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专题 02 阅读理解记叙文
记叙文阅读理解一般作为全国卷阅读理解题的B篇，可分为传记类和故事类，主要考查作者通过写人、
叙事所表达出来的某种观点，认识或情感。传记类文章在阅读中时间是全文的关键，根据时间我们可以找
到相关的事件，抓住文件的主要内容。故事类文章情节性较强，阅读时要注意故事中的时间，地点，人物
和发生的事件些都是文章中的主要内容和信息，对于准确理解文章十分重要。
For the past 11 years, 83-year-old Al Merritt has been a reliable and cheery presence in his neighborhood.
Since 2010, Merritt has been trying to achieve the mission to cycle the circumference (周长) of the Earth —
24,901 miles — without ever leaving his own neighborhood. As a result, Merritt got to know many of his
neighbors. Up until October 24, (2021), he never realized that his daily bicycle trips were as important to them as
they were to him.
At 3 p.m., nearly 200 people gathered near his home to surprise and congratulate Merritt on the ending of his
“round-the-world” adventure, and a large trophy (奖杯) was placed in his arms. “It’s just unbelievable. I couldn’t
have imagined anything like this,” he said.
11 years ago, when his son Kevin brought a bike, Al started cycling around. At first, his rides were about five
miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and gradually the length of his outings grew. As time went by, he began to think
big-the circumference of the Earth. By the end of 2020, he had covered 21,565 miles in total and knew he could
complete his goal by the end of 2021.
There was no celebration of the goal planned until Natalie London and Taylor Plecity came along. They were
visiting London’s mom when Merritt flew by on his bike. Attracted by his story, they walked over to introduce
themselves. When they discovered Merritt was just weeks away from completing his goal, they asked if they could
film a short documentary.
“We wanted to tell the story of this guy. What Merritt represents is how an individual’s small acts can change
an entire community,” said London. To celebrate the completion of Merritt’s cy-cling goal, they secretly printed up
flyers and placed them on doorsteps for several blocks. But even they were surprised at the huge crowd that
gathered.
Although Merritt has now achieved his goal, he has no plans to change the routine that has be-come thehighlight of his daily life.
1．What can we know about Al Merritt?
A．He bicycles with lots of neighbors. B．He began his task during his seventies.
C．He was awarded a trophy by his club. D．He visited various places around the world.
2．How did Merritt get the idea of “round-the-world” adventure?
A．He was persuaded by neighbors. B．His son made a practical suggestion.
C．His physical capability improved gradually. D．He watched an inspiring documentary.
3．What’s the purpose of filming this short documentary?
A．To share unforgettable experiences. B．To promote a healthy outdoor sport.
C．To stimulate positive life attitudes. D．To show a harmonious community.
4．What is the text mainly about?
A．A senior bike racer. B．An unexpected harvest.
C．A successful big adventure. D．A neighborhood inspiration.
记叙文阅读理解解题技巧：
一、事实的细节题
对于事实细节题，剖析一下不难看出，事实细节的内容不会单独出现，它总会与前后的段落内容相呼应，
考生只要抓住整体大侧，看懂主题，利用内容间的因果关系，通过时间空间的关系转接，并对细节进行深
入的剖析理解，确定主题，将零碎的细节组成一个有机整体，就被深刻理解材料的内容，从而轻松解决问
题。
二、词句理解题
词句理解题主要讲究的是理解题意，通过短文的词、短语或句子的理解来充分理解题意，碰到不熟悉的
词语要避过，先略读再通读、仔细推敲，尤其是对语境的理解要准确。
三、推理断题题
推理判断题最主要的就是注重文章结构的物关系，抓住关键词，结合有关的生活和杜会常识，理清文章的
结构层次，文章内容和文章的中心思想，推断作者的写作意图。
四、 归纳概括题
适合这类题型的阅读理解通常具体反映在文章的题目或一段短文的小标题上很多文章从一开头就直球说出
观点，表达中心思想，所以对于这类题型，一定要注意主题句和主题段，段与段之间的关系，注意隐藏的
中心思想，准确了解文章结构，把握句与句之间的关系，注重逻辑关系，把握住文章的脉络。
一、
I have lived in rural America for nine years, first in Michigan, where I got my PhD; then in central Illinois and
now in Indiana, where I am a professor. In a place where most people have lived the whole of their lives, I feel likea stranger. There are few things I enjoy more than complaining about my geographic isolation. I’m a vegetarian, so
there’s nowhere to go for a nice dinner that isn’t 50 miles away. I’m black, so there’s nowhere to get my hair done
that doesn’t involve another 50-mile drive. And the closest major airport is two hours away.
I recite these gripes to my friends. We all have grand ideas about what life would be like if only we did that, or
lived there. And there’s this; I really don’t intend to change most of the things I complain about. Griping is
seductive on those days when happiness requires too much energy. But it also makes me lose sight of the fact that I
was born and grew up in Nebraska and have lived most of my life in one of the plains states. When I go to the
coasts, I am struck by how unappealing big-city living can be.
While I may not love where I live, there are plenty of people who are proud to call this place home. At a party
with colleagues, I was going on about everything I couldn’t stand in our town when I noticed that they were silent
and shifting uncomfortably. That moment forced a change in me. Complaining may offer relief, but so does
acceptance. There is no perfect life. By focusing on gripes, I risk missing out on precious moments of appreciation.
When I get home, I stand on my balcony, look into the night sky and see the stars. I know that I have absolutely
nothing to complain about.
1．What causes the author’s loneliness?
A．Dietary habits. B．Racial prejudice.
C．Educational differences. D．Identity confusion.
2．What does the underlined word “seductive” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Attractive. B．Temporary. C．Violent. D．Flexible.
3．How might the author feel about himself when the atmosphere changed at a party?
A．Humbled. B．Angry. C．Touched. D．Calm.
4．What does the author realize in the end?
A．Every day is beautiful. B．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
C．Human must value lives themselves. D．Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish.
二、
Several years ago, a cousin I had lost touch with since I was a teenager dropped by my house. At the living
room entrance, he stopped in dead silence, his eyes fixed on the bookshelves covering the entire back wall. “Have
you read them all?” he asked me, almost frightened. “Yes,” I said, “just about.” He shook his head in silence, as if
this was a feat (技艺) that had demanded some effort. As for him, he had had to leave school at fourteen, working
wherever he could. His family did not have books. I only ever recalled seeing the comic book Tarzan lying aroundon the table.
I often recall this scene with my cousin with unease. It hides another violent one. I was between fifteen and
eighteen years old. I must have blamed my father for “not being interested in anything”, for reading only Paris-
Normandie, the local newspaper. Usually so calm and tolerant regarding the rudeness of his only daughter, he
replied seriously, “Books are good for you. But as for me, I don’t need them to live.”
These words stretch across time, fixed inside me, like a pain and an unbearable reality. I understood very well
what my father meant. Reading Alexander Dumas, Flaubert, Camus would not have served any practical purpose in
his work as a cafe owner. On the other hand, in the future he hoped for me, he vaguely knew that books held
weight, and that they formed part of a defining package — “cultural baggage” — that included the theatre, the
opera and winter sports — a superior social world. I understood all that and it was unacceptable. I refused to think
that the world of books would stay forever closed to the human being who was dearest to me.
As I think about reasons for reading, my father’s words come back to me insistently, like a personal and
unsolvable contradiction. No, to read is not to live but I have always lived with books.
5．What does Paragraph 1 tell us about the writer?
A．Her having read many books amazed her cousin.
B．Her cousin quit school early and had no books at all.
C．She completely finished reading the books on the shelves.
D．Her cousin was frightened to death upon seeing the books.
6．What does “one” refer to in Paragraph 2?
A．An idea. B．An emotion.
C．A scene. D．A relative.
7．What can’t the writer accept?
A．The bitter memory of a violent childhood.
B．The strict tone in which her father spoke.
C．The fear of falling short of her father’s expectations.
D．Her father’s ignorance of the importance of reading.
8．What is the passage going to talk about next?
A．Why the writer enjoys reading books.
B．What separates the writer from others.
C．What the writer’s father really meant.
D．How other conflicts erupted.一、
（2022·湖北黄冈·黄冈中学校考三模）Dozens of sea turtles swim past as I dive. Suddenly a diver cuts me
off. Then another. “Hey!” I think. “Watch where you’re going!” Then I realize: These aren’t divers. They are sea
lions! The creatures blow bubbles at me and the group of 11 kids I’m on vocations with, hitting us slightly on our
backs. To not bother them much, we tear ourselves away from the wonderland.
We take this trip to the Galapagos Islands, a group of tropical islands crossing the equator. Our hotel is a boat
called the Eclipse that has a pool. Humans aren’t allowed to live on most of the islands. The only way people can
experience the magic of this place and meet animals on all the islands is by “panga”. “Our small motorboat is more
important than the Eclipse. It’s very safe,” says a local guide, Fielsch. Lack of human threat makes the animals
friendly. “They don’t know enough to be scared of humans.” Our group experience that firsthand. When we return
after our diving adventure, we find sea lions lying next to our backpacks! Walking along the sand, we see more
wildlife: seals, red crabs, orcas.
The following morning, we reach Fernandina Island, known for its volcano. Flightless birds called cormorants
build nests on the rocks. Nearby are Galapagos penguins. Averaging about 19 inches in height, they’re the second
smallest species of penguin in the world. “The Galapagos are so curious,” says 12-year-old Harry. “You’ve got
penguins living far from the frozen South Pole, and birds that don’t fly!”
As we ride back, six penguins stand like soldiers, seeming to say goodbye. It’s our last day; none of us wants
to leave this place. We know this trip has been a milestone for us. A marked shift in our attitudes towards the
natural world is underway. “The Galapagos Islands seem to break the world’s rules,” says Harry. “More than ever,
I’m interested in saving the environment. These animals truly need our care,” his sister Hannah adds.
1．How does the author find the diving experience?
A．Attractive. B．Disturbing.
C．Dangerous. D．Valuable.
2．What’s the function of “panga”?
A．To protect people from danger.
B．To provide a shelter for local people.C．To guide people in seeing the animals.
D．To transport people to each of the islands.
3．What’s special about Galapagos penguins?
A．They are not able to fly.
B．They remain hidden from view.
C．They live in a tropical climate.
D．They’re the smallest of their kind.
4．Why is the trip considered a milestone for the author’s group?
A．It expands their knowledge of the world.
B．It changes the way they think about nature.
C．It inspires them to protect the environment.
D．It enables them to interact with various wildlife.
二、
（2023·江苏南京·校联考一模）Get up at 6 am, arrive at the hospital one hour earlier to help patients check
in, and accompany patients during consultations… In recent years, “patient escorts” has emerged as a new industry,
and those who have taken on this career are known as “people who sell time”. 26-year-old Zhang Tian is one of
them.
September 4 was a lucky day for Zhang Tian. On this day, Zhang Tian saw a video about patient escorts on a
short video platform. The daily routine of patient escorts shown in the video fascinated her and gradually inspired
her to take this on as a business. She browsed through many platforms and read multiple information and found
there indeed exists a certain demand for patient escorts, especially for the elderly, children, and pregnant women.
Since she had never engaged in this kind of work before, she spent two days in major hospitals in Wuhan, in order
to familiarize herself with all the departments on different floors, as well as the processes of medical consultation
and preparation for surgery.
After preliminary preparatory (预备的) work, Zhang Tian posted a video of my self-introduction on major
social platforms, talking about the help and services a patient escort provides, as well as some tips for a quick and
convenient medical consultation. At first, she was a little worried that her video would go unnoticed. However, after
she uploaded the video, it got over 100 likes and she received her first ever offer as a patient escort.
The memory of her first task is still alive and fresh in her mind. She received a phone call on September 9
from a man whose father was seriously ill and might need surgery. He wanted Zhang Tian to accompany his fatherthrough his consultation and treatment.” Zhang Tian made full preparations before meeting her first client and did a
very good job despite her nervousness.
“Later, the family expressed their gratitude to me over and over again, which warmed my heart and gave me a
sense of achievement.” Zhang Tian said.
5．What do patient escorts do?
A．They assist doctors in hospitals.
B．They arrive at hospitals early to check in.
C．They take on this career to sell their time.
D．They help patients get treated in hospitals.
6．September 4 was a lucky day for Zhang Tian because ______.
A．she enjoyed seeing an interesting video
B．she got inspiration for her own career
C．she found a demand for medical workers
D．she was well received on social platforms
7．How did Zhang Tian get her first client?
A．She got familiar with the routine work in hospitals.
B．She spent two days in major hospitals to meet patients.
C．Her video on social platforms attracted her first client.
D．The man’s father was seriously ill and might need a surgery.
8．Which of the following words best describe Zhang Tian?
A．Hardworking and considerate. B．Humorous and careful.
C．Ambitious and imaginative. D．Talkative and positive.
三、
（2022·福建泉州·统考一模）On July 14, 2017, Maryam Mirzakhani, Stanford professor of mathematics and
the first female winner of the Fields Medal in Mathematics, died at the age of 40.
The news was especially hard-hitting for a generation of younger academics who have always held Maryam as
a role model whose example is helping redefine women’s status in science and especially mathematics. What was
fun was that
Maryam always tried to avoid the media’s spotlight. Her modesty (谦虚) and simplicity despite being the first
woman to gain such high status in the world of mathematics — winning what’s often called the “Nobel Prize of
math” — stood out to those who knew her.Maryam originally wanted to be a writer, a passion of hers that never faded away even during her postgraduate
studies. However, she found an even greater joy in how rewarding it felt to solve mathematical problems. As a
student, she was the first female member of Iran’s national team to participate in the International Math Olympiad
(IMO), and she won two gold medals in two years — still a record.
She received her bachelor’s degree in Iran and later studied at Harvard. In 2014, Maryam was recognized with
the Fields Medal, the highest-ranking award in mathematics. Her work focused on curved surfaces like spheres (球
体). Her achievements have applications in other scientific fields including engineering and material science.
Unfortunately, at that time she was already tackling the breast cancer.
Maryam’s legend (传奇) may continue to grow after her early death. Still only 20 percent of full-time math
teachers at U. S. universities are women. The example of a woman who rose to the top of this still very male field
may help inspire math’s next generation.
In the same way people think of Marie Curie or Jane Goodall as scientific pioneers, Maryam Mirzakhani will
go down in history as a trailblazer as well as a mathematical genius.
9．What makes Maryam internationally recognised?
A．Her unfading passion for writing.
B．Fighting against sexual discrimination.
C．Being the first female Fields Medal winner.
D．Coming under the media’s spotlight frequently.
10．What’s Maryam’s attitude towards fame?
A．Resistant. B．Realistic. C．Enthusiastic. D．Doubtful.
11．What can we know about Maryam?
A．She won gold medals for Iran in IMO.
B．She got her bachelor’s degree at Harvard.
C．She applied mathematics to material science.
D．She instructed some female students to reach the top.
12．What does the underlined word “trailblazer” mean in the last paragraph?
A．Talent. B．Model. C．Follower. D．Pioneer.
四、
（2022·重庆·重庆南开中学统考模拟预测）When Tal Golesworthy was told he needed a lifesaving heart
operation in 1993, he said no. Golesworthy has Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition affecting body tissues.
Back in 1993, his doctor told him that his aorta (主动脉) was so enlarged that it would unavoidably breakunless he underwent a major surgery. “The operation really didn’t look attractive,” says Golesworthy. What he
particularly didn’t like was having to take a medicine after the operation that would prevent blood clots (血栓) but
presented its own risks. “I was riding motorbikes then, and skiing, so my whole lifestyle would have been
affected.”
By 2000, however, his condition had worsened. Realizing something had to be done, Golesworthy put his
years of experience as a research-and-development engineer with the United Kingdom’s National Coal Board to
good use. He decided he would fix himself. “Learning new stuff and developing new ideas, that was my job,”
Golesworthy says.
So Golesworthy spent 30 hours in an MRI scanner, used 3D printing to create a copy of his heart aorta, and
wrapped it with a special material. Strong determination together with an original yet practical solution won him
the support of two leading surgeons who helped him raise the money to develop his idea.
In May 2004, at the age of 47, he became the guinea pig for his own invention. The operation was a success.
It has since been used by surgeons in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands. “When you’re as
motivated as I was,” Golesworthy said, “you make things happen.”
13．Why did Golesworthy refuse to take the major operation?
A．Because the heart surgery was too risky.
B．Because his way of life would be influenced.
C．Because his aorta would break during the surgery.
D．Because he assumed that it would not save his life.
14．Golesworthy is a person with .
A．resolution and new ideas B．motivation and magical power
C．curiosity and mental problems D．optimism and practical lifestyle
15．What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean?
A．An expert in medicine. B．An animal with talents.
C．A subject for experiment. D．A patient with a serious disease.
16．What is the main idea of the text?
A．An engineer became a surgeon. B．A patient invented an operation.
C．A patient never gave in to death. D．An engineer helped fix his own heart.
五、
（2023·湖南湘潭·统考二模）Darcie Hayward will have her five-year-old Alaskan Malamute, Sora, put paws
on the pavement every day of the next month to raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia’s PAWGUST campaign.The initiative, which encourages Australians to walk their dogs for 30 minutes a day for 30 days, is a cause
close to the 29-year-old’s heart. Her younger blind brother Lachie, 27, was recently matched with a guide dog of his
own, black Labrador Eddie in May after 18 months of tests and compatibility(相容)training.
“Since Eddie arrived, Lachie has been able to walk around without his cane(手杖), feeling like he is just
walking his dog, ” said Darcie, who lives in Langwarrin, Victoria. “They are best friends. ” Seeing the difference a
guide dog made to her brother, Darcie was overjoyed to be raising funds, so other Australians could one day have
their own companion dogs, like Lachie.
“Many people see a guide dog and go, not realizing how much it takes to raise a guide dog puppy so I want to
raise some awareness, ” said Darcie. “It’s amazing to see how Lachie’s life has improved, but there are many
people without that companionship. It’s really nice to be able to contribute in any way I can. I shared the experience
on our local community web page, mentioning we are raising money for guide dogs. Surprisingly, a couple of
strangers donated. ”
It seems that Eddie has already been a popular pup with the locals. “There are so many kids who have been
asking to pat Eddie that Lachie has to reject them, ” Darcie added with a smile. Excited to be making a positive
impact by walking her own dog, Darcie is eager to encourage more people to fetch their leashes(牵狗用的皮带)
and tie up their trainers to take action.
17．What is the campaign?
A．A charitable event.
B．A training course.
C．A walking test.
D．A community action.
18．What effect did Eddie have on Lachie?
A．Slight.
B．Positive.
C．Potential.
D．Undesirable.
19．Why did Darcie share the experience?
A．To save more guide dogs.
B．To spread Lachie’s story.
C．To help more blind people.D．To interact with the neighbors.
20．What does Darcie want people to do?
A．Do more walking.
B．Raise their own dogs.
C．Donate some leashes.
D．Get involved in the campaign.
一、
（2022·全国·统考高考真题）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.
1．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.
2．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.
3．What does the author think of himself?
A．Socially ambitious. B．Physically attractive.
C．Financially independent. D．Digitally competent.
4．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.
二、
（2022·全国·高考真题）As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little
Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what
was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.
Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a
professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and
her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.
After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually
getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute
cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South
American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t
nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”
In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards
Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an
impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just
rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the
operatic sounds it was making underwater.”
The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit
home to Ginni.5．Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?
A．Try challenging things. B．Take a degree.
C．Bring back lost memories. D．Stick to a promise.
6．What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?
A．Lovely penguins. B．Beautiful scenery.
C．A discount fare. D．A friend’s invitation.
7．What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?
A．It could be a home for her. B．It should be easily accessible.
C．It should be well preserved. D．It needs to be fully introduced.
8．What is the text mainly about?
A．A childhood dream. B．An unforgettable experience.
C．Sailing around the world. D．Meeting animals in Antarctica.
三、
（2021·全国·统考高考真题）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 timethat we had them.
9．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.
10．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.
11．What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home?
A．Boring. B．Tiring. C．Costly. D．Risky.
12．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.
四、
（2021·全国·统考高考真题）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 the
arts 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."
13．What will Zafirakou do with her prize money?
A．Make a movie. B．Build new schools.C．Run a project. D．Help local musicians.
14．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.
15．What should be stressed in school education according to Schama?
A．Moral principles. B．Interpersonal skills.
C．Creative abilities. D．Positive worldviews.
16．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
五、
（2021·全国·高考真题）We live in a town with three beaches. There are two parts less than 10 minutes’
walk from 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.
17．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.
18．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.
19． Which of the following can replace the underlined word “charts” in paragraph 2?
A．records B．predicts C．delays D．confirms
20．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
