2025-2026学年高一12月第三次月考复习之阅读理解10篇（人教版必修一Unit 4-5）

12月第三次月考复习之阅读理解10篇 （必修一Unit 4-5） 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应5篇单元话题专题训练 单元 单元话题 Unit 4 Natural Disasters 自然灾害 Unit 5 Languages Around the World 语言 Lightning can be extremely powerful and cause serious problems on the ground. Lightning strikes can cause fires, destroy buildings, and kill people. The damage from lightning costs billions of dollars every year. In the US, lightning strikes caused the death of about 450 people between 2006 and 2021. Less lightning means fewer losses in human life, and that’s why scientists have been working on the related technology to improve lightning protection. Currently, the best way to protect buildings from lightning is by putting metal rods (杆) on the buildings. These rods are connected to the ground. The lightning is attracted to the rods, which safely guide the electricity into the ground. But lightning rods can only protect a small area. If a building is very large, it needs a lot of lightning rods. But some buildings, such as airports, are so large that it’s difficult to protect the whole building using lightning rods. One idea is to use lasers (激光) to guide lightning, which is not novel. Scientists have been working on it for over 20 years and have successfully guided lightning with lasers inside a laboratory. But scientists hadn’t been able to guide lightning with lasers outside until the summer of 2021. Using a powerful laser that can fire about 1,000 times a second, scientists in Switzerland were able to guide lightning strikes for 164 feet. The heat from the laser creates a path of air that is less thick than the air around it. The path also has a special charge (电荷). The lightning can follow this path almost as if it were a lightning rod. That the scientists managed to experiment with the laser in an outdoor environment is a very big step. Despite the progress, the laser still didn’t guide the lightning as far as the scientists would like. To protect buildings from most lightning, lasers will have to guide the lightning for a much longer distance. Lasers are also very expensive. It will probably take 10 or more years before a laser like this is truly able to protect large buildings. 1．What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph? A．To encourage readers to use lightning rods. B．To call on readers to protect the environment. C．To explain the importance of preventing lightning. D．To remind readers to stay safe during lightning storms. 2．What is the disadvantage of lightning rods? A．Their short service life. B．Their limited coverage. C．Their expensive material. D．Their low speed of guiding electricity. 3．What does the underlined word “novel” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．New. B．Effective. C．Confusing. D．Costly. 4．What did the scientists use the laser for? A．Reducing the heat of lightning. B．Changing the path of lightning. C．Slowing down the speed of lightning. D．Protecting the lightning rod from damage. 5．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The laser works better in a lab. B．The technology has yet to be perfected. C．The research result will soon benefit humans. D．The scientists think poorly of the lightning rod. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍闪电的危害、传统避雷针的局限性，以及激光引导闪电技术的研究进展与现存问题。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Lightning can be extremely powerful and cause serious problems on the ground. Lightning strikes can cause fires, destroy buildings, and kill people. The damage from lightning costs billions of dollars every year. In the US, lightning strikes caused the death of about 450 people between 2006 and 2021. Less lightning means fewer losses in human life, and that’s why scientists have been working on the related technology to improve lightning protection.(闪电的威力极大，会在地面造成严重后果。雷击可能引发火灾、摧毁建筑物，甚至导致人员死亡。每年，闪电造成的损失高达数十亿美元。在美国，2006年至2021年间，雷击导致约450人死亡。闪电出现的次数越少，生命损失就越少，这也是科学家们一直在研究相关技术以改进防雷措施的原因。)”可知，作者通过阐述闪电的巨大危害（引发火灾、摧毁建筑、导致人员死亡、造成巨额损失），引出防雷技术研究的必要性，其目的是解释防雷的重要性。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But lightning rods can only protect a small area. If a building is very large, it needs a lot of lightning rods. But some buildings, such as airports, are so large that it’s difficult to protect the whole building using lightning rods.(但避雷针只能保护一小块区域。如果建筑物很大，就需要很多避雷针。但有些建筑，比如机场，规模如此之大，以至于很难用避雷针保护整个建筑。)”可知，避雷针的缺点是覆盖范围有限。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“But scientists hadn’t been able to guide lightning with lasers outside until the summer of 2021. Using a powerful laser that can fire about 1,000 times a second, scientists in Switzerland were able to guide lightning strikes for 164 feet. Scientists have been working on it for over 20 years and have successfully guided lightning with lasers inside a laboratory.(但直到2021年夏天，科学家们才得以在户外用激光引导闪电。瑞士科学家使用了一款每秒可发射约1000次的高能激光，成功将雷击引导了164英尺。科学家们已经研究了20多年，并在实验室里成功用激光引导了闪电。)”可知，“用激光引导闪电”这一想法并非新出现的，因此“novel”意为“新的”。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The heat from the laser creates a path of air that is less thick than the air around it. The path also has a special charge. The lightning can follow this path almost as if it were a lightning rod.(激光产生的热量会形成一条空气通道，这条通道的空气密度比周围的小。这条通道还带有特殊电荷。闪电可以沿着这条通道移动，就像沿着避雷针一样。)”可知，科学家使用激光是为了创造一条新的通道，从而改变闪电的路径。故选B项。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Despite the progress, the laser still didn’t guide the lightning as far as the scientists would like. To protect buildings from most lightning, lasers will have to guide the lightning for a much longer distance. Lasers are also very expensive. It will probably take 10 or more years before a laser like this is truly able to protect large buildings.(尽管已取得进展，但这种激光引导闪电的距离仍未达到科学家们的预期。要保护建筑物免受大多数闪电的侵袭，激光必须能引导闪电传播更远的距离。此外，激光的成本也非常高昂。这类激光要真正能够保护大型建筑物，可能还需要10年甚至更久的时间。)”可推知，激光引导闪电技术目前仍存在不足（引导距离不够、成本高），尚未完善。故选B项。 The hundreds of goats (山羊) eating dead vegetation (植被) on roadside open space represents this Boulder County town’s latest effort at preventing wildfires. The goats grazed (吃草) between a neighborhood and the Eldorado K-8 School near the crossroads of Mount Sopris Parkway and Indiana Street. Just up the road marks the area of the Marshall Fire, Colorado’s most costly wildfire that caused huge damage in Superior and Louisville in December 2021. Investigators said the disastrous fire began with burning pieces and bits from a broken power line. The fires were driven by high winds and dried grass and brush. After the Marshall Fire, cities and towns in Colorado took a greater interest in managing their vegetation, said Leslie Clark, Superior’s parks, recreation and open space director. “Our open space, traditionally, was managed pretty hands-off as far as vegetation, whereas now we’re taking a more active approach to reduce fire risks,” Clark said. “Goat grazing really... helps us reduce both current growth and the old, dried-up dead vegetation. They love to eat the weeds (野草), and weed reduction is a big part of our wildfire mitigation (减轻).” Using goats for wildfire mitigation isn’t new, but it has grown in popularity in the past decade and really picked up after the Marshall Fire, said Donny Benz, who runs the goat grazing business Goat Green LLC with his mother, Lani Malmberg. Goat Green LLC has about 1,500 goats that are sent around the state to eat. Malmberg started the business, primarily focused on weed - eating, in 1996. Now, Malmberg and Benz offer their goats to private landowners, homeowners’ associations, Air Force bases, the Bureau of Land Management and a number of cities across the West. An important part of fire mitigation is clearing away low-growing vegetation like grasses and low-lying tree branches to prevent fires from climbing to taller vegetation like trees. Goats are unique in addressing this issue, Malmberg said. 1．What was the direct cause of the Marshall Fire? A．Wrong management of dead vegetation in a school. B．Strong winds blowing across dry grasslands. C．Improper use of power in the neighborhood. D．Burning pieces from a power line. 2．What does Leslie Clark think of using goats for wildfire mitigation? A．It is helpful and effective. B．It is costly in the long run. C．It requires professional skills to manage. D．It has a bad influence on the environment. 3．What do we know about Goat Green LLC? A．It was set up by Benz and his mother. B．It offers goats mainly to big companies. C．It has become more popular after the Marshall Fire. D．It started as a wildfire-mitigation business ten years ago. 4．What does the last paragraph primarily focus on? A．Future of goat-based wildfire mitigation. B．Benefits of goats for wildfire prevention. C．Huge challenges in wildfire mitigation. D．Different ways to prevent wildfires. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科罗拉多州利用山羊吃草来减少野火风险的方法及其效果。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Investigators said the disastrous fire began with burning pieces and bits from a broken power line.(调查人员表示，这场灾难性的火灾是由一根断了的电线上的燃烧碎片引起的。)”可知，马歇尔火灾的直接原因是电线上的燃烧碎片。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中““Our open space, traditionally, was managed pretty hands-off as far as vegetation, whereas now we’re taking a more active approach to reduce fire risks,” Clark said. “Goat grazing really... helps us reduce both current growth and the old, dried-up dead vegetation. They love to eat the weeds (野草), and weed reduction is a big part of our wildfire mitigation (减轻).”(“我们的开放空间，传统上，在植被方面管理得相当放手，而现在我们正在采取更积极的方法来降低火灾风险，”克拉克说。“山羊吃草真的……帮助我们减少现有的生长和旧的、干枯的死植被。它们喜欢吃野草，而减少野草是我们减轻野火的重要组成部分。”)”可知，莱斯利·克拉克认为用山羊来减轻野火是有帮助和有效的。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Using goats for wildfire mitigation isn’t new, but it has grown in popularity in the past decade and really picked up after the Marshall Fire, said Donny Benz, who runs the goat grazing business Goat Green LLC with his mother, Lani Malmberg.(用山羊来减轻野火并不是什么新鲜事，但在过去十年里，它越来越受欢迎，尤其是在马歇尔火灾之后，唐尼·本兹说，他和母亲拉尼·马尔姆伯格经营着山羊放牧公司Goat Green LLC。)”可知，Goat Green LLC的业务在火灾后更受欢迎了。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“An important part of fire mitigation is clearing away low-growing vegetation like grasses and low-lying tree branches to prevent fires from climbing to taller vegetation like trees. Goats are unique in addressing this issue, Malmberg said.(减轻火灾的一个重要部分是清除低矮的植被，如草和低矮的树枝，以防止火灾蔓延到更高的植被，如树木。马尔姆伯格说，山羊在解决这个问题上是独一无二的。)”可知，最后一段主要关注的是山羊对预防野火的好处。故选B。 I grew up in Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (Aceh) in Indonesia. The moment that changed my life was on the Sunday morning of December 26, 2004. At that time, I still lived in my parents’ house at Peurada, about three kilometers from the sea. Suddenly, a powerful earthquake shook us. Without hesitation, I caught my cousin, while shouting to my sister to get out of the house quickly. My mother was still in the garden. When the shaking stopped for a moment, I was able to get to her. After about thirty minutes, the earthquake stopped. All our neighbors and my family returned to our houses. Then my mother suddenly asked my sister and me to take all of the important documents and move them into my room on the second floor. My confusion about why my mother wanted us to do this was answered within thirty minutes. Hundreds of people were rushing by the street in front of our house, shouting “The water is rising! The water is rising!” I got my motorcycle and asked my sister to take my mother and cousin to safety. I ran as directly as possible to the place where my sister took my mother and cousin. We reached and gathered in a big shelter one kilometer away from the seawater. Every time the earth shook, the more fear people felt. No one got enough sleep that night. Everyone was like a cat on hot bricks. The next day, in the morning, I tried to convince (说服) my mother to go to my older sister’s house in Blang Bintang. We stayed in my older sister’s house for about one month and a half. Gradually, life got back on track. Although the pain of the tsunami remains, it has made us more united. We now cherish (珍惜) every moment and look forward to a brighter future with hope and determination. 1．What was the author doing when the earthquake occurred? A．He was sleeping in his room. B．He was planting in the garden. C．He was staying in the house. D．He was riding his motorcycle. 2．What did the author’s mom ask him to do after the earthquake? A．Relocate the important documents. B．Gather his neighbors at his home. C．Store some necessary food. D．Look for a big shelter. 3．What does the underlined part “like a cat on hot bricks” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Quite lucky. B．Terribly angry. C．Very thankful. D．Highly nervous. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The science behind earthquakes and tsunamis B．My experience in the 2004 tsunami C．A sleepless night after a tsunami D．The effort of community 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者以及家人在2004年印尼海啸中幸运逃生的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Suddenly, a powerful earthquake shook us. Without hesitation, I caught my cousin, while shouting to my sister to get out of the house quickly. My mother was still in the garden.(突然，一场强烈的地震袭击了我们。我毫不犹豫地抓住了我的堂兄，同时大声叫着让我妹妹赶紧离开房子。而我的母亲还在花园里)”可知，地震发生时，作者待在屋内。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Then my mother suddenly asked my sister and me to take all of the important documents and move them into my room on the second floor.(随后，我的母亲突然要求我和姐姐把所有重要的文件都搬到二楼我的房间去)”可知，地震后，妈妈让作者和妹妹把重要文件搬到二楼作者的房间。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Every time the earth shook, the more fear people felt. No one got enough sleep that night(每次大地发生震动，人们就更加感到恐惧。那晚没有人能睡个好觉)”可知，地震发生后人们十分恐惧，那晚人们都彻夜难眠。由此可知，地震让每个人都担惊受怕，故D项“高度紧张”符合语境。like a cat on hot bricks比喻人们像热锅上的蚂蚁，神经高度紧张不安。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“I grew up in Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (Aceh) in Indonesia. The moment that changed my life was on the Sunday morning of December 26, 2004.(我在印度尼西亚亚齐特别行政区首府班达亚尔长大。改变我一生的时刻发生在2004年12月26日的那个周日清晨)”以及文章讲述了作者在2004年印尼海啸中的经历，包括地震发生时的情况、一家人的逃生过程以及灾后的生活，故B项“我在2004年海啸中的经历”适合作文章的标题。故选B。 The Red River Delta matters in the development of Vietnam. As the country’s second-largest rice-growing area, it produces about 15 — 20% of Vietnam’s rice and is home to 17 million people living on its 16,500 km²of land. The delta’s lifeblood is the Red River, which comes from a big catchment area (汇水区) of about 169,000 km², half of which is in China. While the river brings rich alluvium (冲积土) and water resources, floods (洪水) happen often because trees are cut and mud builds up, putting the area’s growing business in trouble, especially the capital Hanoi. To protect low-lying areas, the Vietnamese built a network of dykes (堤). Historical records show the first large-scale dyke was built in 1108 under King Ly Nhan Tong to protect Thang Long (now Hanoi). Today, the 3,000-km dyke system is crucial for flood control, with experts and volunteers watching it during the June — October flood season, when water levels can rise 4-8 metres above ground. In addition to the dyke system, upstream, multi-purpose reservoirs (多用途水库) like Hoa Binh and Thac Ba store flood water, cutting the danger downstream. These reservoirs, which also produce power, can hold up to 5.4 billion cubic metres of water. New reservoirs being built will further improve flood protection. When dykes and reservoirs can’t hold the water, floodwater goes into the Day River, which can take 5,000 m³ of water per second. Additional areas like Tam Thanh are used only in serious times. Cleaning rivers works, but costs too much to do regularly. Planting and protecting upstream forests is a long-term solution, as forests draw floodwaters and protect the environment. The Vietnamese government has increased forest cover through actions, though this takes time. 1．What has caused trouble to the Red River Delta? A．Loss of farmland. B．Human activities. C．Business slowdown. D．Poor water resources. 2．What does the underlined word “crucial” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Important. B．Huge. C．Easy. D．New. 3．What are the Hoa Binh and Thac Ba reservoirs used to do? A．Create tourist attractions. B．Produce electricity for nearby cities. C．Provide drinking water for local communities. D．Store floodwater and lower downstream risks. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．The History of Dyke Building in Vietnam B．Rice Farming in Vietnam’s Red River Delta C．The Red River Delta: Flood Challenges and Solutions D．Business Growth and Environmental Problems in Hanoi 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了红河三角洲洪水挑战及应对措施。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“While the river brings rich alluvium (冲积土) and water resources, floods (洪水) happen often because trees are cut and mud builds up, putting the area’s growing business in trouble, especially the capital Hanoi.(虽然这条河带来了丰富的冲积土和水资源，但由于树木被砍伐，泥沙堆积，洪水经常发生，给该地区不断发展的商业带来了麻烦，尤其是首都河内)”可知，人类活动（砍伐树木）导致了红河三角洲的洪水问题，给该地区带来了麻烦。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Historical records show the first large-scale dyke was built in 1108 under King Ly Nhan Tong to protect Thang Long (now Hanoi). Today, the 3,000-km dyke system is crucial for flood control, with experts and volunteers watching it during the June — October flood season, when water levels can rise 4-8metres above ground.(历史记录显示，第一座大规模的堤坝是在1108年李仁宗国王统治时期建造的，目的是保护升龙（现在的河内）。如今，这个3000公里长的堤坝系统对防洪至关crucial，在6月至10月的洪水季节，专家和志愿者会对其进行监测，此时水位可能会上升到地面以上4-8米)”可知，堤坝系统是防洪的关键设施，且有专人监测，因此crucial的意思是“重要的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In addition to the dyke system, upstream, multi-purpose reservoirs (多用途水库) like Hoa Binh and Thac Ba store flood water, cutting the danger downstream. These reservoirs, which also produce power, can hold up to 5.4 billion cubic metres of water.(除了堤坝系统外，上游的和平和巴闸等多用途水库可以储存洪水，降低下游的危险。这些水库还发电，可储存多达54亿立方米的水)”可知，和平和巴闸等水库的作用是储存洪水，降低下游的危险。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“While the river brings rich alluvium (冲积土) and water resources, floods (洪水) happen often because trees are cut and mud builds up, putting the area’s growing business in trouble, especially the capital Hanoi.(虽然这条河带来了丰富的冲积土和水资源，但由于树木被砍伐，泥沙堆积，洪水经常发生，给该地区不断发展的商业带来了麻烦，尤其是首都河内)”以及后文提到的各种防洪措施可知，本文主要讲述了红河三角洲面临的洪水挑战以及应对这些挑战的解决方案。因此，选项C“红河三角洲：洪水挑战与解决方案”是最佳标题。故选C。 On September 8, Morocco was hit by one of its worst earthquakes on record, destroying entire villages and killing over 3,000 people. I interviewed a woman who lived through the earthquake. Thérèse Sara Delannay’s house in Marrakesh initially appeared undamaged after the earthquake which rocked the city and the southwest of the country. Still, the Swiss national, who moved to Morocco after retiring, soon began to notice cracks forming in the walls. Her Moroccan-style guest house is situated in the heart of the city, just minutes from the old town. Delannay vividly remembers the onset of the earthquake: “I was preparing for bed when I felt a shake and heard a deafening sound, like a plane approaching,” she said. “But it came from the ground, not the sky. The house shook violently, as if being uprooted from the earth.” As her house trembled that night, she immediately checked the stairs to see if she could safely exit. “I found my neighbours doing the same,” she recalled. “We all gathered in an open square near a school.” Delannay and her neighbours, as well as many other residents in the area, spent the night outside, too fearful of aftershocks to return home, thankful at least for the warm weather. On the narrow street, the vibrations (震动) from passing cars often caused house windows and hanging lanterns to shake. With every aftershock following the extremely destructive earthquake, Delannay was constantly worried, questioning each vibration: “Is this from a car, or another aftershock?” Delannay returned to her house the morning after the earthquake to assess the damage and got in touch with her guests traveling in other parts of Morocco. She advised them to stay where they were and not risk returning to Marrakesh, where aftershocks were still possible. 1．What did Delannay do first after realizing it was an earthquake? A．She hid herself in a corner. B．She called her neighbours. C．She looked out of the windows. D．She checked the way out. 2．What made Delannay feel lucky after the earthquake? A．The warm weather. B．The open square. C．The narrow street. D．The neighbours around. 3．What did Delannay probably say to her guests traveling out? A．Don’t spend the night outside. B．Don’t stay in Morocco any longer. C．Don’t come back for the time being. D．Don’t be too far away from Marrakesh. 4．What’s the author of this text probably? A．A doctor. B．A reporter. C．A geographer. D．An earthquake survivor. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了摩洛哥发生地震后，一位住在马拉喀什的瑞士籍女士Thérèse Sara Delannay的亲身经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第四段“As her house trembled that night, she immediately checked the stairs to see if she could safely exit.(那天晚上，当她的房子颤抖时，她立即检查了楼梯，看看是否能安全出去。)”可知，Delannay在意识到是地震后首先检查了出路。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Delannay and her neighbours, as well as many other residents in the area, spent the night outside, too fearful of aftershocks to return home, thankful at least for the warm weather.(Delannay和她的邻居，以及该地区的其他许多居民，都在外面过夜，因为害怕余震而不敢回家，至少对温暖的天气感到感激。)”可知，温暖的天气让Delannay在地震后感到幸运。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“She advised them to stay where they were and not risk returning to Marrakesh, where aftershocks were still possible.(她建议他们待在原地，不要冒险返回马拉喀什，那里仍有可能发生余震。)”可知，Delannay可能对她的外出旅行的客人说“暂时不要回来”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“On September 8, Morocco was hit by one of its worst earthquakes on record, destroying entire villages and killing over 3,000 people. I interviewed a woman who lived through the earthquake.(9月8日，摩洛哥遭遇了有记录以来最严重的地震之一，摧毁了许多村庄，造成3000多人死亡。我采访了一位经历过地震的女性。)”可知，这篇文章的作者采访了一位经历过地震的女性，由此可推测出这篇文章的作者可能是一名记者。故选B。 For many, Chinese characters seem like complex symbols. However, Lena, a 20-year-old American college student, views them in a unique way. To her, each character has its own story. She pictures“ren”(person) as a cat’s face, and “ceng” (once) as an angry robot. Lena gained popularity when she spent only 30 minutes drawing “ceng” and posted it on rednote (or Xiaohongshu). Amazingly, this simple drawing got 40,000 likes overnight. Now, her creative artworks raise discussions about language, art, and cultural exchange. Growing up in a diverse community with many Asians, Lena was surrounded by different languages and cultures. “As a child, I had Chinese friends. I was fascinated by seeing their names on lunch boxes. This language was so new to me, completely different from Western languages,” Lena remembered. This early curiosity remained with her and reappeared in college during a US-China relations course, which deepened her interest in modern Chinese culture. Deep in rednote, Lena noticed more characters that looked like various objects. She describes herself as imaginative and highly perceptive, often spotting details others miss. Besides drawing, Lena translates all her posts into Chinese to show respect to her followers. Her efforts have helped her make Chinese friends online, chatting about daily life and food. Some followers said Lena understands the beauty of Chinese characters better than many Chinese. “It’s because you’re used to them,” Lena replied, adding the opposite is also true. For example, she learned from Chinese friends that “orz” looks like a person bowing in apology, but it means nothing in English. “It’s something I never thought of. That’s the result of a non-native looking at unfamiliar characters,” she said. As Lena plans to share more character-inspired art on rednote, her story shows a truth: language is more than words; it’s about connection and understanding the world from others’ perspectives. 1．How did Lena become popular on rednote? A．By posting creative drawings of Chinese characters. B．By translating English articles into Chinese. C．By sharing her daily life in China. D．By having online chats with Chinese netizens. 2．What deepened Lena’s interest in modern Chinese culture? A．Her Chinese friends. B．Using rednote. C．A US-China relations course. D．Drawing Chinese characters. 3．Why did Lena mention the example“orz”? A．To show non-natives’ unique views. B．To prove followers’ over-praise. C．To explain learning difficulty. D．To analyze grammar differences. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Lena gains popularity on campus. B．Creative characters bridge language and culture. C．Diverse background increases Lena’s interest. D．Chinese characters: more than simple symbols. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述美国大学生莉娜以独特创意将汉字画成趣味图案走红小红书，通过创作与翻译促进语言艺术交流，展现语言的联结价值。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Lena gained popularity when she spent only 30 minutes drawing “ceng” and posted it on rednote (or Xiaohongshu). Amazingly, this simple drawing got 40,000 likes overnight. (莉娜仅用30分钟画出“曾”字并发布到小红书上后走红。令人惊讶的是，这幅简单的画作一夜之间获得了4万个赞。)”可知，莉娜通过发布创意汉字绘画在小红书走红。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This early curiosity remained with her and reappeared in college during a US-China relations course, which deepened her interest in modern Chinese culture.(这种早期的好奇心一直伴随着她，并在大学期间的一门中美关系课程中再次浮现，这加深了她对现代中国文化的兴趣。)”可知，中美关系课程加深了莉娜对现代中国文化的兴趣。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“ For example, she learned from Chinese friends that “orz” looks like a person bowing in apology, but it means nothing in English. “It’s something I never thought of.That’s the result of a non-native looking at unfamiliar characters.(例如，她从中国朋友那里了解到，“orz”看起来像一个人在鞠躬道歉，但在英语中它没有任何意义。“这是我从未想过的。这是非母语者看待不熟悉字符的结果，”她说。)”可知，莉娜提到“orz”的例子是为了说明非母语者对语言的独特视角。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是尾段中的“As Lena plans to share more character-inspired art on rednote, her story shows a truth: language is more than words; it’s about connection and understanding the world from others’ perspectives. (随着Lena计划在小红书上分享更多以汉字为灵感的艺术作品，她的故事揭示了一个真理：语言不仅仅是文字，它关乎建立联系，以及从他人的视角理解世界。)”可知，文章主要讲述了Lena通过创意汉字画作连接语言和文化的故事，体现了创意汉字在语言和文化交流中的桥梁作用，“创意汉字连接语言与文化”准确概括了文章主旨。故选B项。 A native language, or “mother tongue”, is the first language a person learns and is usually a key part of their identity, allowing them to connect with their family and friends and to accept their culture. But is it possible to forget your native language — for example, if you move to another country and start speaking a different dialect or language? Linguists (语言学家) call this phenomenon “native language attrition”, or the process in which you become less competent in your native language over time — perhaps because you’re not using it as much. Experts say it’s possible to forget your native language in certain circumstances, particularly in the case of young children moving to a different country or region where a different language is spoken. A prime example of this are young children who are adopted by families who live in other countries. “However, the older you are when you move, the greater the likelihood that you’ll keep your native language because you’ll have established a much more solid grounding in it,” said Laura Dominguez, a professor of linguistics at the University of Southampton in the UK. “Therefore, it’s improbable that a teenager or an adult will forget whole chunks (语块) of language, like how to construct the past tense,” she said. In fact, studies show that people are less likely to forget their native language after they reach their teenage years. This is probably because beyond this age, our brains mature and become less flexible and receptive to change. “That said, the part of your native language that is most likely to be lost even after short periods is vocabulary,” Dominguez said. “An area of language that is slightly more resistant to being forgotten than vocabulary is grammar,” she added. 1．What is the function of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the topic of the text. B．To define what a native language is. C．To offer some background knowledge. D．To emphasize the importance of culture. 2．What does the underlined word “attrition” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Improvement. B．Loss. C．Barrier. D．Development. 3．Why do adults rarely forget their native language completely, according to Dominguez? A．They have a stronger sense of identity. B．Their brains are more flexible to change. C．Their foundation in their native language is more solid. D．They are more exposed to their native language in daily life. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．The Power of Language B．The Importance of Mother Tongue C．Can You Forget Your Native Language? D．How Do You Maintain Your Native Language? 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了母语是否会因长期不使用而被遗忘，指出儿童移民可能遗忘母语，但青少年和成人因语言基础牢固较难完全遗忘，且语法比词汇更不易丢失。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“A native language, or “mother tongue”, is the first language a person learns and is usually a key part of their identity, allowing them to connect with their family and friends and to accept their culture. But is it possible to forget your native language — for example, if you move to another country and start speaking a different dialect or language? (“母语”是一个人学习的第一种语言，通常是他们身份的关键部分，使他们能够与家人和朋友联系，并接受他们的文化。但是有可能忘记你的母语吗？例如，如果你搬到另一个国家，开始说不同的方言或语言？)”可知，本段先定义母语并指出其重要性，然后提出核心问题“是否会忘记母语”，从而引出下文的讨论。因此，第一段的作用是引入文章主题。故选A项。 2．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“or the process in which you become less competent in your native language over time — perhaps because you’re not using it as much (随着时间的推移，你的母语能力下降的过程——也许是因为你不经常使用它)”可知，下文解释attrition是母语能力逐渐下降的过程，因此attrition最贴近“丧失，失去”的意思。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中Laura Dominguez所说的话“However, the older you are when you move, the greater the likelihood that you’ll keep your native language because you’ll have established a much more solid grounding in it (然而，当你移民的时候，你的年龄越大，你保留母语的可能性就越大，因为你已经在这门语言上建立了更坚实的基础)”可知，Dominguez认为成年人很少完全忘记母语是因为他们的母语基础更牢固。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“But is it possible to forget your native language (但是有可能忘记你的母语吗)”可知，文章围绕“母语是否会因长期不使用而被遗忘”展开，指出儿童移民可能遗忘母语，但青少年和成人因语言基础牢固较难完全遗忘，且语法比词汇更不易丢失。因此，C项“你会忘记你的母语吗？”点明了文章所讨论的中心问题，最适合作为标题。故选C项。 “At what English level can my child start reading English magazines?” This is a common question from parents. Typically, once a child reaches KET Grade A (Excellent) or above, it’s a good time to introduce magazine reading — this is a key step to boost their English skills. However, English magazines fall into two categories: domestically (国内地) published versions and international original versions, each with distinct features. Choosing the right one ensures efficient learning. International original magazines shine in language quality: their expressions are authentic (真实的) and vivid, with flexible vocabulary use, making them perfect for experiencing real-world English. Yet they have disadvantages: cultural differences may lead to misinterpretation, and since content is ungraded, unexpected difficult words often pop up, making comprehension more difficult. Domestically published magazines, by contrast, are more learner-friendly: they have clear difficulty levels, with Chinese explanations for tough words to lower reading difficulty. Critically, Chinese middle and high school reading comprehension questions are often adapted from international magazine texts — and domestic versions act as “tailored (定做的) practice materials” for these exams. Their downside is that the language can feel overly “textbook-like,” lacking the liveliness of original versions. Choose based on your goals: if you want to practice authentic English and build vivid vocabulary (and can handle minor comprehension challenges), international originals are ideal. If you aim to improve exam scores or enhance reading skills steadily, domestically published magazines are more suitable. What’s your child’s current English level? You could match it to the right magazine type using their recent English test results — would you like to help decide on a suitable option? 1．When can children begin reading English magazines? A．Having mastered the vocabulary in KET textbooks. B．Achieving a high-level performance in the KET exam. C．Being able to understand the international original content. D．Having prior experience with domestic English magazines. 2．Which is a disadvantage of international original English magazines? A．Cultural gaps may cause misunderstandings. B．They provide unneeded Chinese explanations. C．Their vocabulary is too simple for advanced learners. D．Their content is closely linked to textbook knowledge. 3．What is the main purpose of paragraph 4? A．To advise parents on selecting English magazines for their children. B．To compare the difficulty levels of two types of English magazines. C．To prove KET Grade A is the best starting point for magazine reading. D．To analyze the advantages of international original English magazines. 4．Which would be a suitable title for the passage? A．KET Grade A: The Key to English Magazine Reading B．The Advantages and Disadvantages of English Magazines C．How to Improve English Skills Through Magazine Reading D．International vs Domestic English Magazines: Which Is Right 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了家长常问孩子何时可读英文杂志，文章指出KET级别A级及以上为宜，对比了国际原版（语言地道但有文化差异）与国内出版的版本（适配考试但偏课本化）的特点，并建议按学习目标选择。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Typically, once a child reaches KET Grade A (Excellent) or above, it’s a good time to introduce magazine reading — this is a key step to boost their English skills.(通常来说，当孩子达到KET级别A级（优秀）或更高时，就是开始让孩子阅读杂志的好时机了——这是提升他们英语水平的关键步骤)”可知，孩子在KET考试中取得高水平的成绩就可以开始阅读英文杂志。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Yet they have disadvantages: cultural differences may lead to misinterpretation, and since content is ungraded, unexpected difficult words often pop up, making comprehension more difficult.(然而，它们也有缺点：文化差异可能会导致误解，而且由于内容没有分级，经常会出现意想不到的难词，这使得理解变得更加困难)”可知，国际原版英文杂志的缺点是文化差异可能会导致误解。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Choose based on your goals: if you want to practice authentic English and build vivid vocabulary (and can handle minor comprehension challenges), international originals are ideal. If you aim to improve exam scores or enhance reading skills steadily, domestically published magazines are more suitable.(根据你的目标来选择：如果你希望练习地道的英语并积累丰富的词汇（并且能够应对一些基本的理解难题），那么国际原版书籍是理想的选择。如果你旨在提高考试成绩或持续提升阅读能力，那么国内出版的杂志则更为合适)”可推知，第四段的主要目的是为家长提供关于为孩子挑选英语杂志的建议。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段““At what English level can my child start reading English magazines?” This is a common question from parents. Typically, once a child reaches KET Grade A (Excellent) or above, it’s a good time to introduce magazine reading — this is a key step to boost their English skills. However, English magazines fall into two categories: domestically (国内地) published versions and international original versions, each with distinct features. Choosing the right one ensures efficient learning.(“我的孩子在什么英语水平阶段可以开始阅读英语杂志呢？”这是家长们常有的疑问。通常情况下，当孩子达到KET级别A(优秀)或更高时，就是开始引入杂志阅读的好时机——这是提升他们英语能力的关键步骤。然而，英语杂志分为两类：国内出版的版本和国际原创版本，每种都有其独特的特点。选择合适的版本能确保学习效果更佳)”可知，文章主要说明了家长常问孩子何时可读英文杂志，文章指出KET级别A级及以上为宜，对比了国际原版（语言地道但有文化差异）与国内出版的版本（适配考试但偏课本化）的特点，并建议按学习目标选择。由此可知，D选项“国际版与国内版英语杂志：哪种更合适”适合作文章标题。故选D。 We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog,” that’s being friendly. But a “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck. “Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in the phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿势)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake. 1．The purpose of this passage is to tell us . A．how to interpret what people say B．what to do when you listen to others talk C．What causes you to go wrong with your friends sometimes D．how to avoid mistakes when you communicate with people 2．According to the author, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that . A．we tend to doubt what our friends say B．we fail to listen carefully when they talk C．people usually state one thing but mean another D．people tend to be annoyed when we check what they say 3．In the sentence “Maybe he doesn’t see it himself” in the second paragraph, the pronoun “it” refers to . A．a bit of envy B．a lucky dog C．being friendly D．your luck 4．The author most probably is a . A．teacher B．psychologist C．editor D．doctor 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了人们易因误解他人话语的真实含义而犯错，并给出了分辨话语背后真实意图的方法。 1．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章第一段点明与人相关的错误居多；而第二段和第三段分析误解他人话语的原因；第四段给出分辨话语真实含义的方法，且结尾强调思考话语真实含义可避免再犯错误。由此可知，文章主要介绍了与人交流时如何避免犯错。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words.(为什么我们会对朋友或敌人产生误解？有时候，人们说的话会隐藏真实意图。如果我们不认真倾听，就会错过话语背后的情绪)”可知，我们对朋友产生误解的原因是人们的话语往往隐藏真实意图，即常说的“言不由衷”。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词组所在语境“But a “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself.(但“幸运儿”？这个说法里，其实带着一丝嫉妒。或许说话人自己都没意识到这一点)”可知，前文明确提到“幸运儿”这句话里带着一丝嫉妒，后文的it指代前文提到的核心内容——“一丝嫉妒”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，作者聚焦人际沟通中误解他人话语真实含义的问题，分析背后的心理逻辑（如话语隐藏真实意图、情绪传递），并给出观察神态、语气等识人判断方法，核心围绕人际认知与沟通心理展开。选项B“psychologist(心理学家)”的研究范畴包含人际认知、情绪表达与沟通心理，与文章核心主题高度契合。故选B。 Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings; ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired”. This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning - even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 1．Why was the author nervous about his holiday in France? A．He was poor at French. B．He never went abroad. C．He had no friends there. D．He was in short of money. 2．What awkward moment did the author meet? A．He met a wrong person. B．He made a pronunciation mistake. C．He was tricked by the locals. D．He spelt a word incorrectly. 3．What lesson did the author learn from his embarrassing experience? A．It is better to stay silent than to risk making mistakes. B．Mastering grammar is more important than pronunciation. C．A tiny error in speech can lead to a major misunderstanding. D．French is the most difficult language for foreigners to learn. 4．How did the author’s experience in France affect him? A．He smelled bad and was tired. B．He hated learning foreign languages. C．He no longer considered Claire as a friend. D．He became open to mistakes in language learning. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在法国旅行时因法语发音错误，将“有点累”说成“有臭味”，闹了个尴尬笑话。这次经历让他意识到外语发音的重要性，并学会以积极心态对待学习中的错误。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good.(我感到非常兴奋，但也有点紧张，因为我的法语不太好。)”可知，作者对去法国度假感到紧张是因为他的法语不好，即他在法语方面比较薄弱。因此，选项A“He was poor at French.(他的法语不好。)”符合题意。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad.(Claire解释说：“在法语中，有些词发音相似，但意思却大不相同。‘peu’的意思是‘一点点’，但如果你发音不同，听起来就像‘pue’，意思是‘发臭’——就像什么东西闻起来很臭。)”可知，作者遇到的尴尬时刻是发音错误。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say.(这让我意识到发音在外语中是多么令人畏惧。即使发音上的微小差异也可能完全改变你想表达的意思。)”以及后文提到的英语中的例子“ship”和“sheep”的发音相似但意思完全不同，可以推断出作者从这次尴尬的经历中学到了一个教训：语言中的微小错误可能导致重大的误解。因此，选项C“A tiny error in speech can lead to a major misunderstanding.(语言中的微小错误可能导致重大的误解。)”符合题意。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning - even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes.(现在，我会格外注意单词的发音和意思。如果我再把它们混淆了呢？我会跟着一起笑的。毕竟，笑是学习的一部分——即使有时有点尴尬。)”可知，作者在法国的经历让他对语言学习中的错误持开放态度，他不再害怕犯错，而是选择以积极的心态面对并从中学习。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 12月第三次月考复习之阅读理解10篇 （必修一Unit 4-5） 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应5篇单元话题专题训练 单元 单元话题 Unit 4 Natural Disasters 自然灾害 Unit 5 Languages Around the World 语言 Lightning can be extremely powerful and cause serious problems on the ground. Lightning strikes can cause fires, destroy buildings, and kill people. The damage from lightning costs billions of dollars every year. In the US, lightning strikes caused the death of about 450 people between 2006 and 2021. Less lightning means fewer losses in human life, and that’s why scientists have been working on the related technology to improve lightning protection. Currently, the best way to protect buildings from lightning is by putting metal rods (杆) on the buildings. These rods are connected to the ground. The lightning is attracted to the rods, which safely guide the electricity into the ground. But lightning rods can only protect a small area. If a building is very large, it needs a lot of lightning rods. But some buildings, such as airports, are so large that it’s difficult to protect the whole building using lightning rods. One idea is to use lasers (激光) to guide lightning, which is not novel. Scientists have been working on it for over 20 years and have successfully guided lightning with lasers inside a laboratory. But scientists hadn’t been able to guide lightning with lasers outside until the summer of 2021. Using a powerful laser that can fire about 1,000 times a second, scientists in Switzerland were able to guide lightning strikes for 164 feet. The heat from the laser creates a path of air that is less thick than the air around it. The path also has a special charge (电荷). The lightning can follow this path almost as if it were a lightning rod. That the scientists managed to experiment with the laser in an outdoor environment is a very big step. Despite the progress, the laser still didn’t guide the lightning as far as the scientists would like. To protect buildings from most lightning, lasers will have to guide the lightning for a much longer distance. Lasers are also very expensive. It will probably take 10 or more years before a laser like this is truly able to protect large buildings. 1．What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph? A．To encourage readers to use lightning rods. B．To call on readers to protect the environment. C．To explain the importance of preventing lightning. D．To remind readers to stay safe during lightning storms. 2．What is the disadvantage of lightning rods? A．Their short service life. B．Their limited coverage. C．Their expensive material. D．Their low speed of guiding electricity. 3．What does the underlined word “novel” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．New. B．Effective. C．Confusing. D．Costly. 4．What did the scientists use the laser for? A．Reducing the heat of lightning. B．Changing the path of lightning. C．Slowing down the speed of lightning. D．Protecting the lightning rod from damage. 5．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The laser works better in a lab. B．The technology has yet to be perfected. C．The research result will soon benefit humans. D．The scientists think poorly of the lightning rod. The hundreds of goats (山羊) eating dead vegetation (植被) on roadside open space represents this Boulder County town’s latest effort at preventing wildfires. The goats grazed (吃草) between a neighborhood and the Eldorado K-8 School near the crossroads of Mount Sopris Parkway and Indiana Street. Just up the road marks the area of the Marshall Fire, Colorado’s most costly wildfire that caused huge damage in Superior and Louisville in December 2021. Investigators said the disastrous fire began with burning pieces and bits from a broken power line. The fires were driven by high winds and dried grass and brush. After the Marshall Fire, cities and towns in Colorado took a greater interest in managing their vegetation, said Leslie Clark, Superior’s parks, recreation and open space director. “Our open space, traditionally, was managed pretty hands-off as far as vegetation, whereas now we’re taking a more active approach to reduce fire risks,” Clark said. “Goat grazing really... helps us reduce both current growth and the old, dried-up dead vegetation. They love to eat the weeds (野草), and weed reduction is a big part of our wildfire mitigation (减轻).” Using goats for wildfire mitigation isn’t new, but it has grown in popularity in the past decade and really picked up after the Marshall Fire, said Donny Benz, who runs the goat grazing business Goat Green LLC with his mother, Lani Malmberg. Goat Green LLC has about 1,500 goats that are sent around the state to eat. Malmberg started the business, primarily focused on weed - eating, in 1996. Now, Malmberg and Benz offer their goats to private landowners, homeowners’ associations, Air Force bases, the Bureau of Land Management and a number of cities across the West. An important part of fire mitigation is clearing away low-growing vegetation like grasses and low-lying tree branches to prevent fires from climbing to taller vegetation like trees. Goats are unique in addressing this issue, Malmberg said. 1．What was the direct cause of the Marshall Fire? A．Wrong management of dead vegetation in a school. B．Strong winds blowing across dry grasslands. C．Improper use of power in the neighborhood. D．Burning pieces from a power line. 2．What does Leslie Clark think of using goats for wildfire mitigation? A．It is helpful and effective. B．It is costly in the long run. C．It requires professional skills to manage. D．It has a bad influence on the environment. 3．What do we know about Goat Green LLC? A．It was set up by Benz and his mother. B．It offers goats mainly to big companies. C．It has become more popular after the Marshall Fire. D．It started as a wildfire-mitigation business ten years ago. 4．What does the last paragraph primarily focus on? A．Future of goat-based wildfire mitigation. B．Benefits of goats for wildfire prevention. C．Huge challenges in wildfire mitigation. D．Different ways to prevent wildfires. I grew up in Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (Aceh) in Indonesia. The moment that changed my life was on the Sunday morning of December 26, 2004. At that time, I still lived in my parents’ house at Peurada, about three kilometers from the sea. Suddenly, a powerful earthquake shook us. Without hesitation, I caught my cousin, while shouting to my sister to get out of the house quickly. My mother was still in the garden. When the shaking stopped for a moment, I was able to get to her. After about thirty minutes, the earthquake stopped. All our neighbors and my family returned to our houses. Then my mother suddenly asked my sister and me to take all of the important documents and move them into my room on the second floor. My confusion about why my mother wanted us to do this was answered within thirty minutes. Hundreds of people were rushing by the street in front of our house, shouting “The water is rising! The water is rising!” I got my motorcycle and asked my sister to take my mother and cousin to safety. I ran as directly as possible to the place where my sister took my mother and cousin. We reached and gathered in a big shelter one kilometer away from the seawater. Every time the earth shook, the more fear people felt. No one got enough sleep that night. Everyone was like a cat on hot bricks. The next day, in the morning, I tried to convince (说服) my mother to go to my older sister’s house in Blang Bintang. We stayed in my older sister’s house for about one month and a half. Gradually, life got back on track. Although the pain of the tsunami remains, it has made us more united. We now cherish (珍惜) every moment and look forward to a brighter future with hope and determination. 1．What was the author doing when the earthquake occurred? A．He was sleeping in his room. B．He was planting in the garden. C．He was staying in the house. D．He was riding his motorcycle. 2．What did the author’s mom ask him to do after the earthquake? A．Relocate the important documents. B．Gather his neighbors at his home. C．Store some necessary food. D．Look for a big shelter. 3．What does the underlined part “like a cat on hot bricks” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Quite lucky. B．Terribly angry. C．Very thankful. D．Highly nervous. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The science behind earthquakes and tsunamis B．My experience in the 2004 tsunami C．A sleepless night after a tsunami D．The effort of community The Red River Delta matters in the development of Vietnam. As the country’s second-largest rice-growing area, it produces about 15 — 20% of Vietnam’s rice and is home to 17 million people living on its 16,500 km²of land. The delta’s lifeblood is the Red River, which comes from a big catchment area (汇水区) of about 169,000 km², half of which is in China. While the river brings rich alluvium (冲积土) and water resources, floods (洪水) happen often because trees are cut and mud builds up, putting the area’s growing business in trouble, especially the capital Hanoi. To protect low-lying areas, the Vietnamese built a network of dykes (堤). Historical records show the first large-scale dyke was built in 1108 under King Ly Nhan Tong to protect Thang Long (now Hanoi). Today, the 3,000-km dyke system is crucial for flood control, with experts and volunteers watching it during the June — October flood season, when water levels can rise 4-8 metres above ground. In addition to the dyke system, upstream, multi-purpose reservoirs (多用途水库) like Hoa Binh and Thac Ba store flood water, cutting the danger downstream. These reservoirs, which also produce power, can hold up to 5.4 billion cubic metres of water. New reservoirs being built will further improve flood protection. When dykes and reservoirs can’t hold the water, floodwater goes into the Day River, which can take 5,000 m³ of water per second. Additional areas like Tam Thanh are used only in serious times. Cleaning rivers works, but costs too much to do regularly. Planting and protecting upstream forests is a long-term solution, as forests draw floodwaters and protect the environment. The Vietnamese government has increased forest cover through actions, though this takes time. 1．What has caused trouble to the Red River Delta? A．Loss of farmland. B．Human activities. C．Business slowdown. D．Poor water resources. 2．What does the underlined word “crucial” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Important. B．Huge. C．Easy. D．New. 3．What are the Hoa Binh and Thac Ba reservoirs used to do? A．Create tourist attractions. B．Produce electricity for nearby cities. C．Provide drinking water for local communities. D．Store floodwater and lower downstream risks. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．The History of Dyke Building in Vietnam B．Rice Farming in Vietnam’s Red River Delta C．The Red River Delta: Flood Challenges and Solutions D．Business Growth and Environmental Problems in Hanoi On September 8, Morocco was hit by one of its worst earthquakes on record, destroying entire villages and killing over 3,000 people. I interviewed a woman who lived through the earthquake. Thérèse Sara Delannay’s house in Marrakesh initially appeared undamaged after the earthquake which rocked the city and the southwest of the country. Still, the Swiss national, who moved to Morocco after retiring, soon began to notice cracks forming in the walls. Her Moroccan-style guest house is situated in the heart of the city, just minutes from the old town. Delannay vividly remembers the onset of the earthquake: “I was preparing for bed when I felt a shake and heard a deafening sound, like a plane approaching,” she said. “But it came from the ground, not the sky. The house shook violently, as if being uprooted from the earth.” As her house trembled that night, she immediately checked the stairs to see if she could safely exit. “I found my neighbours doing the same,” she recalled. “We all gathered in an open square near a school.” Delannay and her neighbours, as well as many other residents in the area, spent the night outside, too fearful of aftershocks to return home, thankful at least for the warm weather. On the narrow street, the vibrations (震动) from passing cars often caused house windows and hanging lanterns to shake. With every aftershock following the extremely destructive earthquake, Delannay was constantly worried, questioning each vibration: “Is this from a car, or another aftershock?” Delannay returned to her house the morning after the earthquake to assess the damage and got in touch with her guests traveling in other parts of Morocco. She advised them to stay where they were and not risk returning to Marrakesh, where aftershocks were still possible. 1．What did Delannay do first after realizing it was an earthquake? A．She hid herself in a corner. B．She called her neighbours. C．She looked out of the windows. D．She checked the way out. 2．What made Delannay feel lucky after the earthquake? A．The warm weather. B．The open square. C．The narrow street. D．The neighbours around. 3．What did Delannay probably say to her guests traveling out? A．Don’t spend the night outside. B．Don’t stay in Morocco any longer. C．Don’t come back for the time being. D．Don’t be too far away from Marrakesh. 4．What’s the author of this text probably? A．A doctor. B．A reporter. C．A geographer. D．An earthquake survivor. For many, Chinese characters seem like complex symbols. However, Lena, a 20-year-old American college student, views them in a unique way. To her, each character has its own story. She pictures“ren”(person) as a cat’s face, and “ceng” (once) as an angry robot. Lena gained popularity when she spent only 30 minutes drawing “ceng” and posted it on rednote (or Xiaohongshu). Amazingly, this simple drawing got 40,000 likes overnight. Now, her creative artworks raise discussions about language, art, and cultural exchange. Growing up in a diverse community with many Asians, Lena was surrounded by different languages and cultures. “As a child, I had Chinese friends. I was fascinated by seeing their names on lunch boxes. This language was so new to me, completely different from Western languages,” Lena remembered. This early curiosity remained with her and reappeared in college during a US-China relations course, which deepened her interest in modern Chinese culture. Deep in rednote, Lena noticed more characters that looked like various objects. She describes herself as imaginative and highly perceptive, often spotting details others miss. Besides drawing, Lena translates all her posts into Chinese to show respect to her followers. Her efforts have helped her make Chinese friends online, chatting about daily life and food. Some followers said Lena understands the beauty of Chinese characters better than many Chinese. “It’s because you’re used to them,” Lena replied, adding the opposite is also true. For example, she learned from Chinese friends that “orz” looks like a person bowing in apology, but it means nothing in English. “It’s something I never thought of. That’s the result of a non-native looking at unfamiliar characters,” she said. As Lena plans to share more character-inspired art on rednote, her story shows a truth: language is more than words; it’s about connection and understanding the world from others’ perspectives. 1．How did Lena become popular on rednote? A．By posting creative drawings of Chinese characters. B．By translating English articles into Chinese. C．By sharing her daily life in China. D．By having online chats with Chinese netizens. 2．What deepened Lena’s interest in modern Chinese culture? A．Her Chinese friends. B．Using rednote. C．A US-China relations course. D．Drawing Chinese characters. 3．Why did Lena mention the example“orz”? A．To show non-natives’ unique views. B．To prove followers’ over-praise. C．To explain learning difficulty. D．To analyze grammar differences. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Lena gains popularity on campus. B．Creative characters bridge language and culture. C．Diverse background increases Lena’s interest. D．Chinese characters: more than simple symbols. A native language, or “mother tongue”, is the first language a person learns and is usually a key part of their identity, allowing them to connect with their family and friends and to accept their culture. But is it possible to forget your native language — for example, if you move to another country and start speaking a different dialect or language? Linguists (语言学家) call this phenomenon “native language attrition”, or the process in which you become less competent in your native language over time — perhaps because you’re not using it as much. Experts say it’s possible to forget your native language in certain circumstances, particularly in the case of young children moving to a different country or region where a different language is spoken. A prime example of this are young children who are adopted by families who live in other countries. “However, the older you are when you move, the greater the likelihood that you’ll keep your native language because you’ll have established a much more solid grounding in it,” said Laura Dominguez, a professor of linguistics at the University of Southampton in the UK. “Therefore, it’s improbable that a teenager or an adult will forget whole chunks (语块) of language, like how to construct the past tense,” she said. In fact, studies show that people are less likely to forget their native language after they reach their teenage years. This is probably because beyond this age, our brains mature and become less flexible and receptive to change. “That said, the part of your native language that is most likely to be lost even after short periods is vocabulary,” Dominguez said. “An area of language that is slightly more resistant to being forgotten than vocabulary is grammar,” she added. 1．What is the function of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the topic of the text. B．To define what a native language is. C．To offer some background knowledge. D．To emphasize the importance of culture. 2．What does the underlined word “attrition” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Improvement. B．Loss. C．Barrier. D．Development. 3．Why do adults rarely forget their native language completely, according to Dominguez? A．They have a stronger sense of identity. B．Their brains are more flexible to change. C．Their foundation in their native language is more solid. D．They are more exposed to their native language in daily life. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．The Power of Language B．The Importance of Mother Tongue C．Can You Forget Your Native Language? D．How Do You Maintain Your Native Language? “At what English level can my child start reading English magazines?” This is a common question from parents. Typically, once a child reaches KET Grade A (Excellent) or above, it’s a good time to introduce magazine reading — this is a key step to boost their English skills. However, English magazines fall into two categories: domestically (国内地) published versions and international original versions, each with distinct features. Choosing the right one ensures efficient learning. International original magazines shine in language quality: their expressions are authentic (真实的) and vivid, with flexible vocabulary use, making them perfect for experiencing real-world English. Yet they have disadvantages: cultural differences may lead to misinterpretation, and since content is ungraded, unexpected difficult words often pop up, making comprehension more difficult. Domestically published magazines, by contrast, are more learner-friendly: they have clear difficulty levels, with Chinese explanations for tough words to lower reading difficulty. Critically, Chinese middle and high school reading comprehension questions are often adapted from international magazine texts — and domestic versions act as “tailored (定做的) practice materials” for these exams. Their downside is that the language can feel overly “textbook-like,” lacking the liveliness of original versions. Choose based on your goals: if you want to practice authentic English and build vivid vocabulary (and can handle minor comprehension challenges), international originals are ideal. If you aim to improve exam scores or enhance reading skills steadily, domestically published magazines are more suitable. What’s your child’s current English level? You could match it to the right magazine type using their recent English test results — would you like to help decide on a suitable option? 1．When can children begin reading English magazines? A．Having mastered the vocabulary in KET textbooks. B．Achieving a high-level performance in the KET exam. C．Being able to understand the international original content. D．Having prior experience with domestic English magazines. 2．Which is a disadvantage of international original English magazines? A．Cultural gaps may cause misunderstandings. B．They provide unneeded Chinese explanations. C．Their vocabulary is too simple for advanced learners. D．Their content is closely linked to textbook knowledge. 3．What is the main purpose of paragraph 4? A．To advise parents on selecting English magazines for their children. B．To compare the difficulty levels of two types of English magazines. C．To prove KET Grade A is the best starting point for magazine reading. D．To analyze the advantages of international original English magazines. 4．Which would be a suitable title for the passage? A．KET Grade A: The Key to English Magazine Reading B．The Advantages and Disadvantages of English Magazines C．How to Improve English Skills Through Magazine Reading D．International vs Domestic English Magazines: Which Is Right We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog,” that’s being friendly. But a “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck. “Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in the phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿势)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake. 1．The purpose of this passage is to tell us . A．how to interpret what people say B．what to do when you listen to others talk C．What causes you to go wrong with your friends sometimes D．how to avoid mistakes when you communicate with people 2．According to the author, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that . A．we tend to doubt what our friends say B．we fail to listen carefully when they talk C．people usually state one thing but mean another D．people tend to be annoyed when we check what they say 3．In the sentence “Maybe he doesn’t see it himself” in the second paragraph, the pronoun “it” refers to . A．a bit of envy B．a lucky dog C．being friendly D．your luck 4．The author most probably is a . A．teacher B．psychologist C．editor D．doctor Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings; ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired”. This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning - even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 1．Why was the author nervous about his holiday in France? A．He was poor at French. B．He never went abroad. C．He had no friends there. D．He was in short of money. 2．What awkward moment did the author meet? A．He met a wrong person. B．He made a pronunciation mistake. C．He was tricked by the locals. D．He spelt a word incorrectly. 3．What lesson did the author learn from his embarrassing experience? A．It is better to stay silent than to risk making mistakes. B．Mastering grammar is more important than pronunciation. C．A tiny error in speech can lead to a major misunderstanding. D．French is the most difficult language for foreigners to learn. 4．How did the author’s experience in France affect him? A．He smelled bad and was tired. B．He hated learning foreign languages. C．He no longer considered Claire as a friend. D．He became open to mistakes in language learning. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $