高考英语复习专题阅读理解类型人物传记讲练

2023高考英语二轮复习：阅读理解专题记叙文记叙文是一种记载和叙述事件由来，描绘事物和人物情景状态、过程及发展的文体。

高考英语阅读理解中的记叙文类文章一般包括人物传记、哲理或故事等。

人物传记类文章描述某个人的生平事迹、奋斗历程；故事类文章通过一个小故事，说明一个道理。

一、考情分析通常一套卷有一篇记叙文，个别试卷选用两篇记叙文。

所选的记叙文多以第一人称或第三人称为主，讲述一个短小精悍、有教育意义的故事，有时也会选用生活中的轶闻趣事。

所讲述的故事题材丰富多样、富有生活气息，多按时间顺序叙述，偶尔也会有倒叙或插叙的情形。

从命题上看，记叙文阅读理解以细节理解题和推理判断题为主，以观点态度题、写作意图题、词义猜测题和代词指代题为辅，难度总体上属于中等程度。

记叙文阅读理解题要求考生能理清记叙的顺序与所讲故事的情节，能准确把握人物的情感态度和作者的写作目的。

二、文体特点与阅读策略1. 语言与结构特点英语记叙文以描写叙述为主，主要描写人物、事件、地点或过程。

其特点是：主题往往隐藏在字里行间，没有直接地表达出来；文章主旨要通过人物、事件来进行提炼；文章大多按时间跨度、空间顺序、上下顺序来展开。

阅读记叙文应采取略读和扫读的方法，快速抓住文中描写的主要内容，从整体上把握文章的连贯性，进而大体上揣测出作者的写作意图及文章的情感主线。

2. 答题误区记叙文阅读理解题的易错点往往在多个事件的先后顺序与人物的情感态度上。

解题时，一方面要依据文章的顺序和故事的发展弄清一系列事件的先后顺序以及它们之间的逻辑关系，必要时可以对时间和事件进行排序；另一方面，还要根据人物的处境和描写、议论时所用的特定词语来准确把握人物的情感与态度，做到入情入境，特别要留意描写和议论时所用的形容词和副词。

3. 阅读策略在做阅读理解题时，首先要通读全文，弄清六要素和记叙的顺序，特别要注意文章中提到的多个时间、地点和人物，理清事件的起因、经过和结果；然后阅读题干，在文章中查找相关的信息；最后根据查找到的相关信息作出正确的选择。

直击2023高考英语（乙卷）阅读理解话题1 人物传记一、2023真题(共3题；共6分)阅读理解PRACTITIONERSJacqueline Felice de Almania (c. 1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine.Tan Yunxian (1461 - 1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician.James Barry (c. 1789 - 1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 - 1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.1．（2分）What did Jacqueline and James have in common?A．Doing teaching jobs.B．Being hired as physicians.C．Performing surgery.D．Being banned from medicine.2．（2分）How was Tan Y unxian different from the other practitioners?A．She wrote a book.B．She went through trials.C．She worked as a dentist.D．She had formal education.3．（2分）Who was the first African American with a medical degree?A．Jacqueline Felice de Almania.B．Tan Yunxian.C．James Barry.D．Rebecca Lee Crumpler.二、冲刺练(共12题；共24分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B. 、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

高考英语二轮专题复习阅读理解人物传记类提分训练（真题集锦，含解析）新人教版[3](2013·山东卷·B)George Gershwin, bor n in 1898, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a pop ular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way—from jazz to country.In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the c oncert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he calledRhapsody in Blue. Gershwin hi mself played the piano at the con cert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition(作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics(评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.【文章大意】本文是人物传记类文章, 主要介绍了George Gershwin这位既有天赋又多产的作曲家在音乐方面的贡献及突出成绩。

高考英语复习阅读理解（人物传记类）【母题来源一】【2019·浙江卷，A】Zachariah Fike has an unusual hobby. He finds old military(军队的)medals for sale in antique stores and on the Internet.But unlike most collectors, Zac tracks down the medals’ rightful owners, and returns them.His effort to reunite families with lost medals began with a Christmas gift from his mother, a Purple Heart with the name Corrado A. G. Piccoli, found in an antique shop. Zac knows the meaning of a Purple Heart-he earned one himself in a war as a soldier. So when his mother gave him the medal, he knew right away what he had to do.Through the Internet, Zac tracked down Corrado’s sister Adeline Rockko. But when he finally reached her, the woman flooded him with questions: "Who are you？What antique shop？" However, when she hung up, she regretted the way she had handled the call. So she called Zac back and apologized. Soon she drove to meet Zac in Watertown, N.Y. "At that point, I knew she meant business, " Zac says. "To drive eight hours to come to see me."The Piccolis grew up the children of Italian immigrants in Watertown. Corrado, a translator for the Army during WWII, was killed in action in Europe.Before hearing from Zac, Adeline hadn’t realized the medal was missing. Like many military medals, the one Zac’s mother had found was a family treasure." This medal was very precious to my parents. Only on special occasions(场合)would they take it out and let us hold it in our hands," Adeline says.As a child, Adeline couldn't understand why the medal was so significa nt. “But as I grew older,” Adeline says, "and missed my brother more and more, I realized that was the only thing we had left." Corrado Piccoli’s Purple Heart medal now hangs at the Italian American Civic Association in Watertown.Zac recently returned another lost medal to a family in Alabama. Since he first reunited Corrado’s medal, Zac says his record is now 5 for 5.21. Where did Zac get a Purple Heart medal for himself？A. In the army.B. In an antique shop.C. From his mother.D. From Adeline Rockko.22. What did Zac realize when Adeline drove to meet him？A. She was very impolite.B. She was serious about the medal.C. She suspected his honesty.D. She came from a wealthy family.23. What made Adeline treasure the Purple Heart?A. Her parents’ advice.B. Her knowledge of antiques.C. Her childhood dream.D. Her memory of her brother.【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校专题18人物故事、人物传记类阅读预测三题目设置灵活多样，通常以细节理解题为主，推理判断题为辅，【考点定位】2017考纲解读和近几年考点分布人物传记主要向读者介绍科学家、文学家、思想家、政治家、企业家和影视、体育明星等杰出人物在各自领域所取得的重大成就，尤其注重介绍这些杰出人物如何克服身体残缺、自然环境和社会环境所造成的各种困难。

为人类做出巨大贡献，也为自己的事业谱写精彩篇章。

这些杰出人物不仅推动了社会的进步，而且他们对事业的追求、对人民的厚爱成为时代最重要的精神财富。

通过阅读人物的小传记或摘录该人物一些典型事件，如人生的起伏、克服困难取得成功等，考生可以得到激励或受到启发，同时也可以了解这些人物所生活的社会文化背景。

1.熟悉人物介绍文特点人物传记是高考英语阅读理解题重要题材，它主要向读者介绍科学家、文学家、思想家、政治家和企业家等杰出人物在各行各业所取得的重大成就，并特别着重介绍这些杰出人物如何克服自身身体残缺或自然环境和社会环境所造成的各种困难，用强烈的事业心和责任感、用汗水和泪水、用鲜血和青春为人类做出巨大贡献，为生命谱写精彩乐章。

当然这些杰出人物留给社会的不仅仅是和平发展和经济效益，更重要的是，他们对事业的追求和对人民的厚爱成为我们这个时代最重要的精神财富。

(1)人物时段介绍判断题这种试题往往以What is the article mainly about? What life part of the hero is mentioned in the text? 为设问方式考查对人物时段介绍的判断。

因为人物传记往往介绍杰出人物一生学习、工作和生活情况，因此这种试题往往以The life of the hero.或The whole life of the hero is mentioned in our text.为答案。

这种试题也可转换形式，以How old is the hero now? How old was the hero when he died? How many years did he live?为设问方式。

专题十三阅读理解之人物传记、故事类1.【2015·湖北卷】BWhat Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn’t prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle.On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can〔装罐〕and preserve much of the food they consume.Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert.She also operates a website, where she shares her tips and recipes, with the goal of demonstrating that every has the ability to control what’s on their plate.Loe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food.“I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs (香草) and foods for that fresh flavor,〞she said.Engineer by day, Loe learned cooking at night school.She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,〞 Loe said.Through her website Loe emphasizes that “anybody can do this anywhere.〞 Got an apartment with a balcony 〔阳台〕? Plant some herbs.A window? Perfect spot for growing.Start with herbs, she recommends, because “they’re very forgiving.〞 Just a little of the herbs “can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,〞 she added.“I think it’s a great place to start.〞“Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.〞Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does.With every planted food.Loe noted, there’s a moment when it’s bursting with its absolute peak flavor.“I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar,〞 Loe said.“Canning for me is about knowing what’s in your food, knowing where it comes from.〞In addition to being more in touch with the food she’s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children: “Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,〞she said, “that if we don’t take care of the earth, no will.〞55.The underlined word “prerequisite〞(Pare.1) is closest in meaning to “______〞.A.recipeB.substituteC.requirementD.challenge56.Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?A.They are used daily.B.They are easy to grow.C.They can grow very tallD.They can be eaten uncooked57.According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?A.It can preserve their best flavorB.It can promote her online salesC.It can better her cooking skillsD.It can improve their nutrition58.What is the“the bigger picture〞 (Para.6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?A.The knowledge about good foodB.The way to live a grow-our-own lifeC.The joy of getting in touch with foodsD.The responsibility to protect our earth【考点定位】记叙文阅读【名师点睛】记叙文体裁特点是: 人不离事,事不离人。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校人物传记类Passage 1 (2012·安徽·C)When Frida Kahlo’s paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “ a ribbon (丝带)around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City, Kahlo suffered from polio(小儿麻痹症)at the age of seven. Her spine (脊柱)became bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but nothing was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Rivera’s strong influence on Kahlo’s style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and 1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlo’s works remained l argely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last.【文章大意】本文是一篇有关墨西哥画家Frida Kahlo的人物介绍,文章叙述了这位女艺术家的生活和艺术之路,以及闻名于世的曲折历程,让我们从多个侧面了解了她的情况。

人物传记类Passage 1 (2010·全国卷II·B)When you’re lying on the white sands of the Mexican Riviera, the stresses (压力) of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation —you have to finish something!Here lies the problem for travel writer and food critic (评论家) Edie Jarolim. “I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to me that I could make money doing both of those things.” Jarolim said. Now you can read her travel advice everywhere — in Arts and Antiques, in Brides, or in one of her three books, The Complete Idiot’s Travel Guide to Mexico is Beach Resorts.Her job in travel writing began some eight years ago. After getting a PhD in English in Canada, she took a test for Frommer’s travel guides, p assed it, and got the job. After working at Frommer’s, Jarolim worked for a while at Rough Guides in London, then Fodor’s, where she fell so in love with a description of the Southwest of the U.S. that she moved there.Now as a travel writer, she spends one-third of her year on the road. The rest of the time is spent completing her tasks and writing reviews of restaurants at home in Tucson, Arizona.As adventurous as the job sounds, the hard part is fact-checking all the information. Sure, it’s great to write about a tourist attraction, but you’d better get the local (当地的) museum hours correct or you could really ruin someone’s vacation.46. Which country does Jarolim live in now?A. Mexico.B. The U.S.C. The U.K.D. Canada.47. What is most difficult for Jarolim?A. Working in different places to collect information.B. Checking all the facts to be written in the guides.C. Finishing her work as soon as possible.D. Passing a test to write travel guides.48. What do we know about Jarolim from the text?A. She is successful in her job.B. She finds her life full of stresses.C. She spends half of her time traveling.D. She is especially interested in museums.49. What would be the best title for the text？A. Adventures in Travel WritingB. Working as a Food CriticC. Travel Guides on the MarketD. Vacationing for a Living46. 【解析】选B。

word高考英语专题阅读：Federer continues march As Wimbledon men’s champion from 2003 to 2006,Roger Federer, the great Swiss professional tennis player is regarded by many, including his peers, as having the potential to be the greatest player of all time.〔罗杰费德勒，伟大的瑞士职业网球运动员，被包括他的前辈在内的许多人认为具有成为史上最伟大运动员的潜力〕Federer began playing tennis at eight and turned pro 〔转入职业〕in 1998, since then he has been creating history. He has won 9 Grand Slam men’s singles titles in 30 appearances, 〔在他所参加的30次大满贯赛事中，共赢得9次男单冠军〕two Tennis Masters Cups, and 11 ATP Masters Series singles titles. And he is the only player in tennis history to have won both the Wimbledon and US Open’s singles title in three consecutive years (2004-2006).His Australian rival Lleyton Hewitt is glowing in his praise of him: “Roger has taken tennis to another level. Everybody else has to strive to improve. That’s what motivates us all.〞Besides his triumph in tennis, Federer has also built up an image as a responsible player. “It’s important for me to represent the sport correctly and be a good role model for the kids,〞 Federer said.He co-established the Roger Federer Foundation. Its goals include funding projects that benefit disadvantaged children, primarily in South Africa. In 2005, he encouraged efforts from tennis players for the people affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, saying he would play as many matches as possible in tournaments organized to raise funds for the tsunami victims. This year Federer was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador 〔亲善大使〕for UNICEF, which helps poor children all around the world.Roger Federer is certainly on his way to being a great person as well as being the great player that he already is.- 1 - / 1。

专题03 人物传记类P a r t1题型总览【题型综述】人物传记类阅读理解在近年高考中频繁出现，主要以介绍科学家、文学家等杰出人物在各自领域所取得的重大成就，尤其注重介绍这些杰出人物如何克服身体残缺、自然环境和社会环境所造成的各种困难。

体裁一般是记叙文，写作手法多采用时间、空间或逻辑线索贯穿文章始终。

【技巧点拨】人物传记类文章多为记叙文，命题以细节为主，推理为辅。

应特别注意对人物的外貌、语言、动作和思想的描写，从而把握人物性格特点和作者的情感态度。

阅读时，我们可以先浏览题干，看一下哪几道题是有关细节理解的，抓住题干关键词，然后再到文章中查找并阅读与之有关的句子。

【读相关词】1.wisdom n．智慧；明智2.intelligent adj. 聪明的；智能的3.gifted adj. 有才能的4.outgoing adj. 爱交际的；外向的5.outstanding adj. 杰出的6.virtue n．美德；正直的品行7.optimistic adj. 乐观主义的8.achievement n．成就；成绩；功绩9.admire v. 钦佩；欣赏10.attractive adj. 有魅力的11.confident adj. 自信的12.enthusiastic adj. 热情的13.creative adj. 富有创造力的14.energetic adj. 精力旺盛的15.biography n.传记16.autobiography n. 自传;自传体小说17.fantasy n. 想象;幻想;幻想作品18.novelist n. 小说家19.event n. 重要的事;重大事件;赛事;演艺会20.incident n. 生活中印象深刻的小事;不寻常或不愉快的小事;政治事件/事变21.witness v. 当场看到;目击22.witness n. 目击者;见证人23.intellectual a.脑力的;推理的;有智慧的24.talented/gifted a. 有才艺的25.personable a .品貌兼优的26.brilliant a. 绝妙的;明亮的;才华横溢的27.approachable a. 和蔼可亲的;浅显易懂的28.demanding a. 要求高的;要求急严的29.absent-minded a. 心不在焉的30.conservative a. 保守的;守旧的31.know-all a. 博学多知的32.sense of humour 幽默感33.be ready to 乐于34.modest and honest 谦虚诚实35.adapt (oneself) to 适应于……36.have difficulty in doing sth. 做某事有困难37.be eager to do sth. 渴望做某事38.be regarded as 被认为是39.have a gift for 在……方面有天赋40.work hard at 努力做41.devote one's life to 致力于42.graduate from 从……毕业43.taken an active part in 积极参加44.open-minded and optimistic 乐观开朗45.be admitted to 被……录取；考入46.go abroad for further studies 出国深造47.be honored for 因……而受到尊敬P a r t2真题感悟【真题详解】【2020·天津卷】“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 seventeen-year-old girl.“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t have duo 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 full-length 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 full-length clay(粘土) 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 cons ider 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.41．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.42．How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request?A．Pleased.B．Thrilled.C．Regretful.D．Doubtful.43．Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting ______.A．her experience from other projectsB．her innocent childhood in the countryC．the heavy labor she had done beforeD．the skill she picked up in Wisconsin44．Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ______.A．achieve effects of natural lightingB．keep all her tools within easy reachC．observe the President at a right angleD．avoid disturbing the president’s work45．What message does the story convey?A．A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B．Experience helps to promote excellence.C．Ups and downs make one strong.D．Devotion requires enthusiasm.【答案】41．B42．D43．C44．D45．A【解析】这是一篇记叙文。

（2）人物传记类一、Today, I've been recording an audio book. I am excited that I have realized my life —long dream.I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at "morning talk", I often added my name to the list.This was all handy background for my career in broadcasting. But, much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people, I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud. I'd thought about putting myself forward as anarrator(朗读者) for audio books. But I'm not an actor. I can't do regional accents or play female voice. Non-fiction, then, seemed the obvious target, but I felt that such books were best read by their authors. If it were authors' own voice, their stories would touch me.Recently, delivering my son's nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loud—highlights so far have included Charlotte's Web. But I never thought I'd get the opportunity to do it professionally.Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, author of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job.So, I've spent this week in a studio, simply reading stuff out loud. And I'm LOVING IT!Obviously, it's an entirely unexpected experience. It's disheartening when the recording eeds to be stopped because I've just carelessly skipped over a 'the', or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath. I've also learned how many words I've been mispronouncing my entire life: behavioural is BE-HAYVE-YOU-RAL, not BE-HAYVE-EE-AH-RUL. Though tackling this 339-page book doesn't turn out to be that easy, I've found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.1.What does the writer want to show by mentioning his experiences at school?A. The power of dreaming.B. His love for reading aloud.C. The impact of schooling.D. His talent for reading.2.What can we learn about the writer from paragraph 3?A. He regretted being a host.B. He disliked non-fiction books.C. He lacked working experience.D. He lacked confidence in narrating.3.Why did the writer get the job as a narrator?A. He was good at reading bedtime story.B. He applied for it in person.C.He was appointed by the author.D.He had crowds of fans.4.What does the writer think of being a narrator?A. Demanding but fruitful.B. Risky but enjoyable.C. Tiring but stress-free.D. Boring but rewarding.二、One of my earliest memories is of getting keen on fishing in a stream near our house, and while I was standing there waiting for the fish to bite, I'd start noticing all the wildlife. I'd rush home and tell my parents all about the animals and birds I'd seen. Later on I learnt some from my uncle and I watched wildlife series on TV. Then I bought my first camera, and a photographer was born!I'm busy all the time now that I'm better known, and I work spring, summer, autumn, winter, with hardly a break sometimes. I have to get the most out of each day, so I often find myself making notes for articles, or editing images, maybe, while waiting in a hide for a bird to appear. I try to be patient, but luckily there's usually nobody to hear if I get cross and start complaining to myself!I've been working as a wildlife female photographer for ten years now and have a pretty strong reputation, though I say so myself. I use the most advanced cameras and lenses I can get hold of, but that doesn't make me different from any other professional photographer. And I put in lots of hours, but again, that's something we all have to do. I think what I'm known for is being able to come up with exceptional images in poor conditions. And wildlife is a popular area at the moment.My range of clients varies from someone just wanting a picture to hang in their sitting room, to picture libraries and major wildlife charities. I've been fortunate enough to win a couple of international competitions. A while ago I spent ages checking the proofs of a book of what I think are my most beautiful photos—it's out in the shops now, in fact. Something I haven't done, which would be fun, is to travel round the country showing a selection of my images at local art galleries and libraries.I like the idea of the contact with the public. But who knows what else will occur tome?5.What first gave the author an interest in wildlife?A. Her parents' enthusiasm for it.B.Taking up a particular hobby.C. Her favourite TV programme.D. A visit to her uncle's house.6.What can we infer about the author from the second paragraph?A. She can use her time effectively.B. She works during all four seasons.C. She is patient when she has to wait.D. She edits her images as soon as possible.7.Why does the author think she has a good reputation?A. Because she concentrates on wildlife alone.B. Because she uses top-of-the-range equipment.C. Because she works harder than other photographers.D. Because she produces excellent pictures even in poor weather.8.What is the author hoping to do in the future?A. Gain international recognition.B. Publish a book of her best pictures.C. Take an exhibition of her photos on tour.D.Get her photos accepted by picture libraries.三、His interest in Chinese language and characters dates from 1972, when Richard Sears, was a 22-year-old physics major at Portland State University in Oregon. To Sears, the characters were complex with many strokes(笔画) and almost no apparent logic. But when he could get an explanation of a C hinese character’s original meaning and an interpretation of its pictographs(象形文字), it would suddenly become apparent how all the strokes had come to be. “I’m a physicist, so I don’t like blind memorization. I knew that Chinese characters came from pictographs and I wanted to know the stories behind the Chinese characters.”As he studied, Sears found that many of the explanations were conflicting and even the experts were at odds. He decided to computerize the characters, so that he could separate good opinions from bad ones. He scanned about 96,000 ancient characters and established the database of them.In 2002 he got his website up and named it Chinese Etymology, where visitors cancheck for free the development of Chinese characters in various forms, from the original pictographs to the modern simplified forms. The clicks to the website went up to 600,000 in one day. Overnight he became American Uncle Hanzi, a nickname(绰号) given by Chinese netizens.Besides, he has explained the origin of 15,000 modern characters. For example, the character jia (home) has a rooftop and a pig underneath. In southern China where it rains a lot, people put their houses on stilts(木桩), so if it flooded, the inside of the house would not get wet. So, the pigs live underneath the house.Last year, Sears set up his studio in Nanjing that focuses on applying AR, animation(动画) and artificial intelligence to tell stories of Chinese culture and character origins. He has made over 60 such videos in English with Chinese subtitles for Bilibili, a video website. “They have both entertainment and educational value,” he says.In the meantime, Sears has been updating the database. “My philosophy is huo dao lao xue dao lao.”9.According to Paragraph 1, why did Sears want to know the stories behind the Chinese characters?A. To make his life in China much easier.B. To become an expert at Chinese characters.C. To solve some related problems in physics.D. To memorize Chinese characters more easily.10.What does “were at odds” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Held different views.B. Showed no interest.C. Had no doubt at all.D. Were under attack.11.What did Sears do to tell the stories behind the Chinese characters?A. He established a database for all the ancient Chinese characters.B. He built a website about the development of Chinese characters’ forms.C. He illustrated the structures of 15,000 modern Chinese characters.D. He set up a studio to make videos about the stories of Chinese history.12.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Chinese characters catching the world’s wide attention.B. A Chinese character website established by an American.C. American Uncle Hanzi devoted to Chinese characters.D. The secret to language learning—long-lasting interest.四、Dr. Ofri's new book, "Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue," recounts her experiences as a doctor at New York's Bellevue Hospital. NPR's Melissa Block, host of All Things Considered, recently spent a day at the hospital to get a sense of her world, through her relationships with her patients.Dr. Danielle Ofri is an attending physician in internal medicine at Bellevue. For her, poetry and literature are as much a part of the job as X-rays and pills. She's written about her experiences therein the book, Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Belleue. It's a collection of essays About learning to listen to the narrative of her patients.Dr. Ofri tries to keep an ear tuned to the stories behind her patients' medical complaints. Answers to questions about family or jobs may not help with medical diagnosis, but conversations like these can help gain a patient's trust, and they help the doctor, too. "At night, I recall our conversations, and wonder what else I could do for them. It makes me curious about them," Dr. Ofni says, "so when I go back the next day, I'm more connected with them. And I think a connection has healing powers. Most of the patients brighten when they talk about themselves and I think they actually feel better."A good part of Dr. Ofri's day is also spent overseeing the work of new doctors. The days are filled with jargon(行业术语) and medical shorthand. But Dr. Ofri also triesto inject another kind of language into the training; poetry. She carves out five minutes or so each day to gather with her interns and read a poem. She calls it her "literary rounds". Through these brief pauses in the day, she says she's giving her students "a chance to let the other part of their brain flower a little bit". "I'm just hoping the experience of doing that is helpful, and also trains my students to listen more carefully to patients." she said.13.Why did Melissa Block recently go to Bellevue Hospital?A. To make friends with Dr. Ofri.B. To receive medical treatment.C. To know about Dr. Ofri's experiences.D. To collect essays on treatment.14.What does the third paragraph mainly focus on?A. The stories behind illnesses.B. The effect of family and jobs.C. The benefits of listening to patients.D. The healing powers of conversations.15.What does the underlined word "inject" in paragraph 4 mean?A.Cut.B. Change.C. Accept.D.Add.16.Why does Dr. Ofri hold "literary rounds" for new doctors?A. To encourage them to write books.B. To improve their humanistic quality.C. To prepare an entire career for them.D. To make their brain grow and flower. 五、For one overseas student who has been in China for over a decade, learning the moves and culture associated with Chinese martial arts(武术)has been his most valuable experience.Souleymane Hima Oumarou, a Nigerien student at Hebei University in Baoding, Hebei province, first came to the university in 2012 as an undergraduate, not only for an education, but also to achieve his dream of learning the Chinese martial art of kung fu. He became a fan of kung fu after watching movies starring famous martial artists such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li.During his studies in Baoding, Oumarou joined the university's martial arts association and studied under Duan Shuxing, one of the association's instructors. Following Duan's instructions, Oumarou began to practice basic moves in 2015, including Eight Extremities Fist, or bajiquan, as well as the associated art of tai chi. "Learning martial arts has not been easy because I was not young when I started," the36-year-old said, adding that he was forced to overcome difficulties and make more of an effort to learn more advanced moves.As far as his instructor is concerned, Oumarou is hardworking and energetic. "He always trains hard and has made great progress in the past seven years," Duan said.So far, Oumarou has mastered multiple boxing techniques and knows how to use many traditional Chinese weapons.Apart from the skills he's learned, martial arts have brought him more. He has made many Chinese friends through learning kung fu and has been to many places around China to participate in competitions.Oumarou is now a doctoral student and is expected to graduate this year. In the future, he plans to open a kung fu center in Niger after he graduates, and to become an instructor and teach youngsters martial arts. He thinks that will also help him better understand the spirit of martial arts, and also become a cultural communicator between China and Niger.17.What can we learn about Oumarou from paragraph 1 and paragraph 2?A. He went abroad to realize his dream over ten years ago.B. He came to China only to learn Chinese martial arts.C. He had a terrible experience travelling around China.D. He had a passion for kung fu after becoming an actor.18.Why is learning martial arts challenging to Oumarou?A. He didn't set out to practice martial arts at an early age.B. He took a negative attitude toward learning martial arts.C.He encountered an extremely impatient instructor.D. He had to deal with too much schoolwork every day.19.What will Oumarou probably do after graduation?A. He will compete in more competitions in China.B. He will become an artist starring in action movies.C. He will travel in China together with his friends.D. He will instruct children in martial arts in Niger.20.Which words can best describe Oumarou?A. energetic and humorousB. determined and hardworkingC.generous and talentedD. selfless and positive六、I was fortunate to spend every summer camping with my parents when I was a kid. By the age of 18, I’d visited every province in my home country of Canada. Even today I can still recall an impressive tour vividly.It took us six people a long time to drive to Newfoundland from Ontario. When we arrived on the island, it poured rain every day. We just kept driving north, hoping to outrun it. We jumped on a ferry to Labrador Peninsula, crossing the Strait of Belle Isle, and moved our way up the coast of this northerly and thinly-populated region.The scenery in Labrador is beautiful. We saw long white sand beaches along the Atlantic coast that looked inviting, but the water was cold year-round. While standing at the top of a lighthouse, my dad said, “This will b e the new Caribbean once global warming hits. ’’We soon discovered Battle Harbor, a historic fishing village that can only be reached by ferry. In the mid-1800s it had a population of 350 people and was considered the unofficial capital of Labrador. Now it was more like a deserted town,and I distinctly remember feeling the furthest from anything that I’ve ever felt. Multiple ferry rides and 600 miles separated me from the nearest major city of St. John’s.If you’re curious about Newfoundland & Labrador (NL),I highly recommend a 2013 film called The Grand Seduction.It’s a delightful comedy about a small fishing village called Tickle Head that’s struggling to figure out its future.Travelling made me get to know my country so well, which has had a tremendous influence on shaping the person I am now. I hold a solid mental picture of Canada, stretching from sea to sea, which I’ve taken with me to other parts of the world because I have great passion for it.21.Which of the following was the author’s tour route?A.Ontario—Newfoundland—Battle Harbor—Labrador Peninsula.B.Ontario —the Strait of Belle Isle —Newfoundland—Labrador Peninsula.C.Ontario—Newfoundland—the Strait of Belle Isle—Labrador Peninsula.brador Peninsula—the Strait of Belle Isle—Newfoundland—Ontario.22.What does the author think of Battle Harbor?A.It is naturally appealing.B.It is remote and lonely.C. It gives a sense of belonging.D.It is unique and peaceful.23.Why does the author recommend the movie The Grand Seduction^,A.It is mostly set in NL.B.It describes NL in detail.C.It offers clues to NL’s situations.D.It implies NL’s promising future.24.How does the author’s travelling influence him?A. He loves his country better.B.He has a passion for the sea.C. He is more open to new cultures.D.He holds a solid picture of his future. 七、Daniel Brush, an astonishing worker in gold, jewels and steel died on November 2022, aged 75. Students from a jewellery school once came to Brush's studio, a loft in mid-Manhattan, awed to be meeting a figure who, to them, was a worker of miracles.For 45 years in that loft, he had pursued his calling. His wife Olivia was the only company. He produced hundreds of objects of all sorts, most of them exquisite and many astonishingly small. Rather than use electricity, he laboured alone in a forest ofantique machines and when tools frustrated him he made his own, displaying them in cupboards as art in themselves.Above all else, he worked in gold. His obsession took fire when at 13 he saw an Etruscan gold bowl in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The ancient technique of applying gold beads as fine as sand-grains to a curved gold surface without solder (焊接)， was stunning, but so was the lightness of spirit.He resolved then that he would make such a bowl, and gold became the study of his life. Simply to watch it melt, turn to red-hot and white-hot, then glow purple, was magical. To hold pure gold grain and let it move slowly through his fingers restored his calm of spirit. His chief motivation, he said, was to understand the material and, through that, himself. He wondered why his heart had beaten so fast in the museum that day. Gold in particular had a message for him. His contact with this glorious metal might focus all his attention and help him to hear it.He developed delicate craftsmanship, with each object virtually a museum piece. For Daniel Brush, he loved the idea that one might take a piece made by Brush out of a pocket, let its beauty pass from mind to mind, and smile. That too was what its maker was after.25.What can we learn about Daniel Brush?A. Students visited him regularly.B. He began to live in his loft in 1975.C. He tended to use ancient crafts to produce objects.D. Most objects he produced were of a surprisingly small size.26.What is the main reason for his lifelong study of gold?A. He wanted to learn more about both gold and himself.B. He wondered why his heart had beat fast in the museumC. His calm was restored when gold grain moved through fingersD. Gold had a particular message for him and he was eager to hear it.27.Which of the following can best describe Daniel Brush?A. Stubborn.B.Wealthy.C.Dedicated.D.Lonely.28.What does the author try to emphasize in the last paragraph?A. Brush's valuable works.B. The admirers Brush expected.C. Brush's desire for fame.D. The artistic ideal Brush pursued.八、"Legend", "hero" and "genius" are commonplace in footballing circles. The greatest of all time can be Pele, who remains the only player to have won three World Cups and almost reached a goal per game, scoring 1,279 in 1,363 appearances.Born in Brazil in 1940, Edson Arantes do Nascimento was given the nickname Pele at school. Later, he played for local amateur teams throughout his youth and developed his skills as well as physical strength.Pele signed professional papers in 1956, joining top-flight Brazilian side Santos FC. On his debut(首秀), he scored and by the following year, he was the league's top scorer and called up to the Brazilian national team. In 1958, he scored 58 goals in Santos FC-a record that remains unbeaten. In the same year, Pele made his World Cup debut and led Brazil to the champion, making him the youngest player to take part in, score in and win the final. On November 19, 1969, Pele scored his 1,000th goal in all competitions. Brazil won a third World Cup in 1970, with Pele scoring the opening goal in the final against Italy. He remained at Santos for 19 seasons, and retired from Brazilian club football in 1974.The following year he signed for North American Soccer League side New York Cosmos. In his first public appearance in Boston, many fans crowded to the field when he scored, causing him injury and being carried from the field of play on a stretcher(担架). Pele's last professional match took place in August 1977, with Pele scoring his last goal, a free kick for Cosmos, from thirty yards.Following his retirement from football, Pele dedicated his life to ambassador(大使) work, being appointed UN ambassador for ecology and the environment in 1992 and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 1994. University of Edinburgh awarded him an honorary degree for his contribution to humanitarian and environmental causes, as well as his sporting achievements, and an honorary knighthood followed, with Queen Elizabeth II presenting the honor in 1997.29.When did Pele begin to play for the Brazil National Team?A.In 1956.B.In 1957.C.In 1958.D.In 1959.30.Why did Pele have to leave the field in his debut in Boston?A.He was too tired to continue the match.B.He was kicked by the opponent players.C.He got the red card and was sent off.D.He got hurt because of the crowded fans.31.What does the last paragraph imply?A.Pele became busy with UNESCO work.B. Pele went on learning to get a degree in the university.C.Pele contributed a lot to human beings and the planet.D.Pele made a difference to the British football development.32.Which of the following can best describe Pele according to the text?A.Talented and devoted.B.Generous and confident.C.Humorous and responsible.D.Brave and energetic.答案以及解析一、1.答案：B解析：题意为:作者想通过提到他在学校的经历来说明什么?A.梦想的力量。

人物传记类Passage 1 （2011•四川卷• D）“Experience may possibly be the best teacher, but it is not a particularly good teacher.” You might think that Winston Churchill or perhaps Mark Twain spoke those words, but they actually come from James March, a professor at Stanford University and a pioneer in the field of organizational decision making. For years March(possibly the wisest philosopher of management) has studied how humans think and act, and he continues to do so in his new book The Ambiguities of Experience. He begins by reminding us of just how firmly we have been sticking to the idea of experiential learning :“Experience is respected；experience is sought；experience is explained.”The problem is that learning from experience involves（涉及） serious complications（复杂化），ones that are part of the nature of experience itself and which March discusses in the body of this book.In one interesting part of the book，for example，he turns a doubtful eye toward the use of stories as the most effective way of experiential learning. In our efforts to make stories interesting, he argues, we lose part of the complicated truth of things. He says “The more ac curately（精确地）reality is presented，the less understandable the story，and the more understandable the story, the less realistic it is.”Besides being a broadly knowledgeable researcher，March is also a poet, and his gift shines through in the depth of views he offers and the simple language he uses. Though the book is short, it is demanding: Don’t pick it up looking for quick, easy lessons. Rather, be ready to think deeply about learning from experience in work and life.53. According to the text, James March is ____________.A. a poet who uses experience in his writingB. a teacher who teaches story writing in universityC. a researcher who studies the way humans think and actD. a professor who helps organizations make important decisions54. According to James March, experience ______________.A. is overvaluedB. is easy to explainC. should be actively soughtD. should be highly respected55. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Experience makes stories more accurate.B. Stories made interesting fail to fully present the truth.C. The use of stories is the best way of experiential learning.D. Stories are easier to understand when reality is more accurately described.56. What’s the purpose of this text?A. To introduce a book.B. To describe a researcher.C. To explain experiential learning.D. To discuss organizational decision making.【文章大意】文章介绍了斯坦福大学的教授James March的一部书The Ambiguities of Experience《经验的模棱两可性》。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校专题限时训练(二十一) [人物传记型阅读理解](限时：每篇7分钟)(一)As the first woman Chancellor() in German’s history, Angela Merkel topped Forbes magazine’s list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people called her “Iron Lady”.Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954. Six weeks after she was born, her family moved to Templin. As a small child, Merkel quickly learned to speak but took longer to walk. “I was a stupid person when it came to moving.” Merkel said. “A normal person could do something naturally, but I had to think about it in my mind and practice.” As a teenager, she was the top student and graduated from high school with perfect marks. In 1973, Merkel went to the University of Leipzig, where she studied physics. At 32, she got her doctor’s degree in Physics.She stepped_into_politics in 1989. In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background and strong will proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s Chancellor. She has been reelected to a second term as German Chancellor on September 27, 2009.Through her political career, Merkel’s persistence (坚持) and patience helped her a lot. “She’s bright and open­minded，” said Hubert Markl. “She is the person who wants to know exactly what is going on, and how never giving up wil l influence our society and future.”( )1.As a small child, Merkel was slow in ________.A．speaking B．walkingC．learning D．thinking( )2.The underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 most probably means “________”．A．fought the governmentB．began her scientific careerC．offered political guidanceD．became a government official.C．Pitiful. D．Dull.(二)Elizabeth Blackwell was born on February 3, 1821 in Bristol, England. Her father was a rich sugar businessman at the time. Because her parents thought boys and girls should be equal, Elizabeth received the same education as her brothers.In 1832, her father’s business was destroyed by fire, so her family moved to New York City. But her father’s business there failed. Then in 1837, the family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Not long after, her father died. After her father’s death, Elizabeth, at the age of 16, had to go to work.When she was 24, she visited her dying friend Mary. Her friend said, “You’re young and strong, you should become a doctor.” That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. But she knew this was what she was going to do.After several rejections from medical schools, she finally was accepted by Geneva Medical College. By studying hard, she graduated successfully in 1849.After graduating from medical school, she went to Paris to learn more about medicine. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.When she returned to America in 1851, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. In 1857, Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides, she also set up the first medical school for women in 1868, where she taught the women students about disease prevention. It was the first time that the idea of preventing disease was taught in a medical school.Elizabeth Blackwell started the British National Health Society in 1871, which helped people learn how to stay healthy. In 1889, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman doctor in the United States. Most importantly she fought for the admission of women to medical colleges.Elizabeth Blackwell died on May 3, 1910, when she was 89.She openeda world of chances for women. She always fought for what was right in all her life. In 1949 the Blackwell medal was established. It’s given to women who have excellent achievements in the field of medicine. She’ll always be remembered as a great woman.( )6.According to the passage, Elizabeth Blackwell ________.A．received bad education in her childhoodB．spent a happy and lucky childhoodC．moved to America with her family at elevenD．decided to be a doctor due to her father’s death( )7.Elizabeth Blackwell could not become a surgeon because ________.A．she was a womanB．she had a serious eye problemC．she went to Paris for further educationD．she didn’t go to medi cal school( )8.Elizabeth Blackwell opened her first hospital for woman and children ________.A．eighteen years after her father diedB．seven years after returning to America from ParisC．ten years before setting up her first medical schoolD．eight years after graduating from medical school( )9.Elizabeth Blackwell spent most of her life in ________.A．the U．S. B．ParisC．England D．Geneva( )10.Which of the following is not TRUE about Elizabeth Blackwell?A．She built the first hospital for women and children with others.B．She became the first woman doctor in the U．S.C．She set up the first medical school for women in the world.D．She built a medal for women with excellent achievements in medicine.(三)Ted Turner achieved high goals and great success by the time he was 43.Best known for his CNN, Ted Turner launched a second nationwide all­news network, Headline News, purchased the Atlanta Braves baseball team, and became the world’s best yachtsman at the America’s Cup in 1977.In 1982 Ted Turner was named by Forbes one of the 400 richest people in the U．S.He was named Time magazine’s “Man of the Year” in1992.Howdid Ted Turner accomplish all of this at such a young age?Ted Turner’s father, Ed, was a self­made mi llionaire who demanded that his only son try to achieve similar success.He instilled in the boy a strong belief that hard work was good.Besides reading a new book every two days, Ted Turner was also charged rent at home during summer vacations from boardin g school.Ed Turner was a strong influence in his son’s life.As a child, Ted Turner lived a very lonely life, often separated from his family. During World War Ⅱ， his father served in the Navy. Ed Turner took his wife and daughter with him so they could live nearby but left his 6­year­old son behind in a boarding school in Cincinnati, Ohio. When Ted Turner was in the fifth grade, his father enrolled him in a military academy. Even though Turner had friends at school, it didn’t make up for the absence of h is parents and sister. Eventually Ted Turner enrolled at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended college off and on, became involved in sailboat racing, and became a member of the U．S. Coast Guard for a while. In his early twenties, he be came general manager of one of his father’s branch offices—the Turner Advertising Company in Macon, Georgia.Two years later after his father’s suicide, Ted Turner took over the company.He soon discovered that he was more skilled than his father in managing the business.During the next twenty years, Ted Turner worked hard to accumulate enough power and money to fulfill his father’s dream.Reflecting on his father’s death, however, Ted Turner realized that it was dangerous to put too much emphasis on material possessions.He decided to use his hard­earned influence to serve the public.Concerned about the environment, Ted Turner established the Better World Society in 1985.The purpose of this organization was to produce documentaries to educate people about pollution, hunger, and the danger of building weapons of mass destruction.In 1986 Turner began sponsoring the Goodwill Games to promote world peace.The Turner Tomorrow Awards were created to encourage writers and thinkers to focus their attention on solving world problems.The Turner Family Foundation was established in 1992.( )11.What is CNN according to the passage?A.It’s a broadcast­news company.B．It’s a basketball team agency.C.It’s a charity organization.D．It’s a publishing house.( )12.What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?A.The creation of CNN encouraged broadcasters to be more successful.B.Towering goals and hard work led to fame and prosperity.C.Ted Turner was expert at sailboat racing and playing basketball.D.Ted Turner became very successful at an early age.( )13.As a student in a military academy, Turner ________.A.wasn’t as lonely as he looked because of his many friends at schoolB.missed his family very much despite having friends at schoolC.served as a member of the U．S. Coast Guard for a whileD.showed little interest in studying but other affairs( )14.The author seems to believe that Ted Turner is ________.A.bossy B．incapableC．ambitious D．modest( )15.Which of the following best describes an important change in Ted Turner’s life?A.He became more determined and was feared by his employees.B.He developed respect and admiration for his employees.C.He revised his view of the world and his responsibility in it.D.He was demanded the same level of success as his father.专题限时训练(二十一)(一)本文讲述了德国第一任女默克尔的生平事迹。

高考英语复习阅读理解（人物传记类）【母题来源一】【2019·浙江卷，A】Zachariah Fike has an unusual hobby. He finds old military(军队的)medals for sale in antique stores and on the Internet.But unlike most collectors, Zac tracks down the medals’ rightful owners, and returns them.His effort to reunite families with lost medals began with a Christmas gift from his mother, a Purple Heart with the name Corrado A. G. Piccoli, found in an antique shop. Zac knows the meaning of a Purple Heart-he earned one himself in a war as a soldier. So when his mother gave him the medal, he knew right away what he had to do.Through the Internet, Zac tracked down Corrado’s sister Adeline Rockko. But when he finally reached her, the woman flooded him with questions: "Who are you？What antique shop？" However, when she hung up, she regretted the way she had handled the call. So she called Zac back and apologized. Soon she drove to meet Zac in Watertown, N.Y. "At that point, I knew she meant business, " Zac says. "To drive eight hours to come to see me."The Piccolis grew up the children of Italian immigrants in Watertown. Corrado, a translator for the Army during WWII, was killed in action in Europe.Before hearing from Zac, Adeline hadn’t realized the medal was missing. Like many military medals, the one Zac’s mother had found was a family treasure." This medal was very precious to my parents. Only on special occasions(场合)would they take it out and let us hold it in our hands," Adeline says.As a child, Adeline couldn't understand why the medal was so significa nt. “But as I grew older,” Adeline says, "and missed my brother more and more, I realized that was the only thing we had left." Corrado Piccoli’s Purple Heart medal now hangs at the Italian American Civic Association in Watertown.Zac recently returned another lost medal to a family in Alabama. Since he first reunited Corrado’s medal, Zac says his record is now 5 for 5.21. Where did Zac get a Purple Heart medal for himself？A. In the army.B. In an antique shop.C. From his mother.D. From Adeline Rockko.22. What did Zac realize when Adeline drove to meet him？A. She was very impolite.B. She was serious about the medal.C. She suspected his honesty.D. She came from a wealthy family.23. What made Adeline treasure the Purple Heart?A. Her parents’ advice.B. Her knowledge of antiques.C. Her childhood dream.D. Her memory of her brother.【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。

类型1| 人物传记You probably know who Marie Curie was，but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below，who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 yearsJane Addams(1860­1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank.Addams helped the poor and worked for peace.She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need.In 1931，Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907­1964)If it weren't for Rachel Carson，the environmental movement might not exist today.Her popular 1962 bookSilent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O'Connor (1930­present)When Sandra Day O'Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School，in 1952，she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman.She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and，in 1981，the first woman to join the U．S.Supreme Court.O'Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913­2005)On December 1，1955，in Montgomery，Alabama，Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger.Her simple act landed Parks in prison.But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott.It lasted for more than a year，and kicked off the civil­rights movement.“The only tired I was，was tired of giving in，〞said Parks.21．What is Jane Addams noted for in historyA．Her social work.B．Her teaching skills.C．Her efforts to win a prize.D．Her community background.22．What was the reason for O'Connor's being rejected by the law firmA．Her lack of proper training in law.B．Her little work experience in court.C．The discrimination against women.D．The poor financial conditions.23．Who made a great contribution to the civil­rights movement in the U．S.A．Jane Addams.B．Rachel Carson.C．Sandra Day O'Connor.D．Rosa Parks.24．What can we infer about the women mentioned in the textA．They are highly educated.B．They are truly creative.C．They are pioneers.D．They are peace­lovers.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了100年以来历史上四位在不同领域做出出色奉献女性先驱。