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期末复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units 1-6单元话题） Unit 1单元话题 A．Choose the best answer. (选择最佳答案): You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners? Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high. Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don't have rules, but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense to listen your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came. Take One Out! Once in a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you. It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you. 1．The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”. A．the type of music B．the amount of a sound C．the length of a song D．the colour of an MP3 player 2．No one wants to listen to ________ from others’ MP3 players. A．a loud sound B．sad stories C．a long movie D．the words of a song 3．We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music ________. A．is not enjoyable B．makes us tired C．is bad for MP3 players D．hurts our ears 4．If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ________. A．the theatre won’t allow it B．the actor will get angry C．others won’t hear the play well D．we will miss part of the play 5．We can take one earphone out when we ________. A．show others the way B．talk to friends on the phone C．watch a sporting event D．have dinner with our parents 6．It’s all right to use our MP3 player in ________. A．schools B．libraries C．restaurants D．museums 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了我们在听音乐时应该注意的一些社会礼貌问题。 1．词义猜测题。根据后一句“You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it.”可知，你播放的音乐不应该太大声以至于周围的每个人都能听到。故推知划线单词“volume”意为“音量”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this.”可知，没有人想从其他人的MP3播放器听到大声的音乐。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Very loud music can also be bad for your ears, so even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high.”可知，大声的音乐对耳朵不好，所以即使单独一人也不能把声音调的太高。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.”可知，在观看表演时听音乐会错过正在表演的内容。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way”可知在给别人指路时，摘掉一个耳塞是好的。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on.”可知在图书馆，学校，博物馆是不适合听MP3的。故选C。 Melodies Without Borders Music is a usual language that connects people across the world. Let’s explore four famous examples of different music styles. Classical Music: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Classical music is known for its beauty and music groups. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, written in 1824, is one of the greatest classical works. Even though Beethoven was completely deaf in his old, he created this masterpiece with a choir singing “Ode to Joy” in the final movement (乐章), which is the only choral symphony in his all works. Musical in Theater: Cats Cats is a popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poems by T.S. Eliot. It tells the story of a group of cats gathering for a special night. The musical links beautiful songs like Memory to creative costumes and dance, making it a global hit since its first performance. Chinese National Song: March of the Volunteers March of the Volunteers was composed in 1935 by Tian Han and Nie Er as the theme song of the movie Children of Trouble Time (风云儿女). It inspired people during difficult times with its strong rhythm and encouraging lyrics. It was taken as the national song in 1949. Today, it is often played at important national events and sung at every flag-raising ceremony. Pop Music: My Heart Will Go On This song by Celine Dion is a classic pop from the movie Titanic (泰坦尼克号). Its emotional melody and lyrics about love and loss made it a worldwide favorite. Pop music like this is easy to sing and often tells us stories. From Beethoven’s symphony to modern pop hits, music brings joy and meanings to our lives. 1．What is special about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony? A．It was written when Beethoven was young. B．It includes his only choir singing “Ode to Joy.” C．It is the greatest symphony among his works. D．It includes songs, dance, and creative costumes. 2．What inspired the musical Cats? A．A famous painting.B．Poems by T.S. Eliot.C．A historical event. D．A children’s storybook. 3．When do we usually play March of the Volunteers? A．At birthday parties.B．During sports games.C．At national ceremonies. D．In school classrooms. 4．Kitty is making a project on the famous movie Titanic, which song does she probably introduce? A．March of the Volunteers. B．My heart will go on. C．Cats. D．Beethoven’s ninth symphony. 5．What kind of song often tells us stories? A．Classic music. B．Pop music. C．Musical. D．Nation songs. 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Classical music is the only type of music that can express deep emotions. B．Musicals rely on costumes and dance to tell stories. C．Listening to pop music helps people stay healthy. D．Music connects people across world by bringing joys and meanings. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了音乐作为一种能连接世界各地人们的通用语言，介绍了四种不同风格的著名音乐及其特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony...he created this masterpiece with a choir singing ‘Ode to Joy’ in the final movement, which is the only choral symphony in his all works.”可知，贝多芬的《第九交响曲》特别之处在于它包含了他唯一一首有唱诗班演唱《欢乐颂》的乐章。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Cats is a popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poems by T.S. Eliot.”可知，音乐剧《猫》是受T.S. 艾略特的诗的启发创作的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Today, it is often played at important national events and sung at every flag - raising ceremony.”可知，《义勇军进行曲》通常在国家仪式上演奏。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“My Heart Will Go On This song by Celine Dion is a classic pop from the movie Titanic.”可知，Kitty在做关于电影《泰坦尼克号》的项目时，可能会介绍《我心永恒》这首歌。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Pop music like this is easy to sing and often tells us stories.”可知，流行音乐经常给我们讲故事。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Music is a usual language that connects people across the world.”以及“From Beethoven’s symphony to modern pop hits, music brings joy and meanings to our lives.”可知，文章主要讲述了音乐通过带来欢乐和意义将世界各地的人们联系在一起。故选D。 Unit 2单元话题 Body language is a very important part of communication, but do you know the same gesture can mean different things in different countries? Nodding your head usually means “YES”. Especially in Japan, nodding and bowing are the ways that locals show their agreement and respect. But in Bulgaria (保加利亚) and Greece, nodding up and down means “NO.” Strong eye contact is very common in Spain, Greece and Arab (阿拉伯的) countries. However, in Finland and Japan, too much eye contact is |considered rude. To avoid embarrassment, they often look at the other person’s neck or shoulders instead. Tapping your nose means “secret” in England while it means “be careful” in Italy. In many cultures, like Italy and the U. S., people use their arms freely when talking. However, Northern Europeans don’t like gesturing with their arms. They think it is too dramatic (戏剧化的). Similarly, in Japan, gesturing with broad arm movements is thought to be impolite. Sitting cross-legged is common in North America and some European countries. But in Asia and the Middle East, sitting like this is not respectful. The “thumbs up” sign is another interesting example. In the U. S., it usually means “good job” or “everything is okay”. But in some Middle-Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran, this gesture is very offensive. It’s like a very bad word. Understanding these differences helps us avoid misunderstandings. When you travel or talk to someone from a different culture, pay attention to their body language. You can make a big difference in how well you communicate! 1．Tom is traveling in Greece. He asks a local, “Is there a bank nearby?” The local nods. What does this likely mean? A．The local didn’t want to answer Tom’s question. B．The local didn’t understand Tom’s question. C．The local meant there isn’t a bank nearby. D．The local was not sure. 2．When an Englishman taps his nose during a conversation, he may probably want to say “________”. A．Look out! B．Keep quiet! C．I disagree with you. D．It’s just between you and me. 3．If you’re chatting with a Japanese man, which of the following behaviors will make him feel comfortable? A．nodding head B．looking at him in his eyes C．using a lot of arm gestures D．sitting with legs crossed 4．In which picture “thumbs up” is not a suitable gesture? A． B． C． D． 5．What does the underlined word “offensive” mean? A．wrong B．angry C．rude D．embarrassed 6．The author wrote the article to ________. A．ask readers to use more body language B．help readers better understand people from other cultures C．show readers the importance of body language D．suggest readers make a big difference in communication 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文主要讨论了肢体语言在不同文化中的差异，强调了同一手势在不同国家可能具有不同的含义。 1．推理判断题。根据“But in Bulgaria (保加利亚) and Greece, nodding up and down means ‘NO.’”可知，但在保加利亚和希腊，上下点头意味着“不”，故Tom在希腊旅行，问当地人附近有银行吗，当地人点头意味着附近没有银行。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Tapping your nose means ‘secret’ in England”可知，在英国轻打鼻子意味着“秘密”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Nodding your head usually means ‘YES’. Especially in Japan, nodding and bowing are the ways that locals show their agreement and respect.”可知，点头在日本是表示尊重和同意的方式。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“But in some Middle-Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran, this gesture is very offensive. It’s like a very bad word.”可知，但在沙特阿拉伯、埃及和伊朗等一些中东国家，这种姿态非常无礼。故选B。 5．词句猜测题。根据“It’s like a very bad word.”可知，此处说的这是一个非常糟糕的词，故推出划线部分offensive意为“无礼的”。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Body language is a very important part of communication, but do you know the same gesture can mean different things in different countries?”及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了肢体语言在不同文化中的差异，强调了同一手势在不同国家可能具有不同的含义，故作者写这篇文章是帮助读者更好地理解来自其它文化的人。故选B。 Students often want to practice their English outside class. One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner. This week’s question comes from a student who is eager to start a conversation with the foreigners he sees every day. One student asks, “Is it Okay to try to talk to foreigners I see in the street?” The answer is yes or no, but probably no! If you see a foreigner who looks lost, it is polite to ask him, “May I help you?” But, otherwise, you should probably let them get on with their business. Situations, however, do exist (存在) where it is quite all right to talk to foreigners. If a foreigner enters your school, office, shop or restaurant, for instance (例如), feel free to ask him (for example): — What is your name? — Where do you come from? — What do you think of Beijing? — How long will you stay in Beijing? There are also situations where it’s Okay to talk to foreigners in public places. If you see a foreigner alone in a restaurant, bar or coffee shop, it may be appropriate (合适的) to ask him or her: — Is this seat free? — Do you mind if I talk to you in English? You can probably help them if they are new to China and if they are alone. You may be able to make them feel more welcome. After a few such questions, you should know whether this person wants to talk to you or not. If they ask you similar questions, or if they give long, informative answers, you’re in luck. If not, then give them their privacy (独处). Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place. 1．It is the best way to practice your spoken English with ________. A．Japanese B．Americans C．your classmates D．French people 2．From the second paragraph, we can get to know that ________. A．it is polite to stop a foreigner to talk with him in the street B．it is polite to interrupt foreigners in a conversation C．it is impolite to interrupt a foreigner when he or she is on business D．it is impolite to help a foreigner find his way 3．When you first meet a foreigner, you should say “________”. A．Where are you going? B．Have you eaten your dinner? C．Can you help me with my English? D．Nice to meet you. 4．The writer suggests us that we should ________. A．follow the foreigners when we meet them in the street B．talk with foreigners in an accepted way C．have a meal with foreigners in a restaurant D．move to a place where a foreigner lives 5．This passage comes from a newspaper in column ________. A．Sports B．Health C．Language D．Business 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，向我们介绍在不同的地方，使用的语言是不同的。 1．推理判断题。根据“One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner.”可知，练习英语的最好方法之一就是和外国人说话，所以是和美国人练习英语。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“If you see a foreigner who looks lost, it is polite to ask him, ‘May I help you?’ But, otherwise, you should probably let them get on with their business.”可知，如果你看到一个看起来迷路的外国人，礼貌的做法是问他：“我可以帮你吗？” 但是，除此之外，你应该让他们继续他们的工作。所以在外国人谈生意时，打断他们是不礼貌的，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据常识可知，如果你第一次见到一个外国人，你应该打招呼说：你好，见到你很开心，故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place.”可知，如果你选择了正确的时间和地点，与陌生人交谈是很有趣的。所以我们应该以正确可接受的方式和外国人交谈，故选B。 5．推理判断题。本文向我们介绍在不同的地方，使用的语言是不同的，所以可能在语言专栏看到这篇文章，故选C。 Unit 3单元话题 At the age of 15, Hailey Richman became the CEO of a group called Puzzles to Remember. Puzzles to Remember gets and gives puzzles to health centers. The centers care for people with Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病). She used to help her family take care of her grandmother. Richman lives in Plainview, New York. When she was 4 years old, her grandmother got Alzheimer’s disease. “It was sad to see her problems,” Richman told reporters. Richman looked for activities that could help her grandmother. She learned that puzzles may be helpful. She began doing puzzles with her grandmother as a way to get on with her. In 2020, she built Puzzles to Remember. Since then, she has helped give away over 136, 000 puzzles to centers that care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Richman also started Kid Caregivers, an online group for young people who are helping care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. “I wanted other kids to know they are not alone,” Richman said. The Marvel Hero Project was moved by her hard work and invited her to take part in a program about kids helping their neighbourhood. Richman’s grandmother died in 2020. She said she would work hard and try to find helpful ways to make people with Alzheimer’s disease become well. 1．We can find this passage most probably ______. A．in a diary B．in a novel C．in a magazine D．in a tour guide 2．Puzzles to Remember gets puzzles for ______. A．relaxing children B．helping health centers C．selling them for money D．making children happy 3．Richman helped her grandmother by ______. A．talking with her B．helping her take care of the family C．playing puzzle games with her D．building Puzzles to Remember for her 4．Richman started several groups to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, such as ______. ①Puzzles to Remember    ②Kid Caregivers    ③Alzheimer caregiving    ④The Marvel Hero Project A．①, ② B．③, ④ C．①, ③ D．②, ④ 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Making Children Feel Loved B．A Girl and Her Grandmother C．Helping the Neighbours D．Never Too Young to Help 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了里奇曼通过和祖母玩拼图游戏来帮助患有阿尔茨海默病的祖母，并成立了两个组织来帮助阿尔茨海默病患者。 1．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了里奇曼照顾患有阿尔茨海默病的祖母，并成立了两个组织“Puzzles to Remember”和“Kid Caregivers”的故事，应在在杂志中可以看到人物传记。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Puzzles to Remember gets and gives puzzles to health centers.”可知Puzzles to Remember获取并提供拼图给健康中心，来帮助阿尔茨海默病患者。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“She learned that puzzles may be helpful. She began doing puzzles with her grandmother as a way to get on with her.”可知里奇曼通过和祖母玩拼图游戏来帮助患有阿尔茨海默病的祖母。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“In 2020, she built Puzzles to Remember.”以及“Richman also started Kid Caregivers, an online group for young people who are helping care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease.”可知，里奇曼创立了两个组织“Puzzles to Remember”和“Kid Caregivers”来帮助患有阿尔茨海默病的人。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了少年里奇曼照顾患有阿尔茨海默病的祖母，发现拼图游戏对阿尔茨海默病患者有帮助，并成立了两个组织“Puzzles to Remember”和“Kid Caregivers”的故事。故选D。 Would you like to adopt an animal? Although this sounds very unusual, some children have done just this. The Natural Zoo has given people the chance to adopt animals by paying for all of its food for one year. One of the animals that needed parents was a young tiger named Brocky. The people at the zoo said that it would cost about $900 a year for the food for Brocky. Not many boys and girls have $900 to spend. That is why several hundred children and grown-ups each have sent a little money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food. Some children sent in only a quarter because that was all the money they had. Other children sent in more money than that. Since so many people sent money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants. Brocky surely must be a happy tiger to know that he has so many adopted parents. Many children must also be happy to know that they have helped to feed him. It really will be cool for those children to go to the Natural Zoo to visit their adopted tiger Brocky. 1．Brocky is ________. A．an animal zoo B．an adopted child C．a tiger without children’s love D．a tiger in need of adoption 2．Several hundred people give money to the zoo to help Brocky because ________. A．its food is too expensive for one person to afford B．people don’t want to spend too much money on Brocky C．people don’t love Brocky enough D．the zoo forces them to do so 3．Children will be ________ if they go to the zoo to visit the tiger Brocky. A．frightened B．excited and happy C．nervous D．surprised 4．With so many people’s money, Brocky now can ________. A．play with many toys B．live without being hungry C．eat meat every day D．have an air-conditioned room to live in 5．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．zoos are too poor to feed the animals B．there are too many animals in the zoo C．many people are kind to animals D．children love animals better than adults do 6．The underlined word “adopt” probably means “________”. A．choose and raise B．look after C．buy D．give a name 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了人们在自然动物园通过支付一年的所有食物费用，可以有机会“收养”动物。 1．细节理解题。根据“One of the animals that needed parents was a young tiger named Brocky.”可知，Brocky是一只需要养育的小老虎。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The people at the zoo said that it would cost about $900 a year for the food for Brocky. Not many boys and girls have $900 to spend. That is why several hundred children and grown-ups each have sent a little money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food.”可知几百人捐钱给动物园帮助Brocky，因为它的食物太贵，一个人买不起。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Many children must also be happy to know that they have helped to feed him. It really will be cool for those children to go to the Natural Zoo to visit their adopted tiger Brocky.”可知是高兴的和兴奋的。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Since so many people sent money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants.”可知Brocky现在可以不挨饿地生活了。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Since so many people sent money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants.”及通读全文可知，许多人善待动物。故选C。 6．词义猜测题。根据“Although this sounds very unusual, some children have done just this. The Natural Zoo has given people the chance to adopt animals by paying for all of its food for one year.”可知，人们可以通过支付动物食物费用的方式“收养”动物，“adopt”与“choose and raise”意思相近。故选A。 Unit 4单元话题 Mrs. Lee: Boys and girls! Let’s talk about this question, “Is honesty the best policy (诚为上策)?” Angela: My answer is yes. If you lie, you will not only hurt the people around you, but also hurt yourself. Charlie: ▲ You start to believe those lies. Soon you don’t know the real truth. Mrs. Lee: So is honesty always the best policy? Sari: I don’t agree. What if you lie so you don’t hurt someone’s feelings? My sister got a new haircut (发型) last week, and she asked me if I liked it. I didn’t like it, but I didn’t want to hurt her feelings. So I told her it looked great. She was happy. I lied to my sister at that time. Angela: Did you feel bad when you lied? Sari: Well, at first I didn’t. But then my sister wanted to take me to the hairdresser’s (理发店). So I told her that I didn’t really like it. Then she was angry, and I felt guilty about lying. Charlie: So lying to protect someone’s feelings doesn’t work out in the end. Sari: I guess not. Mrs. Lee: Fine. Since we have an agreement, please write an article about “Honesty”. 1．What are the results of lying according to Angela? ①Feel bad about lying.       ②Hurt the liar himself or herself.      ③Protect someone’s feelings.     ④Hurt the people around the liar. A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．②④ 2．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A．It’s hard to say. B．I have no idea. C．I don’t think so. D．I couldn’t agree more. 3．How does Sari show her idea? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving an example. C．By comparing (比较) two facts. D．By showing results. 4．What does the underlined word “guilty” mean in Chinese? A．担忧的 B．羞愧的 C．紧张的 D．失望的 5．What does Mrs. Lee do? A．A teacher. B．A hairdresser. C．A journalist. D．A liar. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一群学生围绕问题“诚实是上策吗”进行了探讨，并最终得出“诚实终为上策”的一致观点。旨在引导学生诚实守信，诚信待人。 1．细节理解题。根据Angela的回答“If you lie, you will not only hurt the people around you, but also hurt yourself.”可知，她认为如果说谎不仅会伤害周围的人，也会伤害你自己。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据空后“You start to believe those lies. Soon you don’t know the real truth.”可推断，Charlie同意Angela关于说谎的观点。D选项“我完全同意。”符合。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据Sari的回答“My sister got a new haircut (发型) last week...”可知，Sari通过举例子来证明自己的观点。故选B。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Then she was angry”可知，由于自己说了谎话而让姐姐生气了，自己为此感到羞愧，推测“guilty”意为“羞愧的”。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“please write an article about ‘Honesty’.”可推知，她是一位老师。故选A。 A beautiful bird and a tortoise are good friends. The bird lives in a tree by the banks of the river, and the tortoise has his home there too. They are neighbors. Every day, after the bird flies down and has a drink of water, he dances near the river to make the tortoise friend happy. One day, a bird-catcher catches the bird and is about to take him away to the market. The unhappy bird asks the catcher to allow (允许) him to say goodbye to his friend, the tortoise. The bird-catcher agrees and takes him to the tortoise. The tortoise is sad to see his friend a captive (俘虏). The tortoise asks the bird-catcher to let the bird go. And the tortoise promises (允诺) that if the catcher agrees, he will give the bird-catcher an expensive present. To his surprise, the tortoise then dives into the water and in a few seconds comes up with a nice pearl. As this is beyond (超越) his hopes, the bird-catcher lets the bird go at once. A short time later, the man comes back and tells the tortoise that he has not paid enough for his friend, and plans to catch the bird again unless (除非) another bigger and nicer pearl is given to him. The tortoise is very angry with the man. After the bird is set free, the tortoise helps his friend fly to a far-away forest. “Well,” says the tortoise, “If you insist on (坚持) having another pearl, give the first one to me and I will fish another one for you.” Because of his greed (贪婪), the bird-catcher gives the pearl to the tortoise, who swims away with it saying, “I am no fool to take one and give two!” The tortoise then disappears (消失) into the water quickly, leaving the bird-catcher without a single pearl. 1．How does the bird-catcher want to deal with the bird at first? A．He wants to let the bird go. B．He wants to keep the bird at home. C．He wants to give the bird to the tortoise. D．He wants to take the bird away to the market. 2．Why does the bird-catcher agree to let the bird go? A．Because the tortoise isn’t happy. B．Because he should be kind to the bird. C．Because the tortoise gives him a pearl. D．Because he doesn’t want to sell the bird. 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The bird-catcher is a fool. B．Animals are kind and clever. C．Friends should help each other. D．Greed leads you to have nothing. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一则寓言故事，讲述了小鸟和乌龟是好朋友，小鸟被捕鸟人抓住后，乌龟用一颗珍珠救下小鸟。捕鸟人因贪婪再次索要更大更好的珍珠，乌龟利用他的贪婪拿回珍珠，让捕鸟人一无所获的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“One day, a bird-catcher catches the bird and is about to take him away to the market.”可知，捕鸟人一开始抓住小鸟是打算把它带到市场去。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The tortoise asks the bird-catcher to let the bird go. And the tortoise promises (允诺) that if the catcher agrees, he will give the bird-catcher an expensive present. To his surprise, the tortoise then dives into the water and in a few seconds comes up with a nice pearl. As this is beyond (超越) his hopes, the bird-catcher lets the bird go at once.” 可知，乌龟答应给捕鸟人一份昂贵的礼物，之后真的拿出了一颗漂亮的珍珠，捕鸟人因为得到了珍珠才同意放走小鸟。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。文章中捕鸟人因为贪婪，先是接受了乌龟的珍珠放走小鸟，之后又回来索要更大更好的珍珠，结果被乌龟利用他的贪婪拿回了珍珠，最后捕鸟人一无所获。故选D。 Unit 5单元话题 Wild animals play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They help maintain the balance of nature. For example, wolves control the population of deer, which in turn affects the growth of plants. However, wild animals are facing many threats. One of the main threats is habitat loss. As human activities expand, forests are cut down, and wetlands are drained. This leaves wild animals with less space to live. Another threat is poaching. People hunt wild animals for their valuable parts, such as ivory from elephants and fur from tigers. This not only reduces the number of wild animals but also disrupts the ecosystem. We need to take action to protect wild animals. We can support conservation organizations, reduce our waste, and use less plastic to help protect their habitats. 1．What’s the importance of wild animals? A．They are beautiful. B．They help maintain the balance of nature. C．They can be hunted for money. D．They can be used for experiments. 2．What’s one of the main threats to wild animals? A．Too much food. B．Habitat loss. C．Too many friends. D．Clean water. 3．Why do people poach wild animals? A．Because they want to protect them. B．Because they want to keep them as pets. C．Because they want their valuable parts. D．Because they want to make them happy. 4．What can we do to protect wild animals? A．Hunt more wild animals. B．Support conservation organizations. C．Cut down more forests. D．Use more plastic. 5．How does poaching affect the ecosystem? A．It makes the ecosystem better. B．It has no effect on the ecosystem. C．It disrupts the ecosystem. D．It helps the ecosystem grow. 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of wild animals and the threats they face. B．How to hunt wild animals. C．The beauty of wild animals. D．How to make friends with wild animals. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了野生动物在生态系统中的重要性，以及它们面临的威胁，并提出了保护野生动物的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Wild animals play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They help maintain the balance of nature.”可知，野生动物的重要性在于维持自然的平衡。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“One of the main threats is habitat loss”可知，人类活动导致栖息地减少。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“People hunt wild animals for their valuable parts”可知，偷猎的目的是猎取野生动物的珍贵部位。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“We can support conservation organizations...”可知，我们可以通过支持保护组织来保护野生动物。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“This not only reduces the number of wild animals but also disrupts the ecosystem.”可知，偷猎会破坏生态系统。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文围绕野生动物的作用、威胁及保护展开，因此选项A“野生动物的重要性及面临的威胁”全面概括主旨。故选A。 The idea of a pet for an elderly person is one that is often considered. Elderly people may miss their friends and family who are no longer around. However, a kitten (a young cat) is not a good idea for an elderly person. Kittens are tiring. Elderly people, even those in the best of health, will have a lot of difficulty chasing after a kitten and, unluckily, kittens do need a lot of care. They need to be trained not to destroy furniture and not to run up curtains (窗帘), and they need a lot of fun-time which an elderly person probably won’t be able to give them. And an elderly person will not want to look for the cat. It needs much physical energy. It is not cheap to care for a cat of any age, but kittens can be particularly expensive. They need to be taken to the animal doctors for regular health checks, especially when they are young. Cat food is usually expensive, and their beds, toys and other things all cost much money. For an elderly person living on a pension (退休金), the cost can be more than they can bear. Provided that an elderly person really does want an animal friend, an older cat would be a much better choice. Getting one from a cats’ home should make sure that it is already well trained. And with a little bit of care, it will live in a home with an elderly person. Asking advice from the cats’ home should make sure that a gentle cat will be good for an elderly person. Anything that may cause extra stress (压力) for an elderly person should be carefully considered. So think of other ways to improve their quality of life. 1．From the first paragraph we can learn that the writer wants to ________. A．correct a wrong idea B．introduce a pew gift C．help the elderly D．keep a kitten as a pet 2．According to the passage, for elderly people taking care of a kitten ________. A．is quite a simple task B．helps them exercise their body C．takes too much of their energy D．brings them a lot of pleasure 3．What can we learn from the third paragraph? A．The older cats grow, the more they cost. B．The cost of taking care of kittens is high. C．The regular health checks are useless when a kitten grows up. D．The elderly people can keep a kitten as a pet if they can get more money. 4．What does the underlined word “bear” mean? A．捐赠 B．承担 C．理解 D．控制 5．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．How to take care of the elderly. B．How to keep away from all cats. C．Older cats are a much better choice. D．Elderly people should learn to train cats. 6．In which part of a newspaper does the passage most probably appear? A．Health. B．Education. C．Business. D．Nature. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了为老年人选择宠物时需要考虑的因素，特别是关于养猫的问题。文章指出，虽然老年人可能会想念已故的朋友和家人，想要一个宠物陪伴，但养小猫可能并不适合他们，因为小猫需要大量的照顾和精力；相反，对于老年人来说，选择一只已经训练有素的老猫可能更为合适。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The idea of a pet for an elderly person is one that is often considered.”和“However, a kitten (a young cat) is not a good idea for an elderly person.”可知，给老年人养宠物的想法是人们经常考虑的，但小猫不适合老年人养；因此作者想要纠正这个错误的想法。故选A。 2．推理判断题。第二段“Elderly people, even those in the best of health, will have a lot of difficulty chasing after a kitten and, unluckily, kittens do need a lot of care. They need to be trained not to destroy furniture and not to run up curtains, and they need a lot of fun-time which an elderly person probably won’t be able to give them.”可知，照顾小猫需要很多精力，老年人即使身体健康也会有很多困难追赶小猫；据此可以推断，照顾小猫会消耗老年人太多的精力。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“They need to be taken to the animal doctors for regular health checks, especially when they are young. Cat food is usually expensive, and their beds, toys and other things all cost much money. For an elderly person living on a pension, the cost can be more than they can bear.”可知，提到了养猫需要支付的费用，包括看病、食物、床、玩具等，这些费用都很高，特别是对于靠退休金生活的老年人来说更是难以承受；因此，我们可以从第三段中了解到养猫的费用很高。故选B。 4．词义猜测题。根据第三段“It is not cheap to care for a cat of any age, but kittens can be particularly expensive.”以及“For an elderly person living on a pension, the cost can be more than they can bear.”可知，饲养小猫费用很高，尤其是对于靠退休金生活的老年人来说，他们难以承受如此高的费用；据此可以推断，划线单词“bear”意为“承担”。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Provided that an elderly person really does want an animal friend, an older cat would be a much better choice.”可知，如果老年人真的想要一个动物朋友，那么一只老猫会是更好的选择；因此，本段的主旨是老年人选择老猫作为宠物更好。故选C。 6．推理判断题。综合全文可知，本文主要讨论了老年人养宠物的问题，特别是关于养猫的情况；据此可以推断，本文最有可能出现在报纸的健康版面。故选A。 Unit 6单元话题 A young boy is crying because his ear hurts. Then a man comes out of the forest. He carries some juice from a white fungus (蘑菇). Carefully, he puts the juice into the boy’s ear. In some rainforest villages of South America, that’s how earaches are treated! Rainforest doctors, called shamans, use many kinds of plants as medicine. They make tea from one type of red vine (藤蔓). This tea cures stomachaches. Yellow flowers from another plant are used to treat snakebite. Learning from the Shamans Today, scientists from all over the world want to learn what these shamans know about plant medicines. They are studying the rainforest before the plants disappear. However, the rainforests are disappearing fast. Sometimes they want to use the land for farming. Sometimes they cut down the trees and sell the wood. Now the scientists travel by boat, air, and on foot to rainforest villages. Then they spend long hours making their way through the hot and humid jungle (丛林) with the local shamans. The shamans show the scientists which plants can be used as medicines. One USA company has already found an important new medicine. It comes from a plant in the rainforest. This medicine may soon be used to cure lung infections in kids. Rainforest plants might cure many bad illnesses. So medicine companies are working to save the rainforest. When people buy medicines made from the rainforest plants, part of the money will go to help save the rainforest. If the rainforest survives (幸存), some day you may find cures in your home that were made from white fungi and red vines. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By giving an example. B．By using a song. C．By asking a question. D．By listing a number. 2．What does the underlined word “cures” mean in the passage? A．Throws. B．Treats. C．Sells. D．Collects. 3．What do the shamans show the scientists? A．Which plants can be used as medicines. B．How the red vines grow well. C．Where they can find white fungi. D．When they can discover useful plants. 4．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ”? A．The famous medicine company B．Saving the rainforest C．Invent some new medicines D．All kinds of illnesses 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Lucky Boy B．The Life of Shamans C．Great Scientists D．Rainforest Plants: Nature’s Medicine 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了热带雨林医生，也被称为萨满，使用多种热带雨林中的植物作为药物治病。 1．细节理解题。根据“A young boy is crying because his ear hurts…Carefully, he puts the juice into the boy’s ear.”可知，文章开头通过描述一个男孩耳痛被治疗的场景引入，属于“举例子”的写作手法。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“They make tea from one type of red vine (藤蔓). This tea cures stomachaches.”可知，上下文提到红藤茶用于缓解胃痛，“cures”意为“治疗”，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The shamans show the scientists which plants can be used as medicines.”可知，萨满向科学家展示可用作药物的植物，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“If the rainforest survives (幸存), some day you may find cures in your home that were made from white fungi and red vines.”可知，后文提到医药公司通过销售药物资助雨林保护，空白处需承上启下，强调“拯救雨林”，故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，全文围绕雨林植物的药用价值及保护展开，选项D最全面概括主题。故选D。 Do you want to grow plants in your home during the cold weather? If so, you may want to use some plants to make your home smell nice. We are talking about rosemary (迷迭香) and bay laurel (月桂). Both plants have good smell and it’s easy for you to plant them inside your home. You just put them near a window in the cold weather. As long as the temperature (温度) is warm in your house and you keep watering them, they will grow well. Both rosemary and bay laurel come from the warm places of the world. The area is cool but not cold during winter because it gets lots of sunlight. For rosemary, water level is very important. You can’t water it too much. The plant needs a little wet soil (土壤). But too much water will injure the plant. It will grow slowly or even die. You can plant rosemary in the soil with some sand. The sand doesn’t keep much water, so this kind of soil will be the best place for rosemary to grow. If you want to grow bay laurel inside, you can cut unwanted branches (枝杈) from the plant as it grows and make it look like a small tree. The plant will not die if you do this. Bay laurel has dark green leaves. It produces a nice smell when you cut its leaves. When you add them to the soup, it will taste better. Remember to wash the leaves before you put them into your dishes. So bay laurel is not only a plant, but also a kind of food. 1．Rosemary and bay laurel can ________. A．grow without water B．make your house warm C．live in the soil with ice D．make your room smell nice 2．What does the underlined (划线的) word “injure” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Protect. B．Save. C．Hurt. D．Hit. 3．What can you do to help bay laurel grow better like a small tree? A．Move it to a warm room. B．Give it a lot of water every day. C．Plant it in sand without soil. D．Cut off some of its long branches. 4．According to (根据) the passage, which of the following is right about bay laurel? A．It can make dishes taste better. B．It is just a kind of decoration. C．We can use it to draw pictures. D．It is a plant and has no other use. 5．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To call on people to do some gardening. B．To share two kinds of indoor plants in winter. C．To ask people to plant more plants at home. D．To tell us how to look for rosemary and bay laurel. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了迷迭香和月桂这两种适合在寒冷天气于家中种植的植物，详细地介绍了它们的气味特点、适合在家种植的条件、种植时需要注意的要点以及月桂的食用价值等内容。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“you may want to use some plants to make your home smell nice. We are talking about rosemary and bay laurel.”可知，迷迭香和月桂可以让房间闻起来很香。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据第三段“But too much water will injure the plant. It will grow slowly or even die.”可知，过多的水会使植物生长慢甚至死亡，据此可以推断划线单词“injure”意为“伤害”，与“hurt”同义。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you want to grow bay laurel inside, you can cut unwanted branches from the plant as it grows and make it look like a small tree.”可知，为了让月桂长得像小树一样，可以剪掉它一些不需要的枝杈。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“When you add them to the soup, it will taste better.”可知，月桂能让菜肴尝起来更美味。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Do you want to grow plants in your home during the cold weather? ... We are talking about rosemary (迷迭香) and bay laurel (月桂).”及全文内容可知，文章是介绍两种适合冬季在家中种植的植物。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期末复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units 1-6单元话题） Unit 1单元话题 A．Choose the best answer. (选择最佳答案): You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners? Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high. Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don't have rules, but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense to listen your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came. Take One Out! Once in a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you. It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you. 1．The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”. A．the type of music B．the amount of a sound C．the length of a song D．the colour of an MP3 player 2．No one wants to listen to ________ from others’ MP3 players. A．a loud sound B．sad stories C．a long movie D．the words of a song 3．We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music ________. A．is not enjoyable B．makes us tired C．is bad for MP3 players D．hurts our ears 4．If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ________. A．the theatre won’t allow it B．the actor will get angry C．others won’t hear the play well D．we will miss part of the play 5．We can take one earphone out when we ________. A．show others the way B．talk to friends on the phone C．watch a sporting event D．have dinner with our parents 6．It’s all right to use our MP3 player in ________. A．schools B．libraries C．restaurants D．museums Melodies Without Borders Music is a usual language that connects people across the world. Let’s explore four famous examples of different music styles. Classical Music: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Classical music is known for its beauty and music groups. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, written in 1824, is one of the greatest classical works. Even though Beethoven was completely deaf in his old, he created this masterpiece with a choir singing “Ode to Joy” in the final movement (乐章), which is the only choral symphony in his all works. Musical in Theater: Cats Cats is a popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poems by T.S. Eliot. It tells the story of a group of cats gathering for a special night. The musical links beautiful songs like Memory to creative costumes and dance, making it a global hit since its first performance. Chinese National Song: March of the Volunteers March of the Volunteers was composed in 1935 by Tian Han and Nie Er as the theme song of the movie Children of Trouble Time (风云儿女). It inspired people during difficult times with its strong rhythm and encouraging lyrics. It was taken as the national song in 1949. Today, it is often played at important national events and sung at every flag-raising ceremony. Pop Music: My Heart Will Go On This song by Celine Dion is a classic pop from the movie Titanic (泰坦尼克号). Its emotional melody and lyrics about love and loss made it a worldwide favorite. Pop music like this is easy to sing and often tells us stories. From Beethoven’s symphony to modern pop hits, music brings joy and meanings to our lives. 1．What is special about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony? A．It was written when Beethoven was young. B．It includes his only choir singing “Ode to Joy.” C．It is the greatest symphony among his works. D．It includes songs, dance, and creative costumes. 2．What inspired the musical Cats? A．A famous painting.B．Poems by T.S. Eliot.C．A historical event. D．A children’s storybook. 3．When do we usually play March of the Volunteers? A．At birthday parties.B．During sports games.C．At national ceremonies. D．In school classrooms. 4．Kitty is making a project on the famous movie Titanic, which song does she probably introduce? A．March of the Volunteers. B．My heart will go on. C．Cats. D．Beethoven’s ninth symphony. 5．What kind of song often tells us stories? A．Classic music. B．Pop music. C．Musical. D．Nation songs. 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Classical music is the only type of music that can express deep emotions. B．Musicals rely on costumes and dance to tell stories. C．Listening to pop music helps people stay healthy. D．Music connects people across world by bringing joys and meanings. Unit 2单元话题 Body language is a very important part of communication, but do you know the same gesture can mean different things in different countries? Nodding your head usually means “YES”. Especially in Japan, nodding and bowing are the ways that locals show their agreement and respect. But in Bulgaria (保加利亚) and Greece, nodding up and down means “NO.” Strong eye contact is very common in Spain, Greece and Arab (阿拉伯的) countries. However, in Finland and Japan, too much eye contact is |considered rude. To avoid embarrassment, they often look at the other person’s neck or shoulders instead. Tapping your nose means “secret” in England while it means “be careful” in Italy. In many cultures, like Italy and the U. S., people use their arms freely when talking. However, Northern Europeans don’t like gesturing with their arms. They think it is too dramatic (戏剧化的). Similarly, in Japan, gesturing with broad arm movements is thought to be impolite. Sitting cross-legged is common in North America and some European countries. But in Asia and the Middle East, sitting like this is not respectful. The “thumbs up” sign is another interesting example. In the U. S., it usually means “good job” or “everything is okay”. But in some Middle-Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran, this gesture is very offensive. It’s like a very bad word. Understanding these differences helps us avoid misunderstandings. When you travel or talk to someone from a different culture, pay attention to their body language. You can make a big difference in how well you communicate! 1．Tom is traveling in Greece. He asks a local, “Is there a bank nearby?” The local nods. What does this likely mean? A．The local didn’t want to answer Tom’s question. B．The local didn’t understand Tom’s question. C．The local meant there isn’t a bank nearby. D．The local was not sure. 2．When an Englishman taps his nose during a conversation, he may probably want to say “________”. A．Look out! B．Keep quiet! C．I disagree with you. D．It’s just between you and me. 3．If you’re chatting with a Japanese man, which of the following behaviors will make him feel comfortable? A．nodding head B．looking at him in his eyes C．using a lot of arm gestures D．sitting with legs crossed 4．In which picture “thumbs up” is not a suitable gesture? A． B． C． D． 5．What does the underlined word “offensive” mean? A．wrong B．angry C．rude D．embarrassed 6．The author wrote the article to ________. A．ask readers to use more body language B．help readers better understand people from other cultures C．show readers the importance of body language D．suggest readers make a big difference in communication Students often want to practice their English outside class. One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner. This week’s question comes from a student who is eager to start a conversation with the foreigners he sees every day. One student asks, “Is it Okay to try to talk to foreigners I see in the street?” The answer is yes or no, but probably no! If you see a foreigner who looks lost, it is polite to ask him, “May I help you?” But, otherwise, you should probably let them get on with their business. Situations, however, do exist (存在) where it is quite all right to talk to foreigners. If a foreigner enters your school, office, shop or restaurant, for instance (例如), feel free to ask him (for example): — What is your name? — Where do you come from? — What do you think of Beijing? — How long will you stay in Beijing? There are also situations where it’s Okay to talk to foreigners in public places. If you see a foreigner alone in a restaurant, bar or coffee shop, it may be appropriate (合适的) to ask him or her: — Is this seat free? — Do you mind if I talk to you in English? You can probably help them if they are new to China and if they are alone. You may be able to make them feel more welcome. After a few such questions, you should know whether this person wants to talk to you or not. If they ask you similar questions, or if they give long, informative answers, you’re in luck. If not, then give them their privacy (独处). Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place. 1．It is the best way to practice your spoken English with ________. A．Japanese B．Americans C．your classmates D．French people 2．From the second paragraph, we can get to know that ________. A．it is polite to stop a foreigner to talk with him in the street B．it is polite to interrupt foreigners in a conversation C．it is impolite to interrupt a foreigner when he or she is on business D．it is impolite to help a foreigner find his way 3．When you first meet a foreigner, you should say “________”. A．Where are you going? B．Have you eaten your dinner? C．Can you help me with my English? D．Nice to meet you. 4．The writer suggests us that we should ________. A．follow the foreigners when we meet them in the street B．talk with foreigners in an accepted way C．have a meal with foreigners in a restaurant D．move to a place where a foreigner lives 5．This passage comes from a newspaper in column ________. A．Sports B．Health C．Language D．Business Unit 3单元话题 At the age of 15, Hailey Richman became the CEO of a group called Puzzles to Remember. Puzzles to Remember gets and gives puzzles to health centers. The centers care for people with Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病). She used to help her family take care of her grandmother. Richman lives in Plainview, New York. When she was 4 years old, her grandmother got Alzheimer’s disease. “It was sad to see her problems,” Richman told reporters. Richman looked for activities that could help her grandmother. She learned that puzzles may be helpful. She began doing puzzles with her grandmother as a way to get on with her. In 2020, she built Puzzles to Remember. Since then, she has helped give away over 136, 000 puzzles to centers that care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Richman also started Kid Caregivers, an online group for young people who are helping care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. “I wanted other kids to know they are not alone,” Richman said. The Marvel Hero Project was moved by her hard work and invited her to take part in a program about kids helping their neighbourhood. Richman’s grandmother died in 2020. She said she would work hard and try to find helpful ways to make people with Alzheimer’s disease become well. 1．We can find this passage most probably ______. A．in a diary B．in a novel C．in a magazine D．in a tour guide 2．Puzzles to Remember gets puzzles for ______. A．relaxing children B．helping health centers C．selling them for money D．making children happy 3．Richman helped her grandmother by ______. A．talking with her B．helping her take care of the family C．playing puzzle games with her D．building Puzzles to Remember for her 4．Richman started several groups to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, such as ______. ①Puzzles to Remember    ②Kid Caregivers    ③Alzheimer caregiving    ④The Marvel Hero Project A．①, ② B．③, ④ C．①, ③ D．②, ④ 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Making Children Feel Loved B．A Girl and Her Grandmother C．Helping the Neighbours D．Never Too Young to Help Would you like to adopt an animal? Although this sounds very unusual, some children have done just this. The Natural Zoo has given people the chance to adopt animals by paying for all of its food for one year. One of the animals that needed parents was a young tiger named Brocky. The people at the zoo said that it would cost about $900 a year for the food for Brocky. Not many boys and girls have $900 to spend. That is why several hundred children and grown-ups each have sent a little money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food. Some children sent in only a quarter because that was all the money they had. Other children sent in more money than that. Since so many people sent money to the zoo to help pay for Brocky’s food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants. Brocky surely must be a happy tiger to know that he has so many adopted parents. Many children must also be happy to know that they have helped to feed him. It really will be cool for those children to go to the Natural Zoo to visit their adopted tiger Brocky. 1．Brocky is ________. A．an animal zoo B．an adopted child C．a tiger without children’s love D．a tiger in need of adoption 2．Several hundred people give money to the zoo to help Brocky because ________. A．its food is too expensive for one person to afford B．people don’t want to spend too much money on Brocky C．people don’t love Brocky enough D．the zoo forces them to do so 3．Children will be ________ if they go to the zoo to visit the tiger Brocky. A．frightened B．excited and happy C．nervous D．surprised 4．With so many people’s money, Brocky now can ________. A．play with many toys B．live without being hungry C．eat meat every day D．have an air-conditioned room to live in 5．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．zoos are too poor to feed the animals B．there are too many animals in the zoo C．many people are kind to animals D．children love animals better than adults do 6．The underlined word “adopt” probably means “________”. A．choose and raise B．look after C．buy D．give a name Unit 4单元话题 Mrs. Lee: Boys and girls! Let’s talk about this question, “Is honesty the best policy (诚为上策)?” Angela: My answer is yes. If you lie, you will not only hurt the people around you, but also hurt yourself. Charlie: ▲ You start to believe those lies. Soon you don’t know the real truth. Mrs. Lee: So is honesty always the best policy? Sari: I don’t agree. What if you lie so you don’t hurt someone’s feelings? My sister got a new haircut (发型) last week, and she asked me if I liked it. I didn’t like it, but I didn’t want to hurt her feelings. So I told her it looked great. She was happy. I lied to my sister at that time. Angela: Did you feel bad when you lied? Sari: Well, at first I didn’t. But then my sister wanted to take me to the hairdresser’s (理发店). So I told her that I didn’t really like it. Then she was angry, and I felt guilty about lying. Charlie: So lying to protect someone’s feelings doesn’t work out in the end. Sari: I guess not. Mrs. Lee: Fine. Since we have an agreement, please write an article about “Honesty”. 1．What are the results of lying according to Angela? ①Feel bad about lying.       ②Hurt the liar himself or herself.      ③Protect someone’s feelings.     ④Hurt the people around the liar. A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．②④ 2．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A．It’s hard to say. B．I have no idea. C．I don’t think so. D．I couldn’t agree more. 3．How does Sari show her idea? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving an example. C．By comparing (比较) two facts. D．By showing results. 4．What does the underlined word “guilty” mean in Chinese? A．担忧的 B．羞愧的 C．紧张的 D．失望的 5．What does Mrs. Lee do? A．A teacher. B．A hairdresser. C．A journalist. D．A liar. A beautiful bird and a tortoise are good friends. The bird lives in a tree by the banks of the river, and the tortoise has his home there too. They are neighbors. Every day, after the bird flies down and has a drink of water, he dances near the river to make the tortoise friend happy. One day, a bird-catcher catches the bird and is about to take him away to the market. The unhappy bird asks the catcher to allow (允许) him to say goodbye to his friend, the tortoise. The bird-catcher agrees and takes him to the tortoise. The tortoise is sad to see his friend a captive (俘虏). The tortoise asks the bird-catcher to let the bird go. And the tortoise promises (允诺) that if the catcher agrees, he will give the bird-catcher an expensive present. To his surprise, the tortoise then dives into the water and in a few seconds comes up with a nice pearl. As this is beyond (超越) his hopes, the bird-catcher lets the bird go at once. A short time later, the man comes back and tells the tortoise that he has not paid enough for his friend, and plans to catch the bird again unless (除非) another bigger and nicer pearl is given to him. The tortoise is very angry with the man. After the bird is set free, the tortoise helps his friend fly to a far-away forest. “Well,” says the tortoise, “If you insist on (坚持) having another pearl, give the first one to me and I will fish another one for you.” Because of his greed (贪婪), the bird-catcher gives the pearl to the tortoise, who swims away with it saying, “I am no fool to take one and give two!” The tortoise then disappears (消失) into the water quickly, leaving the bird-catcher without a single pearl. 1．How does the bird-catcher want to deal with the bird at first? A．He wants to let the bird go. B．He wants to keep the bird at home. C．He wants to give the bird to the tortoise. D．He wants to take the bird away to the market. 2．Why does the bird-catcher agree to let the bird go? A．Because the tortoise isn’t happy. B．Because he should be kind to the bird. C．Because the tortoise gives him a pearl. D．Because he doesn’t want to sell the bird. 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The bird-catcher is a fool. B．Animals are kind and clever. C．Friends should help each other. D．Greed leads you to have nothing. Unit 5单元话题 Wild animals play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They help maintain the balance of nature. For example, wolves control the population of deer, which in turn affects the growth of plants. However, wild animals are facing many threats. One of the main threats is habitat loss. As human activities expand, forests are cut down, and wetlands are drained. This leaves wild animals with less space to live. Another threat is poaching. People hunt wild animals for their valuable parts, such as ivory from elephants and fur from tigers. This not only reduces the number of wild animals but also disrupts the ecosystem. We need to take action to protect wild animals. We can support conservation organizations, reduce our waste, and use less plastic to help protect their habitats. 1．What’s the importance of wild animals? A．They are beautiful. B．They help maintain the balance of nature. C．They can be hunted for money. D．They can be used for experiments. 2．What’s one of the main threats to wild animals? A．Too much food. B．Habitat loss. C．Too many friends. D．Clean water. 3．Why do people poach wild animals? A．Because they want to protect them. B．Because they want to keep them as pets. C．Because they want their valuable parts. D．Because they want to make them happy. 4．What can we do to protect wild animals? A．Hunt more wild animals. B．Support conservation organizations. C．Cut down more forests. D．Use more plastic. 5．How does poaching affect the ecosystem? A．It makes the ecosystem better. B．It has no effect on the ecosystem. C．It disrupts the ecosystem. D．It helps the ecosystem grow. 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of wild animals and the threats they face. B．How to hunt wild animals. C．The beauty of wild animals. D．How to make friends with wild animals. The idea of a pet for an elderly person is one that is often considered. Elderly people may miss their friends and family who are no longer around. However, a kitten (a young cat) is not a good idea for an elderly person. Kittens are tiring. Elderly people, even those in the best of health, will have a lot of difficulty chasing after a kitten and, unluckily, kittens do need a lot of care. They need to be trained not to destroy furniture and not to run up curtains (窗帘), and they need a lot of fun-time which an elderly person probably won’t be able to give them. And an elderly person will not want to look for the cat. It needs much physical energy. It is not cheap to care for a cat of any age, but kittens can be particularly expensive. They need to be taken to the animal doctors for regular health checks, especially when they are young. Cat food is usually expensive, and their beds, toys and other things all cost much money. For an elderly person living on a pension (退休金), the cost can be more than they can bear. Provided that an elderly person really does want an animal friend, an older cat would be a much better choice. Getting one from a cats’ home should make sure that it is already well trained. And with a little bit of care, it will live in a home with an elderly person. Asking advice from the cats’ home should make sure that a gentle cat will be good for an elderly person. Anything that may cause extra stress (压力) for an elderly person should be carefully considered. So think of other ways to improve their quality of life. 1．From the first paragraph we can learn that the writer wants to ________. A．correct a wrong idea B．introduce a pew gift C．help the elderly D．keep a kitten as a pet 2．According to the passage, for elderly people taking care of a kitten ________. A．is quite a simple task B．helps them exercise their body C．takes too much of their energy D．brings them a lot of pleasure 3．What can we learn from the third paragraph? A．The older cats grow, the more they cost. B．The cost of taking care of kittens is high. C．The regular health checks are useless when a kitten grows up. D．The elderly people can keep a kitten as a pet if they can get more money. 4．What does the underlined word “bear” mean? A．捐赠 B．承担 C．理解 D．控制 5．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．How to take care of the elderly. B．How to keep away from all cats. C．Older cats are a much better choice. D．Elderly people should learn to train cats. 6．In which part of a newspaper does the passage most probably appear? A．Health. B．Education. C．Business. D．Nature. Unit 6单元话题 A young boy is crying because his ear hurts. Then a man comes out of the forest. He carries some juice from a white fungus (蘑菇). Carefully, he puts the juice into the boy’s ear. In some rainforest villages of South America, that’s how earaches are treated! Rainforest doctors, called shamans, use many kinds of plants as medicine. They make tea from one type of red vine (藤蔓). This tea cures stomachaches. Yellow flowers from another plant are used to treat snakebite. Learning from the Shamans Today, scientists from all over the world want to learn what these shamans know about plant medicines. They are studying the rainforest before the plants disappear. However, the rainforests are disappearing fast. Sometimes they want to use the land for farming. Sometimes they cut down the trees and sell the wood. Now the scientists travel by boat, air, and on foot to rainforest villages. Then they spend long hours making their way through the hot and humid jungle (丛林) with the local shamans. The shamans show the scientists which plants can be used as medicines. One USA company has already found an important new medicine. It comes from a plant in the rainforest. This medicine may soon be used to cure lung infections in kids. Rainforest plants might cure many bad illnesses. So medicine companies are working to save the rainforest. When people buy medicines made from the rainforest plants, part of the money will go to help save the rainforest. If the rainforest survives (幸存), some day you may find cures in your home that were made from white fungi and red vines. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By giving an example. B．By using a song. C．By asking a question. D．By listing a number. 2．What does the underlined word “cures” mean in the passage? A．Throws. B．Treats. C．Sells. D．Collects. 3．What do the shamans show the scientists? A．Which plants can be used as medicines. B．How the red vines grow well. C．Where they can find white fungi. D．When they can discover useful plants. 4．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ”? A．The famous medicine company B．Saving the rainforest C．Invent some new medicines D．All kinds of illnesses 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Lucky Boy B．The Life of Shamans C．Great Scientists D．Rainforest Plants: Nature’s Medicine Do you want to grow plants in your home during the cold weather? If so, you may want to use some plants to make your home smell nice. We are talking about rosemary (迷迭香) and bay laurel (月桂). Both plants have good smell and it’s easy for you to plant them inside your home. You just put them near a window in the cold weather. As long as the temperature (温度) is warm in your house and you keep watering them, they will grow well. Both rosemary and bay laurel come from the warm places of the world. The area is cool but not cold during winter because it gets lots of sunlight. For rosemary, water level is very important. You can’t water it too much. The plant needs a little wet soil (土壤). But too much water will injure the plant. It will grow slowly or even die. You can plant rosemary in the soil with some sand. The sand doesn’t keep much water, so this kind of soil will be the best place for rosemary to grow. If you want to grow bay laurel inside, you can cut unwanted branches (枝杈) from the plant as it grows and make it look like a small tree. The plant will not die if you do this. Bay laurel has dark green leaves. It produces a nice smell when you cut its leaves. When you add them to the soup, it will taste better. Remember to wash the leaves before you put them into your dishes. So bay laurel is not only a plant, but also a kind of food. 1．Rosemary and bay laurel can ________. A．grow without water B．make your house warm C．live in the soil with ice D．make your room smell nice 2．What does the underlined (划线的) word “injure” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Protect. B．Save. C．Hurt. D．Hit. 3．What can you do to help bay laurel grow better like a small tree? A．Move it to a warm room. B．Give it a lot of water every day. C．Plant it in sand without soil. D．Cut off some of its long branches. 4．According to (根据) the passage, which of the following is right about bay laurel? A．It can make dishes taste better. B．It is just a kind of decoration. C．We can use it to draw pictures. D．It is a plant and has no other use. 5．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To call on people to do some gardening. B．To share two kinds of indoor plants in winter. C．To ask people to plant more plants at home. D．To tell us how to look for rosemary and bay laurel. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$