know teenagers tend to lash out sometimes. The app gives you the chance to rethink what you’re saying so that you know what to do next time around.”(“作为一名青少年，我知道青少年有时会大发雷霆。这款应用让你有机会重新思考你说的话，这样你就知道下次该怎么做了。”)”可知，这款应用会让大发雷霆的青少年重新思考所说的话，由此可知，倾向于抨击的青少年会说一些冒犯的话。故选B。
29．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，这篇文章重点介绍了年轻的STEM偶像Gitanjali Rao的成就和工作，重点介绍了她在各个领域的发明和贡献。这篇文章讨论了她在开发铅检测设备、阿片类药物使用障碍测试和反网络欺凌应用程序方面的工作，这些工作与健康、经济或教育没有直接关系。因此，这篇文章最可能的专栏是名人专栏。故选C。
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（2024·天津和平·一模）These days, are you spending more time feeling guilty about not working out than working out If so, you’re probably the kind of lapsed boomer. You’ve joined the 4-in-10 adult Americans of all ages who admit they’re not physically active at all, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Exercise experts like Richard Cotton and Cedric Bryant have heard it all before — busy boomers complaining that, between car pools and van pools and making ends meet, they hardly have time for a movie, much less regular exercise. Here are some of their best tips.
Prepare.
Plan your workout wardrobe so you’ll be comfortable. Consider the weather you will be walking in and decide: long pants, long sleeve, shorts, hat
Don’t skimp (克扣) on shoes.
Which type “If you are walking with the hope of jogging finally, buy running shoes,” says Cotton. If you plan to walk as your main exercise, get walking shoes.
Start slowly.
“Do much less than you think you are able to,” Cotton suggests. Take a 10-minute walk if you’re newly back to workouts. It’s not enough, “but it’s a start.” Consider walking as a good way to get back to exercise.
Do the talk test.
If you can’t talk without difficulty as you walk or jog, you’re going too fast and trying to do too much, Bryant says.
Consider getting an exercise buddy (同伴).
That could help increase your faithfulness to your new habit. “An exercise partner is always nice”, Cotton says, “especially if you can get someone who already has the habit. That’s a free ride.”
Be realistic about the payoff.
You might notice looser waistbands but no difference on the scale. “As you get up into 35-, 40- or 45-minute walks, you can expect weight loss,” Cotton says. “But even if you do not lose a pound, you are healthier if you exercise.” And quite possibly, that might put you higher up on Bush’s invite list, should he host another run.
30．The “lapsed boomer” mentioned in paragraph 1 refers to people who ______.
A．are professional sports experts
B．work hard and hate taking exercise
C．try to get inactive people back into sports programs
D．are physically inactive and have no time for regular exercise
31．According to the passage, when you take exercise, you’d better not ______.
A．wear comfortable clothing B．be realistic about weight loss
C．find an exercise partner D．do more than you think you are able to start
32．What can be inferred from the part of “talk test”
A．Talking is not allowed while you are taking exercise.
B．You may feel better if talking with someone while running.
C．It is used to test the intensity of your running.
D．The more you talk, the longer you will run.
33．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Being different on the scale is more difficult than losing weight.
B．You can’t expect weight loss unless you walk 45 minutes a day.
C．Exercise can bring you at least health more than weight loss.
D．You can be invited to a running race unless you lose weight.
34．What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage
A．To illustrate how to do sports.
B．To warn people not to work too hard.
C．To advocate people to bring fitness back in life.
D．To give people advice on how to lose weight.
【答案】30．D 31．D 32．C 33．C 34．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就解决人们缺乏锻炼的问题，提出了一些建议和实用的技巧。
30．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“You’ve joined the 4-in-10 adult Americans of all ages who admit they’re not physically active at all (你已经加入了每10个美国成年人中就有4个承认自己根本不运动的行列)”和第二段中“Exercise experts like Richard Cotton and Cedric Bryant have heard it all before — busy boomers complaining that, between car pools and van pools and making ends meet, they hardly have time for a movie, much less regular exercise. (像Richard Cotton和Cedric Bryant这样的运动专家早就听过这种抱怨了——忙碌的婴儿潮一代抱怨说，由于要拼车和搭货车，还要维持生计，他们几乎没有时间看电影，更不用说定期锻炼了)”可知，第一段提到的这一人群指的是那些身体不运动、没有时间定期锻炼的人。故选D项。
31．细节理解题。根据Start slowly中““Do much less than you think you are able to,” Cotton suggests. (“比你认为自己能做的要少做很多，”Cotton建议)”可知，如果进行锻炼的话，最好不要做比你认为自己能开始的更多的事情。故选D项。
32．推理判断题。根据Do the talk test中“If you can’t talk without difficulty as you walk or jog, you’re going too fast and trying to do too much, Bryant says. (Bryant说，如果你在走路或慢跑时说话困难，那就是你跑得太快，试图做得太多了)”可知，在锻炼时无法通过说话测试意味着锻炼强度过大。由此可知，这个测试是用来检测跑步的强度的。故选C项。
33．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But even if you do not lose a pound, you are healthier if you exercise. (但是，即使你没有瘦一磅，如果你锻炼，你会更健康)”可知，锻炼带给你的至少是健康而不是减肥效果。故选C项。
34．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章首先介绍了数据显示有很多美国成年人不运动的现状，接着引入了Richard Cotton和Cedric Bryant等专家提出的各种帮助重新开始锻炼的建议，最后向读者传达了锻炼的好处：即使没能减肥，仍然可以变得更加健康。由此推知，作者的写作目的是提倡人们在生活中恢复锻炼。故选C项。专题05 阅读理解(应用文+记叙文)
Passage1
（2024·天津河东·一模）Our house was across the street from a big hospital, so we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatients (门诊病人). One evening, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.
His face looked terrible - it was swollen (肿胀的) and red. Yet his voice was pleasant. He told me that he came for treatment and that he’d been hunting for a spare room since noon. but no one would give him one. “I guess it’s my face. . . ”
For a moment, I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “I’ll sleep in this rocking chair on the porch. My bus leaves early in the morning. ”
The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to support his daughter, his daughter’s five children and her disabled husband. He didn’t complain while telling me his story. He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease, which was seemingly a form of skin cancer.
The next morning, he said, “Can I come back and stay the next time I need treatment ” I told him he was welcome to come again.
On his next trip, as a gift, he brought a big fish and some large oysters (牡蛎). In the years that he stayed with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these. My neighbor warmed me that I could lose potential renters by putting up the old man after he left the first morning.
Maybe we did lose renters once or twice. But if they had known him, perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear. I know our family will always be grateful to have known him. From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.
1．The author hesitated to answer at first, which suggests that _____.
A．he was frightened by what the man looked like
B．there were difficult neighbors to consider
C．he wondered how the man found him
D．there was no space for the man to stay
2．Which of the following shows that the old man had a big heart
A．He could sleep on the porch.
B．He supported a large family.
C．He felt skin cancer wasn’t painful.
D．He complained about how others treated him.
3．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．The author truly appreciated the old man.
B．The author looked down on his neighbor.
C．The author was grateful for the neighbor’s warning.
D．The author was disappointed to lose potential renters.
4．What does the underlined word “potential” mean in this passage
A．Powerful B．Talent C．Possible D．Ability.
5．Which of the following best describes the main message of this article
A．A kind word is like a spring day.
B．Where there is a will, there is a way.
C．Don’t judge a person by his appearance.
D．Don’t complain to the bad but be grateful to the good.
Passage2
（2024·天津河东·一模）Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Saturday 18 October
Once Upon a Journey
National Museum of Scotland
11 am (5 hrs)
Free|5+
A day of storytelling journeys and performances at the National Museum. Join Captain Zeppo’s Submarine Adventures with Macastory, go on Magic Carpets and Story Safaris, and explore Scotland’s history for all ages with Andy Cannon’s Tales of a Grandson. Tickets for auditorium shows are on a first-come-first-served basis. Story Safaris and Magic Carpets have limited places and wil require sign-up on the day.
Saturday 18 October
Travelling Tales
Scottish Storytelling Centre 2 pm(2 hrs)
7. 5018+
Join storytellers and musicians Essie Stewart, Claire Hewitt, Alasdair Taylor and Alastair Davidson for an afternoon of traditional journey tales and songs. Young people from Badenoch Lochaber will also share their own stories in Gaelic and English inspired by the epic journeys of the Scottish travelers.
Saturday 18 October
Enlightenment Edinburgh
Meet at Mercat Cross beside St Giles Cathedral
2. 30 pm (1 hr 45 mins)
11, 6 child |All ages
Journey through 18th-century Edinburgh. The population was small; the space they lived in was smaller. Yet from this tiny stage Edinburgh’s intellectual influence spread across the new world. Explore the mediaeval (中世纪的) Old Town to the Georgian New Town; hear about the lives of the men who fashioned new ideas: David Hume, Adam Smith. Walter Scott. James Hutton and many more.
Sunday 19 October
Natural Journeys
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
I pm(3 hrs)
Free |All ages
From Tea House to Tented Village, Gateway to Groves, and Yurts to Caravans, listen to nature’s expressive language through traditional stories and music. Journey between key locations in the beautiful Botanic Garden. There’s also The Lost Seasons, a special performance of music, story and step dance from some of Scotland’s leading traditional artists.
6．Which of the following lasts the longest time
A．Once Upon a Journey. B．Travelling Tales.
C．Enlightenment Edinburgh. D．Natural Journeys.
7．If you’d like to learn about the history of Edinburgh, you should go to _____.
A．the National Museum of Scotland B．the Scottish Storytelling Centre
C．Mercat Cross D．the Royal Botanic Garden
8．If you go to Travelling Tales, you ______.
A．need to book in advance
B．can go on Magic Carpets
C．will meet David Hume and Adam Smith
D．can listen to stories in different languages
9．You can visit the following places EXCEPT _____ in your Natural Journeys.
A．Tented Village B．Gateway to Groves
C．Tea House D．Georgian New Town
10．What do the four activities have in common
A．They are for all ages. B．They are free of charge
C．They are held on the weekend. D．They are held at the same place.
Passage3
（2024·天津河北·一模）We are seeking volunteers to join our program and make a difference in the lives of young children by sharing the joy of reading. As we know, in the field of education, the ability to read fluently and comprehend written text holds the key to unlocking a world of knowledge and opportunities. For children between the ages of 5 and 10, this skill is particularly crucial, as it forms the foundation for their academic and personal growth.
An Hour a Week from You
You’ll spend one hour a week reading stories with a child aged 5 to 10 years, on our secure online platform. The program involves two 30-minute sessions a week with the same child, spanning six weeks. Our online volunteering can fit around your schedule and there’s no need to travel. We ask all our volunteers to complete at least three programs a year, so we can continue to support as many children as possible.
A World of Opportunity for Them
With just one hour of your time each week, you can make a profound difference in a child’s life, nurturing their love for reading and fostering (促进) their ability to navigate the vast ocean of written communication. In essence, you help young readers make progress and open up a world of opportunity for their future.
Remember: YOUR TIME, THEIR FUTURE
As a bookmark volunteer, you’ll:
**help children gain the reading skills they need to progress at school and in life.
**help boost a child’s confidence by giving them one-to-one attention.
**show that learning to read can be fun! It’s amazing when you introduce a young reader to a book, comic, or poem that they love.
Join our community! Join us on this incredible journey! Volunteers can share tips and stories on our online forum and meet like-minded people at the online events. Enrich your week. Taking time out of your day to read with a child can support your own well-being as you enjoy a new experience. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to succeed both in school and beyond.
11．What is the impact of the reading program on children’s future
A．Enhancing their future career in literature.
B．Guaranteeing academic success in higher education.
C．Developing children’s preference for online learning.
D．Creating a foundation for learning and future success.
12．Why are volunteers required to participate in at least three programs yearly
A．To ensure stable support for children.
B．To enhance volunteer experience.
C．To meet educational guidelines.
D．To reduce administrative tasks.
13．Who are most likely to be potential applicants
A．People hoping to improve reading skills.
B．People preferring one-to-one interactions.
C．People having a heart for helping others.
D．People needing support from communities.
14．What is the primary objective of the reading program
A．Boosting children’s literacy and passion for reading.
B．Enhancing children’s overall academic performance.
C．Providing a platform for online social interactions.
D．Training children to become professional writers.
15．What can be expected to gain from the experience of reading with a child
A．Improvement in professional skills. B．Joy in assisting a child’s growth.
C．Free books and comics. D．Financial rewards.
Passage4
（2024·天津河北·一模）On a cool autumn evening, while wandering through the streets of the old town, my attention was captured by a charming bookstore located between towering buildings. The warm light through its windows drew me closer, and without realizing it, I stood at its entrance, peering through the glass.
Earlier that day, after enjoying a pleasant lunch with friends, I had decided to explore the city on foot. Despite passing through this part of town numerous times, I had never spotted the charming bookstore. However, on this particular evening, something about it seemed irresistibly inviting.
Gently brushing away the fallen leaves from the window frame, I took a closer look inside. Rows of shelves filled with books of various sizes and colors stretched across the small and friendly interior, each volume whispering tales of adventure and wisdom. As my eyes moved over the titles, a wave of fond memories washed over me, transporting me back to my childhood.
Growing up, my world was dominated by sports and outdoor activities, often at my father’s insistence. He would say, “You need to play football, Alex. It builds character.” Yet deep down, I always felt out of place on the football field, my mind wandering to distant lands and heroic tales.
Every Sunday, after an exhausting football match, I would secretly go to my room and lose myself in books. The characters became my friends, and their journeys provided my escape. I still vividly recall the overwhelming joy I experienced when I first read about the adventures of a young wizard. His bravery and determination deeply touched me.
One day, our school librarian noticed my passion for reading and suggested I join the book club. Hesitant and unsure of my father’s reaction, I took the club flyer (宣传单) home, my heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. To my surprise, he was supportive, his typically serious expression softening as he signed the permission slip.
Joining the book club marked a turning point. I discovered a community where I truly belonged, and my passion for reading was embraced and nurtured. I began to craft my own stories, each one reflecting my dreams and desires.
As I stood there, lost in these thoughts, the door of bookstore opened, inviting me in. Stepping inside felt like coming home, a place where dreams and reality met. It was a reminder of how books had shaped my life, guiding me through the challenges of childhood and inspiring me to find my true passion.
16．What was the author’s first impression of the bookstore on the autumn evening
A．It appeared to be closed and deserted. B．It seemed disappointing and dark.
C．It was incredibly welcome. D．It looked modern and busy.
17．Why did the author’s father ask him to play football during his upbringing
A．To improve his strong personal qualities.
B．To keep him physically fit and healthy.
C．To prepare him for a sports career.
D．To follow a family tradition.
18．The father’s act of signing the club flyer implies that he is ________.
A．strict and demanding B．mindless and annoying
C．considerate and approving D．protective and understanding
19．What effect did joining the book club have on the author
A．It isolated him from social life. B．It made him give up on sports entirely.
C．It shaped the author’s personal growth. D．It changed the author’s view on reading.
20．What message does the author’s story convey
A．Meeting expectations. B．Pursuing one’s passions.
C．Exploring with excitement. D．Prioritizing physical activities.
Passage 5
（2024·天津河西·一模）Whether you’re considering gap time directly after high school, during college, or a mid-career break, taking a year off is a great opportunity to learn through new experiences, grow beyond your comfort zone, and get out of your ordinary routine.
If your hunger to travel the world, meet new people, and experience new adventures can no longer be ignored, a gap year program is a great opportunity to volunteer abroad, teach abroad, intern abroad, or attend a language school. Whether you’re attracted by a quick tour across country borders on multiple continents, or a long-term stay in a near or distant city, the best way to spend your gap year is completely up to you!
Gap years are becoming increasingly common for students and young professionals. In fact, many find that when applying for jobs, their gap year experience helps their resume stand out among a sea of qualified candidates.
Because of the popularity of gap years, potential gap year travelers have tons of questions like: Is taking a gap year possible
Who takes a gap year
How much does a gap year cost
How can I make the most of my gap year
When is the best time to take a gap year
Will a gap year affect my college applications
What are the pros and cons of a gap year
Am I too old to take a gap year
Are there gap year jobs available
Here at Go Overseas we have detailed information to help you have a year of meaningful growth through exploring your interests, passions, and curiosities, as well as supporting your desire for experiential learning, either locally or abroad. Go through gap year program listings and reviews, read through expert gap year advice and ideas, and decide how to get the most out of your gap year.
21．What do you know about the gap year
A．It is not worthwhile. B．It mainly suits school students.
C．It does more harm than good. D．It contributes to a new routine.
22．Who can consider taking a gap year according to the text
A．People who have only been on the job for a year.
B．People who always want to learn a new language abroad.
C．High school students who are tired of sitting all day long.
D．People who want to achieve work-life balance in the long run.
23．What does a gap year do for job seekers
A．It makes little difference to them.
B．It makes their resumes look more authentic.
C．It makes their potential employers confused.
D．It increases their chances of being hired.
24．What is the purpose of the list of the questions
A．To draw the attention of new gap year travelers.
B．To show the difficulties that a gap year traveler may meet.
C．To reflect what people might want to know about taking a gap year.
D．To explain why people should take a gap year into consideration.
25．What is this text
A．A travel guide.
B．A guide to career choices.
C．An advertisement for taking a gap year.
D．Suggestions for having a wonderful school life.
Passage6
（2024·天津和平·一模）If there’s such a person as a young STEM icon, Gitanjali Rao, who’s now 18, is the one.
In April 2014, the city of Flint disconnected from Detroit’s water line as a cost-cutting measure and began to draw water from the Flint River. Soon after, shockingly high levels of lead (铅) were found in the city’s water supply. It took several years, during which residents including children were showing up with mysterious rashes (皮疹) and other illnesses, before national attention to the crisis forced the city to admit it had a problem.
When she learned about the crisis, Gitanjali Rao was troubled enough to do something. “I was shocked by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and I wanted to do something to change this,” she said. Inspiration really struck her after she watched her engineer parents test for lead in their own tap water. She decided to build a lead-detecting device that would be easy and affordable for anyone to use. In 2017, she developed a device called Tethys. It won her the title “America’s Top Young Scientist” in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Marvel even created a superhero, Genius Gitanjali, which celebrates her work on clean water.
In the meantime, Rao had been working on solutions to other issues she cared about. She started developing Epione, a device that tests protein in body fluid samples to detect opioid (阿片类药物) use disorder, in 2018. “Many people need opioids for their pain management and end up with serious addictions,” she said. “Physicians don’t have any easy tools to diagnose opioid addiction at an early stage.”
Additionally, Rao launched an AI-based, anti-cyber bullying app called Kindly in May, 2020. “You type in a sentence, and it’s able to pick a word or phrase out if it’s bullying, and it gives you the option to edit it,” said Rao. “As a teenager, I know teenagers tend to lash out sometimes. The app gives you the chance to rethink what you’re saying so that you know what to do next time around.”
Hailey Scheinman, a 15-year-old girl who met Rao through Marvel’s Hero Project that spotlights youth making an impact on their communities, admires how Rao promotes kindness through science. “Usually people tend toward one part of the brain, the logic piece or the scientific piece. Then there’s the emotional or the creative piece. I’ve learned from her to bring those two together,” says Scheinman.
26．Why did Flint stop drawing water from Detroit in 2014
A．Flint wanted to save some money.
B．Flint aimed to develop its local economy.
C．Detroit’s water made Flint’s residents sick.
D．The public forced Flint to change its water supply.
27．What made Gitanjali Rao want to do something for Flint’s water crisis
A．Her love for her hometown. B．Her parents’ encouragement.
C．Her sympathy for Flint’s residents. D．Her determination to help her parents.
28．In paragraph 5, teenagers who tend to lash out are likely to ______.
A．adopt new ideas. B．speak offensive words.
C．learn to control their feelings. D．be more careful with their words.
29．Which column is this article more probable to be taken from
A．Health. B．Economy. C．Celebrity. D．Education.
Passage7
（2024·天津和平·一模）These days, are you spending more time feeling guilty about not working out than working out If so, you’re probably the kind of lapsed boomer. You’ve joined the 4-in-10 adult Americans of all ages who admit they’re not physically active at all, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Exercise experts like Richard Cotton and Cedric Bryant have heard it all before — busy boomers complaining that, between car pools and van pools and making ends meet, they hardly have time for a movie, much less regular exercise. Here are some of their best tips.
Prepare.
Plan your workout wardrobe so you’ll be comfortable. Consider the weather you will be walking in and decide: long pants, long sleeve, shorts, hat
Don’t skimp (克扣) on shoes.
Which type “If you are walking with the hope of jogging finally, buy running shoes,” says Cotton. If you plan to walk as your main exercise, get walking shoes.
Start slowly.
“Do much less than you think you are able to,” Cotton suggests. Take a 10-minute walk if you’re newly back to workouts. It’s not enough, “but it’s a start.” Consider walking as a good way to get back to exercise.
Do the talk test.
If you can’t talk without difficulty as you walk or jog, you’re going too fast and trying to do too much, Bryant says.
Consider getting an exercise buddy (同伴).
That could help increase your faithfulness to your new habit. “An exercise partner is always nice”, Cotton says, “especially if you can get someone who already has the habit. That’s a free ride.”
Be realistic about the payoff.
You might notice looser waistbands but no difference on the scale. “As you get up into 35-, 40- or 45-minute walks, you can expect weight loss,” Cotton says. “But even if you do not lose a pound, you are healthier if you exercise.” And quite possibly, that might put you higher up on Bush’s invite list, should he host another run.
30．The “lapsed boomer” mentioned in paragraph 1 refers to people who ______.
A．are professional sports experts
B．work hard and hate taking exercise
C．try to get inactive people back into sports programs
D．are physically inactive and have no time for regular exercise
31．According to the passage, when you take exercise, you’d better not ______.
A．wear comfortable clothing B．be realistic about weight loss
C．find an exercise partner D．do more than you think you are able to start
32．What can be inferred from the part of “talk test”
A．Talking is not allowed while you are taking exercise.
B．You may feel better if talking with someone while running.
C．It is used to test the intensity of your running.
D．The more you talk, the longer you will run.
33．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Being different on the scale is more difficult than losing weight.
B．You can’t expect weight loss unless you walk 45 minutes a day.
C．Exercise can bring you at least health more than weight loss.
D．You can be invited to a running race unless you lose weight.
34．What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage
A．To illustrate how to do sports.
B．To warn people not to work too hard.
C．To advocate people to bring fitness back in life.
D．To give people advice on how to lose weight.
