阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dear Andrew,
It's been quite some time since we last met, and I thought I'd share how my life has changed since I changed schools three years ago.
Looking back on the good old days in the village, a wave of nostalgia (怀旧) washes over me. Life was simpler then. We were like one big family — everyone knew each other. We'd gather in the village square, telling stories and jokes, talking and laughing.
Living in the city now feels like a different world. It's full of energy, with busy streets, tall buildings, and a fast pace. Technology makes everything faster and more convenient, offering endless opportunities to learn, explore, and experience diverse cultures.
But this rapid progress comes at a cost. City life is fast-paced, and people from all walks of life are always on the move. It's easy to feel alone, even when surrounded by crowds.
I miss the simple life in the village — the fresh air, clear skies, and closeness to nature. Yet I've come to embrace (拥抱) the city's lively life, which has broadened my horizons.
Life is a journey of different experiences. Each one, whether in the village or the city, has shaped who I am. I find comfort in happy memories and excitement in what lies ahead.
Yours
Jim
26. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Jim's family.
B. Jim's village life.
C. Jim's friends.
D. Jim's new school.
27. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. Rapid progress is easy to get.
B. Rapid progress has some bad results.
C. Rapid progress makes people excited.
D. Rapid progress helps people move fast.
28. What has the change brought to Jim?
A. A sense of regret and loss.
B. A refusal of past rural lifestyle.
C. A feeling of loneliness with the rural life.
D. A broad and deeper understanding of life.
A
Dear Andrew,
It's been quite some time since we last met, and I thought I'd share how my life has changed since I changed schools three years ago.
Looking back on the good old days in the village, a wave of nostalgia (怀旧) washes over me. Life was simpler then. We were like one big family — everyone knew each other. We'd gather in the village square, telling stories and jokes, talking and laughing.
Living in the city now feels like a different world. It's full of energy, with busy streets, tall buildings, and a fast pace. Technology makes everything faster and more convenient, offering endless opportunities to learn, explore, and experience diverse cultures.
But this rapid progress comes at a cost. City life is fast-paced, and people from all walks of life are always on the move. It's easy to feel alone, even when surrounded by crowds.
I miss the simple life in the village — the fresh air, clear skies, and closeness to nature. Yet I've come to embrace (拥抱) the city's lively life, which has broadened my horizons.
Life is a journey of different experiences. Each one, whether in the village or the city, has shaped who I am. I find comfort in happy memories and excitement in what lies ahead.
Yours
Jim
26. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Jim's family.
B. Jim's village life.
C. Jim's friends.
D. Jim's new school.
27. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. Rapid progress is easy to get.
B. Rapid progress has some bad results.
C. Rapid progress makes people excited.
D. Rapid progress helps people move fast.
28. What has the change brought to Jim?
A. A sense of regret and loss.
B. A refusal of past rural lifestyle.
C. A feeling of loneliness with the rural life.
D. A broad and deeper understanding of life.
答案
26. B 27. B 28. D
解析
【分析】
要解答这三道题,需结合原文内容逐一分析:第26题先定位第二段,明确段落核心内容;第27题重点理解划线句的关键短语含义,结合上下文语境判断;第28题定位原文中关于生活变化带来影响的语句,匹配对应选项。
【解析】
26题:定位第二段,该段主要回忆Jim在乡村的旧时光,讲述乡村生活的简单、邻里和睦等内容,段落主旨为Jim的乡村生活,对应选项B。
27题:划线句“But this rapid progress comes at a cost.”中“comes at a cost”意为“付出代价”,结合下文提到的城市生活快节奏易让人孤独,说明快速进步存在不好的结果,对应选项B。
28题:定位原文“Yet I've come to embrace the city's lively life, which has broadened my horizons.”,可知生活变化让Jim拓宽了视野,即对生活有更广泛深刻的理解,对应选项D。
【答案】
26. B 27. B 28. D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、主旨大意、句意理解
【点评】
本题为书信类阅读理解,考查学生对段落主旨、句意及文章细节的理解能力,解题时需精准定位原文关键信息,结合语境分析选项,难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
要解答这三道题,需结合原文内容逐一分析:第26题先定位第二段,明确段落核心内容;第27题重点理解划线句的关键短语含义,结合上下文语境判断;第28题定位原文中关于生活变化带来影响的语句,匹配对应选项。
【解析】
26题:定位第二段,该段主要回忆Jim在乡村的旧时光,讲述乡村生活的简单、邻里和睦等内容,段落主旨为Jim的乡村生活,对应选项B。
27题:划线句“But this rapid progress comes at a cost.”中“comes at a cost”意为“付出代价”,结合下文提到的城市生活快节奏易让人孤独,说明快速进步存在不好的结果,对应选项B。
28题:定位原文“Yet I've come to embrace the city's lively life, which has broadened my horizons.”,可知生活变化让Jim拓宽了视野,即对生活有更广泛深刻的理解,对应选项D。
【答案】
26. B 27. B 28. D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、主旨大意、句意理解
【点评】
本题为书信类阅读理解,考查学生对段落主旨、句意及文章细节的理解能力,解题时需精准定位原文关键信息,结合语境分析选项,难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
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