《2025年高中同步单元滚动强化卷高中英语必修第二册北师大版》

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David and his family have been farmers for generations. One day they discovered that a distant relative who took over the 80-acre property decided to sell the farm where they were working.
David, who was in his twenties at that time, was determined to buy it no matter how challenging it would be to prepare such a large amount of money in such a short time.
After careful thinking and many sleepless nights, David and his father gathered whatever they could offer for the auction (拍卖).
When they walked into the auction house, they saw over 200 farmers had been there, many of whom were owners of large properties and could easily defeat David. When the auctioneer announced the family's farm, David and his father put in their offer, but they were sure that someone else would make a higher offer.
However, what happened next shocked them. The crowd fell silent. None of the farmers was against the family. The auctioneer called a second time and silence filled the room again. A third time — and still no one offered. The amazed auctioneer put down his gavel (小木槌) and announced that David was the winner.
When he was asked what he thought happened that day, David answered — respect. The farmers refused to offer because they understood that David and his family worked hard at that farm and deserved to buy it back.
"I've had two greatly meaningful days in my life. " David explains. "The first was the day my son was born. The second was that unforgettable day at the auction house. "
24. What trouble did David face before leaving for the auction?
A. Money shortage.
B. Sleep problems.
C. The distant journey.
D. Father's disagreement.
25. How did David feel when he saw over 200 farmers?
A. He felt that he was not sure to win.
B. He felt that he must make a higher offer.
C. He felt that he could defeat them.
D. He felt that he should go home at once.
26. Why did the auctioneer feel amazed?
A. David offered twice.
B. No one offered except David.
C. The farm was sold at a high price.
D. No farmers supported his work.
27. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Farmers are all very kind and helpful
B. Two meaningful days in David's life
C. Working hard can pay off in the end
D. Respect makes a difference to a farmer family

答案： 语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。David和父亲去参加竞拍会购买一个农场,竞标时,他们发现获胜的概率渺茫,但其他农民出于对他家的尊重没有出价,拱手让其成为获胜者。
24.A 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,David在去拍卖会前,因缺乏购买农场的资金而烦恼。
25.A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“many of whom were owners of large properties and could easily defeat David”及“but they were sure that someone else would make a higher offer”可推知,David不确定自己是否能够赢得竞拍。
26.B 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知,拍卖师没有料到除了David,其他农夫都没有出价。
27.D 标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是倒数第二段可知,文章讲述了在一个竞拍会竞标购买农场时,David和父亲发现获胜的概率很小,但其他农民出于对他们的尊重没有出价,最后他们成功竞标。