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2025年初中英语时文阅读（四） 文章导读 【阅读理解】议论文，说明文 A篇：中国人民的好朋友-- Evan Kail。不惧生死捐赠日本南京大屠杀罪证的相册，来中国旅行受到热烈欢迎，也为促进中美文化交流和相互理解作出贡献。 B篇：特朗普上台， 他的关税计划会有哪些影响？ C篇：长征12号火箭首飞成功，标志着中国商业航天发射和宽带卫星网络建设的新进展。 D篇： 通过AI 模型进行验证，30个月大的孩子开始创造句子，此成果有助于语言教学。 E篇：探索极简主义在当下流行和优缺点，指出过度极简可能有不良影响，倡导年轻人找平衡 F篇：Hopecore标签的流行反映了当代社交媒体上对积极内容的需求增加。用户在面对生活压力和挑战时，往往需要一些正能量的内容来激励自己， 【阅读理解】记叙文：记叙文：洗涤心灵，启迪智慧，传播正能量 的故事 G篇：生活中总会出现一些问题，对于问题我们不必过于焦虑和纠结，有些问题会随时间自然解决。 【完形填空】 关注自我，着眼当下，并落实行动。文章告诉我们要勇敢追求和实现自己的人生理想。 【语法填空】 冬至——中国传统节气。体现了家庭与传统在中国文化中的重要性以及文化传承的力量。 阅读理解A Evan Kail, a 35-year-old American who runs a pawnshop（当铺）, has a very special connection with China. It all started when he got an old photo album from one of his followers two years ago. The album was from World War II and had photos of China back then. Some of the photos showed the really bad things the Japanese invaders did during the war, like the Nanjing Massacre（南京大屠杀）. When Evan saw these photos, he felt really sad. He thought these photos were so important that they shouldn't be in private hands. So, he made a video about the album on TikTok and it got a lot of attention, especially from Chinese people. Then he decided to donate the album to China. Because of this kind act, the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago gave him a very special gift—a state gift porcelain. He became the only living international friend to receive such an honor. This year, Evan came to China for a month-long visit. He started his trip in Beijing on November 16. Before he even got here, a lot of people in China knew about his visit and welcomed him on social media. They invited him to visit different places. When he was in Beijing, he went to the Temple of Heaven and opened a copy of the photo album. He was thinking about how much things have changed in the past 90 years. He also visited the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. He said he was really excited to be in these places where the photos in the album were taken. After Beijing, he went to Tianjin, Shanghai, and Nanjing. In Nanjing, he went to the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. He said this trip was going to be one of the most unforgettable experiences in his life. He also said that China is different from what he heard in the US. For example, he found that Beijing is a very clean city, but in US media, it's sometimes described as dirty and polluted. Evan's interest in WWII （二战）began a long time ago because his grandfather was a captain in the US military in the Pacific. But he didn't know much about China before. So in the past two years, he started to learn about China. He read books about Chinese history and culture and even studied Mandarin. He thinks a lot of people in the US don't know much about China and only get little bits of information from the news. He wants to change that. He believes that peace between the two countries comes from good communication and understanding, and the best way to do that is through culture. So he is trying to be a bridge between China and the US, to bring the two countries closer and let people from both sides understand each other better. He is really excited about this journey and hopes it's just the beginning of a long and friendly relationship between the two great nations. 1.What was in the old photo album that Evan Kail got? A. Photos of his grandfather in the US military. B. Photos of the beautiful scenery in China. C. Photos of the crimes committed by Japanese invaders during WWII. D. Photos of the development of his pawnshop. 2.What could be the possible reasons why Evan Kail was welcomed in China A. The Chinese people are always friendly to foreigners. B. His donation of the photo album was highly appreciated. C. Chinese people like Americans who study Mandarin. D. He is a famous social media star in the US. 3.Why does Evan Kail want to be a bridge between China and the US? A. Because his grandfather asked him to do so. B. Because he wants to make money by promoting cultural exchange. C. Because he hopes to become more popular in both countries. D. Because he believes better understanding can bring peace and he wants to improve the relationship. 4.Which of the following best summarizes Evan Kail's role in Sino-US relations? A. A curious traveler exploring the cultural differences. B. A heroic figure who corrected historical mistakes. C. A cultural envoy promoting mutual understanding. D. A businessperson seeking new opportunities. 5.What is the main idea of this article? A. The history of the Nanjing Massacre and how Evan Kail helped to spread it. B. Evan Kail's travels in China and his love for Chinese culture. C. The differences between China and the US as seen by Evan Kail. D. Evan Kail's donation and his efforts to promote cultural exchange between China and the US. 阅读理解B Since Donald Trump’s election win in November, one word has been in the news a lot around the world: tariffs (关税). Trump has promised to make tariffs a key focus of his second term. He wants a 10 percent baseline (基准) tariff on all US imports and a 60 percent tariff on Chinese goods, according to CBS News. He also threatened to put tariffs on countries such as Mexico and Canada. But what are tariffs? A tariff is a tax a country puts on goods imported (进口) from abroad, explained The Guardian. While Trump claims (声称) foreign countries pay these tariffs, they are actually paid by US companies importing the goods, with the costs often passed on to consumers (消费者). Tariffs aim to protect industries in the US but also raise prices for groceries. Another often-ignored part is that Trump plans to use tariffs to make up for $7.5 trillion (about 55 trillion yuan) in government revenue (收入) lost from new and permanent tax cuts (永久性减税) over the next 10 years, The Guardian noted. The effect of these tariffs on consumers could be serious. Economists have argued that tariffs can lead to inflation (通货膨胀), making goods more expensive, CNN reported. The Peterson Institute for International Economics estimates (估计) Trump’s planned tariffs would cost the average US family over $2,600 each year. This policy is especially confusing since the top three countries Trump plans to put tariffs on – Canada, Mexico and China – are also the US’ biggest trading partners. These three countries made up 43 percent of imports in 2023, worth more than $1.3 trillion, according to the US Census Bureau. These important goods include oil from Canada and avocados (牛油果) and cars produced in Mexico. Therefore, targeting (针对) these countries with tariffs would greatly harm the US economy itself. While tariffs can protect certain industries in some cases, they often disrupt (扰乱) global trade in the process. Retaliatory (报复性的) tariffs from targeted countries risk causing greater tensions (紧张局势) and economic losses. Canada and Mexico, for example, have already suggested they plan to retaliate with tariffs of their own, which could further reduce demand (需求) for US goods abroad. As Liu Pengyu, spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, put it: “No one will win a trade war.” 1. According to the passage, who will actually pay the increased tariffs proposed by Trump? A. The US government. B. US companies and consumers. C. The exporting countries’ companies. D. The exporting countries’ governments. 2. What is one of the purposes of Trump’s proposed tariffs, according to The Guardian? A. To boost US exports. B. To reduce grocery prices. C. To attract foreign investment. D. To cover government revenue lost from tax cuts. 3. Why would targeting Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs be harmful to the US economy? A. They are the largest exporters to the US. B. They offer cheaper goods. C. They are major trading partners of the US. D. They always support US tariff policies. 4. What is Liu Pengyu’s opinion on a trade war? A. Negative. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Neutral. 阅读理解C ROOOOAAARRRRR! China’s newest carrier rocket (运载火箭), the Long March 12, made its first flight on Nov 30 in Hainan. It is special in many ways. The Long March 12 is the first Chinese rocket with a diameter (直径) of 3.8 meters. Most Chinese rockets are 3.35 meters wide, a limit set in the 1960s for transporting things by rail. A wider body allows the rocket to hold 30 percent more propellant (推进剂) and carry heavier things, said Wu Jialin, one of the engineers who helped make the rocket. The launch also used a new technology called tethered release technology (牵制释放技术). Before, rockets would launch as soon as they had enough thrust (推力). Now, with the new technology, rockets don’t just take off straight away. They stay still for a short time. During this time, workers quickly check for problems. If everything looks good, the rocket is then launched. This makes sure that both the rocket and things on the ground are safe, Xie Li from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp told CCTV. More importantly, the Long March 12 is the first rocket launched at China’s first commercial launch site (商业发射场), the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. The site has two launch towers. The No 2 tower can launch over 10 kinds of rockets, different from government-run sites’ towers that can only launch one kind. This is possible because the tower uses an interface (接口) for different rocket sizes, Chief Commander Yan Liqing told Science and Technology Daily.  The Long March 12 will help China build broadband satellite networks (宽带卫星网络) to provide internet to areas away from big cities across the country, reported South China Morning Post. 1. According to Paragraph 2, how is the Long March 12 different from most other Chinese rockets? A. It is lighter. B. It is wider. C. It is greener. D. It is longer. 2. Why is the tethered release technology helpful to launch a rocket? A. It gives the rocket more thrust.   B. It lets the rocket take off straight away. C. It helps the workers find a safer launch site.   D. It allows for quick problem checks before launch. 3. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. China’s first commercial launch site. B. Different launch towers in the world.  C. How the launch site was chosen. D. What technology was used in the launch. 4. What is the main purpose of the recent launch? A. To test the tethered release technology. B. To renew the limit set for transporting things by rail. C. To test the newly built commercial launch site. D. To improve the internet connection across China. 5. What is the structure of the passage?  阅读理解D When babies are really young, they like to copy what their parents say. But at some point, they start becoming “creators”. So when does this change happen? According to a new study by scientists from the University of Chicago in the US, English-speaking children start making their own sentences at about 2.5 years old. To do this, kids need to first understand the rules of the language. For English, one important rule is that determiners (限定词), like “a” and “the”, go in front of nouns (名词). For 90 minutes every four months, the scientists recorded 64 English-speaking children talking with their parents. The scientists found that at around 30 months old, kids started using both “a” and “the” in front of the same noun, for example, “dog”. This showed that they understood the determiner-noun language pattern (模式). What’s more, they were using the pattern to create more expressions their parents had never said. But the recordings cannot cover everything the kids hear and say each day. So, the scientists developed an AI model to double-check their findings. Like a human child, the model could find language patterns in the recordings and predict the words to come. “For the most part, it does what the kid does,” Susan Goldin-Meadow, one of the scientists, told Neuroscience News. The team then waited to see when the model produced its first new determiner-noun phrase (短语). The result agreed with the 30-month timeframe (时间表).  The findings further scientists’ understanding of language learning. It can also help better teach kids with special needs, such as those learning sign language, wrote the scientists in their paper. 1. What does “creators” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Children who make their own decisions. B. Children who can understand a language. C. Children who copy their parents’ words. D. Children who make their own sentences. 2. How did scientists know that children create rather than copy sentences? A. By checking if they can read and write. B. By checking if they can make complete sentences. C. By seeing if they produce new determiner-noun phrases. D. By seeing if they understand most rules of the English language.  3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. How scientists prepared for the study. B. How scientists did the study and what results they got. C. What language patterns children prefer to use. D. What the determiner-noun language pattern is. 4. How did the AI model help in the study? A. It showed how children learn language rules. B. It explained why children use the determiner-noun pattern. C. It predicted when children start making their own sentences. D. It discovered how children can express themselves with a few words.  5. Why did scientists do the study? A. To study the timeframe of children’s growth. B. To look deeper into the process of language learning. C. To test the use of AI models in scientific studies. D. To help children better understand sign language.  阅读理解E Have you ever heard of minimalism（极简主义）? It is the practice of making life easier by decluttering (整理) and letting go, trying to make life simpler and happier. For example, minimalists throw away things they don’t need and focus on building strong friendships instead of having too many friends they don’t care much about. This year, minimalism has become more popular, with many people sharing their minimalist habits online. According to Taizhou Daily, the topic “minimalism” on Xiaohongshu has already reached over 3.1 billion views. “It helps me think about why I care so much about material things instead of myself,” one user shared. While minimalism has its good points, I believe it also has some problems. Minimalists often try to control every part of their lives, which can lead to worrying too much and chasing perfection. “To avoid buying things I don’t need, I spend too much time looking at the good and bad sides instead of just deciding,” one person shared online. “I’ve done this before; it’s a waste of time.” The pressure to make every part of life perfect can make people feel nervous and stressed. When they can’t keep up with this idea, they may feel upset. Some young people even take minimalism too far. Besides cutting extra spending, they might cut back on social activities and spend less time with others. “When a person leads a minimalist life without making friends and going after things they like, it can hurt their emotional resilience,” said Chen Junjie, vice-president of the Yuhuan Psychological Health Association. Without a strong support system, people may feel lonely and miss out on help when facing challenges. This can hold them back from trying new things or dreaming big, hurting their creativity and excitement for life in the process. In short, while minimalism encourages people to live more carefully, taking it too far can make life feel less rich. Young people should try to find a middle ground, living simply while staying active and connected. 1. According to the article, what is a common practice among minimalists? A. Collecting valuable items. B. Keeping just a few close friends. C. Organizing their belongings regularly. D. Seeking new experiences frequently. 2. Why do some minimalists feel stressed, according to the article? A. They aim to do everything perfectly. B. They struggle to afford basic necessities. C. They have trouble making decisions. D. They often compare themselves to others.  3. According to Chen Junjie, how can taking minimalism too far affect young people? A. It can encourage risky behavior. B. It can lead to serious health problems. C. It can weaken their ability to handle emotions. D. It can stop them from expressing themselves. 4. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward minimalism? A. Negative. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Neutral. 阅读理解F In our world, there's so much bad news all the time. Sometimes, we just need something to make us feel better. There are some simple words like "Life is beautiful", "I'm so proud of you", "Relax, keep going. Success is on the other side" and "Be kind for no reason". These words look simple, but actually, they are really important for a new trend on TikTok. It's called "hopecore". India Black, who makes things for hopecore, says it's about making good connections stronger and making us like the world around us more. This trend wants to stop people from always looking at bad news. Black thinks hopecore is not just being happy without a reason. It's about celebrating all the good things, big or small, and believing that good days will come. Hopecore videos usually look and feel the same. Louisa McGillicuddy, who is in charge of TikTok trends, says these videos are like scrapbook slide shows. They have nice words, pictures, drawings, poetry and screenshots. TikTok's photo mode lets people put 35 pictures together to make a warm slideshow. Many of these videos have calm or nice music. Old movie and TV scenes and beautiful views also make people feel good and warm. By the start of 2024, there were about 200,000 hopecore videos on TikTok. And this number is still getting bigger. These videos get a lot of likes and comments. People also save them a lot. This means when people feel sad, they use hopecore videos to feel better. They save these videos like they are saving good feelings for later. Finally, hopecore is a way to deal with the sad side of social media. Black said people are not as close to the real world as before because they look at screens too much. She said hopecore can make people get close to the world again, get hope back and remember there is a beautiful world if they just look around. 1. What is the main purpose of “hopecore” on TikTok? A. To help people feel less lonely. B. To spread bad news. C. To share entertaining and humorous videos. D. To bring more positivity to people’s lives. 2. What elements are commonly found in hopecore videos? A. Cheerful, loud music. B. Scary stories and dark images. C. Images of nature and quotes. D. Scenes of everyday life and work. 3. Why do some users save hopecore videos, according to McGillicuddy? A. To share them with friends later. B. To find comfort during hard times. C. To learn how to make similar videos. D. To save them for educational purposes. 4. What is the main focus of the article? A. The rise of the hopecore trend on TikTok. B. The importance of positive connections. C. How to make hopecore videos. D. The role of content creators in TikTok trends. 阅读理解G In a village near a desert lived a young and successful businessman, named James. Despite having a lot, he often felt unhappy due to the endless challenges he faced. One day, a wise old man came to the village with 100 camels. It’s said he could solve any problem. James went to see him and said, “I’m very unhappy with my life. I always have business worries, family troubles and health problems. Please tell me how to make them disappear.” The old man smiled and said, “I’ll give you an answer tomorrow morning. But first, can you do a small thing for me?” James agreed. The old man asked him to take care of the 100 camels for the night, making sure that they all sat down and rested before he could go to sleep. The next morning, the old man asked James how his night went. James said sadly, “I didn’t sleep at all. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get all the camels to sit together. Even if I managed to get some camels to sit on one side, a few others would stand on the other side.”  “That’s true. As noticed last night, some camels sat down on their own, while others required some effort, and yet many camels did not sit even after considerable effort. If you had come back later, you would have seen that some of the camels, even though they didn’t sit at first, eventually sat down on their own,” the old man said. James nodded. The old man continued, “Problems are just like camels – some problems get solved by themselves, some get solved when you put in some effort, and some do not get solved even after you have tried your best. Leave such problems to time. At the right time, these problems themselves will come to an end.” James felt a sense of understanding. It completely changed the way he saw life’s challenges. 1. What troubled James? A. He didn’t have enough to live a better life. B. He felt unhappy about endless problems. C. He didn’t like his wife or other family members. D. He didn’t know how to get away from business.  2. What did the old man ask James to do that night? A. Think about his question carefully.  B. Watch the camels in case they were lost. C. Make all of the camels rest at the same time. D. Make sure the old man could sleep well. 3. How might James have felt that night? A. Excited.        B. Annoyed.  C. Scared.         D. Bored.  4. What method did the old man use to teach James?  A. Explaining the scientific reasons behind problems. B. Giving an example of common people’s lives.  C. Comparing problems to camels sleeping. D. By showing the importance of working hard.  5. What did James learn from it? A. All problems can be solved with effort. B. Problems should be unnoticed until they disappear. C. Problems are like puzzles, endless and challenging. D. Some problems resolve themselves over time. 完形填空 When I was turning thirty years old, a friend asked me to share my biggest 1 in life. It only took me a minute to say I most regretted not completing college. I explained that I was considered to be 2 in school, got great grades, and had big dreams. 3 finishing university, I felt like I was not only letting myself down, but also everyone who believed in me. My friend said, “Why not now?” But with a son in primary school, a busy job, and lots of other responsibilities at home, I had a million 4 . The one I thought was the strongest: If I went back, I would be thirty-two when I graduated. What I heard was something I would never forget: “You’re going to be thirty-two anyway .” Looking back, I feel it’s the 5 and wisest advice I have ever received. I would turn thirty-two with a college degree or without one anyway. So I 6 to continue my study. I graduated from university 7 and felt proud of myself. And I have reviewed this 8 many times. I believe it’s never too late for me to do anything except becoming a teenager. Do I really want to 9 my first book in my forties? I’m going to be forty anyway. Do I really want to run a half marathon in my fifties? I’m going to be fifty anyway. Do I really want to travel around the world in my sixties? I’m going to be sixty anyway. I hope you never hear me say, “I’m too old for that.” Instead, I hope you hear me say, “I’m going to be seventy anyway.” It’s never too 10 to start something new, to do all those things that you’ve been wishing to do. 1. A. regret B. happiness C. role D. success 2. A. lovely B. polite C. smart D. friendly 3. A. Giving up B. Making up C. Ending up D. Taking up 4. A. ways B. reasons C. chances D. steps 5. A. simplest B. funniest C. strangest D. coldest 6. A. happened B. decided C. helped D. failed 7. A. smoothly B. patiently C. silently D. suddenly 8. A. activity B. promise C. plan D. suggestion 9. A. read B. write C. buy D. choose 10. A. dangerous B. poor C. late D. slow 语法填空 Winter Solstice is one of the 24 solar terms in China which falls on December 22nd or 23rd. It is the very day in North Hemisphere （北半球）with the shortest day and the longest night all year round. Right after it, the daytime becomes increasingly longer and the coldest weather starts to spread all the places in the 1_________ (north)part of the globe. We Chinese always call it “jinjiu”, which means once Winter Solstice comes, we will have to meet the coldest time ahead. 2._________ it is also regarded as the first day of winter, too. Being a traditional holiday as well, Winter Solstice has a history of more than 2,500 years. It 3._________( start) from the Spring and Autumn Period, and became a big event in the Tang and Song Dynasties. On this day, farmers took a rest 4.__________ (enjoy )the great harvest after a year of hard work. Not only common people, but also the emperors celebrated it to welcome the coming year, so it was seen as 5.__________ important time as the Spring Festival. During the Winter Solstice, many families come together. They make 6_________(they) homes look festive with beautiful decorations. Then they sit around and share a delicious warm meal. Some families also choose to visit temples. They light incense and pray 7.__________(sincere) for good luck and good health in the upcoming year. Nowadays, Winter Solstice 8___________ (celebrate) in different eating customs. In the North, it is said that Zhang Zhongjing, a respected doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, made dumplings which were 9._________ the shape of ears with fillings of a medical purpose, in order to prevent them from frostbite (冻伤）on ears. In Southern China, however, people prefer sweet dumplings, rice balls and long noodles 10.________can express their good wishes. In fact, the Winter Solstice is not just about the change of season. It is a wonderful festival that vividly shows how important family and traditions are in Chinese culture. It's a time when everyone feels the warmth of family and the power of cultural heritage. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025年初中英语时文阅读（四） 文章导读 【阅读理解】议论文，说明文 A篇：中国人民的好朋友-- Evan Kail。不惧生死捐赠日本南京大屠杀罪证的相册，来中国旅行受到热烈欢迎，也为促进中美文化交流和相互理解作出贡献。 B篇：特朗普上台， 他的关税计划会有哪些影响？ C篇：长征12号火箭首飞成功，标志着中国商业航天发射和宽带卫星网络建设的新进展。 D篇： 通过AI 模型进行验证，30个月大的孩子开始创造句子，此成果有助于语言教学。 E篇：探索极简主义在当下流行和优缺点，指出过度极简可能有不良影响，倡导年轻人找平衡 F篇：Hopecore标签的流行反映了当代社交媒体上对积极内容的需求增加。用户在面对生活压力和挑战时，往往需要一些正能量的内容来激励自己， 【阅读理解】记叙文：记叙文：洗涤心灵，启迪智慧，传播正能量 的故事 G篇：生活中总会出现一些问题，对于问题我们不必过于焦虑和纠结，有些问题会随时间自然解决。 【完形填空】 关注自我，着眼当下，并落实行动。文章告诉我们要勇敢追求和实现自己的人生理想。 【语法填空】 冬至——中国传统节气。体现了家庭与传统在中国文化中的重要性以及文化传承的力量。 阅读理解A Evan Kail, a 35-year-old American who runs a pawnshop（当铺）, has a very special connection with China. It all started when he got an old photo album from one of his followers two years ago. The album was from World War II and had photos of China back then. Some of the photos showed the really bad things the Japanese invaders did during the war, like the Nanjing Massacre（南京大屠杀）. When Evan saw these photos, he felt really sad. He thought these photos were so important that they shouldn't be in private hands. So, he made a video about the album on TikTok and it got a lot of attention, especially from Chinese people. Then he decided to donate the album to China. Because of this kind act, the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago gave him a very special gift—a state gift porcelain. He became the only living international friend to receive such an honor. This year, Evan came to China for a month-long visit. He started his trip in Beijing on November 16. Before he even got here, a lot of people in China knew about his visit and welcomed him on social media. They invited him to visit different places. When he was in Beijing, he went to the Temple of Heaven and opened a copy of the photo album. He was thinking about how much things have changed in the past 90 years. He also visited the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. He said he was really excited to be in these places where the photos in the album were taken. After Beijing, he went to Tianjin, Shanghai, and Nanjing. In Nanjing, he went to the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. He said this trip was going to be one of the most unforgettable experiences in his life. He also said that China is different from what he heard in the US. For example, he found that Beijing is a very clean city, but in US media, it's sometimes described as dirty and polluted. Evan's interest in WWII （二战）began a long time ago because his grandfather was a captain in the US military in the Pacific. But he didn't know much about China before. So in the past two years, he started to learn about China. He read books about Chinese history and culture and even studied Mandarin. He thinks a lot of people in the US don't know much about China and only get little bits of information from the news. He wants to change that. He believes that peace between the two countries comes from good communication and understanding, and the best way to do that is through culture. So he is trying to be a bridge between China and the US, to bring the two countries closer and let people from both sides understand each other better. He is really excited about this journey and hopes it's just the beginning of a long and friendly relationship between the two great nations. 1.What was in the old photo album that Evan Kail got? A. Photos of his grandfather in the US military. B. Photos of the beautiful scenery in China. C. Photos of the crimes committed by Japanese invaders during WWII. D. Photos of the development of his pawnshop. 2.What could be the possible reasons why Evan Kail was welcomed in China A. The Chinese people are always friendly to foreigners. B. His donation of the photo album was highly appreciated. C. Chinese people like Americans who study Mandarin. D. He is a famous social media star in the US. 3.Why does Evan Kail want to be a bridge between China and the US? A. Because his grandfather asked him to do so. B. Because he wants to make money by promoting cultural exchange. C. Because he hopes to become more popular in both countries. D. Because he believes better understanding can bring peace and he wants to improve the relationship. 4.Which of the following best summarizes Evan Kail's role in Sino-US relations? A. A curious traveler exploring the cultural differences. B. A heroic figure who corrected historical mistakes. C. A cultural envoy promoting mutual understanding. D. A businessperson seeking new opportunities. 5.What is the main idea of this article? A. The history of the Nanjing Massacre and how Evan Kail helped to spread it. B. Evan Kail's travels in China and his love for Chinese culture. C. The differences between China and the US as seen by Evan Kail. D. Evan Kail's donation and his efforts to promote cultural exchange between China and the US. 【答案】CBDCD 【解析】35 岁美国当铺老板 Evan Kail 捐赠相册并努力促进中美文化交流和相互理解。 1.细节理解题。根据 “The album was from World War II and had photos of China back then. Some of the photos showed the really bad things the Japanese invaders did during the war, like the Nanjing Massacre（南京大屠杀）.” 可知相册里有二战期间日本侵略者罪行的照片。答案是 C。 2.推理判断题。由 “Then he decided to donate the album to China. Because of this kind act, the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago gave him a very special gift—a state gift porcelain.” 可知他捐赠相册的行为受到高度赞赏，这可能是他在中国受欢迎的原因。答案是 B。 3.细节理解题。根据 “He believes that peace between the two countries comes from good communication and understanding, and the best way to do that is through culture. So he is trying to be a bridge between China and the US” 可知他相信更好的理解能带来和平并且想要改善两国关系。答案是 D。 4.推理判断题。从 “He is trying to be a bridge between China and the US, to bring the two countries closer and let people from both sides understand each other better.” 可知他是在促进中美之间的相互理解，是一个文化使者的角色。答案是 C。 5.主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了 Evan Kail 捐赠相册以及他为促进中美文化交流所做的努力。答案是 D。 阅读理解B Since Donald Trump’s election win in November, one word has been in the news a lot around the world: tariffs (关税). Trump has promised to make tariffs a key focus of his second term. He wants a 10 percent baseline (基准) tariff on all US imports and a 60 percent tariff on Chinese goods, according to CBS News. He also threatened to put tariffs on countries such as Mexico and Canada. But what are tariffs? A tariff is a tax a country puts on goods imported (进口) from abroad, explained The Guardian. While Trump claims (声称) foreign countries pay these tariffs, they are actually paid by US companies importing the goods, with the costs often passed on to consumers (消费者). Tariffs aim to protect industries in the US but also raise prices for groceries. Another often-ignored part is that Trump plans to use tariffs to make up for $7.5 trillion (about 55 trillion yuan) in government revenue (收入) lost from new and permanent tax cuts (永久性减税) over the next 10 years, The Guardian noted. The effect of these tariffs on consumers could be serious. Economists have argued that tariffs can lead to inflation (通货膨胀), making goods more expensive, CNN reported. The Peterson Institute for International Economics estimates (估计) Trump’s planned tariffs would cost the average US family over $2,600 each year. This policy is especially confusing since the top three countries Trump plans to put tariffs on – Canada, Mexico and China – are also the US’ biggest trading partners. These three countries made up 43 percent of imports in 2023, worth more than $1.3 trillion, according to the US Census Bureau. These important goods include oil from Canada and avocados (牛油果) and cars produced in Mexico. Therefore, targeting (针对) these countries with tariffs would greatly harm the US economy itself. While tariffs can protect certain industries in some cases, they often disrupt (扰乱) global trade in the process. Retaliatory (报复性的) tariffs from targeted countries risk causing greater tensions (紧张局势) and economic losses. Canada and Mexico, for example, have already suggested they plan to retaliate with tariffs of their own, which could further reduce demand (需求) for US goods abroad. As Liu Pengyu, spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, put it: “No one will win a trade war.” 1. According to the passage, who will actually pay the increased tariffs proposed by Trump? A. The US government. B. US companies and consumers. C. The exporting countries’ companies. D. The exporting countries’ governments. 2. What is one of the purposes of Trump’s proposed tariffs, according to The Guardian? A. To boost US exports. B. To reduce grocery prices. C. To attract foreign investment. D. To cover government revenue lost from tax cuts. 3. Why would targeting Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs be harmful to the US economy? A. They are the largest exporters to the US. B. They offer cheaper goods. C. They are major trading partners of the US. D. They always support US tariff policies. 4. What is Liu Pengyu’s opinion on a trade war? A. Negative. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Neutral. 【答案】BDCA 【解析】特朗普拟提高关税，此举由美公司和消费者承担，还会损害美经济及全球贸易。 1.B 根据 “While Trump claims (声称) foreign countries pay these tariffs, they are actually paid by US companies importing the goods, with the costs often passed on to consumers (消费者).”（虽然特朗普声称外国支付这些关税，但实际上是由进口商品的美国公司支付，成本通常转嫁给消费者）可知，实际上是美国公司和消费者支付特朗普提出的增加的关税。答案是 B。 2.D 根据 “Another often - ignored part is that Trump plans to use tariffs to make up for$7.5 trillion (about 55 trillion yuan) in government revenue (收入) lost from new and permanent tax cuts (永久性减税) over the next 10 years, The Guardian noted.”（《卫报》指出，另一个经常被忽视的部分是，特朗普计划利用关税来弥补未来 10 年新的永久性减税造成的 7.5 万亿美元（约 55 万亿元人民币）的政府收入损失）可知，特朗普提出关税的目的之一是弥补减税造成的政府收入损失。答案是 D。 3.C 根据 “This policy is especially confusing since the top three countries Trump plans to put tariffs on – Canada, Mexico and China – are also the US’ biggest trading partners.”（这项政策尤其令人困惑，因为特朗普计划征收关税的前三个国家 —— 加拿大、墨西哥和中国 —— 也是美国最大的贸易伙伴）可知，对加拿大、墨西哥和中国征收关税对美国经济有害是因为它们是美国的主要贸易伙伴。答案是 C。 4.A 推理判断题。根据 “As Liu Pengyu, spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, put it: ‘No one will win a trade war.’”（正如中国驻美国大使馆发言人刘鹏宇所说：“没有人会在贸易战中获胜。”）可知，刘鹏宇对贸易战持否定态度。答案是 A。 阅读理解C ROOOOAAARRRRR! China’s newest carrier rocket (运载火箭), the Long March 12, made its first flight on Nov 30 in Hainan. It is special in many ways. The Long March 12 is the first Chinese rocket with a diameter (直径) of 3.8 meters. Most Chinese rockets are 3.35 meters wide, a limit set in the 1960s for transporting things by rail. A wider body allows the rocket to hold 30 percent more propellant (推进剂) and carry heavier things, said Wu Jialin, one of the engineers who helped make the rocket. The launch also used a new technology called tethered release technology (牵制释放技术). Before, rockets would launch as soon as they had enough thrust (推力). Now, with the new technology, rockets don’t just take off straight away. They stay still for a short time. During this time, workers quickly check for problems. If everything looks good, the rocket is then launched. This makes sure that both the rocket and things on the ground are safe, Xie Li from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp told CCTV. More importantly, the Long March 12 is the first rocket launched at China’s first commercial launch site (商业发射场), the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. The site has two launch towers. The No 2 tower can launch over 10 kinds of rockets, different from government-run sites’ towers that can only launch one kind. This is possible because the tower uses an interface (接口) for different rocket sizes, Chief Commander Yan Liqing told Science and Technology Daily.  The Long March 12 will help China build broadband satellite networks (宽带卫星网络) to provide internet to areas away from big cities across the country, reported South China Morning Post. 1. According to Paragraph 2, how is the Long March 12 different from most other Chinese rockets? A. It is lighter. B. It is wider. C. It is greener. D. It is longer. 2. Why is the tethered release technology helpful to launch a rocket? A. It gives the rocket more thrust.   B. It lets the rocket take off straight away. C. It helps the workers find a safer launch site.   D. It allows for quick problem checks before launch. 3. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. China’s first commercial launch site. B. Different launch towers in the world.  C. How the launch site was chosen. D. What technology was used in the launch. 4. What is the main purpose of the recent launch? A. To test the tethered release technology. B. To renew the limit set for transporting things by rail. C. To test the newly built commercial launch site. D. To improve the internet connection across China. 5. What is the structure of the passage?  【答案】BDADC 【解析】长征12号火箭首飞成功，标志着中国商业航天发射和宽带卫星网络建设的新进展。 1.B 根据第二段 "The Long March 12 is the first Chinese rocket with a diameter (直径) of 3.8 meters. Most Chinese rockets are 3.35 meters wide"（长征 12 号是中国第一枚直径为 3.8 米的火箭。大多数中国火箭宽 3.35 米）可知长征 12 号比其他火箭更宽。答案是 B。 2.D 根据第三段 "Now, with the new technology, rockets don’t just take off straight away. They stay still for a short time. During this time, workers quickly check for problems."（现在，有了这项新技术，火箭不会马上起飞。它们会静止一小段时间。在这段时间里，工作人员会迅速检查问题）可知牵制释放技术有助于在发射前快速检查问题。答案是 D。 3.A 第四段主要介绍了中国第一个商业发射场海南国际商业航天发射中心，包括它的两座发射塔等情况。答案是 A。 4.D 根据最后一段 "The Long March 12 will help China build broadband satellite networks (宽带卫星网络) to provide internet to areas away from big cities across the country"（长征 12 号将帮助中国建立宽带卫星网络，为全国远离大城市的地区提供互联网服务）可知此次发射的主要目的是改善中国的互联网连接。答案是 D。 5.C 文章第一段引出长征 12 号火箭首次发射；第二段介绍长征 12 号火箭的直径特点；第三段介绍发射使用的牵制释放技术；第四段介绍发射场；最后一段介绍发射的目的。所以结构是总分总。 阅读理解D When babies are really young, they like to copy what their parents say. But at some point, they start becoming “creators”. So when does this change happen? According to a new study by scientists from the University of Chicago in the US, English-speaking children start making their own sentences at about 2.5 years old. To do this, kids need to first understand the rules of the language. For English, one important rule is that determiners (限定词), like “a” and “the”, go in front of nouns (名词). For 90 minutes every four months, the scientists recorded 64 English-speaking children talking with their parents. The scientists found that at around 30 months old, kids started using both “a” and “the” in front of the same noun, for example, “dog”. This showed that they understood the determiner-noun language pattern (模式). What’s more, they were using the pattern to create more expressions their parents had never said. But the recordings cannot cover everything the kids hear and say each day. So, the scientists developed an AI model to double-check their findings. Like a human child, the model could find language patterns in the recordings and predict the words to come. “For the most part, it does what the kid does,” Susan Goldin-Meadow, one of the scientists, told Neuroscience News. The team then waited to see when the model produced its first new determiner-noun phrase (短语). The result agreed with the 30-month timeframe (时间表).  The findings further scientists’ understanding of language learning. It can also help better teach kids with special needs, such as those learning sign language, wrote the scientists in their paper. 1. What does “creators” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Children who make their own decisions. B. Children who can understand a language. C. Children who copy their parents’ words. D. Children who make their own sentences. 2. How did scientists know that children create rather than copy sentences? A. By checking if they can read and write. B. By checking if they can make complete sentences. C. By seeing if they produce new determiner-noun phrases. D. By seeing if they understand most rules of the English language.  3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. How scientists prepared for the study. B. How scientists did the study and what results they got. C. What language patterns children prefer to use. D. What the determiner-noun language pattern is. 4. How did the AI model help in the study? A. It showed how children learn language rules. B. It explained why children use the determiner-noun pattern. C. It predicted when children start making their own sentences. D. It discovered how children can express themselves with a few words.  5. Why did scientists do the study? A. To study the timeframe of children’s growth. B. To look deeper into the process of language learning. C. To test the use of AI models in scientific studies. D. To help children better understand sign language.  【答案】DCBCB 【解析】文章主要讲述了美国芝加哥大学科学家的一项新研究，约 30 个月大时开始创造自己的句子，科学家通过记录孩子与父母的对话并借助 AI 模型进行验证，这些发现有助于加深对语言学习过程的理解，也能帮助孩子的教学。 1.D. 在第1段中，“creators”指的是孩子们开始不仅仅模仿父母的话，而是开始自己创造句子的阶段。 科学家怎么知道孩子们是在创造而不是模仿句子？ 2.C. 科学家通过观察孩子们是否能够使用“a”和“the”在同一个名词前，以及是否能够创造出父母从未说过的新表达，来判断孩子们是否在创造句子。 3.B. 第3段描述了科学家如何记录64名说英语的孩子与父母交谈的情况，并发现孩子们在大约30个月大时开始理解并使用限定词-名词的语言模式。 4.C. AI模型通过在录音中找到语言模式，并预测接下来的词汇，帮助科学家验证了孩子们在大约30个月大时开始创造新的句子。 5.B. 科学家进行这项研究是为了进一步理解语言学习的过程，并且这项研究还可以帮助更好地教育有特殊需要的孩子，例如那些学习手语的孩子。 阅读理解E Have you ever heard of minimalism（极简主义）? It is the practice of making life easier by decluttering (整理) and letting go, trying to make life simpler and happier. For example, minimalists throw away things they don’t need and focus on building strong friendships instead of having too many friends they don’t care much about. This year, minimalism has become more popular, with many people sharing their minimalist habits online. According to Taizhou Daily, the topic “minimalism” on Xiaohongshu has already reached over 3.1 billion views. “It helps me think about why I care so much about material things instead of myself,” one user shared. While minimalism has its good points, I believe it also has some problems. Minimalists often try to control every part of their lives, which can lead to worrying too much and chasing perfection. “To avoid buying things I don’t need, I spend too much time looking at the good and bad sides instead of just deciding,” one person shared online. “I’ve done this before; it’s a waste of time.” The pressure to make every part of life perfect can make people feel nervous and stressed. When they can’t keep up with this idea, they may feel upset. Some young people even take minimalism too far. Besides cutting extra spending, they might cut back on social activities and spend less time with others. “When a person leads a minimalist life without making friends and going after things they like, it can hurt their emotional resilience,” said Chen Junjie, vice-president of the Yuhuan Psychological Health Association. Without a strong support system, people may feel lonely and miss out on help when facing challenges. This can hold them back from trying new things or dreaming big, hurting their creativity and excitement for life in the process. In short, while minimalism encourages people to live more carefully, taking it too far can make life feel less rich. Young people should try to find a middle ground, living simply while staying active and connected. 1. According to the article, what is a common practice among minimalists? A. Collecting valuable items. B. Keeping just a few close friends. C. Organizing their belongings regularly. D. Seeking new experiences frequently. 2. Why do some minimalists feel stressed, according to the article? A. They aim to do everything perfectly. B. They struggle to afford basic necessities. C. They have trouble making decisions. D. They often compare themselves to others.  3. According to Chen Junjie, how can taking minimalism too far affect young people? A. It can encourage risky behavior. B. It can lead to serious health problems. C. It can weaken their ability to handle emotions. D. It can stop them from expressing themselves. 4. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward minimalism? A. Negative. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Neutral. 【答案】BACD 【解析】极简主义通过简化生活和减少物品来提升幸福感，但过度追求可能导致生活缺乏丰富性和社交活动，影响情感韧性和创造力。年轻人应该寻找平衡，简单生活同时保持活跃和社交联系。 1.B 推理判断题。文章提到 “minimalists throw away things they don't need and focus on building strong friendships instead of having too many friends they don't care much about”，极简主义者会扔掉不需要的东西并且专注于建立牢固的友谊而不是拥有很多自己不太在乎的朋友，这意味着他们只保留少数亲密的朋友。A 选项收集有价值的物品，文章未提及；C 选项定期整理个人物品，文章虽提到整理，但这不是对这一问题的准确回答；D 选项频繁寻求新体验，文章也未提及。所以答案是 B。 2.A细节理解题。文中提到 “Minimalists often try to control every part of their lives, which can lead to worrying too much and chasing perfection” 以及 “The pressure to make every part of life perfect can make people feel nervous and stressed”，极简主义者试图控制生活的每个部分，追求完美，这种想要让生活各个部分都完美的压力会使他们感到紧张和有压力。所以答案是 A。 3. C 细节理解题。根据 “‘When a person leads a minimalist life without making friends and going after things they like, it can hurt their emotional resilience,’ said Chen Junjie”，陈俊杰说当一个人过着极简主义生活，不交朋友，不追求自己喜欢的东西时，会伤害他们的情绪适应能力。所以答案是 C。 4.D推理判断题。文章既提到了极简主义的优点，如 “it is the practice of making life easier by decluttering (整理) and letting go, trying to make life simpler and happier”，也提到了极简主义的问题，如 “while minimalism has its good points, I believe it also has some problems”，最后还建议年轻人找到一个中间地带，这表明作者对极简主义的态度是中立的。所以答案是 D。 阅读理解F In our world, there's so much bad news all the time. Sometimes, we just need something to make us feel better. There are some simple words like "Life is beautiful", "I'm so proud of you", "Relax, keep going. Success is on the other side" and "Be kind for no reason". These words look simple, but actually, they are really important for a new trend on TikTok. It's called "hopecore". India Black, who makes things for hopecore, says it's about making good connections stronger and making us like the world around us more. This trend wants to stop people from always looking at bad news. Black thinks hopecore is not just being happy without a reason. It's about celebrating all the good things, big or small, and believing that good days will come. Hopecore videos usually look and feel the same. Louisa McGillicuddy, who is in charge of TikTok trends, says these videos are like scrapbook slide shows. They have nice words, pictures, drawings, poetry and screenshots. TikTok's photo mode lets people put 35 pictures together to make a warm slideshow. Many of these videos have calm or nice music. Old movie and TV scenes and beautiful views also make people feel good and warm. By the start of 2024, there were about 200,000 hopecore videos on TikTok. And this number is still getting bigger. These videos get a lot of likes and comments. People also save them a lot. This means when people feel sad, they use hopecore videos to feel better. They save these videos like they are saving good feelings for later. Finally, hopecore is a way to deal with the sad side of social media. Black said people are not as close to the real world as before because they look at screens too much. She said hopecore can make people get close to the world again, get hope back and remember there is a beautiful world if they just look around. 1. What is the main purpose of “hopecore” on TikTok? A. To help people feel less lonely. B. To spread bad news. C. To share entertaining and humorous videos. D. To bring more positivity to people’s lives. 2. What elements are commonly found in hopecore videos? A. Cheerful, loud music. B. Scary stories and dark images. C. Images of nature and quotes. D. Scenes of everyday life and work. 3. Why do some users save hopecore videos, according to McGillicuddy? A. To share them with friends later. B. To find comfort during hard times. C. To learn how to make similar videos. D. To save them for educational purposes. 4. What is the main focus of the article? A. The rise of the hopecore trend on TikTok. B. The importance of positive connections. C. How to make hopecore videos. D. The role of content creators in TikTok trends. 【答案】DCBA 【解析】文章主要介绍了 TikTok 上 “hopecore” 趋势的兴起，包括目的、元素、受欢迎情况及积极意义。 1.D推理判断题。文章提到 “hopecore” 这个趋势是为了阻止人们总是关注坏消息，是关于庆祝所有大小美好的事物，相信美好的日子会到来，这都是在给人们的生活带来更多积极的东西。所以答案是 D。 2.C 细节理解题。根据文中 “Hopecore videos usually look and feel the same. Louisa McGillicuddy... They have nice words, pictures, drawings, poetry and screenshots. TikTok's photo mode lets people put 35 pictures together to make a warm slideshow. Many of these videos have calm or nice music. Old movie and TV scenes and beautiful views also make people feel good and warm.” 可知，这些视频有美好的话语、图片、绘画、诗歌、截图、平静或美好的音乐、老电影和电视场景以及美丽的景色等元素。所以答案是 C。 3.B 推理判断题。文中提到 “These videos get a lot of likes and comments. People also save them a lot. This means when people feel sad, they use hopecore videos to feel better. They save these videos like they are saving good feelings for later.”，说明人们保存这些视频是为了在艰难时刻找到安慰。所以答案是 B。 4. A推理判断题。文章主要讲述了 TikTok 上 “hopecore” 趋势的兴起，包括它的目的、视频包含的元素、视频的受欢迎程度等。所以答案是 A。 阅读理解G In a village near a desert lived a young and successful businessman, named James. Despite having a lot, he often felt unhappy due to the endless challenges he faced. One day, a wise old man came to the village with 100 camels. It’s said he could solve any problem. James went to see him and said, “I’m very unhappy with my life. I always have business worries, family troubles and health problems. Please tell me how to make them disappear.” The old man smiled and said, “I’ll give you an answer tomorrow morning. But first, can you do a small thing for me?” James agreed. The old man asked him to take care of the 100 camels for the night, making sure that they all sat down and rested before he could go to sleep. The next morning, the old man asked James how his night went. James said sadly, “I didn’t sleep at all. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get all the camels to sit together. Even if I managed to get some camels to sit on one side, a few others would stand on the other side.”  “That’s true. As noticed last night, some camels sat down on their own, while others required some effort, and yet many camels did not sit even after considerable effort. If you had come back later, you would have seen that some of the camels, even though they didn’t sit at first, eventually sat down on their own,” the old man said. James nodded. The old man continued, “Problems are just like camels – some problems get solved by themselves, some get solved when you put in some effort, and some do not get solved even after you have tried your best. Leave such problems to time. At the right time, these problems themselves will come to an end.” James felt a sense of understanding. It completely changed the way he saw life’s challenges. 1. What troubled James? A. He didn’t have enough to live a better life. B. He felt unhappy about endless problems. C. He didn’t like his wife or other family members. D. He didn’t know how to get away from business.  2. What did the old man ask James to do that night? A. Think about his question carefully.  B. Watch the camels in case they were lost. C. Make all of the camels rest at the same time. D. Make sure the old man could sleep well. 3. How might James have felt that night? A. Excited.        B. Annoyed.  C. Scared.         D. Bored.  4. What method did the old man use to teach James?  A. Explaining the scientific reasons behind problems. B. Giving an example of common people’s lives.  C. Comparing problems to camels sleeping. D. By showing the importance of working hard.  5. What did James learn from it? A. All problems can be solved with effort. B. Problems should be unnoticed until they disappear. C. Problems are like puzzles, endless and challenging. D. Some problems resolve themselves over time. 【答案】BCBCD 【解析】文章讲述了成功商人 James 因生活中的诸多烦恼向老人求助，老人通过让他照顾骆驼的经历，教导他有些问题会随时间自行解决，James 由此受到启发。 1．B根据 “Despite having a lot, he often felt unhappy due to the endless challenges he faced.”（尽管拥有很多，但由于面临无尽的挑战，他经常感到不开心。）可知 James 因为无尽的问题而烦恼。答案是 B。 2.根据 “The old man asked him to take care of the 100 camels for the night, making sure that they all sat down and rested before he could go to sleep.”（老人让他晚上照顾 100 头骆驼，确保在他睡觉之前所有骆驼都坐下休息。）可知老人让 James 让所有骆驼同时休息。答案是 C。 3.B 根据 “James said sadly, ‘I didn’t sleep at all...a few others would stand on the other side.’”（James 悲伤地说：“我根本没睡…… 一些骆驼在这边坐下，另一些又会站在另一边。”）可知 James 那天晚上根本没睡觉，无论他怎么努力，骆驼都不能都睡觉，由此可推测 James 感到很烦恼。答案是 B。 4.C 根据 “The old man continued, ‘Problems are just like camels...At the right time, these problems themselves will come to an end.'"（老人继续说：“问题就像骆驼…… 在合适的时间，这些问题自己就会结束。”）可知老人是通过把问题和骆驼睡觉作比较来教导 James 的。答案是 C。 5.D根据老人说的话 “some problems get solved by themselves, some get solved when you put in some effort, and some do not get solved even after you have tried your best. Leave such problems to time. At the right time, these problems themselves will come to an end.”（有些问题会自己解决，有些问题当你付出努力时会解决，有些问题即使你尽了最大努力也无法解决。把这些问题留给时间。在合适的时间，这些问题自己就会结束。）和 “James felt a sense of understanding.”（James 有一种领悟感。）可推断 James 学到了有些问题随着时间会自己解决。答案是 D。 完形填空 When I was turning thirty years old, a friend asked me to share my biggest 1 in life. It only took me a minute to say I most regretted not completing college. I explained that I was considered to be 2 in school, got great grades, and had big dreams. 3 finishing university, I felt like I was not only letting myself down, but also everyone who believed in me. My friend said, “Why not now?” But with a son in primary school, a busy job, and lots of other responsibilities at home, I had a million 4 . The one I thought was the strongest: If I went back, I would be thirty-two when I graduated. What I heard was something I would never forget: “You’re going to be thirty-two anyway .” Looking back, I feel it’s the 5 and wisest advice I have ever received. I would turn thirty-two with a college degree or without one anyway. So I 6 to continue my study. I graduated from university 7 and felt proud of myself. And I have reviewed this 8 many times. I believe it’s never too late for me to do anything except becoming a teenager. Do I really want to 9 my first book in my forties? I’m going to be forty anyway. Do I really want to run a half marathon in my fifties? I’m going to be fifty anyway. Do I really want to travel around the world in my sixties? I’m going to be sixty anyway. I hope you never hear me say, “I’m too old for that.” Instead, I hope you hear me say, “I’m going to be seventy anyway.” It’s never too 10 to start something new, to do all those things that you’ve been wishing to do. 1. A. regret B. happiness C. role D. success 2. A. lovely B. polite C. smart D. friendly 3. A. Giving up B. Making up C. Ending up D. Taking up 4. A. ways B. reasons C. chances D. steps 5. A. simplest B. funniest C. strangest D. coldest 6. A. happened B. decided C. helped D. failed 7. A. smoothly B. patiently C. silently D. suddenly 8. A. activity B. promise C. plan D. suggestion 9. A. read B. write C. buy D. choose 10. A. dangerous B. poor C. late D. slow 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C 【解析】本文作者从朋友的一个问题引出自己对人生憾事的思考，从而开始关注自我，着眼当下，并落实行动。文章告诉我们要勇敢追求和实现自己的人生理想。 1. 句意：在我快30岁的时候，一个朋友让我分享我生命中最大的遗憾。 regret遗憾；happiness幸福；role角色；success成功。根据下文“I most regretted not completing college”可知，朋友询问作者生命中最大的憾事是什么。故选A。 2. 句意：我解释说，我在学校被认为很聪明，成绩很好，有很大的梦想。 lovely可爱的；polite有礼貌的；smart聪明的；friendly友好的。根据下文“got great grades”可知，作者成绩优异，在学校是聪明的。故选C。 3. 句意：放弃完成大学学业，我觉得我不仅让自己失望，也让所有相信我的人失望。 Giving up放弃；Making up编造；Ending up结束；Taking up占据。根据“I felt like I was not only letting myself down, but also everyone who believed in me.”可知，作者觉得让自己和周围人失望，可知作者放弃了大学的学业。故选A。 4. 句意：但我有一个上小学的儿子，工作很忙，家里还有很多其他的责任，我有一百万个理由。 ways方式；reasons理由；chances机会；steps步骤。根据上文“But with a son in primary school, a busy job, and lots of other responsibilities at home”可知，有一个上小学的儿子，工作很忙等都是作者认为自己不能继续学业的理由。故选B。 5. 句意：现在回想起来，我觉得这是我收到的最简单、最明智的建议。 simplest最简单的；funniest最有趣的；strangest最奇怪的；coldest最冷的。根据上文“You’re going to be thirty-two anyway (无论如何).”可知，朋友说，不管怎样你都要32岁，这句话最简单，最富有智慧，激励了作者追求梦想。故选A。 6. 句意：所以我决定继续我的学习。 happened发生；decided决定；helped帮助；failed失败。根据下文“I graduated from university”可知，作者决定继续学业。故选B。 7. 句意：我顺利地从大学毕业，并为自己感到自豪。 smoothly顺利地；patiently耐心地；silently沉默地；suddenly突然。根据“I graduated from university…and felt proud of myself.”可知，此处指作者顺利得完成了大学学业，并为自己感到自豪。故选A。 8. 句意：我已经多次回顾了这一建议。 activity活动；promise承诺；plan计划；suggestion建议。根据“Looking back, I feel it’s the…and wisest advice I have ever received.”及“And I have reviewed this… many times.”可知，此处指作者多次回想起上文中朋友给出的建议。故选D。 9. 句意：我真的想在四十多岁的时候写我的第一本书吗？ read阅读；write写；buy买；choose选择。根据“Do I really want to…my first book in my forties?”可知，在四十多岁时，作者的梦想是“写”书，其他三项不符合情景。故选B。 10. 句意：开始新事物永远不会太晚，去做那些你一直想做的事情。 dangerous危险的；poor可怜的；late晚的；slow慢的。根据“It’s never too…to start something new”及作者的经历可知，文章告诉我们不要囿于年纪，任何时候尝试新的事物都不会晚。故选C。 语法填空 Winter Solstice is one of the 24 solar terms in China which falls on December 22nd or 23rd. It is the very day in North Hemisphere （北半球）with the shortest day and the longest night all year round. Right after it, the daytime becomes increasingly longer and the coldest weather starts to spread all the places in the 1_________ (north)part of the globe. We Chinese always call it “jinjiu”, which means once Winter Solstice comes, we will have to meet the coldest time ahead. 2._________ it is also regarded as the first day of winter, too. Being a traditional holiday as well, Winter Solstice has a history of more than 2,500 years. It 3._________( start) from the Spring and Autumn Period, and became a big event in the Tang and Song Dynasties. On this day, farmers took a rest 4.__________ (enjoy )the great harvest after a year of hard work. Not only common people, but also the emperors celebrated it to welcome the coming year, so it was seen as 5.__________ important time as the Spring Festival. During the Winter Solstice, many families come together. They make 6_________(they) homes look festive with beautiful decorations. Then they sit around and share a delicious warm meal. Some families also choose to visit temples. They light incense and pray 7.__________(sincere) for good luck and good health in the upcoming year. Nowadays, Winter Solstice 8___________ (celebrate) in different eating customs. In the North, it is said that Zhang Zhongjing, a respected doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, made dumplings which were 9._________ the shape of ears with fillings of a medical purpose, in order to prevent them from frostbite (冻伤）on ears. In Southern China, however, people prefer sweet dumplings, rice balls and long noodles 10.________can express their good wishes. In fact, the Winter Solstice is not just about the change of season. It is a wonderful festival that vividly shows how important family and traditions are in Chinese culture. It's a time when everyone feels the warmth of family and the power of cultural heritage. 【答案】1.northern 2.So 3.started 4.to enjoy 5.an6.their 7.sincerely 8.is celebrated 9.in 10.which/that 【解析】冬至是中国二十四节气之一，在北半球这一天白昼最短、黑夜最长，此后白昼渐长、寒冷加剧。它有 2500 多年历史，始于春秋时期，唐宋时成盛事，曾与春节同等重要，如今人们以家庭团聚、装饰房屋、共享美食、寺庙祈福以及不同饮食习俗（北方饺子，南方汤圆等）来庆祝，体现了家庭与传统在中国文化中的重要性以及文化传承的力量。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$