题型03 阅读理解之记叙文15篇（广州专用）（中考典例+热点话题练）-2026年中考英语总复习（广州专用）

题型03 阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (广州专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 科学家,记叙文 2 适中 叙事忆旧,记叙文 3 适中 人与动植物,记叙文 4 适中 哲理感悟,家人和亲人,记叙文 5 适中 发明与创造,记叙文,中华文化 6 较易 寓言童话,哲理感悟,记叙文,文学名著 7 适中 哲理感悟,记叙文 8 适中 文学名著,记叙文 9 适中 情感,家人和亲人,记叙文 10 适中 学校人员,记叙文 11 较易 家庭生活,记叙文 12 适中 学习策略,记叙文 13 较易 人与动植物,记叙文 14 适中 寓言童话,记叙文 15 适中 文学家,记叙文 【中考典例】 When I was young, my father took me outside to see the stars. Once we saw a comet (彗星)! It was the first comet I’d seen but wasn’t the last. My name is Caroline Herschel. I was born in Hanover, Germany in 1750. When I was 22, I moved to England to stay with my older brother, William. He was a musician and he offered me singing lessons. I helped him with housework in return. I practiced hard and soon started singing at his concerts. Life changed when William became interested in astronomy. He read about space late into the night. Breakfast often turned into a lesson about stars. I learned a lot from him. And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes—the special tools for seeing faraway things. To make the perfect mirrors for our telescopes, we heated metals and shaped them using special molds (模具). These molds were made from strange things, like dry horse waste. I had to break it into small bits. It was dirty work, but I didn’t mind. Someone had to do it. Making the mirrors smooth was very difficult. William invented a machine to help, but he still had to work without stopping for hours once he began. He couldn’t even stop to eat, so I fed him and read stories to keep him happy and relaxed. In 1781, William discovered something fantastic—a new planet! King George was so glad that he made William his astronomer. William made a telescope just for me. And I was able to search the sky along with him. On August 1, 1786, I found something special too—a comet! I watched it carefully for one more night and discovered it was real. Now everyone is talking about my comet. They call it the Lady’s Comet. This is the first comet I’ve ever discovered, but I don’t think it will be the last. Historical Note: After Caroline discovered her first comet, King George paid her to be William’s assistant (助手). She was one of the first women astronomers to be paid for her work. She went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797. 1．Why did Caroline move to England? A．To live with her brother. B．To study at a music school. C．To sing at famous concerts. D．To look after a sick relative. 2．In what order did the following happen in Caroline’s life? a. She discovered her first comet.    b. Her brother built a telescope for her. c. Her brother became interested in space.    d. She built telescopes together with her brother. e. She got paid by King George to help with her brother’s work. A．c-d-b-a-e B．c-d-e-b-a C．c-b-d-a-e D．c-b-a-e-d 3．How many comets did Caroline discover by herself? A．One. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 4．Which of the following best describes Caroline and William’s working relationship? A．Caroline gave William more help. B．Caroline had to do all the dirty work. C．William took care of most of the work. D．They were important to each other’s success. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了德国天文学家卡罗琳·赫歇尔的生平。 1．细节理解题。根据“I moved to England to stay with my older brother, William”可知卡罗琳搬到英国是为了与哥哥同住。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Life changed when William became interested in astronomy.”可知，她的哥哥威廉对天文学产生兴趣，这是最先发生的，对应c；根据“And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes”可知，兄妹俩一起制作望远镜，对应d，排除CD；根据“In 1781...William made a telescope just for me”可知，威廉为卡罗琳制作了一台望远镜，对应b，排除B。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Historical Note: After Caroline discovered her first comet... She went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797.”可知，卡罗琳先发现1颗彗星，之后又发现7颗，总共发现8颗。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes”以及“He couldn’t even stop to eat, so I fed him and read stories to keep him happy and relaxed.”可知卡罗琳和威廉一起制造望远镜，在威廉工作时卡罗琳喂他吃饭、给他读故事，他们的工作是相互配合的，对彼此的成功都很重要。故选D。 It was going to be a long afternoon. Aunt Jen and Uncle Pete were visiting, which meant I had to play with Amy. I was mixing salt with mud (泥) in the garden. Amy was dancing around like a butterfly. Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies. “Okay, Amy,” I said. “You can help spread this salt on the mud.” She took the salt shaker. “Are you growing butterflies like plants, Simon?” “Questions again!” I shook my head. This little girl had a lot to learn—just like me at her age, when my family started planting this butterfly garden. “Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy,” I explained. “Once, a butterfly sat right here on my arm, tasting my salty sweat.” “I want a butterfly to sit on me!” cried Amy. “I want to wear it like a flower!” “Butterflies don’t grow like flowers,” I said. “They fly wherever they like.” “Aww...make them come to me,” Amy said. “They will. They love our garden’s plants, with nice leaves and juice, and this...” I said, pointing to the salty mud. “I don’t like mud,” Amy said. “See, my new pink shoes are muddy—and pink’s my favorite color!” I tried to distract her attention. “Do you know butterflies have favorite colors, too?” “Pink?” Amy asked, starting to smile again. “They like purple better, and orange,” I explained, pointing to the nearby butterfly weed with dark orange flowers. “Look, a butterfly is drinking the juice of the flowers.” I kept talking so she wouldn’t try to catch it. “Butterfly weed is a perfect host plant. Butterflies lay eggs here, which become caterpillars, then chrysalises, and finally beautiful butterflies...” As I spoke, Amy saw a big bee. “Shoo! No bees allowed!” she cried. “Hey, it’s okay. Butterflies and bees both work for flowers,” I told her. “Butterflies work?” she asked. “Yes, listen...” We stayed in the garden until sunset. Then I smelt bread and suggested, “Let’s rest in the hammock.” As we lay together, Amy noticed a butterfly leaving a flower and cried, “Simon, it’s like a flying flower!” That made me smile. We swung gently back and forth, happy just to watch all the flowers—the ones that fly and those that don’t—until Mom called us in to dinner. 1．Why did Simon mix the salt with the mud? A．To play games with Amy. B．To prepare food for butterflies. C．To make the plants grow better. D．To make it safer for Amy to dance. 2．How did Simon feel when Amy asked her first question? A．He couldn’t believe how silly Amy was. B．He was surprised at Amy’s rich imagination. C．He was a bit impatient but also very understanding. D．He was glad that Amy was curious about butterflies. 3．What does the underlined phrase “distract her attention” mean in the story? A．Clean the mud off her shoes. B．Change her mind about mud. C．Keep her away from the mud. D．Get her to forget about the mud. 4．Why did Simon feel happy at the end of the story? A．The bread for dinner smelt good. B．He enjoyed the afternoon with Amy. C．The hammock was really comfortable. D．Amy thanked him for the butterfly lesson. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了Simon和表妹Amy在花园里度过的一个下午，Simon通过向Amy解释关于蝴蝶的知识，成功转移了她对泥巴的注意力，两人一起享受了观察蝴蝶和花朵的时光。 1．细节理解题。根据“Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies.”以及“Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy”可知，Simon混合盐和泥是为了给蝴蝶准备食物，因为有些蝴蝶需要盐来保持健康。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“‘Questions again!’ I shook my head. This little girl had a lot to learn—just like me at her age, when my family started planting this butterfly garden.”可知，当Amy问第一个问题时，Simon摇了摇头，觉得她有很多要学，这表现出他有点不耐烦，但同时也表现出他很理解Amy的好奇心，愿意教她。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“‘I don’t like mud,’ Amy said. ‘See, my new pink shoes are muddy—and pink’s my favorite color!’”可知，Amy不喜欢泥巴，她的新粉色鞋子沾上了泥巴，她很不喜欢。再根据后文Simon开始谈论蝴蝶喜欢的颜色，试图转移Amy的注意力，让她不再关注泥巴。因此，“distract her attention”在这里的意思是“转移她的注意力”，让她不再注意泥巴。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“That made me smile. We swung gently back and forth, happy just to watch all the flowers—the ones that fly and those that don’t—until Mom called us in to dinner.”可知，Simon在故事结尾感到开心是因为他和Amy一起享受了一个愉快的下午，一起观察了蝴蝶和花朵。故选B。 Ffh. Ffh. Ffh! It was not just the empty nest (鸟巢) of a pewee bird as Amy had found the last five days. Amy ran home through the woods. “Mum!” she shouted. “I see birds. Two. In cave (洞穴). Beautiful!” Mum smiled. Birds! Always birds! From the moment Amy woke up in the morning to the moment she closed her eyes at night, she thought only of birds. Amy climbed straight to her attic room—her museum, she called it. Every shelf, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests, bird models and natural science books. The walls were covered with pencil and crayon drawings of many different kinds of birds, all signed “Amy in the woods.” “Are those the same birds who built the nest last year? Will they return to the cave next spring?” Amy always wondered. “I will study my cave birds. I will draw them just as they are.” Amy made up her mind. In a week, the birds were used to her. They were busy building their nest as Amy watched and drew with her pencils. Soon the dried brown nest became a soft green bed. Amy watched as two baby birds came out. She watched as the young birds flew for the first time. She began to feel a part of this small family. When the days grew shorter and the autumn air began to bite, Amy knew the birds would leave soon. But would they come back? She had to know! In bed that night, she formed a plan. The next day, when the mother and father birds were away from the nest, she tied something to one leg of each baby bird. A week later, the birds were gone. . . The days grew longer again. One morning. Amy heard a bird call, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!” She ran to the cave. Watching the way the birds flew in and out of the cave, Amy knew her friends came back. But where were last year’s babies? Did they return too? She began to search the woods near the cave, listening for their call. Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg. Amy smiled and called, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!” 1．What did Amy want to find out in the whole story? A．Where and how the birds spent winter. B．Why the birds and their babies came back. C．Whether the same birds would return. D．How she could make friends with the birds. 2．What can we learn about Amy from her museum? A．She often studied birds with her mother. B．She had rich bird-watching experiences. C．She liked drawing more than other hobbies. D．She wanted to keep her hobbies as secrets. 3．How did Amy carry out her plan in the late autumn? A．She marked each baby bird with a silver ring. B．She separated the baby birds from their parents. C．She cared for the birds and watched them grow. D．She used the birds’ language to call them back. 4．What happened to the two baby birds when the second spring came? A．They flew back and looked for their parents. B．They made their own nests under a bridge. C．They flew in and out of the cave to meet Amy. D．They returned and built nests near the cave. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个名叫Amy的小女孩对鸟类的热爱和观察，她通过在鸟腿上绑上银环来确认鸟类是否会在第二年春天返回原地筑巢的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Are those the same birds who built the nest last year? Will they return to the cave next spring?”可知，Amy想知道同样的鸟是否会回来，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Amy climbed straight to her attic room—her museum, she called it. Every shelf, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests, bird models and natural science books. The walls were covered with pencil and crayon drawings of many different kinds of birds,”可知，Amy 的阁楼房间被她称为博物馆，里面有很多鸟巢、鸟模型和自然科学书籍，墙上挂满了她画的各种鸟类的图画，这表明她有丰富的观鸟经验。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The next day, when the mother and father birds were away from the nest, she tied something to one leg of each baby bird. A week later, the birds were gone...”和最后一段“Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg.”可知，她在每只雏鸟腿上都做了一个银戒指的记号，通过观看这个标记来判断它们是否会回来，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg.”可知，Amy 发现了两只带有银环的小鸟在桥下筑巢，这表明它们在第二年春天返回并在靠近洞穴的地方筑巢，故选D。 【热点话题练习】 “You don’t understand me! I wish I had a different mother!” Jiaping shouted. Her mother replied, “I’m just trying to look out for you! Why can’t you listen?” Jiaping couldn’t stand it anymore. “I’m leaving!” she cried and rushed out. Walking through the streets, Jiaping’s strong feelings slowly gave way to a more basic need: food. She stopped near a small noodle stall (摊子), drawn by the nice smell of freshly cooked food. The stall owner noticed her. He called out with a big smile. “Would you like some noodles?” Jiaping hesitated and her cheeks turned red with shame. “I... I forgot to bring money,” she said softly. He waved her over, “Don’t worry. Come and sit down.” Full of gratitude (感激), Jiaping took a seat. Soon, a bowl of noodles was served, along with a few simple dishes. As she ate the noodles, the warmth of the food touched her. Tears began to run down. “Are you all right?” the owner asked. “I’m just...” Jiaping said. “We don’t know each other, yet you were kind enough to cook for me. But earlier today, I fought with Mum. She told me not to come back. You showed me more kindness.” The owner then said, “I only made you one bowl of noodles, and you feel so thankful. Your mother has cooked for you and cared for you for more than ten years. How could you not feel even more thankful to her?” Jiaping was surprised. A single bowl of noodles from a stranger had moved her to tears—but what about the countless meals her mother had made? She finished eating and took a deep breath. It was time to go home and say the words: Mum, I’m sorry. I was wrong. As she approached her house, she saw her mother outside with a worried look. Her face lit up when she saw Jiaping. “Ping, hurry home!” she called out. “I’ve already cooked dinner. If you don’t eat soon, it’ll get cold.” Suddenly, tears filled Jiaping’s eyes again—not from hunger or shame, but from love. 1．How does the writer start the story? A．By telling some facts. B．By introducing a doubt. C．By explaining reasons. D．By describing a fight. 2．What does the underlined word “hesitated” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．Smiled warmly. B．Left quickly. C．Stopped uncertainly. D．Jumped excitedly. 3．Which can best show the change of Jiaping’s feelings? A．annoyed→hungry→thankful→regretful→shocked B．angry→helpless→hungry→excited→peaceful C．annoyed→bored→thankful→excited→surprised D．angry→thankful→shocked→regretful→loved 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Mum, please love me again B．A bowl of noodles, a lesson in thanks C．Stranger, thank you for the food D．An angry daughter, a sad mother 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了女孩Jiaping与母亲争吵后离家，因饥饿在街边面摊得到陌生摊主的免费帮助（一碗面），后经摊主点醒，意识到应对母亲多年付出心怀感恩，最终回家的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段内容“‘You don’t understand me! I wish I had a different mother!’ Jiaping shouted... ‘I’m leaving!’ she cried and rushed out.”可知，故事开篇就是Jiaping和母亲之间直接的、带有强烈情绪的对话冲突，所以文章是通过描述一场争吵开启故事。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Jiaping hesitated and her cheeks turned red with shame. ‘I... I forgot to bring money,’ she said softly.”可知，Jiaping因没带钱而不确定地停顿，“hesitated”意为“犹豫、不确定地停下”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。Jiaping的情绪变化为：与妈妈吵架时生气（angry）→ 得到老板的面条后感激（thankful）→ 听到老板的话后惊讶（shocked）→ 意识到对妈妈的亏欠后后悔（regretful）→ 看到妈妈时感受到爱（loved），选项D符合这一变化。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，主要讲述了女孩Jiaping与母亲争吵后离家，因饥饿在街边面摊得到陌生摊主的免费帮助（一碗面），后经摊主点醒，意识到应对母亲多年付出心怀感恩，最终回家的故事。因此，B选项“一碗面，一堂感恩课”最适合做文章的标题。故选B。 The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk. It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Qin Kingdom, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Chu Kingdom, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was always thinking about the ways to improve it. One day after hunting, Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on the horse back. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?” On arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and this made him waste a lot of silk. Meng was so frustrated that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard. However, Meng never gave up but kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” fatter in the stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush pen worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water in the hole had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last. Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use brush pens in school. It makes their life more colourful and helps them better understand Chinese culture. 1．Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen? A．Because his king asked him to do so. B．Because he wanted to be an inventor. C．Because he didn’t have silk to write on. D．Because the pen brought him much trouble. 2．When did Meng think of the good idea according to Paragraph 3? A．Before hunting animals. B．When seeing the trail. C．During cleaning the hair. D．After writing a report. 3．What does the underlined word “frustrated” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Disappointed. B．Happy. C．Surprised. D．Afraid. 4．Which is the right order of improving the brush pen? a. The brush pen could write well. b. Meng tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick. c. The special water washed the oil away. d. Meng dropped the stick into a stone hole. A．b-d-a-c B．d-b-a-c C．b-d-c-a D．d-b-c-a 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是记叙文，讲述了秦朝将军蒙恬在战争中因旧笔不便，受兔子尾巴痕迹启发改良毛笔，最终成功发明实用毛笔的故事，体现了毛笔在中华文化中的重要地位。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was always thinking about the ways to improve it.”可知，蒙恬改进笔是因为旧笔带来了麻烦。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind...”可知，蒙恬是看到兔子尾巴的痕迹时想到了主意。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第4段“But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and this made him waste a lot of silk. Meng was so frustrated that he threw away his ‘invention’...”可知，“frustrated”对应“失望的”，与选项A“Disappointed”意思一致。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第4-5段：“Meng tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick”对应b；“he threw away his ‘invention’ into a stone hole in the yard”对应d；“the special water in the hole had cleaned the oil from the hair”对应c；“The brush pen worked beautifully on silk”对应a。 顺序为b-d-c-a。故选C。 It was then that the fox appeared. “Good morning,” said the fox. “Good morning,” the little prince responded politely, although when he turned around, he saw nothing. “I am right here,” the voice said, “under the apple tree.” “Who are you?” asked the little prince. “You are very pretty to look at.” “I am a fox,” said the fox. “Come and play with me,” proposed the little prince. “I am so unhappy.” “I cannot play with you,” the fox said. “I am not tamed.” “Ah! Please excuse me,” said the little prince. After a pause, he asked, “What does that mean—‘tame’?” “You do not live here,” said the fox. “What is it that you are looking for?” “I am looking for men,” the little prince answered. “What does ‘tame’ mean?” “Men,” said the fox, “they have guns and they hunt. It is very disturbing. They also raise chickens. These are their only interests. Are you looking for chickens?” “No,” said the little prince. “I am looking for friends. What does ‘tame’ mean?” The fox sat down. “It means to establish ties,” he said. “Establish ties?” “Just that,” the fox replied. “To me, you are still a little boy like a hundred thousand others. And I have no need of you. To you, I am just a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, we will need each other. To me, you will be unique in the world... To you, I will be unique in the world...” “I am beginning to understand,” said the little prince. “There is a flower... I think she has tamed me...” The fox nodded. “Or she has tamed you.” “My life is very monotonous,” the little prince said. “I have only my sheep to look after. All chickens are the same to me. And all foxes are the same to me, too. But if you tame me, my life will be filled with sunshine. I shall know the sound of a step that will be different from all the others. Your step will call me, like music, out of my burrow. And then, looking at the sky, I shall remember that I am not alone. And your hair is the color of gold. So think how wonderful it will be when you have tamed me! The grain, which is also golden, will bring me back the thought of you. And I shall love to listen to the wind in the wheat fields over there...” The fox gazed at the little prince for a long time. The little prince went back to his questions. “Please... tame me!” he said. “I am ready,” the fox said. “But you must be very patient. First you will sit down at a little distance from me—like that—in the grass. I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a little closer to me, every day, just a little...” Finally, he looked up at the sky and said softly. “But the stars are beautiful because of a flower that cannot be seen...” 1．How is the talk between the fox and the little prince presented? A．Through descriptive language. B．Through asking and answering questions. C．Through telling a story. D．Through explaining a concept. 2．What is the meaning of “tame” according to the fox? A．It means to be friends with someone. B．It means to hunt animals. C．It means to be unique in the world. D．It means to let someone be alone. 3．Why does the little prince want to tame the fox? A．Because he wants to have a friend. B．Because he is interested in the fox’s story. C．Because the fox is very pretty to look at. D．Because he likes the color of the fox’s hair. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，节选自经典哲理童话《小王子》。文章通过小王子与狐狸的对话，阐释了“驯服”的真正含义——建立彼此需要的情感联结。狐狸教会小王子，正是这种联结让彼此在世界上变得独一无二，也让生活充满意义，传递了“爱与责任源于情感羁绊”的哲理。 1．细节理解题。通读全文可知，整个章节的核心几乎完全由狐狸和小王子之间的直接对话构成。对话的主要模式是小王子反复追问“What does ‘tame’ mean?”，而狐狸通过回应、阐释逐步阐明这个概念，这是一种典型的问答模式。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据狐狸的直接定义“It means to establish ties”(意为建立联结)，结合后文“我们会彼此需要，变得独一无二”的补充说明，可知“驯服”的核心是建立情感关联，与“成为朋友”的内涵一致。故选A。 3．细节理解题。对话中，当狐狸询问小王子在寻找什么时，他明确回答：“I am looking for friends.”(我在寻找朋友)；在理解“驯服”即建立情感联结后，小王子主动请求狐狸“Please... tame me!”(请驯服我吧)。因此，他想驯服狐狸的根本动机是寻找友谊、摆脱孤独。故选A。 A father was very worried about his son, who, at 15 or 16 years old, seemed to show no signs of courage even in the face of small challenges. One day, when the son was bullied (欺凌) by a few older kids at school, he was really scared and didn’t stand up for himself, which made the father even more worried. So, the father went to see a famous boxing coach and asked him to help his son build courage. The coach agreed and said, “Leave your son with me. In three months, I promise he will be a changed person. However, you must not visit him during this time.” The father agreed and left. Three months later, the father returned to pick up his son as promised. The coach set up a friendly match between the boy and an experienced boxer to show the training results. As soon as the match began, the boy was knocked down hard. But to everyone’s surprise, he quickly got up and faced his opponent (对手) again. He was knocked down again right away, but jumped back to his feet immediately. This happened again and again. The boy was knocked down 16 times, yet each time he stood up, determined to face the challenge. The coach turned to the father and asked, “Do you think your son’s performance shows courage?” The father sighed and replied, “Coach, I never expected that after three months of training, he would still be knocked down so easily. I was just hoping to see him change a little.” The coach shook his head and said, “It’s a pity that you see it that way. You’re missing the point. You only see the falls, the superficial (表面上的) winning or losing. Don’t you see the courage of your son to get up each time? That’s true strength. A strong person isn’t someone who never falls, but someone who rises every time they do. That’s true courage.” 1．Why did the father want his son to learn boxing? A．To train him to be braver. B．To help him win the games. C．To make him learn to be responsible. D．To help him be an experienced boxer. 2．Which of the following best describes the father’s feeling about the result of the match? A．Supportive and happy. B．Proud and caring. C．Sad and disappointed. D．Impatient and angry. 3．Which of the following is the correct order of the events? a. The son was bullied but didn’t fight back. b. The father said the match result wasn’t what he expected. c. The father asked a coach to train his son. d. The coach organized a match to show the training result. e. The son kept standing up after repeated failures. A．c-a-b-d-e B．c-a-d-e-b C．a-c-b-d-e D．a-c-d-e-b 4．What lesson can we learn from the passage? A．Where there is a will, there is a way. B．Little by little, the bird builds its nest. C．All things are difficult before they are easy. D．True courage lies in rising every time we fall. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了一位父亲因儿子缺乏勇气而求助拳击教练，经过三个月训练后，儿子虽在比赛中屡次被击倒但每次都顽强站起，教练以此向父亲说明真正的勇气不在于不跌倒而在于每次跌倒后都能重新站起来。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“the father went to see a famous boxing coach and asked him to help his son build courage”可知，父亲让儿子学习拳击是为了培养他的勇气。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“The father sighed and replied, ‘Coach, I never expected that after three months of training, he would still be knocked down so easily. I was just hoping to see him change a little.’”可推知，父亲对比赛结果感到失望和伤心。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章内容“when the son was bullied (欺凌) by a few older kids at school, he was really scared and didn’t stand up for himself”，“So, the father went to see a famous boxing coach and asked him to help his son build courage.”，“The coach set up a friendly match between the boy and an experienced boxer to show the training results.”，“The boy was knocked down 16 times, yet each time he stood up, determined to face the challenge.”及“The father sighed and replied…”可知，正确的事件顺序是：儿子被欺负却不反抗(a)→父亲请教练训练儿子(c)→教练组织比赛展示训练成果(d)→儿子不断站起来(e)→父亲表示结果不如预期(b)。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文故事及教练最后说的话“A strong person isn’t someone who never falls, but someone who rises every time they do. That’s true courage.”可知，文章传达的道理是真正的勇气在于每次跌倒后都能站起来。故选D。 Once again the Captain’s will (意愿) won. Silently, the men returned to their posts. But Captain Columbus was worried because he knew in his heart that a day would come when his words would no longer help. Before that day, he would see land. Not an eye closed that night. The Captain stood on the high poop (舰楼) and with sleepless eyes he tried hard to look into the darkness ahead. Then, two hours before midnight, the miracle happened. A far-off light struck his eyes. It wavered once or twice, moving quickly on the horizon (地平线), like a fisherman’s boat on the waves. His heart hammered (砰砰直跳). But he dared not cry out, “Land!” “Your eyes are sharp, Alfredo,” he whispered to a young sailor. “Tell me what you see.” As he spoke, the light disappeared. “I see nothing.” The sailor looked into the darkness. The light reappeared. “Look out!” “Ah, yes, yes. A light! Over there!” “Quiet! Are you sure, Alfredo?” “But yes, Captain! It is gone now, yet I saw it.” Surely this was not a trick of the light! Alfredo had seen it too. Somewhere ahead in darkness were human beings and inhabited land. They stood shoulder to trembling shoulder, staring into the dark. Hour after hour passed. The sand-glass under the lantern showed that it was two o’clock in the morning. The other two ships appeared vaguely and in the east the line of the horizon was clearly seen. Then came a flash of flame (火焰). The long-awaited signal Land in sight. “Land Land” Almost immediately came the ringing cry. There in the west, green and fair, lay an island. Who can tell how Christopher Columbus felt at that moment? The long waiting was at an end. The dream had come true. 1．What made Captain Columbus worried? A．The journey was too long. B．People doubted what he said. C．There was darkness all around. D．His men were too tired to stay awake. 2．Why dared Columbus not cry out “Land” when he first saw the light? A．He wanted to wait for the other ships to confirm the light first. B．He was afraid the light was just a trick of his tired eyes. C．He did not want to wake up the men who were sleeping. D．He knew the light would disappear soon. 3．During that night, how did Captain Columbus’s feelings change? A．Worried→nervous→excited. B．Scared→curious→happy. C．Afraid→happy→excited. D．Excited→scared→happy. 4．What was Captain Columbus’s dream? A．Finding human beings in the sea. B．Being saved by other ships. C．Helping his sailors to get the light. D．Discovering the land on the horizon. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了哥伦布船队在海上航行时发现陆地的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“But Captain Columbus was worried because he knew in his heart that a day would come when his words would no longer help.”可知，哥伦布船长担心的是人们会不再相信他所说的话，也就是人们会怀疑他所说的话。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Surely this was not a trick of the light! Alfredo had seen it too.”可知，哥伦布不敢第一次看到光时就喊出“陆地”，是因为他害怕那只是他疲惫眼睛的幻觉，想确认不是幻觉后再喊。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“But Captain Columbus was worried...”，“His heart hammered (砰砰直跳).”以及“Who can tell how Christopher Columbus felt at that moment? The long waiting was at an end. The dream had come true.”可知，哥伦布船长一开始是担忧的，看到光时内心紧张激动，最后看到陆地时梦想成真很兴奋，所以感情变化是Worried→nervous→excited。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Before that day, he would see land.”以及后文他们看到陆地的描述可知，哥伦布船长的梦想是发现地平线上的陆地。故选D。 I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat there writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world. Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she’d said again, “it’s for Elizabeth.” I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. But they never happened. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”, but she lived “on the surface”. So, a gulf opened between us. As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for bringing us a happy family. I wrote to her carefully and asked her whether she could forgive me for what I had done when I was young. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came. My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her become someone I wanted her to be. Now the presence of her desk told that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside—a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded (折叠) and refolded many times. “Give me an answer,” my letter asks, “in any way you choose.” Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words. 1．The writer began to love her mother’s desk ________. A．after mother died B．before she became a writer C．when she was a child D．when mother gave it to her 2．The passage shows that ________. A．mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter B．mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done C．mother cared much about her daughter in words D．mother wrote to her daughter in careful words 3．The word “gulf” in the passage means ________. A．deep understanding between the old and the young B．different ideas between the mother and the daughter C．free talks between mother and daughter D．part of the sea going far in land 4．What did mother do with her daughter’s letter asking forgiveness? A．She had never received the letter. B．For years, she often talked about the letter. C．She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life. D．She read the letter again and again till she died. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者与母亲之间因性格差异产生的情感隔阂，以及通过母亲留下的书桌和信件最终理解母亲深沉的爱。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat there writing letters.”可知，作者对书桌的喜爱始于童年。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“I knew she loved me; she showed it in action.”、第四段“but she lived ‘on the surface’.”及后文母亲保留作者信件的行为可推知，母亲外表冷淡但内心深爱女儿。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段“I was ‘too emotional’, but she lived ‘on the surface’.”可知，作者“太感性”，而母亲“活在表面”，结合选项可推知，“gulf”应指母亲和女儿之间的不同想法。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“a one-page letter, folded (折叠) and refolded many times.”可知，作者写给母亲的那封信被反复折叠多次。由此推知，母亲反复阅读了女儿的信。故选D。 “Did you even hear my question, Lucho?” asked Mr Parra. The students at the front of the class turned round to watch the show. They were all smiling. Eva Villa had turned to watch too, but she wasn’t smiling. For a moment Eva looked straight into Lucho’s dark sad eyes and he could feel his face turning bright red. Then she turned back to the front and said something to the girl sitting next to her. The girl laughed. Mr Parra walked towards Lucho’s desk. Lucho liked Mr Parra, although he didn’t like history class. There was too much information to remember. “Maybe you could tell us what I have been talking about for the last twenty minutes, Lucho, while you were looking out of the window,” said Mr Parra. Lucho’s heart felt heavy. He had no idea what to say. He looked down at his history textbook. The page was about “The stolen past” and there was a photograph of a gold object that looked very old. Next, he looked quickly at the board and saw one of Mr Parra’s favourite things: a mind map. Every time they had to write about something for homework, Mr Parra asked them to make a mind map. The mind map had four empty circles joined by four lines to a bigger circle in the centre. In the centre circle Mr Parra had written the word “guaca”. Lucho tried to remember where he had heard the word before. They were all waiting. Lucho looked out of the window for a second and saw a little yellow bird. Yes, that was it! Guaca was a word that his grandmother had used, but what did it mean? The class was still waiting for him to speak. Suddenly he heard the little yellow bird singing in the tree outside and he opened his mouth. “We were talking about guaca, sir,” he answered. “And what is guaca, Lucho?” Mr Parra asked. “Guaca means ‘special object’. An antique object that was made by South American tribes, usually from gold, sir.” Mr Parra looked surprised. He hadn’t expected Lucho to know the answer. The girl next to Eva turned to look at Lucho again. The rest of Lucho’s classmates had lost interest. Lucho felt better, but Mr Parra hadn’t finished with him yet. “That’s correct, Lucho,” said Mr Parra. “And what is today’s homework?” Homework? Lucho hadn’t heard Mr Parra talk about homework. He looked at the mind map on the blackboard again. Outside, the bird had stopped singing. 1．What did Mr Parra draw on the blackboard? A． B． C． D． 2．When Lucho’s heart felt heavy, he probably felt a sense of ________. A．shame B．pity C．hope D．peace 3．Which is the correct order of the whole story? a. Mr Parra asked Lucho whether he had heard his question. b. Lucho looked out of the window and saw a yellow bird. c. Mr Parra walked towards Lucho’s desk. d. Mr Parra wanted Lucho to tell the whole class what the homework was. e. Lucho was looking out of the window while Mr. Parra was giving a lesson. A．a-e-c-b-d B．e-a-c-b-d C．a-c-e-d-b D．e-c-a-b-d 4．What is the best title for this story? A．A Strict Teacher B．The Yellow Bird C．A Special Object D．The Mind Map 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了在课堂上发生的一段小插曲：卢乔在历史课上走神被帕拉老师提问，凭借对祖母用语的记忆意外答对问题，却又面临作业的提问。 1．细节理解题。根据“The mind map had four empty circles joined by four lines to a bigger circle in the centre. In the centre circle Mr Parra had written the word ‘guaca’.”可知，思维导图有四个空圆圈，由四条线连接到中心的一个更大的圆圈，在中间的圆圈里，帕拉先生写下了“guaca”这个词。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Maybe you could tell us what I have been talking about for the last twenty minutes, Lucho, while you were looking out of the window,”及“Lucho’s heart felt heavy. He had no idea what to say.”可知，卢乔在老师讲课的时候，一直看着窗外，因此老师提问的时候，他感到很羞愧。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据故事情节先后顺序应为：首先卢乔在老师讲课时看窗外，对应e；然后帕拉老师问他是否听到问题，对应a；接着帕拉老师走向他的课桌，对应c，之后卢乔看窗外看到黄色小鸟，对应b；最后帕拉老师追问他作业是什么，对应d。所以顺序为e-a-c-b-d。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，卢乔在历史课上走神被老师提问后，通过黑板上的思维导图找到关键词“guaca”，并结合历史课本上关于古老金器的照片，他猜出“guaca”指的是由南美部落制作的特殊古物，从而成功化解课堂尴尬。因此“思维导图”作为贯穿全文的核心线索和叙事工具，不仅是卢乔找到答案的路线图，也是故事结尾处悬念——关于家庭作业的焦点。故选D。 Weekend Family Traditions: The Smiths’ Story Weekends are a special time for families to get together. For the Smith family—Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, 15-year-old Emma, and 12-year-old Jack—weekends have a set of traditions that they all love. Every Saturday morning, the family starts with “Breakfast Together”. Mrs. Smith makes pancakes, and everyone helps: Mr. Smith mixes the batter, Emma cuts fruits like strawberries and bananas, and Jack sets the table. “We talk about our week while eating,” Emma said. “Last Saturday, Jack told us about his soccer game, and dad shared a funny story from work. It’s a great way to start the day.” After breakfast, they do “Family Chores” together. They divide the work: Mr. Smith cleans the car, Mrs. Smith does the laundry, Emma tidies the garden, and Jack cleans his bedroom. “We used to argue about chores,” Jack said. “Now we do it together, and it’s fun. Last week, we sang songs while cleaning, and it only took 40 minutes instead of two hours!” In the afternoon, they have “Free Time Choice”. Sometimes they go to the park for a walk, sometimes they watch a movie at home, and sometimes they visit Emma’s grandma. “Grandma lives alone, so we like to take her to the supermarket or have tea with her,” Mrs. Smith said. “Last Sunday, we helped grandma plant flowers in her garden. Emma taught grandma how to take photos with her phone, and Jack played chess with her. It made grandma very happy.” Saturday evening is “Game Night”. They play board games like chess, Monopoly, or card games. “We never play video games on Game Night,” Mr. Smith said. “We want to talk and laugh together. Sometimes we argue about who wins, but it’s all in good fun.” On Sundays, they usually relax at home. Emma does her homework, Jack reads books, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith prepare for the new week. But they always have dinner together at 6 p.m. “Weekends are short,” Emma said. “But our traditions make every weekend special. They make our family feel close.” Family traditions don’t have to be big or expensive. They just need to be time for family members to share, talk, and care for each other. 1．What does the Smith family do during “Breakfast Together”? A．They talk about their week while eating. B．They eat out at a restaurant. C．They watch TV while eating. D．They do homework after eating. 2．How did the Smiths make doing chores fun? A．They paid each other for doing chores. B．They did chores alone. C．They sang songs while cleaning. D．They only did chores once a month. 3．What do the Smiths do on “Game Night”? A．They play video games. B．They play board games or card games. C．They go to the park to play. D．They watch movies together. 4．What can we know about the Smith family’s traditions? A．They are expensive and complicated. B．The children don’t like the traditions. C．They only do traditions on Sundays. D．They help the family stay close. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文通过介绍史密斯一家的周末传统活动，展现了简单的家庭传统如何增进家人间的感情。 1．细节理解题。根据“We talk about our week while eating”可知，史密斯一家在“共进早餐”时会边吃边聊一周的事情。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Last week, we sang songs while cleaning, and it only took 40 minutes instead of two hours!”可知，他们通过边唱歌边打扫的方式让做家务变得有趣。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“They play board games like chess, Monopoly, or card games”可知，在“游戏之夜”他们会玩棋盘游戏或纸牌游戏。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“They make our family feel close”和“Family traditions don’t have to be big or expensive”可知，这些传统活动帮助家人保持亲密关系，且不需要花费很多。故选D。 Li Jiaqi is a 9th grader in Shanghai. She used to struggle with Unit 1 English reading—she spent too much time on each article and still couldn’t get the main ideas. “I read every word carefully, but I always forgot what I read,” Li said. She felt sad because her hard work didn’t pay off. Then her English teacher introduced “chunk reading” to her—reading 3-4 words at a time and focusing on topic sentences. Li tried this method and used the “Sound Lab” app to practice pronunciation while reading. After two weeks, she could finish Unit 1 articles 50% faster and understand better. Chen Yu, 15, from Guangzhou, had trouble with Unit 2 festival words. He always mixed up “mooncake” and “zongzi”. His friend told him to use the “Word Link” app—making cards that connect words to pictures. For example, he linked “mooncake” to a picture of mango yogurt mooncakes and “zongzi” to a picture of chestnut zongzi. Now he remembers the words easily. Lin Min, a well-known English teacher, said, “Students need effective learning methods. Unit 1&2 are about ‘how to learn’ and ‘culture’. By combining apps with real-life festivals, students can make English learning fun and useful.” She also advised students to practice speaking by talking about festivals with foreign friends. 1．What does the underlined word “effective” mean in Paragraph 4? A．困难的 B．有效的 C．无聊的 D．昂贵的 2．How did Li Jiaqi improve her Unit 1 reading? A．By reading every word carefully. B．By using “chunk reading” and the “Sound Lab” app. C．By copying articles. D．By asking her friend for help. 3．Match the fact with each person. ① Li Jiaqi　② Chen Yu　③ Lin Min a. Used “Word Link” to remember festival words. b. Taught students effective English learning methods. c. Improved reading by “chunk reading”. A．①-c; ②-a; ③-b B．①-a; ②-c; ③-b C．①-b; ②-a; ③-c D．①-c; ②-b; ③-a 4．What can we learn from Chen Yu’s story? A．He mixed up Unit 1 grammar rules. B．The “Word Link” app helped him remember Unit 2 festival words. C．He disliked eating mango yogurt mooncakes. D．His teacher taught him to make word cards. 5．What advice did Lin Min give for English speaking practice? A．Read English articles every day. B．Use the “Write Right” app to correct grammar mistakes. C．Talk about festivals with foreign friends. D．Join a math competition to improve logic. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文通过三位学生的案例和一位教师的建议，介绍了提高英语学习效率的方法，包括“意群阅读法”、单词联想工具和结合文化实践等。 1．词句猜测题。根据第4段“Students need effective learning methods”并结合后文“fun and useful”的积极效果可知，需要有效的学习方法，“effective”应指“有效的”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第2段“Then her English teacher introduced ‘chunk reading’… and used the ‘Sound Lab’ app”可知，李佳琪通过“意群阅读法”和“‘Sound Lab’”应用程序提高阅读。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据前两段“Li Jiaqi is… ‘chunk reading’”可知，李佳琪通过“意群阅读”提高阅读能力（①-c）、第3段“Chen Yu… ‘Word Link’”可知，陈宇用“Word Link”来记单词（②-a）和第4段“Lin Min… ‘Students need effective learning methods’...She also advised students to practice speaking by talking about festivals with foreign friends.”可知，林敏教授学生有效的英语学习方法（③-b），故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第3段“His friend told him to use the ‘Word Link’ app… Now he remembers the words easily”可知，陈宇通过“Word Link”应用帮助他记忆Unit 2的节日单词。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据第4段“She also advised students to practice speaking by talking about festivals with foreign friends”可知，林老师建议通过与外国朋友交流练习口语。故选C。 One day, Jack finds a hawk (鹰) lying beside a box when walking home. One of its wings looks broken. Jack takes off his T-shirt to hold it carefully. Then he carries it home. Jack’s mum doesn’t like animals in the house, so Jack hides it in the garden shed (棚子). He secretly puts it down on the floor with his T-shirt and names it Falco. When he gets into the house, his parents get quite angry because of the missing T-shirt. Jack can’t fall asleep because he is worrying about Falco. In the early morning, Jack takes some bread to feed Falco secretly. After breakfast, Jack takes a small bowl of water for it. He finds it sitting quietly in a corner, the bread still on the floor. Jack looks at it, imagining it flying in the sky. “How can I help you return to the sky, Falco?” When Jack leaves the shed, his brother Jim is waiting outside. “What’s so interesting there?” “Nothing.” “Tell me the truth, Jack. I think you haven’t forgotten my broken rocket!” Jack tells him the truth. Jim becomes very excited. “Jim, please keep it secret. I can repair your rocket.” “My rocket isn’t important, Jack. But Falco is!” Then they decide to get help from their friend Holly who knows a lot about animals. Holly advises them to feed Falco some meat. They take the advice. Jack even digs up worms for it. Falco soon gets much better. But it still can’t fly. One morning, after watching it for a while, Holly says, “Falco is well enough to fly again!” Hearing this, they happily open the door, and watch Falco step into the sunlight slowly. Falco tries to fly in small circles, then in large ones. Suddenly, it makes a loud cry and flies away. Jack feels a bit sad, but he knows they are right. One evening, Jack and Jim are sitting in their room. Suddenly, Jack hears a familiar (熟悉的) cry from far away. It’s Falco! 1．What’s wrong with the hawk? A．It is too hungry to fly. B．It can’t get out of a box. C．One of its wings is hurt. D．One of its legs is broken. 2．What is the correct order of what happens in the story? ①digging up worms for the hawk   ②telling Jim the secret of the hawk ③ asking Holly for useful advice    ④ letting the hawk fly into the air A．①②③④ B．②③①④ C．①②④③ D．②④①③ 3．What can we know from the story? A．Holly knows little about animals. B．Jim prefers his rocket to the hawk. C．Jack’s mother likes the hawk a lot. D．Jack shows much love for the hawk. 4．What’s the main idea of the story? A．Making a plan of raising birds. B．Working together to save a hawk. C．Exploring the secret of animals. D．Finding ways to protect animals. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了Jack发现一只受伤的鹰后，与兄弟Jim和朋友Holly一起照顾并最终帮助它重返天空的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“One of its wings looks broken.”可知，鹰的一只翅膀受伤了。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，首先是“Jack tells him the truth”（Jack把养鹰的秘密告诉了 Jim），对应②“telling Jim the secret of the hawk”；接着“they decide to get help from their friend Holly who knows a lot about animals”（他们决定向了解动物的朋友Holly求助），对应③“asking Holly for useful advice”；然后“Jack even digs up worms for it”（Jack甚至为鹰挖虫子），对应①“digging up worms for the hawk”；最后 “they happily open the door... it makes a loud cry and flies away”（他们打开棚子门让鹰飞走），对应④“letting the hawk fly into the air”。故正确顺序为②③①④。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Jack takes off his T-shirt to hold it carefully.”、“He secretly puts it down on the floor with his T-shirt”、“Jack takes some bread to feed Falco secretly”等细节可知，Jack对鹰表现出极大的关爱。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，故事主要讲述了Jack、Jim和Holly共同努力救助一只受伤的鹰并帮助它重返天空的故事。故选B。 Once upon a time in a small village, there was a poor but smart boy named Tim. His family was short of money, and Tim often did small jobs to help out. At the market one day, he heard rich businessmen complain there wasn’t enough wisdom in the world. An idea hit him that he would sell wisdom. He set up a stand with a sign, “Wisdom for Sale—One Coin Each.” People laughed, but Tim continued, shouting, “Want wisdom to change your life?” A curious old man paid a coin. Tim whispered, “Never act quickly when angry. Count to ten first.” The old man nodded and left. News spread. A woman paid, and Tim told her, “To keep a secret, tell no more than one person.” One day, a proud young nobleman named Henry came to the market. He made fun of Tim’s stand, but he was also a bit interested, so he paid a coin. Tim advised, “When you have to make a hard choice, think about what will happen in the long run, not just about what you can get right now.” Henry laughed and left. Soon, Henry’s father let him pick land—a small good one by the river, or a big dry hill one. Remembering Tim’s words, he nearly chose the river land but thought, “The hill looks grander—makes me important now.” He picked the hill. As time went by, the small, good land near the river grew a lot of crops, making its owner rich. Henry’s hill land produced nothing. He couldn’t build his castle. Only then did he understand how valuable Tim’s wisdom was. Henry apologized, bought more wisdom, and changed. With his earnings, Tim helped his family, started a business. His stand became well-known, and villagers often asked for his advice. 1．Why did Tim decide to sell wisdom? A．He was bored of life and wanted to have more fun by selling wisdom. B．He was full of wisdom and wanted to show off his knowledge. C．His family told him to do that so that he could make some money. D．He heard rich businessmen complain about not having enough wisdom. 2．What made Henry choose the dry land on the hill? A．He kept Tim’s advice about thinking long-term results in his mind. B．He thought its big size would make him look more important at once. C．His father advised him to choose that piece of land which looked grander. D．He didn’t like the good land close to the river because it was small. 3．According to the passage, what’s the correct order of the following events? a. Henry chose the dry land on the hill as his gift. b. Tim set up a stand and sold wisdom for one coin each. c. The old man bought wisdom from Tim and got advice about anger. d. Henry regretted his choice and went back to Tim to buy more wisdom. e. Rich businessmen complained that there was not enough wisdom in the world. A．e, b, c, a, d B．b, e, c, a, d C．e, c, b, a, d D．b, c, e, d, a 4．What can we learn from this story? A．Wisdom can help us make better choices in life. B．Rich people usually have more wisdom than others. C．Selling wisdom is a good way to make money. D．Poor people can teach us important lessons sometimes. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了贫穷但聪明的男孩Tim，靠卖智慧帮助别人，同时也帮助了自己家庭的故事，突出智慧在生活中做出正确选择的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“At the market one day, he heard rich businessmen complain there wasn’t enough wisdom in the world. An idea hit him that he would sell wisdom.”可知，Tim决定卖智慧是因为他听到商人抱怨世界上没有足够的智慧。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第六段“Remembering Tim’s words, he nearly chose the river land but thought, ‘The hill looks grander—makes me important now.’ He picked the hill.”可知，Henry选择山上的旱地是因为他觉得这块大地能让自己立刻显得更重要。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文中：“he heard rich businessmen complain there wasn’t enough wisdom in the world”对应e；“He set up a stand with a sign, ‘Wisdom for Sale—One Coin Each.’”对应b；“A curious old man paid a coin. Tim whispered, ‘Never act quickly when angry.’”对应c；“He picked the hill.”对应a；“Only then did he understand how valuable Tim’s wisdom was. Henry apologized, bought more wisdom...”对应d。顺序为e→b→c→a→d。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“He understood how valuable Tim’s wisdom was… villagers often asked for his advice”可知，本文说明智慧能帮助人们做出更好的生活选择。故选A。 F. Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St. Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton University for a short while. In 1917 he joined the army and was sent to Alabama, where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her. His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary: “My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.” This side of Paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920. Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to spend more time on his writing. Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stories, and a play The Vegetable (1923). But his greatest, successful novel, The Great Gatsby, published in1925,  which quickly brought him praise from the literary (文学) world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security (财政保障). Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men. However, Fitzgerald’s problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first mental breakdown and went to a Swiss hospital. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934 and The Love of the Last Tycoon in 1940. While his wife was in hospital in the United States he got totally addicted to alcohol (酗酒). Fitzgerald died in 1940. 1．How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage? A．5 B．6 C．7 D．8 2．Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that ________. A．Fitzgerald was famous for writing diaries. B．Fitzgerald loved his wife deeply and felt happy. C．Fitzgerald’s wife had less influence on his writing. D．Fitzgerald didn’t live happily with his wife so he couldn’t share it with others. 3．From the passage we can learn that ________. A．The Beautiful and Damned was Fitzgerald’s first novel. B．the work The Great Gatsby made Fitzgerald rich and famous. C．Fitzgerald succeeded in reordering his life during the 1920s. D．Fitzgerald’s wife broke down more than once. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文介绍了美国小说家 F. Scott Fitzgerald 的生平经历和创作历程。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第四段和第五段内容可知，文章提到的小说有《人间天堂》，《美丽与毁灭》，《了不起的盖茨比》，《夜色温柔》和《末代大亨的情缘》，共5部。故选A。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段他日记中的内容可知，他和妻子的生活充满幸福，他对妻子感情深厚，B 选项符合题意。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“By 1930, his wife had her first mental breakdown”可知，他的妻子不止一次精神崩溃。故选D。 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 阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (广州专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 科学家,记叙文 2 适中 叙事忆旧,记叙文 3 适中 人与动植物,记叙文 4 适中 哲理感悟,家人和亲人,记叙文 5 适中 发明与创造,记叙文,中华文化 6 较易 寓言童话,哲理感悟,记叙文,文学名著 7 适中 哲理感悟,记叙文 8 适中 文学名著,记叙文 9 适中 情感,家人和亲人,记叙文 10 适中 学校人员,记叙文 11 较易 家庭生活,记叙文 12 适中 学习策略,记叙文 13 较易 人与动植物,记叙文 14 适中 寓言童话,记叙文 15 适中 文学家,记叙文 【中考典例】 When I was young, my father took me outside to see the stars. Once we saw a comet (彗星)! It was the first comet I’d seen but wasn’t the last. My name is Caroline Herschel. I was born in Hanover, Germany in 1750. When I was 22, I moved to England to stay with my older brother, William. He was a musician and he offered me singing lessons. I helped him with housework in return. I practiced hard and soon started singing at his concerts. Life changed when William became interested in astronomy. He read about space late into the night. Breakfast often turned into a lesson about stars. I learned a lot from him. And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes—the special tools for seeing faraway things. To make the perfect mirrors for our telescopes, we heated metals and shaped them using special molds (模具). These molds were made from strange things, like dry horse waste. I had to break it into small bits. It was dirty work, but I didn’t mind. Someone had to do it. Making the mirrors smooth was very difficult. William invented a machine to help, but he still had to work without stopping for hours once he began. He couldn’t even stop to eat, so I fed him and read stories to keep him happy and relaxed. In 1781, William discovered something fantastic—a new planet! King George was so glad that he made William his astronomer. William made a telescope just for me. And I was able to search the sky along with him. On August 1, 1786, I found something special too—a comet! I watched it carefully for one more night and discovered it was real. Now everyone is talking about my comet. They call it the Lady’s Comet. This is the first comet I’ve ever discovered, but I don’t think it will be the last. Historical Note: After Caroline discovered her first comet, King George paid her to be William’s assistant (助手). She was one of the first women astronomers to be paid for her work. She went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797. 1．Why did Caroline move to England? A．To live with her brother. B．To study at a music school. C．To sing at famous concerts. D．To look after a sick relative. 2．In what order did the following happen in Caroline’s life? a. She discovered her first comet.    b. Her brother built a telescope for her. c. Her brother became interested in space.    d. She built telescopes together with her brother. e. She got paid by King George to help with her brother’s work. A．c-d-b-a-e B．c-d-e-b-a C．c-b-d-a-e D．c-b-a-e-d 3．How many comets did Caroline discover by herself? A．One. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 4．Which of the following best describes Caroline and William’s working relationship? A．Caroline gave William more help. B．Caroline had to do all the dirty work. C．William took care of most of the work. D．They were important to each other’s success. It was going to be a long afternoon. Aunt Jen and Uncle Pete were visiting, which meant I had to play with Amy. I was mixing salt with mud (泥) in the garden. Amy was dancing around like a butterfly. Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies. “Okay, Amy,” I said. “You can help spread this salt on the mud.” She took the salt shaker. “Are you growing butterflies like plants, Simon?” “Questions again!” I shook my head. This little girl had a lot to learn—just like me at her age, when my family started planting this butterfly garden. “Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy,” I explained. “Once, a butterfly sat right here on my arm, tasting my salty sweat.” “I want a butterfly to sit on me!” cried Amy. “I want to wear it like a flower!” “Butterflies don’t grow like flowers,” I said. “They fly wherever they like.” “Aww...make them come to me,” Amy said. “They will. They love our garden’s plants, with nice leaves and juice, and this...” I said, pointing to the salty mud. “I don’t like mud,” Amy said. “See, my new pink shoes are muddy—and pink’s my favorite color!” I tried to distract her attention. “Do you know butterflies have favorite colors, too?” “Pink?” Amy asked, starting to smile again. “They like purple better, and orange,” I explained, pointing to the nearby butterfly weed with dark orange flowers. “Look, a butterfly is drinking the juice of the flowers.” I kept talking so she wouldn’t try to catch it. “Butterfly weed is a perfect host plant. Butterflies lay eggs here, which become caterpillars, then chrysalises, and finally beautiful butterflies...” As I spoke, Amy saw a big bee. “Shoo! No bees allowed!” she cried. “Hey, it’s okay. Butterflies and bees both work for flowers,” I told her. “Butterflies work?” she asked. “Yes, listen...” We stayed in the garden until sunset. Then I smelt bread and suggested, “Let’s rest in the hammock.” As we lay together, Amy noticed a butterfly leaving a flower and cried, “Simon, it’s like a flying flower!” That made me smile. We swung gently back and forth, happy just to watch all the flowers—the ones that fly and those that don’t—until Mom called us in to dinner. 1．Why did Simon mix the salt with the mud? A．To play games with Amy. B．To prepare food for butterflies. C．To make the plants grow better. D．To make it safer for Amy to dance. 2．How did Simon feel when Amy asked her first question? A．He couldn’t believe how silly Amy was. B．He was surprised at Amy’s rich imagination. C．He was a bit impatient but also very understanding. D．He was glad that Amy was curious about butterflies. 3．What does the underlined phrase “distract her attention” mean in the story? A．Clean the mud off her shoes. B．Change her mind about mud. C．Keep her away from the mud. D．Get her to forget about the mud. 4．Why did Simon feel happy at the end of the story? A．The bread for dinner smelt good. B．He enjoyed the afternoon with Amy. C．The hammock was really comfortable. D．Amy thanked him for the butterfly lesson. Ffh. Ffh. Ffh! It was not just the empty nest (鸟巢) of a pewee bird as Amy had found the last five days. Amy ran home through the woods. “Mum!” she shouted. “I see birds. Two. In cave (洞穴). Beautiful!” Mum smiled. Birds! Always birds! From the moment Amy woke up in the morning to the moment she closed her eyes at night, she thought only of birds. Amy climbed straight to her attic room—her museum, she called it. Every shelf, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests, bird models and natural science books. The walls were covered with pencil and crayon drawings of many different kinds of birds, all signed “Amy in the woods.” “Are those the same birds who built the nest last year? Will they return to the cave next spring?” Amy always wondered. “I will study my cave birds. I will draw them just as they are.” Amy made up her mind. In a week, the birds were used to her. They were busy building their nest as Amy watched and drew with her pencils. Soon the dried brown nest became a soft green bed. Amy watched as two baby birds came out. She watched as the young birds flew for the first time. She began to feel a part of this small family. When the days grew shorter and the autumn air began to bite, Amy knew the birds would leave soon. But would they come back? She had to know! In bed that night, she formed a plan. The next day, when the mother and father birds were away from the nest, she tied something to one leg of each baby bird. A week later, the birds were gone. . . The days grew longer again. One morning. Amy heard a bird call, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!” She ran to the cave. Watching the way the birds flew in and out of the cave, Amy knew her friends came back. But where were last year’s babies? Did they return too? She began to search the woods near the cave, listening for their call. Inside a little house, she found two birds building a nest. One wore a silver ring around its leg. Up the small river, under a bridge, she found two more nesting birds. And one wore a silver ring around its leg. Amy smiled and called, “Fee-bee! Fee-bee!” 1．What did Amy want to find out in the whole story? A．Where and how the birds spent winter. B．Why the birds and their babies came back. C．Whether the same birds would return. D．How she could make friends with the birds. 2．What can we learn about Amy from her museum? A．She often studied birds with her mother. B．She had rich bird-watching experiences. C．She liked drawing more than other hobbies. D．She wanted to keep her hobbies as secrets. 3．How did Amy carry out her plan in the late autumn? A．She marked each baby bird with a silver ring. B．She separated the baby birds from their parents. C．She cared for the birds and watched them grow. D．She used the birds’ language to call them back. 4．What happened to the two baby birds when the second spring came? A．They flew back and looked for their parents. B．They made their own nests under a bridge. C．They flew in and out of the cave to meet Amy. D．They returned and built nests near the cave. 【热点话题练习】 “You don’t understand me! I wish I had a different mother!” Jiaping shouted. Her mother replied, “I’m just trying to look out for you! Why can’t you listen?” Jiaping couldn’t stand it anymore. “I’m leaving!” she cried and rushed out. Walking through the streets, Jiaping’s strong feelings slowly gave way to a more basic need: food. She stopped near a small noodle stall (摊子), drawn by the nice smell of freshly cooked food. The stall owner noticed her. He called out with a big smile. “Would you like some noodles?” Jiaping hesitated and her cheeks turned red with shame. “I... I forgot to bring money,” she said softly. He waved her over, “Don’t worry. Come and sit down.” Full of gratitude (感激), Jiaping took a seat. Soon, a bowl of noodles was served, along with a few simple dishes. As she ate the noodles, the warmth of the food touched her. Tears began to run down. “Are you all right?” the owner asked. “I’m just...” Jiaping said. “We don’t know each other, yet you were kind enough to cook for me. But earlier today, I fought with Mum. She told me not to come back. You showed me more kindness.” The owner then said, “I only made you one bowl of noodles, and you feel so thankful. Your mother has cooked for you and cared for you for more than ten years. How could you not feel even more thankful to her?” Jiaping was surprised. A single bowl of noodles from a stranger had moved her to tears—but what about the countless meals her mother had made? She finished eating and took a deep breath. It was time to go home and say the words: Mum, I’m sorry. I was wrong. As she approached her house, she saw her mother outside with a worried look. Her face lit up when she saw Jiaping. “Ping, hurry home!” she called out. “I’ve already cooked dinner. If you don’t eat soon, it’ll get cold.” Suddenly, tears filled Jiaping’s eyes again—not from hunger or shame, but from love. 1．How does the writer start the story? A．By telling some facts. B．By introducing a doubt. C．By explaining reasons. D．By describing a fight. 2．What does the underlined word “hesitated” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．Smiled warmly. B．Left quickly. C．Stopped uncertainly. D．Jumped excitedly. 3．Which can best show the change of Jiaping’s feelings? A．annoyed→hungry→thankful→regretful→shocked B．angry→helpless→hungry→excited→peaceful C．annoyed→bored→thankful→excited→surprised D．angry→thankful→shocked→regretful→loved 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Mum, please love me again B．A bowl of noodles, a lesson in thanks C．Stranger, thank you for the food D．An angry daughter, a sad mother The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk. It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Qin Kingdom, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Chu Kingdom, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was always thinking about the ways to improve it. One day after hunting, Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on the horse back. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?” On arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and this made him waste a lot of silk. Meng was so frustrated that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard. However, Meng never gave up but kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” fatter in the stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush pen worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water in the hole had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last. Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use brush pens in school. It makes their life more colourful and helps them better understand Chinese culture. 1．Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen? A．Because his king asked him to do so. B．Because he wanted to be an inventor. C．Because he didn’t have silk to write on. D．Because the pen brought him much trouble. 2．When did Meng think of the good idea according to Paragraph 3? A．Before hunting animals. B．When seeing the trail. C．During cleaning the hair. D．After writing a report. 3．What does the underlined word “frustrated” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Disappointed. B．Happy. C．Surprised. D．Afraid. 4．Which is the right order of improving the brush pen? a. The brush pen could write well. b. Meng tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick. c. The special water washed the oil away. d. Meng dropped the stick into a stone hole. A．b-d-a-c B．d-b-a-c C．b-d-c-a D．d-b-c-a It was then that the fox appeared. “Good morning,” said the fox. “Good morning,” the little prince responded politely, although when he turned around, he saw nothing. “I am right here,” the voice said, “under the apple tree.” “Who are you?” asked the little prince. “You are very pretty to look at.” “I am a fox,” said the fox. “Come and play with me,” proposed the little prince. “I am so unhappy.” “I cannot play with you,” the fox said. “I am not tamed.” “Ah! Please excuse me,” said the little prince. After a pause, he asked, “What does that mean—‘tame’?” “You do not live here,” said the fox. “What is it that you are looking for?” “I am looking for men,” the little prince answered. “What does ‘tame’ mean?” “Men,” said the fox, “they have guns and they hunt. It is very disturbing. They also raise chickens. These are their only interests. Are you looking for chickens?” “No,” said the little prince. “I am looking for friends. What does ‘tame’ mean?” The fox sat down. “It means to establish ties,” he said. “Establish ties?” “Just that,” the fox replied. “To me, you are still a little boy like a hundred thousand others. And I have no need of you. To you, I am just a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, we will need each other. To me, you will be unique in the world... To you, I will be unique in the world...” “I am beginning to understand,” said the little prince. “There is a flower... I think she has tamed me...” The fox nodded. “Or she has tamed you.” “My life is very monotonous,” the little prince said. “I have only my sheep to look after. All chickens are the same to me. And all foxes are the same to me, too. But if you tame me, my life will be filled with sunshine. I shall know the sound of a step that will be different from all the others. Your step will call me, like music, out of my burrow. And then, looking at the sky, I shall remember that I am not alone. And your hair is the color of gold. So think how wonderful it will be when you have tamed me! The grain, which is also golden, will bring me back the thought of you. And I shall love to listen to the wind in the wheat fields over there...” The fox gazed at the little prince for a long time. The little prince went back to his questions. “Please... tame me!” he said. “I am ready,” the fox said. “But you must be very patient. First you will sit down at a little distance from me—like that—in the grass. I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a little closer to me, every day, just a little...” Finally, he looked up at the sky and said softly. “But the stars are beautiful because of a flower that cannot be seen...” 1．How is the talk between the fox and the little prince presented? A．Through descriptive language. B．Through asking and answering questions. C．Through telling a story. D．Through explaining a concept. 2．What is the meaning of “tame” according to the fox? A．It means to be friends with someone. B．It means to hunt animals. C．It means to be unique in the world. D．It means to let someone be alone. 3．Why does the little prince want to tame the fox? A．Because he wants to have a friend. B．Because he is interested in the fox’s story. C．Because the fox is very pretty to look at. D．Because he likes the color of the fox’s hair. A father was very worried about his son, who, at 15 or 16 years old, seemed to show no signs of courage even in the face of small challenges. One day, when the son was bullied (欺凌) by a few older kids at school, he was really scared and didn’t stand up for himself, which made the father even more worried. So, the father went to see a famous boxing coach and asked him to help his son build courage. The coach agreed and said, “Leave your son with me. In three months, I promise he will be a changed person. However, you must not visit him during this time.” The father agreed and left. Three months later, the father returned to pick up his son as promised. The coach set up a friendly match between the boy and an experienced boxer to show the training results. As soon as the match began, the boy was knocked down hard. But to everyone’s surprise, he quickly got up and faced his opponent (对手) again. He was knocked down again right away, but jumped back to his feet immediately. This happened again and again. The boy was knocked down 16 times, yet each time he stood up, determined to face the challenge. The coach turned to the father and asked, “Do you think your son’s performance shows courage?” The father sighed and replied, “Coach, I never expected that after three months of training, he would still be knocked down so easily. I was just hoping to see him change a little.” The coach shook his head and said, “It’s a pity that you see it that way. You’re missing the point. You only see the falls, the superficial (表面上的) winning or losing. Don’t you see the courage of your son to get up each time? That’s true strength. A strong person isn’t someone who never falls, but someone who rises every time they do. That’s true courage.” 1．Why did the father want his son to learn boxing? A．To train him to be braver. B．To help him win the games. C．To make him learn to be responsible. D．To help him be an experienced boxer. 2．Which of the following best describes the father’s feeling about the result of the match? A．Supportive and happy. B．Proud and caring. C．Sad and disappointed. D．Impatient and angry. 3．Which of the following is the correct order of the events? a. The son was bullied but didn’t fight back. b. The father said the match result wasn’t what he expected. c. The father asked a coach to train his son. d. The coach organized a match to show the training result. e. The son kept standing up after repeated failures. A．c-a-b-d-e B．c-a-d-e-b C．a-c-b-d-e D．a-c-d-e-b 4．What lesson can we learn from the passage? A．Where there is a will, there is a way. B．Little by little, the bird builds its nest. C．All things are difficult before they are easy. D．True courage lies in rising every time we fall. Once again the Captain’s will (意愿) won. Silently, the men returned to their posts. But Captain Columbus was worried because he knew in his heart that a day would come when his words would no longer help. Before that day, he would see land. Not an eye closed that night. The Captain stood on the high poop (舰楼) and with sleepless eyes he tried hard to look into the darkness ahead. Then, two hours before midnight, the miracle happened. A far-off light struck his eyes. It wavered once or twice, moving quickly on the horizon (地平线), like a fisherman’s boat on the waves. His heart hammered (砰砰直跳). But he dared not cry out, “Land!” “Your eyes are sharp, Alfredo,” he whispered to a young sailor. “Tell me what you see.” As he spoke, the light disappeared. “I see nothing.” The sailor looked into the darkness. The light reappeared. “Look out!” “Ah, yes, yes. A light! Over there!” “Quiet! Are you sure, Alfredo?” “But yes, Captain! It is gone now, yet I saw it.” Surely this was not a trick of the light! Alfredo had seen it too. Somewhere ahead in darkness were human beings and inhabited land. They stood shoulder to trembling shoulder, staring into the dark. Hour after hour passed. The sand-glass under the lantern showed that it was two o’clock in the morning. The other two ships appeared vaguely and in the east the line of the horizon was clearly seen. Then came a flash of flame (火焰). The long-awaited signal Land in sight. “Land Land” Almost immediately came the ringing cry. There in the west, green and fair, lay an island. Who can tell how Christopher Columbus felt at that moment? The long waiting was at an end. The dream had come true. 1．What made Captain Columbus worried? A．The journey was too long. B．People doubted what he said. C．There was darkness all around. D．His men were too tired to stay awake. 2．Why dared Columbus not cry out “Land” when he first saw the light? A．He wanted to wait for the other ships to confirm the light first. B．He was afraid the light was just a trick of his tired eyes. C．He did not want to wake up the men who were sleeping. D．He knew the light would disappear soon. 3．During that night, how did Captain Columbus’s feelings change? A．Worried→nervous→excited. B．Scared→curious→happy. C．Afraid→happy→excited. D．Excited→scared→happy. 4．What was Captain Columbus’s dream? A．Finding human beings in the sea. B．Being saved by other ships. C．Helping his sailors to get the light. D．Discovering the land on the horizon. I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat there writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world. Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she’d said again, “it’s for Elizabeth.” I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. But they never happened. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”, but she lived “on the surface”. So, a gulf opened between us. As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for bringing us a happy family. I wrote to her carefully and asked her whether she could forgive me for what I had done when I was young. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came. My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her become someone I wanted her to be. Now the presence of her desk told that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside—a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded (折叠) and refolded many times. “Give me an answer,” my letter asks, “in any way you choose.” Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words. 1．The writer began to love her mother’s desk ________. A．after mother died B．before she became a writer C．when she was a child D．when mother gave it to her 2．The passage shows that ________. A．mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter B．mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done C．mother cared much about her daughter in words D．mother wrote to her daughter in careful words 3．The word “gulf” in the passage means ________. A．deep understanding between the old and the young B．different ideas between the mother and the daughter C．free talks between mother and daughter D．part of the sea going far in land 4．What did mother do with her daughter’s letter asking forgiveness? A．She had never received the letter. B．For years, she often talked about the letter. C．She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life. D．She read the letter again and again till she died. “Did you even hear my question, Lucho?” asked Mr Parra. The students at the front of the class turned round to watch the show. They were all smiling. Eva Villa had turned to watch too, but she wasn’t smiling. For a moment Eva looked straight into Lucho’s dark sad eyes and he could feel his face turning bright red. Then she turned back to the front and said something to the girl sitting next to her. The girl laughed. Mr Parra walked towards Lucho’s desk. Lucho liked Mr Parra, although he didn’t like history class. There was too much information to remember. “Maybe you could tell us what I have been talking about for the last twenty minutes, Lucho, while you were looking out of the window,” said Mr Parra. Lucho’s heart felt heavy. He had no idea what to say. He looked down at his history textbook. The page was about “The stolen past” and there was a photograph of a gold object that looked very old. Next, he looked quickly at the board and saw one of Mr Parra’s favourite things: a mind map. Every time they had to write about something for homework, Mr Parra asked them to make a mind map. The mind map had four empty circles joined by four lines to a bigger circle in the centre. In the centre circle Mr Parra had written the word “guaca”. Lucho tried to remember where he had heard the word before. They were all waiting. Lucho looked out of the window for a second and saw a little yellow bird. Yes, that was it! Guaca was a word that his grandmother had used, but what did it mean? The class was still waiting for him to speak. Suddenly he heard the little yellow bird singing in the tree outside and he opened his mouth. “We were talking about guaca, sir,” he answered. “And what is guaca, Lucho?” Mr Parra asked. “Guaca means ‘special object’. An antique object that was made by South American tribes, usually from gold, sir.” Mr Parra looked surprised. He hadn’t expected Lucho to know the answer. The girl next to Eva turned to look at Lucho again. The rest of Lucho’s classmates had lost interest. Lucho felt better, but Mr Parra hadn’t finished with him yet. “That’s correct, Lucho,” said Mr Parra. “And what is today’s homework?” Homework? Lucho hadn’t heard Mr Parra talk about homework. He looked at the mind map on the blackboard again. Outside, the bird had stopped singing. 1．What did Mr Parra draw on the blackboard? A． B． C． D． 2．When Lucho’s heart felt heavy, he probably felt a sense of ________. A．shame B．pity C．hope D．peace 3．Which is the correct order of the whole story? a. Mr Parra asked Lucho whether he had heard his question. b. Lucho looked out of the window and saw a yellow bird. c. Mr Parra walked towards Lucho’s desk. d. Mr Parra wanted Lucho to tell the whole class what the homework was. e. Lucho was looking out of the window while Mr. Parra was giving a lesson. A．a-e-c-b-d B．e-a-c-b-d C．a-c-e-d-b D．e-c-a-b-d 4．What is the best title for this story? A．A Strict Teacher B．The Yellow Bird C．A Special Object D．The Mind Map Weekend Family Traditions: The Smiths’ Story Weekends are a special time for families to get together. For the Smith family—Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, 15-year-old Emma, and 12-year-old Jack—weekends have a set of traditions that they all love. Every Saturday morning, the family starts with “Breakfast Together”. Mrs. Smith makes pancakes, and everyone helps: Mr. Smith mixes the batter, Emma cuts fruits like strawberries and bananas, and Jack sets the table. “We talk about our week while eating,” Emma said. “Last Saturday, Jack told us about his soccer game, and dad shared a funny story from work. It’s a great way to start the day.” After breakfast, they do “Family Chores” together. They divide the work: Mr. Smith cleans the car, Mrs. Smith does the laundry, Emma tidies the garden, and Jack cleans his bedroom. “We used to argue about chores,” Jack said. “Now we do it together, and it’s fun. Last week, we sang songs while cleaning, and it only took 40 minutes instead of two hours!” In the afternoon, they have “Free Time Choice”. Sometimes they go to the park for a walk, sometimes they watch a movie at home, and sometimes they visit Emma’s grandma. “Grandma lives alone, so we like to take her to the supermarket or have tea with her,” Mrs. Smith said. “Last Sunday, we helped grandma plant flowers in her garden. Emma taught grandma how to take photos with her phone, and Jack played chess with her. It made grandma very happy.” Saturday evening is “Game Night”. They play board games like chess, Monopoly, or card games. “We never play video games on Game Night,” Mr. Smith said. “We want to talk and laugh together. Sometimes we argue about who wins, but it’s all in good fun.” On Sundays, they usually relax at home. Emma does her homework, Jack reads books, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith prepare for the new week. But they always have dinner together at 6 p.m. “Weekends are short,” Emma said. “But our traditions make every weekend special. They make our family feel close.” Family traditions don’t have to be big or expensive. They just need to be time for family members to share, talk, and care for each other. 1．What does the Smith family do during “Breakfast Together”? A．They talk about their week while eating. B．They eat out at a restaurant. C．They watch TV while eating. D．They do homework after eating. 2．How did the Smiths make doing chores fun? A．They paid each other for doing chores. B．They did chores alone. C．They sang songs while cleaning. D．They only did chores once a month. 3．What do the Smiths do on “Game Night”? A．They play video games. B．They play board games or card games. C．They go to the park to play. D．They watch movies together. 4．What can we know about the Smith family’s traditions? A．They are expensive and complicated. B．The children don’t like the traditions. C．They only do traditions on Sundays. D．They help the family stay close. Li Jiaqi is a 9th grader in Shanghai. She used to struggle with Unit 1 English reading—she spent too much time on each article and still couldn’t get the main ideas. “I read every word carefully, but I always forgot what I read,” Li said. She felt sad because her hard work didn’t pay off. Then her English teacher introduced “chunk reading” to her—reading 3-4 words at a time and focusing on topic sentences. Li tried this method and used the “Sound Lab” app to practice pronunciation while reading. After two weeks, she could finish Unit 1 articles 50% faster and understand better. Chen Yu, 15, from Guangzhou, had trouble with Unit 2 festival words. He always mixed up “mooncake” and “zongzi”. His friend told him to use the “Word Link” app—making cards that connect words to pictures. For example, he linked “mooncake” to a picture of mango yogurt mooncakes and “zongzi” to a picture of chestnut zongzi. Now he remembers the words easily. Lin Min, a well-known English teacher, said, “Students need effective learning methods. Unit 1&2 are about ‘how to learn’ and ‘culture’. By combining apps with real-life festivals, students can make English learning fun and useful.” She also advised students to practice speaking by talking about festivals with foreign friends. 1．What does the underlined word “effective” mean in Paragraph 4? A．困难的 B．有效的 C．无聊的 D．昂贵的 2．How did Li Jiaqi improve her Unit 1 reading? A．By reading every word carefully. B．By using “chunk reading” and the “Sound Lab” app. C．By copying articles. D．By asking her friend for help. 3．Match the fact with each person. ① Li Jiaqi　② Chen Yu　③ Lin Min a. Used “Word Link” to remember festival words. b. Taught students effective English learning methods. c. Improved reading by “chunk reading”. A．①-c; ②-a; ③-b B．①-a; ②-c; ③-b C．①-b; ②-a; ③-c D．①-c; ②-b; ③-a 4．What can we learn from Chen Yu’s story? A．He mixed up Unit 1 grammar rules. B．The “Word Link” app helped him remember Unit 2 festival words. C．He disliked eating mango yogurt mooncakes. D．His teacher taught him to make word cards. 5．What advice did Lin Min give for English speaking practice? A．Read English articles every day. B．Use the “Write Right” app to correct grammar mistakes. C．Talk about festivals with foreign friends. D．Join a math competition to improve logic. One day, Jack finds a hawk (鹰) lying beside a box when walking home. One of its wings looks broken. Jack takes off his T-shirt to hold it carefully. Then he carries it home. Jack’s mum doesn’t like animals in the house, so Jack hides it in the garden shed (棚子). He secretly puts it down on the floor with his T-shirt and names it Falco. When he gets into the house, his parents get quite angry because of the missing T-shirt. Jack can’t fall asleep because he is worrying about Falco. In the early morning, Jack takes some bread to feed Falco secretly. After breakfast, Jack takes a small bowl of water for it. He finds it sitting quietly in a corner, the bread still on the floor. Jack looks at it, imagining it flying in the sky. “How can I help you return to the sky, Falco?” When Jack leaves the shed, his brother Jim is waiting outside. “What’s so interesting there?” “Nothing.” “Tell me the truth, Jack. I think you haven’t forgotten my broken rocket!” Jack tells him the truth. Jim becomes very excited. “Jim, please keep it secret. I can repair your rocket.” “My rocket isn’t important, Jack. But Falco is!” Then they decide to get help from their friend Holly who knows a lot about animals. Holly advises them to feed Falco some meat. They take the advice. Jack even digs up worms for it. Falco soon gets much better. But it still can’t fly. One morning, after watching it for a while, Holly says, “Falco is well enough to fly again!” Hearing this, they happily open the door, and watch Falco step into the sunlight slowly. Falco tries to fly in small circles, then in large ones. Suddenly, it makes a loud cry and flies away. Jack feels a bit sad, but he knows they are right. One evening, Jack and Jim are sitting in their room. Suddenly, Jack hears a familiar (熟悉的) cry from far away. It’s Falco! 1．What’s wrong with the hawk? A．It is too hungry to fly. B．It can’t get out of a box. C．One of its wings is hurt. D．One of its legs is broken. 2．What is the correct order of what happens in the story? ①digging up worms for the hawk   ②telling Jim the secret of the hawk ③ asking Holly for useful advice    ④ letting the hawk fly into the air A．①②③④ B．②③①④ C．①②④③ D．②④①③ 3．What can we know from the story? A．Holly knows little about animals. B．Jim prefers his rocket to the hawk. C．Jack’s mother likes the hawk a lot. D．Jack shows much love for the hawk. 4．What’s the main idea of the story? A．Making a plan of raising birds. B．Working together to save a hawk. C．Exploring the secret of animals. D．Finding ways to protect animals. Once upon a time in a small village, there was a poor but smart boy named Tim. His family was short of money, and Tim often did small jobs to help out. At the market one day, he heard rich businessmen complain there wasn’t enough wisdom in the world. An idea hit him that he would sell wisdom. He set up a stand with a sign, “Wisdom for Sale—One Coin Each.” People laughed, but Tim continued, shouting, “Want wisdom to change your life?” A curious old man paid a coin. Tim whispered, “Never act quickly when angry. Count to ten first.” The old man nodded and left. News spread. A woman paid, and Tim told her, “To keep a secret, tell no more than one person.” One day, a proud young nobleman named Henry came to the market. He made fun of Tim’s stand, but he was also a bit interested, so he paid a coin. Tim advised, “When you have to make a hard choice, think about what will happen in the long run, not just about what you can get right now.” Henry laughed and left. Soon, Henry’s father let him pick land—a small good one by the river, or a big dry hill one. Remembering Tim’s words, he nearly chose the river land but thought, “The hill looks grander—makes me important now.” He picked the hill. As time went by, the small, good land near the river grew a lot of crops, making its owner rich. Henry’s hill land produced nothing. He couldn’t build his castle. Only then did he understand how valuable Tim’s wisdom was. Henry apologized, bought more wisdom, and changed. With his earnings, Tim helped his family, started a business. His stand became well-known, and villagers often asked for his advice. 1．Why did Tim decide to sell wisdom? A．He was bored of life and wanted to have more fun by selling wisdom. B．He was full of wisdom and wanted to show off his knowledge. C．His family told him to do that so that he could make some money. D．He heard rich businessmen complain about not having enough wisdom. 2．What made Henry choose the dry land on the hill? A．He kept Tim’s advice about thinking long-term results in his mind. B．He thought its big size would make him look more important at once. C．His father advised him to choose that piece of land which looked grander. D．He didn’t like the good land close to the river because it was small. 3．According to the passage, what’s the correct order of the following events? a. Henry chose the dry land on the hill as his gift. b. Tim set up a stand and sold wisdom for one coin each. c. The old man bought wisdom from Tim and got advice about anger. d. Henry regretted his choice and went back to Tim to buy more wisdom. e. Rich businessmen complained that there was not enough wisdom in the world. A．e, b, c, a, d B．b, e, c, a, d C．e, c, b, a, d D．b, c, e, d, a 4．What can we learn from this story? A．Wisdom can help us make better choices in life. B．Rich people usually have more wisdom than others. C．Selling wisdom is a good way to make money. D．Poor people can teach us important lessons sometimes. F. Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St. Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton University for a short while. In 1917 he joined the army and was sent to Alabama, where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her. His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary: “My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.” This side of Paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920. Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to spend more time on his writing. Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stories, and a play The Vegetable (1923). But his greatest, successful novel, The Great Gatsby, published in1925,  which quickly brought him praise from the literary (文学) world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security (财政保障). Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men. However, Fitzgerald’s problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first mental breakdown and went to a Swiss hospital. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934 and The Love of the Last Tycoon in 1940. While his wife was in hospital in the United States he got totally addicted to alcohol (酗酒). Fitzgerald died in 1940. 1．How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage? A．5 B．6 C．7 D．8 2．Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that ________. A．Fitzgerald was famous for writing diaries. B．Fitzgerald loved his wife deeply and felt happy. C．Fitzgerald’s wife had less influence on his writing. D．Fitzgerald didn’t live happily with his wife so he couldn’t share it with others. 3．From the passage we can learn that ________. A．The Beautiful and Damned was Fitzgerald’s first novel. B．the work The Great Gatsby made Fitzgerald rich and famous. C．Fitzgerald succeeded in reordering his life during the 1920s. D．Fitzgerald’s wife broke down more than once. 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 $