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作业 9 新闻报道类记叙文
A
(2024·湖南株洲高三一模)
Sallows，the owner of a barbershop，designed a wheelchair-accessible barber chair，which
was brought to reality by the engineers in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.They have
developed the device that will help individuals with physical disabilities have a more ①tailored，
comfortable and safe experience at the barbershop.“It’s a barber chair—that was the first
concept，” said Sallows.“But now we are in the process of creating，developing，and
applying new technologies for applications in multiple settings such as dentist chairs or stadium
seats.”
Sallows worked in a hospital as a certified therapist(治疗专家) for nearly 20 years.He enjoyed
his career but decided to learn a trade.“I want something in the wheelhouse of therapists，” said
Sallows.“I need something fulfilling，so I think barbering.” In one way，some may see it as a
big career change，but Sallows says he is still a therapist.“I joke，I say I’ve gone from therapy
to ‘hairapy’，” said Sallows.“Barbering gives me that ②therapeutic kind of environment
that allows me to still talk.People know me as a therapist when they come in，not only as a
barber，and so，just the conversations are really cool.”
Sallows learned that a barbershop proved complex for clients in wheelchairs.Having one’s
hair washed or getting a close shave often means being physically lifted out of the wheelchair and
into a barber chair—an experience that is both difficult and embarrassing.So Sallows，with the
help of the UPMC，has created the barber chair that lifts and tips a wheelchair back safely and
comfortably.The user rolls onto the barber chair and is raised one or two feet，much like what one
would see in a car shop.Sallows hopes that the device will provide clients with the kind of service
people have come to appreciate at a barbershop.
1．What is Sallows’s achievement?
A．He was named as the best therapist.
B．He became an engineer of the UPMC.
C．He created tailored and comfortable dentist chairs.
D．He designed a barber chair for the ③wheelchair-bound.
2．Why did Sallows choose to work in barbering trade?
A．He could talk to cool clients.
B．He was eager to make a fortune.
C．He could use his former experience.
D．He wanted to start a different career.3．Which of the following best describes Sallows?
A．Cooperative and generous.
B．Innovative and caring.
C．Talented and competitive.
D．Modest and competent.
4．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．A Tailored Cut B．A Flexible Wheelchair
C．A Skilled Barber D．A Special Barbershop
语境猜词
①tailored(派)＝tailor＋ed____________________
②therapeutic(派)＝therap＋eu＋tic ____________________
③wheelchair-bound(合)＝wheelchair＋bound____________________
B
(2024·吉林一模)
Phebe Cox grew up in what might seem an unlikely mental health danger zone for a kid: tony
Palo Alto，California.But behind its surface of family success and wealth，she said，is an
environment of heavy pressure on students to perform.By 2016 ，when Cox was in middle
school，Palo Alto had a teen suicide rate four times the national average.
Cox’s family lived by the railroad tracks where many of the suicides occurred.She got
counseling(咨询)．But that choice is not always easily available to teens in crisis—and she and her
peers regarded school mental health services as their last choice because of concerns about privacy.
A new program provides an alternative.Called Allcove，it offers ①unattached health and
②wellness sites to those ages 12 to 25.Although Allcove is built to support a wide range of
physical，emotional and social needs，its main goal is to deal with mental health challenges
before they develop into deeper problems.Cox said，“I felt pretty helpless as a young teenager，
but Allcove is all about the students and the students’ needs.”
About half of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% before age 25，according
to researchers.Yet access to mental health care in the U．S.is lacking.According to the National
Alliance on Mental Illness, ③some 30 million adults and children with mental health conditions go
without treatment ， and 129 million people live in areas with shortages of mental health
professionals.
Allcove provides fully staffed safe spaces for teens and young adults to discuss and deal with
their health，both mental and physical.Dr.Steven Adelsheim，a psychiatrist，who created the
Allcove in 2014，said，“There is a ④crying need in the U．S.to reach kids with early
intervention and help.” Sometimes a kid may come in with a physical complaint，and only after
a few visits is the mental suffering brought out into the open.When that happens，Allcove can
make a “warm ⑤handoff” to a mental health specialist onsite.Success，say Adelsheim andCox，would mean the establishment of hundreds of Allcove centers up and down the state and，
eventually，around the country.
5．Why did Cox and her peers regard school mental health services as their last choice?
A．They were indifferent to the program.
B．They were concerned about their health.
C．They were upset about the occurrence of the suicides.
D．They were worried about their personal information leak.
6．How does the author prove the lack of mental health care in the US?
A．By giving examples.
B．By listing data.
C．By showing comparison.
D．By analyzing cause and effect.
7．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 5 mean?
A．The sense of mental suffering.
B．Involvement of health experts.
C．Complaints about physical suffering.
D．The pressing call for assistance.
8．Which of the following best describes the impact of the program?
A．Predictable. B．Short-lived.
C．Unidentifiable. D．Significant.
语境猜词
①unattached(派)＝un＋attach＋ed____________________
②wellness(派)＝well＋ness____________________
③some熟义：一些
生义(文义)：adv.____________________
④crying熟义：哭
生义(文义)：adj.____________________
⑤handoff(合)＝hand＋off____________________
C
(2024·山东德州一模)
With pet ownership becoming more popular，being ①saddened by the loss of a beloved pet is
becoming a terrible headache.Li Peng，a woolen felt(毛毡) craftswoman，has found a unique way
to preserve the memory of dead pets by creating realistic woolen images.
Li’s journey into this craft is ②accidental.During her college years，she majored in e-
commerce and worked part-time at a pet store.One day，while visiting a website，she came upon
a small fox made entirely of wool.Astonished at its delicacy，she set off on a self-taught journey inthis art form.In late 2019，Li Peng made the firm decision to start her own business and pursue
wool felting as a full-time profession.
While a video showcasing the work may only take a few minutes to watch，the actual process
is far more intricate.The three-dimensional creations feature genuine fur，lifelike glass eyes and
tiny whiskers(胡须)，each one individually secured by hand.To achieve a vivid effect，she
repeatedly sticks layers of wool with a needle，winding the loose fibers together to create solid
felted shapes.The key is massive patience.
The ③handcrafted creations satisfy her desire to convey love.The majority of her customers
are pet owners who have experienced the loss of their beloved companions.They send Li
photographs and even their pets’ hair，hoping to freeze the appearance of their furry friends
through her wool felting models.Fascinated by the deep bond between people and their pets，she is
committed to grabbing and investing these emotions in her artworks.And it turns out that the career
is a success.Orders are often scheduled for one year later，and she has gained substantial attention
through social media.
Reflecting on her work，Li expresses her desire to create meaningful pieces using the warm
material，offering a heartfelt gift of warmth to the beautiful souls of this world.
9．What inspired Li Peng to take up wool felting as a career?
A．A temporary job at a pet shop.
B．Her self-study art course.
C．A discovery of an alternative to fiber.
D．A woolen creation online.
10．What does the underlined word “intricate” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Confusing. B．Efficient.
C．Complicated. D．Effortless.
11.Who are Li Peng’s primary clients?
A．④Conservationists of animal rights.
B．Individuals fond of furry toys.
C．Distributors providing personalized service.
D．People suffering from pet loss.
12．What’s the crucial factor behind Li Peng’s success?
A．Fair product pricing.
B．Human-pet attachment.
C．Smart network marketing.
D．Hunger for a fine reputation.
语境猜词
①sadden(派)＝sad＋den____________________
②accidental(派)＝accident＋al____________________③handcrafted(合)＝hand＋crafted____________________
④conservationist(派)＝conserv(e)＋ation＋ist____________________
语境猜词答案
A．①量身定做的 ②治疗的 ③坐轮椅的
B．①独立的 ②健康 ③大约 ④极大的，迫切的 ⑤交接
C．①使悲伤，使难过 ②意外的，偶然的 ③手工制作的，手工艺的 ④自然环境保护主
义者
答案精析
语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了萨洛斯是一位理发店老板，他设计了一款无障
碍理发椅，以帮助身体残疾人士在理发店获得更加定制化、更舒适和更安全的体验。
1．D [细节理解题。根据第一段中“Sallows...comfortable and safe experience at the
barbershop.(萨洛斯是一家理发店的老板，他设计了一款无障碍理发椅，匹兹堡大学医学中
心的工程师们将其变成了现实。他们开发的这款设备，可以帮助身体残疾的人在理发店获得
更加定制化、更舒适和更安全的体验)”可知，萨洛斯的成就是为坐轮椅的人设计了一款理
发椅，故选D。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据第二段中“在某种程度上，有些人可能认为这是一个很大的职业
改变，但萨洛斯说，他仍然是一名治疗师。萨洛斯说：我开玩笑说，我已经从治疗师变成
了‘理发护理师’。理发给了我一种治疗的环境，让我仍然可以说话”可知，萨洛斯选择在
理发行业工作是因为他能用得上之前的经验，故选C。]
3．B [推理判断题。根据第一段可知萨洛斯设计了一款无障碍理发椅，由此可推理出萨洛
斯有创新精神。最后一段说萨洛斯希望该设备能为客户提供人们在理发店所欣赏的那种服务，
由此可知萨洛斯关心残疾人。故选B。]
4．A [标题归纳题。本文主要讲的是萨洛斯设计了一款无障碍理发椅，以帮助身体残疾人
士在理发店获得更加定制化、更舒适和更安全的体验，A项“A Tailored Cut(量身定制的理
发)”适合作本文标题，故选A。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。本文介绍了一个名为Allcove的新项目，旨在为12至25
岁的年轻人提供独立的健康和福祉空间。5．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中“she and her peers...concerns about privacy”可知，因
为担心自己的个人信息泄露，所以Cox和她的同龄人把学校心理健康服务视为最后的选择。
故选D。]
6．B [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“研究人员表示，约一半的终生心理疾病在14岁前开
始，75%在25岁前开始。然而，在美国，获得心理健康治疗的途径很少。根据国家精神疾
病联盟的数据，大约有3 000万成年人和儿童患有心理健康问题但没有接受治疗，还有1.29
亿人生活在心理健康专业人员短缺的地区”可推知，作者通过列出数据证明美国缺乏精神卫
生保健。故选B。]
7．A [代词指代题。根据前文“Sometimes a kid...into the open.(有时候，一个孩子可能因
身体上的不适而前来就医，但只有在几次就诊之后，精神上的痛苦才会暴露出来)”可推知，
that应是指代前文提到的精神痛苦的感觉。故选A。]
8．D [推理判断题。在最后一段阿德尔海姆和考克斯表示，成功意味着在整个州内以及最
终在全国范围内建立数百个Allcove中心，由此推知，这个项目的影响是显著的。故选D。]
语篇解读 这是一篇新闻报道。养宠物越来越受欢迎，失去心爱宠物的痛苦正成为一件令人
头疼的事。文章主要介绍了一位毛毡工匠找到了一种独特的方式，通过制作逼真的毛毡动物
形象来保存对死去宠物的记忆。
9．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中“One day，while visiting a website...as a full-time
profession.(一天，她在访问一个网站时，发现了一只用全羊毛做成的小狐狸。惊讶于它的精
致，她开始自学这种艺术形式。2019年年底，李鹏坚定地决定创业，把羊毛毡制作作为全
职职业)”可知，是网上的羊毛毡作品激发了李鹏投身羊毛毡行业。故选D。]
10．C [词义猜测题。第三段开头的While表示转折关系，故画线词所在句意为“虽然展示
这项工作的视频可能只需要几分钟就可以观看，但实际的制作过程很复杂”，后文又具体介
绍了复杂的情况。所以画线词intricate意为“复杂的”，与complicated同义。故选C。]
11．D [细节理解题。根据第四段中“The majority of her customers are pet owners who have
experienced the loss of their beloved companions.(她的大多数顾客都是宠物主人，他们经历了
失去心爱伴侣的痛苦)”可知，她的大多数顾客都是饱受失去宠物之苦的人们。故选D。]
12．B [推理判断题。根据第四段中“The majority of...the career is a success.(她的大多数
顾客都是宠物主人，他们经历了失去心爱伴侣的痛苦。他们给李鹏寄来宠物的照片，甚至是
宠物的毛发，希望通过她的毛毡模型来定格他们毛茸茸的朋友的样子。她被人与宠物之间的
深厚联系所吸引，致力于抓住并将这些情感投入到她的艺术作品中，结果她的这份事业取得
了成功)”可知，她成功的关键因素是人类对宠物的依恋。故选B。]
