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专题 13 阅读理解记叙文
2023年
Passage 1
【2023年新高考全国Ⅰ卷】When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house,
observing how nature solved problems. A ditry stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through
plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could
be used to clean up the messes people were making.
After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking
questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing
chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way
nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine.
The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he
constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and
streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these
different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the
sludge.
He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to
eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water.
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Over the years John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse-like facility that treated sewage
(污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a
city in southeast China.
“Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for
the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these
new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.”
4. What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs?
A. He was fond of traveling. B. He enjoyed being alone.
C. He had an inquiring mind. D. He longed to be a doctor.
5. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks?
A. To feed the animals. B. To build an ecosystem.C. To protect the plants. D. To test the eco-machine.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou?
A. To review John’s research plans. B. To show an application of John’s idea.
C. To compare John’s different jobs. D. To erase doubts about John’s invention.
7. What is the basis for John’s work?
A. Nature can repair itself. B. Organisms need water to survive.
C. Life on Earth is diverse. D. Most tiny creatures live in groups.
Passage 2
【2023年新高考全国Ⅱ卷】Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for
middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban
Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science
skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles.
Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast food
restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of
soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though
some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager to try something new.
Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil
testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year,
students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools.
Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say
they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says.
She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some students get so interested in gardening that
they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming
effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,”
she says, “and they feel successful.”
4. What do we know about Abby Jaramillo?
A. She used to be a health worker. B. She grew up in a low-income family.
C. She owns a fast food restaurant. D. She is an initiator of Urban Sprouts.
5. What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program?
A. The kids’ parents distrusted her. B. Students had little time for her classes.
C. Some kids disliked garden work. D. There was no space for school gardens.6. Which of the following best describes the impact of the program?
A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable.
C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Rescuing School Gardens B. Experiencing Country Life
C. Growing Vegetable Lovers D. Changing Local Landscape
Passage 3
【2023年全国乙卷】 Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape (风景)
can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find
distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours
away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the
countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the
right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed
plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz (石英)
rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to
photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We
managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the
route (路线) so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting
lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots
though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
4. How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest?
A. By teaming up with other photographers. B. By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
C. By studying the geographical conditions. D. By creating settings in the corn fields.
5. What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author?
A. Proper time management. B. Good shooting techniques.
C. Adventurous spirit. D. Distinctive styles.
6. What can we infer from the author trip with friends to Devil’s Lake?
A. They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.B. They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
C. They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
D. They had problems with their emipment.
7. How does the author find his photos taken at Devil’s Lake?
A. Amusing. B. Satisfying.
C. Encouraging. D. Comforting.
Passage 4
【2023年全国甲卷】Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up
shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.
She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26,
accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day’s work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She
says: “I’m sure I wasn’t much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout
the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills.”
Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from
losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: “I’ve moved house many times and I always
like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a
room to avoid any charges when I’ve moved out.”
With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more
than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average
spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifth
wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research
shows it is women now leading the charge.
24. Which is closest in meaning to “a dab hand” in paragraph 1?
A. An artist. B. A winner. C. A specialist. D. A pioneer.
25. Why did Terri’s grandfather give her £5 a day?
A. For a birthday gift. B. As a treat for her work.
C. To support her DIY projects. D. To encourage her to take up a hobby.
26. How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?
A. By making it look like before. B. By furnishing it herself.
C. By splitting the rent with a roommate. D. By cancelling the rental agreement.
27. What trend in DIY does the research show?A. It is becoming more costly. B. It is getting more time-consuming.
C. It is turning into a seasonal industry. D. It is gaining popularity among females.
Passage 5
【2023年北京卷】Sitting in the garden for my friend’s birthday. I felt a buzz (振动) in my pocket. My heart
raced when I saw the email sender’s name. The email started off: “Dear Mr Green, thank you for your interest” and
“the review process took longer than expected.” It ended with “We are sorry to inform you…”and my vision
blurred (模糊). The position—measuring soil quality in the Sahara Desert as part of an undergraduate research
programme — had felt like the answer I had spent years looking for.
I had put so much time and emotional energy into applying, and I thought the rejection meant the end of the
road for my science career.
So I was shocked when, not long after the email, Professor Mary Devon, who was running the programme,
invited me to observe the work being done in her lab. I jumped at the chance, and a few weeks later I was equally
shocked—and overjoyed—when she invited me to talk with her about potential projects I could pursue in her lab.
What she proposed didn’t seem as exciting as the original project I had applied to, but I was going to give it my all.
I found myself working with a robotics professor on techniques for collecting data from the desert remotely.
That project, which I could complete from my sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only survived
the lockdown but worked where traditional methods didn’t. In the end, I had a new scientific interest to pursue.
When I applied to graduate school, I found three programmes promising to allow me to follow my desired
research direction. And I applied with the same anxious excitement as before. When I was rejected from one that
had seemed like a perfect fit, it was undoubtedly difficult. But this time I had the perspective (视角) to keep it from
sending me into panic. It helped that in the end I was accepted into one of the other programmes I was also excited
about.
Rather than setting plans in stone, I’ve learned that sometimes I need to take the opportunities that are offered,
even if they don’t sound perfect at the time, and make the most of them.
24. How did the author feel upon seeing the email sender’s name?
A. Anxious. B. Angry. C. Surprised. D. Settled.
25. After talking with Professor Devon, the author decided to ________.
A. criticise the review process B. stay longer in the Sahara Desert
C. apply to the original project again D. put his heart and soul into the lab work
26. According to the author, the project with the robotics professor was ________.A. demanding B. inspiring C. misleading D. amusing
27. What can we learn from this passage?
A. An invitation is a reputation. B. An innovation is a resolution.
C. A rejection can be a redirection. D. A reflection can be a restriction.
2022年记叙文
Passage1
【2022年新高考全国Ⅱ卷】We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia
tools. Many young people don’t even realize it’s new. For them, it’s just normal.
This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday.
I had brought a children’s book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures — a perfect match for his age.
Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he
reaches out and pokes (戳) the page with his finger.
What’s up with that? He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the
page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid?
Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the
boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He
thought my storybook was like that.
Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It’s an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique, like your
grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce
audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites.
There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent little time in front of a camera,
since I have a face made for radio. But that didn’t stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal
story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star — two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I
will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.
4. What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Provided shelter for me. B. Became very clear to me.
C. Took the pressure off me. D. Worked quite well on me.
5. Why did the kid poke the storybook?
A. He took it for a tablet computer. B. He disliked the colorful pictures.C. He was angry with his grandpa. D. He wanted to read it by himself.
6. What does the author think of himself?
A. Socially ambitious. B. Physically attractive.
C. Financially independent. D. Digitally competent.
7. What can we learn about the author as a journalist?
A. He lacks experience in his job. B. He seldom appears on television.
C. He manages a video department. D. He often interviews internet stars.
Passage 2
【2022年北京卷】My name is Alice. Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my
ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I struggled on, constantly staring at
this wall that faced me. My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I
did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me.
One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation
not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. I joined a
pre-presentation dinner with him and that smaller setting allowed me to slowly build up my courage to speak one-
on-one with him—an idea that had seemed completely impossible. This first contact was where my story began.
A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see that
this would be the first in a series of timely opportunities that my old self would have let pass, but that this new and
more confident Alice enthusiastically seized. Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth
for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to
completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect
nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence.
I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve realised that my biggest obstacle ( 障碍 )
this whole time was myself. It was that voice in the back of my head telling me that one phrase that has stopped so
many people from reaching their potential: I can’t. They say good things come to those who wait; I say: grab every
opportunity with everything you have and be impatient. After all, nature does not require our patience, but our
action.
24. What was the main cause for Alice’s anxiety?
A. Her inability to act her age. B. Her habit of consumption.
C. Her desire to be perfect. D. Her lack of inspiration.25. How did Grant Brown’s presentation influence Alice?
A. She decided to do something for nature. B. She tasted the sweetness of friendship.
C. She learned about the harm of desire. D. She built up her courage to speak up.
26. The activities Alice joined in helped her to become more ________.
A. intelligent B. confident C. innovative D. critical
27. What can we learn from this passage?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Patience is a cure of anxiety.
C. Action is worry’s worst enemy. D. Everything comes to those who wait.
Passage 3
【2022年浙江卷6月】Pasta and pizza were on everyone’s lunch menu in my native land of Italy. Everyone
who had such a lunch was fair-skinned and spoke Italian. A few years later, as I stood in the lunch line with my
kindergarten class in a school in Brooklyn, I realized things were no longer that simple. My classmates ranged from
those kids with pale skin and large blue eyes to those with rich brown skin and dark hair. The food choices were
almost as diverse as the students. In front of me was an array of foods I couldn’t even name in my native language.
Fearing that I would pick out something awful, I desperately tried to ask the boy ahead of me for a
recommendation. Unfortunately, between us stood the barrier of language.
Although my kindergarten experience feels like a century ago, the lessons I learned will stick in my mind
forever. For the past three summers, I have worked in a government agency in New York. New immigrants much
like the little girl in the lunch line flooded our office seeking help. I often had to be an interpreter for the Italian-
speaking ones. As I served the role of vital communication link, I was reminded of my desperate struggle to
converse before I learned English. I watched with great sympathy as elderly Italians tried to hold a conversation in
Italian with people who did not speak the language. It suddenly became very clear to me how lucky I was to be
fluent in two languages.
In New York, a multicultural city, students like me are blessed with a chance to work with a diverse
population. In my English to Italian translations, I’ve learned about social programs that I didn’t know existed. This
work expanded my mind in ways that are impossible inside the four walls of a classroom. Walking through the
streets of Brooklyn today, I am no longer confused by this city’s sounds and smells. Instead, enjoy its diversity.
1. What did the author realize after entering school in Brooklyn?
A. Time passed quickly. B. English was hard to learn.
C. The food was terrible. D. People were very different.2. Who does “the little girl” in paragraph 2 refer to?
.
A An Italian teacher. B. A government official.
C. The author herself. D. The author’s classmate.
3. How did the summer job benefit the author?
A. It strengthened her love for school. B. It helped sharpen her sense of direction.
C. It opened her eyes to the real world. D. It made her childhood dream come true.
Passage 4
【2022 年浙江卷 1 月】 For nearly a decade now, Merebeth has been a self-employed pet transport
specialist. Her pet transport job was bom of the financial crisis （危机）in the late 2000s. The downturn hit the
real estate （房地产）firm where she had worked for ten years as an office manager. The firm went broke and left
her looking for a new job. One day, while driving near her home, she saw a dog wandering on the road, clearly lost.
She took it home, and her sister in Denver agreed to take it. This was a loving home for sure, but 1, 600 miles away.
It didn't take long for Merebeth to decide to drive the dog there herself. It was her first road trip to her new job.
Merebeth*s pet delivery service also satisfies her wanderlust. It has taken her to every state in the US except
Montana, Washington and Oregon, she says proudly. If she wants to visit a new place, she will simply find a pet
with transport needs there. She travels in all weathers. She has driven through 55 mph winds in Wyoming, heavy
flooding and storms in Alabama and total whiteout conditions in Kansas.
This wanderlust is inherited from her father, she says. She moved their family from Canada to California when
she was one year old, because he wanted them to explore a new place together. As soon as she graduated from high
school she left home to live on Catalina Island off the Californian coast, away from her parents, where she enjoyed
a life of sailing and off-road biking.
It turns out that pet transporting pays quite well at about $30, 000 per year before tax. She doesn't work in
summer, as it would be unpleasantly hot for the animals in the car, even with air conditioning. As autumn comes,
she gets restless—the same old wanderlust returning. It’s a call she must heed alone, though. Merebeth says,
*'When I am on the road, I'm just in my own world. I've always been independent-spirited and I just feel strongly
that I mush help animals.
1. Why did Merebeth changed her job?
A. She wanted to work near her home.
B. She was tired of working in the office.
C. Her sister asked her to move to Denver.D. Her former employer was out of business.
2. The word "wanderlust" in paragraph 2 means a desire to ?
A. make money. B. try various jobs.
C. be close to nature. D. travel to different places.
3 What can we learn about Merebeth in her new job?
A. She has chances to see rare animals.
B. She works hard throughout the year.
C. She relies on herself the whole time.
D. She earns a basic and tax-free salary.
Passage 5
【2022年浙江卷6月】Pasta and pizza were on everyone’s lunch menu in my native land of Italy. Everyone
who had such a lunch was fair-skinned and spoke Italian. A few years later, as I stood in the lunch line with my
kindergarten class in a school in Brooklyn, I realized things were no longer that simple. My classmates ranged from
those kids with pale skin and large blue eyes to those with rich brown skin and dark hair. The food choices were
almost as diverse as the students. In front of me was an array of foods I couldn’t even name in my native language.
Fearing that I would pick out something awful, I desperately tried to ask the boy ahead of me for a
recommendation. Unfortunately, between us stood the barrier of language.
Although my kindergarten experience feels like a century ago, the lessons I learned will stick in my mind
forever. For the past three summers, I have worked in a government agency in New York. New immigrants much
like the little girl in the lunch line flooded our office seeking help. I often had to be an interpreter for the Italian-
speaking ones. As I served the role of vital communication link, I was reminded of my desperate struggle to
converse before I learned English. I watched with great sympathy as elderly Italians tried to hold a conversation in
Italian with people who did not speak the language. It suddenly became very clear to me how lucky I was to be
fluent in two languages.
In New York, a multicultural city, students like me are blessed with a chance to work with a diverse
population. In my English to Italian translations, I’ve learned about social programs that I didn’t know existed. This
work expanded my mind in ways that are impossible inside the four walls of a classroom. Walking through the
streets of Brooklyn today, I am no longer confused by this city’s sounds and smells. Instead, enjoy its diversity.
1. What did the author realize after entering school in Brooklyn?
A. Time passed quickly. B. English was hard to learn.C. The food was terrible. D. People were very different.
2. Who does “the little girl” in paragraph 2 refer to?
.
A An Italian teacher. B. A government official.
C. The author herself. D. The author’s classmate.
3. How did the summer job benefit the author?
A. It strengthened her love for school. B. It helped sharpen her sense of direction.
C. It opened her eyes to the real world. D. It made her childhood dream come true.
Passage 6
【2022年天津卷第二次】I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall nd good-looking, with two short story
books and quite a number of essays my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself? Just to explain that he
attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself
as one is. That was where my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa，I had always taken my African origin as burden. My self-dislike was further fueled
when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around
me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I ,a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin
sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-
confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public
speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus
when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in
November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic(遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.”
Days later, my life took an-other twist(转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that
such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea
suddenly hit me—if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the
famous talkshow host and writer—she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my
color, I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-
love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what w need to dois learn to appreciate it.
41. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway!
A. Her appearance
B. Social discrimɪnation.
C. Her changing emotions.
D. The climate in Norway.
42. What did the author’s occasional stuttering bring about according on Paragraph 3?
A. Her lack of self-confidence.
B. Her loss of interest in school.
C. Her unwillingness to greet her classmates.
D. Her desire for chances to improve herself.
43. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and ne girl on the bus?
A. Blessed and proud.
B. Confused and afraid.
C. Amazed and relieved.
D. Shocked and ashamed.
44. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill?
A. Great minds speak alike.
B. Stuttering is no barrier to success.
C. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
D. Famous people can’t live with their weaknesses.
45. What can best summarize the message contained in the passage?
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Self-acceptance is based on the love for oneself.
.
D Self-love is key to the attainment of self-pride.
2021年记叙文
Passage1
【2021年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷】By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria
Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so
I can help Maria in her performance.”Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four
years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the
flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure
you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to
50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has
their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for
the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said,
“Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once
asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I
have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ “Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”
24. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?
A. Read music. B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs. D. Fix the instruments.
25. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage?
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
26. What does Titterton need to practise?
A. Counting the pages. B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. D. Performing in his own style.
27. Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband “the worse page turner”?
.
A He has very poor eyesight. B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music. D. He forgets to do his job.
Passage 2
【2021年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷】I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo, Paris for 11 years. Spot and
Stripe are the first tiger cubs that have ever been born here. Globally, a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it
to adulthood, so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home.I've got two children—the younger one, Kynan, was extremely happy about the tigers arriving - but all of us
really looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow. I wasn't worried about bringing them
into my home with my wife and kids. These were cubs. They weighed about 2.5 kg and were so small that there
was absolutely no risk.
As they grew more mobile, we let them move freely around the house during the day, but when we were
asleep we had to contain them in a large room, otherwise they'd get up to mischief. We'd come down in the
morning to find they'd turned the room upside down, and left it looking like a zoo.
Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were
some tough times and I just felt extremely tired. I was grateful that my family was there to help. We had to have a
bit of a production line going, making up “tiger milk”, washing baby bottles, and cleaning the floors.
When Spot and Stripe were four months old, they were learning how to open doors and jump fences, and we
knew it really was time for them to go. It was hard for us to finally part with them. For the first few days, Kynan
was always a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there.
I'm not sad about it. I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo, and I do look back very fondly on the time
that we had them.
4. Why did the author bring the tiger cubs home?
A. To ensure their survival. B. To observe their differences.
C. To teach them life skills. D. To let them play with his kids.
5. What do the underlined words “get up to mischief” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Behave badly. B. Lose their way. C. Sleep soundly. D. Miss their mom.
6. What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home?
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Costly. D. Risky.
7. Why did the author decide to send Spot and Stripe back to the zoo?
A. They frightened the children. B. They became difficult to contain.
C. They annoyed the neighbours. D. They started fighting each other.
Passage 3
【2021年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷】A British woman who won a S1 million prize after she was named the World's
Best Teacher will use the cash to bring inspirational figures into UK schools.
Andria Zafirakou,a north London secondary school teacher, said she wanted to bring about a classroom
revolution (变革). “We are going to make a change, ”she said.“I’ve started a project to promote the teaching of thearts in our schools.”
The project results from the difficulties many schools have in getting artists of any sort - whether an up-and-
coming local musician or a major movie star - into schools to work with and inspire children.
Zafirakou began the project at Alperton Community School, her place of work for the past twelve years. “I've
seen those magic moments when children are talking to someone they are inspired by - their eyes are shining and
their faces light up,” she said. “We need artists . more than ever in our schools."
Artist Michael Craig-Martin said: “Andria's brilliant project to bring artists from all fields into direct contact
with children is particularly welcome at a time when the arts are being downgraded in schools." It was a mistake to
see the arts as unnecessary, he added.
Historian Sir Simon Schama is also a supporter of the project. He said that arts education in schools was not
just an add-on. “It is absolutely necessary. The future depends on creativity and creativity depends on the young.
What will remain of us when artificial intelligence takes over will be our creativity, and it is our creative spirit, our
visionary sense of freshness,that has been our strength for centuries."
8. What will Zafirakou do with her prize money?
A. Make a movie. B. Build new schools.
C. Run a project. D. Help local musicians.
9. What does Craig-Martin think of the teaching of the arts in UK schools?
A. It is particularly difficult. B. It increases artists' income.
C. It opens children's mind. D. It deserves greater attention.
10. What should be stressed in school education according to Schama?
A. Moral principles. B. Interpersonal skills.
C. Creative abilities. D. Positive worldviews.
11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Bring Artists to Schools B. When Historians Meet Artists
C. Arts Education in Britain D. The World's Best Arts Teacher
Passage 4
【2021年全国甲卷】When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow,
London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my
beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous
crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke ourown language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when
trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came
over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards
loud, shouting: “ Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less
welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've
traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners
stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to
the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me.
He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years
ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”
“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”
8. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?
A. He felt disappointed. B. He gave up his hobby.
C. He liked the weather there. D. He had disagreements with his family.
9. What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean?
A. Be careful! B. Well done! C. No way! D. Don't worry!
10. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?
A. To join the skateboarding. B. To make new friends.
C. To learn more tricks. D. To relive his childhood days
11. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A. Children should learn a second language.
.
B Sport is necessary for children's health.
C. Children need a sense of belonging
D. Seeing the world is a must for children.
Passage 5
【2021年北京卷】I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our
semester（学期） project of volunteering at a non-profit organization．When the teacher introduced us to the
different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first
impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had inmind．
Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me．After doing some
research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids．When I went online to the OIC website，I
saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望）
and need that I joined this project without hesitation．We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，
and make them into kits——one kit，one child．
The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items
finally came together．When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build
that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child．Over the past four months，I had never imagined how
I would feel once our project was completed．While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true
meaning behind it．I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good
grade on．When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would
never forget．
In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is
over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will
now be able to further their education．
24. How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning？
A. It would affect his/her initial plans．
B. It would involve traveling overseas．
.
C It would not bring him/her a good grade．
D. It would not live up to his/her expectations．
25. What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project？
A. Images of Iraqi children． B. Research by his/her classmates．
C. A teacher's introduction． D. A representative's comments．
26. The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________．.
A. become OIC volunteers B. further their education
C. study in foreign countries D. influence other children
27. What can we conclude from this passage？
A. One's potential cannot always be underrated．
B. First impression cannot always be trusted．C. Actions speak louder than words．
D. He who hesitates is lost．
Passage 6
【2021年浙江卷6月】Leslie Nielsen’s childhood was a difficult one, but he had one particular shining star
in his life — his uncle, who was a well-known actor. The admiration and respect his uncle earned inspired Nielsen
to make a career (职业) in acting. Even though he often felt he would be discovered to be a no-talent, he moved
forward, gaining a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse and making his first television appearance a few
years later in 1948. However, becoming a full-time, successful actor would still be an uphill battle for another eight
years until he landed a number of film roles that finally got him noticed.
But even then, what he had wasn’t quite what he wanted. Nielsen always felt he should be doing comedy but
his good looks and distinguished voice kept him busy in dramatic roles. It wasn’t until 1980 — 32 years into his
career — that he landed the role it would seem he was made for in Airplane! That movie led him into the second
half of his career where his comedic presence alone could make a movie a financial success even when movie
reviewers would not rate it highly.
Did Nielsen then feel content in his career? Yes and no. He was thrilled to be doing the comedy that he always
,
felt he should do but even during his last few years, he always had a sense of curiosity, wondering what new role
or challenge might be just around the comer. He never stopped working, never retired.
Leslie Nielsen’s devotion to acting is wonderfully inspiring. He built a hugely successful career with little
more than plain old hard work and determination. He showed us that even a single desire, never given up on, can
make for a remarkable life.
1. Why did Nielsen want to be an actor?
A. He enjoyed watching movies. B. He was eager to earn money.
.
C. He wanted to be like his uncle D. He felt he was good at acting.
2. What do we know about Nielsen in the second half of his career?
A. He directed some high quality movies. B. He avoided taking on new challenges.
C. He focused on playing dramatic roles. D. He became a successful comedy actor.
3. What does Nielsen’s career story tell us?
A. Art is long, life is short. B. He who laughs last laughs longest.
C. It’s never too late to learn. D. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
Passage 7
【2021年浙江卷6月】We live in a town with three beaches. There are two parts less than 10 minutes’ walkfrom home where neighborhood children gather to play. However, what my children want to do after school is pick
up a screen — any screen — and stare at it for hours. They are not alone. Today's children spend an average of four
and a half hours a day looking at screens, split between watching television and using the Internet.
In the past few years, an increasing number of people and organisations have begun coming up with plans to
counter this trend. A couple of years ago film-maker David Bond realised that his children, then aged five and three,
were attached to screens to the point where he was able to say “chocolate” into his three-year-old son’s ear without
getting a response. He realised that something needed to change, and, being a London media type, appointed
himself “marketing director from Nature”. He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to
be marketed to young people. The result was Project Wild Thing, a film which charts the birth of the World
Network, a group of organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.
“Just five more minutes outdoors can make a difference,” David Bond says. “There is a lot of really interesting
evidence which seems to be suggesting that if children are inspired up to the age of seven, then being outdoors will
be on habit for life.” His own children have got into the habit of playing outside now: “We just send them out into
the garden and tell them not to come back in for a while.”
Summer is upon us. There is an amazing world out there, and it needs our children as much as they need it. Let
us get them out and let them play.
4. What is the problem with the author’s children?
A. They often annoy their neighbours. B. They are tired of doing their homework.
C. They have no friends to play with D. They stay in front of screens for too long.
5. How did David Bond advocate his idea?
A. By making a documentary film. B. By organizing outdoor activities.
C. By advertising in London media. D. By creating a network of friends.
6. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “charts” in paragraph 2?
A. records B. predicts C. delays D. confirms
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Let Children Have Fun B. Young Children Need More Free Time
C. Market Nature to Children D. David Bond: A Role Model for Children
Passage 8
【2021年浙江卷1月】 More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley lived in rural（农村）India. One day, he
played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up and found himself alone, the 4-year-olddecided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him-so he got on.
That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and
then in an orphanage（孤儿院）. There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in his new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn't help but wonder about his hometown back
in India. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn't know his town's name, finding a small neighborhood in a
vast country proved to be impossible.
Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program's
satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town's
central business district from a bird's-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-
platform train station”—and there it was. "And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain"-and there it
was. Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing in the entrance.
"There's something about me, " he thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she
used to look like.
In an interview Brierley says, "My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and
walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was
like a nuclear fusion（核聚变）. I just didn't know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would
ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her. ”
1．Why was Brierley separated from his family about 25 years ago?
A．He got on a train by mistake.
B．He got lost while playing in the street.
C．He was taken away by a foreigner.
D．He was adopted by an Australian family.
2．How did Brierley find his hometown?
A．By analyzing old pictures.
B．By travelling all around India.
C．By studying digital maps.
D．By spreading his story via his book.
3．What does Brierley mainly talk about in the interview?
A．His love for his mother.B．His reunion with his mother.
C．His long way back home.
D．His memory of his hometown.
Passage 9
【2021年天津卷第二次】When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need
that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not
until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion fbr writing. With some encouragement
from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my
problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman
composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures
on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left fbr
writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set fbr 5:00 A.M. The first
day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table,
and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was
when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many
excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published.
When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second fbr fiction. Well or badly, I
wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the
time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial
sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create,
stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
41. What motivated the author to start her writing career?
A. Her strong wish to share.
B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living.
D. Her passionate desire fbr fame.42. What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing?
A. She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.
B. She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.
C. She had to take time to discipline her daughter.
D. She was unsure about her writing skills.
43. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway?
A. In case the clock in her room broke down.
B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C. To force herself out of bed.
D. To wake up her family.
44. How did the author manage to finish her novel?
A. By sticking to writing every morning.
B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels.
D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
45. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career?
A. It is never too late to change your job.
B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse fbr lack of action.
D. Daily life provides ideas fbr creative writing.
2020年记叙文
Passage1
【2020年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷（山东卷）】Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college
student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.
Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from
the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college,
working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After
graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance hercareer and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau
Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year
degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jenifer received
great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills,
and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.
Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to
achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. ''Some nights my
heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,'' she says. However, her
children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation
graduate and an inspiration to her family-and that's pretty powerful.
4. What did Jennifer do after high school?
A. She helped her dad with his work.
B. She ran the family farm on her own.
C. She supported herself through college.
D. She taught her sisters and brothers at home.
5. Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?
A. To take care of her kids easily. B. To learn from the best nurses.
C. To save money for her parents. D. To find a well-paid job there.
6. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?
A. Her health. B. Her time with family.
C. Her reputation. D. Her chance of promotion.
7. What can we learn from Jenifer's story?
A. Time is money. B. Love breaks down barriers.
C. Hard work pays off. D. Education is the key to success.
Passage2
【2020年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷（海南卷）】The end of the school year was in sight and spirits were high. I
was back teaching after an absence of 15 years, dealing with the various kinds of "forbidden fruit" that come out of
book bags. Now was the spring of the water pistol.
I decided to think up a method of dealing with forbidden fruit.
"Please bring that pistol to me," I said. "I'm going to put it in my Grandma's Box."
"What's that?" they asked."It's a large wooden chest full of toys for my grandchildren," I replied,
,
"You don't have grandchildren " someone said.
"I don't now." I replied. "But someday I will. When I do, my box will be full of wonderful things for them."
My imaginary Grandma's Box worked like magic that spring, and later. Sometimes. students would ask me to
describe all the things I had in it. Then I would try to remember the different possessions I supposedly had taken
away—since I seldom actually kept them. Usually the offender would appear at the end of the day, and I would
return the belonging.
The-years went by, and my first grandchild Gordon was born. I shared my joy with that year's class. Then
someone said, "Now you can use your Grandma's Box." From then on instead of coming to ask their possessions
back, the students would say, "That's okay. Put it in your Grandma's Box for Gordon."
I loved talking about the imaginary box, not only with my students but also with my own children. They
enjoyed hearing about all the forbidden fruit I had collected. Then one Christmas I received a surprise gift—a large,
beautifully made wooden chest. My son Bruce had made my Grandma's Box a reality.
4. What was the author's purpose in having the conversation with the students?
A. To collect the water pistol. B. To talk about her grandchildren.
C. To recommend some toys. D. To explain her teaching method.
5. What do the underlined words "the offender" in paragraph 8 refer to?
A. The student's parent. B. The maker of the Grandma's Box.
.
C. The author's grandchild D. The owner of the forbidden fruit.
6. What did the students do after they learned about the birth of Gordon?
A. They went to play with the baby. B. They asked to see the Grandma's Box.
C. They made a present for Gordon. D. They stopped asking their toys back.
7. What can we infer about the author?
A. She enjoys telling jokes. B. She is a strict and smart teacher.
C. She loves doing woodwork. D. She is a responsible grandmother
Passage3
【2020年北京卷】For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-
creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French
manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding
the best sand.
The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes forhis own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author
described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.
Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing
around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal
how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced
them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English
medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus.
The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in
order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before
time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These
sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing
works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.
Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back
together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights
experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.
Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help
in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）,
as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.
If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of
our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors.
38. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript?
A. Confused about the technical terms.
B. Impressed with its detailed instructions.
C. Discouraged by its complex structure.
D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.
39. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________.
A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen
C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers
40. Why does the author mention museums?
A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.B. To present the findings of old science.
.
C To highlight the importance of antiques.
D. To emphasise the values of hand skills.
41. Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists
B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories
C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists
D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science
Passage4
【2020年浙江卷1月】I never knew anyone who’d grown up in Jackson without being afraid of Mrs.
Calloway our librarian. She ran Jackson’s Carnegie Library absolutely by herself. SILENCE in big black letters was
on signs hung everywhere. If she thought you were dressed improperly, she sent you straight back home to change
your clothes. I was willing；I would do anything to read.
My mother was not afraid of Mrs. Calloway. She wished me to have my own library card to check out books
for myself, She took me in to introduce me. “Eudora is nine years old and has my permission to read any book she
wants from the shelves, children or adults,” Mother said.
Mrs. Calloway made her own rules about books. You could not take back a book to the library on the same day
you`d taken it out；it made no difference to her that you’d read every word in it and needed another to start. You
could take out two books at a time and two only. So two by two, I read library books as fast as I could go, rushing
them home in the basket of my bicycle. From the minute I reached our house, I started to read. I knew this was
extreme happiness, knew it at the time.
My mother shared this feeling of mine. Now, I think of her as reading so much of the time while doing
something else. I remember her reading a magazine while taking the part of the Wolf in a game of "Little Red
Riding Hood" with my brother's two daughters. She'd just look up at the right time, long enough to answer– in
character –"The better to eat you with, my dear," and go back to her place in the magazine article.
21. Which of the following best described Mrs. Calloway?
A. diet. B. Strict. C. Humorous. D. Considerate.
22. What do the underlined words "this feeling" refer to in the last paragraph?
A. Desire to read. B. Love for Mrs. Calloway.
C. Interest in games. D. Fear of the library rules.
23. Where is the text probably from?A. guidebook. B. an autobiography. C. a news report. D. book review.
2019年记叙文
Passage1
【2019年全国卷 Ⅰ】For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y.，today is speech day ,and
right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the
of kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he’s, nervous.“I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…”Chris trips on the“-ld,”a.
pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher ,Thomas Whaley ,is next to him,
whispering support.“…Vote for …me …”Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he
brings his speech to a nice conclusion ,Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls(回想起)how at
the beginning of the year，when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets
you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning
English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，‘I don’t know，but I want to know.’”
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to
raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the
project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸
耀)about themselves.
“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,” Whaley says，“is very difficult for a child who came into
the classroom not feeling confident.”
24. What made Chris nervous？
A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech.
C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question.
25. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes.
26. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________.
A. help students see their own strengths
B. assess students’ public speaking skillsC. prepare students for their future jobs
D. inspire students’ love for politics
27. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?
A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding.
Passage 2
【2019年全国卷Ⅱ】“You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.”
This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球)club.
I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for
an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the
single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on
… At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”
I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The
unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts.
Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able
to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced
oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.
Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled
with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community(社
区)as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.
In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if
others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?
24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l？
A. She knows little about the club.
B. She isn't good at sports.
C. She just doesn't want to volunteer.
D. She's unable to meet her schedule.
25. What does the underlined phrase“tug at the heartstrings”in paragraph 2 mean ?
A. Encourage team work.
B. Appeal to feeling.
C. Promote good deeds.
D. Provide advice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?
A. She gets interested in lacrosse.
B. She is proud of her kids.
C. She’ll work for another season.
D. She becomes a good helper.
27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?
A. It gives her a sense of duty.
B. It makes her very happy.
C. It enables her to work hard.
D. It brings her material rewards.
Passage 3
【2019年北京卷】Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business
AilieCandy. By the time she was 13，her company was worth millions of dollars with the
invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids' teeth，instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered
a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But
Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, "Why
can't I make a healthy candy that's good for my teeth so that my parents can't say no to
it?" With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she
do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad's permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe
that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning.
Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral
bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their
first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore's product-Cancandy.
As CanCandy's success grows, so does Moore's credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic
about the candy she created, and she's also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can
have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents' help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded
her company early on in life, she wasn't driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to helpothers find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy's profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination,
it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
34. How did Moore react to her dad's warning?
A. She argued with him. B. She tried to find a way out.
C. She paid no attention. D. She chose to consult dentists.
35. What is special about CanCandy?
A. It is beneficial to dental health. B. It is free of sweeteners.
C. It is sweeter than other candies. D. It is produced to a dentists' recipe.
36. What does Moore expect from her business?
A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.
C. To make herself stand out. D. To beat other candy companies.
37. What can we learn from Alice Moore's story?
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C. Positive thinking and action result in success.
D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied
Passage 4
【2019年江苏卷】The 65-year-old Steve Goodwin was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s(阿尔楚海默
症). He was losing his memory.
A software engineer by profession, Steve was a keen lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family.
Music was his true passion, though he had never performed outside the family.
Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile to save his music, to which she fell asleep catch night when
she was young. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father.
Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, got to know about this and showed willingness to help.
“Why do this?” Steve wondered.
“Because she cares.” Melissa said.
Steve nodded, tears in eye.
Naomi drove to the Goodwin home. She told Steve she’d love to hear him play. Steve moved to the piano and
sat at the bench, hands trembling as he gently placed his fingers on the keys.
Naomi put a small recorder near the piano, Starts and stops and mistakes. Long pauses, heart sinking. But
Steve pressed on, playing for the first time in his life for a stranger.“It was beautiful." Naomi said after listening to the recording. “The music was worth saving.”
Her responsibility, her privilege, would be to rescue it. The music was still in Steve Goodwin. It was bidden in
rooms with doors about to be locked.
Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together. He’d move his fingers clumsily on the piano,
and then she’d take his place. He struggled to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, eyes closed,
listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else.
Steve and Naomi spoke in musical code lines, beats, intervals, moving from the root to end a song in a new
key. Steve heard it. All of it. He just couldn’t play it.
Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve. It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song.
One day, Naomi received an email. Attached was a recording, a recording of loss and love, of the fight. Steve called
it “Melancholy Flower”.
Naomi heard multiple stops and starts, Steve struggling, searching while his wife Joni called him “honey” and
encouraged him. The task was so hard, and Steve, angry and upset, said he was quitting. Joni praised him, telling
her husband this could be his signature piece.
Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal songs. With Naomi’s help, the
Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. Joni thought that would be the
end. But it wasn’t.
In the months leading up to the 2016 Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert, Naomi told the director she
had a special one in mind: “Melancholy Flower”
She told the director about her project with Steve. The director agreed to add it to the playing list. But Naomi
would have to ask Steve’s permission. He considered it an honor.
After the concert, Naomi told the family that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional. It needed to be
shared in public.
The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert. By the day of the show,
more than 300 people had said they would attend.
By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends. He knew the path his
life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace.
Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage.
Her fingers. His heart.
65. Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music?A. His music could stop his disease from worsening.
B. She wanted to please her dying old father.
C. His music deserved to be preserved in the family.
D. She wanted to make her father a professional.
66. After hearing Steve’s playing, Naomi ________.
A. refused to make a comment on it
B. was deeply impressed by his music
C. decided to free Steve from suffering
D. regretted offering help to her friend
67. How can the process of Steve’s recording be described?
A. It was slow but productive.
B. It was beneficial to his health.
C. It was tiresome for Naomi.
D. It was vital for Naomi’s career.
68. Before Steve finished “Melancholy Flower," his wife Joni _______.
A. thought the music talent of Steve was exhausted
B. didn’t expect the damage the disease brought about
C. didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s music
D. brought her husband’s music career to perfection
69. How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland？
A. He felt concerned about his illness.
B. He sensed a responsibility for music.
C. He regained his faith in music.
D. He got into a state of quiet.
70. What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A. The Kindness of Friends B. The Power of Music
C. The Making of a Musician D. The Value of Determination
2018年记叙文
Passage1
【2018年浙江卷11月】I start every summer with the best of intentions:to attack one big book from the past,
a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious. Often the pairings of books and settings havebeen purely accidental: "Moby Dick" on a three-day cross-country train trip: “The Magic Mountain” in a New
England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors, no telephones or televisions in the rooms, and little to do
beyond row on the salt pond. Attempting "The Man Without Qualities" on a return to Hawaii, my native state,
however, was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes (册), then decided that I'd got the point and
went swimming instead.
But this summer I find myself at a loss. I’m not quite interested in Balzac, say, or “Tristram Shandy.” There’s
always War and Peace, which I've covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the "War"
part, set it aside for a while, and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again, having forgotten
everyone’s name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favorite-once more into “The Waves” or
“Justine,” which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.
And then there’s Stendhal’s “The Red and the Black,” which happens to be the name of my favorite cocktail
(鸡尾酒) of the summer, created by Michael Cecconi at Savoy and BackForty. It is easy to drink, and knocking
back three or four seems like such a delightful idea. Cecconi's theory: "I take whatever’s fresh at the green market
and turn it into liquid." The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park, making one feel cheerful and peaceful all
at once, lying on uncut grass with eyes shut, sun beating through the lids...
27．What can we infer about the author from the first paragraph?
A．He has a cottage in New England. B．He shows talents for literature.
C．He enjoys reading when traveling. D．He admires a lot of great writers.
28．What do the underlined words "get bogged down" in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Get confused. B．Be carried away.
C．Be interrupted. D．Make no progress.
29．Why does the author say reading his favorite books feels like cheating?
A．He finishes them quickly. B．He should read something serious.
C．He barely understands them. D．He has read them many times before.
30．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．The Books of Summer B．My Summer Holidays
C．To Read or Not to Read D．It’s Never Too Late to Read
Passage2
【2018年全国Ⅲ卷】Adults understand what it feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do we often
assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? The good news is that I can help my ownkids learn earlier than I did how to live more with less.
I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young children to donate less-used things, and it worked.
Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother
was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used
when we promised to put the money into her school fund(基金）(our kindergarten daughter is serious about
becoming a doctor)
For weeks, I've been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: How do we make it a habit for them? And how do
we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to
test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I
expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ball-
simple, universally available. We passed it, he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on
it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to
move on to lunch.
We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention and I had his. My
little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us.
32. What do the words “more is more” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. The more, the better. B. Enough is enough.
C. More money, more worries. D. Earn more and spend more.
33. What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects?
A. Saving up for her holiday B. Raising money for a poor girl
C. Adding the money to her fund D. Giving the money to a sick mother
34. Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd?
A. To try out an idea
B. To show a parent's love
C. To train his attention
D. To help him start a hobby
35. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Take It or Leave It B. A Lesson from Kids
C. Live More with Less D. The Pleasure of Giving
Passage 3
【2018年浙江卷6月】 In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published inBritain. People had been writing novels for a century — most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe
in 1719 — but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early
stages; the literacy（识字） rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the
names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon
as silly, immoral, or just plain bad.
In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher,
famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose
characters — from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim — were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens’ greatness
is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon（名人堂） of English literature would make about as much
sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.
How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game,
and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age,
from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It’s partly true that
Dickens’ style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It’s partly that his writings rode a wave
of social, political and scientific progress. But it’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the
center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a singular writer.
But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible — and important for our own culture
— to understand how he made himself a lasting one.
21. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?
A. They were difficult to understand. B. They were popular among the rich.
C. They were seen as nearly worthless. D. They were written mostly by women.
22. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress ________.
A. his reputation in France B. his interest in modern art
C. his success in publication D. his importance in literature
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To remember a great writer. B. To introduce an English novel.
C. To encourage studies on culture. D. To promote values of the Victorian age.
Passage 4
【2018年北京卷】 My First Marathon（马拉松）
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks,leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and
then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was ＂not athletic＂.
The idea that I was ＂not athletic＂ stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized
running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the
battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and
nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the
start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the
course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the
alarm clock sounding at 4 a. m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as
the one that the guy who came in first place had. zxxk
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a
＂marathon winner＂.
36. A month before the marathon, the author ____________.
A. was well trained B. felt scared
C. made up his mind to run D. lost hope
37. Why did the author mention the P. E. class in his 7th year?
A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.
C. To show he was not talented in sports.
D. To share a precious memory.
38. How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He made it. B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.39. What does the story mainly tell us?
A. A man owes his success to his family support.
B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
C. Failure is the mother of success.
D. One is never too old to learn.
Passage 5
【2018年天津卷】When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the
home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her
death. On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, "Do you have the address? ""No, but
I'll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine. "
"Oh, stop. There it is!”
The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at
us.
"May I help you?" a man asked. "No, "I said. "We're fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked
a long time about a painting you weren't that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed
very nosy(爱窥探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures
in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. "Where do you think you are? " he asked. I turned
sharply. "The McNay Art Museum!" He smiled, shaking his head. "Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street."
"What’s this place?” I asked, still confused. "Well, it's our home." My heart jolted(震颤). I raced to the staircase
and called out, "Sally! Come down immediately! "
"There's some really good stuff(艺术作品) up there." She stepped down, looking confused. I pushed her
toward the front door, waving at the family, saying, "Sorry, please forgive us, you have a really nice place."
Outside, when I told Sally what happened, she covered her mouth, laughing. She couldn't believe how long they let
us look around without saying anything.
The real McNay was splendid, but we felt nervous the whole time we were there. Van Gogh, Picasso. This
time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happened.
Thirty years later, a woman approached me in a public place. "Excuse me, did you ever enter a residence, long
ago, thinking it was the McNay Museum?"
"Yes. But how do you know? We never told anyone."
"That was my home. I was a teenager sitting in the hall. Before you came over, I never realized what a
beautiful place I lived in. I never felt lucky before. You thought it was a museum. My feelings about my homechanged after that. I've always wanted to thank you."
41. What do we know about Marian McNay?
A. She was a painter.
B. She was a community leader.
C. She was a museum director.
D. She was a journalist.
42. Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house?
A. She disliked people who were nosy.
B. She felt nervous when talking to strangers.
C. She knew more about art than the man.
D. She mistook him for a tour guide.
43. How did the author feel about being stared at by the people in the hall?
A. Puzzled. B. Concerned.
C. Frightened. D. Delighted.
44. Why did the author describe the real McNay museum in just a few words?
A. The real museum lacked enough artwork to interest her.
B. She was too upset to spend much time at the real museum.
C. The McNay was disappointing compared with the house.
D. The event happening in the house was more significant.
45. What could we learn from the last paragraph?
A. People should have good taste to enjoy life.
B. People should spend more time with their family.
C. People tend to be blind to the beauty around them.
D. People tend to educate teenagers at a museum.2017年记叙文
Passage1
【2017年新课标Ⅰ卷】I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at
Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be
heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.
I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the
ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.
I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able toput it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.
The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the
basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed
down.
Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording
of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also
encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and
headed home to see what news the night might bring.
A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say
that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and
active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH! The parents had
done their duty and would probably continue to do so.
24. What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1?
A. Efforts made in vain.
B. Getting injured in his work.
C. Feeling uncertain about his future.
D. Creatures forced out of their homes.
25. Why was the author called to Muttontown?
A. To rescue a woman.
B. To take care of a woman.
C. To look at a baby owl.
D. To cure a young owl.
26. What made the chick calm down?
A. A new nest. B. Some food. C. A recording. D. Its parents.
27. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?
A. It’s unexpected. B. It’s beautiful.
C. It’s humorous. D. It’s discouraging.
Passage 2
【2017年新课标Ⅱ卷】I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy
and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn’t want me for the film — it wantedsomebody as well known as Paul — he stood up for me. I don’t know how many people would have done that; they
would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.
The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in
the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We were
respectful of craft(技艺) and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the
qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other — but
always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core(核心) of our relationship off the screen.
We shared the belief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back — he
with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance
and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us
together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.
I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was,
and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words.
24. Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to the author at first?
A. Paul Newman wanted it.
B. The studio powers didn’t like his agent.
C. He wasn’t famous enough.
D. The director recommended someone else.
25. Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship?
A. They were of the same age.
B. They worked in the same theater.
C. They were both good actors.
D. They had similar characteristics.
26. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Their belief.
B. Their care for children.
C. Their success.
D. Their support for each other.
27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To show his love of films.
B. To remember a friend.C. To introduce a new movie.
D. To share his acting experience.
Passage 3
【2017年新课标Ⅲ卷】Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were
busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the
theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out
the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.
The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30
years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building.
Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small
town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.
Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that
the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. ＂This used to be the center of town,＂ he said. ＂Now the area is
mostly office buildings and warehouses.＂
Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum
and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the
building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the
theater is located.
The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza
Theater had shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.
24. In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?
A. It made room for new equipment.
B. It signaled the closedown of the theater.
C. It was done with the help of the audience.
D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.
25. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?
A. It was an all-time classic.
B. It was about the history of the town.
C. The audience requested it.
D. The theater owner found it suitable.
26. What will probably happen to the building?A. It will be repaired.
B. It will be turned into a museum.
C. It will be knocked down.
D. It will be sold to the city government.
27. What can we infer about the audience?
A. They are disappointed with Bradford.
B. They are sad to part with the old theater.
C. They are supportive of the city officials.
D. They are eager to have a shopping center.
Passage 4
【2017年浙江卷】Benjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was
only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days, a
brush was made from camel’s hair. There were no camels nearby. Benjamin decided that cat hair would work
instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush.
The brush did not last long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged(蓬乱).
His father said that the cat must be sick. Benjamin was forced to admit what he had been doing.
The cat’s lot was about to improve. That year, one of Benjamin’s cousins, Mr. Pennington, came to visit. He
was impressed with Benjamin’s drawings. When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes.
He also sent six engravings(版画) by an artist. These were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes
Benjamin had ever seen.
In 1747, when Benjamin was nine years old, Mr.Pennington returned for another visit. He was amazed at what
Benjamin had done with his gift. He asked Benjamin’s parents if he might take the boy back to Philadelphia for a
visit.
In the city, Mr.Pennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings. The boy began a landscape(风
景) painting. William Williams, a well-known painter, came to see him work. Williams was impressed with
Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home. The books were long and dull. Benjamin could
read only a little, having been a poor student. But he later said, "Those two books were my companions by day, and
under my pillow at night." While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to
classical paintings. The nine-year-old boy decided then that he would be an artist.
21.What is the text mainly about?
A. Benjamin’s visit to Philadelphia.B. Williams’ influence on Benjamin.
C. The beginning of Benjamin’s life as an artist.
D. The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington.
22.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest?
A. The cat would be closely watched.
B. The cat would get some medical care.
C. Benjamin would leave his home shortly.
D. Benjamin would have real brushes soon.
23.What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent?
A. He took him to see painting exhibitions.
B. He provided him with painting materials.
C. He sent him to a school in Philadelphia.
D. He taught him how to make engravings.
24.Williams’ two books helped Benjamin to .
A. master the use of paints
B. appreciate landscape paintings
C. get to know other painters
D. make up his mind to be a painter
Passage 5
【2017年浙江卷】FLORENCE, Italy — Svetlana Cojochru feels hurt. The Moldovan has lived here seven
years as a caregiver to Italian kids and the elderly, but in order to stay she’s had to prove her language skills by
taking a test which requires her to write a postcard to an imaginary friend and answer a fictional job ad.
Italy is the latest Western European country trying to control a growing immigrant(移民)population by
demanding language skills in exchange for work permits, or in some cases, citizenship.
Some immigrant advocates worry that as hard financial times make it more difficult for natives to keep jobs,
such measures will become more a vehicle for intolerance than integration(融合).Others say it’s only natural that
newcomers learn the language of their host nation, seeing it as a condition to ensure they can contribute to society.
Other European countries laid down a similar requirement for immigrants, and some terms are even tougher.
The governments argue that this will help foreigners better join the society and promote understanding across
cultures.
Italy, which has a much weaker tradition of immigration, has witnessed a sharp increase in immigration inrecent years. In 1990, immigrants numbered some 1.14 million out of Italy’s then 56.7 million people, or about 2
percent. At the start of this year, foreigners living in Italy amounted to 4.56 million of a total population of 60.6
million, or 7.5 percent, with immigrants’ children accounting for an ever larger percentage of births in Italy.
Cojochru, the Moldovan caregiver, hoped obtaining permanent residence (居住权) would help her bring her
two children to Italy; they live with her sister in Moldova, where salaries are among the lowest in Europe. She was
skeptical that the language requirement would encourage integration.
Italians always "see me as a foreigner," an outsider, even though she’s stayed in the country for years and can
speak the local language fluently, she said.
28.Why does Cojochru have to take a language test?
A. To continue to stay in Italy. B. To teach her children Italian.
C. To find a better job in Italy. D. To better mix with the Italians.
29.Some people worry that the new language requirement may .
A. reduce Italy’s population quickly B. cause conflicts among people
C. lead to financial difficulties D. put pressure on schools
30.What do we know about Cojochru?
A. She lives with her sister now in Italy.
B. She enjoys learning the Italian language.
C. She speaks Italian well enough for her job.
D. She wishes to go back to her home country.
Passage 6
【2017年北京卷】 It was a cold March day in High Point, North Carolina. The girls on the Wesleyan
Academy softball team were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, stamping their feet to stay
warm. Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered(发抖) a little as she watched her teammate Paris White play.
The two didn’t know each other well — Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before.
Suddenly, Paris fell to the ground,＂Paris’s eyes rolled back,＂ Taylor says. ＂She started shaking. I
knew it was an emergency.＂
It certainly was, Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without immediate medical care, Paris
would die. At first, no one moved. The girls were in shock. Then the softball coach shouted out, ＂
Does anyone know CPR?＂
CPR is a life-saving technique. To do CPR, you press on the sick person’s chest so that bloodmoves through the body and takes oxygen to organs. Without oxygen, the brain is damaged quickly.
Amazingly, Taylor had just taken a CPR course the day before. Still, she hesitated. She didn’t think
she knew it well enough. But when no one else came forward, Taylor ran to Paris and began doing
CPR. ＂It was scary. I knew it was the difference between life and death,＂ says Taylor.
Taylor’s swift action helped her teammates calm down. One girl called 911. Two more ran to get the
school nurse, who brought a defibrillator, an electronic device(器械) that can shock the heart back into
work. Luck stayed with them: Paris’s heartbeat returned.
＂I know I was really lucky,＂ Paris says now. ＂Most people don’t survive this. My team saved
my life.＂
Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival is having someone
nearby step in and do CPR quickly.
Today, Paris is back on the softball team. Taylor will apply to college soon. She wants to be a nurse. ＂I feel
more confident in my actions now,＂ Taylor says. ＂I know I can act under pressure in a scary situation.＂
56. What happened to Paris on a March day?
A. She caught a bad cold.
B. She had a sudden heart problem.
C. She was knocked down by a ball.
D. She shivered terribly during practice.
57. Why does Paris say she was lucky?
A. She made a worthy friend.
B. She recovered from shock.
C. She received immediate CPR.
D. She came back on the softball team.
58. Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?
A. Enthusiastic and kind.
B. Courageous and calm.
C. Cooperative and generous.
D. Ambitious and professional.
Passage 7
【2017 年天津卷】Fifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. Afterclimbing up a hill for a panoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I
paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.
Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself
right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.
Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I
would eventually take, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one
picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She
seemed so content in her observation. I didn’t want to mess with that.
Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the
photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image
interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman
is engaging with it.
This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined” it, now
hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured(捕捉) and
frozen on some stranger’s bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some
woman I don’t even know has been immortalized(使……永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.
Perhaps we all live in each others’ spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we
all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that
is greater than us.
That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women,
separated only by a thin square of glass.
41. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?
A. Her camera stopped working.
B. A woman blocked her view.
C. Someone asked her to leave.
D. A friend approached from behind.
42. According to the author, the woman was probably___________.
A. enjoying herself
B. losing her patience
C. waiting for the sunsetD. thinking about her past
43. In the author’s opinion, what makes the photo so alive?
A. The rich color of the landscape.
B. The perfect positioning of the camera.
C. The woman’s existence in the photo.
D. The soft sunlight that summer day.
44. The photo on the bedroom wall enables the author to better understand ____________.
A. the need to be close to nature
B. the importance of private space
C. the joy of the vacation in Italy
D. the shared passion for beauty
45. The passage can be seen as the author’s reflections upon _____________.
A. a particular life experience B. the pleasure of traveling
C. the art of photography D. a lost friendship
2016年记叙文
Passage1
【2016年新课标Ⅰ卷】I am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2012, I’ve done 89 trips—of
those , 51 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells（干细胞）in my little box because I’ve got two
ice packs and that’s how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor(捐献者) to
the time they can be implanted in the patient, we’ve got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.
I had one trip last year where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence,
Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check-in desk at
Providence, the lady on the desk said:＂Well, I’m really sorry, I’ve got some bad news for you—there are no flights
from Washington.＂ So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said:＂In this box are some stem cells that are
urgently needed for a patient-please, please, you’ve got to get me back to the United Kingdom.＂ She just dropped
everything. She arranged for a flight on a small plane to be held for me，re-routed(改道)me through Newark and
got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.
For this courier job, you’re consciously aware that in that box you’re got something that is potentially going to
save somebody’s life.29. Which of the following can replace the underlined word ＂courier＂ in Paragraph1?
A. provider B. delivery man C. collector D. medical doctor
30. Why does Peter have to complete his trip within 42hours?
A. He cannot stay away from his job too long.
B. The donor can only wait for that long.
C. The operation needs that much time.
D. The ice won’t last any longer.
31. Which flight did the woman put Peter on first?
A. To London. B. To New York. C. To Providence. D. To Washington.
Passage 2
【2016年新课标Ⅱ卷】Five years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test at the
beginning of a term to find out something about my students. I put a small set of Tinkertoys in front of each
student, and said: "Make something out of the Tinkertoys. You have 45 minutes today — and 45 minutes each day
for the rest of the week."
A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see what the rest of the class would do. Several others
checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group built
something out of their own imaginations.
Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time. His constructions filled a shelf
in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home. I was delighted at the presence of such a student. Here
was an exceptionally creative mind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class
whose creativity would infect(感染)other students.
Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different
style of thinking. Without fail one would declare, "But I’m just not creative."
"Do you dream at night when you’re asleep?"
"Oh, sure."
"So tell me one of your most interesting dreams." The student would tell something wildly imaginative. Flying
in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads. "That’s pretty creative. Who does that for you?"
"Nobody. I do it."
"Really — at night, when you’re asleep?"
"Sure."
"Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay?"5. The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to .
A. know more about the students B. make the lessons more exciting
C. raise the students’ interest in art D. teach the students about toy design
6. What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A. He liked to help his teacher. B. He preferred to study alone.
C. He was active in class. D. He was imaginative.
7. What does the underlined word "downside" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Mistake. B. Drawback.
C. Difficulty. D. Burden.
8. Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams?
A. To help them to see their creativity.
B. To find out about their sleeping habits.
C. To help them to improve their memory.
D. To find out about their ways of thinking.
Passage 3
【2016年新课标Ⅱ卷】A new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back to life.
Frank Hurley’s pictures would be outstanding — undoubtedly first-rate photo-journalism — if they had been
made last week. In fact, they were shot from 1914 through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck(海难),
by a cameraman who had no reasonable expectation of survival. Many of the images were stored in an ice chest,
under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship.
The ship was the Endurance, a small, tight, Norwegian-built three-master that was intended to take Sir Ernest
Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists, 27 men in all, to the southernmost shore of Antarctica’s
Weddell Sea. From that point Shackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled (雪橇) across the continent. The
journey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott had done. Captain Scott had reached
the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back.
As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and well-researched story TheEndurance,
adventuring was even then a thoroughly commercial effort. Scott’s last journey, completed as he lay in a tent dying
of cold and hunger, caught the world’s imagination, and a film made in his honor drew crowds. Shackleton, a
onetime British merchant-navy officer who had got to within 100 miles of the South Pole in 1908, started a
business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography. Frank Hurley, a confident andgifted Australian photographer who knew the Antarctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have never
before been published.
13. What do we know about the photos taken by Hurley?
A. They were made last week. B. They showed undersea sceneries.
C. They were found by a cameraman. D. They recorded a disastrous adventure.
14. Who reached the South Pole first according to the text?
A. Frank Hurley. B. Ernest Shackleton.
C. Robert Falcon Scott. D. Caroline Alexander.
15. What does Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage?
A. Artistic creation. B. Scientific research.
C. Money making. D. Treasure hunting.
Passage 4
【2016年新课标Ⅲ卷】 On one of her trips to New York several years ago, Eudora Welty decided to take a
couple of New York friends out to dinner. They settled in at a comfortable East Side cafe and within minutes,
another customer was approaching their table.
＂Hey, aren’t you from Mississippi?＂the elegant, white-haired writer remembered being asked by the
stranger. ＂I’m from Mississippi too.＂
Without a second thought, the woman joined the Welty party. When her dinner partner showed up, she also
pulled up a chair.
＂They began telling me all the news of Mississippi,＂ Welty said. ＂I didn’t know what my New York
friends were thinking.＂
Taxis on a rainy New York night are rarer than sunshine. By the time the group got up to leave, it was pouring
outside. Welty’s new friends immediately sent a waiter to find a cab. Heading back downtown toward her hotel, her
big-city friends were amazed at the turn of events that had changed their Big Apple dinner into a Mississippi state
reunion(团聚).
＂My friend said: ‘Now we believe your stories,’＂ Welty added. ＂And I said: ‘Now you know. These are
the people that make me write them.’＂
Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple gray dress, looked pleased with this explanation.
＂I don’t make them up,＂ she said of the characters in her fiction these last 50 or so years.＂I don’t have to.＂
Beauticians, bartenders, piano players and people with purple hats, Welty’s people come from afternoons spent
visiting with old friends, from walks through the streets of her native Jackson, Miss., from conversations overheardon a bus. It annoys Welty that, at 78, her left ear has now given out. Sometimes, sitting on a bus or a train, she hears
only a fragment(片段) of a particularly interesting story.
25. What happened when Welty was with her friends at the cafe?
A. Two strangers joined her.
B. Her childhood friends came in.
C. A heavy rain ruined the dinner.
D. Some people held a party there.
26. The underlined word ＂them＂ in Paragraph 6 refers to Welty’s _____________.
A. readers B. parties C. friends D. stories
27. What can we learn about the characters in Welty’s fiction?
A. They live in big cities. B. They are mostly women.
C. They come from real life. D. They are pleasure seekers.
Passage 5
【2016年浙江卷】Two things changed my life: my mother and a white plastic bike basket. I have thought
long and hard about it and it’s true. I would be a different person if my mom hadn’t turned a silly bicycle accessory
into a life lesson I carry with me today.
My mother and father were united in their way of raising children, but it mostly fell to my mother to actually
carry it out. Looking back, I honestly don’t know how she did it. Managing the family budget must have been a
very hard task, but she made it look effortless. If we complained about not having what another kid did, we’d hear
something like, "I don’t care what so-and-so got for his birthday, you are not getting a TV in your room/a car for
your birthday/a lavish sweet-16 party." We had to earn our allowance(零用钱) by doing chores around the house. I
can still remember how long it took to polish the legs of our coffee table. My brothers can no doubt remember
hours spent cleaning the house. Like the two little girls growing up at the White House, we made our own beds (no
one left the house until that was done) and picked up after ourselves. We had to keep track of our belongings, and if
something was lost, it was not replaced.
It was summer and, one day, my mother drove me to the bike shop to get a tire fixed — and there it was in the
window. White, shiny, plastic and decorated with flowers, the basket winked at me and I knew — I knew — I had
to have it.
"It’s beautiful," my mother said when I pointed it out to her. "What a neat basket."
I tried to hold off at first. I played it cool for a short while. But then I guess I couldn’t stand it any longer:
"Mom, please can I please, please get it? I’ll do extra chores for as long as you say. I’ll do anything, but I need thatbasket. I love that basket. Please, Mom. Please?"
I was desperate.
"You know," she said, gently rubbing my back while we both stared at what I believed was the coolest thing
ever, "If you save up you could buy this yourself."
"By the time I make enough it’ll be gone!"
"Maybe Roger here could hold it for you," she smiled at Roger, the bike guy.
"He can’t hold it for that long, Mom. Someone else will buy it. Please, Mom, please?"
"There might be another way," she said.
And so our paying plan unfolded. My mother bought the beautiful basket and put it safely in some hiding
place I couldn’t find. Each week I eagerly counted my growing savings increased by extra work here and there
(washing the car, helping my mother make dinner, delivering or collecting things on my bike that already
looked naked without the basket in front). And then, weeks later, I counted, re-counted and jumped for joy. Oh,
happy day! I made it! I finally had the exact amount we’d agreed upon....
Days later the unthinkable happened. A neighborhood girl I’d played with millions of times appeared with the
exact same basket fixed to her shiny, new bike that already had all the bells and whistles. I rode hard and fast home
to tell my mother about this disaster. This horrible turn of events.
And then came the lesson I’ve taken with me through my life:"Honey, your basket is extra-special," Mom
said, gently wiping away my hot tears. "Your basket is special because you paid for it yourself."
55.What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A. The children enjoyed doing housework.
B. The author came from a well-off family.
C. The mother raised her children in an unusual way.
D. The children were fond of the US president’s daughters.
56.When the author saw the basket in the window, she ________.
A. fell in love with it B. stared at her mother
C. recognized it at once D. went up to the bike guy
57.Why did the author say many "pleases" to her mother?
A. She longed to do extra work.
B. She was eager to have the basket.
C. She felt tired after standing too long.
D. She wanted to be polite to her mother.58.By using "naked" (Paragraph 12), the author seems to stress that the basket was ________.
A. something she could afford B. something important to her
C. something impossible to get D. something she could do without
59.To the author, it seemed to be a horrible turn of events that ________.
A. something spoiled her paying plan
B. the basket cost more than she had saved
C. a neighborhood girl had bought a new bike
D. someone else had got a basket of the same kind
60.What is the life lesson the author learned from her mother?
A. Save money for a rainy day. B. Good advice is beyond all price.
C. Earn your bread with your sweat. D. God helps those who help themselves.
Passage 6
【2016年北京卷】Surviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)
Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the
beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. ＂It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so
special,＂ she says.
On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and
Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s
bridge closed.
When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s
friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly.
Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.
In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came
with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers
climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise
buildings.
＂My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,＂ Natalie says, ＂but I can always choose how I
deal with it.＂
Natalie’s choice was to help.She created a website page, matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted
information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within
days, Patrick’s collection was replaced.
In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball;
Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed supplies to
Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a
Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.
Today, the scars(创痕) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear,
and many homes have been rebuilt. ＂I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,＂ Natalie declares. ＂My
neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.＂
59. When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found _________.
A. some friends had lost their lives
B. her neighborhood was destroyed
C. her school had moved to Brooklyn
D. the elderly were free from suffering
60. According to Paragraph 4, who inspired Natalie most?
A. The people helping Rockaway rebuild.
B. The people trapped in high-rise buildings.
C. The volunteers donating money to survivors.
D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people.
61. How did Natalie help the survivors?
A. She gave her toys to other kids.
B. She took care of younger children.
C. She called on the White House to help.
D. She built an information sharing platform.
62. What does the story intend to tell us?
A. Little people can make a big difference.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. East or west, home is best.
D. Technology is power.Passage 7
【2016 年江苏卷】Not so long ago, most people didn’t know who Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was going to
become. She was just an average high athlete. There was every indication that she was just another Jamaican
teenager without much of a future. However, one person wanted to change this. Stephen Francis observed then
eighteen-year-old Shelly-Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginnings of true greatness.
Her times were not exactly impressive, but even so, he sensed there was something trying to get out, something the
other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her and found her lacking. He decided to offer Shelly-Ann a
place in his very strict training sessions. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and a few years later at
Jamaica’s Olympic trials in early 2008, Shelly-Ann, who at that time only ranked number 70 in the world, beat
Jamaica’s unchallenged queen of the sprint (短跑).
"Where did she come from?" asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of
those one-hit wonders that spring up from time to time, only to disappear again without signs. But Shelly-Ann was
to prove that she was anything but a one-hit wonder. At the Beijing Olympics she swept away any doubts about her
ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 metres Olympic gold.
She did it again one year on at the World Championships in Berlin, becoming world champion with a time of 10.73
— the fourth fastest time ever.
Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has a mental toughness that did not come about by chance.
Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in
one of Jamaica’s toughest inner-city communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment,
sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is
a really violent and overpopulated place. Several of Shelly-Ann’s friends and family were caught up in the killings;
one of her cousins was shot dead only a few streets away from where she lived. Sometimes her family didn’t have
enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she couldn’t afford shoes. Her mother
Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in
Waterhouse, had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its
responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse’s roundabout of
poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready
to sacrifice everything.
It didn’t take long for Shelly-Ann to realize that sports could be her way out of Waterhouse. On a summer
evening in Beijing in 2008, all those long, hard hours of work and commitment finally bore fruit. The barefoot kidwho just a few years previously had been living in poverty, surrounded by criminals and violence, had written a
new chapter in the history of sports.
But Shelly-Ann’s victory was far greater than that. The night she won Olympic gold in Beijing, the routine
murders in Waterhouse and the drug wars in the neighbouring streets stopped. The dark cloud above one of the
world’s toughest criminal neighbourhoods simply disappeared for a few
days. "I have so much fire burning for my country," Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless
children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaicans to lay down
their weapons. She intends to fight to make it a woman’s as well as a man’s world.
As Muhammad Ali puts it, "Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have
deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision." One of the things Shelly-Ann can be proud of is her understanding
of this truth.
65.Why did Stephen Francis decide to coach Shelly-Ann?
A. He had a strong desire to free her family from trouble.
B. He sensed a great potential in her despite her weaknesses.
C. She had big problems maintaining her performance.
D. She suffered a lot of defeats at the previous track meets.
66.What did the sprinting world think of Shelly-Ann before the 2008 Olympic Games?
A. She would become a promising star.
B. She badly needed to set higher goals.
C. Her sprinting career would not last long.
D. Her talent for sprinting was known to all.
67.What made Maxime decide to train her daughter on the track?
A. Her success and lessons in her career.
B. Her interest in Shelly-Ann’s quick profit.
C. Her wish to get Shelly-Ann out of poverty.
D. Her early entrance into the sprinting world.
68.What can we infer from Shelly-Ann’s statement underlined in Paragraph 5?
A. She was highly rewarded for her efforts.
B. She was eager to do more for her country.
C. She became an athletic star in her country.
D. She was the envy of the whole community.69.By mentioning Muhammad Ali’s words, the author intends to tell us that ________.
A. players should be highly inspired by coaches
B. great athletes need to concentrate on patience
C. hard work is necessary in one’s achievements
D. motivation allows great athletes to be on the top
70.What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Making of a Great Athlete B. The Dream for Championship
C. The Key to High Performance D. The Power of Full Responsibility
Passage 8
【2016年上海卷】 One early morning, I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book called
Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again. My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word ＂Poems＂
appeared in big, hot pink letters.
＂Is it good?＂ I asked her.
＂Yeah,＂ she answered. ＂There’s one I really like and you’ll like it, too.＂ I leaned forward.
＂‘Patty Poem,’＂ she read the title. Who is Patty? I wondered. The poem began:
She never puts her toys away,
Just leaves them scattered① where they lay,… ①散乱的
The poem was just three short sections. The final one came quickly:
When she grows and gathers poise②, ②稳重
I’ll miss her harum-scarum③ noise, ③莽撞的
And look in vain④ for scattered toys. ④徒劳地
And I’ll be sad.
A terrible sorrow washed over me. Whoever Patty was, she was a mean girl. Then, the shock.
＂It’s you, honey,＂ My mother said sadly.
To my mother, the poem revealed a parent’s affection when her child grows up and leaves. To me, the ＂she
＂ in the poem was horror. It was my mama who would be sad. It was so terrible I burst out crying.
＂What’s wrong?＂ my mother asked.
＂Oh Mama,＂ I cried. ＂I don’t want to grow up ever!＂
She smiled. ＂Honey, it’s okay. You’re not growing up anytime soon. And when you do, I’ll still love you,
okay?＂
＂Okay,＂ I was still weeping. My panic has gone. But I could not help thinking about that silly poem. Afterwhat seemed like a safe amount of time, I read the poem again and was confused. It all fit so well together, like a
puzzle. The language was simple, so simple I could plainly understand its meaning, yet it was still beautiful. I was
now fascinated by the idea of poetry, words that had the power to make or break a person’s world.
I have since fallen in love with other poems, but ＂Patty Poem＂ remains my poem. After all, ＂Patty Poem
＂ gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because it was the one that
hurt me the most.
66. Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again?
A. It was a thick enough book.
B. Something on its cover caught her eye.
C. Her mother was reading it with interest.
D. It has a meaningful title.
67. After her mother read the poem to her, the writer felt ______ at first.
A. sad B. excited C. horrified D. confused
68. The writer’s mother liked to read ＂Patty Poem＂ probably because______.
A. it reflected her own childhood
B. it was written in simple language
C. it was composed by a famous poet
D. it gave her a hint of what would happen
69. It can be concluded from the passage that＂Patty Poem＂leads the writer to _______.
A. discover the power of poetry
B. recognize her love for puzzles
C. find her eagerness to grow up
D. experience great homesickness
Passage 9
【2016 年天津卷】Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in
footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize
that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be
muddied and they can go off in different directions.
My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last
moment. Book reports weren’t written until the final threat.
I’ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward
her master’s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech”
student(技校学生). They’re called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.
When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he’s a good kid,” I wantedto say. “And smart, really.”
I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work
clothes. And they don’t often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).
But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in
offices don’t have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to
repair it was estimated at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it, but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to
lose.
My son, with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts(零件) from a junkyard, and ability from vo-
tech classes. The lost was $25 instead of $80.
Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have
been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.
These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world.
And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.
I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects
need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.
My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.
41. What used to be the author’s hope for his son?
A. To avoid becoming his clone. B. To resemble him in appearance.
C. To develop in a different direction. D. To reach the author’s unachieved
goals.
42. What can we learn about the author’s children?
A. His daughter does better in school. B. His daughter has got a master’s
degree.
C. His son tried hard to finish homework. D. His son couldn’t write his book
reports.
43. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that _____________.
A. His son had the ability to fix it B. it would save him much time
C. it wouldn’t cause him any more loss D. other motorheads would come to help
44. In the author’s eyes, motorheads are _____________.
A. tidy and hardworking B. cheerful and smart
C. lazy but bright D. relaxed but rude45. What did the author realize in the end?
A. It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path.
B. It is important for one to make the honor roll.
C. Architects play a more important role than builders.
D. Motorheads have greater ability than office workers.
Passage 10
【2016 年天津卷】Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. There is
nothing more tiring than not succeeding.
We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue(疲惫) and performance fatigue. In the
former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult. And the longer
we delay it, the more tired we feel.
Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and
bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job
first.
Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my
own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical order(按字母顺序), never letting myself leave out a
tough idea. And I always started the day’s work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience
proved that the rule works.
Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do
the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. In
such a situation, I work as hard as I can — then let the unconscious take over.
When planning Encyclopaedia Britannica (《大英百科全书》), I had to create a table of contents
based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept
coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable.
One day, mentally exhausted, I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved. I
tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relieved, I sat back
in an easy chair and fell asleep.
An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the
solution which had come up in my unconscious mind proved correct at every step. Though I worked as
hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.Human beings, I believe must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.
51. People with start-up fatigue are most likely to _____________.
A. delay tasks B. work hard C. seek help D. accept failure
52. What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue?
A. Writing essays in strict order. B. Building up physical strength.
C. Leaving out the toughest ideas. D. Dealing with the hardest task first.
53. On what occasion does a person probably suffer from performance fatigue?
A. Before starting a difficult task.
B. When all the solutions fail.
C. If the job is rather boring.
D. After finding a way out.
54. According to the author, the unconscious mind may help us _____________.
A. ignore mental problems B. get some nice sleep
C. gain complete relief D. find the right solution
55. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Success Is Built upon Failure
B. How to Handle Performance Fatigue
C. Getting over Fatigue: A Way to Success
D. Fatigue: An Early Sign of Health Problems
2015年记叙文
Passage1
【2015年新课标Ⅰ卷】The freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so
when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could say ＂sunshine
＂. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched
down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink
sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part- particularly to my
taste, dulled by months of cold — weather root vegetables — was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers’
market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine,
along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg
coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.
Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I’ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for
years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they’re unfailingly dry, hard, and
tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown’s Grove Farm’s stand, full of fresh
and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal — and at that moment, I realized that the best part of
Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for
months.
Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s Grove Farm is
one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where —luckily for me
— I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I’d be ordering every
tomato on it.
24. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?
A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D. Annoying.
25. What made the author’s getting up early worthwhile?
A. Having a swim. B. Breathing in fresh air.
C. Walking in the morning sun. D. Visiting a local farmer’s market.
26. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?
A. They are soft. B. They look nice. C. They taste great.D. They are juicy.
27. What was the author going to do that evening?
A. Go to a farm. B. Check into a hotel.
C. Eat in a restaurant. D. Buy fresh vegetables.
Passage 2
【2015年新课标Ⅱ卷】My color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little
over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let
a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper
advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautiful when I first got it
home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t get any channels showing
all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.
Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电) noise. For some reason, whencertain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began
to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back.
Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I
actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.
When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go
away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my first, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop
cost me $62, and the sit is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.
21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?
A. He got an older model than he had expected.
B. He couldn’t return it when it was broken.
C. He could have bought it at a lower price.
D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.
22. Which of the following an best replace the phrase “signed off” in paragraph 1?
A. ended all their programs
B. provided fewer channels
C. changed to commercials
D. showed all-night movies
23. How did the author finally get this TV set working again?
A. By shaking and hitting it
B. By turning it on and off
C. By switching channels
D. By having it repaired
24. How does the author sound when telling the story?
A. Curious
B. Anxious
C. Cautious
D. Humorous
Passage 3
【2015 年浙江卷】From the very beginning of school we make books and reading a constant source of
possible failure and public humiliation. When children are little we make them read aloud, before the teacher and
other children, so that we can be sure they "know" all the words they are reading. This means that when they don't
know a word, they are going to make a mistake, right in front of everyone. After having taught fifth-grade classes
for four years, I decided to try at all costs to rid them of their fear and dislike of books, and to get them to read
oftener and more adventurously.One day soon after school had started, I said to them, "Now I'm going to say something about reading that
you have probably never heard a teacher say before. I would like you to read a lot of books this year, but I want
you to read them only for pleasure. I am not going to ask you questions to find out whether you understand the
books or not. If you understand enough of a book to enjoy it and want to go on reading it, that's enough for me.
Also I’m not going to ask you what words mean. "
The children sat stunned and silent. Was this a teacher talking? One girl, who had just come to us from a
school where she had had a very hard time, looked at me steadily for a long time after I had finished. Then, still
looking at me, she said slowly and seriously, “Mr Holt, do you really mean that?" I said just as seriously, "I mean
every word of it.”
During the spring she really astonished me. One day, she was reading at her desk. From a glimpse of the
illustrations I thought I knew what the book was. I said to myself, "It can't be," and went to take a closer look.
Sure enough, she was reading Moby Dick, in the edition with woodcuts. I said, "Don't you find parts of it rather
heavy going?" She answered, “Oh, sure, but I just skip over those parts and go on to the next good part.”
This is exactly what reading should be and in school so seldom is — an exciting, joyous adventure. Find
something, dive into it, take the good parts, skip the bad parts, get what you can out of it, go on to something else.
How different is our mean-spirited, picky insistence that every child get every last little scrap of "understanding"
that can be dug out of a book.
41. According to the passage, children's fear and dislike of books may result from _________.
A. reading little and thinking little
B. reading often and adventurously
C. being made to read too much
D. being made to read aloud before others
42. The teacher told his students to read _________.
A. for enjoyment B. for knowledge
C. for a larger vocabulary D. for higher scores in exams
43. Upon hearing the teacher's talk, the children probably felt that __________.
A. it sounded stupid
B. it was not surprising at all
C. it sounded too good to be true
D. it was no different from other teachers' talk
44. Which of the following statements about the girl is TRUE according to the passage?A. She skipped over those easy parts while reading.
B. She had a hard time finishing the required reading tasks.
C. She learned to appreciate some parts of the difficult books.
D. She turned out to be a top student after coming to this school.
45. From the teacher's point of view, _______.
A. children cannot tell good parts from bad parts while reading
B. children should be left to decide what to read and how to read
C. reading is never a pleasant and inspiring experience in school
D. reading involves understanding every little piece of information
Passage 4
【2015年浙江卷】If humans were truly at home under the light of the moon and stars，we would go in
darkness happily, the midnight world as visible to us as it is to the vast number of nocturnal(夜间活动的) species
on this planet. Instead, we are diurnal creatures, with eyes adapted to living in the sun's light. This is a basic
evolutionary fact, even though most of us don't think of ourselves as diurnal beings. Yet it's the only way to
explain what we've done to the night: We've engineered it to receive us by filling it with light.
The benefits of this kind of engineering come with consequences — called light pollution — whose effects
scientists are only now beginning to study. Light pollution is largely the result of bad lighting design, which
allows artificial light to shine outward and upward into the sky. Ⅲ-designed lighting washes out the darkness of
night and completely changes the light levels — and light rhythms — to which many forms of life, including,
ourselves, have adapted. Wherever human light spills into the natural world, some aspect of life is affected.
In most cities the sky looks as though it has been emptied of stars, leaving behind a vacant haze(霾) that
mirrors our fear of the dark. We've grown so used to this orange haze that the original glory of an unlit nigh, -
dark enough for the planet Venus to throw shadow on Earth, is wholly beyond our experience, beyond memory
almost.
We’ve lit up the night as if it were an unoccupied country, when nothing could be further from the truth.
Among mammals alone, the number of nocturnal species is astonishing, Light is a powerful biological force, and
on many species it acts as a magnet(磁铁). The effect is so powerful that scientists speak of songbirds and
seabirds being“captured”by searchlights on land or by the light from gas flares on marine oil platforms. Migrating
at night, birds tend to collide with brightly lit tall buildings.
Frogs living near brightly lit highways suffer nocturnal light levels that are as much as a million times
brighter than normal, throwing nearly every aspect of their behavior out of joint, including their nighttimebreeding choruses. Humans are no less trapped by light pollution than the frogs. Like most other
creatures, we do need darkness .Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork, as
light itself.
Living in a glare of our making, we have cut ourselves off from our evolutionary and cultural heritage—the
light of the stars and the rhythms of day and night .In a very real sense, light pollution causes us to lose sight of
our true place in the universe, to forget the scale of our being, which is best measured against the dimensions of a
deep night with the Milky Way — the edge of our galaxy — arching overhead.
50. According to the passage, human beings .
A. prefer to live in the darkness
B. are used to living in the day light
C. were curious about the midnight world
D. had to stay at home with the light of the moon
51. What does “it”(Paragraph 1) most probably refer to?
A. The night. B. The moon
C. The sky D. The planet
52. The writer mentions birds and frogs to .
A. provide examples of animal protection
B. show how light pollution affects animals
C. compare the living habits of both species
D. explain why the number of certain species has declined
53. It is implied in the last paragraph that .
A. light pollution dose harm to the eyesight of animals
B. light pollution has destroyed some of the world heritages
C. human beings cannot go to the outer space
D. human beings should reflect on their position in the universe
54.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. The Magic Light. B. The Orange Haze.
C. The Disappearing Night. D. The Rhythms of Nature.
Passage 5
【2015年浙江卷】 In 2004, when my daughter Becky was ten, she and my husband, Joe, were united in
their desire for a dog. As for me, I shared none of their canine lust.But why, they pleaded. “Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.” “But we’ll do it.” “Really? You’re
going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the dog?” “Yes, yes, and yes.” “I don’t believe you.” “We will. We
promise.”
They didn’t. From day two (everyone wanted to walk the cute puppy that first day), neither thought to walk the
dog. While I was slow to accept that I would be the one to keep track of her shots, to schedule her vet
appointments, to feed and clean her, Misty knew this on day one. As she looked up at the three new humans in
her life (small, medium, and large), she calculated, “ The medium one is the sucker in the pack. ”
Quickly, she and I developed something very similar to a Vulcan mind meld (心灵融合) . She’d look at me
with those sad brown eyes of hers, beam her need, and then wait, trusting I would understand — which,
strangely, I almost always did. In no time, she became my fifth appendage(附肢), snoring on my home-office
couch as I worked, cradling against my feet as I read, and splaying across my stomach as I watched
television.
Even so, part of me continued to resent walking duty. Joe and Becky had promised. Not fair, I’d balk ( 不
心甘情愿地做 ) silently as she and I walked . “Not fair,” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our
return home.
Then one day — January 1, 2007, to be exact — my husband’s doctor uttered an unthinkable word:
leukemia ( 白血病 ) .With that, I spent eight to ten hours a day with Joe in the hospital, doing anything and
everything I could to ease his discomfort. During those six months of hospitalizations, Becky, 12 at the time ,
adjusted to other adults being in the house when she returned from school. My work colleagues adjusted to my
taking off at a moment's notice for medical emergencies. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old routine
remained.
Save one: Misty still needed walking. At the beginning, when friends offered to take her
through her paces, I declined because I knew they had their own households to deal with.
As the months went by，I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty. The walk in the morning
before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to gather my thoughts or to just be before the day's
medical drama unfolded. The evening walk was a time to shake off the day's upsets and let the worry tracks in my
head go to white noise.
When serious illness visits your household, it's not just your daily routine and your assumptions about the
future that are no longer familiar. Pretty much everyone you know acts differently.
Not Misty. Take her for a walk, and she had no interest in Joe's blood counts or bone marrow test results. Onthe street or in the park, she had only one thing on her mind: squirrels! She was so joyous that even on the worst
days, she could make me smile. On a daily basis, she reminded me that life goes on.
After Joe died in 2009，Misty slept on his pillow.
I'm grateful一to a point. The truth is, after years of balking, I've come to enjoy my walks with Misty. As I
watch her chase after a squirrel, throwing her whole being into the here-and-now of an exercise that has never
once ended in victory, she reminds me, too, that no matter how harsh the present or unpredictable the future ,
there's almost always some measure of joy to be extracted from the moment.
55. why didn't the writer agree to raise a dog at the beginning of the story?
A. She was afraid the dog would get the family into trouble.
B. It would be her business to take care of the dog.
C. Her husband and daughter were united as one.
D. She didn't want to spoil her daughter.
56. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to "The medium one is the sucker in the pack.” (Paragraph
3)?
A. "The middle-aged person loves me most.”
B. “The medium-sized woman is the hostess.”
C. "The man in the middle is the one who has the final say.”
D. "The woman is the kind and trustworthy one in the family.”
57. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that_______.
A. Misty was quite clever
B. Misty could solve math problems
C. the writer was a slow learner
D. no one walked Misty the first day
58.The story came to its turning point when________.
A. Joe died in 2009
B. Joe fell ill in 2007
C. the writer began to walk the dag
D. the dog tried to please the writer
59.Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital?
A. Misty couldn’t live without her.
B. Her friends didn’t offer any help.C. The walk provided her with spiritual comfort.
D. She didn’t want Misty to be others’ companion.
60.What is the message the writer wants to convey in the passage?
A. One should learn to enjoy hard times.
B .A disaster can change everything in life.
C. Moments of joy suggest that there is still hope ahead.
D. People will change their attitude toward you when you are in difficulty.
Passage 6
【2015 年重庆卷】At thirteen, I was diagnosed(诊所) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school
difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I
raised my hand right away and said,“Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be
able to do it.”
She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are no different from your classmates, young man.”
I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis
Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he
invented a reading system of raised dots（点）, which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and
my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was no different from others; I just
needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?
I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came
back to me the next day — with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “ See what you can do
when you keep trying?”
36. The author didn’t finish the reading in class because _________.
A. He was new to the class B. He was tired of literature
C.He had an attention disorder D.He wanted to take the task home
37.What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage?
A.He had good sight. B.He made a great invention.
C.He gave up reading. D.He learned a lot from school.
38.What was Mrs.Smith’s attitude to the author at the end of the story?A.Angry. B.Impatient. C.Sympathetic. D.Encouraging.
39.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The disabled should be treated with respect.
B.A teacher can open up a new world to students.
C.One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.
D.Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.
Passage 7
【2015年安徽卷】When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength
in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into
two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to
break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.
Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her
husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn’t have much money. They moved their family to San
Francisco. There they joined Danny’s mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards,
Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the
restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family
business because she thought it was too hard.
Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the
daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business
successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, "Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have
unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business."
Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together.
Now the Ans’ corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant,
they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success.
60. Helene tied several chopsticks together to show ____________.
A. the strength of family unity B. the difficulty of growing up
C. the advantage of chopsticks D. the best way of giving a lesson
61. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the An family ____________.
A. started a business in 1975 B. left Vietnam without much money
C. bought a restaurant in San Francisco D. opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles62. What can we infer about the An daughters?
A. They did not finish their college education.
B. They could not bear to work in the family business.
C. They were influenced by what Helene taught them.
D. They were troubled by disagreement among family members.
63. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Run a Corporation B. Strength Comes from Peace
C. How to Achieve a Big Dream D. Family Unity Builds Success
Passage 8
The Boy Made It!
【2015年北京卷】One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In
the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable
to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didn’t
have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.
Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows
he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.
He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first
thing he did was to find shelter form the freezing wind and snow. If he didn’t, his body temperature
would get very low, which could quickly kill him.
Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in
the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.
By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that
his body wouldn’t lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the
only thing he could- he huddled(蜷缩) in his cave and slept.
The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn’t find anyone. He followed his tracks
and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas
went out to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two
days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.
Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls’
survival show. Man vs. Wild. That’s where he learned the tips that saved his life, In each episode(一期节目)of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.
When Grylls heard about Nicholas’ amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it
since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.
56. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?
A. He got lost. B. He broke his skis.
C. He hurt his eyes D. He caught a cold
57. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?
A. He found a shelter. B. He lighted some branches.
C. He kept on skiing. D. He built a snow cave.
58. On Tuesday, Nicholas _____.
A. returned to his shelter safely
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B. was saved by a searcher
C. got stuck in the snow
D. staved where he was
59. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he _____.
A. did the right things in the dangerous situation
B. watched Grylls’ TV program regularly
C. created some tips for survival
D. was very hard-working
Passage 9
【2015年福建卷】Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for
education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could
lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. "There’s so
much to learn," he’d say. "Though we’re born stupid, only the stupid remain that way. " He was determined that
none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.
Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was
crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what
we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly.
Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.
Then came the moment—the time to share the day’s new learning.
Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen."Felice," he’d say, "tell me what you learned today. "
"I learned that the population of Nepal is .... "
Silence.
Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. "The population
of Nepal. Hmm. Well…" he’d say. "Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is. " And the whole family went on a search
for Nepal.
This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a
clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.
As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing
together, sharing experiences and participating in one another’s education. And by looking at us, listening to us,
respecting our input, affirming(肯定) our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most
influential teacher.
Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were
imparting(传授) what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me
well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal
might prove useful.
60. What do we know from the first paragraph?
A.The author’s father was born in a worker’s family.
B.Those born stupid could not change their life.
C.The town elders wanted to learn about the world.
D.The poor could hardly afford school education.
61. The underlined word "it" in the second paragraph refers to "___________".
A. one new thing B. a request C. the news D. some comment
62. It can be learned from the passage that the author___________.
A.enjoyed talking about news
B.knew very well about Nepal
C.felt regret about those wasted days
D. appreciated his father’s educational technique
63. What is the greatest value of "dinner time" to the author?
A. Continual learning. B. Showing talents.
C. Family get-together. D. Winning Papa’s approval.64. The author’s father can be best described as___________.
A.an educator expert at training future teachers
B.a parent insistent on his children’s education
C.a participant willing to share his knowledge
D.a teacher strict about everything his students did
Passage 10
【2015年广东卷】Peter loved to shop used articles. Almost a month ago, he bought a popular word game
that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, "Oh, look,
the game box hasn’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money."
Peter examined the box and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a
date of 1973 on the back of the box.
"You should put that up for auction(拍卖)on the Internet, and see what happens," the salesgirl said.
"Yes, you’re right. People like something rare," Peter agreed. "I can’t imagine there being very many
unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later."
"Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it," the salesgirl smiled.
"No problem," Peter said.
After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it.
Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing
information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different
sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the
game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.
Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.
"Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?"
The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, "Oh, hi!"
"I’ve got something for you, "Peter said. "I sold the game and made$1,000. Thank you for your suggestion."
He handed her three$100 bills.
"Wow!" the salesgirl cried out. "Thank you. I never expected it."
26.Which of the following best describes Peter’s word game?
A. It was made around 40 years ago.
B. It had game boards in different sizes.
C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.
27.What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’s word game?
A. Old and handy. B. Rare and valuable.
C. Classic and attractive. D. Colorful and interesting.
28.Peter got the names of the game fans from _________.
A.an auction B. the Internet C. a game shop D. the second-hand shop
29.What happened at the end of the story?
A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.
B. The salesgirl became Peter’s friend.
C. Peter returned the word game for $1,000.
D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.
30.What is the main theme of the story?
A. It’s important to keep a promise.
B. It’s great to share in other people’s happiness.
C. We should be grateful for the help from others.
D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money.
Passage 11
【2015年广东卷】When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that
wasn’t very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t catch anything. I usually got pretty
upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, "Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a
fish." I remember being even more upset then because, "I’m not a fish!" I didn’t know how to think like a fish.
Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does?
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I
even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded
animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water
because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don’t
have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes... The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at
finding and catching them.
When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, "We all need to think
like salespeople." But it didn’t completely make sense. My dad never once said, "If you want to catch a fish you
need to think like a fisherman." What he said was, "You need to think like a fish." Years later, with great efforts topromote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to
think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.
31.Why was the author upset in the fishing trips when he was nine?
A. He could not catch a fish.
B. His father was not patient with him.
C. His father did not teach him fishing.
D. He could not influence a fish as his father did.
32.What did the author’s father really mean?
A. To read about fish. B. To learn fishing by oneself.
C. To understand what fish think. D. To study fishing in many ways.
33.According to the author, fish are most likely to be found .
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A.in deep water on sunny days B.in deep water on cloudy days
C.in shallow water under sunlight D.in shallow water under waterside trees
34.After entering the business world, the author found .
A.it easy to think like a customer
B. his father’s fishing advice inspiring
C. his first boss’s sales ideas reasonable
D.it difficult to sell services to poor people
35.This passage most likely comes from .
A. a fishing guide B. a popular sales book
C. a novel on childhood D. a millionaire’s biography
Passage 12
【2015 年湖北卷】“I see you’ve got a bit of water on your coat,” said the man at the petrol
station. “Is it raining out there?””No, it’s pretty nice,” I replied, checking my sleeve. “Oh, right. A
pony(马驹) bit me earlier.”
As it happened, the bite was virtually painless: more the kind of small bite you might get from a
naughty child. The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor, and
perhaps thought I’d jumped in ahead of him.
The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist-heavy area and tourists are
constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite signs asking them not to. By feeding the ponies, tourists
increase the risk of them getting hit by a car, and make them harder to gather during the area’s annualpony drift(迁移).
The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so their health can be checked, the baby ones can
be stopped from feeding on their mother’s milk, and those who’ve gone beyond their limited area can be
returned to their correct area. Some of them are also later sold, in order to limit the number of ponies
according to the rules set by Natural England.
Three weeks ago, I witnessed a small near-disaster a few miles west of here. While walking, I
noticed a pony roll over on his back. “Hello!” I said to him, assuming he was just rolling for fun, but
he was very still and, as I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily. I
began to properly worry about him. Fortunately, I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoor’s Livestock
Protection officer and send her a photo. The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the
pony. The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks. The farmer freed him, and he began to run
happily around again.
Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies, who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this
area. Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies, and trying to come up with plans to find a
sustainable(可持续的) future for one of Dartmoor’s most financially-troubled elements.
51. Why are tourists asked not to feed the ponies?
A. To protect the tourists from being bitten
B. To keep the ponies off the petrol station
C. To avoid putting the ponies in danger
D. To prevent the ponies from fighting
52. One of the purposes of the annual pony drift is ______________.
A. to feed baby ponies on milk
B. to control the number of ponies
C. to expand the habitat for ponies
D. to sell the ponies at a good price
53. What as the author’s first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back?
A. He freed it from the trap
B. He called a protection officer
C. He worried about it very much
D. He thought of it as being naughty54. What does the author imply about the preservation of Dartmoor’s ponies?
A. It lacks people’s involvement.
B. It costs a large amount of money
C. It will affect tourism in Dartmoor.
D. It has caused an imbalance of species
Passage 13
【2015年湖北卷】What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn’t a prerequisite for a modern
grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can（装罐）and
preserve much of the food they consume.
Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares
her tips and recipes, with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control what’s on their plate.
Loe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly
about growing and preparing her own food. “I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs
(香草) and foods for that fresh flavor,”she said. Engineer by day, Loe learned cooking at night school. She
ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.
“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,” Loe said. Through her website Loe emphasizes that
“anybody can do this anywhere.” Got an apartment with a balcony （阳台）? Plant some herbs. A window?
Perfect spot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because “they’re very forgiving.” Just a little of the
herbs “can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,” she added. “I think it’s a great place to start.” “Then?
Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.”
Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food, Loe noted, there’s a moment
when it’s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. “I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar,” Loe said.
“Canning for me is about knowing what’s in your food, knowing where it comes from.”
In addition to being more in touch with the food she’s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge
and this desire for good food to her children: “Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being
careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,” she said, “that if we don’t take care of the earth, no one
will.”
55.The underlined word “prerequisite” (Pare. 1) is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. recipe B. substitute C. requirement D. challenge
56.Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?
A. They are used daily.B. They are easy to grow.
C. They can grow very tall
D. They can be eaten uncooked
57.According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?
A. It can preserve their best flavor
B. It can promote her online sales
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58.What is the“the bigger picture” (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?
A. The knowledge about good food
B. The way to live a grow-our-own life
C. The joy of getting in touch with foods
D. The responsibility to protect our earth
Passage 14
【2015年陕西卷】When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally.
The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her
sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of a cliff(悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock
into the sea.
Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds. Six
volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute
search.
Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset
and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of
the country.
For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken. Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the
coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holden if he would like his dog back.
A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the
alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.
The dog had initially been knocked unconscious(失去知觉的) but had survived by drinking water from a fresh
stream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. "The
dog was very thin and hungry, "Steve Tregear said. "It was a very lucky dog. She survived because of a plentifulsupply of fresh water," he added.
It was, as Mr. Holden admitted, "a minor miracle(奇迹)".
50.The dog Judy fell down the cliff when she was .
A. rescuing her owner B. caught in a hurricane
C. blocked by a rock D. running after a sheep
51.Who spotted Judy after the accident?
A.A birdwatcher. B.A student from Leeds.
C. Six volunteers. D. The coastguard of Cornwall.
52.What can we infer from the text?
A. People like to travel with their pets.
B. Judy was taken to the fields for hunting.
C. Luck plays a vital role in Judy’s survival.
D. Holden cared little where Judy was buried.
53.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Miracle of the Coastguard. B. Surviving a Hurricane.
C. Dangers in the Wild. D. Coming Back from the Dead.
Passage 15
【2015年四川卷】Nothing could stop Dad. After he was put on disability for a bad back, he bought a small
farm in the country, just enough to grow food for the family. He planted vegetables, fruit trees and even kept bees
for honey.
And every week he cleaned Old Man McColgin's chicken house in exchange for manure(肥料). The smell really
burned the inside of your nose. When we complained about the terrible smell, Dad said the stronger the manure, the
healthier the crops, and he was right. For example, just one of his cantaloupes filled the entire house with its sweet
smell, and the taste was even sweeter.
As the vegetables started coming in, Dad threw himself into cooking. One day, armed with a basket of
vegetables, he announced he was going to make stew(炖菜).Dad pulled out a pressure cooker and filled it up with
cabbages, eggplants, potatoes, corns, onions and carrots. For about half an hour, the pressure built and the
vegetables cooked. Finally, Dad turned off the stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out
a cloud of steam. If we thought Dad's pile of chicken manure was bad, this was 10 times worse. When Dad took off
the lid, the smell nearly knocked us out.
Dad carried the pot out and we opened doors and windows to air out the house. Just how bad was it? Theneighbors came out of their houses to see if we had a gas leak!
Determined, Dad filled our plates with steaming stew and passed them around. It didn’t look that bad, and after
the first wave had shut down my ability to smell, it didn’t offend the nose so much, either. I took a taste. It would
never win a prize in a cooking competition, but it was surprisingly edible, and we drank up every last drop of
soup.
34. Why did Dad clean Old Man MoColgin’s chicken house regularly?
A. To earn some money for the family.
B. To collect manure for his crops.
C. To get rid of the terrible smell.
D. To set a good example to us.
35. What can we infer about Dad’s stew?
A. It is popular among the neighbors.
B. It contains honey and vegetables.
C. It looks very wonderful.
D. It tastes quite delicious.
36. What does the underlined word “offend” in the last paragraph mean?
A. To attract
B. To upset
C. To air
D. To shut
37. What can we learn about Dad from the text?
A. He is an experienced cook.
B. He is a troublesome father.
C. He has a positive attitude to life.
D. He suffers a lot from his disability.
Passage 16
【2015年天津卷】One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library,
and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem —
inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off
the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had abeagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he
was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book’s cover was a beagle which looked identical (相同的)to my dog. I ran my fingers over the
picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had
read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages
were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family
and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of
the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind,
running together.
My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had
loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful
and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般的) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but
remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that
her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry
and fiction. The power of the words has held.
46. The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to___________.
A. encourage him to do more walking
B. let him spend a meaningful summer
C. help cure him of his reading problem
D. make him learn more about weapons
47. The book caught the author’s eye because____________.
A. it contained pretty pictures of animals
B. it reminded him of his own dog
C. he found its title easy to understand
D. he liked children’s stories very much
48. Why could the author manage to read the book through?
A. He was forced by his mother to read it.
B. He identified with the story in the book.
C. The book told the story of his pet dog.D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.
49. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The author has become a successful writer.
B. The author’s mother read the same book.
C. The author’s mother rewarded him with books.
D. The author has had happy summers ever since.
50. Which one could be the best title of the passage?
A. The Charm of a Book B. Mum’s Strict Order
C. Reunion with My Beagle D. My Passion for Reading
2014年记叙文
Passage1
【2014 年新课标Ⅰ卷】Passenger pigeons（旅鸽）once flew over much of the United States in
unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks（群）so large that they
darkened the sky for hours.
It was calculated that when its population reach its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger
pigeons – a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the
most abundant birds in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock
believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.
Sadly, the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were abundant,
people believed there was an ever-lasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted
them to small clearings with grain, waited until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking
hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants.
By the closing decades of the 19th century, the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been
damaged by Americans’ need for wood, which scattered（驱散）the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north,
where cold temperatures and spring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, never to
be seen again.
In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passenger pigeons, but by then, no
sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. The last confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot
by a boy in Pike County, Ohio, in 1900. For a time, zxxk.coma few birds survived under human care. The last of
them, known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden in September 1, 1914.【小题1】 In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons _______.
A. were the biggest bird in the world B. lived mainly in the south of America
C. did great harm to the natural environment D. Were the largest population in the US
【小题2】The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons’ _______.
A. escape B. ruin C. liberation D. evolution
【小题3】What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?
A. To seek pleasure. B. To save other birds.
C. To make money. D. To protect crops.
【小题4】 What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan?
A. It was ignored by the public. B. It was declared too late.
C. It was unfair. D. It was strict.
Passage 2
【2014年新课标Ⅰ卷】 As more and more people speak the global languages of English, Chinese, Spanish,
and Arabic, other languages are rapidly disappearing. In fact, half of the 6,000-7,000 languages spoken around the
world today will likely die out by the next century, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In an effort to prevent language loss, scholars from a number of organizations- UNESCO and National
Geographic among them –have for many years been documenting dying languages and the cultures they reflect.
Mark Turin, a scientist at the Macmillan Center, Yale University, who specializes in the languages and oral
traditions of the Himalayas, is following in that tradition. His recently published book, A Grammar of Thangmi
with an Ethnolinguistic Introduction to the Speakers and Their Culture, grows out of his experience living, looking
and raising a family in a village in Nepal.
Documenting the Tangmi language and culture is just a starting point for Turin, who seeks to include other
languages and oral traditions across the Himalayans reaches of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. But he is not
content to simply record these voices before they disappear without record.
At the University of Cambridge Turin discovered a wealth of important materials- including photographs, films,
tap recordings, and field notes- which had remained unstudied and were badly in need of care and protection.
Now, through the two organizations that he has founded-the Digital Himalaya Project and the World Oral
Literature Project- Turin has started a campaign to make such documents, found in libraries and stores around the
world, available not just to scholars but to the youngers.
Generations of communities from whom the materials were originally collected.Thanks to digital technology andthe widely available Internet. Turin notes,the endangered languages can be saved and reconnected with speech
communities.
【小题1】Many scholars are making efforts to _____.
A.promote global languages
B.rescue the disappearing languages
C.search for language communities
D.set up languages research organizations.
【小题2】What does “that tradition” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Having first records of the languages
B.Writing books on language searching
C.Telling stories about language users
D.Linking with the native speakers
【小题3】What is Turin’s book based on?
A.The cultural statics in India.
B.The documents available at Yale.
C.His language research in Britain.
D.His personal experience in Nepal.
【小题4】Which of the following best describe Turin’s Work?
A.Write sell and donate.
B.Record,repeat and reward.
C.Collect,protect and reconnect.
D.Design, experiment and report.
Passage 3
【2014年新课标Ⅱ卷】Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name
and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can
（垃圾桶）that had been left out on the footpath.
My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their
young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had
carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents.
At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone
number to a friend.
That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and
trust in people.We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.
【小题1】.What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?
A.Go shopping
B.Find a house
C.Join his family
D.Take his family
【小题2】.The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from_______.
A.a friend of his family
B.a Sydney policeman
C.a letter in his papes
D.a stranger in Sydney
【小题3】.What does the underlined word“restored”in the last paragraph mean?
A.Showed
B.Sent out
C.Delivered
D.Gave back
【小题4】.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.From India to Australia.
B.Living in a a New Country.
C.Turning Trash to Treasure.
D.In Search of New Friends.
Passage 4【2014年新课标Ⅱ卷】Since the first Earth Day in 1970,American have gotten a lot “greenter” toward
the environment . “We didn’t know at that time there even was an environment,let alone that there was a
problem with it,”says Bruce Anderson,president of Earth Day USA.
But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement .Business
people,political leaders, university professors,and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking
part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many ,many times,”says Gaylord Nelson,the
fromer govermor from Wisconsin,who thought up the first According to US government reports ,
emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 tons .The
number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9 .Although serious
problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place .A kind of
“Green thinking ” has become part of practices .
Great improvement has been achieved .In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs ,; today in
1995 there are about 6,600 .Advanced lights ,motors , and building designs have helped save a lot of
energy and therefore prevented pollution .
Twenty –five years ago , there were hardly any education programs for environment .Today , it’s
hard to find a public school , university , or law school that does not have such a kind of program .”
Until we do that , nothing else will change! ” say Bruce Anderson .
【小题1】 According to Anderson , before 1970, Americans had little idea about ___
A the social movement
B recycling techniques
C environmental problems
D the importance of Earth Day
【小题2】Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?
A The grass –roots level
B The business circle
C Government officials
D University professors
【小题3】What have Americans achieved in environmental protection ?
A They have cut car emissions to the lowest
B They have settled their environmental problemsC They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.
D They have reduced pollution through effective measures .
【小题4】.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph ?
A Education
B Planning
C Green living
D CO reduction
Passage 5
【2014年广东卷】Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied
the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a
few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the
notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata（奏鸣曲）by Beethoven. He
surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say
Samuel is unbelievable .They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn’t even realize that what he can do is
special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should
study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.
Samuel can’t understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano
and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being
able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me ---I hear the notes and can bear them in
mind---each and every note,” says Samuel.
Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand
notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that
many professional pianists can’t play it. Samuel says confidently,” It’s all about super memory---I guess I have that
gift.”
However, Samuel’s ability to remember things doesn’t stop with music. His family says that even when he
was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.
Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn’t know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to
play beautiful music and continue his studies.
【小题1】What is special about Samuel Osmond?
A. He has a gift for writing music.B. He can write down the note he hears.
C. He is a top student at the law school.
D. He can play the musical piece he hears.
【小题2】What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A. Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.
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B. Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.
C. Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.
D. Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.
【小题3】Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _________.
A. received a good early education in music
B. played the guitar and the piano perfectly
C. could play the piano without reading music
D. could play the guitar better than his father
【小题4】What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?
A. He became famous during a special event at his college.
B. He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.
C. He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.
D. He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.
【小题5】Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. The Qualities of a Musician
B. The Story of a Musical Talent
C. The Importance of Early Education
D. The Relationship between Memory and Music.
Passage 6
【2014年广东卷】It was a cold winter day. A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站).
“I’m paying for myself, and for the six cars behind me,” she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One
after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your
fare.”
It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend’s refrigerator: “Practice random
kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down.
Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mindfor days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it was beautiful,” she said, explaining
why she’d taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.” Her husband, Frank,
liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of
Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didn’t
know where it came from or what it meant.
Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne
wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in her mind for days.
“Here’s the idea,” Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.” Her fantasies
include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and
giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.”
The acts of random kindness spread. If you were one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows
what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with
every single act. Let it be yours!
【小题1】Why did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind her?
A. She knew the car drivers well.
B. She wanted to show kindness.
C. She hoped to please others.
D. She had seven tickets.
【小题2】Judy Foreman copied down the phrase because she .
A. thought it was beautifully written
B. wanted to know what it really meant
C. decided to write it on a warehouse wall
D. wanted her husband to put it up in the classroom
【小题3】Who came up with the phrase according to the passage?
A. Judy Foreman.
B. Natalie Smith.
C. Alice Johnson.
D. Anne Herbert.
【小题4】Which of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence above?
A. Kindness and violence can change the world.
B. Kindness and violence can affect one’s behavior.C. Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves.
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D. Kindness and violence can shape one’s character.
【小题5】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. People should practice random kindness to those in need.
B. People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others.
C. People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet.
D. People who receive kindness are likely to pay it back to the giver.
Passage 7
【2014年广东卷】Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of
what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything
practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That’s
when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.
I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of
previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends
for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my
family.
Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for the application.
After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test
alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for the duty. I would be going to a sma
village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out.
After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper
accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, hearts, and food as if I were their
own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so,
I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me.
Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer
did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The
Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever.
【小题1】What do we know about the author?
A. His university education focused on the theoretical knowledge.
B. His dream at university was to become a volunteer.
C. He took pride in having contributed to the world.D. He felt honored to study English literature.
【小题2】According to the Paragraph 2, it is most likely that the author
A. discussed his decision with his family.
B. asked previous volunteers about voluntary work
C. attended special training to perform difficult tasks
D. felt sad about having to leave his family and friends
【小题3】In his application for the volunteer job, the author
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A. participated in many discussions
B. went through challenging survival tests
C. wrote quite a few paper on voluntary work
D. faced strong competition from other candidates
【小题4】On arrival at the village, the author was
A. asked to lead a farming team
B. sent to teach in a schoolhouse
C. received warmly by local villagers
D. arranged to live in a separate house.
【小题5】What can we infer from the author’s experiences in Nigeria?
A. He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture
B. He had learned to communicate in the local language.
C. He had overcome all his weakness before he left for home.
D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students.
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Passage 8
【2014年广东卷】 Scientists today are making greater effort to study ocean currents (洋流) . Most do it using
satellites and other high-tech equipment. However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way -- by
studying movements of random floating garbage. A scientist with many years’ experience, he started this type of
research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the
northwest coast of the United States. There were somany shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and
match left and right shoes to sell or wear.
Ebbesmeyer found out in his researches that the shoes — about 60,000 in total — fell into the ocean in a
shipping accident. He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back. As expected, the
company told him that they didn't. Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment. If he learned when andwhere the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean
currents.
The Pacific Northwest is one of the world's best areas for beachcombing(海滩搜寻) because winds and
currents join here, and as a result, there is a group of serious beachcombers in the area. Ebbesmeyer got to know a
lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed. In a year he collected
reliable information on 1, 600 shoes. With this data, he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer
program designed to model ocean currents, and publish the findings of their study.
As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual
objects found floating in the ocean. He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts, with
500 subscribers from West Africa to New Zealand. They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to
golf gloves.
【小题1】 The underlined phrase swap meets in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. fitting rooms
B. trading fairs
C. business talks
D. group meetings
【小题2】Ebbesmeyer phoned the shoe company to find out _____________.
A. what caused the shipping accident
B. when and where the shoes went missing
C. whether it was all right to use their shoes
D. how much they lost in the shipping accident
【小题3】How did Ebbesmeyer prove his assumption?
A. By collecting information from beachcombers.
B. By studying the shoes found by beachcomber.
C. By searching the web for ocean currents models.
D. By researching ocean currents data in the library.
【小题4】Ebbesmeyer is most famous for ___________________.
A. traveling widely the coastal cities of the world
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B. making records for any lost objects on the sea
C. running a global currents research association
D. phoning about any doubtful objects on the sea【小题5】What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A. To call people's attention to ocean pollution.
B. To warn people of shipping safety in the ocean.
C. To explain a unique way of studying ocean currents.
D. To give tips on how to search for lost objects on the beach.
Passage 9
【2014年北京卷】The Brown Bear
My wife Laura and I were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds
near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.
Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, ＂Dad! The bear is right behind us!＂ An
aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last
minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back — the sign (迹象) of an animal that is going in
for the kill. And it was a cold April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.
I held my camera tripod(三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its
huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and
I found myself supporting its weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long.
Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who
would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.
The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the
beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that
my bones were going to break.
Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear
opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling(扭打) with the
bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back toward the
forest, before returning for another attack — The first time I felt panic.
Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it
went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I’m proud that my
family reminded clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.
60. The brown bear approached the family in order to _______.
A. catch shore birds B. start an attack
C. protect the children D. set up a barrier for itself61. The bear finally went away after it _______.
A. felt safe B. got injured
C. found some food D. took away the camera
62. The writer and his family survived mainly due to their ______.
A. pride B. patience
C. calmness D. cautiousness
Passage 10
【2014年大纲卷（广西卷）】Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel
for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.
During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the
late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all
his important papers, including his passport（护照）.
He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of
the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organised again from a distant country while trying to
settle down in a new one.
Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s
name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash
can（垃圾桶）that had been left out on the footpath.
My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents（文
件）. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents
had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the
documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new
telephone number to a friend.
That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and
trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.
56. What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?
A. Go shopping. B. Find a house.
C. Join his family. D. Take a vacation.
57. The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from _________.
A. a friend of his family B. a Sydney policeman
C. a letter in his papers D. a stranger in Sydney58. What does the underlined word ＂restored＂ in the last paragraph mean?
A. Showed. B. Send out.
C. Delivered. D. Gave back.
59. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. From India to Australia. B. Living in a New Country.
C. Turning Trash to Treasure. D. In Search of New Friends.
Passage 11
【2014年大纲卷（广西卷）】Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot ＂
greener＂ toward the environment（环境）. ＂We didn’t know at that time there even was an
environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,＂ says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day
USA.
But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business
people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking
part in the movement. ＂The understanding has increased many, many times,＂ says Gaylord Nelson, the
former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.
According to US government reports, emissions（排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3
million tons a year to 5.5 million tons. The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been
reduced from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a
safer and healthier place. A kind of ＂green thinking＂ has become part of practices.
Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling（回收利用）programs;
today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a
lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.
Twenty-five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it’s hard to
find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program.＂ Until we do
that, nothing else will change!＂ say Bruce Anderson.
60. According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about __________.
A. the social movement B. recycling techniques
C. environmental problems D. the importance of Earth Day
61. Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?
A. The grass-roots level. B. The business circle.
C. Government officials. D. University professors.62. What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?
A. They have cut car emissions to the lowest.
B. They have settled their environmental problems.
C. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.
D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.
63. What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?
A. Education. B. Planning.
C. Green living. D. CO reduction.
Passage 12
【2014 年福建卷】It was Mother’s Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local
supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly
woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there
was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock.
Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me,
“Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”
At the front of the supermarket a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers
to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was
amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could
buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful
gesture.”
By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to
her, my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to
her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “ My son was very upset for your wife and
wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”
At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s
Day to you.”
The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and
shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
56. What dose the author intend to tell us?
A. One can never be too careful.B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Love begins with a little smile.
D. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.
57. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.
B. Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his father’s support.
C. Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.
D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.
58. The underlined word “intimidated” in the fourth paragraph probably means “___________”.
A. astonished B. struck C. frightened D. excited
59. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Flower Power
B. Mother’s Day
C. An Accidental Injury
D. An Embarrassing Moment
Passage 13
A
【2014年湖北卷】Before I had my son, I spent two years working with children with disabilities. I learned
that shouting and threats of punishment would result in a disaster. Coming up against their behaviour could
only make the job harder and their behaviour more extreme. I found something that worked, though.
There was a very naughty boy in the nursery and a teacher who was generally very confident with the
children was asked to take charge of him. One day the boy joined a session in the room next to mine.
His appearance created an atmosphere of tension. He spent the entire session running around, hitting and
kicking, and destroying property.
I was in the craft room working with some other children when my co-worker told me that this boy’s
teacher was in tears, and could not get control of the situation. As we were talking, the boy ran in. I told my
co-worker that I would take care of him.
I closed the door. He was full of energy, throwing things around and making a huge mess. But I could see
that he was doing all these to annoy me. He needed connection, and this was the only way he knew how to ask
for it. So I sat back down and kept quiet. Then he slowed down and began making a rocket. I talked to him about
it. We continued like this for a few minutes before I slipped into the conversation:
“So what happened today?”
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was slowly opening would have shut firmly closed. He told me that the teacher didn’t let him do what he
knew well due to safety but asked him to do what he disliked. He also admitted that he had enjoyed making
her run around and saw it as a game. I explained that his teacher had not seen it as a game and was very upset.
This again was stated simply as a fact. I suggested that next time he had a session, he talk about what he hoped to
do at the start, which might be easier for everyone. He agreed and was quiet for a moment. Then he looked at me
with tears in his eyes before quietly asking if he could go to find his teacher to apologize.
51. The boy made trouble for his teacher because he ______.
A. was accused of destroying property
B. was told not to yell at other children
C. was made to do things against his will
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D. was blamed for creating an air of tension
52. Why didn’t the author do anything about the boy’s bad behavior at first?
A. She didn’t want to make it worse.
B. She didn’t mind the huge mess at all.
C. She was tired of shouting and threats.
D. She hadn’t thought of a coping strategy.
53. The author managed to get the boy to talk to her by ______.
A. playing games with him
B. giving him a good suggestion
C. describing his teacher’s feelings
D. avoiding making critical remarks
54. Why did the boy have tears in his eyes in the end?
A. He was sorry about his reputation.
B. He was regretful about his behavior.
C. He was fearful of the author’s warning.
D. He was sad for the author’s misunderstanding.
Passage 14
D
【2014年湖北卷】You’ve flown halfway around the world; you’ve sniffed out this place that nobody in
Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of; so what on earth is there to do here? You consider this
question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that holds you above the sand.
It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee. By the time you found the bus station and got yourselfsorted out, it took almost as long as the flight from Falongland.
Huaplee is located just south of Hua Hin, about two hundred kilometres from Bangkok, down the west side of
the Gulf of Thailand. Not many tourists find this place, and the ones that do wonder if finding it has been their
purpose all along.
There’s an apparent laziness that surrounds you here. It’s what this place offers, and it’s free of charge. The
small waves that tap the shoreline seem to slow everything down. You settle into your beach chair in preparation
for a long rest. You sit there and watch the sea.
It’s early afternoon, so the cook comes out and asks what you’d like to eat this evening. Before long he’s
rushed off to the market to buy the ingredients for whatever it was that you ordered—every meal fresh and to order.
No menu here.
There is no poolside noise here but just that wonderfully warm, clear blue sea. There’s no street noise. The
only sounds are the murmurs of nature.
For now you just count your blessings (福祉), listing them in the sand with your toe (脚趾). You don’t have
to worry about being late for work. You don’t have to do anything.
The beach to your right stretches off to the horizon (地平线), slowly narrowing to nothingness only to re-
emerge again on your left, now steadily widening until it covers the chair beneath you. Sand to your left and sand to
your right; it’s unbroken, endless. No start, no end, just sand, sun, and peace. Step off it, and you re-enter the world
of traffic, stress, work, and hurry.
Normally you’re the type who can’t sit still for more than ten minutes, but you’re on Huaplee Lazy Beach
now and, in the right frame of mind, it stretches all the way around the world.
“How could it take me so long to find it?” you wonder.
63. When the author first went to Huaplee Beach, ______.
A. he found it unworthwhile
B. he failed to sort himself out
C. he became sensitive to smell
D. he had difficulty in finding it
64. What is special about the food service at Huaplee Beach?
A. No menu.
B. Free food.
C. Self service.
D. Quick delivery.
65. In the author’s opinion, a tourist can enjoy Huaplee Beach most when he ______.
A. sits in a beach chair
B. forgets his daily routine
C. plans a detailed schedule
D. draws pictures in the sand
66. What does the author imply by his question at the end of the passage?A. He shouldn’t have counted his blessings.
B. He should have understood the wonder of nature.
C. He shouldn’t have spent so much time on the trip.
D. He should have come to the place earlier.
Passage 15
【2014年湖南卷】In the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed
that doing an y more than necessary was wasted effort . One day, this approach threw me into embarrassment.
In Mrs. Totten’s eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson, Indiana, we were learning to
add and subtract decimals (小数).
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Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most
days, our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions.
Mrs. Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in
the order the questions had appeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the front or the back of the
classroom and work toward the other end.
Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out which questions I might have
to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations.
What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, which threw off my estimate. As Mrs. Totten
made her way from the beginning of the class，I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get. I
tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldn’t function.
When Mrs. Totten reached my desk，she asked what answer I’d got for problem No. 14. “I…I didn’t get
anything,” I answered，and my face felt warm.
“Correct,” she said.
It turned out that the correct answer was zero.
What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isn’t always what you say
but how you say it that matters. Third，I would never make it as a mathematician.
If I could choose one school day that taught me the most, it would be that one.
61. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate?
A. It is wise to value one’s time.
B. It is important to make an effort
C. It is right to stick to one’s belief.
D. It is enough to do the necessary.
62. Usually, Mrs. Totten asked her students to _______.A. recite their homework together
B. grade their homework themselves
C. answer their homework questions orally
D. check the answers to their homework questions
63. The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always _______.
A. asked questions in a regular way
B. walked up and down when asking questions
C. chose two or three questions for the students
D. requested her students to finish their usual questions
64. The author failed to get the questions he had expected because _______.
A. the class didn’t begin as usual
B. several students didn’t come to school
C. he didn’t try hard to make his estimate
D. Mrs. Totten didn’t start from the back of the class
65．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. An Unforgettable Teacher
B. A Future Mathematician
C. An Effective Approach
D. A Valuable Lesson
Passage 16
【2014年江西卷】Larry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险) but this time, it was different.
He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her
father on what he had always been famous for.
Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of
his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small
diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the
instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an
exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar
number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive.
After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull
moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into themiddle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, he was limited
to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater
creatures.
Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving
spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them. Fortunately for him, a man offered to
take him around the different spots for free. Larry did not even know what the time was , how many
spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken . The diving spots afforded such a wide array
of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.
Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped
she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than
Larry had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.
56. In what way was this expedition different for Larry?
A. His daughter had grown up.
B. He had become a famous diver.
C. His father would dive with him.
D. His daughter would dive with him.
57. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?
A. Larry had some privileges.
B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.
C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.
D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.
58. Why did Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes?
A. To protect himself from danger.
B. To dive into the deep water.
C. To admire the underwater view.
D. To take photos more conveniently.
59. What can be learned from the underlined sentence?
A. Larry didn’t wear a watch.
B. Larry was not good at math.
C. Larry had a poor memory.
D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.60. What did Larry expect his daughter to do?
A. Become a successful diver.
B. Make a good diving guide.
C. Take a lot of photo underwater.
D. Have longer hours of training.
Passage 17
【2014年山东卷】 One morning, Ann’s neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary
school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog. Ann said that she could watch it only for the day.
Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers（传单）, and put them in mailboxes.
Meanwhile, Ann went to the dollar store and bought some pet supplies, warning her two sons not to fall
in love with the dog. At the time, Ann’s son Thomas was 10 years old, and Jack, who was recovering from a
heart operation, was 21 years old.
Four days later Ann was still looking after the dog, whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home
from work, the dog threw itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door,
Riley dashed into the boys’ room where Ann found Jack suffering a heart attack. Riley ran over to Jack, but as soon
as Ann bent over to help him the dog went silent.
＂If it hadn’t come to get me, the doctor said Jack would have died,＂ Ann reported to a local newspaper. At
this point, no one had called to claim the dog, so Ann decided to keep it.
The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter recognized his lost dog and called the number on the flier.
Tracy started crying, and told him, ＂That dog saved my friend’s son.＂
Peter drove to Ann’s house to pick up his dog, and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few
moments Peter said, ＂Maybe Odie was supposed to find you, maybe you should keep it.＂
41. What did Tracy do after finding the dog?
A. She looked for its owner B. She gave it to Ann as a gift.
C. She sold it to the dollar store. D. She bought some food for it.
42. How did the dog help save Jack?
A. By breaking the door for Ann. B. By leading Ann to Jack’s room.
C. By dragging Jack out of the room. D. By attending Jack when Ann was out.
43. What was Ann’s attitude to the dog according to Paragraph 4?
A. Sympathetic. B. Doubtful. C. Tolerant. D. Grateful.
44. For what purpose did Peter call Tracy?A. To help her friend’s son. B. To interview Tracy.
C. To take back his dog. D. To return the flier to her.
45. What can we infer about the dog from the last paragraph?
A. It would be given to Odie. B. It would be kept by Ann’ family.
C. It would be returned to Peter. D. It would be taken away by Tracy.
Passage 18
【2014年山东卷】It was one of those terribly hot days in Baltimore. Needless to say, it was too hot to do anything
outside. But it was also scorching in our apartment. This was 1962, and I would not live in a place with an air
conditioner for another ten years. So my brother and I decided to leave the apartment to find someplace indoors. He
suggested we could see a movie. It was a brilliant plan.
Movie theaters were one of the few places you could sit all day and—most important —sit in air conditioning. In
those days, you could buy one ticket and sit through two movies. Then, the theater would show the same two
movies again. If you wanted to, you could sit through them twice. Most people did not do that, but the manager at
our theater, Mr. Bellow, did not mind if you did.
That particular day, my brother and I sat through both movies twice, trying to escape the heat. We bought three
bags of popcorn and three sodas each. Then, we sat and watched The Music Man followed by The Man Who Shot
Liberty Valance. We’d already seen the second movie once before. It had been at the theater since January, because
Mr. Bellow loved anything with John Wayne in it.
We left the theater around 8, just before the evening shows began. But we returned the next day and saw the
same two movies again, twice more. And we did it the next day too. Finally, on the fourth day, the heat wave
broke.
Still, to this day I can sing half the songs in The Music Man and recite half of John Wayne and Jimmy
Stewart’s dialogue from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance! Those memories are some of the few I have of the
heat wave of 1962. They’re really memories of the screen, not memories of my life.
46. In which year did the author first live in a place with an air conditioner?
A. 1952 B. 1962 C. 1972 D. 1982
47. What does the underlined word＂It＂ in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The heat. B. The theater.
C. The Music Man. D. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
48. What do we know about Mr. Bellow?
A. He loved children very much. B. He was a fan of John Wayne.C. He sold air conditioners. D. He was a movie star.
49. Why did the author and his/her brother see the same movies several times?
A. The two movies were really wonderful.
B. They wanted to avoid the heat outside.
C. The manager of the theater was friendly.
D. They liked the popcorn and the soda at the theater.
50. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. The author turned out to be a great singer.
B. The author enjoyed the heat wave of 1962.
C. The author’s life has been changed by the two movies.
D. The author considers the experience at the theater unforgettable.
Passage 19
【2014年陕西卷】 When I told my father that I was moving to Des Moines, Iowa, he told me about
the only time he had been there. It was in the 1930s, when he was an editor of the literary magazine of
Southern Methodist University（SMU）in Dallas, Texas. He also worked as a professor at SMU, and
there was a girl student in his class who suffered from a serious back disease. She couldn’t afford the
operation because her family was poor.
Her mother ran a boardinghouse in Galveston, a seaside town near Houston, Texas. She was
cleaning out the attic（阁楼）one day when she came across an old dusty manuscript（手稿）. On its
top page were the words, ＂By O. Henry＂. It was a nice story, and she sent it to her daughter at
SMU, who showed it to my father. My father had never read the story before, but it sounded like O.
Henry, and he knew that O. Henry had once lived in Houston. So it was possible that the famous author
had gone to the beach and stayed in the Galveston boardinghouse, and had written the story there and
left the manuscript behind by accident. My father visited an O. Henry expert at Columbia University in
New York, who authenticated the story as O. Henry’s.
My father then set out to sell it. Eventually, he found himself in Des Moines, meeting with
Gardner Cowles, a top editor at the Des Moines Register. Cowles loved the story and bought it on the
spot. My father took the money to the girl. It was just enough for her to have the operation she so
desperately needed.
My father never told me what the O. Henry story was about. But I doubt that it could have been
better than his own story.
49. Who found the O. Henry’s manuscript?A. The girl’s mother. B. The author’s father.
C. The girl. D. The author.
50. Which of the following might explain the fact that the manuscript was found in the attic?
A. O. Henry once worked in Houston. B. O. Henry once stayed in Galveston.
C. O. Henry once moved to Des Moines. D. O. Henry once taught at SMU.
51. The underlined word ＂authenticated＂ in Paragraph 2 probably means __________.
A. named B. treated C. proved D. described
52. According to the text, why did the author’s father go to Des Moines?
A. To sell the O. Henry story. B. To meet the author himself.
C. To talk with the O. Henry expert. D. To give money to the girl.
Passage20
【2014 年四川卷】In 1943, when I was 4, my parents moved from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Fairbanks,
Alaska, where adventure was never very far away.
We arrived in the summer, just in time to enjoy the midnight sun. All that sunlight was fantastic for Mom’s
vegetable garden. Working in the garden at midnight tended to throw her timing off, so she didn’t care much about
my bedtime.
Dad was a Railway Express agent and Mom was his clerk. That left me in a mess. I usually managed to find
some trouble to get into. Once I had a little fire going in the dirt basement of a hotel. I had tried to light a barrel
（桶）of paint but couldn’t really get a good fire going. The smoke got pretty bad, though, and when I made my
exit, a crowd and the police were there to greet me. The policemen took my matches and drove me home.
Mom and Dad were occupied in the garden and Dad told the police to keep me, and they did! I had a tour of
the prison before Mom rescued me. I hadn’t turned 5 yet.
As I entered kindergarten, the serious cold began to set in. Would it surprise you to know that I soon left part
of my tongue on a metal handrail at school?
As for Leonhard Seppala, famous as a dog sledder（驾雪橇者）, I think I knew him well because I was taken
for a ride with his white dog team one Sunday. At the time I didn’t realize what a superstar he was, but I do
remember the ride well. I was wrapped（包裹） heavily and well sheltered from the freezing and blowing
weather.
In 1950, we moved back to Coeur d’Alene, but we got one more Alaskan adventure when Leonhard invited us
eight years later by paying a visit to Idaho to attend a gathering of former neighbors of Alaska.
35. What can be inferred about the author’s family?A. His father was a cruel man. B. His parents didn’t love him.
C. His parents used to be very busy. D. His mother didn’t have any jobs.
36. What happened when the author was 4?
A. He learned to smoke. B. He was locked in a basement.
C. He was arrested by the police. D. He nearly caused a fire accident.
37. Which of the following is true?
A. Leonhard was good at driving dog sleds.
B. The author spent his whole childhood in Alaska.
C. Leonhard often visited the author’s family after 1950.
D. The author suffered a lot while taking the dog sled in Alaska.
38. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A. To look back on his childhood with adventures.B. To describe the extreme weather of Alaska.
C. To express how much he misses Leonhard. D. To show off his pride in making trouble.
Passage 21
【2014年四川卷】A schoolgirl saved her father’s life by kicking him in the chest after he suffered a serious
allergic (过敏的) reaction which stopped his heart.
Izzy, nine, restarted father Colm’s heart by stamping (踩) on his chest after he fell down at home and stopped
breathing.
Izzy’s mother, Debbie, immediately called 999 but Izzy knew doctors would never arrive in time to save her
father, so decided to use CPR.
However, she quickly discovered her arms weren’t strong enough, so she stamped on her father’s chest
instead.
Debbie then took over with some more conventional chest compressions(按压) until the ambulance arrived.
Izzy, who has been given a bravery award by her school, said: ＂I just kicked him really hard. My mum
taught me CPR but I knew I wasn’t strong enough to use hands. I was quite scared. The doctor said I might as well
be a doctor or a nurse. My mum said that Dad was going to hospital with a big footprint on his chest. ＂
＂She’s a little star,＂ said Debbie, ＂I was really upset but Izzy just took over. I just can’t believe what she
did. I really think all children should be taught first aid. Izzy did CPR then the doctor turned up. Colm had to have
more treatment on the way to the hospital and we’ve got to see an expert.＂
Truck driver Colm, 35, suffered a mystery allergic reaction on Saturday and was taken to hospital, but was
sent home only for it to happen again the next day. The second attack was so serious that his airway swelled,preventing him from breathing, his blood pressure dropped suddenly, and his heart stopped for a moment.
He has now made a full recovery from his suffering.
39. Izzy kicked her father in the chest _________.
A. to express her helplessness B. to practise CPR on him
C. to keep him awake D. to restart his heart
40. What’s the right order of the events?
Izzy kicked Colm.
Debbie called 999.
Izzy learned CPR.
Colm’s heart stopped.
A. B. C. D.
41. What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about?
A. What Colm suffered. B. Colm’s present condition.
C. What caused Colm’s allergy. D. Symptoms of Colm’s allergic reaction.
42. Why does the author write the news?
A. To describe a serious accident. B. To prove the importance of CPR.
C. To report a 9-year-old girl’s brave act. D. To call people’s attention to allergic reaction.
Passage 22
【2014 年天津卷】One night, when I was eight, my mother gently asked me a question I would
never forget. “Sweetie, my company wants to 16 me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like
your teacher telling that you’ve done __17__ and allowing you to skip a grade(跳级), but you’ll have to
18 your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?” She gave me a hug and asked me to think
about it. I was puzzled. The question kept me 1 9 for the rest of the night I had said “yes” but for
the first time, I realized the 2 0 decisions adults had to make.
For almost four years, my mother would call us from Brazil every day. Every evening I’d 21
wait for the phone to ring and then tell her every detail of my day. A phone call, however, could never
replace her 2 2 and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times.
During my fourth-grade Christmas break, we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large 23
apartment, I became 2 4 how lonely my mother must have been in Brazil herself. It was then 2 5
I started to appreciate the tough choices she had to make on 26 family and work. 27 difficult
decisions, she used to tell me, you wouldn’t know whether you make the right choice, but you couldalways make the best out of the situation, with passion and a 2 8 attitude.
Back home, I 29 myself that what my mother could do, I could, too. If she 30 to live in
Rio all by herself, I, too, could learn to be 3 1 . I learnt how to take care of myself and set high but
achievable 3 2 .
My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the 33 has really taught me.
Sacrifices __34__ in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a 3 5 for me.
16. A. attract B. promote C. surprise D. praise
17. A. little B. much C. well D. wrong
18. A. leave B. refuse C. contact D. forgive
19. A. explaining B. sleeping C. wondering D. regretting
20. A. poor B. timely C. final D. tough
21. A. eagerly B. politely C. nervously D. curiously
22. A. patience B. presence C. intelligence D. influence
23. A. comfortable B. expensive C. empty D. modern
24. A. interested in B. aware of C. doubtful about D. satisfied
with
25. A. when B. where C. which D. that
26. A. abandoning B. balancing C. comparing D. mixing
27. A. Depending on B. Supplied with C. Faced with D.
Insisting on
28. A. different B. friendly C. positive D. general
29. A. criticized B. informed C. warned D. reminded
30. A. managed B. offered C. attempted D. expected
31. A. grateful B. energetic C. independent D. practical
32. A. examples B. limits C. rules D. goals
33. A. question B. experience C. history D. occasion
34. A. pay off B. come back C. run out D. turn up
35. A. blessing B. gathering C. failure D. pleasure
Passage 23
【2014年天津卷】A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world’s first
long-distance signing device(装置), the LongPen.After many tiring booking-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better
way to do them. She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together they
designed the LongPen. Here’s how it works: The author writes a personal message and signature on a
computer tablet(手写板) using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted
with a regular pen signs the book. The author and fan can talk with each other via webcams(网络摄像
机) and computer screens.
Work on the LongPen began in Atwood’s basement(地下室). At first, they had no idea it would be
as hard as it turned out to be. The device went through several versions, including one that actually had
smoke coming out of it. The investing finally completed, teat runs were made in Ottawa, and the
LongPen was officially launched at the 2006 London Book Fair. From here, Atwood conducted two
transatlantic book signings of her latest book for fans in Toronto and New York City.
The LongPen produces a unique signature each time because it copies the movement of the author in
real time. It has several other potential applications. It could increase credit card security and allow
people to sign contracts from another province. The video exchange between signer and receiver can be
recorded on DVD for proof when legal documents are used.
“It’s really fun,” said the owner of a bookstore, who was present for one of the test runs.
“Obviously you can’t shake hands with the author but there are chances for a connection that you don’t
get from a regular book signing.”
The response to the invention has not been all favorable. Atwood has received criticism from authors
who think she is trying to end book tours. But she said, “It will be possible to go to places that you
never got sent to before because the publishers couldn’t afford it.”
41. Why did Atwood decide to invent the LongPen?
A. To set up her own company.
B. To win herself greater popularity.
C. To write her books in a new way.
D. To make book signings less tiring.
42. How does the LongPen work?
A. It copies the author’s signature and prints it on a book.
B. It signs a book while receiving the author’s signature.
C. The webcam sends the author’s signature to another city.D. The fan uses it to copy the author’s signature himself.
43. What do we know about the invention of the LongPen?
A. It has been completed but not put into use.
B. The basement caught fire by accident.
C. Some versions failed before its test run.
D. The designers were well-prepared for the difficulty.
44. How could the LongPen be used in the future?
A. To draft legal documents.
B. To improve credit card security.
C. To keep a record of the author’s ideas.
D. To allow author and fan to exchange videos.
45. What could be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6?
A. Atwood doesn’t mean to end book tours.
B. Critics think the LongPen is of little use.
C. Bookstore owners don’t support the LongPen.
D. Publishers dislike the LongPen for its high cost.
Passage 24
【2014年天津卷】“Dad,” I say one day, “let’s take a trip. Why don’t you fly and meet me?”
My father had just retired after 27 years as a manager for IBM. His job filled his day, his thought,
his life. While he woke up and took a warm shower, I screamed under a freezing waterfall Peru. While
he tied a tie and put on the same Swiss watch, I rowed a boat across Lake of the Ozarks.
My father sees me drifting aimlessly, nothing to show for my 33 years but a passport full of funny
stamps. He wants me to settle down, but now I want him to find an adventure.
He agrees to travel with me through the national parks. We meet four weeks later in Rapid City.
“ What is our first stop?” asks my father.
“What time is it?”
“Still don’t have a watch?”
Less than an hour away is Mount Rushmore. As he stares up at the four Presidents carved in
granite(花岗岩), his mouth and eyes open slowly, like those of a little boy.
“Unbelievable,” he says. “How was this done?”
A film in the information center shows sculptor Gutzon Borglum devoted 14 years to the sculptureand then left the final touches to his son.
We stare up and I ask myself, Would I ever devote my life to anything?
No directions, no goals. I always used to hear those words in my father’s voice. Now I hear them
in my own.
The next day we’re at Yellowstone National Park, where we have a picnic.
“Did you ever travel with your dad?” I ask.
“Only once,” he says. “I never spoke much with my father. We loved each other — but never said
it. Whatever he could give me, he gave.”
The last sentence — it ’ s probably the same thing I’ d say about my father. And what I’ d want my
child to say about me .
In Glacier National Park, my father says, “I’ve never seen water so blue.” I have, in several places
of the world. I can keep traveling, I realize — and maybe a regular job won’t be as dull as I feared.
Weeks after our trip, I call my father.
“The photos from the trip are wonderful,” he says. “We’ve got to take another trip like that
sometime. ”
I tell him I’ve decided to settle down, and I’m wearing a watch.
46. We can learn from Paragraphs 2 and 3 that the father _________.
A. followed the fashion
B. got bored with his job
C. was unhappy with the author’s lifestyle
D. liked the author’s collection of stamps
47. What does the author realize at Mount Rushmore?
A. His father is interested in sculpture.
B. His father is as innocent as a little boy.
C. He should learn sculpture in the future.
D. He should pursue a specific aim in life.
48. From the underlined paragraph, we can see that the author________.
A. wants his children to learn from their grandfather
B. comes to understand what parental love means
C. learns how to communicate with his father
D. hopes to give whatever he can to his father49. What could be inferred about the author and his father from the end of the story?
A. The call solves their disagreements.
B. The Swiss watch has drawn them closer.
C. They decide to learn photography together.
D. They begin to change their attitudes to life.
50. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Love Nature, Love Life
B. A Son Lost in Adventure
C. A Journey with Dad
D. The Art of Travel
Passage 25
【2014年天津卷】People aren’t walking any more — if they can figure out a way to avoid it.
I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The
journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn’t in any hurry, either. I had merely
become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis.
It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was bred in the tradition of
going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good day’s walk and the
ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that
walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I raced — and beat — a
teenage football player the 168 steps up the Statue of Liberty.
Such enterprises today are regarded by many middle-aged persons as bad for the heart. But a well-
known British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrahams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper
exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly.
And walking is an ideal form of exercise — the most familiar and natural of all.
It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can
learn the trees, flower, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as
a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car.
The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people don’t
dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them
security is a steel river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while
waiting for the traffic light to turn green.I say that the green of forests is the mind’s best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate
what is basic and everlasting.
51. What is the national sickness?
A. Walking too much.
B. Traveling too much.
C. Driving cars too much.
D. Climbing stairs too much.
52. What was life like when the author was young?
A. People usually went around on foot.
B. People often walked 25 miles a day.
C. People used to climb the Statue of Liberty.
D. People considered a ten-hour walk as a hardship.
53. The author mentions Henry Thoreau to prove that ____________ .
A. middle-aged people like getting back to nature
B. walking in nature helps enrich one’s mind
C. people need regular exercise to keep fit
D. going on foot prevents heart disease
54. What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6?
A. A queue of cars.
B. A ray of traffic light.
C. A flash of lightning.
D. A stream of people.
55. What is the author’s intention of writing this passage?
A. To tell people to reflect more on life.
B. To recommend people to give up driving.
C. To advise people to do outdoor activities.
D. To encourage people to return to walking.
Passage 26
【2014 年浙江卷】Wealth starts with a goal and saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank
strategy(策略). There are lessons in that time-honored coin-savings container.
Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. If you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, andcould do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take
a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save$3.93 a day. If you
drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $ 1,434 in a savings account at 1%interest rate after-tax, you
will have your trip money.
When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save
money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also
popular with adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many
believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Year's Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, yes, but you have to
put something in it.
Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, which is bigger and holds more coins?
In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a
time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters(制陶工)made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay(黏
土)called "pygg", and folks saved coins in pygg jars. The Middle English word for pig was "pigge". While the
Saxons pronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as "pug", eventually the two words changed into the same
pronunciation, sounding the "i" as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and
more with the animal, a clever potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The
piggy bank was born.
Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousness into savings.
While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn childhood lessons. Think about
the things in life that require large amounts of money — college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a
business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside,
save and invest wisely.
41.What is the piggy bank strategy?
A. Paying 1% income tax at a time.
B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan.
C. Aiming high even when doing small things.
D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use.
42.Why did the writer's parents give him a piggy bank as a gift?
A. To delight him with the latest fashion. B. To encourage him to climb mountains.
C. To help him form the habit of saving. D. To teach him English pronunciation.43.What does the underlined word "something" (Paragraph 3 ) most probably refer to?
A. Money. B. Gifts. C. Financial success. D. Good luck.
44.The piggy bank originally was ________.
A. a potter's instrument B. a cheap clay container
C.an animal-shaped dish D. a pig-like toy for children
45.The last paragraph talks about _________.
A. the seriousness of educating children B. the enjoyment of taking a great trip
C. the importance of managing money D. the difficulty of starting a business
Passage 27
【2014年浙江卷】 A city child's summer is spent in the street in front of his home, and all through the
long summer vacations I sat on the edge of the street and watched enviously the other boys on the block play
baseball. I was never asked to take part even when one team had a member missing — not out of special cruelty,
but because they took it for granted I would be no good at it. They were right, of course.
I would never forget the wonderful evening when something changed. The baseball ended about eight or eight
thirty when it grew dark. Then it was the custom of the boys to retire to a little stoop(门廊)that stuck out from the
candy store on the corner and that somehow had become theirs. No grownup ever sat there or attempted to. There
the boys would sit, mostly talking about the games played during the day and of the game to be played tomorrow.
Then long silences would fall and the boys would wander off one by one. It was just after one of those long silences
that my life as an outsider changed. I can no longer remember which boy it was that summer evening who broke the
silence with a question; but whoever he was, I nod to him gratefully now. "What's in those books you're always
reading?" he asked casually. "Stories," I answered. "What kind?" asked somebody else without much interest.
Nor do I know what drove me to behave as I did, for usually I just sat there in silence, glad enough to be
allowed to remain among them; but instead of answering his question, I told them for two hours the story I was
reading at the moment. The book was Sister Carrie. They listened bug-eyed and breathless. I must have told it well,
but I think there was another and deeper reason that made them so keen an audience. Listening to a tale being told
in the dark is one of the most ancient of man's entertainments, but I was offering them as well, without being aware
of doing it, a new and exciting experience.
The books they themselves read were the Rover Boys or Tom Swift or G.A. Henty. I had read them too, but
at thirteen I had long since left them behind. Since I was much alone I had become an enthusiastic reader and I had
gone through the books-for-boys-series. In those days there was no reading material between children's andgrownups' books, or I could find none. I had gone right from Tom Swift and His Flying Machine to Theodore
Dreiser and Sister Carrie. Dreiser had hit my young mind, and they listened to me tell the story with some of the
wonder that I had had in reading it.
The next night and many nights thereafter, a kind of unspoken ritual (仪式) took place. As it grew dark, I
would take my place in the center of the stoop and begin the evening's tale. Some nights, in order to taste my
victory more completely, I cheated. I would stop at the most exciting part of a story by Jack London or Bret Harte,
and without warning tell them that that was as far as I had gone in the book and it would have to be continued the
following evening. It was not true, of course; but I had to make certain of my new-found power and position. I
enjoyed the long summer evenings until school began in the fall. Other words of mine have been listened to by
larger and more fashionable audiences, but for that tough and athletic one that sat close on the stoop outside the
candy store, I have an unreasoning love that will last forever.
55.Watching the boys playing baseball, the writer must have felt .
A. bitter and lonely B. special and different
C. pleased and excited D. disturbed and annoyed
56.The writer feels grateful even now to the boy who asked the question because the boy .
A. invited him to join in their game
B. liked the book that he was reading
C. broke the long silence of that summer evening
D. offered him an opportunity that changed his life
57.According to Paragraph 3, story-telling was popular among the boys basically because .
A. the story was from a children's book
B. listening to tales was an age-old practice
C. the boys had few entertainments after dark
D. the boys didn't read books by themselves
58.The boys were attracted to Sister Carrie because .
A.it was written by Theodore Dreiser
B.it was specifically targeted at boys
C.it gave them a deeper feeling of pleasure
D.it talked about the wonders of the world
59.Sometimes the writer stopped at the most exciting part of a story to .
A. play a mean trick on the boysB. experience more joy of achievement
C. add his own imagination to the story
D. help the boys understand the story better
60.What is the message conveyed in the story?
A. One can find his position in life in his own way.
B. Friendship is built upon respect for each other.
C. Reading is more important than playing games.
D. Adult habits are developed from childhood.
Passage 28
【2014 年重庆卷】I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her
objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled(贴标签) everything. I always
looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I
would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, ＂Take your shoes away!
Why under my bed!＂ Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled
back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call.
Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When
she hung up, she quickly crawled(爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should
not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor,
even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up.
She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to
grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. ＂Thanks.＂
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living
together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
36. What made Kate so angry one evening?
A. She couldn’t find her books. B. She heard the author shouting loud.
C. She got the news that her grandma was ill. D. She saw the author’s shoes beneath her bed.
37. The author tidied up the room most probably because _________.
A. she was scared by Kate’s anger B. she hated herself for being so messyC. she wanted to show her care D. she was asked by Kate to do so
38. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?
A. By analyzing causes. B. By showing differences.
C. By describing a process. D. By following time order.
39. What might be the best title for the story?
A. My Friend Kate. B. Hard Work Pays Off
C. How to Be Organized. D. Learning to Be Roommates
Passage 29
【2014年重庆卷】One moment it was quiet and calm in the forest, the next, the air was charged with tension.
The elephant had heard the distant alarm calls of animals and her mood suddenly changed. I urged the elephant
deeper into the forest. We sounded like a forest fire—crackling, snapping, trailblazing. But through all the noise
came a sharp warning cry. The elephant stopped and we heard it again—the tell-tale call of a spotted deer.
I looked quickly around the shadows of the forest. Rays of sunlight shone through tree branches, beneath
which the patchwork(交错) of green plants and shadows-within-shadows would make tiger stripes(条纹)
look more attractive. Apart from an occasional noise from the elephant’s stomach, the forest was silent.
Gradually, the tension slipped from our bodies. The elephant seized a nearby branch and put it into her mouth.
I reached forward and gently moved my hand over the elephant’s neck; there was a soft part, free of wrinkles and
hairs, behind her ear.
This was my fourth time to sense the aura of the forest in Corbett, although I saw no tigers in the end.
Located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains, Corbett is home to about 135 Bengal tigers, but the forest
seemed to be guarding their whereabouts(出没处), a silent reminder of their secrecy and rarity. Still, I was
happy enough touching the elephant behind the ear. If I had so desperately wanted to see a tiger, I could have gone
to a zoo. After all, spotting tigers merely confirms their beauty; tracking them can make you aware of something
more.
48. Which of the following was a clear signal of alarm?
A. The elephant stopped. B. A spotted deer called.
C. The elephant seized a branch. D. The forest was silent for a while.
49. The author begins his account of the tour in the forest mainly by ________.
A. describing various sounds B. comparing different animals
C. listing different activities D. introducing various plants
50. What does the underlined part ＂to sense the aura＂ most probably mean?A. To see the diversity. B. To enjoy the scenery.
C. To feel the atmosphere. D. To experience the freedom.
51. How does the author feel after several visits to Corbett?
A. Seeing a Bengal tiger is quite thrilling.
B. It is very time-consuming to travel in Corbett.
C. It is really worthwhile to study the animals in Corbett.
D. The process of finding Bengal tigers is most appealing.
