专题04 第一次月考必考阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年八年级英语上学期月考、期中、期末高效复习（外研版2024）

专题四：第一次月考必考阅读理解练习 Passage1 We all need sleep. Enough sleep is good for us. But for some people, they don’t get enough sleep. For Chen Danhong, an engineer in a technology company, the day really just begins after about 8 pm. “When I get home, I always feel tired. But I’m suddenly full of excitement when I go on the Internet, read books or watch movies. I play video games and always say to myself, ‘OK, this is the last time.’ Before I know it, it’s 2 o’clock. It’s the same as watching TV. Before I know it, it’s 4 o’clock.” For Chen, doing other things during sleeping time has become a way of life. Chen said, “I know that it’s detrimental. I would have health problems if things go on like this. But I just can’t help doing it.” What Chen is experiencing is called unforced sleeplessness (非强迫性失眠). The word comes from tennis and means some unforced mistakes. Common symptoms (症状) include (包括) falling asleep after 2 am. More and more young people in cities have such symptoms. According to the China Sleep Research Association, the reasons for them are long-time working, heavy pressure and nervous feelings. Sleep is very important. When you have these symptoms, you should try to change your mind and make sure you have enough sleeping time. 1．Why does Chen Danhong’s day really begin after about 8 pm? A．He is tired. B．He is excited. C．He is sleeping. D．He is going swimming. 2．When may Chen Danhong fall asleep? A．At 1 am. B．At 4 am. C．At 8 pm. D．At 11 pm. 3．What does the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Helpful. B．Fantastic. C．Strange. D．Harmful. 4．Which is the correct structure of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1) A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③/④⑤ 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Ways to Sleep Well B．The Best Time to Sleep C．The Problems about Sleeping D．The Reasons for Sleeplessness Passage2 I suppose everyone has something they don't like about themselves. For me, it was the birthmark on my face. It was bright red, the colour of a strawberry. Sometimes, I felt people secretly looking at my face. But when I turned my head, they looked away. On crowded buses and trains, it felt just like a disaster. With so many people around me, my birthmark burned red hot. Therefore, I always kept my hair long to cover it until that day. It was a cloudy morning. A new student named Maddie arrived in our class. She sat right beside me. Instead of looking away, Maddie studied my face. This made me so nervous. Clouds came through the window and filled my heart. Suddenly, she said something I would never forget. “Sally, right?” she said. “You have a red rose on your face. How beautiful!” I looked up and met her smiling eyes. Although I only replied “thank you”, it turned sunny in my heart. When I got home, I rushed to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. For the first time, I could look at my birthmark without quickly turning away. The shape of it was truly like a flower. The next day, to my surprise, Maddie painted a red rose on her own face! I haven't told Maddie yet how she has changed me. I have already learnt that I am what I am. Everyone has something special and different – that is what's interesting. 1. What did Sally dislike about herself? A. Her long hair. B. Her red rose. C. The birthmark on her face. D. The colour of strawberries. 1. How did Sally feel when Maddie studied her face? A. Angry. B. Nervous. C. Happy. D. Surprised. 1. What did Maddie think of Sally's birthmark? A. It was a disaster. B. It was like a cloud. C. It was very ugly. D. It was beautiful. 1. What happened after Sally heard Maddie's words? A. She felt worse. B. She painted a rose on her face. C. She started to accept her birthmark. D. She told Maddie how she felt. 1. What can we learn from the story? A. We should always cover our shortcomings. B. We should accept ourselves and our differences. C. We should never care about others' opinions. D. We should always try to be perfect. Passage3 “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'.” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. However, Su wasn't satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Su - perman! 1.What does the underlined phrase “hold us back” mean in Chinese? A. 支持我们 B. 阻碍我们 C. 帮助我们 D. 改变我们 2.When did Su Bingtian begin his sporting life? A. In 2006. B. In 2011. C. In 2014. D. In 2015. 3.Why did Su Bingtian change his starting leg in 2014? A. Because he was too old to run. B. Because people doubted his ability. C. Because he wanted to run in under 10 seconds. D. Because he was not satisfied with his running style. 4.What did Su Bingtian achieve in 2021? A. He ran the 100 m race in 10.16 seconds. B. He clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. C. He became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. D. He stopped running and retired. 5.What's the main idea of the passage? A. Su Bingtian's sporting life. B. The importance of running. C. How to be a successful athlete. D. We should face doubts and fears and never give up. Passage4 Everyone has his or her own unique (独特的) appearance. Some people may not be satisfied with their looks. They may think they are too fat, too short, or not beautiful enough. But in fact, these so - called “imperfections” are what make us special. A boy named Tom used to be very self - conscious (难为情的) about his height. He was much taller than his classmates and often felt like he stood out too much. He didn't like it when people stared at him. He tried to slouch (弯腰驼背) to make himself look shorter, but it only made him feel more uncomfortable. One day, his P.E. teacher noticed his problem. The teacher told Tom that his height was an advantage. In basketball games, his height could help him block the shots of the opponents (对手). Tom started to practice basketball. At first, he was not very good at it, but he didn't give up. With more practice, he became better and better. Now, he is a star player on the school basketball team and is proud of his height. Another girl named Lisa didn't like her freckles (雀斑). She thought they made her look ugly. She always tried to cover them with makeup. But one day, she met an old lady. The old lady told her that freckles were like stars on her face and made her look very cute. Lisa began to see her freckles in a different light. She stopped covering them and learned to accept herself the way she was. We should all learn to accept our appearance. Our “imperfections” are part of who we are. They make us unique and special. 1.What did Tom use to be self - conscious about? A. His weight. B. His height. C. His freckles. D. His hair. 2.What did the P.E. teacher tell Tom? A. His height was a disadvantage. B. He should slouch to look shorter. C. His height could be an advantage in basketball. D. He should give up playing basketball. 3.How did Lisa feel about her freckles at first? A. She thought they were cute. B. She didn't care about them. C. She liked them very much. D. She thought they made her look ugly. 4.What did the old lady tell Lisa? A. She should cover her freckles with makeup. B. Freckles made her look like a star. C. Freckles were like stars on her face and made her cute. D. She should remove her freckles. 5.What's the best title for this passage? A. Accept Your Appearance B. Unique Appearances C. Problems with Looks D. The Advantage of Height Passage5 Every afternoon, the children play in the Giant's garden. It is a large garden with soft, green grass. Here and there, over the grass, stand beautiful flowers, like stars. The Giant has been away for a long time. One day, he comes back and sees the children in his garden. “What are you doing here?” he shouts in a very angry voice. The children run away. The Giant closes the gate and builds a high wall around the garden. Since then, he hasn't seen a child there. Then spring comes. But in the Giant's garden, it is still winter. There are no birds or flowers. “I cannot understand why spring has not come since last year,” says the Giant. “I hope the weather changes soon.” But spring never comes, nor summer. Autumn gives golden fruit to every other garden. But it gives none to the Giant's garden. One morning, the Giant suddenly hears birds singing. “I haven't heard that beautiful birdsong for a while. I believe spring has come at last.” The Giant jumps out of bed and looks outside. The Giant sees a hole in the wall. Also, there is a little child in every tree. And the trees are so glad that they have covered themselves with flowers. The birds fly about and sing with joy. “How selfish I've been!” he says. “Now I know why spring wouldn't come here.” He knocks down the wall. The children look afraid. “Fear not, little ones,” the Giant says. “It's your garden now.” 1. What was the Giant's garden like at first? A. It was small with little grass. B. It was large with soft, green grass and beautiful flowers. C. It was cold and had no birds or flowers. D. It was full of golden fruit. 2. Why did the children run away? A. Because the Giant was kind to them. B. Because the Giant gave them some fruit. C. Because the Giant shouted at them angrily. D. Because the Giant built a hole in the wall. 3.Why didn't spring come to the Giant's garden? A. Because it was too cold. B. Because the Giant was selfish and didn't let the children play in the garden. C. Because there were no trees in the garden. D. Because the birds didn't like the garden. 4.What did the Giant do when he heard the birds singing? A. He jumped out of bed and looked outside. B. He built a higher wall. C. He shouted at the birds. D. He went back to sleep. 5.What can we learn from the story? A. We should be selfish. B. We should keep children away from our gardens. C. Sharing brings happiness. D. Spring only comes to beautiful gardens. Passage6 Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional Chinese units. Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. A letter from far away just for a wall Is not right or good at all. Three chi to your neighbour as a gift Is nothing as time continues to drift. After reading it, the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi. And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. Hundreds of years have passed since then, and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind. Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. 1.Where is Liu Chi Xiang? A. In Beijing. B. In Anhui. C. In Shanghai. D. In Jiangsu. 2.What did the two families argue about? A. A wall. B. A garden. C. The dividing line between their houses. D. A letter. 3.What did Zhang Ying send back to his family? A. A letter with some money. B. A letter with a poem. C. A letter with a picture. D. A letter with some advice on building a wall. 4.What did the Zhang family do after reading the poem? A. They argued more with the Wu family. B. They built a higher wall. C. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. D. They asked Zhang Ying to come back. 5.What can we learn from the story? A. We should always argue with our neighbours. B. Kindness can encourage more kindness. C. We should never give in to others. D. It's important to have a high - position relative. Passage7 Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Lucy. They did everything together, from playing games to sharing their secrets. One day, Lily got a beautiful new doll as a birthday gift. She was very excited and couldn't wait to show it to Lucy. But when she showed the doll to Lucy, Lucy didn't seem that interested. Lily was a bit sad. She thought Lucy didn't like her gift. For a few days, Lily was a little cold to Lucy. But Lucy didn't understand why. One day, Lucy asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told her how she felt. Lucy then explained that she wasn't feeling well that day and that's why she didn't show much interest in the doll. Lily felt sorry for being so mean. She realized that she should trust her friend and communicate better. From then on, they became even closer. They learned that understanding and communication were very important in a friendship. 1.Who was Lily's best friend? A. A doll. B. Lucy. C. A boy named Tom. D. We don't know. 2.Why was Lily sad when she showed the doll to Lucy? A. Because Lucy didn't like dolls. B. Because Lucy said the doll was ugly. C. Because Lucy didn't seem interested in the doll. D. Because Lucy took the doll away. 3.What did Lucy explain to Lily? A. That she didn't like Lily anymore. B. That she was too busy to play with the doll. C. That she wasn't feeling well and that's why she didn't show much interest. D. That she already had a similar doll. 4.What did Lily realize? A. That she should buy more gifts for Lucy. B. That she should trust her friend and communicate better. C. That she should play with other friends. D. That she should keep her secrets to herself. 5.What's the main idea of the story? A. The importance of having a best friend. B. How to choose a good gift. C. The importance of understanding and communication in a friendship. D. How to be a good friend. Passage8 （文学拓展：《绿野仙踪》） In L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is carried away from Kansas by a tornado and lands in the magical Land of Oz. To return home, she must find the Wizard of Oz, who lives in the Emerald City. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow (who wants a brain), a Tin Woodman (who wants a heart), and a Cowardly Lion (who wants courage). Together, they face flying monkeys, a wicked witch, and tricky paths, but they soon realize that the Wizard cannot give them what they need—they must find it within themselves. The Scarecrow solves puzzles, the Tin Woodman shows kindness, and the Lion acts bravely, proving they already possess the qualities they sought. 1. Why does Dorothy go to the Land of Oz? A. To find adventure. B. To search for the Wizard. C. To return home. D. To make friends. 2. What does the Tin Woodman lack? A. A brain. B. A heart. C. Courage. D. Strength. 3. How do the characters get what they need? A. The Wizard gives it to them. B. They find it inside themselves. C. Dorothy helps them. D. They buy it in the market. 4. What is the main theme of the story? A. Friendship and inner strength. B. The importance of home. C. Adventures in a magical land. D. How to face challenges. 5. The underlined word“possess”means ______. A. 失去 B. 拥有 C. 寻找 D. 放弃 Passage9 （时事阅读：谷爱凌的自信） Eileen Gu, a Chinese-American freestyle skier, made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics by winning two gold medals and one silver. However, her path was not easy. When she decided to compete for China at age 15, many people doubted her choice, but she stuck to her decision.“I want to inspire young people through sports,”she said. Gu trained rigorously, balancing skiing and schoolwork, and faced criticism with grace. Her success proves that self-belief and hard work can overcome any challenge. “Don’t let others’ opinions define you,”she advises.“Trust your journey and fight for your dreams.” 1. How many medals did Eileen Gu win at the Olympics? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 2. Why did people doubt her choice? A. She was too young. B. She competed for China. C. She lacked talent. D. She balanced skiing and study. 3. What does Gu want to achieve through sports? A. To make money. B. To inspire young people. C. To travel the world. D. To win medals. 4. The underlined word“rigorously”means ______. A. 轻松地 B. 严格地 C. 偶尔地 D. 公开地 5. What can we learn from Gu’s story? A. Doubt is important. B. Trust yourself and work hard. C. Follow others’ opinions. D. Success is easy to achieve. Passage10（时事阅读：社区分享日） In recent years,“Community Sharing Day”has become popular in many cities. People bring unused items like books, toys, and clothes to share with others. In Shanghai, Mrs. Wang started the first Sharing Day in her neighborhood.“My daughter had outgrown her toys, but they were still in good condition,”she said.“I thought others might need them.” At the event, people can take what they need for free or leave something they no longer use. One man exchanged his old bicycle for a fishing rod, while a teenager got a second-hand guitar in return for some homemade cookies.“It’s not just about saving money,” said Li Wei, a regular participant. “It’s about building connections and trust among neighbors.” Studies show that sharing activities like this reduce waste and improve community relationships.“When you share, you see your neighbors as friends, not strangers,” explains Dr. Zhang, a sociologist.“It’s a small act that creates big changes.” 1What is “Community Sharing Day”? A. A day to sell old things. B. A day to share unused items. C. A day to donate money. D. A day to clean the neighborhood. 2. Why did Mrs. Wang start the event? A. To make money. B. To help others use her daughter’s toys. C. To become famous. D. To reduce waste. 3. What did the man get in exchange for his bicycle? A. A guitar. B. Cookies. C. A fishing rod. D. A book. 4. What benefit does Dr. Zhang mention? A. Saving money. B. Reducing waste. C. Improving community trust. D. Creating job opportunities. 5. What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Sharing B. How to Organize a Sharing Day C. The Magic of Community Sharing D. Waste Reduction in Cities 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题四：第一次月考必考阅读理解练习 Passage1 We all need sleep. Enough sleep is good for us. But for some people, they don’t get enough sleep. For Chen Danhong, an engineer in a technology company, the day really just begins after about 8 pm. “When I get home, I always feel tired. But I’m suddenly full of excitement when I go on the Internet, read books or watch movies. I play video games and always say to myself, ‘OK, this is the last time.’ Before I know it, it’s 2 o’clock. It’s the same as watching TV. Before I know it, it’s 4 o’clock.” For Chen, doing other things during sleeping time has become a way of life. Chen said, “I know that it’s detrimental. I would have health problems if things go on like this. But I just can’t help doing it.” What Chen is experiencing is called unforced sleeplessness (非强迫性失眠). The word comes from tennis and means some unforced mistakes. Common symptoms (症状) include (包括) falling asleep after 2 am. More and more young people in cities have such symptoms. According to the China Sleep Research Association, the reasons for them are long-time working, heavy pressure and nervous feelings. Sleep is very important. When you have these symptoms, you should try to change your mind and make sure you have enough sleeping time. 1．Why does Chen Danhong’s day really begin after about 8 pm? A．He is tired. B．He is excited. C．He is sleeping. D．He is going swimming. 2．When may Chen Danhong fall asleep? A．At 1 am. B．At 4 am. C．At 8 pm. D．At 11 pm. 3．What does the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Helpful. B．Fantastic. C．Strange. D．Harmful. 4．Which is the correct structure of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1) A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③/④⑤ 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Ways to Sleep Well B．The Best Time to Sleep C．The Problems about Sleeping D．The Reasons for Sleeplessness 1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【解析】本文主要讲述了现代人尤其是城市年轻人面临的非强迫性失眠问题，以工程师陈丹红为例说明其症状和原因，并强调睡眠的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“For Chen Danhong, an engineer in a technology company, the day really just begins after about 8 pm. ‘When I get home, I always feel tired. But I’m suddenly full of excitement when I go on the Internet, read books or watch movies...’”可知，他回到家时感到疲惫，但上网、看书或看电影时会突然充满兴奋，因此夜晚成为他活跃的开始，即他的“一天”才真正开始。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“It’s the same as watching TV. Before I know it, it’s 4 o’clock.”可知，陈丹红可能在凌晨4点才入睡。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“I know that it’s detrimental. I would have health problems if things go on like this.”可知，如果继续这样，可能会出现健康问题，由此可推知“detrimental”是贬义词，结合选项，应与harmful近义，意为“有害的”。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。第1段引入主题（睡眠的重要性）；第2—4段具体描述陈丹红的案例和非强迫性失眠的现象；第5段总结（呼吁改变）。结构为①/②③④/⑤。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。全文围绕年轻人因工作压力导致的睡眠问题展开，选项C“睡眠问题”最贴合主旨，为最佳标题。故选C。 Passage2 I suppose everyone has something they don't like about themselves. For me, it was the birthmark on my face. It was bright red, the colour of a strawberry. Sometimes, I felt people secretly looking at my face. But when I turned my head, they looked away. On crowded buses and trains, it felt just like a disaster. With so many people around me, my birthmark burned red hot. Therefore, I always kept my hair long to cover it until that day. It was a cloudy morning. A new student named Maddie arrived in our class. She sat right beside me. Instead of looking away, Maddie studied my face. This made me so nervous. Clouds came through the window and filled my heart. Suddenly, she said something I would never forget. “Sally, right?” she said. “You have a red rose on your face. How beautiful!” I looked up and met her smiling eyes. Although I only replied “thank you”, it turned sunny in my heart. When I got home, I rushed to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. For the first time, I could look at my birthmark without quickly turning away. The shape of it was truly like a flower. The next day, to my surprise, Maddie painted a red rose on her own face! I haven't told Maddie yet how she has changed me. I have already learnt that I am what I am. Everyone has something special and different – that is what's interesting. 1. What did Sally dislike about herself? A. Her long hair. B. Her red rose. C. The birthmark on her face. D. The colour of strawberries. 1. How did Sally feel when Maddie studied her face? A. Angry. B. Nervous. C. Happy. D. Surprised. 1. What did Maddie think of Sally's birthmark? A. It was a disaster. B. It was like a cloud. C. It was very ugly. D. It was beautiful. 1. What happened after Sally heard Maddie's words? A. She felt worse. B. She painted a rose on her face. C. She started to accept her birthmark. D. She told Maddie how she felt. 1. What can we learn from the story? A. We should always cover our shortcomings. B. We should accept ourselves and our differences. C. We should never care about others' opinions. D. We should always try to be perfect. 1.C解析：根据第一段 “I suppose everyone has something they don't like about themselves. For me, it was the birthmark on my face.” 可知选 C。 2.B解析：根据第三段 “This made me so nervous.” 可知 Sally 感到紧张，故选 B。 3.D解析：根据第四段 “How beautiful!” 可知 Maddie 认为胎记美丽，故选 D。 4.C解析：根据第五段 “For the first time, I could look at my birthmark without quickly turning away.” 可知 Sally 开始接受胎记，故选 C。 5.B解析：文章通过 Sally 的故事传达 “接受自己和差异” 的主题，故选 B。 Passage3 “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'.” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. However, Su wasn't satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Su - perman! 1.What does the underlined phrase “hold us back” mean in Chinese? A. 支持我们 B. 阻碍我们 C. 帮助我们 D. 改变我们 2.When did Su Bingtian begin his sporting life? A. In 2006. B. In 2011. C. In 2014. D. In 2015. 3.Why did Su Bingtian change his starting leg in 2014? A. Because he was too old to run. B. Because people doubted his ability. C. Because he wanted to run in under 10 seconds. D. Because he was not satisfied with his running style. 4.What did Su Bingtian achieve in 2021? A. He ran the 100 m race in 10.16 seconds. B. He clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. C. He became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. D. He stopped running and retired. 5.What's the main idea of the passage? A. Su Bingtian's sporting life. B. The importance of running. C. How to be a successful athlete. D. We should face doubts and fears and never give up. 1.B解析：根据上下文 “doubts and fears” 可推测 hold us back 意为 “阻碍我们”，故选 B。 2.A解析：根据第二段 “The young man began his sporting life in 2006.” 可知选 A。 3.C解析：根据第三段 “To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg.” 可知选 C。 4.C解析：根据第四段 “In 2021, he...became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final.” 可知选 C。 5.D解析：文章通过苏炳添的故事强调 “面对质疑和恐惧，永不放弃”，故选 D。 Passage4 Everyone has his or her own unique (独特的) appearance. Some people may not be satisfied with their looks. They may think they are too fat, too short, or not beautiful enough. But in fact, these so - called “imperfections” are what make us special. A boy named Tom used to be very self - conscious (难为情的) about his height. He was much taller than his classmates and often felt like he stood out too much. He didn't like it when people stared at him. He tried to slouch (弯腰驼背) to make himself look shorter, but it only made him feel more uncomfortable. One day, his P.E. teacher noticed his problem. The teacher told Tom that his height was an advantage. In basketball games, his height could help him block the shots of the opponents (对手). Tom started to practice basketball. At first, he was not very good at it, but he didn't give up. With more practice, he became better and better. Now, he is a star player on the school basketball team and is proud of his height. Another girl named Lisa didn't like her freckles (雀斑). She thought they made her look ugly. She always tried to cover them with makeup. But one day, she met an old lady. The old lady told her that freckles were like stars on her face and made her look very cute. Lisa began to see her freckles in a different light. She stopped covering them and learned to accept herself the way she was. We should all learn to accept our appearance. Our “imperfections” are part of who we are. They make us unique and special. 1.What did Tom use to be self - conscious about? A. His weight. B. His height. C. His freckles. D. His hair. 2.What did the P.E. teacher tell Tom? A. His height was a disadvantage. B. He should slouch to look shorter. C. His height could be an advantage in basketball. D. He should give up playing basketball. 3.How did Lisa feel about her freckles at first? A. She thought they were cute. B. She didn't care about them. C. She liked them very much. D. She thought they made her look ugly. 4.What did the old lady tell Lisa? A. She should cover her freckles with makeup. B. Freckles made her look like a star. C. Freckles were like stars on her face and made her cute. D. She should remove her freckles. 5.What's the best title for this passage? A. Accept Your Appearance B. Unique Appearances C. Problems with Looks D. The Advantage of Height 1.B解析：根据第二段 “A boy named Tom used to be very self-conscious about his height.” 可知选 B。 2.C解析：根据第三段 “The teacher told Tom that his height was an advantage. In basketball games...” 可知选 C。 3.D解析：根据第四段 “She thought they made her look ugly.” 可知选 D。 4.C解析：根据第四段 “the old lady told her that freckles were like stars on her face and made her look very cute.” 可知选 C。 5.A解析：文章围绕 “接受外貌差异” 展开，最佳标题为 “Accept Your Appearance”，故选 A。 Passage5 Every afternoon, the children play in the Giant's garden. It is a large garden with soft, green grass. Here and there, over the grass, stand beautiful flowers, like stars. The Giant has been away for a long time. One day, he comes back and sees the children in his garden. “What are you doing here?” he shouts in a very angry voice. The children run away. The Giant closes the gate and builds a high wall around the garden. Since then, he hasn't seen a child there. Then spring comes. But in the Giant's garden, it is still winter. There are no birds or flowers. “I cannot understand why spring has not come since last year,” says the Giant. “I hope the weather changes soon.” But spring never comes, nor summer. Autumn gives golden fruit to every other garden. But it gives none to the Giant's garden. One morning, the Giant suddenly hears birds singing. “I haven't heard that beautiful birdsong for a while. I believe spring has come at last.” The Giant jumps out of bed and looks outside. The Giant sees a hole in the wall. Also, there is a little child in every tree. And the trees are so glad that they have covered themselves with flowers. The birds fly about and sing with joy. “How selfish I've been!” he says. “Now I know why spring wouldn't come here.” He knocks down the wall. The children look afraid. “Fear not, little ones,” the Giant says. “It's your garden now.” 1. What was the Giant's garden like at first? A. It was small with little grass. B. It was large with soft, green grass and beautiful flowers. C. It was cold and had no birds or flowers. D. It was full of golden fruit. 2. Why did the children run away? A. Because the Giant was kind to them. B. Because the Giant gave them some fruit. C. Because the Giant shouted at them angrily. D. Because the Giant built a hole in the wall. 3.Why didn't spring come to the Giant's garden? A. Because it was too cold. B. Because the Giant was selfish and didn't let the children play in the garden. C. Because there were no trees in the garden. D. Because the birds didn't like the garden. 4.What did the Giant do when he heard the birds singing? A. He jumped out of bed and looked outside. B. He built a higher wall. C. He shouted at the birds. D. He went back to sleep. 5.What can we learn from the story? A. We should be selfish. B. We should keep children away from our gardens. C. Sharing brings happiness. D. Spring only comes to beautiful gardens. 1. B解析：根据第一段 “It is a large garden with soft, green grass... beautiful flowers” 可知选 B。 2. C解析：根据第二段 “he shouts in a very angry voice” 可知孩子们因巨人怒吼而逃跑，故选 C。 3. B解析：故事通过巨人自私导致春天不来，揭示分享的重要性，故选 B。 4. A解析：根据第六段 “The Giant jumps out of bed and looks outside” 可知选 A。 5. C解析：故事主旨为 “分享带来快乐”，故选 C。 Passage6 Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional Chinese units. Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. A letter from far away just for a wall Is not right or good at all. Three chi to your neighbour as a gift Is nothing as time continues to drift. After reading it, the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi. And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. Hundreds of years have passed since then, and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind. Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. 1.Where is Liu Chi Xiang? （） A. In Beijing. B. In Anhui. C. In Shanghai. D. In Jiangsu. 2.What did the two families argue about? （） A. A wall. B. A garden. C. The dividing line between their houses. D. A letter. 3.What did Zhang Ying send back to his family? （） A. A letter with some money. B. A letter with a poem. C. A letter with a picture. D. A letter with some advice on building a wall. 4.What did the Zhang family do after reading the poem? （） A. They argued more with the Wu family. B. They built a higher wall. C. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. D. They asked Zhang Ying to come back. 5.What can we learn from the story? （） A. We should always argue with our neighbours. B. Kindness can encourage more kindness. C. We should never give in to others. D. It's important to have a high - position relative. 1. B解析：根据第一段 “Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui” 可知选 B。 2. C解析：根据第二段 “argued over the dividing line between their houses” 可知选 C。 3. B解析：根据第二段 “they opened it to find a poem inside” 可知选 B。 4. C解析：根据第三段 “They stepped back three chi for their neighbour” 可知选 C。 5. B解析：故事结尾点明 “kindness encourages more kindness”，故选 B。 Passage7 Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Lucy. They did everything together, from playing games to sharing their secrets. One day, Lily got a beautiful new doll as a birthday gift. She was very excited and couldn't wait to show it to Lucy. But when she showed the doll to Lucy, Lucy didn't seem that interested. Lily was a bit sad. She thought Lucy didn't like her gift. For a few days, Lily was a little cold to Lucy. But Lucy didn't understand why. One day, Lucy asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told her how she felt. Lucy then explained that she wasn't feeling well that day and that's why she didn't show much interest in the doll. Lily felt sorry for being so mean. She realized that she should trust her friend and communicate better. From then on, they became even closer. They learned that understanding and communication were very important in a friendship. 1.Who was Lily's best friend? A. A doll. B. Lucy. C. A boy named Tom. D. We don't know. 2.Why was Lily sad when she showed the doll to Lucy? A. Because Lucy didn't like dolls. B. Because Lucy said the doll was ugly. C. Because Lucy didn't seem interested in the doll. D. Because Lucy took the doll away. 3.What did Lucy explain to Lily? A. That she didn't like Lily anymore. B. That she was too busy to play with the doll. C. That she wasn't feeling well and that's why she didn't show much interest. D. That she already had a similar doll. 4.What did Lily realize? A. That she should buy more gifts for Lucy. B. That she should trust her friend and communicate better. C. That she should play with other friends. D. That she should keep her secrets to herself. 5.What's the main idea of the story? A. The importance of having a best friend. B. How to choose a good gift. C. The importance of understanding and communication in a friendship. D. How to be a good friend. 1.B解析：根据第一段 “her best friend named Lucy” 可知选 B。 2.C解析：根据第二段 “Lucy didn't seem that interested” 可知选 C。 3.C解析：根据第三段 “she wasn't feeling well that day” 可知选 C。 4.B解析：根据第四段 “she should trust her friend and communicate better” 可知选 B。 5.C解析：故事强调友谊中理解与沟通的重要性，故选 C。 Passage8 （文学拓展：《绿野仙踪》） In L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is carried away from Kansas by a tornado and lands in the magical Land of Oz. To return home, she must find the Wizard of Oz, who lives in the Emerald City. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow (who wants a brain), a Tin Woodman (who wants a heart), and a Cowardly Lion (who wants courage). Together, they face flying monkeys, a wicked witch, and tricky paths, but they soon realize that the Wizard cannot give them what they need—they must find it within themselves. The Scarecrow solves puzzles, the Tin Woodman shows kindness, and the Lion acts bravely, proving they already possess the qualities they sought. 1. Why does Dorothy go to the Land of Oz? A. To find adventure. B. To search for the Wizard. C. To return home. D. To make friends. 2. What does the Tin Woodman lack? A. A brain. B. A heart. C. Courage. D. Strength. 3. How do the characters get what they need? A. The Wizard gives it to them. B. They find it inside themselves. C. Dorothy helps them. D. They buy it in the market. 4. What is the main theme of the story? A. Friendship and inner strength. B. The importance of home. C. Adventures in a magical land. D. How to face challenges. 5. The underlined word“possess”means ______. A. 失去 B. 拥有 C. 寻找 D. 放弃 1. C 解析：文中提到 Dorothy 想回家（return home），故选 C。 2. B 解析：Tin Woodman 想要一颗心（heart）。 3. B 解析：他们在自身发现了所需的品质（find it within themselves）。 4. A 解析：主旨为友谊和内在力量（friendship and inner strength）。 5. B 解析：possess 意为“拥有”，与“already have”呼应。 Passage9 （时事阅读：谷爱凌的自信） Eileen Gu, a Chinese-American freestyle skier, made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics by winning two gold medals and one silver. However, her path was not easy. When she decided to compete for China at age 15, many people doubted her choice, but she stuck to her decision.“I want to inspire young people through sports,”she said. Gu trained rigorously, balancing skiing and schoolwork, and faced criticism with grace. Her success proves that self-belief and hard work can overcome any challenge. “Don’t let others’ opinions define you,”she advises.“Trust your journey and fight for your dreams.” 1. How many medals did Eileen Gu win at the Olympics? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 2. Why did people doubt her choice? A. She was too young. B. She competed for China. C. She lacked talent. D. She balanced skiing and study. 3. What does Gu want to achieve through sports? A. To make money. B. To inspire young people. C. To travel the world. D. To win medals. 4. The underlined word“rigorously”means ______. A. 轻松地 B. 严格地 C. 偶尔地 D. 公开地 5. What can we learn from Gu’s story? A. Doubt is important. B. Trust yourself and work hard. C. Follow others’ opinions. D. Success is easy to achieve. 1. C 解析：文中提到两金一银，共三枚奖牌。 2. B 解析：人们怀疑她选择为中国参赛（competed for China）。 3. B 解析：她希望通过运动激励年轻人（inspire young people）。 4. B 解析：rigorously 意为“严格地”，描述训练强度。 5. B 解析：从她的故事中学到要相信自己并努力（trust yourself and work hard）。 Passage10（时事阅读：社区分享日） In recent years,“Community Sharing Day”has become popular in many cities. People bring unused items like books, toys, and clothes to share with others. In Shanghai, Mrs. Wang started the first Sharing Day in her neighborhood.“My daughter had outgrown her toys, but they were still in good condition,”she said.“I thought others might need them.” At the event, people can take what they need for free or leave something they no longer use. One man exchanged his old bicycle for a fishing rod, while a teenager got a second-hand guitar in return for some homemade cookies.“It’s not just about saving money,” said Li Wei, a regular participant. “It’s about building connections and trust among neighbors.” Studies show that sharing activities like this reduce waste and improve community relationships.“When you share, you see your neighbors as friends, not strangers,” explains Dr. Zhang, a sociologist.“It’s a small act that creates big changes.” 1What is “Community Sharing Day”? A. A day to sell old things. B. A day to share unused items. C. A day to donate money. D. A day to clean the neighborhood. 2. Why did Mrs. Wang start the event? A. To make money. B. To help others use her daughter’s toys. C. To become famous. D. To reduce waste. 3. What did the man get in exchange for his bicycle? A. A guitar. B. Cookies. C. A fishing rod. D. A book. 4. What benefit does Dr. Zhang mention? A. Saving money. B. Reducing waste. C. Improving community trust. D. Creating job opportunities. 5. What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Sharing B. How to Organize a Sharing Day C. The Magic of Community Sharing D. Waste Reduction in Cities 1. B 解析：文中明确提到分享闲置物品，故选 B。 2. B 解析：她想让别人使用女儿不再需要的玩具，故选 B。 3. C 解析：用旧自行车换鱼竿，故选 C。 4. C 解析：社会学家提到增强社区信任，故选 C。 5. C 解析：全文围绕社区分享的魔力展开，故选 C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $