Unit 3 课时2 C Reading（分层作业）英语沪教版五四学制2024八年级上册

Unit 3 Curious minds 课时2 Reading：好奇心主题阅读（分层作业） 一、核心词汇 1.名词类：curiosity（好奇心）、discovery（发现）、ecosystem（生态系统）、botanist（植物学家）、gardening（园艺）、telescope（望远镜）、solar system（太阳系）、spacesuit（宇航服）、gravity（重力）、exploration（探索）、invention（发明）、experiment（实验） 2.动词类：explore（探索）、examine（检查）、protect（保护）、develop（培养）、observe（观察）、float（漂浮）、distinguish（区分）、inspire（激励）、record（记录）、admire（钦佩） 3.形容词类：curious（好奇的）、rare（稀有的）、important（重要的）、amazing（令人惊奇的）、patient（有耐心的）、careful（小心的）、different（不同的）、usual/unusual（寻常的 / 不寻常的） 4.副词类：carefully（仔细地）、quickly（快速地）、happily（快乐地）、extremely（极其） 二、核心短语 1.固定搭配： lead to（导致） provide...for...（为…… 提供……） take part in（参加） agree with（同意） forget to do sth.（忘记做某事） dream of doing sth.（梦想做某事） be made of（由…… 制成） spend time doing sth.（花费时间做某事） one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数（最…… 之一） encourage sb. to do sth.（鼓励某人做某事） 2.场景短语： outdoor learning（户外学习） personal growth（个人成长） build connections（建立联系） solar system（太阳系） space travel（太空旅行） keep a notebook（带笔记本） 一、阅读理解 A A Curious Boy’s Discovery Tom was a very curious boy. He loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, while walking in the woods, he noticed some strange-looking plants. They had big, colorful leaves and small, shiny fruits. Tom was very curious about these plants. He had never seen anything like them before. He picked one of the fruits and examined it carefully. It smelled sweet, but he was not sure if it was safe to eat. He decided to take some of the plants home to show his father. His father was a botanist, and Tom thought he could tell him what the plants were. When Tom showed the plants to his father, his father was very excited. He told Tom that these were rare plants that were not commonly found in that area. His father explained that the plants were important for the ecosystem. They provided food and shelter for many small animals. He also told Tom that it was important to protect these plants and not to pick them without permission. Tom learned a lot from this experience. He realized that his curiosity had led him to discover something new and important. He also understood the importance of protecting nature. 1．Where did Tom find the strange-looking plants? A．In his garden. B．In the park. C．In the woods near his home. D．At school. 2．What did Tom do with the strange-looking plants? A．He ate the fruits. B．He left them in the woods. C．He took some home to show his father. D．He planted them in his backyard. 3．What was Tom’s father’s job? A．A doctor. B．A teacher. C．A botanist. D．A farmer. 4．Why were the plants important? A．They were very beautiful. B．They were rare and important for the ecosystem. C．They could be used to make medicine. D．They could be sold for a lot of money. 5．What did Tom learn from this experience? A．To be more careful when exploring. B．That curiosity can lead to new discoveries and the importance of protecting nature. C．That he should not pick plants without permission. D．All of the above. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一个好奇的男孩汤姆在探索家附近的树林时发现了一些奇怪的植物，并通过父亲的讲解学到了保护自然的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“He loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, while walking in the woods, he noticed some strange-looking plants.”可知，汤姆是在家附近的树林里发现这些植物的。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“He decided to take some of the plants home to show his father.”可知，汤姆把植物带回家给父亲看。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“His father was a botanist”可知，汤姆的父亲是一名植物学家。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“His father explained that the plants were important for the ecosystem. They provided food and shelter for many small animals.”可知，这些植物对生态系统很重要，它们为许多小动物提供食物和庇护所。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第2段“He also told Tom that it was important to protect these plants and not to pick them without permission.”和最后一段“Tom learned a lot from this experience. He realized that his curiosity had led him to discover something new and important. He also understood the importance of protecting nature.”可知，汤姆从这次经历中学到了探索时要小心、好奇心能带来新发现、保护自然的重要性以及未经许可不应采摘植物。故选D。 B ①Children’s interest in nature is important for their health. But how to get them interested in nature in the first place? We may find the answer in gardens. ② In a study, a Chinese team found that a school garden may help children develop their interest in nature and feel more relaxed about their studies. The team did the study in a primary school in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. 24 fourth-grade students took part in gardening activities for about 40 minutes every week. ③After four months into the program, the study showed that 17 of the students became interested in nature. The school garden played an important role in making children curious (好奇的) about the living things there. It also gave the children a new and safe environment to learn by themselves. ④The study also found that teachers played an important role in the activities. They could help the students become more interested in the garden’s living things. This might help them enjoy learning about nature more in the future. ⑤Today, many children spend more time on screens than in nature. School gardens may help solve the problem. “A school garden, along with the help of teachers, is a useful way to develop children’s interest in nature, especially for children aged 9 to 11,” said Chen Jin from the team. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．How many students took part in the study? A．17. B．24. C．40. D．42. 2．How long did the study take? A．Four months. B．Seventeen months. C．Ten months. D．Twenty-four months. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Ways to make outdoor learning fun. B．The importance of nature for children. C．Problems children faced in the study. D．Teachers’ role in making nature interesting. 4．What is the result of the study? A．Students can get healthy habits in nature. B．Exercising in the garden can improve grades easily. C．School gardens are good for primary school students. D．Children learn to work with others in the natural world. 5．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了学校花园如何帮助小学生培养对自然的兴趣，并通过一项具体研究说明其效果。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第②段“24 fourth-grade students took part in gardening activities…”可知，共有24名学生参与研究。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第③段“After four months into the program…”可知，研究持续了4个月。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据文章第④段“The study also found that teachers played an important role…”可知，本段主要讨论教师在活动中的关键作用。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第③段“the study showed that 17 of the students became interested in nature”及第⑤段“School gardens may help solve the problem…”可推知，学校花园对小学生有益。故选C。 5．篇章结构题。根据全文可知，本文第一段主要是引入话题——如何让学生对自然感兴趣；第二、三、四段主要介绍了研究的过程及效果；第五段总结——学校花园可以帮助孩子们发展对自然的兴趣，属于总—分—总结构。故选D。 C Once a tortoise (乌龟) and two swans (天鹅) lived by a lake. They were very good friends. They spent many hours happily together. To their bad luck, there was no rain that year. The lake became dry. So they had to leave the lake to look for another place to live. The two swans could fly easily, but for the tortoise it was difficult. The three of them began to worry and wonder, unsure of what to do next. At last, the two swans had an idea. They said to the tortoise, “We will place a stick (棍子) in your mouth. We will carry the stick in our beaks (鸟嘴) on either side. This will make us fly together. But remember, you must not open your mouth. If you do, you know what will happen to you.” The tortoise was sad to leave the lake, but it agreed with the idea. One fine morning, they were flying over a large town. The people of the town were surprised at what they saw in the sky. They were very curious (好奇) about it and started shouting excitedly. The tortoise heard the noise and wondered what it was about. It forgot its promise and opened its mouth to ask curiously, “Why is there…? Ah…!” Sadly, down fell the tortoise, and died. The swans had no chance to save it. They were sad to lose their best friend but had to fly away and started their new life. 1．Why did the tortoise and two swans have to leave? A．The rain was heavy. B．The lake was dry. C．The food was not enough. D．The water was dirty. 2．How did the tortoise travel with the swans? A．The swans carried the tortoise with a stick. B．The tortoise decided to walk on its own. C．The swans tried to carry the tortoise on their backs. D．The tortoise asked people of the town for help. 3．Why did the tortoise die? A．It was too tired during the flight. B．It was attacked by birds. C．It opened its mouth and fell down. D．It was hit by a stone. 4．According to the story, how did the tortoise’s feelings change? A．curious→sad→worried→happy B．worried→happy→curious→sad C．happy→worried→sad→curious D．sad→curious→happy→worried 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Curiosity (好奇) Killed the Tortoise. B．Best Friends Helped Each Other. C．New Life Came from Hard Work. D．A Good Idea Went a Long Way. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了一只乌龟和两只天鹅在飞越一个城镇时，因好奇人群的喧闹声，乌龟忘记了承诺，因为好奇而开口询问导致从空中坠落而死。 1．细节理解题。根据“To their bad luck, there was no rain that year. The lake became dry. So they had to leave the lake to look for another place to live.”可知，离开的原因是湖干涸。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“We will place a stick (棍子) in your mouth. We will carry the stick in our beaks (鸟嘴) on either side. This will make us fly together.”可知，乌龟通过咬棍子、由天鹅叼棍飞行的方式同行。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The tortoise heard the noise and wondered what it was about. It forgot its promise and opened its mouth to ask curiously,”可知，乌龟因张嘴坠落致死。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“They spent many hours happily together.”；“The three of them began to worry and wonder, unsure of what to do next.”；“The tortoise was sad to leave the lake, but it agreed with the idea.”及“It forgot its promise and opened its mouth to ask curiously”可知，在这个故事中，乌龟的感受是从开心的生活，到无法搬家的担心，在到离开湖泊的难过，最后是对城镇中人们的好奇。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一只乌龟和两只天鹅在飞越一个城镇时，因好奇人群的喧闹声，乌龟忘记了承诺，因为好奇而开口询问导致从空中坠落而死。选项A“好奇心杀死了乌龟。”符合题意。故选A。 D The Power of Curiosity Curiosity is a powerful force that can drive people to achieve great things. It is the desire to know more, to explore, and to understand the world around us. Throughout history, curious people have made amazing discoveries. For example, Galileo Galilei was curious about the stars and the planets. He used a telescope to observe the sky and made many important discoveries about the solar system. His curiosity changed the way people thought about the universe. Curiosity can also lead to personal growth. When we are curious, we are more likely to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. We may try new hobbies, read different kinds of books, or meet new people. All these experiences can broaden our horizons and make us more well-rounded individuals. In addition, curiosity can improve our relationships. When we are curious about others, we show that we care about them. We ask questions, listen to their stories, and try to understand their perspectives. This can help us build stronger connections with people. However, curiosity needs to be balanced. We should not be overly curious about things that are none of our business, such as other people’s private lives. Also, we should use our curiosity in a positive way, not to cause harm or trouble. 1．What is curiosity according to the passage? A．A strong desire to know more. B．A force that makes people lazy. C．A feeling of being bored. D．A way to avoid learning. 2．Who made important discoveries about the solar system because of curiosity? A．Thomas Edison. B．Galileo Galilei. C．Alexander Graham Bell. D．Leonardo da Vinci. 3．How can curiosity lead to personal growth? A．By making us do the same things every day. B．By helping us learn new skills and gain knowledge. C．By making us afraid of trying new things. D．By making us ignore other people. 4．What can curiosity do to our relationships? A．Make them worse. B．Have no effect on them. C．Improve them. D．End them. 5．What should we pay attention to when we have curiosity? A．Be overly curious about everything. B．Use curiosity in a positive way and not be nosy. C．Only be curious about our own lives. D．Never be curious about anything. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章旨在阐述好奇心的强大力量：它是推动人类探索与发现的重要动力，能促进个人成长、改善人际关系；同时强调好奇心需适度，应在积极且不侵犯他人的前提下发挥作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“It is the desire to know more, to explore, and to understand the world around us.”可知，好奇心是渴望了解更多、探索和理解周围世界的欲望。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Galileo Galilei was curious about the stars and the planets... made many important discoveries about the solar system.”可知，伽利略・伽利莱对恒星和行星充满好奇，在太阳系方面有许多重要发现。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“When we are curious, we are more likely to learn new skills and gain new knowledge... broaden our horizons and make us more well-rounded individuals.”可知，好奇心会促使人们主动学习新事物、尝试新体验 (如培养爱好、阅读、社交等)，而这些经历最终能拓宽视野，帮助个体变得更全面。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“In addition, curiosity can improve our relationships.”可知，好奇心能改善我们的人际关系。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“We should not be overly curious about things that are none of our business... use our curiosity in a positive way, not to cause harm or trouble.”可知，当我们产生好奇心时，我们应该注意把握尺度：一方面，不应过度探寻与己无关的事 (如他人隐私)；另一方面，要以积极的方式发挥好奇心，避免带来不良后果，核心是 “以积极方式使用好奇心且不干涉他人私事”。故选B。 二、完形填空 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～10各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。 A I always want to be an astronaut. One day, my uncle gave me a book about space and I read it carefully. At night after I fell asleep, I had the most wonderful 1 about travelling into space! It was just like the real thing and I didn’t want to wake up so 2 ! In a big facility, I wore a 3 and waited. Later, someone took me to the spaceship. The spaceship was so big. I 4 it. There were many things in it, just like a room on Earth! I could float around because the gravity in space was 5 . How amazing it was! It was also great to see the Earth from space. It looked like a large round blue ball. I kept flying 6 and saw many stars far from the Earth. I was curious about the life there. Maybe someday we will 7 to one of the stars and live there. The spaceship was going to stop on a planet. Then I 8 someone calling me, “It’s time to get up and get ready for school! Or you will be 9 for class!” Well, it was my mum. My trip was going to 10 with her words. It was a nice trip. I hoped we could take a real trip to space one day. 1．A．idea B．dream C．view D．chance 2．A．busily B．slowly C．early D．quietly 3．A．scarf B．hat C．dress D．spacesuit 4．A．went into B．looked for C．came from D．got off 5．A．clear B．low C．fresh D．wide 6．A．quickly B．kindly C．happily D．sadly 7．A．talk B．move C．send D．swim 8．A．heard B．stopped C．saw D．thought 9．A．good B．right C．ready D．late 10．A．begin B．keep C．end D．make 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．D 10．C 【导语】本文文描述了一个孩子梦想成为宇航员，并在梦中经历了一次奇妙的太空旅行。 1．句意：晚上我入睡后，我做了一个最奇妙的关于太空旅行的梦！ idea想法；dream梦；view视角；chance机会。根据“At night after I fell asleep”可知是睡着后做的梦。故选B。 2．句意：我不想这么早醒来。 busily忙碌地；slowly缓慢地；early早；quietly安静地。根据“the most wonderful”可知梦很精彩，不想这么早醒来。故选C。 3．句意：在一个大型设备里，我穿上了宇航服并等待着。 scarf围巾；hat帽子；dress连衣裙；spacesuit宇航服。根据“Later, someone took me to the spaceship.”可知旅行至太空需要“宇航服”。故选D。 4．句意：我进入了太空飞船。 went into进入；looked for寻找；came from来自；got off下车/船。根据“Later, someone took me to the spaceship.”可知进入了太空飞船。故选A。 5．句意：我可以漂浮因为太空中的重力很低。 clear清晰的；low低的；fresh清新的；wide宽的。根据“I could float around”可知太空中的重力是“低的”。故选B。 6．句意：我继续愉快地飞行，看见许多远离地球的星星。 quickly快速地；kindly友好地；happily高兴地；sadly悲伤地。根据“I was curious about the life there.”及上文语境可知这次飞行很愉快。故选C。 7．句意：也许有一天我们会搬到其中某颗星星并住在那里。 talk交谈；move搬迁；send发送；swim游泳。根据“live there”可知是迁移到其他星星居住，选择“move”最合理。故选B。 8．句意：然后我听到有人叫我…… heard听到；stopped停止；saw看到；thought思考。根据“calling me”可知听到有人叫我。故选A。 9．句意：不然你上学会迟到的！ good好的；right正确的；ready准备好的；late迟到的。根据“It’s time to get up and get ready for school!”可知起床准备上学，否则会迟到。故选D。 10．句意：我的旅行随着她的话结束了。 begin开始；keep保持；end结束；make制造。结合上下文，“end”表示因听到叫醒的话，梦境结束。故选C。 B 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was eight, I got a book about stars from my dad as a birthday present. That was the beginning of my lifetime interest. I used to go outside with my mum on clear nights and look at 1 . It looked like black velvet with a million diamonds on it. In different 2 , we saw different groups of stars. In 3 , the “belt” of Orion appeared in the night sky. In summer, we saw Vega shine 4 as it got dark. Sometimes we saw stars shooting across the sky. How beautiful they were! Every time I 5 , I was amazed. Studying the stars was great 6 for me, and I was extremely curious about the night sky. Once I learnt a little, I soon wanted to find out more and more. I asked all kinds of questions, and my parents were always very 7 with me. If they didn’t know the answer, they would encourage me to find the answers in the library. So I read a lot about the topic, and my 8 increased as I grew older. Now, studying the stars is my career. I host a TV programme named The Sky at Night. I use my 9 to take people on a journey across the Milky Way and beyond, and I teach my audience about the different stars in a lively way. My TV programme has lasted 10 than 50 years, and I am really proud of that. Actually, you too can turn your interests into your career. Anybody can achieve their dreams. You just have to enjoy what you do. 1．A．the trees B．the sky C．the grass D．the sea 2．A．hours B．days C．weeks D．seasons 3．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter 4．A．brightly B．specially C．strangely D．weakly 5．A．looked out B．looked for C．looked up D．looked around 6．A．burden B．hope C．stress D．fun 7．A．patient B．satisfied C．happy D．pleased 8．A．listening B．speaking C．reading D．understanding 9．A．happiness B．knowledge C．insistence D．strength 10．A．many B．more C．most D．the most 【答案】 1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．D 7．A 8．D 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了“我”从八岁收到父亲送的关于星星的书开始，对研究星星产生了终身兴趣，这种兴趣后来成为了“我”的职业，“我”还鼓励人们将兴趣转化为职业，任何人都能实现梦想。 1．句意：我过去常常在晴朗的夜晚和妈妈出去看天空。 the trees 树；the sky 天空；the grass 草；the sea 大海。根据“That was the beginning of my lifetime interest. I used to go outside with my mum on clear nights”以及下文描述的星星等内容可知，看星星是在天空中，所以是看天空，故选B。 2．句意：在不同的季节，我们看到不同的星群。 hours 小时；days 天；weeks 周；seasons 季节。根据“In..., the “belt” of Orion appeared in the night sky. In summer...”可知，提到了具体的季节，说明是在不同季节看到不同星群，故选D。 3．句意：在冬季，猎户座的“腰带”出现在夜空中。 spring 春天；summer 夏天；autumn 秋天；winter 冬天。根据“In summer, we saw Vega shine...”可知，此处与夏天并列，说的是另一个季节，猎户座腰带在冬季更容易观测到，结合语境，故选D。 4．句意：夏天，天黑时我们看到织女星明亮地闪耀。 brightly 明亮地；specially 特别地；strangely 奇怪地；weakly 微弱地。根据常识，织女星是较亮的恒星，此处应是“明亮地闪耀”，故选A。 5．句意：每次我抬头看，都很惊讶。 looked out 小心；looked for 寻找；looked up 抬头看；looked around 环顾四周。根据上文描述看星星、天空等内容，星星在天上，需要抬头看，故选C。 6．句意：研究星星对我来说很有趣，我对夜空极其好奇。 burden 负担；hope 希望；stress 压力；fun 乐趣。根据“and I was extremely curious about the night sky”可知，研究星星是有趣的事，故选D。 7．句意：我问各种各样的问题，我的父母总是对我很有耐心。 patient 有耐心的；satisfied 满意的；happy 开心的；pleased 高兴的。根据“I asked all kinds of questions”以及“If they didn’t know the answer, they would encourage me to find the answers in the library”可知，父母对“我”的问题很有耐心，故选A。 8．句意：所以我读了很多关于这个话题的书，随着年龄的增长，我的理解也加深了。 listening 听；speaking 说；reading 读；understanding 理解。根据“I read a lot about the topic”可知，读得多了，理解就会加深，故选D。 9．句意：我用我的知识带人们进行穿越银河系及更远地方的旅程，并且我以生动的方式教我的观众关于不同星星的知识。 happiness 幸福；knowledge 知识；insistence 坚持；strength 力量。根据“and I teach my audience about the different stars in a lively way”可知，教别人需要知识，故选B。 10．句意：我的电视节目已经持续了50多年，我为此感到非常自豪。 many 许多；more 更多；most 最；the most 最多。根据“than 50 years”可知，此处用比较级，“more than”表示“多于”，故选B。 三、语法选择 A 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的语法要求，各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same even though they are different in color?” It was a serious question. I thought for a while and then said, “I’ll explain it 1 you sooner. Let’s go to a fruit shop. I will show you 2 interesting.” At 3 fruit shop, we bought some apples in different colors—red, green and yellow. After we got home, I told Adam, “It’s time 4 your question now.” I put one apple of each color on the table. Adam watched 5 . He had a curious (好奇的) look on 6 face. “People are like apples. They have different colors, shapes and sizes. On the outside, some of the apples may not even look as delicious as the others.” While I 7 , Adam was checking each one carefully. Then, I took all the apples and peeled them, placing them back on the table, but in different places. “Okay, Adam, can you distinguish (区分) them?” He said, “I 8 tell. They all look the same now.” But soon I saw a huge smile coming across his face. “People are just like apples! 9 they are all different, once you take off the outside, they are pretty much the same inside.” He totally 10 it. I didn’t need to say or do anything else. 1．A．against B．to C．from D．in 2．A．anything B．nothing C．something D．everything 3．A．a B．the C．an D．/ 4．A．answer B．answered C．to answer D．answering 5．A．care B．careful C．carefully D．careless 6．A．himself B．his C．him D．he 7．A．talking B．am talking C．talked D．was talking 8．A．can’t B．mustn’t C．shouldn’t D．needn’t 9．A．Unless B．Although C．So D．And 10．A．understand B．understood C．was understanding D．understands 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．B 7．D 8．A 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的儿子提出了“即使人们肤色不同，他们还是一样的吗？” 这一问题，作者通过将不同颜色的苹果作为例子，来解释了这一问题，最终儿子恍然大悟。 1．句意：我将马上给你解释。 against反对；to朝向；from从；in在……里面。explain sth to sb意为 “给某人解释某事”。故选B。 2．句意：我给你看件有趣的事。 anything任何事；nothing没什么事；something某件事，某些事；everything所有事情。根据“At...we bought some apples in different colors—red, green and yellow.” 可知，爸爸通过展示给Adam不同颜色的苹果这件事，来解释他提出的问题，应用something。故选C。 3．句意：在水果店，我们买了不同颜色的苹果，有红色的、绿色的和黄色的。 a一个，不定冠词，表示泛指；the定冠词，表示特指；an一个，不定冠词，表示泛指。根据“Let’s go to a fruit shop.”可知，上文已经提到fruit shop，因此下文再出现时，应用定冠词修饰。故选B。 4．句意：是时候回答你的问题了。 answer回答，动词原形；answered回答，一般过去式；to answer回答，动词不定式；answering回答，动名词形式。It is time to do sth意为“到做某事的时间了”，动词应用不定式形式。故选C。 5．句意：Adam认真地看着。 care关心，动词；careful认真的，形容词；carefully认真地，副词；careless粗心的，形容词。此处修饰动词watched，应用副词形式。故选C。 6．句意：他脸上带着好奇的表情。 himself他自己，反身代词；his他的，形容词性或名词性物主代词；him他，人称代词宾格；he他，人称代词主格。根据名词face可知，其前缺少定语，因此用形容词性物主代词。故选B。 7．句意：当我正说着时，Adam认真地检查着每一个苹果。 talking谈话，动名词形式；am talking正在谈话，现在进行时；talked谈话，一般过去时；was talking正在谈话，过去进行时。根据“Adam was checking each one carefully.”可知，此处在描述过去的事情，应用过去的时态，并且此处为while引导的时间状语从句，主从句都用进行时，表示两个动作同时进行，所以用过去进行时。故选D。 8．句意：我无法区分它们。 can’t不能；mustn’t禁止；shouldn’t不应该；needn’t不需要。根据“They all look the same now.”可知，Adam觉得削掉皮的苹果看起来都一样，因此他无法区分，此处表示不能，应用can’t。故选A。 9．句意：虽然他们有所不同，但一旦你抛开外在，他们内在却十分相同。 Unless除非；Although虽然；So所以；And并且。根据“they are pretty much the same inside”，可知，前文讲不同，后文指出是相同的，前后为让步关系。故选B。 10．句意：他完全理解了。 understand理解，动词原形；understood理解，一般过去时；was understanding正在理解，过去进行时；understands理解，一般现在时。根据“I didn’t need to say or do anything else.”可知，此处在描述过去的事情，应用一般过去时。故选B。 B Mike was 1 curious (好奇的) boy. Mike was interested 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 to cry. He wanted to get his 8 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．/ B．an C．the D．a 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．head B．window C．cap D．father 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 【导语】本文主要讲述了迈克和他的父亲去探望祖父母的途中，在火车上发生的趣事。 1．句意：迈克是个好奇的男孩。 /零冠词；an一个，表示泛指，用于元音音素之前；the这个，表示特指；a一个，表示泛指，用于辅音音素之前。此处泛指一个男孩，且curious以辅音音素开头。故选D。 2． 句意：他有时忘记遵守规则。 follow遵守，动词原形；to follow遵守，动词不定式；following遵守，动名词；to following遵守，介词to+动名词。根据固定搭配：forget to do sth.“忘记去做某事”，此处指忘记去遵守规则。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。这会让他自己陷入危险，反身代词himself“他自己”。故选D。 4．句意：迈克，小心！ care关心；careful小心的；carefully小心地；careless粗心的。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放，一般过去时的被动语态；puts放，动词三单形式；putting放，动名词；put放，动词原形。祈使句的否定形式：don’t+动词原形。故选D。 6．句意：迈克没有听父亲的话，而是继续把头伸到窗口。 listen听，动词原形；listening听，动名词；to listen听，动词不定式；listens听，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每件事情。根据“Mike went on putting his head of the window”可知，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：他想把他的帽子拿回来。 head头；window窗户；cap帽子；father父亲。根据“ He took Mike’s cap quietly, hid it behind his back ”可知，迈克的父亲把迈克的帽子藏了起来，迈克想拿回他的帽子。故选C。 9． 句意：Mike惊讶地问。 to surprise惊讶，动词不定式；surprising令人惊讶的，形容词；surprised感到惊讶的，形容词；surprise惊讶，名词。in surprise“惊讶地”。故选D。 10． 句意：闭上眼睛，吹一次口哨，也许你的帽子就会回来。 comes来，动词三单形式；came来，动词过去式；has come来，现在完成时；will come来，一般将来时。此处用一般将来时表示将来发生的动作，其结构为will do。故选D。 四、短文填空 A 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 Leonardo da Vinci is a famous artist in the world. He is also 1 amazing inventor, scientist, musician... It’s said he was the most curious person in history! Leonardo was curious about the natural world. Once, while he 2 (rest) on a chair, a bird flew over and touched his face with its tail. From then on, Leonardo became 3 (interest) in birds. He drew pictures of birds, especially 4 (they) wings. He really hoped to find out how the wings worked because he dreamed 5 (build) flying machines one day. Leonardo was very curious about music, too. He played it and wrote it. He even invented musical instruments, like lyre. It 6 (make) of silver and looked like an upside-down violin. It was played with a bow. When Leonardo played his lyre, he could make up words 7 (quick) and sing them. His interest in music led him to design more instruments. Leonardo was curious about more than just nature and music. He wondered about everything. He always carried a notebook 8 him. He drew and wrote down things that he was curious about. With those drawings and 9 (note), he had thousands of plans for inventions and experiments. 10 he didn’t succeed in achieving most of them, people learned from him and built his designs years later. 【答案】 1．an 2．was resting 3．interested 4．their 5．of building 6．was made 7．quickly 8．with 9．notes 10．Although/Though 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了达芬奇作为艺术家、发明家、科学家和音乐家的多重身份，以及他对自然、音乐和其他事物的好奇心。 1．句意：他也是一位了不起的发明家、科学家、音乐家……。“amazing”是以元音音素开头的单词，不定冠词用“an”，表示“一个”。故填an。 2．句意：有一次，当他正躺在椅子上休息时，一只鸟飞过并用尾巴碰了他的脸。while引导的时间状语从句，强调动作在过去某一时刻正在进行，用过去进行时 “was/were+现在分词”，主语“he”是第三人称单数，be动词用“was”，“rest”的现在分词是“resting”。故填was resting。 3．句意：从那时起，莱昂纳多开始对鸟感兴趣。“become interested in...”是固定短语，意为“对……感兴趣”，“interested”是形容词，形容人“感兴趣的”。故填interested。 4．句意：他画鸟的图片，尤其是它们的翅膀。“wings”是名词，前面需要形容词性物主代词修饰，“they”的形容词性物主代词是“their”，表示“它们的”。故填their。 5．句意：他真的希望弄清楚翅膀是如何工作的，因为他梦想有一天建造飞行器。“dream of doing sth.”是固定搭配，意为“梦想做某事”，“build”的动名词形式是“building”。故填of building。 6．句意：它是由银制成的，看起来像一把倒置的小提琴。“be made of...”是固定短语，意为“由……制成”，描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，主语“It”是第三人称单数，be动词用“was”。故填was made。 7．句意：当莱昂纳多弹奏他的里尔琴时，他能很快地编出歌词并唱出来。“make up”是动词短语，需要用副词修饰，“quick”的副词形式是“quickly”。故填quickly。 8．句意：他总是随身携带一个笔记本。“with”有“和……一起；随身携带”的意思。故填with。 9．句意：通过那些图画和笔记，他有了数千个发明和实验的计划。“note”是可数名词，“those”表示“那些”，后面接可数名词复数，“note”的复数是“notes”。故填notes。 10．句意：尽管他没有成功实现大多数（计划），但人们从他那里学习并在多年后建造出了他设计的东西。前后句是转折关系，用“Although”或“Though”引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管，虽然”。故填Although/Though。 B 用所给词的适当形式填空。 Xu Xiake was born in Jiangsu in 1587. He was one of the 1 (great) travelers in Chinese history. He spent his whole life 2 (travel) and discovering new places. I admire (钦佩) him and want to be someone like him. Xu Xiake’s life was full of adventure. I want to explore the world like him—to climb mountains, cross rivers and 3 (explore) new places. Xu Xiake was curious and always wanted to learn new things. I want to be as 4 (curious) as him. There are many amazing things in nature, such as mysterious (神秘的) caves and 5 (usual) plants. When I see something new, I’ll ask questions and try to understand how it works. Xu Xiake showed me the 6 (important) of recording experiences. He 7 (write) about his travels in his diary. It later became Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes. The book helped people understand China much 8 (well). I think recording is a great way to share experiences with others. Like Xu Xiake, I’ll record my 9 (discover) and thoughts along the way, and then share them with more people. All in all, I admire Xu Xiake’s curiosity. His spirit of exploration will always encourage me 10 (record) the unexplored world and share it with others. Maybe one day, I can write my own travel book and inspire (激励) others too. 【答案】 1．greatest 2．traveling 3．explore 4．curious 5．unusual 6．importance 7．wrote 8．better 9．discoveries 10．to record 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了徐霞客的生平及其对作者的启发，表达了作者对徐霞客探索精神的钦佩和向往。 1．句意：他是中国历史上最伟大的旅行家之一。根据“one of the…”结构，此处需用形容词最高级形式，表示“最伟大的”。故填greatest。 2．句意：他一生都在旅行和发现新地方。“spend time doing sth.”是固定搭配，表示“花费时间做某事”，故用travel的动名词形式。故填traveling。 3．句意：我想像他一样探索世界——爬山、过河、探索新地方。此处与“climb”“cross”并列，需用动词原形explore。故填explore。 4．句意：我想和他一样充满好奇心。“as…as”结构中用形容词原级，表示“和……一样……”。故填curious。 5．句意：自然界有许多神奇的事物，比如神秘的洞穴和奇特的植物。修饰名词plants需用形容词，unusual表示“不寻常的”。故填unusual。 6．句意：徐霞客向我展示了记录经历的重要性。定冠词the后需接名词，important的名词形式为importance。故填importance。 7．句意：他在日记中写下了他的旅行经历。描述过去动作，用write的过去式wrote。故填wrote。 8．句意：这本书帮助人们更好地了解中国。修饰动词understand需用副词well，且隐含比较意义，故用better。故填better。 9．句意：我会记录我的发现和想法，并与更多人分享。与thoughts并列，需用名词复数形式discoveries“发现”。故填discoveries。 10．句意：他的探索精神将一直激励我去记录未探索的世界并与他人分享。“encourage sb. to do sth.”是固定搭配，表示“鼓励某人做某事”。故填to record。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 3 Curious minds 课时2 Reading：好奇心主题阅读（分层作业） 一、核心词汇 1.名词类：curiosity（好奇心）、discovery（发现）、ecosystem（生态系统）、botanist（植物学家）、gardening（园艺）、telescope（望远镜）、solar system（太阳系）、spacesuit（宇航服）、gravity（重力）、exploration（探索）、invention（发明）、experiment（实验） 2.动词类：explore（探索）、examine（检查）、protect（保护）、develop（培养）、observe（观察）、float（漂浮）、distinguish（区分）、inspire（激励）、record（记录）、admire（钦佩） 3.形容词类：curious（好奇的）、rare（稀有的）、important（重要的）、amazing（令人惊奇的）、patient（有耐心的）、careful（小心的）、different（不同的）、usual/unusual（寻常的 / 不寻常的） 4.副词类：carefully（仔细地）、quickly（快速地）、happily（快乐地）、extremely（极其） 二、核心短语 1.固定搭配： lead to（导致） provide...for...（为…… 提供……） take part in（参加） agree with（同意） forget to do sth.（忘记做某事） dream of doing sth.（梦想做某事） be made of（由…… 制成） spend time doing sth.（花费时间做某事） one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数（最…… 之一） encourage sb. to do sth.（鼓励某人做某事） 2.场景短语： outdoor learning（户外学习） personal growth（个人成长） build connections（建立联系） solar system（太阳系） space travel（太空旅行） keep a notebook（带笔记本） 一、阅读理解 A A Curious Boy’s Discovery Tom was a very curious boy. He loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, while walking in the woods, he noticed some strange-looking plants. They had big, colorful leaves and small, shiny fruits. Tom was very curious about these plants. He had never seen anything like them before. He picked one of the fruits and examined it carefully. It smelled sweet, but he was not sure if it was safe to eat. He decided to take some of the plants home to show his father. His father was a botanist, and Tom thought he could tell him what the plants were. When Tom showed the plants to his father, his father was very excited. He told Tom that these were rare plants that were not commonly found in that area. His father explained that the plants were important for the ecosystem. They provided food and shelter for many small animals. He also told Tom that it was important to protect these plants and not to pick them without permission. Tom learned a lot from this experience. He realized that his curiosity had led him to discover something new and important. He also understood the importance of protecting nature. 1．Where did Tom find the strange-looking plants? A．In his garden. B．In the park. C．In the woods near his home. D．At school. 2．What did Tom do with the strange-looking plants? A．He ate the fruits. B．He left them in the woods. C．He took some home to show his father. D．He planted them in his backyard. 3．What was Tom’s father’s job? A．A doctor. B．A teacher. C．A botanist. D．A farmer. 4．Why were the plants important? A．They were very beautiful. B．They were rare and important for the ecosystem. C．They could be used to make medicine. D．They could be sold for a lot of money. 5．What did Tom learn from this experience? A．To be more careful when exploring. B．That curiosity can lead to new discoveries and the importance of protecting nature. C．That he should not pick plants without permission. D．All of the above. B ①Children’s interest in nature is important for their health. But how to get them interested in nature in the first place? We may find the answer in gardens. ② In a study, a Chinese team found that a school garden may help children develop their interest in nature and feel more relaxed about their studies. The team did the study in a primary school in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. 24 fourth-grade students took part in gardening activities for about 40 minutes every week. ③After four months into the program, the study showed that 17 of the students became interested in nature. The school garden played an important role in making children curious (好奇的) about the living things there. It also gave the children a new and safe environment to learn by themselves. ④The study also found that teachers played an important role in the activities. They could help the students become more interested in the garden’s living things. This might help them enjoy learning about nature more in the future. ⑤Today, many children spend more time on screens than in nature. School gardens may help solve the problem. “A school garden, along with the help of teachers, is a useful way to develop children’s interest in nature, especially for children aged 9 to 11,” said Chen Jin from the team. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．How many students took part in the study? A．17. B．24. C．40. D．42. 2．How long did the study take? A．Four months. B．Seventeen months. C．Ten months. D．Twenty-four months. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Ways to make outdoor learning fun. B．The importance of nature for children. C．Problems children faced in the study. D．Teachers’ role in making nature interesting. 4．What is the result of the study? A．Students can get healthy habits in nature. B．Exercising in the garden can improve grades easily. C．School gardens are good for primary school students. D．Children learn to work with others in the natural world. 5．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． C Once a tortoise (乌龟) and two swans (天鹅) lived by a lake. They were very good friends. They spent many hours happily together. To their bad luck, there was no rain that year. The lake became dry. So they had to leave the lake to look for another place to live. The two swans could fly easily, but for the tortoise it was difficult. The three of them began to worry and wonder, unsure of what to do next. At last, the two swans had an idea. They said to the tortoise, “We will place a stick (棍子) in your mouth. We will carry the stick in our beaks (鸟嘴) on either side. This will make us fly together. But remember, you must not open your mouth. If you do, you know what will happen to you.” The tortoise was sad to leave the lake, but it agreed with the idea. One fine morning, they were flying over a large town. The people of the town were surprised at what they saw in the sky. They were very curious (好奇) about it and started shouting excitedly. The tortoise heard the noise and wondered what it was about. It forgot its promise and opened its mouth to ask curiously, “Why is there…? Ah…!” Sadly, down fell the tortoise, and died. The swans had no chance to save it. They were sad to lose their best friend but had to fly away and started their new life. 1．Why did the tortoise and two swans have to leave? A．The rain was heavy. B．The lake was dry. C．The food was not enough. D．The water was dirty. 2．How did the tortoise travel with the swans? A．The swans carried the tortoise with a stick. B．The tortoise decided to walk on its own. C．The swans tried to carry the tortoise on their backs. D．The tortoise asked people of the town for help. 3．Why did the tortoise die? A．It was too tired during the flight. B．It was attacked by birds. C．It opened its mouth and fell down. D．It was hit by a stone. 4．According to the story, how did the tortoise’s feelings change? A．curious→sad→worried→happy B．worried→happy→curious→sad C．happy→worried→sad→curious D．sad→curious→happy→worried 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Curiosity (好奇) Killed the Tortoise. B．Best Friends Helped Each Other. C．New Life Came from Hard Work. D．A Good Idea Went a Long Way. D The Power of Curiosity Curiosity is a powerful force that can drive people to achieve great things. It is the desire to know more, to explore, and to understand the world around us. Throughout history, curious people have made amazing discoveries. For example, Galileo Galilei was curious about the stars and the planets. He used a telescope to observe the sky and made many important discoveries about the solar system. His curiosity changed the way people thought about the universe. Curiosity can also lead to personal growth. When we are curious, we are more likely to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. We may try new hobbies, read different kinds of books, or meet new people. All these experiences can broaden our horizons and make us more well-rounded individuals. In addition, curiosity can improve our relationships. When we are curious about others, we show that we care about them. We ask questions, listen to their stories, and try to understand their perspectives. This can help us build stronger connections with people. However, curiosity needs to be balanced. We should not be overly curious about things that are none of our business, such as other people’s private lives. Also, we should use our curiosity in a positive way, not to cause harm or trouble. 1．What is curiosity according to the passage? A．A strong desire to know more. B．A force that makes people lazy. C．A feeling of being bored. D．A way to avoid learning. 2．Who made important discoveries about the solar system because of curiosity? A．Thomas Edison. B．Galileo Galilei. C．Alexander Graham Bell. D．Leonardo da Vinci. 3．How can curiosity lead to personal growth? A．By making us do the same things every day. B．By helping us learn new skills and gain knowledge. C．By making us afraid of trying new things. D．By making us ignore other people. 4．What can curiosity do to our relationships? A．Make them worse. B．Have no effect on them. C．Improve them. D．End them. 5．What should we pay attention to when we have curiosity? A．Be overly curious about everything. B．Use curiosity in a positive way and not be nosy. C．Only be curious about our own lives. D．Never be curious about anything. 二、完形填空 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～10各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。 A I always want to be an astronaut. One day, my uncle gave me a book about space and I read it carefully. At night after I fell asleep, I had the most wonderful 1 about travelling into space! It was just like the real thing and I didn’t want to wake up so 2 ! In a big facility, I wore a 3 and waited. Later, someone took me to the spaceship. The spaceship was so big. I 4 it. There were many things in it, just like a room on Earth! I could float around because the gravity in space was 5 . How amazing it was! It was also great to see the Earth from space. It looked like a large round blue ball. I kept flying 6 and saw many stars far from the Earth. I was curious about the life there. Maybe someday we will 7 to one of the stars and live there. The spaceship was going to stop on a planet. Then I 8 someone calling me, “It’s time to get up and get ready for school! Or you will be 9 for class!” Well, it was my mum. My trip was going to 10 with her words. It was a nice trip. I hoped we could take a real trip to space one day. 1．A．idea B．dream C．view D．chance 2．A．busily B．slowly C．early D．quietly 3．A．scarf B．hat C．dress D．spacesuit 4．A．went into B．looked for C．came from D．got off 5．A．clear B．low C．fresh D．wide 6．A．quickly B．kindly C．happily D．sadly 7．A．talk B．move C．send D．swim 8．A．heard B．stopped C．saw D．thought 9．A．good B．right C．ready D．late 10．A．begin B．keep C．end D．make B 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was eight, I got a book about stars from my dad as a birthday present. That was the beginning of my lifetime interest. I used to go outside with my mum on clear nights and look at 1 . It looked like black velvet with a million diamonds on it. In different 2 , we saw different groups of stars. In 3 , the “belt” of Orion appeared in the night sky. In summer, we saw Vega shine 4 as it got dark. Sometimes we saw stars shooting across the sky. How beautiful they were! Every time I 5 , I was amazed. Studying the stars was great 6 for me, and I was extremely curious about the night sky. Once I learnt a little, I soon wanted to find out more and more. I asked all kinds of questions, and my parents were always very 7 with me. If they didn’t know the answer, they would encourage me to find the answers in the library. So I read a lot about the topic, and my 8 increased as I grew older. Now, studying the stars is my career. I host a TV programme named The Sky at Night. I use my 9 to take people on a journey across the Milky Way and beyond, and I teach my audience about the different stars in a lively way. My TV programme has lasted 10 than 50 years, and I am really proud of that. Actually, you too can turn your interests into your career. Anybody can achieve their dreams. You just have to enjoy what you do. 1．A．the trees B．the sky C．the grass D．the sea 2．A．hours B．days C．weeks D．seasons 3．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter 4．A．brightly B．specially C．strangely D．weakly 5．A．looked out B．looked for C．looked up D．looked around 6．A．burden B．hope C．stress D．fun 7．A．patient B．satisfied C．happy D．pleased 8．A．listening B．speaking C．reading D．understanding 9．A．happiness B．knowledge C．insistence D．strength 10．A．many B．more C．most D．the most 三、语法选择 A 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的语法要求，各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same even though they are different in color?” It was a serious question. I thought for a while and then said, “I’ll explain it 1 you sooner. Let’s go to a fruit shop. I will show you 2 interesting.” At 3 fruit shop, we bought some apples in different colors—red, green and yellow. After we got home, I told Adam, “It’s time 4 your question now.” I put one apple of each color on the table. Adam watched 5 . He had a curious (好奇的) look on 6 face. “People are like apples. They have different colors, shapes and sizes. On the outside, some of the apples may not even look as delicious as the others.” While I 7 , Adam was checking each one carefully. Then, I took all the apples and peeled them, placing them back on the table, but in different places. “Okay, Adam, can you distinguish (区分) them?” He said, “I 8 tell. They all look the same now.” But soon I saw a huge smile coming across his face. “People are just like apples! 9 they are all different, once you take off the outside, they are pretty much the same inside.” He totally 10 it. I didn’t need to say or do anything else. 1．A．against B．to C．from D．in 2．A．anything B．nothing C．something D．everything 3．A．a B．the C．an D．/ 4．A．answer B．answered C．to answer D．answering 5．A．care B．careful C．carefully D．careless 6．A．himself B．his C．him D．he 7．A．talking B．am talking C．talked D．was talking 8．A．can’t B．mustn’t C．shouldn’t D．needn’t 9．A．Unless B．Although C．So D．And 10．A．understand B．understood C．was understanding D．understands B Mike was 1 curious (好奇的) boy. Mike was interested 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 to cry. He wanted to get his 8 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．/ B．an C．the D．a 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．head B．window C．cap D．father 9．A．to surprise B．surprising C．surprised D．surprise 10．A．comes B．came C．has come D．will come 四、短文填空 A 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 Leonardo da Vinci is a famous artist in the world. He is also 1 amazing inventor, scientist, musician... It’s said he was the most curious person in history! Leonardo was curious about the natural world. Once, while he 2 (rest) on a chair, a bird flew over and touched his face with its tail. From then on, Leonardo became 3 (interest) in birds. He drew pictures of birds, especially 4 (they) wings. He really hoped to find out how the wings worked because he dreamed 5 (build) flying machines one day. Leonardo was very curious about music, too. He played it and wrote it. He even invented musical instruments, like lyre. It 6 (make) of silver and looked like an upside-down violin. It was played with a bow. When Leonardo played his lyre, he could make up words 7 (quick) and sing them. His interest in music led him to design more instruments. Leonardo was curious about more than just nature and music. He wondered about everything. He always carried a notebook 8 him. He drew and wrote down things that he was curious about. With those drawings and 9 (note), he had thousands of plans for inventions and experiments. 10 he didn’t succeed in achieving most of them, people learned from him and built his designs years later. B 用所给词的适当形式填空。 Xu Xiake was born in Jiangsu in 1587. He was one of the 1 (great) travelers in Chinese history. He spent his whole life 2 (travel) and discovering new places. I admire (钦佩) him and want to be someone like him. Xu Xiake’s life was full of adventure. I want to explore the world like him—to climb mountains, cross rivers and 3 (explore) new places. Xu Xiake was curious and always wanted to learn new things. I want to be as 4 (curious) as him. There are many amazing things in nature, such as mysterious (神秘的) caves and 5 (usual) plants. When I see something new, I’ll ask questions and try to understand how it works. Xu Xiake showed me the 6 (important) of recording experiences. He 7 (write) about his travels in his diary. It later became Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes. The book helped people understand China much 8 (well). I think recording is a great way to share experiences with others. Like Xu Xiake, I’ll record my 9 (discover) and thoughts along the way, and then share them with more people. All in all, I admire Xu Xiake’s curiosity. His spirit of exploration will always encourage me 10 (record) the unexplored world and share it with others. Maybe one day, I can write my own travel book and inspire (激励) others too. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$