期末复习之阅读理解15篇（上海专用）-2025-2026学年九年级英语上学期期末复习冲刺满分（牛津上海版）

期末复习之阅读理解15篇 （期末考试热点话题） 本资料共15篇专题训练，从上到下按照难度分层训练 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 应用文,时文/广告/布告,主旨大意,推理判断,细节理解 2 适中 应用文,时文/广告/布告 3 适中 守则,应用文 4 适中 说明文,植物,意见/建议 5 较易 景点/建筑,应用文,时文/广告/布告 6 适中 说明文,发明与创造,科学技术,词句猜测,观点态度,主旨大意,推理判断,细节理解 7 适中 景点/建筑,应用文 8 适中 身心健康,应用文 9 适中 说明文,科学家,植物,推理判断,细节理解 10 适中 记叙文,寓言童话,观点态度,推理判断,细节理解 11 适中 科普知识,说明文,常见动物,词句猜测,主旨大意,细节理解 12 较易 记叙文,个人经历 13 较易 说明文,旅行,词句猜测,推理判断,细节理解 14 适中 记叙文,寓言童话 15 较易 记叙文,环境保护 Dear Eighth-Grade Students, We are excited to invite you to this year’s Outdoor Education Program at Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center (90 miles from school)! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore nature, participate in hands-on activities, and learn in a fun and interactive way. Costs & Participation (参与): The Parent-Teacher Association will cover housing and meals, and the school district will handle transportation and program fees, so there is no cost to students. Participation is open to students who follow school rules and show respect and cooperation. Students who don’t attend will continue regular classes at school. Trip Details: Departure: Morning of the first day Stay: Three nights at the center Return: Evening of the fourth day Meals: Offered by the center. Supervision (监护) & Activities: Your eighth-grade teachers and the principal will be there as supervisors, and Fullersburg’s experienced staff will lead educational programs. How to Sign Up: To hold your spot, complete the reservation form and return it to the school by March 15. Late sign-ups might be accepted if there is a space, but it’s best to sign up on time. We encourage you to take part in this exciting experience! If you have any questions, feel free to ask your teachers. Sincerely, New Star School About Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center! Located along the Salt River, the Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center covers hundreds of acres of wooded land. The center was established long ago to help improve the land and provide outdoor learning opportunities. The center has a warm building with a classroom, dining area, nature museum, and comfortable sleeping areas for students and staff. Each day, students enjoy a balanced schedule with meals, outdoor activities, and lessons. After supper, there are fun recreational activities and an evening program. Outdoor activities include hiking, animal tracking, bird watching, fishing, and boating. In winter, students can also enjoy skiing, sledding, and ice skating. This is a great chance to experience nature and learn in a unique setting—don’t miss it! 1．What is the purpose of the notice? A．To invite parents to a school program. B．To inform students about a school trip. C．To explain the history of Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center. D．To present the instructions for a classroom project. 2．How long will the students stay at the Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center? A．One night. B．Two nights. C．Three nights. D．Four nights. 3．Which of the following is NOT included in the trip’s expenses? A．Housing and meals. B．Transportation. C．Program fees. D．Personal shopping costs. 4．Why might a student not be allowed to participate in the program? A．If they have poor academic performance. B．If they have a history of misbehavior at school. C．If they do not sign up by the deadline. D．If their parents do not accompany them. 5．What does the center’s introduction mainly describe? A．The center’s location, history, staff, and transportation. B．The center’s location, history, facilities, and activities. C．The center’s location, accommodation, and meal services. D．The center’s history, weather conditions, courses, and facilities. 6．Based on the passage, what is the primary goal of the Outdoor Education Program? A．To teach students about urban life and history. B．To help students improve their behavior in school. C．To provide students with advanced academic lessons. D．To have students experience nature and outdoor learning. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文讲述了新星学校邀请八年级学生参加Fullersburg户外教育中心的免费三日游学活动，介绍行程安排、费用、监管及报名方式，并描述该中心的设施与活动。 1．细节理解题。根据“We are excited to invite you to this year’s Outdoor Education Program…”可知，这份通知是告知学生有关学校户外教育旅行的相关事宜，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Stay: Three nights at the center”可知，学生将在中心停留三晚，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The Parent-Teacher Association will cover housing and meals, and the school district will handle transportation and program fees”可知，本次活动不包含个人购物的费用，故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Participation is open to students who follow school rules and show respect and cooperation.”可知，不遵守校规的学生可能无法参与，故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Located along the Salt River” “The center was established long ago” “has a warm building with a classroom... ” “Outdoor activities include hiking... ”可知，介绍部分涵盖中心的位置、历史、设施及活动，故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据“This is a fantastic opportunity to explore nature, participate in hands-on activities, and learn in a fun and interactive way.”可知，项目主要目标是让学生体验自然与户外学习，故选D。 Welcome to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Hong Kong! The Center has nine exciting areas, providing a 2-to 3-hour interactive and educational experience for families with children. Play areas Opening hours:10 a.m.—7 p.m. (enter before 6 p.m.) MINILAND Explore MINILAND, a LEGO miniature (缩微模型) of Hong Kong’s most loved buildings and landmarks built from over 1.5 million LEGO bricks! MINILAND took a team of 15 expert model builders over 5,000 hours to build. You can have great fun as it changes from day to night. Plus, our naughty Minifigures love hiding in MINILAND! Who will you find? Choose your ticket type:GENERAL TICKET HK $240 Enjoy rides, experience 4D movies, try building LEGO models, and more.√ Includes a ticket for one person. √ Book tickets online. √ A child MUST be with an adult to visit. MINIFIGURE (乐高小人偶) PACKAGE HK $265 Apart from what is included in the general admission ticket, you can also get a LEGO Minifigure to accompany your LEGO journey! LEGO City Soft Play The LEGO City Soft Play area is a physical play area for children where they can help save LEGO City! Children can play the role of firefighters by facing the heights of the climbing wall or building with the giant LEGO bricks. Plenty of staff are ready to help. Children are taken good care of at all times. LEGO Creative Workshop Each LEGO Discovery Center has its own Master Model Builder. The Master is responsible for all the amazing buildings, exciting animals, and powerful characters. Building LEGO models is not just about fitting pieces together, it’s about flying into a world of imagination. Here in the LEGO Creative Workshop, you’ll have your chance to learn from the Master to build your own wonderful LEGO models. Cafe & Shop LEGO Cafe Choose snacks or a meal for the family from our excellent selection of hot and cold food at LEGO Cafe. And if your children still have energy left, don’t worry. There’s plenty of LEGO in the cafe area!Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 11 a. m.—6 p.m. Weekends & public holidays: 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Gift Shop Take home a present from your LEGO adventure or come by the gift shop any time. You don’t need a LEGO LAND Discovery Center ticket to visit. The shop opens to both adults and children LEGO fans.Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 10:30 a. m.—8 p.m. Weekends & public holidays: 10 a.m.—8 p.m. 1．What is included in the general ticket? A．A meal at LEGO Cafe. B．A LEGO Minifigure. C．A 4D Movies experience. D．A course of building LEGO models. 2．Peter can’t buy a present at the Gift Shop in the center this Friday at ________. A．10:00 a.m. B．10:30 a.m. C．11:30 a.m. D．6:00 p.m. 3．What does the underlined word “it” refers to? A．Minifigure B．MINILAND C．Hong Kong D．The LEGO Creative Workshop 4．Why does the writer mention “There’s plenty of LEGO in the cafe area”? A．To encourage children to buy LEGO sets. B．To explain why the LEGO Cafe offers snacks. C．To show the LEGO Cafe is more popular than the Gift Shop. D．To show that children can continue playing while adults can rest. 5．What does the LEGO Creative Workshop most likely want to teach children? A．How to follow strict building instructions. B．The history of Hong Kong’s famous landmarks. C．To use imagination while creating LEGO models. D．To compete with other children in building speed. 6．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To introduce LEGO products to customers. B．To attract people to visit LEGO Discovery Center. C．To compare different ticket packages in LEGO Discovery Center. D．To explain the history of LEGO Discovery Center. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文是应用文。主要介绍了香港乐高探索中心的特色区域、开放时间、门票类型及相关服务信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“GENERAL TICKET”部分中的“Enjoy rides, experience 4D movies, try building LEGO models, and more”可知，普通门票包含4D电影体验。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Gift Shop”部分的开放时间“Mondays to Fridays: 10:30 a.m.—8 p.m.”可知，周五上午10:00礼品店还未开门，Peter无法在此时间购物。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“MINILAND”部分中的“Explore MINILAND... You can have great fun as it changes from day to night”可知，“it”指代前文提到的“MINILAND”，指MINILAND会从白天模式切换到夜晚模式。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“LEGO Cafe”部分中的“Choose snacks or a meal for the family... if your children still have energy left, don’t worry. There’s plenty of LEGO in the cafe area”可知，提到咖啡馆区域有很多乐高，是为了说明孩子可以继续玩乐高，而家长可以在此用餐休息。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“LEGO Creative Workshop”部分中的“Building LEGO models is not just about fitting pieces together, it’s about flying into a world of imagination. Here in the LEGO Creative Workshop, you’ll have your chance to learn from the Master to build your own wonderful LEGO models”可知，该工坊旨在教孩子在搭建乐高模型时发挥想象力。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。文章整体介绍了香港乐高探索中心的多个有趣区域、门票、开放时间等信息，核心目的是吸引人们前来参观。故选B。 To help Grade 9 students make better use of the school library, the library has released this guide. Resource Type Usage Frequency (频率) (Grade 9) Opening Hours Borrowing Rules Academic Print Books 62% (3-5 times/week) —Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.): 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (Extended (延长的) 1 hour exclusively (专门地) for Grade 9) —Weekends (Sat.-Sun.): 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Last entry: 5:00 p.m.) —Public Holidays: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Closed on major festivals, such as National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival) —Academic print books: Loan (借阅) 3 weeks； 1 renewal (续借) (2 weeks) If unreserved —Digital resources: Downloadable for 72 hours (via school account) —Late fees: Print books=￥1 per day (max￥15); Audio-visual materials=￥2 per day Digital Textbooks 48% (2-4 times/week) Audio-Visual Materials (English videos) 35% (1-3 times/week) Collaborative (协作的) Study Spaces 29% (1-2 times/week) Tips for Grade 9 students! First, borrow academic print books 3 days early for exam study. Return them within 3 weeks to avoid late fees. Second, download digital textbooks at school to avoid Internet issues. Don’t use them for too long to protect your eyes. Third, spend 15 minutes daily on audio-visual materials (like English videos) to improve listening skills. Finally, use the library’s extended weekday hours (7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) for quiet study. 1．How often do Grade 9 students use academic print books? A．1-2 times/week B．2-4 times/week C．5-7 times/week D．3-5 times/week 2．Lily borrowed two print books and one audio-visual material from the library, but they were 3 days overdue (过期). How much does she need to pay? A．5 yuan B．12 yuan C．21 yuan D．17 yuan 3．What should students do to avoid internet problems with digital textbooks? A．Borrow print books instead. B．Download them at school. C．Use them only on weekends. D．Renew them online. 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Students can use the library all day on the Spring Festival. B．You can enter the library at 5:15 p.m. at weekends. C．Academic print books are used most often by Grade 9 students. D．Audio-visual materials are used 29% of the time. 5．What is the main purpose of the “Library Borrowing Tips”? A．To tell students library opening hours. B．To help Grade 9 students use library resources well. C．To explain late fee rules. D．To list new library policies. 6．Where would you most likely read this material? A．A science fiction book. B．An entertainment magazine. C．A school noticeboard. D．A cooking website. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要为九年级学生介绍了学校图书馆各类资源的使用频率、开放时间、借阅规则，并给出了使用建议。 1．细节理解题。根据表格“Usage Frequency”列中“Academic Print Books”对应的“62% (3-5 times/week)”可知，九年级学生每周使用学术印刷书籍3-5次。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据表格“Borrowing Rules”中“Print books = ¥1 per day”和“Audio-visual materials = ¥2 per day”计算。两本印刷书过期3天需 ¥6；一份音像资料过期3天需¥6；总计¥12。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Tips for Grade 9 students!”部分的“Second, download digital textbooks at school to avoid Internet issues.”可知，为避免网络问题，学生应在学校下载数字教科书。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据表格数据，学术印刷书籍的使用频率为62%，是所有资源类型中最高的。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。“Library Borrowing Tips”部分给出的建议都是为了帮助学生更好地利用图书馆资源，因此其主要目的是帮助九年级学生用好图书馆资源。故选B。 6．推理判断题。本文是一份针对九年级学生的图书馆使用指南，包含具体的开放时间、规则和建议，最有可能出现在学校的公告栏上。故选C。 Plant Pets Looking for a pet that is easy to care for? Consider a plant! Plants are living things that grow and can make your home more beautiful. This guide will help you begin as a plant parent. Find Your Perfect Match Before you get a plant, consider your lifestyle and home environment. How much sunlight does your room get? How often can you remember to water it? Here are some popular types for beginners: Type Examples Key Features Care Level Easy-going Champions Snake Plant, Pothos Do well with little light and not much watering; perfect for forgetful owners. ★☆☆ (Very Easy) Sun-loving Pals Aloe Vera, Echeveria, Burro’s Tail Keep water in leaves; need plenty of sunlight and little water. ★★☆ (Easy) Fresh-Air Friends Spider Plant, Peace Lily Make the air cleaner; safe for homes with animal pets. ★★☆ (Easy) Kitchen Helpers Basil, Mint, Cherry Tomatoes Give you fresh food or nice smells; need more water and direct sunlight. ★★★ (Not too hard) Care For It The Perfect Home: Always choose a pot with a drainage hole. This prevents root rot by letting extra water escape. Water Wisely: Giving too much water is the mistake people make most often. Feel the soil first—if the top part is dry, then it needs water. Feed Your Pets: When your plants are growing a lot (in spring and summer), feed them with a liquid fertilizer (化肥) every 4-6 weeks. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows down. Quick Help for Problems: Yellow leaves? You might be giving too much water. Let the soil get completely dry. Brown, dry leaf edges? You might not be giving enough water. Water it well. Leaning towards the light? It might not have enough sun. Move it to a brighter place. Starting with an easy-care plant is the key to success. Watch your plant, and it will tell you what it needs. Happy planting! 1．The text is most probably from a(n) ________. A．science research report B．gardening magazine for plant lovers C．advertisement for plant shops D．novel about a pet and its owner 2．The underlined word “drainage” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. A．污水 B．排水 C．处理 D．过滤 3．Which of the following plants is the choice for someone who wants to grow a plant in a sunny kitchen and also use it in cooking? A．Echeveria B．Peace Lily C．Snake Plant D．Basil 4．Which of the following is a sign that a plant is not getting enough sunlight? A．Its leaves are turning yellow. B．Its leaves have brown and dry edges. C．It starts to grow towards the window. D．The soil remains wet for a long time. 5．Which of the following is a piece of advice given by the guide? A．Water your plants a little every day to keep the soil wet. B．Feed your plants with liquid fertilizer only during autumn and winter. C．Choose a Snake Plant if you are often busy and might forget to water. D．The key to success is to watch your plant and change its place every day. 6．The main purpose of this guide is to ________. A．compare the different kinds of houseplants B．give tips on choosing and looking after houseplants C．explain the growing process of houseplants D．encourage more people to buy houseplants 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了适合初学者的几种植物类型及其养护指南，帮助读者成为成功的“植物父母”。 1．推理判断题。根据文章标题“Plant Pets”及全文内容可知，这是一篇关于植物养护的指南，介绍了不同植物的特点和养护技巧，最可能出自园艺杂志。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Always choose a pot with a drainage hole. This prevents root rot by letting extra water escape.”可知，多余的水可以排出，防止烂根，说明选择的是有排水孔的盆。“drainage”意思是“排水”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据表格中“Kitchen Helpers”一栏的“Basil, Mint, Cherry Tomatoes”及其特点“Give you fresh food or nice smells; need more water and direct sunlight”可知，提供新鲜食物或香味，需要充足阳光和水分。因此，罗勒符合“阳光充足的厨房且可用于烹饪”的要求。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Leaning towards the light? It might not have enough sun. Move it to a brighter place.”可知，植物向光倾斜？可能是阳光不足，需移至更亮处。因此，“它开始向窗户方向生长”是阳光不足的表现。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据表格中“Easy-going Champions”一栏的“Snake Plant, Pothos”及其特点“Do well with little light and not much watering; perfect for forgetful owners”可知，虎皮兰耐旱耐阴，适合健忘的主人。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。全文围绕“如何选择适合的植物并提供养护建议”展开，目的是指导读者养护植物。故选B。 Hiller Aviation (航空) Museum—General Info The Hiller Aviation Museum opened in 1998. It was founded by Stanley Hiller Jr., a helicopter designer. The museum shows more than 50 aircraft from over 100 years of aviation history. Each year, the museum is visited by about more than 10,000 school children. Since it opened, over 1.7 million visitors have come to see the museum. The museum is a nonprofit organization. It teaches people about aviation history and science. It offers special programs for students that match school lessons in: History, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Some programs were made with NASA and let students try hands-on activities. The museum helps keep the exciting story of flight alive for everyone in the San Francisco Bay Area.Visitor Information Opening Hours: 10:00 AM~5:00 PM, 7 days a week Note: Hours may change for special events. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving&Christmas. Admission Fees: $22.00 Adult         $14.00 Seniors (Age 65+)        $14.00 Youths (4—17) FREE: children (3 and under, with Paid Adult.)    FREE: Military&Museum Members Special Offers: Groups: (12+: $2 off per ticket) (book online first) Military families: Free on Memorial Day&Labor Day   Library pass holders: Free entry (book online) Important Rules: Only real service dogs allowed (service animals are dogs trained to work or perform tasks for the people with physical or mental disabilities). No pet or emotional support animals (whose function is to provide comfort, or emotional support do not qualify as service animals). How to Get Here: Address: 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos By bus/train: Easy to reach By car: Good parking By plane: Park at east terminal→call the museum for a shuttle NEVER WALK ACROSS THE RUNWAY AT ANY TIME! 1．How does the museum help students learn about science and technology? A．By giving free airplane rides. B．Through NASA-developed hands-on activities. C．By showing movies about space. D．Allowing students to touch the planes in the museum. 2．Which of the following statements about the museum’s schedule is TRUE? A．The museum never closes for private events. B．Opening hours are always exactly 10 AM to 5 PM. C．The museum may open longer for special events. D．The museum remains open on all major holidays. 3．What is required for a group of 15 people to get cheaper tickets? A．Booking tickets online ahead. B．Bringing their own food. C．Arriving before 10 AM. D．Having at least one senior member. 4．What’s the biggest safety rule for service dogs in the museum? A．They must wear cute costumes. B．They must be trained to do specific tasks for disabled people. C．They need to comfort visitors. D．They should stay quiet. 5．What should a visitor do if flying to the museum? A．Walk directly across the runway. B．Park on the West side and call the museum. C．Park at the East terminal and ask for a shuttle. D．Wait for a museum staff member at the runway. 6．Where would you most likely find this text? A．In a scientific magazine on aircraft design. B．In a museum’s visitor brochure. C．In the diary of a helicopter pilot. D．In an airline’s flight safety card. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文介绍了Hiller航空博物馆的基本信息，包括其历史背景、展览内容、教育项目、开放时间、门票价格、特别优惠、重要规则以及交通方式等，旨在为潜在游客提供全面的参观指南。 1．细节理解题。根据“It offers special programs for students that match school lessons in: History, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Some programs were made with NASA and let students try hands-on activities.”可知，博物馆通过NASA开发的实际操作活动帮助学生学习科技。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Note: Hours may change for special events. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving&Christmas”可知，博物馆开放时间可能因特别活动而改变，且在部分节日关闭。由此可推知特殊活动时可能延长开放时间。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Groups: (12+: $2 off per ticket) (book online first)”可知，15人团体要获得优惠票需要提前在线预订。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Only real service dogs allowed (service animals are dogs trained to work or perform tasks for the people with physical or mental disabilities)”可知，服务犬必须经过训练能为残障人士执行特定任务。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“By plane: Park at east terminal→call the museum for a shuttle”可知，乘飞机来的游客应停在东航站楼并呼叫博物馆接驳车。故选C。 6．推理判断题。全文介绍了航空博物馆的基本信息、教育项目、参观须知等内容，最可能出现在博物馆的游客手册中。故选B。 Inspiration: flexible elephant trunks and octopus tentacles Do you have any idea how flexible elephant trunks and octopus tentacles are? Can you imagine a robot that is like both of them? A group of scientists from a Chinese university has made a really smart spiral soft robot arm. This arm is almost as good as the human hand when it comes to picking up different things. Some videos showing how it works have been put out. In these videos you can see the tentacle-like robot arm do amazing things. It can easily pick up fragile things like glass, eggs, and strawberries without breaking them. It can also catch a fast-moving tennis ball quickly and hit a ping-pong ball accurately. The scientists, led by Nikolaos Frisis from the University of Science and Technology of China, used a method called reverse engineering. They copied the flexible structures that look like spirals in nature. Function Features: Grasp fragile items, quickly and accurately. The robot system, called SpiRobbs, which was made by learning from nature, can do very skillful movements to pick things up, such as reeling in, stretching out, winding around and grabbing things. According to a study published in the magazine Device, it has a success rate of nearly 95 percent. The spiral gripper, which has a 15-degree conical angle, is moved by two or three cables. It can pick up much larger things and can carry things that are 260 times heavier than itself, the study says. Also, the team used 3D printing to make models of different sizes, from centimeters to meters. They used cheap materials like polyurethane, resin and paper. This makes it more likely that these robots can be sold in the future. Application Prospect: Low-cost production via 3D printing In a test outside, a robot arm fixed on a drone was able to skillfully grab and lift a water bucket. This shows that it might be useful in the low-altitude economy area in the future. 1. octopus tentacles n. 章鱼触手    2. spiral n. 螺旋形 3. reverse engineering n. 逆向工程    4. reel v. 卷 5. stretch v. 拉长      6. wind v. 缠绕 7. grab v. 抓      8. gripper n. 抓手 9. polyurethane n. 聚氨酯    10. resin n. 合成树脂 11. low-altitude economy n. 低空经济 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By asking questions. C．By comparing differences. D．By listing numbers. 2．What does the underlined word “fragile” probably mean in Chinese? A．透明的 B．精致的 C．轻巧的 D．易损的 3．What can we infer from the passage? A．The robot arms are not suitable for picking up heavy things. B．The robot arms will be seen in many different fields in life. C．The robot arms will replace human hands completely in the future. D．The robot arms can do many movements like spirals in nature. 4．What does the underlined word “This” refer to in the passage? A．Making models of different sizes. B．Considering 3D printing methods. C．Selling cheap robots in the future. D．Using not expensive materials. 5．What’s the author’s attitude towards the spiral soft robot arm? A．Doubtful. B．Uncertain. C．Disappointed. D．Supportive. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The future development of the drones. B．The use of 3D printing in making robot arms. C．The introduction of a smart spiral soft robot arm. D．The importance of reverse engineering in robotics. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文介绍了一款受大象鼻子和章鱼触手启发而研制的螺旋软体机器人手臂，阐述了其功能特点、制造方式及应用前景。 1．细节理解题。文章开头通过提问“你知道大象鼻子和章鱼触手有多灵活吗？你能想象一个像它们一样的机器人吗？”来引入主题，属于设问开头。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据后文“without breaking them”以及列举的玻璃、鸡蛋、草莓等物品可知，这些物品容易损坏，因此“fragile”意为“易损的”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段描述该机器人手臂安装在无人机上成功抓取水桶，并指出“这表明它可能在未来低空经济领域有用”，结合前文介绍其灵活抓取多种物品的能力，可推断它将在生活的许多不同领域得到应用。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据前文“Also, the team used 3D printing to make models of different sizes... They used cheap materials...This makes it more likely that these robots can be sold in the future.” (此外，该团队使用3D打印制作不同尺寸的模型……他们使用了廉价材料……这使这些机器人未来更有可能被销售。)可知，“This”指代的是“使用不昂贵的材料”这一做法。故选D。 5．观点态度题。全文客观介绍了该机器人手臂的灵感来源、功能优势、制造工艺和应用潜力，没有表达怀疑、不确定或失望的情绪，因此作者的态度是支持的。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。全文围绕一款受自然界启发的智能螺旋软体机器人手臂展开，介绍了其设计灵感、功能特点、制造方法和应用前景，因此主要介绍这款机器人手臂。故选C。 LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort is the first and only LEGOLAND theme park（主题公园）in China. It’s famous for its rich LEGO worlds, interactive（交互式的）rides and amazing shows. The park is especially great for families, couples and young travelers. Opening hours & Visitor information ·Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Actual operating hours may change depending on the season, holidays or special events. Please check the official website for the latest details before your visit. ·Recommended time to spend: We recommend planning for a full day (about 7-9 hours) to experience all the rides, workshops and shows. ·Best time to visit: Weekdays during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most comfortable weather. There are also fewer visitors. Other Tips: ◇Please book your tickets online in advance to secure entry. ◇You must show valid（有效的） ID and your e-ticket at the entrance. ◇Some popular attractions and LEGO workshops can be reserved（预约）in advance via Fast Pass or the official app to reduce wait times. FAQ Q: Can I buy LEGOLAND® Shanghai tickets on the day of my visit? A: Same-day tickets are usually available, but they often sell out on holidays and during peak times. We recommend booking online ahead of time. Q: Can I bring food and drinks into the park? A: Small personal drinks and packaged snacks are allowed. However, glass containers, alcoholic （含酒精的） drinks and foods that need heating are not allowed. Q: How do I get a Fast Pass? A: After entering the park, you can reserve Fast Passes for some popular attractions through the official app. You can also buy a VIP Fast Pass to skip the lines. 1．What can we learn about LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort from the passage? A．It attracts more young travelers than couples. B．It is the only LEGOLAND theme park in China. C．Its most popular shows are held in spring and autumn. D．It offers more rides than any other theme park in Shanghai. 2．Why does the passage suggest travelers check the official website before visiting? A．To find out about special events. B．To make sure their VIP Fast Passes are still valid. C．To learn about possible changes to operating hours. D．To check what types of food are allowed in the park. 3．Which of the following days is the best time to visit LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort? A．A Sunday in March. B．A Tuesday in April. C．A Thursday in July. D．A Saturday in September. 4．The underlined phrase “secure entry” most probably means “________”. A．enter the park at any time B．enter with special services C．make sure that you can enter D．enjoy a fast entry without waiting 5．If a visitor wants to bring snacks and drinks, they must avoid ________. A．canned orange juice B．unopened bottled milk C．packaged chocolate bars D．ready-to-cook chicken in a plastic box 6．What is the difference between a regular Fast Pass and a VIP Fast Pass? A．A VIP Fast Pass requires payment. B．A VIP Fast Pass is only available on peak days. C．A regular Fast Pass can be reserved before a visit. D．A regular Fast Pass covers all popular attractions. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了上海乐高乐园度假区的开放时间、游览建议、注意事项及常见问题，帮助游客了解游玩信息。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort is the first and only LEGOLAND theme park in China”可知，它是中国唯一的乐高主题公园。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Opening hours” 部分“Actual operating hours may change depending on the season, holidays or special events. Please check the official website for the latest details before your visit”可知，建议查官网是为了了解运营时间的可能变动。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Best time to visit”部分“Weekdays during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most comfortable weather. There are also fewer visitors”可知，4月的周二（春季工作日）是最佳游览时间。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Please book your tickets online in advance to secure entry”可知，提前订票是为了确保能入园，“secure entry”意为“确保可以进入”。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据FAQ 部分 “However, glass containers, alcoholic drinks and foods that need heating are not allowed”可知，需要加热的即食鸡肉（塑料盒里的待烹饪鸡肉）是禁止带入的。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据FAQ 部分“You can also buy a VIP Fast Pass to skip the lines”可知，VIP快速通行卡需要付费购买，而普通快速通行卡是入园后通过官方应用预约的。故选A。 I’m an influencer. My job is to create content for my followers on social media. Although I feel excited when my posts get lots of likes and comments, the never-ending need to keep up with new ideas and post regularly can be very stressful. I often feel tired because I have to work long hours on filming and editing videos. Even though I love connecting with my followers and sharing my ideas, sometimes I feel under pressure to be perfect. I’m a student. I’ve just come to a new school for a few weeks. I feel down these days. I’m very shy, so social situations are stressful for me. My mother keeps telling me to make new friends with my classmates. I know it must be interesting. But it is always so hard for me to chat with new classmates. I start to worry about my life here. I miss my old friends so much. I’m a doctor. My job is to take care of people’s health. I feel satisfied when I see my patients recover. But my life is stressful all the time. I have to get up very early in the morning and often go back home late, feeling tired. I only have time to play with my children on weekends. Because of the stress, I cannot sleep well at night. It was my dream to become a volunteer teacher. So three years ago, I left my hometown and taught English in a village in Hunan Province. It is exciting to work with kids. But it is not surprising that being a teacher in the village can be challenging. The power and water supplies are unreliable. Besides, it is inconvenient to go outside because the public transportation is not well-connected. I haven’t seen my parents for more than one year. I miss them a lot. 1．What are the posts (帖子) about? A．Occupations. B．Stress. C．Giving advice. D．Volunteering. 2．Who has problems with relationships with others? A．Peter. B．Li Lan. C．Maria. D．Steven. 3．Which of the following is NOT something Peter has to deal with? A．Long working hours. B．Sleep problems. C．Unhappy patients. D．Little family time. 4．What does Li Lan enjoy about her life in Hunan province? A．Teaching children English in the village. B．The convenience to travel to many places. C．The availability of clean water supply. D．The peaceful environment with few people. 5．What does the underlined word “influencer” mean here? A．A person who influences others through public advertisements. B．A famous person who influences public decisions and opinions. C．A person who affects others’ decisions through online platforms. D．A famous person who prepares films for being shown or broadcast. 6．Which of the following might be the best advice to Steven? A．Keep working hard to make more posts, but don’t stop yourself from being creative. B．Don’t let likes and comments make you feel too proud or think too highly of yourself. C．Spend time on filming and editing to make sure every video is perfect before posting. D．Don’t let being perfect make you feel too tired and forget to enjoy the whole process. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了四位不同身份的人分别分享了自己的职业或生活状态，他们都面临着各自压力或困难，并表达了对生活、工作的感受。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Even though I love connecting with my followers and sharing my ideas, sometimes I feel under pressure to be perfect.”、“I’m very shy, so social situations are stressful for me.”、“But my life is stressful all the time.”以及“But it is not surprising that being a teacher in the village can be challenging.”可知，文中四个人都提到自己工作或生活中所面临的压力。故选B。 2． 细节理解题。根据Steven中“I’m very shy, so social situations are stressful for me...But it is always so hard for me to chat with new classmates.”可知，Steven在人际交往方面遇到了问题。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据Peter中“I feel satisfied when I see my patients recover.”可知，Peter并没有提到他不满意的病人，而是提到他对病人的康复感到满意。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据Li Lan中“So three years ago. I left my hometown and taught English in a village in Hunan Province. It is exciting to work with kids.”可知，Li Lan喜欢在村里教孩子英语。故选A。 5．词句猜测题。根据“My job is to create content for my followers on social media.”可知，Maria的工作是通过社交媒体平台为她的粉丝创作内容，因此划线单词表示“通过网络平台影响他人决策的人”。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“I’m very shy, so social situations are stressful for me. My mother keeps telling me to make new friends with my classmates. I know it must be interesting. But it is always so hard for me to chat with new classmates. I start to worry about my life here.”可知，Steven正处于新环境，因害羞难与他人交流，并开始对自己的生活感到担忧，因此给他的最好的建议是不要因为追求完美而感到疲惫，应该享受整个过程。故选D。 Charles Darwin was a British scientist. He lived from 1809 to 1882. He studied plants and animals and did many experiments. Darwin’s Diary Can plants kill flies? In this summer, I found sundew (茅膏菜) plants with many insects on them. I decided to examine them more carefully. I examined 12 plants, and I found 31 dead insects, or parts of their bodies. Some leaves caught several insects. The sundew plant catches flies much more often than other insects. I want to do some experiments. I don’t know what I’ll find out. Experiment 1 I put several items in the center of each leaf. The tentacles (触须) always moved toward the items. The speed was not always the same. Why? Experiment 2 I found a leaf with a fly on it. The fly could not escape. The fly was on one side of the leaf. The tentacles on that side closed around the fly and killed it. The tentacles from the other side of the leaf never moved! Experiment 3 I put a dead fly in the center of a leaf. The next morning, the leaf was closed. It opened again five days later. There was no fly. 1．What is Darwin mainly doing in this diary? A．He is explaining ways to keep insects away. B．He is writing stories about dangerous plants. C．He is recording experiments on sundew plants. D．He is learning how to grow sundew plants in summer. 2．What did Darwin find when he examined 12 sundew plants in the summer? A．He found 12 insects, some of them still alive. B．He found 12 dead insects, one on each plant. C．He found 31 dead flies or parts of their bodies. D．He found 31 dead insects and many of them were flies. 3．Why did Darwin put several items in the center of each leaf in Experiment 1? A．To feed the sundew plants so that they could grow faster. B．To see how the tentacles reacted to different things placed on the leaf. C．To clean the leaves before he started the real experiment. D．To stop the tentacles from moving toward real insects. 4．What conclusion can Darwin draw from Experiment 2? A．All the tentacles on the leaf must close to catch a fly. B．The sundew leaf only moves when the insect is in the center. C．Only the tentacles near the fly move to catch and kill it. D．The tentacles can move even if there is no insect on the leaf. 5．Which of the following is NOT supported by the results of Experiment 3? A．The leaf can close even when the insect is dead. B．The leaf may stay closed for several days after reacting. C．Movement is necessary for the leaf’s reaction. D．The leaf’s response can last beyond a short time. 6．What is the best description of Darwin according to his diary? A．He is curious and keeps doing experiments to find out the truth. B．He is patient and pays close attention to numbers in each experiment. C．He is confident that his first idea is always right and doesn’t need testing. D．He prefers reading other people’s research to doing his own experiments. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了查尔斯·达尔文这位英国科学家对茅膏菜植物进行的一系列实验记录。他通过观察和实验，探究茅膏菜植物捕捉昆虫的方式及相关特性，展现了达尔文对植物研究的浓厚兴趣和严谨的科学探索精神。 1．细节理解题。根据“Can plants kill flies? In this summer, I found sundew (茅膏菜) plants with many insects on them. I decided to examine them more carefully.”以及后文一系列实验描述可知，达尔文在这篇日记中主要是记录对茅膏菜植物所做的实验。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“I examined 12 plants, and I found 31 dead insects, or parts of their bodies. Some leaves caught several insects. The sundew plant catches flies much more often than other insects.”可知，达尔文检查12株茅膏菜植物时，发现了31只死昆虫，且其中很多是苍蝇。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“I put several items in the center of each leaf. The tentacles (触须) always moved toward the items. The speed was not always the same. Why?”可推测，达尔文把几个物品放在每片叶子的中心，是为了看看触须对放在叶子上的不同东西会有什么反应。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“I found a leaf with a fly on it. The fly could not escape. The fly was on one side of the leaf. The tentacles on that side closed around the fly and killed it. The tentacles from the other side of the leaf never moved!”可知，只有靠近苍蝇的触须会移动去捕捉并杀死它，其他触须不动。所以达尔文能从实验2中得出只有靠近苍蝇的触须会移动去捕捉并杀死它的结论。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“I put a dead fly in the center of a leaf. The next morning, the leaf was closed. It opened again five days later. There was no fly.”可知，叶子在有死苍蝇时会闭合，且闭合后可能持续好几天才打开，说明叶子闭合不一定需要昆虫是活的，即运动不是叶子反应的必要条件。所以“运动是叶子反应的必要条件”这一说法不被实验3的结果支持。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据达尔文在日记中对茅膏菜植物观察细致，并且不断做实验探究其捕捉昆虫的方式等行为可知，他充满好奇心，并且持续做实验来探寻真相。故选A。 Riddle of the Sphinx (狮身人面像) One day, a Sphinx suddenly appeared at the entrance to the city of Thebes (古希腊城邦底比斯). The Sphinx was a monster with a human head, a lion’s body, eagle’s wings, and a snake’s tail. She was sent by the goddess Hera to plague the people of Thebes. The Sphinx sat on a mountain cliff near Thebes. She guarded the entrance to the city. Anyone who wanted to leave or enter had to solve her riddle. Whenever a traveler failed to give the right answer, she would eat the person alive. The Sphinx’s riddle was a famous one: What has one voice, but has four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening? Many people gave wrong answers and were killed. Their bones were everywhere on the road to Thebes. The king of Thebes announced that he would give the kingdom to anyone who could solve the riddle. After a lot of people tried and failed, a very intelligent man named Oedipus finally succeeded. He answered “Man”. Because he crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and needs a walking cane in his old age. Upon hearing the correct answer, the Sphinx jumped from the cliff to her death. The plague of Thebes was lifted. 1．The passage is a ________. A．a fable B．an argumentative article C．a poster D．an advertisement 2．What is the Sphinx’s riddle about? A．A mysterious animal. B．The stages of human life. C．The changes in weather. D．A hidden treasure. 3．What reward did the king offer for solving the riddle? A．Gold and jewels. B．The kingdom of Thebes. C．A high position in the government. D．Freedom from the plague. 4．What happened to the Sphinx in the end? A．She was defeated by Oedipus in a battle. B．She died after throwing herself off the cliff. C．She returned to Hera and was praised for her service. D．She continued guarding the entrance to Thebes forever. 5．What can we infer from Oedipus’ answer? A．He had seen the Sphinx before. B．He had studied ancient myths. C．He was a skilled hunter. D．He understood the meaning of life. 6．How did the people of Thebes probably feel after the Sphinx died? A．Angry. B．Shocked. C．Excited. D．Puzzled. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事，讲述了狮身人面像斯芬克斯在底比斯城门口出谜题害人，最终被俄狄浦斯解答后跳崖而死的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，这是一个带有神话色彩的寓言故事，通过斯芬克斯的谜题和俄狄浦斯的解答传递了关于人生阶段的隐喻。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“What has one voice, but has four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening?”以及“Man…Because he crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and needs a walking cane in his old age.”可推知，谜题描述的是人类生命的阶段。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The king of Thebes announced that he would give the kingdom to anyone who could solve the riddle.”可知，国王的奖励是底比斯的王位。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Upon hearing the correct answer, the Sphinx jumped from the cliff to her death.”可知，斯芬克斯跳崖而死。故选B。 5．推理判断题。俄狄浦斯的答案“Man”揭示了谜题对人类生命阶段的理解，说明他洞察了生命的本质。故选D。 6．观点态度题。根据“The plague of Thebes was lifted.”可推知，斯芬克斯死后，底比斯人摆脱了灾祸，因此他们的情绪应是兴奋的。故选C。 Mobile phones are one of the most useful inventions of the last 50 years, but not everything that is said about them is good. Mobile phones are frequently blamed (归咎) for a number of things, from thumb injuries and headaches to house fires. One theory (学说) even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees! The theory is that the bees’ navigation (导航) systems are damaged by the radiation (辐射) that is given off by mobile phones. Bees have a built-in system a bit like GPS and this helps them find their way back to their hive (蜂巢). But recently, thousands of bees have failed to find their way home. It is believed they are dying far from their hives. The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems. The important thing about bees is that most of the crops in many countries of the world continue to grow. Most crops are pollinated (投粉) by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow. Many beekeepers in America and Europe have reported losing between 50 and 70 percent of their bees. Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting (影响) him. “My business has been ruined by this,” he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty.” Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers. And we can’t manage without them. Einstein said that if all the bees disappeared, man would only live for four more years. The situation needs to be evaluated by the world’s best scientists. If the mobile phone theory is correct, we need to do something about it immediately — before it’s too late. 1．Why do some people think mobile phones are harmful to bees? A．Bees can’t pollinate crops as a result of radiation. B．Bees’ navigation system is damaged by radiation. C．Bees’ hives are damaged by radiation and bees lose their homes. D．Strong radiation from mobile phones can kill bees immediately. 2．Who were the first people to notice the problem? A．British scientists. B．American beekeepers. C．A London business owner. D．European farmers. 3．Which of the following best summarizes (归纳) the main idea of the third paragraph? A．Bees are losing their way. B．A strange idea. C．It’s time to act. D．No bees—no food. 4．Which of the following is a fact? A．Mobile phones are affecting bees’ navigation system. B．Crops have stopped growing in some countries. C．A large number of bees are disappearing. D．Mobile phones have caused many house fires. 5．The underlined word “ruin” in the third paragraph probably means ________. A．improve B．confuse C．harm D．burn 6．What can be the best title of this passage? A．Bees dying for a phone call. B．The danger of using mobile phones. C．How to better protect bees? D．A new challenge of modern technology. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了手机辐射对蜜蜂导航功能可能存在伤害，作者通过本文想警告人们手机辐射对蜜蜂的潜在危害，并呼吁人们应尽早采取行动保护蜜蜂。 1．细节理解题。根据“The theory is that the bees navigation (导航) systems are damaged by the radiation (射线) that is given off by mobile phones.”可知，蜜蜂的导航系统被手机辐射破坏，导致它们无法返回蜂巢。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems.”可知，该问题由美国养蜂人首次发现。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“Most crops are pollinated (投粉) by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow.”可知，蜜蜂消失导致农作物授粉危机，故没有蜜蜂就没有食物。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers.”可知，蜜蜂正在大量消失是事实。故选C。 5．词句猜测题。根据“Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting (影响) him.‘My business has been ruined by this,” he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty.’”可知，养蜂人Jim Piper提到40个蜂巢中有29个空了，生意遭受严重损失。因此“ruin”应指“破坏、损害”。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据“One theory (学说) even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees!”可知，全文围绕手机辐射与蜜蜂消失的关联展开。故选A。 Two years ago, I went on holiday to Rome with my family. It was a four-hour train journey from our home, and we all helped to plan the trip. We were looking forward to seeing the famous sights. Everything went really well and we had a great time visiting the amazing tourist attractions. I was in charge of taking all the photos with my brand new phone, which had an excellent camera. We stayed in Rome for two weeks, and it was really amazing. On the train journey back home, I decided to open my backpack, but I couldn’t find it. All my memories of Rome were in that backpack. I was very upset because I’d packed my phone in that backpack, along with my travel diary. I knew I would never see my new phone again. Weeks passed, and then months. At first, I contacted the train company every week, but after some time, it was clear that my backpack was never going to be found. After a while, I forgot all about it. Last month, I took the train to Florence on a school trip. Unbelievably, my backpack went missing again. I searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be seen. After Rome, I always kept my phone and other important items in my pockets. Two weeks after the Florence trip, I received a phone call from the train company. They told me they had my backpack, and they would send it to the station in my city. I assumed it was my backpack from the school trip. But, this time, there were no precious memories inside. Someone from the train company had found the backpack from Rome in a dusty old cupboard. Everything inside it was safe, and I finally got to share the photos with my family. It was so wonderful to see them. I decided we should all go back to Rome for another holiday…but this time, I would be much more careful with my things. 1．When did Tom first lose his backpack? A．During a school trip to Florence. B．On the train journey back from Rome. C．While visiting tourist attractions in Rome. D．Two weeks after returning from Rome. 2．Why was Tom so upset about losing his backpack in Rome? A．He had lost his brand new phone and travel diary. B．He missed his family’s company during the trip. C．He couldn’t find his train ticket home. D．He forgot to take photos of the famous sights. 3．What did Tom do differently during his school trip to Florence? A．He kept his phone and important items in his pockets. B．He checked his backpack every hour. C．He asked a friend to carry his backpack. D．He took photos with a different camera. 4．How did Tom get his Rome backpack back? A．He found it under his seat on the train. B．A passenger returned it to the station. C．The train company found it in a cupboard. D．His family helped him search for it. 5．What lesson do you think Tom learned from the two trips? A．Traveling by train is always risky. B．Be careful with the valuable items during a trip. C．Memories are more important than possessions. D．Persistence leads to success. 6．What is the best title of this passage? A．Lost luggage B．A trip to Rome C．Unforgettable travelling experiences D．A school trip 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了Tom两次在火车上丢失背包的经历，以及时隔两年找回罗马之旅背包的故事，体现了旅行中保管好个人物品的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“On the train journey back home, I decided to open my backpack, but I couldn’t find it.”可知，Tom第一次丢背包是在从罗马返程的火车上。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I was very upset because I’d packed my phone in that backpack, along with my travel diary.”可知，Tom难过是因为丢了新手机和旅行日记。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“After Rome, I always kept my phone and other important items in my pockets.”可知，罗马之旅后，Tom总是把手机和其他重要物品放在口袋里，所以佛罗伦萨的学校旅行中他将重要物品放在口袋里。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Someone from the train company had found the backpack from Rome in a dusty old cupboard.”可知，是铁路公司在橱柜里发现了背包。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“After Rome, I always kept my phone and other important items in my pockets.”以及“I decided we should all go back to Rome for another holiday…but this time, I would be much more careful with my things.”可知，Tom学到了旅行中要小心保管贵重物品。故选B。 6．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章围绕Tom两次丢失背包、最终找回罗马背包的经历展开，A选项Lost luggage“丢失的行李”，能概括核心内容。故选A。 Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire (帝国). But when the empire broke down, this kind of tourism stopped. In the early 17th century, the idea of the “Grand Tour” was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The “Grand Tour” was an important part of young people’s education—but only for the rich. In the 18th century, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to “take the waters”. They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns. In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier. Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to faraway countries. The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them. Thus, tourism grew. In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything—plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food—and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour and modern tourist industry were born and began to take off. 1．When tourism first started in Roman times, people ________. A．just visited the countryside B．visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time C．stayed in friends’ towns for weeks or even months D．just visited friends and families within the Roman Empire 2．In the early times, the travelers ________. A．all came from Rome B．were very young and strong C．had lots of money D．travelled by boat 3．________ played the most important role in the tourism development. A．Education B．Money C．Transportation D．People’s ideas 4．Package tour was born ________. A．in the 20th century B．in Roman times C．in the early 17th century D．in the 19th century 5．A journalist Vladimir Raitz from ________ started a company called Horizon Holidays in 1949. A．Britain B．France C．Italy D．Russia 6．The underlined phrase “take off” means ________. A．a plane rising into the air B．develop very fast C．remove hats and clothes D．bring down the prices 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了旅游业的起源和发展历程，从古罗马时期到现代包价旅游的诞生。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire (帝国).”可知，当旅游业在罗马时代首次兴起时，人们只是拜访罗马帝国内的亲友。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel.”及“The ‘Grand Tour’ was an important part of young people’s education—but only for the rich.”可知，在早期，旅行者有很多钱。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns,”“Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built.”及“The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people.”可知，交通方式的变化起了很大的作用。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular... The package tour and modern tourist industry were born and began to take off.”可知，直到20世纪，这样的旅游才开始迅速发展。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays.”可知，俄罗斯记者Vladimir Raitz创办了一家名为Horizon Holidays的公司。故选D。 6．词句猜测题。根据“The package tour and modern tourist industry was born and began to take off.”可知，直到20世纪，这样的旅游才开始诞生并迅速发展，故推出划线部分take off意为“迅速发展”。故选B。 Long ago, a king with no sons wanted to find the next ruler. He made a surprising announcement: “Any boy can come to the palace and get a royal seed. The one who grows the best plant from it will become the next king!” Every boy wanted to be King! Jun, a young boy from a small village, was especially excited. He was proud of his gardening skills. Last summer, his vegetables had been the talk of the village! He knew he could win. After receiving the seed, he carefully planted it in a flowerpot with rich soil. He watched over it like a hawk, watering it every day. Days turned into weeks, and Jun was growing worried. His friends were all bragging (吹嘘) about their growing plants. But Jun’s pot remained empty. “What’s wrong, Jun? Still no plant?” other boys laughed. Despite all his efforts, nothing happened. Six months passed, and the day to bring the plants to the palace arrived. “What will you do, Jun?” said his mother, looking anxiously at her son. “I will bring my pot the way it is,” said Jun.“I did everything I could.” At the palace, the boys stood in line, their pots filled with lush, green plants. The king walked slowly down the line, inspecting each plant. When he came to Jun, he frowned. “What is this?” the king asked, pointing at the empty pot. “Your Majesty, I tried my best. I’m sorry.” He hung his head. “Hmm,” said the king. Then he roared so that everyone could hear, “I gave you all cooked seeds! Nothing can grow from a cooked seed!” He smiled at Jun, and Jun smiled back with sparkling eyes. 1．The king made an announcement that any boy who ________ would become the next king. A．came to the palace B．got a royal seed C．grew the best plant from the royal seed D．was good at gardening 2．After receiving the seed, Jun ________. A．showed it to his friends B．planted it in a flowerpot with rich soil C．cooked it D．gave it to his mother 3．Jun’s friends bragged about their growing plants because ________. A．they wanted to make Jun sad B．their plants were really growing well C．they thought they could win easily D．they wanted to help Jun 4．Jun decided to bring his empty pot to the palace because ________. A．he had no other choice B．he wanted to show his honesty C．his mother asked him to do so D．he didn’t care about the result 5．The underlined word “inspecting” in the sentence “The king walked slowly down the line, inspecting each plant” probably means ________. A．watering B．looking closely at C．taking away D．giving names to 6．The king chose Jun as the next ruler because ________. A．Jun was good at gardening B．Jun was the only boy from a small village C．Jun was honest and followed the rules D．Jun’s empty pot was special 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文讲述了一位没有儿子的国王为了寻找继承人，宣布任何男孩都可以来宫殿领取一颗皇家种子，谁能用这颗种子种出最好的植物，谁就将成为下一任国王。 1．细节理解题。根据“Any boy can come to the palace and get a royal seed. The one who grows the best plant from it will become the next king!”可知，国王宣布谁能用皇家种子种出最好的植物就能成为国王，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“After receiving the seed, he carefully planted it in a flowerpot with rich soil.”可知，Jun拿到种子后仔细种在肥沃土壤的花盆里，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“His friends were all bragging (吹嘘) about their growing plants. But Jun’s pot remained empty.”可知，认为自己可以获胜成为国王，故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“I will bring my pot the way it is”可知，男孩诚实面对一切，故选B。 5．词句猜测题。根据“The king walked slowly down the line, inspecting each plant”可知，国王仔细检查每株植物，故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“I gave you all cooked seeds! Nothing can grow from a cooked seed!”可知，国王测试的是诚实，种子被煮熟无法生长。故选C。 Young Heroes for the PlanetNowadays, people around the world are working to help our planet. Check out how the four young adults made a difference. Saving PandasWhen Jack was 11, he started a group to teach kids about pandas. He also sold toy pandas to raise money to protect pandas in danger. “I hope to encourage more people to care about pandas,” Jack says. Growing RightKathy,14, set up an organization to educate people about growing plants in right places. She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are suitable to their area. Creating EnergyAt the age of 12, Linda invented a machine called SuperE. It collects heat from fields to make electricity. Linda says her invention creates electricity in a way that is less harmful to the environment. Cleaning UpPatrick, 13, joined the Ocean Heroes Camp last year. He started a project and picked up plastic waste around nearby lakes with his friends. The goal of the project was to fight plastic pollution. 1．_________ started a group to teach kids about pandas. A．Jack B．Kathy C．Linda D．Patrick 2．If you want to do something to protect the panda, you can _________. A．buy toy pandas to raise money B．buy a book to learn C．use Linda’s new machine D．join the Ocean Heroes Camp 3．The underlined words “suitable” means ________. A．familiar B．equal C．right D．similar 4．Linda was ________ years old when she invented SuperE. A．11 B．12 C．13 D．14 5．According to the passage, Patrick’s project will make ________. A．less plastic waste B．fewer ocean animals C．the water in the lake dirty D．the living environment greener 6．The list above is aimed at ________. A．helping students find their hobbies B．introducing four students’ new inventions C．calling on people to protect our planet D．providing advice on protecting the planet 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲四个年轻人做的不同的事情来帮助地球。 1．细节理解题。根据“When Jack was 11, he started a group to teach kids about pandas.”可知，Jack在11岁时成立了一个教孩子们关于熊猫的组织，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“He also sold toy pandas to raise money to protect pandas in danger.”可知，Jack通过卖玩具熊猫来筹集资金保护濒危熊猫，所以如果想为保护熊猫做些事，可以买玩具熊猫来筹集资金。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Kathy, 14, set up an organization to educate people about growing plants in right places. She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are suitable to their area.”可知，此处是指在合适的地方种植植物，可推测suitable和right的意思相近，意为“合适的”。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“At the age of 12, Linda invented a machine called SuperE.”可知，Linda在12岁时发明了名为SuperE的机器，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“The goal of the project was to fight plastic pollution.”可知，该课题的目标是对抗塑料污染，故选A。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Nowadays, people around the world are working to help our planet. Check out how the four young adults made a difference.”及通读全文可知， 本文介绍了四个年轻人为保护地球所做的不同事情，如保护熊猫、正确种植植物、创造能源、清理塑料垃圾等，所以文章的目的是号召人们保护我们的地球。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之阅读理解15篇 （期末考试热点话题） 本资料共15篇专题训练，从上到下按照难度分层训练 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 应用文,时文/广告/布告,主旨大意,推理判断,细节理解 2 适中 应用文,时文/广告/布告 3 适中 守则,应用文 4 适中 说明文,植物,意见/建议 5 较易 景点/建筑,应用文,时文/广告/布告 6 适中 说明文,发明与创造,科学技术,词句猜测,观点态度,主旨大意,推理判断,细节理解 7 适中 景点/建筑,应用文 8 适中 身心健康,应用文 9 适中 说明文,科学家,植物,推理判断,细节理解 10 适中 记叙文,寓言童话,观点态度,推理判断,细节理解 11 适中 科普知识,说明文,常见动物,词句猜测,主旨大意,细节理解 12 较易 记叙文,个人经历 13 较易 说明文,旅行,词句猜测,推理判断,细节理解 14 适中 记叙文,寓言童话 15 较易 记叙文,环境保护 Dear Eighth-Grade Students, We are excited to invite you to this year’s Outdoor Education Program at Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center (90 miles from school)! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore nature, participate in hands-on activities, and learn in a fun and interactive way. Costs & Participation (参与): The Parent-Teacher Association will cover housing and meals, and the school district will handle transportation and program fees, so there is no cost to students. Participation is open to students who follow school rules and show respect and cooperation. Students who don’t attend will continue regular classes at school. Trip Details: Departure: Morning of the first day Stay: Three nights at the center Return: Evening of the fourth day Meals: Offered by the center. Supervision (监护) & Activities: Your eighth-grade teachers and the principal will be there as supervisors, and Fullersburg’s experienced staff will lead educational programs. How to Sign Up: To hold your spot, complete the reservation form and return it to the school by March 15. Late sign-ups might be accepted if there is a space, but it’s best to sign up on time. We encourage you to take part in this exciting experience! If you have any questions, feel free to ask your teachers. Sincerely, New Star School About Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center! Located along the Salt River, the Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center covers hundreds of acres of wooded land. The center was established long ago to help improve the land and provide outdoor learning opportunities. The center has a warm building with a classroom, dining area, nature museum, and comfortable sleeping areas for students and staff. Each day, students enjoy a balanced schedule with meals, outdoor activities, and lessons. After supper, there are fun recreational activities and an evening program. Outdoor activities include hiking, animal tracking, bird watching, fishing, and boating. In winter, students can also enjoy skiing, sledding, and ice skating. This is a great chance to experience nature and learn in a unique setting—don’t miss it! 1．What is the purpose of the notice? A．To invite parents to a school program. B．To inform students about a school trip. C．To explain the history of Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center. D．To present the instructions for a classroom project. 2．How long will the students stay at the Fullersburg Outdoor Education Center? A．One night. B．Two nights. C．Three nights. D．Four nights. 3．Which of the following is NOT included in the trip’s expenses? A．Housing and meals. B．Transportation. C．Program fees. D．Personal shopping costs. 4．Why might a student not be allowed to participate in the program? A．If they have poor academic performance. B．If they have a history of misbehavior at school. C．If they do not sign up by the deadline. D．If their parents do not accompany them. 5．What does the center’s introduction mainly describe? A．The center’s location, history, staff, and transportation. B．The center’s location, history, facilities, and activities. C．The center’s location, accommodation, and meal services. D．The center’s history, weather conditions, courses, and facilities. 6．Based on the passage, what is the primary goal of the Outdoor Education Program? A．To teach students about urban life and history. B．To help students improve their behavior in school. C．To provide students with advanced academic lessons. D．To have students experience nature and outdoor learning. Welcome to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Hong Kong! The Center has nine exciting areas, providing a 2-to 3-hour interactive and educational experience for families with children. Play areas Opening hours:10 a.m.—7 p.m. (enter before 6 p.m.) MINILAND Explore MINILAND, a LEGO miniature (缩微模型) of Hong Kong’s most loved buildings and landmarks built from over 1.5 million LEGO bricks! MINILAND took a team of 15 expert model builders over 5,000 hours to build. You can have great fun as it changes from day to night. Plus, our naughty Minifigures love hiding in MINILAND! Who will you find? Choose your ticket type:GENERAL TICKET HK $240 Enjoy rides, experience 4D movies, try building LEGO models, and more.√ Includes a ticket for one person. √ Book tickets online. √ A child MUST be with an adult to visit. MINIFIGURE (乐高小人偶) PACKAGE HK $265 Apart from what is included in the general admission ticket, you can also get a LEGO Minifigure to accompany your LEGO journey! LEGO City Soft Play The LEGO City Soft Play area is a physical play area for children where they can help save LEGO City! Children can play the role of firefighters by facing the heights of the climbing wall or building with the giant LEGO bricks. Plenty of staff are ready to help. Children are taken good care of at all times. LEGO Creative Workshop Each LEGO Discovery Center has its own Master Model Builder. The Master is responsible for all the amazing buildings, exciting animals, and powerful characters. Building LEGO models is not just about fitting pieces together, it’s about flying into a world of imagination. Here in the LEGO Creative Workshop, you’ll have your chance to learn from the Master to build your own wonderful LEGO models. Cafe & Shop LEGO Cafe Choose snacks or a meal for the family from our excellent selection of hot and cold food at LEGO Cafe. And if your children still have energy left, don’t worry. There’s plenty of LEGO in the cafe area!Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 11 a. m.—6 p.m. Weekends & public holidays: 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Gift Shop Take home a present from your LEGO adventure or come by the gift shop any time. You don’t need a LEGO LAND Discovery Center ticket to visit. The shop opens to both adults and children LEGO fans.Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 10:30 a. m.—8 p.m. Weekends & public holidays: 10 a.m.—8 p.m. 1．What is included in the general ticket? A．A meal at LEGO Cafe. B．A LEGO Minifigure. C．A 4D Movies experience. D．A course of building LEGO models. 2．Peter can’t buy a present at the Gift Shop in the center this Friday at ________. A．10:00 a.m. B．10:30 a.m. C．11:30 a.m. D．6:00 p.m. 3．What does the underlined word “it” refers to? A．Minifigure B．MINILAND C．Hong Kong D．The LEGO Creative Workshop 4．Why does the writer mention “There’s plenty of LEGO in the cafe area”? A．To encourage children to buy LEGO sets. B．To explain why the LEGO Cafe offers snacks. C．To show the LEGO Cafe is more popular than the Gift Shop. D．To show that children can continue playing while adults can rest. 5．What does the LEGO Creative Workshop most likely want to teach children? A．How to follow strict building instructions. B．The history of Hong Kong’s famous landmarks. C．To use imagination while creating LEGO models. D．To compete with other children in building speed. 6．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To introduce LEGO products to customers. B．To attract people to visit LEGO Discovery Center. C．To compare different ticket packages in LEGO Discovery Center. D．To explain the history of LEGO Discovery Center. To help Grade 9 students make better use of the school library, the library has released this guide. Resource Type Usage Frequency (频率) (Grade 9) Opening Hours Borrowing Rules Academic Print Books 62% (3-5 times/week) —Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.): 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (Extended (延长的) 1 hour exclusively (专门地) for Grade 9) —Weekends (Sat.-Sun.): 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Last entry: 5:00 p.m.) —Public Holidays: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Closed on major festivals, such as National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival) —Academic print books: Loan (借阅) 3 weeks； 1 renewal (续借) (2 weeks) If unreserved —Digital resources: Downloadable for 72 hours (via school account) —Late fees: Print books=￥1 per day (max￥15); Audio-visual materials=￥2 per day Digital Textbooks 48% (2-4 times/week) Audio-Visual Materials (English videos) 35% (1-3 times/week) Collaborative (协作的) Study Spaces 29% (1-2 times/week) Tips for Grade 9 students! First, borrow academic print books 3 days early for exam study. Return them within 3 weeks to avoid late fees. Second, download digital textbooks at school to avoid Internet issues. Don’t use them for too long to protect your eyes. Third, spend 15 minutes daily on audio-visual materials (like English videos) to improve listening skills. Finally, use the library’s extended weekday hours (7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) for quiet study. 1．How often do Grade 9 students use academic print books? A．1-2 times/week B．2-4 times/week C．5-7 times/week D．3-5 times/week 2．Lily borrowed two print books and one audio-visual material from the library, but they were 3 days overdue (过期). How much does she need to pay? A．5 yuan B．12 yuan C．21 yuan D．17 yuan 3．What should students do to avoid internet problems with digital textbooks? A．Borrow print books instead. B．Download them at school. C．Use them only on weekends. D．Renew them online. 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Students can use the library all day on the Spring Festival. B．You can enter the library at 5:15 p.m. at weekends. C．Academic print books are used most often by Grade 9 students. D．Audio-visual materials are used 29% of the time. 5．What is the main purpose of the “Library Borrowing Tips”? A．To tell students library opening hours. B．To help Grade 9 students use library resources well. C．To explain late fee rules. D．To list new library policies. 6．Where would you most likely read this material? A．A science fiction book. B．An entertainment magazine. C．A school noticeboard. D．A cooking website. Plant Pets Looking for a pet that is easy to care for? Consider a plant! Plants are living things that grow and can make your home more beautiful. This guide will help you begin as a plant parent. Find Your Perfect Match Before you get a plant, consider your lifestyle and home environment. How much sunlight does your room get? How often can you remember to water it? Here are some popular types for beginners: Type Examples Key Features Care Level Easy-going Champions Snake Plant, Pothos Do well with little light and not much watering; perfect for forgetful owners. ★☆☆ (Very Easy) Sun-loving Pals Aloe Vera, Echeveria, Burro’s Tail Keep water in leaves; need plenty of sunlight and little water. ★★☆ (Easy) Fresh-Air Friends Spider Plant, Peace Lily Make the air cleaner; safe for homes with animal pets. ★★☆ (Easy) Kitchen Helpers Basil, Mint, Cherry Tomatoes Give you fresh food or nice smells; need more water and direct sunlight. ★★★ (Not too hard) Care For It The Perfect Home: Always choose a pot with a drainage hole. This prevents root rot by letting extra water escape. Water Wisely: Giving too much water is the mistake people make most often. Feel the soil first—if the top part is dry, then it needs water. Feed Your Pets: When your plants are growing a lot (in spring and summer), feed them with a liquid fertilizer (化肥) every 4-6 weeks. Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows down. Quick Help for Problems: Yellow leaves? You might be giving too much water. Let the soil get completely dry. Brown, dry leaf edges? You might not be giving enough water. Water it well. Leaning towards the light? It might not have enough sun. Move it to a brighter place. Starting with an easy-care plant is the key to success. Watch your plant, and it will tell you what it needs. Happy planting! 1．The text is most probably from a(n) ________. A．science research report B．gardening magazine for plant lovers C．advertisement for plant shops D．novel about a pet and its owner 2．The underlined word “drainage” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. A．污水 B．排水 C．处理 D．过滤 3．Which of the following plants is the choice for someone who wants to grow a plant in a sunny kitchen and also use it in cooking? A．Echeveria B．Peace Lily C．Snake Plant D．Basil 4．Which of the following is a sign that a plant is not getting enough sunlight? A．Its leaves are turning yellow. B．Its leaves have brown and dry edges. C．It starts to grow towards the window. D．The soil remains wet for a long time. 5．Which of the following is a piece of advice given by the guide? A．Water your plants a little every day to keep the soil wet. B．Feed your plants with liquid fertilizer only during autumn and winter. C．Choose a Snake Plant if you are often busy and might forget to water. D．The key to success is to watch your plant and change its place every day. 6．The main purpose of this guide is to ________. A．compare the different kinds of houseplants B．give tips on choosing and looking after houseplants C．explain the growing process of houseplants D．encourage more people to buy houseplants Hiller Aviation (航空) Museum—General Info The Hiller Aviation Museum opened in 1998. It was founded by Stanley Hiller Jr., a helicopter designer. The museum shows more than 50 aircraft from over 100 years of aviation history. Each year, the museum is visited by about more than 10,000 school children. Since it opened, over 1.7 million visitors have come to see the museum. The museum is a nonprofit organization. It teaches people about aviation history and science. It offers special programs for students that match school lessons in: History, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Some programs were made with NASA and let students try hands-on activities. The museum helps keep the exciting story of flight alive for everyone in the San Francisco Bay Area.Visitor Information Opening Hours: 10:00 AM~5:00 PM, 7 days a week Note: Hours may change for special events. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving&Christmas. Admission Fees: $22.00 Adult         $14.00 Seniors (Age 65+)        $14.00 Youths (4—17) FREE: children (3 and under, with Paid Adult.)    FREE: Military&Museum Members Special Offers: Groups: (12+: $2 off per ticket) (book online first) Military families: Free on Memorial Day&Labor Day   Library pass holders: Free entry (book online) Important Rules: Only real service dogs allowed (service animals are dogs trained to work or perform tasks for the people with physical or mental disabilities). No pet or emotional support animals (whose function is to provide comfort, or emotional support do not qualify as service animals). How to Get Here: Address: 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos By bus/train: Easy to reach By car: Good parking By plane: Park at east terminal→call the museum for a shuttle NEVER WALK ACROSS THE RUNWAY AT ANY TIME! 1．How does the museum help students learn about science and technology? A．By giving free airplane rides. B．Through NASA-developed hands-on activities. C．By showing movies about space. D．Allowing students to touch the planes in the museum. 2．Which of the following statements about the museum’s schedule is TRUE? A．The museum never closes for private events. B．Opening hours are always exactly 10 AM to 5 PM. C．The museum may open longer for special events. D．The museum remains open on all major holidays. 3．What is required for a group of 15 people to get cheaper tickets? A．Booking tickets online ahead. B．Bringing their own food. C．Arriving before 10 AM. D．Having at least one senior member. 4．What’s the biggest safety rule for service dogs in the museum? A．They must wear cute costumes. B．They must be trained to do specific tasks for disabled people. C．They need to comfort visitors. D．They should stay quiet. 5．What should a visitor do if flying to the museum? A．Walk directly across the runway. B．Park on the West side and call the museum. C．Park at the East terminal and ask for a shuttle. D．Wait for a museum staff member at the runway. 6．Where would you most likely find this text? A．In a scientific magazine on aircraft design. B．In a museum’s visitor brochure. C．In the diary of a helicopter pilot. D．In an airline’s flight safety card. Inspiration: flexible elephant trunks and octopus tentacles Do you have any idea how flexible elephant trunks and octopus tentacles are? Can you imagine a robot that is like both of them? A group of scientists from a Chinese university has made a really smart spiral soft robot arm. This arm is almost as good as the human hand when it comes to picking up different things. Some videos showing how it works have been put out. In these videos you can see the tentacle-like robot arm do amazing things. It can easily pick up fragile things like glass, eggs, and strawberries without breaking them. It can also catch a fast-moving tennis ball quickly and hit a ping-pong ball accurately. The scientists, led by Nikolaos Frisis from the University of Science and Technology of China, used a method called reverse engineering. They copied the flexible structures that look like spirals in nature. Function Features: Grasp fragile items, quickly and accurately. The robot system, called SpiRobbs, which was made by learning from nature, can do very skillful movements to pick things up, such as reeling in, stretching out, winding around and grabbing things. According to a study published in the magazine Device, it has a success rate of nearly 95 percent. The spiral gripper, which has a 15-degree conical angle, is moved by two or three cables. It can pick up much larger things and can carry things that are 260 times heavier than itself, the study says. Also, the team used 3D printing to make models of different sizes, from centimeters to meters. They used cheap materials like polyurethane, resin and paper. This makes it more likely that these robots can be sold in the future. Application Prospect: Low-cost production via 3D printing In a test outside, a robot arm fixed on a drone was able to skillfully grab and lift a water bucket. This shows that it might be useful in the low-altitude economy area in the future. 1. octopus tentacles n. 章鱼触手    2. spiral n. 螺旋形 3. reverse engineering n. 逆向工程    4. reel v. 卷 5. stretch v. 拉长      6. wind v. 缠绕 7. grab v. 抓      8. gripper n. 抓手 9. polyurethane n. 聚氨酯    10. resin n. 合成树脂 11. low-altitude economy n. 低空经济 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By asking questions. C．By comparing differences. D．By listing numbers. 2．What does the underlined word “fragile” probably mean in Chinese? A．透明的 B．精致的 C．轻巧的 D．易损的 3．What can we infer from the passage? A．The robot arms are not suitable for picking up heavy things. B．The robot arms will be seen in many different fields in life. C．The robot arms will replace human hands completely in the future. D．The robot arms can do many movements like spirals in nature. 4．What does the underlined word “This” refer to in the passage? A．Making models of different sizes. B．Considering 3D printing methods. C．Selling cheap robots in the future. D．Using not expensive materials. 5．What’s the author’s attitude towards the spiral soft robot arm? A．Doubtful. B．Uncertain. C．Disappointed. D．Supportive. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The future development of the drones. B．The use of 3D printing in making robot arms. C．The introduction of a smart spiral soft robot arm. D．The importance of reverse engineering in robotics. LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort is the first and only LEGOLAND theme park（主题公园）in China. It’s famous for its rich LEGO worlds, interactive（交互式的）rides and amazing shows. The park is especially great for families, couples and young travelers. Opening hours & Visitor information ·Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Actual operating hours may change depending on the season, holidays or special events. Please check the official website for the latest details before your visit. ·Recommended time to spend: We recommend planning for a full day (about 7-9 hours) to experience all the rides, workshops and shows. ·Best time to visit: Weekdays during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most comfortable weather. There are also fewer visitors. Other Tips: ◇Please book your tickets online in advance to secure entry. ◇You must show valid（有效的） ID and your e-ticket at the entrance. ◇Some popular attractions and LEGO workshops can be reserved（预约）in advance via Fast Pass or the official app to reduce wait times. FAQ Q: Can I buy LEGOLAND® Shanghai tickets on the day of my visit? A: Same-day tickets are usually available, but they often sell out on holidays and during peak times. We recommend booking online ahead of time. Q: Can I bring food and drinks into the park? A: Small personal drinks and packaged snacks are allowed. However, glass containers, alcoholic （含酒精的） drinks and foods that need heating are not allowed. Q: How do I get a Fast Pass? A: After entering the park, you can reserve Fast Passes for some popular attractions through the official app. You can also buy a VIP Fast Pass to skip the lines. 1．What can we learn about LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort from the passage? A．It attracts more young travelers than couples. B．It is the only LEGOLAND theme park in China. C．Its most popular shows are held in spring and autumn. D．It offers more rides than any other theme park in Shanghai. 2．Why does the passage suggest travelers check the official website before visiting? A．To find out about special events. B．To make sure their VIP Fast Passes are still valid. C．To learn about possible changes to operating hours. D．To check what types of food are allowed in the park. 3．Which of the following days is the best time to visit LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort? A．A Sunday in March. B．A Tuesday in April. C．A Thursday in July. D．A Saturday in September. 4．The underlined phrase “secure entry” most probably means “________”. A．enter the park at any time B．enter with special services C．make sure that you can enter D．enjoy a fast entry without waiting 5．If a visitor wants to bring snacks and drinks, they must avoid ________. A．canned orange juice B．unopened bottled milk C．packaged chocolate bars D．ready-to-cook chicken in a plastic box 6．What is the difference between a regular Fast Pass and a VIP Fast Pass? A．A VIP Fast Pass requires payment. B．A VIP Fast Pass is only available on peak days. C．A regular Fast Pass can be reserved before a visit. D．A regular Fast Pass covers all popular attractions. I’m an influencer. My job is to create content for my followers on social media. Although I feel excited when my posts get lots of likes and comments, the never-ending need to keep up with new ideas and post regularly can be very stressful. I often feel tired because I have to work long hours on filming and editing videos. Even though I love connecting with my followers and sharing my ideas, sometimes I feel under pressure to be perfect. I’m a student. I’ve just come to a new school for a few weeks. I feel down these days. I’m very shy, so social situations are stressful for me. My mother keeps telling me to make new friends with my classmates. I know it must be interesting. But it is always so hard for me to chat with new classmates. I start to worry about my life here. I miss my old friends so much. I’m a doctor. My job is to take care of people’s health. I feel satisfied when I see my patients recover. But my life is stressful all the time. I have to get up very early in the morning and often go back home late, feeling tired. I only have time to play with my children on weekends. Because of the stress, I cannot sleep well at night. It was my dream to become a volunteer teacher. So three years ago, I left my hometown and taught English in a village in Hunan Province. It is exciting to work with kids. But it is not surprising that being a teacher in the village can be challenging. The power and water supplies are unreliable. Besides, it is inconvenient to go outside because the public transportation is not well-connected. I haven’t seen my parents for more than one year. I miss them a lot. 1．What are the posts (帖子) about? A．Occupations. B．Stress. C．Giving advice. D．Volunteering. 2．Who has problems with relationships with others? A．Peter. B．Li Lan. C．Maria. D．Steven. 3．Which of the following is NOT something Peter has to deal with? A．Long working hours. B．Sleep problems. C．Unhappy patients. D．Little family time. 4．What does Li Lan enjoy about her life in Hunan province? A．Teaching children English in the village. B．The convenience to travel to many places. C．The availability of clean water supply. D．The peaceful environment with few people. 5．What does the underlined word “influencer” mean here? A．A person who influences others through public advertisements. B．A famous person who influences public decisions and opinions. C．A person who affects others’ decisions through online platforms. D．A famous person who prepares films for being shown or broadcast. 6．Which of the following might be the best advice to Steven? A．Keep working hard to make more posts, but don’t stop yourself from being creative. B．Don’t let likes and comments make you feel too proud or think too highly of yourself. C．Spend time on filming and editing to make sure every video is perfect before posting. D．Don’t let being perfect make you feel too tired and forget to enjoy the whole process. Charles Darwin was a British scientist. He lived from 1809 to 1882. He studied plants and animals and did many experiments. Darwin’s Diary Can plants kill flies? In this summer, I found sundew (茅膏菜) plants with many insects on them. I decided to examine them more carefully. I examined 12 plants, and I found 31 dead insects, or parts of their bodies. Some leaves caught several insects. The sundew plant catches flies much more often than other insects. I want to do some experiments. I don’t know what I’ll find out. Experiment 1 I put several items in the center of each leaf. The tentacles (触须) always moved toward the items. The speed was not always the same. Why? Experiment 2 I found a leaf with a fly on it. The fly could not escape. The fly was on one side of the leaf. The tentacles on that side closed around the fly and killed it. The tentacles from the other side of the leaf never moved! Experiment 3 I put a dead fly in the center of a leaf. The next morning, the leaf was closed. It opened again five days later. There was no fly. 1．What is Darwin mainly doing in this diary? A．He is explaining ways to keep insects away. B．He is writing stories about dangerous plants. C．He is recording experiments on sundew plants. D．He is learning how to grow sundew plants in summer. 2．What did Darwin find when he examined 12 sundew plants in the summer? A．He found 12 insects, some of them still alive. B．He found 12 dead insects, one on each plant. C．He found 31 dead flies or parts of their bodies. D．He found 31 dead insects and many of them were flies. 3．Why did Darwin put several items in the center of each leaf in Experiment 1? A．To feed the sundew plants so that they could grow faster. B．To see how the tentacles reacted to different things placed on the leaf. C．To clean the leaves before he started the real experiment. D．To stop the tentacles from moving toward real insects. 4．What conclusion can Darwin draw from Experiment 2? A．All the tentacles on the leaf must close to catch a fly. B．The sundew leaf only moves when the insect is in the center. C．Only the tentacles near the fly move to catch and kill it. D．The tentacles can move even if there is no insect on the leaf. 5．Which of the following is NOT supported by the results of Experiment 3? A．The leaf can close even when the insect is dead. B．The leaf may stay closed for several days after reacting. C．Movement is necessary for the leaf’s reaction. D．The leaf’s response can last beyond a short time. 6．What is the best description of Darwin according to his diary? A．He is curious and keeps doing experiments to find out the truth. B．He is patient and pays close attention to numbers in each experiment. C．He is confident that his first idea is always right and doesn’t need testing. D．He prefers reading other people’s research to doing his own experiments. Riddle of the Sphinx (狮身人面像) One day, a Sphinx suddenly appeared at the entrance to the city of Thebes (古希腊城邦底比斯). The Sphinx was a monster with a human head, a lion’s body, eagle’s wings, and a snake’s tail. She was sent by the goddess Hera to plague the people of Thebes. The Sphinx sat on a mountain cliff near Thebes. She guarded the entrance to the city. Anyone who wanted to leave or enter had to solve her riddle. Whenever a traveler failed to give the right answer, she would eat the person alive. The Sphinx’s riddle was a famous one: What has one voice, but has four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening? Many people gave wrong answers and were killed. Their bones were everywhere on the road to Thebes. The king of Thebes announced that he would give the kingdom to anyone who could solve the riddle. After a lot of people tried and failed, a very intelligent man named Oedipus finally succeeded. He answered “Man”. Because he crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and needs a walking cane in his old age. Upon hearing the correct answer, the Sphinx jumped from the cliff to her death. The plague of Thebes was lifted. 1．The passage is a ________. A．a fable B．an argumentative article C．a poster D．an advertisement 2．What is the Sphinx’s riddle about? A．A mysterious animal. B．The stages of human life. C．The changes in weather. D．A hidden treasure. 3．What reward did the king offer for solving the riddle? A．Gold and jewels. B．The kingdom of Thebes. C．A high position in the government. D．Freedom from the plague. 4．What happened to the Sphinx in the end? A．She was defeated by Oedipus in a battle. B．She died after throwing herself off the cliff. C．She returned to Hera and was praised for her service. D．She continued guarding the entrance to Thebes forever. 5．What can we infer from Oedipus’ answer? A．He had seen the Sphinx before. B．He had studied ancient myths. C．He was a skilled hunter. D．He understood the meaning of life. 6．How did the people of Thebes probably feel after the Sphinx died? A．Angry. B．Shocked. C．Excited. D．Puzzled. Mobile phones are one of the most useful inventions of the last 50 years, but not everything that is said about them is good. Mobile phones are frequently blamed (归咎) for a number of things, from thumb injuries and headaches to house fires. One theory (学说) even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees! The theory is that the bees’ navigation (导航) systems are damaged by the radiation (辐射) that is given off by mobile phones. Bees have a built-in system a bit like GPS and this helps them find their way back to their hive (蜂巢). But recently, thousands of bees have failed to find their way home. It is believed they are dying far from their hives. The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems. The important thing about bees is that most of the crops in many countries of the world continue to grow. Most crops are pollinated (投粉) by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow. Many beekeepers in America and Europe have reported losing between 50 and 70 percent of their bees. Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting (影响) him. “My business has been ruined by this,” he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty.” Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers. And we can’t manage without them. Einstein said that if all the bees disappeared, man would only live for four more years. The situation needs to be evaluated by the world’s best scientists. If the mobile phone theory is correct, we need to do something about it immediately — before it’s too late. 1．Why do some people think mobile phones are harmful to bees? A．Bees can’t pollinate crops as a result of radiation. B．Bees’ navigation system is damaged by radiation. C．Bees’ hives are damaged by radiation and bees lose their homes. D．Strong radiation from mobile phones can kill bees immediately. 2．Who were the first people to notice the problem? A．British scientists. B．American beekeepers. C．A London business owner. D．European farmers. 3．Which of the following best summarizes (归纳) the main idea of the third paragraph? A．Bees are losing their way. B．A strange idea. C．It’s time to act. D．No bees—no food. 4．Which of the following is a fact? A．Mobile phones are affecting bees’ navigation system. B．Crops have stopped growing in some countries. C．A large number of bees are disappearing. D．Mobile phones have caused many house fires. 5．The underlined word “ruin” in the third paragraph probably means ________. A．improve B．confuse C．harm D．burn 6．What can be the best title of this passage? A．Bees dying for a phone call. B．The danger of using mobile phones. C．How to better protect bees? D．A new challenge of modern technology. Two years ago, I went on holiday to Rome with my family. It was a four-hour train journey from our home, and we all helped to plan the trip. We were looking forward to seeing the famous sights. Everything went really well and we had a great time visiting the amazing tourist attractions. I was in charge of taking all the photos with my brand new phone, which had an excellent camera. We stayed in Rome for two weeks, and it was really amazing. On the train journey back home, I decided to open my backpack, but I couldn’t find it. All my memories of Rome were in that backpack. I was very upset because I’d packed my phone in that backpack, along with my travel diary. I knew I would never see my new phone again. Weeks passed, and then months. At first, I contacted the train company every week, but after some time, it was clear that my backpack was never going to be found. After a while, I forgot all about it. Last month, I took the train to Florence on a school trip. Unbelievably, my backpack went missing again. I searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be seen. After Rome, I always kept my phone and other important items in my pockets. Two weeks after the Florence trip, I received a phone call from the train company. They told me they had my backpack, and they would send it to the station in my city. I assumed it was my backpack from the school trip. But, this time, there were no precious memories inside. Someone from the train company had found the backpack from Rome in a dusty old cupboard. Everything inside it was safe, and I finally got to share the photos with my family. It was so wonderful to see them. I decided we should all go back to Rome for another holiday…but this time, I would be much more careful with my things. 1．When did Tom first lose his backpack? A．During a school trip to Florence. B．On the train journey back from Rome. C．While visiting tourist attractions in Rome. D．Two weeks after returning from Rome. 2．Why was Tom so upset about losing his backpack in Rome? A．He had lost his brand new phone and travel diary. B．He missed his family’s company during the trip. C．He couldn’t find his train ticket home. D．He forgot to take photos of the famous sights. 3．What did Tom do differently during his school trip to Florence? A．He kept his phone and important items in his pockets. B．He checked his backpack every hour. C．He asked a friend to carry his backpack. D．He took photos with a different camera. 4．How did Tom get his Rome backpack back? A．He found it under his seat on the train. B．A passenger returned it to the station. C．The train company found it in a cupboard. D．His family helped him search for it. 5．What lesson do you think Tom learned from the two trips? A．Traveling by train is always risky. B．Be careful with the valuable items during a trip. C．Memories are more important than possessions. D．Persistence leads to success. 6．What is the best title of this passage? A．Lost luggage B．A trip to Rome C．Unforgettable travelling experiences D．A school trip Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire (帝国). But when the empire broke down, this kind of tourism stopped. In the early 17th century, the idea of the “Grand Tour” was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The “Grand Tour” was an important part of young people’s education—but only for the rich. In the 18th century, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to “take the waters”. They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns. In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier. Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to faraway countries. The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them. Thus, tourism grew. In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything—plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food—and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour and modern tourist industry were born and began to take off. 1．When tourism first started in Roman times, people ________. A．just visited the countryside B．visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time C．stayed in friends’ towns for weeks or even months D．just visited friends and families within the Roman Empire 2．In the early times, the travelers ________. A．all came from Rome B．were very young and strong C．had lots of money D．travelled by boat 3．________ played the most important role in the tourism development. A．Education B．Money C．Transportation D．People’s ideas 4．Package tour was born ________. A．in the 20th century B．in Roman times C．in the early 17th century D．in the 19th century 5．A journalist Vladimir Raitz from ________ started a company called Horizon Holidays in 1949. A．Britain B．France C．Italy D．Russia 6．The underlined phrase “take off” means ________. A．a plane rising into the air B．develop very fast C．remove hats and clothes D．bring down the prices Long ago, a king with no sons wanted to find the next ruler. He made a surprising announcement: “Any boy can come to the palace and get a royal seed. The one who grows the best plant from it will become the next king!” Every boy wanted to be King! Jun, a young boy from a small village, was especially excited. He was proud of his gardening skills. Last summer, his vegetables had been the talk of the village! He knew he could win. After receiving the seed, he carefully planted it in a flowerpot with rich soil. He watched over it like a hawk, watering it every day. Days turned into weeks, and Jun was growing worried. His friends were all bragging (吹嘘) about their growing plants. But Jun’s pot remained empty. “What’s wrong, Jun? Still no plant?” other boys laughed. Despite all his efforts, nothing happened. Six months passed, and the day to bring the plants to the palace arrived. “What will you do, Jun?” said his mother, looking anxiously at her son. “I will bring my pot the way it is,” said Jun.“I did everything I could.” At the palace, the boys stood in line, their pots filled with lush, green plants. The king walked slowly down the line, inspecting each plant. When he came to Jun, he frowned. “What is this?” the king asked, pointing at the empty pot. “Your Majesty, I tried my best. I’m sorry.” He hung his head. “Hmm,” said the king. Then he roared so that everyone could hear, “I gave you all cooked seeds! Nothing can grow from a cooked seed!” He smiled at Jun, and Jun smiled back with sparkling eyes. 1．The king made an announcement that any boy who ________ would become the next king. A．came to the palace B．got a royal seed C．grew the best plant from the royal seed D．was good at gardening 2．After receiving the seed, Jun ________. A．showed it to his friends B．planted it in a flowerpot with rich soil C．cooked it D．gave it to his mother 3．Jun’s friends bragged about their growing plants because ________. A．they wanted to make Jun sad B．their plants were really growing well C．they thought they could win easily D．they wanted to help Jun 4．Jun decided to bring his empty pot to the palace because ________. A．he had no other choice B．he wanted to show his honesty C．his mother asked him to do so D．he didn’t care about the result 5．The underlined word “inspecting” in the sentence “The king walked slowly down the line, inspecting each plant” probably means ________. A．watering B．looking closely at C．taking away D．giving names to 6．The king chose Jun as the next ruler because ________. A．Jun was good at gardening B．Jun was the only boy from a small village C．Jun was honest and followed the rules D．Jun’s empty pot was special Young Heroes for the PlanetNowadays, people around the world are working to help our planet. Check out how the four young adults made a difference. Saving PandasWhen Jack was 11, he started a group to teach kids about pandas. He also sold toy pandas to raise money to protect pandas in danger. “I hope to encourage more people to care about pandas,” Jack says. Growing RightKathy,14, set up an organization to educate people about growing plants in right places. She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are suitable to their area. Creating EnergyAt the age of 12, Linda invented a machine called SuperE. It collects heat from fields to make electricity. Linda says her invention creates electricity in a way that is less harmful to the environment. Cleaning UpPatrick, 13, joined the Ocean Heroes Camp last year. He started a project and picked up plastic waste around nearby lakes with his friends. The goal of the project was to fight plastic pollution. 1．_________ started a group to teach kids about pandas. A．Jack B．Kathy C．Linda D．Patrick 2．If you want to do something to protect the panda, you can _________. A．buy toy pandas to raise money B．buy a book to learn C．use Linda’s new machine D．join the Ocean Heroes Camp 3．The underlined words “suitable” means ________. A．familiar B．equal C．right D．similar 4．Linda was ________ years old when she invented SuperE. A．11 B．12 C．13 D．14 5．According to the passage, Patrick’s project will make ________. A．less plastic waste B．fewer ocean animals C．the water in the lake dirty D．the living environment greener 6．The list above is aimed at ________. A．helping students find their hobbies B．introducing four students’ new inventions C．calling on people to protect our planet D．providing advice on protecting the planet 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $