专项6 阅读表达（任务型阅读）-外研版八年级上册期末专项

原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 专项 6 阅读表达（任务型阅读） 答案解析 Passage 1 1．They can run up to 70 kilometers an hour. 2．Because they travel a long way during migration. 3．She tracks all the different kinds of seabirds in the refuge. 4．She learned about wildlife, forestry, biology, zoology, botany and ecology. 5．Yes. The first reason is that I am interested in birds. What’s more, I think birds are important in the ecological environment so I want to protect them. 【导语】本文主要介绍了鸟类生物学家的工作。 1．根据“Ostriches can’t fly, but they can run up to 70 kilometers an hour!”可知鸵鸟每小时能跑 70 公里。故填 They can run up to 70 kilometers an hour. 2．根据“Some kinds of birds are dying off because they travel a long way during migration”可知有 些种类的鸟正在灭绝，因为它们在迁徙过程中要走很长的路。故填Because they travel a long way during migration. 3．根据“She tracks (追踪) all the different kinds of seabirds in the refuge”可知她追踪保护区里各 种各样的海鸟。故填 She tracks all the different kinds of seabirds in the refuge. 4．根据“To become a bird biologist, Dr. Flint studied many fields that all connect. She learned about wildlife, forestry, biology, zoology (the study of animals), botany (the study of plants), and ecology” 可知她学习了野生动物、林业、生物学、动物学、植物学和生态学。故填 She learned about wildlife, forestry, biology, zoology, botany and ecology. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为 Yes. The first reason is that I am interested in birds. What’s more, I think birds are important in the ecological environment so I want to protect them. Passage 2 6．Cheetahs. 7．They set eight cheetahs free in Kuno National Park in September 2022. 8．The project hopes to get about 40 cheetahs to live in Kuno. 9．Cheetahs will face some problems in Kuno National Park. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 10．I don’t agree. Because cheetahs might not have enough food and that many of them will die.（答 案合理即可） 【导语】本文主要讲述了猎豹是否应该生活库诺国家公园的优缺点。 6．根据“Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals,”可知，猎豹是世界上跑得最快的陆地动物， 故填 Cheetahs. 7．根据“They set eight cheetahs free in Kuno National Park in September 2022.”可知，2022年 9 月，他们在库诺国家公园放生了 8只猎豹，故填 They set eight cheetahs free in Kuno National Park in September 2022. 8．根据“India plans to spend about $ 11 million on ‘Project Cheetah’ over the next five years. The project hopes to get about 40 cheetahs to live in Kuno.”可知，该项目希望能让大约 40只猎豹生活 在库诺，故填 The project hopes to get about 40 cheetahs to live in Kuno. 9．根据“But cheetahs will face some problems in Kuno National Park. ”可知，主语讲述了猎豹在 库诺国家公园将面临一些问题，故填 Cheetahs will face some problems in Kuno National Park. 10．开放性问题，答案合理即可。参考答案为：我不同意把猎豹带回印度，因为可能没有足够 的食物，很多猎豹会死亡，故填 I don’t agree. Because cheetahs might not have enough food and that many of them will die. Passage 3 11．Yes, they can. 12．Sharks will run away from the path of the storm. 13．By counting the number of chirps in 14 seconds, and adding 40. 14．Because animals are able to sense more about the environment when the weather is changing. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了大自然中的动物是如何预报天气的。 11．根据“Other animals behave strangely before a storm too... wolves howl (嚎叫) because their ears can sense the pressure change.”可知，可以通过狼的嚎叫预测暴风雨。故填 Yes, they can. 12．根据“Before a hurricane, sharks will run away from the path of the storm...”可知，飓风来临前， 鲨鱼会从飓风路径上游走。故填 Sharks will run away from the path of the storm. 13．根据“To get the exact temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (℉), count the number of chirps in 14 seconds, and add 40.”可知，要想知道具体的温度，就需要数一下 14秒内的鸣叫次数，然后加 上 40。故填 By counting the number of chirps in 14 seconds, and adding 40. 14．根据“...but some are based on animals that seem to sense (感觉到) more about our environment 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 3 than we do.”可知，动物能够预测天气是当天气变化的时候，动物们更能感受到环境。故填 Because animals are able to sense more about the environment when the weather is changing. Passage 4 15．At least five kinds of fruits and vegetables each day. 16．Because exercise not only helps burn calories but also keep the heart strong and improves feelings. 17．They can listen to soft music or reading a book. 18．I will eat more fruits and vegetables, get enough sleep and do exercise regularly. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了青少年饮食起居方面的四条建议。 15．根据“Scientists suggest that teens should get at least five kinds of fruits and vegetables each day.” 可知青少年一天至少吃五种水果蔬菜。故填 At least five kinds of fruits and vegetables each day. 16．根据“Exercise does more than just burn calories. Taking part in sports helps keep the heart strong and improves feelings.”可知运动有助于燃烧卡路里，有助于心脏健康还可以改善情绪。故填 Because exercise not only helps burn calories but also keep the heart strong and improves feelings. 17．根据“Quiet time activities may include listening to soft music or reading a book.”可知学生可以 听轻音乐或者看书。故填 They can listen to soft music or reading a book. 18．根据“Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables...Get Your Body Moving...Watch What You Drink...Get Enough Sleep”可知关注饮食运动，可以保持健康。故填 I will eat more fruits and vegetables, get enough sleep and do exercise regularly. Passage 5 19．A haptic suit. 20．By feeling vibrations (which match different sounds in the music)./By experiencing touch through force and vibration. 21．At home. 22．本题属于开放性试题， 言之有理即可。 I think it is helpful/good/wonderful/useful. Because it helps deaf people enjoy concert/is an example of how new technology offers more excitement/helps deaf kids build sound memories/happens at so many different levels and creates a 3D-surround experience. 【导语】本文主要介绍了 Patrick Hanlon发明的触觉反馈套装，它使力量和振动体验触摸音乐。 并介绍了这种震动服的工作方式、技术研发过程以及未来的应用前景。 19．根据第二段“Patrick Hanlon is a sound expert. He invents a haptic suit (触觉反馈套装). ”可知， 专家 Patrick Hanlon发明了触觉反馈套装。故填 A haptic suit. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 4 20．根据第一段“It allows its user to experience touch through force and vibration (震动).”及第三段 “People wearing the suit can enjoy a concert by feeling vibrations which match different sounds in the music.”可知，这个套装允许用户通过力量和振动体验触摸或者说可以通过感受与音乐中不 同声音相匹配的振动来享受音乐会的乐趣。故填 By feeling vibrations (which match different sounds in the music)./By experiencing touch through force and vibration。 21．根据第四段“ ‘I love this idea and I really hope to enjoy live music at home in the future,’ she said.”可知， Liza Matta希望将来能在家享受现场音乐。故填 At home。 22．本题是一道开放性试题，答案言之有理即可，注意至少两个理由。参考答案为：I think it is helpful/good/wonderful/useful. Because it helps deaf people enjoy concert./Because it is an example of how new technology offers more excitement./Because it helps deaf kids build sound memories. Passage 6 23．Be confident. 24．Practise using your English. 25．Language learning experience. 26． The first suggestion is the most helpful for me. Because I am a very introverted girl and always unsure of myself. I’m afraid of making mistakes. If I can be more confident and learn from my mistakes, I will make great progress in my foreign language study.（本题为开放性试题，言之成理 即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。就外语学习这个问题，给我们提出了几点建议。 23．根据“First, feel confident about learning English.”可知，首先，对学习英语要自信。故答案 为 Be confident. 24．根据“Second, practise using your English. For example, you can write a diary every day. ... In addition, try to speak English every day. You can practise with your classmates after class. ...”可知， 要练习英语，才能提高写作和口语能力。故答案为 Practise using your English. 25．根据“Third, keep a record of your language learning experience. You can write your learning experience in your diary.”可知，你可以把你的学习经历写在日记里。此处的 it指的是“语言学习 经历”。故答案为 Language learning experience. 26．分析题目要求可知，指出哪个建议对你最有帮助，并说明原因。故答案为 The first suggestion is the most helpful for me. Because I am a very introverted girl and always unsure of myself. I’m afraid of making mistakes. If I can be more confident and learn from my mistakes, I will make great progress in my foreign language study.（本题为开放性试题，言之成理即可） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 5 Passage 7 27．He is an excellent English learner from China. 28．Because he was surprised by his classmate’s great spoken English. 29．He practiced phonetic symbols hundreds of times every day by listening to records. 30．I learn English by listening to the radio and repeat. I also watch English movies and listen to English songs. Of course I listen to the teacher carefully and learn grammer. I always practice speaking with my friends. 【导语】本文主要讲了赖世雄学习英语的故事。 27．根据“That’s a perfect saying for Lai Shixiong, an excellent English learner from China, to describe his experience of learning English well.”可知赖世雄是一位来自中国的优秀的英语学习 者。故填 He is an excellent English learner from China. 28．根据“Surprised by his classmate’s great spoken English, Lai decided to start learning English from the beginning.”可知赖世雄决定从头开始学英语，是因为被他同学出色的英语口语所震惊。 故填 Because he was surprised by his classmate’s great spoken English. 29．根据“To correct his pronunciation, Lai practiced phonetic symbols (音标) hundreds of times every day by listening to records.”可知为了纠正他的发音，赖每天通过听录音练习音标数百次。 故填 He practiced phonetic symbols hundreds of times every day by listening to records. 30．开放性试题，根据自身情况作答，答案不唯一。故填 I learn English by listening to the radio and repeat. I also watch English movies and listen to English songs. Of course I listen to the teacher carefully and learn grammer. I always practice speaking with my friends. Passage 8 31．I have to find safe routs to get away quickly first. 32．No, I can’t. 33．The heavy smoke. 34．According to the passage, the most important thing I should remember is that nothing is more important than my life. If I am in a fire, I will find safe routs to get away quickly. If I am in the taller floors of the building, I won’t use the lift. I will run out along the stairs. From the lower floors of the building, I will jump out through the window if it is necessary. 【导语】本文讲述了在发生火灾时，如何保护自己安全逃离现场，强调了生命的重要性。 31．根据第二段“When the fire happens, the first thing you must do is to find safe routs (路线) to get away quickly.”可知，当发生火灾时，首先要做的是找到安全的路线迅速逃离，故填 I have to find safe routs to get away quickly first. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 32．根据第二段“If you are in the taller floors of the building, you can’t use the lift.”可知，发生火 灾时，不能使用电梯，故填 No, I can’t. 33．根据第三段“In fact, most of the people in fires die from the heavy smoke.”可知，火灾中，大 多数人死于浓烟，故填 The heavy smoke. 34．根据第四段“Remember: Nothing is more important than your life.”可知，发生火灾时，要记 住的最重要的事是没有什么比你的生命更重要；第二问的答案不唯一，结合实际，言之成理即 可，答案不可少于 30词。参考答案为 According to the passage, the most important thing I should remember is that nothing is more important than my life. If I am in a fire, I will find safe routs to get away quickly. If I am in the taller floors of the building, I won’t use the lift. I will run out along the stairs. From the lower floors of the building, I will jump out through the window if it is necessary. Passage 9 35．(His younger brother) Su Zhe. 36．Because crops were harvested during that period. 37．Family reunion. 38．We often have a big dinner, then we enjoy the full moon, eat moon cakes and fruit, share the stories and express the best wishes for the family members who live far away. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中秋节的习俗。 35．根据“in his well-known poem to his younger brother Su Zhe.”可知这首诗是写给弟弟苏辙。故 填(His younger brother) Su Zhe. 36．根据“In ancient China, that day was a harvest (收获) festival because crops were harvested during that period”可知在中国古代，这一天是丰收节，因为农作物是在这一时期收割的。故填 Because crops were harvested during that period. 37．根据“The full moon and mooncakes stand for family reunion”可知满月和月饼代表家庭团聚。 故填 Family reunion. 38．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为We often have a big dinner, then we enjoy the full moon, eat moon cakes and fruit, share the stories and express the best wishes for the family members who live far away. Passage 10 39．It changes from minute to minute, 40．It’s always interesting. 41．Because they can never be certain what’s going to happen. 42．Yes, I do. Because it changes from minute to minute and it’s always interesting./No, I don’t. Because it changes so much that I don’t know what’s going to 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 7 happen. 【导语】本文主要讲述了英国天气的多变。 39．根据“It changes from minute to minute, so it’s always interesting.”可知英国的天气每分钟都在 变化。故填 It changes from minute to minute. 40．根据“It changes from minute to minute, so it’s always interesting.”可知英国的天气每分钟都在 变化，总是很有趣。故填 It’s always interesting. 41．根据“Last week, Ann really understood why everyone is so concerned (关注) about the weather: you can never be certain what’s going to happen.”可知，每个人都如此关心天气，因为人们永远无 法确定将会发生什么。故填 Because they can never be certain what’s going to happen. 42．本题为开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填 Yes, I do. Because it changes from minute to minute and it’s always interesting./No, I don’t. Because it changes so much that I don’t know what’s going to happen. Passage 11 43．About 2 months. 44．Winter. 45．Because autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. 46．I like autumn best. Not only is it beautiful, but also it’s an enjoyable time when people enjoy their fruits of labor. When autumn approaches, the beauty of nature is breathtaking with leaves turning into diverse colors of red, orange and purple. 【导语】本文主要讲述了北京四个季节的气候。 43．根据“To visit this city in spring (from early April to the end of May)”可知，北京春天大约持续 两个月，故填 About 2 months. 44．根据“To visit this city in spring (from early April to the end of May)”，“Summer (from early June to mid-September) is very hot with much rain.”，“The short but beautiful autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) is travellers’ favourite.”和“This city has a cold, dry and long winter from early November to the next March.”可知，冬天是最长的季节，故填Winter. 45．根据“Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine.”可知，秋天是游览北 京的最佳时间，是因为这个城市的秋天气温温和，阳光充足，故填 Because autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. 46．开放性作答，结合实际，言之成理即可，答案至少 30个词。参考答案为 I like autumn best. Not only is it beautiful, but also it’s an enjoyable time when people enjoy their fruits of labor. When 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 8 autumn approaches, the beauty of nature is breathtaking with leaves turning into diverse colors of red, orange and purple. Passage 12 47．Martha and her father got on the train first. 48．They usually went to visit their grandparents by car. 49．The train really goes fast. 50．Because she can talk to two children face to face instead of turning around. I enjoy traveling by bike with my companions because it is a leisurely way of traveling. It can make people slow down, see more scenery, cultivate their character, and be more environmentally friendly. 【导语】本文讲了作者和家人去看望祖父母，详细介绍了他们去的方式，及其父亲喜欢坐火车 的原因等。 47．根据“Martha waited for a while until her father held her hand. They walked onto the train together. Her mother and brother walked behind them.”可知，玛莎等了一会儿，直到她父亲握住 她的手。他们一起走上火车。她的母亲和弟弟走在他们身后。因此玛莎和她父亲先上的火车。 故填Martha and her father got on the train first. 48．根据“They usually went there by car.”可知，他们通常开车去那里祖父母家。故填 They usually went to visit their grandparents by car. 49．根据“‘The train really goes fast,’ said Brian, ‘I like that best of all...’ ”可知，布瑞恩喜欢火车开 得快，that指代“火车开得快”。故填 The train really goes fast. 50．根据“I can talk to my two children face to face instead of turning around.”可知，妈妈喜欢坐火 车是因为她可以和她的两个孩子面对面交谈，而不需要转身。第二个和第三个问题是开放性问 题，言之有理即可。故填 Because she can talk to two children face to face instead of turning around. I enjoy traveling by bike with my companions because it is a leisurely way of traveling. It can make people slow down, see more scenery, cultivate their character, and be more environmentally friendly. Passage 13 51．A kind of television program. 52．In the 1990s in America. 53．Their job is to find their favorite students and help them be the winner. 54．本问题是开放性问题，回答合理即可。 【导语】本文讲述了真人秀，介绍了《中国好声音》。 51．根据“The reality show (真人秀) is a kind of television program.”可知真人秀是电视节目的一 种，故填 A kind of television program. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 9 52．根据“The first reality show came out in the 1990s in America.”第一个真人秀节目于 20世纪 90年代在美国问世。故填 In the 1990s in America. 53．根据“Their job is to find their favorite students and help them be the winner.”可知他们的工作 是找到他们最喜欢的学生，并帮助他们成为赢家。故填 Their job is to find their favorite students and help them be the winner. 54．本问题是开放性问题，回答合理即可。 Passage 14 55．8/Eight. 56．Water. 57．Because his wish became true./Because his seven sons all turned into ravens. 58．Behind the door. 59．a girl and her seven brothers./seven ravens. 【导语】本文讲述了小姑娘的七个哥哥因为父亲的一句无心诅咒，变成了七只乌鸦飞走了，妹 妹长大后，决定走遍天涯去寻找哥哥。 55．根据“Long long ago, there lived a man. He had seven sons and a girl.”可知，这个人有 8个孩 子。故填 8/Eight. 56．根据“One day the man needed some water, so he sent the seven brothers to a well (井) in the forest with a water jug (壶) to get it.”可知，前文提到了这个人需要水，后文说到了让 7个儿子去 井里打水，因此 it指的是“水”。故填Water. 57．根据父亲说的“I wish they were all turned into ravens (乌鸦)!”以及“And when the father looked up, he saw seven black birds flying away. The father was shocked (震惊的). But it was too late.”可 知因为他的诅咒成真了/他的七个儿子都变成了乌鸦。故填 Because his wish became true./Because his seven sons all turned into ravens. 58．根据“The girl hid behind the door and watched.”可知，女孩躲在门后。故填 Behind the door. 59．通读全文，本文讲述了小姑娘的七个哥哥因为父亲的一句无心诅咒，变成了七只乌鸦飞走 了，妹妹长大后，决定走遍天涯去寻找哥哥，因此文章是关于“一个女孩和她的七个哥哥/7只 乌鸦”的故事。故填 a girl and her seven brothers./seven ravens. Passage 15 60．A farm boy. 61．Tony found an old piano while cleaning a building for Mr Wood’s new car. 62．但是工厂和商店都不想要托尼。 63．Mr Gordon offered to teach him for free. 64．First, he was talented, which enabled him to teach himself to play the piano. The second is that he met a music teacher, Mr. Gordon, who taught him music for free and helped him realize his dream. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 10 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个名叫托尼的小男孩最后成为一名音乐家的故事。 60．根据“Mr Wood, the farmer, gave Tony a job. Though it was hard work, Tony liked being a farm boy”可知，伍德先生给托尼一个农场男孩的工作，故填 A farm boy. 61．根据“One day, while cleaning a building for Mr Wood’s new car, Tony found an old piano.”可知， 托尼为伍德先生的新车打扫房子的时候发现了一架旧钢琴。故填 Tony found an old piano while cleaning a building for Mr Wood’s new car. 62．But“但是”；neither...nor...“既不……也不……”；factory“工厂”；shop“商店”；wanted Tony“想 要托尼”。故填：但是工厂和商店都不想要托尼。 63．根据“He thought Tony was talented and offered to teach him for free”可知，戈登先生免费教汤 姆弹钢琴，故填Mr Gordon offered to teach him for free. 64．根据“He thought Tony was talented and offered to teach him for free. Mr and Mrs Woods agreed and said they would help Tony on his musical journey. Tony worked hard and practiced piano every evening.”可知，托尼成为著名钢琴家的原因有两个：一是他具有天赋和才能，这使他能够自学 弹奏钢琴；二是他遇到了一位善良的音乐教师戈登先生，后者免费教他音乐，并帮助他实现了 梦想。故填 First, he was talented, which enabled him to teach himself to play the piano. The second is that he met a music teacher, Mr. Gordon, who taught him music for free and helped him realize his dream. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 专项 6 阅读表达（任务型阅读） Passage 1 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Helping Birds in a Changing World Do you think birds are interesting? Do you like spending time outdoors? Do you care about wildlife and the environment (环境)? If you answered yes to these questions, you might think about becoming a bird biologist. Bird biologists are scientists who study birds. Birds are interesting for many reasons. Birds have a lot in common, but at the same time, they can be very different from one another. All birds have feathers, and most of them can fly. They are in different sizes from hummingbirds smaller than your fist (拳头 ) to ostriches taller than the tallest person. Ostriches can’t fly, but they can run up to 70 kilometers an hour! Bird biologists work to understand more about birds, their habits, and their homes. Some kinds of birds are dying off because they travel a long way during migration (迁徙 ). In North America, birds travel to northern places in the summer and to more southern places for the winter. Bird biologists are studying how and where birds get hurt along the way and trying to help them. But that’s not all bird biologists do! Beth Flint is a bird biologist in a wildlife refuge (保护区) near Hawaii. She tracks (追踪) all the different kinds of seabirds in the refuge. She enjoys working outside, but she also works in an office. She reads research studies about all the animals in the wildlife refuge, and makes plans to help protect them, especially the birds. She talks to volunteers about the wildlife in the refuge, too. To become a bird biologist, Dr. Flint studied many fields that all connect. She learned about wildlife, forestry, biology, zoology (the study of animals), botany (the study of plants), and ecology (生态学). Her interest in seabirds started when she was a student. She saw a photo of Atlantic Puffins on a rock and wanted to learn more about them. You never know where your interests may lead (引领 ) you. They may lead you to become a scientist who studies wildlife! 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 ostrich 1．How fast can ostriches run? 2．Why are some kinds of birds dying off? 3．What does Beth Flint do outside in the wildlife refuge? 4．What did Beth Flint learn about to become a bird biologist? 5．Would you like to become a bird biologist? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 2 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 India Works to Bring Cheetahs Back Cheetahs Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals, died out in India over 70 years ago. Now, a new project(项目) is working to bring cheetahs back to India. Asian cheetahs lived all over India a long time ago. But by 1952, they were said to be gone forever. One of the main reasons was that people took a lot of cheetahs’ natural land. People also killed them for their spotted skins(有斑点的皮) . Since 1952, people have tried to get cheetahs to go back to India. They set eight cheetahs free 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 3 in Kuno National Park in September 2022. The cheetahs that were set free were not Asian cheetahs but African cheetahs. They are a gift from Namibia’s government. But the number of African cheetahs has also been going down. Now, there are only about 8,000 left. Some scientists believe that bringing cheetahs back to India will help keep them from dying out. Kuno is a 289-square-mile protected area. But there is no fence around it, so the cheetahs will be free to walk into nearby forests as well. There will be tracking collars (追踪项圈) on all of the cheetahs. India plans to spend about $ 11 million on “Project Cheetah” over the next five years. The project hopes to get about 40 cheetahs to live in Kuno. South Africa sent a second group of 12 cheetahs. They arrived in October. But cheetahs will face some problems in Kuno National Park. And not everyone thinks that “Project Cheetah” will work. Before the cheetah project was given the green light, India was preparing Kuno as a place for Asian lions. Some scientists say Kuno is better for lions than cheetahs. Cheetahs need open areas with hiding places, such as grasslands. But some scientists point out that Kuno has more forests than grasslands. Valmik Thapar, who is famous for working to protect tigers, says, “This area is full of leopards(美洲豹) and hyenas(鬣狗), which are two of the cheetah’s biggest enemies(敌人 ).” He also worries that the cheetahs might not have enough food and that many of them will die. 6．What are the world’s fastest land animals? 7．What happened in Kuno National Park in September 2022? 8．How many cheetahs does “Project Cheetah” hope to get to live in Kuno? 9．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? 10．What do you think of the idea of bringing cheetahs back to India? Why do you think so? 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 4 Passage 3 Can a cricket really tell you the temperature outside? Do fish know if it’s going to be a cold winter? You’ve probably heard stories about animals that can predict (预测) the weather. Some of the sayings, like, “if a cat sits with its back to the fire, hard weather can be expected” may sound silly or unbelievable, but some are based on animals that seem to sense ( 感 觉 到 ) more about our environment than we do. Do animals tell us when a storm is coming? Birds react to the drop in air pressure (气压) before a storm by flying low, and not flying at all an hour or so before the storm hits. Other animals behave strangely before a storm too. Insects stay close to the ground and wolves howl (嚎叫) because their ears can sense the pressure change. Before a hurricane, sharks will run away from the path of the storm, although they hardly ever leave their home waters. Seabirds also know they should fly inland. While not really “weather,” earthquakes are also something that animals can predict. You may have heard stories about animals and earthquakes: many are far more sensitive to earthquakes than humans. Unusual animal behavior sometimes can tell us what is about to happen. After the 2005 tsunami in Sri Lanka, it was reported that very few animals were killed. Many of them were also acting strangely the day before the tsunami hit. It seems that they knew something was coming and ran to safety. A good rule is, if the animals are running away, you probably should too. The sound of crickets chirping (鸣叫) can tell you summer is near, but do you know that it can also tell you how hot it is? Crickets are cold-blooded so when the temperature in the air changes, the 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 5 cricket’s body temperature changes with it. As the temperature rises, the cricket’s metabolism (新陈 代谢 ) increases. When the heat rises, crickets chirp. To get the exact temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (℉), count the number of chirps in 14 seconds, and add 40. Do you have a tried and true weather animal that predicts the weather? 11．Can wolves predict a storm? 12．What will sharks do before a hurricane? 13．How can we know the exact temperature from a cricket? 14．Why can animals predict the weather? Passage 4 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The teenage years are an important time for teenagers to grow in bodies and minds. The teenage years are also a time when teenagers form habits that can last a lifetime. Here are some pieces of healthy living advice for teenagers to follow. Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables Scientists suggest that teens should get at least five kinds of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables provide（提供）important vitamins teens’ bodies need to grow well. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables also helps keep teens full without providing more calories that can lead to overweight. Get Your Body Moving Exercise does more than just burn calories. Taking part in sports helps keep the heart strong and improves feelings. According to the Kids Health, a website presented by the Nemours Foundation, teens should take part in at least 60 minutes of exercise every day. Watch What You Drink Teens’ bodies are almost two-thirds water, so drinking enough water is important. Teenagers should drink 8 glasses of water every day, according to the British Nutrition Foundation. That 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 number grows for teens who take part in sports or are especially active. Other good drinks include （包含）100 percent fruit juice and low-fat milk. Sugary drinks should be limited or excluded from the meals completely as they provide more sugar and empty calories. Get Enough Sleep According to the scientists, teenagers need at least nine hours of sleep each night. Teens should also have at least an hour of “quiet time” before bedtime. The goal is for all phones or computers to be turned off for the night so that the brains and bodies can get relaxed. Quiet time activities may include listening to soft music or reading a book. 15．How many kinds of fruits and vegetables does a teenager should eat each day? 16．Why should teenagers do exercise every day according to the passage? 17．What quiet activities can students do before bedtime? 18．How do you follow one of these healthy living suggestions in your daily life? Passage 5 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 What if you could experience music in your body, rather than hear it through your ears? That’s the idea behind Patrick Hanlon’s invention. Patrick Hanlon is a sound expert. He invents a haptic suit (触觉反馈套装). It gives us a new way to listen to music. The suit has a vest and two bands. It allows its user to experience touch through force and vibration (震动). This invention is produced by a technology company named Music: Not Impossible. Hanlon is a co-founder of it. The goal of the company is to help everyone experience live music performances, even if they cannot hear with their ears. People wearing the suit can enjoy a concert by feeling 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 7 vibrations which match different sounds in the music. Violins vibrate in the chest. Cello and bass shake around the stomach. Horns are felt in the shoulders, and singings are felt in the arms. Hanlon brought his invention to a recent concert in New York. Audiences had the chance to try on the suits. “When you see it in people’s eyes, it’s magical,” Hanlon said. Jay Zimmerman, who lost his hearing, was one of the audiences. He thinks the suits are an example of how new technology offers more excitement. He hopes that soon these inventions will help deaf kids build sound memories. Liza Matta also attended the concert and tried on the suit, though she is not hard of hearing. “I love this idea and I really hope to enjoy live music at home in the future,” she said. “It happens at so many different levels and creates a 3D-surround experience.” The suits can be used with different types of music, from rock to disco by changing the vibration points. Zimmerman is excited about the high-tech, but he knows there’s still a long way to go. He says the goal is to be able to hear a soft violin and it will be so beautiful to his body and his mind that he would cry. That is also a big dream for Hanlon and his team. 19．What does Patrick Hanlon invent? 20．How can people enjoy a concert with the help of the invention? 21．Where does Liza Matta hope to enjoy live music in the future? 22．What do you think of this invention? Why do you think so? (Give at least 2 reasons.) Passage 6 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Learning a New Language Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to help you learn 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 8 English more easily and to make your leaning more interesting. First, feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient (耐心). You don’t have to understand everything all at once. Often you will make mistakes when you are learning something new. We can learn from our mistakes. Second, practise using your English. For example, you can write a diary every day. Soon, you will feel more comfortable writing your ideas in English. After several weeks, your writing will improve. In addition, try to speak English every day. You can practise with your classmates after class. You might make mistakes, but it’s no worry. Gradually (渐渐地) you will feel confident when you write and speak in English. Third, keep a record (纪录) of your language learning experience. You can write your learning experience in your diary. After each class, think about it. Do you answer questions correctly in class? Do you understand the teacher? Perhaps the lesson is a bit difficult, but you can try to understand it. Write these reflections (反思) in your diary. You should be confident about learning English. You should believe that you can do it. It is important to practise every day. You can make a record of your achievements (成就). Make learning English fun, and have more confidence in yourself. 23．What is the first suggestion about learning a new language? 24．According to the passage, how can you improve your writing and speaking? 25．What does “it” refer to? 26．Which suggestion is the most helpful for you? Why? Write at least 30 words. Passage 7 阅读短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。 As we all know, “No pain, no gain”. That’s a perfect saying for Lai Shixiong, an excellent English learner from China, to describe his experience of learning English well. Like many speakers who are not from English-speaking countries, Lai failed when he first 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 9 started learning English. When he was in high school, he once got a very low mark of 7 in an English test. The full mark was 100. He almost gave up English, but after he entered a military school (军校), he met a classmate who was good at English. Surprised by his classmate’s great spoken English, Lai decided to start learning English from the beginning. As he wrote down his experience in the diary, “I saw myself as a baby who had just started to learn a language.” To correct his pronunciation, Lai practiced phonetic symbols (音标 ) hundreds of times every day by listening to records. When he was able to pronounce words, Lai said he began to practice conversations (对话). Not being able to find someone to practice with, Lai created learning atmosphere (氛围) on his own. “I just talked to myself as if I were in a conversation,” he said. Lai also thought of ways to improve his skills. He used English to describe everything he saw. He even translated (翻译) speeches when he went to class meetings at the military school. He also read and listened to English news to learn new expressions. “There is no other way to learning language well. You have to practice,” Lai said. 27．Who is Lai Shixiong? 28．Why did Lai Shixiong decide to start learning English? 29．How did Lai improve his pronunciation? 30．How do you learn English? Share your way(s)! Write 30 words or more. Passage 8 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Fire is useful and important to us. You use it to cook meals every day. But if you are not careful, the fire may dangerous anytime. Many people get hurt or die in fires. So knowing how to protect yourself in the fire is very important. When the fire happens, the first thing you must do is to find safe routs (路线 ) to get away quickly. If you are in the taller floors of the building, you can’t use the lift. You should run out along 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 10 the stairs. From the lower floors of the building, you can jump out through the window if it is necessary. If you can’t get out of the room, you must be careful of the smoke. In fact, most of the people in fires die from the heavy smoke. Find something wet to cover your nose and mouth. Keep low to the ground, and you will take in less smoke. And you can also open the window, keep your head outside to get fresh air and shout for help. Remember: Nothing is more important than your life. You must leave everything behind, your money, your pets and so on. After you’re out, don’t go back for anything. Follow these ways, and you can keep safe in the fire. 31．What do you have to do first when the fire happens? 32．Can you use the lift in the fire? 33．What causes most of the people in fires to lose their lives? 34．What is the most important thing you should remember in the fire according to the passage? What will you do if you are in a fire? (at least 30 words) Passage 9 “May we all be blessed with longevity. Though miles apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon together,” (但愿人长久，千里共蝉娟) wrote Su Shi, a poet during the Song Dynasty, in his well-known poem to his younger brother Su Zhe. The moon is at its brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar (阴历). On this day, people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. In ancient China, that day was a harvest (收获) festival because crops were harvested during that period. Just like Thanksgiving in Western countries, families also try to get together for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Usually, no matter how far away or how busy they are, people will try to return home for the celebration. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 11 The Mid-Autumn Festival has its own special food just as other traditional Chinese holidays. People eat mooncakes with fillings such as sugar and eggs. The round shape of the cake makes it look like the full moon. The full moon and mooncakes stand for family reunion (团聚). On that night, with the beautiful moon in the sky, people enjoy the full moon, eat mooncakes, share the stories and express the best wishes for the family members and friends who live far. 35．Who did Su Shi write the poem for in Paragraph One? 36．Why was the Mid-Autumn Festival a harvest festival in ancient China? 37．What do the full moon and mooncakes stand for? 38．How do your family spend the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival? (Write thirty words or more.) Passage 10 English Weather People always talk about the weather in England and this is not surprising. It changes from minute to minute, so it’s always interesting. Someone once wisely remarked (评论 ) that other countries have a climate (气候), but England just has weather! Ann was amused by (被……逗乐了) all this talk at first, but she has got used to it now. Last week, Ann really understood why everyone is so concerned (关注) about the weather: you can never be certain what’s going to happen. Though it was spring, there was a very heavy snowfall. As usual, no one expected it. The pipes (管子) in many houses were frozen (冻); trains failed to run; cars went shrunk (减少); there were many accidents on the roads; lots of people slipped (滑) on the icy pavements (人行道 ) and got hurt; the weather forecast was very bad. Everyone complained gloomily (沮丧地), “What awful weather we’re having! Haven’t seen anything like it!” and so on. And then, suddenly, the sun came out, the snow melted (融化) and it was spring again. “Typical (典型的)! Just typical!” Gretel remarked. “From the way you talk about the weather, Ann” Mr. Clark said, “anyone would think you were English.” 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 12 39．How does the weather in England change? 40．How is the weather in England according to the passage? 41．Why is everyone so concerned (关注) about the weather? 42．Do you like the weather in England? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 11 There are four seasons in Beijing, the capital of China—short windy spring, long hot summer, pleasant cool autumn and long chilly winter. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. September and October with the pleasant and cool weather are thought to be the best time to visit this city. Spring To visit this city in spring (from early April to the end of May), you need to bring lightweight clothing: long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts, plus one or two jackets and sweaters. It is warm, windy and dry but the temperature changes sharply between the day and the night. Dress warmly when going out at night. Also guard (保护) yourselves against sandstorms with sunglasses. Summer Summer (from early June to mid-September) is very hot with much rain. This calls for thin clothes as the temperature in July and August ranges between 30℃ and 40℃. Short and heavy rainstorms may come suddenly in the afternoon on sunny days. Autumn The short but beautiful autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) is travellers’ favourite. Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. Long-sleeved shirts and thin-coats are necessary for autumn. From late October the temperature comes down sharply, so warm clothing is a must. Winter This city has a cold, dry and long winter from early November to the next March. The chilly 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 13 days never let up (缓和) despite (尽管) sunny days. The average temperature in December, January and February is below 0℃. Be sure to wear woollen sweaters and thick coats in winter. 43．How long is spring in Beijing? 44．Which is the longest season in Beijing? 45．Why is autumn the best time to visit Beijing? 46．Which is your favourite season? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 12 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 The train made a lot of noise as it came to a stop at the station. Martha waited for a while until her father held her hand. They walked onto the train together. Her mother and brother walked behind them. This was the first train ride for Martha and her brother Brian. They would take the train to visit their grandparents. They usually went there by car. But today, Mum and Dad wanted to try a different way. They walked to the middle of the train. They found some seats and sat down. A few minutes later, the train began to move. Martha and Brian felt a little nervous, but their parents said they would enjoy the ride. Dad said he liked the train ride because he didn’t need to drive all the time. Mum added, “I can talk to my two children face to face instead of turning around.” When the children heard their parents’ words, they felt relaxed. “The train isn’t as noisy as I thought it would be,” said Martha, “and I can stand up and walk around. I believe I can see everything through the windows.” “The train really goes fast,” said Brian, “I like that best of all. If we get on the train in the morning, we can see grandparents before lunch. I can’t wait to enjoy their apple pie!” 47．According to the passage, who got on the train first? 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 14 48．How did Martha and Brian usually go to visit their grandparents? 49．What does the underlined word “that” refer to (指代)? 50．Why did Mum like the train ride? What way do you like when you travel? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 13 阅读短文，根据短文回答问题 The reality show (真人秀 ) is a kind of television program. Usually a reality show has many series (集). And it can be on TV for many years. The reality show is different from other kinds of TV shows. Because it shows the life of common people and no actors or actresses play in it. It often shows true stories that happen in people’s daily life. So many people like to watch reality shows. The first reality show came out in the 1990s in America. At that time, the most famous and popular reality show was Survivor. It was popular not only in America, but also around the world. Reality shows also show different kinds of competitions. For example, there’s a Chinese reality show called The voice of China (中国好声音). In this show, there are four famous Chinese singers. Their job is to find their favorite students and help them be the winner. The show is very successful. Many people like to watch it. 51．What is the reality show? 52．When and where did the first reality show come out? 53．What do the four famous Chinese singers do in The voice of China? 54．Do you like the reality show? Why? 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 15 Passage 14 Long long ago, there lived a man. He had seven sons and a girl. The girl was very beautiful. One day the man needed some water, so he sent the seven brothers to a well (井) in the forest with a water jug (壶) to get it. Once there, the boys began to fight and the water jug fell into the well. They were afraid to go home. Hours passed. “Where are those boys?” shouted the father. “Maybe they are playing a game and have forgotten about the water. I wish they were all turned into ravens (乌鸦)!” And when the father looked up, he saw seven black birds flying away. The father was shocked (震惊的). But it was too late. Later, the girl grew up. She decided to find her brothers. For years, she searched and did not stop. Finally, she found their home. She opened the front door, went inside and waited. Later that day, the ravens returned for their meal. The girl hid behind the door and watched. Just at that time, one of the ravens said, “I wish our sister were here and then we could be free.” Hearing this, the girl ran to them, and suddenly the ravens became humans again. 根据短文内容回答问题： 55．How many children did the man have? 56．What does the underlined word “it” in Para I refer to (指代)? 57．Why was the father shocked? 58．Where did the girl hide? 59．What is the passage mainly about? It’s about a story of 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 16 Passage 15 There was a little boy called Tony. He didn’t like school, but he loved music lessons every Tuesday. Tony’s family was poor, and he was the eldest of the six children, so he had to leave school and find a job at thirteen. But neither the factory nor the shop wanted Tony. Tony and his mother took a bus from town to a farm. They enjoyed the countryside with green fields and flowers. Mr Wood, the farmer, gave Tony a job. Though it was hard work, Tony liked being a farm boy. Pip and John, who visited during the summer holiday, also loved farming. One day, while cleaning a building for Mr Wood’s new car, Tony found an old piano. He never learned how to play the piano, but his fingers began to move up and down the keys naturally. Since Mr Wood didn’t want the piano any more, Tony was so happy that he tried to find a new home for it. The next day, Tony found an open school and decided to put the piano there for a while. Tony played the piano every evening and learned to read music (乐谱) with Linda, Mr wood’s daughter. Mr Gordon, who was a kind music teacher, heard Tony playing one day. He thought Tony was talented and offered to teach him for free. Mr and Mrs Woods agreed and said they would help Tony on his musical journey. Tony worked hard and practiced piano every evening. Later, Tony entered a music competition and performed beautifully and won the competition. He went to music college and became a famous musician later. He married Linda and had a happy life. 60．What job did Mr Wood give Tony? 61．Where did Tony find an old piano? 62．Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese. 63．How did Mr Gordon help Tony? 64．Why did Tony become a famous pianist? (List at least two reasons)