期中复习之阅读理解15篇（上海专用）-2025-2026学年九年级英语上学期期中复习（牛津上海版）

期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （期中考试单元话题） 本资料共15篇专题训练，从上到下按照难度分层训练 题号 难度 知识点 1 较易 景点/建筑,时文/广告/布告,应用文 2 较易 安全守则,说明文 3 较易 家庭生活,应用文 4 较易 寓言童话,记叙文 5 较易 哲理感悟,记叙文,个人经历 6 适中 时文/广告/布告,应用文 7 适中 体态语,说明文 8 适中 时文/广告/布告,房屋与住所,应用文 9 适中 个人经历,记叙文 10 适中 植物,记叙文 11 较难 个人经历,竞技/比赛,记叙文 12 较难 科普知识,说明文 13 较难 中华文化,记叙文,个人经历 14 较难 常见动物,科普知识,说明文 15 较难 时文/广告/布告,发明与创造,应用文 基础语篇巩固练10篇 Opening time We’re open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Ticket & Pricing Adult Ages 21-69 Youth Ages 5-20 Child Ages 4 and Under Senior Ages 70+ $50 $20 Free $20 Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices. Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 to book your group. Featured animals Thousands of animals, Hundreds of species, One Aquarium. Learn about animals from all over our blue planet and discover the connection they all share with water. Sharks Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years. Some sharks are big, some are very small, and some are very scary. Don’t miss their feeding time at 3 o’clock every afternoon in our shark zone! Penguins Most penguins are from the southern hemisphere (半球), and some of them live in one of the coldest places on Earth: Antarctica. Watch our playful penguins dive and swim in the icy waters of our penguin zone! Turtles Turtles have existed for over 200 million years. But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean. Come and see them in our turtle zone! Coral reef Coral isn’t a plant or a rock — it’s a type of animal! Coral reefs are home to many species of tropical fish (热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too. Discover this wonderful world in our coral reef zone! 1．The National Aquarium is open for ________ hours on Saturday. A．8 B．9 C．10 D．11 2．John’s parents are taking him and his baby sister (aged 2) to the National Aquarium on his tenth birthday. How much will the ticket cost them? A．$70. B．$100 C．$120. D．$140. 3．When can you feed the sharks in the shark zone? A．At 11 a.m. B．At 1 p.m. C．At 3 p.m. D．At 5 p.m. 4．According to the article, some sea turtles are endangered ________. A．because of human activities B．because they are hunted by sharks C．due to climate change and ocean pollution D．due to competition with other sea animals 5．According to the article, which of the following animals does NOT live in coral reefs? A．Sharks. B．Penguins. C．Turtles. D．Tropical fish. 6．A group of 10 or more visitors needs to ________ to get group prices. A．call Central Reservations B．visit the aquarium on weekdays C．book a guided tour of the aquarium D．apply for a discount at the ticket counter 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要提供了国家水族馆的实用参观信息，包括其开放时间、票价以及鲨鱼、企鹅、海龟和珊瑚礁等主要展区的特色。 1．细节理解题。根据“We’re open from m 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.”可知，周末，国家水族馆开放时间为早上10到下午7，共 9 小时。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据Ticket & Pricing下信息“Adult  Ages 21-69  Youth  Ages 5-20  Child  Ages 4 and Under Free”可知，父母(两位成人)：2 × $50 = $100  John (10 岁，Youth)：$20  妹妹(2 岁，Child)：Free，总计：$120。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据Sharks下信息“Don’t miss their feeding time at 3 o’clock every afternoon in our shark zone!”可知，鲨鱼喂食时间是每天下午 3 点。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据Turtles下信息“But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean.”可知，由于海洋中的猎人、渔网和塑料(人类活动)，一些种类的海龟濒临灭绝。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据Coral reef下信息“Coral reefs are home to many species of tropical fish (热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too.”可知，珊瑚礁是许多热带鱼种的家园。鲨鱼、龙虾和海龟也生活在那里。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据Ticket & Pricing下信息“Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices, Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 to book your group”可知，10 人及以上团体需联系Central Reservations 电话410-576-3833预订。故选A。 FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 1．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 2．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．ask for help B．start the alarm bells C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 3．________ is the area where the students study. A．Assembly Hall B．Block A C．Block B D．Block C 4．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in the playing field B．in the administration office C．in another block D．in the sports hall 5．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 6．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To examine the stairs and the playing field. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To lead your students out of the building. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校发生火灾时的一些消防说明。 1．细节理解题。根据“FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS”可知，我们可以在学校看到这个通知。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The person who sees a fire must:1. Start the nearest fire alarm.”可知，当一个人看到火灾时，他应该首先拉响警报。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“or in the area of B Block (Classrooms)”可知，B区域是学生们学习的地方。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department.”及“The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked.”可知，火警铃响起的街区里的每个人都必须聚集在操场上。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work.”可知，如果你是行政办公室的打字员，当体育馆发生火灾时，你应该继续你正在做的工作。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher.”及常理可知，火灾发生时，老师应第一时间将学生带出大楼。故选D。 Sunday Tonight, Mom called for a “house meeting”. She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons. Well, it was totally out of my expectation. She is always there when I get home from school, and that’s the way I like it. But now, we have to make our own dinners and start doing housework. Wednesday The first few nights with Mom away have been a disaster. We tried making our dinner by ourselves. Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. Tuesday “Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task!” Dad shouted and asked me why I didn’t do my job this morning. He said I needed to start being more responsible. I’ve heard it from Dad before. Last summer, our neighbor Ms. Grove, asked me to look after the plants while she went on business. Well, I watered them several times for the first few days and I got busy with other things. Ms. Grove was pretty mad because most of the plants didn’t make it. Thursday Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility. And first he wants me to wake myself up in the morning. That’s actually a real problem. Yesterday was the first day I tried to wake myself up, and it didn’t work out. My alarm clock went off, but the sound just worked its way into my dream. And today didn’t go any better. 1．Greg’s Mom called for a “house meeting” because she decided to ________. A．teach lessons at a school B．return to school to have lessons C．make dinners with us D．start doing housework 2．Greg felt ________ when he knew about Mom’s plan during the “house meeting”. A．proud B．delighted C．surprised D．relaxed 3．Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. “bagged” probably means ________. A．thought about B．were aware of C．depended on D．gave up 4．What’s Greg’s task at home? A．Taking out the rubbish. B．Cleaning the house up. C．Looking after the plants. D．Waking others up. 5．From the passage, we can learn that Greg’s Dad expected him to ________. A．build up self-confidence B．become more responsible C．make friends with neighbors D．put up early in the morning 6．The passage is probably taken from ________. A．a science magazine B．a schedule C．a news report D．a diary 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，为四篇日记。日记主要记录了格雷格的日常生活情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons”可知，妈妈告诉我们她要回学校开始上课。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Well, it was totally out of my expectation”可知，格雷格对妈妈的决定感到出乎意料，即吃惊。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat”可知，曼尼做了冰茶，但不能喝。罗德利克做了烤牛肉，但烤得一塌糊涂。因此，我们应该是把在家做饭的想法放弃了，然后出去吃。即划线单词表示的是“放弃”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task”可知，倒垃圾是格雷格的任务。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“He said I needed to start being more responsible.”和“Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility.”可知，爸爸想让格雷格承担更多的责任，变得更有责任感。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“Sunday...Wednesday...Tuesday...Thursday”并通读全文可知，本文主要记录了格雷格的日常生活情况，故可推测出，这篇文章是来自日记。故选D。 Once upon a time, there was a woman in one of the many kingdoms that made up ancient China. She was a very special woman. She told the best stories! She was married to the emperor. She was, in fact, his favorite wife. The emperor loved her stories. He loved his wife. Sadly, one day, the emperor’s wife became ill and died. Everyone thought the emperor would soon find another favorite among his wives. But the emperor was very sad. He spent more and more time in his garden, less and less time caring for the needs of his people. Everyone in the kingdom was worried. They were afraid that another clan (宗族) might hear that their emperor had become weak. One day, a priest passed some children playing with their dolls. The dolls made dancing shadows on the wall of the city. This inspired the priest. He knew the stories the emperor’s wife used to tell. What if he could bring those stories to life? The priest made a puppet out of bits of clay. He painted the puppet to look somewhat like the emperor’s wife. When the puppet was finished, the priest slipped into the emperor’s garden, carrying his puppet, a candle, and a curtain. He placed his candle, his puppet, and himself behind the curtain. He waited for the emperor to appear. It was the dancing shadow that drew the emperor’s eyes. The emperor was no longer sad and afterwards he was busy caring for his kingdom. That is how shadow puppets first began. 1．What kind of article is it? A．An argumentation B．an exposition C．a narration D．practical writing 2．Why was the emperor’s wife special? A．She was from a powerful kingdom. B．She told many good stories. C．She was very beautiful. D．She was badly ill. 3．After his wife’s death, everyone wanted the emperor to ________. A．find another favourite B．spend more time in remembering his wife C．care for his country and people D．attack another nearby clan 4．What’s meaning of the underlined word? A．made B．surprised C．frightened D．gave somebody an idea 5．The priest was inspired by ________ to solve his problem. A．the emperor’s beautiful garden B．the emperor’s dead life C．his favourite story D．children’s playing dolls 6．The passage mainly tells us the ________ of shadow puppets. A．origin B．development C．effect D．meaning 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了皮影戏的由来。 1．细节理解题。通读全文，尤其根据“Once upon a time, there was a woman in one of the many kingdoms that made up ancient China…Sadly, one day, the emperor’s wife became ill and died.”以及“That is how shadow puppets first began.”可知，文章讲的是一个故事，内容是皮影戏的由来，因此本文是记叙文。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“She was a very special woman. She told the best stories!”可知，因为她讲很好的故事。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“He spent more and more time in his garden, less and less time caring for the needs of his people.”以及“Everyone in the kingdom was worried. They were afraid that another clan (宗族) might hear that their emperor had become weak.”可知，在他的妻子死后，每个人都希望皇帝关心他的国家和人民。故选C。 4．词义猜测题。根据“The dolls made dancing shadows on the wall of the city. This inspired the priest. He knew the stories the emperor’s wife used to tell.”可知，前文提到了孩子们在城墙上玩娃娃跳舞的影子，因此这个是“启发”了牧师，故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“The dolls made dancing shadows on the wall of the city. This inspired the priest.”可知牧师受到了孩子们玩娃娃的启发，想出了解决问题的办法。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据关键句“That is how shadow puppets first began.”可知，文章主要讲述了皮影戏的由来。故选A。 Years ago, I lived in a building in a large city. The building next door was only a few feet away from mine. There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met, yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading. After several months had gone by, I began to notice that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself, “I wonder why that woman doesn’t wash her window. It really looks terrible.” One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside. Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen. Her window was clean! Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window. That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)? From then on, whenever I wanted to judge someone, I asked myself first, “Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?” Then I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see others’ world more clearly. 1．The woman did some _________ each afternoon. A．sewing B．reading C．sewing or reading D．cleaning 2．The writer couldn’t see everything clearly through the window because ________. A．the woman’s window was dirty B．his window was dirty C．the woman lived far away D．he was near-sighted 3．After the writer finished the cleaning, he was surprised to find that _________. A．the woman was sitting by her window B．the woman’s window was still dirty C．the woman was cleaning her window D．the woman’s window was clean 4．The underlined part “it dawned on me” in paragraph 5 probably means _________. A．I began to understand it B．it cheered me up C．I could see myself through the window D．it made me sad 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Both the woman and the writer lived in a small town. B．The writer often cleaned the windows. C．Both the woman and the writer worked as cleaners. D．The writer never met the woman. 6．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．one shouldn’t criticize others very often B．one should often keep his windows clean C．one should judge himself before he judges others D．one should look at others through his dirty windows 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文通过作者的一个经历告诉我们：一个人在判断别人之前应该先判断自己。 1．细节理解题。根据“yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading.”可知，这个女人每天下午做些缝纫或阅读。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window.”可知，因为他的窗户很脏。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen. Her window was clean!”可知，他发现那个女人的窗户是干净的。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window.”可知，作者一直在批评女人的脏窗户，但他一直通过自己的脏窗户看着她的。因此作者恍然大悟。划线单词的意思是“我开始明白了”。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met”可知，作者从未见过这个女人。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据“That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)?”可知，一个人在判断别人之前应该先判断自己。故选C。 Articles Wanted ▲ Articles should be typewritten (打印的) and double spaced, using only one side of the page. ▲ Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included. ▲ For photos, place the information on the back of each envelope(信封): PLEASE  DON% FOLD． ▲ Please keep copies of your text, pictures or photos. ▲ The sentence MUST BE WRITTEN with your name on each work, and make sure your work is completely original (原创的). ▲ If your article is chosen, you will receive a copy of School Life and a special gift. SEND IT ALL SUMMER! For more information, please contact (联系) us! Tel: (02) 92136116 E-mail: schoollife@acpmagazines.com.au Mail: School Life. Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 200 1．All the information about the writer must be included except his/her ________. A．school name B．e-mail address C．year of birth D．telephone number 2．Who do you think will write articles for School Life? A．Students who are interested in writing. B．Teachers who love writing and taking photos. C．Parents who wish their kids to be popular writers. D．Readers who had a happy time in their childhood. 3．What is required for the articles wanted according to the passage? A．They must be fully created by the writers themselves. B．They must be typed in single apace and on both sides. C．They must be provided with photos and descriptions. D．They must be sent with the copies of the texts and pictures. 4．According to the passage, you can send your articles ________. A．within 3 weeks B．all summer C．all the year round D．during the whole term 5．When will you receive a copy of School Life and a special gift? A．When the article is typewritten. B．When copies of your text, pictures or photos are kept. C．When your work is completely original. D．When your article is chosen. 6．How many ways can you find in the passage to contact School Life? A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇编辑部的约稿通知，文中提了一些对文章和作者的要求。 1．细节理解题。根据“Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included.”可知，没有要求填写作者的电话。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher)”可知，作品中要注明学校名称和英语老师是谁，这是对写作感兴趣的学生的约稿。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The sentence MUST BE WRITTEN with your name on each work, and make sure your work is completely original (原创的).”可知，文章要求作者原创。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“SEND IT ALL SUMMER!”可知，可以整个夏天都可以寄出你的文章。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“If your article is chosen, you will receive a copy of School Life and a special gift.”可知，如果你的文章被选中，你将收到一份《学校生活》和一份特别的礼物。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据“Tel: (02) 92136116； E-mail: schoollife@acpmagazines.com.au；Mail: School Life. Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 200”可知，给出了电话、邮件地址和邮寄地址三种可联系方式。故选C。 Making words with movement International Day of Sign Languages is on 23 September. What is sign language? Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing. There is no one universal sign language. Different countries have their own. There are around 300 sign languages in the world. The most common in the UK is British Sign Language (BSL). Like spoken languages, sign languages grow and change. Signs can stand for whole ideas. They can also stand for individual letters or words. Who uses it? Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life. They call themselves “Deaf” with a capital “D”. It is an important part of their identity. The history of sign language The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC． But historians believe it may be even older than spoken language. Native Americans have used a sign language called Hand Talk. It has even been taught to animals. In the 1970s, a gorilla named Koko learned signs for hundreds of words. Scientists say Koko asked for a kitten for Christmas using sign language. In the UK, the earliest known use of sign language was at a wedding in 1576. And the first school opened for deaf children in Scotland in 1760. Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 1．According to the passage, sign language mainly use ________. A．speaking or writing B．whole ideas, individual letters or words C．facial expressions, hand movements and body language D．all of the above 2．What does the underlined word impairments most likely mean in the sentence? A．improvements B．abilities C．strengths D．problems 3．How many sign languages are there in the world, according to the passage? A．Around 300. B．1760. C．Hundreds. D．1576. 4．Which of the following is true about the history of sign language? A．It dates back to the 5th century BC． B．It was invented in the 1970s. C．It was first used in Scotland. D．It has only been used by Native Americans. 5．What can be inferred (推断) about sign language before the 1970s in the UK? A．It was used only by animals like Koko. B．It was not known to people in the UK. C．It was taught in schools as the main form of communication. D．It was not encouraged, and most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of sign language in modern society. B．The importance and history of sign language. C．How to learn sign language quickly. D．The different types of animals that use sign language. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了手语的重要性和历史。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing.”可知，手语主要使用面部表情、手部动作和身体语言，故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life.”可知，有听力问题的人们会使用手语，所以“impairments”表示“问题”，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“There are around 300 sign languages in the world.”可知，世界上大约有300种手语，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC.”可知，手语的历史可以追溯到公元前5世纪，故选A。 5．细节理解题。 根据“Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead.”可知，20世纪70年代之前，手语不被鼓励，大多数聋哑儿童被教授口语和书面语，故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了手语的重要性和历史，故选B。 Sturtin Hostel We offer beautiful views. It lies in pleasant countryside. Relax after a long day by swimming in the pool or using the exercise gym. Separate (独立的) study rooms available. No children. Bar & restaurant. Tel: 59787633       Mr. Stone Three Seasons We can provide all types of accommodation for all types of single student. Rooms are fully prepared with bed things and have reasonable prices. Full board (膳食). Possible 15-20 minutes from main universities and the city center. Tel: 59759876 Miss Mailey First Shop Ideal for new students, we provide double rooms. If you wish, we can offer help in finding a suitable person to share a room with. All washing and cleaning services offered at extra charge. Large canteen and three bathrooms on each floor. Close to the underground station. Tel: 59226600 Mrs. Williams Banbury House Enjoying mixing with other students in pleasant accommodation, 30 minutes from the station and close to all main bus lines, single and double rooms. Students provide own food but all cleaning services offered. Please bring your own bed things. Tel: 59768339   Mr. Tyler 1．The four texts above are most probably_________. A．reviews B．surveys C．invitations D．advertisements 2．If you are interested in sports, you can choose________. A．Banbury House B．Three seasons C．Sturtin Hostel D．First Shop 3．Which number would you call if you want to live near the city center? A．59768339 B．59759876 C．59787633 D．59226600 4．Which of the following is NOT correct about the First Shop? A．Students must pay for all washing and cleaning services. B．It has large canteen and three bathrooms on each floor. C．The First Shop is far away from the underground station. D．It can offer help in finding a suitable person to share a room with. 5．The underlined word “accommodation” in the texts probably means “a place to________”. A．live B．work C．study D．play 6．The articles above are mainly for________. A．families B．students C．foreign visitors D．shop owners 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文是篇广告，主要介绍了四个为学生提供住宿的旅舍的特点和联系方式。 1．主旨大意题。根据短文主要介绍了四个为学生提供住宿的旅舍的特点和联系方式，应是广告。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“ Relax after a long day by swimming in the pool or using the exercise gym.”可知，在漫长的一天后，可以在游泳池游泳或使用健身房放松身心。所以是Sturtin Hostel。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Possible 15-20 minutes from main universities and the city center.”可知，距离主要大学和市中心可能15-20分钟路程。所以Three Seasons离市中心较近，对应的“Tel: 59759876”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Close to the underground station.”可知，First Shop离地铁站较近。选项C表达错误。故选C。 5．词句猜测题。根据此处是介绍旅店的情况，所以“Enjoying mixing with other students in pleasant accommodation”意思为：在愉快的住宿环境中享受与其他同学的平安相处。所以accommodation意为“住宿”，即“居住的地方”，故选A。 6．推理判断题。根据文中的“ We can provide all types of accommodation for all types of single student.”、“ Ideal for new students”、“ Enjoying mixing with other students in pleasant accommodation”可知都是给学生准备的。故选B。 Seeing Without Looking I was born with a rare eye disease called Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (一种遗传性视网膜疾病). Because of it, my eyesight is very poor. I can sense light and tell if something is in front of me, but that’s about it. The disease also makes my eyes extremely sensitive to sunlight. Whenever I go outside, I have to wear very dark sunglasses. Ever since I was little, my biggest challenge has been trying to fit in with people who can see the world clearly. In school, I had a hard time playing games or doing group activities with the other students. Because of my poor eyesight, I was often left behind while my classmates moved on. Things finally began to look up in Grade 3. That year, I was introduced to my first piece of assistive technology. It’s a screen reader called JAWS. When a website is designed to work with it, the screen reader can detect everything on the page and read it aloud. That was a game-changer for people like me. These days, I depend on VoiceOver. This screen reader is built into every Apple device. Thanks to VoiceOver, I’ve been able to explore many parts of the digital world. I can text and email friends and family. I can also listen to my favorite songs online, shop on Amazon and edit documents. Without a screen reader, all of that would have been out of reach. I have benefited greatly from assistive technology. However, I still see room for improvement. Many apps and websites are not designed to work well with screen readers. I hope more developers will become aware of the needs of users like me. The digital world should be a place where everyone can belong. 1．We can learn from the article that the author ________. A．has never attended school B．became blind when he was a little boy C．has suffered from poor eyesight since birth D．cannot see things clearly except when he is outdoors 2．The title of the article is “Seeing Without Looking.” The author sees by ________ instead. A．reading B．touching C．listening D．smelling 3．According to the article, VoiceOver is the name of a(n) ________. A．Apple device B．screen reader C．special screen D．tech company 4．According to the article, with the help of assistive technology, the author is now able to ________. ① shop online    ② watch movies    ③ develop new apps    ④ contact friends by email A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 5．In the last paragraph, the author complains that ________. A．some screen readers are too expensive B．some screen readers are not very user-friendly C．some assistive technology is only available on Apple devices D．some apps and websites are not well-designed for screen reader users 6．By writing this article, the author mainly wanted to ________. A．compare JAWS and VoiceOver B．explain how screen readers work C．complain about how difficult his life is D．show how screen readers have changed his life 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者因先天性眼疾视力极差，借助屏幕阅读器等辅助技术改变生活的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“I was born with a rare eye disease called Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (一种遗传性视网膜疾病). Because of it, my eyesight is very poor. ”可知，作者自出生就视力差。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“When a website is designed to work with it, the screen reader can detect everything on the page and read it aloud.”及“Thanks to VoiceOver, I’ve been able to explore many parts of the digital world.” 可知，作者通过听来“看”世界。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“These days, I depend on VoiceOver. This screen reader is built into every Apple device.” 可知，VoiceOver是一种屏幕阅读器。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“I can text and email friends and family. I can also listen to my favorite songs online, shop on Amazon and edit documents.”可知，作者能在线购物、发邮件联系朋友。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“Many apps and websites are not designed to work well with screen readers.”可知，作者抱怨一些应用程序和网站对屏幕阅读器用户设计得不好。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文及根据“I have benefited greatly from assistive technology.”可知，作者主要展示了屏幕阅读器如何改变他的生活。故选D。 Charles Darwin was a British scientist. He lived from 1809 to 1882. He studied plants and animals and did many experiments. Darwin’s work on insectivorous plants began by accident. While on holiday in the summer of 1860, staying with his wife’s relatives in Hartfield. Sussex, he went for long walks in the forest and became curious about the common sundew (茅膏菜). Darwin’s Diary Can plants kill flies? I found some sundew plants with many insects on them. I decided to examine them more carefully. I examined 12 plants and found 31 dead insects, or parts of their bodies. Some leaves caught several insects. The sundew plant caught flies much more often than other insects. I want to do some experiments. I don’t know what I’ll find out. Experiment 1 I put several items in the center of each leaf. The “tentacles” always moved toward the items. The speed was not always the same. Why? Experiment 2 I found a leaf with a fly on it. The fly could not escape. The fly was on one side of the leaf. The tentacles on that side closed around the fly and killed it. The tentacles on the other side of the leaf never moved! Experiment 3 I put a dead fly in the center of a leaf. The next morning, the leaf was closed. It opened again five days later. There was ________. 1．“Insectivorous plants” refer to plants that ________. A．protect insects B．are eaten by insects C．feed on insects D．are afraid of insects 2．On the page in Darwin’s diary, he did ________ experiments. A．two B．three C．twelve D．thirty-one 3．In this drawing (see the picture on the right) from the diary, the plant’s “tentacles” are ________. A．a B．b C．c D．a & c 4．The experiments Darwin recorded on the page in his diary were all about the ________. A．flies B．insects C．plants D．tentacles 5．Fill in the blank at the end of the diary with the best answer: There was ________. A．a dying fly B．a dead fly C．a living fly D．no fly 6．From the experiments, Darwin learned that ________. A．a sundew plant could catch insects that were bigger than itself B．sundews could finish eating an insect in one day C．sundew tentacles all moved at the same speed D．sundew plants ate both living and dead insects 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了达尔文通过观察和实验，研究茅膏菜是如何捕捉和处理昆虫的过程。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Darwin’s work on insectivorous plants began by accident.”及后文的日记里关于茅膏菜如何捕捉昆虫的实验可知，此处是指达尔文关于食虫植物的研究是偶然开始的。划线词表示“捕食昆虫的植物”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Experiment 1”、“Experiment 2”及“Experiment 3”可知，共做了三项实验。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“The ‘tentacles’ always moved toward the items.”及“The fly was on one side of the leaf. The tentacles on that side closed around the fly and killed it. The tentacles on the other side of the leaf never moved!”可知，tentacles指的是“触须”，它们向物品移动，有苍蝇的那一侧的触须会将苍蝇包裹住并致其死亡，图片中a和c则是会弯曲的触须。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据达尔文日记的三个实验可知，这三项实验都是围绕茅膏菜这类食虫植物如何捕捉、消化昆虫展开，因此是关于植物的。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“I put a dead fly in the center of a leaf. The next morning, the leaf was closed. It opened again five days later. There was ...”可知，在叶子上放了一只死苍蝇后，叶子合拢，五天后再打开时苍蝇应该是被茅膏菜消化掉了，因此是没有苍蝇了。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据实验2的内容可知，茅膏菜吃活的昆虫；根据实验3的内容可知，茅膏菜也吃死的昆虫。故选D。 重难语篇提升练5篇 Choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案） Running a marathon is not easy. It takes hard work, practice, and patience. To run a marathon, you have to run 26.2 miles on foot! 26.2 miles is the same as running the length of a football field more than 460 times. It takes most people four or five hours to finish. In 2013, the world’s fastest marathon runner finished the race in 2:03:23. Imagine running for over two hours without a break! By the age of 30, Lea Tambellini had run more than five marathons and had no plans to stop. She had always been an athlete. When she was 14 in high school, she swam on her school’s swim team and began to train for the relay race. Her mum and dad ran marathons, and when she was 22, they helped her train for her first marathon. Lea’s first marathon took place in Ohio, which was called “The Flying Pig”. “I was very nervous,” she said, “but I had my mum there, so that helped.” Running the race was hard, but the hardest part was when she ran past a cookie factory and smelled cookies at mile 18. “I just wanted to be done,” she said. “I was spent, but my mum kept me going. It was already her 15th marathon.” The word “marathon” comes from a Greek legend. In the legend, a brave soldier ran all the way from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, Greece to tell everyone the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians (波斯人). It is said that he ran the entire way without stopping—a distance equal to a modern marathon. Today, thousands of people run marathons every year. Runners train for months to get ready. To prepare for one of the marathons, Lea ran four to five times every week. On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But at weekends she ran long distances—13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles! “I don’t mind training because I get excited about working toward something. And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together. But it does take a lot of time.” Running a marathon is a great achievement. “It’s a great feeling of accomplishment and nothing feels as wonderful as reaching my goal when I cross the finish line,” Lea explained. “I can’t wait for the next one!” 1．It usually takes most people ________ hours to finish a marathon. A．two or three B．two C．four or five D． over five 2．Lea felt ________ when she ran her first marathon “The Flying Pig”. A．bored B．nervous C．excited D．tired 3．The underlined word “spent” most likely means _________. A．used money B．tired out C．passed time D．wasted energy 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lea started training for marathons when she was 14 years old. B．Lea’s parents had never run a marathon before her first race. C．The name “marathon” comes from a story about a Roman soldier. D．Lea’s weekend training runs were longer than her weekday runs. 5．From Lea’s words about training, we can infer that _________. A．she finds training boring and lonely B．she values teamwork and shared goals C．she thinks training takes too much time D．she prefers training alone to running with others 6．The main purpose of this passage is to _________. A．explain the history of marathon running B．describe how to train for a marathon properly C．tell about Lea’s marathon experiences and the meaning of marathons D．convince readers to participate in marathon races 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了马拉松运动员Lea Tambellini的经历和马拉松的历史及意义。 1．细节理解题。根据“It takes most people four or five hours to finish.”可知，完成马拉松通常需要四到五小时。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“‘I was very nervous,’ she said, ‘but I had my mum there, so that helped.’”可知，Lea在第一次跑马拉松时感到紧张。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“I was spent, but my mum kept me going”可知，Lea在比赛中后段闻到饼干香味只觉得不想跑了，但妈妈让Lea继续跑，“spent”在此处应意为“疲惫不堪”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But at weekends she ran long distances—13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles!”可知，Lea周末跑长距离，工作日跑短距离。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together.”可推知，Lea重视团队合作和共同目标。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文通过Lea的经历和马拉松的背景，既讲述她的马拉松体验，也介绍了马拉松的意义。故选C。 Have you ever shouted at your computer because it wasn’t working? Of course, your computer can’t “shout” back. But AI researchers have been working on computers that can argue and perhaps even win debates with humans. IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater. It can debate with people in front of a live audience. After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument. Testing on the system began in 2019. When it debated with Harish Natarajan, a professional debater who holds the world record for the most debate competition victories. The topic was about subsidizing preschool (资助幼儿园) and Project Debater argued to support this idea. Although Project Debater lost the debate in the end, the audience said it performed very well. Interestingly, 58 percent of the audience said that Project Debater increased their knowledge about the topic—only 20 percent said the same about Natarajan. According to Scientific American, results show that the system is able to form logical statements (有逻辑的陈述). However, ________. Their goal is to help humans make better decisions, according to Ranit Aharanoy, manager of the Project Debater team. “It can debate both sides, so it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision.” Aharanoy said. Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future. 1．According to paragraph 2, which one below is not the way of Project Debater working? A．It writes ideas that can support its own argument. B．It listens to its opponent’s arguments. C．It searches online articles. D．It debates with its opponent. 2．In the debate with Harish Natarajan in paragraph 3, Project Debater ______. A．argued to support subsidizing preschool B．won the debate in the end C．set a world debating record D．often argued against itself 3．Which of the following can be put in “______”? A．forming logical statements is not easy B．some people didn’t believe Project Debater C．they can develop better system D．winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal 4．With Project Debater, we might ______. A．make better decisions while solving problems B．never make mistakes when dealing with problems C．have fewer augments while solving problems D．lean how to form logical statements in arguments 5．The underlined word “it” refers to ? A．Project Debater team. B．The new AI system. C．The logical statement. D．The wider view. 6．What is the author’s attitude to the Project Debater? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．We don’t know. D．Negative. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了IBM科学家开发的AI辩论系统Project Debater，该系统能够与人类进行实时辩论。 1．细节理解题。根据“After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument.”可知，Project Debater会搜索在线文章并寻找支持自己论点的观点，但并未提到它会自己写观点。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The topic was about subsidizing preschool and Project Debater argued to support this idea.”可知，Project Debater支持资助幼儿园的观点。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Their goal is to help humans make better decisions”以及“winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal”可知，研究者的目标不是赢得辩论，而是帮助人类做出更好的决策。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision”可知，Project Debater可以帮助人们在解决问题时做出更好的决策。故选A。 5．词句猜测题。根据“IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater.”以及“the system is able to form logical statements…it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem”可知，“it”指代的是“the new AI system”。故选B。 6．观点态度题。根据“Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future.”以及结合全文内容可知，作者对Project Debater持积极态度。故选B。 Mandarin Connects My Children to Their Heritage Growing up in America as a child of first-generation Chinese immigrants, I was used to straddling (横跨) two worlds. But as I grew older, the Chinese side lost ground, inch by inch. While I happily accepted the bills in red envelopes that adults gave to children for Lunar New Year, I didn’t feel connected to the culture. Before my children were born, I had already decided that I would teach them Mandarin. I felt that they ought to be able to speak the language of their grandparents, the first language their mother encountered. Parenting books advised narrating your actions while with your baby, so I started digging out long-buried words: “ball,” “eat,” “sleep,” “play.” However, as this exercise continued, the gaps in my Mandarin became more obvious. One morning, when my daughter asked “What is the word for ‘arm’?” I panicked. Had I already reached the boundaries (边界) of my knowledge? Luckily, these days the ready availability of Chinese language media—from books to television shows to music—is a much-needed tool to parents like me. The first time I stepped into the local library in my Bay Area hometown, I was amazed to find a well-stocked (贮藏量多的) Chinese section. The tale of the Monkey King immediately caught my daughter’s imagination. When I see my son chat with his grandfather in Mandarin or when my daughter insists on fish for Lunar New Year, the time spent reading all those books closely feels well-spent. My youngest child recited Li Bai’s “________” for the Moon Festival performance at his preschool last fall. For generations of Chinese children, it’s the first piece of literature they memorize. It’s trotted out (翻出) for all occasions. My son’s voice rang out with confidence and his arms swept up to indicate the moon above. Joy and wonder fell on my father’s face as he listened to the familiar verses from the mouth of his grandson: verses that had been spoken by my father and my grandparents when they were students in China, and by countless boys and girls before that. 1．We can learn from the first paragraph that the author ________. A．was brought up in an all-English environment B．once lost her sense of belonging to Chinese culture C．was deeply attracted by Chinese culture when she was a child D．preferred Lunar New Year to any other festival 2．The underlined word panicked means “________”. A．happy B．anxious C．excited D．pathetic 3．According to the article, how did the author teach her children Mandarin? ① By sending them to a Chinese school in the Bay Area. ② By bringing them to the local library to read Chinese books. ③ By speaking the words of her actions in Mandarin while with them. ④ By making use of Chinese language media, such as books, television shows and music. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．According to the article, when she realized that her children were very interested in Chinese culture, the author ________. A．felt reconnected to Chinese culture B．was full of hope for the inheritance (继承) of Chinese culture C．thought of her own experience of learning Chinese as n child D．felt that all her efforts to teach them Mandarin had been worth it 5．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．Mount Heaven’s Gate Viewed from A far B．Sitting Alone in face of Peak Jingting C．To Wang Lun Who Comes to Bid Me Farewell D．Thoughts on a Silent Night 6．What’s the main idea of this article? A．Language plays an important role in passing down family traditions. B．Language and culture are capable of connecting people throughout time and space. C．Learning Chinese poems is a great way to deepen your knowledge of the Chinese language. D．Knowing the Chinese language will provide you with a better understanding of Chinese culture. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者孩子出生后，作者想让自己的孩子接触中国文化，通过教他们说普通话，让他们了解中国文化的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“But as I grew older, the Chinese side lost ground, inch by inch. While I happily accepted the bills in red envelopes that adults gave to children for Lunar New Year, I didn’t feel connected to the culture.”可知，首段提到作者在成长中逐渐失去与中国文化的联系，故作者曾经丢失了她对中华文化的归属感。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“One morning, when my daughter asked ‘What is the word for ‘arm’?’ I panicked. Had I already reached the boundaries (边界) of my knowledge?”可知，女儿问“胳膊”的汉语表达时，作者因词汇匮乏感到焦虑，故推出划线部分panicked意为“焦虑”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The first time I stepped into the local library in my Bay Area hometown, I was amazed to find a well-stocked (贮藏量多的) Chinese section.”“When I see my son chat with his grandfather in Mandarin or when my daughter insists on fish for Lunar New Year, the time spent reading all those books closely feels well-spent.”及“Luckily, these days the ready availability of Chinese language media—from books to television shows to music—is a much-needed tool to parents like me.”可知，作者教她的孩子普通话是利用中文媒体，如书籍、电视节目和音乐；通过带他们去当地图书馆阅读中文图书；在和孩子们一起的时候用普通话说出她行动的话语。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“When I see my son chat with his grandfather in Mandarin or when my daughter insists on fish for Lunar New Year, the time spent reading all those books closely feels well-spent.”可知，当她意识到她的孩子们对中国文化很感兴趣时，作者觉得她教他们普通话的所有努力都是值得的。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“Li Bai’s ‘...’ for the Moon Festival performance”可知，是与月亮有关的诗，根据常识可知，《静夜思》与月亮有关。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文核心是“普通话连接孩子与传统”，强调语言和文化跨越时空的纽带，选项B“语言和文化能够在整个时间和空间中连接人们。”符合文章主旨。故选B。 Emperor penguins (帝企鹅) are the largest penguins on Earth. Each adult is over a meter tall, and can weigh up to 40 kilograms. For many months each year, emperors live near the sea. Thousands of them eat and hunt together like a big family. However, in May, each colony moves many kilometers from the water. There, each mother penguin lays just one egg. Then all the hungry mothers must walk back to the ocean to find food. The father penguins put their eggs on top of their feet, under a special piece of skin. Sharing the Work For two months, the father penguins keep the eggs safe and warm. They do this through some of the coldest weather conditions. By July, it is winter in Antarctica (南极). Most animals leave for warmer places, but the father penguins stay. In this time, without food, a father penguin can lose almost half of his body weight. New Life By August, the babies begin to hatch! The mother penguin returns just in time to see her baby come out of its egg. The chick is then moved to her brood pouch (育儿袋). This can be difficult. If the chick falls, it can freeze quickly. Over the next few months, penguin parents take turns going to the ocean for food. They each make the trip several times, bringing back food for the chick. The chick grows quickly and is always hungry. Into the Water By December, winter is ending. The chick is five months old and can live on its own. Soon it enters the water for the first time. It will swim and eat until next April, and then return here. After a few more years, it, too, will start its own family. 1．Which of the following things happens first? A．The baby penguin is born. B．The adult penguins walk away from the ocean. C．The mother penguin goes finding food. D．The father penguin loses its weight. 2．The underline word “colony” in the text means “________ of animals”. A．a group B．a few C．a pair D．a kind 3．How long does the father penguin look after the egg without the mother penguin? A．One month. B．Two months. C．Three months. D．Four months. 4．What will probably happen if the chick falls onto the ice? A．Another penguin will take the chick. B．The father penguin cannot go to find food. C．The chick will die because of the cold. D．The parent penguin will leave it alone. 5．Where will the chick probably return to next May? A．The place where it is much colder. B．The place where it grew up. C．The place where it learned to swim. D．The place where it could hunt. 6．A good title for this passage would be “________”. A．Types of Penguins Around the World B．Penguins’ Trip to the Sea C．Emperor Penguins and Global Warming D．A Study of Penguin Families 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了帝企鹅的生活习性，包括它们的繁殖、育儿以及成长过程，重点描述了企鹅家庭的生活和分工。 1．细节理解题。根据“in May, each colony moves many kilometers from the water”可知企鹅会离开水域。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Thousands of them eat and hunt together like a big family. However, in May, each colony moves many kilometers from the water”可知数千只企鹅像一个大家庭一样一起居住，每个群体都会离开水域，故此处划线部分意为“一群动物”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“For two months, the father penguins keep the eggs safe and warm.”可知在两个月里，公企鹅负责保护蛋的安全和温暖。 故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“If the chick falls, it can freeze quickly”可知如果小企鹅掉下来，它可能会迅速冻死。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“Soon it enters the water for the first time. It will swim and eat until next April, and then return here”可知，小企鹅进入水中后会一直游泳和觅食，直到第二年四月，然后会回到这里，也就是它长大的地方。故选B。 6．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了帝企鹅的生活习性，包括它们的繁殖、育儿以及成长过程，重点描述了企鹅家庭的生活和分工，以选项D“对企鹅家庭的研究”为标题最合适。故选D。 App Downloads for Your Phone ________ Apps Meow Talk GET 6,000+Ratings 4.2 ★★★★☆ This app recognizes different sounds a cat makes and offers English translations of them. For example, one type of sound might mean “feed me” while another could be translated “let me outside”. The app can use machine learning to improve at recognizing a cat’s sounds. In other words, the app can be tailored to YOUR cat. This is important because cats do not all have a shared language, but individual cats often use certain sounds to mean certain things.James:  ★★★★☆    2 days ago The translation makes sense. But I hope Meow Talk could connect to a smart collar in the near future. In this way, it would hear the cat meow and play the translation out loud. Heart Dog GET 700+Ratings 3.8 ★★★★☆ The app connects to a monitor which you can put on your dog. The monitor is used to take note of your dog’s heart rate. Like humans, dogs’ heart rates go up when they are excited or stressed. On the app, you can see when and how long your dog is excited or relaxed. The app helps owners understand their pets’ feelings better.Lisa:  ★★☆☆☆     4 hours ago The only thing that makes my dog upset is the heavy heart rate monitor. Find more... It helps you to effortlessly train your parrot to speak or sing, using your own voice or even your saved favourite songs. GET Parrot OK 3,900+Ratings 4.8★★★★★ GET The app uses AI to scan sheep’s faces and check if they are in pain. In this way, sick farm animals can be found and treated more quickly. Sheep Face 50+Ratings 4.0 ★★★★☆ Word Box 1. rate v.评分 n.速率 2. certain adj.某种 3. collar n.颈圈  4. scan v.扫描 1．What can be filled in the blank? A．Animal Communication B．Social Platforms C．Health &Fitness D．Language Learning 2．Which one of the apps is the most satisfying one according to the ratings? A．Meow Talk. B．Heart Dog. C．Parrot OK. D．Sheep Face. 3．________ is designed for users to deal with a large number of animals. A．Meow Talk B．Heart Dog C．Parrot OK D．Sheep Face 4．The underlined phrase “be tailored to” probably means ________ in the sentence. A．be easily operated by B．quickly connect to C．be specially designed for D．generally describe 5．The main purpose of the Heart Dog monitor is ________ A．to make the dog feel upset B．to record the dog’s heart rate C．to slow down the dog’s heart rate D．to manage the dog’s feelings 6．Which one of the following is the most likely to be a fake (not real) review? A． Brenda: ★★★★★     4 days ago When I heard my cat shouting out loud “let me outside”, I was more than pleased! Meow Talk can really make cats talk. Well done! B． Jimmy:  ★★★★☆     1 month ago Heart Dog helps me know when my dog is unhappy. Then it’s time for me to do something. C． Betty:  ★★★★★     15 days ago Thanks to ParrotOK, my parrot can sing! I don’t even spend much time training him myself. D． Catherine: ★★★★★     6 months ago Sheep Face is a great help to our farm. Thanks! 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了四款与动物相关的应用程序，并展示了部分用户对这些应用的评价 。 1．细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文介绍的应用都是关于人与动物交流、了解动物状态等，都属于动物交流范畴。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Meow Talk...Ratings 4.2”“Heart Dog...Ratings 3.8”“Parrot OK...Ratings 4.8”“Sheep Face...Ratings 4.0”可知，“Parrot OK”评分最高。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“The app uses AI to scan...sick farm animals can be found and treated more quickly.”可知，“Sheep Face”应用“AI”技术快速检测出羊是否生病，农场里羊数量通常较多，由此推断出：此款应用适用于处理大量动物。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“cats do not all have a shared language, but individual cats often use certain sounds to mean certain things”可知，猫没有通用语言，个体猫用特定声音表达特定意思，而“Meow Talk”能通过机器学习改进对猫叫声识别，也就是能为每只猫专门设计，“be tailored to”意思是“为……专门设计”。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“The monitor is used to take note of your dog’s heart rate. ”可知，此应用连接的监测器用于记录狗的心率。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“cats do not all have a shared language, but individual cats often use certain sounds to mean certain things.”可知，猫没有通用语言，选项A表述过于夸张不符合常理。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （期中考试单元话题） 本资料共15篇专题训练，从上到下按照难度分层训练 题号 难度 知识点 1 较易 景点/建筑,时文/广告/布告,应用文 2 较易 安全守则,说明文 3 较易 家庭生活,应用文 4 较易 寓言童话,记叙文 5 较易 哲理感悟,记叙文,个人经历 6 适中 时文/广告/布告,应用文 7 适中 体态语,说明文 8 适中 时文/广告/布告,房屋与住所,应用文 9 适中 个人经历,记叙文 10 适中 植物,记叙文 11 较难 个人经历,竞技/比赛,记叙文 12 较难 科普知识,说明文 13 较难 中华文化,记叙文,个人经历 14 较难 常见动物,科普知识,说明文 15 较难 时文/广告/布告,发明与创造,应用文 基础语篇巩固练10篇 Opening time We’re open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Ticket & Pricing Adult Ages 21-69 Youth Ages 5-20 Child Ages 4 and Under Senior Ages 70+ $50 $20 Free $20 Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices. Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 to book your group. Featured animals Thousands of animals, Hundreds of species, One Aquarium. Learn about animals from all over our blue planet and discover the connection they all share with water. Sharks Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years. Some sharks are big, some are very small, and some are very scary. Don’t miss their feeding time at 3 o’clock every afternoon in our shark zone! Penguins Most penguins are from the southern hemisphere (半球), and some of them live in one of the coldest places on Earth: Antarctica. Watch our playful penguins dive and swim in the icy waters of our penguin zone! Turtles Turtles have existed for over 200 million years. But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean. Come and see them in our turtle zone! Coral reef Coral isn’t a plant or a rock — it’s a type of animal! Coral reefs are home to many species of tropical fish (热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too. Discover this wonderful world in our coral reef zone! 1．The National Aquarium is open for ________ hours on Saturday. A．8 B．9 C．10 D．11 2．John’s parents are taking him and his baby sister (aged 2) to the National Aquarium on his tenth birthday. How much will the ticket cost them? A．$70. B．$100 C．$120. D．$140. 3．When can you feed the sharks in the shark zone? A．At 11 a.m. B．At 1 p.m. C．At 3 p.m. D．At 5 p.m. 4．According to the article, some sea turtles are endangered ________. A．because of human activities B．because they are hunted by sharks C．due to climate change and ocean pollution D．due to competition with other sea animals 5．According to the article, which of the following animals does NOT live in coral reefs? A．Sharks. B．Penguins. C．Turtles. D．Tropical fish. 6．A group of 10 or more visitors needs to ________ to get group prices. A．call Central Reservations B．visit the aquarium on weekdays C．book a guided tour of the aquarium D．apply for a discount at the ticket counter FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 1．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 2．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．ask for help B．start the alarm bells C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 3．________ is the area where the students study. A．Assembly Hall B．Block A C．Block B D．Block C 4．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in the playing field B．in the administration office C．in another block D．in the sports hall 5．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 6．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To examine the stairs and the playing field. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To lead your students out of the building. Sunday Tonight, Mom called for a “house meeting”. She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons. Well, it was totally out of my expectation. She is always there when I get home from school, and that’s the way I like it. But now, we have to make our own dinners and start doing housework. Wednesday The first few nights with Mom away have been a disaster. We tried making our dinner by ourselves. Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. Tuesday “Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task!” Dad shouted and asked me why I didn’t do my job this morning. He said I needed to start being more responsible. I’ve heard it from Dad before. Last summer, our neighbor Ms. Grove, asked me to look after the plants while she went on business. Well, I watered them several times for the first few days and I got busy with other things. Ms. Grove was pretty mad because most of the plants didn’t make it. Thursday Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility. And first he wants me to wake myself up in the morning. That’s actually a real problem. Yesterday was the first day I tried to wake myself up, and it didn’t work out. My alarm clock went off, but the sound just worked its way into my dream. And today didn’t go any better. 1．Greg’s Mom called for a “house meeting” because she decided to ________. A．teach lessons at a school B．return to school to have lessons C．make dinners with us D．start doing housework 2．Greg felt ________ when he knew about Mom’s plan during the “house meeting”. A．proud B．delighted C．surprised D．relaxed 3．Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. “bagged” probably means ________. A．thought about B．were aware of C．depended on D．gave up 4．What’s Greg’s task at home? A．Taking out the rubbish. B．Cleaning the house up. C．Looking after the plants. D．Waking others up. 5．From the passage, we can learn that Greg’s Dad expected him to ________. A．build up self-confidence B．become more responsible C．make friends with neighbors D．put up early in the morning 6．The passage is probably taken from ________. A．a science magazine B．a schedule C．a news report D．a diary Once upon a time, there was a woman in one of the many kingdoms that made up ancient China. She was a very special woman. She told the best stories! She was married to the emperor. She was, in fact, his favorite wife. The emperor loved her stories. He loved his wife. Sadly, one day, the emperor’s wife became ill and died. Everyone thought the emperor would soon find another favorite among his wives. But the emperor was very sad. He spent more and more time in his garden, less and less time caring for the needs of his people. Everyone in the kingdom was worried. They were afraid that another clan (宗族) might hear that their emperor had become weak. One day, a priest passed some children playing with their dolls. The dolls made dancing shadows on the wall of the city. This inspired the priest. He knew the stories the emperor’s wife used to tell. What if he could bring those stories to life? The priest made a puppet out of bits of clay. He painted the puppet to look somewhat like the emperor’s wife. When the puppet was finished, the priest slipped into the emperor’s garden, carrying his puppet, a candle, and a curtain. He placed his candle, his puppet, and himself behind the curtain. He waited for the emperor to appear. It was the dancing shadow that drew the emperor’s eyes. The emperor was no longer sad and afterwards he was busy caring for his kingdom. That is how shadow puppets first began. 1．What kind of article is it? A．An argumentation B．an exposition C．a narration D．practical writing 2．Why was the emperor’s wife special? A．She was from a powerful kingdom. B．She told many good stories. C．She was very beautiful. D．She was badly ill. 3．After his wife’s death, everyone wanted the emperor to ________. A．find another favourite B．spend more time in remembering his wife C．care for his country and people D．attack another nearby clan 4．What’s meaning of the underlined word? A．made B．surprised C．frightened D．gave somebody an idea 5．The priest was inspired by ________ to solve his problem. A．the emperor’s beautiful garden B．the emperor’s dead life C．his favourite story D．children’s playing dolls 6．The passage mainly tells us the ________ of shadow puppets. A．origin B．development C．effect D．meaning Years ago, I lived in a building in a large city. The building next door was only a few feet away from mine. There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met, yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading. After several months had gone by, I began to notice that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself, “I wonder why that woman doesn’t wash her window. It really looks terrible.” One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside. Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen. Her window was clean! Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window. That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)? From then on, whenever I wanted to judge someone, I asked myself first, “Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?” Then I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see others’ world more clearly. 1．The woman did some _________ each afternoon. A．sewing B．reading C．sewing or reading D．cleaning 2．The writer couldn’t see everything clearly through the window because ________. A．the woman’s window was dirty B．his window was dirty C．the woman lived far away D．he was near-sighted 3．After the writer finished the cleaning, he was surprised to find that _________. A．the woman was sitting by her window B．the woman’s window was still dirty C．the woman was cleaning her window D．the woman’s window was clean 4．The underlined part “it dawned on me” in paragraph 5 probably means _________. A．I began to understand it B．it cheered me up C．I could see myself through the window D．it made me sad 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Both the woman and the writer lived in a small town. B．The writer often cleaned the windows. C．Both the woman and the writer worked as cleaners. D．The writer never met the woman. 6．From the passage, we can learn that ________. 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Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 200 1．All the information about the writer must be included except his/her ________. A．school name B．e-mail address C．year of birth D．telephone number 2．Who do you think will write articles for School Life? A．Students who are interested in writing. B．Teachers who love writing and taking photos. C．Parents who wish their kids to be popular writers. D．Readers who had a happy time in their childhood. 3．What is required for the articles wanted according to the passage? A．They must be fully created by the writers themselves. B．They must be typed in single apace and on both sides. C．They must be provided with photos and descriptions. D．They must be sent with the copies of the texts and pictures. 4．According to the passage, you can send your articles ________. A．within 3 weeks B．all summer C．all the year round D．during the whole term 5．When will you receive a copy of School Life and a special gift? A．When the article is typewritten. B．When copies of your text, pictures or photos are kept. C．When your work is completely original. D．When your article is chosen. 6．How many ways can you find in the passage to contact School Life? A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4 Making words with movement International Day of Sign Languages is on 23 September. What is sign language? Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing. There is no one universal sign language. Different countries have their own. There are around 300 sign languages in the world. The most common in the UK is British Sign Language (BSL). Like spoken languages, sign languages grow and change. Signs can stand for whole ideas. They can also stand for individual letters or words. Who uses it? Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life. They call themselves “Deaf” with a capital “D”. It is an important part of their identity. The history of sign language The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC． But historians believe it may be even older than spoken language. Native Americans have used a sign language called Hand Talk. It has even been taught to animals. In the 1970s, a gorilla named Koko learned signs for hundreds of words. Scientists say Koko asked for a kitten for Christmas using sign language. In the UK, the earliest known use of sign language was at a wedding in 1576. And the first school opened for deaf children in Scotland in 1760. Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 1．According to the passage, sign language mainly use ________. A．speaking or writing B．whole ideas, individual letters or words C．facial expressions, hand movements and body language D．all of the above 2．What does the underlined word impairments most likely mean in the sentence? A．improvements B．abilities C．strengths D．problems 3．How many sign languages are there in the world, according to the passage? A．Around 300. B．1760. C．Hundreds. D．1576. 4．Which of the following is true about the history of sign language? A．It dates back to the 5th century BC． B．It was invented in the 1970s. C．It was first used in Scotland. D．It has only been used by Native Americans. 5．What can be inferred (推断) about sign language before the 1970s in the UK? A．It was used only by animals like Koko. B．It was not known to people in the UK. C．It was taught in schools as the main form of communication. D．It was not encouraged, and most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of sign language in modern society. B．The importance and history of sign language. C．How to learn sign language quickly. D．The different types of animals that use sign language. Sturtin Hostel We offer beautiful views. 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Students provide own food but all cleaning services offered. Please bring your own bed things. Tel: 59768339   Mr. Tyler 1．The four texts above are most probably_________. A．reviews B．surveys C．invitations D．advertisements 2．If you are interested in sports, you can choose________. A．Banbury House B．Three seasons C．Sturtin Hostel D．First Shop 3．Which number would you call if you want to live near the city center? A．59768339 B．59759876 C．59787633 D．59226600 4．Which of the following is NOT correct about the First Shop? A．Students must pay for all washing and cleaning services. B．It has large canteen and three bathrooms on each floor. C．The First Shop is far away from the underground station. D．It can offer help in finding a suitable person to share a room with. 5．The underlined word “accommodation” in the texts probably means “a place to________”. A．live B．work C．study D．play 6．The articles above are mainly for________. A．families B．students C．foreign visitors D．shop owners Seeing Without Looking I was born with a rare eye disease called Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (一种遗传性视网膜疾病). Because of it, my eyesight is very poor. I can sense light and tell if something is in front of me, but that’s about it. The disease also makes my eyes extremely sensitive to sunlight. Whenever I go outside, I have to wear very dark sunglasses. Ever since I was little, my biggest challenge has been trying to fit in with people who can see the world clearly. In school, I had a hard time playing games or doing group activities with the other students. Because of my poor eyesight, I was often left behind while my classmates moved on. Things finally began to look up in Grade 3. That year, I was introduced to my first piece of assistive technology. It’s a screen reader called JAWS. When a website is designed to work with it, the screen reader can detect everything on the page and read it aloud. That was a game-changer for people like me. These days, I depend on VoiceOver. This screen reader is built into every Apple device. Thanks to VoiceOver, I’ve been able to explore many parts of the digital world. I can text and email friends and family. I can also listen to my favorite songs online, shop on Amazon and edit documents. Without a screen reader, all of that would have been out of reach. I have benefited greatly from assistive technology. However, I still see room for improvement. Many apps and websites are not designed to work well with screen readers. I hope more developers will become aware of the needs of users like me. The digital world should be a place where everyone can belong. 1．We can learn from the article that the author ________. A．has never attended school B．became blind when he was a little boy C．has suffered from poor eyesight since birth D．cannot see things clearly except when he is outdoors 2．The title of the article is “Seeing Without Looking.” The author sees by ________ instead. A．reading B．touching C．listening D．smelling 3．According to the article, VoiceOver is the name of a(n) ________. A．Apple device B．screen reader C．special screen D．tech company 4．According to the article, with the help of assistive technology, the author is now able to ________. ① shop online    ② watch movies    ③ develop new apps    ④ contact friends by email A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 5．In the last paragraph, the author complains that ________. A．some screen readers are too expensive B．some screen readers are not very user-friendly C．some assistive technology is only available on Apple devices D．some apps and websites are not well-designed for screen reader users 6．By writing this article, the author mainly wanted to ________. A．compare JAWS and VoiceOver B．explain how screen readers work C．complain about how difficult his life is D．show how screen readers have changed his life Charles Darwin was a British scientist. He lived from 1809 to 1882. He studied plants and animals and did many experiments. Darwin’s work on insectivorous plants began by accident. While on holiday in the summer of 1860, staying with his wife’s relatives in Hartfield. Sussex, he went for long walks in the forest and became curious about the common sundew (茅膏菜). Darwin’s Diary Can plants kill flies? I found some sundew plants with many insects on them. I decided to examine them more carefully. I examined 12 plants and found 31 dead insects, or parts of their bodies. Some leaves caught several insects. The sundew plant caught flies much more often than other insects. I want to do some experiments. I don’t know what I’ll find out. Experiment 1 I put several items in the center of each leaf. The “tentacles” always moved toward the items. The speed was not always the same. Why? Experiment 2 I found a leaf with a fly on it. The fly could not escape. The fly was on one side of the leaf. The tentacles on that side closed around the fly and killed it. The tentacles on the other side of the leaf never moved! Experiment 3 I put a dead fly in the center of a leaf. The next morning, the leaf was closed. It opened again five days later. There was ________. 1．“Insectivorous plants” refer to plants that ________. A．protect insects B．are eaten by insects C．feed on insects D．are afraid of insects 2．On the page in Darwin’s diary, he did ________ experiments. A．two B．three C．twelve D．thirty-one 3．In this drawing (see the picture on the right) from the diary, the plant’s “tentacles” are ________. A．a B．b C．c D．a & c 4．The experiments Darwin recorded on the page in his diary were all about the ________. A．flies B．insects C．plants D．tentacles 5．Fill in the blank at the end of the diary with the best answer: There was ________. A．a dying fly B．a dead fly C．a living fly D．no fly 6．From the experiments, Darwin learned that ________. A．a sundew plant could catch insects that were bigger than itself B．sundews could finish eating an insect in one day C．sundew tentacles all moved at the same speed D．sundew plants ate both living and dead insects 重难语篇提升练5篇 Choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案） Running a marathon is not easy. It takes hard work, practice, and patience. To run a marathon, you have to run 26.2 miles on foot! 26.2 miles is the same as running the length of a football field more than 460 times. It takes most people four or five hours to finish. In 2013, the world’s fastest marathon runner finished the race in 2:03:23. Imagine running for over two hours without a break! By the age of 30, Lea Tambellini had run more than five marathons and had no plans to stop. She had always been an athlete. When she was 14 in high school, she swam on her school’s swim team and began to train for the relay race. Her mum and dad ran marathons, and when she was 22, they helped her train for her first marathon. Lea’s first marathon took place in Ohio, which was called “The Flying Pig”. “I was very nervous,” she said, “but I had my mum there, so that helped.” Running the race was hard, but the hardest part was when she ran past a cookie factory and smelled cookies at mile 18. “I just wanted to be done,” she said. “I was spent, but my mum kept me going. It was already her 15th marathon.” The word “marathon” comes from a Greek legend. In the legend, a brave soldier ran all the way from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, Greece to tell everyone the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians (波斯人). It is said that he ran the entire way without stopping—a distance equal to a modern marathon. Today, thousands of people run marathons every year. Runners train for months to get ready. To prepare for one of the marathons, Lea ran four to five times every week. On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But at weekends she ran long distances—13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles! “I don’t mind training because I get excited about working toward something. And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together. But it does take a lot of time.” Running a marathon is a great achievement. “It’s a great feeling of accomplishment and nothing feels as wonderful as reaching my goal when I cross the finish line,” Lea explained. “I can’t wait for the next one!” 1．It usually takes most people ________ hours to finish a marathon. A．two or three B．two C．four or five D． over five 2．Lea felt ________ when she ran her first marathon “The Flying Pig”. A．bored B．nervous C．excited D．tired 3．The underlined word “spent” most likely means _________. A．used money B．tired out C．passed time D．wasted energy 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lea started training for marathons when she was 14 years old. B．Lea’s parents had never run a marathon before her first race. C．The name “marathon” comes from a story about a Roman soldier. D．Lea’s weekend training runs were longer than her weekday runs. 5．From Lea’s words about training, we can infer that _________. A．she finds training boring and lonely B．she values teamwork and shared goals C．she thinks training takes too much time D．she prefers training alone to running with others 6．The main purpose of this passage is to _________. A．explain the history of marathon running B．describe how to train for a marathon properly C．tell about Lea’s marathon experiences and the meaning of marathons D．convince readers to participate in marathon races Have you ever shouted at your computer because it wasn’t working? Of course, your computer can’t “shout” back. But AI researchers have been working on computers that can argue and perhaps even win debates with humans. IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater. It can debate with people in front of a live audience. After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument. Testing on the system began in 2019. When it debated with Harish Natarajan, a professional debater who holds the world record for the most debate competition victories. The topic was about subsidizing preschool (资助幼儿园) and Project Debater argued to support this idea. Although Project Debater lost the debate in the end, the audience said it performed very well. Interestingly, 58 percent of the audience said that Project Debater increased their knowledge about the topic—only 20 percent said the same about Natarajan. According to Scientific American, results show that the system is able to form logical statements (有逻辑的陈述). However, ________. Their goal is to help humans make better decisions, according to Ranit Aharanoy, manager of the Project Debater team. “It can debate both sides, so it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision.” Aharanoy said. Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future. 1．According to paragraph 2, which one below is not the way of Project Debater working? A．It writes ideas that can support its own argument. B．It listens to its opponent’s arguments. C．It searches online articles. D．It debates with its opponent. 2．In the debate with Harish Natarajan in paragraph 3, Project Debater ______. A．argued to support subsidizing preschool B．won the debate in the end C．set a world debating record D．often argued against itself 3．Which of the following can be put in “______”? A．forming logical statements is not easy B．some people didn’t believe Project Debater C．they can develop better system D．winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal 4．With Project Debater, we might ______. A．make better decisions while solving problems B．never make mistakes when dealing with problems C．have fewer augments while solving problems D．lean how to form logical statements in arguments 5．The underlined word “it” refers to ? A．Project Debater team. B．The new AI system. C．The logical statement. D．The wider view. 6．What is the author’s attitude to the Project Debater? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．We don’t know. D．Negative. Mandarin Connects My Children to Their Heritage Growing up in America as a child of first-generation Chinese immigrants, I was used to straddling (横跨) two worlds. But as I grew older, the Chinese side lost ground, inch by inch. While I happily accepted the bills in red envelopes that adults gave to children for Lunar New Year, I didn’t feel connected to the culture. Before my children were born, I had already decided that I would teach them Mandarin. I felt that they ought to be able to speak the language of their grandparents, the first language their mother encountered. Parenting books advised narrating your actions while with your baby, so I started digging out long-buried words: “ball,” “eat,” “sleep,” “play.” However, as this exercise continued, the gaps in my Mandarin became more obvious. One morning, when my daughter asked “What is the word for ‘arm’?” I panicked. Had I already reached the boundaries (边界) of my knowledge? Luckily, these days the ready availability of Chinese language media—from books to television shows to music—is a much-needed tool to parents like me. The first time I stepped into the local library in my Bay Area hometown, I was amazed to find a well-stocked (贮藏量多的) Chinese section. The tale of the Monkey King immediately caught my daughter’s imagination. When I see my son chat with his grandfather in Mandarin or when my daughter insists on fish for Lunar New Year, the time spent reading all those books closely feels well-spent. My youngest child recited Li Bai’s “________” for the Moon Festival performance at his preschool last fall. For generations of Chinese children, it’s the first piece of literature they memorize. It’s trotted out (翻出) for all occasions. My son’s voice rang out with confidence and his arms swept up to indicate the moon above. Joy and wonder fell on my father’s face as he listened to the familiar verses from the mouth of his grandson: verses that had been spoken by my father and my grandparents when they were students in China, and by countless boys and girls before that. 1．We can learn from the first paragraph that the author ________. A．was brought up in an all-English environment B．once lost her sense of belonging to Chinese culture C．was deeply attracted by Chinese culture when she was a child D．preferred Lunar New Year to any other festival 2．The underlined word panicked means “________”. A．happy B．anxious C．excited D．pathetic 3．According to the article, how did the author teach her children Mandarin? ① By sending them to a Chinese school in the Bay Area. ② By bringing them to the local library to read Chinese books. ③ By speaking the words of her actions in Mandarin while with them. ④ By making use of Chinese language media, such as books, television shows and music. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．According to the article, when she realized that her children were very interested in Chinese culture, the author ________. A．felt reconnected to Chinese culture B．was full of hope for the inheritance (继承) of Chinese culture C．thought of her own experience of learning Chinese as n child D．felt that all her efforts to teach them Mandarin had been worth it 5．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．Mount Heaven’s Gate Viewed from A far B．Sitting Alone in face of Peak Jingting C．To Wang Lun Who Comes to Bid Me Farewell D．Thoughts on a Silent Night 6．What’s the main idea of this article? A．Language plays an important role in passing down family traditions. B．Language and culture are capable of connecting people throughout time and space. C．Learning Chinese poems is a great way to deepen your knowledge of the Chinese language. D．Knowing the Chinese language will provide you with a better understanding of Chinese culture. Emperor penguins (帝企鹅) are the largest penguins on Earth. Each adult is over a meter tall, and can weigh up to 40 kilograms. For many months each year, emperors live near the sea. Thousands of them eat and hunt together like a big family. However, in May, each colony moves many kilometers from the water. There, each mother penguin lays just one egg. Then all the hungry mothers must walk back to the ocean to find food. The father penguins put their eggs on top of their feet, under a special piece of skin. Sharing the Work For two months, the father penguins keep the eggs safe and warm. They do this through some of the coldest weather conditions. By July, it is winter in Antarctica (南极). Most animals leave for warmer places, but the father penguins stay. In this time, without food, a father penguin can lose almost half of his body weight. New Life By August, the babies begin to hatch! The mother penguin returns just in time to see her baby come out of its egg. The chick is then moved to her brood pouch (育儿袋). This can be difficult. If the chick falls, it can freeze quickly. Over the next few months, penguin parents take turns going to the ocean for food. They each make the trip several times, bringing back food for the chick. The chick grows quickly and is always hungry. Into the Water By December, winter is ending. The chick is five months old and can live on its own. Soon it enters the water for the first time. It will swim and eat until next April, and then return here. After a few more years, it, too, will start its own family. 1．Which of the following things happens first? A．The baby penguin is born. B．The adult penguins walk away from the ocean. C．The mother penguin goes finding food. D．The father penguin loses its weight. 2．The underline word “colony” in the text means “________ of animals”. A．a group B．a few C．a pair D．a kind 3．How long does the father penguin look after the egg without the mother penguin? A．One month. B．Two months. C．Three months. D．Four months. 4．What will probably happen if the chick falls onto the ice? A．Another penguin will take the chick. B．The father penguin cannot go to find food. C．The chick will die because of the cold. D．The parent penguin will leave it alone. 5．Where will the chick probably return to next May? A．The place where it is much colder. B．The place where it grew up. C．The place where it learned to swim. D．The place where it could hunt. 6．A good title for this passage would be “________”. A．Types of Penguins Around the World B．Penguins’ Trip to the Sea C．Emperor Penguins and Global Warming D．A Study of Penguin Families App Downloads for Your Phone ________ Apps Meow Talk GET 6,000+Ratings 4.2 ★★★★☆ This app recognizes different sounds a cat makes and offers English translations of them. For example, one type of sound might mean “feed me” while another could be translated “let me outside”. The app can use machine learning to improve at recognizing a cat’s sounds. In other words, the app can be tailored to YOUR cat. This is important because cats do not all have a shared language, but individual cats often use certain sounds to mean certain things.James:  ★★★★☆    2 days ago The translation makes sense. But I hope Meow Talk could connect to a smart collar in the near future. In this way, it would hear the cat meow and play the translation out loud. Heart Dog GET 700+Ratings 3.8 ★★★★☆ The app connects to a monitor which you can put on your dog. The monitor is used to take note of your dog’s heart rate. Like humans, dogs’ heart rates go up when they are excited or stressed. On the app, you can see when and how long your dog is excited or relaxed. The app helps owners understand their pets’ feelings better.Lisa:  ★★☆☆☆     4 hours ago The only thing that makes my dog upset is the heavy heart rate monitor. Find more... It helps you to effortlessly train your parrot to speak or sing, using your own voice or even your saved favourite songs. 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