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专题03 阅读理解说明文类 话题类型 对应篇目 核心内容 话题 1：科技与生活 1. 第 2 篇（武汉空轨列车） 2. 第 7 篇（机器人送餐） 3. 第 8 篇（功能手机与智能手机） 1. 介绍武汉首条空轨列车的路线（10.5 公里，6 站）、速度（最高 60km/h）、透明玻璃地板及票务信息（月卡 120 元）2. 说明洛杉矶 Shake Shack 餐厅用轮式机器人送餐，可通过手机追踪路线，提及机器人载重（23kg）、速度及面临的破坏、路面障碍问题3. 分析社交媒体对青少年的影响（类似吸烟影响大脑），介绍 Luke 等青少年改用功能手机减少使用时长，部分家长也为孩子选择功能手机 话题 2：文化与旅游 1. 第 4 篇（故宫新规则） 2. 第 15 篇（美国友人扎根云南） 3. 第 1 篇（棒球发展） 1. 故宫禁止商业摄影、现场调查等活动，实行实名预约制，解释规则旨在维护秩序，提及网友对短视频、直播是否受限的讨论2. 61 岁美国人 Linden 定居云南喜洲近 20 年，修复白族古宅成酒店，开设免费英语课，推动中外文化交流3. 追溯棒球起源（英国圆场棒球），介绍 1846 年美国首次记录棒球赛、1903 年首届世界大赛及棒球在美国的发展 话题 3：健康与生活方式 1. 第 3 篇（园艺的好处） 2. 第 11 篇（微笑的力量） 3. 第 14 篇（疼痛的作用） 1. 阐述园艺可锻炼身体（浇水、翻土）、获取维生素 D，还能让孩子远离电子产品、理解 “一分耕耘一分收获”2. 说明微笑的优势：动用肌肉少（17 块）、提升亲和力、传递快乐、改善情绪，是低成本的解压方式3. 解释疼痛的保护作用（如骨折时阻止继续行走），说明疼痛传递机制（皮肤细胞传信号到大脑），提及大脑本身无疼痛感 话题 4：人生阶段与能力 1. 第 5 篇（人生黄金阶段）2. 第 6 篇（新奇爱好推荐）3. 第 10 篇（MBTI 性格测试） 1. 分析不同年龄段的能力特点：20 多岁思维最敏锐、45 岁词汇量达高峰、40-49 岁职业意识最佳、30-39 岁创造力较强2. 推荐 “毛线轰炸”（编织装饰公共空间）、“法医科学”（家用指纹工具）、“升级改造”（旧物翻新）三种新奇爱好3. 介绍 MBTI 测试（16 种性格类型），指出其局限性（重测结果易变、描述通用），强调性格非绝对，勿过度依赖 话题 5：自然与环境 1. 第 16 篇（冬日登山感悟） 2. 第 3 篇（园艺与自然） 3. 第 12 篇（外星人与地球渊源） 1. 作者冬日随叔叔登麻雀山，聆听树枝撞击的 “冬之音乐”、目睹雪后阳光，改变对寒冬的看法，领悟 “登高见阳光” 的道理2. 提及园艺可接触自然，种植过程中感受阳光、土壤，培养对自然的认知，还能收获鲜花、蔬果3. 以科幻视角讲述外星人祖先曾居住地球，因冰河期与疾病分为两支，如今返回地球与人类团聚，蕴含对自然环境变化的思考 话题 6：伙伴协作与应对 1. 第 13 篇（划船遇暴雨） 2. 第 7 篇（机器人送餐协作） 3. 第 4 篇（故宫规则执行） 1. 互不喜欢的 Henry 和 Cameron 划船时遇暴雨，Henry 主导掌舵寻找避难所，二人协作避险，体现伙伴配合的重要性2. 餐厅与机器人公司合作实现自动化送餐，顾客通过手机配合追踪，虽有问题但提升效率，展现技术与人类的协作3. 故宫通过制定新规则（禁止商业活动、实名预约），需工作人员、游客共同遵守，维护景区秩序，体现多方协作的必要性 Part 1：基础练10篇 Passage 1 Baseball is a beloved sport that has been played in the United States for more than 150 years. But where did baseball come from, and how has it developed over time? Baseball’s beginning can be traced back to England, where a game called rounders was played in the 18th century. Rounders involved hitting a ball with a bat and running around a series of bases. The game was brought to North America by Englishmen, and over time, it developed into the sport we know today as baseball. The first recorded baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1846. The game was played between the New York Nine and the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, and it had many of the same things of modern-day baseball, including nine players on each team, a diamond-shaped field, and a pitcher (投手) who threw the ball overhand. In the years that followed, baseball grew in popularity, and it became known as America’s favorite pastime. The National League, the first baseball league (联盟), was built in 1876, and the American League was built in 1901. In 1903, the first World Series was played between the winners of the National League and the American League. Over time, baseball has continued to develop. Rule changes, new equipment, and improvements in training and conditioning have all led to the sport’s growth and development. Today, baseball is played at all levels, from little league to the major leagues, and it remains a beloved part of American culture. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about baseball? A．It has been played in the UK for more than 150 years. B．The first recorded baseball game was played in 1864. C．The first World Series in America was played in 1903. D．The baseball rules always stay the same for a long time. 2．How many players are there in each baseball team? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 3．What does the underlined word “pastime” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Something that you dislike to do when you are free. B．Something that you enjoy doing when you are not working. C．Something that you have to do when you are working. D．Something that you used to do when you were at school. 4．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To advise people to learn to play baseball. B．To teach people how to play baseball well. C．To share some world-famous baseball clubs. D．To introduce the development of baseball. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了棒球运动的起源、发展以及其在美国文化中的地位。 1．细节理解题。根据第四段“Jn 1903, the first World Series was played between the winners of the National League and the American League.”可知，在1903年，第一次世界职业棒球大赛在美国举行。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The game was played between the New York Nine and the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, and it had many of the same things of modern-day baseball, including nine players on each team…”可知，每个棒球队有九名球员。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据第四段“‘In the years that followed, baseball grew in popularity, and it became known as America’s favorite pastime.’”可知，棒球越来越受欢迎，成为了美国人最喜欢的消遣活动；据此可以推断，划线单词“pastime”意为“消遣；休闲活动”，也就是人们在不工作时喜欢做的事情。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。综合全文，尤其是根据第一段“But where did baseball come from, and how has it developed over time?”可知，本文介绍了棒球的起源、发展和在美国文化中的地位，所以作者写本文的目的为了介绍棒球的发展。故选D。 Passage 2 China’s first sky train opened to the public on Tuesday in Wuhan, offering passengers an experience in a science fiction movie. A local citizen, Li Zhengying, who took the train on Wednesday, called her journey “really cool” and said she would bring her family for a ride the next time. The line covers a distance of 10.5 kilometers and has six stations. With a top speed of 60 km per hour, its two cars can hold 220 passengers. The clear glass floor offers passengers a bird’s eye view of the city, which means that they can see the city under their feet more easily and clearly. The line serves for 12 hours each day, between 8 am and 8 pm. And a new train leaves the station every 10 minutes. The sky train is fully automated (全自动化的), that means it requires no human operation unless there is an emergency (紧急情况). “The number of passengers on the first two days was more than our expectations. So the company had to bring down the train departure interval (发车间隔) from ten minutes to eight minutes.” said Manager Wang, head of the company. Passengers can buy a monthly ticket for 120 yuan. One-time and one-day tickets cost 30 yuan each till October 6th, the end of the National Day holiday period. The price of the one-day and one-time ticket after the holiday are yet to be known. The train line connects parks, lakes and hills, offering passengers a wonderful journey. A passenger from Guangdong Province said she brought her son to Wuhan for a ride in summer. “My son had seen videos of the sky train online and wanted to take a ride. He was so excited and happy during the whole journey, especially because he could see the city through the glass floor. It was an amazing experience for both of us,” she added. 5．Which of the following picture might be the sky train in Wuhan? A． B． C． D． 6．What do we know about the sky train in Wuhan? A．The train is designed to speed up to 60 km per hour. B．The train leaves the station every 5 minutes. C．The driver needs to control the train most of the time. D．There are five kinds of tickets for passengers. 7．How does the writer describe the sky train journey in the last paragraph? A．By sharing his own experience. B．By using passengers words. C．By comparing different trains. D．By introducing its good service. 8．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The introduction of the sky train in Wuhan. B．The history of the sky train in Wuhan. C．The bright future of the sky train in Wuhan. D．The challenges of the sky train in Wuhan. 【答案】5．A 6．A 7．B 8．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了在武汉开放的国内首条空轨列车。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“The clear glass floor offers passengers a bird’s eye view of the city, which means that they can see the city under their feet more easily and clearly.”可知，透明的玻璃地板为乘客提供了城市的鸟瞰图，这意味着他们可以更容易、更清楚地看到脚下的城市。由此可知，选项A是“空轨列车”的图片。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段“With a top speed of 60 km per hour”可知，这列火车时速可达60公里。故选A。 7．细节理解题。根据最后一段“A passenger from Guangdong Province said she brought her son to Wuhan for a ride in summer. ‘My son had seen videos of the sky train online and wanted to take a ride. He was so excited and happy during the whole journey, especially because he could see the city through the glass floor. It was an amazing experience for both of us,’ she added.”可知，在最后一段，作者是通过用乘客的话来描述“空轨列车”的旅程的。故选B。 8．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了在武汉开放的国内首条空轨列车。故选A。 Passage 3 Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet smelling flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden. Gardening helps to keep healthy. Today’s people sit indoors for too long and don’t get much exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It’s a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers or doing some digging. Besides, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D．It helps your bodies use calcium (钙), which is necessary to keep your bones (骨骼) strong. ________ It gets them off computers, televisions and phones. Gardening can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the meaning of “No pains, no gains.” Gardening is a great way to meet people and build relationships. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to communicate with your neighbors. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and so do gardeners. They usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens. 9．When it’s________, you can get Vitamin D in your garden. A．sunny B．cloudy C．snowy D．rainy 10．According to the passage, ________is one of the gardening activities. A．watching TV B．playing with phones C．walking dogs D．watering flowers 11．Which of the following can be the missing part in Paragraph 3? A．Gardening will be good for your bones. B．Gardening may help people to feel happy. C．Gardening is a great activity to do with children. D．Gardening can be a good way to meet neighbors. 12．The best title of the passage may be________. A．Activities B．Advantages of Gardening C．Healthy Eating Habits D．Relationships with Neighbors 【答案】9．A 10．D 11．C 12．B 【导语】本文介绍了园艺的好处，让人们保持健康，让孩子们远离电子产品，让人们与其他人建立友谊等等。 9．细节理解题。根据第二段“Besides, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D”可知，当天气晴朗时，可以在花园里得到维生素D，故选A。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers or doing some digging”可知，浇花是园艺活动之一，故选D。 11．推理判断题。根据“Gardening can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating”可惜，讲的是儿童与园艺的关系，C项“园艺是和孩子们一起做的一项很好的活动。”符合语境，故选C。 12．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章讲述园艺的各项好处，故最佳标题为“园艺的优点”，故选B。 Passage 4 The Palace Museum, a widely visited cultural landmark in Beijing, announced new visiting rules on Thursday. These rules include a ban (禁令) on “interviews” and “commercial (商业的) photography”. Without the museum’s permission, activities such as performances, on-site surveys and religious events are not allowed. The new rules will come into effect on June 30. Those who seriously break the rules will be listed as “uncivilized tourists” Fang Qiongqiong, a cultural sociologist in Shanghai, said these rules were made to prevent chaos (混乱) and improper behavior at historical sites like the Palace Museum. She added that balancing the social and cultural role was a difficult task. Efforts to stop improper behavior at popular tourist spots in China have increased. The Palace Museum’s ban on commercial photo shoots is a noticeable change. A staff member said commercial photo shoots were often seen at the museum and sometimes put off the closing time. The museum’s new rules, especially the ban on photography and filming, have become a hot topic on Sina Weibo. Netizens have different opinions. Some wonder if online streaming will also be banned. One netizen supports the new rule, saying the age of short videos is excessive and people can do crazy things in public places to attract attention. According to data, the Palace Museum welcomed 30,000 visitors on January 1, one of its busiest days. Tags like “Palace Museum’s autumn view” and “snowy Palace Museum” are popular on The Little Red Book. Chen remarked that the new ban might reduce the museum’s exposure (曝光) on the Internet. The notice also said day tickets would no longer be sold at the museum entrance. All visitors must make reservations in advance with their real names. 13．What did the Palace Museum ban according to the passage? A．Religious events and group tours. B．Performances and online streaming. C．Interviews and personal photography. D．Commercial photography and on-site surveys. 14．Why did the Palace Museum set the new rules? A．To encourage cultural exchanges. B．To limit (限制) the number of visitors. C．To keep order and protect historical sites. D．To make a noticeable change in commercial progress. 15．Which of the following words can replace “excessive”? A．Proper. B．Enough. C．Too much. D．Just right. 16．Where can readers possibly find this passage? A．In a newspaper. B．In a guide book. C．In a science magazine. D．On a school notice board. 【答案】13．D 14．C 15．C 16．A 【导语】本文介绍了故宫博物馆新的参观规定。 13．细节理解题。根据“These rules include a ban (禁令) on ‘interviews’ and ‘commercial (商业的) photography’. Without the museum’s permission, activities such as performances, on-site surveys and religious events are not allowed.”可知，故宫禁止商业摄影和现场调查。故选D。   14．细节理解题。根据“these rules were made to prevent chaos (混乱) and improper behavior at historical sites like the Palace Museum.”可知，故宫宣布新规则是为了维持秩序和保护历史遗址。故选C。 15．词句猜测题。根据“One netizen supports the new rule, saying the age of short videos is excessive and people can do crazy things in public places to attract attention.”可猜知，excessive意为“过度的”与too much同义。故选C。 16．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了故宫博物馆最近宣布的新规则，属于社会新闻内容，最可能出现在报纸上。故选A。 Passage 5 ①The ups and downs of life may seem to have no predictable (可预测的) plan. But scientists know there are very certain patterns that almost all people share. Even if you’ve passed some of your “best years”, you still have other best years to experience in the future. ②When are you the smartest? From 14-25, according to IQ scores, but you’re wiser and more experienced with increasing age. You’re the sharpest (灵敏的) in your twenties, around 30, memory begins to decline (下降), particularly your ability to do maths problems. But your IQ for other tasks climbs. Your vocabulary at age 45, for example, is three times as great as when you graduated from college. At 60, your brain has almost four times as much information as it did at age 21. ③This trade-off (平衡) between sharpness and wisdom has led psychologists to suggest that “maturity quotients” (M.Q.) be adopted for adults. ④When are you the happiest? You have the best physical sense of yourself from 15 to 24, the best professional sense (职业意识) from 40 to 49. Before age 24, we believe that our happiest years are yet to come; over 30, we believe that they’re behind us. A National Health Survey agrees: After age 30, we “become more realistic and do not view happiness as a goal in itself. If we keep our health, achieve our goals, then happiness, we feel, will follow.” ⑤When are you most creative? Generally between 30 and 39, but the peak (顶峰) varies with different professions. Mozart wrote a symphony and four sonatas by age eight, and Mendelssohn composed his best known work A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at 17, but most of the great music was written by men between 33 and 39. Though the peak in most fields come early—most Nobel prizewinners did their top research in their late 20s and 30s—creative people continue to produce quality work throughout their lives. For the “well-conditioned mind”, there is no upper limit (限制). 17．What can we know from the passage? A．We are the smartest at the age of 45. B．We are the sharpest in our twenties. C．We have the best physical sense of ourselves from 40 to 49. D．The peak of our creativity is always between 30 and 39. 18．Why does the writer mention the musicians and Nobel prizewinners in the last paragraph? A．To encourage students to learn from them. B．To remember their great achievements. C．To tell us how smart they are. D．To show the peak of creativity varies. 19．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ 20．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The Best Life B．The Best Years of Your Life C．The ups and downs of Life D．The Best Time of Years 【答案】17．B 18．D 19．A 20．B 【导语】本文探讨了人生不同阶段的能力特点，指出虽然14-25岁是智商高峰期，但智慧、创造力和幸福感会在不同年龄段达到最佳状态，强调人类能力发展具有多样性和持续性。 17．细节理解题。根据第二段“You’re the sharpest (灵敏的) in your twenties”可知二十多岁是最敏锐的时期。故选B。 18．推理判断题。根据“Generally between 30 and 39, but the peak (顶峰) varies with different professions.”及“Though the peak in most fields come early—most Nobel prizewinners did their top research in their late 20s and 30s”可推知作者列举音乐家和诺贝尔奖得主是为了说明创造力高峰期的差异性。故选D。 19．篇章结构题。文章第一段引出人生各阶段特点的主题，第二段到第五段分别讲解了智慧、幸福感、创造力的高峰期，属于总——分结构。故选A。 20．最佳标题题。通读全文可知文章主要分析人生不同阶段各种能力特点，因此“你生命中的黄金岁月”最契合主题。故选B。 Passage 6 ①Are you tired of people asking the questions, “What’s your hobby?” Well, you always hear the same old answers: reading, listening to music, painting and so on. There’s nothing wrong with these activities, but maybe it’s time for some new ideas. ②For example, how about “yarn bombing”? What’s that? Maybe you have heard of knitting (编织) to make sweaters, scarves, gloves and other things. With yarn bombing, people knit different kinds of things, like sweaters for trees or hats for the stones in the park. It’s the latest form of artwork. In some cities, people are even paying knitters to decorate public places with their art. Some call it “Knitting Graffiti (涂鸦), ” but unlike other forms of graffiti, it is easy to take away, and it doesn’t destroy anything. ③Do you like those TV shows in which the police use science to solve crimes? If you do, you can take up “forensic science” as a hobby. That’s the science used to find crimes. You can get a set of at-home fingerprint tools and find out who is taking cookies from the cookie box or perhaps who is reading your secret diary. ④Finally, here’s a hobby for those who want to have fun and make a little money. It’s called “upcycling”. You’ve heard of recycling—you put things like glass, paper and plastic in special boxes so the materials can be used again. Upcyclers take old things and make them into new things. Sometimes they can even sell the things they make. For example, you can take an old book bag, clean it up and decorate it. It will look like a cool new bag. There’s even a magazine called Upcycle that is full of ideas. All you need for this is an old thing and a good imagination. ⑤So look around for a new and interesting hobby. Then when someone asks you the question “What’s your hobby?”, you can give them an answer that they’ve never heard before. 21．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Yarn bombing. B．Graffiti. C．The park. D．Knitting. 22．What do you need if you take up “forensic science” as a hobby? A．Rich imagination. B．Science magazines. C．Knitting tools. D．Fingerprint tools. 23．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Knitting Graffiti is difficult to take away. B．A lot of people make a living by upcycling. C．It’s a good idea to have a new and interesting hobby. D．The police usually take up forensic science as a hobby. 24．How is the passage organized? A． B． C． D． 【答案】21．A 22．D 23．C 24．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了几种新的爱好。 21．词句猜测题。根据文中“With yarn bombing, people knit different kinds of things, like sweaters for trees or hats for the stones in the park. ”及下文中“It’s the latest form of artwork. In some cities, people are even paying knitters to decorate public places with their art. Some call it “Knitting Graffiti”可知，它是一种最新的艺术形式，因此判断有些人把它叫做“编织涂鸦”，因此猜测“it”代指上文提到的“yarn bombing”。故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据文中第三段“That’s the science used to find crimes. You can get a set of at-home fingerprint tools and find out who is taking cookies from the cookie box or perhaps who is reading your secret diary.”可知，你可以在家里得到一套指纹工具，找出谁在从饼干盒里拿走饼干，或者谁在读你的秘密日记。所以如果要将法医科学作为爱好的话需要一套指纹工具。故选D。 23．推理判断题。根据文中“So look around for a new and interesting hobby.”可知，要寻找一个新的有趣的爱好，因此有一个新的有趣的爱好是个好主意。故选C。 24．篇章结构题。根据文中第一段“There’s nothing wrong with these activities, but maybe it’s time for some new ideas.”可知，第一段引出话题；第二、三、四段分别介绍了三种新的爱好，而根据第五段中“So look around for a new and interesting hobby.”可知，本段是总结，因此判断本文最好的结构为总分总。故选B。 Passage 7 If you order a meal from Shake Shack in Los Angeles, your next burger will be brought by a robot on wheels. The fast food restaurant sells burgers, fries, milkshakes and more. It is working with Serve Robotics to bring customers (顾客) their orders with a robot. The robot can drive itself from the restaurant to their home. When ordering a meal from Shake Shack online, customers in Los Angeles can choose to have their food brought by a robot. Customers can then follow the robot on its journey from the restaurant to their location (地点) on the mobile phone. The robot is around a meter tall and looks like a box on four wheels, with two lights at the front which look like its eyes. According to reports, the robots can carry up to 23 kilograms at a top speed of 11 kilometers per hour-and they only travel on sidewalks. Food orders are put into a closed space that can only be opened by the customers when it arrives at their home. Till now, the robots have already brought thousands of orders to customers in Los Angeles. What’s more, they also work for many restaurants in other cities. But there can be problems. Serve Roboties says that its robots finish their take-out (外卖) work over 99% of the time. However, you can see people breaking the robots and taking away what’s inside of them in some online videos. Besides, the robots can also have problems traveling on broken ground, and some people are worried they might block (阻塞) sidewalk. 25．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The food. B．The restaurant. C．The robot. D．The order. 26．What can we learn about the robot from the passage? A．The robot looks like a wheel on a box with two lights. B．The robot can walk on the middle of street with a high speed. C．The robot takes all the meals in Shake Shack to the customers. D．The way of the robot can be checked on the customers’ mobile phones. 27．How many problems does the robots have to finish their work? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 28．What is the best title for the passage? A．Burgers brought by robots B．Meals made in Shake Shack C．Orders put into a closed space D．Robots broken on the ground 【答案】25．B 26．D 27．B 28．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了一款送餐机器人送餐的情形及存在的问题。 25．词义猜测题。根据第二段“The fast food restaurant sells burgers, fries, milkshakes and more. It is working with Serve Robotics to bring customers (顾客) their orders with a robot.”可知，快餐店出售汉堡、薯条、奶昔等。它正在与 Serve Robotics合作，用机器人为顾客送餐。故划线单词“it”指代“餐厅”。故选B。 26．细节理解题。根据第三段“Customers can then follow the robot on its journey from the restaurant to their location (地点) on the mobile phone.”可知，用手机查看机器人行驶路线。故选D。 27．细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, you can see people breaking the robots and taking away what’s inside of them in some online videos. Besides, the robots can also have problems traveling on broken ground, and some people are worried they might block (阻塞) sidewalk.”可知，文中提到机器人会遇到两个问题：有人破坏机器人、行驶地面不平或阻塞人行道。故选B。 28．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一款送餐机器人送餐的情形及存在的问题。故最佳标题为：机器人带来的汉堡。故选A。 Passage 8 “Social media  is built around FOMO （fear of missing out）, so I felt like I couldn’t get off it,” said 16-year-old Luke Martin. “Immediately, I got Instagram, where people can see what their friends are doing through shared photos and videos. But it’s a downward spiral (下行螺旋)”. According to a study by Harvard University, using social media affects the brain in ways similar to smoking. This has raised worries about phone habits among young people. In the UK, studies have shown that around a quarter of children aged five to seven years old now have their own smartphone. And some studies have shown a link (联系) between the use of social media and a bad effect on mental health, especially in children. As a result, some want an age requirement for smartphone use. Others, like Luke, are choosing to change their smartphones for much simpler ones, so-called “dumbphones (功能手机)”. Luke’s new phone only has texts, calls, maps, and a few other basic tools. “I think my friends use smartphones for four to five hours, and that’s how much mine used to be before I got this,” he said. “Now mine’s like 20 minutes a day, which is really good because I only use it when I need it. My friends think it’s pretty strange, but at this point I feel like it doesn’t really matter.” Parents are also turning to dumbphones, not only for their children but also to help themselves be more present for their families. “Changing to a dumbphone helped me change my own habits, so now I have more great time with my son,” one mother explained. “When it’s time for him to get his own phone, I’ll consider a similar choice.” 29．Why does the writer use Luke Martin’s example in Paragraph 1? A．To explain FOMO. B．To lead into the topic. C．To introduce Luck Martin. D．To show photos and videos. 30．Which is the closest meaning to the underlined word “affects” in Paragraph 2? A．Protects. B．Influences. C．Develops. D．Records. 31．How much time did Luke Martin use his smartphone a day before? A．About 20 minutes. B．About 120 minutes. C．About 200 minutes. D．About 250 minutes. 32．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Most parents don’t spend enough time on their families. B．Few Children want to buy smartphones for their parents. C．Some parents may not chose smartphone for their children. D．All Children like to use dummphones instead of smartphone. 【答案】29．B 30．B 31．D 32．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了16岁的Martin使用社交媒体的经历，意识到智能手机带来的不好影响，从而选择更换手机。 29．推理判断题。文章第一段讲述了Luke Martin使用社交媒体的情况以及他的感受，接着第二段开始讲述社交媒体对大脑的影响等相关话题。所以作者使用Luke Martin的例子是为了引出话题。故选B。 30．词句猜测题。根据“using social media affects the brain in ways similar to smoking”可知，使用社交媒体以类似于吸烟的方式影响大脑，这里表达的是社交媒体对大脑产生某种作用，结合选项，“influences”（影响）最符合语境。故选B。 31．细节理解题。根据“I think my friends use smartphones for four to five hours, and that’s how much mine used to be before I got this”可知，我认为我的朋友们使用智能手机四到五个小时，这也是我在得到这个（功能手机）之前使用智能手机的时长，四到五个小时换算成分钟就是240-300分钟左右，故选D。 32．推理判断题。根据“When it’s time for him to get his own phone, I’ll consider a similar choice.”和“Parents are also turning to dumbphones, not only for their children but also to help themselves be more present for their families.”可知，父母开始更换手机，因此可能不会给孩子选择智能手机，故选C。 Passage 9 “Am I an ‘I’ person or an ‘E’ person?” It is a popular topic among young people around China today. Many people are crazy about it so that they take a personality test named Myers-Briggs test to find out the answer. Many people find the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Test Indicator) useful. It groups people into 16 types, which start with the letter “I” or “E”, such as “ENTJ, INFP” or more. “E” is short for “Extroversion” while “I” is for “Introversion”. After testing, some say, “I’m extroverted, I should go to parties and make friends,” while others think, “I’m introverted, I prefer working alone, maybe I’ll be a writer someday.” They believe knowing their type can help them make quicker choices about activities, careers, and life paths. However, there are some problems with the test. Some get different results when they retake it, and some find it hard to answer certain questions. For example, “I like watching TV alone, but I also enjoy hanging out with friends. Am I an ‘I’ or an ‘E’?” When you take a personality test, you may think, “Oh, that’s me.” That’s because the descriptions are generic. They can be used to describe many people. Research has found that over 50% of people get a different score when they retook the MBTI just five weeks later. Personalities can change with time, and they are not black-or-white, scientists say. You may be introverted now but become extroverted when you get older. Or, you can be both an “I” and an “E”. Don’t label (贴标签) yourself! Studies have also shown that the test is not real at telling people’s success in different jobs. So, don’t take it too seriously. 33．What is the main purpose of doing the MBTI test? A．To test a hot and special topic. B．To help get different opinions. C．To help make more friends. D．To test your personality type. 34．According to the test in Paragraph 2, what may you choose to do if you are an “E” person? A．I may like reading books in the library on vacation. B．I may like cooking simple meals at home alone on weekends. C．I may like watching movies with a pet dog on Friday night. D．I may like celebrating different festivals with different people. 35．What does the underlined word “generic” probably mean? A．Common. B．Special. C．Clear. D．Simple. 36．Why does the author write the passage? A．To introduce what MBTI is. B．To tell whether MBTI is useful. C．To explain how people use MBTI. D．To list how many people use MBTI. 【答案】33．D 34．D 35．A 36．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了MBTI性格测试。 33．细节理解题。根据“Many people are crazy about it so that they take a personality test named Myers-Briggs test to find out the answer…They believe knowing their type can help them make quicker choices about activities, careers, and life paths.”可知MBTI测试主要目的是测试你的性格类型，故选D。 34．推理判断题。根据“I’m extroverted, I should go to parties and make friends,”可知，E人是应该去派对并且交更多的朋友的一类人，选项D“我可能喜欢和不同的人一起庆祝不同的节日”符合语境。故选D。 35．词句猜测题。根据“That’s because the descriptions are generic. They can be used to describe many people.”可知，可以描述很多人，说明这些描述是很“常见的”，与common同义。故选A。 36．推理判断题。根据全文以及“You may be introverted now but become extroverted when you get older. Or, you can be both an “I” and an “E”. Don’t label (贴标签) yourself! Studies have also shown that the test is not real at telling people’s success in different jobs. So, don’t take it too seriously.”可知，测试结果并不是固定的，不要给自己贴标签，研究还表明，该测试并不能真实地判断人们在不同工作中的成功程度。因此推测作者主要是为了说明这个测试是否有用。故选B。 Passage 10 A smile shows that a person is happy. For example, a person may smile when he or she is pleased with a grade on a test. Or a person might smile if a friend told a funny joke. People smile for many different reasons. But smiles are more than just a way for people to show that they are happy. There are other good reasons to smile often. First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness. In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile. On the other hand, it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness. So give the muscles in your face a rest and smile! Second, smiles are nice. People may try to look nice on the outside by exercising or wearing nice clothes. However, there is a famous saying: a smile is the best thing a person can wear. That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy. Almost no one wants to be around someone who is unhappy all the time. Third, smiles are helpful. Both smiling and laughing can quickly spread from one person to another. If one person smiles, people around him or her want to smile, too. Similarly, when a person laughs, people tend to laugh with them. If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to share a smile or laugh. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cheer someone up. Finally, smiling and laughing are very good for the body. Even if you are mad or sad, try smiling. You’ll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long. 37．Which of the following is mentioned as a reason to smile? A．It is polite. B．It is quiet. C．It is free. D．It is easy. 38．Which of the following sentences is TRUE? A．It takes fewer muscles to smile than to show unhappiness. B．No one wants to be around the people who are happy. C．If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to have a rest. D．If you are angry or sad, you’d better avoid smiling. 39．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 40．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Ways of Making People Happy B．The Power of Smiling C．Different Ways of Smiling D．The Importance of Happiness 【答案】37．D 38．A 39．A 40．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了微笑的好处。 37．细节理解题。根据“First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness.”可知，微笑比表现不开心更容易。故选D。 38．细节理解题。根据“In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile. On the other hand, it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness.”可知，微笑只需要动17块肌肉，而表现不开心需要动43块肌肉，也就是说，微笑比表现不开心需要动更少的肌肉。故选A。 39．篇章结构题。第一段总起全文，引出微笑这一话题；第二至五段罗列了四个微笑的好处。故选A。 40．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了微笑的好处，选项B“微笑的力量”与之相符。故选B。 Part 2：进阶练5篇 Passage 11 Hey! The people of the Earth! Can you hear this radio message? Don’t be afraid! We come in peace from another planet. We are your cousins. We are men, as you are. You will recognize us when we meet. You will see a huge spaceship, a few hours from now. We are flying towards the solar system (太阳系) almost as fast as this radio message. Our ancestors and yours shared the sun ten million years ago. I’m sure you have forgotten your history while we have remembered ours. Our ancestors lived on the Earth when dinosaurs were dying. Sadly, they could hardly save them. Your planet was very warm then. Our ancestors believed it would make a nice home for them. They were wrong. Though we were masters of space, we knew so little about the Earth. For millions of summers - there were no winters in those ancient days - the Earth had rapid development. But two million years ago, the Earth began to change. The temperatures fell quickly. The ground was covered with snow and ice. At that time, however, our ancestors knew little about that. They believed there was just a strange disease spreading on the earth. The disease wouldn’t cause death to them, but it would bring much pain and do harm to men’s health. The looks of many of our ancestors started to change. Many newborns were born with long wings and could fly fast. Some people were immune to (对……免疫) the ‘disease’. As a result, within a few centuries, the world split into two groups -- almost two species (人种). The two groups were jealous (嫉妒) of each other. Finally, a world war broke out. Meanwhile, the temperatures were even lower. In the end, some people escaped from the Earth. We wanted to keep in touch with those who chose to stay on the Earth, but we failed. A few years ago, we happened to know that many of you had survived (幸存). We picked up your radio signals and found that you had long been living a peaceful life. Now, we are coming to greet you, our long-lost relatives. It’s time for our reunion! Looking forward to seeing you soon! 41．The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to ________. A．dying dinosaurs B．your planets C．your cousins D．our ancestors 42．Which of the following statement is correct about the situation on the Earth two million years ago? A．The Earth kept developing with summers all year round. B．The temperature rose quickly and people were dying. C．People might feel very cold and suffered from a disease. D．Our ancestors solved the problem successfully then. 43．The senders of the message feel ________ during the flight. A．jealous B．doubtful C．positive D．awful 44．You may find the article when you browse the website—________. A．www.sciencefictionbooks.com B．www.spacedailynews.com C．www.adventurechallenge.com D．www.moviereviewing.com 【答案】41．D 42．C 43．C 44．A 【导语】本文是一篇科幻故事，主要是以外星人的角度向地球人发送信息，介绍他们和地球的渊源以及他们星球过去发生的故事。 41．词句猜测题。根据“ Our ancestors believed it would make a nice home for them.”可知，此处是说我们的祖先认为地球会成为他们美好的家园，故划线词“them”指代的是“our ancestors”。故选D。 42．细节理解题。根据“But two million years ago, the Earth began to change. The temperatures fell quickly. The ground was covered with snow and ice....They believed there was just a strange disease spreading on the earth. The disease wouldn’t cause death to them, but it would bring much pain and do harm to men’s health.”可以推断出当时的人们感到非常寒冷，并且遭受了一种疾病的困扰。C选项内容符合。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据“Now, we are coming...seeing you soon!”可知，发送信息的人对与地球人团聚充满期待，态度是积极的。故选C。 44．推理判断题。根据“Hey! The people of the Earth...when we meet.”以及通读全文可知，文章讲述的是外星人向地球人发送信息并介绍相关故事，属于科幻题材。所以我们可以在浏览网站www.sciencefictionbooks.com时看到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 12 “Henry! Knock it off! If you do that one more time, I’m going to throw you out of this boat,” warned Cameron angrily. “Yeah, right,” said Henry and half-heartedly rowed the boat up the river. Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends. Cameron looked down on Henry and spent his time at summer camp keeping away from him. Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy. Cameron hated the fact that the boat ride was at least 5 miles long. Just then Cameron felt some small drops of water again on his neck. “Henry!” shouted Cameron loudly. “I said to leave me alone.” “I’m not doing anything!” answered Henry coolly. “If you look up, you will see that Mother Nature is touching you with water.” Sure enough, when Cameron looked up, he could see light rain coming down. Things got quiet in the boat after that. Before long, the small drops turned into large ones, and thunder and lightning began racing across the sky. Cameron didn’t know what to do. All he remembered was hearing stories about never to be on the water during a lightning storm. There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter? At that moment, Henry took over. He guided Cameron to control the boat towards some small wooden houses up ahead. By the time they reached the houses, they were all wet. Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house. 45．According to the story, Cameron and Henry _________. A．both enjoyed the boat ride B．worked together to solve a problem C．were friends with each other D．knew each other for a long time 46．Why didn’t Cameron like Henry? A．Because Henry rowed the boat half-heartedly. B．Because Henry warned Cameron angrily. C．Because Henry always broke the rules. D．Because Henry was crazy about rowing. 47．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “get shelter” in the last paragraph? A．get some food to eat B．get a place to stay safe C．get someone’s help D．get some water to drink 48．According to the passage, which is the right order? a. Cameron and Henry were safe in a house. b. Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly. c. A light rain became lightning storm. d. Cameron and Henry became partners. A．c-b-d-a B．b-d-c-a C．b-d-a-c D．d-b-c-a 【答案】45．B 46．C 47．B 48．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了原本不是朋友的Henry和Cameron被选为搭档一起划船，在划船过程中遇到困难一起解决的故事。 45．细节理解题。根据“Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends.”可知，Henry和Cameron是搭档，一起解决问题，故选B。 46．细节理解题。根据“Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy.”可知，Henry从不遵守规则，这使得Cameron发疯，这就是Cameron不喜欢Henry的原因，故选C。 47．词句猜测题。根据“There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter?”以及前文内容可知Henry和Cameron遇到电闪雷鸣，雨渐渐变大的情况，需要有地方躲藏，即“找到安全的地方”，故选B。 48． 细节理解题。根据“Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners”可知，Henry和Cameron先是成为了搭档，“Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly.”一起粗心地划船，“A light rain became lightning storm.”后遇到小雨，逐渐地变成了闪电风暴，“Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house.”但最终他们找到了一所房子，在里面很安全。故选D。 Passage 13 What is the reason for pain? Pain hurts us, but could it be good for us? Is pain in fact helpful? Pain is the body’s way to tell us that something is wrong so that we stop what we are doing to protect the body. For example, if you break your leg, pain stops you from walking on it. If you didn’t feel any pain, you would continue walking around and you could hurt your leg more. But why does it continue to hurt even after you have stopped walking on your hurt leg? It is because your body needs you to rest so as to have the energy to mend the broken bone. But how does pain work? We have special cells in our skin, our eyes, and inside our bodies, too. When something goes wrong, these cells send messages to the brain. The brain then makes us feel pain, so we will stop doing whatever is causing the pain. Put your hand on a hot pan, and your hand’s skin cells tell your muscles and your brain. Your muscles are able to quickly move your hand away from the heat. At the same time, your brain gets the message that something is wrong and you need to care for your hand. It all happens in less than a second. But did you know that the brain itself cannot feel pain? In fact, when doctors cut into the brain, they do not put the person to sleep. Because the person does not feel any pain in the brain, it is thought to be much safer if the person is awake while the doctor works. 49．Why is pain helpful sometimes according to the passage? A．It teaches us about the way our bodies move and grow. B．It reminds us to keep awake when doctors cut into the brain. C．It tells doctors about problems with the body so that they can fix them. D．It makes us stop the wrong things that we’re doing to protect us. 50．What would likely happen to people who can’t feel pain after they fell? A．Their lives would be easier. B．They would become normal quickly. C．They would get hurt more. D．They would not be afraid of falling. 51．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 52．What is the passage mainly about? A．How pain works to protect our bodies. B．How pain hurts our brains. C．How doctors work on the brain. D．How the brain moves our bodies. 【答案】49．D 50．C 51．A 52．A 【导语】本文主要讲述的是疼痛如何产生，以及疼痛如何保护我们自身免受伤害。 49．细节理解题。根据“Pain is the body’s way to tell us that something is wrong so that we stop what we are doing to protect the body.”可知，疼痛能让我们停止错误的行为来保护自己。故选D。 50．细节理解题。根据“If you didn’t feel any pain, you would continue walking around and you could hurt your leg more.”可知，不能感受痛的人会受到更多的伤害。故选C。 51．篇章结构题。根据“What is the reason for pain? Pain hurts us, but could it be good for us? Is pain in fact helpful?”及文章可知，文章第一段提出三个问题，引出文章主题，统领全文；文章第二、三、四段分别从不同方面介绍文章主题，故正确的结构是总——分，如选项A所示。故选A。 52．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是痛如何保护我们的身体。故选A。 Passage 14 61-year-old American Brian Linden wears many hats: traveler, businessman, educator, writer, and founder of the Linden Center hotel. Having lived in a village in South China’s Yunnan province for nearly twenty years, he now considers himself as one of the “cool new Dali people”. Born and raised in Chicago, Linden first visited China in 1984. He received a scholarship (奖学金) from the Chinese government and came to study in Beijing. During his stay, he was deeply attracted by Chinese culture and would love to be its communicator. After working and traveling in over 100 countries, he gave up his job in the US, sold his house and moved to China with his wife and two sons in 2004. He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle. After a tour around China, Linden and his wife finally chose Xizhou, a small town not far from Dali. “I’m a fan of China’s traditional buildings. Xizhou is a beautiful town with hundreds of old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Traditions here remain as alive as ever and the local people treat me like family,” said Linden. With the help of the Dali government, Linden put all his money into repairing a traditional Bai-style house into a hotel for foreign tourists. Now the house is known as Linden Center hotel. It provides international education projects for European and American schools. It also opens 50% of its space to the public, creating a place for more people to communicate with the villagers. It offers free English classes to villagers once a week. When talking about his future plans, Linden said he wants to do more to share with the world the beauty of China. “Our goal is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,” said Linden. “I hope that through my efforts, more people can love China.” 53．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A．Linden enjoys wearing different hats. B．Linden was born in Yunnan province. C．Linden is truly interested in Chinese culture. D．Linden has built many buildings in the village. 54．Why did Linden come to Xizhou with his family? A．He wanted to find a good job. B．He planned to have a different lifestyle. C．His children wanted to get better education. D．His wife expected to live in traditional buildings. 55．What can villagers do in Linden Center hotel? A．They can learn English there. B．They can stay in the hotel for free. C．They can often communicate with Linden. D．They can get education project from abroad. 56．What is Linden probably going to do according to the passage? A．Encourage villagers to learn English. B．Work as an English teacher in Xizhou. C．Travel around China to get more experience. D．Help more foreigners understand China better. 【答案】53．C 54．B 55．A 56．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了定居中国大理的美国作家、旅行家、商人以及教育者——布莱恩·林登。 53．推理判断题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知，Linden对中国文化有浓厚的兴趣，因为他被其深深吸引，并且想要成为文化的传递者。故选C。 54．细节理解题。根据第三段“He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle.”可知，Linden放弃了美国的工作和房子，来到中国是为了创造一种新的生活方式。故选B。 55．细节理解题。根据“It offers free English classes to villagers once a week.”可知，Linden Center酒店为村民每周提供一次免费的英语课程。故选A。 56．推理判断题。根据最后一段“When talking about his future plans, Linden said he wants to do more to share with the world the beauty of China. ‘Our goal is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,’ said Linden. ‘I hope that through my efforts, more people can love China.’ ”可知，Linden 的目标是通过他的努力，让更多人了解中国，因此他将来可能会帮助更多外国人更好地理解中国。故选D。 Passage 15 I stood by the window, looking at the gray sky and snowy ground. A woman crossed the street, with a thick scarf, looking cold and unhappy. The morning was ideal for reading, so I turned on the light and lay in bed with a book. The phone rang, and I heard my mum agree to something, mentioning my name. Curious, I wondered what was happening. Mum entered and told me Uncle Sam was taking me to Sparrow Hills. Unwilling to leave on such a cold day, I hesitated (犹豫) but didn’t want to disappoint Mum, so I put on my blue sweater. The doorbell rang, and Uncle Sam asked if I was ready. “I suppose,” I replied, grabbing a warm wool hat. We headed to the station, catching the train to Sparrow Hills. The train is warm, and my body started to relax. “Can we just stay on the train?” I said as the train stopped. Uncle Sam softly pulled me up and said, “You will miss all the fun.” Outside, the wind was blowing strongly. The trees were shining and they swung in the wind. “I don’t know how long I can stay out here,” I said as we started to walk uphill. He pulled me closer to the trees and said, “Listen!” At first, I heard only the wind. Then came a jingling and chiming (叮叮当当). “That’s the music in winter,” My uncle said. I pulled my hat up to free my ears. The branches (树枝) sounded like hundreds of bells ringing, jingling and chiming. I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind. Then we climbed to the top of Sparrow Hills and looked down. The snow-covered trees made buildings appear brighter. Then the sun broke through the clouds. “The sun is shining!” I shouted. Uncle Sam smiled and said, “The sun is always shining. You just need to climb high enough to see it.” 57．Why did the writer mention the old woman in Paragraph 1? A．To show how lonely she was. B．To show how much she loved reading. C．To show how cold the day was. D．To show how poor the old woman was. 58．What’s the music in winter according to the passage? A．The sound of the train passing nearby. B．The sound of the wind in the mountains. C．The sound of snow falling from the trees. D．The sound of branches and leaves in the wind. 59．How did Marina’s feelings change in the story? A．bored→angry-excited B．worried→pleased→sad C．unhappy→surprised→excited D．unhappy→peaceful→surprised 60．What can we infer (推断) from the story? A．Marina would begin to like going out in winter. B．Marina would prefer to sleep at home in winter. C．Uncle Sam would never take Marina outside again. D．Marina’s mum wasn’t sure if Marina would have fun at first. 【答案】57．C 58．D 59．C 60．A 【导语】本文讲述了阴冷冬日，作者本欲在家看书，却意外被叔叔带去麻雀山。起初抗拒，后被山顶美景和阳光震撼，领悟到积极面对生活的道理。 57．推理判断题。根据“I stood by the window, looking at the gray sky and snowy ground. A woman crossed the street, with a thick scarf, looking cold and unhappy.”可知，第一段中提到年老的妇人是为了表示那天天气有多冷。故选C。 58．细节理解题。根据“The branches (树枝) sounded like hundreds of bells ringing, jingling and chiming. I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind.”可知，冬季的“音乐”是指冰冷的树枝相互撞击发出的“叮叮当当”的声音，故选D。 59．推理判断题。根据“Unwilling to leave on such a cold day, I hesitated (犹豫) but didn’t want to disappoint Mum, so I put on my blue sweater.”可知，作者不想在这么冷的天气出去，所以应是不开心的；根据“I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind.”可知，作者很惊讶；根据“‘The sun is shining!’ I shouted.”可知，站在山顶看到阳光灿烂，作者很激动。故选C。 60．推理判断题，根据“I pulled my hat up to free my ears...I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind.”和最后1段“‘The sun is shining!’ I shouted.”可知，这里的“阳光灿烂”不仅是天气的描述，也是作者心境的体现，说明作者心情美好，所以推断，作者会开始喜欢在冬天外出，故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解说明文类 话题类型 对应篇目 核心内容 话题 1：科技与生活 1. 第 2 篇（武汉空轨列车） 2. 第 7 篇（机器人送餐） 3. 第 8 篇（功能手机与智能手机） 1. 介绍武汉首条空轨列车的路线（10.5 公里，6 站）、速度（最高 60km/h）、透明玻璃地板及票务信息（月卡 120 元）2. 说明洛杉矶 Shake Shack 餐厅用轮式机器人送餐，可通过手机追踪路线，提及机器人载重（23kg）、速度及面临的破坏、路面障碍问题3. 分析社交媒体对青少年的影响（类似吸烟影响大脑），介绍 Luke 等青少年改用功能手机减少使用时长，部分家长也为孩子选择功能手机 话题 2：文化与旅游 1. 第 4 篇（故宫新规则） 2. 第 15 篇（美国友人扎根云南） 3. 第 1 篇（棒球发展） 1. 故宫禁止商业摄影、现场调查等活动，实行实名预约制，解释规则旨在维护秩序，提及网友对短视频、直播是否受限的讨论2. 61 岁美国人 Linden 定居云南喜洲近 20 年，修复白族古宅成酒店，开设免费英语课，推动中外文化交流3. 追溯棒球起源（英国圆场棒球），介绍 1846 年美国首次记录棒球赛、1903 年首届世界大赛及棒球在美国的发展 话题 3：健康与生活方式 1. 第 3 篇（园艺的好处） 2. 第 11 篇（微笑的力量） 3. 第 14 篇（疼痛的作用） 1. 阐述园艺可锻炼身体（浇水、翻土）、获取维生素 D，还能让孩子远离电子产品、理解 “一分耕耘一分收获”2. 说明微笑的优势：动用肌肉少（17 块）、提升亲和力、传递快乐、改善情绪，是低成本的解压方式3. 解释疼痛的保护作用（如骨折时阻止继续行走），说明疼痛传递机制（皮肤细胞传信号到大脑），提及大脑本身无疼痛感 话题 4：人生阶段与能力 1. 第 5 篇（人生黄金阶段）2. 第 6 篇（新奇爱好推荐）3. 第 10 篇（MBTI 性格测试） 1. 分析不同年龄段的能力特点：20 多岁思维最敏锐、45 岁词汇量达高峰、40-49 岁职业意识最佳、30-39 岁创造力较强2. 推荐 “毛线轰炸”（编织装饰公共空间）、“法医科学”（家用指纹工具）、“升级改造”（旧物翻新）三种新奇爱好3. 介绍 MBTI 测试（16 种性格类型），指出其局限性（重测结果易变、描述通用），强调性格非绝对，勿过度依赖 话题 5：自然与环境 1. 第 16 篇（冬日登山感悟） 2. 第 3 篇（园艺与自然） 3. 第 12 篇（外星人与地球渊源） 1. 作者冬日随叔叔登麻雀山，聆听树枝撞击的 “冬之音乐”、目睹雪后阳光，改变对寒冬的看法，领悟 “登高见阳光” 的道理2. 提及园艺可接触自然，种植过程中感受阳光、土壤，培养对自然的认知，还能收获鲜花、蔬果3. 以科幻视角讲述外星人祖先曾居住地球，因冰河期与疾病分为两支，如今返回地球与人类团聚，蕴含对自然环境变化的思考 话题 6：伙伴协作与应对 1. 第 13 篇（划船遇暴雨） 2. 第 7 篇（机器人送餐协作） 3. 第 4 篇（故宫规则执行） 1. 互不喜欢的 Henry 和 Cameron 划船时遇暴雨，Henry 主导掌舵寻找避难所，二人协作避险，体现伙伴配合的重要性2. 餐厅与机器人公司合作实现自动化送餐，顾客通过手机配合追踪，虽有问题但提升效率，展现技术与人类的协作3. 故宫通过制定新规则（禁止商业活动、实名预约），需工作人员、游客共同遵守，维护景区秩序，体现多方协作的必要性 Part 1：基础练10篇 Passage 1 Baseball is a beloved sport that has been played in the United States for more than 150 years. But where did baseball come from, and how has it developed over time? Baseball’s beginning can be traced back to England, where a game called rounders was played in the 18th century. Rounders involved hitting a ball with a bat and running around a series of bases. The game was brought to North America by Englishmen, and over time, it developed into the sport we know today as baseball. The first recorded baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1846. The game was played between the New York Nine and the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, and it had many of the same things of modern-day baseball, including nine players on each team, a diamond-shaped field, and a pitcher (投手) who threw the ball overhand. In the years that followed, baseball grew in popularity, and it became known as America’s favorite pastime. The National League, the first baseball league (联盟), was built in 1876, and the American League was built in 1901. In 1903, the first World Series was played between the winners of the National League and the American League. Over time, baseball has continued to develop. Rule changes, new equipment, and improvements in training and conditioning have all led to the sport’s growth and development. Today, baseball is played at all levels, from little league to the major leagues, and it remains a beloved part of American culture. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about baseball? A．It has been played in the UK for more than 150 years. B．The first recorded baseball game was played in 1864. C．The first World Series in America was played in 1903. D．The baseball rules always stay the same for a long time. 2．How many players are there in each baseball team? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 3．What does the underlined word “pastime” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Something that you dislike to do when you are free. B．Something that you enjoy doing when you are not working. C．Something that you have to do when you are working. D．Something that you used to do when you were at school. 4．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To advise people to learn to play baseball. B．To teach people how to play baseball well. C．To share some world-famous baseball clubs. D．To introduce the development of baseball. Passage 2 China’s first sky train opened to the public on Tuesday in Wuhan, offering passengers an experience in a science fiction movie. A local citizen, Li Zhengying, who took the train on Wednesday, called her journey “really cool” and said she would bring her family for a ride the next time. The line covers a distance of 10.5 kilometers and has six stations. With a top speed of 60 km per hour, its two cars can hold 220 passengers. The clear glass floor offers passengers a bird’s eye view of the city, which means that they can see the city under their feet more easily and clearly. The line serves for 12 hours each day, between 8 am and 8 pm. And a new train leaves the station every 10 minutes. The sky train is fully automated (全自动化的), that means it requires no human operation unless there is an emergency (紧急情况). “The number of passengers on the first two days was more than our expectations. So the company had to bring down the train departure interval (发车间隔) from ten minutes to eight minutes.” said Manager Wang, head of the company. Passengers can buy a monthly ticket for 120 yuan. One-time and one-day tickets cost 30 yuan each till October 6th, the end of the National Day holiday period. The price of the one-day and one-time ticket after the holiday are yet to be known. The train line connects parks, lakes and hills, offering passengers a wonderful journey. A passenger from Guangdong Province said she brought her son to Wuhan for a ride in summer. “My son had seen videos of the sky train online and wanted to take a ride. He was so excited and happy during the whole journey, especially because he could see the city through the glass floor. It was an amazing experience for both of us,” she added. 5．Which of the following picture might be the sky train in Wuhan? A． B． C． D． 6．What do we know about the sky train in Wuhan? A．The train is designed to speed up to 60 km per hour. B．The train leaves the station every 5 minutes. C．The driver needs to control the train most of the time. D．There are five kinds of tickets for passengers. 7．How does the writer describe the sky train journey in the last paragraph? A．By sharing his own experience. B．By using passengers words. C．By comparing different trains. D．By introducing its good service. 8．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The introduction of the sky train in Wuhan. B．The history of the sky train in Wuhan. C．The bright future of the sky train in Wuhan. D．The challenges of the sky train in Wuhan. Passage 3 Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet smelling flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden. Gardening helps to keep healthy. Today’s people sit indoors for too long and don’t get much exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It’s a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers or doing some digging. Besides, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D．It helps your bodies use calcium (钙), which is necessary to keep your bones (骨骼) strong. ________ It gets them off computers, televisions and phones. Gardening can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the meaning of “No pains, no gains.” Gardening is a great way to meet people and build relationships. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to communicate with your neighbors. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and so do gardeners. They usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens. 9．When it’s________, you can get Vitamin D in your garden. A．sunny B．cloudy C．snowy D．rainy 10．According to the passage, ________is one of the gardening activities. A．watching TV B．playing with phones C．walking dogs D．watering flowers 11．Which of the following can be the missing part in Paragraph 3? A．Gardening will be good for your bones. B．Gardening may help people to feel happy. C．Gardening is a great activity to do with children. D．Gardening can be a good way to meet neighbors. 12．The best title of the passage may be________. A．Activities B．Advantages of Gardening C．Healthy Eating Habits D．Relationships with Neighbors Passage 4 The Palace Museum, a widely visited cultural landmark in Beijing, announced new visiting rules on Thursday. These rules include a ban (禁令) on “interviews” and “commercial (商业的) photography”. Without the museum’s permission, activities such as performances, on-site surveys and religious events are not allowed. The new rules will come into effect on June 30. Those who seriously break the rules will be listed as “uncivilized tourists” Fang Qiongqiong, a cultural sociologist in Shanghai, said these rules were made to prevent chaos (混乱) and improper behavior at historical sites like the Palace Museum. She added that balancing the social and cultural role was a difficult task. Efforts to stop improper behavior at popular tourist spots in China have increased. The Palace Museum’s ban on commercial photo shoots is a noticeable change. A staff member said commercial photo shoots were often seen at the museum and sometimes put off the closing time. The museum’s new rules, especially the ban on photography and filming, have become a hot topic on Sina Weibo. Netizens have different opinions. Some wonder if online streaming will also be banned. One netizen supports the new rule, saying the age of short videos is excessive and people can do crazy things in public places to attract attention. According to data, the Palace Museum welcomed 30,000 visitors on January 1, one of its busiest days. Tags like “Palace Museum’s autumn view” and “snowy Palace Museum” are popular on The Little Red Book. Chen remarked that the new ban might reduce the museum’s exposure (曝光) on the Internet. The notice also said day tickets would no longer be sold at the museum entrance. All visitors must make reservations in advance with their real names. 13．What did the Palace Museum ban according to the passage? A．Religious events and group tours. B．Performances and online streaming. C．Interviews and personal photography. D．Commercial photography and on-site surveys. 14．Why did the Palace Museum set the new rules? A．To encourage cultural exchanges. B．To limit (限制) the number of visitors. C．To keep order and protect historical sites. D．To make a noticeable change in commercial progress. 15．Which of the following words can replace “excessive”? A．Proper. B．Enough. C．Too much. D．Just right. 16．Where can readers possibly find this passage? A．In a newspaper. B．In a guide book. C．In a science magazine. D．On a school notice board. Passage 5 ①The ups and downs of life may seem to have no predictable (可预测的) plan. But scientists know there are very certain patterns that almost all people share. Even if you’ve passed some of your “best years”, you still have other best years to experience in the future. ②When are you the smartest? From 14-25, according to IQ scores, but you’re wiser and more experienced with increasing age. You’re the sharpest (灵敏的) in your twenties, around 30, memory begins to decline (下降), particularly your ability to do maths problems. But your IQ for other tasks climbs. Your vocabulary at age 45, for example, is three times as great as when you graduated from college. At 60, your brain has almost four times as much information as it did at age 21. ③This trade-off (平衡) between sharpness and wisdom has led psychologists to suggest that “maturity quotients” (M.Q.) be adopted for adults. ④When are you the happiest? You have the best physical sense of yourself from 15 to 24, the best professional sense (职业意识) from 40 to 49. Before age 24, we believe that our happiest years are yet to come; over 30, we believe that they’re behind us. A National Health Survey agrees: After age 30, we “become more realistic and do not view happiness as a goal in itself. If we keep our health, achieve our goals, then happiness, we feel, will follow.” ⑤When are you most creative? Generally between 30 and 39, but the peak (顶峰) varies with different professions. Mozart wrote a symphony and four sonatas by age eight, and Mendelssohn composed his best known work A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at 17, but most of the great music was written by men between 33 and 39. Though the peak in most fields come early—most Nobel prizewinners did their top research in their late 20s and 30s—creative people continue to produce quality work throughout their lives. For the “well-conditioned mind”, there is no upper limit (限制). 17．What can we know from the passage? A．We are the smartest at the age of 45. B．We are the sharpest in our twenties. C．We have the best physical sense of ourselves from 40 to 49. D．The peak of our creativity is always between 30 and 39. 18．Why does the writer mention the musicians and Nobel prizewinners in the last paragraph? A．To encourage students to learn from them. B．To remember their great achievements. C．To tell us how smart they are. D．To show the peak of creativity varies. 19．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ 20．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The Best Life B．The Best Years of Your Life C．The ups and downs of Life D．The Best Time of Years Passage 6 ①Are you tired of people asking the questions, “What’s your hobby?” Well, you always hear the same old answers: reading, listening to music, painting and so on. There’s nothing wrong with these activities, but maybe it’s time for some new ideas. ②For example, how about “yarn bombing”? What’s that? Maybe you have heard of knitting (编织) to make sweaters, scarves, gloves and other things. With yarn bombing, people knit different kinds of things, like sweaters for trees or hats for the stones in the park. It’s the latest form of artwork. In some cities, people are even paying knitters to decorate public places with their art. Some call it “Knitting Graffiti (涂鸦), ” but unlike other forms of graffiti, it is easy to take away, and it doesn’t destroy anything. ③Do you like those TV shows in which the police use science to solve crimes? If you do, you can take up “forensic science” as a hobby. That’s the science used to find crimes. You can get a set of at-home fingerprint tools and find out who is taking cookies from the cookie box or perhaps who is reading your secret diary. ④Finally, here’s a hobby for those who want to have fun and make a little money. It’s called “upcycling”. You’ve heard of recycling—you put things like glass, paper and plastic in special boxes so the materials can be used again. Upcyclers take old things and make them into new things. Sometimes they can even sell the things they make. For example, you can take an old book bag, clean it up and decorate it. It will look like a cool new bag. There’s even a magazine called Upcycle that is full of ideas. All you need for this is an old thing and a good imagination. ⑤So look around for a new and interesting hobby. Then when someone asks you the question “What’s your hobby?”, you can give them an answer that they’ve never heard before. 21．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Yarn bombing. B．Graffiti. C．The park. D．Knitting. 22．What do you need if you take up “forensic science” as a hobby? A．Rich imagination. B．Science magazines. C．Knitting tools. D．Fingerprint tools. 23．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Knitting Graffiti is difficult to take away. B．A lot of people make a living by upcycling. C．It’s a good idea to have a new and interesting hobby. D．The police usually take up forensic science as a hobby. 24．How is the passage organized? A． B． C． D． Passage 7 If you order a meal from Shake Shack in Los Angeles, your next burger will be brought by a robot on wheels. The fast food restaurant sells burgers, fries, milkshakes and more. It is working with Serve Robotics to bring customers (顾客) their orders with a robot. The robot can drive itself from the restaurant to their home. When ordering a meal from Shake Shack online, customers in Los Angeles can choose to have their food brought by a robot. Customers can then follow the robot on its journey from the restaurant to their location (地点) on the mobile phone. The robot is around a meter tall and looks like a box on four wheels, with two lights at the front which look like its eyes. According to reports, the robots can carry up to 23 kilograms at a top speed of 11 kilometers per hour-and they only travel on sidewalks. Food orders are put into a closed space that can only be opened by the customers when it arrives at their home. Till now, the robots have already brought thousands of orders to customers in Los Angeles. What’s more, they also work for many restaurants in other cities. But there can be problems. Serve Roboties says that its robots finish their take-out (外卖) work over 99% of the time. However, you can see people breaking the robots and taking away what’s inside of them in some online videos. Besides, the robots can also have problems traveling on broken ground, and some people are worried they might block (阻塞) sidewalk. 25．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The food. B．The restaurant. C．The robot. D．The order. 26．What can we learn about the robot from the passage? A．The robot looks like a wheel on a box with two lights. B．The robot can walk on the middle of street with a high speed. C．The robot takes all the meals in Shake Shack to the customers. D．The way of the robot can be checked on the customers’ mobile phones. 27．How many problems does the robots have to finish their work? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 28．What is the best title for the passage? A．Burgers brought by robots B．Meals made in Shake Shack C．Orders put into a closed space D．Robots broken on the ground Passage 8 “Social media  is built around FOMO （fear of missing out）, so I felt like I couldn’t get off it,” said 16-year-old Luke Martin. “Immediately, I got Instagram, where people can see what their friends are doing through shared photos and videos. But it’s a downward spiral (下行螺旋)”. According to a study by Harvard University, using social media affects the brain in ways similar to smoking. This has raised worries about phone habits among young people. In the UK, studies have shown that around a quarter of children aged five to seven years old now have their own smartphone. And some studies have shown a link (联系) between the use of social media and a bad effect on mental health, especially in children. As a result, some want an age requirement for smartphone use. Others, like Luke, are choosing to change their smartphones for much simpler ones, so-called “dumbphones (功能手机)”. Luke’s new phone only has texts, calls, maps, and a few other basic tools. “I think my friends use smartphones for four to five hours, and that’s how much mine used to be before I got this,” he said. “Now mine’s like 20 minutes a day, which is really good because I only use it when I need it. My friends think it’s pretty strange, but at this point I feel like it doesn’t really matter.” Parents are also turning to dumbphones, not only for their children but also to help themselves be more present for their families. “Changing to a dumbphone helped me change my own habits, so now I have more great time with my son,” one mother explained. “When it’s time for him to get his own phone, I’ll consider a similar choice.” 29．Why does the writer use Luke Martin’s example in Paragraph 1? A．To explain FOMO. B．To lead into the topic. C．To introduce Luck Martin. D．To show photos and videos. 30．Which is the closest meaning to the underlined word “affects” in Paragraph 2? A．Protects. B．Influences. C．Develops. D．Records. 31．How much time did Luke Martin use his smartphone a day before? A．About 20 minutes. B．About 120 minutes. C．About 200 minutes. D．About 250 minutes. 32．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Most parents don’t spend enough time on their families. B．Few Children want to buy smartphones for their parents. C．Some parents may not chose smartphone for their children. D．All Children like to use dummphones instead of smartphone. Passage 9 “Am I an ‘I’ person or an ‘E’ person?” It is a popular topic among young people around China today. Many people are crazy about it so that they take a personality test named Myers-Briggs test to find out the answer. Many people find the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Test Indicator) useful. It groups people into 16 types, which start with the letter “I” or “E”, such as “ENTJ, INFP” or more. “E” is short for “Extroversion” while “I” is for “Introversion”. After testing, some say, “I’m extroverted, I should go to parties and make friends,” while others think, “I’m introverted, I prefer working alone, maybe I’ll be a writer someday.” They believe knowing their type can help them make quicker choices about activities, careers, and life paths. However, there are some problems with the test. Some get different results when they retake it, and some find it hard to answer certain questions. For example, “I like watching TV alone, but I also enjoy hanging out with friends. Am I an ‘I’ or an ‘E’?” When you take a personality test, you may think, “Oh, that’s me.” That’s because the descriptions are generic. They can be used to describe many people. Research has found that over 50% of people get a different score when they retook the MBTI just five weeks later. Personalities can change with time, and they are not black-or-white, scientists say. You may be introverted now but become extroverted when you get older. Or, you can be both an “I” and an “E”. Don’t label (贴标签) yourself! Studies have also shown that the test is not real at telling people’s success in different jobs. So, don’t take it too seriously. 33．What is the main purpose of doing the MBTI test? A．To test a hot and special topic. B．To help get different opinions. C．To help make more friends. D．To test your personality type. 34．According to the test in Paragraph 2, what may you choose to do if you are an “E” person? A．I may like reading books in the library on vacation. B．I may like cooking simple meals at home alone on weekends. C．I may like watching movies with a pet dog on Friday night. D．I may like celebrating different festivals with different people. 35．What does the underlined word “generic” probably mean? A．Common. B．Special. C．Clear. D．Simple. 36．Why does the author write the passage? A．To introduce what MBTI is. B．To tell whether MBTI is useful. C．To explain how people use MBTI. D．To list how many people use MBTI. Passage 10 A smile shows that a person is happy. For example, a person may smile when he or she is pleased with a grade on a test. Or a person might smile if a friend told a funny joke. People smile for many different reasons. But smiles are more than just a way for people to show that they are happy. There are other good reasons to smile often. First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness. In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile. On the other hand, it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness. So give the muscles in your face a rest and smile! Second, smiles are nice. People may try to look nice on the outside by exercising or wearing nice clothes. However, there is a famous saying: a smile is the best thing a person can wear. That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy. Almost no one wants to be around someone who is unhappy all the time. Third, smiles are helpful. Both smiling and laughing can quickly spread from one person to another. If one person smiles, people around him or her want to smile, too. Similarly, when a person laughs, people tend to laugh with them. If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to share a smile or laugh. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cheer someone up. Finally, smiling and laughing are very good for the body. Even if you are mad or sad, try smiling. You’ll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long. 37．Which of the following is mentioned as a reason to smile? A．It is polite. B．It is quiet. C．It is free. D．It is easy. 38．Which of the following sentences is TRUE? A．It takes fewer muscles to smile than to show unhappiness. B．No one wants to be around the people who are happy. C．If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to have a rest. D．If you are angry or sad, you’d better avoid smiling. 39．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 40．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Ways of Making People Happy B．The Power of Smiling C．Different Ways of Smiling D．The Importance of Happiness Part 2：进阶练5篇 Passage 11 Hey! The people of the Earth! Can you hear this radio message? Don’t be afraid! We come in peace from another planet. We are your cousins. We are men, as you are. You will recognize us when we meet. You will see a huge spaceship, a few hours from now. We are flying towards the solar system (太阳系) almost as fast as this radio message. Our ancestors and yours shared the sun ten million years ago. I’m sure you have forgotten your history while we have remembered ours. Our ancestors lived on the Earth when dinosaurs were dying. Sadly, they could hardly save them. Your planet was very warm then. Our ancestors believed it would make a nice home for them. They were wrong. Though we were masters of space, we knew so little about the Earth. For millions of summers - there were no winters in those ancient days - the Earth had rapid development. But two million years ago, the Earth began to change. The temperatures fell quickly. The ground was covered with snow and ice. At that time, however, our ancestors knew little about that. They believed there was just a strange disease spreading on the earth. The disease wouldn’t cause death to them, but it would bring much pain and do harm to men’s health. The looks of many of our ancestors started to change. Many newborns were born with long wings and could fly fast. Some people were immune to (对……免疫) the ‘disease’. As a result, within a few centuries, the world split into two groups -- almost two species (人种). The two groups were jealous (嫉妒) of each other. Finally, a world war broke out. Meanwhile, the temperatures were even lower. In the end, some people escaped from the Earth. We wanted to keep in touch with those who chose to stay on the Earth, but we failed. A few years ago, we happened to know that many of you had survived (幸存). We picked up your radio signals and found that you had long been living a peaceful life. Now, we are coming to greet you, our long-lost relatives. It’s time for our reunion! Looking forward to seeing you soon! 41．The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to ________. A．dying dinosaurs B．your planets C．your cousins D．our ancestors 42．Which of the following statement is correct about the situation on the Earth two million years ago? A．The Earth kept developing with summers all year round. B．The temperature rose quickly and people were dying. C．People might feel very cold and suffered from a disease. D．Our ancestors solved the problem successfully then. 43．The senders of the message feel ________ during the flight. A．jealous B．doubtful C．positive D．awful 44．You may find the article when you browse the website—________. A．www.sciencefictionbooks.com B．www.spacedailynews.com C．www.adventurechallenge.com D．www.moviereviewing.com Passage 12 “Henry! Knock it off! If you do that one more time, I’m going to throw you out of this boat,” warned Cameron angrily. “Yeah, right,” said Henry and half-heartedly rowed the boat up the river. Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends. Cameron looked down on Henry and spent his time at summer camp keeping away from him. Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy. Cameron hated the fact that the boat ride was at least 5 miles long. Just then Cameron felt some small drops of water again on his neck. “Henry!” shouted Cameron loudly. “I said to leave me alone.” “I’m not doing anything!” answered Henry coolly. “If you look up, you will see that Mother Nature is touching you with water.” Sure enough, when Cameron looked up, he could see light rain coming down. Things got quiet in the boat after that. Before long, the small drops turned into large ones, and thunder and lightning began racing across the sky. Cameron didn’t know what to do. All he remembered was hearing stories about never to be on the water during a lightning storm. There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter? At that moment, Henry took over. He guided Cameron to control the boat towards some small wooden houses up ahead. By the time they reached the houses, they were all wet. Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house. 45．According to the story, Cameron and Henry _________. A．both enjoyed the boat ride B．worked together to solve a problem C．were friends with each other D．knew each other for a long time 46．Why didn’t Cameron like Henry? A．Because Henry rowed the boat half-heartedly. B．Because Henry warned Cameron angrily. C．Because Henry always broke the rules. D．Because Henry was crazy about rowing. 47．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “get shelter” in the last paragraph? A．get some food to eat B．get a place to stay safe C．get someone’s help D．get some water to drink 48．According to the passage, which is the right order? a. Cameron and Henry were safe in a house. b. Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly. c. A light rain became lightning storm. d. Cameron and Henry became partners. A．c-b-d-a B．b-d-c-a C．b-d-a-c D．d-b-c-a Passage 13 What is the reason for pain? Pain hurts us, but could it be good for us? Is pain in fact helpful? Pain is the body’s way to tell us that something is wrong so that we stop what we are doing to protect the body. For example, if you break your leg, pain stops you from walking on it. If you didn’t feel any pain, you would continue walking around and you could hurt your leg more. But why does it continue to hurt even after you have stopped walking on your hurt leg? It is because your body needs you to rest so as to have the energy to mend the broken bone. But how does pain work? We have special cells in our skin, our eyes, and inside our bodies, too. When something goes wrong, these cells send messages to the brain. The brain then makes us feel pain, so we will stop doing whatever is causing the pain. Put your hand on a hot pan, and your hand’s skin cells tell your muscles and your brain. Your muscles are able to quickly move your hand away from the heat. At the same time, your brain gets the message that something is wrong and you need to care for your hand. It all happens in less than a second. But did you know that the brain itself cannot feel pain? In fact, when doctors cut into the brain, they do not put the person to sleep. Because the person does not feel any pain in the brain, it is thought to be much safer if the person is awake while the doctor works. 49．Why is pain helpful sometimes according to the passage? A．It teaches us about the way our bodies move and grow. B．It reminds us to keep awake when doctors cut into the brain. C．It tells doctors about problems with the body so that they can fix them. D．It makes us stop the wrong things that we’re doing to protect us. 50．What would likely happen to people who can’t feel pain after they fell? A．Their lives would be easier. B．They would become normal quickly. C．They would get hurt more. D．They would not be afraid of falling. 51．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 52．What is the passage mainly about? A．How pain works to protect our bodies. B．How pain hurts our brains. C．How doctors work on the brain. D．How the brain moves our bodies. Passage 14 61-year-old American Brian Linden wears many hats: traveler, businessman, educator, writer, and founder of the Linden Center hotel. Having lived in a village in South China’s Yunnan province for nearly twenty years, he now considers himself as one of the “cool new Dali people”. Born and raised in Chicago, Linden first visited China in 1984. He received a scholarship (奖学金) from the Chinese government and came to study in Beijing. During his stay, he was deeply attracted by Chinese culture and would love to be its communicator. After working and traveling in over 100 countries, he gave up his job in the US, sold his house and moved to China with his wife and two sons in 2004. He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle. After a tour around China, Linden and his wife finally chose Xizhou, a small town not far from Dali. “I’m a fan of China’s traditional buildings. Xizhou is a beautiful town with hundreds of old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Traditions here remain as alive as ever and the local people treat me like family,” said Linden. With the help of the Dali government, Linden put all his money into repairing a traditional Bai-style house into a hotel for foreign tourists. Now the house is known as Linden Center hotel. It provides international education projects for European and American schools. It also opens 50% of its space to the public, creating a place for more people to communicate with the villagers. It offers free English classes to villagers once a week. When talking about his future plans, Linden said he wants to do more to share with the world the beauty of China. “Our goal is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,” said Linden. “I hope that through my efforts, more people can love China.” 53．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A．Linden enjoys wearing different hats. B．Linden was born in Yunnan province. C．Linden is truly interested in Chinese culture. D．Linden has built many buildings in the village. 54．Why did Linden come to Xizhou with his family? A．He wanted to find a good job. B．He planned to have a different lifestyle. C．His children wanted to get better education. D．His wife expected to live in traditional buildings. 55．What can villagers do in Linden Center hotel? A．They can learn English there. B．They can stay in the hotel for free. C．They can often communicate with Linden. D．They can get education project from abroad. 56．What is Linden probably going to do according to the passage? A．Encourage villagers to learn English. B．Work as an English teacher in Xizhou. C．Travel around China to get more experience. D．Help more foreigners understand China better. Passage 15 I stood by the window, looking at the gray sky and snowy ground. A woman crossed the street, with a thick scarf, looking cold and unhappy. The morning was ideal for reading, so I turned on the light and lay in bed with a book. The phone rang, and I heard my mum agree to something, mentioning my name. Curious, I wondered what was happening. Mum entered and told me Uncle Sam was taking me to Sparrow Hills. Unwilling to leave on such a cold day, I hesitated (犹豫) but didn’t want to disappoint Mum, so I put on my blue sweater. The doorbell rang, and Uncle Sam asked if I was ready. “I suppose,” I replied, grabbing a warm wool hat. We headed to the station, catching the train to Sparrow Hills. The train is warm, and my body started to relax. “Can we just stay on the train?” I said as the train stopped. Uncle Sam softly pulled me up and said, “You will miss all the fun.” Outside, the wind was blowing strongly. The trees were shining and they swung in the wind. “I don’t know how long I can stay out here,” I said as we started to walk uphill. He pulled me closer to the trees and said, “Listen!” At first, I heard only the wind. Then came a jingling and chiming (叮叮当当). “That’s the music in winter,” My uncle said. I pulled my hat up to free my ears. The branches (树枝) sounded like hundreds of bells ringing, jingling and chiming. I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind. Then we climbed to the top of Sparrow Hills and looked down. The snow-covered trees made buildings appear brighter. Then the sun broke through the clouds. “The sun is shining!” I shouted. Uncle Sam smiled and said, “The sun is always shining. You just need to climb high enough to see it.” 57．Why did the writer mention the old woman in Paragraph 1? A．To show how lonely she was. B．To show how much she loved reading. C．To show how cold the day was. D．To show how poor the old woman was. 58．What’s the music in winter according to the passage? A．The sound of the train passing nearby. B．The sound of the wind in the mountains. C．The sound of snow falling from the trees. D．The sound of branches and leaves in the wind. 59．How did Marina’s feelings change in the story? A．bored→angry-excited B．worried→pleased→sad C．unhappy→surprised→excited D．unhappy→peaceful→surprised 60．What can we infer (推断) from the story? A．Marina would begin to like going out in winter. B．Marina would prefer to sleep at home in winter. C．Uncle Sam would never take Marina outside again. D．Marina’s mum wasn’t sure if Marina would have fun at first. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $