题型03 阅读理解15篇（上海专用）（中考典例+热点话题练）-2026年中考英语总复习（上海专用）

题型03 阅读理解15篇 (上海专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 组织与机构,志愿服务,说明文 2 适中 发明与创造,说明文 3 适中 意见/建议,教育,说明文 4 适中 景点/建筑,应用文 5 适中 时文/广告/布告,假日活动,应用文 6 适中 景点/建筑,时文/广告/布告,应用文 7 适中 常见动物,科普知识,说明文 8 较难 科学技术,说明文 9 较难 科普知识,应用文 10 适中 个人经历,新媒体语篇 11 适中 个人经历,竞技/比赛,记叙文 12 适中 科普知识,说明文 13 适中 食物,科普知识,说明文 14 较难 时文/广告/布告,应用文 15 适中 哲理感悟,其他人,记叙文 【中考真题练习】 Street Fun ☆Who are we? We are a sports organization called StreetFun. It was established after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. ☆________ We carry out (实施) projects which give doorstep sports and volunteering opportunities. With these projects, we have helped improve young people’s lives and have changed communities since 2008. ☆What do we offer? We have spoken to a lot of young people. We’ve discussed with them about the sports they would like to take part in. Here are the top three sports among the young people’s choices: the boys have voted for football, running and cycling; the girls have chosen similar sports, but they have voted for badminton instead of football. Most of the sports choices we offer have proved popular. ☆What do we want? We are bringing sports to your community, and we need your help. We are looking for young volunteers. We need young people to take part in our wonderful sports. We also need young people to look after and teach the children who are fond of sports. This is what you can give back to your community. So, if you are aged between 14 and 18, and would like to join us, email us at streetfun2008@abc.com. 1．What is StreetFun? A．A football club. B．A game store. C．A sports organization. D．A business company. 2．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．Where are we? B．How old are we? C．Who do we help? D．What do we do? 3．Why has StreetFun spoken to many young people? A．To invent more team sports. B．To choose where to do sports. C．To decide what sports to provide. D．To vote for the best sports player. 4．Both boys and girls have included ________ in their top three sports lists. A．football and running B．running and cycling C．badminton and cycling D．badminton and football 5．What does the underlined word “This” refer to? A．Being volunteers.B．Organizing teams. C．Playing sports. D．Sending emails. 6．The passage is written to ________. A．teach children new sports skills B．attract teenagers to join StreetFun C．ask children to give suggestions to StreetFun D．encourage teenagers to establish organizations 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文介绍了一个叫StreetFun的运动组织。 1．细节理解题。根据“We are a sports organization called StreetFun.”可知，StreetFun是一个运动组织。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“We carry out (实施) projects which give doorstep sports and volunteering opportunities.”可知，该组织执行一些项目，为户外运动和志愿服务提供机会，由此推断本段主要介绍该组织是做什么的。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“We’ve discussed with them about the sports they would like to take part in.”可知，和他们讨论他们想参加什么运动，推断与年轻人交谈的目的是为了决定提供什么运动。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“the boys have voted for football, running and cycling; the girls have chosen similar sports, but they have voted for badminton instead of football.”可知，男孩选了足球，跑步和骑行；女孩选了相似的运动，但她们用羽毛球代替足球，所以男孩和女孩都选了跑步和骑行。故选B。 5．词句猜测题。根据“We need young people to take part in our wonderful sports. We also need young people to look after and teach the children who are fond of sports.”可知，该组织需要年轻人参与他们的活动中，也需要年轻人照顾和教那些喜欢运动的孩子们，所以划线词指“做志愿者”。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知本文介绍了StreetFun的运动组织，又根据“So, if you are aged between 14 and 18, and would like to join us, email us at streetfun2008@abc.com.”可知，该组织想招募年轻人当志愿者。故选B。 Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner（扫描装置）are fixed in the bag. As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are affected by wind speed. The colors of the sweets are decided by temperature. The sweets act as a weather record of the day when they are made. Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company has created a “tool” —a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. The company explains, “The gentle light tells your body that it is morning, so it stops producing a chemical that helps you sleep.” 1．The smart schoolbag has been invented by ________. A．a reporter B．a schoolboy C．a university D．a company 2．What can the smart schoolbag do? A．Help you repair computers. B．Tell you when to pack books. C．Teach you how to fix screens. D．Remind you of the missing books. 3．________ affect(s) the shapes of the weather sweets. A．Colors B．Wind speed C．Temperature D．3D printers 4．Which of the following shows how a sunrise bed wakes you up? A．lights on → music on → lights brighter → music louder B．music on → music louder → lights on → lights brighter C．lights on → lights brighter → music on → music louder D．music on → lights on → music louder → lights brighter 5．What does the underlined word “it” in Sunrise Bed refer to? A．Your body. B．The bed. C．The light. D．Your room. 6．In which section of the magazine has Jane most probably found the information? A．Wonderful food.B．Future schools. C．Amazing inventions. D．Modern furniture. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了智能书包、天气糖果、日出的床三项发明。 1．细节理解题。根据“A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag.”可知，一名11岁的男孩发明了这款智能书包。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you.”可知，这款智能书包可以提醒你忘记放进书包里的书。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The shapes of the sweets are affected by wind speed.”可知，风速影响天气糖果的形状。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter.”及“soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off.”可知，日出床叫醒人的步骤是：灯先打开，然后灯光变得越来越亮，其次音乐打开，最后音乐的声音越来越大。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“The gentle light tells your body that it is morning, so it stops producing a chemical that helps you sleep.”可知，柔和的光线会告诉你的身体现在是早晨，所以身体会停止产生有助于睡眠的化学物质；能产生化学物质的是“你的身体”，故it指代“身体”。故选A。 6．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了三项发明，故在“Amazing inventions”版块可发现此文章。故选C。 【热点话题综合练习】 It happens to all of us. It is the end of the semester and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now? A disappointing report card is something that almost all students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next. The first thing to do is to talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your own (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you talk to your parents. That’s a good way to make your parents less angry. While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, and you should too! 1．What is the problem with the grades? A．Most schools evaluate students by using grades. B．We don’t always get good grades we want. C．Grades are sometimes incorrect. D．It’s important to get good grades. 2．Which of the following is not a cause of a bad report card? A．There was something wrong with the test itself. B．You didn’t take part in enough group work in class. C．You studied hard enough for the test. D．You failed to finish your homework. 3．________ is a good way to make your parents less angry. A．Telling your parents the test was too difficult for you B．Understanding all parents want their children to get good grades C．Explaining why you couldn’t complete your homework on time D．Showing your parents you have a detailed plan to improve your grades 4．The underlined words “your situation” in the text probably means “________”. A．You have been studying hard, but you still got bad grades. B．You have made a promise to change some bad behaviour. C．You had no idea about how your grades were calculated. D．You have had a detailed plan to improve your grades. 5．Why does the writer mention “successful people” in paragraph 4? A．to compare successful people with unsuccessful people B．to describe whether they had good grades or bad grades C．to encourage students to become successful like those people D．to explain that even successful people fail from time to time 6．The text above is written to________. A．encourage students to get good grades B．find excuses for bad grades C．make parents less angry D．share ways to deal with bad report cards 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要针对不理想的成绩单问题，提供了从分析原因到制定改进计划的一系列实用建议，旨在帮助学生积极应对挫折并从失败中成长。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want.”可知，问题是我们并不总是能得到我们(或我们的父母)想要的好成绩。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation in class, or a failure to complete homework?…However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes.”可知，原文提到原因包括：考试不好、课堂参与不足、未完成作业；而选项C“你学习足够努力”与原文“即使努力学习仍得低分”矛盾。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Write down the plan and have it ready when you talk to your parents. That’s a good way to make your parents less angry.”可知，写下这个计划，并在你向父母提起时准备好，这是让父母不那么生气的一个好方法。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据前文“However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes.”和“Talk to your teacher and explain your situation.”可知，此处指“努力学习但仍得低分”的情况。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, and you should too!”可知，永远记住，世界上许多最成功的人在成功之前都经历了多次失败。他们从失败中吸取了教训，你也应该如此！可推知，作者举成功人士的例子是为了说明失败是常见的，关键是从中学习。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文围绕如何处理不理想的成绩单展开，提供了具体建议。D选项“分享处理不良成绩单的方法”最贴合文章主旨。故选D。 To: margaret87 @ hotmail.com Cc: Subject: “Museums of the World” Travel Plan “Museums of the World” Travel Plan Here’s the travel plan for some unusual museums on our “Museums of the World” tour. I’ll send you our plan of the whole journey next week. The Museum of Bad Art shows what it describes as “art too bad to be ignored (忽略)”. The museum hopes to bring the worst of art to the widest possible audience. As part of the visit, we’ll see some truly terrible works of art. The Washington Banana Museum has 4,000 objects inside. They are all connected to the history of bananas. We’ll have a guided tour around the museum. We’ll learn all kinds of interesting facts. For example, bananas were first introduced to the USA in 1878 in the same exhibition as Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. The banana is now the best-selling fruit in the USA． Now onto Europe — The Hair Museum is located in a huge cave in a European country. It has 16,000 samples (样本) of people’s hair inside. You’ll have a chance to add your own hair to the collection. Later in the year, the museum curator will select 10 people who gave lots of money to the museum to attend a party. If you’re one of them, you’ll be invited to stay in his guest house. The Museu de Carrosses Funebres is a museum of funerals (葬礼). It takes a look at how local people have been transported to their funerals since the 19th century. During the tour, we’ll get a good understanding of how the local people viewed death. Note: For more information about these museums, please check our website: www.startravel.com. If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (2837 0298). 1．The Museum of Bad Art hopes to ________. A．teach people what bad art is B．collect as much bad art as possible C．enable more people to see the worst of art D．show people how different bad art is from real art 2．The underlined word “curator” in The Hair Museum probably means “the person who ________”. A．gives money to the museum B．is in charge of the museum C．works for the museum D．visits the museum 3．Which of the following sentences is TRUE? A．The Hair Museum was built in 1878 in Europe. B．The banana is a popular fruit with a great need in the USA． C．Visitors at the Hair Museum can have an experience of living in a cave. D．Bananas were introduced to the US in the same year as the telephone was invented. 4．If you are interested in local people’s view about death, you can go to visit ________. A．the Hair Museum B．the Museum of Bad Art C．the Washington Banana Museum D．the Museu de Carrosses Funebres 5．Suppose you are making a plan for visiting these unusual museums. You have questions about your departure date. You can ________. A．visit the museum in person B．write a personal letter to Margaret C．make a phone call to 2837 0298 D．check the website www.startravel.com 6．The main purpose of the material is to ________. A．help people have a better understanding of the bad art B．invite visitors to attend a party and stay in the guest house of the museum C．introduce the travel plan for some unusual museums on “Museums of the World” tour D．provide some interesting facts of some unusual objects inside different museums 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．C 6．C 【导语】本文是一封关于“世界博物馆之旅”中一些特色博物馆旅行计划的邮件。 1．细节理解题。根据“The museum hopes to bring the worst of art to the widest possible audience.”可知，这个博物馆希望把最糟糕的艺术带给尽可能多的观众，也就是让更多的人看到最糟糕的艺术。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Later in the year, the museum curator will select 10 people who gave lots of money to the museum to attend a party.”可知，博物馆的馆长会挑选10个给博物馆捐了很多钱的人参加派对，由此可推测“curator”指的是负责博物馆的人。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The banana is now the best-selling fruit in the USA.”可知，香蕉现在是美国最畅销的水果，也就是香蕉在美国很受欢迎，需求量很大。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“The Museu de Carrosses Funebres is a museum of funerals (葬礼). It takes a look at how local people have been transported to their funerals since the 19th century. During the tour, we’ll get a good understanding of how the local people viewed death.”可知，如果对当地人对死亡的看法感兴趣，可以去参观“The Museu de Carrosses Funebres”。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (2837 0298).”可知，如果对旅程有任何问题，可以打电话2837 0298。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Here’s the travel plan for some unusual museums on our ‘Museums of the World’ tour. I’ll send you our plan of the whole journey next week.”以及后文对各个博物馆的介绍可知，这篇材料的主要目的是介绍“世界博物馆之旅”中一些不寻常博物馆的旅行计划。故选C。 IC’S COOL CAMP We are working on providing the “best” memorable skating camp for all children. We provide a caring, attentive, and supportive environment for skaters to make new friends and improve their skating skills. Camp is available to skaters from beginner to advanced levels. Skaters will be broken down into groups based on their skill level for certain activities. All camp employees are Safe Sport Certified. Ages: Must be between the ages of 5 and 14 to attend PRICING Thanksgiving Full 3-Day: $195.00 Winter Break Full 4-Day: $260.00 Daily Rate: $8.00 per day Full Camp Registration includes IC’s Cool Camp T-Shirt ADD-ONS Daily Lunch: $8.00 per day Before/After Care: $15.00/ hr (1-hour before care, 2-hour after care) Private Lesson with Jr. Coach: $25.00 for 30 minutes ACTIVITIES INCLUDED 1.5 hours on the ice Group on-ice lesson with a figure skating coach Fun off-ice fitness activities Ice skating practice with friends Last-day themed performance-parents invited! WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Jacket or sweatshirt Water bottle Gloves Extra snacks REFUND (退款) POLICY No refunds after the camp has started, unless injury with a doctor’s note. CONTACT INFORMATION Have more questions on our Skating Camps? Contact our Skating Department! E-mail: Skating@AHCenterice.com Phone: (813) 803-7372 1．The camp divides skaters according to their _________. A．age B．skill level C．performance D．doctor’s note 2．An 8-year-old girl who registers for the Winter Break Full Camp with daily lunch should pay _________. A．$260 B．$268 C．$292 D．$275 3．Skaters can do the following things except _________. A．having private lessons with a camp coach B．practising ice skating with the camp friends C．asking their parents to enjoy their last show D．shaping their figure by taking on-ice lessons 4．The underlined word “advanced” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”. A．ahead of time B．out of fashion C．well prepared D．highly trained 5．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．Tom aged 12 without any experience of skating can join in the camp. B．Lucy who chooses “Daily Rate” can get IC’s Cool Camp T-Shirt. C．John needs to pay $15 if he picks up his son after two hours’ camp care. D．Kitty can get refund because she doesn’t like the skating lessons. 6．We may read the passage in the _________ part of newspaper. A．Travel B．Sport C．Advertisement D．Environment 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了IC’s Cool Camp滑冰营的相关信息，包括营地面向的人群、分组规则、费用标准、附加服务、包含的活动、所需携带物品、退款政策及联系方式等内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“Skaters will be broken down into groups based on their skill level for certain activities”可知，营地是根据滑冰者的技能水平进行分组的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Winter Break Full 4-Day: $260.00”和“Daily Lunch: $8.00 per day”，冬季假期营共4天，午餐总费用为8×4=32美元，因此总费用为260+32=292美元。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Group on-ice lesson with a figure skating coach”可知，是与花样滑冰教练一起上冰上集体课，并且由“improve their skating skills”可知冰上课的目的是提高滑冰技能，并非“塑造身材”。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“from beginner to advanced levels”可知，beginner意为“初学者”，由此可推测advanced表示“高水平的”。highly trained“训练有素的”符合语境。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“Camp is available to skaters from beginner to advanced levels.”可知，营地面向从初学者到高级水平的滑冰者，12岁无滑冰经验的Tom属于初学者，可参加营地。故选A。 6．推理判断题。本文是滑冰营的招生宣传信息，属于广告类内容，因此可能出现在报纸的Advertisement“广告”板块。故选C。 Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. IMPORTANT NOTE ◆ From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. ADMISSION ◆ Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. ◆ Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars. OPERATING HOURS ◆ Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily ◆ OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. 1．The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ________. A．China B．Singapore C．Thailand D．Malaysia 2．If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit? A．before 5 a.m. B．after 9 a.m. C．before 3 p.m. D．after 2 p.m. 3．A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A．16 Singapore dollars. B．13 Singapore dollars. C．15 Singapore dollars. D．21 Singapore dollars. 4．The underlined “canopies” in the first paragraph probably means ________. A．the highest layers of branches and leaves B．the underground root systems C．the colorful light decorations D．the strong supporting trunks 5．Which of the following statements is true? A．The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the whole city. B．Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay. C．From November 30 to December 26, visitors have to pay to visit the Supertree Grove. D．Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m. if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at the ordinary time. 6．The article probably appears in a(n) ________. A．advertisement B．travel guide C．science magazine D．novel 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇旅游景点介绍，详细说明了新加坡滨海湾花园超级树（Supertree Grove）及OCBC空中走道的开放时间、门票政策、高峰时段等信息，为游客提供实用参观指南。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段首句“...the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore.”可知，超级树位于新加坡。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“IMPORTANT NOTE”部分“Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m.”可知，无圣诞仙境票的游客需在下午3点前参观。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“ADMISSION”部分，成人票价为8新加坡元，儿童（3-12岁）为5新加坡元。一对夫妇带5岁儿子需支付：8×2 + 5 = 21新加坡元。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“provide shade in the day”可知，“canopies”需具备遮阳功能，结合“large”和“giants”的描述，可推断为树木的枝叶层。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“OPERATING HOURS”部分中“Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m.”可知，在常规时间，游客必须在晚上8点前购票进入OCBC空中步道。故选D。 6．推理判断题。全文围绕旅游景点的开放时间、门票、注意事项等实用信息展开，符合旅游指南的特征。故选B。 Mobile phones are one of the most useful inventions of the last 50 years, but not everything that is said about them is good. Mobile phones are frequently blamed (归咎) for a number of things, from thumb injuries and headaches to house fires. One theory (学说) even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees! The theory is that the bees’ navigation (导航) systems are damaged by the radiation (辐射) that is given off by mobile phones. Bees have a built-in system a bit like GPS and this helps them find their way back to their hive (蜂巢). But recently, thousands of bees have failed to find their way home. It is believed they are dying far from their hives. The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems. The important thing about bees is that most of the crops in many countries of the world continue to grow. Most crops are pollinated (投粉) by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow. Many beekeepers in America and Europe have reported losing between 50 and 70 percent of their bees. Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting (影响) him. “My business has been ruined by this,” he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty.” Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers. And we can’t manage without them. Einstein said that if all the bees disappeared, man would only live for four more years. The situation needs to be evaluated by the world’s best scientists. If the mobile phone theory is correct, we need to do something about it immediately — before it’s too late. 1．Why do some people think mobile phones are harmful to bees? A．Bees can’t pollinate crops as a result of radiation. B．Bees’ navigation system is damaged by radiation. C．Bees’ hives are damaged by radiation and bees lose their homes. D．Strong radiation from mobile phones can kill bees immediately. 2．Who were the first people to notice the problem? A．British scientists. B．American beekeepers. C．A London business owner. D．European farmers. 3．Which of the following best summarizes (归纳) the main idea of the third paragraph? A．Bees are losing their way. B．A strange idea. C．It’s time to act. D．No bees—no food. 4．Which of the following is a fact? A．Mobile phones are affecting bees’ navigation system. B．Crops have stopped growing in some countries. C．A large number of bees are disappearing. D．Mobile phones have caused many house fires. 5．The underlined word “ruin” in the third paragraph probably means ________. A．improve B．confuse C．harm D．burn 6．What can be the best title of this passage? A．Bees dying for a phone call. B．The danger of using mobile phones. C．How to better protect bees? D．A new challenge of modern technology. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了手机辐射对蜜蜂导航功能可能存在伤害，作者通过本文想警告人们手机辐射对蜜蜂的潜在危害，并呼吁人们应尽早采取行动保护蜜蜂。 1．细节理解题。根据“The theory is that the bees navigation (导航) systems are damaged by the radiation (射线) that is given off by mobile phones.”可知，蜜蜂的导航系统被手机辐射破坏，导致它们无法返回蜂巢。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems.”可知，该问题由美国养蜂人首次发现。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“Most crops are pollinated (投粉) by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow.”可知，蜜蜂消失导致农作物授粉危机，故没有蜜蜂就没有食物。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers.”可知，蜜蜂正在大量消失是事实。故选C。 5．词句猜测题。根据“Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting (影响) him.‘My business has been ruined by this,” he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty.’”可知，养蜂人Jim Piper提到40个蜂巢中有29个空了，生意遭受严重损失。因此“ruin”应指“破坏、损害”。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据“One theory (学说) even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees!”可知，全文围绕手机辐射与蜜蜂消失的关联展开。故选A。 Hello, readers! As a technology lover, I had the exciting chance to attend the launch events for both the new Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate XTs this year. After seeing them up close, I am here to share my thoughts and help you understand what makes these two phones special. It’s amazing how different they are, each with unique strengths. This comparison will focus on their design, key features, and who might benefit most from using them. Let’s dive into the details to see which one could be your next perfect device. The Apple iPhone 17 feels like a big step forward in artificial intelligence. Its new “A18 Mind” chip is designed to learn from your behavior. For instance, if it notices you always go for a run after work, it might prepare your favorite workout playlist and check the weather for you. This smart technology also manages the phone’s battery in a very smart way making it last much longer under normal use. Another key improvement is the support for 6G networks, which allows you to download large files almost instantly. The phone’s design is also sleeker, with a brighter screen that is easier to read outdoors. However, all these amazing features come with a very high price, which might be a problem for some students and young people. Additionally, while the AI is helpful, it requires sharing more personal data, which some users may worry about.   On the other hand, the Huawei Mate XTs offers a completely different experience with its revolutionary foldable screen. When unfolded, it provides a large, beautiful display that is perfect for reading digital books, watching movies, or even working on documents side-by-side. The screen is so smooth that you can hardly see the fold in the middle. Huawei also improved the camera system significantly. It performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions, capturing bright and clear photos at night or indoors. The battery life is also impressive, lasting a full day even with heavy use. While its price is still high, it is generally more affordable than the new iPhone, offering great value for a device with such a large, high-quality screen. Some users might find the folded phone a bit thick, but most agree the large screen is worth it. So, what is the conclusion? Your choice really depends on your lifestyle and what you need from a phone. The iPhone 17 acts like a thoughtful, intelligent assistant that tries to make your daily life easier. In contrast, the Huawei Mate XTs serves as a powerful and versatile (多功能的) mini-tablet that is great for entertainment and work. Both are excellent examples of modern technology moving in exciting, though different, directions. If you love Al and speed, choose the iPhone. If you prefer a big screen for fun and work, the Huawei is better. No matter which you pick, both phones show how far technology has come. 1．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this passage? A．To tell a personal experience of meeting with two phones. B．To show the common features of the two phones. C．To introduce two new phones for user’s preference. D．To suggest a lifestyle with or without a modern phone. 2．One key advantage of the iPhone 17 is ________. A．its battery that goes long B．a larger screen for people to enjoy C．the reasonable price even for students D．camera pictures in good quality 3．The word “revolutionary” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A．very old-fashioned but traditional B．completely new and changing C．somewhat supportive and beautiful D．much more convenient than before 4．Paragraph 3 probably highlights ________ of the Huawei Mate XTs. A．the screen B．the camera C．the price D．the packaging 5．What does a person mainly consider when choosing between the two new phones? A．The all-rounded functions of each. B．The working system of entertainment. C．The expectations from each for his life. D．The speed of working efficiency. 6．Where can we probably find this passage? A．In a technology company report. B．In a textbook of a science course. C．On a personal tech blog website. D．In a product advertisement in a magazine. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇个人科技测评短文，作者以亲身经历介绍并对比苹果iPhone 17与华为Mate XTs的特点，帮助读者根据需求做出选择。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Hello, readers! As a technology lover, I had the exciting chance to attend the launch events for both the new Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate XTs this year.”可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是根据用户喜好推出两款新手机。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“This smart technology also manages the phone’s battery in a very smart way making it last much longer under normal use.”可知，iPhone 17的一个关键优势是它的电池续航时间很长。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“When unfolded, it provides a large, beautiful display that is perfect for reading digital books, watching movies, or even working on documents side-by-side. The screen is so smooth that you can hardly see the fold in the middle. Huawei also improved the camera system significantly. It performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions, capturing bright and clear photos at night or indoors.”可知，这里的revolutionary是“completely new and changing”的意思。故选B。 4．段落大意题。根据“On the other hand, the Huawei Mate XTs offers a completely different experience with its revolutionary foldable screen.”可知，第3段可能突出了华为Mate XTs的屏幕。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Your choice really depends on your lifestyle and what you need from a phone.”可知，一个人在选择两款新手机时主要考虑每个人对自己生活的期望。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“Hello, readers! As a technology lover, I had the exciting chance to attend the launch events for both the new Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate XTs this year.”可知，我们可能在个人科技博客网站上找到这段文字。故选C。 Set in famous museums, these books are full of action and secrets. J. R. Silver Writes Her WorldBy Melissa Dassori J. R., who has visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City many times with her friend Violet, has a problem to solve. The events she writes about in her English homework are starting to come true. What’s going on? (Ages 8-12) The Mona Lisa VanishesBy Nicholas Day The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most popular paintings in the world, and this attractive book describes how the painting was stolen from the Louvre, a museum in Paris, France, in 1911 and later returned. (It is a true story. (Ages 10 and up) Night at the MuseumBy Leslie Goldman In this novel version (小说版本) of the award-winning (获奖的) 2006 film Night at the Museum, a guard notices that exhibits at the Museum of Natural History in New York City come to life at night. The guard shares what he’s seen with his son, who doesn’t believe him at first. (Ages 8-12) Spy School RevolutionBy Stuart Gibbs Some of this story’s best scenes appear at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D．C． Ben is trying to uncover a dangerous organization during the American Revolution (1765-1791). The trip takes him outside the museum, and maps show you where he goes. (Ages 8-12) 1．________ is trying to find out why what she writes in her homework is starting to come true. A．J. R. Silver B．Melissa Dassori C．Mona Lisa D．Nicholas Day 2．The underlined word “Vanishes” most probably means ________. A．Smiles B．Steals C．Disappears D．Describes 3．Which of the following about the book Night at the Museum is True? A．The exhibits came to life in 2006. B．The book has been made into a film. C．The background of the book is set in Paris. D．At first, the guard’s son trusts Dad’s words. 4．In Spy School Revolution, Ben is ________. A．writing a story about a spy B．visiting a famous museum C．showing where he has been D．working on a big secret (秘密) 5．Of the four books, which one is based on a real event? A．J. R. Silver Writes Her World B．The Mona Lisa Vanishes C．Night at the Museum D．Spy School Revolution 6．Where is this text most likely found? A．In a magazine. B．In a news report. C．In an encyclopedia. D．In a comic strip book. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了四本充满趣味的书，它们的主要故事都发生在博物馆。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的J. R. Silver Writes Her World和“The events she writes about in her English homework are starting to come true. ”可知，J. R. Silver在试图找出为什么她在家庭作业中写的东西开始成为现实。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most popular paintings in the world, and this attractive book describes how the painting was stolen from the Louvre, a museum in Paris, France, in 1911 and later returned.”可知，《蒙娜丽莎》这幅画被偷了，即消失了。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In this novel version (小说版本) of the award-winning (获奖的) 2006 film Night at the Museum, a guard notices that exhibits at the Museum of Natural History in New York City come to life at night.”可知，《博物馆之夜》这本书已经被拍成了电影。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Ben is trying to uncover a dangerous organization during the American Revolution (1765-1791).”可知，本正在做一个大秘密。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is a true story”可知，The Mona Lisa Vanishes是真实发生的事。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据文章介绍的四本以博物馆为背景的书，可以推测出文章最有可能出现在百科全书里。故选C。 TEENAGERS    Sign in    Sign up    START A TOPIC John posted 2 hours ago I will finish high school soon, and of course I’m thinking about the big question: what next? Maybe it’s a bit late to start thinking about this, but that’s how I am. I think I’ll do well in my exams, so maybe I’ll go to university or college to get more qualifications (证书)—but I’ve been asking myself if it’s better to just find a job and start a career (职业生涯). On the other hand, if I do go on to study further, should I do it right away or perhaps take a year off—a “gap year”? Helpful advice and ideas, please! Thanks. Amy posted 28 minutes ago Hi, John. I’m doing a gap year right now. I saved some money and went to Thailand, but after two months of “holiday”, I got bored and the money was running out. Then I found a volunteer medical organization that helps people in poor areas of the country and they let me join as a driver. Now I’m working, trying to learn Thai (I spend up to an hour a day practising with friends) and learning a lot about myself. I’ve made a decision, too—when I go home, I’m going to study medicine, to be a doctor or a nurse. So my advice? Do a gap year, but don’t just travel around—do some volunteer work somewhere. For me, it’s been life-changing. Pauline posted 1 hour ago Hi there! Here’s my advice. Do what feels right for you now, but keep an open mind and be prepared to change. Some of my friends set off to travel after school, but I didn’t have the courage. I just went to university. It was OK and I was having a good time. Then one day, an old friend from school phoned me and said he was going to start an online company and asked me to join him. I considered for a long time. Then I gave up the university course and went to work with him. It was the best thing I had ever done. I didn’t plan to leave university, but I took the chance to try something different, and I don’t regret it. 1．What is the big question John is thinking about? A．What should I do next? B．How can I finish school? C．When should I start to work? D．Which university should I go to? 2．How does John feel when he thinks about the big question? A．Excited. B．Nervous. C．Unsure. D．Unhappy. 3．Which part of Amy’s gap year experience influenced her most? A．Running out of money during the trip. B．Joining a volunteer organization. C．Practicing Thai with her friends. D．Travelling in Thailand for two months. 4．In Amy’s words, what does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．Travelling around Thailand for a year. B．Saving money before the gap year. C．Making a decision to study medicine. D．Taking on a meaningful gap year. 5．What does Pauline think is important when making decisions after leaving school? A．Being open to change. B．Earning money first. C．Following a strict plan. D．Traveling instead of studying. 6．Which advice would John probably receive from both Amy and Pauline? A．Always stick to your first plan. B．Learning a new language is key. C．Trying new things can be useful. D．Avoiding taking risks is better. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文为网络论坛帖文，主要讲述约翰在高中毕业之际纠结下一步规划，艾米和波琳分别分享自己的经历并给出建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“and of course I’m thinking about the big question: what next?”可知，约翰思考的大问题是接下来该做什么。故选A。 2．观点态度题。根据“but I’ve been asking myself if it’s better to just find a job and start a career (职业生涯). On the other hand, if I do go on to study further, should I do it right away or perhaps take a year off-a ‘gap year’?”可知，约翰对此不确定。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Then I found a volunteer medical organization...For me, it’s been life-changing.”可知，加入志愿组织对艾米影响最大。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Do a gap year, but don’t just travel around-do some volunteer work somewhere. For me, it’s been life-changing.”可知，“it”指的是有意义的间隔年。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“Do what feels right for you now, but keep an open mind and be prepared to change.”可知，波琳认为要乐于改变。故选A。 6．推理判断题。艾米建议休间隔年做志愿工作，波琳放弃大学课程尝试新工作可知，两人都认为尝试新事物有用。故选C。 Choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案） Running a marathon is not easy. It takes hard work, practice, and patience. To run a marathon, you have to run 26.2 miles on foot! 26.2 miles is the same as running the length of a football field more than 460 times. It takes most people four or five hours to finish. In 2013, the world’s fastest marathon runner finished the race in 2:03:23. Imagine running for over two hours without a break! By the age of 30, Lea Tambellini had run more than five marathons and had no plans to stop. She had always been an athlete. When she was 14 in high school, she swam on her school’s swim team and began to train for the relay race. Her mum and dad ran marathons, and when she was 22, they helped her train for her first marathon. Lea’s first marathon took place in Ohio, which was called “The Flying Pig”. “I was very nervous,” she said, “but I had my mum there, so that helped.” Running the race was hard, but the hardest part was when she ran past a cookie factory and smelled cookies at mile 18. “I just wanted to be done,” she said. “I was spent, but my mum kept me going. It was already her 15th marathon.” The word “marathon” comes from a Greek legend. In the legend, a brave soldier ran all the way from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, Greece to tell everyone the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians (波斯人). It is said that he ran the entire way without stopping—a distance equal to a modern marathon. Today, thousands of people run marathons every year. Runners train for months to get ready. To prepare for one of the marathons, Lea ran four to five times every week. On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But at weekends she ran long distances—13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles! “I don’t mind training because I get excited about working toward something. And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together. But it does take a lot of time.” Running a marathon is a great achievement. “It’s a great feeling of accomplishment and nothing feels as wonderful as reaching my goal when I cross the finish line,” Lea explained. “I can’t wait for the next one!” 1．It usually takes most people ________ hours to finish a marathon. A．two or three B．two C．four or five D． over five 2．Lea felt ________ when she ran her first marathon “The Flying Pig”. A．bored B．nervous C．excited D．tired 3．The underlined word “spent” most likely means _________. A．used money B．tired out C．passed time D．wasted energy 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lea started training for marathons when she was 14 years old. B．Lea’s parents had never run a marathon before her first race. C．The name “marathon” comes from a story about a Roman soldier. D．Lea’s weekend training runs were longer than her weekday runs. 5．From Lea’s words about training, we can infer that _________. A．she finds training boring and lonely B．she values teamwork and shared goals C．she thinks training takes too much time D．she prefers training alone to running with others 6．The main purpose of this passage is to _________. A．explain the history of marathon running B．describe how to train for a marathon properly C．tell about Lea’s marathon experiences and the meaning of marathons D．convince readers to participate in marathon races 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了马拉松运动员Lea Tambellini的经历和马拉松的历史及意义。 1．细节理解题。根据“It takes most people four or five hours to finish.”可知，完成马拉松通常需要四到五小时。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“‘I was very nervous,’ she said, ‘but I had my mum there, so that helped.’”可知，Lea在第一次跑马拉松时感到紧张。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“I was spent, but my mum kept me going”可知，Lea在比赛中后段闻到饼干香味只觉得不想跑了，但妈妈让Lea继续跑，“spent”在此处应意为“疲惫不堪”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But at weekends she ran long distances—13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles!”可知，Lea周末跑长距离，工作日跑短距离。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together.”可推知，Lea重视团队合作和共同目标。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文通过Lea的经历和马拉松的背景，既讲述她的马拉松体验，也介绍了马拉松的意义。故选C。 Have you ever shouted at your computer because it wasn’t working? Of course, your computer can’t “shout” back. But AI researchers have been working on computers that can argue and perhaps even win debates with humans. IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater. It can debate with people in front of a live audience. After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument. Testing on the system began in 2019. When it debated with Harish Natarajan, a professional debater who holds the world record for the most debate competition victories. The topic was about subsidizing preschool (资助幼儿园) and Project Debater argued to support this idea. Although Project Debater lost the debate in the end, the audience said it performed very well. Interestingly, 58 percent of the audience said that Project Debater increased their knowledge about the topic—only 20 percent said the same about Natarajan. According to Scientific American, results show that the system is able to form logical statements (有逻辑的陈述). However, ________. Their goal is to help humans make better decisions, according to Ranit Aharanoy, manager of the Project Debater team. “It can debate both sides, so it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision.” Aharanoy said. Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future. 1．According to paragraph 2, which one below is not the way of Project Debater working? A．It writes ideas that can support its own argument. B．It listens to its opponent’s arguments. C．It searches online articles. D．It debates with its opponent. 2．In the debate with Harish Natarajan in paragraph 3, Project Debater ______. A．argued to support subsidizing preschool B．won the debate in the end C．set a world debating record D．often argued against itself 3．Which of the following can be put in “______”? A．forming logical statements is not easy B．some people didn’t believe Project Debater C．they can develop better system D．winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal 4．With Project Debater, we might ______. A．make better decisions while solving problems B．never make mistakes when dealing with problems C．have fewer augments while solving problems D．lean how to form logical statements in arguments 5．The underlined word “it” refers to ? A．Project Debater team. B．The new AI system. C．The logical statement. D．The wider view. 6．What is the author’s attitude to the Project Debater? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．We don’t know. D．Negative. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了IBM科学家开发的AI辩论系统Project Debater，该系统能够与人类进行实时辩论。 1．细节理解题。根据“After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument.”可知，Project Debater会搜索在线文章并寻找支持自己论点的观点，但并未提到它会自己写观点。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The topic was about subsidizing preschool and Project Debater argued to support this idea.”可知，Project Debater支持资助幼儿园的观点。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Their goal is to help humans make better decisions”以及“winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal”可知，研究者的目标不是赢得辩论，而是帮助人类做出更好的决策。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision”可知，Project Debater可以帮助人们在解决问题时做出更好的决策。故选A。 5．词句猜测题。根据“IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater.”以及“the system is able to form logical statements…it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem”可知，“it”指代的是“the new AI system”。故选B。 6．观点态度题。根据“Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future.”以及结合全文内容可知，作者对Project Debater持积极态度。故选B。 If you’ve ever been to a Chinese restaurant, you’ve most likely received a fortune cookies at the end of your meal. Fortune cookies are small, hard golden cookies. But there’s one thing that makes them special: They’re folded (折) into a butterfly shape to create a pocket holding a “fortune”, a short message about your future. The finger-sized fortunes contain just about everything from sayings to advice. Often, they are written in both English and Chinese, and may have happy faces on them. The history of when and by whom fortune cookies are first made is a bit murky. Most people believe that they were created by a Japanese man named Makoto Hagiwara in 1914. However, many still hold the idea that they were invented by a man named David Jung, who owned a noodle company. He put passages and handed them out to jobless men near his bakery in 1918. So how did they put the fortunes inside the cookies? In fact, the process is very simple. The cookies are baked as flat circles. After the cookies are taken out of the oven, pieces of paper are folded and then put inside while the cookies are still warm and soft. As the cookies cool, they harden into shape (硬化成形). In 1974, the way of making fortune cookies changed forever. Edward Louie, the owner of a fortune cookie company, invented a machine that could place the fortune and fold the cookie. In 1980, Yong Lee created a new type of cookie machine and it could make cookies automatically (自动). It’s called the Fortune III. Now fortune cookie machines like the Kitamura FCM-8006W can make up to 8,000 cookies in an hour! In some countries, fortune cookies have been a popular culture. People create their own fortune cookies to send funny messages to friends and family-and sometimes to even propose marriage (求婚)! They are also used in some business activities for advertisements. 1．________ makes fortune cookies special on the meal table. A．The size B．The taste C．The way they are cooked D．The things inside them 2．The underlined word “murky” in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A．unclear B．funny C．boring D．strange 3．The fortunes are placed inside the cookies ________. A．when the cookies are served B．before the cookies are baked C．when the cookies are still warm D．after the cookies have cooled down 4．The first man to make fortune cookies with a machine was ________. A．David Jung B．Edward Louie C．Makoto Hagiwara D．Yong Lee 5．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________. A．the different ways of making fortune cookies B．the different advertisements for fortune cookies C．the different situations where fortune cookies can be used D．the different meanings of fortune cookies in different cultures 6．According to the passage, what can we learn about fortune cookies? A．They are part of Japanese food culture. B．They are believed to have been invented in the 20th century. C．They are made into a butterfly shape to look good. D．They are usually served in restaurants at the start of a meal. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文介绍了幸运饼干的特征、起源争议、制作过程演变及文化应用。 1．细节理解题。根据“But there’s one thing that makes them special: They’re folded into a butterfly shape to create a pocket holding a ‘fortune’...”可知，幸运饼干的特殊之处在于内部折叠的 “签语”，而非大小、味道或烹饪方式。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Most people believe that they were created by a Japanese man...However, many still hold the idea that they were invented by a man named David Jung” 可知，幸运饼干的起源存在两种不同说法，尚无定论，由此推断 “murky” 意为 “不明确的”，与 “unclear” 同义。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“pieces of paper are folded and then put inside while the cookies are still warm and soft” 可知，签语是在饼干仍温热柔软时放入的，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Edward Louie...invented a machine that could place the fortune and fold the cookie” 可知，Edward Louie是首位发明机器制作幸运饼干的人，故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据“In some countries, fortune cookies have been a popular culture.”及通读最后一段可知，此段列举了幸运饼干在 “个人社交（如求婚）” 和 “商业活动（如广告）” 中的应用场景，重点强调其使用场景的多样性，故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据“Most people believe that they were created by a Japanese man named Makoto Hagiwara in 1914.”和“He put passages and handed them out to jobless men near his bakery in 1918.”可知，此段提到发明时间为1914年或1918年，均属于20 世纪，故选B。 Winter Cover Contest—Join the Fun! Do you love drawing? If so, here’s your chance to have your artwork on the cover of our magazine The Little Explorer! We are holding our fifth annual Winter Cover Contest, and we’re looking for a creative winter-themed drawing for our December issue. Follow the steps below to enter the contest. Good luck! Step 1: Get Creative. Your artwork will be judged on creativity and how well it represents the winter theme. ● Your artwork must be in color. ● You must include a title for your drawing at the bottom of the entry form. ● If you need a new form, print one at kids.thelittleexplorer.com/activities. Step 2: Follow the Application Rules. Once you’re happy with your drawing, ask a parent or guardian to sign a consent form (同意书). They can print it from kids.thelittlexplorer.com/activities, fill it out, and sign it. To submit (递交) your entry, email the following two things to covercontest@thelittleexplorer.com: ● A digital image of your artwork; ● The signed consent form. Step 3: Meet the Deadline. The deadline to enter the contest is November 13. Finalists will be notified (通知) on November 22. The complete rules for the competition can be found at thelitleexplorer.com/covercontestrules. We can’t wait to see your amazing winter designs! 1．The cover contest is on the theme of ________. A．spring flowers B．summer fun C．autumn leaves D．winter scenes 2．The title of the drawing must be written ________. A．in the email subject line B．at the bottom of the entry form C．on the back of the artwork D．at the top of the consent form 3．The underlined word “guardian” most probably means ________. A．a friend who helps with homework B．a judge who decides contest winners C．a policeman who keeps passengers safe D．a person who protects and takes care of someone 4．The participant must submit ________ with the artwork. A．an entry form B．a handwritten description C．a signed consent form D．a video of the drawing process 5．If a participant submits the artwork on November 14, what will happen? A．The artwork will be returned. B．The artwork will never be lost. C．The artwork may not be accepted. D．The artwork will still be considered. 6．The passage is written to ________. A．sell more magazines to young artists B．look for the winner of a drawing contest C．teach kids how to win a drawing contest D．encourage children to enter a cover contest 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇是应用文。文章主要是关于《小探险家》杂志冬季封面设计比赛的通知，介绍了该杂志举办第五届年度冬季封面比赛，鼓励孩子们发挥创意，按照要求提交作品，并说明了参赛的步骤、规则和截止日期等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“We are holding our fifth annual Winter Cover Contest, and we’re looking for a creative winter-themed drawing for our December issue.”可知，封面比赛的主题是冬季场景。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“You must include a title for your drawing at the bottom of the entry form.”可知，绘画的标题必须写在参赛表格的底部。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Once you’re happy with your drawing, ask a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.”可知，让父母或“guardian”签署同意书，据此可以推断，“guardian”的职责与“parent”相近，意为“监护人”，即能保护和照顾某人的人。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“To submit your entry, email the following two things to covercontest@thelittleexplorer.com: A digital image of your artwork; The signed consent form.”可知，参赛者必须随作品提交一份已签署的同意书。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“The deadline to enter the contest is November 13.”可知，参加比赛的截止日期是11月13日；如果参赛者在11月14日提交作品，就超过了截止日期，作品可能不会被接受。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据“here’s your chance to have your artwork on the cover of our magazine The Little Explorer!”和“Follow the steps below to enter the contest. Good luck!”以及“We can’t wait to see your amazing winter designs!”等内容可知，本文是一则比赛通知，目的是鼓励孩子们参加封面比赛。故选D。 Heroes come in all ages. These young people show how small acts of bravery make a big difference. Tom, age 11, is growing out his hair for the third time to help other kids, though some kids are mean to him. “When I was five, my friend gave away hair and I thought it would be a good idea. Kids in my school and other places often made fun of me, saying I looked like a girl. Even grown-ups did. But I stuck it out. I knew why I was doing it. My hair would help provide free hairpieces to children in need. It felt good to make others happy. I learned to be strong and to stand up for my beliefs.” While boarding in the ocean on a family vacation, David, 18, noticed a mother and child struggling in deep water. The trained lifeguard jumped into action. “I saw the mom and child being pulled underwater by the strong tide (潮). I shouted, ‘Are you all right?’ The woman said no, so I swam over with my board. I was tired, but I had little time to think about it. I gave her my board and swam to the boy, who’d gone under. Waves crashed over us as we headed to shore. I don’t see myself as a hero, just lucky to be there. It reminded me how precious and unpredictable life is.” Lily, age nine, helped her family escape from a fire. “I woke up early and smelled smoke. I woke up my mom, and she shouted for everyone to get out of the house. Minutes later, the roofs collapsed! An electrical fire had started in the top of the house, and smoke alarms hadn’t gone off because the fire was above them. “I paid attention when the firefighters came to talk with us in Grade 3. That’s how I knew what to do. It’s OK to be scared, but you have to be stronger and braver than your fears.” 1．The text is a set of ________. A．opinion pieces B．real-life stories C．research reports D．humorous jokes 2．Tom decided to grow out his hair for the third time because he wanted to ________. A．look like his favorite famous star B．take his friend’s advice C．follow the latest fashion D．help provide free hairpieces for children in need 3．What did David do when he saw the mom and child struggling in the ocean? A．He called for other lifeguards to help. B．He swam over with his board and rescued them. C．He swam to a nearby boat for help. D．He watched carefully from the shore. 4．What does the word “unpredictable” mean in the context? A．calm and quiet B．unclear and hard to see C．unable to be expected D．very dangerous and harmful 5．Which of the following matches the correct order of the text? A． B． C． D． 6．The main purpose of this text is to encourage young people to ________. A．make a difference with brave and kind actions B．stay away from dangerous situations at sea C．stand up against mean kids D．learn safety lessons in childhood 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了三位不同年龄的英雄少年通过他们的小小勇敢行为带来巨大影响的故事。 1．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了三位少年的勇敢行为给他人带来了巨大影响，这都是真实的生活故事。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“My hair would help provide free hairpieces to children in need.”可知，汤姆决定第三次留长发，因为他想为有需要的孩子提供免费的假发。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“so I swam over with my board”可知，当大卫看到妈妈和孩子在海里挣扎时，他带着冲浪板游过去救了他们。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“It reminded me how precious and unpredictable life is.”并结合大卫在海上救人的经历可知，他感受到了生命的珍贵和无法预料，因此画线词意为“不可预料”，与“unable to be expected”同义。故选C。 5．细节理解题。本文第一个故事主要讲述了 11岁的汤姆为了帮助其他孩子第三次留长发的事情，第二个故事主要讲述了18岁的大卫在海上救人的事情，第三个故事主要讲述了9岁的莉莉帮助家人从火灾中逃 生的事情。与C项所给图片一一对应。故选C。 6．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了三位不同年龄的英雄少年通过他们的小小勇敢行为带来巨大影响的故事，由此推知，本文主要目的是鼓励年轻人用勇敢和善良的行动来改变世界。故选A。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 题型03 阅读理解15篇 (上海专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 组织与机构,志愿服务,说明文 2 适中 发明与创造,说明文 3 适中 意见/建议,教育,说明文 4 适中 景点/建筑,应用文 5 适中 时文/广告/布告,假日活动,应用文 6 适中 景点/建筑,时文/广告/布告,应用文 7 适中 常见动物,科普知识,说明文 8 较难 科学技术,说明文 9 较难 科普知识,应用文 10 适中 个人经历,新媒体语篇 11 适中 个人经历,竞技/比赛,记叙文 12 适中 科普知识,说明文 13 适中 食物,科普知识,说明文 14 较难 时文/广告/布告,应用文 15 适中 哲理感悟,其他人,记叙文 【中考真题练习】 Street Fun ☆Who are we? We are a sports organization called StreetFun. It was established after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. ☆________ We carry out (实施) projects which give doorstep sports and volunteering opportunities. With these projects, we have helped improve young people’s lives and have changed communities since 2008. ☆What do we offer? We have spoken to a lot of young people. We’ve discussed with them about the sports they would like to take part in. Here are the top three sports among the young people’s choices: the boys have voted for football, running and cycling; the girls have chosen similar sports, but they have voted for badminton instead of football. Most of the sports choices we offer have proved popular. ☆What do we want? We are bringing sports to your community, and we need your help. We are looking for young volunteers. We need young people to take part in our wonderful sports. We also need young people to look after and teach the children who are fond of sports. This is what you can give back to your community. So, if you are aged between 14 and 18, and would like to join us, email us at streetfun2008@abc.com. 1．What is StreetFun? A．A football club. B．A game store. C．A sports organization. D．A business company. 2．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．Where are we? B．How old are we? C．Who do we help? D．What do we do? 3．Why has StreetFun spoken to many young people? A．To invent more team sports. B．To choose where to do sports. C．To decide what sports to provide. D．To vote for the best sports player. 4．Both boys and girls have included ________ in their top three sports lists. A．football and running B．running and cycling C．badminton and cycling D．badminton and football 5．What does the underlined word “This” refer to? A．Being volunteers.B．Organizing teams. C．Playing sports. D．Sending emails. 6．The passage is written to ________. A．teach children new sports skills B．attract teenagers to join StreetFun C．ask children to give suggestions to StreetFun D．encourage teenagers to establish organizations Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner（扫描装置）are fixed in the bag. As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are affected by wind speed. The colors of the sweets are decided by temperature. The sweets act as a weather record of the day when they are made. Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company has created a “tool” —a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. The company explains, “The gentle light tells your body that it is morning, so it stops producing a chemical that helps you sleep.” 1．The smart schoolbag has been invented by ________. A．a reporter B．a schoolboy C．a university D．a company 2．What can the smart schoolbag do? A．Help you repair computers. B．Tell you when to pack books. C．Teach you how to fix screens. D．Remind you of the missing books. 3．________ affect(s) the shapes of the weather sweets. A．Colors B．Wind speed C．Temperature D．3D printers 4．Which of the following shows how a sunrise bed wakes you up? A．lights on → music on → lights brighter → music louder B．music on → music louder → lights on → lights brighter C．lights on → lights brighter → music on → music louder D．music on → lights on → music louder → lights brighter 5．What does the underlined word “it” in Sunrise Bed refer to? A．Your body. B．The bed. C．The light. D．Your room. 6．In which section of the magazine has Jane most probably found the information? A．Wonderful food.B．Future schools. C．Amazing inventions. D．Modern furniture. 【热点话题综合练习】 It happens to all of us. It is the end of the semester and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now? A disappointing report card is something that almost all students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next. The first thing to do is to talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your own (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you talk to your parents. That’s a good way to make your parents less angry. While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, and you should too! 1．What is the problem with the grades? A．Most schools evaluate students by using grades. B．We don’t always get good grades we want. C．Grades are sometimes incorrect. D．It’s important to get good grades. 2．Which of the following is not a cause of a bad report card? A．There was something wrong with the test itself. B．You didn’t take part in enough group work in class. C．You studied hard enough for the test. D．You failed to finish your homework. 3．________ is a good way to make your parents less angry. A．Telling your parents the test was too difficult for you B．Understanding all parents want their children to get good grades C．Explaining why you couldn’t complete your homework on time D．Showing your parents you have a detailed plan to improve your grades 4．The underlined words “your situation” in the text probably means “________”. A．You have been studying hard, but you still got bad grades. B．You have made a promise to change some bad behaviour. C．You had no idea about how your grades were calculated. D．You have had a detailed plan to improve your grades. 5．Why does the writer mention “successful people” in paragraph 4? A．to compare successful people with unsuccessful people B．to describe whether they had good grades or bad grades C．to encourage students to become successful like those people D．to explain that even successful people fail from time to time 6．The text above is written to________. A．encourage students to get good grades B．find excuses for bad grades C．make parents less angry D．share ways to deal with bad report cards To: margaret87 @ hotmail.com Cc: Subject: “Museums of the World” Travel Plan “Museums of the World” Travel Plan Here’s the travel plan for some unusual museums on our “Museums of the World” tour. I’ll send you our plan of the whole journey next week. The Museum of Bad Art shows what it describes as “art too bad to be ignored (忽略)”. The museum hopes to bring the worst of art to the widest possible audience. As part of the visit, we’ll see some truly terrible works of art. The Washington Banana Museum has 4,000 objects inside. They are all connected to the history of bananas. We’ll have a guided tour around the museum. We’ll learn all kinds of interesting facts. For example, bananas were first introduced to the USA in 1878 in the same exhibition as Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. The banana is now the best-selling fruit in the USA． Now onto Europe — The Hair Museum is located in a huge cave in a European country. It has 16,000 samples (样本) of people’s hair inside. You’ll have a chance to add your own hair to the collection. Later in the year, the museum curator will select 10 people who gave lots of money to the museum to attend a party. If you’re one of them, you’ll be invited to stay in his guest house. The Museu de Carrosses Funebres is a museum of funerals (葬礼). It takes a look at how local people have been transported to their funerals since the 19th century. During the tour, we’ll get a good understanding of how the local people viewed death. Note: For more information about these museums, please check our website: www.startravel.com. If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (2837 0298). 1．The Museum of Bad Art hopes to ________. A．teach people what bad art is B．collect as much bad art as possible C．enable more people to see the worst of art D．show people how different bad art is from real art 2．The underlined word “curator” in The Hair Museum probably means “the person who ________”. A．gives money to the museum B．is in charge of the museum C．works for the museum D．visits the museum 3．Which of the following sentences is TRUE? A．The Hair Museum was built in 1878 in Europe. B．The banana is a popular fruit with a great need in the USA． C．Visitors at the Hair Museum can have an experience of living in a cave. D．Bananas were introduced to the US in the same year as the telephone was invented. 4．If you are interested in local people’s view about death, you can go to visit ________. A．the Hair Museum B．the Museum of Bad Art C．the Washington Banana Museum D．the Museu de Carrosses Funebres 5．Suppose you are making a plan for visiting these unusual museums. You have questions about your departure date. You can ________. A．visit the museum in person B．write a personal letter to Margaret C．make a phone call to 2837 0298 D．check the website www.startravel.com 6．The main purpose of the material is to ________. A．help people have a better understanding of the bad art B．invite visitors to attend a party and stay in the guest house of the museum C．introduce the travel plan for some unusual museums on “Museums of the World” tour D．provide some interesting facts of some unusual objects inside different museums IC’S COOL CAMP We are working on providing the “best” memorable skating camp for all children. We provide a caring, attentive, and supportive environment for skaters to make new friends and improve their skating skills. Camp is available to skaters from beginner to advanced levels. Skaters will be broken down into groups based on their skill level for certain activities. All camp employees are Safe Sport Certified. Ages: Must be between the ages of 5 and 14 to attend PRICING Thanksgiving Full 3-Day: $195.00 Winter Break Full 4-Day: $260.00 Daily Rate: $8.00 per day Full Camp Registration includes IC’s Cool Camp T-Shirt ADD-ONS Daily Lunch: $8.00 per day Before/After Care: $15.00/ hr (1-hour before care, 2-hour after care) Private Lesson with Jr. Coach: $25.00 for 30 minutes ACTIVITIES INCLUDED 1.5 hours on the ice Group on-ice lesson with a figure skating coach Fun off-ice fitness activities Ice skating practice with friends Last-day themed performance-parents invited! WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Jacket or sweatshirt Water bottle Gloves Extra snacks REFUND (退款) POLICY No refunds after the camp has started, unless injury with a doctor’s note. CONTACT INFORMATION Have more questions on our Skating Camps? Contact our Skating Department! E-mail: Skating@AHCenterice.com Phone: (813) 803-7372 1．The camp divides skaters according to their _________. A．age B．skill level C．performance D．doctor’s note 2．An 8-year-old girl who registers for the Winter Break Full Camp with daily lunch should pay _________. A．$260 B．$268 C．$292 D．$275 3．Skaters can do the following things except _________. A．having private lessons with a camp coach B．practising ice skating with the camp friends C．asking their parents to enjoy their last show D．shaping their figure by taking on-ice lessons 4．The underlined word “advanced” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”. A．ahead of time B．out of fashion C．well prepared D．highly trained 5．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．Tom aged 12 without any experience of skating can join in the camp. B．Lucy who chooses “Daily Rate” can get IC’s Cool Camp T-Shirt. C．John needs to pay $15 if he picks up his son after two hours’ camp care. D．Kitty can get refund because she doesn’t like the skating lessons. 6．We may read the passage in the _________ part of newspaper. A．Travel B．Sport C．Advertisement D．Environment Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. IMPORTANT NOTE ◆ From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. ADMISSION ◆ Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. ◆ Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars. OPERATING HOURS ◆ Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily ◆ OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. 1．The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ________. A．China B．Singapore C．Thailand D．Malaysia 2．If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit? A．before 5 a.m. B．after 9 a.m. C．before 3 p.m. D．after 2 p.m. 3．A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A．16 Singapore dollars. B．13 Singapore dollars. C．15 Singapore dollars. D．21 Singapore dollars. 4．The underlined “canopies” in the first paragraph probably means ________. A．the highest layers of branches and leaves B．the underground root systems C．the colorful light decorations D．the strong supporting trunks 5．Which of the following statements is true? A．The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the whole city. B．Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay. C．From November 30 to December 26, visitors have to pay to visit the Supertree Grove. D．Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m. if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at the ordinary time. 6．The article probably appears in a(n) ________. A．advertisement B．travel guide C．science magazine D．novel Mobile phones are one of the most useful inventions of the last 50 years, but not everything that is said about them is good. Mobile phones are frequently blamed (归咎) for a number of things, from thumb injuries and headaches to house fires. One theory (学说) even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees! The theory is that the bees’ navigation (导航) systems are damaged by the radiation (辐射) that is given off by mobile phones. Bees have a built-in system a bit like GPS and this helps them find their way back to their hive (蜂巢). But recently, thousands of bees have failed to find their way home. It is believed they are dying far from their hives. The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems. The important thing about bees is that most of the crops in many countries of the world continue to grow. Most crops are pollinated (投粉) by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow. Many beekeepers in America and Europe have reported losing between 50 and 70 percent of their bees. Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting (影响) him. “My business has been ruined by this,” he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty.” Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers. And we can’t manage without them. Einstein said that if all the bees disappeared, man would only live for four more years. The situation needs to be evaluated by the world’s best scientists. If the mobile phone theory is correct, we need to do something about it immediately — before it’s too late. 1．Why do some people think mobile phones are harmful to bees? A．Bees can’t pollinate crops as a result of radiation. B．Bees’ navigation system is damaged by radiation. C．Bees’ hives are damaged by radiation and bees lose their homes. D．Strong radiation from mobile phones can kill bees immediately. 2．Who were the first people to notice the problem? A．British scientists. B．American beekeepers. C．A London business owner. D．European farmers. 3．Which of the following best summarizes (归纳) the main idea of the third paragraph? A．Bees are losing their way. B．A strange idea. C．It’s time to act. D．No bees—no food. 4．Which of the following is a fact? A．Mobile phones are affecting bees’ navigation system. B．Crops have stopped growing in some countries. C．A large number of bees are disappearing. D．Mobile phones have caused many house fires. 5．The underlined word “ruin” in the third paragraph probably means ________. A．improve B．confuse C．harm D．burn 6．What can be the best title of this passage? A．Bees dying for a phone call. B．The danger of using mobile phones. C．How to better protect bees? D．A new challenge of modern technology. Hello, readers! As a technology lover, I had the exciting chance to attend the launch events for both the new Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate XTs this year. After seeing them up close, I am here to share my thoughts and help you understand what makes these two phones special. It’s amazing how different they are, each with unique strengths. This comparison will focus on their design, key features, and who might benefit most from using them. Let’s dive into the details to see which one could be your next perfect device. The Apple iPhone 17 feels like a big step forward in artificial intelligence. Its new “A18 Mind” chip is designed to learn from your behavior. For instance, if it notices you always go for a run after work, it might prepare your favorite workout playlist and check the weather for you. This smart technology also manages the phone’s battery in a very smart way making it last much longer under normal use. Another key improvement is the support for 6G networks, which allows you to download large files almost instantly. The phone’s design is also sleeker, with a brighter screen that is easier to read outdoors. However, all these amazing features come with a very high price, which might be a problem for some students and young people. Additionally, while the AI is helpful, it requires sharing more personal data, which some users may worry about.   On the other hand, the Huawei Mate XTs offers a completely different experience with its revolutionary foldable screen. When unfolded, it provides a large, beautiful display that is perfect for reading digital books, watching movies, or even working on documents side-by-side. The screen is so smooth that you can hardly see the fold in the middle. Huawei also improved the camera system significantly. It performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions, capturing bright and clear photos at night or indoors. The battery life is also impressive, lasting a full day even with heavy use. While its price is still high, it is generally more affordable than the new iPhone, offering great value for a device with such a large, high-quality screen. Some users might find the folded phone a bit thick, but most agree the large screen is worth it. So, what is the conclusion? Your choice really depends on your lifestyle and what you need from a phone. The iPhone 17 acts like a thoughtful, intelligent assistant that tries to make your daily life easier. In contrast, the Huawei Mate XTs serves as a powerful and versatile (多功能的) mini-tablet that is great for entertainment and work. Both are excellent examples of modern technology moving in exciting, though different, directions. If you love Al and speed, choose the iPhone. If you prefer a big screen for fun and work, the Huawei is better. No matter which you pick, both phones show how far technology has come. 1．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this passage? A．To tell a personal experience of meeting with two phones. B．To show the common features of the two phones. C．To introduce two new phones for user’s preference. D．To suggest a lifestyle with or without a modern phone. 2．One key advantage of the iPhone 17 is ________. A．its battery that goes long B．a larger screen for people to enjoy C．the reasonable price even for students D．camera pictures in good quality 3．The word “revolutionary” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A．very old-fashioned but traditional B．completely new and changing C．somewhat supportive and beautiful D．much more convenient than before 4．Paragraph 3 probably highlights ________ of the Huawei Mate XTs. A．the screen B．the camera C．the price D．the packaging 5．What does a person mainly consider when choosing between the two new phones? A．The all-rounded functions of each. B．The working system of entertainment. C．The expectations from each for his life. D．The speed of working efficiency. 6．Where can we probably find this passage? A．In a technology company report. B．In a textbook of a science course. C．On a personal tech blog website. D．In a product advertisement in a magazine. Set in famous museums, these books are full of action and secrets. J. R. Silver Writes Her WorldBy Melissa Dassori J. R., who has visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City many times with her friend Violet, has a problem to solve. The events she writes about in her English homework are starting to come true. What’s going on? (Ages 8-12) The Mona Lisa VanishesBy Nicholas Day The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most popular paintings in the world, and this attractive book describes how the painting was stolen from the Louvre, a museum in Paris, France, in 1911 and later returned. (It is a true story. (Ages 10 and up) Night at the MuseumBy Leslie Goldman In this novel version (小说版本) of the award-winning (获奖的) 2006 film Night at the Museum, a guard notices that exhibits at the Museum of Natural History in New York City come to life at night. The guard shares what he’s seen with his son, who doesn’t believe him at first. (Ages 8-12) Spy School RevolutionBy Stuart Gibbs Some of this story’s best scenes appear at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D．C． Ben is trying to uncover a dangerous organization during the American Revolution (1765-1791). The trip takes him outside the museum, and maps show you where he goes. (Ages 8-12) 1．________ is trying to find out why what she writes in her homework is starting to come true. A．J. R. Silver B．Melissa Dassori C．Mona Lisa D．Nicholas Day 2．The underlined word “Vanishes” most probably means ________. A．Smiles B．Steals C．Disappears D．Describes 3．Which of the following about the book Night at the Museum is True? A．The exhibits came to life in 2006. B．The book has been made into a film. C．The background of the book is set in Paris. D．At first, the guard’s son trusts Dad’s words. 4．In Spy School Revolution, Ben is ________. A．writing a story about a spy B．visiting a famous museum C．showing where he has been D．working on a big secret (秘密) 5．Of the four books, which one is based on a real event? A．J. R. Silver Writes Her World B．The Mona Lisa Vanishes C．Night at the Museum D．Spy School Revolution 6．Where is this text most likely found? A．In a magazine. B．In a news report. C．In an encyclopedia. D．In a comic strip book. TEENAGERS    Sign in    Sign up    START A TOPIC John posted 2 hours ago I will finish high school soon, and of course I’m thinking about the big question: what next? Maybe it’s a bit late to start thinking about this, but that’s how I am. I think I’ll do well in my exams, so maybe I’ll go to university or college to get more qualifications (证书)—but I’ve been asking myself if it’s better to just find a job and start a career (职业生涯). On the other hand, if I do go on to study further, should I do it right away or perhaps take a year off—a “gap year”? Helpful advice and ideas, please! Thanks. Amy posted 28 minutes ago Hi, John. I’m doing a gap year right now. I saved some money and went to Thailand, but after two months of “holiday”, I got bored and the money was running out. Then I found a volunteer medical organization that helps people in poor areas of the country and they let me join as a driver. Now I’m working, trying to learn Thai (I spend up to an hour a day practising with friends) and learning a lot about myself. I’ve made a decision, too—when I go home, I’m going to study medicine, to be a doctor or a nurse. So my advice? Do a gap year, but don’t just travel around—do some volunteer work somewhere. For me, it’s been life-changing. Pauline posted 1 hour ago Hi there! Here’s my advice. Do what feels right for you now, but keep an open mind and be prepared to change. Some of my friends set off to travel after school, but I didn’t have the courage. I just went to university. It was OK and I was having a good time. Then one day, an old friend from school phoned me and said he was going to start an online company and asked me to join him. I considered for a long time. Then I gave up the university course and went to work with him. It was the best thing I had ever done. I didn’t plan to leave university, but I took the chance to try something different, and I don’t regret it. 1．What is the big question John is thinking about? A．What should I do next? B．How can I finish school? C．When should I start to work? D．Which university should I go to? 2．How does John feel when he thinks about the big question? A．Excited. B．Nervous. C．Unsure. D．Unhappy. 3．Which part of Amy’s gap year experience influenced her most? A．Running out of money during the trip. B．Joining a volunteer organization. C．Practicing Thai with her friends. D．Travelling in Thailand for two months. 4．In Amy’s words, what does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．Travelling around Thailand for a year. B．Saving money before the gap year. C．Making a decision to study medicine. D．Taking on a meaningful gap year. 5．What does Pauline think is important when making decisions after leaving school? A．Being open to change. B．Earning money first. C．Following a strict plan. D．Traveling instead of studying. 6．Which advice would John probably receive from both Amy and Pauline? A．Always stick to your first plan. B．Learning a new language is key. C．Trying new things can be useful. D．Avoiding taking risks is better. Choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案） Running a marathon is not easy. It takes hard work, practice, and patience. To run a marathon, you have to run 26.2 miles on foot! 26.2 miles is the same as running the length of a football field more than 460 times. It takes most people four or five hours to finish. In 2013, the world’s fastest marathon runner finished the race in 2:03:23. Imagine running for over two hours without a break! By the age of 30, Lea Tambellini had run more than five marathons and had no plans to stop. She had always been an athlete. When she was 14 in high school, she swam on her school’s swim team and began to train for the relay race. Her mum and dad ran marathons, and when she was 22, they helped her train for her first marathon. Lea’s first marathon took place in Ohio, which was called “The Flying Pig”. “I was very nervous,” she said, “but I had my mum there, so that helped.” Running the race was hard, but the hardest part was when she ran past a cookie factory and smelled cookies at mile 18. “I just wanted to be done,” she said. “I was spent, but my mum kept me going. It was already her 15th marathon.” The word “marathon” comes from a Greek legend. In the legend, a brave soldier ran all the way from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, Greece to tell everyone the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians (波斯人). It is said that he ran the entire way without stopping—a distance equal to a modern marathon. Today, thousands of people run marathons every year. Runners train for months to get ready. To prepare for one of the marathons, Lea ran four to five times every week. On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But at weekends she ran long distances—13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles! “I don’t mind training because I get excited about working toward something. And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together. But it does take a lot of time.” Running a marathon is a great achievement. “It’s a great feeling of accomplishment and nothing feels as wonderful as reaching my goal when I cross the finish line,” Lea explained. “I can’t wait for the next one!” 1．It usually takes most people ________ hours to finish a marathon. A．two or three B．two C．four or five D． over five 2．Lea felt ________ when she ran her first marathon “The Flying Pig”. A．bored B．nervous C．excited D．tired 3．The underlined word “spent” most likely means _________. A．used money B．tired out C．passed time D．wasted energy 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lea started training for marathons when she was 14 years old. B．Lea’s parents had never run a marathon before her first race. C．The name “marathon” comes from a story about a Roman soldier. D．Lea’s weekend training runs were longer than her weekday runs. 5．From Lea’s words about training, we can infer that _________. A．she finds training boring and lonely B．she values teamwork and shared goals C．she thinks training takes too much time D．she prefers training alone to running with others 6．The main purpose of this passage is to _________. A．explain the history of marathon running B．describe how to train for a marathon properly C．tell about Lea’s marathon experiences and the meaning of marathons D．convince readers to participate in marathon races Have you ever shouted at your computer because it wasn’t working? Of course, your computer can’t “shout” back. But AI researchers have been working on computers that can argue and perhaps even win debates with humans. IBM scientists recently published a paper in Nature about their new AI system—Project Debater. It can debate with people in front of a live audience. After listening to arguments from its opponent, the system can search around 400 million online articles in less than five minutes. And then it looks for ideas that can support its own argument. Testing on the system began in 2019. When it debated with Harish Natarajan, a professional debater who holds the world record for the most debate competition victories. The topic was about subsidizing preschool (资助幼儿园) and Project Debater argued to support this idea. Although Project Debater lost the debate in the end, the audience said it performed very well. Interestingly, 58 percent of the audience said that Project Debater increased their knowledge about the topic—only 20 percent said the same about Natarajan. According to Scientific American, results show that the system is able to form logical statements (有逻辑的陈述). However, ________. Their goal is to help humans make better decisions, according to Ranit Aharanoy, manager of the Project Debater team. “It can debate both sides, so it can very quickly help you understand both sides of the problem, thus you can have a wider view of the problem and make a more thoughtful decision.” Aharanoy said. Let’s wait and see how the Project Debater will develop in the near future. 1．According to paragraph 2, which one below is not the way of Project Debater working? A．It writes ideas that can support its own argument. B．It listens to its opponent’s arguments. C．It searches online articles. D．It debates with its opponent. 2．In the debate with Harish Natarajan in paragraph 3, Project Debater ______. A．argued to support subsidizing preschool B．won the debate in the end C．set a world debating record D．often argued against itself 3．Which of the following can be put in “______”? A．forming logical statements is not easy B．some people didn’t believe Project Debater C．they can develop better system D．winning a debate is never the researchers’ goal 4．With Project Debater, we might ______. A．make better decisions while solving problems B．never make mistakes when dealing with problems C．have fewer augments while solving problems D．lean how to form logical statements in arguments 5．The underlined word “it” refers to ? A．Project Debater team. B．The new AI system. C．The logical statement. D．The wider view. 6．What is the author’s attitude to the Project Debater? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．We don’t know. D．Negative. If you’ve ever been to a Chinese restaurant, you’ve most likely received a fortune cookies at the end of your meal. Fortune cookies are small, hard golden cookies. But there’s one thing that makes them special: They’re folded (折) into a butterfly shape to create a pocket holding a “fortune”, a short message about your future. The finger-sized fortunes contain just about everything from sayings to advice. Often, they are written in both English and Chinese, and may have happy faces on them. The history of when and by whom fortune cookies are first made is a bit murky. Most people believe that they were created by a Japanese man named Makoto Hagiwara in 1914. However, many still hold the idea that they were invented by a man named David Jung, who owned a noodle company. He put passages and handed them out to jobless men near his bakery in 1918. So how did they put the fortunes inside the cookies? In fact, the process is very simple. The cookies are baked as flat circles. After the cookies are taken out of the oven, pieces of paper are folded and then put inside while the cookies are still warm and soft. As the cookies cool, they harden into shape (硬化成形). In 1974, the way of making fortune cookies changed forever. Edward Louie, the owner of a fortune cookie company, invented a machine that could place the fortune and fold the cookie. In 1980, Yong Lee created a new type of cookie machine and it could make cookies automatically (自动). It’s called the Fortune III. Now fortune cookie machines like the Kitamura FCM-8006W can make up to 8,000 cookies in an hour! In some countries, fortune cookies have been a popular culture. People create their own fortune cookies to send funny messages to friends and family-and sometimes to even propose marriage (求婚)! They are also used in some business activities for advertisements. 1．________ makes fortune cookies special on the meal table. A．The size B．The taste C．The way they are cooked D．The things inside them 2．The underlined word “murky” in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A．unclear B．funny C．boring D．strange 3．The fortunes are placed inside the cookies ________. A．when the cookies are served B．before the cookies are baked C．when the cookies are still warm D．after the cookies have cooled down 4．The first man to make fortune cookies with a machine was ________. A．David Jung B．Edward Louie C．Makoto Hagiwara D．Yong Lee 5．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________. A．the different ways of making fortune cookies B．the different advertisements for fortune cookies C．the different situations where fortune cookies can be used D．the different meanings of fortune cookies in different cultures 6．According to the passage, what can we learn about fortune cookies? A．They are part of Japanese food culture. B．They are believed to have been invented in the 20th century. C．They are made into a butterfly shape to look good. D．They are usually served in restaurants at the start of a meal. Winter Cover Contest—Join the Fun! Do you love drawing? If so, here’s your chance to have your artwork on the cover of our magazine The Little Explorer! We are holding our fifth annual Winter Cover Contest, and we’re looking for a creative winter-themed drawing for our December issue. Follow the steps below to enter the contest. Good luck! Step 1: Get Creative. Your artwork will be judged on creativity and how well it represents the winter theme. ● Your artwork must be in color. ● You must include a title for your drawing at the bottom of the entry form. ● If you need a new form, print one at kids.thelittleexplorer.com/activities. Step 2: Follow the Application Rules. Once you’re happy with your drawing, ask a parent or guardian to sign a consent form (同意书). They can print it from kids.thelittlexplorer.com/activities, fill it out, and sign it. To submit (递交) your entry, email the following two things to covercontest@thelittleexplorer.com: ● A digital image of your artwork; ● The signed consent form. Step 3: Meet the Deadline. The deadline to enter the contest is November 13. Finalists will be notified (通知) on November 22. The complete rules for the competition can be found at thelitleexplorer.com/covercontestrules. We can’t wait to see your amazing winter designs! 1．The cover contest is on the theme of ________. A．spring flowers B．summer fun C．autumn leaves D．winter scenes 2．The title of the drawing must be written ________. A．in the email subject line B．at the bottom of the entry form C．on the back of the artwork D．at the top of the consent form 3．The underlined word “guardian” most probably means ________. A．a friend who helps with homework B．a judge who decides contest winners C．a policeman who keeps passengers safe D．a person who protects and takes care of someone 4．The participant must submit ________ with the artwork. A．an entry form B．a handwritten description C．a signed consent form D．a video of the drawing process 5．If a participant submits the artwork on November 14, what will happen? A．The artwork will be returned. B．The artwork will never be lost. C．The artwork may not be accepted. D．The artwork will still be considered. 6．The passage is written to ________. A．sell more magazines to young artists B．look for the winner of a drawing contest C．teach kids how to win a drawing contest D．encourage children to enter a cover contest Heroes come in all ages. These young people show how small acts of bravery make a big difference. Tom, age 11, is growing out his hair for the third time to help other kids, though some kids are mean to him. “When I was five, my friend gave away hair and I thought it would be a good idea. Kids in my school and other places often made fun of me, saying I looked like a girl. Even grown-ups did. But I stuck it out. I knew why I was doing it. My hair would help provide free hairpieces to children in need. It felt good to make others happy. I learned to be strong and to stand up for my beliefs.” While boarding in the ocean on a family vacation, David, 18, noticed a mother and child struggling in deep water. The trained lifeguard jumped into action. “I saw the mom and child being pulled underwater by the strong tide (潮). I shouted, ‘Are you all right?’ The woman said no, so I swam over with my board. I was tired, but I had little time to think about it. I gave her my board and swam to the boy, who’d gone under. Waves crashed over us as we headed to shore. I don’t see myself as a hero, just lucky to be there. It reminded me how precious and unpredictable life is.” Lily, age nine, helped her family escape from a fire. “I woke up early and smelled smoke. I woke up my mom, and she shouted for everyone to get out of the house. Minutes later, the roofs collapsed! An electrical fire had started in the top of the house, and smoke alarms hadn’t gone off because the fire was above them. “I paid attention when the firefighters came to talk with us in Grade 3. That’s how I knew what to do. It’s OK to be scared, but you have to be stronger and braver than your fears.” 1．The text is a set of ________. A．opinion pieces B．real-life stories C．research reports D．humorous jokes 2．Tom decided to grow out his hair for the third time because he wanted to ________. A．look like his favorite famous star B．take his friend’s advice C．follow the latest fashion D．help provide free hairpieces for children in need 3．What did David do when he saw the mom and child struggling in the ocean? A．He called for other lifeguards to help. B．He swam over with his board and rescued them. C．He swam to a nearby boat for help. D．He watched carefully from the shore. 4．What does the word “unpredictable” mean in the context? A．calm and quiet B．unclear and hard to see C．unable to be expected D．very dangerous and harmful 5．Which of the following matches the correct order of the text? A． B． C． D． 6．The main purpose of this text is to encourage young people to ________. A．make a difference with brave and kind actions B．stay away from dangerous situations at sea C．stand up against mean kids D．learn safety lessons in childhood 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $