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专题06 阅读理解（说明文）5大常考话题 话题1 科技与创新应用 话题4 科普知识与现代技术 话题2 传统文化与艺术 话题5 教育与青少年问题 话题3 环境与动植物保护 话题1 科技与创新应用 Passage 1 It’s hard to believe that after spending so much time on the Earth, there are still places we don’t know everything about. The huge and cold continent (大陆) of Antarctica is just one of them. Antarctica is in the southernmost point of the Earth. Its land is almost completely covered by ice, so there are many places unknown to us. And that is what Tom Jordan and other scientists in the UK want to change. These scientists have arrived in Antarctica with a new drone (无人机). They hope it can help them learn about the continent’s most far-away areas, both above the ice and below it. At the same time, they also want to find out more about how the warmer weather is influencing Antarctica so that humans can plan for the future. Over the years, researchers have often used planes to explore (探索) these areas, but Antarctica’s weather makes it dangerous. These planes aren’t able to spend much time in the air, and must carry a lot of fuel (燃料). However, the new drone can do the work more safely at a lower cost. And it is also friendlier to the environment. What’s more, the 10-metre-long drone can draw the shape of the land below the ice exactly，which can help scientists better understand how the continent is changing. Now the drone is still being tested in Antarctica. But it’s hoped that in the future, scientists can fly it over the cold continent while still sitting in the UK! 1．The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________. A．living in Antarctica B．not knowing much about Antarctica C．visiting icy places D．exploring more places on the Earth 2．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．The new drone was invented in a test. B．The new drone has not been in use yet. C．Drones are becoming popular in the UK. D．Scientists hope to fly over Antarctica. 3．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Places we don’t know on the Earth B．Planes used to explore Antarctica C．Antarctica is waiting for more people to explore D．New drones will help scientists explore Antarctica 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了英国科学家们想利用新无人机来探索南极洲。 1．细节理解题。根据“Antarctica is in the southernmost point of the Earth. Its land is almost completely covered by ice, so there are many places unknown to us.”可知that指的是我们对南极洲了解不多。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Now the drone is still being tested in Antarctica. But it’s hoped that in the future, scientists can fly it over the cold continent while still sitting in the UK!”可知这种新型无人机还没有投入使用。故选B。 3．标题归纳题。根据“These scientists have arrived in Antarctica with a new drone. They hope it can help them learn about the continent’s most far-away areas, both above the ice and below it.”及通读全文可知本文主要讲述了英国科学家们想利用无人机来探索南极洲，强调新无人机对科学家探索南极洲的帮助。D选项“新型无人机将帮助科学家探索南极洲”，符合语境。故选D。 Passage 2 Students pass their schoolwork through different hands, from their group leaders to the class representative (课代表) , and finally to the teacher. It might not sound too difficult, but sometimes it can go wrong and take a lot of time. To deal with this problem, Zhang Xirui from Shenzhen Gezhi Academy in Guangdong came up with a useful tool—a smart homework collection robot. This won him first prize in the20th Guangdong Provincial Children’s Invention Awards. The robot uses radio frequency identification (RFID射频识别) technology—a reader and a special tag (标签) that can share information without touching each other. This way, it can help find and know what it is looking for. Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. Students only need to place their notebooks on the robot, and the machine “sees” the notebook, reads its tag and takes it out of the name list. “Teachers can check who hasn't turned in homework by connecting their phones with the robot through WiFi”, the 13-year-old explained to Shenzhen Satellite TV. ▲ Now, he’s planning to develop a third-generation and hopes to use ultra-high- frequency (超高频) radio technology to read lots of RFID tags from far away. That means if you stick a special tag on your notebook, the robot can read the information from a thick stack (堆) of notebooks at once. Zhang believes this is the key to how artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. Zhang dreams of becoming a scientist when he grows up. “I have tried making model airplanes and other scientific and creative projects. Inventing has brought me joy and happiness,” he said. 4．What is the disadvantage of the traditional way to pass students’ schoolwork? A．It might be too difficult. B．It may cost too much money. C．It can go wrong and take a lot of time. D．Only the teacher passes the schoolwork. 5．What is the right order of the following facts according to the passage? a. The machine “sees” the notebook and reads its tag. b. Students place their notebooks on the robot. c. The machine takes the student’s notebook out of the name list. d. Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. A．b-c-d-a B．b-d-a-c C．d-b-a-c D．d-b-c-a 6．Which sentence can be put in the blank “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．The robot is difficult to develop. B．The robot can make life easier for us. C．The robot is the third-generation model made by Zhang. D．The robot is the second-generation model made by Zhang. 7．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How a special RFID tag is used. B．A boy has a dream to be a scientist. C．How artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. D．A student invented a smart robot that collects homework. 【答案】4．C 5．C 6．D 7．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了来自深圳的中学生发明了一款智能机器人，它能帮助收集学生的作业。 4．细节理解题。根据“Students pass their schoolwork through different hands, from their group leader to the class representative (课代表), and finally to the teacher. It might not sound too difficult, but sometimes it can go wrong and take a lot of time.”可知，通过学生们传递的作业可能会出错，也会花很长时间。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. Students only need to place their notebooks on the robot, and the machine ‘sees’ the notebook, reads its tag and takes it out of the name list.”可知，每个学生的笔记本都有带有名字和学科的特殊RFID标签（d），学生们先把带有特殊RFID标签的笔记本放在机器人上（b），然后机器“看到”笔记本并读取它的标签（a），最后机器把学生的笔记本从名单中拿出来（c）。所以正确的顺序是d-b-a-c。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“Now, he’s planning to develop a third-generation and hopes to use ultra-high- frequency (超高频) radio technology to read lots of RFID tags from far away.”可知，现在他正计划开发第三代，由此可推知空处句子应介绍目前这个机器人是第几代，结合选项可知D选项“这个机器人是张同学制作的第二代模型。”符合语境。故选D。 7．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了广东深圳的一位中学生发明了一个智能机器人用来收集作业，D选项“一个学生发明了一个收集作业的智能机器人。”符合文意。故选D。 Passage 3 Andrew Parker, an English inventor, artist and zoologist at the University of Oxford, thinks color is not a thing. The world’s best colors, he says, come not from pigments (颜料), but from materials arranged into crystalline nano-structures (晶体纳米结构). And Parker thinks that we will have colors far richer and more shining than the common colors that we can see today. He calls it structural color (结构色). Structural color was first recorded in the 17th century, in some birds5 feathers, but it is only since the invention of the electron microscope (电子显微镜), in the 1930s, that we have known how it works. Structural color is completely different from pigments. Pigments absorb (吸收) light, however, structural color reflects light into special wavelengths. The results are lively, often shining. Parker has been working for over twenty years on a method to reproduce these nano-structures in a lab, to produce the most amazing nature’s colors. “The brightest colors,” says Parker, are being produced from completely transparent (透明的) materials. He decided to reproduce some colors to prove his idea. Parker has now found a way to produce large numbers of what he calls “Pure Structural Color”. Deep oranges can remain their advantage in the sun; blues and purples also have their brightness. Parker calls them the brightest colors in the world, and he keeps all the details. In this way, others can not say that the exact method is not found in nature. Next, Parker hopes to make use of the way butterflies shine gold and silver to make special paints, and to learn from the cuttlefish (墨鱼) how to make objects change colors. Parker sees a future that structural color will be used instead of pigments. 8．What makes people know how structural color works? A．The development of some modern labs. B．The appearance of the electron microscope. C．The documentary about some birds feathers. D．Tie different backgrounds of structural colour. 9．What is Parker’s purpose according to Paragraph 3? A．To keep his secret in the lab. B．To produce different materials. C．To make the most amazing colors. D．To find the best method to spread light. 10．From paragraph 4, we can know that ________. A．the sun plays an important role in our daily life B．blues and purples are brighter than deep oranges C．Parker has found the most beautiful color in nature D．Parker keeps the details of producing structural color 11．How does Parker find the future of structural color? A．Hopeful. B．Doubtful. C．Dangerous. D．Exciting. 【答案】8．B 9．C 10．D 11．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了牛津大学的英国发明家、艺术家和动物学家Andrew Parker对结构色的研究。 8．细节理解题。根据“but it is only since the invention of the electron microscope (电子显微镜), in the 1930s, that we have known how it works.”可知，电子显微镜的出现让人们知道了结构色的工作原理。故选B。 9．细节理解题。根据“Parker has been working for over twenty years on a method to reproduce these nano-structures in a lab, to produce the most amazing nature’s colors.”可知，Parker的目的是为了生产出最令人惊叹的自然界颜色。故选C。 10．细节理解题。根据“Parker has now found a way...and he keeps all the details.”可知，Parker记录了生产结构色的所有细节。故选D。 11．推理判断题。根据“Parker sees a future that structural color will be used instead of pigments.”可知，Parker对结构色的未来充满希望。故选A。 Passage 4 Have you ever imagined flying over the city in an air taxi that has no pilot? Do you believe it can take you from place to place in minutes? It sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not anymore. An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, also known as an air taxi, completed its first inter-city demonstration flight in Guangdong on February 27. The eVTOL aircraft started its journey from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen to Jiuzhou Port in Zhuhai, completing the 55-kilometer trip in about 20 minutes. This flight marks an important development of this exciting new form of transport. EVTOL aircraft use high technology to take off and land straight up and down like a helicopter (直升机), which doesn’t need long runways. Instead of using combustion engines, these air taxis use electric motors (电动机). They also have special fans called propellers (螺旋桨) all over their bodies to help them stay balanced in the air. In addition, lithium-ion batteries (锂电池) are used to store electricity, letting them fly far and fast. Some air taxis, like the EH216-S from China’s Ehang, can fly without a pilot. They are controlled by a central command center that keeps an eye on the flight, the route and the weather. There is no doubt that air taxis can help improve heavy traffic. They travel point to point, saving time for people who work in the city but live far away. As an eco-friendly choice, air taxis produce fewer emissions (排放) than oil-powered cars, improving city air quality. What’s more, air taxis require less space for takeoff and landing. That is to say, it can help cities use their space better and save money on building big airports. However, eVTOLs also require special places to take off and land, which means they need eVTOL airports called “vertiports”. Now researchers are trying to make full use of the present small airfields to serve as “vertiports”. And with plans to fly at low heights in cities, there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe. 12．Why does the writer use the questions in Paragraph 1? A．To make a survey. B．To begin a science fiction. C．To interest readers. D．To show the writer’s dream. 13．Which of the following descriptions about air taxis is true? A．No one is needed to control air taxis as they all fly without pilots. B．Air taxis can fly far and fast with the help of lithium-ion batteries. C．The electric motors make air taxis stay balanced while they are flying. D．As a kind of helicopter, air taxis take off and land straight up and down. 14．What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A．Development of air taxis. B．Challenges air taxis face. C．Working rules of air taxis. D．Good points of air taxis. 15．What may next researches on air taxis focus on (专注)? A．How to improve city air quality. B．How to fly higher and more safely. C．How to fly at low heights more safely. D．How to rebuild more airports for air taxis. 【答案】12．C 13．B 14．B 15．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了一种新的交通方式——空中出租车。 12．推理判断题。根据“Have you ever imagine flying over the city in an air taxi that has no pilot? Do you believe it can take you from place to place in minutes?”可知，作者通过这两个问句引出文章的主题——空中出租车，引起读者阅读的兴趣。故选C。 13．细节理解题。根据“In addition, lithium-ion batteries are used to store electricity, letting them fly far and fast.”可知，锂离子电池用于储存电力，可以让它们飞得又远又快。选项B符合题意。故选B。 14．主旨大意题。根据“ Now researchers are trying to make full use of the present small airfields...there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe.”可知，第五段主要讨论空中出租车的发展带来的挑战，例如需要“vertiports”以及在城市低空飞行时的安全性问题。故选B。 15．推理判断题。根据“And with plans to fly at low heights in cities, there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe.”可知，随着在城市低空飞行的计划，要保证每个人的安全，还有很多工作要做，所以接下来的研究会集中在如何在低空飞行更安全。故选C。 Passage 5 Put on your 3D glasses and the dinosaur jumps off the screen. There are butterflies in the air around you. How does this happen? At a 3D movie, it seems that a red ball is jumping right at you. But the ball isn’t truly leaving the screen. What’s happening is that your brain and eyes work together to work out the ball’s size, color, shape, and movement. It looks real, but it’s an illusion! Our eyes are like video cameras. They notice every detail of the red ball and how it moves. At the same time, our brain (大脑) guesses what will happen next. That’s why we think the red ball is flying straight at us! But how do 3D movies make objects seem like they’re floating (飘浮) in the air? They trick our brains! Here’s how it works: the movie is filmed using two cameras with lenses (镜头) placed close to each other, just like our eyes. When the movie plays, these two pictures are shown on the screen at the same time. Each picture is a bit different from the other because each camera catches its own view. The two pictures overlap (重叠), and that’s why they look unclear without 3D glasses. This is where the special glasses come in. A 3D movie uses two kinds of light: horizontal (side-to-side) light and vertical (up-and-down) light. The glasses help your left eye see the picture using horizontal light and your right eye see the picture using vertical light. Then, your brain mixes the two pictures into one. That’s when the magic of 3D happens! With 3D glasses, the experience can be fun and exciting. Just remember that it’s all a clever trick to make you feel like you’re right there in the movie! 16．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing some opinions. C．By showing a fact. D．By asking and answering. 17．What does the underlined word “illusion” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Something unreal. B．Something unusual. C．Something unclear. D．Something unpopular. 18．How does the magic of 3D happen? ①The brain mixes the two pictures into one. ②The two pictures are shown on the screen. ③The two pictures look unclear for overlapping. ④The movie is filmed using two cameras side by side. ⑤The 3D glasses help deal with the horizontal and vertical light. A．③②④①⑤ B．④②⑤③① C．③①②④⑤ D．④②③⑤① 19．In which part of a magazine can we read the passage? A．The Big Hits B．Movie Reviews C．The Superstars D．Secrets of Movies 【答案】16．C 17．A 18．D 19．D 【导语】本文是说明文。文中详细阐述了3D电影如何通过大脑和眼睛的协作产生逼真的效果，以及3D电影制作和呈现的原理，包括使用两个相机拍摄、通过特殊眼镜让左右眼看到不同画面从而产生3D效果等内容。 16．细节理解题。根据“Put on your 3D glasses and the dinosaur jumps off the screen. There are butterflies in the air around you.”可知，作者通过列举一个在观看3D电影时发生的事实情景来引入下文关于3D电影原理的讨论。故选C。 17．词句猜测题。根据“It looks real, but”可知，划线词与“real”是相反的，表示“不真实的东西”。故选A。 18．细节理解题。根据第三段“Here’s how it works: the movie is filmed using two cameras with lenses (镜头) placed close to each other, just like our eyes”可知，④电影使用两个相邻的摄像头拍摄；“When the movie plays, these two pictures are shown on the screen at the same time.”②屏幕上播放两幅画面；“The two pictures overlap (重叠), and that’s why they look unclear without 3D glasses.”③画面重叠因此看起来模糊；“A 3D movie uses two kinds of light: horizontal (side-to-side) light and vertical (up-and-down) light.”⑤3D眼镜分别处理水平光线和垂直光线；“Then, your brain mixes the two pictures into one.”①大脑将两幅画面混合为一幅，这产生了3D魔法。故选D。 19．推理判断题。根据“At a 3D movie”以及本文主要揭秘了3D电影的工作原理及视觉效果的实现，可推断文章适合刊登在介绍电影秘密的板块。故选D。 话题2 传统文化与地方特色 Passage 1 Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage (遗产). In Chinese culture, paper cuts are the symbol of happiness and good luck, and they have been used for decoration and design patterns (图案) throughout history. Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck. The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it is often stuck on front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. The image of a fish often appears together with Fu, which shows we will have more than enough money to spend. Paper cuts are also used on presents. People use Fu to wrap (包装) presents to bring good luck to others. A present for parents with new-born babies might show a paper cut of children. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is “lian sheng gui zi”, which means we wish that the parents would have more children. The image of a baby on an animal is popular as well. This animal is called “qi lin”, which is believed to have the power to bring children to the family. Paper cuts that show the Chinese character of double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings. People use them to decorate such occasions (场合) by putting them on walls, windows, doors and even furniture. Another kind of paper cuts are those used to make design patterns on clothing, such as the Chinese Fu, the image of dragon and flower patterns. They are very popular choices for clothes to wear. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewelry boxes. In the past, paper-cutting was all done by hand. Even a small mistake during the process can ruin (毁掉) the whole piece of work. Now there are factories for paper-cutting in China and paper-cutting has also changed from decoration to a kind of art. 20．The first paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the history of paper-cutting B．the occasions paper-cutting used in C．the problems modern paper-cutting faces D．the changes of paper-cutting 21．Why do Chinese people stick Fu upside down? A．Because it helps to drive evil spirits away. B．Because it represents the coming of happiness. C．Because it looks more beautiful in such a style. D．Because it expresses people's hope for a richer life. 22．Which paper cut can be given to parents with a new-born baby? A． B． C． D． 23．Which of the following is TRUE about Chinese paper-cutting? A．It has a long history of more than 2000 years. B．It is always used for decoration and design patterns. C．It is still all done by hand now because of art value. D．It is the symbol of good things only for festivals. 【答案】20．A 21．B 22．B 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国剪纸艺术的历史、用途、象征意义以及现代发展。剪纸在中国文化中是幸福和好运的象征，被广泛应用于装饰、礼物包装、服装设计等多个领域。 20．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage (遗产).”可知，第一段主要介绍了剪纸的历史，包括其起源时间和被联合国教科文组织列为世界文化遗产的情况。故选A。 21．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it is often stuck on front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives.”可知，中国人把福字倒贴是因为这代表着幸福的到来。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A present for parents with new-born babies might show a paper cut of children. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is "lian sheng gui zi”, which means we wish that the parents would have more children.”，可知给新生儿父母的礼物应是带有小孩图案的剪纸，所以应该选择有小孩和莲花图案的剪纸——莲生贵子，寓意着“多子”。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In Chinese culture, paper cuts are the symbol of happiness and good luck, and they have been used for decoration and design patterns (图案) throughout history.”以及后文对剪纸用途的详细描述可知，剪纸在中国文化中一直被用于装饰和设计图案。故选B。 Passage 2 In traditional Chinese performing arts, there are many classic roles, like sheng, dan, jing, mo and chou. Most people usually pay little attention to chou. However, it is a very important part in traditional Chinese operas. The reason is that it joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly. In the past, the chou performer was the first one to get dressed and have his make-up done. Usually there are two kinds of chou on the stage, wen chou and wu chou. Wen chou often has a white dot painted on his nose and takes the roles of fisherman, boatman, servant and so on. The other kind is wu chou. Wu chou performers often wear tight clothing (紧身衣) and move quickly. They are good at martial arts (武术) and can jump several meters high. They usually express themselves in loud voices and play humorous roles, for example, kind thieves. Chou performers often make people laugh by their spoken parts and body language, instead of singing skills. Whether they look ugly or beautiful, whether the roles they play are officials or thieves on the stage, chou roles are all humorous characters who appear in funny faces. They use the roles of chou to bring out the good qualities in people. Maybe it is the charm of traditional Chinese operas. Next time, when you are enjoying a traditional Chinese opera, perhaps you can understand the different beauty behind it. 24．The role of chou is important in traditional Chinese operas because ________. A．most people usually pay much attention to it B．it joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly C．it is funny and makes people laugh and happy D．the chou performer was the first to get dressed 25．A kind thief in tight clothing on the stage may be a role of ________. A．wen chou B．wu chou C．sheng D．dan 26．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Wu chou often has a white dot on his nose. B．Wen chou moves quickly and jumps high. C．The roles of chou can bring out people’s good qualities. D．Chou performers often make people laughing by singing skills. 27．What can be the best title of the passage? A．Roles in Chinese Operas B．Stares about Chinese Operas C．Chou in Chinese Operas D．History of Chinese Operas 【答案】24．B 25．B 26．C 27．C 【导语】本文主要介绍丑角在中国戏曲中的角色与特点。 24．细节理解题。根据“The reason is that it joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly.”可知，丑角将美与丑完美结合，是该角色重要的原因，故选B。 25．细节理解题。根据“Wu chou performers often wear tight clothing (紧身衣) and move quickly...play humorous roles, for example, kind thieves.”可知，“kind thieves”和“tight clothing”属于武丑的特点，故选B。 26．细节理解题。根据“They use the roles of chou to bring out the good qualities in people.”可知，丑角角色能展现人的优秀品质，故选C。 27．最佳标题题。 文章主要介绍丑角在中国戏曲中的角色与特点，标题可概括为“Chou in Chinese Operas”，故选C。 Passage 3 Yingge dance has just become more popular. During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London. The sound of drums, gongs and shouts echoed (回响) throughout London’s streets. It is the first time that the Yingge dance, a national cultural heritage (文化遗产) in China, has been performed overseas. A viewer named Lucy said, “Watching the dance was like stepping into a different world with the vivid colors, the lively expressions of the dancers. We don’t get to see things like that here. I was left in amazement by the ancient dance.” “We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,” said another. Meaningfully translated as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, the 300-year-old dance rose from Chaozhou—Shantou region in Guangdong. Based on the stories of the 108 heroes of Liangshan Mountain from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh, with Shuihu Zhuan as its Chinese name, this folk art mixes a variety of forms, from martial (军事的) arts and Chinese opera to dance. The lead dancer, “Shi Qian”, holds a snake in his hands, whose style of dancing is thought to drive off ghosts. Other performers each dress as one of the 108 heroes. They also wear different opera-style makeups, according to their roles. Dancers wave a pair of short sticks and make powerful movements. They hit the sticks together now and then while walking and dancing. The coach, Chen Laifa, is a national-level inheritor of Yingge dance. ① “When it first appeared 300 years ago, Yingge was a celebration of the success of goodness over evil, and nowadays it is seen as a peace messenger,” said Chen. “We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.” 28．Where does Yingge dance come from? A．North China. B．London streets. C．Overseas. D．Guangdong Province. 29．Why did Lucy say that they had waited for 300 years? A．To show how she loved Yingge Dance. B．To tell how old the city of London was. C．To express how strange Yingge Dance was. D．To show how different Yingge Dance looked. 30．What does “Yingge” in the name of Yingge Dance stand for? A．The name of a place. B．Songs of Heroes. C．The history of Guangdong. D．The name of a ghost. 31．Which of the following sentence best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A．To him, the most important thing is to study the history of Yingge Dance. B．In his view, London is the best place to introduce Yingge Dance to overseas. C．For him, bringing the ancient dance to an international stage is of great importance. D．Chen believes that Yingge Dance will be the symbol of Chinese dance across the world. 32．The main purpose of the passage is to _________. A．spread traditional Chinese culture B．encourage us to practice Yingge dance C．introduce Chinese classical novels D．build a bridge between China and Britain 【答案】28．D 29．A 30．B 31．C 32．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了中国非物质文化遗产——英歌舞的历史、文化背景及其在海外传播的意义。 28．细节理解题。根据“During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London.”可知，英歌舞来自中国南方广东省。故选D。 29．推理判断题。根据“We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,”可知，Lucy说“等了300年”是为了表达她对英歌舞的喜爱和对其独特性的赞赏。故选A。 30．细节理解题。根据“Meaningfully translated as the ‘Songs of Heroes’ dance...”可知，“英歌”在英歌舞中代表“英雄之歌”。故选B。 31．推理判断题。根据“We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.”可知，陈来发作为国家级英歌舞传承人，希望将这种精神传播给英国人民，同时也传播我们的文化，因此选项C“对他来说，把这种古老的舞蹈带到国际舞台上是非常重要的。”符合语境。故选C。 32．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章通过介绍英歌舞的历史、文化背景及其在伦敦的演出，旨在传播中国传统文化。故选A。 Passage 4 From “eating dazi” to “working out dazi” to “traveling dazi”, a new social trend (趋势) is taking off in China among young people. Dazi often refers to “side-by-side” or just “activity partner” in Chinese. It means people find new ways to connect with others and share their hobbies. Dazi makes social life easier and more comfortable. Unlike traditional friends who often need to hang out with each other and keep in close contact, a dazi is a more relaxed social partner. Getting along with a dazi means one doesn’t have to accommodate (迁就) the other because of different interests and hobbies, which will greatly reduce social costs. In China, many young people are turning to dazi relationships to deal with their busy lives. Dazi is a quick and convenient way to socialize (社交) without a long-term promise. It provides a way for young people to build social connections and fight against loneliness, without needing to care too much about each other like in close relationships. Moreover, social media makes it easy to find people with shared interests for certain activities. However, finding a “dazi” often comes with some hazards. This includes meeting strangers in person, which can put you at risk of harm. So be careful when meeting an online dazi. To stay safe, always meet your online “dazi” in public and let someone know where you are going. A short-term friendship formed through dazi can probably turn into a long-term relationship. While a dazi relationship is typically started for a certain activity, shared experiences and interests can lead to a deeper connection over time. If both parties are willing to spend time and effort developing a stronger relationship, it is possible for the friendship to become a long-term relationship. However, it’s important to respect each other’s personal space when building a relationship, without getting too involved or crossing any lines. 33．Compared with a traditional friend, a dazi ________. A．takes more time to get along with B．is often based on a long-term relationship C．makes social life easier and more relaxed D．requires a higher level of emotional support 34．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Reasons for building a dazi relationship. B．Ways to find people with the same interests. C．The importance of developing a close friendship. D．The role of socializing in fighting against loneliness. 35．What does the underlined word “hazards” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Efforts. B．Dangers. C．Surprises. D．Disagreements. 36．What does the author think of a dazi relationship? A．It can turn into a strong friendship. B．It is more suitable for outgoing people. C．It often starts with respecting each other. D．It helps deepen connections with old friends. 【答案】33．C 34．A 35．B 36．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了在中国年轻人中流行的一种新兴社交趋势“搭子文化”，这种文化让人们通过共同兴趣来社交，而不需要过多的情感投入，进而轻松应对生活中的忙碌。这种关系能在活动中建立联系并抵抗孤独，同时也可能演变为更深厚的友情。 33．细节理解题。根据“Dazi makes social life easier and more comfortable. Unlike traditional friends who often need to hang out with each other and keep in close contact, a dazi is a more relaxed social partner.” 可知，“搭子”比传统朋友更容易和轻松，故选C。 34．细节理解题。根据第三段“In China, many young people are turning to dazi relationships to deal with their busy lives. Dazi is a quick and convenient way to socialize (社交) without a long-term promise.”可知，该段主要是关于建立“搭子”关系的原因，故选A。 35．词义猜测题。根据“This includes meeting strangers in person, which can put you at risk of harm.”可知，后文介绍了寻找“搭子”会伴随的一些危险，所以划线单词表示“危险”，故选B。 36．观点态度题。根据最后一段“A short-term friendship formed through dazi can probably turn into a long-term relationship.”可知，作者认为搭子关系可能变成长久的友谊关系，故选A。 Passage 5 American country music is also known as country western music. It has a very long history. It comes from the folk songs of immigrants (移民) from Britain. Country music uses simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love and sadness. That is to say, country music describes life. It talks about friends and enemies (敌人), trucks and roads, farms and crops. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about. Country western music became popular first among cowboys in the American west countryside. Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear. They were not well-educated, so they sang about their daily life in very simple words. They played guitars, violins, and other instruments. In the south of America, many people added instruments from their homes, like bottles and spoons. When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music. In recent years, many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past. These changes make the songs sound even better. Today singers such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles. They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the world. 37．Country western music is from the folk songs of immigrants from ________. A．America B．France C．Britain D．Germany 38．Which of the following is mentioned in the passage? A．Early immigrants lived a very simple life. B．Many country music singers are not well-educated. C．Cowboys usually played country western music on holidays. D．In the west of America, cowboys added instruments from their homes. 39．The best title for the passage is “________”. A．Americans love American country music B．The history of American country music C．Singers and fans of American country music D．All kinds of American music, yesterday and today 【答案】37．C 38．C 39．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国乡村音乐的由来及发展，即美国乡村音乐的历史。 37．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的句子“It comes from the folk songs of immigrants from Britain.”可知，乡村音乐源于英国移民的民歌。故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的句子“When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music.”可知，牛仔们经常在假期演奏乡村音乐。故选C。 39．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了美国乡村音乐的由来及发展，即美国乡村音乐的历史。故选B。 话题3 环境与动植物保护 Passage 1 ①Floods are becoming more and more common around the world. The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? ②As cities get larger, and more and more land is under concrete (混凝土), less water is taken in and more needs to be carried away by storm drains (雨水渠) and sewerage systems (下水道系统). As there is more water than they can be filled with, the risk of flash flooding increases. ③Could it be that we’ve been taking the wrong way? Chinese landscape designer Yu Kongjian certainly thinks so. In 2013, he thought of the idea of “sponge cities (海绵城市)”, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods. Natural solutions are encouraged, using riverside parks and ponds to take in floodwater. Ways inspired by this have been taken by cities across the world. Auckland, in New Zealand, was named the spongiest city in one study. It has built green banks and connected parks instead of the concrete drains around the Oakley creek stream. This has reduced flooding in the nearby housing areas as well as the amount of waste which used to be washed into the sea. ④Auckland has taken a natural way, but a much more high-tech method can be seen in Amsterdam. The Dutch city has fixed blue-green roofs (屋顶) on a number of buildings. These roofs have a layer of plants on the outside, and then layers under which collect and store rainwater. This water can be used by people in the building below to water plants or wash toilets. Smart software can even tell the roofs to release water ahead of upcoming storms to make the system take in more rainwater. It can even know which areas of the city are at most risk and take effective action. ⑤Yu Kongjian describes the sponge city way as using Tai Chi with nature instead of boxing. Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally. What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding. 40．Why is rainfall getting heavier around the world? A．Because cities need more rain water. B．Because cities are getting larger. C．Because the climate is getting warm. D．Because cities are under concrete. 41．What’s the purpose of “sponge cities”? A．To help cities save water. B．To develop larger cities. C．To build more tourist attractions. D．To protect cities from floods. 42．What is the structure of this passage? (1= Paragraph 1, 2= Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 43．What’s the writer’s attitude towards the future role of “sponge cities”? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Uncertain. D．Uncaring. 【答案】40．C 41．D 42．B 43．C 【导语】本文介绍了全球洪水灾害日益增多的背景下，城市设计与洪水风险的关系，以及为减轻洪水风险而提出的两种城市设计理念：海绵城市和高科技防水城市。 40．细节理解题。根据“The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall”可知，气候变暖导致降雨增多。故选C。 41．细节理解题。根据“In 2013, he thought of the idea of ‘sponge cities (海绵城市)’, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods.”可知，海绵城市的设计是为了吸水，减少突发洪水的风险。故选D。 42．篇章结构题。分析文章可知，本文第一段提出问题，即全球洪水灾害增多与城市发展的关系；第二段描述城市问题及新问题带来的风险；第三段和第四段分别介绍了两个不同城市的解决方案；第五段提出对未来海绵城市作用的疑问和期待。结构如选项B所示。故选B。 43．观点态度题。根据“Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally. What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding.”可知，面对全球降雨量增加，自然方法是否足够，而且现代技术与自然方法结合的效果也还有待观察，因此作者的态度是不确定的。故选C。 Passage 2 An invasive species (入侵物种) of ant, called “big-headed ant”, is changing the way lions hunt and eat in Kenya, according to a new study. The ants spread because of human activities like trade and travel. They arrived in Kenya from southern Africa about 15 years ago. Since then they have been killing the local acacia ant. Acacia ants live in and take care of the whistling thorn trees in Kenya. In a “symbiotic relationship”, acacia ants get food from the trees and use them for home. In return, they protect the trees from animals like elephants or giraffes, which might eat too much of the trees. Acacia ants do this through attacking these animals in group. However, big-headed ants eat acacia ants and their eggs. As a result, the number of acacia ants is falling. What’s more, big-headed ants don’t protect whistling thorn trees either. So with fewer acacia ants to save them, the trees are in trouble. Professor Palmer’s team found that in areas with big-headed ants, elephants destroyed more trees. This means the place is more open and zebras can easily find lions following them. So lions kill much fewer zebras in these areas than in tree-filled places. The good news is that the lion population remains unchanged because the lions turn to hunt buffalo for food instead of zebras. This probably means that the tiny ants have caused lions to change their habits too. They have to hunt the bigger, heavier buffalo. Professor Palmer said, “We often find it’s the little things that rule the world.” 44．What’s the relationship between the whistling thorn trees and acacia ants? A． B． C． D． 45．Elephants destroyed more trees. As a result, ________. A．big-headed ants can eat more acacia ants B．zebras have no places to hide themselves C．acacia ants attack elephants and giraffes easily D．lions have trouble hunting zebras with fewer trees 46．Big-headed ants have caused the number of ________ to fall. ①acacia ants ②whistling thorn trees ③zebras ④lions A．①② B．①④ C．②③ D．②④ 47．Lions ________ to deal with the changes according to the passage. A．spend more time following zebras B．look for other larger animals for food C．keep elephants from tree-filled places D．move elsewhere without big-headed ants 【答案】44．C 45．D 46．A 47．B 【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了一种入侵物种——大头蚁在肯尼亚的情况，以及它对当地生态系统中其他生物的影响。 44．细节理解题。根据第二段“Acacia ants live in and take care of the whistling thorn trees in Kenya. In a ‘symbiotic relationship’, acacia ants get food from the trees and use them for home.”可知，金合欢蚁生活在肯尼亚，并照顾着吹口哨刺树，树为蚂蚁提供食物和住所。二者应是互利的“共生关系”。故选C。 45．细节理解题。根据第四段“So lions kill much fewer zebras in these areas than in tree-filled places.”可知，狮子捕猎斑马变得困难。故选D。 46．细节理解题。根据第三段“As a result, the number of acacia ants is falling...the trees are in trouble.”可知，大头蚁导致金合欢蚁和树木减少。故选A。 47．细节理解题。根据最后一段“lions to change their habits too. They have to hunt the bigger, heavier buffalo.”可知，狮子开始捕猎更大的动物如水牛以应对斑马减少的情况。故选B。 Passage 3 ①Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them. ________ ②For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully take off the skin of one blueberry, you’ll see that the fruit inside is white. If you rub (摩擦) the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on? ________ ③Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments (色素). Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll (叶绿素), a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. ________ ④The second way to make color is through “structural color (结构光)”. This happens when the surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers (层). These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. ________ ⑤Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe (成熟的), but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only 0.4% of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color helps the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds (种子) far and wide. ⑥Now your bowl of blueberries suddenly looks a lot more interesting. The fruit is beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep! 48．According to the article, after you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, it almost looks ________. A．blue B．white C．black D．reddish-purple 49．Which of the following pictures correctly shows why a leaf looks green to us? A． B． C． D． 50．Blueberries appear blue in the same way that ________. A．a CD appears colorful B．a tree leaf appears green C．they appear black when ripe D．a fallen leaf appears yellow 51．The sentence “Then ask yourself: Are blueberries really blue?” should be put ________. A．at the end of Paragraph 1 B．at the end of Paragraph 2 C．at the end of Paragraph 3 D．at the end of Paragraph 4 52．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A．①/②③/④⑤⑥ B．①/②/③④/⑤⑥ C．①②/③④/⑤⑥ D．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ 【答案】48．C 49．B 50．A 51．A 52．D 【导语】本文主要介绍蓝莓呈蓝色的原因。 48．细节理解题。根据“And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black.”可知，轻轻擦拭蓝莓的外部后，它几乎看起来是黑色的。故选C。 49．推理判断题。根据“Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light.”可知，植物叶子呈绿色是因为叶片中含有叶绿素，而叶绿素主要吸收红光和蓝光，不吸收绿光，故而绿光被反射回来，使得叶片呈绿色，可推知，B项符合。故选B。 50．细节理解题。根据“The second way to make color is through ‘structural color (结构光)’…Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers (层).”以及“Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way.”可知，蓝莓呈现蓝色，就像CD呈现彩色一样，两者都是通过“结构光”制造颜色。故选A。 51．推理判断题。根据第一段“Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them.”及下文“For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue.”可知，此处承上启下，引出蓝色这一话题。故选A。 52．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段主要讲述吃蓝莓时，看到蓝莓的颜色是蓝色；第二段主要讲述剥开蓝莓或者轻轻擦拭蓝莓的外部，这时看到的颜色都不是蓝色的；第三段到第五段讲述创造颜色的两种方法和蓝莓创造颜色的方法；最后一段总结全文。故选D。 Passage 4 Hainan gibbons are the world’s rarest primates (灵长类动物). They only live in Hainan. Their daily life begins with the male heads of the five remaining families’ high and beautiful whistling (啸叫声). It can reach villagers down in the valleys which are 800 to 1,200 meters below. Sadly, gibbons once nearly died out. With the efforts of the researchers, their number has increased from less than 10 in two families to 35 in five families. Although gibbons can look at people curiously from a few meters away, it’s difficult to follow the gibbons. The best way to follow the gibbons is by sound at present. Like humans, gibbons produce vocal cues. With the help of the advanced cameras, we will learn more about their lifestyle and the way they express feelings like joy, anger and sadness. For the next six months, 11 researchers will work with other experts to study the information collected over the last year. Then they will finish a report on the voice characteristics of the gibbons, and try to explain their daily behavior. The database (数据库) is expected to be completed in three years. It will play a major role in researching and protecting gibbons and other rare plants and animals. The project is the first of its kind in China. It’s designed to follow all major rare plants and animals in a single protected area. Researchers suggested that we can explain not only gibbons’ simple communication but also their behavior in the future because of research into Hainan gibbon protection. The growth of Hainan gibbon population gives the whole world confidence to protect the endangered primates in the future. 53．What can we get from the numbers in Paragraph 1? A．Gibbons are active in the daytime. B．Gibbons can jump down from tall trees. C．Gibbons’ whistling can spread a long way. D．Gibbons often wake up the villagers in the valleys. 54．How does the writer show the researches’ efforts to protect the gibbons? A．By telling a story. B．By asking questions. C．By giving examples. D．By listing the numbers. 55．The database is set up to ________. A．follow all the rare plants and animals in the wild B．explain gibbons’ simple communication and behavior C．research and protect gibbons and other rare plants and animals D．help to study the information which was collected over the past year 56．The passage would most likely be found from the ________ part of a newspaper. A．news B．science C．interview D．literature 【答案】53．C 54．D 55．C 56．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了海南长臂猿的数量在研究人员的努力下从几乎灭绝恢复到35只，研究人员通过声音监测和数据分析深入了解它们的生活方式，为保护濒危灵长类动物和稀有植物提供了希望。 53．细节理解题。根据“Their daily life begins with the male heads of the five remaining families’ high and beautiful whistling (啸叫声). It can reach villagers down in the valleys which are 800 to 1,200 meters below.”可知，海南猿的叫声可以传达给800到1200米下方的山谷中的村民，选项C“长臂猿的叫声可以传播很远”可以从第一段中得出。故选C。 54．细节理解题。根据“their number has increased from less than 10 in two families to 35 in five families.”和“For the next six months, 11 researchers will work with other experts to study the information collected over the last year.”可知，文章通过列出数字来展示研究者保护长臂猿的努力。故选D。 55．细节理解题。根据“The database (数据库) is expected to be completed in three years. It will play a major role in researching and protecting gibbons and other rare plants and animals.”可知，建立数据库是用来研究和保护长臂猿和其他稀有植物和动物的。故选C。 56．推理判断题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了海南长臂猿的数量在研究人员的努力下从几乎灭绝恢复到35只，研究人员通过声音监测和数据分析深入了解它们的生活方式，为保护濒危灵长类动物和稀有植物提供了希望。因此可推知本篇文章可能会出现在报纸的科学部分。故选B。 Passage 5 Imagine you are in a boat far out at sea. Suddenly, you hear a loud, deep, and beautiful song. Just as you are starting to enjoy it, the song ends. Then it starts again. Who is out there making such music? It sounds like the music that people make. But in fact, this music is made by some species of whales. According to scientists, some whales express their feelings of loneliness through these songs. They may even sing the songs to show their sadness over the loss of a loved one. Each of these whale songs can last from a few minutes to half an hour, and it is then repeated. The singing can go on for hours, or even days. It is very loud, and can be heard over great distances. What is more amazing is that whales from the same social group sing the same song at the same time even when they are very far apart (相隔). On the other hand, whales that belong to different social groups sing different songs even when they are together. The music may change over time, but whales belonging to the same group always sing the same songs. Research shows that this helps the whales to communicate important information to one another within the group. Although scientists have been studying whale songs for a long time, they continue to wonder why whales sing. They also haven’t found out the different meanings of these songs. But maybe this is not a bad thing, for the beauty of nature often lies in its mystery. And the mystery could be part of the reason why the song sounds so beautiful to the human ear. 57．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To draw the readers’ interest. B．To tell the readers about a story. C．To express the main idea. D．To provide the background. 58．What can we know from the passage? A．Whales express their all feelings through singing. B．Whales in the same sea area sing the same songs. C．Whales in the same group can communicate well. D．Whales sing so loud that they influence each other. 59．What does the underlined word “this” in the last Paragraph mean? A．Scientists have studied whale songs for a long time. B．Scientists have divided the whales into different groups. C．Scientists haven’t completely known what whale songs mean. D．Scientists haven’t clearly known how long whale songs can last. 60．What may be the best title of the passage? A．The recent research on whale songs B．The meanings of whale songs C．The communication among whales D．Scientists and different whales 【答案】57．A 58．C 59．C 60．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了鲸鱼通过歌声表达情感，同时也是一种社交的方式。 57．主旨大意题。根据“Imagine you are in a boat far out at sea. Suddenly, you hear a loud, deep, and beautiful song. Just as you are starting to enjoy it, the song ends. Then, it starts again. Who is out there making such music?”可知，第一段通过想象你坐在远海的一艘船上，听到一首又响亮、又深沉、又优美的歌，引出本文的主题——鲸鱼唱歌，目的是吸引读者的兴趣，故选A。 58．推理判断题。根据“The music may change over time, but whales belonging to the same group always sing the same songs. Research shows that this helps the whales to communicate important information to one another within the group.”可知，同一组的鲸鱼可以很好地交流，故选C。 59．词义猜测题。根据“They also haven’t found out the different meanings of these songs. But maybe this is not a bad thing, for the beauty of nature often lies in its mystery.”可知，他们也没有发现这些歌曲的不同含义。但也许这并不是一件坏事，因为大自然的美丽往往在于它的神秘。“this”指的是科学家们还不知道鲸鱼的歌声意味着什么，故选C。 60．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了科学家对鲸鱼歌声的研究，包括鲸鱼歌声的特点、同一群体鲸鱼歌声相同的现象以及科学家对鲸鱼歌声含义还未完全了解等内容，A选项“关于鲸鱼歌声的最新研究”最能概括文章内容。故选A。 话题4 科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 Facing a poster of a horror movie, some people can’t wait to enjoy it while some quickly close their eyes, hoping for removing the picture from minds. Most of us simply consider that different reactions (反应) are down to their different characters. Dr. Sherry, from Dalhousie University, says it is the brain which shapes our reactions to fear. According to Sherry, the brains of the people who love scary movies seem to need a lot more excitement. That’s because their excitability (兴奋性) is born staying low. Thus, their brains are naturally hunting for the chance to deal with that difference in them. That’s why some people are willing to pay a lot of money to jump out of an airplane. But not all of these people want to be in real danger. So, they choose to watch scary movies instead. My friend, Peter, an expert in skateboarding, loves watching scary movies as well. “Both horror movies and challenging skateboard movements offer my brain excitement,” he says. “Other people avoid meeting horrors just because their brains usually have a really strong startle response (惊跳反应) , so when something scares them, they get hurt badly, no matter on their bodies or spirits.” Sherry says. “They are often thought to be more overreaction to unpleasant experience like being scared while watching a horror film.” “One of my friends, Miya had to be in hospital for special treatment last week, simply because of catching sight of a scary picture in a horror movie.” But there’s also something interesting. Dr. Sherry says that if people keep watching scary movies a lot, they might not be as scared anymore. Our brain can get used to the scary things. So, in the end, whether we like or dislike scary movies depends on our brains and how they deal with fear and excitement. It’s different from one to another, and that’s what makes us special when it comes to choosing movies. 61．According to Sherry, some people willingly choose horror films because of ________. A．the force from friends B．their born low excitability C．the attraction from the poster D．their own special characters 62．Which paragraphs give the reasons why people have different reactions to horror films? A．Paragraphs 1&2. B．Paragraphs 2&3. C．Paragraphs 3&4. D．Paragraphs 4&5. 63．According to Paragraph 2, why do some people choose to watch scary films instead of jumping out of an airplane? A．Because they don’t want to be in the real danger. B．Because they don’t have enough money for airplanes. C．Because they can find different kinds of excitements in scary films. D．Because they can’t feel the excitement of jumping out of airplanes. 64．What does the prefix “over” in the underline word “overreaction” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．More than necessary. B．Less than necessary. C．More than can be afforded. D．Less than can be afforded. 65．This passage is probably from _________. A．a comic book B．a sports newspaper C．a movie guide D．a scientific magazine 【答案】61．B 62．B 63．A 64．A 65．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了人们对恐怖电影的不同反应及其背后的原因。 61．细节理解题。根据第二段句子“According to Sherry, the brains of the people who love scary movies seem to need a lot more excitement. That’s because their excitability (兴奋性) is born staying low.”可知，有些人乐意选择恐怖电影，是因为他们的兴奋性天生就很低。故选B。 62．细节理解题。结合第二段句子“According to Sherry, the brains of the people who love scary movies seem to need a lot more excitement. That’s because their excitability (兴奋性) is born staying low.”和第三段句子“Other people avoid meeting horrors just because their brains usually have a really strong startle response (惊跳反应)”可知，第二段和第三段先后介绍了大脑兴奋性低和有强烈的惊跳反应是造成人们对恐怖电影有不同反应的原因。故选B。 63．细节理解题。根据第二段句子“That’s why some people are willing to pay a lot of money to jump out of an airplane. But not all of these people want to be in real danger.”可知，有些人之所以选择观看恐怖电影而非从飞机上跳下来，是因为他们不想处于真正的危险之中。故选A。 64．词句猜测题。结合前文“Other people avoid meeting horrors just because their brains usually have a really strong startle response (惊跳反应)”和“They are often thought to be more overreaction to unpleasant experience like being scared while watching a horror film.”可知，其他人之所以避免遇到恐怖，只是因为他们的大脑通常会有非常强烈的惊跳反应，因此他们通常被认为对不愉快的经历反应过度，比如在看恐怖电影时感到害怕。划线词“overreaction”意为“过度反应”，reaction意为“反应”，前缀over表示“过度”，与more than necessary“超出必要范围”意思相近。故选A。 65．推理判断题。纵观全文可知，本文主要介绍了人们对恐怖电影的不同反应及其背后的原因，属于科学范畴，因此这篇文章可能来自科学杂志。故选D。 Passage 2 Artwork is lovely to look at, and it has the power to make people feel and think differently. But do you know that when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions (情绪)? Scientists recently carried out a study at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands. The museum is home to Girl with a Pearl Earring, a very famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It was painted in 1665. ① The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings. First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop. ② It was shown that their emotional reactions (反应) were 10 times stronger when they looked at the real paintings. The most active part of the brain while looking at the artworks was the area that controls people’s personal identity (身份) and consciousness (意识). ③ How did that happen? By study, people may experience something called a “sustained attentional loop” when they watched a certain painting. The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring. This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop. Each time they completed the cycle, their focus became stronger and their connection with Girl with a Pearl Earring was deeper, which meant that people stared at the painting for longer. Martin de Munnik, one of the researchers in this study, said, “That means you have to pay attention whether you want to or not.” It was as if the painting itself had a power to hold the viewers’ attention and guide their eye movement in a very involuntary (无意识的) way. ④ The director of the Mauritshuis, Martine Gosselink, said that the study shows how important it is to go and see art in real life, whether it’s paintings, photography or dancing. She added, “it really helps develop your brain.” The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 66．What is the purpose of the study? A．To explain different ways to study a painting. B．To check people’s interest in museum paintings. C．To find differences between a painting and its photo. D．To watch people’s reactions to real art and its photos. 67．We can put the following sentence “The team also found that the group reacted even more strongly to Girl with a Pearl Earring.” in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 68．How does the writer introduce the “sustained attentional loop”? A．By giving an example. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By offering advice. 69．Why was Mona Lisa mentioned at the end of the passage? A．To introduce a world-famous art work. B．To explain the plan for further research. C．To show the researchers’love for it. D．To prove its influence on people’s brain. 70．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Power of Real Works of Art B．Lessons from Real Works of Art C．The Way to Enjoy Real Works of Art D．A Visit to Real Works of Art 【答案】66．D 67．C 68．A 69．B 70．A 【导语】本文主要讲述研究人员通过实验，对比人们对艺术作品真迹和照片的反应，发现观看真迹能让人产生更强烈的情绪反应，凸显了真实艺术品的力量。 66．细节理解题。根据“The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings. First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop.” 可知，研究借助设备观察人们分别对真迹和照片的反应，所以研究目的是观察人们对真实艺术品及其照片的反应。故选D。 67．推理判断题。①处介绍研究设备与流程，未涉及对特定画作反应，排除A选项；②处强调看真迹情绪反应普遍强烈，插入句突出特定画作反应，与②处语境衔接不紧，排除B选项；④处围绕研究结果意义和后续计划，与插入句关联性不大，排除D选项。③处开始探讨人们对画作产生强烈反应的原因，插入句“研究团队还发现，这组人对《戴珍珠耳环的少女》反应更强烈” 能很好地引出后文以《戴珍珠耳环的少女》为例的阐述，使上下文逻辑更连贯，所以插入句适合放在③处。故选C。 68．细节理解题。根据“The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring. This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop.” 可知，作者以志愿者看《戴珍珠耳环的少女》时注意力移动顺序为例，介绍 “持续注意力循环”。故选A。 69．推理判断题。根据“The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.”可知，研究人员想拓宽研究，计划对《蒙娜丽莎》等作品做实验，提及它是为了解释进一步的研究计划。故选B。 70．最佳标题题。根据“when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions” ，后文围绕此论述人们对真迹和照片的不同反应，突出真实艺术品能带来更强烈情绪，强调了真实艺术品的力量，所以A选项“真实艺术品的力量”最能概括文章主旨。故选A。 Passage 3 I love snakes, while my mother does not. Lots of people who are afraid of snakes have never seen one. Neither has my mother. So where does the fear come from? To find out the answer, scientists put pictures with snakes, pandas, cats, flowers and many other things in front of a group of people of all ages, even babies. People found snakes faster than flowers. It wasn’t just snakes. They found “black faces”, another example, spiders (蜘蛛), faster than “safe” things like flowers. It seems we find things that might be dangerous to us faster. Maybe we are born to be afraid of them. Scientists also found people learned to fear snakes faster. Why did they fear snakes? Most of them said that in their experiences, they were influenced by the scared voice and faces of those who met snakes, but weren’t bitten by snakes. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it’s dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late. So why is it important whether we are afraid of snakes or not? It may not matter much to us, but it is really very important to snakes, People protect animals they like, not animals they fear. Snakes may not be as cute as pandas, but they’re just of the same importance to the environment. Snakes eat insects and mice that are pests (害虫) to humans. Snakes are also food for other animals so, when we kill snakes, we’re breaking the balance. How can we reduce our fears to give snakes a chance? Scientists did a study recently. Some volunteer students went on a field trip. With the help of safety tips, everyone could safely touch and hold a snake, It turns out that snakes aren’t so bad when you know the way to stay with them. Most people who were afraid of snakes before the field trip weren’t afraid afterwards. In fact, snakes even became some students’ favourite animal. Hmm, maybe I should take my mum on the next field trip. 71．In the writer’s opinion, what are “black faces”? A．Things make people feel dangerous. B．Faces of animals in the pictures. C．Things that have black faces. D．Faces of people in danger. 72．What does the writer mean by saying “we might learn our lesson too late” in the third paragraph? A．We might never see any snakes. B．We are not in danger any longer. C．We might not fear snakes any more. D．We might already be killed by snakes. 73．How do the scientists help people reduce the fear of snakes? A．By teaching people skills of killing snakes. B．By driving snakes away through a field trip. C．By teaching them the right way to stay with them. D．By giving snakes a chance to show they are good. 74．What can we learn from scientists after reading the passage? A．Don’t be afraid and find chances in danger. B．Always remember to give people safety tips. C．Face failures bravely and never give up trying. D．Find problems and do research to solve them. 【答案】71．A 72．D 73．C 74．D 【导语】本文讲述了人们对于蛇的天然恐惧可能源于进化本能，并且这种恐惧可以通过亲身体验和了解来减少，这对于保护蛇类及其在环境中的重要作用具有重要意义。 71．词句猜测题。根据“They found “black faces”, another example, spiders, faster than ‘safe’ things like flowers. It seems we find things that might be dangerous to us faster.”可知，“black faces”指的是让人感觉危险的事物。故选A。 72．词句猜测题。根据“Most of them said that in their experiences, they were influenced by the scared voice and faces of those who met snakes, but wasn't bitten by snakes. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it's dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late.”可知，意思是如果非要被蛇咬才知道危险，那可能已经被蛇咬死了才明白，即我们可能已经被蛇咬死了。故选D。 73．细节理解题。根据“Some volunteer students went on a field trip. With the help of safety tips, everyone could safely touch and hold a snake. It turns out that snakes aren't so bad when you know the way to stay with them.”可知，科学家通过教人们与蛇相处的正确方法来减少对蛇的恐惧。故选C。 74．推理判断题。 根据“To find out the answer, scientists put pictures with snakes, pandas, cats, flowers and many other things in front of a group of people of all ages, even babies. Scientists also found people learned to fear snakes faster. Scientists did a study recently. Some volunteer students went on a field trip.”可知，科学家发现人们怕蛇的问题后，通过实验和研究等方式去解决，我们能学到发现问题并做研究来解决它们。故选D。 Passage 4 ①As a saying goes, “When one drinks water, one must not forget where it comes from.” However, many teenagers only care more about themselves instead of other things. Gratifyingly, little Ming is an exceptional. The boy who lived in Zhengzhou by the Yellow River, asked his mother a question which was puzzling him “Mum, why isn’t our water dirty? Why does it taste so fresh?” His mother smiled, and told him “That’s because the water in our house comes from the Dan River in the south, by means of the South-to-North Water Diversion (转移) Project.” What is the South-to-North Water Diversion Project? ②As early as 1952, Chairman Mao Zedong pointed out “There is plenty of water in the south of our country, but a shortage of water in the north. If possible, we should borrow some water from the south.” This was the first time the great idea of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project had been mentioned. This project, as its name suggests, simply means ________. How is the water diverted? ③From the plan for the project, you can discover that most of the water will come from the Yangtze River. This is because the Yangtze River is China’s largest river basin, where water resources are constantly stable. You can also discover that the whole project is divided into western, central and eastern routes, to be completed one after the other, starting with the eastern one. And a close look at the plan will show that the Yangtze River’s water is extracted (抽取) by a pumping station, and is sent through a channel over one thousand kilometers to Tianjin and other places nearby. ④China’s great water diversion project has transferred nearly 30 billion cubic meters of water in the past five years. The first part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project’s central route has directly helped over 120 million people since it went into operation on Dec. 12, 2014, according to the Ministry of Water Resources. 75．The writer’s main purpose in writing the first paragraph is ________. A．to introduce the topic and catch readers’ attention B．to explain the reason for the clean and sweet water clearly C．to tell the readers what the people’s life in Zhengzhou is like D．to show the route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project 76．Which sentence should go on the empty line in Paragraph 2? A．diverting water from the Yangtze River to the Yellow River. B．diverting water from the Yellow River to the Yangtze River. C．diverting water from North China to the southern parts of the country. D．diverting water from South China to the northern parts of the country. 77．According to the passage, the correct order is ________. ①over 120 million people have benefited from the project. ②the great project started with the eastern route. ③on Dec. 12, 2014 the project was put into use. ④Chairman Mao Zedong advised to borrow water from the south. ⑤the situation of water shortage in the north was very serious. A．④⑤②③① B．⑤④②③① C．⑤④①②③ D．④⑤①②③ 78．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Three routes of the Water Diversion Project B．The South-to-North Water Diversion Project C．Little Ming’s Question and Mum’s Answer D．The report from the Ministry of Water Resources 【答案】75．A 76．D 77．B 78．B 【导语】本文介绍了南水北调工程及其实施情况。 75．推理判断题。根据第一段“…Mum, why isn’t our water dirty? Why does it taste so fresh…”可知，通过小明的问题和妈妈的回答将话题引到南水北调工程，所以第一段的目的是在介绍主题，吸引读者的注意。故选A。 76．推理判断题。根据第二段“‘If possible, we should borrow some water from the south. ’ This was the first time the great idea of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project had been mentioned.”可知毛主席提出了向南方借点水的建议及南水北调工程的伟大构想，故选项D“从南方调水到北方”符合语境。故选D。 77．推理判断题。根据第二段“but a shortage of water in the north. If possible, we should borrow some water from the south”可知北方缺水的情况非常严重，毛主席建议向南方借水；根据第三段“starting with the eastern one.”可知伟大的工程始于东线；根据第四段“The first part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project’s central route has directly helped over 120 million people since it went into operation on Dec. 12, 2014, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.”可知2014年12月12日，该项目投入使用，超过1.2亿人从该项目中受益；正确顺序是⑤④②③①。 故选B。 78．最佳标题题。本文介绍了南水北调工程及其实施情况，以选项B “南水北调工程”为标题最合适。故选B。 Passage 5 ①How much time do you spend looking at your smartphone, tablet or computer every day? These electronic devices (设备) help us in many ways, but they may also cause health problems. They have advantages as well as disadvantages. ②Getting information easily is one of the biggest advantages of the Internet. Almost any kind of information on any topic under the sun can be found on the Internet. Search engines can help us find almost any type of information on almost any kind of subject. Meanwhile, much service is now provided on the Internet such as online banking, job seeking, ticket selling and hotel booking. ③However, too much screen time can cause your eyes tired, which leaves your eyes feeling dry and sore and is also bad for your eyesight. To help your eyes stay healthy, follow the “20-20-20” rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds. ④Your eyes aren’t the only parts of your body that could become worse from using electronic devices. People who write a lot of text messages can develop an injury. The repeated movement of typing can lead to the loss of grip strength (握力受损). To avoid this, do this exercise: Put a rubber band around the top of your five fingers and open your hand. Repeat this a few times. ⑤Another serious danger is that it may cause several mind problems. One of the biggest problems is the Internet addiction (瘾). Many people turn to the Internet or computer games to keep themselves away from the feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. Slowly, they might start to depend on the Internet and feel worried if they’re not connected. To stop yourself from falling into this kind of trap, limit the amount of time you spend online. 79．The first 20 of the “20-20-20” rule in the passage suggests ______. A．how long the break lasts B．how often you have the break C．how many times you take a break D．how far you look at things from you 80．Which picture best shows rubber band exercise? A． B． C． D． 81．The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______. A．several serious mind problems B．people who have the Internet addiction C．the Internet and computer games D．feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness 82．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．It’s easy to search for information on the Internet. B．To protect eye health, you should follow the “20-20-20” rule. C．Using electronic devices causes many problems in our body. D．Watching videos too much will lead to the loss of grip strength. 83．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】79．B 80．C 81．B 82．D 83．D 【导语】本文主要讲了电子设备在很多方面对我们有帮助，但它们也可能导致健康问题，并针对这些问题提出了相应的健康建议。 79．细节理解题。根据第三段“To help your eyes stay healthy, follow the ‘20-20-20’ rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds.”可知，第一个20指让眼睛休息的频率。故选B。 80．细节理解题。根据第四段“To avoid this, do this exercise: Put a rubber band around the top of your five fingers and open your hand. Repeat this a few times.”可知，为了避免这种情况，做这个活动：在你的五个指尖上套一个橡皮圈，然后张开你的手来拉伸橡皮筋，所以选项C正是文中描述的橡皮筋锻炼方法。故选C。 81．词义猜测题。根据第五段“One of the biggest problems is the Internet addiction. Many people turn to the Internet or computer games to keep themselves away from the feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. Slowly, they might start to depend on the Internet and feel worried if they’re not connected.”可知，这里they指的是有网瘾的人。故选B。 82．细节理解题。根据第四段“People who write a lot of text messages can develop an injury. The repeated movement of typing can lead to the loss of grip strength.”可知，打字的重复动作会导致握力丧失，而不是看视频太多。故选D。 83．篇章结构题。结合全文可知，第一段是总写，第二段写优点，第三、第四和第五段写缺点。所以选项D符合这个结构。故选D。 话题5 教育与青少年问题 Passage 1 It is good to know that your parents will offer you a shoulder to cry on when you meet setbacks (挫折). Would it still be welcome if your mother gave up her job in order to be closer to you all the time? Many parents in China have chosen to do so. They stay home to cook healthy food and help children with their homework, reported 21st Century Business Herald and some even rent (租) a small room near their children’s school to save their time. Such parents have got the nickname of “helicopter (直升机) parents”, which means they always closely hover around their children. “This is harmful to their children as they will not be able to learn self-dependence,” said Chicago family expert (专家) Danielle Sines. However, parents have their own reasons. Most students in China are only children, and so parents are willing to do everything to help them stand out among the fierce (激烈的) competition, said China Youth Daily. This June, Liu Lu began her last year in high school in Hebei. Her mother rented a small room near her school so that she could do the washing and cooking for her. “I’ll have to be there for my children as she is making that last push for college. What I do will save her a lot of time so she can better prepare for the national college entrance exam. It’s worth it.” Her mother told the reporter. In fact, schools in Northeastern states in the USA, such as Connecticut and New York, have the same trend (趋势). In September, students moved into their dormitories (集体宿舍) but many had some extra equipment (装备): their parents. However, students are still advised to face new challenges standing on their own two feet. 84．The underlined expression “hover around” in Para. 2 probably means _________. A．deal with B．look after C．pick up D．turn to 85．What can we learn from the passage? A．The writer is strongly against what helicopter parents do. B．The expert Danielle Sines supports what helicopter parents do. C．Many Chinese parents are willing to do much for their children. D．American parents always let their children face difficulties by themselves. 86．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The study of “helicopter parents” in America. B．The parenting style-“helicopter parents” in China. C．The importance of children’s self-dependence in China. D．The relationship between parents and children in America. 87．What does the last paragraph mean? A．Students should learn self-dependence. B．Students should refuse their parents’ help. C．Parents should face new challenges alone. D．Parents should cook or wash for their children. 88．Where can we read the passage? A．In a guide book. B．In a storybook. C．In a novel. D．In a newspaper. 【答案】84．B 85．C 86．B 87．A 88．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国家庭教育的一种新现象“直升机父母”，父母陪读趋势不断上升。 84．词句猜测题。根据“Such parents have got the nickname of “helicopter (直升机) parents”, which means they always closely hover around their children.”可知，这样的父母有个绰号叫做“直升机父母”，意思是他们总是紧紧围绕在孩子身边，故划线部分hover around意思应与look after “照顾”相近。故选B。 85．推理判断题。根据“Many parents in China have chosen to do so. They stay home to cook healthy food and help children with their homework”可知，中国的许多家长都选择待在家里做健康的食物，帮助孩子们做作业，愿意为孩子做很多事情。故选C。 86．主旨大意题。根据“Such parents have got the nickname of “helicopter (直升机) parents”, which means they always closely hover around their children.”及通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国家庭教育的一种新现象“直升机式父母”，父母陪读趋势不断上升。故选B。 87．推理判断题。根据“However, students are still advised to face new challenges standing on their own two feet.”可知，学生应学会自立。故选A。 88．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国家庭教育的一种新现象 “直升机式父母”，故推测出可能在报纸上看到这篇文章。故选D。 Passage 2 A mobile phone is used by almost everyone today. However, many people cannot get rid of (摆脱) mobile phones because phones have become part of daily life. As the addiction (瘾) to the smartphone has become a serious problem, it causes many problems in life. Most phone users look down at their phones for a long time. When hunching (弓背) or bending their neck, they put serious pressure (压力) on the neck and backbone. And this will cause a sore back or a neck ache. According to studies, as high as 45% of the young people from age 16 to 24 these days suffer back pain because of the heavy usage of smartphones. Also, trying to focus on and look at the screen of the phone for a long time will discomfort eyes and may cause loss of vision (视力) . Besides, if someone brings the phone to sleep with, he or she will unconsciously (无意地) spend more time on the phone than sleep. It’s true that phones make life more convenient, but that doesn’t mean they can take control of life. To get rid of phones, you can create a phone-free time. For example, turn off your phone or stop it from the Internet after 8:00 P. M. At that time, you can spend time on anything but phone so that you won’t check on your phone. Just like smoking, phone addiction is a habit. You must replace the habit with another if you want to change it. So find a few things to do whenever you are not using your phone, such as reading a book or exercising. Of course, it’s not easy to get rid of a habit and the beginning is the most challenging. That’s why having a strong idea really makes a big difference. Remember, do not let your phone become your _________ and you become its servant (仆人) . 89．Which one can show the number of the young people aged 16-24 who have a sore back? (stand for the number) A． B． C． D． 90．Which word can be the most suitable in the blank “_________”? A．master B．teacher C．boss D．waiter 91．Which is the right order according to the passage? ①The ways to get rid of phone addiction. ②The importance of a strong mind. ③The cause of cell phone addiction. ④The problems caused by cell phone addiction. A．①-②-④-③ B．④-③-①-② C．③-④-①-② D．③-④-②-① 92．How does the writer explain the ways to get rid of phone addiction? A．By telling a story. B．By listing some numbers. C．By comparing two facts. D．By giving an example. 93．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．The writer wants to tell students not to use cell phones. B．The writer wants phone-users not to be addicted to phones. C．The writer wants to tell us the importance of smart phones. D．The writer wants to tell us the bad effects caused by game addiction. 【答案】89．B 90．A 91．C 92．D 93．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了手机上瘾已经给我们的生活带来了很多不好的影响，及介绍一些方法去如何克服这种坏习惯。并警告我们不能让自己成为手机的奴隶。 89．细节理解题。根据“According to studies, as high as 45% of the young people from age 16 to 24 these days suffer back pain because of the heavy usage of smartphones.”可知，45%的年轻人（年龄段从16到24）有着背痛。故选B。 90．推理判断题。根据“you become its servant”可知，你会成为仆人。前文所说的手机就成为“主人”master。故选A。 91．细节理解题。根据“However, many people cannot get rid of mobile phones because phones have become part of daily life.”可知，首先介绍了手机瘾产生的原因，排除AB选项，由“As the addiction (瘾) to the smartphone has become a serious problem, it causes many problems in life. ”可知接着介绍了手机瘾产生的影响，然后根据“To get rid of phones, you can create a phone-free time”可知，介绍了如何消除手机瘾，故排除D。故选C。 92．细节理解题。根据“For example, turn off your phone or stop it from the Internet after 8:00 P.M.”可知，此处是在举例子。故选D。 93．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者想通过这篇文章告诉手机使用者要好好地使用手机不要沉迷于手机。故选B。 Passage 3 Will this year’s gift money from your parents and grandparents be the most that you’ve ever had? Unless you plan to save it all, you’ve got to think carefully about how to spend it wisely. “Once, I wanted to swim. I spent 2,000 yuan and registered (报名) for a swimming class,” said 12-year-old Wang Yue from Wuxi in Jiangsu Province. “Later I lost interest in swimming and only went to a few classes. I regret (后悔) the purchase (购买).” It can be difficult to keep your money in your purse when shopping. Everything is packaged (包装) to catch your eyes. And there are advertisements designed to push you into buying. But if you ask yourself a few questions, you may save your money: Do I really need it? ________, do I really want it? If I buy now, do I have enough money for other things I might need later? Could I find it cheaper somewhere else? After answering these questions, will you still buy it? Probably not. Good questions will help you keep a cool head when you suddenly feel like something. If you really like it but can’t decide now, ask your parents for help. Tell them what you will do with it. Listen to their ideas. Don’t ever spend your savings without thinking carefully. If there’s a first time, there will be a second and third. Your money will be gone before you know it. If there’s something that you think you like a lot, stop, look again and think twice. 94．What did Wang Yue regret doing? A．He spent the most gift money he’s ever had. B．He spent 2,000 yuan on a swimming class. C．He lost interest in swimming. D．He only went to a few swimming classes. 95．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank ? A．If I don’t need it B．Because I don’t need it C．But I don’t need it D．After I don’t need it 96．Which of the following CANNOT help us think carefully before buying? A．We can ask ourselves if we really need it or want it. B．We can ask ourselves if we can find it cheaper somewhere else. C．We can ask our parents for suggestions. D．We can ask our classmates to tell us what we should do with it. 97．What’s the purpose of this article? A．To explain why it is difficult to save money when shopping. B．To tell us about Wang Yue’s experience. C．To advise us to think carefully and spend money wisely. D．To tell us of the best ways to save money in the future. 【答案】94．B 95．A 96．D 97．C 【导语】本文主要告诉我们应该理智地使用长辈们给的新年压岁钱，并就如何理智地使用提出了建议。 94．细节理解题。根据“Once, I wanted to swim. I spent 2,000 yuan and registered for a swimming class... I regret (后悔) the purchase.”可知王悦后悔为游泳课花费了2000元钱，故选B。 95．推理判断题。根据“If I buy now, do I have enough money for other things I might need later?”可知此处应是条件状语从句，所以推断应是“如果我不需要它，我真的想要它吗”符合语境，故选A。 96． 细节理解题。根据“Do I really need it? ... do I really want it? If I buy now, do I have enough money for other things I might need later? Could I find it cheaper somewhere else?”和“If you really like it but can’t decide now, ask your parents for help.”可知文中没有建议向同班同学征求建议，故选D。 97．主旨大意题。根据“Unless you plan to save it all, you’ve got to think carefully about how to spend it wisely.”以及全文可知，文章主要是为了告诉孩子们如何明智地、谨慎地花钱，故选C。 Passage 4 According to Zhang Bo from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), the role of human teachers will change as artificial intelligence (AI) develops. Zhang, 89, one of China’s first generation (代) of AI experts, began his journey of studying AI in 1978. At a conference (会议) in Beijing, China, on August 16, 2024, Zhang said, “AI will influence how teachers and teaching machines work, with the possibility that human teachers might be replaced (取代) by AI teachers.” Speaking at the conference, Zhang said something important. He mentioned that in Chinese education, solving problems is very important. But he also said that it’s really important for students to be able to ask questions. He believes that asking questions is what helps make new ideas and new technologies happen. Younger children are also beginning to make their mark in this field. Ten-year-old Yang Yuzhou is one of them. He started learning coding (编码) last year and won first prize in the competition. Now, he knows how to use AI to create pictures, and he wants to create robots that could help humans. “Personalized (个性化的) teaching can be carried out in the future. Guided by a human teacher, each student can have an AI teaching helper,” said Han Liqun, former director of the School of Information Engineering of Beijing Technology and Business University. 98．Which of the following will Zhang Bo agree with? A．AI won’t have much to do with teaching. B．Chinese education thinks little of problem-solving. C．The ability to ask questions is helpful for new ideas. D．AI teachers are better at problem-solving than human teachers. 99．The writer gives the example of Yang Yuzhou in Paragraph 4 to ________. A．honor the ten-year-old boy B．tell children something about coding C．teach children how to create pictures using AI D．encourage younger generations to learn about AI 100．What can we infer (推断) from Han Liqun's words? A．AI robots will play a larger role in our daily lives. B．AI teaching will be introduced into students’ studies. C．Human teachers will be completely replaced by AI teachers. D．AI will be the most important subject at schools. 101．Where can we probably read the passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a guidebook. C．In a science magazine. D．In a sports magazine 【答案】98．C 99．D 100．B 101．C 【导语】本文通过例举一些事例，介绍了人工智能对教育产生的影响。 98．细节理解题。根据第三段“He believes that asking questions is what helps make new ideas and new technologies happen.”可知，提出问题有助于产生新想法。故选C。 99．推理判断题。根据第四段“Younger children are also beginning to make their mark in this field. Ten-year-old Yang Yuzhou is one of them. He started learning coding (编码) last year and won first prize in the competition.”可知，作者在第四段以Yang Yuzhou来举例是为了鼓励更年轻的一代人去了解AI，故选D。 100．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Personalized (个性化的) teaching can be carried out in the future. Guided by a human teacher, each student can have an AI teaching helper”可知，从他的话中我们可以得知，AI教学可以被介绍到学生们的学习中，故选B。 101．推理判断题。阅读全文可知，本文内容与人工智能相关，应该是来自科学杂志，故选C。 Passage 5 ①More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses, including language, history and science. ②Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion. ③The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace. Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same conversations again and again to understand it. Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces. ④The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such as listening to stories and watching movies) . The class has become much more interesting and creative. ⑤There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find. Some students spend more time studying now. “I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus, instead of having to wait until I get home,” a student explained. ⑥Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others. ⑦However, technologies are already a part of most students’ day-to-day lives. As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom. 102．What does the expression “at their own pace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．According to their own timetable. B．Without their teachers’ help. C．Because of their wonderful goals. D．Against their parents’ hope. 103．According to the passage, which is one of the reasons, why some adults feel worried about technologies used in education? A．They do harm to students eyes. B．They make students less interested in learning. C．They influence the relationship between students. D．They cause the students to be more stressed. 104．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．teachers can take control of students’ learning B．exam results depend a lot on new technology C．technology in education has a bright future D．note-taking is as helpful as video-watching 105．What’s the best title of this passage? A．New technology changes learning B．The wonderful future of iPads C．A more enjoyable way to learn D．How to use iPads properly 106．What is the correct structure of the passage? A．①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ B．①/②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①②③/④⑤/⑥/⑦ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ 【答案】102．A 103．C 104．C 105．A 106．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了iPads新技术手段在教学中的优点和缺点。作者认为iPads及其他的技术在教育中将有光明的前景。 102．词句猜测题。根据“Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. … Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.”可知，此处应指iPads可以让学生按照自己的节奏学习。故选A。 103．细节理解题。根据“Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. … Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.”可知，一些成年人对教育中使用的技术感到担忧的原因之一他们认为iPads可能会使学生之间产生隔阂。如果一个学生花更多的时间在iPad上看视频，他与他人面对面交流的机会就会减少。故选C。 104．推理判断题。根据“We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.”可知，作者可能同意教育技术有一个光明的未来。故选C。 105．最佳标题题。根据“More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning.”以及通读全文可知，越来越多的人相信技术对学习很有帮助。因此“新技术改变学习”应为最佳标题。故选A。 106．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段总领全文引出主题；第二段和第三段主要讲述了许多老师支持在语言学习中使用iPads，并且iPads可以让学生按照自己的节奏学习；第四段到第五段讲述了学生使用iPads学习的优点；第六段讲述使用iPad的缺点；第七段主要讲述了我们应该期待教育技术有一个光明的未来，总结全文。故选B。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（说明文）5大常考话题 话题1 科技与创新应用 话题4 科普知识与现代技术 话题2 传统文化与艺术 话题5 教育与青少年问题 话题3 环境与动植物保护 话题1 科技与创新应用 Passage 1 It’s hard to believe that after spending so much time on the Earth, there are still places we don’t know everything about. The huge and cold continent (大陆) of Antarctica is just one of them. Antarctica is in the southernmost point of the Earth. Its land is almost completely covered by ice, so there are many places unknown to us. And that is what Tom Jordan and other scientists in the UK want to change. These scientists have arrived in Antarctica with a new drone (无人机). They hope it can help them learn about the continent’s most far-away areas, both above the ice and below it. At the same time, they also want to find out more about how the warmer weather is influencing Antarctica so that humans can plan for the future. Over the years, researchers have often used planes to explore (探索) these areas, but Antarctica’s weather makes it dangerous. These planes aren’t able to spend much time in the air, and must carry a lot of fuel (燃料). However, the new drone can do the work more safely at a lower cost. And it is also friendlier to the environment. What’s more, the 10-metre-long drone can draw the shape of the land below the ice exactly，which can help scientists better understand how the continent is changing. Now the drone is still being tested in Antarctica. But it’s hoped that in the future, scientists can fly it over the cold continent while still sitting in the UK! 1．The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________. A．living in Antarctica B．not knowing much about Antarctica C．visiting icy places D．exploring more places on the Earth 2．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．The new drone was invented in a test. B．The new drone has not been in use yet. C．Drones are becoming popular in the UK. D．Scientists hope to fly over Antarctica. 3．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Places we don’t know on the Earth B．Planes used to explore Antarctica C．Antarctica is waiting for more people to explore D．New drones will help scientists explore Antarctica Passage 2 Students pass their schoolwork through different hands, from their group leaders to the class representative (课代表) , and finally to the teacher. It might not sound too difficult, but sometimes it can go wrong and take a lot of time. To deal with this problem, Zhang Xirui from Shenzhen Gezhi Academy in Guangdong came up with a useful tool—a smart homework collection robot. This won him first prize in the20th Guangdong Provincial Children’s Invention Awards. The robot uses radio frequency identification (RFID射频识别) technology—a reader and a special tag (标签) that can share information without touching each other. This way, it can help find and know what it is looking for. Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. Students only need to place their notebooks on the robot, and the machine “sees” the notebook, reads its tag and takes it out of the name list. “Teachers can check who hasn't turned in homework by connecting their phones with the robot through WiFi”, the 13-year-old explained to Shenzhen Satellite TV. ▲ Now, he’s planning to develop a third-generation and hopes to use ultra-high- frequency (超高频) radio technology to read lots of RFID tags from far away. That means if you stick a special tag on your notebook, the robot can read the information from a thick stack (堆) of notebooks at once. Zhang believes this is the key to how artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. Zhang dreams of becoming a scientist when he grows up. “I have tried making model airplanes and other scientific and creative projects. Inventing has brought me joy and happiness,” he said. 4．What is the disadvantage of the traditional way to pass students’ schoolwork? A．It might be too difficult. B．It may cost too much money. C．It can go wrong and take a lot of time. D．Only the teacher passes the schoolwork. 5．What is the right order of the following facts according to the passage? a. The machine “sees” the notebook and reads its tag. b. Students place their notebooks on the robot. c. The machine takes the student’s notebook out of the name list. d. Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. A．b-c-d-a B．b-d-a-c C．d-b-a-c D．d-b-c-a 6．Which sentence can be put in the blank “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．The robot is difficult to develop. B．The robot can make life easier for us. C．The robot is the third-generation model made by Zhang. D．The robot is the second-generation model made by Zhang. 7．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How a special RFID tag is used. B．A boy has a dream to be a scientist. C．How artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. D．A student invented a smart robot that collects homework. Passage 3 Andrew Parker, an English inventor, artist and zoologist at the University of Oxford, thinks color is not a thing. The world’s best colors, he says, come not from pigments (颜料), but from materials arranged into crystalline nano-structures (晶体纳米结构). And Parker thinks that we will have colors far richer and more shining than the common colors that we can see today. He calls it structural color (结构色). Structural color was first recorded in the 17th century, in some birds5 feathers, but it is only since the invention of the electron microscope (电子显微镜), in the 1930s, that we have known how it works. Structural color is completely different from pigments. Pigments absorb (吸收) light, however, structural color reflects light into special wavelengths. The results are lively, often shining. Parker has been working for over twenty years on a method to reproduce these nano-structures in a lab, to produce the most amazing nature’s colors. “The brightest colors,” says Parker, are being produced from completely transparent (透明的) materials. He decided to reproduce some colors to prove his idea. Parker has now found a way to produce large numbers of what he calls “Pure Structural Color”. Deep oranges can remain their advantage in the sun; blues and purples also have their brightness. Parker calls them the brightest colors in the world, and he keeps all the details. In this way, others can not say that the exact method is not found in nature. Next, Parker hopes to make use of the way butterflies shine gold and silver to make special paints, and to learn from the cuttlefish (墨鱼) how to make objects change colors. Parker sees a future that structural color will be used instead of pigments. 8．What makes people know how structural color works? A．The development of some modern labs. B．The appearance of the electron microscope. C．The documentary about some birds feathers. D．Tie different backgrounds of structural colour. 9．What is Parker’s purpose according to Paragraph 3? A．To keep his secret in the lab. B．To produce different materials. C．To make the most amazing colors. D．To find the best method to spread light. 10．From paragraph 4, we can know that ________. A．the sun plays an important role in our daily life B．blues and purples are brighter than deep oranges C．Parker has found the most beautiful color in nature D．Parker keeps the details of producing structural color 11．How does Parker find the future of structural color? A．Hopeful. B．Doubtful. C．Dangerous. D．Exciting. Passage 4 Have you ever imagined flying over the city in an air taxi that has no pilot? Do you believe it can take you from place to place in minutes? It sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not anymore. An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, also known as an air taxi, completed its first inter-city demonstration flight in Guangdong on February 27. The eVTOL aircraft started its journey from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen to Jiuzhou Port in Zhuhai, completing the 55-kilometer trip in about 20 minutes. This flight marks an important development of this exciting new form of transport. EVTOL aircraft use high technology to take off and land straight up and down like a helicopter (直升机), which doesn’t need long runways. Instead of using combustion engines, these air taxis use electric motors (电动机). They also have special fans called propellers (螺旋桨) all over their bodies to help them stay balanced in the air. In addition, lithium-ion batteries (锂电池) are used to store electricity, letting them fly far and fast. Some air taxis, like the EH216-S from China’s Ehang, can fly without a pilot. They are controlled by a central command center that keeps an eye on the flight, the route and the weather. There is no doubt that air taxis can help improve heavy traffic. They travel point to point, saving time for people who work in the city but live far away. As an eco-friendly choice, air taxis produce fewer emissions (排放) than oil-powered cars, improving city air quality. What’s more, air taxis require less space for takeoff and landing. That is to say, it can help cities use their space better and save money on building big airports. However, eVTOLs also require special places to take off and land, which means they need eVTOL airports called “vertiports”. Now researchers are trying to make full use of the present small airfields to serve as “vertiports”. And with plans to fly at low heights in cities, there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe. 12．Why does the writer use the questions in Paragraph 1? A．To make a survey. B．To begin a science fiction. C．To interest readers. D．To show the writer’s dream. 13．Which of the following descriptions about air taxis is true? A．No one is needed to control air taxis as they all fly without pilots. B．Air taxis can fly far and fast with the help of lithium-ion batteries. C．The electric motors make air taxis stay balanced while they are flying. D．As a kind of helicopter, air taxis take off and land straight up and down. 14．What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A．Development of air taxis. B．Challenges air taxis face. C．Working rules of air taxis. D．Good points of air taxis. 15．What may next researches on air taxis focus on (专注)? A．How to improve city air quality. B．How to fly higher and more safely. C．How to fly at low heights more safely. D．How to rebuild more airports for air taxis. Passage 5 Put on your 3D glasses and the dinosaur jumps off the screen. There are butterflies in the air around you. How does this happen? At a 3D movie, it seems that a red ball is jumping right at you. But the ball isn’t truly leaving the screen. What’s happening is that your brain and eyes work together to work out the ball’s size, color, shape, and movement. It looks real, but it’s an illusion! Our eyes are like video cameras. They notice every detail of the red ball and how it moves. At the same time, our brain (大脑) guesses what will happen next. That’s why we think the red ball is flying straight at us! But how do 3D movies make objects seem like they’re floating (飘浮) in the air? They trick our brains! Here’s how it works: the movie is filmed using two cameras with lenses (镜头) placed close to each other, just like our eyes. When the movie plays, these two pictures are shown on the screen at the same time. Each picture is a bit different from the other because each camera catches its own view. The two pictures overlap (重叠), and that’s why they look unclear without 3D glasses. This is where the special glasses come in. A 3D movie uses two kinds of light: horizontal (side-to-side) light and vertical (up-and-down) light. The glasses help your left eye see the picture using horizontal light and your right eye see the picture using vertical light. Then, your brain mixes the two pictures into one. That’s when the magic of 3D happens! With 3D glasses, the experience can be fun and exciting. Just remember that it’s all a clever trick to make you feel like you’re right there in the movie! 16．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing some opinions. C．By showing a fact. D．By asking and answering. 17．What does the underlined word “illusion” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Something unreal. B．Something unusual. C．Something unclear. D．Something unpopular. 18．How does the magic of 3D happen? ①The brain mixes the two pictures into one. ②The two pictures are shown on the screen. ③The two pictures look unclear for overlapping. ④The movie is filmed using two cameras side by side. ⑤The 3D glasses help deal with the horizontal and vertical light. A．③②④①⑤ B．④②⑤③① C．③①②④⑤ D．④②③⑤① 19．In which part of a magazine can we read the passage? A．The Big Hits B．Movie Reviews C．The Superstars D．Secrets of Movies 话题2 传统文化与地方特色 Passage 1 Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage (遗产). In Chinese culture, paper cuts are the symbol of happiness and good luck, and they have been used for decoration and design patterns (图案) throughout history. Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck. The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it is often stuck on front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. The image of a fish often appears together with Fu, which shows we will have more than enough money to spend. Paper cuts are also used on presents. People use Fu to wrap (包装) presents to bring good luck to others. A present for parents with new-born babies might show a paper cut of children. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is “lian sheng gui zi”, which means we wish that the parents would have more children. The image of a baby on an animal is popular as well. This animal is called “qi lin”, which is believed to have the power to bring children to the family. Paper cuts that show the Chinese character of double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings. People use them to decorate such occasions (场合) by putting them on walls, windows, doors and even furniture. Another kind of paper cuts are those used to make design patterns on clothing, such as the Chinese Fu, the image of dragon and flower patterns. They are very popular choices for clothes to wear. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewelry boxes. In the past, paper-cutting was all done by hand. Even a small mistake during the process can ruin (毁掉) the whole piece of work. Now there are factories for paper-cutting in China and paper-cutting has also changed from decoration to a kind of art. 20．The first paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the history of paper-cutting B．the occasions paper-cutting used in C．the problems modern paper-cutting faces D．the changes of paper-cutting 21．Why do Chinese people stick Fu upside down? A．Because it helps to drive evil spirits away. B．Because it represents the coming of happiness. C．Because it looks more beautiful in such a style. D．Because it expresses people's hope for a richer life. 22．Which paper cut can be given to parents with a new-born baby? A． B． C． D． 23．Which of the following is TRUE about Chinese paper-cutting? A．It has a long history of more than 2000 years. B．It is always used for decoration and design patterns. C．It is still all done by hand now because of art value. D．It is the symbol of good things only for festivals. Passage 2 In traditional Chinese performing arts, there are many classic roles, like sheng, dan, jing, mo and chou. Most people usually pay little attention to chou. However, it is a very important part in traditional Chinese operas. The reason is that it joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly. In the past, the chou performer was the first one to get dressed and have his make-up done. Usually there are two kinds of chou on the stage, wen chou and wu chou. Wen chou often has a white dot painted on his nose and takes the roles of fisherman, boatman, servant and so on. The other kind is wu chou. Wu chou performers often wear tight clothing (紧身衣) and move quickly. They are good at martial arts (武术) and can jump several meters high. They usually express themselves in loud voices and play humorous roles, for example, kind thieves. Chou performers often make people laugh by their spoken parts and body language, instead of singing skills. Whether they look ugly or beautiful, whether the roles they play are officials or thieves on the stage, chou roles are all humorous characters who appear in funny faces. They use the roles of chou to bring out the good qualities in people. Maybe it is the charm of traditional Chinese operas. Next time, when you are enjoying a traditional Chinese opera, perhaps you can understand the different beauty behind it. 24．The role of chou is important in traditional Chinese operas because ________. A．most people usually pay much attention to it B．it joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly C．it is funny and makes people laugh and happy D．the chou performer was the first to get dressed 25．A kind thief in tight clothing on the stage may be a role of ________. A．wen chou B．wu chou C．sheng D．dan 26．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Wu chou often has a white dot on his nose. B．Wen chou moves quickly and jumps high. C．The roles of chou can bring out people’s good qualities. D．Chou performers often make people laughing by singing skills. 27．What can be the best title of the passage? A．Roles in Chinese Operas B．Stares about Chinese Operas C．Chou in Chinese Operas D．History of Chinese Operas Passage 3 Yingge dance has just become more popular. During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London. The sound of drums, gongs and shouts echoed (回响) throughout London’s streets. It is the first time that the Yingge dance, a national cultural heritage (文化遗产) in China, has been performed overseas. A viewer named Lucy said, “Watching the dance was like stepping into a different world with the vivid colors, the lively expressions of the dancers. We don’t get to see things like that here. I was left in amazement by the ancient dance.” “We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,” said another. Meaningfully translated as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, the 300-year-old dance rose from Chaozhou—Shantou region in Guangdong. Based on the stories of the 108 heroes of Liangshan Mountain from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh, with Shuihu Zhuan as its Chinese name, this folk art mixes a variety of forms, from martial (军事的) arts and Chinese opera to dance. The lead dancer, “Shi Qian”, holds a snake in his hands, whose style of dancing is thought to drive off ghosts. Other performers each dress as one of the 108 heroes. They also wear different opera-style makeups, according to their roles. Dancers wave a pair of short sticks and make powerful movements. They hit the sticks together now and then while walking and dancing. The coach, Chen Laifa, is a national-level inheritor of Yingge dance. ① “When it first appeared 300 years ago, Yingge was a celebration of the success of goodness over evil, and nowadays it is seen as a peace messenger,” said Chen. “We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.” 28．Where does Yingge dance come from? A．North China. B．London streets. C．Overseas. D．Guangdong Province. 29．Why did Lucy say that they had waited for 300 years? A．To show how she loved Yingge Dance. B．To tell how old the city of London was. C．To express how strange Yingge Dance was. D．To show how different Yingge Dance looked. 30．What does “Yingge” in the name of Yingge Dance stand for? A．The name of a place. B．Songs of Heroes. C．The history of Guangdong. D．The name of a ghost. 31．Which of the following sentence best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A．To him, the most important thing is to study the history of Yingge Dance. B．In his view, London is the best place to introduce Yingge Dance to overseas. C．For him, bringing the ancient dance to an international stage is of great importance. D．Chen believes that Yingge Dance will be the symbol of Chinese dance across the world. 32．The main purpose of the passage is to _________. A．spread traditional Chinese culture B．encourage us to practice Yingge dance C．introduce Chinese classical novels D．build a bridge between China and Britain Passage 4 From “eating dazi” to “working out dazi” to “traveling dazi”, a new social trend (趋势) is taking off in China among young people. Dazi often refers to “side-by-side” or just “activity partner” in Chinese. It means people find new ways to connect with others and share their hobbies. Dazi makes social life easier and more comfortable. Unlike traditional friends who often need to hang out with each other and keep in close contact, a dazi is a more relaxed social partner. Getting along with a dazi means one doesn’t have to accommodate (迁就) the other because of different interests and hobbies, which will greatly reduce social costs. In China, many young people are turning to dazi relationships to deal with their busy lives. Dazi is a quick and convenient way to socialize (社交) without a long-term promise. It provides a way for young people to build social connections and fight against loneliness, without needing to care too much about each other like in close relationships. Moreover, social media makes it easy to find people with shared interests for certain activities. However, finding a “dazi” often comes with some hazards. This includes meeting strangers in person, which can put you at risk of harm. So be careful when meeting an online dazi. To stay safe, always meet your online “dazi” in public and let someone know where you are going. A short-term friendship formed through dazi can probably turn into a long-term relationship. While a dazi relationship is typically started for a certain activity, shared experiences and interests can lead to a deeper connection over time. If both parties are willing to spend time and effort developing a stronger relationship, it is possible for the friendship to become a long-term relationship. However, it’s important to respect each other’s personal space when building a relationship, without getting too involved or crossing any lines. 33．Compared with a traditional friend, a dazi ________. A．takes more time to get along with B．is often based on a long-term relationship C．makes social life easier and more relaxed D．requires a higher level of emotional support 34．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Reasons for building a dazi relationship. B．Ways to find people with the same interests. C．The importance of developing a close friendship. D．The role of socializing in fighting against loneliness. 35．What does the underlined word “hazards” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Efforts. B．Dangers. C．Surprises. D．Disagreements. 36．What does the author think of a dazi relationship? A．It can turn into a strong friendship. B．It is more suitable for outgoing people. C．It often starts with respecting each other. D．It helps deepen connections with old friends. Passage 5 American country music is also known as country western music. It has a very long history. It comes from the folk songs of immigrants (移民) from Britain. Country music uses simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love and sadness. That is to say, country music describes life. It talks about friends and enemies (敌人), trucks and roads, farms and crops. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about. Country western music became popular first among cowboys in the American west countryside. Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear. They were not well-educated, so they sang about their daily life in very simple words. They played guitars, violins, and other instruments. In the south of America, many people added instruments from their homes, like bottles and spoons. When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music. In recent years, many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past. These changes make the songs sound even better. Today singers such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles. They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the world. 37．Country western music is from the folk songs of immigrants from ________. A．America B．France C．Britain D．Germany 38．Which of the following is mentioned in the passage? A．Early immigrants lived a very simple life. B．Many country music singers are not well-educated. C．Cowboys usually played country western music on holidays. D．In the west of America, cowboys added instruments from their homes. 39．The best title for the passage is “________”. A．Americans love American country music B．The history of American country music C．Singers and fans of American country music D．All kinds of American music, yesterday and today 话题3 环境与动植物保护 Passage 1 ①Floods are becoming more and more common around the world. The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? ②As cities get larger, and more and more land is under concrete (混凝土), less water is taken in and more needs to be carried away by storm drains (雨水渠) and sewerage systems (下水道系统). As there is more water than they can be filled with, the risk of flash flooding increases. ③Could it be that we’ve been taking the wrong way? Chinese landscape designer Yu Kongjian certainly thinks so. In 2013, he thought of the idea of “sponge cities (海绵城市)”, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods. Natural solutions are encouraged, using riverside parks and ponds to take in floodwater. Ways inspired by this have been taken by cities across the world. Auckland, in New Zealand, was named the spongiest city in one study. It has built green banks and connected parks instead of the concrete drains around the Oakley creek stream. This has reduced flooding in the nearby housing areas as well as the amount of waste which used to be washed into the sea. ④Auckland has taken a natural way, but a much more high-tech method can be seen in Amsterdam. The Dutch city has fixed blue-green roofs (屋顶) on a number of buildings. These roofs have a layer of plants on the outside, and then layers under which collect and store rainwater. This water can be used by people in the building below to water plants or wash toilets. Smart software can even tell the roofs to release water ahead of upcoming storms to make the system take in more rainwater. It can even know which areas of the city are at most risk and take effective action. ⑤Yu Kongjian describes the sponge city way as using Tai Chi with nature instead of boxing. Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally. What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding. 40．Why is rainfall getting heavier around the world? A．Because cities need more rain water. B．Because cities are getting larger. C．Because the climate is getting warm. D．Because cities are under concrete. 41．What’s the purpose of “sponge cities”? A．To help cities save water. B．To develop larger cities. C．To build more tourist attractions. D．To protect cities from floods. 42．What is the structure of this passage? (1= Paragraph 1, 2= Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 43．What’s the writer’s attitude towards the future role of “sponge cities”? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Uncertain. D．Uncaring. Passage 2 An invasive species (入侵物种) of ant, called “big-headed ant”, is changing the way lions hunt and eat in Kenya, according to a new study. The ants spread because of human activities like trade and travel. They arrived in Kenya from southern Africa about 15 years ago. Since then they have been killing the local acacia ant. Acacia ants live in and take care of the whistling thorn trees in Kenya. In a “symbiotic relationship”, acacia ants get food from the trees and use them for home. In return, they protect the trees from animals like elephants or giraffes, which might eat too much of the trees. Acacia ants do this through attacking these animals in group. However, big-headed ants eat acacia ants and their eggs. As a result, the number of acacia ants is falling. What’s more, big-headed ants don’t protect whistling thorn trees either. So with fewer acacia ants to save them, the trees are in trouble. Professor Palmer’s team found that in areas with big-headed ants, elephants destroyed more trees. This means the place is more open and zebras can easily find lions following them. So lions kill much fewer zebras in these areas than in tree-filled places. The good news is that the lion population remains unchanged because the lions turn to hunt buffalo for food instead of zebras. This probably means that the tiny ants have caused lions to change their habits too. They have to hunt the bigger, heavier buffalo. Professor Palmer said, “We often find it’s the little things that rule the world.” 44．What’s the relationship between the whistling thorn trees and acacia ants? A． B． C． D． 45．Elephants destroyed more trees. As a result, ________. A．big-headed ants can eat more acacia ants B．zebras have no places to hide themselves C．acacia ants attack elephants and giraffes easily D．lions have trouble hunting zebras with fewer trees 46．Big-headed ants have caused the number of ________ to fall. ①acacia ants ②whistling thorn trees ③zebras ④lions A．①② B．①④ C．②③ D．②④ 47．Lions ________ to deal with the changes according to the passage. A．spend more time following zebras B．look for other larger animals for food C．keep elephants from tree-filled places D．move elsewhere without big-headed ants Passage 3 ①Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat these delicious berries, take a good look at them. ________ ②For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully take off the skin of one blueberry, you’ll see that the fruit inside is white. If you rub (摩擦) the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on? ________ ③Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments (色素). Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll (叶绿素), a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. ________ ④The second way to make color is through “structural color (结构光)”. This happens when the surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the CD’s thin layers (层). These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. ________ ⑤Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe (成熟的), but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only 0.4% of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color helps the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds (种子) far and wide. ⑥Now your bowl of blueberries suddenly looks a lot more interesting. The fruit is beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep! 48．According to the article, after you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, it almost looks ________. A．blue B．white C．black D．reddish-purple 49．Which of the following pictures correctly shows why a leaf looks green to us? A． B． C． D． 50．Blueberries appear blue in the same way that ________. A．a CD appears colorful B．a tree leaf appears green C．they appear black when ripe D．a fallen leaf appears yellow 51．The sentence “Then ask yourself: Are blueberries really blue?” should be put ________. A．at the end of Paragraph 1 B．at the end of Paragraph 2 C．at the end of Paragraph 3 D．at the end of Paragraph 4 52．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A．①/②③/④⑤⑥ B．①/②/③④/⑤⑥ C．①②/③④/⑤⑥ D．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ Passage 4 Hainan gibbons are the world’s rarest primates (灵长类动物). They only live in Hainan. Their daily life begins with the male heads of the five remaining families’ high and beautiful whistling (啸叫声). It can reach villagers down in the valleys which are 800 to 1,200 meters below. Sadly, gibbons once nearly died out. With the efforts of the researchers, their number has increased from less than 10 in two families to 35 in five families. Although gibbons can look at people curiously from a few meters away, it’s difficult to follow the gibbons. The best way to follow the gibbons is by sound at present. Like humans, gibbons produce vocal cues. With the help of the advanced cameras, we will learn more about their lifestyle and the way they express feelings like joy, anger and sadness. For the next six months, 11 researchers will work with other experts to study the information collected over the last year. Then they will finish a report on the voice characteristics of the gibbons, and try to explain their daily behavior. The database (数据库) is expected to be completed in three years. It will play a major role in researching and protecting gibbons and other rare plants and animals. The project is the first of its kind in China. It’s designed to follow all major rare plants and animals in a single protected area. Researchers suggested that we can explain not only gibbons’ simple communication but also their behavior in the future because of research into Hainan gibbon protection. The growth of Hainan gibbon population gives the whole world confidence to protect the endangered primates in the future. 53．What can we get from the numbers in Paragraph 1? A．Gibbons are active in the daytime. B．Gibbons can jump down from tall trees. C．Gibbons’ whistling can spread a long way. D．Gibbons often wake up the villagers in the valleys. 54．How does the writer show the researches’ efforts to protect the gibbons? A．By telling a story. B．By asking questions. C．By giving examples. D．By listing the numbers. 55．The database is set up to ________. A．follow all the rare plants and animals in the wild B．explain gibbons’ simple communication and behavior C．research and protect gibbons and other rare plants and animals D．help to study the information which was collected over the past year 56．The passage would most likely be found from the ________ part of a newspaper. A．news B．science C．interview D．literature Passage 5 Imagine you are in a boat far out at sea. Suddenly, you hear a loud, deep, and beautiful song. Just as you are starting to enjoy it, the song ends. Then it starts again. Who is out there making such music? It sounds like the music that people make. But in fact, this music is made by some species of whales. According to scientists, some whales express their feelings of loneliness through these songs. They may even sing the songs to show their sadness over the loss of a loved one. Each of these whale songs can last from a few minutes to half an hour, and it is then repeated. The singing can go on for hours, or even days. It is very loud, and can be heard over great distances. What is more amazing is that whales from the same social group sing the same song at the same time even when they are very far apart (相隔). On the other hand, whales that belong to different social groups sing different songs even when they are together. The music may change over time, but whales belonging to the same group always sing the same songs. Research shows that this helps the whales to communicate important information to one another within the group. Although scientists have been studying whale songs for a long time, they continue to wonder why whales sing. They also haven’t found out the different meanings of these songs. But maybe this is not a bad thing, for the beauty of nature often lies in its mystery. And the mystery could be part of the reason why the song sounds so beautiful to the human ear. 57．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To draw the readers’ interest. B．To tell the readers about a story. C．To express the main idea. D．To provide the background. 58．What can we know from the passage? A．Whales express their all feelings through singing. B．Whales in the same sea area sing the same songs. C．Whales in the same group can communicate well. D．Whales sing so loud that they influence each other. 59．What does the underlined word “this” in the last Paragraph mean? A．Scientists have studied whale songs for a long time. B．Scientists have divided the whales into different groups. C．Scientists haven’t completely known what whale songs mean. D．Scientists haven’t clearly known how long whale songs can last. 60．What may be the best title of the passage? A．The recent research on whale songs B．The meanings of whale songs C．The communication among whales D．Scientists and different whales 话题4 科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 Facing a poster of a horror movie, some people can’t wait to enjoy it while some quickly close their eyes, hoping for removing the picture from minds. Most of us simply consider that different reactions (反应) are down to their different characters. Dr. Sherry, from Dalhousie University, says it is the brain which shapes our reactions to fear. According to Sherry, the brains of the people who love scary movies seem to need a lot more excitement. That’s because their excitability (兴奋性) is born staying low. Thus, their brains are naturally hunting for the chance to deal with that difference in them. That’s why some people are willing to pay a lot of money to jump out of an airplane. But not all of these people want to be in real danger. So, they choose to watch scary movies instead. My friend, Peter, an expert in skateboarding, loves watching scary movies as well. “Both horror movies and challenging skateboard movements offer my brain excitement,” he says. “Other people avoid meeting horrors just because their brains usually have a really strong startle response (惊跳反应) , so when something scares them, they get hurt badly, no matter on their bodies or spirits.” Sherry says. “They are often thought to be more overreaction to unpleasant experience like being scared while watching a horror film.” “One of my friends, Miya had to be in hospital for special treatment last week, simply because of catching sight of a scary picture in a horror movie.” But there’s also something interesting. Dr. Sherry says that if people keep watching scary movies a lot, they might not be as scared anymore. Our brain can get used to the scary things. So, in the end, whether we like or dislike scary movies depends on our brains and how they deal with fear and excitement. It’s different from one to another, and that’s what makes us special when it comes to choosing movies. 61．According to Sherry, some people willingly choose horror films because of ________. A．the force from friends B．their born low excitability C．the attraction from the poster D．their own special characters 62．Which paragraphs give the reasons why people have different reactions to horror films? A．Paragraphs 1&2. B．Paragraphs 2&3. C．Paragraphs 3&4. D．Paragraphs 4&5. 63．According to Paragraph 2, why do some people choose to watch scary films instead of jumping out of an airplane? A．Because they don’t want to be in the real danger. B．Because they don’t have enough money for airplanes. C．Because they can find different kinds of excitements in scary films. D．Because they can’t feel the excitement of jumping out of airplanes. 64．What does the prefix “over” in the underline word “overreaction” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．More than necessary. B．Less than necessary. C．More than can be afforded. D．Less than can be afforded. 65．This passage is probably from _________. A．a comic book B．a sports newspaper C．a movie guide D．a scientific magazine Passage 2 Artwork is lovely to look at, and it has the power to make people feel and think differently. But do you know that when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions (情绪)? Scientists recently carried out a study at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands. The museum is home to Girl with a Pearl Earring, a very famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It was painted in 1665. ① The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings. First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop. ② It was shown that their emotional reactions (反应) were 10 times stronger when they looked at the real paintings. The most active part of the brain while looking at the artworks was the area that controls people’s personal identity (身份) and consciousness (意识). ③ How did that happen? By study, people may experience something called a “sustained attentional loop” when they watched a certain painting. The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring. This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop. Each time they completed the cycle, their focus became stronger and their connection with Girl with a Pearl Earring was deeper, which meant that people stared at the painting for longer. Martin de Munnik, one of the researchers in this study, said, “That means you have to pay attention whether you want to or not.” It was as if the painting itself had a power to hold the viewers’ attention and guide their eye movement in a very involuntary (无意识的) way. ④ The director of the Mauritshuis, Martine Gosselink, said that the study shows how important it is to go and see art in real life, whether it’s paintings, photography or dancing. She added, “it really helps develop your brain.” The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 66．What is the purpose of the study? A．To explain different ways to study a painting. B．To check people’s interest in museum paintings. C．To find differences between a painting and its photo. D．To watch people’s reactions to real art and its photos. 67．We can put the following sentence “The team also found that the group reacted even more strongly to Girl with a Pearl Earring.” in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 68．How does the writer introduce the “sustained attentional loop”? A．By giving an example. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By offering advice. 69．Why was Mona Lisa mentioned at the end of the passage? A．To introduce a world-famous art work. B．To explain the plan for further research. C．To show the researchers’love for it. D．To prove its influence on people’s brain. 70．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Power of Real Works of Art B．Lessons from Real Works of Art C．The Way to Enjoy Real Works of Art D．A Visit to Real Works of Art Passage 3 I love snakes, while my mother does not. Lots of people who are afraid of snakes have never seen one. Neither has my mother. So where does the fear come from? To find out the answer, scientists put pictures with snakes, pandas, cats, flowers and many other things in front of a group of people of all ages, even babies. People found snakes faster than flowers. It wasn’t just snakes. They found “black faces”, another example, spiders (蜘蛛), faster than “safe” things like flowers. It seems we find things that might be dangerous to us faster. Maybe we are born to be afraid of them. Scientists also found people learned to fear snakes faster. Why did they fear snakes? Most of them said that in their experiences, they were influenced by the scared voice and faces of those who met snakes, but weren’t bitten by snakes. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it’s dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late. So why is it important whether we are afraid of snakes or not? It may not matter much to us, but it is really very important to snakes, People protect animals they like, not animals they fear. Snakes may not be as cute as pandas, but they’re just of the same importance to the environment. Snakes eat insects and mice that are pests (害虫) to humans. Snakes are also food for other animals so, when we kill snakes, we’re breaking the balance. How can we reduce our fears to give snakes a chance? Scientists did a study recently. Some volunteer students went on a field trip. With the help of safety tips, everyone could safely touch and hold a snake, It turns out that snakes aren’t so bad when you know the way to stay with them. Most people who were afraid of snakes before the field trip weren’t afraid afterwards. In fact, snakes even became some students’ favourite animal. Hmm, maybe I should take my mum on the next field trip. 71．In the writer’s opinion, what are “black faces”? A．Things make people feel dangerous. B．Faces of animals in the pictures. C．Things that have black faces. D．Faces of people in danger. 72．What does the writer mean by saying “we might learn our lesson too late” in the third paragraph? A．We might never see any snakes. B．We are not in danger any longer. C．We might not fear snakes any more. D．We might already be killed by snakes. 73．How do the scientists help people reduce the fear of snakes? A．By teaching people skills of killing snakes. B．By driving snakes away through a field trip. C．By teaching them the right way to stay with them. D．By giving snakes a chance to show they are good. 74．What can we learn from scientists after reading the passage? A．Don’t be afraid and find chances in danger. B．Always remember to give people safety tips. C．Face failures bravely and never give up trying. D．Find problems and do research to solve them. Passage 4 ①As a saying goes, “When one drinks water, one must not forget where it comes from.” However, many teenagers only care more about themselves instead of other things. Gratifyingly, little Ming is an exceptional. The boy who lived in Zhengzhou by the Yellow River, asked his mother a question which was puzzling him “Mum, why isn’t our water dirty? Why does it taste so fresh?” His mother smiled, and told him “That’s because the water in our house comes from the Dan River in the south, by means of the South-to-North Water Diversion (转移) Project.” What is the South-to-North Water Diversion Project? ②As early as 1952, Chairman Mao Zedong pointed out “There is plenty of water in the south of our country, but a shortage of water in the north. If possible, we should borrow some water from the south.” This was the first time the great idea of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project had been mentioned. This project, as its name suggests, simply means ________. How is the water diverted? ③From the plan for the project, you can discover that most of the water will come from the Yangtze River. This is because the Yangtze River is China’s largest river basin, where water resources are constantly stable. You can also discover that the whole project is divided into western, central and eastern routes, to be completed one after the other, starting with the eastern one. And a close look at the plan will show that the Yangtze River’s water is extracted (抽取) by a pumping station, and is sent through a channel over one thousand kilometers to Tianjin and other places nearby. ④China’s great water diversion project has transferred nearly 30 billion cubic meters of water in the past five years. The first part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project’s central route has directly helped over 120 million people since it went into operation on Dec. 12, 2014, according to the Ministry of Water Resources. 75．The writer’s main purpose in writing the first paragraph is ________. A．to introduce the topic and catch readers’ attention B．to explain the reason for the clean and sweet water clearly C．to tell the readers what the people’s life in Zhengzhou is like D．to show the route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project 76．Which sentence should go on the empty line in Paragraph 2? A．diverting water from the Yangtze River to the Yellow River. B．diverting water from the Yellow River to the Yangtze River. C．diverting water from North China to the southern parts of the country. D．diverting water from South China to the northern parts of the country. 77．According to the passage, the correct order is ________. ①over 120 million people have benefited from the project. ②the great project started with the eastern route. ③on Dec. 12, 2014 the project was put into use. ④Chairman Mao Zedong advised to borrow water from the south. ⑤the situation of water shortage in the north was very serious. A．④⑤②③① B．⑤④②③① C．⑤④①②③ D．④⑤①②③ 78．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Three routes of the Water Diversion Project B．The South-to-North Water Diversion Project C．Little Ming’s Question and Mum’s Answer D．The report from the Ministry of Water Resources Passage 5 ①How much time do you spend looking at your smartphone, tablet or computer every day? These electronic devices (设备) help us in many ways, but they may also cause health problems. They have advantages as well as disadvantages. ②Getting information easily is one of the biggest advantages of the Internet. Almost any kind of information on any topic under the sun can be found on the Internet. Search engines can help us find almost any type of information on almost any kind of subject. Meanwhile, much service is now provided on the Internet such as online banking, job seeking, ticket selling and hotel booking. ③However, too much screen time can cause your eyes tired, which leaves your eyes feeling dry and sore and is also bad for your eyesight. To help your eyes stay healthy, follow the “20-20-20” rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds. ④Your eyes aren’t the only parts of your body that could become worse from using electronic devices. People who write a lot of text messages can develop an injury. The repeated movement of typing can lead to the loss of grip strength (握力受损). To avoid this, do this exercise: Put a rubber band around the top of your five fingers and open your hand. Repeat this a few times. ⑤Another serious danger is that it may cause several mind problems. One of the biggest problems is the Internet addiction (瘾). Many people turn to the Internet or computer games to keep themselves away from the feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. Slowly, they might start to depend on the Internet and feel worried if they’re not connected. To stop yourself from falling into this kind of trap, limit the amount of time you spend online. 79．The first 20 of the “20-20-20” rule in the passage suggests ______. A．how long the break lasts B．how often you have the break C．how many times you take a break D．how far you look at things from you 80．Which picture best shows rubber band exercise? A． B． C． D． 81．The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______. A．several serious mind problems B．people who have the Internet addiction C．the Internet and computer games D．feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness 82．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．It’s easy to search for information on the Internet. B．To protect eye health, you should follow the “20-20-20” rule. C．Using electronic devices causes many problems in our body. D．Watching videos too much will lead to the loss of grip strength. 83．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 话题5 教育与青少年问题 Passage 1 It is good to know that your parents will offer you a shoulder to cry on when you meet setbacks (挫折). Would it still be welcome if your mother gave up her job in order to be closer to you all the time? Many parents in China have chosen to do so. They stay home to cook healthy food and help children with their homework, reported 21st Century Business Herald and some even rent (租) a small room near their children’s school to save their time. Such parents have got the nickname of “helicopter (直升机) parents”, which means they always closely hover around their children. “This is harmful to their children as they will not be able to learn self-dependence,” said Chicago family expert (专家) Danielle Sines. However, parents have their own reasons. Most students in China are only children, and so parents are willing to do everything to help them stand out among the fierce (激烈的) competition, said China Youth Daily. This June, Liu Lu began her last year in high school in Hebei. Her mother rented a small room near her school so that she could do the washing and cooking for her. “I’ll have to be there for my children as she is making that last push for college. What I do will save her a lot of time so she can better prepare for the national college entrance exam. It’s worth it.” Her mother told the reporter. In fact, schools in Northeastern states in the USA, such as Connecticut and New York, have the same trend (趋势). In September, students moved into their dormitories (集体宿舍) but many had some extra equipment (装备): their parents. However, students are still advised to face new challenges standing on their own two feet. 84．The underlined expression “hover around” in Para. 2 probably means _________. A．deal with B．look after C．pick up D．turn to 85．What can we learn from the passage? A．The writer is strongly against what helicopter parents do. B．The expert Danielle Sines supports what helicopter parents do. C．Many Chinese parents are willing to do much for their children. D．American parents always let their children face difficulties by themselves. 86．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The study of “helicopter parents” in America. B．The parenting style-“helicopter parents” in China. C．The importance of children’s self-dependence in China. D．The relationship between parents and children in America. 87．What does the last paragraph mean? A．Students should learn self-dependence. B．Students should refuse their parents’ help. C．Parents should face new challenges alone. D．Parents should cook or wash for their children. 88．Where can we read the passage? A．In a guide book. B．In a storybook. C．In a novel. D．In a newspaper. Passage 2 A mobile phone is used by almost everyone today. However, many people cannot get rid of (摆脱) mobile phones because phones have become part of daily life. As the addiction (瘾) to the smartphone has become a serious problem, it causes many problems in life. Most phone users look down at their phones for a long time. When hunching (弓背) or bending their neck, they put serious pressure (压力) on the neck and backbone. And this will cause a sore back or a neck ache. According to studies, as high as 45% of the young people from age 16 to 24 these days suffer back pain because of the heavy usage of smartphones. Also, trying to focus on and look at the screen of the phone for a long time will discomfort eyes and may cause loss of vision (视力) . Besides, if someone brings the phone to sleep with, he or she will unconsciously (无意地) spend more time on the phone than sleep. It’s true that phones make life more convenient, but that doesn’t mean they can take control of life. To get rid of phones, you can create a phone-free time. For example, turn off your phone or stop it from the Internet after 8:00 P. M. At that time, you can spend time on anything but phone so that you won’t check on your phone. Just like smoking, phone addiction is a habit. You must replace the habit with another if you want to change it. So find a few things to do whenever you are not using your phone, such as reading a book or exercising. Of course, it’s not easy to get rid of a habit and the beginning is the most challenging. That’s why having a strong idea really makes a big difference. Remember, do not let your phone become your _________ and you become its servant (仆人) . 89．Which one can show the number of the young people aged 16-24 who have a sore back? (stand for the number) A． B． C． D． 90．Which word can be the most suitable in the blank “_________”? A．master B．teacher C．boss D．waiter 91．Which is the right order according to the passage? ①The ways to get rid of phone addiction. ②The importance of a strong mind. ③The cause of cell phone addiction. ④The problems caused by cell phone addiction. A．①-②-④-③ B．④-③-①-② C．③-④-①-② D．③-④-②-① 92．How does the writer explain the ways to get rid of phone addiction? A．By telling a story. B．By listing some numbers. C．By comparing two facts. D．By giving an example. 93．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．The writer wants to tell students not to use cell phones. B．The writer wants phone-users not to be addicted to phones. C．The writer wants to tell us the importance of smart phones. D．The writer wants to tell us the bad effects caused by game addiction. Passage 3 Will this year’s gift money from your parents and grandparents be the most that you’ve ever had? Unless you plan to save it all, you’ve got to think carefully about how to spend it wisely. “Once, I wanted to swim. I spent 2,000 yuan and registered (报名) for a swimming class,” said 12-year-old Wang Yue from Wuxi in Jiangsu Province. “Later I lost interest in swimming and only went to a few classes. I regret (后悔) the purchase (购买).” It can be difficult to keep your money in your purse when shopping. Everything is packaged (包装) to catch your eyes. And there are advertisements designed to push you into buying. But if you ask yourself a few questions, you may save your money: Do I really need it? ________, do I really want it? If I buy now, do I have enough money for other things I might need later? Could I find it cheaper somewhere else? After answering these questions, will you still buy it? Probably not. Good questions will help you keep a cool head when you suddenly feel like something. If you really like it but can’t decide now, ask your parents for help. Tell them what you will do with it. Listen to their ideas. Don’t ever spend your savings without thinking carefully. If there’s a first time, there will be a second and third. Your money will be gone before you know it. If there’s something that you think you like a lot, stop, look again and think twice. 94．What did Wang Yue regret doing? A．He spent the most gift money he’s ever had. B．He spent 2,000 yuan on a swimming class. C．He lost interest in swimming. D．He only went to a few swimming classes. 95．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank ? A．If I don’t need it B．Because I don’t need it C．But I don’t need it D．After I don’t need it 96．Which of the following CANNOT help us think carefully before buying? A．We can ask ourselves if we really need it or want it. B．We can ask ourselves if we can find it cheaper somewhere else. C．We can ask our parents for suggestions. D．We can ask our classmates to tell us what we should do with it. 97．What’s the purpose of this article? A．To explain why it is difficult to save money when shopping. B．To tell us about Wang Yue’s experience. C．To advise us to think carefully and spend money wisely. D．To tell us of the best ways to save money in the future. Passage 4 According to Zhang Bo from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), the role of human teachers will change as artificial intelligence (AI) develops. Zhang, 89, one of China’s first generation (代) of AI experts, began his journey of studying AI in 1978. At a conference (会议) in Beijing, China, on August 16, 2024, Zhang said, “AI will influence how teachers and teaching machines work, with the possibility that human teachers might be replaced (取代) by AI teachers.” Speaking at the conference, Zhang said something important. He mentioned that in Chinese education, solving problems is very important. But he also said that it’s really important for students to be able to ask questions. He believes that asking questions is what helps make new ideas and new technologies happen. Younger children are also beginning to make their mark in this field. Ten-year-old Yang Yuzhou is one of them. He started learning coding (编码) last year and won first prize in the competition. Now, he knows how to use AI to create pictures, and he wants to create robots that could help humans. “Personalized (个性化的) teaching can be carried out in the future. Guided by a human teacher, each student can have an AI teaching helper,” said Han Liqun, former director of the School of Information Engineering of Beijing Technology and Business University. 98．Which of the following will Zhang Bo agree with? A．AI won’t have much to do with teaching. B．Chinese education thinks little of problem-solving. C．The ability to ask questions is helpful for new ideas. D．AI teachers are better at problem-solving than human teachers. 99．The writer gives the example of Yang Yuzhou in Paragraph 4 to ________. A．honor the ten-year-old boy B．tell children something about coding C．teach children how to create pictures using AI D．encourage younger generations to learn about AI 100．What can we infer (推断) from Han Liqun's words? A．AI robots will play a larger role in our daily lives. B．AI teaching will be introduced into students’ studies. C．Human teachers will be completely replaced by AI teachers. D．AI will be the most important subject at schools. 101．Where can we probably read the passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a guidebook. C．In a science magazine. D．In a sports magazine Passage 5 ①More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses, including language, history and science. ②Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion. ③The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace. Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same conversations again and again to understand it. Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces. ④The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such as listening to stories and watching movies) . The class has become much more interesting and creative. ⑤There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find. Some students spend more time studying now. “I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus, instead of having to wait until I get home,” a student explained. ⑥Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others. ⑦However, technologies are already a part of most students’ day-to-day lives. As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom. 102．What does the expression “at their own pace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．According to their own timetable. B．Without their teachers’ help. C．Because of their wonderful goals. D．Against their parents’ hope. 103．According to the passage, which is one of the reasons, why some adults feel worried about technologies used in education? A．They do harm to students eyes. B．They make students less interested in learning. C．They influence the relationship between students. D．They cause the students to be more stressed. 104．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．teachers can take control of students’ learning B．exam results depend a lot on new technology C．technology in education has a bright future D．note-taking is as helpful as video-watching 105．What’s the best title of this passage? A．New technology changes learning B．The wonderful future of iPads C．A more enjoyable way to learn D．How to use iPads properly 106．What is the correct structure of the passage? A．①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ B．①/②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①②③/④⑤/⑥/⑦ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $