2024年高考英语模拟真题阅读理解之记叙文 (广东专用)（含解析）
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2024年高考英语（阅读理解之记叙文）模拟真题 (广东专用)
（2024·广东·校联考二模）During World War II, Duchess Nina Douglas-Hamilton played a vital role in looking after animals.
As the war broke out, the government issued orders for the mass killing livestock (家畜) to prevent them from being captured or destroyed by the enemy. Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her efforts.
Duchess Nina worked with local farmers and animal owners to relocate animals to safer areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. She also established a network of volunteers who helped to care for animals during the war. She organized feeding programs, medical care and transportation, ensuring that animals were well looked after even during the most difficult times. The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. So she established a vegetable garden and used leftovers to create nutritious meals for animals. She also reached out to the public for donations of food and supplies, and was able to secure enough resources to keep animals healthy and fed.
In addition to her work with domestic animals, Duchess Nina w s also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation. She established a center for wild animals Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war. She also worked with local protection groups to protect natural habitats.
Duchess Nina’s work during World War II was not without its risks. She frequently risked her life to save animals, often driving through perilous areas.
Sadly, some people saw her efforts as a distraction from the war effort. However, she continued to work tirelessly for animals. After the war, Duchess Nina’s work was recognized by the government and she got an important award for her services to animals.
1．How did Duchess Nina probably feel when she heard the government’s orders
A．Calm. B．Worried. C．Excited. D．Encouraged.
2．What was the biggest problem that Duchess Nina faced
A．Nobody gave her any donations.
B．She couldn’t find enough volunteers.
C．The animals didn’t have enough food to eat.
D．Local farmers didn’t give her enough support.
3．Why did Duchess Nina start the center in Scotland
A．To keep domestic animals there.
B．To attract local protection groups.
C．To provide a home for wild animals.
D．To offer a safe place to animal owners.
4．What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Dangerous. B．Urban. C．Faraway. D．Poor.
（2024上·广东东莞·高三统考期末）Benjamin Spock was a famous doctor for children. He completed his medical degree at Columbia University in New York City and began to treat babies and children in 1933. During the next ten years he continued to fit the theories about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. What he found gave birth to his first book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.
Before Dr. Spock’s book appeared, the most popular guide to raising children was Psychological Care of Infant and Child, whose writer was John B．Watson. He urged extreme firmness in dealing with children. The book warned parents never to kiss, hug or physically comfort their children.
Dr. Spock’s book was very different. He gave gentle advice to ease the fears of new parents. Dr. Spock said his work was an effort to help parents trust their own natural abilities in caring for their children. He emphasized that parents’ “natural loving care” for their children is most important.
Dr. Spock based much of his advice on the research and findings of the famous Austrian psychoanalyst (精神分析学家), Sigmund Freud. “I was interested in how children grow emotionally. And I think Freud has given us a very good explanation of development. ”
Dr. Spock’s book discusses the mental and emotional development of children. It urges parents to use that information to decide how to deal with their babies when they are crying, hungry or tired. For example, Dr. Spock dismissed the popular idea of exactly timed feedings for babies. Baby care experts had believed that babies must be fed at the same times every day or they would grow up to be demanding children.
Dr. Spock said babies should be fed when they are hungry. He argued that babies know better than anyone about when and how much they need to eat. He did not believe that feeding babies when they cry in hunger would make them more demanding.
750, 000 copies of the book were sold during the year after its release.
5．What may contribute to Spock’s first book
A．His fame.
B．His mother
C．His discovery.
D．His education.
6．In what way does Spock’s book differ from others
A．Covering professional theories.
B．Offering expert suggestions.
C．Including comprehensive contents.
D．Building up parents’ confidence.
7．Which of the following statements would Dr. Spock agree with
A．Parents should hug babies regularly.
B．Parents should warn babies of danger.
C．Parents should follow Watson’s opinions.
D．Parents should feed babies when necessary.
8．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．An introduction to Spock and his book.
B．Stories about Spock as a famous doctor.
C．Differences between two baby care books.
D．Influences of Spock’s book on other experts.
（2024上·广东惠州·高三统考一模）My mom spent years as a stay-at-home mom so that my brothers and I could focus on our education. However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it. When I asked her about working again, she would tell me to focus on achieving my dream. I knew she had once dreamed for herself.
For years, I watched het effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family. Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all. “Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian ” “It is too late for me, son,” she responded, laughing at the idea. I could not bear to watch her struggle between ambition and doubt.
Her birthday was coming up. Although I had already bought her a present, I knew what I actually wanted to give her. I placed little notes of encouragement inside the present. I asked my family and her friends to do the same. Eventually I had collected 146 notes, and each with the same sentiment: “You are humorous, full of life,
and ready to take on the stage.”
On the day of her birthday, my mom unwrapped my present. She was not surprised as she had hinted at it for long. But then she saw those little notes. She started to weep with her hands full of notes. She could not believe the support was real.
Within two months, my mom gave her first performance in a New York comedy club. I have read the notes countless times with my mom. They are framed and line the walls of her new office space that she rented with the profits she made from working as a professional comedian. For many parents, their children’s careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom’s is mine.
9．What was the attitude of the author’s mother to working women
A．She was curious about their income. B．She admired what work brought them.
C．She felt indifferent to working women. D．She appreciated their ambitions in finance.
10．According to the author, what makes his mother a good comedian
A．Her effort in making friends. B．Her talent to bring people joy.
C．Her curiosity about working women. D．Her desire for financial independence.
11．How did his mother feel when reading the notes on her birthday
A．Amazed and hesitant. B．Sad and disappointed.
C．Moved and encouraged. D．Delighted and proud.
12．What is the author’s greatest accomplishment
A．Supporting Mom’s dream. B．Achieving his own dream.
C．Securing financial freedom. D．Becoming a successful comedian.
（2024上·广东深圳·高三统考期末）Dr. Elsa Olivetti has always been interested in how materials science can change the way we store energy. When she started her work at MIT, she was excited about discovering the secrets of sustainable battery production.
During her research, her main focus was on a special kind of battery, called solid-state batteries, and a material named LLZO. She discovered a big challenge: finding and getting a special material called tantalum, which is not easy to find but necessary for the production of LLZO. This inspired her to look at the whole process of making batteries beyond the laboratory, from getting the materials to producing the final product.
Dr. Olivetti and her team looked into how these materials are mined, processed, and turned into batteries. They found that if we want to use more electric cars in the future, we need to get much better at producing and delivering materials like tantalum. Then, Dr. Olivetti aims to figure out a creative solution to the challenge. She
worked with industry leaders to develop sustainable mining practices and called on policy changes to support a better supply chain, which proves effective.
Dr. Olivetti stresses that her work is not meant to replace traditional methods. Instead, it’s meant to help make the battery production better by looking broadly at the things that could make energy storage efficient. Looking ahead, Dr. Olivetti remains committed to improving sustainable energy storage. She wants to make the production process less wasteful and more cost-effective, creating a future where energy storage is not only good but also kind to our planet.
Reflecting on her work, Dr. Olivetti often says that what she does is more than just science. “Each step we take towards more efficient and environmentally-friendly battery technology is a step towards a better world,” stressing the importance of curiosity and perseverance in the pursuit of scientific exploration.
13．What was Dr. Olivetti’s interest in her work at MIT
A．Making electric cars cheaper. B．Making batteries more sustainable.
C．Figuring out ways to mine materials. D．Dealing with challenges of production.
14．Why is tantalum important in Dr. Olivetti’s research
A．It reduces production costs. B．It helps sustainable mining.
C．It is a common battery material. D．It is important for LLZO production.
15．How did Dr. Olivetti deal with the challenges in battery production
A．She focused on lab experiments.
B．She worked with industry leaders.
C．She developed a new type of electric car.
D．She replaced old methods with modern ones.
16．What is the passage mainly about
A．The Science of Battery. B．The Future of Electric Cars.
C．The Importance of Tantalum. D．The Work on Better Batteries.
（2024上·广东·高三统考期末）About 30 years ago, an acoustic neuroma (听神经瘤) was found inside my body. The removal of the neuroma caused my temporary balance issues and permanent hearing loss in one ear. Apart from this, I was fine.
Unexpectedly, the neuroma came back years later. It had to be removed again. Otherwise it would threaten the rest of my brain. When I awoke from the second operation, I had stroke-like symptoms. The whole right side of my body almost stopped functioning, and still does.
Overnight my whole identity had changed. I used to effortlessly leap up the stairs two at a time, but now it takes fifteen minutes to struggle. Attempts at the recovery of the old me proved to be fruitless. My family role also shifted from a father to a dependent child, and coupled with my communication problems, this led to increased frustration (沮丧) and anger.
There were concerns too about whether I would ever be accepted again in the wider world. Soon after this I just managed to swim in a pool. A ten-year-old boy I didn’t know came up and asked me if I had been on the water slide yet. As politely as possible, I said no, and we struck up a conversation about it. For the first time a stranger was speaking to me as an equal like before. Though insignificant then, it opened doors to a whole new way of being seen, and seeing myself.
To make sure the neuroma did not reappear, I received radiation treatment for two hours regularly, during which I loved listening to music by Tom Waits, an eccentric (古 怪的) singer most people dislike, but I don’t care. For me, life after brain injury is like Waits’odd works. Out of failure, ugliness, and horror-the most unpromising raw material-a beautiful diamond can be created that shines out even more brightly because of its dark surroundings.
17．What happened to the author after his single-sided deafness
A．He lost the ability to keep balance.
B．His acoustic neuroma regrew.
C．He underwent two operations in a row.
D．His vision was accidentally damaged.
18．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The author’s efforts to rebuild his disabled body.
B．The author’s self-reflection on his cultural identity.
C．The different attitudes of the author’s family to him.
D．The considerable impact of the author’s brain injury.
19．How did the author find his talk with the boy
A．Reasonable. B．Engaging. C．Life-changing. D．In-depth.
20．What lesson did the author learn from Tom Waits’music
A．Music is the universal language of mankind.
B．Suffering often leads to new self-discovery.
C．Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear.
D．Live for yourself, not for the approval of others.
（2024·广东佛山·统考一模）75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to watch.
Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. “It’s because I’m a senior, ”said Walsh. “You don’t usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that. ”But actually, it’s more than that. Just as her profile claims, Walsh’s videos are “inspiring the world to dance like no one is watching. ”
“Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face,” Walsh said. “What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is and how much joy it gives you.”
From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes. When she was nearly 30, she got her daughter ballet lessons, which her daughter hated. So, she took her daughter out and started classes herself right away.
Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. “Everybody has to have a passion in their life,” she said. “It’s like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.’ I believe that.”
Walsh dances for fun and fitness, but also for therapy (心理治疗). She struggled through countless hardships, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don’t. She turns to her faith, her friends and of course, dance, to shine as an inspiration to those around her.
Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters,” says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared.”
21．What motivates Walsh to do hip-hop
A．Its great social benefit. B．Its growing popularity.
C．Her enthusiasm for dance. D．Her hunger for reputation.
22．What contributes to her videos’ popularity according to Walsh
A．Her advanced age. B．Her smooth moves.
C．Her endless energy. D．Her confident claim.
23．What will Walsh’s story probably inspire Gilbert to do
A．Be active in social media.
B．Set a good example to others.
C．Take full advantage of his talent.
D．Adopt a positive approach to life.
24．Which is a suitable title for the text
A．Optimistic About Life: The Way to Survive
B．Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure
C．Embracing Social Media: The Key to Success
D．Dancing with the Young: An Amazing Journey
（2023上·广东·高三校联考一模）The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!
At the Dallas-based restaurant, employees serve large scoops of ice cream handed over with love. Tom Landis has hired people with special needs for many years. But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work. Determined to create a business where friendliness mattered and kitchens were safe, he landed on ice cream.
In 2015, he opened the first ice cream shop; there are now seven franchises in cities including Asheville, El Paso, Indianapolis and Denver. Each shop creates 15 jobs in a safe environment for people with special needs. He said two more franchises were opening soon. “Our relentless mission is to employ all,” he said while interviewed by the local media.
Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake. In-store sampling events are leading to deal with some grocery stores in the coming months.
When Landis talked about the varieties of ice cream in his shops, he said, “It just works. We sell out every time.” In the sunny and brightly colored shops, employees spread kindness and happiness to their customers as they dish out extra ice cream and free sprinkles.
“That's what ice cream is,” said Landis with joy. His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.
25．What does Landis intend to provide for people with special needs
A．A kind boss. B．Huge salaries.
C．A room to live. D．Safe working places.
26．What do we know about Landis' sandwich shops
A．They didn't suit all job hunters.
B．The customers there had special needs.
C．The food there was made in factories.
D．They had a novel space for customers.
27．What does the author mainly want to convey in paragraph 4
A．The diversity of ice cream.
B．The employees’ creativity.
C．The popularity of ice cream.
D．The friendship between employees.
28．Which of the following can best describe Landis
A．Mean but energetic.
B．Successful and determined.
C．Modest and responsible.
D．Conservative but practical.
（2023上·广东梅州·高三广东梅县东山中学校考一模）It was the winter when I taught in a small country school on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I had three grades of little people in my class, all beaming with the desire to learn all they could. One little boy named David from my grade one class wanted to learn more than all the others. His round swollen face would smile up at me, reminding me over and over of his disease—leukemia. More often than not, he would be missing from our classroom for rounds of treatments.
All of us were so pleased, then, to have that happy little boy with us for Christmas. We decorated our classroom, practised for the concert, and prepared Christmas stories to share.
Two days before school let out for the three-week Christmas holiday, I read a story to the class. It was the story of “The Littlest Angel”. This little angel had an awful time in heaven. He could not adjust to the routine. He was always in trouble, bumping into other angels, tripping over clouds or dropping his halo. Nothing seemed to make his time easier until one celestial day an archangel suggested that the little angel take some items with him. Just a few things to remind him of his good old days, which might be of some help.
As I read the story, a complete silence fell over the class as each child became more involved in the plight of the angel. Everyone was sympathetic for his misfortune, including David.
The following day during our regular show-and-tell time, holding a small wooden box, David began his sharing, “This is my first tooth,” he explained. “This is a ribbon from my sister’s hair, and this is my puppy’s collar. My dad gave me this old key. My mom says this big coin is for good luck.” Even before he told us the purpose of the box, we all seemed to know. Shiny tears went dot-to-dot down the faces of the other children. The
rest of the day witnessed all of us carefully preparing items to fill David’s wooden box.
When the holidays came to a close, we all returned to our class—all except David. He had got a good chance and left for a big city to get better treatment, clutching the wooden box that held his hope and memories, and ours.
29．What can we learn about David from the first paragraph
A．His attractive smile impressed his teacher a lot.
B．Though seriously ill, he was passionate to learn.
C．His disease prevented him from going to school.
D．Though looking normal,he suffered from a fatal disease.
30．What does the underlined part “the plight” refer to
A．The past time. B．The promising future.
C．The awful situation. D．The daily routine.
31．Why did David prepare a wooden box
A．To share his items. B．To help the little angel.
C．To treat his disease. D．To hold the good memories.
32．Which of the following best describes David
A．Intelligent and diligent. B．Sociable and adventurous.
C．Strong-willed and ambitious. D．Optimistic and courageous.
（2023上·广东深圳·高三珠海市第一中学校联考期末）When Ariel Cordova-Rojas rode her bike to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, last November, she planned to go hiking and bird-watching. Bingo! A mile into her walk, she spotted a gorgeous female swan near the water’s edge. Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund care center in Manhattan, knew that swans can be aggressive. But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas wrapped her jacket around the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and cradled it in her arms. And then a thought struck her: What do I do now
Her best bet was the care center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to transport a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way Luckily, some strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a lift to a nearby subway station.
On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the feathered passenger. One guy, says Cordova-Rojas, was “sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front
of him.” And then the animal-care manager picked her up at the subway station. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by eating weights used on fishing lines.
The staff got the swan back up on her feet. She even made a boyfriend at the center — another injured swan. Sadly, the swan got a bacterial infection later. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away.
It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally.
33．Why did Cordova-Rojas determine the swan needed medical care
A．Because the swan was too aggressive.
B．Because the swan’s feet were injured badly.
C．Because the swan stayed still when she got closer.
D．Because she had worked at the Wild Bird Fund care center.
34．What was the passenger’s reaction to the swan on the subway
A．He felt disturbed by the swan. B．He was sitting on pins and needles.
C．He paid little attention to the swan. D．He was surprised at the swan’s presence.
35．What directly led to the swan’s death
A．The illness caused by bacteria. B．The fishing lines eaten by the swan.
C．The serious injury of its feet. D．The poisonous lead contained in weights.
36．What is the passage mainly about
A．Why a swan rescued still died. B．What humans could do with nature.
C．How water pollution affected wild birds. D．How far a bird lover went to save a swan.
（2023上·广东·高三校联考一模）When 34-year-old Sourabh Jain first became a father to his daughter, his view on life changed. Like any parent, his daughter became his world. However, he struggled with establishing a close connection with her in the beginning. “She was so tiny and couldn’t speak. That’s when I realized that games and books are interactive and provide an opportunity to spend hours with her, ” he recalled.
Thus he began the hunt for games and toys that not only helped him bond with his daughter but also contributed to her cognitive (认知的) development. During this search, he realized that not only are these toys and games hard to find, but they can also burn a hole in one’s pockets.
“Another realization was that it is very hard to make toys environmentally friendly. There is some amount of plastic always present and it is harmful to the environment and the little ones, ” he says.
During changing family dynamics, Sourabh observed the increasing challenge for parents who juggle work and home responsibilities at the same time. While he desired to give his daughter the world, he also tried to leave behind a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world for her. Today, he owns The EleFant — a toy rental company, or in Sourabh’s words, “a labour of love”.
The transition (过渡) from the corporate world for Sourabh was gradual. “The idea began taking shape in my mind in 2022, but I wanted a solid plan of action. I aimed to offer parents a reliable service and an effective subscription model,” he adds.
Sourabh also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the toys provided for children are not just enjoyable but also engaging and educational. In pursuit of this concept, Sourabh enlisted the expertise of a psychologist, a doctor and an ex-school principal to make sure the types of toys would be most beneficial for children.
Currently, the company has a customer base of more than 250 subscribers with over 2, 000 downloads of the application per day.
37．What challenge did Sourabh meet when tending his daughter at first
A．Forming a bond with her. B．Teaching her to speak.
C．Finding her suitable books. D．Playing games with her.
38．What did Sourabh realize when finding toys for her daughter
A．Babies need the company of toys. B．Toys are beneficial to kids.
C．Eco-friendly toys are hard to get. D．Most toys may damage pockets.
39．What kind of toys is The EleFant more likely to offer
A．Modern and plastic ones. B．Light and cheap ones.
C．Battery-charged and fun ones. D．Sustainable and age-appropriate ones.
40．Which can best describe Sourabh
A．Modest and determined. B．Business-minded and caring.
C．Wealthy and generous. D．Responsible and strict.
参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了在二战期间，妮娜·道格拉斯·汉密尔顿公爵夫人救助了很多动物，发挥了重大作用，被誉为“动物女英雄”。
1．推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her efforts.”(尼娜公爵夫人发起了一场拯救尽可能多动物的运动，并很快因其努力而被称为“动物女英雄”)可知， Duchess Nina发起了一项运动来尽可能多地救助动物，由此可推知，政府的命令令她担忧。故选B项。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段第四句“The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. ”(她工作中最具挑战性的方面是战争期间的粮食短缺。)可知，她当时面临的最大的问题就是没有足够的食物来喂养那些动物。故选C项。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“She established a center for wild animals Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war.”(她在苏格兰建立了一个野生动物中心，为鹿、狐狸和其他受到战争威胁的动物提供了一个安全的地方。)可知，她建立这个中心是为了救助野生动物。故选C项。
4．词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“Duchess Nina’s work during World War II was not without its risks. ”(Duchess Nina在二战期间的工作并非没有风险。)可知， 她经常冒着生命危险去救动物，经常开车穿过危险地带。画线词意为“危险的”。故选A项。
5．C 6．D 7．D 8．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了儿童医生Spock的生平和成就。Spock医生在哥伦比亚大学获得医学学位后，于1933年开始治疗婴儿和儿童。他通过与母亲们的交流，总结儿童成长的理论，并将这些理论融入他的第一本著作《常识婴儿和儿童护理书》。
5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“During the next ten years he continued to fit the theories about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. What he found gave birth to his first book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.(在接下来的十年里，他继续把关于孩子如何发展的理论与母亲们告诉他的孩子的情况相吻合。他的发现引发了他的第一本书《婴幼儿护理常识》。)”可知，Spock在过去十年中的发现，引发了他的第一本书。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Dr. Spock’s book was very different. He gave gentle advice to ease the fears of
new parents. Dr. Spock said his work was an effort to help parents trust their own natural abilities in caring for their children. (Spock博士的书则完全不同。他给了一些温和的建议来减轻初为父母的恐惧。Spock博士说，他的工作是为了帮助父母相信自己照顾孩子的天生能力。)”可知，Spock博士的书不同之处在于他给那些初为父母的人们一些温和的建议，由此让他们相信自己能够照顾好孩子即建立父母的信心。故选D。
7．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“Baby care experts had believed that babies must be fed at the same times every day or they would grow up to be demanding children.(婴儿护理专家认为，婴儿必须每天在同一时间喂食，否则他们长大后会成为要求很高的孩子。)”以及倒数第二段中“Dr. Spock said babies should be fed when they are hungry. He argued that babies know better than anyone about when and how much they need to eat.( Spock博士说，应该在婴儿饿的时候给他们喂食。他认为，婴儿比任何人都更清楚他们什么时候需要吃，需要吃多少。)”可知，婴儿护理专家认为，婴儿必须每天在同一时间喂食，否则他们长大后会成为要求很高的孩子，可是Spock认为应该在婴儿饿的时候给他们喂食即父母应该在必要时给婴儿喂奶。故选D。
8．主旨大意题。根据第一段“During the next ten years he continued to fit the theories about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. What he found gave birth to his first book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.(在接下来的十年里，他继续把关于孩子如何发展的理论与母亲们告诉他的孩子的情况相吻合。他的发现引发了他的第一本书《婴幼儿护理常识》。)”以及通读全文，本文主要介绍了儿童医生Spock的生平和成就。Spock医生在哥伦比亚大学获得医学学位后，于1933年开始治疗婴儿和儿童。他通过与母亲们的交流，总结儿童成长的理论，并将这些理论融入他的第一本著作《常识婴儿和儿童护理书》。A选项“An introduction to Spock and his book.(介绍Spock和他的书。)”概括文章的主要内容，符合题意。故选A。
9．B 10．B 11．C 12．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者看到妈妈对职业女性的憧憬和羡慕，用鼓励的方式帮妈妈实现梦想的故事，彰显了亲情之爱。
9．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it.(然而，从她对职业女性的好奇和态度中，我可以看出她羡慕她们的财务自由和随之而来的自尊)”可知，作者妈妈对职业女性的态度是好奇的，羡慕职业女性因工作所带来的财政自由和自尊，故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段“For years, I watched het effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family. Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all.(多年来，我看到她毫不费力地点亮了与陌生人和家人的谈话。她的同情心和打动人心的
能力能让任何人开怀大笑，即使这个故事本身并不适用于他们)”可知，作者妈妈在与人交流和逗笑他人方面上有天赋，所以推荐妈妈去当一名单口相声演员。故选B。
11．推理判断题。根据第四段“She was not surprised as she had hinted at it for long. But then she saw those little notes. She started to weep with her hands full of notes. She could not believe the support was real.(她并不感到惊讶，因为她早就得到暗示过了。但后来她看到了那些小纸条。她开始哭了，手里拿满了纸条。她不敢相信这种支持是真的)”可推知，妈妈看到纸条的反应十分感动和受鼓励，故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据最后一段“For many parents, their children’s careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom’s is mine.(对许多父母来说，孩子的事业是他们最大的成就，但对我来说，妈妈的事业就是我的)”可知，作者最大的成就是支持妈妈的梦想。故选A。
13．B 14．D 15．B 16．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Elsa Olivetti博士为更好的可持续电池生产所做的努力。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段“When she started her work at MIT, she was excited about discovering the secrets of sustainable battery production. (当她开始在麻省理工学院工作时，她对发现可持续电池生产的秘密感到兴奋。)”可知，Olivetti博士对使电池更具可持续性感兴趣。故选B项。
14．细节理解题。根据第二段“She discovered a big challenge: finding and getting a special material called tantalum, which is not easy to find but necessary for the production of LLZO. (她发现了一个巨大的挑战：找到并获得一种叫做钽的特殊材料，这种材料不容易找到，但却是生产LLZO所必需的。)”可知，钽对LLZO的生产很重要。故选D项。
15．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Then, Dr. Olivetti aims to figure out a creative solution to the challenge. She worked with industry leaders to develop sustainable mining practices and called on policy changes to support a better supply chain, which proves effective.(然后，奥利维蒂博士的目标是找出一个创造性的解决方案来应对这一挑战。她与行业领袖合作，制定可持续的采矿实践，并呼吁改变政策，以支持更好的供应链，这被证明是有效的。)”可知，Olivetti博士在应对电池生产中的挑战时，和行业领袖一起工作。故选B项。
16．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段中“Each step we take towards more efficient and environmentally-friendly battery technology is a step towards a better world. (我们朝着更高效、更环保的电池技术迈出的每一步，都是朝着更美好的世界迈出的一步。)”可知，本文主要讲述了Elsa Olivetti博士为更好的可持续电池生产所做的努力，所以本文中心思想是研究更好的电池。故选D项。
17．B 18．D 19．C 20．B
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者神经瘤复发后，造成了脑损伤，对他影响很大，但是一次作者与一个小男孩平等地对话，改变了他的生活，让他以全新的方式看待自己。作者感悟到：苦难常常会带来新的自我发现。
17．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The removal of the neuroma caused my temporary balance issues and permanent hearing loss in one ear.(神经瘤的切除导致了我暂时的平衡问题和一只耳朵的永久性听力损失。)”和第二段中“Unexpectedly, the neuroma came back years later.(没想到几年后神经瘤又复发了。)”可知，作者单侧耳聋后，他的听神经瘤又长出来了。故选B。
18．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Overnight my whole identity had changed. I used to effortlessly leap up the stairs two at a time, but now it takes fifteen minutes to struggle. Attempts at the recovery of the old me proved to be fruitless. My family role also shifted from a father to a dependent child, and coupled with my communication problems, this led to increased frustration (沮丧) and anger.(一夜之间，我的整个身份都变了。以前我可以毫不费力地一次跳两层楼梯，但现在需要十五分钟才能挣扎。恢复旧我的尝试被证明是徒劳的。我的家庭角色也从父亲转变为受抚养的孩子，再加上我的沟通问题，这导致我的沮丧和愤怒增加。)”可知，第三段主要讲了作者的脑损伤对他影响很大。故选D。
19．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“For the first time a stranger was speaking to me as an equal like before. Though insignificant then, it opened doors to a whole new way of being seen, and seeing myself.(第一次有一个陌生人像以前一样平等地和我说话。虽然当时微不足道，但它为人们以全新的方式被看待和看待自己打开了大门。)”可推知，作者认为与男孩的谈话改变了他的生活，让他以全新的方式看待自己，故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For me, life after brain injury is like Waits’odd works. Out of failure, ugliness, and horror-the most unpromising raw material-a beautiful diamond can be created that shines out even more brightly because of its dark surroundings.(对我来说，脑损伤后的生活就像Waits的奇葩作品。从失败、丑陋和恐怖这些最没有希望的原材料中，可以创造出一颗美丽的钻石，它在黑暗的环境中更加闪耀)”可知，作者认为Waits的音乐作品让他懂得，失败、丑陋和恐怖这些最没有希望的原材料可以创造出一颗美丽的钻石，它在黑暗的环境中更加闪耀，这说明作者意识到自己经历的疾病苦难，会让他更加闪耀，由此可推知，作者从Tom Waits的音乐中学到的教训是：苦难常常会带来新的自我发现，故选B。
21．C 22．A 23．D 24．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注，鼓舞了大家的故事。
21．细节理解题。由文章第五段中“Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. (沃尔什认为，她一生对舞蹈的热情是她今天的动力)”可知，她对舞蹈的热情促使她跳这种舞。故选C。
22．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. (沃尔什认为，这些视频之所以受欢迎，是因为她已经75岁了)”可知，她认为让她的视频大受欢迎的原因是她的高龄。故选A。
23．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters, ”says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared. ” (吉尔伯特是沃尔什的追随者之一，他说沃尔什每天都在激励他。“她是一个美丽的灵魂，她教会了我，年龄和身材都无关紧要。只要你感觉良好，那才是最重要的，”吉尔伯特说。“我真的很感激沃尔什在我32岁的时候教会我充实地生活，不要再害怕了。”)”可推知，沃尔什的故事可能会激励吉尔伯特对生活采取积极的态度，不再害怕了。故选D。
24．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to watch. (75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注。沃尔什在网上更广为人知的名字是“斯蒂芬妮女士”，她在社交媒体上的一些视频吸引了200多万人观看)”可知，文章主要介绍了75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注，鼓舞了大家。由此可知，B选项“Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure (永远年轻的舞蹈：一个鼓舞人心的人物)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选B。
25．D 26．A 27．B 28．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。
25．细节理解题。根据第一段“The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!”（不断增长的冰淇淋特许经营权是餐馆老板汤姆·兰迪斯的创意，他想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业工作创造一个安全的空间，而且味道好极了！）可知，Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。故选D项。
26．细节理解题。根据第二段“But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work.”（但他不能总是为每个来他快节奏的三明治店和披萨店找
工作的人提供工作。）可知，Landis的三明治商店并不适合所有的求职者。故选A项。
27．推理判断题。根据第四段“Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake.”（员工们是冰淇淋店一些最佳创意的幕后推手，这些冰淇淋店以其有趣的口味而自豪，比如最畅销的Dr Pepper巧克力片，以及其他最受欢迎的口味，比如Cold Brew&Cookies和Strawberry Milkshake）可知，员工们很有创造力。故选B项。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段“The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!”（不断增长的冰淇淋特许经营权是餐馆老板汤姆·兰迪斯的创意，他想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业工作创造一个安全的空间，而且味道好极了！）可知，Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。Landis是有责任心的人。根据最后一段“His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.”（他的员工都是英雄。“他们引领着我，”他补充道。）可知，Landis是谦虚的。故选C项。
29．B 30．C 31．D 32．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者班上的“小天使”的故事。
29．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One little boy named David from my grade one class wanted to learn more than all the others. His round swollen face would smile up at me, reminding me over and over of his disease—leukemia.(我一年级班上一个叫大卫的小男孩比其他所有的人都想学得更多。他那肿胀的圆脸会朝我微笑，一遍又一遍地提醒我他的病——白血病。)”可知，David比所有的人都想学的更多，但是他患上白血病，由此可知，David虽然病得很重，但他对学习充满热情。故选B项。
30．词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“This little angel had an awful time in heaven. He could not adjust to the routine. He was always in trouble, bumping into other angels, tripping over clouds or dropping his halo.(这个小天使在天堂过得很糟糕。他不能适应这种例行公事。他总是遇到麻烦，撞到其他天使，被云绊倒，或者掉下他的光环。)”可知，小天使在天堂上遇到很多的麻烦，境遇很糟糕，结合划线单词前的“As I read the story, a complete silence fell over the class as each child became more involved in…(当我读到这个故事的时候，全班鸦雀无声，每个孩子都更加关注着……。)”可知，作者读完小天使的故事，孩子们都关注着的应是小天使的“困境”，由此可知，划线单词的意思应与“困境”意义相近。故选C项。
31．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Nothing seemed to make his time easier until one celestial day an archangel suggested that the little angel take some items with him. Just a few things to remind him of his good old days,
which might be of some help.(似乎没有什么能让他的日子好过些，直到有一天，一位大天使建议小天使带走一些东西。只是一些能让他想起过去美好时光的东西，也许会有所帮助。)”可知，作者讲述的小天使的故事中，大天使建议小天使带走一些让他想起过去美好时光的东西，结合倒数第二段中的“The following day during our regular show-and-tell time, holding a small wooden box, David began his sharing, “This is my first tooth,” he explained. “This is a ribbon from my sister’s hair, and this is my puppy’s collar. My dad gave me this old key. My mom says this big coin is for good luck.”(第二天，在我们的常规展示时间，大卫拿着一个小木盒开始分享，“这是我的第一颗牙齿，”他解释道。“这是我妹妹头发上的丝带，这是我小狗的项圈。我爸爸给了我一把旧钥匙。我妈妈说这个大硬币代表好运。”)”可知，David带来的盒子里都是一些让他能想起的过去美好时光的东西，由此可知，David准备一个木盒子是为了留住美好的回忆。故选D项。
32．推理判断题。根据首段中的“His round swollen face would smile up at me, reminding me over and over of his disease—leukemia.(他那肿胀的圆脸会朝我微笑，一遍又一遍地提醒我他的病——白血病。)”可知，David患上白血病仍然对着作者微笑，说明David是一个乐观的孩子，结合倒数第二段中的“The following day during our regular show-and-tell time, holding a small wooden box, David began his sharing, “This is my first tooth,” he explained. “This is a ribbon from my sister’s hair, and this is my puppy’s collar. My dad gave me this old key. My mom says this big coin is for good luck. 第二天，在我们的常规展示时间，大卫拿着一个小木盒开始分享，“这是我的第一颗牙齿，”他解释道。“这是我妹妹头发上的丝带，这是我小狗的项圈。我爸爸给了我一把旧钥匙。我妈妈说这个大硬币代表好运。”)”可知，作者讲述完“小天使”的故事后，第二天David准备了一个小木盒与大家分享他的美好回忆，由此可知，在David知道自己患有重病，也许会离开大家，他仍能够勇敢面对，综上信息可知，David是一个乐观而又有勇气的孩子。故选D项。
33．C 34．C 35．A 36．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位鸟类爱好者Ariel Cordova-Rojas不辞辛劳地救助一只受伤的天鹅的故事。
33．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.(但当她走近这只鸟时，它一动不动)”和第二段首句“She was certain that the bird needed medical attention.(她确信这只鸟需要治疗)”可知，Cordova-Rojas靠近天鹅时它一动不动，所以Cordova-Rojas认为它需要治疗，故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据第四段中“On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the feathered passenger. One guy, says Cordova-Rojas, was ‘sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front of him.’(在地铁上，似乎没有人对这位长着羽毛的乘客感到特别不安。Cordova-Rojas说，有一个人‘正坐在我面前玩手机。我不知道他是否注意到他前面有一只天鹅。’)”可知，在地铁上乘客
们没有过多关注这只天鹅。故选C。
35．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Sadly, the swan got a bacterial infection later. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away.(不幸的是，这只天鹅后来感染了细菌。Cordova-Rojas救了她两个月后，她去世了)”可知，天鹅是由于细菌感染导致的疾病而去世的，故选A。
36．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段“It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally.(这是一个令人失望的结局，但真实的故事是一些人为了拯救大城市里的一只天鹅愿意走多远)”可知，文文章讲述了一位鸟类爱好者Ariel Cordova-Rojas不辞辛劳地救助一只受伤的天鹅的故事，故选D。
37．A 38．C 39．D 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sourabh在为女儿寻找玩具的过程中，自己创办玩具租赁公司为父母们提供方便的故事。
37．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, he struggled with establishing a close connection with her in the beginning.(然而，一开始，他很难与她建立亲密的关系)”可知，Sourabh发现很难和那么小的孩子沟通并建立亲密的关系。故选A。
38．细节理解题。根据第二段“During this search, he realized that not only are these toys and games hard to find, but they can also burn a hole in one’s pockets.(在这次搜索中，他意识到这些玩具和游戏不仅很难找到，而且还会让自己的口袋“吃不消”)”和第三段“Another realization was that it is very hard to make toys environmentally friendly.(另一个认识是，制造环保玩具是非常困难的)”可知，环保的玩具很难被找到。故选C。
39．细节理解题。根据第四段“While he desired to give his daughter the world, he also tried to leave behind a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world for her.(虽然他想给女儿一个世界，但他也试图为她留下一个更清洁、更环保、更可持续的世界)”以及倒数第二段“In pursuit of this concept, Sourabh enlisted the expertise of a psychologist, a doctor and an ex-school principal to make sure the types of toys would be most beneficial for children.(为了追求这一概念，Sourabh聘请了心理学家、医生和前校长的专业知识，以确保玩具的类型对儿童最有利)”可知，Sourabh的公司会提供环保的、适合年龄的玩具。故选D。
40．推理判断题。根据第二段“Thus he began the hunt for games and toys that not only helped him bond with his daughter but also contributed to her cognitive (认知的) development. During this search, he realized that not only are these toys and games hard to find, but they can also burn a hole in one’s pockets.(因此，他开始寻找游戏和玩具，这些不仅有助于他与女儿建立联系，而且有助于她的认知发展。在寻找的过程中，他意识到这些玩具和游戏不仅很难找到，而且还会让自己的口袋“吃不消”)”可知，Sourabh对女儿是体贴、有爱心的；而他在
为女儿找玩具的过程中发现商机，进面创办玩具租赁公司，说明他是有商业头脑的。故选B。
（2024·广东·校联考二模）During World War II, Duchess Nina Douglas-Hamilton played a vital role in looking after animals.
As the war broke out, the government issued orders for the mass killing livestock (家畜) to prevent them from being captured or destroyed by the enemy. Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her efforts.
Duchess Nina worked with local farmers and animal owners to relocate animals to safer areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. She also established a network of volunteers who helped to care for animals during the war. She organized feeding programs, medical care and transportation, ensuring that animals were well looked after even during the most difficult times. The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. So she established a vegetable garden and used leftovers to create nutritious meals for animals. She also reached out to the public for donations of food and supplies, and was able to secure enough resources to keep animals healthy and fed.
In addition to her work with domestic animals, Duchess Nina w s also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation. She established a center for wild animals Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war. She also worked with local protection groups to protect natural habitats.
Duchess Nina’s work during World War II was not without its risks. She frequently risked her life to save animals, often driving through perilous areas.
Sadly, some people saw her efforts as a distraction from the war effort. However, she continued to work tirelessly for animals. After the war, Duchess Nina’s work was recognized by the government and she got an important award for her services to animals.
1．How did Duchess Nina probably feel when she heard the government’s orders
A．Calm. B．Worried. C．Excited. D．Encouraged.
2．What was the biggest problem that Duchess Nina faced
A．Nobody gave her any donations.
B．She couldn’t find enough volunteers.
C．The animals didn’t have enough food to eat.
D．Local farmers didn’t give her enough support.
3．Why did Duchess Nina start the center in Scotland
A．To keep domestic animals there.
B．To attract local protection groups.
C．To provide a home for wild animals.
D．To offer a safe place to animal owners.
4．What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Dangerous. B．Urban. C．Faraway. D．Poor.
（2024上·广东东莞·高三统考期末）Benjamin Spock was a famous doctor for children. He completed his medical degree at Columbia University in New York City and began to treat babies and children in 1933. During the next ten years he continued to fit the theories about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. What he found gave birth to his first book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.
Before Dr. Spock’s book appeared, the most popular guide to raising children was Psychological Care of Infant and Child, whose writer was John B．Watson. He urged extreme firmness in dealing with children. The book warned parents never to kiss, hug or physically comfort their children.
Dr. Spock’s book was very different. He gave gentle advice to ease the fears of new parents. Dr. Spock said his work was an effort to help parents trust their own natural abilities in caring for their children. He emphasized that parents’ “natural loving care” for their children is most important.
Dr. Spock based much of his advice on the research and findings of the famous Austrian psychoanalyst (精神分析学家), Sigmund Freud. “I was interested in how children grow emotionally. And I think Freud has given us a very good explanation of development. ”
Dr. Spock’s book discusses the mental and emotional development of children. It urges parents to use that information to decide how to deal with their babies when they are crying, hungry or tired. For example, Dr. Spock dismissed the popular idea of exactly timed feedings for babies. Baby care experts had believed that babies must be fed at the same times every day or they would grow up to be demanding children.
Dr. Spock said babies should be fed when they are hungry. He argued that babies know better than anyone about when and how much they need to eat. He did not believe that feeding babies when they cry in hunger would make them more demanding.
750, 000 copies of the book were sold during the year after its release.
5．What may contribute to Spock’s first book
A．His fame.
B．His mother
C．His discovery.
D．His education.
6．In what way does Spock’s book differ from others
A．Covering professional theories.
B．Offering expert suggestions.
C．Including comprehensive contents.
D．Building up parents’ confidence.
7．Which of the following statements would Dr. Spock agree with
A．Parents should hug babies regularly.
B．Parents should warn babies of danger.
C．Parents should follow Watson’s opinions.
D．Parents should feed babies when necessary.
8．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．An introduction to Spock and his book.
B．Stories about Spock as a famous doctor.
C．Differences between two baby care books.
D．Influences of Spock’s book on other experts.
（2024上·广东惠州·高三统考一模）My mom spent years as a stay-at-home mom so that my brothers and I could focus on our education. However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it. When I asked her about working again, she would tell me to focus on achieving my dream. I knew she had once dreamed for herself.
For years, I watched het effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family. Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all. “Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian ” “It is too late for me, son,” she responded, laughing at the idea. I could not bear to watch her struggle between ambition and doubt.
Her birthday was coming up. Although I had already bought her a present, I knew what I actually wanted to give her. I placed little notes of encouragement inside the present. I asked my family and her friends to do the same. Eventually I had collected 146 notes, and each with the same sentiment: “You are humorous, full of life,
and ready to take on the stage.”
On the day of her birthday, my mom unwrapped my present. She was not surprised as she had hinted at it for long. But then she saw those little notes. She started to weep with her hands full of notes. She could not believe the support was real.
Within two months, my mom gave her first performance in a New York comedy club. I have read the notes countless times with my mom. They are framed and line the walls of her new office space that she rented with the profits she made from working as a professional comedian. For many parents, their children’s careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom’s is mine.
9．What was the attitude of the author’s mother to working women
A．She was curious about their income. B．She admired what work brought them.
C．She felt indifferent to working women. D．She appreciated their ambitions in finance.
10．According to the author, what makes his mother a good comedian
A．Her effort in making friends. B．Her talent to bring people joy.
C．Her curiosity about working women. D．Her desire for financial independence.
11．How did his mother feel when reading the notes on her birthday
A．Amazed and hesitant. B．Sad and disappointed.
C．Moved and encouraged. D．Delighted and proud.
12．What is the author’s greatest accomplishment
A．Supporting Mom’s dream. B．Achieving his own dream.
C．Securing financial freedom. D．Becoming a successful comedian.
（2024上·广东深圳·高三统考期末）Dr. Elsa Olivetti has always been interested in how materials science can change the way we store energy. When she started her work at MIT, she was excited about discovering the secrets of sustainable battery production.
During her research, her main focus was on a special kind of battery, called solid-state batteries, and a material named LLZO. She discovered a big challenge: finding and getting a special material called tantalum, which is not easy to find but necessary for the production of LLZO. This inspired her to look at the whole process of making batteries beyond the laboratory, from getting the materials to producing the final product.
Dr. Olivetti and her team looked into how these materials are mined, processed, and turned into batteries. They found that if we want to use more electric cars in the future, we need to get much better at producing and delivering materials like tantalum. Then, Dr. Olivetti aims to figure out a creative solution to the challenge. She
worked with industry leaders to develop sustainable mining practices and called on policy changes to support a better supply chain, which proves effective.
Dr. Olivetti stresses that her work is not meant to replace traditional methods. Instead, it’s meant to help make the battery production better by looking broadly at the things that could make energy storage efficient. Looking ahead, Dr. Olivetti remains committed to improving sustainable energy storage. She wants to make the production process less wasteful and more cost-effective, creating a future where energy storage is not only good but also kind to our planet.
Reflecting on her work, Dr. Olivetti often says that what she does is more than just science. “Each step we take towards more efficient and environmentally-friendly battery technology is a step towards a better world,” stressing the importance of curiosity and perseverance in the pursuit of scientific exploration.
13．What was Dr. Olivetti’s interest in her work at MIT
A．Making electric cars cheaper. B．Making batteries more sustainable.
C．Figuring out ways to mine materials. D．Dealing with challenges of production.
14．Why is tantalum important in Dr. Olivetti’s research
A．It reduces production costs. B．It helps sustainable mining.
C．It is a common battery material. D．It is important for LLZO production.
15．How did Dr. Olivetti deal with the challenges in battery production
A．She focused on lab experiments.
B．She worked with industry leaders.
C．She developed a new type of electric car.
D．She replaced old methods with modern ones.
16．What is the passage mainly about
A．The Science of Battery. B．The Future of Electric Cars.
C．The Importance of Tantalum. D．The Work on Better Batteries.
（2024上·广东·高三统考期末）About 30 years ago, an acoustic neuroma (听神经瘤) was found inside my body. The removal of the neuroma caused my temporary balance issues and permanent hearing loss in one ear. Apart from this, I was fine.
Unexpectedly, the neuroma came back years later. It had to be removed again. Otherwise it would threaten the rest of my brain. When I awoke from the second operation, I had stroke-like symptoms. The whole right side of my body almost stopped functioning, and still does.
Overnight my whole identity had changed. I used to effortlessly leap up the stairs two at a time, but now it takes fifteen minutes to struggle. Attempts at the recovery of the old me proved to be fruitless. My family role also shifted from a father to a dependent child, and coupled with my communication problems, this led to increased frustration (沮丧) and anger.
There were concerns too about whether I would ever be accepted again in the wider world. Soon after this I just managed to swim in a pool. A ten-year-old boy I didn’t know came up and asked me if I had been on the water slide yet. As politely as possible, I said no, and we struck up a conversation about it. For the first time a stranger was speaking to me as an equal like before. Though insignificant then, it opened doors to a whole new way of being seen, and seeing myself.
To make sure the neuroma did not reappear, I received radiation treatment for two hours regularly, during which I loved listening to music by Tom Waits, an eccentric (古 怪的) singer most people dislike, but I don’t care. For me, life after brain injury is like Waits’odd works. Out of failure, ugliness, and horror-the most unpromising raw material-a beautiful diamond can be created that shines out even more brightly because of its dark surroundings.
17．What happened to the author after his single-sided deafness
A．He lost the ability to keep balance.
B．His acoustic neuroma regrew.
C．He underwent two operations in a row.
D．His vision was accidentally damaged.
18．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The author’s efforts to rebuild his disabled body.
B．The author’s self-reflection on his cultural identity.
C．The different attitudes of the author’s family to him.
D．The considerable impact of the author’s brain injury.
19．How did the author find his talk with the boy
A．Reasonable. B．Engaging. C．Life-changing. D．In-depth.
20．What lesson did the author learn from Tom Waits’music
A．Music is the universal language of mankind.
B．Suffering often leads to new self-discovery.
C．Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear.
D．Live for yourself, not for the approval of others.
（2024·广东佛山·统考一模）75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to watch.
Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. “It’s because I’m a senior, ”said Walsh. “You don’t usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that. ”But actually, it’s more than that. Just as her profile claims, Walsh’s videos are “inspiring the world to dance like no one is watching. ”
“Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face,” Walsh said. “What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is and how much joy it gives you.”
From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes. When she was nearly 30, she got her daughter ballet lessons, which her daughter hated. So, she took her daughter out and started classes herself right away.
Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. “Everybody has to have a passion in their life,” she said. “It’s like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.’ I believe that.”
Walsh dances for fun and fitness, but also for therapy (心理治疗). She struggled through countless hardships, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don’t. She turns to her faith, her friends and of course, dance, to shine as an inspiration to those around her.
Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters,” says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared.”
21．What motivates Walsh to do hip-hop
A．Its great social benefit. B．Its growing popularity.
C．Her enthusiasm for dance. D．Her hunger for reputation.
22．What contributes to her videos’ popularity according to Walsh
A．Her advanced age. B．Her smooth moves.
C．Her endless energy. D．Her confident claim.
23．What will Walsh’s story probably inspire Gilbert to do
A．Be active in social media.
B．Set a good example to others.
C．Take full advantage of his talent.
D．Adopt a positive approach to life.
24．Which is a suitable title for the text
A．Optimistic About Life: The Way to Survive
B．Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure
C．Embracing Social Media: The Key to Success
D．Dancing with the Young: An Amazing Journey
（2023上·广东·高三校联考一模）The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!
At the Dallas-based restaurant, employees serve large scoops of ice cream handed over with love. Tom Landis has hired people with special needs for many years. But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work. Determined to create a business where friendliness mattered and kitchens were safe, he landed on ice cream.
In 2015, he opened the first ice cream shop; there are now seven franchises in cities including Asheville, El Paso, Indianapolis and Denver. Each shop creates 15 jobs in a safe environment for people with special needs. He said two more franchises were opening soon. “Our relentless mission is to employ all,” he said while interviewed by the local media.
Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake. In-store sampling events are leading to deal with some grocery stores in the coming months.
When Landis talked about the varieties of ice cream in his shops, he said, “It just works. We sell out every time.” In the sunny and brightly colored shops, employees spread kindness and happiness to their customers as they dish out extra ice cream and free sprinkles.
“That's what ice cream is,” said Landis with joy. His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.
25．What does Landis intend to provide for people with special needs
A．A kind boss. B．Huge salaries.
C．A room to live. D．Safe working places.
26．What do we know about Landis' sandwich shops
A．They didn't suit all job hunters.
B．The customers there had special needs.
C．The food there was made in factories.
D．They had a novel space for customers.
27．What does the author mainly want to convey in paragraph 4
A．The diversity of ice cream.
B．The employees’ creativity.
C．The popularity of ice cream.
D．The friendship between employees.
28．Which of the following can best describe Landis
A．Mean but energetic.
B．Successful and determined.
C．Modest and responsible.
D．Conservative but practical.
（2023上·广东梅州·高三广东梅县东山中学校考一模）It was the winter when I taught in a small country school on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I had three grades of little people in my class, all beaming with the desire to learn all they could. One little boy named David from my grade one class wanted to learn more than all the others. His round swollen face would smile up at me, reminding me over and over of his disease—leukemia. More often than not, he would be missing from our classroom for rounds of treatments.
All of us were so pleased, then, to have that happy little boy with us for Christmas. We decorated our classroom, practised for the concert, and prepared Christmas stories to share.
Two days before school let out for the three-week Christmas holiday, I read a story to the class. It was the story of “The Littlest Angel”. This little angel had an awful time in heaven. He could not adjust to the routine. He was always in trouble, bumping into other angels, tripping over clouds or dropping his halo. Nothing seemed to make his time easier until one celestial day an archangel suggested that the little angel take some items with him. Just a few things to remind him of his good old days, which might be of some help.
As I read the story, a complete silence fell over the class as each child became more involved in the plight of the angel. Everyone was sympathetic for his misfortune, including David.
The following day during our regular show-and-tell time, holding a small wooden box, David began his sharing, “This is my first tooth,” he explained. “This is a ribbon from my sister’s hair, and this is my puppy’s collar. My dad gave me this old key. My mom says this big coin is for good luck.” Even before he told us the purpose of the box, we all seemed to know. Shiny tears went dot-to-dot down the faces of the other children. The
rest of the day witnessed all of us carefully preparing items to fill David’s wooden box.
When the holidays came to a close, we all returned to our class—all except David. He had got a good chance and left for a big city to get better treatment, clutching the wooden box that held his hope and memories, and ours.
29．What can we learn about David from the first paragraph
A．His attractive smile impressed his teacher a lot.
B．Though seriously ill, he was passionate to learn.
C．His disease prevented him from going to school.
D．Though looking normal,he suffered from a fatal disease.
30．What does the underlined part “the plight” refer to
A．The past time. B．The promising future.
C．The awful situation. D．The daily routine.
31．Why did David prepare a wooden box
A．To share his items. B．To help the little angel.
C．To treat his disease. D．To hold the good memories.
32．Which of the following best describes David
A．Intelligent and diligent. B．Sociable and adventurous.
C．Strong-willed and ambitious. D．Optimistic and courageous.
（2023上·广东深圳·高三珠海市第一中学校联考期末）When Ariel Cordova-Rojas rode her bike to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, last November, she planned to go hiking and bird-watching. Bingo! A mile into her walk, she spotted a gorgeous female swan near the water’s edge. Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund care center in Manhattan, knew that swans can be aggressive. But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas wrapped her jacket around the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and cradled it in her arms. And then a thought struck her: What do I do now
Her best bet was the care center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to transport a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way Luckily, some strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a lift to a nearby subway station.
On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the feathered passenger. One guy, says Cordova-Rojas, was “sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front
of him.” And then the animal-care manager picked her up at the subway station. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by eating weights used on fishing lines.
The staff got the swan back up on her feet. She even made a boyfriend at the center — another injured swan. Sadly, the swan got a bacterial infection later. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away.
It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally.
33．Why did Cordova-Rojas determine the swan needed medical care
A．Because the swan was too aggressive.
B．Because the swan’s feet were injured badly.
C．Because the swan stayed still when she got closer.
D．Because she had worked at the Wild Bird Fund care center.
34．What was the passenger’s reaction to the swan on the subway
A．He felt disturbed by the swan. B．He was sitting on pins and needles.
C．He paid little attention to the swan. D．He was surprised at the swan’s presence.
35．What directly led to the swan’s death
A．The illness caused by bacteria. B．The fishing lines eaten by the swan.
C．The serious injury of its feet. D．The poisonous lead contained in weights.
36．What is the passage mainly about
A．Why a swan rescued still died. B．What humans could do with nature.
C．How water pollution affected wild birds. D．How far a bird lover went to save a swan.
（2023上·广东·高三校联考一模）When 34-year-old Sourabh Jain first became a father to his daughter, his view on life changed. Like any parent, his daughter became his world. However, he struggled with establishing a close connection with her in the beginning. “She was so tiny and couldn’t speak. That’s when I realized that games and books are interactive and provide an opportunity to spend hours with her, ” he recalled.
Thus he began the hunt for games and toys that not only helped him bond with his daughter but also contributed to her cognitive (认知的) development. During this search, he realized that not only are these toys and games hard to find, but they can also burn a hole in one’s pockets.
“Another realization was that it is very hard to make toys environmentally friendly. There is some amount of plastic always present and it is harmful to the environment and the little ones, ” he says.
During changing family dynamics, Sourabh observed the increasing challenge for parents who juggle work and home responsibilities at the same time. While he desired to give his daughter the world, he also tried to leave behind a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world for her. Today, he owns The EleFant — a toy rental company, or in Sourabh’s words, “a labour of love”.
The transition (过渡) from the corporate world for Sourabh was gradual. “The idea began taking shape in my mind in 2022, but I wanted a solid plan of action. I aimed to offer parents a reliable service and an effective subscription model,” he adds.
Sourabh also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the toys provided for children are not just enjoyable but also engaging and educational. In pursuit of this concept, Sourabh enlisted the expertise of a psychologist, a doctor and an ex-school principal to make sure the types of toys would be most beneficial for children.
Currently, the company has a customer base of more than 250 subscribers with over 2, 000 downloads of the application per day.
37．What challenge did Sourabh meet when tending his daughter at first
A．Forming a bond with her. B．Teaching her to speak.
C．Finding her suitable books. D．Playing games with her.
38．What did Sourabh realize when finding toys for her daughter
A．Babies need the company of toys. B．Toys are beneficial to kids.
C．Eco-friendly toys are hard to get. D．Most toys may damage pockets.
39．What kind of toys is The EleFant more likely to offer
A．Modern and plastic ones. B．Light and cheap ones.
C．Battery-charged and fun ones. D．Sustainable and age-appropriate ones.
40．Which can best describe Sourabh
A．Modest and determined. B．Business-minded and caring.
C．Wealthy and generous. D．Responsible and strict.
参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了在二战期间，妮娜·道格拉斯·汉密尔顿公爵夫人救助了很多动物，发挥了重大作用，被誉为“动物女英雄”。
1．推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her efforts.”(尼娜公爵夫人发起了一场拯救尽可能多动物的运动，并很快因其努力而被称为“动物女英雄”)可知， Duchess Nina发起了一项运动来尽可能多地救助动物，由此可推知，政府的命令令她担忧。故选B项。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段第四句“The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. ”(她工作中最具挑战性的方面是战争期间的粮食短缺。)可知，她当时面临的最大的问题就是没有足够的食物来喂养那些动物。故选C项。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“She established a center for wild animals Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war.”(她在苏格兰建立了一个野生动物中心，为鹿、狐狸和其他受到战争威胁的动物提供了一个安全的地方。)可知，她建立这个中心是为了救助野生动物。故选C项。
4．词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“Duchess Nina’s work during World War II was not without its risks. ”(Duchess Nina在二战期间的工作并非没有风险。)可知， 她经常冒着生命危险去救动物，经常开车穿过危险地带。画线词意为“危险的”。故选A项。
5．C 6．D 7．D 8．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了儿童医生Spock的生平和成就。Spock医生在哥伦比亚大学获得医学学位后，于1933年开始治疗婴儿和儿童。他通过与母亲们的交流，总结儿童成长的理论，并将这些理论融入他的第一本著作《常识婴儿和儿童护理书》。
5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“During the next ten years he continued to fit the theories about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. What he found gave birth to his first book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.(在接下来的十年里，他继续把关于孩子如何发展的理论与母亲们告诉他的孩子的情况相吻合。他的发现引发了他的第一本书《婴幼儿护理常识》。)”可知，Spock在过去十年中的发现，引发了他的第一本书。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Dr. Spock’s book was very different. He gave gentle advice to ease the fears of
new parents. Dr. Spock said his work was an effort to help parents trust their own natural abilities in caring for their children. (Spock博士的书则完全不同。他给了一些温和的建议来减轻初为父母的恐惧。Spock博士说，他的工作是为了帮助父母相信自己照顾孩子的天生能力。)”可知，Spock博士的书不同之处在于他给那些初为父母的人们一些温和的建议，由此让他们相信自己能够照顾好孩子即建立父母的信心。故选D。
7．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“Baby care experts had believed that babies must be fed at the same times every day or they would grow up to be demanding children.(婴儿护理专家认为，婴儿必须每天在同一时间喂食，否则他们长大后会成为要求很高的孩子。)”以及倒数第二段中“Dr. Spock said babies should be fed when they are hungry. He argued that babies know better than anyone about when and how much they need to eat.( Spock博士说，应该在婴儿饿的时候给他们喂食。他认为，婴儿比任何人都更清楚他们什么时候需要吃，需要吃多少。)”可知，婴儿护理专家认为，婴儿必须每天在同一时间喂食，否则他们长大后会成为要求很高的孩子，可是Spock认为应该在婴儿饿的时候给他们喂食即父母应该在必要时给婴儿喂奶。故选D。
8．主旨大意题。根据第一段“During the next ten years he continued to fit the theories about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. What he found gave birth to his first book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.(在接下来的十年里，他继续把关于孩子如何发展的理论与母亲们告诉他的孩子的情况相吻合。他的发现引发了他的第一本书《婴幼儿护理常识》。)”以及通读全文，本文主要介绍了儿童医生Spock的生平和成就。Spock医生在哥伦比亚大学获得医学学位后，于1933年开始治疗婴儿和儿童。他通过与母亲们的交流，总结儿童成长的理论，并将这些理论融入他的第一本著作《常识婴儿和儿童护理书》。A选项“An introduction to Spock and his book.(介绍Spock和他的书。)”概括文章的主要内容，符合题意。故选A。
9．B 10．B 11．C 12．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者看到妈妈对职业女性的憧憬和羡慕，用鼓励的方式帮妈妈实现梦想的故事，彰显了亲情之爱。
9．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it.(然而，从她对职业女性的好奇和态度中，我可以看出她羡慕她们的财务自由和随之而来的自尊)”可知，作者妈妈对职业女性的态度是好奇的，羡慕职业女性因工作所带来的财政自由和自尊，故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段“For years, I watched het effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family. Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all.(多年来，我看到她毫不费力地点亮了与陌生人和家人的谈话。她的同情心和打动人心的
能力能让任何人开怀大笑，即使这个故事本身并不适用于他们)”可知，作者妈妈在与人交流和逗笑他人方面上有天赋，所以推荐妈妈去当一名单口相声演员。故选B。
11．推理判断题。根据第四段“She was not surprised as she had hinted at it for long. But then she saw those little notes. She started to weep with her hands full of notes. She could not believe the support was real.(她并不感到惊讶，因为她早就得到暗示过了。但后来她看到了那些小纸条。她开始哭了，手里拿满了纸条。她不敢相信这种支持是真的)”可推知，妈妈看到纸条的反应十分感动和受鼓励，故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据最后一段“For many parents, their children’s careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom’s is mine.(对许多父母来说，孩子的事业是他们最大的成就，但对我来说，妈妈的事业就是我的)”可知，作者最大的成就是支持妈妈的梦想。故选A。
13．B 14．D 15．B 16．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Elsa Olivetti博士为更好的可持续电池生产所做的努力。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段“When she started her work at MIT, she was excited about discovering the secrets of sustainable battery production. (当她开始在麻省理工学院工作时，她对发现可持续电池生产的秘密感到兴奋。)”可知，Olivetti博士对使电池更具可持续性感兴趣。故选B项。
14．细节理解题。根据第二段“She discovered a big challenge: finding and getting a special material called tantalum, which is not easy to find but necessary for the production of LLZO. (她发现了一个巨大的挑战：找到并获得一种叫做钽的特殊材料，这种材料不容易找到，但却是生产LLZO所必需的。)”可知，钽对LLZO的生产很重要。故选D项。
15．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Then, Dr. Olivetti aims to figure out a creative solution to the challenge. She worked with industry leaders to develop sustainable mining practices and called on policy changes to support a better supply chain, which proves effective.(然后，奥利维蒂博士的目标是找出一个创造性的解决方案来应对这一挑战。她与行业领袖合作，制定可持续的采矿实践，并呼吁改变政策，以支持更好的供应链，这被证明是有效的。)”可知，Olivetti博士在应对电池生产中的挑战时，和行业领袖一起工作。故选B项。
16．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段中“Each step we take towards more efficient and environmentally-friendly battery technology is a step towards a better world. (我们朝着更高效、更环保的电池技术迈出的每一步，都是朝着更美好的世界迈出的一步。)”可知，本文主要讲述了Elsa Olivetti博士为更好的可持续电池生产所做的努力，所以本文中心思想是研究更好的电池。故选D项。
17．B 18．D 19．C 20．B
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者神经瘤复发后，造成了脑损伤，对他影响很大，但是一次作者与一个小男孩平等地对话，改变了他的生活，让他以全新的方式看待自己。作者感悟到：苦难常常会带来新的自我发现。
17．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The removal of the neuroma caused my temporary balance issues and permanent hearing loss in one ear.(神经瘤的切除导致了我暂时的平衡问题和一只耳朵的永久性听力损失。)”和第二段中“Unexpectedly, the neuroma came back years later.(没想到几年后神经瘤又复发了。)”可知，作者单侧耳聋后，他的听神经瘤又长出来了。故选B。
18．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Overnight my whole identity had changed. I used to effortlessly leap up the stairs two at a time, but now it takes fifteen minutes to struggle. Attempts at the recovery of the old me proved to be fruitless. My family role also shifted from a father to a dependent child, and coupled with my communication problems, this led to increased frustration (沮丧) and anger.(一夜之间，我的整个身份都变了。以前我可以毫不费力地一次跳两层楼梯，但现在需要十五分钟才能挣扎。恢复旧我的尝试被证明是徒劳的。我的家庭角色也从父亲转变为受抚养的孩子，再加上我的沟通问题，这导致我的沮丧和愤怒增加。)”可知，第三段主要讲了作者的脑损伤对他影响很大。故选D。
19．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“For the first time a stranger was speaking to me as an equal like before. Though insignificant then, it opened doors to a whole new way of being seen, and seeing myself.(第一次有一个陌生人像以前一样平等地和我说话。虽然当时微不足道，但它为人们以全新的方式被看待和看待自己打开了大门。)”可推知，作者认为与男孩的谈话改变了他的生活，让他以全新的方式看待自己，故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For me, life after brain injury is like Waits’odd works. Out of failure, ugliness, and horror-the most unpromising raw material-a beautiful diamond can be created that shines out even more brightly because of its dark surroundings.(对我来说，脑损伤后的生活就像Waits的奇葩作品。从失败、丑陋和恐怖这些最没有希望的原材料中，可以创造出一颗美丽的钻石，它在黑暗的环境中更加闪耀)”可知，作者认为Waits的音乐作品让他懂得，失败、丑陋和恐怖这些最没有希望的原材料可以创造出一颗美丽的钻石，它在黑暗的环境中更加闪耀，这说明作者意识到自己经历的疾病苦难，会让他更加闪耀，由此可推知，作者从Tom Waits的音乐中学到的教训是：苦难常常会带来新的自我发现，故选B。
21．C 22．A 23．D 24．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注，鼓舞了大家的故事。
21．细节理解题。由文章第五段中“Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. (沃尔什认为，她一生对舞蹈的热情是她今天的动力)”可知，她对舞蹈的热情促使她跳这种舞。故选C。
22．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. (沃尔什认为，这些视频之所以受欢迎，是因为她已经75岁了)”可知，她认为让她的视频大受欢迎的原因是她的高龄。故选A。
23．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters, ”says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared. ” (吉尔伯特是沃尔什的追随者之一，他说沃尔什每天都在激励他。“她是一个美丽的灵魂，她教会了我，年龄和身材都无关紧要。只要你感觉良好，那才是最重要的，”吉尔伯特说。“我真的很感激沃尔什在我32岁的时候教会我充实地生活，不要再害怕了。”)”可推知，沃尔什的故事可能会激励吉尔伯特对生活采取积极的态度，不再害怕了。故选D。
24．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to watch. (75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注。沃尔什在网上更广为人知的名字是“斯蒂芬妮女士”，她在社交媒体上的一些视频吸引了200多万人观看)”可知，文章主要介绍了75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注，鼓舞了大家。由此可知，B选项“Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure (永远年轻的舞蹈：一个鼓舞人心的人物)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选B。
25．D 26．A 27．B 28．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。
25．细节理解题。根据第一段“The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!”（不断增长的冰淇淋特许经营权是餐馆老板汤姆·兰迪斯的创意，他想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业工作创造一个安全的空间，而且味道好极了！）可知，Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。故选D项。
26．细节理解题。根据第二段“But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work.”（但他不能总是为每个来他快节奏的三明治店和披萨店找
工作的人提供工作。）可知，Landis的三明治商店并不适合所有的求职者。故选A项。
27．推理判断题。根据第四段“Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake.”（员工们是冰淇淋店一些最佳创意的幕后推手，这些冰淇淋店以其有趣的口味而自豪，比如最畅销的Dr Pepper巧克力片，以及其他最受欢迎的口味，比如Cold Brew&Cookies和Strawberry Milkshake）可知，员工们很有创造力。故选B项。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段“The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!”（不断增长的冰淇淋特许经营权是餐馆老板汤姆·兰迪斯的创意，他想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业工作创造一个安全的空间，而且味道好极了！）可知，Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。Landis是有责任心的人。根据最后一段“His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.”（他的员工都是英雄。“他们引领着我，”他补充道。）可知，Landis是谦虚的。故选C项。
29．B 30．C 31．D 32．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者班上的“小天使”的故事。
29．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One little boy named David from my grade one class wanted to learn more than all the others. His round swollen face would smile up at me, reminding me over and over of his disease—leukemia.(我一年级班上一个叫大卫的小男孩比其他所有的人都想学得更多。他那肿胀的圆脸会朝我微笑，一遍又一遍地提醒我他的病——白血病。)”可知，David比所有的人都想学的更多，但是他患上白血病，由此可知，David虽然病得很重，但他对学习充满热情。故选B项。
30．词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“This little angel had an awful time in heaven. He could not adjust to the routine. He was always in trouble, bumping into other angels, tripping over clouds or dropping his halo.(这个小天使在天堂过得很糟糕。他不能适应这种例行公事。他总是遇到麻烦，撞到其他天使，被云绊倒，或者掉下他的光环。)”可知，小天使在天堂上遇到很多的麻烦，境遇很糟糕，结合划线单词前的“As I read the story, a complete silence fell over the class as each child became more involved in…(当我读到这个故事的时候，全班鸦雀无声，每个孩子都更加关注着……。)”可知，作者读完小天使的故事，孩子们都关注着的应是小天使的“困境”，由此可知，划线单词的意思应与“困境”意义相近。故选C项。
31．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Nothing seemed to make his time easier until one celestial day an archangel suggested that the little angel take some items with him. Just a few things to remind him of his good old days,
which might be of some help.(似乎没有什么能让他的日子好过些，直到有一天，一位大天使建议小天使带走一些东西。只是一些能让他想起过去美好时光的东西，也许会有所帮助。)”可知，作者讲述的小天使的故事中，大天使建议小天使带走一些让他想起过去美好时光的东西，结合倒数第二段中的“The following day during our regular show-and-tell time, holding a small wooden box, David began his sharing, “This is my first tooth,” he explained. “This is a ribbon from my sister’s hair, and this is my puppy’s collar. My dad gave me this old key. My mom says this big coin is for good luck.”(第二天，在我们的常规展示时间，大卫拿着一个小木盒开始分享，“这是我的第一颗牙齿，”他解释道。“这是我妹妹头发上的丝带，这是我小狗的项圈。我爸爸给了我一把旧钥匙。我妈妈说这个大硬币代表好运。”)”可知，David带来的盒子里都是一些让他能想起的过去美好时光的东西，由此可知，David准备一个木盒子是为了留住美好的回忆。故选D项。
32．推理判断题。根据首段中的“His round swollen face would smile up at me, reminding me over and over of his disease—leukemia.(他那肿胀的圆脸会朝我微笑，一遍又一遍地提醒我他的病——白血病。)”可知，David患上白血病仍然对着作者微笑，说明David是一个乐观的孩子，结合倒数第二段中的“The following day during our regular show-and-tell time, holding a small wooden box, David began his sharing, “This is my first tooth,” he explained. “This is a ribbon from my sister’s hair, and this is my puppy’s collar. My dad gave me this old key. My mom says this big coin is for good luck. 第二天，在我们的常规展示时间，大卫拿着一个小木盒开始分享，“这是我的第一颗牙齿，”他解释道。“这是我妹妹头发上的丝带，这是我小狗的项圈。我爸爸给了我一把旧钥匙。我妈妈说这个大硬币代表好运。”)”可知，作者讲述完“小天使”的故事后，第二天David准备了一个小木盒与大家分享他的美好回忆，由此可知，在David知道自己患有重病，也许会离开大家，他仍能够勇敢面对，综上信息可知，David是一个乐观而又有勇气的孩子。故选D项。
33．C 34．C 35．A 36．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位鸟类爱好者Ariel Cordova-Rojas不辞辛劳地救助一只受伤的天鹅的故事。
33．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.(但当她走近这只鸟时，它一动不动)”和第二段首句“She was certain that the bird needed medical attention.(她确信这只鸟需要治疗)”可知，Cordova-Rojas靠近天鹅时它一动不动，所以Cordova-Rojas认为它需要治疗，故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据第四段中“On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the feathered passenger. One guy, says Cordova-Rojas, was ‘sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front of him.’(在地铁上，似乎没有人对这位长着羽毛的乘客感到特别不安。Cordova-Rojas说，有一个人‘正坐在我面前玩手机。我不知道他是否注意到他前面有一只天鹅。’)”可知，在地铁上乘客
们没有过多关注这只天鹅。故选C。
35．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Sadly, the swan got a bacterial infection later. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away.(不幸的是，这只天鹅后来感染了细菌。Cordova-Rojas救了她两个月后，她去世了)”可知，天鹅是由于细菌感染导致的疾病而去世的，故选A。
36．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段“It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally.(这是一个令人失望的结局，但真实的故事是一些人为了拯救大城市里的一只天鹅愿意走多远)”可知，文文章讲述了一位鸟类爱好者Ariel Cordova-Rojas不辞辛劳地救助一只受伤的天鹅的故事，故选D。
37．A 38．C 39．D 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sourabh在为女儿寻找玩具的过程中，自己创办玩具租赁公司为父母们提供方便的故事。
37．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, he struggled with establishing a close connection with her in the beginning.(然而，一开始，他很难与她建立亲密的关系)”可知，Sourabh发现很难和那么小的孩子沟通并建立亲密的关系。故选A。
38．细节理解题。根据第二段“During this search, he realized that not only are these toys and games hard to find, but they can also burn a hole in one’s pockets.(在这次搜索中，他意识到这些玩具和游戏不仅很难找到，而且还会让自己的口袋“吃不消”)”和第三段“Another realization was that it is very hard to make toys environmentally friendly.(另一个认识是，制造环保玩具是非常困难的)”可知，环保的玩具很难被找到。故选C。
39．细节理解题。根据第四段“While he desired to give his daughter the world, he also tried to leave behind a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world for her.(虽然他想给女儿一个世界，但他也试图为她留下一个更清洁、更环保、更可持续的世界)”以及倒数第二段“In pursuit of this concept, Sourabh enlisted the expertise of a psychologist, a doctor and an ex-school principal to make sure the types of toys would be most beneficial for children.(为了追求这一概念，Sourabh聘请了心理学家、医生和前校长的专业知识，以确保玩具的类型对儿童最有利)”可知，Sourabh的公司会提供环保的、适合年龄的玩具。故选D。
40．推理判断题。根据第二段“Thus he began the hunt for games and toys that not only helped him bond with his daughter but also contributed to her cognitive (认知的) development. During this search, he realized that not only are these toys and games hard to find, but they can also burn a hole in one’s pockets.(因此，他开始寻找游戏和玩具，这些不仅有助于他与女儿建立联系，而且有助于她的认知发展。在寻找的过程中，他意识到这些玩具和游戏不仅很难找到，而且还会让自己的口袋“吃不消”)”可知，Sourabh对女儿是体贴、有爱心的；而他在
为女儿找玩具的过程中发现商机，进面创办玩具租赁公司，说明他是有商业头脑的。故选B。