Unit 2 (Welcome-Reading) 复习讲义 2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级上册

2025七升八暑假第四讲8AU2(Welcome-Reading) Welcome 词汇 1. _____________adj.塑料的；n. 塑料 2. _____________adj.便宜的 ____________(反) 3. _____________n.环境 ____________ (adj.)有关环境的 1. plastic adj. 塑料的；n. 塑料 2. cheap adj. 便宜的 expensive (反) 3. environment n. 环境 environmental (adj.) 有关环境的 课文及知识点 1. Education is our passport to the future. 教育是我们通往未来的通行证。 give suggestions on how to improve school life就如何改善学校生活提出建议 better understand the importance of education 更好地理解教育的重要性 2. Unusual schools around the world usual寻常的；unusual不同寻常的 3. School life is the best part of our life. Let’s explore schools around the world, find out what makes school life special and share ideas on how to make our school life better. 校园生活是我们一生中最美好的时光。让我们一同探索世界各地的学校，发现校园生活的独特之处，并分享让校园生活更精彩的点子。 4. Children live far away from school.孩子们住在离学校很远的地方。 Heavy floods happen often.大洪水经常发生。 1) sth.happen to sb. 2) happen to do sth. 5. Many children from poor families work at train stations or on trains.许多贫困家庭的孩子在火车站工作。 Kitty: Do you know any unusual schools around the world? Simon: Yes. I know about the boat school in Bangladesh. During the rainy season, there’s much more rain in Bangladesh than in many other parts of the world. With the boat school, children have a chance to learn even when there are floods. Kitty: What a good way to get the children learning! Daniel: Another example is the bottle school. People in the Philippines and Guatemala build this kind of school with used plastic bottles. This is very cheap and good for the environment. Simon: That’s really cool! 6. during 在……期间 7. have a chance to do sth. 有机会做某事 8. What a good way to get the children learning! 1）感叹句 2）a good way to do sth. 3) get sb. doing sth. 使某人开始做某事 练习 1. Although ______（塑料的）bags are convenient for people, they will cause white pollution. 2. Little Tom searched the whole room but found nothing ______（不寻常的），so he went on reading. 3. You can buy clothes ______（cheap）in Tom’s. 4. Nowadays the ______（environment）problems are more and more serious. 5. Trees can keep soil（土壤）in place, so planting as many trees as possible is a good way to stop ______（flood). 6. The radio says there will be much ______ (rain) tomorrow. 7. —Would you like to buy a ______ (use) car from this man? —Yes, I’d love to. 8. —______ (flood) may be caused in many parts of the country when it rains heavily. —Yes, especially in the rainforests. 9. plastic；unusual；cheaply；environmental；floods；rain；used；Floods 1. —Tom acted the best in the movie. I think he is ______ better than ______ actor. —I can’t agree more. A. much; any other B. much; the other C. more; any other D. more; the other 2. Peter read ______ unusual report from CHINA DAILY on 8 August. ______ content of it was about people in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei fighting against floods. A. a; A B. a; The C. an; The D. an; An 3. It will be ______ if you buy a return ticket on the train when you travel in England. A. much cheap B. more cheaply C. much cheaper D. more cheap 4. —Did you know ______ the accident? —No, I didn’t. A. something about B. anything about C. something for D. anything for 5. Amy learns ______ about pets than before because she often helps at the animal centre. A. little B. much C. less D. more 6. ______ great fun it is to go hiking in this season! —Yeah, you cannot imagine ______ interesting it is if you don’t experience it for yourself. A. What a; how B. What; how C. How a; what D. How; what a 7. Lily lives ______ school, ______ she’s never late for class. A. far from; so B. far away; and C. far away from; but D. away; but 8. The success of Shenzhou-19’s mission has made scientists ______ more confident and have ideas on ______ to improve future space exploration. A. feel; what B. to feel; how C. feel; how D. feeling; what ACCB DBCC 1. a passport, smiling, to, can be, good, communication (连词成句) _____________________________________________________________________________ A smiling passport can be good to communication. Reading 词汇 1. ____________det. & adj. 不多，很少；pron. 很少（或事物、地方）____________ (比较级) ____________ (最高级) ________________________ 相当多，不少 2. ____________n. 戏剧，戏，剧 3. ____________adj. 外国的 ____________ n.外国人 4. ____________adv. 和……一样 ________________________和……一样…… 5. ____________n. 法语；法国人 6. ____________n. 德语；德国人 7. ____________adv. 向前 ________________________ 期待 ____________ adv.向后 8. ____________n. 尝试 ____________ (复数) ________________________ 尝试，试图 9. ____________n. 地震 10. ____________vt. 提供 ________________________ ________________________ 给某人提供某物 ________________________ 主动提出做某事 11. ____________n. 课程；计划；节目 12. ____________pron. 大量 ________________________ 大量 13. ____________adj.实际操作的 ____________ (反) 不介入的 14. ____________n. 注意，专心，注意力 ________________________ 注意 ________________________ 吸引某人的注意力 15. ____________adj. 意识到，知道 ________________________ 意识到 ____________ n.意识 16. ____________n. 重要性 ________________________ ……的重要性 ____________ adj. 17. ____________adj.日本(人)的，日语的 18. ____________pron. 我们自己 19. ____________vt.形成；开发 vt.&vi.(使)发展 ____________ n.发展 20. ____________adj. 初级的：青少年的 21. ____________n. 火箭 22. ____________n. 博客；网志 1. few det. & adj. 不多，很少；pron. 很少（或事物、地方）fewer (比较级) fewest (最高级) quite a few 相当多，不少 2. drama n. 戏剧，戏，剧 3. foreign adj. 外国的 foreigner n. 外国人 4. as adv. 和……一样 as…as… 和……一样…… 5. French n. 法语；法国人 6. German n. 德语；德国人 7. forward adv. 向前 look forward to 期待 backward adv. 向后 8. go n. 尝试 goes (复数) have a go 尝试，试图 9. earthquake n. 地震 10. offer vt. 提供 offer sb. sth. / offer sth. to sb. 给某人提供某物 offer to do sth. 主动提出做某事 11. program n. 课程；计划；节目 12. plenty pron. 大量 plenty of 大量 13. hands-on adj. 实际操作的 hands-off (反) 不介入的 14. attention n. 注意，专心，注意力 pay attention (to) 注意 draw/catch sb.'s attention 吸引某人的注意力 15. aware adj. 意识到，知道 be aware of 意识到 awareness n. 意识 16. importance n. 重要性 the importance of ……的重要性 important adj. 17. Japanese adj. 日本(人)的，日语的 18. ourselves pron. 我们自己 19. develop vt. 形成；开发 vt.&vi. (使)发展 development n. 发展 20. junior adj. 初级的；青少年的 21. rocket n. 火箭 22. blog n. 博客；网志 课文及知识点 My school life My name is Nancy. I am at Woodland Secondary School near London. Our school is small, so we have fewer students and smaller classes than most schools. We go to different classrooms for different lessons. There are many interesting subjects to choose from, such as drama and foreign languages. To us, learning Chinese may not be as simple as learning French or German, but I am looking forward to having a go. The arts are as important as languages, Maths and Science at our school. We have a special building just for art, music and drama lessons. Being creative is great and it helps us study better in other subjects. Time flies when we are enjoying school! 1. French n. 法语；法国人 French表示全体“法国人”时，通常与定冠词the连用；表示一个“法国人”时，a Frenchman France n. 法国 French adj. 法国的；法国人的；法语的 2. German adj. 德国的；n. 德国人 复数 Germans Germany n. 德国 3. look forward to doing sth.期待做某事 I am Tomoya from Japan, a Grade 8 student at Gekko Middle School in Tokyo. Japan is one of the countries with the most earthquakes in the world, so our school offers different safety programmes to teach us how to survive in the face of danger. We get plenty of hands-on experience from these programmes. Our school also pays a lot of attention to food education. We learn how to cook meals and eat well. In this way, we are more aware of the importance of a healthy diet. Cleaning is another important tradition in Japanese schools. Every day at school, we clean classrooms, toilets and other school areas carefully by ourselves. This helps us develop good habits from an early age. 1. offer sb. sth = offer sth. to sb. offer to do sth. 2. plenty of 大量 = a lot of = lots of a large number of 大量 3. pay attention to doing sth.注意做某事 4. be aware of sth.意识到某事 aware；creative；environment；plenty of；hands-on；look forward to；offer； pay … attention to My name is Linlin. I am Chinese, and I go to Donghua Junior High School in Shanghai. We study lots of interesting subjects at school, such as foreign languages and History. But I love our Science lessons the most. We get to do all kinds of (1) ______________ activities. Every year, my school has a science festival. It is a chance for us to be (2)______________ with our learning. My classmates and I want to protect the (3) ______________. We are also (4) ______________ of the importance of green energy. So, we built a small car for this year’s science festival. This car gets its energy from the sun, so it is quite clean. Our Science teacher is as excited as we are. He (5) ______________ to help when we had a problem, and now the car works. But that’s not all! There are (6) ______________ fun things to see at the science festival. I am really (7) ______________ it. There will be toy robots and a model of a space rocket. I will (8) ______________ special ______________ everything and tell you all about it in my next blog post. hands-on；creative；environment；aware；offered；plenty of；looking forward to；pay special attention to 练习 1. Mr Gao spent an hour reading the article by a ______ (France) girl. 2. The school has the ______ (few) students in the city. There are only 43 students in the school. 3. My best friend offered ______ (drive) me to the airport. 4. We listened to ______ (programme) on the radio. 5. With the ______ of technology, they are ______ more products. (develop) 6. In my spare time, I often go to the theatre to watch ______ (drama). 7. The film Coco helps viewers understand the ______ (important) of family and dreams. 8. If ______ (few) people drive cars, there will be less air pollution. 9. The first Nobel Prize was presented to a scientist from ______ (German) for the discovery of X-rays. 10. The seismograph was invented in the Han Dynasty and it was used for testing ______ (earthquake) in ancient China. French；fewest；to drive；programmes；development, developing；dramas；importance；fewer；Germany；earthquakes 1. —What does Sarah usually do on Tuesday? — ______ A. She likes English. B. She goes to the drama club. C. She is in the dance club. D. She comes from America. 2. We should learn from her. She always finishes the work with ______ people and ______ time. A. fewer; less B. fewer; more C. more; fewer D. more; less 3. —What languages are spoken in ______? —Most people speak ______, and some can also speak English or French. A. Germany; German B. German; Germany C. Germany; Germany D. German; German 4. For more than once, our head teacher teaches us ______ the habit of keeping a diary every day. A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. develops 5. —The price of petrol is not ______ that of last year. —Exactly! And some people plan to buy new energy cars instead. A. as expensive as B. as cheap as C. as high as D. as low as 6. —Tom is one of the ______ boys in our class. —Yes. He always has many new ideas. A. most serious B. most creative C. funniest D. friendliest 7. —Peter, can you repeat what Tina said just now? —Sorry, I didn’t ______ what she said. A. look forward to B. pay attention to C. get used to D. get on well with 8. Many people are excited about the successful launch of the new satellite. However, we should also ______ the challenges in space exploration. A. be aware of B. be famous for C. be strict with D. be satisfied with 9. —Mum, I’m hungry now. I can find ______ sandwiches in the fridge to eat. —Sorry, dinner is not ready. You can have ______ chocolate if you can’t wait. A. few; a few B. few; a little C. little; a little D. little; a few 10. —Do you agree that the girl called Rika is the most suitable person to give the speech? —I can’t agree more. Her smiling eyes look ______ stars. A. as bright as B. as the bright as C. as the more bright as D. as the most bright as 11. —What do you think of the World Book Day this year? —Great! More and more people realise the ______ of reading. A. difference B. expression C. independence D. importance 12. My favourite ______ is the news because I can know what is happening worldwide. A. programme B. activity C. project D. magic 13. Many animals didn’t ______ the extremely cold season. A. support B. stay C. survive D. succeed 14. The artificial intelligence chatbot ______ by DeepSeek is one of the fastest-growing consumer apps in history. A. decided B. divided C. developed D. discovered 15. —I hear that you have got ______ Chinese coppers(铜币). Is that true? —Yeah! They are wonderful! Do you want to have a look? A. much B. a great deal of C. a bit of D. plenty of 16. When driving during the rainy days, the ______ you are, the safer you’ll be. A. careful B. carefully C. more carefully D. more careful 17. There are many tools ______ brushes, tape, and glue for you to ______ in the shop. A. for example; choose B. like; choose from C. such as; choose D. for example; choose from 18. — ______? —It’s interesting and people there are very friendly. A. What is your school life like B. How is your school life like C. What does your school life look like D. How does your school life look like BAABC BBABA DACCD DBA 能力拓展 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Bill was a thoughtful and hard-working student. But when in high school, he 1 . Neither did he work hard nor listen to his parents, 2 Bill had fallen into bad company (同伴). He 3 , skipped classes (逃课) and played computer games with those friends. Finally he failed in one subject. It was a 4 to Bill. He was completely broken. He felt sad and never talked to anyone. The headmaster came to know this. He decided to help Bill 5 . That day, the headmaster told Bill to 6 him by the fireplace. Two of them remained 7 and said nothing for 10 minutes. Then the headmaster took out a burning piece of coal 8 with the tongs (钳子) and put it in the soil. That piece kept heating for a while and then 9 . “Sir, why do you put that piece in the soil? It stopped burning,” Bill asked. The headmaster said, “Son, staying out for some time didn’t make it useless, and let me put it in the fireplace again.” As soon as it went to the fireplace, the piece started burning again to provide 10 . The headmaster said, “Bill, you are just like that piece of coal. Earlier when you lived in good company, you were a(n) 11 student. Then you fell into wrong company like the coal in the soil. However, that coal didn’t get 12 after being put back in the fire and it would find its value again. In the same way, you can also get back to good company, work hard again and become the one with great 13 . After that, Bill had 14 what he had to do and be made up his mind to make his future. And he made 15 progress. Two years later he was admitted to Princeton University. 1. A. succeeded B. changed C. doubted D. regretted 2. A. although B. if C. unless D. because 3. A. lied B. jumped C. landed D. expressed 4. A. shock B. success C. chance D. choice 5. A. over B. back C. down D. out 6. A. watch B. meet C. call D. avoid 7. A. sad B. happy C. silent D. lively 8. A. carefully B. sadly C. differently D. proudly 9. A. broke down B. went out C. turned up D. set off 10. A. heat B. love C. money D. food 11. A. patient B. excellent C. impolite D. humorous 12. A. wasted B. noticed C. moved D. fixed 13. A. interests B. achievements C. relationships D. discoveries 14. A. missed B. shared C. understood D. wondered 15. A. local B. private C. general D. great BDAAD BCABA BABCD 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。 My name is Cathy. I love singing. I dreamed of being a 16 even when I was a little girl. I often 17 with my hair brush as my microphone (麦克风). My family is 18 so I never had any singing lessons. But I taught 19 by listening to the radio and watching TV programs. One year, our school organized a 20 . Some students wanted to tell jokes, and others wanted to dance. I wanted to sing, 21 I wasn’t confident. “Maybe I’m not good enough to be a singer,”I said to myself. “Your voice sounds 22 . ” My teacher encouraged (鼓励) me to take part in the show,“ 23 yourself. ” I chose my favorite song and 24 every day. The day of the talent show came. I waited and waited. Some students were really good. Their performances were excellent. “Would I sound good?” I felt a little 25 . Finally, it was my 26 . I stood on the big stage (舞台). The lights were so bright, and there were so many 27 in front of me. I felt my heart beating so fast! Then I saw my teacher smiling and my friends waving at me. They were there with me! Slowly I began to 28 . The music started and I began to sing. When my song was 29 , all of the students clapped (鼓掌) loudly. They all loved 30 ! After the show, my friends came to see me. “Well done, Cathy! You will be a real singer someday. ” 16. A. teacher B. singer C. dancer D. engineer 17. A. slept B. cooked C. sang D. read 18. A. poor B. big C. small D. rich 19. A. himself B. herself C. themselves D. myself 20. A. birthday party B. class meeting C. talent show D. school trip 21. A. so B. but C. or D. for 22. A. terrible B. cold C. beautiful D. loud 23. A. Believe in B. Look after C. Talk to D. Look at 24. A. practiced B. tested C. wrote D. listened 25. A. bored B. worried C. angry D. surprised 26. A. advice B. future C. turn D. guest 27. A. books B. steps C. people D. shows 28. A. swim B. shout C. run D. relax 29. A. away B. back C. enough D. over 30. A. it B. him C. her D. us BCADC BCAAB CCDDA Can you imagine a school with only one student? There is one on the Out Skerries Islands, and Aron is the only student. The Out Skerries Islands, which are around 280 km from the coast of Scotland, are home to about 70 people. The nearest town is Lerwick on the Shetland Islands. You can only get there by boat and it takes two and a half hours. Besides Aron’s school, there are also two shops, a church and a community hall on the islands. Aron wasn’t the only student at the school at first. Until July there were several other children there. But now they are older, so they go to the secondary school in Lerwick. Aron has been the only student since September. The school is very small. It has two classrooms, an art room, a music room and a library. Each week Aron studies Maths, English, Science and Art with the same teacher. She also gives him PE lessons. This is usually a long walk around the islands. He also has the school playground all to himself. Of course, there is one problem. He has no one to play with. Aron has lived in Out Skerries since he was born and loves the outdoor life. He enjoys exploring (探险) the islands on his bike and jumping into the sea from the pier (突堤). But his mother is worried that Aron might get lonely. She would like to see more families with children coming to live there. Many people have moved away since the local factory closed ten years ago. That’s why there are so few children on the islands and why Aron has found himself being known as the loneliest schoolboy in Britain. 31. What is NOT true about the Out Skerries Islands? A. There is a secondary school. B. There are less than 100 people. C. They are far from the coast of Scotland. D. There was a factory 10 years ago. 32. What can we learn about Aron’s school? A. It has many classrooms. B. There are several students. C. It probably has only one teacher. D. Four subjects are taught in the school. 33. In his PE class, what does Aron usually do? A. He usually walks around the islands. B. He usually plays on the playground. C. He usually explores the islands on his bike. D. He usually jumps into the sea from the pier. 34. What do you think Aron is probably learning at his school? A. Everyone is different and that’s a good thing. B. Teamwork is important to achieve things in life. C. It’s important to know how to spend time alone. D. It’s good to learn how to get on with people of different ages. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. The smallest school in Britain. B. A small school with one student in Britain. C. Aron’s colorful life on the islands. D. Mom’s worries about Aron’s future. ACACB I still clearly remember the night when my dad called us into the living room. After almost eleven months without work, my dad finally announced, “I accepted a new job.” I quickly asked, “Where?” Before my father could finish saying “Austin, Texas,” I had started crying. I would have to completely start over, which wasn’t easy for a student in the second year of high school. My crying continued well into the night. My sister and I were allowed to finish the school year, leaving me with six months to say goodbye to people who cared about me. I felt sorry and helpless. But then, as I counted down the days to leave, I found myself also looking forward to starting fresh. I decided to take control of my life and add some certainty to my unclear future. I researched high schools and neighborhoods. In return, my parents allowed me to have a voice about where our new home should be. I e-mailed the tennis coach at my new school to ask about joining the team. The coach told me that they were looking forward to having me. Soon I was talking to a girl named Doris of the same team online. She only knew me from my out-of-date online information, so I used this chance to be the confident person I wanted to be. More than six months after moving, I have never felt more “me”. I joined in many activities to find out what I truly liked. At my old school, I was skilled in math but I would have never thought of joining a math club. It was a new school, a new me, and I decided to challenge myself and join a mathematics honor society. Surprisingly, I actually enjoyed being a “mathlete”. Even more surprising was that nobody made fin of my decision I realized that my fears of people’s judgments (评价) were gone. Moving gave me the freedom to see that I decide what shapes me. The courage and confidence were always there, hidden in my fears. They came to light when the time was right. The fear of the end became excitement for a new start. Every new beginning is scary but also full of hopes. 36. What was the main reason behind the writer’s sadness in the beginning? A. She hated to leave her friends. B. She didn’t like her new school. C. She was uncertain about her new life. D. She had to study in junior two all over again. 37. What can we learn about the writer at her old school? A. She did poorly in math. B. She was popular in class. C. She took part in many activities. D. She had doubts about her abilities. 38. What did the writer mean by saying “I have never felt more ‘me’.”? A. She has achieved personal growth. B. She has changed herself completely. C. She has discovered her talent in math. D. She has got more tear in the new place. 39. Which of the following can be the best title? A. A New City Full of Hopes B. Endings Can Be Beginnings C. The Night My Life Changed D. The Way of Discovering Confidence CDAB 请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。 Success is often considered to be the opposite of failure. To teenagers, it is the achievement of a goal or completion of something they really need. Some think good grades are the most important. 40 Some schools used to agree with most parents who thought the success of their children is to have good grades. 41 They pay more attention to moral (道德的) education and character-building to make sure teenagers achieve success in building human relationships. Schools give chances to students to discover their hidden abilities. 42 For example, those good at speaking skills are advised to take part in speech competitions while those interested in arts are expected to perform in front of their classmates. Teenagers also get the pleasure of success when they join their favorite clubs. Teenagers are often told that success is not easy to achieve and that success lies in hard work. Great efforts must be made in project work. 43 A mountain of work will finally make them nervous. Another good quality is a sense of responsibility which makes them remember that a task has to be completed. 44 It motivates teenagers to have the strong will and drives them to perform a task and finally get to enjoy a sense of achievement. A. But things have changed a lot now. B. Self-motivation is another quality to be developed. C. Doing things much later than planned should be avoided. D. There are lots of different ways to prepare for your goals. E. They do it so that students can enjoy some forms of success. F. Some value the ability to get along well with their classmates. FAECB ①Have you ever felt lost in the ocean of online information? With billions of webpages created every day, finding right answers can be like searching for a knife in a sea. This is where DeepSeek, an AI-powered search app, steps in as your digital compass. ②DeepSeek, developed by a Chinese tech company in 2022, uses advanced deep learning algorithms (算法) as its core technology. Unlike traditional search tools that based on keywords, it understands users’ words. For example, if you ask, “How do plants live at night?” it explains photosynthesis (光合作用) in simple words rather than just listing biology websites. ③Another core technology is based on neural networks (神经网络), which study patterns from more than 10 billion points, such as text, images, and videos. This allows it to offer real-time information, from amazing news to new scientific ideas. ④One outstanding feature of DeepSeek is its language ability. DeepSeek supports more than 50 languages and can even translate ancient texts. In 2024, it helped archaeologists (考古学家) work out a 1,000-year-old mystery by comparing it with worldwide historical information that DeepSeek stores, building bridges between past and present. ⑤Also, DeepSeek helps students learn better. Users say it makes finding information 30% faster. Its “Knowledge Map” shows connections between topics with pictures. For example, looking up “water cycle”, it connects to “clouds,” “oceans,” and “plants” with simple pictures. Think of it like a weather map showing how rain travels! ⑥Looking ahead, DeepSeek’s team aims to combine virtual reality (VR). Imagine exploring the Great Wall through 3D while the AI explains its significance. Such development could rebuild how we interact with information. ⑦As technology develops, DeepSeek continues to change. Its journey shows humanity’s endless thirsty for knowledge–not just to find answers, but to ask better questions. Perhaps the next breakthrough lies just ahead. 45. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1? A. To criticize all the traditional search engines. B. To introduce the problem and show DeepSeek. C. To explain how algorithms work in detail. D. To compare different kinds of AI technologies. 46. The underlined phrase “Knowledge Map” in Paragraph 5 most likely refers to ________. A. a tool for drawing geographic maps B. a feature that connects related topics C. a device used in scientific experiments D. a method for keeping personal data 47. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A. B. C. D. 48. What’s the best title of this passage? A. DeepSeek: The Secret Behind Modern Search Tools B. DeepSeek: Your Smart Guide in the Information Age C. How Language Learning Helps DeepSeek D. The Problems of Traditional Search Tools BBAB 阅读短文，根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题。 Days pass by, it seems that daily life will become boring if nothing unexpected happens in our lives. The sense of ceremony (仪式感) from special days keeps our feelings fresh and increases expectations of life. Mrs Li has two children. Li Xin is her 15-year-old daughter. Li Lei is Li Xin’s brother. He’s older than Li Xin. A new semester (学期) should begin with a sense of ceremony. On the first day of new term, Li Xin sat in front of the TV and watched the First Class, an educational program of CCTV. The First Class encouraged her to study hard and be a useful person. Another exciting thing to bring her the sense of ceremony is flag-raising ceremony. On Monday morning, students were dressed in school uniforms and stood in a neat (整齐) line on the playground quietly. While Li Xin was singing along with the national anthem (国歌) and watching the rising flag, the sense of national pride and love for the country came into her heart. Li Xin will leave junior high school this year. She expects the moving moment of graduation ceremony. She will never forget the important people in her life who helped and supported her—her parents, her teachers and her friends. She will consider what they’ve done for her and hope that they will be proud of her in the future. As for Li Lei, he can’t wait to grow up, as he can make his own decisions. He always asks a question, “At what age do I really become an adult?” In China, the 18th birthday is a very important event for young people because they can vote (投票) and learn to drive a car, so Mrs Li regards Li Lei’s birthday as a most important event. She will have a big birthday party for her son. Li Lei realizes no matter how old he is, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible. Every moment to record a meaningful event brings a sense of ceremony and makes our lives colorful. 49. How old is Li Xin? 50. What did the First Class encourage Li Xin to do? 51. When did Li Xin take part in the flag-raising ceremony? 52. Who helped Li Xin during her junior high school? 53. Can Li Lei vote and learn to drive a car at the age of 18? 49. She is 15 years old. 50. It encouraged her to study hard and be a useful person. 51. On Monday morning. 52. Her parents, her teachers and her friends. 53. Yes, he can. 阅读下文并回答问题。 In February 2025, China introduced a nationwide policy to give high school students two full days off every weekend. This change aims to reduce the heavy study pressure that students have faced for years. Before the policy, many students in provinces like Hebei only had one day or even half a day to rest each week. Now, schools are required to cancel all weekend classes and exams, allowing students to relax or explore personal interests. According to the new rules, teachers cannot give extra (额外的) homework during weekends, but schools must keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily (自愿地). In cities like Changsha and Hangzhou, some schools have even started organizing weekend activities such as science clubs art workshops, and community service programs. Most students welcome the policy. “I finally have time to play basketball and read novels,” said Li Ming, a 16-year-old student. “I feel less tired and more focused during weekdays.” Studies also show that students who get enough rest perform better in exams. For example, a high school in Zhejiang reported a 15% improvement in average test scores after carrying out the policy. However, some parents still worry. “Weekends used to be important for reviewing lessons. I’m afraid my child will fall behind,” said a parent. Rural (农村的) areas face bigger challenges. In villages where educational resources (资源) are limited, students have fewer chances to take part in after school activities. To solve this, the government ________. Many teachers believe this policy marks a turning point in China’s education. It brings both benefits (好处) and challenges to students. 54. According to the new rules, can teachers give extra homework during weekends? 55. What weekend activities have some schools in Changsha and Hangzhou organized? 56. What benefits can the policy bring to students? 57. What can the government do to deal with the challenges of rural areas? Please finish paragraph 4. (At least 30 words) 54. No./No, they can’t. 55. Science clubs, art workshops, and community service programs. 56. Students finally have time to do things they like, feel less tired and more focused during weekdays. Also, they perform better in exams. 57. The government can invest in building community centers and libraries, provide free online educational resources, and organize volunteer-led activities. Additionally, partnerships with urban schools for resource sharing can ensure rural students access diverse learning opportunities, helping bridge the educational gap. 阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, a group of students from Russia experienced the beauty of traditional Chinese paper-cutting in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province. These students are from Northeast Forestry University and Harbin Medical University. They were 58 (invite) to learn paper-cutting skills from Ni Xiumei who is a national intangible cultural inheritor (非物质文化传承人) of paper-cutting. The activity was part of the 59 (two) China-Russia Culture and Art Season in Heilongjiang Province. During the activity, Ni showed the students how to cut paper 60 explained the cultural meaning behind paper-cutting. They were surprised 61 the magic of paper-cutting, and the students created 62 (they) own works, including lifelike animals and fruits. “I have seen paper-cutting works from Heilongjiang at my school’s international cultural festival heritage (遗产) show before,” said Bystrova Anastasiia, 63 student from Northeast Forestry University. She 64 (find) it meaningful to learn about traditional Chinese paper-cutting art with her classmates and do it 65 (personal). Another student said, “It’s amazing 66 (see) a piece of paper turn into a beautiful pattern (图案) through folding and cutting. I can’t wait to share these 67 (photo) I took with my family and friends. If possible, I will come to China to enjoy Chinese culture again.” 58. invited 59. second 60. and 61. at 62. their 63. a 64. found 65. personally 66. to see 67. photos 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025七升八暑假第四讲8AU2(Welcome-Reading) Welcome 词汇 1. _____________adj.塑料的；n. 塑料 2. _____________adj.便宜的 ____________(反) 3. _____________n.环境 ____________ (adj.)有关环境的 课文及知识点 1. Education is our passport to the future. 教育是我们通往未来的通行证。 give suggestions on how to improve school life就如何改善学校生活提出建议 better understand the importance of education 更好地理解教育的重要性 2. Unusual schools around the world usual寻常的；unusual不同寻常的 3. School life is the best part of our life. Let’s explore schools around the world, find out what makes school life special and share ideas on how to make our school life better. 校园生活是我们一生中最美好的时光。让我们一同探索世界各地的学校，发现校园生活的独特之处，并分享让校园生活更精彩的点子。 4. Children live far away from school.孩子们住在离学校很远的地方。 Heavy floods happen often.大洪水经常发生。 1) sth.happen to sb. 2) happen to do sth. 5. Many children from poor families work at train stations or on trains.许多贫困家庭的孩子在火车站工作。 Kitty: Do you know any unusual schools around the world? Simon: Yes. I know about the boat school in Bangladesh. During the rainy season, there’s much more rain in Bangladesh than in many other parts of the world. With the boat school, children have a chance to learn even when there are floods. Kitty: What a good way to get the children learning! Daniel: Another example is the bottle school. People in the Philippines and Guatemala build this kind of school with used plastic bottles. This is very cheap and good for the environment. Simon: That’s really cool! 6. during 在……期间 7. have a chance to do sth. 有机会做某事 8. What a good way to get the children learning! 1）感叹句 2）a good way to do sth. 3) get sb. doing sth. 使某人开始做某事 练习 1. Although ______（塑料的）bags are convenient for people, they will cause white pollution. 2. Little Tom searched the whole room but found nothing ______（不寻常的），so he went on reading. 3. You can buy clothes ______（cheap）in Tom’s. 4. Nowadays the ______（environment）problems are more and more serious. 5. Trees can keep soil（土壤）in place, so planting as many trees as possible is a good way to stop ______（flood). 6. The radio says there will be much ______ (rain) tomorrow. 7. —Would you like to buy a ______ (use) car from this man? —Yes, I’d love to. 8. —______ (flood) may be caused in many parts of the country when it rains heavily. —Yes, especially in the rainforests. 1. —Tom acted the best in the movie. I think he is ______ better than ______ actor. —I can’t agree more. A. much; any other B. much; the other C. more; any other D. more; the other 2. Peter read ______ unusual report from CHINA DAILY on 8 August. ______ content of it was about people in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei fighting against floods. A. a; A B. a; The C. an; The D. an; An 3. It will be ______ if you buy a return ticket on the train when you travel in England. A. much cheap B. more cheaply C. much cheaper D. more cheap 4. —Did you know ______ the accident? —No, I didn’t. A. something about B. anything about C. something for D. anything for 5. Amy learns ______ about pets than before because she often helps at the animal centre. A. little B. much C. less D. more 6. ______ great fun it is to go hiking in this season! —Yeah, you cannot imagine ______ interesting it is if you don’t experience it for yourself. A. What a; how B. What; how C. How a; what D. How; what a 7. Lily lives ______ school, ______ she’s never late for class. A. far from; so B. far away; and C. far away from; but D. away; but 8. The success of Shenzhou-19’s mission has made scientists ______ more confident and have ideas on ______ to improve future space exploration. A. feel; what B. to feel; how C. feel; how D. feeling; what 1. a passport, smiling, to, can be, good, communication (连词成句) _____________________________________________________________________________ Reading 词汇 1. ____________det. & adj. 不多，很少；pron. 很少（或事物、地方）____________ (比较级) ____________ (最高级) ________________________ 相当多，不少 2. ____________n. 戏剧，戏，剧 3. ____________adj. 外国的 ____________ n.外国人 4. ____________adv. 和……一样 ________________________和……一样…… 5. ____________n. 法语；法国人 6. ____________n. 德语；德国人 7. ____________adv. 向前 ________________________ 期待 ____________ adv.向后 8. ____________n. 尝试 ____________ (复数) ________________________ 尝试，试图 9. ____________n. 地震 10. ____________vt. 提供 ________________________ ________________________ 给某人提供某物 ________________________ 主动提出做某事 11. ____________n. 课程；计划；节目 12. ____________pron. 大量 ________________________ 大量 13. ____________adj.实际操作的 ____________ (反) 不介入的 14. ____________n. 注意，专心，注意力 ________________________ 注意 ________________________ 吸引某人的注意力 15. ____________adj. 意识到，知道 ________________________ 意识到 ____________ n.意识 16. ____________n. 重要性 ________________________ ……的重要性 ____________ adj. 17. ____________adj.日本(人)的，日语的 18. ____________pron. 我们自己 19. ____________vt.形成；开发 vt.&vi.(使)发展 ____________ n.发展 20. ____________adj. 初级的：青少年的 21. ____________n. 火箭 22. ____________n. 博客；网志 课文及知识点 My school life My name is Nancy. I am at Woodland Secondary School near London. Our school is small, so we have fewer students and smaller classes than most schools. We go to different classrooms for different lessons. There are many interesting subjects to choose from, such as drama and foreign languages. To us, learning Chinese may not be as simple as learning French or German, but I am looking forward to having a go. The arts are as important as languages, Maths and Science at our school. We have a special building just for art, music and drama lessons. Being creative is great and it helps us study better in other subjects. Time flies when we are enjoying school! 1. French n. 法语；法国人 French表示全体“法国人”时，通常与定冠词the连用；表示一个“法国人”时，a Frenchman France n. 法国 French adj. 法国的；法国人的；法语的 2. German adj. 德国的；n. 德国人 复数 Germans Germany n. 德国 3. look forward to doing sth.期待做某事 I am Tomoya from Japan, a Grade 8 student at Gekko Middle School in Tokyo. Japan is one of the countries with the most earthquakes in the world, so our school offers different safety programmes to teach us how to survive in the face of danger. We get plenty of hands-on experience from these programmes. Our school also pays a lot of attention to food education. We learn how to cook meals and eat well. In this way, we are more aware of the importance of a healthy diet. Cleaning is another important tradition in Japanese schools. Every day at school, we clean classrooms, toilets and other school areas carefully by ourselves. This helps us develop good habits from an early age. 1. offer sb. sth = offer sth. to sb. offer to do sth. 2. plenty of 大量 = a lot of = lots of a large number of 大量 3. pay attention to doing sth.注意做某事 4. be aware of sth.意识到某事 aware；creative；environment；plenty of；hands-on；look forward to；offer； pay … attention to My name is Linlin. I am Chinese, and I go to Donghua Junior High School in Shanghai. We study lots of interesting subjects at school, such as foreign languages and History. But I love our Science lessons the most. We get to do all kinds of (1) ______________ activities. Every year, my school has a science festival. It is a chance for us to be (2)______________ with our learning. My classmates and I want to protect the (3) ______________. We are also (4) ______________ of the importance of green energy. So, we built a small car for this year’s science festival. This car gets its energy from the sun, so it is quite clean. Our Science teacher is as excited as we are. He (5) ______________ to help when we had a problem, and now the car works. But that’s not all! There are (6) ______________ fun things to see at the science festival. I am really (7) ______________ it. There will be toy robots and a model of a space rocket. I will (8) ______________ special ______________ everything and tell you all about it in my next blog post. 练习 1. Mr Gao spent an hour reading the article by a ______ (France) girl. 2. The school has the ______ (few) students in the city. There are only 43 students in the school. 3. My best friend offered ______ (drive) me to the airport. 4. We listened to ______ (programme) on the radio. 5. With the ______ of technology, they are ______ more products. (develop) 6. In my spare time, I often go to the theatre to watch ______ (drama). 7. The film Coco helps viewers understand the ______ (important) of family and dreams. 8. If ______ (few) people drive cars, there will be less air pollution. 9. The first Nobel Prize was presented to a scientist from ______ (German) for the discovery of X-rays. 10. The seismograph was invented in the Han Dynasty and it was used for testing ______ (earthquake) in ancient China. 1. —What does Sarah usually do on Tuesday? — ______ A. She likes English. B. She goes to the drama club. C. She is in the dance club. D. She comes from America. 2. We should learn from her. She always finishes the work with ______ people and ______ time. A. fewer; less B. fewer; more C. more; fewer D. more; less 3. —What languages are spoken in ______? —Most people speak ______, and some can also speak English or French. A. Germany; German B. German; Germany C. Germany; Germany D. German; German 4. For more than once, our head teacher teaches us ______ the habit of keeping a diary every day. A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. develops 5. —The price of petrol is not ______ that of last year. —Exactly! And some people plan to buy new energy cars instead. A. as expensive as B. as cheap as C. as high as D. as low as 6. —Tom is one of the ______ boys in our class. —Yes. He always has many new ideas. A. most serious B. most creative C. funniest D. friendliest 7. —Peter, can you repeat what Tina said just now? —Sorry, I didn’t ______ what she said. A. look forward to B. pay attention to C. get used to D. get on well with 8. Many people are excited about the successful launch of the new satellite. However, we should also ______ the challenges in space exploration. A. be aware of B. be famous for C. be strict with D. be satisfied with 9. —Mum, I’m hungry now. I can find ______ sandwiches in the fridge to eat. —Sorry, dinner is not ready. You can have ______ chocolate if you can’t wait. A. few; a few B. few; a little C. little; a little D. little; a few 10. —Do you agree that the girl called Rika is the most suitable person to give the speech? —I can’t agree more. Her smiling eyes look ______ stars. A. as bright as B. as the bright as C. as the more bright as D. as the most bright as 11. —What do you think of the World Book Day this year? —Great! More and more people realise the ______ of reading. A. difference B. expression C. independence D. importance 12. My favourite ______ is the news because I can know what is happening worldwide. A. programme B. activity C. project D. magic 13. Many animals didn’t ______ the extremely cold season. A. support B. stay C. survive D. succeed 14. The artificial intelligence chatbot ______ by DeepSeek is one of the fastest-growing consumer apps in history. A. decided B. divided C. developed D. discovered 15. —I hear that you have got ______ Chinese coppers(铜币). Is that true? —Yeah! They are wonderful! Do you want to have a look? A. much B. a great deal of C. a bit of D. plenty of 16. When driving during the rainy days, the ______ you are, the safer you’ll be. A. careful B. carefully C. more carefully D. more careful 17. There are many tools ______ brushes, tape, and glue for you to ______ in the shop. A. for example; choose B. like; choose from C. such as; choose D. for example; choose from 18. — ______? —It’s interesting and people there are very friendly. A. What is your school life like B. How is your school life like C. What does your school life look like D. How does your school life look like 能力拓展 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Bill was a thoughtful and hard-working student. But when in high school, he 1 . Neither did he work hard nor listen to his parents, 2 Bill had fallen into bad company (同伴). He 3 , skipped classes (逃课) and played computer games with those friends. Finally he failed in one subject. It was a 4 to Bill. He was completely broken. He felt sad and never talked to anyone. The headmaster came to know this. He decided to help Bill 5 . That day, the headmaster told Bill to 6 him by the fireplace. Two of them remained 7 and said nothing for 10 minutes. Then the headmaster took out a burning piece of coal 8 with the tongs (钳子) and put it in the soil. That piece kept heating for a while and then 9 . “Sir, why do you put that piece in the soil? It stopped burning,” Bill asked. The headmaster said, “Son, staying out for some time didn’t make it useless, and let me put it in the fireplace again.” As soon as it went to the fireplace, the piece started burning again to provide 10 . The headmaster said, “Bill, you are just like that piece of coal. Earlier when you lived in good company, you were a(n) 11 student. Then you fell into wrong company like the coal in the soil. However, that coal didn’t get 12 after being put back in the fire and it would find its value again. In the same way, you can also get back to good company, work hard again and become the one with great 13 . After that, Bill had 14 what he had to do and be made up his mind to make his future. And he made 15 progress. Two years later he was admitted to Princeton University. 1. A. succeeded B. changed C. doubted D. regretted 2. A. although B. if C. unless D. because 3. A. lied B. jumped C. landed D. expressed 4. A. shock B. success C. chance D. choice 5. A. over B. back C. down D. out 6. A. watch B. meet C. call D. avoid 7. A. sad B. happy C. silent D. lively 8. A. carefully B. sadly C. differently D. proudly 9. A. broke down B. went out C. turned up D. set off 10. A. heat B. love C. money D. food 11. A. patient B. excellent C. impolite D. humorous 12. A. wasted B. noticed C. moved D. fixed 13. A. interests B. achievements C. relationships D. discoveries 14. A. missed B. shared C. understood D. wondered 15. A. local B. private C. general D. great 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。 My name is Cathy. I love singing. I dreamed of being a 16 even when I was a little girl. I often 17 with my hair brush as my microphone (麦克风). My family is 18 so I never had any singing lessons. But I taught 19 by listening to the radio and watching TV programs. One year, our school organized a 20 . Some students wanted to tell jokes, and others wanted to dance. I wanted to sing, 21 I wasn’t confident. “Maybe I’m not good enough to be a singer,”I said to myself. “Your voice sounds 22 . ” My teacher encouraged (鼓励) me to take part in the show,“ 23 yourself. ” I chose my favorite song and 24 every day. The day of the talent show came. I waited and waited. Some students were really good. Their performances were excellent. “Would I sound good?” I felt a little 25 . Finally, it was my 26 . I stood on the big stage (舞台). The lights were so bright, and there were so many 27 in front of me. I felt my heart beating so fast! Then I saw my teacher smiling and my friends waving at me. They were there with me! Slowly I began to 28 . The music started and I began to sing. When my song was 29 , all of the students clapped (鼓掌) loudly. They all loved 30 ! After the show, my friends came to see me. “Well done, Cathy! You will be a real singer someday. ” 16. A. teacher B. singer C. dancer D. engineer 17. A. slept B. cooked C. sang D. read 18. A. poor B. big C. small D. rich 19. A. himself B. herself C. themselves D. myself 20. A. birthday party B. class meeting C. talent show D. school trip 21. A. so B. but C. or D. for 22. A. terrible B. cold C. beautiful D. loud 23. A. Believe in B. Look after C. Talk to D. Look at 24. A. practiced B. tested C. wrote D. listened 25. A. bored B. worried C. angry D. surprised 26. A. advice B. future C. turn D. guest 27. A. books B. steps C. people D. shows 28. A. swim B. shout C. run D. relax 29. A. away B. back C. enough D. over 30. A. it B. him C. her D. us Can you imagine a school with only one student? There is one on the Out Skerries Islands, and Aron is the only student. The Out Skerries Islands, which are around 280 km from the coast of Scotland, are home to about 70 people. The nearest town is Lerwick on the Shetland Islands. You can only get there by boat and it takes two and a half hours. Besides Aron’s school, there are also two shops, a church and a community hall on the islands. Aron wasn’t the only student at the school at first. Until July there were several other children there. But now they are older, so they go to the secondary school in Lerwick. Aron has been the only student since September. The school is very small. It has two classrooms, an art room, a music room and a library. Each week Aron studies Maths, English, Science and Art with the same teacher. She also gives him PE lessons. This is usually a long walk around the islands. He also has the school playground all to himself. Of course, there is one problem. He has no one to play with. Aron has lived in Out Skerries since he was born and loves the outdoor life. He enjoys exploring (探险) the islands on his bike and jumping into the sea from the pier (突堤). But his mother is worried that Aron might get lonely. She would like to see more families with children coming to live there. Many people have moved away since the local factory closed ten years ago. That’s why there are so few children on the islands and why Aron has found himself being known as the loneliest schoolboy in Britain. 31. What is NOT true about the Out Skerries Islands? A. There is a secondary school. B. There are less than 100 people. C. They are far from the coast of Scotland. D. There was a factory 10 years ago. 32. What can we learn about Aron’s school? A. It has many classrooms. B. There are several students. C. It probably has only one teacher. D. Four subjects are taught in the school. 33. In his PE class, what does Aron usually do? A. He usually walks around the islands. B. He usually plays on the playground. C. He usually explores the islands on his bike. D. He usually jumps into the sea from the pier. 34. What do you think Aron is probably learning at his school? A. Everyone is different and that’s a good thing. B. Teamwork is important to achieve things in life. C. It’s important to know how to spend time alone. D. It’s good to learn how to get on with people of different ages. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. The smallest school in Britain. B. A small school with one student in Britain. C. Aron’s colorful life on the islands. D. Mom’s worries about Aron’s future. I still clearly remember the night when my dad called us into the living room. After almost eleven months without work, my dad finally announced, “I accepted a new job.” I quickly asked, “Where?” Before my father could finish saying “Austin, Texas,” I had started crying. I would have to completely start over, which wasn’t easy for a student in the second year of high school. My crying continued well into the night. My sister and I were allowed to finish the school year, leaving me with six months to say goodbye to people who cared about me. I felt sorry and helpless. But then, as I counted down the days to leave, I found myself also looking forward to starting fresh. I decided to take control of my life and add some certainty to my unclear future. I researched high schools and neighborhoods. In return, my parents allowed me to have a voice about where our new home should be. I e-mailed the tennis coach at my new school to ask about joining the team. The coach told me that they were looking forward to having me. Soon I was talking to a girl named Doris of the same team online. She only knew me from my out-of-date online information, so I used this chance to be the confident person I wanted to be. More than six months after moving, I have never felt more “me”. I joined in many activities to find out what I truly liked. At my old school, I was skilled in math but I would have never thought of joining a math club. It was a new school, a new me, and I decided to challenge myself and join a mathematics honor society. Surprisingly, I actually enjoyed being a “mathlete”. Even more surprising was that nobody made fin of my decision I realized that my fears of people’s judgments (评价) were gone. Moving gave me the freedom to see that I decide what shapes me. The courage and confidence were always there, hidden in my fears. They came to light when the time was right. The fear of the end became excitement for a new start. Every new beginning is scary but also full of hopes. 36. What was the main reason behind the writer’s sadness in the beginning? A. She hated to leave her friends. B. She didn’t like her new school. C. She was uncertain about her new life. D. She had to study in junior two all over again. 37. What can we learn about the writer at her old school? A. She did poorly in math. B. She was popular in class. C. She took part in many activities. D. She had doubts about her abilities. 38. What did the writer mean by saying “I have never felt more ‘me’.”? A. She has achieved personal growth. B. She has changed herself completely. C. She has discovered her talent in math. D. She has got more tear in the new place. 39. Which of the following can be the best title? A. A New City Full of Hopes B. Endings Can Be Beginnings C. The Night My Life Changed D. The Way of Discovering Confidence 请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。 Success is often considered to be the opposite of failure. To teenagers, it is the achievement of a goal or completion of something they really need. Some think good grades are the most important. 40 Some schools used to agree with most parents who thought the success of their children is to have good grades. 41 They pay more attention to moral (道德的) education and character-building to make sure teenagers achieve success in building human relationships. Schools give chances to students to discover their hidden abilities. 42 For example, those good at speaking skills are advised to take part in speech competitions while those interested in arts are expected to perform in front of their classmates. Teenagers also get the pleasure of success when they join their favorite clubs. Teenagers are often told that success is not easy to achieve and that success lies in hard work. Great efforts must be made in project work. 43 A mountain of work will finally make them nervous. Another good quality is a sense of responsibility which makes them remember that a task has to be completed. 44 It motivates teenagers to have the strong will and drives them to perform a task and finally get to enjoy a sense of achievement. A. But things have changed a lot now. B. Self-motivation is another quality to be developed. C. Doing things much later than planned should be avoided. D. There are lots of different ways to prepare for your goals. E. They do it so that students can enjoy some forms of success. F. Some value the ability to get along well with their classmates. ①Have you ever felt lost in the ocean of online information? With billions of webpages created every day, finding right answers can be like searching for a knife in a sea. This is where DeepSeek, an AI-powered search app, steps in as your digital compass. ②DeepSeek, developed by a Chinese tech company in 2022, uses advanced deep learning algorithms (算法) as its core technology. Unlike traditional search tools that based on keywords, it understands users’ words. For example, if you ask, “How do plants live at night?” it explains photosynthesis (光合作用) in simple words rather than just listing biology websites. ③Another core technology is based on neural networks (神经网络), which study patterns from more than 10 billion points, such as text, images, and videos. This allows it to offer real-time information, from amazing news to new scientific ideas. ④One outstanding feature of DeepSeek is its language ability. DeepSeek supports more than 50 languages and can even translate ancient texts. In 2024, it helped archaeologists (考古学家) work out a 1,000-year-old mystery by comparing it with worldwide historical information that DeepSeek stores, building bridges between past and present. ⑤Also, DeepSeek helps students learn better. Users say it makes finding information 30% faster. Its “Knowledge Map” shows connections between topics with pictures. For example, looking up “water cycle”, it connects to “clouds,” “oceans,” and “plants” with simple pictures. Think of it like a weather map showing how rain travels! ⑥Looking ahead, DeepSeek’s team aims to combine virtual reality (VR). Imagine exploring the Great Wall through 3D while the AI explains its significance. Such development could rebuild how we interact with information. ⑦As technology develops, DeepSeek continues to change. Its journey shows humanity’s endless thirsty for knowledge–not just to find answers, but to ask better questions. Perhaps the next breakthrough lies just ahead. 45. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1? A. To criticize all the traditional search engines. B. To introduce the problem and show DeepSeek. C. To explain how algorithms work in detail. D. To compare different kinds of AI technologies. 46. The underlined phrase “Knowledge Map” in Paragraph 5 most likely refers to ________. A. a tool for drawing geographic maps B. a feature that connects related topics C. a device used in scientific experiments D. a method for keeping personal data 47. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A. B. C. D. 48. What’s the best title of this passage? A. DeepSeek: The Secret Behind Modern Search Tools B. DeepSeek: Your Smart Guide in the Information Age C. How Language Learning Helps DeepSeek D. The Problems of Traditional Search Tools 阅读短文，根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题。 Days pass by, it seems that daily life will become boring if nothing unexpected happens in our lives. The sense of ceremony (仪式感) from special days keeps our feelings fresh and increases expectations of life. Mrs Li has two children. Li Xin is her 15-year-old daughter. Li Lei is Li Xin’s brother. He’s older than Li Xin. A new semester (学期) should begin with a sense of ceremony. On the first day of new term, Li Xin sat in front of the TV and watched the First Class, an educational program of CCTV. The First Class encouraged her to study hard and be a useful person. Another exciting thing to bring her the sense of ceremony is flag-raising ceremony. On Monday morning, students were dressed in school uniforms and stood in a neat (整齐) line on the playground quietly. While Li Xin was singing along with the national anthem (国歌) and watching the rising flag, the sense of national pride and love for the country came into her heart. Li Xin will leave junior high school this year. She expects the moving moment of graduation ceremony. She will never forget the important people in her life who helped and supported her—her parents, her teachers and her friends. She will consider what they’ve done for her and hope that they will be proud of her in the future. As for Li Lei, he can’t wait to grow up, as he can make his own decisions. He always asks a question, “At what age do I really become an adult?” In China, the 18th birthday is a very important event for young people because they can vote (投票) and learn to drive a car, so Mrs Li regards Li Lei’s birthday as a most important event. She will have a big birthday party for her son. Li Lei realizes no matter how old he is, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible. Every moment to record a meaningful event brings a sense of ceremony and makes our lives colorful. 49. How old is Li Xin? 50. What did the First Class encourage Li Xin to do? 51. When did Li Xin take part in the flag-raising ceremony? 52. Who helped Li Xin during her junior high school? 53. Can Li Lei vote and learn to drive a car at the age of 18? 阅读下文并回答问题。 In February 2025, China introduced a nationwide policy to give high school students two full days off every weekend. This change aims to reduce the heavy study pressure that students have faced for years. Before the policy, many students in provinces like Hebei only had one day or even half a day to rest each week. Now, schools are required to cancel all weekend classes and exams, allowing students to relax or explore personal interests. According to the new rules, teachers cannot give extra (额外的) homework during weekends, but schools must keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily (自愿地). In cities like Changsha and Hangzhou, some schools have even started organizing weekend activities such as science clubs art workshops, and community service programs. Most students welcome the policy. “I finally have time to play basketball and read novels,” said Li Ming, a 16-year-old student. “I feel less tired and more focused during weekdays.” Studies also show that students who get enough rest perform better in exams. For example, a high school in Zhejiang reported a 15% improvement in average test scores after carrying out the policy. However, some parents still worry. “Weekends used to be important for reviewing lessons. I’m afraid my child will fall behind,” said a parent. Rural (农村的) areas face bigger challenges. In villages where educational resources (资源) are limited, students have fewer chances to take part in after school activities. To solve this, the government ________. Many teachers believe this policy marks a turning point in China’s education. It brings both benefits (好处) and challenges to students. 54. According to the new rules, can teachers give extra homework during weekends? 55. What weekend activities have some schools in Changsha and Hangzhou organized? 56. What benefits can the policy bring to students? 57. What can the government do to deal with the challenges of rural areas? Please finish paragraph 4. (At least 30 words) 阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, a group of students from Russia experienced the beauty of traditional Chinese paper-cutting in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province. These students are from Northeast Forestry University and Harbin Medical University. They were 58 (invite) to learn paper-cutting skills from Ni Xiumei who is a national intangible cultural inheritor (非物质文化传承人) of paper-cutting. The activity was part of the 59 (two) China-Russia Culture and Art Season in Heilongjiang Province. During the activity, Ni showed the students how to cut paper 60 explained the cultural meaning behind paper-cutting. They were surprised 61 the magic of paper-cutting, and the students created 62 (they) own works, including lifelike animals and fruits. “I have seen paper-cutting works from Heilongjiang at my school’s international cultural festival heritage (遗产) show before,” said Bystrova Anastasiia, 63 student from Northeast Forestry University. She 64 (find) it meaningful to learn about traditional Chinese paper-cutting art with her classmates and do it 65 (personal). Another student said, “It’s amazing 66 (see) a piece of paper turn into a beautiful pattern (图案) through folding and cutting. I can’t wait to share these 67 (photo) I took with my family and friends. If possible, I will come to China to enjoy Chinese culture again.” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$