主题06.人际交往与亲情友情-2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期主题强化必备(阅读理解+完形填空)(通用版)

2024-2025学年九年级英语主题强化必备(阅读理解+完形填空)(通用版) 2024-2025学年九年级英语主题强化必备(阅读理解+完形填空)(通用版) 主题06.人际交往与亲情友情 一、阅读理解 1 （2024·陕西西安·二模）My father and I were both angry, “Never set foot in this house again!” shouted my father. With tears in my eyes, I rushed out to the street. I walked aimlessly. A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I seemed to see my own happy childhood. But now…I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because my dad is getting old.     We have different ideas about almost everything. He always puts his opinions on me. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. I walked in the streets but my heart was cold on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people in the streets until there were only the street lights with me. When I finally reached the building where I lived, I saw that the light was still on. I thought to myself, “Is my father waiting for me? Is he still angry with me?”     In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, my dad was throwing away some of his old stamps because he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except my father’s. Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret. However, after an argument he has the habit of sitting by my side while I am sleeping. This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.     The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I asked myself, maybe… With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that there wasn’t the iron door that I had imagined between us at all. Love—it’s second to none. 1．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The father didn’t like his son’s stamp collecting. B．The son and his father needed communication. C．The father opened the door for the son when he came back. D．The boy completely understood why his father was angry this time. 2．Which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage? a. I opened the door and entered the house. b. Sadly I ran out into the street. c. I reached the place where I lived and saw the lights of my home on. d. I thought of my father’s kindness towards me. e. I walked about in the street without any aim. A．d, e, c, a, b B．a, e, d, b, c C．b, e, a, c, d D．b, e, c, d, a 3．After reading the passage, we know that ________. A．the father treats his son in an unfair way B．the father is neither kind nor polite to his son C．the father loves his son very much in fact D．the father is always finding his son wrong 4．This passage is mainly about ________. A．where the boy went on a rainy night B．why the boy left home C．what made a father angry D．how the boy understood his father’s love 2 （2024·陕西西安·模拟预测）Do you have a “dazi”? Many people are looking for dazi, or activity partners on the Intemet. Dazi can appear in many ways in dally life, from dancing to studying, working and even going to a toilet! Lately, topics about dazi caused a hot discussion among young people. According to a research, more than half of Chinese young people have at least one dazi. The relationship between dazi is simpler than a normal one. “Traditional friendships need lots of time to keep, but having a dazi means you don’t need to carry those burdens,” said Shi Zhimin, a 17-year-old student. Her idea was agreed by Ge Jinyuan, another high school student who finds herself uncomfortable with close relationships. “Having a dazi is more relaxing for me, because I don’t need to spend much energy on it, and I can focus more on mv studies,” Ge said. Ge Jinyuan enjoys talking during lunch and dinner with her meal dazi. “We are both crazy about delicious food so we always share our different views on the canteen food and look for some other fine food,” said Ge. “If my meal dazi doesn’t go to school someday, I’ll be sad for the rest of the day,” her dazi, Li Xin, added. “She is outgoing, so am I. That’s why we are always together.” What’s more, having a dazi may bring some unexpected result. “Once, my game dazi and I made a mistake when playing a game, but we worked together to correct it. By playing the game together, I’m surprised to find that I have a better understanding of teamwork!” Shi said. 5．Why did Ge Jinyuan think having a dazi was more relaxing for her? A．Because she didn’t need to spend much energy on it, and she could focus more on study. B．Because she didn’t need to carry those burdens to keep the normal friendship. C．Because she found herself comfortable with close relationships. D．Because she was too shy to talk to other students. 6．What does the underlined word “burdens” mean? A．行李 B．负担 C．焦虑 D．任务 7．According to Ge and Li in Paragraph 3, what makes them become meal dazi? A．They both like playing a game. B．Both of them are easygoing. C．They always have the same views about the canteen food. D．Both of them are crazy about the delicious food. 3 （2024·山西阳泉·三模）请阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A recent survey shows young Chinese are less good at expressing thoughts and ideas. Half of those who were surveyed said they have poor verbal skills (表达能力). And 40 percent of those surveyed said they had trouble expressing themselves well in writing. Poor education could be a cause of poor communication skills, but that may not explain everything. Of the 1,333 young people who were surveyed, most were well-educated. The problem more likely resulted from the rise of digital (数字的) communication, with texting instead of talking, and short messages instead of long, complete sentences. Today, having trouble expressing thoughts and ideas is a worldwide problem. In America, some people try to solve the problem by returning to so-called “Classical Education”. This form of education dates back to 500 years ago in Europe. They learn grammar, rhetoric and logic. Grammar meant learning how to write a complete and correct sentence. Rhetoric was the use of grammatical devices to make one’s writing more convincing (有说服力的). And logic was the use of reason to discover what is true or not true. If you want to improve your communication skills, you might begin by joining or starting a discussion group where you can talk with others about books, latest events or even hobbies. You can also get a beautiful diary and write down your thoughts in it every day. This will enable you to have a clearer mind so that you can get your ideas and feelings across more effectively. 8．What problem do Chinese young people have? A．They don’t have their own ideas. B．They are too shy to talk with others. C．They can’t express themselves well. 9．Why do the young people who were surveyed have poor verbal skills? A．Because of less reading. B．Because of the use of digital products. C．Because of their dislike for communication. 10．How can grammar help us with our communication skills? A．It makes our writing be accepted more easily. B．It improves our ability to use sentences correctly. C．It helps us to decide whether what we heard is true. 11．What can we do to make ourselves think more clearly? A．Reading more books. B．Picking up new hobbies. C．Keeping a handwritten diary. 12．What does the writer mainly tell us? A．We need to talk and write. B．We should get good education. C．Teamwork is always important. 4 （2024·贵州贵阳·二模）A promise can go a long way in personal relationships. It is a commitment (承诺) to follow through on your word. But what does it mean when you say “I  promise…”, and how does this influence your relationships? We all have heard “I  promise…” time and time again. Promises help us get closer to those we love. Studies suggest that keeping promises holds a lot of emotional value. When we break them, there is a decline (降低) in trust. But why is it so important to keep a promise and how do we stick to it? Here are some important reminders of promises. Promises are hard work. Usually, it is not easy to follow through on a promise. They require us to step outside of our wants and achieve something for someone else or challenge ourselves to break old harmful habits. Promises are meant to be taken seriously. Do you remember the first time someone broke a promise to you? When a promise is broken, your reputations (名声), relationships and personal charm suffer. Take each promise you make seriously to make sure that you are not the one causing unnecessary distrust. Promises are proofs (证明) of love, friendships, family and human connection. Actions speak louder than words. Promises are actions that affirm (肯定) our love and connection with other people. Whether that connection is through friendships, family or strangers, promises affirm that we want to pass on our feelings to others. Promises are a necessary part of building our relationships. Making and keeping promises plays an important role in our lives. So here’s a word of advice: always keep your promises. 13．Why are promises hard to keep according to the text? A．We must live outside to keep them． B．They need us to challenge ourselves． C．Many of them are our wishes or dreams． 14．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Reputations. B．Relationships. C．Promises. 15．The writer would most probably talk about ______ after Paragraph 6． A．how we should keep our promises B．what skills are needed in interpersonal communication C．why people always like to make promises to others 16．What could be the best title for the text? A．Getting Closer to Those We Love B．Keeping Promises Matters C．Taking Friendship Seriously 5 （2024·湖南长沙·二模） We all enjoy being part of a group—there’s no better work than teamwork, right? Actually, I disagree. Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It’s much better fit for me, and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our job harder rather than easier. Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult. There is often someone on the team that puts their needs first. The team often goes along with this person whose ideas might not be the best, just the loudest. Just one difficult personality can make teamwork hard. Combine (结合) several challenging personality types and it’s even harder. Not having enough time together can also make teamwork challenging. For example, I was once on a team where we never had enough time to meet as a group. To successfully work as a team, you need time together—and lots of it. A final reason teamwork is difficult because there is often no training on how to work on a team. You can’t just put people in a room and expect them to work well with each other. You need to build trust with your team members. Think of football players: They aren’t just given a ball and told to play. They practice, and they train. Team can be hard, but working alone has its challenges, too. When my computer doesn’t work, I don’t have an IT person to turn to. When I have a great idea, I don’t have anyone to share it with to see if it really is a great idea. Don’t get me wrong — I still like my team of one and enjoy making all of important decisions myself. But now I realize what was wrong with the teamwork I did in the past and how good teamwork could be if done correctly. And that’s useful information—because one day I might want to turn ME TEAM into a WE TEAM. 17．What makes the writer work on his own? A．Difficult teamwork. B．Important work. C．His family. 18．Which of the following does the writer agree with? A．The loudest idea is the best idea all the time. B．Lack of time together will not influence teamwork. C．Trust between teammates makes teamwork easier. 19．What would be the best structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． 20．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To tell the advantages of teamwork. B．To show the popularity of teamwork. C．To explain the difficulties of teamwork. 6 （2024·江苏扬州·二模） ________: Please advise! Amy Monday 13th May 9:13 p.m. We have been close for eight years. When I was a primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Since then, a close friendship has grown between us. But last Saturday, she broke my heart. We planned to see a film that afternoon. But in the morning, she posted a message saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to go to the cinema. “Don’t worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.” Today, however, a classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a café on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friend’s “illness” was a complete lie! I was so angry and I still don’t feel like replying to any of her messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I’m at a loss what to do next. Cindy Monday 13th May 9:52 p.m. I’m so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she’s wrong and wants to apologize (道歉), or maybe she will explain for her behavior. If so, you can choose to forgive (原谅) her. Anyway, find a chance to have a talk with her. Listen to what she has to say and tell her how you feel. I’m sure you can solve this problem together. David Tuesday 14th May 8:11 a.m. I truly understand how you feel. I also had a close friend. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However, if your friend doesn’t care about your feelings or makes you suffer (痛苦), it’s time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you. It’s sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life. 21．What do we know about Amy’s friend? A．She told Amy that she was ill. B．She made a trick on Amy for fun. C．She went to the cinema with another girl. D．She has realized she’s wrong and apologized. 22．What’s the main idea of Cindy’s advice for Amy? A．Forgiving her friend. B．Trying to save this friendship. C．Solving the problem alone. D．Paying no attention to her friend. 23．For Amy’s problem with her friend, David thinks that she should ________. A．value their friendship as usual B．let go of their friendship C．trick her friend as well D．decide after they have a talk 24．Which of the following can be used to complete the title of the passage? A．My helpful friend B．Friendship on the rocks C．How to make friends D．I hurt my friend 7 （2024·湖南长沙·二模）As humans, we all have moods (情绪). Sometimes we may feel happy or excited. At other times we may feel angry or sad. Most of the time we pay attention to the moods for individuals (个人). However, can a group of people also share a common mood? Of course! A group of people can have a similar feeling about something. Then how can we understand and fit in the mood of a group of people? The answer is to “read the room”. When you “read the room”, you use your powers of observation (观察) to learn the general mood of people in a certain environment. You may then act in a way that is similar to that mood. For example, if you are in a silly mood—laughing a lot and making jokes, you may need to read the room and change your behavior when you enter a serious work meeting. You can also tell someone else to “read the room” if he knows nothing about the mood of a group of people. It is a way of reminding the person that he is behaving incorrectly. For example, if you are at a party and people are seated around a table, enjoying good food and conversation, your friend Jason brings up a very serious topic, like a historic war where many people lost their lives. Suddenly, the atmosphere (气氛) goes from happy to serious. You could say, “Jason, read the room! No one wants to talk about that now.” Reading the room is a useful skill. People who can read the room understand the right mood and are able to act properly. You can train yourself to get better at it, which will make you welcome in any situation. 25．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By telling stories. B．By giving suggestions. C．By raising questions. 26．Which is the proper way after you “read the room”? A．You make jokes and laugh a lot when you enter a serious working meeting. B．You talk about a serious topic when everyone is having great fun at a party. C．You turn off the phone and listen carefully when you attend a live concert. 27．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of this text? A． B． C． 28．What can be the best title of the text? A．Pay attention to your own moods. B．“Read the room” before you act. C．Never start a serious topic at a party. 8 （2024·山东泰安·三模）Many people have attended lots of virtual (虚拟的) meetings these years. Some studies suggest that these types of meetings may not affect work efficiency (效率). However, a new study shows that the results are not like what people think. In the study, 602 participants (参与者) were paired freely and asked to come up with creative uses for a product. They were also chosen to work together either in person or virtually. Among the groups, virtual pairs thought of much fewer creative ideas than the face-to-face groups. “We ran this experiment based on feedback (反馈) from companies,” said lead researcher Melanie Brucks. “Unlike other forms of virtual communication, like phone calls or e-mail, video conferencing (会议) copies the in-person experience quite well, so I was surprised when we found meaningful differences between in -person and video conferencing for forming new ideas.” When different objects were placed in both the virtual and physical rooms, the virtual pairs of participants spent more time looking directly at each other rather than focusing on the whole environment on the screen. Eyeing one’s whole environment and noticing the different objects made your brain more active. On platforms, the screen draws our attention, so we stared at the person on the screen. “Looking away might come across as rude,” said Brucks, “so we have to look at the screen. Just like while we are talking to someone in person, we wouldn’t walk to another room.” So, although the video conferencing has some advantages, like facilitating communication and saving time and costs, it does limit (限制) people’s creativity indeed. 29．What can we learn about Brucks’ experiment? A．602 people were divided into two groups. B．Virtual groups came up with more creative ideas. C．Some companies carried out the experiment. D．It didn’t turn out as people think. 30．At first, lead researcher Melanie Brucks might think that _________. A．video conferencing can’t compare with in-person meetings B．participants should make eye contact in an online meeting C．video conferencing works just as well as in-person meetings D．in-person meetings are better for forming new ideas 31．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．Different objects have an influence on one’s creativity. B．Why are virtual meetings bad for creative ideas? C．In-person meetings are better than virtual meetings. D．Virtual meetings have different environments from in-person meetings. 32．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Virtual Meetings Affect Work Efficiency B．In-person Meetings Increase Creative Thinking C．Some Disadvantages of Virtual Meetings D．Meetings Online Limits Creativity 9 （2024·广东广州·二模）Lily’s disappointment was surely clear. She woke up on Christmas morning and, along with her brother, ran down to see the gifts under the tree. In the living room sat a nice mini bike. For a short moment, Lily was filled with great excitement. She couldn’t imagine anything better than getting that bike. Then, she saw a baby doll sitting on the sofa. Then she knew. She knew that the mini bike belonged to her brother and that doll would be hers. It was always like this. Tommy always got cool things: skateboards, science kits. The mini bike was just the latest cool thing. Lily always got the boring gifts: a set of toy cooking kits, a pair of fairy lady’s feather wings. They were amazing for other girls, but she didn’t like them at all. To Lily, this doll seemed unusually boring again. Tommy had seen that mini-bike in the front window of Moore’s Bike Shop, but hadn’t Lily too? Tommy had asked for the bike and had said it was the only thing he wanted for Christmas. Although Lily had the same thought, she failed to say it, again. She was a shy girl, even in front of her family. Tommy’s eyes grew wide at the bike. He knew it was his—no doll for him. He ran into his parents’ room and jumped up and down on the bed, “Thank you, Dad! Thank you, mum!” At the same time Lily walked into the other room silently. She was disappointed and a bit angry. It took a while for anyone to realize she was missing. “What’s wrong, Lily?” Papa asked gently. “Did you see your pretty doll?” “I saw it,” she said unhappily. “What’s wrong, honey? You won’t believe how long your father waited in line to buy that doll! It was nearly 30 minutes.” Mama said. Silence. Lily’s mouth was fixed. Her face was pale. “Oh, Mama, you know Lily is never excited by presents!” her brother laughed. “Come out and watch me ride!” And so they did. However, Lily made a decision after a while. She needed to speak out what she really thought. Then, she took a deep breath, walked straightly outside… 33．Why was Lily unhappy when seeıng the gifts? A．Because she was never excited by gifts. B．Because she liked the bike but it was not hers. C．Because she didn’t know which gift to choose. D．Because she couldn’t get the bike she asked for. 34．How did Tommy feel about his gift? A．Surprised and proud. B．Nervous but moved. C．Disappointed but thankful. D．Amazed and excited. 35．Why didn’t Lily’s parents buy her a mini bike? A．Because they didn’t care for her. B．Because Lily’s brother told them not to. C．Because they didn’t know Lily wanted one. D．Because they wanted Lily to like girls’ things. 36．What would Lily most probably do at the end of the story? A．She would watch her brother riding the bike. B．She would leave home because she was angry. C．She would tell her family that she wanted the bike. D．She would ask her brother to exchange the gift with her. 10 （2024·黑龙江·三模）I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet (芭蕾). My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to give up right away. As it was only my first day, however, I told my mom I couldn’t wait to dance again. Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mom. Even though I practiced hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mom to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet. My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance (平衡), she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be. The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage (舞台) and laughed in excitement. My mom found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mom in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mom will always be there to catch me if I fall. Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage. 37．What happened to the writer on her first day of trying ballet? A．She fell down and hurt herself. B．She realized she was talented in ballet. C．She didn’t tell the truth to her mom about wanting to give up learning ballet. 38．What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean? A．learned to do it well B．lost interest in it C．had trouble with it 39．When preparing for the show, the writer found out that her mom was ________. a. bad at ballet   b. patient   c. understanding   d. nervous   e. loving A．abc B．bcd C．bce 40．What did the writer learn from her ballet experience? A．Never try something you are not good at. B．Her mom would always support her. C．Every mom will be proud of their children’s achievements. 41．What’s the title of the passage? A．Always there if you fall down B．Practice makes perfect C．Never too old to learn 11 （2024·北京西城·二模）For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been in the middle. I’m the middle child in my family. I’ve always sat in the middle of the classroom at school. Even my first and last names, Miguel Martinez, start with an M—the middle letter of the alphabet. Luckily, I’m also in the middle of a large circle of friends. However, starting middle school in September brought me a painful change. All of my closest friends went to a different middle school, leaving me alone. The only classmate I know from my old school is Jake, who is good at math. But since it’s not my favorite subject, we never became friends. By the end of October, Jake and I became good friends. It happened because I was so hopeless when trying to do my math homework. I hated math—especially fractions (分数). So, one day, I turned to Jake after school. To my surprise, Jake not only knew my name but was also willing to help me. That night, Jake and I studied math together. He used pieces of a pizza to explain fractions, and by the end of the night, I finally understood! The next day in class, I was even able to answer one of the math problems. My math teacher was surprised when I raised my hand, and guess what—so was I! The other day, our math teacher gave us a math brainteaser (谜题). She asked, “If you were to write all the numbers from one to one hundred, how many times would you write a nine?” The question was harder than it seemed. All of our classmates were wrong. Jake and I were the only ones with the correct answer! After that, more and more classmates wanted to study math with us. Jake and I plan to hang out together during winter break. It won’t just be the two of us, since all my new friends from middle school will go with us to the Math Museum downtown. Though I now see math differently, some things haven’t changed. I’m still in the middle of a large circle of friends! 42．How did Miguel feel when he started middle school? A．Lucky. B．Surprised. C．Lonely. D．Tired. 43．Miguel changed his attitude towards math because _________. A．Jake helped him to get better at it B．his teacher taught him math with a pizza C．he won first prize in the math competition D．his friends advised him to do more exercises 44．At the end of the story, Miguel ________. A．finds pleasure in different subjects B．enjoys the company of his new friends C．plans to go abroad during winter break D．solves his problems at the Math Museum 12 （2024·内蒙古鄂尔多斯·二模）①Small talk refers to an informal (非正式的), polite conversation that often focuses on unimportant topics. Small talk topics are good conversation starters between people who don’t know each other well. You should know what things to talk about and what to avoid. ②If you are looking for some good conversation starters, here are a few topics to consider. ③The weather is a good topic that everyone can discuss. Practice making small talk about the weather the next time you find yourself in the middle of a silence. It may open up other topics. ④People like to talk about their hobbies and are likely to be interested in yours. If you don’t have any hobbies, consider trying something new. Not only will you have something to talk about, but having a hobby will give you a chance to meet others with similar interests. ⑤People like to hear about vacations. If you travel, be ready to answer questions and give your opinions about the places you have visited. Ask others about their favourite sports and what they recommend. Many people like to help others and will be happy to share their experiences. ⑥Once you know a few good conversation starters, it’s also helpful to learn what type of small talk topics you had better avoid. ⑦Death is a heavy topic that should be avoided during small talk. When you are in the company of strangers, do not bring up emotional topics. ⑧In addition, avoid questions related to appearance. Do not ask anyone if they have lost weight. You never know the reason for weight gain or loss, and as a result, you could be left in an uncomfortable situation. 45．Which word may NOT describe small talk properly? A．Informal. B．Unimportant. C．Polite. D．Challengeable. 46．Which is a bad question to start small talk? A．It is fine, isn’t it? B．Which kind of music do you like best? C．How was your last vacation? D．When did your pet dog die? 47．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 48．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The purpose of small talk B．Topics of small talk C．Ways to start small talk D．Skills needed-in small talk 二、完形填空 1 （2023·陕西西安·二模）阅读下面一篇短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。 In my opinion, the generation gap (代沟) is a result of our “pride” and “prejudice (偏见)”.     Since I started junior high school, my parents and I have had different 49 . Both sides won’t give in. My mother always ends up 50 me that, “A child knows nothing about this!”, and I also end up saying as a reply, “Are you still living in the 20th century?” As we grow from children into young adults, we have been 51 our own values and beliefs slowly. We are growing up in a century that is quite different from the one in which our parents grew up, so it is 52 for us to have developed values that are different from those of our parents. But our parents still always 53 us as little kids. It seems that they don’t want to accept the 54 that we are growing up. When we grow up, we feel a 55 need to show ourselves. However, our parents don’t want to listen to us. 56 , they think they are always right. Why are they unable to 57 their hearts and talk more with their children so that their children can feel loved and understood? I think both sides must 58 their pride and prejudice and build equality (平等) and trust. Only in this way will the generation gap be smaller. 49．A．ways B．stories C．examples D．opinions 50．A．saying B．telling C．speaking D．talking 51．A．finding B．bringing C．pushing D．forming 52．A．common B．crazy C．happy D．difficult 53．A．take B．read C．treat D．love 54．A．fact B．course C．progress D．condition 55．A．careful B．strong C．little D．awful 56．A．However B．Instead C．Luckily D．Especially 57．A．open B．beat C．believe D．carry 58．A．give away B．give up C．take away D．take up 2 （2024·陕西西安·二模）Grace and I are good friends, but once something 59 happened when we both tried out for roles in Alice in Wonderland.   Grace really expected to be Alice and I was sure she could get the leading role. However, it 60 that I was picked to be the leading role Alice. What made me sad is that Grace only got the part of the March Hare. “Do you want to practice together with me?” I asked her after that. “Sorry, I’m busy this week,” said Grace 61 , without looking at me. “And I will be always busy.” That night at dinner, my parents noticed I was not 62 about getting the leading role. They 63 what happened and asked me why. “Well, Grace was not picked to be the leading role Alice, but I was. She was unhappy. Maybe she will throw away our friendship.” My father said, “Don’t worry about it. I think this is a 64 for you to be an extra-good friend.” “Dad is right,” said my mother. “Sometimes when our friends do well, we may have feelings of envy and become green-eyed monsters and don’t know how to act. Try giving her a little time, space and understanding, and she will change her mind soon.”   Over the next week, I tried my best to give Grace some 65 . Then one day, on the way to our practice, I met her. “I just want to say you are such a great actress when acting as the March Hare.” I said to her with a bright smile on my face. She also seemed happy and 66 how she understood the role with excitement. When I asked her to help me with my role, she agreed and smiled, too. She even said sorry to me for acting that way at first. Later, to my surprise, we became 67 to each other. I came to realize that we sometimes may have a 68 time dealing with envy and disappointment in a friendship. All we need to do is to give our friends a little time, space and understanding. This might be the perfect chance for us to be an extra-good friend. 59．A．unpleasant B．unfair C．unusual D．uneasy 60．A．made out B．tuned out C．brought out D．found out 61．A．warmly B．coldly C．happily D．excitedly 62．A．sure B．careful C．excited D．serious 63．A．understood B．believed C．thought D．wondered 64．A．prize B．story C．chance D．dream 65．A．advice B．space C．care D．help 66．A．guessed B．explained C．missed D．supported 67．A．stricter B．quieter C．luckier D．closer 68．A．difficult B．fantastic C．brave D．necessary 3 （2024·江苏泰州·三模） As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” One in Newton, Massachusetts 69 certainly takes that to heart. One summer, Glenda and Raphael Savitz 70 their new home in Newton and had their daughter Samantha soon. 71 , Samantha was born deaf (聋的). That didn’t stop Samantha growing into a(n) 72 girl. When she was out, she tried to communicate with her neighbours. However, they 73 understand her because they knew little sign language (手语). It made them very 74 . Instead of giving up, the 75 decided to learn sign language together. They found a sign language teacher and took 76 in Lucia’s living room. Lucia has lived in Newton for over 20 years. She 77 the power of the community. “Samantha is bringing a 78 for us to get together,” she said. It was not easy for the neighbors to learn sign language, but they 79 the process (过程). Before long, they could communicate with the little girl 80 . Both Samantha and her parents were very happy. “We’re seeing 81 in Samantha. We’re just so thankful that we live here with these wonderful people,” said Samantha’s mother. “I can’t think of a 82 place for my daughter.” What is more, they are not the only ones who say they are thankful. “Samantha is doing 83 for us,” said some neighbors. “She has made our community closer.” 69．A．country B．community C．company D．school 70．A．moved into B．worked out C．found out D．put up 71．A．Finally B．Suddenly C．Unluckily D．Certainly 72．A．shy B．generous C．active D．honest 73．A．shouldn’t B．needn’t C．mustn’t D．couldn’t 74．A．strange B．happy C．upset (忐忑不安) D．angry 75．A．children B．family C．teachers D．neighbours 76．A．parties B．classes C．trips D．notes 77．A．believes in B．worries about C．forgets about D．misses out 78．A．reason B．result C．course D．secret 79．A．hated B．enjoyed C．invited D．lost 80．A．hardly B．loudly C．freely D．safely 81．A．conditions B．changes C．environment D．problems 82．A．worse B．farther C．better D．larger 83．A．anything B．everything C．nothing D．something 4 （2024·新疆喀什·二模） New Friendship Sandra was an eight-year-old girl. Her best friend used to be her neighbor, who had moved to another state about a month ago. Sandra was 84 about her friend’s move. They still send emails and text messages to each other, 85 , she already felt their friendship falling apart. 86 , a new family had moved into the house where her friend used to live in. It was a family of four, a married couple 87 two children. One of the children was a five-year-old boy, and 88 was a girl who was one year older than Sandra. Sandra’s parents had gone over to 89 themselves as neighbors. Sandra’s mother 90 Sandra should head over and do the same. Sandra did not like the idea at all. But Sandra’s mother 91 her to say hello to their new neighbors. When walking over, Sandra noticed 92 five-year-old boy of the neighbor’s family playing in the mud in their front yard. Sandra went up to him and said, “Hi, I’m Sandra. We are neighbors. What is your name?” The boy looked up at Sandra and shouted, “I’m Benjamin!” He then 93 a mud (泥巴) ball at Sandra. She was 94 shocked and shouted. Benjamin’s older sister ran out of her house and noticed Sandra with mud all over her shirt. Benjamin’s sister apologized (道歉) to Sandra and said, “Benjamin, shame on you! 95 did you do that?” Benjamin replied angrily, “Because she killed my men and stepped on my castle (城堡)!” Sandra then noticed she was standing 96 on his toy soldiers. Sandra felt so sorry and apologized. Benjamin’s sister smiled and said, “Don’t 97 it! I’m Jessica. What’s your name?” “My name is Sandra.” The two girls began talking friendly. It was the 98 of a new friendship. 84．A．excited B．upset C．happy 85．A．however B．whenever C．whatever 86．A．Recently B．Suddenly C．Finally 87．A．of B．for C．with 88．A．others B．the other C．another 89．A．introduce B．consider C．accept 90．A．suggested B．imagined C．wished 91．A．invited B．taught C．forced 92．A．a B．an C．the 93．A．pointed B．threw C．shouted 94．A．hardly B．completely C．certainly 95．A．What B．When C．Why 96．A．right B．still C．silently 97．A．look after B．worry about C．stick to 98．A．beauty B．beginning C．importance 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$2024-2025学年九年级英语主题强化必备(阅读理解+完形填空)(通用版) 2024-2025学年九年级英语主题强化必备(阅读理解+完形填空)(通用版) 主题06.人际交往与亲情友情 一、阅读理解 1 （2024·陕西西安·二模）My father and I were both angry, “Never set foot in this house again!” shouted my father. With tears in my eyes, I rushed out to the street. I walked aimlessly. A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I seemed to see my own happy childhood. But now…I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because my dad is getting old.     We have different ideas about almost everything. He always puts his opinions on me. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. I walked in the streets but my heart was cold on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people in the streets until there were only the street lights with me. When I finally reached the building where I lived, I saw that the light was still on. I thought to myself, “Is my father waiting for me? Is he still angry with me?”     In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, my dad was throwing away some of his old stamps because he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except my father’s. Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret. However, after an argument he has the habit of sitting by my side while I am sleeping. This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.     The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I asked myself, maybe… With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that there wasn’t the iron door that I had imagined between us at all. Love—it’s second to none. 1．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The father didn’t like his son’s stamp collecting. B．The son and his father needed communication. C．The father opened the door for the son when he came back. D．The boy completely understood why his father was angry this time. 2．Which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage? a. I opened the door and entered the house. b. Sadly I ran out into the street. c. I reached the place where I lived and saw the lights of my home on. d. I thought of my father’s kindness towards me. e. I walked about in the street without any aim. A．d, e, c, a, b B．a, e, d, b, c C．b, e, a, c, d D．b, e, c, d, a 3．After reading the passage, we know that ________. A．the father treats his son in an unfair way B．the father is neither kind nor polite to his son C．the father loves his son very much in fact D．the father is always finding his son wrong 4．This passage is mainly about ________. A．where the boy went on a rainy night B．why the boy left home C．what made a father angry D．how the boy understood his father’s love 2 （2024·陕西西安·模拟预测）Do you have a “dazi”? Many people are looking for dazi, or activity partners on the Intemet. Dazi can appear in many ways in dally life, from dancing to studying, working and even going to a toilet! Lately, topics about dazi caused a hot discussion among young people. According to a research, more than half of Chinese young people have at least one dazi. The relationship between dazi is simpler than a normal one. “Traditional friendships need lots of time to keep, but having a dazi means you don’t need to carry those burdens,” said Shi Zhimin, a 17-year-old student. Her idea was agreed by Ge Jinyuan, another high school student who finds herself uncomfortable with close relationships. “Having a dazi is more relaxing for me, because I don’t need to spend much energy on it, and I can focus more on mv studies,” Ge said. Ge Jinyuan enjoys talking during lunch and dinner with her meal dazi. “We are both crazy about delicious food so we always share our different views on the canteen food and look for some other fine food,” said Ge. “If my meal dazi doesn’t go to school someday, I’ll be sad for the rest of the day,” her dazi, Li Xin, added. “She is outgoing, so am I. That’s why we are always together.” What’s more, having a dazi may bring some unexpected result. “Once, my game dazi and I made a mistake when playing a game, but we worked together to correct it. By playing the game together, I’m surprised to find that I have a better understanding of teamwork!” Shi said. 5．Why did Ge Jinyuan think having a dazi was more relaxing for her? A．Because she didn’t need to spend much energy on it, and she could focus more on study. B．Because she didn’t need to carry those burdens to keep the normal friendship. C．Because she found herself comfortable with close relationships. D．Because she was too shy to talk to other students. 6．What does the underlined word “burdens” mean? A．行李 B．负担 C．焦虑 D．任务 7．According to Ge and Li in Paragraph 3, what makes them become meal dazi? A．They both like playing a game. B．Both of them are easygoing. C．They always have the same views about the canteen food. D．Both of them are crazy about the delicious food. 3 （2024·山西阳泉·三模）请阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A recent survey shows young Chinese are less good at expressing thoughts and ideas. Half of those who were surveyed said they have poor verbal skills (表达能力). And 40 percent of those surveyed said they had trouble expressing themselves well in writing. Poor education could be a cause of poor communication skills, but that may not explain everything. Of the 1,333 young people who were surveyed, most were well-educated. The problem more likely resulted from the rise of digital (数字的) communication, with texting instead of talking, and short messages instead of long, complete sentences. Today, having trouble expressing thoughts and ideas is a worldwide problem. In America, some people try to solve the problem by returning to so-called “Classical Education”. This form of education dates back to 500 years ago in Europe. They learn grammar, rhetoric and logic. Grammar meant learning how to write a complete and correct sentence. Rhetoric was the use of grammatical devices to make one’s writing more convincing (有说服力的). And logic was the use of reason to discover what is true or not true. If you want to improve your communication skills, you might begin by joining or starting a discussion group where you can talk with others about books, latest events or even hobbies. You can also get a beautiful diary and write down your thoughts in it every day. This will enable you to have a clearer mind so that you can get your ideas and feelings across more effectively. 8．What problem do Chinese young people have? A．They don’t have their own ideas. B．They are too shy to talk with others. C．They can’t express themselves well. 9．Why do the young people who were surveyed have poor verbal skills? A．Because of less reading. B．Because of the use of digital products. C．Because of their dislike for communication. 10．How can grammar help us with our communication skills? A．It makes our writing be accepted more easily. B．It improves our ability to use sentences correctly. C．It helps us to decide whether what we heard is true. 11．What can we do to make ourselves think more clearly? A．Reading more books. B．Picking up new hobbies. C．Keeping a handwritten diary. 12．What does the writer mainly tell us? A．We need to talk and write. B．We should get good education. C．Teamwork is always important. 4 （2024·贵州贵阳·二模）A promise can go a long way in personal relationships. It is a commitment (承诺) to follow through on your word. But what does it mean when you say “I  promise…”, and how does this influence your relationships? We all have heard “I  promise…” time and time again. Promises help us get closer to those we love. Studies suggest that keeping promises holds a lot of emotional value. When we break them, there is a decline (降低) in trust. But why is it so important to keep a promise and how do we stick to it? Here are some important reminders of promises. Promises are hard work. Usually, it is not easy to follow through on a promise. They require us to step outside of our wants and achieve something for someone else or challenge ourselves to break old harmful habits. Promises are meant to be taken seriously. Do you remember the first time someone broke a promise to you? When a promise is broken, your reputations (名声), relationships and personal charm suffer. Take each promise you make seriously to make sure that you are not the one causing unnecessary distrust. Promises are proofs (证明) of love, friendships, family and human connection. Actions speak louder than words. Promises are actions that affirm (肯定) our love and connection with other people. Whether that connection is through friendships, family or strangers, promises affirm that we want to pass on our feelings to others. Promises are a necessary part of building our relationships. Making and keeping promises plays an important role in our lives. So here’s a word of advice: always keep your promises. 13．Why are promises hard to keep according to the text? A．We must live outside to keep them． B．They need us to challenge ourselves． C．Many of them are our wishes or dreams． 14．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Reputations. B．Relationships. C．Promises. 15．The writer would most probably talk about ______ after Paragraph 6． A．how we should keep our promises B．what skills are needed in interpersonal communication C．why people always like to make promises to others 16．What could be the best title for the text? A．Getting Closer to Those We Love B．Keeping Promises Matters C．Taking Friendship Seriously 5 （2024·湖南长沙·二模） We all enjoy being part of a group—there’s no better work than teamwork, right? Actually, I disagree. Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It’s much better fit for me, and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our job harder rather than easier. Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult. There is often someone on the team that puts their needs first. The team often goes along with this person whose ideas might not be the best, just the loudest. Just one difficult personality can make teamwork hard. Combine (结合) several challenging personality types and it’s even harder. Not having enough time together can also make teamwork challenging. For example, I was once on a team where we never had enough time to meet as a group. To successfully work as a team, you need time together—and lots of it. A final reason teamwork is difficult because there is often no training on how to work on a team. You can’t just put people in a room and expect them to work well with each other. You need to build trust with your team members. Think of football players: They aren’t just given a ball and told to play. They practice, and they train. Team can be hard, but working alone has its challenges, too. When my computer doesn’t work, I don’t have an IT person to turn to. When I have a great idea, I don’t have anyone to share it with to see if it really is a great idea. Don’t get me wrong — I still like my team of one and enjoy making all of important decisions myself. But now I realize what was wrong with the teamwork I did in the past and how good teamwork could be if done correctly. And that’s useful information—because one day I might want to turn ME TEAM into a WE TEAM. 17．What makes the writer work on his own? A．Difficult teamwork. B．Important work. C．His family. 18．Which of the following does the writer agree with? A．The loudest idea is the best idea all the time. B．Lack of time together will not influence teamwork. C．Trust between teammates makes teamwork easier. 19．What would be the best structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． 20．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To tell the advantages of teamwork. B．To show the popularity of teamwork. C．To explain the difficulties of teamwork. 6 （2024·江苏扬州·二模） ________: Please advise! Amy Monday 13th May 9:13 p.m. We have been close for eight years. When I was a primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Since then, a close friendship has grown between us. But last Saturday, she broke my heart. We planned to see a film that afternoon. But in the morning, she posted a message saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to go to the cinema. “Don’t worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.” Today, however, a classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a café on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friend’s “illness” was a complete lie! I was so angry and I still don’t feel like replying to any of her messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I’m at a loss what to do next. Cindy Monday 13th May 9:52 p.m. I’m so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she’s wrong and wants to apologize (道歉), or maybe she will explain for her behavior. If so, you can choose to forgive (原谅) her. Anyway, find a chance to have a talk with her. Listen to what she has to say and tell her how you feel. I’m sure you can solve this problem together. David Tuesday 14th May 8:11 a.m. I truly understand how you feel. I also had a close friend. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However, if your friend doesn’t care about your feelings or makes you suffer (痛苦), it’s time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you. It’s sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life. 21．What do we know about Amy’s friend? A．She told Amy that she was ill. B．She made a trick on Amy for fun. C．She went to the cinema with another girl. D．She has realized she’s wrong and apologized. 22．What’s the main idea of Cindy’s advice for Amy? A．Forgiving her friend. B．Trying to save this friendship. C．Solving the problem alone. D．Paying no attention to her friend. 23．For Amy’s problem with her friend, David thinks that she should ________. A．value their friendship as usual B．let go of their friendship C．trick her friend as well D．decide after they have a talk 24．Which of the following can be used to complete the title of the passage? A．My helpful friend B．Friendship on the rocks C．How to make friends D．I hurt my friend 7 （2024·湖南长沙·二模）As humans, we all have moods (情绪). Sometimes we may feel happy or excited. At other times we may feel angry or sad. Most of the time we pay attention to the moods for individuals (个人). However, can a group of people also share a common mood? Of course! A group of people can have a similar feeling about something. Then how can we understand and fit in the mood of a group of people? The answer is to “read the room”. When you “read the room”, you use your powers of observation (观察) to learn the general mood of people in a certain environment. You may then act in a way that is similar to that mood. For example, if you are in a silly mood—laughing a lot and making jokes, you may need to read the room and change your behavior when you enter a serious work meeting. You can also tell someone else to “read the room” if he knows nothing about the mood of a group of people. It is a way of reminding the person that he is behaving incorrectly. For example, if you are at a party and people are seated around a table, enjoying good food and conversation, your friend Jason brings up a very serious topic, like a historic war where many people lost their lives. Suddenly, the atmosphere (气氛) goes from happy to serious. You could say, “Jason, read the room! No one wants to talk about that now.” Reading the room is a useful skill. People who can read the room understand the right mood and are able to act properly. You can train yourself to get better at it, which will make you welcome in any situation. 25．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By telling stories. B．By giving suggestions. C．By raising questions. 26．Which is the proper way after you “read the room”? A．You make jokes and laugh a lot when you enter a serious working meeting. B．You talk about a serious topic when everyone is having great fun at a party. C．You turn off the phone and listen carefully when you attend a live concert. 27．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of this text? A． B． C． 28．What can be the best title of the text? A．Pay attention to your own moods. B．“Read the room” before you act. C．Never start a serious topic at a party. 8 （2024·山东泰安·三模）Many people have attended lots of virtual (虚拟的) meetings these years. Some studies suggest that these types of meetings may not affect work efficiency (效率). However, a new study shows that the results are not like what people think. In the study, 602 participants (参与者) were paired freely and asked to come up with creative uses for a product. They were also chosen to work together either in person or virtually. Among the groups, virtual pairs thought of much fewer creative ideas than the face-to-face groups. “We ran this experiment based on feedback (反馈) from companies,” said lead researcher Melanie Brucks. “Unlike other forms of virtual communication, like phone calls or e-mail, video conferencing (会议) copies the in-person experience quite well, so I was surprised when we found meaningful differences between in -person and video conferencing for forming new ideas.” When different objects were placed in both the virtual and physical rooms, the virtual pairs of participants spent more time looking directly at each other rather than focusing on the whole environment on the screen. Eyeing one’s whole environment and noticing the different objects made your brain more active. On platforms, the screen draws our attention, so we stared at the person on the screen. “Looking away might come across as rude,” said Brucks, “so we have to look at the screen. Just like while we are talking to someone in person, we wouldn’t walk to another room.” So, although the video conferencing has some advantages, like facilitating communication and saving time and costs, it does limit (限制) people’s creativity indeed. 29．What can we learn about Brucks’ experiment? A．602 people were divided into two groups. B．Virtual groups came up with more creative ideas. C．Some companies carried out the experiment. D．It didn’t turn out as people think. 30．At first, lead researcher Melanie Brucks might think that _________. A．video conferencing can’t compare with in-person meetings B．participants should make eye contact in an online meeting C．video conferencing works just as well as in-person meetings D．in-person meetings are better for forming new ideas 31．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．Different objects have an influence on one’s creativity. B．Why are virtual meetings bad for creative ideas? C．In-person meetings are better than virtual meetings. D．Virtual meetings have different environments from in-person meetings. 32．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Virtual Meetings Affect Work Efficiency B．In-person Meetings Increase Creative Thinking C．Some Disadvantages of Virtual Meetings D．Meetings Online Limits Creativity 9 （2024·广东广州·二模）Lily’s disappointment was surely clear. She woke up on Christmas morning and, along with her brother, ran down to see the gifts under the tree. In the living room sat a nice mini bike. For a short moment, Lily was filled with great excitement. She couldn’t imagine anything better than getting that bike. Then, she saw a baby doll sitting on the sofa. Then she knew. She knew that the mini bike belonged to her brother and that doll would be hers. It was always like this. Tommy always got cool things: skateboards, science kits. The mini bike was just the latest cool thing. Lily always got the boring gifts: a set of toy cooking kits, a pair of fairy lady’s feather wings. They were amazing for other girls, but she didn’t like them at all. To Lily, this doll seemed unusually boring again. Tommy had seen that mini-bike in the front window of Moore’s Bike Shop, but hadn’t Lily too? Tommy had asked for the bike and had said it was the only thing he wanted for Christmas. Although Lily had the same thought, she failed to say it, again. She was a shy girl, even in front of her family. Tommy’s eyes grew wide at the bike. He knew it was his—no doll for him. He ran into his parents’ room and jumped up and down on the bed, “Thank you, Dad! Thank you, mum!” At the same time Lily walked into the other room silently. She was disappointed and a bit angry. It took a while for anyone to realize she was missing. “What’s wrong, Lily?” Papa asked gently. “Did you see your pretty doll?” “I saw it,” she said unhappily. “What’s wrong, honey? You won’t believe how long your father waited in line to buy that doll! It was nearly 30 minutes.” Mama said. Silence. Lily’s mouth was fixed. Her face was pale. “Oh, Mama, you know Lily is never excited by presents!” her brother laughed. “Come out and watch me ride!” And so they did. However, Lily made a decision after a while. She needed to speak out what she really thought. Then, she took a deep breath, walked straightly outside… 33．Why was Lily unhappy when seeıng the gifts? A．Because she was never excited by gifts. B．Because she liked the bike but it was not hers. C．Because she didn’t know which gift to choose. D．Because she couldn’t get the bike she asked for. 34．How did Tommy feel about his gift? A．Surprised and proud. B．Nervous but moved. C．Disappointed but thankful. D．Amazed and excited. 35．Why didn’t Lily’s parents buy her a mini bike? A．Because they didn’t care for her. B．Because Lily’s brother told them not to. C．Because they didn’t know Lily wanted one. D．Because they wanted Lily to like girls’ things. 36．What would Lily most probably do at the end of the story? A．She would watch her brother riding the bike. B．She would leave home because she was angry. C．She would tell her family that she wanted the bike. D．She would ask her brother to exchange the gift with her. 10 （2024·黑龙江·三模）I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet (芭蕾). My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to give up right away. As it was only my first day, however, I told my mom I couldn’t wait to dance again. Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mom. Even though I practiced hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mom to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet. My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance (平衡), she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be. The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage (舞台) and laughed in excitement. My mom found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mom in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mom will always be there to catch me if I fall. Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage. 37．What happened to the writer on her first day of trying ballet? A．She fell down and hurt herself. B．She realized she was talented in ballet. C．She didn’t tell the truth to her mom about wanting to give up learning ballet. 38．What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean? A．learned to do it well B．lost interest in it C．had trouble with it 39．When preparing for the show, the writer found out that her mom was ________. a. bad at ballet   b. patient   c. understanding   d. nervous   e. loving A．abc B．bcd C．bce 40．What did the writer learn from her ballet experience? A．Never try something you are not good at. B．Her mom would always support her. C．Every mom will be proud of their children’s achievements. 41．What’s the title of the passage? A．Always there if you fall down B．Practice makes perfect C．Never too old to learn 11 （2024·北京西城·二模）For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been in the middle. I’m the middle child in my family. I’ve always sat in the middle of the classroom at school. Even my first and last names, Miguel Martinez, start with an M—the middle letter of the alphabet. Luckily, I’m also in the middle of a large circle of friends. However, starting middle school in September brought me a painful change. All of my closest friends went to a different middle school, leaving me alone. The only classmate I know from my old school is Jake, who is good at math. But since it’s not my favorite subject, we never became friends. By the end of October, Jake and I became good friends. It happened because I was so hopeless when trying to do my math homework. I hated math—especially fractions (分数). So, one day, I turned to Jake after school. To my surprise, Jake not only knew my name but was also willing to help me. That night, Jake and I studied math together. He used pieces of a pizza to explain fractions, and by the end of the night, I finally understood! The next day in class, I was even able to answer one of the math problems. My math teacher was surprised when I raised my hand, and guess what—so was I! The other day, our math teacher gave us a math brainteaser (谜题). She asked, “If you were to write all the numbers from one to one hundred, how many times would you write a nine?” The question was harder than it seemed. All of our classmates were wrong. Jake and I were the only ones with the correct answer! After that, more and more classmates wanted to study math with us. Jake and I plan to hang out together during winter break. It won’t just be the two of us, since all my new friends from middle school will go with us to the Math Museum downtown. Though I now see math differently, some things haven’t changed. I’m still in the middle of a large circle of friends! 42．How did Miguel feel when he started middle school? A．Lucky. B．Surprised. C．Lonely. D．Tired. 43．Miguel changed his attitude towards math because _________. A．Jake helped him to get better at it B．his teacher taught him math with a pizza C．he won first prize in the math competition D．his friends advised him to do more exercises 44．At the end of the story, Miguel ________. A．finds pleasure in different subjects B．enjoys the company of his new friends C．plans to go abroad during winter break D．solves his problems at the Math Museum 12 （2024·内蒙古鄂尔多斯·二模）①Small talk refers to an informal (非正式的), polite conversation that often focuses on unimportant topics. Small talk topics are good conversation starters between people who don’t know each other well. You should know what things to talk about and what to avoid. ②If you are looking for some good conversation starters, here are a few topics to consider. ③The weather is a good topic that everyone can discuss. Practice making small talk about the weather the next time you find yourself in the middle of a silence. It may open up other topics. ④People like to talk about their hobbies and are likely to be interested in yours. If you don’t have any hobbies, consider trying something new. Not only will you have something to talk about, but having a hobby will give you a chance to meet others with similar interests. ⑤People like to hear about vacations. If you travel, be ready to answer questions and give your opinions about the places you have visited. Ask others about their favourite sports and what they recommend. Many people like to help others and will be happy to share their experiences. ⑥Once you know a few good conversation starters, it’s also helpful to learn what type of small talk topics you had better avoid. ⑦Death is a heavy topic that should be avoided during small talk. When you are in the company of strangers, do not bring up emotional topics. ⑧In addition, avoid questions related to appearance. Do not ask anyone if they have lost weight. You never know the reason for weight gain or loss, and as a result, you could be left in an uncomfortable situation. 45．Which word may NOT describe small talk properly? A．Informal. B．Unimportant. C．Polite. D．Challengeable. 46．Which is a bad question to start small talk? A．It is fine, isn’t it? B．Which kind of music do you like best? C．How was your last vacation? D．When did your pet dog die? 47．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 48．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The purpose of small talk B．Topics of small talk C．Ways to start small talk D．Skills needed-in small talk 二、完形填空 1 （2023·陕西西安·二模）阅读下面一篇短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。 In my opinion, the generation gap (代沟) is a result of our “pride” and “prejudice (偏见)”.     Since I started junior high school, my parents and I have had different 49 . Both sides won’t give in. My mother always ends up 50 me that, “A child knows nothing about this!”, and I also end up saying as a reply, “Are you still living in the 20th century?” As we grow from children into young adults, we have been 51 our own values and beliefs slowly. We are growing up in a century that is quite different from the one in which our parents grew up, so it is 52 for us to have developed values that are different from those of our parents. But our parents still always 53 us as little kids. It seems that they don’t want to accept the 54 that we are growing up. When we grow up, we feel a 55 need to show ourselves. However, our parents don’t want to listen to us. 56 , they think they are always right. Why are they unable to 57 their hearts and talk more with their children so that their children can feel loved and understood? I think both sides must 58 their pride and prejudice and build equality (平等) and trust. Only in this way will the generation gap be smaller. 49．A．ways B．stories C．examples D．opinions 50．A．saying B．telling C．speaking D．talking 51．A．finding B．bringing C．pushing D．forming 52．A．common B．crazy C．happy D．difficult 53．A．take B．read C．treat D．love 54．A．fact B．course C．progress D．condition 55．A．careful B．strong C．little D．awful 56．A．However B．Instead C．Luckily D．Especially 57．A．open B．beat C．believe D．carry 58．A．give away B．give up C．take away D．take up 2 （2024·陕西西安·二模）Grace and I are good friends, but once something 59 happened when we both tried out for roles in Alice in Wonderland.   Grace really expected to be Alice and I was sure she could get the leading role. However, it 60 that I was picked to be the leading role Alice. What made me sad is that Grace only got the part of the March Hare. “Do you want to practice together with me?” I asked her after that. “Sorry, I’m busy this week,” said Grace 61 , without looking at me. “And I will be always busy.” That night at dinner, my parents noticed I was not 62 about getting the leading role. They 63 what happened and asked me why. “Well, Grace was not picked to be the leading role Alice, but I was. She was unhappy. Maybe she will throw away our friendship.” My father said, “Don’t worry about it. I think this is a 64 for you to be an extra-good friend.” “Dad is right,” said my mother. “Sometimes when our friends do well, we may have feelings of envy and become green-eyed monsters and don’t know how to act. Try giving her a little time, space and understanding, and she will change her mind soon.”   Over the next week, I tried my best to give Grace some 65 . Then one day, on the way to our practice, I met her. “I just want to say you are such a great actress when acting as the March Hare.” I said to her with a bright smile on my face. She also seemed happy and 66 how she understood the role with excitement. When I asked her to help me with my role, she agreed and smiled, too. She even said sorry to me for acting that way at first. Later, to my surprise, we became 67 to each other. I came to realize that we sometimes may have a 68 time dealing with envy and disappointment in a friendship. All we need to do is to give our friends a little time, space and understanding. This might be the perfect chance for us to be an extra-good friend. 59．A．unpleasant B．unfair C．unusual D．uneasy 60．A．made out B．tuned out C．brought out D．found out 61．A．warmly B．coldly C．happily D．excitedly 62．A．sure B．careful C．excited D．serious 63．A．understood B．believed C．thought D．wondered 64．A．prize B．story C．chance D．dream 65．A．advice B．space C．care D．help 66．A．guessed B．explained C．missed D．supported 67．A．stricter B．quieter C．luckier D．closer 68．A．difficult B．fantastic C．brave D．necessary 3 （2024·江苏泰州·三模） As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” One in Newton, Massachusetts 69 certainly takes that to heart. One summer, Glenda and Raphael Savitz 70 their new home in Newton and had their daughter Samantha soon. 71 , Samantha was born deaf (聋的). That didn’t stop Samantha growing into a(n) 72 girl. When she was out, she tried to communicate with her neighbours. However, they 73 understand her because they knew little sign language (手语). It made them very 74 . Instead of giving up, the 75 decided to learn sign language together. They found a sign language teacher and took 76 in Lucia’s living room. Lucia has lived in Newton for over 20 years. She 77 the power of the community. “Samantha is bringing a 78 for us to get together,” she said. It was not easy for the neighbors to learn sign language, but they 79 the process (过程). Before long, they could communicate with the little girl 80 . Both Samantha and her parents were very happy. “We’re seeing 81 in Samantha. We’re just so thankful that we live here with these wonderful people,” said Samantha’s mother. “I can’t think of a 82 place for my daughter.” What is more, they are not the only ones who say they are thankful. “Samantha is doing 83 for us,” said some neighbors. “She has made our community closer.” 69．A．country B．community C．company D．school 70．A．moved into B．worked out C．found out D．put up 71．A．Finally B．Suddenly C．Unluckily D．Certainly 72．A．shy B．generous C．active D．honest 73．A．shouldn’t B．needn’t C．mustn’t D．couldn’t 74．A．strange B．happy C．upset (忐忑不安) D．angry 75．A．children B．family C．teachers D．neighbours 76．A．parties B．classes C．trips D．notes 77．A．believes in B．worries about C．forgets about D．misses out 78．A．reason B．result C．course D．secret 79．A．hated B．enjoyed C．invited D．lost 80．A．hardly B．loudly C．freely D．safely 81．A．conditions B．changes C．environment D．problems 82．A．worse B．farther C．better D．larger 83．A．anything B．everything C．nothing D．something 4 （2024·新疆喀什·二模） New Friendship Sandra was an eight-year-old girl. Her best friend used to be her neighbor, who had moved to another state about a month ago. Sandra was 84 about her friend’s move. They still send emails and text messages to each other, 85 , she already felt their friendship falling apart. 86 , a new family had moved into the house where her friend used to live in. It was a family of four, a married couple 87 two children. One of the children was a five-year-old boy, and 88 was a girl who was one year older than Sandra. Sandra’s parents had gone over to 89 themselves as neighbors. Sandra’s mother 90 Sandra should head over and do the same. Sandra did not like the idea at all. But Sandra’s mother 91 her to say hello to their new neighbors. When walking over, Sandra noticed 92 five-year-old boy of the neighbor’s family playing in the mud in their front yard. Sandra went up to him and said, “Hi, I’m Sandra. We are neighbors. What is your name?” The boy looked up at Sandra and shouted, “I’m Benjamin!” He then 93 a mud (泥巴) ball at Sandra. She was 94 shocked and shouted. Benjamin’s older sister ran out of her house and noticed Sandra with mud all over her shirt. Benjamin’s sister apologized (道歉) to Sandra and said, “Benjamin, shame on you! 95 did you do that?” Benjamin replied angrily, “Because she killed my men and stepped on my castle (城堡)!” Sandra then noticed she was standing 96 on his toy soldiers. Sandra felt so sorry and apologized. Benjamin’s sister smiled and said, “Don’t 97 it! I’m Jessica. What’s your name?” “My name is Sandra.” The two girls began talking friendly. It was the 98 of a new friendship. 84．A．excited B．upset C．happy 85．A．however B．whenever C．whatever 86．A．Recently B．Suddenly C．Finally 87．A．of B．for C．with 88．A．others B．the other C．another 89．A．introduce B．consider C．accept 90．A．suggested B．imagined C．wished 91．A．invited B．taught C．forced 92．A．a B．an C．the 93．A．pointed B．threw C．shouted 94．A．hardly B．completely C．certainly 95．A．What B．When C．Why 96．A．right B．still C．silently 97．A．look after B．worry about C．stick to 98．A．beauty B．beginning C．importance 参考答案： 一、 1 1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 【解析】本文主要讲述了作者与父亲之间的一次冲突。这次冲突使作者回忆起一些在成长过程中和父亲相处的时刻。作者总是认为他与父亲之间隔着一道铁门，但其实并没有。作者父亲只是不会表达自己，对儿子的爱其实都蕴藏在生活的细节中。 1．推理判断题。根据“We have different ideas about almost everything. He always puts his opinions on me...It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. ”可知，作者和父亲的观点很不一样，他们之间像是有一扇铁门，所以作者和父亲需要的是更多地交流，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I rushed out to the street”可知，作者冲到大街上，b排在第一位。根据“I walked aimlessly”可知，作者漫无目的地游荡，e排在第二位。根据“When I finally reached the building where I lived, I saw that the light was still on.”可知，当作者到达住的地方时，看到灯还亮着，c排在第三位，排除A，B和C选项，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“However, after an argument he has the habit of sitting by my side while I am sleeping. This was how he always was...The light was still on.”可知，每次争吵过后父亲都会坐在作者的床边，作者没有回家父亲的灯一直亮着，证明事实上父亲很爱作者，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了作者与父亲之间的一次冲突。这次冲突使作者回忆起一些在成长过程中和父亲相处的时刻。作者总是认为他与父亲之间隔着一道铁门，但其实并没有。作者父亲只是不会表达自己，对儿子的爱其实都蕴藏在生活的细节中。D选项“男孩是如何理解父亲的爱的”符合本文大意，故选D。 2 5．A 6．B 7．D 【解析】本文主要讲述了年轻人中的“搭子”社交。 5．细节理解题。根据“‘Having a dazi is more relaxing for me, because I don’t need to spend much energy on it, and I can focus more on my studies,’ Ge said.”可知，葛觉得有一个搭子对她来说更放松是因为她不需要花太多精力，可以把更多的精力放在学习上。故选A。 6．词句猜测题。根据“Traditional friendships need lots of time to keep, but having a dazi means you don’t need to carry those burdens”可知，传统友谊需要花费很多时间来维持，但有一个搭子意味着你不需要承担那些负担。由此可知，burdens的意思是“负担”。故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据“‘We are both crazy about delicious food so we always share our different views on the canteen food and look for some other fine food,’ said Ge.”可知，她们都非常喜欢美食，所以总是分享对食堂食物的不同看法，并寻找其他美味的食物。故选D。 3 8．C 9．B 10．B 11．C 12．A 【解析】本文主要讲述了当今年轻人言语表达能力较差的现象以及分析其背后的原因和提高表达能力的做法。 8．细节理解题。根据“A recent survey shows young Chinese are less good at expressing thoughts and ideas.”可知，中国的年轻人表达能力欠缺。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据“The problem more likely resulted from the rise of digital (数字的) communication, with texting instead of talking, and short messages instead of long, complete sentences.”可知，接受调查的年轻人语言能力较差这个问题更有可能是由于数字通信的兴起，用短信代替谈话，用短信取代长句。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据“Grammar meant learning how to write a complete and correct sentence.”可知，语法帮助我们学习如何写出完整、正确的句子。故选B。 11．细节理解题。根据“You can also get a beautiful diary and write down your thoughts in it every day. This will enable you to have a clearer mind so that you can get your ideas and feelings across more effectively.”可知，坚持手写日记可以让我们的思维更加清晰。故选C。 12．主旨大意题。根据“If you want to improve your communication skills, you might begin by joining or starting a discussion group where you can talk with others about books, latest events or even hobbies. You can also get a beautiful diary and write down your thoughts in it every day.”可知，本文告诉我们，如果要提高语言表达能力，我们需要加强交谈和写作的能力。故选A。 4 13．B 14．C 15．A 16．B 【解析】本文主要讲述了信守承诺在我们生活中很重要。 13．细节理解题。根据“Usually, it is not easy to follow through on a promise. They require us to step outside of our wants and achieve something for someone else or challenge ourselves to break old harmful habits.”可知，信守承诺并不容易，这要求我们超越自己的欲望，为他人取得成就，或者挑战自己，打破旧的有害习惯。故选B。 14．代词指代题。根据“Studies suggest that keeping promises holds a lot of emotional value. When we break them, there is a decline (降低) in trust.”研究表明，信守承诺具有很大的情感价值。当我们打破它们时，信任就会下降。由此可知，them指的是承诺，故选C。 15．推理判断题。根据“Promises are a necessary part of building our relationships. Making and keeping promises plays an important role in our lives. So here’s a word of advice: always keep your promises.”可知，第六段讲述了做出和信守承诺在我们的生活中扮演着重要的角色。所以接下来很可能讲述如何信守承诺，故选A。 16．最佳标题题。根据“A promise can go a long way in personal relationships. It is a commitment (承诺) to follow through on your word.”和“Promises are a necessary part of building our relationships.”可知，本文主要讲述了信守承诺在我们生活中很重要。故选B。 5 17．A 18．C 19．B 20．C 【解析】本文主要解释了团队合作让工作变得困难的原因。 17．细节理解题。根据“Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It’s much better fit for me”可知，作者选择自己在家工作是因为团队合作太难了。故选A。 18．细节理解题。根据“You need to build trust with your team members.”可知，队友之间的信任使团队合作更容易。故选C。 19．篇章结构题。首段说明了团队合作会让工作变得困难；第二，三和四段分别介绍了团队合作让工作变得困难的原因；最后一段点名团队可能很辛苦，但独自工作也有挑战。故选B。 20．推理判断题。根据“Teamwork can be hard....and it has made me think about why teamwork can make our job harder rather than easier.”可知，本文的目的是为了解释团队合作让工作变得困难的原因。故选C。 6 21．A 22．B 23．D 24．B 【解析】本文是Amy讲述了自己与最好的朋友之间的问题及Cindy和David对此给出的建议。 21．细节理解题。根据“But in the morning, she posted a message saying she had a cold.”可知，Amy的朋友发信息说她感冒了。故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据“But this friendship is worth saving”可知，Cindy建议Amy试着挽救这段友谊。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据“Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you.”可知，David建议Amy在和朋友谈谈后再决定。故选D。 24．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了Amy最好的朋友伤了她的心，让她觉得很崩溃不知道该怎么办及Cindy和David对此给出的建议，因此最佳标题是“陷入困难的友谊：请提建议！”，空缺处填入“Friendship on the rocks”符合语境。故选B。 7 25．B 26．C 27．A 28．B 【解析】本文介绍了介绍了如何在群体中“察言观色”，做到能够理解正确的情绪，并能够正确行事。 25．细节理解题。根据“Of course! A group of people can have a similar feeling about something. Then how can we understand and fit in the mood of a group of people? The answer is to ‘read the room’.”可知，针对“如何理解和适应一群人的情绪呢”这个问题，作者给出的建议是：察言观色。所以作者是通过提出建议来引入话题的。故选B。 26．推理判断题。根据“When you ‘read the room’, you use your powers of observation (观察) to lean the general mood of people in a certain environment.”可推知，“察言观色”就是利用你的观察力来了解特定环境中人们的总体情绪，不影响他人，选项C“当你参加一场现场音乐会时，你会关掉手机，仔细听。”符合。故选C。 27．篇章结构题。首段开篇点题，介绍了“察言观色”这个建议；第二和第三段分别介绍了自己如何在群体中察言观色以及如何提醒他人。最后一段进行总结，指出“察言观色”的重要性。故选A。 28．最佳标题题。本文介绍了介绍了如何在群体中“察言观色”，做到能够理解正确的情绪，并能够正确行事。选项B“在你行动之前，先‘察言观色’。”为最佳标题。故选B。 8 29．D 30．C 31．B 32．D 【解析】本文讲述了这些年来，很多人参加了很多虚拟的会议，一些研究表明，这一变化可能不会影响生产率，然而，一项新的研究提出了相反的建议。 29．细节理解题。根据“However, a new study shows that the results are not like what people think.”可知，结果并不像人们想象的那样。故选D。 30．推理判断题。根据布鲁克斯说的“Unlike other forms of virtual communication, like phone calls or e-mail…so I was surprised when we found meaningful differences between in -person and video conferencing for forming new ideas.”可知，一开始，首席研究员梅勒妮·布鲁克斯可能会认为视频会议和面对面会议一样有效。故选C。 31．主旨大意题。根据“When different objects were placed in both the virtual and physical rooms, the virtual pairs of participants spent more time looking directly at each other ...”可知，这一段说明了为什么虚拟会议不利于创意。故选B。 32．标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据“So, although the video conferencing has some advantages, like facilitating communication and saving time and costs, it does limit (限制) people’s creativity indeed.”可知，文章介绍了虚拟会议有一些优点，比如方便沟通，节省时间和成本，但它确实限制了人们的创造力，选项D“在线会议限制创造力”适合作为文章标题。故选D。 9 33．B 34．D 35．C 36．C 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Lily因为害羞没有向父母表达自己关于圣诞礼物的真实想法，以致于圣诞节收到了自己不喜欢的礼物，面对令她失望的圣诞礼物，最后她下决心跟父母表达内心真实的想法。 33．细节理解题。根据“In the living room sat a nice mini bike. For a short moment, Lily was filled with great excitement. She couldn’t imagine anything better than getting that bike.”及“She knew that the mini bike belonged to her brother and that doll would be hers.”可知，Lily不开心的原因是因为得知她最喜欢那辆自行车的圣诞礼物是属于她哥哥的。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据“Tommy always got cool things: skateboards, science kits. The mini bike was just the latest cool thing.”及“Tommy had seen that mini-bike in the front window of Moore’s Bike Shop,”可知，Tommy的礼物都是酷的东西，迷你自行车是最新的很酷的东西，且Tommy曾在橱窗前看过迷你自行车，可推测Tommy收到礼物时感到既惊讶又兴奋。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据“Tommy had asked for the bike and had said it was the only thing he wanted for Christmas. Although Lily had the same thought, she failed to say it, again. She was a shy girl, even in front of her family.”及“However, Lily made a decision after a while. She needed to speak out what she really thought.”可知，害羞的Lily没有像哥哥一样向父母说出自己真正想要的礼物，以致于父母没不知道她也想要一个像哥哥一样的玩具。故选C。 36．推理判断题。根据最后一段“She needed to speak out what she really thought. Then, she took a deep breath, walked straightly outside…”可知，Lily最终认识到她需要说出她内心真实的想法，可推测她走向父母房间是要表达她想要那辆自行车的真实想法。故选C。 10 37．C 38．A 39．C 40．B 41．A 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者首次尝试芭蕾舞的经历，尽管最初面临困难和挫折，但在母亲的耐心教导和鼓励下，最终成功完成了一场表演，深刻体会到了母亲的爱和支持。 37．细节理解题。根据“but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to give up right away. As it was only my first day, however, I told my mom I couldn’t wait to dance again.”可知，在第一节课犯错后，作者就想立马放弃芭蕾，但是想到只是第一节课，她没有把放弃的想法告诉母亲。故选C。 38．词句猜测题。根据“Finally, I went to my mom to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.”可知，母亲答应要教作者跳芭蕾舞，说明作者在努力练习后也没能学会跳好芭蕾，于是她才向母亲求助，“got the hang of it”应是“学会了把它做好”的意思。故选A。 39．细节理解题。根据“My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding.”可知，母亲以最大的耐心、爱和理解教作者，由此可知作者能发现母亲是有耐心的，善解人意的和充满爱的。故选C。 40．细节理解题。根据“Through this, I realized one important fact: My mom will always be there to catch me if I fall.”可知，通过这件事，作者意识到一个重要的事实，那就是如果她摔倒了，她的妈妈永远会在那里接住她，即她妈妈会一直支持她。故选B。 41．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文讲述作者首次尝试芭蕾舞的经历，深刻体会到了母亲的爱和支持，选项A“如果你跌倒，我总是在那里（支持你）”最适合作为本文的标题。故选A。 11 42．C 43．A 44．B 【解析】本文讲述了作者作为一名中间孩子，在数学学习中遇到困难，但在同学杰克的帮助下克服了对数学的恐惧，并最终在数学上取得了进步，同时与朋友们建立了更紧密的联系。 42．推理判断题。根据“All of my closest friends went to a different middle school, leaving me alone.”可知，作者所有的好朋友都去了不同的中学，留下了作者一个人在这所中学，所以他感到孤独。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据“He used pieces of a pizza to explain fractions, and by the end of the night, I finally understood!”和“The next day in class, I was even able to answer one of the math problems.”可知，在杰克的帮助下，作者不仅弄明白了分数，还能在课堂上回答数学问题，由此可知作者改变了他对数学的态度，是因为杰克帮助他做得更好。故选A。 44．推理判断题。根据“It won’t just be the two of us, since all my new friends from middle school will go with us to the Math Museum downtown…I’m still in the middle of a large circle of friends!”可知，故事的最后，作者不仅结识了杰克，还和中学里面的新同学成为了朋友，他又成为了一大群朋友的中心，由此可知作者很享受新朋友们的陪伴。故选B。 12 45．D 46．D 47．C 48．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了好的闲聊话题和应该避免的闲聊话题。 45．细节理解题。根据“Small talk refers to an informal (非正式的), polite conversation that often focuses on unimportant topics.”可知，闲聊指的是非正式的、礼貌的谈话，通常集中在不重要的话题上。因此Challengeable“有挑战性的”不能恰当地描述闲聊。故选D。 46．推理判断题。根据“Death is a heavy topic that should be avoided during small talk.”可知，死亡是一个沉重的话题，在闲聊时应该避免。因此D选项“你的宠物狗什么时候死的”是一个不好的问题。故选D。 47．篇章结构题。第一段引出本文主题；第二到第五段是关于一些好的闲聊话题，其中第二段是引出本部分的主题；第六到第八段是关于一些应该避免的闲聊话题，其中第六段是引出本部分的主题。因此C选项符合文章结构。故选C。 48．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了闲聊的话题，包括一些好的闲聊话题和一些应该避免的闲聊话题，因此B项“闲聊的话题”为最佳标题。故选B。 二、 1 49．D 50．B 51．D 52．A 53．C 54．A 55．B 56．B 57．A 58．B 【解析】本文主要讲述了作者以自己为例，讲述自己和父母之间存在的沟通问题，并分析了造成这种代沟的原因，最后希望父母能敞开心扉，和孩子多交流。 49．句意：自从我进入初中，我的父母和我有不同的意见。 ways方法；stories故事；examples例子；opinions观点。根据“In my opinion, the generation gap (代沟) is a result of our ‘pride’ and ‘prejudice (偏见)’.”可知，此处介绍自己和父母之间的不同观点，故选D。 50．句意：我妈妈最后总是对我说，“孩子对此一无所知！” 我最后也会说，“你还生活在20世纪吗？” saying说，后接说话的内容；telling告诉；speaking说，后接语言；talking谈论，不及物动词。根据“me that”可知，此处考查tell sb. sth.“告诉某人某事”，其他选项不符合语法规则。故选B。 51．句意：在我们从儿童成长为年轻人的过程中，我们已经慢慢形成了自己的价值观和信仰。 finding找到；bringing带来；pushing推动；forming形成。根据“our own values and beliefs slowly”可知，此处指“形成了自己的价值观和信仰”，故选D。 52．句意：我们成长在一个与我们父母成长的时代大不相同的世纪，所以我们发展出与父母不同的价值观是很常见的。 common常见的；crazy疯狂的；happy开心的；difficult困难的。根据“We are growing up in a century that...to have developed values that are different from those of our parents.”可知，因为我们和父母生长的环境不同，所以观点不同也是很常见的，故选A。 53．句意：但我们的父母仍然总是把我们当小孩子。 take拿；read读；treat对待；love爱。根据“us as little kids”可知，考查treat...as...“把……看作……”，故选C。 54．句意：似乎他们不愿意接受我们正在长大的事实。 fact事实；course课程；progress进步；condition条件。根据“that we are growing up”可知，此处指“我们正在长大的这个事实”，故选A。 55．句意：当我们长大后，我们感到强烈的需要去展示自己。 careful仔细的；strong强烈的；little小的；awful可怕的。根据“need to show ourselves”可知，此处指“强烈的需要”，其他选项不符合句意，故选B。 56．句意：相反，他们认为自己总是正确的。 However然而；Instead反而；Luckily幸运地；Especially尤其。根据“our parents don’t want to listen to us”与“they think they are always right”可知，父母不愿意倾听孩子们的心声，相反他们还认为他们是对的，故选B。 57．句意：为什么他们不能敞开心扉，和孩子多说话，让孩子感受到被爱和被理解？ open打开；beat击打；believe相信；carry携带。根据“their hearts and talk more with their children”可知，此处指“敞开心扉，和孩子多说话”，其他选项不符合句意，故选A。 58．句意：我认为双方必须摒弃傲慢和偏见，建立平等和互信。 give away捐赠；give up放弃；take away拿走；take up占据。根据“their pride and prejudice and build equality (平等) and trust”可知，此处指放弃傲慢和偏见，建立平等和互信。故选B。 2 59．A 60．B 61．B 62．C 63．D 64．C 65．B 66．B 67．D 68．A 【解析】本文讲述了作者和好朋友Grace在出演《爱丽丝梦游仙境》时发生的不愉快事件，最终两人和好的故事。 59．意：但有一次，当我们都试镜《爱丽丝梦游仙境》的角色时，发生了一些不愉快的事情。 unpleasant不愉快的；unfair不公平的；unusual不寻常的；uneasy不安的。根据“without looking at me.”和下文Grace对作者的冷淡态度可知，这里指的是不愉快的事情。故选A。 60．句意：然而，结果是我被选为主角爱丽丝。 made out填写；turned out结果是；brought out拿出；found out发现。根据“I was picked to be the leading role Alice.”可知，作者被选为主角爱丽丝是选角的结果。故选B。 61．句意：“对不起，这周我很忙，”Grace冷冷地说，连看都没看我一眼。 warmly热情地；coldly冷冷地；happily高兴地；excitedly兴奋地。根据“without looking at me.”和Grace的反应可知，她是冷冷地说的。故选B。 62．句意：那天晚上吃饭的时候，我父母注意到我对获得主角并不兴奋。 sure确信的；careful仔细的；excited兴奋的；serious认真的。根据“what happened and asked me why.”可知，这里指的是父母注意到作者将会演主角，但是却并不兴奋。故选C。 63．句意：他们想知道发生了什么，并问我为什么。 understood 明白；believed相信；thought认为；wondered想知道。根据“asked me why.”可知，这里指的是父母想知道发生了什么。故选D。 64．句意：我觉得这是一个让你成为特别好的朋友的机会。 prize奖品；story故事；chance机会；dream梦想。根据“for you to be an extra-good friend.”可知，这里指的是一个机会。故选C。 65．句意：接下来的一周，我尽力给Grace一些空间。 advice建议；space空间；care关心；help帮助。根据上文“Try giving her a little time, space and understanding”可知，作者要给Grace一些空间。故选B。 66．句意：她看起来也很开心，并且非常兴奋地解释了她是如何理解这个角色的。 guessed猜测；explained解释；missed想念；supported支持。根据“how she understood the role with excitement.”可知，这里指的是解释朋友对角色的理解。故选B。 67．句意：后来，令我惊讶的是，我们彼此之间变得更亲密。 stricter更严格；quieter更安静；luckier更幸运；closer更亲密。根据“She even said sorry to me for acting that way at first.”可知，作者和朋友变得更亲密。故选D。 68．句意：我开始意识到，我们有时会有一段艰难的时光来处理友谊中的嫉妒和失望。 difficult困难的；fantastic极好的；brave勇敢的；necessary必需的。根据“dealing with envy and disappointment in a friendship.”可知，这里指的是艰难的时光。故选A。 3 69．B 70．A 71．C 72．C 73．D 74．C 75．D 76．B 77．A 78．A 79．B 80．C 81．B 82．C 83．D 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了整个社区的人为了能和一个失聪的女孩沟通，他们集体学习手语的暖心故事。 69．句意：马萨诸塞州牛顿市的一个社区当然把这一点放在心上。 country国；community社区；company公司；school学校。根据“One in Newton, Massachusetts…certainly takes that to heart.”可知，这里是指社区。故选B。 70．句意：一年夏天，格伦达和拉斐尔·萨维兹搬进了他们在牛顿的新家，很快就有了女儿萨曼莎。 moved into移动到；worked out解决了；found out发现；put up搭起。根据“their new home in Newton”可知，这里是搬进了他们在牛顿的新家。故选A。 71．句意：不幸的是，萨曼莎天生失聪。 Finally最后；Suddenly突然；Unluckily不幸的是；Certainly当然。根据“Samantha was born deaf (聋的).”可知，这里是不幸的。故选C。 72．句意：这并没有阻止萨曼莎成长为一个活跃的女孩。 shy害羞的；generous慷慨的；active积极的；honest诚实的。根据“When she was out, she tried to communicate with her neighbours.”可知，萨曼莎是一个活跃的女孩。故选C。 73．句意：然而，他们听不懂她的话，因为他们几乎不懂手语。 shouldn’t不应该；needn’t不必；mustn’t禁止；couldn’t不能。根据“understand her because they knew little sign language (手语).”可知，这里是他们听不懂她的话，因为他们几乎不懂手语。故选D。 74．句意：这让他们非常沮丧。 strange奇怪的；happy快乐的；upset沮丧的；angry发怒的。根据“because they knew little sign language (手语).”可知，这里是他们非常沮丧。故选C。 75．句意：邻居们没有放弃，而是决定一起学习手语。 children儿童；family家庭；teachers教师；neighbours邻居。根据“she tried to communicate with her neighbours.”可知，这里是邻居们没有放弃。故选D。 76．句意：他们找到了一位手语老师，在露西娅的客厅里上课。露西娅在牛顿住了20多年。 parties聚会；classes课；trips旅行；notes注释。根据“They found a sign language teacher”可知，这里是上手语课。故选B。 77．句意：她相信社区的力量。 believes in相信；worries about担心；forgets about忘记；misses out错过。根据“the power of the community.”可知，这里是她相信社区的力量。故选A。 78．句意：Samantha给我们带来了聚在一起的理由。 reason原因；result结果；course课程；secret秘密。根据“Samantha is bringing a…for us to get together”可知，这里是带来了聚在一起的理由。故选A。 79．句意：邻居们学习手语并不容易，但他们很享受这个过程。 hated讨厌；enjoyed喜欢；invited邀请；lost失去。根据“but they…the process (过程).”可知，这里是他们很享受这个过程。故选B。 80．句意：不久，他们就可以自由地和小女孩交流了。 hardly几乎不；loudly大声地；freely自由地；safely安全地。根据“they could communicate with the little girl….”可知，这里是他们学完手语就可以自由地和小女孩交流了。故选C。 81．句意：我们看到萨曼莎的变化。 conditions条件；changes改变；environment环境；problems问题。根据“We’re seeing…in Samantha.”可知，这里指萨曼莎的变化。故选B。 82．句意：我想不出比这更好的地方了。 worse更糟的；farther更远的；better较好的；larger更大的。根据“I can’t think of a…place for my daughter.”可知，这里指比这更好的地方了。故选C。 83．句意：Samantha正在为我们做一些事情。 anything任何东西；everything每件事；nothing没有什么；something某物。根据“Samantha is doing…for us”可知是为我们做些事情，这里是肯定句，用something。故选D。 4 84．B 85．A 86．A 87．C 88．B 89．A 90．A 91．C 92．C 93．B 94．B 95．C 96．A 97．B 98．B 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了老朋友搬走，迎来新邻居。与新邻居初次打交道，开始有误会，然后新的友谊诞生。 84．句意：桑德拉对她朋友的搬家感到沮丧。 excited兴奋的；upset沮丧的；happy快乐的。根据“her friend’s move”可知，朋友搬走，桑德拉因此感到沮丧。故选B。 85．句意：他们仍然互相发邮件和短信，然而，她已经感觉到他们的友谊正在破裂。 however然而；whenever无论何时；whatever无论什么。根据“They still send emails and text messages to each other...she already felt their friendship falling apart.”可知，前后句为转折关系。故选A。 86．句意：最近，一个新家庭搬进了她朋友曾经住过的房子。 Recently最近；Suddenly突然；Finally最终。根据“...a new family had moved into the house where her friend used to live in.”可知，最近搬来了一个新邻居。故选A。 87．句意：那是一个四口之家，一对已婚夫妇和两个孩子。 of属于；for为了；with具有。根据“a married couple ...two children.”可知，新邻居是一对夫妇带着两个孩子。故选C。 88．句意：其中一个是5岁的男孩，另一个是比桑德拉大一岁的女孩。 others其他人；the other另一个；another另一个的。根据“two children”和“One of the children was a five-year-old boy, and...”可知，此处考查one...the other“一个……另一个”。故选B。 89．句意：桑德拉的父母走过去以邻居的身份介绍自己。 introduce介绍；consider考虑；accept接受。根据“say hello to their new neighbors”可知，此处指向新邻居介绍自己。故选A。 90．句意：桑德拉的母亲建议桑德拉也过去做同样的事情。 suggested建议；imagined想象；wished希望。根据“Sandra should head over and do the same.”可知，桑德拉的母亲建议她去打招呼。故选A。 91．句意：但桑德拉的母亲强迫她向新邻居问好。 invited邀请；taught教；forced强迫。根据“Sandra did not like the idea at all.”可知，桑德拉不想去打招呼，因此是被母亲强迫的。故选C。 92．句意：桑德拉走过去时，注意到邻居家5岁的男孩正在前院的泥里玩耍。 a不定冠词，表示泛指，用于辅音音素前；an不定冠词，表示泛指，用于元音音素前；the定冠词，表示特指。根据“five-year-old boy of the neighbor’s family”可知，此处特指邻居家的男孩。故选C。 93．句意：然后他向桑德拉扔了一个泥球。 pointed指向；threw扔；shouted喊叫。根据“a mud ball at Sandra”可知，男孩向桑德拉扔泥巴。故选B。 94．句意：她完全惊呆了，大叫起来。 hardly几乎不；completely完全地；certainly当然。根据“shocked and shouted”可知，桑德拉被男孩的行为完全惊呆了。故选B。 95．句意：你为什么要这样做？ What什么；When何时；Why为什么。根据“Because she killed my men and stepped on my castle!”可知，此处指的是男孩扔泥巴的原因。故选C。 96．句意：然后桑德拉注意到她正好站在他的玩具士兵身上。 right正好；still仍然；silently静静地。根据“Sandra then noticed she was standing...on his toy soldiers.”可知，桑德拉正好站在男孩的玩具士兵身上。故选A。 97．句意：别担心！ look after照顾；worry about担心；stick to坚持。根据“Sandra felt so sorry and apologized. Benjamin’s sister smiled...”可知，男孩的姐姐是在安慰桑德拉，让她不要担心。故选B。 98．句意：这是一段新友谊的开始。 beauty美丽；beginning开始；importance重要性。根据“It was the...of a new friendship.”可知，此处指新友谊的开端。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$