期中复习之记叙文15篇
(各地市期中真题)
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（23-24高二下·贵州贵阳·期中）Jeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16, went to the Rocky Mountains with their parents for the weekend. On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves while their parents relaxed at the campsite. After three hours, they reached the top with no problems.
However, trouble began when they started the climb down the mountain. On one very dangerous part of the path, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy was able to climb down to where lan was. Ian was badly injured and could not move. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help, but he did not want to leave his friend. He used water from his own bottle to clean the dirt and blood from Ian’s face and hands. He tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian’s right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that someone would come and help them.
When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very worried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for the boys.
As night fell, the boys were still missing. While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable. As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for lan to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian warm.
At sunrise, Jeremy decided that the only way to help his friend was to carry him. So, they started the long climb back to their parents. Sometimes Jeremy carried fan on his back. Sometimes he carried him in his arms. Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite where their parents were waiting. “I will always remember what Jeremy did for me,” said Ian. “He saved my life. That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his friend.”
1．What happened to Ian on his way down the mountain
A．Ian left his friend to ask for help.
B．Ian climbed down to where Jeremy was.
C．Ian was badly injured and could not move.
D．Ian decided what to do because Jeremy was injured.
2．Why did the boys’ parents get in touch with the park workers
A．Because they knew the boys got injured.
B．Because they are worried about the bad weather.
C．Because the boys returned to the campsite with wounds.
D．Because the boys did not return to the campsite that evening.
3．What did Jeremy do for Ian while they were waiting for help
A．Jeremy had Ian’s food and water.
B．Jeremy left Ian alone to find help from their parents.
C．Jeremy let Ian lie on his jacket to make him comfortable.
D．Jeremy gave Ian his jacket and only shirt to keep Ian warm.
4．Which of the following word can be used to describe Jeremy
A．Selfish. B．Brave. C．Timid. D．Considerate.
（23-24高二下·陕西·期中）Lisa is ten years old. She is handicapped because she has brain damage. She could not do even the simplest thing until a year ago. She could not comb her hair or feed herself. Her parents loved her. And they treated her like a baby.
Mr. Ching has a daughter and a son. They are both grown. They live far from their father. Mr. Cling felt lonely. He decided to become a foster grandfather to a handicapped child. And that was how he met Lisa.
Foster grandparents are grandparents who are not related by birth but foster parents love the children they care for. They also help the handicapped children in special ways. They help to dress and feed the children. They read to them and tell them stories. They also help with handicapped children’s therapy. Therapy is the treatment of a disease or disorder. It helps the children overcome their handicaps.
Mr. Cling became a foster grandparent to Lisa when she was nine years old. At first, Lisa was shy. She was afraid because Mr. Cling was a stranger. But he came to see her every day, gradually she began to trust him. At last, Lisa let Mr. Cling do things for her.
Cling speaks for most foster grandparents when he say, “We all benefit. The handicapped children benefit because we help them live more useful lives. And we benefit because we know the children need us and love us. For any person, there is no greater happiness than that.”
1．Why did Lisa need help
A．She was a baby B．She did not want to do anything.
C．She had brain damage. D．She was a blind girl.
2．What does the underlined word “foster” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Elderly B．Related by birth C．Not related by birth D．King- hearted
3．Why did Mr. Cling foster Lisa
A．Lisa needs looking after.
B．The passage doesn’t mention of.
C．Lisa need caring for and Mr. Cling also gets enjoyment from it.
D．Mr. Cling is too lonely.
4．The best title for this passage is ______.
A．Lisa, A Handicapped Girl B．Why Did He Do That
C．Foster Grandparents D．The Greatest Happiness!
（23-24高二下·安徽马鞍山·期中）Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped into the campus. Well, it’s not even really a campus. It’s more like a district in a small town. Harvard’s main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they’re a little shabby. They don’t fit the modern idea of the university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into an ancient castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.
Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us, “You see this grass field in the center of the school Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.” Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn
I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with singing of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.
Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.
I hope one day I’ll attend my dream school — Harvard.
1．What is this article mainly about
A．The author’s campus life in Harvard. B．The academic system in Harvard.
C．Harvard’s old buildings. D．The author’s impression of Harvard.
2．Why did the author feel pretty shocked when she first stepped into Harvard
A．Harvard students didn’t take their graduation ceremony seriously.
B．The classes were held on beautiful lawns in Harvard.
C．Harvard mixed tradition and new technology perfectly.
D．Harvard has top class scientists and professors.
3．What can we know from the article
A．All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.
B．Graduation ceremonies are simple at Harvard.
C．There are no competitions at Harvard University.
D．Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.
4．According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world
A．Literature, arts, and law. B．Religion, law and arts.
C．Literature, arts and computer science. D．Religion, computer and literature.
（22-23高二下·广西柳州·期中）My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to conquer my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true — this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives. So, I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April — Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
1．Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Paragraph 1
A．Strength. B．Confusion C．Preference. D．Struggles.
2．What happened to the author when leaving Toastmasters
A．Things got worse for him. B．Nervousness remained with him.
C．He became a polished writer. D．He began to feel more competitive.
3．Why did the author want to speak out on Earth Day
A．Because he wanted to rise up to defend his job.
B．Because it was a good chance to understand science.
C．Because it was a project organized by Toastmasters.
D．Because he couldn’t have people attacking science.
4．What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech
A．Frustration can be a stepping stone to success.
B．Love motivates us to achieve the unachievable.
C．Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
D．Any difficulty can be overcome with great effort.
（23-24高二下·江苏淮安·期中）20-year-old Edgar McGregor decided to visit his local park, Eaton Canyon, day in and day out to pick up as much litter as he could fit in two buckets (提桶). Now, over 589 days and 19,000 Twitter followers later, he is more passionate (热爱的) than ever about his task to save the planet!
Edgar found out that Los Angeles would be the host of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Knowing the state of the national forest at the time, he feared that its grounds that were full of litter would make the city a “global embarrassment,” so he decided to make cleaning it up his new passion project.
As time went on, he began documenting his progress on Twitter. Soon, he began encouraging others to start park cleanup projects of their own.
As part of southern California’s Angeles National Forest, Eaton Canyon can see quite a bit of daily foot traffic. On one particularly busy day, Edgar spent five hours picking up litter and came away with over 1,000 pounds of rubbish. Rain or shine, Edgar headed over to carry out his task. He worked through conditions like snowstorms, a record heat wave, and even a forest fire on the opposite side of the park.
The more he did, the more treasures he discovered. In addition to a lot of old iPhones and cans, Edgar collected enough recyclables to earn around 30 dollars every few weeks, which he would donate to nonprofits.
Recently, Edgar began noticing that the top-littered areas in his park were becoming few and far between. At one point, he spent four hours moving around the park and only returned with two buckets. Edgar plans to return to Eaton Canyon two or three times a week to keep up with the maintenance, but he is excited to start expanding his reach to new locations. Though he realizes this doesn’t mean his journey is complete, he is excited to have already achieved so much!
1．Why is the 2028 Summer Olympic Games mentioned
A．To describe what made Edgar famous.
B．To explain why Edgar loved Los Angeles.
C．To introduce what inspired Edgar to start his project.
D．To discuss why Edgar started exploring the national forest.
2．Which of the following can best describe Edgar
A．Determined and caring.
B．Creative and influential.
C．Talented and productive.
D．Adventurous and sociable.
3．What is Edgar’s next plan
A．Encouraging others to join in his cleanup.
B．Making a journey to clean Eaton Canyon.
C．Cleaning up other parts of the national forest.
D．Returning to the parks he has already cleaned.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．A hero for the environment. B．A way of dealing with litter.
C．A local development project. D．A huge personal achievement.
（23-24高二下·四川内江·期中）When I was a little boy growing up, my Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in my Nana’s old house. It was surrounded by four huge vegetable gardens. And around the house so many flowers were planted. It was so beautiful there in the spring and summer. That wasn’t all, though. On the back porch(门廊) Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and grew them. And in the winter she would carry them all inside and set them on shelves near the windows of our enclosed front porch. There with a little water and a lot of love she kept them alive, green, and growing even during the coldest, darkest months.
As a boy I was puzzled by all the effort she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to feed the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house. They were pretty and smelled so sweet in the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind.
Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it.
Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived.
1．Which of the following is close in meaning to the underlined word “eluded” in paragraph 2
A．Upset. B．Misguided. C．Confused. D．Excited.
2．Why was Nana fond of potted plants
A．They were a sign of hope. B．They looked like sunrise and forests.
C．They constantly kept Nana company. D．They were movable and easy to grow.
3．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A．To advocate growing potted plants. B．To sing the praise of Nana’s spirit and love.
C．To stress the benefits of a positive lifestyle. D．To recall beautiful memories spent with Nana.
4．What’s the type of the passage
A．A non-fiction. B．A book review.
C．An agricultural leaflet. D．A celebrity biography.
（23-24高二下·浙江·期中）Unlike most of her peers who left their rural hometowns, 34-year-old Ning Fenfang left her job in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in 2017 and worked as a village official in her hometown— a mountainous village in Cili county in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Now she farms over 66.7 hectares of land.
Seeing much of the farmland had been deserted, Ning resigned from her post in 2020 and became a full-time farmer, renting the farmland and hiring villagers to work it. She founded a centre for housewives in the village to work her farmland during busy hours.
“It’s never easy,” said Ning. It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud. What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general. Her decision to become a farmer confused many of her fellow villagers and farming was much more difficult than she had imagined. She experienced tremendous pain due to the intensive labour. At first, she didn’t farm much through lack of farming knowledge, so she didn’t feel pressured to succeed. Later, she decided to expand the scale and spent millions of yuan. “Most of the money is borrowed from banks, families and relatives, so there is no turning back,” she said. Weighing up the pros and cons, her husband ultimately gave up his business to work with her.
She has tried to turn farming into a “trendy” job. Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones. She also plans to explore the agricultural tourism resources in Zhangjiajie for children living in urban areas to experience farming.
Being elected to the 14th National People’s Congress has motivated Ning to feel responsible for fellow farmers. “NPC deputies from the grassroots need to consider rural farmers’ needs and bring their voices to the two sessions,” Ning said.
1．What can be inferred from the passage
A．Ning facilitated the development of local agriculture.
B．Ning was once elected to the 14th National People’s Congress.
C．Ning was pessimistic about her work and her future in Hangzhou.
D．The locals found her decision to become a farmer realistic at first.
2．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Ning gradually expanded the scale of her business.
B．Ning lacked adequate knowledge about agriculture.
C．Ning did what it took to invest heavily in her business.
D．Ning faced more challenges in farming than she had figured.
3．What sets Ning’s farming apart from traditional farming
A．The expansion of agricultural dimensions.
B．The restriction of agricultural implements.
C．The employment of agricultural machinery.
D．The exploration of agricultural tourism resources.
4．Which of the following can best describe Ning Fenfang
A．Desperate and considerate. B．Humble and dynamic.
C．Persevering and innovative. D．Sensitive and aggressive.
（23-24高二下·吉林长春·期中）On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book. Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.
Settling down on a comfortable bench under an oak tree, I was fascinated by a novel, lost in a world of fictional characters. Suddenly, a strange sound interrupted me. Curiously, I glanced in the direction of the noise, only to discover a squirrel hurrying towards my bag. Immediately, I reached out to protect my bag from the thief. But the squirrel ran away, grasping a chocolate bar stolen from my bag. Fueled by determination to get my snack back, I gave chase to the creature through the park.
The squirrel displayed impressive flexibility, effortlessly jumping onto trees and leaping from branch to branch. Children and bystanders couldn’t help but laugh at the spectacle of a grown adult chasing a squirrel. The chase continued, and as I ran after the squirrel, I became both exhausted and awkward. The peacefulness of the park transformed into a lively playground, with laughter echoing around us. The squirrel, seemingly aware of its comical effect, increased its speed and finally vanished into thin air.
As I made my way back to the bench, my heart still raced from the pursuit. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of companionship with the squirrel. It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures. From that day forward, whenever I visit the park, I always keep a chocolate bar handy, just in case I come across my friend.
1．What did the author want to do in the park
A．Find a quiet place to read. B．Observe nature and wildlife.
C．Enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. D．Have a picnic with his friends.
2．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Disappeared. B．Landed. C．Leapt. D．Emerged.
3．What lesson did author learn from this experience
A．The importance of welcoming surprises.
B．The habit of always carrying a chocolate bar.
C．The significance of developing a new routine.
D．The necessity of keeping a safe distance from animals.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．The Annoying Squirrel
B．An Unexpected Encounter in the Park
C．Lost in a Book: A Squirrel’s Interruption
D．The Importance of Routine: Lessons Learned in the Park
（23-24高二下·江苏宿迁·期中）Valencia lives, for the time being, in a mobile home park.
He greeted me when I arrived and poured me a cup of coffee. He told me that his dad had worked at a brick-manufacturing plant. His mother worked at home. Most of his seven brothers and sisters didn’t go to college.
Valencia was determined to be the first, despite his late start. He said he was an average student struggling with math and went to community college a year after graduating from high school but decided quickly it was not for him.
He got into construction and then the insurance industry, but he’d always liked to write and do crossword puzzles. “And I loved to read. A lot,” he said. And he joked with his mother that if he won the lottery, he’d use the winnings for college.
It was around 2007. Valencia got tired of telling himself he was going to go back to school. He told his mother it was finally for real. She said, “I hope you make it, Jerry.” And I told her, “I’m going to make it, Mom. Surely!”
The plan was to capitalize on his former construction experience to study civil engineering—the design, building and repair of roads, bridges, etc. But he discovered other interests.
“He was not the youngest student,” says Grant Tovmasian, coach of the forensics debate team Valencia joined. “But he was the most motivated and dedicated, encouraging fellow students and inspiring them to live a more satisfying life ”
Valencia’s sister Sindi Majors says her brother was always bright, but he went through a couple of rough experiences in his life.
Because Valencia has nearly always been homeless, she bought him a motor home, where he lived from 2009 to 2018.
There is something splendidly irrational about Valencia’s determination to get a four-year degree and then a master’s. At his current pace, he’ll be 90 when he finally achieves his goals.
But that doesn’t influence him. He’s found all the youthful energy and academic opportunity stimulating.
“Valencia’s grade in my class this semester will not show up on his transcripts (大学生的成绩单). But I’m giving him an A and in the most important ways, it counts.” says Tovmasian.
1．What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” in paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Make use of. B．Get rid of. C．Break down. D．Appeal to.
2．Which of the following is the right order of Valencia’s experience
a. Valencia joined the debate team.
b. He went to a community college.
c. He got into construction industry.
d. He planned to study civil engineering.
A．b-d-c-a B．b-c-d-a. C．c-a-d-b D．d-c-b-a
3．Which of the following can best describe Valencia
A．Caring and ambitious. B．Devoted and modest.
C．Positive and generous. D．Determined and motivated.
4．Why does Tovmasian decide to give Valencia a grade A
A．Because he hopes to see Valencia graduate as soon as possible.
B．Because he admires Valencia for his good quality and performance.
C． Because Valencia has done extra work to perform the best in the class.
D．Because Valencia has reached his goals earlier inspired by Tovmasian
（23-24高二下·安徽合肥·期中）The sound of my mother preparing breakfast fills the house — my morning alarm.
As I walk toward the kitchen, I’m greeted by my mother standing over the cooker. She effortlessly cooks a dish that blends (融合) Western and Eastern styles, a beloved breakfast classic in our family. This is my grandmother’s recipe.
Since my grandmother’s passing, I’ve become more aware of my mother’s aging and her devotion to cooking for us. She has cooked for her family for more than 30 years, dividing her time between three countries — Korea, Canada and Germany. When my parents visit us from Korea, they stay with us for several months. My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids. In every other year, she and my dad will travel to Berlin to spend a couple of weeks with my sister and her partner.
According to Statista, most Canadians report spending between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their houses. Ten percent stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent.
Her cooking goes beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce and finds the best deals. She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen requires a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it’s her way of expressing love.
As I prepare the vegetables, she notices that my carrots are not evenly sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task.
“Just do the dishes.’’
1．What do we know about the author’s mother from the text
A．She has three daughters.
B．She has great cooking skills.
C．She lives with the author in Korea.
D．She invented the author’s beloved breakfast classic.
2．What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning data about meal preparation time in Paragraph4
A．To show her mother’s love.
B．To present a common issue.
C．To explain the reasons behind infrequent cooking.
D．To stress the significance of home-cooked meals.
3．Why does the author say helping her mother in the kitchen requires patience
A．Her mother gets angry easily.
B．Her mother wants to teach her everything.
C．Her mother dislikes being bothered.
D．Her mother expects perfection in cooking.
4．Which would be the best title for the text
A．Mother’s Love Needs to Be Responded to
B．Mother’s Recipe Is the Best in the World
C．Mother’s Kitchen Draws Us Closer Together
D．Mother’s Selflessness Inspires My Family
（23-24高二下·山东烟台·期中）In January, 2021, the life of the 17-year-old high school student Mason Branstator took an unexpected turn. Skiing down a hill he had been on countless times, he hit a jump too fast. When waking up in the intensive care unit, he learned from the doctor he was left with a severely broken back, which would significantly impact his lower body functions.
Despite being told that he might never walk again, Mason’s unbending optimism and determination have fueled his extraordinary journey of recovery and self-discovery. Following his accident, Mason entered a health recovery center at Craig Hospital, Colorado. There he was surrounded by others on similar paths, which, coupled with his positive outlook, played a crucial role in his recovery. Mason’s journey was not just about regaining physical strength but also about overcoming mental barriers. Through willpower, he began to walk again, proving that the impossible could be made possible.
Mason’s newfound viewpoint on life led him to try activities that he once thought were beyond his reach. From surfing and rock climbing to competing in triathlons, he rediscovered parts of himself. He documented his adventures online, which ended up as a source of inspiration for millions worldwide.
“It all started with me just wanting to find more people like me I could connect with and talk through all the hard things I was going through,” said Mason. “And it turned into what inspired millions of people around the world, an incredible thing—I didn’t even intend for it to.”
Mason’s story strikes the heartstrings of people, not merely for the physical goals he has achieved but for the message of hope and determination he represents. He challenges what it means to live with a disability and redefines the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring millions to do the same. Alongside the communities he has built online, and the one he already has—his supportive family, he has no intention of slowing down.
1．What was the turning point in Mason’s life
A．His sightseeing tour. B．His first attempt at skiing.
C．A sports-related accident. D．A chance encounter with a doctor.
2．What matters most for Mason’s recovery apart from his positive outlook
A．The comfort from his family. B．The company of those like him.
C．Donations from kind-hearted people. D．Advanced medical instruments.
3．What was Mason’s initial intention of sharing his story online
A．To appeal for more attention. B．To showcase his survival skills.
C．To motivate like-minded souls. D．To seek connection and understanding.
4．What can we learn from Mason’s story
A．Practice makes perfect. B．Better late than never.
C．Action speaks louder than words. D．Where there’s a will, there is a way.
（23-24高二下·四川凉山·期中）Anne Sullivan was born on 14 April 1866 in Feeding Hills, Agawam, Massachusetts. Her family lived in extreme poverty. When she was five years old, Sullivan contracted the bacterial eye disease trachoma (沙眼), a painful infection that left her nearly blind. When she was eight, her mother died, and two years later, her father gave up his children as he could not raise them on his own.
Anne was transferred to the Perkins School for the Blind on 7 October 1880. Anne was terribly behind in her education, and the rough manners required to survive in the almshouse (救济院) made it difficult for her to fit in among a student group that was mainly composed of children of the rich. Yet, she soon closed the gap with her classmates with iron-willed determination. Sullivan underwent a series of eye operations that significantly improved her vision. In June 1886, she graduated as the best one of her class.
Sullivan arrived at Helen Keller’s house on March 5, 1887. Sullivan immediately began to tea ch Helen to communicate by spelling words into her hand, starting with“d-o-l-1” for the doll that she had brought Keller as a present. At first, the work was slow and frustrating; Keller had no understanding of connecting objects and words. However, after a month of Sullivan’s constant and patient efforts, there was a breakthrough. As Sullivan spelled the word water in one hand while running cool water over the other, Helen Keller made the connection that the gestures symbolized “water.”
Sullivan’s breakthrough in communicating with Keller came the next month when Helen realized that the motions her teacher was making on the palm of her hand while running cool water over her other hand symbolized the idea of “water.” Keller later recalled, “I stood still, my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers. Suddenly I felt a misty consciousness as of something forgotten — a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me.”Having released the genie (精灵) of language out of the bottle, Keller nearly exhausted Sullivan with her zeal to learn the names of the other objects in her world. Within six months under Anne Sullivan’s guidance, Keller learned 575 words.
It was no less a person than Mark Twain who described Anne Sullivan as a Miracle Worker. Sullivan not only conquered the darkness of her own early life but opened the world to a young girl cut off and alone. Anne Sullivan’s resolute spirit should inspire all of us.
1．What can we learn about Sullivan from the first two paragraphs
A．She was deserted by her father because of her illness.
B．She couldn’t fit in the almshouse due to her bad manners.
C．She was the best student in the Perkins School for the Blind.
D．She went through a rough and tough childhood.
2．What was the biggest problem facing Keller at the start of learning words
A．She was too frustrated to learn.
B．She was a slow language learner.
C．She could not interact with others.
D．She could not connect objects with words.
3．What can we learn from Keller’s learning process
A．Interest is the best teacher.
B．A patient teacher is helpful.
C．Persistence is the key to success.
D．A good beginning is half done.
4．What is a suitable title for the text
A．A Miracle Teacher: Anne Sullivan
B．Sullivan’s Determination to Teach
C．Keller’s Rough Journey of Learning Words
D．An Inspiring Language Learner: Helen Keller
（23-24高二下·江苏徐州·期中）I had gone into a chief’s office to talk about a couple of issues that needed to be addressed. She, like all of the men and women in her department, had been through the well-known ‘ringer’. The stress was so intense, one could almost taste it.
I had been assisting the department during a crucial period of being very short-handed, and was watching everyone get close to burn-out. When I inquired about her state of mind, she admitted that her home life was almost non-existent, because she was ‘zombieing through the evening’. The next words out of her mouth expressed a frustration of my own: “This work is not my gift from God. My family is!”
I had heard of hanging all of one’s problems from the office on a“Trouble Tree”while driving home, to be picked up on the way back to the office in the morning, and for a brief second thought about suggesting that scenario to the chief.
But what came out was:“Why don’t we do something different Let’s have a Blessing Tree. On the way home in the evening, we could pull down a blessing to write a character we adore in our spouse, a particular reason we love them, the love they or our children have for us. The list could be endless.”
When I tried it on the way home that night, the stress seemed to melt away. There was a ‘spring in my step’ and when I arrived, a smile of joy was bubbling up from within! For the first time in 2 weeks, I was overjoyed to greet my wife and children!
The Blessing Tree could make a major difference in your evenings, especially after those REALLY tough days.
1．What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A．The stress of the author. B．The staff’s stress in the department.
C．The issues requiring addressing. D．The famous ringer of the chief.
2．What do the underlined words “zombieing through the evening” mean in paragraph 2
A．Becoming a zombie in the evening. B．Being extremely tired in the evening.
C．Spending the evening in confusion. D．Feeling like a zombie during the day.
3．How were the author’s problems solved
A．By talking about them in the office. B．By sharing them with family members.
C．By making use of a “Trouble Tree”. D．By making use of a “Blessing Tree”.
4．What is the purpose of this passage
A．To show the pressure in modern life.
B．To persuade readers to pray for blessings.
C．To introduce stress — relieving approaches.
D．To share how to raise suggestions for the chief.
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24高二下·山西大同·期中）Everything went wrong for American climber Beck Weathers on his trip to Mount Qomolangma in May of 1996. His eyes response to the extremely thin oxygen levels near the highest summit on Earth was “snow blindness”. Weathers could not see more than 3 feet in front of him. His guide, Rob Hall, made him agree not to climb to the summit and he would wait for Hall till he got back.
Another group of climbers returning down from a powerful snow storm came upon Weathers. They decided to help him down, but a storm with 70 mph winds forced them to merely gather together for warmth. During a quiet period of the storm, one man went back to the camp for assistance. Hours later help returned, but they decided Weathers was too unresponsive and appeared to be beyond saving. He was left waiting for death.
“I woke up in the snow, opened my eyes, and directly in front of me was my ungloved righthand, which was clearly dead,” Weathers remembered. "It looked like a marble sculpture of a hand. I hit it on the ice and realized that so much of my tissue was dead, so I wasn't feeling any pain. That had the wonderful effect of focusing my attention. If I didn't stand up, I realized I was going to die on that spot. I figured I had three or four hours left to live, so I started walking. All I knew was, as long as my legs would run, and I could stand up, I was going to move toward that. camp. If I fell down, I was going to get up and keep moving until I hit that camp.” As everybody thought Weathers could not survive, he struggled to stand up and move forward for survival in the face of adversity. Finally, he made it. It's believed that his success relied on his strong belief and courage.
1．Why did Beck Weathers give up climbing the Mount Qomolangma
A．Because the tough environment took his breath away.
B．Because the cold weather froze his hands and feet.
C．Because the thin oxygen level narrowed his eyesight.
D．Because the terrible storm damaged his equipment.
2．What does the underlined word “unresponsive” mean in the second paragraph
A．Reactionless. B．Emotionless. C．Faithless. D．Fearless.
3．How did Beck Weathers manage to return to the camp
A．By focusing attention. B．By awaiting rescue.
C．By remaining standing. D．By keeping walking
4．Which of the following best describes Beck Weathers
A．Ambitious. B．Courageous. C．Dynamic. D．Responsible.
（23-24高二下·广东梅州·期中）Rolland and Adeline are proud parents to nine beautiful children. Their youngest two, daughter Lanto, and son, Rindra, were both born with cleft lip (唇裂) conditions. In Madagascar, many families have never seen a cleft lip before, so it’s a condition often greeted with fear and misfortune in some rural communities.
However, the news of Lanto and Rindra’s cleft lip wasn’t much of a shock for Rolland and Adeline because Rolland’s cousin — a man in his fifties — had lived his entire adult life with an untreated cleft lip. Although seeing a relative with a cleft lip meant the family weren’t fearful of the condition, they knew the negative impact an untreated cleft lip can have on a person’s health and life. As any loving parents would, Rolland and Adeline wanted a better future for their children.
Rolland heard an advertisement on the radio about an Operation Smile surgical programme in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Finding out that Rindra and Lanto could have the cleft lip surgery they needed, for free, was a dream for the family. Unlike here in the UK, health services aren’t free in many parts of the world, and the costs of treatment — or even travelling to reach medical facilities — are out of reach for most families.
When Rolland and his children arrived at the patient village, they were surprised to see so many other families in the same position. After a thorough medical evaluation by medical volunteers, Lanto was found to be fit enough for surgery, and later got the new smile her parents had dreamed of for her. But, for younger brother Rindra, the journey to a new smile would take a little longer.
Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for children with cleft lip conditions worldwide. For more information about our work or to find out how you can help, visitwww.operationsmile.org .
1．What do most people think of cleft lip in Madagascar
A．It is incurable. B．It is normal.
C．It is unlucky. D．It is unavoidable.
2．What kept the couple from being scared of their children’s situation
A．Their children’s smile. B．Their relative’s experience.
C．Their love for their parents. D．The advertisement they saw.
3．What should be done before deciding on a surgery
A．Paying for surgery. B．Staying in hospital.
C．Seeking for a doctor. D．Having a health check.
4．What is the purpose of the information in the last paragraph
A．For donations. B．For copyright.
C．For comment. D．For clarification.期中复习之记叙文15篇
(各地市期中真题)
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24高二下·贵州贵阳·期中）Jeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16, went to the Rocky Mountains with their parents for the weekend. On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves while their parents relaxed at the campsite. After three hours, they reached the top with no problems.
However, trouble began when they started the climb down the mountain. On one very dangerous part of the path, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy was able to climb down to where lan was. Ian was badly injured and could not move. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help, but he did not want to leave his friend. He used water from his own bottle to clean the dirt and blood from Ian’s face and hands. He tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian’s right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that someone would come and help them.
When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very worried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for the boys.
As night fell, the boys were still missing. While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable. As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for lan to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian warm.
At sunrise, Jeremy decided that the only way to help his friend was to carry him. So, they started the long climb back to their parents. Sometimes Jeremy carried fan on his back. Sometimes he carried him in his arms. Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite where their parents were waiting. “I will always remember what Jeremy did for me,” said Ian. “He saved my life. That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his friend.”
1．What happened to Ian on his way down the mountain
A．Ian left his friend to ask for help.
B．Ian climbed down to where Jeremy was.
C．Ian was badly injured and could not move.
D．Ian decided what to do because Jeremy was injured.
2．Why did the boys’ parents get in touch with the park workers
A．Because they knew the boys got injured.
B．Because they are worried about the bad weather.
C．Because the boys returned to the campsite with wounds.
D．Because the boys did not return to the campsite that evening.
3．What did Jeremy do for Ian while they were waiting for help
A．Jeremy had Ian’s food and water.
B．Jeremy left Ian alone to find help from their parents.
C．Jeremy let Ian lie on his jacket to make him comfortable.
D．Jeremy gave Ian his jacket and only shirt to keep Ian warm.
4．Which of the following word can be used to describe Jeremy
A．Selfish. B．Brave. C．Timid. D．Considerate.
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。17岁的杰里米·萨维奇和16岁的伊恩·马歇尔与父母一起去落基山脉度周末。周六早上，这两个男孩决定自己爬大教堂山，三个小时后，他们顺利到达了山顶。当他们开始往山下爬时，伊恩从三米高的地方摔下，受了重伤，动弹不得。杰里米最终排除种种困难，将伊恩带回了营地。
1． 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Ian was badly injured and could not move. (伊恩受了重伤，动弹不得)”可知，在下山的路上伊恩受了重伤，动弹不得。故选C项。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very worried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. (那天晚上，孩子们没有回到营地，他们的父母非常担心。他们与公园的工作人员取得了联系，并开始寻找这俩孩子)”可知，因为孩子们那天晚上没有回到营地，所以他们的父母联系公园的工作人员，开始寻找他们。故选D项。
3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable. (在他们等待救援的时候，杰里米给了伊恩食物和水，他让伊恩躺在他的夹克上，这样他会更舒服一些)”可知，在他们等待帮助的时候，杰里米让伊恩躺在他的夹克上，让他舒服些。故选C项。
4．推理判断题。由文章第二段“Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help, but he did not want to leave his friend. He used water from his own bottle to clean the dirt and blood from Ian’s face and hands. He tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian’s right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that someone would come and help them.(杰里米不得不决定该怎么办。他需要帮助，但他不想离开他的朋友。他用自己瓶子里的水清洗了伊恩脸上和手上的污垢和血迹。他试图帮我站起来，但伊恩的右腿太疼了。他们不得不等待，希望有人能来帮助他们。)”以及第四段“While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable. As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian warm.(当他们等待救援到来时，杰里米给了伊恩食物和水，他让伊恩躺在夹克上，这样他会更舒服。夜色渐深，伊恩让杰里米离开他，回到父母身边，但他仍然没有离开。杰里米认为伊恩一个人呆着太危险了。夜晚寒冷多风，杰里米用他的夹克和一件额外的衬衫为伊恩保暖。)”可推知，杰里米是体贴的。故选D项。
（23-24高二下·陕西·期中）Lisa is ten years old. She is handicapped because she has brain damage. She could not do even the simplest thing until a year ago. She could not comb her hair or feed herself. Her parents loved her. And they treated her like a baby.
Mr. Ching has a daughter and a son. They are both grown. They live far from their father. Mr. Cling felt lonely. He decided to become a foster grandfather to a handicapped child. And that was how he met Lisa.
Foster grandparents are grandparents who are not related by birth but foster parents love the children they care for. They also help the handicapped children in special ways. They help to dress and feed the children. They read to them and tell them stories. They also help with handicapped children’s therapy. Therapy is the treatment of a disease or disorder. It helps the children overcome their handicaps.
Mr. Cling became a foster grandparent to Lisa when she was nine years old. At first, Lisa was shy. She was afraid because Mr. Cling was a stranger. But he came to see her every day, gradually she began to trust him. At last, Lisa let Mr. Cling do things for her.
Cling speaks for most foster grandparents when he say, “We all benefit. The handicapped children benefit because we help them live more useful lives. And we benefit because we know the children need us and love us. For any person, there is no greater happiness than that.”
1．Why did Lisa need help
A．She was a baby B．She did not want to do anything.
C．She had brain damage. D．She was a blind girl.
2．What does the underlined word “foster” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Elderly B．Related by birth C．Not related by birth D．King- hearted
3．Why did Mr. Cling foster Lisa
A．Lisa needs looking after.
B．The passage doesn’t mention of.
C．Lisa need caring for and Mr. Cling also gets enjoyment from it.
D．Mr. Cling is too lonely.
4．The best title for this passage is ______.
A．Lisa, A Handicapped Girl B．Why Did He Do That
C．Foster Grandparents D．The Greatest Happiness!
【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲的是丽莎因为脑损伤而需要帮助，后来克莱林先生成为了她的寄养祖父，给了她很多的帮助，对克莱林来说最大的快乐就是帮助孩子。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Lisa is ten years old. She is handicapped because she has brain damage. She could not do even the simplest thing until a year ago. She could not comb her hair or feed herself.”（丽莎十岁了。她有残疾，因为她有脑损伤。直到一年前，她连最简单的事情都不会做。她不能梳头，也不能自己吃饭。）可知，丽莎需要帮助是因为她有脑损伤。故选C项。
2．词义猜测题。根据第三段中“Foster grandparents are grandparents who are not related by birth but foster parents love the children they care for.”（养父母是没有血缘关系的祖父母，但养父母爱他们所照顾的孩子。）由此可知，此处为他决定当一个残疾儿童的养父。故可猜测划线单词foster意为“寄养的，没有血缘关系的”意思，结合选项C项Not related by birth“没有血缘关系”意思一致。故选C项。
3．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Mr. Cling felt lonely. He decided to become a foster grandfather to a handicapped child. And that was how he met Lisa.”（克莱林先生感到孤独。他决定当一个残疾儿童的养父。他就是这样认识丽莎的。）可知，克莱先生要抚养丽莎是因为他太孤独了。故选D项。
4．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“Cling speaks for most foster grandparents when he say, “We all benefit. The handicapped children benefit because we help them live more useful lives. And we benefit because we know the children need us and love us. For any person, there is no greater happiness than that.””（克莱林说：“我们都从中受益。残疾儿童受益，因为我们帮助他们过更有用的生活。我们从中受益，因为我们知道孩子们需要我们，爱我们。对任何人来说，没有比这更大的幸福了。”）可知，文章主要讲的是丽莎因为脑损伤而需要帮助，后来克莱林先生成为了她的寄养祖父，给了她很多的帮助，对克莱林来说最大的快乐就是帮助孩子。由此可知，文章最好的标题是“最大的幸福！”。故选D项。
（23-24高二下·安徽马鞍山·期中）Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped into the campus. Well, it’s not even really a campus. It’s more like a district in a small town. Harvard’s main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they’re a little shabby. They don’t fit the modern idea of the university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into an ancient castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.
Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us, “You see this grass field in the center of the school Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.” Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn
I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with singing of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.
Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.
I hope one day I’ll attend my dream school — Harvard.
1．What is this article mainly about
A．The author’s campus life in Harvard. B．The academic system in Harvard.
C．Harvard’s old buildings. D．The author’s impression of Harvard.
2．Why did the author feel pretty shocked when she first stepped into Harvard
A．Harvard students didn’t take their graduation ceremony seriously.
B．The classes were held on beautiful lawns in Harvard.
C．Harvard mixed tradition and new technology perfectly.
D．Harvard has top class scientists and professors.
3．What can we know from the article
A．All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.
B．Graduation ceremonies are simple at Harvard.
C．There are no competitions at Harvard University.
D．Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.
4．According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world
A．Literature, arts, and law. B．Religion, law and arts.
C．Literature, arts and computer science. D．Religion, computer and literature.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者参观哈佛大学，感受哈佛大学里的学习氛围和建筑特色，哈佛大学是一个非常有吸引力的学习场所，作者希望有一天能去梦想中的大学——哈佛。
1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.(最近我去了一趟哈佛大学，在那里世界上有一流的科学家和教授，还有世界上最好的学术体系)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者对哈佛大学的印象。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段“I was pretty shocked when I first stepped into the campus. Well, it’s not even really a campus. It’s more like a district in a small town. Harvard’s main buildings are from the 18th century.(当我第一次走进校园时，我非常震惊。嗯，它甚至不是真正的校园。它更像是一个小镇上的一个地区。哈佛大学的主要建筑建于18世纪)”及“But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.(但当我看向街对面时，繁忙的商店和时尚专业的学生让我觉得自己又回到了21世纪。它形成了强烈的对比，为学校带来了特殊的氛围)”可知，哈佛是一所混合了传统和现代科技的大学，第一次踏入哈佛时，作者为哈佛大学的这种特色而感到震惊。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.(这里是他们举行毕业典礼的地方。他们只是搭起帐篷和长凳，举行一个非常简单的仪式)”可知，哈佛学生会在草坪上毕业，由此可知，哈佛学生的毕业典礼很简单。故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best.(哈佛的科学中心拥有世界上第一台计算机，还有数百台高端计算机。它的宗教和文学系也是最好的)”可知，哈佛大学在世界上宗教、计算机科学和文学领域名列前茅。故选D。
（22-23高二下·广西柳州·期中）My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to conquer my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true — this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives. So, I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April — Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
1．Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Paragraph 1
A．Strength. B．Confusion C．Preference. D．Struggles.
2．What happened to the author when leaving Toastmasters
A．Things got worse for him. B．Nervousness remained with him.
C．He became a polished writer. D．He began to feel more competitive.
3．Why did the author want to speak out on Earth Day
A．Because he wanted to rise up to defend his job.
B．Because it was a good chance to understand science.
C．Because it was a project organized by Toastmasters.
D．Because he couldn’t have people attacking science.
4．What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech
A．Frustration can be a stepping stone to success.
B．Love motivates us to achieve the unachievable.
C．Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
D．Any difficulty can be overcome with great effort.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者长期害怕公开演讲，尽管多次尝试克服，包括加入Toastmasters组织，但效果不佳。疫情期间，科学受攻击，作者决定发声，最终克服恐惧完成演讲，认识到激情可激发潜能。
1．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting.(在大学期间和我的前几份工作中，当我不得不做演讲或主持会议时，我会变得非常紧张)”可知，作者一进行公开演讲或讲话就会紧张。由此推知，“Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.(从我记事起，演讲就是我的nemesis)”中nemesis是指“困难的事情”，与D项struggles(难事)意思相近。故选D项。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.(在我35岁左右的时候，我决定加入公共演讲团体Toastmasters。每次会议上，我们都会被打分，并被迫与其他演讲者竞争奖项。你可能会认为，经历了这些之后，我会成为一个出色的演讲者，但似乎没什么用)”可知，虽然作者参加了公共演讲团体Toastmasters，但似乎没什么用，他仍然紧张不安。故选B项。
3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out.(直到最近，在疫情期间，科学和科研机构受到不公平的攻击，我才决定我必须发声)”和“So, I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April — Earth Day.(于是，在4月那个阳光明媚的星期六——地球日，我走上了那个可怕的舞台)”可知，作者选择在地球日发声是因为他不允许人们攻击科学。故选D项。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.(将近四十岁时，我才明白，激情可以在我心中点燃火焰，让我去做那些我从未想过可能的事情。导致我发表演讲的困境，也一定会带来新的机遇和冒险)”可推知，作者感悟到激情能够点燃内心的火焰，热爱能激励我们去实现无法实现的目标。故选B项。
（23-24高二下·江苏淮安·期中）20-year-old Edgar McGregor decided to visit his local park, Eaton Canyon, day in and day out to pick up as much litter as he could fit in two buckets (提桶). Now, over 589 days and 19,000 Twitter followers later, he is more passionate (热爱的) than ever about his task to save the planet!
Edgar found out that Los Angeles would be the host of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Knowing the state of the national forest at the time, he feared that its grounds that were full of litter would make the city a “global embarrassment,” so he decided to make cleaning it up his new passion project.
As time went on, he began documenting his progress on Twitter. Soon, he began encouraging others to start park cleanup projects of their own.
As part of southern California’s Angeles National Forest, Eaton Canyon can see quite a bit of daily foot traffic. On one particularly busy day, Edgar spent five hours picking up litter and came away with over 1,000 pounds of rubbish. Rain or shine, Edgar headed over to carry out his task. He worked through conditions like snowstorms, a record heat wave, and even a forest fire on the opposite side of the park.
The more he did, the more treasures he discovered. In addition to a lot of old iPhones and cans, Edgar collected enough recyclables to earn around 30 dollars every few weeks, which he would donate to nonprofits.
Recently, Edgar began noticing that the top-littered areas in his park were becoming few and far between. At one point, he spent four hours moving around the park and only returned with two buckets. Edgar plans to return to Eaton Canyon two or three times a week to keep up with the maintenance, but he is excited to start expanding his reach to new locations. Though he realizes this doesn’t mean his journey is complete, he is excited to have already achieved so much!
1．Why is the 2028 Summer Olympic Games mentioned
A．To describe what made Edgar famous.
B．To explain why Edgar loved Los Angeles.
C．To introduce what inspired Edgar to start his project.
D．To discuss why Edgar started exploring the national forest.
2．Which of the following can best describe Edgar
A．Determined and caring.
B．Creative and influential.
C．Talented and productive.
D．Adventurous and sociable.
3．What is Edgar’s next plan
A．Encouraging others to join in his cleanup.
B．Making a journey to clean Eaton Canyon.
C．Cleaning up other parts of the national forest.
D．Returning to the parks he has already cleaned.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．A hero for the environment. B．A way of dealing with litter.
C．A local development project. D．A huge personal achievement.
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了20岁的Edgar McGregor如何受到洛杉矶将举办2028年夏季奥运会的启发，开始了他的公园清理项目，并通过社交媒体Twitter记录和鼓励更多人参与，最终对环境做出了积极的贡献。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Edgar found out that Los Angeles would be the host of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Knowing the state of the national forest at the time, he feared that its grounds that were full of litter would make the city a 'global embarrassment,' so he decided to make cleaning it up his new passion project(Edgar发现洛杉矶将是2028年夏季奥运会的主办城市。考虑到当时国家森林的状况，他担心满是垃圾的地面会让这座城市成为“全球的尴尬”，所以他决定把清理垃圾作为自己的新爱好项目)”可知，提到2028年夏季奥运会是为了介绍激发Edgar开始他的项目的原因。故选C项。
2．推理判断题。根据原文第四段“Rain or shine, Edgar headed over to carry out his task. He worked through conditions like snowstorms, a record heat wave, and even a forest fire on the opposite side of the park.(无论晴雨，Edgar都会去执行他的任务。他在暴风雪、创纪录的热浪，甚至是公园另一侧的森林大火等条件下工作)”以及第五段第一句“The more he did, the more treasures he discovered. In addition to a lot of old iPhones and cans, Edgar collected enough recyclables to earn around 30 dollars every few weeks, which he would donate to nonprofits(他做的越多，发现的宝藏就越多。除了很多旧iPhone和罐头，Edgar还收集了足够的可回收物品，每几周就能赚30美元左右，他会捐给非营利组织)”可知，Edgar不管什么天气都坚持捡垃圾，并且会把通过捡垃圾赚到的钱捐给慈善机构，可以推理出Edgar是一个有决心的、关心他人的人。故选A项。
3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Edgar plans to return to Eaton Canyon two or three times a week to keep up with the maintenance, but he is excited to start expanding his reach to new locations(埃德加计划每周回Eaton Canyon两到三次以保持维护，但他也很兴奋地开始将他的影响力扩展到新的地点)”可知，埃德加的下一步计划是清理国家森林的其他部分。故选C项。
4．主旨大意题。根据原文第一段“4-year-old Edgar McGregor decided to visit his local park, Eaton Canyon, day in and day out to pick up as much litter as he could fit in two buckets. Now, over 589 days and 19,000 Twitter followers later, he is more passionate than ever about his task to save the planet!(4岁的Edgar McGregor决定每天去当地的Eaton Canyon公园捡尽可能多的垃圾，能装满两个提桶。如今，589天过去了，Twitter上有了19000名粉丝，他对拯救地球的任务比以往任何时候都更有热情)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍了一个环保英雄的故事。故选A项。
（23-24高二下·四川内江·期中）When I was a little boy growing up, my Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in my Nana’s old house. It was surrounded by four huge vegetable gardens. And around the house so many flowers were planted. It was so beautiful there in the spring and summer. That wasn’t all, though. On the back porch(门廊) Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and grew them. And in the winter she would carry them all inside and set them on shelves near the windows of our enclosed front porch. There with a little water and a lot of love she kept them alive, green, and growing even during the coldest, darkest months.
As a boy I was puzzled by all the effort she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to feed the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house. They were pretty and smelled so sweet in the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind.
Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it.
Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived.
1．Which of the following is close in meaning to the underlined word “eluded” in paragraph 2
A．Upset. B．Misguided. C．Confused. D．Excited.
2．Why was Nana fond of potted plants
A．They were a sign of hope. B．They looked like sunrise and forests.
C．They constantly kept Nana company. D．They were movable and easy to grow.
3．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A．To advocate growing potted plants. B．To sing the praise of Nana’s spirit and love.
C．To stress the benefits of a positive lifestyle. D．To recall beautiful memories spent with Nana.
4．What’s the type of the passage
A．A non-fiction. B．A book review.
C．An agricultural leaflet. D．A celebrity biography.
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候不理解奶奶为什么喜欢盆栽，随着年龄的增长，作者明白了盆栽是希望的象征。
1．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. (然而，她花这么多精力照顾那些盆栽植物的原因，却eluded我。)”和划线词后文“They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind. (它们没有给我们任何食物，而且它们也很少开花。它们对我孩子来说仍然是个谜。)”可知，作者对于Nana费心照顾这些盆栽感到困惑，因为作者认为它们没有贡献任何食物，而且也很少开花。故划线词意思是“使困惑”，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it. (现在，随着年龄的增长，我开始明白为什么我的祖母会有那些盆栽。这和我家里挂了那么多日出和森林的照片的原因是一样的。它们提醒我，在光秃秃的树木和黄草丛生的黑暗、寒冷的冬天，光、爱和生长仍然存在。它们提醒我春天还会再来。它们提醒我，上帝爱我们，即使在地球上没有表现出来的时候，上帝仍然与我们同在。)”可知，Nana喜欢盆栽是因为它们是希望的象征。故选A。
3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived. (今天，我以新的眼光看待奶奶的盆栽。它们值得她付出的每一点爱和关心。但最能告诉我关于光和爱的是奶奶自己。即使在我最黑暗的时候，她也是我灵魂的光。即使她身在天堂，她的爱仍在我心中。愿我们都能学会像她那样去爱，像她那样闪耀，像她那样生活。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是歌颂奶奶的精神和爱。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived. (今天，我以新的眼光看待奶奶的盆栽。它们值得她付出的每一点爱和关心。但最能告诉我关于光和爱的是奶奶自己。即使在我最黑暗的时候，她也是我灵魂的光。即使她身在天堂，她的爱仍在我心中。愿我们都能学会像她那样去爱，像她那样闪耀，像她那样生活。)”以及文章主要讲述了作者小时候不理解奶奶为什么喜欢盆栽，随着年龄的增长，作者明白了盆栽是希望的象征。可推知，这篇文章是一篇关于奶奶的纪实文学作品。故选A。
（23-24高二下·浙江·期中）Unlike most of her peers who left their rural hometowns, 34-year-old Ning Fenfang left her job in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in 2017 and worked as a village official in her hometown— a mountainous village in Cili county in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Now she farms over 66.7 hectares of land.
Seeing much of the farmland had been deserted, Ning resigned from her post in 2020 and became a full-time farmer, renting the farmland and hiring villagers to work it. She founded a centre for housewives in the village to work her farmland during busy hours.
“It’s never easy,” said Ning. It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud. What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general. Her decision to become a farmer confused many of her fellow villagers and farming was much more difficult than she had imagined. She experienced tremendous pain due to the intensive labour. At first, she didn’t farm much through lack of farming knowledge, so she didn’t feel pressured to succeed. Later, she decided to expand the scale and spent millions of yuan. “Most of the money is borrowed from banks, families and relatives, so there is no turning back,” she said. Weighing up the pros and cons, her husband ultimately gave up his business to work with her.
She has tried to turn farming into a “trendy” job. Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones. She also plans to explore the agricultural tourism resources in Zhangjiajie for children living in urban areas to experience farming.
Being elected to the 14th National People’s Congress has motivated Ning to feel responsible for fellow farmers. “NPC deputies from the grassroots need to consider rural farmers’ needs and bring their voices to the two sessions,” Ning said.
1．What can be inferred from the passage
A．Ning facilitated the development of local agriculture.
B．Ning was once elected to the 14th National People’s Congress.
C．Ning was pessimistic about her work and her future in Hangzhou.
D．The locals found her decision to become a farmer realistic at first.
2．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Ning gradually expanded the scale of her business.
B．Ning lacked adequate knowledge about agriculture.
C．Ning did what it took to invest heavily in her business.
D．Ning faced more challenges in farming than she had figured.
3．What sets Ning’s farming apart from traditional farming
A．The expansion of agricultural dimensions.
B．The restriction of agricultural implements.
C．The employment of agricultural machinery.
D．The exploration of agricultural tourism resources.
4．Which of the following can best describe Ning Fenfang
A．Desperate and considerate. B．Humble and dynamic.
C．Persevering and innovative. D．Sensitive and aggressive.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了宁芬芳从城市回到农村，成为一名农民的故事，她通过创新的方式改变了农业的传统模式，使农业变得更加现代化。
1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段 “Seeing much of the farmland had been deserted, Ning resigned from her post in 2020 and became a full-time farmer, renting the farmland and hiring villagers to work it.”（看到许多农田被荒废，宁在2020年辞去职务，成为全职农民，租用农田，雇佣村民来耕种。）”第四段“Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones. She also plans to explore the agricultural tourism resources in Zhangjiajie for children living in urban areas to experience farming.”（宁提倡使用收割机、耕耘机和无人机等机械化耕作方式，而不是依靠人力的传统耕作方式。她还计划开发张家界的农业旅游资源，让生活在城市的孩子们体验农业。）可推知，宁芬芳推动了当地农业的发展。故选A。
2．主旨大意题。根据第三段““It’s never easy,” said Ning. It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud. What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general. Her decision to become a farmer confused many of her fellow villagers and farming was much more difficult than she had imagined. She experienced tremendous pain due to the intensive labour. At first, she didn’t farm much through lack of farming knowledge, so she didn’t feel pressured to succeed. Later, she decided to expand the scale and spent millions of yuan. “Most of the money is borrowed from banks, families and relatives, so there is no turning back,” she said. Weighing up the pros and cons, her husband ultimately gave up his business to work with her.”（“这从来都不容易，”宁说。在农村，年轻人成为农民是非常罕见的，因为农业是劳动密集型的，需要经常在泥泞中工作。更重要的是，务农通常被视为“不适合”90后和一般女性的工作。她要当农民的决定让许多村民感到困惑，务农比她想象的要困难得多。由于高强度的劳动，她经历了巨大的痛苦。起初，由于缺乏农业知识，她不怎么种地，所以她没有感到要成功的压力。后来，她决定扩大规模，花了几百万元。她说:“大部分钱都是从银行、家人和亲戚那里借来的，所以没有回头路。”权衡利弊，她的丈夫最终放弃了自己的生意，和她一起工作。）可知，第三段主要是关于宁在农业上面临的挑战比她想象的要多。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones.”（宁芬芳提倡机械化农业，如使用收割机、耕种机和无人机，而不是依赖人力的传统农业方法。）可推知，宁芬芳的农业与传统农业的不同之处在于她采用了农业机械。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“It’s never easy,” said Ning. It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud. What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general.”（“这绝非易事，”宁说。年轻人在农村成为农民是非常罕见的，因为农业劳动强度大，需要在泥地里不断工作。更重要的是，农业通常被视为对90后一代和女性来说“不适合”的工作。）和第四段“Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones.”（宁芬芳提倡机械化农业，如使用收割机、耕种机和无人机，而不是依赖人力的传统农业方法。）可推知，宁芬芳坚韧不拔，富有创新精神。故选C。
（23-24高二下·吉林长春·期中）On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book. Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.
Settling down on a comfortable bench under an oak tree, I was fascinated by a novel, lost in a world of fictional characters. Suddenly, a strange sound interrupted me. Curiously, I glanced in the direction of the noise, only to discover a squirrel hurrying towards my bag. Immediately, I reached out to protect my bag from the thief. But the squirrel ran away, grasping a chocolate bar stolen from my bag. Fueled by determination to get my snack back, I gave chase to the creature through the park.
The squirrel displayed impressive flexibility, effortlessly jumping onto trees and leaping from branch to branch. Children and bystanders couldn’t help but laugh at the spectacle of a grown adult chasing a squirrel. The chase continued, and as I ran after the squirrel, I became both exhausted and awkward. The peacefulness of the park transformed into a lively playground, with laughter echoing around us. The squirrel, seemingly aware of its comical effect, increased its speed and finally vanished into thin air.
As I made my way back to the bench, my heart still raced from the pursuit. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of companionship with the squirrel. It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures. From that day forward, whenever I visit the park, I always keep a chocolate bar handy, just in case I come across my friend.
1．What did the author want to do in the park
A．Find a quiet place to read. B．Observe nature and wildlife.
C．Enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. D．Have a picnic with his friends.
2．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Disappeared. B．Landed. C．Leapt. D．Emerged.
3．What lesson did author learn from this experience
A．The importance of welcoming surprises.
B．The habit of always carrying a chocolate bar.
C．The significance of developing a new routine.
D．The necessity of keeping a safe distance from animals.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．The Annoying Squirrel
B．An Unexpected Encounter in the Park
C．Lost in a Book: A Squirrel’s Interruption
D．The Importance of Routine: Lessons Learned in the Park
【答案】1．A 2．A 3．A 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在公园里与一只松鼠的奇妙经历。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book.(在一个阳光明媚的早晨，我漫步在公园里，享受着轻柔的微风，怀着找一个安静地方读一本好书的简单愿望)”可知，作者在公园里想要找一个安静的地方读书。故选A。
2．词句猜测题。根据划线词前的“increased its speed and finally (加快速度，最后)”和划线词后的“into thin air (无影无踪)”可知，松鼠加快速度逃跑，最终消失在空气中，vanish意为“消失”，与disappear意思一致。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures.(它提醒我要拥抱意想不到的事情，摆脱常规，最重要的是，在生活中最简单的快乐中找到喜悦)”可知，这次经历让作者明白了拥抱意外的重要性。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段最后一句“Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.(我不知道，与一个顽皮的生物的意外相遇会把这次平静的郊游变成一次难忘的经历)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者在公园与一只松鼠的意外邂逅。由此可知。B项“公园里的一次意外邂逅”适合作本文标题。故选B。
（23-24高二下·江苏宿迁·期中）Valencia lives, for the time being, in a mobile home park.
He greeted me when I arrived and poured me a cup of coffee. He told me that his dad had worked at a brick-manufacturing plant. His mother worked at home. Most of his seven brothers and sisters didn’t go to college.
Valencia was determined to be the first, despite his late start. He said he was an average student struggling with math and went to community college a year after graduating from high school but decided quickly it was not for him.
He got into construction and then the insurance industry, but he’d always liked to write and do crossword puzzles. “And I loved to read. A lot,” he said. And he joked with his mother that if he won the lottery, he’d use the winnings for college.
It was around 2007. Valencia got tired of telling himself he was going to go back to school. He told his mother it was finally for real. She said, “I hope you make it, Jerry.” And I told her, “I’m going to make it, Mom. Surely!”
The plan was to capitalize on his former construction experience to study civil engineering—the design, building and repair of roads, bridges, etc. But he discovered other interests.
“He was not the youngest student,” says Grant Tovmasian, coach of the forensics debate team Valencia joined. “But he was the most motivated and dedicated, encouraging fellow students and inspiring them to live a more satisfying life ”
Valencia’s sister Sindi Majors says her brother was always bright, but he went through a couple of rough experiences in his life.
Because Valencia has nearly always been homeless, she bought him a motor home, where he lived from 2009 to 2018.
There is something splendidly irrational about Valencia’s determination to get a four-year degree and then a master’s. At his current pace, he’ll be 90 when he finally achieves his goals.
But that doesn’t influence him. He’s found all the youthful energy and academic opportunity stimulating.
“Valencia’s grade in my class this semester will not show up on his transcripts (大学生的成绩单). But I’m giving him an A and in the most important ways, it counts.” says Tovmasian.
1．What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” in paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Make use of. B．Get rid of. C．Break down. D．Appeal to.
2．Which of the following is the right order of Valencia’s experience
a. Valencia joined the debate team.
b. He went to a community college.
c. He got into construction industry.
d. He planned to study civil engineering.
A．b-d-c-a B．b-c-d-a. C．c-a-d-b D．d-c-b-a
3．Which of the following can best describe Valencia
A．Caring and ambitious. B．Devoted and modest.
C．Positive and generous. D．Determined and motivated.
4．Why does Tovmasian decide to give Valencia a grade A
A．Because he hopes to see Valencia graduate as soon as possible.
B．Because he admires Valencia for his good quality and performance.
C． Because Valencia has done extra work to perform the best in the class.
D．Because Valencia has reached his goals earlier inspired by Tovmasian
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了Valencia尽管开始学习比较晚，但他坚定地要成为家里第一个上大学的人。
1．词义猜测题。根据原文第六段“But he discovered other interests. (但是他发现了其他兴趣。)”可知，Valencia 的计划是利用他之前在建筑行业的经验，学习土木工程。capitalize on为固定搭配，意为“利用”。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据原文第三段“He said he was an average student struggling with math and went to community college a year after graduating from high school but decided quickly it was not for him. (他说他是一名数学成绩不好的普通学生，高中毕业后一年上了社区大学，但很快就觉得这不适合他。)”可知，Valencia 先去上了社区大学。根据原文第四段“He got into construction and then the insurance industry, but he’d always liked to write and do crossword puzzles. (他进入了建筑行业，然后是保险业，但他一直喜欢写作和做填字游戏。)”可知，Valencia 后来进入了建筑行业。根据原文第六段“The plan was to capitalize on his former construction experience to study civil engineering—the design, building and repair of roads, bridges, etc. (计划是利用他以前在建筑行业的经验，学习土木工程——道路、桥梁等的设计、建造和维修)。”可知，Valencia 再后来计划学习土木工程。根据原文第七段“ “He was not the youngest student,” says Grant Tovmasian, coach of the forensics debate team Valencia joined. (“他不是最年轻的学生，”Valencia 加入的法医辩论队的教练格兰特·托瓦马西安说。)”可知，Valencia 最后加入了辩论队。因此，Valencia 经历的正确顺序是：b-c-d-a。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据原文第五段“He told his mother it was finally for real. She said, “I hope you make it, Jerry.” And I told her, “I’m going to make it, Mom. Surely! (他告诉他妈妈这次是真的。她说：“我希望你能成功，杰瑞。”我告诉她，“我会成功的，妈妈。肯定会的！”)”可知，Valencia 是一个有决心的人。根据原文第七段“ “He was not the youngest student,” says Grant Tovmasian, coach of the forensics debate team Valencia joined. “But he was the most motivated and dedicated, encouraging fellow students and inspiring them to live a more satisfying life ” (“他不是最年轻的学生，”Valencia 加入的法医辩论队的教练格兰特·托瓦马西安说。“但是他是最积极和最专注的，鼓励同学们，激励他们过上更令人满意的生活？")”可知，Valencia 是一个积极的人。故选D。
4．推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“”Valencia’s grade in my class this semester will not show up on his transcripts. (大学生的成绩单). But I’m giving him an A and in the most important ways, it counts.” says Tovmasian. (“Valencia 这学期在我课上的成绩不会出现在他的成绩单上。但我给了他一个 A，在最重要的方面，这是有意义的。”Tovmasian 说)”可知，Tovmasian 决定给 Valencia 一个 A 是因为他欣赏 Valencia 的优秀品质和表现。故选B。
（23-24高二下·安徽合肥·期中）The sound of my mother preparing breakfast fills the house — my morning alarm.
As I walk toward the kitchen, I’m greeted by my mother standing over the cooker. She effortlessly cooks a dish that blends (融合) Western and Eastern styles, a beloved breakfast classic in our family. This is my grandmother’s recipe.
Since my grandmother’s passing, I’ve become more aware of my mother’s aging and her devotion to cooking for us. She has cooked for her family for more than 30 years, dividing her time between three countries — Korea, Canada and Germany. When my parents visit us from Korea, they stay with us for several months. My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids. In every other year, she and my dad will travel to Berlin to spend a couple of weeks with my sister and her partner.
According to Statista, most Canadians report spending between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their houses. Ten percent stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent.
Her cooking goes beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce and finds the best deals. She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen requires a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it’s her way of expressing love.
As I prepare the vegetables, she notices that my carrots are not evenly sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task.
“Just do the dishes.’’
1．What do we know about the author’s mother from the text
A．She has three daughters.
B．She has great cooking skills.
C．She lives with the author in Korea.
D．She invented the author’s beloved breakfast classic.
2．What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning data about meal preparation time in Paragraph4
A．To show her mother’s love.
B．To present a common issue.
C．To explain the reasons behind infrequent cooking.
D．To stress the significance of home-cooked meals.
3．Why does the author say helping her mother in the kitchen requires patience
A．Her mother gets angry easily.
B．Her mother wants to teach her everything.
C．Her mother dislikes being bothered.
D．Her mother expects perfection in cooking.
4．Which would be the best title for the text
A．Mother’s Love Needs to Be Responded to
B．Mother’s Recipe Is the Best in the World
C．Mother’s Kitchen Draws Us Closer Together
D．Mother’s Selflessness Inspires My Family
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了厨艺精湛的母亲奔波异地为家人做饭的故事，让人感受到炙热的母爱亲情。
1．细节理解题。根据第三段中“My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids.(我妈妈帮忙做家务，展示她的烹饪技巧，为我、我的伴侣和我们的孩子们提供美味的饭菜)”可知，作者的母亲厨艺很好，故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段“According to Statista, most Canadians report spending between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their houses. Ten percent stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent.(根据Statista的数据，大多数加拿大人报告说，他们在家里为自己和他人准备晚餐的平均时间在31到60分钟之间。10%的人表示他们准备晚餐的时间超过一个小时。我母亲属于那10%)”可知，有数据表明只有10%的加拿大人花超过一个小时准备晚饭，而母亲是其中之一，结合文章中心观点，即母亲尽心照顾家人，可推知引用数据是为了突出母亲的奉献和爱，故选A。
3．推理判断题。根据第五段“Her cooking goes beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce and finds the best deals. She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen requires a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it’s her way of expressing love.(她的厨艺超出了厨房的范畴，从仔细地去杂货店购物开始，在那里她会检查农产品，找到最划算的产品。她考虑到每个人的喜好和需要。她做的饭菜成为一种仪式，将家人聚集在一起联系和分享。在厨房里帮她干活需要很大的耐心。然而，我知道这是她表达爱的方式)”和第六段“As I prepare the vegetables, she notices that my carrots are not evenly sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task.(在我准备蔬菜的时候，她注意到我的胡萝卜大小不均匀。她把我推到一边，让我接手这项任务)”可知，母亲做饭时要求完美，所以给她打下手需要耐心，故选D。
4．主旨大意题。根据第五段中“The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share.(她做的这顿饭变成了一种仪式，让家人聚在一起交流和分享)”及全文内容可知，文章主要讲的是母亲通过给家人做饭拉近了一家人的距离，C项“母亲的厨房拉近了我们的距离”为最佳标题，故选C。
（23-24高二下·山东烟台·期中）In January, 2021, the life of the 17-year-old high school student Mason Branstator took an unexpected turn. Skiing down a hill he had been on countless times, he hit a jump too fast. When waking up in the intensive care unit, he learned from the doctor he was left with a severely broken back, which would significantly impact his lower body functions.
Despite being told that he might never walk again, Mason’s unbending optimism and determination have fueled his extraordinary journey of recovery and self-discovery. Following his accident, Mason entered a health recovery center at Craig Hospital, Colorado. There he was surrounded by others on similar paths, which, coupled with his positive outlook, played a crucial role in his recovery. Mason’s journey was not just about regaining physical strength but also about overcoming mental barriers. Through willpower, he began to walk again, proving that the impossible could be made possible.
Mason’s newfound viewpoint on life led him to try activities that he once thought were beyond his reach. From surfing and rock climbing to competing in triathlons, he rediscovered parts of himself. He documented his adventures online, which ended up as a source of inspiration for millions worldwide.
“It all started with me just wanting to find more people like me I could connect with and talk through all the hard things I was going through,” said Mason. “And it turned into what inspired millions of people around the world, an incredible thing—I didn’t even intend for it to.”
Mason’s story strikes the heartstrings of people, not merely for the physical goals he has achieved but for the message of hope and determination he represents. He challenges what it means to live with a disability and redefines the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring millions to do the same. Alongside the communities he has built online, and the one he already has—his supportive family, he has no intention of slowing down.
1．What was the turning point in Mason’s life
A．His sightseeing tour. B．His first attempt at skiing.
C．A sports-related accident. D．A chance encounter with a doctor.
2．What matters most for Mason’s recovery apart from his positive outlook
A．The comfort from his family. B．The company of those like him.
C．Donations from kind-hearted people. D．Advanced medical instruments.
3．What was Mason’s initial intention of sharing his story online
A．To appeal for more attention. B．To showcase his survival skills.
C．To motivate like-minded souls. D．To seek connection and understanding.
4．What can we learn from Mason’s story
A．Practice makes perfect. B．Better late than never.
C．Action speaks louder than words. D．Where there’s a will, there is a way.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Mason Branstator挑战了残疾生活的意义，并重新定义了可能的界限，激励数百万人的励志故事。
1．细节理解题。由文章第一段“In January, 2021, the life of the 17-year-old high school student Mason Branstator took an unexpected turn. Skiing down a hill he had been on countless times, he hit a jump too fast. When waking up in the intensive care unit, he learned from the doctor he was left with a severely broken back, which would significantly impact his lower body functions.(2021年1月，17岁的高中生Mason Bran定子的生活发生了意想不到的转折。他从一座他上过无数次的山上滑下来，跳得太快了。当他在重症监护室醒来时，从医生那里得知，他的背部严重骨折，这将严重影响他的下半身功能。)”可知，一场与体育有关的事故是Mason人生的转折点。故选C项。
2．细节理解题。由文章第二段“There he was surrounded by others on similar paths, which, coupled with his positive outlook, played a crucial role in his recovery. (在那里，他周围都是和他经历过相似事情的人，增添了他积极的前景，这对他的康复起到了至关重要的作用。)”可知，除了Mason的积极前景外，像他这样的人的陪伴对他的康复最重要。故选B项。
3．推理判断题。由文章第四段“It all started with me just wanting to find more people like me I could connect with and talk through all the hard things I was going through,(这一切都始于我只想找到更多像我一样的人，我可以与他们建立联系，谈论我正在经历的所有艰难的事情)”可知，Mason最初在网上分享他的故事是为了寻求联系和理解。故选D项。
4．推理判断题。由全文特别最后一段“Mason’s story strikes the heartstrings of people, not merely for the physical goals he has achieved but for the message of hope and determination he represents. He challenges what it means to live with a disability and redefines the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring millions to do the same. Alongside the communities he has built online, and the one he already has—his supportive family, he has no intention of slowing down.(Mason的故事触动了人们的心弦，不仅因为他所实现的身体目标，还因为他所代表的希望和决心。他挑战了残疾生活的意义，并重新定义了可能的界限，激励数百万人也这样做。除了他在网上建立的社区，以及他已经拥有的支持他的家庭之外，他无意放慢脚步。)”可知，文章主要讲述Mason Branstator身残志坚，通过自己努力重新开始走路，激励数百万人的励志故事。所以D项Where there’s a will, there is a way.(有志者事竟成。)符合文意。故选D项。
（23-24高二下·四川凉山·期中）Anne Sullivan was born on 14 April 1866 in Feeding Hills, Agawam, Massachusetts. Her family lived in extreme poverty. When she was five years old, Sullivan contracted the bacterial eye disease trachoma (沙眼), a painful infection that left her nearly blind. When she was eight, her mother died, and two years later, her father gave up his children as he could not raise them on his own.
Anne was transferred to the Perkins School for the Blind on 7 October 1880. Anne was terribly behind in her education, and the rough manners required to survive in the almshouse (救济院) made it difficult for her to fit in among a student group that was mainly composed of children of the rich. Yet, she soon closed the gap with her classmates with iron-willed determination. Sullivan underwent a series of eye operations that significantly improved her vision. In June 1886, she graduated as the best one of her class.
Sullivan arrived at Helen Keller’s house on March 5, 1887. Sullivan immediately began to tea ch Helen to communicate by spelling words into her hand, starting with“d-o-l-1” for the doll that she had brought Keller as a present. At first, the work was slow and frustrating; Keller had no understanding of connecting objects and words. However, after a month of Sullivan’s constant and patient efforts, there was a breakthrough. As Sullivan spelled the word water in one hand while running cool water over the other, Helen Keller made the connection that the gestures symbolized “water.”
Sullivan’s breakthrough in communicating with Keller came the next month when Helen realized that the motions her teacher was making on the palm of her hand while running cool water over her other hand symbolized the idea of “water.” Keller later recalled, “I stood still, my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers. Suddenly I felt a misty consciousness as of something forgotten — a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me.”Having released the genie (精灵) of language out of the bottle, Keller nearly exhausted Sullivan with her zeal to learn the names of the other objects in her world. Within six months under Anne Sullivan’s guidance, Keller learned 575 words.
It was no less a person than Mark Twain who described Anne Sullivan as a Miracle Worker. Sullivan not only conquered the darkness of her own early life but opened the world to a young girl cut off and alone. Anne Sullivan’s resolute spirit should inspire all of us.
1．What can we learn about Sullivan from the first two paragraphs
A．She was deserted by her father because of her illness.
B．She couldn’t fit in the almshouse due to her bad manners.
C．She was the best student in the Perkins School for the Blind.
D．She went through a rough and tough childhood.
2．What was the biggest problem facing Keller at the start of learning words
A．She was too frustrated to learn.
B．She was a slow language learner.
C．She could not interact with others.
D．She could not connect objects with words.
3．What can we learn from Keller’s learning process
A．Interest is the best teacher.
B．A patient teacher is helpful.
C．Persistence is the key to success.
D．A good beginning is half done.
4．What is a suitable title for the text
A．A Miracle Teacher: Anne Sullivan
B．Sullivan’s Determination to Teach
C．Keller’s Rough Journey of Learning Words
D．An Inspiring Language Learner: Helen Keller
【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Anne Sullivan克服自身困境，成为Helen Keller的良师，通过不懈努力帮助Keller学会交流的励志故事。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Her family lived in extreme poverty. When she was five years old, Sullivan contracted the bacterial eye disease trachoma (沙眼), a painful infection that left her nearly blind. When she was eight, her mother died, and two years later, her father gave up his children as he could not raise them on his own.(她的家庭生活在极端贫困之中。五岁时，沙利文感染了细菌性眼病沙眼，这是一种痛苦的感染，使她几乎失明。当她八岁的时候，她的母亲去世了，两年后，她的父亲放弃了他的孩子，因为他无法独自抚养他们)”以及第二段的“Anne was terribly behind in her education, and the rough manners required to survive in the almshouse (救济院) made it difficult for her to fit in among a student group that was mainly composed of children of the rich.(安妮的教育严重落后，在济贫院生存所需的粗鲁举止使她很难融入一个主要由富人子女组成的学生群体)”可知，前两段讲述了Sullivan艰难的童年，包括家庭极度贫困、患了几乎让她失明的沙眼、母亲去世以及被父亲放弃等信息。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At first, the work was slow and frustrating; Keller had no understanding of connecting objects and words.(起初，这项工作进展缓慢，令人沮丧；凯勒不懂得把物体和文字联系起来)”可知，起初Keller面临的最大问题是无法将物体与词语相联系。故选D。
3．推理判断题。从Keller的学习过程中，特别是在第三段提到的“However, after a month of Sullivan’s constant and patient efforts, there was a breakthrough. (然而，经过一个月沙利文不断耐心的努力，终于有了突破)”以及第四段“Sullivan’s breakthrough in communicating with Keller came the next month when Helen realized that the motions her teacher was making on the palm of her hand while running cool water over her other hand symbolized the idea of “water.”(第二个月，当海伦意识到老师在她手掌上做的动作象征着“水”的概念时，沙利文在与凯勒交流方面取得了突破)”可知，经过无数的努力，Sullivan老师的手势让Keller理解了“水”的概念。由此可推断，一位耐心的老师对她的学习过程非常有帮助。故选B。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，整篇文章围绕Anne Sullivan如何克服自己早年的困难，最终成为海伦·凯勒的老师并成功教会她学习语言的过程展开，展现了Sullivan的奇迹般教学能力。所以“奇迹教师：安妮·沙利文”适合作本文的标题。故选A。
（23-24高二下·江苏徐州·期中）I had gone into a chief’s office to talk about a couple of issues that needed to be addressed. She, like all of the men and women in her department, had been through the well-known ‘ringer’. The stress was so intense, one could almost taste it.
I had been assisting the department during a crucial period of being very short-handed, and was watching everyone get close to burn-out. When I inquired about her state of mind, she admitted that her home life was almost non-existent, because she was ‘zombieing through the evening’. The next words out of her mouth expressed a frustration of my own: “This work is not my gift from God. My family is!”
I had heard of hanging all of one’s problems from the office on a“Trouble Tree”while driving home, to be picked up on the way back to the office in the morning, and for a brief second thought about suggesting that scenario to the chief.
But what came out was:“Why don’t we do something different Let’s have a Blessing Tree. On the way home in the evening, we could pull down a blessing to write a character we adore in our spouse, a particular reason we love them, the love they or our children have for us. The list could be endless.”
When I tried it on the way home that night, the stress seemed to melt away. There was a ‘spring in my step’ and when I arrived, a smile of joy was bubbling up from within! For the first time in 2 weeks, I was overjoyed to greet my wife and children!
The Blessing Tree could make a major difference in your evenings, especially after those REALLY tough days.
1．What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A．The stress of the author. B．The staff’s stress in the department.
C．The issues requiring addressing. D．The famous ringer of the chief.
2．What do the underlined words “zombieing through the evening” mean in paragraph 2
A．Becoming a zombie in the evening. B．Being extremely tired in the evening.
C．Spending the evening in confusion. D．Feeling like a zombie during the day.
3．How were the author’s problems solved
A．By talking about them in the office. B．By sharing them with family members.
C．By making use of a “Trouble Tree”. D．By making use of a “Blessing Tree”.
4．What is the purpose of this passage
A．To show the pressure in modern life.
B．To persuade readers to pray for blessings.
C．To introduce stress — relieving approaches.
D．To share how to raise suggestions for the chief.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者使用“祝福树”来解决工作上的压力的故事。
1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“I had gone into a chief’s office to talk about a couple of issues that needed to be addressed. She, like all of the men and women in her department, had been through the well-known ‘ringer’. The stress was so intense, one could almost taste it.”（我走进一位主管的办公室，讨论了一些需要解决的问题。她和她部门里所有的男男女女一样，都经历过众所周知的“敲门声”。压力是如此强烈，几乎可以尝到它的味道。）可知，第一段主要讲的是部门员工的压力。故选B项。
2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“I had been assisting the department during a crucial period of being very short-handed, and was watching everyone get close to burn-out. When I inquired about her state of mind, she admitted that her home life was almost non-existent…”（在人手非常短缺的关键时期，我一直在协助部门，眼看着每个人都快筋疲力尽了。当我询问她的精神状态时，她承认她的家庭生活几乎不存在……）由此可推知，划线短语“zombieing through the evening”意为“晚上特别累”。故选B项。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“But what came out was: “Why don’t we do something different Let’s have a Blessing Tree. On the way home in the evening, we could pull down a blessing to write a character we adore in our spouse, a particular reason we love them, the love they or our children have for us. The list could be endless.””（但结果是：“我们为什么不做点不同的事情呢？”让我们有一个祝福树。在晚上回家的路上，我们可以写下祝福，写下我们崇拜配偶的一个特点，我们爱他们的一个特殊原因，他们或我们的孩子对我们的爱。这样的例子不胜枚举。”）可知，作者通过使用“祝福树”来解决问题的。故选D项。
4．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及倒数第二段“When I tried it on the way home that night, the stress seemed to melt away. There was a ‘spring in my step’ a
