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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 期末复习之阅读理解热点话题专练15篇 （真题+预测） 本专题包含话题分析、重温经典和押题预测三个部分 话题分析 模块 单元话题 核心主题 子主题 期末预测 Module 1 Getting along with others Unit 1 Know yourself 认识自我 性格与能力对成长的影响 1.不同性格特点（如自信、谦虚）2.性格与职业匹配 可能考“描述自己/他人性格+说明适合的职业” 的书面表达 Unit 2 Colours 色彩与生活 色彩的象征意义及对情绪的影响 1.颜色的文化寓意 2.颜色如何调节情绪 可能考 “颜色对心情的作用” 的阅读理解，或 “推荐舒缓情绪的颜色” 的短文 Unit 3 Teenage problems 青少年问题 青春期的困扰与解决方法 1. 学业/人际/情绪问题 2.沟通与求助的方式 大概率考 “描述自身烦恼+提出解决建议” 的书信写作 Unit 4 Growing up 成长历程 成长中的经历与感悟 1.个人成长故事2.榜样的影响 可能考 “介绍成长中印象深刻的事件” 的记叙文，或人物事迹的阅读 Module 2 Entertainment Unit 5 Art world 艺术世界 艺术的魅力与价值 1.不同艺术形式（音乐、绘画） 2.艺术对生活的意义 可能考 “最喜欢的艺术形式及原因” 的口语类书面表达 Unit 6 TV programmes 电视节目 电视节目的类型与选择 1.各类电视节目的特点 2.合理安排看电视的时间 可能考 “推荐喜欢的电视节目” 的短文，或 “电视的利弊” 的议论文 Unit 7 Films 电影 电影的类型与文化 1.电影类型（动作、喜剧等） 2.电影中的角色与情节 可能考 “影评（介绍电影内容+评价）” 的写作 Unit 8 Detective stories 侦探故事 推理与逻辑思维 1.侦探故事的要素（线索、嫌疑人）2.逻辑推理的方法 可能考 “根据线索推理案情” 的阅读理解，或故事续写 知识精练 一、经典重现 Students pass their schoolwork through different hands, from their group leaders to the class representative (课代表) , and finally to the teacher.It might not sound too difficult, but sometimes it can go wrong and take a lot of time. To deal with this problem, Zhang Xirui from Shenzhen Gezhi Academy in Guangdong came up with a useful tool—a smart homework collection robot.This won him first prize in the20th Guangdong Provincial Children’s Invention Awards. The robot uses radio frequency identification (RFID射频识别) technology—a reader and a special tag (标签) that can share information without touching each other.This way, it can help find and know what it is looking for.Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject.Students only need to place their notebooks on the robot, and the machine “sees” the notebook, reads its tag and takes it out of the name list.“Teachers can check who hasn't turned in homework by connecting their phones with the robot through WiFi”, the 13-year-old explained to Shenzhen Satellite TV. ▲ Now, he’s planning to develop a third-generation and hopes to use ultra-high- frequency (超高频) radio technology to read lots of RFID tags from far away.That means if you stick a special tag on your notebook, the robot can read the information from a thick stack (堆) of notebooks at once.Zhang believes this is the key to how artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. Zhang dreams of becoming a scientist when he grows up.“I have tried making model airplanes and other scientific and creative projects.Inventing has brought me joy and happiness,” he said. 1．What is the disadvantage of the traditional way to pass students’ schoolwork? A．It might be too difficult. B．It may cost too much money. C．It can go wrong and take a lot of time. D．Only the teacher passes the schoolwork. 2．What is the right order of the following facts according to the passage? a.The machine “sees” the notebook and reads its tag. b.Students place their notebooks on the robot. c.The machine takes the student’s notebook out of the name list. d.Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. A．b-c-d-a B．b-d-a-c C．d-b-a-c D．d-b-c-a 3．Which sentence can be put in the blank “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．The robot is difficult to develop. B．The robot can make life easier for us. C．The robot is the third-generation model made by Zhang. D．The robot is the second-generation model made by Zhang. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How a special RFID tag is used. B．A boy has a dream to be a scientist. C．How artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. D．A student invented a smart robot that collects homework. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了来自深圳的中学生发明了一款智能机器人，它能帮助收集学生的作业。 1．细节理解题。根据“Students pass their schoolwork through different hands, from their group leader to the class representative (课代表), and finally to the teacher.It might not sound too difficult, but sometimes it can go wrong and take a lot of time.”可知，通过学生们传递的作业可能会出错，也会花很长时间。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject.Students only need to place their notebooks on the robot, and the machine ‘sees’ the notebook, reads its tag and takes it out of the name list.”可知，每个学生的笔记本都有带有名字和学科的特殊RFID标签（d），学生们先把带有特殊RFID标签的笔记本放在机器人上（b），然后机器“看到”笔记本并读取它的标签（a），最后机器把学生的笔记本从名单中拿出来（c）。所以正确的顺序是d-b-a-c。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Now, he’s planning to develop a third-generation and hopes to use ultra-high- frequency (超高频) radio technology to read lots of RFID tags from far away.”可知，现在他正计划开发第三代，由此可推知空处句子应介绍目前这个机器人是第几代，结合选项可知D选项“这个机器人是张同学制作的第二代模型。”符合语境。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了广东深圳的一位中学生发明了一个智能机器人用来收集作业，D选项“一个学生发明了一个收集作业的智能机器人。”符合文意。故选D。 How do you treat your books? Do you use a bookmark to avoid folding (折叠) a page and keep your books clean and tidy on a shelf? Or perhaps you pay less attention to their condition—you’re happy to take notes down the margins (页边空白) of a page.What’s your idea—do you think they should always be kept in good condition? Yes.Books deserve our respect. It is important to care for your books.This is especially true if the book costs a lot of money or is given to you as a present.It also won’t last long if they are damaged (破坏).If a book is full of ripped (撕破的) pages, it is less possible that a friend will want to pick it up and read.If you donate it to a charity shop, it is less possible that someone will buy it.Over time, treating books badly could become a bad habit. NO.It doesn’t matter if you just read. One of the great things about an actual book is that readers can make it their own with notes.If it’s a gift, you can write a nice message.It can make a book feel personal and special to you.It doesn’t matter if this means that a book isn’t in perfect condition—you can always buy a new copy if the old one gets too damaged.In the end, writers just want people to read their stories: they don’t mind how or where people do it. 1．What is the passage about? A．The discussion about how to treat our books with bookmarks. B．The discussion about whether we should keep books well. C．The reasons for reading more books in daily life. D．The reasons for treating books in a friendly way. 2．What does the underlined sentence “Books deserve our respect.” mean? A．Books are worth our respect. B．Books help us win respect. C．Books teach us to show respect. D．Books catch people’s attention. 3．According to the passage, someone may not want to pick the book to read if ________. A．it costs a lot of money B．it is a present C．it is full of ripped pages D．it is from a charity shop 4．Some people think keeping books in good condition is unimportant probably because ________. A．they like untidy books better than those in good condition B．they would rather throw the old books away C．they think books with messages may make people less interested D．they care more about writers’ stories than how books are kept 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要是关于是否应该好好爱护书本的讨论。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“What’s your idea—do you think they should always be kept in good condition?”可知本文主要是关于我们是否应该好好爱护书本的讨论。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一个表格“It is important to care for your books.This is especially true if the book costs a lot of money or is given to you as a present.”可知爱护你的书是很重要的。如果这本书花了很多钱或是作为礼物送给你，这一点尤其正确。可推测这是表示“书籍值得我们尊重”，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第一个表格“ If a book is full of ripped (撕破的) pages, it is less possible that a friend will want to pick it up and read.”可知如果一本书被撕得满页都是，朋友就不太可能愿意拿起来阅读了。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第二个表格“In the end, writers just want people to read their stories: they don’t mind how or where people do it.”可知归根结底，作家们只是希望人们能读到他们的故事：他们并不介意人们是如何或在哪里读到的。由此推测，人们觉得好好保存书并不是很重要因为他们更在乎作者的故事。故选D。 Wuzhen Theatre Festival Wuzhen Theatre Festival is a theatre event in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang Province.It has become one of the most famous art festivals in China and Asia.Since 2013, the organizers have held the event every year except 2020.It is usually held in October and lasts for 10 to 11 days. Activities•Specially Invited Plays You can admire the works of the world’s greatest theatre groups as well as the best Chinese plays in the theatres in Wuzhen.·Emerging (新兴的) Theatre Artists Competition To encourage young artists to develop original (原创的) works, the organizers decide on a topic each year and then choose eighteen groups to perform their newly created works on it.On the last day of the festival, they will give prizes to the best play and the best artist.·Outdoor Carnival (嘉年华; 狂欢节) Artists from all over the world offer thousands of performances at every possible place in town.You can enjoy street theatre, music, traditional Chinese operas, and so on. 1．The Emerging Theatre Artists Competition is held to encourage young artists to __________. A．create their own works B．perform others’ works C．admire others’ works D．help find the best works 2．What can we learn about the Outdoor Carnival? A．It has eighteen performances. B．It mainly shows traditional Chinese operas. C．Visitors can enjoy it on the streets of Wuzhen. D．The organizers will choose the best artist from it. 3．In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage? A．News. B．Opinion. C．Science. D．Culture. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇关于乌镇戏剧节的宣传介绍，详细说明了其举办时间、主要活动及特色，包括特邀剧目、青年竞演和古镇嘉年华三个板块。 1．细节理解题。根据“Emerging Theatre Artists Competition”部分“To encourage young artists to develop original (原创的) works...”可知，青年竞演是为了鼓励年轻艺术家创作原创作品。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Outdoor Carnival”部分“Artists from all over the world offer thousands of performances at every possible place in town.”及“You can enjoy street theatre...”可知，嘉年华在全镇各处举办，包括街头表演，因此游客可以在乌镇的街道上欣赏。故选C。 3．推理判断题。本文介绍乌镇戏剧节这一文化活动，涉及戏剧、表演艺术等，属于文化类内容，因此最可能出现在报纸的“文化”板块。故选D。 Mastering the English language can be quite challenging.However, there are several steps you can take to make progress in it.The books listed below are fantastic resources for those trying to learn English well and get better at it. English Vocabulary in Use This is one of the best-selling books by Cambridge University Press.The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary.You can choose to learn British English or American English. NTC Vocabulary Builders Students who have reached a higher level in the English language will greatly like NTC Vocabulary Builders.It is a series of vocabulary books.It is an excellent resource for learners who want to build their vocabulary in a scientific way. Word Power Made Easy This useful dictionary provides one of the best ways to learn over 1,000 of the words which are most commonly used in English.The book gives tips on how to avoid spelling mistakes and it has many interesting activities and games. Oxford Picture Dictionary This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually (视觉地).You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day.It makes learning vocabulary as simple as reading a picture book.There is also an English-Chinese version (版本).In this version, each word is explained in Chinese.This makes it easier for learners to find and understand words in English. Learning English is one of the best ways to make sure that you will do great in life.It can open many doors for you.For those who are not native (母语的) English speakers, these books will be of great use.With hard work, anyone can be a master of the English language. 1．Which of the following books provides ways to help people make fewer mistakes in spelling? A．Word Power Made Easy. B．Oxford Picture Dictionary. C．NTC Vocabulary Builders. D．English Vocabulary in Use. 2．What is special about Oxford Picture Dictionary? A．It offers tips on learning language. B．It shows learners interesting games. C．It uses pictures to make learning easy. D．It is best for learners with high levels. 3．What characteristics do the four books share? A．They are all best-selling dictionaries. B．They are all English-Chinese versions. C．They all help readers learn vocabulary. D．They all promise learners a great life. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四本有助于学习英语词汇的书籍，分别说明了它们的特点和适用人群。 1．细节理解题。根据对“Word Power Made Easy”的介绍“The book gives tips on how to avoid spelling mistakes...”可知，这本书提供了帮助减少拼写错误的方法。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据对“Oxford Picture Dictionary”的介绍“This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually...It makes learning vocabulary as simple as reading a picture book.”可知，这本书的特别之处在于它使用图片使学习变得简单。故选C。 3．推理判断题。文章介绍的四本书分别是《英语词汇在用》、《NTC词汇进阶》、《Word Power Made Easy》和《牛津图画词典》，它们都是专注于帮助读者学习和扩充英语词汇的书籍。故选C。 Have you thought of a world where you can control machines with just your thoughts? Scientists are working on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) to make it possible.BCIs are devices (装置) that connect the human brain directly to outside things, such as computers or other machines.They let our brains send messages to the outside machines, and the machines can understand and do what we want.This is like having a superpower where you can think and things happen! BCIs can be really helpful in medicine.One of the most exciting uses of BCIs is in healthcare.For example, if someone has a stroke (中风) and can’t move his arm, a BCI might help him learn to move it again.People with other brain problems might also get better care because doctors can see what’s going on inside their brains. In education, BCIs could make learning much easier and more enjoyable.With a BCI, a student with a learning disability can now process information easily.Or you can get lots of help with a subject you’re struggling with by using your brain signals.BCIs could open up new worlds of knowledge for us, helping us to perform tasks that were impossible or highly challenging in the past. However, there are also some concerns about BCIs.Some people are worried about privacy (隐私) as we must carefully consider who can see our thoughts and feelings.There are also concerns about the risk that someone could use BCIs to hurt or control other people.We need to make sure the technologies are used in a good and fair way. Even with these challenges, BCIs are really exciting.They could change how we live and learn in ways we can’t even imagine yet.As we move forward, it’s important to think carefully about how we use BCIs and make sure they’re safe and helpful for everyone. 1．What are BCIs created for by scientists according to the passage? A．Stopping outside machines from controlling our brains. B．Making outside machines do what people want. C．Allowing computers to make better decisions for people. D．Helping common people get superpower to control others. 2．Which of the following can BCIs do according to the passage? A．They can cure most brain diseases without doctors. B．They can help patients fix new arms after a stroke. C．They can provide better education for people in need. D．They can offer learners help by recommending teachers. 3．What does the underlined word “concerns” mean? A．Research. B．Worries. C．Suggestions. D．Dreams. 4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to BCIs in general? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeless. D．Supportive. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了脑机接口（BCIs）的相关内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“BCIs are devices (装置) that connect the human brain directly to outside things...They let our brains send messages to the outside machines, and the machines can understand and do what we want.”可知，科学家创造脑机接口是为了让外面的机器做人们想做的事。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In education, BCIs could make learning much easier and more enjoyable.With a BCI, a student with a learning disability can now process information easily.Or you can get lots of help with a subject you’re struggling with by using your brain signals.BCIs could open up new worlds of knowledge for us, helping us to perform tasks that were impossible or highly challenging in the past.”可知，脑机接口可以为有需要的人提供更好的教育。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Some people are worried about privacy (隐私) as we must carefully consider who can see our thoughts and feelings.There are also concerns about the risk that someone could use BCIs to hurt or control other people.”和选项可推知，有些人担心隐私，也有人担心有人会利用脑机接口伤害或控制他人，所以concerns意思是“担心，忧虑”，与worries意思相近。故选B。 4．观点态度题。根据“Even with these challenges, BCIs are really exciting.They could change how we live and learn in ways we can’t even imagine yet.”可知，作者认为脑机接口虽然面临挑战，但非常令人兴奋，它们可能会改变我们的生活和学习的方式，所以作者对脑机接口的态度是支持的。故选D。 China’s taijiquan, or tai chi, was added to the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产) on Dec 17, 2020.Although several years have passed, Chen Bing is still excited about it.He was the first man to show the beauty of tai chi in the international introduction film.On its website, taijiquan is described as “A traditional physical practice with relaxed movements that work together with breathing and help develop a peaceful mind.” Taijiquan was influenced by ancient ideas of traditional Chinese medicine.It has developed into many schools (宗派) or styles, usually named after a school or a master, such as Yang-style and Chen-style.Chen is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Chen-style taijiquan.He has been practicing it since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles, Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, two famous masters of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan Province.“Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or indirectly branched out from it,” Chen added. Public popularity has grown greatly in China in recent years.Chen and 100 other masters have been livestreaming (直播) on video-sharing mobile apps like Douyin and Kuaishou.The livestreaming has attracted more than 400,000 viewers.To make taijiquan more popular, Chen also made a simple video of some of the movements to help people relax at the office.He has made a lot of effort in passing on his taijiquan wisdom during all of his online courses. “The understanding of taijiquan develops as the practice continues,” Chen explained.“As a teenager, it might be a kind of exercise that strengthens your body and improves your fighting skills.As the experience grows, it becomes easier to enjoy its beauty,” he added.Chen said taijiquan has taught him to stay calm during life’s ups and downs and face the world with an open mind.He has taught more than 400 students, who, in turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students. 1．What do we know about taijiquan according to the passage? A．It is a traditional Chinese Kungfu mainly used for fighting. B．It is a kind of physical practice that makes people excited. C．It helps people achieve a balance between mind and body. D．It shows the beauty of nature and the wisdom of the Chinese. 2．What does the underlined word “branched out” mean in English? A．protected B．developed C．prevented D．chose 3．Why does Chen livestream taijiquan online? A．To show off his amazing fighting skills. B．To strengthen his body and become a master. C．To attract more viewers to make more money. D．To spread the exercise to make it more popular. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国太极拳（taijiquan/tai chi）被列入联合国教科文组织人类非物质文化遗产名录的相关情况，重点围绕陈氏太极拳传承人陈炳（Chen Bing）展开叙述。 1．推理判断题。根据“A traditional physical practice with relaxed movements that work together with breathing and help develop a peaceful mind.”可知，太极拳是一种传统的身体练习，放松的动作与呼吸配合，有助于培养平静的心态，故它有助于人们实现身心平衡。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or indirectly branched out from it,”可知，陈氏太极历史最久，其它流派直接或间接从中分支而出，故推出划线部分branched out意为“衍生”，与选项B“发展”意思相近。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“To make taijiquan more popular, Chen also made a simple video of some of the movements to help people relax at the office.”可知，陈在网上直播太极拳，是为了推广这项运动，使其更受欢迎。故选D。 ①Floods are becoming more and more common around the world.The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? ②As cities get larger, and more and more land is under concrete (混凝土), less water is taken in and more needs to be carried away by storm drains (雨水渠) and sewerage systems (下水道系统).As there is more water than they can be filled with, the risk of flash flooding increases. ③Could it be that we’ve been taking the wrong way? Chinese landscape designer Yu Kongjian certainly thinks so.In 2013, he thought of the idea of “sponge cities (海绵城市)”, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods.Natural solutions are encouraged, using riverside parks and ponds to take in floodwater.Ways inspired by this have been taken by cities across the world.Auckland, in New Zealand, was named the spongiest city in one study.It has built green banks and connected parks instead of the concrete drains around the Oakley creek stream.This has reduced flooding in the nearby housing areas as well as the amount of waste which used to be washed into the sea. ④Auckland has taken a natural way, but a much more high-tech method can be seen in Amsterdam.The Dutch city has fixed blue-green roofs (屋顶) on a number of buildings.These roofs have a layer of plants on the outside, and then layers under which collect and store rainwater.This water can be used by people in the building below to water plants or wash toilets.Smart software can even tell the roofs to release water ahead of upcoming storms to make the system take in more rainwater.It can even know which areas of the city are at most risk and take effective action. ⑤Yu Kongjian describes the sponge city way as using Tai Chi with nature instead of boxing.Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally.What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding. 1．Why is rainfall getting heavier around the world? A．Because cities need more rain water. B．Because cities are getting larger. C．Because the climate is getting warm. D．Because cities are under concrete. 2．What’s the purpose of “sponge cities”? A．To help cities save water. B．To develop larger cities. C．To build more tourist attractions. D．To protect cities from floods. 3．What is the structure of this passage? (1= Paragraph 1, 2= Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards the future role of “sponge cities”? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Uncertain. D．Uncaring. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了全球洪水灾害日益增多的背景下，城市设计与洪水风险的关系，以及为减轻洪水风险而提出的两种城市设计理念：海绵城市和高科技防水城市。 1．细节理解题。根据“The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall”可知，气候变暖导致降雨增多。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 2013, he thought of the idea of ‘sponge cities (海绵城市)’, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods.”可知，海绵城市的设计是为了吸水，减少突发洪水的风险。故选D。 3．篇章结构题。分析文章可知，本文第一段提出问题，即全球洪水灾害增多与城市发展的关系；第二段描述城市问题及新问题带来的风险；第三段和第四段分别介绍了两个不同城市的解决方案；第五段提出对未来海绵城市作用的疑问和期待。结构如选项B所示。故选B。 4．观点态度题。根据“Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally.What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding.”可知，面对全球降雨量增加，自然方法是否足够，而且现代技术与自然方法结合的效果也还有待观察，因此作者的态度是不确定的。故选C。 Artwork is lovely to look at, and it has the power to make people feel and think differently.But do you know that when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions (情绪)? Scientists recently carried out a study at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands.The museum is home to Girl with a Pearl Earring, a very famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer.It was painted in 1665. ① The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings.First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop. ② It was shown that their emotional reactions (反应) were 10 times stronger when they looked at the real paintings.The most active part of the brain while looking at the artworks was the area that controls people’s personal identity (身份) and consciousness (意识). ③ How did that happen? By study, people may experience something called a “sustained attentional loop” when they watched a certain painting.The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring.This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop.Each time they completed the cycle, their focus became stronger and their connection with Girl with a Pearl Earring was deeper, which meant that people stared at the painting for longer.Martin de Munnik, one of the researchers in this study, said, “That means you have to pay attention whether you want to or not.” It was as if the painting itself had a power to hold the viewers’ attention and guide their eye movement in a very involuntary (无意识的) way. ④ The director of the Mauritshuis, Martine Gosselink, said that the study shows how important it is to go and see art in real life, whether it’s paintings, photography or dancing.She added, “it really helps develop your brain.” The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 1．What is the purpose of the study? A．To explain different ways to study a painting. B．To check people’s interest in museum paintings. C．To find differences between a painting and its photo. D．To watch people’s reactions to real art and its photos. 2．We can put the following sentence “The team also found that the group reacted even more strongly to Girl with a Pearl Earring.” in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 3．How does the writer introduce the “sustained attentional loop”? A．By giving an example. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By offering advice. 4．Why was Mona Lisa mentioned at the end of the passage? A．To introduce a world-famous art work. B．To explain the plan for further research. C．To show the researchers’love for it. D．To prove its influence on people’s brain. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Power of Real Works of Art B．Lessons from Real Works of Art C．The Way to Enjoy Real Works of Art D．A Visit to Real Works of Art 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述研究人员通过实验，对比人们对艺术作品真迹和照片的反应，发现观看真迹能让人产生更强烈的情绪反应，凸显了真实艺术品的力量。 1．细节理解题。根据“The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings.First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop.” 可知，研究借助设备观察人们分别对真迹和照片的反应，所以研究目的是观察人们对真实艺术品及其照片的反应。故选D。 2．推理判断题。①处介绍研究设备与流程，未涉及对特定画作反应，排除A选项；②处强调看真迹情绪反应普遍强烈，插入句突出特定画作反应，与②处语境衔接不紧，排除B选项；④处围绕研究结果意义和后续计划，与插入句关联性不大，排除D选项。③处开始探讨人们对画作产生强烈反应的原因，插入句“研究团队还发现，这组人对《戴珍珠耳环的少女》反应更强烈” 能很好地引出后文以《戴珍珠耳环的少女》为例的阐述，使上下文逻辑更连贯，所以插入句适合放在③处。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring.This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop.” 可知，作者以志愿者看《戴珍珠耳环的少女》时注意力移动顺序为例，介绍 “持续注意力循环”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.”可知，研究人员想拓宽研究，计划对《蒙娜丽莎》等作品做实验，提及它是为了解释进一步的研究计划。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。根据“when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions” ，后文围绕此论述人们对真迹和照片的不同反应，突出真实艺术品能带来更强烈情绪，强调了真实艺术品的力量，所以A选项“真实艺术品的力量”最能概括文章主旨。故选A。 二、押题预测 Join us now! We’re Inviting All Movie Lovers in Grades 7-9! Love movies? Want to share your thoughts, make friends and relax in a funny way? Join our movie club and explore the magic of movies together! ★Latest Films: Ne Zha Ⅱ Detective Chinatown 1900 Boonie Bears: Future Reborn Operation Leviathan Ne Zha, a boy with super powers, rebels against his destiny (命运), using his magical skills to protect his friend from evil. A white woman is killed in Chinatown of San Francisco in 1900.Qin Fu and Ah Gui work together to find out the real murderer. The two bears, Briar, Bramble and the Logger Vick suddenly go 100 years into the future and explore an amazing world. It’s the first film about China’s nuclear submarine (核潜艇).It shows exciting deep-sea battles. ★Colorful Activities: Film discussion, Poster-making and Cosplay! For further information, click www.movieclub.com. 1．Which of the following students can take part in the movie club? A．Steve, a senior high student. B．Mike, a college student. C．Tom, a primary school student. D．Judy, a junior high student. 2．If your sister likes solving cases, she may be interested in ________. A．Ne Zha II B．Detective Chinatown 1900 C．Boonie Bears: Future Reborn D．Operation Leviathan 3．You can find more information about the movie club by ________. A．sending emails B．visiting the website C．reading newspapers D．making a telephone call 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了电影俱乐部招募成员，并介绍了最新的电影以及丰富多彩的活动。 1．细节理解题。根据“We’re Inviting All Movie Lovers in Grades 7-9!”可知，只有七年级到九年级的学生可以参加。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据表格中“Detective Chinatown 1900”可知，这部电影是关于破案的，所以喜欢解决案件的人会对它感兴趣。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“For further information, click www.movieclub.com.”可知，访问网站可以获得更多信息。故选B。 Youth is worth celebrating and writing about.Chinese writer Liu Wanhui, better known by her pen name Bayue Chang’an, is famous for her youth-themed books. The Zhenhua Trilogy (《振华三部曲》) is among Liu’s most popular works.The three novels—Happily Ever Before, Unrequited Love and With You are set in the fictional Zhenhua High School. Liu’s description of high school life hits home with young people.With You, for example, tells the story of a pair of high school deskmates—Geng Geng and Yu Huai.Yu is a top student, while Geng’s grades are just average.However, things change after they take the high school entrance examination. Liu said that Geng is the soul of With You.“She is an average student.But she has experiences, thoughts and dreams that are familiar to most of us,” Liu said.The author added that being kind and responsible is more important than getting good grades. When Liu started to post her writing online in 2009, she was still studying at Peking University.Three years after graduation, she quit her job in finance (金融) and focused on writing.She made the decision because she believed that she had the potential (潜力) to develop as a writer.“Some people might think that it’s a pity that I gave up the subject I studied for four years,” she said, “But as long as you work hard in any field, whether it’s finance or writing, your work will pay off.” The reward for her decision was not just making a lot of money, but also a wonderful feeling of satisfaction, she said. 1．What do the three novels of The Zhenhua Trilogy have in common? A．All of the stories happen in the same school. B．They all became popular because of a TV series. C．They are all about top students’ school lives. D．They all focus on how to study well. 2．What is Geng like? A．She is just like girls in other novels. B．She and Yu Huai are very similar. C．She is a very good student. D．She has a good personality. 3．Why did Liu quit her job in finance? A．Because she wanted to study at Peking University. B．Because she didn’t like her subject. C．Because she could make more money. D．Because she preferred writing. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Liu thinks personality is more important than grades. B．Liu studied at Peking University for three years. C．Liu’s books are popular among the top students in high school. D．Liu got a big reward for her book Happily Ever Before. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了中国作家八月长安及其代表作《振华三部曲》。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Zhenhua Trilogy is among Liu’s most popular works.The three novels—Happily Ever Before, Unrequited Love and With You are set in the fictional Zhenhua High School.”可知，《振华三部曲》的三部小说都以虚构的振华高中为背景，即所有故事都发生在同一所学校。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Liu said that Geng is the soul of With You.“She is an average student.But she has experiences, thoughts and dreams that are familiar to most of us,” Liu said.The author added that being kind and responsible is more important than getting good grades.”可知，作者认为善良和有责任心比取得好成绩更重要，而耿耿是《最好的我们》的灵魂人物，由此可推断耿耿拥有良好的性格。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Three years after graduation, she quit her job in finance and focused on writing.She made the decision because she believed that she had the potential to develop as a writer.”可知，刘婉荟辞职是因为她相信自己有成为作家的潜力，即她更倾向于写作。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“The author added that being kind and responsible is more important than getting good grades.”可知，刘婉荟认为性格比成绩更重要。故选A。 It’s never too early to start doing good deeds for others.A kindhearted 9-year-old boy Pavel shows that an early age can do more to uplift others.He decided that he would take up the cause of helping animals. Pavel had this wonderful idea for helping animals when his family lost one of their own pets, which hit the family quite hard.He also began to care about the situation of stray (流浪的) animals in the city.In order to help the stray animals, he set up a project called Kind Paintbrush. In this project, Pavel uses his talent to achieve his goal.There is only one animal shelter (收容所) in the town, and Pavel is its youngest volunteer.To support the animal shelter, Pavel draws pet pictures to exchange for animal food, which are donated to the local shelter. He always hopes to meet the owners of the pets, and he knows each name of the pets he has painted.He is often touched by stories of pets that have been saved, which makes him even more motivated to paint and help more animals. This amazing project has already grown beyond the town.Pavel has influenced the people outside the town.They either use their own talents to exchange for animal food or pay for more animal supplies. “I’m happy we can make a difference to the lives of animals who are in need of help.Everyone can do something for the stray animals, such as volunteering at the animal shelters to help clean the animal living spaces, adopting (领养) one instead of buying one, and educating others about the importance of animal protection,” said Pavel. Pavel’s dreams for the future are still tied to helping animals.He plans to become an architect when he grows up and build a big animal shelter.But for now, he will do as much as he can with his art and love for animals. 1．What encouraged Pavel to start the project Kind Paintbrush? A．The loss of a pet in Pavel’s family. B．An invitation from a local animal shelter. C．His strong wish to win an art competition. D．A school activity about community service. 2．What do you know about Kind Paintbrush according to the passage? A．Volunteers mainly help by donating money. B．There are some volunteers younger than Pavel. C．The project is only open to the people in the town. D．Volunteers can choose different ways to help animals. 3．What is Pavel probably like? A．Shy and talented. B．Kind and creative. C．Funny and outgoing. D．Patient and humorous. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述9岁男孩Pavel因家中宠物离世，发起“Kind Paintbrush”项目，通过画宠物画换取宠物食品帮助流浪动物，该项目影响了更多人参与，体现了他的善良与创意。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Pavel had this wonderful idea for helping animals when his family lost one of their own pets, which hit the family quite hard.”可知，是家中宠物的离世促使他发起“Kind Paintbrush”项目。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第5段“Pavel has influenced the people outside the town.They either use their own talents to exchange for animal food or pay for more animal supplies.可知，志愿者可以选择不同的方式帮助动物。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章内容，Pavel发起项目帮助流浪动物，体现了“善良”；他用画画换宠物食品的方式帮助动物，体现了“有创意”。故选B。 Li Yixuan, a disabled girl, won the 2022 Newsmaker for Disabled People and became the only winner in Shaanxi Province.“I am very excited to receive this honor, and I will do my best to help more disabled people get out of the poor situation and realize their value,” Li Yixuan said. At the age of 22, Li Yixuan was told she had osteosarcoma (骨肉瘤), leading to the loss of her leg bone (骨骼).However, she didn’t let the illness beat her and started her own business.Starting with a small restaurant in her hometown, she gradually expanded it into a hotel.In 2018, she built a famous smart hotel in Xi’an.Within two years, she successfully opened a larger hotel.Now, she has a company and provides many disabled people with different kinds of jobs. What’s more, Li Yixuan created a “Shining Star Live Industry Base” in Xi’an by herself.This is a different live broadcasting center (直播中心) where each host has a special story.Each host is disabled, but they still try their best to shine brightly. Li Yixuan said, “Tasks that take normal people a few minutes may require more time for disabled people.So it is important for us to become ▲ , which can better help them in finding their abilities.” The girl’s experience shows the strong spirit of disabled people.She is having a deep influence on the lives of many disabled people, encouraging them to overcome challenges and reach for their dreams. 1．What honor did Li Yixuan receive in 2022? A．Newsmaker of the Year. B．Shaanxi Province Award. C．Outstanding Disabled Achiever. D．Inspirational Person of the Year. 2．Which of the following words in the text means “to become greater in size”? A．realize B．shine C．expand D．include 3．Which phrase can be put in the underlined place? A．patient and kind B．rich and powerful C．brave and helpful D．healthy and strong 4．What’s the tone of the text? A．Grateful. B．Admiring. C．Regretful. D．Humorous. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了陕西残疾女孩李一璇身残志坚，22岁患骨肉瘤失去腿骨后创业成功，创办直播基地帮助其他残疾人，并荣获2022年度残疾人新闻人物称号的事迹。 1．细节理解题。根据“Li Yixuan, a disabled girl, won the 2022 Newsmaker for Disabled People and became the only winner in Shaanxi Province.”可知，李一璇在2022年获得的荣誉是“2022年度残疾人新闻人物”，故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Starting with a small restaurant in her hometown, she gradually expanded it into a hotel.”可知，她从家乡的小餐馆起步，逐渐将其发展成了酒店，“expanded”在此语境下表示“扩大、扩展”，即“在规模上变得更大”。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Tasks that take normal people a few minutes may require more time for disabled people.”可知，残疾人完成简单任务可能需要更长时间，因此我们需要具备“耐心且善良”的品质，才能更好地帮助他们发现自身能力。故选A。 4．推理判断题。文章围绕李一璇不屈服于命运、创业成功后助力他人的事迹展开，结尾评价“The girl’s experience shows the strong spirit of disabled people.She is having a deep influence on the lives of many disabled people...”，体现出对李一璇的赞美与敬佩之情。故选B。 Hundreds of people attended the premiere (首映) of the movie My People, My Country at a Los Angeles cinema on Sept.30.Waving Chinese flags in their hands, audiences sang My People, My Country together at the start of the film, its theme song that serves as a thread throughout (贯穿) the movie The song is a patriotic (爱国的) Chinese classic, known to every family.It was first sung by singer Li Guyi in 1985.It was reworked for the movie by pop singer Faye Wong. Made up of seven short stories from seven directors, led by Chen Kaige, the film draws on the nation’s greatest technological and cultural achievements starting with the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Yet the film does not focus on the historical moments themselves, but rather shows events through the eyes of ordinary people who worked for them and were influenced by them.   The short story The Guiding Star, for example, follows a pair of brothers who saw the landing of the capsule of the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft on Nov.18, 2016 in Inner Mongolia and who were filled with pride and hope at that moment.   “If a person encounters a historical opportunity to be changed, the inspiring power generated is unbelievable,” Chen told China.org.cn.“In my story, the landing of Shenzhou XI changed the lives of two teenagers, changed their destiny and allowed them to gain new hope.” In another short story, Going Home, Simon Yam plays a clock repairer who witnessed the return of Hong Kong from British rule to China in 1997.The actor himself has experienced the power of hope.“On the day of Hong Kong’s return, I felt it wasn’t just a return to the motherland, but the return of hearts,” he told China.org.cn.“When the flag was raised, I felt like, ‘We are home.We feel secured and assured’.” The film certainly struck a patriotic chord with many.In a survey ranking audience satisfaction, My People, My Country came in first among 267 domestic films released since 2015.The survey was done by the China Film Art Research Center. 1．When audiences sang My People, My Country together at the start of the film, they _________. A．sat in the theatre B．waved Chinese flags in their hands C．stood along the road D．hugged together and jumped excitedly 2．How many directors directed the movie My People, My Country? A．seven B．six C．only one D．two 3．What changed the lives of the two teenagers in the story The Guiding Star? A．The landing of Shenzhou XI B．The founding of the People’s Republic of China C．The return of Hong Kong D．The raising of the national flag 4．The clock repairer felt like he was home when_________. A．he saw the landing of Shenzhou XI on Nov.18, 2016 B．he experienced the founding of the PRC in Oct.1949 C．he first sang the song My People, My Country D．the national flag was raised in Hong Kong in 1997 5．Where can you read this article? A．In a history book B．In a travel magazine C．In a newspaper D．In an advertisement 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲了围绕电影《我和我的祖国》，介绍了其洛杉矶首映场景、主题曲背景、七位导演打造的以普通人视角展现国家重大成就的七个短篇故事，以及它在观众满意度调查中的优异表现。 1．细节理解题。根据“Waving Chinese flags in their hands, audiences sang My People, My Country together at the start of the film”可知，观众在电影开头一起唱《我和我的祖国》时手里挥舞着中国国旗。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Made up of seven short stories from seven directors, led by Chen Kaige”可知，这部电影由七位导演执导。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“In my story, the landing of Shenzhou XI changed the lives of two teenagers”可知，神舟十一号的着陆改变了《白昼流星》故事中两位青少年的生活。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“When the flag was raised, I felt like, ‘We are home.We feel secured and assured’”可知，1997年香港回归时国旗升起，修表匠感到自己回到了家。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据文章内容围绕电影《我和我的祖国》的首映、创作背景、故事片段及观众反响展开，属于影视相关报道。结合选项，这类内容最可能出现在报纸中。故选C。 A device used to treat brain injuries worked so well.Following a trial (试验), some patients refused to have theirs turned off.The trial, which began in 2018, involved five people between the ages of 22 and 60.They all had problems which were related to mental activities like thinking or reasoning after having serious brain injuries for 3 years or more.The injuries meant they had difficulty performing some tasks. For the trial, doctors implanted (植入) a tiny device into each patient’s brain during an operation.The device used “deep brain stimulation” (DBS), which rebuilds connections between neurons.Neurons are tiny cells, and there are billions of them in the brain.Whenever you do something, chemical and electrical signals move between your neurons.The tiny device applied electricity to parts of the brain.The trial was the first to focus DBS on a part of the brain that deals with consciousness (意识).It helped people be aware of what is around them and be able to respond (作出反应) to it. After the devices were put into the brains, the patients in the study had them turned on for 90 days, for 12 hours a day.This had a great influence on their lives.They could suddenly do things, like reading a book or playing video games, that used to be impossible because of their brain injuries.They also reported feeling less tired and could get through the day without napping. After 90 days, researchers wanted to turn off some of the patients’ devices.Two people were so happy with the difference the device made in their lives that they refused.Finally, one person agreed to have theirs turned off—and their brain performance got worse. Gina Arata, a patient who took part in the trial, said, “I can remember how much money is in my bank account.I wasn’t able to read, but after the implant I bought a book...and loved it and remembered it.” Nicholas Schiff, one of the authors of the study, called it a “pioneering moment.” Scientists hope the implant will change the lives of more people with serious long-term brain injuries. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about the patients in the trial? A．They have problems with mental activities. B．The patients include both children and adults. C．Only four patients are invited to be in the trial D．All of them get injured almost at the same time. 2．What does the word “It” refer to in Paragraph 2? A．The research team. B．The serious brain injury. C．The use of DBS device. D．The chemical signal between neurons. 3．Which is NOT mentioned as a result of using the device? A．Patients will feel less tired than before. B．Patients will have more need for napping. C．Patients may have the ability to read books. D．Patients’ memory for daily tasks will be better. 4．What is the right order of the following steps of the trial? a.Researchers tried to turn off some patients’ devices. b.Doctors implanted tiny devices into patients’ brains. c.Patients had their devices turned on for 12 hours daily. d.Two patients refused to let researchers turn off the device. e.Patients showed improved cognitive abilities like reading. A．a-b-c-e-d B．a-b-d-e-c C．b-c-e-a-d D．b-e-c-a-d 5．Which is the best title for this article? A．Brain Surgery Risks: A Patient’s Story B．The Way Neurons Send Signals in the Brain C．A New Device for Patients with Brain Injuries D．A New Discovery of A Cure For All Brain Injuries 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种用于治疗严重长期脑损伤的深部脑刺激DBS设备的临床试验：包括试验对象、设备原理、试验过程与结果，以及该设备的意义——科学家希望它能改变更多严重脑损伤患者的生活。 1．细节理解题。根据“They all had problems which were related to mental activities like thinking or reasoning after having serious brain injuries for 3 years or more.”可知，他们都在遭受严重脑损伤三年或更久后，出现了与思考、推理等心智活动相关的问题。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“The trial was the first to focus DBS on a part of the brain that deals with consciousness.It helped people be aware of what is around them and be able to respond to it.”可知，该试验首次将深部脑刺激DBS聚焦于大脑中负责处理意识的区域。这一做法帮助人们感知周围的事物，并能够对其作出反应，因此此处it指代DBS设备的使用。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“They also reported feeling less tired and could get through the day without napping.”可知，他们还反馈说自己没那么容易累了，并且能够一整天不午睡也撑得下来，B项表达错误。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“doctors implanted a tiny device into each patient’s brain during an operation...the patients in the study had them turned on for 90 days, for 12 hours a day...They could suddenly do things, like reading a book or playing video games...After 90 days, researchers wanted to turn off some of the patients’ devices...Two people were so happy with the difference the device made in their lives that they refused.”可知，医生在手术中为每位患者的大脑植入了一个微型装置；参与研究的患者将这些装置开启了90天，每天开启12小时；他们突然能够做到一些原本因脑损伤而无法完成的事，比如看书或玩电子游戏；90天后，研究人员想要关闭部分患者的装置；有两名患者对装置给他们生活带来的改变感到非常满意，因此拒绝了关闭装置的要求，对应b-c-e-a-d。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据文章可知，本章围绕治疗严重脑损伤的DBS设备临床试验展开，包括试验对象、原理、过程、结果及意义，因此文章标题应为A New Device for Patients with Brain Injuries。故选C。 Do you think you’re a good listener? Most people would say yes.But studies show that most people seriously overestimate (高估) their ability to listen.The truth is we are generally not good at listening, and our listening comprehension (理解力) drops as we age. Why aren’t we good at listening? One reason is about the speed at which we think.The adult brain can process up to around 400 words per minute.This means a person thinks more than three times faster than he speaks during a conversation.Therefore, we can easily think about something else while someone is talking to us.Thinking about how you will reply while someone is still talking is one of the most common barriers that stop you from careful listening. Another reason that leads to our poor listening is our ever-decreasing attention span (持续时间).According to the study by Microsoft, in 2000, the average human attention span was 12 seconds; in 2013, it was only 8 seconds! Our mobile phones often distract us, which can have a negative influence on our listening.Test results have shown that being stopped by a cell phone lowers listening comprehension by 20 percent. More and more people now realize that listening is a skill that can be developed through practice.Learning to watch a speaker’s body language and emotions carefully, for example, can improve our active listening.Even the simple act of note-taking or making eye contact can help us stay focused while listening. There are many rewards of effective listening.Research suggests that people who are good listeners make better leaders.And a recent study shows that workers who don’t believe their bosses are listening to them are less likely to offer helpful suggestions and new ideas.As Dr.Ralph Nichols once said, “The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood.The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” 1．According to the passage, why does the brain’s processing speed prevent careful listening? A．It causes people to speak too quickly. B．It reduces the ability to remember details. C．It prevents emotional connection with the speaker. D．It allows the mind to pay attention to other thoughts. 2．What does the underlined word “distract” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Change one’s mind. B．Develop one’s interest. C．Influence one’s health. D．Take one’s attention away. 3．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage? A．Taking simple practices may improve listening ability. B．It is necessary to receive expensive training programs. C．Good speakers are more likely to become better leaders. D．The ways of improving listening skills are useless for old people. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To prove listening skills are unchangeable. B．To describe the influence of phones on people. C．To give reasons for poor listening and solutions. D．To compare listening abilities across different ages. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了人们普遍高估自身倾听能力、实际倾听能力不佳的现象，接着分析导致倾听能力差的两大原因，随后提出提升倾听能力的具体方法，最后说明有效倾听的积极作用。 1．细节理解题。根据“The adult brain can process up to around 400 words per minute.This means a person thinks more than three times faster than he speaks during a conversation.Therefore, we can easily think about something else while someone is talking to us.”可知，成年人的大脑每分钟最多可处理约400个单词。这意味着在对话过程中，一个人的思考速度比说话速度快三倍以上。因此，当别人和我们说话时，我们很容易分心去想别的事情。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Our mobile phones often distract us, which can have a negative influence on our listening.”可知，我们的手机经常让我们分心，这会对我们的倾听能力产生负面影响，因此此处distract表达为分散某人的注意力，即Take one’s attention away。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Even the simple act of note-taking or making eye contact can help us stay focused while listening.”可知，简单的记笔记、眼神交流能帮助我们保持专注，即采取简单的练习可能提升倾听能力。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章可知，文章主要介绍分析倾听能力差的原因，并给出相应的提高倾听能力的方法，因此文章的主要目的在于说明倾听能力差的原因并给出解决方法。故选C。 2 备战期末考，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 备战期末考，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语期末复习系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 期末复习之阅读理解热点话题专练15篇 （真题+预测） 本专题包含话题分析、重温经典和押题预测三个部分 话题分析 模块 单元话题 核心主题 子主题 期末预测 Module 1 Getting along with others Unit 1 Know yourself 认识自我 性格与能力对成长的影响 1.不同性格特点（如自信、谦虚）2.性格与职业匹配 可能考“描述自己/他人性格+说明适合的职业” 的书面表达 Unit 2 Colours 色彩与生活 色彩的象征意义及对情绪的影响 1.颜色的文化寓意 2.颜色如何调节情绪 可能考 “颜色对心情的作用” 的阅读理解，或 “推荐舒缓情绪的颜色” 的短文 Unit 3 Teenage problems 青少年问题 青春期的困扰与解决方法 1. 学业/人际/情绪问题 2.沟通与求助的方式 大概率考 “描述自身烦恼+提出解决建议” 的书信写作 Unit 4 Growing up 成长历程 成长中的经历与感悟 1.个人成长故事2.榜样的影响 可能考 “介绍成长中印象深刻的事件” 的记叙文，或人物事迹的阅读 Module 2 Entertainment Unit 5 Art world 艺术世界 艺术的魅力与价值 1.不同艺术形式（音乐、绘画） 2.艺术对生活的意义 可能考 “最喜欢的艺术形式及原因” 的口语类书面表达 Unit 6 TV programmes 电视节目 电视节目的类型与选择 1.各类电视节目的特点 2.合理安排看电视的时间 可能考 “推荐喜欢的电视节目” 的短文，或 “电视的利弊” 的议论文 Unit 7 Films 电影 电影的类型与文化 1.电影类型（动作、喜剧等） 2.电影中的角色与情节 可能考 “影评（介绍电影内容+评价）” 的写作 Unit 8 Detective stories 侦探故事 推理与逻辑思维 1.侦探故事的要素（线索、嫌疑人）2.逻辑推理的方法 可能考 “根据线索推理案情” 的阅读理解，或故事续写 知识精练 一、经典重现 Students pass their schoolwork through different hands, from their group leaders to the class representative (课代表) , and finally to the teacher.It might not sound too difficult, but sometimes it can go wrong and take a lot of time. To deal with this problem, Zhang Xirui from Shenzhen Gezhi Academy in Guangdong came up with a useful tool—a smart homework collection robot.This won him first prize in the20th Guangdong Provincial Children’s Invention Awards. The robot uses radio frequency identification (RFID射频识别) technology—a reader and a special tag (标签) that can share information without touching each other.This way, it can help find and know what it is looking for.Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject.Students only need to place their notebooks on the robot, and the machine “sees” the notebook, reads its tag and takes it out of the name list.“Teachers can check who hasn't turned in homework by connecting their phones with the robot through WiFi”, the 13-year-old explained to Shenzhen Satellite TV. ▲ Now, he’s planning to develop a third-generation and hopes to use ultra-high- frequency (超高频) radio technology to read lots of RFID tags from far away.That means if you stick a special tag on your notebook, the robot can read the information from a thick stack (堆) of notebooks at once.Zhang believes this is the key to how artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. Zhang dreams of becoming a scientist when he grows up.“I have tried making model airplanes and other scientific and creative projects.Inventing has brought me joy and happiness,” he said. 1．What is the disadvantage of the traditional way to pass students’ schoolwork? A．It might be too difficult. B．It may cost too much money. C．It can go wrong and take a lot of time. D．Only the teacher passes the schoolwork. 2．What is the right order of the following facts according to the passage? a.The machine “sees” the notebook and reads its tag. b.Students place their notebooks on the robot. c.The machine takes the student’s notebook out of the name list. d.Each student’s notebook has a special RFID tag with his or her name and the subject. A．b-c-d-a B．b-d-a-c C．d-b-a-c D．d-b-c-a 3．Which sentence can be put in the blank “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．The robot is difficult to develop. B．The robot can make life easier for us. C．The robot is the third-generation model made by Zhang. D．The robot is the second-generation model made by Zhang. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．How a special RFID tag is used. B．A boy has a dream to be a scientist. C．How artificial intelligence can make life easier for us. D．A student invented a smart robot that collects homework. How do you treat your books? Do you use a bookmark to avoid folding (折叠) a page and keep your books clean and tidy on a shelf? Or perhaps you pay less attention to their condition—you’re happy to take notes down the margins (页边空白) of a page.What’s your idea—do you think they should always be kept in good condition? Yes.Books deserve our respect. It is important to care for your books.This is especially true if the book costs a lot of money or is given to you as a present.It also won’t last long if they are damaged (破坏).If a book is full of ripped (撕破的) pages, it is less possible that a friend will want to pick it up and read.If you donate it to a charity shop, it is less possible that someone will buy it.Over time, treating books badly could become a bad habit. NO.It doesn’t matter if you just read. One of the great things about an actual book is that readers can make it their own with notes.If it’s a gift, you can write a nice message.It can make a book feel personal and special to you.It doesn’t matter if this means that a book isn’t in perfect condition—you can always buy a new copy if the old one gets too damaged.In the end, writers just want people to read their stories: they don’t mind how or where people do it. 1．What is the passage about? A．The discussion about how to treat our books with bookmarks. B．The discussion about whether we should keep books well. C．The reasons for reading more books in daily life. D．The reasons for treating books in a friendly way. 2．What does the underlined sentence “Books deserve our respect.” mean? A．Books are worth our respect. B．Books help us win respect. C．Books teach us to show respect. D．Books catch people’s attention. 3．According to the passage, someone may not want to pick the book to read if ________. A．it costs a lot of money B．it is a present C．it is full of ripped pages D．it is from a charity shop 4．Some people think keeping books in good condition is unimportant probably because ________. A．they like untidy books better than those in good condition B．they would rather throw the old books away C．they think books with messages may make people less interested D．they care more about writers’ stories than how books are kept Wuzhen Theatre Festival Wuzhen Theatre Festival is a theatre event in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang Province.It has become one of the most famous art festivals in China and Asia.Since 2013, the organizers have held the event every year except 2020.It is usually held in October and lasts for 10 to 11 days. Activities•Specially Invited Plays You can admire the works of the world’s greatest theatre groups as well as the best Chinese plays in the theatres in Wuzhen.·Emerging (新兴的) Theatre Artists Competition To encourage young artists to develop original (原创的) works, the organizers decide on a topic each year and then choose eighteen groups to perform their newly created works on it.On the last day of the festival, they will give prizes to the best play and the best artist.·Outdoor Carnival (嘉年华; 狂欢节) Artists from all over the world offer thousands of performances at every possible place in town.You can enjoy street theatre, music, traditional Chinese operas, and so on. 1．The Emerging Theatre Artists Competition is held to encourage young artists to __________. A．create their own works B．perform others’ works C．admire others’ works D．help find the best works 2．What can we learn about the Outdoor Carnival? A．It has eighteen performances. B．It mainly shows traditional Chinese operas. C．Visitors can enjoy it on the streets of Wuzhen. D．The organizers will choose the best artist from it. 3．In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage? A．News. B．Opinion. C．Science. D．Culture. Mastering the English language can be quite challenging.However, there are several steps you can take to make progress in it.The books listed below are fantastic resources for those trying to learn English well and get better at it. English Vocabulary in Use This is one of the best-selling books by Cambridge University Press.The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary.You can choose to learn British English or American English. NTC Vocabulary Builders Students who have reached a higher level in the English language will greatly like NTC Vocabulary Builders.It is a series of vocabulary books.It is an excellent resource for learners who want to build their vocabulary in a scientific way. Word Power Made Easy This useful dictionary provides one of the best ways to learn over 1,000 of the words which are most commonly used in English.The book gives tips on how to avoid spelling mistakes and it has many interesting activities and games. Oxford Picture Dictionary This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually (视觉地).You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day.It makes learning vocabulary as simple as reading a picture book.There is also an English-Chinese version (版本).In this version, each word is explained in Chinese.This makes it easier for learners to find and understand words in English. Learning English is one of the best ways to make sure that you will do great in life.It can open many doors for you.For those who are not native (母语的) English speakers, these books will be of great use.With hard work, anyone can be a master of the English language. 1．Which of the following books provides ways to help people make fewer mistakes in spelling? A．Word Power Made Easy. B．Oxford Picture Dictionary. C．NTC Vocabulary Builders. D．English Vocabulary in Use. 2．What is special about Oxford Picture Dictionary? A．It offers tips on learning language. B．It shows learners interesting games. C．It uses pictures to make learning easy. D．It is best for learners with high levels. 3．What characteristics do the four books share? A．They are all best-selling dictionaries. B．They are all English-Chinese versions. C．They all help readers learn vocabulary. D．They all promise learners a great life. Have you thought of a world where you can control machines with just your thoughts? Scientists are working on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) to make it possible.BCIs are devices (装置) that connect the human brain directly to outside things, such as computers or other machines.They let our brains send messages to the outside machines, and the machines can understand and do what we want.This is like having a superpower where you can think and things happen! BCIs can be really helpful in medicine.One of the most exciting uses of BCIs is in healthcare.For example, if someone has a stroke (中风) and can’t move his arm, a BCI might help him learn to move it again.People with other brain problems might also get better care because doctors can see what’s going on inside their brains. In education, BCIs could make learning much easier and more enjoyable.With a BCI, a student with a learning disability can now process information easily.Or you can get lots of help with a subject you’re struggling with by using your brain signals.BCIs could open up new worlds of knowledge for us, helping us to perform tasks that were impossible or highly challenging in the past. However, there are also some concerns about BCIs.Some people are worried about privacy (隐私) as we must carefully consider who can see our thoughts and feelings.There are also concerns about the risk that someone could use BCIs to hurt or control other people.We need to make sure the technologies are used in a good and fair way. Even with these challenges, BCIs are really exciting.They could change how we live and learn in ways we can’t even imagine yet.As we move forward, it’s important to think carefully about how we use BCIs and make sure they’re safe and helpful for everyone. 1．What are BCIs created for by scientists according to the passage? A．Stopping outside machines from controlling our brains. B．Making outside machines do what people want. C．Allowing computers to make better decisions for people. D．Helping common people get superpower to control others. 2．Which of the following can BCIs do according to the passage? A．They can cure most brain diseases without doctors. B．They can help patients fix new arms after a stroke. C．They can provide better education for people in need. D．They can offer learners help by recommending teachers. 3．What does the underlined word “concerns” mean? A．Research. B．Worries. C．Suggestions. D．Dreams. 4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to BCIs in general? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeless. D．Supportive. China’s taijiquan, or tai chi, was added to the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产) on Dec 17, 2020.Although several years have passed, Chen Bing is still excited about it.He was the first man to show the beauty of tai chi in the international introduction film.On its website, taijiquan is described as “A traditional physical practice with relaxed movements that work together with breathing and help develop a peaceful mind.” Taijiquan was influenced by ancient ideas of traditional Chinese medicine.It has developed into many schools (宗派) or styles, usually named after a school or a master, such as Yang-style and Chen-style.Chen is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Chen-style taijiquan.He has been practicing it since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles, Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, two famous masters of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan Province.“Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or indirectly branched out from it,” Chen added. Public popularity has grown greatly in China in recent years.Chen and 100 other masters have been livestreaming (直播) on video-sharing mobile apps like Douyin and Kuaishou.The livestreaming has attracted more than 400,000 viewers.To make taijiquan more popular, Chen also made a simple video of some of the movements to help people relax at the office.He has made a lot of effort in passing on his taijiquan wisdom during all of his online courses. “The understanding of taijiquan develops as the practice continues,” Chen explained.“As a teenager, it might be a kind of exercise that strengthens your body and improves your fighting skills.As the experience grows, it becomes easier to enjoy its beauty,” he added.Chen said taijiquan has taught him to stay calm during life’s ups and downs and face the world with an open mind.He has taught more than 400 students, who, in turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students. 1．What do we know about taijiquan according to the passage? A．It is a traditional Chinese Kungfu mainly used for fighting. B．It is a kind of physical practice that makes people excited. C．It helps people achieve a balance between mind and body. D．It shows the beauty of nature and the wisdom of the Chinese. 2．What does the underlined word “branched out” mean in English? A．protected B．developed C．prevented D．chose 3．Why does Chen livestream taijiquan online? A．To show off his amazing fighting skills. B．To strengthen his body and become a master. C．To attract more viewers to make more money. D．To spread the exercise to make it more popular. ①Floods are becoming more and more common around the world.The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? ②As cities get larger, and more and more land is under concrete (混凝土), less water is taken in and more needs to be carried away by storm drains (雨水渠) and sewerage systems (下水道系统).As there is more water than they can be filled with, the risk of flash flooding increases. ③Could it be that we’ve been taking the wrong way? Chinese landscape designer Yu Kongjian certainly thinks so.In 2013, he thought of the idea of “sponge cities (海绵城市)”, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods.Natural solutions are encouraged, using riverside parks and ponds to take in floodwater.Ways inspired by this have been taken by cities across the world.Auckland, in New Zealand, was named the spongiest city in one study.It has built green banks and connected parks instead of the concrete drains around the Oakley creek stream.This has reduced flooding in the nearby housing areas as well as the amount of waste which used to be washed into the sea. ④Auckland has taken a natural way, but a much more high-tech method can be seen in Amsterdam.The Dutch city has fixed blue-green roofs (屋顶) on a number of buildings.These roofs have a layer of plants on the outside, and then layers under which collect and store rainwater.This water can be used by people in the building below to water plants or wash toilets.Smart software can even tell the roofs to release water ahead of upcoming storms to make the system take in more rainwater.It can even know which areas of the city are at most risk and take effective action. ⑤Yu Kongjian describes the sponge city way as using Tai Chi with nature instead of boxing.Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally.What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding. 1．Why is rainfall getting heavier around the world? A．Because cities need more rain water. B．Because cities are getting larger. C．Because the climate is getting warm. D．Because cities are under concrete. 2．What’s the purpose of “sponge cities”? A．To help cities save water. B．To develop larger cities. C．To build more tourist attractions. D．To protect cities from floods. 3．What is the structure of this passage? (1= Paragraph 1, 2= Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards the future role of “sponge cities”? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Uncertain. D．Uncaring. Artwork is lovely to look at, and it has the power to make people feel and think differently.But do you know that when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions (情绪)? Scientists recently carried out a study at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands.The museum is home to Girl with a Pearl Earring, a very famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer.It was painted in 1665. ① The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings.First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop. ② It was shown that their emotional reactions (反应) were 10 times stronger when they looked at the real paintings.The most active part of the brain while looking at the artworks was the area that controls people’s personal identity (身份) and consciousness (意识). ③ How did that happen? By study, people may experience something called a “sustained attentional loop” when they watched a certain painting.The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring.This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop.Each time they completed the cycle, their focus became stronger and their connection with Girl with a Pearl Earring was deeper, which meant that people stared at the painting for longer.Martin de Munnik, one of the researchers in this study, said, “That means you have to pay attention whether you want to or not.” It was as if the painting itself had a power to hold the viewers’ attention and guide their eye movement in a very involuntary (无意识的) way. ④ The director of the Mauritshuis, Martine Gosselink, said that the study shows how important it is to go and see art in real life, whether it’s paintings, photography or dancing.She added, “it really helps develop your brain.” The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 1．What is the purpose of the study? A．To explain different ways to study a painting. B．To check people’s interest in museum paintings. C．To find differences between a painting and its photo. D．To watch people’s reactions to real art and its photos. 2．We can put the following sentence “The team also found that the group reacted even more strongly to Girl with a Pearl Earring.” in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 3．How does the writer introduce the “sustained attentional loop”? A．By giving an example. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By offering advice. 4．Why was Mona Lisa mentioned at the end of the passage? A．To introduce a world-famous art work. B．To explain the plan for further research. C．To show the researchers’love for it. D．To prove its influence on people’s brain. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Power of Real Works of Art B．Lessons from Real Works of Art C．The Way to Enjoy Real Works of Art D．A Visit to Real Works of Art 二、押题预测 Join us now! We’re Inviting All Movie Lovers in Grades 7-9! Love movies? Want to share your thoughts, make friends and relax in a funny way? Join our movie club and explore the magic of movies together! ★Latest Films: Ne Zha Ⅱ Detective Chinatown 1900 Boonie Bears: Future Reborn Operation Leviathan Ne Zha, a boy with super powers, rebels against his destiny (命运), using his magical skills to protect his friend from evil. A white woman is killed in Chinatown of San Francisco in 1900.Qin Fu and Ah Gui work together to find out the real murderer. The two bears, Briar, Bramble and the Logger Vick suddenly go 100 years into the future and explore an amazing world. It’s the first film about China’s nuclear submarine (核潜艇).It shows exciting deep-sea battles. ★Colorful Activities: Film discussion, Poster-making and Cosplay! For further information, click www.movieclub.com. 1．Which of the following students can take part in the movie club? A．Steve, a senior high student. B．Mike, a college student. C．Tom, a primary school student. D．Judy, a junior high student. 2．If your sister likes solving cases, she may be interested in ________. A．Ne Zha II B．Detective Chinatown 1900 C．Boonie Bears: Future Reborn D．Operation Leviathan 3．You can find more information about the movie club by ________. A．sending emails B．visiting the website C．reading newspapers D．making a telephone call Youth is worth celebrating and writing about.Chinese writer Liu Wanhui, better known by her pen name Bayue Chang’an, is famous for her youth-themed books. The Zhenhua Trilogy (《振华三部曲》) is among Liu’s most popular works.The three novels—Happily Ever Before, Unrequited Love and With You are set in the fictional Zhenhua High School. Liu’s description of high school life hits home with young people.With You, for example, tells the story of a pair of high school deskmates—Geng Geng and Yu Huai.Yu is a top student, while Geng’s grades are just average.However, things change after they take the high school entrance examination. Liu said that Geng is the soul of With You.“She is an average student.But she has experiences, thoughts and dreams that are familiar to most of us,” Liu said.The author added that being kind and responsible is more important than getting good grades. When Liu started to post her writing online in 2009, she was still studying at Peking University.Three years after graduation, she quit her job in finance (金融) and focused on writing.She made the decision because she believed that she had the potential (潜力) to develop as a writer.“Some people might think that it’s a pity that I gave up the subject I studied for four years,” she said, “But as long as you work hard in any field, whether it’s finance or writing, your work will pay off.” The reward for her decision was not just making a lot of money, but also a wonderful feeling of satisfaction, she said. 1．What do the three novels of The Zhenhua Trilogy have in common? A．All of the stories happen in the same school. B．They all became popular because of a TV series. C．They are all about top students’ school lives. D．They all focus on how to study well. 2．What is Geng like? A．She is just like girls in other novels. B．She and Yu Huai are very similar. C．She is a very good student. D．She has a good personality. 3．Why did Liu quit her job in finance? A．Because she wanted to study at Peking University. B．Because she didn’t like her subject. C．Because she could make more money. D．Because she preferred writing. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Liu thinks personality is more important than grades. B．Liu studied at Peking University for three years. C．Liu’s books are popular among the top students in high school. D．Liu got a big reward for her book Happily Ever Before. It’s never too early to start doing good deeds for others.A kindhearted 9-year-old boy Pavel shows that an early age can do more to uplift others.He decided that he would take up the cause of helping animals. Pavel had this wonderful idea for helping animals when his family lost one of their own pets, which hit the family quite hard.He also began to care about the situation of stray (流浪的) animals in the city.In order to help the stray animals, he set up a project called Kind Paintbrush. In this project, Pavel uses his talent to achieve his goal.There is only one animal shelter (收容所) in the town, and Pavel is its youngest volunteer.To support the animal shelter, Pavel draws pet pictures to exchange for animal food, which are donated to the local shelter. He always hopes to meet the owners of the pets, and he knows each name of the pets he has painted.He is often touched by stories of pets that have been saved, which makes him even more motivated to paint and help more animals. This amazing project has already grown beyond the town.Pavel has influenced the people outside the town.They either use their own talents to exchange for animal food or pay for more animal supplies. “I’m happy we can make a difference to the lives of animals who are in need of help.Everyone can do something for the stray animals, such as volunteering at the animal shelters to help clean the animal living spaces, adopting (领养) one instead of buying one, and educating others about the importance of animal protection,” said Pavel. Pavel’s dreams for the future are still tied to helping animals.He plans to become an architect when he grows up and build a big animal shelter.But for now, he will do as much as he can with his art and love for animals. 1．What encouraged Pavel to start the project Kind Paintbrush? A．The loss of a pet in Pavel’s family. B．An invitation from a local animal shelter. C．His strong wish to win an art competition. D．A school activity about community service. 2．What do you know about Kind Paintbrush according to the passage? A．Volunteers mainly help by donating money. B．There are some volunteers younger than Pavel. C．The project is only open to the people in the town. D．Volunteers can choose different ways to help animals. 3．What is Pavel probably like? A．Shy and talented. B．Kind and creative. C．Funny and outgoing. D．Patient and humorous. Li Yixuan, a disabled girl, won the 2022 Newsmaker for Disabled People and became the only winner in Shaanxi Province.“I am very excited to receive this honor, and I will do my best to help more disabled people get out of the poor situation and realize their value,” Li Yixuan said. At the age of 22, Li Yixuan was told she had osteosarcoma (骨肉瘤), leading to the loss of her leg bone (骨骼).However, she didn’t let the illness beat her and started her own business.Starting with a small restaurant in her hometown, she gradually expanded it into a hotel.In 2018, she built a famous smart hotel in Xi’an.Within two years, she successfully opened a larger hotel.Now, she has a company and provides many disabled people with different kinds of jobs. What’s more, Li Yixuan created a “Shining Star Live Industry Base” in Xi’an by herself.This is a different live broadcasting center (直播中心) where each host has a special story.Each host is disabled, but they still try their best to shine brightly. Li Yixuan said, “Tasks that take normal people a few minutes may require more time for disabled people.So it is important for us to become ▲ , which can better help them in finding their abilities.” The girl’s experience shows the strong spirit of disabled people.She is having a deep influence on the lives of many disabled people, encouraging them to overcome challenges and reach for their dreams. 1．What honor did Li Yixuan receive in 2022? A．Newsmaker of the Year. B．Shaanxi Province Award. C．Outstanding Disabled Achiever. D．Inspirational Person of the Year. 2．Which of the following words in the text means “to become greater in size”? A．realize B．shine C．expand D．include 3．Which phrase can be put in the underlined place? A．patient and kind B．rich and powerful C．brave and helpful D．healthy and strong 4．What’s the tone of the text? A．Grateful. B．Admiring. C．Regretful. D．Humorous. Hundreds of people attended the premiere (首映) of the movie My People, My Country at a Los Angeles cinema on Sept.30.Waving Chinese flags in their hands, audiences sang My People, My Country together at the start of the film, its theme song that serves as a thread throughout (贯穿) the movie The song is a patriotic (爱国的) Chinese classic, known to every family.It was first sung by singer Li Guyi in 1985.It was reworked for the movie by pop singer Faye Wong. Made up of seven short stories from seven directors, led by Chen Kaige, the film draws on the nation’s greatest technological and cultural achievements starting with the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Yet the film does not focus on the historical moments themselves, but rather shows events through the eyes of ordinary people who worked for them and were influenced by them.   The short story The Guiding Star, for example, follows a pair of brothers who saw the landing of the capsule of the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft on Nov.18, 2016 in Inner Mongolia and who were filled with pride and hope at that moment.   “If a person encounters a historical opportunity to be changed, the inspiring power generated is unbelievable,” Chen told China.org.cn.“In my story, the landing of Shenzhou XI changed the lives of two teenagers, changed their destiny and allowed them to gain new hope.” In another short story, Going Home, Simon Yam plays a clock repairer who witnessed the return of Hong Kong from British rule to China in 1997.The actor himself has experienced the power of hope.“On the day of Hong Kong’s return, I felt it wasn’t just a return to the motherland, but the return of hearts,” he told China.org.cn.“When the flag was raised, I felt like, ‘We are home.We feel secured and assured’.” The film certainly struck a patriotic chord with many.In a survey ranking audience satisfaction, My People, My Country came in first among 267 domestic films released since 2015.The survey was done by the China Film Art Research Center. 1．When audiences sang My People, My Country together at the start of the film, they _________. A．sat in the theatre B．waved Chinese flags in their hands C．stood along the road D．hugged together and jumped excitedly 2．How many directors directed the movie My People, My Country? A．seven B．six C．only one D．two 3．What changed the lives of the two teenagers in the story The Guiding Star? A．The landing of Shenzhou XI B．The founding of the People’s Republic of China C．The return of Hong Kong D．The raising of the national flag 4．The clock repairer felt like he was home when_________. A．he saw the landing of Shenzhou XI on Nov.18, 2016 B．he experienced the founding of the PRC in Oct.1949 C．he first sang the song My People, My Country D．the national flag was raised in Hong Kong in 1997 5．Where can you read this article? A．In a history book B．In a travel magazine C．In a newspaper D．In an advertisement A device used to treat brain injuries worked so well.Following a trial (试验), some patients refused to have theirs turned off.The trial, which began in 2018, involved five people between the ages of 22 and 60.They all had problems which were related to mental activities like thinking or reasoning after having serious brain injuries for 3 years or more.The injuries meant they had difficulty performing some tasks. For the trial, doctors implanted (植入) a tiny device into each patient’s brain during an operation.The device used “deep brain stimulation” (DBS), which rebuilds connections between neurons.Neurons are tiny cells, and there are billions of them in the brain.Whenever you do something, chemical and electrical signals move between your neurons.The tiny device applied electricity to parts of the brain.The trial was the first to focus DBS on a part of the brain that deals with consciousness (意识).It helped people be aware of what is around them and be able to respond (作出反应) to it. After the devices were put into the brains, the patients in the study had them turned on for 90 days, for 12 hours a day.This had a great influence on their lives.They could suddenly do things, like reading a book or playing video games, that used to be impossible because of their brain injuries.They also reported feeling less tired and could get through the day without napping. After 90 days, researchers wanted to turn off some of the patients’ devices.Two people were so happy with the difference the device made in their lives that they refused.Finally, one person agreed to have theirs turned off—and their brain performance got worse. Gina Arata, a patient who took part in the trial, said, “I can remember how much money is in my bank account.I wasn’t able to read, but after the implant I bought a book...and loved it and remembered it.” Nicholas Schiff, one of the authors of the study, called it a “pioneering moment.” Scientists hope the implant will change the lives of more people with serious long-term brain injuries. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about the patients in the trial? A．They have problems with mental activities. B．The patients include both children and adults. C．Only four patients are invited to be in the trial D．All of them get injured almost at the same time. 2．What does the word “It” refer to in Paragraph 2? A．The research team. B．The serious brain injury. C．The use of DBS device. D．The chemical signal between neurons. 3．Which is NOT mentioned as a result of using the device? A．Patients will feel less tired than before. B．Patients will have more need for napping. C．Patients may have the ability to read books. D．Patients’ memory for daily tasks will be better. 4．What is the right order of the following steps of the trial? a.Researchers tried to turn off some patients’ devices. b.Doctors implanted tiny devices into patients’ brains. c.Patients had their devices turned on for 12 hours daily. d.Two patients refused to let researchers turn off the device. e.Patients showed improved cognitive abilities like reading. A．a-b-c-e-d B．a-b-d-e-c C．b-c-e-a-d D．b-e-c-a-d 5．Which is the best title for this article? A．Brain Surgery Risks: A Patient’s Story B．The Way Neurons Send Signals in the Brain C．A New Device for Patients with Brain Injuries D．A New Discovery of A Cure For All Brain Injuries Do you think you’re a good listener? Most people would say yes.But studies show that most people seriously overestimate (高估) their ability to listen.The truth is we are generally not good at listening, and our listening comprehension (理解力) drops as we age. Why aren’t we good at listening? One reason is about the speed at which we think.The adult brain can process up to around 400 words per minute.This means a person thinks more than three times faster than he speaks during a conversation.Therefore, we can easily think about something else while someone is talking to us.Thinking about how you will reply while someone is still talking is one of the most common barriers that stop you from careful listening. Another reason that leads to our poor listening is our ever-decreasing attention span (持续时间).According to the study by Microsoft, in 2000, the average human attention span was 12 seconds; in 2013, it was only 8 seconds! Our mobile phones often distract us, which can have a negative influence on our listening.Test results have shown that being stopped by a cell phone lowers listening comprehension by 20 percent. More and more people now realize that listening is a skill that can be developed through practice.Learning to watch a speaker’s body language and emotions carefully, for example, can improve our active listening.Even the simple act of note-taking or making eye contact can help us stay focused while listening. There are many rewards of effective listening.Research suggests that people who are good listeners make better leaders.And a recent study shows that workers who don’t believe their bosses are listening to them are less likely to offer helpful suggestions and new ideas.As Dr.Ralph Nichols once said, “The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood.The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” 1．According to the passage, why does the brain’s processing speed prevent careful listening? A．It causes people to speak too quickly. B．It reduces the ability to remember details. C．It prevents emotional connection with the speaker. D．It allows the mind to pay attention to other thoughts. 2．What does the underlined word “distract” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Change one’s mind. B．Develop one’s interest. C．Influence one’s health. D．Take one’s attention away. 3．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage? A．Taking simple practices may improve listening ability. B．It is necessary to receive expensive training programs. C．Good speakers are more likely to become better leaders. D．The ways of improving listening skills are useless for old people. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To prove listening skills are unchangeable. B．To describe the influence of phones on people. C．To give reasons for poor listening and solutions. D．To compare listening abilities across different ages. 2 备战期末考，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 备战期末考，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $