新題小練
——第二屆命題征集活動(dòng)試題選登

河北 玄兆娟 福建 姜秀云 河北 李 麗

【閱讀理解1】

In 1999,John Smyth,a high-school teacher decided it was time to retire.Together with his wife Helen,he set off on a journey around Australia.But when they returned,John found he missed the classroom,so he spent another eight years doing casual teaching.

Then he heard about a program known as Volunteers for Isolated Students’ Education (VISE),which pairs up energetic people with educational experience,usually retired teachers,with children whose schooling is largely done remotely,because they live too far away from towns and cities to attend regular schools.John grew up in the country and as a kid in the bush,he always dreamed of running with circus,but he didn’t even have much chance to see the circus in person.Therefore,he was immediately interested in the program and got a travelling post as a teacher with Stardust Circus.

The lesson timetable was built around the kids’ performance schedules.“The eight-year-old I tutored（輔導(dǎo)）was an awesome gymnast who was part of the teeterboard（蹺蹺板）act,”he explains.“A big guy would jump on the other side,he would swing up in the air,do a couple of twirls（旋轉(zhuǎn)）and land on his uncle’s shoulders...and his uncle was standing on the boy’s father’s shoulders!”

The circus still includes some animal acts,including lions,monkeys,horses,goats and pigs.John and his wife Helen found it extraordinary enough to sink into sleep to the sound of lions roaring,but one day the lion-trainer,Matt,gave him a very special privilege（特權(quán)）,inviting him in to meet four 13-month-old lions in person.While it was understandably a little scary at first,for John it was a never-to-be-forgotten experience,which helped him realise his boyhood dream in his 75th year.

1.Why did John Smyth stay in the Stardust Circus?

A.To run the circus.

B.To live far from towns.

C.To educate the children.

D.To conduct a program.

2.What did John experience besides his own work in the circus?

A.He taught the kids at fixed time.

B.He appreciated the lions roaring.

C.He instructed actors’ swinging in the air.

D.He jumped at the gymnast’s performance.

3.Which of the following best describes John’s feeling at the sight of the little lions?

A.Scared. B.Upset.

C.Bored. D.Unforgettable.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Working for a Living

B.Returning to Classroom

C.Running with the Circus

D.Travelling with Animals

【文章大意】本文是一篇記敘文。John參加了VISE項(xiàng)目，在馬戲團(tuán)義務(wù)教授孩子的同時(shí)也免費(fèi)觀看了夢(mèng)寐以求的馬戲表演，過上了有意義且有趣的生活。

1.C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)第二段內(nèi)容尤其是最后一句可知，John 在聽說了項(xiàng)目VISE 后很感興趣，并以一名老師的身份跟隨馬戲團(tuán)，對(duì)那里的孩子進(jìn)行授課。故選C。

2.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)第四段第二句中的“John and his wife Helen found it extraordinary enough to sink into sleep to the sound of lions roaring,”可知，John 與妻子都很享受伴著獅聲入睡。故選B。

3.D 推理判斷題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)第四段最后一句可知，John 見到小獅子時(shí)，有一點(diǎn)害怕，但這對(duì)John 來說，這一次無法忘懷的經(jīng)歷，這幫助他實(shí)現(xiàn)了從兒時(shí)的夢(mèng)想。故選D。

4.C 標(biāo)題概括題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)全文內(nèi)容可知，John 在退休之后來到馬戲團(tuán)義務(wù)教授孩子的同時(shí)也免費(fèi)觀看了夢(mèng)寐以求的馬戲表演，過上了有意義且有趣的生活。因此C 項(xiàng)概括了本文內(nèi)容，適合本文內(nèi)容，適合作本文的標(biāo)題。故選C。

【作者單位 姓名】河北省唐山市遷安市第四高級(jí)中學(xué)（遷安市第一中學(xué)西校區(qū)） 玄兆娟

【閱讀理解2】

On Wednesday,the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) authorized Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid to treat COVID-19(新冠肺炎),the first one licensed in the US for patients to take at home,before they get sick enough to be hospitalized.Individuals over the age of 12 tested positive are qualified for this treatment but it needs to be given by a doctor.

Paxlovid combines a new antiviral drug named Nirmatrelvir and an older one called Ritonavir and is provided as three pills given twice a day for five days.“The pill should be initiated upon being tested positive and within five days of symptom(癥狀) onset,” according to an FDA statement.Last week,Pfizer released updated results that showed the treatment cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% if given in time to highrisk adults.If given within the first five days of symptoms,the efficiency was similar: 88%.

“Today’s authorization of Paxlovid represents another significant example of how science will help us ultimately defeat COVID-19,which,even in two years,continues to interrupt and destroy lives across the world.This breakthrough cure can be taken at home and will change the way we treat COVID-19,and hopefully help reduce some of the significant pressures facing our healthcare and hospital systems,”Pfizer Chairman Albert Bourla said in a statement.“The new drug is a potentially powerful tool in our fight against the virus,including the Omicron variant.It will mark a big step forward in our path out of COVID-19.Pfizer stands ready to deliver Paxlovid into the hands of appropriate patients as quickly as possible.”

Encouraged by the promising data from Pfizer,in November,the US government announced that it would purchase 10 million treatment courses for $5.295 billion.The FDA emphasized in a statement that Paxlovid is not for pre-or post-exposure prevention of COVID-19 and is not a replacement for vaccination（接種疫苗）in individuals for whom COVID-19 vaccination and a booster shot are recommended.

1.Who are suitable to take the newly-authorized pill treating COVID-19 ?

A.Those who are under 12.

B.Those who would like to have the pill.

C.Those who are older than 12 and have been infected.

D.Those who are sick enough to be sent to the hospital.

2.What does the underlined word“onset”in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Beginning. B.Middle.

C.End. D.Whole process

3.What can we infer from Paragraph 3?

A.Paxlovid should be taken in the hospital.

B.Paxlovid has little effect on Omicron variant.

C.Paxlovid can wipe out COVID-19 very soon.

D.Paxlovid is still unavailable for ordinary patients.4.Why would the US government make such a big purchase?

A.Because Paxlovid would replace vaccination in individuals.

B.Because Paxlovid would cut the risk of hospitalization or death by over 80%.

C.Because Paxlovid would be effective for pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19.

D.Because Paxlovid would be effective for post-exposure prevention of COVID-19.

【文章大意】本文是一篇新聞報(bào)道，主要介紹了最新獲美國(guó)食品藥品管理局批準(zhǔn)的新冠肺炎治療藥Paxlovid 的功效及其未來對(duì)美國(guó)應(yīng)對(duì)新冠肺炎的影響。

1.C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】由第一段的最后一句“Individuals over the age of 12 tested positive are qualified for this treatment but it needs to be given by a doctor（任何12 歲及以上且檢測(cè)呈陽性的人可以應(yīng)用本治療方案，但該藥必須由醫(yī)生開具）”可知選C。

2.A 詞義猜測(cè)題。

【解題思路】由第二段第二句中的“The pill should be initiated...”和最后一句“If given within the first five days of symptoms,the efficiency was similar: 88%”可知，畫線詞所在可表示癥狀開始的5 天內(nèi)，畫線詞意為“發(fā)生”，與A 項(xiàng)意思相近。故選A。

3.D 推理判斷題。

【解題思路】由第三段的最后一句“Pfizer stands ready to deliver Paxlovid into the hands of appropriate patients as quickly as possible（Pfizer 準(zhǔn)備盡快把Paxlovid 送到合適的病人的手中）”可知，目前藥還沒到病人的手中，所以普通病人還用不到這種藥，故選D。

4.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】由最后一段的第一句“Encouraged by the promising data from Pfizer,in November,the US government announced that it would purchase 10 million treatment courses for $ 5.295 billion（受11 月來自Pfizer 的讓人充滿希望的數(shù)據(jù)的鼓舞，美國(guó)政府宣布將購買總價(jià)值五十二億九千五百萬美元的一千萬療程的藥）”可知，“promising data”是指在第二段所提到的“將住院和死亡率降達(dá)89%/88%”，即美國(guó)政府是因?yàn)橛携熜Ф罅坎少徳撍帯９蔬xB。

【作者單位 姓名】福建省寧德市壽寧縣第一中學(xué) 姜秀云

【閱讀理解3】

On The Traplineis written by David A.Robertson,who is a member of Norway House Cree Nation,and inspired by a trip the author took with his late father.

“Up until he was nine years old,he lived mostly on the land,”Robertson says.“And about three years ago,he asked me to take him up to his trapline — a place where indigenous（當(dāng)?shù)氐模﹑eople live off the land,hunting and fishing —one last time.And so we went together the following year and spent the day on the land together.And it was this homecoming.It was this feeling that we both belonged there together.”

Robertson says he wroteOn The Traplineto be a gentle book,one that helps to dispel（消除）myths about life in an indigenous community,and to educate readers.

To that end,Robertson includes Swampy Cree words throughout the story — like Moshom for grandfather.

On The Traplineis illustrated(加插圖) by Julie Flett,who is Swampy Cree and Red River Métis.Robertson and Flett have worked together before,on their 2016 picture bookWhen We Were Alone.

And Flett was the only illustrator Robertson considered for this story.

For both Robertson and Flett,On The Traplinebecame more meaningful because it was the last project that their fathers would ever see.

“Whenever I’m making a book,I always talk to my dad whenever I have a question about the land or anything that I might have not experienced directly,” Flett says.“He’s been a guide and a compass ...And while I was working on this project,my dad’s health was declining,but he was still able to talk about some of his experience.And,yeah,he passed just before it was finished.”Robertson was able to read the story to his father shortly before he died.“He loved it,”Robertson says.

Robertson and Flett say they hope this story honors their families,and their dads.“It’s a celebration of life that honors two really incredible people.”

1.What inspired Robertson to writeOn The Trapline?

A.A trip with his father.

B.A feeling.

C.A story.

D.A friendship with Flett.

2.What can we know about Robertson from Paragraph 2 ?

A.He lived mostly on the trapline as a child.

B.He took his father to the trapline three years ago.

C.He spent months on the trapline with his father.

D.He felt he belonged to the trapline too.

3.Why does Robertson include Swampy Cree words in his book?

A.To make the book fun to read.

B.To drive away mystery about native people’s life .

C.To celebrate the life of two incredible people.

D.To please the illustrator-Flett.

4.What does Robertson think ofOn The Trapline?

A.Incredible B.Attractive

C.Meaningful D.Honorable

【文章大意】本文是說明文。文章主要介紹了David A.Robertson 創(chuàng)作On The Trapline的靈感來源；故事中包括Swampy Cree words 的原因；以及插圖作者及這本書對(duì)他們父親的意義和他們對(duì)這本書的期望。

1.A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)第一段中的“inspired by a trip the author took with his late father”可知，Roberston 創(chuàng)作這本書的靈感來自于一次和已故父親的旅行。故選A。

2.D 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】A 選項(xiàng)是張冠李戴，根據(jù)第二段第一句可知，父親直到九歲都生活在這片土地。根據(jù)第二段第二句中的“And about three years ago,he asked me to take him up to his trapline”和第三句“And so we went together the following year and spent the day on the land together.”可知，他是在父親要求回老家后的第二年，也就是兩年前和父親去了老家，故B 項(xiàng)有誤。他和父親在老家度過了一天，故C 項(xiàng)有誤。根據(jù)第二段最后一句“It was this feeling that we both belonged there together.”可知，作者感覺彼此都屬于那里。故選D。

3.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)第三段中的“one that helps to dispel（消除）myths about life in an Indigenous community,and to educate readers”和第四段中的“To that end,Robertson includes Swampy Cree words throughout the story”可 知，Robertson 在故事中加入了Swampy Cree words 是為了幫助人們消除對(duì)土著的神秘感。故選B。

4.C 推理判斷題。

【解題思路】根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段中的“On The Traplinebecame more meaningful because it was the last project that their fathers would ever see”可知作者認(rèn)為這本書更有意義。故選C。

【語法填空】

With the Beijing Winter Olympics ending on Sunday,the feel-good moments have been piling up.On sport’s 1 (big)stage of all,rivals(對(duì)手) and teammates have been embracing the core Olympic 2 （value）of excellence,friendship and respect.

After the United States beat China 7-5 in a mixed doubles curling match on 2022，F(xiàn)eb 5,Fan Suyuan and Ling Zhi 3（present）their American rivals,Christopher Plys and Vicky Persinger,4 a set of commemorative（紀(jì)念的）pins featuring Games mascot Bing Dwen Dwen.

The American duo（搭 檔）then posted 5 (they)photos on social media,saying they were honored 6 (receive)these beautiful Beijing 2022 pin sets.

Just moments after Ledeux finished her 7 (compete),Gu Ailing and bronze medalist Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland came together to comfort Ledeux,8 lost her father last year.

After 9 (win) the silver medal in the men’s slopestyle on Feb 7,China’s Su Yiming hugged champion Max Parrott and bronze-medal winner Mark McMorris,before the three posed for a group photograph,hands on each other’s shoulders.

In 10 interview with Xinhua,the 17-year-old Su described them as his idols and heroes.When reporters relayed Su’s words to McMorris,the three-time Olympian responded:“It’s amazing to be an idol of someone really special.”

【文章大意】本文是一篇新聞報(bào)道，報(bào)道了發(fā)生在北京冬奧會(huì)的令人動(dòng)容的時(shí)刻。

1.biggest 考查形容詞的比較等級(jí)。

【解題思路】結(jié)合語境可知,“奧運(yùn)會(huì)是體育運(yùn)動(dòng)最大的舞臺(tái)”，根據(jù)“of all”可知，此處應(yīng)用形容詞最高級(jí)。故填biggest。

2.values 考查名詞的單復(fù)數(shù)。

【解題思路】結(jié)合語境可知，“對(duì)手和隊(duì)友們信奉卓越、友誼和尊重的核心奧運(yùn)價(jià)值觀”，根據(jù)excellence,friendship and respect 可知，此處應(yīng)用可數(shù)名詞value 的復(fù)數(shù)形式。故填values。

3.presented 考查動(dòng)詞的時(shí)態(tài)。

【解題思路】結(jié)合語境可知，“在2 月5 號(hào)比賽之后，范蘇圓和凌智向他們的美國(guó)對(duì)手贈(zèng)送了一套紀(jì)念郵票——印有冬奧吉祥物冰墩墩的別針”。時(shí)間狀語是具體某一天，前半句的謂語動(dòng)詞beat 為一般過去時(shí)，此處動(dòng)詞也應(yīng)為一般過去時(shí)。故填presented。

4.with 考查介詞的用法。

【解題思路】結(jié)合上一句話，此處考查固定搭配“present sb.with sth.”贈(zèng)與某人某物。故填with。

5.their 考查代詞的用法。

【解題思路】結(jié)合語境可知，“這對(duì)美國(guó)組合隨后在社交媒體上發(fā)布了他們的照片”?？仗帒?yīng)用形容詞性物主代詞修飾名詞“photos”。故填their。

6.to receive 考查非謂語動(dòng)詞。

【解題思路】此處考查固定搭配 “be honored to do sth.”。故填to receive。

7.competition 考查詞性轉(zhuǎn)換。

【解題思路】結(jié)合語境可知，Ledeux 完成了她的比賽，her 后面應(yīng)為compete 的名詞形式。故填competition。

8.who 考查定語從句。

【解題思路】分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，此處引導(dǎo)非限定性定語從句，先行詞Ledeux 在從句中作主語，指人，應(yīng)用who 引導(dǎo)該從句。故填who。

9.winning 考查非謂語動(dòng)詞。

【解題思路】此處應(yīng)用動(dòng)名詞作介詞after 的賓語。故填winning。

10.an 考查冠詞。

【解題思路】結(jié)合語境可知，此處泛指一個(gè)采訪，應(yīng)用不定冠詞，且interview 是讀音以元音音素開頭的單詞。故填an。

【作者單位 姓名】河北保定外國(guó)語學(xué)校 李 麗