Unit 3 Curious minds单元话题练（语法填空+阅读+完形+语法选择+选词填空+写作）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（沪教版五四学制2024）

Unit 3 Curious minds 单元话题热点题型组合练 一、短文填空 Fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letters are given (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) The rainforest trekker Pedro Peloso is a biologist who studies amphibians (两栖动物) and reptiles. He describes taking a leap to discover a new frog species (物种). “I was in a canoe, paddling through the PauRosa National Forest in Brazil at nighttime. I heard a f 1 frog call and rushed to the riverbank to find the animal. It was high up in a tree hanging over the river, s 2 I stepped on a tree branch and jumped up — gotcha!” “The branch broke when I came down, and I fell into the water, up to my neck. But I still had the frog in my hand. When I got a closer look, I realized this was not the species I had e 3 to catch based on the call. Could it be something new? We knew we had to investigate.” “We compared its coloring, body shape, call, and even its DNA to other frogs. It took us seven years to figure it out. Finally, we officially named this new frog the mapinguari clown tree frog after a mythical rainforest beast.” The c 4 discoverer Ecologist Washington Wachira is an expert on the birds of Kenya. He talks about finding an unknown species of lizard. “I was in the desert helping to study larks (云雀). As I watched one of the birds through my binoculars, I spotted a basking lizard nearby. It had a pattern of spots I’d never seen before. I stopped to take some pictures, and soon I found more lizards with the s 5 spots.” “A few days later, I emailed the photos to friends who specialize in reptiles, and together we studied them more. Once we knew for sure it was a new species, my teammates suggested naming it after me, Agama wachirai. It was the greatest h 6 of my career. This discovery reminded me how much we still have to learn about the natural world. It also inspired me to continue exploring and protecting the habitats of these incredible creatures.” Fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给） In my junior school days, I like to try new things. I am c 1 , so I trust myself to do well, even when it’s hard. When I have to s 2 a difficult problem or give a talk in front of the class, I tell myself, “I can do it!” As a teen boy, I like to learn about different things. In science, I explore the world around me and ask why things happen. I think it’s fun to find r 3 . To get better, I work hard and practice a lot. My teacher helps me i 4 my reading and writing. I’m happy to see my progress and know I can do it. After school, I enjoy many interesting a 5 . I am good at p 6 basketball now! Junior school life is tiring and busy, but in fact, being a teenager is exciting, and I like to use my curiosity and hard work to keep growing and l 7 new things. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词 （有提示词的，填入所给单词的正确形式。）。 China has many heroes in science. Nan Rendong is one of them who is well-known for his great 1 (achieve) in building the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the largest radio telescope (无线电望远镜) in the world. Nan Rendong spent over twenty years 2 (work) on this project. At first, he had to go to many far-away places across the country. Without good paths, he had to walk for hours 3 (get) to proper spots. When he 4 (meet) bad weather, like heavy rain and strong winds, he never complained. He faced lots of problems, 5 he never stopped trying. His efforts and determination led to his success. Nan was undoubtedly a man of great 6 (intelligent) and responsibility (责任心). He always thought about the project first. When there was 7 problem, he was always the first to come and help. He actually devoted 8 (he) to his career. Even after his death, people still remember him and are proud 9 him. His story tells us that if we keep trying, we will solve any problem. He is 10 (real) a role model of our time. 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 Qian Xuesen was a pioneer in the development of China’s aerospace (航空航天) science and technology. He was called the “father of China’s aerospace” and “king of rockets”. He was also one of the most famous 1 (scientist) in the world. Qian was born in Shanghai 2 11 December 1911. After graduating from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he went to America for 3 (far) study. After this, he spent many years 4 (teach) and doing research work at universities in the USA．And he made excellent achievements in America. 5 , his heart was always with his motherland. In 1955, he finally returned to China with his family. After returning to China, Qian led his team to overcome a series of difficulties and achieved many historic achievements. Qian worked with 6 (thousand) of other scientists on China’s “two bombs, one star” nuclear program (“两弹一星”核项目). They created the atom bomb (原子弹) and later the hydrogen bomb (氢弹) 7 （success). They managed to complete this project in the fastest time in history. Qian devoted 8 (he) whole life to China’s aerospace industry. He wanted to use his knowledge 9 (build) a stronger China. He often says that science 10 (have) no boundaries (边界), but scientists have their motherlands. 二、完形填空 Choose the best answer and complete the passage（选择最恰当的选项完成短文） Jack, a ten-year-old boy full of curiosity, always wants to explore and learn new things. One day the family’s fridge started making strange noises. Jack 1 the problem and decided to fix it himself. However, the repair didn’t go as planned. When Dad 2 the repair would cost $200, he thought it was a chance to make Jack understand the 3 of responsibility. So he asked Jack to pay back every cent. Jack agreed. A few days later, Jack told his father that he had found a job as a paperboy to pay back the money. One evening at dinner Jack got angry all of a sudden. Dad decided to talk with Jack privately. Jack explained that he was tired from selling newspapers. He did the job just to make money. Dad 4 his own unhappy day in his work. He explained how he was yelled (叫嚷) at by the leader and a customer. 5 he had his bad day, Dad pointed out that he hadn’t taken his anger out on the family. Jack realized his 6 and said sorry to everyone. This experience touched Jack. From that day on, no matter what he went through, he never took his anger out on his friends or family again. The best education is leading by example. 1．A．caused B．noticed C．solved D．connected 2．A．found out B．heard from C．cared about D．looked for 3．A．method B．experience C．importance D．secret 4．A．hated B．forgot C．shared D．liked 5．A．Though B．If C．When D．Because 6．A．dream B．difficulty C．mistake D．chance 三、语法选择 选择最恰当的答案。 In Wuhan, people 1 flowers have been lining up at the general building of the 719 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Group to pay their respects to Huang Xuhua. Born in 1926, in Shanwei, Guangdong Province, Huang grew up in the shadow (影子) of war. When he was a little boy, he was curious about science. He said that curiosity is his best teacher. In 1945, he entered Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2 shipbuilding, hoping to use his knowledge to protect the country. After 3 in 1949, Huang joined the nation’s shipbuilding industry. The top-secret nature of the project meant Huang could not visit his mother for three 4 . When he finally visited her in the late 1980s, she was in 5 90s. And his father passed away. “I believe loyalty (忠诚) to the country is the greatest form of filial piety (孝心) 6 my parents,” Huang said in a TV program. During his life, Huang earned awards for his hard work, 7 the National Moral Model, Medal of the Republic, and State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award. He became an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering 8 1994. While some media called him the “father of China’s nuclear submarines (核潜艇)”, Huang 9 this title, saying, “China’s nuclear submarines were the result of collective (共同的) effort. I was doing 10 duty.” “We are sorry for his passing, and it is a great loss. We must tell our children about Huang’s story, helping them appreciate history and inspiring them to fight for the nation,” said a Wuhan resident who came to mourn Huang with his son and grandson. 1．A．carry B．carried C．carrying 2．A．study B．to study C．studying 3．A．graduate B．graduated C．graduating 4．A．decade B．decades C．decades-old 5．A．her B．hers C．she 6．A．in B．to C．with 7．A．include B．included C．including 8．A．in B．on C．at 9．A．reject B．rejects C．rejected 10．A．me B．my C．mine 四、阅读理解 At 12 years old, Anna Du noticed plastic pollution on the beach and decided to act. She built a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) to clean ocean plastics, inspired by her love for science and problem-solving. Du’s research showed 8 million tons of plastic enter oceans yearly. To address this, she designed an ROV with a detection (探测) system using cameras and three different kinds of light to spot plastics underwater. “Breaking down a problem and solving it requires creative thinking,” said engineer Casey Machado. From age five, Du attended university workshops, learning engineering skills. Building the ROV wasn’t easy—she failed many times but kept testing. “I want to solve global problems with inventions,” she said, now focusing on climate change. Du credits her parents for supporting her STEM interests through outreach activities. “I enjoy building things to help others,” she added. Though unsure of her future engineering path, her passion for innovation inspires others to tackle challenges. 1．Why did Anna Du build the ROV? A．To win a science competition. B．To practice her swimming skills. C．To study underwater plants. D．To clean up plastics in the ocean. 2．What is special about the ROV’s detection system? A．It uses cameras and three types of light. B．It uses a mechanical arm to collect plastics. C．It works with satellites for navigation. D．It uses sound waves to locate objects. 3．How did Anna learn engineering skills? A．By watching online tutorials. B．By working with her parents at home. C．By attending university workshops from age 5. D．By joining a robotics club at school. 4．What future problem does Anna want to focus on? A．Improving her ROV’s speed. B．Solving climate change effects. C．Teaching others to code. D．Protecting endangered animals. 5．What does the underlined word “address” mean? A．Discuss. B．Solve. C．Discover. D．Ignore. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Anna’s parents supported her STEM interests. B．Anna failed many times before success. C．A young girl used engineering to solve plastic pollution. D．ROVs are useful for ocean exploration. Curiosity in Science Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments. For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. Her work on radioactive elements not only won her two Nobel Prizes but also opened up new areas of research in nuclear physics. Another example is Isaac Newton. His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the physical world. Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements. Scientists’ curiosity about making things better, faster, or more efficient has resulted in the invention of many useful devices, from the light bulb to the computer. However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance. It may take years or even decades to find answers to complex questions. Scientists often face failures and setbacks along the way, but their curiosity keeps them going. 1．Why is curiosity important in science? A．It helps scientists win Nobel Prizes. B．It makes scientists famous. C．It drives scientists to ask questions and find answers. D．It helps scientists get rich. 2．What did Marie Curie study? A．Gravity. B．Radioactivity. C．Plants. D．Animals. 3．What did Isaac Newton’s curiosity lead to? A．The invention of the light bulb. B．The theory of relativity. C．The discovery of penicillin. D．The theory of gravity. 4．What can scientific curiosity result in? A．Technological advancements. B．More problems. C．Fewer discoveries. D．Less knowledge. 5．What is needed along with curiosity in scientific research? A．Money. B．Fame. C．Patience and perseverance. D．Luck. Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That’s why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. The following are some ways to boost your creativity. First, be curious. Don’t take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. ________ In addition, ask “what if”. Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking “what if” may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, we stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you’ll find that being creative isn’t so hard at all! 1．The passage is mainly about ________. A．how we can improve our creativity B．what creative problems we might face in life C．who is suitable for thinking creatively D．why creativity is helpful in problem solving 2．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．By always doing things the same way, we can find better solutions. B．But we should never try to change our old ideas. C．It may turn out to be useful later. D．We should stick to the traditional methods. 3．According to the passage, it is advisable (明智的) to be curious because ________. A．we should always take for granted what we are used to doing B．we’d better think of ourselves as creative people C．the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly D．the first ideas we get are never the best ideas 4．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity? A．Doing things in a different way. B．Saving any idea that comes to mind. C．Just accepting what we believe. D．Letting our mind relax. 5．When we can’t make any progress in solving our problem, we’d better ________. A．come back to our usual solutions B．forget about the problem and let go of it C．focus on the problem until it is solved D．take a break and do something different 6．According to the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．solving problems requires hard work B．we can train ourselves to be more creative C．creative people never face any problems D．creative ideas come naturally when needed 五、任务型阅读 根据短文内容回答下列问题 Curiosity is like a spark that lights up our desire to explore the unknown. In today’s fast-changing world, it’s more important than ever. From the latest AI technologies to space exploration, human curiosity drives innovation and progress. Take Elon Musk, for example. His curiosity about sustainable energy led to the creation of Tesla and SpaceX. He once said, “I want to understand why things are the way they are.” This mindset pushed him to revolutionize electric cars and rocket science. Similarly, young students around the world are using their curiosity to solve real-world problems. A 15-year-old girl in India invented a low-cost water purifier after seeing her community struggle with clean water. Her curiosity turned into a solution that now helps thousands. But curiosity isn’t just for scientists. It’s about asking questions and seeking answers. When you wonder how a smartphone works or why leaves change color, you’re using curiosity. Schools are now encouraging students to explore through projects like coding robots or growing plants. These activities help develop critical thinking and creativity. However, curiosity needs courage. Sometimes, the answers aren’t easy. Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. He saw failure as a step forward, not a stop. This attitude is key: never stop wondering, even when things get tough. As we face challenges like climate change, curiosity will guide us to new solutions. Whether it’s finding renewable energy or curing diseases, the next big idea might start with a simple question. So keep asking, “Why?” and let your curiosity lead the way. The future belongs to those who dare to wonder. 1．Who is Elon Musk and what did his curiosity lead to? 2．What problem did the 15-year-old girl in India solve, and how? 3．How do schools encourage students to explore according to the passage? 4．How did Thomas Edison view failure? 5．What challenges can curiosity help us face according to the passage? 6．What is the author’s advice about curiosity in the passage? 六、选词填空 将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词或词组，每词或词组只能填一次。 A．satisfied   B．curious   C． driven   D．filled   E. interested   F. Curiosity 1 is like a bright torch that lights up our journey through life. It’s the eager feeling inside us, always pushing us to explore, ask questions, and discover new things. When I was young, I was super 2 about how birds could fly. I spent days observing them in the park, noticing how they flapped their wings and adjusted their bodies. This curiosity not only 3 my thirst for knowledge but also opened my eyes to the wonders of nature. In school, curiosity helps us a lot. If we’re 4 in math, we’ll be more likely to solve difficult problems. What’s more, curiosity can lead to great changes. Many scientists, like Newton, were 5 by curiosity. Newton’s curiosity about why apples fell led to his discovery of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the world. 七、书面表达 1．你是否曾因一个偶然的发现而心跳加速？或许一群蚂蚁的奇特路线，一只蝴蝶的斑斓花纹，或是一道数学题的意外解法——正是这些看似微小的“好奇心瞬间”，点亮了人类文明的星空。请围绕“好奇心”写一篇不少于60个词的短文。 Suggested questions: ▲What sparked your curiosity? (e.g. a question, an observation, a challenge) ▲How did you explore or investigate it? ▲What did you learn from the experience? ▲Why is curiosity important in life? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2．好奇心是心灵深处的一团火焰, 点燃我们对未知的渴望。它似无形的双手, 推动我们去探索、去发现, 让平淡的生活充满惊喜与奇迹。请以“Curiosity: the key to learning”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文。 Suggested questions: 1. Why is curiosity important for students? 2. How can curiosity help us explore the world? 3. Give an example from your life or studies. Curiosity: the key to learning ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Curious minds 单元话题热点题型组合练 一、短文填空 Fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letters are given (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) The rainforest trekker Pedro Peloso is a biologist who studies amphibians (两栖动物) and reptiles. He describes taking a leap to discover a new frog species (物种). “I was in a canoe, paddling through the PauRosa National Forest in Brazil at nighttime. I heard a f 1 frog call and rushed to the riverbank to find the animal. It was high up in a tree hanging over the river, s 2 I stepped on a tree branch and jumped up — gotcha!” “The branch broke when I came down, and I fell into the water, up to my neck. But I still had the frog in my hand. When I got a closer look, I realized this was not the species I had e 3 to catch based on the call. Could it be something new? We knew we had to investigate.” “We compared its coloring, body shape, call, and even its DNA to other frogs. It took us seven years to figure it out. Finally, we officially named this new frog the mapinguari clown tree frog after a mythical rainforest beast.” The c 4 discoverer Ecologist Washington Wachira is an expert on the birds of Kenya. He talks about finding an unknown species of lizard. “I was in the desert helping to study larks (云雀). As I watched one of the birds through my binoculars, I spotted a basking lizard nearby. It had a pattern of spots I’d never seen before. I stopped to take some pictures, and soon I found more lizards with the s 5 spots.” “A few days later, I emailed the photos to friends who specialize in reptiles, and together we studied them more. Once we knew for sure it was a new species, my teammates suggested naming it after me, Agama wachirai. It was the greatest h 6 of my career. This discovery reminded me how much we still have to learn about the natural world. It also inspired me to continue exploring and protecting the habitats of these incredible creatures.” 【答案】1．(f)amiliar 2．(s)o 3．(e)xpected 4．(c)urious 5．(s)ame 6．(h)onor 【导语】本文主要讲述了两位科学家发现新物种的故事。 1．句意：我听到一种熟悉的青蛙叫声，便冲到河岸去找那只动物。根据“I heard a...frog call and rushed to the riverbank to find the animal.”以及首字母提示可知，此处表示听到一种熟悉的青蛙叫声。familiar“熟悉的”，形容词，作定语。故填(f)amiliar。 2．句意：它高高地挂在河边的树上，所以我踩上树枝跳了上去——抓住了！根据“It was high up in a tree hanging over the river”和“I stepped on a tree branch and jumped up — gotcha!”以及首字母提示可知，两者之间是因果关系，前因后果，所以用so“所以”连接。故填(s)o。 3．句意：当我仔细观察时，我意识到这不是我根据叫声所期望捕捉的物种。根据“When I got a closer look, I realized this was not the species I had...to catch based on the call.”以及首字母提示可知，此处表示这不是我根据叫声所期望捕捉的物种。expect“期望”，expect to do sth“期望做某事”，用过去分词为形式expected，和前面的had一起构成过去完成时。 故填(e)xpected。 4．句意：好奇的发现者。根据下文“As I watched one of the birds through my binoculars, I spotted a basking lizard nearby. It had a pattern of spots I’d never seen before. I stopped to take some pictures, and soon I found more lizards with the...spots.”以及首字母提示可知，应填形容词curious“好奇的”，作定语，修饰后面的名词“discoverer”，表示好奇的发现者。故填(c)urious。 5．句意：我停下来拍了些照片，很快我发现更多有相同斑点的蜥蜴。根据“It had a pattern of spots I’d never seen before.”以及首字母提示可知，此处表示发现更多有相同斑点的蜥蜴。the same“相同的”，作定语，修饰后面的名词spots。故填(s)ame。 6．句意：这是我职业生涯中最伟大的荣誉。根据前一句“Once we knew for sure it was a new species, my teammates suggested naming it after me, Agama wachirai.”以及首字母提示可知，应填名词honor“荣誉”，表示这是我职业生涯中最伟大的荣誉。根据“It was”可知，用单数，the greatest honor“最伟大的荣誉”。故填(h)onor。 Fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给） In my junior school days, I like to try new things. I am c 1 , so I trust myself to do well, even when it’s hard. When I have to s 2 a difficult problem or give a talk in front of the class, I tell myself, “I can do it!” As a teen boy, I like to learn about different things. In science, I explore the world around me and ask why things happen. I think it’s fun to find r 3 . To get better, I work hard and practice a lot. My teacher helps me i 4 my reading and writing. I’m happy to see my progress and know I can do it. After school, I enjoy many interesting a 5 . I am good at p 6 basketball now! Junior school life is tiring and busy, but in fact, being a teenager is exciting, and I like to use my curiosity and hard work to keep growing and l 7 new things. 【答案】1．(c)onfident 2．(s)olve 3．(r)easons 4．(i)mprove 5．(a)ctivities 6．(p)laying 7．(l)earning 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在中学时期喜欢尝试新事物，并且通过自信和努力克服困难，学习新知识，参与各种活动的经历。 1．句意：我是自信的，所以我相信自己能做好，即使很难。根据“so I trust myself to do well”和空格前“am”，结合首字母提示可知，此处应填入confident，形容词，作表语，意为“自信的”，指的是“我”是自信的。故填(c)onfident。 2．句意：当我不得不解决一个难题或在全班面前演讲时，我告诉自己，“我能行！”根据空格后“a difficult problem”，结合首字母提示可知，此处指的是解决一个难题，solve“解决”，动词原形；又根据空格前“have to”是情态动词，后跟动词原形，所以此处动词solve保持原形即可。故填(s)olve。 3．句意：我觉得找理由很有趣。根据前一句“In science, I explore the world around me and ask why things happen.”可知，“我”探索周围的世界，问为什么事情会发生，即寻找原因，结合首字母提示，此处应填入reasons，可数名词复数，意为“理由，原因”，泛指找理由。故填reasons。 4．句意：我的老师帮助我提高阅读和写作水平。根据“My teacher helps me…my reading and writing.”，结合首字母提示可知，此处应该表达我的老师帮助我提高我的阅读和写作。improve“提高”，动词原形；又根据空格前“helps me”可知，此处考查：help sb do sth“帮助某人做某事”，固定搭配，所以此处动词improve保持原形即可。故填(i)mprove。 5．句意：放学后，我喜欢许多有趣的活动。根据“After school, I enjoy many interesting….”和后文内容，结合首字母提示可知，此处应填入activities，可数名词复数，作宾语，意为“活动”，泛指许多有趣的活动。故填(a)ctivities。 6．句意：我现在擅长打篮球！根据空格后“basketball”，结合首字母提示可知，此处指的是打篮球，play basketball“打篮球”，固定搭配；又根据空格前“am good at ”可知，此处考查：be good at doing sth“擅长做某事”，固定搭配，所以此处要填入play的动名词形式playing，作宾语。故填(p)laying。 7．句意：我喜欢用自己的好奇心和努力不断成长，学习新的东西。根据空格后“new things”，结合首字母提示可知，此处指的是学习新的东西，learn“学习”，动词原形；又根据空格前“keep growing and”可知，此处考查：keep doing sth“持续做某事”，固定搭配。故填(l)earning。 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词 （有提示词的，填入所给单词的正确形式。）。 China has many heroes in science. Nan Rendong is one of them who is well-known for his great 1 (achieve) in building the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the largest radio telescope (无线电望远镜) in the world. Nan Rendong spent over twenty years 2 (work) on this project. At first, he had to go to many far-away places across the country. Without good paths, he had to walk for hours 3 (get) to proper spots. When he 4 (meet) bad weather, like heavy rain and strong winds, he never complained. He faced lots of problems, 5 he never stopped trying. His efforts and determination led to his success. Nan was undoubtedly a man of great 6 (intelligent) and responsibility (责任心). He always thought about the project first. When there was 7 problem, he was always the first to come and help. He actually devoted 8 (he) to his career. Even after his death, people still remember him and are proud 9 him. His story tells us that if we keep trying, we will solve any problem. He is 10 (real) a role model of our time. 【答案】 1．achievement/achievements 2．working 3．to get 4．met 5．but 6．intelligence 7．a 8．himself 9．of 10．really 【导语】本文讲述了中国科学家南仁东的生平事迹。 1．句意：南仁东就是他们其中之一，他以在建造世界上最大的射电望远镜——500米口径球面射电望远镜（FAST）方面的伟大成就而闻名。根据“is well-known for his great...in building the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST)”以及所给单词可知，此处表示他的伟大成就。achievement“成就”，可用单数形式achievement，也可用复数形式achievements。故填achievement/achievements。 2．句意：南仁东在这个项目上花了二十多年的时间。spend time (in) doing sth“花费时间做某事”。故填working。 3．句意：没有好的垫子，他不得不走几个小时来到达合适的地方。根据“he had to walk for hours...to proper spots.”以及所给单词可知，应填get的动词不定式形式to get，做目的状语。故填to get。 4．句意：当他遇到大雨和强风等恶劣天气时，他从不抱怨。根据主句中的“complained”可知，从句时态也为一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式met。故填met。 5．句意：他面临着很多问题，但他从未停止过努力。根据“He faced lots of problems”和“he never stopped trying”可知，两者之间是转折关系，用连词but“但是”连接。故填but。 6．句意：毫无疑问，南是一个非常有智慧和责任心的人。根据“a man of great...and responsibility (责任心).”以及所给单词可知，应填intelligent的名词形式intelligence“智力、智慧”，和后面的responsibility并列。故填intelligence。 7．句意：当有问题时，他总是第一个来帮忙的。根据“When there was...problem, he was always the first to come and help.”可知，应填一个不定冠词，泛指一个问题，problem以辅音音素开头，所以用a。故填a。 8．句意：他实际上全身心投入到了他的事业中。根据“He actually devoted...to his career.”以及所给单词可知，应填he的反身代词形式himself“他自己”，作宾语。devote oneself to“致力于、全身心投入”。故填himself。 9．句意：即使在他去世后，人们仍然记得他，并为他感到骄傲。be proud of“为……感到骄傲”。故填of。 10．句意：他真的是我们这个时代的榜样。根据“He is...a role model of our time.”以及所给单词可知，应填real的副词形式really“真正地”，作状语。故填really。 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 Qian Xuesen was a pioneer in the development of China’s aerospace (航空航天) science and technology. He was called the “father of China’s aerospace” and “king of rockets”. He was also one of the most famous 1 (scientist) in the world. Qian was born in Shanghai 2 11 December 1911. After graduating from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he went to America for 3 (far) study. After this, he spent many years 4 (teach) and doing research work at universities in the USA．And he made excellent achievements in America. 5 , his heart was always with his motherland. In 1955, he finally returned to China with his family. After returning to China, Qian led his team to overcome a series of difficulties and achieved many historic achievements. Qian worked with 6 (thousand) of other scientists on China’s “two bombs, one star” nuclear program (“两弹一星”核项目). They created the atom bomb (原子弹) and later the hydrogen bomb (氢弹) 7 （success). They managed to complete this project in the fastest time in history. Qian devoted 8 (he) whole life to China’s aerospace industry. He wanted to use his knowledge 9 (build) a stronger China. He often says that science 10 (have) no boundaries (边界), but scientists have their motherlands. 【答案】 1．scientists 2．on 3．further 4．teaching 5．However 6．thousands 7．successfully 8．his 9．to build 10．has 【导语】本文主要介绍了钱学森的经历及其对国家的贡献。 1．句意：他也是世界上最著名的科学家之一。one of the+形容词最高级+名词复数“……中最……之一”，固定用法。故填scientists。 2．句意：钱1911年12月11日出生于上海。由“11 December 1911”可知，此处指具体时间，应用介词on。故填on。 3．句意：从上海交通大学毕业后，他去了美国深造。由“After graduating from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he went to America for…study”可知，此处指更进一步的学习，应用比较级。故填further。 4．句意：此后，他在美国的大学里从事教学和研究工作多年。spend time doing sth.“花费时间做某事”，固定搭配。故填teaching。 5．句意：然而，他的心始终与祖国在一起。由“And he made excellent achievements in America. …, his heart was always with his motherland”可知，前后句是转折关系，虽然他在国外，但他的心始终与祖国在一起，应用however“然而”来连接，位于句首首字母需大写。故填However。 6．句意：钱和其他数千名科学家一起参与了中国的“两弹一星”核项目。thousands of“数千的”，固定搭配。故填thousands。 7．句意：他们成功地制造了原子弹，后来又制造了氢弹。分析句子可知，此处应用副词修饰动词created。故填successfully。 8．句意：钱把他的一生都献给了中国的航空航天事业。由“…whole life”可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词表示他的一生。故填his。 9．句意：他想用他的知识来建立一个更强大的中国。use sth. to do sth.“用……做……”，固定用法。故填to build。 10．句意：他常说，科学没有国界，但科学家有自己的祖国。由“but scientists have their motherlands”可知，句子为一般现在时，science作主语，谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填has。 二、完形填空 Choose the best answer and complete the passage（选择最恰当的选项完成短文） Jack, a ten-year-old boy full of curiosity, always wants to explore and learn new things. One day the family’s fridge started making strange noises. Jack 1 the problem and decided to fix it himself. However, the repair didn’t go as planned. When Dad 2 the repair would cost $200, he thought it was a chance to make Jack understand the 3 of responsibility. So he asked Jack to pay back every cent. Jack agreed. A few days later, Jack told his father that he had found a job as a paperboy to pay back the money. One evening at dinner Jack got angry all of a sudden. Dad decided to talk with Jack privately. Jack explained that he was tired from selling newspapers. He did the job just to make money. Dad 4 his own unhappy day in his work. He explained how he was yelled (叫嚷) at by the leader and a customer. 5 he had his bad day, Dad pointed out that he hadn’t taken his anger out on the family. Jack realized his 6 and said sorry to everyone. This experience touched Jack. From that day on, no matter what he went through, he never took his anger out on his friends or family again. The best education is leading by example. 1．A．caused B．noticed C．solved D．connected 2．A．found out B．heard from C．cared about D．looked for 3．A．method B．experience C．importance D．secret 4．A．hated B．forgot C．shared D．liked 5．A．Though B．If C．When D．Because 6．A．dream B．difficulty C．mistake D．chance 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一个10岁男孩Jack因好奇尝试修理冰箱，失败后父亲通过让他打工还钱的方式教育他责任感，并通过自身经历教会他控制情绪的故事。 1．句意：杰克注意到这个问题，然后决定自己修理它。 caused造成；noticed注意到；solved解决；connected连接。这里表示杰克注意到冰箱发出异响。故选B。 2．句意：当爸爸发现修理费要200美元时，他觉得这是个让杰克明白责任重要的机会。 found out发现，查明；heard from收到……的来信；cared about关心；looked for寻找。这里表示爸爸了解了修理冰箱费用。故选A。 3．句意：当爸爸发现修理费要200美元时，他觉得这是个让杰克明白责任重要的机会。 method方法；experience经历；importance重要性；secret秘密。根据“responsibility”可知，是明白责任的重要性。故选C。 4．句意：爸爸分享自己工作中不开心的一天。 hated憎恨；forgot忘记；shared分享；liked喜欢。根据“He explained how he was yelled (叫嚷) at by the leader and a customer.”可知，表示爸爸给杰克讲自己的事，即分享自己白天的工作内容。故选C。 5．句意：尽管他度过了糟糕的一天，爸爸指出他没有把怒气发泄在家人身上。 though尽管；if如果；when当……的时候；because因为。此处为让步关系，尽管爸爸不开心，但未迁怒家人。故选A。 6．句意：杰克意识到自己的错误，然后向大家道歉。 dream梦想；difficulty困难；mistake错误；chance机会。根据“said sorry to everyone”可知，表示杰克通过爸爸分享的故事，意识到自己的错误。故选C。 三、语法选择 选择最恰当的答案。 In Wuhan, people 1 flowers have been lining up at the general building of the 719 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Group to pay their respects to Huang Xuhua. Born in 1926, in Shanwei, Guangdong Province, Huang grew up in the shadow (影子) of war. When he was a little boy, he was curious about science. He said that curiosity is his best teacher. In 1945, he entered Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2 shipbuilding, hoping to use his knowledge to protect the country. After 3 in 1949, Huang joined the nation’s shipbuilding industry. The top-secret nature of the project meant Huang could not visit his mother for three 4 . When he finally visited her in the late 1980s, she was in 5 90s. And his father passed away. “I believe loyalty (忠诚) to the country is the greatest form of filial piety (孝心) 6 my parents,” Huang said in a TV program. During his life, Huang earned awards for his hard work, 7 the National Moral Model, Medal of the Republic, and State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award. He became an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering 8 1994. While some media called him the “father of China’s nuclear submarines (核潜艇)”, Huang 9 this title, saying, “China’s nuclear submarines were the result of collective (共同的) effort. I was doing 10 duty.” “We are sorry for his passing, and it is a great loss. We must tell our children about Huang’s story, helping them appreciate history and inspiring them to fight for the nation,” said a Wuhan resident who came to mourn Huang with his son and grandson. 1．A．carry B．carried C．carrying 2．A．study B．to study C．studying 3．A．graduate B．graduated C．graduating 4．A．decade B．decades C．decades-old 5．A．her B．hers C．she 6．A．in B．to C．with 7．A．include B．included C．including 8．A．in B．on C．at 9．A．reject B．rejects C．rejected 10．A．me B．my C．mine 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．C 10．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了“中国核潜艇之父”黄旭华的生平事迹，包括他的求学经历、投身国家造船事业的奉献、所获荣誉及对个人头衔的谦逊态度，同时提及武汉民众自发悼念他的场景，体现其精神对后人的影响。 1．句意：在武汉，人们手持鲜花在中国船舶重工集团719研究所的综合大楼前排队，向黄旭华致敬。 carry携带，动词原形；carried动词过去式/过去分词；carrying动词现在分词/动名词。根据“have been lining up”可知，句子已有谓语动词，people是主语，与“carry”之间是主动关系，应用现在分词carrying作后置定语，表示“手持鲜花的人”。故选C。 2．句意：1945年，他考入上海交通大学学习造船，希望用自己的知识保卫国家。 study学习，动词原形；to study动词不定式；studying现在分词/动名词。根据“shipbuilding”可知，此处表求学目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语，故选B。 3．句意：1949年毕业后，黄旭华加入了国家造船行业。 graduate毕业，动词原形；graduated动词过去式/过去分词；graduating动词现在分词/动名词。“after”是介词，后接动词时用动名词作宾语，故选C。 4．句意：该项目的绝密性质意味着黄旭华在30年内不能探望他的母亲。 decade十年，名词单数；decades几十年，名词复数；decades-old几十年历史的，形容词。根据“three”可知，后接可数名词复数，“three decades”意为“三十年”，故选B。 5．句意：20世纪80年代末，当他终于去探望母亲时，她已经90多岁了。 her她的，形容词性物主代词/宾格；hers她的，名词性物主代词；she她，主格。“in one’s + 基数词复数”是固定搭配，表“在某人几十多岁时”，此处指“母亲的90多岁”，用形容词性物主代词her。故选A。 6．句意：黄旭华在一档电视节目中说：“我认为，对国家的忠诚是对父母最大的孝心。” in在……里面；to朝，向；with和。“filial piety to sb.”意为“对某人的孝心”，此处表“对父母的孝心”，用介词to。故选B。 7．句意：一生中，黄旭华因辛勤工作获得了许多奖项，包括全国道德模范、共和国勋章和国家最高科学技术奖。 include包含，动词原形；included动词过去式/过去分词；including包含，介词/动名词。根据“the National Moral Model...”可知，这些是列举奖项，应用including作介词。故选C。 8．句意：1994年，他当选为中国工程院院士。 in后接年/月/季节；on后接具体日期；at后接具体时刻。根据“1994”可知，此处用介词in，故选A。 9．句意：当一些媒体称他为“中国核潜艇之父”，但黄旭华拒绝了这个头衔。 reject拒绝，动词原形；rejects动词三单形式；rejected动词过去式/过去分词。根据“While some media called him the “father of China’s nuclear submarines”可知，此处用过去时态，动词应用过去式，故选C。 10．句意：我只是在尽我的职责。 me我，宾格；my我的，形容词性物主代词；mine我的，名词性物主代词。根据“duty”可知，修饰名词需用形容词性物主代词。故选B。 四、阅读理解 At 12 years old, Anna Du noticed plastic pollution on the beach and decided to act. She built a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) to clean ocean plastics, inspired by her love for science and problem-solving. Du’s research showed 8 million tons of plastic enter oceans yearly. To address this, she designed an ROV with a detection (探测) system using cameras and three different kinds of light to spot plastics underwater. “Breaking down a problem and solving it requires creative thinking,” said engineer Casey Machado. From age five, Du attended university workshops, learning engineering skills. Building the ROV wasn’t easy—she failed many times but kept testing. “I want to solve global problems with inventions,” she said, now focusing on climate change. Du credits her parents for supporting her STEM interests through outreach activities. “I enjoy building things to help others,” she added. Though unsure of her future engineering path, her passion for innovation inspires others to tackle challenges. 1．Why did Anna Du build the ROV? A．To win a science competition. B．To practice her swimming skills. C．To study underwater plants. D．To clean up plastics in the ocean. 2．What is special about the ROV’s detection system? A．It uses cameras and three types of light. B．It uses a mechanical arm to collect plastics. C．It works with satellites for navigation. D．It uses sound waves to locate objects. 3．How did Anna learn engineering skills? A．By watching online tutorials. B．By working with her parents at home. C．By attending university workshops from age 5. D．By joining a robotics club at school. 4．What future problem does Anna want to focus on? A．Improving her ROV’s speed. B．Solving climate change effects. C．Teaching others to code. D．Protecting endangered animals. 5．What does the underlined word “address” mean? A．Discuss. B．Solve. C．Discover. D．Ignore. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Anna’s parents supported her STEM interests. B．Anna failed many times before success. C．A young girl used engineering to solve plastic pollution. D．ROVs are useful for ocean exploration. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲了12岁女孩Anna Du设计出遥控潜水器，以此作为解决海洋塑料污染的方案。 1．细节理解题。根据“At 12 years old, Anna Du noticed plastic pollution on the beach and decided to act. She built a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) to clean ocean plastics…”可知，她建造ROV的目的是清理海洋塑料。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“…she designed an ROV with a detection system using cameras and three different kinds of light to spot plastics underwater”可知，探测系统的特殊之处在于它使用了摄像头和三种光。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“From age five, Du attended university workshops, learning engineering skills”可知，她通过参加大学研讨会学习工程技能。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“…she said, now focusing on climate change”可知，她未来想关注气候变化问题。故选B。 5．词义猜测题。根据“Du’s research showed 8 million tons of plastic enter oceans yearly. To address this, she designed an ROV with a detection (探测) system using cameras…”可知，建造ROV是为了“解决”塑料污染问题，所以“address”在这里意思为“解决”，与“solve”意思相近。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Anna Du如何利用工程技能解决海洋塑料污染问题。故选C。 Curiosity in Science Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments. For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. Her work on radioactive elements not only won her two Nobel Prizes but also opened up new areas of research in nuclear physics. Another example is Isaac Newton. His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the physical world. Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements. Scientists’ curiosity about making things better, faster, or more efficient has resulted in the invention of many useful devices, from the light bulb to the computer. However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance. It may take years or even decades to find answers to complex questions. Scientists often face failures and setbacks along the way, but their curiosity keeps them going. 1．Why is curiosity important in science? A．It helps scientists win Nobel Prizes. B．It makes scientists famous. C．It drives scientists to ask questions and find answers. D．It helps scientists get rich. 2．What did Marie Curie study? A．Gravity. B．Radioactivity. C．Plants. D．Animals. 3．What did Isaac Newton’s curiosity lead to? A．The invention of the light bulb. B．The theory of relativity. C．The discovery of penicillin. D．The theory of gravity. 4．What can scientific curiosity result in? A．Technological advancements. B．More problems. C．Fewer discoveries. D．Less knowledge. 5．What is needed along with curiosity in scientific research? A．Money. B．Fame. C．Patience and perseverance. D．Luck. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是说明文。文章围绕“好奇心在科学领域的作用”展开，通过定义、举例 (居里夫人、牛顿的案例)、阐述影响 (推动技术进步) 及补充条件 (需要耐心和毅力)，客观解释了好奇心对科学研究的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments.”可知，好奇心促使科学家提出问题并寻找答案，这是其在科学中重要性的核心体现。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. ”可知，居里夫人研究的是放射性。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity.”可知，牛顿的好奇心促使他提出了“万有引力理论”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements.”可知，科学领域的好奇心会带来技术进步。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance.”可知，在科学研究中，除了好奇心之外，还需要耐心和毅力。故选C。 Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That’s why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. The following are some ways to boost your creativity. First, be curious. Don’t take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. ________ In addition, ask “what if”. Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking “what if” may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, we stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you’ll find that being creative isn’t so hard at all! 1．The passage is mainly about ________. A．how we can improve our creativity B．what creative problems we might face in life C．who is suitable for thinking creatively D．why creativity is helpful in problem solving 2．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．By always doing things the same way, we can find better solutions. B．But we should never try to change our old ideas. C．It may turn out to be useful later. D．We should stick to the traditional methods. 3．According to the passage, it is advisable (明智的) to be curious because ________. A．we should always take for granted what we are used to doing B．we’d better think of ourselves as creative people C．the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly D．the first ideas we get are never the best ideas 4．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity? A．Doing things in a different way. B．Saving any idea that comes to mind. C．Just accepting what we believe. D．Letting our mind relax. 5．When we can’t make any progress in solving our problem, we’d better ________. A．come back to our usual solutions B．forget about the problem and let go of it C．focus on the problem until it is solved D．take a break and do something different 6．According to the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．solving problems requires hard work B．we can train ourselves to be more creative C．creative people never face any problems D．creative ideas come naturally when needed 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了如何提高创造力的方法，包括保持好奇心、避免过早批评新想法、提出“假设”问题以及适当放松等。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“The following are some ways to boost your creativity.”以及下文提到的保持好奇心、避免过早批评新想法、提出“假设”问题以及适当放松等提高创造力的方法，可知本文主要讲述了如何提高我们的创造力。选项A“我们如何提高创造力”符合题意。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据空格前一句“When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it.”可知，当我们想到一个新想法时，把它写下来并保存起来。由此可推知，此处应说明为什么要这么做，选项C“它以后可能会有用”符合语境。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly.”可知，有时最好的想法来自结合旧的想法或稍微改变它们，即保持好奇心是明智的，因为最好的想法可能是稍微改变旧的想法的结果。选项C“最好的想法可能是稍微改变旧的想法的结果”符合题意。故选C。 4．细节理解题。选项C“只是接受我们所相信的”与第三段中提到的“Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking ‘what if’ may help us come up with new ideas.”相悖，即不是提高创造力的方法。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“When we are not making any headway with our problem, we stop working on it and do something completely different.”可知，当我们在解决问题上没有取得任何进展时，我们停止解决这个问题，做一些完全不同的事情，即最好休息一下，做些不同的事情。选项D“休息一下，做些不同的事情”符合题意。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge.”以及下文提到的提高创造力的方法，可推知我们可以训练自己变得更有创造力。选项B“我们可以训练自己变得更有创造力”符合题意。故选B。 五、任务型阅读 根据短文内容回答下列问题 Curiosity is like a spark that lights up our desire to explore the unknown. In today’s fast-changing world, it’s more important than ever. From the latest AI technologies to space exploration, human curiosity drives innovation and progress. Take Elon Musk, for example. His curiosity about sustainable energy led to the creation of Tesla and SpaceX. He once said, “I want to understand why things are the way they are.” This mindset pushed him to revolutionize electric cars and rocket science. Similarly, young students around the world are using their curiosity to solve real-world problems. A 15-year-old girl in India invented a low-cost water purifier after seeing her community struggle with clean water. Her curiosity turned into a solution that now helps thousands. But curiosity isn’t just for scientists. It’s about asking questions and seeking answers. When you wonder how a smartphone works or why leaves change color, you’re using curiosity. Schools are now encouraging students to explore through projects like coding robots or growing plants. These activities help develop critical thinking and creativity. However, curiosity needs courage. Sometimes, the answers aren’t easy. Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. He saw failure as a step forward, not a stop. This attitude is key: never stop wondering, even when things get tough. As we face challenges like climate change, curiosity will guide us to new solutions. Whether it’s finding renewable energy or curing diseases, the next big idea might start with a simple question. So keep asking, “Why?” and let your curiosity lead the way. The future belongs to those who dare to wonder. 1．Who is Elon Musk and what did his curiosity lead to? 2．What problem did the 15-year-old girl in India solve, and how? 3．How do schools encourage students to explore according to the passage? 4．How did Thomas Edison view failure? 5．What challenges can curiosity help us face according to the passage? 6．What is the author’s advice about curiosity in the passage? 【答案】1．Elon Musk is an entrepreneur. His curiosity about sustainable energy led to the creation of Tesla and SpaceX. 2．The girl invented a low-cost water purifier after seeing her community struggle with clean water. 3．Schools encourage exploration through projects like coding robots or growing plants. 4．Edison saw failure as a step forward, not a stop. 5．Curiosity helps us face challenges like climate change and finding renewable energy. 6．The author advises us never to stop asking “Why?” and let curiosity guide us. 【导语】本文探讨了好奇心在推动人类探索、创新和进步中的重要作用。 1．根据“His curiosity about sustainable energy led to the creation of Tesla and SpaceX.”可知，Elon Musk是一位企业家，他对可持续能源的好奇心促使他创立了特斯拉和SpaceX。故填Elon Musk is an entrepreneur. His curiosity about sustainable energy led to the creation of Tesla and SpaceX. 2．根据“A 15-year-old girl in India invented a low-cost water purifier after seeing her community struggle with clean water.”可知，她解决了清洁饮水问题，方式是发明低成本净水器。故填The girl invented a low-cost water purifier after seeing her community struggle with clean water. 3．根据“Schools are now encouraging students to explore through projects like coding robots or growing plants”可知，学校通过编程机器人、种植植物等项目鼓励学生探索。故填Schools encourage exploration through projects like coding robots or growing plants. 4．根据“ Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. He saw failure as a step forward, not a stop.”可知，他把失败视为前进的一步，而非停滞。故填Edison saw failure as a step forward, not a stop. 5．根据“ As we face challenges like climate change, curiosity will guide us to new solutions. Whether it’s finding renewable energy or curing diseases, the next big idea might start with a simple question.”可知，好奇心能帮助我们应对诸如气候变化和寻找可再生能源这类挑战。故填Curiosity helps us face challenges like climate change and finding renewable energy. 6．根据文章最后一句“So keep asking, ‘Why?’ and let your curiosity lead the way.”可知，作者建议我们，永远不要停止追问“为什么”，要让好奇心引领我们前行。故填The author advises us never to stop asking “Why?” and let curiosity guide us. 六、选词填空 将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词或词组，每词或词组只能填一次。 A．satisfied   B．curious   C． driven   D．filled   E. interested   F. Curiosity 1 is like a bright torch that lights up our journey through life. It’s the eager feeling inside us, always pushing us to explore, ask questions, and discover new things. When I was young, I was super 2 about how birds could fly. I spent days observing them in the park, noticing how they flapped their wings and adjusted their bodies. This curiosity not only 3 my thirst for knowledge but also opened my eyes to the wonders of nature. In school, curiosity helps us a lot. If we’re 4 in math, we’ll be more likely to solve difficult problems. What’s more, curiosity can lead to great changes. Many scientists, like Newton, were 5 by curiosity. Newton’s curiosity about why apples fell led to his discovery of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the world. 【答案】1．F 2．B 3．A 4．E 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了好奇心在我们人生旅程中所起的重要作用。 1．句意：好奇心就像一支明亮的火炬，照亮我们的人生旅程。根据所给词和句中“It’s the eager feeling inside us, always pushing us to explore, ask questions, and discover new things.”可知，此句是说好奇心像火炬照亮我们的人生旅程，应用名词curiosity作主语，意为“好奇心”。故选F。 2．句意：当我小的时候，我对鸟是怎么飞的非常好奇。根据所给词和句中“how birds could fly”可知，此句是说作者对鸟怎么飞非常好奇。be curious about“对……感到好奇”，curious“好奇的”，形容词。故选B。 3．句意：这种好奇心不仅满足了我对知识的渴望，也开阔了我的眼界，让我看到了大自然的奇观。根据所给词和句中“my thirst for knowledge”可知，此句是说好奇心满足了自己对知识的渴望。satisfied“满足……”，此处作动词，故选A。 4．句意：如果我们对数学感兴趣，我们就更有可能解决难题。根据所给词和句中“we’ll be more likely to solve difficult problems”可知，此句是说如果对数学感兴趣。be interested in“对……感兴趣”，interested“感兴趣的”，故选E。 5．句意：许多科学家，比如牛顿，都是被好奇心驱使的。根据所给词和句中“by curiosity”可知，此句是说许多科学家是被好奇心驱使的。driven是“drive”的过去分词，此处表示被动，意为“驱使”。故选C。 七、书面表达 1．你是否曾因一个偶然的发现而心跳加速？或许一群蚂蚁的奇特路线，一只蝴蝶的斑斓花纹，或是一道数学题的意外解法——正是这些看似微小的“好奇心瞬间”，点亮了人类文明的星空。请围绕“好奇心”写一篇不少于60个词的短文。 Suggested questions: ▲What sparked your curiosity? (e.g. a question, an observation, a challenge) ▲How did you explore or investigate it? ▲What did you learn from the experience? ▲Why is curiosity important in life? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Last month, I noticed a small plant growing sideways near my window. Why does it bend toward the sunlight? This question sparked my curiosity. I placed the plant in different spots, observed it daily, and even drew sketches. My science teacher explained it was “phototropism”—plants grow toward light to survive. Through this, I learned that curiosity turns simple observations into big discoveries. It teaches us to ask questions and seek answers patiently. Like the plant reaching for light, curiosity guides us in exploring the unknown. Keep asking “Why?”—it’s the key to unlocking amazing secrets in life! 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：本文应使用“一般过去时”为主； ③提示：应注意题干给出的要点并适当补充，使文章内容充实。 [写作步骤] 第一步，介绍自己的发现是窗边的植物； 第二步，分享自己通过这株植物得到的启示。 [亮点词汇] ①teach sb to do sth教某人做某事 ②the key to关键是 [高分句型] ①Through this, I learned that curiosity turns simple observations into big discoveries.（宾语从句） 2．好奇心是心灵深处的一团火焰, 点燃我们对未知的渴望。它似无形的双手, 推动我们去探索、去发现, 让平淡的生活充满惊喜与奇迹。请以“Curiosity: the key to learning”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文。 Suggested questions: 1. Why is curiosity important for students? 2. How can curiosity help us explore the world? 3. Give an example from your life or studies. Curiosity: the key to learning ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Curiosity: the key to learning Curiosity is like a magic key that unlocks the door to knowledge. It drives us to ask questions, explore the unknown, and discover new ideas. Firstly, curiosity makes learning fun. Last year, I wondered why leaves change color in autumn by researching online. Secondly, curiosity helps us overcome challenges. Thomas Edison failed many times. But his curiosity kept him trying until he succeeded. Finally, curious people never stop growing. Scientists like Marie Curie kept asking questions, leading to great discoveries. In short, curiosity turns learning into a lifelong journey. 【总体分析】①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：时态为 “一般现在时” ； ③提示：材料所给的写作要点不得遗漏，可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。 【写作步骤】第一步，开篇破题，定义好奇心的概念，阐述好奇心的重要性； 第二步，结合个人经历，论证好奇心让学习变得有趣； 第三步，说明以好奇心探索世界的方式，总结全文。 【亮点词汇】①overcome challenges 克服挑战 ②lead to 导致；促成 ③lifelong journey 终身旅程 【高分句型】①Curiosity is like a magic key that unlocks the door to knowledge. （比喻修辞；定语从句） ②Last year, I wondered why leaves change color in autumn by researching online. （宾语从句） 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $