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.
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：四、1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D
解析：
【分析】
1. 第1题是细节理解题，解题思路为定位文章开篇核心信息，第一段第一句明确说明Elsie剪长发的目的是捐赠头发帮助癌症儿童制作假发，据此对应选项即可。
2. 第2题是细节判断题，需逐个比对选项与原文：先找到各选项对应的原文内容，再逐一验证对错，比如活动地点、剪发年龄、筹款目标等细节，最终筛选出符合原文的选项。
3. 第3题是词义猜测题，解题关键是结合前文语境，前文提到“if Elsie ever cut her hair”，由此可推断出“it”指代的是Elsie的头发。
4. 第4题是人物性格推断题，需根据Elsie捐赠头发、为慈善筹款的行为，总结其性格特点，这些行为体现出她善良且乐于助人的品质。
5. 第5题是主旨大意题，解题思路为梳理全文核心事件，文章围绕Elsie帮助癌症儿童的善举展开，据此提炼出文章主旨。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据文章第一段第一句“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).”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选项：由第二段第一句“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选项：根据第二段最后一句“She had only trimmed(修剪)her hair once before, at age seven”可知她7岁剪过一次头发，B错误；
C选项：第三段第一句“Elsie's goal was to raise 14,000 for the charity Kids with Cancer.”说明目标是14000，C错误；
D选项：从第五段妈妈的表述可知家人支持她的选择，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.”，结合语境，“it”指代的是前面提到的“Elsie's hair”，故选B。
4. 第4题：Elsie捐赠头发制作假发帮助癌症儿童，还为慈善机构筹款，这些行为都体现她善良、乐于助人，故选C。
5. 第5题：文章主要讲述了14岁女孩Elsie捐赠长发并筹款帮助癌症儿童的善举，突出她的善良和助人行为，故选D。
【答案】
四、1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本文讲述了女孩Elsie为帮助癌症儿童捐赠长发并筹款的暖心故事，传递了善意与正能量。解题时，细节题需精准定位原文内容进行核对，词义猜测题要结合上下文语境推断指代内容，主旨大意题需梳理全文核心事件，抓住文章中心思想。
【难度系数】
0.7
1. 第1题是细节理解题，解题思路为定位文章开篇核心信息，第一段第一句明确说明Elsie剪长发的目的是捐赠头发帮助癌症儿童制作假发，据此对应选项即可。
2. 第2题是细节判断题，需逐个比对选项与原文：先找到各选项对应的原文内容，再逐一验证对错，比如活动地点、剪发年龄、筹款目标等细节，最终筛选出符合原文的选项。
3. 第3题是词义猜测题，解题关键是结合前文语境，前文提到“if Elsie ever cut her hair”，由此可推断出“it”指代的是Elsie的头发。
4. 第4题是人物性格推断题，需根据Elsie捐赠头发、为慈善筹款的行为，总结其性格特点，这些行为体现出她善良且乐于助人的品质。
5. 第5题是主旨大意题，解题思路为梳理全文核心事件，文章围绕Elsie帮助癌症儿童的善举展开，据此提炼出文章主旨。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据文章第一段第一句“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).”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选项：由第二段第一句“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选项：根据第二段最后一句“She had only trimmed(修剪)her hair once before, at age seven”可知她7岁剪过一次头发，B错误；
C选项：第三段第一句“Elsie's goal was to raise 14,000 for the charity Kids with Cancer.”说明目标是14000，C错误；
D选项：从第五段妈妈的表述可知家人支持她的选择，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.”，结合语境，“it”指代的是前面提到的“Elsie's hair”，故选B。
4. 第4题：Elsie捐赠头发制作假发帮助癌症儿童，还为慈善机构筹款，这些行为都体现她善良、乐于助人，故选C。
5. 第5题：文章主要讲述了14岁女孩Elsie捐赠长发并筹款帮助癌症儿童的善举，突出她的善良和助人行为，故选D。
【答案】
四、1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本文讲述了女孩Elsie为帮助癌症儿童捐赠长发并筹款的暖心故事，传递了善意与正能量。解题时，细节题需精准定位原文内容进行核对，词义猜测题要结合上下文语境推断指代内容，主旨大意题需梳理全文核心事件，抓住文章中心思想。
【难度系数】
0.7