期末复习之阅读理解16篇（Units1-8单元话题）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上学期期末复习（译林版2024）

期末复习之阅读理解16篇 （Units1-8单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Friendship 朋友与友谊 Unit 2 School life 学校生活 Unit 3 To be a good learner 学习策略 Unit 4 Hands-on fun 动手做 Unit 5 Wild animals 野生动物 Unit 6 Seasons 季节 Unit 7 The natural world 自然世界 Unit 8 Safe and sound 自然灾害 本资料共16篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 ①Do you know E-type (Extrovert) and I-type (Introvert) personalities? These two kinds of personalities are much discussed online. Even twins may be quite different from each other, such as personalities, hobbies, friends and etc. To learn more about that, let’s listen to the following twins. Andy, an extrovert ②I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends. Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding. At school, Larry is my best friend. I don’t spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself. I’m cool with it because I can visit other friends. I value (重视) his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice on my problems. Anna, an introvert ③I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand. However, I do also need time with my two best friends, Sue and Tina. Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days. Tina is more like me, and she understands me better than I do. We often take a long walk to share our feelings. I love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colourful. ④Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth. From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship. 1．What do Andy and Ken do on Saturdays? A．Surf on the beach. B．Ride the bikes. C．Play the video games. D．Take a long walk. 2．Which of the following words can best describe Sue? A．Hard-working. B．Understanding. C．Good-looking. D．Outgoing. 3．The idiom “from the horse’s mouth” means “to hear from someone ________”. A．who saw it B．who experienced it C．who fed it D．who promised it 4．What may be the structure of the passage? A．①②/③/④ B．①/②/③④ C．①/②③/④ D．①/②③④ 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Friends in need are friends indeed. B．Friends bring out the best in each other. C．Friends are not necessary to be the same. D．Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends: “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friends is simply acquaintances (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, at work, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”. The second kind of friend could also be called “guest friends”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other’s houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will correct you when you’re wrong, and though they may not be perfect, they at least will always care about you, and hardly ever do anything bad to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest, and best friends. We should value all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 1．How does the passage start? A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions. C．By listing numbers. D．By giving examples. 2．What can we know about good friends from the passage? A．We know everything about them, including their family history. B．They are closer than acquaintances. C．We only know their names and nothing else. D．They will correct us when we’re wrong. 3．Why aren’t acquaintances true friends according to the passage? A．Because you don’t share your real feelings with them. B．Because you have nothing in common with them. C．Because you don’t know their names. D．Because you only meet them at school. 4．What does the underlined sentence “Some best friends start out as acquaintances” mean in the last paragraph? A．Most acquaintances can quickly become best friends. B．Best friends are the same as acquaintances. C．We should treat acquaintances worse than best friends. D．Friendships can develop from acquaintances to best friends. 5．What might be the best title of the passage? A．How to make best friends easily B．Why friends are very important C．Different kinds of friends in our lives D．The history of friendships around the world THE SCHOOL NEWS October 8th, 2025 School Trip Students in Grade 8 had a great time on the school trip on July 1st. They went to Yinggeshi Garden by bus. The teachers were very happy because the students cleaned the buses after the trip. English Visitors Sixteen visitors from England arrived at our school on July 3rd. They took part in so many cultural exchange (文化交流) activities in our school. And they also visited a few places of interest in Dalian. Football World Here’s good news for football fans! Our school will hold the Hope Cup 2025 from November 1st to November 3rd. It will be held on our school playground. Wonderful football matches are waiting for you. School Concert There will be a concert (音乐会) in our school on November 5th. Some students will show their talents (才华) by singing, dancing and playing the violin at the music hall. 1．Which is TRUE about the school trip? A．It was on July 8th. B．Students had the trip by train. C．The students cleaned the buses after it. D．The trip lasted three days. 2．The English visitors arrived at our school to ________. A．have fun B．learn about our culture C．learn Chinese D．visit the sights 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．The Hope Cup will last five days B．The Hope Cup 2025 will start in the city sports centre. C．The students can watch a football match on November 2nd. D．Students can learn how to play music at the school concert. 4．We can see this passage ________. A．on a school website B．in a sports magazine. C．in a travel magazine D．in an English novel In September, No.3 Middle School in Chongqing held a special activity. Teachers asked students to share the stories of their family heirlooms (传家宝). Over 300 students took part in it, bringing their heirlooms to school and telling the stories behind them. One of the students, 14-year-old Song Zhengchen, shared his family’s heirloom—a cassette player. His grandmother bought the player in the 1980s to listen to the news. Later, his mother used it to play music tapes. When Song was younger, his mother would often play old poems for him on the player. “Today, we have many new advanced (先进的) music players. But we still keep it because it holds beautiful memories of my family,” Song said. ▲ Although sometimes it is too old to work successfully, he still sees it as a treasure. Another student, Xiao Yao, also 14, won first prize in the activity. Her heirlooms were some food coupons (粮票) from her grandmother. These coupons were used during a time when food was scarce. In the past, families could only buy a small amount of food each month, and even rice required a food coupon. Xiao was amazed when her grandmother told her stories about this difficult time. “My grandma wants me to be thankful for what we have today and to work hard for a better future,” Xiao explained. The heirloom stories shared by the students reflect the rich history and beautiful memories of their families. These items connect them to the past and remind them of the hardships their ancestors faced. Through these stories, we hope the students will carry on good family traditions, appreciate (欣赏) their family history, and continue to work hard for their future. By remembering the past, they can help build a better tomorrow for themselves, their families, and the country. 1．What was the special activity held by Chongqing No.3 Middle School about? A．Sharing modern music players. B．Telling stories about family heirlooms. C．Collecting old food coupons. D．Learning about the history of the 1980s. 2．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A．Therefore, the cassette player is now worth a lot of money. B．For example, he often uses it to enjoy his favourite songs. C．However, the player is broken and can no longer work. D．As a result, he believes such activities are unnecessary. 3．According to Xiao Yao, what is her grandmother’s hope for her? A．To study the history of food shortages in China. B．To share her heirloom stories with others at school. C．To keep the food coupons safe for future generations. D．To be thankful and work hard for the future. 4．What can we infer about the time when food coupons were used? A．Life was probably more comfortable and convenient than it is today. B．People could buy as much food as they wanted without any limit. C．It might not be easy for everyone to get food. D．Rice was the only food that required a coupon to buy. Chen Lirong is a woman farmer. She was born in the 1990s in Maoming, Guangdong Province. She only has a middle school education.   However, she has been learning English for four years while working. She shares her English learning experiences on Douyin and even sells Maoming’s farm products in “Cantonese-style (广式) English”, getting a lot of support and likes from people.   At the age of 18, Chen left home to work in big cities. However, every year during the busy season, she would come home to help with the lychee harvest (荔枝收成). This year, while picking lychees, Chen suddenly had the idea of making short English videos to introduce the lychees. Now she has her own business (生意) in her hometown.   When asked about the secret to learning English, Chen’s answer is “interest” and “being persistent”. She got into the habit of practicing listening, speaking, memorizing words, and writing sentences every day. “If you insist (坚持) on it for years, you can have a result,” said Chen. 1．What did Chen do during the busy season? A．She learned to make short videos. B．She visited her middle school. C．She helped her family do farm work. D．She went on a trip to the countryside. 2．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．The farm work of picking lychees. B．The habit of learning English. C．The way of making English short videos. D．The interest of selling lychees. 3．What is the secret to learning English according to Chen Lirong? A．Talent and being smart. B．Persistence and interest. C．Expensive courses and tutors. D．Luck and chance. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Sharing Maoming’s food B．Teaching Cantonese-style English C．“90s” farmer Chen Lirong D．A wonderful English learner In Chinese, what word do you usually use to call your mother? It’s “Mama”, isn’t it? And as you know, in America, kids call their mother “Mom” or “Mommy”. In French, the word is “Maman” and in Arabic, it’s “Ummi”. Have you noticed what these words for “mother” have in common? Well, they all have a sound close to “m”. Similarly, the words for “father” almost all have the sound “b” or “p”. There are over 7,000 languages around the world. The words for other things are usually very different from one language to another. But why are the words for “mother” and “father” so similar? The answer lies in how babies start to talk. The easiest sound a baby can make is “ah”. A child can make this sound without the use of his tongue (舌头) or lips. Then, if he is going to change things a little bit, the easiest thing to do is to break up that sound by closing his lips for a while. The child, by this point, has long been doing this to suck (吸吮) milk. And so, the baby ends up with the sound “mah”. Babies “speaking” in this way are just playing. Adults, however, don’t hear them that way. When a baby says “mah mah”, it sounds as if he is calling someone. And the person that the child is calling upon so early in his life is most likely to be his mother. The mother takes “mah” as meaning her. When speaking to her child, she calls herself “mama”. The word “mama” starts to mean “mother”. This happens with human babies worldwide. After babies begin making “m” with their lips, they put their lips together and pick up the sound “bah” or “pah”. When they make this sound, they are thought to be calling their second closest caretaker (监护人): their father. That’s why you call your mother “mama” and your father “baba”. You have been doing this ever since you started to make sounds. 1．All over the world, the words for “father” almost all have the sound ________. A．“m” B．“b” C．“b” or “p” D．“m” or “p” 2．What is the easiest sound a baby can make? A．“Ah”. B．“Mah”. C．“Pah”. D．“Bah”. 3．According to the article, when babies make the sound “mah”, they are ________. A．playing B．calling their mother C．calling their father D．saying they are hungry 4．In order to make the sound “bah”, babies ________. A．bite their lips B．put their lips together C．close their lips for a short time D．use neither their tongue nor their lips 5．We can learn from the article that ________. A．some babies find it difficult to make the sound “mah” B．babies in ancient times did not call their mother “mah mah” C．babies all over the world call their father “bah ba” or “pah pah” D．babies pick up the sound “mah” before they pick up the sound “pah” Robotic dogs have become famous on the Internet! Like “porters (搬运工)”, they carried things and rubbish during tests at Taishan Mountain in Tai’an, Shandong, last year. In 2024, over 8 million people visited Taishan Mountain. They created about 24,000 tons of waste, according to Taishan Cultural Tourism Group. But the paths are not wide enough, so large machines can’t work there. Cleaners have to carry the rubbish down the mountain on their backs. This is where the robotic dogs come in! Each dog is able to carry 30 to 40 kilograms. It can stay balanced (平衡的) and move around things in its way. During the tests, the robot could reach the top of the mountain in two hours, while the average (平均的) time for adults without carrying anything is about four hours. The robot can work for four to six hours on a full charge (充电). Still, the company that built the robot said there are many things it needs to do to make the robot better, such as raising the height of its box for storage box (储物盒) and better sealing (密封) waste package. 1．Where does the robotic dog work in the news above? A．Yellow Mountain. B．Taishan Mountain. C．Lushan Mountain. D．Hua Mountain. 2．Which is RIGHT according to the news? A．Cleaners have many machines to help them carry rubbish. B．The robotic dog can work for four to six hours any time. C．It’s hard for the robot to keep balanced when carrying things. D．The company still has many things to do to make better robots. 3．Which of the following can best describe the robotic dog? A．Helpful. B．Brave. C．Kind. D．Friendly. You may want a great activity for your younger brothers or sisters to play outside. Here comes an easy DIY course! Let’s learn to make a boat and then play it in a pool! It is so simple that children can easily make one and then have fun. Let’s start now. Tools 3 corks (软木塞), elastic bands (橡皮筋), colored paper, a stick, glue and scissors Steps Choose three corks. Use a stick to make a hole in the middle of a cork. The cork with the hole should be in the middle. Join them together with two elastic bands. Your boat can be better if you glue the corks before that. Then, cut a sail shape (帆形) and a triangle shape (三角形) out of colored paper. Glue the triangle shape on the top of the stick to make a flag. Make two holes at the top and bottom of the sail shape. Put the stick with the flag through the two holes. Remember to cut away the useless part of the stick so that it will be in the right size. After placing the stick into the hole of the middle cork, the boat is completely done! Your boat is ready to set sail. Tips Your little brothers or sisters should get your help when using scissors. Don’t let children play by the pool on their own. If you want to learn more self-made works, please join our DIY Club! 1．Which of the following things are needed in the DIY course? a. cork   b. stick    c. rope    d. scissors    e. glue    f. tape A．bcef B．bcde C．abde D．abce 2．The underlined “that” refers to _________ . A．choosing the three corks B．joining corks together C．placing corks in order D．making a hole in the cork 3．According to the writer, the correct step of making a boat is _________ . a. make a hole in the middle of a cork with a stick b. place the stick into the hole of the middle cork c. use colored paper to cut a sail and a triangle shape d. glue the triangle shape on the top of the stick to make a flag e. glue three corks together and join them with two elastic bands f. put the stick with the flag through the holes of the sail shape A．aebcfd B．eadfcb C．cdeafb D．aecdfb 4．According to the passage, children should not _________ when doing the DIY job. A．use elastic bands B．float the boat in a pool alone C．glue the flag on top D．ask for help when cutting a stick 5．You may read the passage from a _________ . A．story B．newspaper C．poster D．comic book As the number of bees around the world is dropping, many countries are looking for useful ways to protect these lovely insects. The city of Leicester in Britain has a plan of its own. The city is turning its bus stops into Bee Bus Stops. It hopes to provide (提供) bees and other helpful insects with a better living place. Unlike a common bus stop, a Bee Bus Stop has a small garden with flowers and grass on its roof (顶部). These special bus stops can invite more kinds of animals and plants to come and stay. They can also collect rainwater from the roofs and make the city a greener and better place for both animals and humans. What’s more, every bus stop will have a solar panel (太阳能板). The solar panel can provide lighting for the bus stop and cut the energy use. Also, Bee Bus Stops can help solve the urban heat island effect (城市热岛效应). They take in some of the heat during the summer months and make the city cooler. “Building Bee Bus Stops and using solar energy are big steps in our plan to make the city greener by 2030,” an official said. There are 479 bus stops in the city. Up to now, 30 of them have already been turned into Bee Bus Stops, and the others will follow up soon. “We’d love to see these Bee Bus Stops in every town and city across the UK and even in Europe. This will be really good for our planet,” the official added. 1．Why are many countries looking for ways to protect bees? A．Because bees are lovely insects. B．Because the number of bees is dropping. C．Because Britain has set a good example. D．Because bees need more solar energy. 2．What is special about a Bee Bus Stop? A．It has a garden on its roof. B．It is bigger than a common bus stop. C．It has more seats for people. D．It is in every town of the UK. 3．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Solar panels. B．Bee Bus Stops. C．Summer months. D．Officials. 4．What can we learn about Bee Bus Stops? A．It will only focus on protecting bees. B．The solar panels are mainly used to collect rainwater. C．This may make more cities in Europe take the same action. D．All the 479 bus stops in Leicester are now Bee Bus Stops. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Bees around the world. B．Leicester’s Bee Bus Stops. C．Solar Panels for Bus Stops. D．Greener Cities in Europe. In nature, you may see many insects and animals of different colors. Do you want to know why? Locusts (蝗虫) are very delicious food for birds, but it is not always an easy job for birds to catch them. That is not because locusts are good jumpers or runners. Is that because they are smarter than their enemies (天敌)? The answer is “no”. The reason is that the colors of locusts change with the colors of crops. When crops are young, locusts look green. But when autumn comes, locusts change to the yellow and brown color as crops do. Brown bears, tigers and other animals move quietly through forests. Their enemies can’t see them easily. This is because they have colors similar to the trees. For the same reason, polar bears that live on a land of snow and ice are white. Butterflies and bees living among the flowers are colorful like flowers. Soil insects are mostly dark-colored and they live under the dark and wet soil. However, insects with colors different from plants can easily be found and eaten by others. So in order to survive, they have to hide themselves in the daytime and come out only at night. Have you ever noticed some even stranger acts? The ink fish in the sea can send out some very black ink when it faces danger. As the ink spreads over (喷洒), its enemies find themselves suddenly in a dark world. At the same time, the ink fish swims away at once. That is how it keeps itself safe though it is not strong at all. 1．It is not easy for birds to catch locusts because ________. A．locusts are good runners B．locusts can jump very high C．locusts are smarter than birds D．locusts can change their colors 2．According to the passage, most soil insects ________. A．do not have bright colors B．change their colors with the soil C．do not live in a dark and wet environment D．eat colorful insects like butterflies and bees 3．What is the meaning of the underlined word “survive” in paragraph 3? A．Change colors. B．Become stronger. C．Look for food. D．Continue to live. 4．In order not to make its enemies see it, the ink fish ________. A．changes its color to black B．makes the water around it black C．spreads sea water over D．hides itself deeply in the sea rocks 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．How Animals Hide. B．The Clever Ink Fish C．How Colors Protect Animals D．Why Locusts Change Colors In spring, China has warm weather. The average temperature during the daytime is 13 degrees Celsius (摄氏度) and 3 degrees Celsius at night. In the North, spring comes late and lasts for less than three months. And in cities like Beijing, there isn’t a clear difference between spring and winter. In Southern China, spring gets gradually warmer and the daytime becomes longer. Opposite of the North, the South experiences a beautiful spring although with a bit of rain here and there. During summer, June and July are the hottest months in China. The places that experience the true summer heat the most are cities. In August, the temperature starts to ________ in preparation for autumn. But perhaps summer is better known in China not for its heat but for its wetness. Summer is the main time in China for typhoons and summer rain. Autumn lasts from September to November in China and is one of the most amazing seasons. From beautiful views to perfect weather, autumn is one of the best times to travel. On average, the daily temperature during fall never exceeds 26 degrees Celsius in September, 20 degrees Celsius in October and 10 degrees Celsius in November in Beijing. In China, winter is from December to February. It’s a bit warmer in Southern and Central China than in the North. There’s little snow in winter outside Northern China. The temperature almost always feels colder than it actually is. What’s known as Tropical (热带的) China is in the very south of the country, and there, winter almost doesn’t exist. 1．What do we know from the last sentence of the first paragraph? A．The North doesn’t rain in spring. B．It may rain heavily in the South in spring. C．The South is as beautiful as the North. D．It rains a little in the South in spring. 2．Which word can be filled in the blank in the second paragraph? A．drop B．rise C．throw D．blow 3．Why can we say autumn is one of the best times to travel? A．Because more people will choose this time to travel. B．Because the tour cost is never too high. C．Because it has beautiful views and perfect weather. D．Because it may either rain or snow in some places. 4．How is the weather in Southern and Central China in winter compared with that of Northern China? A．Warmer. B．Wetter. C．Colder. D．Cooler. 5．In which column of a magazine can we read this text? A．Sports. B．Health. C．Education. D．Nature. In China there are 24 solar terms (节气) in the year and they are important to our life. The Start of Autumn (立秋) is the 13th of them and it indicates (预示) the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. What do you know about the Start of Autumn! Autumn Tiger The Start of Autumn indicates the beginning of autumn, but hot weather will not come to an end. Hot days after the Start of Autumn usually last for 30 days and people call them “Autumn Tiger”. Gathering crops (收割庄稼) The Start of Autumn is a big solar term for farmers. It is time to gather crops. There is a saying, “If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest (收获) is coming”. Eating dumplings In Shandong Province, people eat dumplings on the Start of Autumn, and they call it “Eating the Autumn”. They think it can bring them a good harvest next year. Touching Autumn Touching Autumn is for people in Yancheng, Jiangsu. On the eve of the Start of Autumn, if they like, people can touch and take away vegetables and fruit in other people’s gardens. The gardeners think it can make them have more vegetables and fruit next year. 1．In China, the Start of Autumn is the ________ of all solar terms. A．13th B．15th C．21st D．24th 2．Why do people say “Autumn Tiger”? A．Because there is a tiger in autumn. B．Because it means a good harvest. C．Because the weather is still hot. D．Because the Start of Autumn usually last for 30 days. 3．What weather do farmers like on the Start of Autumn? A．A sunny day. B．A windy day. C．A rainy day. D．A cloudy day. 4．Which of the following has nothing to do with “harvest”? A．Autumn Tiger. B．Gathering crops. C．Eating dumplings. D．Touching Autumn. 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．24 solar terms B．Autumn in China C．Four seasons D．The Start of Autumn Wetlands, the “Earth’s kidneys,” are vital for a healthy planet. They clean our water and provide homes for wildlife. But for a long time, humans saw them as useless land, filling them in for farms and cities, which caused water pollution and loss of animal homes. Thankfully, the story is changing. People now understand the importance of wetlands and are working to bring them back. A great example is the creation of wetland parks in China, like the Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou. It shows how humans and nature can live in harmony (和谐). Protecting wetlands starts with us. We can begin by learning about the wetlands near us and the life they support. A visit to a wetland park can help us see their beauty and understand their value firsthand. In our daily lives, saving water is also a powerful way to help, as using less water means more clean water can flow to these areas. Finally, sharing what we’ve learned with friends and family can spread the message of conservation further. By taking these steps, we can all be part of protecting these wonderful places. Protecting wetlands is not just about saving nature; it is about protecting our own future. 1．Why are wetlands called the “Earth’s kidneys”? A．Because they are shaped like kidneys. B．Because they are home to many animals. C．Because they are not useful to humans. D．Because they help to clean water. 2．What is the correct order of the advice given in the passage on how to protect wetlands? a. Tell others about it.                            b. Save water in daily life. c. Learn about local wetlands.                        d. Visit a wetland park. A．a c b d B．c d b a C．b a d c D．d c a b 3．What is the special part about the Xixi National Wetland Park according to the passage? A．It keeps all its birds in large cages for visitors. B．It is the largest wetland park in the world. C．It successfully balances nature protection and human enjoyment. D．It does not allow any visitors to enter in order to protect nature. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To complain about how people destroyed wetlands in the past. B．To explain how to build a wetland park step by step. C．To list all the animals that can be found in Xixi Wetland Park. D．To encourage people to protect and live in harmony with wetlands. The sun sets in a field in southern England. When it rises again the following morning, that field has been changed into a huge work of art. A large part of the crops (庄稼) has been pressed into a pattern of circles, squares and other shapes. Farmers have reported finding strange circles in their fields for centuries. The earliest mention of a crop circle dates back to the 1500s. Crop circles, however, didn’t get attention until 1980. When a farmer in England discovered three circles in his field, the world first began to learn about crop circles. By the 1990s, crop circles had become something of a tourist attraction. In 1990 alone, more than 500 circles appeared in Europe. Within the next few years, there were thousands. Crop circles can come in many different shapes, changing in size. Most early crop circles were simple. But after 1990, the circles have changed. Crops can be made to look like just about anything-smiling faces, flowers or even words. People have long been wondering who or what is creating these crop circles. Possibly the most widely known idea is that crop circles are the work of visitors from other planets. Probably the most scientific opinion says that crop circles are created by vortices (旋涡). They force the air down to the ground, which presses the crops down. There is something similar which is thought to be caused by vortices. Dr. Terence Meaden, an expert, says when the dust (尘土) gets caught up in a vortex, it can appear to glow (发光), which may explain the UFO-like glowing lights many people have seen. 1．How does the writer introduce the topic of the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question. C．By giving a comparison. D．By describing a scene. 2．When did the world become interested in crop circles? A．In the 1500s. B．After 1980. C．In 1900. D．After 1990. 3．Which of the following is TRUE about crop circles in Paragraph 4? A．Early crop circles were very small in size. B．Large crop circles are usually round in shape. C．All kinds of crop circles began to appear after 1990. D．Flower-shaped crop circles were first found in the 1500s. 4．Which point do you think Dr. Terence Meaden would agree with? A．Crop circles may be man-made. B．Crop circles could be marks left by aliens. C．The UFO-like light could be caused by dust. D．Vortices are sure to create perfectly shaped crop circles. 5．Which of the following would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Natalie Doan, a teenager in America, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. On October 29, 2012, the ocean turned extremely terrible. That night, Hurricane (飓风) Sandy hit the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. The next day, Natalie and her family found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and people were having the most difficult time, especially the elderly. To help others rebuild, teenagers climbed stairs to send water and food to elderly people trapped (困住) in powerless high buildings. Natalie was deeply moved by all these things and decided to do something. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says, “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page, matching people in need with people who wanted to offer help. Natalie posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick got a new collection. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed things to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. She was later invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the streets are clear and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie says, “Because of everyone’s efforts in making a better home, Rockaway will be even stronger than before.” 1．When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found ________. A．some friends had lost their lives B．her neighborhood was destroyed C．her school had moved to Brooklyn D．the elderly were free from suffering 2．The phrase “in ruins” Paragraph 2 means the neighborhood was ________. A．clean and tidy B．in a mess C．just the same as usual D．even better than before 3．How did Natalie help the people in need? A．She gave her toys to other kids. B．She took care of younger children. C．She called on the White House to help. D．She built an information sharing website. 4．According to Paragraph 3, who inspired Natalie most? A．The people helping Rockaway rebuild. B．The people trapped in high-rise buildings. C．The volunteers donating money to survivors. D．Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people. 5．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．Little people can make a big difference B．A friend in need is a friend indeed C．East or west, home is best D．Technology is power It was a beautiful day with a clear, blue sky and the cool wind made my morning tea cool. Everything was quiet and the book in my hands was lovely until I felt my chair moving. At that moment, I thought to myself, “It is an earthquake (地震).” I was scared as I ran to tell my parents. But when I reached them, the earthquake stopped. ________ My family and I were not in danger and our house was still standing. We watched the news about the earthquake. The epicenter (震中) was very close to Muzaffarabad. We felt lucky to be in the city of Kashmir. After we knew the situation in Muzaffarabad, I decided to volunteer to help those people right away. I arrived in the city of Muzaffarabad with a few other volunteers. We tried to help out the people there. After hours of digging, we found a few survivors (幸存者). We quickly sent for doctors to make sure they were all right. When they met their families, they cried for joy. That made me very happy. However, not everyone had a happy ending. We also found bodies of those not making it through the earthquake. And I felt terrible when I saw the tears of the people crying for those dead people. 1．What was the writer doing when the earthquake happened? A．Moving a table. B．Cooking breakfast. C．Reading a book. D．Talking with his parents. 2．Which can be the best for “________” in Paragraph 2? A．My parents didn’t agree with me. B．I didn’t find my parents anywhere. C．Everyone might be in danger then. D．Nothing happened in the next few hours. 3．Which is TRUE about the earthquake in Kashmir? A．A lot of people died. B．It lasted a short time. C．It was big and terrible. D．Some houses fell down. 4．What did the writer do after the earthquake? A．He looked after his parents. B．He raised money for the sick people. C．He stayed in hospital quietly. D．He volunteered to help some people. 5．Why did the writer write the passage? A．To explain how to keep safe in an earthquake. B．To show us an interesting experience. C．To ask us to do volunteer work. D．To tell us about an earthquake. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之阅读理解16篇 （Units1-8单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Friendship 朋友与友谊 Unit 2 School life 学校生活 Unit 3 To be a good learner 学习策略 Unit 4 Hands-on fun 动手做 Unit 5 Wild animals 野生动物 Unit 6 Seasons 季节 Unit 7 The natural world 自然世界 Unit 8 Safe and sound 自然灾害 本资料共16篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 ①Do you know E-type (Extrovert) and I-type (Introvert) personalities? These two kinds of personalities are much discussed online. Even twins may be quite different from each other, such as personalities, hobbies, friends and etc. To learn more about that, let’s listen to the following twins. Andy, an extrovert ②I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends. Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding. At school, Larry is my best friend. I don’t spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself. I’m cool with it because I can visit other friends. I value (重视) his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice on my problems. Anna, an introvert ③I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand. However, I do also need time with my two best friends, Sue and Tina. Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days. Tina is more like me, and she understands me better than I do. We often take a long walk to share our feelings. I love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colourful. ④Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth. From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship. 1．What do Andy and Ken do on Saturdays? A．Surf on the beach. B．Ride the bikes. C．Play the video games. D．Take a long walk. 2．Which of the following words can best describe Sue? A．Hard-working. B．Understanding. C．Good-looking. D．Outgoing. 3．The idiom “from the horse’s mouth” means “to hear from someone ________”. A．who saw it B．who experienced it C．who fed it D．who promised it 4．What may be the structure of the passage? A．①②/③/④ B．①/②/③④ C．①/②③/④ D．①/②③④ 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Friends in need are friends indeed. B．Friends bring out the best in each other. C．Friends are not necessary to be the same. D．Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章通过介绍两个性格迥异的双胞胎Andy和Anna的故事，展示了内向者和外向者之间的友谊以及他们对不同性格朋友的需求，从而说明了朋友之间不必完全相同，可以有不同的性格和兴趣爱好。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Andy, an extrovert”和“Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding.”可知，星期六，Andy和Ken在海滩上冲浪。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days.”可知，Sue充满活力，她的笑话给我平静的日子带来了许多欢乐。由此可推测出，Sue是外向的。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth.”可以推断出，该成语的意思是“从当事人那里听到的”，即“听到经历过这件事的人的说法”。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，①段引出主题并介绍双胞胎；②段是Andy（外向者）的自述；③段是Anna（内向者）的自述；④段总结并点明主旨。因此结构是 ①/②③/④。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship.”可知，从Andy和Anna的例子中我们可以学到，内向者和外向者可以成为朋友，也需要有不同性格的朋友，即朋友不必完全相同。故选C。 Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends: “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friends is simply acquaintances (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, at work, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”. The second kind of friend could also be called “guest friends”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other’s houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will correct you when you’re wrong, and though they may not be perfect, they at least will always care about you, and hardly ever do anything bad to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest, and best friends. We should value all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 1．How does the passage start? A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions. C．By listing numbers. D．By giving examples. 2．What can we know about good friends from the passage? A．We know everything about them, including their family history. B．They are closer than acquaintances. C．We only know their names and nothing else. D．They will correct us when we’re wrong. 3．Why aren’t acquaintances true friends according to the passage? A．Because you don’t share your real feelings with them. B．Because you have nothing in common with them. C．Because you don’t know their names. D．Because you only meet them at school. 4．What does the underlined sentence “Some best friends start out as acquaintances” mean in the last paragraph? A．Most acquaintances can quickly become best friends. B．Best friends are the same as acquaintances. C．We should treat acquaintances worse than best friends. D．Friendships can develop from acquaintances to best friends. 5．What might be the best title of the passage? A．How to make best friends easily B．Why friends are very important C．Different kinds of friends in our lives D．The history of friendships around the world 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了三种不同的朋友的特点。 1．细节理解题。根据 “Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends?” 可知，作者通过提出问题来展开文章。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据 “The last kind of friend, the ‘best friend’, ... They will correct you when you’re wrong” 可知，好朋友会在你犯错时纠正你。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据 “The first kind of friends is simply acquaintances (熟人)... you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel.” 可知，熟人不是真正的朋友，因为你不会和他们分享真实的感受。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据 “We should value all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances.”可知，这句话意为友谊可以从熟人发展为最好的朋友。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。根据 “There are three different kinds of friends: ‘pest friends’, ‘guest friends’, and ‘best friends’.” 及通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了生活中三种不同类型的朋友。故选C。 THE SCHOOL NEWS October 8th, 2025 School Trip Students in Grade 8 had a great time on the school trip on July 1st. They went to Yinggeshi Garden by bus. The teachers were very happy because the students cleaned the buses after the trip. English Visitors Sixteen visitors from England arrived at our school on July 3rd. They took part in so many cultural exchange (文化交流) activities in our school. And they also visited a few places of interest in Dalian. Football World Here’s good news for football fans! Our school will hold the Hope Cup 2025 from November 1st to November 3rd. It will be held on our school playground. Wonderful football matches are waiting for you. School Concert There will be a concert (音乐会) in our school on November 5th. Some students will show their talents (才华) by singing, dancing and playing the violin at the music hall. 1．Which is TRUE about the school trip? A．It was on July 8th. B．Students had the trip by train. C．The students cleaned the buses after it. D．The trip lasted three days. 2．The English visitors arrived at our school to ________. A．have fun B．learn about our culture C．learn Chinese D．visit the sights 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．The Hope Cup will last five days B．The Hope Cup 2025 will start in the city sports centre. C．The students can watch a football match on November 2nd. D．Students can learn how to play music at the school concert. 4．We can see this passage ________. A．on a school website B．in a sports magazine. C．in a travel magazine D．in an English novel 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一则校园新闻，主要报道了四项校园活动：八年级的校外旅行、英国访客的文化交流、2025年“希望杯”足球赛的筹备以及即将举行的校园音乐会。 1．细节理解题。根据“The teachers were very happy because the students cleaned the buses after the trip.”可知，学生事后清理了巴士。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“They took part in so many cultural exchange activities in our school.”可知，来访者的主要目的是参与文化交流活动。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Our school will hold the Hope Cup 2025 from November 1st to November 3rd... It will be held on our school playground.”可知，11月2日在比赛期间，学生们可以观看足球赛。故选C。 4．推理判断题。文章内容涵盖校内活动（旅行、足球赛、音乐会）和对外交流，属于综合性校园新闻，最可能出现在学校官网。故选A。 In September, No.3 Middle School in Chongqing held a special activity. Teachers asked students to share the stories of their family heirlooms (传家宝). Over 300 students took part in it, bringing their heirlooms to school and telling the stories behind them. One of the students, 14-year-old Song Zhengchen, shared his family’s heirloom—a cassette player. His grandmother bought the player in the 1980s to listen to the news. Later, his mother used it to play music tapes. When Song was younger, his mother would often play old poems for him on the player. “Today, we have many new advanced (先进的) music players. But we still keep it because it holds beautiful memories of my family,” Song said. ▲ Although sometimes it is too old to work successfully, he still sees it as a treasure. Another student, Xiao Yao, also 14, won first prize in the activity. Her heirlooms were some food coupons (粮票) from her grandmother. These coupons were used during a time when food was scarce. In the past, families could only buy a small amount of food each month, and even rice required a food coupon. Xiao was amazed when her grandmother told her stories about this difficult time. “My grandma wants me to be thankful for what we have today and to work hard for a better future,” Xiao explained. The heirloom stories shared by the students reflect the rich history and beautiful memories of their families. These items connect them to the past and remind them of the hardships their ancestors faced. Through these stories, we hope the students will carry on good family traditions, appreciate (欣赏) their family history, and continue to work hard for their future. By remembering the past, they can help build a better tomorrow for themselves, their families, and the country. 1．What was the special activity held by Chongqing No.3 Middle School about? A．Sharing modern music players. B．Telling stories about family heirlooms. C．Collecting old food coupons. D．Learning about the history of the 1980s. 2．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A．Therefore, the cassette player is now worth a lot of money. B．For example, he often uses it to enjoy his favourite songs. C．However, the player is broken and can no longer work. D．As a result, he believes such activities are unnecessary. 3．According to Xiao Yao, what is her grandmother’s hope for her? A．To study the history of food shortages in China. B．To share her heirloom stories with others at school. C．To keep the food coupons safe for future generations. D．To be thankful and work hard for the future. 4．What can we infer about the time when food coupons were used? A．Life was probably more comfortable and convenient than it is today. B．People could buy as much food as they wanted without any limit. C．It might not be easy for everyone to get food. D．Rice was the only food that required a coupon to buy. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了重庆第三中学举办的一场特殊活动，学生们分享家庭传家宝的故事，通过这些物品传递家族历史和记忆。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Teachers asked students to share the stories of their family heirlooms…Over 300 students took part in it, bringing their heirlooms to school and telling the stories behind them.”可知，活动主题是讲述传家宝的故事。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第2段“Although sometimes it is too old to work successfully…”可知，这个播放器在经常使用。B项“例如，他经常用它来欣赏他最喜欢的歌曲。”符合语境。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“My grandma wants me to be thankful for what we have today and to work hard for a better future.”可知，祖母的希望是感恩和奋斗。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“These coupons were used during a time when food was scarce…families could only buy a small amount of food each month.”可推断，当时获取食物困难。故选C。 Chen Lirong is a woman farmer. She was born in the 1990s in Maoming, Guangdong Province. She only has a middle school education.   However, she has been learning English for four years while working. She shares her English learning experiences on Douyin and even sells Maoming’s farm products in “Cantonese-style (广式) English”, getting a lot of support and likes from people.   At the age of 18, Chen left home to work in big cities. However, every year during the busy season, she would come home to help with the lychee harvest (荔枝收成). This year, while picking lychees, Chen suddenly had the idea of making short English videos to introduce the lychees. Now she has her own business (生意) in her hometown.   When asked about the secret to learning English, Chen’s answer is “interest” and “being persistent”. She got into the habit of practicing listening, speaking, memorizing words, and writing sentences every day. “If you insist (坚持) on it for years, you can have a result,” said Chen. 1．What did Chen do during the busy season? A．She learned to make short videos. B．She visited her middle school. C．She helped her family do farm work. D．She went on a trip to the countryside. 2．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．The farm work of picking lychees. B．The habit of learning English. C．The way of making English short videos. D．The interest of selling lychees. 3．What is the secret to learning English according to Chen Lirong? A．Talent and being smart. B．Persistence and interest. C．Expensive courses and tutors. D．Luck and chance. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Sharing Maoming’s food B．Teaching Cantonese-style English C．“90s” farmer Chen Lirong D．A wonderful English learner 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了广东茂名的农民陈丽容学习英语、用“广式英语”推广家乡农产品的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“every year during the busy season, she would come home to help with the lychee harvest”可知，陈丽容在旺季会帮家里做农活。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“She got into the habit of practicing listening, speaking, memorizing words, and writing sentences every day. ‘If you insist on it for years, you can have a result,’ said Chen.”可知，it指的是学习英语的习惯。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“When asked about the secret to learning English, Chen’s answer is ‘interest’ and ‘being persistent’”可知，陈丽容认为学习英语的秘诀是兴趣和坚持。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要围绕“90后”农民陈丽容的英语学习和创业故事展开，所以最佳标题是 “‘90 后’农民陈丽容”。故选C。 In Chinese, what word do you usually use to call your mother? It’s “Mama”, isn’t it? And as you know, in America, kids call their mother “Mom” or “Mommy”. In French, the word is “Maman” and in Arabic, it’s “Ummi”. Have you noticed what these words for “mother” have in common? Well, they all have a sound close to “m”. Similarly, the words for “father” almost all have the sound “b” or “p”. There are over 7,000 languages around the world. The words for other things are usually very different from one language to another. But why are the words for “mother” and “father” so similar? The answer lies in how babies start to talk. The easiest sound a baby can make is “ah”. A child can make this sound without the use of his tongue (舌头) or lips. Then, if he is going to change things a little bit, the easiest thing to do is to break up that sound by closing his lips for a while. The child, by this point, has long been doing this to suck (吸吮) milk. And so, the baby ends up with the sound “mah”. Babies “speaking” in this way are just playing. Adults, however, don’t hear them that way. When a baby says “mah mah”, it sounds as if he is calling someone. And the person that the child is calling upon so early in his life is most likely to be his mother. The mother takes “mah” as meaning her. When speaking to her child, she calls herself “mama”. The word “mama” starts to mean “mother”. This happens with human babies worldwide. After babies begin making “m” with their lips, they put their lips together and pick up the sound “bah” or “pah”. When they make this sound, they are thought to be calling their second closest caretaker (监护人): their father. That’s why you call your mother “mama” and your father “baba”. You have been doing this ever since you started to make sounds. 1．All over the world, the words for “father” almost all have the sound ________. A．“m” B．“b” C．“b” or “p” D．“m” or “p” 2．What is the easiest sound a baby can make? A．“Ah”. B．“Mah”. C．“Pah”. D．“Bah”. 3．According to the article, when babies make the sound “mah”, they are ________. A．playing B．calling their mother C．calling their father D．saying they are hungry 4．In order to make the sound “bah”, babies ________. A．bite their lips B．put their lips together C．close their lips for a short time D．use neither their tongue nor their lips 5．We can learn from the article that ________. A．some babies find it difficult to make the sound “mah” B．babies in ancient times did not call their mother “mah mah” C．babies all over the world call their father “bah ba” or “pah pah” D．babies pick up the sound “mah” before they pick up the sound “pah” 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了世界上不同语言中“妈妈”和“爸爸”发音相似的原因，解释了婴儿在学说话时如何通过简单发音与父母建立联系。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Similarly, the words for ‘father’ almost all have the sound ‘b’ or ‘p’.”可知，全世界“父亲”的发音几乎都包含“b”或“p”的音。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The easiest sound a baby can make is ‘ah’.”可知，婴儿最容易发出的声音是“ah”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Babies ‘speaking’ in this way are just playing.”可知，当婴儿发出“mah”的声音时，他们只是在玩耍。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“After babies begin making ‘m’ with their lips, they put their lips together and pick up the sound ‘bah’ or ‘pah’.”可知，为了发出“bah”的声音，婴儿会把嘴唇合在一起。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据文章第三段和第五段，婴儿先学会发出“mah”的声音，然后才学会发出“bah”或“pah”的声音，因此可以推断婴儿先学会“mah”再学会“pah”。选项D正确。故选D。 Robotic dogs have become famous on the Internet! Like “porters (搬运工)”, they carried things and rubbish during tests at Taishan Mountain in Tai’an, Shandong, last year. In 2024, over 8 million people visited Taishan Mountain. They created about 24,000 tons of waste, according to Taishan Cultural Tourism Group. But the paths are not wide enough, so large machines can’t work there. Cleaners have to carry the rubbish down the mountain on their backs. This is where the robotic dogs come in! Each dog is able to carry 30 to 40 kilograms. It can stay balanced (平衡的) and move around things in its way. During the tests, the robot could reach the top of the mountain in two hours, while the average (平均的) time for adults without carrying anything is about four hours. The robot can work for four to six hours on a full charge (充电). Still, the company that built the robot said there are many things it needs to do to make the robot better, such as raising the height of its box for storage box (储物盒) and better sealing (密封) waste package. 1．Where does the robotic dog work in the news above? A．Yellow Mountain. B．Taishan Mountain. C．Lushan Mountain. D．Hua Mountain. 2．Which is RIGHT according to the news? A．Cleaners have many machines to help them carry rubbish. B．The robotic dog can work for four to six hours any time. C．It’s hard for the robot to keep balanced when carrying things. D．The company still has many things to do to make better robots. 3．Which of the following can best describe the robotic dog? A．Helpful. B．Brave. C．Kind. D．Friendly. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了在山东泰山的机器人狗如何帮助搬运垃圾和物品，以及它们的性能和未来改进方向。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“…during tests at Taishan Mountain in Tai’an, Shandong…”可知，机器人狗在山东泰山工作。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“…the company that built the robot said there are many things it needs to do to make the robot better…”可知，公司仍需改进机器人。故选D。 3．观点态度题。全文围绕机器人狗高效搬运垃圾的功能展开，如“carry 30 to 40 kg”“reach the top in two hours”，强调其“有帮助的（Helpful）”特点。故选A。 You may want a great activity for your younger brothers or sisters to play outside. Here comes an easy DIY course! Let’s learn to make a boat and then play it in a pool! It is so simple that children can easily make one and then have fun. Let’s start now. Tools 3 corks (软木塞), elastic bands (橡皮筋), colored paper, a stick, glue and scissors Steps Choose three corks. Use a stick to make a hole in the middle of a cork. The cork with the hole should be in the middle. Join them together with two elastic bands. Your boat can be better if you glue the corks before that. Then, cut a sail shape (帆形) and a triangle shape (三角形) out of colored paper. Glue the triangle shape on the top of the stick to make a flag. Make two holes at the top and bottom of the sail shape. Put the stick with the flag through the two holes. Remember to cut away the useless part of the stick so that it will be in the right size. After placing the stick into the hole of the middle cork, the boat is completely done! Your boat is ready to set sail. Tips Your little brothers or sisters should get your help when using scissors. Don’t let children play by the pool on their own. If you want to learn more self-made works, please join our DIY Club! 1．Which of the following things are needed in the DIY course? a. cork   b. stick    c. rope    d. scissors    e. glue    f. tape A．bcef B．bcde C．abde D．abce 2．The underlined “that” refers to _________ . A．choosing the three corks B．joining corks together C．placing corks in order D．making a hole in the cork 3．According to the writer, the correct step of making a boat is _________ . a. make a hole in the middle of a cork with a stick b. place the stick into the hole of the middle cork c. use colored paper to cut a sail and a triangle shape d. glue the triangle shape on the top of the stick to make a flag e. glue three corks together and join them with two elastic bands f. put the stick with the flag through the holes of the sail shape A．aebcfd B．eadfcb C．cdeafb D．aecdfb 4．According to the passage, children should not _________ when doing the DIY job. A．use elastic bands B．float the boat in a pool alone C．glue the flag on top D．ask for help when cutting a stick 5．You may read the passage from a _________ . A．story B．newspaper C．poster D．comic book 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个DIY教程，教孩子们如何用软木塞、橡皮筋和其他工具制作一个简单的小船并放在水池中玩。 1．细节理解题。根据“3 corks (软木塞), elastic bands (橡皮筋), colored paper, a stick, glue and scissors”可知，所需的物品有软木塞 （a）、棍子（b）、剪刀（d）、胶水 （e），故选C。 2．代词指代题。根据“The cork with the hole should be in the middle. Join them together with two elastic bands. Your boat can be better if you glue the corks before that.”（用两条橡皮筋把它们绑在一起。如果你在那之前把软木塞粘好，你的船会更好。）可知，that指代上文的“把软木塞绑在一起”，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Use a stick to make a hole in the middle of a cork. The cork with the hole should be in the middle. Join them together with two elastic bands....Use a stick to make a hole in the middle of a cork. The cork with the hole should be in the middle. Join them together with two elastic bands....Put the stick with the flag through the two holes. ...After placing the stick into the hole of the middle cork, the boat is completely done!”可知，正确的顺序是：a（在软木塞中间戳洞）、e（用胶水将软木塞粘在一起并用橡皮筋固定）、c（用彩纸剪一个帆和一个三角形）、d（用胶水将三角形粘贴在旗杆的顶部作为旗帜）、f（将旗杆穿过帆的两个孔）、b（将旗杆放入中间软木塞的洞中）。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Don’t let children play by the pool on their own.”可知，儿童不应该独自靠近泳池玩，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“If you want to learn more self-made works, please join our DIY Club!”，可知最可能出现在宣传DIY活动的海报上，故选C。 As the number of bees around the world is dropping, many countries are looking for useful ways to protect these lovely insects. The city of Leicester in Britain has a plan of its own. The city is turning its bus stops into Bee Bus Stops. It hopes to provide (提供) bees and other helpful insects with a better living place. Unlike a common bus stop, a Bee Bus Stop has a small garden with flowers and grass on its roof (顶部). These special bus stops can invite more kinds of animals and plants to come and stay. They can also collect rainwater from the roofs and make the city a greener and better place for both animals and humans. What’s more, every bus stop will have a solar panel (太阳能板). The solar panel can provide lighting for the bus stop and cut the energy use. Also, Bee Bus Stops can help solve the urban heat island effect (城市热岛效应). They take in some of the heat during the summer months and make the city cooler. “Building Bee Bus Stops and using solar energy are big steps in our plan to make the city greener by 2030,” an official said. There are 479 bus stops in the city. Up to now, 30 of them have already been turned into Bee Bus Stops, and the others will follow up soon. “We’d love to see these Bee Bus Stops in every town and city across the UK and even in Europe. This will be really good for our planet,” the official added. 1．Why are many countries looking for ways to protect bees? A．Because bees are lovely insects. B．Because the number of bees is dropping. C．Because Britain has set a good example. D．Because bees need more solar energy. 2．What is special about a Bee Bus Stop? A．It has a garden on its roof. B．It is bigger than a common bus stop. C．It has more seats for people. D．It is in every town of the UK. 3．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Solar panels. B．Bee Bus Stops. C．Summer months. D．Officials. 4．What can we learn about Bee Bus Stops? A．It will only focus on protecting bees. B．The solar panels are mainly used to collect rainwater. C．This may make more cities in Europe take the same action. D．All the 479 bus stops in Leicester are now Bee Bus Stops. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Bees around the world. B．Leicester’s Bee Bus Stops. C．Solar Panels for Bus Stops. D．Greener Cities in Europe. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文围绕英国莱斯特市将公交站改造成Bee Bus Stops，介绍其特殊设计（顶部花园、太阳能板）、功能（保护动植物、缓解热岛效应）以及未来推广计划。 1．细节理解题。根据“As the number of bees around the world is dropping, many countries are looking for useful ways to protect these lovely insects.”可知，由于全球蜜蜂数量在下降，许多国家正在寻找保护这些可爱昆虫的有效方法。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Unlike a common bus stop, a Bee Bus Stop has a small garden with flowers and grass on its roof (顶部).”可知，与普通公交站不同，Bee Bus Stop的顶部有一个带有花草的小花园。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Also, Bee Bus Stops can help solve the urban heat island effect (城市热岛效应). They take in some of the heat during the summer months and make the city cooler.”可知，这里“they”指代前文提到的“Bee Bus Stops”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“We’d love to see these Bee Bus Stops in every town and city across the UK and even in Europe.”可知，这可能促使更多欧洲城市采取相同行动。故项C。 5．最佳标题题。本文围绕英国莱斯特市将公交站改造成Bee Bus Stops，介绍其特殊设计（顶部花园、太阳能板）、功能（保护动植物、缓解热岛效应）以及未来推广计划。故选B。 In nature, you may see many insects and animals of different colors. Do you want to know why? Locusts (蝗虫) are very delicious food for birds, but it is not always an easy job for birds to catch them. That is not because locusts are good jumpers or runners. Is that because they are smarter than their enemies (天敌)? The answer is “no”. The reason is that the colors of locusts change with the colors of crops. When crops are young, locusts look green. But when autumn comes, locusts change to the yellow and brown color as crops do. Brown bears, tigers and other animals move quietly through forests. Their enemies can’t see them easily. This is because they have colors similar to the trees. For the same reason, polar bears that live on a land of snow and ice are white. Butterflies and bees living among the flowers are colorful like flowers. Soil insects are mostly dark-colored and they live under the dark and wet soil. However, insects with colors different from plants can easily be found and eaten by others. So in order to survive, they have to hide themselves in the daytime and come out only at night. Have you ever noticed some even stranger acts? The ink fish in the sea can send out some very black ink when it faces danger. As the ink spreads over (喷洒), its enemies find themselves suddenly in a dark world. At the same time, the ink fish swims away at once. That is how it keeps itself safe though it is not strong at all. 1．It is not easy for birds to catch locusts because ________. A．locusts are good runners B．locusts can jump very high C．locusts are smarter than birds D．locusts can change their colors 2．According to the passage, most soil insects ________. A．do not have bright colors B．change their colors with the soil C．do not live in a dark and wet environment D．eat colorful insects like butterflies and bees 3．What is the meaning of the underlined word “survive” in paragraph 3? A．Change colors. B．Become stronger. C．Look for food. D．Continue to live. 4．In order not to make its enemies see it, the ink fish ________. A．changes its color to black B．makes the water around it black C．spreads sea water over D．hides itself deeply in the sea rocks 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．How Animals Hide. B．The Clever Ink Fish C．How Colors Protect Animals D．Why Locusts Change Colors 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些动物如何利用颜色来保护自己。 1．细节理解题。根据“Locusts (蝗虫) are very delicious food for birds, but it is not always an easy job for birds to catch them. ...The reason is that the colors of locusts change with the colors of crops.”可知，鸟类不易捉住昆虫是因为它们能够随着庄稼的颜色而改变它们自身的颜色。故选D。 2． 细节理解题。根据“Soil insects are mostly dark-colored and they live under the dark and wet soil.”可知，生活在土壤里面的昆虫没有明亮的颜色。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“However, insects with colors different from plants can easily be found and eaten by others. So in order to survive, they have to hide themselves in the daytime and come out only at night.”可知，与植物颜色不同的昆虫很容易被发现和吃掉，为了生存，他们不得不在白天躲起来，只在晚上出来。所以，这里“survive”意为“生存”。选项D“继续活下去”符合题意。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The ink fish in the sea can send out some very black ink when it faces danger. As the ink spreads over (喷洒), its enemies find themselves suddenly in a dark world. At the same time, the ink fish swims away at once. That is how it keeps itself safe though it is not strong at all.”可知，墨鱼在遇到危险时，通过喷洒墨水，使周围的水变黑，让敌人看不到自己，从而逃跑。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍一些动物依靠自身颜色来保护自己的生存方式。选项C“色彩如何保护动物”符合题意。故选C。 In spring, China has warm weather. The average temperature during the daytime is 13 degrees Celsius (摄氏度) and 3 degrees Celsius at night. In the North, spring comes late and lasts for less than three months. And in cities like Beijing, there isn’t a clear difference between spring and winter. In Southern China, spring gets gradually warmer and the daytime becomes longer. Opposite of the North, the South experiences a beautiful spring although with a bit of rain here and there. During summer, June and July are the hottest months in China. The places that experience the true summer heat the most are cities. In August, the temperature starts to ________ in preparation for autumn. But perhaps summer is better known in China not for its heat but for its wetness. Summer is the main time in China for typhoons and summer rain. Autumn lasts from September to November in China and is one of the most amazing seasons. From beautiful views to perfect weather, autumn is one of the best times to travel. On average, the daily temperature during fall never exceeds 26 degrees Celsius in September, 20 degrees Celsius in October and 10 degrees Celsius in November in Beijing. In China, winter is from December to February. It’s a bit warmer in Southern and Central China than in the North. There’s little snow in winter outside Northern China. The temperature almost always feels colder than it actually is. What’s known as Tropical (热带的) China is in the very south of the country, and there, winter almost doesn’t exist. 1．What do we know from the last sentence of the first paragraph? A．The North doesn’t rain in spring. B．It may rain heavily in the South in spring. C．The South is as beautiful as the North. D．It rains a little in the South in spring. 2．Which word can be filled in the blank in the second paragraph? A．drop B．rise C．throw D．blow 3．Why can we say autumn is one of the best times to travel? A．Because more people will choose this time to travel. B．Because the tour cost is never too high. C．Because it has beautiful views and perfect weather. D．Because it may either rain or snow in some places. 4．How is the weather in Southern and Central China in winter compared with that of Northern China? A．Warmer. B．Wetter. C．Colder. D．Cooler. 5．In which column of a magazine can we read this text? A．Sports. B．Health. C．Education. D．Nature. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国春、夏、秋、冬四个季节的天气特点等情况。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Opposite of the North, the South experiences a beautiful spring although with a bit of rain here and there.”可知，与北方相反，南方的春天很美，尽管到处都下着小雨，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文中“In August, the temperature starts to…in preparation for autumn.”可知，八月，气温开始……，为秋天做准备，根据常识和上下文语境，可推知从夏天到秋天气温会开始下降。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“From beautiful views to perfect weather, autumn is one of the best times to travel.”可知，秋天有美丽的景色和完美的天气，所以是旅行的最佳时间之一，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“It’s a bit warmer in Southern and Central China than in the North.”可知，中国南方和中部的天气比北方暖和一点，故选A。 5．推理判断题。文章主要介绍了中国四季的天气情况，属于自然范畴，可推测能在杂志的自然专栏读到这篇文章，故选 D。 In China there are 24 solar terms (节气) in the year and they are important to our life. The Start of Autumn (立秋) is the 13th of them and it indicates (预示) the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. What do you know about the Start of Autumn! Autumn Tiger The Start of Autumn indicates the beginning of autumn, but hot weather will not come to an end. Hot days after the Start of Autumn usually last for 30 days and people call them “Autumn Tiger”. Gathering crops (收割庄稼) The Start of Autumn is a big solar term for farmers. It is time to gather crops. There is a saying, “If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest (收获) is coming”. Eating dumplings In Shandong Province, people eat dumplings on the Start of Autumn, and they call it “Eating the Autumn”. They think it can bring them a good harvest next year. Touching Autumn Touching Autumn is for people in Yancheng, Jiangsu. On the eve of the Start of Autumn, if they like, people can touch and take away vegetables and fruit in other people’s gardens. The gardeners think it can make them have more vegetables and fruit next year. 1．In China, the Start of Autumn is the ________ of all solar terms. A．13th B．15th C．21st D．24th 2．Why do people say “Autumn Tiger”? A．Because there is a tiger in autumn. B．Because it means a good harvest. C．Because the weather is still hot. D．Because the Start of Autumn usually last for 30 days. 3．What weather do farmers like on the Start of Autumn? A．A sunny day. B．A windy day. C．A rainy day. D．A cloudy day. 4．Which of the following has nothing to do with “harvest”? A．Autumn Tiger. B．Gathering crops. C．Eating dumplings. D．Touching Autumn. 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．24 solar terms B．Autumn in China C．Four seasons D．The Start of Autumn 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了二十四节气中的立秋。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Start of Autumn (立秋) is the 13th of them and it indicates (预示) the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.”可知，立秋是所有节气中的第13个。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Hot days after the Start of Autumn usually last for 30 days and people call them ‘Autumn Tiger’.”可知，立秋过后天气仍然很热，因此人们会说“秋老虎”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest (收获) is coming”可知，人们喜欢立秋这天是雨天。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“The Start of Autumn is a big solar term for farmers. It is time to gather crops.”、“Eating dumplings ... They think it can bring them a good harvest next year.”及“Touching Autumn ... The gardeners think it can make them have more vegetables and fruit next year.”可知，收割庄稼、吃饺子以及摸秋都与收获有关。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“What do you know about the Start of Autumn!”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了立秋的一些事情。故选D。 Wetlands, the “Earth’s kidneys,” are vital for a healthy planet. They clean our water and provide homes for wildlife. But for a long time, humans saw them as useless land, filling them in for farms and cities, which caused water pollution and loss of animal homes. Thankfully, the story is changing. People now understand the importance of wetlands and are working to bring them back. A great example is the creation of wetland parks in China, like the Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou. It shows how humans and nature can live in harmony (和谐). Protecting wetlands starts with us. We can begin by learning about the wetlands near us and the life they support. A visit to a wetland park can help us see their beauty and understand their value firsthand. In our daily lives, saving water is also a powerful way to help, as using less water means more clean water can flow to these areas. Finally, sharing what we’ve learned with friends and family can spread the message of conservation further. By taking these steps, we can all be part of protecting these wonderful places. Protecting wetlands is not just about saving nature; it is about protecting our own future. 1．Why are wetlands called the “Earth’s kidneys”? A．Because they are shaped like kidneys. B．Because they are home to many animals. C．Because they are not useful to humans. D．Because they help to clean water. 2．What is the correct order of the advice given in the passage on how to protect wetlands? a. Tell others about it.                            b. Save water in daily life. c. Learn about local wetlands.                        d. Visit a wetland park. A．a c b d B．c d b a C．b a d c D．d c a b 3．What is the special part about the Xixi National Wetland Park according to the passage? A．It keeps all its birds in large cages for visitors. B．It is the largest wetland park in the world. C．It successfully balances nature protection and human enjoyment. D．It does not allow any visitors to enter in order to protect nature. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To complain about how people destroyed wetlands in the past. B．To explain how to build a wetland park step by step. C．To list all the animals that can be found in Xixi Wetland Park. D．To encourage people to protect and live in harmony with wetlands. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了湿地的重要性、人类对湿地的破坏以及如何保护湿地，并以中国西溪国家湿地公园为例说明人与自然和谐共处的可能性。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Wetlands, the ‘Earth’s kidneys,’ are vital for a healthy planet. They clean our water...”可知，湿地被称为“地球的肾脏”是因为它们能净化水源。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“We can begin by learning about the wetlands near us and the life they support.”可知，首先是了解我们附近的湿地（对应c）；根据“A visit to a wetland park can help us see their beauty and understand their value firsthand.”可知，然后是参观湿地公园（对应d）；根据“In our daily lives, saving water is also a powerful way to help”可知，接下来是节约用水（对应b）；根据“ Finally, sharing what we’ve learned with friends and family can spread the message of conservation further.”可知，最后是分享我们所学的知识（对应a）。因此正确顺序为cdba。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“ A great example is the creation of wetland parks in China, like the Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou. It shows how humans and nature can live in harmony (和谐).”可知，西溪湿地公园的特殊之处在于它展示了人与自然如何和谐相处。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段“Protecting wetlands is not just about saving nature; it is about protecting our own future”可知，作者的写作目的是鼓励人们保护湿地并与自然和谐共处。故选D。 The sun sets in a field in southern England. When it rises again the following morning, that field has been changed into a huge work of art. A large part of the crops (庄稼) has been pressed into a pattern of circles, squares and other shapes. Farmers have reported finding strange circles in their fields for centuries. The earliest mention of a crop circle dates back to the 1500s. Crop circles, however, didn’t get attention until 1980. When a farmer in England discovered three circles in his field, the world first began to learn about crop circles. By the 1990s, crop circles had become something of a tourist attraction. In 1990 alone, more than 500 circles appeared in Europe. Within the next few years, there were thousands. Crop circles can come in many different shapes, changing in size. Most early crop circles were simple. But after 1990, the circles have changed. Crops can be made to look like just about anything-smiling faces, flowers or even words. People have long been wondering who or what is creating these crop circles. Possibly the most widely known idea is that crop circles are the work of visitors from other planets. Probably the most scientific opinion says that crop circles are created by vortices (旋涡). They force the air down to the ground, which presses the crops down. There is something similar which is thought to be caused by vortices. Dr. Terence Meaden, an expert, says when the dust (尘土) gets caught up in a vortex, it can appear to glow (发光), which may explain the UFO-like glowing lights many people have seen. 1．How does the writer introduce the topic of the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question. C．By giving a comparison. D．By describing a scene. 2．When did the world become interested in crop circles? A．In the 1500s. B．After 1980. C．In 1900. D．After 1990. 3．Which of the following is TRUE about crop circles in Paragraph 4? A．Early crop circles were very small in size. B．Large crop circles are usually round in shape. C．All kinds of crop circles began to appear after 1990. D．Flower-shaped crop circles were first found in the 1500s. 4．Which point do you think Dr. Terence Meaden would agree with? A．Crop circles may be man-made. B．Crop circles could be marks left by aliens. C．The UFO-like light could be caused by dust. D．Vortices are sure to create perfectly shaped crop circles. 5．Which of the following would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了麦田怪圈的相关信息。 1．推理判断题。根据“The sun sets in a field in southern England. When it rises again the following morning, that field has been changed into a huge work of art. A large part of the crops (庄稼) has been pressed into a pattern of circles, squares and other shapes.”可知，此段描述了麦田怪圈形成的场景，故作者通过描述一个场景来引出文章的话题。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The earliest mention of a crop circle dates back to the 1500s. Crop circles, however, didn’t get attention until 1980.”可知，直到1980年人们才开始对麦田怪圈感兴趣。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“But after 1990, the circles have changed. Crops can be made to look like just about anything-smiling faces, flowers or even words.”可知，1990年以后，各种各样的麦田怪圈开始出现。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Dr. Terence Meaden, an expert, says when the dust (尘土) gets caught up in a vortex, it can appear to glow (发光), which may explain the UFO-like glowing lights many people have seen.”可知，Meaden博士认为类似不明飞行物的光可能是灰尘引起的。故选C。 5．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段总领全文，通过描述现象引出下文对麦田怪圈的介绍；第二段和第三段介绍了麦田怪圈的发展；第四段介绍了麦田怪圈的形状；第五段和第六段介绍了麦田怪圈的形成原理，故结构为①/②③/④/⑤⑥。故选A。 Natalie Doan, a teenager in America, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. On October 29, 2012, the ocean turned extremely terrible. That night, Hurricane (飓风) Sandy hit the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. The next day, Natalie and her family found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and people were having the most difficult time, especially the elderly. To help others rebuild, teenagers climbed stairs to send water and food to elderly people trapped (困住) in powerless high buildings. Natalie was deeply moved by all these things and decided to do something. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says, “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page, matching people in need with people who wanted to offer help. Natalie posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick got a new collection. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed things to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. She was later invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the streets are clear and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie says, “Because of everyone’s efforts in making a better home, Rockaway will be even stronger than before.” 1．When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found ________. A．some friends had lost their lives B．her neighborhood was destroyed C．her school had moved to Brooklyn D．the elderly were free from suffering 2．The phrase “in ruins” Paragraph 2 means the neighborhood was ________. A．clean and tidy B．in a mess C．just the same as usual D．even better than before 3．How did Natalie help the people in need? A．She gave her toys to other kids. B．She took care of younger children. C．She called on the White House to help. D．She built an information sharing website. 4．According to Paragraph 3, who inspired Natalie most? A．The people helping Rockaway rebuild. B．The people trapped in high-rise buildings. C．The volunteers donating money to survivors. D．Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people. 5．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．Little people can make a big difference B．A friend in need is a friend indeed C．East or west, home is best D．Technology is power 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了美国青少年Natalie Doan在飓风桑迪袭击她的家乡后，通过创建网站帮助社区重建的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“The next day, Natalie and her family found their neighborhood in ruins.”可知，Natalie发现她的社区被摧毁了。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes”（Natalie的许多朋友失去了家园）可推知，“in ruins”意为“成为一片废墟”，即一团糟。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“She created a website page, matching people in need with people who wanted to offer help.”可知，Natalie通过建立一个信息共享网站来帮助有需要的人。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“To help others rebuild, teenagers climbed stairs to send water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high buildings. Natalie was deeply moved by all these things and decided to do something.”（为了帮助其他人重建，青少年们爬楼梯为被困在停电的高楼中的老年人送水和食物。Natalie被所有这些事情深深打动，决定做点什么。）可推知，帮助Rockaway重建的人们最激励Natalie。故选A。 5．标题归纳题。本文讲述了Natalie通过自己的努力帮助社区重建，体现了小人物也能产生大影响。用“Little people can make a big difference”做标题最合适。故选A。 It was a beautiful day with a clear, blue sky and the cool wind made my morning tea cool. Everything was quiet and the book in my hands was lovely until I felt my chair moving. At that moment, I thought to myself, “It is an earthquake (地震).” I was scared as I ran to tell my parents. But when I reached them, the earthquake stopped. ________ My family and I were not in danger and our house was still standing. We watched the news about the earthquake. The epicenter (震中) was very close to Muzaffarabad. We felt lucky to be in the city of Kashmir. After we knew the situation in Muzaffarabad, I decided to volunteer to help those people right away. I arrived in the city of Muzaffarabad with a few other volunteers. We tried to help out the people there. After hours of digging, we found a few survivors (幸存者). We quickly sent for doctors to make sure they were all right. When they met their families, they cried for joy. That made me very happy. However, not everyone had a happy ending. We also found bodies of those not making it through the earthquake. And I felt terrible when I saw the tears of the people crying for those dead people. 1．What was the writer doing when the earthquake happened? A．Moving a table. B．Cooking breakfast. C．Reading a book. D．Talking with his parents. 2．Which can be the best for “________” in Paragraph 2? A．My parents didn’t agree with me. B．I didn’t find my parents anywhere. C．Everyone might be in danger then. D．Nothing happened in the next few hours. 3．Which is TRUE about the earthquake in Kashmir? A．A lot of people died. B．It lasted a short time. C．It was big and terrible. D．Some houses fell down. 4．What did the writer do after the earthquake? A．He looked after his parents. B．He raised money for the sick people. C．He stayed in hospital quietly. D．He volunteered to help some people. 5．Why did the writer write the passage? A．To explain how to keep safe in an earthquake. B．To show us an interesting experience. C．To ask us to do volunteer work. D．To tell us about an earthquake. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在一个平静的早晨经历地震的经过，包括地震发生时的情景、震后了解到震中附近城市Muzaffarabad受灾严重，以及作者作为志愿者前往该地参与救援的所见所感，展现了地震带来的影响和人与人之间的互助精神。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Everything was quiet and the book in my hands was lovely until I felt my chair moving.”可知，地震发生时作者正在看书。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据下文“My family and I were not in danger and our house was still standing.”可知，家人安全，房屋未倒塌，说明地震后没有发生危险情况；选项D“接下来的几小时没发生什么事。”符合语境，衔接自然。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“I was scared as I ran to tell my parents. But when I reached them, the earthquake stopped.”可知，作者吓得急忙跑回家告诉父母，但当作者赶到他们身边时，地震已经停止了；据此可以推断，地震持续时间短。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“I decided to volunteer to help those people right away.”及第三段“I arrived in the city of Muzaffarabad with a few other volunteers. We tried to help out the people there.”可知，作者震后参与了志愿救援。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。综合全文可知，本文通过第一人称视角讲述了作者经历地震的过程、震后的情况以及参与志愿救援的经历，核心是讲述地震事件。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $