期末复习之阅读理解16篇（Units1-8单元话题）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上学期期末复习（人教版）

期末复习之阅读理解16篇 （Units1-8单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Happy Holiday 假期生活 Unit 2 Home Sweet Home 家庭生活 Unit 3 Same or Different? 人物之间对比 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals 人与动植物 Unit 5 What a Delicious Meal! 健康饮食 Unit 6 Plan for Yourself 自我规划 Unit 7 When Tomorrow Comes 未来 Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 沟通与交流 本资料共16篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 Without classes and exams, the summer vacation is an ideal time for Australian kids. For me, Nancy, it means much more than not going to school. It is also a golden chance to spend time with my family because I have little time with them during the school year. Last summer vacation I travelled with my family to the Hawkesbury River in Western Sydney. It was one of the most unforgettable summer vacations in my life. Staying by the river helps us escape from the hot weather and noise of the city. Every day, my family and I got up early to go swimming in the cool water. In the morning, we all took part in a big game. We enjoyed water-skiing, wakeboarding (尾波滑水) and other activities. These activities made our family feel closer. In the warm afternoon, we peacefully read books on hammocks hung among trees by the river. The days always ended with a campfire. We sat around the fire, talking and laughing. The river is a perfect place for people to forget about all the stresses (压力) of life and simply enjoy the moment. To me, it is the best place to spend time together with my family. I can’t help thinking about those days again and again although so many months have passed. 1．Hawkesbury is a river in the ________ of Sydney. A．east B．west C．north 2．What does Nancy mainly want to tell us in Paragraph 3? A．How she enjoyed swimming. B．Where her family spent the vacation. C．What activities her family enjoyed. 3．Hammocks, the underlined word in Paragraph 4, may be something like ________. A．roads B．houses C．beds 4．We can infer (推断) from the passage that Nancy ________. A．is still a young student who often spends time at home B．misses the summer time with her family C．will go to the river with her parents this summer The increasing number in tourism activities during China’s recent eight-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day showed that the country’s economy (经济) is getting stronger. 114 million people travelled by train during this holiday, which is about 42 million more than last year’s seven-day holiday. The increased travellers led to higher spending across the country. According to official reports, the first three days of the holiday saw 395 million trips in China, a 75.8% increase compared to last year. People spent 342.24 billion yuan on travel, growing by an impressive 125.3%. Experts said that this was the first eight-day holiday after the pandemic (流行病), giving people more time for longer trips and boosting spending. Popular tourist attractions reported huge growth in sales and visitor numbers. In Hainan Province, duty-free shops recorded sales of 1.01 billion yuan in just six days, a 94.2% increase from last year, with 130,000 shoppers. Guizhou Province saw total spending reach 10.11 billion yuan in two days while Beijing’s key tourist attractions welcomed 6.825 million visitors in three days, a 60.6% increase from last year. These tourism numbers show that China’s economy is getting stronger, as people travel and spend more. The holiday season clearly increased consumer (消费者) confidence and economic activities across the country. The growth in both traveler numbers and spending shows the strength of China’s economy and people’s willingness to spend after the pandemic. 1．How many people travelled by train during last year’s seven-day holiday? A．About 62 million people. B．About 72 million people. C．About 82 million people. D．About 92 million people. 2．What do the examples of Hainan Province and Guizhou Province show? A．Popular tourist attractions had significant growth in tourism. B．More people preferred to travel abroad during holidays. C．Only duty-free shops benefited from the 8-day holiday. D．Hainan and Guizhou are the most popular tourist provinces in China. 3．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph? A．More people travelled during holidays but spent less money. B．More people want to spend money to help recover China’s economy. C．The increasing tourism numbers reflect China’s stronger economy. D．The increasing tourism numbers show that Chinese people are richer. 4．Where can you probably read the article? A．A travel guide. B．A science fiction. C．A history magazine. D．A national newspaper. Doing housework is a key part of family life. It helps improve the relationship among family members. However, lots of Chinese parents do not knowing the importance of doing housework, and they think it is a waste of time. In order to know how often middle school students do housework at home, we did a survey among 1,200 students from Grade 7 to Grade 9 in a middle school. The following bar chart shows the result of our survey. From the bar chart, we find that only a small number of students usually do housework. Nearly half of the students in Grade 9 never do housework. The result makes us worried. After all, doing housework is good for students. It can teach students many important skills, like planning, cleaning, solving problems and so on. Doing housework can also teach students what responsibility is. Everyone should do something for the family. What’s more, doing housework can help students relax themselves and keep a balance between study and life. Therefore, we suggest that parents should encourage their children to do housework. Their children must learn one or two life skills every year so that they can live by themselves in the future. 1．What can we learn from the bar chart? A．Students in all grades actively take part in housework. B．Over half of the students in Grade 8 never do housework. C．Students in Grade 7 do housework more often than students in Grade 9. D．The result of Grade 9 students is the least worrying among all grades. 2．Which of the following is NOT a good point of doing housework? A．Relaxing a busy mind. B．Saving more time for study. C．Practicing planning and cleaning skills. D．Learning to live by themselves in the future. 3．What does the underlined word “responsibility” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．技能 B．能力 C．责任 D．方法 4．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To show the result of a recent survey. B．To teach students how to do housework. C．To remind people of the importance of doing housework. D．To point out a worrying problem for teachers in school. Labour classes at school make students active and happy. For example, planting flowers in the garden lets you feel excited as they grow. You also learn labour’s true meaning—like how farmers work hard for food. So from September 2024, middle schools have at least one labour class weekly, getting more hands-on chances. There are fun labour classes now. In Chongqing, students learned to catch fish in a nearby river: teachers taught safe net use, then they caught fish gently. After that, they studied the fish’s scales, fins and habits like what they eat and how they swim. In Shanxi, students made tofu in the kitchen: grinding soybeans, filtering pulp, boiling it into tofu, then cooking it into tasty dishes—everyone loved the food they made! Some students kept chickens at home: feeding corn daily, cleaning coops weekly, watching them grow. This taught them to care for living things and made them more interested in biology—they even read animal books! The new policy says middle school students need these labour skills: clean your bedroom and classroom; pick proper travel clothes such as cool shirts for beaches, warm jackets for hiking; cook 3—4 simple meals like scrambled eggs and vegetable soup; join outdoor work like planting carrots and water them every 2 days or fishing. A study shows labour helps students: finishing tasks builds confidence and self-control. After morning classes, labour lets you relax—moving your body makes you happy and less tired, so you do better in afternoon lessons. Labour classes teach useful skills and make school life colorful. So which labour skill do you want to learn most? 1．When did students in middle school start to have at least one labour class a week? A．From October 2024. B．From September 2024. C．From October 2025. D．From September 2025. 2．Students might be more interested in ________ after keeping small animals at home. A．physics B．chemistry C．biology D．maths 3．The text is written for ________. A．doctors B．parents C．students D．scientists Last week, our class asked 500 students about their favourite ways to communicate with friends. The results show interesting differences! 40% of students like texting because it’s quick and easy. “I can text my friends anytime,” said Li Xin. She added, “When I wait for the school bus, I can send a message to ask if my friend is running late.” 25% choose face-to-face talks. “When I see my friends’ faces, I can tell if they’re happy or sad,” said Tom. “Once my friend looked sad, and I gave him a hug right away—that’s hard to do over text!” 20% like video calls, especially to talk with friends from other cities. Peter’s cousin is in Chongqing. He said, “On weekends, we make a video call. It feels like we’re in the same room!” The last ________ still enjoy phone calls. They say, “Hearing a voice feels warmer than reading words.” Liu Hong shared, “When my grandma is sick, I call her because my voice makes her feel better.” Many students shared their thoughts. “If we text, we can think carefully to make it better, but sometimes it takes too long.” said Mike. “If we meet face to face, we can solve problems faster.” added Sarah, “Once my friend and I argued, but talking in person helped us make up in 10 minutes.” The survey teaches us: different ways work for different situations, but honesty is always the key! 1．Why do 40% of students like texting? A．It makes people feel warm.B．It is quick and simple. C．It helps solve arguments fast. 2．What do the underlined words “gave him a hug” probably mean? A． B． C． 3．What can we know from the passage? A．Peter lives in Chongqing. B．Peter’s cousin visits him every weekend. C．Video calls help Peter stay close to his cousin. 4．Which of the following can be put in ________ in the fifth paragraph? A．20% B．15% C．10% 5．What can we learn from the survey results? A．Video calls are only for friends in other cities. B．All students prefer texting to other ways. C．Honesty is important in communication. Are you an “I” person or an “E” person? People have talked about it a lot online these days. It comes from a popular personality test called MBTI. It tests personality in eight ways. Each way uses a letter to show the meaning. After the test, each person will get a four-letter result to show their personality. In all, there are sixteen kinds of personality in the test. Why do people want to take the MBTI test? Most people take the MBTI test for fun, but some don’t. Here are the survey results from three people by Life Week magazine. “People want to learn about themselves and others,” Guo Yongyu, an expert, told the magazine. “When they know themselves and others better, they can learn to be with others. That helps them feel more relaxed.” Gao Yanyi, a middle school student, thinks that the MBTI test can help her find friends with similar MBTI results to hers quickly. She adds, “But that should not be the only way to find friends. Sometimes it could make me lose possible good friends with different kinds of MBTI.” Ma Ruina, from Beijing No. 4 Middle School, took the test once. He doesn’t want to use it in his life again. It made him feel like it’s limiting (限制) how people can be, as if there were only 16 kinds of people in the world. “Everyone is different, and it’s not right to put people into simple groups,” he says. It can be sure that sixteen kinds of MBTI personality can never tell all the possibilities. I have to say, the personality test is just for fun. Everyone’s personality is different. Don’t let the test tell you who you are. 1．In how many ways does MBTI test each person’s personality? A．1. B．8. C．16. 2．What do you know from the survey results? A．Guo Yongyu advises people not to take the test. B．Gao Yanyi may use it to help find similar friends. C．Ma Ruina agrees to put people into the same groups. 3．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． 4．What does the writer think of MBTI? A．He thinks people can do it for fun. B．He expects more people to take it. C．He thinks it’s necessary and useful. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．16 Kinds of Personalities B．MBTI—A New Test for Students C．MBTI—Just for fun or truly useful? Encyclopedias can give you facts and information about all kinds of subjects. There are different kinds of encyclopedias, such as encyclopedia of science, encyclopedia of music and so on. Do you know which encyclopedia the following two articles are from? Philippe Bizot is a famous Mime Master (哑剧大师) from France. He was born in 1967 and began learning mime when he was just eight years old. Since then, he has never stopped studying it. At the age of 20, he got the “International Paris Mime Prize”. In the past 30 years, he has given shows to people across the world. Bizot thinks living in a world without words makes people imagine. With no other things or conversations, Bizot gives the shows only by using his body, gestures and facial expressions (面部表情). Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can’t breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air. The blue whale is the world’s biggest animal. There are other sea animals too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other. Many other animals live near the sea. Seals and otters (水獭) love the sea. They swim and play there. They eat smaller fish and sea plants. 1．When did Philippe Bizot start to learn mime? A．When he was 8 years old in 1967. B．When he was 8 years old in 1975. C．When he was 20 years old in 1987. D．When he was 20 years old in 1985. 2．How does Philippe Bizot give his mime shows? A．By using body, gestures and facial expressions only. B．By using words, body and facial expressions together. C．By using conversations, gestures and body movements. D．By using tools, body gestures and simple conversations. 3．What fact about whales is mentioned in the passage? A．Whales are fish that can breathe under the water easily. B．Whales are not fish and need to come up for air. C．Whales are the smallest sea animals in the world now. D．Whales can’t swim well and live near the sea surface. 4．The third paragraph probably comes from the encyclopedia of ______ A．plants B．fish C．animals D．nature 5．What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? A．To advise readers to learn mime and protect sea animals in daily life. B．To introduce a famous mime master and some common sea animals to readers. C．To compare the differences between mime art and sea animal living habits. D．To explain the history of mime development and the evolution of sea animals. Sea turtles are amazing travelers. For over 100 million years, they have swum through Earth's oceans. These ancient reptiles (爬行动物) can grow up to 1.5 metres long and live for 80 years or more. Every year, female sea turtles return to the same beaches where they were born to lay eggs (产卵). They dig holes in the sand and lay around 100 eggs at a time. After two months, baby turtles break out of their shells and rush to the ocean. But this journey is dangerous —— many are eaten by birds or get lost because of bright lights from nearby buildings. Sadly, sea turtles face more problems today. Plastic pollution (塑料污染) is a big threat. Turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish (水母), their favourite food, and eating plastic can kill them.Also, fishing nets sometimes catch turtles by accident. Luckily, people are working to save them. In some countries, volunteers (志愿者) patrol (巡逻) beaches at night to protect nesting turtles. They also turn off beach lights to help baby turtles find the ocean. Many places have banned (禁止) plastic bags, and fishermen use special nets that let turtles run away. Scientists say that if we keep helping, sea turtles will go on their long journeys for many more years. These gentle animals remind us that we must care for our oceans. 1．How long can sea turtles live? A．Up to 50 years. B．80 years or more. C．Up to 100 years. D．Up to 150 years. 2．Why do baby turtles get lost? A．They are afraid of birds. B．The sand is too hot. C．Bright lights trick them. D．They can't swim well. 3．What do sea turtles often mistake for jellyfish? A．Fishing nets. B．Plastic bags. C．Sea plants. D．Sand holes. 4．What do volunteers do to help sea turtles? A．They clean the beaches every day. B．They carry baby turtles to the ocean. C．They turn off lights to guide baby turtles. D．They ask fishermen to give turtles food. 5．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To describe what sea turtles are like. B．To list all the dangers sea turtles face. C．To explain how people are saving sea turtles. D．To encourage people to help protect sea turtles and the oceans. Chinese Shaobing is one of the popular breads in China. It is easy to carry and can stay good for a long time. It has a history of over 2,000 years. Different places have their own shaobing—some have sesame seeds on top, and some have tasty fillings inside. Now it is on CNN’s list of the 50 best breads in the world. Let’s learn to make it. Ingredients: 2 cups of flour, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup of water, 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil Instructions: 1. Mix flour, eggs, salt, and water in a bowl. Stir well to make a soft dough. 2. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes. 3. Cut the dough into small pieces. Roll each piece into a thin round. 4. Brush a little vegetable oil on the small round dough, fold it, and roll again. 5. Add sesame seeds to the top and press lightly to make them stick. 6. Heat a pan at a low heat. Cook the dough until both sides turn golden. 7. Our delicious Shaobing is ready to eat! 1．When was Chinese Shaobing born? A．Exactly 2,000 years ago.B．More than 2,000 years ago. C．Less than 2,000 years ago. 2．Why is Shaobing popular in China? ①It is easy to carry. ②It has no fillings. ③It can stay good for long. A．①② B．②③ C．①③ 3．How long should the dough rest? A．For 10 minutes. B．For 20 minutes. C．For 30 minutes. 4．What do people put on top of the small round dough before heating a pan? A．Eggs. B．Sesame seeds. C．Vegetable oil. 5．According to the instructions, which is the right order of making Shaobing? A．⑥-③-④-⑦-①-②-⑤ B．⑥-③-④-⑦-②-①-⑤ C．⑥-③-⑦-④-①-②-⑤ Tanghulu was once a simple and classic snack in China. This autumn, milk skin tanghulu has become a big hit. It mixes traditional tanghulu with milk skin, and it tastes delicious and looks nice for photos. On social media, many users share videos of this snack. Young people stand in line for hours to buy it in cities like Chengdu and Hangzhou. Most sticks cost 15 to 20 yuan, but one Shanghai shop sells them for 98 yuan each. Even so, people still want it, and some sellers sell thousands of sticks a day. Milk Skin TanghuluIngredients: your favourite fruits, milk skin, white sugar, dried yogurt, water Steps:◆ Step 1: Wash the fruits carefully. If using green grapes, cut them in halves, pick out the seeds and put some dried yogurt inside. For fruits like strawberries, dry them completely with kitchen paper after washing. ◆ Step 2: Put the prepared fruits onto sticks. ◆ Step 3: Mix sugar and water. Pour them into a pot. Boil the mixture at a high heat at first, then at a low heat. Cook until the mixture turns light brown. Then you can get freshly-made syrup. Do not stir while cooking. ◆ Step 4: Put the sticks with fruits into the syrup and turn them quickly to make sure the fruits are covered with syrup. ◆ Step 5: Stick the milk skin to the fruits while the syrup is hot. ◆ Step 6: Let tanghulu cool on oiled paper for about 10 minutes. Milk skin tanghulu is high in fat, sugar, and calories. Too much sugar can cause skin and other health problems. People with high blood sugar should stay away from it. Healthy people can enjoy it sometimes, but eating it too often is bad. We should enjoy it wisely. 1．Why is the snack popular? A．It’s creative and photo-friendly. B．It’s expensive and healthy. C．It’s easy to make at home. 2．What should we do with green grapes? A．Pick out the seeds. B．Cut them into pieces. C．Dry them with kitchen paper. 3．What are the ingredients for making “syrup” in Step 3? A．Grapes and strawberries. B．Dried yogurt. C．Sugar and water. 4．Which is the correct order for making milk skin tanghulu? a            b                c               d              e              f A．c-a-b-f-d-e B．c-a-b-d-f-e C．c-a-b-e-f-d 5．Who is the text for? A．Health experts. B．Fruit farmers. C．Snack lovers. Last summer, I got the chance to spend a month helping out in a hospital in Rwanda (卢旺达) with my parents. They work for a charity (慈善机构). I was interested in studying medicine in the future, so I decided to help in a hospital there for a month. I wanted to see if being a doctor was right for me. That month changed my life. Rwanda was very different from the UK. People there had difficult lives, but they were always kind and helped each other. They smiled a lot and shared food. I learned that we sometimes forget how lucky we are. In the hospital, my job was hard. I cleaned floors and changed beds every day. Sometimes, I talked to the patients and played games with them. I also asked the doctors about their work. They told me, “Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.” Their words made me want to be a doctor even more. Now, I have a clear dream. When I finish school, I want to join groups like the Red Cross (a group that helps sick people in many countries). I want to spend my life helping people who really need it. I can’t wait to get started! 阅读短文，选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the writer work in Rwanda? A．To join a charity group. B．To travel with her parents. C．To study local medicine skills. D．To discover her career (职业) interest. 2．What did the writer learn about life in Rwanda? A．People lived an easy life. B．People didn’t help each other. C．Doctors love their jobs. D．They didn’t have hospitals. 3．How did the writer feel about her job in Rwanda’s hospital? A．Bored and tired.B．Relaxed and easy. C．Tired and sad. D．Tired but hopeful. 4．Why did the doctors love their work? A．They got lots of money. B．They did simple work. C．It helped the community. D．They liked exciting work. 5．What lesson from Rwanda would the writer share? A．A holiday is a time to make memories. B．We are different, but we can be stronger together. C．Choose a job you love, and joy will follow. D．It’s never too old to learn. After starting to work, I began to see society in a new way. Many jobs look easy, but they are actually very tiring. Take service workers for example. Milk tea shop employees (雇员) often stand for ten hours a day. They have to make drinks quickly and smile at every customer. Gold store workers need to wear nice makeup (妆容) and high heels (高跟鞋) all day. Their feet hurt a lot. In hotpot restaurants, waiters walk over 10, 000 steps every day. They carry heavy plates and work very fast. Other jobs are also not easy. Deliverymen (外卖员) ride bikes quickly to send food on time. Factory workers can’t use their phones or take long breaks. Office workers’ eyes get dry from looking at computer screens all day. Teachers talk a lot and need to take care of different students and their parents. Every worker plays an important part in society. Before I started working, I didn’t understand this. Now. I see the hard work behind everything. These workers make our lives better with their own efforts. We should respect them more. 1．How long do milk tea shop employees usually stand a day? A．8 hours. B．10 hours. C．12 hours. D．14 hours. 2．What do gold store workers need to wear? A．Uniforms. B．Glasses. C．High heels. D．Sports shoes. 3．Why do office workers’ eyes get dry? A．They read books. B．They watch TV. C．They look at screens. D．They drive cars. 4．What do deliverymen do quickly? A．Ride bikes. B．Eat food. C．Make drinks. D．Clean rooms. 5．What should we do to these workers? A．Laugh at them.B．Respect them. C．Ask for more. D．Overlook them. Hi there! Can you help me? I’m doing a project at school. The title is “Will life be better in 2100?” What do you think? Thank you for your ideas!    Josh Comments a. Hi Josh! I think life will be great. People will live in “smart houses”. A central computer will control the temperature, the lights, everything! These houses will be ecological and use solar energy and recycled water. A “smart” mirror in the bathroom (that’s right, it’s a mirror with a computer!) will check your health. And guess what? Robots will cook and do the housework.     Maya b. I think life will be better in 2100. Pollution is a big problem today, but will be a bigger problem in 100 years. So people won’t use cars with petrol. They will drive in electric cars on underground roads. And there will be electric buses with computers for drivers! The best thing? People will be able to travel in time. Now that will be exciting!    Rosie c. Hi Josh. Life will be better in 2100—in space! People will live on the Moon and Mars in special cities. They will grow food and send it to the Earth in a huge spacecraft. Space stations will orbit the Earth and control the climate. There will also be holidays in space! How cool is that? Brandon d. Will life be different in 100 years? Yes, it will. Will life be better? No, it won’t! Climate change will cause floods and droughts. Rich people will live for a long time, maybe 200 years! But life won’t be easy for most people. They won’t have food and water.     Faith e. Well, Josh, the good news is... there won’t be any schools! Students will have lessons at home on their computers. They’ll be in contact with other students all over the world in a “virtual” classroom. The bad news is...teachers will still give us homework in the future!        Elliot 1．Josh’s project is mainly about ________. A．modern technology B．new inventions C．life in the future D．green lifestyle 2．The underlined word “ecological” is closest in meaning to ________. A．widely available B．environmentally friendly C．easily recognized D．completely controlled 3．________ thinks holidays in space are a good idea. A．Maya B．Rosie C．Brandon D．Elliot 4．Rosie thinks ________ will be exciting. A．a “smart” mirror B．time travelling C．space stations D．virtual classroom 5．________ students are quite sure that life will be better in 2100. A．2 B．3 C．4 D．5 In the future, the world is expected to become very different. With a growing population, there will be less living space for each person. Maybe all the countries will merge (合并) into one. People will even move to other planets, such as Mars, because the earth will be too crowded (拥挤的). Transportation will be much better. Flying cars will become common, making travel more efficient. Besides, all kinds of robots will appear everywhere in people’s lives. They will take over most people’s jobs. With the development (发展) of technology, people will have a more comfortable life. But at the same time, there may be a few problems. For example, people may become much lazier because robots will do most of the work. And if people don’t exercise often, they will get sick easily. In order to make the future better, we should try our best to take good care of the earth now. We should plant more trees, reduce waste, and save energy. We should also study hard and try to invent (发明) more useful and eco-friendly things. Only in this way can we have a bright future. Do you think so? What do you expect to happen in the future? I believe that with our hard work, people will enjoy a more beautiful future. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Robots will do all the things for people. B．There will be no countries in the future. C．There will be more space and fewer people. D．It will be more efficient for people to travel. 2．What does the third paragraph mainly talk about? A．The problems of the future. B．The development of technology. C．The health of people in the future. D．The ways to make the future better. 3．What is the theme of the text? A．Technology. B．Future. C．Health. D．Transportation. 4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future? A．Worried. B．Unsure. C．Positive. D．Excited. Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable feeling of being misunderstood. A girl, for example, sends a short message to her friend because she is busy, but the friend thinks she is angry. Or a mother asks her son to study harder out of care, yet the son believes she doesn’t trust him. A teacher may simply ask a student to hand in homework, but the student thinks that the teacher dislikes him. Misunderstandings like these can cause serious results. They may hurt friendships, create arguments in families, or make people not believe each other. When someone feels people are wrong about them, they may become sad, angry, or even stop expressing their true thoughts. In class, a student who is often misunderstood may stop asking questions or taking part in group work. What makes things worse is that misunderstandings often grow quietly, and people may not realize the problem until it becomes difficult to fix. One reason for misunderstandings is that people see the same situation differently. Our past experiences, feelings and worries all change how we hear words. Another reason is that we often make quick guesses without checking the facts. We think we already know what the other person means, so we stop listening. Sometimes, people keep their feelings inside because they are afraid of being laughed at. As a result, small problems turn into bigger ones. Facing these facts can be uncomfortable, but it is important if we want to build stronger relationships. Recognizing misunderstandings is the first step to change. When we slow down, listen carefully, and ask questions, we can better understand what others truly mean. Simple sentences like “Did you mean…” or “I feel this way when you say that” can open the door to real communication. Research shows that empathy can help stop many misunderstandings. This feeling for others helps us notice when people are sad or worried and makes us try to understand their feelings. These ways of listening, asking and caring help us think before reacting and give others a chance to explain themselves. The key to solving misunderstandings lies in kindness to ourselves and others. Everyone makes mistakes in communication. By creating an environment where people feel safe to speak, we can break down walls. When we understand that misunderstandings are a common part of life, it becomes easier to talk openly, fix relationships, and grow together. 1．Why does the writer use the examples in Paragraph 1? A．To stress that misunderstandings can cause problems. B．To answer why people send short messages to others. C．To compare different ways to communicate with others. D．To show that misunderstandings often happen in daily life. 2．What does the word “empathy” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．A way to start conversations. B．A study on misunderstandings. C．A feeling of understanding how others feel. D．A habit of asking questions when communicating. 3．Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with? A．Staying quiet is the way to stop arguments. B．Guessing quickly helps solve misunderstandings. C．Open communication helps stop many misunderstandings. D．Misunderstandings happen because people lie to each other. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the passage? A．To stop people to make communication mistakes. B．To advise readers how to express themselves clearly. C．To explain why misunderstandings are often difficult to fix. D．To tell people how to fix misunderstandings and communicate well. It is easy to tell someone good news, but what about bad news? Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset? The following ways might help. Say something good Try to start the conversation (对话) with something good so that what you say is not all bad. For example, “I know you play soccer very well, but we only need one teammate.” Or you may end the conversation with a promise (承诺). “I’m sure you will join us in the next game.” Prepare your listener for the news Use words to introduce what you are going to say, like “I am really sorry, but…” or “I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news.” This gives the listener time to prepare for what you will say. Try to give a reason People like to know why things go wrong. Try to explain (解释) the decision: if you have to cancel (取消) a trip with friends, can you explain why? Use a soft friendly voice If you are giving someone bad news, try to use a soft friendly voice to make you sound kind. Say things to show you understand, like “I’m really sorry. I know this must be disappointing.” 1．What can we know from the underlined sentence? A．Bad news is becoming less and less. B．We’d better not give bad news to others. C．Telling bad news to others is a little difficult. D．There’re few ways to tell someone bad news. 2．How will people usually feel when they hear bad news? A．Upset. B．Surprised. C．Disappointed. D．Afraid. 3．Which way does Ann use when she says “I believe you will be a member of our group soon.” to Peter? A．Try to give a reason. B．Say something good. C．Use a soft friendly voice. D．Prepare your listener for the news. 4．If you have to give Jack bad news, you had better ________. A．stay with him for a while B．invite him to a restaurant C．ask his good friend to do it D．make your voice soft and friendly 5．The writer writes the text to ________. A．share ways to give bad news B．show ways to start a conversation C．collect information on how to give bad news D．give suggestions on how to deal with bad news 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之阅读理解16篇 （Units1-8单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Happy Holiday 假期生活 Unit 2 Home Sweet Home 家庭生活 Unit 3 Same or Different? 人物之间对比 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals 人与动植物 Unit 5 What a Delicious Meal! 健康饮食 Unit 6 Plan for Yourself 自我规划 Unit 7 When Tomorrow Comes 未来 Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 沟通与交流 本资料共16篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 Without classes and exams, the summer vacation is an ideal time for Australian kids. For me, Nancy, it means much more than not going to school. It is also a golden chance to spend time with my family because I have little time with them during the school year. Last summer vacation I travelled with my family to the Hawkesbury River in Western Sydney. It was one of the most unforgettable summer vacations in my life. Staying by the river helps us escape from the hot weather and noise of the city. Every day, my family and I got up early to go swimming in the cool water. In the morning, we all took part in a big game. We enjoyed water-skiing, wakeboarding (尾波滑水) and other activities. These activities made our family feel closer. In the warm afternoon, we peacefully read books on hammocks hung among trees by the river. The days always ended with a campfire. We sat around the fire, talking and laughing. The river is a perfect place for people to forget about all the stresses (压力) of life and simply enjoy the moment. To me, it is the best place to spend time together with my family. I can’t help thinking about those days again and again although so many months have passed. 1．Hawkesbury is a river in the ________ of Sydney. A．east B．west C．north 2．What does Nancy mainly want to tell us in Paragraph 3? A．How she enjoyed swimming. B．Where her family spent the vacation. C．What activities her family enjoyed. 3．Hammocks, the underlined word in Paragraph 4, may be something like ________. A．roads B．houses C．beds 4．We can infer (推断) from the passage that Nancy ________. A．is still a young student who often spends time at home B．misses the summer time with her family C．will go to the river with her parents this summer 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者Nancy和家人一起在霍克斯伯里河度过的难忘暑假的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Last summer vacation I travelled with my family to the Hawkesbury River in Western Sydney.”可知，霍克斯伯里河位于悉尼的西部。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据“Every day, my family and I got up early to go swimming in the cool water. In the morning, we all took part in a big game. We enjoyed water-skiing, wakeboarding (尾波滑水) and other activities. These activities made our family feel closer.”可知，第三段主要讲述了作者和家人一起在河边进行的活动，包括游泳、水上滑雪、尾波滑水等，这些活动让家人之间的关系更加亲密。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“In the warm afternoon, we peacefully read books on hammocks hung among trees by the river.”可知，在温暖的下午，作者和家人在河边树间挂着的hammock上安静地读书，由此可推测出hammock是一种可以让人休息或睡觉的物品，类似于床。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“I can’t help thinking about those days again and again although so many months have passed.”可知，尽管已经过去了好几个月，但作者还是忍不住一次又一次地想起那些在河边度过的日子，由此可推测出作者非常怀念和家人一起度过的那个夏天。故选B。 The increasing number in tourism activities during China’s recent eight-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day showed that the country’s economy (经济) is getting stronger. 114 million people travelled by train during this holiday, which is about 42 million more than last year’s seven-day holiday. The increased travellers led to higher spending across the country. According to official reports, the first three days of the holiday saw 395 million trips in China, a 75.8% increase compared to last year. People spent 342.24 billion yuan on travel, growing by an impressive 125.3%. Experts said that this was the first eight-day holiday after the pandemic (流行病), giving people more time for longer trips and boosting spending. Popular tourist attractions reported huge growth in sales and visitor numbers. In Hainan Province, duty-free shops recorded sales of 1.01 billion yuan in just six days, a 94.2% increase from last year, with 130,000 shoppers. Guizhou Province saw total spending reach 10.11 billion yuan in two days while Beijing’s key tourist attractions welcomed 6.825 million visitors in three days, a 60.6% increase from last year. These tourism numbers show that China’s economy is getting stronger, as people travel and spend more. The holiday season clearly increased consumer (消费者) confidence and economic activities across the country. The growth in both traveler numbers and spending shows the strength of China’s economy and people’s willingness to spend after the pandemic. 1．How many people travelled by train during last year’s seven-day holiday? A．About 62 million people. B．About 72 million people. C．About 82 million people. D．About 92 million people. 2．What do the examples of Hainan Province and Guizhou Province show? A．Popular tourist attractions had significant growth in tourism. B．More people preferred to travel abroad during holidays. C．Only duty-free shops benefited from the 8-day holiday. D．Hainan and Guizhou are the most popular tourist provinces in China. 3．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph? A．More people travelled during holidays but spent less money. B．More people want to spend money to help recover China’s economy. C．The increasing tourism numbers reflect China’s stronger economy. D．The increasing tourism numbers show that Chinese people are richer. 4．Where can you probably read the article? A．A travel guide. B．A science fiction. C．A history magazine. D．A national newspaper. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是新闻报道。主要介绍了假期火车出行人数、热门景点旅游增长情况，以及旅游数据增长所反映的中国经济强劲态势。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“114 million people travelled by train during this holiday, which is about 42 million more than last year’s seven-day holiday.”可知，去年七天假期乘火车出行的人大约是114-42=72百万，即7200万。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段首句“Popular tourist attractions reported huge growth in sales and visitor numbers.”可知，热门旅游景点的销售额和游客数量均出现了大幅增长。然后以海南和贵州为例来佐证这一点，说明热门旅游景点的旅游业有显著增长。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据最后一段核心句“These tourism numbers show that China’s economy is getting stronger...”可知，不断增长的旅游数量反映了中国更强劲的经济。故选C。 4．推理判断题。文章围绕中秋国庆八天假期的旅游数据、经济影响展开，是时效性强的社会经济新闻，符合全国性报纸的内容特点。故选D。 Doing housework is a key part of family life. It helps improve the relationship among family members. However, lots of Chinese parents do not knowing the importance of doing housework, and they think it is a waste of time. In order to know how often middle school students do housework at home, we did a survey among 1,200 students from Grade 7 to Grade 9 in a middle school. The following bar chart shows the result of our survey. From the bar chart, we find that only a small number of students usually do housework. Nearly half of the students in Grade 9 never do housework. The result makes us worried. After all, doing housework is good for students. It can teach students many important skills, like planning, cleaning, solving problems and so on. Doing housework can also teach students what responsibility is. Everyone should do something for the family. What’s more, doing housework can help students relax themselves and keep a balance between study and life. Therefore, we suggest that parents should encourage their children to do housework. Their children must learn one or two life skills every year so that they can live by themselves in the future. 1．What can we learn from the bar chart? A．Students in all grades actively take part in housework. B．Over half of the students in Grade 8 never do housework. C．Students in Grade 7 do housework more often than students in Grade 9. D．The result of Grade 9 students is the least worrying among all grades. 2．Which of the following is NOT a good point of doing housework? A．Relaxing a busy mind. B．Saving more time for study. C．Practicing planning and cleaning skills. D．Learning to live by themselves in the future. 3．What does the underlined word “responsibility” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．技能 B．能力 C．责任 D．方法 4．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To show the result of a recent survey. B．To teach students how to do housework. C．To remind people of the importance of doing housework. D．To point out a worrying problem for teachers in school. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文通过一项针对中学生做家务频率的调查，分析了当前学生做家务的现状。 1．细节理解题。根据图表和“Nearly half of the students in Grade 9 never do housework.”可知，九年级学生从不做家务的比例最高，而七年级学生做家务的频率相对更高。选项C“Students in Grade 7 do housework more often than students in Grade 9.”符合这一结论。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Doing housework can help students relax themselves and keep a balance between study and life.”可知，做家务能帮助学生放松、练习规划和清洁技能、学会独立生活，但并没有提到“为学习节省更多时间”。选项B“Saving more time for study.” 不是做家务的好处。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Doing housework can also teach students what responsibility is. Everyone should do something for the family.”可知，做家务能让学生明白“责任”的含义，即每个人都应该为家庭做些事。因此“responsibility”的意思是“责任”。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。文章通过调查结果引出话题，重点阐述了做家务的好处，并呼吁家长鼓励孩子做家务。因此，文章的目的是 “提醒人们做家务的重要性”。故选C. Labour classes at school make students active and happy. For example, planting flowers in the garden lets you feel excited as they grow. You also learn labour’s true meaning—like how farmers work hard for food. So from September 2024, middle schools have at least one labour class weekly, getting more hands-on chances. There are fun labour classes now. In Chongqing, students learned to catch fish in a nearby river: teachers taught safe net use, then they caught fish gently. After that, they studied the fish’s scales, fins and habits like what they eat and how they swim. In Shanxi, students made tofu in the kitchen: grinding soybeans, filtering pulp, boiling it into tofu, then cooking it into tasty dishes—everyone loved the food they made! Some students kept chickens at home: feeding corn daily, cleaning coops weekly, watching them grow. This taught them to care for living things and made them more interested in biology—they even read animal books! The new policy says middle school students need these labour skills: clean your bedroom and classroom; pick proper travel clothes such as cool shirts for beaches, warm jackets for hiking; cook 3—4 simple meals like scrambled eggs and vegetable soup; join outdoor work like planting carrots and water them every 2 days or fishing. A study shows labour helps students: finishing tasks builds confidence and self-control. After morning classes, labour lets you relax—moving your body makes you happy and less tired, so you do better in afternoon lessons. Labour classes teach useful skills and make school life colorful. So which labour skill do you want to learn most? 1．When did students in middle school start to have at least one labour class a week? A．From October 2024. B．From September 2024. C．From October 2025. D．From September 2025. 2．Students might be more interested in ________ after keeping small animals at home. A．physics B．chemistry C．biology D．maths 3．The text is written for ________. A．doctors B．parents C．students D．scientists 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校劳动课程的相关情况以及对学生的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据“So from September 2024, middle schools have at least one labour class weekly, getting more hands-on chances.”可知，从2024年9月开始，中学每周至少有一节劳动课。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Some students kept chickens at home: feeding corn daily, cleaning coops weekly, watching them grow. This taught them to care for living things and made them more interested in biology—they even read animal books!”可知，在家里饲养小动物后，学生们可能会对生物学更感兴趣。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“After morning classes, labour lets you relax—moving your body makes you happy and less tired, so you do better in afternoon lessons. Labour classes teach useful skills and make school life colorful. So which labour skill do you want to learn most?”可推知，这篇文章是写给学生的。故选C。 Last week, our class asked 500 students about their favourite ways to communicate with friends. The results show interesting differences! 40% of students like texting because it’s quick and easy. “I can text my friends anytime,” said Li Xin. She added, “When I wait for the school bus, I can send a message to ask if my friend is running late.” 25% choose face-to-face talks. “When I see my friends’ faces, I can tell if they’re happy or sad,” said Tom. “Once my friend looked sad, and I gave him a hug right away—that’s hard to do over text!” 20% like video calls, especially to talk with friends from other cities. Peter’s cousin is in Chongqing. He said, “On weekends, we make a video call. It feels like we’re in the same room!” The last ________ still enjoy phone calls. They say, “Hearing a voice feels warmer than reading words.” Liu Hong shared, “When my grandma is sick, I call her because my voice makes her feel better.” Many students shared their thoughts. “If we text, we can think carefully to make it better, but sometimes it takes too long.” said Mike. “If we meet face to face, we can solve problems faster.” added Sarah, “Once my friend and I argued, but talking in person helped us make up in 10 minutes.” The survey teaches us: different ways work for different situations, but honesty is always the key! 1．Why do 40% of students like texting? A．It makes people feel warm.B．It is quick and simple. C．It helps solve arguments fast. 2．What do the underlined words “gave him a hug” probably mean? A． B． C． 3．What can we know from the passage? A．Peter lives in Chongqing. B．Peter’s cousin visits him every weekend. C．Video calls help Peter stay close to his cousin. 4．Which of the following can be put in ________ in the fifth paragraph? A．20% B．15% C．10% 5．What can we learn from the survey results? A．Video calls are only for friends in other cities. B．All students prefer texting to other ways. C．Honesty is important in communication. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了班级对500名学生关于与朋友交流最喜欢的方式的调查结果，展现了不同交流方式的特点和适用情况，强调了不同方式适用于不同场景，且诚实是交流的关键。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“40% of students like texting because it’s quick and easy.”可知，40%的学生喜欢发短信是因为它快捷方便。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“Once my friend looked sad, and I gave him a hug right away—that’s hard to do over text!”可知，当朋友看起来悲伤时，给予一个拥抱，结合语境可推断“gave him a hug”意为“拥抱他”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“20% like video calls, especially to talk with friends from other cities. Peter’s cousin is in Chongqing. He said, ‘On weekends, we make a video call. It feels like we’re in the same room!’”可知，视频通话让彼得感觉和在重庆的表弟在同一房间，即视频通话帮助彼得和表弟保持亲密。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Last week, our class asked 500 students about their favourite ways to communicate with friends.”以及后文“40% of students like texting”“25% choose face-to-face talks”“20% like video calls”可知，总比例为100%，前面三种方式占比分别为40%、25%、20%，那么剩下喜欢打电话的比例为100%-40%-25%-20% =15%。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The survey teaches us: different ways work for different situations, but honesty is always the key!”可知，从调查结果中我们可以学到诚实在交流中很重要。故选C。 Are you an “I” person or an “E” person? People have talked about it a lot online these days. It comes from a popular personality test called MBTI. It tests personality in eight ways. Each way uses a letter to show the meaning. After the test, each person will get a four-letter result to show their personality. In all, there are sixteen kinds of personality in the test. Why do people want to take the MBTI test? Most people take the MBTI test for fun, but some don’t. Here are the survey results from three people by Life Week magazine. “People want to learn about themselves and others,” Guo Yongyu, an expert, told the magazine. “When they know themselves and others better, they can learn to be with others. That helps them feel more relaxed.” Gao Yanyi, a middle school student, thinks that the MBTI test can help her find friends with similar MBTI results to hers quickly. She adds, “But that should not be the only way to find friends. Sometimes it could make me lose possible good friends with different kinds of MBTI.” Ma Ruina, from Beijing No. 4 Middle School, took the test once. He doesn’t want to use it in his life again. It made him feel like it’s limiting (限制) how people can be, as if there were only 16 kinds of people in the world. “Everyone is different, and it’s not right to put people into simple groups,” he says. It can be sure that sixteen kinds of MBTI personality can never tell all the possibilities. I have to say, the personality test is just for fun. Everyone’s personality is different. Don’t let the test tell you who you are. 1．In how many ways does MBTI test each person’s personality? A．1. B．8. C．16. 2．What do you know from the survey results? A．Guo Yongyu advises people not to take the test. B．Gao Yanyi may use it to help find similar friends. C．Ma Ruina agrees to put people into the same groups. 3．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． 4．What does the writer think of MBTI? A．He thinks people can do it for fun. B．He expects more people to take it. C．He thinks it’s necessary and useful. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．16 Kinds of Personalities B．MBTI—A New Test for Students C．MBTI—Just for fun or truly useful? 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了MBTI性格测试，探讨了人们使用它的原因以及不同人对该测试的看法，最后作者提醒读者该测试仅用于娱乐，不应让它定义自己。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It tests personality in eight ways.”可知，MBTI通过8种方式测试性格。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Gao Yanyi, a middle school student, thinks that the MBTI test can help her find friends with similar MBTI results to hers quickly.”可知，高艳艺可能用MBTI寻找相似的朋友。故选B。 3．篇章结构题。文章第一段引入MBTI；第二段提出问题“为何做测试”；第三至五段展示三人观点；第六段作者总结看法。结构为：①引入/②提出问题/③④⑤分述/⑥总结。故选C。 4．观点态度题。根据最后一段中“I have to say, the personality test is just for fun.”可知，作者认为MBTI仅供娱乐。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。全文围绕MBTI测试是否仅用于娱乐还是真正有用展开讨论，因此“MBTI—Just for fun or truly useful?”最贴合文意。故选C。 Encyclopedias can give you facts and information about all kinds of subjects. There are different kinds of encyclopedias, such as encyclopedia of science, encyclopedia of music and so on. Do you know which encyclopedia the following two articles are from? Philippe Bizot is a famous Mime Master (哑剧大师) from France. He was born in 1967 and began learning mime when he was just eight years old. Since then, he has never stopped studying it. At the age of 20, he got the “International Paris Mime Prize”. In the past 30 years, he has given shows to people across the world. Bizot thinks living in a world without words makes people imagine. With no other things or conversations, Bizot gives the shows only by using his body, gestures and facial expressions (面部表情). Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can’t breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air. The blue whale is the world’s biggest animal. There are other sea animals too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other. Many other animals live near the sea. Seals and otters (水獭) love the sea. They swim and play there. They eat smaller fish and sea plants. 1．When did Philippe Bizot start to learn mime? A．When he was 8 years old in 1967. B．When he was 8 years old in 1975. C．When he was 20 years old in 1987. D．When he was 20 years old in 1985. 2．How does Philippe Bizot give his mime shows? A．By using body, gestures and facial expressions only. B．By using words, body and facial expressions together. C．By using conversations, gestures and body movements. D．By using tools, body gestures and simple conversations. 3．What fact about whales is mentioned in the passage? A．Whales are fish that can breathe under the water easily. B．Whales are not fish and need to come up for air. C．Whales are the smallest sea animals in the world now. D．Whales can’t swim well and live near the sea surface. 4．The third paragraph probably comes from the encyclopedia of ______ A．plants B．fish C．animals D．nature 5．What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? A．To advise readers to learn mime and protect sea animals in daily life. B．To introduce a famous mime master and some common sea animals to readers. C．To compare the differences between mime art and sea animal living habits. D．To explain the history of mime development and the evolution of sea animals. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文以百科全书中的两篇文章为例，第一篇介绍了法国著名哑剧大师Philippe Bizot的生平与艺术风格，第二篇介绍了海洋哺乳动物的生活习性。 1．细节理解题。根据“He was born in 1967 and began learning mime when he was just eight years old.”可知，他出生于1967年，8岁开始学习哑剧。1967+8=1975年，因此Philippe Bizot是1975年开始学习哑剧。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“With no other things or conversations, Bizot gives the shows only by using his body, gestures and facial expressions (面部表情).”可知，他只运用身体、手势和面部表情进行表演。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“For example, the whale is not a fish…But it comes up for air.”可知，鲸鱼不是鱼，它们需要浮出水面呼吸空气。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea?”以及“The blue whale is the world’s biggest animal.”、“One is called the dolphin.”和“Seals and otters (水獭) love the sea.”可知，这一段主要介绍生活在海洋里的动物，因此最可能出自关于动物的百科全书。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。文章开头提到百科全书可以提供各种主题的事实和信息，随后分别给出了两篇文章作为例子：一篇关于著名哑剧大师，一篇关于海洋动物。因此，作者的主要写作目的是向读者介绍这两篇具体的百科全书条目内容，即介绍一位哑剧大师和一些常见的海洋动物。故选B。 Sea turtles are amazing travelers. For over 100 million years, they have swum through Earth's oceans. These ancient reptiles (爬行动物) can grow up to 1.5 metres long and live for 80 years or more. Every year, female sea turtles return to the same beaches where they were born to lay eggs (产卵). They dig holes in the sand and lay around 100 eggs at a time. After two months, baby turtles break out of their shells and rush to the ocean. But this journey is dangerous —— many are eaten by birds or get lost because of bright lights from nearby buildings. Sadly, sea turtles face more problems today. Plastic pollution (塑料污染) is a big threat. Turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish (水母), their favourite food, and eating plastic can kill them.Also, fishing nets sometimes catch turtles by accident. Luckily, people are working to save them. In some countries, volunteers (志愿者) patrol (巡逻) beaches at night to protect nesting turtles. They also turn off beach lights to help baby turtles find the ocean. Many places have banned (禁止) plastic bags, and fishermen use special nets that let turtles run away. Scientists say that if we keep helping, sea turtles will go on their long journeys for many more years. These gentle animals remind us that we must care for our oceans. 1．How long can sea turtles live? A．Up to 50 years. B．80 years or more. C．Up to 100 years. D．Up to 150 years. 2．Why do baby turtles get lost? A．They are afraid of birds. B．The sand is too hot. C．Bright lights trick them. D．They can't swim well. 3．What do sea turtles often mistake for jellyfish? A．Fishing nets. B．Plastic bags. C．Sea plants. D．Sand holes. 4．What do volunteers do to help sea turtles? A．They clean the beaches every day. B．They carry baby turtles to the ocean. C．They turn off lights to guide baby turtles. D．They ask fishermen to give turtles food. 5．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To describe what sea turtles are like. B．To list all the dangers sea turtles face. C．To explain how people are saving sea turtles. D．To encourage people to help protect sea turtles and the oceans. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了海龟的习性、生存面临的威胁以及人们为保护海龟所采取的措施，以此呼吁大家保护海龟和海洋。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“These ancient reptiles can grow up to 1.5 metres long and live for 80 years or more.”可知，海龟可以活到80年甚至更久。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“many are eaten by birds or get lost because of bright lights from nearby buildings”可知，小海龟迷路是因为附近建筑物的强光干扰了它们。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, their favourite food.”可知，海龟会把塑料袋错当成水母。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“They also turn off beach lights to help baby turtles find the ocean.”可知，志愿者会关掉海滩的灯，帮助小海龟找到海洋。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“These gentle animals remind us that we must care for our oceans”以及全文内容可知，文章介绍海龟的处境和保护措施，最终是为了鼓励人们保护海龟和海洋。故选D。 Chinese Shaobing is one of the popular breads in China. It is easy to carry and can stay good for a long time. It has a history of over 2,000 years. Different places have their own shaobing—some have sesame seeds on top, and some have tasty fillings inside. Now it is on CNN’s list of the 50 best breads in the world. Let’s learn to make it. Ingredients: 2 cups of flour, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup of water, 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil Instructions: 1. Mix flour, eggs, salt, and water in a bowl. Stir well to make a soft dough. 2. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes. 3. Cut the dough into small pieces. Roll each piece into a thin round. 4. Brush a little vegetable oil on the small round dough, fold it, and roll again. 5. Add sesame seeds to the top and press lightly to make them stick. 6. Heat a pan at a low heat. Cook the dough until both sides turn golden. 7. Our delicious Shaobing is ready to eat! 1．When was Chinese Shaobing born? A．Exactly 2,000 years ago.B．More than 2,000 years ago. C．Less than 2,000 years ago. 2．Why is Shaobing popular in China? ①It is easy to carry. ②It has no fillings. ③It can stay good for long. A．①② B．②③ C．①③ 3．How long should the dough rest? A．For 10 minutes. B．For 20 minutes. C．For 30 minutes. 4．What do people put on top of the small round dough before heating a pan? A．Eggs. B．Sesame seeds. C．Vegetable oil. 5．According to the instructions, which is the right order of making Shaobing? A．⑥-③-④-⑦-①-②-⑤ B．⑥-③-④-⑦-②-①-⑤ C．⑥-③-⑦-④-①-②-⑤ 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国烧饼的特点、历史，以及制作烧饼所需的材料和具体步骤。 1．细节理解题。根据“It has a history of over 2,000 years.”可知，中国烧饼诞生于两千多年前，“over”表示“超过”，也就是“more than”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“It is easy to carry and can stay good for a long time.”可知，烧饼受欢迎是因为它便于携带且能保存很长时间，①③符合。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.”可知，面团应静置20分钟。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Add sesame seeds to the top and press lightly to make them stick.”可知，在加热平底锅之前，人们在小圆面团上面放芝麻。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Mix flour, eggs, salt, and water in a bowl. Stir well to make a soft dough.”可知，先把面粉、鸡蛋、盐和水混合搅拌成软面团，这是⑥的过程；根据“Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.”可知，让面团静置20分钟，这是③的过程；根据“Cut the dough into small pieces.”可知，把面团切成小块，即④；根据“Roll each piece into a thin round.”可知，把每一块擀成薄圆，即⑦；根据“Brush a little vegetable oil on the small round dough, fold-it, and roll again.”可知，在小圆面团上刷一点植物油，折叠起来，再擀一次，这是①的过程；根据“Heat a pan at a low heat. Cook the dough until both sides turn golden.”可知，用小火加热平底锅，把面团煎至两面金黄，即②；根据“Our delicious Shaobing is ready to eat!”可知，美味的烧饼做好了，即⑤。所以正确的顺序是⑥-③-④-⑦-①-②-⑤。故选A。 Tanghulu was once a simple and classic snack in China. This autumn, milk skin tanghulu has become a big hit. It mixes traditional tanghulu with milk skin, and it tastes delicious and looks nice for photos. On social media, many users share videos of this snack. Young people stand in line for hours to buy it in cities like Chengdu and Hangzhou. Most sticks cost 15 to 20 yuan, but one Shanghai shop sells them for 98 yuan each. Even so, people still want it, and some sellers sell thousands of sticks a day. Milk Skin TanghuluIngredients: your favourite fruits, milk skin, white sugar, dried yogurt, water Steps:◆ Step 1: Wash the fruits carefully. If using green grapes, cut them in halves, pick out the seeds and put some dried yogurt inside. For fruits like strawberries, dry them completely with kitchen paper after washing. ◆ Step 2: Put the prepared fruits onto sticks. ◆ Step 3: Mix sugar and water. Pour them into a pot. Boil the mixture at a high heat at first, then at a low heat. Cook until the mixture turns light brown. Then you can get freshly-made syrup. Do not stir while cooking. ◆ Step 4: Put the sticks with fruits into the syrup and turn them quickly to make sure the fruits are covered with syrup. ◆ Step 5: Stick the milk skin to the fruits while the syrup is hot. ◆ Step 6: Let tanghulu cool on oiled paper for about 10 minutes. Milk skin tanghulu is high in fat, sugar, and calories. Too much sugar can cause skin and other health problems. People with high blood sugar should stay away from it. Healthy people can enjoy it sometimes, but eating it too often is bad. We should enjoy it wisely. 1．Why is the snack popular? A．It’s creative and photo-friendly. B．It’s expensive and healthy. C．It’s easy to make at home. 2．What should we do with green grapes? A．Pick out the seeds. B．Cut them into pieces. C．Dry them with kitchen paper. 3．What are the ingredients for making “syrup” in Step 3? A．Grapes and strawberries. B．Dried yogurt. C．Sugar and water. 4．Which is the correct order for making milk skin tanghulu? a            b                c               d              e              f A．c-a-b-f-d-e B．c-a-b-d-f-e C．c-a-b-e-f-d 5．Who is the text for? A．Health experts. B．Fruit farmers. C．Snack lovers. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了今年秋天走红的新型中国街头小吃 —— 奶皮糖葫芦，包括它的流行原因、制作方法以及健康提示。 1．细节理解题。根据“It mixes traditional tanghulu with milk skin, and it tastes delicious and looks nice for photos.”可知，这款小吃流行是因为它结合了传统与创新，而且外形上镜，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据Step 1中“If using green grapes, cut them in halves, pick out the seeds...”可知，处理青葡萄时需要把籽去掉，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据Step 3中“Mix sugar and water. Pour them into a pot. Boil the mixture at a high heat at first...”可知，制作糖浆的原料是糖和水，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Step 1: Wash the fruits carefully….◆ Step 2: Put the prepared fruits onto sticks.◆ Step 3: Mix sugar and water…Then you can get freshly-made syrup…◆ Step 4: Put the sticks with fruits into the syrup…Step 5: Stick the milk skin to the fruits while the syrup is hot.◆ Step 6: Let tanghulu cool on oiled paper for about 10 minutes.”可知，制作步骤：洗水果并处理→穿串→熬糖浆→裹糖浆→贴奶皮→冷却定型。故选B。 5．推理判断题。全文围绕奶皮糖葫芦的流行和做法展开，目标读者是喜欢这类小吃的人群，故选 C。 Last summer, I got the chance to spend a month helping out in a hospital in Rwanda (卢旺达) with my parents. They work for a charity (慈善机构). I was interested in studying medicine in the future, so I decided to help in a hospital there for a month. I wanted to see if being a doctor was right for me. That month changed my life. Rwanda was very different from the UK. People there had difficult lives, but they were always kind and helped each other. They smiled a lot and shared food. I learned that we sometimes forget how lucky we are. In the hospital, my job was hard. I cleaned floors and changed beds every day. Sometimes, I talked to the patients and played games with them. I also asked the doctors about their work. They told me, “Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.” Their words made me want to be a doctor even more. Now, I have a clear dream. When I finish school, I want to join groups like the Red Cross (a group that helps sick people in many countries). I want to spend my life helping people who really need it. I can’t wait to get started! 阅读短文，选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the writer work in Rwanda? A．To join a charity group. B．To travel with her parents. C．To study local medicine skills. D．To discover her career (职业) interest. 2．What did the writer learn about life in Rwanda? A．People lived an easy life. B．People didn’t help each other. C．Doctors love their jobs. D．They didn’t have hospitals. 3．How did the writer feel about her job in Rwanda’s hospital? A．Bored and tired.B．Relaxed and easy. C．Tired and sad. D．Tired but hopeful. 4．Why did the doctors love their work? A．They got lots of money. B．They did simple work. C．It helped the community. D．They liked exciting work. 5．What lesson from Rwanda would the writer share? A．A holiday is a time to make memories. B．We are different, but we can be stronger together. C．Choose a job you love, and joy will follow. D．It’s never too old to learn. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者去年夏天跟随在慈善机构工作的父母在卢旺达一家医院帮忙一个月的经历与感受。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I was interested in studying medicine in the future, so I decided to help in a hospital there for a month. I wanted to see if being a doctor was right for me.”可知，作者去卢旺达的医院工作是为了探索自己的职业兴趣，看看当医生是否适合自己。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段医生所述“Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.”可知，医生认为他们的工作很累，但他们喜欢这份工作。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“In the hospital, my job was hard. I cleaned floors and changed beds every day.”及“Their words made me want to be a doctor even more.”可知，作者在卢旺达医院的工作很辛苦，但医生们的话让她备受鼓舞，更坚定了做医生的想法。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.”可知，医生热爱这份工作是因为可以帮助他们的社区。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“That month changed my life…”、倒数第二段“Their words made me want to be a doctor even more.”及最后一段“I want to spend my life helping people who really need it.”可知，作者在卢旺达帮助他人的过程中，明确了自己未来的人生方向和职业梦想，即“照亮别人的路，也能找到自己的路”，选项C“选择一份你喜欢的工作，快乐就会随之而来”与之相符。故选C。 After starting to work, I began to see society in a new way. Many jobs look easy, but they are actually very tiring. Take service workers for example. Milk tea shop employees (雇员) often stand for ten hours a day. They have to make drinks quickly and smile at every customer. Gold store workers need to wear nice makeup (妆容) and high heels (高跟鞋) all day. Their feet hurt a lot. In hotpot restaurants, waiters walk over 10, 000 steps every day. They carry heavy plates and work very fast. Other jobs are also not easy. Deliverymen (外卖员) ride bikes quickly to send food on time. Factory workers can’t use their phones or take long breaks. Office workers’ eyes get dry from looking at computer screens all day. Teachers talk a lot and need to take care of different students and their parents. Every worker plays an important part in society. Before I started working, I didn’t understand this. Now. I see the hard work behind everything. These workers make our lives better with their own efforts. We should respect them more. 1．How long do milk tea shop employees usually stand a day? A．8 hours. B．10 hours. C．12 hours. D．14 hours. 2．What do gold store workers need to wear? A．Uniforms. B．Glasses. C．High heels. D．Sports shoes. 3．Why do office workers’ eyes get dry? A．They read books. B．They watch TV. C．They look at screens. D．They drive cars. 4．What do deliverymen do quickly? A．Ride bikes. B．Eat food. C．Make drinks. D．Clean rooms. 5．What should we do to these workers? A．Laugh at them.B．Respect them. C．Ask for more. D．Overlook them. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了作者认为很多工作看似轻松实则累，并呼吁各行业工作者都应得到更多尊重。 1．细节理解题。根据“Milk tea shop employees (雇员) often stand for ten hours a day.”可知，奶茶店员工通常一天站10个小时。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Gold store workers need to wear nice makeup (妆容) and high heels (高跟鞋) all day.”可知，金店员工需要整天穿高跟鞋。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Office workers’ eyes get dry from looking at computer screens all day.”可知，办公室职员的眼睛因为整天看着电脑屏幕而变得干涩。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Deliverymen (外卖员) ride bikes quickly to send food on time.”可知，外卖员快速骑自行车按时送餐。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“We should respect them more.”可知，我们应该更加尊重这些工人。故选B。 Hi there! Can you help me? I’m doing a project at school. The title is “Will life be better in 2100?” What do you think? Thank you for your ideas!    Josh Comments a. Hi Josh! I think life will be great. People will live in “smart houses”. A central computer will control the temperature, the lights, everything! These houses will be ecological and use solar energy and recycled water. A “smart” mirror in the bathroom (that’s right, it’s a mirror with a computer!) will check your health. And guess what? Robots will cook and do the housework.     Maya b. I think life will be better in 2100. Pollution is a big problem today, but will be a bigger problem in 100 years. So people won’t use cars with petrol. They will drive in electric cars on underground roads. And there will be electric buses with computers for drivers! The best thing? People will be able to travel in time. Now that will be exciting!    Rosie c. Hi Josh. Life will be better in 2100—in space! People will live on the Moon and Mars in special cities. They will grow food and send it to the Earth in a huge spacecraft. Space stations will orbit the Earth and control the climate. There will also be holidays in space! How cool is that? Brandon d. Will life be different in 100 years? Yes, it will. Will life be better? No, it won’t! Climate change will cause floods and droughts. Rich people will live for a long time, maybe 200 years! But life won’t be easy for most people. They won’t have food and water.     Faith e. Well, Josh, the good news is... there won’t be any schools! Students will have lessons at home on their computers. They’ll be in contact with other students all over the world in a “virtual” classroom. The bad news is...teachers will still give us homework in the future!        Elliot 1．Josh’s project is mainly about ________. A．modern technology B．new inventions C．life in the future D．green lifestyle 2．The underlined word “ecological” is closest in meaning to ________. A．widely available B．environmentally friendly C．easily recognized D．completely controlled 3．________ thinks holidays in space are a good idea. A．Maya B．Rosie C．Brandon D．Elliot 4．Rosie thinks ________ will be exciting. A．a “smart” mirror B．time travelling C．space stations D．virtual classroom 5．________ students are quite sure that life will be better in 2100. A．2 B．3 C．4 D．5 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文讲述乔希就课题“2100年生活是否更美好”征集观点，五人分别从科技、环保、太空等方面给出不同看法。 1．细节理解题。根据“The title is ‘Will life be better in 2100?’”可知，乔希的课题主要是关于未来的生活，故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“use solar energy and recycled water”可知，这种房子使用太阳能和循环水，是环保的，因此“ecological”的意思最接近“环境友好的”，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“There will also be holidays in space! How cool is that? Brandon”可知，布兰登认为太空度假是个好主意，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“People will be able to travel in time. Now that will be exciting! Rosie”可知，罗西认为时间旅行会很令人兴奋，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据Maya、Brandon、Rosie的表述可知他们三人认为2100年的生活将会更美好，Faith认为不会，Elliot的表述中未明确表明生活是否更好，因此有3名学生明确认为生活将更美好，故选B。 In the future, the world is expected to become very different. With a growing population, there will be less living space for each person. Maybe all the countries will merge (合并) into one. People will even move to other planets, such as Mars, because the earth will be too crowded (拥挤的). Transportation will be much better. Flying cars will become common, making travel more efficient. Besides, all kinds of robots will appear everywhere in people’s lives. They will take over most people’s jobs. With the development (发展) of technology, people will have a more comfortable life. But at the same time, there may be a few problems. For example, people may become much lazier because robots will do most of the work. And if people don’t exercise often, they will get sick easily. In order to make the future better, we should try our best to take good care of the earth now. We should plant more trees, reduce waste, and save energy. We should also study hard and try to invent (发明) more useful and eco-friendly things. Only in this way can we have a bright future. Do you think so? What do you expect to happen in the future? I believe that with our hard work, people will enjoy a more beautiful future. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Robots will do all the things for people. B．There will be no countries in the future. C．There will be more space and fewer people. D．It will be more efficient for people to travel. 2．What does the third paragraph mainly talk about? A．The problems of the future. B．The development of technology. C．The health of people in the future. D．The ways to make the future better. 3．What is the theme of the text? A．Technology. B．Future. C．Health. D．Transportation. 4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future? A．Worried. B．Unsure. C．Positive. D．Excited. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了未来世界可能发生的变化，包括人口增长、科技进步带来的便利与潜在问题，以及如何通过努力创造更美好的未来。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Flying cars will become common, making travel more efficient.”可知，飞行汽车将变得普遍，使出行更高效。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。第三段首句“With the development (发展) of technology, people will have a more comfortable life.”提到技术进步带来舒适生活后，用“But”转折引出问题“But at the same time, there may be a few problems.”并举例，因此，全段核心是讨论未来潜在问题。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。本文主要探讨了未来世界可能发生的变化，包括人口增长、科技进步带来的便利与潜在问题，以及如何通过努力创造更美好的未来。B项“未来”最契合主题。故选B。 4．观点态度题。根据结尾“I believe that with our hard work, people will enjoy a more beautiful future.”可知，作者相信通过努力会有更美好的未来。因此，作者态度是积极的。故选C。 Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable feeling of being misunderstood. A girl, for example, sends a short message to her friend because she is busy, but the friend thinks she is angry. Or a mother asks her son to study harder out of care, yet the son believes she doesn’t trust him. A teacher may simply ask a student to hand in homework, but the student thinks that the teacher dislikes him. Misunderstandings like these can cause serious results. They may hurt friendships, create arguments in families, or make people not believe each other. When someone feels people are wrong about them, they may become sad, angry, or even stop expressing their true thoughts. In class, a student who is often misunderstood may stop asking questions or taking part in group work. What makes things worse is that misunderstandings often grow quietly, and people may not realize the problem until it becomes difficult to fix. One reason for misunderstandings is that people see the same situation differently. Our past experiences, feelings and worries all change how we hear words. Another reason is that we often make quick guesses without checking the facts. We think we already know what the other person means, so we stop listening. Sometimes, people keep their feelings inside because they are afraid of being laughed at. As a result, small problems turn into bigger ones. Facing these facts can be uncomfortable, but it is important if we want to build stronger relationships. Recognizing misunderstandings is the first step to change. When we slow down, listen carefully, and ask questions, we can better understand what others truly mean. Simple sentences like “Did you mean…” or “I feel this way when you say that” can open the door to real communication. Research shows that empathy can help stop many misunderstandings. This feeling for others helps us notice when people are sad or worried and makes us try to understand their feelings. These ways of listening, asking and caring help us think before reacting and give others a chance to explain themselves. The key to solving misunderstandings lies in kindness to ourselves and others. Everyone makes mistakes in communication. By creating an environment where people feel safe to speak, we can break down walls. When we understand that misunderstandings are a common part of life, it becomes easier to talk openly, fix relationships, and grow together. 1．Why does the writer use the examples in Paragraph 1? A．To stress that misunderstandings can cause problems. B．To answer why people send short messages to others. C．To compare different ways to communicate with others. D．To show that misunderstandings often happen in daily life. 2．What does the word “empathy” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．A way to start conversations. B．A study on misunderstandings. C．A feeling of understanding how others feel. D．A habit of asking questions when communicating. 3．Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with? A．Staying quiet is the way to stop arguments. B．Guessing quickly helps solve misunderstandings. C．Open communication helps stop many misunderstandings. D．Misunderstandings happen because people lie to each other. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the passage? A．To stop people to make communication mistakes. B．To advise readers how to express themselves clearly. C．To explain why misunderstandings are often difficult to fix. D．To tell people how to fix misunderstandings and communicate well. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了误解在日常生活中的常见性、危害与成因，并给出了识别和解决误解的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable feeling of being misunderstood. A girl, for example, sends a short message to her friend because she is busy, but the friend thinks she is angry. Or a mother asks her son to study harder out of care, yet the son believes she doesn’t trust him.”可知，作者列举女孩发消息、母亲督促学习等例子，是为了说明误解在日常生活中经常发生。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Research shows that empathy can help stop many misunderstandings. This feeling for others helps us notice when people are sad or worried and makes us try to understand their feelings.”可知，“empathy”能帮助减少误解，能让我们注意到别人的悲伤或担忧，并试图理解他们的感受，因此是一种理解他人感受的能力。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“When we slow down, listen carefully, and ask questions, we can better understand what others truly mean.”和“By creating an environment where people feel safe to speak, we can break down walls.”可推知，作者认为开放的沟通有助于避免很多误解。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了误解在日常生活中的常见性、危害与成因，并给出了识别和解决误解的方法，最终目的是告诉人们如何解决误解并实现良好沟通。故选D。 It is easy to tell someone good news, but what about bad news? Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset? The following ways might help. Say something good Try to start the conversation (对话) with something good so that what you say is not all bad. For example, “I know you play soccer very well, but we only need one teammate.” Or you may end the conversation with a promise (承诺). “I’m sure you will join us in the next game.” Prepare your listener for the news Use words to introduce what you are going to say, like “I am really sorry, but…” or “I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news.” This gives the listener time to prepare for what you will say. Try to give a reason People like to know why things go wrong. Try to explain (解释) the decision: if you have to cancel (取消) a trip with friends, can you explain why? Use a soft friendly voice If you are giving someone bad news, try to use a soft friendly voice to make you sound kind. Say things to show you understand, like “I’m really sorry. I know this must be disappointing.” 1．What can we know from the underlined sentence? A．Bad news is becoming less and less. B．We’d better not give bad news to others. C．Telling bad news to others is a little difficult. D．There’re few ways to tell someone bad news. 2．How will people usually feel when they hear bad news? A．Upset. B．Surprised. C．Disappointed. D．Afraid. 3．Which way does Ann use when she says “I believe you will be a member of our group soon.” to Peter? A．Try to give a reason. B．Say something good. C．Use a soft friendly voice. D．Prepare your listener for the news. 4．If you have to give Jack bad news, you had better ________. A．stay with him for a while B．invite him to a restaurant C．ask his good friend to do it D．make your voice soft and friendly 5．The writer writes the text to ________. A．share ways to give bad news B．show ways to start a conversation C．collect information on how to give bad news D．give suggestions on how to deal with bad news 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何以恰当的方式传达坏消息，减少对他人的负面影响。 1．推理判断题。根据“Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset?”可知，告知他人坏消息会使人难过，由此推知告诉他人坏消息是困难的。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset?”可知，人们听到坏消息会很难过。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“I believe you will be a member of our group soon.（我相信你很快就会成为我们小组的一员）”是一种积极的承诺，由此可知它属于第一种方式——说些好听的话。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“If you are giving someone bad news, try to use a soft friendly voice to make you sound kind.”可知，如果你得告诉Jack坏消息，你得让你的声音柔和友好。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset? The following ways might help.”以及通读全文可知，本文介绍了几种告知他人坏消息的方法。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $