【好题汇编】2024 年高考英语二模试题分类汇编（新高考专用)
专题 02 阅读理解（记叙文）
（2024·浙江宁波·二模）The day I met Hani Irmawati, she stood alone in the parking lot of the International
school, a shy seventeen-year-old in worn clothing. Despite the school’s policy against Indonesian students, she
approached me, begging to improve her English. When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job
search, she quietly expressed her dream of attending an American university.
Moved by her determination, I volunteered to help her after school. Each day, Hani woke at dawn, studying
on the bus to her public high school, then joining me in the afternoon, exhausted but eager to learn. Despite her
struggles with college-level English, her perseverance amazed me.
Hani’s family lived modestly, her parents working as a custodian and a maid. Their income couldn’t support
her American university aspirations, dampening my initial optimism.
In December 1998, a scholarship opportunity arose, but upon reviewing the requirements, I despaired. Hani
lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of applicants. Despite my
discouragement, she remained resolute, asking me to submit her application. Unable to refuse, I completed the
application, highlighting her courage and perseverance. I warned her of slim acceptance odds, but she remained
steadfast.
In the following weeks, Hani intensified her English studies, and I arranged for her to take the Test of
English Fluency. The computerized test posed a significant challenge for her. Just before departing for the test, she
received a letter from the scholarship association. I began reading the letter with her, only to discover she’d been
accepted.
Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my shock. In that moment, I
realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and
the courage to believe in oneself.
1．What motivated Hani to improve her English?
A．Pressure from family members. B．Curiosity about foreign languages.
C．Job prospects in the local community. D．Ambition of entering an American university.
2．What can we infer about the difficulties that Hani had?
A．Hani’s parents were unsupportive of her dream.
B．Hani was uninterested in extracurricular activities.
C．Hani’s application form was not submitted on time.
D．Hani was not academically qualified for the scholarship.
3．How did the author likely feel upon discovering Hani’s acceptance to the scholarship?
A．Surprised and proud. B．Relieved but envious.
C．Touched and honored. D．Shocked but concerned.
4．Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．From Shyness to Success B．A Scholar’s Journey
C．The Power of Perseverance D．Hani’s Unrealistic Dream【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了17岁女孩Hani Irmawati为了自己上大学的梦想，努力学习英
语，最终获得了奖学金被大学录取的故事。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job search, she quietly
expressed her dream of attending an American university.(当我询问她的动机时，她希望在当地找工作，她平静
地表达了她上美国大学的梦想)”可知，进入美国大学这一抱负促使哈尼提高她的英语水平。故选D。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Hani lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of
applicants.(哈尼缺乏申请者典型的课外经验和标准化考试成绩)”可知，哈尼在学术上不符合获得奖学金的条
件。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my
shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the
drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself.(我喜出望外地庆祝，而哈尼静静地站在那里，也许被
我的震惊弄糊涂了。在那一刻，我意识到哈尼一直都知道的事情：成功不仅需要智慧，还需要坚持不懈的
动力和相信自己的勇气)”可知，当作者得知哈尼获得奖学金时，他感到惊讶和自豪。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my
shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the
drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself.(我喜出望外地庆祝，而哈尼静静地站在那里，也许被
我的震惊弄糊涂了。在那一刻，我意识到哈尼一直都知道的事情：成功不仅需要智慧，还需要坚持不懈的
动力和相信自己的勇气)”结合文章主要讲述了17岁女孩Hani Irmawati为了自己上大学的梦想，努力学习英
语，最终获得了奖学金被大学录取的故事。可知，C选项“毅力的力量”最符合文章标题。故选C。
（2024·浙江嘉兴·二模）I have always been proud of my handwriting, a skill I was taught in grade school.
The teacher was teaching us the Palmer Penmanship Method, drilling into us the importance of forming big flowing
lines when we wrote g’s and s’s as well as beautiful f’s that in my mind were like fairy tale princesses wearing
fancy hats while extending their right foot. We were strictly prohibited from using block letters on our homework,
as they lack the beauty.
Now it becomes apparent that young people no longer learn cursive(草书). They type everything, mostly on
their phones. Beautiful handwriting is a thing of the past. This has become a source of great sadness among
traditionalists.
But recently something happened that shook my faith in cursive. To my complete disbelief, not one but two of
my close friends complained about the handwriting on my postcards. They were grateful for the beautiful postcards
I regularly sent, but they said they honestly couldn't read a thing I had written. One friend went so far as to ask if I
could use block letters next time so that she could understand what I was writing.
Initially, I was angry. I had made the effort to cover an entire postcard with what I viewed as not just
handwriting but calligraphy. But then I showed an English friend a postcard I'd just written, and he said that the
only thing that was readily understandable was the letters “U. S. A．” The rest of it, he politely suggested, looked
like “chicken scrawl”.Looking at the postcard dispassionately, I unwillingly admit that he has a point. All the m’s and n’s run
together, and the l’s look like l’s. The a’s are indistinguishable from the q’s. So, from now on, I'm taking their
advice and using block letters to communicate.
In fact, I just now sent an old friend a postcard. But this time, I simply wrote—in big block letters:
DEAR ALICE:
HI.
JOE.
I hope she gets the message.
5．What do we know about the Palmer Penmanship Method?
A．It is characterized by big flowing lines. B．It is rarely appreciated by traditionalists.
C．It was not allowed in students'homework.D．It is viewed as a trend in handwriting styles.
6．What weakened the writer’s belief in cursive?
A．The popularity of block letters in recent times.
B．The younger generation’s disinterest in cursive.
C．His friends’ failure to comprehend his postcards.
D．His English friend's suggestion on postcard design.
7．Why did the writer switch to block letters for communication?
A．To deliver his message clearly. B．To improve his handwriting skills.
C．To win praise from his friends. D．To show his passion for calligraphy.
8．What is the text mainly about?
A．The wide use of cursive. B．The sad decline of cursive.
C．The value of preserving cursive. D．The technique of writing in cursive.
【答案】5．A 6．C 7．A 8．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从小学时对自己的草书书法感到自豪，到意识到现代趋势使草
书变得不那么实用和容易理解的历程。尽管作者的朋友们很欣赏草书的美丽，但看不懂他们手写的明信片，
所以为了清晰起见，他决定改用印刷体。这一转变象征着一个更广泛的社会转变，从手写交流向打字交流
转变，显示了传统美感与实际易读性之间的斗争。
5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The teacher was teaching us the Palmer Penmanship Method, drilling into us
the importance of forming big flowing lines when we wrote g’s and s’s as well as beautiful f’s that in my mind were
like fairy tale princesses wearing fancy hats while extending their right foot.”（老师正在教我们帕尔默书法法，
在我们写g和s以及美丽的f时，向我们灌输形成大而流畅的线条的重要性，在我的脑海中，f就像童话故
事中的公主戴着华丽的帽子，同时伸出右脚）可知，帕尔默书法它的特点是线条大而流畅。故选A项。
6．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But recently something happened that shook my faith in cursive. To my
complete disbelief, not one but two of my close friends complained about the handwriting on my postcards. They
were grateful for the beautiful postcards I regularly sent, but they said they honestly couldn't read a thing I hadwritten.”（但最近发生的一件事动摇了我对草书的信心。让我完全难以置信的是，我的两个好朋友竟然抱
怨我明信片上的字迹。他们很感激我定期寄给他们的漂亮明信片，但他们说他们真的看不懂我写的东西）
可知，作者朋友们无法理解他的明信片削弱了作者对草书的信念。故选C项。
7．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Looking at the postcard dispassionately, I unwillingly admit that he has a
point. All the m’s and n’s run together, and the l’s look like l’s. The a’s are indistinguishable from the q’s. So, from
now on, I'm taking their advice and using block letters to communicate.”（冷静地看着明信片，我不情愿地承认
他说得有道理。所有的m和n连在一起，l看起来像l。a和q是无法区分的。所以，从现在开始，我接受
他们的建议，用大写字母交流）可知，作者改用大写字母来交流是为了清楚地传达他的信息。故选A项。
8．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第二段“Now it becomes apparent that young people no longer learn
cursive. They type everything, mostly on their phones. Beautiful handwriting is a thing of the past. This has become
a source of great sadness among traditionalists.”（现在很明显，年轻人不再学草书了。他们用手机打字。漂亮
的书法是过去的事了。这已经成为传统主义者巨大悲伤的来源）可知，文章主要讲的是草书可悲的衰落。
故选B项。
（2024·浙江台州·二模）In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor
land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many
soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were
surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with
large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in
1836.
Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to
stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in
1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he
wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much
burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood
handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away
cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.
Demand for Deere’s plows increased sharply, but production was limited by the shortage of polished steel.
Initially, Deere could only produce a few plows each year. However, Deere’s persistence paid off as he sourced
cheaper steel from Pittsburgh. Amazingly, in 1857, his company manufactured and sold 10, 000 plows!
Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year.
While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere
plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That
same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark.
9．What was the main problem the newly settled farmers met?
A．A shortage of fresh water. B．A lack of rich farming land.
C．The trouble in handling the soil on plows.D．The difficulty of growing plants in season.
10．Which aspect of the new plow does paragraph 2 focus on?
A．Its unique features. B．Its operating method.C．Its invention process. D．Its working efficiency.
11．The last paragraph is mainly about Deere plows’____.
A．wide recognition B．marketing strategy
C．technical standards D．production challenges
12．Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．A Famed Farmer B．A Successful Company
C．A Sticky Problem D．A Historical Experiment
【答案】9．C 10．C 11．A 12．C
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了19世纪初期，新英格兰的农民迁移到中西部地区寻找肥沃的土地进行
耕作，但遇到了土壤粘附铁犁的问题，铁匠约翰·迪尔发明了一种新犁来解决这一难题。
9．细节理解题。根据第一段“Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—
water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds
to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles.(不幸的是，许多人很快就觉得自己
像站在海洋中央的口渴的水手——到处都是水，却没有一滴可喝的。他们周围都是肥沃的土壤，但每隔几
秒钟就得停下来，用大木桨清除铁犁上的粘性泥土)”可知，新定居的农民遇到的主要问题是处理犁上的泥
土很麻烦。故选C项。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段“Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he
knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he
visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began
making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would
fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed
a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade
from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.(迪尔决定调查这个问题。
从他之前对犁的研究中，他知道泥土不太可能粘在高度抛光的金属上。当他在1837年参观一家锯木厂时，
注意到一把断了的钢锯时，这种想法就在他的脑海里。迪尔把它带回家，开始制作更好的犁。他想要的犁
必须以一个尖锐的角度深深地切入土壤，这样泥土才能掉下来，但它不能给拉它的马带来太大的负担。经
过几次实验，迪尔制造了一种以木柄为特色的新犁。它被证明是成功的。与老式的铁制犁不同，迪尔的犁
不仅有一个可以干净地清除泥土的刀片，而且还能更有效、更迅速地翻土)”可知，本段关注的是新犁的发
明过程。故选C项。
11．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple
new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation
among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a
demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as
its trademark.(迪尔是个追求完美的人，他不断改进自己的犁，一年之内就推出了多个新版本。虽然这降低
了他的生产能力，但却确保了迪尔在客户中树立了良好的声誉。19世纪70年代，迪尔的犁在法国的一次演示中脱颖而出，从此名扬世界。在同一十年里，他的公司制造了第一辆乘坐式犁，并设计了跳跃的鹿作
为其商标)”可知，本段主要讲述了迪尔犁获得广泛的认可。故选A项。
12．主旨大意题。根据第一段“In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their
poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately,
many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were
surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with
large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in
1836.(19世纪初，新英格兰的农民厌倦了与贫瘠的土地作斗争，来到中西部。在伊利诺斯州和爱荷华州，
他们发现了肥沃的黑土。不幸的是，许多人很快就觉得自己像站在海洋中央的口渴的水手——到处都是水，
却没有一滴可喝的。他们周围都是肥沃的土壤，但每隔几秒钟就得停下来，用大木桨清除铁犁上的粘性泥
土。这种困境引起了1836年搬到伊利诺斯州的铁匠约翰·迪尔的注意)”以及纵观全文可知，本文讲述了19
世纪初期，新英格兰的农民迁移到中西部地区寻找肥沃的土地进行耕作，但遇到了土壤粘附铁犁的问题，
铁匠约翰·迪尔发明了一种新犁来解决这一难题，所以C项“A Sticky Problem(棘手的问题)”是本文最好的
标题。故选C项。
（2024·广东广州·二模）Occasionally, doctors become patients too. While I wouldn’t wish ill-health on
anyone, it can be an inspiring lesson for medical professionals to suddenly be on the other side.
This happened to me a few months ago when I had a kidney stone, which had decided to make its unwelcome
presence known in a rather romantic fashion just as I was going out for dinner. The pain came from absolutely
nowhere but within minutes I was incapacitated. I was quite taken aback by how astonishingly painful it was.
As a doctor, I initially refused to believe that anything was seriously wrong, because I have witnessed
countless individuals come to the emergency room convinced they are dying only for nothing more than trapped
wind and then creep (蹑手蹑脚) out as they burp (打嗝) loudly and the pain disappears. However, the unbearable
pain continued to exist, forcing me to acknowledge that this was indeed more than just a stubborn burp,
I was particularly pleased to read afterwards in a medical textbook that renal colic, as the pain is known, is the
“most painful event a person can endure, often described as being worse than childbirth”. It’s no wonder chronic
(慢性的) pain drives people mad. While doctors talk about pain and its management, it’s hard to put into words
how exhausting it really is until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
During my time in hospital, I interacted with numerous doctors, each exhibiting professionalism and kindness
but one stuck out in my mind. He was actually the most junior of them all, but something about his manner was
incredibly calming and comforting. Whenever he came to my bed to speak to me, he knelt down so he was at my
eye level. This simple act rid me of the stress that other healthcare professionals unintentionally projected. Just
kneeling down made all the difference.
Experiencing the role reversal of doctor-turned-patient provided me with profound insights into the realities of
pain and effective patient care.
13．What does the underlined phrase taken aback in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Shocked. B．Impressed. C．Annoyed. D．Moved.
14．What did the author initially think of those patients in the emergency room?
A．Pitiful. B．Understandable. C．Embarrassing. D．Ridiculous.15．What impressed the author most during his stay in hospital?
A．The intense pain caused by the kidney stone. B．A small gesture bringing ease and relief.
C．Stress caused by the healthcare workers.D．Doctors with professionalism and kindness.
16．What lesson did the author learn from this experience?
A．Experience must be bought. B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. D．Health is not valued till sickness comes.
【答案】13．A 14．D 15．B 16．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在经历了从医生到病人的角色转变后，对疼痛和有效的病人
护理有了深刻的见解。
13．短语猜测题。根据划线短语后面的“by how astonishingly painful it was”可知，作者意识到了这种痛多
么惊人，由此可推测，这里是说作者被这种惊人的痛苦给震惊到了。taken back意为“震惊”，和shocked
意思相近。故选A。
14．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“As a doctor, I initially refused to believe that anything was seriously wrong,
because I have witnessed countless individuals come to the emergency room convinced they are dying only for
nothing more than trapped wind and then creep (蹑手蹑脚) out as they burp (打嗝) loudly and the pain disappears.
(作为一名医生，我最初拒绝相信有什么严重的问题，因为我目睹了无数人来到急诊室，确信他们会仅仅因
肠积气而死，然后当他们大声打了个嗝疼痛消失时就蹑手蹑脚出去了。)”可推知，作者目睹了无数病人因
为小病小痛来到急诊室的表现，觉得他们的反应非常荒诞。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“During my time in hospital, I interacted with numerous doctors, each
exhibiting professionalism and kindness but one stuck out in my mind.(在住院期间，我与许多医生互动，每一
位医生都表现出专业精神和善良，但有一位医生在我脑海中挥之不去。)”和“This simple act rid me of the
stress that other healthcare professionals unintentionally projected. Just kneeling down made all the difference.(这
个简单的举动让我摆脱了其他医疗专业人员无意中投射出来的压力。只是跪下来就完全不同了。)”可推测
出，在住院时，一位医生的简单举动让作者感到放松和宽慰。故选B。
16．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“While I wouldn’t wish ill-health on anyone, it can be an inspiring lesson for
medical professionals to suddenly be on the other side.(虽然我不希望任何人身体不好，但对于医疗专业人员来
说，突然站在另一边可能是一个鼓舞人心的教训。)”和最后一段“Experiencing the role reversal of doctor-
turned-patient provided me with profound insights into the realities of pain and effective patient care.(经历了医生
转变为病人的角色转变，让我对疼痛和有效的病人护理的现实有了深刻的见解。)”可推测出，由医生转变
为病人的经历让作者明白了设身处地为病人着想的重要性。故选C。
（2024·广东韶关·二模）For nearly two decades, a thin, sun-burnt postal worker could frequently be seen
carrying packages along a dangerous mountain trail in the Taihang Mountains.
The 10-kilometer-long route, which is between 20 centimeters and 1 meter wide, is known as the “cat road”
by locals, meaning that it is so dangerous that only cats could walk on it. Whereas, Zhao Yuefang, a postal worker
in Ewu township in Huguan county, Shanxi province, had to walk the route every day to deliver mail.Every day at the crack of dawn, he would start his journey along the “cat road”. From picking up the day’s
post to delivering it to villagers and returning along the same route, it took Zhao four days. During rainy and snowy
seasons, the mountain road, part of which hugs the cliffs, would become slippery and dangerous. One day in the
winter of 2003, the “cat road” was covered in thick snow and he slipped off the trail. Fortunately, he was able to
stop his sharp descent by grabbing a tree branch and slowly managed to climb to safety.
By 2012, Zhao had walked more than 300,000 km and delivered over 800,000 pieces of mail. Born and
raised in the deep mountains, Zhao truly understands the significance of mail deliveries to villagers. “They depend
on the mail to keep in touch with the outside world,” he said. “Their sheer joy written on their face while receiving
any post struck me,” he added.
In 2012, a 67-km-long tourist highway was built and gone were those days when Zhao risked his life to walk
on the “cat road”. But Zhao was even busier than before. “The number of packages I handle daily now exceeds the
number I used to deal with in the past,” said Zhao, adding that villagers are turning to online shopping and ordering
more and more goods by post.
17．Why is the mountain trail referred to as “cat road”?
A．It’s shaped like a cat. B．It’s intended for cats.
C．It is too narrow and risky. D．It rains cats and dogs there.
18．What does the word “descent” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Fall. B．Pain.
C．Turn. D．Landing.
19．According to the passage, which words can best describe Zhao?
A．Persistent and dedicated. B．Diligent and ambitious.
C．Considerate and confident. D．Courageous and generous.
20．What has always motivated Zhao’s enthusiasm for his job?
A．The villagers’ respect for him.
B．His being born and raised there.
C．Today’s huge number of the packages.
D．The value of the deliveries to the locals.
【答案】17．C 18．A 19．A 20．D
【导语】本文是记叙文。它讲述了一位名叫赵岳芳的邮政工作人员在太行山的危险山路上投递邮件的故事，
通过描述他的工作经历和所面临的挑战，展现了其坚持不懈和奉献精神。
17．细节理解题。根据第二段“The 10-kilometer-long route, which is between 20 centimeters and 1 meter wide,
is known as the “cat road” by locals, meaning that it is so dangerous that only cats could walk on it.(这条路长10
公里，宽20厘米到1米，被当地人称为“猫路”，意思是这条路非常危险，只有猫才能在上面走)”可知，
因为这条路太窄，风险太大，只有猫才能在上面走，所以被称为“猫路”。故选C项。
18．词句猜测题。根据前文“One day in the winter of 2003, the “cat road” was covered in thick snow and heslipped off the trail.(2003 年冬天的一天，“猫路”被厚厚的积雪覆盖，他滑下了小路)”在结合后文
“grabbing a tree branch(抓住一根树枝)”可知，他滑下了小路，但是他抓住一根树枝，应是阻止了急剧的下
降，推知descent意为“下降”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。
19．推理判断题。根据第一段“For nearly two decades, a thin, sun-burnt postal worker could frequently be seen
carrying packages along a dangerous mountain trail in the Taihang Mountains.(近二十年来，在太行山的一条危
险的山路上，经常可以看到一个瘦削的、被太阳晒得黝黑的邮递员拎着包裹)”以及第三段“Every day at the
crack of dawn, he would start his journey along the “cat road”. From picking up the day’s post to delivering it to
villagers and returning along the same route, it took Zhao four days. During rainy and snowy seasons, the mountain
road, part of which hugs the cliffs, would become slippery and dangerous.(每天天一亮，他就沿着“猫路”出发。
从取当天的邮件到把邮件送到村民手中，再沿着同一条路线返回，赵花了四天时间。在雨季和雪季，这条
山道会变得很滑很危险，因为有一部分山道紧靠悬崖)”可知，赵岳芳20年来一直在太行山一条被称为“猫
路”的危险山路上投递邮件，他坚持不懈、有奉献精神，即使路线危险也不放弃，因此最能描述他的词语
是“Persistent and dedicated(坚持不懈和奉献的)”。故选A项。
20．推理判断题。根据第二段“Born and raised in the deep mountains, Zhao truly understands the significance
of mail deliveries to villagers. “They depend on the mail to keep in touch with the outside world,” he said. “Their
sheer joy written on their face while receiving any post struck me,” he added.(在深山中出生和长大的赵真正理解
给村民送邮件的意义。“他们依靠邮件与外界保持联系，”他说。他补充说：“他们在收到任何邮件时脸
上写着的那种纯粹的快乐让我印象深刻。”)”可知，赵出生长大在深山，他真切理解邮件传递对于村民的
重要性，所以是邮件传递的价值一直激励着赵对于工作的热情。故选D项。
（2024·广东湛江·二模）Lexi is just a little girl from Canada who found herself in a heart-stopping situation.
It started off as a normal car trip. Angela Shymanski, Lexi’s mom, was at the wheel, navigating the tricky roads of
the Rockies with her daughter Lexi and her baby Peter in the car. An unexpected animal ran into the road. Angela
swerved (突然转向) to avoid the animal. Unfortunately, their car was off the road, falling down a steep
embankment (路堤).
The crash was nothing short of terrifying. Angela ended up with a broken back. She was unconscious, and
unable to help her babies. Meanwhile, baby Peter’s cries echoed in the chaos. But Lexi, only five years old, didn’t
freeze. Instead, she showed courage that would leave many grown-ups in awe.
She quickly jumped into action. The little girl, without even shoes on her feet, wrestled free from her seatbelt
and climbed the 40-foot embankment. Once she reached the top, Lexi did everything she could to flag down a
passing car in order to get help for her mom and brother.
Lexi’s insistence finally paid off. A car stopped, and the people inside didn’t hesitate to help her call for
emergency services. When the paramedics (护理人员) arrived, they found Angela in a severe state, and her heart
had stopped. Thankfully, they managed to bring her back.
Lexi’s dad, reflecting on the incident, couldn’t help but be amazed by his daughter’s bravery. He stressed how
important it is for kids to be prepared for emergencies, shocked at how Lexi remembered and acted on what she had
been taught. It’s a powerful reminder of what kids can do when push comes to shove.
And Lexi’s heroism didn’t go unnoticed. She was awarded a Bronze Medal for Bravery by the police. But for
the Shymanskis, the real prize was being back in each other’s arms, safe and sound.21．What caused the accident?
A．The tough road. B．The children’s noise.
C．A car that suddenly swerved. D．An animal appearing suddenly.
22．What was Lexi’s first move after the accident?
A．Putting on her shoes. B．Managing to get out of the car.
C．Flagging down a passing car. D．Scaling the 40-foot embankment.
23．What can we learn about Lexi from paragraph 5?
A．Her heroic action deserved recognition. B．Her dad knew her daughter well enough.
C．She had learned how to deal with emergencies. D．It was important for her to face some emergencies.
24．Which of the following can best describe Lexi?
A．Brave and honest. B．Calm and courageous.
C．Thoughtful but stubborn. D．Caring but naughty.
【答案】21．D 22．B 23．C 24．B
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了加拿大的一名小女孩Lexi在一次车祸中表现出非凡的勇气和冷静，她爬上
40英尺高的路堤去寻求帮助，成功地挽救了她的妈妈和弟弟的生命。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段“An unexpected animal ran into the road. Angela swerved (突然转向) to avoid
the animal. Unfortunately, their car was off the road, falling down a steep embankment (路堤). (一只意想不到的
动物跑到了路上。安吉拉突然转向以避开那只动物。不幸的是，他们的车偏离了道路，掉下了陡峭的路
堤。)”可知，事故的原因是一只意外冲到路上的动物。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据第三段“The little girl, without even shoes on her feet, wrestled free from her seatbelt and
climbed the 40-foot embankment. (小女孩连鞋都没穿，她挣脱了安全带，爬上了40英尺高的堤坝。)”可知，
事故发生后，Lexi首先设法从车里出来。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据第五段“He stressed how important it is for kids to be prepared for emergencies, shocked
at how Lexi remembered and acted on what she had been taught. (他强调了孩子们为紧急情况做好准备的重要
性，并对莱西如何记住并按照她所教的内容行事感到震惊。)”可知，Lexi学习过如何应对紧急情况。故选
C。
24．推理判断题。根据第二段“Instead, she showed courage that would leave many grown-ups in awe. (相反，
她表现出的勇气会让许多成年人敬畏。)”以及第三段“She quickly jumped into action. The little girl, without
even shoes on her feet, wrestled free from her seatbelt and climbed the 40-foot embankment. Once she reached the
top, Lexi did everything she could to flag down a passing car in order to get help for her mom and brother. (她迅速
投入行动。小女孩连鞋都没穿，她挣脱了安全带，爬上了40英尺高的堤坝。到达山顶后，Lexi尽其所能拦
下一辆过往的汽车，以便为她的妈妈和弟弟寻求帮助。)”可知，Lexi在面对紧急情况时勇敢且冷静，最终
她成功地救了她的妈妈和弟弟，说明了Lexi冷静、勇敢。故选B。
（2024·广东佛山·二模）He is a Chinese superstar, a piano genius who has sold millions of albums
worldwide. Lang Lang has also used his fame and fortune to help state schools around the world that lack music,warning at a 2019 awards ceremony in London that such lessons had become “a real challenge” for children in the
most disadvantaged communities.
Now he is bringing music to British state schools in an ambitious project that will set up modern “piano labs”
in needy schools across the nation. Each lab will have 20 to 30 keyboards. The plan is inspired by his programmes
in the US and China, in which he has invested tens of millions of pounds.
In the US, he has set up piano labs in 86 schools, giving 70,000 kids access to keyboards. In China, he has
installed them in 104 schools, enabling 110,000 children to make music. This is primarily for pupils aged seven to
12.
The first UK school to benefit is the Winns primary school in Waltham Forest, London’s 12th poorest area. It
will receive 30 keyboards within the next few weeks. Every lab is accompanied by a curriculum created by the
Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto and Lang Lang, with ongoing teacher-training, financial support, and
headphones, allowing group piano classes.
Asked what inspired him to support UK schools, Lang told the reporter: “We were able to identify many
similarities between state schools in the UK and public schools in the US in terms of the way access to music and
arts can be extremely limited when budgets are cut…I was so surprised by how music classes are never guaranteed.
The schools and teachers are incredible, and are so dedicated to providing their students with everything they can.
But it shocked me how access to music education can be so limited.”
His charity quotes the Greek philosopher Aristotle: “Music has the power of producing a certain effect on the
moral character of the soul, and if it has the power to do this, it is clear that the young must be directed to music
and must be educated in it.”
Lang Lang said: “When I visit our partner schools and see the joy on the students’ faces or hear from our
teachers about the progress students are making, I’m reminded of why we created this programme—to give
children an opportunity to discover what they’re capable of achieving and to find their voices through music.”
25．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To offer background information. B．To introduce an argument.
C．To discuss Lang Lang’s plans. D．To highlight Lang Lang’s reputation.
26．Which schools will Lang Lang help in Britain?
A．Private schools. B．Ambitious schools.
C．Remote schools. D．Disadvantaged schools.
27．Why did Lang Lang decide to support schools in Britain?
A．The teachers are doing a good job.
B．Music classes aren’t always available.
C．The budgets are always being cut.
D．The schools are dedicated to helping students.
28．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．Lang Lang—a kind and caring pianist
B．Lang Lang teaches the world to play piano
C．Chinese superstar brings music to British kidsD．Chinese piano genius looks for future piano stars
【答案】25．A 26．D 27．B 28．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了音乐家朗朗为英国的一些缺乏乐器设备的学校所做的贡献。
25．推理判断题。根据第一段“He is a Chinese superstar, a piano genius who has sold millions of albums
worldwide. Lang Lang has also used his fame and fortune to help state schools around the world that lack music,
warning at a 2019 awards ceremony in London that such lessons had become “a real challenge” for children in the
most disadvantaged communities.（他是中国的超级巨星，一个钢琴天才，在全球销售了数百万张专辑。郎
朗还利用自己的名声和财富帮助世界各地缺乏音乐的公立学校，他在2019年伦敦的一个颁奖典礼上警告说，
这些课程已经成为最弱势社区儿童的“真正挑战”。）”可知，本段主要介绍了钢琴天才朗朗的一些基本
信息，可推知，本段的目的是提供一些背景信息。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Now he is bringing music to British state schools in an ambitious project that
will set up modern “piano labs” in needy schools across the nation.（现在，他正在把音乐带到英国公立学校，
这是一个雄心勃勃的项目，将在全国各地的贫困学校建立现代“钢琴实验室”。）”可知，在英国，朗朗
帮助的是那些贫困学校，故选D。
27．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Asked what inspired him to support UK schools, Lang told the reporter:
“We were able to identify many similarities between state schools in the UK and public schools in the US in terms
of the way access to music and arts can be extremely limited when budgets are cut…I was so surprised by how
music classes are never guaranteed. The schools and teachers are incredible, and are so dedicated to providing their
students with everything they can. But it shocked me how access to music education can be so limited.（当被问及
是什么促使他支持英国的学校时，郎朗告诉记者：“我们发现英国的公立学校和美国的公立学校有很多相
似之处，在预算削减的情况下，音乐和艺术的机会非常有限……我很惊讶为什么音乐课从来没有得到保证。
学校和老师都很棒，他们竭尽所能地为学生提供一切。但让我震惊的是，接受音乐教育的机会竟然如此有
限。”）”可知，朗朗发现英国的公立学校在预算削减的情况下，音乐和艺术的机会非常有限，这使得他
有了要支持英国学校的想法，即朗朗决定帮助支持英国的学校是这些学校的音乐课不能得到保证。故选
B。
28．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章在第一段中交代了钢琴天才——朗朗的一些信息，进而在接下来的段落
中提到了朗朗计划在英国的贫困学校设立“钢琴实验室”的事情和朗朗决定帮助这些学校的动机及朗朗希
望他的帮助行为能够实现的，结合第三段的“In the US, he has set up piano labs in 86 schools, giving 70,000
kids access to keyboards. (在美国，他在86所学校建立了钢琴实验室，让7万名孩子接触到琴键)”，所以本
文的标题应为“中国巨星把音乐带给了英国的孩子”，故选C。
（2024·江苏南京·二模）Emest Owusu was 13 in 1980 when he was given the opportunity to appear in the
audience of a BBC show, and ask Thatcher how she felt about being called the Iron Lady. This encounter re-
emerged in a BBC’s programme recently.
At the time of their meeting, Owusu was on free school meals, living on a public estate in Brixton, south
London, where he and his sister were being raised by their mother Rose, a struggling hairdresser.
Now 57, Owusu looks remarkably similar even with a greying beard. But his life has been transformed. Thefather of three is a human resources director, and the first black captain of the Addington golf club in its 110-year
history. As a black guy, it is about breaking the glass ceiling. Speaking in its clubhouse, Owusu describes his rise in
social status (地位) as a “Thatcherite Journey”. And he says it began by asking the woman herself. “To this day it
still has an impact. My confidence changed from that sliding-door moment. Something about her connected with
me.”
Thatcher told Owusu she enjoyed being called the Iron Lady. “I think it’s rather a praise, don’t you?” she said,
“Because so often people have said to me if you’re in your job you’ve got to be soft and warm and human, but
you’ve got to have a touch of steel.” Owusu recalls the moment, “I just remember her eye contact. She was
answering me, not the camera. She welcomed the question saying you’ve got to be firm in this world. And that
stuck with me.”
After the show was broadcast, Owusu said he became “a little hero in Brixton for a good three months”.
Owusu added, “It all gave me extra confidence. Doors might not have opened so quickly. It was one of those key
moments to make you do things maybe you wouldn’t otherwise have done.”
29．What do we know about Owusu when he was 13?
A．He met with Thatcher twice.
B．He joined a famous golf club.
C．He hosted a BBC’s programme.
D．He lived at the bottom of society.
30．What do the underlined words “sliding-door moment” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Turning point. B．Important decision.
C．Social status. D．Remarkable achievement.
31．Based on the text, what made a big difference to Owusu?
A．Others’ treating him equally at work.
B．Others’ voting him a hero in Brixton.
C．Thatcher’s efforts to preserve his dignity.
D．Thatcher’s faith in the necessity of toughness.
32．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．The Art of Dialogue B．The Power of Confidence
C．A Life-changing Meeting D．A Status-improving Tale
【答案】29．D 30．A 31．D 32．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Emest Owusu受到Thatcher夫人的影响，从而改变了自己的人生。
29．推理判断题。根据第二段“At the time of their meeting, Owusu was on free school meals, living on a public
estate in Brixton, south London, where he and his sister were being raised by their mother Rose, a struggling
hairdresser.(在他们相遇的时候，Owusu在学校吃免费午餐，住在伦敦南部布里克斯顿的一处公共住宅里，
他和妹妹由母亲罗斯抚养，她是一名苦苦挣扎的美发师。)”可知，Owusu13岁时生活在社会的底层。故选D。
30．词句猜测题。根据第三段“To this day it still has an impact. My confidence changed(直到今天，它仍然有
影响。我的信心改变了)”可知，从那一刻Owusu的信心改变了，说明那是一个转折点，sliding-door moment
的意思是“转折点”，和Turning point意思相近，故选A。
31．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Because so often people have said to me if you’re in your job you’ve got to
be soft and warm and human, but you’ve got to have a touch of steel.(因为人们经常对我说，如果你在工作中，
你必须温柔、温暖、人性化，但你也必须有一点钢铁的感觉。)”和“She welcomed the question saying
you’ve got to be firm in this world. And that stuck with me.(她对这个问题表示欢迎，说在这个世界上你必须
要坚定。这让我印象深刻。)”可知，Thatcher坚信强硬的必要性使Owusu发生了巨大的变化。故选D。
32．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“Speaking in its clubhouse, Owusu describes his rise in social
status (地位) as a “Thatcherite Journey”. And he says it began by asking the woman herself. “To this day it still has
an impact. My confidence changed from that sliding-door moment. Something about her connected with me.”(在俱
乐部里，Owusu将自己社会地位的提升描述为“撒切尔之旅”。他说，首先要问这位女士本人。“直到今
天，它仍然有影响，我的信心从那一刻起就改变了。她身上的某种东西与我联系在一起。”)”可知，本文
主要讲的是Emest Owusu受到Thatcher夫人的影响，从而改变了自己的人生，因此最恰当的标题是C选项
“A Life-changing Meeting(改变人生的会面)”。故选C。
（2024·湖南衡阳·二模）Omar Vazquez grew up in poverty on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. He watched
his single mother struggle to put food on the table, and today the memory inspires him to help those in need. When
an invasive (入侵的) seaweed called sargassum showed up on Mexico’s Caribbean beaches, Omar looked past the
matter of it all and saw an opportunity to help others.
Sargassum is not dangerous, but it has an unpleasant smell and can become so thick that it keeps people from
entering the water. Mexico has experienced record-setting amounts of the seaweed in recent years, and it has made
its way to Florida’s beaches as well. Experts say there could be as much as 100 tons of sargassum blocking
Mexican shorelines in 2023.
With tourism dollars at risk, officials and locals alike were eager to remove the seaweed, but only Omar saw
its true potential. The professional gardener organized a beach cleanup that provided jobs for about 300 local
families, but he knew there was more to do. Since people’s attitude towards the seaweed reminded him of his own
life experiences, he decided to become an agent (推动者) for change.
When sargassum started arriving, everyone was complaining. “I wanted to make something good out of
something everyone saw as bad,” Omar explained.
In 2018, Omar found a way to turn sargassum into building blocks that he calls Sargablock. He creates these
blocks by mixing 40% sargassum with other materials like clay, then putting them in a block-forming machine and
baking them in the sun for days. The end result is an organic, sustainable, and ecologically friendly building
material that experts say could last for 120 years.
To date, Omar’s company, Bluegreen Mexico, has used 700 tons of sargassum to build low-income housing
for those in need. Omar said he would take on more projects, and donate more houses to single mothers like his
own mom.33．What can be learned from paragraph 1?
A．Omar’s family often assisted people in need.
B．Sargassum originated on the Caribbean beaches.
C．Omar’s experience in childhood has influenced him much.
D．Omar has met a lot of generous people since he was young.
34．How did most people react to the increasing sargassum?
A．They didn’t take it seriously. B．They were anxious to clear it up.
C．They viewed it as new materials. D．They were excited to see a grand scene.
35．Which words can best describe Omar?
A．Honest and ambitious. B．Strong-willed and confident.
C．Quick-thinking and humorous. D．Sympathetic and innovative.
36．What does the author mainly want to tell us through Omar’s success?
A．It’s never too old to learn. B．Love shines every dark corner.
C．Solutions can be obtained from problems. D．Heroes arise from humble beginnings.
【答案】33．C 34．B 35．D 36．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一种叫做马尾藻的入侵海藻对当地人们的生活产生了不好的影
响，奥马尔·巴斯克斯确看到了这种海藻的潜力，在帮助清理海藻的同时，决定把所有人都认为不好的东西
变成好东西，最终的结果是一种有机的、可持续的、生态友好的建筑材料诞生了并建立了公司，为有需要
的人建造了低收入住房。
33．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“He watched his single mother struggle to put food on the table, and today
the memory inspires him to help those in need. When an invasive seaweed called sargassum showed up on
Mexico’s Caribbean beaches, Omar looked past the matter of it all and saw an opportunity to help others.(他看到他
的单身母亲挣扎着养家糊口，今天的记忆激励他去帮助那些需要帮助的人。当一种叫做马尾藻的入侵海藻
出现在墨西哥的加勒比海海滩上时，奥马尔看到了一个帮助别人的机会)”可知，奥马尔的童年经历对他影
响很大。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“With tourism dollars at risk, officials and locals alike were eager to remove
the seaweed, but only Omar saw its true potential.(由于旅游业收入面临风险，官员和当地人都急于清除海藻，
但只有奥马尔看到了它的真正潜力)”可知，他们急于清除日益增多的马尾藻。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When an invasive (入侵的) seaweed called sargassum showed up on
Mexico’s Caribbean beaches, Omar looked past the matter of it all and saw an opportunity to help others.(当一种叫
做马尾藻的入侵海藻出现在墨西哥的加勒比海海滩上时，奥马尔看到了一个帮助别人的机会)”、第三段
“Since people’s attitude towards the seaweed reminded him of his own life experiences, he decided to become an
agent (推动者) for change.(由于人们对海藻的态度让他想起了自己的生活经历，他决定成为一名变革的推动
者)”和文章第五段“In 2018, Omar found a way to turn sargassum into building blocks that he calls Sargablock.
He creates these blocks by mixing 40% sargassum with other materials like clay, then putting them in a block-forming machine and baking them in the sun for days. The end result is an organic, sustainable, and ecologically
friendly building material that experts say could last for 120 years.(2018年，奥马尔找到了一种方法，把马尾藻
变成了他称之为“Sargablock”的积木。他将40%的马尾藻和粘土等其他材料混合在一起，然后把它们放在
积木机里，在太阳下烤上几天，就能制作出这些积木。最终的结果是一种有机的、可持续的、生态友好的
建筑材料，专家说这种材料可以使用120年)”可知，奥马尔积极帮助别人并且将马尾藻变成了环保的材料。
由此推知，奥马尔是富有同情心的和有创新精神的人。故选D。
36．推理判断题。文章主要讲述了一种叫做马尾藻的入侵海藻对当地人们的生活产生了不好的影响，奥马
尔·巴斯克斯确看到了这种海藻的潜力，在帮助清理海藻的同时，决定把所有人都认为不好的东西变成好东
西，最终的结果是一种有机的、可持续的、生态友好的建筑材料诞生了并建立了公司，为有需要的人建造
了低收入住房。由此推知，作者想要通过奥马尔的成功告诉我们解决方案可以从问题中获得。故选C。
（2024·江苏·二模）It’s 1:30 am in Kenya’s populated north, and 50 people are lying on their backs on the
shore of a dried-up river, staring up at the night sky. These stargazers have travelled 250 miles to Samburu to
witness the Perseid meteor shower(英仙座流星雨). They are not disappointed: Every few minutes, arrows of light
shoot across the sky like silent fireworks.
The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has brought a 50 kg,170 cm-long
telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu, where light pollution is
minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye (裸眼)—steal the show.
Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on to the roof of their 4×4 and set off to
rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the planets and learn about constellations
(星座) and the basics of astrophysics. They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give
girls an opportunity that she wishes had been available to her.
“When I started this work, I didn’t see people who looked like me. I was a lone ranger and I wanted to change
that.” says Murabana.
“There is a common misconception in Kenya that astronomy in general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she
adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of these things and that they, too, can become
astronomers,” says Murabana.
Murabana’s passion for astronomy began in her early 20s when her uncle invited her to join a similar outreach
session organized by the Cosmos Education. “That was a gamechanger. If an outreach group had come to me when
I was a young teenager, my attitude towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying
sociology and economics, but maybe I would have desired to be an astronomer,” she says.
Inspired by the Cosmos Education, Murabana completed an online master’s degree in astronomy with the
James Cook University in 201l and set up her own outreach programme. She looked to Dr Mae Jemison, the first
black woman in space, as a role model. “I hope that one day, through this work, I will spark a chain reaction that
leads to the first African woman in space.”
37．What do the underlined words “steal the show” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Ruin the effort. B．Face the challenge.
C．Attract more attention. D．Keep the promise.
38．Why does Murabana target girl students in remote areas?A．To help them out of poverty. B．To inspire their love of astronomy.
C．To look for assistants for her work. D．To give them an edge over boys in studies.
39．What can we learn about Murabana from paragraph 6?
A．She enjoyed playing games.
B．She longed to be an astronomer.
C．She is an initiator of Cosmos Education.
D．She regretted not taking astronomy earlier.
40．What’s the passage mainly about?
A．The birth of a Kenyan woman astronomer.
B．The prejudice against girls in rural Kenyan.
C．The Kenyan astronomer bringing astronomy to the people.
D．The Kenyan stargazers watching the Perseid meteors shower.
【答案】37．C 38．B 39．D 40．C
【导语】
本篇是记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana致力于普及天文知识的情况。
37．词义猜测题。根据前文“The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has
brought a 50 kg,170 cm-long telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu,
where light pollution is minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye(裸眼) (星际旅行由肯尼亚天文
学家Susan Murabana组织，她带来了一个50公斤，170厘米长的望远镜，让这个团队可以观察火星和深空
天体。但是在这里的桑布鲁，光污染最小，英仙座流星——肉眼可见)”可知，以前是这架望远镜让大家观
察天体，而这次因为污染少流星雨用裸眼可以看见从而抢了望远镜的风头，因此划线部分的意思是“吸引
了更多注意力”。故选C。
38．
细节理解题。根据第三段“They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give girls an
opportunity that she wishes had been available to her. (他们主要针对偏远地区的学校，因为她的使命是给女孩
们一个她希望能得到的机会。)”和第五段““There is a common misconception in Kenya that astronomy in
general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of
these things and that they, too, can become astronomers,” says Murabana.(她补充说:“在肯尼亚有一种普遍的误
解，认为天文学总体上是困难、无聊的，而且只适合男孩。”Murabana说:“我想告诉年轻女孩，天文学不
是这两种东西，她们也可以成为天文学家。”)”可知，Murabana主要针对偏远地区的孩子尤其是女孩，为
了激发她们对天文学的热爱。故选B。
39．
推理判断题。根据第六段“If an outreach group had come to me when I was a young teenager.my attitude
towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying sociology and economics, but maybe
I would have desired to be an astronomer (如果在我十几岁的时候有一个外展小组来找我，我对天文学事业的态度会是积极的。我最终学习了社会学和经济学，但也许我想成为一名天文学家)”推知，Murabana后悔没
有早点学天文学。故选D。
40．
主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第三段“Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on
to the roof of their4×4 and set off to rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the
planets and learn about constellations (星座) and the basics of astrophysics. (每两个月，Murabana和她的丈夫将
他们的望远镜装在他们4×4的屋顶上，出发去农村社区，在那里他们给多达 300个孩子一个观察行星和了
解星座的机会(星座)和天体物理学的基础知识)”可知，本文主要介绍了致力于把天文学带给人民的肯尼亚天
文学家Susan Murabana的故事。故选C。
（2024·湖南·二模）At just 17, Lauren Schroeder has already made a significant impact on her community.
Her voyage began at 14, volunteering at a food shelter. While packing boxes with canned goods for needy families,
Lauren detected a substantial shortage: fresh vegetables. This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a
community-wide initiative.
Lauren pictured transforming part of her family’s 150-acre farm into a garden committed to growing produce
for local families. Her proposal was met with a hint of concern from her mother, Katie Schroeder. While supportive,
she also foresaw the extensive labor involved. Despite the agricultural background—her family typically planted
soybeans and corn—vegetable cultivation was a novel pursuit. Nevertheless, Lauren was eager to tackle the
nutritional deficiency she had uncovered.
The hard work began in earnest. Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a
seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant (拨款) from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs.
Subsequently, she spent two to three hours daily watering her crops by hand through the hot Iowa summers,
sandwiching this commitment between softball practices. Furthermore, she carefully tended to her garden,
combating weeds and harvesting crops, with green beans proving particularly challenging.
Eventually, with assistance from her younger brothers and sisters, Lauren’s half-acre garden produced 15
varieties of vegetables. In its first year, the garden generated 40 pounds of produce, benefiting food banks, nursing
homes, and soup kitchens.
Motivated by the early achievements, Lauren doubled the garden’s size. To date, she has donated over 7,000
pounds of produce, valued at approximately $15,000, commanding community respect. Her work has found a deep
echo among others, notably a mother from a local shelter who was grateful for the fresh food that reminded her
children of home.
Lauren’s inspiration is straightforward yet deep-seated. “I wanted to have something that would impact
people,” she told KWQC． Her actions demonstrate her belief in the power of community and the joy obtained
from helping others—a feeling that will undoubtedly shape her future initiatives.
41．Why did Lauren initiate the community garden?
A．To pursue a new hobby. B．To explore plant cultivation.
C．To fill a food shelter’s vegetable gap. D．To gain recognition in her community.
42．How did Lauren overcome her lack of experience in vegetable farming?
A．By doing trial and error. B．By conducting thorough research.C．By engaging in fundraising activities. D．By maintaining consistent hard work
43．What do we know about Lauren in the initial process of vegetable cultivation?
A．She was passionate and determined. B．She was inexperienced but creative.
C．She was observant and popular. D．She was concerned but hardworking.
44．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Garden to Table: a Solo Effort B．Local Garden: Hope for the Globe
C．Harvesting Hope: Community Growth D．Farming Fundamentals: a Teen’s Journey
【答案】41．C 42．B 43．A 44．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了17岁的Lauren Schroeder通过在社区建立一个蔬菜园，为有需要
的家庭提供新鲜蔬菜，从而对社区产生了显著的影响。
41．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“While packing boxes with canned goods for needy families, Lauren
detected a substantial shortage: fresh vegetables. This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a
community-wide initiative.(在为贫困家庭打包罐装食品的时候，劳伦发现食品严重短缺：新鲜蔬菜。这一观
察引发了一个想法，很快发展成为一个社区范围的倡议)”可知，劳伦发起社区菜园的原因是为了填补食品
庇护所中新鲜蔬菜的短缺。故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to
be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs.(劳
伦没有被潜在的障碍吓倒，她投入到研究中，成为一名经验丰富的蔬菜种植者，并从全国蔬菜种植协会获
得了一笔赠款，以支付最初的费用)”可知，劳伦通过进行深入的研究克服了自己在蔬菜种植方面的经验缺
乏。故选B。
43．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Despite the agricultural background—her family typically planted soybeans
and corn—vegetable cultivation was a novel pursuit. Nevertheless, Lauren was eager to tackle the nutritional
deficiency she had uncovered.(尽管有农业背景——她的家庭通常种植大豆和玉米——但蔬菜种植是一种新奇
的追求。尽管如此，劳伦还是渴望解决她发现的营养不足问题)”可知，劳伦充满激情；根据文章第三段
“Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and
secured a grant from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs.(劳伦没有被潜在的障碍吓倒，她投入
到研究中，成为一名经验丰富的蔬菜种植者，并从全国蔬菜种植协会获得了一笔赠款，以支付最初的费
用)”可知，劳伦又是有决心的。可知，在蔬菜种植的最初过程中，劳伦是热情而坚定的。故选A。
44．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a community-wide
initiative.(这一观察引发了一个想法，很快发展成为一个社区范围的倡议)”及第二、三、四段对于劳伦种植
蔬菜的努力和成就的描述并结合最后一段“Her actions demonstrate her belief in the power of community and
the joy obtained from helping others—a feeling that will undoubtedly shape her future initiatives.(她的行动表明了
她对社区力量的信念，以及从帮助他人中获得的快乐——这种感觉无疑将塑造她未来的行动)”可知，文章
讲述了劳伦如何通过在家族农场的一部分土地上种植蔬菜来帮助社区，她的努力不仅解决了新鲜蔬菜短缺
问题，还对社区产生了积极影响，使得更多人得到了帮助。C选项“收获希望：社区成长”适合作为本文最佳标题。故选C。
（2024·湖南长沙·二模）Growing up in Kenya, Lesein Mutunkei, together with his family, always
celebrated significant occasions by planting trees, which motivated him to protect the environment. It’s what the
now 18-year-old soccer player treasures, especially since Kenya has an ongoing problem with deforestation.
Mutunkei follows in the footsteps of the late Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who
founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977. This initiative has resulted in the planting of over 51 million trees to
date.
In 2018, Lesein decided to start a movement of his own. He started by planting one tree for every goal he
scored during a football match. He called it Trees4Goals, and it has grown so much that he now plants 11 trees, one
for each member of his team, every time he scores. Through this, he wants to inspire young people, specifically his
fellow athletes, to follow in his footsteps, take nature conservation seriously, and promise to plant trees every time
they score. As a result, some of them have adapted this practice for their sports. “Seeing that they’re taking that
responsibility because of the project I started, for me, that is the biggest achievement,” he said.
The initiative has caught the attention of English football club Arsenal and Kenya’s Ministry of Environment
and Forestry, which he now works with regularly and gets advice from.
Like Green Belt Movement, Trees4Goals, which has planted 5,500 trees so far, has made it. While Lesein
has received some recognition for his initiative, he sets his sights on making it a worldwide phenomenon. “Football
is a universal game, and climate change is a universal problem,” he explains. “It has the power to unite, educate and
inspire my generation to create a safer and greener future.” This is why he wants to work with the world’s biggest
football federation FIFA．
As for what others can do to fight deforestation or other environmental concerns, the teenager says it’s
important to just get involved in some way, no matter how small.
45．What made Lesein get interested in environmental protection?
A．The influence of his family.
B．Wangari Maathai’s huge assistances.
C．The demand of the football team.
D．His fellow athletes’ encouragement.
46．Why did Lesein found Trees4Goals?
A．To gain Kenya’s support.
B．To set an example for others.
C．To catch Arsenal’s attention.
D．To show his achievements.
47．What is Lesein’s hope for the future of Trees4Goals?
A．Promoting football’s development.
B．Going global with the help of FIFA．
C．Beating climate change completely.
D．Getting beyond Green Belt Movement.48．What can we learn from Lesein’s story?
A．Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B．A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C．Positive thinking and action result in success.
D．Success means getting personal desires satisfied.
【答案】45．A 46．B 47．B 48．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。在肯尼亚长大的 Lesein Mutunkei是一名足球队员，他发起了“一球一树
（Trees4Goals）运动”，每进球一次，他为球队的每一位成员种一棵树，激励其他年轻人去保护环境。到
目前为止，该运动已经种植了5500棵树。
45．细节理解题。根据第一段“Growing up in Kenya, Lesein Mutunkei, together with his family, always
celebrated significant occasions by planting trees, which motivated him to protect the environment. (在肯尼亚长大
的Lesein Mutunkei和他的家人总是通过植树来庆祝重要的节日，这促使他保护环境)”可知，在Lesein成长
的过程中，他和他的家人总是以种树的方式来庆祝重要的节日，这激励他去保护环境。故选A。
46．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Through this, he wants to inspire young people, specifically his fellow
athletes, to follow in his footsteps, take nature conservation seriously, and promise to plant trees every time they
score. (他希望借此激励年轻人，特别是他的运动员同伴，跟随他的脚步，认真对待自然保护，并承诺每次
得分都要植树)”可知，Lesein发起“一球一树运动”是作出表率来激励他人保护环境。故选B。
47．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“While Lesein has received some recognition for his initiative, he sets
his sights on making it a worldwide phenomenon.(虽然莱辛的倡议得到了一些认可，但他的目标是让它成为一
种全球现象)”及“This is why he wants to work with the world’s biggest football federation FIFA.(这就是为什么
他想与世界上最大的足球联盟国际足联合作)”可知，在FIFA的帮助下，Lesein 希望“一球一树运动”走向
全球。故选B。
48．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Mutunkei follows in the footsteps of the late Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize
winner Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977. This initiative has resulted in the planting
of over 51 million trees to date.(Mutunkei追随了已故的肯尼亚诺贝尔和平奖得主旺加里·马塔伊的脚步，后者
于1977年创立了绿带运动。迄今为止，这一举措已导致种植了5100多万棵树)”及全文内容可知，Lesein从
小耳濡目染，很有环保意识，后受到启发，发起了“一球一树运动”并取得了成功。可见，他的故事说明：
积极的思考和行动会带来成功。故选C。
（2024·福建漳州·二模）Fourteen-year-old Peter often gets helpful tips from his Big Brother, Paul, a 32-
year-old computer programmer, is not Peter’s brother. Instead, he is his mentor through an education program
called “Big Brothers Big Sisters”.
Paul and Peter have been Big Brother and Little Brother for 1 year. Previously, they met constantly. They
would go to Starbucks, walk through different districts of the city or play games. When COVID-19 started
spreading, the relationship had to go completely virtual to ensure their health and security. Now things get better
and they meet more.When school is frustrating (令人沮丧的), Peter texts Paul and gets motivated. When he doesn’t understand a
math problem, he asks Paul for help. Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons
online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.
Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points
of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter. Peter said, “Paul makes such a far-reaching difference to my life, in
my education outside school in particular.” Paul said Peter had an effect on him likewise, saying that his life was
enriched. “If you want self-improvement, join in this program. Really, it’s in practice a job worth doing. I’d like to
be a lifelong Big. Brother of Peter, and more kids.”
Asked how it started, Paul said when he returned from abroad seven years ago, he started looking for ways to
help his community. Then he accidentally found the program.
The program makes the most appropriate matches. Kids from ages 6 to 18 can continue to get help until they
turn 21. At present, Big Brothers Big Sisters has about 1 300 kids paired with mentors locally.
49．Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 1?
A．Instructor. B．Researcher. C．Learner. D．Expert.
50．What troubled Peter most when he studied at home?
A．It was difficult for him to stay focused.
B．His brothers wanted to use his computer.
C．He wanted to talk and play with his brothers.
D．He always had trouble with his math homework.
51．What can we know from the passage?
A．Paul will leave Peter when he is 20.
B．Peter and Paul were carefully matched.
C．Paul makes Peter’s life even more difficult.
D．Peter depends on Paul’s advice to make decisions.
52．What can be the best title for this passage?
A．Peter and his big brother B．How to make a great match.
C．Big Brothers Big Sisters program D．New ways to help your community
【答案】49．A 50．A 51．B 52．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了共同参与“Big Brothers Big Sisters”教育项目的Peter和Paul被匹配
在一起的故事。
49．词句猜测题。根据第三段“When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help.(当他不懂一
道数学题时，他就向Paul求助。)”和文章第四段“Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He
helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter.(Paul 比彼得
年长，有更多的人生经历。他帮助Peter从不同的角度积极地看待问题，但他从不替Peter做决定。)”可知，
划线词所在句子表示相反，Paul通过一个名为“Big Brothers Big Sisters”的教育项目成为Peter的导师。由此可知，mentor意为“导师”。故选A。
50．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having
lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.(Paul 甚至给
了Peter建议，让他不要在家里上网上课时分心。他和四个兄弟住在一起，他们在一个空间里聊天、玩耍
和打架。)”可推知，Peter在家学习时最大的困扰是他难以集中注意力。故选A。
51．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The program makes the most appropriate matches.(该项目会做最合适
的匹配。)”可知，Peter和Paul是被精心匹配的。故选B。
52．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了共同参与“Big Brothers Big Sisters”教育项目的Peter和Paul
被匹配在一起的故事。A项：Peter and his big brother(Peter和他的大哥哥)是最佳标题。故选A。
