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一、阅读理解记叙文细节理解题居多，落实“定位原文”和“同义替换”。
二、阅读理解记叙文重视首尾段作用，尤其是标题概括题和写作意图题。
三、猜词词义题注意运用“代入法”“排除法”从逻辑性和褒贬性出发。
四、文章寓意题选项字面意思和言外之意与文章主旨结合，去伪存真。
五、性格描述题注意原文定位，找到动词或形容词描述，确定最佳答案。
六、标题概括题既要注意文章线索“点睛”作用，还要注意首尾段呼应，
尤其是尾段主旨升华。记叙文标题兼具概括性、新颖性和针对性。
六、规范训练目标：做标记，留痕迹；零失误；限时7分钟/每篇。
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（2024·广东深圳·一模）I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class, my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, there’s still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation with two sides that balances itsef out. Still, we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, let’s leave it at that: 1= 0.99999... and live a life like it.
1. What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1
A. Their wide variety. B. Their literary origins.
C. Their distinct sounds. D. Their expressive power.
2. What made the author find the equation fascinating
A. The repetition of a number. B. The way two different numbers are equal.
C. The question the teacher raised. D. The difference between the two numbers.
3. Which of the fllowing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6
A. Measured. B. Composed. C. Mirrored. D. Influenced.
4. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Perfect Equation B. Numbers Build Equations
C. An Attractive Question D. Words Outperform Numbers
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者在数学课上学了一个等式后的一些感悟。
1. 推理判断题。根据第一段“I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves.(我曾经相信，只有语言才能捕捉到人类灵魂的本质。文学作品包含了如此独特的故事，它们塑造了我们看待世界的方式。文字构成了我们试图揭示的问题，以及这些问题本身的答案)”可推知，在第一段作者主要强调了语言的表达力量，故选D。
2. 推理判断题。根据第四段“There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.(这个方程式神秘而迷人。左边是不变的、客观的：里面有一个没有尽头的数字。右边是无穷无尽的东西，数字无限重复。然而，不知怎么的，这两个相反的东西被一个等号连接起来了)”可知，作者觉得这个等式很迷人，因为数字虽然不同，但是却被等号连接起来了。由此推知，让作者觉得这个等式迷人的是两个不同的数相等的方式。故选B。
3. 词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death.(等式的左边表示有时候生命本身是如此的不可改变，如此的清晰。你出生的日期和你死亡的日期的具体整数。但是生与死之间有一段距离)”可知，作者躺在床上思考的是这个等式与我们的存在是多么相似，划线词paralleled的意思是“与……十分相似”，和mirrored意思相近，故选C。
4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第四段“My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.(我的老师给出了另一个等式：1= 0.9，也可以表示为1=0.99999……不断重复，没有尽头)”和第五段“There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.(这个等式神秘而迷人。左边是不变的、客观的：里面有一个没有尽头的数字。右边是无穷无尽的东西，数字无限重复。然而，不知怎么的，这两个相反的东西被一个等号连接起来了)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者在数学课上学了一个等式后的一些感悟。由此可知，最恰当的标题是A选项“The Perfect Equation(完美的等式)”。故选A。
（2024·广东广州·一模）Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
5. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot
A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation.
C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it.
6. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects
A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues.
C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship.
7. What makes Roz in the trilogy special
A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power.
C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit.
8. Which message does this text seem to communicate
A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children.
C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth.
【答案】5. D 6. B 7. C 8. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。
5. 细节理解题。根据第一段““Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.(“爸爸，为什么《荒岛机器人》读起来这么悲伤？”他含泪问我)”以及第三段“When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it.(当我读完这本书的时候，我知道亨利为什么喜欢它了)”可知，亨利对此的情绪反应促使作者阅读《野机器人》。故选D。
6. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair. (布朗熟练地在惊险的冒险和令人不安的想法之间取得平衡——不仅是快乐和悲伤，而且考虑到气候变化的暗流，还有希望和绝望。)”可知，《荒岛机器人》的主题是对全球问题的关注。故选B。
7. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey.(她的故事反映了在一个陌生的地方生存的挑战，就像一个孩子的旅程)”可知，三部曲中的罗兹特别之处在于她的奋斗经历。故选C。
8. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.(罗兹给了亨利读完第一本书悲伤部分的力量，让他准备好去欣赏，有时候，悲伤并不是一件坏事)”结合文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了一本书《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。可推知，这篇文章想表达的是阅读文学作品有助于个人成长。故选D。
（2024·广东江门·一模）Across the world, humans purchase around 1.3 billion single-use plastic water bottles a day. Because only about 9% of plastic is recycled, the vast majority of those bottles wind up in landfills, the ocean, or elsewhere in nature.
When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles during her family’s trips to California, the 12-year-old “just felt like this needed to change,” she told Smithsonian Magazine.
So as she began thinking about what to do for her school science fair back in 2021, the idea of a project centered on reducing plastic pollution quickly came to her mind: she would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco-Hero.
“One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,” the confident young inventor said in a video on the website.
To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon the already established method by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and Alginic acid (褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn’t break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks.
Though she’d like to improve the Eco-Hero by making it able to hold more water, she believes her current version would work well as a replacement for the paper cups used by runners in races. All one needs to do is bite a hole in the water ball, drink the water, and then eat the pouch or throw it away to biodegrade.
Madison hopes the Eco-Hero inspires others to take better care of the planet. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a big way,” she told Smithsonian. “People can still make a difference in the world, even if it’s just in a small way.”
9. What inspired Madison’s design of an eatable water bottle
A. Her school’s task. B. Her family’s urge.
C. Her love for nature. D. Her trips to the beach.
10. What can we know about the Eco-Hero
A. It is a copy of the previous versions.
B. It is made from unbreakable materials.
C. It is an improvement in size and durability.
D. It has a hole and should be disposed once used.
11. Which of the following words can best describe Madison
A. Ambitious and creative. B. Talented and determined.
C. Courageous and confident. D. Cooperative and committed.
12. What can be the best title for the text
A. A good beginning is half done. B. Small people make big moves.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. God helps those who help themselves.
【答案】9. D 10. C 11. A 12. B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了12岁的女孩Madison为了解决塑料瓶污染的问题，发明了可食用的水瓶。
9. 细节理解题。根据第二段“When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles during her family’s trips to California, the 12-year-old ‘just felt like this needed to change,’ she told Smithsonian Magazine.(当热爱海滩的Madison在加利福尼亚的家庭旅行中注意到这些塑料瓶时，这位12岁的女孩‘觉得这需要改变’，她告诉《史密森尼杂志》)”可知，Madison在加利福尼亚的家庭旅行中发现海滩上有塑料瓶，这让她产生了设计可食用水瓶的想法。故选D。
10. 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable.(她还从以前的可食水瓶中获得了灵感，不过她专注于让自己的水瓶更大、更耐用)”可知，她设计的水瓶在体积和耐用性上有了改善。故选C。
11. 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon the already established method by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable.(为了将她的想法付诸实践，Madison在已经建立的方法的基础上，对常见的食物材料进行了实验。她还从以前的可食水瓶中获得了灵感，不过她专注于让自己的水瓶更大、更耐用)”可推测出，Madison根据已经建立的方法和从以前的可食用水瓶中获得的灵感，通过实验设计出了更大、更耐用的水瓶，由此可推测出，她是一个有创造力的（creative）人。根据第四段“‘One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,’ the confident young inventor said in a video on the website.(这位自信的年轻发明家在网站上的一段视频中说：‘我对这个项目最大的抱负之一是想帮助世界。’)”可知，她有帮助世界的抱负，由此可推测出，她是一个有抱负的（ambitious）人。故选A。
12. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中Madison的话“It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a big way(这不一定要很大)”和“People can still make a difference in the world, even if it’s just in a small way.(人们仍然可以在世界上有所作为，即使只是在很小的方面)”可知，年仅12岁的女孩Madison设计出了可食用的水瓶，用自己的方式帮助保护环境，她认为人们不一定要做出非常大的成就，小事情也能有重要影响，所以B项“小人物也能有大成就”适合作本文标题。故选B。
（2024·广东湛江·一模）As a doctoral student, I served as a hostess for famous authors and illustrators when they came to participate in the Ohio State University Children’s Literature Conference. I hosted such beloved creators of children’s books as Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney and James Ransome. I would stand at the airport, holding one of their books and waiting to pick them up and then drive them around town to places they needed to go and assist them during autograph sessions. After graduating from my university and accepting a position at Clemson University in 2003, I kept in touch with James Ransome.
In 2005 I received a grant from the government to conduct a family-literacy program. I wanted to see what would happen when I exposed ten African American families with children to books by and about African Americans. I provided each of the families with copies of seven books, five of which were illustrated by James.
The families participated in a series of five monthly workshops, and the final event was a presentation by James and an autograph session with him. I believed this event would be a meaningful way to end the program, by having a famous illustrator of children’s literature come and talk about his work, especially because the families and I had read and responded to several of his books over the course of the five workshops.
James’s visit was informative and enlightening for the families. A parent, Ashley, told me that she sent a note to her son’s teacher about having participated in the program and loaned her son’s autographed copies of James’s books for the class to read. Looking back over my career, this family-literacy program is one of the accomplishments of which I am the proudest, and I am especially pleased that James was part of it.
13. How did the author come into contact with James
A. The author met him by accident at the airport.
B. The author went to him to ask for an autograph.
C. The author hosted him when he attended a conference.
D. The author was introduced to him by a university professor.
14. What can be learned about James
A. He ran monthly workshops. B. He is an African American.
C. He has written seven books. D. He graduated from Clemson University.
15. What did James do for the family-literacy program
A. He gave a talk to the families.
B. He loaned his books to the families.
C. He responded to the questions raised by the families.
D. He asked the government to give financial support to the families.
16. What is Ashley’s attitude towards James
A. Doubtful. B. Caring. C. Tolerant. D. Appreciative.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者开展一个家庭扫盲计划，邀请了儿童书籍创作者詹姆斯·兰瑟姆来参加，詹姆斯发表了讲话，鼓励了很多家庭。
13. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“As a doctoral student, I served as a hostess for famous authors and illustrators when they came to participate in the Ohio State University Children’s Literature Conference. I hosted such beloved creators of children’s books as Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney and James Ransome.(在读博士期间，我为前来参加俄亥俄州立大学儿童文学大会的著名作家和插画家担任主持人。我邀请了尼基·格莱姆斯、杰里·平克尼和詹姆斯·兰瑟姆等受人喜爱的儿童书籍创作者)”可知，当James参加会议时，是作者接待了他，从而接触。故选C。
14. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I wanted to see what would happen when I exposed ten African American families with children to books by and about African Americans. I provided each of the families with copies of seven books, five of which were illustrated by James.(我想看看当我让十个有孩子的非裔美国家庭阅读非裔美国人写的和关于非裔美国人的书时会发生什么。我给每个家庭提供了七本书，其中五本是詹姆斯的插图)”可知，James是一个非裔美国人。故选B。
15. 细节理解题。根据第三段“The families participated in a series of five monthly workshops, and the final event was a presentation by James and an autograph session with him. I believed this event would be a meaningful way to end the program, by having a famous illustrator of children’s literature come and talk about his work, especially because the families and I had read and responded to several of his books over the course of the five workshops.(这些家庭参加了一系列每月五个的研讨会，最后的活动是詹姆斯的演讲和他的签名会。我相信这次活动将是结束这个项目的一个有意义的方式，让一位著名的儿童文学插画家来谈谈他的作品，特别是因为我和我的家人在五个研讨会的过程中阅读并回应了他的几本书)”可知，James在家庭扫盲计划中，对家庭发表了讲话。故选A。
16. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“James’s visit was informative and enlightening for the families. A parent, Ashley, told me that she sent a note to her son’s teacher about having participated in the program and loaned her son’s autographed copies of James’s books for the class to read. Looking back over my career, this family-literacy program is one of the accomplishments of which I am the proudest, and I am especially pleased that James was part of it.(詹姆斯的访问对这些家庭来说是有益的和有启发的。一位名叫阿什利的家长告诉我，她给儿子的老师发了一张便条，告诉他自己参加了这个项目，并把儿子亲笔签名的詹姆斯的书借给了全班学生阅读。回顾我的职业生涯，这个家庭扫盲计划是我最自豪的成就之一，我特别高兴詹姆斯是其中的一员)”可推知，Ashley对James的态度是“欣赏的”。故选D。
（2024·广东茂名·一模）In the 7th grade, I was a naughty boy. Ms. Dinos pulled me aside for a fateful chat. What she had to say was simple—I was a follower with the potential of a leader, and what I needed was some new friends and some time to grow up. She suggested to my mother that I repeat the 7th grade. After a pout (噘嘴), a plea and a prayer, I made a deal, “give me the summer and I’ll show you!”
That summer, I made it my business to do just that. By the following school year, I was awarded a medal that valued my efforts. Two of those three friends she warned me of eventually became alcoholics—one an ex-con (前科犯), the other a woman-beater. Ms. Dinos saved my life.
Twenty years later, Ms. Dinos and I were reunited on the internet. However, she didn’t remember the event at all. Right then it hit me. That event that meant so much to me was just a singular moment in her well-lived life. And I learnt that Ms. Dinos had since become a famous garden designer, for she had a gift for planting seeds.
It was only months after reuniting with Ms. Dinos that an old student of my own popped up online. She informed me of the moment that I inspired her. According to her, I once shared a drawing of mine with the class. That student was so moved by the drawing that she wanted to learn to do the same. That picture ignited in her a passion that she later turned into a career. My own little seed was planted and now has grown.
Now understanding what I do about the power of planting seeds, I take every opportunity: share what I can with as many young people as possible. I offer bits of wisdom or words of encouragement, but sometimes just a smile—it goes a long way. I know that one day, when they’re ready for it, that seed I planted will he there, ready to grow.
17. How did the author respond to Ms Dino’ suggestion
A. He ignored the advice. B. He accepted it willingly.
C. He begged for another chance. D. He decided to change schools.
18. From paragraph 3, we can learn that ________.
A. Ms. Dinos could recall the event vividly B. Ms. Dinos had become a famous leather
C. the author had the same feeling as Ms. Dinos D. the author was surprised by Ms. Dinos’ reaction
19. What does the underlined word “ignited” mean in paragraph 4
A. Invited. B. Unfolded. C. Sparked. D. Displayed.
20. What does the author most likely want to tell us
A. Seeds need planting. B. We are all gardeners.
C. Pictures perform miracles. D. Ms. Dinos predicts the future.
【答案】17. C 18. D 19. C 20. B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候受到教师Ms. Dinos的鼓舞，老师的话在作者的心中埋下了努力奋斗的种子。多年后，作者成为老师，他也在学生的心中埋下努力向上的种子。
17. 细节理解题。根据第一段“After a pout (噘嘴), a plea and a prayer, I made a deal, “give me the summer and I’ll show you!”(在噘嘴、恳求和祈祷之后，我做了一个交易：“给我一个夏天，我证明给你看！”)”可知，作者请求Dinos女士再给他一次机会。故选C。
18. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Twenty years later, Ms. Dinos and I were reunited on the internet. However, she didn’t remember the event at all. Right then it hit me. That event that meant so much to me was just a singular moment in her well-lived life.(二十年后，Dinos女士和我在互联网上重逢。然而，她完全不记得这件事了。我感到震惊。那件对我意义重大的事只是她美好生活中的一个特殊时刻)”可知，作者对Dinos女士的反应感到惊讶。故选D。
19. 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“According to her, I once shared a drawing of mine with the class. That student was so moved by the drawing that she wanted to learn to do the same.(据她说，我曾经和全班同学分享过我的一幅画。那个学生被这幅画打动了，她想学同样的画)”后文“in her a passion that she later turned into a career”可知，那张照片点燃了那个学生的热情，后来她把这种热情变成了事业。故划线词意思是“点燃”。故选C。
20. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Now understanding what I do about the power of planting seeds, I take every opportunity: share what I can with as many young people as possible. I offer bits of wisdom or words of encouragement, but sometimes just a smile—it goes a long way. I know that one day, when they’re ready for it, that seed I planted will he there, ready to grow.(现在我明白了我所做的播种的力量，我抓住每一个机会:与尽可能多的年轻人分享我所能做的。我提供一些智慧或鼓励的话语，但有时只是一个微笑——它会有很长的路要走。我知道有一天，当他们准备好了，我种下的种子就会在那里，准备生长)”结合文章主要讲述了作者小时候受到教师Ms. Dinos的鼓舞，老师的话在作者的心中埋下了努力奋斗的种子。多年后，作者成为老师，他也在学生的心中埋下努力向上的种子。可知，作者最有可能想告诉我们：我们都是园丁。故选B。
（2024·广东广州·二模）Occasionally, doctors become patients too. While I wouldn’t wish ill-health on anyone, it can be an inspiring lesson for medical professionals to suddenly be on the other side.
This happened to me a few months ago when I had a kidney stone, which had decided to make its unwelcome presence known in a rather romantic fashion just as I was going out for dinner. The pain came from absolutely nowhere but within minutes I was incapacitated. I was quite taken aback by how astonishingly painful it was.
As a doctor, I initially refused to believe that anything was seriously wrong, because I have witnessed countless individuals come to the emergency room convinced they are dying only for nothing more than trapped wind and then creep (蹑手蹑脚) out as they burp (打嗝) loudly and the pain disappears. However, the unbearable pain continued to exist, forcing me to acknowledge that this was indeed more than just a stubborn burp,
I was particularly pleased to read afterwards in a medical textbook that renal colic, as the pain is known, is the “most painful event a person can endure, often described as being worse than childbirth”. It’s no wonder chronic (慢性的) pain drives people mad. While doctors talk about pain and its management, it’s hard to put into words how exhausting it really is until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
During my time in hospital, I interacted with numerous doctors, each exhibiting professionalism and kindness but one stuck out in my mind. He was actually the most junior of them all, but something about his manner was incredibly calming and comforting. Whenever he came to my bed to speak to me, he knelt down so he was at my eye level. This simple act rid me of the stress that other healthcare professionals unintentionally projected. Just kneeling down made all the difference.
Experiencing the role reversal of doctor-turned-patient provided me with profound insights into the realities of pain and effective patient care.
21. What does the underlined phrase taken aback in paragraph 2 mean
A. Shocked. B. Impressed. C. Annoyed. D. Moved.
22. What did the author initially think of those patients in the emergency room
A. Pitiful. B. Understandable. C. Embarrassing. D. Ridiculous.
23. What impressed the author most during his stay in hospital
A. The intense pain caused by the kidney stone. B. A small gesture bringing ease and relief.
C. Stress caused by the healthcare workers. D. Doctors with professionalism and kindness.
24. What lesson did the author learn from this experience
A. Experience must be bought. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. D. Health is not valued till sickness comes.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在经历了从医生到病人的角色转变后，对疼痛和有效的病人护理有了深刻的见解。
21. 短语猜测题。根据划线短语后面的“by how astonishingly painful it was”可知，作者意识到了这种痛多么惊人，由此可推测，这里是说作者被这种惊人的痛苦给震惊到了。taken back意为“震惊”，和shocked意思相近。故选A。
22. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“As a doctor, I initially refused to believe that anything was seriously wrong, because I have witnessed countless individuals come to the emergency room convinced they are dying only for nothing more than trapped wind and then creep (蹑手蹑脚) out as they burp (打嗝) loudly and the pain disappears.(作为一名医生，我最初拒绝相信有什么严重的问题，因为我目睹了无数人来到急诊室，确信他们会仅仅因肠积气而死，然后当他们大声打了个嗝疼痛消失时就蹑手蹑脚出去了。)”可推知，作者目睹了无数病人因为小病小痛来到急诊室的表现，觉得他们的反应非常荒诞。故选D。
23. 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“During my time in hospital, I interacted with numerous doctors, each exhibiting professionalism and kindness but one stuck out in my mind.(在住院期间，我与许多医生互动，每一位医生都表现出专业精神和善良，但有一位医生在我脑海中挥之不去。)”和“This simple act rid me of the stress that other healthcare professionals unintentionally projected. Just kneeling down made all the difference.(这个简单的举动让我摆脱了其他医疗专业人员无意中投射出来的压力。只是跪下来就完全不同了。)”可推测出，在住院时，一位医生的简单举动让作者感到放松和宽慰。故选B。
24. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“While I wouldn’t wish ill-health on anyone, it can be an inspiring lesson for medical professionals to suddenly be on the other side.(虽然我不希望任何人身体不好，但对于医疗专业人员来说，突然站在另一边可能是一个鼓舞人心的教训。)”和最后一段“Experiencing the role reversal of doctor-turned-patient provided me with profound insights into the realities of pain and effective patient care.(经历了医生转变为病人的角色转变，让我对疼痛和有效的病人护理的现实有了深刻的见解。)”可推测出，由医生转变为病人的经历让作者明白了设身处地为病人着想的重要性。故选C。
（2024·广东佛山·二模）He is a Chinese superstar, a piano genius who has sold millions of albums worldwide. Lang Lang has also used his fame and fortune to help state schools around the world that lack music, warning at a 2019 awards ceremony in London that such lessons had become “a real challenge” for children in the most disadvantaged communities.
Now he is bringing music to British state schools in an ambitious project that will set up modern “piano labs” in needy schools across the nation. Each lab will have 20 to 30 keyboards. The plan is inspired by his programmes in the US and China, in which he has invested tens of millions of pounds.
In the US, he has set up piano labs in 86 schools, giving 70,000 kids access to keyboards. In China, he has installed them in 104 schools, enabling 110,000 children to make music. This is primarily for pupils aged seven to 12.
The first UK school to benefit is the Winns primary school in Waltham Forest, London’s 12th poorest area. It will receive 30 keyboards within the next few weeks. Every lab is accompanied by a curriculum created by the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto and Lang Lang, with ongoing teacher-training, financial support, and headphones, allowing group piano classes.
Asked what inspired him to support UK schools, Lang told the reporter: “We were able to identify many similarities between state schools in the UK and public schools in the US in terms of the way access to music and arts can be extremely limited when budgets are cut…I was so surprised by how music classes are never guaranteed. The schools and teachers are incredible, and are so dedicated to providing their students with everything they can. But it shocked me how access to music education can be so limited.”
His charity quotes the Greek philosopher Aristotle: “Music has the power of producing a certain effect on the moral character of the soul, and if it has the power to do this, it is clear that the young must be directed to music and must be educated in it.”
Lang Lang said: “When I visit our partner schools and see the joy on the students’ faces or hear from our teachers about the progress students are making, I’m reminded of why we created this programme—to give children an opportunity to discover what they’re capable of achieving and to find their voices through music.”
25. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To offer background information. B. To introduce an argument.
C. To discuss Lang Lang’s plans. D. To highlight Lang Lang’s reputation.
26. Which schools will Lang Lang help in Britain
A. Private schools. B. Ambitious schools.
C. Remote schools. D. Disadvantaged schools.
27. Why did Lang Lang decide to support schools in Britain
A. The teachers are doing a good job.
B. Music classes aren’t always available.
C. The budgets are always being cut.
D. The schools are dedicated to helping students.
28. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Lang Lang—a kind and caring pianist
B. Lang Lang teaches the world to play piano
C. Chinese superstar brings music to British kids
D. Chinese piano genius looks for future piano stars
【答案】25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了音乐家朗朗为英国的一些缺乏乐器设备的学校所做的贡献。
25. 推理判断题。根据第一段“He is a Chinese superstar, a piano genius who has sold millions of albums worldwide. Lang Lang has also used his fame and fortune to help state schools around the world that lack music, warning at a 2019 awards ceremony in London that such lessons had become “a real challenge” for children in the most disadvantaged communities.（他是中国的超级巨星，一个钢琴天才，在全球销售了数百万张专辑。郎朗还利用自己的名声和财富帮助世界各地缺乏音乐的公立学校，他在2019年伦敦的一个颁奖典礼上警告说，这些课程已经成为最弱势社区儿童的“真正挑战”。）”可知，本段主要介绍了钢琴天才朗朗的一些基本信息，可推知，本段的目的是提供一些背景信息。故选A。
26. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Now he is bringing music to British state schools in an ambitious project that will set up modern “piano labs” in needy schools across the nation.（现在，他正在把音乐带到英国公立学校，这是一个雄心勃勃的项目，将在全国各地的贫困学校建立现代“钢琴实验室”。）”可知，在英国，朗朗帮助的是那些贫困学校，故选D。
27. 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Asked what inspired him to support UK schools, Lang told the reporter: “We were able to identify many similarities between state schools in the UK and public schools in the US in terms of the way access to music and arts can be extremely limited when budgets are cut…I was so surprised by how music classes are never guaranteed. The schools and teachers are incredible, and are so dedicated to providing their students with everything they can. But it shocked me how access to music education can be so limited.（当被问及是什么促使他支持英国的学校时，郎朗告诉记者：“我们发现英国的公立学校和美国的公立学校有很多相似之处，在预算削减的情况下，音乐和艺术的机会非常有限……我很惊讶为什么音乐课从来没有得到保证。学校和老师都很棒，他们竭尽所能地为学生提供一切。但让我震惊的是，接受音乐教育的机会竟然如此有限。”）”可知，朗朗发现英国的公立学校在预算削减的情况下，音乐和艺术的机会非常有限，这使得他有了要支持英国学校的想法，即朗朗决定帮助支持英国的学校是这些学校的音乐课不能得到保证。故选B。
28. 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章在第一段中交代了钢琴天才——朗朗的一些信息，进而在接下来的段落中提到了朗朗计划在英国的贫困学校设立“钢琴实验室”的事情和朗朗决定帮助这些学校的动机及朗朗希望他的帮助行为能够实现的，结合第三段的“In the US, he has set up piano labs in 86 schools, giving 70,000 kids access to keyboards. (在美国，他在86所学校建立了钢琴实验室，让7万名孩子接触到琴键)”，所以本文的标题应为“中国巨星把音乐带给了英国的孩子”，故选C。
（2024·广东·模拟预测）The story of Oprah Winfrey’s life is one of overcoming incredible odds and achieving great success. Born into poverty in Mississippi, Winfrey faced numerous challenges throughout her childhood. She was raised by her grandmother, who installed in her a love of reading and a strong work ethic. However, Winfrey was also the victim of abuse and neglect, both at home and in her community.
Despite these obstacles, Winfrey showed great promise from a young age. At age 19 she became a news anchor(主播) for the local television station, and in 1976 she was made a reporter and co-anchor for the ABC news in Baltimore, Maryland. She found herself limited by the objectivity required of news reporting, and in 1977 she became co-host of the Baltimore morning show People Are Talking.
Winfrey excelled in the casual and personal talk-show format, and in 1984 she moved to Chicago to host the faltering(衰退的) talk show AM Chicago. Winfrey’s honest and engaging personality quickly turned the program into a success, and in 1985 it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey’s warmth, intelligence, and empathy made her a beloved figure to millions of viewers. She used her platform to address important social issues, such as child abuse, domestic violence, and poverty.
Despite her success, Winfrey faced many challenges along the way. She struggled with her weight, and was often criticized for her appearance. She also faced many personal and professional setbacks in her life and work. However, Winfrey refused to give up. She continued to work hard, launching her own production company, Harpo Productions, and starting her own cable network, OWN. She also became a philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to charitable causes.
Today, Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world. She has won lots of awards for her work. She is also a best-selling author and a respected public speaker. Winfrey’s story provés the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in oneself.
29. What did Oprah Winfrey start her career as
A. A news anchor. B. A talk show co-anchor.
C. A manager of a company. D. A reporter of a TV station.
30. What do we know about The Oprah Winfrey Show from paragraph 3
A. It was a TV program meant to help the local citizens.
B. Oprah Winfrey’s excellent qualities made it successful.
C. It called on viewers to fight against poverty and crimes.
D. It was a program designed only for Oprah Winfrey.
31. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Winfrey faced many doubts about her hosting style.
B. Winfrey set up a company of her own.
C. Winfrey never gave up in face of difficulties.
D. Winfrey contributed lots of money to charities.
32. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To tell us that our life has its ups and downs.
B. To share Winfrey’s life experience with us.
C. To encourage us to work hard in our careers.
D. To sing high praise for Winfrey’s success and qualities.
【答案】29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文讲述了奥普拉·温弗瑞的事迹，对她的成就和品质给与了高度的评价。
29. 细节理解题。根据第二段“At age 19 she became a news anchor(主播) for the local television station”（19岁时，她成为当地电视台的新闻主播）可知，Oprah Winfrey的职业生涯适于新闻主播。故选A项。
30. 推理判断题。根据第三段“in 1984 she moved to Chicago to host the faltering(衰退的) talk show AM Chicago. Winfrey’s honest and engaging personality quickly turned the program into a success, and in 1985 it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show.”（1984年，她搬到芝加哥，主持摇摇欲坠的脱口秀节目“AM Chicago”。温弗瑞的诚实和迷人的个性很快使这个节目获得了成功，并于1985年更名为“The Oprah Winfrey Show”）可知，奥普拉·温弗瑞的优秀品质使节目成功。故选B项。
31. 主旨大意题。根据第四段“However, Winfrey refused to give up. She continued to work hard, launching her own production company, Harpo Productions, and starting her own cable network, OWN.”（然而，温弗瑞拒绝放弃。她继续努力工作，创办了自己的制作公司Harpo Productions，并创办了自己的有线电视网络OWN。）可知，第四段主要关于温弗瑞在困难面前从不放弃。故选C项。
32. 推理判断题。根据第一段“The story of Oprah Winfrey’s life is one of overcoming incredible odds and achieving great success.”（奥普拉·温弗瑞的一生是一个克服难以置信的困难并取得巨大成功的故事。）可知，短文的目的是对温弗瑞的成功和品质给予高度赞扬。故选D项。
（2024·广东·模拟预测）When I was a child, my grandmother often said people and communication mattered. She backed that up with her own behavior. When she walked down the street, she would speak to everyone. It didn’t matter if you were an elderly person or a child, or if you spoke English or Spanish. She just smiled and talked to everyone.
However, as she aged, she noticed that her approach was becoming rare.She talked about how, in the age of technology, most people don’t think they have time for longer communications than text messages. In fact, people barely speak to one another nowadays. As much as I hated to admit it, I had noticed it too.
My grandmother’s wisdom inspired me to have a pen pal. It all started in 2013. I went to the University of Southern California to meet with Kerstin Zilm, who wanted to interview me about being a student struggling financially (经济上地). I didn’t know much about German culture or the German audience who would listen to the show, but I agreed to do so because I remembered my grandmother’s wisdom. I felt that speaking about my story was better than keeping it to myself. You never knew who could learn from your life experiences.
Soon after knowing my story from the show, a woman named Renate reached out to me, asking how she could help me financially with college. I was grateful that Renate wanted to help, but my pride didn’t allow me to accept money. Thinking of my grandmother’s wisdom, I didn’t let the communication stop. I emailed Renate back, thanking her for her kindness sincerely.
From then on, Renate and I often emailed each other. She even sent me gifts and cakes on my birthday. And whenever I was in trouble, she was always there. She sent me virtual (虚拟的) hugs at the moments when I needed them most. Though I have never met her in person, she is one of the most important people in my life. And I promise I will turn all the virtual hugs into real ones one day.
33. What can we know about the author’s grandmother
A. She had made lots of foreign friends.
B. She valued good family relationships.
C. She enjoyed hanging about in the streets.
D. She considered connecting with others important.
34. What did the author notice about the people today
A. They prefer to be alone.
B. They dream of having a pen pal.
C. They have limited communication with others.
D. They dislike sending each other long text messages.
35. Why did the author decide to do the interview
A. She thought sharing her story might be helpful.
B. She wanted to spread her grandmother’s wisdom.
C. She hoped it would help her make some friends.
D. She expected to gain some work experience.
36. What happened to the author after the show was broadcast
A. She was able to afford college.
B. She started to practice German with Renate.
C. She accepted financial help from Renate.
D. She developed a deep friendship with a stranger.
【答案】33. D 34. C 35. A 36. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者的祖母十分重视人与人之间的交流。在她的影响下，作者成功地结识了一位笔友，并与其建立了深厚的友谊。
33. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When I was a child, my grandmother often said people and communication mattered. She backed that up with her own behavior. When she walked down the street, she would speak to everyone. It didn’t matter if you were an elderly person or a child, or if you spoke English or Spanish. (当我还是个孩子的时候，我的祖母经常说人和沟通很重要。她用自己的行为证明了这一点。当她走在街上时，她和每个人说话，无论是老人还是孩子，说英语还是西班牙语。)”可知，祖母认为与他人交往很重要。故选D项。
34. 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In fact, people barely speak to one another nowadays. As much as I hated to admit it, I had noticed it too.(事实上，现在人们彼此之间几乎不说话。尽管我不愿承认，但我也注意到了这一点。)”可知，人们之间的交流是有限的。故选C项。
35. 细节理解题。根据第三段“I didn’t know much about German culture or the German audience who would listen to the show, but I agreed to do so because I remembered my grandmother’s wisdom. I felt that speaking about my story was better than keeping it to myself. You never knew who could learn from your life experiences.(我不太了解德国文化，也不太了解会听这个节目的德国观众，但我还是同意了，因为我记得祖母的智慧。我觉得把我的故事讲出来总比憋在心里好。你永远不知道谁会从你的生活经历中学习。)”可知，作者决定做这个采访是因为她认为分享她的故事可能会有所帮助。故选A项。
36. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“From then on, Renate and I often emailed each other. She even sent me gifts and cakes on my birthday. And whenever I was in trouble, she was always there. She sent me virtual (虚拟的) hugs at the moments when I needed them most.(从那以后，我和Renate经常发邮件。她甚至在我生日那天送我礼物和蛋糕。每当我有麻烦的时候，她总是在我身边。在我最需要的时候，她给了我虚拟的拥抱。)”可知，节目播出后作者与一个陌生人建立了深厚的友谊。故选D项。
（2024·广东佛山·一模）75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than 11 million people to watch.
Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. “It’s because I’m a senior,” said Walsh. “You don’t usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that. ”But actually, it’s more than that. Just as her profile claims, Walsh’s videos are “inspiring the world to dance like no one is watching. ”
“Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face,” Walsh said. “What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is and how much joy it gives you.”
From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes. When she was nearly 30, she got her daughter ballet lessons, which her daughter hated. So, she took her daughter out and started classes herself right away.
Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. “Everybody has to have a passion in their life,” she said. “It’s like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.’ I believe that.”
Walsh dances for fun and fitness, but also for therapy (心理治疗). She struggled through countless hardships, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don’t. She turns to her faith, her friends and of course, dance, to shine as an inspiration to those around her.
Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters,” says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared.”
37. What motivates Walsh to do hip-hop
A. Its great social benefit. B. Its growing popularity.
C. Her enthusiasm for dance. D. Her hunger for reputation.
38. What contributes to her videos’ popularity according to Walsh
A. Her advanced age. B. Her smooth moves.
C. Her endless energy. D. Her confident claim.
39. What will Walsh’s story probably inspire Gilbert to do
A. Be active in social media.
B. Set a good example to others.
C. Take full advantage of his talent.
D. Adopt a positive approach to life.
40. Which is a suitable title for the text
A. Optimistic About Life: The Way to Survive
B. Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure
C. Embracing Social Media: The Key to Success
D. Dancing with the Young: An Amazing Journey
【答案】37. C 38. A 39. D 40. B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注，鼓舞了大家的故事。
37. 细节理解题。由文章第五段中“Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. (沃尔什认为，她一生对舞蹈的热情是她今天的动力)”可知，她对舞蹈的热情促使她跳这种舞。故选C。
38. 细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. (沃尔什认为，这些视频之所以受欢迎，是因为她已经75岁了)”可知，她认为让她的视频大受欢迎的原因是她的高龄。故选A。
39. 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters, ”says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared. ” (吉尔伯特是沃尔什的追随者之一，他说沃尔什每天都在激励他。“她是一个美丽的灵魂，她教会了我，年龄和身材都无关紧要。只要你感觉良好，那才是最重要的，”吉尔伯特说。“我真的很感激沃尔什在我32岁的时候教会我充实地生活，不要再害怕了。”)”可推知，沃尔什的故事可能会激励吉尔伯特对生活采取积极的态度，不再害怕了。故选D。
40. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to watch. (75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注。沃尔什在网上更广为人知的名字是“斯蒂芬妮女士”，她在社交媒体上的一些视频吸引了200多万人观看)”可知，文章主要介绍了75岁的街舞奶奶斯蒂芬妮·沃尔什以其激烈的舞蹈动作和令人难以置信的能量赢得了全世界的关注，鼓舞了大家。由此可知，B选项“Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure (永远年轻的舞蹈：一个鼓舞人心的人物)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选B。
（2024·广东·二模）It was two in the morning, and a koala was caught on a fence. A phone rang in the home of Ken, who was a volunteer devoted to rescuing wild koalas in Queensland. When he arrived on the scene, Ken put on heavy gloves. If koalas feel threatened, they bite. He then threw a blanket over the animal for more protection from being bitten. He then firmly grasped the koala through the blanket, and dropped it in a cage.
Normally, if the koala is healthy, it is released where it is found. Koalas tend to eat from the same eucalyptus trees (桉树) over and over. But, the problem was that there were no eucalyptus trees left for this koala. Ken had to take it to a small park nearby. Food is one of the reasons why koalas are at risk.
For 15 years, Ken has also been working on ways to make suburban areas more koala-friendly. He believes that koalas and humans can live together if certain changes are made. He recommends reducing speed limits in streets, creating more green areas for koalas to live in. What’s even more important is the need to preserve eucalyptus trees.
Even if these changes are made, koalas still have another problem. “Disease is a huge issue,” explains Ken. He says that almost half of Queensland’s female koalas are affected by a strange disease. “Without treatment, the koalas are unable to have babies. Koalas are becoming extinct,” says Ken.
Later that day, Ken visited a forest near Queensland to catch Tea, a wild female koala. Ken had been following Tea for over a year. Using special equipment, Ken walked and listened for a signal from the koala’s radio collar. He eventually found Tea sitting on a tree branch. Ken climbed up a ladder and caught Tea. After some medical check-ups, Ken found she had a baby. “As long as there are healthy babies,” he said, “there’s still hope.”
41. What did Ken use the blanket for
A. Catching the koala after it fell from a fence. B. Covering the koala so that it didn’t harm him.
C. Keeping the koala warm after it was caught. D. Helping the koala stay calm in the cage.
42. Why was the koala that Ken caught released in a nearby park
A. The koala was in a good physical condition.
B. Koalas were fed in the same trees again and again.
C. It was the only place nearby that had eucalyptus trees.
D. That was where the koala probably had its own baby.
43. What did Ken want to do with Tea
A. To see if she had a baby. B. To put a radio collar on her.
C. To keep her in a cage. D. To give her medicine.
44. In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear
A. Entertainment. B. Health.
C. People and Animals. D. Politics.
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. D 44. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Ken救助考拉的故事。
41. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“If koalas feel threatened, they bite. He then threw a blanket over the animal for more protection from being bitten. (如果考拉感到受到威胁，它们就会咬人。然后，他在考拉身上盖了一条毯子，以防被咬)”可知，Ken用毯子把考拉盖起来，这样考拉就不会伤害到他。故选B。
42. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Koalas tend to eat from the same eucalyptus trees (桉树) over and over. But, the problem was that there were no eucalyptus trees left for this koala. Ken had to take it to a small park nearby. (考拉喜欢一遍又一遍地吃同一棵桉树上的东西。但是，问题是没有桉树留给这种考拉。Ken不得不把它带到附近的一个小公园)”可知，Ken捕获的考拉被放生在附近的公园里是因为那是附近唯一有桉树的地方。 故选C。
43. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中““Without treatment, the koalas are unable to have babies. Koalas are becoming extinct,” says Ken.(“如果不进行治疗，考拉就无法生育。考拉正在灭绝，”Ken说)”和最后一段中“Ken climbed up a ladder and caught Tea. After some medical check-ups, Ken found she had a baby.(Ken爬上梯子，抓住了Tea。经过一些医疗检查，Ken发现她有了一个孩子)”可推知，Ken想给Tea吃药治疗。故选D。
44. 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Ken救助考拉的故事，这是人与动物的故事。由此推知，本文可能出现在报纸的人与动物专栏。故选C。
（2024·广东肇庆·一模）“You’re fired!”
Andrew wasn’t joking. At that moment, the high school junior wanted his personal care attendant, Christy, out of his life forever. He didn’t want her to tell him that he didn’t need help using the computer and he could write his own term papers. Enough already.
“You’re fired!” He said it again for extra emphasis. Christy didn’t draw back. She needed this job. Hurricane Katrina had damaged her house. But the retired PE teacher wasn’t discouraged. “I’m a tough nut, ”she says today. “You know, I’ve taught middle schools.”
When Andrew was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合征), at age eight, people told his mom, Cindy, to “get him on the list” for an attendant to provide after- school care. However, it was eight years before they were matched with Christy. Meanwhile, Andrew’s family did their best to shelter him from life’s hardships. “I worried about him,” Cindy says. “I tended to handle a lot.”
There was a lot to worry about. Could Andrew graduate from high school Live independently Cindy would do anything for her son. Christy saw the problem right away. “Andrew wouldn’t take a step without his mother’s permission,” Christy remembers. “You have to let him fail,” she told the family. “It’s the only way he’s going to learn. To be able to do things on his own.”
No longer would Cindy write Andrew’s papers for him. Christy wouldn’t be helping him with homework either. He complained. Loudly at times. But then things began to change. Andrew would come home from school and start on his homework. He saw that Christy really was there for him. She wouldn’t do his papers for him. But she showed him how to get organized. Once his work was done, Christy offered freedom. She’d take him out to eat his favorite food, sushi.
One step at a time, Andrew gained independence. He graduated from high school and entered college. Last spring Andrew moved into his own apartment. At 25, he says life has never been better.
45. What might lead to Andrew’s desire to fire Christy
A. His tiredness of learning.
B. His being rid of dependence.
C. Her longing for others’ respect.
D. Her prejudice on unhealthy people.
46. What was Cristy’s first response to Andrew’s threat
A. She felt huge pressure.
B. She begged to stay
C. She reflected deeply.
D. She stayed calm.
47. What can we infer about the purpose of Christy’s insisting on her approach
A. To relieve the mother’s concerns.
B. To improve Andrew’s confidence.
C. To remove Andrew’s rooted habits.
D. To cure Andrew’s existing disease.
48. Which of the following best describes Christy as a care attendant
A. Demanding but patient.
B. Serious and outgoing.
C. Caring and energetic.
D. Stubborn but cautious.
【答案】45. B 46. D 47. C 48. A
导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了克里斯蒂帮助阿斯伯格综合症患者安德鲁康复并且过上正常人生活的故事。
45. 推理判断题。根据第一段的“At that moment, the high school junior wanted his personal care attendant, Christy, out of his life forever. He didn’t want her to tell him that he didn’t need help using the computer and he could write his own term papers. Enough already.(在那一刻，这位高中三年级学生希望他的私人护理人员克里斯蒂永远离开他的生活。他不想让她告诉他他不需要电脑的帮助，以及他可以自己写论文。受够了)”推知，Andrew想要解雇Christy是因为她不让他依靠他人或工具。故选B。
46. 推理判断题。根据第二段的“Christy didn’t draw back. She needed this job. Hurricane Katrina had damaged her house. But the retired PE teacher wasn’t discouraged. “I’m a tough nut, ”she says today. “You know, I’ve taught middle schools.”(Christy没有退缩。她需要这份工作。卡特里娜飓风毁坏了她的房子。但这位退休的体育老师并没有气馁。“我可不好对付，”她今天说。“你知道，我教过中学。”)”推知，面对Andrew的威胁，Christy很冷静。故选D。
47. 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的“Cindy would do anything for her son. Christy saw the problem right away.(辛迪愿意为她儿子做任何事。克里斯蒂马上就发现了问题所在)”，““You have to let him fail,” she told the family. “It’s the only way he’s going to learn. To be able to do things on his own.”(“你们必须让他失败，”她对家人说。“这是他学习的唯一途径。能够自己做事情。”)”和倒数第二段的“Christy wouldn’t be helping him with homework either. He complained. Loudly at times. But then things began to change. Andrew would come home from school and start on his homework. He saw that Christy really was there for him. She wouldn’t do his papers for him. But she showed him how to get organized. Once his work was done, Christy offered freedom. She’d take him out to eat his favorite food, sushi.(Christy也不会帮他做作业。他抱怨道。有时很大声。但随后情况开始发生变化。Andrew放学回家后就开始做作业。他看到Christy真的在他身边。她不肯帮他写文件。但她教他如何组织起来。一旦他的作业完成，Christy就会给他自由。她会带他出去吃他最喜欢的食物，寿司)”推知，Christy坚持自己的方法是为了改掉Andrew一些根深蒂固的坏习惯。故选C。
48. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“Christy wouldn’t be helping him with homework either. He complained. Loudly at times. But then things began to change. Andrew would come home from school and start on his homework. He saw that Christy really was there for him. She wouldn’t do his papers for him. But she showed him how to get organized. Once his work was done, Christy offered freedom. She’d take him out to eat his favorite food, sushi. (Christy也不会帮他做作业。他抱怨道。有时很大声。但随后情况开始发生变化。Andrew放学回家后就开始做作业。他看到Christy真的在他身边。她不肯帮他写文件。但她教他如何组织起来。但她教他如何组织起来。一旦他的作业完成，Christy就会给他自由。她会带他出去吃他最喜欢的食物，寿司)”和最后一段的“One step at a time, Andrew gained independence. He graduated from high school and entered college.(一步步地，安德鲁获得了独立。他高中毕业进入大学)”可知，Christy要求Andrew自己做事情，从来不帮他，但会给他指导，并在Andrew完成任务时给与奖励，从Andrew16岁开始一直到高中毕业，Christy一直教育并陪伴着他，给他指导，由此推知Christy是一个严厉但耐心的人。故选A。
（2023·广东广州·二模）In 1977, Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard graduate, decided to investigate the thought processes of another creature by talking to it. To do this, she would teach a one-year-old African gray parrot (鹦鹉), Alex, to reproduce the sound of the English language.
Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store, where she let the store’s assistant choose him because she didn’t want other scientists to say that she had intentionally chosen an especially smart bird. Given that Alex’s brain was just the size of a walnut, most researchers thought Pepperberg’s communication study would be futile.
But with Pepperberg’s patient teaching, Alex learned how to follow almost 100 English words. He could count to six and had learned the sound for seven and eight. But the point was not to see if Alex could learn words by heart. Pepperberg wanted to get inside his mind and learn more about a bird’s understanding of the world.
In one demonstration, Pepperberg held up a green key and a green cup for him to look at. “What’s the same ” she asked. “Co-lor,” Alex responded without hesitation. “What’s different ” Pepperberg asked. “Shape,” Alex quickly replied. His voice had the soundh of a cartoon character. But the words—and what can only be called the thoughts—were entirely his. Many of Alex’s skils, such as his ability to understand the concepts of “same” and “different”, are rare in the animal world. Living in a complex society, parrots like Alex must keep track of changing relationnships and environments.
During the demonstration, as if to offer final proof of the mind inside his bird’s brain, Alex spoke up. “Talk clearly!” he commanded, when one of the younger birds Pepperberg was also teaching mispronounced the word “green”。
Alex knew all the answers himself and was getting bored. “He’s moody,” said Pepperberg, “so he interrupts the others, or he gives the wrong answer just to be difficult.” Pepperberg was certainly learning more about the mind of a parrot, but like the parent of a troublesome teenager, she was learning the hard way.
49. Why did Pepperberg let the shop assistant choose the bird
A. A bird with a small brain was needed.
B. She wanted a very smart bird for her study.
C. A research subject should be randomly chosen.
D. The shop assistant was better at choosing birds.
50. What might most researchers think of Pepperberg’s study at first
A. Innovative.
B. Practical.
C. Costly.
D. Fruitless.
51. Which of the following aspects of Alex’s ability did Pepperberg’s study focus on
A. Understanding concepts.
B. Calculating.
C. Recognizing voices.
D. Creating English words.
52. What caused Pepperberg’s struggle in her study
A. Her instructions had to be easy for Alex.
B. Alex was sometimes too clever to control.
C. Alex would point out other birds’ mistakes.
D. She had trouble understanding Alex’s mood.
【答案】49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了1977年哈佛大学毕业生Irene Pepperberg决定通过与另一种生物交谈来研究它的思维过程，以及她研究鹦鹉的过程和遇到的困难。
49. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store, where she let the store’s assistant choose him because she didn’t want other scientists to say that she had intentionally chosen an especially smart bird.(Pepperberg在一家宠物店买了Alex，她让店员挑选，因为她不想让其他科学家说她故意挑选了一只特别聪明的鸟。)”可知，Pepperberg让店员挑选那只鸟，是因为要随机选择研究对象。故选C项。
50. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Given that Alex’s brain was just the size of a walnut, most researchers thought Pepperberg’s communication study would be futile.(考虑到Alex的大脑只有核桃那么大，大多数研究人员认为Pepperberg的交流研究是徒劳的。)”可知，大多数研究人员一开始认为Pepperberg的研究不会成功。故选D项。
51. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Pepperberg wanted to get inside his mind and learn more about a bird’s understanding of the world.(Pepperberg想深入他的大脑，了解更多关于鸟类对世界的理解。)”以及第四段中“Many of Alex’s skils, such as his ability to understand the concepts of ‘same’ and ‘different’, are rare in the animal world.(Alex的许多技巧，比如他理解‘相同’和‘不同'概念的能力，在动物界是罕见的。)”可知，Pepperberg的研究关注的是Alex的理解概念的能力。故选A项。
52. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘He’s moody,’ said Pepperberg, ‘so he interrupts the others, or he gives the wrong answer just to be difficult.’ (‘他很情绪化，'Pepperberg说，‘所以他会打断别人，或者只是为了刁难别人而给出错误的答案。')”可知，Alex有时太聪明了，无法控制，导致Pepperberg在她研究中陷入困境。故选B项。
（2024·广东汕头·一模）Here we are, wrapping up 2023 in a red bow like one of the holiday presents in a TV commercial. It was a year full of poetic discoveries for our editorial team and especially for me. I encountered so many new-to-me poets. Diana Solís from the December 2022 issue and Joyce Mansour from the June 2023 issue are examples of this: poets with whom I was unfamiliar and who have now become part of my daily conversation. Living in Chicago, I might have encountered Diana Solís some other way. She is an icon of revolutionary poetry and photography. What a gift to learn, to be enthusiastic about new poetics like I’m still in the front row of the classroom, trying to do my best.
Two truths I’ve learned about Chicago since moving here: Chicago is a city that holds things close and doesn’t need to show off about its riches. And there are riches everywhere —great music all over the place, the best pizza, an embarrassment of architectures, and, of course, poetry on every corner. Nelson Algren said every great writer must spend time in Chicago.
The final version of 2023 is from a distinguished Chicagoan《备战2024年高考英语名校真题零失误规范训练》（广东专用）
专题11 阅读理解记叙文最新真题模拟16篇（干货+模拟）
原卷版
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一、阅读理解记叙文细节理解题居多，落实“定位原文”和“同义替换”。
二、阅读理解记叙文重视首尾段作用，尤其是标题概括题和写作意图题。
三、猜词词义题注意运用“代入法”“排除法”从逻辑性和褒贬性出发。
四、文章寓意题选项字面意思和言外之意与文章主旨结合，去伪存真。
五、性格描述题注意原文定位，找到动词或形容词描述，确定最佳答案。
六、标题概括题既要注意文章线索“点睛”作用，还要注意首尾段呼应，
尤其是尾段主旨升华。记叙文标题兼具概括性、新颖性和针对性。
六、规范训练目标：做标记，留痕迹；零失误；限时7分钟/每篇。
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（2024·广东深圳·一模）I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class, my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, there’s still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation with two sides that balances itsef out. Still, we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, let’s leave it at that: 1= 0.99999... and live a life like it.
1. What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1
A. Their wide variety. B. Their literary origins.
C. Their distinct sounds. D. Their expressive power.
2. What made the author find the equation fascinating
A. The repetition of a number. B. The way two different numbers are equal.
C. The question the teacher raised. D. The difference between the two numbers.
3. Which of the fllowing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6
A. Measured. B. Composed. C. Mirrored. D. Influenced.
4. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Perfect Equation B. Numbers Build Equations
C. An Attractive Question D. Words Outperform Numbers
（2024·广东广州·一模）Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
5. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot
A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation.
C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it.
6. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects
A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues.
C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship.
7. What makes Roz in the trilogy special
A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power.
C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit.
8. Which message does this text seem to communicate
A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children.
C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth.
（2024·广东江门·一模）Across the world, humans purchase around 1.3 billion single-use plastic water bottles a day. Because only about 9% of plastic is recycled, the vast majority of those bottles wind up in landfills, the ocean, or elsewhere in nature.
When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles during her family’s trips to California, the 12-year-old “just felt like this needed to change,” she told Smithsonian Magazine.
So as she began thinking about what to do for her school science fair back in 2021, the idea of a project centered on reducing plastic pollution quickly came to her mind: she would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco-Hero.
“One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world,” the confident young inventor said in a video on the website.
To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon the already established method by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and Alginic acid (褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn’t break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks.
Though she’d like to improve the Eco-Hero by making it able to hold more water, she believes her current version would work well as a replacement for the paper cups used by runners in races. All one needs to do is bite a hole in the water ball, drink the water, and then eat the pouch or throw it away to biodegrade.
Madison hopes the Eco-Hero inspires others to take better care of the planet. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a big way,” she told Smithsonian. “People can still make a difference in the world, even if it’s just in a small way.”
9. What inspired Madison’s design of an eatable water bottle
A. Her school’s task. B. Her family’s urge.
C. Her love for nature. D. Her trips to the beach.
10. What can we know about the Eco-Hero
A. It is a copy of the previous versions.
B. It is made from unbreakable materials.
C. It is an improvement in size and durability.
D. It has a hole and should be disposed once used.
11. Which of the following words can best describe Madison
A. Ambitious and creative. B. Talented and determined.
C. Courageous and confident. D. Cooperative and committed.
12. What can be the best title for the text
A. A good beginning is half done. B. Small people make big moves.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. God helps those who help themselves.
（2024·广东湛江·一模）As a doctoral student, I served as a hostess for famous authors and illustrators when they came to participate in the Ohio State University Children’s Literature Conference. I hosted such beloved creators of children’s books as Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney and James Ransome. I would stand at the airport, holding one of their books and waiting to pick them up and then drive them around town to places they needed to go and assist them during autograph sessions. After graduating from my university and accepting a position at Clemson University in 2003, I kept in touch with James Ransome.
In 2005 I received a grant from the government to conduct a family-literacy program. I wanted to see what would happen when I exposed ten African American families with children to books by and about African Americans. I provided each of the families with copies of seven books, five of which were illustrated by James.
The families participated in a series of five monthly workshops, and the final event was a presentation by James and an autograph session with him. I believed this event would be a meaningful way to end the program, by having a famous illustrator of children’s literature come and talk about his work, especially because the families and I had read and responded to several of his books over the course of the five workshops.
James’s visit was informative and enlightening for the families. A parent, Ashley, told me that she sent a note to her son’s teacher about having participated in the program and loaned her son’s autographed copies of James’s books for the class to read. Looking back over my career, this family-literacy program is one of the accomplishments of which I am the proudest, and I am especially pleased that James was part of it.
13. How did the author come into contact with James
A. The author met him by accident at the airport.
B. The author went to him to ask for an autograph.
C. The author hosted him when he attended a conference.
D. The author was introduced to him by a university professor.
14. What can be learned about James
A. He ran monthly workshops. B. He is an African American.
C. He has written seven books. D. He graduated from Clemson University.
15. What did James do for the family-literacy program
A. He gave a talk to the families.
B. He loaned his books to the families.
C. He responded to the questions raised by the families.
D. He asked the government to give financial support to the families.
16. What is Ashley’s attitude towards James
A. Doubtful. B. Caring. C. Tolerant. D. Appreciative.
（2024·广东茂名·一模）In the 7th grade, I was a naughty boy. Ms. Dinos pulled me aside for a fateful chat. What she had to say was simple—I was a follower with the potential of a leader, and what I needed was some new friends and some time to grow up. She suggested to my mother that I repeat the 7th grade. After a pout (噘嘴), a plea and a prayer, I made a deal, “give me the summer and I’ll show you!”
That summer, I made it my business to do just that. By the following school year, I was awarded a medal that valued my efforts. Two of those three friends she warned me of eventually became alcoholics—one an ex-con (前科犯), the other a woman-beater. Ms. Dinos saved my life.
Twenty years later, Ms. Dinos and I were reunited on the internet. However, she didn’t remember the event at all. Right then it hit me. That event that meant so much to me was just a singular moment in her well-lived life. And I learnt that Ms. Dinos had since become a famous garden designer, for she had a gift for planting seeds.
It was only months after reuniting with Ms. Dinos that an old student of my own popped up online. She informed me of the moment that I inspired her. According to her, I once shared a drawing of mine with the class. That student was so moved by the drawing that she wanted to learn to do the same. That picture ignited in her a passion that she later turned into a career. My own little seed was planted and now has grown.
Now understanding what I do about the power of planting seeds, I take every opportunity: share what I can with as many young people as possible. I offer bits of wisdom or words of encouragement, but sometimes just a smile—it goes a long way. I know that one day, when they’re ready for it, that seed I planted will he there, ready to grow.
17. How did the author respond to Ms Dino’ suggestion
A. He ignored the advice. B. He accepted it willingly.
C. He begged for another chance. D. He decided to change schools.
18. From paragraph 3, we can learn that ________.
A. Ms. Dinos could recall the event vividly B. Ms. Dinos had become a famous leather
C. the author had the same feeling as Ms. Dinos D. the author was surprised by Ms. Dinos’ reaction
19. What does the underlined word “ignited” mean in paragraph 4
A. Invited. B. Unfolded. C. Sparked. D. Displayed.
20. What does the author most likely want to tell us
A. Seeds need planting. B. We are all gardeners.
C. Pictures perform miracles. D. Ms. Dinos predicts the future.
（2024·广东广州·二模）Occasionally, doctors become patients too. While I wouldn’t wish ill-health on anyone, it can be an inspiring lesson for medical professionals to suddenly be on the other side.
This happened to me a few months ago when I had a kidney stone, which had decided to make its unwelcome presence known in a rather romantic fashion just as I was going out for dinner. The pain came from absolutely nowhere but within minutes I was incapacitated. I was quite taken aback by how astonishingly painful it was.
As a doctor, I initially refused to believe that anything was seriously wrong, because I have witnessed countless individuals come to the emergency room convinced they are dying only for nothing more than trapped wind and then creep (蹑手蹑脚) out as they burp (打嗝) loudly and the pain disappears. However, the unbearable pain continued to exist, forcing me to acknowledge that this was indeed more than just a stubborn burp,
I was particularly pleased to read afterwards in a medical textbook that renal colic, as the pain is known, is the “most painful event a person can endure, often described as being worse than childbirth”. It’s no wonder chronic (慢性的) pain drives people mad. While doctors talk about pain and its management, it’s hard to put into words how exhausting it really is until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
During my time in hospital, I interacted with numerous doctors, each exhibiting professionalism and kindness but one stuck out in my mind. He was actually the most junior of them all, but something about his manner was incredibly calming and comforting. Whenever he came to my bed to speak to me, he knelt down so he was at my eye level. This simple act rid me of the stress that other healthcare professionals unintentionally projected. Just kneeling down made all the difference.
Experiencing the role reversal of doctor-turned-patient provided me with profound insights into the realities of pain and effective patient care.
21. What does the underlined phrase taken aback in paragraph 2 mean
A. Shocked. B. Impressed. C. Annoyed. D. Moved.
22. What did the author initially think of those patients in the emergency room
A. Pitiful. B. Understandable. C. Embarrassing. D. Ridiculous.
23. What impressed the author most during his stay in hospital
A. The intense pain caused by the kidney stone. B. A small gesture bringing ease and relief.
C. Stress caused by the healthcare workers. D. Doctors with professionalism and kindness.
24. What lesson did the author learn from this experience
A. Experience must be bought. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. D. Health is not valued till sickness comes.
（2024·广东佛山·二模）He is a Chinese superstar, a piano genius who has sold millions of albums worldwide. Lang Lang has also used his fame and fortune to help state schools around the world that lack music, warning at a 2019 awards ceremony in London that such lessons had become “a real challenge” for children in the most disadvantaged communities.
Now he is bringing music to British state schools in an ambitious project that will set up modern “piano labs” in needy schools across the nation. Each lab will have 20 to 30 keyboards. The plan is inspired by his programmes in the US and China, in which he has invested tens of millions of pounds.
In the US, he has set up piano labs in 86 schools, giving 70,000 kids access to keyboards. In China, he has installed them in 104 schools, enabling 110,000 children to make music. This is primarily for pupils aged seven to 12.
The first UK school to benefit is the Winns primary school in Waltham Forest, London’s 12th poorest area. It will receive 30 keyboards within the next few weeks. Every lab is accompanied by a curriculum created by the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto and Lang Lang, with ongoing teacher-training, financial support, and headphones, allowing group piano classes.
Asked what inspired him to support UK schools, Lang told the reporter: “We were able to identify many similarities between state schools in the UK and public schools in the US in terms of the way access to music and arts can be extremely limited when budgets are cut…I was so surprised by how music classes are never guaranteed. The schools and teachers are incredible, and are so dedicated to providing their students with everything they can. But it shocked me how access to music education can be so limited.”
His charity quotes the Greek philosopher Aristotle: “Music has the power of producing a certain effect on the moral character of the soul, and if it has the power to do this, it is clear that the young must be directed to music and must be educated in it.”
Lang Lang said: “When I visit our partner schools and see the joy on the students’ faces or hear from our teachers about the progress students are making, I’m reminded of why we created this programme—to give children an opportunity to discover what they’re capable of achieving and to find their voices through music.”
25. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To offer background information. B. To introduce an argument.
C. To discuss Lang Lang’s plans. D. To highlight Lang Lang’s reputation.
26. Which schools will Lang Lang help in Britain
A. Private schools. B. Ambitious schools.
C. Remote schools. D. Disadvantaged schools.
27. Why did Lang Lang decide to support schools in Britain
A. The teachers are doing a good job.
B. Music classes aren’t always available.
C. The budgets are always being cut.
D. The schools are dedicated to helping students.
28. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Lang Lang—a kind and caring pianist
B. Lang Lang teaches the world to play piano
C. Chinese superstar brings music to British kids
D. Chinese piano genius looks for future piano stars
（2024·广东·模拟预测）The story of Oprah Winfrey’s life is one of overcoming incredible odds and achieving great success. Born into poverty in Mississippi, Winfrey faced numerous challenges throughout her childhood. She was raised by her grandmother, who installed in her a love of reading and a strong work ethic. However, Winfrey was also the victim of abuse and neglect, both at home and in her community.
Despite these obstacles, Winfrey showed great promise from a young age. At age 19 she became a news anchor(主播) for the local television station, and in 1976 she was made a reporter and co-anchor for the ABC news in Baltimore, Maryland. She found herself limited by the objectivity required of news reporting, and in 1977 she became co-host of the Baltimore morning show People Are Talking.
Winfrey excelled in the casual and personal talk-show format, and in 1984 she moved to Chicago to host the faltering(衰退的) talk show AM Chicago. Winfrey’s honest and engaging personality quickly turned the program into a success, and in 1985 it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey’s warmth, intelligence, and empathy made her a beloved figure to millions of viewers. She used her platform to address important social issues, such as child abuse, domestic violence, and poverty.
Despite her success, Winfrey faced many challenges along the way. She struggled with her weight, and was often criticized for her appearance. She also faced many personal and professional setbacks in her life and work. However, Winfrey refused to give up. She continued to work hard, launching her own production company, Harpo Productions, and starting her own cable network, OWN. She also became a philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to charitable causes.
Today, Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world. She has won lots of awards for her work. She is also a best-selling author and a respected public speaker. Winfrey’s story provés the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in oneself.
29. What did Oprah Winfrey start her career as
A. A news anchor. B. A talk show co-anchor.
C. A manager of a company. D. A reporter of a TV station.
30. What do we know about The Oprah Winfrey Show from paragraph 3
A. It was a TV program meant to help the local citizens.
B. Oprah Winfrey’s excellent qualities made it successful.
C. It called on viewers to fight against poverty and crimes.
D. It was a program designed only for Oprah Winfrey.
31. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Winfrey faced many doubts about her hosting style.
B. Winfrey set up a company of her own.
C. Winfrey never gave up in face of difficulties.
D. Winfrey contributed lots of money to charities.
32. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To tell us that our life has its ups and downs.
B. To share Winfrey’s life experience with us.
C. To encourage us to work hard in our careers.
D. To sing high praise for Winfrey’s success and qualities.
（2024·广东·模拟预测）When I was a child, my grandmother often said people and communication mattered. She backed that up with her own behavior. When she walked down the street, she would speak to everyone. It didn’t matter if you were an elderly person or a child, or if you spoke English or Spanish. She just smiled and talked to everyone.
However, as she aged, she noticed that her approach was becoming rare.She talked about how, in the age of technology, most people don’t think they have time for longer communications than text messages. In fact, people barely speak to one another nowadays. As much as I hated to admit it, I had noticed it too.
My grandmother’s wisdom inspired me to have a pen pal. It all started in 2013. I went to the University of Southern California to meet with Kerstin Zilm, who wanted to interview me about being a student struggling financially (经济上地). I didn’t know much about German culture or the German audience who would listen to the show, but I agreed to do so because I remembered my grandmother’s wisdom. I felt that speaking about my story was better than keeping it to myself. You never knew who could learn from your life experiences.
Soon after knowing my story from the show, a woman named Renate reached out to me, asking how she could help me financially with college. I was grateful that Renate wanted to help, but my pride didn’t allow me to accept money. Thinking of my grandmother’s wisdom, I didn’t let the communication stop. I emailed Renate back, thanking her for her kindness sincerely.
From then on, Renate and I often emailed each other. She even sent me gifts and cakes on my birthday. And whenever I was in trouble, she was always there. She sent me virtual (虚拟的) hugs at the moments when I needed them most. Though I have never met her in person, she is one of the most important people in my life. And I promise I will turn all the virtual hugs into real ones one day.
33. What can we know about the author’s grandmother
A. She had made lots of foreign friends.
B. She valued good family relationships.
C. She enjoyed hanging about in the streets.
D. She considered connecting with others important.
34. What did the author notice about the people today
A. They prefer to be alone.
B. They dream of having a pen pal.
C. They have limited communication with others.
D. They dislike sending each other long text messages.
35. Why did the author decide to do the interview
A. She thought sharing her story might be helpful.
B. She wanted to spread her grandmother’s wisdom.
C. She hoped it would help her make some friends.
D. She expected to gain some work experience.
36. What happened to the author after the show was broadcast
A. She was able to afford college.
B. She started to practice German with Renate.
C. She accepted financial help from Renate.
D. She developed a deep friendship with a stranger.
（2024·广东佛山·一模）75-year-old hip-hop (街舞) grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, Walsh has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than 11 million people to watch.
Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. “It’s because I’m a senior,” said Walsh. “You don’t usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that. ”But actually, it’s more than that. Just as her profile claims, Walsh’s videos are “inspiring the world to dance like no one is watching. ”
“Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face,” Walsh said. “What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is and how much joy it gives you.”
From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes. When she was nearly 30, she got her daughter ballet lessons, which her daughter hated. So, she took her daughter out and started classes herself right away.
Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. “Everybody has to have a passion in their life,” she said. “It’s like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.’ I believe that.”
Walsh dances for fun and fitness, but also for therapy (心理治疗). She struggled through countless hardships, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don’t. She turns to her faith, her friends and of course, dance, to shine as an inspiration to those around her.
Gilbert, one of Walsh’s followers, says she inspires him every day. “She’s a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters,” says Gilbert. “I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared.”
37. What motivates Walsh to do hip-hop
A. Its great social benefit. B. Its growing popularity.
C. Her enthusiasm for dance. D. Her hunger for reputation.
38. What contributes to her videos’ popularity according to Walsh
A. Her advanced age. B. Her smooth moves.
C. Her endless energy. D. Her confident claim.
39. What will Walsh’s story probably inspire Gilbert to do
A. Be active in social media.
B. Set a good example to others.
C. Take full advantage of his talent.
D. Adopt a positive approach to life.
40. Which is a suitable title for the text
A. Optimistic About Life: The Way to Survive
B. Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure
C. Embracing Social Media: The Key to Success
D. Dancing with the Young: An Amazing Journey
（2024·广东·二模）It was two in the morning, and a koala was caught on a fence. A phone rang in the home of Ken, who was a volunteer devoted to rescuing wild koalas in Queensland. When he arrived on the scene, Ken put on heavy gloves. If koalas feel threatened, they bite. He then threw a blanket over the animal for more protection from being bitten. He then firmly grasped the koala through the blanket, and dropped it in a cage.
Normally, if the koala is healthy, it is released where it is found. Koalas tend to eat from the same eucalyptus trees (桉树) over and over. But, the problem was that there were no eucalyptus trees left for this koala. Ken had to take it to a small park nearby. Food is one of the reasons why koalas are at risk.
For 15 years, Ken has also been working on ways to make suburban areas more koala-friendly. He believes that koalas and humans can live together if certain changes are made. He recommends reducing speed limits in streets, creating more green areas for koalas to live in. What’s even more important is the need to preserve eucalyptus trees.
Even if these changes are made, koalas still have another problem. “Disease is a huge issue,” explains Ken. He says that almost half of Queensland’s female koalas are affected by a strange disease. “Without treatment, the koalas are unable to have babies. Koalas are becoming extinct,” says Ken.
Later that day, Ken visited a forest near Queensland to catch Tea, a wild female koala. Ken had been following Tea for over a year. Using special equipment, Ken walked and listened for a signal from the koala’s radio collar. He eventually found Tea sitting on a tree branch. Ken climbed up a ladder and caught Tea. After some medical check-ups, Ken found she had a baby. “As long as there are healthy babies,” he said, “there’s still hope.”
41. What did Ken use the blanket for
A. Catching the koala after it fell from a fence. B. Covering the koala so that it didn’t harm him.
C. Keeping the koala warm after it was caught. D. Helping the koala stay calm in the cage.
42. Why was the koala that Ken caught released in a nearby park
A. The koala was in a good physical condition.
B. Koalas were fed in the same trees again and again.
C. It was the only place nearby that had eucalyptus trees.
D. That was where the koala probably had its own baby.
43. What did Ken want to do with Tea
A. To see if she had a baby. B. To put a radio collar on her.
C. To keep her in a cage. D. To give her medicine.
44. In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear
A. Entertainment. B. Health.
C. People and Animals. D. Politics.
（2024·广东肇庆·一模）“You’re fired!”
Andrew wasn’t joking. At that moment, the high school junior wanted his personal care attendant, Christy, out of his life forever. He didn’t want her to tell him that he didn’t need help using the computer and he could write his own term papers. Enough already.
“You’re fired!” He said it again for extra emphasis. Christy didn’t draw back. She needed this job. Hurricane Katrina had damaged her house. But the retired PE teacher wasn’t discouraged. “I’m a tough nut, ”she says today. “You know, I’ve taught middle schools.”
When Andrew was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合征), at age eight, people told his mom, Cindy, to “get him on the list” for an attendant to provide after- school care. However, it was eight years before they were matched with Christy. Meanwhile, Andrew’s family did their best to shelter him from life’s hardships. “I worried about him,” Cindy says. “I tended to handle a lot.”
There was a lot to worry about. Could Andrew graduate from high school Live independently Cindy would do anything for her son. Christy saw the problem right away. “Andrew wouldn’t take a step without his mother’s permission,” Christy remembers. “You have to let him fail,” she told the family. “It’s the only way he’s going to learn. To be able to do things on his own.”
No longer would Cindy write Andrew’s papers for him. Christy wouldn’t be helping him with homework either. He complained. Loudly at times. But then things began to change. Andrew would come home from school and start on his homework. He saw that Christy really was there for him. She wouldn’t do his papers for him. But she showed him how to get organized. Once his work was done, Christy offered freedom. She’d take him out to eat his favorite food, sushi.
One step at a time, Andrew gained independence. He graduated from high school and entered college. Last spring Andrew moved into his own apartment. At 25, he says life has never been better.
45. What might lead to Andrew’s desire to fire Christy
A. His tiredness of learning.
B. His being rid of dependence.
C. Her longing for others’ respect.
D. Her prejudice on unhealthy people.
46. What was Cristy’s first response to Andrew’s threat
A. She felt huge pressure.
B. She begged to stay
C. She reflected deeply.
D. She stayed calm.
47. What can we infer about the purpose of Christy’s insisting on her approach
A. To relieve the mother’s concerns.
B. To improve Andrew’s confidence.
C. To remove Andrew’s rooted habits.
D. To cure Andrew’s existing disease.
48. Which of the following best describes Christy as a care attendant
A. Demanding but patient.
B. Serious and outgoing.
C. Caring and energetic.
D. Stubborn but cautious.
（2023·广东广州·二模）In 1977, Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard graduate, decided to investigate the thought processes of another creature by talking to it. To do this, she would teach a one-year-old African gray parrot (鹦鹉), Alex, to reproduce the sound of the English language.
Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store, where she let the store’s assistant choose him because she didn’t want other scientists to say that she had intentionally chosen an especially smart bird. Given that Alex’s brain was just the size of a walnut, most researchers thought Pepperberg’s communication study would be futile.
But with Pepperberg’s patient teaching, Alex learned how to follow almost 100 English words. He could count to six and had learned the sound for seven and eight. But the point was not to see if Alex could learn words by heart. Pepperberg wanted to get inside his mind and learn more about a bird’s understanding of the world.
In one demonstration, Pepperberg held up a green key and a green cup for him to look at. “What’s the same ” she asked. “Co-lor,” Alex responded without hesitation. “What’s different ” Pepperberg asked. “Shape,” Alex quickly replied. His voice had the soundh of a cartoon character. But the words—and what can only be called the thoughts—were entirely his. Many of Alex’s skils, such as his ability to understand the concepts of “same” and “different”, are rare in the animal world. Living in a complex society, parrots like Alex must keep track of changing relationnships and environments.
During the demonstration, as if to offer final proof of the mind inside his bird’s brain, Alex spoke up. “Talk clearly!” he commanded, when one of the younger birds Pepperberg was also teaching mispronounced the word “green”。
Alex knew all the answers himself and was getting bored. “He’s moody,” said Pepperberg, “so he interrupts the others, or he gives the wrong answer just to be difficult.” Pepperberg was certainly learning more about the mind of a parrot, but like the parent of a troublesome teenager, she was learning the hard way.
49. Why did Pepperberg let the shop assistant choose the bird
A. A bird with a small brain was needed.
B. She wanted a very smart bird for her study.
C. A research subject should be randomly chosen.
D. The shop assistant was better at choosing birds.
50. What might most researchers think of Pepperberg’s study at first
A. Innovative.
B. Practical.
C. Costly.
D. Fruitless.
51. Which of the following aspects of Alex’s ability did Pepperberg’s study focus on
A. Understanding concepts.
B. Calculating.
C. Recognizing voices.
D. Creating English words.
52. What caused Pepperberg’s struggle in her study
A. Her instructions had to be easy for Alex.
B. Alex was sometimes too clever to control.
C. Alex would point out other birds’ mistakes.
D. She had trouble understanding Alex’s mood.
（2024·广东汕头·一模）Here we are, wrapping up 2023 in a red bow like one of the holiday presents in a TV commercial. It was a year full of poetic discoveries for our editorial team and especially for me. I encountered so many new-to-me poets. Diana Solís from the December 2022 issue and Joyce Mansour from the June 2023 issue are examples of this: poets with whom I was unfamiliar and who have now become part of my daily conversation. Living in Chicago, I might have encountered Diana Solís some other way. She is an icon of revolutionary poetry and photography. What a gift to learn, to be enthusiastic about new poetics like I’m still in the front row of the classroom, trying to do my best.
Two truths I’ve learned about Chicago since moving here: Chicago is a city that holds things close and doesn’t need to show off about its riches. And there are riches everywhere —great music all over the place, the best pizza, an embarrassment of architectures, and, of course, poetry on every corner. Nelson Algren said every great writer must spend time in Chicago.
The final version of 2023 is from a distinguished Chicagoan, the poet and journalist Frank Marshall Davis. When I read his work for the first time, I was struck by the truth of the poems, his clear-eyed critique(批评). He was a truth teller when no one wanted to listen. This issue also includes poems of another Chicago great, Li-Young Lee. His poems taught me how to think about romance as an engine for a poem. Multiple generations of poets have been using the man’s gestures in their love poems, often without realizing it, because even their teachers were borrowing from Li-Young Lee too.
So maybe that is why this issue has me in my holiday feels. Poems can be for the poet and the community concurrently, an offering of the self that indicates the care of the giver.
53. What is the occupation of the author
A. A magazine editor. B. A news reporter.
C. A blog writer. D. A Chicagoan poet.
54. What does the author think of the year 2023
A. Everything was new in this year. B. It was a year of poetry revolutionary.
C. New poets led the way in this year. D. It was a year of discovery and learning.
55. What impresses the author most about Chicago
A. The great art everywhere. B. Its multicultural atmosphere.
C. The economic development. D. Its hidden music and poems.
56. Why does the author mention poets Frank Marshall Davis and Li-Young Lee
A. To set examples for young poets.
B. To show the great impact of poems.
C. To promote their unique writing technique.
D. To emphasize the importance of poetry reading.

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