考前押题10 阅读还原 5大常考题型（期中专项训练）九年级英语上学期人教版

考前押题10 阅读还原 5大常考题型 题型1 七选五 题型4 五选五 题型2 六选五 题型5 五选四 题型3 六选四 题型1 七选五 Passage 1 What are you expected to do when you meet Chinese people for the first time? 1 No! Because of COVID-19, now most Chinese people would refuse to shake hands with you. We prefer to greet other people by just saying “Hello” or “nihao”. Let me introduce some new Chinese customs to you. ◆Make sure you always wear a mask (口罩) in public places. 2 It can also protect the people around you. ◆In China, you are not allowed to enter some public places without your health QR code (健康码). So if you want to take the subway or go to the supermarket, bring the mobile phone with you and show your health QR code to the staff person before entering. 3 ◆When you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, mind your table manners. 3 It’ll make them angry. For now, it is getting more and more popular to use the serving chopsticks (公筷). They can keep us away from illness. 5 Learning these new customs can help you behave properly in different situations. In a word, when in Rome, do as Romans do. 根据短文内容，从下面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A．Are you expected to shake hands? B．Are masks expensive in China? C．It can prevent you from virus such as the flu or cold. D．If you need to go to the hospital, you must show it first, too. E．It’s polite to let the older people start eating first. F．It’s impolite to point at people with your chopsticks. G．It may be strange at first, but you’ll gradually get used to eating with them. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．F 5．G 【导语】本文主要介绍了在中国遇到中国人时需要遵循的一些新习俗。 1．根据“No! Because of COVID-19, now most Chinese people would refuse to shake hands with you.”可知，此处应是询问是否要握手，选项A“你应该握手吗？”符合语境。故选A。 2．根据“Make sure you always wear a mask (口罩) in public places.”可知，此处应是说口罩的作用，选项C“它可以防止你感染病毒，如流感或感冒。”符合语境。故选C。 3．根据“In China, you are not allowed to enter some public places without your health QR code (健康码). So if you want to take the subway or go to the supermarket, bring the mobile phone with you and show your health QR code to the staff person before entering.”可知，此处应是说健康码的用处，选项D“如果你需要去医院，你也必须先出示它。”符合语境。故选D。 4．根据“When you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, mind your table manners.”可知，此处应是说餐桌礼仪，选项F“用筷子指着别人是不礼貌的。”符合语境。故选F。 5．根据“For now, it is getting more and more popular to use the serving chopsticks (公筷). They can keep us away from illness.”可知，此处应是说公筷的益处，选项G“一开始可能会觉得奇怪，但你会逐渐习惯用它们吃饭。”符合语境。故选G。 Passage 2 1 Why do they survive the hard times when others are overcome by them? Why do they win when others lose? The answer is very simple. 2 Yes, every living person has problems. Accept that fact. Every mountain has a peak (顶峰). Every valley has its low point. Life has its ups and downs. No one is up all the time, and neither are they down all the time. Problems do end. They are all solved in time. 3 The choice is up to you. You may not have chosen your hard time, but you can choose how you will react (作出反应) to it. The positive (积极的) solution to a problem may need courage. When you control your reaction to the seemingly uncontrollable problem of life, then in fact you do control the problem’s effect on you. 4 That’s the bottom line. What will you let this problem do to you? It can make you better or bitter. It all depends on you. Storms always give way to the sun. 5 Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw. Your problem will be solved. A．What is the secret of successful people? B．It’s difficult for you to solve the problem. C．You may not be able to control the times, but you can compose (调节) your action. D．It’s how they treat their problems. E．Spring always comes after winter. F．Your reaction to the problem is the last word! G．It depends on your attitude. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．F 5．E 【导语】本文主要讲述了成功人士面对困难时的态度和应对方式，强调积极反应和态度的重要性。 1．根据“Why do they survive the hard times when others are overcome by them? Why do they win when others lose?”可知，此处应是一个关于成功人士秘诀的问题，选项A“成功人士的秘诀是什么？”符合语境，故选A。 2．根据“The answer is very simple.”和“Yes, every living person has problems.”可知，此处应是一个关于如何对待问题的回答，选项D“是他们对待问题的方式。”符合语境，故选D。 3．根据“The choice is up to you.”和“You may not have chosen your hard time, but you can choose how you will react to it.”可知，此处应是一个关于控制反应的选择，选项C“你可能无法控制困难时期，但你可以调节自己的行动。”符合语境，故选C。 4．根据“That’s the bottom line.”和“What will you let this problem do to you?”可知，此处应是一个关于问题影响的总结，选项F“你对问题的反应是最关键的！”符合语境，故选F。 5．根据“Storms always give way to the sun.”和“Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw.”可知，此处应是一个关于困难过后美好时光的描述，选项E“冬天过后总是春天。”符合语境，故选E。 Passage 3 Are you interested in the popular TV series Meet Yourself (《有风的地方》)? It shows the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in Dali, Yunnan Province. 1 House painting. 2 It is deeply influenced by Han culture. It connects the strength of northern buildings with the beauty of southern buildings. The painting of these houses has greatly shown the specialty of houses and the healthy national spirit of the Bai people. Wood carving (木雕). Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years. It has rich cultural meanings. The carving often uses patterns like flowers, plants and dragons. This kind of wood carving is usually used in people’s buildings. 3 Tie-dyeing (扎染). Tie-dyeing is an old dyeing skill with a long history. 4 But now, tie-dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags, sold at home and abroad. 5 Flower cake is one of the most popular snacks in Yunnan Province. It has a history of more than 300 years. Even the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong was its big fan. The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in it. A．Flower cake. B．Special dessert. C．Let’s take a look at a few things. D．They are fascinating paintings and of great importance. E．Each piece of wood carving carries great efforts from the masters. F．It started as early as in the Tang Dynasty for a small part of people. G．The painting of the Bai people’s house is the symbol of the Bai culture. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．E 4．F 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了电视剧《有风的地方》里展现的云南大理的几项非物质文化遗产，包括白族民居彩绘、剑川木雕、扎染以及鲜花饼。 1．根据前文“It shows the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages in Dali, Yunnan Province.”以及后文“House painting.”可知，前文引出电视剧展现非物质文化遗产，后文开始介绍具体事物，选项C“让我们来看看几件事物。”起到承上启下的作用。故选C。 2．根据“House painting”可知，该段主题是民居彩绘，选项G“白族民居的彩绘是白族文化的象征。”围绕民居彩绘展开，符合段落内容。故选G。 3．根据“Wood carving”可知，该段主题是木雕，选项E“每一件木雕都凝聚了大师们的心血。”是对木雕的进一步说明，符合段落内容。故选E。 4．根据“Tie-dyeing”可知，该段主题是扎染，选项F“它早在唐代就开始为一小部分人所用。”介绍扎染的历史起源，与后文“now”形成时间对比，符合段落逻辑。故选F。 5．根据“Flower cake is one of the most popular snacks in Yunnan Province.”可知，该段围绕“Flower cake”展开，选项A“鲜花饼”作为段落主题句，符合内容。故选A。 Passage 4 How can you hear a lot of English when you’re not in an English-speaking country or a family? You can listen to the English language radio in most countries. Two of the best radio stations are the BBC World Service and the Voice of America. 1 You can find information about times and frequencies (频率) for your country on the Internet. To be able to listen to the radio on the Internet, you’ll need to have a special program called “player” installed (安装) in your computer. Most people use two players—the Real Player and the Windows Media Player. Don’t worry. 2 And you may already have them installed in your computer. Songs in English are everywhere, even on foreign-language radio and TV stations. Listen to them often. But choose the ones that are not too difficult. 3 Some pop songs are very unclear and are difficult to understand! Many cities have cinemas that show films in English, usually with subtitles (字幕). 4 If you need to read the subtitles, at least you’ll be hearing English even if you don’t understand it. Try to make friends with English-speaking people so that you can practice your English through conversation. 5 And if you don’t have a lot of time to go out and meet people at least you can talk a little by telephone. A．Both these players are free. B．Make it a habit to go to see the movies. C．They should be slow and with real words sung clearly. D．Both of them have special programs for English learners. E．Finally, don’t worry if you don’t understand everything you hear. F．This will practice your speaking as well as your listening. G．And very soon you made progress without even thinking about it. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了在不处于英语国家或英语家庭环境中，如何通过多种途径接触和聆听大量英语的方法。 1．根据上文“Two of the best radio stations are the BBC World Service and the Voice of America.”可知，说明有两个很好的广播电台，D项“它们都有为英语学习者设计的特殊节目。”中的“Both of them”指代上文的“BBC World Service and the Voice of America”，符合语境。故选D。 2．根据上文“Most people use two players—the Real Player and the Windows Media Player.”可知，说明大多数人使用的两种播放器，A项“这两种播放器都是免费的。”中的“Both these players”指代上文的“the Real Player and the Windows Media Player”，符合语境。故选A。 3．根据上文“Songs in English are everywhere…But choose the ones that are not too difficult.”可知，说明可以选择英语歌曲来学习，但要选择不太难的，C项“它们应该是慢速的，并且唱出的歌词要清晰。”进一步说明，符合语境。故选C。 4．根据上文“Many cities have cinemas that show films in English, usually with subtitles.”可知，说明可以通过看电影来学习英语，B项“养成去看电影的习惯。”承接上文，说明要养成去看英语电影的习惯，符合语境。故选B。 5．根据上文“Try to make friends with English-speaking people so that you can practice your English through conversation.”可知，说明可以通过和说英语的人交朋友来练习英语，F项“这将锻炼你的口语和听力。”符合语境。故选F。 Passage 5 School is really important for us. It’s a time to learn new things and make friends. Here are some ways to make your school year wonderful. 1. Take part in after-school activities. You can join the art club, the sports team or other groups. 1 You might find something you really like and make new friends at the same time. 2. Be nice to your teachers. They can help you a lot with your studies. 2 They can also give you good advice when you have problems. So, talk to them often. 3. Manage your time well. There are classes, homework and other things to do. 3 Make a timetable and follow it. This can make you finish your tasks on time. 4. Try your best in your studies. Don’t be afraid of difficulties. Working hard in class can help you get better grades. 4 Your parents will be happy and proud of you. 5. 5 Having a good time at school is really great. Have fun with your classmates at school. These good times will be in your memory forever. A．They can teach you knowledge and skills. B．This will make you learn more and do better. C．You should choose the activities you enjoy. D．Enjoy your school life. E．Your body and mind will be very healthy. F．It’s important to have a balance between study and play. G．You need to know what to do first and plan your time carefully. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．G 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了让学年变得精彩的几种方法。 1．根据前文“Take part in after-school activities. You can join the art club, the sports team or other groups.”及后文“You might find something you really like...”可知，此处应选与“选择喜欢的活动”相关的表述，选项C“你应该选择你喜欢的活动。”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据前文“Be nice to your teachers. They can help you a lot with your studies.”及后文“They can also give you good advice...”可知，此处应说明老师的教学作用，选项A“他们能教你知识和技能。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据前文“Manage your time well. There are classes, homework and other things to do.”及后文“Make a timetable and follow it.”可知，此处应涉及“规划时间”的内容，选项G“你需要知道先做什么，并仔细规划你的时间。”符合语境。故选G。 4．根据前文“Working hard in class can help you get better grades.”及后文“Your parents will be happy and proud of you.”可知，此处应说明努力学习的效果，选项B“这会让你学得更多，做得更好。”符合语境。故选B。 5．根据后文“Having a good time at school is really great. Have fun with your classmates at school.”可知，此处指“享受学校生活”，选项D“享受你的学校生活。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 6 The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar (农历的) calendar. 1 . Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty. 2 . Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, 3 , people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles (谜语). The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao, 4 . Sweet dumplings are usually made happily by a group of friends or family members. In old times, the Lantern Festival was also sweet for young couples. 5 . A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this: Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood, in the dim (暗淡的) light. A．when the lanterns slowly rise into the air B．but in southern China they’re named tangyuan C．Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival D．It’s a wonderful time for the family to get together E．Some people are good at guessing lantern riddles F．Watching the lanterns is one of the main traditions G．Watching lanterns gave them a chance (机会) to meet each other 【答案】1．C 2．F 3．A 4．B 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了我国传统节日元宵节的风俗习惯。 1．根据“The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month”和“Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty”可知，此处需要介绍元宵节的古称，C选项“古人也称它为上元节”符合，故选C。 2．根据“Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees”可知，此处需要总述赏灯传统，F选项“赏灯是主要传统之一”符合，故选F。 3．根据“sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming”和“people make wishes”可知，此处需要描述放天灯的瞬间，A选项“当灯笼缓缓升空时”符合，故选A。 4．根据“In northern China, they are called yuanxiao”可知，此处需要对比南北方称呼，B选项“但在南方它们被称为汤圆”符合，故选B。 5．根据“the Lantern Festival was also sweet for young couples”和诗人辛弃疾的词句可知，此处需要说明灯会为情侣创造的机会，G选项“赏灯给他们提供了相见的机会”符合，故选G。 题型2 六选五 Passage 1 There is a small thing we use every day. We usually put it in the bathroom. Without it, we might have tooth problems. Can you guess what it is? Yes, it’s the toothbrush. 1 According to some research, before toothbrushes appeared, the ancient Chinese people cleaned their teeth with some small tree branches. 2 It might be the world’s earliest form of toothbrushes. As time went by the forms of toothbrushes changed. 3 Imagine that you travel back to hundreds of years ago and brush your teeth comfortably. It sounds fantastic, doesn’t it? Around the 15th century, the Chinese toothbrush found its way into Europe. 4 The invention of toothbrushes was not as famous as that of paper-making, but it was very useful in daily life. Today we have a good habit of brushing teeth. 5 A．For example, people chose horse-tail hair instead of pig hair because pig hair was too hard. B．But do you know anything about its history? C．It became popular among local people soon. D．About 800 years ago, people made a kind of brush with pig hair and bamboo. E．We should thank the ancient Chinese for it. F．Toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．E 【导语】本文围绕牙刷展开，讲述其发明前中国人用树枝清洁牙齿，后逐步发展、传入欧洲，以及对现代刷牙习惯的影响，介绍牙刷的历史变迁。 1．文章开头介绍了牙刷的日常用途，并以“Yes, it’s the toothbrush”结尾。空白处需要一个过渡句，引出下文对牙刷历史的讨论。选项B“但是，你知道它的历史吗？”符合语境。故选B。 2．根据下文提到“It might be the world’s earliest form of toothbrushes.”它可能是世界上最早的牙刷形式；推断上文提到了最早的牙刷形式；选项D“800年前，人们用猪毛和竹子制成刷子。”符合语境。故选D。 3．根据“As time went by the forms of toothbrushes changed.”可知，随着时间的推移，刷子的形式也发生了改变；空白处应该讲述发生了什么样的变化。选项A“例如，人们选择马尾毛代替猪毛，因为猪毛太硬。”符合语境。故选A。 4．根据“the Chinese toothbrush found its way into Europe”可知，中国的牙刷传入欧洲；空白处应该补充说明细节。选项C“它很快在当地人中流行起来。”符合语境。故选C。 5．根据“Today we have a good habit of brushing teeth”可知，空前说“今天我们有刷牙的好习惯”，空白处需要一个总结或评论。选项E“我们应该为此感谢古代中国人。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 2 The British are well known for their great love of tea. 1 Tea is drunk by all classes (阶层) of people. But tea does not grow in Britain. Tea is mainly grown in India and China. 2 Tea arrived in London in the 1600s. At this time British ships were touring around the world. 3 It was not long before green tea was available. However, this was only available to rich people. At the beginning of the 1700s, the number of tea arriving in Britain increased step by step. In the 1800s, tea was still a product enjoyed only by rich people. 4 To avoid feeling hungry between lunch and dinner, they like drinking tea with a snack around 4 p.m. In the late 1800s, the price of tea dropped rapidly as more tea began to arrive on ships from India and China. 5 Tearooms—shops where you could buy and drink tea—started to appear across the country. People enjoyed drinking tea and socializing (社交) in these places. At the start of the 20th century, the British began to make tea in their homes whenever they felt like it. A．And they found the drink by accident in China. B．It was no longer a drink just for rich people. C．At this time they began to have afternoon tea. D．It was accepted widely around the whole world. E．So, how did it become an important part of British culture? F．The average (平均的) person in the UK drinks around 1.9kg of tea every year. 【答案】1．F 2．E 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了英国人对茶的喜爱以及茶在英国的发展历程。 1．根据“The British are well known for their great love of tea.”可知，此处应进一步说明英国人对茶的喜爱程度，选项F“英国人平均每年喝大约1.9公斤的茶。”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据“Tea is mainly grown in India and China.”以及后文对茶在英国的发展历程的描述，可知此处应是引出茶如何成为英国文化重要部分的问题，选项E“那么，它是如何成为英国文化重要部分的呢？”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“Tea arrived in London in the 1600s. At this time British ships were touring around the world.”可知，此处应是说英国船只在世界各地航行时在中国偶然发现了茶，选项A“他们在中国偶然发现了这种饮品。”符合语境。故选A。 4．根据“In the 1800s, tea was still a product enjoyed only by rich people.”以及“To avoid feeling hungry between lunch and dinner, they like drinking tea with a snack around 4 p.m.”可知，此处应是说19世纪初英国富人开始有了喝下午茶的习惯，选项C“这时他们开始喝下午茶。”符合语境。故选C。 5．根据“In the late 1800s, the price of tea dropped rapidly as more tea began to arrive on ships from India and China.”可知，此处应是说茶的价格下降后不再只是富人的饮品，选项B“它不再只是富人的饮品。”符合语境。故选B。 Passage 3 Leopards (非洲豹) are part of the cat family. A leopard’s body is built for hunting (狩猎). It has a powerful body and can run at speeds of up to 57 kilometers per hour. It is also an excellent swimmer and climber and can jump far. 1 This helps it keep balanced (平衡) and lets it turn quickly. 2 Each of them has its own area where it lives and, although it often shares parts of it, it tries to avoid others. Their hunting and feeding habits are also quite unique. They often pull their food up into the trees so that they can keep it safe. A leopard will often leave its food up in the tree for days and return only when it’s hungry! Mother leopards give birth to two or three little leopard at a time. The mother leopard takes great care of her cubs, teaching them essential hunting and survival skills as they grow. 3 Some people believe that the bones and whiskers (细须) of leopards can make sick people get better. Many leopards are killed each year for their fur and other body parts. 4 To save leopards, we need to take action. Governments need to make and carry out laws and stop illegal animal trading. Setting up more protected areas is a must to keep leopards safe. These protected areas can provide a safe haven for leopards to live and breed. 5 When they know leopards are important for the ecosystem, they’ll support protection. Only by working together can we make sure these wonderful leopards can survive and thrive. A．Adult leopards live alone. B．Educating local people is also important. C．Leopard’s tail is just about as long as its entire body. D．This is one reason why the leopard is an endangered animal. E．They were found in the wild in many areas around the world. F．By the time they are two years old they will be able to live on their own. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．F 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了非洲豹的生理特征、生活习性、繁殖方式以及它们面临的生存威胁，并提出了保护措施。 1．根据下文“This helps it keep balanced (平衡) and lets it turn quickly.”可知，此处与非洲豹身体特征相关，选项C“非洲豹的尾巴几乎和它的整个身体一样长。”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据下文“Each of them has its own area where it lives”可知，每只非洲豹都有自己的生活区域，选项A“成年非洲豹独居。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据上文“Mother leopards give birth to two or three little leopard at a time. The mother leopard takes great care of her cubs, teaching them essential hunting and survival skills as they grow.”并结合选项可知，此处与幼豹独立生活相关，选项F“到它们两岁时，它们将能够独立生活。”符合语境。故选F。 4．根据上文“Many leopards are killed each year for their fur and other body parts.”可知，此处与非洲豹濒危原因相关，选项D“这就是非洲豹是濒危动物的原因之一。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据上文“To save leopards, we need to take action.”可知，此处与保护非洲豹的措施有关，选项B“教育当地人也很重要。”符合语境。故选B。 Passage 4 AI chatbots like ChatGPT 4 make it easy to write emails quickly. 1 One of the main problems is the “water footprint.” This means the total water the AI uses during its lifetime. AI systems need data centers, which have servers (服务器) that keep and manage information. 2 Engineers use cold water to cool them down. Data centers run all day and night, so they use lots of water. The Washington Post says that for each 100-word email, ChatGPT 4 uses about 519 milliliters (毫升) of water. 3 In one year, ChatGPT 4 uses over 435 million liters of water just to write emails. This is enough water for a normal US family to use for over 1,000 years! Data centers also need a lot of electricity (电). Writing a 100-word email uses 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity. This could power 14 LED lights for an hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT 4 uses over 120,000 megawatt (瓦)-hours of electricity to help write work emails. 4 Before the chatbot is used, it already has a “carbon footprint.” Training ChatGPT 3 made about 502 tons of carbon. This is the same as what 112 cars would make in a year. Also, building data centers sends CO2 into the air. 5 Microsoft uses cold metal plates with cold water to cool equipment, saving water. Natural energy helps too. For example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin uses solar power (太阳能). These efforts can help reduce the environmental harm caused by AI. A．When servers work, they get hot. B．That’s a bit more than one water bottle. C．Companies are now trying to make AI greener. D．But they have a big influence on the environment. E．With the chatbot, people’s life becomes more convenient. F．This is enough power for all homes in Washington DC for 20 days. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．F 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了AI系统对环境的影响，尤其是水足迹和电力消耗。 1．根据“One of the main problems is the ‘water footprint.’ ”可知，空处应是说也带来一些问题，选项D “但它们对环境有很大的影响。”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“Engineers use cold water to cool them down.”可知，此处应当是会发热才需要冷却，选项A“服务器工作时会发热。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据“The Washington Post says that for each 100-word email, ChatGPT 4 uses about 519 milliliters (毫升) of water.”可知，此处说的是水有多少，选项B “这比一瓶水多一点。”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据“Every year in the US, ChatGPT 4 uses over 120,000 megawatt (瓦) - hours of electricity to help write work emails.”可知，此处讲的是费电，选项F“这些电力足够华盛顿所有家庭使用20天。”符合语境。故选F。 5．根据“Microsoft uses cold metal plates with cold water to cool equipment, saving water. Natural energy helps too.”可知，此处讲的是微软公司采取措施来保护环境，选项C“公司现在正试图让AI更环保。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 5 Once you go back to school, it’s time to get your brain back into learning. But have you ever felt uninterested in your study? Or have you ever found it hard to sit down and study? 1 ★ 2 You may consider that you need to be busy all the time in order to be efficient (高效的). 3 It will distract (分散) your attention and memory. So, just try to do one thing at a time and take breaks from time to time. This will help you stay focused and improve your overall productivity. ★Get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep helps improve your memory and health, and makes you more efficient. Sleep helps to improve attention, thinking ability and problem-solving ability. Sleep is also the time when your brain processes all the thoughts you had during the day. 4 ★Try some green plants and fresh air. People can work more efficiently when there are plants in workplaces. Green plants can relax our brains. 5 Why not take a walk outdoors to clear your head? Maybe you’ll have a better idea in a different environment. All in all, by following these tips above, you may improve your learning efficiency. Remember to take care of your physical and mental well-being to achieve your goals. Good luck with your studies! A．Ask your teachers for help. B．Do one thing at a time. C．Here are some ways to help you to become more efficient in study. D．Moreover, fresh and flowing air can also help our brains keep active. E．But taking on too many tasks can actually have the opposite result. F．It allows our brains to connect more to our daily experiences. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．E 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了如何提高学习效率。 1．根据上文“But have you ever felt uninterested in your study? Or have you ever found it hard to sit down and study?”和下文“★Get enough sleep...★Try some green plants and fresh air.”可知，上文讲的是学习时会遇到的问题，下文讲的是提高学习效率的方法，由此推知，空处起承上启下的作用，用于引出提高学习效率的方法。选项C“这里有一些方法可以帮助你提高学习效率。”符合语境，故选C。 2．根据下文“So, just try to do one thing at a time and take breaks from time to time.”可知，此处讲的是一次做一件事。选项B“一次做一件事。”符合语境，故选B。 3．根据上文“You may consider that you need to be busy all the time in order to be efficient (高效的).”和下文“It will distract (分散) your attention and memory.”可推知，空处应说明过于忙碌的缺点。选项E“但是承担太多的任务实际上会产生相反的结果。”符合语境，故选E。 4．根据上文“Sleep is also the time when your brain processes all the thoughts you had during the day.”可知，空处应说明睡眠对大脑的影响。选项F“它让我们的大脑更多地联系到我们每天的经历。”符合语境，故选F。 5．根据上文“Try some green plants and fresh air...Green plants can relax our brains.”可知，空处应说明新鲜的空气给我们带来的好处。选项D“此外，新鲜和流动的空气也可以帮助我们的大脑保持活跃。”符合语境，故选D。 Passage 6 Changes are a part of our life. 1 . Finding ways to accept and solve these changes can make them easier and less troubling. Here are some ways to deal with changes. Prepare yourself well No matter what kinds of changes you are facing, you should prepare yourself for the new situation. 2 . And then find some ways to learn more about problems you will face. Think carefully about why you made all the choices before taking action. Keep your mind clear so that you can achieve your goals with less time and energy. 3 . The way you think about changes plays an important role in deciding how well you deal with them. Negative (消极的) thinking ways can influence your ability to pay attention to positive (积极的) things. You may not believe your problem-solving ability when you have had thoughts. 4 . See changes as chances A change is an important chance. 5 . And it can help you understand your past decisions and ideas. Changes can let you learn new skills, meet new people, and experience new things. A．Change what you want B．Change how you think C．But it is hard to face changes D．It can help you look back on your past life E．Think about what the new situation will be F．Try to be a positive thinker and things will go well 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．B 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了应对生活中变化的方法，包括做好准备、保持积极心态和将变化视为机会。 1．根据上文“Changes are a part of our life.”可知，变化是我们生活的一部分，由此推知接下来是对变化的一种常见感受的描述；选项C“但是面对变化是很困难的”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据上文“No matter what kinds of changes you are facing, you should prepare yourself for the new situation.”可知，无论你面临什么样的变化，你都应该为新情况做好准备；选项E“思考新情况会是怎样的”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据下文“The way you think about changes plays an important role in deciding how well you deal with them.”可知，你对变化的思考方式在决定你如何应对变化方面起着重要作用；选项B“改变你的思考方式”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据上文“Negative (消极的) thinking ways can influence your ability to pay attention to positive (积极的) things.”可知，消极的思维方式会影响你关注积极事物的能力，所以要积极思考；选项F“尝试成为一个积极的思考者，事情就会顺利”符合语境。故选F。 5．根据下文“And it can help you understand your past decisions and ideas. Changes can let you learn new skills, meet new people, and experience new things.”可知，此处是介绍变化的好处；选项D“它可以帮助你回顾你的过去生活”符合语境。故选D。 题型3 六选四 Passage 1 We often have arguments (争论) in all relationships. But that is not always a bad thing. Sometimes we can choose to be in a win-win situation. 1 . The following suggestions might help you. Treat each other with respect. If your friend calls your names or makes fun of you, tell him or her to stop. 2 , walk away and tell him or her you do not want to talk any more. Respect has to be won and if you want people to respect you, do the same to them. 3 . When everyone is talking, who does the listening? Listen to understand, not to reply. Do not be too quick to judge what you hear. Listening in silence is sometimes stronger than arguing in vain. Give in when it is necessary. If giving in to others can lead to a nice result, there is no need to argue just to win someone else. After all, solving an argument doesn’t have to be a tug-of-war (拔河). In a word, we each should do our own part to deal with arguments. 4 . A．If your friend continues B．Listen to other people patiently C．If you don’t want to talk about your friend D．What is important is how we manage the argument E．The more you talk, the better the result will be F．In this way, we can achieve a win-win situation 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要针对如何处理争论提供了几点建议。 1．根据“The following suggestions might help you.”可知这里是处理争论的建议，选项D“重要的是我们如何处理这场争论”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“If your friend calls your names or makes fun of you, tell him or her to stop.”及“walk away and tell him or her you do not want to talk any more”可知如果朋友取笑你，你可以要求停止，但是如果他不停止，你可以走开或者告诉他不想再聊了，选项A“如果你的朋友继续”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据“When everyone is talking, who does the listening? Listen to understand, not to reply. Do not be too quick to judge what you hear. Listening in silence is sometimes stronger than arguing in vain.”可知此处与倾听他人有关。选项B“耐心地倾听他人”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据“In a word, we each should do our own part to deal with arguments.”可知此处是总结概括的一句话，选项F“这样，我们就能实现双赢”符合语境。故选F。 Passage 2 Wonder why you can get angry so easily while your friend smiles all the time? 1 Personality is also about how people think, behave, and react (反应) to everything around them from day to day. So what makes people think and behave in certain ways? 2 A baby gets its blood type, genes (基因) and other physical things when it’s still inside its mother. These things may help decide what the baby will be like. 3 Family life, school learning and life experiences can also make you the person you are. This doesn’t mean it’s impossible to change your personality. You can always try to make yourself better. Don’t get too worried about your shortcomings (缺点). Just accept them. This is a good way to start making changes. If you don’t know how to make friends, find out why. Maybe it is because you’re too shy. Tell yourself to smile at people. Start talking to people using warm greetings. Don’t give yourself a hard time about it all. 4 Keep working at it. One day you’ll see that you can turn over a new leaf and be a new you. A．Relax and have a break. B．Don’t give up when you are in trouble. C．But one’s personality doesn’t stop here. D．Part of the reason is that people are born like this. E．It’s not easy to change lifelong habits in one night. F．It’s probably because you both have different personalities. 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．C 4．E 【导语】本文主要解释了为什么人有着不同的性格。 1．根据“Wonder why you can get angry so easily while your friend smiles all the time?”可知，空处应是说明当你的朋友一直在笑的时候，你会容易生气的原因。选项F“可能是因为你们俩性格不同。”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据“A baby gets its blood type, genes (基因) and other physical things when it’s still inside its mother.”可知，空处应是说性格一部分原因是与生俱来的。选项D“部分原因是人们生来就是这样的。”符合语境。故选D。 3．根据“This doesn’t mean it’s impossible to change your personality.”可知，人的性格会发生改变。选项C“但一个人的性格并不止于此。”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据“Don’t give yourself a hard time about it all.…Keep working at it. One day you’ll see that you can turn over a new leaf and be a new you.”可知，空处应是说改变自己的性格可能很难。选项E“一夜之间改变一辈子的习惯是不容易的。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 3 Houseplants make you happy Bring the outside in to boost (使兴旺；使增长) your wellbeing (康乐). Plants aren’t just nice to look at. They can also help your health and wellbeing. This is especially true indoors. Find your perfect plant There are many different types of houseplants. There are tiny succulents and cacti, hanging plants with trailing foliage and plants that can grow more than a metre tall and wide. Your curiosity and knowledge of nature will develop as you research and learn about different plants. You will also learn about the conditions they need to thrive. 1 Plants need water, light and attention. Caring for plants teaches you how to be responsible. Rowan Hammond runs a plant and flower shop called Green and Grounded. She says looking after plants improves your attention to detail. It is a great way to gain a sense of purpose. And it is an exciting way to learn about the influence your actions have on others. 2 . They can also inspire new ideas. You’re rewarded for the love and care you give. You feel like you have achieved something when you see the plant growing and flowering. You also develop patience. You can’t make the plant grow faster. 3 Houseplants help you feel calmer and less anxious. Studies show that nature lowers stress levels and boosts your mood. Hammond says, “Surrounding yourself with foliage helps you relax and soothes (缓解) you.” Looking after plants gives you something to focus on. 4 . Plants take in the carbon dioxide we breathe out. They release oxygen, which we breathe in. This may also help you to sleep at night especially if you have a plant such as lavender (薰衣草) in your room. Some plants are medicinal. The gel (啫喱) released by snipping an aloe vera leaf (芦荟叶) soothes sunburn. On a windowsill you can grow plants to eat, such as salad leaves, tomatoes or even chillis. A．Plants are mood boosters B．Plants can boost creativity C．The good points of houseplants D．This can take your mind off worries E．Plants make our body stronger F．People may have different ideas about different plants 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了种植室内植物的益处。 1．根据下文“Plants need water, light and attention. Caring for plants teaches you how to be responsible.”并通读本段可知，此处主要讲述室内植物的优点，选项C“室内植物的优点”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据下文“They can also inspire new ideas.”可知，此处与创造力有关，选项B“植物可以激发创造力”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据下文“Houseplants help you feel calmer and less anxious. Studies show that nature lowers stress levels and boosts your mood.”可知，室内植物可以改善情绪，选项A“植物是情绪的助推器”符合语境。故选A。 4．根据上文“Looking after plants gives you something to focus on.”并结合选项可知，照顾植物可以让你专注，其导致的结果就是忘记烦恼，选项D“这可以让你忘记烦恼”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 4 Traveling by submarine (潜水艇) to enjoy the underwater world. Climbing to the top of a very high mountain. Floating in a spaceship. Extreme adventure (极限探险) tourists are always looking for the next excitement. 1 Should adventure tourism be allowed? Here are answers from four teenagers. Cindy, Indiana: Yes! Extreme adventure tourism makes it possible to encourage more people to take part in. Adventure tourism also helps protect the environment. If people have good experiences in the wild, they are more likely to donate to the protection of nature. Julie, South Korea: No! It’s not worth the risk. Extreme tourism can be bad for nature. Wildlife can be harmed. 2 Sam, U.S.A．: Yes! Adventure tourism helps people not be afraid of their fears any more. They can feel strong and have a sense of achievement. 3 They help the local tourism industry (旅游业) make more money as well. Eric, U.S.A．: No! 4 When tourists get hurt or lost, they need the help of police and rescue teams (救援队). It may cost too much to provide help. Other people might be neglected (忽视) while help is provided for tourists. A．The beauty of nature always amazes us. B．But this comes with high risks. C．Also, adventures offer more choices for family fun. D．Extreme tourism can be very dangerous and expensive. E．The rubbish left behind by tourists can pollute the environment. F．I’ve never experienced anything fearful. 【答案】1．B 2．E 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了极限探险旅游，并列举了人们对极限探险旅游的不同看法。 1．根据“Should adventure tourism be allowed?”可知，下文提出极限探险旅游是否应该被允许的问题，可推知此处是说极限探险旅游的隐患问题。选项B“但这也伴随着高风险。”符合语境。故选B。 2．根据“Extreme tourism can be bad for nature.Wildlife can be harmed”可知，上文指出极限旅游可能对自然有害，野生动物可能会受到伤害，可推知此处是描述极限探险旅游对环境的破坏。选项E“游客留下的垃圾可能会污染环境。”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“Sam, U.S.A.: Yes! ”可知，此处是Sam描述他赞成极限探险旅游的原因。选项C“此外，冒险活动为家庭娱乐提供了更多选择。”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据“When tourists get hurt or lost, they need the help of police and rescue teams”可知，此处是Eric陈述他不支持的理由，他提到了当游客受伤或迷路时，他们需要警察和救援队的帮助以及费用的问题。选项D“极限旅游可能非常危险且昂贵。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 5 Do you wonder why some kids can stay calm while others get nervous so easily? Why are some kids always happy while some feel unhappy all the time? One of the answers to these questions is personality. 1 A baby gets its blood type, genes and other physical things when it is still inside its mother. These factors (因素) make part of your personality. Besides, family life, school learning and life experiences can also decide what kind of person you are. You may not like your personality. Don’t worry. 2 If you are a person who always thinks of yourself, you can try to give others a hand and ask for nothing in return. The happiness you get from giving instead of receiving will help you change your personality. If you are very shy and don’t know how to make friends, just tell yourself to smile at others and start talking to others with warm greetings. 3 If you are a person who always does things slowly, you d better make a plan every day. Plans will make a big difference in helping you finish one task after another in time. No one is perfect. That’s why many people are trying to change. But don’t give yourself a hard time. 4 Keep working at it and one day you can turn over a new leaf and be a new person. A．Everyone likes a person with good personality. B．You are sure to have more friends than you used to do. C．People were born with different personalities. D．Making yourself happy is the most important. E．You can always try to change it and make yourself better. F．Romember “Rome is not built in a day”. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．B 4．F 【导语】本文主要介绍了影响个性的因素，以及如何改变自己的个性。 1．根据“A baby gets its blood type, genes and other physical things when it is still inside its mother. These factors (因素) make part of your personality.”可知，婴儿生来就有不同的血型、基因和其他生理特征，这些因素构成了个性的一部分。选项C“每个人生来都有不同的个性”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据“You may not like your personality. Don’t worry.”可知，你可能不喜欢自己的个性，但别担心。选项E“你可以试着改变它，让自己变得更好”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“If you are very shy and don’t know how to make friends, just tell yourself to smile at others and start talking to others with warm greetings.”可知，如果你很害羞，不知道如何交朋友，那就对别人微笑，开始用温暖的问候和别人交谈。选项B“你肯定会比之前有更多的朋友”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据“But don’t give yourself a hard time... Keep working at it and one day you can turn over a new leaf and be a new person.”可知，不要为难自己，继续努力，总有一天你会成为崭新的自己。选项F“记住‘罗马不是一天建成的’ ”符合语境。故选F。 Passage 6 The education of China has changed a lot. For middle and primary school students, they need to learn how to cook, plant vegetables. 1 The Ministry of Education (MOE) has brought out new rulers for labor education (劳动教育) in schools since the 2022 fall term. 2 Labor education helps students value (重视) hard work. It includes things like chores (家务) at home, labor at school and community volunteer services. 3 The first is for things like everyday chores. Next is productive labor (生产劳动). The third type is service work. Schools in China have traditionally put more focus on studying, and many have seen doing chores as a waste of children’s time. 4 Online, people have been busy discussing the new changes of labor education on social media. Liu Fang, a mother of 6-year-old twins in Beijing, gives strong support for labor education. For the past year, she has trained her daughters to do household chores and make simple dishes for the family. Through such education, Liu said her twins have found fun in doing chores and are more independent. A．We have trained to raise small animals. B．The new rules include three types of labor tasks. C．They also need to keep the things at home in good conditions. D．And some people think labor education can help students practice their brain. E．Students in primary and middle schools have to take courses on labor skills at least once a week. F．But according to MOE, labor education must help students develop social values and interests in labor. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．B 4．F 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国教育的变化。 1．根据“For middle and primary school students, they need to learn how to cook, plant vegetables.”可知，此处应是继续介绍中小学生需要做的事情，选项C“他们还需要把家里的东西保持良好的状态。”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据“The Ministry of Education (MOE) has brought out new rulers for labor education (劳动教育) in schools since the 2022 fall term.”可知，此处应介绍劳动教育新规定的内容，选项E“中小学生必须每周至少参加一次劳动技能课程。”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“The first is for things like everyday chores. Next is productive labor (生产劳动). The third type is service work.”可知，提到了三种劳动任务，选项B“新规定包括三种劳动任务。”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据“Schools in China have traditionally put more focus on studying, and many have seen doing chores as a waste of children’s time.”可知，此处是与传统教育作对比，选项F“但根据教育部，劳动教育必须帮助学生发展劳动中的社会价值观和兴趣。”符合语境。故选F。 题型4 五选五 Passage 1 We all love spending time by the sea. Some lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the benefits (益处) all year round. Others usually have to wait for the next vacation. 1 In the past, doctors would actually suggest spending time by the sea to their patients. And research has shown that people who live on the coast are more likely to believe their health is good compared to those living in a city. So how do we benefit, exactly? Well, to start with, it’s great for our mental health. Scientists have discovered that we have something called a blue mind. They have shown that watching, listening to the waves or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down. 2 This is why people who have trouble sleeping are often told to listen to recordings of the sound of waves hitting the beach to help them relax at bedtime. 3 We go out a lot more when we’re on holiday by the sea. We often become more active on holidays and people who live on the coast are usually more active too. 4 Walking on sand requires more effort than on the pavement. And the sea air is good for people with breathing problems too. There is less pollution in the air near the ocean and in autumn and winter the air is fresher. This is healthier than the dry air in homes with central heating. It has even been found that the chemicals in sea water may help us have healthy skin. 5 We look forward so much to having our next one! A．And if you take your walks on the beach, this is a lot better. B．The sound of them can help us relax and feel free from stress. C．Being by the sea is also good for our physical health. D．Most of us would say we feel healthier by the ocean. E．Naturally we often feel so great at the end of a seaside holiday. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了海边生活对身心健康的益处。 1．根据“In the past, doctors would actually suggest spending time by the sea to their patients.”可知，此处是描述人们对海边健康益处的普遍感受，选项D“我们大多数人会说在海边感觉更健康”符合，故选D。 2．根据“listening to the waves or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down”可知，此处是说明海浪声的具体作用，选项B“海浪声能帮助我们放松并缓解压力”符合，故选B。 3．根据后文“We go out a lot more when we’re on holiday by the sea”可知，此处转入对身体健康的讨论，选项C“海边生活对我们的身体健康也有好处”符合，故选C。 4．根据“Walking on sand requires more effort than on the pavement”可知，此处是补充说明沙滩行走的额外益处，选项A“如果你在沙滩上散步，效果会更好”符合，故选A。 5．根据“We look forward so much to having our next one!”可知，此处是总结海边假期的感受，选项E“自然我们常在海边假期结束时感到无比愉悦”符合，故选E。 Passage 2 Every culture produces men and women with sharp minds who spend their days thinking about the world and how to live a good and happy life. 1 Born in 551 BC, Confucius, Kong Zi, has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture in history and his philosophical ideas are widely known. Although he was raised in a poor family, he visited famous scholars and learned a lot. He developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. 2 First, he said we should respect the king. Next, we should do everything possible to respect each other. Finally, he believed that we can have a really good and happy life if we learn to live in harmony (和谐). This means that we should try to find a way to live peacefully both with each other and with the natural world. 3 His friends and followers collected them after his death. Slowly, people everywhere accepted his wisdom. 4 For example, one of his famous sayings is: “What you know, you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.” Confucius was a great teacher as well and developed education for ordinary (普通的) people. He traveled around to promote his political thinking but failed. But he never gave up. He is a great Chinese spiritual leader. Over the last 2,000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world. 5 A．Now his wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries. B．It is regarded as the symbol of Chinese culture. C．However, none of his wise sayings were written down while he was alive. D．They are the philosophers. E．Confucius found three main truths about how to live a good life. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了孔子的生平、哲学思想及其影响。 1．根据“Every culture produces men and women with sharp minds who spend their days thinking about the world and how to live a good and happy life.”可知，此处应说明这些人的身份，D项“他们是哲学家。”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“First, he said we should respect the king ... This means that we should try to find a way to live peacefully both with each other and with the natural world.”可知，本段列举了孔子的思想，E项“孔子发现了如何过好生活的三个主要真理。”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“His friends and followers collected them after his death.”可知，他的朋友和追随者在他去世后收集了他的言论，由此推知，孔子生前没有写下这些言论，C项“然而，在他活着的时候，他的智慧名言没有一句被记录下来。”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据“Slowly, people everywhere accepted his wisdom.”可知，此处应表明孔子的名言的影响，A项“现在他的智慧名言已经影响了不同国家的许多人。”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据“He is a great Chinese spiritual leader. Over the last 2,000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world.”可知，此处总结孔子的影响，B项“它被认为是中国文化的象征。”符合语境。故选B。 Passage 3 Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun. 1 It can make you feel good too! How can you help? 2 For example, UNICEF or the World Wildlife Fund. You can help charities by giving your time, giving money or giving things that you own. You can also help people or places you know. Volunteering 3 Some ways of volunteering are: visiting old people to talk to them or help them walking dogs at an animal shelter cleaning up a park 4 Fund-raising is when you collect money to help others. Some ways of fund-raising are: making cakes or biscuits to sell doing a sponsored (赞助) activity. For example, family and friends give you money if you finish a long walk. Donating Donating is when you give your things to help others. 5 giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people. giving your old books to a library. So, what can you do to help others? A．Some ways of donating are: B．You can help people, animals or the environment. C．Charities are organizations that help others. D．Volunteering is when you give your time to help others. E．Fund-raising. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．E 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了帮助他人的几种方式，包括志愿服务、筹款和捐赠等。 1．根据“Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun…It can make you feel good too! How can you help?”并结合选项可推知，此处需要填入帮助的对象或方式，选项B“你可以帮助人、动物或环境。”符合语境。故选B。 2．根据“UNICEF or the World Wildlife Fund”可知，此处与慈善机构有关，选项C“慈善机构是帮助他人的组织。”符合语境。故选C。 3．根据“Volunteering”可知，此处与志愿服务有关，选项D“志愿服务是指你花时间帮助别人。”符合语境。故选D。 4．根据“Fund-raising is when you collect money to help others”可知，此处与筹款有关，选项E“筹款。”符合语境。故选E。 5．根据“Donating is when you give your things to help others.”以及下文可知，此处需要填入捐赠的具体方式，选项A“捐赠的方式有：”符合语境。故选A。 Passage 4 Octopuses (章鱼) are famous for their round bodies, big eyes, and eight arms. There are many different types of octopuses, but all are alike (相似的) in one way. 1 Octopuses can change their appearance in less than a second to look like rocks, plants, or even other animals. 2 An octopus can disguise itself in 3 ways. 3 An octopus’s skin has special cells called chromatophores (色素细胞). These cells are filled with yellow, brown, and red pigment. When an octopus moves its muscles a certain way, the cells become large and produce colorful spots and other patterns on its skin. Chromatophores can also reflect light. In blue light, for example, an octopus’s skin will look blue. In white light, its skin will look white. With these cells, an octopus can produce many different skin colors and patterns. An octopus can also change its skin texture (质地). When the octopus moves its muscles, its skin can go from smooth to spiky (尖刺状). It might then look like a plant, or coral (珊瑚). Another way an octopus disguises itself is by changing its shape. 4 One type of octopus can change its form to look like other sea creatures—especially dangerous ones, such as sea snakes. Why are octopuses so good at disguising themselves? They have to be. The ocean is not a safe place for them. 5 Many predators (捕食者) want to eat them—and they can eat them whole. To survive (生存), octopuses have developed the amazing ability to change their appearance very quickly in order to hide from predators. 根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。 A．Some, for example, roll their bodies into balls so they look like rocks. B．They are masters (大师) of disguise (伪装). C．Octopuses have no bones in their bodies, so they are like large pieces of meat. D．One is by using color. E．How do they do this? 【答案】1．B 2．E 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了章鱼如何通过改变颜色、皮肤质地和形状来伪装自己，以及它们伪装的原因——躲避捕食者以求生存。 1．根据下文“Octopuses can change their appearance in less than a second to look like rocks, plants, or even other animals.”可推知，章鱼是伪装大师。选项B“它们是伪装大师。”符合语境，故选B。 2．根据上文“Octopuses can change their appearance in less than a second to look like rocks, plants, or even other animals.”以及下文“An octopus can disguise itself in 3 ways.”可知，上文提到章鱼能快速改变外貌，下文开始解释章鱼伪装的三种方式，因此空处应是一个过渡句，询问章鱼是如何做到的。选项E“它们是怎么做到的？”符合语境，故选E。 3．根据上文“An octopus can disguise itself in 3 ways.”和下文“ An octopus’s skin has special cells called chromatophores (色素细胞). These cells are filled with yellow, brown, and red pigment...With these cells, an octopus can produce many different skin colors and patterns.”可推知，章鱼的一种伪装方式是变色。选项D“一种是通过使用颜色。”符合语境，故选D。 4．根据上文“Another way an octopus disguises itself is by changing its shape.”可知，章鱼伪装的另一种方式是改变形状。因此空处应是一个具体例子，说明章鱼如何改变形状伪装。选项A“例如，一些章鱼把它们的身体卷成球，这样它们看起来就像石头一样。”符合语境，故选A。 5．根据下文“Many predators (捕食者) want to eat them—and they can eat them whole.”可推知，章鱼没有骨头，容易被捕食者视为一大块肉，整个吞下它们。选项C“章鱼的身体里没有骨头，所以它们就像大块的肉。”符合语境，故选C。 Passage 5 In life, it’s important for you to express your thoughts clearly. Also, another thing you should learn to express clearly is your feeling. 1 “Happiness” is a great feeling that comes when you are happy with your situation. When you receive a present that you like, you feel happy. “Sadness” has to do with dissatisfaction (不满) with a result. 2 There are different degrees of sadness. Deeper sadness, however, happens when you experience a bad situation that has a long-lasting influence. “Fear” is another word to describe a feeling. 3 You may feel it when facing an emotional threat (威胁) as well. For example, a physical threat that might make you feel fear is a dog or a car. However, you might also feel fear if you face the threat of losing something valuable. 4 This kind of feeling is triggered (触发) when you face the threat of harm or danger. For example, if someone copies your answers in a test, you will feel angry. You may feel surprised when you experience something unexpected. 5 In other cases, this kind of feeling refers to something unhappy, in which cases it’s more like a shock. A．If you are not happy with y our situation, you will feel sad. B．Fear isn’t just felt when you face physical (身体上的) danger. C．“Anger” is a strong emotion that you feel if someone hurts you or someone you value. D．Here, we will go through some of the most common words for feelings and emotions (情绪). E．For example, if you enter a room and people come out with a cake, you might have this feeling. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何清晰表达情感，并详细解释了快乐、悲伤、恐惧、愤怒和惊讶等常见情绪的定义及实例。 1．根据上文“Also, another thing you should learn to express clearly is your feeling.”提到要学会清楚表达感受，下文分别介绍了不同的感受和情绪。选项D“在这里，我们将了解一些最常见的表达感受和情绪的词汇。”起到了承上启下的作用，引出下文对各种感受和情绪词汇的介绍，符合语境。故选D。 2．根据上文“‘Sadness’ has to do with dissatisfaction with a result.”提到悲伤与对结果的不满有关，选项A“如果你对自己的处境不满意，你会感到悲伤。”进一步说明了对处境不满意会导致悲伤，与上文衔接紧密。故选A。 3．根据上文“‘Fear’ is another word to describe a feeling.”以及下文“You may feel it when facing an emotional threat as well.”可知，这里在说恐惧这种感觉不仅在面对身体危险时会有，面对情感威胁时也会有。选项B“恐惧不只是在你面对身体上的危险时才会感觉到。”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据下文“For example, if someone copies your answers in a test, you will feel angry.”可知，这里在说愤怒这种情绪，选项C“‘愤怒’是当有人伤害了你或你所珍视的人时你会感受到的一种强烈情绪。”符合语境，引出下文对愤怒情绪的举例说明。故选C。 5．根据上文“You may feel surprised when you experience something unexpected.”提到了惊讶这种情绪，选项E“例如，如果你进入一个房间，人们拿着一个蛋糕出来，你可能会有这种感觉。”通过具体例子说明了在什么情况下会有惊讶这种感觉，与上文相呼应。故选E。 Passage 6 Do you know dragons? They are a symbol of China. Have you watched the dragon dance? How much do you know about it? 1 In Chinese culture, the dragon dance is a form of traditional dance. In the dance, a team of people carry the dragon and perform wonderful dances. Like the lion dance, this traditional dance has spread all over China and the whole world. The history of the dragon dance 2 It was started by the Chinese who had great respect (尊重) for the dragon. The dragon dance was already a popular event in the Song Dynasty. At that time, people could often see it during important festivals. In the Qing Dynasty, the Dragon Dance Team of Fuzhou was invited to give a performance in Beijing. 3 4 In the past, people used wood, bamboo and a special cloth to make dragons. So they were always quite heavy. However, in modern times, dragons are much lighter because they are made of much lighter materials. 5 It can be 25 to 35 meters long for acrobatic (杂技的) acts, and up to 50 to 70 meters long for quite large parades (游行) because people believe that the longer the dragon is, the more luck it will bring. A small group can’t control a very long dragon because it requires great strength (力量) and special skills. A．The dragon dance itself began in the Han Dynasty. B．And the emperor was quite glad to see the performance. C．A dragon can be of different lengths. D．What’s the dragon dance? E．What do dragons look like? 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．E 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国民间传统文化活动舞龙以及龙的演变情况。 1．根据“In Chinese culture, the dragon dance is a form of traditional dance.”可知，此处是问什么是舞龙，选项D“什么是舞龙？”符合，故选D。 2．根据“The history of the dragon dance”以及“The dragon dance was already a popular event in the Song Dynasty.”可知，此处是介绍舞龙起源于哪个朝代，选项A“舞龙始于汉代。”符合，故选A。 3．根据“In the Qing Dynasty, the Dragon Dance Team of Fuzhou was invited to give a performance in Beijing.”可知，此处是介绍对这个表演的评价，选项B“皇帝很高兴看到表演。”符合，故选B。 4．根据“In the past, people used wood, bamboo and a special cloth to make dragons...because they are made of much lighter materials.”可知，此处是介绍龙的样子，选项E“龙长什么样子？”符合，故选E。 5．根据“It can be 25 to 35 meters long for acrobatic (杂技的) acts, and up to 50 to 70 meters long”可知，此处是介绍龙的长度不同，选项C“龙可以有不同的长度。”符合，故选C。 题型5 五选四 Passage 1 The first China-Central Asia Summit (中国—中亚峰会) was held in Xi’an, China on 18 May and 19 May. Xi’an was the capital of the Tang Dynasty (called Chang’an then) and the starting point of the Silk Road. As one of the most international cities in the world at that time, Chang’an had over 1 million people in the city. Among them, about 20,000 people were foreigners. 1 . They brought their goods, arts, food and fashion. Fashionable clothes Foreign clothes were popular in Chang’an. They always had close-fitting sleeves (窄袖) and turn-down collars (翻领). Central Asian and Persian people wore these kinds of clothes. 2 . 3 In Chang’an, there were many kinds of food. People brought them on the Silk Road. Hubing, a popular street food in the city, was one of them. It’s a kind of pancake with sesame seeds (芝麻粒) on it. Travellers on the Silk Road liked to eat it and brought it to Chang’an. Colorful arts 4 . They could whirl (旋转) very fast on a small carpet. Everyone in the city enjoyed the dance. Many musicians from Central Asia liked playing the harp (竖琴) and pipa better. A．Delicious food B．People in Chang’an liked to wear them, too C．All kinds of goods D．Dancers from Central Asia were big stars in Chang’an E．Most of them came a long way along the Silk Road 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了唐朝的西安，包括服装、食物和艺术。 1．根据“They brought their goods, arts, food and fashion.”可知，指他们带着货物走在丝绸之路上。选项E“他们中的大多数人沿着丝绸之路走了很长的路”符合语境。故选E。 2．根据“Central Asian and Persian people wore these kinds of clothes.”可知，此处在介绍中亚人和波斯人穿这种衣服。选项B“长安人也喜欢穿它们”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据“In Chang’an, there were many kinds of food.”可知，本段在介绍美味的食物。选项A“美味的食物”符合语境。故选A。 4．根据“They could whirl (旋转) very fast on a small carpet. Everyone in the city enjoyed the dance.”可知，此处在介绍跳舞的人。选项D“来自中亚的舞者是长安的大明星”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 2 When a young elephant is born, it stands quickly on its feet. It drinks milk from its mother for a few years. 1 She teaches it many things. The mother elephant is very important to a young elephant. Elephants travel a lot. 2 A young elephant can be washed downriver. Or it can fall into a hole. When a young elephant is separated (分开) from its mother, it becomes an orphan (孤儿). Sometimes a young elephant becomes an orphan because its mother has been killed. In the wild, a young elephant needs its mother. It can’t live without her. 3 Some people, called keepers, take care of the orphan elephants in a park. The keepers take care of the elephants until they can take care of themselves. 4 The keepers need to teach a young elephant how to feed. To make it more comfortable, they rest its nose against a huge coat, which feels a little like its mother. In the wild, a young elephant will go under its mother to find protection from the sun. In the park, the keepers put an umbrella over them. Orphan elephants don’t forget where they were cared for. A．Without its mother, it can get sick. B．Sometimes they have to cross rivers. C．Now, the number of wild elephants is increasing. D．During this time, the mother elephant stays close to her baby. E．Then the keepers take the elephants back to the wild. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述小象在成长过程中对母象的依赖，以及成为孤儿后由人类照顾并最终回归野外的过程。 1．根据“It drinks milk from its mother for a few years”可知，小象喝母乳的几年间，母象会陪伴在身边。选项D“在此期间，母象会紧挨着她的孩子”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“Elephants travel a lot”和“A young elephant can be washed downriver”可知，象群迁徙时会遇到冲到下游等危险。选项B“有时它们不得不渡过河流”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据“In the wild, a young elephant needs its mother. It can’t live without her”可知小象离不开母亲，后文应补充具体后果。选项A“没有母亲，它可能会生病”与上下文逻辑连贯。故选A。 4．根据“The keepers take care of the elephants until they can take care of themselves”可知，照顾结束后需放归自然。选项E“然后管理员将大象送回野外”符合文意。故选E。 Passage 3 No one expected that Baduanjin would become popular among young Chinese people. In the past couple of years, an online teaching video of Baduanjin, a form of Qigong, has been played for more than 10 million times. “I have been doing Baduanjin for about four months. 1 I like Baduanjin very much because it gives me a much healthier lifestyle,” a young man commented (评论). Baduanjin is one of the oldest health and fitness methods in China, originally created over 800 years ago during the Song Dynasty. Its name is made up of two parts, namely “baduan” and “jin”. 2 And the second part refers to the stretch (舒展) and grace of the movements. Compared to sports such as ball games or swimming, Baduanjin is slow and usually played with relaxing music, so it used to be considered as a sport for the elders. 3 It helps kill their neck and back pain after long working hours while not requiring much effort, time and space. Sun Yuxuan, a college student majoring in martial arts, has also noticed the rising popularity of Baduanjin. The 21-year-old girl has been teaching other students to practice for over three years. They started with 20 members in 2019 and the group has 45 members now. “I didn’t expect that it could attract so many young people. I guess that’s because they receive real benefits from the sport. 4 ” she said. A．It helps me sleep better and get stronger. B．Every member in the group is very active. C．The first part refers to eight separate movements. D．Baduanjin has been spread worldwide by young Chinese people. E．Gradually, however, many young people have realized the advantages of the sport. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．E 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了八段锦的起源以及它的好处。 1．根据“I like Baduanjin very much because it gives me a much healthier lifestyle”可知，此处讲述它带来了什么样的健康生活，A选项“它帮助我睡得更好，变得更强壮”符合，故选A。 2．根据“And the second part”可知，此处应介绍第一部分是什么，C选项“第一部分指的是八个独立的动作”符合，故选C。 3．根据“It helps kill their neck and back pain after long working hours while not requiring much effort, time and space.”可知，此处介绍这项运动的优势，E选项“然而，许多年轻人慢慢地开始意识到这项运动的优势”符合，故选E。 4．根据“They started with 20 members in 2019 and the group has 45 members now.”及“I didn’t expect that it could attract so many young people. I guess that’s because they receive real benefits from the sport.”可知，此处提到了小组的成员。B选项“这个小组的每个成员都很活跃”符合，故选B。 Passage 4 In fact, a lot of languages can still be learned best in more relaxing situations where students are having fun. Here are some suggestions. ★ 1 If you live in an area filled with English speakers, get students out of the classroom. Put them among other English speakers: Students may not speak to strangers, but they’ll hear conversations and may begin to understand how the words learned in the classroom are actually used in everyday life. ★Let their guard (警惕) down. One difficult thing for learners is that they don’t have confidence. Fun activities, especially those outside of the classroom, give students a chance to feel relaxed. 2 It may take a bit of time in the beginning, but once students get into it, they’ll start to get confidence. ★Make use of English media. Most recorded language instruction (指导) is pretty boring. 3 They will hear common expressions and more everyday conversations in the movie. If they’re not sure about anything they hear, you can turn it into a new lesson in the classroom. ★Hear or use English in situations. Casual conversations give learners the chance to hear or use English in situations. In different situations, they can talk about their favorite films, super stars and any successful or famous person freely. They will show interest in learning English if they use English to talk about anything they like. 4 Everyone can master new knowledge or skills better if he has fun learning. A．Communicate with strangers. B．You can let your students see a movie in English. C．Many learners are not interested in English at first. D．These activities help students speak more freely. E．Interest is the best teacher in life. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．E 【导语】本文主要给出了一些学习英语的建议。 1．根据“Students may not speak to strangers, but they’ll hear conversations and may begin to understand how the words learned in the classroom are actually used in everyday life.”可知，此处提到与陌生人交流的重要性，选项A“与陌生人交流。”符合语境。故选A。 2．根据“Fun activities, especially those outside of the classroom, give students a chance to feel relaxed.”可知，这些活动让学生更放松并更容易表达，选项D“这些活动帮助学生更自由地说话。”符合语境。故选D。 3．根据“They will hear common expressions and more everyday conversations in the movie.”可知，此处的这个建议是看英语电影，选项B“你可以让你的学生看英语电影。”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据“They will show interest in learning English if they use English to talk about anything they like.”可知，此处应该引出对学习的兴趣，最终强调兴趣，选项E“兴趣是人生最好的老师。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 5 Is the summer holiday long enough to turn life for the better? Every person has his own talents and interests. 1 Organize a clean-up program. People often throw litter in the place where there is already litter. 2 You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood. A clean and tidy neighborhood will be worth the work. 3 Share your favorite books with them. Besides, you may read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. The project is also a good way to welcome newcomers. At the same time, you may find new friends with similar hobbies. Show your love to the old. Our city has some old people’s homes. Without children around them, the old people there might feel lonely once in a while. Maybe they need your help. In fact, you can do a lot for them. For example, you can talk with them or play games with them. 4 A two-month summer vacation isn’t that long, but it’s enough to make a difference. A．This leaves the community in a mess. B．Make new friends and learn about them. C．Set up a reading project with your friends. D．Listening to them carefully is also a good idea. E．Find something you care about, and you will see the difference. 【答案】1．E 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文就暑假可以做什么来产生影响给出一些建议。 1．根据“Is the summer holiday long enough to turn life for the better? Every person has his own talents and interests”以及结合后文，可知此处应是倡议如何让暑假生活变得更好，选项E“找到你关心的事情，你就会看到不同。”符合，故选E。 2．根据“You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood.”可知此处提到了在社区捡垃圾，选项A“这导致整个社区陷入脏乱。”符合，故选A。 3．根据“Share your favorite books with them.”可知此处提到了阅读，选项C“与你的朋友一起发起一个阅读项目。”符合，故选C。 4．根据“For example, you can talk with them or play games with them.”可知此处讲述了关爱老人的具体活动，选项D“仔细听他们说也是一个好主意。”符合，故选D。 Passage 6 A Map of Wild Animals If you love wild animals, you’re going to find “Wild World” a wonderful gift. With this map, artist Anton Thomas takes us on a zoological (动物学的) journey around the world. Take an interest in wild world. “I’ve imagined ‘Wild World’ since childhood,” Thomas says. The artist was born in New Zealand. 1 “I also remember watching nature documentaries (纪录片). I had feeling of respect for nature and was encouraged to protect it,” he continued. 2 The “Wild World” protected in July 2020. “I didn’t have a plan; I just wanted a world map with some animals,” Thomas says. “Not until six months later did I begin to understand how difficult it was.” Have a long and difficult research. 3 He spent a lot of time researching animal habitats (栖息地) and physical geography. The whole piece is hand-drawn in colored pencil and pen. It took him three years to complete from start to finish. 4 These animals spread across all seven continents (大洲) and five oceans. “I hope that such a map will help increase love for our planet,” Thomas explains. “‘Wild World’ is a place that is still present. It’s a world that can still be cared for and protected.” A．Fall in love with wild animals. B．Start to make a wild animal map. C．You can see 1,642 animals on the map. D．He grew up in an area of outstanding natural beauty. E．The artist wanted to make the map as exact as possible. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．E 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了艺术家Anton Thomas对“野生世界”的地图制作。 1．根据“‘I’ve imagined ‘Wild World’ since childhood,’ Thomas says. The artist was born in New Zealand.”可知，托马斯从小就想象“野生世界”，并且他出生在新西兰。选项D“他在一个自然美景突出的地区长大”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“The ‘Wild World’ protected in July 2020.”以及“I didn’t have a plan; I just wanted a world map with some animals”可知，“野生世界”在2020年7月被保护，他只是想要一张有一些动物的世界地图。选项B“开始制作野生动物地图”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据“He spent a lot of time researching animal habitats (栖息地) and physical geography.”可知，他花了很多时间研究动物栖息地和自然地理，选项E“这位艺术家想让地图尽可能准确”符合语境。故选E。 4．根据“These animals spread across all seven continents (大洲) and five oceans.”可知，这些动物分布在七大洲和五大洋，选项C“你可以在地图上看到1642种动物”符合语境。故选C。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题10 阅读还原 5大常考题型 题型1 七选五 题型4 五选五 题型2 六选五 题型5 五选四 题型3 六选四 题型1 七选五 Passage 1 What are you expected to do when you meet Chinese people for the first time? 1 No! Because of COVID-19, now most Chinese people would refuse to shake hands with you. We prefer to greet other people by just saying “Hello” or “nihao”. Let me introduce some new Chinese customs to you. ◆Make sure you always wear a mask (口罩) in public places. 2 It can also protect the people around you. ◆In China, you are not allowed to enter some public places without your health QR code (健康码). So if you want to take the subway or go to the supermarket, bring the mobile phone with you and show your health QR code to the staff person before entering. 3 ◆When you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, mind your table manners. 3 It’ll make them angry. For now, it is getting more and more popular to use the serving chopsticks (公筷). They can keep us away from illness. 5 Learning these new customs can help you behave properly in different situations. In a word, when in Rome, do as Romans do. 根据短文内容，从下面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A．Are you expected to shake hands? B．Are masks expensive in China? C．It can prevent you from virus such as the flu or cold. D．If you need to go to the hospital, you must show it first, too. E．It’s polite to let the older people start eating first. F．It’s impolite to point at people with your chopsticks. G．It may be strange at first, but you’ll gradually get used to eating with them. Passage 2 1 Why do they survive the hard times when others are overcome by them? Why do they win when others lose? The answer is very simple. 2 Yes, every living person has problems. Accept that fact. Every mountain has a peak (顶峰). Every valley has its low point. Life has its ups and downs. No one is up all the time, and neither are they down all the time. Problems do end. They are all solved in time. 3 The choice is up to you. You may not have chosen your hard time, but you can choose how you will react (作出反应) to it. The positive (积极的) solution to a problem may need courage. When you control your reaction to the seemingly uncontrollable problem of life, then in fact you do control the problem’s effect on you. 4 That’s the bottom line. What will you let this problem do to you? It can make you better or bitter. It all depends on you. Storms always give way to the sun. 5 Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw. Your problem will be solved. A．What is the secret of successful people? B．It’s difficult for you to solve the problem. C．You may not be able to control the times, but you can compose (调节) your action. D．It’s how they treat their problems. E．Spring always comes after winter. F．Your reaction to the problem is the last word! G．It depends on your attitude. Passage 3 Are you interested in the popular TV series Meet Yourself (《有风的地方》)? It shows the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in Dali, Yunnan Province. 1 House painting. 2 It is deeply influenced by Han culture. It connects the strength of northern buildings with the beauty of southern buildings. The painting of these houses has greatly shown the specialty of houses and the healthy national spirit of the Bai people. Wood carving (木雕). Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years. It has rich cultural meanings. The carving often uses patterns like flowers, plants and dragons. This kind of wood carving is usually used in people’s buildings. 3 Tie-dyeing (扎染). Tie-dyeing is an old dyeing skill with a long history. 4 But now, tie-dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags, sold at home and abroad. 5 Flower cake is one of the most popular snacks in Yunnan Province. It has a history of more than 300 years. Even the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong was its big fan. The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in it. A．Flower cake. B．Special dessert. C．Let’s take a look at a few things. D．They are fascinating paintings and of great importance. E．Each piece of wood carving carries great efforts from the masters. F．It started as early as in the Tang Dynasty for a small part of people. G．The painting of the Bai people’s house is the symbol of the Bai culture. Passage 4 How can you hear a lot of English when you’re not in an English-speaking country or a family? You can listen to the English language radio in most countries. Two of the best radio stations are the BBC World Service and the Voice of America. 1 You can find information about times and frequencies (频率) for your country on the Internet. To be able to listen to the radio on the Internet, you’ll need to have a special program called “player” installed (安装) in your computer. Most people use two players—the Real Player and the Windows Media Player. Don’t worry. 2 And you may already have them installed in your computer. Songs in English are everywhere, even on foreign-language radio and TV stations. Listen to them often. But choose the ones that are not too difficult. 3 Some pop songs are very unclear and are difficult to understand! Many cities have cinemas that show films in English, usually with subtitles (字幕). 4 If you need to read the subtitles, at least you’ll be hearing English even if you don’t understand it. Try to make friends with English-speaking people so that you can practice your English through conversation. 5 And if you don’t have a lot of time to go out and meet people at least you can talk a little by telephone. A．Both these players are free. B．Make it a habit to go to see the movies. C．They should be slow and with real words sung clearly. D．Both of them have special programs for English learners. E．Finally, don’t worry if you don’t understand everything you hear. F．This will practice your speaking as well as your listening. G．And very soon you made progress without even thinking about it. Passage 5 School is really important for us. It’s a time to learn new things and make friends. Here are some ways to make your school year wonderful. 1. Take part in after-school activities. You can join the art club, the sports team or other groups. 1 You might find something you really like and make new friends at the same time. 2. Be nice to your teachers. They can help you a lot with your studies. 2 They can also give you good advice when you have problems. So, talk to them often. 3. Manage your time well. There are classes, homework and other things to do. 3 Make a timetable and follow it. This can make you finish your tasks on time. 4. Try your best in your studies. Don’t be afraid of difficulties. Working hard in class can help you get better grades. 4 Your parents will be happy and proud of you. 5. 5 Having a good time at school is really great. Have fun with your classmates at school. These good times will be in your memory forever. A．They can teach you knowledge and skills. B．This will make you learn more and do better. C．You should choose the activities you enjoy. D．Enjoy your school life. E．Your body and mind will be very healthy. F．It’s important to have a balance between study and play. G．You need to know what to do first and plan your time carefully. Passage 6 The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar (农历的) calendar. 1 . Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty. 2 . Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, 3 , people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles (谜语). The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao, 4 . Sweet dumplings are usually made happily by a group of friends or family members. In old times, the Lantern Festival was also sweet for young couples. 5 . A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this: Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood, in the dim (暗淡的) light. A．when the lanterns slowly rise into the air B．but in southern China they’re named tangyuan C．Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival D．It’s a wonderful time for the family to get together E．Some people are good at guessing lantern riddles F．Watching the lanterns is one of the main traditions G．Watching lanterns gave them a chance (机会) to meet each other 题型2 六选五 Passage 1 There is a small thing we use every day. We usually put it in the bathroom. Without it, we might have tooth problems. Can you guess what it is? Yes, it’s the toothbrush. 1 According to some research, before toothbrushes appeared, the ancient Chinese people cleaned their teeth with some small tree branches. 2 It might be the world’s earliest form of toothbrushes. As time went by the forms of toothbrushes changed. 3 Imagine that you travel back to hundreds of years ago and brush your teeth comfortably. It sounds fantastic, doesn’t it? Around the 15th century, the Chinese toothbrush found its way into Europe. 4 The invention of toothbrushes was not as famous as that of paper-making, but it was very useful in daily life. Today we have a good habit of brushing teeth. 5 A．For example, people chose horse-tail hair instead of pig hair because pig hair was too hard. B．But do you know anything about its history? C．It became popular among local people soon. D．About 800 years ago, people made a kind of brush with pig hair and bamboo. E．We should thank the ancient Chinese for it. F．Toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth. Passage 2 The British are well known for their great love of tea. 1 Tea is drunk by all classes (阶层) of people. But tea does not grow in Britain. Tea is mainly grown in India and China. 2 Tea arrived in London in the 1600s. At this time British ships were touring around the world. 3 It was not long before green tea was available. However, this was only available to rich people. At the beginning of the 1700s, the number of tea arriving in Britain increased step by step. In the 1800s, tea was still a product enjoyed only by rich people. 4 To avoid feeling hungry between lunch and dinner, they like drinking tea with a snack around 4 p.m. In the late 1800s, the price of tea dropped rapidly as more tea began to arrive on ships from India and China. 5 Tearooms—shops where you could buy and drink tea—started to appear across the country. People enjoyed drinking tea and socializing (社交) in these places. At the start of the 20th century, the British began to make tea in their homes whenever they felt like it. A．And they found the drink by accident in China. B．It was no longer a drink just for rich people. C．At this time they began to have afternoon tea. D．It was accepted widely around the whole world. E．So, how did it become an important part of British culture? F．The average (平均的) person in the UK drinks around 1.9kg of tea every year. Passage 3 Leopards (非洲豹) are part of the cat family. A leopard’s body is built for hunting (狩猎). It has a powerful body and can run at speeds of up to 57 kilometers per hour. It is also an excellent swimmer and climber and can jump far. 1 This helps it keep balanced (平衡) and lets it turn quickly. 2 Each of them has its own area where it lives and, although it often shares parts of it, it tries to avoid others. Their hunting and feeding habits are also quite unique. They often pull their food up into the trees so that they can keep it safe. A leopard will often leave its food up in the tree for days and return only when it’s hungry! Mother leopards give birth to two or three little leopard at a time. The mother leopard takes great care of her cubs, teaching them essential hunting and survival skills as they grow. 3 Some people believe that the bones and whiskers (细须) of leopards can make sick people get better. Many leopards are killed each year for their fur and other body parts. 4 To save leopards, we need to take action. Governments need to make and carry out laws and stop illegal animal trading. Setting up more protected areas is a must to keep leopards safe. These protected areas can provide a safe haven for leopards to live and breed. 5 When they know leopards are important for the ecosystem, they’ll support protection. Only by working together can we make sure these wonderful leopards can survive and thrive. A．Adult leopards live alone. B．Educating local people is also important. C．Leopard’s tail is just about as long as its entire body. D．This is one reason why the leopard is an endangered animal. E．They were found in the wild in many areas around the world. F．By the time they are two years old they will be able to live on their own. Passage 4 AI chatbots like ChatGPT 4 make it easy to write emails quickly. 1 One of the main problems is the “water footprint.” This means the total water the AI uses during its lifetime. AI systems need data centers, which have servers (服务器) that keep and manage information. 2 Engineers use cold water to cool them down. Data centers run all day and night, so they use lots of water. The Washington Post says that for each 100-word email, ChatGPT 4 uses about 519 milliliters (毫升) of water. 3 In one year, ChatGPT 4 uses over 435 million liters of water just to write emails. This is enough water for a normal US family to use for over 1,000 years! Data centers also need a lot of electricity (电). Writing a 100-word email uses 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity. This could power 14 LED lights for an hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT 4 uses over 120,000 megawatt (瓦)-hours of electricity to help write work emails. 4 Before the chatbot is used, it already has a “carbon footprint.” Training ChatGPT 3 made about 502 tons of carbon. This is the same as what 112 cars would make in a year. Also, building data centers sends CO2 into the air. 5 Microsoft uses cold metal plates with cold water to cool equipment, saving water. Natural energy helps too. For example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin uses solar power (太阳能). These efforts can help reduce the environmental harm caused by AI. A．When servers work, they get hot. B．That’s a bit more than one water bottle. C．Companies are now trying to make AI greener. D．But they have a big influence on the environment. E．With the chatbot, people’s life becomes more convenient. F．This is enough power for all homes in Washington DC for 20 days. Passage 5 Once you go back to school, it’s time to get your brain back into learning. But have you ever felt uninterested in your study? Or have you ever found it hard to sit down and study? 1 ★ 2 You may consider that you need to be busy all the time in order to be efficient (高效的). 3 It will distract (分散) your attention and memory. So, just try to do one thing at a time and take breaks from time to time. This will help you stay focused and improve your overall productivity. ★Get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep helps improve your memory and health, and makes you more efficient. Sleep helps to improve attention, thinking ability and problem-solving ability. Sleep is also the time when your brain processes all the thoughts you had during the day. 4 ★Try some green plants and fresh air. People can work more efficiently when there are plants in workplaces. Green plants can relax our brains. 5 Why not take a walk outdoors to clear your head? Maybe you’ll have a better idea in a different environment. All in all, by following these tips above, you may improve your learning efficiency. Remember to take care of your physical and mental well-being to achieve your goals. Good luck with your studies! A．Ask your teachers for help. B．Do one thing at a time. C．Here are some ways to help you to become more efficient in study. D．Moreover, fresh and flowing air can also help our brains keep active. E．But taking on too many tasks can actually have the opposite result. F．It allows our brains to connect more to our daily experiences. Passage 6 Changes are a part of our life. 1 . Finding ways to accept and solve these changes can make them easier and less troubling. Here are some ways to deal with changes. Prepare yourself well No matter what kinds of changes you are facing, you should prepare yourself for the new situation. 2 . And then find some ways to learn more about problems you will face. Think carefully about why you made all the choices before taking action. Keep your mind clear so that you can achieve your goals with less time and energy. 3 . The way you think about changes plays an important role in deciding how well you deal with them. Negative (消极的) thinking ways can influence your ability to pay attention to positive (积极的) things. You may not believe your problem-solving ability when you have had thoughts. 4 . See changes as chances A change is an important chance. 5 . And it can help you understand your past decisions and ideas. Changes can let you learn new skills, meet new people, and experience new things. A．Change what you want B．Change how you think C．But it is hard to face changes D．It can help you look back on your past life E．Think about what the new situation will be F．Try to be a positive thinker and things will go well 题型3 六选四 Passage 1 We often have arguments (争论) in all relationships. But that is not always a bad thing. Sometimes we can choose to be in a win-win situation. 1 . The following suggestions might help you. Treat each other with respect. If your friend calls your names or makes fun of you, tell him or her to stop. 2 , walk away and tell him or her you do not want to talk any more. Respect has to be won and if you want people to respect you, do the same to them. 3 . When everyone is talking, who does the listening? Listen to understand, not to reply. Do not be too quick to judge what you hear. Listening in silence is sometimes stronger than arguing in vain. Give in when it is necessary. If giving in to others can lead to a nice result, there is no need to argue just to win someone else. After all, solving an argument doesn’t have to be a tug-of-war (拔河). In a word, we each should do our own part to deal with arguments. 4 . A．If your friend continues B．Listen to other people patiently C．If you don’t want to talk about your friend D．What is important is how we manage the argument E．The more you talk, the better the result will be F．In this way, we can achieve a win-win situation Passage 2 Wonder why you can get angry so easily while your friend smiles all the time? 1 Personality is also about how people think, behave, and react (反应) to everything around them from day to day. So what makes people think and behave in certain ways? 2 A baby gets its blood type, genes (基因) and other physical things when it’s still inside its mother. These things may help decide what the baby will be like. 3 Family life, school learning and life experiences can also make you the person you are. This doesn’t mean it’s impossible to change your personality. You can always try to make yourself better. Don’t get too worried about your shortcomings (缺点). Just accept them. This is a good way to start making changes. If you don’t know how to make friends, find out why. Maybe it is because you’re too shy. Tell yourself to smile at people. Start talking to people using warm greetings. Don’t give yourself a hard time about it all. 4 Keep working at it. One day you’ll see that you can turn over a new leaf and be a new you. A．Relax and have a break. B．Don’t give up when you are in trouble. C．But one’s personality doesn’t stop here. D．Part of the reason is that people are born like this. E．It’s not easy to change lifelong habits in one night. F．It’s probably because you both have different personalities. Passage 3 Houseplants make you happy Bring the outside in to boost (使兴旺；使增长) your wellbeing (康乐). Plants aren’t just nice to look at. They can also help your health and wellbeing. This is especially true indoors. Find your perfect plant There are many different types of houseplants. There are tiny succulents and cacti, hanging plants with trailing foliage and plants that can grow more than a metre tall and wide. Your curiosity and knowledge of nature will develop as you research and learn about different plants. You will also learn about the conditions they need to thrive. 1 Plants need water, light and attention. Caring for plants teaches you how to be responsible. Rowan Hammond runs a plant and flower shop called Green and Grounded. She says looking after plants improves your attention to detail. It is a great way to gain a sense of purpose. And it is an exciting way to learn about the influence your actions have on others. 2 . They can also inspire new ideas. You’re rewarded for the love and care you give. You feel like you have achieved something when you see the plant growing and flowering. You also develop patience. You can’t make the plant grow faster. 3 Houseplants help you feel calmer and less anxious. Studies show that nature lowers stress levels and boosts your mood. Hammond says, “Surrounding yourself with foliage helps you relax and soothes (缓解) you.” Looking after plants gives you something to focus on. 4 . Plants take in the carbon dioxide we breathe out. They release oxygen, which we breathe in. This may also help you to sleep at night especially if you have a plant such as lavender (薰衣草) in your room. Some plants are medicinal. The gel (啫喱) released by snipping an aloe vera leaf (芦荟叶) soothes sunburn. On a windowsill you can grow plants to eat, such as salad leaves, tomatoes or even chillis. A．Plants are mood boosters B．Plants can boost creativity C．The good points of houseplants D．This can take your mind off worries E．Plants make our body stronger F．People may have different ideas about different plants Passage 4 Traveling by submarine (潜水艇) to enjoy the underwater world. Climbing to the top of a very high mountain. Floating in a spaceship. Extreme adventure (极限探险) tourists are always looking for the next excitement. 1 Should adventure tourism be allowed? Here are answers from four teenagers. Cindy, Indiana: Yes! Extreme adventure tourism makes it possible to encourage more people to take part in. Adventure tourism also helps protect the environment. If people have good experiences in the wild, they are more likely to donate to the protection of nature. Julie, South Korea: No! It’s not worth the risk. Extreme tourism can be bad for nature. Wildlife can be harmed. 2 Sam, U.S.A．: Yes! Adventure tourism helps people not be afraid of their fears any more. They can feel strong and have a sense of achievement. 3 They help the local tourism industry (旅游业) make more money as well. Eric, U.S.A．: No! 4 When tourists get hurt or lost, they need the help of police and rescue teams (救援队). It may cost too much to provide help. Other people might be neglected (忽视) while help is provided for tourists. A．The beauty of nature always amazes us. B．But this comes with high risks. C．Also, adventures offer more choices for family fun. D．Extreme tourism can be very dangerous and expensive. E．The rubbish left behind by tourists can pollute the environment. F．I’ve never experienced anything fearful. Passage 5 Do you wonder why some kids can stay calm while others get nervous so easily? Why are some kids always happy while some feel unhappy all the time? One of the answers to these questions is personality. 1 A baby gets its blood type, genes and other physical things when it is still inside its mother. These factors (因素) make part of your personality. Besides, family life, school learning and life experiences can also decide what kind of person you are. You may not like your personality. Don’t worry. 2 If you are a person who always thinks of yourself, you can try to give others a hand and ask for nothing in return. The happiness you get from giving instead of receiving will help you change your personality. If you are very shy and don’t know how to make friends, just tell yourself to smile at others and start talking to others with warm greetings. 3 If you are a person who always does things slowly, you d better make a plan every day. Plans will make a big difference in helping you finish one task after another in time. No one is perfect. That’s why many people are trying to change. But don’t give yourself a hard time. 4 Keep working at it and one day you can turn over a new leaf and be a new person. A．Everyone likes a person with good personality. B．You are sure to have more friends than you used to do. C．People were born with different personalities. D．Making yourself happy is the most important. E．You can always try to change it and make yourself better. F．Romember “Rome is not built in a day”. Passage 6 The education of China has changed a lot. For middle and primary school students, they need to learn how to cook, plant vegetables. 1 The Ministry of Education (MOE) has brought out new rulers for labor education (劳动教育) in schools since the 2022 fall term. 2 Labor education helps students value (重视) hard work. It includes things like chores (家务) at home, labor at school and community volunteer services. 3 The first is for things like everyday chores. Next is productive labor (生产劳动). The third type is service work. Schools in China have traditionally put more focus on studying, and many have seen doing chores as a waste of children’s time. 4 Online, people have been busy discussing the new changes of labor education on social media. Liu Fang, a mother of 6-year-old twins in Beijing, gives strong support for labor education. For the past year, she has trained her daughters to do household chores and make simple dishes for the family. Through such education, Liu said her twins have found fun in doing chores and are more independent. A．We have trained to raise small animals. B．The new rules include three types of labor tasks. C．They also need to keep the things at home in good conditions. D．And some people think labor education can help students practice their brain. E．Students in primary and middle schools have to take courses on labor skills at least once a week. F．But according to MOE, labor education must help students develop social values and interests in labor. 题型4 五选五 Passage 1 We all love spending time by the sea. Some lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the benefits (益处) all year round. Others usually have to wait for the next vacation. 1 In the past, doctors would actually suggest spending time by the sea to their patients. And research has shown that people who live on the coast are more likely to believe their health is good compared to those living in a city. So how do we benefit, exactly? Well, to start with, it’s great for our mental health. Scientists have discovered that we have something called a blue mind. They have shown that watching, listening to the waves or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down. 2 This is why people who have trouble sleeping are often told to listen to recordings of the sound of waves hitting the beach to help them relax at bedtime. 3 We go out a lot more when we’re on holiday by the sea. We often become more active on holidays and people who live on the coast are usually more active too. 4 Walking on sand requires more effort than on the pavement. And the sea air is good for people with breathing problems too. There is less pollution in the air near the ocean and in autumn and winter the air is fresher. This is healthier than the dry air in homes with central heating. It has even been found that the chemicals in sea water may help us have healthy skin. 5 We look forward so much to having our next one! A．And if you take your walks on the beach, this is a lot better. B．The sound of them can help us relax and feel free from stress. C．Being by the sea is also good for our physical health. D．Most of us would say we feel healthier by the ocean. E．Naturally we often feel so great at the end of a seaside holiday. Passage 2 Every culture produces men and women with sharp minds who spend their days thinking about the world and how to live a good and happy life. 1 Born in 551 BC, Confucius, Kong Zi, has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture in history and his philosophical ideas are widely known. Although he was raised in a poor family, he visited famous scholars and learned a lot. He developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. 2 First, he said we should respect the king. Next, we should do everything possible to respect each other. Finally, he believed that we can have a really good and happy life if we learn to live in harmony (和谐). This means that we should try to find a way to live peacefully both with each other and with the natural world. 3 His friends and followers collected them after his death. Slowly, people everywhere accepted his wisdom. 4 For example, one of his famous sayings is: “What you know, you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.” Confucius was a great teacher as well and developed education for ordinary (普通的) people. He traveled around to promote his political thinking but failed. But he never gave up. He is a great Chinese spiritual leader. Over the last 2,000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world. 5 A．Now his wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries. B．It is regarded as the symbol of Chinese culture. C．However, none of his wise sayings were written down while he was alive. D．They are the philosophers. E．Confucius found three main truths about how to live a good life. Passage 3 Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun. 1 It can make you feel good too! How can you help? 2 For example, UNICEF or the World Wildlife Fund. You can help charities by giving your time, giving money or giving things that you own. You can also help people or places you know. Volunteering 3 Some ways of volunteering are: visiting old people to talk to them or help them walking dogs at an animal shelter cleaning up a park 4 Fund-raising is when you collect money to help others. Some ways of fund-raising are: making cakes or biscuits to sell doing a sponsored (赞助) activity. For example, family and friends give you money if you finish a long walk. Donating Donating is when you give your things to help others. 5 giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people. giving your old books to a library. So, what can you do to help others? A．Some ways of donating are: B．You can help people, animals or the environment. C．Charities are organizations that help others. D．Volunteering is when you give your time to help others. E．Fund-raising. Passage 4 Octopuses (章鱼) are famous for their round bodies, big eyes, and eight arms. There are many different types of octopuses, but all are alike (相似的) in one way. 1 Octopuses can change their appearance in less than a second to look like rocks, plants, or even other animals. 2 An octopus can disguise itself in 3 ways. 3 An octopus’s skin has special cells called chromatophores (色素细胞). These cells are filled with yellow, brown, and red pigment. When an octopus moves its muscles a certain way, the cells become large and produce colorful spots and other patterns on its skin. Chromatophores can also reflect light. In blue light, for example, an octopus’s skin will look blue. In white light, its skin will look white. With these cells, an octopus can produce many different skin colors and patterns. An octopus can also change its skin texture (质地). When the octopus moves its muscles, its skin can go from smooth to spiky (尖刺状). It might then look like a plant, or coral (珊瑚). Another way an octopus disguises itself is by changing its shape. 4 One type of octopus can change its form to look like other sea creatures—especially dangerous ones, such as sea snakes. Why are octopuses so good at disguising themselves? They have to be. The ocean is not a safe place for them. 5 Many predators (捕食者) want to eat them—and they can eat them whole. To survive (生存), octopuses have developed the amazing ability to change their appearance very quickly in order to hide from predators. 根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。 A．Some, for example, roll their bodies into balls so they look like rocks. B．They are masters (大师) of disguise (伪装). C．Octopuses have no bones in their bodies, so they are like large pieces of meat. D．One is by using color. E．How do they do this? Passage 5 In life, it’s important for you to express your thoughts clearly. Also, another thing you should learn to express clearly is your feeling. 1 “Happiness” is a great feeling that comes when you are happy with your situation. When you receive a present that you like, you feel happy. “Sadness” has to do with dissatisfaction (不满) with a result. 2 There are different degrees of sadness. Deeper sadness, however, happens when you experience a bad situation that has a long-lasting influence. “Fear” is another word to describe a feeling. 3 You may feel it when facing an emotional threat (威胁) as well. For example, a physical threat that might make you feel fear is a dog or a car. However, you might also feel fear if you face the threat of losing something valuable. 4 This kind of feeling is triggered (触发) when you face the threat of harm or danger. For example, if someone copies your answers in a test, you will feel angry. You may feel surprised when you experience something unexpected. 5 In other cases, this kind of feeling refers to something unhappy, in which cases it’s more like a shock. A．If you are not happy with y our situation, you will feel sad. B．Fear isn’t just felt when you face physical (身体上的) danger. C．“Anger” is a strong emotion that you feel if someone hurts you or someone you value. D．Here, we will go through some of the most common words for feelings and emotions (情绪). E．For example, if you enter a room and people come out with a cake, you might have this feeling. Passage 6 Do you know dragons? They are a symbol of China. Have you watched the dragon dance? How much do you know about it? 1 In Chinese culture, the dragon dance is a form of traditional dance. In the dance, a team of people carry the dragon and perform wonderful dances. Like the lion dance, this traditional dance has spread all over China and the whole world. The history of the dragon dance 2 It was started by the Chinese who had great respect (尊重) for the dragon. The dragon dance was already a popular event in the Song Dynasty. At that time, people could often see it during important festivals. In the Qing Dynasty, the Dragon Dance Team of Fuzhou was invited to give a performance in Beijing. 3 4 In the past, people used wood, bamboo and a special cloth to make dragons. So they were always quite heavy. However, in modern times, dragons are much lighter because they are made of much lighter materials. 5 It can be 25 to 35 meters long for acrobatic (杂技的) acts, and up to 50 to 70 meters long for quite large parades (游行) because people believe that the longer the dragon is, the more luck it will bring. A small group can’t control a very long dragon because it requires great strength (力量) and special skills. A．The dragon dance itself began in the Han Dynasty. B．And the emperor was quite glad to see the performance. C．A dragon can be of different lengths. D．What’s the dragon dance? E．What do dragons look like? 题型5 五选四 Passage 1 The first China-Central Asia Summit (中国—中亚峰会) was held in Xi’an, China on 18 May and 19 May. Xi’an was the capital of the Tang Dynasty (called Chang’an then) and the starting point of the Silk Road. As one of the most international cities in the world at that time, Chang’an had over 1 million people in the city. Among them, about 20,000 people were foreigners. 1 . They brought their goods, arts, food and fashion. Fashionable clothes Foreign clothes were popular in Chang’an. They always had close-fitting sleeves (窄袖) and turn-down collars (翻领). Central Asian and Persian people wore these kinds of clothes. 2 . 3 In Chang’an, there were many kinds of food. People brought them on the Silk Road. Hubing, a popular street food in the city, was one of them. It’s a kind of pancake with sesame seeds (芝麻粒) on it. Travellers on the Silk Road liked to eat it and brought it to Chang’an. Colorful arts 4 . They could whirl (旋转) very fast on a small carpet. Everyone in the city enjoyed the dance. Many musicians from Central Asia liked playing the harp (竖琴) and pipa better. A．Delicious food B．People in Chang’an liked to wear them, too C．All kinds of goods D．Dancers from Central Asia were big stars in Chang’an E．Most of them came a long way along the Silk Road Passage 2 When a young elephant is born, it stands quickly on its feet. It drinks milk from its mother for a few years. 1 She teaches it many things. The mother elephant is very important to a young elephant. Elephants travel a lot. 2 A young elephant can be washed downriver. Or it can fall into a hole. When a young elephant is separated (分开) from its mother, it becomes an orphan (孤儿). Sometimes a young elephant becomes an orphan because its mother has been killed. In the wild, a young elephant needs its mother. It can’t live without her. 3 Some people, called keepers, take care of the orphan elephants in a park. The keepers take care of the elephants until they can take care of themselves. 4 The keepers need to teach a young elephant how to feed. To make it more comfortable, they rest its nose against a huge coat, which feels a little like its mother. In the wild, a young elephant will go under its mother to find protection from the sun. In the park, the keepers put an umbrella over them. Orphan elephants don’t forget where they were cared for. A．Without its mother, it can get sick. B．Sometimes they have to cross rivers. C．Now, the number of wild elephants is increasing. D．During this time, the mother elephant stays close to her baby. E．Then the keepers take the elephants back to the wild. Passage 3 No one expected that Baduanjin would become popular among young Chinese people. In the past couple of years, an online teaching video of Baduanjin, a form of Qigong, has been played for more than 10 million times. “I have been doing Baduanjin for about four months. 1 I like Baduanjin very much because it gives me a much healthier lifestyle,” a young man commented (评论). Baduanjin is one of the oldest health and fitness methods in China, originally created over 800 years ago during the Song Dynasty. Its name is made up of two parts, namely “baduan” and “jin”. 2 And the second part refers to the stretch (舒展) and grace of the movements. Compared to sports such as ball games or swimming, Baduanjin is slow and usually played with relaxing music, so it used to be considered as a sport for the elders. 3 It helps kill their neck and back pain after long working hours while not requiring much effort, time and space. Sun Yuxuan, a college student majoring in martial arts, has also noticed the rising popularity of Baduanjin. The 21-year-old girl has been teaching other students to practice for over three years. They started with 20 members in 2019 and the group has 45 members now. “I didn’t expect that it could attract so many young people. I guess that’s because they receive real benefits from the sport. 4 ” she said. A．It helps me sleep better and get stronger. B．Every member in the group is very active. C．The first part refers to eight separate movements. D．Baduanjin has been spread worldwide by young Chinese people. E．Gradually, however, many young people have realized the advantages of the sport. Passage 4 In fact, a lot of languages can still be learned best in more relaxing situations where students are having fun. Here are some suggestions. ★ 1 If you live in an area filled with English speakers, get students out of the classroom. Put them among other English speakers: Students may not speak to strangers, but they’ll hear conversations and may begin to understand how the words learned in the classroom are actually used in everyday life. ★Let their guard (警惕) down. One difficult thing for learners is that they don’t have confidence. Fun activities, especially those outside of the classroom, give students a chance to feel relaxed. 2 It may take a bit of time in the beginning, but once students get into it, they’ll start to get confidence. ★Make use of English media. Most recorded language instruction (指导) is pretty boring. 3 They will hear common expressions and more everyday conversations in the movie. If they’re not sure about anything they hear, you can turn it into a new lesson in the classroom. ★Hear or use English in situations. Casual conversations give learners the chance to hear or use English in situations. In different situations, they can talk about their favorite films, super stars and any successful or famous person freely. They will show interest in learning English if they use English to talk about anything they like. 4 Everyone can master new knowledge or skills better if he has fun learning. A．Communicate with strangers. B．You can let your students see a movie in English. C．Many learners are not interested in English at first. D．These activities help students speak more freely. E．Interest is the best teacher in life. Passage 5 Is the summer holiday long enough to turn life for the better? Every person has his own talents and interests. 1 Organize a clean-up program. People often throw litter in the place where there is already litter. 2 You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood. A clean and tidy neighborhood will be worth the work. 3 Share your favorite books with them. Besides, you may read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. The project is also a good way to welcome newcomers. At the same time, you may find new friends with similar hobbies. Show your love to the old. Our city has some old people’s homes. Without children around them, the old people there might feel lonely once in a while. Maybe they need your help. In fact, you can do a lot for them. For example, you can talk with them or play games with them. 4 A two-month summer vacation isn’t that long, but it’s enough to make a difference. A．This leaves the community in a mess. B．Make new friends and learn about them. C．Set up a reading project with your friends. D．Listening to them carefully is also a good idea. E．Find something you care about, and you will see the difference. Passage 6 A Map of Wild Animals If you love wild animals, you’re going to find “Wild World” a wonderful gift. With this map, artist Anton Thomas takes us on a zoological (动物学的) journey around the world. Take an interest in wild world. “I’ve imagined ‘Wild World’ since childhood,” Thomas says. The artist was born in New Zealand. 1 “I also remember watching nature documentaries (纪录片). I had feeling of respect for nature and was encouraged to protect it,” he continued. 2 The “Wild World” protected in July 2020. “I didn’t have a plan; I just wanted a world map with some animals,” Thomas says. “Not until six months later did I begin to understand how difficult it was.” Have a long and difficult research. 3 He spent a lot of time researching animal habitats (栖息地) and physical geography. The whole piece is hand-drawn in colored pencil and pen. It took him three years to complete from start to finish. 4 These animals spread across all seven continents (大洲) and five oceans. “I hope that such a map will help increase love for our planet,” Thomas explains. “‘Wild World’ is a place that is still present. It’s a world that can still be cared for and protected.” A．Fall in love with wild animals. 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