2023届高考英语二轮复习专项突破训练：阅读理解之记叙文

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阅读理解－记叙文
基础题
一、 阅读理解。
Passage 1
I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for parent­teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids' whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What's wrong with your mom's face？”
Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my 6­year­old daughter looked at him and said, “It's my mom's birthmark! Don't be rude！” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman's evil Two­Face made me believe I could never find love, but I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside.
When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if world would judge my children. I also worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn't want them to grow up feeling judged.　　
Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited(取消邀请) from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.
When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare, and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple­skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love.
With time, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I've begun to feel more self­confident as I try to be a good role model.
Their worldviews are similar to mine: we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!
(　) 1. What happened during the parent­teacher night?
A. The author was criticized because of Athena's misbehaviour.
B. The author felt proud of Athena's outstanding academic performance.
C. Athena was praised by her teachers for her bravery and optimism.
D. Athena defended the author against her classmate's humiliation.
(　) 2. How were the author's daughters influenced by the author's birthmark?
A. They were isolated by other kids.
B. They worried about being judged.
C. They were reluctant to go to school.
D. They inherited the same physical condition.
(　) 3. Which of the following views does the author want to emphasize?
A. Friendship needs to be watered by love.
B. We should accept other people's differences.
C. Our ability to handle difficulties can be strengthened.
D. We should treat our children as best friends.
(　) 4. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?
A. To show how she boosted her self­confidence.
B. To highlight the significance of family education.
C. To express her gratitude for the support from her daughters.
D. To complain about the injustice she experienced due to her birthmark.
Passage 2
I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.
I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2­ to 3­week­old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.
I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.
The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.
Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.
A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all—LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.
(　) 5. What is unavoidable in the author's rescue work according to Paragraph 1?
A. Efforts made in vain.
B. Getting injured in his work.
C. Feeling uncertain about his future.
D. Creatures forced out of their homes.
(　) 6. Why was the author called to Muttontown?
A. To rescue a woman.
B. To take care of a woman.
C. To look at a baby owl.
D. To cure a young owl.
(　) 7. What made the chick calm down?
A. A new nest.　 B. Some food.
C. A recording. D. Its parents.
(　) 8. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?
A. It's unexpected.　
B. It's beautiful.
C. It's humorous.　
D. It's discouraging.
Passage 3
My First Marathon(马拉松)
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P．E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”．
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS！”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”．
(　) 9. A month before the marathon, the author ________.
A. was well trained
B. felt scared
C. made up his mind to run
D. lost hope
(　)10. Why did the author mention the P．E. class in his 7th year?
A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.
C. To show he was not talented in sports.
D. To share a precious memory.
(　)11. How was the author's first marathon?
A. He made it.
B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize.
D. He walked to the end.
(　)12. What does the story mainly tell us?
A. A man owes his success to his family support.
B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
C. Failure is the mother of success.
D. One is never too old to learn.
二、 精深练习。
(一) 写出下列句中画线词的中文释义。
1. A few adults quickly quieted their kids' whispers. ________
2. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed,__but I began to worry if world would judge my children. ________
3. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. ________
4. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree. ________
5. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed__down．________
6. A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile__on us all! ________
(二) 根据中文写出单词的正确形式。
1. I was ________ (非常，极其) proud of how she handled that situation.
2. When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare, and we talked about________ (接受) and never judging others on how they look.
3. When my girls kiss my purple­skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their________ (无条件的) love.
4. I realized running was a battle against myself, not about________ (竞争) or whether or not I was athletic.
5. Shortly after________ (越过，跨过) the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied.
6. By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once ________ (受伤的) ankle hurt badly.
7. As I________ (接近) mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign.
8. ________ (坚决的) to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”．
(三) 长难句分析与翻译。
1. Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my 6­year­old daughter looked at him and said, “It's my mom's birthmark! Don't be rude！”
[分析]____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
[翻译]____________________________________________________________
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2. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain.
[分析]____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
[翻译]____________________________________________________________
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3. A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train.
[分析]____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
[翻译]____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
提高题
一、 阅读理解。
Passage 1 (2021·新高考Ⅱ卷)
A British woman who won a $1 million prize after she was named the World's Best Teacher will use the cash to bring inspirational figures into UK schools.
Andria Zafirakou, a north London secondary school teacher, said she wanted to bring about a classroom revolution(变革). “We are going to make a change，” she said. “I've started a project to promote the teaching of the arts in our schools.”
The project results from the difficulties many schools have in getting artists of any sort—whether an up­and­coming local musician or a major movie star—into schools to work with and inspire children.
Zafirakou began the project at Alperton Community School, her place of work for the past twelve years. “I've seen those magic moments when children are talking to someone they are inspired by—their eyes are shining and their faces light up，” she said. “We need artists more than ever in our schools.”
Artist Michael Craig­Martin said: “Andria's brilliant project to bring artists from all fields into direct contact with children is particularly welcome at a time when the arts are being downgraded in schools.” It was a mistake to see the arts as unnecessary, he added.
Historian Sir Simon Schama is also a supporter of the project. He said that arts education in schools was not just an add­on. “It is absolutely necessary. The future depends on creativity and creativity depends on the young. What will remain of us when artificial intelligence takes over will be our creativity, and it is our creative spirit, our visionary sense of freshness, that has been our strength for centuries.”
(　) 1. What will Zafirakou do with her prize money?
A. Make a movie.　
B. Build new schools.
C. Run a project.　
D. Help local musicians.
(　) 2. What does Craig­Martin think of the teaching of the arts in UK schools?
A. It is particularly difficult.
B. It increases artists' income.
C. It opens children's mind.
D. It deserves greater attention.
(　) 3. What should be stressed in school education according to Schama?
A. Moral principles.　
B. Interpersonal skills.
C. Creative abilities.　
D. Positive worldviews.
(　) 4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Bring Artists to Schools
B. When Historians Meet Artists
C. Arts Education in Britain
D. The World's Best Arts Teacher
Passage 2 (2020·山东卷)
Jennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin­Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.
Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW­Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four­year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68­year­old mother helped take care of the children at times.
Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. “Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers，” she says. However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first­generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's pretty powerful.
(　) 5. What did Jennifer do after high school?
A. She helped her dad with his work.
B. She ran the family farm on her own.
C. She supported herself through college.
D. She taught her sisters and brothers at home.
(　) 6. Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?
A. To take care of her kids easily.
B. To learn from the best nurses.
C. To save money for her parents.
D. To find a well­paid job there.
(　) 7. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?
A. Her health.
B. Her time with family.
C. Her reputation.
D. Her chance of promotion.
(　) 8. What can we learn from Jennifer's story?
A. Time is money.　
B. Love breaks down barriers.
C. Hard work pays off.　
D. Education is the key to success.
Passage 3 (2020·天津卷改编)
“They tell me that you'd like to make a statue(塑像) of me—is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream？”
The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen­year­old girl.
“Yes, sir，” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn't have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”
President Lincoln smiled, “Painters, sculptors—they've all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but I'm afraid there's not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust(半身像)？”
Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.“Of course—I shouldn't have asked. A full­length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”
Vinnie's face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir，” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I've driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full­length clay(黏土) figure would not exhaust my strength—and that is what I intend to do！”
The President's eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn't know your background.”
But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream，” he sighed, “I'd like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”
Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly，” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”
The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie's hand warmly, “I've heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”
The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.
(　) 9. What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?
A. Her aggressive personality.
B. Mr Mills's encouraging remark.
C. President Lincoln's gentle voice.
D. Her interest in a challenging job.
(　)10. Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full­length statue by highlighting ________.　
A. her experience from other projects
B. her innocent childhood in the country
C. the heavy labor she had done before
D. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin
(　)11. Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ________.
A. achieve effects of natural lighting
B. keep all her tools within easy reach
C. observe the President at a right angle
D. avoid disturbing the President's work
(　)12. What message does the story convey?
A. A strong­willed soul can reach his goal.
B. Experience helps to promote excellence.
C. Ups and downs make one strong.
D. Devotion requires enthusiasm.
Passage 4 (2019·全国Ⅰ卷)
For Canaan Elementary's second grade in Patchogue, N．Y., today is speech day, and right now it's Chris Palaez's turn. The 8­year­old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he's nervous. “I'm here to tell you today why you should … should …” Chris trips on the “­ld”， a pronunciation difficulty for many non­native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “… Vote for … me …” Except for some stumbles,__Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls(回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don't know, but I want to know.’”
Whaley got the idea of this second­grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀) about themselves.
“Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities，” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”
(　)13. What made Chris nervous?
A. Telling a story.
B. Making a speech.
C. Taking a test.
D. Answering a question.
(　)14. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Improper pauses.
B. Bad manners.
C. Spelling mistakes.
D. Silly jokes.
(　)15. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley's project is to ________.
A. help students see their own strengths　
B. assess students' public speaking skills　
C. prepare students for their future jobs
D. inspire students' love for politics
(　)16. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?
A. Humorous.　 B. Ambitious.
C. Caring.　 D. Demanding.
二、 精深练习。
(一) 写出下列句中画线词的中文释义。
1. He said that arts education in schools was not just an add­on．______
2. That willpower bore__fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin­Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree. ______
3. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. ______
4. Painters, sculptors—they've all tried to make__the__best__of this ordinary face, but I'm afraid there's not much hope. ______
5. “Small does not mean weak, sir，” she defended__herself. ______
6. The 8­year­old is the joker of the class. ______
(二) 根据中文写出单词的正确形式。
1. Through it all, she remained in good ______ (学业的) standing and graduated with honors.
2. Jennifer is a first­generation graduate and an ______ (激励， 鼓舞) to her family—and that's pretty powerful.
3. I plan to make it in an______ (令人钦佩的， 值得赞赏的) manner.
4. Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of______ (道歉) in his voice.
5. But his smile ______ (消退) as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought.
6. The very next day, Vinnie received an______ (邀请， 请柬) from the President.
7. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, ______ (小声说) support.
8. Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing______ (令人惊异地) well.
(三) 长难句分析与翻译。
1. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.
[分析]____________________________________________________________
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[翻译]____________________________________________________________
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2. If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.
[分析]____________________________________________________________
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[翻译]____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes.
[分析]____________________________________________________________
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[翻译]____________________________________________________________
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基 础 题
一、
Passage 1
1—4 DABC
1. D　细节理解题。文章的开头两段描写了作者参加女儿Athena的家长会时所发生的事情。作者脸上的胎记让Athena的同学公然发问，而Athena则用非常坚决并斥责的语气回应了同学及其家长对作者的偏见，作者对此感到非常骄傲。故选D。
2. A　推理判断题。文章第五段讲述了因为作者的胎记，让女儿们感受到了周围人的偏见和朋友们对她们的排挤。故选A。
3. B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Their worldviews are similar to mine: we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart.”可知，作者强调我们需要以包容和友好的心态接受世界上的其他不同。故选B。
4. C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me！”可知，作者撰写此文的目的是感谢女儿们对自己的维护和支持。故选C。
Passage 2
5—8 ACAB
5. A　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain.”可知，救助受伤的、流离失所的、生病的动物是令人心碎的，因为我们不知道救助的动物是否能活下去，也就是说我们为救助动物而花费的努力可能会白费，这是不可避免的。故选A。
6. C　推理判断题。根据第二段中“She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2­ to 3­week­old owl.”可知，有人给作者打电话是因为有只小猫头鹰掉在地上了，作者赶过去看看情况。文中并没有说小猫头鹰受伤了，作者只是过去看情况，所以D项错误。故选C。
7. A　细节理解题。根据第四段中“I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.”可知，在作者把小猫头鹰放在窝里之后，它很快就安静下来。故选A。
8. B　观点态度题。通读全文可知，作者为小猫头鹰做了窝，并且帮助它找回了它的父母，小猫头鹰的父母还为它带回了午餐。作者的救助成功了，说明结局是美好的。再结合第一段中“However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.”可推测，作者感觉很美好。故选B。
Passage 3
9—12 CCAB
9. C　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Yet, I was determined to go ahead.”可知，马拉松赛前一个月，尽管作者脚踝受伤使得训练时间缩短，但作者仍下定决心参赛。故选C。
10. C　细节理解题。根据第二段中“I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was ‘not athletic’．”可知，作者提到七年级的事情是为了证明自己真的没有运动天赋。故选C。
11. A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.”可知，作者坚持到了最后，而且得到了一块奖牌，虽然不是第一名，但他成功地跑完了马拉松。故选A。
12. B　主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者在讲述自己跑马拉松的经历；再根据最后一段内容可知，作者成功跑完马拉松源于自己的意志。故选B。
二、 (一) 1. 使安静，平静　2. 欣喜若狂　3. 找出……的准确位置　4. 使固定　5. 平静下来　6. 垂青
(二) 1. extremely　2. acceptance　3. unconditional
4. competition　5. crossing　6. injured
7. approached　8. Determined
(三) 1. [分析] 本句为并列句。句中Shocked为形容词作状语，修饰主语I。
[翻译] 我很震惊，开始解释我的情况，但我六岁的女儿对他说，“这是我妈妈的胎记，不要无礼！”
2. [分析] 本句为并列句。句中“Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures”为动名词短语作主语。
[翻译] 努力去帮助受伤的、无家可归的或生病的动物有时是令人心碎的；生存从来都是不确定的。
3. [分析] 本句为并列句。句中“leaving me only two weeks to train”为现在分词短语作结果状语。
[翻译] 在我第一次参加马拉松的前一个月，我的脚踝受伤了。这意味着我两周都不能跑，从而就只剩两周的时间可以训练。
提 高 题
一、
Passage 1
1—4 CDCA
1. C　细节理解题。根据第二段“Andria Zafirakou, a north London secondary school teacher, said she wanted to bring about a classroom revolution(变革).‘We are going to make a change，’she said. ‘I've started a project to promote the teaching of the arts in our schools.’”可知，Zafirakou打算用自己的奖金运行一个项目。故选C。
2. D　推理判断题。根据第五段中“‘Andria's brilliant project to bring artists from all fields into direct contact with children is particularly welcome at a time when the arts are being downgraded in schools.’ It was a mistake to see the arts as unnecessary, he added.”可知，Craig­Martin认为，英国学校的艺术教学不应该被忽视，而应该被重视。故选D。
3. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“It is absolutely necessary. The future depends on creativity and creativity depends on the young.”可知，Schama认为学校教育应该强调创造力。故选C。
4. A　标题归纳题。根据第二段内容可知，文章讲述了Andria Zafirakou用自己的奖金启动了一个项目，将艺术家带进学校，促进艺术教学的事情。故选A。
Passage 2
5—8 CABC
5. C　细节理解题。根据第二段中“After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.”可知，高中毕业后，Jennifer通过自己挣钱来完成大学学业，因为家里没有额外的钱。故选C。
6. A　细节理解题。根据第三段中“She chose the UW­Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four­year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids.”可知，Jennifer选择位于马什菲尔德的圣约瑟夫医院的UW­Eau Claire项目是因为离家近，这样便于照顾她的三个孩子。故选A。
7. B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.”可知，为了实现自己的目标，Jennifer放弃了和家人待在一起的时光。故选B。
8. C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors.”和“However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first­generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's the pretty powerful.”可知，Jennifer在艰苦的环境中通过自己的努力不仅以优异的成绩毕业，还给孩子树立了榜样，同时也让家人得到了激励。由此推测，我们可以从Jennifer的故事中学到：努力总会有回报。故选C。
Passage 3
9—12 BCDA
9. B　细节理解题。根据第三段中“I wouldn't have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”可知，Mills老师的话给了Vinnie向林肯总统提出要求的底气。故选B。
10. C　细节理解题。根据第六段中“I've driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full­length clay(黏土) figure would not exhaust my strength—and this is what I intend to do！”可知，Vinnie通过强调她以前所做的繁重劳动，证实了她有能力制作一个全身雕像。故选C。
11. D　推理判断题。根据倒数第四段中“‘Miss Ream，’ he sighed, ‘I'd like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.’”和倒数第三段“Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office.‘I work quickly，’ she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. ‘If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.’”可知，上文中总统提到自己没有时间摆姿势来让Vinnie做雕像，于是Vinnie想选择靠近窗户的角落，是为了避免打扰总统工作。故选D。
12. A　推理判断题。文章主要记叙了Vinnie Ream向林肯总统提出给他做一个全身雕像的请求。一开始林肯总统对此表示怀疑，在不断努力争取后，Vinnie最终收到了林肯总统的邀请。由此可知，这个故事表达了意志坚定的人能达到目标的中心思想。故选A。
Passage 4
13—16 BAAC
13. B　细节理解题。根据第一段中“today is speech day”和“With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.”以及第二段中“But he's nervous.”可知，Chris是因为做演讲而紧张。故选B。
14. A　词义猜测题。根据第二段中“‘I'm here to tell you today why you should … should …’ Chris trips on the ‘­ld’， a pronunciation difficulty for many non­native English speakers.”以及下文“Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well.”可知，“­ld”发音不准，因此有些结巴，停顿得不准。故选A。
15. A　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀) about themselves.”以及最后一段“‘Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities，’ Whaley says, ‘is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.’”可知，Whaley老师这么做是为了帮助学生了解自己的优势，增加信心。故选A。
16. C　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Whaley got the idea of this second­grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president.”和“He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀) about themselves.”可知，这位老师很关心学生的成长。故选C。
二、 (一) 1. 附加物　2. 奏效，起作用　3. 促进，推动
4. 充分利用　5. 为自己辩护　6. 被取笑的人，废物
(二) 1. academic　2. inspiration　3. admirable　
4. apology　5. faded　6. invitation　7. whispering　
8. amazingly　
(三) 1. [分析] 本句为主从复合句。句中“working to pay her tuition”为现在分词短语作伴随状语；because引导原因状语从句。
[翻译] 高中毕业之后，Jennifer上了当地的技术学院，打工赚学费，因为她没有额外的钱能留着上大学。
2. [分析] 本句为虚拟条件句。if条件句用were to do表示对将来的虚拟，主语用would＋do。
[翻译] 如果我能把黏土带到这里来，每天下午工作三个小时，我就可以在你坐在办公桌前的时候完成大部分项目。
3. [分析] 本句为主从复合句。句中“What you need”是主语从句；“who lets you make mistakes”是定语从句，修饰先行词a great teacher。
[翻译] 你所需要的是允许你犯错的好老师。