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Ⅰ. 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共10分)
(2026·江苏南京七校联合体检测)
In August 2005, I left my quiet coastal hometown in Maine for Chicago, a big city famous for its skyscrapers and lively cultural scene. My hometown had only one small bookstore and no art galleries, so the endless concerts, museums and restaurants in Chicago seemed like a dream come true. As a college freshman, I was excited to embrace the city's energy—yet I often found myself longing for the sound of waves crashing and the smell of salt in the air.
Years went by, and I built a fulfilling life in Chicago: I graduated, got a job I loved, and made lifelong friends. Still, a soft nostalgia（乡愁）for Maine lingered, and I soon realized that "home" isn't defined by the number of attractions a place has, but by the sense of comfort and belonging it brings. It's the way the light falls on the ocean at sunset, the taste of my mom's seafood chowder, and the familiarity of bumping into neighbors on the street.
"Homesickness often arises when we're missing the emotional comfort of a familiar environment, not just the place itself," says Dr. Lisa Carter, a psychologist who specializes in human attachment. "We don't just miss a location—we miss the routines, the relationships, and the sense of safety that location provided. For some, this comfort can
be recreated in a new place; for others, it remains a unique part of their past."
Although the nostalgia for Maine has never truly faded, even after years of happy life in Chicago, there are simple ways to ease this kind of longing. Creating small, familiar rituals in your new life—like baking your hometown's favorite cookies every Sunday or taking a walk in a nearby park at the same time each evening—can help build a new sense of stability. These little acts don't erase the memories of home; instead, they weave those memories into the fabric of your present life.
I'm fortunate to have a good foundation in Chicago, with a loving family, supportive friends and a comfortable home, but however much I love my life in Chicago, there's a part of me that will forever belong to Maine.
1. Why did the author move to Chicago? （
A. To pursue her college education there.
B. To take up a new job in the city center.
C. To enjoy the various attractions it offered.
D. To escape the boredom of her small hometown.
2. What does Dr. Lisa Carter think nostalgia mainly comes from? （
A. The loss of important relationships from the past.
B. The difficulty in creating new routines in daily life.
C. The disappointment with the new place's environment.
D. The lack of familiar emotional comfort in a new place.
3. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? （
A. The methods of relieving nostalgic feelings.
B. The significance of holding on to past memories.
C. The permanence of the author's nostalgia for Maine.
D. The necessity of physical places for establishing a safe zone.
4. Which saying best summarizes the main idea of the text? （
A. Pleasure blinds one to home.
B. Home keeps the wolf from the door.
C. Home is where the heart is.
D. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
(2026·江苏南京七校联合体检测)
In August 2005, I left my quiet coastal hometown in Maine for Chicago, a big city famous for its skyscrapers and lively cultural scene. My hometown had only one small bookstore and no art galleries, so the endless concerts, museums and restaurants in Chicago seemed like a dream come true. As a college freshman, I was excited to embrace the city's energy—yet I often found myself longing for the sound of waves crashing and the smell of salt in the air.
Years went by, and I built a fulfilling life in Chicago: I graduated, got a job I loved, and made lifelong friends. Still, a soft nostalgia（乡愁）for Maine lingered, and I soon realized that "home" isn't defined by the number of attractions a place has, but by the sense of comfort and belonging it brings. It's the way the light falls on the ocean at sunset, the taste of my mom's seafood chowder, and the familiarity of bumping into neighbors on the street.
"Homesickness often arises when we're missing the emotional comfort of a familiar environment, not just the place itself," says Dr. Lisa Carter, a psychologist who specializes in human attachment. "We don't just miss a location—we miss the routines, the relationships, and the sense of safety that location provided. For some, this comfort can
be recreated in a new place; for others, it remains a unique part of their past."
Although the nostalgia for Maine has never truly faded, even after years of happy life in Chicago, there are simple ways to ease this kind of longing. Creating small, familiar rituals in your new life—like baking your hometown's favorite cookies every Sunday or taking a walk in a nearby park at the same time each evening—can help build a new sense of stability. These little acts don't erase the memories of home; instead, they weave those memories into the fabric of your present life.
I'm fortunate to have a good foundation in Chicago, with a loving family, supportive friends and a comfortable home, but however much I love my life in Chicago, there's a part of me that will forever belong to Maine.
1. Why did the author move to Chicago? （
A
）A. To pursue her college education there.
B. To take up a new job in the city center.
C. To enjoy the various attractions it offered.
D. To escape the boredom of her small hometown.
2. What does Dr. Lisa Carter think nostalgia mainly comes from? （
D
）A. The loss of important relationships from the past.
B. The difficulty in creating new routines in daily life.
C. The disappointment with the new place's environment.
D. The lack of familiar emotional comfort in a new place.
3. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? （
A
）A. The methods of relieving nostalgic feelings.
B. The significance of holding on to past memories.
C. The permanence of the author's nostalgia for Maine.
D. The necessity of physical places for establishing a safe zone.
4. Which saying best summarizes the main idea of the text? （
C
）A. Pleasure blinds one to home.
B. Home keeps the wolf from the door.
C. Home is where the heart is.
D. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
答案
语篇解读 本文是一篇夹叙夹议论文。文章主要讲述了作者离开家乡缅因州前往芝加哥上大学,尽管在芝加哥建立了充实的生活,但对家乡的思念之情从未消散,同时探讨了缓解乡愁的方法。
1. A 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,作者搬到芝加哥是为了去那里上大学。故选A。
2. D 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,丽莎·卡特博士认为思乡之情主要源于在新地方缺乏熟悉的情感慰藉。故选D。
3. A 段落大意题。根据第四段中“Although the nostalgia for Maine has never truly faded...can help build a new sense of stability.”可知,本段主要讲述了缓解思乡之情的方法。故选A。
4. C 推理判断题。根据全文内容,特别是第二段“I soon realized that ‘home’ isn't defined by the number of attractions a place has, but by the sense of comfort and belonging it brings. It's the way the light falls on the ocean at sunset, the taste of my mom's seafood chowder, and the familiarity of bumping into neighbors on the street.”和最后一段内容可知,文章的核心思想是“家”不在于地理位置,而在于情感归属与心灵的安放之处。故C项“Home is where the heart is.(心之所在即为家。)”最能概括文章主旨。故选C。
1. A 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,作者搬到芝加哥是为了去那里上大学。故选A。
2. D 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,丽莎·卡特博士认为思乡之情主要源于在新地方缺乏熟悉的情感慰藉。故选D。
3. A 段落大意题。根据第四段中“Although the nostalgia for Maine has never truly faded...can help build a new sense of stability.”可知,本段主要讲述了缓解思乡之情的方法。故选A。
4. C 推理判断题。根据全文内容,特别是第二段“I soon realized that ‘home’ isn't defined by the number of attractions a place has, but by the sense of comfort and belonging it brings. It's the way the light falls on the ocean at sunset, the taste of my mom's seafood chowder, and the familiarity of bumping into neighbors on the street.”和最后一段内容可知,文章的核心思想是“家”不在于地理位置,而在于情感归属与心灵的安放之处。故C项“Home is where the heart is.(心之所在即为家。)”最能概括文章主旨。故选C。
