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期中复习之阅读理解10篇 （Units1-4单元话题） Unit 1 Look it up!单元话题：百科全书 Unit 2 Amazing numbers单元话题：数字 Unit 3 Our digital lives单元话题：科学技术 Unit 4 Inventions单元话题：发明与创造 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2-3篇单元话题专题训练 Unit 1单元话题 When I study English, I often use different reference books. First, I use an English - Chinese dictionary to look up new words. It helps me understand the meanings and how to use them. Sometimes, I use a thesaurus to find better words for my writing. This makes my articles more precise. I also like to use encyclopedias to learn about different topics, such as history and science. They provide a lot of detailed information. In addition, I use online dictionaries when I’m in a hurry. They are very convenient. By using these reference books, I have improved my English learning a lot. 1．What does the writer use to look up new words? A．An English - Chinese dictionary. B．A Chinese - English dictionary. C．A thesaurus. D．An encyclopedia. 2．Why does the writer use a thesaurus? A．To find new words. B．To find synonyms and make articles more precise. C．To learn about history. D．To waste time. 3．What does the writer use encyclopedias for? A．To look up new words. B．To find synonyms. C．To learn about different topics. D．To play games. 4．When does the writer use online dictionaries? A．When studying history. B．When in a hurry. C．When writing articles. D．When reading stories. 5．How has using reference books helped the writer? A．By making English learning more difficult. B．By improving English learning a lot. C．By wasting time. D．By reducing study efficiency. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者学习英语时，经常使用的不同的参考书。 1．细节理解题。根据“First, I use an English - Chinese dictionary to look up new words.”可知，作者用英汉词典查生词。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Sometimes, I use a thesaurus to find better words for my writing. This makes my articles more precise.”可知，有时，作者会使用同义词库为写作找到更好的单词。这使作者的文章更加精确。所以B选项“查找同义词，使文章更精确。”符合题意。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“I also like to use encyclopedias to learn about different topics, such as history and science. They provide a lot of detailed information.”可知，作者也喜欢用百科全书来学习不同的主题。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“In addition, I use online dictionaries when I’m in a hurry.”可知，赶时间的时候，作者会使用在线词典。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“By using these reference books, I have improved my English learning a lot.”可知，通过使用这些参考书，作者的英语学习有了很大的提高。故选B。 Encyclopedias can give you facts and information about all kinds of subjects. There are different kinds of encyclopedias, such as encyclopedia of science, encyclopaedia of music and so on. Do you know which encyclopaedia the following two articles are from? Philippe Bizot is a famous Mime Master (哑剧大师) from France. He was born in 1967 and began learning mime when was just eight years old. Since then, he has never stopped studying it. At the age of 20, he got the “International Paris Mime Prize”. In the past 30 years, he has given shows to people across the world. Bizot thinks living in a world without words makes people imagine. With no other things or conversations, Bizot gives the shows only by using his body, gestures and facial expressions (面部表情). Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can’t breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air. The blue whale is the world’s biggest animal. There are other sea animals too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other. Many other animals live near the sea. Seals and otters (水獭) love the sea. They swim and play there. They eat smaller fish and sea plants. 1．What does the under lined words “gestures” probably mean in Chinese? A．语言 B．手势 C．感受 D．态度 2．The second article probably comes from the encyclopaedia of ________ . A．plants B．fish C．animals D．nature 3．Which of the following is a fish? A．The dolphin. B．The whale. C．The seal. D．The shark. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Encyclopedias can give facts about science and music. B．Bizot didn’t say any words when he was giving a show. C．The fish swims in the water but can’t breathe in the water. D．Seals and otters eat smaller fish and sea plants. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文告诉百科全书能够为我们提供关于各种学科的事实和信息，并介绍了两篇来自百科全书的文章。一篇关于哑剧大师菲利普•比佐特，一篇关于海洋动物的。 1．词义猜测题。根据“Bizot thinks living in a world without words makes people imagine. With no other things or conversations, Bizot gives the shows only by using his body, gestures and facial expressions (面部表情).”可知，比佐是一名哑剧大师，他通常通过身体、手势和面部表情来表演节目，可知推知“gestures”应是“手势”的意思。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea?”可知，第二篇文章主要介绍了生活在海洋里的一些动物。由此可知，这篇文章可能来自动物的百科全书，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“For example, the whale is not a fish… There are other sea animals too. One is called the dolphin…Many other animals live near the sea. Seals and otters (水獭)love the sea.”可知，海豚、鲸鱼、海豹是动物，不是鱼。由此可知，鲨鱼是鱼。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“For example, the whale is not a fish. It can’t breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air.”可知，鲸鱼不是鱼，它在水中游泳，不能在水中呼吸。但鱼却不是，它既能在水中游泳，也能在水中呼吸。C项说法错误，但符合题意。故选C。 Unit 2单元话题 Many Chinese idioms contain numbers, such as caigao badou (才高八斗) and banjin baliang (半斤八两). Why do they have something to do with numbers? A talented person The idiom caigao badou is used to describe a talented person. It is based on a story about Cao Zhi (192-232), the younger son of Cao Cao (155-220), a warlord (诸侯) who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. Cao Zhi was one of the best poets of his time. Besides his poetry, his fu (赋) was also excellent. His works, such as Luoshen Fu (《洛神赋》), are full of beautiful descriptions. Xie Lingyun (385-433) was a famous poet who lived during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He was quite proud of his own writing, but also admired Cao Zhi’s talent. He once said to others: “Heaven only gave the world one dan of talent, and Cao Zhi alone had eight dou. I deserve (值得) one dou, and all the other poets should share the last one dou.” The dan used was an ancient Chinese measurement for grain. One dan is equal to 10 dou. The idiom can be translated into “eight bushels of talent” in English. Standing tall In China, people often say “standing like a 7-chi-tall man”（堂堂七尺男儿). How tall exactly is a 7-chi-tall man? When people say qichi naner (七尺男儿), they’re usually referring to a man who is tall and strong. However, it’s not easy to tell exactly how long seven chi is. As a traditional Chinese unit of length, the measurement of chi has changed often over time. In earlier times, such as the Shang Dynasty (16th century-11th century BC), one chi was about 16 cm. So seven chi would be equal to about 110 cm. A 7-chi-tall man at the time would be a little person. When it came to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), one chi became longer and reached 24.2 cm. So seven chi would be about 170 cm, an average height today. In the following dynasties, chi kept growing longer. It became about 30 cm in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and finally 35.5 cm in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It means that a 7-chi-tall man would be 248.5 cm. That would be a real giant! Same difference The idiom banjin baliang (半斤八两) means “same difference”. One jin and eight liang used to be the same. Chinese people measured weight differently in the past. At that time, one jin (500 grams) was made up of 16 liang. So half of one jin was eight liang. People used a steelyard balance (杆秤) to weigh things. It had 16 gradations (秤星) on its arm. Each gradation stands for one star in the sky. The 16 gradations stand for 16 stars – the Big Dipper (北斗七星), Sagittarius and the stars of fortune, prosperity and longevity (福禄寿星). It was said that if you cheated someone while trading, you would lose the blessing (庇佑) of these stars. This helped to keep people honest while trading. After 1949, China started to do more international trade. To make things easier, we changed 16 liang for one jin into 10 liang for one jin. 1．From the text, “caigaobadou” first mainly described a talented person, his name was ________. A．Cao Cao B．Xie Lingyun C．the other poets D．Cao Zhi 2．What can we learn from Xie Lingyun’s words? A．He thinks highly of Cao Zhi’s talents. B．He thinks he deserves more dou than Cao Zhi. C．He looks down on all the other poets except himself. D．He thinks all poets should share the same amount of talent. 3．According to the text, how tall exactly was a 7-chi-tall man in the Three Kingdoms period? A．It was about 110cm. B．It was about 170cm. C．It was about 231cm D．It was about 248cm 4．Which of the following statements is not right? A．The idiom “caigaobadou” usually refers to a talented person. B．In ancient China, Dan only referred to how much talent a person had. C．The idiom “7-chi-tall man” usually refers to a man who is tall and strong. D．Before 1949, banjin weighed the same as eight liang. 5．How did the belief in the stars help keep people honest while trading? A．People who cheated others would lose the blessing of the stars. B．People who cheated others would gain the blessing of the stars. C．People who cheated others would become wealthy. D．The belief in the stars did not affect people’s honesty while trading. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了几个含有数字的汉语成语的意思，表达了汉语的博大精深。 1．细节理解题。根据“Heaven only gave the world one dan of talent, and Cao Zhi alone had eight dou. I deserve (值得) one dou, and all the other poets should share the last one dou.”可知，根据谢灵运的说法，天下才气为一担，曹植占据8斗，自己占据一斗，其余占一斗。所以“才高八斗”开始指曹植。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章可知，谢灵运的话表明他高度评价曹植的才华，认为曹植拥有八斗才华，而自己和其他诗人总共只占两斗。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“When it came to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), one chi became longer and reached 24.2 cm. So seven chi would be about 170 cm, an average height today.”可知，七尺大约是170厘米。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Heaven only gave the world one dan of talent,”及“The dan used was an ancient Chinese measurement for grain. One dan is equal to 10 dou.”可知，在中国古代，担只指一个人有多少天赋的表述错误。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“It was said that if you cheated someone while trading, you would lose the blessing (庇佑) of these stars. This helped to keep people honest while trading.”可知，如果你在交易时欺骗了别人，你就会失去这些天上星宿的祝福。这有助于人们在交易时保持诚实。故选A。 Do you have a lucky number? Many people have a special number and they hope that it will bring them good luck. In China, people think some numbers are lucky or unlucky because those numbers sound similar to some Chinese words with good or bad meanings. For example, the word for number 8 sounds like “making lots of money” in Chinese. So, people think it is a very lucky number. Some people even spend much more money to have 8s in their phone numbers. Do you remember the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing? It opened at 8:00 p.m. on August 8, 2008 The number 9 is also a lucky number because of its connection to the emperors of China. There were nine dragons on the emperors’ robes (龙袍) and it’s told in many ancient Chinese stories that the dragon has nine children. The number 9 also means “long lasting”. In China, a man would send 99 or 999 roses to his lover with the wishes that the love between them will be long-lasting. What’s more, the Chinese think that the number 2 is lucky as it’s said that “all good things come in pairs”. For example, during wedding celebrations, you usually find pairs of red candles, double pillows and many other things in pairs. And people often give gifts in pairs for someone’s birthday, wedding or other celebrations. So what’s an unlucky number in China? It might be 4. Many Chinese people see 4 as an unlucky number because it sounds similar to the Chinese word “death”. Because of this, many buildings skip the fourth floor. In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as 4, 14, 24 and 34. As a result, a building with 50 floors may have only 36 floors actually. 1．What makes Chinese people believe a number is lucky or unlucky? A．The shape of the number. B．The quantity of the number. C．The history of the number. D．The sound of the number in Chinese. 2．Some people would pay much more money for ________. A．the Summer Olympic Games B．the phone numbers with 8s C．the emperors’ robes D．the wedding celebrations 3．Why would a man like to send 99 roses to his lover? A．Because he thinks that women love roses the best. B．Because the number 9 has a connection to the emperors of China. C．Because he hopes that he will be in love with the woman for a long time. D．Because he wishes that he will have lots of children with the woman in the future. 4．In Hong Kong, you may NOT find the ________ floor in some buildings. A．50th B．35th C．46th D．17th 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To describe numbers and ancient stories in China. B．To introduce lucky and unlucky numbers in Chinese culture. C．To help readers find their lucky and unlucky numbers. D．To compare different meanings of numbers in different countries. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在中国文化中，人们根据数字的中文发音来判断其为幸运数或不幸运数字，并说明了相关原因和体现。 1．细节理解题。根据“In China, people think some numbers are lucky or unlucky because those numbers sound similar to some Chinese words with good or bad meanings.”可知，中国人认为数字幸运或不幸运是因为数字在中文里的发音。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Some people even spend much more money to have 8s in their phone numbers.”可知，有些人会花更多的钱买带8的电话号码。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The number 9 also means ‘long lasting’. In China, a man would send 99 or 999 roses to his lover with the wishes that the love between them will be long-lasting.”可知，男人喜欢送99朵玫瑰给爱人是因为他希望能和这个女人相爱很长时间。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as 4, 14, 24 and 34.”可知，在香港，一些建筑物会跳过所有带4的楼层，46中含4，而选项中其他楼层也不涉及4。选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国文化中的幸运数和不幸运数。故选B。 Unit 3单元话题 On August 7, 2025, OpenAI introduced GPT-5, a major update for ChatGPT that brings faster responses (反应), more accurate (准确的) answers, and better problem-solving skills than older versions. This advancement has made the competition in the AI field even stronger, but it has also sparked discussions about how AI might affect people’s mental well-being and job opportunities in the future. Available to all ChatGPT users at no cost, GPT-5 shows improvements in writing, programming, and answering health questions. Most importantly, it makes 45% fewer factual mistakes than GPT-4 and clearly tells users when it doesn’t know something, instead of making up answers. OpenAI’s leader Sam Altman praised GPT-5 as a big step toward AI that thinks like humans. He explained, “While GPT-4 was like talking to a college student, GPT-5 feels like getting advice from a top expert in many fields. “With 700 million people using it every week, OpenAI stays ahead despite new competitors. One exciting new feature is “prompt-based programming,” which lets users create working software just by giving simple instructions. During a test, GPT-5 built a website with fun games to help people learn French in only a few minutes, proving how useful it could be for programmers. However, concerns (关注) remain about jobs being replaced by AI. Some tech leaders say AI now handles (处理) more than 40% of basic coding work. Others worry about people relying (依赖) too much on AI, sharing a story where a man’s constant use of AI hurt his family relationships. As GPT-5 becomes more common in schools and offices, it shows both the amazing possibilities and the social challenges that come with advanced AI technology. 1．What is one key improvement of GPT-5? A．It can speak 10 new languages. B．It has 45% fewer factual errors. C．It is free for only premium users. D．It runs on solar power. 2．What is the author’s opinion on how GPT-5 influences society? A．Entirely positive, with no drawbacks. B．Favorably only for educational use. C．As a threat to human creativity. D．Two-sided, highlighting both benefits and challenges. 3．This passage can be divided into several parts. Which one is the most reasonable (合理的) ? A．①/②③/④⑤/⑥ B．①②/③④/⑤/⑥ C．①/②/③④/⑤⑥ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥ 4．Which of the following statements is not right? A．Sam Altman thinks GPT-5 is as good as a top expert. B．When GPT-5 doesn’t know something, it won’t create an answer. C．The competition in the AI field becomes stronger because of GPT-5. D．Prompt-based programming will make traditional programmers unnecessary. 5．What is the main purpose of the article? A．To advertise GPT-5 as the best AI ever. B．To warn against using AI at all. C．To report GPT-5’s upgrades and effects on society. D．To compare GPT-5 with other companies’ products. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了OpenAI推出的GPT-5在反应速度、准确性、问题解决能力等方面的改进，以及它对社会带来的积极影响和潜在挑战，如就业替代和人际关系问题。 1．细节理解题。 根据第二段“it makes 45% fewer factual mistakes than GPT-4”可知，GPT-5的一个关键改进是减少了45%的事实性错误。故选B。 2．观点态度题。 根据最后一段“it shows both the amazing possibilities and the social challenges”可知，作者认为GPT-5的影响是双面的，既有好处也有挑战。故选D。 3．篇章结构题。 通读全文可知，①段整体引出 GPT-5的发布，以及它带来的AI领域竞争变化和引发的相关讨论，起到总起的作用；②-③段介绍GPT-5的改进和优势；④-⑤段讨论GPT-5新功能的应用及其带来的社会影响；⑥段总结GPT-5的双面性，所以最合理的划分是①/②③/④⑤/⑥。故选A。 4．推理判断题。 根据第四段“prompt-based programming”功能可知，GPT-5能帮助程序员快速开发网站，证明它对程序员很有用，但并未提到传统程序员将变得不必要。D项表述过于绝对，与原文不符。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。 全文主要报道GPT-5的升级功能及其对社会的影响，既包括技术进步，也涉及潜在问题。故选C。 ChatGPT is an AI system that can have a discussion and create written work. It can create material based on (基于) what it has learned from digital books and online passages. Now three high school students in Cyprus have developed an unusual robot with the help of their teachers. It is special as it uses ChatGPT AI technology. The robot is named AInstein. It is the size of a small adult and even has a screen for a face that appears to show human facial (面部) expressions. It speaks a North American form of English. And it can tell jokes, like “Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.” The robot enjoys reading science books and spending time playing the violin. The creators of AInstein want to use the technology to education after all. British education expert Anthony Seldon predicts (预言) that robots will get control of the classroom in 2027 and teachers will work as their helpers. One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all. In some parts of the world, there aren’t enough teachers and 9-16 percent of children under the age of 14 don’t go to school. That problem could be partly solved by robots, because they can teach anywhere and won’t get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job. 1．What have the three high school students in Cyprus done? A．They have written an AI system. B．They have helped their teachers. C．They have created a special robot. D．They have discussed digital books. 2．The basic introduction to AInstein can be found in ______. A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 3．What can we learn from Anthony Seldon’s prediction? A．Human teachers will no longer get stressed or tired. B．Human teachers will get a higher payment very soon. C．Robot teachers will take the place of human teachers. D．Robot teachers will improve their own learning ability. 4．What might be the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the robot teacher? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Curious. D．Unclear. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了机器人未来在教育领域所带来的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“Now three high school students in Cyprus have developed an unusual robot with the help of their teachers.”可知，塞浦路斯的三名高中生制造了一种特殊的机器人。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The robot is named AInstein. It is the size of a small adult and even has a screen for a face that appears to show human facial (面部) expressions. It speaks a North American form of English.”可知，第2段是关于AInstein的基本介绍。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“British education expert Anthony Seldon predicts (预言) that robots will get control of the classroom in 2027 and teachers will work as their helpers.”可知，我们能从Anthony Seldon的预言中了解到机器人教师将取代人类教师。故选C。 4．观点态度题。根据“That problem could be partly solved by robots, because they can teach anywhere and won’t get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job.”可知，机器人可以在一定程度上解决这个问题，因为它们可以在任何地方教书，不会感到压力或疲劳，也不会为了一份更容易、薪水更高的工作而搬到其他地方，由此可知作者对机器人老师持支持态度。故选A。 ① AI, or artificial intelligence, is everywhere today! From smartphones to smart homes, AI makes our lives easier. But what exactly is AI? Think of it as a super-smart computer that can learn, solve problems and even understand human languages. Now, let’s explore how AI helps us. ② AI is like a helpful assistant in daily life. For example, voice assistants like Siri or Alexa can answer questions, set alarms or control your home lights. They use “natural language processing” to understand what you say. In schools, AI tools help teachers grade homework faster and suggest personalized learning plans. Some apps even check your spelling and grammar in real time! ③ AI also plays an important role in healthcare and education. In hospitals, AI can analyze (分析) X-rays and help doctors find diseases early. It’s also used to develop new medicines. Meanwhile, in education, AI-powered apps like Duolingo teach languages by fitting in with your learning speed. Imagine having a 24/7 teacher who knows exactly what you need! ④ Although AI can do many things, it’s not perfect. Some people worry that it might take all jobs, like factory work or hotel service. However, experts say AI will also create new jobs, like robot repair and AI programming. The key is to use AI wisely. For example, self-driving cars use AI to reduce accidents, but humans still need to monitor them. ⑤ Remember, AI is a tool—it doesn’t replace humans, but it can make our work smarter. So let’s accept AI with curiosity! By learning to use it responsibly, we can build a better future together. 1．What does the underlined word “They” probably refer to (指代) in Paragraph 2? A．Some apps. B．Home lights. C．Digital alarms. D．Voice assistants. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．AI will replace all human jobs. B．AI should be used in a wise way. C．AI can build a better future for humans. D．AI is helpful in healthcare and education. 3．How is the text organized? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to AI according to the text? A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Unclear. D．Worried. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了人工智能在现代生活中的广泛应用、其带来的便利、潜在挑战以及人类应如何正确利用人工智能。 1．词句猜测题。根据“For example, voice assistants like Siri or Alexa can answer questions, set alarms or control your home lights. They use ‘natural language processing’ to understand what you say.”可知，像Siri或Alexa这样的语音助手使用“自然语言处理”来理解你说的话。“They”指代的是前一句提到的“voice assistants”。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据“The key is to use AI wisely.”可知，本段主要强调人工智能虽然强大，但需要人类明智地使用。故选B。 3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段介绍人工智能的定义与作用；第二段和第三段举例说明人工智能在日常生活、医疗和教育领域的作用；第四段讨论人工智能的局限性与正确使用方式；第五段总结人工智能是工具，应与人类协作共创未来。因此，文章结构是①/②③/④/⑤。故选A。 4．观点态度题。根据“Remember, AI is a tool—it doesn’t replace humans, but it can make our work smarter. So let’s accept AI with curiosity! By learning to use it responsibly, we can build a better future together.”可知，作者认为人工智能是一种工具，它不会取代人类，但能让我们的工作更智能。所以让我们怀着好奇心接受人工智能！通过学习负责任地使用它，我们可以共同建设更美好的未来。由此可推知，作者对人工智能持积极态度。故选B。 Unit 4单元话题 The Story of a Young Inventor 16-year-old Li Ming is a middle school student from Shanghai. He is not only good at his lessons but also has a strong interest in inventing things. Last year, he invented a “smart trash can” which won first prize in a national invention competition. Li Ming got the idea of inventing the smart trash can from his daily life. He noticed that his parents often forgot to take out the trash, which made the house smell bad. He also found that some trash cans were not clean and easy to attract insects. So he decided to invent a trash can that could solve these problems. The smart trash can has many special functions. First, it can send a message to the owner’s phone when it is full. This reminds the owner to take out the trash in time. Second, it has a built-in sensor. When someone walks near it, the lid of the trash can opens automatically, so people don’t need to touch the lid with their hands. This keeps the trash can clean and hygienic. Third, it has a small fan inside which can reduce the bad smell. Inventing the smart trash can was not easy. Li Ming spent three months doing research and collecting information. He also asked his science teacher for help. His teacher taught him how to use some tools and software to design the trash can. There were many difficulties during the process. For example, the first sensor he used didn’t work well. He tried different sensors and finally found the right one. Li Ming’s invention has been praised by many people. A company even offered to buy his invention, but he refused. He said, “I want to improve the smart trash can further. I hope it can be used in more families and help more people.” Li Ming’s story tells us that everyone can be an inventor. As long as we pay attention to our daily life and keep trying, we can create useful things. 1．What did Li Ming invent last year? A．A smart phone. B．A smart trash can. C．A sensor. D．A small fan. 2．Why did Li Ming want to invent the smart trash can? A．Because he wanted to win a competition. B．Because his parents asked him to do it. C．Because he noticed some problems with ordinary trash cans. D．Because he wanted to make money. 3．What function does the smart trash can have? A．It can send messages to the owner’s phone. B．It can walk by itself. C．It can cook food. D．It can clean the house. 4．How long did Li Ming spend doing research and collecting information? A．Two months. B．Five months. C．Four months. D．Three months. 5．What did Li Ming do when a company offered to buy his invention? A．He sold it immediately. B．He refused and wanted to improve it further. C．He asked his parents for advice. D．He gave it to his school. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了上海16 岁中学生李明的发明故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Last year, he invented a ‘smart trash can’ which won first prize in a national invention competition.”可知，李明去年发明了一款“智能垃圾桶”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“He noticed that his parents often forgot to take out the trash, which made the house smell bad. He also found that some trash cans were not clean and easy to attract insects. So he decided to invent a trash can that could solve these problems.”可知，李明发明智能垃圾桶是因为他注意到了普通垃圾桶的一些问题。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“it can send a message to the owner’s phone”可知，智能垃圾桶能给主人的手机发消息。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“Li Ming spent three months doing research and collecting information.”可知，李明花了三个月时间进行研究和收集资料。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据第五段“A company even offered to buy his invention, but he refused. He said, ‘I want to improve the smart trash can further...’”可知，当一家公司提出购买李明的发明时，他拒绝了，他想要进一步改进这款智能垃圾桶。故选B。 China has a rich history. From ancient times, the Chinese have made amazing inventions* and discoveries. And their ideas reached other countries and changed the world. Many of the things that we use today actually come from ancient China. These are some of China’s most important inventions: Silk  The ancient Chinese were the first people to make silk. Silk thread (线) is made by silkworms (蚕). The Chinese collected the thread and used it to make a soft and light material. Wealthy people in Europe wanted silk to make their clothes, so a lot of people bought silk from the Chinese. The route (路线) from Europe to China was called the Silk Road. The Compass*  When the Chinese invented the compass, they used it to choose the best places to build their homes at first. They believed that their homes should face north, so they used the compass to find the right direction. Later, the compass was used for travelling on land and sea. The compass made some of history’s most famous journeys possible. Ancient Chinese inventions are part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. When you use an umbrella, you are using a Chinese invention. The Chinese made the first umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun and rain. When you use a match to light a fire, you are using another great idea from ancient China. Can you imagine a world without any of these things? * invention: An invention is a new thing that someone creates for the first time. * Compass: A compass is a tool for finding direction and it always points to the North. 1．Who were the first people to make silk according to the passage? A．The Europeans B．The ancient Chinese C．The Indians D．The Americans 2．What was the compass used for at first when it was invented? A．For guiding ships during long sea journeys. B．For choosing the best places to build homes. C．For helping travelers find directions on land. D．For determining the position of stars at night. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an invention from ancient China in the passage? A．Silk. B．The compass. C．The umbrella. D．The fire. 4．What’s the structure of the passage? (P1=Paragraph 1) A．P1/P2P3/P4 B．P1/P2P3P4 C．P1P2P3/P4 D．P1/P2/P3P4 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The History of Ancient China B．Important Inventions from Ancient China C．How Chinese Changed the World D．Ancient Chinese Daily Life and Tools 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国古代的重要发明，如丝绸、指南针等及其相关情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“The ancient Chinese were the first people to make silk.”可知，古代中国人是最早制造丝绸的人。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“When the Chinese invented the compass, they used it to choose the best places to build their homes at first.”可知，指南针刚被发明时，被用来选择建造房屋的最佳地点。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章内容，提及的中国古代发明有“Silk（丝绸）”“The Compass（指南针）”“the umbrella（雨伞）”“match（火柴）”，并未提及“the fire（火）”。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。根据文章内容，P1总述中国有丰富历史，古代发明和发现影响世界，引出下文；P2介绍“丝绸”，P3介绍“指南针”，二者为并列的分述内容；P4补充介绍雨伞、火柴等发明，总结古代中国发明与日常生活的联系。因此结构为P1/P2P3/P4。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“China has a rich history... These are some of China’s most important inventions”以及全文对丝绸、指南针、雨伞、火柴等中国古代发明的介绍可知，文章核心是中国古代的重要发明。故选B。 ①What will the world of tomorrow be like? Many people today believe that technology (科技) is going to help solve some problems we have today. New technology may solve old problems, and it may also create new ones. No technology is perfect. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Here are three examples. ②When we dream about the future, many of us think that we will be able to fly to the sky in our own flying cars. We could fly at 480km per hour, avoiding traffic lights and busy roads. However, if too many flying cars are in the air, there will be trouble with traffic control. ③3-D printing is another new technology for the future. 3-D printers are already used to make life-size models of car parts  (部件), and man-made body parts, like ears. As we move into the future, 3-D printing will change the way we make things and the way we treat sick people. The disadvantage is that such a machine is very expensive. ④Finally, people are trying to make a robot suit (套装). This is an electronic suit. It allows people to lift heavy things and walk a long way. It might help people walk again after an illness or an accident. However, one disadvantage at the moment is the cost. ⑤It is easy to imagine a future. We will be able to fly to work, print out a new pair of shoes or lift a car above our heads. Although there are some problems to solve, we can certainly dream of a world. In this world, technology makes people's life easier and safer, and it can solve some of the most difficult problems we have today. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By asking a question. B．By giving a report. C．By giving advice. D．By telling a story. 2．What is an advantage of the robot suit mentioned in the passage? A．It can control air traffic for flying cars. B．It allows people to lift heavy objects and walk long distances. C．It reduces the cost of 3-D printed medical parts. D．It replaces the need for human workers in factories. 3．Which one of the following is NOT true? A．If too many flying cars are in the air, there will be problems with traffic control. B．3-D printing won't change the way we make things. C．A robot suit costs too much at the moment. D．Technology can solve some of the most difficult problems we have today. 4．What would be the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the theme (主题) of the passage? A．Traffic. B．Machines. C．Clothes. D．Technology. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了未来科技可能带来的变革，包括飞行汽车、3-D打印技术和机器人套装等，同时指出了这些技术的优缺点，并展望了科技让生活更便捷、更安全的未来。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“What will the world of tomorrow be like? Many people today believe that technology (科技) is going to help solve some problems we have today.”可知，作者通过提出一个问题来开始文章。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“It allows people to lift heavy things and walk a long way.”可知，机器人套装的优点是它允许人们举起重物和走很长的路。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“As we move into the future, 3-D printing will change the way we make things and the way we treat sick people.”可知，3-D打印技术将改变我们制造物品和治疗病人的方式，因此B选项“3-D printing won't change the way we make things.”是错误的。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。文章第一段提出主题，即未来科技可能带来的变革；第二、三、四段分别介绍了飞行汽车、3-D打印技术和机器人套装等未来科技及其优缺点；第五段总结全文，展望了科技让生活更便捷、更安全的未来。因此，文章的结构是①/②③④/⑤。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Many people today believe that technology (科技) is going to help solve some problems we have today.”以及全文内容可知，文章主要探讨了未来科技可能带来的变革，因此文章的主题是科技。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解10篇 （Units1-4单元话题） Unit 1 Look it up!单元话题：百科全书 Unit 2 Amazing numbers单元话题：数字 Unit 3 Our digital lives单元话题：科学技术 Unit 4 Inventions单元话题：发明与创造 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2-3篇单元话题专题训练 Unit 1单元话题 When I study English, I often use different reference books. First, I use an English - Chinese dictionary to look up new words. It helps me understand the meanings and how to use them. Sometimes, I use a thesaurus to find better words for my writing. This makes my articles more precise. I also like to use encyclopedias to learn about different topics, such as history and science. They provide a lot of detailed information. In addition, I use online dictionaries when I’m in a hurry. They are very convenient. By using these reference books, I have improved my English learning a lot. 1．What does the writer use to look up new words? A．An English - Chinese dictionary. B．A Chinese - English dictionary. C．A thesaurus. D．An encyclopedia. 2．Why does the writer use a thesaurus? A．To find new words. B．To find synonyms and make articles more precise. C．To learn about history. D．To waste time. 3．What does the writer use encyclopedias for? A．To look up new words. B．To find synonyms. C．To learn about different topics. D．To play games. 4．When does the writer use online dictionaries? A．When studying history. B．When in a hurry. C．When writing articles. D．When reading stories. 5．How has using reference books helped the writer? A．By making English learning more difficult. B．By improving English learning a lot. C．By wasting time. D．By reducing study efficiency. Encyclopedias can give you facts and information about all kinds of subjects. There are different kinds of encyclopedias, such as encyclopedia of science, encyclopaedia of music and so on. Do you know which encyclopaedia the following two articles are from? Philippe Bizot is a famous Mime Master (哑剧大师) from France. He was born in 1967 and began learning mime when was just eight years old. Since then, he has never stopped studying it. At the age of 20, he got the “International Paris Mime Prize”. In the past 30 years, he has given shows to people across the world. Bizot thinks living in a world without words makes people imagine. With no other things or conversations, Bizot gives the shows only by using his body, gestures and facial expressions (面部表情). Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can’t breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air. The blue whale is the world’s biggest animal. There are other sea animals too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other. Many other animals live near the sea. Seals and otters (水獭) love the sea. They swim and play there. They eat smaller fish and sea plants. 1．What does the under lined words “gestures” probably mean in Chinese? A．语言 B．手势 C．感受 D．态度 2．The second article probably comes from the encyclopaedia of ________ . A．plants B．fish C．animals D．nature 3．Which of the following is a fish? A．The dolphin. B．The whale. C．The seal. D．The shark. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Encyclopedias can give facts about science and music. B．Bizot didn’t say any words when he was giving a show. C．The fish swims in the water but can’t breathe in the water. D．Seals and otters eat smaller fish and sea plants. Unit 2单元话题 Many Chinese idioms contain numbers, such as caigao badou (才高八斗) and banjin baliang (半斤八两). Why do they have something to do with numbers? A talented person The idiom caigao badou is used to describe a talented person. It is based on a story about Cao Zhi (192-232), the younger son of Cao Cao (155-220), a warlord (诸侯) who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. Cao Zhi was one of the best poets of his time. Besides his poetry, his fu (赋) was also excellent. His works, such as Luoshen Fu (《洛神赋》), are full of beautiful descriptions. Xie Lingyun (385-433) was a famous poet who lived during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He was quite proud of his own writing, but also admired Cao Zhi’s talent. He once said to others: “Heaven only gave the world one dan of talent, and Cao Zhi alone had eight dou. I deserve (值得) one dou, and all the other poets should share the last one dou.” The dan used was an ancient Chinese measurement for grain. One dan is equal to 10 dou. The idiom can be translated into “eight bushels of talent” in English. Standing tall In China, people often say “standing like a 7-chi-tall man”（堂堂七尺男儿). How tall exactly is a 7-chi-tall man? When people say qichi naner (七尺男儿), they’re usually referring to a man who is tall and strong. However, it’s not easy to tell exactly how long seven chi is. As a traditional Chinese unit of length, the measurement of chi has changed often over time. In earlier times, such as the Shang Dynasty (16th century-11th century BC), one chi was about 16 cm. So seven chi would be equal to about 110 cm. A 7-chi-tall man at the time would be a little person. When it came to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), one chi became longer and reached 24.2 cm. So seven chi would be about 170 cm, an average height today. In the following dynasties, chi kept growing longer. It became about 30 cm in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and finally 35.5 cm in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It means that a 7-chi-tall man would be 248.5 cm. That would be a real giant! Same difference The idiom banjin baliang (半斤八两) means “same difference”. One jin and eight liang used to be the same. Chinese people measured weight differently in the past. At that time, one jin (500 grams) was made up of 16 liang. So half of one jin was eight liang. People used a steelyard balance (杆秤) to weigh things. It had 16 gradations (秤星) on its arm. Each gradation stands for one star in the sky. The 16 gradations stand for 16 stars – the Big Dipper (北斗七星), Sagittarius and the stars of fortune, prosperity and longevity (福禄寿星). It was said that if you cheated someone while trading, you would lose the blessing (庇佑) of these stars. This helped to keep people honest while trading. After 1949, China started to do more international trade. To make things easier, we changed 16 liang for one jin into 10 liang for one jin. 1．From the text, “caigaobadou” first mainly described a talented person, his name was ________. A．Cao Cao B．Xie Lingyun C．the other poets D．Cao Zhi 2．What can we learn from Xie Lingyun’s words? A．He thinks highly of Cao Zhi’s talents. B．He thinks he deserves more dou than Cao Zhi. C．He looks down on all the other poets except himself. D．He thinks all poets should share the same amount of talent. 3．According to the text, how tall exactly was a 7-chi-tall man in the Three Kingdoms period? A．It was about 110cm. B．It was about 170cm. C．It was about 231cm D．It was about 248cm 4．Which of the following statements is not right? A．The idiom “caigaobadou” usually refers to a talented person. B．In ancient China, Dan only referred to how much talent a person had. C．The idiom “7-chi-tall man” usually refers to a man who is tall and strong. D．Before 1949, banjin weighed the same as eight liang. 5．How did the belief in the stars help keep people honest while trading? A．People who cheated others would lose the blessing of the stars. B．People who cheated others would gain the blessing of the stars. C．People who cheated others would become wealthy. D．The belief in the stars did not affect people’s honesty while trading. Do you have a lucky number? Many people have a special number and they hope that it will bring them good luck. In China, people think some numbers are lucky or unlucky because those numbers sound similar to some Chinese words with good or bad meanings. For example, the word for number 8 sounds like “making lots of money” in Chinese. So, people think it is a very lucky number. Some people even spend much more money to have 8s in their phone numbers. Do you remember the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing? It opened at 8:00 p.m. on August 8, 2008 The number 9 is also a lucky number because of its connection to the emperors of China. There were nine dragons on the emperors’ robes (龙袍) and it’s told in many ancient Chinese stories that the dragon has nine children. The number 9 also means “long lasting”. In China, a man would send 99 or 999 roses to his lover with the wishes that the love between them will be long-lasting. What’s more, the Chinese think that the number 2 is lucky as it’s said that “all good things come in pairs”. For example, during wedding celebrations, you usually find pairs of red candles, double pillows and many other things in pairs. And people often give gifts in pairs for someone’s birthday, wedding or other celebrations. So what’s an unlucky number in China? It might be 4. Many Chinese people see 4 as an unlucky number because it sounds similar to the Chinese word “death”. Because of this, many buildings skip the fourth floor. In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as 4, 14, 24 and 34. As a result, a building with 50 floors may have only 36 floors actually. 1．What makes Chinese people believe a number is lucky or unlucky? A．The shape of the number. B．The quantity of the number. C．The history of the number. D．The sound of the number in Chinese. 2．Some people would pay much more money for ________. A．the Summer Olympic Games B．the phone numbers with 8s C．the emperors’ robes D．the wedding celebrations 3．Why would a man like to send 99 roses to his lover? A．Because he thinks that women love roses the best. B．Because the number 9 has a connection to the emperors of China. C．Because he hopes that he will be in love with the woman for a long time. D．Because he wishes that he will have lots of children with the woman in the future. 4．In Hong Kong, you may NOT find the ________ floor in some buildings. A．50th B．35th C．46th D．17th 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To describe numbers and ancient stories in China. B．To introduce lucky and unlucky numbers in Chinese culture. C．To help readers find their lucky and unlucky numbers. D．To compare different meanings of numbers in different countries. Unit 3单元话题 On August 7, 2025, OpenAI introduced GPT-5, a major update for ChatGPT that brings faster responses (反应), more accurate (准确的) answers, and better problem-solving skills than older versions. This advancement has made the competition in the AI field even stronger, but it has also sparked discussions about how AI might affect people’s mental well-being and job opportunities in the future. Available to all ChatGPT users at no cost, GPT-5 shows improvements in writing, programming, and answering health questions. Most importantly, it makes 45% fewer factual mistakes than GPT-4 and clearly tells users when it doesn’t know something, instead of making up answers. OpenAI’s leader Sam Altman praised GPT-5 as a big step toward AI that thinks like humans. He explained, “While GPT-4 was like talking to a college student, GPT-5 feels like getting advice from a top expert in many fields. “With 700 million people using it every week, OpenAI stays ahead despite new competitors. One exciting new feature is “prompt-based programming,” which lets users create working software just by giving simple instructions. During a test, GPT-5 built a website with fun games to help people learn French in only a few minutes, proving how useful it could be for programmers. However, concerns (关注) remain about jobs being replaced by AI. Some tech leaders say AI now handles (处理) more than 40% of basic coding work. Others worry about people relying (依赖) too much on AI, sharing a story where a man’s constant use of AI hurt his family relationships. As GPT-5 becomes more common in schools and offices, it shows both the amazing possibilities and the social challenges that come with advanced AI technology. 1．What is one key improvement of GPT-5? A．It can speak 10 new languages. B．It has 45% fewer factual errors. C．It is free for only premium users. D．It runs on solar power. 2．What is the author’s opinion on how GPT-5 influences society? A．Entirely positive, with no drawbacks. B．Favorably only for educational use. C．As a threat to human creativity. D．Two-sided, highlighting both benefits and challenges. 3．This passage can be divided into several parts. Which one is the most reasonable (合理的) ? A．①/②③/④⑤/⑥ B．①②/③④/⑤/⑥ C．①/②/③④/⑤⑥ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥ 4．Which of the following statements is not right? A．Sam Altman thinks GPT-5 is as good as a top expert. B．When GPT-5 doesn’t know something, it won’t create an answer. C．The competition in the AI field becomes stronger because of GPT-5. D．Prompt-based programming will make traditional programmers unnecessary. 5．What is the main purpose of the article? A．To advertise GPT-5 as the best AI ever. B．To warn against using AI at all. C．To report GPT-5’s upgrades and effects on society. D．To compare GPT-5 with other companies’ products. ChatGPT is an AI system that can have a discussion and create written work. It can create material based on (基于) what it has learned from digital books and online passages. Now three high school students in Cyprus have developed an unusual robot with the help of their teachers. It is special as it uses ChatGPT AI technology. The robot is named AInstein. It is the size of a small adult and even has a screen for a face that appears to show human facial (面部) expressions. It speaks a North American form of English. And it can tell jokes, like “Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.” The robot enjoys reading science books and spending time playing the violin. The creators of AInstein want to use the technology to education after all. British education expert Anthony Seldon predicts (预言) that robots will get control of the classroom in 2027 and teachers will work as their helpers. One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all. In some parts of the world, there aren’t enough teachers and 9-16 percent of children under the age of 14 don’t go to school. That problem could be partly solved by robots, because they can teach anywhere and won’t get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job. 1．What have the three high school students in Cyprus done? A．They have written an AI system. B．They have helped their teachers. C．They have created a special robot. D．They have discussed digital books. 2．The basic introduction to AInstein can be found in ______. A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 3．What can we learn from Anthony Seldon’s prediction? A．Human teachers will no longer get stressed or tired. B．Human teachers will get a higher payment very soon. C．Robot teachers will take the place of human teachers. D．Robot teachers will improve their own learning ability. 4．What might be the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the robot teacher? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Curious. D．Unclear. ① AI, or artificial intelligence, is everywhere today! From smartphones to smart homes, AI makes our lives easier. But what exactly is AI? Think of it as a super-smart computer that can learn, solve problems and even understand human languages. Now, let’s explore how AI helps us. ② AI is like a helpful assistant in daily life. For example, voice assistants like Siri or Alexa can answer questions, set alarms or control your home lights. They use “natural language processing” to understand what you say. In schools, AI tools help teachers grade homework faster and suggest personalized learning plans. Some apps even check your spelling and grammar in real time! ③ AI also plays an important role in healthcare and education. In hospitals, AI can analyze (分析) X-rays and help doctors find diseases early. It’s also used to develop new medicines. Meanwhile, in education, AI-powered apps like Duolingo teach languages by fitting in with your learning speed. Imagine having a 24/7 teacher who knows exactly what you need! ④ Although AI can do many things, it’s not perfect. Some people worry that it might take all jobs, like factory work or hotel service. However, experts say AI will also create new jobs, like robot repair and AI programming. The key is to use AI wisely. For example, self-driving cars use AI to reduce accidents, but humans still need to monitor them. ⑤ Remember, AI is a tool—it doesn’t replace humans, but it can make our work smarter. So let’s accept AI with curiosity! By learning to use it responsibly, we can build a better future together. 1．What does the underlined word “They” probably refer to (指代) in Paragraph 2? A．Some apps. B．Home lights. C．Digital alarms. D．Voice assistants. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．AI will replace all human jobs. B．AI should be used in a wise way. C．AI can build a better future for humans. D．AI is helpful in healthcare and education. 3．How is the text organized? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to AI according to the text? A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Unclear. D．Worried. Unit 4单元话题 The Story of a Young Inventor 16-year-old Li Ming is a middle school student from Shanghai. He is not only good at his lessons but also has a strong interest in inventing things. Last year, he invented a “smart trash can” which won first prize in a national invention competition. Li Ming got the idea of inventing the smart trash can from his daily life. He noticed that his parents often forgot to take out the trash, which made the house smell bad. He also found that some trash cans were not clean and easy to attract insects. So he decided to invent a trash can that could solve these problems. The smart trash can has many special functions. First, it can send a message to the owner’s phone when it is full. This reminds the owner to take out the trash in time. Second, it has a built-in sensor. When someone walks near it, the lid of the trash can opens automatically, so people don’t need to touch the lid with their hands. This keeps the trash can clean and hygienic. Third, it has a small fan inside which can reduce the bad smell. Inventing the smart trash can was not easy. Li Ming spent three months doing research and collecting information. He also asked his science teacher for help. His teacher taught him how to use some tools and software to design the trash can. There were many difficulties during the process. For example, the first sensor he used didn’t work well. He tried different sensors and finally found the right one. Li Ming’s invention has been praised by many people. A company even offered to buy his invention, but he refused. He said, “I want to improve the smart trash can further. I hope it can be used in more families and help more people.” Li Ming’s story tells us that everyone can be an inventor. As long as we pay attention to our daily life and keep trying, we can create useful things. 1．What did Li Ming invent last year? A．A smart phone. B．A smart trash can. C．A sensor. D．A small fan. 2．Why did Li Ming want to invent the smart trash can? A．Because he wanted to win a competition. B．Because his parents asked him to do it. C．Because he noticed some problems with ordinary trash cans. D．Because he wanted to make money. 3．What function does the smart trash can have? A．It can send messages to the owner’s phone. B．It can walk by itself. C．It can cook food. D．It can clean the house. 4．How long did Li Ming spend doing research and collecting information? A．Two months. B．Five months. C．Four months. D．Three months. 5．What did Li Ming do when a company offered to buy his invention? A．He sold it immediately. B．He refused and wanted to improve it further. C．He asked his parents for advice. D．He gave it to his school. China has a rich history. From ancient times, the Chinese have made amazing inventions* and discoveries. And their ideas reached other countries and changed the world. Many of the things that we use today actually come from ancient China. These are some of China’s most important inventions: Silk  The ancient Chinese were the first people to make silk. Silk thread (线) is made by silkworms (蚕). The Chinese collected the thread and used it to make a soft and light material. Wealthy people in Europe wanted silk to make their clothes, so a lot of people bought silk from the Chinese. The route (路线) from Europe to China was called the Silk Road. The Compass*  When the Chinese invented the compass, they used it to choose the best places to build their homes at first. They believed that their homes should face north, so they used the compass to find the right direction. Later, the compass was used for travelling on land and sea. The compass made some of history’s most famous journeys possible. Ancient Chinese inventions are part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. When you use an umbrella, you are using a Chinese invention. The Chinese made the first umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun and rain. When you use a match to light a fire, you are using another great idea from ancient China. Can you imagine a world without any of these things? * invention: An invention is a new thing that someone creates for the first time. * Compass: A compass is a tool for finding direction and it always points to the North. 1．Who were the first people to make silk according to the passage? A．The Europeans B．The ancient Chinese C．The Indians D．The Americans 2．What was the compass used for at first when it was invented? A．For guiding ships during long sea journeys. B．For choosing the best places to build homes. C．For helping travelers find directions on land. D．For determining the position of stars at night. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an invention from ancient China in the passage? A．Silk. B．The compass. C．The umbrella. D．The fire. 4．What’s the structure of the passage? (P1=Paragraph 1) A．P1/P2P3/P4 B．P1/P2P3P4 C．P1P2P3/P4 D．P1/P2/P3P4 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The History of Ancient China B．Important Inventions from Ancient China C．How Chinese Changed the World D．Ancient Chinese Daily Life and Tools ①What will the world of tomorrow be like? Many people today believe that technology (科技) is going to help solve some problems we have today. New technology may solve old problems, and it may also create new ones. No technology is perfect. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Here are three examples. ②When we dream about the future, many of us think that we will be able to fly to the sky in our own flying cars. We could fly at 480km per hour, avoiding traffic lights and busy roads. However, if too many flying cars are in the air, there will be trouble with traffic control. ③3-D printing is another new technology for the future. 3-D printers are already used to make life-size models of car parts  (部件), and man-made body parts, like ears. As we move into the future, 3-D printing will change the way we make things and the way we treat sick people. The disadvantage is that such a machine is very expensive. ④Finally, people are trying to make a robot suit (套装). This is an electronic suit. It allows people to lift heavy things and walk a long way. It might help people walk again after an illness or an accident. However, one disadvantage at the moment is the cost. ⑤It is easy to imagine a future. We will be able to fly to work, print out a new pair of shoes or lift a car above our heads. Although there are some problems to solve, we can certainly dream of a world. In this world, technology makes people's life easier and safer, and it can solve some of the most difficult problems we have today. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By asking a question. B．By giving a report. C．By giving advice. D．By telling a story. 2．What is an advantage of the robot suit mentioned in the passage? A．It can control air traffic for flying cars. B．It allows people to lift heavy objects and walk long distances. C．It reduces the cost of 3-D printed medical parts. D．It replaces the need for human workers in factories. 3．Which one of the following is NOT true? A．If too many flying cars are in the air, there will be problems with traffic control. B．3-D printing won't change the way we make things. C．A robot suit costs too much at the moment. D．Technology can solve some of the most difficult problems we have today. 4．What would be the best structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the theme (主题) of the passage? A．Traffic. B．Machines. C．Clothes. D．Technology. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $