期中复习之阅读理解10篇（Units1-3单元话题）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（沪教版五四学制2024）

期中复习之阅读理解10篇 （Units1-3单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Water 水资源与环境保护 Unit 2 Digital life 科学技术与发明创造 Unit 3 Curious minds 好奇心 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3-4篇单元话题专题训练 Water is one of the most useful substances in our lives. We use water to drink, bathe, cook. Plants and animals need water to grow and live. At a factory, water helps to make chemical products and cool machines. At home, we put water in the dishwasher to wash dirty plates and cups. In the countryside, farmers pour water on fields to help crops like rice and cotton grow. We also use water for fun — at the swimming pool or water park. Water can shine like a mirror on a corner of a calm river. Water can be boring too — it waits in a glass or a pot without any movement. In cities, wastewater goes to a treatment plant before it returns to rivers. This clean-up step is very important. People do research on ways to save energy, use water fully, and make energy-saving systems. We must raise awareness about saving water, because fresh water is limited. Everyone can agree: water is precious. If we don’t value it, we could face a problem — a lack of safe water. So let’s act carefully: fix leaks and shut taps. Only in this way, can we protect our water and our future. 1．The passage says we use water to do all of the following EXCEPT: A．Cook food. B．Wash clothes. C．Take a shower. D．Wash dishes. 2．According to the passage, where does wastewater go before returning to rivers? A．To the ocean. B．To homes. C．To a treatment plant. D．To factories. 3．The word “precious” in the last paragraph probably means: A．Harmful. B．Important. C．Common. D．Boring. 4．To help save water, the passage suggests that we should: A．Swim more often. B．Drink bottled water. C．Fix water leaks. D．Use more energy. 5．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Water can be used for fun and for work. B．Fresh water is easy to find and always available. C．Plants and animals need water to live. D．Researchers are working on saving water and energy. 6．Where can you most likely read this passage? A．In a science textbook. B．In a restaurant menu. C．In a storybook. D．In a travel guide. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了水是生活中常见的物质，用途广泛，但是淡水资源是有限的，所以我们要节约用水，防止水污染，这样才能更好地保护我们的水资源。 1．细节理解题。根据“We use water to drink, bathe, cook...At home, we put water in the dishwasher to wash dirty plates and cups.”可知，我们用水喝水、洗澡、做饭、把水放进洗碗机里清洗脏盘子和杯子，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In cities, wastewater goes to a treatment plant before it returns to rivers.”可知，回流到河里的废水去处理工厂了。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“If we don’t value it, we could face a problem—a lack of safe water.”可以推断，precious一词可能的意思是“珍贵的”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“So let’s act carefully: fix leaks and shut taps.”可知，文章建议我们应该修复漏水。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“We must raise awareness about saving water, because fresh water is limited.”可知，淡水是有限的，所以B项说法不正确。故选B。 6．推理判断题。通过阅读文章以及文章大意，并且根据文章“Water is one of the most useful substances in our lives.”及“In cities, wastewater goes to a treatment plant before it returns to rivers. ”和句子“We must raise awareness about saving water, because fresh water is limited.”可以推断，这篇文章是科普类的文章，所以最有可能在科学教科书上看到这篇文章。故选A。 World Water Day 2025 World Water Day falls on 22nd March every year. It is a day to think about why we need water and how to save it. World Water Day has a different theme each year. The theme for World Water Day 2025 is “Glacier Preservation (保护)”. Glaciers are large pieces of ice. It is important we look after them and stop them from melting (融化). They help to keep our planet cool and we get lots of our water from them.Why Is Water Important? Water is very important to all life. Humans, animals and plants would die (死亡) without it. More than half of your body is water! We need water to drink. We also use water for washing our clothes, brushing our teeth, cooking and many other things. All plants need water to grow as well.How can we make a difference? Saving water, such as by having showers instead of baths and turning off the tap while brushing teeth. Collect rainwater for watering plants. Wear clothes more before washing them. On World Water Day, we think about all the ways that we use water and how we can use it as little as possible. We remember not to waste water and learn how to save water in our daily life. 1．When is the World Water Day? A．22nd May B．21st March C．22nd March D．25th May 2．What is the theme for World Water Day this year? A．Glacier Preservation. B．Peaceful Water. C．Water for Peace. D．Every Drop Counts. 3．What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to (指的是)? A．Ice B．Lakes C．Glaciers D．Rivers 4．Which of these is NOT a way to help make a difference? A．Having baths instead of showers. B．Wearing clothes more before washing. C．Collecting water to water flowers. D．Turning off the tap while brushing teeth. 5．What is the purpose (目的) of World Water Day? A．Learn about the importance of water. B．Have fun playing with water. C．Keep our clothes clean and tidy. D．Drink more water than before. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了2025世界水日。 1．细节理解题。根据“World Water Day falls on 22nd March every year.”可知，世界水日在每年的3月22日。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The theme for World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation (保护)’.”可知，2025年世界水日的主题是“冰川保护”。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Glaciers are large pieces of ice. It is important we look after them and stop them from melting (融化).”可知，冰川是大块的冰，重要的是我们要照顾好它们，防止它们融化。由此可推测“them”指代前文提到的“Glaciers”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Saving water, such as by having showers instead of baths...”可知，节约用水的方法包括“用淋浴代替浴缸洗澡”。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据“World Water Day... is a day to think about why we need water and how to save it.”及全文内容可知，世界水日的目的是让人们了解水的重要性并学会节约用水。故选A。 The world is not hungry, but it is thirsty. It seems strange that nearly 3/4 of the earth is covered with water while we say we are short of (短缺) water. Why? Because about 97% of water on the earth is sea water which we can’t drink or use for watering plants directly (直接地). Man can only drink and use the 3% —the water that comes from rivers and lakes. And we can’t even use all of that, because some of it has been polluted. Now more water is needed. The problem is: Can we avoid (避免) a serious water shortage later on? First, we should all learn how to save water. Secondly, we should find out the ways to reuse it. Scientists have always been making studies in the field. Today, in most large cities water is used only once and then runs to the sea or rivers. But it can be used again. Even though every large city reused its water, still there would not be enough. What could people turn to next? The sea seems to have the best answer. There is a lot of water in the sea. All that needs to be done is to get the salt out of the sea water. This is expensive, but it’s already used in many parts of the world. Scientists are trying to find a cheaper way of doing it. So you see, if we can find a way out, we’ll be in no danger of drying up. 1．The world is thirsty because ________. A．3/4 of the earth is covered with water B．we have enough river water to use directly C．about 97% of water on the earth can’t be drunk or used for watering plants directly D．we can drink sea water directly. 2．Which of the following is true? A．3% of water on the earth is in rivers and lakes. B．75% of water on the earth is the sea. C．97% of the earth is covered with water. D．2/4 of the earth is covered with water 3．From the passage we learn _________. A．if every city reuses its water, we’ll be in no danger of drying up B．man can only drink and use about 25% of water on the earth C．today in most large cities water is used only once D．We can avoid a serious water shortage 4．To avoid the serious water shortage, which of the following is the most important? A．Save water and try to make good use of the water in rivers and lakes. B．Don’t pollute water and keep all rivers and lakes clean. C．Try to find a cheaper way to get the salt out of the sea water. D．Every large city reused its water. 5．The name of the passage would be ________ A．The Sea Water B．How to Save Water C．The Hungry World D．The Thirsty World 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界水资源短缺的问题，包括地球水资源的分布情况、缺水的原因，以及为避免严重缺水所探讨的解决办法，如节约用水、水的再利用和淡化海水等。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Because about 97% of water on the earth is sea water which we can’t drink or use for watering plants ... because some of it has been polluted.”可知，地球上约97%的水是海水，不能直接饮用或用于浇灌植物，所以世界缺水。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“Because about 97% of water on the earth is sea water which we can’t drink or use for watering plants directly ... comes from rivers and lakes.”可知，地球上3%的水来自河流和湖泊，也就是在河流和湖泊中的水占地球总水量的3% 。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Today, in most large cities water is used only once and then runs to the sea or rivers.”可知，如今在大多数大城市，水只被使用一次就流入大海或河流。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The sea seems to have the best answer. ... we’ll be in no danger of drying up.”可知，海水有大量的水，解决缺水问题最好的办法是把海水中的盐提取出来，而目前成本高，科学家在找更便宜的方法，所以找到更便宜的提取海水中盐的方法是最重要的。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。文章开头就指出“The world is not hungry, but it is thirsty.”，且全文围绕世界缺水以及解决办法展开，所以文章标题应该是“The Thirsty World”。故选D。 Researchers said they had found out that there was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that might have been able to support life. A team of researchers from the US Curiosity Rover Mission, analyzed (分析) some mudstone and fine-grained sediment (细粒沉积物) which can tell us that there was at least one lake around 3.6 billion years ago. The team said their analysis showed that the lake was calm and likely had fresh water, including key biological elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur (硫磺). Theoretically, such a lake would provide perfect conditions for simple living things. The findings were published in the US Journal Science and presented at the American Geophysical Union’s fall meeting in San Francisco. “It is important to note that we have not found signs of ancient life on Mars. What we have found is that there once existed a lake on its surface which might make it possible for some simple living things to live billions of years ago,” Professor Sanjeev Gupta said in a statement. Gupta described the new research as “a huge positive step” for the exploration of Mars. In previous studies, scientists found evidence of water on Mars’ surface in other rocks. However, the new research provides the strongest evidence yet that Mars could have been habitable enough for life to continue. 1．Researchers have found evidence that an ancient fresh water lake probably existed on ________. A．the Earth B．Venus C．Mars D．the Moon 2．The following biological elements EXCEPT ________ have been found on Mars according to the analysis. A．oxygen B．nitrogen C．hydrogen D．carbon dioxide 3．The underlined word “habitable” in the last paragraph probably means “________” in Chinese. A．可居住的 B．无法生存的 C．习惯的 D．不可能的 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The researchers thought it impossible for a fresh water lake to exist on Mars. B．Gupta thought of the new research as “a huge positive step” for the exploration of Mars. C．Researchers have taken great efforts to find signs of ancient life on Mars. D．The findings about the fresh water lake haven’t been published in the US Journal Science. 5．On which column of a book can you find this passage? A．Science. B．Travelling. C．Life. D．Education. 6．What is the passage mainly about? A．How did the fresh water lake disappear on Mars? B．Ancient life signs found on Mars. C．An ancient fresh water lake on Mars. D．The importance of water. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了火星上古老的淡水湖。 1．细节理解题。根据“Researchers said they had found out that there was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that might have been able to support life.”可知，研究人员发现了火星上可能存在一个古老淡水湖的证据。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“including key biological elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur (硫磺).”包括关键的生物元素，如碳、氢、氧、氮和硫。可知，在火星上发现了除二氧化碳以外的以下生物元素。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“However, the new research provides the strongest evidence yet that Mars could have been habitable enough for life to continue.”可知，研究提供的有力证据证明了火星可以居住，并足以让生命延续下去，所以划线单词habitable可能是“可居住的”的意思。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Gupta described the new research as ‘a huge positive step’ for the exploration of Mars.”可知，古普塔认为这项新研究是探索火星的“一个巨大的积极步骤”。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Researchers said they had found out that there was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that might have been able to support life.”及下文的介绍可知，本文介绍了一项新的研究，因此可能出现在科学杂志上。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Researchers said they had found out that there was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that might have been able to support life.”可知，本文介绍了火星上有一个古老的淡水湖。故选C。 Newspapers and television news programs always seem to report about the bad things happening in society. However, there is a place where readers can find some good news. That place is a website called Happy News. Happy News was created by Byron Reese, who was the founder and CEO of Page Wise. Reese once said about Happy News, “Since the news media is giving people an unbalanced (偏颇的) view of the world, it’s our duty to make a difference. Traditional media often focuses on negative (消极的) stories, but our personal experience is usually different from that. Generally, most people are good and try to help each other. Most people are honest.” Not everyone agrees with Reese’s view, though. Many people think that news sources have a responsibility to provide news that is helpful to people. People need to know about issues or problems in today’s society. Then people are better able to make decisions about the things that influence their daily lives. According to this, Reese said, “Happy News is not trying to stop people from learning about issues or problems. Instead, it is just trying to provide a balanced picture of today’s world.” By the end of its first month online, Happy News had more than 70,000 readers. About 60 percent of them were women. Something else unique makes Happy News different from any of the other news or information websites that are on the Internet. Unlike many other websites, Happy News gets fan mail from its readers on a daily basis. A reader said in one of them, “From Happy News, I’ve realized that the world is not as bad of a place as I have been trained to believe.” In the world of Happy News, there is no bad or ugly, only good. 1．According to Reese, how is Happy News different from other news sources? A．It gives a balanced view of the world. B．It focuses on negative news stories. C．It tells Reese’s personal experience. D．It provides people with helpful news. 2．Some people don’t like Happy News probably because ________. A．Happy News doesn’t seem like traditional media B．Happy News doesn’t report international news C．Happy News doesn’t report important issues or problems D．Happy News doesn’t attract men readers 3．The underlined word “unique” in paragraph 4 probably means ________. A．special B．interesting C．strange D．awful 4．Which of the following is TRUE about Happy News after its first month online? A．It had about seven thousand readers. B．Most of its readers were women. C．Its readers sent in bad letters every day. D．Reese used it to create other websites. 5．Which of the following news items can probably be found on Happy News? A．Plastic pollution in the ocean. B．Luke Smith wins competition. C．3 injured in serious car crash. D．The great Garden Bank robbery. 6．What can be the best title for the passage? A．How to Be Happy B．Why Women Like Happy News C．Newspapers vs. Online News D．Not the Normal News 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文介绍了Happy News这一专注于报道积极新闻的网站，以及它与传统媒体的不同之处和读者的反馈。 1．细节理解题。根据“Traditional media often focuses on negative (消极的) stories, but our personal experience is usually different from that. Generally, most people are good and try to help each other. ”可知，Happy News与传统媒体的不同之处在于它提供了对世界的平衡看法。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Many people think that news sources have a responsibility to provide news that is helpful to people. People need to know about issues or problems in today’s society.”可知，一些人不喜欢Happy News可能是因为它没有报道重要的问题或事件。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Unlike many other websites, Happy News gets fan mail from its readers on a daily basis.”可知，后文提到Happy News与其他网站的区别——每天收到读者粉丝邮件，这是其特有的特点，因此“unique”意为“特别的（special）”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“By the end of its first month online, Happy News had more than 70,000 readers. About 60 percent of them were women.”可知，Happy News上线第一个月后，大多数读者是女性。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“In the world of Happy News, there is no bad or ugly, only good.”可知，Happy News上可能找到的新闻应该是积极的、正面的。故选B。 6．最佳标题题。通读全文内容可知，本文介绍了Happy News，它致力于报道正面新闻，与传统媒体侧重负面报道形成对比。故选项D“不寻常的新闻”适合作为本文标题。故选D。 The Internet is often used to buy and sell products, pay bills, and communicate with people. But how safe is it when you use the Internet? Our magazine Interactions asked some Internet users about their experiences. Linda, 29, nurse: I pay all my bills online. One day, I received an email from my bank. It told me that someone was trying to take out money from my account, so I should email my password to the “bank manager”. I felt something was wrong, so I called my bank and asked about the email. The bank said they never sent it. I realized that someone tried to cheat me of my money. I’ll continue paying my bills this way, but I’ll be more careful. Emily, 22, office worker: I was at work, and I sent an email to a friend of mine. I was telling her about my problems with Mark, the manager. A few minutes later, a friend of Mark’s came over to my desk. He said, “So you think Mark is too strict?” My face was red. I chose the wrong name on my address list. It was my own fault, so I’ll look over my emails more carefully before I click “Send” next time. Thomas, 21, university student: I love the Internet! I look up lots of information online. I often buy things on the websites—furniture, clothes, CDs, even food. I have also sold some of my things on the Internet. I only use the websites I trust and I’ve never had a safety problem. 1．Where is the passage taken from? A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A magazine. D．A history book 2．Linda probably got the email from a person who ________. A．refused to lend money to her B．asked about her experiences C．sold things to her on the websites D．tried to cheat her of her money 3．The word “fault” in Paragraph 3 means “________”. A．project B．mistake C．advantage D．plan 4．What does Thomas NOT mention doing on the Internet? A．Selling personal items. B．Researching information. C．Buying second-hand things. D．Getting daily necessities. 5．Who shared enjoyable experiences according to the passage? A．Linda. B．Emily. C．Mark. D．Thomas. 6．What is the main purpose of the article? A．To advertise safe online shopping websites. B．To share personal stories about Internet safety risks. C．To criticize (批评) banks for poor security measures. D．To teach readers how to avoid sending wrong emails. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇杂志文章，通过三位互联网用户的经历，探讨了网络使用的安全性问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“Our magazine Interactions asked some Internet users about their experiences.”可知，文章来自一本杂志。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“I realized that someone tried to cheat me of my money.”可知，给Linda发邮件的人试图骗钱。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“I chose the wrong name on my address list…so I’ll look over my emails more carefully before I click ‘Send’ next time.”可知，Emily在地址列表中选错了名字，所以下次发送邮件前会仔细检查，故划线部分的含义是“错误”，与“mistake”意思相近。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“I look up lots of information online. I often buy things on the websites—furniture, clothes, CDs, even foods. I have also sold some of my things on the Internet.”可知，未提及购买二手物品。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“I love the Internet!…I’ve never had a safety problem.”可知，分享愉快经历的是Thomas。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。全文通过三人经历分享网络安全隐患，B项符合。故选B。 Have you ever shouted at your computer because it wasn’t working? Of course, your computer can’t “shout” back. But AI researchers have been working on computers that can argue and perhaps even win debates with humans. IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater. It can debate with people in front of a live audience. After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument. Testing on the system began in 2019. When it debated with Harish Natarajan, a professional debater who holds the world record for the most debate competition victories. The topic was about subsidizing preschool (资助幼儿园) and Project Debater argued to support this idea. Although Project Debater lost the debate in the end, the audience said it performed very well. Interestingly, 58 percent of the audience said that Project Debater increased their knowledge about the topic—only 20 percent said the same about Natarajan. According to Scientific American, results show that the system is able to form logical statements (有逻辑的陈述). However, ________. Their goal is to help humans make better decisions, according to Ranit Aharanoy, manager of the Project Debater team. “It can debate both sides, so it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision.” Aharanoy said. Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future. 1．According to paragraph 2, which one below is not the way of Project Debater working? A．It writes ideas that can support its own argument. B．It listens to its opponent’s arguments. C．It searches online articles. D．It debates with its opponent. 2．In the debate with Harish Natarajan in paragraph 3, Project Debater ______. A．argued to support subsidizing preschool B．won the debate in the end C．set a world debating record D．often argued against itself 3．Which of the following can be put in “______”? A．forming logical statements is not easy B．some people didn’t believe Project Debater C．they can develop better system D．winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal 4．With Project Debater, we might ______. A．make better decisions while solving problems B．never make mistakes when dealing with problems C．have fewer augments while solving problems D．lean how to form logical statements in arguments 5．The underlined word “it” refers to ? A．Project Debater team. B．The new AI system. C．The logical statement. D．The wider view. 6．What is the author’s attitude to the Project Debater? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．We don’t know. D．Negative. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了IBM科学家开发的AI辩论系统Project Debater，该系统能够与人类进行实时辩论。 1．细节理解题。根据“After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument.”可知，Project Debater会搜索在线文章并寻找支持自己论点的观点，但并未提到它会自己写观点。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The topic was about subsidizing preschool and Project Debater argued to support this idea.”可知，Project Debater支持资助幼儿园的观点。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Their goal is to help humans make better decisions”以及“winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal”可知，研究者的目标不是赢得辩论，而是帮助人类做出更好的决策。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision”可知，Project Debater可以帮助人们在解决问题时做出更好的决策。故选A。 5．词句猜测题。根据“IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater.”以及“the system is able to form logical statements…it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem”可知，“it”指代的是“the new AI system”。故选B。 6．观点态度题。根据“Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future.”以及结合全文内容可知，作者对Project Debater持积极态度。故选B。 Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That’s why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. The following are some ways to boost your creativity. First, be curious. Don’t take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. ________ In addition, ask “what if”. Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking “what if” may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, we stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you’ll find that being creative isn’t so hard at all! 1．The passage is mainly about ________. A．how we can improve our creativity B．what creative problems we might face in life C．who is suitable for thinking creatively D．why creativity is helpful in problem solving 2．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．By always doing things the same way, we can find better solutions. B．But we should never try to change our old ideas. C．It may turn out to be useful later. D．We should stick to the traditional methods. 3．According to the passage, it is advisable (明智的) to be curious because ________. A．we should always take for granted what we are used to doing B．we’d better think of ourselves as creative people C．the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly D．the first ideas we get are never the best ideas 4．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity? A．Doing things in a different way. B．Saving any idea that comes to mind. C．Just accepting what we believe. D．Letting our mind relax. 5．When we can’t make any progress in solving our problem, we’d better ________. A．come back to our usual solutions B．forget about the problem and let go of it C．focus on the problem until it is solved D．take a break and do something different 6．According to the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．solving problems requires hard work B．we can train ourselves to be more creative C．creative people never face any problems D．creative ideas come naturally when needed 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了如何提高创造力的方法，包括保持好奇心、避免过早批评新想法、提出“假设”问题以及适当放松等。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“The following are some ways to boost your creativity.”以及下文提到的保持好奇心、避免过早批评新想法、提出“假设”问题以及适当放松等提高创造力的方法，可知本文主要讲述了如何提高我们的创造力。选项A“我们如何提高创造力”符合题意。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据空格前一句“When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it.”可知，当我们想到一个新想法时，把它写下来并保存起来。由此可推知，此处应说明为什么要这么做，选项C“它以后可能会有用”符合语境。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly.”可知，有时最好的想法来自结合旧的想法或稍微改变它们，即保持好奇心是明智的，因为最好的想法可能是稍微改变旧的想法的结果。选项C“最好的想法可能是稍微改变旧的想法的结果”符合题意。故选C。 4．细节理解题。选项C“只是接受我们所相信的”与第三段中提到的“Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking ‘what if’ may help us come up with new ideas.”相悖，即不是提高创造力的方法。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“When we are not making any headway with our problem, we stop working on it and do something completely different.”可知，当我们在解决问题上没有取得任何进展时，我们停止解决这个问题，做一些完全不同的事情，即最好休息一下，做些不同的事情。选项D“休息一下，做些不同的事情”符合题意。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge.”以及下文提到的提高创造力的方法，可推知我们可以训练自己变得更有创造力。选项B“我们可以训练自己变得更有创造力”符合题意。故选B。 Curiosity is like a magic key that helps children unlock the doors to knowledge and growth. During childhood, asking questions such as “Why is the sky blue?” or “How do birds fly?” shows a natural desire to explore the world. This curiosity drives learning and shapes their development in amazing ways. First, curiosity improves learning. When children are curious, their brains become active in searching for answers. For example, a child who wonders how plants grow might read books, watch videos, or even plant seeds to observe the process. This hands-on experience helps them remember information better and builds critical thinking skills. Second, curiosity encourages creativity. Curious kids often try new activities or solve problems in unique ways. Imagine a child experimenting with building blocks: they might fail many times, but each attempt teaches them something new. Over time, they learn to think outside the box and develop creative solutions. Also, curiosity helps children face challenges. Life is full of unknowns, but curious minds see challenges as adventures. Students struggling with math might ask questions, seek help, and practice until they succeed. This builds confidence and resilience. To support children’s growth, parents and teachers should encourage questions, provide learning resources, and let them explore safely. Remember, curiosity is not just about finding answers—it’s about enjoying the journey of discovery. By nurturing curiosity, we help kids become lifelong learners and creative thinkers. In short, curiosity lights the path of growth. Let’s protect this precious gift in every child! 1．What is curiosity compared to in the article? A．A treasure map. B．A dark night. C．A magic key. D．A mystery box. 2．Which question does the article mention as an example of children’s curiosity? A．How do birds fly? B．Why do animals have different colors? C．What causes seasons to change? D．When do stars appear? 3．What skill does a child develop by planting seeds to observe plant growth? A．Artistic talent. B．Critical thinking. C．Musical ability. D．Physical strength. 4．How does curiosity help children face challenges according to the article? A．By making them avoid difficulties. B．By teaching them to see challenges as adventures. C．By letting others solve problems for them. D．By memorizing answers quickly. 5．What should parents do to support children’s curiosity? A．Give them more homework. B．Limit their exploration. C．Always give direct answers. D．Encourage questions and provide resources. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了好奇心对孩子们成长的重要性，并提供了一些方法来支持孩子们的成长。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Curiosity is like a magic key that helps children unlock the doors to knowledge and growth.”可知，文中将好奇心比作一把神奇的钥匙，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“During childhood, asking questions such as ‘Why is the sky blue?’ or ‘How do birds fly?’ shows a natural desire to explore the world.”可知，文中提到询问鸟怎样飞来作为孩子好奇心的例子，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“For example, a child who wonders how plants grow might read books, watch videos, or even plant seeds to observe the process. This hands-on experience helps them remember information better and builds critical thinking skills.”可知，种种子并观察它的生长过程会培养孩子的批判性思维。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“Life is full of unknowns, but curious minds see challenges as adventures.”可知，好奇心通过教给孩子们把挑战视为冒险来帮助他们面对挑战。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“To support children’s growth, parents and teachers should encourage questions, provide learning resources, and let them explore safely.”可知，家长和老师应该鼓励提问，并且提供学习资源，去支持孩子的好奇心。故选D。 The Power of Curiosity Curiosity is a powerful force that can drive people to achieve great things. It is the desire to know more, to explore, and to understand the world around us. Throughout history, curious people have made amazing discoveries. For example, Galileo Galilei was curious about the stars and the planets. He used a telescope to observe the sky and made many important discoveries about the solar system. His curiosity changed the way people thought about the universe. Curiosity can also lead to personal growth. When we are curious, we are more likely to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. We may try new hobbies, read different kinds of books, or meet new people. All these experiences can broaden our horizons and make us more well-rounded individuals. In addition, curiosity can improve our relationships. When we are curious about others, we show that we care about them. We ask questions, listen to their stories, and try to understand their perspectives. This can help us build stronger connections with people. However, curiosity needs to be balanced. We should not be overly curious about things that are none of our business, such as other people’s private lives. Also, we should use our curiosity in a positive way, not to cause harm or trouble. 1．What is curiosity according to the passage? A．A strong desire to know more. B．A force that makes people lazy. C．A feeling of being bored. D．A way to avoid learning. 2．Who made important discoveries about the solar system because of curiosity? A．Thomas Edison. B．Galileo Galilei. C．Alexander Graham Bell. D．Leonardo da Vinci. 3．How can curiosity lead to personal growth? A．By making us do the same things every day. B．By helping us learn new skills and gain knowledge. C．By making us afraid of trying new things. D．By making us ignore other people. 4．What can curiosity do to our relationships? A．Make them worse. B．Have no effect on them. C．Improve them. D．End them. 5．What should we pay attention to when we have curiosity? A．Be overly curious about everything. B．Use curiosity in a positive way and not be nosy. C．Only be curious about our own lives. D．Never be curious about anything. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章旨在阐述好奇心的强大力量：它是推动人类探索与发现的重要动力，能促进个人成长、改善人际关系；同时强调好奇心需适度，应在积极且不侵犯他人的前提下发挥作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“It is the desire to know more, to explore, and to understand the world around us.”可知，好奇心是渴望了解更多、探索和理解周围世界的欲望。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Galileo Galilei was curious about the stars and the planets... made many important discoveries about the solar system.”可知，伽利略・伽利莱对恒星和行星充满好奇，在太阳系方面有许多重要发现。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“When we are curious, we are more likely to learn new skills and gain new knowledge... broaden our horizons and make us more well-rounded individuals.”可知，好奇心会促使人们主动学习新事物、尝试新体验 (如培养爱好、阅读、社交等)，而这些经历最终能拓宽视野，帮助个体变得更全面。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“In addition, curiosity can improve our relationships.”可知，好奇心能改善我们的人际关系。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“We should not be overly curious about things that are none of our business... use our curiosity in a positive way, not to cause harm or trouble.”可知，当我们产生好奇心时，我们应该注意把握尺度：一方面，不应过度探寻与己无关的事 (如他人隐私)；另一方面，要以积极的方式发挥好奇心，避免带来不良后果，核心是 “以积极方式使用好奇心且不干涉他人私事”。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解10篇 （Units1-3单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Water 水资源与环境保护 Unit 2 Digital life 科学技术与发明创造 Unit 3 Curious minds 好奇心 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3-4篇单元话题专题训练 Water is one of the most useful substances in our lives. We use water to drink, bathe, cook. Plants and animals need water to grow and live. At a factory, water helps to make chemical products and cool machines. At home, we put water in the dishwasher to wash dirty plates and cups. In the countryside, farmers pour water on fields to help crops like rice and cotton grow. We also use water for fun — at the swimming pool or water park. Water can shine like a mirror on a corner of a calm river. Water can be boring too — it waits in a glass or a pot without any movement. In cities, wastewater goes to a treatment plant before it returns to rivers. This clean-up step is very important. People do research on ways to save energy, use water fully, and make energy-saving systems. We must raise awareness about saving water, because fresh water is limited. Everyone can agree: water is precious. If we don’t value it, we could face a problem — a lack of safe water. So let’s act carefully: fix leaks and shut taps. Only in this way, can we protect our water and our future. 1．The passage says we use water to do all of the following EXCEPT: A．Cook food. B．Wash clothes. C．Take a shower. D．Wash dishes. 2．According to the passage, where does wastewater go before returning to rivers? A．To the ocean. B．To homes. C．To a treatment plant. D．To factories. 3．The word “precious” in the last paragraph probably means: A．Harmful. B．Important. C．Common. D．Boring. 4．To help save water, the passage suggests that we should: A．Swim more often. B．Drink bottled water. C．Fix water leaks. D．Use more energy. 5．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Water can be used for fun and for work. B．Fresh water is easy to find and always available. C．Plants and animals need water to live. D．Researchers are working on saving water and energy. 6．Where can you most likely read this passage? A．In a science textbook. B．In a restaurant menu. C．In a storybook. D．In a travel guide. World Water Day 2025 World Water Day falls on 22nd March every year. It is a day to think about why we need water and how to save it. World Water Day has a different theme each year. The theme for World Water Day 2025 is “Glacier Preservation (保护)”. Glaciers are large pieces of ice. It is important we look after them and stop them from melting (融化). They help to keep our planet cool and we get lots of our water from them.Why Is Water Important? Water is very important to all life. Humans, animals and plants would die (死亡) without it. More than half of your body is water! We need water to drink. We also use water for washing our clothes, brushing our teeth, cooking and many other things. All plants need water to grow as well.How can we make a difference? Saving water, such as by having showers instead of baths and turning off the tap while brushing teeth. Collect rainwater for watering plants. Wear clothes more before washing them. On World Water Day, we think about all the ways that we use water and how we can use it as little as possible. We remember not to waste water and learn how to save water in our daily life. 1．When is the World Water Day? A．22nd May B．21st March C．22nd March D．25th May 2．What is the theme for World Water Day this year? A．Glacier Preservation. B．Peaceful Water. C．Water for Peace. D．Every Drop Counts. 3．What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to (指的是)? A．Ice B．Lakes C．Glaciers D．Rivers 4．Which of these is NOT a way to help make a difference? A．Having baths instead of showers. B．Wearing clothes more before washing. C．Collecting water to water flowers. D．Turning off the tap while brushing teeth. 5．What is the purpose (目的) of World Water Day? A．Learn about the importance of water. B．Have fun playing with water. C．Keep our clothes clean and tidy. D．Drink more water than before. The world is not hungry, but it is thirsty. It seems strange that nearly 3/4 of the earth is covered with water while we say we are short of (短缺) water. Why? Because about 97% of water on the earth is sea water which we can’t drink or use for watering plants directly (直接地). Man can only drink and use the 3% —the water that comes from rivers and lakes. And we can’t even use all of that, because some of it has been polluted. Now more water is needed. The problem is: Can we avoid (避免) a serious water shortage later on? First, we should all learn how to save water. Secondly, we should find out the ways to reuse it. Scientists have always been making studies in the field. Today, in most large cities water is used only once and then runs to the sea or rivers. But it can be used again. Even though every large city reused its water, still there would not be enough. What could people turn to next? The sea seems to have the best answer. There is a lot of water in the sea. All that needs to be done is to get the salt out of the sea water. This is expensive, but it’s already used in many parts of the world. Scientists are trying to find a cheaper way of doing it. So you see, if we can find a way out, we’ll be in no danger of drying up. 1．The world is thirsty because ________. A．3/4 of the earth is covered with water B．we have enough river water to use directly C．about 97% of water on the earth can’t be drunk or used for watering plants directly D．we can drink sea water directly. 2．Which of the following is true? A．3% of water on the earth is in rivers and lakes. B．75% of water on the earth is the sea. C．97% of the earth is covered with water. D．2/4 of the earth is covered with water 3．From the passage we learn _________. A．if every city reuses its water, we’ll be in no danger of drying up B．man can only drink and use about 25% of water on the earth C．today in most large cities water is used only once D．We can avoid a serious water shortage 4．To avoid the serious water shortage, which of the following is the most important? A．Save water and try to make good use of the water in rivers and lakes. B．Don’t pollute water and keep all rivers and lakes clean. C．Try to find a cheaper way to get the salt out of the sea water. D．Every large city reused its water. 5．The name of the passage would be ________ A．The Sea Water B．How to Save Water C．The Hungry World D．The Thirsty World Researchers said they had found out that there was once an ancient fresh water lake on Mars that might have been able to support life. A team of researchers from the US Curiosity Rover Mission, analyzed (分析) some mudstone and fine-grained sediment (细粒沉积物) which can tell us that there was at least one lake around 3.6 billion years ago. The team said their analysis showed that the lake was calm and likely had fresh water, including key biological elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur (硫磺). Theoretically, such a lake would provide perfect conditions for simple living things. The findings were published in the US Journal Science and presented at the American Geophysical Union’s fall meeting in San Francisco. “It is important to note that we have not found signs of ancient life on Mars. What we have found is that there once existed a lake on its surface which might make it possible for some simple living things to live billions of years ago,” Professor Sanjeev Gupta said in a statement. Gupta described the new research as “a huge positive step” for the exploration of Mars. In previous studies, scientists found evidence of water on Mars’ surface in other rocks. However, the new research provides the strongest evidence yet that Mars could have been habitable enough for life to continue. 1．Researchers have found evidence that an ancient fresh water lake probably existed on ________. A．the Earth B．Venus C．Mars D．the Moon 2．The following biological elements EXCEPT ________ have been found on Mars according to the analysis. A．oxygen B．nitrogen C．hydrogen D．carbon dioxide 3．The underlined word “habitable” in the last paragraph probably means “________” in Chinese. A．可居住的 B．无法生存的 C．习惯的 D．不可能的 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The researchers thought it impossible for a fresh water lake to exist on Mars. B．Gupta thought of the new research as “a huge positive step” for the exploration of Mars. C．Researchers have taken great efforts to find signs of ancient life on Mars. D．The findings about the fresh water lake haven’t been published in the US Journal Science. 5．On which column of a book can you find this passage? A．Science. B．Travelling. C．Life. D．Education. 6．What is the passage mainly about? A．How did the fresh water lake disappear on Mars? B．Ancient life signs found on Mars. C．An ancient fresh water lake on Mars. D．The importance of water. Newspapers and television news programs always seem to report about the bad things happening in society. However, there is a place where readers can find some good news. That place is a website called Happy News. Happy News was created by Byron Reese, who was the founder and CEO of Page Wise. Reese once said about Happy News, “Since the news media is giving people an unbalanced (偏颇的) view of the world, it’s our duty to make a difference. Traditional media often focuses on negative (消极的) stories, but our personal experience is usually different from that. Generally, most people are good and try to help each other. Most people are honest.” Not everyone agrees with Reese’s view, though. Many people think that news sources have a responsibility to provide news that is helpful to people. People need to know about issues or problems in today’s society. Then people are better able to make decisions about the things that influence their daily lives. According to this, Reese said, “Happy News is not trying to stop people from learning about issues or problems. Instead, it is just trying to provide a balanced picture of today’s world.” By the end of its first month online, Happy News had more than 70,000 readers. About 60 percent of them were women. Something else unique makes Happy News different from any of the other news or information websites that are on the Internet. Unlike many other websites, Happy News gets fan mail from its readers on a daily basis. A reader said in one of them, “From Happy News, I’ve realized that the world is not as bad of a place as I have been trained to believe.” In the world of Happy News, there is no bad or ugly, only good. 1．According to Reese, how is Happy News different from other news sources? A．It gives a balanced view of the world. B．It focuses on negative news stories. C．It tells Reese’s personal experience. D．It provides people with helpful news. 2．Some people don’t like Happy News probably because ________. A．Happy News doesn’t seem like traditional media B．Happy News doesn’t report international news C．Happy News doesn’t report important issues or problems D．Happy News doesn’t attract men readers 3．The underlined word “unique” in paragraph 4 probably means ________. A．special B．interesting C．strange D．awful 4．Which of the following is TRUE about Happy News after its first month online? A．It had about seven thousand readers. B．Most of its readers were women. C．Its readers sent in bad letters every day. D．Reese used it to create other websites. 5．Which of the following news items can probably be found on Happy News? A．Plastic pollution in the ocean. B．Luke Smith wins competition. C．3 injured in serious car crash. D．The great Garden Bank robbery. 6．What can be the best title for the passage? A．How to Be Happy B．Why Women Like Happy News C．Newspapers vs. Online News D．Not the Normal News The Internet is often used to buy and sell products, pay bills, and communicate with people. But how safe is it when you use the Internet? Our magazine Interactions asked some Internet users about their experiences. Linda, 29, nurse: I pay all my bills online. One day, I received an email from my bank. It told me that someone was trying to take out money from my account, so I should email my password to the “bank manager”. I felt something was wrong, so I called my bank and asked about the email. The bank said they never sent it. I realized that someone tried to cheat me of my money. I’ll continue paying my bills this way, but I’ll be more careful. Emily, 22, office worker: I was at work, and I sent an email to a friend of mine. I was telling her about my problems with Mark, the manager. A few minutes later, a friend of Mark’s came over to my desk. He said, “So you think Mark is too strict?” My face was red. I chose the wrong name on my address list. It was my own fault, so I’ll look over my emails more carefully before I click “Send” next time. Thomas, 21, university student: I love the Internet! I look up lots of information online. I often buy things on the websites—furniture, clothes, CDs, even food. I have also sold some of my things on the Internet. I only use the websites I trust and I’ve never had a safety problem. 1．Where is the passage taken from? A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A magazine. D．A history book 2．Linda probably got the email from a person who ________. A．refused to lend money to her B．asked about her experiences C．sold things to her on the websites D．tried to cheat her of her money 3．The word “fault” in Paragraph 3 means “________”. A．project B．mistake C．advantage D．plan 4．What does Thomas NOT mention doing on the Internet? A．Selling personal items. B．Researching information. C．Buying second-hand things. D．Getting daily necessities. 5．Who shared enjoyable experiences according to the passage? A．Linda. B．Emily. C．Mark. D．Thomas. 6．What is the main purpose of the article? A．To advertise safe online shopping websites. B．To share personal stories about Internet safety risks. C．To criticize (批评) banks for poor security measures. D．To teach readers how to avoid sending wrong emails. Have you ever shouted at your computer because it wasn’t working? Of course, your computer can’t “shout” back. But AI researchers have been working on computers that can argue and perhaps even win debates with humans. IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater. It can debate with people in front of a live audience. After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument. Testing on the system began in 2019. When it debated with Harish Natarajan, a professional debater who holds the world record for the most debate competition victories. The topic was about subsidizing preschool (资助幼儿园) and Project Debater argued to support this idea. Although Project Debater lost the debate in the end, the audience said it performed very well. Interestingly, 58 percent of the audience said that Project Debater increased their knowledge about the topic—only 20 percent said the same about Natarajan. According to Scientific American, results show that the system is able to form logical statements (有逻辑的陈述). However, ________. Their goal is to help humans make better decisions, according to Ranit Aharanoy, manager of the Project Debater team. “It can debate both sides, so it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision.” Aharanoy said. Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future. 1．According to paragraph 2, which one below is not the way of Project Debater working? A．It writes ideas that can support its own argument. B．It listens to its opponent’s arguments. C．It searches online articles. D．It debates with its opponent. 2．In the debate with Harish Natarajan in paragraph 3, Project Debater ______. A．argued to support subsidizing preschool B．won the debate in the end C．set a world debating record D．often argued against itself 3．Which of the following can be put in “______”? A．forming logical statements is not easy B．some people didn’t believe Project Debater C．they can develop better system D．winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal 4．With Project Debater, we might ______. A．make better decisions while solving problems B．never make mistakes when dealing with problems C．have fewer augments while solving problems D．lean how to form logical statements in arguments 5．The underlined word “it” refers to ? A．Project Debater team. B．The new AI system. C．The logical statement. D．The wider view. 6．What is the author’s attitude to the Project Debater? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．We don’t know. D．Negative. Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That’s why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. The following are some ways to boost your creativity. First, be curious. Don’t take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. ________ In addition, ask “what if”. Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking “what if” may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, we stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you’ll find that being creative isn’t so hard at all! 1．The passage is mainly about ________. A．how we can improve our creativity B．what creative problems we might face in life C．who is suitable for thinking creatively D．why creativity is helpful in problem solving 2．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．By always doing things the same way, we can find better solutions. B．But we should never try to change our old ideas. C．It may turn out to be useful later. D．We should stick to the traditional methods. 3．According to the passage, it is advisable (明智的) to be curious because ________. A．we should always take for granted what we are used to doing B．we’d better think of ourselves as creative people C．the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly D．the first ideas we get are never the best ideas 4．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity? A．Doing things in a different way. B．Saving any idea that comes to mind. C．Just accepting what we believe. D．Letting our mind relax. 5．When we can’t make any progress in solving our problem, we’d better ________. A．come back to our usual solutions B．forget about the problem and let go of it C．focus on the problem until it is solved D．take a break and do something different 6．According to the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．solving problems requires hard work B．we can train ourselves to be more creative C．creative people never face any problems D．creative ideas come naturally when needed Curiosity is like a magic key that helps children unlock the doors to knowledge and growth. During childhood, asking questions such as “Why is the sky blue?” or “How do birds fly?” shows a natural desire to explore the world. This curiosity drives learning and shapes their development in amazing ways. First, curiosity improves learning. When children are curious, their brains become active in searching for answers. For example, a child who wonders how plants grow might read books, watch videos, or even plant seeds to observe the process. This hands-on experience helps them remember information better and builds critical thinking skills. Second, curiosity encourages creativity. Curious kids often try new activities or solve problems in unique ways. Imagine a child experimenting with building blocks: they might fail many times, but each attempt teaches them something new. Over time, they learn to think outside the box and develop creative solutions. Also, curiosity helps children face challenges. Life is full of unknowns, but curious minds see challenges as adventures. Students struggling with math might ask questions, seek help, and practice until they succeed. This builds confidence and resilience. To support children’s growth, parents and teachers should encourage questions, provide learning resources, and let them explore safely. Remember, curiosity is not just about finding answers—it’s about enjoying the journey of discovery. By nurturing curiosity, we help kids become lifelong learners and creative thinkers. In short, curiosity lights the path of growth. Let’s protect this precious gift in every child! 1．What is curiosity compared to in the article? A．A treasure map. B．A dark night. C．A magic key. D．A mystery box. 2．Which question does the article mention as an example of children’s curiosity? A．How do birds fly? B．Why do animals have different colors? C．What causes seasons to change? D．When do stars appear? 3．What skill does a child develop by planting seeds to observe plant growth? A．Artistic talent. B．Critical thinking. C．Musical ability. D．Physical strength. 4．How does curiosity help children face challenges according to the article? A．By making them avoid difficulties. B．By teaching them to see challenges as adventures. C．By letting others solve problems for them. D．By memorizing answers quickly. 5．What should parents do to support children’s curiosity? A．Give them more homework. B．Limit their exploration. C．Always give direct answers. D．Encourage questions and provide resources. The Power of Curiosity Curiosity is a powerful force that can drive people to achieve great things. It is the desire to know more, to explore, and to understand the world around us. Throughout history, curious people have made amazing discoveries. For example, Galileo Galilei was curious about the stars and the planets. He used a telescope to observe the sky and made many important discoveries about the solar system. His curiosity changed the way people thought about the universe. Curiosity can also lead to personal growth. When we are curious, we are more likely to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. We may try new hobbies, read different kinds of books, or meet new people. All these experiences can broaden our horizons and make us more well-rounded individuals. In addition, curiosity can improve our relationships. When we are curious about others, we show that we care about them. We ask questions, listen to their stories, and try to understand their perspectives. This can help us build stronger connections with people. However, curiosity needs to be balanced. We should not be overly curious about things that are none of our business, such as other people’s private lives. Also, we should use our curiosity in a positive way, not to cause harm or trouble. 1．What is curiosity according to the passage? A．A strong desire to know more. B．A force that makes people lazy. C．A feeling of being bored. D．A way to avoid learning. 2．Who made important discoveries about the solar system because of curiosity? A．Thomas Edison. B．Galileo Galilei. C．Alexander Graham Bell. D．Leonardo da Vinci. 3．How can curiosity lead to personal growth? A．By making us do the same things every day. B．By helping us learn new skills and gain knowledge. C．By making us afraid of trying new things. D．By making us ignore other people. 4．What can curiosity do to our relationships? A．Make them worse. B．Have no effect on them. C．Improve them. D．End them. 5．What should we pay attention to when we have curiosity? A．Be overly curious about everything. B．Use curiosity in a positive way and not be nosy. C．Only be curious about our own lives. D．Never be curious about anything. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $