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主题阅读训练(二)　科幻小说 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·山东济南期末)Art and magic often go hand in hand. These four new releases explore the magic of the arts and art of magic. Wolfwood by Marianna Baer Indigo’s mom used to be a celebrated artist. Finishing the painting series — Wolfwood, which shows four teenagers in a terrifying jungle, can make her famous and wealthy again, but she is unwilling to. Desperate, Indigo begins working on the paintings herself, but soon she realizes there’s a horrifying reason why her mother stopped painting Wolfwood. Blood Debts by Terry Benton-Walker Twins Chris and Clem’s family once ruled over the magic world in New Orleans until a horrible incident ended that forever, and since then the family has suffered and Chris has sworn off magic. Then they discover their mother is being slowly killed by a curse (诅咒). The twins begin to pick apart the secrets and lies, and realize the only way to make things right is to fight for justice. That Self-Same Metal by Brittany Williams Joan Sands has a special bond with metal. She uses her powers to help her goldsmith father in his workshop and to tend the stage weapons used by William Shakespeare’s acting company. When some evil powers flood London, Joan discovers she may be the only one to stop them and that she must decide how to protect the people she loves. Unraveller by Frances Hardinge In a world where anger can grow into curses, you might end up turned into a frog. A boy named Kellen can unravel (解除) your curse, setting you free. With the mysterious power, he tries to right the wrongs with his companion Nettle, which in turn made himself cursed. So they must go into the unpredictable wilds to seek out the truth behind curses once and for all. 1.What discourages Indigo’s mother from finishing Wolfwood? A.Surprising difficulty. B.Horrifying secrets. C.Declining interest. D.Serious diseases. 2.What does That Self-Same Metal mainly talk about? A.Dealing with metal. B.Designing stage weapons. C.Fighting against evil powers. D.Introducing an acting company. 3.What do the four books have in common? A.They solve real-life problems. B.They show the power of friendship. C.They contain supernatural elements. D.They transform art works into magic. B 　　(2025·菏泽高三期末检测)Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them. Trail of the Lost was her answer. It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey. The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search. Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations. The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT. Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek. 4.What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost? A.Her love for her prior career. B.Her strong attachment to the PCT. C.The stress from the missing families. D.Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance. 5.What is presented on the second level of the book? A.Efforts by different people in searches. B.A string of wilderness survival tips. C.Approaches to information classification. D.Respective stories of the three hikers. 6.What’s the purpose of mentioning Lankford’s previous adventures? A.To promote her book. B.To make her a celebrity. C.To motivate hikers to challenge themselves. D.To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT. 7.What can we say about the book? A.It targets single youth. B.It’s a romantic novel. C.It’s based on actual events. D.It’s a detailed account of a journey. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　(2025·云南模拟)Flash fiction is a name for short stories that are kept within a specific word or character limit, usually up to 1,500 words.　8　. It’s about finding clever ways to keep as much detail as possible about the plot, characters and setting but in the fewest words possible. Use these four top tips to help you write your own fascinating flash fiction.  •　9　  When planning a flash fiction story you first need to decide what are the important parts of the story that the reader just cannot miss. This might be a few moments from the beginning, middle and end. Once you have these, then any extra detail can either be cutaway or added in — if it makes the story better and the word limit allows. •Develop characters using adverbs Good flash fiction has well-developed characters who have personalities and faults. You can takeout long descriptions of your characters and replace them with the occasional adverb to help the reader understand the characters’ movements and behaviour. Adverbs are words that describe verbs.　10　.Examples of adverbs include, “The prince stared angrily and marched awkwardly back to his horse.”  •Use clauses to add colour and detail Clauses add detail to sentences without adding too many words.　11　.This is a section of a sentence starting with which, who, when, where, etc. For example, “The air, which smelt of oranges ...” Be careful not to make sentences too long, though, and takeout any clauses that don’t add anything to the story.  •Combine your sentences 　12　.For example: Mary was upset she had school and took her shoes off. She slumped on the sofa and flicked on the TV. It was going to be a long day and she was nervous about meeting the new head teacher. This becomes; Mary slumped in front of the TV, took off her shoes and decided she was too nervous for school.  A.Practice to make it perfect B.Plan carefully before writing C.Writing flash fiction takes skill D.You could use a relative clause E.Verbs are words that describe physical or mental actions and states of being F.Try doing this by picking a few things and putting them into a shorter sentence G.They have different functions from other words used in flash fiction in English Ⅲ.语法填空 　　(2025·太原模拟)Since sixteen literature works 　1　 (include) in the British Library, one of the world’s largest libraries, online novels with distinctive Chinese features have emerged as an important way for cross-cultural communication.  After 20 years of overseas development, China’s online literature has gained 　2　 (recognize) among the global readership. According to a report, Chinese online literary works have been translated into 20 languages, 　3　 (cover) more than 40 countries and regions. Online literature is becoming a successful cultural communication for China, 　4　 international readers showing a strong and growing willingness 　5　 (pay) for Chinese online literature. Some insiders have even listed 　6　 as one of the four cultural wonders of the world, alongside Hollywood blockbusters, Japanese animations, and idol dramas from ROK TV series 　7　 (adapt) from online literary works are popular both at home and abroad.  The 　8　 (evident) growing Chinese online literature in overseas markets offers a totally new worldwide lens into understanding China, through 　9　 overseas readers could not only learn more about Chinese cultural elements and core values such as diligence, harmony and cooperation, but also realize the different cultural 　10　 (origin) and ways of thinking between China and the West.  1 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$