专题04 期中复习之阅读理解15篇（Units1-3单元话题）-2024-2025学年七年级英语下学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（沪教版五四制2024）

期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （Units1-3单元话题） Unit 1单元话题 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 Music in the forest # Lucybanner                                                         New Posts 17:34  I’m leaving home. We’re on our way to the station. I’m so excited! 18:05  We’re standing on the platform and waiting for the train to Delamere Forest. 18:30  We’re here. What a fantastic place to see my favourite singer—Jess Glynne—right in the middle of a beautiful forest! 19:17  I’m eating a hot dog. It’s very expensive, but it’s not very good! 19:57  It’s getting dark now. The stage is completely black. A few people are talking, but most people are quiet. We’re waiting for Jess. And here she comes. Everyone is cheering. What a noise! 21:45  Jess isn’t on stage. Is the show over? No way! We’re all shouting “more”. Why are we shouting? Because we want MORE!!! But don’t worry. She’s walking back onto the stage. 22:56  We’re on the train home. We don’t have seats. I don’t care. There are so many people on the train and we are all Jess Glynne’s fans. We’re all singing Hold my Hand. It’s my favourite song. 00:00  It’s exactly midnight and we’re back home. I’m feeling tired but very happy. I’m going straight upstairs to bed. 1．According to the passage, the writer was excited to see _________. A．Lucy Banner B．Jess Glynne C．Ed Sheeran D．Beyonce 2．Where did the concert take place? A．In a city park. B．At a stadium. C．In Delamere Forest. D．In a theatre. 3．The writer thought the hot dog she ate was _________. A．delicious and worth the price B．expensive but not very good C．cheap and tasty D．cold and cheap 4．What was the atmosphere like before Jess Glynne came on stage? A．Loud and chaotic. B．Completely silent. C．Mostly quiet with a few talking. D．Full of people dancing. 5．Why did people shout “more” at 21:45? A．Because they wanted Jess to stop singing. B．Because they were cheering for a different singer. C．Because they wanted a refund. D．Because they wanted more songs. 6．Where can you possibly find this article? A．In a science journal. B．On a music blog. C．In a history textbook. D．In a cooking magazine. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了作者和朋友去Delamere Forest观看最喜欢的歌手Jess Glynne的音乐会的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“What a fantastic place to see my favourite singer — Jess Glynne — right in the middle of a beautiful forest!”，可知，作者兴奋的原因是见到了Jess Glynne。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“We’re standing on the platform and waiting for the train to Delamere Forest.” 以及“see my favourite singer — Jess Glynne — right in the middle of a beautiful forest!”，可知，音乐会在“Delamere”森林举行。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“It’s very expensive, but it’s not very good!”，可知，热狗价格昂贵但味道不佳。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“A few people are talking, but most people are quiet.”，可知，演出开始前的氛围是大部分人安静，少数人交谈。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“We’re all shouting ‘more’. Why are we shouting? Because we want MORE!!!”，可知，观众喊“more”是为了要求加演更多歌曲。故选D。 6．推理判断题。本文以第一人称记录了参加音乐会的经历，包含个人感受和时间线，符合博客尤其是音乐相关博客的特点，因此最可能出现在音乐博客上。故选B。 Do you know Chuanjiang boating songs? Can you sing them? The boating songs are a kind of folk music. They are the intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) and a symbol of Chongqing. Do you know the history of the songs? In the past, the boatmen were poor and they had a hard life so they pulled the boats to make a living. At that time pulling boats wasn’t an easy job for them. The river ran too quickly for boats, so it was difficult for them to work well. What’s more, to make sure boatmen could move the boats in the same way, they sang something when pulling the boats. When they sang the songs, they felt more excited and they were full of power to move the boats. Later, these songs became more popular, and people called them Chuanjiang boating songs or Chuanjiang Haozi. This is the history of the songs. _______________ When the boatmen went upstream (向上游), they sang Shangshui Haozi. The voice was strong like a tiger. The job needed a lot of power and they would feel tired, so they sang Haozi to pull the boat more easily. When they went downstream, they sang Xiashui Haozi. Because the river ran too quickly, it was dangerous and difficult. They sang together to cheer themselves up. Chuanjiang boating songs have great meaning to people in Chongqing. They also tell us the importance of teamwork. They are the songs of boatmen to fight against hard life. The strong voice shows that they never give up when facing difficulties. The songs help people be stronger, braver and more powerful. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By listing numbers. B．By asking questions. C．By telling a story. D．By giving an example. 2．It was dangerous and difficult to pull the boats because ___________. A．the boatmen were hungry B．the boatmen sang badly C．the river ran too slowly D．the river ran too quickly 3．Which of the following can be put in “___________” .        A．Chuanjiang Haozi was difficult to sing. B．Xiashui Haozi could cheer up the boatmen. C．There were mainly two kinds of Chuanjiang Haozi. D．Shangshui Haozi helped boatmen pull the boat more easily. 4．Which is not the spirit behind Chuanjiang boating songs? A．They are the songs of boatmen to fight against hard life. B．They have great meaning to Chengdu People. C．They help people to be stronger braver and more powerful. D．They tell us that teamwork is very important. 5．Which is the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了川江号子这种非物质文化遗产，包括其历史、种类以及蕴含的意义和精神等相关内容。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Do you know Chuanjiang boating songs? Can you sing them?”可知，作者是以提问的方式开始这篇文章的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“The river ran too quickly for boats, so it was difficult for them to work well.”以及第四段“When they went downstream, ... it was dangerous and difficult.”可知，因为河流流速太快，所以拉船既危险又困难。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“When the boatmen went upstream, they sang Shangshui Haozi.”和“When they went downstream, they sang Xiashui Haozi.”可知，此处主要讲的是川江号子主要有上水号子和下水号子这两种。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Chuanjiang boating songs have great meaning to people in Chongqing.”可知，川江号子对重庆人有很大的意义，而不是成都人。故选B。 5．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，文章第一段引入川江号子，第二、三段介绍川江号子的历史，第四段介绍川江号子有两种号子，第五段介绍其精神。故选A。 Choose the best answers. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Zhao Yang, a 24-year-old student from China lives in France. She is famous for playing the pipa. Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument (乐器), like a guitar. In 2021, Zhao started playing the pipa on the streets for a video recording. So far, almost 300,000 people have followed her online for her vlogs (视频博客). Zhao found that people were getting more interested in Chinese culture. To help them learn more, she played Kunqu while wearing traditional clothes. This made many people from other countries excited about Chinese music. To make pipa more interesting, Zhao also plays different kinds of new songs. She puts pipa music and other kinds of music together. By doing this, Zhao expects to make more people know pipa and keep the instrument fun for everyone. Zhao Yang’s love for the pipa keeps growing. Now, she often plays the pipa in parks. People of all ages come to hear her beautiful music. She talks about pipa’s history and importance. She wants to let many people learn more about Chinese culture. As time goes by, Zhao dreams of playing the pipa around the world, sharing the magic of Chinese music and the pipa with even more people. 1．What is Zhao Yang famous for? A．Playing the pipa. B．Recording videos. C．Singing French songs. D．Wearing traditional clothes. 2．When did Zhao start performing on the streets for recordings? A．About 3 years ago. B．About 2 years ago. C．About 4 years ago. D．Less than 2 years ago. 3．Why did Zhao play Kunqu in traditional clothes? A．To make a video recording for her vlogs. B．To talk about pipa’s history and importance. C．To help people learn more about Chinese culture. D．To ask people of all ages to hear her beautiful music. 4．How does Zhao Yang make pipa more interesting? A．By playing the pipa in parks. B．By teaching French pipa lessons. C．By playing the pipa in a new way. D．By talking about pipa’s history and importance. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Zhao Yang learns to play the pipa. B．Zhao Yang talks about the history of the pipa. C．Zhao Yang plays the pipa on the streets in France. D．Zhao Yang shares Chinese culture by playing the pipa. 6．Zhao Yang may be most interested in playing ________. A．Classical music B．American folk music C．Rock music D．Blues 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述中国女孩赵洋在法国奏响琵琶，传递中国文化。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Zhao Yang, a 24-year-old student from China lives in France. She is famous for playing the pipa”可知，她以演奏琵琶而闻名。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“In 2021, Zhao started playing the pipa on the streets for a video recording.”可知，在2021年，赵洋开始在街上弹奏琵琶录制视频，经过简单计算“2025-2021=4”可知，距今大约是4年前。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Zhao found that people were getting more interested in Chinese culture. To help them learn more, she played Kunqu while wearing traditional clothes.”可知，为了帮助人们更多地学习中国文化，她穿着传统服装表演昆曲。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“To make pipa more interesting, Zhao also plays different kinds of new songs.”可知，赵洋通过一种新的方式演奏琵琶，赵让琵琶更有趣。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述中国女孩赵洋在法国奏响琵琶，传递中国文化。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段“Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument”及全文描述，本文主要讲述中国女孩赵洋在法国奏响琵琶，传递中国文化，可推测赵洋应是对“古典音乐”感兴趣。故选A。 Schools often prioritize math and science, but music education is ‌not only‌ enjoyable ‌but also‌ vital for student growth. Studies prove that learning ‌rhythm‌ and melody boosts ‌confidence‌ and creativity. For instance, shy students in school bands often speak more boldly, and athletes report better focus after music classes. ‌What’s more‌, music nurtures the human ‌spirit‌. A ‌best-known‌ example is Venezuela’s “El Sistema” program, which offers free instruments to poor children. Many participants later join orchestras or lead charity projects to ‌raise‌ awareness about poverty. Despite this, some argue that music is a “luxury.” This view ignores its practical benefits. Neuroscientist Dr. Adams states, “Music trains the brain to solve problems ‌smoothly‌.” My ‌recommendation‌ is clear: schools must ‌widely‌ include music in curricula. Let’s give every child the chance to sing, play, and grow!Questions 1．‌Main Argument‌: Why does the author support music education? A．‌It’s cheaper than sports‌. B．‌It boosts confidence and creativity‌. C．‌It replaces math‌. D．‌It’s easy to teach‌. 2．‌Example Purpose‌: Why is “El Sistema” mentioned? A．‌To criticize Venezuela‌. B．‌To show music’s social impact‌. C．‌To discuss orchestras‌. D．‌To compare countries‌. 3．‌Word Meaning‌: What does “widely” mean here? A．‌Rarely‌. B．‌Secretly‌. C．‌Commonly‌. D．‌Loudly‌. 4．‌Counterargument‌: What do critics call music education? A．‌Essential‌. B．‌A luxury‌. C．‌Useless‌. D．‌Easy‌. 5．‌Inference‌: How might music help athletes? A．‌By making them faster‌. B．‌By improving focus‌. C．‌By replacing training‌. D．‌By teaching math‌. 6．‌Tone‌: The author’s tone is ______. A．neutral‌ B．‌sarcastic C．humorous‌ D．passionate and persuasive‌ 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了音乐教育对学生成长的重要性，并反驳了认为音乐是“奢侈品”的观点。 1．细节理解题。根据“Studies prove that learning rhythm and melody boosts confidence and creativity.”可知，作者支持音乐教育是因为它能提升学生的信心和创造力。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“A best-known example is Venezuela’s ‘El Sistema’ program, which offers free instruments to poor children. Many participants later join orchestras or lead charity projects to raise awareness about poverty.”可知，“El Sistema”被提及是为了展示音乐的社会影响。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“My recommendation is clear: schools must widely include music in curricula.”可知，作者建议学校必须广泛地将音乐纳入课程，“widely”表示“广泛地”，与commonly近义。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Despite this, some argue that music is a ‘luxury.’”可知，批评者称音乐教育为“奢侈品”。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“athletes report better focus after music classes.”可推知，音乐可能通过提高注意力来帮助运动员。故选B。 6．观点态度题。根据“but music education is ‌not only‌ enjoyable ‌but also‌ vital for student growth.”及“My recommendation is clear: schools must widely include music in curricula. Let’s give every child the chance to sing, play, and grow!”可知，作者认为音乐教育对学生的成长很关键，并建议学校必须广泛地将音乐纳入课程，呼吁给每个孩子唱歌、演奏和成长的机会，由此可推知作者的语气是充满热情和说服力的。故选D。 Maria was a shy seventh-grader who preferred staying silent in class. Though she loved music, her stutter made her avoid speaking or singing. One day, her music teacher, Mrs. Lee, noticed Maria humming a melody smoothly during a break. “Maria, your voice has a beautiful rhythm,” Mrs. Lee said calmly. “Why not join the school chorus? You don’t need to speak—just sing.” Maria hesitated but finally chose to try. At first, she stood nervously in the chorus, barely opening her mouth. Mrs. Lee advised her to relax and focus on the music, not the words. “Confidence grows with practice,” she said. “Not only your voice but also your courage matters.” Weeks later, the chorus was invited to perform at a charity event to raise money for homeless families. Mrs. Lee offered Maria a solo part in the song. Maria’s heart raced. “What if I stutter? What if everyone laughs?” she thought. But Mrs. Lee smiled. “Trust yourself. The best-known artists started somewhere.” On the day of the performance, Maria stood alone on the stage. The room fell silent. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and began to sing. Her voice flowed smoothly, filling the hall with warmth. The audience clapped to the rhythm, and Maria felt her fear melt away. After the performance, her classmates cheered. “You were amazing!” they said. Maria’s solo not only helped the charity gain more donations but also taught her a lesson: courage and confidence can grow, even from small steps. What’s more, her story inspired other shy students to try new things.‌Questions‌ 1．‌What is the main theme of the story?‌ A．The importance of charity events. B．Overcoming shyness through courage. C．How to become a famous singer. D．The role of teachers in schools. 2．‌Why did Maria avoid singing at first?‌ A．She disliked music. B．Her teacher advised against it. C．She was afraid of stuttering. D．The chorus was too loud. 3．‌What does the phrase “gain confidence” mean in the story?‌ A．To lose fear. B．To become richer. C．To learn new songs. D．To make friends. 4．‌What can be inferred about Mrs. Lee?‌ A．She was strict with students. B．She believed in Maria’s potential. C．She organized the charity event. D．She disliked the school chorus. 5．‌Which sentence shows Maria’s transformation?‌ A．“Maria was a shy seventh-grader who preferred staying silent.” B．“Maria felt her fear melt away.” C．“The audience clapped to the rhythm.” D．“Her classmates cheered.” 6．‌What does the word “solo” mean in the story?‌ A．Singing with a group. B．Dancing on stage. C．Performing alone. D．Playing an instrument. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Maria如何通过勇气和自信克服害羞，并在音乐中找到自我。 1．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是“Maria’s solo not only helped the charity gain more donations but also taught her a lesson: courage and confidence can grow, even from small steps.”可知，故事的主题是通过勇气克服害羞。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Though she loved music, her stutter made her avoid speaking or singing.”可知，Maria最初避免唱歌是因为她害怕口吃。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Confidence grows with practice,” she said. “Not only your voice but also your courage matters.”可知，“gain confidence”在故事中意味着失去恐惧。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“Mrs. Lee advised her to relax and focus on the music, not the words.”和“Mrs. Lee offered Maria a solo part in the song.”可知，Mrs. Lee相信Maria的潜力。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Maria felt her fear melt away.”可知，这句话展示了Maria的转变。故选B。 6．词义猜测题。根据“Maria stood alone on the stage.”可知，“solo”在故事中意味着独自表演。故选C。 Unit 2单元话题 The tiger is a very special animal in Chinese culture. In most cases, it represents bravery, strength and authority. But sometimes it stands for cruelty and danger. What about a smiling tiger? In China, Xiaomianhu, or “tiger with a smiling face”, is used to describe people who appear to be kind and friendly, but actually have dangerous intentions and plans. Zhilaohu , or “a paper tiger”, is another Chinese term where the tiger is seen in a less positive way. Making paper models is a long-cherished traditional folk art in China. People usually use bamboo sticks and paper to create all kinds of things. For instance, craftsmen make paper models of houses, furniture, cars, televisions, washing machines and even smartphones to be burned as offerings to the dead at funerals. They also make large paper models of zodiac animals (生肖动物), like the rabbit, ox, dragon, rooster and tiger, to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival. Naturally, the term “paper tiger” gradually found its way into the Chinese colloquial (口语的) language. Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong once used it to describe imperialism and the atomic bomb (原子弹), meaning that they seem powerful and scary but are actually weak or ineffective. Today, this term is still widely used to describe one’s rivals and opponents. So, in the eyes of Chinese people, a smiling tiger is a real threat and a paper tiger is a false threat. 1．According to the passage, why might “a smiling tiger” be considered more dangerous than “a paper tiger”? A．Because it appears weak but is actually powerful. B．Because it looks friendly but has hidden harmful intentions. C．Because it is strong and brave. D．Because it is only symbolic and not real. 2．Why is the “paper tiger” considered a false threat according to the passage? A．Because it is a dangerous decoration. B．Because it is a symbol of peace and harmony. C．Because it is associated with zodiac animals. D．Because it represents something that appears powerful but is actually weak. 3．What does the passage suggest about the relationship between traditional Chinese folk art and language? A．Folk art is rarely reflected in everyday language. B．Folk art only influences language during festivals. C．The passage suggests no connection between folk art and language. D．Terms from folk art like “paper tiger” can become part of the common language. 4．What are paper models often made of in traditional Chinese art? A．Wood and paint. B．Clay and stone. C．Bamboo sticks and paper. D．Metal and glass. 5．How does making paper models relate to the concept of “a paper tiger”? A．Both represent something that seems real or strong but is actually fragile. B．Both are used to celebrate the Lantern Festival. C．Both involve creating strong and durable objects. D．Both are used as offerings to the dead at funerals. 6．According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct? A．Don’t worry; he’s just a paper tiger. B．She seems harmless, but she’s really a paper tiger. C．He’s very friendly; he’s a true smiling tiger. D．Everyone respects him because he’s a powerful paper tiger. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国文化中老虎的象征意义，特别是“笑面虎”和“纸老虎”这两个词汇的含义及其背后的文化背景。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Xiaomianhu, or ‘tiger with a smiling face’, is used to describe people who appear to be kind and friendly, but actually have dangerous intentions and plans.”可知，“笑面虎”用来形容那些表面友善但实际上心怀不轨的人。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong once used it to describe imperialism and the atomic bomb, meaning that they seem powerful and scary but are actually weak or ineffective.”可知，“纸老虎”指的是看似强大但实际软弱或无效的事物。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Naturally, the term ‘paper tiger’ gradually found its way into the Chinese colloquial (口语的) language.”可知，纸老虎”一词逐渐进入了汉语口语。由此推知，像“纸老虎”这样的民间艺术术语可以成为通用语言的一部分。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Making paper models is a long-cherished traditional folk art in China. People usually use bamboo sticks and paper to create all kinds of things.”可知，传统中国艺术中的纸模型通常由竹子和纸制成。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong once used it to describe imperialism and the atomic bomb, meaning that they seem powerful and scary but are actually weak or ineffective.”可知，“纸老虎”代表了一种看似真实或强大但实际上很脆弱的东西。故选A。 6．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong once used it to describe imperialism and the atomic bomb, meaning that they seem powerful and scary but are actually weak or ineffective.”和最后一段“Today, this term is still widely used to describe one’s rivals and opponents.”可知，“纸老虎”常用于描述看似强大但实际软弱的对手。由此推知，“别担心；他只是一只纸老虎”是正确的。故选A。 Do you know the 2025 World Expo (世博会) will happen in Osaka, Japan, from April 13th to October 13th? The World Expo is a wonderful activity and people from different countries can show their culture, new things, and ideas there. It happens every five years, and this time, the theme is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. The mascot (吉祥物) of the 2025 World Expo is called “Myaku-Myaku.” It looks like a colorful shape made of soft lines. It shows the friendship among people, nature, and the future. Osaka is a metropolis. It’s one of the biggest cities in Japan and it’s also the center of economy (经济) and culture. It is famous for its delicious food, like takoyaki (章鱼小丸子) and okonomiyaki (日式煎饼). During the World Expo, many visitors from all over the world will come to Osaka to enjoy the event and try local food. The Expo will also have fun activities for children. Kids can play games and learn about new things and the environment (环境). It will be a good time for families to have fun and learn together. 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking a question.B．By telling a story.C．By giving an example. D．By listing numbers. 2．Which of the following places is a metropolis? A．Guanyinqiao. B．Shapingba. C．Chongqing. D．Hongya Dong. 3．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．People all over the world like the mascot of 2025 world EXPO. B．“Myaku-Myaku” looks like a colorful shape made of soft lines. C．You can come to London to join the EXPO next year, in 2026. D．Both kids and their parents can have a good time in EXPO this year. 4．In which part of a newspaper can we read this text? A．Animal Friends.B．World News. C．School Life. D．Sports World. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了2025年大阪世博会。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Do you know the 2025 World Expo will happen in Osaka, Japan, from April 13th to October 13th?”可知，作者以问句的形式开始这篇文章。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Osaka is a metropolis. It’s one of the biggest cities in Japan and it’s also the center of economy and culture.”可知，大阪是日本最大的城市之一，而重庆是中国最大的城市之一。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It will be a good time for families to have fun and learn together.”可推知，孩子和父母都可以在今年的世博会上玩得开心。故选D。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了日本大阪将举办2025年世界博览会，所以我们可以在报纸的世界新闻部分读到这篇文章。故选B。 You speak, write a letter, make a telephone. Your words carry a message. People communicate (交际) with words. Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hands in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions. You shake (摇) your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod (点头) and people know you are saying “Yes”. Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the door helps you where to go in or out. Have you ever thought that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time? People can communicate in many other ways. An artist can use his drawing to tell beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books are written to tell about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas. Books, magazines (杂志), TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others. They can help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about. 1．People communicate ________. A．with words only B．in many different ways C．in letters and drawings D．with smiles, tears and hands 2．Signs can carry as many ________ as words. A．questions B．examples C．tears and smiles D．messages 3．Which of the following is not talked in the passage as which can help us communicate? A．books and magazines B．TV and films C．newspapers D．Radio 4．Communication (交流) is important because it can help people to ________. A．understand the world and other people better B．teach each other to speak, write, read and draw C．know what other people are thinking about D．learn what is happening in the world more quickly 5．The best title (题目) for this short passage is ________. A．Signs Carry Messages B．Words, Signs and Drawing C．Learn words D．Ways of Communication 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人们不仅可以用语言进行交际，还可以通过表情、手势、标志等其他多种方式进行交流，同时书籍、杂志、电视、广播和电影等也都有助于人们之间的交流。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“People communicate (交际) with words. Do you think you can communicate without words?”以及第二段“People can communicate in many other ways.”可知，人们不仅可以用语言交流，还可以通过很多其他不同的方式交流。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Your words carry a message.”以及第二段“Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the door helps you where to go in or out.”可知，标志和语言一样都可以传递信息。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Books, magazines (杂志), TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others.”可知，文章提到了书籍、杂志、电视、广播和电影有助于交流，没有提到报纸。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They can help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.”可知，交流可以让我们更好地了解世界和他人。A项“更好地理解世界和其他人”更全面准确地概括了交流的重要性。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。文章开篇讲了人们用语言交流，接着举例说明可以不用语言通过表情、手势、标志等交流，后文又介绍了书籍、杂志、电视等也能帮助人们交流，所以文章主要讲的是人们交流的方式。D项“交流的方式”符合文章主旨。故选D。 ①Each year on Feb. 21, UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) holds an International Mother Language Day (IMLD). The event is to help people to pay attention to the disappearance of the world’s languages: many of them are disappearing each year. UNESCO sees this as a terrible fact. ② What happens when a language dies out? Something great is lost—not just sounds and marks but the way that people understand the world and communicate with each other. We keep different cultures and traditions through languages. Kill a language and all these are killed too. ③ Through IMLD, more and more people come to realize the terrible situation and try to stop it. Google’s 2018 Endangered (濒临灭绝的) Languages Project is a good example. Many speakers and protectors of endangered languages upload texts, audios and videos to the project website. They want to introduce the way that people communicate and express themselves around the world. ④ The Myaamia Project is the same kind of effort to revive the language spoken by the Miami tribes (部落) of the United States. Project members work to encourage people to study and communicate with this language, which died out in the 1960s. ⑤These activities give life to those endangered languages. People who work to keep languages alive are not limited to the past. Many young people design apps and use social media to support their activities. They “spread the word” to save the word. ⑥So, while the problem of disappearing languages remains a very serious one, there is hope. We all have a special feeling of our mother language. This is why we should remember the wise words of late president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart.” 1．UNESCO holds IMLD every year in order to help people to A．learn and use endangered languages B．show their talents in learning languages C．practice reading skills of mother languages D．realize the situation of endangered languages 2．What did people do in Google’s 2018 Endangered Languages Project? A．They discussed how to make good use of Google. B．They offered online courses on endangered languages. C．They shared materials about endangered languages online. D．They translated endangered languages into mother languages. 3．What does the underlined word “revive” mean in Paragraph 4? A．create B．learn C．bring back D．clear 4．What can we guess from Paragraph 5? A．It is more difficult to protect endangered languages. B．The disappearance of languages has already stopped. C．Young people don’t care about endangered languages. D．Young people have creative ways to protect languages. 5．The writer mentions Nelson Mandela’s words in order to__________. A．tell the importance of one’s mother language B．show his help to language protection C．tell the trouble in learning endangered languages D．show the possibility of protecting mother languages 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲了联合国教科文组织发起的保护母语的活动，讲了母语的重要性以及消亡后的后果。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The event is to help people to pay attention to the disappearance of the world’s languages: many of them are disappearing each year.”可知，该活动旨在帮助人们关注世界语言的消失。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Many speakers and protectors of endangered languages upload texts, audios and videos to the project website.”可知，许多濒危语言的使用者和保护者将文本、音频和视频上传到该项目网站，也就是说在线分享濒危语言的材料。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“The Myaamia Project is the same kind of effort to revive the language spoken by the Miami tribes (部落) of the United States.”可知，Myaamia项目使美国迈阿密部落所说的语言得以复活也做出了同样的努力。因此revive最可能得意思是“复活，重新使用”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段内容“These activities give life to those endangered languages. People who work to keep languages alive are not limited to the past. Many young people design apps and use social media to support their activities. They ‘spread the word’ to save the word.”可知，现在的年轻人用更有创新的方法保护语言。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We all have a special feeling of our mother language. This is why we should remember the wise words of late president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela: ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart.’”可推测出，提及他的话是为了告诉我们母语的重要性。故选A。 Hello, students! Today, let’s talk about an exciting topic: the differences between British English and American English. You might be wondering, why are there two types of English? Well, it’s because of history and geography. British English, also known as BrE, is the English spoken in the United Kingdom. It has its roots in the English language as it was spoken centuries ago. On the other hand, American English, or AmE, is the Englis spoken in the United States. It evolved(逐步发展，逐渐演变) from British English, but over time, it has developed its own unique features. One of the most noticeable differences is in pronunciation. For example, the letter ‘a’ in words ‘dance’ and ‘bath’ is pronounced differently in BrE and AmE. In British English, it sounds more like /dɑːns/ /bɑːθ/, while in American English, it’s /dæns/ and /bæθ/. Vocabulary is another area where you’ll find differences. In the UK, you might hop into a ‘lorry’ to the ‘chemist’ to buy some ‘biscuits.’ But in the US, you’d get into a ‘truck’ to go to the ‘pharmacy’ to some ‘cookies’. Spelling is also different. British English often keeps the older spellings, like ‘colour’ and ‘favour.’ while American English simplified them to ‘color’ and ‘favor’. Despite these differences, both versions of English are understood world wide. So whether you’re learning BrE or AmE, you’re on the right path to becoming a great English speaker. Remember, the most important thing is to practice and have fun with the language. Happy learning! 1．The article above is a ________. A．diary B．letter C．speech D．story 2．What is the main topic of the article? A．The history of the English language. B．The differences between British and American English. C．The pronunciation of the letter ‘a’ in English. D．The importance of practicing English. 3．________ differences are mentioned (提及) in the article. A．Two B．Three C．Four D．Five 4．Which of the following words is used in the US? A．lorry B．chemist C．biscuit D．truck 5．The underlined word ‘simplify’ means making something _________. A．easier B．longer C．more beautiful D．more modern 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇演讲稿，主要谈论英式英语和美式英语之间的区别，解释了这些差异是如何随着历史和地理的发展而产生的。指出了两者在发音、词汇和拼写上的主要区别，无论学习哪一种英语，最重要的是实践和享受学习过程。 1．推理判断题。根据“Hello, students! Today, let’s talk about an exciting topic”可知，以“Hello, students!”开头并进行讲解，因此它的形式最符合演讲稿，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Today, let’s talk about an exciting topic: the differences between British English and American English.”可知文章的主题围绕英国英语和美国英语的区别展开。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“One of the most noticeable differences is in pronunciation.”，“Vocabulary is another area where you’ll find differences.”，“Spelling is also different.”可知，提到英式英语和美式英语的三种具体区别：“pronunciation发音”、“Vocabulary词汇”和“Spelling拼写”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“In the UK, you might hop into a ‘lorry’ to the ‘chemist’ to buy some ‘biscuits’. But in the US, you’d get into a ‘truck’ to go to the ‘pharmacy’ to some ‘cookies’.”可知，在美国使用“truck”这个词，而不是“lorry”。故选D。 5．词义猜测题。根据“British English often keeps the older spellings, like ‘colour’ and ‘favour’ while American English simplified them to ‘color’ and ‘favor’”可知，英式英语经常保持原来的拼写，而美式英语意图是将拼写变得更简单易记，所以“simplifdied”意为“使更简单”。故选A。 The Best Language for Learning Math    What is the best language for learning math? Hint: You are not reading it     Chinese, Japanese and Korean all have simpler number words. They express math concepts (概念) more clearly than English. The language gap has drawn lots of attention. Several recent studies have linked weaker math abilities in English-speaking children to English number words.     Chinese, for example, has just ten basic number words. English, however, has more than two dozen. The trouble starts at “11”. English has a word (“eleven”) for that number. Chinese, Japanese and Korean have words that can be translated as “ten-one”—spoken with the “ten” first. That makes it easier for children to understand the place value. Student can easily see the number system is based on units of 10.     English number words over 10 don’t make the place value clear. Words for numbers 13 to19 change the order of the ones and tens. Children are more likely to confuse (困惑) 17 with 71. Therefore, children working with English number words have a harder time doing complex (复杂的) calculations. They make more mistakes.     It also feels more natural for Chinese speakers than for English speakers to use the “make-a-ten” method. When adding two number, Chinese students often break down the numbers into parts and regroup them into tens and ones. For example, 9 plus 5 becomes 9 plus 1 plus 4. This method greatly helps students work out math problems. Many teachers in America are teaching their students the “make-a-ten” method. However, they are having a hard time because of the confusing English number words.     Now, you should feel lucky that you are learning math in China. Thanks to your mother language, all the math problems have become less difficult and less confusing. 1．According to the article, several recent studies have found a relationship between English number words and _______. A．Weaker math abilities in young learners of English B．Weaker math abilities in English-speaking children C．Stronger math abilities in young learners of English D．Stronger math abilities in English-speaking children 2．According to the article, how many basic number words are there in English? A．Ten. B．Eleven. C．More than a dozen. D．More than two dozen. 3．The first three paragraphs mainly talk about_______. A．why Asian languages can make math learning easier. B．why Asian are better at math than English speakers. C．how Asian children do basic calculations within ten. D．how children’s math abilities are judged in different. countries. 4．According to the article, if you use the “make-a-ten” method to work out math problems, 8 plus 7 will become ________. A．6 + 2 + 7 B．7 + 1 + 7 C．8 + 1 + 6 D．8 + 2 + 5 5．The underlined expression “Thanks to” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “_______.” A．Instead of B．Because of C．According to D．In addition to 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了学习数学的最好语言。汉语、日语和韩语都有更简单的数字词，它们比英语更清楚地表达数学概念。 1．细节理解题。根据“Several recent studies have linked weaker math abilities in English-speaking children to English number words.”可知，最近的几项研究发现，英语数字单词与说英语的儿童较弱的数学能力之间有联系。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chinese, for example, has just ten basic number words. English, however, has more than two dozen.”可知，英语有20多个基本的数字单词。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Chinese, Japanese and Korean all have simpler number words. They express math concepts (概念) more clearly than English.”和“Chinese, Japanese and Korean have words that can be translated as ‘ten-one’—spoken with the ‘ten’ first. That makes it easier for children to understand the place value.”可知，前三段介绍了为什么亚洲语言可以使数学学习更容易。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“For example, 9 plus 5 becomes 9 plus 1 plus 4.”可知，根据“造十”的方法，例如9 + 5变成9 + 1 + 4。因此8+7，应先把8凑成10，变成8+2+5，故选D。 5．词义猜测题。根据“Now, you should feel lucky that you are learning math in China. Thanks to your mother language, all the math problems have become less difficult and less confusing.”可知，现在，你应该感到幸运，你是在中国学习数学，原因是你的母语，所有的数学问题都变得不那么困难和困惑了，因此thanks to表示原因，可以用because of替换。故选B。 Unit 3单元话题 Helping others: A path to a better world Introduction In a world that can sometimes seem chaotic and divided, the act of helping others stands as a powerful force for good. Whether it’s a small gesture or a major commitment, every act of kindness has the potential to make a significant impact. Why Help Others? Helping others not only benefits those in need but also enriches our own lives. When we extend a helping hand, we experience a sense of purpose, fulfilment and connection. It brings out the best in us and reminds us of our shared humanity. Ways to Help • Volunteer at a local shelter, food bank or community centre. • Donate to charities that support causes you care about. • Offer assistance to neighbours, such as helping with yard work or running errands. • Mentor a child or young person. • Participate in community clean-up projects. Share Your Story Your act of kindness can inspire others. Share your experiences of helping others on social media or with your friends and family. Let’s create a ripple effect of good deeds. Join the Movement Be a part of the change. Whether it’s a one-time act or a regular commitment, your help can make a world of difference. Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate community. Let’s make helping others a way of life and create a brighter future for all. 1．What is the writer’s view on small acts of kindness? A．They are insignificant. B．Only major commitments matter. C．They are not as valuable as donations. D．They have the potential to create a significant impact. 2．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to help others? A．Mentoring a child. B．Donating to charities. C．Supporting local artists. D．Volunteering at a food bank. 3．What does the writer think about sharing your acts of kindness? A．It’s unnecessary to share your experiences. B．Sharing can inspire others to perform good deeds. C．Sharing acts of kindness is selfish. D．It doesn’t create any effect. 4．According to the passage, helping others brings out a feeling of _________. A．anger B．sadness C．loneliness D．fulfilment 5．What does the passage encourage people to do? A．Make helping others a part of daily life. B．Help others only when they ask for it. C．Keep helping others private. D．Avoid small acts of kindness. 6．What is the passage mainly about? A．Helping others is only beneficial for those in need. B．Helping others can improve both the lives of others and our own. C．Helping others requires large financial donations. D．Helping others is only for those who have extra time. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文介绍了帮助他人的重要性及助人的方式，并鼓励分享善举以激励他人，倡导大家将帮助他人作为一种生活方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“Whether it’s a small gesture or a major commitment, every act of kindness has the potential to make a significant impact.”可知，善举不论大小，都有可能产生重大的影响。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mentor a child or young person.”、“Donate to charities that support causes you care about.”和“Volunteer at a local shelter, food bank or community centre.”可知，帮助他人的方式有指导一个孩子、向慈善机构捐款和在食物赈济处作志愿者等，A、B和D文章都有提及。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Your act of kindness can inspire others. Share your experiences of helping others on social media or with your friends and family. Let’s create a ripple effect of good deeds.”可知，分享自己的善举可以激励他人行善。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“When we extend a helping hand, we experience a sense of purpose, fulfilment and connection.”可知，帮助他人会给我们带来成就感。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“Let’s make helping others a way of life and create a brighter future for all.”可知，文章鼓励人们将帮助他人变为日常生活的一部分。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Helping others not only benefits those in need but also enriches our own lives. When we extend a helping hand, we experience a sense of purpose, fulfilment and connection. It brings out the best in us and reminds us of our shared humanity.”可知，文章主要讲述了帮助别人不仅可以改善别人的生活，还可以丰富我们自己的生活。故选B。 As a junior firefighter, Brett Saunders wants to stop house fires. The 13-year-old gives smoke alarms (烟雾报警器) to students at local schools. He says, “it makes me feel good knowing that I could save lives.” When Brett was seven, a terrible house fire happened in his town. “One of my best friends died in it,” Brett says, “His name was Michael.” When planning his birthday party, Brett thought of Michael and the firefighters who put out the fire. Instead of asking for birthday presents, he decided to ask his friends to donate (捐赠) money to the fire department (消防局). With their support, Brett raised $250. The fire department got the donation and suggested using the money to buy smoke alarms for students at Brett’s school. “I don’t want a fire to happen to anyone else. So why don’t we give out smoke alarms so we can help stop that? Brett explains.” During Fire Prevention Week, Brett helped firefighters hand out 620 smoke alarms at his school. Since then, he has continued his project with the help of others. He gave smoke alarms to new students at his school and students at two other schools. Every time he hands out a smoke alarm, Brett remembers Michael. I think about all the people I have helped because of him, he says. Brett has distributed (分发) nearly 1,500 smoke alarms so far. “If you have the chance to do something nice, do it, because you never know-it could save a life,” he says. “And it just builds a better world.” 1．What inspired (激励) Brett Saunders to start his project? A．He lived through a house fire. B．He visited a fire station. C．He wanted to be a firefighter. D．He lost a close friend in a fire. 2．What did the fire department suggest using the money for? A．Training more firefighters. B．Buying smoke alarms for students. C．Buying new firefighting equipment. D．Organizing a fire safety competition. 3．How many smoke alarms did Brett give out during Fire Prevention Week? A．250 B．500 C．620 D．1,500 4．What does Brett want to tell us in the last paragraph? A．Never forget our best friends. B．Ask for donations on our birthdays. C．Small acts of kindness can make a difference. D．Fires are dangerous and need more attention. 5．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To show a boy’s work to stop house fires from happening. B．To teach readers to stop house fires. C．To show the importance of fire safety at schools. D．To introduce activities of Fire Prevention Week. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍Brett如何通过分发烟雾报警器来防止火灾。 1．细节理解题。根据“When Brett was seven, a terrible house fire happened in his town. ‘One of my best friends died in it,’ Brett says, ‘His name was Michael.’”可知，Brett七岁时，他的好友Michael在一场房屋火灾中去世。这促使他采取行动，开始分发烟雾报警器的项目。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“With their support, Brett raised $250. The fire department got the donation and suggested using the money to buy smoke alarms for students at Brett’s school”可知，消防局建议用Brett筹集的250美元购买烟雾报警器，分发给学校的学生。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“During Fire Prevention Week, Brett helped firefighters hand out 620 smoke alarms at his school.”可知，在防火周期间，Brett帮助分发了620个烟雾报警器。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“If you have the chance to do something nice, do it, because you never know-it could save a life ... And it just builds a better world.”可知，最后一段Brett强调“有机会做好事就去做，可能拯救生命，让世界更美好”，这体现了“小小的善举也能带来改变”的含义。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕Brett分发烟雾报警器的行动展开，目的是展示他为阻止房屋火灾所做的努力。故选A。 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 In 2009, Forest London volunteers contributed (做贡献) more than 10,000 hours of service to our programs. From plantings to community events, our volunteers were always there to lend a helping hand. We expect you to see our volunteer opportunities. There are many ways for you to join us. The following are the VOLUNTEER ROLES you may feel interested. Tree Planter Volunteer with Forest London to plant native trees in parks and natural areas in spring and autumn. Time: Usually two to three hours on the weekends for each time throughout autumn and spring. Training: No training is required. We teach you how to plant a tree at the start of every planting event, so please arrive on time. Tree Aftercare Assistant Care for trees during their first few years to ensure their health. You may, for example, protect the trees from harmful weeds. Time: Usually 1.5 to 2 hours on weeknights or Saturday mornings each time during the summer months of July and August. Training: No training is required. We will teach you how to care for trees at the start of every aftercare event, so please arrive on time. Any necessary equipment, such as scissors, will be available. Storyteller If you are a skilled writer and like to take photos, we have a job for you! Storytellers attend events to take photos, interview volunteers and write stories. Your work will be posted on our website. Time: Usually two hours at events to collect details and take pictures, plus write stories and upload photos afterwards. At least two stories per year. Training: One-hour basic training. Tree Mascot (吉祥物) We need friendly people to wear our tree mascot costume at community events. The costume is light-weight and easy to wear. Time: Two or three hours each time, usually on the weekend. Training: One-hour basic training. 1．” Forest London “ in the passage probably refers to the name of a/ an ________. A．school B．community C．program D．park 2．Training is not necessary for ________ volunteer role(s) introduced above. A．one B．two C．three D．four 3．As a Tree Planter, the working time for each time usually lasts for ________. A．1.5-2 hours B．2-3 hours C．3-3.5 hours D．3-4 hours 4．With the experience of a school reporter, Jackie may probably join ________. A．Tree Planter B．Tree Aftercare Assistant C．Storyteller D．Tree Mascot 5．The underlined word “ costume “ in the passage probably is a kind of ________. A．food B．equipment C．website D．dress 6．The passage is to ________. A．call on people to join Forest London B．advise people to protect forests in London C．raise money among people for Forest London D．ask for suggestions from volunteers in Forest London 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要是关于招募“伦敦森林”志愿者的广告。 1．细节理解题。根据“In 2009, Forest London volunteers contributed (做贡献) more than 10,000 hours of service to our programs.”可知，“Forest London”是一个项目的名字，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Tree Planter... Training: No training is required.”及“Tree Aftercare Assistant…Training：No training is required.可知，有两类志愿者是不需要训练的，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Tree Planter … Time：Usually two to three hours on the weekends for each time throughout autumn and spring.”可知，每次工作时间2-3小时，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“If you are a skilled writer and like to take photos，we have a job for you!”可知，有做记者的经历可以胜任Storyteller的工作，故选C。 5．词义猜测题。根据“The costume is light-weight and easy to wear.”可知，划线单词应该是衣服，故选D。 6．主旨大意题。根据全文大意，是招募志愿者加入“伦敦森林”。故选A。 Last summer, when I was in Thailand, I had a lot of free time. A friend suggested I volunteer to teach in a nearby refugee camp. The families there had been forced to leave their homes because of the war in Myanmar. The “school” was just a small bamboo hut with a roof made of straw, much like the temporary homes the refugees lived in. It was the rainy season, so it poured a lot. Every morning, I would ride my scooter from my comfortable hotel to the camp, and I’d often arrive covered in mud, which made the kids laugh. Some of my friends asked, “Why are you volunteering in a refugee camp? Don’t you miss the fun of city life?” I told them I needed something different from the usual “good times”. The kids from Myanmar were eager to learn and really bright. I was impressed by how quickly they picked things up. Talking to them made me think a lot. When you grow up in a war zone, you have to mature quickly and face tough situations. Leaving your home and living in a new country teaches you a lot about life. I’ve always found volunteering easy because I like to do new things. My job also gives me the freedom to choose when and where I work. Even though I don’t get paid for volunteering, I’ve learned that money isn’t the only reward. The experiences I have are priceless. You meet great people, and working with those who have less than you makes you appreciate what you have and stop complaining about things you can’t change. That lesson is worth more than money. I’m not a super nice person. I can be selfish, just like anyone else. But you don’t need to be perfect to help others. Honestly, I’d be suspicious if someone said they never have selfish reasons for volunteering. In the end, volunteering benefits you too. It helps you grow as a person, and that can lead to a richer and more meaningful life. 1．What challenge did the author face every morning on the way to the refugee camp? A．He had to hike through the jungle. B．He often arrived at the camp covered in mud from riding his scooter in the rain. C．He had to travel by boat because of flooding. D．He would get lost on the way to the camp. 2．What does the word “mature” mean in the sentence, “When you grow up in a war zone, you have to mature quickly”? A．become responsible and wise beyond your age B．become physically stronger C．move to a new place D．take care of others 3．What impressed the author about the kids from Myanmar? A．They had traveled to many countries. B．They were always happy despite the challenges they faced. C．They were eager to learn and learned quickly. D．They had advanced technology in the refugee camp. 4．What can be inferred about the author’s view of volunteering? A．He views volunteering as a duty that everyone should perform. B．He sees it as a way to earn extra money and enjoy new experiences. C．He believes volunteering is important because it benefits both the volunteer and the people being helped. D．He thinks only kind and selfless people should volunteer. 5．How does the author’s experience with volunteering challenge the idea that people must be completely selfless to help others? A．The author admits that he is not a perfect person, but still finds value in helping others. B．The author believes people should always put others before themselves when volunteering. C．The author doesn’t believe in helping others unless there is something in it for him. D．The author thinks everyone volunteers for selfish reasons and shouldn’t hide it. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述作者在泰国作志愿者的经历以及收获。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was the rainy season, so it poured a lot. Every morning, I would ride my scooter from my comfortable hotel to the camp, and I’d often arrive covered in mud, which made the kids laugh.”可知，作者每天早上在去难民营的路上都面临的挑战为他经常在雨中骑着踏板车，浑身泥泞地到达难民营。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“face tough situations”可知，要面对艰难的处境需要迅速成熟起来，所以划线部分的含义是“成熟”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The kids from Myanmar were eager to learn and really bright. I was impressed by how quickly they picked things up.”可知，缅甸孩子给作者的印象是他们渴望学习，学得很快。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The experiences I have are priceless. You meet great people, and working with those who have less than you makes you appreciate what you have and stop complaining about things you can’t change. That lesson is worth more than money. I’m not a super nice person. I can be selfish, just like anyone else. But you don’t need to be perfect to help others. Honestly, I’d be suspicious if someone said they never have selfish reasons for volunteering. In the end, volunteering benefits you too.”可知，他认为志愿服务很重要，因为它对志愿者和被帮助的人都有好处。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“I can be selfish, just like anyone else. But you don’t need to be perfect to help others.”可知，作者承认自己不是一个完美的人，但仍然发现帮助他人的价值。故选A。 Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Volunteers are needed Clean People’s Park! We need five people who are strong and can help clean up People’s Park. Help to collect rubbish. If you are free for four hours this weekend, come and join us! Tel: 0398-8651518 Email: park699@126.com Teach Music! We need three volunteers to work as music teachers in SOS Children’s Villages. You need to be good at singing and dancing, and open-minded with a loving heart. If you are free for two hours every weekend, join us! Tel: 3938-8858518 Email: lovekids@sinA．com Help old people! We need four volunteers to help at Xinxin Nursing Home. You need to be good with older people. Your job is to wash clothes for them. If you can spare three hours on May 6, come and join us! Tel: 0398-8656869 Email: homelove@163.com 1．If you are free for _______ this weekend, you can help clean People’s Park. A．two hours B．three hours C．four hours D．five hours 2．To volunteer in SOS Children’s Village, you don’t need to _______ . A．sing B．dance C．love kids D．be strong 3．Volunteers are asked to _______ at Xinxin Nursing Home. A．wash clothes B．teach English C．learn music D．collect rubbish 4．_______ volunteers are needed in all according to the passage. A．3 B．4 C．5 D．12 5．Which of the following is not true? A．If you can help collect rubbish, you can call 0398-8651518. B．Music teachers need to work for two hours this weekend. C．You can send an email to lovekids@sinA．com to help kids. D．Xinxin Nursing Home needs four volunteers to help old people. 6．You can read the passage _______. A．in a newspaper B．in a storybook C．in a dictionary D．in a travel magazine 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了3个志愿者招募活动，以及所需条件和联系方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“We need five people who are strong and can help clean up People’s Park. Help to collect rubbish. If you are free for four hours this weekend, come and join us!”可知，如果你这个周末有四个小时的空闲时间，你可以帮助打扫人民公园。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“We need three volunteers to work as music teachers in SOS Children’s Villages. You need to be good at singing and dancing, and open-minded with a loving heart.”可知，去SOS儿童村做志愿者需要能歌善舞，心胸开阔，有爱心。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“We need four volunteers to help at Xinxin Nursing Home. You need to be good with older people. Your job is to wash clothes for them.”可知，志愿者被要求在新新养老院洗衣服。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“We need five people”、“We need three volunteers”以及“We need four volunteers”可知，全文共需要12名志愿者。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“We need three volunteers to work as music teachers in SOS Children’s Villages.…If you are free for two hours every weekend, join us!”可知，音乐老师需要每个周末有两个小时的空闲时间，选项B表述不符。故选B。 6．推理判断题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了3个志愿者招募活动以及所需条件和联系方式。故可推知，文章来自于报纸。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （Units1-3单元话题） Unit 1单元话题 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 Music in the forest # Lucybanner                                                         New Posts 17:34  I’m leaving home. We’re on our way to the station. I’m so excited! 18:05  We’re standing on the platform and waiting for the train to Delamere Forest. 18:30  We’re here. What a fantastic place to see my favourite singer—Jess Glynne—right in the middle of a beautiful forest! 19:17  I’m eating a hot dog. It’s very expensive, but it’s not very good! 19:57  It’s getting dark now. The stage is completely black. A few people are talking, but most people are quiet. We’re waiting for Jess. And here she comes. Everyone is cheering. What a noise! 21:45  Jess isn’t on stage. Is the show over? No way! We’re all shouting “more”. Why are we shouting? Because we want MORE!!! But don’t worry. She’s walking back onto the stage. 22:56  We’re on the train home. We don’t have seats. I don’t care. There are so many people on the train and we are all Jess Glynne’s fans. We’re all singing Hold my Hand. It’s my favourite song. 00:00  It’s exactly midnight and we’re back home. I’m feeling tired but very happy. I’m going straight upstairs to bed. 1．According to the passage, the writer was excited to see _________. A．Lucy Banner B．Jess Glynne C．Ed Sheeran D．Beyonce 2．Where did the concert take place? A．In a city park. B．At a stadium. C．In Delamere Forest. D．In a theatre. 3．The writer thought the hot dog she ate was _________. A．delicious and worth the price B．expensive but not very good C．cheap and tasty D．cold and cheap 4．What was the atmosphere like before Jess Glynne came on stage? A．Loud and chaotic. B．Completely silent. C．Mostly quiet with a few talking. D．Full of people dancing. 5．Why did people shout “more” at 21:45? A．Because they wanted Jess to stop singing. B．Because they were cheering for a different singer. C．Because they wanted a refund. D．Because they wanted more songs. 6．Where can you possibly find this article? A．In a science journal. B．On a music blog. C．In a history textbook. D．In a cooking magazine. Do you know Chuanjiang boating songs? Can you sing them? The boating songs are a kind of folk music. They are the intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) and a symbol of Chongqing. Do you know the history of the songs? In the past, the boatmen were poor and they had a hard life so they pulled the boats to make a living. At that time pulling boats wasn’t an easy job for them. The river ran too quickly for boats, so it was difficult for them to work well. What’s more, to make sure boatmen could move the boats in the same way, they sang something when pulling the boats. When they sang the songs, they felt more excited and they were full of power to move the boats. Later, these songs became more popular, and people called them Chuanjiang boating songs or Chuanjiang Haozi. This is the history of the songs. _______________ When the boatmen went upstream (向上游), they sang Shangshui Haozi. The voice was strong like a tiger. The job needed a lot of power and they would feel tired, so they sang Haozi to pull the boat more easily. When they went downstream, they sang Xiashui Haozi. Because the river ran too quickly, it was dangerous and difficult. They sang together to cheer themselves up. Chuanjiang boating songs have great meaning to people in Chongqing. They also tell us the importance of teamwork. They are the songs of boatmen to fight against hard life. The strong voice shows that they never give up when facing difficulties. The songs help people be stronger, braver and more powerful. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By listing numbers. B．By asking questions. C．By telling a story. D．By giving an example. 2．It was dangerous and difficult to pull the boats because ___________. A．the boatmen were hungry B．the boatmen sang badly C．the river ran too slowly D．the river ran too quickly 3．Which of the following can be put in “___________” .        A．Chuanjiang Haozi was difficult to sing. B．Xiashui Haozi could cheer up the boatmen. C．There were mainly two kinds of Chuanjiang Haozi. D．Shangshui Haozi helped boatmen pull the boat more easily. 4．Which is not the spirit behind Chuanjiang boating songs? A．They are the songs of boatmen to fight against hard life. B．They have great meaning to Chengdu People. C．They help people to be stronger braver and more powerful. D．They tell us that teamwork is very important. 5．Which is the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． Choose the best answers. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Zhao Yang, a 24-year-old student from China lives in France. She is famous for playing the pipa. Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument (乐器), like a guitar. In 2021, Zhao started playing the pipa on the streets for a video recording. So far, almost 300,000 people have followed her online for her vlogs (视频博客). Zhao found that people were getting more interested in Chinese culture. To help them learn more, she played Kunqu while wearing traditional clothes. This made many people from other countries excited about Chinese music. To make pipa more interesting, Zhao also plays different kinds of new songs. She puts pipa music and other kinds of music together. By doing this, Zhao expects to make more people know pipa and keep the instrument fun for everyone. Zhao Yang’s love for the pipa keeps growing. Now, she often plays the pipa in parks. People of all ages come to hear her beautiful music. She talks about pipa’s history and importance. She wants to let many people learn more about Chinese culture. As time goes by, Zhao dreams of playing the pipa around the world, sharing the magic of Chinese music and the pipa with even more people. 1．What is Zhao Yang famous for? A．Playing the pipa. B．Recording videos. C．Singing French songs. D．Wearing traditional clothes. 2．When did Zhao start performing on the streets for recordings? A．About 3 years ago. B．About 2 years ago. C．About 4 years ago. D．Less than 2 years ago. 3．Why did Zhao play Kunqu in traditional clothes? A．To make a video recording for her vlogs. B．To talk about pipa’s history and importance. C．To help people learn more about Chinese culture. D．To ask people of all ages to hear her beautiful music. 4．How does Zhao Yang make pipa more interesting? A．By playing the pipa in parks. B．By teaching French pipa lessons. C．By playing the pipa in a new way. D．By talking about pipa’s history and importance. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Zhao Yang learns to play the pipa. B．Zhao Yang talks about the history of the pipa. C．Zhao Yang plays the pipa on the streets in France. D．Zhao Yang shares Chinese culture by playing the pipa. 6．Zhao Yang may be most interested in playing ________. A．Classical music B．American folk music C．Rock music D．Blues Schools often prioritize math and science, but music education is ‌not only‌ enjoyable ‌but also‌ vital for student growth. Studies prove that learning ‌rhythm‌ and melody boosts ‌confidence‌ and creativity. For instance, shy students in school bands often speak more boldly, and athletes report better focus after music classes. ‌What’s more‌, music nurtures the human ‌spirit‌. A ‌best-known‌ example is Venezuela’s “El Sistema” program, which offers free instruments to poor children. Many participants later join orchestras or lead charity projects to ‌raise‌ awareness about poverty. Despite this, some argue that music is a “luxury.” This view ignores its practical benefits. Neuroscientist Dr. Adams states, “Music trains the brain to solve problems ‌smoothly‌.” My ‌recommendation‌ is clear: schools must ‌widely‌ include music in curricula. Let’s give every child the chance to sing, play, and grow!Questions 1．‌Main Argument‌: Why does the author support music education? A．‌It’s cheaper than sports‌. B．‌It boosts confidence and creativity‌. C．‌It replaces math‌. D．‌It’s easy to teach‌. 2．‌Example Purpose‌: Why is “El Sistema” mentioned? A．‌To criticize Venezuela‌. B．‌To show music’s social impact‌. C．‌To discuss orchestras‌. D．‌To compare countries‌. 3．‌Word Meaning‌: What does “widely” mean here? A．‌Rarely‌. B．‌Secretly‌. C．‌Commonly‌. D．‌Loudly‌. 4．‌Counterargument‌: What do critics call music education? A．‌Essential‌. B．‌A luxury‌. C．‌Useless‌. D．‌Easy‌. 5．‌Inference‌: How might music help athletes? A．‌By making them faster‌. B．‌By improving focus‌. C．‌By replacing training‌. D．‌By teaching math‌. 6．‌Tone‌: The author’s tone is ______. A．neutral‌ B．‌sarcastic C．humorous‌ D．passionate and persuasive‌ Maria was a shy seventh-grader who preferred staying silent in class. Though she loved music, her stutter made her avoid speaking or singing. One day, her music teacher, Mrs. Lee, noticed Maria humming a melody smoothly during a break. “Maria, your voice has a beautiful rhythm,” Mrs. Lee said calmly. “Why not join the school chorus? You don’t need to speak—just sing.” Maria hesitated but finally chose to try. At first, she stood nervously in the chorus, barely opening her mouth. Mrs. Lee advised her to relax and focus on the music, not the words. “Confidence grows with practice,” she said. “Not only your voice but also your courage matters.” Weeks later, the chorus was invited to perform at a charity event to raise money for homeless families. Mrs. Lee offered Maria a solo part in the song. Maria’s heart raced. “What if I stutter? What if everyone laughs?” she thought. But Mrs. Lee smiled. “Trust yourself. The best-known artists started somewhere.” On the day of the performance, Maria stood alone on the stage. The room fell silent. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and began to sing. Her voice flowed smoothly, filling the hall with warmth. The audience clapped to the rhythm, and Maria felt her fear melt away. After the performance, her classmates cheered. “You were amazing!” they said. Maria’s solo not only helped the charity gain more donations but also taught her a lesson: courage and confidence can grow, even from small steps. What’s more, her story inspired other shy students to try new things.‌Questions‌ 1．‌What is the main theme of the story?‌ A．The importance of charity events. B．Overcoming shyness through courage. C．How to become a famous singer. D．The role of teachers in schools. 2．‌Why did Maria avoid singing at first?‌ A．She disliked music. B．Her teacher advised against it. C．She was afraid of stuttering. D．The chorus was too loud. 3．‌What does the phrase “gain confidence” mean in the story?‌ A．To lose fear. B．To become richer. C．To learn new songs. D．To make friends. 4．‌What can be inferred about Mrs. Lee?‌ A．She was strict with students. B．She believed in Maria’s potential. C．She organized the charity event. D．She disliked the school chorus. 5．‌Which sentence shows Maria’s transformation?‌ A．“Maria was a shy seventh-grader who preferred staying silent.” B．“Maria felt her fear melt away.” C．“The audience clapped to the rhythm.” D．“Her classmates cheered.” 6．‌What does the word “solo” mean in the story?‌ A．Singing with a group. B．Dancing on stage. C．Performing alone. D．Playing an instrument. Unit 2单元话题 The tiger is a very special animal in Chinese culture. In most cases, it represents bravery, strength and authority. But sometimes it stands for cruelty and danger. What about a smiling tiger? In China, Xiaomianhu, or “tiger with a smiling face”, is used to describe people who appear to be kind and friendly, but actually have dangerous intentions and plans. Zhilaohu , or “a paper tiger”, is another Chinese term where the tiger is seen in a less positive way. Making paper models is a long-cherished traditional folk art in China. People usually use bamboo sticks and paper to create all kinds of things. For instance, craftsmen make paper models of houses, furniture, cars, televisions, washing machines and even smartphones to be burned as offerings to the dead at funerals. They also make large paper models of zodiac animals (生肖动物), like the rabbit, ox, dragon, rooster and tiger, to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival. Naturally, the term “paper tiger” gradually found its way into the Chinese colloquial (口语的) language. Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong once used it to describe imperialism and the atomic bomb (原子弹), meaning that they seem powerful and scary but are actually weak or ineffective. Today, this term is still widely used to describe one’s rivals and opponents. So, in the eyes of Chinese people, a smiling tiger is a real threat and a paper tiger is a false threat. 1．According to the passage, why might “a smiling tiger” be considered more dangerous than “a paper tiger”? A．Because it appears weak but is actually powerful. B．Because it looks friendly but has hidden harmful intentions. C．Because it is strong and brave. D．Because it is only symbolic and not real. 2．Why is the “paper tiger” considered a false threat according to the passage? A．Because it is a dangerous decoration. B．Because it is a symbol of peace and harmony. C．Because it is associated with zodiac animals. D．Because it represents something that appears powerful but is actually weak. 3．What does the passage suggest about the relationship between traditional Chinese folk art and language? A．Folk art is rarely reflected in everyday language. B．Folk art only influences language during festivals. C．The passage suggests no connection between folk art and language. D．Terms from folk art like “paper tiger” can become part of the common language. 4．What are paper models often made of in traditional Chinese art? A．Wood and paint. B．Clay and stone. C．Bamboo sticks and paper. D．Metal and glass. 5．How does making paper models relate to the concept of “a paper tiger”? A．Both represent something that seems real or strong but is actually fragile. B．Both are used to celebrate the Lantern Festival. C．Both involve creating strong and durable objects. D．Both are used as offerings to the dead at funerals. 6．According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct? A．Don’t worry; he’s just a paper tiger. B．She seems harmless, but she’s really a paper tiger. C．He’s very friendly; he’s a true smiling tiger. D．Everyone respects him because he’s a powerful paper tiger. Do you know the 2025 World Expo (世博会) will happen in Osaka, Japan, from April 13th to October 13th? The World Expo is a wonderful activity and people from different countries can show their culture, new things, and ideas there. It happens every five years, and this time, the theme is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. The mascot (吉祥物) of the 2025 World Expo is called “Myaku-Myaku.” It looks like a colorful shape made of soft lines. It shows the friendship among people, nature, and the future. Osaka is a metropolis. It’s one of the biggest cities in Japan and it’s also the center of economy (经济) and culture. It is famous for its delicious food, like takoyaki (章鱼小丸子) and okonomiyaki (日式煎饼). During the World Expo, many visitors from all over the world will come to Osaka to enjoy the event and try local food. The Expo will also have fun activities for children. Kids can play games and learn about new things and the environment (环境). It will be a good time for families to have fun and learn together. 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking a question.B．By telling a story.C．By giving an example. D．By listing numbers. 2．Which of the following places is a metropolis? A．Guanyinqiao. B．Shapingba. C．Chongqing. D．Hongya Dong. 3．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．People all over the world like the mascot of 2025 world EXPO. B．“Myaku-Myaku” looks like a colorful shape made of soft lines. C．You can come to London to join the EXPO next year, in 2026. D．Both kids and their parents can have a good time in EXPO this year. 4．In which part of a newspaper can we read this text? A．Animal Friends.B．World News. C．School Life. D．Sports World. You speak, write a letter, make a telephone. Your words carry a message. People communicate (交际) with words. Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hands in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions. You shake (摇) your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod (点头) and people know you are saying “Yes”. Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the door helps you where to go in or out. Have you ever thought that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time? People can communicate in many other ways. An artist can use his drawing to tell beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books are written to tell about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas. Books, magazines (杂志), TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others. They can help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about. 1．People communicate ________. A．with words only B．in many different ways C．in letters and drawings D．with smiles, tears and hands 2．Signs can carry as many ________ as words. A．questions B．examples C．tears and smiles D．messages 3．Which of the following is not talked in the passage as which can help us communicate? A．books and magazines B．TV and films C．newspapers D．Radio 4．Communication (交流) is important because it can help people to ________. A．understand the world and other people better B．teach each other to speak, write, read and draw C．know what other people are thinking about D．learn what is happening in the world more quickly 5．The best title (题目) for this short passage is ________. A．Signs Carry Messages B．Words, Signs and Drawing C．Learn words D．Ways of Communication ①Each year on Feb. 21, UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) holds an International Mother Language Day (IMLD). The event is to help people to pay attention to the disappearance of the world’s languages: many of them are disappearing each year. UNESCO sees this as a terrible fact. ② What happens when a language dies out? Something great is lost—not just sounds and marks but the way that people understand the world and communicate with each other. We keep different cultures and traditions through languages. Kill a language and all these are killed too. ③ Through IMLD, more and more people come to realize the terrible situation and try to stop it. Google’s 2018 Endangered (濒临灭绝的) Languages Project is a good example. Many speakers and protectors of endangered languages upload texts, audios and videos to the project website. They want to introduce the way that people communicate and express themselves around the world. ④ The Myaamia Project is the same kind of effort to revive the language spoken by the Miami tribes (部落) of the United States. Project members work to encourage people to study and communicate with this language, which died out in the 1960s. ⑤These activities give life to those endangered languages. People who work to keep languages alive are not limited to the past. Many young people design apps and use social media to support their activities. They “spread the word” to save the word. ⑥So, while the problem of disappearing languages remains a very serious one, there is hope. We all have a special feeling of our mother language. This is why we should remember the wise words of late president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart.” 1．UNESCO holds IMLD every year in order to help people to A．learn and use endangered languages B．show their talents in learning languages C．practice reading skills of mother languages D．realize the situation of endangered languages 2．What did people do in Google’s 2018 Endangered Languages Project? A．They discussed how to make good use of Google. B．They offered online courses on endangered languages. C．They shared materials about endangered languages online. D．They translated endangered languages into mother languages. 3．What does the underlined word “revive” mean in Paragraph 4? A．create B．learn C．bring back D．clear 4．What can we guess from Paragraph 5? A．It is more difficult to protect endangered languages. B．The disappearance of languages has already stopped. C．Young people don’t care about endangered languages. D．Young people have creative ways to protect languages. 5．The writer mentions Nelson Mandela’s words in order to__________. A．tell the importance of one’s mother language B．show his help to language protection C．tell the trouble in learning endangered languages D．show the possibility of protecting mother languages Hello, students! Today, let’s talk about an exciting topic: the differences between British English and American English. You might be wondering, why are there two types of English? Well, it’s because of history and geography. British English, also known as BrE, is the English spoken in the United Kingdom. It has its roots in the English language as it was spoken centuries ago. On the other hand, American English, or AmE, is the Englis spoken in the United States. It evolved(逐步发展，逐渐演变) from British English, but over time, it has developed its own unique features. One of the most noticeable differences is in pronunciation. For example, the letter ‘a’ in words ‘dance’ and ‘bath’ is pronounced differently in BrE and AmE. In British English, it sounds more like /dɑːns/ /bɑːθ/, while in American English, it’s /dæns/ and /bæθ/. Vocabulary is another area where you’ll find differences. In the UK, you might hop into a ‘lorry’ to the ‘chemist’ to buy some ‘biscuits.’ But in the US, you’d get into a ‘truck’ to go to the ‘pharmacy’ to some ‘cookies’. Spelling is also different. British English often keeps the older spellings, like ‘colour’ and ‘favour.’ while American English simplified them to ‘color’ and ‘favor’. Despite these differences, both versions of English are understood world wide. So whether you’re learning BrE or AmE, you’re on the right path to becoming a great English speaker. Remember, the most important thing is to practice and have fun with the language. Happy learning! 1．The article above is a ________. A．diary B．letter C．speech D．story 2．What is the main topic of the article? A．The history of the English language. B．The differences between British and American English. C．The pronunciation of the letter ‘a’ in English. D．The importance of practicing English. 3．________ differences are mentioned (提及) in the article. A．Two B．Three C．Four D．Five 4．Which of the following words is used in the US? A．lorry B．chemist C．biscuit D．truck 5．The underlined word ‘simplify’ means making something _________. A．easier B．longer C．more beautiful D．more modern The Best Language for Learning Math    What is the best language for learning math? Hint: You are not reading it     Chinese, Japanese and Korean all have simpler number words. They express math concepts (概念) more clearly than English. The language gap has drawn lots of attention. Several recent studies have linked weaker math abilities in English-speaking children to English number words.     Chinese, for example, has just ten basic number words. English, however, has more than two dozen. The trouble starts at “11”. English has a word (“eleven”) for that number. Chinese, Japanese and Korean have words that can be translated as “ten-one”—spoken with the “ten” first. That makes it easier for children to understand the place value. Student can easily see the number system is based on units of 10.     English number words over 10 don’t make the place value clear. Words for numbers 13 to19 change the order of the ones and tens. Children are more likely to confuse (困惑) 17 with 71. Therefore, children working with English number words have a harder time doing complex (复杂的) calculations. They make more mistakes.     It also feels more natural for Chinese speakers than for English speakers to use the “make-a-ten” method. When adding two number, Chinese students often break down the numbers into parts and regroup them into tens and ones. For example, 9 plus 5 becomes 9 plus 1 plus 4. This method greatly helps students work out math problems. Many teachers in America are teaching their students the “make-a-ten” method. However, they are having a hard time because of the confusing English number words.     Now, you should feel lucky that you are learning math in China. Thanks to your mother language, all the math problems have become less difficult and less confusing. 1．According to the article, several recent studies have found a relationship between English number words and _______. A．Weaker math abilities in young learners of English B．Weaker math abilities in English-speaking children C．Stronger math abilities in young learners of English D．Stronger math abilities in English-speaking children 2．According to the article, how many basic number words are there in English? A．Ten. B．Eleven. C．More than a dozen. D．More than two dozen. 3．The first three paragraphs mainly talk about_______. A．why Asian languages can make math learning easier. B．why Asian are better at math than English speakers. C．how Asian children do basic calculations within ten. D．how children’s math abilities are judged in different. countries. 4．According to the article, if you use the “make-a-ten” method to work out math problems, 8 plus 7 will become ________. A．6 + 2 + 7 B．7 + 1 + 7 C．8 + 1 + 6 D．8 + 2 + 5 5．The underlined expression “Thanks to” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “_______.” A．Instead of B．Because of C．According to D．In addition to Unit 3单元话题 Helping others: A path to a better world Introduction In a world that can sometimes seem chaotic and divided, the act of helping others stands as a powerful force for good. Whether it’s a small gesture or a major commitment, every act of kindness has the potential to make a significant impact. Why Help Others? Helping others not only benefits those in need but also enriches our own lives. When we extend a helping hand, we experience a sense of purpose, fulfilment and connection. It brings out the best in us and reminds us of our shared humanity. Ways to Help • Volunteer at a local shelter, food bank or community centre. • Donate to charities that support causes you care about. • Offer assistance to neighbours, such as helping with yard work or running errands. • Mentor a child or young person. • Participate in community clean-up projects. Share Your Story Your act of kindness can inspire others. Share your experiences of helping others on social media or with your friends and family. Let’s create a ripple effect of good deeds. Join the Movement Be a part of the change. Whether it’s a one-time act or a regular commitment, your help can make a world of difference. Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate community. Let’s make helping others a way of life and create a brighter future for all. 1．What is the writer’s view on small acts of kindness? A．They are insignificant. B．Only major commitments matter. C．They are not as valuable as donations. D．They have the potential to create a significant impact. 2．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to help others? A．Mentoring a child. B．Donating to charities. C．Supporting local artists. D．Volunteering at a food bank. 3．What does the writer think about sharing your acts of kindness? A．It’s unnecessary to share your experiences. B．Sharing can inspire others to perform good deeds. C．Sharing acts of kindness is selfish. D．It doesn’t create any effect. 4．According to the passage, helping others brings out a feeling of _________. A．anger B．sadness C．loneliness D．fulfilment 5．What does the passage encourage people to do? A．Make helping others a part of daily life. B．Help others only when they ask for it. C．Keep helping others private. D．Avoid small acts of kindness. 6．What is the passage mainly about? A．Helping others is only beneficial for those in need. B．Helping others can improve both the lives of others and our own. C．Helping others requires large financial donations. D．Helping others is only for those who have extra time. As a junior firefighter, Brett Saunders wants to stop house fires. The 13-year-old gives smoke alarms (烟雾报警器) to students at local schools. He says, “it makes me feel good knowing that I could save lives.” When Brett was seven, a terrible house fire happened in his town. “One of my best friends died in it,” Brett says, “His name was Michael.” When planning his birthday party, Brett thought of Michael and the firefighters who put out the fire. Instead of asking for birthday presents, he decided to ask his friends to donate (捐赠) money to the fire department (消防局). With their support, Brett raised $250. The fire department got the donation and suggested using the money to buy smoke alarms for students at Brett’s school. “I don’t want a fire to happen to anyone else. So why don’t we give out smoke alarms so we can help stop that? Brett explains.” During Fire Prevention Week, Brett helped firefighters hand out 620 smoke alarms at his school. Since then, he has continued his project with the help of others. He gave smoke alarms to new students at his school and students at two other schools. Every time he hands out a smoke alarm, Brett remembers Michael. I think about all the people I have helped because of him, he says. Brett has distributed (分发) nearly 1,500 smoke alarms so far. “If you have the chance to do something nice, do it, because you never know-it could save a life,” he says. “And it just builds a better world.” 1．What inspired (激励) Brett Saunders to start his project? A．He lived through a house fire. B．He visited a fire station. C．He wanted to be a firefighter. D．He lost a close friend in a fire. 2．What did the fire department suggest using the money for? A．Training more firefighters. B．Buying smoke alarms for students. C．Buying new firefighting equipment. D．Organizing a fire safety competition. 3．How many smoke alarms did Brett give out during Fire Prevention Week? A．250 B．500 C．620 D．1,500 4．What does Brett want to tell us in the last paragraph? A．Never forget our best friends. B．Ask for donations on our birthdays. C．Small acts of kindness can make a difference. D．Fires are dangerous and need more attention. 5．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To show a boy’s work to stop house fires from happening. B．To teach readers to stop house fires. C．To show the importance of fire safety at schools. D．To introduce activities of Fire Prevention Week. 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 In 2009, Forest London volunteers contributed (做贡献) more than 10,000 hours of service to our programs. From plantings to community events, our volunteers were always there to lend a helping hand. We expect you to see our volunteer opportunities. There are many ways for you to join us. The following are the VOLUNTEER ROLES you may feel interested. Tree Planter Volunteer with Forest London to plant native trees in parks and natural areas in spring and autumn. Time: Usually two to three hours on the weekends for each time throughout autumn and spring. Training: No training is required. We teach you how to plant a tree at the start of every planting event, so please arrive on time. Tree Aftercare Assistant Care for trees during their first few years to ensure their health. You may, for example, protect the trees from harmful weeds. Time: Usually 1.5 to 2 hours on weeknights or Saturday mornings each time during the summer months of July and August. Training: No training is required. We will teach you how to care for trees at the start of every aftercare event, so please arrive on time. Any necessary equipment, such as scissors, will be available. Storyteller If you are a skilled writer and like to take photos, we have a job for you! Storytellers attend events to take photos, interview volunteers and write stories. Your work will be posted on our website. Time: Usually two hours at events to collect details and take pictures, plus write stories and upload photos afterwards. At least two stories per year. Training: One-hour basic training. Tree Mascot (吉祥物) We need friendly people to wear our tree mascot costume at community events. The costume is light-weight and easy to wear. Time: Two or three hours each time, usually on the weekend. Training: One-hour basic training. 1．” Forest London “ in the passage probably refers to the name of a/ an ________. A．school B．community C．program D．park 2．Training is not necessary for ________ volunteer role(s) introduced above. A．one B．two C．three D．four 3．As a Tree Planter, the working time for each time usually lasts for ________. A．1.5-2 hours B．2-3 hours C．3-3.5 hours D．3-4 hours 4．With the experience of a school reporter, Jackie may probably join ________. A．Tree Planter B．Tree Aftercare Assistant C．Storyteller D．Tree Mascot 5．The underlined word “ costume “ in the passage probably is a kind of ________. A．food B．equipment C．website D．dress 6．The passage is to ________. A．call on people to join Forest London B．advise people to protect forests in London C．raise money among people for Forest London D．ask for suggestions from volunteers in Forest London Last summer, when I was in Thailand, I had a lot of free time. A friend suggested I volunteer to teach in a nearby refugee camp. The families there had been forced to leave their homes because of the war in Myanmar. The “school” was just a small bamboo hut with a roof made of straw, much like the temporary homes the refugees lived in. It was the rainy season, so it poured a lot. Every morning, I would ride my scooter from my comfortable hotel to the camp, and I’d often arrive covered in mud, which made the kids laugh. Some of my friends asked, “Why are you volunteering in a refugee camp? Don’t you miss the fun of city life?” I told them I needed something different from the usual “good times”. The kids from Myanmar were eager to learn and really bright. I was impressed by how quickly they picked things up. Talking to them made me think a lot. When you grow up in a war zone, you have to mature quickly and face tough situations. Leaving your home and living in a new country teaches you a lot about life. I’ve always found volunteering easy because I like to do new things. My job also gives me the freedom to choose when and where I work. Even though I don’t get paid for volunteering, I’ve learned that money isn’t the only reward. The experiences I have are priceless. You meet great people, and working with those who have less than you makes you appreciate what you have and stop complaining about things you can’t change. That lesson is worth more than money. I’m not a super nice person. I can be selfish, just like anyone else. But you don’t need to be perfect to help others. Honestly, I’d be suspicious if someone said they never have selfish reasons for volunteering. In the end, volunteering benefits you too. It helps you grow as a person, and that can lead to a richer and more meaningful life. 1．What challenge did the author face every morning on the way to the refugee camp? A．He had to hike through the jungle. B．He often arrived at the camp covered in mud from riding his scooter in the rain. C．He had to travel by boat because of flooding. D．He would get lost on the way to the camp. 2．What does the word “mature” mean in the sentence, “When you grow up in a war zone, you have to mature quickly”? A．become responsible and wise beyond your age B．become physically stronger C．move to a new place D．take care of others 3．What impressed the author about the kids from Myanmar? A．They had traveled to many countries. B．They were always happy despite the challenges they faced. C．They were eager to learn and learned quickly. D．They had advanced technology in the refugee camp. 4．What can be inferred about the author’s view of volunteering? A．He views volunteering as a duty that everyone should perform. B．He sees it as a way to earn extra money and enjoy new experiences. C．He believes volunteering is important because it benefits both the volunteer and the people being helped. D．He thinks only kind and selfless people should volunteer. 5．How does the author’s experience with volunteering challenge the idea that people must be completely selfless to help others? A．The author admits that he is not a perfect person, but still finds value in helping others. B．The author believes people should always put others before themselves when volunteering. C．The author doesn’t believe in helping others unless there is something in it for him. D．The author thinks everyone volunteers for selfish reasons and shouldn’t hide it. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Volunteers are needed Clean People’s Park! We need five people who are strong and can help clean up People’s Park. Help to collect rubbish. If you are free for four hours this weekend, come and join us! Tel: 0398-8651518 Email: park699@126.com Teach Music! We need three volunteers to work as music teachers in SOS Children’s Villages. You need to be good at singing and dancing, and open-minded with a loving heart. If you are free for two hours every weekend, join us! Tel: 3938-8858518 Email: lovekids@sinA．com Help old people! We need four volunteers to help at Xinxin Nursing Home. You need to be good with older people. Your job is to wash clothes for them. If you can spare three hours on May 6, come and join us! Tel: 0398-8656869 Email: homelove@163.com 1．If you are free for _______ this weekend, you can help clean People’s Park. A．two hours B．three hours C．four hours D．five hours 2．To volunteer in SOS Children’s Village, you don’t need to _______ . A．sing B．dance C．love kids D．be strong 3．Volunteers are asked to _______ at Xinxin Nursing Home. A．wash clothes B．teach English C．learn music D．collect rubbish 4．_______ volunteers are needed in all according to the passage. A．3 B．4 C．5 D．12 5．Which of the following is not true? A．If you can help collect rubbish, you can call 0398-8651518. B．Music teachers need to work for two hours this weekend. C．You can send an email to lovekids@sinA．com to help kids. D．Xinxin Nursing Home needs four volunteers to help old people. 6．You can read the passage _______. A．in a newspaper B．in a storybook C．in a dictionary D．in a travel magazine 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$