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2025-2026学年沪教版(2024)八年级英语上册满分冲刺专练
Unit 5 Going on an exchange trip 阅读理解专练
阅读单选
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Numbers have cultural meanings. Let’s see some of the lucky and unlucky numbers across the world.
The Number 3People in Sweden think all good things come in threes. People in South Korea and Italy hold the same opinion.
But people in Japan and Vietnam have a different idea.
They don’t like taking photos with only 3 people. They think death will come to the person in the middle.
The Number 8It is a lucky number in most countries. This number is really welcome among Chinese because it has the similar pronunciation (发音) to “Fa”. The Beijing Summer Olympics started at 08:08 pm on August 8th, 2008.
Eight is also a lucky number in Japan. However, people in Bulgaria think it can bring them bad luck.
The Number 9In China, it’s a lucky number. It has the same pronunciation as “Jiu”, meaning “forever”.
In Norway, it’s a lucky number, too. But people in Japan don’t like it. When they say it in Japanese, it’s just like another word “Ku” (苦).
The Number 13The number 13 is an unlucky number in many countries, like the UK and Sweden. Lots of bad things happened on the 13th in history.
However, in Italy, 13 is a lucky number. People think 13 can help them live happily.
1.Why did the writer mention the Beijing Summer Olympics?
A.To introduce a game to readers.
B.To encourage readers to do exercise.
C.To show the importance of the number 8 in Chinese culture.
D.To tell us something about Chinese people’s favourite numbers.
2.Italians like the number 13 because they think it can ________.
A.make them live longer B.make them become rich
C.make them stay healthy D.help them live a happy life
3.What can we learn from the text?
A.Japanese people love the number 3 best.
B.Only Chinese people like the number 8.
C.In Vietnam, people enjoy taking photos in groups of three.
D.Chinese and Japanese people have different views on the number 9.
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Military training (军训) is well-known in Chinese schools. It is also a tradition in many other parts of the world.
Military Training Around the World
China
Students learn things like standing straight, marching (行进), and making their beds. Some students think it’s not very useful while others say it helps them become more independent (独立的) and responsible (有责任心的)
The US
Schools don’t make all students do military training. If students like the army, they can join military camps. There, they learn to work together and solve problems. For example, a team may need to climb over a high wall. If one person can’t do it, the whole team must try again. So they learn to help each other.
The UK
The UK also has military training for students. Some colleges have Officer Training Corps (OTC) (军官训练员). They learn important skills. For example, they learn first aid (急救) and how to use a radio to talk with each other. They can also get money by joining in the practice exercises-up to £60 a day!
1.What do Chinese students learn in military training?
A.First aid, radio skills and how to get money.
B.Standing straight, marching, and making beds.
C.Climbing walls, work together and solve problems.
D.More facts about schoolwork and housework.
2.In the US, what happens if one person in a team cannot climb over the high wall?
A.That person tries again alone. B.The team learns a new skill.
C.The whole team must try again. D.The game is over for everyone.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.In China, all the students agree that military training is not useful.
B.In the US, all the students must take part in military training.
C.In the US, military camps teach students how to use some tools.
D.In the UK, students can get money by joining in the practice exercises.
(3)
What will the schools in the future look like? Smart campuses (校园) are being built all over the world. Their high-tech features (特性) help students learn more effectively (有效地) and safely, as well as bring convenience (便利) to teachers.
The University of British Columbia has built Canada’s first 5G-powered smart campus, according to The Star, a Canadian newspaper. The school worked with a tech company to build a 5G network across its campus. Its researchers can use the network to test 5G software (软件).
At Staffordshire University in the UK, many students enjoy talking to Beacon and asking it questions. Beacon is an AI chatbot (聊天机器人) that was made by the university. It is like a personal helper for students. They can ask it questions, such as whether or not one of their classes is cancelled.
Amazon also has smart campus products. Alexa, the company’s voice-activated (声控的) smart assistant, can be used to help teachers run their classes. For example, Alexa can remember the teacher’s classroom preferences (偏好), such as how bright the lights should be, and then change them.
“Cities are so big, and there are so many players and stakeholders (利益相关者). It can be difficult. But universities have control over their estate (财产). They own all the buildings ... so they can become like a living lab,” said Gemma Ginty, a designer who is working on a smart campus development strategy (策略) for the University of Glasgow.
1.Which of the following can’t smart campuses bring to students and teachers?
A.Effectiveness. B.Safety. C.Convenience. D.Independence.
2.What can Beacon do?
A.It can test 5G software. B.It can teach students lessons.
C.It can answer students’ questions. D.It can help teachers cancel classes.
3.Who created Alexa?
A.The University of British Columbia. B.The Staffordshire University.
C.Amazon. D.The University of Glasgow.
4.Why do people prefer to test smart technology in universities according to Gemma Ginty?
A.Because they have real labs. B.Because they are like real cities.
C.Because they have many stakeholders. D.Because universities own all of their buildings.
5.What is the structure of the passage? (P= Paragraph)
A. B. C. D.
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If someone says “give me five” to you, don’t hurry to look for five yuan in your bag. He isn’t asking for your money at all—what he really wants is your hand!
In America, “give me five” and “give me the high five” are very popular. You can often see people do this action in videos and on TV. It’s an easy and fun gesture: two people clap their right hands together. Sometimes they even put their hands a little high when they clap— that’s why it’s also called “high five”!
People usually do “give me five” when good or lucky things happen to them. For example, after a football game, if a team wins, the players will run to each other and give one another five. They use this gesture to show their happiness and excitement about the win.
Do you know where “give me five” comes from? It has a long history—it comes from an old Roman gesture. A long time ago in Rome, when people went to meet the emperor, they would raise their right hands. They did this to let the emperor see clearly that there was nothing in their hands. In this way, the emperor could meet them safely, without worrying that they might have dangerous things.
Well, now you know all about “give me five.” What are you waiting for? Next time you have a happy moment with your friends—like when you both get good grades or win a small game—try doing “give me five” with them. It will make your happy time even more fun!
1.What does someone really want when he says “give me five” to you?
A.Five yuan. B.Your hand
C.A gift D.A book.
2.Where is “give me five” very popular according to the text?
A.In China. B.In Australia.
C.In Japan. D.In America.
3.When do people usually do “give me five”?
A.When they feel sad. B.When good things happen.
C.When they are hungry. D.When they need help.
4.What did old Roman people do when they met the emperor?
A.They gave the emperor five yuan.
B.They clapped their hands with the emperor.
C.They raised their right hands.
D.They bowed to the emperor.
5.Why did old Roman people raise their right hands to the emperor?
A.To show they had no dangerous things.
B.To say “hello” to the emperor.
C.To ask for money from the emperor.
D.To show they were happy.
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In New York, there is a special place called the Chinese Theatre Works. Here, the artists perform beautiful Chinese puppet shows. They mix old Chinese traditions with new American ideas.
Two people started the Chinese Theatre Works. They are Kuang Yu from China and Stephen from America. They use hand-carved puppets, silk costumes, and bright lights to tell Chinese stories. Some puppets are very old. Some puppets are new.
Charlie is a young artist who works here. He says, “Puppets are like toys that come alive! They make me feel like a child again.” Charlie learned about Chinese puppets on the Internet and came to help. He loves the old Chinese traditions. Another worker, Chen, saves old puppet shows on computers. “These stories are too precious (珍贵的) to lose,” he says. He makes sure children in the future can see them, too.
The shows mix Chinese and Western styles. They tell Chinese stories in English. In one show, they use projectors (投影仪) to make shadow puppets look wonderful.
Kuang Yu and Stephen got married some years ago. They love working together. Stephen says Chinese puppetry seemed strange at first, but now he loves it. They believe old traditions and new ideas can be friends.
The artists’ most popular puppet show is The Monkey King. Children in New York laugh and clap when they see it. The artists hope to keep sharing Chinese stories with everyone.
1.What is special about the Chinese Theatre Works?
A.It only shows American stories. B.It mixes Chinese traditions with American ideas.
C.It uses only new puppets. D.It performs in Chinese only.
2.Who started the Chinese Theatre Works?
A.Two American artists. B.Two Chinese artists.
C.A Chinese and an American. D.Charlie and Chen.
3.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A.The artists. B.The puppet shows.
C.Chinese and Western styles. D.Projectors and lights.
4.How do they make the shadow puppets look wonderful?
A.By using bright lights. B.By using projectors.
C.By using silk costumes. D.By using hand-carved puppets.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Chinese Puppets in America B.How to Make Puppet Shows
C.The Story of the Monkey King D.Two Famous Puppet Artists
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阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填人短文空白处的最佳项, 使短文通顺、连贯, 意思完整。
For more than a month, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of South Korean travelers visiting China. 1 It has made cross-border travel more convenient than before.
The visa-free policy allows South Koreans to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. 2 Popular attractions such as the Forbidden City, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and the Bund have seen a large rise. Special forces-style tourism (特种兵式旅游) is also popular among young people in South Korea. 3
4 Recent reports show that more South Korean visitors have helped the retail (零售), hotel, and transport businesses. Many shops and restaurants in tourist spots now offer Korean-language menus and accept Korean payment methods. 5 People from both countries can now attend meetings, look for chances to work together, and put money in each other’s markets more smoothly. This strengthens economic (经济的) connection and is likely to bring more teamwork in the coming days.
The Chinese government welcomes this positive trend and works hard to make sure the safety and comfort of all visitors. As the number of South Korean travelers continues to rise, China will have closer economic and cultural relations with its neighbor.
A.The advantages of this policy go beyond tourism.
B.The is mainly due to the new visa-free policy of China.
C.Some of them may visit China after work on Friday and spend their weekends.
D.Young people from South Korea has a better understanding of Chinese culture.
E.Besides, this policy has helped business exchanges between China and South Korea.
F.It makes it easier for tourists to explore different places of interest in China.
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请阅读下面语篇,根据其内容,从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,使其意思通顺,选项中有一项为多余项。
From December 12 to 23, the Peking University table tennis team (队) visited America for the US Table Tennis Open. Later, a US student team paid a visit to China in January. 1 . The visits made a new start to the stories of China-US friendship.
During the trip to China, 12 students from the University of Virginia (UVA) visited Hong Kong and Beijing. 2 . The 12 UVA students had a friendly table tennis game with some Chinese students in Shanghai.
Some of the US students had been playing table tennis for many years. And some others, like 21-year-old Reppert, had just practiced for months. 3 . She said she could always find happiness in playing table tennis and talking with young Chinese people.
“ 4 ,” said one 22-year-old student from Shanghai University of Sport. “We can talk about ping-pong and many other things to learn more about each other’s life.”
“The trip has followed almost the same path (路线) as a visit by the US table tennis team to China in 1971,” said Justin O’Jack from the UVA China Office. “ 5 .” He hoped to see more visits like this in the New Year.
A.Ping-pong is our bridge
B.Shanghai was their last stop
C.It’s symbolic and meaningful
D.More US students will come to China
E.They hoped to know about each other
F.This was the fourth time that Reppert had come to China
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根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
In China, many people like to drink hot water, even on hot summer days. 1 . It helps the stomach feel comfortable and keeps the body warm. An old Chinese idea says that drinking too many cold drinks may make people sick. So, parents often tell their kids, “Drink hot water.”
2 . People in places like America and Europe often prefer cold drinks. They enjoy ice water and cold juice every day. They think cold drinks taste nice and cool the body down especially useful in hot weather. Many find it strange to see Chinese people drinking hot water in summer.
So, is hot or cold water better for you? Scientists say both have their benefits. 3 . It can also help your stomach feel better after you eat a big meal. Some people even feel calm and relaxed when they drink something warm.
Cold water is also useful. It can cool you down quickly when you play sports or feel hot. It may even help you burn a few more calories. This is because your body uses energy to warm the cold water up. 4 . Drinking more water is good for health.
5 . The most important thing is to drink enough water every day—it doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold. People in different places have different habits, and these habits fit the weather there and how their bodies feel. Just drink what makes your body feel best.
A.Hot water can help you relax
B.People believe it is good for their health
C.In the end, both hot and cold water are good
D.Also, the fresh taste of cold water makes people drink more
E.However, drinking habits are very different in Western countries
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阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填人短文空白处的最佳项, 使短文通顺、连贯, 意思完整。
In different countries, people have different opinions about numbers. For example, Americans don’t like number 13. If they invite some friends for dinner and it happened that there are 13 people sitting at the table, the host will invite another friend to join them. 1 Americans always plan to get married on July 7th.
2 Because it sounds like the word “death” in Chinese. Because of this, many buildings skip (跳) the fourth floor. 3 In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as 4, 14, 24, 34 and all 40-49 floors. Some buildings also skip the 13th floor, because this is seen as an unlucky number in the west. 4 so what’s a “lucky” number in China? The Chinese pronunciation of the number “8” has almost the same sound as that of the Chinese character “发[fa:]”, which means making a fortune. 5 Some people will even spend a lot of money to have the number 8 in their phone numbers or vehicle license plate (车牌照) numbers. For example, The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics began at 8:08 pm.on August 8, 2008. Everybody thinks it was a good day.
A.And simply they call it the fifth floor.
B.But they think number 7 is a good number.
C.So, people think it is a very lucky number.
D.In China, the most unlucky number is four.
E.As a result, a building whose highest floor is 50 may have only 35 physical floors.
(5)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填人短文空白处的最佳项, 使短文通顺、连贯, 意思完整。
Mr and Mrs Van Buren travel a lot because of their work. They don’t have much time to stay at home, so they decide to take their children, Gina and Bill, to travel with them. 1 They study at home, and their “home” changes once a month. They are in different countries every month.
2 Today, Gina and Bill are visiting a museum in Paris. Gina loves the museum very much. There are lots of wonderful paintings. She spends almost a day watching these beautiful and famous paintings. 3 Bill and Gina have been to many places around the world, so the easiest subject for them is Geography. They have learnt it from real life: They have visited a lot of countries and they have seen real lakes, rivers, mountains and other things. What’s more, they have also learnt other subjects from their parents. 4 And Mr Van Buren teaches them languages. The children also use the Internet a lot. They send their homework to their teachers and get notes from their classmates. 5
Bill and Gina love to travel with their parents.
A.Mrs Van Buren teaches them Maths.
B.This month the Van Buren family are in France.
C.The children have lessons every day, but not in a classroom.
D.They also talk with their friends on the Internet.
E.Bill is interested in art and he loves these paintings too.
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配对阅读。左边是五位青少年过生日的活动,请在下面的材料中选出他们的国家。
1 Charlie is a 14-year-old boy. He is looking forward to his next birthday because he will get a big gift on the crown year birthday.
2 . Jenny is a school girl. When she woke up at 7 this morning, she saw a flag outside her window and a beautiful gift beside her bed. It was her dream bicycle!
3 . Josh is the top student in his school. When he was a baby, he picked a pencil on his first birthday. His family is proud of him.
4 . Cindy got a gold key from her father on her twenty-first birthday. She is ready to open the door to her future and make her dream come true.
5 . Tony broke his leg on his birthday because his friends lifted him up and dropped him on the floor. But he was still happy for finding a coin in his piece of cake.
A.EnglandSpecial things are put into the birthday cake. If your cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich. Also, your friends give you the “bumps”. They lift you in the air and then raise you up and down to the floor.
B.Denmark
A flag is flown outside a window. It shows that someone who lives inside is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child’s bed while he/she is sleeping. So the child will see them at once when they wake up.
C. Holland
Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called “crown” years. The child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday. The family also decorates the dining room table with flowers and balloons.
D.Canada
The birthday child’s nose is greased (涂抹) with butter for good luck. The greased nose makes the child so slippery that bad luck can’t catch him/her.
E. Brazil
The birthday child receives a pull on the ear for each year he/she has been alive. The birthday person gives the first piece of cake to the most special people.
F. Korea
There is a big family party on the first birthday. The table is set with food, and four things: a pencil, a ruler, thread (线) , and money. The baby chooses one thing. People think it can tell his/her future: excellent student, good with hands, long life or riches.
G. South Africa
On the twenty-first birthday, a key is given by the parents. It is made of anything from paper to gold. It is a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future.
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下面的材料A~F 分别介绍了六个旅游城市,请根据 Jack, Linda, Jenny, Amy, Peter五个人的需求,为他们推荐合适的旅游目的地。
1 Jack loves nature and wants to see beautiful views of snowy mountains.
2 Linda would like to relax herself in a peaceful place and buy some local gifts.
3 Jenny is looking for a place with snow, ice buildings, and fun winter activities.
4 Amy is a history lover. She wants to visit an ancient city with places of interest.
5 Peter wants to visit a place where he can see pandas and also try some local food.
A.Spring City
Come to Jinan to see natural springs! The most famous one is Baotu Spring. You can watch the spring water dance. It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.
B.Ice and Snow World
Welcome to Harbin, a magical winter city! Here you can see amazing ice buildings. Join the snow festival, make snowmen, and celebrate Chinese New Year in this winter wonderland.
C. History Comes Alive
Xi’an is an old city with amazing stories. Meet the famous Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑) and walk on the big city wall. During Chinese New Year, the city becomes even more beautiful with colorful light s and fun shows.
D.Mountains and Old Streets
Visit Lijiang to see its beautiful snow mountains and old town. The mountains are high and white with snow all year. The ancient town sits at the foot of these mountains, giving you amazing views everywhere you look.
E. Beautiful Gardens and Silk
Suzhou is famous for its beautiful gardens and silk (丝绸). Walk in peaceful gardens with small bridges and clear ponds. You can also buy beautiful silk clothes and gifts to take home.
F. Pandas and Tasty Food
Come to Chengdu to see cute pandas! You can watch them eat bamboo and play at the Panda Center. Don’t forget to try the famous hotpot. It’s delicious.
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下面的材料 A—F介绍了六所学校,请根据题中五位同学的需求,帮助他们选出适合交流的学校。
1 Ted comes from Australia. He’s interested in Maths and Physics. He dreams of becoming a scientist in Maths or Physics in the future.
2 Lucy is a 14-year-old girl from China. She enjoys reading English stories and writing comments (评论) about the stories. She wants to improve her written English.
3 Jackie is from Japan. His favourite hobby is painting. He hopes that he can work as an artist when he grows up.
4 Alan comes from India. He is one of the top students in his school. He works hard every day, and he’s going to enter one of the best universities in the world.
5 Mandy loves acting in her free time. She’s living with her parents in Shanghai now. Her parents are both Australians. They want Mandy to know more about Australia.
A.Citipointe Christian College
If you want to learn about Australia, you can come to this school. You may take the modern drama classes. When you have time, you may visit the local zoo to know about the kangaroos and koalas. In addition, you may take a plane to visit Port Arthur in Tasmania to learn about the history of Australia.B.Manchester Junior School
This school lies in England. Its literature teaching is famous. You will like the English literature classes and writing classes. At weekends, you can tour around the city.C. Indian Mountain School
The art education is well-known in this school which is in Connecticut, the USA.You’ll have the chance to visit the library and the art centre. And you’ll surely learn a lot from the lectures given by the excellent art teachers.D.Phillips Academy
It’s a private school in Massachusetts, the USA.It is good at PE education. Its football team, swimming team and running team are all strong. Apply for the exchange of this school if you like sports.E. Toronto International College
As a private school in Canada, it’s famous for its Maths and Physics education. You can take the lessons you like. Also, you can listen to the talks given by the students who got prizes in the national physics competitions.F. Auckland Grammar School
It was founded in New Zealand in 1868. It has a history of over 150 years. Most of the students here do well in schoolwork. After they graduate from the school, they usually enter the world’s top universities, such as Harvard University and Stanford University.
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2025-2026学年沪教版(2024)八年级英语上册满分冲刺专练
Unit 5 Going on an exchange trip 阅读理解专练
阅读单选
(1)
Numbers have cultural meanings. Let’s see some of the lucky and unlucky numbers across the world.
The Number 3People in Sweden think all good things come in threes. People in South Korea and Italy hold the same opinion.
But people in Japan and Vietnam have a different idea.
They don’t like taking photos with only 3 people. They think death will come to the person in the middle.
The Number 8It is a lucky number in most countries. This number is really welcome among Chinese because it has the similar pronunciation (发音) to “Fa”. The Beijing Summer Olympics started at 08:08 pm on August 8th, 2008.
Eight is also a lucky number in Japan. However, people in Bulgaria think it can bring them bad luck.
The Number 9In China, it’s a lucky number. It has the same pronunciation as “Jiu”, meaning “forever”.
In Norway, it’s a lucky number, too. But people in Japan don’t like it. When they say it in Japanese, it’s just like another word “Ku” (苦).
The Number 13The number 13 is an unlucky number in many countries, like the UK and Sweden. Lots of bad things happened on the 13th in history.
However, in Italy, 13 is a lucky number. People think 13 can help them live happily.
1.Why did the writer mention the Beijing Summer Olympics?
A.To introduce a game to readers.
B.To encourage readers to do exercise.
C.To show the importance of the number 8 in Chinese culture.
D.To tell us something about Chinese people’s favourite numbers.
2.Italians like the number 13 because they think it can ________.
A.make them live longer B.make them become rich
C.make them stay healthy D.help them live a happy life
3.What can we learn from the text?
A.Japanese people love the number 3 best.
B.Only Chinese people like the number 8.
C.In Vietnam, people enjoy taking photos in groups of three.
D.Chinese and Japanese people have different views on the number 9.
(2)
Military training (军训) is well-known in Chinese schools. It is also a tradition in many other parts of the world.
Military Training Around the World
China
Students learn things like standing straight, marching (行进), and making their beds. Some students think it’s not very useful while others say it helps them become more independent (独立的) and responsible (有责任心的)
The US
Schools don’t make all students do military training. If students like the army, they can join military camps. There, they learn to work together and solve problems. For example, a team may need to climb over a high wall. If one person can’t do it, the whole team must try again. So they learn to help each other.
The UK
The UK also has military training for students. Some colleges have Officer Training Corps (OTC) (军官训练员). They learn important skills. For example, they learn first aid (急救) and how to use a radio to talk with each other. They can also get money by joining in the practice exercises-up to £60 a day!
1.What do Chinese students learn in military training?
A.First aid, radio skills and how to get money.
B.Standing straight, marching, and making beds.
C.Climbing walls, work together and solve problems.
D.More facts about schoolwork and housework.
2.In the US, what happens if one person in a team cannot climb over the high wall?
A.That person tries again alone. B.The team learns a new skill.
C.The whole team must try again. D.The game is over for everyone.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.In China, all the students agree that military training is not useful.
B.In the US, all the students must take part in military training.
C.In the US, military camps teach students how to use some tools.
D.In the UK, students can get money by joining in the practice exercises.
(3)
What will the schools in the future look like? Smart campuses (校园) are being built all over the world. Their high-tech features (特性) help students learn more effectively (有效地) and safely, as well as bring convenience (便利) to teachers.
The University of British Columbia has built Canada’s first 5G-powered smart campus, according to The Star, a Canadian newspaper. The school worked with a tech company to build a 5G network across its campus. Its researchers can use the network to test 5G software (软件).
At Staffordshire University in the UK, many students enjoy talking to Beacon and asking it questions. Beacon is an AI chatbot (聊天机器人) that was made by the university. It is like a personal helper for students. They can ask it questions, such as whether or not one of their classes is cancelled.
Amazon also has smart campus products. Alexa, the company’s voice-activated (声控的) smart assistant, can be used to help teachers run their classes. For example, Alexa can remember the teacher’s classroom preferences (偏好), such as how bright the lights should be, and then change them.
“Cities are so big, and there are so many players and stakeholders (利益相关者). It can be difficult. But universities have control over their estate (财产). They own all the buildings ... so they can become like a living lab,” said Gemma Ginty, a designer who is working on a smart campus development strategy (策略) for the University of Glasgow.
1.Which of the following can’t smart campuses bring to students and teachers?
A.Effectiveness. B.Safety. C.Convenience. D.Independence.
2.What can Beacon do?
A.It can test 5G software. B.It can teach students lessons.
C.It can answer students’ questions. D.It can help teachers cancel classes.
3.Who created Alexa?
A.The University of British Columbia. B.The Staffordshire University.
C.Amazon. D.The University of Glasgow.
4.Why do people prefer to test smart technology in universities according to Gemma Ginty?
A.Because they have real labs. B.Because they are like real cities.
C.Because they have many stakeholders. D.Because universities own all of their buildings.
5.What is the structure of the passage? (P= Paragraph)
A. B. C. D.
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If someone says “give me five” to you, don’t hurry to look for five yuan in your bag. He isn’t asking for your money at all—what he really wants is your hand!
In America, “give me five” and “give me the high five” are very popular. You can often see people do this action in videos and on TV. It’s an easy and fun gesture: two people clap their right hands together. Sometimes they even put their hands a little high when they clap— that’s why it’s also called “high five”!
People usually do “give me five” when good or lucky things happen to them. For example, after a football game, if a team wins, the players will run to each other and give one another five. They use this gesture to show their happiness and excitement about the win.
Do you know where “give me five” comes from? It has a long history—it comes from an old Roman gesture. A long time ago in Rome, when people went to meet the emperor, they would raise their right hands. They did this to let the emperor see clearly that there was nothing in their hands. In this way, the emperor could meet them safely, without worrying that they might have dangerous things.
Well, now you know all about “give me five.” What are you waiting for? Next time you have a happy moment with your friends—like when you both get good grades or win a small game—try doing “give me five” with them. It will make your happy time even more fun!
1.What does someone really want when he says “give me five” to you?
A.Five yuan. B.Your hand
C.A gift D.A book.
2.Where is “give me five” very popular according to the text?
A.In China. B.In Australia.
C.In Japan. D.In America.
3.When do people usually do “give me five”?
A.When they feel sad. B.When good things happen.
C.When they are hungry. D.When they need help.
4.What did old Roman people do when they met the emperor?
A.They gave the emperor five yuan.
B.They clapped their hands with the emperor.
C.They raised their right hands.
D.They bowed to the emperor.
5.Why did old Roman people raise their right hands to the emperor?
A.To show they had no dangerous things.
B.To say “hello” to the emperor.
C.To ask for money from the emperor.
D.To show they were happy.
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In New York, there is a special place called the Chinese Theatre Works. Here, the artists perform beautiful Chinese puppet shows. They mix old Chinese traditions with new American ideas.
Two people started the Chinese Theatre Works. They are Kuang Yu from China and Stephen from America. They use hand-carved puppets, silk costumes, and bright lights to tell Chinese stories. Some puppets are very old. Some puppets are new.
Charlie is a young artist who works here. He says, “Puppets are like toys that come alive! They make me feel like a child again.” Charlie learned about Chinese puppets on the Internet and came to help. He loves the old Chinese traditions. Another worker, Chen, saves old puppet shows on computers. “These stories are too precious (珍贵的) to lose,” he says. He makes sure children in the future can see them, too.
The shows mix Chinese and Western styles. They tell Chinese stories in English. In one show, they use projectors (投影仪) to make shadow puppets look wonderful.
Kuang Yu and Stephen got married some years ago. They love working together. Stephen says Chinese puppetry seemed strange at first, but now he loves it. They believe old traditions and new ideas can be friends.
The artists’ most popular puppet show is The Monkey King. Children in New York laugh and clap when they see it. The artists hope to keep sharing Chinese stories with everyone.
1.What is special about the Chinese Theatre Works?
A.It only shows American stories. B.It mixes Chinese traditions with American ideas.
C.It uses only new puppets. D.It performs in Chinese only.
2.Who started the Chinese Theatre Works?
A.Two American artists. B.Two Chinese artists.
C.A Chinese and an American. D.Charlie and Chen.
3.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A.The artists. B.The puppet shows.
C.Chinese and Western styles. D.Projectors and lights.
4.How do they make the shadow puppets look wonderful?
A.By using bright lights. B.By using projectors.
C.By using silk costumes. D.By using hand-carved puppets.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Chinese Puppets in America B.How to Make Puppet Shows
C.The Story of the Monkey King D.Two Famous Puppet Artists
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【导语】本文主要介绍了数字不仅仅是数字,它们有不同的文化含义,作者为我们介绍了各地的幸运数字和不幸数字。
1.细节理解题。根据“This number is really welcome among Chinese because it has the similar pronunciation (发音) to ‘Fa’. The Beijing Summer Olympics started at 08:08 pm on August 8th, 2008.”可知,文中提到北京奥运会以“08”开幕,目的是说明数字8在中国文化里非常重要,故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“However, in Italy, 13 is a lucky number. People think 13 can help them live happily.”可知,意大利人认为数字13会给他们带来快乐的生活,故选D。
3.细节理解题。根据“In China, it’s a lucky number. It has the same pronunciation as ‘Jiu’, meaning ‘forever’.”以及“But people in Japan don’t like it. When they say it in Japanese, it’s just like another word ‘Ku’ (苦).”可知,数字9在中国是“久”,含义吉利;在日本却与“苦”同音,被视为不吉利,因此中日对数字9的看法不同,故选D。
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【导语】本文主要介绍了中国、美国和英国学生军训的情况。
1.细节理解题。根据表格中国部分“Students learn things like standing straight, marching (行进), and making their beds.”可知,中国学习在军训时学习站姿、行进和整理床铺。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据表格美国部分“For example, a team may need to climb over a high wall. If one person can’t do it, the whole team must try again.”可知,在美国,若一人不能爬上高墙,全队需重试。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据表格英国部分“They can also get money by joining in the practice exercises-up to £60 a day!”可知,在英国,学生参与演练可获报酬。故选D。
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【导语】本文主要介绍了世界各地正在建设的智能校园,以及不同大学智能校园的高科技功能和相关情况。
1.细节理解题。根据“Their high-tech features (特性) help students learn more effectively (有效地) and safely, as well as bring convenience (便利) to teachers.”可知,智能校园能带来效率、安全和便利,没提到独立。故选D。
2.细节理解题。根据“At Staffordshire University in the UK, many students enjoy talking to Beacon and asking it questions.”可知,Beacon能回答学生的问题。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据“Amazon also has smart campus products. Alexa, the company's voice-activated (声控的) smart assistant”可知,Alexa是亚马逊创造的。故选C。
4.细节理解题。根据“But universities have control over their estate (财产). They own all the buildings... so they can become like a living lab”可知,因为大学拥有所有的建筑。故选D。
5.篇章结构题。第一段总述智能校园的情况,第二、三、四段分别举例介绍不同大学的智能校园相关情况,第五段是关于在大学测试智能技术的原因。故选C。
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【导语】本文主要介绍了美国一条重要的交际用语give me five,文中介绍了它的含义及由来。
1.细节理解题。根据“He isn’t asking for your money at all—what he really wants is your hand!”可知,他真正想要的是击掌。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据“In America, ‘give me five’ and ‘give me the high five’ are very popular.”可知,在美国,“give me five”和“give me the high five”非常流行。故选D。
3.细节理解题。根据“People usually do ‘give me five’ when good or lucky things happen to them.”可知,人们通常在好事或幸运事发生时做“give me five”。故选B。
4.细节理解题。根据“A long time ago in Rome, when people went to meet the emperor, they would raise their right hands.”可知,当人们去见皇帝时,他们会举起右手。故选C。
5.细节理解题。根据“They did this to let the emperor see clearly that there was nothing in their hands. In this way, the emperor could meet them safely, without worrying that they might have dangerous things.”可知,他们这样做是为了让皇帝清楚地看到他们手里没有东西,目的是证明没有危险物品,确保安全。故选A。
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【导语】本文主要介绍了纽约的“中国戏剧工作坊”,强调了传统与创新的融合,以及跨文化合作的艺术价值。
1.细节理解题。根据“In New York, there is a special place called the Chinese Theatre Works. Here, the artists perform beautiful Chinese puppet shows. They mix old Chinese traditions with new American ideas.”可知,中国戏剧工作室特别之处在于融合中国传统与美国新理念。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据“Two people started the Chinese Theatre Works. They are Kuang Yu from China and Stephen from America.”可知,中国邝玉与美国Stephen创办了中国戏剧工作室。故选C。
3.词句猜测题。根据“The shows mix Chinese and Western styles. They tell Chinese stories in English.”可知,这些演出融合了中西方风格,用英语讲述中国故事,故划线单词“They”指代“木偶演出”。故选B。
4.细节理解题。根据“In one show, they use projectors (投影仪) to make shadow puppets look wonderful.”可知,用投影仪可使皮影效果惊艳。故选B。
5.最佳标题题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了中国传统木偶艺术在美国的创新发展。故最佳标题为:美国的中国木偶。故选A。
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For more than a month, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of South Korean travelers visiting China. 1 It has made cross-border travel more convenient than before.
The visa-free policy allows South Koreans to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. 2 Popular attractions such as the Forbidden City, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and the Bund have seen a large rise. Special forces-style tourism (特种兵式旅游) is also popular among young people in South Korea. 3
4 Recent reports show that more South Korean visitors have helped the retail (零售), hotel, and transport businesses. Many shops and restaurants in tourist spots now offer Korean-language menus and accept Korean payment methods. 5 People from both countries can now attend meetings, look for chances to work together, and put money in each other’s markets more smoothly. This strengthens economic (经济的) connection and is likely to bring more teamwork in the coming days.
The Chinese government welcomes this positive trend and works hard to make sure the safety and comfort of all visitors. As the number of South Korean travelers continues to rise, China will have closer economic and cultural relations with its neighbor.
A.The advantages of this policy go beyond tourism.
B.The is mainly due to the new visa-free policy of China.
C.Some of them may visit China after work on Friday and spend their weekends.
D.Young people from South Korea has a better understanding of Chinese culture.
E.Besides, this policy has helped business exchanges between China and South Korea.
F.It makes it easier for tourists to explore different places of interest in China.
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From December 12 to 23, the Peking University table tennis team (队) visited America for the US Table Tennis Open. Later, a US student team paid a visit to China in January. 1 . The visits made a new start to the stories of China-US friendship.
During the trip to China, 12 students from the University of Virginia (UVA) visited Hong Kong and Beijing. 2 . The 12 UVA students had a friendly table tennis game with some Chinese students in Shanghai.
Some of the US students had been playing table tennis for many years. And some others, like 21-year-old Reppert, had just practiced for months. 3 . She said she could always find happiness in playing table tennis and talking with young Chinese people.
“ 4 ,” said one 22-year-old student from Shanghai University of Sport. “We can talk about ping-pong and many other things to learn more about each other’s life.”
“The trip has followed almost the same path (路线) as a visit by the US table tennis team to China in 1971,” said Justin O’Jack from the UVA China Office. “ 5 .” He hoped to see more visits like this in the New Year.
A.Ping-pong is our bridge
B.Shanghai was their last stop
C.It’s symbolic and meaningful
D.More US students will come to China
E.They hoped to know about each other
F.This was the fourth time that Reppert had come to China
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根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
In China, many people like to drink hot water, even on hot summer days. 1 . It helps the stomach feel comfortable and keeps the body warm. An old Chinese idea says that drinking too many cold drinks may make people sick. So, parents often tell their kids, “Drink hot water.”
2 . People in places like America and Europe often prefer cold drinks. They enjoy ice water and cold juice every day. They think cold drinks taste nice and cool the body down especially useful in hot weather. Many find it strange to see Chinese people drinking hot water in summer.
So, is hot or cold water better for you? Scientists say both have their benefits. 3 . It can also help your stomach feel better after you eat a big meal. Some people even feel calm and relaxed when they drink something warm.
Cold water is also useful. It can cool you down quickly when you play sports or feel hot. It may even help you burn a few more calories. This is because your body uses energy to warm the cold water up. 4 . Drinking more water is good for health.
5 . The most important thing is to drink enough water every day—it doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold. People in different places have different habits, and these habits fit the weather there and how their bodies feel. Just drink what makes your body feel best.
A.Hot water can help you relax
B.People believe it is good for their health
C.In the end, both hot and cold water are good
D.Also, the fresh taste of cold water makes people drink more
E.However, drinking habits are very different in Western countries
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In different countries, people have different opinions about numbers. For example, Americans don’t like number 13. If they invite some friends for dinner and it happened that there are 13 people sitting at the table, the host will invite another friend to join them. 1 Americans always plan to get married on July 7th.
2 Because it sounds like the word “death” in Chinese. Because of this, many buildings skip (跳) the fourth floor. 3 In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as 4, 14, 24, 34 and all 40-49 floors. Some buildings also skip the 13th floor, because this is seen as an unlucky number in the west. 4 so what’s a “lucky” number in China? The Chinese pronunciation of the number “8” has almost the same sound as that of the Chinese character “发[fa:]”, which means making a fortune. 5 Some people will even spend a lot of money to have the number 8 in their phone numbers or vehicle license plate (车牌照) numbers. For example, The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics began at 8:08 pm.on August 8, 2008. Everybody thinks it was a good day.
A.And simply they call it the fifth floor.
B.But they think number 7 is a good number.
C.So, people think it is a very lucky number.
D.In China, the most unlucky number is four.
E.As a result, a building whose highest floor is 50 may have only 35 physical floors.
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Mr and Mrs Van Buren travel a lot because of their work. They don’t have much time to stay at home, so they decide to take their children, Gina and Bill, to travel with them. 1 They study at home, and their “home” changes once a month. They are in different countries every month.
2 Today, Gina and Bill are visiting a museum in Paris. Gina loves the museum very much. There are lots of wonderful paintings. She spends almost a day watching these beautiful and famous paintings. 3 Bill and Gina have been to many places around the world, so the easiest subject for them is Geography. They have learnt it from real life: They have visited a lot of countries and they have seen real lakes, rivers, mountains and other things. What’s more, they have also learnt other subjects from their parents. 4 And Mr Van Buren teaches them languages. The children also use the Internet a lot. They send their homework to their teachers and get notes from their classmates. 5
Bill and Gina love to travel with their parents.
A.Mrs Van Buren teaches them Maths.
B.This month the Van Buren family are in France.
C.The children have lessons every day, but not in a classroom.
D.They also talk with their friends on the Internet.
E.Bill is interested in art and he loves these paintings too.
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【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国新的免签政策对韩国游客访华数量增加的影响,以及这一政策所带来的多方面优势。
1.根据上文“For more than a month, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of South Korean travelers visiting China.”和下文“It has made cross-border travel more convenient than before.”可知,上文提到韩国游客访华数量明显增加,下文提到这使得跨境旅行比以前更方便了,所以此处需要解释这种数量增加的原因;选项B“这主要是由于中国的新免签政策。”符合语境。故选B。
2.根据上文“The visa-free policy allows South Koreans to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa.”可知,免签政策使得跨境旅行更方便,允许韩国人在中国停留最多30天而无需签证,所以此处需要进一步说明免签政策对游客的便利性;选项F“这使得游客更容易探索中国不同的名胜古迹。”符合语境。故选F。
3.根据上文“Special forces-style tourism is also popular among young people in South Korea.”可知,特种兵式旅游在韩国年轻人中也很受欢迎,那么这里应进一步解释、说明这种旅游方式;选项C“他们中的一些人可能会在周五下班后前往中国并度过周末。”符合语境。故选C。
4.根据下文“Recent reports show that more South Korean visitors have helped the retail, hotel, and transport businesses.”可知,最近的报告显示,更多的韩国游客促进了零售、酒店和运输行业的发展,所以此处是指免签政策带来的好处不止于旅游方面,还对其他行业有帮助;选项A“这项政策的好处不仅仅局限于旅游业。”符合语境。故选A。
5.根据下文“People from both countries can now attend meetings, look for chances to work together, and put money in each other’s markets more smoothly. This strengthens economic connection and is likely to bring more teamwork in the coming days.”可知,两国人民现在可以更顺利地参加会议、寻找合作机会、在彼此的市场投资,这加强了经济联系,并可能在未来带来更多的合作,所以此处是指免签政策对中韩两国商业交流等经济方面的促进作用;选项E“此外,这项政策有助于中韩之间的商业交流。”符合语境。故选E。
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【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道,讲述了北京大学乒乓球队和美国弗吉尼亚大学学生通过乒乓球交流活动,延续中美友谊的故事。
1.根据“The visits made a new start to the stories of China-US friendship”可推知,双方希望通过交流增进了解,选项E“他们希望了解彼此”符合语境。故选E。
2.根据“During the trip to China, 12 students from the University of Virginia (UVA) visited Hong Kong and Beijing.”和“The 12 UVA students had a friendly table tennis game…in Shanghai”可推知,此次行程包括上海。选项B“上海是他们此行的最后一站”符合语境。故选B。
3.根据“like 21-year-old Reppert, had just practiced for months”以及“She said she could always find happiness…”)可推知,此处需补充Reppert与中国相关联的信息。选项F“这是Reppert第四次来中国”符合语境。故选F。
4.根据“We can talk about ping-pong and many other things…”可推知,乒乓球给了彼此沟通的机会。选项A“乒乓球是我们的桥梁”符合语境。故选A。
5.根据“The trip has followed almost the same path ( 路线) as a visit by the US table tennis team to China in 1971”可推知,Justin强调活动的意义。选项C“这具有象征意义且意义深远。”符合语境。故选C。
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【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了中西方不同的饮水习惯,并分析了喝热水和冷水各自的益处,最终指出最重要的是每天喝足够的水,选择让身体舒适的饮水方式即可。
1.根据“In China, many people like to drink hot water...It helps the stomach feel comfortable and keeps the body warm.”可知,上文说在中国很多人喜欢喝热水,下文说它能让胃舒服,还能保暖,此处是列举人们喜欢喝热水的原因,选项B“人们认为它对健康有益”符合语境。故选B。
2.根据“People in places like America and Europe often prefer cold drinks.”可知,下文说美国和欧洲等地的人通常更喜欢冷饮,此处是转折说明西方国家的饮水习惯不同,选项E“然而,西方国家的饮水习惯大不相同”符合语境。故选E。
3.根据“Scientists say both have their benefits...It can also help your stomach feel better after you eat a big meal.”可知,上文说科学家说两者都有好处,下文说它能在你吃了大餐后让胃更舒服,此处是介绍热水的益处,选项A“热水能帮助你放松”符合语境。故选A。
4.根据“Cold water is also useful...This is because your body uses energy to warm the cold water up.”可知,此处是补充冷水的好处,选项D“此外,冷水的清新口感会让人们喝更多”符合语境。故选D。
5.根据“The most important thing is to drink enough water every day—it doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold.”可知,下文说最重要的是每天喝足够的水,不管是热的还是冷的都没关系,此处是总结热水和冷水都有益,选项C“最终,热水和冷水都不错”符合语境。故选C。
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【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲了在不同国家人们对数字的看法不同,如美国人不喜 13、认为 7 吉利,中国人认为 4 不吉利、8 吉利,且香港的一些建筑会跳过含 4 和 13 的楼层。
1.根据“Americans always plan to get married on July 7th.”可知,此处是在说明美国人对数字7的看法,结合前文提到美国人不喜欢13,可推断他们认为7是好数字,选项B“但他们认为数字7是个好数字”符合语境。故选B。
2.根据“Because it sounds like the word ‘death’ in Chinese. Because of this, many buildings skip (跳) the fourth floor.”可知,此处是在介绍中国的不吉利数字,且该数字与“death”发音相关,选项D“在中国,最不吉利的数字是4”符合语境。故选D。
3.根据“many buildings skip (跳) the fourth floor.”和“In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4...”可知,此处是说跳过4楼后对楼层编号的处理,选项A“并且他们简单地称它为5楼”符合语境。故选A。
4.根据“In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as 4, 14, 24, 34 and all 40-49 floors. Some buildings also skip the 13th floor...”可知,此处是说跳过多个楼层后,实际楼层数会减少,选项E“因此,一栋最高楼层为50层的建筑实际上可能只有35层”符合语境。故选E。
5.根据“The Chinese pronunciation of the number ‘8’ has almost the same sound as that of the Chinese character ‘发[fa:]’, which means making a fortune.”可知,此处是在说明数字8因发音与“发”相近而被认为是吉利数字,选项C“所以,人们认为它是一个非常吉利的数字”符合语境。故选C。
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【导语】本文讲述了范布伦夫妇因工作经常旅行,他们带着孩子吉娜和比尔一起出行,孩子们在旅行中学习的故事,介绍了他们的学习方式、所学内容以及对旅行的感受等。
1.根据前文“They don’t have much time to stay at home, so they decide to take their children, Gina and Bill, to travel with them.”以及后文“They study at home, and their ‘home’ changes once a month.”可知,此处需要衔接孩子旅行时的学习情况,说明他们虽在旅行但仍有学习安排,选项C“孩子们每天都上课,但不是在教室里。” 符合语境,故选C。
2.根据后文“Today, Gina and Bill are visiting a museum in Paris.”可知,巴黎位于法国,此处需要说明他们本月所在的国家,选项B“这个月范布伦一家在法国。” 符合语境,故选B。
3.根据前文“Gina loves the museum very much. There are lots of wonderful paintings. She spends almost a day watching these beautiful and famous paintings.”可知,前文描述了吉娜对画作的喜爱,此处应提及比尔对这些画作的态度,使内容更完整,选项E“比尔对艺术感兴趣,他也喜欢这些画作。” 符合语境,故选E。
4.根据前文“they have also learnt other subjects from their parents.”以及后文“And Mr Van Buren teaches them languages.”可知,前文提到从父母那里学习科目,后文讲了父亲教的内容,此处需要补充母亲教的科目,选项A“范布伦夫人教他们数学。” 符合语境,故选A。
5.根据前文“The children also use the internet a lot. They send their homework to their teachers and get notes from their classmates.”可知,前文介绍了孩子们使用互联网的两个用途,此处应进一步说明互联网的其他使用场景,选项D“他们也在网上和朋友聊天。” 符合语境,故选D。
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配对阅读。左边是五位青少年过生日的活动,请在下面的材料中选出他们的国家。
1 Charlie is a 14-year-old boy. He is looking forward to his next birthday because he will get a big gift on the crown year birthday.
2 . Jenny is a school girl. When she woke up at 7 this morning, she saw a flag outside her window and a beautiful gift beside her bed. It was her dream bicycle!
3 . Josh is the top student in his school. When he was a baby, he picked a pencil on his first birthday. His family is proud of him.
4 . Cindy got a gold key from her father on her twenty-first birthday. She is ready to open the door to her future and make her dream come true.
5 . Tony broke his leg on his birthday because his friends lifted him up and dropped him on the floor. But he was still happy for finding a coin in his piece of cake.
A.EnglandSpecial things are put into the birthday cake. If your cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich. Also, your friends give you the “bumps”. They lift you in the air and then raise you up and down to the floor.
B.Denmark
A flag is flown outside a window. It shows that someone who lives inside is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child’s bed while he/she is sleeping. So the child will see them at once when they wake up.
C. Holland
Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called “crown” years. The child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday. The family also decorates the dining room table with flowers and balloons.
D.Canada
The birthday child’s nose is greased (涂抹) with butter for good luck. The greased nose makes the child so slippery that bad luck can’t catch him/her.
E. Brazil
The birthday child receives a pull on the ear for each year he/she has been alive. The birthday person gives the first piece of cake to the most special people.
F. Korea
There is a big family party on the first birthday. The table is set with food, and four things: a pencil, a ruler, thread (线) , and money. The baby chooses one thing. People think it can tell his/her future: excellent student, good with hands, long life or riches.
G. South Africa
On the twenty-first birthday, a key is given by the parents. It is made of anything from paper to gold. It is a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future.
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下面的材料A~F 分别介绍了六个旅游城市,请根据 Jack, Linda, Jenny, Amy, Peter五个人的需求,为他们推荐合适的旅游目的地。
1 Jack loves nature and wants to see beautiful views of snowy mountains.
2 Linda would like to relax herself in a peaceful place and buy some local gifts.
3 Jenny is looking for a place with snow, ice buildings, and fun winter activities.
4 Amy is a history lover. She wants to visit an ancient city with places of interest.
5 Peter wants to visit a place where he can see pandas and also try some local food.
A.Spring City
Come to Jinan to see natural springs! The most famous one is Baotu Spring. You can watch the spring water dance. It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.
B.Ice and Snow World
Welcome to Harbin, a magical winter city! Here you can see amazing ice buildings. Join the snow festival, make snowmen, and celebrate Chinese New Year in this winter wonderland.
C. History Comes Alive
Xi’an is an old city with amazing stories. Meet the famous Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑) and walk on the big city wall. During Chinese New Year, the city becomes even more beautiful with colorful light s and fun shows.
D.Mountains and Old Streets
Visit Lijiang to see its beautiful snow mountains and old town. The mountains are high and white with snow all year. The ancient town sits at the foot of these mountains, giving you amazing views everywhere you look.
E. Beautiful Gardens and Silk
Suzhou is famous for its beautiful gardens and silk (丝绸). Walk in peaceful gardens with small bridges and clear ponds. You can also buy beautiful silk clothes and gifts to take home.
F. Pandas and Tasty Food
Come to Chengdu to see cute pandas! You can watch them eat bamboo and play at the Panda Center. Don’t forget to try the famous hotpot. It’s delicious.
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下面的材料 A—F介绍了六所学校,请根据题中五位同学的需求,帮助他们选出适合交流的学校。
1 Ted comes from Australia. He’s interested in Maths and Physics. He dreams of becoming a scientist in Maths or Physics in the future.
2 Lucy is a 14-year-old girl from China. She enjoys reading English stories and writing comments (评论) about the stories. She wants to improve her written English.
3 Jackie is from Japan. His favourite hobby is painting. He hopes that he can work as an artist when he grows up.
4 Alan comes from India. He is one of the top students in his school. He works hard every day, and he’s going to enter one of the best universities in the world.
5 Mandy loves acting in her free time. She’s living with her parents in Shanghai now. Her parents are both Australians. They want Mandy to know more about Australia.
A.Citipointe Christian College
If you want to learn about Australia, you can come to this school. You may take the modern drama classes. When you have time, you may visit the local zoo to know about the kangaroos and koalas. In addition, you may take a plane to visit Port Arthur in Tasmania to learn about the history of Australia.B.Manchester Junior School
This school lies in England. Its literature teaching is famous. You will like the English literature classes and writing classes. At weekends, you can tour around the city.C. Indian Mountain School
The art education is well-known in this school which is in Connecticut, the USA.You’ll have the chance to visit the library and the art centre. And you’ll surely learn a lot from the lectures given by the excellent art teachers.D.Phillips Academy
It’s a private school in Massachusetts, the USA.It is good at PE education. Its football team, swimming team and running team are all strong. Apply for the exchange of this school if you like sports.E. Toronto International College
As a private school in Canada, it’s famous for its Maths and Physics education. You can take the lessons you like. Also, you can listen to the talks given by the students who got prizes in the national physics competitions.F. Auckland Grammar School
It was founded in New Zealand in 1868. It has a history of over 150 years. Most of the students here do well in schoolwork. After they graduate from the school, they usually enter the world’s top universities, such as Harvard University and Stanford University.
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【导语】本文介绍了不同国家独特的生日传统和习俗。
1.根据Charlie的描述“he will get a big gift on the crown year birthday”可知,说的是将在皇冠年生日收到一份大礼物。选项C“荷兰:5、10、15、20、21等特殊年份的生日被称为‘皇冠’年。在皇冠年生日那天,孩子会收到一份特别大的礼物。这家人还用鲜花和气球装饰餐桌”,与之匹配。故选C。
2.根据Jenny的描述“she saw a flag outside her window and a beautiful gift beside her bed”可知说的是床边有一份漂亮的礼物。选项B“丹麦:窗外飘扬着一面旗帜。这表明住在里面的人正在过生日。孩子睡觉时,礼物会放在他的床边。所以当他们醒来时,孩子会立刻看到它们”,与之匹配。故选B。
3.根据Josh的描述“When he was a baby, he picked a pencil on his first birthday”可知,说的是乔希在一岁生日那天选了一支铅笔。选项F“韩国:一岁生日那天有一个盛大的家庭聚会。桌子上摆着食物和四样东西:铅笔、尺子、线和钱。宝宝选择了一样东西。人们认为它可以告诉他/她的未来:优秀的学生,善于动手,长寿或富有”,与之匹配。故选F。
4.根据Cindy的描述“Cindy got a gold key from his father on her twenty-first birthday. She is ready to open the door to her future and make her dream come true.”可知说的是辛迪得到了一把金钥匙,准备打开通往未来的大门。选项G“在21岁生日那天,父母会送一把钥匙。它是由从纸到金的任何东西制成的。这表明孩子已经准备好打开通往未来的大门”,与之匹配。故选G。
5.根据Tony的描述“Tony broke his leg on his birthday because his friends lifted him up and dropped him on the floor. But he was still happy for finding a coin in his piece of cake.”可知说的托尼在生日那天摔断了腿以及在蛋糕里发现了一枚硬币。选项A“英国:生日蛋糕里放了特别的东西。如果你的蛋糕里有一枚硬币,那么你就富有了。此外,你的朋友也会给你带来“碰撞”。他们把你举到空中,然后把你抬到地板上”,与之匹配。故选A。
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【导语】本文是根据五个人的需求推荐合适的旅游目的地。
1.根据“Jack loves nature and wants to see beautiful views of snowy mountains.”可知,杰克热爱大自然,想看到雪山的美丽景色。选项D“山与老街”提到“游览丽江,欣赏美丽的雪山和古城。山高而白,终年积雪。这座古镇坐落在这些山脚下,无论你往哪里看,都能看到令人惊叹的景色”,符合杰克的需求。故选D。
2.根据“Linda would like to relax herself in a peaceful place and buy some local gifts.”可知,琳达想在一个宁静的地方放松一下,买些当地的礼物。选项E“美丽的花园和丝绸”提到“苏州以美丽的园林和丝绸而闻名。漫步在有小桥和清澈池塘的宁静花园中。你也可以买漂亮的丝绸衣服和礼物带回家”,符合琳达的需求。故选E。
3.根据“Jenny is looking for a place with snow, ice buildings, and fun winter activities.”可知,珍妮正在寻找一个有冰雪建筑和有趣的冬季活动的地方。选项B“冰雪世界”提到“欢迎来到哈尔滨,一个神奇的冬季城市!在这里,你可以看到令人惊叹的冰建筑。加入雪节,堆雪人,在这个冬日仙境庆祝中国新年”,符合珍妮的需求。故选B。
4.根据“Amy is a history lover. She wants to visit an ancient city with places of interest.”可知,艾米是个历史爱好者。她想参观一座有名胜古迹的古城。选项C“历史鲜活起来”提到“西安是一座古老的城市,有着惊人的故事。参观著名的兵马俑,并在大城墙上漫步。春节期间,这座城市因五颜六色的灯光和有趣的表演而变得更加美丽”,符合艾米的需求。故选C。
5.根据“Peter wants to visit a place where he can see pandas and also try some local food.”可知,彼得想去一个可以看到熊猫的地方,还想尝尝当地的食物。选项F“熊猫和美食”提到“来成都看可爱的熊猫吧!你可以在熊猫中心观看它们吃竹子和玩耍。别忘了尝尝著名的火锅。很好吃”,符合彼得的需求。故选F。
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【导语】本文介绍了六所不同国家的学校及其特色课程或活动,要求根据五位学生的个人兴趣和需求匹配最适合的交流学校。
1.根据“Ted comes from Australia. He’s interested in Maths and Physics. He dreams of becoming a scientist in Maths or Physics in the future.”可知,Ted来自澳大利亚,对数学和物理感兴趣,梦想成为科学家。选项E“多伦多国际学院 作为加拿大的一所私立学校,它以数学和物理教育而闻名。你可以上你喜欢的课。此外,你还可以听在全国物理竞赛中获奖的学生的演讲。”以数学和物理教育闻名,与Ted的需求匹配。故选E。
2.根据“Lucy is a 14-year-old girl from China. She enjoys reading English stories and writing comments (评论) about the stories. She wants to improve her written English.”可知,Lucy是14岁中国女孩,喜欢读英文故事并写评论,想提高英语写作,选项B“曼彻斯特初级学校 这所学校位于英国。它的文学教学很有名。你会喜欢英语文学课和写作课的。周末,你可以在城市里游览。”注重文学和写作教学,与Lucy的需求匹配。故选B。
3.根据“Jackie is from Japan. His favourite hobby is painting. He hopes that he can work as an artist when he grows up.”可知,Jackie来自日本,爱好绘画,希望成为艺术家,选项C“印第安山学校 这所位于美国康涅狄格州的学校以艺术教育而闻名。您将有机会参观图书馆和艺术中心。你一定会从优秀美术老师的讲座中学到很多东西。”以艺术教育为特色,与Jackie的需求匹配。故选C。
4.根据“Alan comes from India. He is one of the top students in his school. He works hard every day, and he’s going to enter one of the best universities in the world.”可知,Alan来自印度,成绩优异,努力进入世界顶尖大学,选项F“奥克兰文法学校 它于1868年在新西兰成立。它有150多年的历史。这里的大多数学生学业都很好。毕业后,他们通常会进入世界顶尖大学,如哈佛大学和斯坦福大学。”以学术成就和升学率高著称,与Alan的需求匹配。故选F。
5.根据“Mandy loves acting in her free time. She’s living with her parents in Shanghai now. Her parents are both Australians. They want Mandy to know more about Australia.”可知,Mandy热爱表演,现居上海,父母是澳大利亚人,希望她了解澳大利亚,选项A“Citipointe基督教学校 如果你想了解澳大利亚,你可以来这所学校。你可以上现代戏剧课。当你有时间的时候,你可以去当地的动物园了解袋鼠和考拉。此外,您可以乘坐飞机前往塔斯马尼亚的亚瑟港,了解澳大利亚的历史。”提供澳大利亚文化学习和戏剧课程,与Mandy的需求匹配。故选A。
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