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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 专题04 阅读理解进阶练15篇 （Units 1-8，押题预测） 目录 一、U8单元话题热点预测 1 二、U7单元话题热点预测 6 三、U6单元话题热点预测 11 四、U5单元话题热点预测 16 五、Units 1-4单元话题热点预测 20 一、U8单元话题热点预测 Frodo was a 20-year-old cat who loved to sleep in the sun. Although Frodo was old, he would still struggle (艰难地行进) up and down the stairs every day to get to the pool to enjoy the sun. But life has become a lot easier for the old cat now. Liam Thompson is a young inventor who loves cats. He found Frodo’s difficulties and decided to do something helpful. He spent four days building an elevator (电梯) that would allow Frodo to go up and down the stairs easily. He also shot a video to record the inventing process and posted it online. The video called I Built an Elevator for My Cat showed how Thompson made the elevator for Frodo. It was funny. The video made more than 900,000 people interested in the elevator. In his video, Thompson used a toy to test the elevator because he wanted to make sure it was safe for Frodo. Thompson asked his favourite cat, “Are you ready to go downstairs without moving a muscle? I hope you will be happy because it took me four days to complete the machine.” Frodo seemed relaxed in the elevator as it went to the bottom of the stairs. Frodo stayed in the elevator for a moment. He didn’t seem to know how to get off. But after a while, Frodo found out how to get out of the elevator. Thompson laughed excitedly as Frodo walked out of the elevator and made his way to the pool. Thompson’s invention was a great success. His love for his cat has won 1.87 million fans on the internet. After watching the video, many people felt amazed at his work and one said, “His invention for his pet is much safer than the ones he invents for himself. I think he is excellent.” 1．How does the writer start the story? A．By using a famous saying. B．By comparing two characters. C．By introducing a problem. D．By showing the ending. 2．Why did Thompson use a toy to test the elevator according to Paragraph 4? A．To win more fans on the internet. B．To make sure it was safe for Frodo. C．To make the elevator move quickly. D．To teach his friend to use the elevator. 3．What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A．Frodo knew how to use the elevator immediately. B．Frodo didn’t like the elevator built by Thompson at all. C．The elevator Thompson built for Frodo didn’t work well D．It might be easier for Frodo to get to the pool to enjoy the sun. 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards Thompson’s invention? A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Uncertain. D．Doubtful. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? (① refers to Paragraph 1) A．①/②③④/⑤⑥ B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ C．①②/③④/⑤⑥ D．①②/③④⑤⑥ 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了20岁的猫咪Frodo因年老上下楼梯困难，年轻发明家Liam Thompson为其发明了一部电梯，还拍摄了发明过程视频发布到网上，该发明大获成功，赢得了众多粉丝的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Although Frodo was old, he would still struggle (艰难地行进) up and down the stairs every day to get to the pool to enjoy the sun.”可知，作者通过介绍Frodo面临上下楼梯困难这一问题来开启故事。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“In his video, Thompson used a toy to test the elevator because he wanted to make sure it was safe for Frodo.”可知，Thompson用玩具测试电梯是为了确保它对Frodo来说是安全的。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Frodo seemed relaxed in the elevator as it went to the bottom of the stairs...Thompson laughed excitedly as Frodo walked out of the elevator and made his way to the pool.”可知，Frodo乘坐电梯后能轻松走向泳池，由此可推断出它可能更容易到达泳池享受阳光了。故选D。 4．观点态度题。根据文章最后一段“Thompson’s invention was a great success. His love for his cat has won 1.87 million fans on the internet.”以及人们对Thompson发明的评价可知，作者对Thompson的发明持积极态度。故选A。 5．篇章结构题。文章第一段介绍Frodo面临的问题，为故事背景引入；第二至五段讲述Thompson为Frodo发明电梯的过程以及Frodo使用电梯的情况；第六段总结Thompson的发明大获成功，赢得了众多粉丝。所以文章结构为①/②③④⑤/⑥。故选B。 People like things for different reasons, and the same is true of animals. My name is Liu Bin, and ________ is my favourite animal. It stands out among all animals because of its many good qualities (品质). Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are giant and strong, some are medium-sized, and others are small and cute. They also have all kinds of interesting looks. Some have big noses, some have long ears, and others have short tails. However, what makes dogs truly special is not their appearance, but their inner nature. Most dogs are very friendly, loyal (忠诚的), and smart. This is why they can easily become an important part of our families. Many people keep dogs as pets because they are great companions (伙伴). For me, the best thing is that I can communicate with my dog through eye contact (交流). For example, when I look at him, he seems to understand what I want. Besides being wonderful friends, dogs can also help keep our homes safe. Their loyalty makes them natural guardians. I have had my dog at home for three years. I see him as a family member. We get on very well with each other. I walk him after meals every day, and we often play games in the park. He is always kind and loving to me. This special friendship is the main reason why I love dogs so much. 阅读以上材料，回答下列各小题。 1．Which of the following should be put in ________ in the first paragraph? A．the fish B．the bird C．the cat D．the dog 2．What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A．Dogs of different sizes. B．Dogs with cool looks. C．Different kinds of dogs. D．Dogs’ eating habits. 3．What makes dogs truly special? A．Their friendly and loyal nature. B．Their cool and interesting looks. C．Their different shapes and sizes. D．Their ability to understand humans’ words. 4．Why does Liu Bin keep a dog according to the text? A．Because the dog is smart and strong. B．Because the dog is a good friend to him. C．Because the dog looks cute and lovely. D．Because the dog can keep his home safe. 5．What does Liu Bin do after meals every day? A．He talks with his dog. B．He cleans the dog house. C．He plays games with his dog. D．He takes his dog for a walk. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，作者阐述了他喜爱狗的原因，主要不在于其多样的外形，而在于它们友好、忠诚、聪明的天性，以及能与人类建立深厚友谊的特质。 1．推理判断题。根据“For me, the best thing is that I can communicate with my dog...”以及“I have had my dog at home for three years.”可知，作者最喜欢的动物是狗，故选D。 2．主旨大意题。第二段主要描述了狗有各种不同的形状、大小和外貌，即不同种类的狗，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“However, what makes dogs truly special is not their appearance, but their inner nature. Most dogs are very friendly, loyal (忠诚的), and smart.”可知，使狗真正特别的是它们友好忠诚的天性，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Many people keep dogs as pets because they are great companions (伙伴). For me, the best thing is that I can communicate with my dog through eye contact (交流).”可知，刘斌养狗是因为狗是他的好朋友，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“I walk him after meals every day”可知，刘斌每天饭后带他的狗去散步，故选D。 People care about their pets, and it seems that pets care about people too. Did you notice that your pet dog seems to understand you and your feelings even when you don’t say anything? But here’s the thing—we don’t know if all pets share feelings with people, or just pet dogs can do this. Usually, most animals share feelings only with others of their own kind. Scientists wanted to know this well, so they did a study to watch how pet dogs and pet pigs would react (作出反应) when they heard people crying or humming (哼唱). The scientists asked pet owners (主人) to record videos (视频) of their pet dogs and pet pigs. In these videos, they played sounds of their crying or humming for the dogs and pigs. Then the scientists watched closely to see how the animals would react. The scientists found that the pet dogs were really good at understanding the feelings in the sounds. They got very worried when they heard the sound of crying but didn’t care much about the sound of humming. The pet pigs only got a little worried when they heard the crying sound, but the humming sound was scary to them. The study shows that some pets, like dogs, might understand people’s sad feelings better than other pets, like pigs. But scientists need to study more. 1．Why did scientists do the study? A．To see what pets people like better. B．To see what kind of sounds pets like. C．To see if all pets share feelings with people. D．To see if pets care more about people’s happy sounds. 2．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．How scientists did the study. B．Where scientists did the study. C．What scientists used in the study. D．What scientists found in the study. 3．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．The pet owners. B．The pet animals. C．The videos. D．The scientists. 4．How did the pet pigs react to the humming sound in the videos? A．They went away. B．They got afraid. C．They started crying. D．They got a little worried. 5．What can we learn from the study? A．Pets all care a lot about people. B．Dogs might care more about people than pigs. C．Pets share feelings with people in the same way. D．Pigs might understand people’s happy feelings well. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了一项关于宠物是否理解人类情绪的研究。科学家通过让宠物听哭声与哼唱声，发现狗对哭声反应更明显，而猪对哼唱声更害怕，表明不同宠物对人类情绪的反应存在差异。 1．细节理解题。根据“But here’s the thing—we don’t know if all pets share feelings with people, or just pet dogs can do this. Scientists wanted to know this well, so they did a study...”可知，科学家做这项研究是为了看看是否所有宠物都能与人类分享情感，故选C。 2．主旨大意题。第三段主要讲述了科学家让宠物主人录制视频，在视频中播放人类哭泣或哼唱的声音，然后观察动物的反应，即介绍了科学家是如何进行研究的，故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“In these videos, they played sounds of their crying or humming for the dogs and pigs.”可知，这里的“they”指代前一句中的“pet owners”，是主人在视频中播放了哭泣和哼唱的声音，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The pet pigs only got a little worried when they heard the crying sound, but the humming sound was scary to them.”可知，宠物猪听到哼唱声会感到害怕，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“The study shows that some pets, like dogs, might understand people’s sad feelings better than the other pets, like pigs.”可知，狗可能比猪更能理解人类的悲伤情绪，故选B。 二、U7单元话题热点预测 Reading a book is helpful. But many people don’t know the ways to read a difficult book. The following steps will help you feel relaxed by the book you read. Catch the main point. Pay attention to what you can catch, and leave behind what you cannot. You may understand something important through reading. However, there are some ideas that you may not follow. But remember to move on and you will get the main idea of the book. Give it a first read. You may find that each part of the book needs special attention. However, it’s not good to keep your eyes on every word. It is better to get the main idea of the book, rather than reading the whole book carefully. The faster you read, the better you are at reading. Give it a second read. This time you’d better read more slowly and more carefully. You should catch more details (详情) of the book. When you read the book for the second time, you will understand much that you did not understand earlier. Reading a book is not a difficult task any longer if you know how to read a difficult book. It all depends on how you enjoy it. Difficulty lies in the mind, but not in the book. Therefore, don’t be afraid of a difficult book. Try to keep the above reading skills in mind, and you’ll get unexpected results! 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to read a difficult book. B．Pay attention to what you catch. C．Read the book a second time. D．It’s really difficult to read a book. 2．We’d better ________ if we can’t understand some ideas. A．stop reading the book B．go on reading the book C．read the book the next day D．ask someone for help 3．What should we do during the first read? A．Read the whole book carefully. B．Read the book more slowly. C．Pay attention to every word of the book. D．Try to get the main idea of the book. 4．What is the correct structure (结构) of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1) A． B． C． D． 5．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．There is no difficult book. B．Every book is very interesting. C．The reading skills are useful. D．We should buy more books. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了阅读难懂书籍的方法：抓住要点、快速初读、仔细重读，并强调阅读技巧的重要性。 1．主旨大意题。根据“many people don’t know the ways to read a difficult book. The following steps will help you...”可知，文章主要介绍如何阅读难懂的书。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“But remember to move on and you will get the main idea of the book.”可知，如果遇到不理解的内容应继续读下去。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“It is better to get the main idea of the book, rather than reading the whole book carefully.”可知，初读时应尽力抓住主旨。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。文章结构为：第一段总述很多人不知道阅读有难度书籍的方法，以下步骤会有帮助；第二、三、四段分别介绍了抓住要点、初读、再读这三个具体步骤；第五段总结如果知道如何阅读有难度的书，阅读就不再是难事，强调要记住阅读技巧。所以文章结构为总分总结构，①为总述，②③④为分述，⑤为总结，即①/②③④/⑤。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Try to keep the above reading skills in mind, and you’ll get unexpected results!”可知，作者认为阅读技巧是有用的。故选C。 Who would win a competition to remember numbers, a chimp (黑猩猩) or a teenager? In fact, scientists showed that the chimp did better than the teenager in this competition. Do you still remember last year’s summer holiday? When you think back to it, you might think of the night when you went to a famous pianist’s concert. But how do you store these things in your mind? By using your memory (记忆). When something happens, our brains (大脑) keep the important information and put it in our memory. Scientists say that there are two main kinds of memory—short-term memory and long-term memory. Your short-term memory keeps information for a few seconds or a few minutes. Long-term memory means you keep the meaningful information in your mind for a long time. People start to forget things just after they learn them. They learn about something one day, but may forget half of it the next day. In a week, they remember just a third of it. So remember to go over your lesson after you learn it. Scientists agree that people remember things in different ways. Some remember things better with the help of pictures. Others remember better when they take in the information by hearing it. But one thing is for sure: if you remember things in different ways together, you can get a better result. So next time, try to think about pictures when you are learning English words, and at the same time listen to these words. Maybe that will make studying English much easier. 1．Who won the competition to remember numbers? A．The teenager. B．The chimp. C．The scientist. D．The pianist. 2．What does the underlined word “store” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Keep. B．Make. C．Buy. D．Learn. 3．What can we know from Paragraph 3? A．Long-term memory keeps information for a few minutes. B．Short-term memory keeps meaningful information. C．People forget a third of what they learnt in a week. D．We should go over our lesson to remember it longer. 4．According to the article, which of the following is the best way to memorize words? A．By watching TV. B．By listening to music. C．By writing them out many times. D．By listening and watching pictures. 5．What does the article mainly tell us? A．It tells us there are many kinds of memory. B．It tells us learning English is not so difficult. C．It tells us some facts about memory. D．It tells us the chimps are cleverer than humans. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了关于记忆的定义、类型、遗忘规律和有效方法的主要信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Who would win a competition to remember numbers, a chimp (黑猩猩) or a teenager? In fact, scientists showed that the chimp did better than the teenager in this competition.”可知，记住数字的比赛的赢家是黑猩猩。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“But how do you store these things in your mind? By using your memory (记忆).…When something happens, our brains (大脑) keep the important information and put it in our memory.”可知，我们的大脑保存重要信息并将其放入我们的记忆，这里“store”的意思就是“保存、储存”，与“keep”意思最接近。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“They learn about something one day, but may forget half of it the next day. In a week, they remember just a third of it. So remember to go over your lesson after you learn it.”可知，在学习后要复习你的功课，这样才能长久记住。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“So next time, try to think about pictures when you are learning English words, and at the same time listen to these words. Maybe that will make studying English much easier.”可知，如果你同时用不同的方式去记忆，可以得到更好的效果，所以学习英语单词时，可以通过想象图片和同时听这些单词来记忆。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文围绕记忆的类型、特点及提升记忆的方法展开，属于科普记忆相关的事实，因此选项C最全面。故选C。 Henry: A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind. If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. For example, to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter. This makes it the longest word in the world. Remember: a picture is worth a thousand words. Paula: A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember how to spell the word “because”, you can use the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Millie: You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble remembering the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is easier to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle works. 1．A(n) __________ picture can help you remember better. A．beautiful B．unusual C．common D．small 2．According to Henry, __________ can help students remember something. A．to make a short sentence B．to write it down C．to imagine a picture D．to understand it well 3．Paula’s article is mainly about __________. A．the importance of memory B．a method for remembering the spelling of a word C．different kinds of memory D．the cost of memory course 4．We will __________ unless we understand it. A．forget something very quickly B．remember something slowly C．remember something quickly D．have trouble forgetting something 5．The best title of the passage may be __________. A．Enjoy learning about memory B．How to improve our memory C．How to take photos D．How to spell English words 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了提高记忆力的三种方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better.”可知，在脑海中想象的画面最好是大的、奇怪的或愚蠢的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind.”可知，在脑海中想象画面能帮助你记住某件事。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.”可知，宝拉提供了一种记住单词的方法。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well.”可知，如果你不能很好地理解它，就会很快将它忘记。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind.”“A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.”和“You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well.”可知，本文主要介绍了提高记忆力的三种方法，因此B项“如何提高我们的记忆力”最适合做本文的标题。故选B。 三、U6单元话题热点预测 Wisdom is not just about being smart; it’s about using knowledge and experience to make good decisions. Many ancient stories teach us about wisdom. For example, the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare” tells us that slow and steady wins the race. It’s a lesson about patience and not being overconfident. Another story is about a wise man who solved a problem by thinking calmly. He showed that wisdom can help even in difficult situations. Wisdom also means learning from mistakes. Every time we make a wrong decision, we can use it as a chance to grow. In short, wisdom is a powerful tool that helps us live better lives. 1．What is wisdom about? A．Being smart only. B．Using knowledge and experience to make good decisions. C．Being overconfident. D．Making mistakes. 2．What does “The Tortoise and the Hare” teach us? A．To be overconfident. B．To be patient. C．To run fast. D．To give up. 3．How did the wise man solve the problem in the story? A．By acting quickly. B．By thinking calmly. C．By getting angry. D．By giving up. 4．What does wisdom mean according to the passage? A．Learning from mistakes. B．Being smart. C．Making wrong decisions. D．Being overconfident. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of wisdom. B．How to be smart. C．Ancient stories. D．Making decisions. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲述了智慧不仅仅是聪明，而是利用知识和经验做出明智决策的能力，并通过古代故事（如《龟兔赛跑》）和实例说明智慧的重要性及其对生活的积极影响。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Wisdom is not just about being smart; it’s about using knowledge and experience to make good decisions.”可知，智慧的核心是运用知识和经验，而非单纯聪明。故选B。    2．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“the story of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ tells us that slow and steady wins the race. It’s a lesson about patience and not being overconfident.”可知，《龟兔赛跑》的故事告诉我们，缓慢而稳定的努力能赢得比赛。这是一个关于耐心而非过度自信的教训。故事强调的是耐心的重要性。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Another story is about a wise man who solved a problem by thinking calmly.”可知，智者解决问题的方式是冷静思考。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Wisdom also means learning from mistakes.”可知，智慧的内涵包括从错误中吸取教训。故选A。   5．主旨大意题。全文围绕“智慧”展开，强调其重要性（如帮助决策、解决问题、从错误中学习等）。根据第一段“In short, wisdom is a powerful tool that helps us live better lives.”可推知，文章主旨是智慧的重要性。故选A。 Once Effendi had a joke with the Prime Minister. He said that the Minister would die the next day. The next day, the Minister fell to the ground from the horse and really died. When the king learned this, he got angry and sent his men to catch Effendi at once. When Effendi was brought to him, the king shouted angrily, “Effendi, since you know when my Minister would die, you must know the date of my own death. Say it out, or you’ll die today.” Effendi looked at the king for a while. Then he answered, “But how can I know? I’ll die two days earlier than you.” The king was afraid that if he killed Effendi, he himself would die after that. He thought he must keep Effendi alive as long as possible, so he let Effendi go. 1．________ played a joke with the Prime Minister. A．His men B．Effendi’s friend C．Effendi D．The king 2．The Minister died the next day because ________. A．he was badly ill B．he fell off his horse C．the king killed him D．Effendi said he would die 3．The king was very ________ when he heard his Minister really died. A．afraid B．happy C．angry D．worried 4．The king let Effendi go because ________. A．he hoped to live a long life B．he had known his date of Effendi’s death C．he was afraid of Effendi D．he didn’t believe Effendi’s words 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How Effendi fooled the king. B．When the king would die. C．Why the Minister died. D．Effendi knew the date of everyone’s death. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲的是聪明的阿凡提智答国王问题的故事，国王为了不让自己死去，而不敢杀死他。 1．细节理解题。 根据文中第一句“Once Effendi had a joke with the Prime Minister.”可知，阿凡提和首相开了个玩笑，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“The next day, the Minister fell to the ground from the horse and really died.”可知，首相从马上摔到地上去世，故选B。 3．细节理解题。 根据“When the king learned this, he got angry”可知，国王听说首相去世的消息，非常愤怒，故选C。 4．推理判断题。 根据“I’ll die two days earlier than you.”可知，阿凡提回答说自己会比国王早死两天， 因为国王不想死，所以放他走了。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。 通读全文，阿凡提智斗国王，聪明地回答了国王的问题，而国王希望自己长命百岁，不得已放走阿凡提。故选A。 Nearly two thousand years ago in ancient China, Cao Cao got a birthday present from Sun Quan. It was a huge animal called an elephant. People in the country didn’t see it before. People were interested in the weight of the elephant. One person guessed it must weigh five thousand jin. Another person said, “His legs are like pillars (柱子). I think it must weigh at least six thousand jin!” More and more people joined the guessing game. And Cao Cao also wanted to know the weight of it. “What a huge animal it is! Can anyone tell me how to weigh it?” he asked the crowd (人群) around him. “Can we get a large scale (称)?” asked a soldier. However, no on could find a scale large enough. “Can we cut it up?” asked another soldier. “No. I don’t want to kill it.” said Cao Cao. Just then, young Cao Chong had a wonderful idea. “I can weigh the elephant!” he said. “Let me have a try.” Cao Chong asked some soldiers to drive the elephant onto a big boat in the river. When the heavy animal walked onto it, the boat went lower into the water. After Cao Chong drew a line on the side of the boat where it met the water, the solders took the elephant off the boat. Then solders put stones on the boat, one by one, until it went down again and water met the line on the boat. Cao Chong then weighed the stones. He added up (加起来) the weight of all the stones and said, “This is the weight of the elephant.” What a clever plan! Cao Cao was very happy with his son. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．What does the word “weight” mean in the story? A．身高 B．重量 C．相貌 D．体型 2．What things did Cao Chong use to weigh the elephant? A．Knife and stones. B．Knife and boat. C．Boat and stones. D．Trees and boat. 3．What does the last paragraph is mainly about? A．Cao Cao got an elephant as a present. B．People guessed the weight of the elephant. C．People discussed how to weigh the elephant. D．Cao Chong had an idea and weighed the elephant. 4．What’s the right order of weighing the elephant? ①Put stones on the boat one by one. ②Drive the elephant onto a big boat. ③Draw a line on the side of the boat. ④Add up the weight of all the stones. A．①③②④ B．①④②③ C．②①③④ D．②③①④ 5．Which is the best word to talk about Cao Chong? A．Smart. B．Funny. C．Kind. D．Strong. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了“曹冲称象”的故事。 1．词义猜测题。根据“One person guessed it must weigh five thousand jin.”有人猜它一定有五千斤重。可知，此处是指人们对大象的重量很感兴趣。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Then solders put stones on the boat, one by one, until it went down again and water met the line on the boat.”可知，曹冲用石头和船来给大象称重，故选C。 3．段落大意题。根据“Then solders put stones on the boat, one by one, until it went down again and water met the line on the boat. Cao Chong then weighed the stones. He added up (加起来) the weight of all the stones and said,”可知，最后一段讲述了曹冲曹冲想到一个办法，称了大象的重量。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Cao Chong asked some soldiers to drive the elephant onto a big boat in the river... After Cao Chong drew a line on the side of the boat...Then solders put stones on the boat...He added up (加起来) the weight of all the stones and said”可知，正确的顺序是：把大象赶到一艘大船上→在船的一侧画一条线→把石头一块一块地放在船上→把所有石头的重量加起来。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据全文可知，大家都想知道大象的重量，但是不知道怎么给大象称重，这时曹冲想到用船和石头来给大象称重，最后也算出了大象的重量，所以他很聪明，故选A。 四、U5单元话题热点预测 School life varies in different parts of the world. In many Western countries, like the United States, the classroom environment is often more relaxed. Students are encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and even challenge their teachers’ ideas. They believe this helps develop critical thinking skills. In contrast, in many East Asian countries, like China and Japan, the classroom atmosphere is usually more formal. Respect for the teacher is very important. Students often listen carefully and take notes. Group harmony is valued, so speaking out individually is less common. The subjects studied can also be different. While math and science are important everywhere, Western schools might place more emphasis on creative arts and sports. In East Asia, there is often a stronger focus on core academic subjects due to the importance of national exams. Furthermore, the school schedules are not the same. American students typically finish school around 3 p.m. and have a lot of extracurricular activities. However, their counterparts in China might have longer school days and spend more time on homework and exam preparation. Understanding these differences helps us see that no single system is perfect. Each has its own strengths. By learning from each other, we can make education better for all students. 1．How are students expected to behave in a typical Western classroom according to the passage? A．Listen quietly and take notes. B．Respect teachers and avoid asking questions. C．Speak up and challenge ideas. D．Focus only on academic subjects. 2．What does the underlined word “harmony” mean in Chinese? A．竞争 B．和谐 C．独立 D．压力 3．What is the main difference discussed in the third paragraph? A．School schedules. B．Classroom environment. C．Importance of teachers. D．Focus of subjects. 4．Why do East Asian schools often have a stronger focus on core academic subjects? A．Because students are not interested in sports. B．Because of the importance of national exams. C．Because teachers prefer teaching these subjects. D．Because the school days are shorter. 5．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To show that Western education is better. B．To explain why school life is difficult. C．To compare different school systems and encourage learning from each other. D．To describe the daily life of a Chinese student 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了世界不同地区学校生活的差异，包括课堂环境、学习科目以及学校日程安排等方面，并指出了解这些差异有助于相互学习，让教育变得更好。 1．细节理解题。根据“In many Western countries, like the United States, the classroom environment is often more relaxed. Students are encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and even challenge their teachers’ ideas.”可知，在典型的西方课堂上，学生被鼓励大胆发言、提问，甚至挑战老师的想法。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Group harmony is valued, so speaking out individually is less common.”可知，集体和谐很重要，所以个人发言不太常见，结合常识可推测出“harmony”意思是“和谐”。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“The subjects studied can also be different. While math and science are important everywhere, Western schools might place more emphasis on creative arts and sports. In East Asia, there is often a stronger focus on core academic subjects due to the importance of national exams.”可知，第三段主要讨论的是学习科目的侧重点不同，西方学校可能更强调创意艺术和体育，而东亚学校由于国家考试的重要性，往往更注重核心学术科目。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“In East Asia, there is often a stronger focus on core academic subjects due to the importance of national exams.”可知，东亚学校更注重核心学术科目是因为国家考试的重要性。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Understanding these differences helps us see that no single system is perfect. Each has its own strengths. By learning from each other, we can make education better for all students.”以及全文内容可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是比较不同的学校体系，并鼓励相互学习。故选C。 In New York, there is a special place called the Chinese Theatre Works. Here, the artists perform beautiful Chinese puppet shows. They mix old Chinese traditions with new American ideas. Two people started the Chinese Theatre Works. They are Kuang Yu from China and Stephen from America. They use hand-carved puppets, silk costumes, and bright lights to tell Chinese stories. Some puppets are very old. Some puppets are new. Charlie is a young artist who works here. He says, “Puppets are like toys that come alive! They make me feel like a child again.” Charlie learned about Chinese puppets on the Internet and came to help. He loves the old Chinese traditions. Another worker, Chen, saves old puppet shows on computers. “These stories are too precious (珍贵的) to lose,” he says. He makes sure children in the future can see them, too. The shows mix Chinese and Western styles. They tell Chinese stories in English. In one show, they use projectors (投影仪) to make shadow puppets look wonderful. Kuang Yu and Stephen got married some years ago. They love working together. Stephen says Chinese puppetry seemed strange at first, but now he loves it. They believe old traditions and new ideas can be friends. The artists’ most popular puppet show is The Monkey King. Children in New York laugh and clap when they see it. The artists hope to keep sharing Chinese stories with everyone. 1．What is special about the Chinese Theatre Works? A．It only shows American stories. B．It mixes Chinese traditions with American ideas. C．It uses only new puppets. D．It performs in Chinese only. 2．Who started the Chinese Theatre Works? A．Two American artists. B．Two Chinese artists. C．A Chinese and an American. D．Charlie and Chen. 3．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．The artists. B．The puppet shows. C．Chinese and Western styles. D．Projectors and lights. 4．How do they make the shadow puppets look wonderful? A．By using bright lights. B．By using projectors. C．By using silk costumes. D．By using hand-carved puppets. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Chinese Puppets in America B．How to Make Puppet Shows C．The Story of the Monkey King D．Two Famous Puppet Artists 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了纽约的“中国戏剧工作坊”，强调了传统与创新的融合，以及跨文化合作的艺术价值。 1．细节理解题。根据“In New York, there is a special place called the Chinese Theatre Works. Here, the artists perform beautiful Chinese puppet shows. They mix old Chinese traditions with new American ideas.”可知，中国戏剧工作室特别之处在于融合中国传统与美国新理念。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Two people started the Chinese Theatre Works. They are Kuang Yu from China and Stephen from America.”可知，中国邝玉与美国Stephen创办了中国戏剧工作室。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“The shows mix Chinese and Western styles. They tell Chinese stories in English.”可知，这些演出融合了中西方风格，用英语讲述中国故事，故划线单词“They”指代“木偶演出”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“In one show, they use projectors (投影仪) to make shadow puppets look wonderful.”可知，用投影仪可使皮影效果惊艳。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了中国传统木偶艺术在美国的创新发展。故最佳标题为：美国的中国木偶。故选A。 五、Units1-4单元话题热点预测 If you go to the Gulf of Mexico, you can see there is a big hole. It is called the Chicxulub Crater. Some people believe it was because of a huge asteroid (小行星) hitting this place, and the hit made dinosaurs die out millions of years ago. This idea was first suggested in 1980. Later, scientists used special tools to find out what would happen if it was true. It showed that the asteroid could hit Earth at 40,000 miles per hour, leading to a big hole, a great tsunami (海啸), earthquakes, and the melting (熔化) of tons of rocks. The hit took away millions of lives around the Chicxulub Crater. The terrible story didn’t stop there. Minutes later, hot rocks started to rain down, and there was deadly dirt everywhere on the ground. More animals were burnt to death. After several hours, a super-hot wind knocked down anything still standing. In weeks, the sky was full of ash. Days became nights. This covered the sunlight for months or even years. Many plants died first. Then lots of animals died too because of food shortages, including almost all dinosaurs. Although this idea sounds possible, the question of how dinosaurs died out remains unsolved scientifically. But as scientists discover more dinosaur fossils, we may know the truth one day. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The idea that a rock from space made a big hole on Earth. B．The thought that the asteroid made dinosaurs die out. C．The truth that all dinosaurs died out millions of years ago. D．The fact that the Chicxulub Crater is in the Gulf of Mexico. 2．According to the scientists, what happened when the asteroid hit Earth? A．A big hole appeared in North America. B．The asteroid hit Earth at 40,000 miles per second. C．The hit made lots of rocks melt. D．Millions of lives were lost in Mexico. 3．According to the idea, what was the reason for the death of almost all dinosaurs? A．Food shortages. B．No sunlight. C．Ash and dirt. D．The asteroid’s hit. 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．The dirt after the hit didn’t hurt animals on the ground. B．Hours later, animals died because of harmful gases. C．We will surely know the truth from dinosaur fossils. D．There isn’t a scientific reason for the dinosaurs’ die-off. 5．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In a storybook about dinosaurs. B．In a science book about space. C．In an encyclopaedia of animals. D．In a travel magazine about Mexico. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文围绕墨西哥湾的希克苏鲁伯陨石坑展开，介绍了小行星撞击地球导致恐龙灭绝的假说，包括撞击后的一系列灾难及恐龙灭绝的原因，最后指出恐龙灭绝之谜尚未完全解开。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Some people believe it was because of a huge asteroid (小行星) hitting this place, and the hit made dinosaurs die out millions of years ago.”及“This idea was first suggested in 1980. Later, scientists used special tools to find out what would happen if it was true.”可知，“it”指代前文提到的“小行星撞击导致恐龙灭绝”这一观点。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“It showed that the asteroid could hit Earth at 40,000 miles per hour, leading to a big hole, a great tsunami (海啸), earthquakes, and the melting (熔化) of tons of rocks.”可知，小行星撞击地球时导致大量岩石熔化。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Many plants died first. Then lots of animals died too because of food shortages, including almost all dinosaurs.”可知，几乎所有恐龙灭绝的原因是食物短缺。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“the question of how dinosaurs died out remains unsolved scientifically.”可知，恐龙灭绝尚无科学定论。故选D。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章围绕小行星撞击地球导致恐龙灭绝的科学假说展开，涉及太空（小行星）与科学知识，因此可能出现在关于太空的科学书中。故选B。 According to a recent report from the United Nations, the world population can reach 8.4 billion in the year 2025. But during the past 10 years or so, there has been a large and rapid (快速的) drop in the world’s birth rate (比率). Families are smaller now than they were a few years ago. It is happening in both developing countries (such as China and India) and developed countries (such as America and England). Some families don’t want to have more babies because they believe that it’s difficult for them to raise two or more children. China is such a country that it has already cut its rate of population growth since 1970. Most Chinese families have no more than one child. And it reached a zero population growth rate in 2010. But in 2021, the Chinese government passed laws to encourage (鼓励) families to have three babies, because there are too many old people now. Some factories can’t find enough people to work. That’s terrible. Several countries in Europe already have a negative growth rate. Experts say that these countries could face a serious shortage (短缺) of workers in the future. And those who are working could face higher taxes (税) to help support the growing number of retirees (退休人员). 1．The world population can reach ________ in 2025. A．7 billion B．8.4 billion C．13.4 billion D．13.7 billion 2．What can we know from Paragraphs 1-2? A．The world’s birth rate has a rapid drop. B．Most people want to have more babies. C．The world population has increased fast. D．Families will be bigger and bigger in the future. 3．When did China reach a zero population growth rate? A．In 1970. B．In 2007. C．In 2010. D．In 2016. 4．What does the underlined word “negative” mean in Chinese? A．负的 B．正的 C．快速的 D．积极的 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Zero Population Growth B．Negative Growth Rate C．World Population D．World’s Birth Rate 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了在过去10年左右的时间里，世界人口出生率出现了大幅度而迅速的下降。 1．细节理解题。根据 “According to a recent report from the United Nations, the world population can reach 8.4 billion in the year 2025.” 可知，到2025年世界人口将达到84亿。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据 “ But during the past 10 years or so, there has been a large and rapid (快速的) drop in the world’s birth rate (比率).” 可知，世界人口出生率出现了大幅度而迅速的下降。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据 “And it reached a zero population growth rate in 2010.” 可知，在2010年，中国达到人口零增长率，故选C。 4．词义猜测题。根据 “Experts say that these countries could face a serious shortage (短缺) of workers in the future.” 可知，这些国家未来可能面临严重的劳动力短缺问题，因此表示这些欧洲国家人口负增长。此处negative表示 “负的”，故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据 “But during the past 10 years or so, there has been a large and rapid (快速的) drop in the world’s birth rate (比率).” 和 “Several countries in Europe already have a negative growth rate.” 可知，本文围绕世界人口出生率大幅下降的现状，介绍了不同国家的人口发展情况及由此带来的影响。故选D。 In the past, people read the news in newspapers or magazines, listened to it on the radio or watched it on television. These days, social media (社交媒体) like Instagram, TikTok or YouTube has become a new way for people to know what’s going on around the world. A report pointed out that the number of people in the UK watching news on TikTok in 2023 is 4.9 million, up from 900, 000 in 2020. It’s also reported that 29% of UK children use Instagram to look for news. For most people, it’s a popular way to follow news on social media every day. Stories are everywhere if people open an app. Also, people can read news in a friendly way, such as a quick video on TikTok. People can get information easily by social media. It even pays attention to news going on all over the world. However, some people think that news on social media isn’t true. The official press (报社) check the information before they put up news online, but other people might not do this. So we can’t always trust everything on it. Studies show that people in the UK spent 108 minutes a day on a social media. People will be able to have a rest from it if they get their news from a newspaper or the TV. Then, what do you think of social media? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Paragraph 1 is to ________. A．give an example B．ask a question C．lead in the topic D．list some numbers 2．Which picture shows the meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2? A． B． C． D． 3．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．How people get news from social media. B．What news people can search for by social media. C．Why people like to read news on social media. D．How long people spend on social media every day. 4．What do we know from the text? A．People can get information hard by social media. B．Few people follow news on social media every day. C．All the news on social media is believable. D．People can get information easily from social media. 5．What may the next paragraph talk about? A．Suggestions of how to use social media. B．Some opinions on social media. C．The danger of reading news on TikTok. D．The reasons for using social media. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲了如今社交媒体成为人们获取新闻的新方式，以英国为例说明了其使用人数增长情况，阐述了人们喜欢用它看新闻的原因，同时指出其新闻真实性存疑的问题，并提及英国人日均使用社交媒体时长，最后询问读者对社交媒体的看法。 1．推理判断题。根据“In the past, people read the news in newspapers or magazines...These days, social media like Instagram, TikTok or YouTube has become a new way for people to know what’s going on around the world.”可知，段落通过对比过去和现在人们获取新闻的方式，引出社交媒体这一话题。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“A report pointed out that the number of people in the UK watching news on TikTok in 2023 is 4.9 million, up from 900,000 in 2020.”可知，2020年人数是900,000，2023年是4,900,000。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“For most of people, it’s a popular way to follow news on social media every day.”可知，第3段主要是关于人们如何从社交媒体上获得消息。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“People can get information easily by social media.”可知，人们可以通过社交媒体轻松获取信息。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“Then, what do you think of social media?”可知，前文已介绍社交媒体看新闻的现状、优势和问题，最后提出疑问，接下来可能会给出关于社交媒体的一些看法。故选B。 A kind of new house in California is selling quite fast. In a short time, people buy 82 ones and they need 1000 more. And the factories will build them soon—for they are able to build one in less than 24 hours. Why can they do it so fast? Because 3D printing (打印) helps to make it. 3D printing not only builds a house with less time, but also costs less and is more environmentally (环境上) friendly. And there are different styles of 3D printed houses for people to choose from. 3D printing is developing (发展) very fast. But there are some problems with 3D printed houses. First, the house “printed” out may not be strong enough. Second, while building houses layer by layer (逐层地), there may be some differences between layers. Some layers may be a little thinner or thicker than others. Finally, there are now fewer types of 3D printing materials (材料) for us to use. However, the future of 3D printed houses is promising. In India, there are not enough houses. The country wants to use 3D printing to solve the problem. If successful, buildings by 3D printing may go popular. We can also use it to build offices and other buildings. NASA wants to use 3D printing to build something on Mars and the Moon. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By showing a fact. B．By giving his advice. C．By telling his story. D．By asking a question. 2．What do we know about 3D printed houses? A．The style of 3D printed houses is the same. B．It costs too much to build the houses. C．It needs less time to build the houses. D．3D printed houses are bad for the environment. 3．We need to solve ________ problems with 3D printed houses. A．two B．three C．four D．five 4．The underlined word “promising” probably means ________. A．充满失望的 B．令人担心的 C．充满希望的 D．令人惊喜的 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Reasons for 3D Printed Houses B．Uses of 3D Printed Houses C．Future of 3D Printed Houses D．Introduction of 3D Printed Houses 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国加州3D打印房屋的销售现状、3D打印建房的优势、目前存在的问题以及其未来发展前景。 1．细节理解题。根据“A kind of new house in California is selling quite fast. In a short time, people buy 82 ones and they need 1000 more...build one in less than 24 hours.” 可知，作者是通过展示一个事实来开启文章的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“3D printing not only builds a house with less time” 可知，3D打印房屋耗时更短。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“First...Second...Finally”可知， 3D打印房屋目前存在3个需要解决的问题。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“In India, there are not enough houses. The country wants to use 3D printing...build something on Mars and the Moon.”可知，印度想用3D打印解决住房问题、NASA计划用其在火星和月球建造设施。由此可推知，promising在这里意为“充满希望的”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章围绕3D打印房屋，介绍了其销售现状、优势、现存问题及未来前景，核心是对3D打印房屋的介绍。故选D。 18 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 23 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 专题04 阅读理解进阶练15篇 （Units 1-8，押题预测） 目录 一、U8单元话题热点预测 1 二、U7单元话题热点预测 6 三、U6单元话题热点预测 11 四、U5单元话题热点预测 16 五、Units 1-4单元话题热点预测 20 一、U8单元话题热点预测 Frodo was a 20-year-old cat who loved to sleep in the sun. Although Frodo was old, he would still struggle (艰难地行进) up and down the stairs every day to get to the pool to enjoy the sun. But life has become a lot easier for the old cat now. Liam Thompson is a young inventor who loves cats. He found Frodo’s difficulties and decided to do something helpful. He spent four days building an elevator (电梯) that would allow Frodo to go up and down the stairs easily. He also shot a video to record the inventing process and posted it online. The video called I Built an Elevator for My Cat showed how Thompson made the elevator for Frodo. It was funny. The video made more than 900,000 people interested in the elevator. In his video, Thompson used a toy to test the elevator because he wanted to make sure it was safe for Frodo. Thompson asked his favourite cat, “Are you ready to go downstairs without moving a muscle? I hope you will be happy because it took me four days to complete the machine.” Frodo seemed relaxed in the elevator as it went to the bottom of the stairs. Frodo stayed in the elevator for a moment. He didn’t seem to know how to get off. But after a while, Frodo found out how to get out of the elevator. Thompson laughed excitedly as Frodo walked out of the elevator and made his way to the pool. Thompson’s invention was a great success. His love for his cat has won 1.87 million fans on the internet. After watching the video, many people felt amazed at his work and one said, “His invention for his pet is much safer than the ones he invents for himself. I think he is excellent.” 1．How does the writer start the story? A．By using a famous saying. B．By comparing two characters. C．By introducing a problem. D．By showing the ending. 2．Why did Thompson use a toy to test the elevator according to Paragraph 4? A．To win more fans on the internet. B．To make sure it was safe for Frodo. C．To make the elevator move quickly. D．To teach his friend to use the elevator. 3．What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A．Frodo knew how to use the elevator immediately. B．Frodo didn’t like the elevator built by Thompson at all. C．The elevator Thompson built for Frodo didn’t work well D．It might be easier for Frodo to get to the pool to enjoy the sun. 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards Thompson’s invention? A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Uncertain. D．Doubtful. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? (① refers to Paragraph 1) A．①/②③④/⑤⑥ B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ C．①②/③④/⑤⑥ D．①②/③④⑤⑥ People like things for different reasons, and the same is true of animals. My name is Liu Bin, and ________ is my favourite animal. It stands out among all animals because of its many good qualities (品质). Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are giant and strong, some are medium-sized, and others are small and cute. They also have all kinds of interesting looks. Some have big noses, some have long ears, and others have short tails. However, what makes dogs truly special is not their appearance, but their inner nature. Most dogs are very friendly, loyal (忠诚的), and smart. This is why they can easily become an important part of our families. Many people keep dogs as pets because they are great companions (伙伴). For me, the best thing is that I can communicate with my dog through eye contact (交流). For example, when I look at him, he seems to understand what I want. Besides being wonderful friends, dogs can also help keep our homes safe. Their loyalty makes them natural guardians. I have had my dog at home for three years. I see him as a family member. We get on very well with each other. I walk him after meals every day, and we often play games in the park. He is always kind and loving to me. This special friendship is the main reason why I love dogs so much. 阅读以上材料，回答下列各小题。 1．Which of the following should be put in ________ in the first paragraph? A．the fish B．the bird C．the cat D．the dog 2．What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A．Dogs of different sizes. B．Dogs with cool looks. C．Different kinds of dogs. D．Dogs’ eating habits. 3．What makes dogs truly special? A．Their friendly and loyal nature. B．Their cool and interesting looks. C．Their different shapes and sizes. D．Their ability to understand humans’ words. 4．Why does Liu Bin keep a dog according to the text? A．Because the dog is smart and strong. B．Because the dog is a good friend to him. C．Because the dog looks cute and lovely. D．Because the dog can keep his home safe. 5．What does Liu Bin do after meals every day? A．He talks with his dog. B．He cleans the dog house. C．He plays games with his dog. D．He takes his dog for a walk. People care about their pets, and it seems that pets care about people too. Did you notice that your pet dog seems to understand you and your feelings even when you don’t say anything? But here’s the thing—we don’t know if all pets share feelings with people, or just pet dogs can do this. Usually, most animals share feelings only with others of their own kind. Scientists wanted to know this well, so they did a study to watch how pet dogs and pet pigs would react (作出反应) when they heard people crying or humming (哼唱). The scientists asked pet owners (主人) to record videos (视频) of their pet dogs and pet pigs. In these videos, they played sounds of their crying or humming for the dogs and pigs. Then the scientists watched closely to see how the animals would react. The scientists found that the pet dogs were really good at understanding the feelings in the sounds. They got very worried when they heard the sound of crying but didn’t care much about the sound of humming. The pet pigs only got a little worried when they heard the crying sound, but the humming sound was scary to them. The study shows that some pets, like dogs, might understand people’s sad feelings better than other pets, like pigs. But scientists need to study more. 1．Why did scientists do the study? A．To see what pets people like better. B．To see what kind of sounds pets like. C．To see if all pets share feelings with people. D．To see if pets care more about people’s happy sounds. 2．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．How scientists did the study. B．Where scientists did the study. C．What scientists used in the study. D．What scientists found in the study. 3．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．The pet owners. B．The pet animals. C．The videos. D．The scientists. 4．How did the pet pigs react to the humming sound in the videos? A．They went away. B．They got afraid. C．They started crying. D．They got a little worried. 5．What can we learn from the study? A．Pets all care a lot about people. B．Dogs might care more about people than pigs. C．Pets share feelings with people in the same way. D．Pigs might understand people’s happy feelings well. 二、U7单元话题热点预测 Reading a book is helpful. But many people don’t know the ways to read a difficult book. The following steps will help you feel relaxed by the book you read. Catch the main point. Pay attention to what you can catch, and leave behind what you cannot. You may understand something important through reading. However, there are some ideas that you may not follow. But remember to move on and you will get the main idea of the book. Give it a first read. You may find that each part of the book needs special attention. However, it’s not good to keep your eyes on every word. It is better to get the main idea of the book, rather than reading the whole book carefully. The faster you read, the better you are at reading. Give it a second read. This time you’d better read more slowly and more carefully. You should catch more details (详情) of the book. When you read the book for the second time, you will understand much that you did not understand earlier. Reading a book is not a difficult task any longer if you know how to read a difficult book. It all depends on how you enjoy it. Difficulty lies in the mind, but not in the book. Therefore, don’t be afraid of a difficult book. Try to keep the above reading skills in mind, and you’ll get unexpected results! 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to read a difficult book. B．Pay attention to what you catch. C．Read the book a second time. D．It’s really difficult to read a book. 2．We’d better ________ if we can’t understand some ideas. A．stop reading the book B．go on reading the book C．read the book the next day D．ask someone for help 3．What should we do during the first read? A．Read the whole book carefully. B．Read the book more slowly. C．Pay attention to every word of the book. D．Try to get the main idea of the book. 4．What is the correct structure (结构) of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1) A． B． C． D． 5．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．There is no difficult book. B．Every book is very interesting. C．The reading skills are useful. D．We should buy more books. Who would win a competition to remember numbers, a chimp (黑猩猩) or a teenager? In fact, scientists showed that the chimp did better than the teenager in this competition. Do you still remember last year’s summer holiday? When you think back to it, you might think of the night when you went to a famous pianist’s concert. But how do you store these things in your mind? By using your memory (记忆). When something happens, our brains (大脑) keep the important information and put it in our memory. Scientists say that there are two main kinds of memory—short-term memory and long-term memory. Your short-term memory keeps information for a few seconds or a few minutes. Long-term memory means you keep the meaningful information in your mind for a long time. People start to forget things just after they learn them. They learn about something one day, but may forget half of it the next day. In a week, they remember just a third of it. So remember to go over your lesson after you learn it. Scientists agree that people remember things in different ways. Some remember things better with the help of pictures. Others remember better when they take in the information by hearing it. But one thing is for sure: if you remember things in different ways together, you can get a better result. So next time, try to think about pictures when you are learning English words, and at the same time listen to these words. Maybe that will make studying English much easier. 1．Who won the competition to remember numbers? A．The teenager. B．The chimp. C．The scientist. D．The pianist. 2．What does the underlined word “store” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Keep. B．Make. C．Buy. D．Learn. 3．What can we know from Paragraph 3? A．Long-term memory keeps information for a few minutes. B．Short-term memory keeps meaningful information. C．People forget a third of what they learnt in a week. D．We should go over our lesson to remember it longer. 4．According to the article, which of the following is the best way to memorize words? A．By watching TV. B．By listening to music. C．By writing them out many times. D．By listening and watching pictures. 5．What does the article mainly tell us? A．It tells us there are many kinds of memory. B．It tells us learning English is not so difficult. C．It tells us some facts about memory. D．It tells us the chimps are cleverer than humans. Henry: A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind. If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. For example, to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter. This makes it the longest word in the world. Remember: a picture is worth a thousand words. Paula: A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember how to spell the word “because”, you can use the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Millie: You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble remembering the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is easier to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle works. 1．A(n) __________ picture can help you remember better. A．beautiful B．unusual C．common D．small 2．According to Henry, __________ can help students remember something. A．to make a short sentence B．to write it down C．to imagine a picture D．to understand it well 3．Paula’s article is mainly about __________. A．the importance of memory B．a method for remembering the spelling of a word C．different kinds of memory D．the cost of memory course 4．We will __________ unless we understand it. A．forget something very quickly B．remember something slowly C．remember something quickly D．have trouble forgetting something 5．The best title of the passage may be __________. A．Enjoy learning about memory B．How to improve our memory C．How to take photos D．How to spell English words 三、U6单元话题热点预测 Wisdom is not just about being smart; it’s about using knowledge and experience to make good decisions. Many ancient stories teach us about wisdom. For example, the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare” tells us that slow and steady wins the race. It’s a lesson about patience and not being overconfident. Another story is about a wise man who solved a problem by thinking calmly. He showed that wisdom can help even in difficult situations. Wisdom also means learning from mistakes. Every time we make a wrong decision, we can use it as a chance to grow. In short, wisdom is a powerful tool that helps us live better lives. 1．What is wisdom about? A．Being smart only. B．Using knowledge and experience to make good decisions. C．Being overconfident. D．Making mistakes. 2．What does “The Tortoise and the Hare” teach us? A．To be overconfident. B．To be patient. C．To run fast. D．To give up. 3．How did the wise man solve the problem in the story? A．By acting quickly. B．By thinking calmly. C．By getting angry. D．By giving up. 4．What does wisdom mean according to the passage? A．Learning from mistakes. B．Being smart. C．Making wrong decisions. D．Being overconfident. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of wisdom. B．How to be smart. C．Ancient stories. D．Making decisions. Once Effendi had a joke with the Prime Minister. He said that the Minister would die the next day. The next day, the Minister fell to the ground from the horse and really died. When the king learned this, he got angry and sent his men to catch Effendi at once. When Effendi was brought to him, the king shouted angrily, “Effendi, since you know when my Minister would die, you must know the date of my own death. Say it out, or you’ll die today.” Effendi looked at the king for a while. Then he answered, “But how can I know? I’ll die two days earlier than you.” The king was afraid that if he killed Effendi, he himself would die after that. He thought he must keep Effendi alive as long as possible, so he let Effendi go. 1．________ played a joke with the Prime Minister. A．His men B．Effendi’s friend C．Effendi D．The king 2．The Minister died the next day because ________. A．he was badly ill B．he fell off his horse C．the king killed him D．Effendi said he would die 3．The king was very ________ when he heard his Minister really died. A．afraid B．happy C．angry D．worried 4．The king let Effendi go because ________. A．he hoped to live a long life B．he had known his date of Effendi’s death C．he was afraid of Effendi D．he didn’t believe Effendi’s words 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How Effendi fooled the king. B．When the king would die. C．Why the Minister died. D．Effendi knew the date of everyone’s death. Nearly two thousand years ago in ancient China, Cao Cao got a birthday present from Sun Quan. It was a huge animal called an elephant. People in the country didn’t see it before. People were interested in the weight of the elephant. One person guessed it must weigh five thousand jin. Another person said, “His legs are like pillars (柱子). I think it must weigh at least six thousand jin!” More and more people joined the guessing game. And Cao Cao also wanted to know the weight of it. “What a huge animal it is! Can anyone tell me how to weigh it?” he asked the crowd (人群) around him. “Can we get a large scale (称)?” asked a soldier. However, no on could find a scale large enough. “Can we cut it up?” asked another soldier. “No. I don’t want to kill it.” said Cao Cao. Just then, young Cao Chong had a wonderful idea. “I can weigh the elephant!” he said. “Let me have a try.” Cao Chong asked some soldiers to drive the elephant onto a big boat in the river. When the heavy animal walked onto it, the boat went lower into the water. After Cao Chong drew a line on the side of the boat where it met the water, the solders took the elephant off the boat. Then solders put stones on the boat, one by one, until it went down again and water met the line on the boat. Cao Chong then weighed the stones. He added up (加起来) the weight of all the stones and said, “This is the weight of the elephant.” What a clever plan! Cao Cao was very happy with his son. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．What does the word “weight” mean in the story? A．身高 B．重量 C．相貌 D．体型 2．What things did Cao Chong use to weigh the elephant? A．Knife and stones. B．Knife and boat. C．Boat and stones. D．Trees and boat. 3．What does the last paragraph is mainly about? A．Cao Cao got an elephant as a present. B．People guessed the weight of the elephant. C．People discussed how to weigh the elephant. D．Cao Chong had an idea and weighed the elephant. 4．What’s the right order of weighing the elephant? ①Put stones on the boat one by one. ②Drive the elephant onto a big boat. ③Draw a line on the side of the boat. ④Add up the weight of all the stones. A．①③②④ B．①④②③ C．②①③④ D．②③①④ 5．Which is the best word to talk about Cao Chong? A．Smart. B．Funny. C．Kind. D．Strong. 四、U5单元话题热点预测 School life varies in different parts of the world. In many Western countries, like the United States, the classroom environment is often more relaxed. Students are encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and even challenge their teachers’ ideas. They believe this helps develop critical thinking skills. In contrast, in many East Asian countries, like China and Japan, the classroom atmosphere is usually more formal. Respect for the teacher is very important. Students often listen carefully and take notes. Group harmony is valued, so speaking out individually is less common. The subjects studied can also be different. While math and science are important everywhere, Western schools might place more emphasis on creative arts and sports. In East Asia, there is often a stronger focus on core academic subjects due to the importance of national exams. Furthermore, the school schedules are not the same. American students typically finish school around 3 p.m. and have a lot of extracurricular activities. However, their counterparts in China might have longer school days and spend more time on homework and exam preparation. Understanding these differences helps us see that no single system is perfect. Each has its own strengths. By learning from each other, we can make education better for all students. 1．How are students expected to behave in a typical Western classroom according to the passage? A．Listen quietly and take notes. B．Respect teachers and avoid asking questions. C．Speak up and challenge ideas. D．Focus only on academic subjects. 2．What does the underlined word “harmony” mean in Chinese? A．竞争 B．和谐 C．独立 D．压力 3．What is the main difference discussed in the third paragraph? A．School schedules. B．Classroom environment. C．Importance of teachers. D．Focus of subjects. 4．Why do East Asian schools often have a stronger focus on core academic subjects? A．Because students are not interested in sports. B．Because of the importance of national exams. C．Because teachers prefer teaching these subjects. D．Because the school days are shorter. 5．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To show that Western education is better. B．To explain why school life is difficult. C．To compare different school systems and encourage learning from each other. D．To describe the daily life of a Chinese student In New York, there is a special place called the Chinese Theatre Works. Here, the artists perform beautiful Chinese puppet shows. They mix old Chinese traditions with new American ideas. Two people started the Chinese Theatre Works. They are Kuang Yu from China and Stephen from America. They use hand-carved puppets, silk costumes, and bright lights to tell Chinese stories. Some puppets are very old. Some puppets are new. Charlie is a young artist who works here. He says, “Puppets are like toys that come alive! They make me feel like a child again.” Charlie learned about Chinese puppets on the Internet and came to help. He loves the old Chinese traditions. Another worker, Chen, saves old puppet shows on computers. “These stories are too precious (珍贵的) to lose,” he says. He makes sure children in the future can see them, too. The shows mix Chinese and Western styles. They tell Chinese stories in English. In one show, they use projectors (投影仪) to make shadow puppets look wonderful. Kuang Yu and Stephen got married some years ago. They love working together. Stephen says Chinese puppetry seemed strange at first, but now he loves it. They believe old traditions and new ideas can be friends. The artists’ most popular puppet show is The Monkey King. Children in New York laugh and clap when they see it. The artists hope to keep sharing Chinese stories with everyone. 1．What is special about the Chinese Theatre Works? A．It only shows American stories. B．It mixes Chinese traditions with American ideas. C．It uses only new puppets. D．It performs in Chinese only. 2．Who started the Chinese Theatre Works? A．Two American artists. B．Two Chinese artists. C．A Chinese and an American. D．Charlie and Chen. 3．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．The artists. B．The puppet shows. C．Chinese and Western styles. D．Projectors and lights. 4．How do they make the shadow puppets look wonderful? A．By using bright lights. B．By using projectors. C．By using silk costumes. D．By using hand-carved puppets. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Chinese Puppets in America B．How to Make Puppet Shows C．The Story of the Monkey King D．Two Famous Puppet Artists 五、Units1-4单元话题热点预测 If you go to the Gulf of Mexico, you can see there is a big hole. It is called the Chicxulub Crater. Some people believe it was because of a huge asteroid (小行星) hitting this place, and the hit made dinosaurs die out millions of years ago. This idea was first suggested in 1980. Later, scientists used special tools to find out what would happen if it was true. It showed that the asteroid could hit Earth at 40,000 miles per hour, leading to a big hole, a great tsunami (海啸), earthquakes, and the melting (熔化) of tons of rocks. The hit took away millions of lives around the Chicxulub Crater. The terrible story didn’t stop there. Minutes later, hot rocks started to rain down, and there was deadly dirt everywhere on the ground. More animals were burnt to death. After several hours, a super-hot wind knocked down anything still standing. In weeks, the sky was full of ash. Days became nights. This covered the sunlight for months or even years. Many plants died first. Then lots of animals died too because of food shortages, including almost all dinosaurs. Although this idea sounds possible, the question of how dinosaurs died out remains unsolved scientifically. But as scientists discover more dinosaur fossils, we may know the truth one day. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The idea that a rock from space made a big hole on Earth. B．The thought that the asteroid made dinosaurs die out. C．The truth that all dinosaurs died out millions of years ago. D．The fact that the Chicxulub Crater is in the Gulf of Mexico. 2．According to the scientists, what happened when the asteroid hit Earth? A．A big hole appeared in North America. B．The asteroid hit Earth at 40,000 miles per second. C．The hit made lots of rocks melt. D．Millions of lives were lost in Mexico. 3．According to the idea, what was the reason for the death of almost all dinosaurs? A．Food shortages. B．No sunlight. C．Ash and dirt. D．The asteroid’s hit. 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．The dirt after the hit didn’t hurt animals on the ground. B．Hours later, animals died because of harmful gases. C．We will surely know the truth from dinosaur fossils. D．There isn’t a scientific reason for the dinosaurs’ die-off. 5．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In a storybook about dinosaurs. B．In a science book about space. C．In an encyclopaedia of animals. D．In a travel magazine about Mexico. According to a recent report from the United Nations, the world population can reach 8.4 billion in the year 2025. But during the past 10 years or so, there has been a large and rapid (快速的) drop in the world’s birth rate (比率). Families are smaller now than they were a few years ago. It is happening in both developing countries (such as China and India) and developed countries (such as America and England). Some families don’t want to have more babies because they believe that it’s difficult for them to raise two or more children. China is such a country that it has already cut its rate of population growth since 1970. Most Chinese families have no more than one child. And it reached a zero population growth rate in 2010. But in 2021, the Chinese government passed laws to encourage (鼓励) families to have three babies, because there are too many old people now. Some factories can’t find enough people to work. That’s terrible. Several countries in Europe already have a negative growth rate. Experts say that these countries could face a serious shortage (短缺) of workers in the future. And those who are working could face higher taxes (税) to help support the growing number of retirees (退休人员). 1．The world population can reach ________ in 2025. A．7 billion B．8.4 billion C．13.4 billion D．13.7 billion 2．What can we know from Paragraphs 1-2? A．The world’s birth rate has a rapid drop. B．Most people want to have more babies. C．The world population has increased fast. D．Families will be bigger and bigger in the future. 3．When did China reach a zero population growth rate? A．In 1970. B．In 2007. C．In 2010. D．In 2016. 4．What does the underlined word “negative” mean in Chinese? A．负的 B．正的 C．快速的 D．积极的 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Zero Population Growth B．Negative Growth Rate C．World Population D．World’s Birth Rate In the past, people read the news in newspapers or magazines, listened to it on the radio or watched it on television. These days, social media (社交媒体) like Instagram, TikTok or YouTube has become a new way for people to know what’s going on around the world. A report pointed out that the number of people in the UK watching news on TikTok in 2023 is 4.9 million, up from 900, 000 in 2020. It’s also reported that 29% of UK children use Instagram to look for news. For most people, it’s a popular way to follow news on social media every day. Stories are everywhere if people open an app. Also, people can read news in a friendly way, such as a quick video on TikTok. People can get information easily by social media. It even pays attention to news going on all over the world. However, some people think that news on social media isn’t true. The official press (报社) check the information before they put up news online, but other people might not do this. So we can’t always trust everything on it. Studies show that people in the UK spent 108 minutes a day on a social media. People will be able to have a rest from it if they get their news from a newspaper or the TV. Then, what do you think of social media? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Paragraph 1 is to ________. A．give an example B．ask a question C．lead in the topic D．list some numbers 2．Which picture shows the meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2? A． B． C． D． 3．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．How people get news from social media. B．What news people can search for by social media. C．Why people like to read news on social media. D．How long people spend on social media every day. 4．What do we know from the text? A．People can get information hard by social media. B．Few people follow news on social media every day. C．All the news on social media is believable. D．People can get information easily from social media. 5．What may the next paragraph talk about? A．Suggestions of how to use social media. B．Some opinions on social media. C．The danger of reading news on TikTok. D．The reasons for using social media. A kind of new house in California is selling quite fast. In a short time, people buy 82 ones and they need 1000 more. And the factories will build them soon—for they are able to build one in less than 24 hours. Why can they do it so fast? Because 3D printing (打印) helps to make it. 3D printing not only builds a house with less time, but also costs less and is more environmentally (环境上) friendly. And there are different styles of 3D printed houses for people to choose from. 3D printing is developing (发展) very fast. But there are some problems with 3D printed houses. First, the house “printed” out may not be strong enough. Second, while building houses layer by layer (逐层地), there may be some differences between layers. Some layers may be a little thinner or thicker than others. Finally, there are now fewer types of 3D printing materials (材料) for us to use. However, the future of 3D printed houses is promising. In India, there are not enough houses. The country wants to use 3D printing to solve the problem. If successful, buildings by 3D printing may go popular. We can also use it to build offices and other buildings. NASA wants to use 3D printing to build something on Mars and the Moon. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By showing a fact. B．By giving his advice. C．By telling his story. D．By asking a question. 2．What do we know about 3D printed houses? A．The style of 3D printed houses is the same. B．It costs too much to build the houses. C．It needs less time to build the houses. D．3D printed houses are bad for the environment. 3．We need to solve ________ problems with 3D printed houses. A．two B．three C．four D．five 4．The underlined word “promising” probably means ________. A．充满失望的 B．令人担心的 C．充满希望的 D．令人惊喜的 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Reasons for 3D Printed Houses B．Uses of 3D Printed Houses C．Future of 3D Printed Houses D．Introduction of 3D Printed Houses 10 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 15 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $