阅读理解突破之细节理解题
一、高考命题取向
阅读理解的文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节理解对于理解全文内
容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。细节题在高考阅读理解中出现频率很高。高考英
语阅读理解题的细节题考点可能源自于段内的单句信息理解，也可以来自段落内或段落间综合信息理解。
考查内容主要涉及时间、地点、人物、事件、原因、结果、方式等，议论文中例证细节和定义类细节。
近3年全国高考细节理解题题量统计
年份
2020 2021 2022
卷名
新高考I卷 8 8 6
全国卷I（乙卷） 8 5 7
全国卷** 错误的表达 7 5 6
式 **（甲卷）
全国卷** 错误的表达 7 6 8
式 **
二.技巧点拨
细节理解题的共同特点是答案一般都能在文章中找到，当然，答案并不一定是文章中的原句，命题人
往往需要根据文章提供的信息重新组织语句供考生做出选择。如何解题？
关于简单细节判断：首先，题干定位关键词—扫描题干，根据关键词明确答题方向，如数字、时间、
原因、事件、目的、方式、现象、特征等；然后，查找原文找对应，用略读与查读技巧定位与关键词相关
的原文信息；最后，比较选项与原文的对应信息，直接锁定正确答案。
关于综合细节判断（需要对原文多处相关信息进行转换或整合）：首先，读题干，明确关键词和答题
方向；然后，定位与题干关键词相关的近义词、反义词或解释性信息；最后，利用正确选项特点（近义词
替换原文信息、变换原文语态、词性或词形、简化或概括原文、正话反说等），确定答案。
三、高考典例解析
简单细节判断
例1(2022·全国甲卷)
Theatres and Entertainment
St David's Hall
St David's Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff's
entertainment centre.With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David's Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms
Cardiff.It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and
classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshall cardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences
and comedy stars alike.It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn't been on the stage here.If you are looking for the
best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru's theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012.This special building is a
place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to
do creative things.Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, familyshows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children's shows for more than 100
years.Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK's touring shows, the New Theatre is
Cardiff's oldest surviving traditional theatre.Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
21.Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?
A.At the New Theatre.
B.At the Glee Club.
C.At Sherman Cymru.
D.At St David's Hall.
21.【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David's
Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”可知,每年一度的Welsh Proms Cardiff在圣大卫厅举办,故D项
正确。
22.What can people do at the Glee Club?
A.Watch musicals.
B.Enjoy comedies.
C.See family shows.
D.Do creative things.
22.【解析】选 B。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Every weekend this is ‘Wales’ premier comedy club
where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike.”可知,在Glee俱乐部可以欣赏喜
剧,故B项正确。
23.Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff's oldest surviving theatre?
A.www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
B.www.shermancymru.co.uk
C.www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
D.www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
23.【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句“Presenting the best of the West End along with the
pick of the UK's touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff's oldest surviving traditional theatre.”可知,新剧院是卡
迪夫现存最古老的传统剧院,结合最后一段提供的网址可知,A项正确。
例2 (2022·全国乙卷)
Henry Raeburn (1756—1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir
Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of
his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in
the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn's English
Raeburn ContemporariesSunday 26 Oct., 15.00 Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10
DUNCAN THOMSON JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Raeburn and Artist's
Characterisation in Training in the
Raeburn's Portraits 18th Century
Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 Thursday 13 Nov.,
NICHOLAS 13.10
PHILLIPSON MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday—Saturday 10.00—17.45 Sunday 12.00—17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24—26 December and 1 January
Admission
￡4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of ￡2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including
those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
21.What is the right time for attending Raeburn's English Contemporaries?
A.Sun. 26 Oct. B.Thurs. 30 Oct.
C.Thurs. 6 Nov. D.Thurs. 13 Nov.
21.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据表格Raeburn's English Contemporaries部分中的“Thursday 30 Oct.
(10月30日,星期四)”可知,在10月30日,星期四可以去参加Raeburn's English Contemporaries。故选B。
综合细节判断
例3 (2022·全国乙卷)
Henry Raeburn (1756—1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir
Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of
his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in
the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn's English
Raeburn Contemporaries
Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10
DUNCAN THOMSON JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Raeburn and Artist's
Characterisation in Training in the
Raeburn's Portraits 18th Century
Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 Thursday 13 Nov.,
NICHOLAS 13.10
PHILLIPSON MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday—Saturday 10.00—17.45 Sunday 12.00—17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24—26 December and 1 JanuaryAdmission
￡4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of ￡2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including
those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
22.How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission?
A.￡4. B.￡8.
C.￡12. D.￡16.
22.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Admission部分中的“￡4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an
adult are admitted free.(门票为4英镑。12岁以下儿童在一位成人陪同下免费入场。)”可知,一对夫妇应付
4+4=8英镑,两个12岁以下的儿童在成人陪同下免费,即入场费为8英镑。故选B。
23.How can full-time students get group discounts?
A.They should go on Sunday mornings.
B.They should come from art schools.
C.They must be led by teachers.
D.They must have ID cards with them.
23.【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据最后一段“所有全日制教育的学生,高至并包括那些学士学位水平的学
生,在有教师的组织团体中,均可享受每人2英镑的团体折扣入场费。”可知,全日制学生在有教师的组织团
体中,可以获得折扣,即他们必须由教师带领。故选C。
例4 (2022·全国乙卷)
In 1916, two girls of wealthy families, best friends from Auburn, N.Y.—Dorothy Woodruff and Rosamond
Underwood—traveled to a settlement in the Rocky Mountains to teach in a one-room schoolhouse. The girls had
gone to Smith College. They wore expensive clothes. So for them to move to Elkhead, Colo. to instruct the children
whose shoes were held together with string was a surprise. Their stay in Elkhead is the subject of Nothing
Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West by Dorothy Wickenden, who is a
magazine editor and Dorothy Woodruff's granddaughter.
Why did they go then? Well, they wanted to do something useful. Soon, however, they realized what they had
undertaken.
They moved in with a local family, the Harrisons, and, like them, had little privacy, rare baths, and a blanket of
snow on their quilt when they woke up in the morning. Some mornings, Rosamond and Dorothy would arrive at the
schoolhouse to find the children weeping from the cold. In spring, the snow was replaced by mud over ice.
In Wickenden's book, she expanded on the history of the West and also on feminism, which of course
influenced the girls' decision to go to Elkhead. A hair-raising section concerns the building of the railroads,which
entailed (牵涉) drilling through the Rockies, often in blinding snowstorms. The book ends with Rosamond and
Dorothy's return to Auburn.
Wickenden is a very good storyteller. The sweep of the land and the stoicism (坚忍) of the people move her to
some beautiful writing. Here is a picture of Dorothy Woodruff, on her horse, looking down from a hill top: “When
the sun slipped behind the mountains, it shed a rosy glow all around them. Then a full moon rose. The snow was
marked only by small animals: foxes, coyotes, mice, and varying hares, which turned white in the winter.”
24.Why did Dorothy and Rosamond go to the Rocky Mountains?
A.To teach in a school.
B.To study American history.
C.To write a book.
D.To do sightseeing.24.【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段“In 1916, two girls of wealthy families, best friends from Auburn,
N.Y.—Dorothy Woodruff and Rosamond Underwood—traveled to a settlement in the Rocky Mountains to teach in
a one-room schoolhouse. (1916年,来自纽约奥本市的两个为好朋友的富裕家庭的女孩——Dorothy Woodruff
和Rosamond Underwood——到落基山脉的一个定居地,在一间只有一个教室的校舍里教书。)”可知,Dorothy
和Rosamond去落基山脉是为了去学校教书。故选A。
四、模拟演练
A
(浙江省名校新高考研究联盟2023届高三第二次联考) “Why do you have 9,632 emails in your inbox (收
件箱)?”
I looked at my husband,“Um...is that a lot? How many are in your inbox?”
“About twenty,” he replied. I looked at my inbox. There were emails I had meant to deal with; emails from
customers and the kids’ schools with information I needed; there were time-sensitive offers I’d never got around to
investigating; endless updates from the social media platforms I subscribed to, and the rest I had kept just in case.
I realized that I had become an email hoarder (囤积者). I clearly had a problem and I needed to act. I paused
my work and began to delete unwanted emails. An hour later I made little progress.
“Just delete the whole lot,” my husband strongly suggested.
Could I do that? It was appealing. But I paused. I couldn’t. I did have a problem! Then I decided to
compromise. I kept the last month’s emails and deleted everything else. I looked at my almost empty inbox. Wow, it
felt so good.
To be honest, I feel genuine anxiety about deleting emails. FOMO (错失恐惧症) is a real problem for many
people like me with email issues. So many emails are “offers”. What if that amazing offer never comes up again?
But the fact is that they do...frequently. What’s more,these great offers are often time-sensitive and so we hang on
to them “just in case”, then miss the deadline anyway and still don’t delete them.
I found it useful to limit my emails to 50 and I use an email system which ensures all school emails go into a
separate inbox, so I can see at a glance when “Dress like a Roman” day or “Bring an onion to school” day (yes
really) is coming up! I feel more in control and organized now. I’m on top of my inbox. Now I’m off to handle the
cupboard under the stairs!
1. What was the author’s immediate reaction to her husband’s suggestion??
A. She approved of it. B. She felt annoyed at it.
C. She hesitated about it. D. She was astonished at it.
2. What led to the author’s anxiety about deleting emails?
A. The deadline that she forgot to meet.
B. The fact that she liked keeping emails.
C. The offer that she might never give.
D. The fear that she would miss out something.
3. What does the author do with her inbox at last?
A. Adopt an email system to classify all emails.
B. Separate unwanted emails into a new inbox.
C. Reply to school emails as soon as possible.
D. Set a restriction to the number of emails.
B
(2023届北京十一学校高三学部教与学质量诊断) Tara posted the picture of her daughter and Mr. Dan onFacebook and someone who recognized him reached out to her with his contact information. It turned out that Mr.
Dan’s wife died in March and he had been suffering from depression and anxiety ever since. The person on
Facebook told Tara that it was the first time they had seen Mr. Dan smile since the death of his wife. Knowing that,
Tara contacted Mr. Dan, and ever since Norah and the 82-year-old have developed a friendship unlike any other.
“She has shown me a depth of love, a depth that I didn’t know existed,” Mr. Dan told the reporter.
4.How did Tara know more about Mr. Dan?
A. From a news reporter. B. From a stranger.
C. From a shop assistant. D. From his neighbor.
C
(江苏省如皋市2022-2023学年度高三年级第一学期教学质量调研) This involved diverting (改道) the
Arno to cut off Pisa’s water supply and give Florence an outlet to the Mediterranean. In the early 1500s, with the
two city-states at war, the idea was under active consideration. Mr Cotte argues that a channel at the right of the
“Mona Lisa” is too wide to be a road, and is instead the dried-up bed of the Amo as da Vinci imagined it once his
plan had been adopted.
5.What was painted in the “Mona Lisa” according to Mr Cotte?
A. A part of da Vinci’s hometown as it was. B. An overhanging precipice and a fortress.
C. A pointed rock and a castellated tower. D. The dried-up bed of a river.
D
(2023 届江苏省盐城市、南京市高三年级第一次模拟考试) After monitoring the rats’ brain activity,
researchers from the University of California Los Angeles discovered electrical activity in a region known as the
hippocampus neurons (海马体神经元) differed depending on whether the rats were placed in real-world or VR
environments. The new findings are significant as the hippocampus is a primary driver of learning and memory in
the brain.
When rats walk around in real life, electrical activity in the hippocampus appears to synchronize (同步发生)
at a rate of eight heartbeats per second. Heartbeats at this frequency are generally known as “theta (Ѳ) waves”, with
stronger Ѳ waves seeming to improve the brain's ability to learn and keep sensory information. When placed in a
VR environment, the rat’s Ѳ waves became stronger.
6. According to the passage, why are the new findings important?
A. VR’s contributions to learning have finally been identified.
B. VR can affect electrical activity in the hippocampus neurons.
C. VR produces the same effects on brains as real environments.
D. VR is likely to become another driver for learning and memory.
7. What can we learn about Ѳ waves?
A. They don’t respond to different brain rhythms.
B. They remain stable in different environments.
C. They affect how human perceive knowledge.
D. They have little to do with the rate of heartbeats.
E
(山东省潍坊市2023届高三学科核心素养测评) Almost a decade ago, we wrote, “Without applied research
on how to best communicate science online, we risk creating a future where the dynamics of online communication
systems have a stronger impact on public views about science than the specific research that we as scientists aretrying to communicate.” Since then, the footprint of subscription-based news content has slowly decreased.
Meanwhile, various information, either true or false, increasingly dominates social media. Partly as a result,
extreme public views on issues such as COVID-19 vaccines or climate change emerge and grow separate.
8. What is the function of applied research on how to communicate science online?
A. To diversify the ways of communicating science.
B. To help the public correctly understand science.
C. To promote the development of social media.
D. To control online communication systems.
F
(北京市海淀区 2023 届期末试题) The technique relies on NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite
System (CYGNSS), a constellation of eight micro-satellites used to predict hurricanes that calculate wind speeds
above the ocean by measuring the roughness of surface waters. As the satellites are continuously recording, Ruf and
Evans realised that they collect a great deal of additional data. It was while analysing these data that they noticed
some differences-times where the surface of the ocean appeared to be much smoother than it should, given the
prevailing wind (盛行风) conditions.
Knowing that water isn’t roughened as much when it contains a lot of floating material, Ruf and Evans
identified a pattern that linked areas of unusual smoothness and predicted microplastic distributions. They found
that the difference between their measurements, and how much rougher the surface would be if winds of the same
speed were blowing across clear water, was “highly correlated with the presence of microplastics, and the degree of
the difference also correlated with the concentration of the plastics.”
9. According to the passage, CYGNSS ________.
A. has offered data about the repeatable seasonal pattern
B. guides research ships to gather data about sea animals
C. provides unexpected data about the changes of sea surface
D. was designed to measure the distribution of ocean microplastics
10. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Microplastics will end up in the stomachs of the ocean organisms.
B. Mlicroplastics play a vital role in the yearly ocean circulation changes.
C. The surface of the ocean can get smoother with more microplastics in it.
D. The new way of tracking microplastics has helped prevent ocean pollution.
G
(江苏省镇江市2022-2023年度第一学期高三期中试卷) Slowly but surely, offices are beginning to reopen.
That means, the work-from-home lifestyle may be coming to a close. Why not spice it up a bit for this last stretch
of flexible living and book a killer vacation rental? Here are 4 rentals perfect for you.
San Antonio, Texas
Head deep into the heart of Texas for an enjoyable work-from-home experience at this 3-bedroom Lavaca
cottage. And you’ll find a fully private backyard that is perfect for the little ones. The house on its own is excellent,
but what is close to downtown San Antonia is like a cherry on top.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Set out for beautiful California and book this beach retreat. You’ll have both the beach and town within
walking distance. Charming Carmel has world-class restaurants, art galleries and wine tasting rooms. The beloved
treat shop is sure to get your kids on their best behavior!Scottsdale, Arizona
With over 300 days of sunshine and boundless outdoor activities, Arizona is an outdoor heaven for all ages.
Book this massive 5-bedroom desert house, and spend days hiking. Then cool off back at home in your private pool
overlooking the mountains. If you’re working from home, you can soak in some pretty evenings and desert sunsets.
When you’re not enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, walk into Scottsdale’s modern downtown district for dinner.
The Catskills, New York
Surround yourself with nature while you work-from-home at this quiet and private, 4-acre red cottage in the
Catskills region. The charming 2-bedroom house has a huge industrial kitchen, private hot tub and a barbecue.
When you have to go back to civilization, the lovable mountain town of Woodstock is just 10 minutes away.
11. What do the four rentals have in common?
A. They have a private backyard. B. They are close to the beach.
C. They provide a barbecue. D. They are near the town or downtown.
H
(江苏省苏北六市2023届高三第一次调研英语试题) Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without mountains
of wrapping paper covering the floor on 25 December. Or would it?
A rise in interest in crafting (手工艺), coupled with a greater awareness of the environment under lockdown,
has led to an increase in interest in furoshiki-the Japanese art of fabric wrapping this year.
Furoshiki are traditional Japanese cloths used to transport food, clothes or gifts. They are increasingly being
accepted by shoppers as an alternative to paper. The cloths are easy to use: gifts are placed in the centre of the
fabric, which is then tucked (卷起) around the object and fastened with a knot (结).
Because fabric is so much more malleable (可塑的) than wrapping paper, it can be used to make even the
most awkward-shaped gifts look professionally wrapped. The Covid-19 pandemic(大流行病) has brought the
environment into a new focus for people, causing people all to make more environmentally conscious decisions
around what we buy.
Part of the appeal of fabric wrapping is that it is a present in itself. The receiver can not only enjoy a
beautifully wrapped gift but can then reuse the cloth to give a gift of their own.
Some customers use their cloth within family or friendship circles, so that it eventually makes its way back to
them. There’s a certain magic and tradition in passing it from person to person.
Then there’s the rising interest in craft. Fabric wrapping is often handmade. Compared to standard wrapping
paper, fabric wrapping offers more chances to experiment with different folding techniques and the way it lends
itself to botanical decoration. There is a huge appetite for people wanting to learn new craft skills and perhaps
create their own gifts for friends and family.
The practice of using furoshiki became widespread during Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868), when people
bundled (捆) their clothes in fabric while visiting public baths. The custom was generally the preserve of older
people in Japan, but younger generations are getting on board as a result of the pandemic. They have started to
reconsider their ways of life.
12. Which of the following can best describe furoshiki?
A. Sustainable. B. Wasteful. C. Complex to knot. D. Awkward to carry.
13. What is the advantage of furoshiki over standard wrapping paper?
A. It has less human touch. B. It improves gardening skills.
C. It stimulates appetite for food. D. It offers more space for creativity.
14. Why does furoshiki begin to be accepted by younger people?
A. It has a long family tradition. B. Pandemic promotes green rethink.
C. Public baths are gaining popularity. D. It’s their turn to preserve the custom.I
（潮南区2022-2023学年度第二学期期初高三摸底考试）
Spring is coming, and if you’ re not planning on making the most of the great weather, then you’ re seriously
missing out. Staying in the UK is an option but, with the chances of rain hardly getting any lower, who would really
want to? There are some great spring trips abroad below, offering excitement and relaxation.
Generator Dublin
Thinking of celebrating St Patrick’s Day at the source? If you’ re heading to Ireland’s capital, check out
fashionable hotel Generator Dublin, which will be getting into the spirit with drinks deals, great room rates and a
performance from First Day Lions.
Located in the centre of the city, it’s close to everything from Dublin Castle to the Guinness Storehouse.
The Living Project
Time spent in nature can help relax body and mind, and the Living Project is launching a series of new
mindful activities.
With locations in Dartmoor and the Knoydart islands, it lets you choose from a range of shared experiences
ranging from yoga (瑜伽) to guided breath work.
Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has launched its second ship, Valiant Lady, which will sail Europe while her sister ship, Scarlet
Lady, takes care of the Caribbean.
Equipped with 1,330 impressive rooms and 78 “RockStar Quarters”, she also has two “Massive Suites” with
their own private hot tub (浴缸). You can also expect first-class entertainment and dining experiences organized
by Michelin-starred cooks.
Lonely Planet’s Guide
As we become aware of how to cut down our carbon footprint, train travel becomes popular. Not only is it
better for the planet, it can also take you through less frequented landscapes at a slower pace.
Lonely Planet has highlighted dozens of routes which cross the European continent.
15. What makes people take spring trips abroad instead of staying in the UK?
A. Weather B. Entertainment.
C. Food. D. Accommodation.
16. Which trip best suits people who enjoy nature?
A. Generator Dublin. B. The Living Project.
C. Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages. D. Lonely Planet’s Guide.
17. What can people do in Lonely Planet’s Guide?
A. Enjoy unfrequented landscapes. B. Walk at a slower pace.
C. Highlight dozens of routes. D. Travel on foot.
J
(四川遂宁市高中2023届三诊考试) At the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Halfway in the women’s
slalom(障碍滑雪)race, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin took a commanding lead over the greatest women’s slalom
skiers in the world. On her final run, she burst from the start house at a breakneck speed, snaking around the
poles in crazy rhythm.
Skiing has always been a significant part of Mikaela’s life. Her mom raced and coached skiing and her dad ski
raced all through college. The Shiffrins taught Mikaela and her brother, Taylor, to ski at a very young age. At the
age of two and a half, Mikaela made her first ski run on plastic skis. From ages 8 to 11, she worked hard, practicing
hundreds of training runs on small hills repeatedly to develop the correct techniques of slalom skiing.
When Mikaela was 11, she attended the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. Shetook classes, studied, and practiced her skiing crazily. According to Kirk Dwyer, Burke Mountain Academy
headmaster, “It was the degree of Mikaela’s effort to be the best that distinguished her from others. Her
commitment to conditioning, having proper sleep, eating correctly, doing the drills, and watching video was
unusual for an 11 to 13-year-old. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now.”
By the time she was 17, she had already won her first World Cup race.
Working hard is a full-time job for Mikaela. Even her off-season is work time. In the summer, when Mikaela is
off the ski slopes and in the gym, her daily training consists of six to seven hours of weight lifting, swimming, and
biking to improve her core strength and flexibility. She does all of this so that she can dash down slopes at speeds
topping 50 miles per hour while cutting back and forth around gates with astonishing precision.
“If you have passion for your targets, whatever they are,” she says, “the sky is the limit. Give it your all!”
18. What can we learn from paragraph 2?
A. Mikaela came from a skiing family.
B. Mikaela’s mother taught her to ski first.
C. Mikaela trained harder than her brother.
D. Mikaela’s father coached skiing in colleges.
