《2025年红对勾高考一轮复习金卷英语》

　　　In a world filled with things that take our attention away,and ego - driven(自尊心驱使的)ambition,it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important.Among the chaos of modern life,humility(谦逊)emerges as a powerful force that,if embraced,can help us navigate challenges,understand ourselves and those around us,and change our true values and purpose.
Drawing from personal experiences and reflections,Peter Ash talks about the transformative power of embracing humility as a tool to navigate the challenge,build true confidence,and lead life as our authentic selves.
　　　In Humble:Reflections On The Power Of Humility And Its Place In An Ego - Obsessed World,the author Peter Ash puts forward a different perspective on a happy life,by addressing what he considers to be the definition of what humility is,and what it is not.Using his experiences to set a backdrop,Ash's guidance is designed to intentionally flow between autobiography and reader guidance.
　　　The book has ten chapters,covering topics such as making the case for humility,personal ego,and the importance of humility in the digital age and in the workplace.The guidance provided is less around direct bullet points and key takeaways,but more asking the reader to draw general reflections and conclusions.This is done by comparing and contrasting themselves to the author's experiences as they progress through the book.
　　　The book comes in at just over one hundred pages in length.Ash has a clear and well - put - together writing style to take readers on that journey to highlight his argument for living a more modest existence.
　　　The book is suitable for anyone who wishes to reflect and gain inspiration on how to live a more meaningful life.When terms such as“be kind"and“be humble”are bounced around the Internet with no clear definition,this book could be seen as an interesting story to the chaos of modern life.
13.What do we know about humility?　　　
A.It leads us to a deeper understanding of self and others.　　　
B.It is the key to achieving our ego - driven ambition.　　　
C.It is the most powerful tool for us to overcome difficulties.　　　
D.It definitely contributes to success in all aspects of life.
14.What can we learn about the book?　　
A.It provides numerous direct suggestions.　　
B.Its writing style is formal and academic.　　
C.It is based on the author's childhood experiences.　　　
D.Its contents are enlightening and inspiring.
15.Which of the following can best describe the author's attitude toward the book?　　　　
A.Skeptical.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　B.Approving.　　　　
C.Dismissive.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　D.Ambiguous.
____★16.Where is the text most probably taken from?　　　
A.A news report.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　B.A book review.　　　
C.A novel.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　D.An autobiography.

答案： 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. B