《2025年高考模拟试题汇编高中英语》

B
In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records. I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself. Despite the absence of a piano at home, there was one at my grandmother's care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear, with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields. It was truly magical.
Entering the Royal Academy of Arts at 16 marked the beginning of my artistic journey. In my 30s, I took another significant step in life—marriage. My wife worked at Elephants World, a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants. These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly, so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself. For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants' lives.
Initially, when I started playing, it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass. However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing. It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music. From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace. We occasionally film these performances, and now, we proudly have nearly 700 000 YouTube subscribers.
I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve, despite the constant potential danger. Surprisingly, it's the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music. I firmly believe it has a calming effect. These elephants' breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy. I've even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven's tunes. With their exceptional hearing and the ability to sense vibrations(震动) through their feet, I am convinced that elephants grasp the language of human expression. This serves as a powerful illustration that music serves as a universal language, connecting us all.
24.What motivated the author's early affection for music?
A. Exposure to Beethoven's music.
B. Employment at Elephants World.
C. Attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts.
D. Piano teaching at his grandma's care home.
25.What did the author's 50th birthday celebration symbolize?
A. Personal achievements in music.
B. A combination of music and care.
C. Successful fundraising for the reserve.
D. Recognition for the author's artistic journey.
26.What role did music play in the lives of the elephants in the reserve?
A. Emotional recovery.
B. Physical exercise.
C. Financial support.
D. Artistic expression.
27.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Save the Mistreated Elephants
B. Male Elephants: Moody and Musical
C. Play the Piano for Rescued Elephants
D. Elephants: Animals of Sharp Hearing

答案： 24.A　细节理解题
[定位句]In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records. I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself.(第一段第一、二句)
译文:20世纪70年代,我的家乡新开了一家销售黑胶唱片的超市，于是我开始把自己的零花钱花在买唱片上。我很快就喜欢上了贝多芬的《月光奏鸣曲》，怀揣着自己演奏这首曲子的梦想。
[解析]该题问的是什么激发了作者早期对音乐的热爱。根据定位句可知，接触到贝多芬的音乐激发了作者早期对音乐的热爱。故选A。
25.B　推理判断题
[定位句]①For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants’ lives.(第二段最后一句)
译文:在我50岁生日的时候，我的妻子成功说服经理让我们把一架钢琴带进保护区，把音乐引入大象的生活。
②Initially, when I started playing, it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass. However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing. It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music. From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace.(第三段第一至四句)
译文:起初，当我开始弹奏时，很难听到钢琴声高过大自然和大象嚼草的声音。然而，当一头失明的大象停止进食并听我演奏时，一切都改变了。我猛地意识到这只被困在黑暗世界里的大象对音乐有着深厚的热爱。从那一刻起，再也不用担心(弹钢琴)会扰乱它们的安宁。
[解析]该题问的是作者50岁生日的庆祝活动象征着什么。根据定位句可知，作者在50岁生日时通过演奏音乐来关怀保护区里的大象，由此可推知，作者50岁生日的庆祝活动象征着音乐与关怀的结合。故选B。
26.A　推理判断题
[定位句]Surprisingly, it's the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music. I firmly believe it has a calming effect. These elephants’ breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy.(最后一段第二至四句)
译文:令人惊讶的是，喜怒无常的公象对音乐最感兴趣。我坚信它(音乐)有镇静作用。当我演奏时，这些大象的呼吸的确变慢了，这告诉我它们既放松又开心。
[解析]该题问的是音乐在保护区的大象的生活中起什么作用。根据定位句可推知，音乐有助于保护区内获救的“家养”大象在情感方面的恢复。故选A。
长难句分析：Despite the absence of a piano at home, there was one at my grandmother's care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear, with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields. (第一段第三句) 分析：本句是一个主从复合句。where引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是care home，其中“with pigeons cooing... in the fields”是with的复合结构作伴随状语。译文：虽然家里没有钢琴，但我祖母的养老院里有一架钢琴，在那里我学会了凭听觉(不看乐谱)弹奏贝多芬(的钢琴曲)，(我弹奏时)鸽子在咕咕叫，农民在田里劳作。
重点词汇与短语：acquire v.获得，得到；affection n.喜爱，钟爱；reserve n.(动植物)保护区，自然保护区；initially adv.起初，最初；dance to 随着……跳舞；serve as 可用作
27.C标题概括题
[解析]通读全文可知，第一段介绍了作者是如何爱上音乐的;第二至四段介绍了作者给保护区内获救的“家养”大象演奏音乐这件事。由此可知，“为获救的大象弹钢琴”可以概括文章大意，适合做本文的标题。故选C。