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2024年高考英语三模试题分类汇编
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1.（2024届江苏省宿迁市高三三模试题）It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.
When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the heating system and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers (自由职业者), and it was no different for me — after masses of work, I earned none. I shared my fears with some businesswomen I knew — what if the reality would be more like what I was experiencing
Whether through choice or circumstance, the number of freelancers is rising and, if you’re just starting out, it is scary. I’ve been lucky that these women making money their own way shared key lessons about what it takes.
You can’t feel half-hearted about what you do because, at some point, you’re going to have painful days. When that happens, you have to remember why you wanted this life in the first place. Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.
Setting up a business is tough. Rather than waiting until all is perfect, go for the moment when it feels as if momentum (势头) is with you. Look after yourself. There is no sick pay when you are self-employed. You can’t do a bad day’s work and blame it on your boss. You are the backbone of your business and you need to prioritize your health and well-being. Rest regularly and find like-minded people to support you and lift you up when things get hard.
Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.
1．How did the author feel when she was self-employed in paragraph 1
A．Pleased. B．Challenged. C．Awful. D．Bored.
2．What bothered the author when winter came
A．Masses of freelance work. B．Failure to meet daily basics.
C．The change in her own taste. D．The unexpected cold weather.
3．According to the author, why should we quit for a new job
A．To escape from the current pain. B．To satisfy our temporary interests.
C．To pursue what we really desire. D．To explore where our strengths lie.
4．What’s the author’s probable attitude towards becoming freelancers
A．Unclear. B．Critical. C．Favorable. D．Cautious.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要分享了作者自己成为自由职业者的经历以及对自由职业者的看法。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.(为自己工作，设定自己的时间，对自己的成功或失败负责，这些都是令人兴奋的。夏天刚开始，我就离职了，我的头几个月就像晴天一样幸福)”可知，作者为自己工作时感到高兴。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段“When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the heating system and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers (自由职业者), and it was no different for me—after masses of work, I earned none.(当冬天来临的时候，另一间办公室似乎很有吸引力，那里的供暖系统由别人买单，我的工资也有保障。一月对于自由职业者来说是艰难的，对我来说也一样——在做了大量的工作之后，我一无所获)”可知，冬天来了，不能满足日常基本需求困扰着作者。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.(不要因为你认为可能更有趣的事情而辞职，要因为你无法停止思考的事情而辞职)”可知，我们要辞职去找一份新工作是为了追求我们真正渴望的东西。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.(最后，享受它。自由是你的，如果你能让它发挥作用，那就再好不过了)”可知，作者对成为自由职业者可能持支持态度。故选C。
18 years ago, a 14-year-old boy from Kasungu district in Malawi was forced to drop out of school for lack of fees. At the same time, a severe famine was destroying his village, claiming people’s lives and leaving desperation in its wake.
This was a situation to break the strongest of minds but William Kamkwamba did not give up. Young as he was, he knew that education was where his future lay. He found hope in the library and feasted on the knowledge that he harvested from its books. It was there that he came across a science textbook entitled Using Energy. He learned that he could generate electricity using wind. The youngster realized that, if mastered, this power could help his village in exceptional ways.
Armed with determination and an iron will, the teenager set out to build a windmill out of random materials from a scrapyard (垃圾场). Though his outside world was collapsing to dust, the youngster did not hesitate about his purpose. He defended himself from all doubt and criticism. He worked tirelessly until his dream of bringing electricity to his village became reality. Soon, he was caught in the center of media attention that took him to new places that he would never have stepped on without his invention.
In his village, the dust has not settled yet and the winds of change continue to blow across the land. Windmills pump water to irrigate crops, sweeping away another period of hunger. William’s former primary school boasts new and stronger buildings, thanks to the help of well-wishers and the villagers’ united efforts.
What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune is set in stone. William refused to be a school drop-out forever.
He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got tough. He was able to rise above poverty to become a graduate from one of America’s best universities, Dartmouth College.
5．What inspired William to bring electricity to his village
A．His realization of the impact of electricity. B．His awareness of the role of education.
C．The science textbook entitled Using Energy. D．The severe famine destroying his village.
6．What can we learn from paragraph 3
A．All people didn’t support William’s dream at first.
B．The public had little interest in William’s invention.
C．The invention enabled William to make a big fortune.
D．The windmill is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
7．What does the underlined words “set in stone”in the last paragraph mean
A．Visible. B．Avoidable. C．Unchangeable. D．Unpredictable.
8．What message does the author want to convey in this story
A．Knowledge feasts mind and education promises wealth.
B．Necessity inspires invention and hardship makes heroes.
C．Criticism promotes success and doubt facilitates creation.
D．Adversity motivates inspiration and support pushes solutions.
【答案】5．C 6．A 7．C 8．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了少年William Kamkwamba通过废品改造，把村里通电的梦想成为现实。风车抽水灌溉庄稼，缓解了当地的饥荒。
5．细节理解题。根据第二段“It was there that he came across a science textbook entitled Using Energy. He learned that he could generate electricity using wind. The youngster realized that, if mastered, this power could help his village in exceptional ways.(在那里，他看到了一本名为《使用能源》的科学教科书。他了解到他可以利用风发电。这个年轻人意识到，如果掌握了这种力量，他可以以不同寻常的方式帮助他的村庄)”可知，科学教科书《使用能源》激励威廉把电带到他的村庄。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据第三段“He defended himself from all doubt and criticism.(他为自己辩护，不受任何怀疑和批评)”可知，起初并不是所有人都支持威廉的梦想。故选A。
7．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune”以及后文“He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got tough.(他为自己的问题寻求解决方案，即使情况变得艰难，他也会继续战斗)”可知，一个看似绝望的情况已经变成了一个鼓舞人心的故事，说明没有什么不幸是一成不变的，故划线词意思是“不变的”。故选C。
8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune is set in stone. William refused to be a school drop-out forever. He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got
tough. He was able to rise above poverty to become a graduate from one of America’s best universities, Dartmouth College.(一个看似绝望的情况已经变成了一个鼓舞人心的故事，激励着我们每一个人，让我们相信没有什么不幸是一成不变的。威廉拒绝永远做一个辍学者。他为自己的问题寻求解决方案，即使情况变得艰难，他也会继续战斗。他能够摆脱贫困，成为美国最好的大学之一达特茅斯学院的毕业生)”结合文章主要讲述了少年William Kamkwamba通过废品改造，把村里通电的梦想成为现实。风车抽水灌溉庄稼，缓解了当地的饥荒。可知，作者想在这个故事中表达需要激发发明，困难造就英雄。故选B。
3.（2024届浙江省绍兴市柯桥区高三三模试题）Sandoval, who comes from Los Angeles, has traveled and filmed in over 50 countries across seven continents and now lives in China. “In 2008, tired of my studio work in the U.S, I came to China, thinking I would be here one or two years, but it has turned out to be 16 years!” he said. He hopes his photographs will inspire others to embark on adventures as well.
Sandoval is a professional photographer and learned commercial photography at what was then the Brooks Institute of Photography. With the hope of trying something different for himself, he went to Chengdu in Southwest China to live in October 2008 and has traveled throughout the country since then.
In the beginning, he did editorial work for magazines both in and outside Sichuan, such as Vogue. Then he worked with the Sichuan tourism department to produce travel brochures, and also on ad campaigns for destinations for corporate companies.
To him, Chengdu is the capital of a laid-back lifestyle. He was delighted to see that residents, dressed stylishly or comfortably, strolled in the streets “as slowly as snails”. Almost a “walking encyclopedia” of Chengdu, Sandoval covered every corner of Chengdu and recorded Chengduese and their lives with his camera, listening to the sound of mahjong tiles being shuffled and music from traditional stringed instruments.
He also goes from place to place with his heavy travel kit. The varied culture and vast, beautiful land has kept him in China much longer than he had planned in the beginning. He remembers a wide range of adventures like exploring a local vineyard and local wine in Yinchuan City, a riding performance by a Mongolian ethnic group in the Shuidonggou Horse Riding Show, and then the totally different experience of visiting the Hainan Free Trade Port in the south.
He thinks he has done a lot in “this beautiful and vast country” with his “travel photos”. “I try to show people the beauty of where I go. I try to inspire them to travel and go to places. I’m hoping to do more international work,” he said.
9．Why did Sandoval come to China
A．He was not good at studio work. B．He wanted to step out of the comfort zone.
C．He had a preference for international work. D．He was attracted by the picturesque nature of China.
10．What does the underlined word “laid-back” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．Leisurely. B．Simple. C．Luxurious. D．Healthy.
11．Sandoval’s experiences around China are mentioned in Paragraph 5 to show _______.
A．Sandoval’s diverse hobbies B．Sandoval’s desire for new careers
C．Sandoval’s superb photo technique D．Sandoval’s fascination for Chinese culture
12．What is the writing purpose of this passage
A．To call on readers to take up photography.
B．To praise Sandoval for spreading Chinese culture.
C．To facilitate the development of tourism in Chengdu.
D．To introduce the experience of a professional photographer.
【答案】9．B 10．A 11．D 12．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了专业摄影师Sandoval的故事，他来自洛杉矶，曾在全球50多个国家旅行和拍摄，后来为了寻求新的生活体验来到中国，原本计划只待一两年，却意外地在中国生活了16年，通过照片展示了中国的美丽，还记录下了成都人和他们的生活。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“With the hope of trying something different for himself, he went to Chengdu in Southwest China to live in October 2008 and has traveled throughout the country since then. (2008年10月，怀揣着尝试一些不同的东西的希望，他去了中国西南部的成都生活，从那时起，他就在全国各地旅行)”可知，Sandoval到中国来是因为他想走出自己的舒适区，尝试一些不同的东西。故选B项。
10．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“He was delighted to see that residents, dressed stylishly or comfortably, strolled in the streets “as slowly as snails”. (他很高兴看到居民们穿着时髦或舒适，在街上“像蜗牛一样慢”地散步)”可知，成都的居民们非常自如地在街上慢慢地散步。由此可知，当地的生活方式是悠闲的，画线词意思应该是“悠闲的，闲散的”，与Leisurely意思相近。故选A项。
11．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The varied culture and vast, beautiful land has kept him in China much longer than he had planned in the beginning. He remembers a wide range of adventures like exploring a local vineyard and local wine in Yinchuan City, a riding performance by a Mongolian ethnic group in the Shuidonggou Horse Riding Show, and then the totally different experience of visiting the Hainan Free Trade Port in the south. (多样的文化和广袤美丽的土地使他在中国停留的时间比他最初计划的要长得多。他记得各种各样的冒险经历，比如在银川市探索当地的葡萄园和当地的葡萄酒，在水洞沟骑马表演中观看蒙古民族的骑马表演，然后参观南方海南自由贸易港的完全不同的体验)”可推知，这里提到了Sandoval在中国的经历，以显示他对中国文化的迷恋。故选D项。
12．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Sandoval, who comes from Los Angeles, has traveled and filmed in over 50 countries across seven continents and now lives in China. (Sandoval来自洛杉矶，曾在七大洲的50多个国家旅行和拍摄，现在住在中国)”可知，文章讲述了专业摄影师Sandoval的故事。他来自洛杉矶，曾在全球50多个国家旅行和拍摄，后来为了寻求新的生活体验来到中国，原本计划只待一两年，却意外地在中国生活了16年，通过照片展示了中国的美丽，还记录下了成都人和他们的生活。因此，文章的目的应该是介绍一位专业摄影师的经历。故选D项。
4.（2024届广东省东莞市三模试题）One Saturday in December, Annacarin Elf, the head of operations at Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day.
It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children's section and others were searching for books on the computer.
It seemed that Elf's colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays. visitors just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. It later turns out that 446 locals visited the city library borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What's remarkable is that people checked out their books through the library's electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been retuned!
Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community.
Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It's amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated and so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experiment to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff.
13．Why did Elf feel surprised after entering the library
A．The library staff were in it. B．People kept reading on holidays.
C．People came in without permission. D．It was used though supposed to be closed.
14．What did Elf do that Saturday
A．She left the library open. B．She asked the staff back.
C．She apologized to the visitors. D．She read books in the library.
15．What do many Swedes think of the behavior of Gothenburg locals
A．It displays community spirit. B．It gives the library much uplift.
C．It is a positive reaction to society. D．It strengthens trust between people.
16．What does the author want to convey through the story
A．People tend to show care for others. B．Life is always full of the unexpected.
C．Libraries can be automated sometimes. D．A library can bring out the best in people.
【答案】13．D 14．C 15．A 16．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了在瑞典哥德堡市的一个图书馆，虽然图书馆在新年假期应该关闭，但是由于工作人员忘记锁门，市民们仍然像平常一样使用图书馆，而且他们都通过图书馆的电子自助系统借阅了书籍，所有的书都已经归还。
13．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day. ”（她注意到门是开着的，她走进图书馆，惊讶地看到人们像平常一样在使用图书馆。）以及第二段“It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday.”（图书馆原本应该在新年假期关闭）可知，Elf感到惊讶的原因是图书馆虽然应该关闭，但是仍然被使用。故选D。
14．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem.”（然后她对所做的错误和给他们带来的问题表示遗憾。）可知，Elf向访客道歉。故选C。
15．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community.”（许多瑞典人对这种对图书馆的尊重的积极示范做出了积极的反应，这个中心可以被看作是社区的标志，而当地人的行为加强了他们对社区的归属感。）可知，许多瑞典人认为哥德堡当地人的行为展示了社区精神。故选A。
16．推理判断题。根据全文内容，讲述了在瑞典哥德堡市的一个图书馆，虽然图书馆在新年假期应该关闭，但是由于工作人员忘记锁门，市民们仍然像平常一样使用图书馆，而且他们都通过图书馆的电子自助系统借阅了书籍，所有的书都已经归还。作者通过这个故事想要传达的是图书馆可以激发人们最好的一面。故选D。
5.（2024届河北省石家庄市高中毕业年级教学质量检测）When she was 61, Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean. In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents. “We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.”
But after 42 days on the water, Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean. “I was exhausted and I was also so proud of myself,” she says.
Davies began rowing when she was 53, after spotting a six-oar (桨) rowing boat in Bristol harbor. Attracted by its size and appearance, she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run. “As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”
It wasn’t until 2017, though, that her Atlantic plans were born. Suffering from a herniated disc (椎间盘突出), she was only able to crawl out of bed. “I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she says. “One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.”
After successful surgery, Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows. Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence. Soon after, she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately.
“In June, I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year. After all, we need things to look back on.” she says.
17．What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic
A．She fell apart and abandoned the task.
B．She suffered a lot during the process.
C．She was the oldest woman to finish it.
D．She rowed along with six other women.
18．How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row
A．Painful. B．Frightened.
C．Confident. D．Impressed.
19．What inspired Davies to row across an ocean
A．A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat.
B．Support from a boat company.
C．Stories of some women adventurers.
D．Sufferings from her back pain.
20．Which of the following best describes Davies
A．Caring and open-minded. B．Humble and self-motivated.
C．Determined and easy-going. D．Strong-willed and ambitious.
【答案】17．B 18．D 19．C 20．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Sian Davies在61岁时决定划船穿越大西洋的经历和她的感受。
17．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.”（我们每三小时轮换一次划船，每六小时只能睡一小时左右。前15天，我一直晕船，几乎什么都没吃。我只是划船和倒下。我经历了一些非常黑暗的时期。）可知，Davies在过程中遭受了很多苦难。故选B。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”（一上水，我就爱上了它。感觉全身在运动，新鲜的空气在皮肤上，真是太棒了。）可知，Davies对她的第一次尝试划船感到印象深刻。故选D。
19．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.”（有一天，我在读一些女性冒险家的故事，突然意识到，一旦恢复健康，我会划船穿越大洋。）可知，一些女性冒险家的故事激发了Davies划船穿越大洋的灵感。故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段“In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents.”（2021年3月，她是12名船员中的一员，他们从特内里费岛出发，踏上了3000英里的旅程，与阳光、盐和激流作斗争）以及最后一段“I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year”（今年晚些时候，我还想骑摩托车穿越喜马拉雅山）可知，她是一个意志坚强和有雄心壮志的人。故选D。
6.（2024届吉林省吉林地区高三三模试题）It wasn’t until after I graduated from college, and realized that there’s no such thing as all-encompassing (包罗万象) knowledge, that I was able to read for pleasure. A sense of curiosity directed me and I started to see dictionaries as field guides to the life of language. Looking up words felt
less like a failing than an admission that there are lots of things I don’t know and an opportunity to discover just how many.
I prize my 1954 copy of Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition. I often consult it, during evening games of Scrabble or midday magazine reading. When I come across unfamiliar words while reading novels, I look them up. When I start encountering these words elsewhere, the linguistic (语言的) universe seems to shrink to the size of a small town.
Dictionaries heighten my senses: They direct my attention into a conversation with language. They make me wonder what other things I’m blind to because I haven’t taught myself to notice them yet. Recently spotted examples include orrery, “a mechanical model, usually clockwork, devised to represent the motions of the moon and Earth (and sometimes also other planets) around the sun.” The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) also tells me that the word comes from the fourth Earl of Orrery, for whom a copy of the first machine was made, around 1700. Useful Obviously not. Satisfying Deeply.
Wikipedia and Google answer questions with more questions, opening up pages you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain complex ones. Using one feels as if I’m prying open an oyster (蚝) rather than falling down a rabbit hole. Why leave solvable mysteries up to guesswork
For me, dictionaries are a door into that kind of uncalculated knowledge-seeking. They remind me that following your curiosity instead of brushing it aside is one of the best ways I know to feel connected to more than what’s right in front of you.
21．What can we know about the author
A．He merely read for fun before graduation.
B．He longed to learn about all knowledge.
C．He considered dictionaries chances of enrichment.
D．He admitted being a failure when learning languages.
22．Why does the author mention the example of orrery in paragraph 3
A．To introduce a word. B．To indicate a finding.
C．To clarify a concept. D．To support a statement.
23．What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Encountering new problems. B．Entering a different world.
C．Acquiring essential common sense. D．Simplifying tough questions.
24．According to the passage, which of the following can best describe dictionaries
A．Jaw-dropping. B．Eye-opening. C．Mind-numbing. D．Labour-saving.
【答案】21．C 22．D 23．A 24．B
【导语】本文为记叙文，讲述了使用词典给作者带来的好处。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段“Looking up words felt less like a failing than an admission that there are lots of things I don’t know and an opportunity to discover just how many.(查单词与其说是一种失败，不如说是一种承认，我
不知道的东西很多，而且有机会发现到底有多少)”可知，作者认为字典有丰富知识的机会。故选C。
22．推理判断题。根据第三段“They make me wonder what other things I’m blind to because I haven’t taught myself to notice them yet. Recently spotted examples include orrery, “a mechanical model, usually clockwork, devised to represent the motions of the moon and Earth (and sometimes also other planets) around the sun.”(它们让我怀疑还有什么东西是我视而不见的，因为我还没有教会自己去注意它们。最近发现的例子包括orrery：“一种机械模型，通常是发条装置，用来表示月球和地球(有时也包括其他行星)围绕太阳的运动。”)”可推知，作者在第3段提到了orrery的例子是为了支持一项声明。故选D。
23．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Wikipedia and Google answer questions with more questions, opening up pages you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain complex ones.(维基百科和谷歌用更多的问题回答问题，打开你从未问过的页面。但是字典建立在常识的基础上，用简单的词来解释复杂的词)”可知，词典可以简洁的方式解释复杂的问题，而其他网站则以更多的问题来回答你的问题，没有达到解决的目的。由此可知falling down a rabbit hole 意指没有解决问题反而遇到新的问题。可知，故选A。
24．推理判断题。根据最后一段“For me, dictionaries are a door into that kind of uncalculated knowledge-seeking. They remind me that following your curiosity instead of brushing it aside is one of the best ways I know to feel connected to more than what’s right in front of you.(对我来说，字典是一扇通往那种未经计算的求知之门。他们提醒我，跟随你的好奇心，而不是置之不理，是我所知道的最好的方式之一，让你觉得自己与眼前的事物有更多的联系)”可推知，词典丰富了知识，打开了作者的视野。故选B。
7.（2024届福建省高三下学期模拟预测）Kelli Boehle says her son Nik was an amazing and caring person. Nik was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer in 2008 when he was 17. He passed away in 2012. But Nik’s kindness and generosity have lived on long after his death.
After he was diagnosed and started treatment, Nik was granted (给予) a wish experience from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “For just this period of time, we didn’t think about cancer, ”Kelli Boehle said. “All we thought about was enjoying our time together. ”
In 2009, Nik met another young man Nate, who was also going through cancer treatment. He’d been diagnosed a month after turning 18, and Nik learned he was too old to qualify for a wish. The night before Nik passed away, he asked his mother to help ensure that young adults fighting cancer could have their wishes come true too.
“It was like a seed he planted that just wouldn’t stop coming into my mind, ” she said. In 2012, Kelli Boehle started Nik’s Wish. The nonprofit grants wishes to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are battling cancer. Nate was the organization’s first wish recipient. “It’s meant to bring them joy and know that they’re loved and that we’re fighting for them, too, ”Kelli Boehle said.
Recently, 19-year-old Jordan Morrow received her wish to attend a Taylor Swift concert as part of a trip to Los Angeles. For Morrow, who has spent the last year battling brain cancer, going to the concert has done more than lift her spirits. “I think it’s something to get me through whatever comes my way, ”she said. “And I’m
thankful for Nik’s Wish for that. ”
In the 11 years since Nik passed away, the organization has granted more than 300 wishes across more than 30 states. In the beginning, Kelli Boehle says she wasn’t sure she could be a wish maker and work closely with the young adults. But now, it’s her favorite thing to do.
25．What is the goal of Nik’s Wish
A．To make commercial profits. B．To cure the youth of their cancer.
C．To ease young patients of pains. D．To support young adults fighting cancer.
26．Which word best describes Kelli Boehle
A．Intelligent. B．Selfless. C．Straightforward. D．Ambitious.
27．What can we learn from Jordan Morrow’s words
A．She survived the deadly disease. B．She was granted more than one wish.
C．She was motivated by the organization. D．She lifted people’s spirits by performing.
28．What is the best title for the text
A．Pay-It-Forward: A Mother’s Last Wish
B．Cancer Battles: Stories of Hope and Perseverance
C．Nik’s Wish: Fulfilling Wishes for Young Cancer Fighters
D．Make-A-Wish Foundation: Granting Dreams to Young Adults
【答案】25．D 26．B 27．C 28．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Kelli Boehle创办非盈利组织Nik’s Wish，帮助与癌症作斗争的年轻人实现愿望的故事。
25．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“In 2012, Kelli Boehle started Nik’s Wish. The nonprofit grants wishes to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are battling cancer.(2012年，Kelli Boehle创办了Nik’s Wish。这家非营利组织向年龄在18到24岁之间与癌症作斗争的年轻人提供愿望。)”可知，这个组织的目标是支持年轻人对抗癌症。故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The night before Nik passed away, he asked his mother to help ensure that young adults fighting cancer could have their wishes come true too.( 尼克去世的前一晚，他请求母亲帮助确保那些与癌症作斗争的年轻人也能实现他们的愿望。)”和文章第四段““It was like a seed he planted that just wouldn’t stop coming into my mind, ” she said. In 2012, Kelli Boehle started Nik’s Wish. The nonprofit grants wishes to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are battling cancer.(“这就像他种下的一颗种子，一直萦绕在我的脑海里，”她说。2012年，Kelli Boehle创办了Nik’s Wish。这家非营利组织向年龄在18到24岁之间与癌症作斗争的年轻人提供愿望。)”可知，Kelli Boehle创办非盈利组织，帮助与癌症作斗争的年轻人，由此可推知，她是无私的。故选B。
27．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“For Morrow, who has spent the last year battling brain cancer, going to the concert has done more than lift her spirits. “I think it’s something to get me through whatever comes my way, ”she said. “And I’m thankful for Nik’s Wish for that. ”(对莫罗来说，去年她一直在与脑癌作斗争，去听音乐会不仅
仅是提振了她的精神。她说:“我认为这是一种让我度过难关的东西。”“我很感谢尼克的愿望。”)”可推知，从Jordan Morrow的话中，我们可以知道她受到组织的激励。故选C。
28．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“In 2012, Kelli Boehle started Nik’s Wish. The nonprofit grants wishes to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are battling cancer.(2012年，Kelli Boehle创办了Nik’s Wish。这家非营利组织向年龄在18到24岁之间与癌症作斗争的年轻人提供愿望。)”可知，文章主要讲述了文章讲述了Kelli Boehle创办非盈利组织Nik’s Wish，帮助与癌症作斗争的年轻人实现愿望的故事。故选C。
8.（2024届山西省省际名校高三联考三试题）Charlie Jeffers, 17, a senior at Redwood High School in Marin County, Calif., has loved Lego since age 4. His room is full of Lego bricks. Noticing his friends start throwing away their old Lego collections, he hatched a plan. “Legos are pricey,” he noted. “Many can’t afford them.” He started collecting unwanted Lego parts from friends and neighbors, spreading the word through community notices and door-to-door visits.
The response was surprising. Donations of old Lego sets poured in, propelling Jeffers to formalize his efforts under the banner of Pass the Bricks. Together with a dedicated team of volunteers, Jeffers and his teammates carefully clean, sort, and repurpose collected Lego pieces into imaginative sets. These sets, each with roughly 20 to 60 pieces, are carefully made to create scenes such as blind dates or family photoshoots. Since its start in 2020, Pass the Bricks has made a significant success. With over 3,000 sets donated to date, Jeffers and his team are driven by two purposes: to reduce landfill waste and to provide Legos to children who might otherwise go without. Jeffers stresses the educational value of Lego, emphasizing its capacity to inspire creativity and learning.
Pass the Bricks has since expanded its reach nationwide, with volunteers in several states distributing sets to local charities. To ensure each set is presented with care, Jeffers uses donations and personal funds from his job at a gym to purchase affordable cardboard gift boxes online. These sets, accompanied by instructions and a photo of the finished product, are distributed to various organizations and directly to children at local schools.
Despite his approaching to college, Jeffers remains devoted to his commitment to Pass the Bricks. He plans to continue and expand the initiative, driven by a desire to share the joy and educational benefits of Lego with as many children as possible. “We’re grateful to share them with the kids and families we serve,” Jeffers expresses. Reflecting on his own Lego-filled childhood, he acknowledges its profound influence. “I aim to provide others with the same chance,” he emphasizes, echoing his ongoing commitment to sharing the joy of Lego with all.
29．What is the primary purpose of Pass the Bricks
A．To generate profit from selling Lego sets.
B．To recycle old Lego pieces and reduce waste.
C．To compete with other Lego manufacturers.
D．To promote the use of Legos in professional settings.
30．Which best replaces the word “propelling” in paragraph 2
A．Forcing. B．Preventing. C．Urging. D．Expecting.
31．How does Jeffers ensure that each set is presented with care
A．By relying on community contributions.
B．By investing in appropriate packaging materials.
C．By securing financial support through various means.
D．By distributing with charitable organizations nationwide.
32．What does Jeffers hope to achieve by continuing Pass the Bricks
A．Establishing a sustainable company.
B．Earning recognition for his dedication.
C．Enhancing personal satisfaction and growth.
D．Sharing Lego joy with many children and families.
【答案】29．B 30．C 31．B 32．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Charlie Jeffers在高中时期发起的一个名为“Pass the Bricks”的项目，该项目旨在回收旧乐高积木，减少垃圾填埋，并将这些积木重新组装后捐赠给需要的孩子们。
29．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Jeffers and his team are driven by two purposes: to reduce landfill waste and to provide Legos to children who might otherwise go without.”（杰弗斯和他的团队有两个目标：减少垃圾填埋和为可能没有乐高玩具的孩子们提供乐高。）可推知，Pass the Bricks的主要目的是回收旧乐高积木并减少垃圾。故选B。
30．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“Donations of old Lego sets poured in,”（旧乐高积木的捐赠如潮水般涌入）可知，旧乐高积木的捐赠如潮水般涌入，推动着杰弗斯在“Pass the Bricks”的旗帜下正式开展他的工作。这里的“propelling”意为“推动，促使”，与urge意思一致，故选C。
31．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“To ensure each set is presented with care, Jeffers uses donations and personal funds from his job at a gym to purchase affordable cardboard gift boxes online.”（为了确保每套积木都被精心呈现，杰弗斯使用捐款和他在健身房工作的个人资金在线购买价格合理的纸板礼盒。）可推知，杰弗斯通过投资适当的包装材料来确保每套积木都被精心呈现。故选B。
32．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I aim to provide others with the same chance,” he emphasizes, echoing his ongoing commitment to sharing the joy of Lego with all.”（‘我希望给其他人提供同样的机会，’他强调，这回应了他对与所有人分享乐高的乐趣的持续承诺。）可推知，杰弗斯希望通过继续“Pass the Bricks”项目，与很多的孩子和家庭分享乐高的乐趣。故选D。
9.（2024届安徽省蚌埠市高三第三次教学质量检查）In June 1985, two British mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates made the first-ever climb of the West Face of the 21,000 foot snow-covered Siula Grande mountain in Peru. It was exceptionally tough — but nothing compared to what was to come. Early in the descent (斜坡), Simpson fell and broke his right knee. Yates could have abandoned him but managed to find a way of lowering him down the mountain in a series of difficult drops blinded by snow and cold. Then Simpson fell into a crevasse (冰隙) and Yates eventually had no choice but to cut the rope, utterly convinced that his friend was now dead.
In his subsequent book on the climb entitled “Touching The Void”, Joe Simpson wrote: “As I gazed at the distant moraines (冰碛石), I knew that I must at least try. I would probably die out there amid those rocks. The thought didn’t alarm me. It seemed reasonable, matter-of-fact. That was how it was. I could aim for something. If I died, well, that wasn’t so surprising, but I wouldn’t have just waited for it to happen. The horror of dying no longer affected me as it had in the crevasse. I now had the chance to confront it and struggle against it. My leg would hurt when I fell and when I couldn’t get up I would die.”
The survival of Simpson himself was extraordinary. That somehow found a way of climbing out of the crevasse after 12 hours and then dragged himself six miles back to camp, going three days and nights without food or drink, would be the stuff of heroic fiction if it was not so true. Indeed, six operations and two years later, he was even back climbing. All because, against all the odds, he tried.
33．What happened to Simpson
A．He went blind in the accident. B．He was hurt for lack of the rope.
C．He had his knee injured in the descent. D．He was deserted into a crevasse on purpose.
34．What did Simpson do in the crevasse
A．He tried to remove the rocks. B．He struggled for food and drink.
C．He thought about his dead friend. D．He stayed calm to rescue himself.
35．What does the underlined word “confront” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Face up to. B．Give way to. C．Get away with. D．Come up with.
36．What message does the text mainly convey
A．No way is impossible to wisdom. B．Nothing is hard to the man who will try.
C．The good seaman is known in bad weather. D．Good company on the road is the shortest cut.
【答案】33．C 34．D 35．A 36．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述登山者Joe Simpson在被冰雪覆盖的山上膝盖受伤并掉进冰隙，在困难重重的情况下，他保持冷静，设法尝试自救的励志故事。
33．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Early in the descent (斜坡), Simpson fell and broke his right knee.(到斜坡不久，Simpson摔倒了，摔断了右膝盖)”可知，Simpson在斜坡中摔倒，膝盖受伤，故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As I gazed at the distant moraines (冰碛石), I knew that I must at least try. I would probably die out there amid those rocks. The thought didn’t alarm me. It seemed reasonable, matter-of-fact. That was how it was. I could aim for something. If I died, well, that wasn’t so surprising, but I wouldn’t have just waited for it to happen. (当我凝视着远处的冰碛石时，我知道我至少必须尝试一下。我可能会死在这些岩石中。这种想法并没有吓到我。这似乎是合理的、实事求是的。事情就是这样。我可以以一些事情为目标。如果我死了，也没什么好惊讶的，但我也不会坐等死亡发生)”和第三段中“That somehow found a way of climbing out of the crevasse after 12 hours(不知怎么的，他在12个小时后爬出了冰隙，然后拖着身体回到6英里外的营地)”可知，Simpson在冰隙中保持冷静自救，故选D。
35．词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“The horror of dying no longer affected me as it had in the crevasse.(死亡的恐
惧不再像在冰隙里那样影响着我)”以及其后的“struggle against it(与它抗争)”可知，此处指“直面恐惧并与之抗争”，confront意为“直面，面对”，故选A。
36．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段中“All because, against all the odds, he tried.(这一切都是因为，尽管困难重重，他还是去尝试)”可知，文章主要讲述登山者Joe Simpson膝盖受伤并掉进冰隙，在困难重重的情况下，他保持冷静，设法尝试自救，最终得以幸存，所以文章主要传达了“世上无难事，只要肯尝试”的道理，故选B。
10.（2024届山东省青岛市高三第三次适应性检测试题）One Sunday, we arrived home from a wedding to find our neighbors siting among a pile of buckets, bot les, and anything they could fill water in. After inquiring, they said they had been waiting for the water truck. In some parts of Johannesburg, South Africa, homes have not had water in their taps for weeks and months on end.
Thankfully, my dad’s planning ahead blessed our home with a precious borehole (钻井) that provides us with freshwater every day. Sometimes, because we are off the grid (网格), we are not even aware of what is happening around us, especially with the lack of water-until we see people queuing up, waiting for the water trucks the government sends. Often, the trucks are late or run out of water before reaching our street.
In the spirit of Ubuntu, a Zulu (祖鲁语) term meaning humanity that also translates to: “I am because we are”, we encouraged the neighbors to collect their water from our borehole. We opened the gate and connected the pipe. Very quickly, the word spread, and old and young gathered with various-sized containers to collect this life-giving liquid. There was much laughter and chatter, along with some singing as bucket after bucket was filled. It was heartwarming to watch the young help the elderly carry their water home before returning for their own bucket. And as long as our family’s borehole is working, we practice Ubuntu.
“It is not safe to let strangers on to your property,” some say. But humanity drives us to take the risk because the burden is lessened when shared. It is what we need for our collective survival.
A simple act of sharing water has spread hope in the community that we can overcome the difficulties we face together.
37．What did the author find when arriving home
A．Plastic bottles piled upon the road.
B．Neighbors were short of water.
C．Water trucks were out of service.
D．Public facilities were damaged.
38．What is the father like according to paragraph 2
A．Forward-looking. B．Hard-working. C．Well-educated. D．Self-confident.
39．Which of the following best interprets the spirit of Ubuntu
A．One good tum deserves another.
B．A man can do no more than he can.
C．Hardship makes a man wise, not rich.
D．We are stronger when standing together.
40．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Property. B．Humanity. C．Risk. D．Burden.
【答案】37．B 38．A 39．D 40．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者一家在南非约翰内斯堡的某个经常缺水地区的生活经历。由于政府送水车经常晚到或水不够用，当地居民面临着严重的用水问题。作者家因为有一个钻井而能够每天获得淡水，于是他们秉持着“Ubuntu”（我为人人，人人为我）的精神，开放家门，让邻居们从自家的钻井中取水。这一举动展现了人性中的善良和分享精神，以及这种精神对于社区团结和生存的重要性。
37．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“One Sunday, we arrived home from a wedding to find our neighbors siting among a pile of buckets, bot les, and anything they could fill water in. After inquiring, they said they had been waiting for the water truck.(一个星期天，我们从婚礼上回到家，发现邻居们正坐在一堆水桶、瓶子和其他可以装水的容器旁边。经过询问，他们说他们一直在等水车。)”可知，作者回家时发现邻居们缺水。故选B。
38．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Thankfully, my dad’s planning ahead blessed our home with a precious borehole (钻井) that provides us with freshwater every day.(幸运的是，我爸爸未雨绸缪，为我们家安装了一个珍贵的钻井，每天为我们提供淡水。)”可知，作者的父亲具有前瞻性，提前规划并安装了钻井，为家里提供了每天的新鲜水。故选A。
39．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“In the spirit of Ubuntu, a Zulu (祖鲁语) term meaning humanity that also translates to: “I am because we are”, we encouraged the neighbors to collect their water from our borehole.(本着“Ubuntu”的精神，这是一个祖鲁语词汇，意为“人性”，也译作“我为人人，人人为我”，我们鼓励邻居们从我们的水井里取水。)”可知，在文章中提到Ubuntu的含义是“我为人人，人人为我”，这体现了团结和互助的精神。作者也鼓励邻居们从他们家的钻井取水，体现了这种精神。因此，最能解释Ubuntu精神的是“我们站在一起时更强大”。故选D。
40．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“But humanity drives us to take the risk because the burden is lessened when shared.(但人性驱使我们冒险，因为当大家共同分担时，负担就会减轻。)”可知，这句话中的“it”指的是前面提到的“humanity”，即人性。故选B。
11.（2024届河南省名校联盟考前模拟大联考高三三模试题）As a senior resident, I often distributed poems to my team, printing and posting them above the computers in our hospital workrooms. Once, during a rare quiet moment in the ICU, with permission from my colleagues (同事), I read a couple of poems out loud. I remember watching my colleagues’ eyes close and their bodies visibly relax as the words washed over them.
Since then, I have shared poems — my own and others’ — in talks at my institution and across the country. I’ve also led other healthcare providers in creative writing exercises during workshops, lectures and classes. Many institutions host book clubs, story slams, film screenings and other opportunities for medical learners to engage with the humanities (人文学科).
While poetry can be frightening to some, many contemporary poems provide approachable emotional
experiences. Pieces like Safiya Sinclair’s “Notes on the State of Virginia” fully illustrate how a place that seems innocent or even beautiful to some can be upsetting to others. Monica Sok’s “ABC for Refugees” powerfully paints a portrait of a young child caught between languages and cultures — a reality that many pediatric (儿科的) patients face. “Ode to Small Towns” by Tyree Daye overturn s common assumptions about rural life. In “Medical History”, Nicole Sealey shares a patient’s perspective (视角) on a part of health care that, for many of my students and colleagues, has been reduced to a series of check boxes on a computer screen. These and other poems provide fertile ground for enhanced understanding of the human condition, as well as inspiration for a clinician’s own potentially transformative reflective writing.
The possibilities for cooperation between literature and medicine are wide open. I believe all clinicians have a role in recognizing and dealing with how everyone has been shaped by an unreasonable society. The history, sociopolitical context, imaginative perspective and reflective practices the humanities offer may improve the practice of medicine. Through understanding others’ experiences and reflecting critically on their own, every clinician can move closer to being the kind of healer they intend to be.
41．Why did the author like to share poems at work
A．To cure his patients. B．To bring in the humanities.
C．To make his colleagues amazed. D．To practice for a competition.
42．Whose poem may change people’s beliefs about the countryside
A．Tyree Daye’s. B．Monica Sok’s.
C．Safiya Sinclair’s. D．Nicole Sealey’s.
43．What does Nicole Sealey’s work seem to imply
A．It’s urgent to upgrade the medical equipment.
B．Doctors should have better medical skills.
C．There’s room for improvement in medical care.
D．A patient can be treated from different perspectives.
44．Which statement does the author probably agree with
A．The humanities help make a better doctor.
B．The clinicians are to shape our future society.
C．Doctors must learn from each other’s experiences.
D．Reflective writing greatly benefits a doctor’s skills.
【答案】41．B 42．A 43．C 44．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名医师通过在医院分享诗歌和引导创意写作，将人文艺术融入医学实践的经历。诗歌作为一种媒介，帮助医护人员增进情感共鸣、同理心及自我反思，从而在医疗工作中展现更多人性关怀，提升医疗质量。文章强调了文学与医学结合的重要性，认为这能培养出更富有同情心和全面性的治疗者。
41．推理判断题。根据第二段“Since then, I have shared poems—my own and others’—in talks at my institution and
across the country. I’ve also led other healthcare providers in creative writing exercises during workshops, lectures and classes. Many institutions host book clubs, story slams, film screenings and other opportunities for medical learners to engage with the humanities (人文学科).”（从那以后，我在学校和全国各地的演讲中分享我自己和别人的诗歌。我还在研讨会、讲座和课堂上带领其他医疗保健提供者进行创意写作练习。许多机构举办读书俱乐部、故事大赛、电影放映等活动，为医学学习者提供接触人文学科的机会。）可推知，作者喜欢在工作中分享诗歌是为了引入人文学科。故选B项。
42．细节理解题。根据第三段中““Ode to Small Towns” by Tyree Daye overturn s common assumptions about rural life.”（泰里·戴耶的《小镇颂》颠覆了我们对乡村生活的普遍看法。）可知，泰里·戴耶的诗能改变人们对乡村的看法。故选A项。
43．推理判断题。根据第三段中“In “Medical History”, Nicole Sealey shares a patient’s perspective(视角) on a part of health care that, for many of my students and colleagues, has been reduced to a series of check boxes on a computer screen. These and other poems provide fertile ground for enhanced understanding of the human condition, as well as inspiration for a clinician’s own potentially transformative reflective writing.”（在《医学史》一书中，妮可·西利分享了一位病人对医疗保健部分的看法，对我的许多学生和同事来说，这部分医疗保健已被简化为电脑屏幕上的一系列复选框。这些诗歌和其他诗歌为增进对人类状况的理解提供了肥沃的土壤，也为临床医生自己潜在的变革性反思写作提供了灵感。）可推知，妮可·西利的作品似乎暗示医疗保健还有改进的余地。故选C项。
44．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The possibilities for cooperation between literature and medicine are wide open. I believe all clinicians have a role in recognizing and dealing with how everyone has been shaped by an unreasonable society. The history, sociopolitical context, imaginative perspective and reflective practices the humanities offer may improve the practice of medicine. Through understanding others’ experiences and reflecting critically on their own, every clinician can move closer to being the kind of healer they intend to be.”（文学与医学合作的可能性非常大。我相信所有的临床医生都有责任认识到并处理每个人是如何被一个不合理的社会塑造的。人文学科提供的历史、社会政治背景、富有想象力的视角和反思实践可能会改善医学实践。通过理解他人的经历并批判性地反思自己，每个临床医生都能更接近于成为他们想成为的那种治疗师。）可推知，作者可能同意的观点是人文学科有助于培养更好的医生。故选A项。
12.（2024届湖北省荆州中学高三下学期第三次适应性考试试题）Debra Ferrell got the standard well wishes on Facebook on her 53rd birthday, but she got some unusual messages too. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (患孤独症的) and nonverbal, was extremely sad. Could Ferrell help
That message and the 30 or so others like it were exactly what Ferrell was looking for. To celebrate her 53rd, the longtime social service professional and well-known sweetie had put out a call on her Facebook page. She wanted to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month, and she needed information on people who could use one. When she got the note about the Minnesota family, she sent a wind chime (风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am near” written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old’s
bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants.
This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. For her 47th, in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization dedicated to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff.
Over the years, Ferrell has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found via Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favorite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use.
Ferrell pays for everything herself: gift cards, pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, and care packages, as well as the gas it takes to play fairy godmother. Her family often gives her some extra birthday cash with a serious warning not to spend it on anyone else, which she naturally ignores. “I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS!’ It’s Ferrell’s party, and she’ll give if she wants to.
45．What did Debra Ferrell receive on her birthday
A．Messages asking for help. B．Unusual birthday wishes.
C．Random gestures of kindness. D．Gifts from Love with Skin On.
46．What does Ferrell do on Pinterest
A．Share innovative ideas. B．Give away care packages.
C．Purchase gifts for strangers. D．Collect money for the needy.
47．What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A．Ferrel will hold a party. B．Ferrel cares little about her family.
C．Ferrel will continue helping strangers. D．Ferrel pays for everything for her family.
48．Which of the following words can best describe Ferrell
A．Loving and tolerant. B．Selfless and independent.
C．Determined and demanding. D．Generous and Warm-hearted.
【答案】45．A 46．A 47．C 48．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Debra Ferrell在53岁生日那天在她的博客上收到了祝福，但是也收到了求助信息，Debra Ferrell用实际行动为有需要的人提供帮助。
45．细节理解题。根据首段中的“Debra Ferrell got the standard well wishes on Facebook on her 53rd birthday, but she got some unusual messages too. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (患孤独症的) and nonverbal, was extremely sad. Could Ferrell help (Debra Ferrell在她53岁生日那天在Facebook上收到了标准的祝福，但她也收到了一些不寻常的信息。其中一则是关于明尼苏达州的一个家庭，他们四岁的儿子刚刚因癌症去世。他的哥哥患有患孤独症，不会说话，非常悲伤。Ferrell能帮上忙吗？)”可知，在Debra Ferrell 53岁生日这天她收到了很多人的祝福信息，也收到一些不寻常的信息，其中一则信息是有一个家庭遇到了很多的不幸，询问Ferrell是否可以帮忙，由此可知，在Debra Ferrell 53岁生日，她收到了需要帮助的人的信息。故选A项。
46．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“In another act of giving, she shares her favorite inexpensive and creative
gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. (在另一种给予行为中，她在Pinterest上分享了她最喜欢的廉价而有创意的礼物想法，供其他人使用。)”可知，在给予行为中，她在Pinterest上分享自己最喜欢的虽然便宜但是很有创意的礼物，以供他人使用，由此可知，Ferrell在Pinterest上分享给予行为的创意。故选A项。
47．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Over the years, Ferrell has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found via Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. (多年来，Ferrell已经接触过100多个陌生人，有些是通过Facebook上的号召找到的，有些是在她孙子的帮助下找到的。)”可知，多年来Ferrell持续帮助了很多人；结合尾段中的“Her family often gives her some extra birthday cash with a serious warning not to spend it on anyone else, which she naturally ignores. (她的家人经常给她一些额外的生日现金，并严厉警告她不要把这些钱花在别人身上，她自然会不予理睬。)”可知，虽然Ferrell的家人不希望她把生日现金花在别人身上，但Ferrell不会理会，由此可推断，Ferrell会一直坚持帮助陌生人。故选C项。
48．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“To celebrate her 53rd, the longtime social service professional and well-known sweetie had put out a call on her Facebook page. She wanted to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month, and she needed information on people who could use one. (为了庆祝她的53岁生日，这位长期从事社会服务的专业人士和众所周知的甜心在她的Facebook页面上发起了一个呼吁。她想在出生月底之前随机做53件善举，她需要了解哪些人需要这样做。)”可知，为庆祝她生日，她决定作53件善举，她需要了解哪些人需要这样做；结合第三段中的“This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. For her 47th, in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization dedicated to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. (这已经不是Ferrell第一次为她的生日送礼物了。2014年，在她47岁的时候，她创立了一个名为Love with Skin On的组织，致力于在她位于弗吉尼亚州罗阿诺克的家附近以及更远的地方做善事。)”可知，她不止一次的给其他人送生日礼物，还创立了慈善组织，致力于帮助她家附近以及更远的地方做善事；结合尾段中的“Her family often gives her some extra birthday cash with a serious warning not to spend it on anyone else, which she naturally ignores. (她的家人经常给她一些额外的生日现金，并严厉警告她不要把这些钱花在别人身上，她自然会不予理睬。)”可知，虽然Ferrell的家人不希望她把生日现金花在别人身上，但Ferrell不会理会，由此可知，她用不同的方式帮助有困难的人，所以她是热心的，在给其他人过生日时送上生日礼物，还会把家人给的生日现金花在别人身上，由此说明她是慷慨的，所以Ferrell是一个热心又慷慨的人。故选D项。
13.（2024届长沙市周南中学高三下学期第三次模拟试题）Herman the pigeon was rescued from a car dealership in Hilton, New York one year ago. The helpless bird, which turned out to be suffering from some neurological (神经系统的) condition, had been found sitting on the pavement for three days before his rescuers realized he was unable to fly.
After wildlife specialists declared Herman untreatable, they prepared to euthanize (使安乐死) him — that's when Sue Rogers stepped in to save him. Rogers is the founder of The Mia Foundation, a nonprofit committed to rescuing and rehabilitating animals with physical defects (缺陷). Over the course of the last year, Rogers has cared for Herman, keeping him in a small bed with high sides when not on daily outings to stimulate his little legs.
More recently, however, Herman was paired with an unlikely roommate: a Chihuahua puppy named Lundy who was unable to move his back legs. Rogers was amazed by how quickly Lundy befriended his feathered roommate. She had only briefly placed the two animals together in a bed before they started leaning close to each other. They have since become almost inseparable.
Furthermore, the foundation has been flooded with thousands of dollars in donations since Rogers posted some photos of Herman and Lundy to social media last week. "I never imagined the pictures of Lundy and Herman would touch so many people! Almost 5 million people in a little over 24 hours!! Their little story is being shared all over the world!" wrote Rogers. "And thank you also for the donations coming in," she added. "We really do need them as we have a few surgeries coming up soon! It brings me to tears to think that our little Herman is known worldwide now! And Lundy... well, who wouldn't love that sweet little thing "
49．Why was Herman unable to fly
A．He hurt his legs.
B．He had some mental issues.
C．He got wounds on his feather.
D．He developed some neurological disease.
50．What does the underlined word "rehabilitating" in paragraph 2 mean
A．recovering B．training C．protecting D．studying
51．What is Rogers' reaction to Herman and Lundy's being popular on the Internet
A．Awkward. B．Amazed. C．Disappointed. D．Anxious.
52．What can we learn from the story
A．Everything is hard in the beginning.
B．Misfortune never comes alone.
C．Where there is love there is life.
D．Actions speak louder than words.
【答案】49．D 50．A 51．B 52．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，叙述了两只受伤的动物在Sue Rogers的救助下成了形影不离的好朋友。Sue Rogers将它们的照片发布到了社交媒体上，感动了无数网友。
49．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The helpless bird, which turned out to be suffering from some neurological (神经系统的) condition, had been found sitting on the pavement for three days before his rescuers realized he was unable to fly.”（这只无助的鸟被发现患有一些神经系统的疾病，他在人行道上坐了三天，直到他的救援者意识到他不能飞翔。）可知，Herman不能飞翔是因为他患有神经系统的疾病。故选D。
50．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段划线词所在句“Rogers is the founder of The Mia Foundation, a nonprofit committed to rescuing and rehabilitating animals with physical defects.”（Rogers是The Mia Foundation的创始人，这是一个致力于拯救和rehabilitating有身体缺陷的动物的非营利组织。）以及下文“Over the course of the last year, Rogers has cared for Herman, keeping him in a small bed with high sides when not on daily outings to
stimulate his little legs.(在过去的一年里，Rogers一直在照顾Herman，当他不在日常外出时，他会把他放在一张高高的小床上，以刺激他的小腿)”可推知，Mia Foundation组织是专门让救助动物的，Rogers刺激 Herman的小腿也是为咯让他康复，再根据rescuing判断出，rehabilitating意为“使康复”，与recovering意思相近。故选A。
51．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““I never imagined the pictures of Lundy and Herman would touch so many people! Almost 5 million people in a little over 24 hours!! Their little story is being shared all over the world!” wrote Rogers.”（“我从未想过Lundy和Herman的照片会触动这么多人！在短短24小时内，几乎有500万人在关注！他们的小故事正在全世界分享！”Rogers写道。）可知，Rogers对Herman和Lundy在互联网上的受欢迎感到惊讶。故选B。
52．推理判断题。全文叙述了两只受伤的动物在Sue Rogers的救助下成了形影不离的好朋友。Sue Rogers将它们的照片发布到了社交媒体上，感动了无数网友。可以看出这个故事主要表达的是爱的力量，即使是身体有缺陷的动物，也能在爱的关照下过上快乐的生活，他们的故事也能触动人们的心，带来爱的力量。因此，爱能带来生命。故选C。
14.（2024届广西柳州市高三三模试题）It’s been 20 years since a cookbook changed my life. Before reading every page in Nigella Lawson’s Feast, I didn’t give much thought lo what I ate. Cooking was a boring task I wasn’t particularly good at. Moreover, fear of calories and not being able to fit into my jeans left little room for enjoying things like “chocolate cake”. Nigella, the author of Nigella Lawson’s Feast transformed my relationship with food, changing it from a source of panic to one of limitless pleasure. Leafing through the pages of Feast, I began to think of the women who shaped my cooking. They not only influenced me strongly with their words, recipes and passion for the art of eating, but they also left their mark on the culinary (烹饪的) world.
Take Eugénie Brazier, for example, who grew up with barely enough to eat yet with plenty of determination to achieve great things. After years of hard work on farms and later as a humble cook, she used the little savings she had to open La Mère Brazier, a restaurant that would attract the likes of celebrities. A second location followed, and in 1933, she became the first chef ever to hold six Michelin stars simultaneously (同时地). Known as the mother of modern French cooking, Brazier’s simple yet elegant food changed the way Britain ate.
What Brazier did for the UK, the passionate Julia Child did for America. At a time when TV dinners and tinned foods were gaining popularity, she inspired home cooks to try elegant recipes, teaching them about the use of quality ingredients in an approachable way.
While Julia Child tempted us with her recipes, it was the American author Fisher who enlightened us with her fine cooking prose (散文). In her brilliant essays, she praised the pleasures of the table and explored connections between food and culture. One of my favorite books is Love in a Dish, a charming collection of culinary experiences that transport you to French villages and even describe how the love of food can potentially save a marriage!
53．How does the author introduce the topic
A．By giving examples. B．By raising a question.
C．By describing his experience. D．By offering facts.
54．Which words can best describe Brazier
A．Friendly and determined. B．Considerate and brave.
C．Generous and intelligent. D．Ambitious and successful.
55．What do Fisher’s works focus on
A．The ingredients of food. B．The story behind food.
C．The significance of food. D．The origin of food.
56．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A．To motivate readers to cook at home. B．To market high-quality cooking books.
C．To honor some exceptional women cooks. D．To share his passion for cooking.
【答案】53．C 54．D 55．B 56．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，作者介绍了影响自己烹饪的几位杰出女性。
53．推理判断题。根据第一段中“It’s been 20 years since a cookbook changed my life. Before reading every page in Nigella Lawson’s Feast, I didn’t give much thought lo what I ate. Cooking was a boring task I wasn’t particularly good at. Moreover, fear of calories and not being able to fit into my jeans left little room for enjoying things like ‘chocolate cake’. Nigell2024年高考英语三模试题分类汇编
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1.（2024届江苏省宿迁市高三三模试题）It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.
When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the heating system and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers (自由职业者), and it was no different for me — after masses of work, I earned none. I shared my fears with some businesswomen I knew — what if the reality would be more like what I was experiencing
Whether through choice or circumstance, the number of freelancers is rising and, if you’re just starting out, it is scary. I’ve been lucky that these women making money their own way shared key lessons about what it takes.
You can’t feel half-hearted about what you do because, at some point, you’re going to have painful days. When that happens, you have to remember why you wanted this life in the first place. Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.
Setting up a business is tough. Rather than waiting until all is perfect, go for the moment when it feels as if momentum (势头) is with you. Look after yourself. There is no sick pay when you are self-employed. You can’t do a bad day’s work and blame it on your boss. You are the backbone of your business and you need to prioritize your health and well-being. Rest regularly and find like-minded people to support you and lift you up when things get hard.
Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.
1．How did the author feel when she was self-employed in paragraph 1
A．Pleased. B．Challenged. C．Awful. D．Bored.
2．What bothered the author when winter came
A．Masses of freelance work. B．Failure to meet daily basics.
C．The change in her own taste. D．The unexpected cold weather.
3．According to the author, why should we quit for a new job
A．To escape from the current pain. B．To satisfy our temporary interests.
C．To pursue what we really desire. D．To explore where our strengths lie.
4．What’s the author’s probable attitude towards becoming freelancers
A．Unclear. B．Critical. C．Favorable. D．Cautious.
18 years ago, a 14-year-old boy from Kasungu district in Malawi was forced to drop out of school for lack of fees. At the same time, a severe famine was destroying his village, claiming people’s lives and leaving desperation in its wake.
This was a situation to break the strongest of minds but William Kamkwamba did not give up. Young as he was, he knew that education was where his future lay. He found hope in the library and feasted on the knowledge that he harvested from its books. It was there that he came across a science textbook entitled Using Energy. He learned that he could generate electricity using wind. The youngster realized that, if mastered, this power could help his village in exceptional ways.
Armed with determination and an iron will, the teenager set out to build a windmill out of random materials from a scrapyard (垃圾场). Though his outside world was collapsing to dust, the youngster did not hesitate about his purpose. He defended himself from all doubt and criticism. He worked tirelessly until his dream of bringing electricity to his village became reality. Soon, he was caught in the center of media attention that took him to new places that he would never have stepped on without his invention.
In his village, the dust has not settled yet and the winds of change continue to blow across the land. Windmills pump water to irrigate crops, sweeping away another period of hunger. William’s former primary school boasts new and stronger buildings, thanks to the help of well-wishers and the villagers’ united efforts.
What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune is set in stone. William refused to be a school drop-out forever. He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got tough. He was able to rise above poverty to become a graduate from one of America’s best universities, Dartmouth College.
5．What inspired William to bring electricity to his village
A．His realization of the impact of electricity. B．His awareness of the role of education.
C．The science textbook entitled Using Energy. D．The severe famine destroying his village.
6．What can we learn from paragraph 3
A．All people didn’t support William’s dream at first.
B．The public had little interest in William’s invention.
C．The invention enabled William to make a big fortune.
D．The windmill is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
7．What does the underlined words “set in stone”in the last paragraph mean
A．Visible. B．Avoidable. C．Unchangeable. D．Unpredictable.
8．What message does the author want to convey in this story
A．Knowledge feasts mind and education promises wealth.
B．Necessity inspires invention and hardship makes heroes.
C．Criticism promotes success and doubt facilitates creation.
D．Adversity motivates inspiration and support pushes solutions.
3.（2024届浙江省绍兴市柯桥区高三三模试题）Sandoval, who comes from Los Angeles, has traveled and filmed in over 50 countries across seven continents and now lives in China. “In 2008, tired of my studio work in the U.S, I came to China, thinking I would be here one or two years, but it has turned out to be 16 years!” he said. He hopes his photographs will inspire others to embark on adventures as well.
Sandoval is a professional photographer and learned commercial photography at what was then the Brooks Institute of Photography. With the hope of trying something different for himself, he went to Chengdu in Southwest China to live in October 2008 and has traveled throughout the country since then.
In the beginning, he did editorial work for magazines both in and outside Sichuan, such as Vogue. Then he worked with the Sichuan tourism department to produce travel brochures, and also on ad campaigns for destinations for corporate companies.
To him, Chengdu is the capital of a laid-back lifestyle. He was delighted to see that residents, dressed stylishly or comfortably, strolled in the streets “as slowly as snails”. Almost a “walking encyclopedia” of Chengdu, Sandoval covered every corner of Chengdu and recorded Chengduese and their lives with his camera, listening to the sound of mahjong tiles being shuffled and music from traditional stringed instruments.
He also goes from place to place with his heavy travel kit. The varied culture and vast, beautiful land has kept him in China much longer than he had planned in the beginning. He remembers a wide range of adventures like exploring a local vineyard and local wine in Yinchuan City, a riding performance by a Mongolian ethnic group in the Shuidonggou Horse Riding Show, and then the totally different experience of visiting the Hainan Free Trade Port in the south.
He thinks he has done a lot in “this beautiful and vast country” with his “travel photos”. “I try to show people the beauty of where I go. I try to inspire them to travel and go to places. I’m hoping to do more international work,” he said.
9．Why did Sandoval come to China
A．He was not good at studio work. B．He wanted to step out of the comfort zone.
C．He had a preference for international work. D．He was attracted by the picturesque nature of China.
10．What does the underlined word “laid-back” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．Leisurely. B．Simple. C．Luxurious. D．Healthy.
11．Sandoval’s experiences around China are mentioned in Paragraph 5 to show _______.
A．Sandoval’s diverse hobbies B．Sandoval’s desire for new careers
C．Sandoval’s superb photo technique D．Sandoval’s fascination for Chinese culture
12．What is the writing purpose of this passage
A．To call on readers to take up photography.
B．To praise Sandoval for spreading Chinese culture.
C．To facilitate the development of tourism in Chengdu.
D．To introduce the experience of a professional photographer.
4.（2024届广东省东莞市三模试题）One Saturday in December, Annacarin Elf, the head of operations at Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day.
It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children's section and others were searching for books on the computer.
It seemed that Elf's colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays. visitors just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. It later turns out that 446 locals visited the city library borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What's remarkable is that people checked out their books through the library's electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been retuned!
Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and what the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community.
Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It's amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated and so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experiment to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff.
13．Why did Elf feel surprised after entering the library
A．The library staff were in it. B．People kept reading on holidays.
C．People came in without permission. D．It was used though supposed to be closed.
14．What did Elf do that Saturday
A．She left the library open. B．She asked the staff back.
C．She apologized to the visitors. D．She read books in the library.
15．What do many Swedes think of the behavior of Gothenburg locals
A．It displays community spirit. B．It gives the library much uplift.
C．It is a positive reaction to society. D．It strengthens trust between people.
16．What does the author want to convey through the story
A．People tend to show care for others. B．Life is always full of the unexpected.
C．Libraries can be automated sometimes. D．A library can bring out the best in people.
5.（2024届河北省石家庄市高中毕业年级教学质量检测）When she was 61, Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean. In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents. “We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.”
But after 42 days on the water, Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world
over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean. “I was exhausted and I was also so proud of myself,” she says.
Davies began rowing when she was 53, after spotting a six-oar (桨) rowing boat in Bristol harbor. Attracted by its size and appearance, she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run. “As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”
It wasn’t until 2017, though, that her Atlantic plans were born. Suffering from a herniated disc (椎间盘突出), she was only able to crawl out of bed. “I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she says. “One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.”
After successful surgery, Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows. Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence. Soon after, she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately.
“In June, I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year. After all, we need things to look back on.” she says.
17．What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic
A．She fell apart and abandoned the task.
B．She suffered a lot during the process.
C．She was the oldest woman to finish it.
D．She rowed along with six other women.
18．How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row
A．Painful. B．Frightened.
C．Confident. D．Impressed.
19．What inspired Davies to row across an ocean
A．A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat.
B．Support from a boat company.
C．Stories of some women adventurers.
D．Sufferings from her back pain.
20．Which of the following best describes Davies
A．Caring and open-minded. B．Humble and self-motivated.
C．Determined and easy-going. D．Strong-willed and ambitious.
6.（2024届吉林省吉林地区高三三模试题）It wasn’t until after I graduated from college, and realized that there’s no such thing as all-encompassing (包罗万象) knowledge, that I was able to read for pleasure. A sense of curiosity directed me and I started to see dictionaries as field guides to the life of language. Looking up words felt less like a failing than an admission that there are lots of things I don’t know and an opportunity to discover just how many.
I prize my 1954 copy of Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition. I often consult it, during evening games of Scrabble or midday magazine reading. When I come across unfamiliar words while reading novels, I look them up. When I start encountering these words elsewhere, the linguistic (语言的) universe seems to shrink to the size of a small town.
Dictionaries heighten my senses: They direct my attention into a conversation with language. They make me wonder what other things I’m blind to because I haven’t taught myself to notice them yet. Recently spotted examples include orrery, “a mechanical model, usually clockwork, devised to represent the motions of the moon and Earth (and sometimes also other planets) around the sun.” The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) also tells me that the word comes from the fourth Earl of Orrery, for whom a copy of the first machine was made, around 1700. Useful Obviously not. Satisfying Deeply.
Wikipedia and Google answer questions with more questions, opening up pages you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain complex ones. Using one feels as if I’m prying open an oyster (蚝) rather than falling down a rabbit hole. Why leave solvable mysteries up to guesswork
For me, dictionaries are a door into that kind of uncalculated knowledge-seeking. They remind me that following your curiosity instead of brushing it aside is one of the best ways I know to feel connected to more than what’s right in front of you.
21．What can we know about the author
A．He merely read for fun before graduation.
B．He longed to learn about all knowledge.
C．He considered dictionaries chances of enrichment.
D．He admitted being a failure when learning languages.
22．Why does the author mention the example of orrery in paragraph 3
A．To introduce a word. B．To indicate a finding.
C．To clarify a concept. D．To support a statement.
23．What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Encountering new problems. B．Entering a different world.
C．Acquiring essential common sense. D．Simplifying tough questions.
24．According to the passage, which of the following can best describe dictionaries
A．Jaw-dropping. B．Eye-opening. C．Mind-numbing. D．Labour-saving.
7.（2024届福建省高三下学期模拟预测）Kelli Boehle says her son Nik was an amazing and caring person. Nik was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer in 2008 when he was 17. He passed away in 2012. But Nik’s kindness and generosity have lived on long after his death.
After he was diagnosed and started treatment, Nik was granted (给予) a wish experience from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “For just this period of time, we didn’t think about cancer, ”Kelli Boehle said. “All we
thought about was enjoying our time together. ”
In 2009, Nik met another young man Nate, who was also going through cancer treatment. He’d been diagnosed a month after turning 18, and Nik learned he was too old to qualify for a wish. The night before Nik passed away, he asked his mother to help ensure that young adults fighting cancer could have their wishes come true too.
“It was like a seed he planted that just wouldn’t stop coming into my mind, ” she said. In 2012, Kelli Boehle started Nik’s Wish. The nonprofit grants wishes to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are battling cancer. Nate was the organization’s first wish recipient. “It’s meant to bring them joy and know that they’re loved and that we’re fighting for them, too, ”Kelli Boehle said.
Recently, 19-year-old Jordan Morrow received her wish to attend a Taylor Swift concert as part of a trip to Los Angeles. For Morrow, who has spent the last year battling brain cancer, going to the concert has done more than lift her spirits. “I think it’s something to get me through whatever comes my way, ”she said. “And I’m thankful for Nik’s Wish for that. ”
In the 11 years since Nik passed away, the organization has granted more than 300 wishes across more than 30 states. In the beginning, Kelli Boehle says she wasn’t sure she could be a wish maker and work closely with the young adults. But now, it’s her favorite thing to do.
25．What is the goal of Nik’s Wish
A．To make commercial profits. B．To cure the youth of their cancer.
C．To ease young patients of pains. D．To support young adults fighting cancer.
26．Which word best describes Kelli Boehle
A．Intelligent. B．Selfless. C．Straightforward. D．Ambitious.
27．What can we learn from Jordan Morrow’s words
A．She survived the deadly disease. B．She was granted more than one wish.
C．She was motivated by the organization. D．She lifted people’s spirits by performing.
28．What is the best title for the text
A．Pay-It-Forward: A Mother’s Last Wish
B．Cancer Battles: Stories of Hope and Perseverance
C．Nik’s Wish: Fulfilling Wishes for Young Cancer Fighters
8.（2024届山西省省际名校高三联考三试题）Charlie Jeffers, 17, a senior at Redwood High School in Marin County, Calif., has loved Lego since age 4. His room is full of Lego bricks. Noticing his friends start throwing away their old Lego collections, he hatched a plan. “Legos are pricey,” he noted. “Many can’t afford them.” He started collecting unwanted Lego parts from friends and neighbors, spreading the word through community notices and door-to-door visits.
The response was surprising. Donations of old Lego sets poured in, propelling Jeffers to formalize his efforts under the banner of Pass the Bricks. Together with a dedicated team of volunteers, Jeffers and his teammates carefully clean, sort, and repurpose collected Lego pieces into imaginative sets. These sets, each with roughly 20 to
60 pieces, are carefully made to create scenes such as blind dates or family photoshoots. Since its start in 2020, Pass the Bricks has made a significant success. With over 3,000 sets donated to date, Jeffers and his team are driven by two purposes: to reduce landfill waste and to provide Legos to children who might otherwise go without. Jeffers stresses the educational value of Lego, emphasizing its capacity to inspire creativity and learning.
Pass the Bricks has since expanded its reach nationwide, with volunteers in several states distributing sets to local charities. To ensure each set is presented with care, Jeffers uses donations and personal funds from his job at a gym to purchase affordable cardboard gift boxes online. These sets, accompanied by instructions and a photo of the finished product, are distributed to various organizations and directly to children at local schools.
Despite his approaching to college, Jeffers remains devoted to his commitment to Pass the Bricks. He plans to continue and expand the initiative, driven by a desire to share the joy and educational benefits of Lego with as many children as possible. “We’re grateful to share them with the kids and families we serve,” Jeffers expresses. Reflecting on his own Lego-filled childhood, he acknowledges its profound influence. “I aim to provide others with the same chance,” he emphasizes, echoing his ongoing commitment to sharing the joy of Lego with all.
29．What is the primary purpose of Pass the Bricks
A．To generate profit from selling Lego sets.
B．To recycle old Lego pieces and reduce waste.
C．To compete with other Lego manufacturers.
D．To promote the use of Legos in professional settings.
30．Which best replaces the word “propelling” in paragraph 2
A．Forcing. B．Preventing. C．Urging. D．Expecting.
31．How does Jeffers ensure that each set is presented with care
A．By relying on community contributions.
B．By investing in appropriate packaging materials.
C．By securing financial support through various means.
D．By distributing with charitable organizations nationwide.
32．What does Jeffers hope to achieve by continuing Pass the Bricks
A．Establishing a sustainable company.
B．Earning recognition for his dedication.
C．Enhancing personal satisfaction and growth.
D．Sharing Lego joy with many children and families.
9.（2024届安徽省蚌埠市高三第三次教学质量检查）In June 1985, two British mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates made the first-ever climb of the West Face of the 21,000 foot snow-covered Siula Grande mountain in Peru. It was exceptionally tough — but nothing compared to what was to come. Early in the descent (斜坡), Simpson fell and broke his right knee. Yates could have abandoned him but managed to find a way of lowering him down the mountain in a series of difficult drops blinded by snow and cold. Then Simpson fell into a
crevasse (冰隙) and Yates eventually had no choice but to cut the rope, utterly convinced that his friend was now dead.
In his subsequent book on the climb entitled “Touching The Void”, Joe Simpson wrote: “As I gazed at the distant moraines (冰碛石), I knew that I must at least try. I would probably die out there amid those rocks. The thought didn’t alarm me. It seemed reasonable, matter-of-fact. That was how it was. I could aim for something. If I died, well, that wasn’t so surprising, but I wouldn’t have just waited for it to happen. The horror of dying no longer affected me as it had in the crevasse. I now had the chance to confront it and struggle against it. My leg would hurt when I fell and when I couldn’t get up I would die.”
The survival of Simpson himself was extraordinary. That somehow found a way of climbing out of the crevasse after 12 hours and then dragged himself six miles back to camp, going three days and nights without food or drink, would be the stuff of heroic fiction if it was not so true. Indeed, six operations and two years later, he was even back climbing. All because, against all the odds, he tried.
33．What happened to Simpson
A．He went blind in the accident. B．He was hurt for lack of the rope.
C．He had his knee injured in the descent. D．He was deserted into a crevasse on purpose.
34．What did Simpson do in the crevasse
A．He tried to remove the rocks. B．He struggled for food and drink.
C．He thought about his dead friend. D．He stayed calm to rescue himself.
35．What does the underlined word “confront” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Face up to. B．Give way to. C．Get away with. D．Come up with.
36．What message does the text mainly convey
A．No way is impossible to wisdom. B．Nothing is hard to the man who will try.
C．The good seaman is known in bad weather. D．Good company on the road is the shortest cut.
10.（2024届山东省青岛市高三第三次适应性检测试题）One Sunday, we arrived home from a wedding to find our neighbors siting among a pile of buckets, bot les, and anything they could fill water in. After inquiring, they said they had been waiting for the water truck. In some parts of Johannesburg, South Africa, homes have not had water in their taps for weeks and months on end.
Thankfully, my dad’s planning ahead blessed our home with a precious borehole (钻井) that provides us with freshwater every day. Sometimes, because we are off the grid (网格), we are not even aware of what is happening around us, especially with the lack of water-until we see people queuing up, waiting for the water trucks the government sends. Often, the trucks are late or run out of water before reaching our street.
In the spirit of Ubuntu, a Zulu (祖鲁语) term meaning humanity that also translates to: “I am because we are”, we encouraged the neighbors to collect their water from our borehole. We opened the gate and connected the pipe. Very quickly, the word spread, and old and young gathered with various-sized containers to collect this life-giving liquid. There was much laughter and chatter, along with some singing as bucket after bucket was filled. It was
heartwarming to watch the young help the elderly carry their water home before returning for their own bucket. And as long as our family’s borehole is working, we practice Ubuntu.
“It is not safe to let strangers on to your property,” some say. But humanity drives us to take the risk because the burden is lessened when shared. It is what we need for our collective survival.
A simple act of sharing water has spread hope in the community that we can overcome the difficulties we face together.
37．What did the author find when arriving home
A．Plastic bottles piled upon the road.
B．Neighbors were short of water.
C．Water trucks were out of service.
D．Public facilities were damaged.
38．What is the father like according to paragraph 2
A．Forward-looking. B．Hard-working. C．Well-educated. D．Self-confident.
39．Which of the following best interprets the spirit of Ubuntu
A．One good tum deserves another.
B．A man can do no more than he can.
C．Hardship makes a man wise, not rich.
D．We are stronger when standing together.
40．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Property. B．Humanity. C．Risk. D．Burden.
11.（2024届河南省名校联盟考前模拟大联考高三三模试题）As a senior resident, I often distributed poems to my team, printing and posting them above the computers in our hospital workrooms. Once, during a rare quiet moment in the ICU, with permission from my colleagues (同事), I read a couple of poems out loud. I remember watching my colleagues’ eyes close and their bodies visibly relax as the words washed over them.
Since then, I have shared poems — my own and others’ — in talks at my institution and across the country. I’ve also led other healthcare providers in creative writing exercises during workshops, lectures and classes. Many institutions host book clubs, story slams, film screenings and other opportunities for medical learners to engage with the humanities (人文学科).
While poetry can be frightening to some, many contemporary poems provide approachable emotional experiences. Pieces like Safiya Sinclair’s “Notes on the State of Virginia” fully illustrate how a place that seems innocent or even beautiful to some can be upsetting to others. Monica Sok’s “ABC for Refugees” powerfully paints a portrait of a young child caught between languages and cultures — a reality that many pediatric (儿科的) patients face. “Ode to Small Towns” by Tyree Daye overturn s common assumptions about rural life. In “Medical History”, Nicole Sealey shares a patient’s perspective (视角) on a part of health care that, for many of my students and colleagues, has been reduced to a series of check boxes on a computer screen. These and other poems provide
fertile ground for enhanced understanding of the human condition, as well as inspiration for a clinician’s own potentially transformative reflective writing.
The possibilities for cooperation between literature and medicine are wide open. I believe all clinicians have a role in recognizing and dealing with how everyone has been shaped by an unreasonable society. The history, sociopolitical context, imaginative perspective and reflective practices the humanities offer may improve the practice of medicine. Through understanding others’ experiences and reflecting critically on their own, every clinician can move closer to being the kind of healer they intend to be.
41．Why did the author like to share poems at work
A．To cure his patients. B．To bring in the humanities.
C．To make his colleagues amazed. D．To practice for a competition.
42．Whose poem may change people’s beliefs about the countryside
A．Tyree Daye’s. B．Monica Sok’s.
C．Safiya Sinclair’s. D．Nicole Sealey’s.
43．What does Nicole Sealey’s work seem to imply
A．It’s urgent to upgrade the medical equipment.
B．Doctors should have better medical skills.
C．There’s room for improvement in medical care.
D．A patient can be treated from different perspectives.
44．Which statement does the author probably agree with
A．The humanities help make a better doctor.
B．The clinicians are to shape our future society.
C．Doctors must learn from each other’s experiences.
D．Reflective writing greatly benefits a doctor’s skills.
12.（2024届湖北省荆州中学高三下学期第三次适应性考试试题）Debra Ferrell got the standard well wishes on Facebook on her 53rd birthday, but she got some unusual messages too. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (患孤独症的) and nonverbal, was extremely sad. Could Ferrell help
That message and the 30 or so others like it were exactly what Ferrell was looking for. To celebrate her 53rd, the longtime social service professional and well-known sweetie had put out a call on her Facebook page. She wanted to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month, and she needed information on people who could use one. When she got the note about the Minnesota family, she sent a wind chime (风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am near” written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old’s bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants.
This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. For her 47th, in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization dedicated to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and
beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff.
Over the years, Ferrell has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found via Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favorite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use.
Ferrell pays for everything herself: gift cards, pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, and care packages, as well as the gas it takes to play fairy godmother. Her family often gives her some extra birthday cash with a serious warning not to spend it on anyone else, which she naturally ignores. “I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS!’ It’s Ferrell’s party, and she’ll give if she wants to.
45．What did Debra Ferrell receive on her birthday
A．Messages asking for help. B．Unusual birthday wishes.
C．Random gestures of kindness. D．Gifts from Love with Skin On.
46．What does Ferrell do on Pinterest
A．Share innovative ideas. B．Give away care packages.
C．Purchase gifts for strangers. D．Collect money for the needy.
47．What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A．Ferrel will hold a party. B．Ferrel cares little about her family.
C．Ferrel will continue helping strangers. D．Ferrel pays for everything for her family.
48．Which of the following words can best describe Ferrell
A．Loving and tolerant. B．Selfless and independent.
C．Determined and demanding. D．Generous and Warm-hearted.
13.（2024届长沙市周南中学高三下学期第三次模拟试题）Herman the pigeon was rescued from a car dealership in Hilton, New York one year ago. The helpless bird, which turned out to be suffering from some neurological (神经系统的) condition, had been found sitting on the pavement for three days before his rescuers realized he was unable to fly.
After wildlife specialists declared Herman untreatable, they prepared to euthanize (使安乐死) him — that's when Sue Rogers stepped in to save him. Rogers is the founder of The Mia Foundation, a nonprofit committed to rescuing and rehabilitating animals with physical defects (缺陷). Over the course of the last year, Rogers has cared for Herman, keeping him in a small bed with high sides when not on daily outings to stimulate his little legs.
More recently, however, Herman was paired with an unlikely roommate: a Chihuahua puppy named Lundy who was unable to move his back legs. Rogers was amazed by how quickly Lundy befriended his feathered roommate. She had only briefly placed the two animals together in a bed before they started leaning close to each other. They have since become almost inseparable.
Furthermore, the foundation has been flooded with thousands of dollars in donations since Rogers posted some photos of Herman and Lundy to social media last week. "I never imagined the pictures of Lundy and Herman would touch so many people! Almost 5 million people in a little over 24 hours!! Their little story is being shared all
over the world!" wrote Rogers. "And thank you also for the donations coming in," she added. "We really do need them as we have a few surgeries coming up soon! It brings me to tears to think that our little Herman is known worldwide now! And Lundy... well, who wouldn't love that sweet little thing "
49．Why was Herman unable to fly
A．He hurt his legs.
B．He had some mental issues.
C．He got wounds on his feather.
D．He developed some neurological disease.
50．What does the underlined word "rehabilitating" in paragraph 2 mean
A．recovering B．training C．protecting D．studying
51．What is Rogers' reaction to Herman and Lundy's being popular on the Internet
A．Awkward. B．Amazed. C．Disappointed. D．Anxious.
52．What can we learn from the story
A．Everything is hard in the beginning.
B．Misfortune never comes alone.
C．Where there is love there is life.
D．Actions speak louder than words.
14.（2024届广西柳州市高三三模试题）It’s been 20 years since a cookbook changed my life. Before reading every page in Nigella Lawson’s Feast, I didn’t give much thought lo what I ate. Cooking was a boring task I wasn’t particularly good at. Moreover, fear of calories and not being able to fit into my jeans left little room for enjoying things like “chocolate cake”. Nigella, the author of Nigella Lawson’s Feast transformed my relationship with food, changing it from a source of panic to one of limitless pleasure. Leafing through the pages of Feast, I began to think of the women who shaped my cooking. They not only influenced me strongly with their words, recipes and passion for the art of eating, but they also left their mark on the culinary (烹饪的) world.
Take Eugénie Brazier, for example, who grew up with barely enough to eat yet with plenty of determination to achieve great things. After years of hard work on farms and later as a humble cook, she used the little savings she had to open La Mère Brazier, a restaurant that would attract the likes of celebrities. A second location followed, and in 1933, she became the first chef ever to hold six Michelin stars simultaneously (同时地). Known as the mother of modern French cooking, Brazier’s simple yet elegant food changed the way Britain ate.
What Brazier did for the UK, the passionate Julia Child did for America. At a time when TV dinners and tinned foods were gaining popularity, she inspired home cooks to try elegant recipes, teaching them about the use of quality ingredients in an approachable way.
While Julia Child tempted us with her recipes, it was the American author Fisher who enlightened us with her fine cooking prose (散文). In her brilliant essays, she praised the pleasures of the table and explored connections between food and culture. One of my favorite books is Love in a Dish, a charming collection of culinary
experiences that transport you to French villages and even describe how the love of food can potentially save a marriage!
53．How does the author introduce the topic
A．By giving examples. B．By raising a question.
C．By describing his experience. D．By offering facts.
54．Which words can best describe Brazier
A．Friendly and determined. B．Considerate and brave.
C．Generous and intelligent. D．Ambitious and successful.
55．What do Fisher’s works focus on
A．The ingredients of food. B．The story behind food.
C．The significance of food. D．The origin of food.
56．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A．To motivate readers to cook at home. B．To market high-quality cooking books.
C．To honor some exceptional women cooks. D．To share his passion for cooking.
15.（2024届四川省凉山州高三三诊试题）I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, and it was a shock to my parents that I arrived without arms or legs. My parents did their very best to keep me in the mainstream school system and give me every opportunity to live to the fullest.
We later moved to Brisbane, Australia. At age eight, I could not see a bright future ahead and I became depressed. When I was ten years old, I decided to end my life by drowning myself in a bathtub. After a couple of attempts, I realized that I did not want to leave my loved ones with the burden and guilt that would result from my suicide. I could not do that to them.
I wasn’t depressed in my entire childhood, but I did have ups and downs. At age thirteen I hurt my foot, which I use for many things like typing, writing and swimming. That injury made me realize that I need to be more thankful for my abilities and less focused on my disabilities.
A cleaner at my high school inspired me to start speaking about my faith and overcoming adversity when I was seventeen. Then, I found myself in front of three hundred sophomore (grade 10) students and I was very nervous. My knees were shaking. Within the first three minutes of my talk, half the girls were crying, and most of the boys were struggling to hold their emotions together. One girl in particular was sobbing very hard. We all looked at her and she put her hand up. She said, “I am so sorry to interrupt, but can I come up and hug you ”
She came and hugged me in front of everyone, and whispered in my ear, “Thank you, thank you, thank you. No one has ever told me that they loved me and that I am beautiful the way I am.” Her gratitude inspired me to go across 44 countries and speak 2, 000 times. I realized that we all need love and hope.
I spoke on motivational topics after creating the company ‘Attitude is Altitude ‘to spread my messages of faith and hope around the world.
Dream big, my friend and never give up. We all make mistakes, but none of us are mistakes. Take one day at a time. Embrace (拥抱) the positive attitudes, perspectives (思考方法), principles and truths I share, and you too
will overcome.
57．Nick first became depressed when ________.
A．he realized he was quite different from others B．he found there was faint light in his future
C．he sensed heavy burden from his parents D．he felt he had no one accompanying him
58．Which of the following made Nick more grateful
A．His faith in himself. B．An injury to his foot.
C．The advice of a cleaner. D．A talk with his classmates.
59．The girl mentioned in the passage wanted to hug Nick because ________.
A．she wanted to show her love to him B．she felt sympathy about Nick ‘s disability
C．Nick moved her with some encouraging words D．she was sad that Nick could never pull through
60．What does the author want to convey
A．With a positive attitude, any dream can be achieved.
B．By focusing on our disabilities, we can overcome them.
C．Those disabled can live as normally as common people.
D．We should focus on what we can do, not what we can’t.

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