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五、阅读理解。
（淮安一模）In our daily lives, we often focus on big events and achievements. However, it's the small acts of kindness that can truly make a difference in people's lives.
Once, 14-year-old Lily noticed an elderly neighbour, Mr Smith, struggling to carry groceries up the stairs. Without hesitation, she ran over to help him. Mr Smith was so touched by her simple act. He said, "It's these small things that restore my faith in humanity. Lily's help made my day."
Another example is from a local school. A group of students started a "Compliment(赞美) Corner" during lunchtime. Every day, they write kind words on colourful cards and share them with their classmates. One student, Tom, said, "I was having a really bad day, but then I received a card that said, 'You have a beautiful smile. ' It made me feel so much better."
Small acts of kindness not only bring joy to others but also to ourselves. When we do something nice for someone, our brain releases dopamine(多巴胺), a chemical that makes us feel happy.
Moreover, these small acts can create a chain reaction. When people experience kindness, they are more likely to pay it forward. For instance, after receiving help from Lily, Mr Smith offered to help his other neighbour fix a broken fence.
So, don't underestimate the power of small acts of kindness. Whether it's helping someone carry something, giving a compliment, or just offering a smile, these small gestures can have a huge impact on the world around us.
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A. She carried groceries for him.
B. She fixed his broken fence.
C. She wrote a compliment card for him.
D. She shared colourful cards with him.
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A. Tired. B. Sad. C. Happy. D. Nervous.
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A. Pay for something in advance. B. Receive kindness from others.
C. Do something kind for others. D. Get paid for doing good deeds.
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A. Big events are more important.
B. Students should help each other.
C. Small acts of kindness can change the world.
D. Elderly people need more.
（淮安一模）In our daily lives, we often focus on big events and achievements. However, it's the small acts of kindness that can truly make a difference in people's lives.
Once, 14-year-old Lily noticed an elderly neighbour, Mr Smith, struggling to carry groceries up the stairs. Without hesitation, she ran over to help him. Mr Smith was so touched by her simple act. He said, "It's these small things that restore my faith in humanity. Lily's help made my day."
Another example is from a local school. A group of students started a "Compliment(赞美) Corner" during lunchtime. Every day, they write kind words on colourful cards and share them with their classmates. One student, Tom, said, "I was having a really bad day, but then I received a card that said, 'You have a beautiful smile. ' It made me feel so much better."
Small acts of kindness not only bring joy to others but also to ourselves. When we do something nice for someone, our brain releases dopamine(多巴胺), a chemical that makes us feel happy.
Moreover, these small acts can create a chain reaction. When people experience kindness, they are more likely to pay it forward. For instance, after receiving help from Lily, Mr Smith offered to help his other neighbour fix a broken fence.
So, don't underestimate the power of small acts of kindness. Whether it's helping someone carry something, giving a compliment, or just offering a smile, these small gestures can have a huge impact on the world around us.
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A
）1. What did Lily do to help Mr Smith?A. She carried groceries for him.
B. She fixed his broken fence.
C. She wrote a compliment card for him.
D. She shared colourful cards with him.
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C
）2. How does doing something kind make us feel according to the passage?A. Tired. B. Sad. C. Happy. D. Nervous.
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C
）3. What does the underlined phrase "pay it forward" mean?A. Pay for something in advance. B. Receive kindness from others.
C. Do something kind for others. D. Get paid for doing good deeds.
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C
）4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Big events are more important.
B. Students should help each other.
C. Small acts of kindness can change the world.
D. Elderly people need more.
答案
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. C
解析
【分析】做英语阅读理解题时，需先明确题干关键词，再回到原文定位对应内容，结合原文信息匹配选项。第1题关键词为“Lily”“help Mr Smith”，定位第二段；第2题关键词为“do something kind”“feel”，定位第四段；第3题需结合划线短语后的例子理解词义；第4题需梳理全文内容，提炼主旨。
【解析】1. 根据原文第二段“Once, 14-year-old Lily noticed an elderly neighbour, Mr Smith, struggling to carry groceries up the stairs. Without hesitation, she ran over to help him.”可知，Lily帮Mr Smith搬杂货，对应选项A。2. 根据原文第四段“When we do something nice for someone, our brain releases dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel happy.”可知，做好事会让人感到开心，对应选项C。3. 根据划线短语“pay it forward”后的例子“after receiving help from Lily, Mr Smith offered to help his other neighbour fix a broken fence”，可知该短语意为“将善意传递给他人”，对应选项C。4. 全文围绕“小善举的力量”展开，最后一段总结“these small gestures can have a huge impact on the world around us”，主旨为小善举能改变世界，对应选项C。
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.C 4.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】本题是一篇关于小善举意义的阅读理解题，涵盖细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意三类常见阅读题型，要求学生精准定位原文信息、结合语境理解词义、梳理全文提炼主旨，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】0.7
【解析】1. 根据原文第二段“Once, 14-year-old Lily noticed an elderly neighbour, Mr Smith, struggling to carry groceries up the stairs. Without hesitation, she ran over to help him.”可知，Lily帮Mr Smith搬杂货，对应选项A。2. 根据原文第四段“When we do something nice for someone, our brain releases dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel happy.”可知，做好事会让人感到开心，对应选项C。3. 根据划线短语“pay it forward”后的例子“after receiving help from Lily, Mr Smith offered to help his other neighbour fix a broken fence”，可知该短语意为“将善意传递给他人”，对应选项C。4. 全文围绕“小善举的力量”展开，最后一段总结“these small gestures can have a huge impact on the world around us”，主旨为小善举能改变世界，对应选项C。
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.C 4.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】本题是一篇关于小善举意义的阅读理解题，涵盖细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意三类常见阅读题型，要求学生精准定位原文信息、结合语境理解词义、梳理全文提炼主旨，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】0.7
