专题05 阅读回答问题进阶练15篇（三大主题，期末复习专项训练）九年级英语上学期牛津上海版

专题05 阅读回答问题进阶练15篇 一、人与自我 1 二、人与社会 11 三、人与自然 21 一、人与自我 Passage 1 Hope Beyond the River For most people, graduation is an exciting day, but my graduation day was not. I remember that weekend two years ago. Family and friends had flown in from across the country to watch the celebration. But just like everyone else in my class, I had watched the economy turn from bad to worse in my fourth year of university. Almost all of us graduates had degrees, but very uncertain future. The weeks ahead weren’t easy. I knew my small university town couldn’t offer me any opportunities, so I packed up my things and drove to Southern California to find work. But what I thought would take a week lasted for two weeks, and then four, and 100 job applications later, I found myself in the exact same situation as I was in before. You know that feeling when you wake up in fear? That feeling became constant (持续不断的) in my life. Days felt like weeks, weeks like months, and those many months felt like everlasting pain. And the most annoying part was no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t seem to make any progress. So what did I do to keep my good sense? I decided to write. Something about putting words on a page made everything seem a little clearer-a little brighter. Something about writing gave me hope. And if you want something badly enough, sometimes a little hope is all you need! I put my dissatisfaction into a children’s book. Beyond the River is the story of an unlikely hero, a little fish, who refused to give up his dream. And then one day, without any sort of writing degree or contacts in the writing world - just a lot of hard work and determination - I was offered a publishing contract for my first book! After that, things slowly began to fall into place. I was offered a second book deal. Then, a few months later, I got an interview with the Walt Disney Company and was hired shortly after. Don’t give up. Even if things look tough now, don’t give up. If you work hard, things will always get better. Often times our dreams lie in wait just a little further upstream. All we need is the courage to push beyond the river.Q&A 1．Why was the author’s graduation day not exciting? 2．How did the author feel during the weeks and months after graduation? 3．What did the author do to keep his good sense? 4．What is the story Beyond the River about? 5．What does the underlined phrase “fall into place” in paragraph 6 most probably mean? 6．What made the author succeed? Why? 【答案】1．Because the economy was bad and graduates had uncertain futures. 2．He felt constant fear and pain, and days felt like weeks, weeks like months, and those many months felt like everlasting pain. 3． He decided to write. 4．It is about a little fish who refused to give up his dream. 5．Things began to improve and succeed gradually. 6．Hard work and determination. Because if you work hard, things will always get better. Often times our dreams lie in wait just a little further upstream. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者在毕业后面临经济困境和就业压力，通过写作找到希望并最终获得成功的故事。 1．根据文章第2段“But just like everyone else in my class, I had watched the economy turn from bad to worse in my fourth year of university. Almost all of us graduates had degrees, but very uncertain future.可知，经济恶化和就业前景不明朗导致毕业日不令人兴奋。故填Because the economy was bad and graduates had uncertain futures. 2．根据文章第4段“You know that feeling when you wake up in fear? That feeling became constant in my life. Days felt like weeks, weeks like months, and those many months felt like everlasting pain.“可知，作者在恐惧中醒来，且这种感觉持续不断。日子就像几周，几周就像几个月，而这几个月就像持续不断的痛苦。故填He felt constant fear and pain, and days felt like weeks, weeks like months, and those many months felt like everlasting pain. 3．根据文章第4段“So what did I do to keep my good sense? I decided to write.”可知，作者决定写作来保持理智。故填He decided to write. 4．根据文章第5段“Beyond the River is the story of an unlikely hero, a little fish, who refused to give up his dream.”可知，《Beyond the River》讲述了一个不太可能的英雄——一条小鱼拒绝放弃梦想的故事。故填It is about a little fish who refused to give up his dream. 5．根据文章第6段“After that, things slowly began to fall into place. I was offered a second book deal. Then, a few months later, I got an interview with the Walt Disney Company and was hired shortly after.”可知，之后，事情开始慢慢步入正轨。作者得到了第二份出书合同。几个月后，得到了华特迪士尼公司的面试机会，并很快被录用。因此，短语指事情逐渐好转并成功。故填Things began to improve and succeed gradually. 6．根据文章第6段“just a lot of hard work and determination”及最后一段“If you work hard, things will always get better. Often times our dreams lie in wait just a little further upstream. ”可知，作者的成功源于坚持和努力。只要努力，事情总会变得更好。很多时候，我们的梦想就在上游稍远的地方等待着我们。我们需要的只是冲出河流的勇气。故填Hard work and determination. Because if you work hard, things will always get better. Often times our dreams lie in wait just a little further upstream. Passage 2 Answer the questions （根据短文内容回答下列问题) The Japanese are well known to have some of the longest life expectancies (长寿) in the world. They also enjoy the lowest obesity (肥胖症) rate in the developed countries. What’s their secret? Their healthy diet contributes a lot. An important feature of the Japanese diet is the visual appeal (视觉吸引) of food. Food with attractive appearance is presented on pretty little dishes and plates. This way of dining encourages you to “eat” with your eyes, by enjoying the beauty of the food. The result is that you slow down to taste every bite, which means eating less, because it gives your brain time to realize you’re full. In Japan, food is served on separate small plates and bowls instead of on one big plate. Diners take turns having a little taste of everything. Research shows that when we’re served more, we tend to eat it—whether we are hungry or not. Serving smaller portions (量) may be one of the best secrets for healthy eating and weight loss. We can control the amount we eat in that way. Japanese prefer fresh vegetables and fruits. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruits are eaten daily in the Japanese diet. Japan is kind of a “vegetable-crazed” (嗜蔬菜如命的) nation. When Japanese women were asked which home-cooked meals they most loved to prepare for their families, “mixed vegetable simmered (炖) in soup” came out on top. Green beans, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes all have a place in the Japanese diet. Vegetables are served simmered in soup, stir-fried in a small bit of oil or lightly steamed. All these methods keep a maximum amount of nutrition. Japanese eat a lot of fish. Japan account for (占……比例) only 2% of the world’s population, but its people eat 10% of the world’s fish. Fish, especially fatty fish, for example, salmon and tuna (金枪鱼) are Japanese favorites. Eating a lot of fish helps them to reduce the risk of heart disease. 1．What lowest rate do Japanese have in the developed countries of the world? 2．What is an important feature of the Japanese diet? 3．What is the advantage for serving food on separate small plates and bowls? 4．Food is not served on one big plate in Japan, is it? 5．Why do Japanese people eat a lot of fish? 6．What is your opinion about the Japanese diet?   【答案】1．The lowest obesity rate. 2．The visual appeal of food. 3．We can control the amount we eat in that way. 4．No, it isn’t. 5．Because it can help them to reduce the risk of heart disease. 6．I think that the Japanese diet is both balanced and healthy. / It does much good to our health. 【导语】本文主要介绍了日本人长寿的秘密是他们饮食健康，日本人怎样做到饮食健康以及他们吃哪些健康的食物。 1．根据“They also enjoy the lowest obesity rate in the developed countries. ”可知，日本的肥胖率也是发达国家中最低的。故填The lowest obesity rate. 2．根据“An important feature of the Japanese diet is the visual appeal of food.”可知，日本饮食的一个重要特点是食物的视觉吸引力。故填The visual appeal of food. 3．根据“Serving smaller portions (量) may be one of the best secrets for healthy eating and weight loss. We can control the amount we eat in that way.”可知，把食物分放在几个小盘子和碗里的好处是我们可以通过这种方式控制食量。故填We can control the amount we eat in that way. 4．根据“In Japan, food is served on separate small plates and in bowls instead of on one big plate.”可知，在日本食物被放在小盘子里。故填No, it isn’t. 5．根据“Eating a lot of fish help them to reduce the risk of heart disease.”可知，吃很多鱼有助于降低患心脏病的风险，故填Because it can help them to reduce the risk of heart disease. 6．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think that the Japanese diet is both balanced and healthy./It does much good to our health. Passage 3 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Interviewer: Hi Johnson, thanks for being here today. We want to talk about freeganism. Can you tell us what that means? Johnson: Freeganism is a way of life that helps reduce waste in our society. Freegans are people who try to live by using what others throw away. Interviewer: Where do freegans look for food? Johnson: Freegans look for food in the rubbish bins that are behind shopping centres or in the lanes behind buildings. Surprisingly, some of the food is still good. They might even find food that is still packed and just out of date. Interviewer: Is this allowed? Johnson: It may not be allowed, because the rubbish bins are often on private land. If they are caught, they can be arrested. But people still believe it helps reduce waste and is good for the environment. Interviewer: Is it dangerous? Johnson: It can be dangerous, not just because the food might be out of date, but also because there could be dangerous things in the rubbish. Freegans have to be careful and make sure they don’t hurt themselves. Interviewer: 4 ? Johnson: The answer is yes, but exact numbers aren’t known. The big chain supermarkets and shops have stopped throwing away food. Now they give it to food banks, so there are not many choices for Shanghai freegans. Interviewer: Can you share a personal story? Johnson: Mariela became a freegan after she lost her job in New York. She had a sick husband and three kids to look after. One day, she saw workers throwing food into bins behind a supermarket. She took what she could carry home to feed her family. Now, they have been freegans ever since. Mariela even made a film about her experience, called Freegans in New York. The film will be shown during Save The Earth Week to show how freegans live and why. Interviewer: That’s really inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Johnson! 1．Freegans help reduce environmental harm, don’t they? 2．Where are the rubbish bins that freegans usually find food in? 3．How do big chain supermarkets deal with unsold food to reduce waste? 4．What question best fits the blank? 5．What gave Mariela ideas of making the film Freegans in New York? 6．What challenges might freegans face in their daily lives? List 3 challenges. 【答案】1．Yes, they do. 2．Behind shopping centres or in the lanes behind buildings. 3．They give it to food banks. 4．Are there freegans in Shanghai? 5．Her personal experience as a freegan. 6．They may be arrested for searching bins on private land. The food might be out of date. There could be dangerous things in the rubbish. 【导语】本文是一段关于“免费素食主义”的访谈内容，主要介绍了这一生活方式的理念及相关情况。 1．根据“Freeganism is a way of life that helps reduce waste in our society”可知，免费素食主义是一种帮助减少社会浪费的生活方式。故填Yes, they do. 2．根据“Freegans look for food in the rubbish bins that are behind shopping centres or in the lanes behind buildings”可知，免费素食者通常在购物中心后面或建筑物后面的巷子里的垃圾桶里寻找食物。故填Behind shopping centres or in the lanes behind buildings. 3．根据“The big chain supermarkets and shops have stopped throwing away food. Now they give it to food banks”可知，大型连锁超市和商店不再扔掉食物，而是将其捐赠给食物银行。故填They give it to food banks. 4．根据Johnson的回答“The answer is yes, but exact numbers aren’t known”可知，是问上海是否有免费素食者。故填Are there freegans in Shanghai? 5．根据“Mariela became a freegan after she lost her job in New York… She took what she could carry home to feed her family… Now, they have been freegans ever since”可知，Mariela成为免费素食者的经历给了她拍摄这部电影的灵感。故填Her personal experience as a freegan. 6．根据“If they are caught, they can be arrested.”，“It can be dangerous, not just because the food might be out of date, but also because there could be dangerous things in the rubbish. ”可知，他们可能会面对的挑战有：会被逮捕、食物可能过期以及垃圾桶里可能有危险物品。故填They may be arrested for searching bins on private land. The food might be out of date. There could be dangerous things in the rubbish. Passage 4 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. One day the boy said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. One who touches top of hill first, wins the race.” Father agreed. Both of them started running toward hilltop. After running for some time, Father suddenly stopped. Eton asked, “What happened? Why did you stop suddenly? Have you accepted your defeat already?” “No, no. Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them,” Father replied. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I touch top then I will remove them,” Eton replied. Saying this, the boy ran ahead fast. Father removed pebbles from his shoes and moved ahead. Eton had gone far ahead, but now he started feeling pain in his feet because of the pebbles stuck in his shoes and his running speed started to decrease (下降). Gradually, Father came close to him. Seeing his boy, Father shouted from behind, “Why don’t you remove pebbles from your shoes first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” said the boy. In a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased a lot due to the pricking pebbles and now he was not even able to walk. He stopped there and screamed, “Dad, I can’t run any more.” Father quickly ran back and took off Eton’s shoes and saw that his feet were injured. Father took the boy back home and applied some medicine to the injuries. When pain subsided (消退) a bit, he talked to the boy, “Son, I told you to first remove your pebbles and then go on with the race.” “But ________,” Eton said. “It is not like that son, if any problem come in our life, then we should not delay solving them by saying that we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble but now to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for one week”, Father said. 1．Did Eton and his father have a race on a nearby hill one day? 2．Why did Father suddenly stop after running for some time? 3．Why did Eton begin to run more and more slowly? 4．How did Father take care of his son’s feet? 5．What might Eton say to his father? Fill in the blank with one sentence. 6．What will Eton possibly do when he meets with problems next time? Why? 【答案】1．Yes, they did. 2．Because some peddles got stuck in his shoes and he stopped to remove them. 3．Because the peddles stuck in his shoes made his feet hurt. 4．By taking the boy back home and applying some medicine to the injuries. 5．I want to win the race first/the time is so limited/doing that will probably waste my time 6．Eton will probably stop to solve the problems first. Because he has learned from this experience that delaying solving problems will cause more pain and trouble in the long run. 【导语】本主要讲述了伊顿和父亲在山上赛跑，伊顿因不愿停下清除鞋中石子而受伤，父亲借此教育他的故事，传达出生活中遇到问题不应拖延，需及时解决，否则会带来更大的困扰。 1．根据“Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. One day the boy said, ‘Dad, let’s have a race today. One who touches top of hill first, wins the race.’ Father agreed.”可知，他们进行了赛跑。故填Yes, they did. 2．根据“No, no. Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them”可知，父亲突然停下来是因为一些小石子卡在他的鞋子里了。它停下来把它们弄出来。故填Because some peddles got stuck in his shoes and he stopped to remove them. 3．根据“Eton had gone far ahead, but now he started feeling pain in his feet because of the pebbles stuck in his shoes and his running speed started to decrease (下降)”可知，因为卡在他鞋子里的鹅卵石让他的脚很疼，所以他跑得越来越慢。故填Because the peddles stuck in his shoes made his feet hurt. 4．根据“Father took the boy back home and applied some medicine to the injuries.”可知，父亲把男孩带回家，并在伤口上涂了些药。故填By taking the boy back home and applying some medicine to the injuries. 5．根据“Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I touch top then I will remove them”和“But I don’t have time for this!”可知，伊顿很想赢得比赛，没有时间把石头弄出来，故他可能会说：“我想第一个赢得比赛。/时间很有限。/那样做可能会浪费我的时间。”故填I want to win the race first/the time is so limited/doing that will probably waste my time。 6．根据“if any problem come in our life, then we should not delay solving them by saying that we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble but now to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for one week”可知，如果生活中出现任何问题，那么我们不应该说我们现在没有时间来拖延解决它们。你移走那块石头几乎不需要一分钟，但现在为了节省这一分钟，你将不得不忍受一周的疼痛，故下一次伊顿遇到问题，他可能会先停下来解决问题。因为他从这次经历中学到，拖延解决问题从长远来看会带来更多的痛苦和麻烦。故填Eton will probably stop to solve the problems first. Because he has learned from this experience that delaying solving problems will cause more pain and trouble in the long run. Passage 5 Read and answer the questions (阅读短文， 根据以下内容回答问题) One day when Kelly, my daughter, was out, I entered her room to look for a book, only to find the room rather messy. I decided to tidy it up and it was no surprise that my daughter was angry about it when she was back. I couldn’t blame her, as no one likes to feel violated (侵犯). After that, it seemed like I saw the CAUTION tape more than I saw my daughter’s face. The door to her room, like the door to her thoughts, was often closed. She spent more and more time by herself and was less and less interested in family movie night. I began to look for a way back into her world. One Saturday evening, we went shopping for some clothes for she grew bigger. The errand (差事) became a totally fun outing because we were together with great joy. We shopped, joked, laughed and laughed. Besides, we entered a tea shop, tried some of their blend (混合茶叶) and bought a box of a flavor we both liked. Once the weather turns cold, it is always tea season in our house. This year, with our new tea flavor on tap, I enjoyed switching the kettle on and shared the tea. A knock on my daughter’s door followed by “Tea, here...” was always welcomed. I no longer nagged (不停唠叨) about her homework. I no longer nagged about the dirty clothes on the floor. I no longer tried to ask for information about her social circle. For that moment, I just brought her a cup of tea, and nothing more. My ticket into her room came with hot water and a bag of tea leaves. By offering this simple comfort, I gained some quality time with my daughter. 1．It was surprising that Kelly was angry with what her mother did, wasn’t it? 2．Please list an example which shows the door to Kelly’s thoughts was closed. 3．Who made the tea, Kelly or the writer? 4．What did the writer no longer nag about? 5．What does the phrase “this simple comfort” refer to? 6．When is the quality time you spend with your parents? Why do you think so? 【答案】1．No, it wasn’t. 2．Kelly spent more and more time by herself and was less and less interested in family movie night. 3．The writer. 4．She no longer nagged about Kelly’s homework and the dirty clothes on the floor. 5．It refers to the hot water and a bag of tea leaves. 6．I think eating together is the quality time I spend with my parents. Because during the process of eating, we can share a lot of daily things, which undoubtedly can strengthen the connection of us. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了凯丽因妈妈进她私人空间整理房间而生气，妈妈意识到错误后，努力调整自己对待女儿的方式以重新走进女儿的世界的故事。 1．根据“I decided to tidy it up and it was no surprise that my daughter was angry about it when she was back.”可知，我决定帮她整理一下，而当她回来发现后生气也就不足为奇了。故填No, it wasn’t. 2．根据“She spent more and more time by herself and was less and less interested in family movie night.”可知，她房间的门就像她思想的门一样，经常紧闭着，表现是她越来越多时间独自度过，对家庭电影之夜也越来越不感兴趣。故填Kelly spent more and more time by herself and was less and less interested in family movie night. 3．根据“I enjoyed switching the kettle on and shared the tea. A knock on my daughter’s door followed by ‘Tea, here...’ was always welcomed.”可知，我总是很享受打开水壶沏茶并与她分享的时刻，敲敲女儿的门，然后说“茶，来了……”总是受到欢迎的，可知茶是作者煮的。故填The writer. 4．根据“I no longer nagged (不停唠叨) about her homework. I no longer nagged about the dirty clothes on the floor.”可知，作者不再唠叨女儿的作业和地板上的脏衣服。故填She no longer nagged about Kelly’s homework and the dirty clothes on the floor. 5．根据“My ticket into her room came with hot water and a bag of tea leaves. By offering this simple comfort, I gained some quality time with my daughter.”可知，我进入她房间的“门票”就是热水和一包茶叶，通过提供这种简单的安慰，我和女儿共度了一些宝贵的时光。可知此处简单的安慰指热水和一包茶叶。故填It refers to the hot water and a bag of tea leaves. 6．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think eating together is the quality time I spend with my parents. Because during the process of eating, we can share a lot of daily things, which undoubtedly can strengthen the connection of us. 二、人与社会 Passage 1 Answer the questions（根据以下内容回答问题） As a younger man, Joe saw thousands of fireflies (萤火虫) every summer in southern Arizona. The sight was so magical that he was inspired to become an insect expert and, ever since, the study of the lightning bugs has become his life’s work. Four decades later, Joe still goes back to those woodlands. Today, though, they’re mostly dark. The fireflies have been disappearing, Joe said. “Down to just a very few compared to the big population they had back then.” Nearly one in three firefly species in the United States and Canada may die out in the future, scientists say. Studies also show a fall in their numbers from forests in Malaysia to grasslands in England. The biggest problem facing fireflies today is the loss of their habitats. Fireflies spend most of their lives in their larval (幼虫的) state. But much of the wet soil that young fireflies need to grow is being destroyed. Instead, the lands are used to build houses, golf courses, and for other types of development. The rising sea level has made matters worse. Now it has nowhere else to go. When the time is right in spring, a young firefly turns into an adult. The adults live for only a few weeks. During this period, they have only one thing on their minds: to find their mates. Fireflies often flicker (闪烁) at each other as night falls. Others wait until midnight to turn on the lights. However, the light we pour into the night makes it harder for them to see each other. For ordinary people, saving fireflies from climate change and other environmental threats is difficult. But we can help to protect them from light pollution. We should turn off the lights. 1．Joe wants to be an insect expert in the future, doesn’t he? ________________________ 2．In the US and Canada, how much percent of firefly species may disappear in the future? ________________________ 3．In which countries did the study find out the fall in the numbers of fireflies? ________________________ 4．What is the biggest problem for fireflies today? The biggest problem is that fireflies . 5．What has the land of fireflies’ home been changed into?(List two examples) ________________________ 6．What can we do to save fireflies? Why is it so important to them? ________________________ 【答案】1．Yes, he does. 2．Nearly one in three. 3．The United States, Canada, Malaysia, and England. 4．lose their habitats/are losing their habitats 5．Houses and golf courses. 6．We can turn off the lights, because fireflies need to find their mates by flickering at each other. 【导语】本文主要讲述萤火虫数量减少现状，涉及研究、面临问题及保护措施。 1．根据“As a younger man...his life’s work.”可知，Joe想成为昆虫专家。故填Yes, he does. 2．根据“Nearly one in three...cientists say.”可知，美加未来约三分之一萤火虫物种可能消失。故填Nearly one in three. 3．根据“Nearly one in three...grasslands in England.”可知，萤火虫数量减少的情况涉及美国、加拿大、马来西亚和英国这些国家。故填The United States, Canada, Malaysia, and England. 4．根据“The biggest problem...of their habitats.”可知，萤火虫最大的问题是失去栖息地。故填lose their habitatsa/are losing their habitats. 5．根据“Instead, the lands are...types of development.”可知，萤火虫的栖息地变为房屋和高尔夫球场。故填Houses and golf courses. 6．根据“When the time is right...to find their mates.”及“But we can help to...off the lights.”可知，可关灯保护萤火虫，因其需闪烁找配偶。故填We can turn off the lights, because fireflies need to find their mates by flickering at each other. Passage 2 Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题).   Hello, Larry, So glad to hear from you this morning and to hear about the Chinese Lantern Festival. I note that you saw lots of fireworks IN your flat. I am sure that you meant you saw them FROM your flat. If they were IN your flat, that would be rather dangerous! Your visit to the Roman Catholic cathedral was interesting, too. I believe you have received our New Year greetings twice over! After I wrote the card, I could not find it. It was gone. . . lost! I did not know where, so I wrote another card. Later I received a note telling me that you had received both cards. So you were doubly greeted! And, I hope, doubly blessed! It was good to know you have been to your parents’ home for the New Year. I trust you found them well and enjoyed visiting your hometown. You must have been excited to meet your old friends and neighbours there again. My brother John has a Chinese friend who he met in London last summer. His name is Andrew. He works with students in Beijing, and also Chinese students returning to Beijing after having studied and worked abroad—like you did. He seems a very pleasant fellow who, when I told him I had a friend recently returning from Scotland, said he would be happy to contact you if you would like that. He is currently in Taiwan but will be back in Beijing around 15th March after which, he says, he would be happy to meet up with you. If you would like to meet him, I will send you his address and/or him yours, but I will do nothing further till I hear from you. About your question about us, as Christians, eating pork…, yes, we do indeed try to follow the teaching of the Bible (圣经) as it applies to our daily living. Some rules do not apply to us in our day though. The sun is shining brightly today but it is still very cold this morning. There is heavy snow everywhere. In some places, power cables go wrong, too. The winter conditions are lasting longer this year than before. Best wishes! Sincerely, Ken 1．Did Larry see the fireworks in his flat or from his flat? 2．Why did Ken say Larry was doubly greeted? 3．What did Larry do during his New Year holiday? 4．Where does Larry live now? 5．Write a question Larry asked Ken according to the underlined words. Why did he ask it? 6．Do you think Larry will meet up with Andrew? Why? 【答案】1．From his flat. 2．Because Ken wrote two cards to Larry and he received both of them. 3．He went to his parents’ home, met his old friends and neighbours. 4．In Beijing. 5．Do Christians eat pork? He asked the question because he was curious about Christian religious practices and dietary rules. 1．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I think Larry will likely meet Andrew. Andrew works with Chinese students returning from abroad, just like Larry did. This common experience could make them connect easily. 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要是Ken写给Larry的回信，谈及Larry提到的中国元宵节、去父母家过年等内容，还介绍了自己哥哥的中国朋友Andrew，询问Larry是否愿意见面，同时回答了Larry关于基督徒是否吃猪肉的问题，并描述了当地的天气状况。 1．根据第一段“I note that you saw lots of fireworks IN your flat. I am sure that you meant you saw them FROM your flat.”可知，Ken纠正了Larry的介词使用，如果烟花在屋里 (in his flat)，会很危险，所以应该是从屋里看外面的烟花 (from his flat)。故填From his flat. 2．根据第二段“After I wrote the card, I could not find it. It was gone... lost! I did not know where, so I wrote another card. Later I received a note telling me that you had received both cards.”可知，Ken写了两张贺卡给Larry，Larry都收到了；因此，Ken说Larry被双重问候了。故填Because Ken wrote two cards to Larry and he received both of them. 3．根据第三段“It was good to know you have been to your parents’ home for the New Year... You must have been excited to meet your old friends and neighbours there again.”可知，Larry在新年假期去了父母家，见到了老朋友和邻居。故填He went to his parents’ home, met his old friends and neighbours. 4．根据第四段“His name is Andrew. He works with students in Beijing, and also Chinese students returning to Beijing after having studied and worked abroad—like you did.”可知，安德鲁的工作对象包括在北京的学生，以及像Larry一样在国外学习和工作后回到北京的中国学生；据此可以推断，Larry现在住在北京。故填In Beijing. 5．根据第五段“About your question about us, as Christians, eating pork…”可知，Larry问的问题是关于基督徒是否吃猪肉；他问这个问题的原因是，Larry可能对基督徒的宗教习俗和饮食禁忌感到好奇。故填Do Christians eat pork? He asked the question because he was curious about Christian religious practices and dietary rules. 6．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I think Larry will likely meet Andrew. Andrew works with Chinese students returning from abroad, just like Larry did. This common experience could make them connect easily. Passage 3 I arrived on a freezing night, shivering and tired. I searched for any kind of shelter and found a small empty doghouse. Lying in it, I heard footsteps approaching, but I was too sick to lift my head. A family found me and stopped. Then I got wrapped (包裹) in a thick jacket, carefully and gently. A woman picked me up. She lowered her head looking at me. I could see the worry and sadness in her eyes. “Honey, dogs are everywhere in this area. We can’t save all of them,” said the man. He was right. There were so many of us—homeless and forgotten. The woman replied, “She can’t even stand up. How can we turn our back on such a poor life?” After a moment of silence, the man finally agreed. They soon took me to a nearby pet clinic. I started to believe every dog has its day. But my body told a different story. My legs were broken, my teeth were worn down, and my eyes were clouded. The vet said I had heartworm (犬心丝虫), and it was getting worse because of my age. He suggested letting me pass away naturally. “That will never happen,” the woman refused. After getting back home, she cared for me as if I were her baby. She named me “Pretty Girl”. She allowed me to live inside and prepared the soft bed for me. I ate real food, something I had never tasted. When I didn't want to take medicine, she patted (轻拍) me and encouraged me. Days went by, and now, look at me! I can run fast and jump high. My legs are strong and powerful, and ________. What a truly pretty girl! Every afternoon, I follow the family around the garden, watching over them. In the evening, my family always take me for a relaxing walk. For me, nights are no longer cold. 1．Was the dog healthy when it was found? 2．How did the woman feel when she saw the dog? 3．Where was the dog sent immediately after she was saved? 4．What does the underlined word “That” refer to? 5．How does the dog probably look now? Fill in the blank with one change in her look. 6．Why are the nights no longer cold for the dog? List at least TWO reasons. 【答案】1．No, it wasn’t. 2．She felt worried and sad. 3．It was sent to a nearby pet clinic. 4．Letting the dog pass away naturally. 5．my eyes are bright. 6．Because it no longer needs to find a shelter to hide in during the night and it has a warm family to care about it. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一家人救助一只受伤小狗的故事。 1．根据“I was too sick to lift my head. "以及“My legs were broken, my teeth were worn down, and my eyes were clouded.”可知，小狗被发现时不健康，身体状况很差。故填No, it wasn’t. 2．根据“A woman picked me up. She lowered her head looking at me. I could see the worry and sadness in her eyes.”可知，女士看到小狗时是担忧和难过的。故填She felt worried and sad. 3．根据“They soon took me to a nearby pet clinic.”可知，小狗获救后被送往附近的诊所救治。故填It was sent to a nearby pet clinic. 4．根据“The vet said I had heartworm (犬心丝虫), and it was getting worse because of my age. He suggested letting me pass away naturally. “That will never happen,” the woman refused.”可知，兽医说小狗得了犬心丝虫，而且由于年龄，情况变得更糟了，他建议让小狗自然去世。所以That指代上文所说的“letting me pass away naturally.”。故填Letting the dog pass away naturally. 5．根据前文小狗眼睛浑浊“my eyes were clouded”以及现在小狗恢复健康“I can run fast and jump high. My legs are strong and powerful, and…”等描述，可推测眼睛可能变清澈了。故填my eyes are bright. 6．文中提到小狗被家庭收养，家人照顾它，带它散步等，它有了温暖的家以及舒适的生活环境，所以夜晚不再寒冷。答案不唯一，合理即可。故填Because it no longer needs to find a shelter to hide in during the night and it has a warm family to care about it. Passage 4 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Brooke has just become the 12-ranked rock climbers in the world. One of her coaches explains that she’s so good because she has really strong fingers and the amazing flexibility (柔韧性) of a child. That helps her a lot and means she can do things older climbers have never thought of doing. Brooke comes from a climbing family. Both her parents are past climbing champions (冠军). Her father stopped climbing some years ago, but her mother, Robyn, who won four world cup titles one after another for four years, is still climbing. She runs a club for young climbers in Colorado, USA and coaches Brooke and her teammates. Sometimes it’s difficult for mother and daughter to work together so closely, but they really respect and trust each other and Brooke says her mum is a great coach. Brooke says that her mother gives her a lot of good advice and is a very important part of her climbing life. Robyn can be strict, but she really loves climbing mountains, and she passes this passion on to her students. Robyn says “Brooke is very determined (坚决的) and is very good at encouraging herself. This helps her when she’s facing the challenges of this difficult sport. She is also very hardworking.” Success in rock climbing is something you have to work at. To be a world-class sportswoman of any kind, you have to push yourself and train hard and that’s what Brooke does, every day, at the club and at home. Brooke says that climbing is always a part of her everyday life. They even have a climbing wall in their house! But climbing isn’t only hard work. It’s fun too. Brooke loves climbing and when she’s on a high rock, she feels happy. Strangely, she says that when she looks down, she isn’t scared. All she does is think about how cool it is to be so small compared to the rock. 1．Why is Brooke so successful in climbing according to her coach? 2．Brooke’s mother is very good at climbing, isn’t she? 3．What does Robyn do to train young climbers? 4．Why does Brooke say Robyn is a great coach? 5．How hard does Brooke train herself in rock climbing? 6．Would you like to have a life like Brooke? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Because she has really strong fingers and the amazing flexibility of a child. 2．Yes, she is. 3．She runs a club for young climbers, coaches them and passes the passion on to her students. 4．Because her mother gives her a lot of good advice and is a very important part of her climbing life. 5．She trains at the club and at home every day. 6．Yes, I’d love to. Because it can make me more courageous to face difficulties, and I can also be full of hope and confidence in life, which will be of great help to my future life. 【导语】本文介绍了Brooke的攀岩经历。她很喜欢攀岩也为之付出了很多努力。 1．根据“One of her coaches explains that she’s so good because she has really strong fingers and the amazing flexibility (柔韧性) of a child.”可知她之所以如此出色，是因为她的手指非常有力，而且具有惊人的柔韧性。故填Because she has really strong fingers and the amazing flexibility of a child. 2．根据“but her mother, Robyn, who won four world cup titles one after another for four years, is still climbing.”可知Brooke的妈妈也是很擅长攀岩，故填Yes, she is. 3．根据“She runs a club for young climbers in Colorado, USA and coaches Brooke and her teammates....Robyn can be strict, but she really loves climbing mountains, and she passes this passion on to her students.”可知Robyn经营一个登山俱乐部，为年轻登山者提供场所并训练他们，同时也把对喜爱攀岩的热情传递给她的学生。故填She runs a club for young climbers, coaches them and passes the passion on to her students. 4．根据“Brooke says that her mother gives her a lot of good advice and is a very important part of her climbing life.”可知她的妈妈给了她很多建议，也是她攀岩旅程中非常重要的一部分，故填Because her mother gives her a lot of good advice and is a very important part of her climbing life. 5．根据“To be a world-class sportswoman of any kind, you have to push yourself and train hard and that’s what Brooke does, every day, at the club and at home.”可知Brooke每天在俱乐部和在家都很努力训练，故填She trains at the club and at home every day. 6．开放性题目，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I’d love to. Because it can make me more courageous to face difficulties, and I can also be full of hope and confidence in life, which will be of great help to my future life. Passage 5 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 “I like photography because it captures amazing things that you might not see again,” Timmy Watter says. He takes pictures of flowers, sunsets, road signs and ancient buildings. But those photos don’t usually end up in a photo album or on his bedroom walls. Timmy sells them and donates the money to help fight lung cancer (肺癌). When Timmy was five, he found out that his aunt Bella had lung cancer. He wanted to do something to help her. His first plan was to sell his photos from a vendor’s stand (小贩摊位) in front of his house. “My mum said it wouldn’t work because we were not on a busy street.” Timmy explains. His next idea was to have an art show. Timmy decorated his home with candles, flowers and white lights. Then he arranged his photos. Timmy’s mum, Sara, remembers: “Everything was filled with photos, including our dining-room table and the living room.” Timmy’s friends, family, and teachers came to the show. He raised more than $300 for cancer research that night. “Aunt Bella was very happy and excited,” Timmy says. After a local newspaper wrote a story about Timmy’s photos, a volunteer offered to help him set up a website called Camera for a Cure. As more and more people learned about his cause, Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and charity events. Since then, his work has appeared in more than 20 shows. To prepare, he takes lots of photographs. His mum helps him print and frame (给……镶框) them. Then he gives each one a price and decides where it will be displayed. When Timmy is at a show, he greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos. And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but Timmy isn’t worried. “It doesn’t matter how much money we made because ________,” he says. Timmy knows that finding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort. So, Timmy will keep doing his part by taking and selling photos of the things he sees. 1．Timmy doesn’t usually put his photos in a photo album, does he? 2．According to Timmy’s mum, why wouldn’t Timmy’s first plan work? 3．Who helped Timmy raise money for cancer research in the first art show? 4．How does Timmy’s mum help Timmy prepare for the art shows? 5．What can be filled in the blank? 6．What other creative ideas do you have for Timmy to help fight lung cancer? (At least two points) 【答案】1．No, he doesn’t. 2． Because they were not on a busy street. 3． Timmy’s friends, family, and teachers. 4． His mum helps him print and frame them. 5．it’s important that he is doing his part to help fight lung cancer 6．Timmy could create a photo calendar with his pictures and sell it, or he could work with local businesses to display and sell his photos. 【导语】本文主要讲述了蒂米通过出售自己拍摄的照片来为肺癌研究筹集资金，从最初的在家举办小型艺术展到后来在美术馆和慈善活动上展示作品。 1．根据“But those photos don’t usually end up in a photo album or on his bedroom walls”可知这些照片通常不会出现在相册或卧室的墙上。故填No, he doesn’t. 2．根据“My mum said it wouldn’t work because we were not on a busy street.”可知他们不在繁忙的街道上。故填Because they were not on a busy street. 3．根据“Timmy’s friends, family, and teachers came to the show. He raised more than $300 for cancer research that night”可知蒂米的朋友、家人和老师都来参加了演出，当晚，他为癌症研究筹集了300多美元。故填Timmy’s friends, family, and teachers. 4．根据“His mum helps him print and frame (给……镶框) them.”可知他妈妈帮他打印和镶框。故填His mum helps him print and frame them. 5．根据“And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but Timmy isn’t worried. ‘It doesn’t matter how much money we made because ...’”可知他总是分享有关癌症的事实。有时捐赠和销售缓慢，但蒂米并不担心，因为他认为挣多少钱不重要，重要的是他正在尽自己的一份力帮助对抗癌症。故填it’s important that he is doing his part to help fight lung cancer。 6．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Timmy could create a photo calendar with his pictures and sell it, or he could work with local businesses to display and sell his photos. 三、人与自然 Passage 1 Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) Life with Loneliness and Love At Fenghuang Mountain Zoo one can only find old rusty (生锈的) cages, weak animals and one man. Having run this small zoo alone for 34 years, Luo Yingjiu, 83, serves as director, cleaner, caretaker (管理员) and vet himself. All animals here have nicknames, like Guai Guai, Qiu Qiu and Shan Shan, which were given by Luo. The zoo used to be an attraction among local people with some large animals such as lions and tigers. However, as they passed away years ago, now there only lives a bear and 20 kinds of small animals in it, including 20 homeless dogs Luo adopted. Every day is hard. Luo rises before sunrise and cleans the houses of all animals. After that, the old man with all - white hair has to travel downhill to purchase food for the animals. Local people often see Luo struggling to climb the mountain back to the zoo, with heavy bags of food. At night, Luo also needs to keep a close eye on animals, especially those old ones. Guai Guai, a 20 - year - old black bear, gets the most attention from Luo because of her age. Saved by Luo, the bear has spent 18 years in the zoo. When Luo first saw her in a local restaurant, she lay in the corner of the cage, crying out in fright and anger, with one of her paws (爪子) hurt by humans. Although a ticket only costs 10 yuan per person and it’s free for children, the number of visitors has fallen to just several people a day. To keep animals alive, Luo has spent all his savings and even borrowed money from others. “Many people advise me to close the zoo, but 5. ________,” says Luo. The good news is that starting from 2024, Luo’s granddaughter began to post short videos of him looking after these animals online, which attracted over 375,000 fans. Moved by Luo’s kindness, some encourage him with warm words and others send animal food to the zoo. This is China’s loneliest zoo. Yet, this is also China’s most loving zoo! 1．Luo is the only person working for the zoo, isn’t he? . 2．Why is the zoo no longer an attraction? . 3．Why is every day hard for Luo? . 4．How old was Guai Guai when Luo saved her? . 5．Fill in the blank to make the sentence complete. . 6．Do you agree that Fenghuang Mountain Zoo is the most loving one? Explain why. . 【答案】1．Yes, he is. 2．Because the big animals passed away. 3．Because Luo needs to look after animals day by day. 4．2 years old. 5．I hope to keep it all my heart until my last day 6．Yes, it is. Because Luo gave everything he has to take care of animals. 【导语】本文讲了83岁的罗应久独自经营凤凰山动物园多年，克服重重困难悉心照料动物，其孙女发视频引关注，这是座充满爱的动物园。 1．根据“Having run this small zoo alone for 34 years, Luo Yingjiu, 83, serves as director, cleaner, caretaker (管理员) and vet himself.”可知，罗应久独自经营这家小动物园，他身兼数职，是唯一为动物园工作的人。故填Yes, he is. 2．根据“The zoo used to be an attraction among local people with some large animals such as lions and tigers. However, as they passed away years ago, now there only lives a bear and 20 kinds of small animals in it”可知，因为那些大型动物几年前就去世了，所以动物园不再有吸引力了。故填Because the big animals passed away. 3．根据“Every day is hard. Luo rises before sunrise and cleans the houses of all animals. After that, the old man with all - white hair has to travel downhill to purchase food for the animals. Local people often see Luo struggling to climb the mountain back to the zoo, with heavy bags of food. At night, Luo also needs to keep a close eye on animals, especially those old ones.”可知，罗每天早起打扫动物住所、去买食物、艰难爬山回动物园，晚上还要密切关注动物，所以他每天都过得很艰难是因为他要日复一日地照顾动物。故填Because Luo needs to look after animals day by day. 4．根据“Saved by Luo, the bear has spent 18 years in the zoo. When Luo first saw her in a local restaurant, she lay in the corner of the cage, crying out in fright and anger, with one of her paws (爪子) hurt by humans.”以及“Guai Guai, a 20 - year - old black bear”可知，现在乖乖20岁，在动物园待了18年，所以罗救它的时候它是2岁。故填2 years old. 5．根据“Although a ticket only costs 10 yuan per person and it’s free for children, the number of visitors has fallen to just several people a day. To keep animals alive, Luo has spent all his savings and even borrowed money from others.”可知，虽然参观人数少且经营困难，但罗希望一直把动物园经营下去。故可填I hope to keep it all my heart until my last day. 6．开放式试题，答案合理即可。参考答案为：Yes, it is. Because Luo gave everything he has to take care of animals. Passage 2 Read and answer the questions（阅读短文，根据以下内容回答问题） A few years ago, a television series became very popular in the United States. It followed the lives of two doctors who were brothers, their father and their housekeeper in a flat in Seattle. The series was so popular that it was broadcast all over the world. The characters became very well known. However, there was a fifth character. His name was Eddy, a dog raised by their father. He was special because he seemed to be able to respond to situations clearly. He did this by staring into space if he didn’t want to listen and by turning his body over on his back with his legs in the air when he wanted to draw attention. Later, Eddy died and the flat in Seattle felt a strange emptiness. The doctors and their father found themselves looking for Eddy in his usual spots from time to time. One day, the younger doctor couldn’t stand the silence any longer. “We should do something to keep his memory alive. ” he said to his brother and father. The father nodded slowly, “You’re right. and he was part of our family. Maybe we could create a little memorial in the garden. ” One of the neighbors who had often watched Eddy play from her window said, “Eddy brought a lot of joy to this neighborhood. He made us all feel like we were part of one big family. ” The doctors and their father were touched. They realized that Eddy’s influence had extended (延伸) far beyond their flat. He had created a sense of community, a bond (纽带) that held them all together. So they found a small, peaceful corner in the garden and dug a hole. They placed Eddy’s favorite toy at the bottom, along with a photograph of him. Then, they carefully planted a beautiful cherry blossom tree (樱花树) on top. On the anniversary (周年纪念日) of Eddy’s death, the family and neighbors gather around the tree and tell stories about the amazing dog. 1．Was the TV series only allowed to be broadcast in the United States? 2．What did Eddy do when he wanted to draw attention? 3．Please explain the verb phrase “did this” within five words. 4．How did they keep Eddy’s memory alive? 5．What else might the father say? Fill in the blank with one sentence. 6．What does the cherry blossom tree stand for? Please write at least three aspects. 【答案】1． No. 2．He turned his body over on his back with his legs in the air. 3．Responded to situations clearly. 4．They planted a cherry blossom tree in the garden, placed his toy and photo, and gathered annually to tell stories. 5．He was more than a pet. 6．The memory of Eddy, the joy of life and the bond of community. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一部美国热门电视剧中特殊角色——狗狗Eddy的故事。 1．根据 “The series was so popular that it was broadcast all over the world.” 可知，该剧在全球播出，故填 No. 2．根据“by turning his body over on his back with his legs in the air when he wanted to draw attention.”可知，当他想引起注意的时候，他会把身体翻转过来，双腿翘在空中。故填He turned his body over on his back with his legs in the air. 3．根据“He was special because he seemed to be able to respond to situations clearly. He did this by staring into space if he didn’t want to listen and by turning his body over on his back with his legs in the air when he wanted to draw attention.”可知，他似乎能够对各种情况做出清晰的反应，did this指的是“respond to situations clearly”，故填Responded to situations clearly. 4．根据“They placed Eddy’s favorite toy at the bottom, along with a photograph of him. Then, they carefully planted a beautiful cherry blossom tree (樱花树) on top. On the anniversary (周年纪念日) of Eddy’s death, the family and neighbors gather around the tree and tell stories about the amazing dog.”可知，他们通过种树、放置物品和举办纪念活动来保存记忆。故填They planted a cherry blossom tree in the garden, placed his toy and photo, and gathered annually to tell stories. 5．根据“ and he was part of our family”可知，他是家中的一员，所以父亲可能会说“他不只是一只宠物”。故填He was more than a pet. 6．根据“Eddy brought a lot of joy to this neighborhood. He made us all feel like we were part of one big family. ”、“He had created a sense of community, a bond (纽带) that held them all together.”和“ On the anniversary (周年纪念日) of Eddy’s death, the family and neighbors gather around the tree and tell stories about the amazing dog.”可推断，樱花树是对Eddy的纪念，象征着邻里之间的纽带，生活中的美好。故填The memory of Eddy, the joy of life and the bond of community. Passage 3 All year, I’d been wishing to be part of the pet-care team, and last month, my wish finally came true! Along with Mike and Linda, I was responsible for taking care of our class pet. We took turns giving Larry the Lizard fresh water and food, cleaning his terrarium and singing him songs. But one morning when we came into the classroom, Larry was nowhere to be seen. As soon as we told Mr. Jones, he called for everyone’s attention. “Let’s take a 10-minute break for Operation Lizard Hunt. Leave no stone or notebook unturned!” Even with our whole class searching, we did not find Larry. My mind turned into a worry machine, thinking of all the disasters that might happen to Larry. I felt my heart racing and my brain was a mess. After school, Mr. Jones agreed to let our pet-care team do one last search. “You know,” said Mike, “it might be a good idea to try putting ourselves in Larry’s shoes.” We laughed. “Those would be some tiny shoes,” I said. “But it is a good idea. Let’s have a try.” The laughter made me feel better. Mike thought for a minute. “If I were Larry, I’d probably be hungry. Maybe we should make a trail of snacks leading to his house.” “Good idea,” I said. “If I were Larry, I’d probably be getting a bit cold. We could make a warm spot outside his terrarium to invite him home.” “Good idea,” said Linda. “And since Larry always gets excited when we sing to him, a special song might remind him to come back.” That’s what we did. And then we took turns making up a funny song. This is how our “Come Back, Larry” song went: Are you having an adventure in space, Larry? Did you become a tiny cowboy in the west? Or did you join a lizard circus? Walking on a tightrope (绳索) in the sky? Just as Linda sang the word “sky”, she looked up and found Larry was high on the ceiling. The next thing we knew, our little escape artist was back in his terrarium. Next time when worries stop me from solving a problem, I know there are two steps to follow: First, ___________. Next, ___________. 1．What was Larry the Lizard? 2．Why did Mr. Jones ask students to take a 10-minute break? 3．What did Mike mean by saying “putting ourselves in Larry’s shoes”? 4．What did Linda suggest doing to invite Larry to go home? 5．Where was Larry found, on the ceiling or on a tightrope? 6．What can the writer learn from this experience? Complete the sentences. 【答案】1．Larry was the class pet. 2．To let students search for Larry during “Operation Lizard Hunt”. 3．To think from Larry’s perspective. 4．Singing a special song to remind Larry to come back. 5．On the ceiling. 6．First, calm down. Next, think creatively. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了班级宠物Larry的丢失，在大家齐心协力，共同出谋划策最终将Larry找到的故事。 1．根据“Along with Mike and Linda, I was responsible for taking care of our class pet. We took turns giving Larry the Lizard fresh water and food, cleaning his terrarium and singing him songs.”可知，Larry是一只班级宠物。故填Larry was the class pet. 2．根据“Let’s take a 10-minute break for Operation Lizard Hunt. Leave no stone or notebook unturned!”可知，因为Larry不见了，Mr. Jones让大家休息10分钟去寻找Larry。故填To let students search for Larry during “Operation Lizard Hunt”. 3．根据“‘You know,’ said Mike, ‘it might be a good idea to try putting ourselves in Larry’s shoes.’ We laughed. “Those would be some tiny shoes,” I said. ‘But it is a good idea. Let’s have a try.’ The laughter made me feel better.”以及后面大家的讨论可知，Mike的意思是站在Larry的角度思考问题，想象Larry可能会做什么。故填<>To think from Larry’s perspective. 4．根据“And since Larry always gets excited when we sing to him, a special song might remind him to come back.”可知，Linda建议唱一首特别的歌来吸引Larry回家。故填Singing a special song to remind Larry to come back. 5．根据“Just as Linda sang the word…she looked up and found Larry was high on the ceiling.”可知，Larry被发现在天花板上。故填On the ceiling. 6．根据文章内容可知，大家一起去寻找丢失的Larry，团队协作并没有慌乱，冷静的想出唱歌吸引Larry回家。故填First, calm down. Next, think creatively. Passage 4 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题). An Unusual Garden The old 1986 truck was a gift from his grandfather. It worked, but it used a lot of gas. Ian Cheney looked at his grandfather’s truck and thought of a farm. As in other large cities, there is not much space to grow food in New York. Yet Cheney wanted a vegetable garden. Many farmers in New York have found creative ways to grow vegetables, such as rooftop gardens, community gardens in old parking lots, and even a floating garden in the Hudson River. Cheney, however, didn’t have access to any of these spaces. So the old truck was a practical solution. The back of the truck provided him with the space he needed. So Cheney set to work. First, he drilled holes in the truck bed—allowing water to pass through. Then he laid down a recycled plastic mat. The soil came next—a special lightweight variety. He made sure that everything was organic. Cheney preferred organic because he wanted to grow vegetables without chemicals. Then he planted lettuce, herbs, spinach, and tomatoes. Finally, he watered and waited. When the food was ready to pick, Cheney drove the truck from one urban neighborhood to another. He gave away some of the vegetables. He sold the rest to friends and neighbors. Everywhere he parked, passersby stopped and talked about the beautiful vegetable garden in the back of the truck. Cheney strongly believes that people are better off eating more local food—that is, food grown close to where they live. Local food has both environmental and health advantages. It reduces “food miles”. The term food miles refers to the distance between where you produce food and where you sell it. A lot of the food in large supermarkets travels hundreds of miles to get to your dinner table. This has an economic and environmental cost. Then there is the question of nutrition—food that helps you grow and be healthy. The nutritional benefits of vegetables decrease over time. So eating food within a few days of harvesting is healthier for you. Cheney knows that his truck farm cannot solve the problem of the lack of fresh food in some neighborhoods. Yet, like rooftop gardens, it could be part of the solution. As Cheney says, “If we can grow food in the back of an 1986 Dodge pickup, we can definitely find better ways to grow more fresh produce.” 1．The old 1986 truck from Ian Cheney’s grandfather is working properly, isn’t it? 2．Where does Cheney plant his vegetables? 3．Why did Cheney drill holes in the truck bed? 4．How did Cheney deal with the vegetables he grew? 5．What are the two reasons Cheney suggests people eat more local food? 6．What do you think of farmers in New York in the passage? Give your reasons. 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．The back of the truck. 3．To allow water to pass through. 4．He gave away some of the vegetables and sold the rest to friends and neighbors. 5．Cheney suggests people eat more local food because it reduces environmental impact and is much healthier to people. 6．These farmers in New York deserve high praise. These innovative approaches not only enrich the city’s green spaces but also provide fresh and healthy vegetables for urban residents, which has a positive impact on both the sustainable development of the city and the quality of life for its residents. 【导语】本文讲述了Ian Cheney用祖父赠送的旧卡车在纽约创建移动菜园的故事，通过种植有机蔬菜并分享给社区，倡导多吃当地食物以减少“食物里程”和保持蔬菜营养价值，尽管无法完全解决食物短缺问题，但为城市农业提供了新的可能性。 1．根据“It worked, but it used a lot of gas.”可知，卡车还能用，但耗油太高了，所以不算能正常工作，应作否定回答；本句是反意疑问句，其回答要与实际情况一致。故填No, it isn’t. 2．根据“The back of the truck provided him with the space he needed.”可知，Cheney把蔬菜种在卡车的后部。故填The back of the truck. 3．根据“he drilled holes in the truck bed—allowing water to pass through.”可知，他在卡车底板上钻孔，让水通过。故填To allow water to pass through. 4．根据“He gave away some of the vegetables. He sold the rest to friends and neighbors.”可知，他把一些蔬菜送人了。他把剩下的卖给了朋友和邻居。故填He gave away some of the vegetables and sold the rest to friends and neighbors. 5．根据“Local food has both environmental and health advantages. It reduces ‘food miles’...A lot of the food in large supermarkets travels hundreds of miles to get to your dinner table. This has an economic and environmental cost.”和“So eating food within a few days of harvesting is healthier for you.”可知，当地食物对环境和健康都有好处。它能减少“食物里程”，大型超市里的许多食物要经过数百英里的路程才能到达你的餐桌，这有经济和环境成本，即减少了对环境的影响；当地食物还能让你在收获的几天内吃食物，这对你更健康。故填Cheney suggests people eat more local food because it reduces environmental impact and is much healthier to people. 6．根据“Many farmers in New York have found creative ways to grow vegetables, such as rooftop gardens, community gardens in old parking lots, and even a floating garden in the Hudson River.”可知，纽约的这些农民在屋顶，旧停车场，甚至在哈德逊河上种菜，他们的做法值得高度赞扬，因为这不仅丰富了城市的绿色空间，也为城市居民提供了新鲜、健康的蔬菜，对城市的可持续发展和居民的生活品质都产生了积极的影响。参考答案为These farmers in New York deserve high praise. These innovative approaches not only enrich the city’s green spaces but also provide fresh and healthy vegetables for urban residents, which has a positive impact on both the sustainable development of the city and the quality of life for its residents. Passage 5 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Education Is the Key Reporter: Hello, everyone. Besides helping animals in pain, the SPCA also runs a very active education program in schools. Meet Ms Ann Lek, our Education Officer. Her job is to help more people understand animals so that they will be treated (对待) better. Reporter: What is your job duty in the SPCA, Ann? Ms Ann Lek: I give talks at schools and in many other places to help people learn more about animals. I pay visits at our shelter once a week to teach people what they should consider before getting a pet. Besides weekly talks and visits, I also help educate the public about responsible pet ownership. Reporter: When did you decide to become an Education Officer? Ms Ann Lek: I always love animals and want to make this world a better place for them. I started as a volunteer with the organization, when I was still attending university. It is so enjoyable to work with those who feel the same as I do. After volunteering for four years, I wanted to do more. I decided to join them full-time when they needed an Education Officer. Reporter: What is the most unforgettable experience you have met while working for the SPCA? Ms Ann Lek: Looking after pets and being able to bring them to work! I really appreciate (感激) the fact that I can bring my pets with me into the office when I want to. They’re my joy and give me the energy at work. Being able to bring my dogs or cats to work and having my workmates worry about them and shower them totally makes my day. Reporter: Which misunderstanding of pets would you like to change most? Ms Ann Lek: I really hate it when people are unhappy when I talk about pets, or when taxi drivers refuse to take me because I’m travelling with my dog. Whenever I speak to them and ask why, they always give the same terrible reason: “They’re dirty.” They work and travel closely with human beings every day and share all kinds of public things, but why should we get worried about contracting (感染) a kind of illness from the friendly neighbourhood pets? So I think education is the key! 1．Is Ms Ann Lek an Education Officer in the SPCA? 2．How does Ann help people learn more about animals? 3．How often does Ann pay visits at the shelter? 4．What does the underlined “more” mean? 5．According to Ann, why do those taxi drivers refuse to take her in trips? 6．Do you agree on Ann’s words “education is the key” in the last sentence? Why or why not? Give TWO reasons. 【答案】1．Yes, she is. 2．By giving talks (at schools and in many other places). 3．Once a week. 4．Things that make this world a better place for animals. 5．Because she takes with her dog. 6．Yes. Through education, we can realize that pets are our neighbors or family members so that they can live with us like humans. Besides, we can get knowledge of raising and caring for pets. 【导语】本文主要是关于动物保护协会的教育官员Ann Lek的采访。 1．根据“Besides helping animals in pain, the SPCA also runs a very active education program in schools. Meet Ms Ann Lek, our Education Officer.”可知，Ann Lek女士是保护动物协会的教育官员。故填Yes, she is. 2．根据“I give talks at schools and in many other places to help people learn more about animals.”可知，Ann在学校和许多其他地方做演讲，帮助人们更多地了解动物。故填By giving talks (at schools and in many other places). 3．根据“I pay visits at our shelter once a week to teach people what they should consider before getting a pet.”可知，Ann每周去一次收容所。故填Once a week. 4．根据“I always love animals and want to make this world a better place for them.”可知，Ann一直很喜欢动物，想让这个世界变得更美好。由此可知more指的是能让这个世界变得更美好的事情。故填Things that make this world a better place for animals. 5．根据“when taxi drivers refuse to take me because I’m travelling with my dog.”可知，出租车司机因为Ann带着狗旅行而拒绝载她。故填Because she takes with her dog. 6．本题答案不唯一，言之有理即可。Yes. Through education, we can realize that pets are our neighbors or family members so that they can live with us like humans. Besides, we can get knowledge of raising and caring for pets. 试卷第1页，共3页 1 / 32 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读回答问题进阶练15篇 一、人与自我 1 二、人与社会 11 三、人与自然 21 一、人与自我 Passage 1 Hope Beyond the River For most people, graduation is an exciting day, but my graduation day was not. I remember that weekend two years ago. Family and friends had flown in from across the country to watch the celebration. But just like everyone else in my class, I had watched the economy turn from bad to worse in my fourth year of university. Almost all of us graduates had degrees, but very uncertain future. The weeks ahead weren’t easy. I knew my small university town couldn’t offer me any opportunities, so I packed up my things and drove to Southern California to find work. But what I thought would take a week lasted for two weeks, and then four, and 100 job applications later, I found myself in the exact same situation as I was in before. You know that feeling when you wake up in fear? That feeling became constant (持续不断的) in my life. Days felt like weeks, weeks like months, and those many months felt like everlasting pain. And the most annoying part was no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t seem to make any progress. So what did I do to keep my good sense? I decided to write. Something about putting words on a page made everything seem a little clearer-a little brighter. Something about writing gave me hope. And if you want something badly enough, sometimes a little hope is all you need! I put my dissatisfaction into a children’s book. Beyond the River is the story of an unlikely hero, a little fish, who refused to give up his dream. And then one day, without any sort of writing degree or contacts in the writing world - just a lot of hard work and determination - I was offered a publishing contract for my first book! After that, things slowly began to fall into place. I was offered a second book deal. Then, a few months later, I got an interview with the Walt Disney Company and was hired shortly after. Don’t give up. Even if things look tough now, don’t give up. If you work hard, things will always get better. Often times our dreams lie in wait just a little further upstream. All we need is the courage to push beyond the river.Q&A 1．Why was the author’s graduation day not exciting? 2．How did the author feel during the weeks and months after graduation? 3．What did the author do to keep his good sense? 4．What is the story Beyond the River about? 5．What does the underlined phrase “fall into place” in paragraph 6 most probably mean? 6．What made the author succeed? Why? Passage 2 Answer the questions （根据短文内容回答下列问题) The Japanese are well known to have some of the longest life expectancies (长寿) in the world. They also enjoy the lowest obesity (肥胖症) rate in the developed countries. What’s their secret? Their healthy diet contributes a lot. An important feature of the Japanese diet is the visual appeal (视觉吸引) of food. Food with attractive appearance is presented on pretty little dishes and plates. This way of dining encourages you to “eat” with your eyes, by enjoying the beauty of the food. The result is that you slow down to taste every bite, which means eating less, because it gives your brain time to realize you’re full. In Japan, food is served on separate small plates and bowls instead of on one big plate. Diners take turns having a little taste of everything. Research shows that when we’re served more, we tend to eat it—whether we are hungry or not. Serving smaller portions (量) may be one of the best secrets for healthy eating and weight loss. We can control the amount we eat in that way. Japanese prefer fresh vegetables and fruits. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruits are eaten daily in the Japanese diet. Japan is kind of a “vegetable-crazed” (嗜蔬菜如命的) nation. When Japanese women were asked which home-cooked meals they most loved to prepare for their families, “mixed vegetable simmered (炖) in soup” came out on top. Green beans, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes all have a place in the Japanese diet. Vegetables are served simmered in soup, stir-fried in a small bit of oil or lightly steamed. All these methods keep a maximum amount of nutrition. Japanese eat a lot of fish. Japan account for (占……比例) only 2% of the world’s population, but its people eat 10% of the world’s fish. Fish, especially fatty fish, for example, salmon and tuna (金枪鱼) are Japanese favorites. Eating a lot of fish helps them to reduce the risk of heart disease. 1．What lowest rate do Japanese have in the developed countries of the world? 2．What is an important feature of the Japanese diet? 3．What is the advantage for serving food on separate small plates and bowls? 4．Food is not served on one big plate in Japan, is it? 5．Why do Japanese people eat a lot of fish? 6．What is your opinion about the Japanese diet?   Passage 3 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Interviewer: Hi Johnson, thanks for being here today. We want to talk about freeganism. Can you tell us what that means? Johnson: Freeganism is a way of life that helps reduce waste in our society. Freegans are people who try to live by using what others throw away. Interviewer: Where do freegans look for food? Johnson: Freegans look for food in the rubbish bins that are behind shopping centres or in the lanes behind buildings. Surprisingly, some of the food is still good. They might even find food that is still packed and just out of date. Interviewer: Is this allowed? Johnson: It may not be allowed, because the rubbish bins are often on private land. If they are caught, they can be arrested. But people still believe it helps reduce waste and is good for the environment. Interviewer: Is it dangerous? Johnson: It can be dangerous, not just because the food might be out of date, but also because there could be dangerous things in the rubbish. Freegans have to be careful and make sure they don’t hurt themselves. Interviewer: 4 ? Johnson: The answer is yes, but exact numbers aren’t known. The big chain supermarkets and shops have stopped throwing away food. Now they give it to food banks, so there are not many choices for Shanghai freegans. Interviewer: Can you share a personal story? Johnson: Mariela became a freegan after she lost her job in New York. She had a sick husband and three kids to look after. One day, she saw workers throwing food into bins behind a supermarket. She took what she could carry home to feed her family. Now, they have been freegans ever since. Mariela even made a film about her experience, called Freegans in New York. The film will be shown during Save The Earth Week to show how freegans live and why. Interviewer: That’s really inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Johnson! 1．Freegans help reduce environmental harm, don’t they? 2．Where are the rubbish bins that freegans usually find food in? 3．How do big chain supermarkets deal with unsold food to reduce waste? 4．What question best fits the blank? 5．What gave Mariela ideas of making the film Freegans in New York? 6．What challenges might freegans face in their daily lives? List 3 challenges. Passage 4 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. One day the boy said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. One who touches top of hill first, wins the race.” Father agreed. Both of them started running toward hilltop. After running for some time, Father suddenly stopped. Eton asked, “What happened? Why did you stop suddenly? Have you accepted your defeat already?” “No, no. Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them,” Father replied. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I touch top then I will remove them,” Eton replied. Saying this, the boy ran ahead fast. Father removed pebbles from his shoes and moved ahead. Eton had gone far ahead, but now he started feeling pain in his feet because of the pebbles stuck in his shoes and his running speed started to decrease (下降). Gradually, Father came close to him. Seeing his boy, Father shouted from behind, “Why don’t you remove pebbles from your shoes first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” said the boy. In a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased a lot due to the pricking pebbles and now he was not even able to walk. He stopped there and screamed, “Dad, I can’t run any more.” Father quickly ran back and took off Eton’s shoes and saw that his feet were injured. Father took the boy back home and applied some medicine to the injuries. When pain subsided (消退) a bit, he talked to the boy, “Son, I told you to first remove your pebbles and then go on with the race.” “But ________,” Eton said. “It is not like that son, if any problem come in our life, then we should not delay solving them by saying that we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble but now to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for one week”, Father said. 1．Did Eton and his father have a race on a nearby hill one day? 2．Why did Father suddenly stop after running for some time? 3．Why did Eton begin to run more and more slowly? 4．How did Father take care of his son’s feet? 5．What might Eton say to his father? Fill in the blank with one sentence. 6．What will Eton possibly do when he meets with problems next time? Why? Passage 5 Read and answer the questions (阅读短文， 根据以下内容回答问题) One day when Kelly, my daughter, was out, I entered her room to look for a book, only to find the room rather messy. I decided to tidy it up and it was no surprise that my daughter was angry about it when she was back. I couldn’t blame her, as no one likes to feel violated (侵犯). After that, it seemed like I saw the CAUTION tape more than I saw my daughter’s face. The door to her room, like the door to her thoughts, was often closed. She spent more and more time by herself and was less and less interested in family movie night. I began to look for a way back into her world. One Saturday evening, we went shopping for some clothes for she grew bigger. The errand (差事) became a totally fun outing because we were together with great joy. We shopped, joked, laughed and laughed. Besides, we entered a tea shop, tried some of their blend (混合茶叶) and bought a box of a flavor we both liked. Once the weather turns cold, it is always tea season in our house. This year, with our new tea flavor on tap, I enjoyed switching the kettle on and shared the tea. A knock on my daughter’s door followed by “Tea, here...” was always welcomed. I no longer nagged (不停唠叨) about her homework. I no longer nagged about the dirty clothes on the floor. I no longer tried to ask for information about her social circle. For that moment, I just brought her a cup of tea, and nothing more. My ticket into her room came with hot water and a bag of tea leaves. By offering this simple comfort, I gained some quality time with my daughter. 1．It was surprising that Kelly was angry with what her mother did, wasn’t it? 2．Please list an example which shows the door to Kelly’s thoughts was closed. 3．Who made the tea, Kelly or the writer? 4．What did the writer no longer nag about? 5．What does the phrase “this simple comfort” refer to? 6．When is the quality time you spend with your parents? Why do you think so? 二、人与社会 Passage 1 Answer the questions（根据以下内容回答问题） As a younger man, Joe saw thousands of fireflies (萤火虫) every summer in southern Arizona. The sight was so magical that he was inspired to become an insect expert and, ever since, the study of the lightning bugs has become his life’s work. Four decades later, Joe still goes back to those woodlands. Today, though, they’re mostly dark. The fireflies have been disappearing, Joe said. “Down to just a very few compared to the big population they had back then.” Nearly one in three firefly species in the United States and Canada may die out in the future, scientists say. Studies also show a fall in their numbers from forests in Malaysia to grasslands in England. The biggest problem facing fireflies today is the loss of their habitats. Fireflies spend most of their lives in their larval (幼虫的) state. But much of the wet soil that young fireflies need to grow is being destroyed. Instead, the lands are used to build houses, golf courses, and for other types of development. The rising sea level has made matters worse. Now it has nowhere else to go. When the time is right in spring, a young firefly turns into an adult. The adults live for only a few weeks. During this period, they have only one thing on their minds: to find their mates. Fireflies often flicker (闪烁) at each other as night falls. Others wait until midnight to turn on the lights. However, the light we pour into the night makes it harder for them to see each other. For ordinary people, saving fireflies from climate change and other environmental threats is difficult. But we can help to protect them from light pollution. We should turn off the lights. 1．Joe wants to be an insect expert in the future, doesn’t he? ________________________ 2．In the US and Canada, how much percent of firefly species may disappear in the future? ________________________ 3．In which countries did the study find out the fall in the numbers of fireflies? ________________________ 4．What is the biggest problem for fireflies today? The biggest problem is that fireflies . 5．What has the land of fireflies’ home been changed into?(List two examples) ________________________ 6．What can we do to save fireflies? Why is it so important to them? ________________________ Passage 2 Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题).   Hello, Larry, So glad to hear from you this morning and to hear about the Chinese Lantern Festival. I note that you saw lots of fireworks IN your flat. I am sure that you meant you saw them FROM your flat. If they were IN your flat, that would be rather dangerous! Your visit to the Roman Catholic cathedral was interesting, too. I believe you have received our New Year greetings twice over! After I wrote the card, I could not find it. It was gone. . . lost! I did not know where, so I wrote another card. Later I received a note telling me that you had received both cards. So you were doubly greeted! And, I hope, doubly blessed! It was good to know you have been to your parents’ home for the New Year. I trust you found them well and enjoyed visiting your hometown. You must have been excited to meet your old friends and neighbours there again. My brother John has a Chinese friend who he met in London last summer. His name is Andrew. He works with students in Beijing, and also Chinese students returning to Beijing after having studied and worked abroad—like you did. He seems a very pleasant fellow who, when I told him I had a friend recently returning from Scotland, said he would be happy to contact you if you would like that. He is currently in Taiwan but will be back in Beijing around 15th March after which, he says, he would be happy to meet up with you. If you would like to meet him, I will send you his address and/or him yours, but I will do nothing further till I hear from you. About your question about us, as Christians, eating pork…, yes, we do indeed try to follow the teaching of the Bible (圣经) as it applies to our daily living. Some rules do not apply to us in our day though. The sun is shining brightly today but it is still very cold this morning. There is heavy snow everywhere. In some places, power cables go wrong, too. The winter conditions are lasting longer this year than before. Best wishes! Sincerely, Ken 1．Did Larry see the fireworks in his flat or from his flat? 2．Why did Ken say Larry was doubly greeted? 3．What did Larry do during his New Year holiday? 4．Where does Larry live now? 5．Write a question Larry asked Ken according to the underlined words. Why did he ask it? 6．Do you think Larry will meet up with Andrew? Why? Passage 3 I arrived on a freezing night, shivering and tired. I searched for any kind of shelter and found a small empty doghouse. Lying in it, I heard footsteps approaching, but I was too sick to lift my head. A family found me and stopped. Then I got wrapped (包裹) in a thick jacket, carefully and gently. A woman picked me up. She lowered her head looking at me. I could see the worry and sadness in her eyes. “Honey, dogs are everywhere in this area. We can’t save all of them,” said the man. He was right. There were so many of us—homeless and forgotten. The woman replied, “She can’t even stand up. How can we turn our back on such a poor life?” After a moment of silence, the man finally agreed. They soon took me to a nearby pet clinic. I started to believe every dog has its day. But my body told a different story. My legs were broken, my teeth were worn down, and my eyes were clouded. The vet said I had heartworm (犬心丝虫), and it was getting worse because of my age. He suggested letting me pass away naturally. “That will never happen,” the woman refused. After getting back home, she cared for me as if I were her baby. She named me “Pretty Girl”. She allowed me to live inside and prepared the soft bed for me. I ate real food, something I had never tasted. When I didn't want to take medicine, she patted (轻拍) me and encouraged me. Days went by, and now, look at me! I can run fast and jump high. My legs are strong and powerful, and ________. What a truly pretty girl! Every afternoon, I follow the family around the garden, watching over them. In the evening, my family always take me for a relaxing walk. For me, nights are no longer cold. 1．Was the dog healthy when it was found? 2．How did the woman feel when she saw the dog? 3．Where was the dog sent immediately after she was saved? 4．What does the underlined word “That” refer to? 5．How does the dog probably look now? Fill in the blank with one change in her look. 6．Why are the nights no longer cold for the dog? List at least TWO reasons. Passage 4 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Brooke has just become the 12-ranked rock climbers in the world. One of her coaches explains that she’s so good because she has really strong fingers and the amazing flexibility (柔韧性) of a child. That helps her a lot and means she can do things older climbers have never thought of doing. Brooke comes from a climbing family. Both her parents are past climbing champions (冠军). Her father stopped climbing some years ago, but her mother, Robyn, who won four world cup titles one after another for four years, is still climbing. She runs a club for young climbers in Colorado, USA and coaches Brooke and her teammates. Sometimes it’s difficult for mother and daughter to work together so closely, but they really respect and trust each other and Brooke says her mum is a great coach. Brooke says that her mother gives her a lot of good advice and is a very important part of her climbing life. Robyn can be strict, but she really loves climbing mountains, and she passes this passion on to her students. Robyn says “Brooke is very determined (坚决的) and is very good at encouraging herself. This helps her when she’s facing the challenges of this difficult sport. She is also very hardworking.” Success in rock climbing is something you have to work at. To be a world-class sportswoman of any kind, you have to push yourself and train hard and that’s what Brooke does, every day, at the club and at home. Brooke says that climbing is always a part of her everyday life. They even have a climbing wall in their house! But climbing isn’t only hard work. It’s fun too. Brooke loves climbing and when she’s on a high rock, she feels happy. Strangely, she says that when she looks down, she isn’t scared. All she does is think about how cool it is to be so small compared to the rock. 1．Why is Brooke so successful in climbing according to her coach? 2．Brooke’s mother is very good at climbing, isn’t she? 3．What does Robyn do to train young climbers? 4．Why does Brooke say Robyn is a great coach? 5．How hard does Brooke train herself in rock climbing? 6．Would you like to have a life like Brooke? Why or why not? Passage 5 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 “I like photography because it captures amazing things that you might not see again,” Timmy Watter says. He takes pictures of flowers, sunsets, road signs and ancient buildings. But those photos don’t usually end up in a photo album or on his bedroom walls. Timmy sells them and donates the money to help fight lung cancer (肺癌). When Timmy was five, he found out that his aunt Bella had lung cancer. He wanted to do something to help her. His first plan was to sell his photos from a vendor’s stand (小贩摊位) in front of his house. “My mum said it wouldn’t work because we were not on a busy street.” Timmy explains. His next idea was to have an art show. Timmy decorated his home with candles, flowers and white lights. Then he arranged his photos. Timmy’s mum, Sara, remembers: “Everything was filled with photos, including our dining-room table and the living room.” Timmy’s friends, family, and teachers came to the show. He raised more than $300 for cancer research that night. “Aunt Bella was very happy and excited,” Timmy says. After a local newspaper wrote a story about Timmy’s photos, a volunteer offered to help him set up a website called Camera for a Cure. As more and more people learned about his cause, Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and charity events. Since then, his work has appeared in more than 20 shows. To prepare, he takes lots of photographs. His mum helps him print and frame (给……镶框) them. Then he gives each one a price and decides where it will be displayed. When Timmy is at a show, he greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos. And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but Timmy isn’t worried. “It doesn’t matter how much money we made because ________,” he says. Timmy knows that finding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort. So, Timmy will keep doing his part by taking and selling photos of the things he sees. 1．Timmy doesn’t usually put his photos in a photo album, does he? 2．According to Timmy’s mum, why wouldn’t Timmy’s first plan work? 3．Who helped Timmy raise money for cancer research in the first art show? 4．How does Timmy’s mum help Timmy prepare for the art shows? 5．What can be filled in the blank? 6．What other creative ideas do you have for Timmy to help fight lung cancer? (At least two points) 三、人与自然 Passage 1 Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) Life with Loneliness and Love At Fenghuang Mountain Zoo one can only find old rusty (生锈的) cages, weak animals and one man. Having run this small zoo alone for 34 years, Luo Yingjiu, 83, serves as director, cleaner, caretaker (管理员) and vet himself. All animals here have nicknames, like Guai Guai, Qiu Qiu and Shan Shan, which were given by Luo. The zoo used to be an attraction among local people with some large animals such as lions and tigers. However, as they passed away years ago, now there only lives a bear and 20 kinds of small animals in it, including 20 homeless dogs Luo adopted. Every day is hard. Luo rises before sunrise and cleans the houses of all animals. After that, the old man with all - white hair has to travel downhill to purchase food for the animals. Local people often see Luo struggling to climb the mountain back to the zoo, with heavy bags of food. At night, Luo also needs to keep a close eye on animals, especially those old ones. Guai Guai, a 20 - year - old black bear, gets the most attention from Luo because of her age. Saved by Luo, the bear has spent 18 years in the zoo. When Luo first saw her in a local restaurant, she lay in the corner of the cage, crying out in fright and anger, with one of her paws (爪子) hurt by humans. Although a ticket only costs 10 yuan per person and it’s free for children, the number of visitors has fallen to just several people a day. To keep animals alive, Luo has spent all his savings and even borrowed money from others. “Many people advise me to close the zoo, but 5. ________,” says Luo. The good news is that starting from 2024, Luo’s granddaughter began to post short videos of him looking after these animals online, which attracted over 375,000 fans. Moved by Luo’s kindness, some encourage him with warm words and others send animal food to the zoo. This is China’s loneliest zoo. Yet, this is also China’s most loving zoo! 1．Luo is the only person working for the zoo, isn’t he? . 2．Why is the zoo no longer an attraction? . 3．Why is every day hard for Luo? . 4．How old was Guai Guai when Luo saved her? . 5．Fill in the blank to make the sentence complete. . 6．Do you agree that Fenghuang Mountain Zoo is the most loving one? Explain why. . Passage 2 Read and answer the questions（阅读短文，根据以下内容回答问题） A few years ago, a television series became very popular in the United States. It followed the lives of two doctors who were brothers, their father and their housekeeper in a flat in Seattle. The series was so popular that it was broadcast all over the world. The characters became very well known. However, there was a fifth character. His name was Eddy, a dog raised by their father. He was special because he seemed to be able to respond to situations clearly. He did this by staring into space if he didn’t want to listen and by turning his body over on his back with his legs in the air when he wanted to draw attention. Later, Eddy died and the flat in Seattle felt a strange emptiness. The doctors and their father found themselves looking for Eddy in his usual spots from time to time. One day, the younger doctor couldn’t stand the silence any longer. “We should do something to keep his memory alive. ” he said to his brother and father. The father nodded slowly, “You’re right. and he was part of our family. Maybe we could create a little memorial in the garden. ” One of the neighbors who had often watched Eddy play from her window said, “Eddy brought a lot of joy to this neighborhood. He made us all feel like we were part of one big family. ” The doctors and their father were touched. They realized that Eddy’s influence had extended (延伸) far beyond their flat. He had created a sense of community, a bond (纽带) that held them all together. So they found a small, peaceful corner in the garden and dug a hole. They placed Eddy’s favorite toy at the bottom, along with a photograph of him. Then, they carefully planted a beautiful cherry blossom tree (樱花树) on top. On the anniversary (周年纪念日) of Eddy’s death, the family and neighbors gather around the tree and tell stories about the amazing dog. 1．Was the TV series only allowed to be broadcast in the United States? 2．What did Eddy do when he wanted to draw attention? 3．Please explain the verb phrase “did this” within five words. 4．How did they keep Eddy’s memory alive? 5．What else might the father say? Fill in the blank with one sentence. 6．What does the cherry blossom tree stand for? Please write at least three aspects. Passage 3 All year, I’d been wishing to be part of the pet-care team, and last month, my wish finally came true! Along with Mike and Linda, I was responsible for taking care of our class pet. We took turns giving Larry the Lizard fresh water and food, cleaning his terrarium and singing him songs. But one morning when we came into the classroom, Larry was nowhere to be seen. As soon as we told Mr. Jones, he called for everyone’s attention. “Let’s take a 10-minute break for Operation Lizard Hunt. Leave no stone or notebook unturned!” Even with our whole class searching, we did not find Larry. My mind turned into a worry machine, thinking of all the disasters that might happen to Larry. I felt my heart racing and my brain was a mess. After school, Mr. Jones agreed to let our pet-care team do one last search. “You know,” said Mike, “it might be a good idea to try putting ourselves in Larry’s shoes.” We laughed. “Those would be some tiny shoes,” I said. “But it is a good idea. Let’s have a try.” The laughter made me feel better. Mike thought for a minute. “If I were Larry, I’d probably be hungry. Maybe we should make a trail of snacks leading to his house.” “Good idea,” I said. “If I were Larry, I’d probably be getting a bit cold. We could make a warm spot outside his terrarium to invite him home.” “Good idea,” said Linda. “And since Larry always gets excited when we sing to him, a special song might remind him to come back.” That’s what we did. And then we took turns making up a funny song. This is how our “Come Back, Larry” song went: Are you having an adventure in space, Larry? Did you become a tiny cowboy in the west? Or did you join a lizard circus? Walking on a tightrope (绳索) in the sky? Just as Linda sang the word “sky”, she looked up and found Larry was high on the ceiling. The next thing we knew, our little escape artist was back in his terrarium. Next time when worries stop me from solving a problem, I know there are two steps to follow: First, ___________. Next, ___________. 1．What was Larry the Lizard? 2．Why did Mr. Jones ask students to take a 10-minute break? 3．What did Mike mean by saying “putting ourselves in Larry’s shoes”? 4．What did Linda suggest doing to invite Larry to go home? 5．Where was Larry found, on the ceiling or on a tightrope? 6．What can the writer learn from this experience? Complete the sentences. Passage 4 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题). An Unusual Garden The old 1986 truck was a gift from his grandfather. It worked, but it used a lot of gas. Ian Cheney looked at his grandfather’s truck and thought of a farm. As in other large cities, there is not much space to grow food in New York. Yet Cheney wanted a vegetable garden. Many farmers in New York have found creative ways to grow vegetables, such as rooftop gardens, community gardens in old parking lots, and even a floating garden in the Hudson River. Cheney, however, didn’t have access to any of these spaces. So the old truck was a practical solution. The back of the truck provided him with the space he needed. So Cheney set to work. First, he drilled holes in the truck bed—allowing water to pass through. Then he laid down a recycled plastic mat. The soil came next—a special lightweight variety. He made sure that everything was organic. Cheney preferred organic because he wanted to grow vegetables without chemicals. Then he planted lettuce, herbs, spinach, and tomatoes. Finally, he watered and waited. When the food was ready to pick, Cheney drove the truck from one urban neighborhood to another. He gave away some of the vegetables. He sold the rest to friends and neighbors. Everywhere he parked, passersby stopped and talked about the beautiful vegetable garden in the back of the truck. Cheney strongly believes that people are better off eating more local food—that is, food grown close to where they live. Local food has both environmental and health advantages. It reduces “food miles”. The term food miles refers to the distance between where you produce food and where you sell it. A lot of the food in large supermarkets travels hundreds of miles to get to your dinner table. This has an economic and environmental cost. Then there is the question of nutrition—food that helps you grow and be healthy. The nutritional benefits of vegetables decrease over time. So eating food within a few days of harvesting is healthier for you. Cheney knows that his truck farm cannot solve the problem of the lack of fresh food in some neighborhoods. Yet, like rooftop gardens, it could be part of the solution. As Cheney says, “If we can grow food in the back of an 1986 Dodge pickup, we can definitely find better ways to grow more fresh produce.” 1．The old 1986 truck from Ian Cheney’s grandfather is working properly, isn’t it? 2．Where does Cheney plant his vegetables? 3．Why did Cheney drill holes in the truck bed? 4．How did Cheney deal with the vegetables he grew? 5．What are the two reasons Cheney suggests people eat more local food? 6．What do you think of farmers in New York in the passage? Give your reasons. Passage 5 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Education Is the Key Reporter: Hello, everyone. Besides helping animals in pain, the SPCA also runs a very active education program in schools. Meet Ms Ann Lek, our Education Officer. Her job is to help more people understand animals so that they will be treated (对待) better. Reporter: What is your job duty in the SPCA, Ann? Ms Ann Lek: I give talks at schools and in many other places to help people learn more about animals. I pay visits at our shelter once a week to teach people what they should consider before getting a pet. Besides weekly talks and visits, I also help educate the public about responsible pet ownership. Reporter: When did you decide to become an Education Officer? Ms Ann Lek: I always love animals and want to make this world a better place for them. I started as a volunteer with the organization, when I was still attending university. It is so enjoyable to work with those who feel the same as I do. After volunteering for four years, I wanted to do more. I decided to join them full-time when they needed an Education Officer. Reporter: What is the most unforgettable experience you have met while working for the SPCA? Ms Ann Lek: Looking after pets and being able to bring them to work! I really appreciate (感激) the fact that I can bring my pets with me into the office when I want to. They’re my joy and give me the energy at work. Being able to bring my dogs or cats to work and having my workmates worry about them and shower them totally makes my day. Reporter: Which misunderstanding of pets would you like to change most? Ms Ann Lek: I really hate it when people are unhappy when I talk about pets, or when taxi drivers refuse to take me because I’m travelling with my dog. Whenever I speak to them and ask why, they always give the same terrible reason: “They’re dirty.” They work and travel closely with human beings every day and share all kinds of public things, but why should we get worried about contracting (感染) a kind of illness from the friendly neighbourhood pets? So I think education is the key! 1．Is Ms Ann Lek an Education Officer in the SPCA? 2．How does Ann help people learn more about animals? 3．How often does Ann pay visits at the shelter? 4．What does the underlined “more” mean? 5．According to Ann, why do those taxi drivers refuse to take her in trips? 6．Do you agree on Ann’s words “education is the key” in the last sentence? Why or why not? Give TWO reasons. 试卷第1页，共3页 1 / 32 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $