2025天津高考英语阅读理解记叙文专题复习练习题（含答案与解析）

2025天津高考阅读理解记叙文专题复习练习题
真题练习
01（2024·天津卷）Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, hence the funny name “Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading — not to check but to know.
That’s what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later, “Addie, I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening’s club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.
She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I’m telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal.
I was desperately nervous when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.
Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what “impetuous” meant. Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with little thought. ”
She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said, “Maybe… both.”
She liked that. “One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous ”
I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.”
She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”
After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again.
1. Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow’s poem to the Saturday evening’s club
A. To help with her performance.
B. To get the attention of her classmates.
C. To set an example for the rest of the class.
D. To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture.
2. Why did Addie feel happy on her way home
A. An event was going to happen.
B. She was fully ready for her first rehearsal.
C. She gained recognition for her performance.
D. She memorized the poem sooner than others.
3. What can be learned about Miss Chevalier’s personality from the way she treated Addie
A. Caring and considerate.
B. Easygoing and carefree.
C. Curious and open-minded.
D. Disciplined and strong-willed.
4. How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word “impetuous”
A. By asking Addie to define it in her own way.
B. By interpreting the two definitions separately.
C. By consulting the dictionary for its definitions.
D. By linking its definitions to Addie’s situations.
5. What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again
A. She followed her mother’s advice.
B. She made up her mind to be a polite girl.
C. She was touched by Miss Chevalier’s trust.
D. She felt Miss Chevalier’s teaching funny.
02（2023·天津3月卷）One freezing morning last February, I walked through Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures. Large chunks of ice floated in the lake. Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down in the water. They held hands, shouting and yelling into the sky. They looked and sounded so free.
I’ve always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul.
And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn’t know what, until that day.
The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging each other. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” One woman waved back, “Come and join us! We’ re here every Monday morning.”
The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the meeting spot.
After some wild warm up, I charged into the lake along with others. We yelled into the sky. Teeth chattering heart rates slowing, fingers and toes going numb (麻木), we stayed there for somewhere between two and five minutes. Knowing it was my first time, people cheered me on. It felt amazing. I was stupid with cold, but I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so happy.
Now I go dipping almost every day, and I’ve come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, which, ironically, saved me from going under, what has drawn me is this community of generous, open-hearted souls.
We laughed together, often, but from the stories we’ve shared about ourselves, I know I’m not the only one who faces life’s challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other last winter and will do so through this one.
It won’t fix everything in our lives—but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session I return home feeling stronger, lighter, more able to carry on. As another winter sets in, I’m more than ready to embrace the cold again.
1. When the author saw the people in the lake, her feeling can be best described as __________
A. nervous B. amazed
C. frightened D. calm
2. Why did the author think of joining the swimmers
A. To expand her social circle. B. To lift her spirits again.
C. To adapt to the cold weather. D. To prepare for a new career
3. What can be learnt about the author’s first dipping
A. She hesitated a bit before going.
B. She suffered from a heart problem.
C. She stayed in cold water too long.
D. She regretted not doing enough warm up.
4. What change has cold water swimming brought about in the author
A. She is more intelligent.
B. She gets more competitive.
C. She becomes a better storyteller.
D. She regains her inner peace.
5. What message does the author most likely want to convey
A. Severe cold builds up character
B. Group wisdom brightens our life.
C. Tackling the odds together cures.
D. Doing sports promotes friendship.
03（2023·天津6月卷）I looked through the window of the charming little violin shop, and my heart began to race.
I'd been out to dinner that evening. Since it wasn't dark yet after the meal, I decided to walk home from the restaurant. I had traveled that way before, yet I had never noticed that old little shop. But that night I felt drawn to the violin shop the moment I came across it.
I wiped the dirt from the window to get a better look inside. Several violins hung from the dark walls, quietly waiting to be chosen. As my eyes rested on them, I felt as though I were looking through a window into my own past.
My childhood was all about the pursuits I had attempted, most of which had been chosen by Mom. She was like, “Join the swim team, Tara. Your sister is a good swimmer;surely you will be, too. ”What she refused to acknowledge, however, was that I was visibly afraid of water.
Every Saturday I begged Mom not to make me go to the swim meet, but had little chance of success. That said, with a bang of the starting gun, I would dive into the cold water with all my strength and swim to the other side of the pool as fast as I could, only to find that the other swimmers slid past me. I would have given it up if I had not heard my father's encouraging shouts to cheer me on. When at last my hand would grab the edge of the pool, he would always be there with a warm, dry towel, telling me how proud he was of my desperate efforts.
Then came a turning point in my life the day our school orchestra( 管弦乐队)visited my class, and gave a demonstration. The drums annoyed me. The flutes(笛子)bored me. But the violin…ah, the violin. It made the sweetest sound I'd ever heard!My heart was dancing along with its flowing tune. For the first time in my life, I went so wild with joy.
Tightly holding the permission slip from the orchestra director, I ran all the way home after school, and shakily handed it to my parents with a fear that they might dismiss my desire. They didn't. Mom was thrilled to see me finally excited about something, and Dad winked(眨眼示意)at me while eagerly signing the slip.
I began practicing the violin with great passion, and rose quickly in ability. Before long I had won the first seat in the community orchestra …
1. What did the sight of the violins in that little shop bring to Tara's mind
A. Her miserable past. B. An unforgettable sport event.
C. The stories behind the violins. D. Her childhood memory.
2. What Dad did for Tara during the swimming competition implies that he is ________.
A. mindless and bad-tempered B. caring and supportive
C. strict and demanding D. tolerant and sympathetic
3. What fascinated Tara during her school orchestra's demonstration
A. The tune of the flutes. B. The beat of the drums.
C. The sound of the violin. D. The manner of the musicians.
4. What enabled Tara to win the first seat in the community orchestra
A. The steady improvement in her taste.
B. Her strong desire for success.
C. Her natural gift for music.
D. The rapid progress in her ability.
5. What message does Tara's story convey
A. It's never too young to learn. B. A passionate interest works wonders.
C. Hard work will pay off in the long run. D. Like mother, like daughter.
04 (2022天津卷) I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall nd good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself Just to explain that he attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa，I had always taken my African origin as burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high pared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I ,a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic(遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took an-other twist(转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me—if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talkshow host and writer—she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what w need to do is learn to appreciate it.
1. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway!
A. Her appearance B. Social discrim nation.
C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway.
2. What did the author’s occasional stuttering bring about according on Paragraph 3
A. Her lack of self-confidence. B. Her loss of interest in school.
C. Her unwillingness to greet her classmates.D. Her desire for chances to improve herself.
3. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and ne girl on the bus
A. Blessed and proud. B. Confused and afraid.
C. Amazed and relieved. D. Shocked and ashamed.
4. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill
A. Great minds speak alike.
B. Stuttering is no barrier to success.
C. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
D. Famous people can’t live with their weaknesses.
5. What can best summarize the message contained in the passage
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Self-acceptance is based on the love for oneself.
DSelf-love is key to the attainment of self-pride.
05 (2021天津卷) About five weeks ago, I noticed the skin of our pet lizard was growing dusty. It worried me. I reported the strange surface on the skin of the lizard to my husband and children the next morning. Seconds later, our lizard emerged from its tank with its old skin flowing behind it.
I didn't think about it much until a morning last week when I knocked my favorite teapot off the table. It burst into hundreds of pieces. As I swept up the mess, I wondered why we had been breaking so many things over the months.
The destruction started three months ago. It was my husband's birthday. He had just lost his job. The uncertainty was starting to wear on us, so I wanted to do something special.
“Let's make a cake for Dad!” I cried.
My kids screamed with joy. We baked, iced and sprinkled for most of the day. Candles on the cake! Balloons on the walls! Flowers on the table!
Two hours before my husband came back home from another job interview, my daughter climbed up to grab a glass vase from a high shelf. It fell and crashed beside the cake. Tiny pieces of glass were everywhere. She sobbed loudly as I threw the cake away. My husband had banana pudding for his birthday.
Three days ago, the light in our living room suddenly went out. After several frustrating hours of unsuccessful attempts to fix it, my husband suggested watching the Michael Jordan documentary series The Last Dance.
The poignancy of Jordan retiring from his beloved basketball to play baseball and what had pushed him to make such a tough decision took me by surprise. As I watched him take off his basketball uniform and replace it with a baseball uniform, I saw him leaving behind the layer that no longer served him, just as our lizard had. Neither of them chose the moment that had transformed them. But they had to live with who they were after everything was different. Just like us. I realized that we have to learn to leave the past behind.
Humans do not shed skin as easily as other animals. The beginning of change is upsetting. The process is tiring. Damage changes us before we are ready. I see our lizard, raw and nearly new.
Jordan said that no matter how it ends, it starts with hope. With our tender, hopeful skin, that is where we begin.
1. What can we learn about the pet lizard from Paragraph 1
A. Its tank grew dirty. B. Its old skin came off.
C. It got a skin disease. D. It went missing.
2. Why did the author's husband have banana pudding for his birthday
A. The birthday cake was ruined. B. The author made good puddings.
C. Pudding was his favorite dessert. D. They couldn't afford a birthday cake.
3. Why does the author mention The Last Dance in the passage
A. To prove a theory. B. To define a concept.
C. To develop the theme. D. To provide the background.
4. The underlined part "leaving behind the layer" in Paragraph 8 can be understood as .
A. letting go of the past B. looking for a new job
C. getting rid of a bad habit D. giving up an opportunity
5. What does the author most likely want to tell us
A. Love of family helps us survive great hardships.
B. It's not the end of the world if we break things.
C. We should move on no matter what happens.
D. Past experiences should be treasured.
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01（25-26高三上·天津·阶段练习）My almost 6-year-old son is currently crazy about Star Wars and Harry Potter. I know he’s young, but the movies and books bring up topics for us to sort through all the time — tough topics. A good chance for me! We read the books together; we watch the movies together. We’ve talked about many things that some parents of a 5-year-old might not talk about, but I want to have these conversations with my son.
Today, it was rainy and when the baby took her nap, I allowed him to watch a Star Wars movie as a reward for being so kind this morning to his sister who was feeling a little unhappy. As I was folding laundry, I said to him, very casually, “Wow, that Darth Vader really makes me sick.” My son chided me: “Mama, Darth Vader has good in him. I know he’s on the dark side, but he isn’t all bad.” This launched us into a conversation about good versus evil and how goodness can be found in anyone if we only look hard enough.
For the past week, I feel like I have been tested with various examples of people simply not being nice. And some people were rude for no apparent reason. A nurse was impatient with me on the phone when I called for a prescription. Little ears were listening in on all of those instances and after doing my best to be nice on the phone call with the nurse, I hung up and said to my husband, “Wow, what was wrong with her She was so rude.” My boy said, “Mama, we all have a bad day. Be nice to her and she might be nice to you back.” This child teaches me lessons every day, and all we can do is treat people with kindness, as hard as it might be.
The nurse was probably exhausted from taking sick calls and maybe she simply needed a coffee break. I do know that those people were not on their best behavior or showing their best side but how many of us have been in those exact shoes We all act in haste. We all speak in haste. We all do things we regret. And, if we were lucky, we were met with kindness instead of anger in return for our outburst.
My son reminded me today to be kinder and gentler to the people I meet with. I’m going to try harder this week. I’m going to try to smile when met with a frown.Like he mentions, even Darth Vader has good in him and maybe he just needs a little sympathy.
1. How does the writer react to her son’s recent interest
A. Trying to persuade him to change his mind.
B. Using it as a chance to shorten their distance.
C. Trying to help him develop some more hobbies.
D. Using it as a chance to have a deep talk with him.
2. The underlined word “chided” in paragraph 2 means ________.
A. Appreciated. B. Supported . C. Criticized. D. Rejected.
3. The writer tried to be kind to the nurse on the phone because ________.
A. She didn’t want to annoy the nurse
B. she didn’t want to influence her kids negatively
C. she knew the nurse was unhappy that day
D. She had to get the important information
4. Which of the following words can be used to describe the author’s son
A. Optimistic. B. Considerate. C. Selfless D. Brave
5. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To encourage people to find the good in others and treat them kindly.
B. To encourage people to sympathize with those in trouble.
C. To encourage people to smile to those unfriendly to them.
D. To encourage people to reward others’ kindness and help more people.
02（25-26高三上·天津·阶段练习）The Unopened Gift
Elias stared at the small, neatly wrapped box on his desk. It had arrived a week ago, postmarked from a small coastal town he hadn’t heard from in years. The return address label was handwritten in the familiar, elegant script (手稿) of his grandmother, Clara. A wave of guilt washed over him. She had passed away two months ago, and this was the birthday gift she had mailed just days before.
He couldn’t bring himself to open it. To open it would be to acknowledge the finality of her absence. The box became a symbol of his regret — for the phone calls he hadn’t made, the visits he’d postponed for his busy high school life, filled with exams and friends. His mother had urged him to open it, but he’d just shake his head and mutter, “Later.”
One rainy afternoon, the weight of the unopened gift felt heavier than ever. Memories flooded him: baking cookies in her sunlit kitchen, the stories of her youth she would tell, the way her eyes wrinkled when she laughed. He realized the box wasn’t a symbol of his regret; it was an invitation. With a deep breath, his fingers trembling slightly, he carefully untied the ribbon and tore back the paper.
Inside, nested in soft cotton, was a simple, beautiful compass. A single piece of paper was tucked beside it. In her flowing script, it read: “For my dearest Elias, who is exploring his own path. May you never lose your direction, and may you always find your way back to what you love. All my love, Grandma.”
Elias held the cool brass compass in his hand. He hadn’t gotten lost on any hiking trails; his grandmother’s message wasn’t about geography. It was about something far more important. He placed the compass on his desk, where he could always see it. It wasn’t a reminder of a missed goodbye, but a guide for the journeys ahead.
1. What was inside the box from Elias’s grandmother
A. A handwritten letter B. A book of maps
C. A photograph D. A compass
2. Why did Elias delay opening the gift for so long
A. He was angry with his grandmother.
B. He was too busy with his schoolwork.
C. He was emotionally unprepared to accept her final message.
D. He thought the gift was unimportant.
3. What does the grandmother’s message suggest she understood about Elias
A. That he had a terrible sense of direction.
B. That he was at a stage of life full of choices and changes.
C. That he was likely to forget his family.
D. That he wanted to become a sailor.
4. Based on the text, how did Elias’s feelings change after opening the gift
A. From guilt to peace. B. From anger to sadness.
C. From excitement to disappointment. D. From curiosity to boredom.
5. Which of the following best describes Elias
A. Thoughtless and ungrateful. B. Introspective (自省的) and loving.
C. Impatient and reckless. D. Cheerful and carefree.
03（25-26高三上·天津·阶段练习）Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.
Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed ” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview ” he thought to himself.
Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.
“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.
1. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job
A. He wanted a higher position. B. He was bored with his job.
C. He was out of work. D. He hoped to find a better boss.
2. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview
A. A friend’s car had a flat tyre. B. An old man’s car broke down.
C. A terrible accident happened. D. A wild man was pushing a car.
3. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride
A. He was also to be interviewed. B. He was thankful to Jimmy.
C. He always helped people in need. D. He needed a traveling companion.
4. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question
A. He was sorry for the other applicants. B. The interviewer was very rude.
C. He regretted helping the old man. D. There was no hope for him to get the job.
5. What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience
A. Good is rewarded with good. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. Where there is a will, there’s a way. D. Two heads are better than one.
04（25-26高三上·天津·阶段练习）I once found myself in the darkest valley of my life. Gossip and rumors, like a storm of arrows, rained down upon me from all directions. They struck me mercilessly, leaving invisible wounds that bled with every passing day. My world, once filled with the vibrant colors of hope and joy, was now painted in the bleak shades of despair and confusion. I felt as if I were trapped in a labyrinth (迷宫), with no exit in sight, and every turn leading to another dead end of self-doubt and fear.
During those suffering days, I sought comfort in the most unexpected of places — the pages of classical literature. I remember the first time I opened a renowned classic, its words seemed to whisper to me in a language both ancient and familiar. As I delved deeper into the text, I was amazed to find that the struggles of the characters mirrored my own in many ways. They too had faced trials and challenges, had been misunderstood and judged by others, yet they had found the strength to persevere.
One particular novel left an unforgettable mark on my soul. The heroine, a woman of great depth and resilience (恢复力), faced a scandal that threatened to ruin her reputation and life. But instead of submitting to despair, she retreated into her inner world, using her intellect and wisdom to navigate through the storm. Her journey was fraught with pain and uncertainty, yet she emerged stronger and more self-assured than before.
Reading this story was like holding a mirror up to my own life. I began to see that the gossip and rumors were not a reflection of who I truly was. They were merely the shadows cast by the fear and ignorance of others. I realized that my worth was not defined by the words of others, but by the substance of my character and the integrity of my actions.
As I continued to immerse myself in the world of literature, I discovered valuable lessons about life and human nature. I learned that suffering, though painful, could be a catalyst (催化剂) for growth and transformation. The characters in the books showed me that even in the darkest of times, there was always a glimmer of hope, a spark of light waiting to be fanned into a flame.
I started to rebuild my life, one step at a time. Drawing strength from the resilience of the literary figures I had come to admire, I learned to value my own thoughts and feelings, to trust in my own judgment, and to rise above the noise of gossip and judgments. Eventually, I emerged from the shadows and walked once again in the light, with my head held high and my heart filled with renewed hope and purpose.
1. How did the author feel when facing gossip and rumors
A. Angry and revengeful. B. Confused and hopeless.
C. Indifferent and calm. D. Confident and strong.
2. Why did the author mention that classical literature became a source of comfort
A. Its ancient and familiar language created a sense of comfort and connection.
B. The characters’ shared struggles and perseverance offered emotional support and inspiration.
C. The renowned classics provided a temporary escape from the reality of gossip and rumors.
D. It allowed the author to avoid confronting the self-doubt caused by social judgment.
3. What can we infer about the heroine of the particular novel mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. She quickly surrendered to the pressure of the scandal.
B. She relied heavily on others’ assistance to overcome her troubles.
C. She emerged from the crisis with greater inner strength and self-confidence.
D. She was completely ruined by the scandal in both reputation and life.
4. Why did the author compare reading the story to holding a mirror up to her own life
A. Because the heroine looked exactly like her in appearance and personality.
B. Because the book showed her the true nature of gossip and rumors.
C. Because the story enabled her to see her situation and feelings in the heroine’s experiences.
D. Because she found herself becoming a character in the story.
5. Which of the following best describes the author's experience
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover. D. Actions speak louder than words.
05（25-26高三上·天津红桥·阶段练习）Generation Z (or Gen Z, Americans born during the late 1990s and early 2000s) are making a significant impact on the world. 62% of them say they want to start their own business or that they already have. We shouldn’t be surprised by the start-up desires of the generation that have grown up digitally connected to the wider world. They have an audience literally at their fingertips if they can come up with a persuasive content and product ecosystem that people want to buy into.
Destiny Snow is one such teen. Snow and her sister grew up watching their mother own and operate her income tax and accounting business, in addition to her real estate company. “It’s much easier to believe that something can be done after seeing it done,” says Snow. “Seeing my mother overcome her difficulties and achieve her goals encouraged me to go into business for myself as well.”
When Snow first launched her online store, she was surprised that her business was quite sluggish. “I anticipated many customers, especially my friends and family rushing to buy what I was selling, but that wasn’t the case. Lack of their support discouraged me at the time,” she admits. Instead of giving up, she took a break to analyze her approach.
“I knew I had the ability to run a successful business, I just needed to figure out what I was doing wrong. I watched countless marketing videos, reviewed success stories, read business articles and ordered piles of business books,” she says. “Soon I realized I needed to identify my target audience and make use of social media marketing. To succeed in running a company, I have to win the hearts and minds of total strangers,” says Snow. Her realization as well as quick and proper adjustment eventually made her a successful teen entrepreneur.
As more and more entrepreneurs enter the marketplace to deliver their unique products and services to the world, the opportunities to succeed will still be out there, although they’ll be harder to seize.
1. What can we learn about Generation Z from paragraph 1
A. They are open to different views.
B. They are practical and financially aware.
C. They are mindful of environmental issues.
D. They are easily accessible to the outside world.
2. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The educational background of Snow and her sister.
B. The inspiration for Snow’s becoming an entrepreneur.
C. The secret to Snow’s mother’s success in her business.
D. The harmonious relationship between Snow’s family members.
3. What does the underlined word “sluggish” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Reliable. B. Slow-moving. C. Changeable. D. Long-lasting.
4. What does her approach to her initial failure reveal about effective problem solving in business
A. Immediate product changes are more important than market research.
B. Relying on external advice without personal effort leads to dependency.
C. Short-term breaks from business activities do harm to long-term success.
D. Analysis and self-education can transform challenges into opportunities.
5. Which of the following words can best describe Snow
A. Careful and patient. B. Generous and honest.
C. Decisive and flexible. D. Adventurous and innovative.
06（25-26高三上·天津滨海新·阶段练习）College is a big deal for American students as well as for Chinese students. During the college application, some parents become extremely worried. This only adds to the pressure.
Before I applied to the colleges, I told my parents I would get everything straightened out. If I needed any help, I promised that I would ask them.
As it turned out, I had no problem putting everything together on my own, including my resume and a basic outline of my activities in high school. The only part where I asked my parents for advice was the essays. In writing and revising the essays, I needed feedback from an audience. As my parents know me better than anyone, they were perfect for the job.
The essays are extremely important in college admissions. In a competitive pool of applicants, the test scores and activities, as well as the recommendations are all going to be very similar. The essays are the one area in which students can make themselves stand out. Essays don’t have to be big and complicated. I wrote three essays, mainly focusing on small matters and using simple sentences. The admissions officers have to read hundreds of essays a day; they are already tired of SAT vocabularies and long sentences. Therefore, a straightforward writing style is refreshing to their eyes as well as their minds. Essays were the key to my success in the admissions game. I just wrote about what I wanted to say, not what I thought the admissions officers would like to hear.
In my main narrative-style essay, I told the story of my American journey at the age of 14. During that time, I was not bogged down (陷入) by trying to fit into a new environment; instead, I looked up to Mother Teresa for guidance and strength. I found my new self and grew to love the name Teresa and the memories it held.
In my two minor essays, I explained the major events of my life, why I loved writing and why my dad is the person who has the greatest influence on me. Both provided details of my character. The essay about writing, which is titled “I Shall Not Live in Vain” (inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem), earned a lot of praise. It is because I really looked into my heart and thought deeply in order to reach my answers. Looking back upon those days, I really appreciate what I have done to help me finally make it.
1. I asked my parents for advice about my essays because ________.
A. they are more experienced B. they know me perfectly well
C. they are the only people I can rely on D. they are extremely worried about my application
2. In order to impress the admissions officers, the applicants should write their essays ________.
A. with a big vocabulary B. with simple sentences
C. about small matters D. in a straightforward style
3. What helped the writer gain admissions to his or her university of choice
A. High scores. B. Good recommendations.
C. Good essays. D. Interesting stories.
4. According to the passage, ________ has the greatest influence on the writer.
A. Mother Teresa B. his or her father C. Emily Dickinson D. admissions officers
5. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. the writer’s experience in college admissions
B. the importance of college education for students
C. how parents’ worries add to students’ pressure
D. the importance of essays in college admissions
07（25-26高三上·天津·阶段练习）Government estimates from 2021 reveal that India generates approximately 62 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) annually. Of this total, 80 percent is collected, but a mere 30 percent of waste undergoes proper segregation (分离), leading to recyclable materials like plastic being wrongly disposed of (处理) in landfills, where they contribute to environmental degradation (退化). Worse still, reports suggest that the percentage of MSW is anticipated to increase by seven times in the next decade.
Abhisek Agarwal wanted to do something to help the environment. He found out that most households were either not aware of proper waste segregation or were too busy to do it. Then a small idea sprung to his head. He started a WhatsApp group where he invited people to segregate their waste and hand it over to him in exchange for a small reward. “It worked. A lot of people were willing to do it for a reward,” he said. Then he founded Goodeebag.
Abhisek recalled how his friends reacted when he decided to start the company. “They were not as excited as I was. They thought I had an existing business that was doing well and that there was no need to switch. It was my passion towards nature conservation that kept me going,” he added.
Talking about how his company works, Abhisek said, “It’s simple. We have an app which people can download easily. They segregate their waste and schedule a visit from the app. Our collection workers come and pick up their waste. The consumer then can go to the application and collect their reward points to purchase groceries from the Goodeebag store for free. We deliver them to their homes within 72 hours without a delivery charge.”
So far, the company has collected 17,429 picks up and recycled about 89,164 kg of waste. “We have over 3,500 families in Hyderabad as members who regularly schedule pickups,” Abhisek said. “At first, members come to us for rewards and gradually, they develop a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Many of them have become passionate advocates for waste reduction. It might take ages to see waste segregation’s results but every effort matters.”
1. What do the figures in the first paragraph show
A. Indians put in much effort to reduce MSW.
B. India is investing heavily in waste collection.
C. Waste classification is a critical problem in India.
D. Properly segregated waste in India will increase significantly.
2. Why did Abhisek set up Goodeebag
A. To make profits from garbage treatment. B. To contribute to environmental protection.
C. To provide poor people with free products. D. To develop new technology for waste processing.
3. What was Abhisek’s friends’ attitude to his career shift
A. Opposed. B. Contradictory. C. Supportive. D. Uninterested.
4. What can we know about Goodeebag from the last paragraph
A. It is well received. B. It’s highly profitable.
C. It needs to be more creative. D. It takes time to be adopted by many.
5. What is the text mainly about
A. A convenient online shopping app. B. A pioneer in environmental protection.
C. Replacing plastics with green materials. D. Rewarding people for proper waste segregation.
08（25-26高三上·天津津南·阶段练习）One day, I was sitting in a local coffee shop, and staring at this man in a wheelchair. He could move his head and parts of his fingers but nothing else. He had a servant who cut up his food and placed it on a special mechanically powered fork that he would use to eat.
He saw me staring at him and invited me to join him at his table: His name was Stephen. For several hours we sat at that table and we got to know each other on a deeply personal level. I had never known a man who was more radiant (容光焕发), more energizing to talk and get to know than Stephen.
Stephen used to be a very successful businessman in Denver. He was in the natural gas business. Thirteen years before, when he was forty, he was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery to occur any moment.
He said, “I had so much nervous energy. I saw the storm clouds gathering, and I decided to clean out the gutters (檐沟) rather than sitting around waiting for this gas well to come in.”
He climbed up the ladder to clear the piles of pine needles on the roof. As he backed up, he accidentally fell off the roof. He landed on his back. He was paralyzed (瘫痪) for the rest of his life, except for his head and his hand.
I asked him, “How do you do it all How do you suddenly stop hiking, fishing, and running marathons ” He said, “There are three things you have to do when something like this happens. The first thing you have to do is adjust. The second thing you do is adjust. And the third thing you do is adjust.”
He said, “By adjusting to your abilities, Bill, you have to change your self-expectations. If you can’t be a physical athlete any longer, then perhaps you can be a spiritual athlete.” He was.
1. The author noticed Stephen at the coffee shop because ________.
A. he looked very energetic B. he cut up his food
C. he was staring at the author D. he ate in a special way
2. What was Stephen’s occupation before his accident
A. He was a coffee shop owner. B. He was a servant for the disabled.
C. He was a professional athlete D. He was in the natural gas business.
3. What caused Stephen’s accident
A. He was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery.
B. He was cleaning out the gutters and fell off the ladder.
C. He was hiking and slipped on a mountain trail,
D. He was running a marathon and collapsed.
4. “A spiritual athlete” Stephen mentioned in the last paragraph might be ________.
A. humorous and sensitive B. optimistic and open-minded
C. faithful and easygoing D. sympathetic and caring
5. What advice did Stephen give about dealing with a major life change like his
A. One should adjust to the new abilities and change self-expectations,
B. One should find a completely new hobby immediately.
C. One should give up all hope and accept the new situation.
D. One should try to go back to the old way of life as soon as possible.
09（25-26高三上·天津南开·开学考试）I remember the first time I met Roy. He was standing in the centre of a group of boys, and he was telling a joke. When he reached the final line, everyone burst out laughing. Roy laughed too. A loud happy laugh. “Popular boy,” I thought to myself. My name is Daniel. I was from the north of England, but my father had been offered a better job in London, and our whole family had moved there. I was twelve and, having lost all my old friends, I felt shy and lonely at my new school.
There were 33 students in my new class, and most people weren’t very interested in a shy new boy. Roy was one of the few people who were kind to me. He often invited me to join his particular group, and as a result, I started getting to know people. Roy and I became good friends. We trusted each other and we could talk about personal matters, things that were important to us.
Five years later, Roy and I are still in the same class. But just under a year ago, Roy’s father was knocked over by a car. He died a few days later. The family had to move to a much smaller house in order to manage financially. Roy, who had always been very close to his father, changed completely, becoming silent and moody. He had always been a clever, hard-working student but now he seemed to lose all interest in his work. He started losing friends. These days, Roy and I saw each other from time to time, but we were no longer close.
About three months ago, a group of us were playing football together after school. Having left something in the cloakroom, I went inside to get it, and found Roy going through the pockets of people’s coats. In his hand he had a wallet — and I knew it wasn’t his! My mouth fell open and I just looked at him. Roy went bright red.” I’ll put it back right now,” he said, and he did so. I turned round and walked out without saying a word. I really hoped that Roy would explain why he had been stealing, but instead he started avoiding me. At the same time, small amounts of money started disappearing from students’ lockers. I wondered if the thief was Roy but decided not to say anything to anyone. I hope it wasn’t him.
Last week our school had a big fair in order to raise money for a charity. It was very successful and by the end of the day, we had made about $500. Our class teacher, Mr White, came and chatted to a group of us that included Roy, and held up a box for us to see. “There’s $500 in here,” he said with a smile. But to our surprise, the next morning, we were told that the money had been stolen. Mr White had left the box in a classroom for a few minutes, and when he came back it had disappeared. The head teacher asked anyone who thought they might know something about the theft to come to him.
This weekend, having thought about the situation for a while, I decided to ask Roy about the theft, and this morning I went to see him. Roy was out, and I went upstairs to his bedroom to wait for him. It was a cold day and his jacket was lying on the back of a chair. I put it on and put my hands in the pockets. I could feel a lot of paper notes and I pulled them out.
It looked as if there was about $500 there. I was so surprised that I just stood there, holding the notes in my hands. At that moment, the door swung open, and Roy walked in.
1. What was the author’s first impression on Roy
A. He was confident and amusing. B. He was shy and lonely without friends.
C. He was unsatisfied with his father. D. He was always laughing at others by telling jokes.
2. What can be inferred from paragraph 2
A. Daniel and Roy both were not popular in the class.
B. No one was kind to Daniel as he was a shy new boy.
C. Daniel and Roy became good friends as they both were shy.
D. Daniel adapted himself to the new class with the help of Roy.
3. What completely changed Roy’s life according to the author
A. Roy’s family moving to a much smaller house. B. Roy’s father dying in a car accident.
C. Roy’s father becoming silent and moody. D. Roy’s friends keeping distanced from him.
4. Which of the following statements is True
A. Daniel went into the cloakroom to see if Roy went through the pockets of others’ coats.
B. On seeing Daniel, Roy was embarrassed and put the wallet in his own pocket.
C. $500 was collected to help those who were in need.
D. The head teacher asked Daniel to see if it was Roy who had stolen $500.
5. What might be the best title of the passage
A. Daniel and Roy’s friendship B. Daniel’s story
C. Roy’s story D. A friend in need is a friend in deed
10（2025·天津·模拟预测）A group of 75 female volunteers from India’s Odisha state has spent every day of the last 20 years patrolling (巡逻) a 75-hectare forest to protect it from illegal woodcutters.
In 1999, the eastern state of Odisha was hit by a super cyclone (超级飓风). “Our homes and standing crops were destroyed. There was no food or clothing for days,” 52-year-old Charulata Biswal, a volunteer forest protector, told Mongabay-India. “But we realized it was because of the surviving forest that many people in Gundalba, a small village, were still alive. We promised we would protect the forest in return and restore the biodiversity.”
Groups of women patrol the forest at least twice a day. As they walk among the trees, they blow their whistles and bang wooden sticks against tree trunks. “We beat our sticks and patrol in groups of 10,” Biswal said. “We spread out inside the forest and blow whistles. Anyone with the intention to harm the local biodiversity will flee on hearing our whistle and the ringing of our sticks on tree trunks.”
In 2001, over 70 women from Gundalba came together to form the Women’s Forest Protection Committee. Apart from their daily patrols, they also approached neighboring villages that also depend on the forest for firewood about setting up a system for sustainability (可持续性). For example, every village is allowed to gather firewood from the forest on a set day of the month, usually a few days after another settlement has finished the gathering process.
Over the years, they have caught several people cutting trees illegally in the forest. Asked if they have ever been afraid of patrolling the large forest, they said no. “The forest is an extension of our home,” Biswal said. “Won’t it hurt to see your children suffer This is how a mother feels and we are doing something that comes to us naturally.”
Thanks to the women’s efforts, the forest gradually came back to life. Birds started nesting in trees again and the animals returned.
1. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. To introduce the natural disaster in India.
B. To show what people in Gundalba did to survive.
C. To explain why the women decided to patrol the forest.
D. To describe the poor situation in eastern state of Odisha.
2. Why do the women whistle and bang the sticks
A. To attract more birds and animals.
B. To relax themselves during their work.
C. To make themselves brave to go among the forest.
D. To warn people meaning to damage the forest to leave.
3. What did the Committee do after its foundation
A. They gathered firewood from other forests.
B. They reduced the time for patrolling the forest.
C. They adopted environment-friendly woodcutting methods.
D. They stopped neighboring villages from cutting their trees.
4. How does Charulata Biswal feel about the forest
A. It is like her family. B. It will take long to recover.
C. It has lost some natural functions. D. It suffers a lot from illegal cutting.
5. What does the last paragraph show
A. The forest will be everlasting. B. The women’s efforts paid off.
C. More animals are raised in Odisha. D. No birds lived in the forest in the past.
11（2025·天津·三模）“Keep your eyes on the road ahead,” my driving instructor said. “You go in the direction you look.”I remembered the remark several years later, when my mom and I reached a crossroads in our writing careers. We’d been writing separately, not making much progress toward our goal of getting published.
One day, Mom suggested we write a romance novel together. She thought it would be fun and less tiring if we took turns, since there’d always be something to build from. The idea was appealing and we decided to give it a try. Working together made the process much easier and a lot more fun. We both looked forward to getting to the computer to see what twists(转折)and turns had taken place while we were gone. We both also wanted to make sure the work we left during our respective time was as interesting as we could make it.
We finished the first book and began sending it to publishers. Though we got some good comments, rejections piled up(堆积)：Where’s the romance Sorry, not for us. From experience, we knew the best way to keep from brooding over disappointment: Start a second book. Once finished, we bravely sent off our second effort—and did no better. Then the third…After yet another rejection, Mom grew disheartened, wondering if we should give up.
Suddenly my driving instructor’s words came back to me. I said, “Maybe we ought to look where we’re going.” I continued, “It’s like driving. We’ve taken our eyes off the reason we started writing together. We want to be published, sure, but the main reason was to have fun doing what we both enjoy.”
“You’re right.” Mom let out a long breath. “I haven’t been having fun for quite a while. Maybe we should write something we truly love. You know, we only started writing romances because they’re popular. There’s no real heart in our stories. ”
The SkyHorse, our young adult novel, was published last year.
1. How did the author feel about writing with her mother
A. Wonderful. B. Nervous. C. Amused. D. Embarrassed.
2. What does the underlined part “brooding over” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Preparing fully for. B. Learning quickly from.
C. Worrying deeply about. D. Complaining openly about.
3. What role did the driving instructor’s words play in the author and her mother’s writing career
A. They gave them inspiration of their next book.
B. They stopped them from writing a book together.
C. They reminded them of their original intention of writing.
D. They encouraged them not to give up writing despite criticism.
4. What led to the author and her mother successfully publishing The SkyHorse
A. Writing for young adults. B. Choosing a popular theme.
C. Improving their editing process. D. Focusing on their genuine interests.
5. What can be the best title for the text
A. A journey to romance B. Benefits of potential cowriting
C. Going where you look D. Spreading joy through writing
12（2025·天津南开·三模）What happens when we try foreign dishes for the first time More often than not it is like finding ourselves in circumstances different from what is comfortably familiar. We hesitate and declare them unacceptable. Yet there are no universal standards for good cuisine (烹饪)；there’s only badly cooked food. We may not like some foreign dishes but that has nothing to do with their being inferior or superior. It has everything to do with how removed they are from what we know.
A few years back I wasn’t particularly fond of Indian dishes with their strong spices. Then an Indian family moved in next door and I immediately became friends with the lady. Being very friendly people, they kept asking me over. Seeing as I had no choice, I gave in, went over and waited in horror. They served a lot of strange-looking dishes, whose aroma (香味) was inviting enough for me to sample them. And I felt sorry I did. My tongue felt like it was on fire! But I saw it through to the end so as not to endanger our neighbourly relationship. Needless to say, I was asked to come back for more. It took a few months, but I have actually come to love some hot Indian curries and overly honeyed desserts.
In contrast, American steaks and burgers now strike me as downright dull, although I used to love them. Then there’s Japanese cuisine, which I associated with a smelly sushi bar next door until I went on a trip to Japan. I was served dishes of suspicious smell day in day out and, although they didn’t seem particularly delicious, upon my return home I found myself repeatedly wandering into that sushi bar around the corner. The smell I had thought terribly fishy before now seemed familiar and mouth-watering.
In short, I have acquired the taste for some foreign dishes but not for all the food of any particular cuisine. In a way, the ability to acquire the taste for new foods has to do with a person’s ability to accept a culture. The ‘acquired taste’ for food goes beyond a taste bud (味蕾) experience. It has a lot to do with what a person associates the food with, like friendly neighbours or a memorable journey. Similarly, many of us find our mother’s cooking incomparable. But that isn’t necessarily because of our mother’s superior kitchen skills but because we associate her cooking with the warmth of home.
1. According to the author, what determines whether we like foreign dishes
A. Universal standards of good cuisine
B. The price and presentation of the food
C. The skill of the chef who prepares them
D. How different they are from what we know.
2. Why did the author eventually enjoy Indian curries despite initial discomfort
A. The dishes became less spicy over time.
B. Repeated exposure helped him adapt to the flavors.
C. The neighbor’s persistence made it impossible to refuse.
D. He discovered superior cooking methods in Indian cuisine.
3. Why does the author mention his neighbor’s sushi bar in Japan
A. To criticize the hygiene standards of foreign restaurants.
B. To show how familiarity can change perceptions of food.
C. To illustrate that Japanese cuisine is universally superior.
D. To highlight the importance of trying raw fish dishes.
4. According to the last paragraph, acquiring new tastes ______ .
A. is a sign of how open-minded a person is
B. depends on how sensitive your taste buds are
C. is like acquiring various cooking knowledge
D. becomes easier if your mother isn’t a great cook
5. Which statement best summarizes the overall message of the article
A. Travelling is the best way to acquire new tastes.
B. The smells and sight of food are often misleading.
C. The stranger the food, the more difficult it is to like it.
D. Experiences are crucial in determining food preferences.
答案解析
真题练习
01（2024·天津卷）Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, hence the funny name “Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading — not to check but to know.
That’s what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later, “Addie, I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening’s club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.
She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I’m telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal.
I was desperately nervous when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.
Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what “impetuous” meant. Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with little thought. ”
She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said, “Maybe… both.”
She liked that. “One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous ”
I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.”
She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”
After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again.
1. Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow’s poem to the Saturday evening’s club
A. To help with her performance.
B. To get the attention of her classmates.
C. To set an example for the rest of the class.
D. To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture.
2. Why did Addie feel happy on her way home
A. An event was going to happen.
B. She was fully ready for her first rehearsal.
C. She gained recognition for her performance.
D. She memorized the poem sooner than others.
3. What can be learned about Miss Chevalier’s personality from the way she treated Addie
A. Caring and considerate.
B. Easygoing and carefree.
C. Curious and open-minded.
D. Disciplined and strong-willed.
4. How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word “impetuous”
A. By asking Addie to define it in her own way.
B. By interpreting the two definitions separately.
C. By consulting the dictionary for its definitions.
D. By linking its definitions to Addie’s situations.
5. What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again
A. She followed her mother’s advice.
B. She made up her mind to be a polite girl.
C. She was touched by Miss Chevalier’s trust.
D. She felt Miss Chevalier’s teaching funny.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了老师希望作者以诗歌朗诵的形式为周六晚上的演讲活动来暖场，排练时作者有一个词不懂，老师耐心引导作者理解，使作者逐渐领悟该词词义，作者很感动。
1. 细节理解题。由第二段中“She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start. (她说一位著名的教授要给这位诗人做讲座，而这首诗的演讲将是一个新的开始)”可知，老师谢瓦利埃小姐希望作者以诗歌朗诵的形式为周六晚上的演讲活动来暖场，D项“尝试一种新的方式来为即将到来的讲座热身”符合题意。故选D项。
2. 推理判断题。由第三段中““But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. (“但对于你这种能力的孩子来说，这应该不是问题，”她补充道)”可知，老师信任作者的朗诵能力，她感到非常高兴，C项“她的表现获得了认可”符合题意。故选C项。
3. 推理判断题。由第四段中“But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right. (但好的是，她总是面带微笑，让你觉得你做得对)”和第五段中“Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition aloud. (尽管她微笑着鼓励我，但我还是想沉下去，因为我不确定它的发音和含义。谢瓦利埃小姐假装没有注意到我的脸红，递给我一本词典，让我大声朗读它的定义)”可知，老师对作者很关爱和耐心指导。由此推知，老师是一个关心人和体贴的人。故选A项。
4. 推理判断题。由第六段中““There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.”(“没有错误的答案，”她说，“我想知道你的意见，艾迪)”，第七段中“One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous (一个人必须左右都冲动，否则他们不敢面对任何挑战。你会说自己冲动吗？)”， 第八段中“My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway. (不管怎样，我妈妈认为对女孩冲动是不合适的)” 和第九段“She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”(她说我妈妈说得对。“但女孩们也应该明智地在需要时接受挑战。我相信你就是这样一个女孩。”)”可知，通过教师与作者对话的叙述，教师通过一系列问题把作者的成长背景和“impetuous”词义联系起来，使作者逐渐领悟该词词义，D项“把它的定义与艾迪的情况联系起来”符合题意。故选D项。
5. 推理判断题。由第九段中“But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl. (但女孩们也应该明智地在需要时接受挑战。我相信你就是这样一个女孩)”可推知，老师的信任令作者感动，所以作者再也不会称谢瓦利埃小姐为“卷毛狗”。故选C项。
02（2023·天津3月卷）One freezing morning last February, I walked through Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures. Large chunks of ice floated in the lake. Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down in the water. They held hands, shouting and yelling into the sky. They looked and sounded so free.
I’ve always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul.
And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn’t know what, until that day.
The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging each other. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” One woman waved back, “Come and join us! We’ re here every Monday morning.”
The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the meeting spot.
After some wild warm up, I charged into the lake along with others. We yelled into the sky. Teeth chattering heart rates slowing, fingers and toes going numb (麻木), we stayed there for somewhere between two and five minutes. Knowing it was my first time, people cheered me on. It felt amazing. I was stupid with cold, but I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so happy.
Now I go dipping almost every day, and I’ve come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, which, ironically, saved me from going under, what has drawn me is this community of generous, open-hearted souls.
We laughed together, often, but from the stories we’ve shared about ourselves, I know I’m not the only one who faces life’s challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other last wi