人物故事类文章是高考阅读理解常选材料之一。这类文章常通过叙述突出人物性格特征或讲述个人经历与感悟，以及逸闻趣事。文章的要素有时间、地点、人物、事件等。有些是按事件发展的经过为主线叙述的，在叙述的过程中有详有略；有些是按时间的顺序叙述的，有顺叙、倒叙等。总结人物品质的题目几乎是这类题材的御用考题，务必留意，总结经验。
1. Yutian Ma, Ph.D. and current postdoctoral researcher, has studied around the world, but found his position in Assistant Professor Owen Fenton’s lab in the US.
Ma has studied biomedical engineering in China, Australia, England and Singapore. “Working with different people across different cultures helped me realize that science is like a unifying language. It also exposed me to a lot of new insights and ideas,” said Ma.
Fenton and Ma first worked together at the National University of Singapore in 2021. “Yutian is a talented experimentalist and can generate powerful sets of data. Also, his ability to sit down, think critically, and chat about science in an informal capacity brings out his creativity,” said Fenton, Ph.D.
Luckily for Fenton, the feeling was mutual and the two have now worked together for three years. When Fenton started his lab, building an effective team was his top priority. “If you find the right people, they can solve complex and important problems. I find the most interesting questions interdisciplinary in nature and that’s why you need a team of great people with different research backgrounds like Yutian,” he said.
Creative is also a word Fenton uses to describe the environment of his lab and it’s reflected in the way he mentors his students – by advocating for brainstorming sessions and group recharging.
“Dr. Fenton provides a space where you’re allowed to express your own ideas and have him support you through the research process. His mentorship has helped me grow, and, because of his influence, I want to incorporate the same mentoring style in the future,” said Ma.
Bringing each of their strengths and backgrounds, Ma in engineering and Fenton in drug delivery and synthetic chemistry, the partners have found their success.
1. What do we know about Yutian Ma, Ph.D.in the passage?
A. He once studied biomedical engineering in the US.
B. He has worked in Owen Fenton’s lab.
C. He first cooperated with Fenton in the US.
D. He likes unifying a science language .
2. Which of the following words can best describe Yutian Ma?
A .Diligent and ambitious
B. Intelligent and modest
C. Determined and devoted
D. Talented and creative
3. Why does Owen Fenton choose to cooperate with Yutian Ma?
A. He is eager to start his lab.
B. He needs a team with different research backgrounds.
C. He advocates for brainstorming sessions.
D. He would like to help Yutian Ma grow.
4.What can we learn from Yutian Ma’s story?
A. Teamwork is the secret to success.
B. No pains, no gains.
C. where there a will, there a way.
D. Knowledge is power.
体裁：人物传记题材：人与社会主题：合作造就成功
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述的是马毓添博士跟美国研究员Owen Fenton合作研究生物药物取得成功的故事。
1.B 【解析】细节题。根据文章第一段的最后一句but found his position in Assistant Professor Owen Fenton’s lab in the US.内容可知马博士是在欧文·芬顿的实验室工作，故选B项。
2. D【解析】细节题。根据文章第三段欧文·芬顿的话" Yutian is a talented experimentalist and can generate powerful sets of data. Also, his ability to sit down, think critically, and chat about science in an informal capacity brings out his creativity "可知马毓添博士是一位才华横溢的实验学家，他的卓越能力也激发了他的创造力，故选D项。
3.B 【解析】推断题。根据文章第四段“that’s why you need a team of great people with different research backgrounds like Yutian, ,"内容可推断，欧文·芬顿选择和马毓添博士合作的根本原因是他需要一支像马博士这样具有不同研究背景的优秀团队，故选B项。
4.A 【解析】主旨题。根据文章全文，尤其是最后一段可知，本文主要讲述了凭借各自的优势和背景，马在工程领域，芬顿在给药系统和合成化学领域，二者合作取得了成功。故选A项。
2. I grew up knowing I was different, and I hated it. I was born with a cleft palate（腭裂）, and when I started to go to school, my classmates—who were constantly teasing—made it clear to me how I must look to others: a little girl with a misshapen lip,crooked nose, lopsided teeth, and hollow and somewhat unclear speech.
When my schoolmates asked, "What happened to your lip?" I'd tell them that I'd fallen as a baby and cut it on a piece of glass. Somehow it seemed more acceptable to have suffered anaccident than to have been born different. By the age of seven I was convinced that no one outside my own family could ever love me, or even like me.
And then I entered the second grade, and Mrs. Leonard's class. She was round and pretty and fragrant, with shining brown hair and warm dark eyes that smiled even on the rare occasions when her mouth didn't. Everyone adored her. But no one came to love her more than I did.
The time came for the annual "hearing tests" given at our school. I was barely able to hear anything out of one ear, and was not about to reveal yet another problem that would single me out as different. And so I cheated. I had learned to watch other children and raised my hand when they did during group testing. The "whisper test" ,however, required a different kind of deception : Each child would go to the door of the classroom, turn sideways, close one ear with a finger, and the teacher would whisper something from her desk, which the child would repeat. As usual, I was last, but allthrough the testing I wondered what Mrs. Leonard might say to me. I knew from previous years that she whispered things like"The sky is blue" or "Do you have new shoes?"
My turn came up. I turned my bad ear to her plugging up the othersolidly with my finger, then gently backed my finger out enough to be able tohear. I waited and then heard the words that changed my life forever. Mrs.Leonard, the pretty, fragrant teacher I adored, said softly, "I wish you were my little girl."
1. What do you learn about the author’s lip from the passage?
A. She was born disabled.
B. She suffered an accident at seven.
C. She cut it on a piece of glass as a baby.
D. She got the feature from the family..
2. Which is true about the "whisper test"?
A. Annually, the test was given at the school in groups
B. The test required each child to take it one by one.
C. Mrs. Leonard was the only teacher to organize the test.
D. Mrs. Leonard would block the kid’s ear and whisper something from her desk.
3. Which of the following best describes Mrs.Leonard?
A. Responsibleand strict. B. Helpful and patient.
C. Enthusiasticand active. D. Kind and gentle.
4. Why did Mrs.Leonard say“I wish you were my little girl."?
A. To finish the important test.B. To change one’s life.
C. To adopt the special girl. D. To comfort a broken heart.
Answer: ABDD
体裁：记叙文题材：学校与教育主题：耳语测试
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述的是一个女老师在耳语测试的过程中一句话鼓舞和安慰了一个小姑娘的故事。
1.A【解析】细节题。根据文章第一段的I was born with a cleft palate（腭裂）内容可知，我是天生的唇腭裂，故选A项。
2.B【解析】细节题。根据文章第四段的The "whisper test" ,however, required a different kind of deception : Each child would go to the door of the classroom内容可知，耳语测试不同于小组形式的听力测试，而是一个接一个的进行单独测试，故选B项。
3.D【解析】推断题。根据文章第一段的Mrs. Leonard, the pretty, fragrant teacher I adored, said softly, "I wish you were my little girl."内容可推断，伦纳德老师又善良有温柔，故选D项。
4.D【解析】推断题。根据文章最后两句话内容可知，老师只是为了安抚这个小女孩受伤的心，故选A项。B 项容易误选，那是老师的话的实际效果，并不是老师当初的所言的原因。
3. A courtroom was left astonished after an emotional reunion between a judge and one of her old classmates arrested following an alleged burglary.
Arthur Booth aged 49 was arrested on Monday after being spotted driving a car that matched the description of one allegedly involved in a robberyand failing to stop after a police officer signaled him. A police chase followed, resulting in two accidents before he crashed the car. He fled on foot but was eventually caught and charged with various offences.
US judge Mindy Glazer was taking charge of the case. When Arthur Booth was taken into court, the judge looked at him for a moment or two and then asked: "Did you go to Nautilus Middle School?" "Oh my goodness," replied Mr. Booth several times, at first with smiles and then breaking down in tears. He repeatedly cries “Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness.”
In the heartrending scene, judge Glazer expresses her disappointment at the circumstances. “I always used to wonder what happened to you, sir,” she tells him. “I'm sorry to see you here.” Mr Booth covers his head and cries as Glazer tells the court, “This was the nicest kid in middle school ," the judge said, “He was the best kid in middle school. I used to play football with him, all the kids, and look what has happened." Glazer says as Mr Booth continues to cry. "What's sad is how old we've become. Good luck to you sir, I hope you are able to come out of this OK and just lead a lawful life."
Arthur Booth said: "Mindy has given me great encouragement. I will not give up my life. Now it is a new start for me." Arthur Booth is a very good student, but in order to satisfy his gambling addiction, he always engages himself in some stealing activities. As a consequence, he has to waste his good time in prison. Now his family hopes that the appearance of their old classmates and their own guilt can awaken his conscience.
24. What made Arthur Bootharrested?
A. That he crashed the car and fled.B. That he got involved in an alleged robbery.
C. That he was spotted driving a stolen car. D. That he was charged by his classmate.
25. Why did Arthur Booth at first smile and then break down in tears?
A. He was charged with theft.B. He thought of Nautilus Middle School.
C.He recognized his old classmate.D. He was fully aware of his guilt.
26. Which of the following best describes Arthur Booth as a boy?
A. thieving.B. annoying .C. caring.D. promising.
27.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. A special report that a man was suspected of being involved in a robbery.
B. A surprise reunion between a judge and her arrested classmatein the court .
C. An emotional conversation between a judge and a former schoolmate.
D. A dramatic encounter of the two old friends.
体裁：记叙文题材：社会生活主题：在法庭上“偶审”罪犯同学
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述的是美国一嫌犯认出法官竟是中学同学瞬间情绪崩溃后来迷途知返的故事。
24.B【解析】细节题。根据文章第一段的第一句Arthur Booth aged 49 was arrested on Monday after being spotted driving a car that matched the description of one allegedly involved in a robbery内容可知是“卷入抢劫案”使她被捕，故选B项。
25. C 【解析】细节题。根据文章第三段的法官问话"Did you go to Nautilus Middle School?"你是鹦鹉螺中学毕业的吗？这句内容可知，他认出了老同学，Arthur Booth在庭上先笑后哭可能包含了“悔恨”、“羞愧”、“尴尬”等各种因素，心情十分复杂。，故选C项。
26.D【解析】推断题。根据文章第四段法官的话“I always used to wonder what happened to you, sir,” “This was the nicest kid in middle school ,"内容可推断，他小时候是个好孩子，从最后一段Arthur Booth is a very good student这句也可以看出来这一点，故选D项。
27.B【解析】主旨题。根据文章全文和第一段可知，本文主要是美国一嫌犯法庭认出法官竟是中学同学的故事，真是人生如戏，故选B项。
4. My name is August. I’m not an ordinary ten- year-old boy. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you are thinking, it’s probably worse.
When I was in my mom’ s stomach , no one had any idea I would come out looking the way I look. About two months before I was born, the doctors realized there was something wrong with my face, but they didn’t' t think it was going to be bad. They told Mom and Dad I had a cleft palate(唇腭裂) and some other stuff going on.
There were two nurses in the delivery room the night I was born. One was very nice and sweet. The other one, Mom said, did not seem at all nice or sweet. She had very big arms and she kept farting（放屁）. Like, she’d bring Mom some ice chips , and then fart . She ' d check Mom ' s blood pressure , and fart . Mom says it was unbelievable because the nurse never even said excuse me !
When I came out of Mom ' s stomach , she said the whole room got very quiet . Mom didn’t even get a chance to look at me because the nice nurse immediately rushed me out of the room . Mom got very upset and tried to get out of bed to see where they were going , but the farting nurse put her very big arms on Mom to keep her down in the bed . They were practically fighting , because Mom was hysterical and the farting nurse was yelling at her to stay calm. And then all of a sudden she let out the biggest , loudest , smelliest fart in the history of farts . Anyway , when Mom tells this story , she acts out all the parts—including the farting noises—and it is so , so funny! Mom saysthe farting nurse turned out to be a very nice woman . She stayed with Mom the whole time and didn’t leave her side. After I had lived through the night , it was that nurse who held Mom' s hand when they brought her to meet me for the first time .
When Mom looked down into my tiny mushed up face for the first time , all she could see was how pretty my eyes were. She kissed me all over my face and she even kissed my tortoise mouth. Mom didn’t see me as ordinary but she saw me extraordinary. What I value most is the care and love from my mum.
注：故事改编自美国小说《奇迹男孩》Wonder written by R J Palacio
1.What do we learn about the author from the passage?
A.He was born disabled.
B.He suffered from an accident at ten.
C.He was ordinary before he was born.
D.He got the feature from the family.
2.What did the author think of the process of my birth?
A. Depressing.B. Tiring. C. Funny. D. Risky.
3.Which of the following best describes the farting nurse?
A. Responsible and nice.B. Strict and rude.
C. Enthusiastic and active.D. Kind and gentle.
4. Why did Mom see me extraordinary?
A.She thought my eyes were pretty. B. She didn’t care about my tortoise mouth
C.She devoted unconditional love to me . D. She comforted my broken heart.
体裁：记叙文题材：人与社会主题：一个残疾男孩的分娩故事
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了一个残疾男孩分娩时，善良的护士是如何安慰妈妈的。也描绘了妈妈的动作语言展现了妈妈不离不弃的爱。
1.A【解析】细节题。根据文章第二段的They told Mom and Dad I had a cleft palate(唇腭裂)内容可知，我是天生的唇腭裂，故选A项。
2. C【解析】细节题。根据文章第四段的when Mom tells this story , she acts out all the parts—including the farting noises—and it is so , so funny!内容可知，本是一件悲伤的故事却被作者利用放屁护士的形象讲得很滑稽有趣。
3.A【解析】推断题。根据文章第四段的Mom says the farting nurse turned out to be a very nice woman . She stayed with Mom the whole time and didn’t leave her side.内容可推断，放屁护士是一个负责的好护士，故选A项。
4.C【解析】推断题。根据文章最后一句话内容可知，妈妈觉得我非同寻常是因为爱我，故选C项。
