考前押题08 阅读回答问题进阶练（期中专项训练）七年级英语上学期新教材沪教版五四学制

考前押题08 阅读回答问题进阶练 （Units1-3，期中专项训练） 一、人与自我 1 二、人与社会 15 一、人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25七上·上海外国语大学附属外国语学校·期中) When I was 14, I left school. I was on the way to California to follow my dream. When I reached downtown EI Paso, I met a bum (流浪汉) on the street corner. He stopped me and asked me if 1 was running away from home. I told him, “Not exactly, Sir, because my father had given me a ride to the train station and said, It is important to follow your dream, Son.” After talking for a few minutes, the friendly bum told me to follow him. He took me to a public library. The bum first took me to a table and asked me to sit down and wait for a moment. A few moments later, he returned with some old books and sat beside me. Then he said, “There are two things that I want to teach you, young man, and they are these: Number one is never to judge a book by its cover, for a cover can fool you.” He continued, “You think I’m a bum, don’t you, young man” I said, “Well, uh yes, Sir.” “Well, young man, I’ve got a little surprise for you. I am one of the richest men in the world. But I realized there were certain things I had not yet experienced in life. So for the past year, I have been going from city to city living as a bum. So, you see. Don’t ever judge a book by its cover.” “Number two is to learn how to read, my boy. There is only one thing that people can’t take away from you, and that is your wisdom.” At that moment, he showed me the old books. The bum then took me back to the street where we first met. He asked me never to forget what he taught me when we left each other. Answer the questions in COMPLETE sentences: 1．he writer didn’t leave for California to study abroad, did he? 2．How did the writer arrive at the train station? 3．he bum set himself as an example. What did he want to tell the writer? 4．Where did they leave each other at last? 5．What do you think the boy will probably do after meeting the bum? 【答案】1．Yes, he did. 2．His father gave him a ride to the train station. 3．It was to never judge a book by its cover. 4．The street where we first met. 5．He will study hard and increase his wisdom. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者和“流浪汉”相遇的经历，以及“流浪汉”教给作者的两条人生哲理：不要以貌取人，以及智慧的重要性。 1．根据“When I was 14, I left school. I was on the way to California to follow my dream.”可知作者离开加利福尼亚是为了追逐梦想，而不是留学。故填Yes, he did. 2．根据“Not exactly, Sir, because my father had given me a ride to the train station”可知是父亲开车送作者去的火车站。故填His father gave him a ride to the train station. 3．根据“I am one of the richest men in the world…Don’t ever judge a book by its cover.”可知流浪汉以自己为例子，告诉作者永远不要以封面来判断一本书。故填It was to never judge a book by its cover. 4．根据“The bum then took me back to the street where we first met. He asked me never to forget what he taught me when we left each other.”可知作者和流浪汉是在第一次相遇的街道分开的。故填The street where we first met. 5．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为He will study hard and increase his wisdom. Passage 2 (24-25七上·上海普陀区·期中)Answer the questions（根据以下内容回答问题） Chris Clarke is a runner from the U.K. He wanted to join his country’s team for the 2016 Olympics, but he didn’t make it. However, his Olympic dreams were far from over. He became the guide runner for Libby Clegg, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner. Libby had already won two silver medals at the Paralympics (残奥会) in the 100-meter T12 class. Visually impaired runners race with a guide. The guide helps them find the way by using a rope at the wrist (手腕) or hand. The role of the guide is very important. During the race, the guide tells the runner many things, such as how far along they are on the track. To be a good guide, Chris had to learn to run like Libby. For example, he needed to change his way and speed of running. After two months of training, they started to work well together. Soon after, however, Libby’s eyes got worse. So she had to wear an eye mask during races. To get used to this, the two trained even harder. Finally, the Paralympic Games came. Libby and Chris won gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters! Chris said being a guide for Libby was the “coolest thing” he had ever done. “It felt so good to help Libby make her dreams come true!” he said. 1．Chris’s Olympic dreams were over, weren’t they? . 2．Whose guide runner is Chris? . 3．How does Chris be a good guide runner? . 4．Why was it cool for Chris to be a guide runner? . 5．What is the best title for the passage? . 【答案】1．No, they weren’t. 2．Libby Clegg’s. 3．Chris had to learn to run like Libby, changing his way and speed of running. 4．Because he helped Libby make her dreams come true. 5．A cool guide runner. 【导语】本文介绍了Chris通过当Libby的赛跑向导，实现了参加奥运会的梦想。 1．根据“However, his Olympic dreams were far from over.”可知， Chris的奥运梦没有结束，故填No, they weren’t. 2．根据“He became the guide runner for Libby Clegg, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner.”可知，Chris成为Libby的赛跑向导，故填Libby Clegg’s. 3．根据“To be a good guide, Chris had to learn to run like Libby. For example, he needed to change his way and speed of running.”可知，为了成为一名好向导，Chris必须学会像Libby一样跑步，改变自己的跑步方式和速度，故填Chris had to learn to run like Libby, changing his way and speed of running. 4．根据“Chris said being a guide for Libby was the ‘coolest thing’ he had ever done. ‘It felt so good to help Libby make her dreams come true!’ he said.”可知，Chris认为给Libby当向导是非常酷的，因为他帮助Libby实现了她的梦想，故填Because he helped Libby make her dreams come true. 5．根据“He became the guide runner for Libby Clegg, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner.”和“Chris said being a guide for Libby was the ‘coolest thing’ he had ever done.”可知，本文介绍了Chris给视障运动员当向导，因此可以用“一个很酷的赛跑向导”作为标题，故填A cool guide runner. Passage 3 (24-25七上·上海闵行区·期中)Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Besides studying and tests, students need to learn some life skills for the future. These skills can help them live by themselves. The following are some important skills. Managing money You often get a little money from your parents, and you may always spend it as you like. You can make a list of the things you want to buy before going shopping, and plan how to spend the money. Don’t waste. Washing and cleaning Doing some washing correctly is important. You should first read the instructions (说明) on clothing and check the pockets of the clothes. Pay more attention to classifying (分类) clothes of different colors. As for cleaning, you should learn how to use brooms, mops and so on. If you often do some cleaning, the people who live with you will thank you for your work. Cooking your favorite meals You should learn how to cook a few of your favorite meals. First ask your parents for help to decide on the menu and ingredients, and then you can go shopping, cook the meals and clean up the kitchen together. 1．How many life skills can we learn from the passage? 2．What can you do before going shopping? 3．How can you do some washing correctly? Just give one method (方法). 4．Who can help you to decide on the menu and ingredients? 5．What do you think of the life skills? Why? 【答案】1．3/Three. 2．I/We can make a list of the things I/we want to buy. 3．By reading the instructions on clothing first./By checking the pockets of the clothes./By paying attention to classifying clothes of different colors. 4．My/Our parents. 5．They are useful because they help me become a better person. 【导语】本文介绍了对学生来说重要的三项技能：管理钱、洗衣服以及做饭。 1．根据“Managing money”、“Washing and cleaning”以及“Cooking your favorite meals”可知，文章介绍了三项技能。故填3/Three. 2．根据“You can make a list of the things you want to buy before going shopping, and plan how to spend the money.”可知，购物前可以列一张清单。故填I/We can make a list of the things I/we want to buy. 3．根据“You should first read the instructions (说明) on clothing and check the pockets of the clothes. Pay more attention to classifying (分类) clothes of different colors.”可知，正确地洗衣服需要先阅读衣服上的说明，检查衣服的口袋，注意把不同颜色的衣服分类。故填By reading the instructions on clothing first./By checking the pockets of the clothes./By paying attention to classifying clothes of different colors. 4．根据“First ask your parents for help to decide on the menu and ingredients,”可知，父母可以帮我们决定菜单和配料。故填My/Our parents. 5．开放性试题，答案合理即可。参考答案为They are useful because they help me become a better person. Passage 4 (24-25七上·上海青浦区·期中) In 1989, a huge earthquake hit a small town suddenly. After it happened, a father rushed to his son’s school, but only to discover that all the buildings fell down. The father remembered his promise to his son: “No matter what happened, I’ll always be there for you!” With tears in his eyes, he started to dig (挖) through the ruins (废墟). As he was digging, other parents tried to stop him, saying, “It’s too late. They’re all gone.” The father asked, “Will you help me now?” But no one answered, so he kept digging alone. Firefighters and police came, telling him it was dangerous, but he asked, “Will you help me now?” No one helped, so he dug alone. He dug for 8 hours…12 hours…24 hours…36 hours…then, after 38 hours’ digging, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s voice. He screamed his son’s name, “TOM!” He heard back, “Dad!?! It’s me, Dad! And other 14 kids here. I told them not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you’d save me. And when you saved me, they’d be saved.” “Come out, my boy!” “No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, because I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!” 1．Where did the father go at once after the earthquake? 2．Who helped the father dig through the ruins? 3．When did the father hear his son’s voice? 4．What can you learn from the father and the son? 【答案】1．He went to his son’s school. 2．No one helped the father. 3．After 38 hours of digging. 4．The father and the son had a strong bond and trust in each other. 【导语】本文讲述了在一次地震中一位伟大的父亲凭借坚定的信念和勇气救出了自己的儿子和其他14个孩子的故事，展示了父爱的伟大。 1．根据“After it happened, a father rushed to his son’s school”可知，地震后父亲立刻去了儿子的学校。故填He went to his son’s school. 2．根据“But no one answered, so he kept digging alone.”可知，没有人帮助父亲。故填No one helped the father. 3．根据“then, after 38 hours’ digging, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s voice”可知，父亲在挖掘38小时后听到了儿子的声音。故填After 38 hours of digging. 4．根据文章内容可知，父亲坚持不懈地挖掘和儿子对父亲的信任可知，父子之间有着强烈的纽带和信任。故填The father and the son had a strong bond and trust in each other. Passage 5 (24-25七上·上海华育中学·期中)Answer the questions(根据短文内容回答下列问题). As a tour guide in New York City, Jessica Higgins gets to share her love of the “Big Apple” with tourists from all over the world. She does it all from the top of a big red double-decker bus! When weather allows, most visitors choose to sit on the upper level so that they can enjoy the sunshine as they learn about the city. Jessica has a microphone so everyone can hear her speak, and she keeps a water bottle nearby because she’ll need it after hours and hours of talking. She must stay enthusiastic (热情的) throughout the tour to help everyone on the bus enjoy their trip! The tour goes all around New York City, so Jessica has plenty of landmarks to talk about. She spends a few minutes telling everyone about the history of the Empire State Building before she points out where the famous “victory kiss” took place in Times Square after World War Ⅱ. She answers any questions visitors have as well. Jessica is responsible for the safety of her visitors as they enter and exit the bus. Tourists have the choice of joining or leaving the group at several locations. At each of these stops, Jessica says goodbye to people ready to shop, eat or explore on their own. She also helps the next wave of people settle in for the tour. As she does, she keeps a watchful eye out for any elderly or disabled tourists who might need a bit of extra help getting to their seat. Jessica loves New York City and she considers it an honor to be able to introduce the “Big Apple” with visitors from all over the world. __________, __________ and __________ enable her to treat visitors with a truly attractive and informative tour. 1．Jessica works as a tour guide on a big red single-decker bus, doesn’t she? 2．Why must Jessica stay enthusiastic throughout the tour? 3．What is Jessica’s main job when the tour goes around the city? 4．When is Jessica responsible for the safety of her visitors? 5．Who does Jessica need to pay more attention to? 6．What can be filled in the blanks? 【答案】1．No, she doesn’t. 2．In order to help everyone on the bus enjoy their trip. 3．To talk about landmarks and answers any questions visitors have. 4．As visitors enter and exit the bus. 5．Any elderly or disabled tourists who might need a bit of extra help getting to their seat. 6．Love, enthusiam, responsibility. 【导语】本文主要介绍了在纽约工作的导游Jessica Higgins热爱工作的故事。 1．根据“She does it all from the top of a big red double-decker bus”可知她在一辆红色双层大巴士上做导游，故此处作否定回答。故填No, she doesn’t. 2．根据“She must stay enthusiastic (热情的) throughout the tour to help everyone on the bus enjoy their trip!”可知她必须在整个旅程中保持热情，帮助车上的每个人享受他们的旅程。故填In order to help everyone on the bus enjoy their trip. 3．根据“The tour goes all around New York City, so Jessica has plenty of landmarks to talk about...She answers any questions visitors have as well.”可知她谈论地标并回答游客的任何问题。故填To talk about landmarks and answers any questions visitors have. 4．根据“Jessica is responsible for the safety of her visitors as they enter and exit the bus”可知Jessica负责游客进出巴士时的安全。故填As visitors enter and exit the bus. 5．根据“As she does, she keeps a watchful eye out for any elderly or disabled tourists who might need a bit of extra help getting to their seat.”可知她会密切关注任何可能需要额外帮助才能到达座位的老年游客或残疾游客。故填Any elderly or disabled tourists who might need a bit of extra help getting to their seat. 6．根据“Jessica Higgins gets to share her love of the ‘Big Apple’ with tourists from all over the world”可知她对工作很热爱；根据“She must stay enthusiastic”可知她很热情；根据“Jessica is responsible for the safety of her visitors as they enter and exit the bus”可知她有责任感。此处作主语用名词。故填Love, enthusiam, responsibility. Passage 6 (24-25七上·上海市西初级中学·期中)阅读短文填空。 For many kids, summer is all about getting out and having fun in the sun. But this summer they had another choice—reading books! Summer reading challenge 2023 began in England and Wales on July 8 and ended on September 3. The theme (主题) was “Ready, Set, Read”. It was the UK’s biggest reading challenge for kids aged 4 to 11. More than 700,000 kids joined in it and read for fun. This year, kids could join in the summer reading challenge online or by visiting libraries. They didn’t need to pay. What’s more, kids in the challenge could get a special book as a gift, the name of the book is Rebel Girls Kick It: World Champions Take the Pitch. It’s about stories and other interesting things. This gift attracted more kids to the summer reading challenge and helped them find interest in reading books. Summer Reading Challenge 2023 Theme Ready, Set, Read! When July 8—September 3 Where 1 and Wales Who Kids aged 4—11 How much 2      How to join ★Online ★Go to the 3 The special 4 ★It is a book named Rebel Girls Kick It: World Champions Take the Pitch. ★It attracted more kids to the challenge and helped them become 5 in reading. 【答案】1．England 2．For free 3．libraries 4．gift 5．interested 【导语】本文主要介绍了2023年在英格兰和威尔士举办的夏季读书挑战活动。这项活动持续了两个月左右，有超过70万名儿童参与了本次活动。 1．根据“Summer reading challenge 2023 began in England and Wales on July 8 and ended on September 3.”可知，夏季阅读挑战2023在英格兰和威尔士举行。故填England。 2．根据“They didn’t need to pay”可知，这个活动是免费的。故填For free。 3．根据“This year, kids could join in the summer reading challenge online or by visiting libraries”可知，今年，孩子们可以在网上或去图书馆参加暑期阅读挑战。故填libraries。 4．根据“What’s more, kids in the challenge could get a special book as a gift”可知，参加挑战的孩子们可以得到一本特别的书作为礼物。故填gift。 5．根据“This gift attracted more kids to the summer reading challenge and helped them find interest in reading books.”可知，这个礼物吸引了更多的孩子参加暑期阅读挑战，帮助他们找到了读书的兴趣。故填interested。 Passage 7 (24-25七上·上海浦东新区建平南汇实验教育集团（五四制）·期中)根据以下内容回答问题。 The “city walk” is becoming a fun thing to do in China! In China, a popular mobile app called Xiaohongshu now has many more posts (帖子) about city walks. In fact, there are now seven times more posts about it than there were before! The “city walk” came from the UK and it’s quite different from a traditional trip. When you go on a city walk, you are not dashing to see famous places like the Great Wall or the Forbidden City. Instead, you can take your time to go around the city slowly on foot, enjoy the local ways and traditions, and find cool things you might not notice in the past. A city walk takes you away from the busy tourist places and shopping centres. You can walk into a local street, meet the people of the city and see how they live there. For example, you can see an elderly man playing chess in the park or a group of children playing football on a street corner. What’s more, you can try food at small but real restaurants, and learn more about the city’s history. People who enjoy city walks are curious and love to explore (探索) a city by walking. In this way, they can really feel and understand the city better. For example, if you take a walk in Chongqing, you can enjoy the beautiful hills that the city is famous for. In Beijing, you can walk through the historic hutongs. You can see the everyday life of the locals and enjoy the buildings. Young people like the “city walk” better. They want to enjoy their free time and learn new things, even if they’re busy. Walking is a fun way to be alone with your thoughts and it’s good for your health. Like someone famous once said, “Loving yourself is the start of a happy life.” The “city walk” is a good way to start the trip by finding fun in exploring. 1．The “City Walk” is not the same as a traditional trip, is it?. 2．What can people do when they go on a city walk? 3．What do you think of city walkers? 4．Why do young people like the “City Walk” better? 5．Do you like the “City Walk”? Why? 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．People can take their time to go around the city slowly on foot, enjoy the local ways and traditions, find cool things, meet local people, see how they live, try food at small restaurants, and learn about the city’s history. 3．City walkers are curious and love to explore a city by walking, which helps them feel and understand the city better. 4．Young people like the “City Walk” better because they want to enjoy their free time, learn new things, and walking is a fun way to be alone with their thoughts and is good for their health. 5．Yes, I like the “City Walk” because it allows me to explore new places at my own pace and understand the local culture better.(答案合理即可) 【导语】本文介绍了中国的“城市漫步”及其优点。 1．根据“The ‘city walk’ came from the UK and it’s quite different from a traditional trip.”可知城市漫步与传统旅行不同，用否定回答。故填No, it isn’t. 2．第二段中介绍了人们在城市散步时可以做的事情，要进行概括。故填People can take their time to go around the city slowly on foot, enjoy the local ways and traditions, find cool things, meet local people, see how they live, try food at small restaurants, and learn about the city’s history. 3．根据“People who enjoy city walks are curious and love to explore (探索) a city by walking. In this way, they can really feel and understand the city better.”可知城市步行者充满好奇心，喜欢通过步行探索一座城市，这有助于他们更好地感受和了解这座城市。故填City walkers are curious and love to explore a city by walking, which helps them feel and understand the city better. 4．根据“Young people like the ‘city walk’ better. They want to enjoy their free time and learn new things, even if they’re busy. Walking is a fun way to be alone with your thoughts and it’s good for your health.”可知年轻人喜欢“城市漫步”是因为他们想要享受他们的空闲时间，学习新事物，散步是一种有趣的方式，可以独自思考，对他们的健康有好处。故填Young people like the “City Walk” better because they want to enjoy their free time, learn new things, and walking is a fun way to be alone with their thoughts and is good for their health. 5．主观发挥题，答案合理即可。故填Yes, I like the “City Walk” because it allows me to explore new places at my own pace and understand the local culture better. Passage 8 (24-25七上·上海建平实验中学·期中) As a child, Alain Robert was afraid of heights. One day, when he was 12, he returned home from school. At the front door of his building, he looked for his keys. He didn’t have them. It was 3:30, and his parents worked until 6:00 p.m. Robert looked at his apartment on the eighth floor. He saw an open window. He closed his eyes and pictured himself climbing the building. When he opened his eyes, he told himself, “I can do it.” A quarter of an hour later, he was in his house, and his fear of heights was gone. Today, Robert (known as the French Spiderman) still climbs buildings. In 2004, he climbed Taipei 101(the tallest building in the world at the time), and in 2011 he climbed the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai. To reach the top of a building, Robert usually uses only his hands and special shoes. To climb the Burj Khalifa Tower, though, he was made to wear safety ropes. Robert climbs as a hobby. He also does it to make money for charity (for children and the homeless). Climbing is his passion. Although many climbing accidents have left him seriously disabled, he has become one of the best solo climbers in the world. Alain says in an interview, “We set ourselves limits, but we are all strong enough to aim higher, to achieve our goals. All we have to do is find such strength within ourselves.” When Robert climbs, he wants to send a message to people. If you have a dream—something you really want to do—it can become real. But you must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. Close your eyes and tell yourself, “I can do it.” 1．Alain Robert is afraid of heights, isn’t he? 2．How did Robert enter his apartment on the eighth floor one day? 3．What did Robert use when he climbed the Burj Khalifa Tower? 4．Why does Alain Robert climb? 5．If something bad happens, what is Robert’s advice? 6．What makes Alain Robert one of the best solo climbers in the world? (Give at least 2 aspects) 【答案】1．No, he isn’t. 2．He climbed the building and entered his apartment through an open window. 3．He used only his hands, special shoes and wore safety ropes. 4．A hobby and a way to make money for charity. 5．You must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. 6．His bravery and his passion for climbing. 【导语】本文介绍了阿兰·罗伯特从恐高到成为著名攀爬者的经历。文章通过描述他的成就和信念，展示了他如何克服个人极限并激励他人追求梦想的故事。 1．根据第一段中“A quarter of an hour later, he was in his house, and his fear of heights was gone.”可知，当他爬回到家里以后，他的恐高症就消失了，所以他现在没有恐高症。故填No, he isn’t. 2．根据第一段中“He saw an open window. He closed his eyes and pictured himself climbing the building. A quarter of an hour later, he was in his house, and his fear of heights was gone.”可知，他看到了看着的窗户，脑子里浮现出他攀爬的画面，最后他按照自己的想法攀爬上了这栋楼，通过一扇开着的窗户进入到了公寓。故填 He climbed the building and entered his apartment through an open window. 3．根据第二段中“Robert usually uses only his hands and special shoes. To climb the Burj Khalifa Tower, though, he was made to wear safety ropes.”可知，罗伯特攀登迪拜哈利法塔时，只能使用他的手和特殊的鞋子，并且要系上安全绳。故填He used only his hands, special shoes and wore safety ropes. 4．根据第三段中“Robert climbs as a hobby. He also does it to make money for charity( for children and the homeless).”可知，罗伯特攀登是为了爱好和慈善事业。故填A hobby and a way to make money for charity. 5．根据最后一段中“But you must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up.”可知，罗伯特建议你必须勇敢，继续尝试，如果有坏事发生，不要放弃。故填 You must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. 6．根据第三段中“Climbing is his passion. Although many climbing accidents have left him seriously disabled, he has become one of the best solo climbers in the world.”可知，虽然多次攀登事故使他严重残疾，但是他很勇敢，他对攀登的热情和勇敢使得他成为世界上最优秀的单人攀岩者之一。故填His bravery and his passion for climbing. 二、人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25七上·上海浦东新区·期中)Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题) The cowboy is the hero of many movies. He is, even today, a symbol (标志) of courage and adventure. But what was the life of the cowboy really like? The cowboy’s job is clear from the word cowboy. Cowboys were men who took care of cows and other cattle (牛). The cattle were in the West and in Texas. People in the cities of the East wanted beef from these cattle. Trains could take the cattle east. But first the cattle had to get to the train. Part of the cowboy’s job was to take the cattle hundreds of miles to the railroad towns in the West. The trips were called “cattle drives”. A cattle drive usually took several months. Cowboys rode for sixteen hours a day. Because they rode so much, each cowboy brought along about eight horses in a cattle drive. A cowboy changed horses several times each day. Cowboys had to make sure that the cattle arrived safely. Before starting on a drive, they burned a mark (记号) on the cattle to show who they belonged to (属于). But these marks didn’t stop thieves and robbers. Cowboys had to protect the cattle from them. Thieves made the dangerous trip even more dangerous. Although their work was difficult and dangerous, cowboys did not earn much money. They were paid badly. Yet cowboys liked their ways of life. They lived in the wild and open country. They lived a life of adventure and freedom. 1．Did cowboys take care of cows and other cattle? 2．How long did a cattle drive usually take? 3．How many horses did each cowboy bring along in a cattle drive? 4．Why did cowboys burn a mark on the cattle? 5．Do you want to be a cowboy? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Yes, they did. 2．A cattle drive usually took several months. 3．About eight horses. 4．To show who they belonged to. 5．Yes. Because I like to live a life of adventure and freedom. 【导语】本文主要介绍了什么是牛仔，他们通常做些什么以及他们的生活。 1．根据第二段中的“Cowboys were men who took care of cows and other cattle (牛).”可知，牛仔是指照顾奶牛和其他牛的人。故填Yes, they did. 2．根据第二段中的“A cattle drive usually took several months.”可知，赶牛通常需要几个月的时间。故填A cattle drive usually took several months. 3．根据第三段中的“each cowboy brought along about eight horses in a cattle drive”可知，每个牛仔赶牛时大约带着八匹马。故填About eight horses. 4．根据第三段中的“Before starting on a drive, they burned a mark (记号) on the cattle to show who they belonged to (属于).”可知，他们在牛身上烧了一个记号来表明它们属于谁的。故填To show who they belonged to. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案为Yes. Because I like to live a life of adventure and freedom. Passage 2 (24-25七上·上海上宝中学·期中) WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY (国际盲人节) falls on October 15 every year. The festival was set up for visually impaired (视力受损的) people. Besides canes (手杖), guide dogs also help the visually impaired. In China, there are more than 17 million visually impaired people, but only about 400 guide dogs. Luckily, help will come soon from a robot guide dog. The robot is named Xiaojiao. It was developed by a team of scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The robot is about the size of an English bulldog, but a little wider. It has six legs and walks very stably. Xiaojiao uses AI to plan routes and recognize traffic lights. It can remember routes once it learns them. The robot can walk up to three meters per second. A cane is connected to its body. Its owner can push the cane forward to make the robot go faster. When the owner pulls the cane back, the robot slows down. Xiaojiao can recognize words, so it can listen and talk to its owner. It can respond to the person in less than one second, and it gets the words right 90 percent of the time. Since Xiaojiao is a robot dog, it may be allowed into more places than real dogs. And unlike real dogs. Xiaojiao doesn’t need to be raised or trained. This saves users’ time and money. What’s more, the scientists will produce this robot in large numbers, so the price will be lower, said Gao Feng. He is the head of the team. They will produce a number of trial robot dogs by the end of this years. 1．How many visually impaired people are there in China? 2．IsXiaojiao a little wider or a little taller than an English bulldog? 3．Who helpsXiaojiao plan routes and recognize traffic lights? 4．How willXiaojiao go faster? 5．How fast canXiaojiao respond to the person? 6．Xiaojiao doesn’t need to be raised or trained, does it? 7．IsXiaojiao better than a real guide dog? Why? 【答案】1．More than 17 million. 2．It is a little wider. 3．Xiaojiao uses AI./AI. 4．Its owner can push the cane forward. 5．In less than one second. 6．Yes, it does./Yes. 7．Yes, it is. Because it may be allowed into more places than real dogs and doesn’t need to be raised or trained, which saves users’ time and money. 【导语】本文主要介绍了国际盲人节的相关信息以及一款名为小娇的机器人导盲犬的开发和应用情况。 1．根据第一段“In China, there are more than 17 million visually impaired people”可知，中国有超过1700万视力受损的人。故填More than 17 million. 2．根据第二段“The robot is about the size of an English bulldog, but a little wider”可知，这个机器人和英国斗牛犬差不多大，但稍微宽一些。故填It is a little wider. 3．根据第三段“Xiaojiao uses AI to plan routes and recognize traffic lights”可知，小娇使用人工智能来规划路线和识别红绿灯。故填Xiaojiao uses AI./AI. 4．根据第三段“Its owner can push the cane forward to make the robot go faster”可知，它的主人可以把拐杖往前推，让机器人走得更快。故填Its owner can push the cane forward. 5．根据第四段“It can respond to the person in less than one second”可知，它可以在不到一秒的时间内对人做出反应。故填In less than one second. 6．根据第五段“And unlike real dogs, Xiaojiao doesn’t need to be raised or trained”可知，小娇不需要被饲养或训练。这是一个否定疑问句，回答时要用Yes或No，且要根据事实回答，这里要用Yes，表示“是的，小娇不需要被饲养或训练”。故填Yes, it does./Yes. 7．根据第五段“Since Xiaojiao is a robot dog, it may be allowed into more places than real dogs. And unlike real dogs, Xiaojiao doesn’t need to be raised or trained. This saves users’ time and money”可知，小娇作为一只机器狗，可能比真狗被允许进入更多的地方。而且不像真狗，小娇不需要被饲养或训练。这为用户节省了时间和金钱。所以小娇比真狗更好。故填Yes, it is. Because it may be allowed into more places than real dogs and doesn’t need to be raised or trained, which saves users’ time and money. Passage 3 (24-25七上·上海黄浦区·期中) Once upon a time in a peaceful village, there was a young girl named Hua Mulan. Every day, she helped her parents and played with her little brother. One day, a messenger arrived with an order from the emperor. Every family must send one man to join the army and fight in a big war far away. Mulan’s father was old and sick, and her brother was just a child. Mulan didn’t want her father to go to war because it was very dangerous. So, Mulan came up with a brave idea. She decided to dress like a man and joined the army in her father’s place. She said goodbye to her family and left the village with a heavy heart. In the army, Mulan had to keep her true identity (身份) a secret. In the past, women are not allowed in the campsite. She also had to train very hard to keep up with the men. They might naturally be stronger or more experienced. Every day was tough, but she never complained. During a big battle, Mulan thought of a clever plan. She told the other soldiers to lead the enemy to a narrow valley. Then, when the enemy was trapped, Mulan and her friends attacked and won the battle. The war finally ended, and Mulan was a hero. The emperor wanted to give her a lot of money and a high position in the army, but Mulan just wanted to go home. When she returned to her village, her family was waiting for her with a big smile. They were so proud of her. Mulan changed back into her girl’s clothes and was happy to be home. From that day on, Mulan’s story spread far and wide. She showed everyone that courage and love for family can make anyone a hero. 1．Who gave the order that every family must send one man to the war, the messenger or the emperor? 2．How did Mulan join the army? 3．Why was it tough for Mulan to be in the army? 4．Mulan didn’t accept the emperor’s offer after winning the battle, did she? 5．How did Mulan’s family feel when she came back home? 6．What do you think of Hua Mulan? Why? 【答案】1．The emperor. 2．Mulan joined the army by dressing like a man and taking her father’s place. 3．Because Mulan had to keep her true identity a secret and train very hard to keep up with the men in the army. 4．No, she didn’t. 5．Mulan’s family felt very proud of her when she came back home. 6．I think Mulan is great because she is brave and loves her family a lot.  (开放性问题，言之有理即可) 【导语】本文讲述了女孩花木兰替年迈的父亲从军的故事。她女扮男装，秘密地在军中服役，经历了艰苦训练并智取敌人赢得战争。战后，她拒绝了皇帝的奖赏，选择回家，家人为她感到骄傲。花木兰的故事广为流传，展现了勇气和对家庭的爱能使任何人成为英雄。 1．根据“One day, a messenger arrived with an order from the emperor. Every family must send one man to join the army and fight in a big war far away.”可知，是皇帝下达的命令。故填The emperor. 2．根据“She decided to dress like a man and joined the army in her father’s place.”可知，木兰穿上男装，代替她的父亲加入了军队。故填Mulan joined the army by dressing like a man and taking her father’s place. 3．根据“In the army, Mulan had to keep her true identity (身份) a secret. In the past, women are not allowed in the campsite. She also had to train very hard to keep up with the men. They might naturally be stronger or more experienced.”可知，木兰在军队不仅要保守她的真实身份，而且还得进行艰苦的训练。故填Because Mulan had to keep her true identity a secret and train very hard to keep up with the men in the army. 4．根据“The emperor wanted to give her a lot of money and a high position in the army, but Mulan just wanted to go home.”可知，木兰在战争结束后没有接受皇帝的封赏，而是选择回家。故填No, she didn’t. 5．根据“When she returned to her village, her family was waiting for her with a big smile. They were so proud of her.”可知，他们为她感到非常骄傲。故填Mulan’s family felt very proud of her when she came back home. 6．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案：I think Mulan is great because she is brave and loves her family a lot. Passage 4 (24-25七上·上海西延安中学·期中)Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题） “Eighteenth,” I said. I’ve forgotten the question Mrs. Cooper asked that day, but I will never forget my answer. As soon as the number left my mouth, the whole class started laughing. I felt I was the silliest person in the world. But Mrs. Cooper looked at the whole class seriously and said, “We’re all here to learn.” One day, Mrs. Cooper asked us to write a report about what we hoped to be in the future. I wrote, “I want to be a teacher like Mrs. Cooper.” She wrote on my report, “You have a strong mind and you try hard. You’ll be a great teacher.” After I got married, I began to work as a cleaner. I cleaned seventeen classrooms each day, including Mrs. Cooper’s. I would tell Mrs. Cooper that I wanted to teach, and I would repeat the words she had written on my report earlier. I started to attend college classes in the morning before work. After seven years of my hard work, my dream finally came true. One day, I wrote a sentence with a mistake on the blackboard and asked a boy to correct it. He didn’t know the answer. As the other children laughed, tears (眼泪) rolled down his face. I gave him a hug (拥抱) and said to the whole class, “We’re all here to learn.” 1．Why did the whole class start laughing after the writer answered “Eighteenth”? 2．What did the writer want to be when she grew up? 3．How did the boy feel when the other children laughed? 4．How did the writer achieve her dream? 5．What do you think of Mrs. Cooper? Why? 【答案】1．Because the writer’s answer was wrong./Because the writer didn’t know the answer. 2．She wanted to be a teacher./A teacher. 3．He felt sad/unhappy. 4．By working/studying hard./By hard work. 5．She is very nice because she encouraged the writer to achieve her dream. 【导语】本文讲述了作者受库珀老师的鼓励，最后通过不懈的努力，最终实现梦想的故事。 1．根据“I felt I was the silliest person in the world.”可知作者的答案是错的，所以全班开始笑。故填Because the writer’s answer was wrong./Because the writer didn’t know the answer. 2．根据“I want to be a teacher like Mrs. Cooper’”可知，作者想当一名老师，故填She wanted to be a teacher./A teacher. 3．根据“As the other children laughed, tears (眼泪) rolled down his face”可知，当其他孩子们笑的时候，这个男孩很伤心。故填He felt sad/unhappy. 4．根据“After seven years of my hard work, my dream finally came true”可知，作者通过不断的努力，实现了梦想。故填By working/studying hard./By hard work. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为She is very nice because she encouraged the writer to achieve her dream. Passage 5 (24-25七上·上海第一中学·期中)阅读短文并回答以下问题。 Spending a week without using electronic (电子的) devices It all started on Tuesday. I thought at first that it would be easy, but it turned out that I was wrong. As soon as I turn off our devices, it felt strange and even frightening. The first day was OK because I was at school, so there was no need for electronics anyway. But that evening, after I’ve done my homework, I felt a little lost. I missed being in touch with my friends. I didn’t know what else to do to kill time. The next day at school, I heard other people talking about a video they had seen on YouTube. They were laughing and joking, but I could not take part in the conversation because I hadn’t seen it. That evening I spend the usual amount of time doing my homework, but instead of checking on my phone. I read a really good book I was recommended to read. With no message coming in, I was able to give it all my attention. On Thursday I played football straight after school. When I got home, I felt really relaxed. I even took up something which I always wanted to do: Playing the guitar! Well, I was not proud of music that came out of my instrument, but I didn’t really think about using my phone. The rest of the week went on more smoothly than I had thought. When I finally got my phone and laptop back, I didn’t turn them on at once. I missed them, but not too much. The challenge of spending a week without using electronic devices taught me that 6 . 1．According to the title, what was Jay’s challenge? 2．How did Jay feel as soon as he turned off his devices? 3．When did Jay hear other people talking about a video on You Tube, Tuesday or Wednesday? 4．Why could Jay put his attention to the book he read? 5．Jay played the guitar well, didn’t he? 6．Complete the last sentence. 【答案】1．His challenge was to spend a week without using electronic devices. 2．He felt strange and even frightened. 3．Wednesday. 4．Because there was no message in and he didn’t check on his phone. 5．No, he didn’t. 6．nothing is impossible if you are determined 【导语】本文通过作者挑战在一周内不使用电子设备的感悟是：只要你下定决心，没有什么是不可能的。 1．根据“Spending a week without using electronic (电子的) devices”可知，他的挑战是在一周内不使用电子设备。故填His challenge was to spend a week without using electronic devices. 2．根据“As soon as I turn off our devices, it felt strange and even frightening.”可知，Jay关掉手机后感到奇怪，甚至害怕。故填He felt strange and even frightened. 3．根据“It all started on Tuesday.”及“The next day at school, I heard other people talking about a video they had seen on YouTube.”可知，Jay在星期三在YouTube上听到别人谈论视频的。故填Wednesday. 4．根据“That evening I spend the usual amount of time doing my homework, but instead of checking on my phone. I read a really good book I was recommended to read. With no message coming in, I was able to give it all my attention.”可知，因为没有留言，他也没有查看手机，因此Jay能把注意力放在他读的书上。故填Because there was no message in and he didn’t check on his phone. 5．根据“I even took up something which I always wanted to do: Playing the guitar! Well, I was not proud of music that came out of my instrument, but I didn’t really think about using my phone.”可知，Jay的吉他弹得不很好。故填No, he didn’t. 6．根据“When I finally got my phone and laptop back, I didn’t turn them on at once. I missed them, but not too much.”可知，此处应该填：只要你下定决心，没有什么是不可能的。故填nothing is impossible if you are determined。 Passage 6 Bi Sheng and Movable Type Printing (活字印刷术) Bi Sheng was a Chinese inventor who lived during the Northern Song Dynasty. He is best known for his invention of movable type printing, which changed the way books were made. Before Bi Sheng’s invention, books were copied by band, which took a lot of time. Bi Sheng’s movable type printing involved creating individual characters out of clay. Once the text was set, ink was applied, and a piece of paper was pressed onto the characters to move the ink onto the paper, creating a printed page. This invention made painting much faster. It also reduced the cost of producing books. Bi Sheng’s movable type printing paved the way for modern printing technology and had a deep influence on the spread of knowledge and culture. Bi Sheng’s invention was not only important for China but also for the world. His method of printing was later adopted by other countries, contributing to the development of global literacy and education. 1．Bi Sheng invented movable type printing, didn’t he? 2．Before movable type printing, how were books made? 3．What kind of material was used to create individual characters? 4．What were the goods of movable type printing? 5．What do you think of Bi Sheng? Why? I think he was because . 【答案】71．Yes, he did. 72．Books were copied by hand. 73．Clay. 74．It made printing much faster, reduced the cost of producing books, paved the way for modern printing technology and had a deep influence on the spread of knowledge and culture. 75． great his invention made great contributions to the global literacy and education 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了毕昇发明的活字印刷术。 1．根据第一段“He is best known for his invention of movable type printing”可知，毕昇发明了活字印刷术。故填Yes, he did. 2．根据第一段“Before Bi Sheng’s invention, books were copied by hand, which took a lot of time.”可知，毕昇发明活字印刷术之前，书籍是手工抄写的。故填Books were copied by hand. 3．根据第二段“Bi Sheng’s movable type printing involved creating individual characters out of clay.”可知，是用粘土创造字。故填Clay. 4．根据“This invention made painting much faster. It also reduced the cost of producing books. Bi Sheng’s movable type printing paved the way for modern printing technology and had a deep influence on the spread of knowledge and culture.”可知毕昇的活字印刷术加快了绘画的速度，降低了制作书籍的成本，为现代印刷技术铺路，对知识和文化的传播产生了深渊的影响。故填It made printing much faster, reduced the cost of producing books, paved the way for modern printing technology and had a deep influence on the spread of knowledge and culture. 5．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为：great；his invention made great contributions to the global literacy and education。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题08 阅读回答问题进阶练 （Units1-3，期中专项训练） 一、人与自我 1 二、人与社会 15 一、人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25七上·上海外国语大学附属外国语学校·期中) When I was 14, I left school. I was on the way to California to follow my dream. When I reached downtown EI Paso, I met a bum (流浪汉) on the street corner. He stopped me and asked me if 1 was running away from home. I told him, “Not exactly, Sir, because my father had given me a ride to the train station and said, It is important to follow your dream, Son.” After talking for a few minutes, the friendly bum told me to follow him. He took me to a public library. The bum first took me to a table and asked me to sit down and wait for a moment. A few moments later, he returned with some old books and sat beside me. Then he said, “There are two things that I want to teach you, young man, and they are these: Number one is never to judge a book by its cover, for a cover can fool you.” He continued, “You think I’m a bum, don’t you, young man” I said, “Well, uh yes, Sir.” “Well, young man, I’ve got a little surprise for you. I am one of the richest men in the world. But I realized there were certain things I had not yet experienced in life. So for the past year, I have been going from city to city living as a bum. So, you see. Don’t ever judge a book by its cover.” “Number two is to learn how to read, my boy. There is only one thing that people can’t take away from you, and that is your wisdom.” At that moment, he showed me the old books. The bum then took me back to the street where we first met. He asked me never to forget what he taught me when we left each other. Answer the questions in COMPLETE sentences: 1．he writer didn’t leave for California to study abroad, did he? 2．How did the writer arrive at the train station? 3．he bum set himself as an example. What did he want to tell the writer? 4．Where did they leave each other at last? 5．What do you think the boy will probably do after meeting the bum? Passage 2 (24-25七上·上海普陀区·期中)Answer the questions（根据以下内容回答问题） Chris Clarke is a runner from the U.K. He wanted to join his country’s team for the 2016 Olympics, but he didn’t make it. However, his Olympic dreams were far from over. He became the guide runner for Libby Clegg, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner. Libby had already won two silver medals at the Paralympics (残奥会) in the 100-meter T12 class. Visually impaired runners race with a guide. The guide helps them find the way by using a rope at the wrist (手腕) or hand. The role of the guide is very important. During the race, the guide tells the runner many things, such as how far along they are on the track. To be a good guide, Chris had to learn to run like Libby. For example, he needed to change his way and speed of running. After two months of training, they started to work well together. Soon after, however, Libby’s eyes got worse. So she had to wear an eye mask during races. To get used to this, the two trained even harder. Finally, the Paralympic Games came. Libby and Chris won gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters! Chris said being a guide for Libby was the “coolest thing” he had ever done. “It felt so good to help Libby make her dreams come true!” he said. 1．Chris’s Olympic dreams were over, weren’t they? . 2．Whose guide runner is Chris? . 3．How does Chris be a good guide runner? . 4．Why was it cool for Chris to be a guide runner? . 5．What is the best title for the passage? . Passage 3 (24-25七上·上海闵行区·期中)Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Besides studying and tests, students need to learn some life skills for the future. These skills can help them live by themselves. The following are some important skills. Managing money You often get a little money from your parents, and you may always spend it as you like. You can make a list of the things you want to buy before going shopping, and plan how to spend the money. Don’t waste. Washing and cleaning Doing some washing correctly is important. You should first read the instructions (说明) on clothing and check the pockets of the clothes. Pay more attention to classifying (分类) clothes of different colors. As for cleaning, you should learn how to use brooms, mops and so on. If you often do some cleaning, the people who live with you will thank you for your work. Cooking your favorite meals You should learn how to cook a few of your favorite meals. First ask your parents for help to decide on the menu and ingredients, and then you can go shopping, cook the meals and clean up the kitchen together. 1．How many life skills can we learn from the passage? 2．What can you do before going shopping? 3．How can you do some washing correctly? Just give one method (方法). 4．Who can help you to decide on the menu and ingredients? 5．What do you think of the life skills? Why? Passage 4 (24-25七上·上海青浦区·期中) In 1989, a huge earthquake hit a small town suddenly. After it happened, a father rushed to his son’s school, but only to discover that all the buildings fell down. The father remembered his promise to his son: “No matter what happened, I’ll always be there for you!” With tears in his eyes, he started to dig (挖) through the ruins (废墟). As he was digging, other parents tried to stop him, saying, “It’s too late. They’re all gone.” The father asked, “Will you help me now?” But no one answered, so he kept digging alone. Firefighters and police came, telling him it was dangerous, but he asked, “Will you help me now?” No one helped, so he dug alone. He dug for 8 hours…12 hours…24 hours…36 hours…then, after 38 hours’ digging, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s voice. He screamed his son’s name, “TOM!” He heard back, “Dad!?! It’s me, Dad! And other 14 kids here. I told them not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you’d save me. And when you saved me, they’d be saved.” “Come out, my boy!” “No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, because I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!” 1．Where did the father go at once after the earthquake? 2．Who helped the father dig through the ruins? 3．When did the father hear his son’s voice? 4．What can you learn from the father and the son? Passage 5 (24-25七上·上海华育中学·期中)Answer the questions(根据短文内容回答下列问题). As a tour guide in New York City, Jessica Higgins gets to share her love of the “Big Apple” with tourists from all over the world. She does it all from the top of a big red double-decker bus! When weather allows, most visitors choose to sit on the upper level so that they can enjoy the sunshine as they learn about the city. Jessica has a microphone so everyone can hear her speak, and she keeps a water bottle nearby because she’ll need it after hours and hours of talking. She must stay enthusiastic (热情的) throughout the tour to help everyone on the bus enjoy their trip! The tour goes all around New York City, so Jessica has plenty of landmarks to talk about. She spends a few minutes telling everyone about the history of the Empire State Building before she points out where the famous “victory kiss” took place in Times Square after World War Ⅱ. She answers any questions visitors have as well. Jessica is responsible for the safety of her visitors as they enter and exit the bus. Tourists have the choice of joining or leaving the group at several locations. At each of these stops, Jessica says goodbye to people ready to shop, eat or explore on their own. She also helps the next wave of people settle in for the tour. As she does, she keeps a watchful eye out for any elderly or disabled tourists who might need a bit of extra help getting to their seat. Jessica loves New York City and she considers it an honor to be able to introduce the “Big Apple” with visitors from all over the world. __________, __________ and __________ enable her to treat visitors with a truly attractive and informative tour. 1．Jessica works as a tour guide on a big red single-decker bus, doesn’t she? 2．Why must Jessica stay enthusiastic throughout the tour? 3．What is Jessica’s main job when the tour goes around the city? 4．When is Jessica responsible for the safety of her visitors? 5．Who does Jessica need to pay more attention to? 6．What can be filled in the blanks? Passage 6 (24-25七上·上海市西初级中学·期中)阅读短文填空。 For many kids, summer is all about getting out and having fun in the sun. But this summer they had another choice—reading books! Summer reading challenge 2023 began in England and Wales on July 8 and ended on September 3. The theme (主题) was “Ready, Set, Read”. It was the UK’s biggest reading challenge for kids aged 4 to 11. More than 700,000 kids joined in it and read for fun. This year, kids could join in the summer reading challenge online or by visiting libraries. They didn’t need to pay. What’s more, kids in the challenge could get a special book as a gift, the name of the book is Rebel Girls Kick It: World Champions Take the Pitch. It’s about stories and other interesting things. This gift attracted more kids to the summer reading challenge and helped them find interest in reading books. Summer Reading Challenge 2023 Theme Ready, Set, Read! When July 8—September 3 Where 1 and Wales Who Kids aged 4—11 How much 2      How to join ★Online ★Go to the 3 The special 4 ★It is a book named Rebel Girls Kick It: World Champions Take the Pitch. ★It attracted more kids to the challenge and helped them become 5 in reading. Passage 7 (24-25七上·上海浦东新区建平南汇实验教育集团（五四制）·期中)根据以下内容回答问题。 The “city walk” is becoming a fun thing to do in China! In China, a popular mobile app called Xiaohongshu now has many more posts (帖子) about city walks. In fact, there are now seven times more posts about it than there were before! The “city walk” came from the UK and it’s quite different from a traditional trip. When you go on a city walk, you are not dashing to see famous places like the Great Wall or the Forbidden City. Instead, you can take your time to go around the city slowly on foot, enjoy the local ways and traditions, and find cool things you might not notice in the past. A city walk takes you away from the busy tourist places and shopping centres. You can walk into a local street, meet the people of the city and see how they live there. For example, you can see an elderly man playing chess in the park or a group of children playing football on a street corner. What’s more, you can try food at small but real restaurants, and learn more about the city’s history. People who enjoy city walks are curious and love to explore (探索) a city by walking. In this way, they can really feel and understand the city better. For example, if you take a walk in Chongqing, you can enjoy the beautiful hills that the city is famous for. In Beijing, you can walk through the historic hutongs. You can see the everyday life of the locals and enjoy the buildings. Young people like the “city walk” better. They want to enjoy their free time and learn new things, even if they’re busy. Walking is a fun way to be alone with your thoughts and it’s good for your health. Like someone famous once said, “Loving yourself is the start of a happy life.” The “city walk” is a good way to start the trip by finding fun in exploring. 1．The “City Walk” is not the same as a traditional trip, is it?. 2．What can people do when they go on a city walk? 3．What do you think of city walkers? 4．Why do young people like the “City Walk” better? 5．Do you like the “City Walk”? Why? Passage 8 (24-25七上·上海建平实验中学·期中) As a child, Alain Robert was afraid of heights. One day, when he was 12, he returned home from school. At the front door of his building, he looked for his keys. He didn’t have them. It was 3:30, and his parents worked until 6:00 p.m. Robert looked at his apartment on the eighth floor. He saw an open window. He closed his eyes and pictured himself climbing the building. When he opened his eyes, he told himself, “I can do it.” A quarter of an hour later, he was in his house, and his fear of heights was gone. Today, Robert (known as the French Spiderman) still climbs buildings. In 2004, he climbed Taipei 101(the tallest building in the world at the time), and in 2011 he climbed the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai. To reach the top of a building, Robert usually uses only his hands and special shoes. To climb the Burj Khalifa Tower, though, he was made to wear safety ropes. Robert climbs as a hobby. He also does it to make money for charity (for children and the homeless). Climbing is his passion. Although many climbing accidents have left him seriously disabled, he has become one of the best solo climbers in the world. Alain says in an interview, “We set ourselves limits, but we are all strong enough to aim higher, to achieve our goals. All we have to do is find such strength within ourselves.” When Robert climbs, he wants to send a message to people. If you have a dream—something you really want to do—it can become real. But you must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. Close your eyes and tell yourself, “I can do it.” 1．Alain Robert is afraid of heights, isn’t he? 2．How did Robert enter his apartment on the eighth floor one day? 3．What did Robert use when he climbed the Burj Khalifa Tower? 4．Why does Alain Robert climb? 5．If something bad happens, what is Robert’s advice? 6．What makes Alain Robert one of the best solo climbers in the world? (Give at least 2 aspects) 二、人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25七上·上海浦东新区·期中)Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题) The cowboy is the hero of many movies. He is, even today, a symbol (标志) of courage and adventure. But what was the life of the cowboy really like? The cowboy’s job is clear from the word cowboy. Cowboys were men who took care of cows and other cattle (牛). The cattle were in the West and in Texas. People in the cities of the East wanted beef from these cattle. Trains could take the cattle east. But first the cattle had to get to the train. Part of the cowboy’s job was to take the cattle hundreds of miles to the railroad towns in the West. The trips were called “cattle drives”. A cattle drive usually took several months. Cowboys rode for sixteen hours a day. Because they rode so much, each cowboy brought along about eight horses in a cattle drive. A cowboy changed horses several times each day. Cowboys had to make sure that the cattle arrived safely. Before starting on a drive, they burned a mark (记号) on the cattle to show who they belonged to (属于). But these marks didn’t stop thieves and robbers. Cowboys had to protect the cattle from them. Thieves made the dangerous trip even more dangerous. Although their work was difficult and dangerous, cowboys did not earn much money. They were paid badly. Yet cowboys liked their ways of life. They lived in the wild and open country. They lived a life of adventure and freedom. 1．Did cowboys take care of cows and other cattle? 2．How long did a cattle drive usually take? 3．How many horses did each cowboy bring along in a cattle drive? 4．Why did cowboys burn a mark on the cattle? 5．Do you want to be a cowboy? Why or why not? Passage 2 (24-25七上·上海上宝中学·期中) WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY (国际盲人节) falls on October 15 every year. The festival was set up for visually impaired (视力受损的) people. Besides canes (手杖), guide dogs also help the visually impaired. In China, there are more than 17 million visually impaired people, but only about 400 guide dogs. Luckily, help will come soon from a robot guide dog. The robot is named Xiaojiao. It was developed by a team of scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The robot is about the size of an English bulldog, but a little wider. It has six legs and walks very stably. Xiaojiao uses AI to plan routes and recognize traffic lights. It can remember routes once it learns them. The robot can walk up to three meters per second. A cane is connected to its body. Its owner can push the cane forward to make the robot go faster. When the owner pulls the cane back, the robot slows down. Xiaojiao can recognize words, so it can listen and talk to its owner. It can respond to the person in less than one second, and it gets the words right 90 percent of the time. Since Xiaojiao is a robot dog, it may be allowed into more places than real dogs. And unlike real dogs. Xiaojiao doesn’t need to be raised or trained. This saves users’ time and money. What’s more, the scientists will produce this robot in large numbers, so the price will be lower, said Gao Feng. He is the head of the team. They will produce a number of trial robot dogs by the end of this years. 1．How many visually impaired people are there in China? 2．IsXiaojiao a little wider or a little taller than an English bulldog? 3．Who helpsXiaojiao plan routes and recognize traffic lights? 4．How willXiaojiao go faster? 5．How fast canXiaojiao respond to the person? 6．Xiaojiao doesn’t need to be raised or trained, does it? 7．IsXiaojiao better than a real guide dog? Why? Passage 3 (24-25七上·上海黄浦区·期中) Once upon a time in a peaceful village, there was a young girl named Hua Mulan. Every day, she helped her parents and played with her little brother. One day, a messenger arrived with an order from the emperor. Every family must send one man to join the army and fight in a big war far away. Mulan’s father was old and sick, and her brother was just a child. Mulan didn’t want her father to go to war because it was very dangerous. So, Mulan came up with a brave idea. She decided to dress like a man and joined the army in her father’s place. She said goodbye to her family and left the village with a heavy heart. In the army, Mulan had to keep her true identity (身份) a secret. In the past, women are not allowed in the campsite. She also had to train very hard to keep up with the men. They might naturally be stronger or more experienced. Every day was tough, but she never complained. During a big battle, Mulan thought of a clever plan. She told the other soldiers to lead the enemy to a narrow valley. Then, when the enemy was trapped, Mulan and her friends attacked and won the battle. The war finally ended, and Mulan was a hero. The emperor wanted to give her a lot of money and a high position in the army, but Mulan just wanted to go home. When she returned to her village, her family was waiting for her with a big smile. They were so proud of her. Mulan changed back into her girl’s clothes and was happy to be home. From that day on, Mulan’s story spread far and wide. She showed everyone that courage and love for family can make anyone a hero. 1．Who gave the order that every family must send one man to the war, the messenger or the emperor? 2．How did Mulan join the army? 3．Why was it tough for Mulan to be in the army? 4．Mulan didn’t accept the emperor’s offer after winning the battle, did she? 5．How did Mulan’s family feel when she came back home? 6．What do you think of Hua Mulan? Why? Passage 4 (24-25七上·上海西延安中学·期中)Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题） “Eighteenth,” I said. I’ve forgotten the question Mrs. Cooper asked that day, but I will never forget my answer. As soon as the number left my mouth, the whole class started laughing. I felt I was the silliest person in the world. But Mrs. Cooper looked at the whole class seriously and said, “We’re all here to learn.” One day, Mrs. Cooper asked us to write a report about what we hoped to be in the future. I wrote, “I want to be a teacher like Mrs. Cooper.” She wrote on my report, “You have a strong mind and you try hard. You’ll be a great teacher.” After I got married, I began to work as a cleaner. I cleaned seventeen classrooms each day, including Mrs. Cooper’s. I would tell Mrs. Cooper that I wanted to teach, and I would repeat the words she had written on my report earlier. I started to attend college classes in the morning before work. After seven years of my hard work, my dream finally came true. One day, I wrote a sentence with a mistake on the blackboard and asked a boy to correct it. He didn’t know the answer. As the other children laughed, tears (眼泪) rolled down his face. I gave him a hug (拥抱) and said to the whole class, “We’re all here to learn.” 1．Why did the whole class start laughing after the writer answered “Eighteenth”? 2．What did the writer want to be when she grew up? 3．How did the boy feel when the other children laughed? 4．How did the writer achieve her dream? 5．What do you think of Mrs. Cooper? Why? Passage 5 (24-25七上·上海第一中学·期中)阅读短文并回答以下问题。 Spending a week without using electronic (电子的) devices It all started on Tuesday. I thought at first that it would be easy, but it turned out that I was wrong. As soon as I turn off our devices, it felt strange and even frightening. The first day was OK because I was at school, so there was no need for electronics anyway. But that evening, after I’ve done my homework, I felt a little lost. I missed being in touch with my friends. I didn’t know what else to do to kill time. The next day at school, I heard other people talking about a video they had seen on YouTube. They were laughing and joking, but I could not take part in the conversation because I hadn’t seen it. That evening I spend the usual amount of time doing my homework, but instead of checking on my phone. I read a really good book I was recommended to read. With no message coming in, I was able to give it all my attention. On Thursday I played football straight after school. When I got home, I felt really relaxed. I even took up something which I always wanted to do: Playing the guitar! Well, I was not proud of music that came out of my instrument, but I didn’t really think about using my phone. The rest of the week went on more smoothly than I had thought. When I finally got my phone and laptop back, I didn’t turn them on at once. I missed them, but not too much. The challenge of spending a week without using electronic devices taught me that 6 . 1．According to the title, what was Jay’s challenge? 2．How did Jay feel as soon as he turned off his devices? 3．When did Jay hear other people talking about a video on You Tube, Tuesday or Wednesday? 4．Why could Jay put his attention to the book he read? 5．Jay played the guitar well, didn’t he? 6．Complete the last sentence. Passage 6 Bi Sheng and Movable Type Printing (活字印刷术) Bi Sheng was a Chinese inventor who lived during the Northern Song Dynasty. He is best known for his invention of movable type printing, which changed the way books were made. Before Bi Sheng’s invention, books were copied by band, which took a lot of time. Bi Sheng’s movable type printing involved creating individual characters out of clay. Once the text was set, ink was applied, and a piece of paper was pressed onto the characters to move the ink onto the paper, creating a printed page. This invention made painting much faster. It also reduced the cost of producing books. Bi Sheng’s movable type printing paved the way for modern printing technology and had a deep influence on the spread of knowledge and culture. Bi Sheng’s invention was not only important for China but also for the world. His method of printing was later adopted by other countries, contributing to the development of global literacy and education. 1．Bi Sheng invented movable type printing, didn’t he? 2．Before movable type printing, how were books made? 3．What kind of material was used to create individual characters? 4．What were the goods of movable type printing? 5．What do you think of Bi Sheng? Why? I think he was because . / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $