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期中复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3篇单元话题专题训练 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Wise men in history 历史人物 Unit 2 Great minds 著名人物 Unit 3 Family life 家庭生活 Unit 4 Problems and advice 青少年问题 In the state of Qin, there was a man called Shang Yang. He worked out many reforms (改革) for the state, like paying more attention to farming and giving rewards (奖励) to soldiers who were successful when at war. But it was difficult to do these reforms at first. Most people didn’t trust Shang Yang. In order to solve this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He put a thin wooden pole (杆) at the south gate of the Qin capital. Many people came to see him and the pole. Then, in front of the crowd, Shang Yang said loudly, “The man who takes this pole to the north gate will get 10 gold pieces.” It was a simple job and the reward was so large. However, some time passed and no one came out of the crowd. They all thought Shang Yang was making a joke. Hearing no answer, Shang Yang stepped forward and said, “The reward now goes to 50 gold pieces.” This reward was unbelievably large. Finally, a man came out of the crowd. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang Yang gave the man 50 gold pieces. After that, the people of Qin were all talking about what Shang Yang did about the pole. They believed he was a man of his word. So when Shang Yang began doing his reforms, the people followed him. Under these great reforms, Qin grew stronger and stronger. At last, Qin made all the seven states into one empire (帝国). 1．What did the people feel when Shang Yang first offered 10 gold pieces? A．Bored and not interested. B．Angry about the small reward. C．Not sure if the reward was real. D．Worried that the pole was too heavy. 2．Why did Shang Yang’s reward increase at last? A．Because Shang Yang was happy. B．Because there wasn’t enough time. C．Because a man came out of the crowd. D．Because Shang Yang heard no answer. 3．What does the underlined part “a man of his word” mean in paragraph 7? A．A man of few words. B．A man who keeps his word. C．A man who can speak loudly. D．A man who likes to speak a lot. 4．After these great reforms, what happened in the history of China? A．The south gate fell down. B．The first empire of China appeared. C．Shang Yang became the first emperor. D．The state of Qin became weaker and weaker. 5．What can we learn from the text? A．It’s difficult to do the reforms. B．Gold pieces can solve all problems. C．People should never trust others easily. D．Keeping promises can achieve great things. Marco Polo was one of the world’s most famous explorers (探险家). He was born in Venice, Italy in 1254. When he was 17 years old, he went on a trip to Asia that lasted 24 years. Marco Polo’s travel later influenced many people. In 1271, Marco Polo left Venice with his father and uncle and set out for Asia. The purpose of their trip was to meet with Kublai Khan who ruled a large part of Asia. On their way to meet the king at his palace in China, they traveled through much of the Middle East and Central Asia. In 1275, they finally arrived at the palace of Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan liked Marco Polo so much that he wanted Marco Polo to work for him. So, the king sent Marco Polo to different places in China, India and Burma. Marco Polo stayed in China with Kublai Khan for 17 years. He observed and recorded everything in detail during his journeys. Over that time, he collected many jewels and lots of gold. Marco saw paper made by the Chinese. People in China had also discovered how to paint on paper. They had many books and even used paper money! Marco Polo returned to Venice with his father and uncle in 1295. People often went to Marco Polo’s home to hear stories about his travels. He became a great storyteller. Marco Polo was famous as “the man with a million stories”. He later met a writer who was crazy about his stories. The writer liked them so much that he wrote a book about Marco Polo’s travels. The book about Marco Polo’s travels taught Europeans about places in Asia they knew little about. The book also taught people about the geography of Asia. Some of these people were explorers who used the information in Marco Polo’s book on their own journeys. The best known of these explorers was Christopher Columbus. 1．What did Marco Polo mainly do during the years in China? A．He collected many books about China. B．He made friends with Chinese explorers. C．He worked for Kublai Khan and travelled to many places. D．He discovered how Chinese people painted on paper. 2．In what order did the following happen to Marco Polo? a. He collected jewels and gold in China. b. He told stories of his travels to Europeans. c. He went on a trip to Asia with his father and uncle. d. He traveled through a large part of Central Asia and the Middle East. e. He headed for China, India and Burma. A．d→e→c→b→a B．c→d→e→a→b C．d→e→b→c→a D．c→e→a→d→b 3．Which of the following best describes Marco Polo? A．Interesting and hard-working. B．Helpful and skillful. C．Pleasant and humorous. D．Brave and responsible. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Marco Polo’s life experience in China. B．Marco Polo and Chinese inventions. C．The travels and influence of Marco Polo. D．How Marco Polo worked for Kublai Khan. It is more than sixty years since the death of Lei Feng, and yet his spirit of selflessness is still alive, inspiring young Chinese people. In fact, the wish to help others can always be found among common people. On September 5, 2022, when an earthquake (地震) hit Luding, Sichuan, 28-year-old hydropower station (水电站) worker Gan Yu chose not to leave but stay at his workplace, saving villages downstream from being flooded. People think he is a hero like Lei Feng, but he doesn’t feel that he should be compared to the young hero. “Lei Feng is a role model to all Chinese young people. The things he did may seem small, but behind them was the nobility (高贵的品质) that we can all achieve,” he said. Zeng Qiangfei, 24, is also from Sichuan. In 2013, when an earthquake happened in his hometown, he was studying in a middle school. Zeng remembered seeing rescuers (救援者) and volunteers gather there to help. When he grew up, he became a volunteer himself. “I grew up listening to Lei Feng’s stories. He is an excellent young man who spared no effort to help others,” said Zeng. This view is shared by a 56-year-old British man named James Elroy Edgington, who lives in Hunan, the hometown of Lei Feng. Working at a local college, Edgington volunteers to help students from poor families, and is warmly regarded as a “foreign Lei Feng”. “I am honored to be connected with the spirit of Lei Feng. His qualities are timeless and borderless,” he said. 1．Which of the following words can best describe Gan Yu? A．Responsible. B．Smart. C．Patient. D．Careful. 2．Why did Zeng Qiangfei become a volunteer when he grew up? A．Because he wanted local people to thank him. B．Because he was quite moved by Gan Yu’s story. C．Because he learned about volunteering at school. D．Because he was influenced greatly by volunteers. 3．Which statement is a fact according to the passage? A．Gan Yu is a hero like Lei Feng. B．Zeng Qiangfei is warm-hearted. C．Lei Feng’s hometown is in Hunan. D．Edgington is a “foreign Lei Feng”. 4．How does the writer support his idea? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By making surveys. D．By asking questions. 5．What can be a proper title for the passage? A．The ways of helping others B．The spirit of Lei Feng never dies C．The stories of young heroes D．Chinese volunteers are everywhere “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’.” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. However, Su wasn’t satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Superman! 1．Su Bingtian started his sporting life ________. A．in 2006 B．in 2011 C．in 2015 D．in 2021 2．What can we infer from Su Bingtian’s decision to change his starting leg at the age of 25? A．He was slower than all other Asian runners at that time. B．He was brave enough to take risks and face challenges. C．Most runners at the age of 25 would try new training methods. D．He immediately became faster after changing his starting leg. 3．What does the underlined word “clocked” mean in Paragraph 4? A．spent B．lasted C．recorded D．kept 4．What message does Su Bingtian try to send to young people in the last paragraph? A．Don’t be afraid of fears and doubts. B．Age isn’t the key to success in sports. C．Everyone should be a hero on something. D．Nothing is impossible if we keep trying hard. Life is full of surprises and you never know how things will turn out. Sir John Gurdon is a good example of this. As a boy, he was told he was hopeless at science and finished bottom of his class. Now, aged 79, the very same Gurdon shared the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine with Japanese stem cell (干细胞) researcher Shinya Yamanaka. Like so many scientists, Gurdon shows us where the power of curiosity and perseverance can lead. At the age of 15 in 1948, Gurdon came last out of the 250 boys at his high school in Biology and every other science subject. Gurdon’s high school science teacher even said that his dream of becoming a scientist was “quite ridiculous (荒谬的)”. Paying no attention to his teacher’s words, Gurdon followed his curiosity and kept working hard. He went to the lab early and left later than anyone else. He experienced thousands of failures. “My own belief is that we will, in the end, understand everything about how cells actually work.” Gurdon said. In 1962, Gurdon took a cell from an adult frog and moved its genetic (基因的) information into an egg cell. The egg cell then grew into a clone of the adult frog. This technique later helped to create the sheep Dolly in 1996, the first cloned mammal (哺乳动物) in the world. In 2006, Gurdon’s work was developed by Yamanaka to show that a sample (样本) of a person’s skin can be used to create stem cells. Using the technique, doctors can repair a patient’s heart after a heart attack. “Luck favors the prepared mind,” Gurdon told the Nobel Prize Organization. “Ninety percent of the time things don’t work, but when they do, you have to seize(抓住) the chance.” 1．In what order are the following events mentioned in the passage? a. create the sheep Dolly b. take a cell from an adult frog c. use a person’s skin to create stem cells d. move a frog’s genetic information into an egg cell e. grow into a clone of a frog A．b—a—c—d—e B．b—d—e—a—c C．b—d—a—c—e D．b—e—d—a—c 2．According to the passage, which statement is true? A．As a boy, Gurdon was told he was hopeful. B．Gurdon came first at his high school in Biology. C．Paying no attention to his teacher’s words, Gurdon kept working hard. D．It’s impossible for the doctors to repair a patient’s heart after a heart attack. 3．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Life is full of surprises. B．Luck favors the prepared mind. C．How to know cells actually work. D．Ninety percent of the time things don’t work. Marie was born in Poland on November 7, 1867. Marie’s family had many troubles. Her mother was seriously ill. When Marie was 6, her father lost his job and their home. They moved to a small flat. It was noisy and crowded. But the noise did not stop her from studying. In 1883, Marie finished high school. She dreamed of becoming a scientist. But in Poland, girls were not allowed to go to college. And her family didn’t have enough money to send her to a university in another country. Reaching her dream seemed impossible, Marie held her belief all the time. Marie and her sister Bronya decided to study in France. Marie would work to pay for Bronya’s schooling. Then once Bronya left school, she would work and pay for Marie’s schooling. Finally, in 1891, Marie’s dream came true. She entered a university in Paris. In three years, she got advanced degrees in Physics and Maths. She also met a scientist named Pierre Curie and they married in 1895. Marie and her husband Pierre soon worked together. In 1903, they received the Nobel Prize in Physics. Marie was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize. In 1911, Marie accepted the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. She was the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes. But the work made her sick. On July 4, 1934, Marie Curie died of a blood disease that may be caused by radiation (辐射). Marie’s discoveries (发现) helped save millions of lives and changed the scientific world. Radiation had been used to treat cancer. Her ideas about the atom helped lead to the discovery of nuclear energy. 1．How many times did Marie win the Nobel Prize? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Which of the following is TRUE about this passage? A．Marie was born in Poland on November 7, 1967 and her family had many troubles. B．The noisy flat stopped Marie from studying, so she failed to become a scientist. C．Marie and her sister Bronya worked and paid for each other’s college schooling. D．Girls were allowed to go to college in Poland in 1883. 3．Which of the following can be the best title of this passage? A．The Life of the Great Scientist: Marie Curie B．The Life Experience of Bronya C．How to Become a Great Artist D．The Discovery of Radiation Mrs. Brown has two children, Mike and Liz. The whole family are all busy, so they often leave notes for each other. Read these four notes of today and answer the following questions. ① 3:30 p. m. To Mike, Mr. Tyler rang. No football practice today. I’m going to Donna’s house to play and be back at 5:00 p. m. Liz ② 4:00 p. m. To Liz, It’s your turn to walk the dog. I have to do my homework after school. Remember to play with Teddy when you get home! Mike ③ 6:45 p. m. Has anyone seen my tennis shoes? I’m in my bedroom doing my homework. Mike ④ 9:00 p. m. I saw your shoes this morning. They smelt terrible so I put them outside the back door. Good night, dears! Mum 1．Who should walk the dog today? A．Mike. B．Mrs. Brown. C．Liz. D．Mr. Brown. 2．What is Mike doing at 6:45 p. m.? A．Playing football. B．Doing his homework. C．Playing tennis. D．Looking for shoes. 3．According to the notes, Teddy is ________. A．Mike’s mother B．the dog in the family C．Mike’s brother D．Mike’s friend When Jan walks into the kitchen with a package, her mum is sitting at the table, reading a book and drinking tea. Jan goes to the fridge and looks inside for a drink. “Don’t eat anything,” mum says. “Dinner’s in 20 minutes.” Jan doesn’t answer. She takes a glass from the cupboard and pours the apple juice into the glass. “Mum?” Mum doesn’t look up from her book. It’s always the same. When she starts reading a book, she can’t stop until she reaches the end. “Can you give me something for my time capsule (胶囊)?” Mum looks up from her book. Suddenly she’s interested. “Your what?” “My time capsule. It’s for a school project.” “What’s a time capsule? Jan can’t believe her mum doesn’t know what a time capsule is. “You put things inside it and then you bury (埋) it in the garden for someone to find in the future. That’s why it’s called a time capsule. It’s like sending a little message to the future, letting them look into our lives today.” Mum puts down her book. She drinks some more tea and looks across at Jan. “What do you put inside?” “Things. Personal things... a letter... things related to now... this year... a diary or a newspaper, for example,” Jan looks at the apple juice. “Or a bottle of apple juice. When the person finds the time capsule in the future they can discover things about the past and they can find out about… me.” “And you want me to give you something to put inside the time capsule?” Jan makes a face. It’s the face Jan makes to say mum doesn’t understand. Mum never understands. “No, mum. You don’t understand. I want something to put the things into. I need a container.” “What kind of thing?” “I don’t know. A box? I need something strong to protect the things inside.” Mum looks around the room and thinks. Suddenly she has an idea. She goes to one of the cupboards and takes out a large old biscuit tin. “Here it is,” she says, opening the tin and looking inside. Jan looks at the tin. With a smile, she carefully places her chosen items inside. “Thanks, mum,” Jan says, “This will be perfect. I can’t wait to see what people will think when they find it.” 1．Why does Jan want to make a time capsule? A．To travel to the future. B．To know herself better. C．To finish her school project. D．To give her mother a surprise. 2．What can we know about Jan’s mum according to the passage? A．She enjoys reading and often loses herself in it. B．She advised Jan to have apple juice before dinner. C．She often makes a face when she can’t get Jan’s words. D．She is really crazy about collecting different biscuit tins. 3．Which of the following items is most likely to be put into Jan’s time capsule? A．Personal diaries from last year. B．A family photo taken this year. C．Books borrowed from the library. D．A new guitar given by father. 4．What is the right order of the following statements? ①Jan carefully puts something into the biscuit tin. ②Jan gets some apple juice to drink in the kitchen. ③Jan’s mum looks for a suitable container for her. ④Jan explains to mum how to make a time capsule. A．④②①③ B．③④①② C．②④①③ D．②④③① Chris set the last chair and then poured himself some lemonade (柠檬水) from the card table. “Chris, that’s for the party,” his mother said. “But I’m thirsty.” “Then get yourself a drink from the fridge.” “Why isn’t Kurt helping? It’s his party. Why am I stuck doing all the work while he’s out with his friends?” complained (抱怨) Chris. The phone rang and Mom ran inside muttering. “That had better not be the person from the food shop with another problem. That food was supposed to be here an hour ago!” “Chris!” Dad shouted. “I need a hand with this volleyball net.” “Coming!” Chris said. “The foods are on the way,” mom said, “Chris, could you get another card table from the yard?” “After he helps me with this net,” Dad said. Just then, Kurt arrived home. “I’m gong to take a shower.” “Unbelievable.” Chris thought, “I’m doing all the work and he’s going to take a shower.” Chris helped his father with the volleyball net and then searched for another table. He found one but it was too heavy. “I’ll get it.” Kurt said. “It’s about time you did something!” Chris said a little ________. “What’s that about?” Kurt asked, looking hurt. “This is your party. But I’ve been doing everything. And people are going to give you presents and money. What do I get? Nothing! I wasted my whole day setting up while you hung out with your friends!” “You thought I was hanging out with my friends?” said Kurt. “I was working. I have to pay for college. I’ve been working since five o’clock this morning.” “Oh,” Chris said. Suddenly carrying a few tables didn’t seem so bad. “There’s still an hour before the party. Get some sleep or something.” “You don’t mind helping with the set up while I sleep?” Kurt asked. “No.” Chris smiled. “Happy graduation (毕业).” 1．What does the underlined word “muttering” probably mean? A．Cheering with excitement. B．Complaining about something. C．Having no doubt about something. D．Thinking peacefully about something. 2．What jobs did Chris’s family have to do to prepare for the party? ①Cook food for the party.    ②Put up a volleyball net. ③Prepare lemonade for the party.     ④Bring tables from the yard. A．①③④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①②④ 3．Which of the following is the best word to fill in the “________” ? A．excitedly B．angrily C．calmly D．patiently 4．When did the story most possibly take place? A．At around 5 a.m. in the morning. B．The night before Kurt’s graduation. C．Not long before Kurt’s graduation party. D．Not long before Chris’s graduation party. Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned (禁止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours. Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them. Mary Bluett, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to deceive during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children. Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies. Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones. 1．Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones ________. A．because they are students B．when they are free C．when they are at school D．because they are children 2．We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from ________. A．the makers and sellers B．the passers-by and strangers C．their parents and friends D．some mobile phone users 3．What does the underlined word deceive mean in the passage? A．read B．think C．write D．cheat 4．Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t ________ during school hours. A．use their mobile phones B．leave their mobile phones at school office C．help the teachers with their work D．get in touch with their children 5．The passage tells us that ________. A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons B．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours How much pocket money do you get? How do you spend it? The Blue Book of Chinese Teenager Financial (金融的) Education (2024), a book released in March, shows that social activities now take up more of teenagers’ spending.    The book was about teenagers’ spending habits. It was based on studies in nine cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The results show that students are spending more and more on their relationships with friends and classmates, such as having meals and buying birthday gifts.     Only one-third of high school students think about whether their spending is necessary. Most say they only care about what their friends like.     Xia Hao, 17, a student at a high school in Jiangsu, spent more than 1,000 yuan on his birthday meal this year. “They had given me gifts. I can’t do anything in return, or I have lost face,” Xia said.     Xia’s experience is quite normal among his peers (同龄). A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money.     Zhang Wei, an expert on teenagers’ financial education, suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget (预算). A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money.     To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit (限制). Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care. Sometimes a handmade gift is much better than an expensive one. 1．When buying a gift, most students care about ________. A．how much the gift costs B．whether their friends would like it C．whether they like it D．where the gift is from 2．From Xia’s example, we learn the main reason for the problem is that ________. A．many students are afraid of being looked down upon B．students like to show off in front of their classmates C．students have too much pocket money by themselves D．parents don't know how to teach their kids to use money 3．The underlined word “normal” in the fifth paragraph means“________”. A．same B．typical C．exciting D．dangerous 4．The underlined word “It” in the sixth paragraph refers to ________. A．The expert B．Zhang Wei C．The budget D．The experience 5．This article mentions the following ways of using money wisely EXCEPT ________. A．making a budget B．setting a limit C．balancing your wants and needs D．not giving gifts to your friends 6．The article mainly talks about teenagers’ spending money on ________. A．books B．clothes C．food D．social activities Trying zero-sugar and zero-fat foods, young people are now interested in “zero-sugar” socializing (社交). But what does that mean? Just like “zero-sugar” foods mean a lighter diet, “zero-sugar” socializing is about simpler connections. It encourages young people to respect personal space, buffer unnecessary communications, and find meaningful ways to get on with others. According to a 2024 social trends (趋势) report, 54% of young people prefer to “stay in touch but also have time alone”, while only 12.6% of them want to “be together all the time”. This report shows that young people’s social habits are becoming more and more independent nowadays. Those young people who enjoy zero-sugar socializing often do simple things, like joining city walks or trying new cafes with a few friends. They avoid social activities that aren’t really needed. This new idea shows young people’s wish to slow down and pay attention to what truly matters. Young people think the new way fits their values. Although this new way is fit for some people, it might not be the best for everyone. It’s important not to follow trends without thinking. Whether you prefer “zero-sugar”, “low-sugar”, or “full-sugar” socializing, the important thing is to know what you need. That’s how you can feel confident and happy when you get on with others. “Zero-sugar” socializing does not mean “no socializing at all”. Instead, it follows a Chinese old saying: The friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water. It’s about balancing personal space with meaningful connections. By having connections that suit them, young people can enjoy both the calm of zero-sugar socializing and the joy of traditional relationships. 1．What does the underlined word “buffer” probably mean? A．increase B．keep C．improve D．reduce 2．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A．By using sayings. B．By giving examples. C．By listing numbers. D．By explaining meanings. 3．What will people who like “zero-sugar” socializing probably do? A．They will often take part in large parties. B．They will join city walks with a few friends. C．They will try to please everyone around them. D．They will spend much time chatting online with many people. 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To compare different socializing styles. B．To introduce “zero-sugar” socializing to people. C．To tell people to follow “zero-sugar” socializing. D．To show the disadvantages of traditional socializing. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3篇单元话题专题训练 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Wise men in history 历史人物 Unit 2 Great minds 著名人物 Unit 3 Family life 家庭生活 Unit 4 Problems and advice 青少年问题 In the state of Qin, there was a man called Shang Yang. He worked out many reforms (改革) for the state, like paying more attention to farming and giving rewards (奖励) to soldiers who were successful when at war. But it was difficult to do these reforms at first. Most people didn’t trust Shang Yang. In order to solve this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He put a thin wooden pole (杆) at the south gate of the Qin capital. Many people came to see him and the pole. Then, in front of the crowd, Shang Yang said loudly, “The man who takes this pole to the north gate will get 10 gold pieces.” It was a simple job and the reward was so large. However, some time passed and no one came out of the crowd. They all thought Shang Yang was making a joke. Hearing no answer, Shang Yang stepped forward and said, “The reward now goes to 50 gold pieces.” This reward was unbelievably large. Finally, a man came out of the crowd. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang Yang gave the man 50 gold pieces. After that, the people of Qin were all talking about what Shang Yang did about the pole. They believed he was a man of his word. So when Shang Yang began doing his reforms, the people followed him. Under these great reforms, Qin grew stronger and stronger. At last, Qin made all the seven states into one empire (帝国). 1．What did the people feel when Shang Yang first offered 10 gold pieces? A．Bored and not interested. B．Angry about the small reward. C．Not sure if the reward was real. D．Worried that the pole was too heavy. 2．Why did Shang Yang’s reward increase at last? A．Because Shang Yang was happy. B．Because there wasn’t enough time. C．Because a man came out of the crowd. D．Because Shang Yang heard no answer. 3．What does the underlined part “a man of his word” mean in paragraph 7? A．A man of few words. B．A man who keeps his word. C．A man who can speak loudly. D．A man who likes to speak a lot. 4．After these great reforms, what happened in the history of China? A．The south gate fell down. B．The first empire of China appeared. C．Shang Yang became the first emperor. D．The state of Qin became weaker and weaker. 5．What can we learn from the text? A．It’s difficult to do the reforms. B．Gold pieces can solve all problems. C．People should never trust others easily. D．Keeping promises can achieve great things. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了商鞅在进行变革之前，是如何让百姓们信服他的故事。 1． 细节理解题。根据“It was a simple job and the reward was so large. However, some time passed and no one came out of the crowd. They all thought Shang Yang was making a joke.”可知，此处是指人们觉得商鞅在开玩笑。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Hearing no answer, Shang Yang stepped forward and said, ‘The reward now goes to 50 gold pieces.’”可知，当没有人应答时，商鞅将奖励提高了，故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“This reward was unbelievably large. Finally, a man came out of the crowd. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang Yang gave the man 50 gold pieces. After that, the people of Qin were all talking about what Shang Yang did about the pole.”可知，商鞅的悬赏很高，有人按照要求将竹竿拿到北门，商鞅信守承诺给了那个人五十枚金币，本来以为商鞅开玩笑的人们知道了商鞅是个遵守诺言的人，所以“a man of his word”意为“信守诺言的人”，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Under these great reforms, Qin grew stronger and stronger. At last, Qin made all the seven states into one empire.”可知，秦统一了六国，中国历史上的第一个帝国诞生了，故选B。 5．推理判断题。文章主要讲述了商鞅通过“立木为信”兑现承诺，赢得民众信任，进而顺利推行变法，最终帮助秦国统一六国，D项“信守承诺能成就伟业”，符合语境，故选D。 Marco Polo was one of the world’s most famous explorers (探险家). He was born in Venice, Italy in 1254. When he was 17 years old, he went on a trip to Asia that lasted 24 years. Marco Polo’s travel later influenced many people. In 1271, Marco Polo left Venice with his father and uncle and set out for Asia. The purpose of their trip was to meet with Kublai Khan who ruled a large part of Asia. On their way to meet the king at his palace in China, they traveled through much of the Middle East and Central Asia. In 1275, they finally arrived at the palace of Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan liked Marco Polo so much that he wanted Marco Polo to work for him. So, the king sent Marco Polo to different places in China, India and Burma. Marco Polo stayed in China with Kublai Khan for 17 years. He observed and recorded everything in detail during his journeys. Over that time, he collected many jewels and lots of gold. Marco saw paper made by the Chinese. People in China had also discovered how to paint on paper. They had many books and even used paper money! Marco Polo returned to Venice with his father and uncle in 1295. People often went to Marco Polo’s home to hear stories about his travels. He became a great storyteller. Marco Polo was famous as “the man with a million stories”. He later met a writer who was crazy about his stories. The writer liked them so much that he wrote a book about Marco Polo’s travels. The book about Marco Polo’s travels taught Europeans about places in Asia they knew little about. The book also taught people about the geography of Asia. Some of these people were explorers who used the information in Marco Polo’s book on their own journeys. The best known of these explorers was Christopher Columbus. 1．What did Marco Polo mainly do during the years in China? A．He collected many books about China. B．He made friends with Chinese explorers. C．He worked for Kublai Khan and travelled to many places. D．He discovered how Chinese people painted on paper. 2．In what order did the following happen to Marco Polo? a. He collected jewels and gold in China. b. He told stories of his travels to Europeans. c. He went on a trip to Asia with his father and uncle. d. He traveled through a large part of Central Asia and the Middle East. e. He headed for China, India and Burma. A．d→e→c→b→a B．c→d→e→a→b C．d→e→b→c→a D．c→e→a→d→b 3．Which of the following best describes Marco Polo? A．Interesting and hard-working. B．Helpful and skillful. C．Pleasant and humorous. D．Brave and responsible. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Marco Polo’s life experience in China. B．Marco Polo and Chinese inventions. C．The travels and influence of Marco Polo. D．How Marco Polo worked for Kublai Khan. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了马可·波罗的旅行经历及其对欧洲人的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Kublai Khan liked Marco Polo so much that he wanted Marco Polo to work for him. So, the king sent Marco Polo to different places in China, India and Burma.”可知，马可·波罗在中国期间主要为忽必烈工作并游历了许多地方。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In 1271, Marco Polo left Venice with his father and uncle and set out for Asia...On their way to meet the king at his palace in China, they traveled through much of the Middle East and Central Asia...So, the king sent Marco Polo to different places in China, India and Burma...Over that time, he collected many jewels and lots of gold.”和第三段“People often went to Marco Polo’s home to hear stories about his travels.”可知，事件发生顺序应是c（1271年与父亲和叔叔启程前往亚洲）→d（途经中东和中亚）→e（前往中国、印度和缅甸）→a（在中国收集珠宝和黄金）→b（回到威尼斯后讲述旅行故事）。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Marco Polo was one of the world’s most famous explorers (探险家).”可知，马可·波罗是探险家，应是勇敢的人；根据文章第二段“He observed and recorded everything in detail during his journeys.”可知，他在旅途中观察并详细记录了一切，应是负责人的人。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。全文围绕马可·波罗的旅行经历（如路线、见闻）及其对欧洲的影响（如书籍启发哥伦布）展开。故选C。 It is more than sixty years since the death of Lei Feng, and yet his spirit of selflessness is still alive, inspiring young Chinese people. In fact, the wish to help others can always be found among common people. On September 5, 2022, when an earthquake (地震) hit Luding, Sichuan, 28-year-old hydropower station (水电站) worker Gan Yu chose not to leave but stay at his workplace, saving villages downstream from being flooded. People think he is a hero like Lei Feng, but he doesn’t feel that he should be compared to the young hero. “Lei Feng is a role model to all Chinese young people. The things he did may seem small, but behind them was the nobility (高贵的品质) that we can all achieve,” he said. Zeng Qiangfei, 24, is also from Sichuan. In 2013, when an earthquake happened in his hometown, he was studying in a middle school. Zeng remembered seeing rescuers (救援者) and volunteers gather there to help. When he grew up, he became a volunteer himself. “I grew up listening to Lei Feng’s stories. He is an excellent young man who spared no effort to help others,” said Zeng. This view is shared by a 56-year-old British man named James Elroy Edgington, who lives in Hunan, the hometown of Lei Feng. Working at a local college, Edgington volunteers to help students from poor families, and is warmly regarded as a “foreign Lei Feng”. “I am honored to be connected with the spirit of Lei Feng. His qualities are timeless and borderless,” he said. 1．Which of the following words can best describe Gan Yu? A．Responsible. B．Smart. C．Patient. D．Careful. 2．Why did Zeng Qiangfei become a volunteer when he grew up? A．Because he wanted local people to thank him. B．Because he was quite moved by Gan Yu’s story. C．Because he learned about volunteering at school. D．Because he was influenced greatly by volunteers. 3．Which statement is a fact according to the passage? A．Gan Yu is a hero like Lei Feng. B．Zeng Qiangfei is warm-hearted. C．Lei Feng’s hometown is in Hunan. D．Edgington is a “foreign Lei Feng”. 4．How does the writer support his idea? A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By making surveys. D．By asking questions. 5．What can be a proper title for the passage? A．The ways of helping others B．The spirit of Lei Feng never dies C．The stories of young heroes D．Chinese volunteers are everywhere 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了雷锋逝世六十多年来，他的无私精神依然活着，激励着中国年轻人。文章通过甘宇、曾强飞和詹姆斯·埃尔罗伊·埃丁顿等人的事例，展示了雷锋精神在不同人身上的体现。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“28-year-old hydropower station worker Gan Yu chose not to leave but stay at his workplace, saving villages downstream from being flooded.”可知，甘宇在地震时选择留在水电站，保护下游村庄免受洪水侵袭，这体现了他的责任感。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Zeng remembered seeing rescuers and volunteers gather there to help. When he grew up, he became a volunteer himself.”可知，曾强飞记得看到救援者和志愿者聚集在那里提供帮助，长大后自己也成为了志愿者，说明他受到了志愿者们的极大影响。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“This view is shared by a 56-year-old British man named James Elroy Edgington, who lives in Hunan, the hometown of Lei Feng.”可知，雷锋的家乡在湖南。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容，作者通过甘宇、曾强飞和詹姆斯·埃尔罗伊·埃丁顿等人的事例来支持自己的观点，即雷锋精神依然活着，激励着中国年轻人。这些事例属于给出具体例子来支持观点。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章首段“It is more than sixty years since the death of Lei Feng, and yet his spirit of selflessness is still alive, inspiring young Chinese people.”及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了雷锋逝世六十多年来，他的无私精神依然活着，激励着中国年轻人。因此，B选项“雷锋的精神永存”最符合文章主旨。故选B。 “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’.” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100 m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. However, Su wasn’t satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final. Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Superman! 1．Su Bingtian started his sporting life ________. A．in 2006 B．in 2011 C．in 2015 D．in 2021 2．What can we infer from Su Bingtian’s decision to change his starting leg at the age of 25? A．He was slower than all other Asian runners at that time. B．He was brave enough to take risks and face challenges. C．Most runners at the age of 25 would try new training methods. D．He immediately became faster after changing his starting leg. 3．What does the underlined word “clocked” mean in Paragraph 4? A．spent B．lasted C．recorded D．kept 4．What message does Su Bingtian try to send to young people in the last paragraph? A．Don’t be afraid of fears and doubts. B．Age isn’t the key to success in sports. C．Everyone should be a hero on something. D．Nothing is impossible if we keep trying hard. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述苏炳添的体育生涯，他不惧挑战与质疑，不断突破自我，传递出只要努力一切皆有可能的信念。 1．细节理解题。根据“The young man began his sporting life in 2006.”可知，苏炳添在2006年开始他的体育生涯，故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero.”以及“Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero.”可知，25岁的苏炳添改变起跑腿是一个冒险的决定，但他勇敢地面对挑战，与恐惧作斗争，所以他有足够的勇气去冒险和面对挑战，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds”可知，这里说的是他在2015年跑出了9.99秒的成绩，“clocked”意思是“记录（时间）”，“recorded”符合语境，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.”以及“Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it.”可知，苏炳添想传达给年轻人的信息是只要我们不断努力，没有什么是不可能的，故选D。 Life is full of surprises and you never know how things will turn out. Sir John Gurdon is a good example of this. As a boy, he was told he was hopeless at science and finished bottom of his class. Now, aged 79, the very same Gurdon shared the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine with Japanese stem cell (干细胞) researcher Shinya Yamanaka. Like so many scientists, Gurdon shows us where the power of curiosity and perseverance can lead. At the age of 15 in 1948, Gurdon came last out of the 250 boys at his high school in Biology and every other science subject. Gurdon’s high school science teacher even said that his dream of becoming a scientist was “quite ridiculous (荒谬的)”. Paying no attention to his teacher’s words, Gurdon followed his curiosity and kept working hard. He went to the lab early and left later than anyone else. He experienced thousands of failures. “My own belief is that we will, in the end, understand everything about how cells actually work.” Gurdon said. In 1962, Gurdon took a cell from an adult frog and moved its genetic (基因的) information into an egg cell. The egg cell then grew into a clone of the adult frog. This technique later helped to create the sheep Dolly in 1996, the first cloned mammal (哺乳动物) in the world. In 2006, Gurdon’s work was developed by Yamanaka to show that a sample (样本) of a person’s skin can be used to create stem cells. Using the technique, doctors can repair a patient’s heart after a heart attack. “Luck favors the prepared mind,” Gurdon told the Nobel Prize Organization. “Ninety percent of the time things don’t work, but when they do, you have to seize(抓住) the chance.” 1．In what order are the following events mentioned in the passage? a. create the sheep Dolly b. take a cell from an adult frog c. use a person’s skin to create stem cells d. move a frog’s genetic information into an egg cell e. grow into a clone of a frog A．b—a—c—d—e B．b—d—e—a—c C．b—d—a—c—e D．b—e—d—a—c 2．According to the passage, which statement is true? A．As a boy, Gurdon was told he was hopeful. B．Gurdon came first at his high school in Biology. C．Paying no attention to his teacher’s words, Gurdon kept working hard. D．It’s impossible for the doctors to repair a patient’s heart after a heart attack. 3．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Life is full of surprises. B．Luck favors the prepared mind. C．How to know cells actually work. D．Ninety percent of the time things don’t work. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述John Gurdon年少时被认为不适合学科学，但凭借坚持与好奇取得成就，体现机遇偏爱有准备的人。 1．细节理解题。根据“In 1962, Gurdon took a cell from an adult frog and moved its genetic (基因的) information into an egg cell. The egg cell then grew into a clone of the adult frog. This technique later helped to create the sheep Dolly in 1996”以及“In 2006, Gurdon’s work was developed by Yamanaka to show that a sample (样本) of a person’s skin can be used to create stem cells.”可知，事件顺序为：从成年青蛙身上取细胞（b）→将青蛙的基因信息移入卵细胞（d）→长成成年青蛙的克隆体（e）→克隆出多利羊（a）→用人类皮肤创造干细胞（c），故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Paying no attention to his teacher’s words, Gurdon followed his curiosity and kept working hard”可知，Gurdon没有在意老师的话，继续努力，故选C。 3．主旨大意题。文章通过讲述John Gurdon不顾老师质疑，凭借好奇心和坚持最终取得成就的故事，印证了他所说的“Luck favors the prepared mind机遇偏爱有准备的人”这一观点，文章重点在于通过事例传达这一主旨，故选B。 Marie was born in Poland on November 7, 1867. Marie’s family had many troubles. Her mother was seriously ill. When Marie was 6, her father lost his job and their home. They moved to a small flat. It was noisy and crowded. But the noise did not stop her from studying. In 1883, Marie finished high school. She dreamed of becoming a scientist. But in Poland, girls were not allowed to go to college. And her family didn’t have enough money to send her to a university in another country. Reaching her dream seemed impossible, Marie held her belief all the time. Marie and her sister Bronya decided to study in France. Marie would work to pay for Bronya’s schooling. Then once Bronya left school, she would work and pay for Marie’s schooling. Finally, in 1891, Marie’s dream came true. She entered a university in Paris. In three years, she got advanced degrees in Physics and Maths. She also met a scientist named Pierre Curie and they married in 1895. Marie and her husband Pierre soon worked together. In 1903, they received the Nobel Prize in Physics. Marie was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize. In 1911, Marie accepted the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. She was the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes. But the work made her sick. On July 4, 1934, Marie Curie died of a blood disease that may be caused by radiation (辐射). Marie’s discoveries (发现) helped save millions of lives and changed the scientific world. Radiation had been used to treat cancer. Her ideas about the atom helped lead to the discovery of nuclear energy. 1．How many times did Marie win the Nobel Prize? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Which of the following is TRUE about this passage? A．Marie was born in Poland on November 7, 1967 and her family had many troubles. B．The noisy flat stopped Marie from studying, so she failed to become a scientist. C．Marie and her sister Bronya worked and paid for each other’s college schooling. D．Girls were allowed to go to college in Poland in 1883. 3．Which of the following can be the best title of this passage? A．The Life of the Great Scientist: Marie Curie B．The Life Experience of Bronya C．How to Become a Great Artist D．The Discovery of Radiation 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了玛丽·居里这位伟大科学家的生平经历，包括她的成长背景、求学之路、科研成就以及她所获得的荣誉等。 1．细节理解题。根据“In 1903, they received the Nobel Prize in Physics.”以及“In 1911, Marie accepted the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.”可知，玛丽两次获得诺贝尔奖。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Marie and her sister Bronya decided to study in France. Marie would work to pay for Bronya’s schooling. Then once Bronya left school, she would work and pay for Marie’s schooling.”可知，玛丽和她的妹妹布罗尼亚轮流工作，支付彼此的大学学费。故选C。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Marie was born in Poland on November 7, 1867.”以及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了玛丽·居里这位伟大科学家的生平经历，包括她的成长背景、求学之路、科研成就以及她所获得的荣誉等，因此选项A“伟大科学家玛丽·居里的生平”为最佳标题。故选A。 Mrs. Brown has two children, Mike and Liz. The whole family are all busy, so they often leave notes for each other. Read these four notes of today and answer the following questions. ① 3:30 p. m. To Mike, Mr. Tyler rang. No football practice today. I’m going to Donna’s house to play and be back at 5:00 p. m. Liz ② 4:00 p. m. To Liz, It’s your turn to walk the dog. I have to do my homework after school. Remember to play with Teddy when you get home! Mike ③ 6:45 p. m. Has anyone seen my tennis shoes? I’m in my bedroom doing my homework. Mike ④ 9:00 p. m. I saw your shoes this morning. They smelt terrible so I put them outside the back door. Good night, dears! Mum 1．Who should walk the dog today? A．Mike. B．Mrs. Brown. C．Liz. D．Mr. Brown. 2．What is Mike doing at 6:45 p. m.? A．Playing football. B．Doing his homework. C．Playing tennis. D．Looking for shoes. 3．According to the notes, Teddy is ________. A．Mike’s mother B．the dog in the family C．Mike’s brother D．Mike’s friend 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了布朗一家因忙碌，成员间通过便条沟通的日常，包含利兹、迈克及妈妈留下的四张便条。 1．细节理解题。根据便条②中“To Liz, It’s your turn to walk the dog”可知，今天轮到利兹遛狗。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据便条③中“6:45 p. m. Has anyone seen my tennis shoes? I’m in my bedroom doing my homework. Mike”可知，下午6点45分迈克正在卧室写作业。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据便条②中“It’s your turn to walk the dog. I have to do my homework after school. Remember to play with Teddy when you get home!”可知，前文提到遛狗，后文提醒回家后和泰迪玩耍，由此可推断泰迪是家里的狗。故选B。 When Jan walks into the kitchen with a package, her mum is sitting at the table, reading a book and drinking tea. Jan goes to the fridge and looks inside for a drink. “Don’t eat anything,” mum says. “Dinner’s in 20 minutes.” Jan doesn’t answer. She takes a glass from the cupboard and pours the apple juice into the glass. “Mum?” Mum doesn’t look up from her book. It’s always the same. When she starts reading a book, she can’t stop until she reaches the end. “Can you give me something for my time capsule (胶囊)?” Mum looks up from her book. Suddenly she’s interested. “Your what?” “My time capsule. It’s for a school project.” “What’s a time capsule? Jan can’t believe her mum doesn’t know what a time capsule is. “You put things inside it and then you bury (埋) it in the garden for someone to find in the future. That’s why it’s called a time capsule. It’s like sending a little message to the future, letting them look into our lives today.” Mum puts down her book. She drinks some more tea and looks across at Jan. “What do you put inside?” “Things. Personal things... a letter... things related to now... this year... a diary or a newspaper, for example,” Jan looks at the apple juice. “Or a bottle of apple juice. When the person finds the time capsule in the future they can discover things about the past and they can find out about… me.” “And you want me to give you something to put inside the time capsule?” Jan makes a face. It’s the face Jan makes to say mum doesn’t understand. Mum never understands. “No, mum. You don’t understand. I want something to put the things into. I need a container.” “What kind of thing?” “I don’t know. A box? I need something strong to protect the things inside.” Mum looks around the room and thinks. Suddenly she has an idea. She goes to one of the cupboards and takes out a large old biscuit tin. “Here it is,” she says, opening the tin and looking inside. Jan looks at the tin. With a smile, she carefully places her chosen items inside. “Thanks, mum,” Jan says, “This will be perfect. I can’t wait to see what people will think when they find it.” 1．Why does Jan want to make a time capsule? A．To travel to the future. B．To know herself better. C．To finish her school project. D．To give her mother a surprise. 2．What can we know about Jan’s mum according to the passage? A．She enjoys reading and often loses herself in it. B．She advised Jan to have apple juice before dinner. C．She often makes a face when she can’t get Jan’s words. D．She is really crazy about collecting different biscuit tins. 3．Which of the following items is most likely to be put into Jan’s time capsule? A．Personal diaries from last year. B．A family photo taken this year. C．Books borrowed from the library. D．A new guitar given by father. 4．What is the right order of the following statements? ①Jan carefully puts something into the biscuit tin. ②Jan gets some apple juice to drink in the kitchen. ③Jan’s mum looks for a suitable container for her. ④Jan explains to mum how to make a time capsule. A．④②①③ B．③④①② C．②④①③ D．②④③① 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，一个叫简的女孩想为学校项目做一个时间胶囊，和妈妈交流后，妈妈最终帮她找到了合适的容器，简把自己选好的东西放了进去。 1．细节理解题。根据“My time capsule. It’s for a school project.”可知，因为是学校项目，所以Jan想要制作时间胶囊。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“It’s always the same. When she starts reading a book, she can’t stop until she reaches the end.”可知，珍妮的妈妈一旦开始读书就停不下来，这表明她喜欢阅读并且常常沉浸其中。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Things related to now... this year... a diary or a newspaper, for example,”以及“Or a bottle of apple juice. When the person finds the time capsule in the future they can discover things about the past and they can find out about… me.”可知，与今年相关的东西最有可能被放进时间胶囊，例如一张今年拍摄的全家福。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“She takes a glass from the cupboard and pours the apple juice into the glass.”，“You put things inside it and then you bury it in the garden for someone to find in the future. That’s why it’s called a time capsule. It’s like sending a little message to the future, letting them look into our lives today.”，“She goes to one of the cupboards and takes out a large old biscuit tin.”和“With a smile, she carefully places her chosen items inside.”可知，先是珍妮在厨房要苹果汁喝，接着她向妈妈解释如何制作时间胶囊，然后妈妈为她找一个合适的容器，最后珍妮小心地把东西放进饼干罐。所以正确顺序是②④③①。故选D。 Chris set the last chair and then poured himself some lemonade (柠檬水) from the card table. “Chris, that’s for the party,” his mother said. “But I’m thirsty.” “Then get yourself a drink from the fridge.” “Why isn’t Kurt helping? It’s his party. Why am I stuck doing all the work while he’s out with his friends?” complained (抱怨) Chris. The phone rang and Mom ran inside muttering. “That had better not be the person from the food shop with another problem. That food was supposed to be here an hour ago!” “Chris!” Dad shouted. “I need a hand with this volleyball net.” “Coming!” Chris said. “The foods are on the way,” mom said, “Chris, could you get another card table from the yard?” “After he helps me with this net,” Dad said. Just then, Kurt arrived home. “I’m gong to take a shower.” “Unbelievable.” Chris thought, “I’m doing all the work and he’s going to take a shower.” Chris helped his father with the volleyball net and then searched for another table. He found one but it was too heavy. “I’ll get it.” Kurt said. “It’s about time you did something!” Chris said a little ________. “What’s that about?” Kurt asked, looking hurt. “This is your party. But I’ve been doing everything. And people are going to give you presents and money. What do I get? Nothing! I wasted my whole day setting up while you hung out with your friends!” “You thought I was hanging out with my friends?” said Kurt. “I was working. I have to pay for college. I’ve been working since five o’clock this morning.” “Oh,” Chris said. Suddenly carrying a few tables didn’t seem so bad. “There’s still an hour before the party. Get some sleep or something.” “You don’t mind helping with the set up while I sleep?” Kurt asked. “No.” Chris smiled. “Happy graduation (毕业).” 1．What does the underlined word “muttering” probably mean? A．Cheering with excitement. B．Complaining about something. C．Having no doubt about something. D．Thinking peacefully about something. 2．What jobs did Chris’s family have to do to prepare for the party? ①Cook food for the party.    ②Put up a volleyball net. ③Prepare lemonade for the party.     ④Bring tables from the yard. A．①③④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①②④ 3．Which of the following is the best word to fill in the “________” ? A．excitedly B．angrily C．calmly D．patiently 4．When did the story most possibly take place? A．At around 5 a.m. in the morning. B．The night before Kurt’s graduation. C．Not long before Kurt’s graduation party. D．Not long before Chris’s graduation party. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在为Kurt的毕业派对做准备时，Chris因觉得自己承担了所有工作而Kurt却似乎无所事事而抱怨，后来得知Kurt一直在工作挣钱为上大学做准备，误会消除，强调了理解和沟通在家庭关系中的重要性。 1．词义猜测题。根据第六段“That had better not be the person from the food shop with another problem. That food was supposed to be here an hour ago!”可知，从妈妈的话语能看出她对食物未按时送到感到不满和抱怨；据此可以推断，划线单词“muttering”的意思是抱怨某事。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“Chris set the last chair and then poured himself some lemonade from the card table.”和第二段“‘Chris, that’s for the party,’ his mother said.”可知，妈妈为晚会准备了柠檬水 (③)；根据第九段“Chris helped his father with the volleyball net”可知，Chris帮助父亲挂起了排球网 (②)；根据第八段“Chris, could you get another card table from the yard?”可知，Chris的家人需要从院子里搬桌子 (④)。因此，Chris的家人准备这个派对做了②③④。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第十一段“It’s about time you did something!”可知，上文Chris一直在抱怨Kurt不帮忙，自己做了所有的工作，所以当Kurt 终于要帮忙时，他生气地说：你是时候做点什么了。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第十三段“This is your party. But I’ve been doing everything. And people are going to give you presents and money.”可知，这是Kurt的聚会，人们会给他礼物和钱；据此可以推断，故事发生在Kurt的毕业聚会前不久。故选C。 Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned (禁止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours. Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them. Mary Bluett, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to deceive during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children. Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies. Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones. 1．Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones ________. A．because they are students B．when they are free C．when they are at school D．because they are children 2．We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from ________. A．the makers and sellers B．the passers-by and strangers C．their parents and friends D．some mobile phone users 3．What does the underlined word deceive mean in the passage? A．read B．think C．write D．cheat 4．Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t ________ during school hours. A．use their mobile phones B．leave their mobile phones at school office C．help the teachers with their work D．get in touch with their children 5．The passage tells us that ________. A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons B．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述澳大利亚部分中学因手机会让学生分心、给教学带来麻烦等问题禁止学生在校期间携带手机，同时提及家长对此的不满及部分折中建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“Some middle schools in Australia have banned (禁止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.”可知，澳大利亚部分中学禁止学生在上学期间携带手机，即学生在学校时禁止携带。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.”可知，一些孩子从父母或朋友那里得到手机作为圣诞礼物。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to deceive during exams.”可知，学生在考试期间用手机信息做的事，结合选项可推测是作弊行为，“deceive”在此处意为“cheat”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.”可知，一些家长不高兴是因为他们在上学期间无法联系到自己的孩子。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office.”可知，文章表明学生不应该在学校携带手机，除非有特殊原因（可将手机放在学校办公室）。故选A。 How much pocket money do you get? How do you spend it? The Blue Book of Chinese Teenager Financial (金融的) Education (2024), a book released in March, shows that social activities now take up more of teenagers’ spending.    The book was about teenagers’ spending habits. It was based on studies in nine cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The results show that students are spending more and more on their relationships with friends and classmates, such as having meals and buying birthday gifts.     Only one-third of high school students think about whether their spending is necessary. Most say they only care about what their friends like.     Xia Hao, 17, a student at a high school in Jiangsu, spent more than 1,000 yuan on his birthday meal this year. “They had given me gifts. I can’t do anything in return, or I have lost face,” Xia said.     Xia’s experience is quite normal among his peers (同龄). A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money.     Zhang Wei, an expert on teenagers’ financial education, suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget (预算). A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money.     To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit (限制). Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care. Sometimes a handmade gift is much better than an expensive one. 1．When buying a gift, most students care about ________. A．how much the gift costs B．whether their friends would like it C．whether they like it D．where the gift is from 2．From Xia’s example, we learn the main reason for the problem is that ________. A．many students are afraid of being looked down upon B．students like to show off in front of their classmates C．students have too much pocket money by themselves D．parents don't know how to teach their kids to use money 3．The underlined word “normal” in the fifth paragraph means“________”. A．same B．typical C．exciting D．dangerous 4．The underlined word “It” in the sixth paragraph refers to ________. A．The expert B．Zhang Wei C．The budget D．The experience 5．This article mentions the following ways of using money wisely EXCEPT ________. A．making a budget B．setting a limit C．balancing your wants and needs D．not giving gifts to your friends 6．The article mainly talks about teenagers’ spending money on ________. A．books B．clothes C．food D．social activities 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国青少年在社交活动上的花费习惯，并通过数据和实例说明他们更关注朋友喜好而非必要消费，最后提出理财建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“Most say they only care about what their friends like.”可知，大多数学生只关心朋友喜欢什么。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“They had given me gifts. I can’t do anything in return, or I have lost face”可知，学生主要担心丢面子（被看不起）。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Xia’s experience is quite normal among his peers (同龄). A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money.”可知，夏的经历在同龄人中很常见，“normal”指“典型的、常见的”，与“typical”同义。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money.”可知，预算是一份关于如何花钱的计划，它有助于做出关于金钱的决策，所以划线部分指代的是前句的“budget”。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit (限制). Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care.”可知，未提到“不向朋友赠送礼物”。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。根据“social activities now take up more of teenagers’ spending”及全文内容可知，主题是青少年在社交活动上的花费。故选D。 Trying zero-sugar and zero-fat foods, young people are now interested in “zero-sugar” socializing (社交). But what does that mean? Just like “zero-sugar” foods mean a lighter diet, “zero-sugar” socializing is about simpler connections. It encourages young people to respect personal space, buffer unnecessary communications, and find meaningful ways to get on with others. According to a 2024 social trends (趋势) report, 54% of young people prefer to “stay in touch but also have time alone”, while only 12.6% of them want to “be together all the time”. This report shows that young people’s social habits are becoming more and more independent nowadays. Those young people who enjoy zero-sugar socializing often do simple things, like joining city walks or trying new cafes with a few friends. They avoid social activities that aren’t really needed. This new idea shows young people’s wish to slow down and pay attention to what truly matters. Young people think the new way fits their values. Although this new way is fit for some people, it might not be the best for everyone. It’s important not to follow trends without thinking. Whether you prefer “zero-sugar”, “low-sugar”, or “full-sugar” socializing, the important thing is to know what you need. That’s how you can feel confident and happy when you get on with others. “Zero-sugar” socializing does not mean “no socializing at all”. Instead, it follows a Chinese old saying: The friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water. It’s about balancing personal space with meaningful connections. By having connections that suit them, young people can enjoy both the calm of zero-sugar socializing and the joy of traditional relationships. 1．What does the underlined word “buffer” probably mean? A．increase B．keep C．improve D．reduce 2．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A．By using sayings. B．By giving examples. C．By listing numbers. D．By explaining meanings. 3．What will people who like “zero-sugar” socializing probably do? A．They will often take part in large parties. B．They will join city walks with a few friends. C．They will try to please everyone around them. D．They will spend much time chatting online with many people. 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To compare different socializing styles. B．To introduce “zero-sugar” socializing to people. C．To tell people to follow “zero-sugar” socializing. D．To show the disadvantages of traditional socializing. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了“零糖社交”这一新兴社交方式，它鼓励年轻人尊重个人空间，减少不必要的交流，寻找有意义的社交方式。这种社交方式反映了年轻人希望放慢节奏，关注真正重要的事物的愿望。文章指出，虽然这种方式适合一些人，但并不适合所有人，重要的是了解自己的需求。 1．词句猜测题。根据“It encourages young people to respect personal space, buffer unnecessary communications, and find meaningful ways to get on with others.”可知，“零糖社交”鼓励年轻人尊重个人空间，减少不必要的交流，找到与他人相处的有意义的方式。由此可知， buffer应与reduce意思相近，表示“减少”。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“According to a 2024 social trends (趋势) report, 54% of young people prefer to “stay in touch but also have time alone”, while only 12.6% of them want to “be together all the time”.”可知，作者通过列举具体的数字(54%和12.6%)来阐述年轻人社交习惯的变化，即越来越多的年轻人倾向于保持联系的同时也有独处的时间，而不是一直在一起。因此，作者通过列举数字来展开他的观点。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Those young people who enjoy zero-sugar socializing often do simple things, like joining city walks or trying new cafes with a few friends. They avoid social activities that aren’t really needed.”可知，喜欢“零糖社交”的年轻人通常会做一些简单的事情，比如和几个朋友一起参加城市漫步或尝试新的咖啡馆。因此，他们可能会和几个朋友一起参加城市漫步。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Trying zero-sugar and zero-fat foods, young people are now interested in “zero-sugar” socializing (社交).”以及全文内容可知，文章首先引入了“零糖社交”这一概念，然后解释了它的含义、年轻人的社交习惯变化、喜欢“零糖社交”的年轻人的行为方式，以及作者对这一社交方式的看法。因此，作者写这篇文章的目的是向人们介绍“零糖社交”。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $