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考前押题08 阅读理解进阶练15篇 一、Unit6单元话题热点预测 1 二、Unit5单元话题热点预测 6 三、Unit4单元话题热点预测 11 四、Units1-3单元话题热点预测 16 一、Unit6单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 A river is a flowing, moving stream of water. Usually a river flows into an ocean, lake, pond, or even another river. Rivers can differ (不同) in size and there is no strict rule on how big a flow of water must be to be called as a river. Here are the five longest rivers in the world. The Nile The Nile is the longest in the world. It is about 6,670 kilometres long. It is located in the continent of Africa, mostly in the countries of Egypt and Sudan. It flows north into the Mediterranean Sea. The Amazon The Amazon is about 6,480 kilometres long. It is located in the continent of South America and flows through several countries including Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador. It enters the Atlantic Ocean. The Yangtze River Located in China, the Yangtze River is over 6,300 kilometres long and flows into the East China Sea. The Mississippi and the Missouri The river system of the Mississippi and the Missouri is the longest river system in North America. The Mississippi is about 6,021 kilometres long and the Missouri is 4,126 kilometres. The Mississippi flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. The Yenisei The Yenisei River starts in Mongolia and flows through Russia to the Kara Sea in the Arctic Ocean. It’s about 5,539 kilometres long. There are 76 rivers in the world over 1,600 kilometres long. A lot of people think that rivers always flow south, but 4 of the l0 longest rivers in the world flow north. The United States alone has around 5 million kilometres of rivers. Four of the top 10 longest rivers flow through China at some point. 1．The Nile is about ________ kilometres longer than the Yangtze River. A．190 B．370 C．400 D．1,130 2．________ is the second longest river in the world. A．The Nile B．The Mississippi C．The Amazon D．The Yenisei 3．The Mississippi is located in ________. A．Africa B．South America C．North America D．Asia 4．The Yenisei River ends at ________. A．the Mediterranean Sea B．the Atlantic Ocean C．the Gulf of Mexico D．the Arctic Ocean 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The Amazon is the only river in America. B．The Mississippi flows into the Pacific Ocean. C．All rivers in the world flow south. D．There are around 5 million kilometres of rivers in America. 6．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________. A．fun facts about world rivers B．in which direction most rivers flow C．rivers over 1,600 kilometres long in the world D．four longest rivers flowing through China Passage 2 The World with Its Countries The world with its countries, Mountains and seas, People and creatures (动物), Flowers and trees, The fish in the waters, The birds in the air Are calling to ask us All to take care. These are our treasures, A gift from above, We should say thank you With a care that shows love For the blue of the ocean, The clearness of the _________, The wonders of the forests And the valleys (山谷) so fair. The song of the sky bird, The warmth of the sun, The rushing of clear streams (溪流) And new life begun Are gifts we should cherish (珍惜) So join in the call To try to protect them For the future of all. 1．What type of text is the passage? A．Guide. B．Poem. C．Diary. D．Letter. 2．What is the best word for “________”? A．air B．sun C．house D．birds 3．What are talked about in the passage? ①mountains    ②streams    ③clouds ④snow    ⑤birds    ⑥stars A．①②⑤ B．③④⑤ C．③④⑥ D．①⑤⑥ 4．What does the underlined word “all” refer to in the last sentence? A．The gifts we have. B．People and nature. C．People and plants. D．Countries in the world. 5．Why should we say thank you to nature? A．Nature protects us from danger. B．Nature provides us with a house. C．We get valuable things from nature. D．We visit the natural places we love. Passage 3 There are many lakes in China. Today, let’s learn something about lakes. Lake TaiIt is a freshwater lake in Jiangsu. There is a Fishing Festival every year. Fishing lovers go to Lake Tai to fish and enjoy fishing. It is really a good place for fishing. Qiandao LakeIt is a clear freshwater lake with beautiful hills and green forests in Hangzhou. There are many kinds of fishes in the lake. You can’t see some of them in other places in China. Yangcheng LakeIt is between Lake Tai and the Changjiang River in Jiangsu. It is a freshwater lake and is famous for one thing, the Chinese mitten crab (大闸蟹), a kind of Chinese crabs. Jinniu LakeIt is a man-made (人工的) lake in Nanjing, Jiangsu. It is near the Changjiang River. People made it many years ago. In summer, the wind is cool. It is a good place to go fishing in summer. 1．How many lakes in Jiangsu does the writer talk about in the text? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Why is Jinniu Lake different from the other lakes? A．Because there are many kinds of fishes in it. B．Because it is a man-made lake. C．Because it is a good place for fishing. D．Because it is a freshwater lake. 3．If you are a fishing lover, which lake can you go to for the Fishing Festival? A．Lake Tai. B．Qiandao Lake. C．Yangcheng Lake. D．Jinniu Lake. 4．What is Yangcheng Lake famous for? A．Fish. B．Freshwater. C．Chinese mitten crabs. D．Plants. 5．Where is the text probably from? A．A story book. B．A poster. C．A science magazine (杂志). D．A geography book. 二、Unit5单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 Do you know a new film called “The Little Monster (怪物) of Lang Lang Mountain (山岳)”? It is a very interesting story from China. It is about small heroes (英雄). They are not big or strong, but they have big dreams (梦想). Let’s meet them! This is a story about four little monsters. A Pig wants to leave his small mountain to see the big world. A Toad (蟾蜍) is very shy and quiet, but he is a true and kind friend. There is also a clever Weasel (黄鼠狼) and a very strong Gorilla (大猩猩). They are common (普通的) monsters on Lang Lang Mountain. They have small bad things every day, just like us. The little monsters work for a strong monster, but they are not happy. They want to be great. So, they go on a long trip to the west (去西方). They want to help people. On the way, they meet many problems, but they help each other. They are brave and kind. In the end, they are still small monsters, but they are happy. This ▲ film tells us that small people can have big dreams and do good things. This story is for common people. 1．What is this film about? A．A big and strong monster. B．A long trip to the mountain. C．A happy pig. D．Four little monsters on a trip to the west. 2．Who is shy but a true friend? A．The Pig B．The Weasel C．The Toad D．The Gorilla 3．Which word can be in the blank ▲ (空格)? A．hard B．lovely C．pretty D．colorful 4．What are the little monsters like? A．They are brave and kind. B．They are busy and high. C．They are big and strong. D．They are not happy. 5．What do the little monsters learn? A．They need to be a big hero. B．They need to find a friend. C．They need to be big and strong. D．Small monsters can do good things. Passage 2 The film Dead to Rights is set against the background of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. It tells a story about ordinary civilians in Nanjing. During the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, a postman named A Chang was forced to be an apprentice in Jixiang Photo-studio to survive. He had to develop films for a Japanese military photographer. When processing the photos, he found horrifying scenes of the Japanese army’s violence against unarmed people. In the photo-studio, there were also several other refugees, including the owner of the photo-studio and an actress. They were hiding in the cellar to keep alive. After discovering the negatives showing the war atrocities, they decided to risk their lives to smuggle these images out of Nanjing. They only had two passes, but there were seven people. They faced a difficult choice of life and death, but they were determined to let the world know the truth of the Nanjing Massacre. The film uses photography as a medium to show the horror of war. It doesn’t directly show a lot of bloodshed, but the photos developed from the negatives make people feel the cruelty of the war deeply. This is a film that reminds people never to forget our history and cherish peace. 1．What is the background of the film Dead to Rights? A．The Anti-Japanese War. B．The Nanjing Massacre. C．The World War II. D．The Liberation War. 2．Why did A Chang become an apprentice in the photo-studio? A．To make money. B．To learn photography. C．To survive. D．To help others. 3．What did they find in the films? A．Photos of beautiful scenery. B．Scenes of Japanese atrocities. C．Pictures of their families. D．Images of Japanese soldiers’ daily life. 4．How many passes did they have? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 5．What does the film want to tell us? A．Never forget our history. B．Love photography. C．Learn from the past. D．Fight against enemies. Passage 3 I am Ken. I like scary movies and action movies. My favorite movie star is Jackie Chan. I think he is a great actor. He has a movie Who am I? It’s a very successful action movie. It’s exciting. My name is Karen. I like comedies and soap operas, but I don’t like scary movies. I think they are scary. I think Beijing Opera is educational. On weekends, I often go to watch Beijing Opera with my father. I can learn a lot about Chinese history. I am Jimmy. I like cartoons very much. I think Mickey Mouse is a great cartoon. It’s very funny. I also like scary movies. I think they are very exciting. My name is Nancy. On weekends, I often watch cartoons and talent shows on TV. I think they are interesting and funny. I don’t like sitcoms. They are boring. 1．Who likes scary movies? A．Karen and Ken. B．Ken and Jimmy. C．Jimmy and Karen. D．Karen and Nancy. 2．Why doesn’t Karen like scary movies? A．Because they are sad. B．Because they are meaningless. C．Because they are serious. D．Because they are scary. 3．What does Jimmy think of Mickey Mouse? A．It’s exciting. B．It’s interesting. C．It’s funny. D．It’s relaxing. 4．What does Nancy like to watch? A．Talent shows and cartoons. B．Comedies and sitcoms. C．Cartoons and soap operas. D．Comedies and talent shows. 5．Which of the following is Not True? A．Ken thinks Jackie Chan is a great actor. B．Karen thinks she can learn a lot about Chinese history from Beijing Opera. C．Jimmy thinks cartoons are very exciting. D．Nancy thinks sitcoms are boring. 三、Unit4单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 A smart home in the future What kind of house are you going to buy? Do you often forget (忘记) to turn off (关掉) your light when you leave a room? Well, the house in the future can help you. We can visit this kind of house called the Smart Home at the Museum of Science and Industry (工业) in Chicago, Illinois. The Smart Home can greet you when you walk in the door. It can also turn on the lights, televisions and music players for you when you come into the room. And when you leave the house, it can turn them off. It is called the Smart Home because it makes your life easier. All the materials of the Smart Home are green. It is made of recyclable materials like used bottles. On the top of the house there is a vegetable garden. The house can use the sun in different ways. For example, we can use the sunlight to warm the house in winter. We also use a solar energy oven (太阳能炉子) to cook food. Although (虽然) it is expensive to build such a house, it is cheap to live in. 1．What do we call the house in the future? A．the Smart Home. B．the Future House. C．the New Kind of House. D．the House of Science and Industry. 2．What does the underlined word “recyclable” mean according to the passage? A．破旧的 B．可回收利用的 C．绿色的 D．高级的 3．Why is it called the Smart Home? A．Because it is beautiful. B．Because it makes life easier. C．Because there is a garden on the top. D．Because it uses the recyclable materials. 4．What’s on the top of the house? A．A solar energy oven. B．A beautiful park. C．A vegetable garden. D．A used bottle. 5．How many ways are mentioned to use the solar energy? A．Five. B．Four. C．Three. D．Two. Passage 2 A funny birthday surprise In 2045, the Johnsons had a smart home named “Eve”. One day, Dad whispered, “Eve, let’s plan a surprise for Mum’s birthday.” “Okay, planning now,” Eve replied, her voice smooth. But the party didn’t go as planned. When Mum walked in, she saw toilet paper everywhere and a salty cake on the table. “Surprise!” Everyone shouted, but Dad tasted the cake and frowned. “Eve, was this cake supposed to be sweet?” “Sorry, there was a mistake,” Eve said, not sounding sorry at all. Timmy, their son, couldn’t stop laughing. “I played with Eve’s cooking settings,” he admitted, looking a bit guilty. Mum laughed and cut the salty cake. “Well, this is unforgettable,” she said, laughing. They all danced to silly songs, and Dad said softly, “Happy chaos, right?” “Absolutely,” Mum smiled, her eyes bright. “This is family.” After that, the Johnsons remembered to check Eve’s settings. But they also learned something important: perfect doesn’t necessarily mean happy. Sometimes, it’s the unexpected moments that bring the most joy. 1．What is Eve? A．A dog. B．A smart home system. C．A birthday cake. D．A toy car. 2．What was wrong with the cake? A．It was too small. B．It was salty. C．It was burnt. D．It was frozen. 3．Who caused the problems at the birthday party? A．Mum. B．Dad. C．Eve. D．Timmy. 4．Which picture best represents (代表) the birthday party scene? A． B． C． D． 5．What role did technology play in the story? A．It spoiled the party. B．It was only in the background. C．It made things messy but also fun. D．It was the main point of the story. Passage 3 Smart homes are becoming more and more popular these days. What is a smart home? A smart home is a living space with advanced technology. It allows you to control different devices (装置) in your home by just tapping on your smartphone—whether you’re at home or on your way to work. Smart homes include smart devices and systems, such as locks, fridges, bulbs, washing machines...You may wonder how they work. Smart speakers are used to play music or answer questions with voices. Smart lighting system can be controlled remotely according to your schedule. Smart fridges might suggest recipes and even order foods you need. All these devices work together as one to make your home smarter and your life easier. What are the advantages of a smart home? Firstly, it is convenient. You can control your home with smartphones or voices. Secondly, it’s helpful to avoid the unnecessary waste, so it possibly benefits the environment. Thirdly, if anything unusual happens around your home, the systems may begin to work to protect you and your home immediately. However, it may not be for everybody. Smart devices are typically more expensive than the traditional ones. What’s more, smart home systems rely on connectivity and data (数据) collection, so privacy concerns may arise. Each coin has two sides, so do smart homes. It’s up to you to design your own living environment. 1．What is a smart home according to the passage? A．A living space with bulbs. B．A living space with fridges. C．A living space with washing machines. D．A living space with advanced technology. 2．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph I refer to? A．A smart home. B．A smart speaker. C．A smart system. D．A smart lock. 3．Why are smart homes becoming more and more popular these days? A．Because they fit all the people. B．Because they may collect data easily. C．Because they are cheaper than the traditional ones. D．Because they can make your life safe, convenient and environmentally friendly. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．In which section of a website can you probably read the passage? A．Sports. B．Technology. C．Nature. D．Art. 四、Units1-3单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 Alice is a creative girl from the USA．There is a science show at her school. It’s a fun event. Many students take part in it and invent many creative inventions. They do this to inspire (激励) students to create something useful in their daily life. Alice had no idea about what she could invent until her mother told her an article in the newspaper. The article explained how difficult it was to get sick people through the countryside to hospital in Africa. She felt sad and wanted to do something to help. Alice remembered that in North America, people used to pull heavy things on a wooden travois (旧式雪橇) with cars or horses. She had an idea: why not make a travois with wheels so it’s easier to move? And to make it lighter, she used bamboo from Africa instead of heavy wood. Later, Alice’s travois was one of the coolest inventions at the science show. With the help of US companies, she’s even planning to donate (捐赠) ten travois to hospitals in Africa, to help transport sick people more easily. Alice doesn’t know if she wants to be an inventor when she’s older, because she also likes music and writing, but she thinks it’s important for children to learn about inventing at school. 1．The science show at Alice’s school is ________. A．to raise money for charity B．to entertain students C．to show students’ creative inventions D．to encourage students to create useful inventions 2．What made Alice sad after reading the newspaper article? A．There aren’t enough hospitals in Africa. B．Moving patients in the countryside to hospitals in Africa is difficult. C．Sick people can’t get enough medicine. D．The transportation in Africa is convenient. 3．What inspired Alice to invent the travois? A．A school homework. B．A newspaper article. C．A game with her mother. D．A picture of a travois. 4．Why did Alice choose to use bamboo for her invention? A．To make it good for the environment. B．To make it cheaper to produce. C．To make it lighter and easier to move. D．To make it look more traditional. 5．Alice plans to ________ after the success of her invention at the science show. A．give some travois to African hospitals for free B．join an American company C．make money by selling travois D．study hard to become an inventor 6．What does Alice think about learning about inventing at school? A．It’s a waste of time and energy. B．It’s useful for students who want to become engineers. C．She prefers to learn about music and writing. D．She thinks it’s a good idea for kids to learn how to make new things. Passage 2 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 From Passion to Problem Collecting can bring a lot of happiness to people. However, what starts as a harmless hobby could turn into hoarding (囤积). This happens when the behavior becomes compulsive (难以抑制的). That means the behavior happens over and over again and is beyond the control of the person. This usually results in unmanageable amounts of clutter (杂乱的东西). Here are some suggestions for those with a hoarding problem: Set yourself small goals. Try something like throwing away one thing per day. Set a timer and try to tidy one area. Or you could try to limit the time in other ways, like listening to a set number of songs. 3 For example, you might schedule one hour a week for cleaning. Try to plan where your items will go, such as in the bin or as a donation (捐赠物). As soon as possible, try to make sure they go exactly where you planned. Come up with some rules. Some people use the rule that if they haven’t used an item in the last year, they’ll get rid of it. Different rules work for different people, but these can help to make decisions easier. Explore new hobbies. This could be going for a walk, watching a film, or visiting a museum. 1．According to the article, what is a sign of hoarding? A．Collecting rare items. B．The behavior of collecting becomes compulsive and beyond control. C．Having a lot of items on display. D．Selling items to make money. 2．According to the article, what is one way to manage a hoarding problem? A．Set a timer to tidy one area. B．Buy more boxes to store things. C．Share items with friends. D．Wait for the problem to go away. 3．Which subtitle is the best choice for the third suggestion? A．Make a plan. B．Start a new collection with a friend. C．Join a club to trade items. D．Take photos of your items and keep them in an album. 4．According to the article, how can new hobbies help with hoarding? A．They can become new interests instead of collecting. B．They can make collecting more valuable. C．They should replace the need to clean up. D．They have nothing to do with hoarding. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The good things about collecting items. B．Suggestions for dealing with a hoarding problem. C．The importance of setting goals in life. D．Different hobbies people can try. Passage 3 Choose the best answer. (选择最恰当的答案) He was just an ordinary postman. Day after day, he shuttled (穿梭) back and forth across the village. For him, life was without waves. One day, he was delivering mail as usual. When he looked up in the sky, he suddenly lost his balance because a little stone tripped him up (绊倒). He looked down at the stone carefully, finding it strange but beautiful. In his eyes, this stone was like a lost jewel (宝石) covered with dust (灰尘). The postman then placed the stone in his bag carefully. Because of this stone’s arrival, his day was lightened. He suddenly had a good idea—I can build a castle with such beautiful stones. How wonderful it will be! His usual life started to be different since then. He still delivered mail, but he collected every stone he could find along the way. All those dusty stones, in his eyes, glittered like diamonds. Gradually, his small bag couldn’t hold his stones any more and he needed to use a wheelbarrow (独轮手推车) to carry them. People didn’t understand what happened when they saw the postman delivering letters with a wheelbarrow full of stones. After collecting enough stones, he started to build his castle. During the daytime, he passed along the dreams of others; and during the nighttime, he built his own dream. Someone laughed at him and no one joined him, but he still happily kept on building his castle. Because he knew, the dream and the castle only belonged to him. After 20 years of working day and night, the postman’s dream castle was finally completed. It was a magnificent castle just as he had imagined. This is a real story. The postman’s name is Xue Waller. The stone castle has become a famous tourist attraction in France, which is called “ideal palace of Ferdinand Cheval”. At the entrance of the stone castle, there is a sentence—“I want to know how far a dream stone can go.” 1．The postman found the stone because he ________. A．lost his balance B．lost his bag C．felt happy D．lost a jewel 2．The postman’s own dream was to ________. A．collect stones B．deliver mails C．find diamonds D．build his castle 3．The underlined word “glittered” in the third paragraph may mean “________”. A．shone B．cleaned C．posted D．hid 4．Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A．A little stone tripped the postman up while he was delivering mail as usual. B．The postman collected every stone he would find along the way. C．The postman built his castle with the help of his family and friends. D．The postman spent twenty years building his stone castle. 5．The postman named Xue Waller was ________. A．German B．French C．British D．American 6．From the passage we can learn that ________. A．the postman had a colourful life before he found the stone B．the postman gave up his job in order to build his stone castle C．the stone that tripped the postman up was a real jewel D．though people didn’t understand him, the postman continued his dream-building a castle Passage 4 DEAR READERS My friend Tristan is a hurdler on a track-and-field team (田径队). I love to watch him run and jump over the hurdles (障碍). In these races, the hurdles are there to slow down the runners. We all face hurdles in our lives. They slow us down as we run toward a goal. Some hurdles are low and can be easily jumped over. Others are much higher and a lot more difficult. They are big problems. To move forward, we need to break them down. I thought about this as I read the story of Congressman (国会议员) John Lewis. He faced many hurdles because of his skin color (肤色). In 1956, when he was 16, he wanted a library card but was not allowed to have one. At that time, in some places in the U. S., only white people could use libraries. Experiences like that one made Lewis decide to break down the unfair hurdles for black people. He spent his life working towards this goal, not just for himself, but for people all across the country. Although Lewis couldn’t get into a library as a young man, he later became the subject (主题) of many books on library shelves. He also wrote his own books. Lewis passed away in 2020, but his story lives on. It continues to make us believe that we can make the world fairer. Have you had a hurdle in your life? How did you get over it or break it down? Share your story with other readers of Highlights by writing to me at Christine@Highlights.com! Your friend, Christine 1．What job does Tristan do? A．Tristan is a high-jumper on the field. B．Tristan is a swimmer. C．Tristan is a hurdler. D．Tristan is a librarian. 2．Why couldn’t Lewis have a library card in 1956? A．Because he was too young to have one. B．Because he had no money on him. C．Because he wasn’t a congressman. D．Because only white people could use libraries in some places at that time. 3．Which of the following is Not True about Lewis? A．He spent his life working for people all across the country. B．Nobody wrote books about Lewis. C．He wrote his own books. D．He made the world fairer. 4．According to the text, how can we face hurdles in our lives? A．We can give up. B．We can only jump over low hurdles. C．We can work hard to break them down. D．We can wait for others to break them down. 5．Where do you find this text most probably? A．In a magazine called Highlights. B．In a speech called Highlights. C．On a TV show called Highlights. D．On a poster called Highlights. 6．What’s Christine’s job most probably? A．She is a hurdler on a track-and-field team. B．She is a lawyer fighting for black people. C．She is a teacher working for students’ mental health. D．She is an editor (编辑) for Highlights magazine. Passage 5 Career Guidance Workshop Preparing teenagers for work: some ______ jobs Robotics engineers usually work in a tech company. They design and build robots for factories and homes. Today, many engineers are working with AI systems (系统), so robots can learn by themselves and perform better. The work is not simple because it often takes a lot of time and energy. These engineers dream of making robots that can help people in daily life, such as the elderly at home. We hope their dream will come true soon. Wildlife photographers take photos of animals and nature. They often travel to forests, deserts (沙漠), or oceans to take pictures. They usually get up before the sun rises, carry heavy cameras and wait for a long time until the right moment comes. People can see their photos in nature magazines. Sometimes, they also give talks in schools or museums to help people learn more about nature and animals. As teachers at the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) in different countries, they teach local children Chinese and help spread (传播) Chinese culture. They usually travel a lot and sometimes have to get used to the new lifestyle. However, they enjoy their work because they can see smiles on their students’ faces. For them, teaching Chinese is not just a job—it is a way to help people around the world understand each other better. 1．This passage mainly ________. A．tells teenagers how to find a good job B．asks teenagers to join the career guidance workshop C．shows how AI changes people’s life D．introduces different kinds of jobs to teenagers 2．With AI system, robots can ________. A．work in a tech company B．learn by themselves and perform better C．design and build new robots D．help old people in the world 3．The underlined phrase “the right moment” probably means the time when ________. A．the sun rises in the morning B．animals show up in a good place C．wildlife photographers have a chance to sleep D．people can see the photos in magazines 4．Which of the following picture can be filled in the blank? A． B． C． D． 5．What can be filled in the sentence “Preparing teenagers for work: some ________ jobs”. A．exciting but dangerous B．relaxing but boring C．challenging but meaningful D．practical but uninteresting Passage 6 They travel to many hotels. They sleep in the beds, eat the food, and use the swimming pool. They do all this secretly. Their job is to find out if the hotel is good. They help make hotels better for all guests. Who are they? They are “hotel sleepers”. When people want to find a nice hotel, the reports from these sleepers are very helpful. Thanks to them, hotels can know what is good and what is not. Lena is an experienced hotel sleeper. She loves her job and explains, “My job sounds like a fun adventure, but it needs a careful eye. I have a long list of things to check. Is the room clean? Is the pillow (枕头) soft? How fast is the WiFi? I even see if the staff smiles and says hello. I take photos and write notes on my phone. I must be like a normal guest, so I can’t tell anyone about my job. After I leave, I write a long report for the hotel company.” “It’s a job that makes me proud. We help hotels do better, and we help families have happy holidays. I feel good when I know my work makes someone’s trip more enjoyable.” 1．A hotel sleeper does a lot of things EXCEPT ________. A．sleeping in the beds. B．talking with hotel staff. C．checking the room. D．writing notes. 2．What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refer to? A．Hotels. B．Guests. C．Reports. D．Magazines. 3．According to Lena, which of the following is NOT something she checks? A．The speed of the WiFi. B．The price of the food. C．The cleanliness of the room. D．The politeness of the staff. 4．How does Lena gather information during her hotel stay? A．She takes photos and writes notes on her phone. B．She tells the hotel manager to check equipment. C．She asks other guests what they think. D．She uses a long list of things from the hotel to check. 5．Which of the following is the most important trait (特质) for a successful hotel sleeper according to the text? A．Travelling a lot and not getting tired. B．Writing long reports very fast. C．Being good at noticing and remembering details. D．Having a lot of experience of running a hotel. 2 / 28 1 / 28 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题08 阅读理解进阶练15篇 一、Unit6单元话题热点预测 1 二、Unit5单元话题热点预测 6 三、Unit4单元话题热点预测 11 四、Units1-3单元话题热点预测 16 一、Unit6单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 A river is a flowing, moving stream of water. Usually a river flows into an ocean, lake, pond, or even another river. Rivers can differ (不同) in size and there is no strict rule on how big a flow of water must be to be called as a river. Here are the five longest rivers in the world. The Nile The Nile is the longest in the world. It is about 6,670 kilometres long. It is located in the continent of Africa, mostly in the countries of Egypt and Sudan. It flows north into the Mediterranean Sea. The Amazon The Amazon is about 6,480 kilometres long. It is located in the continent of South America and flows through several countries including Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador. It enters the Atlantic Ocean. The Yangtze River Located in China, the Yangtze River is over 6,300 kilometres long and flows into the East China Sea. The Mississippi and the Missouri The river system of the Mississippi and the Missouri is the longest river system in North America. The Mississippi is about 6,021 kilometres long and the Missouri is 4,126 kilometres. The Mississippi flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. The Yenisei The Yenisei River starts in Mongolia and flows through Russia to the Kara Sea in the Arctic Ocean. It’s about 5,539 kilometres long. There are 76 rivers in the world over 1,600 kilometres long. A lot of people think that rivers always flow south, but 4 of the l0 longest rivers in the world flow north. The United States alone has around 5 million kilometres of rivers. Four of the top 10 longest rivers flow through China at some point. 1．The Nile is about ________ kilometres longer than the Yangtze River. A．190 B．370 C．400 D．1,130 2．________ is the second longest river in the world. A．The Nile B．The Mississippi C．The Amazon D．The Yenisei 3．The Mississippi is located in ________. A．Africa B．South America C．North America D．Asia 4．The Yenisei River ends at ________. A．the Mediterranean Sea B．the Atlantic Ocean C．the Gulf of Mexico D．the Arctic Ocean 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The Amazon is the only river in America. B．The Mississippi flows into the Pacific Ocean. C．All rivers in the world flow south. D．There are around 5 million kilometres of rivers in America. 6．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________. A．fun facts about world rivers B．in which direction most rivers flow C．rivers over 1,600 kilometres long in the world D．four longest rivers flowing through China 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界上最长的五条河流。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Nile is the longest in the world. It is about 6,670 kilometres long.”以及“the Yangtze River is over 6,300 kilometres long”可知，尼罗河6670公里，长江6300公里，所以尼罗河比长江长6670-6300=370公里。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“ The Amazon is about 6,480 kilometres long.”可知，亚马孙河长约6480公里，仅次于尼罗河。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The river system of the Mississippi and the Missouri is the longest river system in North America.”可知，密西西比河位于北美洲。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“The Yenisei River starts in Mongolia and flows through Russia to the Kara Sea in the Arctic Ocean.”可知，叶尼塞河发源于蒙古，流经俄罗斯，流入北冰洋的喀拉海。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“The United States alone has around 5 million kilometres of rivers.”可知，美国有大约500万公里的河流。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读最后一段可知，本段是关于世界河流的有趣事实。故选A。 Passage 2 The World with Its Countries The world with its countries, Mountains and seas, People and creatures (动物), Flowers and trees, The fish in the waters, The birds in the air Are calling to ask us All to take care. These are our treasures, A gift from above, We should say thank you With a care that shows love For the blue of the ocean, The clearness of the _________, The wonders of the forests And the valleys (山谷) so fair. The song of the sky bird, The warmth of the sun, The rushing of clear streams (溪流) And new life begun Are gifts we should cherish (珍惜) So join in the call To try to protect them For the future of all. 1．What type of text is the passage? A．Guide. B．Poem. C．Diary. D．Letter. 2．What is the best word for “________”? A．air B．sun C．house D．birds 3．What are talked about in the passage? ①mountains    ②streams    ③clouds ④snow    ⑤birds    ⑥stars A．①②⑤ B．③④⑤ C．③④⑥ D．①⑤⑥ 4．What does the underlined word “all” refer to in the last sentence? A．The gifts we have. B．People and nature. C．People and plants. D．Countries in the world. 5．Why should we say thank you to nature? A．Nature protects us from danger. B．Nature provides us with a house. C．We get valuable things from nature. D．We visit the natural places we love. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要通过一首诗歌呼吁人们保护自然，诗歌中描述了世界上的国家、山川、海洋、生物等自然景象，强调这些是我们的宝藏，是大自然给予的礼物，我们应该珍惜并保护它们。 1．推理判断题。根据文章形式可知，本文是一首诗歌，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“For the blue of the ocean, The clearness of the...The wonders of the forests”可知，此处提到了蓝色的海洋、森林，所以推测此处指清新的空气。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mountains and seas”，“The rushing of clear streams (溪流)”以及“The song of the sky bird”可知，文章中谈论了山，溪流，小鸟，故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Are gifts we should cherish (珍惜) So join in the call To try to protect them For the future of all.”可知，是为了所有人和自然的未来去保护世界，此处all指的是“人类和大自然”，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“...These are our treasures, A gift from above, We should say thank you With a care that shows love”可知，大自然给了我们宝贵的东西，我们应该带着爱的关怀说声谢谢，故选C。 Passage 3 There are many lakes in China. Today, let’s learn something about lakes. Lake TaiIt is a freshwater lake in Jiangsu. There is a Fishing Festival every year. Fishing lovers go to Lake Tai to fish and enjoy fishing. It is really a good place for fishing. Qiandao LakeIt is a clear freshwater lake with beautiful hills and green forests in Hangzhou. There are many kinds of fishes in the lake. You can’t see some of them in other places in China. Yangcheng LakeIt is between Lake Tai and the Changjiang River in Jiangsu. It is a freshwater lake and is famous for one thing, the Chinese mitten crab (大闸蟹), a kind of Chinese crabs. Jinniu LakeIt is a man-made (人工的) lake in Nanjing, Jiangsu. It is near the Changjiang River. People made it many years ago. In summer, the wind is cool. It is a good place to go fishing in summer. 1．How many lakes in Jiangsu does the writer talk about in the text? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Why is Jinniu Lake different from the other lakes? A．Because there are many kinds of fishes in it. B．Because it is a man-made lake. C．Because it is a good place for fishing. D．Because it is a freshwater lake. 3．If you are a fishing lover, which lake can you go to for the Fishing Festival? A．Lake Tai. B．Qiandao Lake. C．Yangcheng Lake. D．Jinniu Lake. 4．What is Yangcheng Lake famous for? A．Fish. B．Freshwater. C．Chinese mitten crabs. D．Plants. 5．Where is the text probably from? A．A story book. B．A poster. C．A science magazine (杂志). D．A geography book. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了中国的四个湖泊，包括它们的地理位置、特色以及相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Lake Tai It is a freshwater lake in Jiangsu.”、“Yangcheng Lake It is between Lake Tai and the Changjiang River in Jiangsu.”和“Jinniu Lake It is a man-made lake in Nanjing, Jiangsu.”可知，作者在文中提到了江苏的太湖、阳澄湖和金牛湖三个湖泊。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“Jinniu Lake It is a man-made lake in Nanjing, Jiangsu.”可知，金牛湖与其他湖泊不同是因为它是人工湖。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“Lake Tai There is a Fishing Festival every year. Fishing lovers go to Lake Tai to fish and enjoy fishing.”可知，如果你是钓鱼爱好者，你可以去太湖参加钓鱼节。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“Yangcheng Lake It is a freshwater lake and is famous for one thing, the Chinese mitten crab (大闸蟹), a kind of Chinese crabs.”可知，阳澄湖以大闸蟹而闻名。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据文中“There are many lakes in China. Today, let’s learn something about lakes.”以及后文对四个湖泊的介绍可知，文章主要介绍了中国的四个湖泊及其特色，这属于地理知识，因此文章可能来自一本地理书。故选D。 二、Unit5单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 Do you know a new film called “The Little Monster (怪物) of Lang Lang Mountain (山岳)”? It is a very interesting story from China. It is about small heroes (英雄). They are not big or strong, but they have big dreams (梦想). Let’s meet them! This is a story about four little monsters. A Pig wants to leave his small mountain to see the big world. A Toad (蟾蜍) is very shy and quiet, but he is a true and kind friend. There is also a clever Weasel (黄鼠狼) and a very strong Gorilla (大猩猩). They are common (普通的) monsters on Lang Lang Mountain. They have small bad things every day, just like us. The little monsters work for a strong monster, but they are not happy. They want to be great. So, they go on a long trip to the west (去西方). They want to help people. On the way, they meet many problems, but they help each other. They are brave and kind. In the end, they are still small monsters, but they are happy. This ▲ film tells us that small people can have big dreams and do good things. This story is for common people. 1．What is this film about? A．A big and strong monster. B．A long trip to the mountain. C．A happy pig. D．Four little monsters on a trip to the west. 2．Who is shy but a true friend? A．The Pig B．The Weasel C．The Toad D．The Gorilla 3．Which word can be in the blank ▲ (空格)? A．hard B．lovely C．pretty D．colorful 4．What are the little monsters like? A．They are brave and kind. B．They are busy and high. C．They are big and strong. D．They are not happy. 5．What do the little monsters learn? A．They need to be a big hero. B．They need to find a friend. C．They need to be big and strong. D．Small monsters can do good things. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了电影《浪浪山的小怪物》的故事情节和角色特点，传达了“小人物也能有大梦想并做好事”的主题。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is about small heroes...four little monsters”和“they go on a long trip to the west”可知，电影讲述了四只小怪物西行的故事。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“A Toad is very shy and quiet, but he is a true and kind friend.”可知，害羞但真诚的朋友是蟾蜍。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据全文对可爱小怪物的描述可知，这是一部“可爱的”电影。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“They are brave and kind.”可知，小怪物们勇敢善良。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“small people can have big dreams and do good things”可知，小怪物们明白了小人物也能做好事。故选D。 Passage 2 The film Dead to Rights is set against the background of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. It tells a story about ordinary civilians in Nanjing. During the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, a postman named A Chang was forced to be an apprentice in Jixiang Photo-studio to survive. He had to develop films for a Japanese military photographer. When processing the photos, he found horrifying scenes of the Japanese army’s violence against unarmed people. In the photo-studio, there were also several other refugees, including the owner of the photo-studio and an actress. They were hiding in the cellar to keep alive. After discovering the negatives showing the war atrocities, they decided to risk their lives to smuggle these images out of Nanjing. They only had two passes, but there were seven people. They faced a difficult choice of life and death, but they were determined to let the world know the truth of the Nanjing Massacre. The film uses photography as a medium to show the horror of war. It doesn’t directly show a lot of bloodshed, but the photos developed from the negatives make people feel the cruelty of the war deeply. This is a film that reminds people never to forget our history and cherish peace. 1．What is the background of the film Dead to Rights? A．The Anti-Japanese War. B．The Nanjing Massacre. C．The World War II. D．The Liberation War. 2．Why did A Chang become an apprentice in the photo-studio? A．To make money. B．To learn photography. C．To survive. D．To help others. 3．What did they find in the films? A．Photos of beautiful scenery. B．Scenes of Japanese atrocities. C．Pictures of their families. D．Images of Japanese soldiers’ daily life. 4．How many passes did they have? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 5．What does the film want to tell us? A．Never forget our history. B．Love photography. C．Learn from the past. D．Fight against enemies. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了电影Dead to Rights，包括其背景、故事内容以及想要传达的思想。 1．细节理解题。根据“The film Dead to Rights is set against the background of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre.”可知，电影Dead to Rights的背景是南京大屠杀，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“During the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, a postman named A Chang was forced to be an apprentice in Jixiang Photo-studio to survive.”可知，阿昌在照相馆当学徒是为了生存，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“When processing the photos, he found horrifying scenes of the Japanese army's violence against unarmed people.”可知，他们在胶片中发现了日军暴行的场景，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“They only had two passes”可知，他们有两张通行证，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“This is a film that reminds people never to forget our history and cherish peace.”可知，这部电影想要告诉我们永远不要忘记历史，故选A。 Passage 3 I am Ken. I like scary movies and action movies. My favorite movie star is Jackie Chan. I think he is a great actor. He has a movie Who am I? It’s a very successful action movie. It’s exciting. My name is Karen. I like comedies and soap operas, but I don’t like scary movies. I think they are scary. I think Beijing Opera is educational. On weekends, I often go to watch Beijing Opera with my father. I can learn a lot about Chinese history. I am Jimmy. I like cartoons very much. I think Mickey Mouse is a great cartoon. It’s very funny. I also like scary movies. I think they are very exciting. My name is Nancy. On weekends, I often watch cartoons and talent shows on TV. I think they are interesting and funny. I don’t like sitcoms. They are boring. 1．Who likes scary movies? A．Karen and Ken. B．Ken and Jimmy. C．Jimmy and Karen. D．Karen and Nancy. 2．Why doesn’t Karen like scary movies? A．Because they are sad. B．Because they are meaningless. C．Because they are serious. D．Because they are scary. 3．What does Jimmy think of Mickey Mouse? A．It’s exciting. B．It’s interesting. C．It’s funny. D．It’s relaxing. 4．What does Nancy like to watch? A．Talent shows and cartoons. B．Comedies and sitcoms. C．Cartoons and soap operas. D．Comedies and talent shows. 5．Which of the following is Not True? A．Ken thinks Jackie Chan is a great actor. B．Karen thinks she can learn a lot about Chinese history from Beijing Opera. C．Jimmy thinks cartoons are very exciting. D．Nancy thinks sitcoms are boring. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了Ken、Karen、Jimmy和Nancy四人喜欢的电影类型及对影视作品的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“I like scary movies and action movies”和第3段“I also like scary movies”可知，Ken和Jimmy喜欢恐怖电影。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“I think they are scary”直接对应Karen不喜欢恐怖电影的原因。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“I think Mickey Mouse is a great cartoon. It’s very funny”，Jimmy认为米老鼠很有趣。funny与选项C完全匹配。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“I often watch cartoons and talent shows on TV”可知，Nancy喜欢看卡通和才艺表演。故选A。 5．细节判断题。根据文章第3段“I also like scary movies. I think they are very exciting.”可知，Jimmy认为恐怖电影刺激，但未提及对卡通的同类评价。故选C。 三、Unit4单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 A smart home in the future What kind of house are you going to buy? Do you often forget (忘记) to turn off (关掉) your light when you leave a room? Well, the house in the future can help you. We can visit this kind of house called the Smart Home at the Museum of Science and Industry (工业) in Chicago, Illinois. The Smart Home can greet you when you walk in the door. It can also turn on the lights, televisions and music players for you when you come into the room. And when you leave the house, it can turn them off. It is called the Smart Home because it makes your life easier. All the materials of the Smart Home are green. It is made of recyclable materials like used bottles. On the top of the house there is a vegetable garden. The house can use the sun in different ways. For example, we can use the sunlight to warm the house in winter. We also use a solar energy oven (太阳能炉子) to cook food. Although (虽然) it is expensive to build such a house, it is cheap to live in. 1．What do we call the house in the future? A．the Smart Home. B．the Future House. C．the New Kind of House. D．the House of Science and Industry. 2．What does the underlined word “recyclable” mean according to the passage? A．破旧的 B．可回收利用的 C．绿色的 D．高级的 3．Why is it called the Smart Home? A．Because it is beautiful. B．Because it makes life easier. C．Because there is a garden on the top. D．Because it uses the recyclable materials. 4．What’s on the top of the house? A．A solar energy oven. B．A beautiful park. C．A vegetable garden. D．A used bottle. 5．How many ways are mentioned to use the solar energy? A．Five. B．Four. C．Three. D．Two. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了未来的智能家居——“智能家居”（Smart Home）。 1．细节理解题。根据“We can visit this kind of house called the Smart Home at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.”可知，这种房子被称为“智能家居”，故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“It is made of recyclable materials like used bottles.”可知，用用过的瓶子制作，说明是可回收利用的，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“It is called the Smart Home because it makes your life easier.”可知，它被称为智能家居是因为它让生活更便利，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“On the top of the house there is a vegetable garden.”可知，屋顶有一个菜园，故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“For example, we can use the sunlight to warm the house in winter. We also use a solar energy oven to cook food.”可知，提到两种利用太阳能的方式，故选D。 Passage 2 A funny birthday surprise In 2045, the Johnsons had a smart home named “Eve”. One day, Dad whispered, “Eve, let’s plan a surprise for Mum’s birthday.” “Okay, planning now,” Eve replied, her voice smooth. But the party didn’t go as planned. When Mum walked in, she saw toilet paper everywhere and a salty cake on the table. “Surprise!” Everyone shouted, but Dad tasted the cake and frowned. “Eve, was this cake supposed to be sweet?” “Sorry, there was a mistake,” Eve said, not sounding sorry at all. Timmy, their son, couldn’t stop laughing. “I played with Eve’s cooking settings,” he admitted, looking a bit guilty. Mum laughed and cut the salty cake. “Well, this is unforgettable,” she said, laughing. They all danced to silly songs, and Dad said softly, “Happy chaos, right?” “Absolutely,” Mum smiled, her eyes bright. “This is family.” After that, the Johnsons remembered to check Eve’s settings. But they also learned something important: perfect doesn’t necessarily mean happy. Sometimes, it’s the unexpected moments that bring the most joy. 1．What is Eve? A．A dog. B．A smart home system. C．A birthday cake. D．A toy car. 2．What was wrong with the cake? A．It was too small. B．It was salty. C．It was burnt. D．It was frozen. 3．Who caused the problems at the birthday party? A．Mum. B．Dad. C．Eve. D．Timmy. 4．Which picture best represents (代表) the birthday party scene? A． B． C． D． 5．What role did technology play in the story? A．It spoiled the party. B．It was only in the background. C．It made things messy but also fun. D．It was the main point of the story. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文讲述约翰逊一家在智能家居Eve的帮助下为妈妈准备生日惊喜，但因儿子蒂米捣乱了Eve 的烹饪设置而导致派对出现意外，最终一家人却在混乱中感受到了家庭的温暖和快乐的故事，传达了“完美不一定意味着幸福，有时意外时刻反而能带来最多快乐”的道理。 1．细节理解题。根据“In 2045, the Johnsons had a smart home named ‘Eve’.”可知，Eve是一个智能家居系统，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mum laughed and cut the salty cake.”可知，蛋糕是咸的，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Timmy, their son, couldn’t stop laughing. ‘I played with Eve’s cooking settings,’ he admitted, looking a bit guilty.”可知，是蒂姆修改了Eve的设置，导致派对出现问题，故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“she saw toilet paper everywhere and a salty cake on the table”和“They all danced to silly songs”可知，生日派对场景应包含“满地卫生纸、桌上有蛋糕、家人跳舞”的元素，图B符合上述描述。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“she saw toilet paper everywhere and a salty cake on the table”，“Mum laughed and cut the salty cake. ‘Well, this is unforgettable’”和“they also learned something important: perfect doesn’t necessarily mean happy. Sometimes, it’s the unexpected moments that bring the most joy”可知，科技在故事中让事情变得混乱但也增添了乐趣，故选C。 Passage 3 Smart homes are becoming more and more popular these days. What is a smart home? A smart home is a living space with advanced technology. It allows you to control different devices (装置) in your home by just tapping on your smartphone—whether you’re at home or on your way to work. Smart homes include smart devices and systems, such as locks, fridges, bulbs, washing machines...You may wonder how they work. Smart speakers are used to play music or answer questions with voices. Smart lighting system can be controlled remotely according to your schedule. Smart fridges might suggest recipes and even order foods you need. All these devices work together as one to make your home smarter and your life easier. What are the advantages of a smart home? Firstly, it is convenient. You can control your home with smartphones or voices. Secondly, it’s helpful to avoid the unnecessary waste, so it possibly benefits the environment. Thirdly, if anything unusual happens around your home, the systems may begin to work to protect you and your home immediately. However, it may not be for everybody. Smart devices are typically more expensive than the traditional ones. What’s more, smart home systems rely on connectivity and data (数据) collection, so privacy concerns may arise. Each coin has two sides, so do smart homes. It’s up to you to design your own living environment. 1．What is a smart home according to the passage? A．A living space with bulbs. B．A living space with fridges. C．A living space with washing machines. D．A living space with advanced technology. 2．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph I refer to? A．A smart home. B．A smart speaker. C．A smart system. D．A smart lock. 3．Why are smart homes becoming more and more popular these days? A．Because they fit all the people. B．Because they may collect data easily. C．Because they are cheaper than the traditional ones. D．Because they can make your life safe, convenient and environmentally friendly. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．In which section of a website can you probably read the passage? A．Sports. B．Technology. C．Nature. D．Art. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了什么是智能家居，以及智能家居的优缺点。 1．细节理解题。根据“What is a smart home? A smart home is a living space with advanced technology.”可知，智能家居是一个拥有先进技术的生活空间。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“A smart home is a living space with advanced technology. It allows you to control different devices (装置) in your home by just tapping on your smartphone…”可知，智能生活家居允许你只要轻点智能手机，就可以控制家里的不同设备，划线部分It指代前文中提到的A smart home。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Firstly, it is convenient…Secondly…so it possibly benefits the environment. Thirdly…the systems may begin to work to protect you and your home immediately”可知，智能家居现在越来越受欢迎的原因是：它能让人们的生活更方便、环保、安全。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。通读文章可知，文章第一段总起全文，介绍文章主题：智能家居；第二、三、四段分别介绍了智能家居的优势、劣势；最后一段总结全文，点明智能家居的两面性。故选C。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了智能家居的相关知识，属于“科学技术”范畴，故在“技术”版块可看到此文章。故选B。 四、Units1-3单元话题热点预测 Passage 1 Alice is a creative girl from the USA．There is a science show at her school. It’s a fun event. Many students take part in it and invent many creative inventions. They do this to inspire (激励) students to create something useful in their daily life. Alice had no idea about what she could invent until her mother told her an article in the newspaper. The article explained how difficult it was to get sick people through the countryside to hospital in Africa. She felt sad and wanted to do something to help. Alice remembered that in North America, people used to pull heavy things on a wooden travois (旧式雪橇) with cars or horses. She had an idea: why not make a travois with wheels so it’s easier to move? And to make it lighter, she used bamboo from Africa instead of heavy wood. Later, Alice’s travois was one of the coolest inventions at the science show. With the help of US companies, she’s even planning to donate (捐赠) ten travois to hospitals in Africa, to help transport sick people more easily. Alice doesn’t know if she wants to be an inventor when she’s older, because she also likes music and writing, but she thinks it’s important for children to learn about inventing at school. 1．The science show at Alice’s school is ________. A．to raise money for charity B．to entertain students C．to show students’ creative inventions D．to encourage students to create useful inventions 2．What made Alice sad after reading the newspaper article? A．There aren’t enough hospitals in Africa. B．Moving patients in the countryside to hospitals in Africa is difficult. C．Sick people can’t get enough medicine. D．The transportation in Africa is convenient. 3．What inspired Alice to invent the travois? A．A school homework. B．A newspaper article. C．A game with her mother. D．A picture of a travois. 4．Why did Alice choose to use bamboo for her invention? A．To make it good for the environment. B．To make it cheaper to produce. C．To make it lighter and easier to move. D．To make it look more traditional. 5．Alice plans to ________ after the success of her invention at the science show. A．give some travois to African hospitals for free B．join an American company C．make money by selling travois D．study hard to become an inventor 6．What does Alice think about learning about inventing at school? A．It’s a waste of time and energy. B．It’s useful for students who want to become engineers. C．She prefers to learn about music and writing. D．She thinks it’s a good idea for kids to learn how to make new things. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。主要讲述了美国女孩Alice从报纸报道中获得灵感，发明了便于非洲乡村转运病人的带轮雪橇，并计划向非洲医院捐赠该发明的故事，体现了Alice的爱心与创造力。 1．细节理解题。根据“They do this to inspire (激励) students to create something useful in their daily life.”可知，学校举办科学展的目的是激励学生创造日常生活中有用的东西。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The article explained how difficult it was to get sick people through the countryside to hospital in Africa. She felt sad”可知，报纸文章中提到的非洲乡村病人转运困难的情况让Alice感到难过。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Alice had no idea about what she could invent until her mother told her an article in the newspaper.”以及第三段中对发明灵感的阐述可知，是报纸上的一篇文章启发了Alice发明雪橇。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“And to make it lighter, she used bamboo from Africa instead of heavy wood.”可知，Alice选择用竹子制作发明是为了让它更轻便、更容易移动。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“With the help of US companies, she’s even planning to donate (捐赠) ten travois to hospitals in Africa”可知，发明在科学展获得成功后，Alice计划向非洲的医院免费捐赠一些雪橇。“donate”与“give...for free”含义一致。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“but she thinks it’s important for children to learn about inventing at school.”可知，Alice认为孩子们在学校学习发明创造是很有意义的，即她觉得让孩子学习如何制作新东西是个好主意。故选D。 Passage 2 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 From Passion to Problem Collecting can bring a lot of happiness to people. However, what starts as a harmless hobby could turn into hoarding (囤积). This happens when the behavior becomes compulsive (难以抑制的). That means the behavior happens over and over again and is beyond the control of the person. This usually results in unmanageable amounts of clutter (杂乱的东西). Here are some suggestions for those with a hoarding problem: Set yourself small goals. Try something like throwing away one thing per day. Set a timer and try to tidy one area. Or you could try to limit the time in other ways, like listening to a set number of songs. 3 For example, you might schedule one hour a week for cleaning. Try to plan where your items will go, such as in the bin or as a donation (捐赠物). As soon as possible, try to make sure they go exactly where you planned. Come up with some rules. Some people use the rule that if they haven’t used an item in the last year, they’ll get rid of it. Different rules work for different people, but these can help to make decisions easier. Explore new hobbies. This could be going for a walk, watching a film, or visiting a museum. 1．According to the article, what is a sign of hoarding? A．Collecting rare items. B．The behavior of collecting becomes compulsive and beyond control. C．Having a lot of items on display. D．Selling items to make money. 2．According to the article, what is one way to manage a hoarding problem? A．Set a timer to tidy one area. B．Buy more boxes to store things. C．Share items with friends. D．Wait for the problem to go away. 3．Which subtitle is the best choice for the third suggestion? A．Make a plan. B．Start a new collection with a friend. C．Join a club to trade items. D．Take photos of your items and keep them in an album. 4．According to the article, how can new hobbies help with hoarding? A．They can become new interests instead of collecting. B．They can make collecting more valuable. C．They should replace the need to clean up. D．They have nothing to do with hoarding. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The good things about collecting items. B．Suggestions for dealing with a hoarding problem. C．The importance of setting goals in life. D．Different hobbies people can try. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了收集可能会给人们带来快乐，但也可能变成难以抑制且无法控制的囤积问题，文章针对有囤积问题的人提供了一些建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“This happens when the behavior becomes compulsive (难以抑制的). That means the behavior happens over and over again and is beyond the control of the person.”可知，当收集行为变得强迫性且无法控制时，就会变成囤积，这是囤积的一个标志，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Set a timer and try to tidy one area.”可知，这是处理囤积问题的一种方法，即设置定时器整理一个区域，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“For example, you might schedule one hour a week for cleaning. Try to plan where your items will go…”可知，本段主要是在说制定计划，如安排每周一小时打扫，计划物品放置位置等，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Explore new hobbies. This could be going for a walk, watching a film, or visiting a museum.”可知，探索新爱好可以成为新的兴趣，从而替代收集，帮助解决囤积问题，故选A。 5．主旨大意题。文章开头提到收集可能变成囤积问题，然后给出了一些处理囤积问题的建议，如设定小目标、设置定时器整理、制定计划、探索新爱好等，主要是关于处理囤积问题的建议，故选B。 Passage 3 Choose the best answer. (选择最恰当的答案) He was just an ordinary postman. Day after day, he shuttled (穿梭) back and forth across the village. For him, life was without waves. One day, he was delivering mail as usual. When he looked up in the sky, he suddenly lost his balance because a little stone tripped him up (绊倒). He looked down at the stone carefully, finding it strange but beautiful. In his eyes, this stone was like a lost jewel (宝石) covered with dust (灰尘). The postman then placed the stone in his bag carefully. Because of this stone’s arrival, his day was lightened. He suddenly had a good idea—I can build a castle with such beautiful stones. How wonderful it will be! His usual life started to be different since then. He still delivered mail, but he collected every stone he could find along the way. All those dusty stones, in his eyes, glittered like diamonds. Gradually, his small bag couldn’t hold his stones any more and he needed to use a wheelbarrow (独轮手推车) to carry them. People didn’t understand what happened when they saw the postman delivering letters with a wheelbarrow full of stones. After collecting enough stones, he started to build his castle. During the daytime, he passed along the dreams of others; and during the nighttime, he built his own dream. Someone laughed at him and no one joined him, but he still happily kept on building his castle. Because he knew, the dream and the castle only belonged to him. After 20 years of working day and night, the postman’s dream castle was finally completed. It was a magnificent castle just as he had imagined. This is a real story. The postman’s name is Xue Waller. The stone castle has become a famous tourist attraction in France, which is called “ideal palace of Ferdinand Cheval”. At the entrance of the stone castle, there is a sentence—“I want to know how far a dream stone can go.” 1．The postman found the stone because he ________. A．lost his balance B．lost his bag C．felt happy D．lost a jewel 2．The postman’s own dream was to ________. A．collect stones B．deliver mails C．find diamonds D．build his castle 3．The underlined word “glittered” in the third paragraph may mean “________”. A．shone B．cleaned C．posted D．hid 4．Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A．A little stone tripped the postman up while he was delivering mail as usual. B．The postman collected every stone he would find along the way. C．The postman built his castle with the help of his family and friends. D．The postman spent twenty years building his stone castle. 5．The postman named Xue Waller was ________. A．German B．French C．British D．American 6．From the passage we can learn that ________. A．the postman had a colourful life before he found the stone B．the postman gave up his job in order to build his stone castle C．the stone that tripped the postman up was a real jewel D．though people didn’t understand him, the postman continued his dream-building a castle 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位普通邮递员在送信途中被一块石头绊倒，发现石头的特别后开始收集石头，并最终用这些石头建成了自己梦想中的城堡的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“When he looked up in the sky, he suddenly lost his balance because a little stone tripped him up (绊倒). He looked down at the stone carefully, finding it strange but beautiful.”可知，邮递员发现这块石头是因为他被石头绊倒了，失去了平衡。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“After collecting enough stones, he started to build his castle.”以及“Because he knew, the dream and the castle only belonged to him.”可知，邮递员自己的梦想是建造自己的城堡。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“All those dusty stones, in his eyes, glittered like diamonds.”可知，在他眼里，所有那些布满灰尘的石头都像钻石一样闪闪发光，由此可以推断出“glittered”意为“闪闪发光”，与“shone”意思相近。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Someone laughed at him and no one joined him, but he still happily kept on building his castle.”可知，邮递员是在没有家人和朋友帮助的情况下独自建造城堡的，C选项“The postman built his castle with the help of his family and friends.”表述错误。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“The stone castle has become a famous tourist attraction in France, which is called ‘ideal palace of Ferdinand Cheval’.”可知，这位邮递员是法国人。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据“Someone laughed at him and no one joined him, but he still happily kept on building his castle.”可知，尽管人们不理解他，但邮递员还是继续他的梦想——建造城堡。故选D。 Passage 4 DEAR READERS My friend Tristan is a hurdler on a track-and-field team (田径队). I love to watch him run and jump over the hurdles (障碍). In these races, the hurdles are there to slow down the runners. We all face hurdles in our lives. They slow us down as we run toward a goal. Some hurdles are low and can be easily jumped over. Others are much higher and a lot more difficult. They are big problems. To move forward, we need to break them down. I thought about this as I read the story of Congressman (国会议员) John Lewis. He faced many hurdles because of his skin color (肤色). In 1956, when he was 16, he wanted a library card but was not allowed to have one. At that time, in some places in the U. S., only white people could use libraries. Experiences like that one made Lewis decide to break down the unfair hurdles for black people. He spent his life working towards this goal, not just for himself, but for people all across the country. Although Lewis couldn’t get into a library as a young man, he later became the subject (主题) of many books on library shelves. He also wrote his own books. Lewis passed away in 2020, but his story lives on. It continues to make us believe that we can make the world fairer. Have you had a hurdle in your life? How did you get over it or break it down? Share your story with other readers of Highlights by writing to me at Christine@Highlights.com! Your friend, Christine 1．What job does Tristan do? A．Tristan is a high-jumper on the field. B．Tristan is a swimmer. C．Tristan is a hurdler. D．Tristan is a librarian. 2．Why couldn’t Lewis have a library card in 1956? A．Because he was too young to have one. B．Because he had no money on him. C．Because he wasn’t a congressman. D．Because only white people could use libraries in some places at that time. 3．Which of the following is Not True about Lewis? A．He spent his life working for people all across the country. B．Nobody wrote books about Lewis. C．He wrote his own books. D．He made the world fairer. 4．According to the text, how can we face hurdles in our lives? A．We can give up. B．We can only jump over low hurdles. C．We can work hard to break them down. D．We can wait for others to break them down. 5．Where do you find this text most probably? A．In a magazine called Highlights. B．In a speech called Highlights. C．On a TV show called Highlights. D．On a poster called Highlights. 6．What’s Christine’s job most probably? A．She is a hurdler on a track-and-field team. B．She is a lawyer fighting for black people. C．She is a teacher working for students’ mental health. D．She is an editor (编辑) for Highlights magazine. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，借朋友跨栏的经历引出生活中人人会遇“障碍”，又以John Lewis因肤色遭遇不公却一生为打破种族不公“障碍”、追求公平的故事，传递要勇于直面并破除生活中“障碍”的理念。 1．细节理解题。根据“My friend Tristan is a hurdler on a track-and-field team”可知Tristan是一个跨栏运动员，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 1956, when he was 16, he wanted a library card but was not allowed to have one. At that time, in some places in the U. S., only white people could use libraries.”可知Lewis不能有一个图书卡，是因为在当时，美国的一些地方仅仅白人能使用图书馆，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Although Lewis couldn’t get into a library as a young man, he later became the subject of many books on library shelves.”可知在图书馆书架上的许多书，以Lewis为话题，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“We all face hurdles in our lives. ...To move forward, we need to break them down.”可知当我们面对生活中的障碍时，为了能向前，我们需要克服、打破它们，故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据文章可知全文通过讲事例、说道理来告诉我们如何面对生活中的障碍，且由“Share your story with other readers of Highlights by writing to me at Christine@Highlights.com!”可以推断文章最有可能在一本杂志上被找到，故选A。 6．推理判断题。根据“DEAR READERS”和“Share you story with other readers of Highlights by writing to me at Christine@Highlights.com!”可推测Christine是Highlights杂志的一个编辑，故选D。 Passage 5 Career Guidance Workshop Preparing teenagers for work: some ______ jobs Robotics engineers usually work in a tech company. They design and build robots for factories and homes. Today, many engineers are working with AI systems (系统), so robots can learn by themselves and perform better. The work is not simple because it often takes a lot of time and energy. These engineers dream of making robots that can help people in daily life, such as the elderly at home. We hope their dream will come true soon. Wildlife photographers take photos of animals and nature. They often travel to forests, deserts (沙漠), or oceans to take pictures. They usually get up before the sun rises, carry heavy cameras and wait for a long time until the right moment comes. People can see their photos in nature magazines. Sometimes, they also give talks in schools or museums to help people learn more about nature and animals. As teachers at the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) in different countries, they teach local children Chinese and help spread (传播) Chinese culture. They usually travel a lot and sometimes have to get used to the new lifestyle. However, they enjoy their work because they can see smiles on their students’ faces. For them, teaching Chinese is not just a job—it is a way to help people around the world understand each other better. 1．This passage mainly ________. A．tells teenagers how to find a good job B．asks teenagers to join the career guidance workshop C．shows how AI changes people’s life D．introduces different kinds of jobs to teenagers 2．With AI system, robots can ________. A．work in a tech company B．learn by themselves and perform better C．design and build new robots D．help old people in the world 3．The underlined phrase “the right moment” probably means the time when ________. A．the sun rises in the morning B．animals show up in a good place C．wildlife photographers have a chance to sleep D．people can see the photos in magazines 4．Which of the following picture can be filled in the blank? A． B． C． D． 5．What can be filled in the sentence “Preparing teenagers for work: some ________ jobs”. A．exciting but dangerous B．relaxing but boring C．challenging but meaningful D．practical but uninteresting 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要向青少年介绍了机器人工程师、野生动物摄影师、孔子学院教师等不同种类且具有挑战性但有意义的工作。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Preparing teenagers for work: some ... jobs”以及文中对机器人工程师、野生动物摄影师、孔子学院教师等职业的介绍，可知这篇文章主要是向青少年介绍不同种类的工作。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Today, many engineers are working with AI systems (系统), so robots can learn by themselves and perform better”可知，有了人工智能系统，机器人可以自主学习并表现得更好。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Wildlife photographers take photos of animals and nature. They often travel to forests, deserts (沙漠), or oceans to take pictures. They usually get up before the sun rises, carry heavy cameras and wait for a long time until the right moment comes.”可知，野生动物摄影师拍摄动物和自然，他们会等待合适的时刻，也就是动物出现在好位置的时刻。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“As teachers at the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) in different countries, they teach local children Chinese and help spread (传播) Chinese culture.”可知，此处介绍的是孔子学院的教师，他们的工作是教当地孩子中文，传播中国文化，选项A的图片是教师在教孩子，并且有灯笼等中国文化元素，符合语境。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据对机器人工程师（工作不简单，需要大量时间和精力，梦想让机器人帮助人们）、野生动物摄影师（早起、携带沉重设备、长时间等待，作品用于杂志和科普）、孔子学院教师（传播中国文化，帮助世界更好地相互理解）的介绍，可知这些工作是有挑战性但有意义的。故选C。 Passage 6 They travel to many hotels. They sleep in the beds, eat the food, and use the swimming pool. They do all this secretly. Their job is to find out if the hotel is good. They help make hotels better for all guests. Who are they? They are “hotel sleepers”. When people want to find a nice hotel, the reports from these sleepers are very helpful. Thanks to them, hotels can know what is good and what is not. Lena is an experienced hotel sleeper. She loves her job and explains, “My job sounds like a fun adventure, but it needs a careful eye. I have a long list of things to check. Is the room clean? Is the pillow (枕头) soft? How fast is the WiFi? I even see if the staff smiles and says hello. I take photos and write notes on my phone. I must be like a normal guest, so I can’t tell anyone about my job. After I leave, I write a long report for the hotel company.” “It’s a job that makes me proud. We help hotels do better, and we help families have happy holidays. I feel good when I know my work makes someone’s trip more enjoyable.” 1．A hotel sleeper does a lot of things EXCEPT ________. A．sleeping in the beds. B．talking with hotel staff. C．checking the room. D．writing notes. 2．What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refer to? A．Hotels. B．Guests. C．Reports. D．Magazines. 3．According to Lena, which of the following is NOT something she checks? A．The speed of the WiFi. B．The price of the food. C．The cleanliness of the room. D．The politeness of the staff. 4．How does Lena gather information during her hotel stay? A．She takes photos and writes notes on her phone. B．She tells the hotel manager to check equipment. C．She asks other guests what they think. D．She uses a long list of things from the hotel to check. 5．Which of the following is the most important trait (特质) for a successful hotel sleeper according to the text? A．Travelling a lot and not getting tired. B．Writing long reports very fast. C．Being good at noticing and remembering details. D．Having a lot of experience of running a hotel. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了“酒店体验员”这一职业，他们秘密入住酒店，检查酒店各方面情况并撰写报告，帮助酒店提升服务质量，让客人有更好的住宿体验。。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“They sleep in the beds...Is the room clean?... I take photos and write notes on my phone.”可知，酒店体验员会睡在酒店的床上、检查房间、记笔记，文中未提及与酒店员工交谈。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“When people want to find a nice hotel, the reports from these sleepers are very helpful. Thanks to them, hotels can know what is good and what is not.”可知，此处“them”指代的是这些体验员的报告。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Is the room clean? Is the pillow (枕头) soft? How fast is the WiFi? I even see if the staff smiles and says hello.”可知，莉娜检查房间是否干净、WiFi速度、员工是否礼貌，未提及检查食物价格。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“I take photos and write notes on my phone.”可知，莉娜在酒店期间通过拍照和在手机上记笔记来收集信息，故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据第三段“My job sounds like a fun adventure, but it needs a careful eye. I have a long list of things to check.”可知，成功的酒店体验员需要善于注意和记住细节。故选C。 2 / 28 1 / 28 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $