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人与自我
阅读专题
2025年湖北省武汉市英语中考一轮复习专题
话题1 个人信息
一、完形填空 (2024 宁波一模)
Alena Wicker is a black girl and she is just like other 14-year-olds who have many hobbies in their free time. She 1 singing, going to the movies, cooking and hanging out with her friends. But very much unlike other teenagers, she is now studying biological sciences at university.
( )1. A. finishes B. enjoys C. keeps D. minds
B
Last May, Alena was 2 by a medical university. As a teenager, she was much 3 than the other incoming university students.
Alena has had a strong 4 in STEM— science, technology, engineering and math—from an early age. She reads a lot of books on them, and she is always greatly thirsty for 5 .
( )2. A. accepted B. helped C. invited D. examined
( )3. A. older B. healthier C. fatter D. younger
( )4. A. wish B. sense C. interest D. feeling
( )5. A. time B. future C. success D. knowledge
A
D
C
D
When she was in fifth grade, the girl started to 6 high school-level courses online after school. “Taking extra classes is more of a 7 than a pain,” Alena said. “I really enjoy myself through these classes.” Learning new skills is very 8 for her and just like a walk in the park.
( )6. A. get B. stop C. attend D. improve
( )7. A. risk B. duty C. chance D. pleasure
( )8. A. easy B. useful C. difficult D. important
C
D
A
But you are wrong 9 you think Alena is just a bookworm (书虫). Besides schoolwork, the girl has 10 the “Brown STEM Girl” program. These days, a small number of women work in science and engineering in the U. S. 11 , women make up only 28 percent among this kind of working people, not to mention women of color.
( )9. A. if B. so C. and D. because
( )10. A. found out B. taken up C. looked for D. talked about
( )11. A. Exactly B. Finally C. Luckily D. Suddenly
A
D
A
Alena wants to 12 this. Through “Brown STEM Girl”, she tries to create a path to success for all girls like 13 .
As one of Alena’s teachers said, “What really makes the girl different from the other teenagers is not her brain but her 14 .”
( )12. A. show B. prove C. follow D. change
( )13. A. us B. him C. her D. me
( )14. A. heart B. head C. life D. style
D
C
A
Alena always wants to help and encourage others. She wants to prove that someone’s age should 15 stop his or her success. “You’re not too young to do anything, ” she said. “You can achieve anything as long as you believe in yourself.”
( )15. A. always B. never C. usually D. sometimes
B
二、阅读还原
Walter Dean Myers, born on August 12, 1937, was an American writer of children’s books, best known for young adult literature. 1.______ “I care about writing for young people because I remember how much I needed help and guidance at that time in my life, ”Myers said in his book Just Write: Here’s How!
E
A. Then he would send the story to his agents.
B. He wrote five pages a day on his computer.
C. Myers would first write an outline (提纲) for every book.
D. He wrote a short description of each scene in his notebook.
E. He wrote more than 100 books, including picture books and non-fiction.
Myers loved writing. He got up at five o’clock every morning. He worked at home in a small office that used to be his son’s bedroom.
2.______He called this prewriting. He imagined what the story would be, and wrote down ideas in a notebook.
C
A. Then he would send the story to his agents.
B. He wrote five pages a day on his computer.
C. Myers would first write an outline (提纲) for every book.
D. He wrote a short description of each scene in his notebook.
E. He wrote more than 100 books, including picture books and non-fiction.
To make sure there was enough action and dialogue for a good story, he came up with 30 scenes. 3. ______
He also cut out pictures of real people and put them on his office walls. He looked at those pictures to get ideas for characters. Once he knew what the story would be and who the characters were, he began to write the book.
D
A. Then he would send the story to his agents.
B. He wrote five pages a day on his computer.
C. Myers would first write an outline (提纲) for every book.
D. He wrote a short description of each scene in his notebook.
E. He wrote more than 100 books, including picture books and non-fiction.
4. ______ Myers usually worked on three books at a time. When he was not prewriting or writing a book, he might be rewriting something he had already completed. 5. ______ They made suggestions for the story. After these final changes were made, the book was published and made its way to bookstores and libraries.
B
A. Then he would send the story to his agents.
B. He wrote five pages a day on his computer.
C. Myers would first write an outline (提纲) for every book.
D. He wrote a short description of each scene in his notebook.
E. He wrote more than 100 books, including picture books and non-fiction.
A
By that time, Myers would be hard at work on his next book.
“I want to do the best that I can with my writing, ”said Myers.
三、阅读填空 (2024 凉山改编)
On May 15th, 2024, the Activity of Choosing People Who Moved Liangshan in 2023 was held in Xichang. Ten people 1 (reveive) the proud prize. Among them was Luo Se’er whose four children got into the famous universities in China. Two of them are studying in Tsinghua University. He was given a special prize by the government on October 31st, 2023.
1. ____________
received
It’s impossible for him to get such special prizes 2 the great effort.
Luo and his wife live in a small mountain village in Butuo. They have a common and hard life as most other 3 (villager) in their neighborhood. They have little education, but how can they bring up four excellent children? Luo told reporters about his “secrets of 4 (success) education.”
2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________
without
villagers
successful
“I hope my children can get more education and have a better future, ” said Luo. “My wife and I faced lots of challenges and difficulties. We don’t know 5 to read or write. We can hardly count.”
They 6 (real) realized the importance of education for their children. They made up their minds 7 (send) them to good schools. They couldn’t help their children with studying at home during weekends, summer and winter vacations.
5. ____________ 6. ____________7. ____________
how
really
to send
The children had to learn by 8 (them) and sometimes the elder brothers helped their younger brother and sister. They studied very hard and made great progress in examinations. “My all children are in good universities. In fact, there is no secret. It’s just a whole-hearted decision. I together with my wife will support them all the time as long as they need. We think 9 (educate) plays a very important role towards success, ” added Luo.
8. ____________ 9. ____________
themselves
education
Many people are touched by the story about the poor family—parents with little education and four 10 (hard-working) children. They believe that the Luos’ life must become better and better.
10. _______________
hard-working
话题2 兴趣爱好
一、完形填空 (2024 黄冈模考改编)
My parents always told me that I couldn’t dance, because it was a girl’s sport. But I never 1 my dream of becoming a dancing star. I practiced secretly, learning from books, movies and shows. However, without my parents’ support, it seemed impossible to reach that 2 .
( )1. A. gave out B. gave away C. gave up D. gave back
( )2. A. dream B. life C. order D. subject
C
A
One summer, my little sister Mary was going to dance lessons. I immediately (立即) asked my parents 3 I could take her to the lessons on my bike. What a good 4 to learn dancing!
One afternoon, I was practicing a new dance in my room when Mary walked in. “What’s the matter, Mary?” I stopped dancing. “Denis, you are a great dancer! Can you help me?”
( )3. A. when B. how C. why D. whether
( )4. A. result B. chance C. wish D. message
D
B
“What is it?” I 5 .“There will be a dancing show in my school, but the boys think I’m slow, and 6 of them wants to be my partner. Could you dance with me for it?” She looked at me, 7 for my reply. “You can be a good dancer!” I 8 her.
( )5. A. wondered B. imagined C. repeated D. guessed
( )6. A. none B. all C. each D. neither
( )7. A. looking B. caring C. asking D. waiting
( )8. A. encouraged B. expected C. accepted D. influenced
A
A
D
A
“Let’s show those people that they have been wrong all along.” In the following months, we practiced every evening, 9 from my parents. I was having a fantastic time and soon Mary improved a lot.
Finally came the big day. I became 10 when I heard my parents would come to watch the show.
( )9. A. preventing B. hiding C. learning D. hearing
( )10. A. excited B. bored C. relaxed D. nervous
B
D
As the 11 began, I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the cheering of the crowd, I was sure we had been 12 .
My heart was 13 wildly when I saw my father coming towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder.
( )11. A. meeting B. party C. music D. lesson
( )12. A. stupid B. successful C. lively D. different
( )13. A. singing B. shouting C. beating D. cheering
C
B
C
“Well done, son. Though it is hard for me to admit (承认) it, I have to say you are born to 14 . Go for it and make us proud.”
I’d been waiting for this moment for so long. I knew that the road ahead wasn’t going to be easy, but I wouldn’t give up. I wanted 15 more in life than to dance.
( )14. A. play B. fly C. travel D. dance
( )15. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
D
A
二、阅读还原 (2023 宜昌改编)
Why do you need hobbies? A study has found that people are more positive (积极的) when they take part in a relaxing activity. 1. ________ Scientists also think they might be good for your brain.
How do you choose the right hobby?
E
A. Dancing is wonderful exercise.
B. Take it up again or start something else.
C. Hobbies let you forget your worries and have fun.
D. Learning an instrument and reading are the best choices.
E. Other studies have shown that hobbies can give you a sense of achievement.
Start with what you enjoyed in the past. Did you once play football? 2. _______ If you find it isn’t for you, stop and turn to something new. Probably joining a class or a team will give you a chance to meet other people.
Which relaxing activities are good for physical health?
B
A. Dancing is wonderful exercise.
B. Take it up again or start something else.
C. Hobbies let you forget your worries and have fun.
D. Learning an instrument and reading are the best choices.
E. Other studies have shown that hobbies can give you a sense of achievement.
It’s clear that exercise is going to be good for your body, for example walking. 3. _______ A review of 94 studies found that dancing three times a week improved balance in older people. Getting out in nature is helpful, whether you’re hiking or doing something less active.
A
A. Dancing is wonderful exercise.
B. Take it up again or start something else.
C. Hobbies let you forget your worries and have fun.
D. Learning an instrument and reading are the best choices.
E. Other studies have shown that hobbies can give you a sense of achievement.
Which hobbies keep your mind active? 4. _______ Playing the piano or listening to your favorite band can help you make it. Researchers have found reading is also good for your brain.
5. _______ So let’s take up great hobbies.
D
A. Dancing is wonderful exercise.
B. Take it up again or start something else.
C. Hobbies let you forget your worries and have fun.
D. Learning an instrument and reading are the best choices.
E. Other studies have shown that hobbies can give you a sense of achievement.
C
三、综合填空 (2024 南京二模改编)
Ten years ago, my parents bought some comic books for my brother. He wasn’t 1. i , but I thought they were fantastic. Those comics had all the things I liked best—good stories, clever drawing and comedy. At once, I started drawing my own comics and I have never 2. ___________ (stop). Now, I’ve got a blog (博客) where I upload my comics. I’ve developed a group of characters and make up stories for 3. ___________, and I haven’t run out of ideas yet!
nterested
stopped
them
Drawing comics takes a lot of time, and I’m still in school. There’s a lot of schoolwork this year, and it keeps me 4. b . Sometimes, I get time to draw during my breaks, but mainly I do it at home, which is a quiet place for me. Fans sometimes 5. c me on my blog, and it’s a good feeling to write back to them.
Last year, I went to a national youth comic festival, which was great for finding out in detail 6. h other teenagers make their comics. For example, most other teenagers I met use computers to draw.
usy
ontact
ow
Although I know how to do that, and it takes less time, I 7. p to draw by hand. It’s how I drew to begin with and my drawing skills have improved a lot.
Recently, because of the success of my blog, articles about me have appeared in newspapers and 8. m . But I’m not used to that.
Though I don’t mind reporters 9. __________ (ask) me questions, I sometimes regret my replies, and hate having my photo taken. I was feeling uncomfortable when a reporter even called me “the coolest teenager”.
refer
agazines
asking
Me? My friends would laugh at that! However, one amazing thing is that some of my comic-writing 10. ___________ (hero) have written to congratulate (祝贺) me on my success.
What’s next? Well, developing my art skills. I may take an animation course during the school holidays. I can’t imagine my life without making comics.
heroes
话题3 外貌与性格
一、完形填空 (2023 宜昌改编)
Ever since “Mother Nature” gave me life, I expected to grow tall and big.
As a young 1 , I was well protected in the forest. I used to have a good time with my friends under the blue sky and along the river. Our only purpose was to stand high. My pal, Tim often said, “All I ask for is to be 2 the whole day.”
( )1. A. tree B. fish C. girl D. boy
( )2. A. smart B. happy C. busy D. thin
A
B
More than 300 days passed and we grew straight. Until one day, our 3 birthday, people came, moved us from the 4 and put us on their trucks. “I don’t want to go!” Tim cried.
After a long journey, we arrived in a completely different place with 5 green. Here we were planted in a line.
( )3. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
( )4. A. beach B. lake C. house D. earth
( )5. A. all B. nothing C. anything D. everything
A
D
B
6 the wind blew strongly, I could not even open my eyes to see Tim 7 beside me. So we needed enough 8 to grow thicker and higher to stop the wind.
As time went by, we finally 9 much stronger. I could keep my eyes open in the wind! I even found the blue sky was back!
( )6. A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. Until
( )7. A. clearly B. greatly C. kindly D. widely
( )8. A. desert B. wind C. sand D. water
( )9. A. became B. smell C. sounded D. remained
C
A
D
A
This was no longer a no-man’s-land, and hundreds of visitors came here. A man took a picture of us with his 10 .“Thank you. We can enjoy clear days 11 worrying about sandstorms.”
( )10. A. radio B. keyboard C. backpack D. camera
( )11. A. from B. about C. without D. of
D
C
A young girl jumping up and down came over and 12 me. “Thank you, ” she said. “It’s you that have turned the desert into a green land!”
Tim and I smiled at each other, feeling proud. The sun was shining brightly in the bluer sky.
( )12. A. asked B. hugged C. invited D. kicked
B
二、阅读还原
When we have our ups and downs, pains and joys, friends are always the first choice that we want to share those feelings with. We will feel much better after sharing those feelings, and we will also get more happiness and less sadness. 1. ________ .
C
A. Open your heart
B. Never argue with friends
C. Here are some ways to make new friends.
D. Support your friends as possible as you can.
E. That is exactly the first step of making friends.
F. Changing yourself to make new friends is not wise.
Be friendly to others
Smile at others and you are sure to get a smile in return. You should try to make others feel at home. 2. ________ .
Realize your fears
Some of us regard meeting new people as a terrible event.
E
A. Open your heart
B. Never argue with friends
C. Here are some ways to make new friends.
D. Support your friends as possible as you can.
E. That is exactly the first step of making friends.
F. Changing yourself to make new friends is not wise.
We are worried about how to make a good impression (印象) , how to keep the conversation going and so on. Actually, all these fears are just in our mind.
Be yourself
3. ________ . Just be yourself. We can meet real friends when we are who we are.
F
A. Open your heart
B. Never argue with friends
C. Here are some ways to make new friends.
D. Support your friends as possible as you can.
E. That is exactly the first step of making friends.
F. Changing yourself to make new friends is not wise.
The truest friendships are built with both accepting each other for who they are.
4. ________
The connection between you and the other one can only begin to be built when your heart is open. You can’t develop any new connections if you don’t trust others.
A
A. Open your heart
B. Never argue with friends
C. Here are some ways to make new friends.
D. Support your friends as possible as you can.
E. That is exactly the first step of making friends.
F. Changing yourself to make new friends is not wise.
It may send the wrong messages and cause them to close off their hearts to you, too.
Be there for them
A friendship is a supportive union ( 联盟) between two people. 5.________ The satisfaction you get from helping others is greater than anything you can get in return. So remember to stand by your friends when they’re in trouble.
D
A. Open your heart
B. Never argue with friends
C. Here are some ways to make new friends.
D. Support your friends as possible as you can.
E. That is exactly the first step of making friends.
F. Changing yourself to make new friends is not wise.
三、综合填空
Ellen is a 15-year-old middle school student. This shy girl used to think she wasn’t good enough. When she looked in the mirror, her looks embarrassed herself. What’s more, she often felt she was 1. ___________ (无用的) .
Ellen wanted to be the best in her class. She worked hard 2. ___________ her grades were just average (一般的) . When she tried to help her classmates, she ended up causing more 3. p .
useless
but
roblems
One day, Ellen had to give a speech in class. She tried her best to 4. ___________ for it. Finally the time for the speech came. On that day, Ellen gave her speech 5. ___________ (紧张地) . To her surprise, when she finished, everyone 6. c . The teacher even came up and congratulated (祝贺) her on a good job.
Ellen didn’t understand. Her speech wasn’t perfect, and she said she made some 7. m . After hearing her words, her teacher pointed out 8. ___________ (一切) great about her speech.
prepare
nervously
heered
istakes
everything
That surprised Ellen. It also made her see herself in a different way. That day, she realized some things. Before, she 9. ___________ (认为) her classmates didn’t like her, but they actually did. Ellen also learned it’s OK to make mistakes because nobody is perfect. She felt confident 10. ___________ herself after that. What’s more, she stopped looking down on herself.
thought
about
话题4 快乐生活
一、完形填空 (2024·武汉)
Katie said goodbye to her parents at the front door of their candy shop as they drove off for a vacation, and Katie 1 she’d be able to run it with Aunt Maria’s help. Aunt Maria didn’t have any experience on business, but she is always called “ 2 ”.
( )1. A. promised B. remembered C. pretended D. checked
( )2. A. friendly B. creative C. honest D. lucky
A
B
As Maria blew into the store, she said, “All right, Katie my love, let’s get this party started.”
Katie took her aunt over to where the family made their own candy, such as fresh fudge (软糖) . Aunt Maria 3 a piece of chocolate fudge. “Hmm, ” she said. “It’s good, but not 4 . We can add something to make that basic taste exciting.”
( )3. A. noticed B. bought C. made D. tried
( )4. A. soft B. sweet C. smooth D. special
D
D
Before Katie could 5 what Maria meant, the woman had gone to the kitchen. Katie heard her walking around, opening drawers and the fridge. Then she came back with her hands full of things. She 6 them on the work surface with a happy tune (小调) .
“Brussels sprouts (甘蓝) ?”Katie gave her aunt a 7 look. She couldn’t be serious! But she was.
( )5. A. believe B. change C. question D. explain
( )6. A. stuck B. left C. spread D. swept
( )7. A. strange B. fresh C. black D. hungry
C
C
A
The woman’s hands were busy 8 the green vegetables and then adding those small pieces into the fudge. Katie’s eyes grew wide as she watched her aunt mix them together.
Katie 9 as the bell over the front door rang, announcing some 10 . Three boys came in. “I’ll have strawberry fudge, please, ” said the first boy.
( )8. A. washing B. weighing C. cutting D. cooking
( )9. A. moved on B. looked up C. broke down D. came over
( )10. A. clerks B. policemen C. customers D. businessmen
C
B
C
“Oh, how 11 , ”laughed Maria. “I must suggest you try something new! Try this!” She offered the boys the Brussels sprout fudge. “It’s free! 12 !”
Surprised, but too polite to 13 , the boys left with the fudge.
( )11. A. expensive B. cheap C. funny D. boring
( )12. A. Stay B. Enjoy C. Go D. Help
( )13. A. accept B. argue C. eat D. order
D
B
B
“There go our customers. They will tell everyone how strange our candy is, and nobody will want to shop here!” Katie said to herself. She didn’t know what to do. Her parents were going to be 14 .
The sound of the bell woke her up from her 15 . The boys were back! But this time there was a crowd of kids coming into the store with them.
“Give me two pieces of Brussels sprout fudge, please.”
( )14. A. mad B. calm C. relaxed D. silent
( )15. A. mistakes B. memories C. plans D. thoughts
A
D
二、 阅读还原
The word family has special meanings to everyone. A happy family is what everyone is thirsty for. However, because of different personalities, values, living habits, interests and hobbies, some unhappy things may happen among family members at times. 1. _______
Learn to say thanks and sorry. We are used to saying thanks and sorry to others, but often we don’t do that to our family members. 2. _______ And saying sorry makes them feel understood.
B
A. Helping around the house brings family members much closer.
B. So how can we achieve family happiness?
C. Not only will this allow us to enjoy the deep love but it can also bring us more sweet memories.
D. By talking, we can know we are caring about each other.
E. Saying sorry is not very necessary.
F. By saying thanks, we can make our family members feel they’re important.
G. It encourages people to make handmade gifts for their loved family members.
F
Communicate with each other often. Communication can happen in any place at any time. We can talk about our experiences and feelings with our family members in the car, at the dinner table or on the way back home. 3. _______
Share housework. 4. _______ Since we live in one house, we should do our part in keeping it clean and tidy. It’s easy to help do chores like making the bed or doing the dishes. In this way, we can understand the idea of fairness.
D
A. Helping around the house brings family members much closer.
B. So how can we achieve family happiness?
C. Not only will this allow us to enjoy the deep love but it can also bring us more sweet memories.
D. By talking, we can know we are caring about each other.
E. Saying sorry is not very necessary.
F. By saying thanks, we can make our family members feel they’re important.
G. It encourages people to make handmade gifts for their loved family members.
A
Spend more time together. We are busy around all day, but nothing is more important than spending time with family members. Either eating meals or traveling together is a good choice. 5. _______
C
A. Helping around the house brings family members much closer.
B. So how can we achieve family happiness?
C. Not only will this allow us to enjoy the deep love but it can also bring us more sweet memories.
D. By talking, we can know we are caring about each other.
E. Saying sorry is not very necessary.
F. By saying thanks, we can make our family members feel they’re important.
G. It encourages people to make handmade gifts for their loved family members.
三、综合填空 (2024 荆州三模改编)
It was about ten years ago on a cold rainy winter day. I was walking over to visit my dad, and although his house was only a short walk from 1 (I), I was already wet. I knocked on his door and 2 (step) in. Sweet smell from the kitchen touched my nose, and 3 (sudden), I was eight years old again. Dad was making Grandma’s special sauce (酱).
1._____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________
mine
stepped
suddenly
4 I was growing up, every Sunday, Grandma would make us a large Italian meal. She would cook her spaghetti sauce for hours. When it 5 (do) , we would mix it in the spaghetti. It always left our bellies (腹部) 6 (/fʊl/) , our hearts happy and the house smelling wonderful.
4. _____________5. _____________ 6. _____________
When
was done
full
I sat down with Dad. It felt so good having a meal 7 we used to when I was a boy. We talked about those old times and laughed over the memories, both good and bad. I didn’t feel cold anymore. My heart was warm, both my face and stomach 8 (smile) .
7. _____________8. _____________
like
were smiling
Dad and Grandma have been gone for years now. I still miss them often. And although my daughter and I both know how 9 (make) Grandma’s special sauce, we don’t cook it as often as we can. Maybe it is because no matter how hard I try, I can never get it 100 percent right. I think that maybe I am missing 10 ingredient (原料) . Or maybe, it was love with which Grandma and Dad cooked it that made it so delicious.
9. _____________ 10. _____________
to make
an
话题5 校园生活
一、完形填空 (2023·十堰)
Lots of junior high school students enjoy sports. My classmates and I had a lot of 1 at our school’s yearly sports meeting last week.
It was pretty 2 for me because I took part in the 800-meter race for the first time.
( )1. A. fun B. trouble C. worries D. problems
( )2. A. easy B. boring C. special D. fair
A
C
3 I practiced running hard every day, I was still nervous on the day of the meeting.
My arms were shaking and my heart was beating 4 when I stood at the starting line. 5 the endless runway (跑道) , I felt like a boat fighting against the wind and rain.
( )3. A. As B. Though C. Then D. After
( )4. A. slowly B. quietly C. clearly D. quickly
( )5. A. Making B. Facing C. Taking D. Breaking
B
D
B
I 6 myself that simply joining in was a victory (胜利) itself. I started to calm down (冷静) .
Just then, the starting gun 7 and all the runners rushed out like tigers running down a hill. By the time I finished the first lap (圈), I had used up almost all my 8 .
( )6. A. returned B. researched C. remembered D. reminded
( )7. A. went off B. went on C. went up D. went down
( )8. A. education B. energy C. experience D. expression
D
A
B
But I had to keep running for the last 100 meters. I 9 I couldn’t breathe. Looking at the runners in front of me, as they got closer to the finishing line, I really wanted to 10 running and sit down. But I reminded myself that it must be a victory to keep going and it filled me 11 strength (力量) again.
( )9. A. saw B. heard C. felt D. smelt
( )10. A. stop B. keep C. start D. remain
( )11. A. of B. in C. with D. under
C
A
C
With my remaining strength, I desperately (拼命地) 12 to the end of the finishing line.
I 13 in seventh place. This might have been a 14 achievement to other people, but it made me feel excited and 15 . I have tried all my best.
( )12. A. ran B. swam C. lifted D. turned
( )13. A. set up B. used up C. ate up D. ended up
( )14. A. great B. terrible C. amazing D. small
( )15. A. anxious B. proud C. nervous D. personal
A
D
D
B
二、阅读还原 (2023 泰安一模)
How will Grade 9 students keep their memories of the past three years? There are only two months left before graduation for them. Students in Class 2, Grade 9 at a school in Hangzhou get the chance to make a class magazine called School Time. 1. ________
E
A. His classmates picked him for the job.
B. But now, I feel I can look at things in a better way.
C. Another student Xu Le wrote about a sports meeting.
D. Besides stories, photos are better reminders of school years.
E. They are recording their junior high school life by presenting articles and photos.
Sun Han is the chief editor (主编) . 2. ________ During the winter vacation, everyone chose articles they wrote and provided them for the editors. 3. ________ In it, several boys who were not very strong pushed themselves hard to fight for the honor of the class.
A
A. His classmates picked him for the job.
B. But now, I feel I can look at things in a better way.
C. Another student Xu Le wrote about a sports meeting.
D. Besides stories, photos are better reminders of school years.
E. They are recording their junior high school life by presenting articles and photos.
C
Many students say that the stories remind them of the important moments they shared together, but for Hang Yuhan, it’s also a great chance to look back on her own growth. “I used to complain (抱怨) a lot. 4. ________” Hang said. “What impressed me a lot was the help that my teachers and parents offered me when I was in trouble. ”
B
A. His classmates picked him for the job.
B. But now, I feel I can look at things in a better way.
C. Another student Xu Le wrote about a sports meeting.
D. Besides stories, photos are better reminders of school years.
E. They are recording their junior high school life by presenting articles and photos.
5. ________ The photos show many firsts such as the first time the class picked tea leaves, the first time they sang on stage, the first collective honor they got together...
“When we go to a university or start working in the future, school time will make us miss our carefree years, ”Sun said.
D
A. His classmates picked him for the job.
B. But now, I feel I can look at things in a better way.
C. Another student Xu Le wrote about a sports meeting.
D. Besides stories, photos are better reminders of school years.
E. They are recording their junior high school life by presenting articles and photos.
三、综合填空 (2023 杭州二模)
Today is the last day. Now I can finally congratulate 1 (me) . I’m so proud of a job well done and years of hard work. These years have been hard. I can get into the best school because I worked so hard to get good grades. It almost drove me crazy! 2 , it was all worth it in the end. 3 (lucky), I’ll be going to my dream high school in September! And after that... Who knows?
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________
myself
However
Luckily
I feel like the whole world is at my feet, like I could do anything!
But the more I think about moving on, the 4 (sad) I get. I’ll really miss the friends I made here, and the teachers 5 helped me a lot. I’ll miss Joe, one of the funniest 6 (boy) in the class, and I’ll miss Miss Zhou. She helped me so much 7 math.
4. ____________ 5. ____________ 6. ____________7. ____________
sadder
who
boys
with
But I guess there’s plenty of time to remember later. A party will 8 (hold) in the afternoon. It’s time 9 (celebrate) ! And my dad told me that we would all go away to travel somewhere as a graduation surprise! I’m so relaxed to finally be able to take 10 break.
That’s all for now!
8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________
be held
to celebrate
a
话题6 个人成长
一、完形填空 (2024 黄冈冲关预测一改编)
We may have many difficulties in life, and sometimes it’s even unfair to someone, but it depends on how you face them.
Sally is a student from a university. She made a 1 last August, She decided to take her grandmother 2 their hometown and live with her in a rented room (出租房) near her school.
( )1. A. promise B. decision C. living D. progress
( )2. A. from B. in C. to D. for
B
A
Sally’s family have met a lot in the past few years. Her grandmother 3 her legs and she could walk only with a walking stick. Her father died because of illness. Sally’s mother was plagued (受折磨) by these events. She lost the 4 to take care of others. “This was the only choice. No one else could 5 my grandma, ” Sally explained.
( )3. A. kicked B. tied C. broke D. lost
( )4. A. hope B. ability C. dream D. interest
( )5. A. look for B. wait for C. search for D. care for
C
B
D
Sally’s grandmother also had a 6 life. The old woman’s three sons have all died, and Sally couldn’t leave her alone where 7 could look after her. A room with two beds, a desk and a table is their new home. The room 8 her several hundred yuan every month.
( )6. A. homeless B. boring C. hard D. meaningless
( )7. A. nobody B. somebody C. anybody D. anyone
( )8. A. pays B. takes C. costs D. spends
C
A
C
In order to make money, Sally works in a supermarket after class and spends the money 9 the family. “I was brought up by my grandma, and now it’s my 10 to take care of her, ”said Sally. When she was young, her grandmother “magically” prepared every meal 11 for her every day, even though she could not 12 a clock.
( )9. A. making B. building C. finding D. supporting
( )10. A. hobby B. turn C. dream D. interest
( )11. A. in time B. at times C. on time D. by time
( )12. A. read B. notice C. see D. watch
D
B
C
A
In the eyes of Sally’s teacher, the girl is a (n) 13 student. “Though taking care of her grandmother takes her lots of 14 , Sally has tried to stay on top of all her courses. She is even preparing for an English singing contest, ” her teacher said. Sally even 15 help from others. “It’s kind of like only getting without giving, ”she explained. At present, the girl is able to support the home with her weak shoulders.
( )13. A, unlucky B, fascinating C. careful D. excellent
( )14. A. money B. spirit C. energy D. experience
( )15. A. accepted B. refused C. asked D. got
D
C
B
二、阅读还原 (2024·山西)
Courage is often thought to be one of the important spirits everyone needs. Then what is courage? 1. _______ One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential (潜力) . Kids build courage as they are growing up.
B
A. You should learn to speak in public.
B. It is the ability to do something difficult.
C. Courage always stands side by side with fear.
D. Can you listen to the new person in your group?
E. Learning to fail is another important part of courage.
F. Courage also means the smaller actions of our everyday lives.
Many people talk about connections between courage and fear. 2. _______ If there is no fear, there is no need for courage. That is to say, courage is the ability to do what makes you feel afraid. Courage doesn’t only mean great actions such as saving one’s life or taking a big risk.
C
A. You should learn to speak in public.
B. It is the ability to do something difficult.
C. Courage always stands side by side with fear.
D. Can you listen to the new person in your group?
E. Learning to fail is another important part of courage.
F. Courage also means the smaller actions of our everyday lives.
3. _______ For example, we show courage when we raise our hand to answer a hard question during class or try a new sport.
Courage is in everyday choices we make. Can you be kind to the new kid in your class? 4. _______ Or can you stand up for someone in need?
F
A. You should learn to speak in public.
B. It is the ability to do something difficult.
C. Courage always stands side by side with fear.
D. Can you listen to the new person in your group?
E. Learning to fail is another important part of courage.
F. Courage also means the smaller actions of our everyday lives.
D
Often, these things don’t come with praise, but they need courage.
5. _______ When we become brave enough to face failure, we’ll be more willing to try new things and try again after we fail. Courage doesn’t always shout. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, “I’ll try again tomorrow. ”
E
A. You should learn to speak in public.
B. It is the ability to do something difficult.
C. Courage always stands side by side with fear.
D. Can you listen to the new person in your group?
E. Learning to fail is another important part of courage.
F. Courage also means the smaller actions of our everyday lives.
三、综合填空
When Jiang Mengnan was only six months old, she lost her hearing. According to doctors, Mengnan would never be able to hear for the rest of her life. But her parents couldn’t give up on her.
The family started trying everything they could 1 (help) Mengnan: acupuncture (针灸), Chinese herbal medicine, and even qigong. Finally, with her 2 (parents) help, Mengnan started learning to read lips (嘴唇) and pronounce words.
1. ____________ 2. ____________
to help
parents’
She sat in front of a mirror with her parents every day, 3 (watch) their mouths move, felt how their throats vibrated (振动) when they spoke, and then tried to say the same words 4 they did.
“If I could say a word right with 10, 000 practices, ” she told CCTV, “my parents would be happy. ”
It was no easy task for Mengnan, but she kept 5 (practice) , day in and day out. Finally, she managed to “hear” everything said to her.
3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________
watched
as
practicing
She went to school and learned 6 reading t he teachers’ lips. She set the alarm clock on her mobile phone, put it on “Vibrate”, and then held it tightly (紧紧地) in her sleep so that it would wake her up at 7 right time for class t he next day. And, to people’s 8 , she was always one of the top students in her class.
6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________
by
the
amazement
Now, Mengnan 9 (graduate) from Tsinghua University, and she is living her life in a way that most people can’t 10 (possible) imagine.
9. _______________ 10. _______________
has graduated
possibly
话题7 职业精神
一、完形填空 (2024·重庆A 卷)
Siene is a firefighter in the USA. It isn’t easy to become a firefighter there. Many people try, but a lot of them 1 . Also, in the past, firefighting was always a job for men. Now there are women firefighters.
When Siene was five years old, it was her dream to become a 2 .
( )1. A. succeed B. pass C. fail D. fight
( )2. A. policewoman B. firefighter C. scientist D. doctor
C
B
Forty years later, she was the 3 woman to pass a six-week course at the WFPA (女子消防预备学院) . The WFPA trains women in the skills they need to be firefighters. In fact, Siene now trains firefighters there 4 .
Starting the course doesn’t mean you’ll become a firefighter. The course is very 5 , so not everyone finishes the training.
( )3. A. oldest B. tallest C. kindest D. busiest
( )4. A. myself B. yourself C. himself D. herself
( )5. A. interesting B. easy C. important D. difficult
A
D
D
They are trained like being in the army—Can you hold a heavy piece of wood for four minutes? How many exercises can you do? Can you lift a 12-meter ladder (梯子) ?
You also need other 6 . Can you lead a team? Are you a skillful driver? Can you use technology? There are so many more that are a part of firefighting these days.
( )6. A. ideas B. methods C. skills D. rules
C
Of course, no one can do them all, but more skills 7 help.
However, you must wait for a chance to work as a firefighter even 8 passing your course. It seems that lots of women aren’t ready to do that.
( )7. A. recently B. certainly C. hardly D. nearly
( )8. A. after B. during C. before D. in
B
A
In one year, 50 women got trained, 9 only three of them are now firefighters. Learning the skills is not enough to become a firefighter. Like Siene, you also need to 10 your dream.
( )9. A. but B. or C. because D. though
( )10. A. give up B. stick to C. talk about D. worry about
A
B
二、阅读还原 (2024·连云港)
“I feel my heart beating, my eyes widen and almost automatically (自动地) , I start to smile, ” Prayitno Goenarto said. This is how he feels when he sees a new kind of bird.
Goenarto is a birdwatcher and wildlife photographer from Indonesia. He is now 31 years old.
When he became sick in college, his doctor asked him to go out more often for sunlight, exercise and fresh air. 1 .
A birdwatcher needs to know a lot and be brave and strong. Goenarto spends most of his time working in the wild.
D
A. It can be dangerous.
B. It rained heavily every day.
C. Most birds are active in the daytime.
D. That’s when he started watching birds.
E. If we do nothing, there may be none left soon.
F. Moreover, he catches wonderful moments of birds.
G. In China, there are lots of birdwatchers like Goenarto.
He knows where and when to find different kinds of birds. Sometimes he has to go deep into the forest to find the shy birds. 2 He might get lost. He has to look out for snakes and some big animals. Once, Goenarto went to a faraway island to look for some rare birds.
A
A. It can be dangerous.
B. It rained heavily every day.
C. Most birds are active in the daytime.
D. That’s when he started watching birds.
E. If we do nothing, there may be none left soon.
F. Moreover, he catches wonderful moments of birds.
G. In China, there are lots of birdwatchers like Goenarto.
3 He worked in wet clothes for the whole trip.
Goenarto loves his work. Birdwatching helps him stay healthy and he can make friends with other birdwatchers. 4 This helps more people learn about birds and take action to protect them. That’s the best part of the job!
B
A. It can be dangerous.
B. It rained heavily every day.
C. Most birds are active in the daytime.
D. That’s when he started watching birds.
E. If we do nothing, there may be none left soon.
F. Moreover, he catches wonderful moments of birds.
G. In China, there are lots of birdwatchers like Goenarto.
F
5 They study and protect the rare birds. Terry Townshend is a British birdwatcher in China. He has studied Beijing swifts for over ten years. Xu Zhuo protects red-crowned cranes in Heilongjiang. Her father, aunt and grandparents also spent their lifetime looking after the birds. Now the young girl has the job.
G
A. It can be dangerous.
B. It rained heavily every day.
C. Most birds are active in the daytime.
D. That’s when he started watching birds.
E. If we do nothing, there may be none left soon.
F. Moreover, he catches wonderful moments of birds.
G. In China, there are lots of birdwatchers like Goenarto.
三、综合填空 (2024 包头二模)
Mark Smith is a student at a vocational (职业的) school—a school where people learn how to do many of the jobs that are needed in modern society.
“After I finished secondary school, my results showed that I 1 (be) better at doing things than at reading books. I had to decide how I wanted to make a living in 2 future.
1.__________ 2. __________
was
the
I’m the sort of person who is good at making things with my hands. So I chose 3 (enter) a vocational school. ” Now, he learns how to repair machines.
“Everyone needs a skill that is 4 (use) if they want a good life. And I like learning about how things 5 (work) ,” he says.
Mark tells people that he is very happy about his 6 (choose). “Now I can study the things that I like best. Everyone wants to study what they are good at, don’t they?”
3. __________ 4. __________5. __________6. __________
to enter
useful
work
choice
He believes that he has a bright future ahead 7 him. “You can’t have a society where everyone works in an office. Workers who can make things and repair things will always 8 (need) . ”
When people ask Mark what he is most interested in, he smiles, “Planes. I don’t know 9 I’ve always loved machines that fly, but I do. One day, I 10 (go) to help repair the planes that carry people all over the world. ”
7. __________8. ___________ 9. __________ 10. _______________
of
be needed
why
will go/am going
话题8 健康与运动
一、完形填空 (2024·河北)
Some people have no interest in sports. They think that sports make them 1 and smell bad. They say, “Why waste time playing sports?” To these people, I politely say, “You have not discovered the 2 of sports!”
( )1. A. lazy B. tired C. ugly D. stupid
( )2. A. price B. time C. fun D. level
B
C
Let me share with you a basketball game I played two weeks ago. Our parents and friends were there to 3 us. A lot of people were watching. We all wanted to 4 the game in front of so many people.
The game was 5 over and we were one point behind.
( )3. A. call B. praise C. help D. cheer
( )4. A. win B. watch C. join D. report
( )5. A. suddenly B. nearly C. finally D. recently
D
A
B
Our coach called us together and said, “Okay, this is it! Either we score now or the game is over. Let’s work hard to score. Even if we don’t score, 6 we know that we have tried our best. So, boys, don’t think too much. It doesn’t matter if we lose. Just do it. ”
Well, in the last 7 of the game, we truly scored and two teams tied (打成平局) ! We went into overtime (加时) and we lost in the end.
( )6. A. at first B. at once C. at times D. at least
( )7. A. month B. week C. hour D. minute
D
D
But after the game, the coach hugged all of us. He told us that he was 8 because he had never seen a team try harder than us.
To be honest, I 9 a lot of pleasure in playing sports. It makes me happy and comfortable. That’s why I play sports whenever I get the chance. So my 10 is to choose a sport and keep doing it. Your body will thank you and your mind will be ready to work well.
( )8. A. brave B. active C. proud D. honest
( )9. A. feel B. face C. guess D. give
( )10. A. advice B. order C. action D. interest
C
A
A
二、阅读还原 (2023 深圳改编)
Whether you’re stuck inside from terrible weather, or shyness, there are ways to exercise indoors every day. Here’s how you can work out effectively at home.
1. __________
A good warm-up makes sure your body gets much-needed oxygen.
A
A. Get properly warmed up first.
B. Warm-ups don’t do good to your heart.
C. Make sure the coach holds your interest.
D. Jumping rope is the easiest one to get into shape.
E. These include foot, leg, knee and even back injuries.
F. This slower ending is better for you than a sudden stop.
When your body is warm, you’ll move better. Warm-ups also help reduce stress on your heart and the possibilities of getting hurt. 2._______ So it’s necessary to warm up before you start to work out.
Start with a HIIT exercise
There are many kinds of HIIT exercises. 3. ___________
E
A. Get properly warmed up first.
B. Warm-ups don’t do good to your heart.
C. Make sure the coach holds your interest.
D. Jumping rope is the easiest one to get into shape.
E. These include foot, leg, knee and even back injuries.
F. This slower ending is better for you than a sudden stop.
D
It can help burn fat effectively. It also works out both the upper and lower body and especially develops your core (核心) strength. In some ways, it’s friendlier to the knees than running and speed walking.
Follow exercise videos that suit you
If you do a quick Internet search, you will be amazed at the number of exercise videos. Young or old, male or female, you can find several that will work best for you.
4. ______ Some world famous coaches even teach live lessons every day.
Don’t forget to cool down
Just like warming up ahead of time reduces injury (受伤) , so does cooling down. Regular cool-downs after exercise are important because it’s best to slowly reduce your heart rate (心率) . 5._________
C
A. Get properly warmed up first.
B. Warm-ups don’t do good to your heart.
C. Make sure the coach holds your interest.
D. Jumping rope is the easiest one to get into shape.
E. These include foot, leg, knee and even back injuries.
F. This slower ending is better for you than a sudden stop.
F
三、综合填空 (2024·武汉)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used to help people keep the balance of yin and yang. But have you ever imagined that one day you can learn herb (药草) planting and TCM courses at school?
A primary school in Nanjing has just 1. ___________ (open) a herb farm. More than 30 herbs are planted. Students there are 2. g by doctors from a TCM hospital to tell different herbs and learn plant development, medicinal value as well as 3. ___________ (grow) herbs.
opened
uided
growing
The hospital has also donated over 100 cartoon books about TCM to help draw children’s 4. a in herbal medicine.
Another middle school has 5. i TCM courses to students of all grades. These courses 6. c a basic knowledge of herbs, herb planting and cooking with herbs. They give students a deeper understanding of TCM, bringing out their sense of 7. p in Chinese traditions and the country’s rich culture.
ttention
ntroduced
over
ride
Also in Shanghai, Tongji University has provided foreign students 8. ___________ some chances to plant different kinds of herbs 9. ___________ (wide) used in Chinese medicine and cooking. By taking care of the plants, foreign students can get first-hand experience of making herbal medicine from start to finish, and spread TCM culture to their 10. o countries.
The herb planting courses at schools and universities across China get students close to TCM and help pass on the tradition.
with
widely
wn
话题9 假日活动
一、完形填空 (2024 武汉模拟预测)
Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also get special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were 1 that there was no school on Monday— Labor Day.
Kayla was excited about the news. She loved 2 . She wanted to go out to play with her friends.
( )1. A. reminded B. wanted C. advised D. replied
( )2. A. Mondays B. friends C. breaks D. Saturdays
A
C
When the school bus 3 Kayla off, she ran into the house and told her mother happily, “Mom, I am excited about no school on Monday.”
Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her 4 day of the week. She could enjoy playing video games all day. On Sunday, her friends 5 and they played basketball for several hours.
( )3. A. kicked B. dropped C. threw D. pushed
( )4. A. valuable B. lucky C. busy D. favorite
( )5. A. came over B. went out C. hung out D. got over
B
D
A
Then it was Labor Day—the extra day off that Kayla was looking forward to. But her dad 6 Kayla early that morning. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. As Kayla wiped (擦) her eyes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad 7 .
( )6. A. cheered up B. called up C. picked up D. woke up
( )7. A. day B. dream C. decision D. holiday
D
B
When she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents, “Are you 8 about working today? Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?”
“Yes, Kayla. It is, ” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you 9 why Labor Day was celebrated in the first place.”
( )8. A. serious B. worried C. happy D. mad
( )9. A. appreciate B. mark C. explain D. introduce
A
A
At first, she was against the plan from the bottom of her heart, but she had no 10 . First, Kayla was arranged (安排) to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their dog a bath. It was a hard 11 and needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. So she slowly got down to the work with great unwillingness (不情愿) .
( )10. A. courage B. way C. choice D. power
( )11. A. plan B. game C. book D. task
C
D
But things began to change as she was doing. 12 the dog, she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles (泡). In no time, she got the work done with great 13 .
( )12. A. Dressing B. Brushing C. Walking D. Feeding
( )13. A. pride B. money C. surprise D. pleasure
B
D
When they finished all the work, Kayla enjoyed 14 in her tree house, drinking the lemonade. “Does the meaningful Labor Day make the lemonade taste even more 15 ?” Kayla thought.
( )14. A. hearing B. relaxing C. sleeping D. living
( )15. A. terrible B. comfortable C. wonderful D. boring
B
C
二、阅读还原
Last summer, I went to Yunnan on vacation with my family. We spent four days there.
Our first stop was Lugu Lake. I enjoyed staying there. We went boating and took many photos. Then we climbed a mountain. 1. ______ I felt like I was in a painting.
B
A. The next morning, we went to Lijiang by bus.
B. On the top of the mountain, we saw something really beautiful.
C. I’m sure I’ll never forget the trip there.
D. Then we ate Yunnan Rice Noodles for dinner.
E. We were having a good time there.
F. Our last stop was the “spring city” Kunming.
2. ______ It was a long trip from Lugu Lake to Lijiang. We arrived in the afternoon. After a short break, we went to walk around the town and bought some gifts. 3. ______ They were very special and delicious. After dinner, we took a walk and enjoyed the old streets and houses in the moonlight.
A
A. The next morning, we went to Lijiang by bus.
B. On the top of the mountain, we saw something really beautiful.
C. I’m sure I’ll never forget the trip there.
D. Then we ate Yunnan Rice Noodles for dinner.
E. We were having a good time there.
F. Our last stop was the “spring city” Kunming.
D
4. ______ We visited Guandu Ancient Town, watched the birds and went to the flower market. We had a really exciting day.
The four-day trip came to an end soon. We had to go home. Everything in Yunnan was great. It is a very beautiful and interesting place. 5. ______.
F
A. The next morning, we went to Lijiang by bus.
B. On the top of the mountain, we saw something really beautiful.
C. I’m sure I’ll never forget the trip there.
D. Then we ate Yunnan Rice Noodles for dinner.
E. We were having a good time there.
F. Our last stop was the “spring city” Kunming.
C
三、综合填空
Last Monday I went to West Hollywood for a business trip. Upon my arrival, I looked for 1. _____________ (某地方) to park my car and then found a new parking garage there.
After I stopped my car in front of the parking garage, I was 2.
t that I didn’t have to park my car myself. Instead, all I had to do was to leave my car there as a robot would take 3. c of everything. I was doubtful, so I did not leave 4. ____________ (立即) .
somewhere
old
are
immediately
I watched there. Soon a machine came, which lifted my car and transported (运送) it somewhere in the parking garage. 5. ___________ I returned later that day, the robot found my car, got it back and returned it to me. After I came back from West Hollywood, I 6. ___________ (寻找) about the parking garage online and learned better about it. The parking garage is now 7. ___________ only one of its kind in the world. The robots 8. ________________ are used to transport cars there are controlled by computers.
When
searched
the
that / which
The robots can leave cars within centimeters of each other 9. w any mistakes. I was amazed after learning about the parking garage. I hope 10. ___________ (更多的) such garages will be built in the future. This way, parking cars will become much easier.
ithout
more
话题10 难忘经历
一、完形填空
A storm had been reported for a few days. 1 in one afternoon, it arrived. Melanie had just gotten home from school when the sky began to get dark and the wind began to blow harder. She hurried around the house to 2 the windows so that the rain wouldn’t pour (倾泻) in.
( )1. A. Easily B. Finally C. Quickly D. Directly
( )2. A. repair B. knock C. close D. clean
B
C
For a while, not much happened, 3 it did start to sprinkle (下小雨) . Luckily, Melanie’s mom and dad got home from work before the weather got terribly 4 .
Then, all of a sudden, the rain poured down as though 5 had overturned a bucket (桶) of water.
( )3. A. although B. because C. unless D. if
( )4. A. cold B. bright C. clear D. bad
( )5. A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody
A
D
A
It was 6 so hard that Melanie could hardly see through the window, but she could certainly hear the wind. It beat against the tree limbs ( 枝干) around and 7 against the windows and doors.
Before long, the wind had raised its 8 to a loud scream (尖叫) as the storm blew through.
( )6. A. snowing B. raining C. shining D. blowing
( )7. A. went B. hit C. played D. stood
( )8. A. number B. cost C. prize D. voice
B
B
D
Then, everything went dark. For a 9 , everybody sat silently, but Melanie felt her way to the kitchen for some flash lights (手电筒) . Melanie’s 10 went to the sofa and her mom took some food out of the kitchen. Everyone got comfortable in the living room as they 11 the storm to pass.
( )9. A. start B. walk C. moment D. day
( )10. A. mom B. brother C. sister D. dad
( )11. A. waited for B. joined in C. laughed at D. thought of
C
D
A
By the next morning, the 12 had blown away. There were tree limbs on the ground, and everything was wet 13 the heavy rain. But everyone was 14 , and nothing was really broken. Melanie and her family felt 15 about that. It had actually been kind of fun, and it certainly had been an unforgettable experience!
( )12. A. storm B. cloud C. sun D. moon
( )13. A. in B. of C. after D. with
( )14. A. busy B. safe C. silent D. healthy
( )15. A. bored B. proud C. lucky D. awful
A
C
B
C
二、阅读还原 (2024 朔州一模)
As we all know, “Failure is the mother of success.” 1._________
Whoever you are, you are sure to meet trouble in your life. As the time goes by, the problems that we meet will become more and more, such as the failures in study, life or friendship.
E
A. So I tried my best to deal with it.
B. I think the right way to do is facing failure bravely.
C. I am sure nothing is impossible if we face failure bravely.
D. It is wrong of you to give up.
E. But few people can understand what the saying really means.
F. Some people never fails in life.
But how to deal with them if we meet failures? 2. _________ Last year, I failed in a month exam and I was very worried, so I even thought that I would give up. Some days later, my mother knew it and she said to me with a smile, “3_________. Do you remember that you succeeded last time?
B
A. So I tried my best to deal with it.
B. I think the right way to do is facing failure bravely.
C. I am sure nothing is impossible if we face failure bravely.
D. It is wrong of you to give up.
E. But few people can understand what the saying really means.
F. Some people never fails in life.
D
You will get good grades next time if you face failure bravely.” I thought about those words for a long time. Finally, I understood that I should regard the problems as the challenges. 4. _________
5. _________ Everybody will have failure. If there is no failure, there will not be chances to show an achievement.
A
A. So I tried my best to deal with it.
B. I think the right way to do is facing failure bravely.
C. I am sure nothing is impossible if we face failure bravely.
D. It is wrong of you to give up.
E. But few people can understand what the saying really means.
F. Some people never fails in life.
C
The people who fails many times will also have some valuable treasures. In fact, we should study from those people who have faced failures bravely. Failure doesn’t mean you have nothing. It can bring you some experience.
This is the failure. Please value failure bravely.
三、综合填空 (2024 襄阳一模)
When I was little, I was taught to be a person of good characters. This means that I should have good morals (道德) and do the right thing, even when no one 1 (watch) .
After I 2 (grow) up, I started using this principle (原则) in every area of my life, but when I did so, people criticized (批评) me.
1.______________ 2. ______________
is watching
grew
Whenever I told the truth, I was told, “You take things too 3 (serious).” Whenever I worked hard, others would say, “It’s not worth 4 (work) so hard.” For 5 while, I wondered if I really needed to continue to do the right thing or if I should change the rules a bit. 6 , whenever I did or said something that went against my beliefs (信仰), I would feel bad. From then on, I decided to stick to what I believed in.
3. ____________ 4. _____________ 5. ____________6. ____________
seriously
working
a
However
If you have had similar 7 (experience) , why not ask yourself some questions? If you send your car in for repairs, do you want the repairman to give your car the best 8 (serve) or just do an average job? If you allow someone to help handle your money for you, do you expect them to give you the best return on your investment (投资) ?
7. ______________8. ______________
experiences
service
Of course you do. Having good characters is one of 9 (important) things in life.
Stick to doing the right thing in every area of your life. Perhaps, in the short run, you might be cheated. However, in the long run, as long as you stay true to your beliefs, you will be 10 control of your life.
9. ___________________ 10. _________________
the most important
in
话题11 劳动实践
一、完形填空
It’s reported that Labor Education (劳动教育) will be included in the education of middle schools and primary schools in China. I think it’s 1 .
When I was in primary school, I 2 doing housework. Because I thought I was just a little child and I just needed to study.
( )1. A. boring B. necessary C. difficult D. different
( )2. A. loved B. enjoyed C. hated D. regretted
B
C
My parents would do all the housework. I often threw my things on the bed, on the sofa, even on the ground. So our house was 3 in a mess.
One day, when my mother went home after work and found a lot of rubbish in our house, she was so angry. She said to me seriously, “You 4 do some housework every day from now on.”
( )3. A. seldom B. hardly C. often D. sometimes
( )4. A. must B. may C. can’t D. shouldn’t
C
A
At first, I felt unhappy to hear that. I don’t think it’s fair, 5 housework is what grown-ups (成人) are supposed to do. But I followed what my mother said.
After a few months, I understood that doing housework is harder than I used to guess. How 6 my parents were! They had to do a lot of housework after a day’s work. I thought I must help 7 .
( )5. A. when B. because C. unless D. though
( )6. A. excellent B. hard C. polite D. lazy
( )7. A. us B. you C. him D. them
B
B
D
I began to do more housework, so they could have a rest when they 8 back. They were also proud 9 my changes. We children should not always 10 our parents. Instead, learn to do housework by ourselves.
( )8. A. talked B. called C. came D. brought
( )9. A. from B. on C. with D. of
( )10. A. call on B. decide on C. depend on D. knock on
C
D
C
As a 11 , it is necessary to have confidence and the courage of overcoming (克服) difficulties. Doing housework by ourselves helps us learn many basic 12 . We can also form good living habits. Both will help us a lot in the future.
( )11. A. teacher B. student C. parent D. baby
( )12. A. skills B. facts C. lessons D. rules
B
A
二、阅读还原
Do you do any chores at home? Do you take any labor courses at school? 1. ________ They can not only make you form good habits but also help you a lot in the future. But how can we get proper practice? Here are some suggestions.
D
A. These won’t take much time.
B. There must be all kinds of clubs for you.
C. Many students think doing chores is a waste of time.
D. Develop some life skills and they can help you in many ways.
E. So students can choose some courses to learn how to do chores.
F. And these kinds of competitions will make your school life colorful and meaningful.
Do chores at home.
It’s not so difficult for you to do chores at home. Cooking, doing dishes and taking out rubbish are good choices for you. 2. ________ But actually, it is important because it can provide them with basic skills.
C
A. These won’t take much time.
B. There must be all kinds of clubs for you.
C. Many students think doing chores is a waste of time.
D. Develop some life skills and they can help you in many ways.
E. So students can choose some courses to learn how to do chores.
F. And these kinds of competitions will make your school life colorful and meaningful.
These skills will enable them to live independently and adapt (适应) to changes in life confidently.
Take labor courses at school.
It’s reported that labor education has been included in the courses of middle schools and primary schools in China. This policy (政策) can make students realize the importance of doing chores.
And in this way, schools will offer many kinds of labor courses to students. 3. _______
Join clubs.
4. ________ For example, you can join the cooking club, paper-cutting club or clothes-making club. You can join these clubs with your friends together.
E
A. These won’t take much time.
B. There must be all kinds of clubs for you.
C. Many students think doing chores is a waste of time.
D. Develop some life skills and they can help you in many ways.
E. So students can choose some courses to learn how to do chores.
F. And these kinds of competitions will make your school life colorful and meaningful.
B
By joining the clubs, you can share your interests with your friends.
Join in competitions.
If you are the winner in cake-making, papercutting or clothes-making competitions, your parents will be proud of you. 5. ________
F
A. These won’t take much time.
B. There must be all kinds of clubs for you.
C. Many students think doing chores is a waste of time.
D. Develop some life skills and they can help you in many ways.
E. So students can choose some courses to learn how to do chores.
F. And these kinds of competitions will make your school life colorful and meaningful.
Through these competitions, you may find more fun doing housework. What’s more, they will encourage you to do more chores and learn more skills. It’s really important to take labor education both at school and at home.
三、综合填空 (2024 武汉联考二模)
For middle and primary school students, being able to cook has become a must. They will also need to learn how to plant vegetables, 1.
r poultry (家禽) and keep home appliances (家电) in good conditions under new requirements for labor education.
The Ministry of Education 2. ____________ (bring) out new standards for labor education in schools last year. Starting from the 2023 fall semester, students in primary and middle schools have to take courses on labor skills at least once a week.
aise
brought
Labor education helps students 3. v hard work. It includes things like household chores, on-campus labor and community volunteer services.
The new standards include three 4. ____________ (type) of labor tasks. The first is for things like everyday chores. Next is productive labor. The third type is service work.
Schools in China have 5. ______________ (tradition) placed more focus on studying, and many have seen household chores as a 6.
w of children’s time.
alue
types
traditionally
aste
But according to the Ministry of Education, labor education must be built up to help students develop social values and interests 7. ________ labor.
Online, people have been busy 8. ____________ (discuss) the new standards on social media. Liu Fang, a mother of 6-year-old twins in Beijing, gives 9. s supports for labor education. For the past year, she has trained her daughters to do household chores and make simple dishes for the family. Through such education, Liu said her twins have found 10. f in doing chores and are more independent.
in
discussing
trong
un
话题12 感情与情绪
一、完形填空 (2024 咸宁一模)
“BANG!”I shut the door. We were both in great anger (愤怒). “Never set foot in this house again!” shouted my father. With tears (眼泪) in my eyes, I 1 out of the house and ran along the street.
The street lights were shining, causing my feeling of 2 .
( )1. A. swam B. rushed C. flew D. looked
( )2. A. sadness B. kindness C. happiness D. illness
B
A
I walked around and couldn’t help crying, knowing 3 to go.
When I am growing up, my dad is getting old. We are just like two persons coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is a door between us that can 4 be opened. I walked in the streets. There were 5 people.
( )3. A. everywhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. nowhere
( )4. A. easily B. hardly C. simply D. quickly
( )5. A. more and more B. few and few
C. less and less D. fewer and fewer
D
B
D
When I finally reached the apartment in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on. I thought to myself, “Is my father waiting for me or is he still 6 me?”
In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, my dad was throwing 7 some of his old stamps.
( )6. A. proud of B. strict with
C. angry with D. confident about
( )7. A. about B. away C. around D. off
C
B
Perhaps he thought they were 8 . I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.
All the lights were off except my father’s.
My dad was always like this. He has been a leader for so long that he always 9 everyone else what to do.
( )8. A. useless B. homeless C. colorful D. beautiful
( )9. A. calls B. allows C. tells D. encourages
A
C
Maybe he didn’t know how to 10 himself. 11 shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret. However, he has the 12 of tucking me in (给我盖被子) while I am sleeping.
( )10. A. hide B. love C. protect D. express
( )11. A. Before B. While C. After D. When
( )12. A. hobby B. interest C. habit D. courage
D
C
C
The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” With the key in hand, I was as 13 as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears 14 down my face. I suddenly realized that the 15 that I had imagined between us did not exist (存在) at all. Love is second to none.
( )13. A. angry B. tired C. excited D. nervous
( )14. A. ran B. walked C. jumped D. turned
( )15. A. memory B. door C. story D. communication
D
A
B
二、阅读还原 (2024 襄阳一模)
Not everyone can always feel happy. When you don’t feel good, do you want to share your feelings with others? In fact, that is a good way to make yourself feel better. 1.________
D
A. Sometimes you need help.
B. Write it down on a piece of paper instead.
C. Before you can share them with anyone, you have to find out what feelings you have.
D. It also helps you get closer to others.
E. If you keep your feelings inside, it can even make you feel sick!
F. We can share our feelings with our teachers.
Pay attention to your true feelings.
You can’t tell your friends how you feel if you don’t know your real feelings. 2. ________
Why not talk about your feelings?
The way a person feels inside is important. 3. ________ But if you talk with someone who cares about you, you will always start to feel better.
C
A. Sometimes you need help.
B. Write it down on a piece of paper instead.
C. Before you can share them with anyone, you have to find out what feelings you have.
D. It also helps you get closer to others.
E. If you keep your feelings inside, it can even make you feel sick!
F. We can share our feelings with our teachers.
E
It doesn’t mean your problems and worries go away at once, but at least he or she knows your trouble and can help you.
How to talk about your feelings?
When you know who you can talk with, you’ll need to have time and a place to talk. What can you do if you have trouble saying what’s in your mind?
4. ________ If the person doesn’t understand what you mean right away, try to explain (解释) it in a different way or give an example of your worries.
You don’t have to solve all the problems on your own. 5.________ If you do, talking about your feelings can be the first step toward getting help.
B
A. Sometimes you need help.
B. Write it down on a piece of paper instead.
C. Before you can share them with anyone, you have to find out what feelings you have.
D. It also helps you get closer to others.
E. If you keep your feelings inside, it can even make you feel sick!
F. We can share our feelings with our teachers.
A
三、综合填空 (2024·宜昌)
I do believe the power of letters. There’s something 1. ____________ (特别的) about handwritten things. You write an email because there’s something you need to know. But you write a letter because there’s something you 2. w to say.
When I cleared my grandmother’s house, I found hundreds of letters and 3. ____________ (卡片) she had kept, and they told the story of her relationships. There were many letters from her mother. Sitting and reading them, I knew her well through the words.
special
ant
cards
Sometimes receiving a letter is such a big 4. s . When I was about 12 years old, my wise mum made me write letters to my relatives to improve my writing skills. 5. ____________ of them was my uncle. I only met him a few times when I was a very young 6. c . I wrote a long letter to tell him about my life.
I 7. ____________ (忘记) about this until I suddenly got a reply from him.“8. ____________ happy to hear from you!” he said, and went on to tell me all about his life.
urprise
One
hild
forgot
How
He’d love to hear about what 9. _______________________________ (学科) at school I enjoyed. We have been much closer 10. ____________ writing letters.
It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact, and it’s something I still stick to this day. So, I’d encourage you to put pen to paper and see what will happen.
subject/subjects/course/courses
by
话题13 安全防护
一、完形填空 (2024 杭州一模)
Kyle Haynam and Scotty Craighead were on a boating trip with five other children. They were rowing (划船) down the Salmon River in Idaho when they saw 1 coming from a mountain in the distance. They could see fire on the other side of the 2 when they reached camp in the afternoon.
( )1. A. cloud B. children C. smoke D. water
( )2. A. building B. river C. country D. bag
C
B
The fire was still two miles away, so 3 was worried. Then, suddenly, the wind changed direction and the fire was pushed 4 . Everyone was surprised but nobody was scared. 5 , a fire couldn’t jump the river. Or could it?
( )3. A. everybody B. somebody C. anybody D. nobody
( )4. A. closer B. deeper C. higher D. farther
( )5. A. As a result B. In total C. By the way D. After all
D
A
D
That evening, the wind changed again. Kyle and his group were 6 surrounded (被围绕) by a forest fire. There was only one way to escape (逃脱) . They had to keep rowing the boat to the 7 campsite. It was very hot and the thick smoke 8 their eyes, so they put wet towels (毛巾) over their faces.
( )6. A. suddenly B. luckily C. carefully D. simply
( )7. A. same B. only C. next D. first
( )8. A. picked B. hurt C. opened D. cleaned
A
C
B
When they reached the next campsite, they found the fire on the campsite was out, 9 it was safe to stay there. However, the mountain above was still on fire and thick smoke 10 the air. That night, they slept with wet towels over their faces.
When they 11 early the next morning, it was very cold.
( )9. A. but B. though C. because D. so
( )10. A. filled B. cleared C. cooled D. emptied
( )11. A. ate B. arrived C. woke D. finished
D
A
C
The sun was 12 by the thick smoke and they couldn’t even see the river. Kyle and his friends were 13 . The fire was getting nearer and nearer. “We were rowing hard and 14 because we didn’t want to be in the smoke another day, ” said Scotty.
( )12. A. caught B. reflected C. moved D. covered
( )13. A. bored B. scared C. proud D. comfortable
( )14. A. sadly B. kindly C. fast D. happily
D
B
C
At five o’clock in the afternoon, they finally reached the river’s end. Luckily, everyone on the river that day 15 safely, but Kyle’s group were the last group to escape from the fire.
( )15. A. hung out B. got back C. gave up D. turned around
B
二、阅读还原 (2024 襄阳一模)
Many people die in fires every year. Fire is something that we all need to know about. Fire may happen at any time. 1. ________ If you are at home and a fire starts, what should you do? Do you know how to protect yourself? 2. ________
B
A. Don’t be scared.
B. It may happen anywhere.
C. Remember these tips.
D. Do not try to put the fire out by yourself.
E. That’s because there is fresher air down on the floor.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
C
● Get yourself and anyone else out of the house quickly.
● Close doors behind you to stop the fire from following you.
● If there is smoke, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel. It can prevent smoke and dust, as well as play a role in local cooling and facial protection. 3. ________
F
A. Don’t be scared.
B. It may happen anywhere.
C. Remember these tips.
D. Do not try to put the fire out by yourself.
E. That’s because there is fresher air down on the floor.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
● Crawl (爬行) along the floor to the door as quickly as possible. Why do you need to crawl along the floor? 4. ________ What’s more, when you crawl along the floor, you can find your way easily.
● Go to a nearby house and ask for help from the nearest adults. They will help you put out the fire or ring for the Fire Department.
E
A. Don’t be scared.
B. It may happen anywhere.
C. Remember these tips.
D. Do not try to put the fire out by yourself.
E. That’s because there is fresher air down on the floor.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
● 5. ________ It can be very dangerous. Your job is to make sure everyone is safe. After all, safety comes first, and that’s the most important thing. You must always remember it.
D
A. Don’t be scared.
B. It may happen anywhere.
C. Remember these tips.
D. Do not try to put the fire out by yourself.
E. That’s because there is fresher air down on the floor.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
F. But it can only be used when the smoke is not strong.
三、综合填空 (2024·金华一模)
The Dolphin I is a kind of intelligent water rescue (救援) robot. It is developed by Yunzhou Technology, 1 company from Guangdong Province.
The rescue robot became famous for its successful rescue of a boy who 2 (wash) away by waves in Weihai, Shandong Province 3 Aug. 9, 2023. The Dolphin I has many advantages.
1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________
a
was washed
on
For example, its direction can be controlled. Even in 4 (danger) water conditions, the Dolphin I can overturn (翻转) to adjust its position by itself. It is easy to be controlled with one hand and the person 5 uses it does not need to have professional training before using it. When one accident happens, only one to two people are required 6 (operate) the robot for rapid rescue.
4. _____________ 5. _____________ 6. _____________
dangerous
who/that
to operate
Since it was put into use, the robot 7 (save) several people’s lives in Zhuhai’s Wanshan Island and coastal areas of Weihai. It has been put into operation in several rescue 8 (task) in Jiangxi and Henan provinces.
At present, the intelligent water rescue robot has been 9 (wide) used in China. It is so famous 10 more than forty countries around the world have introduced the Dolphin I for rapid water rescue operations.
7. ___________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ___________
has saved
tasks
widely
that
话题14 学习策略
一、完形填空 (2024 鄂州二模)
Can you imagine going to university at age 14? Jia Zijun, from Henan, did just that. He became the 1 freshman (大一新生) at Beihang University.
“I didn’t know I was the youngest 2 I got here, and it feels quite cool!” Jia said.
( )1. A. younger B. young C. youngest D. most young
( )2. A. unless B. until C. because D. if
C
B
Jia 3 part in the college entrance exam and got a total score of 642. People often think students like him must be geniuses. But Jia owes (归功于) his achievement 4 to curiosity (好奇) and study habits.
As he went to high school, he 5 things were getting harder to learn.
( )3. A. took B. takes C. is taking D. will take
( )4. A. possible B. mainly C. clear D. near
( )5. A. find B. finds C. finding D. found
A
B
D
So he started to make 6 every day and set goals for himself. “I 7 followed the plan, and gradually I saw my progress.”
Jia also reviewed 8 he learned each day before going to bed. If there was something he couldn’t remember well, he’d take a look at it the next morning.
( )6. A. decisions B. ideas C. choices D. plans
( )7. A. hardly B. never C. seldom D. strictly
( )8. A. that B. how C. what D. where
D
D
C
“I 9 not good at English in high school, so I printed the vocabulary list and stuck (粘贴) it onto my bed. Every morning when I 10 up, I looked through them, and it is a good way 11 things.”
( )9. A. am B. was C. will be D. be
( )10. A. wake B. wakes C. waking D. woke
( )11. A. to remember B. remembering
C. remembers D. remembered
B
D
A
When Jia felt 12 , he had a special way to relax: working on math problems. “I’d find 13 problems to challenge myself, and when I worked them 14 , I felt really happy.”
He told the reporter that he hoped to keep his curiosity and study habits in the university, and keep challenging 15 to become a better person.
( )12. A. happy B. terrible C. strange D. stressful
( )13. A. funny B. difficult C. easy D. simple
( )14. A. on B. at C. out D. for
( )15. A. myself B. himself C. yourself D. herself
D
B
C
B
二、阅读还原 (2024·长沙)
How to Improve Your Reading
Learning how to read well in English might not be an easy task. 1. ________ Reading well in English is useful for many reasons, not only for taking tests. If you want to improve your reading in English, the following are just for you!
D
A. Read word groups.
B. Don’t choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C. You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D. But it’s something you’ll have to do on your language learning journey.
E. And you can go back to check the new things you don’t understand later.
Choose right reading materials (材料) .
There are so many choices! There are textbooks and graded readers, but there are also a lot more books you can read. 2. ________ Here is a good rule to follow: choose reading materials where you understand at least 80% of the content (内容) .
B
A. Read word groups.
B. Don’t choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C. You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D. But it’s something you’ll have to do on your language learning journey.
E. And you can go back to check the new things you don’t understand later.
Be intentional (意图明确的) .
Being intentional means doing something on purpose with a reason in mind. With reading, you need to be intentional by setting a reading aim. Decide on a certain number of pages you want to read each day. 3. _______ To make sure your daily practice gets done, spare some time and put it in your study plan!
C
A. Read word groups.
B. Don’t choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C. You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D. But it’s something you’ll have to do on your language learning journey.
E. And you can go back to check the new things you don’t understand later.
4. ________
Reading can both introduce you to new vocabulary (词汇) and teach you how to use them. Many words in English are often used together in a consistent (相互连贯的) way. Reading groups of words, or words that go together, will help you better understand how to use your new vocabulary.
A
A. Read word groups.
B. Don’t choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C. You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D. But it’s something you’ll have to do on your language learning journey.
E. And you can go back to check the new things you don’t understand later.
Don’t try to understand everything.
As you’re practicing your reading, you need to accept the fact that you might not understand every single word, and that’s OK! Your brain can’t learn so many new things at one time. It’s more important to get the big picture of what you are reading. 5. ________
E
A. Read word groups.
B. Don’t choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C. You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D. But it’s something you’ll have to do on your language learning journey.
E. And you can go back to check the new things you don’t understand later.
三、综合填空 (2024 恩施二模)
Talking about the life of the old people, many 1 (people) first thought might be “Square Dance”. However, in Fuzhou, learning English is an 80-year-old grandpa’s everyday work.
Grandpa Lin is studying two English courses in a university. At the head of his bed, it’s 2 (total) full of English books. He even thinks that listening to an MP3 player with English conversations is the best medicine 3 his insomnia (失眠症) .
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________
people’s
totally
for
Whoever visits him, he always expects to talk with the person in English. His story of 4 (learn) English dates back to over ten years.
One day in 2009, Grandpa Lin went to Tianjin to see his daughter. On the train, he met a young 5 (Britain) couple. With sign language and some easy 6 (express), he communicated with the couple for a long time. Finally the two sides also left e-mail addresses to each other.
4. ___________ 5. ___________ 6. ____________
learning
British
expressions
Soon after he returned home, Grandpa Lin received a special letter from the couple. The letter 7 (write) both in English and Chinese. The couple 8 (encourage) him to learn English well. From then on, Grandpa Lin continued working hard at English and he made a decision to hold on to his dream.
7. _____________ 8. _____________
was written
encouraged
Grandpa Lin often tries to talk with his friends in English on WeChat. 9 he’s old, he’s positive and seems never to be out. We hope more old people can 10 (be) like Grandpa Lin. Never too old to learn.
9. _________________ 10. ________________
Though/Although
be
话题15 理财消费
一、完形填空 (2024 济南三模)
Every month, Julia and her cousins would go for the big family meal at their 1 house. On each visit, their grandpa would give them a few 2 . Then all the children would run off to buy sweets. One day, he gathered the children together.
( )1. A. grandparents’ B. friends’ C. cousins’ D. parents’
( )2. A. cups B. coins C. toys D. sweets
A
B
He said, “Let’s have a competition to see who can manage money 3 . At the end of the year, tell me 4 you have used your money.”
Ruben and Nico, the two smallest kids, 5 spending their money all on sweets as usual. Every time, they would show off their sweets in front of the other children.
( )3. A. directly B. easily C. quickly D. wisely
( )4. A. how B. why C. that D. when
( )5. A. suggested B. refused C. continued D. complained
D
A
C
Monty was a clever boy. He decided to manage his money by buying and selling things. Soon he made a lot of money 6 little effort. The way he was going, he would end up almost a 7 man. However, he began to 8 his money on more and more expensive things for himself. A few months later, he had 9 coins left.
( )6. A. in B. with C. of D. about
( )7. A. strong B. smart C. rich D. wonderful
( )8. A. spend B. take C. cost D. pay
( )9. A. many B. few C. half D. all
B
C
A
B
Alex 10 all the coins he was given and bought nothing. And at the end of the year he had collected more money than anyone. He was the 11 .
There was also Julia. Poor Julia didn’t have a coin on the day of the competition. She had spent all her coins on her secret plan.
( )10. A. wasted B. saved C. cost D. used
( )11. A. winner B. player C. ruler D. helper
B
A
Julia knew a poor violinist who played in the park, and she offered him all the coins for his violin lessons. 12 it wasn’t much money, on seeing Julia’s excitement, the violinist agreed. After a year, the violinist 13 her a violin so they two could play together in the park.
( )12. A. Unless B. Although C. Because D. If
( )13. A. wished B. showed C. bought D. lent
B
D
They were so 14 that she finally was able to afford a violin that belonged to her. Even better, she later became a very famous 15 .
So who do you think was the real winner?
( )14. A. careful B. helpful C. successful D. thankful
( )15. A. violinist B. policewoman
C. teacher D. artist
C
A
二、阅读还原 (2024 昆明联考三模)
Nowadays, different people have different opinions about money management (管理) for children.
1. ____________ Children should realize the importance of money. Because their parents work hard every day to earn money so that they can live a better life. And managing money is a necessary problem that children are going to face as they grow up. 2. ____________
G
A. Always keep your parents’ words in your heart.
B. But it didn’t mean I couldn’t spend money.
C. In this way, I developed a good spending habit.
D. They can learn it in their future life when they grow up.
E. So let’s help children manage money from an early age.
F. Parents try their best to provide a better environment for children.
G. Some people think that children should learn how to manage money.
E
However, other people disagree. They think children are too young to have a clear thought about money. 3. ____________ Besides, they really can’t control themselves when they see something they like. Children should pay more attention to study.
As for me, my parents told me that I should learn how to manage money when I was young. They were very strict about spending money. 4. ____________
D
A. Always keep your parents’ words in your heart.
B. But it didn’t mean I couldn’t spend money.
C. In this way, I developed a good spending habit.
D. They can learn it in their future life when they grow up.
E. So let’s help children manage money from an early age.
F. Parents try their best to provide a better environment for children.
G. Some people think that children should learn how to manage money.
B
They always told me if I just used up all the money on the first day, I would have no money to use in the following days. I knew they wanted me to use money wisely.
5. ____________
C
A. Always keep your parents’ words in your heart.
B. But it didn’t mean I couldn’t spend money.
C. In this way, I developed a good spending habit.
D. They can learn it in their future life when they grow up.
E. So let’s help children manage money from an early age.
F. Parents try their best to provide a better environment for children.
G. Some people think that children should learn how to manage money.
三、综合填空 (2024 枣庄二模)
When you are watching TV, you will notice that many famous stars make the ads on TV. Many people believe them because they are famous. 1 , have you ever thought whether the ads are real or not?
In the past few years, lots of stars 2 (be) on TV as spokesmen (代言人) of some products. People spent much money on these products, but 3 (final) , many of them were not like what the stars said.
1. _____________2. _____________ 3. _____________
However
have been
finally
Many people aren’t 4 (satisfy) with the famous actors for making the ads after accidents.
What are the public’s 5 (idea) about the famous people making ads on TV? Do you agree that the famous people should take responsibility if the products have 6 (some) problem?
4. _____________ 5. _____________ 6. _____________
satisfied
ideas
any
A research shows that about 36% think it isn’t the 7 (star) fault (过错), but they all think stars should give out the money they got from the ads to the charity (慈善机构). More than 34% think stars must take responsibility, or they will 8 (punish) .
7. _____________ 8. _____________
stars’
be punished
So we should be more 9 (care) when buying things advertised (做广告) by stars. We must find what these things are really like instead 10 listening to what the stars say. Think it over before we make a decision.
9. _____________ 10. _____________
careful
of
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