期末复习之选词填空15篇（期末热点话题）-2025-2026学年九年级英语上学期期末复习（牛津上海版）

期末复习之选词填空15篇 （期末考试热点话题） 本资料共15篇专题训练，从上到下按照难度分层训练 题号 难度 知识点 1 较易 其他著名人物,记叙文 2 较易 合作与交流,说明文 3 较易 健康与运动,说明文 4 较易 家庭关系,家人和亲人,记叙文 5 较易 政治/政策,新闻报道 6 适中 身体部位,健康饮食,方法/策略,说明文 7 适中 科学技术,说明文 8 适中 个人经历,朋友,记叙文 9 适中 城市,中华文化,说明文 10 适中 教育,发明与创造,科学技术 11 适中 其他节日,科普知识 12 适中 人与动植物,常见动物,宠物 13 适中 科普知识 14 较难 游戏 15 较难 食物,科普知识 Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can be used only once. (将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)        A．full  B．recognized  C． strength  D．struggle  E. named Dafne Almazán, from Mexico, was a gifted child. She learned to read and write—without help—by the age of 3, finished high school by 10, became the youngest psychologist in the world at 15, and completed an advanced degree from Harvard University by 18. These accomplishments are so impressive that Forbes magazine 1 her one of the 50 most powerful women in Mexico. According to the magazine, her 2 lies in her ability to inspire others, such as the students at the CEDAT institute for gifted children in Mexico City. At CEDAT, Almazán teaches Mandarin and psychology. Her passion for teaching is important because gifted children sometimes 3 to fit in. If this happens, they may not reach their 4 potential. She hopes to inspire these children to make Mexico a better place.        A．charge  B．candle  C． curious  D．ambition  E. complained Canadian Ann Makosinski says she started inventing simple things when she was a young child. Her hobby quickly became a passion. Before she reached her teens, for example, she won a prize at a local science fair for a radio that used heat from a 5 for its power source. When Makosinski’s friends in the Philippines 6 that they couldn’t do homework because there was not enough light to study after dark, she wanted to help. She invented a flashlight that uses body heat as a source of power: Hold it and the heat from your hand makes it light up. Her design won a prize at the Google Science Fair just before her 16th birthday. Makosinski’s 7 is to bring the flashlight to market so it can help people all over the world. She’s also coming up with new inventions such as a cup that uses the heat from tea or coffee to 8 a phone. 【答案】1．E 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．E 7．D 8．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了墨西哥天才儿童Dafne Almazán的卓越成就及其致力于帮助天才儿童发挥潜能的事迹，并讲述了加拿大年轻发明家Ann Makosinski的发明历程及其用发明帮助他人的故事。 1．句意：这些成就如此令人印象深刻，以至于《福布斯》杂志将她评为墨西哥最具影响力的50位女性之一。根据“These accomplishments are so impressive that Forbes magazine...her one of the 50 most powerful women in Mexico.”可知，空格处缺少动词，且此处表示过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时，过去式named“提名，指定”符合语境，“name sb.+身份”意思是“授予某人某身份”。故填E。 2．句意：据该杂志称，她的力量在于激励他人的能力，例如在墨西哥城的天才儿童教育机构（CEDAT）中的学生们。根据“her...lies in her ability to inspire others”可知，空格处缺少名词，名词strength“力量”符合语境。故填C。 3．句意：她对教学的热情至关重要，因为天才儿童有时难以融入。根据“Her passion for teaching is important because gifted children sometimes...to fit in.”可知，空格处缺少动词，时态是一般现在时，主语“gifted children”表示复数，因此动词原形struggle“挣扎”符合语境。故填D。 4．句意：如果发生这种情况，他们可能无法发挥自己的全部潜力。根据上文以及“If this happens, they may not reach their ... potential.”可知，天才儿童有时难以融入环境，如果发生这种情况，他们可能无法发挥自己的全部潜力，因此形容词full“完全的，全部的”符合语境，用于修饰名词potential。故填A。 5．句意：例如，在她十几岁之前，她凭借一台用蜡烛热量作为能源的收音机在当地科学博览会上获奖。根据“a radio that used heat from a...”可知，空格处缺少单数可数名词，单数名词candle“蜡烛”符合语境，此处表示蜡烛发出的热量。故填B。 6．句意：当Makosinski在菲律宾的朋友们抱怨说，因为天黑后光线不足无法学习，所以做不了作业时，她就想帮忙。根据“When Makosinski’s friends in the Philippines...that they couldn’t do homework because there was not enough light to study after dark”可知，空格处缺少动词，且此处表示过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时，过去式complained“抱怨”符合语境。故填E。 7．句意：Makosinski的志向是将这种手电筒推向市场，以帮助全世界的人们。根据“Makosinski’s...is to bring the flashlight to market”可知，空格处缺少名词，名词ambition“抱负，志向”符合语境，此处表示Makosinski的志向是将这种手电筒推向市场。故填D。 8．句意：她还在不断构思新的发明，例如一种可以利用茶或咖啡的热量为手机充电的杯子。根据“a cup that uses the heat from tea or coffee to...a phone”可知，空格前的“to”是动词不定式符号，其后接动词原形，因此动词原形charge“充电”符合语境。故填A。 A．think about   B．experiments   C． result   D．worry about   E. lead Talking to human like devices can be great fun—just ask Siri to tell you a joke. But it may also 1 to problems. A recent study by scientists in the US found that human-like devices keep people from finding out normal human interaction when they feel lonely. During a series of 2 , participants were asked to write about a time when they felt lonely. Participants were then introduced to human-like products. They were also asked to 3 their phone in human-like terms. The 4 showed that the participants were happy with the comfort they got from the machines and didn’t need to find out normal human interaction. A．companies   B．important   C． talking   D．developing   E. impossible But the team also found that there were limits to how far this effect would enlarge (扩大). Researchers believe the study is 5 for people to realize how these types of products could affect their social interaction with real people. “If someone notices they are 6 more to Siri lately, maybe that has something to do with feeling lonely,” Olson said. “From that point of view, it’s necessary to be aware of it.” The study could also help 7 design products that can increase the well-being of people who feel lonely, without losing normal social interaction. “Maybe it is more about improving our relationships,” Olson said, “such as taking a break from screens and focusing on 8 your real personal connections.” 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．A 8．D 【导语】本文主要介绍类人设备对人们社交互动的影响，以及相关研究的意义。 1．句意：但它也可能导致问题。根据“But it may also…to problems”和备选词汇可知，此处考查lead to“导致”这一短语，情态动词may后用动词原形。故填E。 2．句意：在一系列实验中，参与者被要求写下他们感到孤独的时刻。根据“During a series of…”和备选词汇可知，此处需表示“实验”，a series of后接可数名词复数，experiments符合语境。故填B。 3．句意：他们还被要求用类人的术语来思考他们的手机。根据“They were also asked to…their phone in human-like terms”和备选词汇可知，此处考查think about“思考”，ask sb to do sth中to后用动词原形。故填A。 4．句意：结果显示，参与者对从机器中获得的安慰感到满意，不需要寻找正常的人际互动。根据“The…showed that…”和备选词汇可知，此处需表示“结果”，result符合语境，指代实验得出的结论。故填C。 5．句意：研究人员认为，这项研究对人们认识到这类产品如何影响他们与真人的社交互动很重要。根据“the study is…for people to realize…”和备选词汇可知，此处需表示“重要的”，important符合语境，说明研究的意义。故填B。 6．句意：如果有人注意到他们最近和Siri交流得更多了，也许这和感到孤独有关。根据“they are…more to Siri lately”和备选词汇可知，此处表示“交谈”，结合are可知用现在进行时，talking符合语境。故填C。 7．句意：这项研究还可以帮助企业设计产品，在不失去正常社交互动的情况下，提升孤独人群的幸福感。根据“help…design products”和备选词汇可知，此处需表示“企业”，companies符合语境，指设计产品的主体。故填A。 8．句意：比如暂时离开屏幕，专注于发展你真正的人际关系。根据“focusing on…your real personal connections”和备选词汇可知，此处表示 “发展”，focus on后接动名词形式，developing符合语境。故填D。 将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。 A．last        B．nature        C． points        D．spend        E. take Hiking is a good way to exercise. Most people choose to hike in the countryside, in forests or through the mountains. They like to be close to 1 while getting in some healthy exercise at the same time. Would you like to go on a hike for your next vacation? Before you start, there are some 2 you have to know: A hike can 3 a few hours or weeks. If you are a beginner, you should start with a hike that you can finish in one day. As you get stronger, you can go on overnight hikes. Later, you can go on longer hikes, which may 4 for days or weeks. A．alone       B．idea       C． other       D．safe      E. safety For 5 , hikers should hike with others. You should have one or more friends with you. However, if you decide to be 6 , you’d better let someone know where you are going and when you will return. It is also a good 7 to carry a map. It is necessary to take a backpack. You can carry food, clothing and 8 things on your back in a pack. Back-packers can stay for many days in places where there is no food available to buy. 【答案】1．nature 2．points 3．take 4．last 5．safety 6．alone 7．idea 8．other 【导语】本文主要介绍了徒步旅行这一锻炼方式，涵盖人们选择徒步的环境、徒步时长的建议，以及徒步过程中的安全注意事项。 1．句意：他们喜欢在进行健康锻炼的同时亲近自然。根据“Most people choose to hike in the countryside, in forests or through the mountains.”可知，徒步地点是乡村、森林等自然环境，be close to后接名词，根据备选词可知nature符合语境。故填nature。 2．句意：在开始之前，有一些要点你需要了解。some后接可数名词复数或不可数名词，根据备选词可知points契合“需要了解的内容”这一语境。故填points。 3．句意：一次徒步可能会花费几个小时或几周。根据句意和备选词可知，此处缺少谓语动词，take可以表示“花费时间”，符合语境。故填take。 4．句意：之后，你可以进行更长的徒步，这可能会持续数天或数周。根据句意和备选词可知，此处考查“last for”固定短语，表示“持续”。故填last。 5．句意：为了安全，徒步者应该和其他人一起徒步。根据“hikers should hike with others”可知，是安全问题，for后接名词表目的，备选词中safety表示“安全”符合语境。故填safety。 6．句意：然而，如果你决定独自前往，你最好让别人知道你要去哪里以及何时返回。根据“you’d better let someone know where you are going and when you will return”可知，是要独自出行。备选词中alone，表示“独自”，符合语境。故填alone。 7．句意：携带地图也是一个好主意。根据句意和备选词可知，此处是说“一个好主意”，idea符合语境。故填idea。 8．句意：你可以在背包里装上食物、衣物和其他东西。“things”前接形容词修饰，根据备选词可知，other符合“除食物、衣物外的物品”这一语境。故填other。 Complete the following passage with the words in the box. (将下列单词填入空格) A   A．behavior       B．mad         C． refused       D．argued       E. modern My relationship with my mother changed after I went to college. When I was at home, we 1 about many things, for example, wearing makeup and talking on the phone. One time, before a big party, she 2 to let me leave the house. She thought my makeup was too heavy. I had to wash my face before I went to the party. I was the only girl without makeup, and I was so 3 . And when I talked to my friends on the phone, my mum always shouted to tell me to hang up, and the person I was talking to could hear her. Her 4 always made me upset. B     A．close to      B．completely        C． tradition        D．patience       E. advice But after a few months at college, I changed myself 5 . I met new people. I started learning about history, politics, and the world. I didn’t have the time or 6 for long phone conversations. I stopped caring so much about things like makeup. I once went to a party with no makeup on, but I felt fine. I just laughed about it. My new way of thinking brought me 7 my mother. Now, I talk to my mother almost every day. We get along quite well. We go to movies together and read the same books. I tell her about my problems and she gives me good 8 . Last month, my mother helped me through a bad time. She is an amazing person. I know that now. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．D 7．A 8．E 【导语】本文主要讲述了“我”上大学后与母亲关系的变化。 1．句意：当我在家的时候，我们为很多事情争吵，比如化妆和打电话。根据“for example, wearing makeup and talking on the phone”及语境可知，此处指因为化妆和打电话这些事情而争吵，argued“争吵”符合语境。故填D。 2．句意：有一次，在一个大型聚会前，她拒绝让我离开家。根据“She thought my makeup was too heavy. I had to wash my face before I went to the party.”可知，妈妈认为妆太浓，所以拒绝“我”出门，refused“拒绝”符合语境。故填C。 3．句意：我是唯一一个不化妆的女孩，我气疯了。根据“I was the only girl without makeup”可知，其他女孩都化妆，只有“我”不化，所以“我”很生气，mad“生气的”符合语境。故填B。 4．句意：她的行为总是让我心烦意乱。根据“And when I talked to my friends on the phone, my mum always shouted to tell me to hang up, and the person I was talking to could hear her.”可知，妈妈在“我”打电话时大声让“我”挂电话，这种行为让“我”心烦，behavior“行为”符合语境。故填A。 5．句意：但在大学待了几个月后，我完全改变了自己。根据“I met new people. I started learning about history, politics, and the world.”可知，“我”遇到了新朋友，开始学习新知识，所以是完全改变了自己，completely“完全地”符合语境。故填B。 6．句意：我没有时间也没有耐心进行长时间的电话交谈。根据“for long phone conversations”可知，此处指没有耐心进行长时间电话交谈，patience“耐心”符合语境。故填D。 7．句意：我的新思维方式让我和妈妈亲近起来。根据“Now, I talk to my mother almost every day. We get along quite well.”可知，现在“我”和母亲相处得很好，说明新思维方式让“我”和妈妈亲近了，close to“接近，靠近”符合语境。故填A。 8．句意：我告诉她我的问题，她给我很好的建议。根据“I tell her about my problems”可知，“我”告诉妈妈问题，妈妈会给“我”建议，advice“建议”符合语境。故填E。 Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once. A．challenge   B．promised   C． deal with   D．political   E. expect Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the US on November 5th, 2024, beating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, 78, faces the 1 of healing a divided nation. After winning the election, he gave a speech and 2 to help the nation. “We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly,” he said. “We are going to help our country heal.” Key problems dividing the country include immigration, reproductive rights (生育权), and the highest inflation (通货膨胀) in forty years. Trump also must 3 the growing divide between Democrats and Republicans. This divide is so serious that people often choose where to live based on their 4 views. A．raised   B．cut   C． differences   D．wonder   E. warn The economy remains a top problem for Americans. Many people are worried about rising living costs, taxes, housing prices and lower incomes. Trump has decided to 5 government spending, add tariffs (关税) and reduce taxes. However, experts 6 that these actions could increase inflation. Trump also challenges with reproductive rights and immigration. Exit polls (选后民调) showed big 7 between men and women, with most women supporting Harris. Trump’s plans to deport undocumented immigrants have 8 heated discussions. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．E 7．C 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了2024年美国总统大选结果，唐纳德·特朗普当选为第47任美国总统，并阐述了其面临的挑战、政策计划以及选后民调显示的一些分歧。 1．句意：78岁的特朗普面临着治愈一个分裂的国家的挑战。根据“healing a divided nation”及备选词汇可知此处表示面临挑战，challenge“挑战”，名词，符合语境，故选A。 2．句意：赢得选举后，他发表了演讲并承诺要帮助这个国家。根据“to help the nation”及备选词汇可知此处表示承诺要帮助国家，promise“承诺”，动词，根据“gave”可知句子时态为一般过去时，动词用过去式。故选B。 3．句意：特朗普还必须处理民主党和共和党之间日益扩大的分歧。根据“the growing divide between Democrats and Republicans”及备选词汇可知此处表示处理分歧，deal with“处理”，动词短语，情态动词must后跟动词原形。故选C。 4．句意：这种分歧非常严重，以至于人们经常根据他们的政治观点选择居住的地方。根据“people often choose where to live based on their...views”及备选词汇可知此处表示根据政治观点选择居住地，political“政治的”，形容词，修饰名词views。故选D。 5．句意：特朗普已决定削减政府开支，增加关税并减税。根据“add tariffs (关税) and reduce taxes”及备选词汇可知此处表示削减政府开支，cut“削减”，动词，decide to do sth.“决定做某事”，动词不定式作宾语，故选B。 6．句意：然而，专家警告说，这些行动可能会加剧通货膨胀。根据“these actions could increase inflation”及备选词汇可知此处表示专家警告，warn“警告”，动词，句子时态为一般现在时，主语experts为复数，动词用原形，故选E。 7．句意：选后民调显示，男女之间存在巨大分歧，大多数女性支持哈里斯。根据“between men and women, with most women supporting Harris”及备选词汇可知此处表示男女之间存在巨大分歧，difference“分歧”，名词，此处应用复数形式表示泛指。故选C。 8．句意：特朗普驱逐非法移民的计划引发了热烈的讨论。根据“heated discussions”及备选词汇可知此处表示引发了热烈的讨论，raise“引发”，动词，此处应用过去分词形式与has构成现在完成时。故选A。 Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be used only once. (选择正确的单词填空，使短文完整通顺，请用 AB 等编号表示) A．best     B．better     C． clean      D．worst      E. reduce Do you have good teeth? We brush our teeth to keep them 1 and healthy. In fact, having good eating habits is also helpful for the health of our teeth! Eating too many sweets is the 2 thing you can do to your teeth. When you eat candies, for example, the bacteria in your mouth will produce some acids. These acids can damage your teeth and cause you to have tooth decay (蛀牙). You can try eating sugar-free snacks instead of sugary ones. Chewing xylitol gum (木糖醇口香糖), for example, can 3 the bacteria in your mouth. More or less, eating leaves food debris on your teeth. If you chew more while eating, the friction between your mouth and tongue will help to   4 clear out the food debris. A．smell         B．create        C． feel         D．idea         E. smile People often chew more when they eat high-fiber (高纤维的) foods, such as cabbage. When they eat low-fiber foods, such as white bread, they chew fewer times. Therefore, it’s a good idea to eat more high-fiber foods. You may think it’s okay to eat ice cubes because they’re just water. However, chewing ice can 5 tiny cracks in your teeth. These cracks can then weaken your teeth. While it may 6 good to break up ice cubes with your teeth, it’s better to let them melt in your drink. All in all, in order to have a brighter 7 , you should improve your eating habits as well as brush your teeth twice a day. Also remember to floss and make sure to visit your dentist often! 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．E 4．B 5．B 6．C 7．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了保护牙齿健康的方法，包括通过刷牙保持牙齿清洁，同时重点说明良好的饮食习惯对牙齿健康的作用——比如少吃甜食、选择无糖零食、多吃高纤维食物、避免咬冰块等，以此减少牙齿受损的可能，还提到了配合使用牙线、定期看牙医等护牙要点。 1．句意：我们刷牙是为了让牙齿保持干净且健康。根据“we brush our teeth”可知刷牙是为了保持牙齿干净，结合备选项可知形容词clean“干净的”符合语境，故选C。 2．句意：吃太多甜食是你能对你的牙齿做的最糟糕的事。根据“Eating too many sweets”可知这类行为对牙齿危害大，结合备选项可知worst “最糟糕的”符合语境，故选D。 3．句意：比如，嚼木糖醇口香糖可以减少口腔里的细菌。根据“You can try eating sugar-free snacks instead of sugary ones.”可知此处是举例说明一些对牙齿有好处的行为，结合备选项可知动词reduce“减少”符合语境，故选E。 4．句意：如果你吃饭时多咀嚼，口腔和舌头之间的摩擦会帮助更好地清理食物残渣。根据“will help”可知此处是说这种摩擦带来的好处，结合备选项可知副词better“更好地”修饰动词clear，符合语境，故选B。 5．句意：然而，咬冰块会在你的牙齿上产生细小裂纹。根据情态动词“can”可知此处应填动词原形，结合备选项可知动词create“产生”符合语境，故选B。 6．句意：虽然用牙齿咬碎冰块可能感觉不错，但最好让它们在饮品中融化。根据情态动词“may”可知此处应填动词原形，而由形容词“good”可知，此处应填系动词，结合备选项可知feel“感觉”，符合语境，故选C。 7．句意：总而言之，为了拥有更灿烂的笑容，你应该改善饮食习惯，并且每天刷牙两次。根据形容词“brighter”可知此处应填名词，由“you should improve your eating habits as well as brush yours teeth twice a day.”并结合备选项可知，smile“微笑”，符合语境，故选E。   将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。 AI Technology: A Helpful Partner A．design  B．powerful  C． present  D．reliable  E. organize Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer just a feature in science fiction movies. It is becoming a feature of our daily lives, changing how we live, work, and learn. Many people question the real use of AI. They question if it is safe or 1 . However, AI has already proven to be a 2 tool. For example, some smart apps can light your path home at night and also lighten your workload by helping you 3 your schedule. In schools, AI systems can 4 information in fun, new ways. More importantly, they can present each student with exercises that fit their personal level, making learning more efficient. A．right  B．discoveries  C． already  D．benefits  E. adjust Doctors use AI to cross-check patient data, helping to cross off diseases from the list of possibilities much faster. This can lead to earlier 5 of illnesses. Like any powerful tool, we must be 6 in our use of AI, ensuring it doesn’t create unfairness. The just thing to do is to teach everyone about its 7 and risks. The future of AI is not to replace humans, but to 8 its wrongs through careful design and to become a right and helpful partner for all of us. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．E 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．D 8．E 【导语】本文讨论了AI技术，谈论它的好处、应用和注意事项。 1．句意：他们质疑它是否安全或可靠。根据“They question if it is safe or...”可知，此处是在质疑人工智能的安全性与可靠性，备选词reliable“可靠的”符合语境，作表语，故选D。 2．句意：然而，人工智能已经被证明是一个强大的工具。根据“However, AI has already proven to be a...tool.”以及语境可知，此处指人工智能是一个强大的工具，备选词powerful“强大的”符合语境，作定语，故选B。 3．句意：例如，一些智能应用程序可以在晚上照亮你回家的路，也可以通过帮助你安排日程来减轻你的工作量。根据“helping you...your schedule”可知，此处指帮助安排日程，备选词organize“组织，安排”符合语境，help sb do sth“帮助某人做某事”，所以此处用动词原形，故选E。 4．句意：在学校里，人工智能系统可以用有趣的新方式呈现信息。根据“AI systems can...information in fun, new ways.”以及语境可知，此处指呈现信息，备选词present“呈现”符合语境，情态动词can后接动词原形，故选C。 5．句意：这有助于实现疾病的早期发现。根据“Doctors use AI to cross-check patient data, helping to cross diseases off the list of possibilities much faster.”可知，此处指更早地发现疾病，备选词discoveries“发现”符合语境，此处用名词复数形式泛指类别，故选B。 6．句意：像任何强大的工具一样，我们必须正确使用人工智能，确保它不会造成不公平。根据“we must be...in our use of AI, ensuring it doesn’t create unfairness.”可知，此处指正确使用人工智能，备选词right“正确的”符合语境，作表语，故选A。 7．句意：正确的做法是让每个人都了解它的好处和风险。根据“The just thing to do is to teach everyone about its...and risks.”以及语境可知，此处指了解人工智能的好处和风险，备选词benefits“好处”符合语境，此处用名词复数形式，故选D。 8．句意：人工智能的未来不是取代人类，而是通过精心设计调整错误，成为我们所有人的正确和有益的合作伙伴。根据“its wrongs through careful design”可知，此处指纠正错误，备选词adjust“调整”符合题意，设空处前是不定式符号to，接动词原形。故选E。 A．besides  B．rest  C． except for  D．surprised  E. order Last Monday, I planned to go to the library with my best friend Lily. We agreed to meet at 9 a.m. near the school gate. 1 my notebook, I took everything I needed—my library card, pencil case, and even a bottle of water. But when I arrived, Lily wasn’t there. I waited for 20 minutes and felt a little worried. Then she ran to me, looking 2 . “I forgot to set my alarm clock this morning!” she said with a smile. We laughed and walked to the library together. When we got to the library, we went to the reading area first. There were many chairs and tables, but most of them were taken by other students. The 3 of the seats were near the window, which was our favorite place. We walked over and sat down happily. Just then, the librarian came to us and asked if we wanted to 4 some books. We told her we wanted storybooks about animals, and she wrote down our requests. We were excited to wait for the new books. A．unhappy  B．result  C． rarely  D．salary  E. unlucky In the afternoon, we decided to visit Lily’s mom at her office. Her mom works in a small shop that sells beautiful crafts. We thought she would be busy, but she had time to talk to us. She told us that her 5 this month was a little higher because she worked hard. We were happy for her. But then we heard a small noise—Lily’s bag fell on the floor, and her keys dropped out. She said, “I’m so 6 today! First I forgot my alarm, now I dropped my keys!” But her mom helped her pick up the keys, so everything was okay. On our way home, we talked about our day. We thought it was a mix of good and bad things, but mostly good. We 7 have such a fun day with small surprises. At night, I wrote about this day in my diary. I wanted to remember every moment, especially the time we spent in the library and with Lily’s mom. The 8 of this day was that I felt happy, even with a few small unexpected moments. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．E 5．D 6．E 7．C 8．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了 “我” 和好朋友莉莉周一的一天经历，包括约定去图书馆时莉莉因忘记设闹钟而迟到、在图书馆找到心仪座位并预订动物故事书、下午拜访莉莉的妈妈并得知她本月薪水上涨、途中莉莉不小心掉落钥匙等小插曲，最终两人觉得这一天虽有小意外但总体开心且值得纪念。 1．句意：除了笔记本，我带上了所有需要的东西——借书证、铅笔盒，甚至一瓶水。根据“I took everything I needed—my library card, pencil case, and even a bottle of water.”可知，此处指笔记本是没带的物品，因此用except for“除……之外”。故填C。 2．句意：然后她跑向我，看起来很惊讶。根据“I forgot to set my alarm clock this morning!”可知，莉莉忘记设闹钟，她是迟到又匆忙赶来的状态，因此用surprised“惊讶的”。故填D。 3．句意：剩下的座位在窗边，那是我们最喜欢的地方。根据“There were many chairs and tables, but most of them were taken by other students.”可知，大部分的座位都被其他学生占用了，此处指剩下的座位，因此用rest“剩下的”。故填B。 4．句意：就在那时，图书管理员走过来问我们是否想预订一些书。根据“she wrote down our requests. We were excited to wait for the new books.”可知，管理员记下我们的需求，此处指预订书籍，因此用order“预订”。故填E。 5．句意：她告诉我们，因为工作努力，这个月的薪水稍微高了一些。根据“this month was a little higher because she worked hard”可知，莉莉的妈妈由于工作努力薪水提高了，因此用salary“薪水”。故填D。 6．句意：莉莉说：“我今天太倒霉了！先是忘了设闹钟，现在又掉了钥匙！”根据“First I forgot my alarm, now I dropped my keys!”可知，后文提到了莉莉遇到的两件不顺心的事情，因此用unlucky“不幸的；倒霉的”。故填E。 7．句意：我们很少有这样充满小惊喜的开心日子。根据“We thought it was a mix of good and bad things, but mostly good.”可知，此处在说“一天有好有坏，但大多数是开心的”，强调这种日子很少出现，因此用rarely“很少”。故填C。 8．句意：这一天的结果是，即使有一些小小的意外时刻，我仍然感到很开心。根据“I felt happy, even with a few small unexpected moments.”可知，这里指作者在经历一天后得出的最终感受，因此用result“结果”。故填B。 Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空限填一词，每词只能填一次) A．covers                B．attractions            C． fails                D．cities                E. whole You are thinking about your next trip. This time, you are ready for a cultural journey. Several city names have popped into your head, and bingo! Beijing it is! Our ancient capital city never 1 to win hearts with its many must-see sites. Now, there’s one more way to feel its beauty: a trip along the Beijing Central Axis (北京中轴线). In July, 2024, “Beijing Central Axis” was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产地)—China’s 59th. Several 2 along the Axis were already on the list. This time, the Axis as a(n) 3 received the honor. The Beijing Central Axis lies at the heart of the capital. From the Bell and Drum Towers to the Yongdingmen Gate, it 4 a distance of 7.8 kilometers. This makes it the world’s longest north-south central axis. A．either                B．both                C． how                D．history            E. rebuilt Beijing’s 5 as a capital city goes all the way back to the Liao and Jin Dynasties. After that, it went through another three dynasties (朝代) to become modern Beijing. The city has been 6 many times, but its design still followed the old ideas from Kaogongji in the Rites of Zhou (《礼记》). The plan says “family temples on the left and temples for gods on the right.” So the buildings on 7 side of the middle line look the same. This shows the Chinese ideas of balance and harmony. Why is the Beijing Central Axis important to the world? Well, as UNESCO says, it plays a big part in the world’s history of city planning. It has also influenced 8 other East and Southeast Asian capitals were planned. Jiang Bo, a professor at Shandong University, agrees. He calls it a masterpiece with a true Eastern charm. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．E 4．A 5．D 6．E 7．A 8．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了北京中轴线成为联合国教科文组织世界遗产地这一事件，阐述了北京中轴线的相关情况、北京作为首都的历史以及北京中轴线对世界城市规划的重要意义。 1．句意：我们的古都北京以其众多必看景点而赢得人心。“fails to do sth.”是固定搭配，表示“未能做某事”，这里说北京以其众多必看景点从未失败过赢得人心，也就是总能赢得人心，用fails符合语境。故填C。 2．句意：中轴线上的几处景点已经在这个名单上。根据前文提到北京中轴线成为世界遗产地，这里说中轴线上的几处景点已经在名单上，attractions表示“景点”，several attractions表示“几处景点”，符合文意。故填B。 3．句意：这一次，整个中轴线作为一个整体获得了这项荣誉。根据前文提到中轴线上的几处景点已经在名单上，这次是中轴线整体获得荣誉，whole表示“整个的”，as a whole表示“作为一个整体”，符合语境。故填E。 4．句意：从钟鼓楼到永定门，它覆盖了7.8公里的距离。covers有“覆盖；跨越”的意思，这里说中轴线跨越7.8公里的距离，用covers合适。故填A。 5．句意：北京作为首都城市的历史可以追溯到辽金时期。根据后文提到北京经历了多个朝代成为现代北京，这里说的是北京作为首都的历史，history表示“历史”，符合文意。故填D。 6．句意：这座城市已经被重建了很多次，但它的设计仍然遵循《礼记》中《考工记》的古老理念。根据前文提到北京经历了多个朝代，可知城市被重建了很多次，rebuilt是rebuild的过去分词，表示“重建”，这里用被动语态has been rebuilt符合语境。故填E。 7．句意：所以中线两侧的建筑看起来一样。either表示“两者中的任意一个”，on either side of表示“在……的两侧”，这里说中线两侧的建筑看起来一样，用either符合语境。故填A。 8．句意：它也影响了其他东亚和东南亚首都的规划方式。这里是一个宾语从句，how表示“如何；怎样”，引导宾语从句，在从句中作方式状语，表示影响其他东亚和东南亚首都的规划方式，用how合适。故填C。 Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once. (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次) A．details  B．hobbies  C． identifies  D．difficult  E. funny Robots are smart because they have computer brains. They can help people work in dangerous places. They can also do 1 jobs. Brine, a robot mail carrier, brings mail to a large office building in Washington, D．C．. He is one of 250 robot mail carriers in the United States. But have you ever heard about a robot teacher? Mr. Green is a fourth grade robot teacher. He has some advantages as a teacher. One advantage is that he does not forget 2 . He knows each child’s name, their parents’ names and what each child knows and needs to know. He even knows each child’s pets and 3 . Mr. Green does not make mistakes. Each child goes and tells him his name, then dials an ID number. His computer brain puts the child’s voice and number together. He 4 the information of each child. Then he starts the lesson. A．timetable  B．gently  C． repeat  D．flexible  E. relaxed Another advantage is that Mr. Green is 5 . He can adjust his behavior according to the needs of the children. If the children need more time to do their lessons, they can move switches and change the 6 . In this way they can 7 Mr. Green’s lesson over and over again. When the children do a good job, he tells them something interesting about their hobbies. At the end of the lesson the children switch Mr. Green off. The children like Mr. Green very much. They feel happy and 8 in his class. And when they make a mistake, they don’t feel upset. They have a lot of fun with a robot teacher. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．A 7．C 8．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了机器人在工作中的应用。 1．句意：它们也可以做困难的工作。根据前文“They can help people work in dangerous places.”可知，机器人能在危险环境工作，此处进一步说明其工作性质，“difficult”意为“困难的”，与“dangerous”并列，体现机器人承担人类难以完成的任务。故选D。 2．句意：一个优势是他不会忘记细节。根据后文“He knows each child’s name, their parents’ names and what each child knows and needs to know.”可知，格林先生能记住学生的各种具体信息，“details”意为“细节”，概括了姓名、家庭情况等具体内容。故选A。 3．句意：他甚至知道每个孩子的宠物和爱好。根据空格前“pets and”可知，此处需填入与“宠物”并列的名词，描述孩子的个人信息。“hobbies”意为“爱好”，符合语境，故选B。 4．句意：他识别每个孩子的信息。根据前文“His computer brain puts the child’s voice and number together.”可知，格林先生通过语音和编号匹配学生信息，“identifies”意为“识别”，准确描述了这一过程。故选C。 5．句意：另一个优势是格林先生是灵活的。根据后文“He can adjust his behavior according to the needs of the children.”可知，格林先生能根据学生需求调整行为，“flexible”意为“灵活的”，直接概括这一特点。故选D。 6．句意：如果孩子们需要更多时间做功课，他们可以移动开关并更改时间表。根据“If the children need more time to do their lessons”可知，需要更多时间意味着调整课程安排，“timetable”意为“时间表”，符合语境，故选A。 7．句意：这样他们就可以一遍又一遍地重复格林先生的课程。根据“over and over again”可知，此处表示“重复”课程，“repeat”意为“重复”，直接对应“多次学习”的需求。故选C。 8．句意：他们在他的课堂上感到快乐和放松。根据前文“The children like Mr. Green very much.”及后文“And when they make a mistake, they don’t feel upset.”可知，学生在课堂上情绪积极，“relaxed”意为“放松的”，与“happy”并列，描述学生的心理状态。故选E。 Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once. (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次) A．actually    B．directly    C． equal   D．matches    E. wastes You might think the International Day of Happiness is a day to practise positive thinking or to give thanks for the things in your life that make you happy. But there’s more behind the International Day of Happiness than you might think. It’s 1 a United Nations project which has a more serious purpose. The UN thinks happiness will only be for everyone when the people of the world are 2 . On 20 March (and also on 23 September), the centre of the sun is 3 above the Earth’s equator (赤道). Day and night last for almost the same time all over the Earth. This 4 perfectly with the idea behind the Day of Happiness. Since 2013, the Day of Happiness has been celebrated in all 193 United Nations member states. A．bases   B．light    C． produces    D．similar   E. system The idea goes back to 1972, when the King of Bhutan (不丹) said that we should measure a country’s progress by its happiness and not just how much it 5 or how much money it makes. He called it Gross National Happiness (GNH). Again, it is more than just a nice idea. Bhutan developed a 6 to measure happiness based on things like people’s health, their education, how they spend their time, where they live, and so on. People in Bhutan answer about 300 questions, and the results are compared every year to measure progress. The government uses the results and the ideas behind GNH to make decisions for the country. Other places use shorter, 7 versions of this kind of report, for example the city of Victoria in Canada and Seattle in the USA． The UN measures the happiness of different countries in the World Happiness Report. It 8 its report on social, economic and environmental well-being. The UN also sets goals for countries to achieve to increase happiness because it says happiness is a basic human right. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 6．E 7．D 8．A 【导语】本文介绍了国际幸福日的背景、目的以及如何衡量幸福。 1．句意：它实际上是联合国的一个项目，有着更严肃的目的。根据“But there’s more behind the International Day of Happiness than you might think. It’s...a United Nations project which has a more serious purpose.”可知，此处应用副词actually“事实上”来揭示事实。故选A。 2．句意：联合国认为，只有当世界上的人们平等时，幸福才会属于每个人。根据“...happiness will only be for everyone when the people of the world are...”可知，人人平等了才会感到幸福，应用形容词equal“平等的”作表语。故选C。 3．句意：在3月20日（以及9月23日），太阳的中心直接位于地球赤道的正上方。根据“the centre of the sun is...above the Earth’s equator (赤道). Day and night last for almost the same time all over the Earth.”可知，太阳直射赤道才会昼夜等长，也就是太阳的中心直接位于地球赤道的正上方，副词directly“直接地”符合语境。故选B。 4．句意：这与幸福日背后的理念完美契合。根据“Day and night last for almost the same time all over the Earth. This...perfectly with the idea behind the Day of Happiness.”可知，昼夜等长和幸福日的平等理念契合，动词matches“相配”符合语境。故选D。 5．句意：我们应该通过一个国家的幸福程度来衡量其进步，而不仅仅是它生产了多少或赚了多少钱。此处与“how much money it makes”并列，结合备选词汇可知，应表示“生产了多少东西”，动词produces“生产”符合语境。故选C。 6．句意：不丹开发了一个衡量幸福的系统，该系统基于人们的健康、教育、如何打发时间、住在哪里等等。根据“Bhutan developed a...to measure happiness”和备选词汇可知，此处指开发了一个系统来衡量幸福，a后接单数名词system“系统”。故选E。 7．句意：其他地区采用了更简短的类似报告版本，例如加拿大的维多利亚市和美国的西雅图市。根据“Other places use shorter,...versions of this kind of report”和备选词汇可知，此处指其他地方使用和不丹类似的版本，修饰名词“versions”用形容词similar“类似的”。故选D。 8．句意：句意：它基于社会、经济和环境的福祉来制定报告。base...on...“基于……”，为固定搭配。故选A。 Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once.（选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次） A．sign   B．value   C． close   D．common   E. gentle It’s no secret that people love pets. The number of cute animal videos on social media shows how much we enjoy them. While many animals can be kept as pets, the two most 1 ones are cats and dogs. Over thousands of years, both cats and dogs have become meaningful to humans, not only as friends but also as protectors. Cats were raised by humans thousands of years ago. Their 2 was to hunt rats and other small animals that spread diseases or damaged crops. This made them seen as protective animals and even a 3 of good luck. Today, people around the world celebrate International Cat Day, which is on August 8th. Its purpose is to show thanks to the love and care that cats provide us. For dog lovers, there is International Dog Day on August 26th. Dogs turned from wolves that followed humans in search of food. Over time, humans began to depend on dogs for protection at night and for help with hunting during the day. This 4 relationship earned dogs the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” A．link   B．certainly   C． Owning   D．Mixing   E. remember International Dog Day was created in 2004 by Colleen Paige. She wanted to 5 her own pet and also raise awareness about the many dogs around the world that need help and homes. Whether you prefer cats or dogs, there is a special day in August to celebrate your lovely friends. Cats and dogs have been part of human life for centuries. They can 6 bring joy, comfort, and even protection to their owners. If you don’t have a pet, consider getting one. 7 a pet not only gives an animal a loving home but also brings happiness and love to your life. Pets are more than just animals—they are part of our families. They teach us responsibility and make our lives brighter. So, whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, take some time this August to celebrate the special 8 between humans and their pets. If you’re thinking about getting a pet, adopting (领养) may be a great way to give an animal a second chance while gaining a faithful friend. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．E 6．B 7．C 8．A 【导语】本文介绍了人类与宠物（特别是猫和狗）之间的深厚情感纽带，以及为庆祝和关爱这些宠物而设立的特别日子（国际猫日和国际狗日），强调了宠物对人类生活的积极影响和作为家庭成员的重要性。 1．句意：虽然许多动物都可以作为宠物饲养，但最常见的两种是猫和狗。根据“While many animals can be kept as pets, the two most ... ones are cats and dogs.”及备选词可知，最常见的两种宠物是猫和狗，common“常见的”符合。故选D。 2．句意：它们的作用是捕猎老鼠和其他传播疾病或破坏庄稼的小动物。根据“Their ... was to hunt rats and other small animals that spread diseases or damaged crops.”及备选词可知，此处介绍猫的作用，value“作用”符合。故选B。 3．句意：这使它们被视为保护动物，甚至是好运的标志。根据“This made them seen as protective animals and even a ... of good luck.”及备选词可知，猫是好运的标志，sign“标志”符合。故选A。 4．句意：这种亲密的关系使狗获得了“人类最好的朋友”的称号。根据“This ... relationship earned dogs the title of ‘Man’s Best Friend.’”及备选词可知，此处指人和狗之间的亲密关系，close“亲密的”符合。故选C。 5．句意：她想纪念自己的宠物，同时也提高人们对世界上许多需要帮助和家的狗的认识。根据“She wanted to ... her own pet”及备选词可知，此处指纪念自己的宠物，remember“纪念”符合。故选E。 6．句意：它们肯定能给主人带来快乐、安慰，甚至保护。根据“They can ... bring joy, comfort, and even protection to their owners.”及备选词可知，此处指宠物肯定能给主人带来快乐、安慰和保护，certainly“肯定”符合。故选B。 7．句意：拥有一只宠物不仅给了动物一个充满爱的家，也给生活带来了快乐和爱。根据“... a pet not only gives an animal a loving home but also brings happiness and love to your life.”及备选词可知，此处指拥有一只宠物，owning“拥有”符合，句首首字母大写。故选C。 8．句意：所以，无论你是爱猫人士还是爱狗人士，今年8月花点时间庆祝人类和宠物之间的特殊联系吧。根据“take some time this August to celebrate the special ... between humans and their pets.”及备选词可知，此处指人类和宠物之间的特殊联系，link“联系”符合。故选A。 Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once （将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次） A．equally   B．including   C． lively   D．pick up   E. process On 14 June, Euro 2024, the men’s European Football Championship, kicked of in Germany. Many eyes were on the strikers (前锋) who scored the goals. However, the goalkeepers were 1 important. Goalkeepers are unique in football. They are the only players who are allowed to 2 the ball with their hands, but the differences don’t end there. New research has found that goalkeepers actually see the world differently from everyone else. The study got together a group of 60 people, 3 goalkeepers, outfield players and non-footballers. They then tested how quickly these people were able to tell sounds and flashes apart. They found that the goalkeepers’ brains were able to put together and 4 signal (信号) from different senses far quicker than others. A．moments   B．movements   C． natural   D．scientific   E. view The study also found that the goalkeepers were better at being able to tell where different pieces of information were coming from, This is helpful for goalkeepers, because their 5 is often blocked by other players when they need to dive for the ball without actually being able to see it. In these situations, their 6 are based on the sound of the ball being struck. It’s unclear whether this ability is a result of training, or whether it’s a 7 ability these people are born with. Further research on goalkeeper training is needed to come up with an answer to this question. However, there is 8 evidence (证据) for the idea that goalkeepers have special abilities. The study only focused on male players. More research is needed into female goalkeepers and also into other positions to test whether strikers and midfielders have similar differences in how they deal with information. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．E 5．E 6．B 7．C 8．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了虽然前锋进球备受关注，但守门员同样重要且有独特之处。接着介绍了一项关于守门员的研究，阐述了研究的对象、测试内容及发现，最后指出目前对于守门员特殊能力来源尚不明确，还需进一步研究，且研究范围有待拓展到女性守门员及其他场上位置球员。 1．句意：然而，守门员同样重要。此处需要用副词修饰“important”，表达程度。根据前文“Many eyes were on the strikers (前锋) who scored the goals.”可知，前锋受关注。而后用“However”转折，强调守门员同样重要，故选A。 2．句意：他们是唯一被允许用手触球的球员，但不同之处还不止于此。be allowed to do sth.被允许做某事，固定搭配；结合题干可知，此处应填动词原形。结合语境可知，守门员是唯一能用手怎样球的球员，这里应该是表达 “触碰；拿”。故选D。 3．句意：这项研究召集了60人，其中包括守门员、场上其他位置的球员以及非足球运动员。从后文提到的不同类型的人“goalkeepers, outfield players and non-footballers.”可知，是在列举参与研究的人员构成。故选B。 4．句意：他们发现守门员的大脑能够将来自不同感官的信号整合起来并进行处理，而且速度比其他人快得多。根据前文“They then tested how quickly these people were able to tell sounds and flashes apart.”可知，他们测试了这些人区分声音和闪光的速度有多快。此处提到大脑对信号的处理，这里应该是表达守门员大脑能整合并且“处理”信号。故选E。 5．句意：这对守门员很有帮助，因为当他们需要扑球而实际上看不到球的时候，他们的视线常常会被其他球员挡住。根据后面“is often blocked by other players when they need to dive for the ball without actually being able to see it.”可知，当他们需要扑球却看不到球时，常常被其他球员挡住。故此处说的是他们的“视线；视野”被挡住。故选E。 6．句意：在这种情况下，他们的动作依据的是球被击打的声音。根据“when they need to dive for the ball without actually being able to see it.”可知，当他们需要扑球时实际上看不到球。故需要依据声音扑球，这里说的是他们的“动作”是基于球被击打的声音。故选B。 7．句意：目前尚不清楚这种能力是训练的结果，还是这些人天生就具备的一种天赋能力。根据后文“these people are born with”可知，人们天生就有的能力。所以这里应该是说不清楚是训练所致还是一种“天生的”能力。故选C。 8．句意：不过，已有科学证据表明守门员具备特殊能力。根据“However”转折以及后面提到已有证据表明守门员有特殊能力，可知这里需要一个形容词修饰evidence，“科学的”证据比较合理。故选D。 Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。) A．introduced      B．difficult    C． win      D．including     E. simple Ancient Chinese math toys show timeless wisdom As a country strong in math, China has many folk games filled with math wisdom (智慧). You may have played many of them before. Let’s take a look at four of them. Chinese nine linked rings puzzle (九连环) The nine linked rings puzzle, also called the Chinese ring puzzle, is usually made up of nine rings connected to a handle (手柄). Players have to remove all the rings from the handle to 1 the game. An early record of this type of puzzle can be found in Strategies of the Warring States (《战国策》) from the WesternHan Dynasty (206BC-AD24). This is not a   2 game. For example, if you want to remove the ninth ring, you have to remove the third, fifth, and seventh ones first. If you start from the eighth, you won’t be able to do it. Tangram (七巧板) First popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the tangram is a puzzle made up of seven pieces of different shapes, 3 triangles (三角形), squares and parallelograms (平行四边形). For each puzzle, players need to use all the pieces to make a shape. To do it, they have to know about geometry (几何学). In the 18th century, the tangram was 4 to the West and soon became popular there. A．easier     B．at least     C． at last   D．separate     E. traditional Luban lock (鲁班锁) The Luban lock was first created by Chinese carpenter (木匠) Lu Ban 2,000 years ago. Legend (传说) has it that Lu used six wooden pieces to make a toy that looks like a lock for his son. The lock has a lot to do with solid geometry (立体几何). It’s hard to 5 the six pieces. However, it is usually 6 to unlock a Luban lock than to put it back together. Now, there are Luban locks made up of nine or more pieces. Huarong Pass (华容道) Huarong Pass is a 7 Chinese block-moving puzzle. Every block is named after a character in the book Romance of the Three Kingdoms (《三国演义》), like Cao Cao, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun. To succeed in the game, players have to move the blocks to get “Cao Cao” out. This is a test of one’s math knowledge, for example, of geometric area (几何面积). According to the Chinese Puzzle website, it takes 8 81 steps to set “Cao Cao” free. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．D 4．A 5．D 6．A 7．E 8．B 【导语】本文介绍了四个中国充满数学智慧的民间游戏。 1．句意：玩家必须从手柄上取下所有圆环才能赢得游戏。根据“Players have to remove all the rings from the handle to…the game.”和备选词汇可知，从手柄上取下所有圆环赢得游戏。win意为“赢”，符合语境。故选C。 2．句意：这不是一个简单的游戏。根据“For example, if you want to remove the ninth ring, you have to remove the third, fifth, and seventh ones first. If you start from the eighth, you won’t be able to do it.”和备选词汇可知，这不是一个简单的游戏。simple意为“简单的”，符合语境。故选E。 3．句意：七巧板最早流行于明清时期，是由七块不同形状的拼图组成的拼图，包括三角形、正方形和平行四边形。根据“triangles (三角形), squares and parallelograms (平行四边形)”和备选词汇可知，七巧板包含三角形、正方形和平行四边形。including意为“包含”，符合语境。故选D。 4．句意：18世纪，七巧板传入西方并很快在西方流行起来。根据“In the 18th century, the tangram was…to the West and soon became popular there.”和备选词汇可知，七巧板被传入西方。introduced意为“被传入”，符合语境。故选A。 5．句意：很难将这六块分开。根据“It’s hard to…the six pieces.”和备选词汇可知，把鲁班锁分成六块很难。separate意为“分开”，符合语境。故选D。 6．句意：然而，打开鲁班锁通常比把它装回去更容易。根据“However, it is usually…to unlock a Luban lock than to put it back together.”和备选词汇可知，开锁比把锁装回去更容易。easier意为“更容易的”，符合语境。故选A。 7．句意：华容道是中国传统的方块移动谜题。根据“Huarong Pass is a…Chinese block-moving puzzle.”和备选词汇可知，华容道是中国传统的方块移动谜题。traditional意为“传统的”，符合语境。故选E。 8．句意：据中国拼图网站介绍，要释放“曹操”至少需要81个步骤。根据“To succeed in the game, players have to move the blocks to get “Cao Cao” out. This is a test of one’s math knowledge, for example, of geometric area.”和备选词汇可知，至少需要81个步骤才能把“曹操”解救出来。at least意为“至少”，符合语境。故选B。 Is a Tomato a Fruit or a Vegetable? A．consists of         B．simple       C． produce      D．as well as       E. difficult There’s no doubt that tomatoes have many different uses. They can be used in a summer salad or to make a tasty sauce. But is the tomato a fruit? Or are we eating a vegetable? Farmers, cooks and lawyers all have different answers to this question. But it may seem 1 to us. Eat it for lunch? Vegetable. Eat it for dessert? Fruit! But it’s not that easy. There are legal definitions (法律界定) for what are considered fruits and vegetables, 2 scientific ones. To answer the question “Is a tomato a fruit?”, let’s look at the definition of fruit. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fruit is “the part of a plant that 3 one or more seeds and flesh (果肉) can be eaten as food and usually tastes sweet.” Like other true fruits, tomatoes form from small yellow flowers on the vine (藤蔓) and naturally contain many seeds. These seeds can later be used to 4 more tomato plants. A．equally  B．decision      C． In conclusion      D．claimed      E. suggestion Does that mean that pumpkins, peppers and cucumbers are fruits? Yes, scientifically speaking, they are all fruits. Then, what is a vegetable? Simply put, if you just eat the stems or leaves or roots or flowers of a plant, that makes it a vegetable. 5 , carrots, potatoes and broccoli (西兰花) are all vegetables. While tomatoes are scientifically fruits, they’re legally classed as vegetables. In 1893, the U. S Congress (美国国会) passed a law. It put a 10-percent tax on whole vegetables. So, to avoid paying the fee, sellers 6 that tomatoes were fruit. The Supreme Court (美国最高法院) then made a 7 for the case. It stated that tomatoes were vegetables instead of fruit. The reason was that cooks prepared them and people ate them like vegetables. This means, legally speaking, tomatoes are vegetables. When it comes down to the exact definition, it doesn’t really matter. After all, both fruits and vegetables are 8 helpful and necessary for our bodies. Whether you like tomatoes in a salad or prefer tomato soup, eating this fruit/vegetable will do you good. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．C 6．D 7．B 8．A 【导语】本文主要说明了西红柿是水果还是蔬菜的问题。 1．句意：但对我们来说，这似乎很简单。根据下文“But it’s not that easy.”可知，这不简单。结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项B“简单的”符合语境。故选B。 2．句意：水果和蔬菜既有法律上的定义，也有科学上的定义。结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项D“也”符合语境。水果和蔬菜的定义从法律上和科学上两方面来说。as well as常用来连接两个并列的成分。故选D。 3．句意：根据牛津英语词典，水果是植物的一部分，由一个或多个种子和果肉组成，可以当食物吃，通常味道很甜。分析句子，本句是定语从句，缺少谓语动词，结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项A“consists of”（由……组成）符合语境。描述水果是有什么组成。故选A。 4．句意：这些种子以后可以用来生产更多的番茄。be used to do意为“被用于做”。be used to后跟动词原形。结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项C“生产”符合语境。按常识，种子可以用来生产更多的番茄。故选C。 5．句意：总而言之，胡萝卜、土豆和西兰花都是蔬菜。前一句讲了蔬菜的定义，之后举了蔬菜例子，结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项C“总而言之”符合语境。故选C。 6．句意：因此，为了避免支付费用，卖家声称西红柿是水果。根据“It put a 10-percent tax on whole vegetables.”可知国家是要对蔬菜征收10%的税。本句缺少谓语动词，时态为一般过去时。结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项D“声称，宣称”符合语境。表示卖家声称西红柿是水果。故选D。 7．句意：美国最高法院随后对此案作出裁决。结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项B“决定”符合语境。make a decision意为“决断，定夺，做决定”，此处是指美国最高法院对此案作出裁决。故选B。 8．句意：毕竟，水果和蔬菜对于对我们的身体同样有帮助和有必要。此句是主系表结构，应填一个副词修饰形容词helpful和necessary。结合句意和备选词汇可知，选项A“平等地，同样地”符合语境。此处说的是，水果和蔬菜对我们的身体来说，一样重要。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之选词填空15篇 （期末考试热点话题） 本资料共15篇专题训练，从上到下按照难度分层训练 题号 难度 知识点 1 较易 其他著名人物,记叙文 2 较易 合作与交流,说明文 3 较易 健康与运动,说明文 4 较易 家庭关系,家人和亲人,记叙文 5 较易 政治/政策,新闻报道 6 适中 身体部位,健康饮食,方法/策略,说明文 7 适中 科学技术,说明文 8 适中 个人经历,朋友,记叙文 9 适中 城市,中华文化,说明文 10 适中 教育,发明与创造,科学技术 11 适中 其他节日,科普知识 12 适中 人与动植物,常见动物,宠物 13 适中 科普知识 14 较难 游戏 15 较难 食物,科普知识 Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can be used only once. (将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)        A．full  B．recognized  C． strength  D．struggle  E. named Dafne Almazán, from Mexico, was a gifted child. She learned to read and write—without help—by the age of 3, finished high school by 10, became the youngest psychologist in the world at 15, and completed an advanced degree from Harvard University by 18. These accomplishments are so impressive that Forbes magazine 1 her one of the 50 most powerful women in Mexico. According to the magazine, her 2 lies in her ability to inspire others, such as the students at the CEDAT institute for gifted children in Mexico City. At CEDAT, Almazán teaches Mandarin and psychology. Her passion for teaching is important because gifted children sometimes 3 to fit in. If this happens, they may not reach their 4 potential. She hopes to inspire these children to make Mexico a better place.        A．charge  B．candle  C． curious  D．ambition  E. complained Canadian Ann Makosinski says she started inventing simple things when she was a young child. Her hobby quickly became a passion. Before she reached her teens, for example, she won a prize at a local science fair for a radio that used heat from a 5 for its power source. When Makosinski’s friends in the Philippines 6 that they couldn’t do homework because there was not enough light to study after dark, she wanted to help. She invented a flashlight that uses body heat as a source of power: Hold it and the heat from your hand makes it light up. Her design won a prize at the Google Science Fair just before her 16th birthday. Makosinski’s 7 is to bring the flashlight to market so it can help people all over the world. She’s also coming up with new inventions such as a cup that uses the heat from tea or coffee to 8 a phone. A．think about   B．experiments   C． result   D．worry about   E. lead Talking to human like devices can be great fun—just ask Siri to tell you a joke. But it may also 1 to problems. A recent study by scientists in the US found that human-like devices keep people from finding out normal human interaction when they feel lonely. During a series of 2 , participants were asked to write about a time when they felt lonely. Participants were then introduced to human-like products. They were also asked to 3 their phone in human-like terms. The 4 showed that the participants were happy with the comfort they got from the machines and didn’t need to find out normal human interaction. A．companies   B．important   C． talking   D．developing   E. impossible But the team also found that there were limits to how far this effect would enlarge (扩大). Researchers believe the study is 5 for people to realize how these types of products could affect their social interaction with real people. “If someone notices they are 6 more to Siri lately, maybe that has something to do with feeling lonely,” Olson said. “From that point of view, it’s necessary to be aware of it.” The study could also help 7 design products that can increase the well-being of people who feel lonely, without losing normal social interaction. “Maybe it is more about improving our relationships,” Olson said, “such as taking a break from screens and focusing on 8 your real personal connections.” 将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。 A．last        B．nature        C． points        D．spend        E. take Hiking is a good way to exercise. Most people choose to hike in the countryside, in forests or through the mountains. They like to be close to 1 while getting in some healthy exercise at the same time. Would you like to go on a hike for your next vacation? Before you start, there are some 2 you have to know: A hike can 3 a few hours or weeks. If you are a beginner, you should start with a hike that you can finish in one day. As you get stronger, you can go on overnight hikes. Later, you can go on longer hikes, which may 4 for days or weeks. A．alone       B．idea       C． other       D．safe      E. safety For 5 , hikers should hike with others. You should have one or more friends with you. However, if you decide to be 6 , you’d better let someone know where you are going and when you will return. It is also a good 7 to carry a map. It is necessary to take a backpack. You can carry food, clothing and 8 things on your back in a pack. Back-packers can stay for many days in places where there is no food available to buy. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. (将下列单词填入空格) A   A．behavior       B．mad         C． refused       D．argued       E. modern My relationship with my mother changed after I went to college. When I was at home, we 1 about many things, for example, wearing makeup and talking on the phone. One time, before a big party, she 2 to let me leave the house. She thought my makeup was too heavy. I had to wash my face before I went to the party. I was the only girl without makeup, and I was so 3 . And when I talked to my friends on the phone, my mum always shouted to tell me to hang up, and the person I was talking to could hear her. Her 4 always made me upset. B     A．close to      B．completely        C． tradition        D．patience       E. advice But after a few months at college, I changed myself 5 . I met new people. I started learning about history, politics, and the world. I didn’t have the time or 6 for long phone conversations. I stopped caring so much about things like makeup. I once went to a party with no makeup on, but I felt fine. I just laughed about it. My new way of thinking brought me 7 my mother. Now, I talk to my mother almost every day. We get along quite well. We go to movies together and read the same books. I tell her about my problems and she gives me good 8 . Last month, my mother helped me through a bad time. She is an amazing person. I know that now. Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once. A．challenge   B．promised   C． deal with   D．political   E. expect Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the US on November 5th, 2024, beating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, 78, faces the 1 of healing a divided nation. After winning the election, he gave a speech and 2 to help the nation. “We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly,” he said. “We are going to help our country heal.” Key problems dividing the country include immigration, reproductive rights (生育权), and the highest inflation (通货膨胀) in forty years. Trump also must 3 the growing divide between Democrats and Republicans. This divide is so serious that people often choose where to live based on their 4 views. A．raised   B．cut   C． differences   D．wonder   E. warn The economy remains a top problem for Americans. Many people are worried about rising living costs, taxes, housing prices and lower incomes. Trump has decided to 5 government spending, add tariffs (关税) and reduce taxes. However, experts 6 that these actions could increase inflation. Trump also challenges with reproductive rights and immigration. Exit polls (选后民调) showed big 7 between men and women, with most women supporting Harris. Trump’s plans to deport undocumented immigrants have 8 heated discussions. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be used only once. (选择正确的单词填空，使短文完整通顺，请用 AB 等编号表示) A．best     B．better     C． clean      D．worst      E. reduce Do you have good teeth? We brush our teeth to keep them 1 and healthy. In fact, having good eating habits is also helpful for the health of our teeth! Eating too many sweets is the 2 thing you can do to your teeth. When you eat candies, for example, the bacteria in your mouth will produce some acids. These acids can damage your teeth and cause you to have tooth decay (蛀牙). You can try eating sugar-free snacks instead of sugary ones. Chewing xylitol gum (木糖醇口香糖), for example, can 3 the bacteria in your mouth. More or less, eating leaves food debris on your teeth. If you chew more while eating, the friction between your mouth and tongue will help to   4 clear out the food debris. A．smell         B．create        C． feel         D．idea         E. smile People often chew more when they eat high-fiber (高纤维的) foods, such as cabbage. When they eat low-fiber foods, such as white bread, they chew fewer times. Therefore, it’s a good idea to eat more high-fiber foods. You may think it’s okay to eat ice cubes because they’re just water. However, chewing ice can 5 tiny cracks in your teeth. These cracks can then weaken your teeth. While it may 6 good to break up ice cubes with your teeth, it’s better to let them melt in your drink. All in all, in order to have a brighter 7 , you should improve your eating habits as well as brush your teeth twice a day. Also remember to floss and make sure to visit your dentist often! 将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。 AI Technology: A Helpful Partner A．design  B．powerful  C． present  D．reliable  E. organize Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer just a feature in science fiction movies. It is becoming a feature of our daily lives, changing how we live, work, and learn. Many people question the real use of AI. They question if it is safe or 1 . However, AI has already proven to be a 2 tool. For example, some smart apps can light your path home at night and also lighten your workload by helping you 3 your schedule. In schools, AI systems can 4 information in fun, new ways. More importantly, they can present each student with exercises that fit their personal level, making learning more efficient. A．right  B．discoveries  C． already  D．benefits  E. adjust Doctors use AI to cross-check patient data, helping to cross off diseases from the list of possibilities much faster. This can lead to earlier 5 of illnesses. Like any powerful tool, we must be 6 in our use of AI, ensuring it doesn’t create unfairness. The just thing to do is to teach everyone about its 7 and risks. The future of AI is not to replace humans, but to 8 its wrongs through careful design and to become a right and helpful partner for all of us. A．besides  B．rest  C． except for  D．surprised  E. order Last Monday, I planned to go to the library with my best friend Lily. We agreed to meet at 9 a.m. near the school gate. 1 my notebook, I took everything I needed—my library card, pencil case, and even a bottle of water. But when I arrived, Lily wasn’t there. I waited for 20 minutes and felt a little worried. Then she ran to me, looking 2 . “I forgot to set my alarm clock this morning!” she said with a smile. We laughed and walked to the library together. When we got to the library, we went to the reading area first. There were many chairs and tables, but most of them were taken by other students. The 3 of the seats were near the window, which was our favorite place. We walked over and sat down happily. Just then, the librarian came to us and asked if we wanted to 4 some books. We told her we wanted storybooks about animals, and she wrote down our requests. We were excited to wait for the new books. A．unhappy  B．result  C． rarely  D．salary  E. unlucky In the afternoon, we decided to visit Lily’s mom at her office. Her mom works in a small shop that sells beautiful crafts. We thought she would be busy, but she had time to talk to us. She told us that her 5 this month was a little higher because she worked hard. We were happy for her. But then we heard a small noise—Lily’s bag fell on the floor, and her keys dropped out. She said, “I’m so 6 today! First I forgot my alarm, now I dropped my keys!” But her mom helped her pick up the keys, so everything was okay. On our way home, we talked about our day. We thought it was a mix of good and bad things, but mostly good. We 7 have such a fun day with small surprises. At night, I wrote about this day in my diary. I wanted to remember every moment, especially the time we spent in the library and with Lily’s mom. The 8 of this day was that I felt happy, even with a few small unexpected moments. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空限填一词，每词只能填一次) A．covers                B．attractions            C． fails                D．cities                E. whole You are thinking about your next trip. This time, you are ready for a cultural journey. Several city names have popped into your head, and bingo! Beijing it is! Our ancient capital city never 1 to win hearts with its many must-see sites. Now, there’s one more way to feel its beauty: a trip along the Beijing Central Axis (北京中轴线). In July, 2024, “Beijing Central Axis” was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产地)—China’s 59th. Several 2 along the Axis were already on the list. This time, the Axis as a(n) 3 received the honor. The Beijing Central Axis lies at the heart of the capital. From the Bell and Drum Towers to the Yongdingmen Gate, it 4 a distance of 7.8 kilometers. This makes it the world’s longest north-south central axis. A．either                B．both                C． how                D．history            E. rebuilt Beijing’s 5 as a capital city goes all the way back to the Liao and Jin Dynasties. After that, it went through another three dynasties (朝代) to become modern Beijing. The city has been 6 many times, but its design still followed the old ideas from Kaogongji in the Rites of Zhou (《礼记》). The plan says “family temples on the left and temples for gods on the right.” So the buildings on 7 side of the middle line look the same. This shows the Chinese ideas of balance and harmony. Why is the Beijing Central Axis important to the world? Well, as UNESCO says, it plays a big part in the world’s history of city planning. It has also influenced 8 other East and Southeast Asian capitals were planned. Jiang Bo, a professor at Shandong University, agrees. He calls it a masterpiece with a true Eastern charm. Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once. (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次) A．details  B．hobbies  C． identifies  D．difficult  E. funny Robots are smart because they have computer brains. They can help people work in dangerous places. They can also do 1 jobs. Brine, a robot mail carrier, brings mail to a large office building in Washington, D．C．. He is one of 250 robot mail carriers in the United States. But have you ever heard about a robot teacher? Mr. Green is a fourth grade robot teacher. He has some advantages as a teacher. One advantage is that he does not forget 2 . He knows each child’s name, their parents’ names and what each child knows and needs to know. He even knows each child’s pets and 3 . Mr. Green does not make mistakes. Each child goes and tells him his name, then dials an ID number. His computer brain puts the child’s voice and number together. He 4 the information of each child. Then he starts the lesson. A．timetable  B．gently  C． repeat  D．flexible  E. relaxed Another advantage is that Mr. Green is 5 . He can adjust his behavior according to the needs of the children. If the children need more time to do their lessons, they can move switches and change the 6 . In this way they can 7 Mr. Green’s lesson over and over again. When the children do a good job, he tells them something interesting about their hobbies. At the end of the lesson the children switch Mr. Green off. The children like Mr. Green very much. They feel happy and 8 in his class. And when they make a mistake, they don’t feel upset. They have a lot of fun with a robot teacher. Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once. (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次) A．actually    B．directly    C． equal   D．matches    E. wastes You might think the International Day of Happiness is a day to practise positive thinking or to give thanks for the things in your life that make you happy. But there’s more behind the International Day of Happiness than you might think. It’s 1 a United Nations project which has a more serious purpose. The UN thinks happiness will only be for everyone when the people of the world are 2 . On 20 March (and also on 23 September), the centre of the sun is 3 above the Earth’s equator (赤道). Day and night last for almost the same time all over the Earth. This 4 perfectly with the idea behind the Day of Happiness. Since 2013, the Day of Happiness has been celebrated in all 193 United Nations member states. A．bases   B．light    C． produces    D．similar   E. system The idea goes back to 1972, when the King of Bhutan (不丹) said that we should measure a country’s progress by its happiness and not just how much it 5 or how much money it makes. He called it Gross National Happiness (GNH). Again, it is more than just a nice idea. Bhutan developed a 6 to measure happiness based on things like people’s health, their education, how they spend their time, where they live, and so on. People in Bhutan answer about 300 questions, and the results are compared every year to measure progress. The government uses the results and the ideas behind GNH to make decisions for the country. Other places use shorter, 7 versions of this kind of report, for example the city of Victoria in Canada and Seattle in the USA． The UN measures the happiness of different countries in the World Happiness Report. It 8 its report on social, economic and environmental well-being. The UN also sets goals for countries to achieve to increase happiness because it says happiness is a basic human right. Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once.（选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次） A．sign   B．value   C． close   D．common   E. gentle It’s no secret that people love pets. The number of cute animal videos on social media shows how much we enjoy them. While many animals can be kept as pets, the two most 1 ones are cats and dogs. Over thousands of years, both cats and dogs have become meaningful to humans, not only as friends but also as protectors. Cats were raised by humans thousands of years ago. Their 2 was to hunt rats and other small animals that spread diseases or damaged crops. This made them seen as protective animals and even a 3 of good luck. Today, people around the world celebrate International Cat Day, which is on August 8th. Its purpose is to show thanks to the love and care that cats provide us. For dog lovers, there is International Dog Day on August 26th. Dogs turned from wolves that followed humans in search of food. Over time, humans began to depend on dogs for protection at night and for help with hunting during the day. This 4 relationship earned dogs the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” A．link   B．certainly   C． Owning   D．Mixing   E. remember International Dog Day was created in 2004 by Colleen Paige. She wanted to 5 her own pet and also raise awareness about the many dogs around the world that need help and homes. Whether you prefer cats or dogs, there is a special day in August to celebrate your lovely friends. Cats and dogs have been part of human life for centuries. They can 6 bring joy, comfort, and even protection to their owners. If you don’t have a pet, consider getting one. 7 a pet not only gives an animal a loving home but also brings happiness and love to your life. Pets are more than just animals—they are part of our families. They teach us responsibility and make our lives brighter. So, whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, take some time this August to celebrate the special 8 between humans and their pets. If you’re thinking about getting a pet, adopting (领养) may be a great way to give an animal a second chance while gaining a faithful friend. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once （将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次） A．equally   B．including   C． lively   D．pick up   E. process On 14 June, Euro 2024, the men’s European Football Championship, kicked of in Germany. Many eyes were on the strikers (前锋) who scored the goals. However, the goalkeepers were 1 important. Goalkeepers are unique in football. They are the only players who are allowed to 2 the ball with their hands, but the differences don’t end there. New research has found that goalkeepers actually see the world differently from everyone else. The study got together a group of 60 people, 3 goalkeepers, outfield players and non-footballers. They then tested how quickly these people were able to tell sounds and flashes apart. They found that the goalkeepers’ brains were able to put together and 4 signal (信号) from different senses far quicker than others. A．moments   B．movements   C． natural   D．scientific   E. view The study also found that the goalkeepers were better at being able to tell where different pieces of information were coming from, This is helpful for goalkeepers, because their 5 is often blocked by other players when they need to dive for the ball without actually being able to see it. In these situations, their 6 are based on the sound of the ball being struck. It’s unclear whether this ability is a result of training, or whether it’s a 7 ability these people are born with. Further research on goalkeeper training is needed to come up with an answer to this question. However, there is 8 evidence (证据) for the idea that goalkeepers have special abilities. The study only focused on male players. More research is needed into female goalkeepers and also into other positions to test whether strikers and midfielders have similar differences in how they deal with information. Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。) A．introduced      B．difficult    C． win      D．including     E. simple Ancient Chinese math toys show timeless wisdom As a country strong in math, China has many folk games filled with math wisdom (智慧). You may have played many of them before. Let’s take a look at four of them. Chinese nine linked rings puzzle (九连环) The nine linked rings puzzle, also called the Chinese ring puzzle, is usually made up of nine rings connected to a handle (手柄). Players have to remove all the rings from the handle to 1 the game. An early record of this type of puzzle can be found in Strategies of the Warring States (《战国策》) from the WesternHan Dynasty (206BC-AD24). This is not a   2 game. For example, if you want to remove the ninth ring, you have to remove the third, fifth, and seventh ones first. If you start from the eighth, you won’t be able to do it. Tangram (七巧板) First popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the tangram is a puzzle made up of seven pieces of different shapes, 3 triangles (三角形), squares and parallelograms (平行四边形). For each puzzle, players need to use all the pieces to make a shape. To do it, they have to know about geometry (几何学). In the 18th century, the tangram was 4 to the West and soon became popular there. A．easier     B．at least     C． at last   D．separate     E. traditional Luban lock (鲁班锁) The Luban lock was first created by Chinese carpenter (木匠) Lu Ban 2,000 years ago. Legend (传说) has it that Lu used six wooden pieces to make a toy that looks like a lock for his son. The lock has a lot to do with solid geometry (立体几何). It’s hard to 5 the six pieces. However, it is usually 6 to unlock a Luban lock than to put it back together. Now, there are Luban locks made up of nine or more pieces. Huarong Pass (华容道) Huarong Pass is a 7 Chinese block-moving puzzle. Every block is named after a character in the book Romance of the Three Kingdoms (《三国演义》), like Cao Cao, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun. To succeed in the game, players have to move the blocks to get “Cao Cao” out. This is a test of one’s math knowledge, for example, of geometric area (几何面积). According to the Chinese Puzzle website, it takes 8 81 steps to set “Cao Cao” free. Is a Tomato a Fruit or a Vegetable? A．consists of         B．simple       C． produce      D．as well as       E. difficult There’s no doubt that tomatoes have many different uses. They can be used in a summer salad or to make a tasty sauce. But is the tomato a fruit? Or are we eating a vegetable? Farmers, cooks and lawyers all have different answers to this question. But it may seem 1 to us. Eat it for lunch? Vegetable. Eat it for dessert? Fruit! But it’s not that easy. There are legal definitions (法律界定) for what are considered fruits and vegetables, 2 scientific ones. To answer the question “Is a tomato a fruit?”, let’s look at the definition of fruit. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fruit is “the part of a plant that 3 one or more seeds and flesh (果肉) can be eaten as food and usually tastes sweet.” Like other true fruits, tomatoes form from small yellow flowers on the vine (藤蔓) and naturally contain many seeds. These seeds can later be used to 4 more tomato plants. A．equally  B．decision      C． In conclusion      D．claimed      E. suggestion Does that mean that pumpkins, peppers and cucumbers are fruits? Yes, scientifically speaking, they are all fruits. Then, what is a vegetable? Simply put, if you just eat the stems or leaves or roots or flowers of a plant, that makes it a vegetable. 5 , carrots, potatoes and broccoli (西兰花) are all vegetables. While tomatoes are scientifically fruits, they’re legally classed as vegetables. In 1893, the U. S Congress (美国国会) passed a law. It put a 10-percent tax on whole vegetables. So, to avoid paying the fee, sellers 6 that tomatoes were fruit. The Supreme Court (美国最高法院) then made a 7 for the case. It stated that tomatoes were vegetables instead of fruit. The reason was that cooks prepared them and people ate them like vegetables. This means, legally speaking, tomatoes are vegetables. When it comes down to the exact definition, it doesn’t really matter. After all, both fruits and vegetables are 8 helpful and necessary for our bodies. Whether you like tomatoes in a salad or prefer tomato soup, eating this fruit/vegetable will do you good. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $