四、阅读理解
Elsie Kennedy, a 14-year-old student from Scone Grammar School in New South Wales, has donated her long, knee-length hair to help make wigs(假发)for children with cancer(癌症)。Inspired(赋予灵
Elsie's first haircut took place at her school on November 20. To support her, students were encouraged to wear purple, the colour of cancer awareness, and donate money. Elsie called it a "Purple Rapunzel" theme, connecting her love for the fairytale with her wish to help kids in need. She had only trimmed(修剪)her hair once before, at age seven, so this was a big moment for her.
Elsie's goal was to raise $14,000 for the charity Kids with Cancer. By January 2025, she had already raised over $11,000. Her fundraising page remained open, and she hoped to reach her goal soon.
Elsie said she was excited to get a new look and she felt proud knowing her efforts would support kids and families facing cancer.
Elsie's mother, Mandy Kennedy, explained that the family had discussed donating her hair for a couple of years. They agreed that if Elsie ever cut her hair, it should go to someone in need. "Donating it to make wigs for children was the perfect choice," Ms Kennedy said. "Elsie understands how important it is for kids to feel confident, especially when they're going through difficult times."
Elsie's act of kindness shows how one person can make a big difference. Her efforts to help others are an inspiration to everyone around her.
( ) 1. Why did Elsie Kennedy want to have her long hair cut?
A. To follow the new school rules. B. To sell her long hair for money.
C. To donate her hair to help children with cancer.
D. To make her look good and give her confidence.
( ) 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Elsie held a "Purple Rapunzel" event at home.
B. Elsie trimmed her hair once at the age of eight.
C. Elsie's goal was to raise 11,000 for the charity.
D. Elsie's families were proud of her choice to help others.
( ) 3. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Cancer awareness. B. Elsie's hair. C. The money raised. D. Elsie's goal.
( ) 4. Which of the following words can best describe Elsie Kennedy?
A. Beautiful and smart. B. Talented and creative.
C. Kind and helpful. D. Hard-working and brave.
( ) 5. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. How to grow long hair like the fairytale character Rapunzel.
B. The reasons why purple is the colour of cancer awareness.
C. The importance of donating hair to make wigs for children.
D. A girl's kindness and her efforts to help children with cancer.
Elsie Kennedy, a 14-year-old student from Scone Grammar School in New South Wales, has donated her long, knee-length hair to help make wigs(假发)for children with cancer(癌症)。Inspired(赋予灵
感
)by the fairytale character Rapunzel，Elsie spent her childhood growing her hair，dreaming of having long，beautiful hair like the princess. Over time，her dream changed，and she decided to use her hair to help others.Elsie's first haircut took place at her school on November 20. To support her, students were encouraged to wear purple, the colour of cancer awareness, and donate money. Elsie called it a "Purple Rapunzel" theme, connecting her love for the fairytale with her wish to help kids in need. She had only trimmed(修剪)her hair once before, at age seven, so this was a big moment for her.
Elsie's goal was to raise $14,000 for the charity Kids with Cancer. By January 2025, she had already raised over $11,000. Her fundraising page remained open, and she hoped to reach her goal soon.
Elsie said she was excited to get a new look and she felt proud knowing her efforts would support kids and families facing cancer.
Elsie's mother, Mandy Kennedy, explained that the family had discussed donating her hair for a couple of years. They agreed that if Elsie ever cut her hair, it should go to someone in need. "Donating it to make wigs for children was the perfect choice," Ms Kennedy said. "Elsie understands how important it is for kids to feel confident, especially when they're going through difficult times."
Elsie's act of kindness shows how one person can make a big difference. Her efforts to help others are an inspiration to everyone around her.
( ) 1. Why did Elsie Kennedy want to have her long hair cut?
A. To follow the new school rules. B. To sell her long hair for money.
C. To donate her hair to help children with cancer.
D. To make her look good and give her confidence.
( ) 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Elsie held a "Purple Rapunzel" event at home.
B. Elsie trimmed her hair once at the age of eight.
C. Elsie's goal was to raise 11,000 for the charity.
D. Elsie's families were proud of her choice to help others.
( ) 3. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Cancer awareness. B. Elsie's hair. C. The money raised. D. Elsie's goal.
( ) 4. Which of the following words can best describe Elsie Kennedy?
A. Beautiful and smart. B. Talented and creative.
C. Kind and helpful. D. Hard-working and brave.
( ) 5. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. How to grow long hair like the fairytale character Rapunzel.
B. The reasons why purple is the colour of cancer awareness.
C. The importance of donating hair to make wigs for children.
D. A girl's kindness and her efforts to help children with cancer.
答案：1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D
解析：
【分析】
1. 第1题：先定位问题关键词“why...cut long hair”，回到文章首段第一句，明确得知Elsie剪长发是为了捐赠给癌症儿童制作假发，对应选项C。
2. 第2题：逐一排查选项：A选项活动地点是学校而非家，与原文不符；B选项Elsie是7岁修剪头发而非8岁，错误；C选项目标筹款是14000而非11000，错误；D选项从Elsie妈妈的表述能看出家人认可并支持她的选择，表述正确。
3. 第3题：找到第五段划线词“it”所在句子，前文提到“if Elsie ever cut her hair”，结合语境可知“it”指代Elsie的头发，对应选项B。
4. 第4题：结合全文，Elsie捐赠头发、为癌症儿童筹款，体现出她善良、乐于助人的品质，对应选项C。
5. 第5题：梳理全文主旨，文章围绕Elsie捐赠头发并筹款帮助癌症儿童的善举展开，对应选项D。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据文章第一段“Elsie Kennedy, a 14-year-old student...has donated her long, knee-length hair to help make wigs(假发)for children with cancer(癌症)”可知，Elsie剪长发是为了捐赠头发帮助癌症儿童，故选C。
2. 第2题：
A项：由第二段“Elsie's first haircut took place at her school on November 20”可知活动在学校举办，A错误；
B项：由第二段“She had only trimmed(修剪)her hair once before, at age seven”可知她7岁修剪过头发，B错误；
C项：由第三段“Elsie's goal was to raise 14,000 for the charity Kids with Cancer”可知目标筹款是14000美元，C错误；
D项：从第五段Elsie妈妈的话“Donating it to make wigs for children was the perfect choice”可看出家人支持她的选择，为她骄傲，D正确。
3. 第3题：第五段中“if Elsie ever cut her hair, it should go to someone in need”，结合上下文语境，“it”指代的是前文提到的“Elsie's hair”，故选B。
4. 第4题：Elsie主动捐赠头发给癌症儿童制作假发，还为相关慈善机构筹款，这些行为充分体现了她善良（kind）、乐于助人（helpful）的品质，故选C。
5. 第5题：文章主要讲述了14岁女孩Elsie捐赠头发并筹款帮助癌症儿童的善举，D选项准确概括了文章主旨，故选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
细节信息判断、词义指代理解、主旨大意概括
【点评】
本文围绕青少年善举展开，题目覆盖阅读理解常见题型，考查学生对文本信息的提取、分析与归纳能力。解题时需紧扣原文内容，逐一核对选项，同时借助上下文语境明确指代类题目的答案。
【难度系数】
0.7
1. 第1题：先定位问题关键词“why...cut long hair”，回到文章首段第一句，明确得知Elsie剪长发是为了捐赠给癌症儿童制作假发，对应选项C。
2. 第2题：逐一排查选项：A选项活动地点是学校而非家，与原文不符；B选项Elsie是7岁修剪头发而非8岁，错误；C选项目标筹款是14000而非11000，错误；D选项从Elsie妈妈的表述能看出家人认可并支持她的选择，表述正确。
3. 第3题：找到第五段划线词“it”所在句子，前文提到“if Elsie ever cut her hair”，结合语境可知“it”指代Elsie的头发，对应选项B。
4. 第4题：结合全文，Elsie捐赠头发、为癌症儿童筹款，体现出她善良、乐于助人的品质，对应选项C。
5. 第5题：梳理全文主旨，文章围绕Elsie捐赠头发并筹款帮助癌症儿童的善举展开，对应选项D。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据文章第一段“Elsie Kennedy, a 14-year-old student...has donated her long, knee-length hair to help make wigs(假发)for children with cancer(癌症)”可知，Elsie剪长发是为了捐赠头发帮助癌症儿童，故选C。
2. 第2题：
A项：由第二段“Elsie's first haircut took place at her school on November 20”可知活动在学校举办，A错误；
B项：由第二段“She had only trimmed(修剪)her hair once before, at age seven”可知她7岁修剪过头发，B错误；
C项：由第三段“Elsie's goal was to raise 14,000 for the charity Kids with Cancer”可知目标筹款是14000美元，C错误；
D项：从第五段Elsie妈妈的话“Donating it to make wigs for children was the perfect choice”可看出家人支持她的选择，为她骄傲，D正确。
3. 第3题：第五段中“if Elsie ever cut her hair, it should go to someone in need”，结合上下文语境，“it”指代的是前文提到的“Elsie's hair”，故选B。
4. 第4题：Elsie主动捐赠头发给癌症儿童制作假发，还为相关慈善机构筹款，这些行为充分体现了她善良（kind）、乐于助人（helpful）的品质，故选C。
5. 第5题：文章主要讲述了14岁女孩Elsie捐赠头发并筹款帮助癌症儿童的善举，D选项准确概括了文章主旨，故选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
细节信息判断、词义指代理解、主旨大意概括
【点评】
本文围绕青少年善举展开，题目覆盖阅读理解常见题型，考查学生对文本信息的提取、分析与归纳能力。解题时需紧扣原文内容，逐一核对选项，同时借助上下文语境明确指代类题目的答案。
【难度系数】
0.7