专题 10 阅读理解记叙文(北京专用)
五年考情（2021-2025）
考点分布
命题趋势
年份 主题语境 词数 话题 细节 推理 主旨 词义
理解 判断 大意 猜测
2025 人与自我 363 通过自我调整最终获得领导职位 1 3 0 0 题材强化时代特征与价值引
领。题型设计更注重高阶思
2024 人与自我 354 作者重拾心并接受了自身局限性 1 3 0 0
维，要求考生通过人物行为
2023 人与自我 386 被拒绝也不是坏事 1 3 0 0 分析情感变化。考查重点从
信息提取转向叙事技巧解
2022 人与自然 348 参加保护自然活动治愈好了焦虑 3 1 0 0 析。语篇理解强调文化认同
与批判性思维。
2021 人与自我 379 第一印象不总是可信的 3 0 0 0
(2025·北京·高考)
Throughout our Junior year, my classmates and I have been worried about what colleges will see when they
look at our whole life story reduced to a single 200-word essay. Will the golden word “success” form in their minds
when they review our achievements? Or will they see the big word “fail” in red? The shadow of this mysterious (神
秘的) institution steals away what success means to us.
My first step of redefining success began with course registrations. It is a well-known fact, especially in my
school, that Junior year is the time of packing many AP classes into the schedule. When asked why they chose so
many AP classes, my friends responded: “I don’t know.” They themselves don’t know why they are following the
crowd and longing for the pressures of academic difficulty. Therefore, they do not feel the satisfaction of being
academically challenged.
Completing many courses no longer brings out the feeling of success because more than four AP classes per
year is a norm set by top universities. Determined to follow my instincts (本能) on what I felt success means, I only
chose two classes that I knew I would enjoy. The feeling of success was no longer attached to what grade I received
but to the pure joy of learning.
Even my failures are attached to a feeling of success; after I take a step back and look at the big picture, I see
them as a launching pad (平台) for my next big achievement. In the ninth grade, I went in for my first group
interview for a leadership position as a shy girl. Not standing a chance against competitive applicants, I came out of
the interview with an upset look. Nevertheless, this interview wasn’t a wasted opportunity. I talked to one of the
senior applicants who answered questions in a way that reflected the faith she had in herself.
This year, with an open mind and new knowledge in mind, I walked into another group interview while tellingmyself I was that cool senior. I managed to secure a leadership position. Ultimately, success came little by little.
24. Throughout the Junior year, what was the author’s major concern?
A. Pressure from choosing AP classes. B. Performance in group interviews.
C. Competition with seniors. D. Recognition by colleges.
25. The author chose fewer AP classes because of _______.
A. her own understanding of success B. her desire for academic challenges
C. her strong urge to follow the crowd D. her dream of entering a top university
26. Which would best describe the author’s first group interview?
.
A Dignifying. B. Rewarding. C. Engaging. D. Relaxing.
27. What can we learn from this passage?
A. Everyone is the maker of their own success.
B. Success favours those with a golden heart.
C. Success knocks at your door only once.
D. A college holds the key to success.
(2024·北京·高考)
When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary
school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters
into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns.
In secondary school, art was my favourite subject. Since. I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the
art O-level exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low
grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless.
But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions
often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made
painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it.
Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil
painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice.
One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and
told me to start painting. The dream felt so authoritative that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back
something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints.
Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I
now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-
anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going.
Becoming a successful painter calls for being resolute. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much.
That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments.
24. How did the author feel about the result of the art exam?
A. Scared. B. Worried. C. Discouraged. D. Wronged.
25. In her 30s, the author _________.A. avoided oil painting practice B. sought for a painting career
C. fancied abstract painting D. exhibited child paintings
26. Which word would best describe the author’s dream?
A. Confusing. B. Empowering.
C. Disturbing. D. Entertaining.
27. What can we learn from this passage?
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Hard work is the mother of success.
C. Dreams are the reflections of realities. D. Creative activities involve being confident.
(2023·北京·高考)
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·北京·高考)
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.
(2021·北京·高考)
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 theorganization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind．
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．
1(2025届北京市第八中学高三下学期热身练英语试题)The student arrived early, sat front and center, and
stood out in my classroom in more ways than one. I’d say that he was about 40 years older than his classmates in
my undergraduate communications class. He eagerly jumped into class discussions, with his humor and wisdom of
experience. And he was always respectful of the other students’ perspectives, as if each of them were a teacher.
Jerry Valencia walked in with a smile — and he left with one too.
“These students gave me the confidence that I didn’t need to feel bad about my age,” Valencia says.
One day, I spotted Valencia on campus. He said he would have to stop taking classes that semester and
reapply for next year. By then, he hoped to have earned enough money and have his student-loan papers in order.
He asked seriously whether he could still sit in on my communications class.
Sure, I said. But he wouldn’t get any credit.
No problem, he said.
Soon there he was again, back at his old desk, jumping into our discussions on how to find and tell stories in
Los Angeles — a 63-year-old man with as much energy and curiosity as any of the youngsters in class.
A lot of Valencia’s classmates apparently knew he couldn’t afford that semester’s tuition but was still doing
the homework. “Here he is, willingly taking a class for the delight of it and benefit of learning,” says Jessica
Espinosa, a 25-year-old junior. Afterward, I overheard Valencia wanted to stay in school until he earned a master’s
degree, but it had taken him 12 years to finish community college, so he had a long way to go.
There is something splendidly unreasonable about Valencia’s determination to get a four-year degree and
then a master’s. At his current pace, he’ll be 90 when he finally hangs all that paper on the wall. But that doesn’t
seem especially relevant. He’s found all the youthful energy and academic opportunity stimulating. Valencia’s
grade in my class this semester will not show up on his transcripts (成绩单). But I’m giving him an A — and in the
most important ways, it counts.
1．What made Valencia different from his classmates?
A．He was respectful to the teacher. B．He activated the class atmosphere.
C．He was eager to learn despite his age. D．He often put forward different opinions.
2．According to the author, why did Valencia continue to attend classes?
A．He treasured the chance of learning. B．He wished to show his determination.
C．He needed the credits to further his study.D．He desired to have an A on his transcripts.
3．What can we learn from the passage?
A．No pains, no gains. B．It is never too old to learn.
C．Strike the iron while it is hot. D．Where there is life, there is hope.
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(2025届北京市精华学校高三下学期三模英语试题) By my early 40s, I had exhausted all the hobbies that
were supposed to make me feel better about entering middle age. I had taken an improv class, started learning a
new language, and given yoga a second chance. And then, at the height of my lowgrade desperation, I decided to
sign up for a ballet class.
“But you’ re not very flexible,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. I nearly injured myself
the one time I tried to lift my leg onto our bathroom vanity in an attempt to stretch. But I was determined to give ita try. I needed confirmation that my body was capable of movement and grace.
I hadn’t expected any of it to stick. After all, this wasn’t my first time in a ballet studio. But this time around,
the exact same things that had made me flee the studio as a 10-year-old now brought a certain joy. The repetitive
nature of exercises at the barre. The fact that my every move invited my teacher’s critical dissection.
And though I’d expected my classes to be physically demanding and my muscles to ache, I hadn’t
anticipated that my teacher’s command to “take up more space” would change my way of being in the world.
When I was depressed for my lack of grace in the seemingly simple act of pointing and extending my foot to
the side in a tendu, my teacher reminded me that ballet isn’t about perfection. Rather, he said, it’s about striving for
perfection.
Eight years into my ballet classes, I am finally a ballerina at the tender age of 50, though not the kind that
anybody would pay money to see on stage. Why do I continue? Because when I do my almost daily ballet class, I
focus on my breathing and move my body in ways that always challenge me and remind me of everything that is
possible.
Recently, my teacher taught us a watered-down, beginner-appropriate version of the Rose Adagio
choreography from Sleeping Beauty. As I stood in my living room, dancing for nobody but myself, I felt every inch
a ballerina.
1．What initially motivated the author to sign up for a ballet class?
A．To improve her physical flexibility and mental health.
B．To find a new hobby that could make her feel better about entering middle age.
C．To prepare for the upcoming ballet competition.
D．To achieve her dream at 10-year-old to be a ballerina.
2．How did the author’s perspective on ballet change over time?
A．She became less interested in ballet as she grew older.
B．She started to see ballet as a way to achieve physical perfection.
C．She realized that ballet is more about striving for perfection than achieving it.
D．She decided to quit ballet because it was too physically demanding.
3．What’s the main idea of this passage?
A．It’s never too old to learn.
B．Practice makes perfect.
C．You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
D．The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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(2025届北京市丰台区高三下学期二模英语试题)I grew up in a place stricken by extreme poverty. People
struggled daily just to put food on the table. By the time I turned sixteen, my father’s hard work had paid off. He
had over eight hundred students across three campuses, and finally, we could afford a TV.
That’s when I became fixated on the idea of owning a magic pencil, inspired by a TV series. The main
character, Sanju could draw anything he desired, and it would come to life. Despite being sixteen and knowingdeep down that the magic pencil was nothing more than a fantasy for kids, a part of me still longed for it. At night, I
dreamed of using it to transform the lives of those around me. But as the days passed, the pencil was never there.
One afternoon my mother asked me to throw away some potato peels and eggshells. I walked to the rubbish
dump, wrinkling my nose as I got close. As I tossed our rubbish onto the heap, I saw a girl my age. She was sorting
rubbish into piles, one for cans, one for bottles. Nearby, boys were fishing in the pile for metal using magnets on
strings.
Later that day, I dragged my father to see the children at the dump. I posed a question about their absence
from school. He shared that their earnings from gathering discarded(废弃的) things sustained their families —
schooling would leave their loved ones hungry. As we walked back home, I saw tears on his cheek.
Until then, I’d pinned all my hopes on some unseen, miraculous force to come along and wipe out the
suffering in our world. Now I knew I would have to do something. As much as I wanted to help the children from
the dump, my mother wanted to help everyone. She left the extra pot of rice and chicken for a poor family in our
neighborhood. We shared our home with a family of seven who had fallen on hard times. And although my father’s
school wasn’t really making a profit, he gave away more than a hundred free places in different grades to poor
children. He wished he could have given away more.
Inspired by what my parents had done, I started volunteering at local community centers, helping children
with their studies and organising food drives for families in need. Gradually, I realised that while a magic pencil
might not exist, the power to make a difference lay within us. Together, we could create a kind of magic that was
real and lasting.
1．The girl at the dump sorted rubbish into piles to ________.
A．collect items for personal DJY hobbies
B．support her family by selling recyclables
C．complete assignments on waste recycling
D．locate the necessities that could be reused
2．To help other people, the author’s family ________.
A．cooked special food for the poor
B．donated school profits to children
C．built free houses for the homeless
D．provided free education for children
3．What can we conclude from this passage?
A．Real magic comes from kindness and effort.
B．Education has the power to transform lives.
C．Those doing good deeds deserve rewards.
D．Ending poverty requires joint efforts.
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(2025届北京市昌平区高三下学期二模英语试题)At 17 years old, most are still learning basic driving
skills in America. Once the car is parked, the day is packed with school activities and hanging out with friends. Butat 17, Maggie Taraska had a distinctive goal in mind: Fly alone across the United States.
Both of Maggie’s parents were retired from the air force, so the urge to fly is in Maggie’s blood. She went to
flight school, put in the hours with an instructor and started on her training hours. But on her first takeoff,
something didn’t sound right. The plane had lost one of the landing gear wheels. “As soon as I took off, I just heard
something was wrong instinctively.” said Maggie.
Her instructor talked to her from the ground while she circled a few times to gather herself. “I was
frightened, thinking about all the bad things that could have happened; I was thinking about how my parents were
on the ground as I knew they were watching.”
Stress and panic can cause any of us to make careless decisions. It takes mental practice to calm down.
“Take a few breaths, focus on the moment and follow the plan. I panicked a bit, but followed my training.”
Maggie was a little shaky as she talked to the tower, but she had a perfect belly landing that skidded on the
infield grass. Her father couldn’t be prouder. “By the time I saw Maggie on her approach, it was a better approach
than I could have flown,” he said. Cheers erupted in the tower, and Maggie took a deep breath and climbed out of
the plane.
Credit does go to the crew for talking to her. Yes, we all need someone to talk us through challenging times,
but in the end, it was all Maggie at the controls. We could all be forgiven for calling it quits after an experience like
that. After all, it was a bit distressing. So walking away would be understandable. But five days later, Maggie was
going through her pre-flight safety inspections, checking the wings, especially checking the landing gear.
“It feels amazing,” she said, “It gives an incredible sense of liberation.” At some point in our lives, we will
all be in a situation for the first time. It’s scary. But if you face your fears, the whole world opens up to you.
1．Maggie’s urge to fly alone was mainly influenced by ______.
A．her parents’ background in air force
B．her experience of school activities
C．her instructor’s encouragements
D．her basic driving skills
2．When Maggie heard something wrong during takeoff, she ______.
A．landed the plane immediately
B．thought of her parents’ expectation
C．circled a few times to calm herself down
D．continued flying as if nothing had happened
3．Which words would best describe Maggie’s personality?
A．Proud and intelligent.
B．Positive and cautious.
C．Patient and responsible.
D．Fearless and determined.
4．What can we learn from the passage?
A．Failure is the mother of success.B．A good beginning is half done.
C．Fortune favors the brave.
D．Practice makes perfect.
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(2025届北京市西城区高三下学期二模英语试题)In the quiet town of Greenfield, situated in the hills of
upstate New York, David Lee had built a life around his art. His small studio in an old Victorian house was a
sanctuary (庇护所) where he painted landscapes that captured (展现) the heart of the town he loved. The walls
were covered with pieces of art, each one reflecting his dedication and passion.
One crisp autumn evening, as the sun set, casting a golden glow over the town, David worked on what he
believed was his best piece yet. Lost in his work, he barely noticed a flash of light in the corner of his eye.
It was a neighbor who first saw the smoke. By the time David realized what was happening, the fire had
spread through half of his studio. He rushed outside, horrified to see the flames (火焰) consuming everything he
had worked so hard for. Within minutes, his studio was reduced to ashes.
The following days were clouded with sorrow. David wandered the streets of Greenfield, confused and with
no purpose. Friends and neighbors offered their support, but nothing could replace the years of work destroyed.
One evening, as he sat on a bench in the town square, he noticed children drawing with chalk on the pavement.
Their laughter and creativity cut through his despair.
David realized his passion for art wasn’t tied to the physical space of his studio. It was something deeper
within him. He decided to start over, to rebuild his life and art anew.
With the help of his friends, David set up a small workspace in the community center. He began painting
again, this time with renewed purpose. His first piece was an acknowledgment of Greenfield, capturing the town’s
resilience (坚韧). As he painted, he felt a sense of peace he hadn’t felt in weeks.
One day, while finishing a challenging piece, a young girl approached him. “What are you painting?” she
asked.
David smiled. “It’s a story,” he said. “A story of resilience and hope.”
The girl nodded, her eyes reflecting the colors on the painting. “It’s beautiful,” she said.
David felt warmth in his chest. He realized his art was about more than just paintings — it was about
connecting with others and sharing his journey. From then on, David painted not only for himself but for everyone
who needed a reminder of the beauty in the world. Though his studio had changed, his passion for art had been
renewed, and in that, he found a new kind of resilience.
1．How did David feel after the fire destroyed his studio?
A．Angry and bitter. B．Grateful and content.
C．Lost and empty. D．Anxious and regretful.
2．What is the significance of the children drawing on the pavement?
A．Their creativity helps David find joy again.
B．They are a reminder of the fire’s destruction.
C．They represent the future of art in Greenfield.D．They show how the town has forgotten about David’s art.
3．What is the theme of David’s first new painting after the fire?
A．Renewal. B．Resilience. C．Peace. D．Passion.
4．What can we learn from the passage?
A．The flash today is the silence tomorrow.
B．The less you expect, the more you appreciate.
C．The flame that burns you may also light your way.
D．The greatest roadblocks are the ones you cannot see.
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(2025届北京市朝阳区高三下学期二模考试英语试题) Writing is a bug, and I caught it very early on in
life. When my parents cleared their storage room out recently, they found The Story Book Special I wrote when I
was nine years old. I couldn’t believe my imagination was so wild. Reading it reminded me of how special words
had been to me at an early age. It’s a feeling that has lasted, through my school years and far, far beyond.
At the age of 18, I joined Kent Police and spent twelve years living every little boy’s dream of driving cars
fast and playing cops and robbers for real. It’s safe to say it’s a career I’d still be in now, if not for what happened
when I was 28.
I was a fit man when, unexpectedly, I was diagnosed with an incurable heart disease. It’s the disease you
hear of when a sportsperson suddenly drops dead on the field of play. But, you know what, it’s one of the best
things to have happened to me.
When this happened, I made a to-do list. At the top of it was to write a full-length, “proper” book. I wrote the
first draft of my first novel in three months and loved every minute of the process. I knew this was what I wanted to
do, more than anything, and getting into publishing can’t be that hard... right? Wrong!
As every author knows, brick walls are everywhere, and when you knock one down, there’s another one.
After a few false starts, I coupled with my wonderful agent, Nicky. We spent eight solid months editing and sent the
manuscript off. Once again, we received some dressed-up “no’s”, until Rachel, an editor I’d really wanted to work
with, read it. Her vision for the book is exactly consistent with mine!
Now my first novel is optioned for television, and is in the hands of a wonderful production team both here
in London, and in Australia where it will be filmed.
Writing is what I love, and seeing my little story book from when I was nine really drove it home to me. We
don’t often get another chance in life, but I was given one when I survived something tragically fatal. Now, with
my second chance, I’m giving it the best go I can.
1．How did the author feel when reading The Story Book Special?
A．Nervous. B．Relieved. C．Proud. D．Ashamed.
2．After being told he had heart disease, the author decided to ___________.
A．get a job in publishing B．continue working as a policeman
C．pick up a new hobby D．pursue his passion for words
3．What happened when the author acted on his to-do list?A．His first novel was turned down many times.
B．He adapted his novel and filmed it in Australia.
C．He worked with a co-author to improve the draft.
D．His continuous efforts earned Rachel’s appreciation.
4．What can we learn from this passage?
A．Two heads are better than one. B．A little bit more sums up success.
C．It’s hard to change one’s nature. D．A setback is a setup for a comeback.
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(2025届北京市海淀区高三下学期期末练习（二模）英语试题)When I arrived at the Sign Language
Center in Manhattan for my first American Sign Language (ASL) class, a man took one look at my hesitant posture
and held up some fingers. One? Two? I put up one finger, and he directed me to the Level 1 class. It was
disorienting: Class time was strictly “voices off” to encourage immersive learning and to show respect to the deaf
teachers. Without the power of speech, all my classmates and I could do was smile and nod at one another as we
took in the new vocabulary.
Learning ASL in the early weeks was a culture shock and a bruise to my ego. As a writer, I pride myself on a
certain facility with language. I was taught that there’s a perfect combination of words that can most precisely
communicate any thought. With ASL, I expected to feel similarly, and thought fluency would come once I collected
a critical mass of signs. The first thing you learn in ASL class is the alphabet. As my classmates and I asked and
answered questions using words we didn’t have the signs for, those early weeks were filled with laborious spelling.
It was embarrassing: Seeing a dozen politely smiling faces watching me as I slowly spelled, misspelled and
restarted spelling words— often multiple times— was its own kind of torture.
Over time, I picked up on new conventions, like waving a hand or stomping on the ground to get someone’s
attention. My fingers stalled as they reached for new shapes, and I struggled to differentiate very similar looking
signs. Eventually I realized that when you’re communicating in sign language, diction (措词) is not as important as
the way you embody what you’re communicating. I once asked a teacher how to sign the word “desperate”. “ASL
doesn’t have a direct translation of every English word,” he told me. “If you want to sign ‘desperate’, you might
just sign the word ‘want’, but with the appropriate facial and body posturing to show your desperation. It doesn’t
make sense to sign ‘frustrated’ if your face doesn’t look at all frustrated,” he added — it’s like speaking in a
deadpan monotone while claiming you’re angry.
I’ve been attending ASL classes for almost two years. Initially, my reason was trivial: a childhood
fascination with “secret languages”. While ASL may not wholly share a vocabulary with English, that doesn’t mean
it lacks precision. Its precision, I’ve learned, lies in the common language of the body.
1．How did the author feel in the first ASL class?
A．Frustrated. B．Confused. C．Anxious. D．Hesitant.
2．What made the author embarrassed when learning the alphabet?
A．Putting on smiling facial expressions. B．Being made fun of in front of the class.
C．Waving a hand to get someone’s attention. D．Misspelling and respelling words repeatedly.3．According to the passage, what can we learn about ASL?
A．It’s a universal language system across cultures. B．It conveys more emotions than verbal language.
C．It requires a combination of signs and emotions.D．It has a direct translation of signs for every word.
4．What has the author learned from her learning experience?
A．The body is what gives language life. B．Diction is what gives language flavour.
C．Fluency comes from the mastery of signs. D．ASL prioritizes precision over communication.
8
(2025届北京市东城区高三下学期二模英语试题)Last year, I took my first trip to Sheffield, where my new
friend Esme lived. From the moment we stepped off the train, strangers spoke to us — making small talk with an
openness and warmth I hadn’t expected. Then a couple approached us, asking if we could witness their wedding.
They explained that they were supposed to have a low-key wedding, but had missed their first appointment at the
register office because of delayed trains. They had been able to reschedule, but had no witnesses for the ceremony.
Desperately, they asked us if we would like to step in.
On hearing this, the part of me raised on suspicion awakened. But another part that leans into trust and
curiosity told me to say yes. I was raised to approach strangers with caution. My parents drilled in me the idea that
trust had to be earned; they had seen the risks that come with being vulnerable (脆弱的) in a new environment.
Being watchful of the unfamiliar was their way of ensuring we stayed safe. As I got older, their anxieties became
my own. Yet there was something charming about the couple’s sincerity, so we agreed.
We arrived at the register office with seconds to spare. It was just the six of us: two lovers, two friends and
two registrars — pairs connected in different ways, yet all sharing in the quiet magic of the moment. The ceremony
was quick and touching, and I teared up on several occasions. The simplicity of it felt meaningful. To me, their
wedding symbolized an act of bravery. Trusting complete strangers to witness one of the most significant moments
of their lives seemed no small challenge — they had no guarantees, just a belief in human kindness, and somehow,
that faith had been rewarded.
Looking back, I can’t help but think of how my parents might have reacted if I’d told them I was going to be
witnessing a couple’s wedding with someone I had only recently met. But, ever since, I have made a conscious
effort to acknowledge life’s uncertainties and accept them where possible. It’s easy to live life with a protective
layer, but it can lead to loneliness. Moments of connection are precious, and sometimes it’s worth taking a risk.
1．Why did the couple ask for help?
A．Because they missed the train.
B．Because they needed witnesses.
C．Because they tried to start small talk.
D．Because they wanted to share their joy.
2．The author hesitated at first due to ______.
A．unsafe environment B．a lack of curiosity
C．inborn distrust D．a planted belief
3．What can we learn from the author’s experience?A．Many hands make light work.
B．One good turn deserves another.
C．A joy shared can be a joy doubled.
D．A leap of faith may unlock delights.
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(2025届北京通州区高三一模英语试题)
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in high school by telling them the difference
they each made to her and the class. She presented each of them with a blue ribbon imprinted with gold letters
which read, “Who I Am Makes a Difference”. Afterwards the teacher gave each of the students three more ribbons
and instructed them to spread this recognition to ceremony.
One of the boys in the class honored a junior executive in a nearby company for helping him with his career
planning and later that day the junior executive went to see his boss, who had been noted as being kind of a bad
tempered fellow. He told his boss that he deeply admired him for being a creative genius. Then the junior executive
placed the blue ribbon on his boss’s jacket.
That night the boss came home to his 14-year-old son and sat him down. He said, “The most incredible thing
happened to me today. I was in my office and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired me and
gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. Imagine. He thinks I’m a creative genius. Then he put the blue
ribbon that says ‘Who I Am Makes A Difference’ on my jacket above my heart. He gave me an extra ribbon and
asked me to find somebody else to honor. As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would
honor with this ribbon and I thought about you, I want to honor you.”
“My days are really stressful and when I come home, I don’t pay a lot of attention to you. Sometimes I
scream at you for not getting good enough grades in school and for your bedroom being a mess, but somehow
tonight, I just wanted to let you know that you do make a difference to me. Besides your mother, you are the most
important person in my life. You’re a great kid and I love you!”
The astonished boy started to sob and sob, and he couldn’t stop crying. His whole body shook. After a long
silence, he looked up at his father and said through his tears, “Thank you, Dad. This blue ribbon means more to me
than anything. I love you too.”
1．The teacher gave each student three more ribbons in order to ______.
A．honor their good behavior in class
B．pass on the act of acknowledgment
C．show her appreciation for their help
D．prepare for the graduation ceremony
2．What can we infer about the boss before receiving the blue ribbon?A．He was attentive but strict to his son.
B．He had great skills in career planning.
C．He was well-known as a creative genius.
D．He prioritized work over family responsibilities.
3．On hearing his father’s words, the boy felt ______.
A．relieved of long-held insecurities B．confused by the sudden attention
C．indifferent to his father’s apology D．upset about being ignored before
4．The story mainly tells us that ______.
A．teachers have great influences on students
B．it is important to express gratitude to others
C．everyone needs to be recognized and appreciated
D．parents should pay more attention to their children
10
(2025届北京市门头沟区高三下学期3月综合练习（一模）英语试题)When Sarah was 12 years old, she
was diagnosed with a rare condition that affected her ability to walk. Doctors told her she might never run again.
But Sarah refused to accept this. She had always loved running, and the thought of losing it was unbearable. With
determination and the support of her family, she began a long and difficult journey to regain her strength.
For months, Sarah underwent physical therapy, spending hours each day relearning how to move her legs.
Progress was slow, and there were days when she felt like giving up. But her mother always reminded her, “Every
step forward, no matter how small, is a victory.” These words became Sarah’s motto, pushing her to keep going.
She started by taking a few steps with a walker, then progressed to walking short distances on her own. Each
milestone, no matter how small, filled her with hope.
By the time she turned 15, Sarah had made significant progress. She could walk short distances without
assistance, but running still seemed like a distant dream. That’s when she met Coach Miller, a former marathon
runner who believed in her potential. He designed a special training program for Sarah, focusing on building her
endurance and confidence. “You have the heart of a runner,” he told her. “Now we just need to train your body to
keep up.”
The first time Sarah tried to run, she only managed a few steps before collapsing in tears. But Coach Miller
was there, encouraging her to try again. “Failure is just a step on the path to success,” he said. Over the next year,
Sarah trained tirelessly, gradually increasing her distance and speed. She faced setbacks, including muscle pain and
moments of self-doubt, but she never gave up.
At 17, Sarah entered her first race — a local 5K. She didn’t win, but she crossed the finish line with a smile
on her face. For Sarah, it wasn’t about winning; it was about proving to herself that she could do it. Today, Sarah is
a competitive runner and an inspiration to others facing challenges. Her story reminds us that with persistence and
support, even the toughest obstacles can be overcome.
1．What was Sarah’s initial reaction to her disease?
A．She accepted it immediately.B．She felt relieved to stop running.
C．She decided to focus on other hobbies.
D．She didn’t believe she couldn’t run again.
2．Which word would best describe Sarah’s mother’s words?
A．Imaginative. B．Encouraging. C．Constructive. D．Entertaining.
3．Why did Coach Miller’s training program focus on endurance and confidence?
A．Because Sarah needed to overcome physical and mental barriers.
B．Because Sarah had little potential in running long distances.
C．Because Sarah wanted to win races quickly.
D．Because Sarah suffered from muscle pain.
4．What did Sarah’s participation in the 5K race show?
A．Her need to impress others.
B．Her determination to win at all costs.
C．Her desire to prove her ability to herself.
D．Her acceptance of her physical limitations.
