【高考真题解密】高考英语真题题源——专题03《阅读理解（关爱老人）》母题解密（新高考卷）

专题02 阅读理解（关爱老人）

2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（新高考Ⅰ卷）

The elderly residents（居民）in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely.

The project was dreamed up by a local charity（慈善组织）to reduce loneliness and improve elderly people's wellbeing, It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.

Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school.

"I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see they've gone to bed.

"It's good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I'm enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful."

There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.

Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: "Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here."

Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: "We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities."

28. What is the purpose of the project?

A. To ensure harmony in care homes.         B. To provide part-time jobs for the aged.

C. To raise money for medical research.       D. To promote the elderly people's welfare.

29. How has the project affected Ruth Xavier?

A. She has learned new life skills.        B. She has gained a sense of achievement.

C. She has recovered her memory.        D. She has developed a strong personality.

30. What do the underlined words "embark on" mean in paragraph 7?

A. Improve.       B. Oppose.       C. Begin.       D. Evaluate.

31. What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs?

A. It is well received.             B. It needs to be more creative.

C. It is highly profitable.          D. It takes ages to see the results.

一、题源删减

HenPower launches in London

Our flagship project HenPower has arrived in London!

The award-winning project links older people with hens to combat social isolation and is in more than 20 care settings in the North East.

Its now spread its wings and headed to the capital.

The scheme is supported by Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who said: “HenPower is an innovative way to help tackle loneliness and enhance the lives of older Londoners.

“The capital’s older population is growing and it’s great that Londoners will now have the opportunity to take part in this valuable scheme.”

[Paragraph 1]The elderly residents（居民）in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely.

[Paragraph 2]Set up in 2013, The project was dreamed up by a local charity HenPower is found to help reduce loneliness depression and improve elderly people’s wellbeing. It is also seeing benefits in being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. care settings with staff Staff in care homes have reported reporting a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use anti-psychotic medication.

Joining with Equal Arts, Notting Hill Housing will run the unique project with residents at two of its care settings, Elmgrove House and 60 Penfold Street.

[Paragraph 8]Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: “We are delighted to be taking part in the project HenPower and proud to be the first extra care schemes in London working with Equal Arts on the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities.”

[Paragraph 6]There are now Currently supporting more than 700 elderly people residents in over 20 North East care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide. the arrival of HenPower in London is the start of the charity taking its novel initiative country-wide.

Douglas Hunter, Equal Arts director, said: “To see HenPower taking off in Notting Hill Housing venues is testament to the difference this simple idea can have on people’s wellbeing, no matter where they are in the country.

“It gives people a role and responsibility and residents can be involved as much as they wish. HenPower moves away from passive care you so often see in care settings and harnesses people’s imagination and interests to empower themselves.”

settings, Elmgrove House and 60 Penfold Street.

[Paragraph 3]Among those taking part in the London project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school.

[Paragraph 4] “I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and there last thing at night to see they’ve gone to bed.

[Paragraph 5] “It’s good to have a different focus, people have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I’m enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful it is something different to do.”

[Paragraph 7]Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, said: “Residents have really embraced the idea of the project HenPower and the creative sessions.

“It gives us the opportunity for stimulating activities to engage people using our dementia unit, day service users and tenants. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here those involved.”

Known as hensioners, older people taking part in HenPower can become active volunteers.

Sharing their new found knowledge and henthusiasm they take Hen Road Shows out to schools, community events and other care settings.

Earlier this year original hensioner Alan Richards, a retired taxi driver from Gateshead, was awarded the Prime Minister’s Point of Light award for his work with the scheme.

Talking about the award David Cameron said: “Alan and his fellow ‘hensioners’ have developed a unique way to support care home residents. The quirky HenPower project has a serious impact, reducing the depression and loneliness that residents can sometimes feel.”

二、母题分析

The elderly residents（居民）in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely. 

The project was dreamed up by a local charity（慈善组织）to reduce loneliness and improve elderly people's wellbeing, It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.

Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school.

"I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see they've gone to bed.

"It's good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I'm enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful."

There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.

Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: "Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here."

Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: "We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities."

三、命题规律

The elderly residents（居民）in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely.

The project was dreamed up by a local charity（慈善组织）to reduce loneliness and improve elderly people's wellbeing, It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.

28. What is the purpose of the project?

A. To ensure harmony in care homes.         B. To provide part-time jobs for the aged.

C. To raise money for medical research.       D. To promote the elderly people's welfare.

Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school.

"I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see they've gone to bed.

"It's good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I'm enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful."

29. How has the project affected Ruth Xavier?

A. She has learned new life skills.        B. She has gained a sense of achievement.

C. She has recovered her memory.        D. She has developed a strong personality.

There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.

Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: "Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here."

30. What do the underlined words "embark on" mean in paragraph 7?

A. Improve.       B. Oppose.       C. Begin.       D. Evaluate.

Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: "Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here."

Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: "We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities."

31. What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs?

A. It is well received.             B. It needs to be more creative.

C. It is highly profitable.          D. It takes ages to see the results.

四、外刊赏析

HenPower launches in London

Our flagship project HenPower has arrived in London!

The award-winning project links older people with hens to combat social isolation and is in more than 20 care settings in the North East.

Its now spread its wings and headed to the capital.

The scheme is supported by Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who said: “HenPower is an innovative way to help tackle loneliness and enhance the lives of older Londoners.

"The capital’s older population is growing and it’s great that Londoners will now have the opportunity to take part in this valuable scheme."

Set up in 2013, HenPower is found to help reduce depression and improve people’s wellbeing.

It is also seeing benefits in dementia care settings with staff reporting a reduction in the use of anti-psychotic medication.

Joining with Equal Arts, Notting Hill Housing will run the unique project with residents at two of its care settings, Elmgrove House and 60 Penfold Street.

Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: “We are delighted to be taking part in HenPower and proud to be the first extra care schemes in London working with Equal Arts on the project.

It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities."

Currently supporting more than 700 residents in over 20 North East care homes the arrival of HenPower in London is the start of the charity taking its novel initiative country-wide.

Douglas Hunter, Equal Arts director, said: “To see HenPower taking off in Notting Hill Housing venues is testament to the difference this simple idea can have on people’s wellbeing, no matter where they are in the country.

“It gives people a role and responsibility and residents can be involved as much as they wish. HenPower moves away from passive care you so often see in care settings and harnesses people’s imagination and interests to empower themselves.”

Among those taking part in the London project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school.

“I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and there last thing at night to see they’ve gone to bed.

“It’s good to have a different focus, people have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I’m enjoying the creative activities, it is something different to do.”

Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, said: “Residents have really embraced the idea of HenPower and the creative sessions.

“It gives us the opportunity for stimulating activities to engage people using our dementia unit, day service users and tenants.

We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to those involved.”

Known as hensioners, older people taking part in HenPower can become active volunteers.

Sharing their new found knowledge and henthusiasm they take Hen Road Shows out to schools, community events and other care settings.

Earlier this year original hensioner Alan Richards, a retired taxi driver from Gateshead, was awarded the Prime Minister’s Point of Light award for his work with the scheme.

Talking about the award David Cameron said: “Alan and his fellow ‘hensioners’ have developed a unique way to support care home residents. The quirky HenPower project has a serious impact, reducing the depression and loneliness that residents can sometimes feel.”

For more information about HenPower ring 0191 477 5775, visit www.equalarts.org.uk or email information@equalarts.org.uk