阅读理解之记叙文
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（2024·江苏盐城·二模）Bassanio looked at the three boxes, but he did not read the writing on them. He looked at the gold and silver.
“The world is tricked by appearances,” he said. “People often hide ordinary things with beautiful gold, silver, and jewels. People always agree with those who speak well, even if they say foolish things. Many people who seem brave are really cowards. How often do we believe in leaders who turn out to be bad ” Then Bassanio remembered the story of Midas, the man who loved gold too much. He wanted everything to be gold. He wished that he could
make everything gold just by touching it. When he could, it was a disaster. He could not eat his golden food, and he was afraid to touch his daughter. “No, I do not want these beautiful boxes of gold and silver. I will choose the lead box with its ordinary color. It speaks more to me than all the gold and silver in the world. Please give me the key to the lead box. Let happiness be mine.” Bassanio said to himself.
One of the servants gave him the key, and he went to the box and opened it. Portia was very pleased. She could not believe it, until Bassanio opened the box and saw the picture of Portia inside it. When he saw the picture, he loved her even more because the picture was very beautiful. He wondered how anyone could paint such a good picture of her. It was almost as beautiful as Portia herself. He looked at all the parts of the picture. He looked at the eyes and the hair and the eyes. All of them were perfect. But Portia herself was even more beautiful than her picture.
The writing inside the box told him that he had chosen the right box. It said that he should go to Portia and look into her eyes. She would be his wife. Bassanio could not believe it. “Is it really true ” he asked. “Will you really be my wife I am afraid to believe it until you say so.”
—Adopted from The Merchant of Venice
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．How appearances trick the world. B．What gold and silver are used for.
C．Why Bassanio chose the lead box. D．What Bassanio thought of the happiness.
2．What may “cowards” do when they face the difficulties
A．Ask others for help. B．Show fear and give up.
C．Find out ways to solve them. D．Hand in the problems to others.
3．Why did Portia feel very pleased when Bassanio opened the box
A．Because Bassanio didn’t like gold, silver or jewels.
B．Because Bassanio didn’t read the writing on the box.
C．Because she hoped to become the wife of Bassanio.
D．Because she thought the picture in the box was perfect.
4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．There was nothing but a picture in the lead box.
B．The servants advised Bassanio to choose the lead box.
C．Bassanio thought the picture was more beautiful than Portia.
D．Bassanio was too excited to believe himself after reading the writing.
5．What may be the best title of the passage
A．Bassanio and the lead box B．Portia and her picture
C．The things in the boxes D．Tricks by appearances
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，改编自《威尼斯商人》中的一段，主要介绍了Bassanio选择盒子，他选择了铅盒子而不是金盒子和银盒子，事实证明他选对了，他可以和Portia结婚，并成为皇宫的统治者。
1．主旨大意题。第二段主要讲述了Bassanio在选择盒子的时候，思考了很多——不要被事物的外表所欺骗，最终选择了铅盒，所以这一段主要在解释为什么Bassanio选择铅盒。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据“Many people who seem brave are really cowards.”可知，cowards指的是不勇敢的人，所以当他们面临困难时，他们可能会展现出恐惧甚至放弃。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“Portia was very pleased. She could not believe it, until Bassanio opened the box and saw the picture of Portia inside it.”以及“She would be his wife.”可知，Portia希望成为Bassanio的妻子，所以当Bassanio打开盒子时，Portia感到非常高兴。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据“The writing inside the box told him that he had chosen the right box. It said that he should go to Portia and look into her eyes. She would be his wife. Bassanio could not believe it.”可知，Bassanio太高兴了甚至不敢相信字条上的内容是真的。故选D。
5．最佳标题题。根据“Bassanio looked at the three boxes, but he did not read the writing on them. He looked at the gold and silver.”以及下文的介绍可知，Bassanio选择正确的铅盒子，他可以和Portia结婚，并成为皇宫的统治者。选项A“Bassanio和铅盒”符合语境。故选A。
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（2024·江苏泰州·二模）In a village near the home of the Amur tiger in China, people faced big challenges. The village was important for tigers to move around safely. However, farmlands were often destroyed by wild animals. Zhang Weimin, a local villager, once lost up to 10, 000 yuan because of this. He didn’t understand why they must protect these creatures. In fact, he was not alone. Many people living in this area probably shared the same opinion.
In 2021, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) started projects to help the village and protect the tigers at the same time. At first, people like Zhang Weimin didn’t want to be part of it, as they thought they had to pay more to balance protection and development. For example, sharing resources with wildlife can bring protection value, but
farmers may suffer more losses. WWF came up with a plan to get people on board. Step one was to offer the villagers special stoves (炉子) that use less wood and are better for the environment. These stoves also helped the villagers save money on heating. After a series of efforts including door-to-door visits and discussions, the project was gradually accepted by the villagers. Zhang Weimin and other villagers started to see the benefits (利益).
Next, WWF worked with the villagers to find ways to improve green planting techniques. Villagers learned new farming methods and started using earthworms to make the soil better. This helped the crops grow well and also reduced pollution. Zhang Weimin and other villagers began to see that taking care of nature could also help them. They used these new methods on more of their land and shared their experiences with others.
The final step was to get the whole community involved (加入) in protecting the tigers and their home. They learned to work together and share the benefits of protection. This made the villagers more willing to help protect the tigers and their land.
Zhang Weimin’s story shows how people can change their minds about protecting nature when they see the benefits for themselves. By working together and respecting each other’s ideas, we can find ways to take care of the environment and help people live better lives. It’s important for everyone to be part of this effort to make the world a better place for both people and wildlife.
6．What does these creatures refer to in Paragraph 1
A．Farmlands. B．Wild animals. C．Forests. D．Villagers.
7．Why did Zhang Weimin refuse to protect wild animals at first
A．Because he was attacked by tigers.
B．Because he didn’t respect WWF.
C．Because he would probably suffer more losses.
D．Because he didn’t know how to protect them.
8．How did WWF help the village and protect the tigers at the same time
a. It offers the villagers special stoves.
b. It gives the villagers more money.
c. It forces villagers to give up farming.
d. It finds ways to improve green planting techniques.
A．ab B．bc C．cd D．ad
9．What was Zhang Weimin’s attitude (态度) towards WWF’s plan at last
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Inactive. D．Cold.
10．Which of the following can best describe WWF’s plan
A．It works out well for almost everyone.
B．It does no good to the environment.
C．It harms the village but protects the nature.
D．It wins little support from local villagers.
【答案】6．B 7．C 8．D 9．A 10．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了在中国东北虎栖息地附近的一个村庄，人们面临着巨大的挑战，农田经常被野生动物破坏，世界自然基金会启动了能同时帮助村民和动物的项目，村民由刚开始的不支持到最后改变了观点。通过这个故事是想告诉读者，当人们看到保护自然对自己有利时，他们是如何改变自己保护自然的想法的。每个人都要参与进来，为人类和野生动物创造一个更美好的世界。
6．词义猜测题。根据“However, farmlands were often destroyed by wild animals…He didn’t understand why they must protect these creatures”可知，不明白为什么一定要保护这些野生动物，所以划线单词表示Wild animals，故选B。
7．细节理解题。根据“Zhang Weimin, a local villager, once lost up to 10, 000 yuan because of this.”以及“For example, sharing resources with wildlife can bring protection value, but farmers may suffer more losses.”可知，因为他可能会遭受更多的损失，故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据“Step one was to offer the villagers special stoves”以及“Next, WWF worked with the villagers to find ways to improve green planting techniques. ”可知，给村民提供特殊的炉子，世界自然基金会与村民合作，寻找改善绿色种植技术的方法，故选D。
9．推理判断题。根据“Zhang Weimin and other villagers started to see the benefits”“Zhang Weimin and other villagers began to see that taking care of nature could also help them.”可知，最后这位村民支持这种做法，故选A。
10．推理判断题。根据“By working together and respecting each other’s ideas, we can find ways to take care of the environment and help people live better lives.”以及第二段到第四段的内容可知，这个计划无论是对村民还是对野生动物都有好处，故选A。
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（2024·江苏南通·二模）
The paper was full of unusual things except the important news story on the front page. There were many articles on scientific subjects, and the pictures of fashions were especially interesting. The world was obviously warmer because the clothing was simple, and it only covered small parts of the body. The main item of clothing was a light-weight cloak (斗篷). Everyone seemed to be wearing some kind of large metal thing on one of their arms.
There were photographs of people in African and Indian cities, and they all looked well and wealthy. There were no photographs of hungry children or wars. This was very unlike the newspapers of our own time. The only sad story was about the death of a gorilla. It was the last gorilla on Earth.
One page was full of statistics. The most interesting, Brownlow thought, was about the birthrate. It was seven per thousand, he told me. This was amazing. It was a small part of our own birthrate, which was already not very high. The article did not give numbers for different countries. There was only one birthrate, and that was for the whole world.
I asked Brownlow about crime. There was still crime, he told me, but the articles were more about the causes of crime than catching criminals.
He told me many more things that he read in the newspaper.
“I read until I fell asleep,” he said. I did not wake until my cleaning lady came and woke me up the next morning.
“I looked for the newspaper,” he said, “but I could not see it. There was only a piece of the wrapper (包装纸) on the floor. I jumped up and ran into the kitchen. My cleaning lady was there. I asked her where the newspaper was.”
⑧“I threw it with the other rubbish down the chute (管道) as I usually do,” she said. “I expect it is in the hot water furnace by now. The caretaker usually burns all the rubbish as soon as it comes down.”
Brownlow ran down to the basement, where the furnace was, but he was too late. There was no sign of the newspaper.
“So you have no proof (证据) that the newspaper existed,” I said.
“No. Only this. I found it on the floor in my sitting room.”
He handed me the wrapper. The paper was green, and the address was Evan O’Hara, Mr, Sussex Court, 49.
And that is all I know about Brownlow’s strange newspaper. I have no explanation for it. I only know that if his story is true, on 10 November, 2051, Evan O’Hara, Mr. will get a newspaper addressed to Brownlow, dated 10 November, 2001.
—Adapted from The Strange Story of Brownlow’s Newspaper
11．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph ⑧refers to ________.
A．the wrapper B．the rubbish C．the newspaper D．the photograph
12．Which of the following I get could probably prove Brownlow’s story
A．Brownlow’s serious voice. B．The piece of green wrapper.
C．Brownlow’s caretaker’s action. D．His cleaning lady’s explanation.
13．Which is the correct order of the following events
a. Brownlow handed me the wrapper.
b. Brownlow ran down to the basement.
c. Brownlow jumped up and ran into the kitchen.
d. Brownlow read the newspaper until he fell asleep.
e. Brownlow found a piece of the wrapper on the floor.
A．b-a-c-d-c B．b-c-a-d-e C．d-e-b-c-a D．d-e-c-b-a
14．From the passage, we can infer (推断) ________.
A．Brownlow’s caretaker threw the newspaper down the chute
B．catching criminals is more important than finding causes of crime
C．Brownlow received the strange newspaper on 10 November, 2001
D．the caretaker didn’t burn the newspaper until Brownlow asked him to
【答案】11．C 12．B 13．D 14．C
【导语】本文讲了布朗洛发现一份来自未来的报纸，但布朗洛的讲述无法证实，报纸已销毁。
11．词义猜测题。根据“I asked her where the newspaper was.”可知，“it”指的是报纸，故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据“He handed me the wrapper. The paper was green, and the address was Evan O’Hara, Mr, Sussex Court, 49...Mr. will get a newspaper addressed to Brownlow, dated 10 November, 2001.”可知，绿色的包装纸可以证明，故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据“I read until I fell asleep”，“There was only a piece of the wrapper (包装纸) on the floor. I jumped up and ran into the kitchen.”，“Brownlow ran down to the basement”及“He handed me the wrapper.”可知，正确的顺序为d-e-c-b-a，故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据“I only know that if his story is true, on 10 November, 2051, Evan O’Hara, Mr. will get a newspaper addressed to Brownlow, dated 10 November, 2001.”可知，布朗洛于2001年11月10日收到这份奇怪的报纸。故选C。
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（2024·江苏无锡·二模）
My grandfather died when I was a small boy, and my grandmother started staying with us. I don’t know what kind of perfume (香水) she used, but it was so strong that it was almost impossible to remain at her room breathing for any length of time. Even so, no one can change her.
This, then, was my grandmother at the time of the infamous pea event.
It took place at the Biltmore Hotel. My grandmother, my mother, and I were having lunch. I ordered a Salisbury steak, thinking that was a good old hamburger with gravy. When brought to the table, it was together with a plate of peas.
I always hate peas. It is a complete mystery to me why anyone would like to eat peas. I certainly was not about to eat them.
“Eat your peas,” my grandmother said.
“Mother,” said my mum in her warning voice. “He doesn’t like peas. Leave him alone.”
My grandmother did not reply. She leaned in my direction, looked me in the eye, and said the words that changed my life, “I’ll pay you five dollars if you eat those peas.”
I had no idea of money. I only knew that five dollars was a BIG, nearly unimaginable amount of money. Now only one plate of them stood between me and the five dollars. I began to force the bad things down my throat.
My mother was very angry. My grandmother had a self-satisfied look on her face. “I can do what I want, Ellen, and you can’t stop me.” Every single pea made me want to throw up, but the magical image of that five dollars floated before me, and I finally ate the last of them. My grandmother handed me the five dollars with a flourish. My mother continued to glare in silence. And the event ended. Or so I thought.
That night, at dinner, my mother served two of my all-time favorite foods. Along with them came a big bowl of peas. She offered me some peas, and I, in the very last moments of my innocent youth, refused. My mother fixed me with a cold eye as she put a huge pile of peas onto my plate. Then my mother said the words that were on my mind for years.
“You ate them for money,” she said. “You can eat them for love.”
The five dollars were quickly spent. My grandmother passed away a few years later. But the story of the peas lived on and the words became my forever nightmare (噩梦). I had to eat them that day and every other time they were served thereafter. If I want to refuse, my mother repeats the dreaded words one more time.
15．When grandmother made the suggestion, she most probably felt ________.
A．unhappy B．ashamed C．patient D．confident
16．The main purpose of this passage is to ________.
A．show the great importance of eating peas B．explain how to use pocket money wisely
C．remind us not to put a price on everything D．introduce the war between the two women
17．Which is the best title for the story
A．An Unexpected Wealth B．A Plate of Peas
C．An Unforgettable Dinner D．A Special Grandma
【答案】15．D 16．C 17．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在五美元的诱惑下吃了自己不爱吃的豌豆，又在妈妈的要求下以爱的名义吃了豌豆，最后开始吃豌豆的故事。
15．推理判断题。根据文中“She leaned in my direction, looked me in the eye, and said the words that changed my life, ‘I’ll pay you five dollars if you eat those peas.’”和“My grandmother had a self-satisfied look on her face.”可推断，祖母提议作者吃豌豆时，祖母很自信作者会为了5美元放弃自己做人的原则，吃自己不喜欢吃的豌豆。故选D。
16．主旨大意题。综合全文可知，作者不喜欢吃豌豆，而在强势的祖母面前，作者为了5美元而放弃了原则，艰难地吃下了那盘豌豆，作者的愚蠢选择让他最终无处可逃，只能自食其果；据此可以推断，本文的目的是作者想提醒我们不要给所有的东西都定价，不要唯利是图。故选C。
17．最佳标题题。综合全文可知，文章围绕“一盘豌豆”展开叙述，通篇都以此为中心来呈现；选项B“一盘豌豆”适合作为文章的标题。故选B。
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（2024·江苏盐城·二模）Pinocchio hated the dark street, but he was so hungry that he ran out of the house. The night was very black. It thundered, and bright flashes of lightning now and again shot across the sky, turning it into a sea of fire. An angry wind blew cold and raised thick clouds of dust, while the trees shook and whispered in a strange way.
Pinocchio was greatly afraid of thunder and lightning, but the hunger he felt was far greater than his fear. In a number of leaps and bounds (飞跃), he came to the village, tired out.
The whole village was dark and deserted (无人居住的). The stores were closed, the doors, the windows. In the streets, not even a dog could be seen. It seemed the Village of the Dead.
Pinocchio ran up to a doorway, threw himself upon the bell, and pulled it wildly, saying to himself, “Someone will surely answer that!” He was right. An old man in a nightcap opened the window and looked out. He called down angrily:
“What do you want at this hour of night ”
“Give me a bit of bread! I am hungry.”
“Wait a minute and I’ll come right back,” answered the old man, thinking he had to deal with one of those boys who love to roam (闲逛) around at night ringing people’s bells while they are peacefully asleep.
After a minute or two, the same voice cried:
“Get under the window and hold out your hat!” Pinocchio had no hat, but he managed to get under the window just in time to feel a shower of ice-cold water pour down on his poor wooden head, his shoulders, and over his whole body.
He returned home as wet as a small piece of cloth, and tired out from lifelessness and hunger.
As he no longer had any strength left with which to stand, he sat down on a little chair and put his two feet on the stove (火炉) to dry them.
There he fell asleep, and while he slept, his wooden feet began to burn. Slowly, very slowly, they blackened and turned to ashes (灰).
Pinocchio snored away happily as if his feet were not his own. In the very early morning he opened his eyes just as a loud knocking sounded at the door.
“Who is it ” he called, yawning and rubbing his eyes.
“It is I,” answered a voice.
It was the voice of Geppetto.
18．Why did Pinocchio run out of the house
A．Because he wanted to visit the village.
B．Because he wanted to get something to eat.
C．Because he was afraid to stay at home alone.
D．Because he was afraid of thunders and lightnings.
19．What can we learn about the village in Paragraph 3
A．It was very empty. B．It was very busy. C．It was very lively. D．It was very modern.
20．What did the old man give Pinocchio at last
A．A warm hat. B．A little chair. C．A shower of ice-cold water. D．A big piece of bread.
21．What is the writer’s purpose in writing what the old man did to Pinocchio
A．To describe the danger of using stoves to us.
B．To show us the importance of good manners.
C．To tell us the value of food we eat everyday.
D．To introduce us the harm of natural disasters.
22．What may be the best title for the passage
A．Pinocchio lost his feet. B．Pinocchio had fun in a village.
C．Geppetto brought food back home at last. D．The old man helped Pinocchio.
【答案】18．B 19．A 20．C 21．B 22．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了Pinocchio非常饥饿，来到一个村子里，他扑到一家门口，摇着门铃，开门的是一位老人，这位老人以为他是恶作剧，用冰冷的水浇在了他的头上。他回到家将两只脚放在炉上烤，睡着的时候脚着火了，第二天Geppetto过来敲门。
18．细节理解题。根据“but he was so hungry that he ran out of the house.”可知，他很饿想找点东西吃，故选B。
19．细节理解题。根据“The whole village was dark and deserted”可知，整个村子一片漆黑，空无一人，这个村子空荡荡的，故选A。
20．细节理解题。根据“feel a shower of ice-cold water pour down on his poor wooden head”可知，这位老人浇了他一身冰冷的水，故选C。
21．推理判断题。根据“answered the old man, thinking he had to deal with one of those boys who love to roam (闲逛) around at night ringing people’s bells while they are peacefully asleep”可知，老人以为Pinocchio是那种喜欢半夜出来闲逛，等人们睡着时按门铃的淘气孩子，所以浇了他一身冷水，作者的目的是为了说明良好行为举止的重要性，故选B。
22．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Pinocchio因为饥饿去村子里寻找吃的，被老人误认为是一个半夜喜欢摁门铃的淘气孩子，所以浇了他一身冷水，Pinocchio回家后将两只脚放在炉子上烤，最后脚着火了，所以A选项“Pinocchio失去了脚”能概括本文标题，故选A。
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（2024·江苏盐城·二模）Here is the story of American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.
Once upon a time, on July 24th 1897, a little girl was born in Ashes Kansas. As a child, Amelia was adventurous, climbing trees, collecting bugs, hunting rats with their rifle and exploring the neighborhood. Many historians have described Earhart as a “tomboy” growing up because of this.
Throughout her teen years, she moved around the middle west with her family. There after seeing the wounded (受伤的) soldiers returning from World War I, she decided to work as a nurse’s aid and got to know many of the wounded pilots and grew to admire them.
On December 20th, 1920, an important moment happened in Earhart’s life. She attended an air show with her dad in Long Beach. And she took a ten-minute plane ride that forever changed her life. She recalled, “By the time I had got two or three hundred feet off the ground, I knew I had to fly.” Amelia’s new mission (使命) was to learn how to fly and she worked hard to achieve her new dream. She worked several jobs to save up for the very expensive flying lessons. Amelia had flown her plane to 14,000 feet, the world record for female pilots. On May 15th, 1923, Earhart became only the 16th woman to be presented with such a pilot’s licence.
In the mid-1920s, Earhart was not able to make a living as only a pilot, so she became a teacher and later a social worker. One afternoon in April 1928, a phone call came for Earhart at work. “How would you like to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic ” Captain Hulton Archive asked her on the other line. “Yes,” Amelia immediately replied. She became the first female to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but only as a passenger, as Wilmer Stultz and Lewis Gordon acted as pilots. When the three returned to the United States, they were greeted
with a parade in New York and a reception held by President Calvin Coolidge at the White House.
In August 1928, Amelia became the first woman to fly alone across the North American continent and back. In 1929, she entered Will Rogers Power Puff Derby and placed third. Earhart also became involved with the Ninety-Nines, an organization of female pilots, and then became their first president in 1930.
23．How would we understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4
A．She found the pilots were admirable in the war.
B．She decided to be a nurse to help the wounded pilots.
C．She would continue to take airplane rides with her Dad.
D．She wanted to be a pilot when flying an airplane for the first time.
24．What can we learn about Amelia Earhart from the passage
A．She grew up in a rich family and graduated with honors.
B．She became the first female president of the USA in 1930.
C．She flew across the North American continent and back in 1928.
D．She refused to fly the Atlantic Ocean with others at first in 1928.
25．What can we learn from Amelia Earhart’s life choices
A．Never too old to learn. B．Well begun is half done.
C．Two hands are better than one. D．Where there is a will, there is a way.
【答案】23．D 24．C 25．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了Amelia的梦想是成为女飞行员，最终通过努力实现了自己的梦想。
23．推理判断题。通过“Amelia’s new mission was to learn how to fly and she worked hard to achieve her new dream.”可知她下定决心要成为飞行员。故选D。
24．细节理解题。根据“In August 1928, Amelia became the first woman to fly alone across the North American continent and back.”可知她于1928年飞越了北美大陆，并返回，故选C。
25．推理判断题。通读全文可知Amelia的梦想是成为女飞行员，最终通过努力实现了自己的梦想，因此“有
志者事竟成。”符合，故选D。
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（2024·江苏·二模）
Last night my Chinese friend took me to a concert of Chinese folk music. The piece which was played on the erhu moved me a lot. The music was beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain. The piece had a simple name, Erquan Yingyue. Later I looked up the history of Erquan Yingyue, and I began to understand the sadness in the music.
The music was written by Abing who was born in 1893. His mother died when he was very young. Abing’s father taught him to play many musical instruments, and by age 17 Abing was known for his musical ability. However, after his father died, Abing’s life grew worse. He was very poor. He developed a serious illness and became blind. For several years, he had no home. He lived on the streets and played music to make money. Even after Abing got married and had a home again, he continued to sing and play on the streets. He performed in this way for many years.
Abing’s amazing musical skills made him very popular during his lifetime. By the end of his life, he could play over 600 pieces of music. It is a pity that only six pieces of music in total were recorded for the future world to hear. Today, Abing’s Erquan Yingyue has become one of China’s national treasures. Its sad beauty not only paints a picture of Abing’s own life but also makes people recall their deepest wounds from their own sad or painful experiences.
26．What does the writer think of Erquan Yingyue
A．Exciting and beautiful. B．Sad but beautiful.
C．Quiet and wonderful. D．Cheerful but noisy.
27．When did Abing become homeless
A．After his father died. B．When he got married.
C．When his mother died. D．When he was seventeen.
28．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3
A．It describes the picture of Abing’s life.
B．Abing’s musical skills made him popular.
C．Abing once lived a very poor and sad life.
D．It tells the history of Abing’s Erquan Yingyue.
29．What can we learn about Abing
A．He developed a serious illness and became deaf.
B．He taught himself to play many musical instruments.
C．Over 600 pieces of his music were recorded for the future world.
D．His Erquan Yingyue has become one of China’s national treasures.
【答案】26．B 27．A 28．B 29．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了二胡名曲《二泉映月》以及它的作者阿炳的故事。
26．细节理解题。根据“ The music was beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain.”可知作者感受到音乐美妙但很悲伤，故选B。
27．细节理解题。根据“However, after his father died, Abing’s life grew worse...For several years, he had no home. ”可知他父亲去世后，他无家可归。故选A。
28．主旨大意题。通读第三段之后可知，该段落主要讲述了阿炳的音乐技巧使他很受欢迎。故选B
29．细节理解题。根据“Today, Abing’s Erquan Yingyue has become one of China’s national treasures.”可知，《二泉映月》已经成为中国的国宝之一，故选D。
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（2024·江苏无锡·二模）Anne and Diana were getting ready for a concert. Anne was one of the performers.
“Are you nervous ” asked Diana.
“Not at all. I’ve spoken lots in public now. I’m reciting (背诵) a poem that is very emotional.”
At the hotel, Anne went to the performers’ dressing room. She suddenly felt shy. The other performers were from the city. She was from the country.
Unluckily, a professional speaker recited a poem before Anne. The audience was captivated (迷住). When it was time Anne walked slowly onto the stage. But she had a fear of the stage, and it paralyzed her completely. She stood without speaking. Then, she saw Gilbert in the audience. Anne thought that he was laughing at her. Actually, Gilbert was smiling because he was enjoying the evening. He thought Anne looked beautiful.
Anne did not want to fail in front of Gilbert. Her nervousness disappeared. She began her poem. She believed in herself.
When Anne finished there was lots of applause. She felt shy as she walked back to her seat.
After the concert, the lady from the city introduced Anne to everybody. A tall girl paid her a compliment (赞扬). They had dinner in an elegant dining room. Diana and Jane were invited, too. Anne felt very pleased with the evening.
“What an evening! Anne, your poem was great. I was worried at first. You were better than that professional woman,” said Jane.
“No, I wasn’t better than her. I’m only a schoolgirl, with a little talent. But I’m quite pleased that people liked my performance,” said Anne.
“Did you see all the diamonds (钻石) on those ladies They were beautiful. Imagine being rich!” said Jane.
“We are rich. We’re sixteen years old. We’re happy and we’ve got imaginations. Look at that sky. It’s not lovelier with money. Do you want to be that tall girl and look sad all your life Or the lady from the city. She is nice but she’s fat. You know you don’t, Jane Andrews,” said Anne.
“I don’t know. I think diamonds make you feel quite good,” said Jane.
“Well, I just want to be myself. I’m quite happy to be Anne of Green Gables, with my pearl necklace from Matthew.”
—Adapted from Anne of Green Gables
30．What does the underlined word “paralyzed” mean in this story
A．Get someone well prepared. B．Make someone unable to think.
C．Get someone out of trouble. D．Make someone forget about time.
31．What can we infer from the passage
A．Gilbert was Anne’s classmate but they had a fight before.
B．Anne was afraid of acting on the stage when she was a little girl.
C．Gilbert came to the concert because he wanted to make fun of Anne.
D．Anne had her own way of understanding and winning respect from others.
32．Which is the best title for this story
A．The Concert B．Being Rich C．The Poem D．Being Confident
【答案】30．B 31．D 32．A
【导语】本文是一篇小说节选，选自《绿山墙的安妮》，文章主要讲述了Anne去表演的经历。
30．词义猜测题。根据“But she had a fear of the stage, and it paralyzed her completely. She stood without speaking.”可知，安妮站在舞台上由于恐惧，她无法思考，一声不吭地站在那儿，所以可猜测出paralyzed可能是“使人不能正常活动”的意思。故选B。
31．推理判断题。根据“ ‘We are rich. We’re sixteen years old. We’re happy and we’ve got imaginations. Look at that sky. It’s not lovelier with money. Do you want to be that tall girl and look sad all your life Or the lady from the city. She is nice but she’s fat. You know you don’t, Jane Andrews,’ said Anne.”可知，安妮认为年轻、幸福、想象力等这些她拥有的美好东西，让她富有，而不是一些物质上的东西，由此可看出安妮有自己理解和赢得他人尊重的方式。故选D。
32．最佳标题题。根据“Anne and Diana were getting ready for a concert. Anne was one of the performers.”及结合选段内容可知，选段主要讲述了安妮在音乐会上的表演经历；结合选项，The concert符合选段标题。故选A。
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（2024·江苏连云港·二模）Many years ago, China was in the middle of a great war. The emperor said that one man from each family must leave his family to join the army. Mulan was a teenage girl in a small village. She heard the news when she was outside washing clothes.
Mulan ran into the house. Her father was sitting in a chair. “Father!” she said. “Did you hear what the emperor says each family must do ”
“Yes,” said her old father. He stood up and walked very slowly to his room.
“Wait!” said Mulan, “Father, you are not healthy. Why at your age must you keep up with all those young men ”
“What else can I do ” said her father. “Your brother is a child. He cannot go.”
“Of course, that’s true,” said Mulan. “He is too little. But I have an idea. Please sit for a minute. I will be right back.”
Mulan went into her room. She cut off her long black hair. She dressed up, putting on her father’s clothes. Going back to her father, Mulan said, “Look at me. I am your son now. I will go in your place.”
The daughter said goodbye to her family. And she went to join the army.
In the army, she tried hard not to let others know she was a girl. During the 12 years, Mulan and her army fought for their country. Life was hard for them and they all missed their families. At last, they won and saved their country. Mulan returned to her village finally.
33．Why did Mulan decide to join the army in her father’s place
A．Because she didn’t like the war. B．Because she looked like her father.
C．Because her father was unhealthy. D．Because she wanted to become famous.
34．How did she manage to join the army instead of her father
A．By talking to the emperor. B．By shouting to her father. C．By telling a story. D．By dressing up as a boy.
35．Which words best describe Mulan
A．Careful and modest. B．Clever and brave.
C．Organized and humorous. D．Silly and confident.
36．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．About a female hero called Mulan. B．About Mulan’s love for her father.
C．About the great war years ago. D．About a small village in the war.
【答案】33．C 34．D 35．B 36．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了花木兰替父从军的故事。
33．细节理解题。根据“Father, you are not healthy. Why at your age must you keep up with all those young men...”以及“Look at me. I am your son now. I will go in your place”可知，花木兰的父亲身体不好，她的兄弟还小，所以她决定替父从军。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据“She dressed up, putting on her father’s clothes...Look at me. I am your son now. I will go in your place”可知，她打扮成一个男孩，替父从军。故选D。
35．推理判断题。根据“She dressed up, putting on her father’s clothes...Look at me. I am your son now. I will go in your place”以及“During the 12 years, Mulan and her army fought for their country.”可知，她打扮成一个男孩，替父从军，在从军的12年里，木兰和她的军队为国家而战，可推知她很聪明，很勇敢。故选B。
36．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了花木兰替父从军的故事。故选A。
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（2024·江苏宿迁·二模）
As Bambi got older, his mother taught him new things, too. Once he was old enough, she brought him to the meadow (草地) for the first time.
“You must never rush out on the meadow,” she warned. “There might be danger!” She wanted Bambi to be safe, but he didn’t realize just how scary a place the meadow could be.
As they explored the meadow, Bambi and his mother ran into a few other deer. Soon they started playing together and became the best of friends.
But their playtime was interrupted when a loud noise startled (使……惊吓) the other deer. They all quickly fled the meadow.
“Bambi! Bambi!” his mother called.
“Mother!” he cried. “Mother!” Bambi was lost in the meadow all alone.
Another deer appeared—the biggest one of all. It was the Great Prince of the Forest. He helped Bambi escape the meadow and led him to his mother.
“It’s safe now,” Bambi’s mother said. “We don’t have to hide any longer.”
After that scary day in the meadow, life returned to normal, and everything was peaceful again in the forest. Months passed, and Bambi finally got to enjoy winter. He had never seen snow before!
Even though Bambi learned how to have fun in the winter, he hoped spring would come soon. Food was hard to find, and he was awfully hungry.
Bambi and his mother soon discovered a small patch of grass growing through the snow. But just as they began to eat, Bambi’s mother sensed danger.
The sounds of hunting filled the air. “Bambi! Quick! The thicket!” his mother called, warning him to run to safety. “Faster! Faster, Bambi! Don’t look back. Keep running!” Bambi heard another gunshot just as he reached his home.
“We made it! We made it, Mother!” he said. Then he realized that she wasn’t there. “Mother, where are you ” He searched among the trees. He kept calling for her, ___▲ __.
Bambi was crying when the Great Prince of the Forest found him.
“Your mother can’t be with you anymore,” the Great Prince said softly. He explained that he would take care of Bambi now. “Come on, my son.”
Bambi looked back at the thicket one last time, and then he followed his father into the forest. —Taken from Bambi
37．Which of the following can best describe Bambi’s mother
A．Brave and selfless B．Creative and patient
C．Wise and generous D．Strict and modest
38．What is the correct order of what happens in the story
a. The sounds of hunting filled the air.
b. Bambi and his mother ran into a few other deer.
c. Bambi heard another gunshot just as he reached his home.
d. Bambi’s mother brought him to the meadow for the first time.
A．a c d b B．d-a-b-c C．b d a c D．d-b-a-c
39．Which of the following is the most suitable for the blank ________
A．but he couldn’t find his mother.
B．then he went home happily.
C．and he finally found his mother under the tree.
D．he saw his father talking with his mother.
40．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．It was easy to find food in winter in the forest.
B．Bambi’s mother was too old to run fast.
C．Bambi’s father didn’t love him at all.
D．Bambi’s mother loved him and protected him.
【答案】37．A 38．D 39．A 40．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了小鹿斑比和妈妈第一次去草原的经历及鹿妈妈保护斑比逃命的经历。
37．推理判断题。根据“The sounds of hunting filled the air. ‘Bambi! Quick! The thicket!’ his mother called, warning him to run to safety. ‘Faster! Faster, Bambi! Don’t look back. Keep running!’”可知斑比的妈妈在感知到危险后，马上让斑比逃命，非常勇敢；根据“Then he realized that she wasn’t there”可知鹿妈妈为了斑比而被打死了，由此推断斑比的妈妈无私伟大，故选A。
38．细节理解题。通读短文可知，斑比的妈妈第一次带斑比来草原发生最早，在草原上斑比和妈妈遇到了另外几只鹿。在去过草原后的几个月后，斑比和妈妈发现雪地里的小草丛，就在他们吃草时，狩猎的声音弥漫在空气中，妈妈让斑比快跑，班比刚到家就听到了另一声枪响，斑比在高呼成功逃脱时，却发现妈妈不在了。根据故事发展的情节，可知D项符合事情发展的顺序，故选D。
39．推理判断题。根据后文“Your mother can’t be with you anymore”可知此处表示斑比找不到妈妈，故选A。
40．推理判断题。根据“The sounds of hunting filled the air. ‘Bambi! Quick! The thicket!’ his mother called, warning him to run to safety. ‘Faster! Faster, Bambi! Don’t look back. Keep running!’”可以推断斑比的妈妈非常爱斑比，并且保护斑比逃命，故选D。
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（2024·江苏·二模）
Jack and Mia had worked on a song for Saturday’s band competition. Jack finally thought of an ending and couldn’t wait to play it for her.
“Hey buddy!” his friend Liam came when the bell rang.
“Ready for basketball after school ” Uh-oh, Jack has forgotten all about basketball. He didn’t want to refuse Liam, but he really wanted to try out the new ending with Mia immediately. Maybe if he could find an excuse.
“Hey, Liam,” Jack said, “I don’t feel well today. A-h-em!” He gave a small cough. “Another time ” His heart was beating fast.
“Sure, no problem. Feel better soon.” Liam replied and walked away.
“Lying was easier than I imagined,” Jack breathed a sigh of relief. He thought he could finish the song without hurting Liam’s feelings.
Back at Jack’s home, the ending turned out to be perfect when Jack and Mia tried it out.
“That sounded great, guys.” Liam stood on Jack’s basement (地库) steps, looking at Jack surprisingly.
“Oh, no.” Jack said to himself, trying to think quickly. “It was strange. I suddenly felt fine as soon as I came back home.” His heartbeat is racing and palms (手掌) were sweating. He hoped his mind could be fast enough to keep up with his new lie. “I would have met you at the playground, but it was too late. And then Mia stopped by, and...”
“But Jack, I didn’t stop by. You called me,” Mia said, shaking her head.
Liam managed a smile. There was no doubt that he was unhappy. He left a small case and said, “I’ve brought you a movie since you were not feeling well.” Before Jack could think of something to say, Liam left and so did Mia. Jack felt quite awful—he was worried that he might lose them because of his lies. Jack decided to stop lies from destroying their friendship.
The next morning, Jack apologized (道歉) to Liam for lying to him.
“You could have just told me. I know that competition is important to you,” Liam said.
“I guess the truth would have been easier, huh ” Jack said.
Liam nodded and smiled.
41．Why did Jack make a small cough
A．He wanted to make Liam leave. B．He tried to catch Liam’s attention.
C．He wanted to play a trick on Liam. D．He tried to make Liam believe him.
42．Which is the right order of the story
a. Jack said sorry to Liam.
b. Liam and Mia left Jack’s home.
c. Jack thought of an ending of a song.
d. Liam saw Jack and Mia play the song.
e. Jack planned to play basketball with Liam.
A．e-c-d-b-a B．c-e-d-b-a C．c-d-b-a-e D．e-c-d-a-b
43．What can we know from the text
A．Jack lost two good friends because of lying.
B．Jack and Mia would win the competition.
C．Jack had a terrible cough when Liam came.
D．Liam and Mia left Jack’s home for the same reason.
44．What does the text tell us
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．It is never too old to learn.
C．Honesty is the wisest strategy.
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
【答案】41．D 42．A 43．D 44．C
【导语】本文通过讲述Jack和他朋友之间发生的事情来告诉我们：说出事实比撒谎更容易。
41．推理判断题。根据“Maybe if he could find an excuse...‘I don’t feel well today. A-h-em!’ He gave a small cough.”可知，Jack想找借口拒绝Liam，于是他说自己不舒服，咳嗽一下是为了让Liam相信他说的话。故选D。
42．细节理解题。根据“Jack finally thought of an ending ”、“Ready for basketball after school ”、“Jack has forgotten all about basketball.”、“Liam stood on Jack’s basement steps, looking at Jack surprisingly.”、“Liam left and so did Mia.”和“Jack apologized to Liam for lying to him”可知，最开始Jack计划课后和Liam一起打篮球，然后Jack想到了歌曲的结尾，但是他为了排练拒绝了Liam，结果Liam到他家送电影时看到了他和Mia在练歌，由于Jack的撒谎导致两位好朋友都离开了，最后Jack去向Liam道歉。正确的顺序是e-c-d-b-a。故选A。
43．推理判断题。根据“Liam managed a smile. There was no doubt that he was unhappy...Liam left and so did Mia.”可知，Jack给Mia和Liam解释时，两个人在发现他撒谎后都离开了，所以Liam和Mia离开Jack家的原因是一样的。故选D。
44．主旨大意题。根据“I guess the truth would have been easier.”可知，全文通过讲述Jack和朋友之间发生的事情，旨在告诉我们说出真相比撒谎更容易，C选项“诚实是最明智的策略”符合原文内容。故选C。
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（2024·江苏常州·二模）When I was a puppy (幼犬) , I brought you happiness and made you laugh. You called me your child despite (尽管) a number of bitten shoes and a couple of murdered bedclothes, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you ”—but then you turned me over for a belly (肚子) rub.
I remember those nights of rubbing you in bed and listening to your secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. At last, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a “dog person”—still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her my devotion, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy.
Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was attracted by the pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another room.
There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”.
Now, you have a new career chance in another city, and you and they will be moving to another apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter, It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of
hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged (耸) and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle aged dog or cat, even one with “papers”. Is it better to live with hope or without hope Sometimes when I hear human footsteps, I think it is you, or perhaps another human who will love me. It never is. Then I feel terrible.
45．How did the dog’s owner treat the puppy when it was at a younger age
A．He treated the puppy as a family member.
B．He punished the puppy when it made a mess.
C．He treated the puppy with kindness and jokes.
D．He kept the puppy at a distance for the bitten shoes.
46．Why was the puppy kept in another room after the babies were born
A．Because the puppy is a great danger to the health and safety of the babies.
B．Because the couple felt worried that their babies would be in danger.
C．Because the puppy was attracted by the babies’ pinkness and sweet smell.
D．Because the master envied the natural love between the babies and the puppy.
47．What can we infer from the last three paragraphs
A．It was a sudden decision for the master to give up the dog.
B．The dog felt happy after the master setting up a new family.
C．The dog would live a terrible life without any hope for the future.
D．People in the animal center think nobody would take the dog home.
48．Which of the following could be the best title for the passage
A．Saving a dog B．Man’s best Friend
C．Good memory of a dog D．How could you
【答案】45．A 46．B 47．D 48．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，一只忠诚的狗在讲述自己从小到大和主人的点点滴滴的故事，后来主人去另一个城市工作生活却将狗留在了动物收容所。
45．细节理解题。根据“but there was a time when I was your only family”可知曾经小狗是他唯一的家人，故应该是像家人一样。故选A。
46．细节理解题。根据“Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another
room.”可知是因为担心小狗会伤害孩子。故选B。
47．细节理解题。根据文章最后三段及“They shrugged (耸) and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle aged dog or cat, even one with ‘papers’. ”可知动物中心的人认为没有人会把狗带回家，故选D。
48．最佳标题题。根据文章内容可知，短文以小狗的视角讲述了它与主人的点滴故事以后最终被弃之于不顾，是小狗的独白。选项D“你怎么能这样对我？”符合语境，故选D。阅读理解之记叙文
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（2024·江苏盐城·二模）Bassanio looked at the three boxes, but he did not read the writing on them. He looked at the gold and silver.
“The world is tricked by appearances,” he said. “People often hide ordinary things with beautiful gold, silver, and jewels. People always agree with those who speak well, even if they say foolish things. Many people who seem brave are really cowards. How often do we believe in leaders who turn out to be bad ” Then Bassanio remembered the story of Midas, the man who loved gold too much. He wanted everything to be gold. He wished that he could
make everything gold just by touching it. When he could, it was a disaster. He could not eat his golden food, and he was afraid to touch his daughter. “No, I do not want these beautiful boxes of gold and silver. I will choose the lead box with its ordinary color. It speaks more to me than all the gold and silver in the world. Please give me the key to the lead box. Let happiness be mine.” Bassanio said to himself.
One of the servants gave him the key, and he went to the box and opened it. Portia was very pleased. She could not believe it, until Bassanio opened the box and saw the picture of Portia inside it. When he saw the picture, he loved her even more because the picture was very beautiful. He wondered how anyone could paint such a good picture of her. It was almost as beautiful as Portia herself. He looked at all the parts of the picture. He looked at the eyes and the hair and the eyes. All of them were perfect. But Portia herself was even more beautiful than her picture.
The writing inside the box told him that he had chosen the right box. It said that he should go to Portia and look into her eyes. She would be his wife. Bassanio could not believe it. “Is it really true ” he asked. “Will you really be my wife I am afraid to believe it until you say so.”
—Adopted from The Merchant of Venice
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．How appearances trick the world. B．What gold and silver are used for.
C．Why Bassanio chose the lead box. D．What Bassanio thought of the happiness.
2．What may “cowards” do when they face the difficulties
A．Ask others for help. B．Show fear and give up.
C．Find out ways to solve them. D．Hand in the problems to others.
3．Why did Portia feel very pleased when Bassanio opened the box
A．Because Bassanio didn’t like gold, silver or jewels.
B．Because Bassanio didn’t read the writing on the box.
C．Because she hoped to become the wife of Bassanio.
D．Because she thought the picture in the box was perfect.
4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．There was nothing but a picture in the lead box.
B．The servants advised Bassanio to choose the lead box.
C．Bassanio thought the picture was more beautiful than Portia.
D．Bassanio was too excited to believe himself after reading the writing.
5．What may be the best title of the passage
A．Bassanio and the lead box B．Portia and her picture
C．The things in the boxes D．Tricks by appearances
02
（2024·江苏泰州·二模）In a village near the home of the Amur tiger in China, people faced big challenges. The village was important for tigers to move around safely. However, farmlands were often destroyed by wild animals. Zhang Weimin, a local villager, once lost up to 10, 000 yuan because of this. He didn’t understand why they must protect these creatures. In fact, he was not alone. Many people living in this area probably shared the same opinion.
In 2021, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) started projects to help the village and protect the tigers at the same time. At first, people like Zhang Weimin didn’t want to be part of it, as they thought they had to pay more to balance protection and development. For example, sharing resources with wildlife can bring protection value, but farmers may suffer more losses. WWF came up with a plan to get people on board. Step one was to offer the villagers special stoves (炉子) that use less wood and are better for the environment. These stoves also helped the villagers save money on heating. After a series of efforts including door-to-door visits and discussions, the project was gradually accepted by the villagers. Zhang Weimin and other villagers started to see the benefits (利益).
Next, WWF worked with the villagers to find ways to improve green planting techniques. Villagers learned new farming methods and started using earthworms to make the soil better. This helped the crops grow well and also reduced pollution. Zhang Weimin and other villagers began to see that taking care of nature could also help them. They used these new methods on more of their land and shared their experiences with others.
The final step was to get the whole community involved (加入) in protecting the tigers and their home. They learned to work together and share the benefits of protection. This made the villagers more willing to help protect the tigers and their land.
Zhang Weimin’s story shows how people can change their minds about protecting nature when they see the benefits for themselves. By working together and respecting each other’s ideas, we can find ways to take care of the environment and help people live better lives. It’s important for everyone to be part of this effort to make the world a better place for both people and wildlife.
6．What does these creatures refer to in Paragraph 1
A．Farmlands. B．Wild animals. C．Forests. D．Villagers.
7．Why did Zhang Weimin refuse to protect wild animals at first
A．Because he was attacked by tigers.
B．Because he didn’t respect WWF.
C．Because he would probably suffer more losses.
D．Because he didn’t know how to protect them.
8．How did WWF help the village and protect the tigers at the same time
a. It offers the villagers special stoves.
b. It gives the villagers more money.
c. It forces villagers to give up farming.
d. It finds ways to improve green planting techniques.
A．ab B．bc C．cd D．ad
9．What was Zhang Weimin’s attitude (态度) towards WWF’s plan at last
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Inactive. D．Cold.
10．Which of the following can best describe WWF’s plan
A．It works out well for almost everyone.
B．It does no good to the environment.
C．It harms the village but protects the nature.
D．It wins little support from local villagers.
03
（2024·江苏南通·二模）
The paper was full of unusual things except the important news story on the front page. There were many articles on scientific subjects, and the pictures of fashions were especially interesting. The world was obviously warmer because the clothing was simple, and it only covered small parts of the body. The main item of clothing was a light-weight cloak (斗篷). Everyone seemed to be wearing some kind of large metal thing on one of their arms.
There were photographs of people in African and Indian cities, and they all looked well and wealthy. There
were no photographs of hungry children or wars. This was very unlike the newspapers of our own time. The only sad story was about the death of a gorilla. It was the last gorilla on Earth.
One page was full of statistics. The most interesting, Brownlow thought, was about the birthrate. It was seven per thousand, he told me. This was amazing. It was a small part of our own birthrate, which was already not very high. The article did not give numbers for different countries. There was only one birthrate, and that was for the whole world.
I asked Brownlow about crime. There was still crime, he told me, but the articles were more about the causes of crime than catching criminals.
He told me many more things that he read in the newspaper.
“I read until I fell asleep,” he said. I did not wake until my cleaning lady came and woke me up the next morning.
“I looked for the newspaper,” he said, “but I could not see it. There was only a piece of the wrapper (包装纸) on the floor. I jumped up and ran into the kitchen. My cleaning lady was there. I asked her where the newspaper was.”
⑧“I threw it with the other rubbish down the chute (管道) as I usually do,” she said. “I expect it is in the hot water furnace by now. The caretaker usually burns all the rubbish as soon as it comes down.”
Brownlow ran down to the basement, where the furnace was, but he was too late. There was no sign of the newspaper.
“So you have no proof (证据) that the newspaper existed,” I said.
“No. Only this. I found it on the floor in my sitting room.”
He handed me the wrapper. The paper was green, and the address was Evan O’Hara, Mr, Sussex Court, 49.
And that is all I know about Brownlow’s strange newspaper. I have no explanation for it. I only know that if his story is true, on 10 November, 2051, Evan O’Hara, Mr. will get a newspaper addressed to Brownlow, dated 10 November, 2001.
—Adapted from The Strange Story of Brownlow’s Newspaper
11．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph ⑧refers to ________.
A．the wrapper B．the rubbish C．the newspaper D．the photograph
12．Which of the following I get could probably prove Brownlow’s story
A．Brownlow’s serious voice. B．The piece of green wrapper.
C．Brownlow’s caretaker’s action. D．His cleaning lady’s explanation.
13．Which is the correct order of the following events
a. Brownlow handed me the wrapper.
b. Brownlow ran down to the basement.
c. Brownlow jumped up and ran into the kitchen.
d. Brownlow read the newspaper until he fell asleep.
e. Brownlow found a piece of the wrapper on the floor.
A．b-a-c-d-c B．b-c-a-d-e C．d-e-b-c-a D．d-e-c-b-a
14．From the passage, we can infer (推断) ________.
A．Brownlow’s caretaker threw the newspaper down the chute
B．catching criminals is more important than finding causes of crime
C．Brownlow received the strange newspaper on 10 November, 2001
D．the caretaker didn’t burn the newspaper until Brownlow asked him to
04
（2024·江苏无锡·二模）
My grandfather died when I was a small boy, and my grandmother started staying with us. I don’t know what kind of perfume (香水) she used, but it was so strong that it was almost impossible to remain at her room breathing for any length of time. Even so, no one can change her.
This, then, was my grandmother at the time of the infamous pea event.
It took place at the Biltmore Hotel. My grandmother, my mother, and I were having lunch. I ordered a Salisbury steak, thinking that was a good old hamburger with gravy. When brought to the table, it was together with a plate of peas.
I always hate peas. It is a complete mystery to me why anyone would like to eat peas. I certainly was not about to eat them.
“Eat your peas,” my grandmother said.
“Mother,” said my mum in her warning voice. “He doesn’t like peas. Leave him alone.”
My grandmother did not reply. She leaned in my direction, looked me in the eye, and said the words that
changed my life, “I’ll pay you five dollars if you eat those peas.”
I had no idea of money. I only knew that five dollars was a BIG, nearly unimaginable amount of money. Now only one plate of them stood between me and the five dollars. I began to force the bad things down my throat.
My mother was very angry. My grandmother had a self-satisfied look on her face. “I can do what I want, Ellen, and you can’t stop me.” Every single pea made me want to throw up, but the magical image of that five dollars floated before me, and I finally ate the last of them. My grandmother handed me the five dollars with a flourish. My mother continued to glare in silence. And the event ended. Or so I thought.
That night, at dinner, my mother served two of my all-time favorite foods. Along with them came a big bowl of peas. She offered me some peas, and I, in the very last moments of my innocent youth, refused. My mother fixed me with a cold eye as she put a huge pile of peas onto my plate. Then my mother said the words that were on my mind for years.
“You ate them for money,” she said. “You can eat them for love.”
The five dollars were quickly spent. My grandmother passed away a few years later. But the story of the peas lived on and the words became my forever nightmare (噩梦). I had to eat them that day and every other time they were served thereafter. If I want to refuse, my mother repeats the dreaded words one more time.
15．When grandmother made the suggestion, she most probably felt ________.
A．unhappy B．ashamed C．patient D．confident
16．The main purpose of this passage is to ________.
A．show the great importance of eating peas B．explain how to use pocket money wisely
C．remind us not to put a price on everything D．introduce the war between the two women
17．Which is the best title for the story
A．An Unexpected Wealth B．A Plate of Peas
C．An Unforgettable Dinner D．A Special Grandma
05
（2024·江苏盐城·二模）Pinocchio hated the dark street, but he was so hungry that he ran out of the house. The night was very black. It thundered, and bright flashes of lightning now and again shot across the sky, turning it into a sea of fire. An angry wind blew cold and raised thick clouds of dust, while the trees shook and whispered in a strange way.
Pinocchio was greatly afraid of thunder and lightning, but the hunger he felt was far greater than his fear. In
a number of leaps and bounds (飞跃), he came to the village, tired out.
The whole village was dark and deserted (无人居住的). The stores were closed, the doors, the windows. In the streets, not even a dog could be seen. It seemed the Village of the Dead.
Pinocchio ran up to a doorway, threw himself upon the bell, and pulled it wildly, saying to himself, “Someone will surely answer that!” He was right. An old man in a nightcap opened the window and looked out. He called down angrily:
“What do you want at this hour of night ”
“Give me a bit of bread! I am hungry.”
“Wait a minute and I’ll come right back,” answered the old man, thinking he had to deal with one of those boys who love to roam (闲逛) around at night ringing people’s bells while they are peacefully asleep.
After a minute or two, the same voice cried:
“Get under the window and hold out your hat!” Pinocchio had no hat, but he managed to get under the window just in time to feel a shower of ice-cold water pour down on his poor wooden head, his shoulders, and over his whole body.
He returned home as wet as a small piece of cloth, and tired out from lifelessness and hunger.
As he no longer had any strength left with which to stand, he sat down on a little chair and put his two feet on the stove (火炉) to dry them.
There he fell asleep, and while he slept, his wooden feet began to burn. Slowly, very slowly, they blackened and turned to ashes (灰).
Pinocchio snored away happily as if his feet were not his own. In the very early morning he opened his eyes just as a loud knocking sounded at the door.
“Who is it ” he called, yawning and rubbing his eyes.
“It is I,” answered a voice.
It was the voice of Geppetto.
18．Why did Pinocchio run out of the house
A．Because he wanted to visit the village.
B．Because he wanted to get something to eat.
C．Because he was afraid to stay at home alone.
D．Because he was afraid of thunders and lightnings.
19．What can we learn about the village in Paragraph 3
A．It was very empty. B．It was very busy. C．It was very lively. D．It was very modern.
20．What did the old man give Pinocchio at last
A．A warm hat. B．A little chair. C．A shower of ice-cold water. D．A big piece of bread.
21．What is the writer’s purpose in writing what the old man did to Pinocchio
A．To describe the danger of using stoves to us.
B．To show us the importance of good manners.
C．To tell us the value of food we eat everyday.
D．To introduce us the harm of natural disasters.
22．What may be the best title for the passage
A．Pinocchio lost his feet. B．Pinocchio had fun in a village.
C．Geppetto brought food back home at last. D．The old man helped Pinocchio.
06
（2024·江苏盐城·二模）Here is the story of American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.
Once upon a time, on July 24th 1897, a little girl was born in Ashes Kansas. As a child, Amelia was adventurous, climbing trees, collecting bugs, hunting rats with their rifle and exploring the neighborhood. Many historians have described Earhart as a “tomboy” growing up because of this.
Throughout her teen years, she moved around the middle west with her family. There after seeing the wounded (受伤的) soldiers returning from World War I, she decided to work as a nurse’s aid and got to know many of the wounded pilots and grew to admire them.
On December 20th, 1920, an important moment happened in Earhart’s life. She attended an air show with her dad in Long Beach. And she took a ten-minute plane ride that forever changed her life. She recalled, “By the time I had got two or three hundred feet off the ground, I knew I had to fly.” Amelia’s new mission (使命) was to learn how to fly and she worked hard to achieve her new dream. She worked several jobs to save up for the very expensive flying lessons. Amelia had flown her plane to 14,000 feet, the world record for female pilots. On May
15th, 1923, Earhart became only the 16th woman to be presented with such a pilot’s licence.
In the mid-1920s, Earhart was not able to make a living as only a pilot, so she became a teacher and later a social worker. One afternoon in April 1928, a phone call came for Earhart at work. “How would you like to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic ” Captain Hulton Archive asked her on the other line. “Yes,” Amelia immediately replied. She became the first female to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but only as a passenger, as Wilmer Stultz and Lewis Gordon acted as pilots. When the three returned to the United States, they were greeted with a parade in New York and a reception held by President Calvin Coolidge at the White House.
In August 1928, Amelia became the first woman to fly alone across the North American continent and back. In 1929, she entered Will Rogers Power Puff Derby and placed third. Earhart also became involved with the Ninety-Nines, an organization of female pilots, and then became their first president in 1930.
23．How would we understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4
A．She found the pilots were admirable in the war.
B．She decided to be a nurse to help the wounded pilots.
C．She would continue to take airplane rides with her Dad.
D．She wanted to be a pilot when flying an airplane for the first time.
24．What can we learn about Amelia Earhart from the passage
A．She grew up in a rich family and graduated with honors.
B．She became the first female president of the USA in 1930.
C．She flew across the North American continent and back in 1928.
D．She refused to fly the Atlantic Ocean with others at first in 1928.
25．What can we learn from Amelia Earhart’s life choices
A．Never too old to learn. B．Well begun is half done.
C．Two hands are better than one. D．Where there is a will, there is a way.
07
（2024·江苏·二模）
Last night my Chinese friend took me to a concert of Chinese folk music. The piece which was played on the erhu moved me a lot. The music was beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain. The piece had a simple name, Erquan Yingyue. Later I looked up the history of Erquan Yingyue, and I began to understand the sadness in the music.
The music was written by Abing who was born in 1893. His mother died when he was very young. Abing’s father taught him to play many musical instruments, and by age 17 Abing was known for his musical ability. However, after his father died, Abing’s life grew worse. He was very poor. He developed a serious illness and became blind. For several years, he had no home. He lived on the streets and played music to make money. Even after Abing got married and had a home again, he continued to sing and play on the streets. He performed in this way for many years.
Abing’s amazing musical skills made him very popular during his lifetime. By the end of his life, he could play over 600 pieces of music. It is a pity that only six pieces of music in total were recorded for the future world to hear. Today, Abing’s Erquan Yingyue has become one of China’s national treasures. Its sad beauty not only paints a picture of Abing’s own life but also makes people recall their deepest wounds from their own sad or painful experiences.
26．What does the writer think of Erquan Yingyue
A．Exciting and beautiful. B．Sad but beautiful.
C．Quiet and wonderful. D．Cheerful but noisy.
27．When did Abing become homeless
A．After his father died. B．When he got married.
C．When his mother died. D．When he was seventeen.
28．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3
A．It describes the picture of Abing’s life.
B．Abing’s musical skills made him popular.
C．Abing once lived a very poor and sad life.
D．It tells the history of Abing’s Erquan Yingyue.
29．What can we learn about Abing
A．He developed a serious illness and became deaf.
B．He taught himself to play many musical instruments.
C．Over 600 pieces of his music were recorded for the future world.
D．His Erquan Yingyue has become one of China’s national treasures.
08
（2024·江苏无锡·二模）Anne and Diana were getting ready for a concert. Anne was one of the performers.
“Are you nervous ” asked Diana.
“Not at all. I’ve spoken lots in public now. I’m reciting (背诵) a poem that is very emotional.”
At the hotel, Anne went to the performers’ dressing room. She suddenly felt shy. The other performers were from the city. She was from the country.
Unluckily, a professional speaker recited a poem before Anne. The audience was captivated (迷住). When it was time Anne walked slowly onto the stage. But she had a fear of the stage, and it paralyzed her completely. She stood without speaking. Then, she saw Gilbert in the audience. Anne thought that he was laughing at her. Actually, Gilbert was smiling because he was enjoying the evening. He thought Anne looked beautiful.
Anne did not want to fail in front of Gilbert. Her nervousness disappeared. She began her poem. She believed in herself.
When Anne finished there was lots of applause. She felt shy as she walked back to her seat.
After the concert, the lady from the city introduced Anne to everybody. A tall girl paid her a compliment (赞扬). They had dinner in an elegant dining room. Diana and Jane were invited, too. Anne felt very pleased with the evening.
“What an evening! Anne, your poem was great. I was worried at first. You were better than that professional woman,” said Jane.
“No, I wasn’t better than her. I’m only a schoolgirl, with a little talent. But I’m quite pleased that people liked my performance,” said Anne.
“Did you see all the diamonds (钻石) on those ladies They were beautiful. Imagine being rich!” said Jane.
“We are rich. We’re sixteen years old. We’re happy and we’ve got imaginations. Look at that sky. It’s not lovelier with money. Do you want to be that tall girl and look sad all your life Or the lady from the city. She is nice but she’s fat. You know you don’t, Jane Andrews,” said Anne.
“I don’t know. I think diamonds make you feel quite good,” said Jane.
“Well, I just want to be myself. I’m quite happy to be Anne of Green Gables, with my pearl necklace from Matthew.”
—Adapted from Anne of Green Gables
30．What does the underlined word “paralyzed” mean in this story
A．Get someone well prepared. B．Make someone unable to think.
C．Get someone out of trouble. D．Make someone forget about time.
31．What can we infer from the passage
A．Gilbert was Anne’s classmate but they had a fight before.
B．Anne was afraid of acting on the stage when she was a little girl.
C．Gilbert came to the concert because he wanted to make fun of Anne.
D．Anne had her own way of understanding and winning respect from others.
32．Which is the best title for this story
A．The Concert B．Being Rich C．The Poem D．Being Confident
09
（2024·江苏连云港·二模）Many years ago, China was in the middle of a great war. The emperor said that one man from each family must leave his family to join the army. Mulan was a teenage girl in a small village. She heard the news when she was outside washing clothes.
Mulan ran into the house. Her father was sitting in a chair. “Father!” she said. “Did you hear what the emperor says each family must do ”
“Yes,” said her old father. He stood up and walked very slowly to his room.
“Wait!” said Mulan, “Father, you are not healthy. Why at your age must you keep up with all those young men ”
“What else can I do ” said her father. “Your brother is a child. He cannot go.”
“Of course, that’s true,” said Mulan. “He is too little. But I have an idea. Please sit for a minute. I will be right back.”
Mulan went into her room. She cut off her long black hair. She dressed up, putting on her father’s clothes. Going back to her father, Mulan said, “Look at me. I am your son now. I will go in your place.”
The daughter said goodbye to her family. And she went to join the army.
In the army, she tried hard not to let others know she was a girl. During the 12 years, Mulan and her army fought for their country. Life was hard for them and they all missed their families. At last, they won and saved their country. Mulan returned to her village finally.
33．Why did Mulan decide to join the army in her father’s place
A．Because she didn’t like the war. B．Because she looked like her father.
C．Because her father was unhealthy. D．Because she wanted to become famous.
34．How did she manage to join the army instead of her father
A．By talking to the emperor. B．By shouting to her father. C．By telling a story. D．By dressing up as a boy.
35．Which words best describe Mulan
A．Careful and modest. B．Clever and brave.
C．Organized and humorous. D．Silly and confident.
36．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．About a female hero called Mulan. B．About Mulan’s love for her father.
C．About the great war years ago. D．About a small village in the war.
10
（2024·江苏宿迁·二模）
As Bambi got older, his mother taught him new things, too. Once he was old enough, she brought him to the meadow (草地) for the first time.
“You must never rush out on the meadow,” she warned. “There might be danger!” She wanted Bambi to be safe, but he didn’t realize just how scary a place the meadow could be.
As they explored the meadow, Bambi and his mother ran into a few other deer. Soon they started playing together and became the best of friends.
But their playtime was interrupted when a loud noise startled (使……惊吓) the other deer. They all quickly fled the meadow.
“Bambi! Bambi!” his mother called.
“Mother!” he cried. “Mother!” Bambi was lost in the meadow all alone.
Another deer appeared—the biggest one of all. It was the Great Prince of the Forest. He helped Bambi escape the meadow and led him to his mother.
“It’s safe now,” Bambi’s mother said. “We don’t have to hide any longer.”
After that scary day in the meadow, life returned to normal, and everything was peaceful again in the forest. Months passed, and Bambi finally got to enjoy winter. He had never seen snow before!
Even though Bambi learned how to have fun in the winter, he hoped spring would come soon. Food was hard to find, and he was awfully hungry.
Bambi and his mother soon discovered a small patch of grass growing through the snow. But just as they began to eat, Bambi’s mother sensed danger.
The sounds of hunting filled the air. “Bambi! Quick! The thicket!” his mother called, warning him to run to safety. “Faster! Faster, Bambi! Don’t look back. Keep running!” Bambi heard another gunshot just as he reached his home.
“We made it! We made it, Mother!” he said. Then he realized that she wasn’t there. “Mother, where are you ” He searched among the trees. He kept calling for her, ___▲ __.
Bambi was crying when the Great Prince of the Forest found him.
“Your mother can’t be with you anymore,” the Great Prince said softly. He explained that he would take care of Bambi now. “Come on, my son.”
Bambi looked back at the thicket one last time, and then he followed his father into the forest. —Taken from Bambi
37．Which of the following can best describe Bambi’s mother
A．Brave and selfless B．Creative and patient
C．Wise and generous D．Strict and modest
38．What is the correct order of what happens in the story
a. The sounds of hunting filled the air.
b. Bambi and his mother ran into a few other deer.
c. Bambi heard another gunshot just as he reached his home.
d. Bambi’s mother brought him to the meadow for the first time.
A．a c d b B．d-a-b-c C．b d a c D．d-b-a-c
39．Which of the following is the most suitable for the blank ________
A．but he couldn’t find his mother.
B．then he went home happily.
C．and he finally found his mother under the tree.
D．he saw his father talking with his mother.
40．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．It was easy to find food in winter in the forest.
B．Bambi’s mother was too old to run fast.
C．Bambi’s father didn’t love him at all.
D．Bambi’s mother loved him and protected him.
11
（2024·江苏·二模）
Jack and Mia had worked on a song for Saturday’s band competition. Jack finally thought of an ending and couldn’t wait to play it for her.
“Hey buddy!” his friend Liam came when the bell rang.
“Ready for basketball after school ” Uh-oh, Jack has forgotten all about basketball. He didn’t want to refuse Liam, but he really wanted to try out the new ending with Mia immediately. Maybe if he could find an excuse.
“Hey, Liam,” Jack said, “I don’t feel well today. A-h-em!” He gave a small cough. “Another time ” His heart was beating fast.
“Sure, no problem. Feel better soon.” Liam replied and walked away.
“Lying was easier than I imagined,” Jack breathed a sigh of relief. He thought he could finish the song without hurting Liam’s feelings.
Back at Jack’s home, the ending turned out to be perfect when Jack and Mia tried it out.
“That sounded great, guys.” Liam stood on Jack’s basement (地库) steps, looking at Jack surprisingly.
“Oh, no.” Jack said to himself, trying to think quickly. “It was strange. I suddenly felt fine as soon as I came back home.” His heartbeat is racing and palms (手掌) were sweating. He hoped his mind could be fast enough to keep up with his new lie. “I would have met you at the playground, but it was too late. And then Mia stopped by,
and...”
“But Jack, I didn’t stop by. You called me,” Mia said, shaking her head.
Liam managed a smile. There was no doubt that he was unhappy. He left a small case and said, “I’ve brought you a movie since you were not feeling well.” Before Jack could think of something to say, Liam left and so did Mia. Jack felt quite awful—he was worried that he might lose them because of his lies. Jack decided to stop lies from destroying their friendship.
The next morning, Jack apologized (道歉) to Liam for lying to him.
“You could have just told me. I know that competition is important to you,” Liam said.
“I guess the truth would have been easier, huh ” Jack said.
Liam nodded and smiled.
41．Why did Jack make a small cough
A．He wanted to make Liam leave. B．He tried to catch Liam’s attention.
C．He wanted to play a trick on Liam. D．He tried to make Liam believe him.
42．Which is the right order of the story
a. Jack said sorry to Liam.
b. Liam and Mia left Jack’s home.
c. Jack thought of an ending of a song.
d. Liam saw Jack and Mia play the song.
e. Jack planned to play basketball with Liam.
A．e-c-d-b-a B．c-e-d-b-a C．c-d-b-a-e D．e-c-d-a-b
43．What can we know from the text
A．Jack lost two good friends because of lying.
B．Jack and Mia would win the competition.
C．Jack had a terrible cough when Liam came.
D．Liam and Mia left Jack’s home for the same reason.
44．What does the text tell us
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．It is never too old to learn.
C．Honesty is the wisest strategy.
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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（2024·江苏常州·二模）When I was a puppy (幼犬) , I brought you happiness and made you laugh. You called me your child despite (尽管) a number of bitten shoes and a couple of murdered bedclothes, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you ”—but then you turned me over for a belly (肚子) rub.
I remember those nights of rubbing you in bed and listening to your secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. At last, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a “dog person”—still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her my devotion, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy.
Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was attracted by the pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another room.
There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”.
Now, you have a new career chance in another city, and you and they will be moving to another apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter, It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged (耸) and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle aged dog or cat, even one with “papers”. Is it better to live with hope or without hope Sometimes when I hear human footsteps, I think it is you, or perhaps another human who will love me. It never is. Then I feel terrible.
45．How did the dog’s owner treat the puppy when it was at a younger age
A．He treated the puppy as a family member.
B．He punished the puppy when it made a mess.
C．He treated the puppy with kindness and jokes.
D．He kept the puppy at a distance for the bitten shoes.
46．Why was the puppy kept in another room after the babies were born
A．Because the puppy is a great danger to the health and safety of the babies.
B．Because the couple felt worried that their babies would be in danger.
C．Because the puppy was attracted by the babies’ pinkness and sweet smell.
D．Because the master envied the natural love between the babies and the puppy.
47．What can we infer from the last three paragraphs
A．It was a sudden decision for the master to give up the dog.
B．The dog felt happy after the master setting up a new family.
C．The dog would live a terrible life without any hope for the future.
D．People in the animal center think nobody would take the dog home.
48．Which of the following could be the best title for the passage
A．Saving a dog B．Man’s best Friend
C．Good memory of a dog D．How could you
