题型专题04 阅读补全之说明文专训（全国通用）——备战2026年中考英语一轮满分引擎复习册

目录 专题一：单词短语抢先记 2 01 单词 2 02 短语 5 专题二：常考题型过关练 8 01 必练基础题 8 02 能力提升题 21 03 高分冲刺题 37 专题一：单词短语抢先记 （注：单词短语抢先记所有单词及短语均来自于本文档语篇） 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 01 单词 1. comic /ˈkɒmɪk/ - 连环漫画 2. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/ - 角色 3. horizontal /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/ - 水平的 4. technique /tekˈniːk/ - 技巧 5. punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ - 惩罚 6. violence /ˈvaɪələns/ - 暴力 7. threat /θret/ - 威胁 8. gesture /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ - 手势 9. fist-and-palm salute - 拱手礼 10. bow /baʊ/ - 鞠躬 11. occasion /əˈkeɪʒn/ - 场合 12. dynasty /ˈdɪnəsti/ - 朝代 13. weapon /ˈwepən/ - 武器 14. chest /tʃest/ - 胸部 15. brow /braʊ/ - 额头 16. communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ - 交流 17. ultrasound /ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/ - 超声波 18. society /səˈsaɪəti/ - 社会 19. organization /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ - 组织 20. confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ - 自信 21. attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ - 态度 22. succeed /səkˈsiːd/ - 成功 23. suggestion /səˈdʒestʃən/ - 建议 24. valuable /ˈvæljuəbl/ - 有价值的 25. comfort zone - 舒适区 26. familiar /fəˈmɪliə(r)/ - 熟悉的 27. self-discovery - 自我发现 28. journey /ˈdʒɜːni/ - 旅程 29. adventure /ədˈventʃə(r)/ - 冒险 30. topic /ˈtɒpɪk/ - 话题 31. unfairness /ʌnˈfeənəs/ - 不公平 32. demon /ˈdiːmən/ - 恶魔 33. dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ - 危险的 34. meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/ - 有意义的 35. powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ - 强大的 36. cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ - 文化的 37. achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ - 成就 38. praise /preɪz/ - 表扬 39. master /ˈmɑːstə(r)/ - 掌握 40. challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ - 挑战 41. communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ - 沟通 42. bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ - 双语的 43. influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ - 影响 44. distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ - 分心 45. advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ - 优势 46. open-minded - 思想开放的 47. respect /rɪˈspekt/ - 尊重 48. handwriting /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/ - 书写 49. capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ - 大写字母 50. properly /ˈprɒpəli/ - 正确地 51. mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ - 错误 52. improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ - 提高 53. concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/ - 专注 54. memory /ˈmeməri/ - 记忆 55. sharp /ʃɑːp/ - 敏锐的 56. fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ - 疲劳 57. seasonal /ˈsiːzənl/ - 季节性的 58. pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/ - 压力 59. reduce /rɪˈdjuːs/ - 减少 60. instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/ - 乐器 61. musician /mjuˈzɪʃn/ - 音乐家 62. ability /əˈbɪləti/ - 能力 63. concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ - 集中 64. patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/ - 耐心的 65. manner /ˈmænə(r)/ - 礼仪 66. impression /ɪmˈpreʃn/ - 印象 67. disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ - 打扰 68. chew /tʃuː/ - 咀嚼 69. swallow /ˈswɒləʊ/ - 吞咽 70. relationship /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/ - 关系 71. teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ - 青少年 72. tip /tɪp/ - 建议 73. trash /træʃ/ - 垃圾 74. goal /ɡəʊl/ - 目标 75. allow /əˈlaʊ/ - 允许 76. experience /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ - 经验 77. successful /səkˈsesfl/ - 成功的 78. imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ - 想象 79. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ - 实现 80. research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ - 研究 81. review /rɪˈvjuː/ - 复习 82. chemical /ˈkemɪkl/ - 化学物质 83. immune system - 免疫系统 84. disease /dɪˈziːz/ - 疾病 85. cigarette /ˌsɪɡəˈret/ - 香烟 86. endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ - 濒危的 87. language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ - 语言 88. disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ - 消失 89. globalization /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ -全球化 90. communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ -沟通 91. misunderstand /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd/ - 误解 92. translation /trænsˈleɪʃn/ - 翻译 93. valuable /ˈvæljuəbl/ - 宝贵的 94. favor /ˈfeɪvə(r)/ - 帮忙 95. positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/ - 积极的 96. response /rɪˈspɒns/ - 回应 97. sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(r)/ - 真诚的 98. respect /rɪˈspekt/ - 尊重 99. refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ - 拒绝 100. politely /pəˈlaɪtli/ - 礼貌地 101. body language - 肢体语言 102. contact /ˈkɒntækt/ - 接触 103. deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ - 传递 104. accurate /ˈækjərət/ - 精准的 105. meditation /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ - 冥想 106. regular /ˈreɡjələ(r)/ - 定期的 107. increase /ɪnˈkriːs/ - 增加 108. single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ - 单一的 109. avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ - 避免 110. sugary /ˈʃʊɡəri/ - 含糖的 111. crossword /ˈkrɒswɜːd/ - 填字游戏 112. muscle /ˈmʌsl/ - 肌肉 113. spread /spred/ - 传播 114. comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ - 安慰 115. festival /ˈfestɪvl/ - 节日 116. international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl/ - 国际的 117. experienced /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/ - 有经验的 118. design /dɪˈzaɪn/ - 设计 119. traditional /trəˈdɪʃənl/ - 传统的 120. capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ - 首都 121. intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ - 无形的 122. cultural heritage - 文化遗产 123. landmark /ˈlændmɑːk/ - 地标 124. symbol /ˈsɪmbl/ - 象征 125. hongbao /hɒŋˈbaʊ/ - 红包 126. envelope /ˈenvələʊp/ - 信封 127. decoration /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/ - 装饰 128. empty /ˈempti/ - 空的 129. wedding /ˈwedɪŋ/ - 婚礼 130. occasion /əˈkeɪʒn/ - 场合 131. electronic /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ - 电子的 132. gift /ɡɪft/ - 礼物 133. custom /ˈkʌstəm/ - 习俗 134. gifter /ˈɡɪftə(r)/ - 送礼者 135. giftee /ɡɪfˈtiː/ - 收礼者 136. direct /dəˈrekt/ - 直接的 137. uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/ - 不舒服的 138. receiver /rɪˈsiːvə(r)/ - 接收者 139. local /ˈləʊkl/ - 当地的 140. mask /mɑːsk/ - 口罩 141. virus /ˈvaɪrəs/ - 病毒 142. QR code - 二维码 143. manner /ˈmænə(r)/ - 方式 144. serving chopsticks - 公筷 145. survive /səˈvaɪv/ - 生存 146. overcome /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ - 克服 147. choice /tʃɔɪs/ - 选择 148. reaction /riˈækʃn/ - 反应 149. solution /səˈluːʃn/ - 解决方案 150. uncontrollable /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbl/ - 不可控的 151. bottom line - 底线 152. attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ - 态度 153. thunder /ˈθʌndə(r)/ - 雷声 154. aspect /ˈæspekt/ - 方面 155. rule /ruːl/ - 规则 156. greet /ɡriːt/ - 打招呼 157. polite /pəˈlaɪt/ - 有礼貌的 158. bowl /bəʊl/ - 碗 159. similar /ˈsɪmələ(r)/ - 相似的 160. kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ - 善意 161. champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ - 冠军 162. young /jʌŋ/ - 年轻的 163. medal /ˈmedl/ - 奖牌 164. attention /əˈtenʃn/ - 注意力 165. regret /rɪˈɡret/ - 后悔 166. interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ - 面试 167. competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/ - 竞争的 168. broadcast /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/ - 广播 169. forecast /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ - 预测 170. meteorologist /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/ - 气象学家 171. scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ - 科学的 172. condition /kənˈdɪʃn/ - 条件 173. rainbow /ˈreɪnbəʊ/ - 彩虹 174. drop /drɒp/ - 下降 175. pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/ - 压力 176. term /tɜːm/ - 学期 177. advice /ədˈvaɪs/ - 建议 178. scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ - 科学家 179. average /ˈævərɪdʒ/ - 平均的 180. athlete /ˈæθliːt/ - 运动员 181. vocabulary /vəˈkæbjələri/ - 词汇 182. grammar /ˈɡræmə(r)/ - 语法 183. space /speɪs/ - 空间 184. marathon /ˈmærəθən/ - 马拉松 185. physical /ˈfɪzɪkl/ - 身体的 186. mental /ˈmentl/ - 心理的 187. section /ˈsekʃn/ - 部分 188. mark /mɑːk/ - 分数 189. rush /rʌʃ/ - 匆忙 190. readable /ˈriːdəbl/ - 可读的 191. expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/ - 表达 192. punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ - 惩罚 193. action /ˈækʃn/ - 行动 194. common /ˈkɒmən/ - 常见的 195. imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ - 想象 196. control /kənˈtrəʊl/ - 控制 197. extremely /ɪkˈstriːmli/ - 极其 198. show off - 炫耀 199. repair /rɪˈpeə(r)/ - 修理 200. similar /ˈsɪmələ(r)/ - 相似的 02 短语 1. comic books - 连环漫画书 2. make up of - 由……组成 3. be considered to - 被认为是 4. become popular - 变得流行 5. deal with - 处理 6. break rules - 违反规则 7. family rules - 家规 8. have a better effect on - 对……有更好的影响 9. feel guilty - 感到内疚 10. under a lot of pressure - 压力很大 11. social situations - 社交场合 12. fist-and-palm salute - 拱手礼 13. for centuries - 几个世纪以来 14. be known as - 被称为 15. attend someone's wedding ceremony - 参加某人的婚礼 16. have a history of - 有……的历史 17. in front of - 在……前面 18. each other - 彼此 19. be proud of - 为……骄傲 20. get out of - 走出 21. comfort zone - 舒适区 22. rock climbing - 攀岩 23. have a chance to - 有机会 24. as soon as possible - 尽快 25. go through - 经历 26. take by storm - 风靡一时 27. hot topic - 热门话题 28. fight against - 对抗 29. give up - 放弃 30. be filled with - 充满 31. be popular with - 受……欢迎 32. not only...but also... - 不仅……而且…… 33. box office - 票房 34. receive high praise - 受到高度赞扬 35. second language - 第二语言 36. communicate with - 与……交流 37. engage in - 参与 38. pay attention - 注意 39. as a result - 结果 40. focus on - 专注于 41. open-minded - 思想开放的 42. ask for directions - 问路 43. far more useful - 有用得多 44. English handwriting - 英语书写 45. make sure - 确保 46. slow down - 放慢 47. make mistakes - 犯错 48. hold your pencil - 握笔 49. draw pictures - 画画 50. seasonal fatigue - 季节性疲劳 51. do harm to - 对……有害 52. keep in touch with - 与……保持联系 53. go to bed - 睡觉 54. be low on - 缺乏 55. comb your hair - 梳头 56. according to - 根据 57. do good to - 对……有好处 58. all in all - 总之 59. musical instrument - 乐器 60. hearing ability - 听力能力 61. pay attention to - 注意 62. focus on - 专注于 63. lead to - 导致 64. get better - 好转 65. table manners - 餐桌礼仪 66. leave a great impression - 留下好印象 67. on silent - 静音 68. pass to - 递给 69. make a noise - 发出噪音 70. clean up - 清理 71. get along with - 与……相处 72. listen to - 听 73. do your part - 尽你的一份力 74. share your life - 分享你的生活 75. show your love - 表达你的爱 76. set goals - 设定目标 77. allow to - 允许 78. be likely to - 可能 79. write down - 写下 80. breathing in - 吸入 81. immune system - 免疫系统 82. second-hand smoke - 二手烟 83. stay away from - 远离 84. endangered animals - 濒危动物 85. die out - 灭绝 86. be deeply connected - 紧密相连 87. ask for favors - 请求帮忙 88. get a positive response - 得到积极回应 89. go out of one's way - 特地 90. choose your words carefully - 措辞谨慎 91. explain the situation - 解释情况 92. in return - 作为回报 93. body language - 肢体语言 94. pay enough attention to - 足够注意 95. actions speak louder than words - 行动胜于言语 96. make eye contact - 眼神交流 97. deliver messages - 传递信息 98. improve memory - 提高记忆力 99. regular exercise - 定期锻炼 100. short-term memory - 短期记忆 101. keep...in good condition - 保持良好状态 102. brain training - 脑力训练 103. go a long way - 大有帮助 104. make a difference - 产生影响 105. take part in - 参加 106. be known for - 以……闻名 107. feel cold - 感到冷 108. northern lights - 北极光 109. contribute to - 为……做贡献 110. be responsible for - 对……负责 111. solve problems - 解决问题 112. make an effort - 努力 113. fossil fuel - 化石燃料 114. electric vehicles - 电动车 115. take a leading role - 起主导作用 116. charging stations - 充电站 117. play a role in - 在……中起作用 118. brain development - 大脑发育 119. be short of - 缺乏 120. a amount of - 大量的 121. limit the use of - 限制使用 122. traditional Chinese dress - 中国传统服饰 123. grow popular - 变得流行 124. get its name - 得名 125. be suitable for - 适合 126. find ideas from - 从……获取灵感 127. language learning - 语言学习 128. practice speaking - 练习口语 129. guess the meaning - 猜测意思 130. body language - 肢体语言 131. lose hope - 失去希望 132. give up - 放弃 133. spend time - 花时间 134. learn English - 学习英语 135. listen to the broadcast - 听广播 136. tell someone - 告诉某人 137. look up - 查阅 138. make a conversation - 进行对话 139. share experiences - 分享经历 140. writing about your day - 写日记 141. improve your English - 提高英语 142. running a marathon - 跑马拉松 143. do your best - 尽力 144. get prepared for - 为……做准备 145. pay attention - 注意 146. hand in the test paper - 交卷 147. face the music - 面对现实 148. deal with - 处理 149. show off - 炫耀 150. lose control of - 失去控制 151. make your bed - 自作自受 152. the history of - ……的历史 153. learn to grow - 学会种植 154. be sensitive to - 对……敏感 155. exchange goods for - 以物换物 156. bring to - 带到 157. the popularity of - ……的流行 158. learn more about - 了解更多 159. shake hands - 握手 160. make fist and palm salute - 行拱手礼 161. stand at attention - 立正 162. bend down - 弯腰 专题二：常考题型过关练 01 必练基础题 Passage 1 Do you like to read comic (连环漫画) books? Even if you have never read an actual comic book, you probably know some characters from comic books. Do you know Captain America? How about Spiderman? Do you recognize Thor and Loki? Have you ever watched Superman? 1 A comic book is a book made up of a series of pictures. The art and words are called “comic”, but that doesn’t always mean “funny”. 2 Rodolphe Topffer was a teacher, but he also developed several comic strips (连环漫画) which were published in 1827 in different places. These were all drawn carefully by hand. 3 Topffer wrote in horizontal (水平的) blocks in his own handwriting. This became the standard. 4 Here, artists loved the idea and developed the technique (技巧) of using travel notes in their comics, which were always popular. The French also took part in strip comics, while there were still others who stuck to single comics that were going down the page in the book — instead of horizontal. Comics started to become popular in the 20th century. 5 Comic strip artists have often used art to “make fun” of very serious subjects. Even when they were not “making fun”, they used the comics and the characters to deal with serious topics. Comic books continue to be popular, but over time, many of their characters have also been pictured in television shows and movies. A．Other artists don’t like comic strips. B．Sometimes the comics are more serious. C．Comic strips became popular in France. D．All of these characters started in comic books. E．He is considered to be the father of the comic strip. F．More people started reading comics on their phones. G．It was the time when they could be printed in large numbers. Passage 2 1 When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren’t included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule — what the punishment will be. 2 For example, if you find your son smoking, you may limit his social activities for two weeks. 3 A study shows that the most popular punishment is to limit kids’ TV time. It’s understandable that you’ll be angry when rules are broken. 4 Sharing your feelings of anger, disappointment or sadness with your kids can have a better effect on them. Try to do that. When your kids know what they have done has made you sad, they will feel guilty. When they know their actions influence you greatly, they will obey rules better. 5 If your rules or ways of punishment make them unhappy or under a lot of pressure, are they helpful? A．Kids will not obey the rules. B．Rules are made to help your kids behave better. C．You felt angry when your kids broke the rules. D．Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. E．Punishment is a way to express your anger, but it’s not a very good one. F．Punishments you set should be reasonable, without violence or threat (暴力或威胁). G．You should punish your kids only in ways you have discussed before the rule is broken. Passage 3 Different countries have different manners for social situations. In Mexico, people shake hands when they meet for the first time. In Brazil, people sometimes kiss. In the Republic of Korea, people usually bow. Do you know the Chinese fist-and-palm salute (拱手礼)? It is one of the classic greeting manners in China. 1 The occasions for making a fist-and-palm salute. For centuries, China has been known as “Liyi Zhi Bang”. Nowadays, the Chinese usually shake hands when meeting others, but sometimes they also perform the fist-and-palm salute. 1 People make a fist-and-palm salute when they visit someone during the Spring Festival or attend someone’s wedding ceremony, birthday party, and so on. The history of the fist-and-palm salute. 1 It started in the Western Zhou Dynasty. If people met strangers, they would prepare for a fight if necessary, and hands were always ready for holding weapons (武器). Holding hands together pointed towards themselves, which was a way of expressing kindness. Later it became one of the traditional Chinese greeting manners. 2 How do you make a fist-and-palm salute properly? First, stand at attention. Then, if you are a man, make a right-hand half-fist, and then have the left hand hold the right hand in front of your chest. For a woman, make a left-hand half-fist, and then place the right hand on top of the left hand. Next, look at each other, raise both hands to the brow (额头), and bow. 3 Also, you could say some lucky greeting words to each other three times. A．Now let’s learn more about it. B．When and where do people use it? C．The way to make a fist-and-palm salute. D．The future of the fist-and-palm salute. E．Finally, shake hands toward each other three times. F．The fist-and-palm salute has a history of more than 3, 000 years. G．In many formal events, this gesture is preferred over a handshake. Passage 4 Which kind of animals do you like best? Dogs, cats, lions or another kind? How much do you know about the animals that live with us in the world? 1 Animals are much more than food or pets for humans. Animals are smart. Some of them do very unusual things. 2 For example, chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use sticks to get white ants out of the ground. They even teach each other how to use tools. Scientists find that animals have their own ways to communicate. Did you know dolphins use ultrasound (超声波) to communicate? 3 They also learn to tell the difference between the sound of their own group and that of other groups. Animals have societies, too. Let’s take ants as an example. 4 Some ants are strong enough to fight against enemies (敌人). Some take care of babies. Others go out to look for food. They have organizations that make the group work well. 5 Long ago, people used pigeons (鸽子) to send mail over long distances. Dogs have been best friends to humans since ancient times. Nowadays some dogs are even trained to guide blind people. Dogs also use their noses to search out drugs for the police. A．Birds learn to sing from their parents. B．Animals can help humans in many ways. C．An ant family usually has millions of ants. D．There are about 16,000 kinds of ants in the world. E．Research shows that animals can use tools (工具). F．Do you know that the earth is home to millions of animals? G．Take a look here and you will find amazing stories about them. Passage 5 Confidence (自信) is very important in our life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that more confident people are much happier. They can succeed more easily. But do you know how to be more confident? 1 Speak loudly When you are not confident, you can’t do well in what you want to do. 1 Try to speak aloud so that people can hear you clearly. A high voice can help you become more confident. Play Sports or take up a hobby Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. When you are playing sports, you will be full of confidence. 1 For example, if you like singing, sing as much as you can. It will make you happy and confident, and it can help you make more friends. Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well. 1 You told a joke that made someone laugh. Praise (表扬) yourself for the good things you’ve done. Get rid of (消除) fear Fear comes along with failure. But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life. 1 Try to start again and believe you can do better. A．Here are some suggestions. B．You couldn’t sleep well at night. C．You finished your homework. D．With a confident attitude, you can be rich. E．At the same time, a hobby can make you outgoing. F．Don’t speak in such a low voice that other people can hardly hear. G．Don’t hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Passage 6 People make long journeys to different countries. 1 However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. 2 You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer. This will help you know yourself better. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone (舒适区). It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar (熟悉的) area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. 1 For example, you can go out for difficult rock climbing. This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. 2 It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. 3 As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure. A．They even have a great time during the journeys. B．Some even make their way to space. C．In fact, the self-discovery journey is a life-long task. D．Spend your time in a new environment. E．Find out your most valuable ability. F．Share different cultures with others. G．You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. Passage 7 Have you seen the cartoon Ne Zha 2? It has taken the movie market by storm and become a hot topic. 1 It’s also like a story about how to fight against unfairness. Directed by the famous Jiaozi (Yang Yu), it continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing. In the story, Ne Zha is born as a “demon child (魔童)” because of a mistake made by the gods. People in his village are afraid of him and think he is dangerous. 2 In the movie, he never gives up on himself and continues to fight for what he believes in. Most amazingly, the screen is filled with bright colors and the fighting actions. 3 It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties and value friendship. These themes are popular with both the young and adults. Also, the movie is very meaningful. Ne Zha’s spirit of “defying fate (反抗命运)” shows that he doesn’t accept the unfair fate but wants to write his own life. This shows the main idea of the movie: we have the power to decide who we are. 4 The movie not only brings Chinese culture to the world, but also shows how powerful a well-made movie can be in bridging cultural differences. It’s actually a great achievement in the movie industry. It has broken box office (票房) records. 5 Many praise its perfect mix of Chinese culture and inspiring messages. A．This movie is not just for fun. B．Everyone can truly be in control of himself. C．The cinemas where Ne Zha 2 is shown are modern. D．Besides the actions, Ne Zha 2 teaches important life lessons. E．The director has made several other movies before Ne Zha 2. F．So far, it has also received high praise from home and abroad. G．However, Ne Zha is actually kind-hearted and tries to protect his family and friends. Passage 8 As we all know, it’s challenging to learn a second language. Many students spend years studying to master it. The best part is that you can communicate with people from other countries. 1 When you speak two languages, your brain works harder. It engages more parts of the brain than when you only speak your own language. This extra (额外的) work helps keep your brain healthy and strong. 2 It found that bilinguals (会说双语的人) started to show signs of memory problems much later than those who weren’t. So, learning another language may help keep your brain young for longer. Being bilingual also influences your ability to pay attention. 3 It requires them to move their attention away from the language they aren’t using. As a result, they’re better able to ignore outside distractions (分散注意力的事) and focus more fully on the task at hand. Moreover, learning a second language can make you more open-minded. You learn about different cultures and ways of thinking. 4 If you travel abroad, you can ask for directions, order food or chat with locals without trouble. This can make your trips more interesting and less stressful. 5 Learning a new language isn’t just about talking to more people; it’s about growing as a person. With all these good points, language learning doesn’t seem like such a chore at all! A．Being bilingual makes you smarter. B．A study researched more than 200 elderly people. C．This can help you better understand and respect others. D．Clearly, being bilingual is far more useful than we think. E．Bilingual people often change between two different languages. F．There are many other advantages of learning another language. G．Learning a second language isn’t suitable for everyone. Passage 9 Now students’ English handwriting (书写) gets worse and worse. That makes their teachers feel worried. Is your English handwriting beautiful? 1 Use paper with lines When you write English words or sentences, you can use paper with lines. That will make your handwriting straight. 1 Be sure to fill the lined space completely. And make sure those capital letters (大写字母) are written properly. Slow down If your writing is hard to read, just slow down a little. 1 If you write too quickly, it’s hard for you to stop where you should, and you may make more mistakes easily. 2 When you hold your pencil in the correct way, writing is much better. Some kids press down really hard when they write. That makes the handwriting bad. Try to be relaxed and don’t hold the pencil so hard. Let your writing appear nice and clean. If you do so, people will guess you are a student with a good habit. Draw more pictures 1 While you are drawing pictures, you need to use the skills to control your pencil better. Even though you have no chance to draw at school, you can practice by drawing at home. Handwriting is very important. Imagine you are a famous movie star or a well-known sports player, what do you do when your fans run up to you? Give them your autographs (亲笔签名), of course! A．Hold your pencil right. B．Make sure you can use it. C．We will try to learn English well. D．Drawing can improve your handwriting. E．If not, here are four steps that really work! F．Going slower makes your handwriting clearer. G．Those lines on the paper can help you write words in the right size. Passage 10 Seasonal fatigue (季节性疲劳) is common for everyone. When it comes to a new season, people have to get used to the changes in temperature and air pressure. Usually it’s easy to feel tired or sleepy, especially for students who take lessons in the classroom. This may do harm to their study and exams. 1 . Sometimes, inviting a friend to do sports or daily exercise during the breaks may help. But make sure you still have energy for class after exercising. It’s not only a great way to keep in touch with others, 2 . 3 . Sleeping for seven or eight hours can be helpful. When it is 11 o’clock in the evening, each part of our body starts to rest, which is the time for us to be in bed. So you should plan your time wisely and go to bed on time. Keep drinking water even though you are not thirsty. In the northern part of China, the weather is very dry. When you are low on fluids (液体), 4 . Take in enough fluids, not just water but also water-filled food, such as fruits, vegetables, soup and so on. Combing your hair (梳头发) helps keep awake. According to the traditional Chinese medicine, combing your hair may not only keep your mind active, but also do good to your health. 5 . All in all, there are many advantages to comb your hair more often. A．your body may feel weak B．your mind will be active C．short of sleep is also one of the main reasons of fatigue D．but also a way to make you happy and relaxed E．In some way, combing your hair also helps reduce pressure F．So, it’s good for you to comb your hair often G．So it is important for you to learn how to deal with seasonal fatigue Passage 11 Is there a connection between music and language abilities? According to recent studies, the answer is yes: 1 Here, we will look at two examples: A recent study by the researcher Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person’s hearing ability. 2 The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians were able to hear the talking person more clearly. 3 Think about violinists in an orchestra (管弦乐团). When the violinists play with others, they hear their own instruments and many others, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and pay no attention to the other sounds. In this way, musicians are able to focus on certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise. Schlaug, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke (中风) patients. Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can still sing. 4 Why? Schlaug isn’t sure. Music seems to make different parts of the brain work, including the damaged parts. This might help patients to use those parts of the brain again. Music improves concentration, memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities. 5 Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp (敏锐的) as we get older. Music is not only enjoyable, but also good for us in many other ways. A．It can even help sick people get better. B．Music helps people solve some hearing problems. C．Music improves certain language abilities in the brain. D．The violinists develop their memories by playing the violin. E．Musicians hear better because they learn to pay attention to certain sounds. F．Schlaug was surprised to find that singing words helped his patients to speak. G．In his study, two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room. Passage 12 Whether you’ve been invited to a dinner party or you’re going out to eat, having table manners can leave a great impression (印象) on others. 1 . There are some things that need to be remembered at the dinner table, and then you can enjoy delicious food and have fun with your friends and family members. 2 No one wants to be disturbed (打扰) by a ringing phone. Before you have dinner, put your phone on silent or put it in a pocket. If you get an important phone call, excuse yourself from the table to take it so you don’t disturb anyone else. Pass all food dishes to the right If you’re serving your own food, keep passing dishes around. Once you’ve taken enough food, hand the dish off to the person on your right. 1 If you’d like to eat more, politely ask them to pass you a dish. Chew (咀嚼) slowly with your mouth closed 1 . And it’s a polite behavior to eat food slowly. If you want to say something, finish what’s in your mouth and swallow (咽下) before speaking. Help clean the table at the end of the meal If you’re at a family dinner, you should help to clean up the table. 1 The host will really thank you, and you might receive an invitation to the next dinner party. Last but not least, be sure to express your thanks to your host. A．Put your phone on silent. B．Don’t make a noise while eating. C．You could even offer to wash the dishes. D．Try not to show anyone your food as you chew. E．It’s impolite to reach over anyone to get more food. F．Chew loudly to show others that your food is delicious. G．It will make everyone happy and comfortable. Passage 13 A good relationship with parents makes family life happier. As teenagers, sometimes you may find it hard to get along well with your parents. Here are some tips that might help you. Spend time together In our busy lives, we often forget to stay close to our parents. Try to eat dinner together without phones or TV. 1 You can also help your mom cook or watch a movie with your dad on weekends. These small moments can bring you closer. Learn to listen When your parents are talking to you, please listen carefully. 1 If you don’t understand their decision, wait until they finish and then politely tell them your idea. Good communication starts with good listening. Do your part at home You are an important part of the family. 1 You can keep your room clean, take out the trash, or wash the dishes after meals. When you help without being asked, your parents will feel very happy. Share your life Tell your parents what happened at school—something interesting or something that worried you. 1 . They have more experience and can often give you helpful advice. Don’t always keep everything in your heart. Show your love Sometimes a simple “thank you” or “I love you” can mean a lot. 1 You can write a small card for Mother’s Day or help your dad wash the car. These actions show your love. A．Don’t stop them when they are speaking. B．Helping with housework is a good way to show you care. C．For example, you can talk about your friends or teachers. D．They care about you, so they are happy to listen. E．It is more important to get good grades than to do housework. F．You can also show your love through small actions. G．Share your feelings with your friends instead of your parents. Passage 14 Why is setting goals (目标) important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen. Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. 1 It’s like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal, or a map. 2 But he drives aimlessly (漫无目的地) around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be? 3 They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people usually just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set and they aren’t difficult to reach. 4 You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life. Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. 5 They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way, you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goal. A．Written goals can be reviewed usually. B．He starts off at the same time from the same place. C．It’s difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map. D．By setting goals you are taking control of your life. E．Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. F．You’d better set a goal once a time. G．It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are. Passage 15 Smoking is very bad for your health, especially for your lungs. When people smoke, they breathe in a lot of harmful chemicals. 1 but also cause diseases. Smokers also have more chances to get sick with colds because smoking hurts their immune system (免疫系统). Not just the smokers, but also the people around them can be hurt by the smoke. 2 Kids who grow up with parents or family members who smoke might get sick more often because they breathe in this harmful air. 3 It makes your heart work harder and can lead to heart disease. Smokers are more likely to have high blood pressure and other serious heart problems. Smoking also affects (影响) your skin. It makes your skin look older and wrinkled (起皱纹) because it doesn’t get enough oxygen. 4 So, it’s really important to stay away from cigarettes (香烟) and not start smoking. If you see someone starting to smoke, 5 Remember, taking care of your body means saying no to smoking. A．ask them if they need help. B．It is called second-hand smoke. C．Smoking can also hurt your heart. D．These can not only make it hard to breathe, E．tell them about how bad it is for their health. F．Every year, more and more people start to smoke. G．Your teeth and fingers can also turn yellow because of smoking. Passage 16 You’ve possibly heard that animals can become endangered (濒危的). 1 But did you know that the languages we use can be endangered too? In fact, about half of the world’s languages are endangered right now. 2 What does it mean for a language being endangered? A language is considered endangered when fewer people speak it, or when they start using another language instead. 1 One main reason is globalization (全球化). For example, smaller communities may start using the language of a larger, more powerful group. They do this either because they have to or because it helps them in daily life. 2 You might think it doesn’t matter if a language becomes endangered. After all, if everyone spoke the same language, communication would be easier, and misunderstandings might be avoided. 3 If a group’s language dies out (消亡), it risks losing important parts of its culture. Literary forms like poems and songs are really difficult to translate from one language to another. Moreover, when a language dies out, valuable traditional knowledge will be lost, too. A．This happens for lots of reasons. B．So this is a big problem for the world. C．How can we protect endangered languages? D．Why is it important if a language is endangered? E．But language and culture are very deeply connected. F．This means over 3,000 languages could disappear soon! G．That means animals might disappear completely in the wild. 02 能力提升题 Passage 1 We all have to ask for favors (帮忙) sometimes. But it can be a difficult thing to do—even when you ask a good friend. 1 Here are some suggestions. Be a nice person. When you ask someone for a favor, you’re really asking the person to go out of his or her way to help you. 1 If people think you’re friendly, they’re more likely to want to help. Thank them sincerely when they help you. And, of course, a smile goes a long way. 2 How do people respond to requests like this one: “Hey, Mike, lend me your car”? They probably refuse. How can you avoid this problem? Choose your words carefully. For example, say, “Mike, would you mind doing me a favor?” Mike will probably respond like this: “Maybe. What do you need?” 3 People are more likely to agree to help you when they know the whole story. Show your respect. If someone agrees to do you a favor, allow the person to choose when he or she helps you. Be respectful of the other person’s time, and try not to ask for too much. If someone refuses your request, you should accept the answer politely. 1 A．Choose your words carefully. B．You’d better learn how to refuse a favor politely. C．Why is it a good idea to ask for favors? D．Now you have his attention and can explain the situation. E．Don’t make a habit of asking for favors, and always make sure you’re ready to do someone a favor in return. F．So how can you ask for a favor and be sure to get a positive (正面的) response? G．Show the person that you understand he or she is doing something especially nice for you. Passage 2 Why Should We Learn Body Language? In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. 1 Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is,“Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” 2 For example, shrug (耸) our shoulders, and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true and inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). 3 Because they are uncomfortable with the conversation. In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. 4 It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward (身体前倾) into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (传递) through body language. Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use. So it is very important for us to learn body language. 1 We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships. A．Why should we learn body language? B．They may turn away or raise their shoulders. C．Body language is also important in our personal lives. D．We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. E．Sometimes we can communicate things even without a single word. F．It can’t help readers improve their English reading and listening skills. G．We are less likely to be misunderstood by understanding body language. Passage 3 Why Should We Learn Body Language? In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. 1 Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” 2 For example, shrug (耸肩) our shoulders, and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us stress what we are saying. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). 3 Because they are uncomfortable with the conversation In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. 4 It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward (身体前倾) into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. 5 Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use. So it is very important for us to learn body language. A．Why should we learn body language? B．They may turn away or raise their shoulders. C．Body language is also important in our personal lives. D．We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. E．Sometimes we can communicate things even without a single word. F．It can’t help readers improve their English reading and listening skills. G．They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (传递) through body language. Passage 4 Five Tips to Improve Your Memory Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet (饮食) and lifestyle have an influence on how well our brains work? Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory. 1 Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger. 2 A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increases brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as regular, long exercise periods! One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (冥想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5–10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music. 3 Experts say that age cuts down our ability to learn, but sleep can help. 4 A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep! 5 Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏). A．Or even just take a shower! B．It’s important to keep a healthy body. C．The role of exercise is really important too. D．Use your phone to help you memorize things. E．To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. F．Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. G．For your brain to work well, 7–9 hours of sleep is necessary. Passage 5 A smile shows that a person is happy. For example, a person may smile when he is pleased with a grade on a test. 1 People smile for many different reasons. But smiles are more than just a way for people to show that they are happy. There are other good reasons to smile often. First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness. In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile. 2 So give the muscles in your face a rest and smile. Second, smiles are nice. People may try to look nice on the outside by exercising or wearing nice clothes. However, there is a famous saying: a smile is the best thing a person can wear. That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy. 3 Third, smiles are helpful. Both smiling and laughing can quickly spread from one person to another. 4 Similarly, when a person laughs, people tend (倾向) to laugh with him. If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to share a smile or laugh. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cheer someone up. 5 Even if you are mad or sad, try smiling. You’ll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long. A．But it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness. B．Smiling doesn’t have anything to do with health. C．Or a person might smile if a friend tells a funny joke. D．Finally, smiling and laughing are very good for the body. E．If one person smiles, people around him want to smile, too. F．The best way to comfort someone is to share your own story. G．Almost no one wants to be around someone who is unhappy all the time. Passage 6 Kites in all shapes and sizes dotted (遍布) the sky on April 15th during the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong Province. The festival started in mid-April and continued for about a month. 1 As spring winds blew, a sea of colorful kites danced overhead, with designs of high-speed trains, dragons, whales, flowers, cartoon characters and so on. “In Weifang, everything you can imagine can fly,” said an Internet user. Wang Yongxun is an experienced kite maker in Weifang. 1 “Weifang is known nationwide for its vegetables, so we designed vegetable kites to show love for our hometown,” he said. Stanislav Kolbintsev, from Russia, went to the festival for the first time. He brought along a kite with a traditional bird painting on it. 2 “For me, flying kites is a lifestyle. Taking part in the festival to share my hobby with others is of great importance to me.” 3 That makes this city widely known as the world’s kite capital. Thanks to the city’s rich and colorful history, Weifang kites were added to the list of national intangible cultural heritage (国家非物质文化遗产) in 2006. At the same time, the government, and even groups and artists are also making efforts. 4 Many local landmarks including railway stations, arts centers and streetlights, have something to do with butterfly-shaped kite. A．They want to make kites a better symbol of the city. B．Kites have been flown in Weifang for about 2,400 years. C．It took him more than six months to make the kite. D．An ancient book says that kites were invented by Lu Ban. E．It interested more than 600 kite lovers from 59 countries and areas. F．It usually takes an experienced kite maker months to make a beautiful kite. G．He took part in the festival with kites designed as different kinds of vegetables. Passage 7 People make long journeys to different countries. 1 However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. 2 You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer. This will help you know yourself better. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone (舒适区). It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar (熟悉的) area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. 1 For example, you can go out for difficult rock climbing. This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. 2 It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. 3 As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure. A．They even have a great time during the journeys. B．Some even make their way to space. C．In fact, the self-discovery journey is a life-long task. D．Spend your time in a new environment. E．Find out your most valuable ability. F．Discover and share different cultures. G．You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. Passage 8 Hongbao in China While Western kids dream about what Santa will bring them, Chinese kids will be getting their money box ready to receive hongbao. Hongbao, red envelopes, are the traditional gifts that adults give children during the Chinese New Year holiday period. The general idea is that adults with income give children with no income hongbao during Chinese New Year. 1 You’ll see hongbao used as decorations (装饰) on just about every Chinese New Year flower and plant that is displayed during the season. 2 And they are only used for decoration. I know because my son checks them whenever he can reach them. 3 Weddings (婚礼) are big events where hongbao are given by guests invited to the wedding instead of gifts. The amount of money to give at a wedding can be tricky (微妙的) and if you are invited to a Chinese wedding, you can ask for some advice about how much to give. If you need hongbao, you can buy them at shops at any time of the year. 4 So you ensure you don’t get one that says “Congratulations on your marriage” for a birthday. These days, people don’t even have to leave the comfort of their sofas to give hongbao. 5 WeChat, a popular instant message and photo sharing app, introduced electronic hongbao, so now it’s even easier. A．These will be empty. B．It is necessary to buy fancy ones. C．Hongbao are given at other occasions too. D．Ask the shop owner or a friend which one to buy. E．Friends send each other hongbao from their phones! F．In fact, “children” can even mean young adults who are unmarried. G．It can show that you respect the party owners. Passage 9 Every year, when the Spring Festival is coming, people begin to think about a popular topic—gifts! More importantly, 1 . Different cultures have different gift-giving customs. I’ve noticed that the way people give gifts in China is quite different from that in my home country. One difference is when to open a gift. The person who gives the gift is called the “gifter”, and the one who receives it is called the “giftee”. In the US, 1 . The gifter looks forward to seeing the giftee’s happy reaction. But in China, it’s more polite to say thank you first and open the gift later at home. 2 . In the US, if people give money, they often put it quietly in a card without saying much. In China, it’s more direct—for example, children openly receive red envelopes (红包) with money from elders during the Spring Festival. The third difference is about the cost of the gift. In China, the price of a gift can be very important. 3 . In the US, people often get excited about an expensive gift. But in China, a very expensive gift may make the receiver feel uncomfortable because they might think they need to give something back in the future. As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” 4 . So when you give a gift, remember that different cultures have different meanings behind their actions. A．This is not the same as in the US B．think about what kinds of gifts you should choose C．the gifter usually expects the giftee to open the gift right away D．it’s about the culture behind giving gifts E．It’s important to follow the local customs F．Knowing different gift traditions is useful G．Another difference is how openly people give money Passage 10 What are you expected to do when you meet Chinese people for the first time? 1 No! Because of COVID-19, now most Chinese people would refuse to shake hands with you. We prefer to greet other people by just saying “Hello” or “nihao”. Let me introduce some new Chinese customs to you. ◆Make sure you always wear a mask (口罩) in public places. 2 It can also protect the people around you. ◆In China, you are not allowed to enter some public places without your health QR code (健康码). So if you want to take the subway or go to the supermarket, bring the mobile phone with you and show your health QR code to the staff person before entering. 3 ◆When you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, mind your table manners. 4 It’ll make them angry. For now, it is getting more and more popular to use the serving chopsticks (公筷). They can keep us away from illness. 5 Learning these new customs can help you behave properly in different situations. In a word, when in Rome, do as Romans do. A．Are you expected to shake hands? B．Are masks expensive in China? C．It can prevent you from virus such as the flu or cold. D．If you need to go to the hospital, you must show it first, too. E．It’s polite to let the older people start eating first. F．It’s impolite to point at people with your chopsticks. G．It may be strange at first, but you’ll gradually get used to eating with them. Passage 11 1 Why do they survive the hard times when others are overcome by them? Why do they win when others lose? The answer is very simple. 2 Yes, every living person has problems. Accept that fact. Every mountain has a peak (顶峰). Every valley has its low point. Life has its ups and downs. No one is up all the time, and neither are they down all the time. Problems do end. They are all solved in time. 1 The choice is up to you. You may not have chosen your hard time, but you can choose how you will react (作出反应) to it. The positive (积极的) solution to a problem may need courage. When you control your reaction to the seemingly uncontrollable problem of life, then in fact you do control the problem’s effect on you. 2 That’s the bottom line. What will you let this problem do to you? It can make you better or bitter. It all depends on you. Storms always give way to the sun. 3 Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw. Your problem will be solved. A．What is the secret of successful people? B．It’s difficult for you to solve the problem. C．You may not be able to control the times, but you can compose (调节) your action. D．It’s how they treat their problems. E．Spring always comes after winter. F．Your reaction to the problem is the last word! G．It depends on your attitude. Passage 12 Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet people and how to have dinner. 1 . Greeting people is always polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than in others. In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there. 2 The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants. If you don’t do that, people will think you are not polite at all. Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. 3 That means eating without making any noise. But in parts of Asia, making a sound while eating shows that you are enjoying your meal. 4 For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon. Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example, is always polite. 5 Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from. A．People eat with their hands in India and the Middle East. B．In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. C．If you are kind to others, people will always be kind to you. D．There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. E．However, the rules in different cultures are not often the same. F．And you should always say “goodbye” to them when you leave. Passage 13 Just think about it: How long is 46 seconds? 1 And it might take you that long to lace up your shoes. But on August 4, swimmer Pan Zhanle swam 100 meters in 45.92 seconds, and his team became the first non-American team to win the Olympic men’s 4×100m relay in more than 40 years. That was just one of China’s many breakthrough moments from this summer’s Olympics. Three days earlier, Pan shocked the world in the men’s 100m freestyle. Like a flying fish, he touched the wall in 46.40 seconds. 2 One thing that struck me was how young these champions are. 3 The gold medalists certainly got the most attention. 4 One of them is skater Cui Chenxi. In the women’s skateboarding street final, the 13-year-old finished fourth. It was China’s best result so far in this Olympic event. Naturally, while some cried tears of joy, others shed tears of regret. Swimmer Zhang Yufei returned home with one silver and five bronze medals but no gold. The 26-year-old isn’t sure about her chances for the 2028 Games. All athletes want gold medals, but like Zhang said in an interview, “It’s a competitive world. 5 ” A．Some athletes, however, made history even without winning medals. B．You can’t always get what you want, even if you’ve done your best. C．Diver Quan Hongchan already has three Olympic gold medals, yet she is only 17 years old. D．Success comes from hard work, patience and resilience. E．It was a new world record. F．A computer might take 46 seconds to start up. Passage 14 An old saying used for forecasting (预测) the weather says, “Red sky at night, sailors’ happiness. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.” It is true. 1 A red sky at sunrise usually means that the clear weather has already passed, so storms might be coming. 2 In the 5th century BC, the Greeks sent out forecasts to sailors. They used signs in nature to forecast the weather. But today, meteorologists (气象学家) send exact forecasts further in advance. 3 Pilots, farmers and many other people depend on these forecasts. Luckily, most of us can simply look on the smart phone or turn on the TV to find out what kind of weather is coming. If you are looking for some signs of the weather, pay attention to nature. There are two basic rules used in weather forecasting. Weather generally moves from west to east, and low air pressure usually means rain or snow. So pay attention to the signs. 4 What are the ants doing? Are they moving to higher ground? This could mean a drop in air pressure. 5 Falling air pressure may influence birds’ ears, so they fly low. And if the sky is red at sunset, you might plan a picnic for the next day! A．Are the birds flying low or high? B．Are the birds flying quickly or slowly? C．If rainbows form in the west at sunrise, the sun is on the way. D．Forecasting the weather has been practiced for thousands of years. E．A red sky at sunset may mean that there are clear skies to the west. F．They use scientific ways to study weather conditions and make forecasts. Passage 15 A new term has begun. This year may be your busiest school year because you are preparing for important exams. 1 Here is some advice from US scientists. 2 Do you have a favorite place to study? It could be a quiet room or a library corner. But studies show that learning in two different places helps you remember better. 3 See if you remember what you learned better than if you had read the same thing twice at the same place. Don’t just learn one skill at a time. Have you ever seen athletes (运动员) training? They usually do strength, speed and skills training together. 4 It is better at learning different skills than just one at a time. For example, if you are studying English, you may want to study vocabulary, grammar and reading all at the same time. Space out (间隔开) your studying. Most of you may have had the experience of studying for a long time the night before a test. That may get you a good grade on an exam. 5 Scientists found that spacing improves your ability to remember things. You can study for an hour tonight, an hour on the weekend, and another hour a week from now. Then you won’t need to stay up all night for a test. A．Our brain works like that. B．Study the same thing in different places. C．However, you will soon forget the things you learned. D．Making good use of your time helps you get good grades. E．Good study habits will help you make full use of your time. F．Read your Chinese textbook in class and then in the school garden. Passage 16 On September 3, 2025, China held a big military parade (阅兵) in Tian’anmen Square. It marked the 80th anniversary of winning the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. 1 The parade had two main parts and lasted for about 70 minutes. There were 45 teams in total, like air flag teams, foot teams and equipment (装备) teams. 2 During the parade, people from different fields were invited, including some from Taiwan. 3 Also, the parade showed China would build a better world for everyone. This parade is very meaningful. First, it helps people remember history and respect the heroes who died for our country. Second, it shows how modern our military is and its ability to keep our country safe. 4 5 We should also value peace and take action to protect it. The Chinese military is strong, but it will never use force to hurt other countries—it only wants to protect our country and people. A．As teenagers, we should learn from history, study hard to improve our abilities and help our country develop. B．All the weapons (武器) shown were made in China, and many new kinds appeared for the first time. C．This event has great importance for all Chinese people. D．This told us the war victory came from the efforts of the whole Chinese nation. E．Third, it tells the world China will keep the post-war order and support global peace. F．Last, we should remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future. Passage 17 Have you ever heard of a charity called Operation Smile? Operation Smile was started by a doctor and his wife. In 1982, together with some volunteers, they went to the Philippines to help children with a cleft lip and cleft palate (唇腭裂). 1 These volunteers worked very hard. But they worried that they could not carry on with the work because they were short of money. Then they decided to start a charity so that they could continue to help the children. 2 Operation Smile works in more than twenty developing countries and has cured (治愈) over 300,000 children who have problems with their mouths. It has won many prizes (奖) for its work. In 1999, it even started a special event called “The Journey (旅程) of Hope”. 3 On the other hand, Operation Smile trains local doctors and nurses in developing countries. 4 As for the children with much more serious problems, they will send them to the USA for further treatment. 5 You can give away money to Operation Smile at local banks. Many thanks from the children who can smile now will come to you. A．They called it Operation Smile. B．It was very difficult for these children to eat and drink. C．The children there were very friendly to them. D．So show your kindness to the children in need now. E．5,000 children in eighteen countries were helped during the event. F．In this way they can continue to help children when Operation Smile has left. Passage 18 Daily newspapers in Britain and the United States  Newspapers in Britain can be divided into the quality newspapers (more serious newspapers) and the popular newspapers. Our daily newspapers are for readers who want full information on public things. 1 They also carry sports, cultural events, travel news and book reviews.       2 People who enjoy funny news prefer reading them. They have large headlines (标题), a lot of big photos, and news about famous people.     The Times is the most famous of the quality newspapers. It began in 1785. 3 The Sun, founded in 1964, is the most successful of the popular papers. It sells more than any other daily newspaper. 4     In the United States you can find the quality newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post. 5 You can buy the bigger ones all over the country. The US also has a lot of tabloids (小报), such as The New York Daily News, which are similar to British tabloids. A．Around four million people read it every day. B．Popular newspapers are also known as tabloids. C．In Britain, there are also several daily and weekly newspapers. D．They usually have the name of the city where they are produced. E．They have home and international news, and financial (金融的) reports. F．It is read by important people such as officers, lawyers and businessmen. Passage 19 Face-changing is a kind of skill used in Sichuan Opera, and an ability to show inner feelings and thoughts of characters in the play. It is said that face-changing came from the ancient people. 1 The skills in face-changing generally have three kinds: smearing (涂抹), blowing and pulling. Smearing is to smear the colored paints on the face and during performance (表演), the actor would smear the paint to turn his face to another color. 1 For example, he can only smear on his nose. Blowing only works with powders (粉末). During the performance, the actor would dance to throw his face close to the powder and blow it. 2 The actor must pay attention to closing his eyes, mouth and holding his breath when blowing. Pulling needs more skills. The masters draw the facial mask (面具) on a piece of silk, cut it and tie silk thread (线) to each mask before gluing them to the actor’s face. The silk thread is tied to the actor’s clothes, which is easy to control but not eye-catching. During the performance, the actor will pull off the masks one by one under the cover of dancing movements. 3 The actor’s movements must be skillful and fast so that they can have a perfect performance to cheat people’s eyes. 4 Actors have performed it in many other Chinese operas and even abroad. A．Each actor is dressed in traditional clothes. B．In all, face-changing is a very special art of Sichuan Opera. C．They only can smear the paints on a specific (特定的) part to change that part. D．They drew different shapes on their faces to drive the beasts (猛兽) away. E．Then they can change the face into green, red, black and so on for several times. F．The powder will stick to the actor’s oiled face quickly and change it to another color. Passage 20 Many people think that English writing is difficult. 1 Here are some great writing tips. They will help you improve your writing in a short time. Don’t ramble (长篇大论). This is a very common mistake made by people who have poor writing skills. When they ramble, they are not paying attention to grammar. As a result, their sentences become very long. 2 If you know you have poor grammar, use short sentences. 3 Think about each sentence carefully to make sure that it is right before moving on. It’s better to write a short passage that is easy to read and mistake-free than to write a long article with grammar mistakes. Increase your vocabulary. If you don’t have a large vocabulary, you will find it difficult to write as you can’t find the right words to express (表达) yourself clearly. The solution (解决办法) to this problem is to increase your vocabulary. 4 You can do this by reading newspapers, borrowing books from the library or watching English programs. Don’t write when you are tired. Tiredness can lead to having nothing to write. If you find yourself looking at the paper with nothing to write, don’t just sit there! Take a walk or a warm shower, or simply lie down to get some rest. 5 You’ll find that you enjoy your writing a lot more and make fewer mistakes! A．When your mind is relaxed, you should go back to your writing. B．Make sure your sentences are right. C．You can pick up new words almost anywhere. D．The longer the sentences are, the more mistakes they’ll make. E．As a result, they may give up after trying hard for a while. F．Looking up new words in a dictionary is a good way. Passage 21 Chinese people have used wind power for thousands of years. Because of the need of war, Zhang Liang invented the kite. 1 To go abroad to do business with foreigners, Zheng He used wind to drive his big ships. Wind power is a clean energy resource. 2 Wind makes windmills spin (风车旋转). When the windmills spin, they make electricity. It is said that there are millions of windmills in the world now. 3 First, it is clean. Windmills don’t pollute the environment at all. Second, we can use wind power forever because there is always wind in nature. Some people are afraid that windmills will kill birds. 4 Old windmills killed birds because they spun very fast. New windmills spin slowly, so they aren’t dangerous for birds. Some people say that building windmills will be harmful to the environment. There is no need to worry about it at all. As long as we choose the right places, they will not do any harm to the environment around. Also, windmills are always built where there is a very small population. 5 So far, more than 80 countries have used wind power to make electricity. About 2.5% of the world’s power comes from wind. Wind power is becoming more and more common. A．But nobody succeeded. B．So their noises can’t trouble us. C．Why is wind power so popular? D．Now, we mainly use it to make electricity. E．It used to be true, but it isn’t true anymore. F．To send messages, Zhuge Kongming invented the sky lantern. Passage22 You like to travel on holidays. But in popular places of interest, there are always millions of noisy tourists. It makes you refuse to go out again. 1 Greenland is one such place! It only receives about 100,000 tourists a year! 2 The island is almost four times larger than France. Ice covers about 80% of Greenland, but the area without ice is still larger than all of Japan. Greenland is developing two international airports to make it easier to travel there. 3 The temperature there in winter is usually around -18℃! You may feel very cold. However, there are still many wonderful things to experience. Dog sledding (狗拉雪橇) is an important part of Greenlandic culture. There aren’t many roads. But there are about 15,000 dogs ready to pull you across the ice on a sled. Try it and you can experience the local people’s special way of getting around. 4 Greenland is one of the best places to see the northern lights (北极光). You can see them on clear nights from September to April. 1 From May to July, the sun never goes down. It’s a good idea to spend your holiday in Greenland because it’s never crowded—there are only about 56,000 people there. A．Greenland is the largest island in the world. B．You must feel excited to see the beautiful lights. C．But you should probably avoid visiting it in winter. D．It’s also a great way to learn about the local people. E．In this situation you can try going somewhere quieter. F．In summer, however, you can’t see the northern lights. 03 高分冲刺题 Passage 1 Asking for something politely is a very important skill in our daily life. Whether you ask for help, a service or a gift, it is always better to ask politely. Here are some tips (实用的提示) on how to ask for something politely. 1 For example, instead of saying “give me that”, you can say “May I please have that? ” or “Would you mind passing that to me, please? ” Using polite language shows that you respect the other person and their feelings. Secondly, you should be clear about what you want. Don’t use vague (含糊的) language. For example, instead of saying “Can you help me with this?”, you can say “Could you please help me carry this box to my car?” 2 Thirdly, you should show thanks if someone does something for you. For example, you can say “Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate (感激) it.” 3 Lastly, you should be patient and understanding. 4 Or the person may have other important things to do. In such cases (情况), it is important to be patient and understanding. For example, you can say “I understand if you are busy right now. Could you please let me know when you have some time to help me?” 5 It can help you in many situations. By using polite and respectful language, you can make your requests more likely (可能的) to be successful. A．Firstly, you should use polite and respectful language. B．Showing thanks makes the other person feel respected. C．All in all, asking for something politely is an important skill. D．It’s a good idea to ask for help when you can’t solve a problem. E．Being clear helps the other person understand what you really want. F．Sometimes, the other person may not be able to help you right away. Passage 2 Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services. People use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of other things they need or want. When they work, they usually get paid in money. Most of the money today is made of metal or paper. 1 One of the first kinds of money was shells (贝壳). Shells were not the only things used as money. In China, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money for a long time. Elephant tusks (象牙), monkey tails and salt were used as money in parts of Africa. The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the center. 2 Different countries have used different metals and designs for their money. 3 Sweden and Russia used copper (铜) to make their money. Later some countries began to make coins of gold and silver. But even gold and silver were inconvenient (不方便的) if you had to buy something expensive. Again, the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. 4 The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to another than the paper money used today. Money has had an interesting history from the days of shell money until today. A．They began to use paper money. B．Money, as we know, is all made of paper. C．The first coins in England were made of tin (锡). D．But people used to use all kinds of things as money. E．No one knows for certain when people began to use money. F．People strung (串联) them together and carried them from place to place. Passage 3 What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition (过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life. By doing the following things you will earn more respect. Contribute (做贡献) to the household At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you’re old enough, why shouldn’t you contribute to the household? The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate (感激) the help. Be responsible 3 Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase. Solve more of your own problems without asking for help Instead of asking for help, try to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have made an honest effort (努力) to solve your own problems. 4 When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community. A．Everyone has certain responsibilities. B．It will make your life more pleasant. C．When speaking to a group, speak loudly enough. D．By learning about these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner. E．This includes, but is not limited to, your dishes and your room. F．Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline. Passage 4 Cars make our lives much easier. But they can also be a problem, especially fossil fuel (化石燃料) cars, 61 To improve the environment, many countries are developing electric vehicles (EVs, 电动车). 1 China has created the world’s largest EV market, according to the Wall Street Journal. In 2021, over 30 percent of the EVs sold worldwide were sold in China, more than twice as many as the number sold in the United States. 2 Chinese auto companies, including BYD and BAIC, have been among the top in the world in EV sales. “Charging (充电) an electric car is cheaper than filling up a fossil fuel car with gas,” said Wu Hao, who bought an electric car from BAIC this year. 3 It can be hard to find charging stations and the cars can’t go far before needing to be recharged. Some of these problems are being solved. 4 There are more than 2.6 million charging stations in total. Developing EVs is one of many efforts China has made to protect the environment. “As China goes, so will the world’s auto industry,” the Wall Street Journal said. A．Chinese drivers are already big fans of EVs. B．There is always too much traffic on the road. C．However, there are still some problems. D．Among them, China is taking a leading role. E．Now China has the world’s largest EV charging network. F．They have become a major cause of air pollution. Passage 5 Sleep plays an important role in brain development. Children should get enough sleep. 1 A study says that because of being short of sleep, it is much harder for children to do something carefully. And also they become forgetful and easy to make mistakes. Another study shows that the right amount of night-time sleep is just as important for children’s development as healthy eating and taking exercise. 2 In general, a younger child needs more sleep than an older one. Children at the age of 5—11 will need 10—12 hours of sleep a night while children at the age of more than 11 will need less hours. In fact, many parents don’t know how to help their children get enough sleep. Here is something you can do. For children at the age of 5—11, a 30—40 minutes’ routine (常规) before sleep is helpful. 1 In these activities, children relax and enjoy themselves a lot, and they will go to sleep more easily. Children at the age of more than 11 may go to bed late in the evening, talking with friends online, playing games or watching TV. 2 And they will be tired during the day. So limit (限制) your children’s use of the Internet, games and the TV before they go to bed. And don’t allow them to have a computer or a TV set in their bedroom. A．And don’t allow them to have a computer or TV set in their bedroom. B．Why does a child need much sleep? C．How many hours of sleep is enough for a child? D．So they will find it difficult to get up the next morning. E．It includes a bath, reading a story together and so on. F．Taking culture is as important as enough sleep for children. Passage 6 Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet (和……打招呼) people and how to have dinner. However, the rules in different cultures are not often the same. Greeting people is always polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than in others. In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there. 1 The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants. If you don’t do that, people will think you are not polite at all. Other cultures also pay attention to greetings. But they may be more careful with the words they say. 2 If you’re speaking to a friend, you can use the word ohayou to say “good morning”. However, if you are on your way to the office and run into your boss, you should use ohayou gozaimasu. Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. 3 That means eating without making any noise. But in parts of Asia, making a sound while eating shows that you are enjoying your meal. 4 For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks (叉子) to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon. Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you”, for example, is always polite. 5 Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from. A．And you should always say “goodbye” to them when you leave. B．In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. C．In Japan, how to say “good morning” just depends on people’s relationships. D．If you are kind to others, people will always be kind to you. E．There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. Passage 7 As a kind of traditional Chinese dress, Mamianqun (horse face skirt) first appeared in the Song Dynasty and grew popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The two sides of Mamianqun are pleated (打褶的), and there is a smooth part in the middle, commonly known as “Mamian”. 1 Why is it called “Mamian”? In fact, “Mamian” is a kind of structure used for protection in the city wall system. However, all the books about Mamianqun only show that the smooth surface without pleats in the middle is called “Mamian”. 2 Mamianqun is colorful, mostly red and blue. Red means good luck and joy. According to Han customs, women usually wore red skirts during the celebrations of festivals. 3 4 For example, dragon and phoenix patterns show the love between a man and a woman or a beautiful marriage. Peony (牡丹) is a symbol of wealth and honor. Recently, Mamianqun has become a popular form of skirt for hanfu fans. 5 For example, some get ideas from the patterns. Some combine the styles of Mamianqun with T-shirts or blouses, which are more suitable for everyday wear. Even Western fashion has been influenced by Mamianqun for many years. A．Mamianqun has different kinds of patterns with different meanings. B．But there is no further explanation of how Mamianqun got its name. C．More and more modern fashion designers find ideas from Mamianqun. D．This unique design shows how attractive traditional Chinese clothing is. E．In the Qing Dynasty, blue was also common and popular, paired with black and yellow. Passage 8 There are many aspects (方面) to language learning, such as how words are said, which words are chosen and what forms of words are used. All of these aspects together can make learning a foreign language difficult. 1 ◆Don’t worry too much about pronouncing words the wrong way. Pronunciation is important, of course. 1 But the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. As for learning any new skill, practice makes perfect. And most of the time, the native (本地的) speaker is glad to help improve the pronunciation of the words. ◆Don’t be afraid to guess the meaning of what someone says. 1 It is impossible to know all of them. You may use context and body language to guess what others say. For example, when a person says “Hola” and waves his hand, one might guess that the person is giving a greeting. Whether it means “Hello” or “Good morning”, it is not necessarily important at that moment to know the exact meaning. ◆ 2 Learning a new language or skill always takes time. Many will give up learning because it is too hard or boring. Some may think that other people will make fun of them for making mistakes. But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all. Don’t lose hope and keep trying. In the end, learning a new language can be difficult, but remember that it can give great advantages. 1 Don’t forget that learning a language can also include making new friends, experiencing new cultures and tasting new foods! A．There are tens of thousands of words in English. B．It helps listeners to understand what someone says more clearly. C．But some advice might make learning a new language easier and more fun. D．Learning a language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. E．Don’t give up. Passage 9 Holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, eating and sharing stories. Whether you are celebrating at home, waiting at airports, or spending time on trains, buses or cars, these situations can give you great chances to learn English. 1 Broadcasts (广播). Listening to the broadcast about learning English will help develop your ability to understand spoken English and help you learn about news and information. 2 Sharing can bring different kinds of fun. Magazines. Airports and train stations often have stores selling magazines. Buy an English magazine to read while you are waiting or spending quiet time at a hotel or at home. 3 Even if you don’t understand all the words, the photos can help you understand. Later, you can use an online dictionary to look up the words you want to learn. Making a conversation. If you hear someone asking for information in English, you might offer to help or simply greet him or her in English. A friendly conversation is usually welcome as travelers share their experiences. Writing about your day. 1 Draw pictures of what you see or do in your travels and look up the English words of the places or events later if you cannot think of them. 2 It will help you to put new words to use and make them stay in your memory longer. Then you’ll have a wonderful record of your travel after the holiday is over. A．Look at the photos and read the words below them. B．Using English to describe (描述) how you spent your holiday. C．It is a great way to practice your English writing skills. D．When you finish listening to a program, tell someone what you have learned. E．Here are some ideas that you can use to improve your English during the holidays. Passage 10 Taking a test is like running a marathon (马拉松). 1 It’s not easy. Here are some good ways to help you do well in a test. Just like before a big race, it is a good idea to get yourself prepared for the test physically and mentally (心理上的). For example, get enough sleep the night before. Have healthy food during the day of the test. Go to the bathroom before the test. Tell yourself things like, “I feel good about myself and what I’m able to do. I am not going to worry. I will do the best that I can.” 2 When you get the test paper, don’t forget to put your name on it first. And then take a quick look at each page and plan your time properly. A long test may have different sections and parts. 3 You’d better start with the easier part and leave yourself enough time for the parts with the most marks. Now you are ready to begin answering the questions. 4 Read the questions very carefully. Make sure you understand what you are asked to do and then give your answers correctly. Unlike a marathon, it doesn’t matter who finishes first during a test. 5 Check your spelling and grammar. Make sure your handwriting is readable. Finally, be sure that you’ve answered every question on the test paper. A．But don’t rush. B．Both require you to do your best for a long time. C．Check how difficult and how many marks each part is. D．So review your answers before you hand in the test paper. E．These things will help you pay full attention and stay relaxed during the test. Passage 11 There are so many expressions in American English that sound pleasant but are not. “Face the music” is a good example. When someone says they have to “face the music”, it does not mean they are going to a concert. “Facing the music” means to accept and deal with the punishment of an action. 1 For example, “I can’t face another night of camping! It’s cold and rainy.” Or “In life, you must face your fears.” “Face” used in this way is very common. But now, let’s go back to facing the music. Imagine a friend asks you to take care of her beautiful red sports car. She gives you the keys and says, “Thanks so much for watching my car while I’m away. But please, do not drive it. It is an extremely (极其) fast car.” 2 You want to show off to some friends. So, you drive it around town one night. As bad luck would have it, you lose control of the car and drive it into a stop sign. Bang! When your friend returns, you must tell her what you have done and “face the music”. 3 It could be losing her friendship or paying for repairs to her sports car or both. Whatever the music is, you must face it. 4 To “take your medicine” means to accept the results from something bad you have done. And if someone says, “You made your bed. Now lie in it.” they mean you created a bad situation and now you will experience the results! A．But you do not listen. B．The “music” here is the result of your actions. C．Americans often use the word “face” in this way. D．You may raise your hand to give your advice. E．There are other expressions similar to “face the music”. Passage 12 The history of chocolate begins with a plant whose name is cacao (可可豆). For centuries, people around the world have been enjoying the rich flavor of chocolate, a product made from cacao. 1 Americans eat an average of more than five kilograms of chocolate per person every year. The specialty (特产) shop shows the culture of chocolate and sells chocolates from different areas of the world. Historians believe the Mayan (玛雅) people of Central America first learned to grow cacao plants around 2,000 years ago. 2 Then they grew them around their homes. They cooked the cacao seeds (种子) and pressed them into soft powder (粉末). They mixed the powder with water to make a delicious chocolate drink. There are often images of cacao plants on Maya buildings and art objects. The rulers drank chocolate at ceremonies. 3 The Aztecs (阿兹特克人) also valued chocolate in the Aztec culture. But the cacao plant could not grow in the area where they lived. 4 They even used cacao seeds as a form of money to pay or give as offerings (祭品) to the gods. Only the very rich people in Aztec societies could afford to drink chocolate because cacao was so valuable. The explorer (探险家) Christopher Columbus brought cacao seeds to Spain (西班牙) after his trip to Central America in 1502. The rich people of Spain first enjoyed the chocolate drink. Since then, the popularity of the drink has spread throughout Europe. Nowadays, the English, Dutch and French all plant cacao trees in their own countries. A．Chocolate is very sensitive (敏感) to temperature. B．The Mayan took the cacao trees from the rainforests. C．Chocolate is especially popular in the United States. D．So they had to exchange goods with other societies for cacao seeds. E．And even poorer members of Mayan society could enjoy the drink sometimes. Passage 13 Different countries have different manners about social situations. In Mexico, people shake hands when they meet for the first time. In Brazil, people sometimes kiss. In Korea, people usually bow. Do you know Chinese fist and palm salute (拱手礼)? It is one of classic greeting manners in China. 1 The occasions of making fist and palm salute. For centuries, China has been known as a “Liyi Zhibang”. Nowadays, Chinese usually shake hands when meeting others, but sometimes they also make fist and palm salute. 1 People make fist and palm salute when they visit someone during the Spring Festival or attend someone’s wedding ceremony, birthday party and so on. The history of fist and palm salute. 1 It started in the Western Zhou Dynasty. If people met strangers, they would prepare for a fight if necessary, and hands were always ready for holding weapons (武器). Holding hands together pointed to themselves was a meaning of expressing kindness. Later it became one of traditional Chinese manners when meeting each other. The way to make fist and palm salute. How do you make fist and palm salute properly? First, stand at attention. Then, if you are a man, right-hand half-fist, and then left-hand hold the right-hand in front of your chest. For a woman, left-hand half-fist, then right hand put on the top of the left hand. Next, watch each other, raise both hands to brow (额头) and bend down. 1 Also, you could say some lucky greeting words to each other for three times. A．Now let’s learn more about it. B．That’s why people around the world consider we Chinese are polite. C．When and where do people use it? D．Finally, shake hands towards each other for three times. E．Fist and palm salute has a history of more than 3,000 years. $ 目录 专题一：单词短语抢先记 2 01 单词 2 02 短语 5 专题二：常考题型过关练 8 01 必练基础题 8 02 能力提升题 30 03 高分冲刺题 59 专题一：单词短语抢先记 （注：单词短语抢先记所有单词及短语均来自于本文档语篇） 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 01 单词 1. comic /ˈkɒmɪk/ - 连环漫画 2. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/ - 角色 3. horizontal /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/ - 水平的 4. technique /tekˈniːk/ - 技巧 5. punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ - 惩罚 6. violence /ˈvaɪələns/ - 暴力 7. threat /θret/ - 威胁 8. gesture /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ - 手势 9. fist-and-palm salute - 拱手礼 10. bow /baʊ/ - 鞠躬 11. occasion /əˈkeɪʒn/ - 场合 12. dynasty /ˈdɪnəsti/ - 朝代 13. weapon /ˈwepən/ - 武器 14. chest /tʃest/ - 胸部 15. brow /braʊ/ - 额头 16. communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ - 交流 17. ultrasound /ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/ - 超声波 18. society /səˈsaɪəti/ - 社会 19. organization /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ - 组织 20. confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ - 自信 21. attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ - 态度 22. succeed /səkˈsiːd/ - 成功 23. suggestion /səˈdʒestʃən/ - 建议 24. valuable /ˈvæljuəbl/ - 有价值的 25. comfort zone - 舒适区 26. familiar /fəˈmɪliə(r)/ - 熟悉的 27. self-discovery - 自我发现 28. journey /ˈdʒɜːni/ - 旅程 29. adventure /ədˈventʃə(r)/ - 冒险 30. topic /ˈtɒpɪk/ - 话题 31. unfairness /ʌnˈfeənəs/ - 不公平 32. demon /ˈdiːmən/ - 恶魔 33. dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ - 危险的 34. meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/ - 有意义的 35. powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ - 强大的 36. cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ - 文化的 37. achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ - 成就 38. praise /preɪz/ - 表扬 39. master /ˈmɑːstə(r)/ - 掌握 40. challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ - 挑战 41. communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ - 沟通 42. bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ - 双语的 43. influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ - 影响 44. distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ - 分心 45. advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ - 优势 46. open-minded - 思想开放的 47. respect /rɪˈspekt/ - 尊重 48. handwriting /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/ - 书写 49. capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ - 大写字母 50. properly /ˈprɒpəli/ - 正确地 51. mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ - 错误 52. improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ - 提高 53. concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/ - 专注 54. memory /ˈmeməri/ - 记忆 55. sharp /ʃɑːp/ - 敏锐的 56. fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ - 疲劳 57. seasonal /ˈsiːzənl/ - 季节性的 58. pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/ - 压力 59. reduce /rɪˈdjuːs/ - 减少 60. instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/ - 乐器 61. musician /mjuˈzɪʃn/ - 音乐家 62. ability /əˈbɪləti/ - 能力 63. concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ - 集中 64. patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/ - 耐心的 65. manner /ˈmænə(r)/ - 礼仪 66. impression /ɪmˈpreʃn/ - 印象 67. disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ - 打扰 68. chew /tʃuː/ - 咀嚼 69. swallow /ˈswɒləʊ/ - 吞咽 70. relationship /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/ - 关系 71. teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ - 青少年 72. tip /tɪp/ - 建议 73. trash /træʃ/ - 垃圾 74. goal /ɡəʊl/ - 目标 75. allow /əˈlaʊ/ - 允许 76. experience /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ - 经验 77. successful /səkˈsesfl/ - 成功的 78. imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ - 想象 79. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ - 实现 80. research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ - 研究 81. review /rɪˈvjuː/ - 复习 82. chemical /ˈkemɪkl/ - 化学物质 83. immune system - 免疫系统 84. disease /dɪˈziːz/ - 疾病 85. cigarette /ˌsɪɡəˈret/ - 香烟 86. endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ - 濒危的 87. language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ - 语言 88. disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ - 消失 89. globalization /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ -全球化 90. communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ -沟通 91. misunderstand /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd/ - 误解 92. translation /trænsˈleɪʃn/ - 翻译 93. valuable /ˈvæljuəbl/ - 宝贵的 94. favor /ˈfeɪvə(r)/ - 帮忙 95. positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/ - 积极的 96. response /rɪˈspɒns/ - 回应 97. sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(r)/ - 真诚的 98. respect /rɪˈspekt/ - 尊重 99. refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ - 拒绝 100. politely /pəˈlaɪtli/ - 礼貌地 101. body language - 肢体语言 102. contact /ˈkɒntækt/ - 接触 103. deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ - 传递 104. accurate /ˈækjərət/ - 精准的 105. meditation /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ - 冥想 106. regular /ˈreɡjələ(r)/ - 定期的 107. increase /ɪnˈkriːs/ - 增加 108. single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ - 单一的 109. avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ - 避免 110. sugary /ˈʃʊɡəri/ - 含糖的 111. crossword /ˈkrɒswɜːd/ - 填字游戏 112. muscle /ˈmʌsl/ - 肌肉 113. spread /spred/ - 传播 114. comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ - 安慰 115. festival /ˈfestɪvl/ - 节日 116. international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl/ - 国际的 117. experienced /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/ - 有经验的 118. design /dɪˈzaɪn/ - 设计 119. traditional /trəˈdɪʃənl/ - 传统的 120. capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ - 首都 121. intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ - 无形的 122. cultural heritage - 文化遗产 123. landmark /ˈlændmɑːk/ - 地标 124. symbol /ˈsɪmbl/ - 象征 125. hongbao /hɒŋˈbaʊ/ - 红包 126. envelope /ˈenvələʊp/ - 信封 127. decoration /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/ - 装饰 128. empty /ˈempti/ - 空的 129. wedding /ˈwedɪŋ/ - 婚礼 130. occasion /əˈkeɪʒn/ - 场合 131. electronic /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ - 电子的 132. gift /ɡɪft/ - 礼物 133. custom /ˈkʌstəm/ - 习俗 134. gifter /ˈɡɪftə(r)/ - 送礼者 135. giftee /ɡɪfˈtiː/ - 收礼者 136. direct /dəˈrekt/ - 直接的 137. uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/ - 不舒服的 138. receiver /rɪˈsiːvə(r)/ - 接收者 139. local /ˈləʊkl/ - 当地的 140. mask /mɑːsk/ - 口罩 141. virus /ˈvaɪrəs/ - 病毒 142. QR code - 二维码 143. manner /ˈmænə(r)/ - 方式 144. serving chopsticks - 公筷 145. survive /səˈvaɪv/ - 生存 146. overcome /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ - 克服 147. choice /tʃɔɪs/ - 选择 148. reaction /riˈækʃn/ - 反应 149. solution /səˈluːʃn/ - 解决方案 150. uncontrollable /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbl/ - 不可控的 151. bottom line - 底线 152. attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ - 态度 153. thunder /ˈθʌndə(r)/ - 雷声 154. aspect /ˈæspekt/ - 方面 155. rule /ruːl/ - 规则 156. greet /ɡriːt/ - 打招呼 157. polite /pəˈlaɪt/ - 有礼貌的 158. bowl /bəʊl/ - 碗 159. similar /ˈsɪmələ(r)/ - 相似的 160. kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ - 善意 161. champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ - 冠军 162. young /jʌŋ/ - 年轻的 163. medal /ˈmedl/ - 奖牌 164. attention /əˈtenʃn/ - 注意力 165. regret /rɪˈɡret/ - 后悔 166. interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ - 面试 167. competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/ - 竞争的 168. broadcast /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/ - 广播 169. forecast /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ - 预测 170. meteorologist /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/ - 气象学家 171. scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ - 科学的 172. condition /kənˈdɪʃn/ - 条件 173. rainbow /ˈreɪnbəʊ/ - 彩虹 174. drop /drɒp/ - 下降 175. pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/ - 压力 176. term /tɜːm/ - 学期 177. advice /ədˈvaɪs/ - 建议 178. scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ - 科学家 179. average /ˈævərɪdʒ/ - 平均的 180. athlete /ˈæθliːt/ - 运动员 181. vocabulary /vəˈkæbjələri/ - 词汇 182. grammar /ˈɡræmə(r)/ - 语法 183. space /speɪs/ - 空间 184. marathon /ˈmærəθən/ - 马拉松 185. physical /ˈfɪzɪkl/ - 身体的 186. mental /ˈmentl/ - 心理的 187. section /ˈsekʃn/ - 部分 188. mark /mɑːk/ - 分数 189. rush /rʌʃ/ - 匆忙 190. readable /ˈriːdəbl/ - 可读的 191. expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/ - 表达 192. punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ - 惩罚 193. action /ˈækʃn/ - 行动 194. common /ˈkɒmən/ - 常见的 195. imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ - 想象 196. control /kənˈtrəʊl/ - 控制 197. extremely /ɪkˈstriːmli/ - 极其 198. show off - 炫耀 199. repair /rɪˈpeə(r)/ - 修理 200. similar /ˈsɪmələ(r)/ - 相似的 02 短语 1. comic books - 连环漫画书 2. make up of - 由……组成 3. be considered to - 被认为是 4. become popular - 变得流行 5. deal with - 处理 6. break rules - 违反规则 7. family rules - 家规 8. have a better effect on - 对……有更好的影响 9. feel guilty - 感到内疚 10. under a lot of pressure - 压力很大 11. social situations - 社交场合 12. fist-and-palm salute - 拱手礼 13. for centuries - 几个世纪以来 14. be known as - 被称为 15. attend someone's wedding ceremony - 参加某人的婚礼 16. have a history of - 有……的历史 17. in front of - 在……前面 18. each other - 彼此 19. be proud of - 为……骄傲 20. get out of - 走出 21. comfort zone - 舒适区 22. rock climbing - 攀岩 23. have a chance to - 有机会 24. as soon as possible - 尽快 25. go through - 经历 26. take by storm - 风靡一时 27. hot topic - 热门话题 28. fight against - 对抗 29. give up - 放弃 30. be filled with - 充满 31. be popular with - 受……欢迎 32. not only...but also... - 不仅……而且…… 33. box office - 票房 34. receive high praise - 受到高度赞扬 35. second language - 第二语言 36. communicate with - 与……交流 37. engage in - 参与 38. pay attention - 注意 39. as a result - 结果 40. focus on - 专注于 41. open-minded - 思想开放的 42. ask for directions - 问路 43. far more useful - 有用得多 44. English handwriting - 英语书写 45. make sure - 确保 46. slow down - 放慢 47. make mistakes - 犯错 48. hold your pencil - 握笔 49. draw pictures - 画画 50. seasonal fatigue - 季节性疲劳 51. do harm to - 对……有害 52. keep in touch with - 与……保持联系 53. go to bed - 睡觉 54. be low on - 缺乏 55. comb your hair - 梳头 56. according to - 根据 57. do good to - 对……有好处 58. all in all - 总之 59. musical instrument - 乐器 60. hearing ability - 听力能力 61. pay attention to - 注意 62. focus on - 专注于 63. lead to - 导致 64. get better - 好转 65. table manners - 餐桌礼仪 66. leave a great impression - 留下好印象 67. on silent - 静音 68. pass to - 递给 69. make a noise - 发出噪音 70. clean up - 清理 71. get along with - 与……相处 72. listen to - 听 73. do your part - 尽你的一份力 74. share your life - 分享你的生活 75. show your love - 表达你的爱 76. set goals - 设定目标 77. allow to - 允许 78. be likely to - 可能 79. write down - 写下 80. breathing in - 吸入 81. immune system - 免疫系统 82. second-hand smoke - 二手烟 83. stay away from - 远离 84. endangered animals - 濒危动物 85. die out - 灭绝 86. be deeply connected - 紧密相连 87. ask for favors - 请求帮忙 88. get a positive response - 得到积极回应 89. go out of one's way - 特地 90. choose your words carefully - 措辞谨慎 91. explain the situation - 解释情况 92. in return - 作为回报 93. body language - 肢体语言 94. pay enough attention to - 足够注意 95. actions speak louder than words - 行动胜于言语 96. make eye contact - 眼神交流 97. deliver messages - 传递信息 98. improve memory - 提高记忆力 99. regular exercise - 定期锻炼 100. short-term memory - 短期记忆 101. keep...in good condition - 保持良好状态 102. brain training - 脑力训练 103. go a long way - 大有帮助 104. make a difference - 产生影响 105. take part in - 参加 106. be known for - 以……闻名 107. feel cold - 感到冷 108. northern lights - 北极光 109. contribute to - 为……做贡献 110. be responsible for - 对……负责 111. solve problems - 解决问题 112. make an effort - 努力 113. fossil fuel - 化石燃料 114. electric vehicles - 电动车 115. take a leading role - 起主导作用 116. charging stations - 充电站 117. play a role in - 在……中起作用 118. brain development - 大脑发育 119. be short of - 缺乏 120. a amount of - 大量的 121. limit the use of - 限制使用 122. traditional Chinese dress - 中国传统服饰 123. grow popular - 变得流行 124. get its name - 得名 125. be suitable for - 适合 126. find ideas from - 从……获取灵感 127. language learning - 语言学习 128. practice speaking - 练习口语 129. guess the meaning - 猜测意思 130. body language - 肢体语言 131. lose hope - 失去希望 132. give up - 放弃 133. spend time - 花时间 134. learn English - 学习英语 135. listen to the broadcast - 听广播 136. tell someone - 告诉某人 137. look up - 查阅 138. make a conversation - 进行对话 139. share experiences - 分享经历 140. writing about your day - 写日记 141. improve your English - 提高英语 142. running a marathon - 跑马拉松 143. do your best - 尽力 144. get prepared for - 为……做准备 145. pay attention - 注意 146. hand in the test paper - 交卷 147. face the music - 面对现实 148. deal with - 处理 149. show off - 炫耀 150. lose control of - 失去控制 151. make your bed - 自作自受 152. the history of - ……的历史 153. learn to grow - 学会种植 154. be sensitive to - 对……敏感 155. exchange goods for - 以物换物 156. bring to - 带到 157. the popularity of - ……的流行 158. learn more about - 了解更多 159. shake hands - 握手 160. make fist and palm salute - 行拱手礼 161. stand at attention - 立正 162. bend down - 弯腰 专题二：常考题型过关练 01 必练基础题 Passage 1 Do you like to read comic (连环漫画) books? Even if you have never read an actual comic book, you probably know some characters from comic books. Do you know Captain America? How about Spiderman? Do you recognize Thor and Loki? Have you ever watched Superman? 1 A comic book is a book made up of a series of pictures. The art and words are called “comic”, but that doesn’t always mean “funny”. 2 Rodolphe Topffer was a teacher, but he also developed several comic strips (连环漫画) which were published in 1827 in different places. These were all drawn carefully by hand. 3 Topffer wrote in horizontal (水平的) blocks in his own handwriting. This became the standard. 4 Here, artists loved the idea and developed the technique (技巧) of using travel notes in their comics, which were always popular. The French also took part in strip comics, while there were still others who stuck to single comics that were going down the page in the book — instead of horizontal. Comics started to become popular in the 20th century. 5 Comic strip artists have often used art to “make fun” of very serious subjects. Even when they were not “making fun”, they used the comics and the characters to deal with serious topics. Comic books continue to be popular, but over time, many of their characters have also been pictured in television shows and movies. A．Other artists don’t like comic strips. B．Sometimes the comics are more serious. C．Comic strips became popular in France. D．All of these characters started in comic books. E．He is considered to be the father of the comic strip. F．More people started reading comics on their phones. G．It was the time when they could be printed in large numbers. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．E 4．C 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文，围绕“连环漫画书”展开，介绍了连环漫画的定义、发展历史、不同地区的发展情况以及其在表现严肃主题等方面的特点。 1．根据“Do you know Captain America? How about Spiderman? Do you recognize Thor and Loki? Have you ever watched Superman?”可知，此处是说明这些角色的起源，选项D“所有这些角色都起源于连环漫画书。”能承接上文对这些角色的提及。故选D。 2．根据“The art and words are called “comic”, but that doesn’t always mean ‘funny’.”可知，此处是说明连环漫画并不总是有趣的，选项B“有时连环漫画更严肃。”能体现连环漫画的风格多样性。故选B。 3．根据“Rodolphe Topffer was a teacher, but he also developed several comic strips (连环漫画) which were published in 1827 in different places. These were all drawn carefully by hand.”可知，此处是说明鲁道夫·托皮夫在连环漫画领域的地位，选项E“他被认为是连环漫画的创始人。”能体现他的重要性。故选E。 4．根据“Here, artists loved the idea and developed the technique (技巧) of using travel notes in their comics, which were always popular. The French also took part in strip comics ...”可知，此处是介绍连环漫画在法国的流行情况，选项C“连环漫画在法国变得流行。”是该部分的主题句，概括了下文内容。故选C。 5．根据“Comics started to become popular in the 20th century.”可知，此处是说明20世纪连环漫画流行的原因，选项G“那是它们可以被大量印刷的时代。”能解释连环漫画流行的背景。故选G。 Passage 2 1 When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren’t included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule — what the punishment will be. 2 For example, if you find your son smoking, you may limit his social activities for two weeks. 3 A study shows that the most popular punishment is to limit kids’ TV time. It’s understandable that you’ll be angry when rules are broken. 4 Sharing your feelings of anger, disappointment or sadness with your kids can have a better effect on them. Try to do that. When your kids know what they have done has made you sad, they will feel guilty. When they know their actions influence you greatly, they will obey rules better. 5 If your rules or ways of punishment make them unhappy or under a lot of pressure, are they helpful? A．Kids will not obey the rules. B．Rules are made to help your kids behave better. C．You felt angry when your kids broke the rules. D．Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. E．Punishment is a way to express your anger, but it’s not a very good one. F．Punishments you set should be reasonable, without violence or threat (暴力或威胁). G．You should punish your kids only in ways you have discussed before the rule is broken. 【答案】1．D 2．F 3．G 4．E 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕“家长给孩子制定家规及惩罚方式”展开，从家规的制定、惩罚的合理性、情绪表达对孩子的影响等方面给出建议，帮助家长更好地通过规则引导孩子行为。 1．根据后文“When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren’t included in rules.”可知，此处围绕父母给孩子制定家规展开，D选项“许多父母喜欢为孩子制定家庭规则。” 引出话题，符合语境。故选D。 2．根据后文“For example, if you find your son smoking, you may limit his social activities for two weeks.”可知，此处强调惩罚需合理，F选项“你设定的惩罚应该是合理的，没有暴力或威胁。”体现了惩罚的合理性原则，与后文举例中“限制社交活动”的合理惩罚方式相契合。故选F。 3．根据前文“if you find your son smoking, you may limit his social activities for two weeks.”和后文“A study shows that the most popular punishment is to limit kids’ TV time.”可知，此处讲惩罚的制定原则，补充说明惩罚需提前约定，G选项“你应该只用在规则被打破前讨论过的方式惩罚孩子。” 衔接上下文，符合语境。故选G。 4．根据前文“It’s understandable that you’ll be angry when rules are broken.”以及后文“Sharing your feelings of anger, disappointment or sadness with your kids can have a better effect on them.”可知，此处讲惩罚不是表达愤怒的好方式，E选项“惩罚是一种表达愤怒的方式，但不是一种很好的方式。”衔接上下文，符合语境。故选E。 5．根据后文“If your rules or ways of punishment make them unhappy or under a lot of pressure, are they helpful?”可知，此处讲规则的作用，B选项“制定规则是为了帮助你的孩子表现得更好。”引出对规则作用的思考，符合语境。故选B。 请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。一空一句。 Passage 3 Different countries have different manners for social situations. In Mexico, people shake hands when they meet for the first time. In Brazil, people sometimes kiss. In the Republic of Korea, people usually bow. Do you know the Chinese fist-and-palm salute (拱手礼)? It is one of the classic greeting manners in China. 1 The occasions for making a fist-and-palm salute. For centuries, China has been known as “Liyi Zhi Bang”. Nowadays, the Chinese usually shake hands when meeting others, but sometimes they also perform the fist-and-palm salute. 1 People make a fist-and-palm salute when they visit someone during the Spring Festival or attend someone’s wedding ceremony, birthday party, and so on. The history of the fist-and-palm salute. 1 It started in the Western Zhou Dynasty. If people met strangers, they would prepare for a fight if necessary, and hands were always ready for holding weapons (武器). Holding hands together pointed towards themselves, which was a way of expressing kindness. Later it became one of the traditional Chinese greeting manners. 2 How do you make a fist-and-palm salute properly? First, stand at attention. Then, if you are a man, make a right-hand half-fist, and then have the left hand hold the right hand in front of your chest. For a woman, make a left-hand half-fist, and then place the right hand on top of the left hand. Next, look at each other, raise both hands to the brow (额头), and bow. 3 Also, you could say some lucky greeting words to each other three times. A．Now let’s learn more about it. B．When and where do people use it? C．The way to make a fist-and-palm salute. D．The future of the fist-and-palm salute. E．Finally, shake hands toward each other three times. F．The fist-and-palm salute has a history of more than 3, 000 years. G．In many formal events, this gesture is preferred over a handshake. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．F 4．C 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕中国的拱手礼展开，介绍了其使用场合、历史以及正确的行礼方式。 1．根据“Do you know the Chinese fist-and-palm salute (拱手礼)? It is one of the classic greeting manners in China.”可知，后文将详细介绍拱手礼的相关内容，A选项“现在让我们进一步了解它。”起到引出下文的作用。故选A。 2．根据下文“People make a fist-and-palm salute when they visit someone during the Spring Festival or attend someone’s wedding ceremony, birthday party, and so on.”可知，此处提到了何时何地使用拱手礼。选项B“人们在何时何地使用它呢？”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据本段标题“The history of the fist-and-palm salute.”可知，介绍拱手礼的历史。选项F“拱手礼有超过3,000年的历史。”符合语境。故选F。 4．根据下文“How do you make a fist-and-palm salute properly?”可知，介绍使用拱手礼的正确方式。选项C“行拱手礼的方式。”符合语境。故选C。 5．根据“First ...Then ... Next ...”的步骤描述可知，E选项“最后，互相拱手三次。”是对行礼步骤的补充，符合语境。故选E。 Passage 4 Which kind of animals do you like best? Dogs, cats, lions or another kind? How much do you know about the animals that live with us in the world? 1 Animals are much more than food or pets for humans. Animals are smart. Some of them do very unusual things. 2 For example, chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use sticks to get white ants out of the ground. They even teach each other how to use tools. Scientists find that animals have their own ways to communicate. Did you know dolphins use ultrasound (超声波) to communicate? 3 They also learn to tell the difference between the sound of their own group and that of other groups. Animals have societies, too. Let’s take ants as an example. 4 Some ants are strong enough to fight against enemies (敌人). Some take care of babies. Others go out to look for food. They have organizations that make the group work well. 5 Long ago, people used pigeons (鸽子) to send mail over long distances. Dogs have been best friends to humans since ancient times. Nowadays some dogs are even trained to guide blind people. Dogs also use their noses to search out drugs for the police. A．Birds learn to sing from their parents. B．Animals can help humans in many ways. C．An ant family usually has millions of ants. D．There are about 16,000 kinds of ants in the world. E．Research shows that animals can use tools (工具). F．Do you know that the earth is home to millions of animals? G．Take a look here and you will find amazing stories about them. 【答案】1．G 2．E 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文介绍动物的智慧、交流、社会群体及对人类的帮助等诸多奇妙之处。 1．根据前文“Which kind of animals do you like best? Dogs, cats, lions or another kind? How much do you know about the animals that live with us in the world?”可知，前文询问对和我们共同生活在世界上的动物了解多少。G选项“看看这里，你会发现关于它们的惊人故事”起到引出下文讲述动物相关内容的作用。故选G。 2．根据后文“For example,chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use sticks to get white ants out of the ground.”可知，后文举例黑猩猩用棍子把白蚁从地里弄出来，这是动物使用工具的表现。E选项“研究表明动物会使用工具”能很好地引出该例子。故选E。 3．根据前文“Did you know dolphins use ultrasound (超声波) to communicate?”可知，前文讲海豚用超声波交流。A选项“鸟类从父母那里学习唱歌”也是在说动物的交流学习方式，与前文关于动物交流的内容相呼应。故选A。 4．根据前文“Animals have societies, too. Let’s take ants as an example.”可知，前文以蚂蚁为例说动物有社会群体。C选项“一个蚂蚁家族通常有数百万只蚂蚁”是对蚂蚁群体规模的描述，符合语境。故选C。 5．根据后文“Long ago, people used pigeons (鸽子) to send mail over long distances. Dogs have been best friends to humans since ancient times. Nowadays some dogs are even trained to guide blind people. Dogs also use their noses to search out drugs for the police.”可知，后文讲鸽子送信、狗引导盲人、帮警察搜毒品等，都是动物帮助人类的方式。B选项“动物能在很多方面帮助人类”能概括这部分内容。故选B。 Passage 5 Confidence (自信) is very important in our life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that more confident people are much happier. They can succeed more easily. But do you know how to be more confident? 1 Speak loudly When you are not confident, you can’t do well in what you want to do. 1 Try to speak aloud so that people can hear you clearly. A high voice can help you become more confident. Play Sports or take up a hobby Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. When you are playing sports, you will be full of confidence. 1 For example, if you like singing, sing as much as you can. It will make you happy and confident, and it can help you make more friends. Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well. 1 You told a joke that made someone laugh. Praise (表扬) yourself for the good things you’ve done. Get rid of (消除) fear Fear comes along with failure. But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life. 1 Try to start again and believe you can do better. A．Here are some suggestions. B．You couldn’t sleep well at night. C．You finished your homework. D．With a confident attitude, you can be rich. E．At the same time, a hobby can make you outgoing. F．Don’t speak in such a low voice that other people can hardly hear. G．Don’t hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．E 4．C 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了自信的重要性，并给了我们增强自信的建议。 1．根据“But do you know how to be more confident?”以及以下各段的小标题可知，此处为承上启下的句子，引出给读者增强自信的建议，选项A“以下是一些建议”符合语境，故选A。 2．根据“Speak loudly”可知此处应与“大声说”有关，选项F“不要用低得其他人几乎听不见的声音说话”符合语境，故选F。 3．根据“Play Sports or take up a hobby”可知此处应与做运动或开始爱好有关，选项E“同时，一个爱好可以使你变得外向”符合语境，故选E。 4．根据“Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well.”和“You told a joke that made someone laugh.”可知此处应是列举做得好的事，选项C“你完成了你的作业”符合语境，故选C。 5．根据“But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life.”和“Try to start again and believe you can do better”可知此处应是与失败的事有关，选项G“不要因为你上次说了些愚蠢的话就把头藏起来。”符合语境，故选G。 Passage 6 People make long journeys to different countries. 1 However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. 2 You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer. This will help you know yourself better. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone (舒适区). It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar (熟悉的) area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. 1 For example, you can go out for difficult rock climbing. This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. 2 It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. 3 As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure. A．They even have a great time during the journeys. B．Some even make their way to space. C．In fact, the self-discovery journey is a life-long task. D．Spend your time in a new environment. E．Find out your most valuable ability. F．Share different cultures with others. G．You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. 【答案】1．B 2．E 3．G 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了自我发现之旅的重要性以及如何开始这一旅程的四个建议。 1．根据“People make long journeys to different countries.”可知，前文说人们去不同国家长途旅行，这里进一步举例说明更远的旅行，选项B“有些人甚至踏上了前往太空的旅程。”符合，故选B。 2．根据“You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football.”可知，此段围绕能力展开，选项E“找出你最宝贵的能力。”符合，故选E。 3．根据“However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations.”以及“For example, you can go out for difficult rock climbing.”可知，这里说的是要走出舒适区去做一些有挑战的事，选项G“你可以做一些你害怕的户外活动。”符合，故选G。 4．根据“When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink what you always believe.”可知，此段说在不同地方接触不同思想的人会让你重新思考，选项D“在一个新的环境中度过你的时间。”符合，故选D。 5．根据“People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible.”以及“As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow.”可知，前文说人们想尽快完成旅程，这里转折说明自我发现旅程是个长期过程，选项C“事实上，自我发现之旅是一项终身任务。”符合，故选C。 Passage 7 Have you seen the cartoon Ne Zha 2? It has taken the movie market by storm and become a hot topic. 1 It’s also like a story about how to fight against unfairness. Directed by the famous Jiaozi (Yang Yu), it continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing. In the story, Ne Zha is born as a “demon child (魔童)” because of a mistake made by the gods. People in his village are afraid of him and think he is dangerous. 2 In the movie, he never gives up on himself and continues to fight for what he believes in. Most amazingly, the screen is filled with bright colors and the fighting actions. 3 It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties and value friendship. These themes are popular with both the young and adults. Also, the movie is very meaningful. Ne Zha’s spirit of “defying fate (反抗命运)” shows that he doesn’t accept the unfair fate but wants to write his own life. This shows the main idea of the movie: we have the power to decide who we are. 4 The movie not only brings Chinese culture to the world, but also shows how powerful a well-made movie can be in bridging cultural differences. It’s actually a great achievement in the movie industry. It has broken box office (票房) records. 5 Many praise its perfect mix of Chinese culture and inspiring messages. A．This movie is not just for fun. B．Everyone can truly be in control of himself. C．The cinemas where Ne Zha 2 is shown are modern. D．Besides the actions, Ne Zha 2 teaches important life lessons. E．The director has made several other movies before Ne Zha 2. F．So far, it has also received high praise from home and abroad. G．However, Ne Zha is actually kind-hearted and tries to protect his family and friends. 【答案】1．A 2．G 3．D 4．B 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇关于电影《哪吒2》的评论文章，主要介绍了电影的内容、主题及其在文化传播和票房上的成功。文章通过分析电影的情节、视觉效果和深层意义，展示了这部电影的独特魅力。 1．根据“It’s also like a story about how to fight against unfairness.”可知，这部电影不仅仅是为了娱乐，还包含了对不公平的抗争。选项A“这部电影不只是为了好玩。”符合语境。故选A。 2．根据“People in his village are afraid of him and think he is dangerous...In the movie, he never gives up on himself and continues to fight for what he believes in.”可知，前后句是转折关系，所以这里是一个转折句。选项G“然而，哪吒实际上是善良的，并试图保护他的家人和朋友。”符合语境。故选G。 3．根据“Most amazingly, the screen is filled with bright colors and the fighting actions...It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties and value friendship.”可知，电影的画面充满了明亮的色彩和打斗动作，但后文提到电影还鼓励人们在面对困难时保持勇敢并珍惜友谊。选项D“除了动作，《哪吒2》还教会了我们重要的人生经验。”符合语境。故选D。 4．根据“This shows the main idea of the movie: we have the power to decide who we are.”可知，电影的核心思想是我们有能力决定自己是谁。选项B“每个人都可以真正成为自己的主人”符合语境。故选B。 5．根据“It has broken box office (票房) records.”可知，这部电影打破了票房纪录，说明影响深远。选项F“到目前为止，它还受到了国内外的高度赞扬”符合语境。故选F。 Passage 8 As we all know, it’s challenging to learn a second language. Many students spend years studying to master it. The best part is that you can communicate with people from other countries. 1 When you speak two languages, your brain works harder. It engages more parts of the brain than when you only speak your own language. This extra (额外的) work helps keep your brain healthy and strong. 2 It found that bilinguals (会说双语的人) started to show signs of memory problems much later than those who weren’t. So, learning another language may help keep your brain young for longer. Being bilingual also influences your ability to pay attention. 3 It requires them to move their attention away from the language they aren’t using. As a result, they’re better able to ignore outside distractions (分散注意力的事) and focus more fully on the task at hand. Moreover, learning a second language can make you more open-minded. You learn about different cultures and ways of thinking. 4 If you travel abroad, you can ask for directions, order food or chat with locals without trouble. This can make your trips more interesting and less stressful. 5 Learning a new language isn’t just about talking to more people; it’s about growing as a person. With all these good points, language learning doesn’t seem like such a chore at all! A．Being bilingual makes you smarter. B．A study researched more than 200 elderly people. C．This can help you better understand and respect others. D．Clearly, being bilingual is far more useful than we think. E．Bilingual people often change between two different languages. F．There are many other advantages of learning another language. G．Learning a second language isn’t suitable for everyone. 【答案】1．F 2．B 3．E 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了学习第二语言的多重好处，包括提升大脑健康、增强注意力、促进开放思维等。 1．根据“The best part is that you can communicate with people from other countries.”以及后文列举的其他优势，可知此处应总结学习第二语言的“其他优势”，选项F“学习另一种语言还有很多其他好处。”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据“It found that bilinguals (会说双语的人) started to show signs of memory problems much later than those who weren’t”并结合选项可知，此处需补充研究背景，选项B“一项研究调查了200多名老年人。”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据“It requires them to move their attention away from the language they aren’t using.”可知，此处说明双语者需切换语言，选项E“双语者经常在两种不同的语言之间转换。”符合语境。故选E。 4．根据“You learn about different cultures and ways of thinking.”并结合选项可知，后文应接此行为的影响，选项C“这可以帮助你更好地理解和尊重他人。”符合语境。故选C。 5．根据“Learning a new language isn’t just about talking to more people; it’s about growing as a person.”并结合选项可知，此处需总结双语的多重价值，选项D“显然，双语比我们想象的要有用得多。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 9 Now students’ English handwriting (书写) gets worse and worse. That makes their teachers feel worried. Is your English handwriting beautiful? 1 Use paper with lines When you write English words or sentences, you can use paper with lines. That will make your handwriting straight. 1 Be sure to fill the lined space completely. And make sure those capital letters (大写字母) are written properly. Slow down If your writing is hard to read, just slow down a little. 1 If you write too quickly, it’s hard for you to stop where you should, and you may make more mistakes easily. 2 When you hold your pencil in the correct way, writing is much better. Some kids press down really hard when they write. That makes the handwriting bad. Try to be relaxed and don’t hold the pencil so hard. Let your writing appear nice and clean. If you do so, people will guess you are a student with a good habit. Draw more pictures 1 While you are drawing pictures, you need to use the skills to control your pencil better. Even though you have no chance to draw at school, you can practice by drawing at home. Handwriting is very important. Imagine you are a famous movie star or a well-known sports player, what do you do when your fans run up to you? Give them your autographs (亲笔签名), of course! A．Hold your pencil right. B．Make sure you can use it. C．We will try to learn English well. D．Drawing can improve your handwriting. E．If not, here are four steps that really work! F．Going slower makes your handwriting clearer. G．Those lines on the paper can help you write words in the right size. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．F 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章针对学生英语书写越来越差的问题，提出四个实用的改善步骤，并强调书写的重要性。 1．根据上文“Is your English handwriting beautiful?”以及下文“Use paper with lines; Slow down; Draw more pictures”可知，上文询问英语书写是否好看，而下文紧接着分点介绍“用带线的纸”、“放慢速度”以及“多画画”等方法，可推测此处需承接“书写是否好看”的提问——若书写不好看，则引出改善方法；选项E“如果不好看，这里有四个实用步骤。”恰好承接前文的提问，引出下文的解决方案，起到过渡衔接的作用。故选E。 2．根据本段主题“Use paper with lines”及下文“Be sure to fill the lined space completely.”可知，下文“填满横线空间”是对“用带线纸”的具体要求，因此空格处需解释带线纸的作用；选项G“纸上的那些线条能帮你把单词写得大小合适。”既呼应“带线纸”的主题，又为下文“填满空间”提供了原因 (因线条已规范大小，故需填满以匹配)，符合逻辑。故选G。 3．根据上文“If your writing is hard to read, just slow down a little.”可知，如果你的笔迹很难辨认，就放慢一点速度，那么此处应解释放慢速度的好处；选项F“放慢速度能让你的书写更清晰。”符合语境。故选F。 4．根据下文“When you hold your pencil in the correct way, writing is much better.”可知，当你以正确的方式握住铅笔时，书写会更好，可推测本段的核心内容是“正确握笔”；选项A“正确握笔。”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据上文“Draw more pictures”可知，本段的主题是“多画画”，因此首句需说明画画与书写的关系；选项D“画画能提升你的书写水平。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 10 Seasonal fatigue (季节性疲劳) is common for everyone. When it comes to a new season, people have to get used to the changes in temperature and air pressure. Usually it’s easy to feel tired or sleepy, especially for students who take lessons in the classroom. This may do harm to their study and exams. 1 . Sometimes, inviting a friend to do sports or daily exercise during the breaks may help. But make sure you still have energy for class after exercising. It’s not only a great way to keep in touch with others, 2 . 3 . Sleeping for seven or eight hours can be helpful. When it is 11 o’clock in the evening, each part of our body starts to rest, which is the time for us to be in bed. So you should plan your time wisely and go to bed on time. Keep drinking water even though you are not thirsty. In the northern part of China, the weather is very dry. When you are low on fluids (液体), 4 . Take in enough fluids, not just water but also water-filled food, such as fruits, vegetables, soup and so on. Combing your hair (梳头发) helps keep awake. According to the traditional Chinese medicine, combing your hair may not only keep your mind active, but also do good to your health. 5 . All in all, there are many advantages to comb your hair more often. A．your body may feel weak B．your mind will be active C．short of sleep is also one of the main reasons of fatigue D．but also a way to make you happy and relaxed E．In some way, combing your hair also helps reduce pressure F．So, it’s good for you to comb your hair often G．So it is important for you to learn how to deal with seasonal fatigue 【答案】1．G 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕季节性疲劳展开，介绍了应对季节性疲劳的几种方法，包括运动、睡眠、补水和梳头等。 1．根据“Seasonal fatigue (季节性疲劳) is common for everyone...This may do harm to their study and exams.”可知，季节性疲劳会影响学生的学习和考试，因此此处需要一个总结句，强调应对方法的重要性。选项G“因此，学会应对季节性疲劳对你很重要”符合语境。故选G。 2．根据“It’s not only a great way to keep in touch with others,”可知，前文提到运动是与他人保持联系的好方法，后文需补充运动的其他好处。选项D“也是一种让你快乐和放松的方式”中的“but also”与前文“not only”构成并列关系，逻辑连贯。故选D。 3．根据“Sleeping for seven or eight hours can be helpful...So you should plan your time wisely and go to bed on time.”可知，第三段主题是睡眠的重要性，选项C“睡眠不足也是疲劳的主要原因之一”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据“When you are low on fluids (液体),”可知，此处讲缺水的后果，选项A“你的身体可能会感到虚弱”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据“According to the traditional Chinese medicine, combing your hair may not only keep your mind active, but also do good to your health.”可知，此处讨论梳头的好处，选项E“从某种角度来说，梳头也有助于减压”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 11 Is there a connection between music and language abilities? According to recent studies, the answer is yes: 1 Here, we will look at two examples: A recent study by the researcher Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person’s hearing ability. 2 The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians were able to hear the talking person more clearly. 3 Think about violinists in an orchestra (管弦乐团). When the violinists play with others, they hear their own instruments and many others, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and pay no attention to the other sounds. In this way, musicians are able to focus on certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise. Schlaug, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke (中风) patients. Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can still sing. 4 Why? Schlaug isn’t sure. Music seems to make different parts of the brain work, including the damaged parts. This might help patients to use those parts of the brain again. Music improves concentration, memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities. 5 Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp (敏锐的) as we get older. Music is not only enjoyable, but also good for us in many other ways. A．It can even help sick people get better. B．Music helps people solve some hearing problems. C．Music improves certain language abilities in the brain. D．The violinists develop their memories by playing the violin. E．Musicians hear better because they learn to pay attention to certain sounds. F．Schlaug was surprised to find that singing words helped his patients to speak. G．In his study, two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．B 4．F 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述音乐与语言之间的关系，并用两个例子表明音乐在许多方面对我们是有利的。 1．根据前文“Is there a connection between music and language abilities? According to recent studies, the answer is yes:”可知，此空应是给出回答的具体内容。C选项“音乐能提高大脑中某些语言的能力”承接上文，符合语境。故选C。 2．根据“The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training.”可知，第一组人是音乐家，而第二组这些人没有接受音乐的训练。G选项“在他的研究中，两组人听一个人在嘈杂的房间里说话”引起下文，符合语境。故选G。 3．根据“The musicians were able to hear the talking person more clearly.”和“In this way, musicians are able to focus on certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise”可知，承接上文，解释音乐家听地更好的远远，通过这种方式，科学家能够专注于特定的声音，甚至是在一个有很多噪音的房间，选项E“音乐家听地更好，因为他们学会了关注某些声音”符合语境，故选E。 4．根据前文“Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can still sing.”可知，由于他们的疾病，这些人无法正常说出他们的姓名、地址或其他信息。然而，他们仍然可以唱歌。F选项“Schlaug惊讶地发现，唱歌能帮助他的病人说话”承接上文，符合语境。故选F。 5．根据前文“Music improves concentration, memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities.”以及下文“Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp (敏锐的) as we get older.”可知，此空应是一个过渡句。A选项“它（音乐）甚至会让病人变得更好”引起下文，符合语境。故选A。 Passage 12 Whether you’ve been invited to a dinner party or you’re going out to eat, having table manners can leave a great impression (印象) on others. 1 . There are some things that need to be remembered at the dinner table, and then you can enjoy delicious food and have fun with your friends and family members. 2 No one wants to be disturbed (打扰) by a ringing phone. Before you have dinner, put your phone on silent or put it in a pocket. If you get an important phone call, excuse yourself from the table to take it so you don’t disturb anyone else. Pass all food dishes to the right If you’re serving your own food, keep passing dishes around. Once you’ve taken enough food, hand the dish off to the person on your right. 1 If you’d like to eat more, politely ask them to pass you a dish. Chew (咀嚼) slowly with your mouth closed 1 . And it’s a polite behavior to eat food slowly. If you want to say something, finish what’s in your mouth and swallow (咽下) before speaking. Help clean the table at the end of the meal If you’re at a family dinner, you should help to clean up the table. 1 The host will really thank you, and you might receive an invitation to the next dinner party. Last but not least, be sure to express your thanks to your host. A．Put your phone on silent. B．Don’t make a noise while eating. C．You could even offer to wash the dishes. D．Try not to show anyone your food as you chew. E．It’s impolite to reach over anyone to get more food. F．Chew loudly to show others that your food is delicious. G．It will make everyone happy and comfortable. 【答案】1．G 2．A 3．E 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了餐桌礼仪。 1．根据“Whether you’ve been invited to a dinner party or you’re going out to eat, having table manners can leave a great impression on others.”可知餐桌礼仪能给他人留下好印象，接着下文“There are some things that need to be remembered at the dinner table, and then you can enjoy delicious food and have fun with your friends and family members.”可知需记住的餐桌礼仪，选项G“这会让所有人开心又舒适。”承接上文留下好印象，引出下文需要记住的餐桌礼仪。故选G。 2．根据“No one wants to be disturbed by a ringing phone. Before you have dinner, put your phone on silent or put it in a pocket.”可知，此处表达没有人想被响铃的手机打扰，在你吃晚餐之前，把你的手机静音或者放进口袋，选项A“把你的手机调成静音状态。”概括了这部分核心内容。故选A。 3．根据“If you’d like to eat more, politely ask them to pass you a dish.”可知，如果你想要多吃点，礼貌地让他们给你递一道菜，选项E“越过别人去拿更多食物是不礼貌的。”符合语境。故选E。 4．根据“If you want to say something, finish what’s in your mouth and swallow before speaking.”可知，此处表示如果想要说话，先把嘴里东西吃完咽下去，选项D“咀嚼的时候，尽量不要让任何人看到你嘴里的食物。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据“If you’re at a family dinner, you should help to clean up the table.”可知，此处表达你应该帮忙清理桌子，选项C“你甚至可以提出主动洗碗。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 13 A good relationship with parents makes family life happier. As teenagers, sometimes you may find it hard to get along well with your parents. Here are some tips that might help you. Spend time together In our busy lives, we often forget to stay close to our parents. Try to eat dinner together without phones or TV. 1 You can also help your mom cook or watch a movie with your dad on weekends. These small moments can bring you closer. Learn to listen When your parents are talking to you, please listen carefully. 1 If you don’t understand their decision, wait until they finish and then politely tell them your idea. Good communication starts with good listening. Do your part at home You are an important part of the family. 1 You can keep your room clean, take out the trash, or wash the dishes after meals. When you help without being asked, your parents will feel very happy. Share your life Tell your parents what happened at school—something interesting or something that worried you. 1 . They have more experience and can often give you helpful advice. Don’t always keep everything in your heart. Show your love Sometimes a simple “thank you” or “I love you” can mean a lot. 1 You can write a small card for Mother’s Day or help your dad wash the car. These actions show your love. A．Don’t stop them when they are speaking. B．Helping with housework is a good way to show you care. C．For example, you can talk about your friends or teachers. D．They care about you, so they are happy to listen. E．It is more important to get good grades than to do housework. F．You can also show your love through small actions. G．Share your feelings with your friends instead of your parents. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了如何与父母建立良好的关系，提出了五个具体建议。 1．根据文章第2段“Try to eat dinner together without phones or TV… You can also help your mom cook or watch a movie with your dad on weekends.”可知，此处应填入与“分享日常生活”相关的内容。选项C“例如，你可以谈论你的朋友或老师。”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据文章第3段“When your parents are talking to you, please listen carefully… If you don’t understand their decision, wait until they finish…”可知，此处强调“不要打断父母说话”。选项A“不要在他们说话时打断他们。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据文章第4段“You are an important part of the family… You can keep your room clean, take out the trash…”可知，此处强调“分担家务”。选项B“帮忙做家务是表达关心的好方式。”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据文章第5段“Tell your parents what happened at school… They have more experience…”可知，父母愿意倾听并提供建议。选项D“他们关心你，所以乐意倾听。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据文章最后一段“Sometimes a simple ‘thank you’… You can write a small card…”可知，此处强调“用行动表达爱”。选项F“你也可以通过小行动表达爱。”符合语境。故选F。 Passage 14 Why is setting goals (目标) important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen. Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. 1 It’s like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal, or a map. 2 But he drives aimlessly (漫无目的地) around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be? 3 They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people usually just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set and they aren’t difficult to reach. 4 You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life. Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. 5 They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way, you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goal. A．Written goals can be reviewed usually. B．He starts off at the same time from the same place. C．It’s difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map. D．By setting goals you are taking control of your life. E．Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. F．You’d better set a goal once a time. G．It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．E 4．G 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了设定目标能帮助我们主动掌控人生，而非被动接受命运。成功者善于用目标指引行动，并将目标写下来以增强执行力。 1．根据“It’s like having a sign to show you where you want to go.”可知，设置目标就像有一个标志告诉你要去哪里，因此表示设置目标能帮助你掌握自己的生活。D项“通过设定目标，你可以掌控自己的生活”符合语境，故选D。 2．根据“But he drives aimlessly (漫无目的地) around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil.”可知，此处表示他出发了，没有到达任何地方。B项“他在同一时间从同一地点出发”符合语境，故选B。 3．根据“They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans.”可知，他们决定自己想要的生活，然后通过设定目标和制定计划来实现。因此表示他们设置目标并坚持下来，是生活的赢家，E项“生活中的赢家设定目标并坚持”符合语境，故选E。 4．根据“You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.”可知，你是那个必须决定你的人生目标和方向的人。因此表示是由你自己去发现你真正的目标G项“这取决于你自己去发现你的真正目标是什么。”符合语境，故选G。 5．根据“Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.”可知，此处介绍把目标写下来的好处。A项“写下来的目标可以经常回顾”符合语境，故选A。 Passage 15 Smoking is very bad for your health, especially for your lungs. When people smoke, they breathe in a lot of harmful chemicals. 1 but also cause diseases. Smokers also have more chances to get sick with colds because smoking hurts their immune system (免疫系统). Not just the smokers, but also the people around them can be hurt by the smoke. 2 Kids who grow up with parents or family members who smoke might get sick more often because they breathe in this harmful air. 3 It makes your heart work harder and can lead to heart disease. Smokers are more likely to have high blood pressure and other serious heart problems. Smoking also affects (影响) your skin. It makes your skin look older and wrinkled (起皱纹) because it doesn’t get enough oxygen. 4 So, it’s really important to stay away from cigarettes (香烟) and not start smoking. If you see someone starting to smoke, 5 Remember, taking care of your body means saying no to smoking. A．ask them if they need help. B．It is called second-hand smoke. C．Smoking can also hurt your heart. D．These can not only make it hard to breathe, E．tell them about how bad it is for their health. F．Every year, more and more people start to smoke. G．Your teeth and fingers can also turn yellow because of smoking. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．G 5．E 【导语】本文主要讲述了吸烟对健康的危害，包括对肺部、免疫系统、心脏、皮肤等的影响，并强调二手烟的危害，最后呼吁远离香烟。 1．根据“When people smoke, they breathe in a lot of harmful chemicals…but also cause diseases.”可知，not only…but also…“不但……而且……”，固定搭配，并且前文提到吸烟会吸入有害化学物质，下文提到还会导致疾病，选项D“这些不仅会使人呼吸困难”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“Not just the smokers, but also the people around them can be hurt by the smoke…Kids who grow up with parents or family members”可知，前文说“周围的人也受烟雾伤害”，后文举例孩子受影响，因此，此处应过渡前后句，介绍二手烟。选项B“它被称为二手烟。”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据“It makes your heart work harder and can lead to heart disease.”可知，下文提到吸烟可能会导致心脏病，因此，此处应表达吸烟对心脏有害。选项C“吸烟也会伤害你的心脏。”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据“Smoking also affects your skin. It makes your skin look older and wrinkled because it doesn’t get enough oxygen. ”可知，前文提到吸烟对皮肤的影响，因此，此处应继续表述吸烟对身体其他部位的影响。选项G“你的牙齿和手指也会因为吸烟而变黄。”符合语境。故选G。 5．根据“If you see someone starting to smoke…Remember, taking care of your body means saying no to smoking.”可知，下文强调拒绝吸烟，因此，此处表达如果看到有人开始吸烟，应该劝阻他们。选项E“告诉他们这对他们的健康有多不好。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 16 You’ve possibly heard that animals can become endangered (濒危的). 1 But did you know that the languages we use can be endangered too? In fact, about half of the world’s languages are endangered right now. 2 What does it mean for a language being endangered? A language is considered endangered when fewer people speak it, or when they start using another language instead. 1 One main reason is globalization (全球化). For example, smaller communities may start using the language of a larger, more powerful group. They do this either because they have to or because it helps them in daily life. 2 You might think it doesn’t matter if a language becomes endangered. After all, if everyone spoke the same language, communication would be easier, and misunderstandings might be avoided. 3 If a group’s language dies out (消亡), it risks losing important parts of its culture. Literary forms like poems and songs are really difficult to translate from one language to another. Moreover, when a language dies out, valuable traditional knowledge will be lost, too. A．This happens for lots of reasons. B．So this is a big problem for the world. C．How can we protect endangered languages? D．Why is it important if a language is endangered? E．But language and culture are very deeply connected. F．This means over 3,000 languages could disappear soon! G．That means animals might disappear completely in the wild. 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．A 4．D 5．E 【导语】本文主要讲述了语言消失的原因和语言消失对世界的影响。 1．根据“You’ve possibly heard that animals can become endangered (濒危的).”可知，提到动物濒危这一现象，此处需解释濒危的后果。选项G“那意味着动物可能在野外完全消失。”与之相符。故选G。 2．根据“In fact, about half of the world s languages are endangered right now.”可知，前文提到“世界上约一半的语言正濒危”，空白处需进一步说明 “一半语言濒危” 的具体影响。选项F“这意味着超过 3,000 种语言可能很快就会消失！”与之相符。故选F。 3．根据“One main reason is globalization (全球化).”可知，后文指出“一个主要原因是全球化”，空白处需起到“引出原因”的过渡作用。选项A“发生这种情况的原因有很多。”与之相符。故选A。 4．根据“You might think it doesn’t matter if a language becomes endangered...it risks losing important parts of its culture.”可知，后文先提出“你可能觉得语言濒危没关系”，再反驳该观点并阐述“语言消失会导致文化丢失”，故空处需提出“语言濒危是否重要”的问题，以引出后文讨论。选项D“如果一种语言濒临灭绝，为什么它很重要？”与之相符。故选D。 5．根据“After all, if everyone spoke the same language, communication would be easier, and misunderstandings might be avoided.”以及“If a group’s language dies out (消亡), it risks losing important parts of its culture.”可知，前文认为“大家说同一种语言能让沟通更简单”，后文转折强调“语言消失会导致文化丢失”，故空处需体现 “转折关系”，并连接 “语言” 与 “文化”。选项E“但语言和文化有着密切的联系。”与之相符。故选E。 02 能力提升题 Passage 1 We all have to ask for favors (帮忙) sometimes. But it can be a difficult thing to do—even when you ask a good friend. 1 Here are some suggestions. Be a nice person. When you ask someone for a favor, you’re really asking the person to go out of his or her way to help you. 1 If people think you’re friendly, they’re more likely to want to help. Thank them sincerely when they help you. And, of course, a smile goes a long way. 2 How do people respond to requests like this one: “Hey, Mike, lend me your car”? They probably refuse. How can you avoid this problem? Choose your words carefully. For example, say, “Mike, would you mind doing me a favor?” Mike will probably respond like this: “Maybe. What do you need?” 3 People are more likely to agree to help you when they know the whole story. Show your respect. If someone agrees to do you a favor, allow the person to choose when he or she helps you. Be respectful of the other person’s time, and try not to ask for too much. If someone refuses your request, you should accept the answer politely. 1 A．Choose your words carefully. B．You’d better learn how to refuse a favor politely. C．Why is it a good idea to ask for favors? D．Now you have his attention and can explain the situation. E．Don’t make a habit of asking for favors, and always make sure you’re ready to do someone a favor in return. F．So how can you ask for a favor and be sure to get a positive (正面的) response? G．Show the person that you understand he or she is doing something especially nice for you. 【答案】1．F 2．G 3．A 4．D 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了如何礼貌地请求他人帮忙，并给出了具体的建议。 1．根据“But it can be a difficult thing to do—even when you ask a good friend.”以及“Here are some suggestions.”可推知，此处应填入一个承上启下的句子，引出如何获得正面回应的问题，选项F“那么，你如何才能请求帮助并确保得到积极的回应呢？”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据“When you ask someone for a favor, you’re really asking the person to go out of his or her way to help you.”以及“If people think you’re friendly, they’re more likely to want to help.”并结合选项可知，此处应填入一个表达对他人帮助的感激和理解的句子，选项G“向对方表明你理解他或她正在为你做一些特别好的事情。”符合语境。故选G。 3．根据“How do people respond to requests like this one: ‘Hey, Mike, lend me your car’?”以及“Choose your words carefully.”可知，本段主旨是强调请求帮忙时要注意语言表达，选项A“仔细选择你的措辞。”符合语境。故选A。 4．根据“Mike will probably respond like this: ‘Maybe. What do you need?’”以及“People are more likely to agree to help you when they know the whole story.”可推知，此处应填入一个说明如何进一步解释请求的句子，选项D“现在你引起了他的注意，可以解释情况了。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据“If someone refuses your request, you should accept the answer politely.”并结合选项可推知，此处应填入一个关于如何平衡请求与回报的建议，选项E“不要养成寻求帮助的习惯，一定要确保你准备好帮别人一个忙作为回报。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 2 Why Should We Learn Body Language? In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. 1 Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is,“Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” 2 For example, shrug (耸) our shoulders, and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true and inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). 3 Because they are uncomfortable with the conversation. In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. 4 It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward (身体前倾) into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (传递) through body language. Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use. So it is very important for us to learn body language. 1 We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships. A．Why should we learn body language? B．They may turn away or raise their shoulders. C．Body language is also important in our personal lives. D．We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. E．Sometimes we can communicate things even without a single word. F．It can’t help readers improve their English reading and listening skills. G．We are less likely to be misunderstood by understanding body language. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．B 4．C 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了肢体语言的重要性及其在日常生活中的应用。 1．根据“In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words.”可推知，此处应补充与学习其他技能相关的内容。选项D“我们努力提高阅读和听力技能”符合语境，说明学生在语言学习中的努力方向。故选D。 2．根据“Actions speak louder than words.”可推知，此处应强调肢体语言的非言语表达功能。选项E“有时我们甚至不需要说一句话就能传达信息”符合语境，与耸肩的例子相呼应。故选E。 3．根据“Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact.”可推知，此处应补充说谎者的其他肢体动作。选项B“他们可能会转身或耸肩”符合语境，进一步说明说谎时的肢体表现。故选B。 4．根据“It can show if you really care about your friends.”可推知，此处应强调肢体语言在人际关系中的作用。选项C“肢体语言在我们的个人生活中也很重要”符合语境，引出后文关于朋友关系的例子。故选C。 5．根据“We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.”可推知，此处应总结学习肢体语言的益处。选项G“通过理解肢体语言，我们不太可能被误解”符合语境，与后文的积极结果形成逻辑衔接。故选G。 Passage 3 Why Should We Learn Body Language? In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. 1 Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” 2 For example, shrug (耸肩) our shoulders, and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us stress what we are saying. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). 3 Because they are uncomfortable with the conversation In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. 4 It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward (身体前倾) into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. 5 Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use. So it is very important for us to learn body language. A．Why should we learn body language? B．They may turn away or raise their shoulders. C．Body language is also important in our personal lives. D．We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. E．Sometimes we can communicate things even without a single word. F．It can’t help readers improve their English reading and listening skills. G．They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (传递) through body language. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．B 4．C 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了肢体语言的重要性及其在日常生活中的应用。 1．根据上文“In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words.”可知，英语课上我们花大量时间学习语法和词汇；D选项“我们努力提高阅读和听力技能。”进一步说明我们在英语学习中所做的努力。故选D。 2．根据“Actions speak louder than words.”可知，此处直接体现肢体语言的非言语表达功能。选项E“有时我们甚至不需要说一句话就能传达信息”符合语境，与耸肩的例子相呼应。故选E。 3．根据“Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact.”可推知，此处应补充说谎者的其他肢体动作。选项B“他们可能会转身或耸肩”符合语境，进一步说明说谎时的肢体表现。故选B。 4．根据“It can show if you really care about your friends.”可推知，此处应强调肢体语言在人际关系中的作用。选项C“肢体语言在我们的个人生活中也很重要”符合语境，引出后文关于朋友关系的例子。故选C。 5．根据上文“Scientists have been studying body language for a long time.”可知，科学家长期研究肢体语言；G选项“他们说我们超过70%的信息是通过肢体语言传递的。”是科学研究的具体发现。故选G。 Passage 4 Five Tips to Improve Your Memory Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet (饮食) and lifestyle have an influence on how well our brains work? Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory. 1 Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger. 2 A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increases brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as regular, long exercise periods! One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (冥想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5–10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music. 3 Experts say that age cuts down our ability to learn, but sleep can help. 4 A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep! 5 Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏). A．Or even just take a shower! B．It’s important to keep a healthy body. C．The role of exercise is really important too. D．Use your phone to help you memorize things. E．To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. F．Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. G．For your brain to work well, 7–9 hours of sleep is necessary. 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．A 4．G 5．E 【导语】本文主要介绍了五个提高记忆力的技巧。 1．根据“Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory…Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger.”可知，此处与饮食与记忆的关系相关，F选项“尽量避免蛋糕和牛奶巧克力等含糖食物。”符合语境，故选F。 2．根据“A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increases brain size.”可知，此处与锻炼相关，C选项“锻炼的作用也很重要。”与该部分主题契合，故选C。 3．根据“One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (冥想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5–10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music.”可知，此处介绍放松的方式，A选项“或者只是洗个澡！”符合语境，故选A。 4．根据“Experts say that age cuts down our ability to learn, but sleep can help.”可知，此处与睡眠相关，G选项“为了让大脑正常工作，7至9小时的睡眠是必要的。”符合语境，故选G。 5．根据“Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏).”可知，此处建议做一些脑力训练，E选项“为了让你的大脑处于良好状态，你需要使用它。”与该部分主题契合，故选E。 Passage 5 A smile shows that a person is happy. For example, a person may smile when he is pleased with a grade on a test. 1 People smile for many different reasons. But smiles are more than just a way for people to show that they are happy. There are other good reasons to smile often. First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness. In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile. 2 So give the muscles in your face a rest and smile. Second, smiles are nice. People may try to look nice on the outside by exercising or wearing nice clothes. However, there is a famous saying: a smile is the best thing a person can wear. That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy. 3 Third, smiles are helpful. Both smiling and laughing can quickly spread from one person to another. 4 Similarly, when a person laughs, people tend (倾向) to laugh with him. If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to share a smile or laugh. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cheer someone up. 5 Even if you are mad or sad, try smiling. You’ll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long. A．But it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness. B．Smiling doesn’t have anything to do with health. C．Or a person might smile if a friend tells a funny joke. D．Finally, smiling and laughing are very good for the body. E．If one person smiles, people around him want to smile, too. F．The best way to comfort someone is to share your own story. G．Almost no one wants to be around someone who is unhappy all the time. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．G 4．E 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了微笑的重要性。 1．根据“For example, a person may smile when he is pleased with a grade on a test.”可知，此处以人微笑的情况为例。选项C“或者，当朋友讲了一个有趣的笑话时，一个人可能会微笑。”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据“First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness. In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile.”可知，此处指出表达不快乐比微笑需要用的肌肉多。选项A“但表现不开心需要43块肌肉。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据“That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy.”可知，人们更愿意和微笑和快乐的人在一起。选项G“几乎没有人愿意和一个总是闷闷不乐的人在一起。”符合语境。故选G。 4．根据“Similarly, when a person laughs, people tend (倾向) to laugh with him.”可知，微笑可以带动别人一起笑。选项E“如果一个人微笑，他周围的人也会想微笑。”符合语境。故选E。 5．根据“Even if you are mad or sad, try smiling. You’ll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long.”可知，微笑可以赶走愤怒或悲伤，对身体有益。选项D“最后，微笑和大笑对身体非常有益。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 6 Kites in all shapes and sizes dotted (遍布) the sky on April 15th during the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong Province. The festival started in mid-April and continued for about a month. 1 As spring winds blew, a sea of colorful kites danced overhead, with designs of high-speed trains, dragons, whales, flowers, cartoon characters and so on. “In Weifang, everything you can imagine can fly,” said an Internet user. Wang Yongxun is an experienced kite maker in Weifang. 1 “Weifang is known nationwide for its vegetables, so we designed vegetable kites to show love for our hometown,” he said. Stanislav Kolbintsev, from Russia, went to the festival for the first time. He brought along a kite with a traditional bird painting on it. 2 “For me, flying kites is a lifestyle. Taking part in the festival to share my hobby with others is of great importance to me.” 3 That makes this city widely known as the world’s kite capital. Thanks to the city’s rich and colorful history, Weifang kites were added to the list of national intangible cultural heritage (国家非物质文化遗产) in 2006. At the same time, the government, and even groups and artists are also making efforts. 4 Many local landmarks including railway stations, arts centers and streetlights, have something to do with butterfly-shaped kite. A．They want to make kites a better symbol of the city. B．Kites have been flown in Weifang for about 2,400 years. C．It took him more than six months to make the kite. D．An ancient book says that kites were invented by Lu Ban. E．It interested more than 600 kite lovers from 59 countries and areas. F．It usually takes an experienced kite maker months to make a beautiful kite. G．He took part in the festival with kites designed as different kinds of vegetables. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了第40届潍坊国际风筝节的相关情况。 1．根据“The festival started in mid-April and continued for about a month.”可知，该部分是在介绍风筝节的影响，选项E“它吸引了来自 59 个国家和地区的 600 多名风筝爱好者。”符合语境。故填E。 2．根据“Wang Yongxun is an experienced kite maker in Weifang.”以及后“'Weifang is known nationwide for its vegetables...,"he said.”可知，此处应是关于他带着蔬菜主题风筝参加节日的内容，选项G“他带着设计成不同蔬菜种类的风筝参加了这个节日。”符合语境。故填G。 3．根据“Stanislav Kolbintsev, from Russia, went to the festival for the first time. He brought along a kite with a traditional bird painting on it.”可知，这里可以补充制作这个风筝的时长相关内容，选项C“他花了六个多月的时间制作这个风筝。”符合语境。故填C。 4．根据“That makes this city widely known as the world's kite capital.”可知，前文应是讲述潍坊风筝的历史，选项 B“风筝在潍坊已经放飞了大约2400 年。” 符合语境。故填B。 5．根据“At the same time, the government, and...are also making efforts.”以及“Many local landmarks including railway stations...have something to do with butterfly-shaped kite.”可知，此处是说他们努力的目的，选项A“他们想让风筝成为这座城市更好的象征。”符合语境。故填A。 Passage 7 People make long journeys to different countries. 1 However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. 2 You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer. This will help you know yourself better. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone (舒适区). It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar (熟悉的) area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. 1 For example, you can go out for difficult rock climbing. This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. 2 It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. 3 As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure. A．They even have a great time during the journeys. B．Some even make their way to space. C．In fact, the self-discovery journey is a life-long task. D．Spend your time in a new environment. E．Find out your most valuable ability. F．Discover and share different cultures. G．You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. 【答案】1．B 2．E 3．G 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何开始自我发现之旅。 1．根据“People make long journeys to different countries.”可知，此处应该进一步举例更极端的旅行，选项B“有些人甚至进入了太空。”符合语境。故选B。 2．根据“You may have different kinds of abilities…But which of them are you proud of? You need to find out the answer.”可知，此处是关于发现自己最值得骄傲的能力，选项E“找出你最有价值的能力。”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“For example, you can go out for difficult rock climbing.”可知，此处建议挑战自己害怕的运动，选项G“你可以做一些你害怕的户外活动。”符合语境。故选G。 4．根据“It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself…you may have a chance to rethink what you always believe.”可知，此处指的是“新环境”对自我发现的作用。选项D“花时间在一个新环境中。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据“People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible.”以及“The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure.”可知，此处应该用事实反驳前文观点，形成逻辑转折。选项C“事实上，自我发现之旅是一项终生的任务。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 8 Hongbao in China While Western kids dream about what Santa will bring them, Chinese kids will be getting their money box ready to receive hongbao. Hongbao, red envelopes, are the traditional gifts that adults give children during the Chinese New Year holiday period. The general idea is that adults with income give children with no income hongbao during Chinese New Year. 1 You’ll see hongbao used as decorations (装饰) on just about every Chinese New Year flower and plant that is displayed during the season. 2 And they are only used for decoration. I know because my son checks them whenever he can reach them. 3 Weddings (婚礼) are big events where hongbao are given by guests invited to the wedding instead of gifts. The amount of money to give at a wedding can be tricky (微妙的) and if you are invited to a Chinese wedding, you can ask for some advice about how much to give. If you need hongbao, you can buy them at shops at any time of the year. 4 So you ensure you don’t get one that says “Congratulations on your marriage” for a birthday. These days, people don’t even have to leave the comfort of their sofas to give hongbao. 5 WeChat, a popular instant message and photo sharing app, introduced electronic hongbao, so now it’s even easier. A．These will be empty. B．It is necessary to buy fancy ones. C．Hongbao are given at other occasions too. D．Ask the shop owner or a friend which one to buy. E．Friends send each other hongbao from their phones! F．In fact, “children” can even mean young adults who are unmarried. G．It can show that you respect the party owners. 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．E 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国红包不仅在春节给孩子，也用于婚礼等其他场合，且如今借助微信等应用的电子红包让发红包更便捷。 1．根据“The general idea is that adults with income give children with no income hongbao during Chinese New Year.”可知，有收入的成年人在春节给没有收入的孩子红包；由此推知，空处与收红包的“孩子”相关；选项F“事实上，‘孩子’ 甚至可以指未婚的年轻人。”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据下文“And they are only used for decoration.”可知，它们只用于装饰，即用于装饰的红包是空的；选项A“这些是空的。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据下文“Weddings (婚礼) are big events where hongbao are given by guests invited to the wedding instead of gifts.”可知，婚礼是大型活动，宾客会给红包而不是礼物；由此说明红包在春节之外的其他场合也会赠送；选项C“红包也在其他场合赠送。”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据上文“If you need hongbao, you can buy them at shops at any time of the year.”提到了在商店买红包；再根据“So you ensure you don’t get one that says ‘Congratulations on your marriage’ for a birthday.”可知，此处是介绍如何避免买错红包；选项D“问店主或朋友该买哪一种。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据下文“WeChat,a popular instant message and photo sharing app, introduced electronic hongbao, so now it’s even easier.”可知，微信，一个流行的即时通讯和照片分享应用，推出了电子红包，所以现在更方便了；选项E“朋友们用手机互相发红包！”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 9 Every year, when the Spring Festival is coming, people begin to think about a popular topic—gifts! More importantly, 1 . Different cultures have different gift-giving customs. I’ve noticed that the way people give gifts in China is quite different from that in my home country. One difference is when to open a gift. The person who gives the gift is called the “gifter”, and the one who receives it is called the “giftee”. In the US, 1 . The gifter looks forward to seeing the giftee’s happy reaction. But in China, it’s more polite to say thank you first and open the gift later at home. 2 . In the US, if people give money, they often put it quietly in a card without saying much. In China, it’s more direct—for example, children openly receive red envelopes (红包) with money from elders during the Spring Festival. The third difference is about the cost of the gift. In China, the price of a gift can be very important. 3 . In the US, people often get excited about an expensive gift. But in China, a very expensive gift may make the receiver feel uncomfortable because they might think they need to give something back in the future. As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” 4 . So when you give a gift, remember that different cultures have different meanings behind their actions. A．This is not the same as in the US B．think about what kinds of gifts you should choose C．the gifter usually expects the giftee to open the gift right away D．it’s about the culture behind giving gifts E．It’s important to follow the local customs F．Knowing different gift traditions is useful G．Another difference is how openly people give money 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．G 4．A 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要对比了中美两国在送礼文化上的差异，包括拆礼物的时间、送钱方式以及礼物价值等方面的不同习俗。 1．根据上文“Every year, when the Spring Festival is coming, people begin to think about a popular topic—gifts! More importantly ...”和下文“Different cultures have different gift-giving customs.”可知，此处需补充送礼的核心意义，且后文提到不同的送礼文化，选项D“这关乎送礼背后的文化”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据“In the US, ... The gifter looks forward to seeing the giftee’s happy reaction.”可知，美国送礼者希望当场看到收礼者的反应。选项C“送礼者通常期望收礼者立刻打开礼物”符合语境。故选C。 3．根据下文“In the US, if people give money, they often put it quietly in a card without saying much. In China, it’s more direct—for example, children openly receive red envelopes with money from elders during the Spring Festival.”可知，该段介绍中美送钱方式的差异；与上一段“One difference is ...”呼应，此处需引出“另一个差异”，选项G“另一个差异是送钱的公开程度”符合语境。故选G。 4．根据上文“In China, the price of a gift can be very important. ... In the US, people often get excited about an expensive gift.”可知，中美对礼物价值的看法不同，此处是衔接句，选项A“这与美国不同”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据上文“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”可知，应遵循当地习俗，选项E“遵循当地习俗很重要”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 10 What are you expected to do when you meet Chinese people for the first time? 1 No! Because of COVID-19, now most Chinese people would refuse to shake hands with you. We prefer to greet other people by just saying “Hello” or “nihao”. Let me introduce some new Chinese customs to you. ◆Make sure you always wear a mask (口罩) in public places. 2 It can also protect the people around you. ◆In China, you are not allowed to enter some public places without your health QR code (健康码). So if you want to take the subway or go to the supermarket, bring the mobile phone with you and show your health QR code to the staff person before entering. 3 ◆When you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, mind your table manners. 4 It’ll make them angry. For now, it is getting more and more popular to use the serving chopsticks (公筷). They can keep us away from illness. 5 Learning these new customs can help you behave properly in different situations. In a word, when in Rome, do as Romans do. A．Are you expected to shake hands? B．Are masks expensive in China? C．It can prevent you from virus such as the flu or cold. D．If you need to go to the hospital, you must show it first, too. E．It’s polite to let the older people start eating first. F．It’s impolite to point at people with your chopsticks. G．It may be strange at first, but you’ll gradually get used to eating with them. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．F 5．G 【导语】本文主要介绍了在中国遇到中国人时需要遵循的一些新习俗。 1．根据“No! Because of COVID-19, now most Chinese people would refuse to shake hands with you.”可知，此处应是询问是否要握手，选项A“你应该握手吗？”符合语境。故选A。 2．根据“Make sure you always wear a mask (口罩) in public places.”可知，此处应是说口罩的作用，选项C“它可以防止你感染病毒，如流感或感冒。”符合语境。故选C。 3．根据“In China, you are not allowed to enter some public places without your health QR code (健康码). So if you want to take the subway or go to the supermarket, bring the mobile phone with you and show your health QR code to the staff person before entering.”可知，此处应是说健康码的用处，选项D“如果你需要去医院，你也必须先出示它。”符合语境。故选D。 4．根据“When you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, mind your table manners.”可知，此处应是说餐桌礼仪，选项F“用筷子指着别人是不礼貌的。”符合语境。故选F。 5．根据“For now, it is getting more and more popular to use the serving chopsticks (公筷). They can keep us away from illness.”可知，此处应是说公筷的益处，选项G“一开始可能会觉得奇怪，但你会逐渐习惯用它们吃饭。”符合语境。故选G。 Passage 11 1 Why do they survive the hard times when others are overcome by them? Why do they win when others lose? The answer is very simple. 2 Yes, every living person has problems. Accept that fact. Every mountain has a peak (顶峰). Every valley has its low point. Life has its ups and downs. No one is up all the time, and neither are they down all the time. Problems do end. They are all solved in time. 1 The choice is up to you. You may not have chosen your hard time, but you can choose how you will react (作出反应) to it. The positive (积极的) solution to a problem may need courage. When you control your reaction to the seemingly uncontrollable problem of life, then in fact you do control the problem’s effect on you. 2 That’s the bottom line. What will you let this problem do to you? It can make you better or bitter. It all depends on you. Storms always give way to the sun. 3 Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw. Your problem will be solved. A．What is the secret of successful people? B．It’s difficult for you to solve the problem. C．You may not be able to control the times, but you can compose (调节) your action. D．It’s how they treat their problems. E．Spring always comes after winter. F．Your reaction to the problem is the last word! G．It depends on your attitude. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．F 5．E 【导语】本文主要讲述了成功人士面对困难时的态度和应对方式，强调积极反应和态度的重要性。 1．根据“Why do they survive the hard times when others are overcome by them? Why do they win when others lose?”可知，此处应是一个关于成功人士秘诀的问题，选项A“成功人士的秘诀是什么？”符合语境，故选A。 2．根据“The answer is very simple.”和“Yes, every living person has problems.”可知，此处应是一个关于如何对待问题的回答，选项D“是他们对待问题的方式。”符合语境，故选D。 3．根据“The choice is up to you.”和“You may not have chosen your hard time, but you can choose how you will react to it.”可知，此处应是一个关于控制反应的选择，选项C“你可能无法控制困难时期，但你可以调节自己的行动。”符合语境，故选C。 4．根据“That’s the bottom line.”和“What will you let this problem do to you?”可知，此处应是一个关于问题影响的总结，选项F“你对问题的反应是最关键的！”符合语境，故选F。 5．根据“Storms always give way to the sun.”和“Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw.”可知，此处应是一个关于困难过后美好时光的描述，选项E“冬天过后总是春天。”符合语境，故选E。 Passage 12 Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet people and how to have dinner. 1 . Greeting people is always polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than in others. In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there. 2 The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants. If you don’t do that, people will think you are not polite at all. Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. 3 That means eating without making any noise. But in parts of Asia, making a sound while eating shows that you are enjoying your meal. 4 For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon. Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example, is always polite. 5 Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from. A．People eat with their hands in India and the Middle East. B．In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. C．If you are kind to others, people will always be kind to you. D．There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. E．However, the rules in different cultures are not often the same. F．And you should always say “goodbye” to them when you leave. 【答案】1．E 2．F 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了不同文化背景下人们在打招呼和用餐方面的差异及相似点。 1．根据“Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet people and how to have dinner.”可知，此处应是引出不同文化中规则存在差异，选项E“然而，不同文化中的规则往往并不相同。”符合语境。故选E。 2．根据“In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there.”及“The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants.”可知，此处应是进一步说明在法国商店离开时的一些礼貌行为，选项F“当你离开时，你应该总是对他们说‘再见’。”符合语境。故选F。 3．根据“Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.”及“That means eating without making any noise.”可知，此处应是具体说明在北美地区用餐时的礼貌行为，选项B“在北美，尽可能安静地用餐是礼貌的。”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据“For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon.”可知，此处应是说不同文化中人们用餐方式的差异，选项D“不同文化中人们的用餐方式也存在差异。”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据“Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from.”可知，此处应是说对他人友善的好处，选项C“如果你对别人友善，人们也会一直对你友善。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 13 Just think about it: How long is 46 seconds? 1 And it might take you that long to lace up your shoes. But on August 4, swimmer Pan Zhanle swam 100 meters in 45.92 seconds, and his team became the first non-American team to win the Olympic men’s 4×100m relay in more than 40 years. That was just one of China’s many breakthrough moments from this summer’s Olympics. Three days earlier, Pan shocked the world in the men’s 100m freestyle. Like a flying fish, he touched the wall in 46.40 seconds. 2 One thing that struck me was how young these champions are. 3 The gold medalists certainly got the most attention. 4 One of them is skater Cui Chenxi. In the women’s skateboarding street final, the 13-year-old finished fourth. It was China’s best result so far in this Olympic event. Naturally, while some cried tears of joy, others shed tears of regret. Swimmer Zhang Yufei returned home with one silver and five bronze medals but no gold. The 26-year-old isn’t sure about her chances for the 2028 Games. All athletes want gold medals, but like Zhang said in an interview, “It’s a competitive world. 5 ” A．Some athletes, however, made history even without winning medals. B．You can’t always get what you want, even if you’ve done your best. C．Diver Quan Hongchan already has three Olympic gold medals, yet she is only 17 years old. D．Success comes from hard work, patience and resilience. E．It was a new world record. F．A computer might take 46 seconds to start up. 【答案】1．F 2．E 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了今年夏季奥运会上中国运动员的许多突破时刻以及相关感悟。 1．根据“Just think about it: How long is 46 seconds?”和“And it might take you that long to lace up your shoes.”可知，此处与46秒相关，选项F“电脑启动可能需要46秒”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据“Like a flying fish, he touched the wall in 46.40 seconds.”可知潘展乐在46.40秒内完成了比赛，选项E“这是一个新的世界纪录”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“One thing that struck me was how young these champions are.”可知，此处继续描述这些冠军的年轻，选项C“跳水运动员全红婵已经获得了三枚奥运金牌，但她只有17岁”符合语境。故选C。 4．根据“The gold medalists certainly got the most attention.”和“One of them is skater Cui Chenxi.”可知，此处表达不是所有运动员都获得了金牌，但是也有其他值得关注的运动员，选项A“然而，一些运动员即使没有获得奖牌，也创造了历史”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据“All athletes want gold medals, but like Zhang said in an interview. ‘It’s a competitive world’”可知张雨霏感叹竞争激烈，即使努力了也不一定获得想要的结果，选项B“即使你已经尽力了，也不可能总是得到你想要的东西”符合语境。故选B。 Passage 14 An old saying used for forecasting (预测) the weather says, “Red sky at night, sailors’ happiness. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.” It is true. 1 A red sky at sunrise usually means that the clear weather has already passed, so storms might be coming. 2 In the 5th century BC, the Greeks sent out forecasts to sailors. They used signs in nature to forecast the weather. But today, meteorologists (气象学家) send exact forecasts further in advance. 3 Pilots, farmers and many other people depend on these forecasts. Luckily, most of us can simply look on the smart phone or turn on the TV to find out what kind of weather is coming. If you are looking for some signs of the weather, pay attention to nature. There are two basic rules used in weather forecasting. Weather generally moves from west to east, and low air pressure usually means rain or snow. So pay attention to the signs. 4 What are the ants doing? Are they moving to higher ground? This could mean a drop in air pressure. 5 Falling air pressure may influence birds’ ears, so they fly low. And if the sky is red at sunset, you might plan a picnic for the next day! A．Are the birds flying low or high? B．Are the birds flying quickly or slowly? C．If rainbows form in the west at sunrise, the sun is on the way. D．Forecasting the weather has been practiced for thousands of years. E．A red sky at sunset may mean that there are clear skies to the west. F．They use scientific ways to study weather conditions and make forecasts. 【答案】1．E 2．D 3．F 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕一句预测天气的古老谚语展开，先解释了谚语的含义，接着介绍天气预测的历史、现代气象学家的预测方式，最后给出通过观察自然现象来预测天气的方法。 1．上文提到“Red sky at night, sailors’ happiness. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.”并指出“It is true.”，说明这句谚语是真的，接下来应该具体解释谚语中不同时间出现红天空所代表的含义。E选项“日落时的红天空可能意味着西方天空晴朗”符合语境，解释了日落时红天空的含义，与后文日出时红天空的含义形成对比。故选E。 2．根据后文“In the 5th century BC, the Greeks sent out forecasts to sailors.”可知，公元前5世纪希腊人就给水手们发送天气预报，说明天气预测的历史很悠久。D选项“天气预测已经实践了数千年”符合语境，引出下文关于天气预测历史的介绍。故选D。 3．根据上文“But today, meteorologists (气象学家) send exact forecasts further in advance.”可知，现在气象学家能更早地发送精确的预报，接下来应该说明他们是如何做到这一点的。F选项“他们用科学的方法研究天气状况并做出预报”符合语境，解释了气象学家预测天气的方式。故选F。 4．根据后文“What are the ants doing? Are they moving to higher ground? This could mean a drop in air pressure.”可知，这里是通过观察蚂蚁的行为来预测天气，说明前面应该是提出一个观察自然现象来预测天气的问题。C选项“如果日出时西方出现彩虹，说明太阳要出来了”符合语境，是另一个通过观察自然现象预测天气的例子，与后文观察蚂蚁的行为相呼应。故选C。 5．根据后文“Falling air pressure may influence birds’ ears, so they fly low.”可知，气压下降会影响鸟的耳朵，所以它们飞得低，说明前面应该是提出一个与鸟飞行高度相关的问题。A选项“鸟飞得低还是高？”符合语境，引出后文关于鸟飞行高度与气压关系的解释。故选A。 Passage 15 A new term has begun. This year may be your busiest school year because you are preparing for important exams. 1 Here is some advice from US scientists. 2 Do you have a favorite place to study? It could be a quiet room or a library corner. But studies show that learning in two different places helps you remember better. 3 See if you remember what you learned better than if you had read the same thing twice at the same place. Don’t just learn one skill at a time. Have you ever seen athletes (运动员) training? They usually do strength, speed and skills training together. 4 It is better at learning different skills than just one at a time. For example, if you are studying English, you may want to study vocabulary, grammar and reading all at the same time. Space out (间隔开) your studying. Most of you may have had the experience of studying for a long time the night before a test. That may get you a good grade on an exam. 5 Scientists found that spacing improves your ability to remember things. You can study for an hour tonight, an hour on the weekend, and another hour a week from now. Then you won’t need to stay up all night for a test. A．Our brain works like that. B．Study the same thing in different places. C．However, you will soon forget the things you learned. D．Making good use of your time helps you get good grades. E．Good study habits will help you make full use of your time. F．Read your Chinese textbook in class and then in the school garden. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．F 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了三种学习建议教我们如何为考试做好准备。 1．根据“Here is some advice from US scientists.”、“Don’t just learn one skill at a time.”以及“Space out (间隔开) your studying.”可知，本文是介绍学习习惯。选项E“好的学习习惯能帮助你充分利用你的时间”符合语境。故选E。 2．根据“But studies show that learning in two different places helps you remember better.”可知，但是研究表明在不同地方学习能够帮助你记得好，这里应该是在不同的地方学习同样的东西。选项B“在不同地方学习同样的事情”符合语境。故选B。 3．根据“See if you remember what you learned better than if you had read the same thing twice at the same place”可知，检验你是否记住了所学内容，比在同一地点重复阅读同一内容两次更为有效。空内应该是举例子不同的地方进行学习。选项F“在课堂上阅读你的中文课本，然后到学校花园里阅读”符合语境。故选F。 4．根据“It is better at learning different skills than just one at a time.”可知，同时学习多种技能比一次只学一种技能要好。空内应该填入大脑运转方式。选项A“我们的大脑就是这样工作的。”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据“Most of you may have had the experience of studying for a long time the night before a test. That may get you a good grade on an exam.”以及“Scientists found that spacing improves your ability to remember things.”可知，你们中的大多数人可能都有过在考试前一晚长时间学习的经历。这或许能让你在考试中取得好成绩。科学家们发现，间隔学习可以提高你的记忆力。这里是说一晚上学习效果不好。选项C“然而，你很快就会忘记所学的内容。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 16 On September 3, 2025, China held a big military parade (阅兵) in Tian’anmen Square. It marked the 80th anniversary of winning the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. 1 The parade had two main parts and lasted for about 70 minutes. There were 45 teams in total, like air flag teams, foot teams and equipment (装备) teams. 2 During the parade, people from different fields were invited, including some from Taiwan. 3 Also, the parade showed China would build a better world for everyone. This parade is very meaningful. First, it helps people remember history and respect the heroes who died for our country. Second, it shows how modern our military is and its ability to keep our country safe. 4 5 We should also value peace and take action to protect it. The Chinese military is strong, but it will never use force to hurt other countries—it only wants to protect our country and people. A．As teenagers, we should learn from history, study hard to improve our abilities and help our country develop. B．All the weapons (武器) shown were made in China, and many new kinds appeared for the first time. C．This event has great importance for all Chinese people. D．This told us the war victory came from the efforts of the whole Chinese nation. E．Third, it tells the world China will keep the post-war order and support global peace. F．Last, we should remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．E 5．A 【导语】本文围绕2025年9月3日中国在天安门广场举行的纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年阅兵仪式展开，介绍了阅兵的基本情况、受邀人员、重要意义以及对青少年的启示等内容。 1．根据“It marked the 80th anniversary of winning the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War.”可知，前文点明了阅兵的时间和纪念意义，接下来可对这一重大事件的整体重要性进行概括。选项C“这一事件对全体中国人民具有重要意义。”符合语境，故选此C。 2．根据“There were 45 teams in total, like air flag teams, foot teams and equipment (装备) teams.”可知，前文提到了阅兵中的装备队，后续内容可围绕装备相关细节展开。选项B“展出的所有武器均为中国制造，其中许多新型武器是首次亮相。”符合语境，故选B。 3．根据“including some from Taiwan.”以及“Also, the parade showed China would build a better world for everyone.”可知，前文提及邀请台湾地区人士参与阅兵，后文转向阅兵对世界的意义，中间需要衔接体现民族凝聚力与历史内涵的内容。选项D“这告诉我们，战争的胜利来自整个中华民族的努力。”符合语境，故选D。 4．根据“First, it helps people remember history...Second, it shows how modern our military is...”可知，前文以“First...”和“Second...”列举了阅兵的两个意义，后续应继续补充第三个意义，保持逻辑上的递进关系。选项E“第三，它向世界表明中国将维护战后秩序，支持全球和平。”符合语境，故选E。 5．根据“We should also value peace and take action to protect it.”可知，后文提到“我们应当珍惜和平，并采取行动保护和平”，选项A“作为青少年，我们应该从历史中学习，努力学习以提高能力，并帮助祖国发展。”作为本段的总起句，引出后续内容。故选A。 Passage 17 Have you ever heard of a charity called Operation Smile? Operation Smile was started by a doctor and his wife. In 1982, together with some volunteers, they went to the Philippines to help children with a cleft lip and cleft palate (唇腭裂). 1 These volunteers worked very hard. But they worried that they could not carry on with the work because they were short of money. Then they decided to start a charity so that they could continue to help the children. 2 Operation Smile works in more than twenty developing countries and has cured (治愈) over 300,000 children who have problems with their mouths. It has won many prizes (奖) for its work. In 1999, it even started a special event called “The Journey (旅程) of Hope”. 3 On the other hand, Operation Smile trains local doctors and nurses in developing countries. 4 As for the children with much more serious problems, they will send them to the USA for further treatment. 5 You can give away money to Operation Smile at local banks. Many thanks from the children who can smile now will come to you. A．They called it Operation Smile. B．It was very difficult for these children to eat and drink. C．The children there were very friendly to them. D．So show your kindness to the children in need now. E．5,000 children in eighteen countries were helped during the event. F．In this way they can continue to help children when Operation Smile has left. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．E 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了名为“微笑行动”的慈善机构，包括其成立背景、所做的工作以及人们可以为该机构提供帮助的方式等。 1．根据“In 1982, together with some volunteers, they went to the Philippines to help children with a cleft lip and cleft palate”可知，此处会提到唇腭裂儿童面临的困难。选项B“这些孩子吃喝非常困难。”符合语境。故选B。 2．根据“Then they decided to start a charity so that they could continue to help the children.”可知，此处会提到这个慈善机构的名字。选项A“他们把它叫做‘微笑行动’。”符合语境。故选A。 3．根据“In 1999, it even started a special event called ‘The Journey (旅程) of Hope’.”可知，此处会提及这项活动的成果。选项E“在这项活动中，18个国家的5000名儿童得到了帮助。”符合语境。故选E。 4．根据“On the other hand, Operation Smile trains local doctors and nurses in developing countries.”可知，此处会介绍培训当地医护人员的作用。选项F“通过这种方式，当‘微笑行动’离开后，他们可以继续帮助儿童。”符合语境。故选F。 5．根据“You can give away money to Operation Smile at local banks. Many thanks from the children who can smile now will come to you.”可知，此处是呼吁人们向有需要的孩子表达善意。选项D“所以现在向有需要的孩子表达你的善意吧。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 18 Daily newspapers in Britain and the United States  Newspapers in Britain can be divided into the quality newspapers (more serious newspapers) and the popular newspapers. Our daily newspapers are for readers who want full information on public things. 1 They also carry sports, cultural events, travel news and book reviews.       2 People who enjoy funny news prefer reading them. They have large headlines (标题), a lot of big photos, and news about famous people.     The Times is the most famous of the quality newspapers. It began in 1785. 3 The Sun, founded in 1964, is the most successful of the popular papers. It sells more than any other daily newspaper. 4     In the United States you can find the quality newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post. 5 You can buy the bigger ones all over the country. The US also has a lot of tabloids (小报), such as The New York Daily News, which are similar to British tabloids. A．Around four million people read it every day. B．Popular newspapers are also known as tabloids. C．In Britain, there are also several daily and weekly newspapers. D．They usually have the name of the city where they are produced. E．They have home and international news, and financial (金融的) reports. F．It is read by important people such as officers, lawyers and businessmen. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．F 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍英国和美国的日报。 1．根据上一句“Our daily newspapers are for readers who want full information on public things.”可知，日报是为那些想了解公共事务全部信息的读者准备的。选项E“它们有国内和国际新闻，还有财经报道。”承接上文，符合语境。故选E。 2．根据下文“People who enjoy funny news prefer reading them. They have large headlines (标题), a lot of big photos, and news about famous people.”可知，喜欢有趣新闻的人更喜欢阅读它们。他们有大标题、很多大照片和关于名人的新闻。选项B“通俗报纸也被称为小报。”引起下文，符合语境。故选B。 3．根据前一句“The Times is the most famous of the quality newspapers. It began in 1785.”可知，《泰晤士报》是最著名的高质量报纸。它始于1785年。选项F“它被官员、律师和商人等重要人物阅读。”承接上文，符合语境。故选F。 4．根据前两句“The Sun, founded in 1964, is the most successful of the popular papers. It sells more than any other daily newspaper.”可知，《太阳报》创刊于1964年，是最成功的通俗报纸。它的销量超过其他任何日报。选项A“每天大约有400万人阅读它。”承接上文，符合语境。故选A。 5．根据前一句“In the United States you can find the quality newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post.”可知，在美国，你可以找到《纽约时报》和《华盛顿邮报》等高质量的报纸。选项D“它们通常都有出版地的城市名称。”承接上文，符合语境。故选D。 Passage 19 Face-changing is a kind of skill used in Sichuan Opera, and an ability to show inner feelings and thoughts of characters in the play. It is said that face-changing came from the ancient people. 1 The skills in face-changing generally have three kinds: smearing (涂抹), blowing and pulling. Smearing is to smear the colored paints on the face and during performance (表演), the actor would smear the paint to turn his face to another color. 1 For example, he can only smear on his nose. Blowing only works with powders (粉末). During the performance, the actor would dance to throw his face close to the powder and blow it. 2 The actor must pay attention to closing his eyes, mouth and holding his breath when blowing. Pulling needs more skills. The masters draw the facial mask (面具) on a piece of silk, cut it and tie silk thread (线) to each mask before gluing them to the actor’s face. The silk thread is tied to the actor’s clothes, which is easy to control but not eye-catching. During the performance, the actor will pull off the masks one by one under the cover of dancing movements. 3 The actor’s movements must be skillful and fast so that they can have a perfect performance to cheat people’s eyes. 4 Actors have performed it in many other Chinese operas and even abroad. A．Each actor is dressed in traditional clothes. B．In all, face-changing is a very special art of Sichuan Opera. C．They only can smear the paints on a specific (特定的) part to change that part. D．They drew different shapes on their faces to drive the beasts (猛兽) away. E．Then they can change the face into green, red, black and so on for several times. F．The powder will stick to the actor’s oiled face quickly and change it to another color. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．F 4．E 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了川剧中的一种艺术形式——变脸的技巧。 1．根据前文“It is said that face-changing came from the ancient people.”可知，此处需要解释变脸技艺在古代的起源。选项D“他们在脸上画不同的形状来驱赶猛兽”符合语境。故选D。 2．根据前句“Smearing is to smear the colored paints on the face…”及后句“For example, he can only smear on his nose.”可知此处应讲涂抹的部位，因此选项C“他们只能将油彩抹在特定部位来改变该部位。”符合语境。故选C。 3．根据前句“During performance, the actor would dance to throw his face close to the powder and blow it.”可知此处应讲和粉末“powder”有关的内容，因此选项F“粉末会快速粘到演员的油面上，把脸变成另一种颜色。”符合语境。故选F。 4．根据前句“During the performance, the actor will pull off the masks one by one under the cover of dancing movements.”可知此处应讲面具被一个一个拉下来后发生的变化，因此选项E“然后他们可以将脸变为绿色、红色、黑色等多次。”符合语境。故选E。 5．此处位于段落开头，需要对上文进行总结，并引出变脸艺术的地位与影响。选项B“总之，变脸是川剧中一门非常特殊的艺术。”符合语境。故选B。 Passage 20 Many people think that English writing is difficult. 1 Here are some great writing tips. They will help you improve your writing in a short time. Don’t ramble (长篇大论). This is a very common mistake made by people who have poor writing skills. When they ramble, they are not paying attention to grammar. As a result, their sentences become very long. 2 If you know you have poor grammar, use short sentences. 3 Think about each sentence carefully to make sure that it is right before moving on. It’s better to write a short passage that is easy to read and mistake-free than to write a long article with grammar mistakes. Increase your vocabulary. If you don’t have a large vocabulary, you will find it difficult to write as you can’t find the right words to express (表达) yourself clearly. The solution (解决办法) to this problem is to increase your vocabulary. 4 You can do this by reading newspapers, borrowing books from the library or watch$