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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 期中总复习 Units 1-3 阅读理解押题预测15篇（紧贴新教材主题） 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 There have been many great inventions or things that change the way we live. The first great invention is the one that is still very important today—the wheel. This makes it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel. Then in the early 1800s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn’t have to explore much any more. They began to work in order to make life better. In the second half of the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and the radio. These all play a big part in our daily life today. The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter in 1909, movies with sound in 1926, the computer in 1946, jet planes in 1939. It was also a time when a new material was first made—Nylon (尼龙), which came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wore. The middle part of the 20th century brought new ways to help people get over diseases. They worked very well. They made people healthier and allowed them to live longer. By the 1960s most people could expect to live to be at least 60. By this time most people in developed countries had a very good life. Of course new inventions continued to be made. But man now had a desire (渴望) to explore again. The Earth was known to man but stars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia, United States, China and Japan have made their own steps into space. In 1969, man took his biggest step away from the Earth. Americans first walked on the Moon. This is certainly just a beginning, though. New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of. 1．In the 1800s, people began to work in order to make ________. A．explorations B．their life better C．discoveries D．a trip to space 2．The underlined phrase “came out” means ________ in Chinese. A．出现 B．当心 C．试验 D．算出 3．People can live longer lives because ________ that help cure diseases have worked very well. A．doctors B．new hospitals C．medicines D．new ways 4．This passage mainly talks about ________. A．why cars were very important B．when the light was invented C．how inventions affect people’s daily life D．which country made the first step into space 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了从古至今一些伟大的发明对人们生活方式的改变，包括轮子、相机、电灯、收音机、直升机、有声电影、计算机、喷气式飞机、尼龙、治疗疾病的新方法以及人类探索太空等，展现了发明对人类生活的深远影响。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Then in the early 1800s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn’t have to explore much any more. They began to work in order to make life better.”可知，在19世纪，人们开始工作是为了让生活变得更好。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“It was also a time when a new material was first made—Nylon (尼龙), which came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wore.”可知，尼龙是一种新物质，它在1935年被首次制造出来，改变了人们穿的衣服种类，所以“came out”在这里意为“出现”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The middle part of the 20th century brought new ways to help people get over diseases. They worked very well. They made people healthier and allowed them to live longer.”可知，人们能活得更久是因为帮助治疗疾病的新方法非常有效。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“There have been many great inventions or things that change the way we live.”以及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了发明如何影响人们的日常生活。故选C。 Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved music. While most kids played outside in the sun, I felt happy inside my house, practicing my cello (大提琴) for hours. Playing the cello took me to a different world, free from worries. It never felt boring. After months of practice, the big day arrived—the Alberta Provincial Music Festival. I sat beside my mother and felt nervous. My hands were shaking as I practiced the notes in my mind. My mother encouraged me as my turn was coming. When my name was finally called, I took a deep breath and walked on stage. I carefully put my cello in place and began to play. The deep, rich sound filled the room, and everyone watched quietly. Then, my finger slipped and hit the wrong note. I kept playing as if nothing had happened, but inside, I was worried. I thought to myself, “I’ve just lost my chance.” As soon as I finished, the audience cheered loudly. My mother said that I did well, but I felt disappointed about my mistake. As the last performer finished, the teacher began to announce the winner. I lost hope. To my surprise, the teacher called me again, saying, “You may now come to the stage and accept your award.” I couldn’t believe it! My hard work finally paid off. When I received my award, one of the teachers told me, “Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes.” 1．What does the underlined word “nervous” probably mean? A．Worried. B．Bored. C．Happy. D．Sad. 2．What is the right order of the story? ① The writer played a wrong note while performing. ② The writer got an award for her performance. ③ The writer practised the cello for months every day. ④ The writer felt nervous while waiting for the performance. ⑤ The writer felt disappointed because of the mistake. A．③④①⑤② B．③①④⑤② C．④③①②⑤ D．④①③⑤② 3．What did the writer learn from this experience? A．It takes a lot of time to learn to play the cello well. B．Making mistakes is normal and we should keep going. C．Everyone should join music festivals to test their skills. D．Parents’ encouragement is helpful to success in music. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．Worries and Joy. B．Stress and Relax. C．Mistakes and Success. D．Practice and Surprise. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了作者从小热爱大提琴，经过数月的练习后参加音乐节比赛的经历。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段“My hands were shaking”和上下文等待表演的紧张氛围，可知nervous对应“担忧/焦虑”的状态，worried“担忧”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。时间线索贯穿全文，从练习到赛后结果逐步展开：③长期练习；④等待时紧张；①表演出错；⑤因错误失望；②意外获奖。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes”可知，作者从这个经历中学到了别对自己太苛刻。我们都会犯错。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通过阅读文章可知，全文核心矛盾是“失误”与“成功”的转折。故选C。 I used to be very shy, so I usually just listened to other people’s conversations. My teacher, Mrs. Smith, always encouraged me to communicate with others. One day, she told us that our class would put on a play she had written. “I need someone to play the lead role. Does anyone want to try?” she asked. A few hands were raised—mine wasn’t one of them. Mrs. Smith walked up to me and said, “I think you’re perfect for it, but you didn’t raise your hand.” Me, the lead? Was she crazy? Mrs. Smith continued, “I was thinking of you when I created the role! If you really don’t want to, I won’t force you.” Suddenly, I thought it was time to throw away my shyness and show the world who I really was. I looked at Mrs. Smith and said, “OK, I’ll try.” After five months of practicing, the big day finally arrived. My knees shook and my heart beat like I’d just run a mile. “It doesn’t matter how the performance will be,” said Mrs. Smith, as if reading my thoughts. “You’ve already shown yourself how wonderful you are. That’s the most important thing.” I smiled because I knew she was right. When I stepped on the stage (舞台), I showed that I could take chances and be brave enough to make a big change for myself—a girl with new-found confidence (信心). 1．What was the writer’s problem in the past? A．She hardly listened to other people’s advice. B．She had high expectations of herself. C．She seldom showed herself to others. D．She had problems with her teachers. 2．How did Mrs. Smith help the writer to change? A．By asking her to raise her hand. B．By encouraging her to act the lead role of the play. C．By helping her write the play. D．By pushing her to practice harder. 3．How did the writer feel at first when the big day finally arrived? A．Sad. B．Nervous. C．Surprised. D．Relaxed. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．It was the first time that the writer had played a part in writing a play at school. B．Other students didn’t believe the writer could play the role well at first. C．The writer became brave and changed herself because her teacher encouraged her. D．Mrs. Smith thought the success of the play would be the most important to the writer. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一个害羞的女孩在老师的鼓励下，通过担任班级戏剧的主角，最终克服害羞、建立自信的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“I used to be very shy, so I usually just listened to other people’s conversations.”可知，作者过去的问题是很害羞，很少在他人面前表现自己。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“I need someone to play the lead role”、“I think you’re perfect for it”、“If you really don’t want to, I won’t force you.”和“You’ve already shown yourself how wonderful you are. That’s the most important thing.”可知，老师通过鼓励作者担任主角帮助作者改变。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“My knees shook and my heart beat like I’d just run a mile.”可知，作者在演出当天腿发抖，说明作者感到紧张。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一个害羞的女孩在老师的鼓励下，通过担任班级戏剧的主角，最终克服害羞、建立自信的故事。即我们从文章中可得知，由于老师的鼓励，作者变得勇敢并改变了自己。故选C。 The smart watch, a new product, is changing our lifestyle. More and more people prefer to wear a smart watch in their daily lives. And there are also many different brands (品牌) to choose from. Here are some reasons why people choose a smart watch. First of all, it can tell the time like a usual watch. But the most important difference is that a smart watch can also be connected to (连接) your mobile phone. You are able to use it to answer the phone call, while a traditional watch can never do that. Besides, the smart watch looks fascinating. It’s very popular among teenagers because it’s cool. Thirdly, now many people have known the importance of health. They play sports every day to keep healthy. It’s helpful to know how far they have run or how many steps they have got with a smart watch. The watch shows the results every day and they’ll know whether they have achieved their goals or not. However, some parents still don’t want their children to use smart watches too much. In their opinions, wearing a smart watch for a long time may cause health problems. They think the teenagers are under the radiation all the time. They think it’s harmful to teenagers. Well, each coin (硬币) has two sides. It’s up to you to decide whether you use it or not. 1．According to the passage, which is the same between a smart watch and a traditional one? A．Both can tell the time. B．Both look fascinating. C．Both can be connected to the mobile phone. D．Both can record steps and distance. 2．What does the underlined word “radiation” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese? A．光能 B．辐射 C．热能 D．太阳能 3．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Disadvantages of Smart Watches B．Each Coin Has Two Sides C．How to Use Smart Watches D．A New Product—the Smart Watch 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了智能手表的一些优势，以及一些家长对它的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“First of all, it can tell the time like a usual watch.”可知，智能手表和传统手表都能显示时间。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“In their opinions, wearing a smart watch for a long time may cause health problems.”可知，在一些家长看来，长时间佩戴智能手表可能会导致健康问题，由此可推断，他们认为青少年会一直处于辐射之下。radiation意为“辐射”，故选 B。 3．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了智能手表的一些优势，以及一些家长对它的看法，因此最适合本文的标题是“一种新产品——智能手表”。故选D。 Have you ever thought about talking with people working in space? This is something Ezekiel Wheeler from the US began to try when he was 8. Now, as a homeschooled 13-year-old boy, he made a device (设备) by himself to help others speak to astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). When Wheeler was young, he was very interested in science. When he turned 8, he decided he wanted to talk with the ISS using ham radio (业余无线电). To make this happen, a ham radio was not enough. He also needed a satellite tracker (卫星跟踪器). He made his own tracker with a 3-meter-long antenna (天线), and two more small trackers made of Lego. “I wanted to use a fun, practical way to teach students about electrical (电机) engineering,” said Wheeler. So he 3D-printed a desktop satellite tracker. The program helped Wheeler win second prize in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, one of the top middle school STEM competitions in the US. Wheeler wasn’t only interested in talking to the astronauts himself. He wanted to let his friends talk to them too. For him, science is everything. “I like to face challenges (挑战),” he said. “I really want to get a result that will work.” 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By describing a job. B．By asking a question. C．By giving an example. D．By making a prediction. 2．What did Wheeler decide to do at the age of 8? A．Help friends learn science. B．Work as an astronaut. C．Talk to astronauts in space. D．Go to work on the ISS. 3．Para 3 mainly shows us how ________. A．Wheeler made his device B．Wheeler’s device worked C．Wheeler taught other kids D．Wheeler played with Lego 4．What can we learn about Wheeler from the last paragraph? A．He wants to be an engineer. B．He shows an interest in science. C．He is in a 3D-printing club. D．He meets problems every day. 5．What might be the best title for the passage? A．A Game Played by Astronauts B．A Competition between Students C．A Talk with an Astronaut D．A Boy Loving Space Science 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了美国少年Wheeler从小热爱太空科学，8岁时便立志与国际空间站宇航员通话。为了实现梦想，他自学制作了设备，并最终获得科学竞赛奖项。 1．推理判断题。根据“Have you ever thought about talking with people working in space?”可知，此处通过提出一个问题来引出文章主题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“When he turned 8, he decided he wanted to talk with the ISS using ham radio”可知，Wheeler在8岁时决定用业余无线电与国际空间站的宇航员交谈。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“He made his own tracker with a 3-meter-long antenna (天线), and two more small trackers made of Lego.”以及“So he 3D-printed a desktop satellite tracker.”可知，第三段主要向我们展示了Wheeler是如何制作他的设备的。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“For him, science is everything.”可知，Wheeler对科学表现出兴趣。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了13岁的美国男孩Ezekiel Wheeler因对太空科学感兴趣，自制设备帮助人们与国际空间站的宇航员交流，并在相关比赛中获奖的故事。因此最佳标题是“A Boy Loving Space Science”。故选D。 进阶拓展训练5篇 Working on a team is a good thing. To create a successful team, good communication is the most necessary part for both team members and the leader. The following are some helpful suggestions. Don’t criticize other people. When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him. You can help him to find out the reasons and then help him to solve the problem. Criticizing your team members too often may make them keep away from you. As a result, you may feel lonely. Think about other people’s ideas carefully. When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem. This shows you are interested in his ideas and makes him feel good. Listen to other people actively. When someone is speaking to you, you need to listen to him actively. If you’re unclear about something, you should ask him about it. By doing this, you can clear any confusion (困惑) before moving on. Share your ideas with other people. When you have a new idea, talk about it with your team members. This helps to improve the idea. Besides, it also helps to improve your relationships with your team members. 1．What is the underlined word “criticize” in Chinese? A．批评 B．打扰 C．影响 D．讨好 2．If Lisa tells you about her idea, but you think her idea is foolish, you should ________. A．forget her silly idea and laugh at her B．get angry with her at once C．explain to her why her idea is silly D．think about her idea carefully 3．How can you improve your idea according to the passage? A．By asking your teachers for help. B．By talking about it with your parents. C．By discussing it with your team members. D．By reading more books and thinking it over. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Criticize Others or Not B．Work Well on a Team C．Learn to Listen to Others D．Share Ideas with Others 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了打造成功团队所需的沟通技巧与具体做法。 1．细节理解题。根据“When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him”可知当你的团队中有人做错了事，不要批评他，criticize意为“批评”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem”可知，即使你觉得她的想法愚蠢，也应认真思考。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“When you have a new idea, talk about it with your team members. This helps to improve the idea”可知当你有一个新想法时，和你的团队成员谈谈，这有助于改进想法。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了打造成功团队所需的沟通技巧与具体做法，以选项B“在团队中良好合作”为标题最合适。故选B。 Jimmy: I’m a student. I hate talking about my feelings, but sometimes it really hurts to keep all my bad feelings inside. A few people say I can talk to them about anything. But whenever I tell anyone about my problems, it makes me think that I’m sharing a vulnerable (脆弱的) side of me. I keep thinking about what the other person thinks of me. What can I do? Luna: I know how that feels, Jimmy. I once almost reached breaking point with all my feelings kept inside. One day, I talked to a friend. After talking with her, I was worried. I thought she would laugh at me. However, in the following days, she treated me the same, and I knew it was OK to open up to someone sometimes. Susan: Whenever I hear someone say “I don’t want to trouble others with my bad feelings.”, I feel very sorry for them. Sharing feelings is important to everyone. When we don’t do so, we feel hurt and lonely. Others also find it difficult to understand us. So, Jimmy, if you don’t want to talk to your family and friends, you can talk with a psychotherapist (心理治疗医师). 1．What’s Jimmy’s problem? A．He has no one to talk to about his feelings. B．He is afraid to share his feelings with others. C．He doesn’t know how to talk with others. D．He doesn’t like his friends because they don’t understand him. 2．What can we learn from Luna’s experience? A．People will always laugh at you when you share your feelings. B．Opening up to others is always a bad idea. C．Most people don’t care about others’ feelings. D．Sometimes opening up to others is not as bad as we think. 3．What does Susan think of sharing feelings with others? A．It’s not necessary. B．It’s important. C．It’s difficult. D．It’s boring. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是Jimmy说出自己的问题，Luna和Susan给出了建议，传递了“情绪需要适当宣泄”的理念。 1．推理判断题。根据“A few people say I can talk to them about anything. But whenever I tell anyone about my problems, it makes me think that I’m sharing a vulnerable (脆弱的) side of me. I keep thinking about what the other person thinks of me.”可知，Jimmy担心分享问题时暴露自己脆弱的一面，并总在想别人如何看待他，由此推测他的核心问题是“害怕分享”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I thought she would laugh at me. However, in the following days, she treated me the same, and I knew it was OK to open up to someone sometimes.”可知，有时候向别人敞开心扉并不像我们想象的那么糟糕。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Sharing feelings is important to everyone.”可知，Susan认为分享感受对每个人都很重要。故选B。 Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends; “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friend is an acquaintance (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”. The second kind of friend could also be called “social partners”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (恐惧), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other’s houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will correct you when you’re wrong. They will always care about you, and never do anything on purpose (故意地) to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest and best friends. We should value (重视) all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By using pictures. 2．If Jeff is your acquaintance, what kind of friends are you? A．Pest friends. B．Guest friends. C．Best friends. D．True friends. 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．pest friends are more important than guest friends B．we always miss our best friends when we’re not with them C．a pest friend will never become your best friend D．a best friend never does anything bad to you 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②/③④⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ 5．The writer wrote the text mainly to ________. A．teach us how to find best friends B．warn us not to know more about pest friends C．tell us to value all friendships D．encourage us to make more friends 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了三种不同类型的朋友：熟人、社交伙伴和至交好友，并强调了珍视所有友谊的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends?”可知，作者是通过提出问题开始的，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The first kind of friend is an acquaintance (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. ...That is why they are called ‘pest friends’.”可知，熟人属于“pest friends”，所以如果Jeff是你的熟人，你们是“pest friends”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“They will always care about you, and never do anything on purpose (故意地) to hurt you.”可知，最好的朋友从不会对你做不好的事。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章第一段引出三种朋友；第二、三、四段是具体介绍；第五段总结全文。因此本文是总分总结构。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“We all have our pest, guest and best friends. We should value (重视) all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances.”可推知，作者写这篇文章主要是告诉我们要重视所有的友谊。故选C。 I used to be a shy boy and I didn’t like to be noticed. I chose to sit quietly at the back of the classroom. I listened carefully but never answered teachers’ questions. After I joined the basketball club, everything changed. At first, I thought it was a crazy idea because I didn’t have the ability (能力) to keep up with the others in the club and they would laugh at me. But my teacher kept asking me to go for it. I agreed and decided to give a try. When I first started attending the practice courses, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. That made me feel really stupid. Luckily, I wasn’t the only “new” one at the game, so I decided to learn from my coach (教练), do my best at each practice course, and not to find any excuse for the things “I didn’t know”. After class, I practiced a lot. Soon I knew much about the game. Being part of a team was so exciting. Very soon I tried to take part in some games though I didn’t have much confidence. As time passed by, I learned how to play basketball well and how to work together. I changed a lot. In class, I often raise my hand to answer teachers’ questions. I got much praise (表扬) from my teachers and classmates. Now I have more confidence in myself! 1．Who kept asking the writer to practice playing basketball? A．His teacher. B．His coach. C．His friend. D．His classmate. 2．What did the writer do in order to know the game? a. Practice a lot. b. Learn from the coach. c. Find excuses for the things “I didn’t know”. d. Do his best at each practice course. A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd 3．Which of the following shows how the writer is now in class? A． B． C． D． 4．Which of the following can we know about the writer? A．He was the only new member at the game. B．He had classes carefully and actively in the past. C．He finally became the best player in the team. D．He changes much after he became a member of basketball club. 5．What can be the best title for the text? A．Be Kind to People B．Be Open to the World C．Be Brave to Make Changes D．Be Ready to Help Others 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者原本害羞，加入篮球俱乐部后，在老师鼓励下，通过学习、练习等，改变自我，变得自信的经历 。 1．细节理解题。根据“But my teacher kept asking me to go for it.”可知，是他的老师一直让他练习打篮球。故选A 。 2．细节理解题。根据“so I decided to learn from my coach (教练), do my best at each practice course...”和“After class, I practiced a lot.”可知，作者为了了解这项运动决定向教练学习，在每一次练习课上都全力以赴，不为不懂的事情找任何借口，课后进行大量的练习。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“I changed a lot. In class, I often raise my hand to answer teachers’ questions.”可知，作者现在经常在课堂上举手回答老师的问题。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“After I joined the basketball club, everything changed.”和“I changed a lot...Now I have more confidence in myself!”可知，作者加入篮球俱乐部后改变很大。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章讲述作者原本害羞，通过勇敢加入篮球俱乐部，最终做出改变，变得自信的故事。选项C“勇于做出改变”最能概括文意。故选C。 Months ago, I could only run 5 kilometers. In fact, I didn’t like running, so often I would put on my old shoes, walk out of the house with heavy steps, and go less than a mile. Before last summer, I had never taken part in any kind of race at all. Everything changed when I tried a triathlon (铁人三项) after only two weeks of training. The running part was so difficult that I mostly walked! But then something surprising happened—the challenge actually appealed to me. I decided to take part in a Marathon (马拉松赛跑). Pushing through something difficult became exciting, like testing my limits (极限). When I received an invitation for the Berlin Marathon soon after, I knew it would be extremely hard. I might fail or even get hurt. Very often, a marathon training takes 20 weeks, but I was a complete beginner who didn’t even know how fast to run! During training, I often worried about my falling over in the middle of a Berlin street. But following my training plan encouraged me. I told myself that if I did my best, I wouldn’t feel sorry for the result. My hardest week included running 40 miles—something I never imagined! Now, as I prepare for the marathon, I’m not trying to win. I just want to discover how far I can push myself. From someone who hated running to a marathon runner—what an amazing journey of self-discovery! 1．How did the writer feel about running before last summer? A．He fell in love with it. B．He found it especially easy. C．He disliked it and often gave up quickly. D．He had run many marathons before. 2．The underlined part “appealed to” is closest in meaning to ________. A．scared B．interested C．surprised D．disappointed 3．The writer accepted the invitation to the Berlin Marathon ________. A．to win a prize B．to have fun C．to protect himself D．to challenge himself 4．Which of the following is the right order according to the text? ①I completed a triathlon. ②I received an invitation for Berlin Marathon. ③I could only run 5 kilometers at most. ④I ran 40 miles in hardest training week. A．①③④② B．③①②④ C．④③①② D．③④①② 5．According to the passage, we can know ________. A．running is part of triathlon B．the writer always loved running from childhood C．the writer succeeded in finishing the Berlin Marathon D．Marathon training usually takes less than 10 weeks 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者从不喜欢跑步到通过参加铁人三项和马拉松挑战自我极限的转变过程。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Months ago, I could only run 5 kilometers. In fact, I didn’t like running, so often I would put on my old shoes, walk out of the house with heavy steps, go less than a mile.”可知作者过去不喜欢跑步且容易放弃。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“But then something surprising happened—the challenge actually appealed to me. I decided to take part in a Marathon”可知我决定参加马拉松比赛，因为挑战吸引了我，“appealed to”和“interested”意义相近。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“I’m not trying to win. I just want to discover how far I can push myself.”可推知，作者参加柏林马拉松是为了挑战自我。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Months ago, I could only run 5 kilometers”可知最初只能跑5公里；根据“Everything changed when I tried a triathlon (铁人三项) after only two weeks of training”可知作者参加了铁人三项；根据“When I received an invitation for the Berlin Marathon soon after”可知作者收到柏林马拉松邀请；根据“My hardest week included running 40 miles—something I never imagined”可知作者训练中跑40英里。正确顺序为③①②④。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“The running part was so difficult”可知，跑步是铁人三项的一部分。故选A。 能力综合实践5篇 I have been a fan of Italian traveler Marco Polo since childhood. This hobby later led me to become a tour guide. About 20 years ago, my interest in China was started by a student from Beijing who stayed in my home. We became very good friends and she made me more curious (好奇的) about China. Following that, I found myself interested in The Travels of Marco Polo. So I read it over and over again to understand China. In 2018, suddenly I wanted to hike (徒步旅行) along the ancient Silk Road. The idea encouraged me to plan a journey from Venice to Beijing. This road passed through 15 countries in three to four years. At first, my children thought it was impossible. However, as they saw the details (细节) of my plan, they changed their ideas. My journey began on April 26, 2022. For more than two years, I experienced many obstacles: bad weather, tiredness and lonely moments. Along the way, I learned about the history, culture, and traditions of each country I visited. As I hiked along the ancient Silk Road, I was shocked by the changes that our world has experienced. Looking back on my journey, I want to tell friends of any age: No matter what happens, just keep going on with your dreams—nothing is impossible! 1．What first made the writer interested in China? A．Her Italian tour guide. B．Her Chinese friend. C．A video of a famous traveler. D．A book about the old Silk Road. 2．Why did the writer’s children finally agree with her travel plan? A．Because she had a very careful plan. B．Because she had rich hiking experience. C．Because the journey could make her healthy. D．Because they also liked Marco Polo’s book. 3．The underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．challenges B．help C．feelings D．changes 4．What does the writer want to share? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．Reading makes a full man. C．Never give up on your dreams. D．Understanding cultures builds bridges. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要是作者讲述了自己对中国产生兴趣、萌生徒步古丝绸之路的想法并付诸实践的过程，最后升华出 “无论发生什么，都要坚持梦想，没有什么是不可能的”这一人生感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“About 20 years ago, my interest in China was started by a student from Beijing who stayed in my home.”可知，作者对中国的兴趣最初是由一位来自北京的中国朋友引发的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“At first, my children thought it was impossible. However, as they saw the details of my plan, they changed their ideas.”可知，孩子们最初认为计划是不可能的，但看到计划的细节后改变了想法，说明作者的计划很周密。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“For more than two years, I experienced many obstacles: bad weather, tiredness and lonely moments.”可知，恶劣天气、疲惫不堪、孤独时刻，这些都是作者在徒步过程中遇到的重重阻碍，据此可以推断，划线单词“obstacles”意为“阻碍”，与challenges“挑战”意思相近。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。综合全文可知，本文围绕作者受马可・波罗和中国朋友的影响，萌生沿古丝绸之路徒步的梦想，尽管面临诸多困难仍坚持完成旅程，最终总结出“无论发生什么，都要坚持梦想，没有什么是不可能的”这一核心观点；因此，作者想分享的是“永远不要放弃梦想”。故选C。 Life has its ups and downs and people sometimes feel anxious (焦虑的). If the feelings of anxiety become too strong, they can make you unwell. Usually, we might see a doctor or take some medicine to feel better. But it would be helpful to have something to use at home that does not involve (涉及) medicine. So, we made a robotic cushion (抱枕) to help manage anxiety. Our team was made up of scientists from several fields. We built a few different robotic cushions, and each one offered a different calming experience, like the feeling of breathing, a heartbeat, and one of them even had colourful lights inside. We asked people to try them out and tell us which they liked the best. Most people liked the cushion that felt like it was breathing. So, we decided to work more on that one. For our final cushion, we made it bigger so it was easier to hug. We made a robotic part that could push air in and out of a balloon inside the cushion, to control the “breathing”. We did this because slow breathing helps people feel calmer. Now, we wanted to see if our cushion really could help with anxiety, so we did a test. The test had to do three things: make people feel anxious, check their anxiety levels, and compare the effect of the cushion to something else. We made people feel anxious by having them do some difficult math problems in front of others. Afterwards, we asked them to score their anxiety levels from one to ten. To see how well the cushion worked, we put people into three groups. Group A used the breathing cushion, Group B tried meditating (冥想), and Group C just sat quietly without anything to help with their anxiety. After 10 minutes, we asked them to score their anxiety levels again. We found that people who hugged the breathing cushion had much less anxiety than those who just sat quietly. And we saw that meditation also helped people reduce their anxiety. Meditation can be difficult because it needs attention and practice, but hugging a cushion is easy! And, you could hug the cushion while doing other things. By doing more research like this, we can find ways to help people who need different ways to feel better. What do you think? Would you like to have a breathing cushion to hug when you’re worried? 1．What is the final cushion like? A．It uses air to make the sound of a heartbeat. B．It has a robotic part to make it “breathe”. C．It comes in all shapes and sizes. D．It has colourful lights inside. 2．What do we know about the test from Paragraphs 5 and 6? A．People in different groups liked different kinds of cushions. B．The researchers had people use the cushion during a meditation. C．The result showed the cushion helped people solve math problems. D．The test compared the effects of hugging the cushion and sitting quietly. 3．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To show how to use a robotic cushion. B．To introduce a product that helps with anxiety. C．To warn people about the dangers of being worried. D．To compare ways of helping people feel less anxious. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文介绍了一种通过模拟呼吸的机器人抱枕，帮助人们缓解焦虑情绪的创新方法及其测试效果。 1．细节理解题。根据“We made a robotic part that could push air in and out of a balloon inside the cushion, to control the ‘breathing’. ”可知，制作了一个机器部件，可以推动抱枕内的气球进出空气，以控制“呼吸”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Group A used the breathing cushion, Group B tried meditating (冥想), and Group C just sat quietly without anything to help with their anxiety.”可知，把人分成三组，A组用呼吸抱枕，B组冥想，C组只是安静坐着，然后比较效果；再根据“We found that people who hugged the breathing cushion had much less anxiety than those who just sat quietly.”可知，抱呼吸抱枕的人焦虑比只是安静坐着的人少很多，所以测试比较了抱抱枕和安静坐着的效果。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了为帮助缓解焦虑而制作的机器人抱枕，包括其研发、测试等内容，目的是介绍这个帮助缓解焦虑的产品。故选B。 Water is important to all living things, but some areas in the world are short of water a lot. So we should try to protect and save water. A group of students from Zhejiang University have successfully developed an “air hand-washing machine”. The machine uses an infrared ray induction system (红外线感应系统), which can feel the presence of our hands. If it feels there are hands, the water with the air will come from the tap. And it has been proven that it is nearly as effective as traditional hand-washing. It uses only ten percent of the water that regular hand-washing does. The students have even set up a company to introduce the product to the public. Li Qizhang, a member of the team that developed the machine, told a reporter that a model of their machine had already been placed in a classroom building at the university and that it worked very well. In 2014, a student called Chen Puyang first thought of the idea while he was washing his hands. Washing one’s hands uses a lot of water, Chen thought. Would it be possible to replace the water with air? Others may not give the question a second thought. However, for Chen and Li, who were studying fluid mechanics (流体力学) at the time, this was considered to be an excellent idea. Soon, Chen, Li and several classmates started on the project. After a year of research, the team came up with a gravity-driven (重力驱动) hand-washing machine successfully. 1．The underlined word “presence” means “______” in Paragraph 2． A．形状 B．存在 C．距离 D．影响 2．The underlined sentence in the 4th paragraph means “______”. A．other people may spend a second thinking about the question again B．other people may think it is impossible to use air instead of water C．other people may not think or worry about the question at all D．other people may think there is no answer to the question 3．We can infer from the passage that ______ . A．the air hand-washing machine will be expensive B．we can wash our hands clean without any electricity C．we can buy the “air hand-washing machine” in the shop now D．the students developed the machine by the knowledge of fluid mechanics 4．Which of the following is TRUE about the “air hand-washing machine”? A．A company was set up to produce the machine. B．It doesn’t need any water when you wash your hands. C．It was invented by two students from Zhejiang University. D．The idea of the machine came to Chen’s mind in a sudden. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了浙江大学学生发明的一种“空气洗手装置”，大大节约了水资源。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第2段“The machine uses an infrared ray induction system, which can feel the presence of our hands.”可知，该装置使用红外线感应系统，可以感知我们手的存在。“presence”在句中指“存在”，与选项B“存在”相符。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第4段“Others may not give the question a second thought.”可知，其他人可能不会对这个问题多加思考，与选项C“其他人可能根本不会思考或担心这个问题”相符。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第4段“Chen and Li, who were studying fluid mechanics at the time, this was considered to be an excellent idea.”可知，当时正在学习流体力学的陈和李认为这是一个绝妙的想法；结合文章最后一段“the team came up with a gravity-driven (重力驱动) hand-washing machine successfully.”可知，团队通过研究成功开发了重力驱动的洗手装置。由此可以推断，学生们运用了流体力学知识开发该装置。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“In 2014, a student called Chen Puyang first thought of the idea while he was washing his hands.”可知，2014年，一位名叫陈濮阳的学生在洗手的时候第一次想到了这个主意。故选D。 Do you want to make your life more interesting? Do you want anyone to encourage you to go through the hard time? Do you want anyone to share happiness with you? Do you want anyone to give you advice when you don’t know what to do? If your answers are “Yes”, then make friends. Here is some advice for you. Let others know you. It takes time to make friends. No one can know you well when you meet for the first time. Give you and the new friend enough time to learn about each other well. Differences are important. Some people may think it’s necessary for friends to be the same. However, it’s not always true. Having similarities is nice, but having differences may bring you a lot of surprises. Friends’ friends can be your friends. This is one of the best ways to make new friends. You don’t have to think of ways to know new people. Have a party and ask your friends to bring their friends. Then you may make some new friends. If they’re important, let them know. People want to feel they are important. Show your friends that they are important to you and they will do the same. When they know you need them, they will feel happier and be friendlier to you. Good friends make a difference to you, so try to make more good friends in your life. Remember, it’s never too late to make new friends or contact (联系) your old friends. 1．Why does the writer ask questions at the beginning of the passage? A．To show his or her curiosity (好奇心). B．To know the answers from the readers. C．To bring up the topic (主题). D．To learn about the readers’ advice. 2．What does the underlined word “similarities” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Some things people are happy about. B．Some things that are quite different. C．Some things that are similar in some ways. D．Nothing in common with somebody. 3．Which of the following may the writer agree with (同意)? A．Others can know you well when they meet you for the first time. B．Making friends with your friends’ friends is a good way. C．You should see your friends as the most important people. D．It’s best to make new friends when you are young. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①②③④⑤/⑥ B．①②/③④/⑤⑥ C．①/②③④⑤/⑥ D．①②/③/④⑤/⑥ 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to be a nice person B．How to make friends in life C．Why friends are important D．Where to make good friends 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何交朋友。 1．推理判断题。文章开篇用“Do you want to ...?”系列问题的呈现方式，以及后文围绕“make friends”展开建议的行文逻辑，从而引出“交朋友”这一主题。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Having similarities is nice, but having differences may bring you a lot of surprises.”并结合前文对朋友“相同”和“不同”观点的论述可知，这里“similarities”与“differences”形成对比，所以意为“在某些方面相似的东西”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Friends’ friends can be your friends. This is one of the best ways to make new friends.”可知，朋友的朋友可以成为你的朋友，这是交新朋友的好方法之一。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。根据文章“①引出交友话题→②③④⑤分述交友建议→⑥总结交友意义”的段落内容分布、逻辑层次，因此本文属于“总-分-总”的结构类型。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。文章整体围绕“生活中如何交友”，先引出主题，再给建议，最后总结，因此最佳标题是“如何在生活中交朋友”。故选B。 Free time is a great chance for teenagers to have fun. But what about free time when parents are around? Some teenagers want to play freely without parents watching over them, while parents and experts might think differently. Lin Tao, a middle school student, believes teenagers should be able to play freely. “Last time I played with my parents nearby, I had a knot in my stomach and was unable to have a really good time,” Lin says. “My friend Chen Xiaoxin has the same kind of experiences. Once, he went out to play with his classmates, and everyone felt uncomfortable because his mother was watching.” Wang Min, Lin Tao’s mother, thinks playtime needs parents’ supervision (监督). She says, “People often say I like to restrain my child, but that’s not true. I’m just worried he might get into trouble. Some kids might have a bad effect on him, and some games like LARP (剧本杀) might lead him the wrong way. He could even lose himself into the stories and have a hard time getting back to real life.” Mr. Ma, a social studies doctor, says it’s easy to understand that teenagers want freedom. Playing freely helps them learn to be independent (独立的). Parents can give them more space. They don’t have to watch them all the time. But teenagers should know all the details (细节) about the activities before they go to play. Then they can talk with their parents and decide together if they can go out to play by themselves. In my view, both teenagers’ freedom and parents’ supervision are important. They need free time, and they also need parents’ proper (恰当的) supervision. 1．Lin Tao supports his own idea by ________. A．giving examples B．raising questions C．comparing facts D．listing numbers 2．What does the underlined word “restrain” probably mean? A．Hurt. B．Control. C．Protect. D．Encourage. 3．According to the text, which of the following may Mr. Ma support? A．He Kai’s parents are around every time he plays with his friends. B．Feng Zhongfan’s parents never ask him about whom he plays with. C．Liu Xiang will join in the activities without knowing anything about them. D．Xie Hao told his parents where to go and whom to play with before playtime. 4．What’s the main idea of the text? A．Teenagers need free time to be independent. B．Parents should keep an eye on their children all the time. C．Teenagers can’t play LARP without parents’ supervision. D．Teenagers need both freedom and parents’ proper supervision. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文围绕青少年空闲时间是否需要家长监管展开讨论。 1．细节理解题。根据“Last time I played with my parents nearby, I had a knot in my stomach and was unable to have a really good time ... My friend Chen Xiaoxin has the same kind of experiences ...”可知，用自己和朋友的例子。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“People often say I like to restrain my child, but that’s not true. I’m just worried he might get into trouble.”可知，王敏说别人觉得她“restrain”孩子，实际是担心孩子遇到麻烦，想监管，由此可推测含义为约束管控。control“控制”与之含义相近。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mr. Ma ... says ... teenagers should know all the details (细节) about the activities before they go to play. Then they can talk with their parents and decide together ...”可知，青少年玩前要了解活动细节，和家长沟通决定。D选项“谢浩玩前告诉父母地点和玩伴”符合题意。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据“In my view, both teenagers’ freedom and parents’ proper (恰当的) supervision are important.”可知，文章旨在说明青少年自由和家长恰当监管都重要。故选D。 20 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 21 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 期中总复习 Units 1-3 阅读理解押题预测15篇（紧贴新教材主题） 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 There have been many great inventions or things that change the way we live. The first great invention is the one that is still very important today—the wheel. This makes it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel. Then in the early 1800s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn’t have to explore much any more. They began to work in order to make life better. In the second half of the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and the radio. These all play a big part in our daily life today. The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter in 1909, movies with sound in 1926, the computer in 1946, jet planes in 1939. It was also a time when a new material was first made—Nylon (尼龙), which came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wore. The middle part of the 20th century brought new ways to help people get over diseases. They worked very well. They made people healthier and allowed them to live longer. By the 1960s most people could expect to live to be at least 60. By this time most people in developed countries had a very good life. Of course new inventions continued to be made. But man now had a desire (渴望) to explore again. The Earth was known to man but stars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia, United States, China and Japan have made their own steps into space. In 1969, man took his biggest step away from the Earth. Americans first walked on the Moon. This is certainly just a beginning, though. New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of. 1．In the 1800s, people began to work in order to make ________. A．explorations B．their life better C．discoveries D．a trip to space 2．The underlined phrase “came out” means ________ in Chinese. A．出现 B．当心 C．试验 D．算出 3．People can live longer lives because ________ that help cure diseases have worked very well. A．doctors B．new hospitals C．medicines D．new ways 4．This passage mainly talks about ________. A．why cars were very important B．when the light was invented C．how inventions affect people’s daily life D．which country made the first step into space Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved music. While most kids played outside in the sun, I felt happy inside my house, practicing my cello (大提琴) for hours. Playing the cello took me to a different world, free from worries. It never felt boring. After months of practice, the big day arrived—the Alberta Provincial Music Festival. I sat beside my mother and felt nervous. My hands were shaking as I practiced the notes in my mind. My mother encouraged me as my turn was coming. When my name was finally called, I took a deep breath and walked on stage. I carefully put my cello in place and began to play. The deep, rich sound filled the room, and everyone watched quietly. Then, my finger slipped and hit the wrong note. I kept playing as if nothing had happened, but inside, I was worried. I thought to myself, “I’ve just lost my chance.” As soon as I finished, the audience cheered loudly. My mother said that I did well, but I felt disappointed about my mistake. As the last performer finished, the teacher began to announce the winner. I lost hope. To my surprise, the teacher called me again, saying, “You may now come to the stage and accept your award.” I couldn’t believe it! My hard work finally paid off. When I received my award, one of the teachers told me, “Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes.” 1．What does the underlined word “nervous” probably mean? A．Worried. B．Bored. C．Happy. D．Sad. 2．What is the right order of the story? ① The writer played a wrong note while performing. ② The writer got an award for her performance. ③ The writer practised the cello for months every day. ④ The writer felt nervous while waiting for the performance. ⑤ The writer felt disappointed because of the mistake. A．③④①⑤② B．③①④⑤② C．④③①②⑤ D．④①③⑤② 3．What did the writer learn from this experience? A．It takes a lot of time to learn to play the cello well. B．Making mistakes is normal and we should keep going. C．Everyone should join music festivals to test their skills. D．Parents’ encouragement is helpful to success in music. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．Worries and Joy. B．Stress and Relax. C．Mistakes and Success. D．Practice and Surprise. I used to be very shy, so I usually just listened to other people’s conversations. My teacher, Mrs. Smith, always encouraged me to communicate with others. One day, she told us that our class would put on a play she had written. “I need someone to play the lead role. Does anyone want to try?” she asked. A few hands were raised—mine wasn’t one of them. Mrs. Smith walked up to me and said, “I think you’re perfect for it, but you didn’t raise your hand.” Me, the lead? Was she crazy? Mrs. Smith continued, “I was thinking of you when I created the role! If you really don’t want to, I won’t force you.” Suddenly, I thought it was time to throw away my shyness and show the world who I really was. I looked at Mrs. Smith and said, “OK, I’ll try.” After five months of practicing, the big day finally arrived. My knees shook and my heart beat like I’d just run a mile. “It doesn’t matter how the performance will be,” said Mrs. Smith, as if reading my thoughts. “You’ve already shown yourself how wonderful you are. That’s the most important thing.” I smiled because I knew she was right. When I stepped on the stage (舞台), I showed that I could take chances and be brave enough to make a big change for myself—a girl with new-found confidence (信心). 1．What was the writer’s problem in the past? A．She hardly listened to other people’s advice. B．She had high expectations of herself. C．She seldom showed herself to others. D．She had problems with her teachers. 2．How did Mrs. Smith help the writer to change? A．By asking her to raise her hand. B．By encouraging her to act the lead role of the play. C．By helping her write the play. D．By pushing her to practice harder. 3．How did the writer feel at first when the big day finally arrived? A．Sad. B．Nervous. C．Surprised. D．Relaxed. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．It was the first time that the writer had played a part in writing a play at school. B．Other students didn’t believe the writer could play the role well at first. C．The writer became brave and changed herself because her teacher encouraged her. D．Mrs. Smith thought the success of the play would be the most important to the writer. The smart watch, a new product, is changing our lifestyle. More and more people prefer to wear a smart watch in their daily lives. And there are also many different brands (品牌) to choose from. Here are some reasons why people choose a smart watch. First of all, it can tell the time like a usual watch. But the most important difference is that a smart watch can also be connected to (连接) your mobile phone. You are able to use it to answer the phone call, while a traditional watch can never do that. Besides, the smart watch looks fascinating. It’s very popular among teenagers because it’s cool. Thirdly, now many people have known the importance of health. They play sports every day to keep healthy. It’s helpful to know how far they have run or how many steps they have got with a smart watch. The watch shows the results every day and they’ll know whether they have achieved their goals or not. However, some parents still don’t want their children to use smart watches too much. In their opinions, wearing a smart watch for a long time may cause health problems. They think the teenagers are under the radiation all the time. They think it’s harmful to teenagers. Well, each coin (硬币) has two sides. It’s up to you to decide whether you use it or not. 1．According to the passage, which is the same between a smart watch and a traditional one? A．Both can tell the time. B．Both look fascinating. C．Both can be connected to the mobile phone. D．Both can record steps and distance. 2．What does the underlined word “radiation” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese? A．光能 B．辐射 C．热能 D．太阳能 3．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Disadvantages of Smart Watches B．Each Coin Has Two Sides C．How to Use Smart Watches D．A New Product—the Smart Watch Have you ever thought about talking with people working in space? This is something Ezekiel Wheeler from the US began to try when he was 8. Now, as a homeschooled 13-year-old boy, he made a device (设备) by himself to help others speak to astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). When Wheeler was young, he was very interested in science. When he turned 8, he decided he wanted to talk with the ISS using ham radio (业余无线电). To make this happen, a ham radio was not enough. He also needed a satellite tracker (卫星跟踪器). He made his own tracker with a 3-meter-long antenna (天线), and two more small trackers made of Lego. “I wanted to use a fun, practical way to teach students about electrical (电机) engineering,” said Wheeler. So he 3D-printed a desktop satellite tracker. The program helped Wheeler win second prize in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, one of the top middle school STEM competitions in the US. Wheeler wasn’t only interested in talking to the astronauts himself. He wanted to let his friends talk to them too. For him, science is everything. “I like to face challenges (挑战),” he said. “I really want to get a result that will work.” 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By describing a job. B．By asking a question. C．By giving an example. D．By making a prediction. 2．What did Wheeler decide to do at the age of 8? A．Help friends learn science. B．Work as an astronaut. C．Talk to astronauts in space. D．Go to work on the ISS. 3．Para 3 mainly shows us how ________. A．Wheeler made his device B．Wheeler’s device worked C．Wheeler taught other kids D．Wheeler played with Lego 4．What can we learn about Wheeler from the last paragraph? A．He wants to be an engineer. B．He shows an interest in science. C．He is in a 3D-printing club. D．He meets problems every day. 5．What might be the best title for the passage? A．A Game Played by Astronauts B．A Competition between Students C．A Talk with an Astronaut D．A Boy Loving Space Science 进阶拓展训练5篇 Working on a team is a good thing. To create a successful team, good communication is the most necessary part for both team members and the leader. The following are some helpful suggestions. Don’t criticize other people. When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him. You can help him to find out the reasons and then help him to solve the problem. Criticizing your team members too often may make them keep away from you. As a result, you may feel lonely. Think about other people’s ideas carefully. When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem. This shows you are interested in his ideas and makes him feel good. Listen to other people actively. When someone is speaking to you, you need to listen to him actively. If you’re unclear about something, you should ask him about it. By doing this, you can clear any confusion (困惑) before moving on. Share your ideas with other people. When you have a new idea, talk about it with your team members. This helps to improve the idea. Besides, it also helps to improve your relationships with your team members. 1．What is the underlined word “criticize” in Chinese? A．批评 B．打扰 C．影响 D．讨好 2．If Lisa tells you about her idea, but you think her idea is foolish, you should ________. A．forget her silly idea and laugh at her B．get angry with her at once C．explain to her why her idea is silly D．think about her idea carefully 3．How can you improve your idea according to the passage? A．By asking your teachers for help. B．By talking about it with your parents. C．By discussing it with your team members. D．By reading more books and thinking it over. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Criticize Others or Not B．Work Well on a Team C．Learn to Listen to Others D．Share Ideas with Others Jimmy: I’m a student. I hate talking about my feelings, but sometimes it really hurts to keep all my bad feelings inside. A few people say I can talk to them about anything. But whenever I tell anyone about my problems, it makes me think that I’m sharing a vulnerable (脆弱的) side of me. I keep thinking about what the other person thinks of me. What can I do? Luna: I know how that feels, Jimmy. I once almost reached breaking point with all my feelings kept inside. One day, I talked to a friend. After talking with her, I was worried. I thought she would laugh at me. However, in the following days, she treated me the same, and I knew it was OK to open up to someone sometimes. Susan: Whenever I hear someone say “I don’t want to trouble others with my bad feelings.”, I feel very sorry for them. Sharing feelings is important to everyone. When we don’t do so, we feel hurt and lonely. Others also find it difficult to understand us. So, Jimmy, if you don’t want to talk to your family and friends, you can talk with a psychotherapist (心理治疗医师). 1．What’s Jimmy’s problem? A．He has no one to talk to about his feelings. B．He is afraid to share his feelings with others. C．He doesn’t know how to talk with others. D．He doesn’t like his friends because they don’t understand him. 2．What can we learn from Luna’s experience? A．People will always laugh at you when you share your feelings. B．Opening up to others is always a bad idea. C．Most people don’t care about others’ feelings. D．Sometimes opening up to others is not as bad as we think. 3．What does Susan think of sharing feelings with others? A．It’s not necessary. B．It’s important. C．It’s difficult. D．It’s boring. Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends; “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friend is an acquaintance (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”. The second kind of friend could also be called “social partners”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (恐惧), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other’s houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will correct you when you’re wrong. They will always care about you, and never do anything on purpose (故意地) to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest and best friends. We should value (重视) all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By using pictures. 2．If Jeff is your acquaintance, what kind of friends are you? A．Pest friends. B．Guest friends. C．Best friends. D．True friends. 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．pest friends are more important than guest friends B．we always miss our best friends when we’re not with them C．a pest friend will never become your best friend D．a best friend never does anything bad to you 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②/③④⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ 5．The writer wrote the text mainly to ________. A．teach us how to find best friends B．warn us not to know more about pest friends C．tell us to value all friendships D．encourage us to make more friends I used to be a shy boy and I didn’t like to be noticed. I chose to sit quietly at the back of the classroom. I listened carefully but never answered teachers’ questions. After I joined the basketball club, everything changed. At first, I thought it was a crazy idea because I didn’t have the ability (能力) to keep up with the others in the club and they would laugh at me. But my teacher kept asking me to go for it. I agreed and decided to give a try. When I first started attending the practice courses, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. That made me feel really stupid. Luckily, I wasn’t the only “new” one at the game, so I decided to learn from my coach (教练), do my best at each practice course, and not to find any excuse for the things “I didn’t know”. After class, I practiced a lot. Soon I knew much about the game. Being part of a team was so exciting. Very soon I tried to take part in some games though I didn’t have much confidence. As time passed by, I learned how to play basketball well and how to work together. I changed a lot. In class, I often raise my hand to answer teachers’ questions. I got much praise (表扬) from my teachers and classmates. Now I have more confidence in myself! 1．Who kept asking the writer to practice playing basketball? A．His teacher. B．His coach. C．His friend. D．His classmate. 2．What did the writer do in order to know the game? a. Practice a lot. b. Learn from the coach. c. Find excuses for the things “I didn’t know”. d. Do his best at each practice course. A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd 3．Which of the following shows how the writer is now in class? A． B． C． D． 4．Which of the following can we know about the writer? A．He was the only new member at the game. B．He had classes carefully and actively in the past. C．He finally became the best player in the team. D．He changes much after he became a member of basketball club. 5．What can be the best title for the text? A．Be Kind to People B．Be Open to the World C．Be Brave to Make Changes D．Be Ready to Help Others Months ago, I could only run 5 kilometers. In fact, I didn’t like running, so often I would put on my old shoes, walk out of the house with heavy steps, and go less than a mile. Before last summer, I had never taken part in any kind of race at all. Everything changed when I tried a triathlon (铁人三项) after only two weeks of training. The running part was so difficult that I mostly walked! But then something surprising happened—the challenge actually appealed to me. I decided to take part in a Marathon (马拉松赛跑). Pushing through something difficult became exciting, like testing my limits (极限). When I received an invitation for the Berlin Marathon soon after, I knew it would be extremely hard. I might fail or even get hurt. Very often, a marathon training takes 20 weeks, but I was a complete beginner who didn’t even know how fast to run! During training, I often worried about my falling over in the middle of a Berlin street. But following my training plan encouraged me. I told myself that if I did my best, I wouldn’t feel sorry for the result. My hardest week included running 40 miles—something I never imagined! Now, as I prepare for the marathon, I’m not trying to win. I just want to discover how far I can push myself. From someone who hated running to a marathon runner—what an amazing journey of self-discovery! 1．How did the writer feel about running before last summer? A．He fell in love with it. B．He found it especially easy. C．He disliked it and often gave up quickly. D．He had run many marathons before. 2．The underlined part “appealed to” is closest in meaning to ________. A．scared B．interested C．surprised D．disappointed 3．The writer accepted the invitation to the Berlin Marathon ________. A．to win a prize B．to have fun C．to protect himself D．to challenge himself 4．Which of the following is the right order according to the text? ①I completed a triathlon. ②I received an invitation for Berlin Marathon. ③I could only run 5 kilometers at most. ④I ran 40 miles in hardest training week. A．①③④② B．③①②④ C．④③①② D．③④①② 5．According to the passage, we can know ________. A．running is part of triathlon B．the writer always loved running from childhood C．the writer succeeded in finishing the Berlin Marathon D．Marathon training usually takes less than 10 weeks 能力综合实践5篇 I have been a fan of Italian traveler Marco Polo since childhood. This hobby later led me to become a tour guide. About 20 years ago, my interest in China was started by a student from Beijing who stayed in my home. We became very good friends and she made me more curious (好奇的) about China. Following that, I found myself interested in The Travels of Marco Polo. So I read it over and over again to understand China. In 2018, suddenly I wanted to hike (徒步旅行) along the ancient Silk Road. The idea encouraged me to plan a journey from Venice to Beijing. This road passed through 15 countries in three to four years. At first, my children thought it was impossible. However, as they saw the details (细节) of my plan, they changed their ideas. My journey began on April 26, 2022. For more than two years, I experienced many obstacles: bad weather, tiredness and lonely moments. Along the way, I learned about the history, culture, and traditions of each country I visited. As I hiked along the ancient Silk Road, I was shocked by the changes that our world has experienced. Looking back on my journey, I want to tell friends of any age: No matter what happens, just keep going on with your dreams—nothing is impossible! 1．What first made the writer interested in China? A．Her Italian tour guide. B．Her Chinese friend. C．A video of a famous traveler. D．A book about the old Silk Road. 2．Why did the writer’s children finally agree with her travel plan? A．Because she had a very careful plan. B．Because she had rich hiking experience. C．Because the journey could make her healthy. D．Because they also liked Marco Polo’s book. 3．The underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．challenges B．help C．feelings D．changes 4．What does the writer want to share? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．Reading makes a full man. C．Never give up on your dreams. D．Understanding cultures builds bridges. Life has its ups and downs and people sometimes feel anxious (焦虑的). If the feelings of anxiety become too strong, they can make you unwell. Usually, we might see a doctor or take some medicine to feel better. But it would be helpful to have something to use at home that does not involve (涉及) medicine. So, we made a robotic cushion (抱枕) to help manage anxiety. Our team was made up of scientists from several fields. We built a few different robotic cushions, and each one offered a different calming experience, like the feeling of breathing, a heartbeat, and one of them even had colourful lights inside. We asked people to try them out and tell us which they liked the best. Most people liked the cushion that felt like it was breathing. So, we decided to work more on that one. For our final cushion, we made it bigger so it was easier to hug. We made a robotic part that could push air in and out of a balloon inside the cushion, to control the “breathing”. We did this because slow breathing helps people feel calmer. Now, we wanted to see if our cushion really could help with anxiety, so we did a test. The test had to do three things: make people feel anxious, check their anxiety levels, and compare the effect of the cushion to something else. We made people feel anxious by having them do some difficult math problems in front of others. Afterwards, we asked them to score their anxiety levels from one to ten. To see how well the cushion worked, we put people into three groups. Group A used the breathing cushion, Group B tried meditating (冥想), and Group C just sat quietly without anything to help with their anxiety. After 10 minutes, we asked them to score their anxiety levels again. We found that people who hugged the breathing cushion had much less anxiety than those who just sat quietly. And we saw that meditation also helped people reduce their anxiety. Meditation can be difficult because it needs attention and practice, but hugging a cushion is easy! And, you could hug the cushion while doing other things. By doing more research like this, we can find ways to help people who need different ways to feel better. What do you think? Would you like to have a breathing cushion to hug when you’re worried? 1．What is the final cushion like? A．It uses air to make the sound of a heartbeat. B．It has a robotic part to make it “breathe”. C．It comes in all shapes and sizes. D．It has colourful lights inside. 2．What do we know about the test from Paragraphs 5 and 6? A．People in different groups liked different kinds of cushions. B．The researchers had people use the cushion during a meditation. C．The result showed the cushion helped people solve math problems. D．The test compared the effects of hugging the cushion and sitting quietly. 3．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To show how to use a robotic cushion. B．To introduce a product that helps with anxiety. C．To warn people about the dangers of being worried. D．To compare ways of helping people feel less anxious. Water is important to all living things, but some areas in the world are short of water a lot. So we should try to protect and save water. A group of students from Zhejiang University have successfully developed an “air hand-washing machine”. The machine uses an infrared ray induction system (红外线感应系统), which can feel the presence of our hands. If it feels there are hands, the water with the air will come from the tap. And it has been proven that it is nearly as effective as traditional hand-washing. It uses only ten percent of the water that regular hand-washing does. The students have even set up a company to introduce the product to the public. Li Qizhang, a member of the team that developed the machine, told a reporter that a model of their machine had already been placed in a classroom building at the university and that it worked very well. In 2014, a student called Chen Puyang first thought of the idea while he was washing his hands. Washing one’s hands uses a lot of water, Chen thought. Would it be possible to replace the water with air? Others may not give the question a second thought. However, for Chen and Li, who were studying fluid mechanics (流体力学) at the time, this was considered to be an excellent idea. Soon, Chen, Li and several classmates started on the project. After a year of research, the team came up with a gravity-driven (重力驱动) hand-washing machine successfully. 1．The underlined word “presence” means “______” in Paragraph 2． A．形状 B．存在 C．距离 D．影响 2．The underlined sentence in the 4th paragraph means “______”. A．other people may spend a second thinking about the question again B．other people may think it is impossible to use air instead of water C．other people may not think or worry about the question at all D．other people may think there is no answer to the question 3．We can infer from the passage that ______ . A．the air hand-washing machine will be expensive B．we can wash our hands clean without any electricity C．we can buy the “air hand-washing machine” in the shop now D．the students developed the machine by the knowledge of fluid mechanics 4．Which of the following is TRUE about the “air hand-washing machine”? A．A company was set up to produce the machine. B．It doesn’t need any water when you wash your hands. C．It was invented by two students from Zhejiang University. D．The idea of the machine came to Chen’s mind in a sudden. Do you want to make your life more interesting? Do you want anyone to encourage you to go through the hard time? Do you want anyone to share happiness with you? Do you want anyone to give you advice when you don’t know what to do? If your answers are “Yes”, then make friends. Here is some advice for you. Let others know you. It takes time to make friends. No one can know you well when you meet for the first time. Give you and the new friend enough time to learn about each other well. Differences are important. Some people may think it’s necessary for friends to be the same. However, it’s not always true. Having similarities is nice, but having differences may bring you a lot of surprises. Friends’ friends can be your friends. This is one of the best ways to make new friends. You don’t have to think of ways to know new people. Have a party and ask your friends to bring their friends. Then you may make some new friends. If they’re important, let them know. People want to feel they are important. Show your friends that they are important to you and they will do the same. When they know you need them, they will feel happier and be friendlier to you. Good friends make a difference to you, so try to make more good friends in your life. Remember, it’s never too late to make new friends or contact (联系) your old friends. 1．Why does the writer ask questions at the beginning of the passage? A．To show his or her curiosity (好奇心). B．To know the answers from the readers. C．To bring up the topic (主题). D．To learn about the readers’ advice. 2．What does the underlined word “similarities” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Some things people are happy about. B．Some things that are quite different. C．Some things that are similar in some ways. D．Nothing in common with somebody. 3．Which of the following may the writer agree with (同意)? A．Others can know you well when they meet you for the first time. B．Making friends with your friends’ friends is a good way. C．You should see your friends as the most important people. D．It’s best to make new friends when you are young. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①②③④⑤/⑥ B．①②/③④/⑤⑥ C．①/②③④⑤/⑥ D．①②/③/④⑤/⑥ 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to be a nice person B．How to make friends in life C．Why friends are important D．Where to make good friends Free time is a great chance for teenagers to have fun. But what about free time when parents are around? Some teenagers want to play freely without parents watching over them, while parents and experts might think differently. Lin Tao, a middle school student, believes teenagers should be able to play freely. “Last time I played with my parents nearby, I had a knot in my stomach and was unable to have a really good time,” Lin says. “My friend Chen Xiaoxin has the same kind of experiences. Once, he went out to play with his classmates, and everyone felt uncomfortable because his mother was watching.” Wang Min, Lin Tao’s mother, thinks playtime needs parents’ supervision (监督). She says, “People often say I like to restrain my child, but that’s not true. I’m just worried he might get into trouble. Some kids might have a bad effect on him, and some games like LARP (剧本杀) might lead him the wrong way. He could even lose himself into the stories and have a hard time getting back to real life.” Mr. Ma, a social studies doctor, says it’s easy to understand that teenagers want freedom. Playing freely helps them learn to be independent (独立的). Parents can give them more space. They don’t have to watch them all the time. But teenagers should know all the details (细节) about the activities before they go to play. Then they can talk with their parents and decide together if they can go out to play by themselves. In my view, both teenagers’ freedom and parents’ supervision are important. They need free time, and they also need parents’ proper (恰当的) supervision. 1．Lin Tao supports his own idea by ________. A．giving examples B．raising questions C．comparing facts D．listing numbers 2．What does the underlined word “restrain” probably mean? A．Hurt. B．Control. C．Protect. D．Encourage. 3．According to the text, which of the following may Mr. Ma support? A．He Kai’s parents are around every time he plays with his friends. B．Feng Zhongfan’s parents never ask him about whom he plays with. C．Liu Xiang will join in the activities without knowing anything about them. D．Xie Hao told his parents where to go and whom to play with before playtime. 4．What’s the main idea of the text? A．Teenagers need free time to be independent. B．Parents should keep an eye on their children all the time. C．Teenagers can’t play LARP without parents’ supervision. D．Teenagers need both freedom and parents’ proper supervision. 10 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 15 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $