2024年云南省中考英语真题变式题汇编11-15题

   从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 In a small village, there lived a young boy named Ravi. He was always glad to lend a helping hand. One day, he saw a wounded lying on the ground with a broken wing (翅膀). It was unable to . Filled with worry, Ravi picked up the bird and carefully bandaged (包扎) up its wing. He provided food and water it. Days turned into weeks, and the bird became better and better. It was ready to fly again. As Ravi watched the bird flying higher and higher in the , he felt a deep sense of happiness and realized he could have a great influence on the lives of others. So he began to do a lot, including feeding homeless animals and visiting people. His kindness spread throughout the village, encouraging people to follow his example. Years passed, and Ravi to be a beloved (深受喜爱的) member of the community. His simple deeds (行为) the village into a place full of love and care. Our acts, no matter how , can make a difference. kindness is spread around, we will have the power to create a better world. 1．A．ant B．bee C．bird D．butterfly 2．A．see B．fly C．eat D．drink 3．A．for B．by C．from D．about 4．A．widely B．hardly C．strangely D．happily 5．A．sky B．lake C．box D．house 6．A．rich B．sick C．strict D．wise 7．A．got up B．gave up C．grew up D．woke up 8．A．cut B．divided C．poured D．changed 9．A．brave B．small C．terrible D．dangerous 10．A．If B．Before C．Unless D．Although       阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Michelle is an old lady. Last year, she noticed a lot of rubbish at the park near her home. She wanted to do something in her free time. So she picked up a bucket (桶) and got into at once. Since then, almost every day, she walks to the park to pick up cups, paper and other . She can fill up six buckets of rubbish a day. She often with people while picking wastes. They usually have a great talk. Surely, people are very for her work. Some of them even clean up a bit more themselves. In Michelle’s words, working in the park help her stay active . It also helps make her community a better place. “I always people should be giving to their community. When I was a teacher, I felt that was my mission (使命) in life,” she said. “When I retire (退休), I start to think, what can I doing? And I think this is something I can do.” Michelle, she usually takes a day off when she goes on vacation. But she tries to visit the park each day. “If anyone wants to join me to , just look for the lady with the orange bucket,” she said. 11．A．dangerous B．fair C．good D．silly 12．A．difficulty B．action C．trouble D．illness 13．A．tools B．gifts C．products D．wastes 14．A．works B．lives C．talks D．plays 15．A．thankful B．beautiful C．peaceful D．careful 16．A．hardly B．suddenly C．easily D．early 17．A．think B．worry C．forget D．guess 18．A．avoid B．remember C．finish D．keep 19．A．Because of B．Instead of C．According to D．Thanks to 20．A．take out B．help out C．check out D．look out Once a young man was asked to paint a boat of a rich man. While painting, he a small hole in the ship’s hull (船体) and quietly fixed it. After finishing his work, the young man got paid and left. The boat’s owner at the young man’s house the next day with much money, far greater than the painting payment. “You’ve already given me for painting the boat, Sir!” said the surprised young man. “This isn’t for the paint job, it’s for repairing the .” said the rich man. “But it was such a little service. You don’t need to me that much.” said the young man. “My dear boy, I forgot the hole when I asked you to paint the boat. After you finished painting it, my took the boat and went on a fishing trip. Then, I suddenly remembered the hole. I was scared to death. Imagine how I was when I saw them return home safely. After that, I checked the boat and discovered that you had repaired the hole. You my children’s lives.” said the rich man. So, no matter what, where, when or how, try to be . Because sometimes, the smallest act of kindness may be worth more to others. 21．A．burnt B．dug C．made D．discovered 22．A．grew up B．gave up C．showed up D．cheered up 23．A．advice B．money C．presents D．prizes 24．A．hole B．house C．painting D．shelf 25．A．save B．tell C．pay D．ask 26．A．parents B．kids C．wife D．friends 27．A．thankful B．lonely C．bored D．lovely 28．A．luckily B．carefully C．recently D．comfortably 29．A．gave B．helped C．lost D．protected 30．A．brave B．patient C．helpful D．humorous 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was invited by my friend to be a volunteer at Tent City. A number of tents had been set up for the homeless in this area. My husband had no time to our two sons, so I took 9-year-old Tom and 5-year-old Tim with me. Many of the people we had missing teeth or wore dirty clothes. My sons had a lot of . “Why don’t they buy food like us?” “Why don’t they have homes?” What they saw challenged their ideas about how people lived in the world. We talked about the why people ended up in that kind of situation. I was worried that my sons would make too much noise. But my surprise, the people we served were quite thankful because I had brought them there. Many said how fun it was to have children around. After dinner, I saw Tom sit with several old men. He was these people who were talking about sports. To be honest, I had realized that he was such a good listener. As some old men returned to their tents, I heard Tom saying to them, “Thanks so much for having dinner with us.” I could see that they were by his simple words. I hugged him tightly (紧紧地). I was proud of him because treating people with respect is really a good manner. 31．A．look for B．look up C．look after D．look into 32．A．served B．praised C．admired D．raised 33．A．suggestions B．messages C．problems D．questions 34．A．creative B．strange C．clever D．common 35．A．excuses B．reasons C．interests D．wishes 36．A．in B．to C．by D．for 37．A．active B．humorous C．patient D．beautiful 38．A．agreeing with B．depending on C．listening to D．running after 39．A．always B．often C．never D．usually 40．A．found B．touched C．caught D．hurt    Lily was a cheerful girl. She had a big smile on her face. One day, she noticed an old man named Grumble sitting beside a river. The old man looked sad. Lily wanted to make him smile, so she walked up to him with a friendly . “Good morning, Mr Grumble! Why the long face?” she asked. Grumble said, “What’s there to be happy about, young one? Life is full of troubles.” Lily laughed and replied, Mr Grumble. And just like clouds, they , making way for the sun to shine again. You should try looking on the side!” Lily made a bet (打赌) with Grumble, saying, “I bet I can make you smile by the end of the day.” Grumble her, “You’re welcome to try, but it won’t be easy.” For the rest of the day, Lily did all kinds of funny and things to make Grumble laugh. She told jokes, sang like nobody was watching, and even made faces. However, Grumble was unhappy. Lily decided to give it one last try as the sun began to . She took a deep breath and broke into a joyous dance. Surprisingly, Grumble couldn’t help it. He was laughing heartily. Lily had won the , but more importantly, she showed Grumble that becoming cheerful was not difficult. Happiness is a , and we can find it when we choose to see the brighter side of life. 41．A．never B．always C．seldom D．once 42．A．message B．gift C．greeting D．hug 43．A．pass B．increase C．stop D．freeze 44．A．small B．big C．dark D．bright 45．A．forgot B．challenged C．refused D．understood 46．A．hard B．simple C．easy D．silly 47．A．still B．almost C．just D．often 48．A．rise B．change C．set D．shine 49．A．story B．game C．lesson D．time 50．A．symbol B．record C．picture D．choice When I was young, I loved to read biographies (自传) of successful people. They never failed to encourage me. And from them, I always find one characteristic—grit. So, what’s grit? It’s the courage and resolution to your goals in the face of difficulties. Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty learned the of grit from an old woman sharpening (磨) a needle. He finally became a famous poet. Personally, developing the power of grit also led to wonder in my life. People around me all know that I like singing and public speaking very much. only a few know that when I was a little girl, I had hurt my vocal cords (声带) badly. Teachers told me not to my hobby in areas requiring the use of my voice. But how could I give up so ? I really love to sing and talk! So, courage and resolution, I worked hard to go through hard training. After several years, my voice was slowly back to normal and I could take part in all kinds of activities including musical performances and public speaking. I’m also glad to say that most of my achievements have to do with such activities. This is also I have the honor to be one of the speakers here today. Grit has not only helped individuals (个人) around the world become the successful people we know of today, but also has helped me overcome difficulties and led me on the path to my goals. The power of grit is that everyone can have. It is the key to unlocking new wonders in your life. 51．A．different B．dangerous C．awful D．common 52．A．give up B．cut off C．stick to D．run away 53．A．difference B．importance C．information D．prediction 54．A．But B．Or C．So D．And 55．A．stop B．develop C．change D．delete 56．A．hardly B．slowly C．carefully D．easily 57．A．with B．at C．to D．off 58．A．whose B．what C．when D．why 59．A．exchange B．doubt C．achieve D．discover 60．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything Have you ever taken a train? 61 things often happen on the train. Years ago, I went to the city when I noticed a family 62 train. There were two little girls, their mum, and her friend, all of them with big bags. From what it looked like, they were going to be away for several days. One of the girls sat next to an older gentleman, who started talking with 63 . 64 the train ride went on, the little girl said that they were on their way to the children’s 65 in the city, where her sister Hayley was receiving treatment (治疗). Without asking more about it, the man spoke with the girls on and off during the journey. Towards the end of the ride, the man started writing something on a piece of paper. As the train stopped at his station, he walked over to the girl’s mum and handed her a 66 , saying, “That’s for Hayley.” Then he got off the train before anyone had a chance to 67 him. The mum was surprised at first. As she looked at the check, there was a 68 on her face. She looked up, hoping to catch the man before he disappeared from view, but he had already gone. The moment left a lasting impression (印象) on me. It 69 me that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day. It also made me wonder about the man’s story and what 70 him to do this for strangers on a train. 61．A．Funny B．Unhappy C．Moving D．Terrible 62．A．looking at B．getting on C．getting off D．putting up 63．A．her B．them C．me D．him 64．A．Before B．As C．When D．Because 65．A．school B．home C．center D．hospital 66．A．book B．pen C．check D．bag 67．A．thank B．catch C．tell D．send 68．A．letter B．word C．message D．smile 69．A．warned B．taught C．reminded D．suggested 70．A．pushed B．led C．let D．expected    阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。 One day, an old lady and her 10-year-old granddaughter were walking down a busy street. They 71 a homeless man. He was sitting against the cold wall of a tall building. The man 72 have an empty bowl on the ground for begging (乞讨), but he was busy making something. In fact, he was making leaf roses. When he noticed 73 unhappy boy, he gave the rose to him and said, “Wish you good luck and have a nice day.” The grandmother stopped and asked 74 one of the leaf roses or not. The man smiled and said, “Kind lady, it is free.” The grandmother still took out 75 wallet and left him some money. As they walked away, the grandmother 76 by the young girl, “Why did you give him money?” The grandmother replied, “It is the man’s nature (天性) to help others. Also it is my nature to help him. And it is 77 our nature to help each other. We shouldn’t want or expect anything in return.” The granddaughter nodded and said, “I understand and support you. I’ll do that like you.” The grandmother’s 78 remind us that we should treat everyone with kindness. And we should certainly try to help people 79 need. A small action always makes a big difference and helps to make our world a much 80 place. 71．A．pass by B．passed by C．will pass by D．have passed by 72．A．isn’t B．wasn’t C．didn’t D．doesn’t 73．A．a B．an C．the D．/ 74．A．whether she could buy B．whether could she buy C．that she could buy D．that could she buy 75．A．she B．herself C．hers D．her 76．A．asks B．asked C．was asked D．is asked 77．A．exactly B．exact C．carefully D．careful 78．A．word B．words C．order D．orders 79．A．at B．with C．in D．on 80．A．bad B．worse C．good D．better In Tennessee, you will find a “small society” of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas.” The task of this group is 81 —to spread happiness to those in need. The work that 9 women do has been a 82 for over 30 years. Even their husbands had no idea what the ladies were busy with! The 9 women 83 themselves sisters, and have been together since childhood. Several of them were raise by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple that were always doing good for the 84 . One day when the ladies got together for a card game, they started missing about the “old days” with Malaw and PaPaw. They remembered how MaMaw made and sent cakes to families who 85 lost someone. She didn’t have to know them. If Malaw read about a death in the newspaper, she would at once go to the kitchen. So the sisters 86 that they should start doing good for their community too. They knew they needed money. And that’s when they planned to wash their own clothes instead of paying for that in order to save the money for the good things. “So among the nine of us, we saved about $400 a month and our husbands didn’t 87 anything unusual. Their shirts looked just fine,” said one of the sisters. And so, the “small society” of the 9 Nanas was born. 88 they heard of someone in need, they’d try their best to help paying a bill for a woman who lost her husband or buying new clothes for the children of a 89 mom. A package (包裹) would be sent, and would include one of MaMaw’s cakes and a note that 90 “Somebody loves you.” These 9 women prove that a small plan can make a big difference. 81．A．simple B．careful C．crazy D．dangerous 82．A．report B．question C．secret D．mistake 83．A．offer B．consider C．promise D．recommend 84．A．relatives B．ladies C．neighbours D．husbands 85．A．seldom B．almost C．never D．just 86．A．replied B．decided C．praised D．doubted 87．A．notice B．produce C．allow D．support 88．A．Before B．Until C．Whether D．Whenever 89．A．cool B．single C．gentle D．wealthy 90．A．said B．spoke C．told D．explain 根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入相应空格内的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 We would all love to learn what makes a strong team. And sometimes, the solution comes from a surprising place. There was a man who worked as a volunteer in a poor village. He is interested in studying the habits and culture of people there. He found them respect each other and always enjoy themselves 91 they didn’t even have enough food or water to live on. The first time he got there, he was always followed by a group of hungry children who were so 92 that he worried they might be blown away by the wind. The day before he was to return home, he decided to play a game with them. He prepared a beautiful basket full of delicious fruit and placed it 93 a tree. After that, the children were called together and asked if they would like to play the game. They all 94 in agreement. Then the man drew a line on the ground and said, “When I tell you to start, run to the foot of the tree to get the basket. 95 gets there first can have all the fruit.” The children all kept their eyes on the basket and 96 for the man’s order. When the man said “now”, all of the children began to take each other by the hand and then ran together to the tree. Finally, they managed to arrive 97 at the same time. They sat together around the basket and enjoyed their treat as a group. Though they only got a small part of the fruit, their feelings of satisfaction and pride were written all over their face. The man was very 98 . He found in disbelief that nobody tried to run to the basket alone. He asked why they would go together when one of them could have won all? A young girl among them looked up at him and replied, “How can one of 99 enjoy all the delicious fruit while the others get nothing?” We can learn a lot from the children who naturally chose to enjoy the fruit together. In fact, working hard as a 100 can make our life great. Only by doing this can we find our own value and sense of belonging in a community, just as the saying goes, “I am because we are.” 91．A．if B．unless C．although D．before 92．A．poor B．rich C．heavy D．thin 93．A．under B．in C．above D．on 94．A．shut B．thought C．nodded D．saw 95．A．Whoever B．Whatever C．However D．Whenever 96．A．looked B．wanted C．thanked D．waited 97．A．face to face B．hand in hand C．back to back D．one by one 98．A．mad B．surprised C．sad D．worried 99．A．them B．theirs C．us D．ours 100．A．difference B．choice C．village D．team    根据短文内容，判断正误 (正确“T”，错误“F”) 。 Everyone should be proud of who they are. What makes you who you are? Part of who you are comes from the past. It comes from the culture of your parents, grandparents, and people before them. It comes from the art you see, the stories and music you hear, and the traditions you share. Traditional Chinese painting is one of the oldest art forms in the world. It usually shows the painters’ love for nature and life. It mainly includes three kinds: landscapes (山水), flowers and birds, figures. Landscape painting is seen as the highest form of Chinese painting. Traditional Chinese folk stories are part of our history. They usually carry some information about Chinese beliefs (信念) and traditions. Many traditional folk stories such as Yu Gong Moves the Mountains, Hou Yi Shoots the Suns, Chang’e Flies to the Moon, are passed down from one generation to the next. People tell these stories to teach, to remember and just to pass time. Traditional Chinese music is a treasure of the Chinese nation. It is a medium (媒介) for the ancient people to express their feelings, experiences and thoughts and is still much loved by people so far. Dragon boats have a history of more than 2,000 years. Dragon boat racing is a popular tradition in China. Racers must work together to win. Today dragon boat racing has become a modern world sport. 101．People regard the painting of flowers and birds as the highest form of Chinese painting. 102．Traditional Chinese folk stories can give us some information about Chinese beliefs and traditions. 103．The ancient Chinese can express their feelings, experiences and thoughts through traditional Chinese music. 104．Teamwork is very important in a dragon boat racing. 105．The passage mainly talks about traditional Chinese festivals.       根据短文内容，判断正误(正确“T”，错误“F”) ，并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 The popular TV series Meet Yourself (有风的地方) show the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in Dali, Yunnan province. Let’s take a look at a few things. Wood carving (木雕) Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years. It has rich culture meanings. The carving usually uses patterns like flowers, plants and dragons. This type of wood carving is widely used in people’s buildings. Each piece of wood carving carries great efforts from the masters. Tie-dyeing (扎染) Tie-dyeing is an old dyeing skill. It started as early as in the Tang Dynasty for a small part of people. But now, tie-dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags, selling at home and abroad. Flower cake Flower cake is no doubt the most popular snack of Yunnan province. It has a history of more than 300 years. Even the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong was its big fan. The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in the cake. These traditional skills not only stand for Chinese wisdom, but also add colors to our modern lives. 106．Jianchuan wood carving has rich culture meanings. 107．We can know that tie-dyeing isn’t an old dyeing skill. 108．The flower cake has a history of more than 3,000 years. 109．These traditional skills only stand for Chinese wisdom. 110．The passage mainly introduces some intangible cultural heritages in Dali. 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”），并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 Clothing is an important part of any culture. Chinese culture is more than 5,000 years old, so the traditional Chinese clothing also has a long history. Hanfu Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people. It first appeared in China more than 3,000 years ago. But it disappeared with the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Now more and more young people start to enjoy wearing it. Zhongshan suit Zhongshan suit is the traditional Chinese clothing named after Sun Yat-sen. It is also known to foreigners. It first appeared in the 1920s. Tangzhuang Tangzhuang is a type of traditional Chinese costume. It got the name from the overseas Chinese. The Tang Dynasty was famous in the world, so at that time the overseas Chinese were called “Tang people”, and their clothes were called “Tangzhuang”. Qipao Qipao is a traditional Chinese dress. It first appeared in China in the 1920s. Qipao is usually made of silk, and Chinese women like to wear it because it can show their beauty. 111．The traditional Chinese clothing has a long history of more than 5,000 years. 112．Tangzhuang got its name from the overseas Chinese. 113．Both Zhongshan suit and Qipao first appeared in the 1920s. 114．If a Chinese woman wants to show her beauty, she can wear Qipao. 115．This passage mainly talks about five kinds of traditional Chinese clothing. 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”），并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history in curing illnesses and caring for people’s health. The earliest known written record of TCM (中医) is Huangdi Neijing from the third century BC. This classic writing provides the main belief of TCM that remains the basis of its practice today. The belief of TCM is about the balance between yin and yang of the body. The two sides repeat many times in the same order according to season and age to influence people’s health. It is a wonder that TCM doctors could cure patients without machines but only with a physical examination, which has four basic methods of diagnosis (诊断)—observing, listening and smelling, asking, and pulse-taking (脉诊). Observing is watching the looks to know patients’ conditions. Listening and smelling can help to collect messages through hearing the sound and smelling the smell of patients. Asking means asking about symptoms (症状) or signs and the medical history that they use. And pulse-taking is noting the pulse conditions of patients to know the changes inside or reactions of the illness. In the development of TCM, doctors of different dynasties worked in practice and conclusion. Shennong Bencao Jing, Shanghan Zabin Lun and Bencao Gangmu are all important works for traditional medicine learners. Nowadays, TCM has become popular all over the world. 116．The earliest known written record of TCM is Bengcao Gangmu. 117．Yin and yang repeat many times in the same order according to season and age to influence people’s health. 118．TCM doctors know the patients’conditions with the help of machines. 119．Observing is watching the looks to know patients’conditions. 120．The passage mainly tells us the books about TCM.    根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”），并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly. Global Positioning System (GPS) It’s a system that uses radio signals (信号) from satellites (卫星) to show exact information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It’s made up of the following parts: satellites, control equipment on land and receivers. Space Technology Russian and American scientists have worked together for the International Space Station (ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless advantages. It’s even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new houses in space. Underwater Robot Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high-technology equipment. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during journey long ago. 121．GPS can’t tell you where the user is on the earth on rainy days. 122．Control equipment on land is a part of GPS. 123．The ISS has carried people to other planets. 124．Hercules will be used to search for the ancient ships in the sea. 125．The purpose of the passage is to tell us technology is changing the world. People often use their phones to take pictures of their meals, especially fancy(华丽的) ones, to share online. But Clear Plate, a WeChat mini-program, encourages you to take pictures of your empty plates after a meal. The program’s AI “sees” that your plates are empty and gives you points. You can use these points to buy yourself gifts or give away the points to buy meals for children in poor areas. The program was developed by Liu Jichen, 23, a student at Tsinghua University. Liu came up with the idea in 2017. “Technology is a good way to cut down food waste,” said Liu. He put together a 20-member team to work on the program. To teach the program’s AI how to recognize empty plates, the team spent half a year collecting 10,000 photos from restaurants in 10 cities. The team also started a campaign(活动) called Clear Your Plate in Chinese universities in 2018. Students compete against each other to see who can get those most points in Clear Plate. In its third year, the one-month campaign has reached 1,017 schools. In 2020, almost 1.6 million people took part in it, cutting down food waste by 862 tons and carbon emissions(二氧化碳排放) by 3,337 tons. Thanks to his work, Liu was chosen as one of the United Nations’ 2020 Class of Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals(可持续发展目标), “We hope our efforts can encourage young people to value the food and save the food,” Liu said. (正确“T”，错误“F”) 126．The program Clear Plate encourages people to share their empty plates after meals. 127．People can give away points in the program to their friends to buy meals. 128．Liu’s team developed the program to cut down food waste. 129．1,017 schools took part in the Clear Your Plate campaign in 2018. 130．This passage mainly tells us some ways to save food. 根据短文内容，判断正误 (正确“T”，错误“F”)， 并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 In ancient China, willow branches (柳枝) were often used as a gift to friends and family members who would leave. Do you know why willow branches are a symbol of saying goodbye? One reason is that willow trees are strong. They can live in any soil, wet or dry, north or south. Because of this special feature, when saying goodbye to loved ones, giving a willow branch is a way to tell them you hope they will easily get used to their new living environment. Another reason is that, in Chinese, the pronunciation for the willow tree “柳” is similar to the character “留”. So giving a willow branch in ancient China was like asking the others to stay, even though you know that they must leave. It is said that this custom became popular during the Han Dynasty. At that time, Baqiao, a bridge in Chang’ an, today’s Xi’an, was a common place to say goodbye. People often stopped there and handed willow branches to people who were going to depart. willow branches, as a symbol of saying goodbye, were often mentioned in poems, especially at the time of the Tang and Song dynasties. 131．Willow branches were often used as a gift to friends and family members who would come back after being away for a long time in ancient China. 132．Willow trees can live in any soil because they get used to new living environment easily. 133．People often stopped at Baqiao, a village in Chang’ an, and handed willow branches to people who were going to leave. 134．Willow branches were often mentioned in poems, especially at the time of the Han dynasties. 135．The passage mainly tells us the symbol of willow branches in ancient China.      China’s Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar every year. It is a traditional folk holiday focusing on good health and long life. Let’s take a look at some key words related to the festival. Nine Nine is an important number in Chinese culture because its pronunciation means “long” in Chinese. According to the Book of Changes (《易经》), the number six is considered yin while nine is yang. The ninth day of the ninth lunar month in the Chinese calendar has two nines, so the day is given the Chinese name “Chong yang”. Plants When it comes to the Double Ninth Festival, two important plants, the cornel (茱萸) and chrysanthemum (菊花), have to be mentioned. Cornel, famous in traditional Chinese medicine, is widely planted in the north and south of China. Ancient people believed that wearing the cornel on this day could help prevent illness and avoid bad luck. They also believed that the chrysanthemum could drive away bad luck and prevent one from getting a cold in late autumn. So, drinking chrysanthemum wine has always been a traditional custom at this festival. Elders As times change, the festival has been given more meaning. In 1989, the Chinese government set it as a day for the elders, to encourage all to respect and love them, so as to build a beautiful, age-friendly society. 根据短文内容，判断句子正(T)、误(F)。 136．The number six is a symbol of good health and long life according to the Book of Changes. 137．The Chinese name “Chongyang” means two nines in China. 138．In ancient times, wearing the cornel could help people keep away from illness. 139．The Chinese government set the Double Ninth Festival as a day for the elders in 1989. 140．The writer mainly talks about the changes of the Double Ninth Festival. 根据短文内容，判断正误(正确“T”，错误“F”)，并将答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 Tree-planting Day is the day when some countries widely advertise (宣传) the helpful effects of forests, and encourage people to plant trees. In this way, people can be inspired to plant and love forests, and the environment will be improved. Many countries in the world have set their Tree-planting Day based on their own real situations. Tree-planting Day is on March 12 every year in China. There are two reasons for it. One is the sunshine, because spring is very warm and good for trees to grow. The other is to memorize SunYat-sen, who is considered the “Father of Modern China” for his role in the events that led to the end of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Sun Yat-sen passed away on March 12, 1925. When he was alive, he paid much attention to forests. China takes the death day of Sun Yat-sen as Chinese Tree-planting Day to memorize him. March 12, 2024 is China’s 46th Tree planting Day. In America, Tree-planting Day is a state festival, so there is no nationwide date, but America will organize tree-planting activities in April or May every year, and even take a day off in some states. The first Tree-planting Day was held on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. People planted over one million trees on that day. Every year, Cambodia celebrates Tree-planting Day (also called Arbor Day) in each of the twenty-five provinces of the country on July 9, with a tree-planting ceremony attended by the king of the Kingdom of Cambodia. 141．The first paragraph tells of the advantages of forests. 142．March 12 is the date when Sun Yat-sen passed away. 143．Americans planted more than one million trees in April every year. 144．The king of the Kingdom of Cambodia takes Arbor Day seriously. 145．The passage is mainly about Tree-planting Day in different countries. 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”）。 Chinese is mainly divided into 13 dialects (方言) and these dialects can be further divided into many kinds of local dialects. Putonghua (or Mandarin) is spoken by over 70% of the population in China. And it is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations. Within these large dialect groups, there are small groups. Many of them are difficult to understand. In Fujian, for example, people living 10 kilometers away from one another can be speaking different Min dialects. Putonghua is the mother dialect of Chinese living in the northern China and Sichuan province. It is called Guoyu in some parts of China, like Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. It is known in English as Mandarin Chinese or Standard Chinese. Wu dialect is spoken in Shanghai, most of Zhejiang and southern parts of Jiangsu and Anhui. Wu dialect include hundreds of different spoken forms. Hakka or Kejia is widely spoken in Fujian, Taiwan and some countries in Southeast Asia. Min dialect is spoken in Fujian, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Min group is the most diverse (不同的), with the most different spoken forms used in neighbouring countries. Yue is spoken in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, all over Southeast Asia and by many Chinese living abroad. All these dialects are a symbol of Chinese culture. These dialects are also important parts of Chinese and make Chinese a special language that is different from other languages. 146．There are more than 70 percent of Chinese people speaking Mandarin in China. 147．All people living in Fujian speak the same dialect. 148．Wu dialect has the most different spoken forms used in neighbouring countries. 149．If a person lives in Southeast Asia, he may speak Min, Kejia or Yue dialect. 150．This passage mainly talks about symbols of Chinese culture.    Monet’s Gardens Follow in Monet’s footsteps and enjoy yourselves in Monet’s Gardens. Here is some useful information about planning a visit to Monet’s Gardens. Online ticketing Tickets can be bought online. Sale starts from Sunday, May 12th, 2024. Opening times Monet’s Gardens are open every day from March 29th, 2024 to November 1st, 2024, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The latest entry (进入) is 5:30 pm. Prices •Adults: €11 •Children over 7 and students: €6.50 •Children under 7: free Safety •Pets are not allowed. •Picnic, painting, and drawing are not allowed. •Bags over the size of 55cmx35cmx20cm are not allowed. 151．When can people begin to buy tickets to Monet’s Gardens online? A．On May 1st, 2024. B．On May 12th, 2024. C．On March 29th, 2024. D．On November 1st, 2024. 152．How many hours are Monet’s Gardens open every day? A．6.5 hours. B．7.5 hours. C．8.5 hours. D．9.5 hours. 153．If Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee with their 6-year-old son visit Monet’s Gardens, how much should they pay? A．€11. B．€17.50. C．€22. D．€28.50. 154．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．You can take pets into Monet’s Gardens. B．You can’t have a picnic in Monet’s Gardens. C．You can take a bag over the size of 55cm×35cm×20cm. D．You can’t enter Monet’s Gardens at 5:00 pm on opening days. 155．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To list the reasons for visiting Monet’s Gardens. B．To introduce different activities in Monet’s Gardens. C．To compare different prices of visiting Monet’s Gardens. D．To give some information about visiting Monet’s Gardens.       The museum opened in 1976. It shows all about the history and culture of London. If you want to discover how the city has changed, come here. And if you want to find what special things the city has, come here too. You can spend the whole afternoon here enjoying the collection. Opening Times: Open: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Last admission: 5:30 pm  Closed: 24th~26th December Ticket Price: Free Address: 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN Telephone: +44(0)2070019844 Email: info@museumoflondon.org.uk Website:http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk Public  transport: By underground: The nearest stations are Barbican, St. Paul’s By bus: 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521 Museum of London shop: The shop at the Museum of London provides gifts and books about London. We also sell postcards and posters about London. You can buy some of them for yourselves or your relatives 156．The Museum of London opened to the public ________ years ago. A．48 B．76 C．100 D．150 157．Tom can enter the Museum of London at ________ if he wants to visit it. A．9:30 am B．11:00 am C．5:45 pm D．6:00 pm 158．Which information about the Museum of London is NOT provided in the material? A．Its address. B．Its collection. C．Its rules. D．Its telephone number. 159．Visitors can buy ________ in the Museum of London shop. ① books ②gifts ③posters ④drinks ⑤postcards ⑥food A．①②④ B．①③④ C．①②⑤⑥ D．①②③⑤ 160．We can learn from the material that ________. A．visitors have to enter the Museum of London before 5:30 pm B．the museum of London shows visitors all about its history C．the museum of London is open every day of the year D．the ticket price of the Museum of London is very high 161．What is StreetFun? A．A football club. B．A game store. C．A sports organization. D．A business company. 162．Which of the following best fits the blank? A． B． C． D． 163．Why has StreetFun spoken to many young people? A．To invent more team sports. B．To decide what sports to provide. C．To choose where to do sports. D．To vote for the best sports player. 164．Both boys and girls have included _________ in their top three sports lists. A．badminton and cycling B．badminton and football C．football and running D．running and cycling 165．The passage is written to __________. A．attract teenagers to join StreetFun B．encourage teenagers to create organizations C．teach children new sports skills D．ask children to give suggestions to StreetFun A Science Fair at Benton Middle School on March 12Hello students! Our yearly Science Fair is here once again! Were you part of this exciting event last last year? If you were, I’m sure you would want to be part of it again! For those who have not taken part the Science Fair before, its time to do it now! RequirementsHand in a proposal(提案) of your project by February 10. All proposal forms can be found from your science teachers. Successful proposals will be announced on February 15. Every step must be recorded well. Both individual (个人的) and group projects are welcome. Groups should not have more than four members. *Clearly express the question, materials, steps, discoveries and results of the experiment (实验). Take this chance to explore the field of science and technology and show your achievements in it! If you want to join in it, please email us at sciencefair@123.cn or you can call us at 8563-8211. 166．The Science Fair is held ________. A．once a month B．twice a month C．once a year D．twice a year 167．Who can students get proposal forms from? A．Their group leader. B．Their science teachers. C．Their classmates. D．Their head teacher. 168．According to the text, the expression of the experiment should be ________. A．special B．simple C．exciting D．clear 169．What is the purpose of Science Fair for students? A．To encourage students to explore and be creative. B．To help students get more knowledge about science. C．To make students learn how to work with others. D．To teach students to choose experiments topics. 170．Where is the text most probably from? A．A history book. B．A health magazine. C．A travel guide. D．A school newspaper.    The best tour to see lake landTour A    Lake District Spectacular The Lake District is famous for being “the most beautiful corner of England” and the tour introduces you just that. Fantastic sights of mountains, valleys (山谷) and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise (乘船游览), a visit to the 4000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle on the hills. You travel through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls and traditional Lakeland villages. You have plenty of stops for enjoying the sights and taking photographs. This is a tour not to miss. When & Where    Every day from WindermerePrices            Adults—￡36.00, Child—￡26.00 (up to 16 years of age) Prices Include        Lake Cruise Times            Leave Windermete 9:45 hrs, return approx.17:00 hrs Tour B    Beatrix Potter's Favorite Country The tour is the best way to explore the favorite places associated with (与……相关) Beatrix Potter. Our journey is through the beautiful Yewdale Valley, passing Yew Tree Tran and Skelwith Bridge making our way to Coniston Water for our lake cruise. We visit the Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farm where you have the chance to go in the shop and explore her garden. When & Where    Every day from WindermerePrices            Adults—￡26.00, Child—￡21.00 (up to 16 years of age) Prices Include        Lake Cruise on Coniston & Hill Top Gardens Times            Leave Windermete 12:00 hrs, return approx.16:30 hrs 171．What can you see if you choose Tour A? A．Yewdale Valley. B．Coniston Water. C．Castlerigg Stone Circle. D．Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farm. 172．How much will Simon, a boy of 12, and his father pay if they want to choose Tour A and Tour B? A．￡84.00. B．￡109.00. C．￡104.00. D．￡144.00. 173．When does the coach leave Windermere if you choose Tour B? A．9:45 hrs. B．17:00 hrs. C．12: 00 hrs. D．16 :30 hrs. 174．What can’t you see if you choose Tour B? A．Hill Top Gardens. B．Yewdale Valley. C．Skelwith Bridage. D．Traditional Lakeland Villages. 175．What can’t the visitors do during the tours? A．Take photos. B．See some waterfalls. C．Explore the garden. D．Talk with Beatrix Potter. Have you heard of the Erqi Memorial Tower? Where is it? What else do you know about it? Today the Erqi Memorial Tower is still considered by Zhengzhou people to be the most important historical place of the city. It has been a must for most Chinese and foreign tourists in Zhengzhou to take photos with it. Please come and enjoy yourself. It’s a great place for you to spend time with your family. The Erqi Memorial Tower Place: ●In the center of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. Things visitors can do: ●Learn about the workers’ movement and the importance of the strike. ●See all kinds of objects, photos, and documents (文件) connected with the strike. ●Climb the stairs or take a lift to the top. ●See the busy streets, the flowing Yellow River, and the great views on a clear day. Facts:●Built in 1971 in memory of the events of the 1923 Erqi Strike (罢工). ●Formed by two twin towers with 63 meters tall and 14 floors. ●With a deep historical and cultural background. Opening time:9: 00-17: 00 from Tuesday to Sunday (Not allowed to enter after 16: 30) Closed on Monday Ticket Price: Free with your ID card Transportation: By bus: Bus No. 2, 26, 32, 58, 89, 136, 206 and so on By subway: Line 1 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 176．How long does the tower open on Sunday? A．For six hours. B．For seven hours. C．For eight hours. D．For nine hours. 177．What should you take if you want to visit the tower for free? A．Your ID card. B．Your school ID card. C．Your photo with the tower. D．Your travel documents. 178．Which subway can you take to the tower? A．Line 1. B．Line 2. C．Line 26. D．Line 58. 179．What can we know about the tower? A．It is in the north of the city. B．It was built in 1923 in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. C．It is the most important historical place of Zhengzhou. D．Tourists from all over the world come into the tower to visit every day. 180．Who is the text written for? A．Workers. B．Students. C．Volunteers. D．Tourists. 6 Days Small Group Tour of Belijing-Xi’an Tour Type: Small Group of 18 travelers at most, guaranteed departures (保证出发) even with two persons Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach (长途客车) Accommodation (住宿): 5 nights at good 5-star hotels Meals: 5 western buffet breakfast, 3 lunches with the local style, 1 dumpling dinner Price: $1400 per person Special deal: 10% off-book 60 days before; 5% off-book 30 days before Highlights (最精彩的部分): · Must-see sights in China-Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army · Cycling on the Ming Dynasty City Wall of Xi’an, or tour by electric car · Meeting local people and experiencing the local Chinese culture · Enjoying Tang Dynasty Music and Dance performance We Guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops! Customer Reviews (用户评论): Peter Blyth ( from Australia)        Posted on January 18, 2012        ***** This tour has been exceptional to date and excellent value for money. The guides and drivers have been excellent in both Beijing and Xian. They are very professional, their knowledge amazes us. The tour we took was a small group tour, it was much cheaper than with other tour groups but the quality of the service has been exceptional value for money. 181．How much will a couple (夫妻) pay if they book 3 months before? A．$2800. B．$2660. C．$2520. D．$1400. 182．The followings are highlights of the trip EXCEPT ________. A．seeing Mutianyu Great Wall B．walking across Tiananmen Square C．cycling on the Ming Dynasty City Wall of Xi’an D．enjoying Tang Dynasty Music and Dance performance 183．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．There is no shopping stop all the way. B．5 lunches are included in the whole price. C．The trip includes accommodation of S nights at 3-star hotels. D．The trip can be planned and organized even with one person. 184．What does the reviewer (评论撰写者) think of his tour experience? A．Cheap but tiring. B．Relaxing and comfortable. C．Expensive but excellent. D．Amazing and worthwhile. 185．Where can you possibly see the information? A．In a travel book. B．On the Internet. C．In a popular science magazine. D．On a notice board.    Listening to “Natural Disasters”Do you know how we can survive in an earthquake? Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods or wildfires have been a great danger to the human beings since the beginning. Every year, thousands of lives die of them. Just as the old saying goes, “Know yourself, know your enemy. A hundred battles, a hundred victories.” Only when we know more about natural disasters can we come up with excellent ideas to fight against them. This Saturday, we invite Malika Sultanova, the professor (教授) of Yale University and expert in environmental science, to give a speech on what you need to know about natural disasters. Let’s go and enjoy it! Date and Time May 21, 2024   9:00 am—11:30 am Location 302 classroom 3F, Teaching Building What you will learn in this speech Considering where we live, Professor Sultanova will introduce information about earthquakes, as well as tsunamis (海啸) caused by them. In the speech, you will learn: ·How an earthquake and a tsunami happen. ·How close we are to an earthquake or a tsunami. ·Useful experience about surviving an earthquake or a tsunami. After the speech, we’d move to questioning. All of you can ask questions. So you can think what you want to know ahead of time. Getting your questions ready would be better. If you want to learn more about the speech or the speaker, please visit the first school.edu.org. 186．What can we know about Malika Sultanova? A．She once experienced a tsunami. B．She studies earthquakes in university. C．She is a professor of Harvard University. D．She knows a lot about environmental science. 187．How long will the speech last? A．For an hour. B．For an hour and a half. C．For two hours. D．For two hours and a half. 188．Where will the speech be given? A．202 classroom 2F, Teaching Building. B．302 classroom 3F, Office Building. C．302 classroom 3F, Teaching Building. D．302 classroom 3F, School Hall. 189．From this speech, we can learn ______. A．an expert’s own experience about a tsunami B．how an earthquake and a tsunami happen C．how far we are from an earthquake or a tsunami D．useful experience about stopping an earthquake or a tsunami 190．Where can you most probably find this passage? A．On a school website. B．In a nature magazine. C．In a city newspaper. D．On a sports TV program. In order to better show the beautiful students with good qualities to the public, our school is holding an activity of “Discover Beautiful Students”. Fantastic works from the students are expected in our school. Through the sharing of the beauty, we hope to pass love and positive energy onto the people around us. Time: From April 1．to May 31 Organizers: School Website, Kaiping News, andccwb.cn. Requirements for works: ♥Photos and short videos. ♥Languages in either English or Chinese. Prizes and Awards: ♥Competitors can get a chance to see your own works on School Website, Kaiping News and ccwb.cn. ♥Competitors can get some mysterious gifts. ♥Competitors can get honors and certificates (获奖证书). Notice: ♥Fill in a form first after making your decision. Obey the following rules: ♥Keep honest ♥Prepare works with a positive theme. ♥Make the video less than 5 minutes. ♥Keep polite during the whole process. ♥Show your special features in study, sports, arts, morality (道德) and labor. For more information: Please log in (登录) our School Website. 191．Why does our school hold the activity? A．To let others know about our school. B．To show our beautiful school to the public. C．To show beautiful students with good qualities to the public. D．To help the students introduce our school in English and Chinese. 192．When can the competitors send their works to the organizers? A．At the beginning of March. B．At the end of March. C．At the beginning of June, D．At the end of April. 193．Which of the following can be shown in this activity? a．homework    b．photos    c．short videos    d．gifts A．ab B．bc C．cd D．ad 194．If you want to take part in the activity, what should you do first? A．Fill in a form. B．Ask your teacher. C．Take a photo. D．Buy a ticket. 195．Where may the text come from? A．A sports newspaper. B．A school magazine. C．A story book. D．A guidebook. Glorious! Labor!If you like cooking, if you can cook delicious food, here’s your chance! Come and join in the “Glorious! Labor!” (July 1st, 2024)! All you have to do is to create your own dishes in 40 minutes. Please pay attention to the following things: ◎Think about what to cook before the competition, give a special name to your dish. ◎Buy all the food ingredients yourselves before the competition. ◎Come to the People’s Square and cook the delicious food with other competitors. ◎After finishing cooking, introduce your food to all the experts. The competition is only open to students who live in Dongguan. Get an entry form (参赛表格) from www.dongguanlife.org/cfcw. Send the entry form before 25th June, 2024. We will invite another ten parents to try your food. They will have the chance to vote (投票) for their favorite dish. Names of winners will also be posted on www.dongguanlife.org/cfcw. on July 6th, 2024. 1st place2,000 yuan and 5 bags of rice 2nd place2,000 yuan and 2 boxes of milk 3rd place1,000 yuan and 1 bottle of cooking oil For more information, please contact us! Tel: (0769) 92136116 E-mail: dongguanlife@qq.com Mail: Dongguanlife, Box 520, Dongzhong Road 103 196．Who is the passage written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Experts. D．Parents. 197．(新考法) Which of the following things should the competitors pay attention to? ①Give a special photo to the dish. ②Buy all the food ingredients before the competition. ③Think about what to cook before. ④Introduce the food to all the experts after finishing. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 198．What’s Linda’s place if she gets 2,000 yuan and 2 boxes of milk? A．1st place. B．2nd place. C．3rd to 6th places. D．7th places. 199．According to the passage, everyone can know the result ________. A．within half a week B．within a week C．the next day D．the next month 200．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To ask students to take cooking class. B．To ask people to vote for their favorite dish. C．To encourage students to take part in the cooking competition. D．To ask parents to let children cook at home.    Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired (听力受损的) children for 33 years. Her first communication with hearing-impaired people was with her neighbor, Mrs. Wang. One day, when Liu was playing in her house, Wang used sign language (手语) to communicate with her. But Liu couldn’t understand. Wang’s husband told Liu that Mrs. Wang wanted to make her a scarf. “I was moved by her kindness, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said, “so I decided to become a teacher for hearing-impaired students.” At first, Liu almost gave up because of difficulties. She then thought about her neighbor and the pain on her face when she could not make people understand what she was trying to say. That made Liu stick to her dream of being a “special education” teacher and she succeeded. Although she was only 18 at that time, she regarded the students as her children. Every day, she spent much time teaching them to speak. One of her students, Jiang Yan, said Liu would show over 100 times how to speak just one word. She also taught the students how to wash their face and clothes, and clip their nails (剪指甲). Liu Lingli put lots of efforts to help them live better, too. With her help and encouragement, another student Liu Hanxiang could communicate normally with others. Liu Hanxiang learned dancing and is a member of an art group now. Thanks to Liu’s devotion (奉献), more than 20 students have received higher education. “Whenever they tried to say ‘mom’ or ‘dad’ for the first time, I felt it was the sweetest sound in the world,” Liu Lingli said. 201．Why did Liu Lingli decide to become a teacher of “special education”? A．Because she was interested in sign language. B．Because she wanted to be a successful teacher. C．Because she was moved by her neighbor’s kindness. D．Because she wanted to help Wang’s husband to speak. 202．What did Liu Lingli teach her students to do according to paragraph 4? a. Speak.           b. Learn art.           c. Clip nails.         d. Wash face and clothes. A．a, b, c B．a, b, d C．b, c, d D．a, c, d 203．What can we know from the text? A．Jiang Yan dances well and is a member of an art group now. B．Liu Hanxiang advised Liu Lingli to communicate with others. C．Liu Lingli makes great efforts to help her students to live better. D．Less than 20 of Liu Lingli’s students have got higher education. 204．Which of the following words can best describe Liu Lingli? A．Devoted. B．Honest. C．Quiet. D．Lucky. 205．In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text? A．People. B．Science. C．Sports. D．Travel.       Recently, I asked a seeing friend who had just walked in the woods what she had noticed. “Nothing special,” she replied. How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk through the woods and see nothing worthy of note? I who cannot see find hundreds of things to interest me only through touch. If I can get so much pleasure from touch, how much more beauty must be found by sight (视力)? And I have imagined what I should most like to see if I were given the use of my eyes for just three days. On the first day, I should want to see the people who have made my life worth living and the books which have been read to me. In the afternoon, I should take a walk in the woods and admire the beauties of nature. That night, I should not be able to sleep. On my second day, I should go to the museums to see man’s progress. I should try to explore the spirit of man through his art. In the evening, I should spend at the movies. The following day, I should spend in the world of common people going about the business of life. At midnight permanent (永久的) night would close in on me again, and I should realize how much I had left unseen. I who am blind can give one suggestion to those who see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be blind. The same is true of other senses. Hear the songs of birds, as if you would be deaf tomorrow. Smell the flowers, as if tomorrow you could never smell again…But of all the senses, I’m sure that sight must be the most pleasant. （Adapted from “Three Days to See” by Helen Keller） 206．What makes the writer start imagining the three days? A．Walking in the woods. B．Asking herself questions. C．Seeing natural beauty. D．Touching interesting things. 207．What does the writer want to do during the three days? A．Read books to people on the first day. B．Go to the movies on the second day. C．Succeed in business on the third day. D．Have a wonderful dream every day. 208．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．A description of different senses. B．A method of living a pleasant life. C．Encouragement to the blind people. D．Advice to people without disabilities. 209．Which is the best structure (结构) of the passage? （①=Paragraph 1     ②=Paragraph 2…） A． B． C． D． 210．Which of the following sayings may the writer agree with? A．Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. B．Never leave until tomorrow what you can do today. C．Live every moment and be thankful for what you have. D．The future belongs to those who are preparing for it now. Christina wanted to lead the way back to camp and went on talking cheerfully, asking different kinds of questions about plants and wildlife. As we walked about halfway down the hillside, she fell over a stone. I jogged (慢跑) up to where she fell down. Suddenly, I saw a lion making a long deep angry sound about ten feet up on a huge rock watching me. I stood still, holding my breath, wondering what to do. Christina was crying down below. I couldn’t shout to her to be quiet, or the lion might attack me. Then, remembering Dad’s words, I slowly dropped my backpack and took off my T-shirt. With the pack on one arm and the T-shirt on the other, I spread my arms, trying to look as wide and big as I could. Carefully I moved away down the hillside toward Christina, keeping my eyes on the lion. “Christina,” I called. “Stop crying. Get up slowly and catch my belt. We’re going down the hill. There’s a lion at the top.” We moved quietly and slowly down the hill. Once back to the forest, with the lion out of view. I removed the sweat (汗水) from my face with my T-shirt before putting it on, and looked at Christina. Hatless, red eyes, a few small cuts but nothing major. We had hiked for miles before we finally made our way back to our site. Dad saw me first. “Where have you been?” he shouted. “We were so worried,” Mother cried. “Mommy, you didn’t have to worry. Sean is real smart.” Christina said. I caught Dad’s eye. He smiled. At that time, I realized I was a big brother. 211．How did Christina feel according to the first paragraph? A．Happy. B．Proud. C．Nervous. D．Worried. 212．What did Sean do when he first saw the lion? A．He started crying. B．He picked up a huge rock. C．He remained still. D．He jogged up to his sister. 213．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Christina cried because she saw a tiger. B．Sean reminded his sister to run away quickly. C．Sean tried to look wide and big to show his confidence. D．Christina moved away up the hillside, keeping her eyes on the lion. 214．What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 5? A．the lion B．the T-shirt C．the sweat D．the face 215．What can be the best title of the text? A．Father’s Smiling Eyes B．A Terrible Mountain Lion C．Christina’s Exciting Wild Experience D．The Way to Becoming a Big Brother Li Baoguo was a university teacher in Hebei Province. He thought it wasn’t enough to give lessons just in a classroom. Li spent his whole life helping poor farmers improve their agricultural (农业的) skills. In 2016, the year he died, President Xi Jinping said that he was like “Yugong on the Taihang Mountains”. Li Baoguo did most of his important work in the Taihang Mountains. He heard that the farmers there were very poor and decided to help them. He thought that the farmers needed change the empty, lifeless mountains around them into green land and grow crops and trees on the mountains. He taught the farmers how to make ditches (沟渠) to collect rain water, and then helped then grow apple trees and other crops. He organized more than 800 training lessons and wrote simp books for them to read. After 1981, he spent more than 200 days every year planting trees and crops with the villagers. Thanks to him, this land now is covered with crops that help the farm make a lot more money. Li worked hard in the countryside of Hebei Province for 35 years. He helped about 100,000 farmers to live better. In all those long years, he never complained (抱怨) about the working conditions in the mountains. In 2018, a film, The Taste of Apple, was made. It tells the story of Li Baoguo. When it was shown in one of the villages that he had helped, people cried. The farmers recalled the hard work of Li. They said they would never forget his dedication (奉献) to helping them live a better life. 216．Where did Li Baoguo do most of his important work according to the passage? A．At home. B．In the countryside. C．In the classroom. D．In a university. 217．How did Li Baoguo help the farmers? A．By giving them money. B．By teaching them to build houses. C．By helping them move the mountains. D．By improving their agricultural skills. 218．Why did the villagers cry when they watched the film? A．Because the film was scary. B．Because the film was about their village. C．Because it was difficult for them to watch a movie. D．Because they were thankful for Li Baoguo’s help. 219．Li Baoguo was a person who _______. A．directed the film The Taste of Apple B．was born in the Taihang Mountains C．spent his whole life helping poor farmers D．wrote 800 simple books for the farmers 220．Which is the best title of the passage? A．Yugong in Modern Times B．A Farmer’s Story C．A Great Teacher D．The Taste of Apple    A sixty-year-old American, Mr. Linden, wears many hats: a writer, a businessman, a traveller, an educator and the founder of a famous hotel. He has lived in a village in Yunnan Province for nearly 20 years. He now considers that he is one of the “cool new Dali people”. Mr. Linden was born and raised in Chicago. He first visited China in 1984. He received a scholarship (奖学金) from the Chinese Government and came to study in Beijing. During his stay, he was deeply attracted by Chinese culture and would love to be its communicator. After working and travelling in more than 100 countries, Mr. Linden gave up his job in the US, sold his house and moved to China with his family in 2004. He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle. After a tour around China, Mr. Linden and his wife finally decided to live in Xizhou, a small town not far from Dali. “I’m a fan of China’s traditional buildings. Xizhou is a beautiful town with hundreds of old buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Traditions here keep as alive as ever and the local people treat me like family,” said Mr. Linden. With the help of the Dali government, Mr. Linden repaired a traditional Bai-style (白族风格) house into a hotel for foreign tourists. The hotel provides international education projects for European and American schools. It also opens 50% of its room (空间) to the public, creating a place for more people to communicate with the villagers. It offers free English classes to villagers once a week. When talking about his future plans, Mr. Linden said he wanted to do more to share the beauty of China with the world. “Our goal (目标) is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,” said Mr. Linden. “I hope that through my efforts, more people will love China.” 221．Mr. Linden does many things EXCEPT ________. A．writing B．doing business C．travelling D．working on a farm 222．What does the underlined word “attracted” mean in Paragraph 2? A．吸引 B．扩大 C．丰富 D．吸收 223．Where did Mr. Linden decide to live after a tour around China? A．In Beijing. B．In Xizhou. C．In Chicago. D．In Nanjing. 224．With the help of ________, Mr. Linden repaired a traditional Bai-style house into a hotel. A．his friends B．foreign tourists C．the local government D．American schools 225．According to the passage, what is Mr. Linden’s goal in the future? A．To repair more ancient buildings. B．To let more people know about China. C．To teach more people English for free. D．To build more hotels. After graduating from high school, many young people are excited to go to college. But not all. Some may want to skip college and jump right into a business. That was the case with John Cronin from Long Island, New York. He did not dream of going to college. He dreamed of going into business with his father. But they did not know what kind of business. John thought about starting a food truck. But, there was one problem—Neither he nor his father can cook. However, John always loved colorful, wild socks. He thought they were fun and colorful. And he liked to be creative and wanted to see wonderful things. So, they created John’s Crazy Socks Company. John was born with Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder (遗传性疾病) that causes learning disabilities and developmental delays. But that has not stopped him from gaining major success in the business world. Since having John’s Crazy Socks, father and son have been crazily busy making crazy money. John and Mark try to make each sock selling personal. So, they hand-carry orders to customers in the Long Island area. But for those who live farther, John sends a personal note with each order he sends. He thinks he should make customer happy. Now they have over 10,000 online reviews — 96 percent of those are five-star reviews. Their business also helps others with disabilities. They have created 35 jobs and raised over $135,000 for the charity. And five percent of the money that John makes goes to the Special Olympics, too. John Cronin is living his dream: spread happiness in one pair of crazy socks at a time. 226．What did John do after graduating from high school? A．Went to college. B．Started a food truck. C．Stayed at home. D．Opened a company. 227．What can you learn from Paragraph 2? A．John has achieved his dream so far. B．John’s socks are creative and wonderful. C．John provides job opportunities for people. D．John and his father are crazily busy making money. 228．Why are 96% of the reviews five-star ones? A．Because John was born with Down Syndrome. B．Because John always loves colorful, wild socks. C．Because the father and the son sell each sock personally. D．Because the father and the son also help many disabled people. 229．What is the aim of John’s Crazy Sock’s company? A．Selling socks. B．Helping people be healthy. C．Getting success in business. D．Spreading happiness by selling socks. 230．What is the passage mainly talking about? A．Why John chooses to sell socks. B．How John sells socks at a time. C．How John’s Crazy Socks helps disabilities. D．The successful story behind John’s Crazy Socks Company. A 63-year-old Chinese man who only started learning ballet (芭蕾) ten years ago has been popular on social media as a living example that you are never too old to follow your dreams. Growing up in a poor family in a village near Baotou, Liu Ziqing’s main focus was always on helping his family and putting food on the table. For him, dancing was a luxury. He ended up becoming a farmer and worked as a street cleaner. But he never lost his love for ballet, and at age 53, he decided to become a ballet dancer. Most people in their early 50s think they are lucky if they can lightly run a few times a week with-out any pain, but ballet requires a degree of fitness and flexibility (柔性) that are almost impossible to have at a certain age without a lifetime of training. But Liu Ziqing wasn’t going to let such an unimportant thing stand between him and his dream. Becoming a ballet dancer at age 53 wasn’t an easy thing in the world, especially since most of his friends just didn’t understand why he did this hard training at his age. But Liu Ziqing got the support from his family. Not only does ballet make him a happy man, but he is sure that it has done wonders for his health as well. “In the past, I had stomach problems. After dancing regularly over the past decade, the stomach problems have mostly gone away,” the 63-year-old ballet dancer said. “When I am in this class, I feel like those young students, as if I have become young again.” 231．What does the underlined word “luxury” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．奢侈 B．阻碍 C．代价 D．酬劳 232．What was the opinion of Liu’s friends about his learning ballet? A．They didn’t understand him. B．They supported Liu like his family. C．They thought ballet was good for Liu’s health. D．They became his fans. 233．What happened to Liu after he learned ballet? A．He got lots of pain. B．He lost weight successfully. C．He made lots of friends. D．His stomach problems have mostly gone away. 234．How does Liu feel when having ballet class? A．Relaxed. B．Young. C．Free. D．Tired. 235．What can be the best title for the text? A．Never Too Old to Follow Your Dreams B．Keep Happy and Live a Good Life C．Too Old to Start Ballet D．Be Active in Sports    Anna Mary Robertson was a famous American painter. It is often said that Anna first took up painting when she was nearly 80 years old. In fact, when she was a little girl, she drew whenever she had a chance. Long before she became known, Anna lived a life full of challenges. She always kept busy with farm chores, housework, and children, but she never really stopped pursuing (追求) art. In Anna’s late age, she pictured some scenes in her mind before painting. She would close her eyes and recall a happy time from her early life. She would remember helping her father on the farm. She would see the people, the farm buildings, and the animals. She would imagine the blue mountains and the softly falling snow. Anna’s friends and family members loved the paintings. She gave them away as gifts. A friend hung several of the paintings in a local store. One day a stranger came into the store and bought every one of her paintings. He took her paintings to New York City and showed them to some art collectors. One of these collectors, Dr. Kallir, liked the paintings. He hung some of them in his gallery (画廊). The newspaper did a story about the art show. The reporter called Anna “Grandma Moses.” From then on almost everyone called her that way. Grandma Moses kept on painting. Her paintings got better, and they got more popular. In her lifetime, Moses created about 1,500 works of art. They were cheerful, warm and full of life, just like Grandma herself. Her paintings still remain popular today. “As I look back on my life, it’s like a good day’s work. It was done and I feel satisfied with it. I knew nothing better than painting and made full use of what life offered. And life is what we make it, always has been, always will be,” she said. 236．When did Anna first take up painting? A．When she was a little girl. B．When she was about 80 years old. C．When she saw the blue mountains. D．When she helped her father on the farm. 237．According to Paragraph 3, what’s the main theme of Anna’s paintings? A．Farming. B．Animals. C．Country life. D．Family members. 238．What’s the correct order of the following events? ①Anna was known to the public. ②Anna’s friends received her paintings as gifts. ③An art show about Anna’s paintings was reported. ④A man brought Anna’s paintings to New York City. A．②④①③ B．②④③① C．①④②③ D．①④③② 239．Which of the following words can best describe Anna? A．Honest and friendly. B．Outgoing and independent. C．Clever and well-educated. D．Creative and hard-working. 240．In which part of a magazine can we read this passage? A．Language and culture. B．Art and people. C．Nature and environment. D．Science and technology. One day both brothers were fighting so much as if they were ready to kill each other any minute. When Lao Li saw them like this, he laughed very loudly. Seeing their father laughing, both brothers forgot about the fight and asked their father why he laughed. The father said, “You are fighting so much over a small piece of land. Leave it, come with me and I will show you a priceless treasure. But if you continue to fight, then I will take neither of you to the treasure.” Both sons made a pact (达成协议) for the treasure. No matter what happened, they would not fight and would go on the journey with their father. After leaving their home, both sons got on a bus with their father. They traveled for about ten hours and then reached a village. Lao Li took them to a very big house. When they entered the house, what they saw surprised Lao Li. Crying, he said, “You may not remember, but when you were young, I fought a lot with my elder brother for this house. At that time, I won, but I lost my brother forever because he cut ties with me and left to live in a place far away. Then time changed and one day we also had to desert (舍弃) this house.” The sons were listening carefully. Just then the father said, “Tell me which seat we were sitting on when we came here. Would that seat be ours forever?” Both sons said together, “How can the bus seat be ours forever?” Lao Li said, “Journey of bus continues and passengers on the seat keep changing. Someone else must be sitting there before us and tomorrow someone else will sit the seat which belongs to us for a while.” Remember that the passengers on the seat of the bus keep changing every day. Don’t sacrifice (牺牲) your relationship for that seat. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 241．Why did Lao Li laughed loudly? A．Because he didn’t educate his sons well. B．Because he didn’t give his sons a lot of treasure. C．Because he found the sons fought for a piece of land. D．Because he didn’t know how to teach his sons a lesson. 242．What might Lao Li see when they entered the big house? A．The house was kept very clean. B．New people were living in the house. C．There was a lot of treasure in the house. D．Birds made their nests at a few places. 243．What does the underlined part “that seat” in the last paragraph refer to (指代)? A．The seat for a bus driver. B．The chair we use every day. C．The land, house, money and so on. D．The time we spend with our family. 244．What can we learn from the story? A．Treasure is ours only for a short while. B．A running bus is always full of passengers. C．Money is more important than any other things. D．Brothers should live in the same place forever. 245．What’s the best title for the text? A．What’s the priceless treasure? B．A terrible bus ride C．Lao Li’s fight with his brother D．A selfless father Aladdin made a wish to the magic lamp, “Please build a beautiful palace next to the king’s palace.” The next morning, the king found a new palace and a golden walkway between his palace and the new palace. The king met Aladdin at the door when he went to see the new building. Aladdin said, “My Lord, this is my present to the princess. In this way, you can still see each other even after she is married.” The king was touched by Aladdin and agreed to let Aladdin marry his daughter. The wedding of Aladdin and the princess was big and celebrated by the whole city. The magician (魔法师) heard this and decided to bring the lamp back. He made several beautiful lamps and then went to Aladdin and the princess’s palace. He talked to their servants, “Do you have any old lamps? You can exchange them for my new lamps because I’m interested in royal (皇家的) things.” The servants rushed to tell the princess the strange news. The princess agreed and asked them to take Aladdin’s lamp to the magician because she believed it was just a common old lamp. After getting the lamp, the magician quickly made a wish, “Take me home with Aladdin’s palace and the princess.” When Aladdin got home at night he found the palace and the princess were gone. “Maybe the wicked (恶的) magician was back,” he thought. Aladdin felt very sad. Suddenly, he remembered the magic ring. 　　Aladdin asked the ring to bring his wife and palace back. 　　“I’m afraid I can’t. It depends upon the magic lamp.” replied the ring. 　　“But at least you can take me to my wife wherever she is.” 　　Then Aladdin was placed upon an area facing the princess’s flat. The princess told Aladdin what happened that night through the window of the flat. 　　“Where did he put the lamp?” Aladdin asked. 　　The princess replied, “He takes it with him all the time.” 　　Aladdin was glad when hearing that. Then he passed the princess a small bottle and told her his plan. 　　That evening, the princess invited the magician to have a great meal. The magician became relaxed when seeing the delicious food and wine (葡萄酒). The princess then filled his cup with wine, again and again, so he soon got drunk. At this time, she secretly put something that Aladdin gave her into the magician’s cup. He drank and soon fell asleep. After that, Aladdin came in. He found the lamp and made a wish. Finally, Aladdin and the princess got home safely. The magician was put in prison. 　　From then on, they lived a happy life and they did many good things for people with the help of the magic lamp. ——Taken from Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 246．Which is wrong about the new palace? A．It was close to the king’s palace. B．Aladdin got the palace through the magic lamp. C．It was a gift from Aladdin to the princess. D．It was made of gold. 247．How did the magician get the magic lamp? A．By giving a wonderful magic show. B．By exchanging a new lamp for it. C．By giving a helping hand to the king. D．By making a wish to a magic ring. 248．Which word can best describe Aladdin? A．Rich. B．Clever. C．Curious. D．Impatient 249．Which is the correct order of what happened according to the story? a. The magician drank cups of wine. b. Aladdin had an idea of how to save the princess. c. The palace and the princess were gone. d. Aladdin and the princess returned home. A．c-b-a-d B．a-c-b-d C．a-b-c-d D．c-a-b-d 250．What can we infer from the story? A．Aladdin made three wishes to the lamp in all. B．The magic ring was less powerful than the magic lamp. C．The princess didn’t think the magician a nice person at first. D．The king gave Aladdin something that could make the magician fall asleep in the small bottle.    All around the world, buildings are going green! People are making green buildings. What does it mean to go green or to make a green building? A green building is designed (设计) in a way that is not harmful to the environment. The building uses energy, water, and other materials in ways that are good for the environment. When planning green buildings, architects (建筑师) must think about how to use energy, water, and materials in an environment-friendly way. There are many ways to save energy. Architects can design buildings to use natural light. Buildings can also be made with solar or wind power to get energy from the sun or the wind. To save water, green buildings can have areas on the roofs to collect rainwater. Kitchens and bathrooms can have sinks (洗池) and toilets (马桶) that conserve water. As for the materials used to build the building, it is important to use materials that do not have chemicals that are harmful to the air or water. Recycled materials can also be used for buildings. Buildings around the world use all three of these ways to go green. An office building called CH2 in Melbourne, Australia, uses wind and solar power. A cultural center in London, England, is made from recycled train cars and is powered by solar and wind power. The Academy of Sciences building in California in the U.S. has recycled materials, solar energy, and a huge “living roof” of plants. A temple in Thailand is made out of one million recycled glass bottles! This is a good use of recycled material, and it also lets natural light into the temple. More and more green buildings are being built and they are making the world a better place! 251．What do we know about a green building? A．It is usually painted green outside. B．It uses more materials than other buildings. C．It is designed by famous architects. D．It is built in an environment-friendly way. 252．Why do architects design buildings to use natural light? A．To save energy. B．To save materials. C．To protect the plants. D．To protect the buildings. 253．What does the underlined word “conserve” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Save. B．Boil. C．Clean. D．Produce. 254．How does the writer support the main idea of paragraph 3? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By listing numbers. D．By explaining reasons. 255．What can be the best title for the text? A．Designing Buildings B．Going Green C．Recycling Materials D．Using Energy       ①Plants have roots, leaves, and flowers. They have seeds (种子), too. New plants grow from seeds. Some seeds fall on the ground. New plants grow next to the old plants. When plants grow this way, they are too crowded to get enough sunshine and water. So some of them die. But some plants spread their seeds even far from where they live. These seeds grow in new places. There are many ways of the seeds’ travel. ②The wind helps seeds to travel. Some plant seeds have little wings. When the wind blows, the seeds fly away. Soon they fall to the ground and new plants may grow there. Some plants dry up. The wind pulls them from the ground, but they are so big that they can’t fly. They roll along the ground, dropping off their seeds. ③Other plants grow near the water. Their seeds drop into the water and go away with it. They may travel many miles before they stop. ④Some seeds have special parts called “stickers”. The stickers help the seeds travel far. How? These seeds wait for an animal to walk by. Then they stick into its fur to get a free ride. Sometimes it’s a long trip. Birds carry some plant seeds to new places, too. ⑤Seeds can’t walk. They can’t run. But they can travel with the help of wind, water and animals. 256．What will happen if new plants are crowded? A．Some of them will travel. B．Some of them will die. C．Some of them can grow taller. D．Some of them can live better. 257．The underlined word “them” refers to ________. A．Wings. B．Seeds. C．Plants. D．Birds. 258．What can help the seeds to travel according to the text? A．Leaves, roots and flowers. B．Birds, stickers and wings. C．Wind, water and other plants. D．Animals, water and wind. 259．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The growth of the plants. B．The kinds of the seeds. C．The parts of the plants. D．The travel of the seeds. 260．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． When you read the word “bacteria (细菌)”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe diseases. That would be fair—some bacteria can make people ill. But most bacteria are not harmful. Bacteria perform many useful jobs almost everywhere on Earth. For example, the bacteria that live in our stomachs may help us digest food. Bacteria in soil help break down dead plant and animal matter to recycle nutrients (营养物质). Bacteria in the ocean take in climate-warming greenhouse gases. Humans have long used the power of bacteria for many purposes. They add bacteria to cheeses and breads to improve taste. Some bacteria can make the immune system (免疫系统) work better and help the body resist diseases. Certain bacteria could also clean up pollution, store energy and build super strong materials. Because we need certain types of bacteria in our bodies to stay healthy, some food producers add some of them to yogurt and other dairy products. If you ever see food packaging labeled (标有) “living culture”, that is telling us the food has live bacteria inside.   So, please continue washing your hands to keep them free of harmful bacteria. But remember that many of the world’s bacteria are friends, not enemies. 261．What do we know about bacteria? A．They mainly live in the ocean. B．Most of them are harmful to people. C．They serve many different purposes. D．They are the cause of most diseases. 262．How is Paragraph 2 developed? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By explaining reasons. D．By making comparisons. 263．What does the underlined word “resist” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Hide. B．Spread. C．Discover. D．Prevent. 264．What does the food labeling “living culture” show? A．It is made from yogurt. B．It has live bacteria inside. C．It can help kill bacteria in stomachs. D．It offers basic nutrients for our bodies. 265．What is the passage mainly about? A．The benefits of bacteria. B．The roles of bacteria in food. C．The ways to fight against bacteria. D．The effects of bacteria on human health. Photos of great red aurora borealis (极光) in parts of North China have got plenty of online attention recently. These photos were taken from May 10th to May 13th, 2024. Some lucky people enjoyed the amazing aurora during that time. Aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light show in the sky, most commonly seen in the high-latitude regions (高纬度地区). It is caused by the interaction between charged particles (带电粒子) from the sun and the Earth’s magnetic field (磁场). The most common colors seen in the aurora are green, red, and blue. Auroras often seem to be very close to the ground, but the lowest aurora is still about 100 kilometers above the ground, a distance much higher than clouds are formed or airplanes can fly. An aurora band can be thousands of kilometers long, a few hundred kilometers high, but only a few humdred meters thick. As far as scientists can tell, auroras do not make any sounds that people on Earth can hear. Even so, if you live in a place where auroras can be seen, you might notice problems with your television, radio, or cell phone at times. The energy created by solar wind in the Earth’s atmosphere can get in the way of sound waves and pictures that travel through the air to your TV or radio. Aurora borealis is truly amazing, especially the first time you see it. I hope you are able to travel to far north places to see it at least once during your lifetime. I know you will never forget it! 266．In which month did the Chinese see the great aurora borealis this year according to the text? A．The second month. B．The third month. C．The fourth month. D．The fifth month. 267．What colors do people usually see in the aurora borealis? A．Green, yellow and blue. B．Green, red and black. C．Green, red and blue. D．Green, red and purple. 268．What does the underlined word “atmosphere” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．大气层 B．氛围 C．资源 D．环境 269．What can we infer (推断) from the text? A．Aurora borealis isn’t far away from the earth. B．Aurora borealis sometimes brings trouble to people. C．Aurora borealis can be seen in all places at night. D．Aurora borealis can make some sound that can be heard on the earth. 270．What does the writer mainly tell us in the last paragraph? A．We’d better save our own lifetime. B．We can forget about the aurora borealis. C．We should see the aurora borealis in person one day. D．Traveling around the world is a good way to enjoy the aurora borealis.    How do you like eggs? There are many ways to prepare them,such as fried eggs, boiled eggs and more. In 2021, more than 86.3million tons of eggs were produced worldwide. Those eggs were eaten by hungry people around the world. Japan tops the lists of egg-eating countries with the average person eating about 320 eggs per year. It is pleasant to eat eggs, but how much do you know about them? Both the white and the yolk are delicious. They contain about the same amount of protein, too. Egg whites are more popular because each one contains just 15 calories. While egg yolks contain around 55 calories. It takes a hen between 24 to 26 hours to lay one egg. The Araucana chicken can lay eggs that can be blue or light green. And you can predict the color of an egg based on the color of the chicken’s cars. Now that you have learned more about some facts, let’s dig up some ________. Number one: brown eggs are healthier than white eggs. The truth is, both are equally good. Number two: eating eggs is bad for your heart because they contain cholesterol, a chemical that can do harm to hearts. But a long-running study found no connection between eating eggs and heart attacks. Number three: an egg that floats in water is bad. In reality, just means that the egg is old. A bad smell or a white or strangely-colored yolk shows a bad egg. Now you know more about eggs. So, go on and enjoy an egg or two today! 271．What can we learn about eggs from Paragraph 1? A．Eggs are popular as food. B．Eggs are mostly eaten by poor people. C．Japan produces the most eggs in the world. D．Fried eggs are the favourite way of cooking eggs. 272．What are the differences or similarities between egg whites and egg yolks ? A．They have the same colors B．Both of them taste and smell good C．There is more protein in egg yolks than in egg whites. D．People prefer egg yolks because they have more calories. 273．How can we predict the color of an egg? A．Through what kind of chicken it is. B．Through when the chicken lay the egg. C．Through how long it takes to lay the egg. D．Through what color the ears of the chicken are. 274．Which word is the best choice for the blank in Paragraph 4? A．studies B．opinions C．misunderstandings D．suggestions 275．What is the best title of this article? A．Eggs, a hot topic B．Eggs, truth you should know C．Eggs, a popular food D．Eggs, full of mysteries The next time you want to say sweet words to your friends, you might want to speak in their left ear. The direction from which you hear sounds can affect how much you like them, scientists from Switzerland recently found. The scientists invited 13 people to their study. They listened to different sounds from three directions: the front, left and right. During the study, their brains were scanned (扫描) at the same time. Positive (积极的) sounds, such as laughter, cause the strongest brain activity when they are heard from the left. All areas in the brain related to (与……有关) hearing are active. This means people may be happier when “good” sounds go in their left ear. This didn’t happen when negative (消极的) sounds, such as scared screams, came from the left. Also, the brain isn’t usually as active when hearing sounds from the front or right. However, scientists still don’t know the reason for this. In the future, scientists want to learn more about this, and also see if other body parts have such differences, such as the left and right hand. Humans have a unique (独特的) way of reacting to sounds as previous (之前的) studies pointed out. For example, people are more alert (警觉的) when they hear sounds from the back. Also, sounds that travel toward a person may cause more fear than those traveling away. These can be explained by evolution (进化). In the past when humans lived in the wild, sounds that were getting closer or from the back were usually very dangerous. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 276．Which of the following about the scientists’ study is NOT true according to the text? A．13 people were invited to the study. B．The direction from which people hear sounds has nothing to do with how much they like them. C．The people who were tested listened to different sounds from three directions. D．During the study, when people listened from different directions, their brains were scanned at the same time. 277．If you say sweet words to someone’s left ear, the person will be ________. A．happier B．calmer C．more relaxed D．more surprised 278．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The left ear can protect people from negative sounds. B．When we say bad words, we should speak in people’s right ear. C．The human left brain is usually more positive than the right one. D．The brain will be more active when positive sounds come from the left. 279．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．Dangers humans know from sounds in the past. B．Different explanations why humans fear sounds. C．Humans have the ability to know where sounds come from naturally. D．Humans have evolved to react to sounds differently by their directions. 280．What’s the theme of the text? A．Health and sport. B．History and technology. C．Science and humans. D．Population and environment. Chinese people celebrate Tree Planting Day on March 12. The date was chosen to memorize a famous Chinese—Mr. Sun Yat-sen. Many other countries also celebrate trees with festivals and holidays. Though not all of them fall in spring, these events bring people closer to each other and to the wonders of nature. Peru (秘鲁) Yunza is a celebration of new life. Couples take turns dancing around a tree with gifts. After that, they cut it down. Then everyone rushes to get a present. This shows a new beginning. People then plant a young tree in the place of the old one. Morocco (摩洛哥) Thousands of trees in a town produce many of Morocco's almonds (杏仁). To celebrate this natural gift, this town holds the Almond Blossom Festival every year. The date depends on when the trees are in bloom (开花). People dance, sing and tell stories until late at night. The United Kingdom Englishmen celebrate National Tree Week at the start of the tree-planting season in November. They also celebrate National Tree Dressing Day on the first weekend in December, aiming to lift peoples relations with nature. The United States In the US, National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. It is in memory of the great tree planting event in Nebraska. In fact, each state celebrates its own Arbor Day depending on the best time to plant trees. 281．In _________ the tree festival has something to do with a famous person. A．China B．Morocco C．the United Kingdom D．the United States 282．How do people in both Peru and Morocco do to celebrate tree festivals? A．By telling ancient stories. B．By dancing C．By planting a young tree. D．By giving others gifts. 283．When does National Tree Week in the UK start? A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter. 284．What do we know about America’s Arbor Day? A．There are different Arbor Days around America. B．People usually celebrate the day for fun in April. C．The date depends on when the trees are in bloom. D．People celebrate the Tree Dressing Day after planting trees. 285．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．A new life from tree planting. B．The gifts from trees around us. C．The relations with environment. D．Tree festivals around the world.    What year were you born in? Are you a dragon? That is to say, were you born in the Year of the Dragon? As we know, the Year of the Dragon has arrived with us for a while, and everyone is excited about talking about dragons. Many of them have noticed that more and more people are using the word “loong” instead of “dragon” in their daily life. Actually, the loongs in Chinese culture, believe it or not, are far different from the dragons in Western culture. First, let’s talk about their origins (起源). Loongs are connected to stars and rain. They are believed to have to do with the power of emperors in the past. Dragons, however, are related to floods and dangerous waters underground. Second, let’s dig into their stories. Loongs are like messengers between the sky and the earth. They help out the rulers, who become kings because of them. Dragons, though, are troublemakers. They fight with the rulers and can even beat them! But as time passes, dragons lose their shine and heroes start killing them. Third, let’s look at what they mean. Since loongs represent (代表) power, they are seen as a symbol of the emperor and an important part of ceremonies and traditions. Dragons, though, are bad news. They are a symbol of evil (恶), and beating the dragons is seen as a victory over evil. Lastly, let’s check out how they look. Loongs are like a mix of animals, with heads like camels and necks like snakes. They don’t need wings to fly because they are already skilled at it. Dragons are more like snakes, living underground and causing problems. They don’t have wings either, but people add those to make them look more impressive. 286．Why does the writer start the passage by asking questions? A．To make a report. B．To do a survey. C．To introduce a normal year. D．To catch readers’ interests. 287．What are loongs connected with according to the passage? A．Stars and the moon. B．The power of emperors. C．Troublemakers and evil. D．Dangerous waters underground. 288．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Rulers. B．Snakes. C．Heroes. D．Loongs. 289．What can we learn from the passage? A．Loongs have wings. B．Dragons are good news. C．Loongs are used in ceremonies. D．Dragons’ heads are like camels. 290．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The origins of dragons and loongs. B．The meanings of dragons and loongs. C．The stories between dragons and loongs. D．The differences between dragons and loongs. Bees are truly fascinating insects that we often see flying around gardens or woods. They move from one flower to another and might even come inside our homes. They make the skies of gardens or forests more beautiful. What does a bee look like? A bee has six legs and two sets of wings on each side of its body. Its body is divided into three parts: the head, thorax (胸部), and abdomen (腹部). Bees have two feelers on their heads called antennae and two large eyes on each side. They come in different colors and shapes. Then, are all bees the same? No, they come in different colors and shapes, and there are many different kinds of bees. In Ireland, there are 101 different kinds of bees. However, only honey bees make honey that we eat, while other bees don’t make honey at all. There is only one kind of honey bee that lives in Ireland. The places that honey bees live in are also different, including hives (蜂箱), holes and even nests made from leaves. What does a bee eat? Bees feed themselves with nectar and pollen (花粉), which they collect from flowers. Nectar, a sweet liquid (液体) found in flowers, serves as the primary energy source for bees. Honey bees use it to make honey. Meanwhile, yellow pollen sticks to the bees’ hairy legs as they gather food. Why are bees important? While we enjoy honey as a sweet treat and beeswax (蜂蜡) for candle-making, bees play a far more important role in our life. Besides, bees are very important to nature because they bring pollen from one plant to another on their hairy legs. Without the hardworking bees, the growth of fruits and crops would be seriously influenced, highlighting their special role in protecting our environment and farming. 291．Which shows the right part called “antennae” of a bee? A． B． C． D． 292．Why does the author mention bees’ colors and shapes? A．To show how beautiful bees look. B．To show what people like about bees. C．To tell there’re different kinds of bees. D．To tell why bees like food from flowers. 293．What can we learn about bees after reading the passage? a. the food of bees     b. the enemies of bees     c. the appearance of bees d. the importance of bees     e. the types of bees A．abcd B．acde C．bcde D．abde 294．What does the author think of bees according to the last paragraph? A．Bees work hard to plant crops. B．Bees make our world colorful. C．Bees help keep nature in balance. D．Bees are good for making honey. 295．Which subject does this article belong to (属于)? A．Physics. B．Chemistry. C．Geography. D．Biology. Can plants talk? Modem research has found something amazing: they do communicate with each other. It has been known for some time that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other. This happens when a plant gets attacked (攻击) by insects. The plant gives out chemicals from the leaves that are being eaten. This is like a warning, or a call for help: “I’m being attacked!” When another plant gets the chemicals, it starts to give out its own different chemicals. Some of these chemicals drive insects away. Others $$