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专题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 科学 话题4 文化差异 话题2 电影和戏剧 话题5 沟通 话题3 解决争论 话题6 未来 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 科学 Passage 1 Teenagers are known for being full of new ideas. Let’s have a look at these teenage inventions that might change the world. Banana leaves usually go bad in two or three days. Tenith Hadith, a teenager from India, used UV to make the leaves stay fresh for a year. Tenith thinks that one day the leaves will be used for making plates, cups and other things. American teenager David Cohen designed a robot which was inspired (启发) by the movement of an earthworm (蚯蚓). It is able to go into really small places where humans or dogs can’t go. It’ll be used to find people after disasters such as fires and earthquakes. Remya Jose, a 14-year-old girl from India, found it tiring and boring to handwash clothes in the nearby river. She reused some bicycle parts to create a washing machine that saves time, energy and helps people keep fit at the same time. Kenneth Shinozuku, a 15-year-old boy from New York, noticed that his grandfather who got Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆) would often leave home and get lost. So he invented the wearable sensors (感应器) to help people find their family members like his grandfather. 1．What do we know about the robot? A．It’ll be widely used in daily life. B．It has made David Cohen a world famous name. C．It’ll take the place of dogs in saving people. D．It’s partly the result of learning from nature. 2．Whose invention can be used to do exercise? A．Tenith Hadith’s. B．David Cohen’s. C．Remya Jose’s. D．Kenneth Shinozuku’s. 3．What lesson can we learn from this text? A．Teens can also make a difference. B．The best way to test an invention is to use it. C．Not all inventions are made on purpose. D．Teens should pay attention to their studies. Passage 2 E-books In the future, students may only bring e-books to school. In fact, some schools are already doing this. E-books can store notes and students feel relaxed with lighter schoolbags. Robot teachers There are robot teachers in the schools in some cities. These robots can help students with their studies. They can also help them solve problems. E-skates With a pair of e-skates, you can walk to school faster! E-skates can be tied to your shoes easily. And there are four speed settings you can choose. Flying aids If students get hurt and need help at school, drones (无人机) can be of great use. They can offer help faster than people and they can also carry medicine or clothes. 1．How do students feel with lighter schoolbags? A．Worried. B．Relaxed. C．Bored. D．Surprised. 2．Which is the best choice if you want to walk to school faster? A．Flying aids. B．Clothes. C．E-skates. D．Schoolbags. 3．Where does the passage probably come from? A．A travel magazine. B．A movie magazine. C．A technology magazine. D．A music magazine. Passage 3 Do you like doing experiments? In this experiment, you will use electricity to split (分离) water into hydrogen (氢) and oxygen. What You Need ◆ two 2 B pencils with no erasers at the ends ◆ scissors ◆ thin piece of cardboard ◆ 1 teaspoon salt ◆ small clear glass, half full of warm water ◆ two 20cm pieces of electrical wire (线) ◆ 9 volt battery 1. Sharpen each pencil at both ends. Use scissors to cut two  holes in the cardboard about 2. 5cm away from each other. Then push the pencils through the cardboard. 2. Add the salt in the glass of water for better electrical conductivity (导电性). 3. Wrap (缠绕) one end of one wire around the positive terminal (+) of the battery, and the other end around the tip (尖端) of one of the pencils. Wrap the second wire around the negative terminal (-) of the battery and the tip of the second pencil. 4. Place the free ends of the pencils in the water, with the cardboard resting on top of the glass. 1．In this experiment, what is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen? A．Salt. B．Scissors. C．Electricity. D．Cardboard. 2．How many kinds of materials are needed in this experiment? A．4. B．5. C．6. D．7. 3．In this experiment, the ends of the wires are connected to the battery and ________. A． B． C． D． 4．In which section of a magazine can you probably read the text? A．Science. B．Health. C．Life. D．Sports. Passage 4 Do you have trouble trying to create the next big idea? Sometimes the answer isn’t to just force an idea out of your mind. Instead, you might want to try sitting back, relaxing and letting your mind wander (走神). Yes, you heard that correctly. If you are in need of a new idea, try daydreaming. Daydreams allow your mind to run freely and even increase productivity in some cases. Daydreaming develops creativity which is why you have an ah-ha moment and sudden insight about a situation. Daydreaming allows you to uncover thoughts and ideas you did not realize you even had and get the thoughts hidden under the surface. Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found an association (联系) between daydreaming and creative problem-solving. Their study includes making participants (参与者) first do an “unusual-use task”. They had to try to come up with as many different ways to use an object as they could. Then, the participants chose to do one of the following four things before doing the “unusual-use task” again; complete a difficult task, complete an easy task, take a 12-minute break, or skip (跳过) a 12-minute break and move right on to the task exercise again. Surprisingly, the group that performed best was the one that completed the easy task. Many participants reported that they were daydreaming while performing the easy task. So the researchers believed that this daydreaming might have helped unlock their creativity. But how could daydreaming help the brain come up with creative ways? The answer is something known as “unconscious thought” . Even when you are not actively working to solve a problem, it is still in the back of your mind. Your brain is still thinking about the problem, but in a much more subtle(不易察觉的) way. When you daydream, your mind is allowed to think in ways it normally would not. Because it is free of control, it can create completely new and out-of-the-box ideas. Great ideas never come easily, but that does not mean you always have to work hard to get them. Feel free to do what you want and let your mind wander. 1．The “unusual-use task” included having participants  ________. A．complete a very simple task B．achieve a very difficult task C．have a break for 12 minutes D．find various uses for an object 2．Those who completed the easy task performed best because ________. A．they worked harder on the easy task B．they saved time for the following task C．they chose to stay away from the difficult task D．they came up with more ideas while daydreaming 3．The words “unconscious thought” in Paragraph 6 probably mean “________”. A．wander in a subtle way under your control B．know clearly what you’re thinking and doing C．think about a problem without even knowing it D．stop processing information from the outside world 4．The passage mainly tells us that  ________. A．daydreams are good for people’s well-being B．daydreaming is a way to improve creativity C．completing tasks is important to creative ideas D．problem-solving skills are important in our lives Passage 5 AI is shaking up the world now. It has been widely used in many different fields. Chatbots (聊天机器人), a kind of AI-driven tool, have become a necessary part of modern communication. They can understand and reply to users at once. Whether it’s on websites or mobile apps, chatbots can offer support in real time. Besides, AI users can control smart home tools through voice orders. AI is reshaping (重塑) the way we communicate in our daily lives. AI makes a big difference to traffic. For example, some ride-sharing platforms (拼车平台) depend heavily on AI. They use AI to match passengers with drivers and provide better transportation services. And self-driving cars are a main example of AI’s use in transportation, too. With the help of AI, they can reduce accidents and help those unable to drive. AI provides a smart way to education. It changes the way teachers teach and students learn. AI in classrooms can make teaching and learning more interesting, which helps students focus more on their studies. AI can also offer students support outside classrooms. For example, it can help with homework, answer questions, and provide explanations. By analyzing (分析) students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them. This can help students achieve their learning goals more easily. All in all, AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences. 1．How many fields of AI are mentioned in this passage? A．Three B．Four C．Five 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Researches on AI in transportation. B．Problems of AI in transportation. C．Advantages of AI in transportation. 3．What does the underlined word “suitable” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．New. B．Proper. C．Different. 4．What can we probably infer (推断) from the passage? A．It takes a long time for chatbots to reply to users. B．Ride-sharing platforms hardly depend on AI. C．AI will continue to influence our daily lives. 5．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． Passage 6 Do you ever find yourself standing in front of rubbish bins, not sure whether the piece of waste in your hand is recyclable or not? To solve this problem, four Hong Kong high school students have invented a smart rubbish bin that uses AI to sort (分类) the waste. The students named the bin Waste Collection Point. Connected to a computer, the bin uses a camera to tell the kind of the waste it receives and sorts it into plastic, paper, glass, or other kinds. To make sure the bin can sort waste correctly, the team tested every product in the school shop and took at least 500 pictures of each one. “To train the AI, we had to take many photos from different angles (角度), so it has a better rate of accuracy,” said one of the students who built the AI system. The idea of the smart bin was born 3 years ago, when the students were in Grade Ten. At that time, people from the city crowded into their village because of the COVID-19. They left behind a lot of rubbish and caused more pollution. “All the bins were full, and there was even rubbish on the mountain,” the students recalled, “Every weekend, we had to join the villagers in picking up the waste.” The students decided to develop a special recycling bin that would encourage people to protect the environment. Although school ended at 2 pm, the team would continue to work on their invention until 6 or 7 pm at school. Even when their school was closed last year, they would still meet and work together online. “Our bin is now in its third generation (代). Before graduation, we hope it can be widely used in the city,” The students said, “Then it will be easier than ever for people to recycle and protect our environment.” 1．What is the Waste Collection Point in the first paragraph? A．It is a smart rubbish bin that uses AI to sort the waste. B．It is a smart rubbish bin that uses a computer to sort the waste. C．It is a common rubbish bin that sorts the waste by hand. D．It is a common rubbish bin that sorts the waste by machine. 2．What do the underlined words “rate of accuracy” mean? A．The result is correct. B．The result is wrong. C．The result is unsatisfied. D．We don’t know the result. 3．Why can Waste Collection Point be developed? A．More people leave the village. B．There are few bins and rubbish everywhere. C．People left behind a lot of rubbish and caused more pollution. D．This is the students’ homework. 4．Which of the following statements is true? A．The bin is now in its fourth generation. B．The team would continue to work on their invention until 6 or 7 pm at home. C．It will be easier than ever for people to recycle and protect our environment. D．The bin can’t be widely used in the city. 5．What is this passage mainly about? A．Four young inventors. B．A new invention. C．The rubbish problem. D．A smarter robot. 话题2 电影和戏剧 Passage 1 Last year, a famous director said that people should visit cinemas instead of just watching movies through 3-minute short videos. Do you agree with him? People watch movies to feel the emotions. This makes people want to discuss movies deeply. However, short videos don’t let us feel these emotions, so we miss the great experience of watching a full movie. Also, short videos might have mistakes. Watching movies from the beginning to the end is better. Shao Xinyan, 13, Hubei Short videos help us know the true meaning of the movie and make it more convenient to get information. If someone doesn’t have time to watch a full movie or finds it boring, short videos help save time and money. In this case, short videos help people enjoy movies and save their energy. Cui Luoyao, 14, Beijing Great movies have special details that can’t be shown in a few minutes. Also, everyone has different opinions on movies. Some may believe a movie is a must-see, but others may say it is bad. If we just follow what short video makers say, we may miss some great movies. We should watch the movies ourselves to make our own judgement. Wang Jiayi, 15, Shandong Short movie videos can tell us the major parts of a movie that interest you, which helps you forget about worries in your busy life for a while. Also, different video makers tell a movie story in their own ways. By listening to these different takes on the story, we can get a better understanding of the movies. Peng Yucheng, 16, Guangdong 1．Which two students agree with the famous director? A．Shao Xinyan and Cui Luoyao. B．Shao Xinyan and Wang Jiayi. C．Cui Luoyao and Wang Jiayi. D．Cui Luoyao and Peng Yucheng. 2．What does Peng Yucheng think of short videos? A．They may provide wrong information. B．They help us understand movies better. C．They can not show special details well. D．They save people’s time and money. 3．In which part of a newspaper can we read the text? A．Story Time. B．School Events. C．Travel for Fun. D．Show Your Points. Passage 2 A famous Peking Opera group is on a world tour in London. Jack, a 14-year-old British boy, has become interested in Peking Opera and the Traditional Chinese Culture Club in his school. He has bought a ticket for A River All Red. Here is the ticket and the leaflet he got before the show. A River All Red About the plot A River All Red is a story about a famous General Yue Fei (1103-1142) during the Southern Song Dynasty. When outside enemies attacked, Yue Fei led his army to fight for the country. During battles, Yue Fei always put himself in danger to protect his army. After many successful fights, he refused any prize or reward. He always said, “A general serves his country, not himself.” However, Official Qin Hui secretly planned with the enemy to destroy Yue Fei. He tried to make the emperor believe that Yue Fei was too powerful and dangerous. Though Yue Fei did nothing wrong, the emperor killed him in the end. Luckily, other generals still followed Yue Fei’s will and continued Yue Fei’s fight. At last they saved the country. About the actors Some of China’s leading Peking Opera actors and actresses play the main roles of this opera. For example, Yu Kuizhi plays Yue Fei. About the Peking Opera faces Actors in this show wear different colors and patterns on their faces to show the roles’ characters. Red faces mean being brave and faithful. The black face shows someone who is rude and brave, or someone who is fair and selfless. They are always fighting for fairness and bravely punish the powerful who are against the laws (法律). A white face tells us a character is dishonest and good at using tricks to get what he wants. Blue or green faces are for brave soldiers, outlaws or fighters. A silver face shows a character is a god or spirit. Experience history come to life! See A River All Red and be part of the story! 1．For what purpose does Jack most probably need to read the leaflet? A．To check when and where to see the opera. B．To join the Traditional Chinese Culture Club. C．To prepare himself to enjoy the show. D．To learn how to spread traditional culture. 2．In the opera, what colors may Yue Fei’s and Qin Hui’s faces be? A．Yue Fei-red, Qin Hui-white. B．Yue Fei-black, Qin Hui-white. C．Yue Fei-blue, Qin Hui-black. D．Yue Fei-red, Qin Hui-silver. 3．After the show, what may Jack share with other club members if he can join the Traditional Chinese Culture Club? A．Meanings of facial paints of Peking Opera. B．Important information to hold an opera show. C．How the emperor supported Yue Fei’s fights. D．How actors learned to perform Peking Opera. Passage 3 The exciting film Ne Zha 2, shown on January 29, 2025, has become a huge success in the film industry. Directed by the famous Jiaozi (Yang Yu), it continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from the first movie. After coming through a terrible disaster called the “Heavenly Tribulation (天劫)”, Ne Zha and Ao Bing lost their physical bodies. Their souls (灵魂) were in great danger until Taiyi Zhenren saved them using a magical seven-colored lotus. However, peace did not last long. Their souls began to disappear again, forcing Taiyi Zhenren to face a difficult task—rebuilding their bodies with limited materials while solving unexpected problems. The film shows outstanding character growth. Ne Zha learns to care deeply for his friends and understand his true self. In one powerful scene, Ne Zha says bravely, “If heaven and earth do not tolerate me, I will turn this around!” His friend Ao Bing, who used to fight with personal troubles, changes into a brave hero. The movie is a wonder for the eyes. It begins with exciting scenes. The most unforgettable part is the final fight. The fast-paced fighting and amazing special effects (特效) leave a strong impression. Beyond the action, Ne Zha 2 teaches important life lessons. It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties, fight for what is right, and value friendship. These themes connect with both young and adult viewers. 1．When was the film Ne Zha 2 shown? A．On January 25, 2025. B．On January 29, 2025. C．On June 29, 2025. D．On January 26, 2025. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A．The film industry. B．The success. C．The film Ne Zha 2. D．The date. 3．Why is the film a wonder for the eyes? A．Because it has many famous actors. B．Because the story is very interesting. C．Because of the exciting scenes and amazing special effects. D．Because it teaches important life lessons. 4．Which lesson does Ne Zha 2 not teach us? A．Stay brave when facing difficulties. B．Fight for what is right. C．Value friendship. D．Do things carefully. Passage 4 Narrator: There was once a fisherman who lived in a small house by the sea with his wife. One day, something very special happened. Scene One [The fisherman’s hut.] Fisherman: An amazing thing happened when I went fishing today! I caught a little golden fish. It could speak It promised me whatever I wanted if I set it tree. Wife: At last, fortune smiles upon us! What did you wish for? Fisherman: Well... I felt sorry for the fish, so I just put it back into the sea. Narrator: His wife was very angry and made him find the fish. Scene Two [By the sea.] Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you there? Golden fish: Hello, kind fisherman. What’s the matter? Fisherman: My wife was very angry because I didn’t make a wish. We need a new pot. Please give us one! Narrator:    The golden fish said yes, and it went back into the water. Scene Three [The fisherman’s hut.] Narrator: Back home, the fisherman found a new pot outside the house. Fisherman: Look, a new pot! Wife: You fool! Can’t you see we need a new house instead? Go back again and ask for one! Scene Four [By the sea.] Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you still there? Golden fish: Hello again, kind fisherman. Fisherman: My wife wants a new house! Can you help me please? Narrator: Again, the golden fish granted his wish. Scene Five [The fisherman’s hut.] Narrator: The fisherman went back home. But his house was now big and beautiful. Fisherman: Wow! Our house looks amazing! Wife: The house is nice, but I want to be rich tool Go back and ask for money! 1．Where did the fisherman meet the golden fish? A．By the sea. B．In the fisherman’s hut C．In a big house D．By the lake. 2．How many times did the fisherman make a wish to the golden fish in the first four scenes. A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Four times. 3．What does “Narrator” mean in this play? A．A person in a story. B．A part of the play. C．What the characters say to one another. D．The person telling the story. 4．Why wasn’t the fisherman’s wife happy with the gifts? A．The new pot was broken. B．The golden fish didn’t understand the fisherman’s wish. C．The new house was small and ugly. D．The wife wanted more from the golden fish. Passage 5 Ne Zha 2: The Demon Child Rises Language: Chinese Running time: 2 hours and 23 minutes Price: Weekdays: ¥40     ¥20 (children under 6) Weekends: ¥50      ¥25 (children under 6) Movie Overview: The story goes on from the first part, Ne Zha and his friend Ao Bing are back. After going through a lot in the first film, they now face new challenges. Key figures: Ne Zha: The son of the general soldier of Chentangguan. He is playful and always makes trouble, but he has a good heart. Ao Bing: Ne Zha’s friend, a brave dragon prince with a strong sense of justice. He has special powers like controlling water and ice. Taiyi Zhenren: Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s master. He is an important guide on their growth path. 1．What language is spoken in the movie? A．Japanese. B．French. C．Chinese. D．English. 2．How long does the movie last? A．60 minutes. B．90 minutes. C．123 minutes. D．143 minutes. 3．How much does it cost a mother and her 5-year-old daughter to watch the movie on Saturday? A．¥40. B．¥60. C．¥50. D．¥75. 4．How many characters are mentioned in this poster? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 5．Which magazine may this poster probably come from? A．Total Film. B．Fashion. C．New Scientist. D．Outside. Passage 6 Ne Zha 2 is a smash hit! On February 7, it became the world’s highest-grossing (票房最高的) movie in a single market (单一市场). This happened just one day after it topped the Chinese box office (票房). Many loved the movie so much that they could hardly wait to see the third one in the series. “Don’t make me wait another five years!” they said online. One exciting scene follows another. They keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The story is also about the characters. “Each character has their own story,” Jiaozi explained. He doesn’t like the idea of thinking in black and white. The most touching character is Shen Gongbao. He is much more than the “bad guy” he looks like. All these make Ne Zha 2 a movie well worth watching. But there are more than just these, aren’t there? What else in the movie has left a deep impression (印象) on you? The message goes a step further: “Everyone has the chance to become great.” Director Jiaozi said, “I don’t want to make quick money from it.” He has stayed true to himself and put his best effort into his work. But “staying true” doesn’t mean changing nothing. New creations can have fresh ideas without losing the best part of the series. For example, in the first movie, Ne Zha shouted, “I’m the master of my own fate (命运)!” 1．When did Ne Zha 2 become the world’s highest-grossing movie in a single market? A．On February 6. B．On February 7. C．On February 8. D．On February 9. 2．What do many people hope to do after watching Ne Zha 2? A．To watch the first Ne Zha movie again. B．To see the third movie in the Ne Zha series soon. C．To meet the director Jiaozi in person. D．To have a toy of Ne Zha. 3．Why does the movie keep the audience on the edge of their seats? A．Because the tickets are very expensive. B．Because the theater is very crowded. C．Because one exciting scene follows another. D．Because the story is very long. 4．Why is Shen Gongbao considered the most touching character? A．Because he has the most screen-time. B．Because he looks very handsome. C．Because he is a pure “bad guy” with no other features. D．Because he has a more complex and deeper side than just being a “bad guy”. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．An introduction to the high box-office of Ne Zha 2. B．The popularity of the Ne Zha movie series. C．The reasons why Ne Zha 2 is a successful movie and the director’s attitude towards creation. D．The comparison between Ne Zha 2 and the first Ne Zha movie. 话题3 解决争论 Passage 1 The bell rang, and I rushed to the library for Writing Club. Miss Lisa, our leader, announced that we would share our stories with a critique partner. I knew the meaning of “critique” — giving helpful feedback. My partner was Penny. I handed her my story, nervous about my spelling and grammar. Penny seemed worried, too, as she gave me her story. I read it and was amazed—it was a heartwarming tale about a stray dog named Sunny who saved a family from a flood. “Wow, great story,” I told her. “I don’t have any suggestions. It’s perfect!” “Yours too,” she said quietly in an unclear way. She didn’t even look at me as she passed mine back. “OK, everyone, our time is up for today,” said Miss Lisa. “See you next week!” Penny looked relieved. She jumped up and caught her backpack and hurried out of the library. I noticed a book under the table. It must have fallen out of Penny’s bag. The title was Sunny the Brave. I read the description on the back: In this heartwarming tale, a dog named Sunny finds a home after saving a family from a devastating flood. That sounded to be heard. It was just like Penny’s story! It was longer, with some different words, but the scenes were exactly the same. I couldn’t believe it. Penny had copied this idea! Outside of the school, I noticed Penny sitting on a bench. I walked over. Penny’s shoulders were slumped. She was crying! All of a sudden, I wasn’t angry any more. I remembered that my job as her critique partner was to give helpful feedback, not to make her feel bad. But what should I say? “I thought I would love writing club, but I’m terrible at it,” she said. “I never have a single idea for a story.” “What if we worked on a story together?” “Well, I have ideas, but my sentences aren’t always the best. I wish I could write perfectly like you do,” I said. “I’d rather have ideas than write perfect sentences,” Penny said. “I did have one new idea,” I said. “What if we worked on a story together? I bet we could come up with something great.” “Can we do that?” she asked. She looked hopeful. “Let’s talk to Miss Lisa,” I said. “She loves it when writers are creative.” “Maybe we can write about two friends,” she said. “And one has a big problem.” “And they work together to solve it,” I added. “And everything ends up better than they could have imagined,” she said. “Now that’s a great idea!” I said. 1．What does the underlined word “relieved” mean in Paragraph 5? A．Nervous. B．Relaxed C．Confident. D．Worried. 2．Why wasn’t I angry any more when seeing Penny was crying? A．Because I wanted to talk to Miss Lisa. B．Because I was afraid of the dog Sunny. C．Because I was worried about Penny’s writing. D．Because I wanted to give her helpful feedback. 3．What is the best title for this story? A．A Perfect Story B．Sunny the Brave C．Writing Club Activities D．The Power of Friendship Passage 2 Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you meet. If your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids from the minute their kids are born. Most parents will do this as long as they live. Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship with your parents.   Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV by yourself, ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading together. Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug (拥抱) a card, or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy. Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job. 1．Which of the following can’t help you build a strong relationship with your parents? A．Spending time together. B．Being kind. C．Doing your best at whatever you do. D．Playing computer games or watching TV alone. 2．Your parents will be unhappy if you ________. A．clean up your room without being asked B．fight with your brothers or sisters C．try your best to do something D．give them a hug 3．The underlined part “they’re doing a good job” in the passage means? A．they make you become a good kid B．they work hard C．they are perfected D．they do well in their office work Passage 3 Tom always lived for grades. He was always interested in books and ideas. Why should he care about people? They only made fun of him. They were jealous (妒忌的) because he was so smart, or so he thought. It seemed that Tom knew everything—except one thing. He didn’t know how to get along with other people. He made his parents believe that school was a waste of time, so he began home schooling with special teachers. He dreamed of being the youngest person to enter university, and he sent letters to famous professors (教授) to see if it was possible. One day, the doorbell rang. When Tom opened the door, there was his idol—Professor Rosen. Tom was so excited that he could hardly speak. The two talked for a long time, exchanging ideas. The professor was surprised at what this young boy knew. “Tom, tell me about your friends. What do you do for fun?” the professor wanted to know. There was silence as Tom realised that he didn’t really have any friends. “Well, I don’t have time for all that. I’m too busy with my studies,” he said. “That’s a problem, Tom. You have to learn that the world is not just filled with ideas. It’s filled with people. And you have to remember to be what you are ... a boy. Boys need to have fun.” The professor talked a bit more and then said, “I have to go, but I have a test for you. In this box, there are three things. I want you to learn how to use them. It is not very simple and you’ll need another person to help you. Experiment and learn how to use them, and I’ll be back in a week to see how you’re doing. Then, I’ll have another test for you.” The professor left and Tom opened the box. Inside were two baseball gloves and a ball. He tried on a glove and picked up the ball, looking at the other glove with a bright smile … 1．What does the underlined word “it” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Attending university early. B．Writing letters. C．Studying at home. 2．What do Professor Rosen’s words mean in Paragraph 5? A．It’s important for Tom to remember what he’s learnt. B．It’s necessary for Tom to realize what his problem is. C．It’s helpful for Tom to know the differences among people. 3．Why did Professor Rosen set the first test for Tom according to the text? A．To improve Tom’s testing skills. B．To check Tom’s language level. C．To encourage Tom to make friends. 4．What will Tom probably do next according to the text? A．Work much harder on his studies. B．Go out to play baseball with someone. C．Give the box back to Professor Rosen. Passage 4 The kids in the class used to be afraid of Harry because he was really impolite. For example, he pushed other kids in line and said, “Get out of the way and let me in front.” One day, a new kid called Ethan came to the class. He was short and thin with short red hair. When the teacher wasn’t looking, Harry made faces at Ethan and some kids laughed. Ethan was in front of Harry in the line. Again Harry pushed Ethan in line, saying “Let me in front.” But Ethan just smiled at Harry and said “ ▲ ”. Harry’s face went red—he was very angry. Kids never said such a word directly (直接地) to him. But he could do nothing because the teacher was looking. Later, one day, when Ethan went to the classroom, Harry snatched (抢夺) his pencil. But Ethan just smiled and said, “You can have it. This is my sister’s. She likes pink but I don’t.” When the kids laughed, Harry’s face went red again. After lunchtime, Ethan went to play soccer and he could stop every ball very well. Ethan kicked the ball to Harry and asked him to stop it, but Harry couldn’t stop it and fell over in the mud (泥土). The kids laughed but Ethan didn’t. Instead, he taught Harry how to stop the ball well. After that, Harry and Ethan became friends. Now, no one is afraid of Harry, because Ethan showed Harry how to be a friend. 1．Which of the followings might Harry use to do? A．Fight with kids. B．Help kids out. C．Cheer up kids. D．Depend on kids. 2．What word can we put in the “ ▲ ” in Paragraph Two? A．No. B．OK. C．Sorry. D．Please. 3．Why did Harry and Ethan become friends at last? A．Because the teacher asked them to do so. B．Because Ethan was so afraid of Harry. C．Because Ethan helped Harry play soccer. D．Because Harry controlled Ethan later. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Laugh at kids when teachers don’t look. B．Be close to some strong classmates. C．Don’t make friends with impolite people. D．Good friends make each other better. Passage 5 “I don’t like my parents. They always tell me I should do this, and should not do that.” says Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the same problem? Why do children think parents are unfriendly? One of the biggest things is that when someone is a parent, he or she likes worrying. They worry about everything about you from the time you were born. They worry about the friends you make, the food you eat, how much sleep you get. All these things are parts of your life. They want you to grow up healthily and happily. It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Call them when you have to stay somewhere else late. Take responsibility (责任) for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them. Most of all, try to think about why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need your help. 1．At the beginning of the passage, the writer uses Zhang Hua’ s words to ______. A．find the answers B．surprise the readers C．show the writer’s idea D．lead to the topic 2．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about______. A．what your school life is like B．how to be kind to parents C．why parents worry about you D．how much you love your parents 3．Which of the following can be put in ______? A．Please think it over. B．Parents always only think about you. C．So what can you do for these problems? D．How can you make your parents care about you? 4．According to the writer, if you break the school rules, you should ______. A．ask parents for help B．call friends to help you C．tell teachers the truth D．think about it by yourself 5．What’s the passage mainly about? A．Parents’ love. B．Zhang Hua’s family rules. C．How to be good with parents. D．How to take responsibility. Passage 6 Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟). Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go somewhere to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter. Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try! 1．Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you ________. A．don’t get to them often B．write a letter to them C．don’t speak to them politely D．express yourself well 2．What are good ways to bridge the generation gap? ①Don’t argue with your parents.  ②Try to reach a compromise.  ③Talk about your values.   ④Always agree with your parents. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③④ D．①②④ 3．The underlined phrase “cool off ” in the passage means “________”. A．calm down B．stay away from C．come down D．put off 4．How can you reach a compromise with your parents according to the passage? A．Have a talk with them often. B．Keep away from them. C．Agree with them all the time. D．Show respect to them. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Generation Gap B．Show Love and Respect to Children C．Good Ways to Bridge the Generation Gap D．Serious Problems in Families Today 话题4 文化差异 Passage 1 Paper cutting has been popular in China for a long time. People in the northern part of China are good at making paper cutting. Paper cutting shows wishes for wealth, health and happiness. There are different kinds of paper cutting designs (图案). Now I’d like to show you how to make paper cutting. What You Need ★Pieces of paper with different colors    ★A pencil or a pen ★A knife        ★A pair of scissors How to make paper cutting ★Choose a design: Decide on the design you like. ★Prepare your paper: For paper cutting, you may use yellow, blue, red and so on. But no color is better than red. ★Draw the design: Use a pencil or a pen to draw the design on the paper. ★Cutting skills: Use scissors or a knife according to the shape of your design. ★Start cutting: Cut along the lines of your design carefully. Remember not to cut your fingers. Paper cutting plays an important part in Chinese culture. It is not only beautiful but also very useful. On festivals, people stick beautiful paper cutting on the windows, walls and doors to bring them good luck. 1．People in ________ may be good at making paper cutting. A．Guangdong B．Shaanxi C．Xizang D．Hubei 2．How many kinds of things do we need to make paper cutting? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．There are six steps for us to make paper cutting. B．There is no need to draw the design on the paper. C．Paper cutting is of great importance in Chinese culture. D．Paper cutting only shows people’s wishes for happiness. Passage 2 China has lots of intangible cultural heritages of humanity (人类非物质文化遗产). In recent years, a number of them have been well known around the world. Here are three of them. Paper Cutting (2009) With a long history of over 1,500 years, paper cutting has been very popular among the Chinese people. The first paper cutting appeared in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The initiation (开始) and spread of paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese rural festivals. People put paper-cuts on walls, windows, and doors. The Twenty-four Solar Terms (2016)  They are called the fifth great invention of China. They were created by the ancient Chinese people about 2,100 years ago. They show the relationship between the climate and agriculture (农业). And they play an important role in Chinese agricultural production and daily life. The Spring Festival (2024)  On December 4th, the Spring Festival, a time for family reunion and tradition, was successfully added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. We’re proud as it shows the world our rich customs. Let’s pass them on! 1．Which is the latest one to be listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity? A．Paper cutting. B．The Twenty-four Solar Terms. C．The Spring Festival. 2．Which is TRUE according to the text? A．The Spring Festival appeared about 2,000 years ago. B．The Twenty-four Solar Terms were created to predict the weather. C．Paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese rural festivals. 3．In which part of the newspaper can we read the text? A．Culture. B．Music. C．Science. Passage 3 The Maori arrived in New Zealand from Polynesian (波利尼西亚) islands about a thousand years ago. They were the first people to live in New Zealand. In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in New Zealand. At that time, the population of the Maori was maybe 250,000 in New Zealand. Over the next one hundred years, wars and disease killed many Maori people. By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 40,000 Maori people left. During this time, the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans. Many of them were afraid that they might lose their traditions and language too, but this did not happen. Today the Maori population is increasing. There are about 500,000 Maori people in New Zealand. Most live like other New Zealanders, but they are keeping the Maori language and traditions alive. There are now Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in the Maori language. Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are 25 years old or younger. Maori culture is also alive and well. At the center of Maori culture is the “marae”. This is a special place for ceremonies and meetings. Today the number of marae in New Zealand is increasing. Many of the new marae are in the cities. Now people in the cities can meet and learn about their Maori traditions. Today most New Zealand cities have Maori festivals each year. Among festival activities are competitions in speaking, dancing and singing. Children practice for months. Then all the Maori in the area arrive to watch the competitions and see who wins. The Maori have gone through hard times. Today they live a comfortable, modern life. They keep their cultural traditions alive, because they have passed and are passing them on to their children. 1．How do the Maori keep their traditions alive? a. Increase the number of marae. b. Move to the center of New Zealand. c. Set up Maori radio and TV stations. d. Teach in the Maori language in many schools. e. Hold competitions in speaking, dancing and singing. A．bcde B．abcd C．abde D．acde 2．Which of the following chart is right according to the passage? A．B．C．D． 3．What’s the theme of the passage? A．Art. B．Culture. C．Travel. D．Technology. 4．What would be the best structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． Passage 4 Every year, the Miss Universe (环球小姐) Competition catches people’s eyes. In the competition, ladies from different countries around the world will surprise all people with their beauty and confidence. One interesting part of the competition is the costume (服装) show. The ladies can show the culture of their countries through fashion by wearing amazing costumes on the stage of the world. Miss Denmark Look! Here comes Miss Denmark! You can see a dragon on her head. The creative dragon hat looks fantastic! In Danish stories, a dragon lives under the sea. It stands for the strength and courage of the people. Miss Myanmar This costume on her back looks like a tree. The golden color of the tree looks so bright that when she comes out from behind the curtain (帘子), all people are too excited to say a word. The costume stands for the“virtue tree (功德树)” of Myanmar. People always give money away in temples to show their kindness in her country. Miss Brazil The blue macaws (金刚鹦鹉) stand out in this costume. You can see three macaws on her back. One shows its body above her head, the other two are behind her two arms. Miss Brazil hopes people can protect the birds, because they are in great danger now. 1．What does Miss Denmark want to show? A．The strength and courage of the people. B．The kindness of the people. C．The courage and power of the people. D．The danger of the people. 2．What does Miss Myanmar’s clothes look like? A．A dragon. B．A tree. C．A macaw. D．A bird. 3．According to the passage, who calls on people to save the birds in danger? A．Nobody. B．Miss Denmark. C．Miss Myanmar. D．Miss Brazil. 4．Where do you think we may find the passage? A．In a story book. B．In a comic book (漫画). C．In a newspaper. D．In a science fiction. Passage 5 Wang Qiuyuan, Jiangsu This year, we celebrated the Dragon-boat Festival holiday in May. It is one of the traditional festivals in China. So would you like to share something about the public holidays, especially the __▲__ of them in your country? Add a comment here.                                                          Liu Jiayue, Singapore We have 11 public holidays every year. Holidays like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and Deepavali have two days off, while others have one day off. Take Deepavali as an example. It is the Hindu Festival of Lights. It celebrates the success of light over darkness and good over evil. People in Singapore are from many different cultures. This way, they can learn more about each other. Larry House, UK In England, there are usually eight bank holidays each year. The holidays have this name because at first, only banks had those days off. They were soon seen as national holidays, too. Some are set to mark important days, such as Christmas. Others may celebrate old traditions in England. For example, we celebrate the beginning of summer and the efforts (努力) of workers on May Day. Jaehyun, South Korea A lot of holidays in South Korea are also celebrated worldwide, such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve. But there’s a special holiday, called Chuseok, and it takes place around September each year. It’s a festival about collecting food grown on farms and family getting together. We get to eat half-moon-shaped treats, songpyeon, a kind of rice cake and believe it symbolizes happiness and togetherness.Reply 1．Which word can be put into in Wang Qiuyuan’s post? A．meaning B．date C．activities 2．What is special about Singapore’s public holidays according to Liu Jiayue? A．Every holiday lasts for two days. B．They help people learn about different cultures. C．The three festival mentioned are less important. 3．Why are some UK holidays called “bank holidays”? A．They celebrate the history of banks. B．Banks were the first to have these days off. C．People visit banks during these holidays. 4．Which holiday is similar to Mid-Autumn Festival? A．Deepavali. B．May Day. C．Chuseok. 5．In which column can you probably find the posts? A．Travel. B．Education. C．Culture. Passage 6 ①How do you deal with your baby teeth? Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child’s baby teeth fall out. ②After a child loses his baby tooth in Greece, he makes a wish for a strong and healthy adult tooth while throwing his broken baby tooth onto the roof (屋顶). He tries to throw the tooth as straight as possible, hoping that a straight strong tooth will grow in its place. Children in China and Singapore also follow the same practice. ③But this isn’t the only way the fallen tooth is treated around the world. In parts of Africa, children throw lost upper (上面的) teeth on the roof and bury (埋) lost lower teeth in the ground. But in East Asia, it’s the opposite: lower teeth go on the roof and upper teeth are buried or hidden under the bed. In some mid-eastern countries such as Iraq and Egypt, kids are encouraged to throw their teeth up towards the sky. ④But do you know one of the most common ways to deal with it? Kids give the tooth to a mouse to make the adult tooth as strong as the mouse’s. They usually make a wish or sing a song during the ceremony. This happens in many places like Mexico, Russia, and New Zealand. ⑤In fact, kids in Argentina leave their tooth in a glass for a magical mouse who will bring a treasure while they sleep. In France and Switzerland, there’s a La Petit Souris (little mouse) that takes the thrown-away baby teeth for money or candy. In South Africa, the tooth is left in a slipper for the “tooth mouse”, who leaves a gift behind. How interesting it is! ⑥This is not all. In some places, the tooth is often kept at home and in some others, it is just thrown away. In modern times, parents are also storing their children’s baby teeth to keep stem cells (干细胞) for some medical research later in life. 1．To draw readers’ attention, the writer started the passage by ________. A．listing the facts. B．asking a question C．giving an example D．showing a reason 2．What are Chinese kids supposed to do with their fallen teeth? A．Hide them under the bed. B．Throw them into the air. C．Throw them onto the roof. D．Bury them in the ground. 3．A kid hid his lost upper tooth under the bed, he probably comes from ________. A．Korea B．Africa C．France D．Russia 4．Kids in Mexico offer the fallen tooth to a mouse to ________. A．have candy in return B．get a magical skill C．feed the hungry mouse D．expect a strong tooth 5．What’s the correct structure of the passage? A．B．C．D． 话题5 沟通 Passage 1 Macie Semrau, a 6-year-old girl from Eliot, Maine, seldom missed school. So, when she refused to even get dressed one day, her mother decided to allow her to stay home with her father Kyle and her 4-year-old brother Caleb. The family would later be very thankful that the little girl refused to leave after she found her father passed out (昏倒) in the basement. After returning from his night work, Kyle was feeling light-headed. He told his wife Kate that he would stay with their children for the day. He finally made his way to the basement. Macie paid attention to her father’s condition when she heard him shouting, and she and Caleb went to have a look. Macie found her 37-year-old father was about to lose awareness. She asked him for his phone’s passcode so she could unlock it. After opening his phone, she found the local police department’s number and called the police. The police were floored by Macie’s decision-making and her ability to stay calm. The little girl listed the family’s address while explaining that her father was in trouble. In the meantime, Caleb comforted his father. Thanks to Macie and Caleb, he was sent to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, where he required four liters of oxygen and spent three days recovering. “I’m very lucky, because of my daughter and son and the police’s response,” said Kyle. “It was quick,” he added, mentioning that the police arrived just in two minutes thanks to Macie’s call. “It was unbelievable. I was in tears myself,” he said. The Eliot Police Department also praised the young girl for her quick thinking and strong awareness. Eliot Police Chief praised the couple for teaching their children about awareness of their surroundings as well as communication skills. Can your child open your phone and call the police? If not, now it’s the time for them to learn. 1．What do we know about Macie from paragraph 1? A．She was late for class regularly. B．She went to school almost every day. C．She enjoyed staying home with her father. D．She liked to play with her brother at home. 2．What did Macie think of first to help her father? A．How to call for help with her father’s phone. B．How to give emergency treatment to her father. C．How to send her father to hospital with her brother. D．How to get her father’s phone to connect to the Internet. 3．We can infer that parents had better teach their kids to ________. A．fit in with new surroundings B．show off their communication skills C．remember the police’s phone number D．learn some practical life skills earlier Passage 2 Mei stood outside her grandpa’s room. Her mother, Lina, had always told her not to go inside because it was “too dusty.” But today, while Lina was at work, Mei decided to open the door. Inside, she saw a wooden box with “China 1987” written on it. Mei opened it and found an old Leica camera. It was dusty but looked like it could still work. Mei’s hands shook as she held it. She remembered seeing this camera in old photos—her grandfather had been a famous photographer (摄影师) in Beijing before moving to Canada. Suddenly, she heard a voice. “Mei! What are you doing?” Mei turned and dropped the camera. Lina stood in the doorway, her face pale. She held the door so hard that her fingers turned white. “Mom, I…” Mei tried to explain, but the words stuck in her throat. “Why did you hide this? Grandpa was a photographer You always said he sold electronics.” Lina’s voice turned cold. “He left our family for his art. Your grandma worked two jobs while he took photos of storms. Photography isn’t a real job.” She quickly put the camera back and closed the box. “You should try your best to become a doctor, not wasting time on hobbies.” Mei felt tears in her eyes. “But Dad supports my photography He says…” “Your father is optimistic. He dreams too much.” Lina stopped. She walked out, leaving Mei alone. That night, Mei couldn’t sleep. She remembered her grandpa’s words: “Find the light in the dark, mei mei.” At 2 a.m., she quietly went to the living room. The TV was on, and Lina was asleep on the sofa with a medical book on her leg. Mei took the camera, pointed it at Lina, and pressed the button. The flash woke Lina up. “Mei? What…” Lina looked at the camera, then softened. Mei handed her the photo. It showed Lina with messy hair, but her face looked peaceful in the dark light. “You look happy here,” Mei said. “Not like working at the hospital.” She knelt beside Lina. “Mom, I’ll study hard. But can I also learn photography? Grandpa’s camera…it connects us. Let me show you my world through it.” Lina was silent for a long time. Then she reached into her pocket and pulled out an old photo—young Lina, smiling behind the Leica, her father’s arm around her. “Okay,” she whispered. 1．What does the underlined word “optimistic” mean? A．cheerful B．hopeful C．careless D．worried 2．What can we infer from the passage? A．Mei wanted to be a photographer like her grandfather. B．Mei’s grandma didn’t think photography was a real job. C．There were some unknown family photos in the old camera. D．Lina changed her idea after seeing the photo Mei took of her. 3．What is the best title for this story? A．Light in the Dark B．The Secret Room C．A Broken Camera D．Grandpa’s Hidden Past Passage 3 Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends: “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friend is simply acquaintances (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, at work, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. The second kind of friend could also be called “guest friends”. They are not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. They will correct you when you’ re wrong, and though they may not be perfect, they at least will always care about you, and can not do anything bad to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest, and best friends. We should value all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 1．If you and David are neighbors and classmates, and do things together, but don’t share your feelings, you are “________”. A．pest friends B．guest friends C．best friends D．not friends 2．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ________. A．how to make a best friend B．how to learn from your best friends C．what a “best friend” is D．what a best friend can do for you 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．pest friends are important than guest friends B．we miss our pest friends when we’ re not with them C．a best friend can not do anything bad to you D．a “pest friend” will never become your best friend 4．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A．B．C． D． Passage 4 Jenny, a fifth-grader, is considered one of the most popular girls in her class. She is admired not just for her looks, but for her talent for dance. Last year, she entered the school’s dance competition and won the first place, with her whole class cheering her on. Since then, she has been the center of attention. This year, however, there was a change—the competition required dancing in pairs. Jenny’s classmates held high hopes for her to win again this year. However, Jenny was uncertain about the result. She wanted to compete, but she had never danced with a partner before. As she was turned down by the boys in her class due to their lack (缺乏) of dance skills, Jenny began to feel hesitant (犹豫) about entering the competition. She finally turned to her close friend Carl, whom she had known since first grade. Lacking confidence in his dancing abilities, Carl was hesitant at first. But Jenny insisted. He finally agreed to join her. Jenny was happy. However, she was still worried because she knew her class was counting on her to win. But the challenge was greater this time, as Carl was not a skilled dancer. With the competition two months away, only time would tell if they could succeed. With strong will and enough practice, Jenny believed they could improve their chances of winning. Jenny and Carl practiced a lot and worked together. At the competition, they danced amazingly well and won! When friends help each other, they can achieve anything. 1．Why is Jenny popular at school? A．She is beautiful. B．She has a gift for dance. C．She enters the most competitions. 2．Why was Jenny hesitant about entering the competition? A．She didn’t want to compete anymore.B．She was too busy with other things. C．The boys in her class refused to be her partner. 3．Who finally became Jenny’s partner? A．A boy with excellent dance skills. B．Her close friend. C．Her teacher. 4．What does the story mainly want to tell us? A．Friends help succeed. B．Believe in yourself. C．Practice makes perfect. Passage 5 Mr. Green is sixty years old. He has lived in a new neighbourhood for two years. Many people in the neighbourhood said that Mr. Green was a strange old man. They didn’t like him at all. They seldom talked with the old man. Last weekend, Jenny and Amy went to visit their grandfather. They walked by Mr. Green’s house. Jenny saw Mr. Green sitting in front of his house. He was reading a newspaper. Like most of the children, Jenny was scared of the old man. Amy said Mr. Green wouldn’t hurt anyone. But Jenny still felt nervous. When Mr. Green saw Amy, he smiled happily. He said, “Hello, Amy!” Amy smiled back and talked with him. Then Mr. Green gave them some chocolates. They thanked him and left for their grandfather’s house. On the way, Jenny asked Amy, “Everyone says he is strange. But why was he so nice to us?” Amy answered, “Because a smile is contagious. When I pass by him, I always say hello to him with a smile. Then Mr. Green begins to smile back and talk to me. Now he is always friendly to me.” 1．Jenny and Amy went to ________ home last weekend. A．Amy’s B．their grandfather’s C．Jenny’s D．Mr. Green’s 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Many people in the neighbourhood liked Mr. Green. B．Mr. Green has lived in the neighbourhood for two years. C．Mr. Green often helped others. D．Mr. Green often hurt people. 3．How did Jenny feel when she saw Mr. Green? A．Glad. B．Sad. C．Scared. D．Excited. 4．Why was Jenny scared of Mr. Green? A．Because he was reading a newspaper. B．Because many people said Mr. Green was old and strange. C．Because Jenny is shy. D．Because Mr. Green is kind. 5．What made Mr. Green become friendly to Amy? A．Amy’s pleasure. B．Amy’s wonderful wishes. C．Amy’s kind help to him. D．Amy’s smile. Passage 6 When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember well the shiny receiver in the box on the wall. I was too little to reach the telephone, but I knew that somewhere inside the wonderful telephone lived an amazing person—her name was Information Please. She could provide anybody’s number and the correct time. One day, while my mom was out, I hit my finger. It hurt a lot, but no one was home to help. Then I thought of the telephone! I pulled a small chair over, climbed up, and called Information Please. A soft voice said, “Information.” I cried about my finger, and she told me to put ice on it. After that, I called her for everything—help with geography, or homework, and even what my small pet ate. When our pet bird Petey died, I called her in tears. “Why do birds sing so beautifully and make everyone happy, only to die with their feet up at the bottom of a cage (笼子)?” I asked. She said softly, “Paul, remember there are other worlds to sing in.” Those words made me feel better. At age 9, we moved to Boston. I missed the old phone and never forgot her. Years later, when my plane stopped in Seattle, I called the operator (接线员) in my hometown for “Information Please”. To my surprise, Sally’s voice answered! I asked her to spell “fix”, just like when I was little. She laughed and told me my calls made her day—as she had no kids, she’d looked forward to talking with me. Three months later, when I called again, a different voice said Sally had died of illness. She left a message: “Tell Paul I still say there are other worlds to sing in. He’ll understand.” 1．What was Sally’s job? A．A children’s helper. B．A primary school teacher. C．A telephone operator. 2．Which words can best describe Sally? A．Patient and kind. B．Shy and truthful. C．Quiet and talented. 3．Why did Paul keep calling Sally over the years? A．He needed help with pet advice. B．He got friendship and comfort from her. C．He was lonely and needed someone to talk to. 4．What does “there are other worlds to sing in” from the passage mean? A．Birds fly to magical places when they die. B．Imagine happy places when you are sad. C．Love and happiness don’t stop with death. 5．What could be the best title for the story? A．Memories of a Childhood Pet. B．The Kind Voice on the Phone. C．Secrets of the Telephone Box. 话题6 未来 Passage 1 Strange Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well There are people doing different jobs. Not only are these jobs unbelievably strange but the workers get paid a ton! Dog Food Testers Taste testing is a common job. When you think of taste testing you probably think of tasting human food but people get paid to taste dog food. These people test dog food and judge (判断) it according to things like flavor (口味), nutrition (营养), and they even judge the food by its packaging (包装). A food tester usually get around $40,000 a month. Waterslide (水滑梯) Testers A waterslide tester travels to different water parks and tests the performance of the water slides. Apart from how fun it is, a tester will also tell the waterslide company if there are any safety concerns. A tester can get around $30,000 a month. Face Feelers Face feelers test people who are using things like cleaning products on their face. They use their sensory (感官的) skills to judge the product that is being used. They are good at feeling faces. Face feelers work a few hours a day and they’re paid around $25 an hour. Line Sitters Don’t you hate it when you go somewhere and have to wait in a really, really long line? Luckily, you can pay someone to wait in line for you. Some people even make $1,500 waiting in line for someone who wants an iPhone. Line Sitters usually get paid $20, which is pretty good according to the fact that you are just standing or sitting around. 1．You can choose to be a ________ if you are interested in water games. A．dog food tester B．waterslide tester C．face feeler D．line sitter 2．How much will you get paid if you work as a face feeler for 5 hours? A．About $25. B．About $75. C．About $125. D．About $150. 3．Where can you probably find the passage? A．In a daily newspaper. B．In a science novel. C．In a medical magazine. D．In a children’s storybook. Passage 2 Army cadet adventures A UK teenager shares his story of going through military training 穿上迷彩扛起枪，英国少年感受部队生活 The cadet force (学员部队) in the UK has a strong presence among the teenage population. It includes several organizations (机构) that provide military (军事的) training for young people. I am a British Army cadet. We go on many trips, my favorite being Annual Camp where we spend a week at an army base (基地). I love it because it’s very fun to see actual soldiers (士兵) on the base, and it has added a lot to my experiences. For example, I went up the ranks (级别) beginning as a Junior 1 Star and ending up as a senior in just a week thanks to the camp! I felt very excited before it began because I couldn’t wait to carry my rifle (步枪)! It began with three days in the field, wearing a full camo uniform (迷彩服), with green face paint, and carrying my rifle everywhere while being ordered around and shouted at all day. Many kids found it challenging when being shouted at, but I didn’t mind it because it made it easier to get the job done. After that, I spent two days doing exciting training. There was a fun time I loved when I went kayaking (划皮划艇) and ripped (撕破) my pants and everyone found it funny. I also went to Detachment, a place where we did normal cadet training and learned about the Army Cadet Force. In the future, I plan to get the Duke of Edinburgh’s award which is a task teenagers can do for their resumes (简历). It includes things like physical activity and volunteering work to complete it. This is useful to do with the cadets as it’s much cheaper than with schools. The Army Cadet Force is a strong and respectful community that teaches young adults useful life lessons. Arav Sharma, 13, Jack Hunt School, Peterborough, UK Choose the answer: 1．What made the author enjoy the Annual Camp? a. Seeing real soldiers on the base. b. Taking part in physical training. c. Going camping with new friends. d. Having a chance to carry a rifle. A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd 2．What did the author think about being shouted at in the cadet force? A．He felt it helped get the work done faster. B．He was angry about being shouted at. C．He found it challenging. D．He liked following orders. 3．Why does the author find the Army Cadet Force useful? A．It provides free educational resources. B．It offers opportunities for international travel. C．It teaches young adults useful life lessons. D．It focuses on teenagers’ physical fitness. Passage 3 Last summer, my friend Dan and I went to the town of Buñol in Spain to take part in La Tomatina. We had a/an ▲ tomato fight there! The celebrations started a week before the main event. There were food stalls, music, parades (游行) and other activities. But we only joined in the day of the fight. It was Wednesday, August 28. We arrived in the town at 9 a.m. in old clothes. Everyone was excitedly waiting for the tomato fight to begin. Some brave people tried to climb a greasy pole (涂了油的杆子). If someone could get the ham at the top, the fight would start early. The rest of us watched and sang songs to encourage them. But the pole was so slippery (滑溜溜的) that no one could get more than halfway up. Finally, the fight started at 11 a.m. Dan and I put on our goggles (护目镜) to protect our eyes. A few huge trucks slowly drove down the streets. People inside the trucks threw tomatoes out toward the crowd. Then, the trucks turned over their boxes and poured all the tomatoes onto the street. We picked them up and threw them here and there. The next hour was a total mess. Tomatoes were everywhere! They were in the air, in our hair, all around our feet and down our clothes... The fight went on for an hour. After that, the local workers hosed (用水管冲洗) us down to wash off most of the tomatoes. Dan and I kept laughing and talking about the fight. It was one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had in my life! 1．Which word can be put in the blank in the first paragraph? A．dangerous B．exciting C．awful D．delicious 2．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a. Big trucks drove down the streets.    b. Some people climbed a pole. c. Workers washed off the tomatoes.    d. People threw tomatoes everywhere. A．d-a-c-b B．a-c-d-b C．c-d-a-b D．b-a-d-c 3．Which picture can best describe the main event of La Tomatina in Spain? A．B．C． D． 4．What can we infer according to the passage? A．The writer will go to Spain again next year. B．People can have lots of fun in La Tomatina. C．People in Spain like eating tomatoes very much. D．The writer thinks people couldn’t fight in the street. Passage 4 Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are amazed by Jackie Chan’s kung fu movies. Some dream of living a life out of it. But few could realize it. Matt Jane did. Jane, who is also known by his Chinese name Bailong, has been on a 25-year journey with Chinese kung fu. At 11, he watched a kung fu show called The Wheel of Life in London. Influenced by the show and Chinese kung fu movies, the young Jane had a dream deep within his heart—to become a Shaolin master. When he turned 16, he went to the Shaolin temple in Henan Province to learn the ancient martial art (武术). “We used to get up at five every morning, climb a mountain, cool down on our hands and knees, and spend hours doing headstands,” said Jane. Most people may find the strict lifestyle difficult, but it brought Jane a great deal of pleasure. “We didn’t have access to (接触到) a lot of things, but we were a very happy group of people. The idea of family was really powerful because we were able to encourage each other to train and push forward, which I didn’t have much of in the UK where I grew up,” said Jane. “During my four-and-a-half-year stay in China, I experienced many different things, the learning process and the morals (道德) which I would then continue into my life, which I continue to do until today,” said Jane. After living in China for almost five years, Jane, then 21, became the first and only non-Chinese Shaolin fighter to join The Wheel of Life kung fu show, the very same show he watched as an 11-year-old boy. In 2009, Jane decided to return to London and started his kung fu school, called Temple, in London. Jane remained focused on his love for kung fu and led traditional training that lasted 8 to 10 hours a day. The hard work paid off. Jane’s students progressed rapidly and were invited to perform and tour across the UK. 1．Jane started his dream to be a Shaolin master at the age of ________. A．11 B．16 C．21 D．25 2．Jane found pleasure from the strict lifestyle in Shaolin temple because ________. A．he could communicate with his family B．he was good at different kinds of sports C．he got the power from the idea of family D．he had received much training in the UK before 3．What can we know from the passage? A．Jane’s students made much progress with his help. B．Jane was the first and only non-Chinese Shaolin fighter. C．It took Jane 25 years to learn Chinese kung fu in China. D．Jane started his kung fu school in 2008. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Steps to Be a Shaolin Fighter B．Deeper into Kung Fu Movies C．The Idea of Family in Kung Fu D．Life Journey from a Kung Fu Dream Passage 5 The Internet is often used to buy and sell products, pay bills, and communicate with people. But how safe is it when you use the Internet? Our magazine Interactions asked some Internet users about their experiences. Linda, 29, nurse: I pay all my bills online. One day, I received an email from my bank. It told me that someone was trying to take out money from my account (账号), so I should email my password (密码) to the “bank manager”. I felt something was wrong, so I called my bank and asked about the email. The bank said they never sent it. I realized that someone tried to cheat (欺骗) me of my money. I’ll continue paying my bills this way, but I’ll be more careful. Emily, 22, office worker: I was at work, and I sent an email to a friend of mine. I was telling her about my problems with Mark, the manager. A few minutes later, a friend of Mark’s came over to my desk. He said, “So you think Mark is too strict?” My face was red. I chose the wrong name on my address list. It was my own fault, so I’ll look over my emails more carefully before I click “Send” next time. Thomas, 21, university student: I love the Internet! I look up lots of information online. I often buy things on the websites—furniture, clothes, CDs, even foods. I have also sold some of my things on the Internet. I only use the websites I trust and I’ve never had a safety problem. 1．Where is the passage taken from? A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A magazine. D．A history book. 2．Linda probably got the email from a person who ________. A．refused to lend money to her B．asked about her experiences C．sold things to her on the websites D．tried to cheat her of her money 3．The underlined word “fault” in Paragraph 3 means “________”. A．project B．mistake C．advantage D．plan 4．Who shared enjoyable experiences according to the passage? A．Linda. B．Emily. C．Mark. D．Thomas. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Internet: How Safe Is It? B．The Bank: How Useful Is It? C．The Website: How cheap Is It? D．The Magazine: How Amazing Is It? Passage 6 In August 2024, Yao Miao made history as the first Chinese woman to win the OCC (about 50 km) race at the famous UTMB（环勃朗峰超级越野赛). This added to her earlier success in 2018, when she also became the first Chinese woman to win the CCC (about 100 km) race at the UTMB． The UTMB is one of the world’s most well-known trail running events, taking place every year around the beautiful Mont Blanc, covering parts of France, Italy, and Switzerland. In 2024, Yao completed a 57-km course with a total elevation gain (总爬升高度) of 3,500 meters. “I started off a bit slowly, but after 20 km, I felt stronger, especially on the downhill. It’s all about speed control— knowing when to save energy and when to push hard,” Yao explained. Yao’s love for running began in her childhood in the countryside of Guizhou. Her school was four kilometers away from home, and she walked to school every day. Growing up in the mountains made her strong. This helped her later when she became a runner. In 2012, the 16-year-old girl was chosen by the local sports school, starting her formal (正式的) training. In 2019, Yao was chosen to join the Hubei provincial team as a professional marathon runner. She was later accepted into Central China Normal University in 2020. Balancing professional training with her studies, Yao trained in Yunnan and ran about 30 km a day. In her free time, she took online courses. Though she didn’t have much time to explore the school, Yao said, “When I have time, I will fully enjoy it.” 1．What does “This” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Taking part in the UTMB． B．Completing a 100-km race. C．Winning the OCC race at the UTMB． D．Being the first Chinese to join the UTMB． 2．Why does the writer mention Yao’s childhood in the countryside? A．To introduce her school life. B．To show how running became her habit. C．To explain why she became a runner. D．To tell where she started her training. 3．Put the events about Yao Miao’s life into the correct order according to the passage. a. Yao joined the Hubei provincial team. b. Yao walked to school every day. c. Yao won the OCC race at the UTMB． d. Yao was accepted into Central China Normal University. e. Yao started her formal training at the local sports school. A．b-e-a-d-c B．b-a-e-c-d C．e-b-a-d-c D．e-a-b-c-d 4．What is Yao Miao like according to the passage? A．Patient and polite. B．Friendly and honest. C．Creative and humorous. D．Strong and hard-working. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．A rising sport in China B．A leading Chinese runner C．The university life of a runner D．The history of the UTMB 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 科学 话题4 文化差异 话题2 电影和戏剧 话题5 沟通 话题3 解决争论 话题6 未来 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 科学 Passage 1 Teenagers are known for being full of new ideas. Let’s have a look at these teenage inventions that might change the world. Banana leaves usually go bad in two or three days. Tenith Hadith, a teenager from India, used UV to make the leaves stay fresh for a year. Tenith thinks that one day the leaves will be used for making plates, cups and other things. American teenager David Cohen designed a robot which was inspired (启发) by the movement of an earthworm (蚯蚓). It is able to go into really small places where humans or dogs can’t go. It’ll be used to find people after disasters such as fires and earthquakes. Remya Jose, a 14-year-old girl from India, found it tiring and boring to handwash clothes in the nearby river. She reused some bicycle parts to create a washing machine that saves time, energy and helps people keep fit at the same time. Kenneth Shinozuku, a 15-year-old boy from New York, noticed that his grandfather who got Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆) would often leave home and get lost. So he invented the wearable sensors (感应器) to help people find their family members like his grandfather. 1．What do we know about the robot? A．It’ll be widely used in daily life. B．It has made David Cohen a world famous name. C．It’ll take the place of dogs in saving people. D．It’s partly the result of learning from nature. 2．Whose invention can be used to do exercise? A．Tenith Hadith’s. B．David Cohen’s. C．Remya Jose’s. D．Kenneth Shinozuku’s. 3．What lesson can we learn from this text? A．Teens can also make a difference. B．The best way to test an invention is to use it. C．Not all inventions are made on purpose. D．Teens should pay attention to their studies. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲了四位来自不同国家的青少年的发明，这些发明分别解决了不同问题，可能会改变世界，展现了青少年的创新能力。 1．细节理解题。根据“American teenager David Cohen designed a robot which was inspired by the movement of an earthworm.”可知，这款机器人的设计部分源于对自然（蚯蚓运动）的借鉴。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Remya Jose, a 14-year-old girl from India... She reused some bicycle parts to create a washing machine that saves time, energy and helps people keep fit at the same time.”可知，Remya Jose的发明能帮助人们健身锻炼。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Teenagers are known for being full of new ideas. Let’s have a look at these teenage inventions that might change the world.”及全文介绍的四位青少年的发明可知，青少年也能通过发明创造产生影响。故选A。   Passage 2 E-books In the future, students may only bring e-books to school. In fact, some schools are already doing this. E-books can store notes and students feel relaxed with lighter schoolbags. Robot teachers There are robot teachers in the schools in some cities. These robots can help students with their studies. They can also help them solve problems. E-skates With a pair of e-skates, you can walk to school faster! E-skates can be tied to your shoes easily. And there are four speed settings you can choose. Flying aids If students get hurt and need help at school, drones (无人机) can be of great use. They can offer help faster than people and they can also carry medicine or clothes. 1．How do students feel with lighter schoolbags? A．Worried. B．Relaxed. C．Bored. D．Surprised. 2．Which is the best choice if you want to walk to school faster? A．Flying aids. B．Clothes. C．E-skates. D．Schoolbags. 3．Where does the passage probably come from? A．A travel magazine. B．A movie magazine. C．A technology magazine. D．A music magazine. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了未来学校中可能应用的四种科技产品：电子书、机器人教师、电动滑板鞋和飞行辅助无人机，并分别说明了它们的功能和优势。 1．细节理解题。根据“E-books can store notes and students feel relaxed with lighter schoolbags.”可知，书包重量减轻会让学生感到放松。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“With a pair of e-skates, you can walk to school faster!”可知，电动滑板鞋可以让人更快地步行上学，它是最好的选择。故选C。 3．推理判断题。文章核心内容是介绍电子书、机器人教师、电动滑板鞋、飞行辅助无人机等未来可能在学校应用的科技产品。这类介绍创新科技应用的文章，最有可能出现在科技类杂志上。故选C。 Passage 3 Do you like doing experiments? In this experiment, you will use electricity to split (分离) water into hydrogen (氢) and oxygen. What You Need ◆ two 2 B pencils with no erasers at the ends ◆ scissors ◆ thin piece of cardboard ◆ 1 teaspoon salt ◆ small clear glass, half full of warm water ◆ two 20cm pieces of electrical wire (线) ◆ 9 volt battery 1. Sharpen each pencil at both ends. Use scissors to cut two  holes in the cardboard about 2. 5cm away from each other. Then push the pencils through the cardboard. 2. Add the salt in the glass of water for better electrical conductivity (导电性). 3. Wrap (缠绕) one end of one wire around the positive terminal (+) of the battery, and the other end around the tip (尖端) of one of the pencils. Wrap the second wire around the negative terminal (-) of the battery and the tip of the second pencil. 4. Place the free ends of the pencils in the water, with the cardboard resting on top of the glass. 1．In this experiment, what is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen? A．Salt. B．Scissors. C．Electricity. D．Cardboard. 2．How many kinds of materials are needed in this experiment? A．4. B．5. C．6. D．7. 3．In this experiment, the ends of the wires are connected to the battery and ________. A． B． C． D． 4．In which section of a magazine can you probably read the text? A．Science. B．Health. C．Life. D．Sports. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了电将水分解成氢气和氧气的实验所需材料及过程。 1．细节理解题。根据图表“In this experiment, you will use electricity to split (分离) water into hydrogen (氢) and oxygen.”可知，在这个实验中，用电将水分解成氢气和氧气。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据图表“What You Need: ◆ two 2B pencils with no erasers at the ends◆ scissors◆ thin piece of cardboard◆ 1 teaspoon salt◆ small clear glass, half full of warm water◆ two 20cm pieces of electrical wire (线)◆ 9 volt battery”可知，需要2支不带橡皮的2B铅笔；剪刀、薄纸板、1茶匙盐、一个小透明玻璃杯及半杯温水、两截20cm长的电线以及9伏电池。故实验一共需要7种不同的材料。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据图表“Wrap (缠绕) one end of one wire around the positive terminal (+) of the battery, and the other end around the tip (尖端) of one of the pencils.”可知，电线的一头与电池的正极相连，另一头与铅笔相连。故选C。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了电将水分解成氢气和氧气的实验所需材料及过程。故这篇文章可能会在某杂志的科学版面。故选A。 Passage 4 Do you have trouble trying to create the next big idea? Sometimes the answer isn’t to just force an idea out of your mind. Instead, you might want to try sitting back, relaxing and letting your mind wander (走神). Yes, you heard that correctly. If you are in need of a new idea, try daydreaming. Daydreams allow your mind to run freely and even increase productivity in some cases. Daydreaming develops creativity which is why you have an ah-ha moment and sudden insight about a situation. Daydreaming allows you to uncover thoughts and ideas you did not realize you even had and get the thoughts hidden under the surface. Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found an association (联系) between daydreaming and creative problem-solving. Their study includes making participants (参与者) first do an “unusual-use task”. They had to try to come up with as many different ways to use an object as they could. Then, the participants chose to do one of the following four things before doing the “unusual-use task” again; complete a difficult task, complete an easy task, take a 12-minute break, or skip (跳过) a 12-minute break and move right on to the task exercise again. Surprisingly, the group that performed best was the one that completed the easy task. Many participants reported that they were daydreaming while performing the easy task. So the researchers believed that this daydreaming might have helped unlock their creativity. But how could daydreaming help the brain come up with creative ways? The answer is something known as “unconscious thought” . Even when you are not actively working to solve a problem, it is still in the back of your mind. Your brain is still thinking about the problem, but in a much more subtle(不易察觉的) way. When you daydream, your mind is allowed to think in ways it normally would not. Because it is free of control, it can create completely new and out-of-the-box ideas. Great ideas never come easily, but that does not mean you always have to work hard to get them. Feel free to do what you want and let your mind wander. 1．The “unusual-use task” included having participants  ________. A．complete a very simple task B．achieve a very difficult task C．have a break for 12 minutes D．find various uses for an object 2．Those who completed the easy task performed best because ________. A．they worked harder on the easy task B．they saved time for the following task C．they chose to stay away from the difficult task D．they came up with more ideas while daydreaming 3．The words “unconscious thought” in Paragraph 6 probably mean “________”. A．wander in a subtle way under your control B．know clearly what you’re thinking and doing C．think about a problem without even knowing it D．stop processing information from the outside world 4．The passage mainly tells us that  ________. A．daydreams are good for people’s well-being B．daydreaming is a way to improve creativity C．completing tasks is important to creative ideas D．problem-solving skills are important in our lives 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。说明了白日做梦和创造性地解决问题之间存在联系。 1．细节理解题。根据“They had to try to come up with as many different ways to use an object as they could”他们必须想出尽可能多的不同方法来使用一个物体。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Many participants reported that they were daydreaming while performing the easy task” 可知许多参与者报告说，他们在做简单的任务时做白日梦。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“ Even when you are not actively working to solve a problem, it is still in the back of your mind. Your brain is still thinking about the problem, but in a much more subtle (不易察觉的) way”也就是说即使你没有积极地去解决一个问题，它仍然在你的脑海里。你的大脑仍然在思考这个问题，但以一种更微妙的方式。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“So the researchers believed that this daydreaming might have helped unlock their creativity”可知研究人员认为，这种白日梦可能有助于释放他们的创造力。故选B。 Passage 5 AI is shaking up the world now. It has been widely used in many different fields. Chatbots (聊天机器人), a kind of AI-driven tool, have become a necessary part of modern communication. They can understand and reply to users at once. Whether it’s on websites or mobile apps, chatbots can offer support in real time. Besides, AI users can control smart home tools through voice orders. AI is reshaping (重塑) the way we communicate in our daily lives. AI makes a big difference to traffic. For example, some ride-sharing platforms (拼车平台) depend heavily on AI. They use AI to match passengers with drivers and provide better transportation services. And self-driving cars are a main example of AI’s use in transportation, too. With the help of AI, they can reduce accidents and help those unable to drive. AI provides a smart way to education. It changes the way teachers teach and students learn. AI in classrooms can make teaching and learning more interesting, which helps students focus more on their studies. AI can also offer students support outside classrooms. For example, it can help with homework, answer questions, and provide explanations. By analyzing (分析) students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them. This can help students achieve their learning goals more easily. All in all, AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences. 1．How many fields of AI are mentioned in this passage? A．Three B．Four C．Five 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Researches on AI in transportation. B．Problems of AI in transportation. C．Advantages of AI in transportation. 3．What does the underlined word “suitable” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．New. B．Proper. C．Different. 4．What can we probably infer (推断) from the passage? A．It takes a long time for chatbots to reply to users. B．Ride-sharing platforms hardly depend on AI. C．AI will continue to influence our daily lives. 5．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人工智能（AI）在不同领域的广泛应用及其对日常生活的影响，包括通信、交通和教育等领域。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Chatbots (聊天机器人), a kind of AI-driven tool, have become a necessary part of modern communication.”可知，聊天机器人是一种人工智能驱动的工具，已经成为现代通信的必要组成部分；第三段“some ride-sharing platforms (拼车平台) depend heavily on AI”可知，一些拼车平台严重依赖人工智能；第四段“AI provides a smart way to education.”可知，人工智能为教育提供了一种智能方式。故文章主要提到了人工智能在聊天，交通和教育方面的用应用。故选A。 2．主旨大意题。根据“AI makes a big difference to traffic.”可知，人工智能对交通有很大的影响，故第三段主要是关于人工智能在交通方面积极作用。故C选项“人工智能在交通方面的优势”符合题意。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“By analyzing (分析) students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them. This can help students achieve their learning goals more easily.”可知，通过分析学生的优势、劣势和学习需求，人工智能可以为他们制定……的学习计划。这可以帮助学生更容易地实现他们的学习目标。由此可以推断根据学生具体情况所制定的计划应该是适合的。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences.”可知，人工智能正在塑造并将继续塑造我们的日常体验。选项C“人工智能将会继续影响我们的日常生活”符合题意。故选C。 5．篇章结构题。根据第一段“It has been widely used in many different fields.”（人工智能被广泛的应用与很多行业）可知第一段是导入到话题。中间二到四段主要介绍人工智能在各个领域的具体运用。最后一段“AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences.”（人工智能将继续影响我们的日常生活体验）推知是总结。故选C。 Passage 6 Do you ever find yourself standing in front of rubbish bins, not sure whether the piece of waste in your hand is recyclable or not? To solve this problem, four Hong Kong high school students have invented a smart rubbish bin that uses AI to sort (分类) the waste. The students named the bin Waste Collection Point. Connected to a computer, the bin uses a camera to tell the kind of the waste it receives and sorts it into plastic, paper, glass, or other kinds. To make sure the bin can sort waste correctly, the team tested every product in the school shop and took at least 500 pictures of each one. “To train the AI, we had to take many photos from different angles (角度), so it has a better rate of accuracy,” said one of the students who built the AI system. The idea of the smart bin was born 3 years ago, when the students were in Grade Ten. At that time, people from the city crowded into their village because of the COVID-19. They left behind a lot of rubbish and caused more pollution. “All the bins were full, and there was even rubbish on the mountain,” the students recalled, “Every weekend, we had to join the villagers in picking up the waste.” The students decided to develop a special recycling bin that would encourage people to protect the environment. Although school ended at 2 pm, the team would continue to work on their invention until 6 or 7 pm at school. Even when their school was closed last year, they would still meet and work together online. “Our bin is now in its third generation (代). Before graduation, we hope it can be widely used in the city,” The students said, “Then it will be easier than ever for people to recycle and protect our environment.” 1．What is the Waste Collection Point in the first paragraph? A．It is a smart rubbish bin that uses AI to sort the waste. B．It is a smart rubbish bin that uses a computer to sort the waste. C．It is a common rubbish bin that sorts the waste by hand. D．It is a common rubbish bin that sorts the waste by machine. 2．What do the underlined words “rate of accuracy” mean? A．The result is correct. B．The result is wrong. C．The result is unsatisfied. D．We don’t know the result. 3．Why can Waste Collection Point be developed? A．More people leave the village. B．There are few bins and rubbish everywhere. C．People left behind a lot of rubbish and caused more pollution. D．This is the students’ homework. 4．Which of the following statements is true? A．The bin is now in its fourth generation. B．The team would continue to work on their invention until 6 or 7 pm at home. C．It will be easier than ever for people to recycle and protect our environment. D．The bin can’t be widely used in the city. 5．What is this passage mainly about? A．Four young inventors. B．A new invention. C．The rubbish problem. D．A smarter robot. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了四名香港高中生发明的一款智能垃圾桶，该垃圾桶利用人工智能技术对垃圾进行分类，以解决垃圾分类难题。 1．细节理解题。根据“To solve this problem, four Hong Kong high school students have invented a smart rubbish bin that uses AI to sort (分类) the waste. The students named the bin Waste Collection Point.”可知，Waste Collection Point是一款利用AI分类垃圾的智能垃圾桶。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“To train the AI, we had to take many photos from different angles (角度), so it has a better rate of accuracy”可知，为了训练AI，我们必须从不同角度拍摄许多照片，以提高准确率，划线词组表示“准确率”，即结果正确。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“They left behind a lot of rubbish and caused more pollution.”可知，Waste Collection Point被开发的原因是人们留下了很多垃圾导致了更多污染。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Then it will be easier than ever for people to recycle and protect our environment”可知，该垃圾桶将使人们更容易回收和保护环境。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了四名香港高中生发明的一款智能垃圾桶，该垃圾桶利用人工智能技术对垃圾进行分类，以解决垃圾分类难题。故选B。 话题2 电影和戏剧 Passage 1 Last year, a famous director said that people should visit cinemas instead of just watching movies through 3-minute short videos. Do you agree with him? People watch movies to feel the emotions. This makes people want to discuss movies deeply. However, short videos don’t let us feel these emotions, so we miss the great experience of watching a full movie. Also, short videos might have mistakes. Watching movies from the beginning to the end is better. Shao Xinyan, 13, Hubei Short videos help us know the true meaning of the movie and make it more convenient to get information. If someone doesn’t have time to watch a full movie or finds it boring, short videos help save time and money. In this case, short videos help people enjoy movies and save their energy. Cui Luoyao, 14, Beijing Great movies have special details that can’t be shown in a few minutes. Also, everyone has different opinions on movies. Some may believe a movie is a must-see, but others may say it is bad. If we just follow what short video makers say, we may miss some great movies. We should watch the movies ourselves to make our own judgement. Wang Jiayi, 15, Shandong Short movie videos can tell us the major parts of a movie that interest you, which helps you forget about worries in your busy life for a while. Also, different video makers tell a movie story in their own ways. By listening to these different takes on the story, we can get a better understanding of the movies. Peng Yucheng, 16, Guangdong 1．Which two students agree with the famous director? A．Shao Xinyan and Cui Luoyao. B．Shao Xinyan and Wang Jiayi. C．Cui Luoyao and Wang Jiayi. D．Cui Luoyao and Peng Yucheng. 2．What does Peng Yucheng think of short videos? A．They may provide wrong information. B．They help us understand movies better. C．They can not show special details well. D．They save people’s time and money. 3．In which part of a newspaper can we read the text? A．Story Time. B．School Events. C．Travel for Fun. D．Show Your Points. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，本文通过学生辩论的形式，探讨了短视频与影院观影的优劣。 1．细节理解题。根据表格中Shao Xinyan的观点“Watching movies from the beginning to the end is better.”和Wang Jiayi的观点“We should watch the movies ourselves to make our own judgement.”可知，这两位学生支持著名导演的观点，即应该去电影院观看完整电影而非只看短视频。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Peng Yucheng的观点“By listening to these different takes on the story, we can get a better understanding of the movies.”可知，他认为短视频能通过不同的解读让观众更好地理解电影。故选B。 3．推理判断题。文章围绕“是否支持去影院观影”展开讨论，呈现了不同学生的观点，符合“展示观点”的栏目定位。故选D。 Passage 2 A famous Peking Opera group is on a world tour in London. Jack, a 14-year-old British boy, has become interested in Peking Opera and the Traditional Chinese Culture Club in his school. He has bought a ticket for A River All Red. Here is the ticket and the leaflet he got before the show. A River All Red About the plot A River All Red is a story about a famous General Yue Fei (1103-1142) during the Southern Song Dynasty. When outside enemies attacked, Yue Fei led his army to fight for the country. During battles, Yue Fei always put himself in danger to protect his army. After many successful fights, he refused any prize or reward. He always said, “A general serves his country, not himself.” However, Official Qin Hui secretly planned with the enemy to destroy Yue Fei. He tried to make the emperor believe that Yue Fei was too powerful and dangerous. Though Yue Fei did nothing wrong, the emperor killed him in the end. Luckily, other generals still followed Yue Fei’s will and continued Yue Fei’s fight. At last they saved the country. About the actors Some of China’s leading Peking Opera actors and actresses play the main roles of this opera. For example, Yu Kuizhi plays Yue Fei. About the Peking Opera faces Actors in this show wear different colors and patterns on their faces to show the roles’ characters. Red faces mean being brave and faithful. The black face shows someone who is rude and brave, or someone who is fair and selfless. They are always fighting for fairness and bravely punish the powerful who are against the laws (法律). A white face tells us a character is dishonest and good at using tricks to get what he wants. Blue or green faces are for brave soldiers, outlaws or fighters. A silver face shows a character is a god or spirit. Experience history come to life! See A River All Red and be part of the story! 1．For what purpose does Jack most probably need to read the leaflet? A．To check when and where to see the opera. B．To join the Traditional Chinese Culture Club. C．To prepare himself to enjoy the show. D．To learn how to spread traditional culture. 2．In the opera, what colors may Yue Fei’s and Qin Hui’s faces be? A．Yue Fei-red, Qin Hui-white. B．Yue Fei-black, Qin Hui-white. C．Yue Fei-blue, Qin Hui-black. D．Yue Fei-red, Qin Hui-silver. 3．After the show, what may Jack share with other club members if he can join the Traditional Chinese Culture Club? A．Meanings of facial paints of Peking Opera. B．Important information to hold an opera show. C．How the emperor supported Yue Fei’s fights. D．How actors learned to perform Peking Opera. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了京剧《满江红》，讲述了岳飞忠诚报国、英勇抗敌却遭陷害的故事，展现了其忠诚和勇敢。文章还解释了京剧脸谱色彩的意义及主要演员信息，目的是向外国观众推广中国传统文化，让大家体验历史的生动再现。 1．细节理解题。根据“More information is provided on the leaflet to help you better understand the show!”和“About the plot... About the actor... About the Peking Opera faces”可知，传单里有关于演出剧情、演员、京剧脸谱等内容，阅读传单是为了让自己为欣赏这场演出做准备，更好地理解和融入演出。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Red faces mean being brave and faithful.”以及“A white face tells us a character is dishonest and good at using tricks to get what he wants.”可知，文中提到岳飞是勇敢忠诚的将领，秦桧是密谋陷害岳飞、不诚实的奸臣，所以岳飞的脸可能是红色，秦桧的脸可能是白色。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据传单中“About the Peking Opera faces”可知，这里介绍了京剧脸谱不同颜色代表的含义，如红脸、白脸、黑脸等分别代表的角色性格，Jack观看演出前读了传单，所以如果他加入中国传统文化俱乐部，可能会和成员分享京剧脸谱颜色的含义。故选A。 Passage 3 The exciting film Ne Zha 2, shown on January 29, 2025, has become a huge success in the film industry. Directed by the famous Jiaozi (Yang Yu), it continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from the first movie. After coming through a terrible disaster called the “Heavenly Tribulation (天劫)”, Ne Zha and Ao Bing lost their physical bodies. Their souls (灵魂) were in great danger until Taiyi Zhenren saved them using a magical seven-colored lotus. However, peace did not last long. Their souls began to disappear again, forcing Taiyi Zhenren to face a difficult task—rebuilding their bodies with limited materials while solving unexpected problems. The film shows outstanding character growth. Ne Zha learns to care deeply for his friends and understand his true self. In one powerful scene, Ne Zha says bravely, “If heaven and earth do not tolerate me, I will turn this around!” His friend Ao Bing, who used to fight with personal troubles, changes into a brave hero. The movie is a wonder for the eyes. It begins with exciting scenes. The most unforgettable part is the final fight. The fast-paced fighting and amazing special effects (特效) leave a strong impression. Beyond the action, Ne Zha 2 teaches important life lessons. It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties, fight for what is right, and value friendship. These themes connect with both young and adult viewers. 1．When was the film Ne Zha 2 shown? A．On January 25, 2025. B．On January 29, 2025. C．On June 29, 2025. D．On January 26, 2025. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A．The film industry. B．The success. C．The film Ne Zha 2. D．The date. 3．Why is the film a wonder for the eyes? A．Because it has many famous actors. B．Because the story is very interesting. C．Because of the exciting scenes and amazing special effects. D．Because it teaches important life lessons. 4．Which lesson does Ne Zha 2 not teach us? A．Stay brave when facing difficulties. B．Fight for what is right. C．Value friendship. D．Do things carefully. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了电影《哪吒2》的成功及其精彩剧情，讲述了哪吒和敖丙在经历“天劫”后失去肉身、灵魂面临危险的故事，同时展现了影片的视觉特效和深刻的人生哲理。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The exciting film Ne Zha 2, shown on January 29, 2025”可知电影上映时间是2025年1月29日。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第一段“The exciting film Ne Zha 2…it continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from the first movie.”可推知“it”指代的是前文提到的电影《哪吒2》。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“The movie is a wonder for the eyes. It begins with exciting scenes. The most unforgettable part is the final fight. The fast-paced fighting and amazing special effects (特效) leave a strong impression.”可知电影因其精彩场景和特效而成为视觉盛宴。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties, fight for what is right, and value friendship.”可知电影没有教导“做事要小心”这一道理。故选D。 Passage 4 Narrator: There was once a fisherman who lived in a small house by the sea with his wife. One day, something very special happened. Scene One [The fisherman’s hut.] Fisherman: An amazing thing happened when I went fishing today! I caught a little golden fish. It could speak It promised me whatever I wanted if I set it tree. Wife: At last, fortune smiles upon us! What did you wish for? Fisherman: Well... I felt sorry for the fish, so I just put it back into the sea. Narrator: His wife was very angry and made him find the fish. Scene Two [By the sea.] Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you there? Golden fish: Hello, kind fisherman. What’s the matter? Fisherman: My wife was very angry because I didn’t make a wish. We need a new pot. Please give us one! Narrator:    The golden fish said yes, and it went back into the water. Scene Three [The fisherman’s hut.] Narrator: Back home, the fisherman found a new pot outside the house. Fisherman: Look, a new pot! Wife: You fool! Can’t you see we need a new house instead? Go back again and ask for one! Scene Four [By the sea.] Fisherman: Little golden fish, are you still there? Golden fish: Hello again, kind fisherman. Fisherman: My wife wants a new house! Can you help me please? Narrator: Again, the golden fish granted his wish. Scene Five [The fisherman’s hut.] Narrator: The fisherman went back home. But his house was now big and beautiful. Fisherman: Wow! Our house looks amazing! Wife: The house is nice, but I want to be rich tool Go back and ask for money! 1．Where did the fisherman meet the golden fish? A．By the sea. B．In the fisherman’s hut C．In a big house D．By the lake. 2．How many times did the fisherman make a wish to the golden fish in the first four scenes. A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Four times. 3．What does “Narrator” mean in this play? A．A person in a story. B．A part of the play. C．What the characters say to one another. D．The person telling the story. 4．Why wasn’t the fisherman’s wife happy with the gifts? A．The new pot was broken. B．The golden fish didn’t understand the fisherman’s wish. C．The new house was small and ugly. D．The wife wanted more from the golden fish. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇以戏剧（剧本）形式呈现的寓言童话，主要讲述渔夫捕获会说话的金鱼，因妻子不断索要，多次向金鱼许愿的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Narrator: There was once...very special happened.”及“Scene One...Fisherman: An amazing...little golden fish.”可知，渔夫捕鱼时（在海边）遇到金鱼，后续“Scene Two [By the sea.]”也围绕海边互动，所以相遇地点是By the sea。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Scene Two...Fisherman: My wife was very angry...Please give us one!”、“Scene Four...Fisherman: My wife wants...help me please?”可知，在前四幕中，第一幕渔夫放了金鱼没许愿，第二幕许愿要新锅，第四幕许愿要新房子，共两次许愿。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据剧本中Narrator负责叙述背景、推进情节的作用可知，在剧本里，Narrator是讲述故事、串联场景的角色，即“The person telling the story”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Wife: At last...did you wish for?”、“Wife: You fool...and ask for one!”及“Wife: The house is...ask for money!” 可知，渔夫妻子先后要新锅、新房子、金钱，不满足已得礼物，想要更多。故选D。 Passage 5 Ne Zha 2: The Demon Child Rises Language: Chinese Running time: 2 hours and 23 minutes Price: Weekdays: ¥40     ¥20 (children under 6) Weekends: ¥50     ¥25 (children under 6) Movie Overview: The story goes on from the first part, Ne Zha and his friend Ao Bing are back. After going through a lot in the first film, they now face new challenges. Key figures: Ne Zha: The son of the general soldier of Chentangguan. He is playful and always makes trouble, but he has a good heart. Ao Bing: Ne Zha’s friend, a brave dragon prince with a strong sense of justice. He has special powers like controlling water and ice. Taiyi Zhenren: Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s master. He is an important guide on their growth path. 1．What language is spoken in the movie? A．Japanese. B．French. C．Chinese. D．English. 2．How long does the movie last? A．60 minutes. B．90 minutes. C．123 minutes. D．143 minutes. 3．How much does it cost a mother and her 5-year-old daughter to watch the movie on Saturday? A．¥40. B．¥60. C．¥50. D．¥75. 4．How many characters are mentioned in this poster? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 5．Which magazine may this poster probably come from? A．Total Film. B．Fashion. C．New Scientist. D．Outside. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Language: Chinese”可知，电影是中文的，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Running time: 2 hours and 23 minutes”可知，电影时长2小时23分钟，即143分钟。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Weekends: ¥50 ¥25 (children under 6)”可知，周六正常票价50元，6岁以下儿童25元，所以一位母亲和她5岁的女儿在周六去看这部电影需要花费75元。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Key figures”下的介绍可知，主要介绍了3位角色，故选C。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》的相关信息，所以可能在电影的相关杂志上看到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 6 Ne Zha 2 is a smash hit! On February 7, it became the world’s highest-grossing (票房最高的) movie in a single market (单一市场). This happened just one day after it topped the Chinese box office (票房). Many loved the movie so much that they could hardly wait to see the third one in the series. “Don’t make me wait another five years!” they said online. One exciting scene follows another. They keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The story is also about the characters. “Each character has their own story,” Jiaozi explained. He doesn’t like the idea of thinking in black and white. The most touching character is Shen Gongbao. He is much more than the “bad guy” he looks like. All these make Ne Zha 2 a movie well worth watching. But there are more than just these, aren’t there? What else in the movie has left a deep impression (印象) on you? The message goes a step further: “Everyone has the chance to become great.” Director Jiaozi said, “I don’t want to make quick money from it.” He has stayed true to himself and put his best effort into his work. But “staying true” doesn’t mean changing nothing. New creations can have fresh ideas without losing the best part of the series. For example, in the first movie, Ne Zha shouted, “I’m the master of my own fate (命运)!” 1．When did Ne Zha 2 become the world’s highest-grossing movie in a single market? A．On February 6. B．On February 7. C．On February 8. D．On February 9. 2．What do many people hope to do after watching Ne Zha 2? A．To watch the first Ne Zha movie again. B．To see the third movie in the Ne Zha series soon. C．To meet the director Jiaozi in person. D．To have a toy of Ne Zha. 3．Why does the movie keep the audience on the edge of their seats? A．Because the tickets are very expensive. B．Because the theater is very crowded. C．Because one exciting scene follows another. D．Because the story is very long. 4．Why is Shen Gongbao considered the most touching character? A．Because he has the most screen-time. B．Because he looks very handsome. C．Because he is a pure “bad guy” with no other features. D．Because he has a more complex and deeper side than just being a “bad guy”. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．An introduction to the high box-office of Ne Zha 2. B．The popularity of the Ne Zha movie series. C．The reasons why Ne Zha 2 is a successful movie and the director’s attitude towards creation. D．The comparison between Ne Zha 2 and the first Ne Zha movie. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了《哪吒2》成为全球单一市场票房最高电影的成功表现，分析了其受欢迎的原因，并阐述了导演饺子坚持创新与品质并重的创作理念。 1．细节理解题。根据“On February 7, it became the world’s highest-grossing (票房最高的) movie in a single market (单一市场).”可知，《哪吒2》在2月7日成为单一市场票房最高的电影。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Many loved the movie so much that they could hardly wait to see the third one in the series.”可知许多观众希望尽快看到该系列的第三部电影。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“One exciting scene follows another. They keep the audience on the edge of their seats.”可知电影一个接一个的精彩场景让观众保持紧张兴奋的状态。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“The most touching character is Shen Gongbao. He is much more than the ‘bad guy’ he looks like.”可知申公豹这个角色之所以感人是因为他不仅仅是表面上的“坏人”，由此可知他还有更复杂和深沉的内心，而不仅仅是个“坏人”。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。全文介绍了《哪吒2》的成功表现、受欢迎原因、角色塑造特点以及导演的创作理念，因此C选项最能概括文章主旨。故选C。 话题3 解决争论 Passage 1 The bell rang, and I rushed to the library for Writing Club. Miss Lisa, our leader, announced that we would share our stories with a critique partner. I knew the meaning of “critique” — giving helpful feedback. My partner was Penny. I handed her my story, nervous about my spelling and grammar. Penny seemed worried, too, as she gave me her story. I read it and was amazed—it was a heartwarming tale about a stray dog named Sunny who saved a family from a flood. “Wow, great story,” I told her. “I don’t have any suggestions. It’s perfect!” “Yours too,” she said quietly in an unclear way. She didn’t even look at me as she passed mine back. “OK, everyone, our time is up for today,” said Miss Lisa. “See you next week!” Penny looked relieved. She jumped up and caught her backpack and hurried out of the library. I noticed a book under the table. It must have fallen out of Penny’s bag. The title was Sunny the Brave. I read the description on the back: In this heartwarming tale, a dog named Sunny finds a home after saving a family from a devastating flood. That sounded to be heard. It was just like Penny’s story! It was longer, with some different words, but the scenes were exactly the same. I couldn’t believe it. Penny had copied this idea! Outside of the school, I noticed Penny sitting on a bench. I walked over. Penny’s shoulders were slumped. She was crying! All of a sudden, I wasn’t angry any more. I remembered that my job as her critique partner was to give helpful feedback, not to make her feel bad. But what should I say? “I thought I would love writing club, but I’m terrible at it,” she said. “I never have a single idea for a story.” “What if we worked on a story together?” “Well, I have ideas, but my sentences aren’t always the best. I wish I could write perfectly like you do,” I said. “I’d rather have ideas than write perfect sentences,” Penny said. “I did have one new idea,” I said. “What if we worked on a story together? I bet we could come up with something great.” “Can we do that?” she asked. She looked hopeful. “Let’s talk to Miss Lisa,” I said. “She loves it when writers are creative.” “Maybe we can write about two friends,” she said. “And one has a big problem.” “And they work together to solve it,” I added. “And everything ends up better than they could have imagined,” she said. “Now that’s a great idea!” I said. 1．What does the underlined word “relieved” mean in Paragraph 5? A．Nervous. B．Relaxed C．Confident. D．Worried. 2．Why wasn’t I angry any more when seeing Penny was crying? A．Because I wanted to talk to Miss Lisa. B．Because I was afraid of the dog Sunny. C．Because I was worried about Penny’s writing. D．Because I wanted to give her helpful feedback. 3．What is the best title for this story? A．A Perfect Story B．Sunny the Brave C．Writing Club Activities D．The Power of Friendship 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在写作俱乐部中，发现搭档Penny抄袭了一本书的故事，但最终选择帮助Penny，并提议一起创作一个故事。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第5段“Penny looked relieved. She jumped up and caught her backpack and hurried out of the library.”可知，Penny看起来松了一口气。她跳起来抓起背包，匆匆离开了图书馆。可推知“relieved”在这里表示Penny感到放松，因为她完成了任务。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第10段“All of a sudden, I wasn’t angry any more. I remembered that my job as her critique partner was to give helpful feedback, not to make her feel bad.”可知，作者不再生气了是因为其工作是提供有用的反馈，而不是让她感到难过。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。本文主要讲了作者在写作俱乐部中，发现搭档Penny抄袭了一本书，最终主人公和Penny决定一起创作一个关于两个朋友共同解决问题的故事，体现了友谊的力量。故选D。 Passage 2 Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you meet. If your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids from the minute their kids are born. Most parents will do this as long as they live. Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship with your parents.   Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV by yourself, ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading together. Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug (拥抱) a card, or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy. Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job. 1．Which of the following can’t help you build a strong relationship with your parents? A．Spending time together. B．Being kind. C．Doing your best at whatever you do. D．Playing computer games or watching TV alone. 2．Your parents will be unhappy if you ________. A．clean up your room without being asked B．fight with your brothers or sisters C．try your best to do something D．give them a hug 3．The underlined part “they’re doing a good job” in the passage means? A．they make you become a good kid B．they work hard C．they are perfected D．they do well in their office work 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了与父母建立牢固关系的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Spend time together.”、“Be kind.”以及“Do your best at whatever you do.”可知，共度时光、为人善良以及无论做什么都要全力以赴可以帮助与父母建立牢固的关系，选项D“独自玩电脑游戏或看电视”不符合题意。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy.”可知，如果你试着不和你的兄弟姐妹打架，你的父母会很高兴的。故可推知，和兄弟姐妹打架，你的父母会不高兴的。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job. ”可知，他们很高兴看到你变成了一个好孩子，因为他们让你成为了一个好孩子。故选A。 Passage 3 Tom always lived for grades. He was always interested in books and ideas. Why should he care about people? They only made fun of him. They were jealous (妒忌的) because he was so smart, or so he thought. It seemed that Tom knew everything—except one thing. He didn’t know how to get along with other people. He made his parents believe that school was a waste of time, so he began home schooling with special teachers. He dreamed of being the youngest person to enter university, and he sent letters to famous professors (教授) to see if it was possible. One day, the doorbell rang. When Tom opened the door, there was his idol—Professor Rosen. Tom was so excited that he could hardly speak. The two talked for a long time, exchanging ideas. The professor was surprised at what this young boy knew. “Tom, tell me about your friends. What do you do for fun?” the professor wanted to know. There was silence as Tom realised that he didn’t really have any friends. “Well, I don’t have time for all that. I’m too busy with my studies,” he said. “That’s a problem, Tom. You have to learn that the world is not just filled with ideas. It’s filled with people. And you have to remember to be what you are ... a boy. Boys need to have fun.” The professor talked a bit more and then said, “I have to go, but I have a test for you. In this box, there are three things. I want you to learn how to use them. It is not very simple and you’ll need another person to help you. Experiment and learn how to use them, and I’ll be back in a week to see how you’re doing. Then, I’ll have another test for you.” The professor left and Tom opened the box. Inside were two baseball gloves and a ball. He tried on a glove and picked up the ball, looking at the other glove with a bright smile … 1．What does the underlined word “it” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Attending university early. B．Writing letters. C．Studying at home. 2．What do Professor Rosen’s words mean in Paragraph 5? A．It’s important for Tom to remember what he’s learnt. B．It’s necessary for Tom to realize what his problem is. C．It’s helpful for Tom to know the differences among people. 3．Why did Professor Rosen set the first test for Tom according to the text? A．To improve Tom’s testing skills. B．To check Tom’s language level. C．To encourage Tom to make friends. 4．What will Tom probably do next according to the text? A．Work much harder on his studies. B．Go out to play baseball with someone. C．Give the box back to Professor Rosen. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一心只追求成绩、沉迷于书本和知识而不懂得如何与人相处的汤姆，在遇到自己的偶像罗森教授后，教授通过给他布置一项需要他人协助完成的测试，让他意识到自己的问题并引导他学会与人交往的故事。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第2段“He dreamed of being the youngest person to enter university, and he sent letters to famous professors (教授) to see if it was possible.”可知，“it”指代的是前文提到的“being the youngest person to enter university”，也就是“早早进入大学”这件事。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第5段“That’s a problem, Tom. You have to learn that the world is not just filled with ideas. It’s filled with people. And you have to remember to be what you are ... a boy. Boys need to have fun.”可知，罗森教授的话是想让汤姆意识到他的问题在于只关注思想知识，而忽略了与人交往，没有意识到世界上还有人，没有像个孩子一样去玩耍。所以罗森教授的话意味着汤姆有必要意识到他的问题是什么。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第6段“I want you to learn how to use them. It is not very simple and you’ll need another person to help you. Experiment and learn how to use them, and I’ll be back in a week to see how you’re doing.”结合汤姆没有朋友的情况可知，教授让汤姆学会使用需要另一个人帮助的东西，是为了鼓励汤姆去结交朋友，通过与人合作来完成测试。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Inside were two baseball gloves and a ball. He tried on a glove and picked up the ball, looking at the other glove with a bright smile …”可知，汤姆看到另一个手套时露出了明亮的笑容，这暗示他可能打算找人一起打棒球。故选B。 Passage 4 The kids in the class used to be afraid of Harry because he was really impolite. For example, he pushed other kids in line and said, “Get out of the way and let me in front.” One day, a new kid called Ethan came to the class. He was short and thin with short red hair. When the teacher wasn’t looking, Harry made faces at Ethan and some kids laughed. Ethan was in front of Harry in the line. Again Harry pushed Ethan in line, saying “Let me in front.” But Ethan just smiled at Harry and said “ ▲ ”. Harry’s face went red—he was very angry. Kids never said such a word directly (直接地) to him. But he could do nothing because the teacher was looking. Later, one day, when Ethan went to the classroom, Harry snatched (抢夺) his pencil. But Ethan just smiled and said, “You can have it. This is my sister’s. She likes pink but I don’t.” When the kids laughed, Harry’s face went red again. After lunchtime, Ethan went to play soccer and he could stop every ball very well. Ethan kicked the ball to Harry and asked him to stop it, but Harry couldn’t stop it and fell over in the mud (泥土). The kids laughed but Ethan didn’t. Instead, he taught Harry how to stop the ball well. After that, Harry and Ethan became friends. Now, no one is afraid of Harry, because Ethan showed Harry how to be a friend. 1．Which of the followings might Harry use to do? A．Fight with kids. B．Help kids out. C．Cheer up kids. D．Depend on kids. 2．What word can we put in the “ ▲ ” in Paragraph Two? A．No. B．OK. C．Sorry. D．Please. 3．Why did Harry and Ethan become friends at last? A．Because the teacher asked them to do so. B．Because Ethan was so afraid of Harry. C．Because Ethan helped Harry play soccer. D．Because Harry controlled Ethan later. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Laugh at kids when teachers don’t look. B．Be close to some strong classmates. C．Don’t make friends with impolite people. D．Good friends make each other better. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了粗鲁的哈利在伊森的帮助下变得不再粗鲁，并和他成为好朋友的事情。 1．推理判断题。根据“The kids in the class used to be afraid of Harry because he was really impolite.”可知，班上的孩子们都害怕很没有礼貌的哈利，可见他很粗鲁，所以哈利可能会和孩子们们打架。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Harry’s face went red—he was very angry. Kids never said such a word directly to him.”可知，哈利很生气，从没有人直接对他这么说话，推测伊森果断地拒绝了他。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Instead, he taught Harry how to stop the ball well. After that, Harry and Ethan became friends.”可知，哈利和伊森最后成为好朋友是因为伊森帮助哈利踢足球。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“he taught Harry how to stop the ball well. After that, Harry and Ethan became friends.”和“Now, no one is afraid of Harry, Ethan showed Harry how to be a friend”可知，伊森教哈利踢球，向他展示如何做一个朋友，让别人不再害怕哈利，所以好朋友让彼此变得更好。故选D。 Passage 5 “I don’t like my parents. They always tell me I should do this, and should not do that.” says Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the same problem? Why do children think parents are unfriendly? One of the biggest things is that when someone is a parent, he or she likes worrying. They worry about everything about you from the time you were born. They worry about the friends you make, the food you eat, how much sleep you get. All these things are parts of your life. They want you to grow up healthily and happily. It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Call them when you have to stay somewhere else late. Take responsibility (责任) for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them. Most of all, try to think about why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need your help. 1．At the beginning of the passage, the writer uses Zhang Hua’ s words to ______. A．find the answers B．surprise the readers C．show the writer’s idea D．lead to the topic 2．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about______. A．what your school life is like B．how to be kind to parents C．why parents worry about you D．how much you love your parents 3．Which of the following can be put in ______? A．Please think it over. B．Parents always only think about you. C．So what can you do for these problems? D．How can you make your parents care about you? 4．According to the writer, if you break the school rules, you should ______. A．ask parents for help B．call friends to help you C．tell teachers the truth D．think about it by yourself 5．What’s the passage mainly about? A．Parents’ love. B．Zhang Hua’s family rules. C．How to be good with parents. D．How to take responsibility. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了孩子与父母之间产生矛盾的原因，并提出了改善亲子关系的建议。 1．推理判断题。根据“Do you have the same problem? Why do children think parents are unfriendly?”可推知，作者用张华的话是为了引出话题（lead to the topic）。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据“One of the biggest things is that when someone is a parent, he or she likes worrying…They want you to grow up healthily and happily.”可知，本段主要说明父母担忧孩子的原因。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据空缺处后文“It’s easier than you think…Talk about your ideas with them.”可知，此处应提出解决问题的建议。根据文章第3段“Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing…Take responsibility…”可推知，空缺处应为“如何解决这些问题”（So what can you do for these problems?）。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Take responsibility for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them.”可推知，若违反校规，应主动承担责任并向父母求助（ask parents for help）。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕亲子矛盾的原因和解决方法展开。根据“Talk about your ideas with them”和“try to think about why your parents do this”可推知，主题是“如何与父母相处”（How to be good with parents）。故选C。 Passage 6 Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟). Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go somewhere to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter. Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try! 1．Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you ________. A．don’t get to them often B．write a letter to them C．don’t speak to them politely D．express yourself well 2．What are good ways to bridge the generation gap? ①Don’t argue with your parents.  ②Try to reach a compromise.  ③Talk about your values.   ④Always agree with your parents. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③④ D．①②④ 3．The underlined phrase “cool off ” in the passage means “________”. A．calm down B．stay away from C．come down D．put off 4．How can you reach a compromise with your parents according to the passage? A．Have a talk with them often. B．Keep away from them. C．Agree with them all the time. D．Show respect to them. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Generation Gap B．Show Love and Respect to Children C．Good Ways to Bridge the Generation Gap D．Serious Problems in Families Today 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了如何消除父母与孩子之间的代沟问题，并提供了具体的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them.”可推知，不礼貌地说话会导致父母不考虑你的想法。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章内容，消除代沟的建议包括：①不要与父母争吵（第二段“Don’t argue with your parents”）；②尝试达成和解（第三段“Try to reach a compromise”）；③谈论你的价值观（第四段“Talk about your values”）。而“④总是同意父母的观点”并未提及，且与和解（compromise）矛盾。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry.”以及“Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.”可推知，“cool off”意为“冷静下来”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.”可推知，与父母达成和解的方式是表现出尊重。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要围绕消除代沟的具体方法展开，如避免争吵、达成妥协、交流价值观等。因此，“消除代沟的好方法”是最佳标题。故选C。 话题4 文化差异 Passage 1 Paper cutting has been popular in China for a long time. People in the northern part of China are good at making paper cutting. Paper cutting shows wishes for wealth, health and happiness. There are different kinds of paper cutting designs (图案). Now I’d like to show you how to make paper cutting. What You Need ★Pieces of paper with different colors    ★A pencil or a pen ★A knife        ★A pair of scissors How to make paper cutting ★Choose a design: Decide on the design you like. ★Prepare your paper: For paper cutting, you may use yellow, blue, red and so on. But no color is better than red. ★Draw the design: Use a pencil or a pen to draw the design on the paper. ★Cutting skills: Use scissors or a knife according to the shape of your design. ★Start cutting: Cut along the lines of your design carefully. Remember not to cut your fingers. Paper cutting plays an important part in Chinese culture. It is not only beautiful but also very useful. On festivals, people stick beautiful paper cutting on the windows, walls and doors to bring them good luck. 1．People in ________ may be good at making paper cutting. A．Guangdong B．Shaanxi C．Xizang D．Hubei 2．How many kinds of things do we need to make paper cutting? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．There are six steps for us to make paper cutting. B．There is no need to draw the design on the paper. C．Paper cutting is of great importance in Chinese culture. D．Paper cutting only shows people’s wishes for happiness. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国剪纸艺术的流行程度、寓意、种类，以及如何制作剪纸，强调了剪纸在中国文化中的重要地位。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“People in the northern part of China are good at making paper cutting.”可知，中国北方的人擅长剪纸。选项中只有B选项“Shaanxi（陕西）”属于中国北方地区，而A选项“Guangdong（广东）”、C选项“Xizang（西藏）”和D选项“Hubei（湖北）”则不属于典型意义上的北方地区。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“What You Need”部分提到的“★Pieces of paper with different colors ★A pencil or a pen★A knife ★A pair of scissors”可知，制作剪纸需要四种物品：不同颜色的纸、铅笔或钢笔、刀和剪刀。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Paper cutting plays an important part in Chinese culture.”可知，剪纸在中国文化中占有重要地位。A选项错误，因为制作剪纸只有五个步骤；B选项错误，因为需要先在纸上画出图案；D选项错误，因为剪纸不仅表达对幸福的祝愿，还表达对财富和健康的祝愿。故选C。 Passage 2 China has lots of intangible cultural heritages of humanity (人类非物质文化遗产). In recent years, a number of them have been well known around the world. Here are three of them. Paper Cutting (2009) With a long history of over 1,500 years, paper cutting has been very popular among the Chinese people. The first paper cutting appeared in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The initiation (开始) and spread of paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese rural festivals. People put paper-cuts on walls, windows, and doors. The Twenty-four Solar Terms (2016)  They are called the fifth great invention of China. They were created by the ancient Chinese people about 2,100 years ago. They show the relationship between the climate and agriculture (农业). And they play an important role in Chinese agricultural production and daily life. The Spring Festival (2024)  On December 4th, the Spring Festival, a time for family reunion and tradition, was successfully added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. We’re proud as it shows the world our rich customs. Let’s pass them on! 1．Which is the latest one to be listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity? A．Paper cutting. B．The Twenty-four Solar Terms. C．The Spring Festival. 2．Which is TRUE according to the text? A．The Spring Festival appeared about 2,000 years ago. B．The Twenty-four Solar Terms were created to predict the weather. C．Paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese rural festivals. 3．In which part of the newspaper can we read the text? A．Culture. B．Music. C．Science. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲了中国三项人类非物质文化遗产，分别是2009年入选的剪纸、2016年入选的二十四节气和2024年入选的春节，并简述了它们的相关情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“Paper Cutting (2009)”“The Twenty-four Solar Terms (2016)”“The Spring Festival (2024)”可知，春节是最新被列入人类非物质文化遗产的项目。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The initiation and spread of paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese rural festivals.”可知，剪纸与中国农村节日关系密切。故选C。 3．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国的三项人类非物质文化遗产——剪纸、二十四节气和春节，均属于文化范畴。因此我们可能在报纸的文化版块读到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 3 The Maori arrived in New Zealand from Polynesian (波利尼西亚) islands about a thousand years ago. They were the first people to live in New Zealand. In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in New Zealand. At that time, the population of the Maori was maybe 250,000 in New Zealand. Over the next one hundred years, wars and disease killed many Maori people. By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 40,000 Maori people left. During this time, the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans. Many of them were afraid that they might lose their traditions and language too, but this did not happen. Today the Maori population is increasing. There are about 500,000 Maori people in New Zealand. Most live like other New Zealanders, but they are keeping the Maori language and traditions alive. There are now Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in the Maori language. Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are 25 years old or younger. Maori culture is also alive and well. At the center of Maori culture is the “marae”. This is a special place for ceremonies and meetings. Today the number of marae in New Zealand is increasing. Many of the new marae are in the cities. Now people in the cities can meet and learn about their Maori traditions. Today most New Zealand cities have Maori festivals each year. Among festival activities are competitions in speaking, dancing and singing. Children practice for months. Then all the Maori in the area arrive to watch the competitions and see who wins. The Maori have gone through hard times. Today they live a comfortable, modern life. They keep their cultural traditions alive, because they have passed and are passing them on to their children. 1．How do the Maori keep their traditions alive? a. Increase the number of marae. b. Move to the center of New Zealand. c. Set up Maori radio and TV stations. d. Teach in the Maori language in many schools. e. Hold competitions in speaking, dancing and singing. A．bcde B．abcd C．abde D．acde 2．Which of the following chart is right according to the passage? A．B．C．D． 3．What’s the theme of the passage? A．Art. B．Culture. C．Travel. D．Technology. 4．What would be the best structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了毛利人从古到今的发展历程。 1．细节理解题。根据“Today the Maori population is increasing…There are now Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in the Maori language.”以及“Today most New Zealand cities have Maori festivals each year. Among festival activities are competitions in speaking, dancing and singing.”可知，如今，毛利人通过增加人口的数量、设立毛利电台和电视台、在许多学校用毛利语教学以及举办演讲、舞蹈和歌唱比赛来保持他们的传统。所以acde是毛利人保持传统的行为，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in New Zealand. At that time, the population of the Maori was maybe 250,000 in New Zealand.”，“By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 40,000 Maori people left.”以及“Today the Maori population is increasing. There are about 500,000 Maori people in New Zealand. ”可知，18世纪毛利人的人口是25万左右，19世纪毛利人的人口是4万左右，如今毛利人的人口是50万左右。结合图表，C选项符合语境。故选C。 3．细节理解题。通读全文，本文主要讲述了毛利人从古到今的发展历程以及他们是如何保持和传承自己的文化，与文化相关，故选B。 4．篇章结构题。分析文章内容可知，第一、二两段介绍毛利人古时的情况，第三、四、五段介绍毛利人现在的情况，第六段进行总结。故选C。 Passage 4 Every year, the Miss Universe (环球小姐) Competition catches people’s eyes. In the competition, ladies from different countries around the world will surprise all people with their beauty and confidence. One interesting part of the competition is the costume (服装) show. The ladies can show the culture of their countries through fashion by wearing amazing costumes on the stage of the world. Miss Denmark Look! Here comes Miss Denmark! You can see a dragon on her head. The creative dragon hat looks fantastic! In Danish stories, a dragon lives under the sea. It stands for the strength and courage of the people. Miss Myanmar This costume on her back looks like a tree. The golden color of the tree looks so bright that when she comes out from behind the curtain (帘子), all people are too excited to say a word. The costume stands for the“virtue tree (功德树)” of Myanmar. People always give money away in temples to show their kindness in her country. Miss Brazil The blue macaws (金刚鹦鹉) stand out in this costume. You can see three macaws on her back. One shows its body above her head, the other two are behind her two arms. Miss Brazil hopes people can protect the birds, because they are in great danger now. 1．What does Miss Denmark want to show? A．The strength and courage of the people. B．The kindness of the people. C．The courage and power of the people. D．The danger of the people. 2．What does Miss Myanmar’s clothes look like? A．A dragon. B．A tree. C．A macaw. D．A bird. 3．According to the passage, who calls on people to save the birds in danger? A．Nobody. B．Miss Denmark. C．Miss Myanmar. D．Miss Brazil. 4．Where do you think we may find the passage? A．In a story book. B．In a comic book (漫画). C．In a newspaper. D．In a science fiction. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了环球小姐比赛中一些展示国家文化的服装。 1．细节理解题。根据“Here comes Miss Denmark! You can see a dragon on her head... It stands for the strength and courage of the people.”可知，丹麦小姐头上的龙代表着人民的力量和勇气。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“This costume on her back looks like a tree.”可知，缅甸小姐的服装看起来像一棵树。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Miss Brazil hopes people can protect the birds, because they are in great danger now.”可知，巴西小姐希望人们能够保护金刚鹦鹉，因为它们现在处于极大的危险之中。故选D。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了环球小姐比赛中一些展示国家文化的服装，我们可能在报纸上看到本文。故选C。 Passage 5 Wang Qiuyuan, Jiangsu This year, we celebrated the Dragon-boat Festival holiday in May. It is one of the traditional festivals in China. So would you like to share something about the public holidays, especially the __▲__ of them in your country? Add a comment here.                                                          Liu Jiayue, Singapore We have 11 public holidays every year. Holidays like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and Deepavali have two days off, while others have one day off. Take Deepavali as an example. It is the Hindu Festival of Lights. It celebrates the success of light over darkness and good over evil. People in Singapore are from many different cultures. This way, they can learn more about each other. Larry House, UK In England, there are usually eight bank holidays each year. The holidays have this name because at first, only banks had those days off. They were soon seen as national holidays, too. Some are set to mark important days, such as Christmas. Others may celebrate old traditions in England. For example, we celebrate the beginning of summer and the efforts (努力) of workers on May Day. Jaehyun, South Korea A lot of holidays in South Korea are also celebrated worldwide, such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve. But there’s a special holiday, called Chuseok, and it takes place around September each year. It’s a festival about collecting food grown on farms and family getting together. We get to eat half-moon-shaped treats, songpyeon, a kind of rice cake and believe it symbolizes happiness and togetherness.Reply 1．Which word can be put into in Wang Qiuyuan’s post? A．meaning B．date C．activities 2．What is special about Singapore’s public holidays according to Liu Jiayue? A．Every holiday lasts for two days. B．They help people learn about different cultures. C．The three festival mentioned are less important. 3．Why are some UK holidays called “bank holidays”? A．They celebrate the history of banks. B．Banks were the first to have these days off. C．People visit banks during these holidays. 4．Which holiday is similar to Mid-Autumn Festival? A．Deepavali. B．May Day. C．Chuseok. 5．In which column can you probably find the posts? A．Travel. B．Education. C．Culture. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是不同国家的人在社交平台分享各自国家公共假期的相关内容，涉及新加坡、英国、韩国等的假期情况，体现不同国家假期的文化内涵。 1．推理判断题。王沁园提到端午节等传统节日，询问分享公共假期相关内容，结合下文其他国家分享假期的意义（如新加坡假期助于了解不同文化、英国假期纪念重要日子等），这里填入“meaning（意义）”合适，是问假期的意义。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据刘佳悦的分享“People in Singapore are from many different cultures. This way, they can learn more about each other.”可知，新加坡公共假期的特别之处是帮助人们了解不同文化。A选项“每个假期持续两天”，文中说有的假期两天、有的一天，A项错误；C选项“提到的三个节日不重要”文中未提及。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据Larry House的分享“The holidays have this name because at first, only banks had those days off.”可知，英国一些假期叫“bank holidays”是因为银行最先在这些日子休息。故选B。 4．推理判断题。中秋节是家庭团聚、与传统文化相关的节日，根据“It’s a festival about collecting food grown on farms and family getting together. ”可知，韩国的Chuseok是关于收获农场食物和家庭团聚的节日，二者相似。故选C。 5．推理判断题。文章围绕不同国家公共假期的文化意义、传统等展开，属于文化范畴，所以可能在“Culture（文化）”栏目找到这些帖子。故选C。 Passage 6 ①How do you deal with your baby teeth? Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child’s baby teeth fall out. ②After a child loses his baby tooth in Greece, he makes a wish for a strong and healthy adult tooth while throwing his broken baby tooth onto the roof (屋顶). He tries to throw the tooth as straight as possible, hoping that a straight strong tooth will grow in its place. Children in China and Singapore also follow the same practice. ③But this isn’t the only way the fallen tooth is treated around the world. In parts of Africa, children throw lost upper (上面的) teeth on the roof and bury (埋) lost lower teeth in the ground. But in East Asia, it’s the opposite: lower teeth go on the roof and upper teeth are buried or hidden under the bed. In some mid-eastern countries such as Iraq and Egypt, kids are encouraged to throw their teeth up towards the sky. ④But do you know one of the most common ways to deal with it? Kids give the tooth to a mouse to make the adult tooth as strong as the mouse’s. They usually make a wish or sing a song during the ceremony. This happens in many places like Mexico, Russia, and New Zealand. ⑤In fact, kids in Argentina leave their tooth in a glass for a magical mouse who will bring a treasure while they sleep. In France and Switzerland, there’s a La Petit Souris (little mouse) that takes the thrown-away baby teeth for money or candy. In South Africa, the tooth is left in a slipper for the “tooth mouse”, who leaves a gift behind. How interesting it is! ⑥This is not all. In some places, the tooth is often kept at home and in some others, it is just thrown away. In modern times, parents are also storing their children’s baby teeth to keep stem cells (干细胞) for some medical research later in life. 1．To draw readers’ attention, the writer started the passage by ________. A．listing the facts. B．asking a question C．giving an example D．showing a reason 2．What are Chinese kids supposed to do with their fallen teeth? A．Hide them under the bed. B．Throw them into the air. C．Throw them onto the roof. D．Bury them in the ground. 3．A kid hid his lost upper tooth under the bed, he probably comes from ________. A．Korea B．Africa C．France D．Russia 4．Kids in Mexico offer the fallen tooth to a mouse to ________. A．have candy in return B．get a magical skill C．feed the hungry mouse D．expect a strong tooth 5．What’s the correct structure of the passage? A．B．C．D． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了不同文化中儿童处理脱落乳牙的特殊习俗。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第①段“How do you deal with your baby teeth?”可知，作者以提问的方式开头，吸引读者注意力。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第②段“Children in China and Singapore also follow the same practice.”以及前文提到的希腊习俗“throw his broken baby tooth onto the roof”可知，希腊孩子会将乳牙扔到屋顶，中国和新加坡也有同样的习俗。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第③段“In East Asia…upper teeth are buried or hidden under the bed.”可知，东亚国家的孩子会将上牙藏在床下，韩国符合东亚范围。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第④段“Kids give the tooth to a mouse to make the adult tooth as strong as the mouse’s.”可知，墨西哥的孩子将牙齿交给老鼠，希望新牙像老鼠的牙齿一样坚固。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。文章结构为：①引入主题→②希腊、中国等习俗→③非洲、东亚等地习俗→④老鼠相关的习俗→⑤阿根廷、法国等地的老鼠习俗→⑥现代处理方式。即文章①引出话题，②③④⑤⑥分别从不同地区、不同文化出发介绍处理儿童掉落乳牙的不同习俗。故选C。 话题5 沟通 Passage 1 Macie Semrau, a 6-year-old girl from Eliot, Maine, seldom missed school. So, when she refused to even get dressed one day, her mother decided to allow her to stay home with her father Kyle and her 4-year-old brother Caleb. The family would later be very thankful that the little girl refused to leave after she found her father passed out (昏倒) in the basement. After returning from his night work, Kyle was feeling light-headed. He told his wife Kate that he would stay with their children for the day. He finally made his way to the basement. Macie paid attention to her father’s condition when she heard him shouting, and she and Caleb went to have a look. Macie found her 37-year-old father was about to lose awareness. She asked him for his phone’s passcode so she could unlock it. After opening his phone, she found the local police department’s number and called the police. The police were floored by Macie’s decision-making and her ability to stay calm. The little girl listed the family’s address while explaining that her father was in trouble. In the meantime, Caleb comforted his father. Thanks to Macie and Caleb, he was sent to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, where he required four liters of oxygen and spent three days recovering. “I’m very lucky, because of my daughter and son and the police’s response,” said Kyle. “It was quick,” he added, mentioning that the police arrived just in two minutes thanks to Macie’s call. “It was unbelievable. I was in tears myself,” he said. The Eliot Police Department also praised the young girl for her quick thinking and strong awareness. Eliot Police Chief praised the couple for teaching their children about awareness of their surroundings as well as communication skills. Can your child open your phone and call the police? If not, now it’s the time for them to learn. 1．What do we know about Macie from paragraph 1? A．She was late for class regularly. B．She went to school almost every day. C．She enjoyed staying home with her father. D．She liked to play with her brother at home. 2．What did Macie think of first to help her father? A．How to call for help with her father’s phone. B．How to give emergency treatment to her father. C．How to send her father to hospital with her brother. D．How to get her father’s phone to connect to the Internet. 3．We can infer that parents had better teach their kids to ________. A．fit in with new surroundings B．show off their communication skills C．remember the police’s phone number D．learn some practical life skills earlier 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了6岁女孩Macie在父亲突发昏倒时冷静应对，通过解锁父亲手机拨打报警电话成功救父的故事，并强调了培养儿童应急能力的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Macie Semrau, a 6-year-old girl from Eliot, Maine, seldom missed school.”可知，来自缅因州埃利奥特的6岁女孩Macie Semrau很少缺课，即Macie几乎每天上学。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“...she and Caleb went to have a look. She asked him for his phone’s passcode so she could unlock it. After opening his phone, she found the local police department’s number and called the police.”可知，她向父亲索要手机密码解锁后，找到当地警方电话并报警，由此可知Macie首先想到用父亲的手机求助。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Eliot Police Chief praised the couple for teaching their children about awareness of their surroundings as well as communication skills.”及末句“If not, now it’s the time for them to learn.”可知，警长称赞这对夫妇教会孩子环境意识和沟通技能；若孩子不会，现在就该学习。由此可推知，家长应尽早让孩子掌握实用生活技能。故选D。 Passage 2 Mei stood outside her grandpa’s room. Her mother, Lina, had always told her not to go inside because it was “too dusty.” But today, while Lina was at work, Mei decided to open the door. Inside, she saw a wooden box with “China 1987” written on it. Mei opened it and found an old Leica camera. It was dusty but looked like it could still work. Mei’s hands shook as she held it. She remembered seeing this camera in old photos—her grandfather had been a famous photographer (摄影师) in Beijing before moving to Canada. Suddenly, she heard a voice. “Mei! What are you doing?” Mei turned and dropped the camera. Lina stood in the doorway, her face pale. She held the door so hard that her fingers turned white. “Mom, I…” Mei tried to explain, but the words stuck in her throat. “Why did you hide this? Grandpa was a photographer You always said he sold electronics.” Lina’s voice turned cold. “He left our family for his art. Your grandma worked two jobs while he took photos of storms. Photography isn’t a real job.” She quickly put the camera back and closed the box. “You should try your best to become a doctor, not wasting time on hobbies.” Mei felt tears in her eyes. “But Dad supports my photography He says…” “Your father is optimistic. He dreams too much.” Lina stopped. She walked out, leaving Mei alone. That night, Mei couldn’t sleep. She remembered her grandpa’s words: “Find the light in the dark, mei mei.” At 2 a.m., she quietly went to the living room. The TV was on, and Lina was asleep on the sofa with a medical book on her leg. Mei took the camera, pointed it at Lina, and pressed the button. The flash woke Lina up. “Mei? What…” Lina looked at the camera, then softened. Mei handed her the photo. It showed Lina with messy hair, but her face looked peaceful in the dark light. “You look happy here,” Mei said. “Not like working at the hospital.” She knelt beside Lina. “Mom, I’ll study hard. But can I also learn photography? Grandpa’s camera…it connects us. Let me show you my world through it.” Lina was silent for a long time. Then she reached into her pocket and pulled out an old photo—young Lina, smiling behind the Leica, her father’s arm around her. “Okay,” she whispered. 1．What does the underlined word “optimistic” mean? A．cheerful B．hopeful C．careless D．worried 2．What can we infer from the passage? A．Mei wanted to be a photographer like her grandfather. B．Mei’s grandma didn’t think photography was a real job. C．There were some unknown family photos in the old camera. D．Lina changed her idea after seeing the photo Mei took of her. 3．What is the best title for this story? A．Light in the Dark B．The Secret Room C．A Broken Camera D．Grandpa’s Hidden Past 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲了梅发现了爷爷的旧相机，由此与母亲莉娜在摄影问题上产生冲突，但梅通过给莉娜拍照，最终说服她同意自己学习摄影，化解了母女间的隔阂。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Your father is optimistic. He dreams too much.”可知，“optimistic”在这里指的是充满梦想、抱有希望的。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Lina looked at the camera, then softened.”以及“Okay,” she whispered. 可知，Lina在看到Mei给她拍的照片后态度软化并最终同意了Mei学习摄影，改变了自己的想法。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Find the light in the dark, mei mei.”并通读全文可知，整个故事中Mei通过摄影这一方式打破母女间的隔阂、找到家庭中温暖的“光”。故选A。 Passage 3 Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends: “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friend is simply acquaintances (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, at work, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. The second kind of friend could also be called “guest friends”. They are not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. They will correct you when you’ re wrong, and though they may not be perfect, they at least will always care about you, and can not do anything bad to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest, and best friends. We should value all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 1．If you and David are neighbors and classmates, and do things together, but don’t share your feelings, you are “________”. A．pest friends B．guest friends C．best friends D．not friends 2．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ________. A．how to make a best friend B．how to learn from your best friends C．what a “best friend” is D．what a best friend can do for you 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．pest friends are important than guest friends B．we miss our pest friends when we’ re not with them C．a best friend can not do anything bad to you D．a “pest friend” will never become your best friend 4．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A．B．C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了三种不同类型的朋友：“pest friends”(熟人)、“guest friends”(泛泛之交)和“best friends”(挚友)，并阐述了它们的特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“The second kind of friend could also be called ‘guest friends’.”和“you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel.”可知，对于guest friends我们不会分享我们内心的感受。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据“The last kind of friend, the ‘best friend’, is the one you know the deepest.”可知，本段主要介绍了什么是最好的朋友。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“they at least will always care about you, and can not do anything bad to hurt you”可知，最好的朋友不会对你做一些不好的事情。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。根据“There are three different kinds of friends: ‘pest friends’, ‘guest friends’, and ‘best friends’.”可知，文章第一段首先引出主题：有三种不同类型的朋友；第二、三和四段分别对三种朋友的特点进行了论述，最后一段进行总结，所以本文属于总分总结构。故选B。 Passage 4 Jenny, a fifth-grader, is considered one of the most popular girls in her class. She is admired not just for her looks, but for her talent for dance. Last year, she entered the school’s dance competition and won the first place, with her whole class cheering her on. Since then, she has been the center of attention. This year, however, there was a change—the competition required dancing in pairs. Jenny’s classmates held high hopes for her to win again this year. However, Jenny was uncertain about the result. She wanted to compete, but she had never danced with a partner before. As she was turned down by the boys in her class due to their lack (缺乏) of dance skills, Jenny began to feel hesitant (犹豫) about entering the competition. She finally turned to her close friend Carl, whom she had known since first grade. Lacking confidence in his dancing abilities, Carl was hesitant at first. But Jenny insisted. He finally agreed to join her. Jenny was happy. However, she was still worried because she knew her class was counting on her to win. But the challenge was greater this time, as Carl was not a skilled dancer. With the competition two months away, only time would tell if they could succeed. With strong will and enough practice, Jenny believed they could improve their chances of winning. Jenny and Carl practiced a lot and worked together. At the competition, they danced amazingly well and won! When friends help each other, they can achieve anything. 1．Why is Jenny popular at school? A．She is beautiful. B．She has a gift for dance. C．She enters the most competitions. 2．Why was Jenny hesitant about entering the competition? A．She didn’t want to compete anymore.B．She was too busy with other things. C．The boys in her class refused to be her partner. 3．Who finally became Jenny’s partner? A．A boy with excellent dance skills. B．Her close friend. C．Her teacher. 4．What does the story mainly want to tell us? A．Friends help succeed. B．Believe in yourself. C．Practice makes perfect. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了朋友互助能成功。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“She is admired not just for her looks, but for her talent for dance”可知，Jenny受欢迎不仅因为外貌，更因为她的舞蹈天赋。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“She wanted to compete, but she had never danced with a partner before. As she was turned down by the boys in her class due to their lack (缺乏) of dance skills, Jenny began to feel hesitant (犹豫) about entering the competition.”可知，Jenny犹豫是因为班上男生因缺乏舞蹈技巧拒绝做她的搭档。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“she finally turned to her close friend Carl”和“he finally agreed to join her”可知，最终搭档是她的好友Carl。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“When friends help each other, they can achieve anything”可知，故事强调朋友互助能成功。故选A。 Passage 5 Mr. Green is sixty years old. He has lived in a new neighbourhood for two years. Many people in the neighbourhood said that Mr. Green was a strange old man. They didn’t like him at all. They seldom talked with the old man. Last weekend, Jenny and Amy went to visit their grandfather. They walked by Mr. Green’s house. Jenny saw Mr. Green sitting in front of his house. He was reading a newspaper. Like most of the children, Jenny was scared of the old man. Amy said Mr. Green wouldn’t hurt anyone. But Jenny still felt nervous. When Mr. Green saw Amy, he smiled happily. He said, “Hello, Amy!” Amy smiled back and talked with him. Then Mr. Green gave them some chocolates. They thanked him and left for their grandfather’s house. On the way, Jenny asked Amy, “Everyone says he is strange. But why was he so nice to us?” Amy answered, “Because a smile is contagious. When I pass by him, I always say hello to him with a smile. Then Mr. Green begins to smile back and talk to me. Now he is always friendly to me.” 根据短文内容, 选出一个最佳答案。 1．Jenny and Amy went to ________ home last weekend. A．Amy’s B．their grandfather’s C．Jenny’s D．Mr. Green’s 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Many people in the neighbourhood liked Mr. Green. B．Mr. Green has lived in the neighbourhood for two years. C．Mr. Green often helped others. D．Mr. Green often hurt people. 3．How did Jenny feel when she saw Mr. Green? A．Glad. B．Sad. C．Scared. D．Excited. 4．Why was Jenny scared of Mr. Green? A．Because he was reading a newspaper. B．Because many people said Mr. Green was old and strange. C．Because Jenny is shy. D．Because Mr. Green is kind. 5．What made Mr. Green become friendly to Amy? A．Amy’s pleasure. B．Amy’s wonderful wishes. C．Amy’s kind help to him. D．Amy’s smile. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了格林先生因邻居误解而显得孤僻，直到女孩艾米用微笑和问候打破隔阂，最终改变他人看法的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Last weekend, Jenny and Amy went to visit their grandfather.”可知，上周末珍妮和艾米去了她们祖父的家。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He has lived in a new neighbourhood for two years.”可知，格林先生已经在这个社区住了两年。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Like most of the children, Jenny was scared of the old man.”可知，珍妮看到格林先生时感到害怕。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Many people in the neighbourhood said that Mr. Green was a strange old man.”以及第二段中的“Like most of the children, Jenny was scared of the old man.”可知，珍妮害怕格林先生是因为大家都说他又老又奇怪。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Amy answered, ‘Because a smile is contagious. When I pass by him, I always say hello to him with a smile. Then Mr. Green begins to smile back and talk to me. Now he is always friendly to me.’”可知，是艾米的微笑让格林先生对她变得友好。故选D。 Passage 6 When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember well the shiny receiver in the box on the wall. I was too little to reach the telephone, but I knew that somewhere inside the wonderful telephone lived an amazing person—her name was Information Please. She could provide anybody’s number and the correct time. One day, while my mom was out, I hit my finger. It hurt a lot, but no one was home to help. Then I thought of the telephone! I pulled a small chair over, climbed up, and called Information Please. A soft voice said, “Information.” I cried about my finger, and she told me to put ice on it. After that, I called her for everything—help with geography, or homework, and even what my small pet ate. When our pet bird Petey died, I called her in tears. “Why do birds sing so beautifully and make everyone happy, only to die with their feet up at the bottom of a cage (笼子)?” I asked. She said softly, “Paul, remember there are other worlds to sing in.” Those words made me feel better. At age 9, we moved to Boston. I missed the old phone and never forgot her. Years later, when my plane stopped in Seattle, I called the operator (接线员) in my hometown for “Information Please”. To my surprise, Sally’s voice answered! I asked her to spell “fix”, just like when I was little. She laughed and told me my calls made her day—as she had no kids, she’d looked forward to talking with me. Three months later, when I called again, a different voice said Sally had died of illness. She left a message: “Tell Paul I still say there are other worlds to sing in. He’ll understand.” 1．What was Sally’s job? A．A children’s helper. B．A primary school teacher. C．A telephone operator. 2．Which words can best describe Sally? A．Patient and kind. B．Shy and truthful. C．Quiet and talented. 3．Why did Paul keep calling Sally over the years? A．He needed help with pet advice. B．He got friendship and comfort from her. C．He was lonely and needed someone to talk to. 4．What does “there are other worlds to sing in” from the passage mean? A．Birds fly to magical places when they die. B．Imagine happy places when you are sad. C．Love and happiness don’t stop with death. 5．What could be the best title for the story? A．Memories of a Childhood Pet. B．The Kind Voice on the Phone. C．Secrets of the Telephone Box. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文讲述作者童年与电话接线员Sally的故事，Sally给予作者帮助与陪伴，传递温暖与慰藉。 1．细节理解题。根据“Years later, when my plane stopped in Seattle, I called the operator (接线员) in my hometown for ‘Information Please’. To my surprise, Sally’s voice answered!”可知，Sally是一名电话接线员，故选C。 2．推理判断题。从Sally耐心回应作者关于手指受伤、作业等各种求助，以及多年后仍记得作者、给予温暖回复，可看出她有耐心且善良，故Patient and kind “有耐心且善良”符合，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“She laughed and told me my calls made her day—as she had no kids, she’d looked forward to talking with me.”可知，作者从Sally处获得友谊与慰藉，所以多年持续致电，故选B。 4．词句猜测题。结合Sally之前安慰作者宠物去世的话语，以及她去世前的留言，可理解为爱与幸福不会因死亡停止，故选C。 5．最佳标题题。文章围绕电话里Sally亲切的声音展开，讲述其给予作者的帮助与温暖，The Kind Voice on the Phone “电话里的亲切声音”最契合文章内容，故选B。 话题6 未来 Passage 1 Strange Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well There are people doing different jobs. Not only are these jobs unbelievably strange but the workers get paid a ton! Dog Food Testers Taste testing is a common job. When you think of taste testing you probably think of tasting human food but people get paid to taste dog food. These people test dog food and judge (判断) it according to things like flavor (口味), nutrition (营养), and they even judge the food by its packaging (包装). A food tester usually get around $40,000 a month. Waterslide (水滑梯) Testers A waterslide tester travels to different water parks and tests the performance of the water slides. Apart from how fun it is, a tester will also tell the waterslide company if there are any safety concerns. A tester can get around $30,000 a month. Face Feelers Face feelers test people who are using things like cleaning products on their face. They use their sensory (感官的) skills to judge the product that is being used. They are good at feeling faces. Face feelers work a few hours a day and they’re paid around $25 an hour. Line Sitters Don’t you hate it when you go somewhere and have to wait in a really, really long line? Luckily, you can pay someone to wait in line for you. Some people even make $1,500 waiting in line for someone who wants an iPhone. Line Sitters usually get paid $20, which is pretty good according to the fact that you are just standing or sitting around. 1．You can choose to be a ________ if you are interested in water games. A．dog food tester B．waterslide tester C．face feeler D．line sitter 2．How much will you get paid if you work as a face feeler for 5 hours? A．About $25. B．About $75. C．About $125. D．About $150. 3．Where can you probably find the passage? A．In a daily newspaper. B．In a science novel. C．In a medical magazine. D．In a children’s storybook. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了四种新奇且收入不菲的工作。 1．细节理解题。根据“Waterslide Testers”部分中“A waterslide tester travels to different water parks”可知，如果对水上游戏感兴趣，可以选择做水滑梯测试员的工作，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Face Feelers”部分中的“Face feelers work a few hours a day and they’re paid around $25 an hour.”可知如果工作5小时，大约可收入（5×$25=$125），故选C。 3．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了四种新奇且收入不菲的工作，我们可能在一份日报上找到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 2 Army cadet adventures A UK teenager shares his story of going through military training 穿上迷彩扛起枪，英国少年感受部队生活 The cadet force (学员部队) in the UK has a strong presence among the teenage population. It includes several organizations (机构) that provide military (军事的) training for young people. I am a British Army cadet. We go on many trips, my favorite being Annual Camp where we spend a week at an army base (基地). I love it because it’s very fun to see actual soldiers (士兵) on the base, and it has added a lot to my experiences. For example, I went up the ranks (级别) beginning as a Junior 1 Star and ending up as a senior in just a week thanks to the camp! I felt very excited before it began because I couldn’t wait to carry my rifle (步枪)! It began with three days in the field, wearing a full camo uniform (迷彩服), with green face paint, and carrying my rifle everywhere while being ordered around and shouted at all day. Many kids found it challenging when being shouted at, but I didn’t mind it because it made it easier to get the job done. After that, I spent two days doing exciting training. There was a fun time I loved when I went kayaking (划皮划艇) and ripped (撕破) my pants and everyone found it funny. I also went to Detachment, a place where we did normal cadet training and learned about the Army Cadet Force. In the future, I plan to get the Duke of Edinburgh’s award which is a task teenagers can do for their resumes (简历). It includes things like physical activity and volunteering work to complete it. This is useful to do with the cadets as it’s much cheaper than with schools. The Army Cadet Force is a strong and respectful community that teaches young adults useful life lessons. Arav Sharma, 13, Jack Hunt School, Peterborough, UK Choose the answer: 1．What made the author enjoy the Annual Camp? a. Seeing real soldiers on the base. b. Taking part in physical training. c. Going camping with new friends. d. Having a chance to carry a rifle. A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd 2．What did the author think about being shouted at in the cadet force? A．He felt it helped get the work done faster. B．He was angry about being shouted at. C．He found it challenging. D．He liked following orders. 3．Why does the author find the Army Cadet Force useful? A．It provides free educational resources. B．It offers opportunities for international travel. C．It teaches young adults useful life lessons. D．It focuses on teenagers’ physical fitness. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一位英国13岁少年分享他作为学员部队成员的经历，包括在军营的训练生活和他从中获得的成长与感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“I love it because it’s very fun to see actual soldiers on the base”，“I couldn’t wait to carry my rifle”和“doing exciting training”可知，作者喜欢Annual Camp的原因包括：a. 看到真正的士兵，b. 参与体能训练，d. 拿步枪的体验。没有提到和新朋友一起露营。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“Many kids found it challenging when being shouted at, but I didn’t mind it because it made it easier to get the job done.”可知，作者认为被喊叫能让工作更快完成，说明他觉得这有帮助。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The Army Cadet Force is a strong and respectful community that teaches young adults useful life lessons.”可知，作者认为学员部队有用，是因为它教会青少年有用的人生经验。故选C。 Passage 3 Last summer, my friend Dan and I went to the town of Buñol in Spain to take part in La Tomatina. We had a/an ▲ tomato fight there! The celebrations started a week before the main event. There were food stalls, music, parades (游行) and other activities. But we only joined in the day of the fight. It was Wednesday, August 28. We arrived in the town at 9 a.m. in old clothes. Everyone was excitedly waiting for the tomato fight to begin. Some brave people tried to climb a greasy pole (涂了油的杆子). If someone could get the ham at the top, the fight would start early. The rest of us watched and sang songs to encourage them. But the pole was so slippery (滑溜溜的) that no one could get more than halfway up. Finally, the fight started at 11 a.m. Dan and I put on our goggles (护目镜) to protect our eyes. A few huge trucks slowly drove down the streets. People inside the trucks threw tomatoes out toward the crowd. Then, the trucks turned over their boxes and poured all the tomatoes onto the street. We picked them up and threw them here and there. The next hour was a total mess. Tomatoes were everywhere! They were in the air, in our hair, all around our feet and down our clothes... The fight went on for an hour. After that, the local workers hosed (用水管冲洗) us down to wash off most of the tomatoes. Dan and I kept laughing and talking about the fight. It was one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had in my life! 1．Which word can be put in the blank in the first paragraph? A．dangerous B．exciting C．awful D．delicious 2．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a. Big trucks drove down the streets.    b. Some people climbed a pole. c. Workers washed off the tomatoes.    d. People threw tomatoes everywhere. A．d-a-c-b B．a-c-d-b C．c-d-a-b D．b-a-d-c 3．Which picture can best describe the main event of La Tomatina in Spain? A．B．C． D． 4．What can we infer according to the passage? A．The writer will go to Spain again next year. B．People can have lots of fun in La Tomatina. C．People in Spain like eating tomatoes very much. D．The writer thinks people couldn’t fight in the street. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和朋友丹去年夏天前往西班牙布尼奥尔镇参加“番茄大战 (La Tomatina)”的经历：从活动前的准备、番茄大战的过程 (爬油杆、卡车运番茄、互相投掷)，到战后的冲洗，最后表达了“这是人生中最有趣的经历之一”的感受，展现了番茄大战的欢乐与热闹。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“Everyone was excitedly waiting”、最后一段“Dan and I kept laughing”以及文章最后“It was one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had in my life!”等多处描述，可以推断出这次番茄大战是“令人兴奋的”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Some brave people tried to climb a greasy pole.”可知，一些人爬油杆 (b)；根据第四段“A few huge trucks slowly drove down the streets.”可知，大卡车沿街行驶 (a)；根据第四段“We picked them up and threw them here and there.”可知，人们到处扔番茄 (d)；再根据最后一段“After that, the local workers hosed us down to wash off most of the tomatoes.”可知，工人冲洗番茄 (c)。因此，事件的正确顺序是：b-a-d-c。故选D。 3．推理判断题。番茄大战核心：人们互相投掷番茄、场面热闹混乱，选项A图描述符合番茄大战场景；其他选项，B图：西班牙斗牛，非番茄大战；C图：舞蹈，非番茄大战；D 图：足球比赛，非番茄大战。故选A。 4．推理判断题。作者详细描述了过程的兴奋，并总结为“one of the most fun experiences”，由此可以合理推断出这个节日能给人带来很多乐趣。故选B。 Passage 4 Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are amazed by Jackie Chan’s kung fu movies. Some dream of living a life out of it. But few could realize it. Matt Jane did. Jane, who is also known by his Chinese name Bailong, has been on a 25-year journey with Chinese kung fu. At 11, he watched a kung fu show called The Wheel of Life in London. Influenced by the show and Chinese kung fu movies, the young Jane had a dream deep within his heart—to become a Shaolin master. When he turned 16, he went to the Shaolin temple in Henan Province to learn the ancient martial art (武术). “We used to get up at five every morning, climb a mountain, cool down on our hands and knees, and spend hours doing headstands,” said Jane. Most people may find the strict lifestyle difficult, but it brought Jane a great deal of pleasure. “We didn’t have access to (接触到) a lot of things, but we were a very happy group of people. The idea of family was really powerful because we were able to encourage each other to train and push forward, which I didn’t have much of in the UK where I grew up,” said Jane. “During my four-and-a-half-year stay in China, I experienced many different things, the learning process and the morals (道德) which I would then continue into my life, which I continue to do until today,” said Jane. After living in China for almost five years, Jane, then 21, became the first and only non-Chinese Shaolin fighter to join The Wheel of Life kung fu show, the very same show he watched as an 11-year-old boy. In 2009, Jane decided to return to London and started his kung fu school, called Temple, in London. Jane remained focused on his love for kung fu and led traditional training that lasted 8 to 10 hours a day. The hard work paid off. Jane’s students progressed rapidly and were invited to perform and tour across the UK. 1．Jane started his dream to be a Shaolin master at the age of ________. A．11 B．16 C．21 D．25 2．Jane found pleasure from the strict lifestyle in Shaolin temple because ________. A．he could communicate with his family B．he was good at different kinds of sports C．he got the power from the idea of family D．he had received much training in the UK before 3．What can we know from the passage? A．Jane’s students made much progress with his help. B．Jane was the first and only non-Chinese Shaolin fighter. C．It took Jane 25 years to learn Chinese kung fu in China. D．Jane started his kung fu school in 2008. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Steps to Be a Shaolin Fighter B．Deeper into Kung Fu Movies C．The Idea of Family in Kung Fu D．Life Journey from a Kung Fu Dream 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Matt Jane受中国功夫电影和功夫表演影响，从小怀揣成为少林大师的梦想，历经多年在中国的艰苦训练，最终实现梦想并回伦敦开办功夫学校的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“At 11, he watched a kung fu show called The Wheel of Life in London. Influenced by the show and Chinese kung fu movies, the young Jane had a dream deep within his heart—to become a Shaolin master.”可知，Jane在11岁时受功夫表演和电影影响，开始梦想成为少林大师。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Most people may find the strict lifestyle difficult, but it brought Jane a great deal of pleasure. ‘We didn’t have access to a lot of things, but we were a very happy group of people. The idea of family was really powerful because we were able to encourage each other to train and push forward...’”可知，Jane从少林寺严格的生活方式中找到乐趣是因为“家庭观念”带来的力量，大家相互鼓励训练。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The hard work paid off. Jane’s students progressed rapidly and were invited to perform and tour across the UK.”可知，Jane的学生在他的帮助下取得了很大进步。A选项正确。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要讲述了Jane从11岁受功夫表演启发，到中国学习少林功夫，最终实现梦想并回伦敦开办功夫学校的完整人生旅程。D选项“Life Journey from a Kung Fu Dream”最能概括全文主旨。故选D。 Passage 5 The Internet is often used to buy and sell products, pay bills, and communicate with people. But how safe is it when you use the Internet? Our magazine Interactions asked some Internet users about their experiences. Linda, 29, nurse: I pay all my bills online. One day, I received an email from my bank. It told me that someone was trying to take out money from my account (账号), so I should email my password (密码) to the “bank manager”. I felt something was wrong, so I called my bank and asked about the email. The bank said they never sent it. I realized that someone tried to cheat (欺骗) me of my money. I’ll continue paying my bills this way, but I’ll be more careful. Emily, 22, office worker: I was at work, and I sent an email to a friend of mine. I was telling her about my problems with Mark, the manager. A few minutes later, a friend of Mark’s came over to my desk. He said, “So you think Mark is too strict?” My face was red. I chose the wrong name on my address list. It was my own fault, so I’ll look over my emails more carefully before I click “Send” next time. Thomas, 21, university student: I love the Internet! I look up lots of information online. I often buy things on the websites—furniture, clothes, CDs, even foods. I have also sold some of my things on the Internet. I only use the websites I trust and I’ve never had a safety problem. 1．Where is the passage taken from? A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A magazine. D．A history book. 2．Linda probably got the email from a person who ________. A．refused to lend money to her B．asked about her experiences C．sold things to her on the websites D．tried to cheat her of her money 3．The underlined word “fault” in Paragraph 3 means “________”. A．project B．mistake C．advantage D．plan 4．Who shared enjoyable experiences according to the passage? A．Linda. B．Emily. C．Mark. D．Thomas. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Internet: How Safe Is It? B．The Bank: How Useful Is It? C．The Website: How cheap Is It? D．The Magazine: How Amazing Is It? 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，通过Linda、Emily、Thomas三位用户的上网经历，探讨互联网使用的安全性，展现不同场景下的网络安全问题与经验。 1．推理判断题。根据“Our magazine Interactions asked some Internet users about their experiences.”可知，文章来自杂志，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Linda…I realized that someone tried to cheat (欺骗) me of my money.”可知，发邮件的人试图骗她的钱，故选D 。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Emily…I chose the wrong name on my address list. It was my own fault”可知，“fault”指“错误”，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Thomas…I love the Internet!…I’ve never had a safety problem.”可知，Thomas分享了愉快的上网经历，故选D。 5．最佳标题题。本文围绕“互联网使用的安全性”展开，通过用户经历探讨该话题，最佳标题为“The Internet: How Safe Is It?”，故选A。 Passage 6 In August 2024, Yao Miao made history as the first Chinese woman to win the OCC (about 50 km) race at the famous UTMB（环勃朗峰超级越野赛). This added to her earlier success in 2018, when she also became the first Chinese woman to win the CCC (about 100 km) race at the UTMB． The UTMB is one of the world’s most well-known trail running events, taking place every year around the beautiful Mont Blanc, covering parts of France, Italy, and Switzerland. In 2024, Yao completed a 57-km course with a total elevation gain (总爬升高度) of 3,500 meters. “I started off a bit slowly, but after 20 km, I felt stronger, especially on the downhill. It’s all about speed control— knowing when to save energy and when to push hard,” Yao explained. Yao’s love for running began in her childhood in the countryside of Guizhou. Her school was four kilometers away from home, and she walked to school every day. Growing up in the mountains made her strong. This helped her later when she became a runner. In 2012, the 16-year-old girl was chosen by the local sports school, starting her formal (正式的) training. In 2019, Yao was chosen to join the Hubei provincial team as a professional marathon runner. She was later accepted into Central China Normal University in 2020. Balancing professional training with her studies, Yao trained in Yunnan and ran about 30 km a day. In her free time, she took online courses. Though she didn’t have much time to explore the school, Yao said, “When I have time, I will fully enjoy it.”$