专题02 期中复习阅读理解之记叙文30篇（各地市期中真题）-2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中复习（人教版2019）含答案与解析

2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中复习（人教版2019）
专题02 期中复习阅读理解之记叙文30篇（各地市期中真题）
一、阅读理解
（2024高一下·北京市期中）A few days ago, my husband, Russ, and I lost our house of 28 years to a California wild fire.
On that night, we had to leave our house and sleep in the back seat of our Ford. The next morning, we had to drive three and a half hours to find a hotel that had an available room. Only later, in the local newspaper, did we see photographs of the destruction. Our house had been consumed by the fire along with most of our neighborhood.
How are we going to rebuild after this I thought, rounding a corner in the sidewalk on my walk back to the hotel. Is it even possible
I noticed something up ahead—a pair of nickels, shining like precious jewels. They were just nickels, but they somehow felt special. I bent down and picked them up. If these were lucky coins, I could use all the luck I could get.
A few days later, I made a trip to the store to buy essentials. The enormous task of replacing everything we'd lost put a heavy weight on me. I was about to leave when I felt the urge to stop and turn my head to the right. I could hardly believe it—there on nickela shelf, was a nickel! Okay, maybe this is more than luck, I thought and put the nickel in my pocket.
I told myself that I had found the nickels just by chance. Then I found one next to my plate at a restaurant—on Thanksgiving, no less, when I was missing our house more than ever. It seemed that a nickel appeared whenever my spirits plummeted.
Whenever I reached my breaking point, I'd find another nickel. In the grass at the park, or near the tire of my car in a parking lot. Once, my change for a quick lunch was given entirely in nickels. "I'm sorry," the cashier said. "It's all we have."
It's all I needed!
One day, I was sitting at the desk when my phone rang. It was a real-estate agent I'd been working with.
"I have a new listing," she said.
"When can we see it "
A few hours later, Russ and I were following the agent down the driveway toward the house.
I didn't think long. Because there, in the driveway, …
1．After the wild fire, the couple ________.
A．lived in their car for one night
B．took some photos of the destruction
C．could hardly afford their Thanksgiving dinner
D．saved precious items from the burned down house
2．What does the underlined word "plummeted" in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Remained. B．Changed. C．Strengthened. D．Sank.
3．What did the found nickels mean to the author
A．Luck for the foreseeable future. B．Hope during challenging times.
C．Signs of a huge fortune to come. D．Reminders of what had happened.
4．Which would be the best ending for the passage
A．I spotted a flash of silver in the sun, two nickels, both heads up.
B．I found an old nickel, which seemed to tell a story from the past.
C．I saw a mysterious locked box, and thought perhaps it was full of nickels.
D．I looked up and imagined something on a cloud, a giant nickel, just for me.
（2024高一下·浙江期中）Adults usually do not remember most of the things that are taught by their teachers at school. But this story is one such lesson that I will never forget. Every time I drift off course, I think of this story.
It was a normal Monday morning, and my teacher was teaching us on important things in life and about devoting ourselves to what is important to us. This is how the story went.
An old man lived in a certain part of London, and he would wake up every morning and go to the subway. He would get onto the train right to Central London, and then sit at the street corner and beg. He would do this every single day of his life. He sat at the same street corner and begged for almost 20 years.
His house was dirty, and a stench (恶臭) came out of the house and it smelled terrible. The neighbors could not stand the smell any more, so they called for the police officers to clear the place. The officers knocked down the door and cleaned the house. There were small bags of money all over the house that he had collected over the years.
The police counted the money, and they soon realized that the old man was a millionaire (百万富翁). They waited outside his house expecting to share the good news with him. When the old man arrived home that evening, one of the officers told him that there was no need for him to beg any more as he was a rich man now, a millionaire.
But the old man said nothing at all; he went into his house and locked the door. The next morning he woke up as usual, went to the subway, sat at the street corner and continued to beg.
Clearly, this old man had no great plans, dreams or anything significant for his life. We learn nothing from this story other than staying focused on the things we enjoy doing.
5．The underlined part in the first paragraph may mean ______.
A．I wouldn't like to go to school
B．I get lost in the direction of life
C．I get tired of learning my subjects
D．I fail to listen to lessons attentively
6．The neighbor called the police because ______.
A．the old man wouldn't buy tickets for the train
B．the old man kept begging money from them every day
C．there was something dangerous in the old man's house
D．they couldn't bear the smell from the old man's house
7．When the old man knew he was a millionaire, he _______.
A．felt worried B．became excited C．remained calm D．became nervous
8．What lesson do we learn from the story
A．Make great plans for your life.
B．Keep on doing what is important.
C．Do something that is good to society.
D．Depend on yourself rather than others.
（2024高一下·大兴期中）During summer vacations, I often went to the Outrigger Canoe Club on Waikiki Beach to swim, because the club was usually empty at that hour. There was one other club member who would turn up early on summer mornings, though.
One morning when I'd arrived at the club earlier than usual, he walked past me on his way to the water. Then he stopped. "How would you like to swim against me Just for fun, I mean." he asked. "Now Against you " I looked at him in surprise. "It's just about 200 yards." He pointed in that direction and smiled at me. "Okay." I said.
Teenagers are often very competitive, and I was no different. Though I was confident of winning, I started out as fast as I could go. When we reached the beach wall, I was already about three quarters exhausted. But he didn't look tired at all. By the end of this game, my legs were in knots. My arms and shoulders were numb. I wanted very badly to quit and walk the rest of the way. But I struggled and made it.
Ten minutes later my friend, Sammy Kauua, arrived. I told him some of what had happened. Sammy laughed. "Are you kidding That's Matthew Biondi. He won gold medals at the Olympics. I guess he's pretty good for sure!"
Several days later when I saw Matthew Biondi on the beach, I talked to him and asked how an athlete could become good enough to win in the Olympics. He told me he did most of his swimming at the beach and then added, "I swam because I liked it. It was always fun, and I was pretty good at it. We trained all right, but mostly we just swam. It was natural. I always enjoyed doing it."
I was disappointed at the time because there was no easy answer there, no secret for success as an athlete. Thinking back on it now, though, I find the answer he gave me very appealing.
9．How did the author feel about beating Matthew Biondi at first
A．A little afraid. B．Quite sure.
C．Nervous. D．Doubtful.
10．From the text we can know that Matthew Biondi _______.
A．was an Olympic champion
B．was Sammy Kauua's good friend
C．did not spend much time swimming
D．did not defeat the author in the competition
11．According to what Matthew Biondi said in Paragraph 5, what matters most in winning in the Olympics
A．Swimming at the beach. B．Support from his family.
C．A natural swimming ability. D．Interest in swimming.
（2024高一下·安徽期中） 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Every morning at 5 am when most people are asleep,a figure would be busy in the kitchen,cooking meals until the rest of the volunteers arrive. Day in and day out, Mr. Tay and his team prepare,cook,pack and deliver the food to various parts of the island.
His journey started when one of his neighbors, Lisa, asked him to collect vegetables and give them away at Bukit Ho Swee, a poor neighborhood, and thus, he continued to do so for a period of time. During one of these visits, his wife noticed that the elderly folk did not take the vegetables. Asked why,one replied that she could not cook, so she only ate the rice delivered to her.Mrs. Tay then offered to cook for her,and it was that single meal that spurred Willing Hearts,which has served about 650,000 meals ever since.
The soup kitchen sees many volunteers,some of whom are new,while others have been around since the organization's early days.They learn how to cook, interact with people from all walks of life,pick up different languages, gain greater knowledge about social issues, and most importantly, they will form a strong tie with one another.Through Willing Hearts,Mr. Tay hopes to make "the country's backyard"known to the younger generation, to allow them to see and experience firsthand what goes on behind closed doors.
As a non-profit organization, Willing Hearts depends heavily on donations and food collections.However,this does not trouble Mr. Tay. He believes that you have to let things flow in gradually, and not be stopped by concerns which create an unnecessary amount of stress. He calls the volunteers of Willing Hearts the organization's eyes and ears,as they are always on the lookout for the poor to lend a hand.
12．What does the underlined word "spurred" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Stood for. B．Led to. C．Belonged to. D．Depended on.
13．What does Mr. Tay intend to show to the younger generation
A．The true life of poor people.
B．The advantage of social life.
C．The way of gaining knowledge.
D．The firsthand experience of volunteers.
14．Which of the following can be used to describe Mr.Tay
A．Showy and generous. B．Caring and demanding.
C．Creative and humorous. D．Hardworking and positive.
15．What is the suitable title of the text
A．A Couple Helping Others
B．Volunteering Benefiting a Lot
C．Willing Hearts Lending a Hand
D．A Tie Strengthening Volunteers
（2024高一下·通州期中）When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher approached me about entering a writing contest. At first, I declined without thinking because English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did. So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail His reply, "Because I love your stories. If you're willing to apply yourself I think you have a good shot at this."
Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try. After much thinking, I settled on an unconventional topic: Paul Revere's horse. I decided to narrate (叙述) the events of that historic night from the horse's perspective. It was an unusual choice, but I hoped it would set my writing apart from the others.
As I began to write, I found myself empathizing (同情) with the horse's journey. What did the horse think, as sped through the night Did he get tired Have doubts Did he want to quit Like the horse, I too encountered challenges along the way. There were moments of exhaustion, self-doubt, and a strong desire to give up. But I persisted, fueled by the encouragement of my teacher and my own determination.
I poured myself into the essay, carefully checking spelling and grammar and absorbed in research at the library. With each revision, I improved my storytelling skills and grew more passionate about the process.
When I handed in the final draft to my teacher, he laughed at the humor and creativity in my writing but challenged me to refine it even further. And so, I revised and rewrote tirelessly until I felt a sense of satisfaction with the finished product.
In the end, the thought of winning the contest took a backseat to the joy I found in the writing itself. Whether or not I emerged victorious was no longer my primary concern. I had discovered a passion and a sense of achievement that went beyond any awards.
16．What topic did the author choose for the writing contest
A．The sinking of the Titanic. B．Paul Revere's horse.
C．The history of social studies. D．The American Revolution.
17．How did the author feel about the writing competition at first
A．Excited and confident. B．Curious and interested.
C．Unwilling and doubtful. D．Enthusiastic and determined.
18．What does the horse's journey reflect about the author's writing experience
A．The author considered quitting but held on.
B．The author had no passion for the writing process.
C．The author faced physical challenges while writing.
D．The author experienced constant success and satisfaction.
19．What did the author get after the writing contest
A．The award of the writing contest.
B．A newfound passion for history.
C．A sense of humor in writing.
D．A sense of achievement and love for writing.
（2024高一下·钱塘期中）Tina Leverton was 62 when she bought her first pair of ballet shoes. She said putting her feet into the soft leather was very emotional. She said:"I've waited a long time for it."
A few days later, Leverton took her first ballet class after seeing an advertisement in a newspaper. It showed older women dancing in a class near Leverton's house. "As I came in the door, I found a big smile on my face. From the minute I started, I felt like coming home."
Leverton had longed to dance as a child. Sadly, her parents couldn't afford ballet classes, for they were first-generation Indian immigrants, struggling to make a living in the UK. Her father was a train driver on the underground in London and her mother held two cleaning jobs. However, she harboured her dream of being a ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员).
At her present age, a grand plie—lowering to the floor with bent knees seemed to be out of the question. It took her three months to master the move: leaping and landing on one foot. "I love the struggle and the challenge of learning something new. People in their 60s have a lot of self-limiting beliefs: ‘I can't do it,' ‘I'm not good enough.' And maybe they're not good enough. But it doesn't matter," she said.
Ballet has been transformative. At a medical appointment a few months after Leverton's first class, a nurse measured her at 163cm, half an inch taller than she had thought . She attributes (归因) the difference to improved posture. Her muscle tone has improved and her lower back pain has stopped. Dancing has also brought new friends. She met a group of older, more independent women and worked together towards a team award with the Royal Academy of Dance. And then, of course, there is the joyful feeling. "Ballet is all the therapy (治疗) I'll ever need," said Leverton.
20．How had Leverton been feeling about taking a ballet class
A．Confident B．Shy C．Bored D．Expectant
21．Why did Leverton fail to take a ballet class in her youth
A．The ballet class was unaffordable for her family.
B．Her parents prevented her from doing so.
C．Her family was busy immigrating to the UK.
D．She had to hold two cleaning jobs.
22．What did dancing bring to Leverton
A．A team award. B．Health and friendship.
C．Fame and wealth. D．A well-paid job.
23．What can be learned from Leverton's story
A．Never too old to pursue dreams. B．Hard work pays off.
C．Interest is the path to success. D．Actions speak louder than words.
（2024高一下·丰台期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Nick Torrance, a junior in high school, suffers from muscular dystrophy(肌肉萎缩症), and attends school in a specialized wheelchair. The muscle disease prevents him from accomplishing many everyday tasks, such as carrying his books and putting things away in his locker. So he had a fellow student assigned to help him. But Amy Smith, the school's occupational therapist(治疗师), thought that being able to do something simple like opening his locker on his own would be empowering.
Amy initially thought they would be able to buy a device to help. But searching online turned up nothing that could meet their needs—everything needed a keycode or some other physical action, things her disabled student couldn't do. After the outside search for a method came up short, she looked within the school itself for an answer. Amy turned to the school's robotics instructor.
The instructor, in turn, suggested that two of his most capable students take on the project: Micah Stuhldreher and Wyatt Smrcka. They took first place in a national robotics competition, so they were a natural choice to tackle the locker door problem with a robotics solution. Micah and Wyatt wasted no time getting down to work and for an hour each school day, the boys brainstormed, built, and rebuilt various versions of the device until they landed on the perfect solution one year later.
Like in any device development, it took a lot of trial and error for Micah and Wyatt to make something that would work for their target audience. For example, they initially built a locker-opening button, but Nick wasn't strong enough to push it, so they replaced it with a sensor.
Now, between classes Nick steers his electric wheelchair to his locker and waves his hand over a sensor on the arm of the wheelchair. A few seconds later, the locker door swings open. Another wave closes the door. Nick can make it with ease—it may be a small thing, but it gives him a sense of independence.
24．Why did Amy Smith want a device
A．To increase her student's confidence.
B．To encourage cooperation at school.
C．To inspire a robotics invention.
D．To help treat a muscle disease.
25．With a sensor in his wheelchair, Nick can ____.
A．move around easily B．put his things away
C．continue his schooling D．open and close his locker
26．According to the passage, which words can best describe Micah and Wyatt
A．Caring and passionate. B．Talented and ambitious.
C．Sensitive and insightful. D．Honest and warmhearted.
（2024高一下·普宁期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Whether it be a person, an animal, or even an insect, a mother's instincts (本能) are never wrong. This idea rings true for a mother cat who acted fast and sought out help when her kittens were in trouble. This mother cat's quick thinking may have just saved her babies.
In the urban district of Izmir in western Turkey, a cat walked into a regular hospital holding a kitten in her mouth. As the mother cat moved through the hospital, people were surprised to see such a sight, but let her pass. The mother cat asked for help, crying for a long time. She was familiar to the hospital staff, who had been leaving her food and water outside, but they were unaware that she had given birth to kittens.
The mother cat was concerned for her young because they weren't able to open their eyes. After the doctors looked at the kittens, they noticed that they were suffering from eye infections. One of the doctors recalls, "We consulted with vets (兽医) and gave medicine as described. When the kittens opened their eyes a short time later, we were excited." Later, they were sent to an animal hospital for further care. The cats are now up for adoption and will hopefully find loving forever homes.
When it comes to mother cats and kittens, kittens completely depend on mothers for the first few months of their lives. Because they are blind and almost deaf until about two or three weeks old, the mother cat must protect them from any threat or danger. Without the mother cat's help, the kittens may not make it to adulthood.
As shown by the mother cat in Turkey, a mother's love and protection knows no bounds. Whether the mom is a human or a cat, mothers will always look out for their babies and make sure they are safe and healthy.
27．Why did the mother cat show up in the hospital
A．To beg for food. B．To get her babies treated.
C．To express thanks. D．To give birth to her babies.
28．How did the doctors help the baby cat
A．They built them a home.
B．They adopted all of them.
C．They operated on them immediately.
D．They gave them right medicine.
29．What makes newly-born cats dependent on their mothers
A．Their physical state. B．Their eating habit.
C．Their appearance. D．Their behavior.
30．What can we learn from the story
A．cat has nine lives.
B．One good turn deserves another.
C．Love makes a difference.
D．God helps those who help themselves.
（2024高一下·泰山期中）George was a game warden(猎物繁殖和保护区的管理员)in Kenya.One day，he found three tiny lions beside a dead lioness.They were so little that their eyes had not yet opened.Sadly，he took the three little lions and drove back home.
When George got out of the car with the baby lions，his wife Joy Adamson immediately took over.Joy had cared for many young animals over the years，but she had never tried to raise baby lions！However，she was determined to save these babies.
The lions grew rapidly.But as the lion grew bigger and stronger，Joy and George realized they could not keep three large lions.They decided to present two of the lions to a zoo；they would keep the smallest lion，which they named Elsa.
Joy and George taught Elsa to hunt and to protect herself.Elsa liked to play with her human friends，but as Elsa grew to her adult size，this play became dangerous.More than once，Elsa knocked Joy to the ground，scratching(抓伤) her.Joy and George both realized that it was time to find Elsa a new home.They knew she needed a wild home where she could live the life she was born to lead.Finally，Joy and George decide to set Elsa free in Meru Park at the foot of Mt Kenya.
Elsa never forgot Joy and George.Whenever they camped nearby，Elsa would come to visit，rubbing her head against their legs in greeting.
Joy missed Elsa，but was happy that she had made a successful life as a wild lion.Joy wrote a book about Elsa，Born Free，which became an international bestseller.Joy travelled all over the world，talking about the importance of saving the wild animals of the world.
Joy lived out her life in Africa，working with wild animals.She wrote more books about her experiences.Her heartfelt interest in animals and her great love for Elsa helped inspire (激发) a worldwide movement to protect wildlife.For Joy Adamson，there was no greater gift than the beauty and spirit of wild animals，living free.
31．When George took the three lions home，his wife ________．
A．advised him to give them to a zoo B．was frightened by their appearances
C．was unwilling to care for them D．had a great love for them
32．Joy and George set Elsa free because ________．
A．Elsa scratched Joy
B．there wasn't enough food for Elsa
C．Elsa was big and strong
D．Elsa was a danger to their neighbours
33．What do we know about the book Born Free from the text
A．It became very popular.
B．It is mainly about Joy's experiences in Meru Park.
C．It focuses on wild animals in Kenya.
D．It helped change people's attitudes towards wildlife.
34．What's the best title for the text
A．Joy Adamson：living with lions B．Elsa：lion raised by a human
C．Born Free：a wonderful book D．George：a game warden
（2024高一下·衡水期中） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The first day of school is a special milestone for any student, but for one family in Wisconsin, it's extra special. Two sisters Mia and Samantha, their mom Amy and grandmother Christy attended Carthage College together this fall.
Amy said, "I'm really proud to be watching my daughters grow up and be more mature and have new experiences, and very happy to see my mom achieve something that she's always wanting to do."
Mia shared that she always felt her two older role models would return to school someday. To 19-year-old Samantha, her mom and grandmother's entry to university was rather a surprise. "It was clear that Mia and I were admitted. And then all of a sudden, they were admitted too," Samantha remembered. "It was really surprising. And I didn't expect it."
Amy, a mother of five children, has worked at Carthage College for over two decades and wanted to be enrolled one day. Calling herself "Carthage's biggest fan", she said she felt like she now had the time to pursue higher studies.
As for 71-year-old Christy, she retired three years ago but is still eager to learn. In fact, she still continues to support and volunteer at local nonprofits. Christy said she was also inspired by her son Joshua, who is pursuing his second master's degree. She has decided to go forward with a master's degree in business, design and innovation alongside her daughter.
The women are inspirational to anyone who doesn't want their age to block their dreams. Amy advised everyone to go after what they want because life is too short. "Put that doubt aside and just go for it," she said. Christy added, "Never hesitate to follow your heart. In my life, it has led me to my greatest opportunities and has also built my greatest strengths. If I always stayed in my comfort zone, I wouldn't be where I am today."
35．Why was the first day of school very special to the family in Wisconsin
A．All the family members went to the same college.
B．Different generations became schoolmates.
C．Twin sisters went to college with their father.
D．Carthage College Amy and Christy were admitted to is very famous.
36．How did Mia feel about her mother and grandmother's attending college
A．Calm. B．Worried. C．Moved. D．Surprised.
37．What can we know about Christy from paragraph 5
A．She retired at the age of sixty.
B．She has five grandchildren in all.
C．Her majors are the same as Amy's.
D．Her son graduated from the same college.
38．What message does the author want to convey to readers
A．Follow your heart and go after your dream.
B．Many hands make light work.
C．Rome was not built in a day.
D．There is no royal road to learning.
（2024高一下·湖北期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Jiang Shumei wasn't educated as a child, learning her first Chinese character at the age of 60. Now, the 87-year-old grandmother is the proud author of six books. She learned her first character in 1996, after her husband died in a car accident, when her daughter Zhang Ailing suggested that she learn to read to take her mind off the loneliness and sorrow.
Zhang says that her mother had her own way of learning. Whenever she came across characters she didn't know at bus stops or shop signs, she found someone to ask. Once Jiang had learned enough characters, Zhang started giving her books to read. Enjoying the books, Jiang told her daughter that she wanted to write down her own stories to share.
She first put pen to paper in 2012, at the age of 75. It was not easy. Sometimes, completing a single sentence could take a day. Jiang usually started writing at 3 or 4 am, and revised the pieces several times until she was satisfied.
Zhang began publishing her mother's stories on social media platforms in 2013. WhenZhang and her mother drew the attention of Zhang's writer friends, the pair made a decision to publish them. The first book, Time of Trouble, Time of Poverty, was published later that year, and proved to be a success. Some critics even praised it as the "live history of a nation plagued by tough times". The book earned Jiang a lot of fans and sympathy.
So far, the elderly woman has published six books, totaling more than 600, 000characters in length. She lives a healthy life, exercising every day, drinking milk and soy milk, as well as having regular exercise. "If I could live as long as 130, would you still say that it is too late for me to start after 60 " she asks, jokingly.
39．Why did Jiang learn to read in her later years
A．To become a proud author.
B．To make up for not going to school.
C．To encourage her friends and families.
D．To reduce the impact of her husband's death.
40．What made Jiang decide to publish her first book
A．A strong inner desire.
B．The attention from other writers.
C．Her daughter's encouragement.
D．The development of social media.
41．What dose the underlined word "plagued" in paragraph 4 mean
A．Aided. B．Enlarged. C．Troubled. D．Defeated.
42．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．One is never too old to learn.
B．All roads lead to Rome.
C．Where there is life, there is love.
D．Gold can't be pure and man can't be perfect.
（2024高一下·宿州期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Linda, a sixteen-year-old girl, was a "violinist" of average level, who had basic violin playing skills but was neither particularly outstanding nor bad. She just learned to play the violin at the request of her father.
This year, the school music festival came on time. As usual, Linda accompanied the lead singer with her violin, and the rehearsals (彩排) went well. During a break, noticing Linda always play her violin, a teacher asked Linda if she would sing a song. But Linda refused, saying that she had never sung in public places because she was not good at it. The teacher told her, "Each of us seems to have something that we are not good at, but as long as we are brave enough to try, there may be surprises." Linda still didn't have the courage, and the teacher encouraged her again, "You are a brave girl, and I believe you can try your best."
Thrilled and nervous, Linda finally chose to sing Mystery of Life. Everyone was surprised by her voice. She had such a talent for singing! All the students cheered for her! Without such an unexpected opportunity and that teacher, she might have never found her gift. Now she has become one of the best known singers in her city.
Everyone has some talent. If you think you have no talent, you either haven't discovered yours yet or don't consider it a talent because it's not all that useful. You may be able to build a huge house of cards but you don't think it's a talent. With confidence and effort, some skills can be unlocked and improved. In your life, you should be brave and confident enough to try doing different things and find out what talents you really have.
43．Linda chose to sing because ____
A．the teacher encouraged her to sing.
B．she got lots of applause that night.
C．she wanted to show everyone her talent.
D．she didn't want to play the violin that night.
44．What do you think of the teacher
A．Strict and sensitive. B．Kind and patient.
C．Rude and unfriendly. D．Honest and humorous.
45．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Building a huge house of cards isn't a talent.
B．Confidence and effort help find out talent.
C．All skills can be unlocked and improved.
D．Not everyone in the world has a talent.
46．What's the main idea of the text
A．It's important to encourage others.
B．The story of a song Mystery of Life.
C．A violinist became a famous singer.
D．We should find out our real talent.
（2024高一下·浙江期中）I can't miss the little old lady with her kerchief (方头巾) on her head, a black umbrella blowing all over. I can tell she is freezing. She is standing at a bus stop, and I'm driving by, late for my early morning shift. I decide to stop and offer her a ride.
Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. I take her to her destination, and by the time she gets out of my car, she is smiling and thanks me.
I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I'm out driving in bad weather.
If there's someone at a bus stop, especially if it's an elderly person waiting at off hours and in bad weather, I will pull over and ask if they need a ride.
Once, a young doctor jumped in. She had finished a long shift and had been waiting and waiting at the bus stop. She had no hesitation and, for the first time, I was able to help someone who performs miracles (奇迹) on a daily basis. That felt good.
But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation. I do tend to ask a lot of questions: where are you from, where are you going, family, background, pets and whatever else comes to mind. Surprisingly, everyone wants to chat. We are usually laughing by the time the ride is over. "What a shame!" I often think when they hop out, as the stories were just getting started.
Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another — or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.
As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.
47．What are the first three paragraphs mainly about
A．How the author started offering rides.
B．The value of the author's actions.
C．An old lady who impressed the author.
D．An accident that happened 40 years ago.
48．What does the author like most about her ride offers
A．Helping people who contribute to society.
B．People accepting her offer without hesitation.
C．Chatting with her passengers.
D．Making friends with her passengers.
49．What does the author plan to do
A．Become a taxi driver after retirement.
B．Continue driving people to their destinations.
C．Wait to be offered a ride at a bus stop.
D．Share her stories with more people.
50．What message does the author want to convey
A．Elderly people need more care and support.
B．It is important to find a purpose in life.
C．Offering rides to strangers involves risks.
D．Always believe in the goodness in people.
（2024高一下·仁寿期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When you hear the word "birthmark", you probably think of one of those black or brown spots that you have on your body. For me, it's different — I have them on my lips and inside my mouth. I'm used to being asked, "What are those black marks on your lips " When I tell people they're birthmarks, they usually say, "That's strange." I used to consider them ugly. However, my mom calls them beauty marks.
In pictures, I used to hide my birthmarks by pursing (噘起) my lips so I wouldn't have to deal with people's questions. As I was growing up, people wore me out with them. Some people would ask me the same questions even before knowing my name. In society I feel like we judge people by their looks before their personality.
My birthmarks are caused by a genetic (基因的) condition from my mom's side of the family. My mom's mom has birthmarks on her lips, and my mom's uncle and my uncle have some on their bodies. Every year I plan to have a procedure to remove them. But when imagining the process, I always get nervous and give up.
My cousin faces a similar challenge. She has a huge birthmark that takes up her whole arm. She's never tried to hide it or change her appearance. Once, her grandmother told her that the birthmark looked extremely prominent and suggested that she should wear long sleeves more often. If my cousin had actually taken that suggestion, she wouldn't be such a person as she is.
Inspired by my cousin, I am finally accepting who I am and now I don't hesitate when someone asks me about them either. I say, "They're beauty marks" and smile without pursing my lips.
51．How did the author feel when asked about the birthmarks
A．She felt excited to show her difference.
B．She felt annoyed to give others an answer.
C．She was scared to be made fun of by people.
D．She was bored to be faced with the question.
52．Who has the similar birthmarks like the author
A．Her mother. B．Her grandmother.
C．Her cousin. D．Her uncle.
53．What can be inferred about the author's cousin
A．She dislikes talking about her birthmark.
B．She never judges others by their looks.
C．She is more confident than the author.
D．She has taken her grandma's suggestion.
54．What does the underlined word "prominent" in paragraph 4 mean
A．Brilliant. B．Apparent. C．Harmful. D．Impressive
（2024高一下·汕头期中）Isatou Ceesay was born in 1972 in a small village in Gambia Africa. As a teenager, Ceesay was forced to drop out of school because of poverty. She carried some goods with many girls like her to sell in the market to raise herself. At that time, the plastic bags, being strong and light, became popular in Gambia. The problem was that people did not reuse the bags and simply threw them behind their homes. Over time, the houses were surrounded by trash.
Ceesay lived in such an environment for many years. She kept learning from the surrounding environment and planned to take action to change. In 1997, she started a recycling movement called One Plastic Bag in Gambia. She educated women in Gambia to recycle plastic waste into income for themselves. In the beginning, the movement had a mission to educate their village colleagues about the need to reuse garbage and recycle plastic waste, rather than letting the garbage increase behind their homes.
Over time, the movement became big and able to support and provide income for women around. It was also able to greatly reduce plastic waste in Gambia. But the work of collecting trash turned to be taxing. During the rainy season, plastic waste became wet and difficult to take, and after that it still took patience to dry it before it could be processed.
Ceesay said, "As a habit, people are used to pouring their garbage behind their houses, and because it is not visible, they forget it. But the bad effects again knock on your door very quickly-dirty air, various diseases and so on. Of course, if one man's house is clean but his neighbor's is not, then the man is also not healthy."
For 17 years, Ceesay has contributed to one of the most important problems about the plastic waste. In 2012, she got the TIAW Difference Maker Award in Washington, D.C., United States. Her story was written into a book, which inspires many others to join or become makers of change in their own communities.
55．What can be learned about young Ceesay from Paragraph 1
A．She gave up the chance of going to school.
B．She had many friends good at doing business.
C．She sold strong and light plastic bags to support herself
D．She lived in an environment heavily polluted by plastic waste.
56．What can we infer about Ceesay's recycling movement
A．It aimed to make full use of natural resources to get rich.
B．It was hard to carry on because of the shortage of workers.
C．It benefited both people's economic situation and the environment.
D．It taught the villagers to replace plastic bags with handmade ones.
57．What does the underlined word "taxing" in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Challenging. B．Pleasant. C．Dangerous. D．Successful.
58．What does Ceesay mainly intend to say in Paragraph 4
A．Bad habits are hard to remove once formed.
B．Garbage problems contribute greatly to climate change.
C．Valuing the relationship between neighbors is important.
D．Dealing with plastic waste is a shared responsibility in communities.
（2024高一下·长沙期中）When I was a boy, we had several gardens around our old house. The largest one of all was used just for growing potatoes.
I can still remember those potato-planting days. The whole family helped. After my father had tilled (犁地) the soil, my mother, brothers and I went to work. It was my job to drop the little seed potatoes in the rows while my mother dropped handfuls of fertilizer (肥料) beside them. My brothers then covered them with the freshly turned earth.
For months afterward I would glance over the garden while I played outside and wonder what was going on underneath the ground. When the harvest time came, my father pulled them out of the soil. I was amazed at the huge size of the potatoes. Those little seeds had grown into huge delicious potatoes.
They would be turned into all kinds of delicious food: baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes. And my personal favorite: potatoes slow cooked in spaghetti sauce (意大利酱). They would keep the entire family well fed throughout the whole year. It truly was a miracle (奇迹).
Thinking back on those special times makes me wonder how many other seeds I have planted in the hearts and minds of others. Every single day, we plant seeds that can grow into something wonderful. I hope that you plant only goodness, peace and happiness in the lives of everyone you meet. I hope that every day you help miracles to grow.
59．What was the author's job when they were planting potatoes
A．Tilling the soil. B．Watering the seeds.
C．Dropping the seeds. D．Covering the seeds with earth.
60．Why was the author surprised when he saw the potatoes pulled out of the soil
A．He had never seen so many potatoes.
B．It was very hard to pull them out.
C．One potato could be made into a meal.
D．The little seeds had grown into big potatoes.
61．Why did the author say it was a miracle in the fourth paragraph
A．The potatoes could turn out to be different kinds of food.
B．He had eaten different kinds of food made of potatoes.
C．The potatoes could feed their family for the whole year.
D．The potatoes in their garden were delicious.
62．What would be the best title for the passage
A．Memories of Planting Potatoes B．How to Plant Potatoes
C．Make Life a Miracle D．Plant Good Seeds in Life
（2024高一下·绵阳期中）In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced "Barbie" to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first "grown-up" dolls to hit the retail market.
Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that occupied little girls' toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could show their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless outfit (全套服装) and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman.
"My own idea of Barbie," Handler wrote in her autobiography, "was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices."
There's even a Barbie for cancer patients — Brave Barbie — a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald (光头的) Barbie to families affected by cancer. "Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was wonderful," Michelle, a cancer survivor said, "We would play with that Barbie together and I'd heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig (假发) on top of its head and tell the doll that it's time to be beautiful again."
Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism (应对机制) during an extremely unhappy time for little families.
63．Why did Handler create Barbie
A．To make a hit in the women's retail market.
B．To appeal to boys with her various clothing.
C．To inspire girls to make choices as they wish.
D．To do a research on women's career choices.
64．How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie
A．Interested yet proud. B．Sad yet comforted.
C．Delighted and ashamed. D．Heartbroken and regretful.
65．What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle's family
A．A reliable emotional support. B．A glue for broken relationships.
C．An effective practical treatment. D．A secret medium of argument.
66．Which newspaper section is the text probably taken from
A．Medicine. B．Sports. C．Story. D．Environment.
（2024高一下·衡阳期中）About six years ago, I was sitting on a plane next to a woman who was extremely energetic. I was tired and wanted to take a nap, but she tapped me on the shoulder to introduce herself.
"Hi, my name is Helga."
As we talked, it came up that I had started an organization in high school called R.A.K.E. (Random Acts of Kindness, Etc.). As I described what we did, Helga got very serious and said to me, "There is nothing more important in the world than kindness."
I was curious about what she had said, and as the plane took off. she began telling me a story about the last time she had flown.
It was three years ago and she was heading back to her hometown because her father had become very ill.
Just as the plane was about to leave, her father's doctor called to inform her that her father had suddenly passed away. For the three hour plane ride, she sat in stunned(受惊的) silence,.
When she arrived at the airport in her hometown, she walked to the nearest bench(长椅),sat down and cried.
For two hours, she sat and wept while thousands of people just walked on by.
"Not a single person stopped and asked if I was OK that day. It was on that day that I realized kindness isn't normal. "
Helga's words have stuck with me for all these years. I'm reminded all the time that for many of us, kindness is not usually our "default setting (默认设置)".
We spend so much time worrying about our own problems that we walk by or ignore other people in need of a bit of kindness.
So, I've made it my mission to do my part in making kindness "normal".
Now, I travel to schools all across the US to speak about compassion(同情),empathy(同感),and love.
I' m proud to share my stories with students, teachers, and parents about our need for character, compassion, and kindness.
Providing young people with practical ways to exercise kindness makes my job more satisfying than any other I can think of.
And when I give my talks, I always have my conversation with Helga in the back of my mind.
67．We can know from the first four paragraphs that the author___________.
A．was always eager to make friends B．was angry to be disturbed by Helga
C．found Helga a very serious person D．was interested in Helga's story
68．During Helga's trip to her hometown, she___________.
A．couldn't help but cry on the flight
B．blamed the doctor for not calling her earlier
C．came to realize the value of kindness
D．received help from passengers beside her
69．How did Helga' s story influence the author
A．He found a better way to exercise kindness.
B．He realized that most people were nice and kind.
C．He realized the importance of using stories in speech.
D．He began teaching others about kindness and found it rewarding.
70．The author wrote this article mainly to___________.
A．show why kindness isn't normal.
B．explain how he developed his kindness career
C．give advice on how to practice kindness
D．share a touching story about kindness
（2024高一下·越秀期中）At eleven, I decided to learn to swim. There was a pool at the YMCA offering exactly the opportunity. My mother always warned against it, and kept fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the YMCA pool was safe.
I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and my father took me to the beach. The huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.
The pool was quiet. I was afraid of going in all alone, so I sat on one side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy. He yelled, "Hi, how'd you like to in the water " With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end. I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water. But I was not frightened out of my wits — when my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump to come out of the surface. It seemed a long way down. I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water. I tried to yell but no sound came out. I went down, down, endlessly.
When I came to consciousness, I found myself lying on the bed in the hospital.
I never went back to the pool. I avoided water whenever I could. This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by. It deprived (剥夺) me of the joy of boating and swimming. Finally, I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece, he built a swimmer. Several months later, the instructor was finished, but I was not. Sometimes the terror would return.
This went on until July. I swam across the Lake Wentworth. Only once did the terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water. I laughed and said, "Well, Mr. Terror, what do you think you can do to me "
I had overcome my fear of water.
71．The author's original fear of water was caused by ______.
A．his poor skill in swimming
B．his mother's warning of drowning
C．an outing to the beach with his father
D．an unpleasant memory of the pool
72．Why was the author not scared to death when he was thrown into the water
A．He knew how to swim in the pool.
B．He felt that the YMCA pool was safe.
C．He was waiting for others to save him.
D．He came up with an idea to go upwards.
73．By expressing "but I was not" in Paragraph 5, the author probably means ______.
A．he was still a poor swimmer
B．he had not overcome the fear yet
C．he was not afraid of drowning any more
D．he was not satisfied with the swimming training
74．What does the author's experience with swimming teach us about overcoming fear
A．It is important to face our fears head-on.
B．It is better to avoid situations that cause fear.
C．It is impossible to overcome deep-seated fears.
D．It is best to rely on others to help us overcome fear.
（2024高一下·高青期中）"A good book is easy to find." That is the message on a sign at Hernando Guanlao's home in the Makati area of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines."
Guanlao has transformed his home into a free public library. Visitors can borrow the books inside for free. Guanlao says he hopes his library will inspire people to read, especially the young.
The 72-year-old told reporters that his library includes books that all students can enjoy —— from young children in Kindergarten to older students in grade 12. And also his library has books for readers of all interests. His home is filled with thousands of available books.
He calls his library Reading Club 2000. It contains many different kinds of books, or genres. Genre is a group of artistic, musical, or literary works that share a particular style, form, or content. "There are history books, novels, children stories in my library," Guanlao added proudly, "and there are cookbooks, science fiction, and even medicine books." Almost everyone can find a suitable book, all for free.
He started his library more than 20 years ago when he set 50 books on the walkway in front of his home. Guanlao's collection has grown greatly over the years ——thanks to a continuous supply of books from donors.
Speaking of donors, he said, "They just leave boxes of books outside my house." He has also started donating books himself. He sends reading materials to public schools in far-away communities.
Guanlao's efforts come at a time when reading ability among students in the Philippines remains low. The Program for International Student Assessment reports that reading scores in the Philippines are among the lowest in the world. Students in the Philippines are also facing learning delays in math and science.
Guanlao is firm about his goals, "My mission is to give away used and donated books to others at no cost," he said, "and to promote education through literature."
75．What's the purpose of Guanlao's setting up his home library
A．To establish his fame in the country
B．To encourage people to read and increase education level
C．To set up a record for collecting the most books
D．To help people find jobs more easily
76．Which of the following words best describe Guanlao's personality
A．Devoted and caring B．Outgoing and brave
C．Humorous and considerate D．Ambitious and impatient
77．What contributes to his growing book collection most
A．His own effort to collect books continuous
B．The government's help and support
C．Warm-hearted people's continuous donations
D．Help from public schools in far-away communities
78．Which part of the newspaper can this passage likely come from
A．science report B．sports C．fashion D．education
（2024高一下·深圳期中）Hannah Levine decided she wanted to give hugs to all of the children and families in need at local hospitals.
Because she couldn't give them hugs one by one, Levine, then a sixth-grader, decided she would use her talents (才能) to do the next best thing. She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a programme that provides newborn baby items for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organisation that provides hand-knitted caps to cancer patients.
"I love to knit, and I thought it would be a great idea to make all these handmade items for kids and adults who need them. It would be like a hug for them," Levine explained.
Levine started the project about a year ago. "I think it's just really fun to do, and it keeps me busy," said Levine, now 13.
Once she got started, Levine realised that her project could be much bigger than the goods she was able to produce with just her own hands. So she sent emails to her school and communities, asking for knitted donations (捐赠物) to the project, she named "Hannah's Warm Hugs". She also posted advertisements at Starbucks and other locations in her area. The warm goods began to pour in.
"It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door," said Levine's mother, Laura Levine. "We ended up with this huge box of items she was donating."
The knitted items numbered in the hundreds. Levine made her first round of donations around Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December) and later received thank-you letters from the organisations. Levine is still knitting, and she said the project will continue.
"It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought," her mum said. "It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good."
79．Hannah Levine knitted hats, scarves and blankets ________.
A．to earn some pocket money
B．to raise money for cancer patients
C．for children and families in difficulty
D．for the homeless in her neighbourhood
80．What can the underlined part "pour in" in Paragraph 5 best be replaced by
A．Take off. B．Go out. C．Flood in. D．Break in.
81．What would be Laura Levine's attitude towards Hannah Levine's project
A．Optimistic but worried. B．Proud and supportive.
C．Worried but doubtful. D．Unsatisfied and uncaring.
82．What would be the best title for the text
A．Be Ready to Lend a Helping Hand
B．Start a Project to Show Your Support
C．A 13-year-old Girl Becomes the Best Knitter
D．A Teen Turns Knitting Hobby into Heartwarming Project
（2024高一下·宁波期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I sat in the corner of my favorite Boston bookstore, opened my laptop and wrote. Ten minutes ago I ordered coffee. The server—a young woman with a broad smile—paused and quietly said, "I just want to tell you how much your TED talk meant to me—how much it inspired me. A couple of years ago my professor showed us the video in a class. Now I'm applying to medical school, and I just want you to know I stood in the bathroom like Wonder Woman before I took my MCAT （Medical College Admission Test）, and it really helped. So I just want to say thanks."
Tears in my eyes, I asked, "What's your name " "Fetaine," she said.
This kind of interaction happens far more frequently than I'd ever have imagined: a stranger warmly greets me, shares a personal story about successfully dealing with a big challenge, and then simply thanks me for my part in it. They're women and men, old and young, struggling and wealthy. But something connects them: all have felt powerless in the face of great pressure and anxiety, and all have discovered a remarkably simple way to release themselves from that feeling of powerlessness.
For most authors, the book comes first, then the responses. For me, it was the other way around. First, I wrote some scholarly articles, which no one ever read; they inspired a talk I delivered at the TED Global Conference in 2012. In it, I discussed research I had done that yielded an odd and unexpected finding about how our bodies influence our brains. As a result of this research, I was able to describe a technique—that Wonder Woman-in-the-bathroom thing Fetaine mentioned...that can quickly increase our confidence and decrease our anxiety in challenging situations. Immediately after the 21-minute video of the talk was posted on the Internet, I began hearing from people who had seen it.
Of course, my speech didn't magically give Fetaine the knowledge she needed to do well on the MCAT. But it may have released her from the fear that could have prevented her from expressing the things she knew.
83．What happened in the Boston bookstore
A．The author encountered a friend.
B．A server inspired the author's TED talk.
C．A waitress expressed her gratitude to the author.
D．The author waited for the server to share her story.
84．What did those people approaching the author have in common
A．They were losers in life.
B．They once faced problems and felt helpless.
C．They shared stories of many strangers.
D．They looked forward to interacting with others.
85．What may be the theme of the author's talk in 2012
A．How to increase confidence.
B．How to overcome speech anxiety.
C．How to find unexpected things in life.
D．How to conduct scientific experiments.
86．How did the author influence Fetaine in the author's eyes
A．She advised Fetaine to take the MCAT.
B．She gave Fetaine the knowledge she needed.
C．She freed Fetaine from the fear of telling the truth.
D．She helped Fetaine gather the courage to present herself.
（2024高一下·诸暨期中）Earlier this year I made a decision to remove all Internet service from my home. It ended up being the best decision I've ever made.
I was not content with the time I was wasting —I felt I could do more purposeful things with my time than spend it on the Internet. This doesn't mean I think the Internet is bad or wrong —it's not. It is an amazing tool, one that changed my life for the better.
How can I go without Internet service at home The answer is easy: I plan my Internet use. I don't do so in a strictly controlled way—it's not like I say, "OK, I'll be on Twitter from 2: 00 p. m. to 4: 00 p. m. next Thursday." If I see something I want to research on the Internet, I write it down and use that list when I have Internet access.
Now I'm forced to leave the house to access the Internet. I'll go to the library, the coffee shop, or some other place with free public Wi-Fi to work on all the things I need to do online (post writing, check email, read blogs, etc.).
No longer am I taking unconscious (无意识的) breaks from my life to surf the Internet. Now when I'm on the Internet, it has a purpose—it is a tool I use to improve my life. Sure, sometimes I watch some funny videos or laugh at funny pictures, but I go to the Internet with the intention of doing these things.
When I got rid of the Internet at home, I did it mostly so I could focus on writing--but I have found so many extra benefits. I have more time for friends. I have more time to exercise. I no longer want the Internet badly like I once did. My mind is more focused on important things. And I don't have a monthly Internet bill.
87．Why did the author remove all Internet service from his home
A．To reduce the cost of living. B．To make good use of his time.
C．To enjoy his own company. D．To stay away from technology.
88．What can be learned about the author's new way of using the Internet
A．He surfs the Internet at a fxed time.
B．He watches funny videos more often.
C．He has to pay to access public Wi-Fi.
D．He uses the Internet more purposefully.
89．How does the author feel about the result of his decision
A．It is upsetting. B．It is satisfying.
C．It is discouraging. D．It is embarrassing.
90．What can we infer about the author from the text
A．He is a writer. B．He is short of money.
C．He lives alone. D．He likes to stay home.
（2024高一下·河南期中） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Bethany Meilani Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Raised in a surfing family, along with older brothers Noah and Tim, Bethany learned to surf at the age of 7. She began competitive surfing at age 8, and by age 9 she had got her first sponsorship(赞助) .
In October 2003, after having placed 3rd in the Open Women's Division earlier that year, Bethany's life changed forever. Bethany went out to surf at Tunnels Beach in Ha'ena with her best friend, Alana Blanchard, and Blanchard's father and brother. While lying on her board, Bethany suddenly felt huge pressure on her left arm and was pulled back and forth for a few seconds. Feeling no pain at first, she noticed the water around her had turned red, and her shocked friend first realized that she was attacked by a shark. Hamilton lost her left arm just below the shoulder.
As she recovered, she made two promises to herself. The first was that she would not moan(抱怨) about her terrible accident and the second was that she would get back on the surfboard. After only 26 days, she was surfing again! She is now one of the top 50 female surfers in the world. She also won first prize in the Explorer Women's Division of the NSSA National Championships.
Bethany's story has been turned into many books, including a few written by herself. She has appeared on many TV shows, magazine articles and in 2004 was named the Best Comeback Athlete and also received the Courage Teen Choice Award.
The last two books written by Bethany were based around the theme of being unstoppable. One of her books is named Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Upand has guided readers to be brave, enjoy life and never give up.
91．When did Bethany start to take part in surfing competitions
A．In 1990. B．In 1997. C．In 1998. D．In 2003.
92．What can we know about the terrible accident
A．It happened during a competition.
B．Bethany lost her arms in the accident.
C．Alana was the first to find out Bethany was attacked.
D．It was so painful that Bethany passed out immediately.
93．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The popularity of Bethany. B．The promises of Bethany.
C．The books written by Bethany. D．The prizes Bethany won.
94．Which of the following best describes Bethany
A．Knowledgable. B．Encouraging. C．Outgoing. D．Sociable.
（2024高一下·广州期中）Hem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone, this 14 year-old from Fairfax, Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments, all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer, and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year's 3M Young Scientist's Challenge, a competition that encourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However, the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost $40,000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things, and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started in his family's kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition, he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown, and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle, who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn't have done that all by himself.
Bekele's award-winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it's charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough surface, which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps, the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body's immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25,000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said, "I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research, so this money will definitely help me achieve it."
95．Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soap
A．Because he thought it was a fun project.
B．Because he wanted to win a science competition.
C．Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable.
D．Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone.
96．What can we learn from B