二、阅读理解
A(无锡江阴期中)
Our English teacher, Tom Jackson, has some good neighbours. They are Carl, Ann, Joe and Mary. Here's some information about them.
Carl is a train conductor. He works on the railway for 28 years. It is always a good job for him because he likes meeting people. Carl is very helpful and tries to make the passengers comfortable. He often stops to talk with the passengers. He likes his work because he can travel to many different places.
Ann is a kind woman in a small town. In a hospital she works as a nurse for four years. She likes her work very much. This month she is helping mothers with their new babies.
Joe is a taxi driver. He drives a taxi for 22 years. Most of the time Joe likes his work. He takes many film stars to the airport. He is cheerful and smiles a lot and his passengers like him. He makes a good living and supports a family of four.
Mary is a teacher in a high school. She teaches French. She has 33 students in her class, 15 boys and 18 girls. She likes her students, and her students like her. She is very kind and helps them a lot. She is always happy to be a teacher.
() 1. Carl likes his job because .
A. he can meet many film stars B. he makes a good living
C. he works on the railway for 28 years D. he can go to lots of different places
() 2. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Ann helps mothers with their new babies for four years.
B. Ann works as a nurse for four years.
C. There are thirty-three students in Ann's class.
D. With Ann's help, the passengers can feel comfortable on the train.
() 3. The underlined word "support" means "" in the passage.
A. 加强 B. 激励 C. 拥护 D.供养
() 4. From the passage, we learn that always enjoy their work.
A. Carl, Ann and Joe B. Mary, Carl and Ann
C. all of Tom's four friends D. Joe, Ann and Mary

【语篇导读】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介
绍了英语老师汤姆·杰克逊的一些好邻居的
信息。
1. D 提示:细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“He
likes his work because he can travel to many different
places.”可知答案。
2. B 提示:细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“In a
hospital she works as a nurse for four years.”可知答案。
3. D 提示:词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段最后一句
“He makes a good living and supports a family of
four.”可知,他收入不错,由此推知他能够“供养”
家庭。句意:他过着优裕的生活,供养着一个四口
之家。
4. C 提示:细节理解题。根据第二段中“He likes
his work because...”、第三段中“She likes her work
very much.”、第四段中“Most of the time Joe likes
his work.”和最后一段中“She is always happy to be
a teacher.”可知,汤姆的四个朋友都喜欢他们自己
的工作。

B(2025 南京玄武期中)
People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbours might be. Since we can't choose our neighbours, fences help create comfortable boundaries(边界) between homes.
According to sociologist(社会学家) Douglas B. Currivan, most people want to know their neighbours just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbour problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others' yards.
Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbours get along better. "When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbours are more likely," explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighbourhood safety. Studies show that burglars(入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal(示意) that the owners care about their property.
However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even "spite fences"—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours, which sometimes lead to legal problems.
While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbours together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
Good neighbours are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.
() 5. What is the main purpose(目的) of fences in marking properties?
A. To decorate the yard beautifully.
B. To attract wildlife to the neighbourhood.
C. To provide shade for outdoor activities.
D. To show where one person's land stops and another's starts.
() 6. According to the article, why do burglars avoid homes with fences?
A. Because fences are too expensive to climb over.
B. Because fences signal that owners care about their property.
C. Because fences make too much noise when they are touched.
D. Because fences are always dangerous.
() 7. What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence?
A. Her neighbours became much friendlier.
B. She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
C. Her property value increased immediately.
D. Burglars started targeting her home.
() 8. What can we infer about "spite fences" from the text?
A. They are built to protect pets. B. They are designed to be beautiful.
C. They are meant to annoy neighbours. D. They help neighbours become closer.
() 9. Which of the following would be the best title for this article?
A. The history of fences B. Why should we remove all fences?
C. Good fences make good neighbours D. The most expensive fences in the world

【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲
述了围墙的基本功能、作用、类型、影响和社会
意义,强调了围墙在邻里关系中发挥的双重作
用。
5. D 提示:细节理解题。根据第二段第二句
“Fences mark where one property ends and another
begins.”可知,围墙标志着一处房产的尽头和另一
处房产的开始,D项“表明一个人的土地到何处结
束,另一个人的土地从何处开始”与之相符。
6. B 提示:细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句
“Studies show that burglars are less likely to target
homes with fences, even small decorative ones,
because they signal that the owners care about their
property.”可知,研究表明入室窃贼不太可能以有
围墙的房屋为目标,因为围墙标志着房屋的主人
在意自己的财产。
7. B 提示:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句
“One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered
this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt
uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.”可
知,凯伦·佩斯拆除旧围墙后,突然觉得没有私人
户外空间了,她感到不舒服。
8. C 提示:细节理解题。根据倒数第三段最后一句
中“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy
neighbours”可知,“spite fences”的建造目的纯粹是
惹恼邻居,故C项正确。
9. C 提示:最佳标题题。通读全文可知,文章说明
了围墙的基本功能、作用、类型、影响和社会意义,
并在最后一段强调好的邻居需要尊重彼此的界
限,而合适的围墙能帮助维持邻里间友好的距离。
因此文章以“好围墙造就好邻居”作为标题最
合适。