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期末核心考点 记叙文阅读理解
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．（2024秋 邢台期末）
"BANG!" I pulled the door heavily behind me. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed father.I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
A young man who held a child in his arms walked past me.I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and carefree.But now...I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old.We differ in our ways of thinking.We are just like two people coming from two different worlds.It feels like there is an iron（铁制的） door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered in the streets，until I had only the street lights to keep me company.My heart was frozen on this hot summer night.When I finally reached the high﹣rise apartment block in which I lived，I saw that the light was still on.
I thought to myself， "Is Father waiting for his boy，or still angry with him？"
All the lights were off except Father's.
Dad was always like this.Maybe he didn't know how to express himself.After an argument he had the habit of tucking me underneath the covers（掖被子） while I was sleeping.This was how he always was.He had been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do had become his second nature.
The light was still on.
"Am I wrong？" I whispered，maybe...With the key in hand，I was as nervous as I had ever been.At last，I decided to open the door.As soon as I opened the door，tears ran down my cheeks.I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all.Love——it's second to none.
（1）How did the author most probably feel when he left the flat？ 　 　
A．Frightened.
B．Curious.
C．Angry.
D．Excited.
（2）What did the young man holding a child remind the author of？ 　 　
A．The street lights.
B．His happy childhood.
C．The high﹣rise apartment block.
D．The iron door between him and his father.
（3）Why was the light in the author's father's room "still" on？ 　 　
A．He forgot to turn it off.
B．He was testing the light.
C．He was afraid of darkness.
D．He was waiting for his son.
（4）What can be inferred from the text？ 　 　
A．The father loved his son indeed.
B．The son liked walking along the street.
C．The story took place on a cold winter night.
D．The father was too old to understand his son.
2．（2024春 海淀区期末） As a shoe cobbler，Jim McFarland has spent his career with his eyes trained downward on his work.He never expected anyone to care much about his craft.But McFarland，59，now has more than I million followers on social media platform.He posts videos of his work as a cobbler﹣from replacing thin soles to fixing zippers，reviving（恢复） rubber heels to adding customized touches to timeworn pieces.McFarland breathes new life into seemingly unwearable shoes from his shop in Lakeland，Florida.
Viewers are fascinated by McFarland's careful cobbling.While he often uses a sanding machine，he does most of the work by hand and with basic tools.In one video，which has been viewed nearly 60 million times，McFarland revives and personalizes a pair of limited﹣edition boots，painting the soles a deep blue shade.The video shows every step of the painstaking process.
According to McFarland，becoming a cobbler isn't simple."It takes three to five years to learn the trade，"said McFarland，who comes from a long line of cobblers."This is my family heritage，my history.We've been at it for a long time."As a teen，McFarland wasn't keen on becoming a cobbler.When he was 20，though，his father got sick，and McFarland dropped out of college to help him run the family business.He ultimately took over."I have no regrets.I really love being here."McFarland said.
McFarland is an advocate for buying high﹣quality shoes and mending them as needed，rather than purchasing inexpensive and trendy shoes that tend to not weather well.He said he frequently fixes shoes that are more than 40 years old.When he's finished with them，"they'll be good for probably another 30 to 50 years if you take care of them，"he said.
McFarland's mentality goes in line with the mending movement，which promotes repairing rather than replacing broken things.Unlike fast fashion，which has disastrous consequences for the environment，the mending movement seeks to reduce consumption and waste."Good material can always be revived，"McFarland said."It can last a lifetime."
（1）McFarland's videos are so popular because he 　 　 .
A.designs and creates new styles of shoes
B.tells interesting stories about mending shoes
C.promotes old professions with modern machines
D.shows the detailed process of repairing shoes by hand
（2）McFarland's career as a shoemaker began when 　 　 .
A.he graduated from college
B.his family needed his help
C.his video gained popularity
D.he found his childhood interest
（3）Which of the following words can best describe MeFarland？ 　 　
A.Skillful and devoted.
B.Open﹣minded and creative.
C.Friendly and considerate.
D.Hard﹣working and ambitious.
（4）What can we learn from the passage？ 　 　
A.High quality makes fast fashion.
B.Social media challenges tradition.
C.Creativity holds the key to success.
D.Mending contributes to eco﹣fashion.
3．（2024春 福州期末） I didn't quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad.I just needed something different，far from the late﹣night libraries of my college town.Most different，I hoped，would be my rural homestay：two weeks in central Mongolia with a family of nomadic（游牧的）herders.
I was studying Mongolian at the time，but still，there was so much I couldn't say or understand.As we walked in the snow behind the goats，my host mom would ask me if I was cold，then giggle （咯咯地笑） and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood.In the evenings，she showed me how to make dumplings with her fingers.My host siblings would talk with me，speaking too fast for me to understand，as we explored the rocks around our tent；I'd listen and nod.
This verbal（言语的） barrier was strangely freeing.In the crowded dining hall at home，meeting new people made me anxious.I'd stay quiet，measuring out my words，struggling for something to say that wouldn't expose me as unfunny or boring.In Mongolia，I couldn't perfect my words.I could only smile，and try out one of the phrases I'd mastered："May I help？""Where is the dog？""Are you tired？"My host family laughed at my pronunciation，at the way I threw up my hands and eyebrows in a frequent gesture of confusion.But in their laughter，I felt safe，unembarrassed.
With my Mongolian family on the grassland，I found a feeling of ease I'd never felt before.We were so different，they and I，and not just in language.Their skin was hardened and darkened by sun；I'd been hidden under hats and sunscreen since birth.My host siblings（兄弟姐妹）grew up drawing water from frozen streams and jogging behind herds of sheep；I spent summers at tennis camp.
For me，these gaps made all the difference.Without shared social measures，I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up.Only real things﹣kindness，helpfulness﹣mattered.
（1）Why did the author go to Mongolia for a term abroad？ 　 　
A.She dreamed of living a nomadic life.
B.She was tired of studying late at night.
C.She had to study Mongolians' normal life.
D.She was collecting information for libraries.
（2）What does the underlined word "shiver" in paragraph 2 mean？ 　 　
A.Hug.
B.Smile.
C.Attack.
D.Shake.
（3）How did the author behave at the dining hall in her home country？ 　 　
A.She felt at ease in the crowd.
B.She usually weighed her words.
C.She asked a lot of funny questions.
D.She often made others laugh with jokes.
（4）What did the author learn from her life in Mongolia？ 　 　
A.You are judged wherever you go.
B.Nature makes humans feel insignificant.
C.Appearance reflects one's standard of life.
D.Being kind is the common social standard.
4．（2024春 隆回县期末） Arsh believes in the importance of making the world a more beautiful place.The talented boy not only paints but also sells his artwork and donates the money.
It all started when his parents bought him a set of painting tools for his 8th birthday.Once he had his own materials，he began spending much of his free time putting color on his canvas.As Arsh's paintings began to grow in number，he decided to give them as gifts to friends and family.Receiving a positive response from people around him，he soon realized his pieces had the potential to get much more than smiles and praise.
His light﹣bulb moment came shortly after：he would sell his artwork and donate the money to charity.His first plan was to raise ＄1，000 for St.Jude Children's Research Hospital，which he accomplished in around nine months by selling his paintings on social media and at local art shows.Since then，he's broadened his reach to benefit other organizations，including childhood cancer nonprofit Compass to Care and the Make﹣A﹣Wish Foundation.He's raised over＄16，000 for charities so far.
Arsh's artwork is often colorful and cheery，as one might expect from a youngster，but it showcases the impressive technique of a gifted artist.Some pieces are more abstract in nature；others feature realistic renditions （演绎） of flowers and animals.They range in size and complexity，and，accordingly，price.Small paintings might sell for ＄10 while larger canvases，up to five feet，have gone for＄800.
Last year，Arsh won The Diana Award，an honor presented by a UK charity founded on Princess Diana's belief that young people have the power to change their country.And the young artist has advice for other kids looking to make a difference. "Helping others doesn't have to be，like，money or anything.It can be your time，your skills，your talent，" he says， "and overall，just be kind to other people to make their day better."
（1）What made Arsh interested in painting？ 　 　
A.A birthday present from his parents.
B.His parents' deep love for painting.
C.The encouragement of others around him.
D.His fascination with the beauty of nature.
（2）Why did Arsh decide to sell his artwork？ 　 　
A.To pay for his painting materials.
B.To get more attention from others.
C.To attract children's interest in art.
D.To help those people who are in need.
（3）What can we learn about Arsh from the text？ 　 　
A.His fundraising plan is going well.
B.He will turn his attention to his studies.
C.All his paintings sell at high prices now.
D.He is going to teach other children to paint for free.
（4）What does Arsh want to say in the last paragraph？ 　 　
A.Every child has a unique talent.
B.Everyone has the ability to help others.
C.Talent plays an important role in learning art.
D.Helping others is the responsibility of young artists.
5．（2024春 武强县校级期末） Recently，my husband and three kids were playing in the Mediterranean，swimming and floating in the picture﹣perfect sea.It was extremely beautiful in Majorca，Spain.The way the sun danced across the water and how the blue horizon was dotted with storybook sailboats were such beautiful scenes.I almost couldn't believe my eyes.
My husband and I always dreamed about taking our kids on a trip around the world.It was something we always wanted to do "one day".It was one of the things we talked at length about，when we imagined our life with the children we hoped we would have.
Fourteen years later，we had three boys who were growing up faster by the day.It was time to make good on those plans.
We spent dozens of hours discussing，researching and planning.We had to learn how to"road school" our kids and arrange time off from work.We renewed our passports，and then packed our bags.We showed our kids the world.It was about experiencing the dozens of flights and trains and taxis together.We showed them how wonderful，how diverse，and how amazing the world is.We wanted them to learn all that we had learned ourselves，through our own travels as young adults.
But there was something more than that：What we really wanted is to slow down time.We wanted the days to last a bit longer，and the weeks to take their time.The years with our children are going too fast.We wanted to put the brakes on（阻止） our busy lives for a year，and just be with our kids.We wanted a break from the daily morning routine of making lunches，eating breakfast and rushing out o the door in time for school.We needed a family time﹣out.
It was a wonderful two﹣month trip in Europe，full of incredible moments.And when we look back at our lives，I know we'll be glad we did it.I know we'll be happy that this is a chapter of the story of our family.
（1）What was the author's attitude toward the trip when planning it？ 　 　
A.Worried.
B.Calm.
C.Stressed.
D.Eager.
（2）What does the underlined part "make good on" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ 　 　
A.Change.
B.Realize.
C.Improve.
D.Cancel.
（3）What was the author's main purpose of taking this trip？ 　 　
A.To teach her children to value life.
B.To allow her children to see the world.
C.To enjoy a family breakaway from their life routine.
D.To enable her children to learn something out of class.
（4）How did the author feel about their two﹣month stay in Europe？ 　 　
A.Tired.
B.Satisfied.
C.Inspired.
D.Disappointed.
6．（2024春 鸡西期末） 55﹣year﹣old Rob Kenney，who grew up without a father，has been doing his part to make a difference in the lives of kids today.
He created a YouTube channel，called Dad，How Do I，which aims to give youths the valuable lessons a father is meant to give.Launched only two months ago，his channel already has more than two million subscribers （订阅者）.Rob teaches children and adults，many of whom are also without a dad，basic skills such as how to tie a tie，how to cook meals，how to repair a lamp and many more.
"I didn't start this to make money，" Rob told his viewers. "I just thought I was going to help a few people...30 or 40 subscribers...but it's turned into a way more than that.And please don't think I am only aiming this at young men.It is for anybody who feels that they need to learn something."
Now that his channel has had such huge unexpected success，Rob plans to give his earnings to a number of international charities.
Many viewers have been touched by the warm words Rob shares in his videos.Such simple words，like "I love you"， "You've done a good job" and "I'm proud of you，" can have a deep impact on many children，even some adults.He starts each video with an enthusiastic "Hey，kids!" —but Keiha Danaher said that she was a 33﹣year﹣old woman，and she answered back crying，saying， "Hi，dad!"
Rob's childhood story makes him a role for the kids who watch his channel.By the age of 14，his parents had divorced.He had to move in with his elder brother and learn from the tough life experiences without parents in his life.But that didn't prevent him from being a good father to his children.His experience shows his viewers that there is always opportunity in the face of difficulties.
（1）Why did Rob Kenney create the channel Dad，How Do I in the beginning？ 　 　
A．To cheer up those who feel upset.
B．To make some money to support his family.
C．To teach children and adults some useful life skills.
D．To offer youths advice on how to get on well with others.
（2）What can we infer from Rob's words in the third paragraph？ 　 　
A．Rob's videos are only intended for young men.
B．Subscribers are mainly made up of poor people.
C．The number of subscribers is larger than Rob expected.
D．Rob guesses there won't be more people to subscribe his channel.
（3）What does Rob plan to do in the future？ 　 　
A．Make his videos more entertaining and instructive.
B．Help more children improve their intelligence.
C．Let more people have sympathy for him.
D．Donate the money he earns to charities.
（4）Why are the viewers moved by what Rob shares in his video？ 　 　
A．They think Rob is just like their real father to take care of them.
B．The words in Rob's videos are warm and encouraging.
C．Rob's experiences remind them of their own.
D．Rob's attitude toward life is always positive.
7．（2024春 新吴区校级期末） An 89﹣year﹣old man，Manfred Steiner，has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about：earning his Ph.D.And now he is a physicist.
Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies. "But I made it，and this was the most satisfactory point in my life，to finish it，" he said.
When he was young，Steiner wanted to become a physicist after reading about Albert Einstein.But his mother and uncle persuaded him that studying medicine would be a better choice.He earned his medical degree in 1955 and moved to the US soon after.
Steiner studied hematology（血液学） at Tufts University and biochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.He became a full professor and led the hematology department at Brown's medical school from 1985 to 1994.Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina.He directed that program until he retired from medicine in 2000.
Steiner found medical research pleasing，but it was not quite the same as his interest in physics. "It was something like a wish that was never fulfilled，that always stuck in the back of my head，" he said.At age 70，he started taking undergraduate classes.
Physics professor Brad Marston was surprised when Steiner entered his quantum mechanics （量子力学） class.But he became Steiner's adviser for his dissertation（学位论文） after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked. "He has written many papers in medical science，more papers than I've written in physics，" Marston said. "One thing that's really true about Manfred is that he perseveres（坚持）."
After the university published a story about Steiner on its website，people across the US contacted him to ask for advice on how to go after their dreams later in life.His advice is：Do what you love to do.
（1）Why did Steiner value his degree in physics？ 　 　
A.Because it solved his health problems.
B.Because it was his long﹣pursued dream.
C.Because it met his mother's expectation.
D.Because it was inspired by Albert Einstein.
（2）What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？ 　 　
A.Steiner's contributions to teaching.
B.Steiner's researches after retirement.
C.Steiner's achievements in hematology.
D.Steiner's performances at Tufts University.
（3）What impressed Professor Marston most about Steiner？ 　 　
A.His taking undergraduate classes at 70.
B.His writing more papers in physics.
C.His sticking to becoming a physicist.
D.His being a role model for Americans.
（4）Which of the following can best describe Steiner？ 　 　
A.Active and open﹣minded.
B.Enthusiastic and easy﹣going.
C.Intelligent and warm﹣hearted.
D.Perseverant and hard﹣working.
8．（2024春 克州期末） Born in 1990，a wheelchair has been part of Zhao Hongcheng's life since she was one year old due to poliomyelitis （小儿麻痹症） .And now，as a video content creator who has over 84，000 followers on the video﹣sharing platform Bilibili，Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.
"I made my first video in 2019，" Zhao says. "My original purpose was to find a way to reduce my emotional stress.I always met inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out，which made me feel sad.I barely had any disabled friends，so I had no one to talk to.I felt quite lonely，" Zhao explains.
Her first vlog was about a trip to Guangzhou with friends.The video was viewed more than 2，000 times on the first day. "This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life，" she explains.Since then，that first video has been viewed over 48，000 times.Her fourth video，displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair，made her even more popular.The video has received more than 300，000 views on Bilibili.
"One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the opportunity of talking about the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces，" Zhao says.
（1）What's the purpose of Zhao's first video？ 　 　
A．To make a living.
B．To reduce her emotional stress.
C．To be popular.
D．To practice film skills.
（2）What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？ 　 　
A．The problems the disabled face.
B．The difficulties of making a video.
C．The popularity of Zhao's videos.
D．The four videos Zhao made.
（3）What is the meaning of being a content creator for Zhao？ 　 　
A．Receiving more views.
B．Being successful on Bilibili.
C．Sharing stories from the disabled.
D．Encouraging the disabled to be content creators.
（4）Which can be the best title for the passage？ 　 　
A．A Positive Disabled Influencer
B．A lonely Day of the Disabled
C．A Popular Content Creator
D．A Caring Community for the Disabled
9．（2024春 大荔县期末） In my childhood，my parents would take me to watch games.I loved the excitement I would feel when we went to watch these events，especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game.My meaningful attempt at sports began with T﹣ball at the age of three，progressed to the basketball court at six，and finally turned into a firm devotion to the game of baseball from the age of eight onward.
One of my most memorable moments was at the World Series when I was eleven and played on the Texas Rattlers.The July heat was unbearable.It was the semi﹣final game.Sweating like a pig，we ran into the dugout for our last at﹣bat （上场击球）；we were down one run now.I was the second hitter and captain of the team，and I was ready for this moment.In the next few seconds，I had the chance to show my strength as a hitter and my ability to be a leader under pressure by hitting a home run!We carried the day!
As the team captain，I remember the time I had to give a speech to my team because we had lost an important game.I was nervous，but I knew it was my responsibility to cheer my team up when they were cast down.This experience has shaped my mind，making me become more independent，so I'm obtaining the ability to talk like a leader in front of my team and a group.Sports get it through my head that you can't win at everything in life all the time.
On and of the field，I am more iron﹣willed，disciplined （遵守纪律的） and respectful，and a better leader.I have had so many awesome experiences through sports，which have taught me much and prepared me for the future.The memories of all the trips and diverse experiences I have had will be with me for a lifetime.
（1）What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph？ 　 　
A．He often switched sports.
B．He was a gifted child in sports.
C．He had a busy childhood.
D．He was fond of sports from childhood.
（2）How did the author feel during the semi﹣final at the World Series？ 　 　
A．Stressed and tired.
B．Proud and confident.
C．Unbearable and down.
D．Surprised and energetic.
（3）What was tough for the author according to paragraph 3？ 　 　
A．Leading his team to face failure.
B．Giving a speech before the team.
C．Improving his leadership qualities.
D．Overcoming his own nervousness.
（4）Which can be a suitable title for the text？ 　 　
A．Interesting Life of Sports
B．Life Lessons from Sports
C．Deep Affection for Sports
D．Special Moments in Sports
10．（2024春 泸县校级期末） When Jane Goodall was young，reading and exploring nature were her ideas of fun.Her mother encouraged her to learn and ask questions.Goodall dreamed of seeing the habitats of her favorite animals on her own.
In 1957，Goodall visited a farm in Kenya，Africa.There，she met a famous paleoanthropologist （古人类学家），Louis Leakey.He was looking for someone to study chimpanzees，which could tell us about early human history.Once he got to know Goodall，he knew she was the perfect person for the job.
Goodall arrived in Tanzania，East Africa，in 1960，and journeyed to the Gombe Stream Game Reserve.She learned early on that studying chimpanzees wouldn't be easy.To observe them up close，she had to take months to gain their trust.To her，the chimpanzees were complex creatures with lives surprisingly similar to humans'.She rejected the practice of identifying chimpanzees by numbers and gave each of them a human name.Goodall was observing chimpanzees she'd named David Greybeard and Goliath.She watched as they made tools out the roots of grass to pick termites （白蚁） out of a nest.Until then，people thought humans were the only species that used tools.Because of Goodall's discovery，chimpanzees are now accepted as intelligent and social animals.
Goodall established the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 to provide conservation and environmental education.In the late 1980s，her focus changed to something much larger.Deforestation （滥伐森林） and climate change were affecting the world's natural habitats.The plants that the chimpanzees depended on for food were in danger.The fight she began against habitat loss continues today，through animal preserves and research sites.
Throughout her life，Goodall's work has protected the lives of people and animals around the world.And she encourages young people to join this struggle for a better world.Goodall says that the world will be a better place if people do some help.
（1）Why did Louis Leakey pick Jane Goodall to study chimpanzees？ 　 　
A．Jane Goodall's mother inspired him to do that.
B．Louis Leakey wanted to know animals' history.
C．Jane Goodall had fun in exploring the unknown.
D．Jane Goodall was just the right one for the work.
（2）What significant discovery did Jane Goodall make？ 　 　
A．Chimpanzees could use simple tools.
B．Chimpanzees could follow humans' commands.
C．Chimpanzees had the ability to swim and fish for food.
D．Chimpanzees lived in large societies similar to humans.
（3）What made Jane Goodall change her focus according to paragraph 4？ 　 　
A．The reasons for chimpanzees' using tools.
B．The Jane Goodall Institute's establishment.
C．Fewer habitats and unfriendly climate change.
D．The change of her main interest.
（4）What is the text mainly about？ 　 　
A．Jane Goodall's early career.
B．Jane Goodall's research techniques.
C．Jane Goodall's focus on chimpanzees' using tools.
D．Jane Goodall's discoveries and conservation work.
11．（2024春 鼓楼区校级期末） Every afternoon for the past 11 years，83﹣year﹣old AI Merritt has been a reliable and cheery presence in his southeast Carlsbad neighbourhood，California.
His wife，Penny Merritt said her husband's doctor suggested he get more exercise after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago.When their son，Kevin brought a bike to his parents' house，AI started to pedal around the local road and hills.At first，his rides were about five miles long，then 10 to 12 miles，and gradually the length of his outings grew due to all the social stops —from an hour to two hours.
Since 2010，Merritt has been on a personal pursuit to cycle the circumference （周长） of the earth —24，901 miles without even leaving his own neighbourhood.As a result，over the years，he got to know many of his neighbours and send them message of love and kindness.Judy Keene，one of his neighbours，has been waving to Merritt on his daily rides for the past five years.
"He is so reliable，like clockwork.Every day I see him flying by on his bike.He is totally cheerful and takes time with everybody，" Keene said. "He inspires so many people and shows everyone how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time."
It was not until October 24 that the old man finally realized his daily bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him.At 3 p.m.that Sunday afternoon，nearly 200 people gathered near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his "round﹣the﹣world" adventure.As he pedaled down the hill towards his house，a roar erupted from the crowd waving international flags，hand﹣painted signs and Earth﹣shaped balloons.The outpouring of love stunned and overwhelmed Merritt.
"It's just unbelievable.I couldn't have imagined anything like this ever happening，" he said.Although Merritt has now accomplished his cycling goal，he has no plans to change the routine that has become the highlight of his daily life.
（1）Why did old AI Merritt start to cycle？ 　 　
A.He has always been an athletic person.
B.His son Kevin brought him a new bike.
C.He wanted to send love and kindness to others.
D.He was advised to work out for the sake of his health.
（2）The underlined phrase "social stops" in the second paragraph probably means 　 　 .
A.Merritt stopped to help those in need.
B.Merritt tried to help build stops for social use.
C.Merritt had interactions with his neighbours.
D.Merritt was stopped for some social reasons.
（3）What can we learn about AI Merritt in the text？ 　 　
A.His trips mattered more to his neighbours than to him.
B.He was warmly congratulated on his completion of the plan.
C.He will keep on cycling on a different route as he has planned.
D.He accomplished his goal of cycling 24，901 miles around the earth.
（4）Which of the following can best describe AI Merritt？ 　 　
A.Diligent and determined.
B.Optimistic and selfless.
C.Ambitious and romantic.
D.Kind and inspirational.
12．（2024春 吴忠期末） Maggie，Travis and Lucy's science teacher set a special test for them.They had to work out different kinds of problems within limited time to get out of a locked room.
For the past hour，Maggie，Travis and Lucy had been locked inside a room decorated like a mad scientist's laboratory.Together they decoded（破译）a secret language and solved a difficult maths problem.
The last challenge，however，stopped them.The key to the door was trapped in a block of ice.
"We have to melt the ice，"Lucy said.
"But there's nothing hot here!"Maggie complained.
Travis pulled off his sweatshirt and wrapped（裹） it around the ice."This keeps me warm，"he reasoned.
A few minutes passed by，but the ice didn't melt.
"Isn't cloth an insulator（隔热材料） ？"Lucy asked.She tried to remember what she had learned in science class. "Heat always flows from warm objects to cold ones.The heat in the air will eventually melt the ice，but we need to find something that will help heat move from the air to the ice more quickly."
"What about glass？"Maggie asked.
"Glass is also an insulator.It keeps heat from moving，"Lucy said.Then she noticed a large metal tray（金属托盘） across the room."This might work!"
Lucy put the block of ice onto the tray.Everybody's eyes moved between the clock and the ice.Would they be able to free the key in time？
At last，the key lay in the water on the tray.The three friends rushed out of the room in the last minute.
"We made it!"Travis cheered. "Good thing you paid attention in science class!"
（1）What final challenge did the three friends need to complete？ 　 　
A.To solve a maths problem.
B.To learn a secret language.
C.To find their science teacher.
D.To get the key trapped in ice.
（2）What does Travis mean by saying"This keeps me warm"？ 　 　
A.His sweatshirt can help melt the ice.
B.He dislikes his sweatshirt.
C.His sweatshirt is of good quality.
D.He wants to take off his sweatshirt.
（3）What does the underlined word "eventually" probably mean？ 　 　
A.carefully
B.suddenly
C.finally
D.properly
13．（2023秋 新乡期末） This week was busier than usual，and I was in need of sleep or rest today.All I wanted to do was go home and enjoy a bowl of good hot soup.But when I saw my daughter's car，I knew that it was Bryan's night.Since his parents separated，I had tried to have my six﹣year﹣old grandson spend a few hours with me at least once a week.I had always tried to make it a special time for him.We did many interesting things.Bryan loved all these activities，and so did I.
But today I had to give up our evening.I knew how tired I was，so I just said， "Bryan，I'm sorry.Tonight I don't feel like having fun or playing games.We'll have our night together some other time."
He said， "I like soup，Grandma." I knew he actually meant "Please don't send me away.Please let me stay".And I saw the shadow in Bryan's eyes.Something else was changing.Maybe he thought I wouldn't want to have him come anymore — not tonight，not next week，not ever.Finally，I said OK.And his eyes lighted up.After I put the soup on the desk and turned on the TV，I fell asleep.
When I woke up，there was a coat over my legs，and the soup was gone.Bryan was on the floor，reading a coloring book and watching a television show at the same time.The poor boy must have been so bored!When he found I was awake，he ran over and gave me a big hug. "I love you，Grandma，" he said. "Haven't we had a nice time together？" His big smile and happy eyes told me that this time he meant exactly what he was saying.That was the keyword—together.We had done nothing exciting or special.But we were together.
（1）What can we know from paragraph 1？ 　 　
A．Bryan's grandmother was tired.
B．Bryan's mom drank a bowl of soup.
C．Bryan came with his father that day.
D．Bryan played with his parents that day.
（2）Why did the author agree to spend time with Bryan？ 　 　
A．She was required to do so.
B．She was not good at saying no.
C．She wanted to play games with Bryan.
D．She didn't want to leave Bryan disappointed.
（3）Which word can replace the underlined word "shadow" in paragraph 3？ 　 　
A．sickness
B．selfishness
C．kindness
D．sadness
（4）Which of the following can best describe Bryan？ 　 　
A．Young but loud.
B．Careful and loving.
C．Noisy but curious.
D．Brave and clever.
14．（2024春 海林市校级期末）A potato farmer，Cliff Young took part in a Sydney to Melbourne ultramarathon （超级马拉松） race in1983.Coached by his mother who was 81 at the time，Cliff Young started the marathon with work shoes and work clothes.
Competing against world﹣class marathon runners who were backed up by big sports companies and spent hundreds of hours preparing for the race，Cliff Young's training method was just running after his sheep.He told the organizers he could run after his sheep for a few days and that he could surely compete with other runners.
The ultramarathon generally took 5 days to compete and this potato farmer's decision seemed suicidal.In fact，some tried to stop him from running the super﹣difficult race because they thought Cliff Young could die because of the heat and fatigue（疲劳）.After all，he was 61 years old!
To cut the story short，Cliff Young managed to finish the race.While the young racers slept，he continued to race throughout the night.The young athletes left him far behind until the very last night where he finally led the marathon.Not only did Cliff Young，a 61﹣year﹣old potato farmer，survive the race，but he even managed to win the marathon and actually broke the race record by 9 hours!He even gave away his prize money to the rest of the runners after him.
After the win，he continued to run in many ultramarathon races and even set standards in the world of endurance racing.His running style，named "The Young Shuffle" is a famous running technique used by many runners in the world today.
Cliff Young showed that being old is not a problem，and being a champion doesn't mean you need to have super﹣human strength，just super﹣human will!
（1）What can we say about Cliff Young's training？ 　 　
A．It was very informal.
B．It was well scheduled.
C．It was difficult for him.
D．It was suitable for everyone.
（2）What might the underlined word "suicidal" in Paragraph 3 mean？ 　 　
A．Quite simple.
B．Highly risky.
C．Really surprising.
D．Extremely reasonable.
（3）Which of the following best describes Cliff Young？ 　 　
A．Self﹣confident and far﹣sighted.
B．Animal﹣loving and easy﹣going.
C．Strong﹣minded and big﹣hearted.
D．Open﹣minded and hard﹣working.
（4）What is the text mainly about？ 　 　
A．A marathon race held 37 years ago.
B．A true story of an amazing sportsman.
C．The development of "The Young Shuffle".
D．An old champion's advice to young runners.
15．（2024春 庐山市 校级期末） I am not sure how many years ago it was，but I still had a cassette player （盒式磁带放录机） at the time.I had a lot of housework.I was tired of television and was in the mood for music.I pulled out one of my favorite cassettes.It started to play but before long the music stopped.I opened the player and saw the tape in the cassette was all pulled out and twisted （扭曲的）.I tried to fix it，but it was already broken beyond repair.I frowned.I didn't want to risk another of my cassettes with a tape﹣eating machine，but I really wanted some music.
Then I noticed my ancient record player in the corner.I walked over and dusted it off.I pulled out an old record of my mom's that my dad had given me after she died.I turned on the record player and gently put the record on the turntable （唱机上的转盘）. "Pop!" "Crack!" went the record for a second as I put the needle（唱针） down.Then a beautiful melody from my childhood started to play.I smiled and started to do my housework.The sweet songs I grew up on touched my soul.I felt the music coming out of me.I started to sing，letting my weak voice join in joyously with the music.I even dared to dance a little while I did the dishes.I smiled and laughed.My heart was filled with happiness.And at that moment I could feel the joy of the universe all around me. "This is how life is supposed to be!"
These days all my music is on CDs.My daughter says I am behind the times.She says I should buy a cellphone and download all the music I want.But instead，I think I will dust off those old records again，put them on that record player and start to sing along.
We all have music within us just waiting to get out.Don't let your music die within you then.Share your song with the world.And don't forget to dance a little too.
（1）Why did the author give up listening to cassettes？ 　 　
A.He broke all his cassettes.
B.He preferred records to cassettes.
C.His cassettes were out of fashion.
D.His cassette player didn't work well.
（2）How did the author feel when listening to his late mom's record？ 　 　
A.Upset.
B.Regretful.
C.Pleased.
D.Surprised.
（3）What did the author's daughter advise him to do？ 　 　
A.Buy new records.
B.Change his record player.
C.Sing and dance to the music.
D.Download music to his phone.
（4）What does the author want to convey？ 　 　
A.Life with music is beautiful.
B.Music can inspire creativity.
C.Music helps strengthen family bonds.
D.Music helps us keep up with the times.
期末核心考点 记叙文阅读理解
参考答案与试题解析
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．（2024秋 邢台期末）
"BANG!" I pulled the door heavily behind me. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed father.I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
A young man who held a child in his arms walked past me.I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and carefree.But now...I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old.We differ in our ways of thinking.We are just like two people coming from two different worlds.It feels like there is an iron（铁制的） door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered in the streets，until I had only the street lights to keep me company.My heart was frozen on this hot summer night.When I finally reached the high﹣rise apartment block in which I lived，I saw that the light was still on.
I thought to myself， "Is Father waiting for his boy，or still angry with him？"
All the lights were off except Father's.
Dad was always like this.Maybe he didn't know how to express himself.After an argument he had the habit of tucking me underneath the covers（掖被子） while I was sleeping.This was how he always was.He had been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do had become his second nature.
The light was still on.
"Am I wrong？" I whispered，maybe...With the key in hand，I was as nervous as I had ever been.At last，I decided to open the door.As soon as I opened the door，tears ran down my cheeks.I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all.Love——it's second to none.
（1）How did the author most probably feel when he left the flat？ 　C　
A．Frightened.
B．Curious.
C．Angry.
D．Excited.
（2）What did the young man holding a child remind the author of？ 　B　
A．The street lights.
B．His happy childhood.
C．The high﹣rise apartment block.
D．The iron door between him and his father.
（3）Why was the light in the author's father's room "still" on？ 　D　
A．He forgot to turn it off.
B．He was testing the light.
C．He was afraid of darkness.
D．He was waiting for his son.
（4）What can be inferred from the text？ 　A　
A．The father loved his son indeed.
B．The son liked walking along the street.
C．The story took place on a cold winter night.
D．The father was too old to understand his son.
【答案】CBDA
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和父亲吵架后，跑出家来到街上，但是当作者看到路边有一个年轻人抱着自己的小孩时，作者回想起了小时候和父亲在一起的开心时刻，于是作者走回家，深夜在外面看到只有自家灯在亮着，打开家门，作者眼泪流出来了，因为父亲一直在等他，这时作者才意识到父亲对自己的爱是独一无二的。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第一段 "BANG!" I pulled the door heavily behind me. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed father.I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.（"砰!"我重重地拉上身后的门。"永远不要再踏进这所房子一步!"父亲愤怒地说。我冲出公寓，沿着街道跑。）可知，作者和父亲吵架了，作者"砰"地关门，冲出公寓，沿着街道跑去这一系列动作可推知，作者离开公寓时很生气，故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段中的A young man who held a child in his arms walked past me.I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and carefree.（一个抱着孩子的年轻人从我身边走过。我感觉好像从另一个空间看到了我的童年：快乐和无忧无虑。）可知，抱着孩子的年轻人使作者想起来自己快乐的童年，故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据最后一段中的As soon as I opened the door，tears ran down my cheeks.I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all.Love﹣﹣it's second to none.（我一开门，眼泪就顺着脸颊流了下来。我突然意识到我想象中的那扇铁门根本不存在﹣﹣﹣爱是第一位的。）可知，吵架后，作者在外面看到家里的灯一直亮着，作者回到家后眼泪就顺着脸颊流了下来，意识到父亲对自己的爱是独一无二的，这说明爸爸亮灯是在等着作者回家。故选D。
（4）推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的Dad was always like this.Maybe he didn't know how to express himself.After an argument he had the habit of tucking me underneath the covers（掖被子） while I was sleeping.This was how he always was.（爸爸总是这样。也许他不知道如何表达自己。在争吵之后，他习惯在我睡觉的时候，给我掖被子。他一直都是这样。）和最后一段中As soon as I opened the door，tears ran down my cheeks.I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all.Love﹣﹣it's second to none.（我一开门，眼泪就顺着脸颊流了下来。我突然意识到我想象中的那扇铁门根本不存在。爱是第一位的。）可知，每次吵架后，父亲总是在作者睡着后给作者掖被子，怕作者冻着，这说明父亲是爱作者的，在这次吵架后，作者在外面看到家里的灯一直亮着，作者回到家后眼泪就顺着脸颊流了下来，这是因为作者看到父亲在等着作者，作者认为父亲对自己的爱是独一无二的，由此可推知，父亲很爱自己的儿子，故选A。
【点评】考查记叙文。做题时要通读全文，把握大意，然后结合题干及选项做出正确的选择。
2．（2024春 海淀区期末） As a shoe cobbler，Jim McFarland has spent his career with his eyes trained downward on his work.He never expected anyone to care much about his craft.But McFarland，59，now has more than I million followers on social media platform.He posts videos of his work as a cobbler﹣from replacing thin soles to fixing zippers，reviving（恢复） rubber heels to adding customized touches to timeworn pieces.McFarland breathes new life into seemingly unwearable shoes from his shop in Lakeland，Florida.
Viewers are fascinated by McFarland's careful cobbling.While he often uses a sanding machine，he does most of the work by hand and with basic tools.In one video，which has been viewed nearly 60 million times，McFarland revives and personalizes a pair of limited﹣edition boots，painting the soles a deep blue shade.The video shows every step of the painstaking process.
According to McFarland，becoming a cobbler isn't simple."It takes three to five years to learn the trade，"said McFarland，who comes from a long line of cobblers."This is my family heritage，my history.We've been at it for a long time."As a teen，McFarland wasn't keen on becoming a cobbler.When he was 20，though，his father got sick，and McFarland dropped out of college to help him run the family business.He ultimately took over."I have no regrets.I really love being here."McFarland said.
McFarland is an advocate for buying high﹣quality shoes and mending them as needed，rather than purchasing inexpensive and trendy shoes that tend to not weather well.He said he frequently fixes shoes that are more than 40 years old.When he's finished with them，"they'll be good for probably another 30 to 50 years if you take care of them，"he said.
McFarland's mentality goes in line with the mending movement，which promotes repairing rather than replacing broken things.Unlike fast fashion，which has disastrous consequences for the environment，the mending movement seeks to reduce consumption and waste."Good material can always be revived，"McFarland said."It can last a lifetime."
（1）McFarland's videos are so popular because he 　D　 .
A.designs and creates new styles of shoes
B.tells interesting stories about mending shoes
C.promotes old professions with modern machines
D.shows the detailed process of repairing shoes by hand
（2）McFarland's career as a shoemaker began when 　B　 .
A.he graduated from college
B.his family needed his help
C.his video gained popularity
D.he found his childhood interest
（3）Which of the following words can best describe MeFarland？ 　A　
A.Skillful and devoted.
B.Open﹣minded and creative.
C.Friendly and considerate.
D.Hard﹣working and ambitious.
（4）What can we learn from the passage？ 　D　
A.High quality makes fast fashion.
B.Social media challenges tradition.
C.Creativity holds the key to success.
D.Mending contributes to eco﹣fashion.
【答案】DBAD
【分析】鞋匠吉姆 麦克法兰在社交媒体上拥有超过一百万的粉丝，他通过发布修鞋视频吸引了大量关注。麦克法兰用手工和基本工具精心修复鞋子，使看似无法穿着的鞋子重获新生。他倡导购买高质量鞋子并根据需要进行修补，而非购买便宜但易损坏的时尚鞋。麦克法兰的工作理念与推崇修补而非替换的修补运动相契合，旨在减少消费和浪费，强调好材料可以持续一生。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段Viewers are fascinated by McFarland's careful cobbling.While he often uses a sanding machine，he does most of the work by hand and with basic tools.In one video，which has been viewed nearly 60 million times，McFarland revives and personalizes a pair of limited﹣edition boots，painting the soles a deep blue shade.The video shows every step of the painstaking process.（观众被麦克法兰的精心修补所吸引。虽然他经常使用磨砂机，但他的大部分工作都是用手工和基本工具完成的。在一段点击量接近6000万次的视频中，麦克法兰重新设计并个性化了一双限量版靴子，将鞋底涂成了深蓝色。视频展示了这一艰苦过程的每一步。）可知McFarland的视频很受欢迎，因为他展示了手工修鞋的详细过程。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段When he was 20，though，his father got sick，and McFarland dropped out of college to help him run the family business.（然而，在他20岁的时候，他的父亲生病了，麦克法兰从大学退学，帮助父亲经营家族企业。）可知当他的家庭需要他的帮助时，麦克法兰的鞋匠生涯开始了。故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据第三段."It takes three to five years to learn the trade，"said McFarland，who comes from a long line of cobblers.（麦克法兰来自一个鞋匠世家，他说："学习这门手艺需要三到五年的时间。"）以及第四段McFarland is an advocate for buying high﹣quality shoes and mending them as needed，rather than purchasing inexpensive and trendy shoes that tend to not weather well.（麦克法兰提倡购买高质量的鞋子，并在需要时修补它们，而不是购买那些不太耐穿的廉价时尚鞋子。）可知他是一个技术精湛的人，同时对事业很忠诚。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段McFarland's mentality goes in line with the mending movement，which promotes repairing rather than replacing broken things.Unlike fast fashion，which has disastrous consequences for the environment，the mending movement seeks to reduce consumption and waste.（麦克法兰的心态与修补运动是一致的，它提倡修复而不是更换损坏的东西。与对环境造成灾难性后果的快时尚不同，修补运动旨在减少消费和浪费。）可知我们能从文章中学到修补有助于生态时尚。故选D。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
3．（2024春 福州期末） I didn't quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad.I just needed something different，far from the late﹣night libraries of my college town.Most different，I hoped，would be my rural homestay：two weeks in central Mongolia with a family of nomadic（游牧的）herders.
I was studying Mongolian at the time，but still，there was so much I couldn't say or understand.As we walked in the snow behind the goats，my host mom would ask me if I was cold，then giggle （咯咯地笑） and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood.In the evenings，she showed me how to make dumplings with her fingers.My host siblings would talk with me，speaking too fast for me to understand，as we explored the rocks around our tent；I'd listen and nod.
This verbal（言语的） barrier was strangely freeing.In the crowded dining hall at home，meeting new people made me anxious.I'd stay quiet，measuring out my words，struggling for something to say that wouldn't expose me as unfunny or boring.In Mongolia，I couldn't perfect my words.I could only smile，and try out one of the phrases I'd mastered："May I help？""Where is the dog？""Are you tired？"My host family laughed at my pronunciation，at the way I threw up my hands and eyebrows in a frequent gesture of confusion.But in their laughter，I felt safe，unembarrassed.
With my Mongolian family on the grassland，I found a feeling of ease I'd never felt before.We were so different，they and I，and not just in language.Their skin was hardened and darkened by sun；I'd been hidden under hats and sunscreen since birth.My host siblings（兄弟姐妹）grew up drawing water from frozen streams and jogging behind herds of sheep；I spent summers at tennis camp.
For me，these gaps made all the difference.Without shared social measures，I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up.Only real things﹣kindness，helpfulness﹣mattered.
（1）Why did the author go to Mongolia for a term abroad？ 　B　
A.She dreamed of living a nomadic life.
B.She was tired of studying late at night.
C.She had to study Mongolians' normal life.
D.She was collecting information for libraries.
（2）What does the underlined word "shiver" in paragraph 2 mean？ 　D　
A.Hug.
B.Smile.
C.Attack.
D.Shake.
（3）How did the author behave at the dining hall in her home country？ 　B　
A.She felt at ease in the crowd.
B.She usually weighed her words.
C.She asked a lot of funny questions.
D.She often made others laugh with jokes.
（4）What did the author learn from her life in Mongolia？ 　D　
A.You are judged wherever you go.
B.Nature makes humans feel insignificant.
C.Appearance reflects one's standard of life.
D.Being kind is the common social standard.
【答案】见试题解答内容
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在蒙古留学的经历，她发现与游牧家庭相处时，语言不再是障碍，善良和真诚才是重要的社会标准。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第一段的I didn't quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad.I just needed something different，far from the late﹣night libraries of my college town.（当我飞往蒙古去国外学习的时候，我并不知道我在寻找什么。我只是需要一些不同的东西，远离我大学城的深夜图书馆）可知，作者去蒙古留学一学期是因为她厌倦了深夜学习。故选B。
（2）词义猜测题。根据第二段的I was studying Mongolian at the time，but still，there was so much I couldn't say or understand.As we walked in the snow behind the goats，my host mom would ask me if I was cold，then giggle （咯咯地笑） and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood.（当时我正在学习蒙古语，但仍然有很多东西我说不出来或听不懂。当我们跟在山羊后面走在雪地里的时候，我的寄宿妈妈问我冷不冷，然后咯咯地笑，并模仿一个大大的……，以确保我明白）可知，因为下雪了天冷而作者不能完全听懂蒙古语，因此寄宿妈妈会做一个发抖的动作问作者冷不冷，则划线词意为：颤抖。A.Hug拥抱；B.Smile微笑；C.Attack攻击；D.Shake颤抖。故选D。
（3）推理判断题。根据第三段的In the crowded dining hall at home，meeting new people made me anxious.I'd stay quiet，measuring out my words，struggling for something to say that wouldn't expose me as unfunny or boring.（在国内拥挤的食堂里，结识新朋友让我感到焦虑。我会保持安静，掂量着自己的用词，挣扎着想说点什么，这样才不会让人觉得我无趣或无聊）可知，作者在国内的食堂里经常斟酌用词以避免说话的无趣。故选B。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段的For me，these gaps made all the difference.Without shared social measures，I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up.Only real things﹣kindness，helpfulness﹣mattered.（对我来说，这些差距让一切变得不同。没有共同的社交衡量标准，我没有浪费时间去想我是如何衡量的。只有真正的东西——善良，乐于助人——才是重要的）可知，作者从她在蒙古的生活中感悟到善良是共同的社会准则，不分国度。故选D。
【点评】一、速读全文，了解大意知主题。
阅读能力一般指阅读速度和理解能力两个方面。阅读速度是阅读最基本的能力，考生必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速阅读，搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。
二、看题干，带着问题读文章。
首先要掌握问题的类型，客观信息题可以从文章中直接找到答案；而主观判断题考查的是对文章的感情基调等，这类题必须经过对作者的态度、意图以及对整篇文章进行深一层的推理等。其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率。
三、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。
在实际阅读中，有时作者并未把意图说出来，阅读者要根据字面意思，通过语篇逻辑关系，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓义。要求读者对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。推理题在提问中常用的词有：infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。
四、猜词悟义，扫除阅读拦路虎。
猜词是应用英语的重要能力。它不但需要准确无误地理解上下文，而且要有较大的泛读量，掌握或认识较多的课外词汇。我们要学会"顺藤摸瓜"，通过构词，语法，定义，同位，对比，因果，常识，上下文等线索确定词义。
4．（2024春 隆回县期末） Arsh believes in the importance of making the world a more beautiful place.The talented boy not only paints but also sells his artwork and donates the money.
It all started when his parents bought him a set of painting tools for his 8th birthday.Once he had his own materials，he began spending much of his free time putting color on his canvas.As Arsh's paintings began to grow in number，he decided to give them as gifts to friends and family.Receiving a positive response from people around him，he soon realized his pieces had the potential to get much more than smiles and praise.
His light﹣bulb moment came shortly after：he would sell his artwork and donate the money to charity.His first plan was to raise ＄1，000 for St.Jude Children's Research Hospital，which he accomplished in around nine months by selling his paintings on social media and at local art shows.Since then，he's broadened his reach to benefit other organizations，including childhood cancer nonprofit Compass to Care and the Make﹣A﹣Wish Foundation.He's raised over＄16，000 for charities so far.
Arsh's artwork is often colorful and cheery，as one might expect from a youngster，but it showcases the impressive technique of a gifted artist.Some pieces are more abstract in nature；others feature realistic renditions （演绎） of flowers and animals.They range in size and complexity，and，accordingly，price.Small paintings might sell for ＄10 while larger canvases，up to five feet，have gone for＄800.
Last year，Arsh won The Diana Award，an honor presented by a UK charity founded on Princess Diana's belief that young people have the power to change their country.And the young artist has advice for other kids looking to make a difference. "Helping others doesn't have to be，like，money or anything.It can be your time，your skills，your talent，" he says， "and overall，just be kind to other people to make their day better."
（1）What made Arsh interested in painting？ 　A　
A.A birthday present from his parents.
B.His parents' deep love for painting.
C.The encouragement of others around him.
D.His fascination with the beauty of nature.
（2）Why did Arsh decide to sell his artwork？ 　D　
A.To pay for his painting materials.
B.To get more attention from others.
C.To attract children's interest in art.
D.To help those people who are in need.
（3）What can we learn about Arsh from the text？ 　A　
A.His fundraising plan is going well.
B.He will turn his attention to his studies.
C.All his paintings sell at high prices now.
D.He is going to teach other children to paint for free.
（4）What does Arsh want to say in the last paragraph？ 　B　
A.Every child has a unique talent.
B.Everyone has the ability to help others.
C.Talent plays an important role in learning art.
D.Helping others is the responsibility of young artists.
【答案】ADAB
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Arsh喜欢画画，把自己的作品卖掉捐给慈善机构，并获得了英国慈善机构颁发的荣誉。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段中It all started when his parents bought him a set of painting tools for his 8th birthday.Once he had his own materials，he began spending much of his free time putting color on his canvas. （这一切都始于他的父母在他8岁生日时给他买了一套绘画工具。一旦他有了自己的材料，他就开始花大量的空闲时间在画布上上色）可知，父母送给Arsh的一个生日礼物使他对画画感兴趣。故选A。
（2）推理判断题。根据第三段中His light﹣bulb moment came shortly after：he would sell his artwork and donate the money to charity. （不久之后，他的灵光一现：他将卖掉自己的艺术品，把钱捐给慈善机构）可知，Arsh决定卖掉自己的画作是为了帮助有需要的人。故选D。
（3）推理判断题。根据第三段中Since then，he's broadened his reach to benefit other organizations，including childhood cancer nonprofit Compass to Care and the Make﹣A﹣Wish Foundation.He's raised over ＄16，000 for charities so far. （从那以后，他扩大了自己的影响范围，帮助其他组织，包括儿童癌症非营利组Compass to Car和the Make﹣A﹣Wish 基金会。到目前为止，他已经为慈善机构筹集了超过16000美元）可推知，Arsh的筹资计划进展顺利。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段中"Helping others doesn't have to be，like，money or anything.It can be your time，your skills，your talent，"he says， "and overall，just be kind to other people to make their day better."（"帮助别人不一定是金钱或其他东西。它可以是你的时间，你的技能，你的才能，"他说，"总的来说，只是善待别人，让他们的一天更美好。"）可知他的意思是每个人都有帮助别人的能力。故选B。
【点评】一、速读全文，了解大意知主题。
阅读能力一般指阅读速度和理解能力两个方面。阅读速度是阅读最基本的能力，考生必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速阅读，搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。
二、看题干，带着问题读文章。
首先要掌握问题的类型，客观信息题可以从文章中直接找到答案；而主观判断题考查的是对文章的感情基调等，这类题必须经过对作者的态度、意图以及对整篇文章进行深一层的推理等。其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率。
三、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。
在实际阅读中，有时作者并未把意图说出来，阅读者要根据字面意思，通过语篇逻辑关系，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓义。要求读者对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。推理题在提问中常用的词有：infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。
四、猜词悟义，扫除阅读拦路虎。
猜词是应用英语的重要能力。它不但需要准确无误地理解上下文，而且要有较大的泛读量，掌握或认识较多的课外词汇。我们要学会"顺藤摸瓜"，通过构词，语法，定义，同位，对比，因果，常识，上下文等线索确定词义。
5．（2024春 武强县校级期末） Recently，my husband and three kids were playing in the Mediterranean，swimming and floating in the picture﹣perfect sea.It was extremely beautiful in Majorca，Spain.The way the sun danced across the water and how the blue horizon was dotted with storybook sailboats were such beautiful scenes.I almost couldn't believe my eyes.
My husband and I always dreamed about taking our kids on a trip around the world.It was something we always wanted to do "one day".It was one of the things we talked at length about，when we imagined our life with the children we hoped we would have.
Fourteen years later，we had three boys who were growing up faster by the day.It was time to make good on those plans.
We spent dozens of hours discussing，researching and planning.We had to learn how to"road school" our kids and arrange time off from work.We renewed our passports，and then packed our bags.We showed our kids the world.It was about experiencing the dozens of flights and trains and taxis together.We showed them how wonderful，how diverse，and how amazing the world is.We wanted them to learn all that we had learned ourselves，through our own travels as young adults.
But there was something more than that：What we really wanted is to slow down time.We wanted the days to last a bit longer，and the weeks to take their time.The years with our children are going too fast.We wanted to put the brakes on（阻止） our busy lives for a year，and just be with our kids.We wanted a break from the daily morning routine of making lunches，eating breakfast and rushing out o the door in time for school.We needed a family time﹣out.
It was a wonderful two﹣month trip in Europe，full of incredible moments.And when we look back at our lives，I know we'll be glad we did it.I know we'll be happy that this is a chapter of the story of our family.
（1）What was the author's attitude toward the trip when planning it？ 　D　
A.Worried.
B.Calm.
C.Stressed.
D.Eager.
（2）What does the underlined part "make good on" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ 　B　
A.Change.
B.Realize.
C.Improve.
D.Cancel.
（3）What was the author's main purpose of taking this trip？ 　C　
A.To teach her children to value life.
B.To allow her children to see the world.
C.To enjoy a family breakaway from their life routine.
D.To enable her children to learn something out of class.
（4）How did the author feel about their two﹣month stay in Europe？ 　B　
A.Tired.
B.Satisfied.
C.Inspired.
D.Disappointed.
【答案】见试题解答内容
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和丈夫还有三个孩子一起度过了美好的两个月的欧洲之旅，带着孩子们去环游世界是作者和丈夫一直梦想要做的事情，对于这次旅行，作者感到很满意。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第二段My husband and I always dreamed about taking our kids on a trip around the world.It was something we always wanted to do "one day".It was one of the things we talked in detail about，when we imagined our life with the children we hoped we would have.（我丈夫和我一直梦想着带着我们的孩子去环游世界。这是我们一直想"有一天"做的事情。当我们想象和我们希望的孩子们的生活时，这是我们详细谈论的事情之一。）和第四段中的We spent dozens of hours discussing，researching and planning.（我们花了几十个小时讨论、研究和计划。）可推知作者对这次旅行是期待的，故选D。
（2）词义猜测题。根据前文说梦想是环游世界，以及第三段的It was time to make good on those plans.（是时候make good on那些计划了。）及第四段中的We renewed our passports，and then packed our bags.（我们更新我们的护照，然后打包行李。）尤其是packed our bags猜测划线部分的意思是"实现"。结合选项A.Change改变；B.Realize实现，意识到；C.Improve改善，提高；D.Cancel取消。故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据倒数第二段We wanted the days to last a bit longer and the weeks to take their time.The years with our children are going too fast.We wanted to put the brakes on our busy lives for a year，and just be with our kids.We wanted a break from the daily morning routine of making lunches，eating breakfast and rushing out the door in time for school.We needed a family time﹣out（休息时间）.（我们希望每一天都能持续得长一点，每一周都能慢慢来。和孩子们在一起的日子过得太快了。我们想停止一年的忙碌生活，只和孩子们在一起。我们想从每天早上做午餐、吃早餐、赶着出门上学的例行公事中解脱出来。我们需要一个家庭的休息时间。）可知作者这次旅行的主要目的是享受家庭生活，从忙碌的生活中解脱出来。故选C。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段中的It was a wonderful two months in Europe，full of incredible moments.And when we look back at our lives，I know we'll be glad we did it.I know we'll be happy that this is a chapter of the story of our family. （在欧洲度过了美妙的两个月，充满了不可思议的时刻。当我们回顾我们的生活时，我知道我们会很高兴我们这么做了。我知道我们会很高兴这是我们家庭故事的新篇章。）可知，作者对两个月的欧洲旅行很满意，故选B。
【点评】考查记叙文。做题时要通读全文，把握大意，然后结合题干及选项做出正确的选择。
6．（2024春 鸡西期末） 55﹣year﹣old Rob Kenney，who grew up without a father，has been doing his part to make a difference in the lives of kids today.
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