Unit 3 To be a good learner 单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（译林版2024）

Unit 3 To be a good learner 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 3 To be a good learner单元话题：学习策略 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 As the saying goes, “A clean room is a happy room.” However, keeping your home clean and tidy is not easy, and it can take a lot of energy. There are many English words and expressions (表达) about housework, and here are some of them. If you’re a “neat freak”, you can’t stand it when things are dirty or messy (凌乱的). Maybe you don’t like “slobs”, either. “Slobs” are people who are lazy and hardly clean up the rooms. When winter comes to an end, a lot of people take time to clean their houses. This tradition is called “spring cleaning”. A good spring clean will leave your house “spick and span” and can help you enjoy a happier life. The expression “spick and span” has a long history. About 400 years ago, people might first use it to describe a new boat. A house can be clean, but if it is filled with too many things, it can still be untidy. Things that make your house untidy and that you don’t need or use are called “clutter”. You can “declutter” your home by taking away those things! These days, the idea of decluttering is very popular. People either throw the clutter away or give those things to people in need. 1．What kind of person must you be if you are a “neat freak”? A．An ugly person. B．A dangerous person. C．A tidy person. D．A wise person. 2．What does the underlined expression “spick and span” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Quite expensive. B．Really new. C．Pretty clean. D．Very large. 3．What can we learn from the text? A．Slobs don’t clean the room often. B．“Spick and span” has a history of 100 years. C．The idea of decluttering is not welcome now. D．People first used “spick and span” to describe houses. Over 10 students from Russia sat together and carefully wrote Chinese characters with brushes. Sometimes, they stopped to look at their classmates’ writings. Then they shared their opinions and experiences with Chinese classmates and asked the teacher for help. This was a Chinese culture class at a college in China last month. The class mainly showed Chinese culture through calligraphy (书法), opera and tea art, which were very popular with foreign students. Since 2010, over 200 students from Russia have come to this college. The leader of the college says, “These students are now mainly working in China, Russia and Mongolia. They are playing a key role in building the connection among the three countries. As a result, they need to learn Chinese well first to work better.” A teacher in this college says the students from different countries can understand each other better through learning languages and sharing cultures. A Russian student Lukin says the college is close to his country. For him, the lessons are interesting, and Chinese students are very friendly. He thinks the study experience will be very helpful for his future life and job. He wants to be a trader in China. 1．What does the underlined word “characters” probably mean? A．Words. B．Songs. C．Pictures. D．Maps. 2．What do foreign students think of Chinese culture? A．They dislike it. B．They don’t mind it. C．They can’t stand it. D．They love it very much. 3．What does a Russian student need to do if he wants to work well in China? A．He needs to learn to sing Chinese songs. B．He needs to build a house in China first. C．He needs to learn Chinese well first. D．He needs to understand different languages and cultures. 4．Where can we read the passage? A．In a diary. B．In a dictionary. C．In a newspaper. D．In a map. Li Lan is an English teacher at No. 1 Middle School in Zhengzhou. She plans to survey the students about their English study. Here is the web page. No. 1 Middle School The survey starts from Friday, February 28, 2025. For students, English is one of the most important subjects. In order to help you all learn English better, we have a survey. Thanks for your time. Personal information: 1. Gender: □Boy □Girl    2. Age: □Under 13 □13-15 □Over 15 Questions: 1. What do you think is the best way to learn English? □Reading English sentences    □Working with a partner    □Watching English movies. 2. Do you take English classes after school? □Often        □Sometimes        □Never 3. How do you remember English vocabulary? □By reading aloud    □By watching English movies     □By comparing words 4. How do you feel when you learn English? □Very relaxed    □ Excited        □Very upset 5. What are you good at? □English reading    □English writing        □English listening □English speaking Summary: You have to answer all the questions, and then you will get a school thing as a gift from us. Please e-mail Mrs. Li at lilan@youths.com. Remember to finish answering the questions before the end of March. The activity will end at 00:00 on April 1. 1．How many learning ways are provided in Question 1 and Question 3? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. 2．According to the text, which of the following is TRUE? A．Students who answer some questions will get a school thing. B．The survey gathers information on students’ English learning skills. C．The student who takes the survey needs to write the name, gender and age. 3．When can the student take the survey? A．On 27th, February. B．On 31st, March. C．On 1st, April. 4．What does Mrs. Li most probably want to do? A．To make videos about how to learn English. B．To improve her teaching by using her students’ ideas. C．To compare students’ English abilities in different schools. 5．Where can you read the survey? A．In an English textbook. B．In a newspaper. C．On the Internet. From Linda​ I’m a Grade 9 student. I’m not good at English, especially speaking and grammar. I’m too shy to talk in class and always forget new words. Can anyone share good ways to improve English? Thanks! From Tom I think listening and speaking are key! I practice by watching English movies and singing English songs every day. It helps me with pronunciation and feeling more confident. Also, I try to talk to my classmates in English during breaks. Don’t be afraid of mistakes! From Sally Grammar and vocabulary are important. I make flashcards to remember new words and take notes in class. I also read English books every night. If I don’t understand something, I ask my teacher or classmates for help right away. From David I use apps to learn English. They help me practice listening, reading, and even speaking. I set a goal to learn 10 new words each day. Besides, I joined an English club to chat with others. It’s fun and useful! 1．What is Linda’s main problem with English?​​ A．She doesn’t have time to study. B．She can’t remember grammar rules. C．She is poor at speaking and feels shy. D．She does not like her English teacher. 2．Who suggests using apps and joining a club to learn English?​​ A．Tom. B．David. C．Sally. D．Linda. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the suggestions?​​ A．Watching English movies. B．Making flashcards. C．Writing emails to pen pals. D．Asking teachers for help. People often ask me for suggestions about how to learn English. As for it, everyone is different. I’ll share some of my experience. I once took a school-year English course in Wuhan University, but I mostly learned English on my own. One thing I can tell you is that once you’ve started learning, you should try to think in English as much as you can. If you see something when you’re riding your bike or walking down the street, just think about “How would I say it in English?” At first, it might be with simple words or phrases, but later you should think about longer phrases and sentences. Now I’m in America, and for most of the time, I would think in English and speak it directly. It’s amazing how much this helps. For several years after I started learning, I was often afraid of talking with others in English because I didn’t want to make mistakes. Finally I got over it. And while traveling in America, I’d try to hang out with friends who couldn’t speak Chinese, so that I’d have no choice but to speak English. And I also decided that if I said something stupid and other people laughed at me, then so be it. After that, my English started improving much more quickly. Besides, it may be a good idea to ask your American friends to look at the way you’re writing, and give you some suggestions for improvement. 1．According to the writer, ________ is a good way to improve your English. A．thinking in English B．learning English grammar C．watching English films D．reading English books 2．To the writer’s surprise, his English improved quickly ________. A．in the university B．in the middle school C．in China D．in America 3．The best title for this passage should be “________”. A．The importance of English B．My English learning experience C．My university life D．My American friends Every English learner needs to know how to ask for something in English. There are a number of ways to do this. If you know someone has something, you can ask for it with a polite question. If you don’t know, it’s possible to ask for something with a yes or no question. Be careful not to use direct expressions. In other words, don’t say “Give me that”, but ask kindly as the following examples, “Do you have a pen I could borrow?” “Is there any tea?” “Did you buy any bread?” If you know or see someone has something, ask a polite question with “could”, “may” or “might”. It’s also possible to use “can” in some special situations. In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but meant ability. In the UK, people mainly use “Can you lend me…?” or “Can I have…?” In the USA, this is still considered to be wrong, and “May I have…?” is preferred. It’s common to use “Could you lend/ hand/give ...?” “May/Can I borrow...?” “May I have...?” Do not begin a sentence with “please”, but you can add “please” at the end of the sentence to be polite. 1．What can we ask if we know someone has something? A．A direct question. B．A polite question. C．A no question. D．A yes question. 2．What can we say politely if we want some water? A．Is there any water? B．Pass me some water. C．Give me some water. D．Take some water to me. 3．Which of the following did people use when they wanted something politely in the past? ①Might I use your knife? ②May I try your bike now? ③Can I use your computer? ④Could you lend me your eraser? A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to describe our ideas. B．What to do when we are polite. C．How to express or ask politely. D．What to do with our language problems. When we are little kids, our parents teach us to say “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, and “sorry”. Our parents know politeness is important for our growth. So we should learn politeness early. For an English learner, it’s also a good idea to learn polite language expressions. Here are two pieces of advice, and we’ll give you some ________ to better understand them. 1. Use modal verbsWhen we use modal verbs, like would, could or may, we can turn a direct (直接的) question into a polite request. → Could you please give me the salt? → Could you please tell me where the supermarket is? 2. Change the grammar This way may be unusual but it’s true. To be more polite, speakers often change the tense (时态). In English, the simple present tense sounds too direct, so speakers change the present tense into the past tense. → I wondered if you had time. These pieces of advice are about polite language. Being polite in how we act is also important because it can make others feel respected and improve our relationships with others. Learn more with EF English E-Magazine after paying (付款). 1．Which word can we put in the “______”? A．Examples. B．Questions. C．Reasons. 2．Which one is a polite language expression according to the passage? A．Give me the salt, John. B．I hoped you could give me a hand. C．Do you want to go to the movies or not? 3．What grammar change is emphasized (被强调) for politeness according to the passage? A．Change the order of the adjective in a sentence. B．Adding modal verbs to change sentence structures. C．Changing the simple present tense into the past tense. 4．Which one is right about EF English E-Magazine? A．It’s free to use. B．It’s mainly for English grammar. C．It has useful information about politeness. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Steps for the use of polite expressions. B．Polite expressions in English and their importance. C．Reasons for using some polite expressions early. 重难语篇提升练 Learning a new language can be challenging but useful. Whether you’re studying English, Chinese, or another language, here is some useful advice to help you succeed. Start by setting clear goals. Ask yourself: Why do I want to learn this language? Is it for travel, school, or personal growth? For example, learn 10 new words every day or hold a 5-minute conversation weekly. Clear goals keep you learning a language actively. Consistency (连贯性) is key. Spend at least 15-30 minutes every day practicing. Listen to English songs, read short articles, or keep a diary in the language. Even small things can make a big difference over time. Connect traditional ways with modern tools. Watch movies in the language, use language-learning apps (like Duolingo) and so on. These resources make learning easy and fun. For example, watching cartoons helps improve listening and reading skills at the same time. Speak without fear. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Join language clubs, find a study partner, or talk with native speakers online. Practice makes you feel better. As the saying goes, “Mistakes are proof (证据) that you’re trying.” Create an immersive (沉浸式的) environment. Change your phone’s language settings or listen to music in the language. Immersion helps you think naturally in the language and understand cultural contexts. 1．Which of the following ideas appears in more than one part of the article? A．Practicing often. B．Using new tools. C．Joining language clubs. D．Learning a language for school. 2．What is the writer’s opinion about making mistakes in language learning? A．Mistakes are a sign you are trying. B．Mistakes mean you are not ready to learn. C．Mistakes should be avoided at all times. D．Mistakes only happen when the language is hard. 3．Which section of a magazine is the article most probably taken from? A．Sports news. B．Movie reviews. C．Travel safety advice. D．Language learning tips. The Chinese language differs from western languages in that, instead of an alphabet (字母表), it uses characters (汉字) which stand for ideas, objects or deeds (行为). As one kind of the most ancient characters, Chinese characters have played an important part in the development of Chinese culture. Chinese characters began thousands of years ago. According to an ancient story, a man named Cang Jie invented Chinese characters. One winter day while he was hunting, he saw the footprints of animals in the snow and noticed that each one was different. Then he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent (代表) different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects. Some characters have been simplified and others have been made more difficult over time. However, as a whole, the characters have developed from drawings into standard forms. The character for a mountain was at first three mountain tops together. This became one mountain top and three lines, and over time turned into the character used nowadays. Not all characters were developed from drawings of objects. Sometimes to express ideas, some characters were made by putting two or more characters together. For example, “rest” was made up of the characters for a man and a tree. The character “prisoner” (囚) was formed (构成) with a “man” inside a square. Other characters were developed for directions and numbers. It is easy to distinguish (区别) their meanings by looking at them, for example, the characters for “up” and “down” which are opposite of each other. Though these kinds of characters show meanings, one of their shortcomings (缺点) is that they do not show how they should be pronounced. Therefore, a way was developed to have one part of a character represent the meaning and the other suggest the pronunciation. Many Chinese characters used today were made this way. In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced simplified Chinese characters in the hope of making learning to read and write more understandable to a large number of people. And now they have widespread use in China’s mainland. 1．Which is NOT included in the process of inventing the first Chinese characters? A．Watching the footprints of animals. B．Creating shapes of objects. C．Using different shapes. D．Drawing physical objects. 2．Which Chinese character uses the underlined method? A．山 B．竹 C．明     D．妈 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Chinese characters have turned into standard forms, which are easier than before. B．Chinese characters we use today have been accepted by large numbers of people. C．Chinese characters existed (存在) at the very beginning and are still in use today like other ancient symbols. D．Chinese words and English words are both formed by putting alphabets and characters together. 4．Where are simplified Chinese characters widely used now? A．In all countries around the world. B．In ancient China. C．In China’s mainland. D．In western countries. 5．What might be the best title for the passage? A．How to Form Chinese Characters B．The Difference between Chinese and Western Language C．The History of the Chinese Language D．The Development of Chinese Characters Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school, do you rush from one subject to another? When things happen so fast, you may easily get lost in what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning. Self-reflection means slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to look at the things it has already received. Some people prefer to do the self-reflection only in their mind. Others write notes. Either method works, depending on your own learning habits. Here are some tips on self-reflection in your study. Use natural breaks in your textbooks as chances to stop and reflect. School textbooks are often divided into chapters and units. This makes it easier for you to begin the process of self-reflection. Look for the times when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math, social studies, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test or quiz. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections. Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections. Having lots of connections allows your brain to quickly retrieve information when you need it again. Next, think about things that you are unsure of. For example, maybe you learned about a certain body system, but you’re not sure how it works together with the other body systems. Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic. Self-reflection is an essential skill for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now. 1．What does the underlined word “self-reflection” mean? A．自我欣赏 B．自我否定 C．自我表现 D．自我反思 2．Why should we do self-reflection? A．To make our brain more active. B．To have more activities and subjects. C．To make things happen faster and better. D．To have a better understanding about what we learned. 3．What does the underlined word “retrieve” probably mean in paragraph 4? A．Store up. B．Get back. C．Pass down. D．Look through. 4．The structure of the passage can be ________. A．①/②③④⑤⑥ B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ C．①/②/③④⑤⑥ D．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ 5．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? A．To suggest a new learning skill to students. B．To show students the importance of learning. C．To introduce a new school subject to students. D．To describe a special learning experience to students. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 To be a good learner 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 3 To be a good learner单元话题：学习策略 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 As the saying goes, “A clean room is a happy room.” However, keeping your home clean and tidy is not easy, and it can take a lot of energy. There are many English words and expressions (表达) about housework, and here are some of them. If you’re a “neat freak”, you can’t stand it when things are dirty or messy (凌乱的). Maybe you don’t like “slobs”, either. “Slobs” are people who are lazy and hardly clean up the rooms. When winter comes to an end, a lot of people take time to clean their houses. This tradition is called “spring cleaning”. A good spring clean will leave your house “spick and span” and can help you enjoy a happier life. The expression “spick and span” has a long history. About 400 years ago, people might first use it to describe a new boat. A house can be clean, but if it is filled with too many things, it can still be untidy. Things that make your house untidy and that you don’t need or use are called “clutter”. You can “declutter” your home by taking away those things! These days, the idea of decluttering is very popular. People either throw the clutter away or give those things to people in need. 1．What kind of person must you be if you are a “neat freak”? A．An ugly person. B．A dangerous person. C．A tidy person. D．A wise person. 2．What does the underlined expression “spick and span” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Quite expensive. B．Really new. C．Pretty clean. D．Very large. 3．What can we learn from the text? A．Slobs don’t clean the room often. B．“Spick and span” has a history of 100 years. C．The idea of decluttering is not welcome now. D．People first used “spick and span” to describe houses. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些关于家务的英文单词和表达. 1．细节理解题。根据“If you’re a ‘neat freak’, you can’t stand it when things are dirty or messy (凌乱的).”可知，neat freak指的是无法忍受脏乱的人，即非常爱整洁的人。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“A good spring clean will leave your house ‘spick and span’ and can help you enjoy a happier life.”以及前文对春季大扫除的描述可知，春季大扫除后房子会变得很干净，所以“spick and span”意思是“相当干净的”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“‘Slobs’ are people who are lazy and hardly clean up the room”可知，“Slobs”指的是那些懒惰且几乎不打扫房间的人，即他们不常打扫房间。故选A。 Over 10 students from Russia sat together and carefully wrote Chinese characters with brushes. Sometimes, they stopped to look at their classmates’ writings. Then they shared their opinions and experiences with Chinese classmates and asked the teacher for help. This was a Chinese culture class at a college in China last month. The class mainly showed Chinese culture through calligraphy (书法), opera and tea art, which were very popular with foreign students. Since 2010, over 200 students from Russia have come to this college. The leader of the college says, “These students are now mainly working in China, Russia and Mongolia. They are playing a key role in building the connection among the three countries. As a result, they need to learn Chinese well first to work better.” A teacher in this college says the students from different countries can understand each other better through learning languages and sharing cultures. A Russian student Lukin says the college is close to his country. For him, the lessons are interesting, and Chinese students are very friendly. He thinks the study experience will be very helpful for his future life and job. He wants to be a trader in China. 1．What does the underlined word “characters” probably mean? A．Words. B．Songs. C．Pictures. D．Maps. 2．What do foreign students think of Chinese culture? A．They dislike it. B．They don’t mind it. C．They can’t stand it. D．They love it very much. 3．What does a Russian student need to do if he wants to work well in China? A．He needs to learn to sing Chinese songs. B．He needs to build a house in China first. C．He needs to learn Chinese well first. D．He needs to understand different languages and cultures. 4．Where can we read the passage? A．In a diary. B．In a dictionary. C．In a newspaper. D．In a map. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，介绍了俄罗斯学生在中国一所大学学习中文和中国文化的情况，以及这对他们未来工作和生活的帮助。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Over 10 students from Russia sat together and carefully wrote Chinese characters with brushes.”可以推测，此处指用毛笔写中国字，所以characters的意思是“字”，即“Words”。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“The class mainly showed Chinese culture through calligraphy (书法), opera and tea art, which were very popular with foreign students.”可知，书法、戏曲和茶艺课深受外国学生欢迎，由此推测外国学生非常喜欢中国文化。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“They are playing a key role in building the connection among the three countries. As a result, they need to learn Chinese well first to work better.”可知，俄罗斯学生需要先学好中文才能在中国很好地工作。故选C。 4．推理判断题。本文介绍了俄罗斯学生在中国学习中文和中国文化的情况，属于新闻报道类文章，因此最可能出现在报纸上。故选C。 Li Lan is an English teacher at No. 1 Middle School in Zhengzhou. She plans to survey the students about their English study. Here is the web page. No. 1 Middle School The survey starts from Friday, February 28, 2025. For students, English is one of the most important subjects. In order to help you all learn English better, we have a survey. Thanks for your time. Personal information: 1. Gender: □Boy □Girl    2. Age: □Under 13 □13-15 □Over 15 Questions: 1. What do you think is the best way to learn English? □Reading English sentences    □Working with a partner    □Watching English movies. 2. Do you take English classes after school? □Often        □Sometimes        □Never 3. How do you remember English vocabulary? □By reading aloud    □By watching English movies     □By comparing words 4. How do you feel when you learn English? □Very relaxed    □ Excited        □Very upset 5. What are you good at? □English reading    □English writing        □English listening □English speaking Summary: You have to answer all the questions, and then you will get a school thing as a gift from us. Please e-mail Mrs. Li at lilan@youths.com. Remember to finish answering the questions before the end of March. The activity will end at 00:00 on April 1. 1．How many learning ways are provided in Question 1 and Question 3? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. 2．According to the text, which of the following is TRUE? A．Students who answer some questions will get a school thing. B．The survey gathers information on students’ English learning skills. C．The student who takes the survey needs to write the name, gender and age. 3．When can the student take the survey? A．On 27th, February. B．On 31st, March. C．On 1st, April. 4．What does Mrs. Li most probably want to do? A．To make videos about how to learn English. B．To improve her teaching by using her students’ ideas. C．To compare students’ English abilities in different schools. 5．Where can you read the survey? A．In an English textbook. B．In a newspaper. C．On the Internet. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了郑州一中英语教师李兰计划开展一项关于学生英语学习的问卷调查，包括调查时间、内容及参与方式等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据Question 1提供的三种学习方式（Reading English sentences/Working with a partner/Watching English movies）和Question 3提供的三种记忆方法（By reading aloud/By watching English movies/By comparing words），合计共六种方式。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Questions部分五个问题内容可知，调查涉及学习方式（Q1）、课外补习（Q2）、词汇记忆（Q3）、学习感受（Q4）和擅长领域（Q5），均与英语学习技能相关。A项错误因为需要回答all questions才获礼品；C项错误因未要求填写姓名。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The survey starts from Friday, February 28, 2025”和“finish answering before the end of March”可知，3月31日在有效期内（2月28日-3月31日），4月1日00:00活动结束。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“In order to help you all learn English better”和问题设计（含学习方法、课堂感受等）可推知，教师旨在收集学生反馈以改进教学。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Here is the web page”及表格底部要求邮件提交答案（lilan@youths.com）可知，该问卷通过网页发布，属网络调查。A项教材、B项报纸均无文本支持。故选C。 From Linda​ I’m a Grade 9 student. I’m not good at English, especially speaking and grammar. I’m too shy to talk in class and always forget new words. Can anyone share good ways to improve English? Thanks! From Tom I think listening and speaking are key! I practice by watching English movies and singing English songs every day. It helps me with pronunciation and feeling more confident. Also, I try to talk to my classmates in English during breaks. Don’t be afraid of mistakes! From Sally Grammar and vocabulary are important. I make flashcards to remember new words and take notes in class. I also read English books every night. If I don’t understand something, I ask my teacher or classmates for help right away. From David I use apps to learn English. They help me practice listening, reading, and even speaking. I set a goal to learn 10 new words each day. Besides, I joined an English club to chat with others. It’s fun and useful! 1．What is Linda’s main problem with English?​​ A．She doesn’t have time to study. B．She can’t remember grammar rules. C．She is poor at speaking and feels shy. D．She does not like her English teacher. 2．Who suggests using apps and joining a club to learn English?​​ A．Tom. B．David. C．Sally. D．Linda. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the suggestions?​​ A．Watching English movies. B．Making flashcards. C．Writing emails to pen pals. D．Asking teachers for help. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一位名为Linda的初三学生在英语学习上遇到的困难，她向同学们征求建议，随后Tom、Sally和David三位同学分别分享了他们提高英语的有效方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“I’m not good at English, especially speaking and grammar. I’m too shy to talk in class and always forget new words.”可知，Linda英语不好，尤其是口语和语法。她太害羞了，不敢在课堂上说话，而且总是忘记新单词。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“From David: I use apps to learn English. They help me practice listening, reading, and even speaking. I set a goal to learn 10 new words each day. Besides, I joined an English club to chat with others. It’s fun and useful!”可知，David建议使用应用程序和加入俱乐部学习英语。故选B。​ 3．细节理解题。根据“I practice by watching English movies and singing English songs every day.”、“I make flashcards to remember new words and take notes in class.”和“If I don’t understand something, I ask my teacher or classmates for help right away.”可知，文章提到了看英语电影、制作抽认卡和向老师寻求帮助，没有提到给笔友写电子邮件。故选C。 People often ask me for suggestions about how to learn English. As for it, everyone is different. I’ll share some of my experience. I once took a school-year English course in Wuhan University, but I mostly learned English on my own. One thing I can tell you is that once you’ve started learning, you should try to think in English as much as you can. If you see something when you’re riding your bike or walking down the street, just think about “How would I say it in English?” At first, it might be with simple words or phrases, but later you should think about longer phrases and sentences. Now I’m in America, and for most of the time, I would think in English and speak it directly. It’s amazing how much this helps. For several years after I started learning, I was often afraid of talking with others in English because I didn’t want to make mistakes. Finally I got over it. And while traveling in America, I’d try to hang out with friends who couldn’t speak Chinese, so that I’d have no choice but to speak English. And I also decided that if I said something stupid and other people laughed at me, then so be it. After that, my English started improving much more quickly. Besides, it may be a good idea to ask your American friends to look at the way you’re writing, and give you some suggestions for improvement. 1．According to the writer, ________ is a good way to improve your English. A．thinking in English B．learning English grammar C．watching English films D．reading English books 2．To the writer’s surprise, his English improved quickly ________. A．in the university B．in the middle school C．in China D．in America 3．The best title for this passage should be “________”. A．The importance of English B．My English learning experience C．My university life D．My American friends 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者学习英语的经历和建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“One thing I can tell you is that once you’ve started learning, you should try to think in English as much as you can.”可知，作者认为用英语思考是提高英语的好方法。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Finally I got over it. And while traveling in America, I’d try to hang out with friends who couldn’t speak Chinese…After that, my English started improving much more quickly.”可知，作者在美国时英语进步很快。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。根据“I’ll share some of my experience.”并通读全文可知，全文围绕作者学习英语的经历展开。故选B。 Every English learner needs to know how to ask for something in English. There are a number of ways to do this. If you know someone has something, you can ask for it with a polite question. If you don’t know, it’s possible to ask for something with a yes or no question. Be careful not to use direct expressions. In other words, don’t say “Give me that”, but ask kindly as the following examples, “Do you have a pen I could borrow?” “Is there any tea?” “Did you buy any bread?” If you know or see someone has something, ask a polite question with “could”, “may” or “might”. It’s also possible to use “can” in some special situations. In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but meant ability. In the UK, people mainly use “Can you lend me…?” or “Can I have…?” In the USA, this is still considered to be wrong, and “May I have…?” is preferred. It’s common to use “Could you lend/ hand/give ...?” “May/Can I borrow...?” “May I have...?” Do not begin a sentence with “please”, but you can add “please” at the end of the sentence to be polite. 1．What can we ask if we know someone has something? A．A direct question. B．A polite question. C．A no question. D．A yes question. 2．What can we say politely if we want some water? A．Is there any water? B．Pass me some water. C．Give me some water. D．Take some water to me. 3．Which of the following did people use when they wanted something politely in the past? ①Might I use your knife? ②May I try your bike now? ③Can I use your computer? ④Could you lend me your eraser? A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to describe our ideas. B．What to do when we are polite. C．How to express or ask politely. D．What to do with our language problems. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了在英语中应该怎样礼貌地表达或询问。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“If you know someone has something, you can ask for it with a polite question.”可知，如果你知道某人有某样东西，你可以礼貌地询问。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第一段“but ask kindly as the following examples, ‘Do you have a pen I could borrow?’ ‘Is there any tea?’ ‘Did you buy any bread?’”可知，如果想要水可以礼貌地说“Is there any water?”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but meant ability.”可知，在过去“can”只表示能力，所以含有③的不能选。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Every English learner needs to know how to ask for something in English. There are a number of ways to do this.”可知，文章主要讲述在英语中应该怎样礼貌地表达或询问，可概括为“How to express or ask politely”。故选C。 When we are little kids, our parents teach us to say “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, and “sorry”. Our parents know politeness is important for our growth. So we should learn politeness early. For an English learner, it’s also a good idea to learn polite language expressions. Here are two pieces of advice, and we’ll give you some ________ to better understand them. 1. Use modal verbsWhen we use modal verbs, like would, could or may, we can turn a direct (直接的) question into a polite request. → Could you please give me the salt? → Could you please tell me where the supermarket is? 2. Change the grammar This way may be unusual but it’s true. To be more polite, speakers often change the tense (时态). In English, the simple present tense sounds too direct, so speakers change the present tense into the past tense. → I wondered if you had time. These pieces of advice are about polite language. Being polite in how we act is also important because it can make others feel respected and improve our relationships with others. Learn more with EF English E-Magazine after paying (付款). 1．Which word can we put in the “______”? A．Examples. B．Questions. C．Reasons. 2．Which one is a polite language expression according to the passage? A．Give me the salt, John. B．I hoped you could give me a hand. C．Do you want to go to the movies or not? 3．What grammar change is emphasized (被强调) for politeness according to the passage? A．Change the order of the adjective in a sentence. B．Adding modal verbs to change sentence structures. C．Changing the simple present tense into the past tense. 4．Which one is right about EF English E-Magazine? A．It’s free to use. B．It’s mainly for English grammar. C．It has useful information about politeness. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Steps for the use of polite expressions. B．Polite expressions in English and their importance. C．Reasons for using some polite expressions early. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了英语中的礼貌表达方式及其重要性，包括使用情态动词和改变语法时态等建议，并提到了EF英语电子杂志可以提供更多相关信息。 1．推理判断题。根据文章“Here are two pieces of advice, and we’ll give you some ________ to better understand them.”可知，下文应给出一些例子来帮助理解这些建议。Examples“例子”符合语境。Questions“问题”；Reasons“原因”，均不符合语境。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“When we use modal verbs, like would, could or may, we can turn a direct question into a polite request.”和“To be more polite, speakers often change the tense. In English, the simple present tense sounds too direct, so speakers change the present tense into the past tense.”可知，礼貌的表达应使用情态动词或过去时态。选项B“I hoped you could give me a hand.”使用了过去时态，符合礼貌表达的要求。选项A“Give me the salt, John.”是直接命令，不礼貌；选项C“Do you want to go to the movies or not?”是直接疑问，也不够礼貌。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章“To be more polite, speakers often change the tense. In English, the simple present tense sounds too direct, so speakers change the present tense into the past tense.”可知，为了更礼貌，说话者经常改变时态，将现在时态改为过去时态。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章“Learn more with EF English E-Magazine after paying.”和前文提到的礼貌表达的重要性，可以推断EF英语电子杂志包含有关礼貌的有用信息。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章大意，本文主要介绍了英语中的礼貌表达方式及其重要性，包括使用情态动词和改变语法时态等建议。选项B“英语中的礼貌表达及其重要性”最符合文章主旨。故选B。 重难语篇提升练 Learning a new language can be challenging but useful. Whether you’re studying English, Chinese, or another language, here is some useful advice to help you succeed. Start by setting clear goals. Ask yourself: Why do I want to learn this language? Is it for travel, school, or personal growth? For example, learn 10 new words every day or hold a 5-minute conversation weekly. Clear goals keep you learning a language actively. Consistency (连贯性) is key. Spend at least 15-30 minutes every day practicing. Listen to English songs, read short articles, or keep a diary in the language. Even small things can make a big difference over time. Connect traditional ways with modern tools. Watch movies in the language, use language-learning apps (like Duolingo) and so on. These resources make learning easy and fun. For example, watching cartoons helps improve listening and reading skills at the same time. Speak without fear. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Join language clubs, find a study partner, or talk with native speakers online. Practice makes you feel better. As the saying goes, “Mistakes are proof (证据) that you’re trying.” Create an immersive (沉浸式的) environment. Change your phone’s language settings or listen to music in the language. Immersion helps you think naturally in the language and understand cultural contexts. 1．Which of the following ideas appears in more than one part of the article? A．Practicing often. B．Using new tools. C．Joining language clubs. D．Learning a language for school. 2．What is the writer’s opinion about making mistakes in language learning? A．Mistakes are a sign you are trying. B．Mistakes mean you are not ready to learn. C．Mistakes should be avoided at all times. D．Mistakes only happen when the language is hard. 3．Which section of a magazine is the article most probably taken from? A．Sports news. B．Movie reviews. C．Travel safety advice. D．Language learning tips. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了学习新语言的挑战性和实用性，并提供了设定明确目标、保持连贯性、结合传统与现代工具、不怕犯错以及创造沉浸式环境等建议来帮助学习者成功。因此，文章主要内容是关于学习新语言的建议和方法。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Spend at least 15-30 minutes every day practicing.”和第五段“Practice makes you feel better.”可知，文章在多处提到要经常练习。故选A。 2．观点态度题。根据第五段“As the saying goes, ‘Mistakes are proof (证据) that you’re trying.’”可知，作者认为犯错是努力学习的证明。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文围绕语言学习方法和建议展开，最可能出自杂志的“语言学习建议”板块。故选D。 The Chinese language differs from western languages in that, instead of an alphabet (字母表), it uses characters (汉字) which stand for ideas, objects or deeds (行为). As one kind of the most ancient characters, Chinese characters have played an important part in the development of Chinese culture. Chinese characters began thousands of years ago. According to an ancient story, a man named Cang Jie invented Chinese characters. One winter day while he was hunting, he saw the footprints of animals in the snow and noticed that each one was different. Then he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent (代表) different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects. Some characters have been simplified and others have been made more difficult over time. However, as a whole, the characters have developed from drawings into standard forms. The character for a mountain was at first three mountain tops together. This became one mountain top and three lines, and over time turned into the character used nowadays. Not all characters were developed from drawings of objects. Sometimes to express ideas, some characters were made by putting two or more characters together. For example, “rest” was made up of the characters for a man and a tree. The character “prisoner” (囚) was formed (构成) with a “man” inside a square. Other characters were developed for directions and numbers. It is easy to distinguish (区别) their meanings by looking at them, for example, the characters for “up” and “down” which are opposite of each other. Though these kinds of characters show meanings, one of their shortcomings (缺点) is that they do not show how they should be pronounced. Therefore, a way was developed to have one part of a character represent the meaning and the other suggest the pronunciation. Many Chinese characters used today were made this way. In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced simplified Chinese characters in the hope of making learning to read and write more understandable to a large number of people. And now they have widespread use in China’s mainland. 1．Which is NOT included in the process of inventing the first Chinese characters? A．Watching the footprints of animals. B．Creating shapes of objects. C．Using different shapes. D．Drawing physical objects. 2．Which Chinese character uses the underlined method? A．山 B．竹 C．明     D．妈 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Chinese characters have turned into standard forms, which are easier than before. B．Chinese characters we use today have been accepted by large numbers of people. C．Chinese characters existed (存在) at the very beginning and are still in use today like other ancient symbols. D．Chinese words and English words are both formed by putting alphabets and characters together. 4．Where are simplified Chinese characters widely used now? A．In all countries around the world. B．In ancient China. C．In China’s mainland. D．In western countries. 5．What might be the best title for the passage? A．How to Form Chinese Characters B．The Difference between Chinese and Western Language C．The History of the Chinese Language D．The Development of Chinese Characters 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】 本文介绍了汉字的发展历史，从最初的象形文字到现代的简化字，以及汉字的构成方式和特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“One winter day while he was hunting, he saw the footprints of animals in the snow and noticed that each one was different. Then he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects.”可知，创造物体形状不属于最初汉字发明的过程，而是使用不同形状代表物体。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“a way was developed to have one part of a character represent the meaning and the other suggest the pronunciation”可知一种方法是让汉字的一部分表示意义，另一部分提示发音，由此推知，“妈”字符合这种方法，其中“女”表示意义，“马”提示发音。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced simplified Chinese characters in the hope of making learning to read and write more understandable to a large number of people. And now they have widespread use in China’s mainland.”可知，今天使用的汉字已被大量人群接受。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“now they have widespread use in China’s mainland”可知，简化汉字现在在中国大陆广泛使用。故选C。 5．标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了汉字从古至今的发展过程，因此最佳标题是“汉字的发展”。故选D。 Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school, do you rush from one subject to another? When things happen so fast, you may easily get lost in what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning. Self-reflection means slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to look at the things it has already received. Some people prefer to do the self-reflection only in their mind. Others write notes. Either method works, depending on your own learning habits. Here are some tips on self-reflection in your study. Use natural breaks in your textbooks as chances to stop and reflect. School textbooks are often divided into chapters and units. This makes it easier for you to begin the process of self-reflection. Look for the times when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math, social studies, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test or quiz. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections. Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections. Having lots of connections allows your brain to quickly retrieve information when you need it again. Next, think about things that you are unsure of. For example, maybe you learned about a certain body system, but you’re not sure how it works together with the other body systems. Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic. Self-reflection is an essential skill for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now. 1．What does the underlined word “self-reflection” mean? A．自我欣赏 B．自我否定 C．自我表现 D．自我反思 2．Why should we do self-reflection? A．To make our brain more active. B．To have more activities and subjects. C．To make things happen faster and better. D．To have a better understanding about what we learned. 3．What does the underlined word “retrieve” probably mean in paragraph 4? A．Store up. B．Get back. C．Pass down. D．Look through. 4．The structure of the passage can be ________. A．①/②③④⑤⑥ B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ C．①/②/③④⑤⑥ D．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ 5．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? A．To suggest a new learning skill to students. B．To show students the importance of learning. C．To introduce a new school subject to students. D．To describe a special learning experience to students. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了自我反思这一学习技能，包括自我反思的含义、自我反思的方法和重要性。 1．词句猜测题。根据文中“Self - reflection means slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to look at the things it has already received.”可知其意味着放慢脚步、让自己平静下来，通过保持平静且放慢节奏，给大脑一个机会去审视它已经接收的东西，所以结合备选项可猜测其应是“自我反思”的意思，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to look at the things it has already received.”和“Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections. Having lots of connections allows your brain to quickly retrieve information when you need it again.”可知自我反思可以让我们回顾大脑接收的东西，可以让大脑建立联系，在再次使用信息时能快速提取，所以推断自我反思能让我们更好地理解我们所学的东西，故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Having lots of connections allows your brain to quickly retrieve information when you need it again.”并结合备选项可猜测应是有很多联系能让大脑在再次需要信息时快速找回、获取，故选B。 4．篇章结构题。根据全文可知文章第一段提出问题，指出事情进行得太快时容易迷失，需要自我反思；第二段介绍自我反思的含义；第三、四、五段介绍自我反思的方法；第六段总结自我反思对成功学生的重要性。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据全文可知文章围绕自我反思展开，介绍了它的含义、在学习中的方法等，最后强调它是成功学生的必备技能，所以作者的目的是向学生推荐自我反思这一学习技能，故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $