第06讲 Unit 3 Curious minds 单元主题阅读精讲讲练-【暑假自学课】2025年新八年级英语暑假提升精品讲义（沪教版五四制2024）

第06讲 Unit3 Curious minds 单元主题阅读精讲精练 内容导航——预习三步曲 情景1: 科学探索 1. discover [dɪˈskʌvər] 发现 搭配：discover new things（发现新事物）, discover secrets（发现秘密） 近义：find, explore 例句：Scientists discover new planets with telescopes. → 科学家用望远镜发现新行星。 2. experiment [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt] 实验 搭配：do an experiment（做实验）, science experiment（科学实验） 转换：experimental [ɪkˈspɛrɪməntəl] (adj.) 实验性的 近义：test, trial 例句：We did a fun experiment with vinegar and baking soda. → 我们用醋和小苏打做了一个有趣的实验。 3. research [ˈrisərtʃ] 研究 搭配：do research（进行研究）, online research（在线研究） 近义：study, investigate 例句：I researched why the sky is blue for my project. → 我为我的项目研究了为什么天空是蓝色的。 4. observe [əbˈzɜrv] 观察 搭配：observe carefully（仔细观察）, observe nature（观察自然） 转换：observation [ˌɒbsəˈveɪʃn] (n.) 观察 近义：watch, examine 例句：Observe how ants work together. → 观察蚂蚁是如何一起工作的。 5. invent [ɪnˈvɛnt] 发明 搭配：invent new tools（发明新工具）, invent stories（编故事） 转换：invention [ɪnˈvɛnʃn] (n.) 发明, inventor [ɪnˈvɛntər] (n.) 发明家 近义：create, design 例句：Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. → 托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。 6. theory [ˈθɪri] 理论 搭配：scientific theory（科学理论）, prove a theory（证明理论） 近义：idea, explanation 例句：Einstein’s theory of relativity changed physics. → 爱因斯坦的相对论改变了物理学。 情景2: 阅读求知 7. read [riːd] 阅读 搭配：read books（读书）, read aloud（朗读） 转换：reading [ˈriːdɪŋ] (n.) 阅读, reader [ˈriːdər] (n.) 读者 近义：study, scan 例句：I read 20 pages every night. → 我每晚读20页书。 8. knowledge [ˈnɔːlɪdʒ] 知识 搭配：gain knowledge（获得知识）, useful knowledge（有用的知识） 近义：information, understanding 例句：Books give us knowledge about the world. → 书籍为我们提供了关于世界的知识。 9. imagine [ɪˈmædʒɪn] 想象 搭配：imagine stories（想象故事）, imagine the future（想象未来） 转换：imagination [ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn] (n.) 想象力 近义：dream, picture 例句：Imagine living on Mars! → 想象一下在火星上生活吧！ 10. question [ˈkwɛstʃən] 问题/提问 搭配：ask questions（提问）, answer a question（回答问题） 近义：query, doubt 例句：Good learners always question things. → 好学的人总是会提出问题。 11. explore [ɪkˈsplɔːr] 探索 搭配：explore ideas（探索想法）, explore nature（探索自然） 转换：exploration [ˌekspləˈreɪʃn] (n.) 探索 近义：discover, investigate 例句：Children love to explore the forest. → 孩子们喜欢探索森林。 12. curious [ˈkjʊəriəs] 好奇的 搭配：curious mind（好奇心）, stay curious（保持好奇心） 转换：curiosity [kjʊəˈrɪɒsɪti] (n.) 好奇心 近义：interested, eager 例句：Cats are curious about everything. → 猫对所有事情都很好奇。 情景3: 自然观察 13. nature [ˈnætʃər] 自然 搭配：study nature（研究自然）, protect nature（保护自然） 近义：environment, wildlife 例句：We learn about plants in nature class. → 我们在自然课上学到了关于植物的知识。 14. collect [kəˈlɛkt] 收集 搭配：collect rocks（收集石头）, collect data（收集数据） 转换：collection [kəˈlɛkʃən] (n.) 收藏 近义：gather, save 例句：He collects leaves for his science project. → 他为科学项目收集树叶。 15. pattern [ˈpætnər] 模式/图案 搭配：find patterns（发现模式）, weather patterns（天气模式） 近义：design, sequence 例句：Butterfly wings have beautiful patterns. → 蝴蝶的翅膀上有美丽的图案。 16. grow [ɡroʊ] 生长 搭配：grow plants（种植植物）, grow fast（快速生长） 转换：growth [ɡroʊθ] (n.) 生长 近义：develop, increase 例句：Sunflowers grow tall in summer. → 向日葵在夏天长得很高。 17. habitat [ˈhæbɪtæt] 栖息地 搭配：animal habitat（动物栖息地）, protect habitats（保护栖息地） 近义：home, environment 例句：Pandas live in bamboo habitats. → 熊猫生活在竹林栖息地。 18. species [ˈspiːʃiːz] 物种 搭配：endangered species（濒危物种）, new species（新物种） 近义：type, kind 例句：Scientists found a new insect species. → 科学家发现了一种新的昆虫物种。 情景4: 动手实验 19. build [bɪld] 建造 搭配：build models（建造模型）, build robots（制造机器人） 近义：construct, make 例句：We built a volcano for the science fair. → 我们为科学展览建造了一个火山模型。 20. measure [ˈmɛʒər] 测量 搭配：measure temperature（测量温度）, measure height（测量高度） 转换：measurement [ˈmɛʒərmənt] (n.) 测量 近义：calculate, weigh 例句：Measure the water before pouring it. → 在倒水之前测量一下水量。 21. record [rɪˈkɔːrd] 记录 搭配：record data（记录数据）, keep records（保留记录） 近义：note, document 例句：Record your observations in a notebook. → 把你的观察记录在一个笔记本上。 22. result [rɪˈzʌlt] 结果 搭配：experiment results（实验结果）, final result（最终结果） 近义：outcome, finding 例句：Share your results with the class. → 与同学们分享你的实验结果。 23. tool [tul] 工具 搭配：scientific tools（科学工具）, useful tools（有用的工具） 近义：instrument, device 例句：Magnets are fun science tools. → 磁铁是有趣的科学工具。 24. hypothesis [haɪˈpɒθəsɪs] 假设 搭配：make a hypothesis（提出假设）, test a hypothesis（验证假设） 近义：prediction, guess 例句：My hypothesis is that plants grow faster with sunlight. → 我的假设是植物在阳光下长得更快。 情景5: 解决问题 25. solve [sɒlv] 解决 搭配：solve problems（解决问题）, solve puzzles（解谜题） 近义：fix, answer 例句：Can you solve this math puzzle? → 你能解这个数学谜题吗？ 26. analyze [ˈænəlaɪz] 分析 搭配：analyze data（分析数据）, analyze results（分析结果） 转换：analysis [əˈnæləsɪs] (n.) 分析 近义：examine, study 例句：Analyze why the experiment failed. → 分析为什么实验失败了。 27. reason [ˈrizən] 原因/推理 搭配：find a reason（找理由）, reason carefully（仔细推理） 近义：cause, think logically 例句：Use reason to answer tricky questions. → 用推理来回答棘手的问题。 28. evidence [ˈɛvɪdəns] 证据 搭配：find evidence（寻找证据）, scientific evidence（科学证据） 近义：proof, facts 例句：Fossils are evidence of ancient life. → 化石是古代生命的证据。 29. mystery [ˈmɪstəri] 谜团 搭配：solve a mystery（解开谜团）, deep mystery（深奥的谜团） 近义：puzzle, secret 例句：The Bermuda Triangle is a famous mystery. → 百慕大三角是一个著名的谜团。 30. predict [prɪˈdɪkt] 预测 搭配：predict weather（预测天气）, predict results（预测结果） 转换：prediction [prɪˈdɪkʃn] (n.) 预测 近义：forecast, guess 例句：Can you predict what happens next? → 你能预测接下来会发生什么吗？ I. 单词拼写 (10题) 根据句子含义拼写正确词汇（首字母已给出）： 1. I want to d______ why stars shine at night. (发现) 2. Do an e______ to test your idea. (实验) 3. O______ the ants carrying food. (观察) 4. Read books to gain k______. (知识) 5. Stay c______ and ask questions. (好奇的) 6. C______ different leaves for your project. (收集) 7. B______ a model plane with paper. (建造) 8. M______ the length of the table. (测量) 9. Try to s______ this difficult puzzle. (解决) 10. P______ tomorrow’s weather using clouds. (预测) II. 根据汉语提示填空 (10题) 用英文词汇补全句子（每空一词）： 1. We ______ (研究) how birds fly for science class. 2. ______ (想象) traveling to the moon! 3. Polar bears live in a cold ______ (栖息地). 4. Write down the ______ (结果) of your test. 5. Use a ruler to ______ (测量) the box. 6. Fossils are ______ (证据) of dinosaurs. 7. The Loch Ness Monster is an unsolved ______ (谜团). 8. ______ (分析) why plants need sunlight. 9. A microscope is a useful ______ (工具). 10. Make a ______ (假设) before starting your experiment. III. 翻译句子 (5题) 将汉语句子翻译成英文： 1. 孩子们喜欢探索森林。 → Children love to ______ the forest. 2. 记录实验中的变化。 → ______ the changes in your experiment. 3. 他发明了一种新的游戏。 → He ______ a new game. 4. 分析这些数据找出规律。 → ______ the data to find patterns. 5. 阅读能增长知识。 → Reading helps us gain ______. IV. 综合填空 (2篇×10空) A. 科学实验 (5空) We did a fun science (1)______ (实验) yesterday. First, we made a (2)______ (假设): "Salt water freezes slower than fresh water." Then we (3)______ (测量) 100ml of each water type and put them in the freezer. Every 10 minutes, we (4)______ (观察) the changes and (5)______ (记录) the results. B. 自然探索 (5空) Nature is full of wonders! When we (6)______ (探索) the forest, we (7)______ (收集) different leaves. We learned that each tree (8)______ (种类) has unique patterns. To (9)______ (解决) the mystery of why leaves change color, we did online (10)______ (研究). 答案 I. 单词拼写 1. discover 2. experiment 3. Observe 4. knowledge 5. curious 6. Collect 7. Build 8. Measure 9. solve 10. Predict II. 汉语提示填空 1. researched 2. Imagine 3. habitat 4. results 5. measure 6. evidence 7. mystery 8. Analyze 9. tool 10. hypothesis III. 翻译句子 1. explore 2. Record 3. invented 4. Analyze 5. knowledge IV. 综合填空 A篇: (1) experiment (2) hypothesis (3) measured (4) observed (5) recorded B篇: (6) explore (7) collected (8) species (9) solve (10) research 知识导图记忆 一、语法选择 Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived at the bottom of a deep well. 1 little frog had never seen the outside world. One day, he 2 many interesting things outside the well by a turtle passing by. He became very curious about 3 he heard and decided to leave the well and search for a new life. He jumped and jumped. At last, he arrived 4 a farm and saw lots of special plants there. 5 excited he was! Suddenly, a terrible smell made him very sick. He looked up and saw a farmer was spraying pesticide (撒农药). He was afraid and ran away quickly. He jumped and jumped again. Soon, he got to the sea. He thought 6 must be the most proper place for him. However, when he jumped into the sea, he 7 so much rubbish that he couldn’t stay there any longer. Finally, he chose 8 back to the well. He said disappointedly, “The outside world isn’t as 9 as what I thought. The smell makes me feel terrible. The problem of 10 is too serious!” With these words, the frog jumped back into the bottom of the well. 1．A．A B．An C．The 2．A．told B．is told C．was told 3．A．how B．what C．when 4．A．at B．to C．over 5．A．How B．What C．What a 6．A．it B．its C．itself 7．A．finds B．found C．has found 8．A．go B．going C．to go 9．A．beautiful B．more beautiful C．most beautiful 10．A．pollute B．pollution C．polluted 【答案】 1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一只小青蛙一心向往外面的所谓美丽世界而跳出井，却发现现实世界中污染严重的事情。 1．句意：这个小青蛙从未见过外面的世界。 A不定冠词，表泛指，修饰辅音音素开头的单词；An不定冠词，表泛指，修饰元音音素开头的单词；The定冠词表特指。根据上文“there was a frog (青蛙) who lived at the bottom of a deep well.”可知，这只青蛙是第二次提到，应使用定冠词the，表特指。故选C。 2．句意：一天，它被一只路过的乌龟告诉了井外的许多有趣的事情。 told过去式；is told一般现在时的被动语态；was told一般过去时的被动语态。分析句子结构可知，主语为he ，与谓语动词tell存在被动关系，应使用被动语态，又因为文章的时态为一般过去时态。故选C。 3．句意：他对听到的东西很好奇并决心去看看并寻求新的生活。 how怎样，如何；what什么；when什么时候。该句为宾语从句。此处宾语从句为“he heard”，其中 “heard”缺少宾语，故选B。 4．句意：最后他到了一家农场。 at在；to到；over在上面。arrive at“到达”，固定搭配。故选A。 5．句意：他多么兴奋啊！ How引导感叹句，中心词为形容词或副词；What引导感叹句，中心词为名词；What a引导感叹句，中心词为名词。该句为感叹句，符合“how+形容词+主语+谓语”的句型结构。故选A。 6．句意：他认为这里对他来说是最适合他的地方。 it它；its它的；itself它自己。分析句子结构可知，此处应使用代词it作宾语从句“must be the most proper place for him”的主语。故选A。 7．句意：然而，当他进入大海他就发现这么多的垃圾以至于他不能在待着。 finds动词三单；found动词过去式；has found现在完成时。根据本空“so”以及后半句“that”可知，本句为so…that…句型。根据后面的句子“so much rubbish that he couldn’t stay here any longer.”时态为一般过去时，可知此处应使用一般过去时。故选B。 8．句意：最后他选择回到了井里。 go动词原形；going动词现在分词；to go动词过去式。choose to do sth.为固定短语。所以要用动词不定式to go，意为再次回到井里。故选C。 9．句意：外面的世界并不是和我想的一样美丽。 beautiful美丽的；more beautiful更美丽的；most beautiful最美丽的。as+形容词/副词（原级）+as是固定短语。故选A。 10．句意：目前的环境污染太严重了。 pollute污染，动词原形；pollution污染，名词；polluted污染，过去式。根据该空前面的“the”可知，此处需要填写名词“污染”。故选B。 Mike was a curious(好奇的) boy. Mike was 1 in new things. He sometimes forgot 2 the rules. And this made 3 in danger. His mother reminds(提醒) him of this again and again before they left. One day went with his father to see his grandparents who live in a small town. On the train, Mike put his head out of the window every minute. His father said, “Mike, be 4 ! Don’t 5 your head out of window!” Instead of 6 to his father, Mike went on putting his head of the window. His father could do 7 . Then Mike’s father wanted to play a joke on his son. He took Mike’s cap quietly, hid it behind his back and said, “You see, your cap has flown away.” Mike touched his head and it was really gone. He didn’t know what to do. The boy began 8 . He wanted to get his cap back. “Don’t worry, son.” Said his father, “I will get your cap back.” “How can you get it back?” Asked Mike in 9 . His father said. “Close your eyes and whistle(吹口哨) once, and maybe your cap 10 back.” His father quickly put the cap on the son’s head. “What a strange way!” Mike said. He was happy, then he quickly took his father’s cap and threw(扔) it out of the window. “Now it’s your turn to whistle, Dad!” He said happily. 1．A．interest B．interesting C．interests D．interested 2．A．follow B．to follow C．following D．to following 3．A．her B．his C．him D．himself 4．A．care B．careful C．carefully D．careless 5．A．was put B．puts C．putting D．put 6．A．listen B．listening C．to listen D．listens 7．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 8．A．cried B．to crying C．to cry D．cry 9．A．to surprise B．surprising C．surprised D．surprise 10．A．comes B．came C．has come D．will come 【答案】 1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．D 6．B 7．C 8．C 9．D 10．D 【分析】短文大意：迈克对新生事物感兴趣。有时不守规则，会给他带来危险。每次出门，妈妈总是告诫他。一天，迈克与他的爸爸一起去看望住在小镇的爷爷奶奶。他不时地把头伸出窗外。爸爸的告诫根本听不进去，继续把他的头伸出窗外。迈克的爸爸想捉弄一下自己的儿子，反被儿子捉弄了。 1．句意：Mike对新事物感兴趣。 interest兴趣，名词；interesting有趣的，形容词；interests使……感兴趣，动词；interested感兴趣的，形容词。固定搭配：be interested in sth“对……感兴趣”，故选D。 2．句意：他有时忘记遵守规则。 follow动词原形；to follow动词不定式；following动名词；to following介词to+动名词。固定搭配：forget to do sth“忘记做某事”；forget doing sth“忘记做过某事”，此处指忘记要去遵守规则，故选B。 3．句意：这让他自己处于危险之中。 her她；his他的；him他；himself他自己。这个动作会让他自己陷入危险，用反身代词himself表示“他自己”，故选D。 4．句意：Mike，小心！ care关心，名词；careful小心的，形容词；carefully小心地，副词；careless粗心的，形容词。根据“Mike put his head out of the window every minute”可知，爸爸看到他这个举动，提醒他要小心，be careful“小心”，故选B。 5．句意：不要把你的头伸出窗外。 was put一般过去时被动语态；puts动词三单形式；putting动名词；put动词原形。此句是否定祈使句，don’t+动词原形，故选D。 6．句意：Mike没有听父亲的话，而是继续把头伸到窗口。 listen动词原形；listening动名词；to listen动词不定式；listens动词三单形式。instead of doing sth“而不是做某事”，故选B。 7．句意：他的父亲无能为力。 something某件事；anything任何事；nothing没什么事；everything一切。在爸爸的警告下，他还是继续把头伸出窗外，爸爸觉得无能为力，故选C。 8．句意：男孩开始哭。 cried动词过去式；to crying介词to+动名词；to cry动词不定式；cry动词原形。固定搭配：begin to do sth“开始做某事”，故选C。 9．句意：Mike惊讶地问。 to surprise动词不定式；surprising令人惊讶的；surprised感到惊讶的；surprise名词。固定搭配：in surprise“惊讶地”，故选D。 10．句意：或许你的帽子会回来。 comes动词三单形式；came动词过去式；has come现在完成时；will come一般将来时。此处指闭上眼睛并吹口哨后，帽子或许会回来，用一般将来时表示将来发生的动作，结构为will do，故选D。 二、选词填空 A．something     B．arrived     C． in     D．serious     E. seemed     F. anything One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same although they are 1 different colors?” It was a 2 question. I thought for a while, and then said, “I’ll explain it soon. Let’s go to a fruit shop. I have 3 interesting to show you.” At the fruit shop, we bought some apples in different colors—red, green and yellow ones. After we 4 home, I told Adam, “It’s time to answer your question now. I put one apple of each kind color on the table. Adam watched carefully. He 5 curious (好奇的) ”. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者通过几个苹果告诉自己的儿子：人的外表不一样，但是人的内心是一样的。 1．句意：所有的人虽然肤色不同，但都是一样的吗？根据“they are...different colors”结合选词可知，此处是指不同的颜色，应用介词in+颜色，故选C。 2．句意：这是一个严肃的问题。此空应填形容词作定语，结合选词可知serious“严肃的”符合语境，故选D。 3．句意：我有一些有趣的东西要给你看。根据“I have...interesting to show you”可知是指一些有趣的事情，应用something，故选A。 4．句意：回到家后。根据“After we...home, I told Adam”结合选词可知是指回家。arrived“到达”符合语境，故选B。 5．句意：他看起来很好奇。根据“He...curious (好奇的) ”.”可知此空应填系动词，后加形容词curious作表语。seemed“好像，似乎”符合语境，故选E。 阅读短文，从方框中选择合适的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 science what climate but explore protect drive careful other birthday What is in our oceans, and how do the oceans work? These questions always interested me. They made me want to become a marine biologist (海洋生物学家). I grew up near the sea. I spent much of my free time 1 the beach. I looked at the animals in the rock pools and at 2 was washed up on the sand. As I grew older, I liked to explore the sea by surfing or 3 . I studied science at university. You need to do this to become a marine biologist. The more you study, the more chances you will get. But you don’t have to be really smart to be a 4 . You just need to be curious (好奇的) and observe (观察) things 5 . My job is to study Antarctic krill (南极磷虾). They are small 6 very important for our Earth. Many 7 animals eat them. I love my job because I get to discover new things. How do billions of krill form groups? Where do they go under the sea ice during winter? I study for the answers. I also get to help 8 the animals in the Southern Ocean. Because of 9 change, our oceans face many challenges. But my job isn’t perfect. When I am away at sea, I can’t help out at home. Or I may miss important family events, such as 10 and anniversaries (纪念日). 【答案】 1．exploring 2．what 3．driving 4．scientist 5．carefully 6．but 7．other 8．protect 9．climate 10．birthdays 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者从小就热爱海洋，所以长大之后一直从事海洋研究，作者很喜欢自己的工作，但是这份工作并不完美。 1．句意：我花了很多空闲时间探索海滩。根据句意并结合备选词可知，此空意为“探索”，explore“探索”；spend ... doing sth.“花时间做某事”。所以，须填explore的动名词exploring。故填exploring。 2．句意：我看着潮水潭里的动物，还有被冲上沙滩的东西。分析句子结构并结合备选词可知，此空应填what，引导一个宾语从句，并在从句中作主语，表示“被冲上沙滩的东西”。故填what。 3．句意：随着年龄的增长，我喜欢冲浪或潜水来探索大海。根据前面“I liked to explore the sea by surfing or”及备选词可知，此空应填drive“潜水”的动名词diving，和surfing是并列，说明探索海洋的方式有冲浪，还有潜水。故填diving。 4．句意：但你不必非常聪明才能成为一名科学家。根据前文“They made me want to become a marine biologist.”和“You need to do this to become a marine biologist.”并结合备选词可知，可知，是指成为一名科学家。science“科学”，scientist“科学家”，空前有冠词a，用单数名词。故填scientist。 5．句意：你只需要保持好奇心，仔细观察事物。分析句子结构并结合备选词可知，此处用careful的副词carefully“仔细地”来修饰动词observe，表示“仔细观察事物”。故填carefully。 6．句意：它们很小，但对我们的地球非常重要。根据空前的“They are small”和空后的“very important for our Earth”可知，前后之间存在转折，用转折连词but“但是”。故填but。 7．句意：许多其他动物都吃它们。根据空后名词“animals”以及备选词可知，是指“其他动物”。other“其他的”，后接名词复数。故填other。 8．句意：我也会去帮助保护南大洋的动物。根据下文“Because of ... change, our oceans face many challenges.”并结合备选词可知，此空意为“保护”，是指保护南大洋的动物；protect“保护”，help do sth.“帮助做某事”，所以该空用动词原形。故填protect。 9．句意：由于气候变化，我们的海洋面临着许多挑战。根据“our oceans face many challenges.”结合备选词可知，此空意为“气候”，是指气候变化带来了一系列的挑战；climate“气候”，是不可数名词。故填climate。 10．句意：或者我可能会错过重要的家庭活动，比如生日和周年纪念日。根据前面的“Or I may miss important family events, such as”和后面的“and anniversaries”并结合备选词可知，此空应填birthday“生日”的复数birthdays，和后面的名词anniversaries并列，表示重要的家庭活动。故填birthdays。 三、阅读理解 Do you often ask questions? Children are known for wanting answers to many questions because curiosity (好奇心) is part of human nature. As we all know, curiosity has many good points. Many great discoveries (发现) in history were made by curious people. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know a lot more about the world and have useful technology to help them. Curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the curiosity of learning, classes will become more interesting and you will do well in schoolwork. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you a great worker. ★ Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. To improve your curiosity, get information from as many sources (来源) as possible, when you learn about a topic. Don’t assume you already know everything. Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t know. Find out what it is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other people happy by sharing their knowledge. Let’s try to become people who are full of curiosity. 1．Children like to ask questions because _______. A．they are born with natural curiosity B．they don’t know about the human nature C．they are known for reading and watching D．they don’t want to find the answers by themselves 2．According to the passage, curiosity makes people _______. A．do well in everything B．lose interest in learning C．afraid to ask questions D．be more creative and active 3．Which of the following can be put in ★ . A．What will you do if you’re not curious? B．Also, curiosity moves people forward. C．People needn’t develop curiosity further. D．However, curiosity has bad sides, too. 4．What does the underlined word “assume” in the last paragraph mean? A．forget. B．wonder. C．think. D．worry. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Learn to Ask Questions B．Ways to Improve Your Curiosity C．Try to Be Curious D．Curiosity Is the Most Important Thing 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了好奇心的重要性，指出好奇心是人类天性的一部分，能够推动人类进步。 1．细节理解题。根据“Children are known for wanting answers to many questions because curiosity is part of human nature.”可知，孩子喜欢问问题是因为他们天生具有好奇心。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Thanks to their curiosity, people now know a lot more about the world and have useful technology to help them.”和“If you develop the curiosity of learning, classes will become more interesting and you will do well in schoolwork.”可知，好奇心让人更有创造力和主动性。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you a great worker.”可知，此处与好奇心的积极作用有关。选项B“此外，好奇心推动人们前进”与之相符。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Don’t assume you already know everything.”可知，不要以为你什么都知道，assume意为“认为”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要讨论了好奇心的重要性以及如何培养好奇心。故选C。 Do you know the job of a travel experience officer (旅行体验官)? It’s an interesting and cool job. Travel experience officers go to different places. They try many travel things, such as comfortable hotels and delicious food. They do many activities, like hiking in mountains, sailing on the sea, or joining festivals. Then they share their real feelings with others. They use words, pictures, or videos. This helps people plan trips better, like where to stay and what to see. To do this job, you needn’t a high education, but your love to traveling. You should know different travel styles, from cheap trips to expensive vacations. Good writing skills help you describe (描述) experiences clearly. Basic photo or video skills let you show how beautiful places are. You must notice small things, like a hotel’s service or the best time to visit a spot. Record every great moment during the trip to write in a lively way. Last but not least, this job also needs a healthy body. Why is this job great? Because every trip is a new experience. One day you might wake up by the sea, and the next climb an old mountain. You’ll meet friends from other countries, learn their cultures, and see amazing views. It’s a wonderful way to see the world and share happy stories and useful tips. However, the job is not always easy. It has its difficulties. Bad weather or transport problems may happen. You must deal with any problems. If you love traveling, are curious (好奇的) about new things, and enjoy sharing, this job could be perfect for you. What a cool way to turn your love for travel into a meaningful job! 1．How does the writer begin the topic? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a story. C．By using a saying. D．By listing numbers. 2．This job needs _______. ① writing skills         ②a high education    ③photo or video skills         ④a healthy body A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．This job is great because ______. A．it doesn’t need going out B．it can earn a lot of money C．every trip is a new experience D．it’s always easy and comfortable 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to become a famous travel blogger. B．Giving some tips for planning a perfect trip. C．The challenges of traveling to different countries. D．An introduction to the travel experience officer. 5．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=paragraph 1, ②=paragraph 2,...) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了旅行体验官这一职业，包括其工作内容、任职要求以及这份工作的魅力和面临的困难。 1．细节理解题。根据“Do you know the job of a travel experience officer?”可知，文章开篇以问题引入旅行体验官这一职业话题，所以是通过提问的方式开始话题。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Good writing skills help you describe experiences clearly. Basic photo or video skills let you show how beautiful places are.”和“Last but not least, this job also needs a healthy body.”可知，这份工作需要写作技能、摄影或摄像技能以及健康的身体；由“To do this job, you needn’t a high education”可知不需要高学历，所以①③④正确。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Why is this job great? Because every trip is a new experience.”可知，这份工作很棒是因为每次旅行都是一次新体验。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读原文可知，文章围绕旅行体验官展开，介绍了其工作内容、要求等，D选项“旅行体验官介”符合文章主旨。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。通读原文可知，第一段引出旅行体验官这一职业；第二段介绍工作要求；第三段阐述工作很棒的原因及面临的困难；第四段呼吁热爱旅行等的人尝试这份工作。是总分结构，第一段总述，后三段分述，A选项结构符合。故选A。 The Curiosity Challenge is a popular event organized by the London Science Festival (LSF) for young students aged between 8 and 14. Students are invited to create artworks that show their interests. The goal of the Curiosity Challenge is to encourage students to be curious and learn new things. By taking part in the challenge, students can share their ideas and curiosity with others. To enter for the competition, students can draw a picture, write an article, take a photo, or write a poem. All artworks or pieces of writing should be sent to the MIT Museum by February 10th. Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are chosen as winners will be recognized at a special ceremony (典礼) in a hall of the MIT Museum during the LSF on Sunday, April 19th. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students, such as medals or some gifts. Winning artworks will be published in a book, and other students’ artworks will be shown in the MIT Museum. Everyone who takes part in the competition will get a prize to say thank you for their effort and creativity. Families of those who take part will be invited to the celebration and they can enjoy some food and drinks there. Between March 10th and March 21st, each winner will be given the information of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. For more information about the program, you can visit https://cambridgesciencefestival.org. 1．Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge? A．MIT artists. B．LSF winners. C．London locals. D．School students. 2．What is the purpose of the Curiosity Challenge? A．To share ideas. B．To find art talents. C．To develop curiosity. D．To learn challenging skills. 3．What can students create for the Curiosity Challenge? A．Film. B．Music. C．Opera. D．Painting. 4．When will the prize-giving ceremony be held? A．On April 19th. B．On March 10th. C．On March 21st. D．On February 10th. 5．Where is the text probably taken from? A．Website. B．Textbook. C．Travel diary. D．Science magazine. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了伦敦科学节组织的好奇心挑战赛的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“for young students aged between 8 and 14”可知，好奇心挑战赛是为8到14岁的学生组织的活动。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The goal of the Curiosity Challenge is to encourage students to be curious and learn new things. ”可知，好奇心挑战赛的目的是鼓励学生保持好奇心并学习新事物。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“To enter for the competition, students can draw a picture, write an article, take a photo, or write a poem.”可知，学生可以画画、写文章、拍照或写诗来参加比赛。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are chosen as winners will be recognized at a special ceremony (典礼) in a hall of the MIT Museum during the LSF on Sunday, April 19th.”可知，颁奖典礼将在4月19日举行。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“For more information about the program, you can visit https://cambridgesciencefestival.org.”可知，本文可能来自网站。故选A。 A French Star in China Laurent Ban, a French musical actor, is a popular online star on China’s Weibo. He helps French musicals gain fans in China. From 2005 on, Laurent travels between France and China, watching Chinese audiences (观众) fall in love with French musicals shows. Tickets for these shows often sell out quickly. Laurent is more than an actor to his Chinese fans—he’s a cultural explorer. He learns Peking Opera in Beijing teahouses, tries traditional hanfu in Xi’an, and teaches acting in Chinese schools. “Being curious keeps me young,” he says with a smile. 2024 is special as it marks the 60th anniversary (周年) of China-France diplomatic relations. Laurent calls it “a year of heart-to-heart connections.” He plans to stay in China until November, sharing his life online daily. “I want to be a bridge between our cultures (文化),” he added. 1．Laurent Ban’s main job is ________. A．factory manager B．musical actor C．French teacher D．fashion reader 2．French musical tickets sell out quickly because they are ________. A．popular B．different C．comfortable D．opposite 3．Laurent ________ to explore Chinese culture. A．cooks Chinese food B．learns Peking Opera C．studies Chinese history D．writes French poems 4．What does the underlined word “connections” mean in the text? A．连接 B．断开 C．顺从 D．对比 5．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To explain French musicals B．To teach Chinese traditions C．To spread a cultural bridge-builder D．To travel China and France 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述法国音乐剧演员Laurent Ban在中国推广法国音乐剧并探索中国文化的故事，强调他作为中法文化交流桥梁的作用。 1．细节理解题。根据“Laurent Ban, a French musical actor, is a popular online star on China’s Weibo.”可知，他是音乐剧演员。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“From 2005 on, Laurent travels between France and China, watching Chinese audiences (观众) fall in love with French musicals shows. Tickets for these shows often sell out quickly.”可知，是因为这些表演受到中国观众的喜爱。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“He learns Peking Opera in Beijing teahouses, tries traditional hanfu in Xi’an, and teaches acting in Chinese schools.”可知，他学习京剧来探索中国文化。故选B。 4．词义猜测题。根据“2024 is special as it marks the 60th anniversary (周年) of China-France diplomatic relations.”可知，2024年是中法建交60周年，因此可推知Laurent把它称为“心与心相连的一年”，划线单词表示“连接”。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述法国音乐剧演员Laurent Ban在中国推广法国音乐剧并探索中国文化的故事，强调他作为中法文化交流桥梁的作用。故选C。 四、完形填空 The eight-year-old Neya lived with her father, mother and 1 . The little family 2 lived in a village with beautiful plants and trees. Their life was happy but Neya was curious (好奇的) about 3 life. She wanted to move into the city and enjoy life there. She wanted to shop, watch movies, and eat delicious food in nice restaurants. However, it was 4 for Neya’s family to move into a city because everything they had was in the village. One day, Neya 5 before noon (中午). She had a strange 6 —her deceased (已故的) grandma became a fairy (仙女). Her grandma 7 to make one of her wishes come true. Neya asked to live in the city. Grandmother understood Neya’s wish, 8 she still wanted to convince (说服) her that life in the village was better. She told Neya there was no fresh air in cities. And she 9 get fresh fruits and vegetables, either. Neya didn’t realize these problems. She couldn’t wait to ask her grandma to make her wish come true. Then she found herself in the city with her friends. She went to a movie and shopped in a shopping center. But she found the city life was fast and she understood her grandma’s words were 10 . She was going to return home when she heard her brother call her for lunch. She woke up from the dream and realized that what she had was good enough. 1．A．grandma B．grandpa C．brother D．sister 2．A．happily B．usually C．suddenly D．early 3．A．forest B．mountain C．sea D．city 4．A．perfect B．impossible C．necessary D．easy 5．A．fell down B．fell asleep C．fell ill D．fell over 6．A．dream B．plan C．idea D．condition 7．A．encouraged B．promised C．refused D．remembered 8．A．if B．because C．since D．but 9．A．shouldn’t B．couldn’t C．needn’t D．mustn’t 10．A．long B．clear C．famous D．true 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．D 9．B 10．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个叫Neya的八岁女孩想要搬到城市生活的故事，她向她已故的奶奶许愿，希望能住在城市里，但最终她意识到她在村子里的生活已经足够好了。 1．句意：八岁的Neya与她的父亲、母亲和哥哥住在一起。 grandma奶奶；grandpa爷爷；brother哥哥；sister姐姐。根据“She was going to return home when she heard her brother call her for lunch.”可知，此处应该是她的哥哥，故选C。 2．句意：这个小家庭愉快地生活在一个有美丽植物和树木的村庄里。 happily愉快地；usually通常；suddenly突然；early早地。根据“Their life was happy”可知，此处表示愉快地， 故选A。 3．句意：他们的生活很幸福，但Neya对城市生活很好奇。 forest森林；mountain山；sea海；city城市。根据“She wanted to move into the city”可知，Neya对城市生活很好奇，故选D。 4．句意：然而，Neya一家不可能搬到城里，因为他们所有的东西都在村里。 perfect完美的；impossible不可能的；necessary必要的；easy容易的。 根据“because everything they had was in the village.”可知，Neya一家不可能搬到城里，故选B。 5．句意：一天，Neya在中午前睡着了。 fell down摔倒；fell asleep睡着；fell ill生病；fell over摔倒。根据“She had a strange…—her deceased (已故的) grandma became a fairy (仙女).”可知，Neya睡着了，故选B。 6．句意：她做了一个奇怪的梦。 dream梦；plan计划；idea想法；condition条件。根据“her deceased (已故的) grandma became a fairy (仙女).”可知，她做了一个梦，故选A。 7．句意：她的奶奶答应实现她的一个愿望。 encouraged鼓励；promised答应；refused拒绝；remembered记住。根据“make one of her wishes come true.”可知，此处应该是奶奶答应实现她的一个愿望，故选B。 8．句意：奶奶理解Neya的愿望，但她仍然想说服她，村里的生活会更好。 if如果；because因为；since自从；but但是。前后句意是转折关系，所以用转折连词but，故选D。 9．句意：她也买不到新鲜的水果和蔬菜。 shouldn’t不应该；couldn’t不能；needn’t不必；mustn’t禁止。根据“She told Neya there was no fresh air in cities.”以及either可知，此处应该是指不能买到新鲜的水果和蔬菜，故选B。 10．句意：但她发现城市生活节奏很快，她才明白奶奶的话是真的。 long长的；clear清晰的；famous著名的；true真的。根据“But she found the city life was fast”可知，她这时明白了奶奶说的话是真的，故选D。 五、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 Curiosity (好奇心) isn’t always good for us. As for me, I never thought I would make some 1 (mistake). Last Saturday, I saw my friend Tom digging a hole in his yard (院子). I wanted to know why he did that. 2 fact, I didn’t think he was normal because these days he kept 3 (do) things secretly (秘密地). Without thinking, I called him for an answer. But he refused 4 (tell) me and just said he would keep it a secret 5 next Tuesday. Then that afternoon, he dug again and put something inside. I was more 6 (surprise). That night, I was too curious to go to sleep, so I prepared everything I needed to dig and went to his yard. When I was digging, Tom with his parents ran into the yard and 7 (catch) me. I felt very upset and tried to tell them why I did it. Tom laughed and 8 (final) I knew what he did. To celebrate his brother 9 (David) birthday next Tuesday, Tom dug and hid (隐藏) the birthday gift to surprise him. Tom hoped his brother could find the gift 10 (he). It would be fun! Now you can see how embarrassed (尴尬) I was! 【答案】 1．mistakes 2．In 3．doing 4．to tell 5．until 6．surprised 7．caught 8．finally 9．David’s 10．himself 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者由于好奇，破坏了朋友想给哥哥生日的惊喜。 1．句意：就我而言，我从未想过我会犯一些错误。some后加可数名词复数，故填mistakes。 2．句意：事实上，我不认为他是正常的，因为这些天他总是秘密地做事情。in fact“事实上”，为固定短语，故填In。 3．句意：事实上，我不认为他是正常的，因为这些天他总是秘密地做事情。keep doing sth“一直做某事”，为固定短语。故填doing。 4．句意：但是他拒绝告诉我，只是说他要保密到下周二。refuse to do sth“拒绝做某事”，为固定短语，故填to tell。 5．句意：但是他拒绝告诉我，只是说他要保密到下周二。根据“he would keep it a secret...next Tuesday.”可知是指保密到下周二，应用until“直到”。故填until。 6．句意：我更惊讶。此处作表语，修饰人，应用形容词surprised“惊讶的”。故填surprised。 7．句意：当我在挖的时候，汤姆和他的父母跑进院子抓住了我。根据ran可知本句是一般过去时，动词用过去式，故填caught。 8．句意：汤姆笑了，我终于知道他在干什么了。final是形容词，此处修饰后句，应用副词，故填finally。 9．句意：为了庆祝他哥哥大卫下周二的生日，汤姆挖藏了一份生日礼物给他一个惊喜。空后是名词，应用David的名词所有格修饰，故填David’s。 10．句意：汤姆希望他哥哥能自己找到礼物。根据“Tom hoped his brother could find the gift ”可知汤姆希望他哥哥能自己找到礼物，应用he的反身代词himself，故填himself。 六、任务型阅读 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 Early Life Albert Einstein was born on 14th March, 1879 in Germany. Einstein wasn’t able to speak a word until three. He was curious and imaginative. He loved watching things carefully and asked a lot of questions about them. His questions were often hard to answer for teachers. Schooling Einstein started school in 1885. Though he did well in maths and science, he failed in many subjects like history, geography and languages. He was not the teachers’ favourite. He didn’t enjoy going to school. Einstein finished high school in Switzerland and entered a university in Zurich. He graduated as a teacher of maths and physics in 1900. Scientific Work After graduation, Einstein worked at the Patent Office. He spent much time studying physics. By 1909, Einstein had become a top scientist. Though he became successful in the field of science, he still put great effort in scientific research. Finally, he won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1921. Later life Einstein kept at his research until he died in 1955. Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it. However, there was no conclusion. Today, many famous scientists still think Einstein is the smartest man in the world. 1．When and where was Albert Einstein born? 2．What was Albert Einstein like? 3．How long did Albert Einstein spend in school? 4．Why did scientists study Albert Einstein’s brain after his death? 5．What title can you give to this passage? 【答案】1．He was born on 14th March, 1879 in Germany. 2．He was curious and imaginative. 3．15 years. 4．Because they want to see if there was anything special about it. 5．The Life and Achievements of Albert Einstein 【导语】本文主要介绍了爱因斯坦的生平经历和成就。 1．根据“Albert Einstein was born on 14th March, 1879 in Germany.”可知，爱因斯坦于1879年3月14日出生在德国。故填He was born on 14th March, 1879 in Germany. 2．根据“He was curious and imaginative.”可知，他充满好奇心和想象力。故填He was curious and imaginative. 3．根据“Einstein started school in 1885.”及“He graduated as a teacher of maths and physics in 1900.”可知，共15年。故填15 years. 4．根据“Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it.”可知，是为了看看它是否有任何特别之处。故填Because they want to see if there was anything special about it. 5．本文主要介绍了爱因斯坦的生平经历和成就，所以最佳标题为“The Life and Achievements of Albert Einstein”。故填The Life and Achievements of Albert Einstein。 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 A few years ago, my husband and I were on an island for a weekend with our 3-and 4-year-old daughters. As we went back and thought about what to do next, our girls jumped in and told us exactly what they wanted to do. “We want to go to the butterfly museum,” said Ariella and Eliana. As soon as we walked into the main area of the museum, we saw thousands of beautiful butterflies all flapping (拍打) their colourful wings. My girls were jumping up and down and I knew we had made the right decision to come to the museum. They were having so much fun. I turned to our museum tour guide because I was curious and asked, “How long do butterflies live?” She said, “About ten days.” “What can butterflies do in ten days?” I asked. The guide stopped, looked at me and said, “They make the world a more beautiful place.” “Wow,” I said, “I never thought about butterflies like that. Thank you.” After we said goodbye, I couldn’t stop thinking about what the guide had said. She was right. We all have something to offer the world with the time we have. When we focus our gifts on taking care of each other every day, we can make a difference. Appreciate (感激) the influence you can have on your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours. Like a butterfly, you have your own way of making the world a little better for everyone. 1．How many members are there in the writer’s family? 2．How long were they on an island? 3．Where did Ariella and Eliana go after the weekend? 4．What can you do to help your friends with their study? Please share your own ways in 30 words or more. 【答案】1．There are four./Four. 2．For a weekend./For two days. 3．The butterfly museum./They went to the butterfly museum. 4．I can help my friends with their study by sharing my notes and explaining difficult concepts to them. We can also form study groups to discuss problems and learn from each other. Additionally, I can encourage them to ask questions and seek help when needed. 【导语】本文讲述了作者和丈夫带着他们的女儿去蝴蝶博物馆的事情，并且得到一个道理，我们都能用自己的时间为这个世界做点事情。 1．根据“A few years ago, my husband and I were on an island for a weekend with our 3-and 4-year-old daughters”可知作者家里有作者、她的丈夫和两个女儿。故填There are four./Four. 2．根据“A few years ago, my husband and I were on an island for a weekend with our 3-and 4-year-old daughters”可知他们在岛上度过了一个周末。故填For a weekend./For two days. 3．根据“We want to go to the butterfly museum”可知她们去了蝴蝶博物馆。故填The butterfly museum./They went to the butterfly museum. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I can help my friends with their study by sharing my notes and explaining difficult concepts to them. We can also form study groups to discuss problems and learn from each other. Additionally, I can encourage them to ask questions and seek help when needed. 18 / 18 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 第06讲 Unit3 Curious minds 单元主题阅读精讲精练 内容导航——预习三步曲 情景1: 科学探索 1. discover [dɪˈskʌvər] 发现 搭配：discover new things（发现新事物）, discover secrets（发现秘密） 近义：find, explore 例句：Scientists discover new planets with telescopes. → 科学家用望远镜发现新行星。 2. experiment [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt] 实验 搭配：do an experiment（做实验）, science experiment（科学实验） 转换：experimental [ɪkˈspɛrɪməntəl] (adj.) 实验性的 近义：test, trial 例句：We did a fun experiment with vinegar and baking soda. → 我们用醋和小苏打做了一个有趣的实验。 3. research [ˈrisərtʃ] 研究 搭配：do research（进行研究）, online research（在线研究） 近义：study, investigate 例句：I researched why the sky is blue for my project. → 我为我的项目研究了为什么天空是蓝色的。 4. observe [əbˈzɜrv] 观察 搭配：observe carefully（仔细观察）, observe nature（观察自然） 转换：observation [ˌɒbsəˈveɪʃn] (n.) 观察 近义：watch, examine 例句：Observe how ants work together. → 观察蚂蚁是如何一起工作的。 5. invent [ɪnˈvɛnt] 发明 搭配：invent new tools（发明新工具）, invent stories（编故事） 转换：invention [ɪnˈvɛnʃn] (n.) 发明, inventor [ɪnˈvɛntər] (n.) 发明家 近义：create, design 例句：Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. → 托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。 6. theory [ˈθɪri] 理论 搭配：scientific theory（科学理论）, prove a theory（证明理论） 近义：idea, explanation 例句：Einstein’s theory of relativity changed physics. → 爱因斯坦的相对论改变了物理学。 情景2: 阅读求知 7. read [riːd] 阅读 搭配：read books（读书）, read aloud（朗读） 转换：reading [ˈriːdɪŋ] (n.) 阅读, reader [ˈriːdər] (n.) 读者 近义：study, scan 例句：I read 20 pages every night. → 我每晚读20页书。 8. knowledge [ˈnɔːlɪdʒ] 知识 搭配：gain knowledge（获得知识）, useful knowledge（有用的知识） 近义：information, understanding 例句：Books give us knowledge about the world. → 书籍为我们提供了关于世界的知识。 9. imagine [ɪˈmædʒɪn] 想象 搭配：imagine stories（想象故事）, imagine the future（想象未来） 转换：imagination [ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn] (n.) 想象力 近义：dream, picture 例句：Imagine living on Mars! → 想象一下在火星上生活吧！ 10. question [ˈkwɛstʃən] 问题/提问 搭配：ask questions（提问）, answer a question（回答问题） 近义：query, doubt 例句：Good learners always question things. → 好学的人总是会提出问题。 11. explore [ɪkˈsplɔːr] 探索 搭配：explore ideas（探索想法）, explore nature（探索自然） 转换：exploration [ˌekspləˈreɪʃn] (n.) 探索 近义：discover, investigate 例句：Children love to explore the forest. → 孩子们喜欢探索森林。 12. curious [ˈkjʊəriəs] 好奇的 搭配：curious mind（好奇心）, stay curious（保持好奇心） 转换：curiosity [kjʊəˈrɪɒsɪti] (n.) 好奇心 近义：interested, eager 例句：Cats are curious about everything. → 猫对所有事情都很好奇。 情景3: 自然观察 13. nature [ˈnætʃər] 自然 搭配：study nature（研究自然）, protect nature（保护自然） 近义：environment, wildlife 例句：We learn about plants in nature class. → 我们在自然课上学到了关于植物的知识。 14. collect [kəˈlɛkt] 收集 搭配：collect rocks（收集石头）, collect data（收集数据） 转换：collection [kəˈlɛkʃən] (n.) 收藏 近义：gather, save 例句：He collects leaves for his science project. → 他为科学项目收集树叶。 15. pattern [ˈpætnər] 模式/图案 搭配：find patterns（发现模式）, weather patterns（天气模式） 近义：design, sequence 例句：Butterfly wings have beautiful patterns. → 蝴蝶的翅膀上有美丽的图案。 16. grow [ɡroʊ] 生长 搭配：grow plants（种植植物）, grow fast（快速生长） 转换：growth [ɡroʊθ] (n.) 生长 近义：develop, increase 例句：Sunflowers grow tall in summer. → 向日葵在夏天长得很高。 17. habitat [ˈhæbɪtæt] 栖息地 搭配：animal habitat（动物栖息地）, protect habitats（保护栖息地） 近义：home, environment 例句：Pandas live in bamboo habitats. → 熊猫生活在竹林栖息地。 18. species [ˈspiːʃiːz] 物种 搭配：endangered species（濒危物种）, new species（新物种） 近义：type, kind 例句：Scientists found a new insect species. → 科学家发现了一种新的昆虫物种。 情景4: 动手实验 19. build [bɪld] 建造 搭配：build models（建造模型）, build robots（制造机器人） 近义：construct, make 例句：We built a volcano for the science fair. → 我们为科学展览建造了一个火山模型。 20. measure [ˈmɛʒər] 测量 搭配：measure temperature（测量温度）, measure height（测量高度） 转换：measurement [ˈmɛʒərmənt] (n.) 测量 近义：calculate, weigh 例句：Measure the water before pouring it. → 在倒水之前测量一下水量。 21. record [rɪˈkɔːrd] 记录 搭配：record data（记录数据）, keep records（保留记录） 近义：note, document 例句：Record your observations in a notebook. → 把你的观察记录在一个笔记本上。 22. result [rɪˈzʌlt] 结果 搭配：experiment results（实验结果）, final result（最终结果） 近义：outcome, finding 例句：Share your results with the class. → 与同学们分享你的实验结果。 23. tool [tul] 工具 搭配：scientific tools（科学工具）, useful tools（有用的工具） 近义：instrument, device 例句：Magnets are fun science tools. → 磁铁是有趣的科学工具。 24. hypothesis [haɪˈpɒθəsɪs] 假设 搭配：make a hypothesis（提出假设）, test a hypothesis（验证假设） 近义：prediction, guess 例句：My hypothesis is that plants grow faster with sunlight. → 我的假设是植物在阳光下长得更快。 情景5: 解决问题 25. solve [sɒlv] 解决 搭配：solve problems（解决问题）, solve puzzles（解谜题） 近义：fix, answer 例句：Can you solve this math puzzle? → 你能解这个数学谜题吗？ 26. analyze [ˈænəlaɪz] 分析 搭配：analyze data（分析数据）, analyze results（分析结果） 转换：analysis [əˈnæləsɪs] (n.) 分析 近义：examine, study 例句：Analyze why the experiment failed. → 分析为什么实验失败了。 27. reason [ˈrizən] 原因/推理 搭配：find a reason（找理由）, reason carefully（仔细推理） 近义：cause, think logically 例句：Use reason to answer tricky questions. → 用推理来回答棘手的问题。 28. evidence [ˈɛvɪdəns] 证据 搭配：find evidence（寻找证据）, scientific evidence（科学证据） 近义：proof, facts 例句：Fossils are evidence of ancient life. → 化石是古代生命的证据。 29. mystery [ˈmɪstəri] 谜团 搭配：solve a mystery（解开谜团）, deep mystery（深奥的谜团） 近义：puzzle, secret 例句：The Bermuda Triangle is a famous mystery. → 百慕大三角是一个著名的谜团。 30. predict [prɪˈdɪkt] 预测 搭配：predict weather（预测天气）, predict results（预测结果） 转换：prediction [prɪˈdɪkʃn] (n.) 预测 近义：forecast, guess 例句：Can you predict what happens next? → 你能预测接下来会发生什么吗？ I. 单词拼写 (10题) 根据句子含义拼写正确词汇（首字母已给出）： 1. I want to d______ why stars shine at night. (发现) 2. Do an e______ to test your idea. (实验) 3. O______ the ants carrying food. (观察) 4. Read books to gain k______. (知识) 5. Stay c______ and ask questions. (好奇的) 6. C______ different leaves for your project. (收集) 7. B______ a model plane with paper. (建造) 8. M______ the length of the table. (测量) 9. Try to s______ this difficult puzzle. (解决) 10. P______ tomorrow’s weather using clouds. (预测) II. 根据汉语提示填空 (10题) 用英文词汇补全句子（每空一词）： 1. We ______ (研究) how birds fly for science class. 2. ______ (想象) traveling to the moon! 3. Polar bears live in a cold ______ (栖息地). 4. Write down the ______ (结果) of your test. 5. Use a ruler to ______ (测量) the box. 6. Fossils are ______ (证据) of dinosaurs. 7. The Loch Ness Monster is an unsolved ______ (谜团). 8. ______ (分析) why plants need sunlight. 9. A microscope is a useful ______ (工具). 10. Make a ______ (假设) before starting your experiment. III. 翻译句子 (5题) 将汉语句子翻译成英文： 1. 孩子们喜欢探索森林。 → Children love to ______ the forest. 2. 记录实验中的变化。 → ______ the changes in your experiment. 3. 他发明了一种新的游戏。 → He ______ a new game. 4. 分析这些数据找出规律。 → ______ the data to find patterns. 5. 阅读能增长知识。 → Reading helps us gain ______. IV. 综合填空 (2篇×10空) A. 科学实验 (5空) We did a fun science (1)______ (实验) yesterday. First, we made a (2)______ (假设): "Salt water freezes slower than fresh water." Then we (3)______ (测量) 100ml of each water type and put them in the freezer. Every 10 minutes, we (4)______ (观察) the changes and (5)______ (记录) the results. B. 自然探索 (5空) Nature is full of wonders! When we (6)______ (探索) the forest, we (7)______ (收集) different leaves. We learned that each tree (8)______ (种类) has unique patterns. To (9)______ (解决) the mystery of why leaves change color, we did online (10)______ (研究). 知识导图记忆 一、语法选择 Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived at the bottom of a deep well. 1 little frog had never seen the outside world. One day, he 2 many interesting things outside the well by a turtle passing by. He became very curious about 3 he heard and decided to leave the well and search for a new life. He jumped and jumped. At last, he arrived 4 a farm and saw lots of special plants there. 5 excited he was! Suddenly, a terrible smell made him very sick. He looked up and saw a farmer was spraying pesticide (撒农药). He was afraid and ran away quickly. He jumped and jumped again. Soon, he got to the sea. He thought 6 must be the most proper place for him. However, when he jumped into the sea, he 7 so much rubbish that he couldn’t stay there any longer. Finally, he chose 8 back to the well. He said disappointedly, “The outside world isn’t as 9 as what I thought. The smell makes me feel terrible. The problem of 10 is too serious!” With these words, the frog jumped back into the bottom of the well. 1．A．A B．An C．The 2．A．told B．is told C．was told 3．A．how B．what C．when 4．A．at B．to C．over 5．A．How B．What C．What a 6．A．it B．its C．itself 7．A．finds B．found C．has found 8．A．go B．going C．to go 9．A．beautiful B．more beautiful C．most beautiful 10．A．pollute B．pollution C．polluted Mike was a curious(好奇的) boy. Mike was 1 in new things. He sometimes forgot 2 the rules. And this made 3 in danger. His mother reminds(提醒) him of this again and again before they left. One day went with his father to see his grandparents who live in a small town. On the train, Mike put his head out of the window every minute. His father said, “Mike, be 4 ! Don’t 5 your head out of window!” Instead of 6 to his father, Mike went on putting his head of the window. His father could do 7 . Then Mike’s father wanted to play a joke on his son. He took Mike’s cap quietly, hid it behind his back and said, “You see, your cap has flown away.” Mike touched his head and it was really gone. He didn’t know what to do. The boy began 8 . He wanted to get his cap back. “Don’t worry, son.” Said his father, “I will get your cap back.” “How can you get it back?” Asked Mike in 9 . His father said. “Close your eyes and whistle(吹口哨) once, and maybe your cap 10 back.” His father quickly put the cap on the son’s head. “What a strange way!” Mike said. He was happy, then he quickly took his father’s cap and threw(扔) it out of the window. “Now it’s your turn to whistle, Dad!” He said happily. 1．A．interest B．interesting C．interests D．interested 2．A．follow B．to follow C．following D．to following 3．A．her B．his C．him D．himself 4．A．care B．careful C．carefully D．careless 5．A．was put B．puts C．putting D．put 6．A．listen B．listening C．to listen D．listens 7．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 8．A．cried B．to crying C．to cry D．cry 9．A．to surprise B．surprising C．surprised D．surprise 10．A．comes B．came C．has come D．will come 二、选词填空 A．something     B．arrived     C． in     D．serious     E. seemed     F. anything One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same although they are 1 different colors?” It was a 2 question. I thought for a while, and then said, “I’ll explain it soon. Let’s go to a fruit shop. I have 3 interesting to show you.” At the fruit shop, we bought some apples in different colors—red, green and yellow ones. After we 4 home, I told Adam, “It’s time to answer your question now. I put one apple of each kind color on the table. Adam watched carefully. He 5 curious (好奇的) ”. 阅读短文，从方框中选择合适的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 science what climate but explore protect drive careful other birthday What is in our oceans, and how do the oceans work? These questions always interested me. They made me want to become a marine biologist (海洋生物学家). I grew up near the sea. I spent much of my free time 1 the beach. I looked at the animals in the rock pools and at 2 was washed up on the sand. As I grew older, I liked to explore the sea by surfing or 3 . I studied science at university. You need to do this to become a marine biologist. The more you study, the more chances you will get. But you don’t have to be really smart to be a 4 . You just need to be curious (好奇的) and observe (观察) things 5 . My job is to study Antarctic krill (南极磷虾). They are small 6 very important for our Earth. Many 7 animals eat them. I love my job because I get to discover new things. How do billions of krill form groups? Where do they go under the sea ice during winter? I study for the answers. I also get to help 8 the animals in the Southern Ocean. Because of 9 change, our oceans face many challenges. But my job isn’t perfect. When I am away at sea, I can’t help out at home. Or I may miss important family events, such as 10 and anniversaries (纪念日). 三、阅读理解 Do you often ask questions? Children are known for wanting answers to many questions because curiosity (好奇心) is part of human nature. As we all know, curiosity has many good points. Many great discoveries (发现) in history were made by curious people. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know a lot more about the world and have useful technology to help them. Curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the curiosity of learning, classes will become more interesting and you will do well in schoolwork. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you a great worker. ★ Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. To improve your curiosity, get information from as many sources (来源) as possible, when you learn about a topic. Don’t assume you already know everything. Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t know. Find out what it is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other people happy by sharing their knowledge. Let’s try to become people who are full of curiosity. 1．Children like to ask questions because _______. A．they are born with natural curiosity B．they don’t know about the human nature C．they are known for reading and watching D．they don’t want to find the answers by themselves 2．According to the passage, curiosity makes people _______. A．do well in everything B．lose interest in learning C．afraid to ask questions D．be more creative and active 3．Which of the following can be put in ★ . A．What will you do if you’re not curious? B．Also, curiosity moves people forward. C．People needn’t develop curiosity further. D．However, curiosity has bad sides, too. 4．What does the underlined word “assume” in the last paragraph mean? A．forget. B．wonder. C．think. D．worry. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Learn to Ask Questions B．Ways to Improve Your Curiosity C．Try to Be Curious D．Curiosity Is the Most Important Thing Do you know the job of a travel experience officer (旅行体验官)? It’s an interesting and cool job. Travel experience officers go to different places. They try many travel things, such as comfortable hotels and delicious food. They do many activities, like hiking in mountains, sailing on the sea, or joining festivals. Then they share their real feelings with others. They use words, pictures, or videos. This helps people plan trips better, like where to stay and what to see. To do this job, you needn’t a high education, but your love to traveling. You should know different travel styles, from cheap trips to expensive vacations. Good writing skills help you describe (描述) experiences clearly. Basic photo or video skills let you show how beautiful places are. You must notice small things, like a hotel’s service or the best time to visit a spot. Record every great moment during the trip to write in a lively way. Last but not least, this job also needs a healthy body. Why is this job great? Because every trip is a new experience. One day you might wake up by the sea, and the next climb an old mountain. You’ll meet friends from other countries, learn their cultures, and see amazing views. It’s a wonderful way to see the world and share happy stories and useful tips. However, the job is not always easy. It has its difficulties. Bad weather or transport problems may happen. You must deal with any problems. If you love traveling, are curious (好奇的) about new things, and enjoy sharing, this job could be perfect for you. What a cool way to turn your love for travel into a meaningful job! 1．How does the writer begin the topic? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a story. C．By using a saying. D．By listing numbers. 2．This job needs _______. ① writing skills         ②a high education    ③photo or video skills         ④a healthy body A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．This job is great because ______. A．it doesn’t need going out B．it can earn a lot of money C．every trip is a new experience D．it’s always easy and comfortable 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to become a famous travel blogger. B．Giving some tips for planning a perfect trip. C．The challenges of traveling to different countries. D．An introduction to the travel experience officer. 5．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=paragraph 1, ②=paragraph 2,...) A． B． C． D． The Curiosity Challenge is a popular event organized by the London Science Festival (LSF) for young students aged between 8 and 14. Students are invited to create artworks that show their interests. The goal of the Curiosity Challenge is to encourage students to be curious and learn new things. By taking part in the challenge, students can share their ideas and curiosity with others. To enter for the competition, students can draw a picture, write an article, take a photo, or write a poem. All artworks or pieces of writing should be sent to the MIT Museum by February 10th. Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are chosen as winners will be recognized at a special ceremony (典礼) in a hall of the MIT Museum during the LSF on Sunday, April 19th. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students, such as medals or some gifts. Winning artworks will be published in a book, and other students’ artworks will be shown in the MIT Museum. Everyone who takes part in the competition will get a prize to say thank you for their effort and creativity. Families of those who take part will be invited to the celebration and they can enjoy some food and drinks there. Between March 10th and March 21st, each winner will be given the information of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. For more information about the program, you can visit https://cambridgesciencefestival.org. 1．Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge? A．MIT artists. B．LSF winners. C．London locals. D．School students. 2．What is the purpose of the Curiosity Challenge? A．To share ideas. B．To find art talents. C．To develop curiosity. D．To learn challenging skills. 3．What can students create for the Curiosity Challenge? A．Film. B．Music. C．Opera. D．Painting. 4．When will the prize-giving ceremony be held? A．On April 19th. B．On March 10th. C．On March 21st. D．On February 10th. 5．Where is the text probably taken from? A．Website. B．Textbook. C．Travel diary. D．Science magazine. A French Star in China Laurent Ban, a French musical actor, is a popular online star on China’s Weibo. He helps French musicals gain fans in China. From 2005 on, Laurent travels between France and China, watching Chinese audiences (观众) fall in love with French musicals shows. Tickets for these shows often sell out quickly. Laurent is more than an actor to his Chinese fans—he’s a cultural explorer. He learns Peking Opera in Beijing teahouses, tries traditional hanfu in Xi’an, and teaches acting in Chinese schools. “Being curious keeps me young,” he says with a smile. 2024 is special as it marks the 60th anniversary (周年) of China-France diplomatic relations. Laurent calls it “a year of heart-to-heart connections.” He plans to stay in China until November, sharing his life online daily. “I want to be a bridge between our cultures (文化),” he added. 1．Laurent Ban’s main job is ________. A．factory manager B．musical actor C．French teacher D．fashion reader 2．French musical tickets sell out quickly because they are ________. A．popular B．different C．comfortable D．opposite 3．Laurent ________ to explore Chinese culture. A．cooks Chinese food B．learns Peking Opera C．studies Chinese history D．writes French poems 4．What does the underlined word “connections” mean in the text? A．连接 B．断开 C．顺从 D．对比 5．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To explain French musicals B．To teach Chinese traditions C．To spread a cultural bridge-builder D．To travel China and France 四、完形填空 The eight-year-old Neya lived with her father, mother and 1 . The little family 2 lived in a village with beautiful plants and trees. Their life was happy but Neya was curious (好奇的) about 3 life. She wanted to move into the city and enjoy life there. She wanted to shop, watch movies, and eat delicious food in nice restaurants. However, it was 4 for Neya’s family to move into a city because everything they had was in the village. One day, Neya 5 before noon (中午). She had a strange 6 —her deceased (已故的) grandma became a fairy (仙女). Her grandma 7 to make one of her wishes come true. Neya asked to live in the city. Grandmother understood Neya’s wish, 8 she still wanted to convince (说服) her that life in the village was better. She told Neya there was no fresh air in cities. And she 9 get fresh fruits and vegetables, either. Neya didn’t realize these problems. She couldn’t wait to ask her grandma to make her wish come true. Then she found herself in the city with her friends. She went to a movie and shopped in a shopping center. But she found the city life was fast and she understood her grandma’s words were 10 . She was going to return home when she heard her brother call her for lunch. She woke up from the dream and realized that what she had was good enough. 1．A．grandma B．grandpa C．brother D．sister 2．A．happily B．usually C．suddenly D．early 3．A．forest B．mountain C．sea D．city 4．A．perfect B．impossible C．necessary D．easy 5．A．fell down B．fell asleep C．fell ill D．fell over 6．A．dream B．plan C．idea D．condition 7．A．encouraged B．promised C．refused D．remembered 8．A．if B．because C．since D．but 9．A．shouldn’t B．couldn’t C．needn’t D．mustn’t 10．A．long B．clear C．famous D．true 五、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 Curiosity (好奇心) isn’t always good for us. As for me, I never thought I would make some 1 (mistake). Last Saturday, I saw my friend Tom digging a hole in his yard (院子). I wanted to know why he did that. 2 fact, I didn’t think he was normal because these days he kept 3 (do) things secretly (秘密地). Without thinking, I called him for an answer. But he refused 4 (tell) me and just said he would keep it a secret 5 next Tuesday. Then that afternoon, he dug again and put something inside. I was more 6 (surprise). That night, I was too curious to go to sleep, so I prepared everything I needed to dig and went to his yard. When I was digging, Tom with his parents ran into the yard and 7 (catch) me. I felt very upset and tried to tell them why I did it. Tom laughed and 8 (final) I knew what he did. To celebrate his brother 9 (David) birthday next Tuesday, Tom dug and hid (隐藏) the birthday gift to surprise him. Tom hoped his brother could find the gift 10 (he). It would be fun! Now you can see how embarrassed (尴尬) I was! 六、任务型阅读 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 Early Life Albert Einstein was born on 14th March, 1879 in Germany. Einstein wasn’t able to speak a word until three. He was curious and imaginative. He loved watching things carefully and asked a lot of questions about them. His questions were often hard to answer for teachers. Schooling Einstein started school in 1885. Though he did well in maths and science, he failed in many subjects like history, geography and languages. He was not the teachers’ favourite. He didn’t enjoy going to school. Einstein finished high school in Switzerland and entered a university in Zurich. He graduated as a teacher of maths and physics in 1900. Scientific Work After graduation, Einstein worked at the Patent Office. He spent much time studying physics. By 1909, Einstein had become a top scientist. Though he became successful in the field of science, he still put great effort in scientific research. Finally, he won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1921. Later life Einstein kept at his research until he died in 1955. Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it. However, there was no conclusion. Today, many famous scientists still think Einstein is the smartest man in the world. 1．When and where was Albert Einstein born? 2．What was Albert Einstein like? 3．How long did Albert Einstein spend in school? 4．Why did scientists study Albert Einstein’s brain after his death? 5．What title can you give to this passage? 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 A few years ago, my husband and I were on an island for a weekend with our 3-and 4-year-old daughters. As we went back and thought about what to do next, our girls jumped in and told us exactly what they wanted to do. “We want to go to the butterfly museum,” said Ariella and Eliana. As soon as we walked into the main area of the museum, we saw thousands of beautiful butterflies all flapping (拍打) their colourful wings. My girls were jumping up and down and I knew we had made the right decision to come to the museum. They were having so much fun. I turned to our museum tour guide because I was curious and asked, “How long do butterflies live?” She said, “About ten days.” “What can butterflies do in ten days?” I asked. The guide stopped, looked at me and said, “They make the world a more beautiful place.” “Wow,” I said, “I never thought about butterflies like that. Thank you.” After we said goodbye, I couldn’t stop thinking about what the guide had said. She was right. We all have something to offer the world with the time we have. When we focus our gifts on taking care of each other every day, we can make a difference. Appreciate (感激) the influence you can have on your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours. Like a butterfly, you have your own way of making the world a little better for everyone. 1．How many members are there in the writer’s family? 2．How long were they on an island? 3．Where did Ariella and Eliana go after the weekend? 4．What can you do to help your friends with their study? Please share your own ways in 30 words or more. 18 / 18 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$