五、阅读理解。
主题群:做人与做事
子主题:关爱他人
语篇类型:记叙文
难度:★★
[2025 常州]It was difficult not to see the 8-year-old boy run in and out of his house repeatedly. His repeated actions caused the curiosity of his neighbour, William Dunn.
“He said he didn’t have a father,” says Dunn, now aged 58. “And I realized that there might be something I could do to help him.”
That “something” was fishing, a hobby that Dunn’s father had once shared with him. He did it at once. After fishing together several times, Dunn saw encouraging changes in the boy’s behaviour.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids fishing almost every weekend, teaching them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
“They’ve been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging,” Dunn explains. “But when they’re fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special.”
Jayden, now 23, has become a fisherman and thanks Dunn for helping him grow up. He proudly mentions catching a shark with Dunn’s help, “I hope he knows that I mean it when I say thank you.”
Another girl, 21-year-old Bella Smith, who is in a foster(代养) program for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength. “When I’m fishing, I can forget about the past and enjoy something fun,” says Bella Smith. “Fishing has taught me that I can have a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it’s time to go fishing.”
“There’s nothing like feeling the first pull on the line and seeing a kid’s face light up with a smile,” Dunn adds. “I feel lucky to witness that every weekend.”
()1. What do we know about the 8-year-old boy in the passage?
A. He didn’t like fishing.
B. His father was a fisherman.
C. He was the first child Dunn taught to fish.
D. His repeated actions were to catch his father's attention.
()2. Why did Dunn take children fishing almost every weekend?
A. His father told him to do so.
B. He wanted to help them live on fishing.
C. Their fathers didn't want them to learn fishing.
D. He believed fishing could help them in some way.
()3. What does Bella Smith think Dunn gives importance to?
A. Personality development.
B. Fishing skills.
C. Unhappy experiences.
D. Wealthy life.
()4. Which of the following can best describe Dunn?
A. Hard-working.
B. Caring.
C. Romantic.
D. Strict.

1~4. CDAB

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，属于记叙文类型，主题围绕“关爱他人”展开。解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每个问题回到原文定位对应段落，对比选项与原文信息，排除错误选项，选出正确答案。需重点关注细节查找和人物品质的推理判断。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文“That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids fishing almost every weekend”可知，8岁男孩是Dunn带的第一个孩子，故选C。A选项与原文Jayden后来成为渔夫矛盾；B选项原文明确男孩没爸爸，错误；D选项原文未提及男孩重复动作是为吸引爸爸注意，错误。
2. 细节理解题：根据第五段“They’ve been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging... But when they’re fishing, all those pains disappear”可知，Dunn认为钓鱼能帮助孩子缓解痛苦，故选D。A选项原文未提及父亲的要求；B选项原文不是让孩子靠钓鱼谋生；C选项原文未提及父亲不想让孩子学钓鱼，错误。
3. 细节理解题：根据第七段“Bella Smith... notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength”可知，Dunn关注自尊和精神力量，属于人格发展，故选A。B选项原文未提及重视钓鱼技巧；C选项原文是让孩子忘记不开心，不是重视；D选项原文未提财富生活，错误。
4. 推理判断题：Dunn带无父孩子钓鱼，帮助他们成长，体现了他的关爱，故选B。A选项勤劳未体现；C选项浪漫未体现；D选项严格未体现。
【答案】
1~4. CDAB
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断
【点评】
本文以记叙文形式讲述William Dunn通过带无父孩子钓鱼传递关爱的故事，主题积极正向，考查学生的细节查找和人物品质推理能力，题目难度适中，需学生精准定位原文信息。
【难度系数】
0.5