Unit 1 Helping those in need 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册单元语法词汇题型知识点练习(沪教版2024)

Unit 1 Helping those in need 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：志愿服务 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 In Green Middle School, there is a special after-school club called the Pet Helpers Club. It was started by two 8th-grade students, Lily and Tom, last year. They both love animals and wanted to do something to help the homeless pets in their town. At first, only 5 students joined the club. They spent their after-school time making posters and asking people to adopt (收养) cats and dogs from the local animal shelter. Later, more students heard about the club and wanted to join. Now, there are over 60 members. Every weekend, they go to the shelter to play with the animals, feed them, and clean their cages. They also plan to hold some small fund-raising activities, like selling homemade cookies, to buy food and toys for the pets. Last month, the club did something big. They organized an Adopt-a-Pet Day in the town square. Many people came to the event. Some brought their kids to meet the cute animals, and others were ready to take a pet home. In just one day, 12 cats and dogs found their new families. Lily was very happy. “Seeing the animals go to loving homes is the best feeling in the world,” she said. Tom added, “We learn so much from this club. It’s not just about helping animals. It’s also about learning to work with others and taking responsibility.” The club plans to organize another Adopt-a-Pet Day next month. They hope more pets can find warm and happy homes. 1．Who started the Pet Helpers Club? A．Workers from the local animal shelter. B．Two 8th-grade students, Lily and Tom. C．Some teachers from Green Middle School. D．Parents of the students in Green Middle School. 2．What do club members do every weekend? A．Make posters to ask for pet food. B．Organize Adopt-a-Pet Day events. C．Sell homemade cookies in the town square. D．Play with, feed and clean cages for shelter pets. 3．What does Tom think is the value of joining the club? A．It helps him make a lot of money. B．It helps him meet more animal lovers. C．It helps him get better grades at school. D．It helps him learn teamwork and responsibility. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．How to Take Care of Pets B．How to Adopt Cats and Dogs C．A Special After-school Club D．A School Event: Adopt-a-Pet Day 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文讲述格林中学宠物救助俱乐部的成立、发展、日常活动与成果，体现学生的爱心与成长。 1．细节理解题。根据“It was started by two 8th-grade students, Lily and Tom, last year.”可知，这个俱乐部是由八年级的两名学生莉莉和汤姆创办的，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Every weekend, they go to the shelter to play with the animals, feed them, and clean their cages.”可知，俱乐部成员每周末都会去动物收容所，和动物玩耍、喂食并清理笼子，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“It’s not just about helping animals. It’s also about learning to work with others and taking responsibility.”可知，汤姆认为加入俱乐部不仅能帮助动物，还能学会团队合作和承担责任，故选D。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章围绕格林中学这个特殊的课后救助宠物俱乐部展开，介绍其相关情况，最佳标题为“A Special After-school Club”，故选C。 Many natural disasters happen suddenly, On 7 January 2025, an earthquake hit Dingri County in Xizang. The earthquake brought a lot of damage (损坏) and problems to the local area. However, China showed an amazing rescue speed. Just 10 minutes after the earthquake, rescue planes took off quickly. They carried things for rescue and doctors to the disaster area. It showed the high speed of a country to act in an emergency. 30 minutes after the earthquake, the rescue teams got to the earthquake’s most serious area. They began to look for people in the damaged buildings right away. Volunteers and local people also helped with the rescue work actively. Drones flew over the area to send food and provide help. Six hours after the earthquake, the electricity in the disaster area came back to normal. People could use lights again. On the same day, the internet service was almost back. The warm food not only made them full, but also made them feel better. Although the earthquake was very bad, the people of Dingri County still had hope. With the help from all over China, they worked together to build their homes and their lives again. The fast rescue worked in Dingri earthquake shows China’s strong power to face natural disasters. It also shows that the country cares a lot about people’s lives. 1．When did the earthquake hit Dingri County in Xizang? A．On 7 January, 2024. B．On 7 January, 2025. C．On 1 July, 2024. D．On 1 July, 2025. 2．What does the underlined word “provide” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Fix. B．Offer. C．Knock. D．Doubt. 3．Why were drones used in the rescue work? A．To look for people in damaged buildings. B．To carry doctors and rescue things. C．To send food and give help. D．To rebuild houses for local people. 4．Which of the following can we put “ ” in Paragraph 3? A．That night, people in the disaster area had hot meals. B．However, it was hard to save people in the area. C．As a result, more people came to help. D．On the next day, people could ask for help on the internet. 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe the great damage caused by the Dingri earthquake. B．To show how volunteers and locals helped in the rescue. C．To introduce the use of drones in disaster relief. D．To show China’s rapid rescue ability and care for people’s lives. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了2025年1月7日西藏定日县发生地震后，中国展现出的高效救援速度和以人为本的救灾行动。 1．细节理解题。根据“Many natural disasters happen suddenly, On 7 January 2025, an earthquake hit Dingri County in Xizang.”可知，地震发生在2025年1月7日。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Drones flew over the area to send food and provide help.”可知，是指无人机飞过该地区派送食物和提供帮助，provide表示“提供”，与offer同义。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Drones flew over the area to send food and provide help.”可知，使用无人机是为了派送食物和提供帮助。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“The warm food not only made them full, but also made them feel better.”可知，空处应是介绍为受灾区提供热食，选项A“那天晚上，灾区的人们吃上了热饭。”符合语境。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据“The fast rescue worked in Dingri earthquake shows China’s strong power to face natural disasters. It also shows that the country cares a lot about people’s lives.”可知，文章主旨是展示中国快速的救援能力和对人民生命的关怀。故选D。 Natalie Doan, a teenager in America, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach. Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. On October 29, 2012, the ocean turned extremely terrible. That night, Hurricane (飓风) Sandy hit the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. The next day, Natalie and her family found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and people were having the most difficult time, especially the elderly. To help others rebuild, teenagers climbed stairs to send water and food to elderly people trapped (困住) in powerless high buildings. Natalie was deeply moved by all these things and decided to do something. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says, “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page, matching people in need with people who wanted to offer help. Natalie posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick got a new collection. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball, and Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed things to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. She was later invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the streets are clear and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie says, “Because of everyone’s efforts in making a better home, Rockaway will be even stronger than before.” 1．When did the ocean turn extremely terrible? A．On October 29, 2021． B．On October 29, 2012． C．On November 29, 2012． D．On October 19, 2012． 2．What do the underlined words “in ruins” mean? A．Clean and tidy. B．The same as usual. C．In a mess. D．Better than before. 3．According to Paragraph 3, what was Natalie deeply moved by? A．The teenagers helping Rockaway rebuild. B．The volunteers working with other organizations. C．The volunteers donating money to survivors. D．Local teenagers sending water and food to elderly people. 4．How did Natalie help the people in need? A．She gave her toys to other kids. B．She built an information-sharing website. C．She called on the White House to help. D．She took care of the younger children. 5．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．Little people can make a big difference B．A friend in need is a friend indeed C．East or west, home is best D．Every coin has two sides 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了美国青少年Natalie Doan在飓风桑迪袭击她的家乡Rockaway后，通过创建网站帮助受灾群众重建家园的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“On October 29, 2012, the ocean turned extremely terrible.”可知，海洋变得极其可怕的时间是2012年10月29日。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“The next day, Natalie and her family found their neighborhood in ruins.”下文描述（许多朋友失去家园、老人陷入困境）可推断，“in ruins”意为“一片狼藉或混乱”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“teenagers climbed stairs…to elderly people trapped…Natalie was deeply moved by all these things”可知，Natalie被当地青少年为被困老人送食物和水的行为所感动。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“She created a website page…matching people in need with people who wanted to offer help”可知，她通过创建信息共享网站帮助有需要的人。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，全文围绕Natalie虽年幼但通过行动对社区产生重大影响展开，强调“小人物也能带来大改变”。故选A。 On the afternoon of November 26, 2025, a terrible fire started suddenly at Wang Fu Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong. The fire spread fast through seven buildings because of green mesh and scaffolding (防护网和脚手架) for repairs. Unluckily, the fire caused 128 deaths. The Hong Kong government officers acted at once to set up places for homeless people to live for a short time. Also, a team of firemen came but faced great difficulties because of awful heat and heavy smoke. Even if it was very hard, they still managed to save 55 people. Besides the local efforts, the Chinese mainland also took quick action. Guangdong Province sent a large number of things like medicine, water and food. The Red Cross Society of China raised 2 million yuan for Hong Kong. Mainland companies and organizations donated (捐赠) over HK$600 million in all. And 5 million yuan was from the All-China Women’s Federation. Also, many people from the mainland went to blood donation centers in Hong Kong to help. Some offered free online psychological counseling (心理咨询). A local person shared, “Social workers (社会福利工作者) came to check on my child. It gives us a warm feeling.” Heather Yin, a member of the Hong Kong Red Cross, said, “Although this disaster is a hard lesson in city safety, the great kindness from all sides is truly priceless. All the efforts between Hong Kong and the mainland show our deep connection.” 1．What is the reason for the fire to spread fast according to the passage? A．Not enough firemen at first. B．The hot and windy weather. C．A slow call for help by people. D．The green mesh and scaffolding. 2．How did people help after the fire? A．They only helped people in hospitals. B．They provided different forms of help. C．They just sent money, food and medicine. D．They built new houses for the local people. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Blood donation. B．Psychological counseling. C．Help of social workers. D．The Hong Kong Red Cross. 4．Why does Heather Yin talk about “the great kindness from all sides”? A．To show people helped each other. B．To describe how the fire was put out. C．To tell the importance of safety lessons. D．To thank the firemen for their hard work. 5．What is the structure of this article? (①—Paragraph 1, ②—Paragraph 2…) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了2025年香港大埔王福楼火灾致重大伤亡后，香港本地积极救援，中国大陆多形式大力支援，彰显深厚情谊的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“The fire spread fast through seven buildings because of green mesh and scaffolding (防护网和脚手架) for repairs.”可知，火灾因为用于维修的绿色防护网和脚手架而迅速蔓延。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The Hong Kong government officers acted at once to set up places for homeless people to live for a short time.”和“Guangdong Province sent a large number of things like medicine, water and food.”以及“many people from the mainland went to blood donation centers in Hong Kong to help. Some offered free online psychological counseling (心理咨询).”可知，火灾后人们提供了不同形式的帮助。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Social workers (社会福利工作者) came to check on my child. It gives us a warm feeling.”可知，社会福利工作者来检查我的孩子，这给了我们一种温暖的感觉，所以“it”指的是社会福利工作者的帮助。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Although this disaster is a hard lesson in city safety, the great kindness from all sides is truly priceless. All the efforts between Hong Kong and the mainland show our deep connection.”可知，Heather Yin提到“各方的巨大善意”是为了展示人们在灾难中互相帮助。故选A。 5．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第一段描述了火灾的发生和造成的严重后果；第二三四段讲述了人们在灾难中互相帮助；第五段是总结，强调了各方的善意和香港与大陆之间的深厚联系。故选C。 Last Saturday, six volunteers were busy racing on Sandy Beach. They hoped to pick up all the bottles before the tide (潮汐) came. Lila, a teenager with a red hat, ran east and got 50 bottles. Ben, her friend in a blue jacket, followed and found 5 fewer than Lila. “That’s 45!” Ben said with a smile. Mia, a lovely girl in a yellow dress, collected 35 bottles near the rocks. She looked at Ben’s bottles and said, “Ugh…I need 10 more to catch up!” Ben laughed, “Better hurry. The tide’s coming!” Mr. Gray, an old man who moved slowly, started with some bottles. His pet dog dropped 3 more into his bag, so he had 20 in total. “Thank you, my dear friend!” Twins Tim and Sam worked together. They got 10 bottles in all. Tim had 2 more than Sam, so Tim got 6 and Sam got 4. When the sun went down over the sea, they put all the bottles in big bags. Mia asked, “How many bottles did we clean today?” Lila added and shouted loudly, “We got 160!” The beach was clean, and the group walked home happily, leaving only soft footprints in the sand. 1．What did Lila do first? A．She smiled at Ben cheerfully. B．She ran east and got 50 bottles. C．She counted all the bottles. D．She worked with the twins. 2．Where did Mia get her bottles? A．Near the rocks.B．Next to Lila. C．In the sea. D．After Mr. Gray. 3．How many bottles did Mr. Gray have before his dog dropped three more in? A．13. B．17. C．20. D．23. 4．Who collected the most bottles in the group? A．Lila. B．Mia. C．Ben. D．Mr. Gray. 5．Why did the group hurry? A．They wanted to play with the pet dog. B．They had to go home early before sunset. C．They were eager to play a game together. D．They needed to finish before the tide came. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了六名志愿者在沙滩上捡拾瓶子的故事。他们争分夺秒地清理沙滩，最终在潮汐来临前完成了任务，并开心地回家了。 1．细节理解题。根据“Lila, a teenager with a red hat, ran east and got 50 bottles.”可知，Lila首先做的事情是向东跑并捡瓶子。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mia, a lovely girl in a yellow dress, collected 35 bottles near the rocks.”可知，Mia是在岩石附近捡的瓶子。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Mr. Gray...started with some bottles. His pet dog dropped 3 more into his bag, so he had 20 in total.”可知，Gray先生一开始有一些瓶子，他的宠物狗又往他的袋子里放了3个，因此他总共有20个瓶子。由此推知，Gray先生最初有：20-3=17个瓶子。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Lila...got 50 bottles.”、“Ben...found 5 fewer than Lila.”、“Mia...collected 35 bottles”、“Mr. Gray...had 20 in total.”以及“Twins...got 10 bottles in all.”可知，Lila捡了50个；Ben捡了45个；Mia捡了35个；Gray先生有20个；双胞胎共捡了10个。因此，Lila捡的最多。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“They hoped to pick up all the bottles before the tide (潮汐) came.”以及“Better hurry. The tide’s coming!”可知，他们赶时间是因为他们需要在涨潮前捡完沙滩上的瓶子。故选D。 根据文章内容选择最佳答案。 Voluntary work Dong Lili  39 minutes ago   I saw a notice for voluntary work at the children’s hospital, so my best friend and I offered to help. The children there all suffer from serious diseases like cancer. Some of them were very sad. We wanted to cheer them up with some fun activities. For example, we organized a painting competition to raise their spirits. I met a girl called Jin Ya. She wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home. However, she could not go there herself, so I went to the park and took some photos. Jin Ya used them for her painting. Wang Jie  yesterday   My mother and I met some children with no parents. The children were quiet and unhappy. We encouraged them to tell stories from their own life. This helps them express their feelings. One child said, “My friends don’t understand my pain. Sometimes I feel like I don’t belong anywhere.”   We spent time with a girl called Liu Yun. Her parents died in a car accident, so she is very lonely. She is really unhappy and needs someone to talk to. My mother and I will continue to visit Liu Yun in our spare time. Ding Ling  3 days ago   I volunteered to help disabled children. Some of them have difficulty moving around and taking part in social activities. I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy. I met a boy called Su Le. He lost his leg in an accident two months ago. Football is his favourite sport, and he was in low spirits because he could not play it any more. We can help children like Su Le feel more positive after an accident. I will continue to do voluntary work in the future. 1．Dong Lili went to the children’s hospital to ________. A．study medicine B．cheer up sick children C．visit her best friend D．take photos 2．Why did Dong Lili take photos of the park for Jin Ya? A．Because Jin Ya wanted to paint the park but couldn’t go there. B．Because Jin Ya lost her photos. C．Because the hospital organized a photo competition. D．Because Jin Ya was a photographer. 3．Wang Jie and his mother visited children who ________. A．were disabled B．had no parents C．were in hospital D．liked telling stories 4．What did Liu Yun experience? A．She lost her leg in an accident. B．Her parents died in a car accident. C．She had cancer. D．She was good at singing. 5．Why did Ding Ling teach disabled children to sing? A．Because singing is easy for them. B．Because music can bring them joy. C．Because they wanted to be singers. D．Because they were good at football. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。主要讲述了董丽丽、王杰和丁玲三位人物参与不同类型志愿工作的经历和感受。 1．细节理解题。根据“The children there all suffer from serious diseases like cancer. Some of them were very sad. We wanted to cheer them up with some fun activities.”可知，董丽丽去儿童医院是为了让生病的孩子们振作起来。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“She wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home. However, she could not go there herself, so I went to the park and took some photos.”可知，因为金雅想画公园但自己没法去那里，所以董丽丽为她拍了公园的照片。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“My mother and I met some children with no parents.”可知，王杰和妈妈看望的是没有父母的孩子。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Her parents died in a car accident, so she is very lonely.”可知，刘云的父母在一场车祸中去世了。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy.”可知，丁玲教残疾孩子唱歌是因为音乐能给他们带来快乐。故选B。 In the city of Zhengzhou, there is a hot pot restaurant called Shengyousheng. It is doing something very special. It gives jobs to people who are hearing-impaired—that means they can’t hear well or at all. The restaurant’s name includes (包括) the words “more” and “sound”. It shows its hope to bring more voices into the world. About half of the workers there have difficulty in hearing. A 31-year-old man, Deng Wei, works as the kitchen manager (经理). He makes about 4,000 yuan each month and says he enjoys working in a quiet and friendly place. Shengyousheng is a self-service hot pot restaurant. Customers choose their own food and make their own sauces (调味汁), so there’s not much need to talk. This makes it easy for hearing-impaired workers to do their jobs. To help with communication, the restaurant uses big posters on the walls. These posters show simple hand signs, like how to say “thank you” by placing (放) one hand near your chin (下巴) and moving it forward. There are also signs for “food”, “hello”, and “wait for a while”. Next to each picture, there are easy-to-read words, so customers can understand what the hand signs mean. Each table also has cards and pens. Customers can use them to write to the workers if needed. Shengyousheng is not only helping people with hearing problems find jobs, but also showing everyone that kindness (善良), patience (耐心), and respect are just as important as words. It’s a restaurant full of good food and big hearts. 1．What hope does the name “Shengyousheng” express for the restaurant? A．To sell more hotpot to customers. B．To bring more voices into the world. C．To make more money every month. D．To have more workers in the kitchen. 2．How much money does Deng Wei make in a year? A．About 4,000 yuan. B．About 24,000 yuan. C．About 40,000 yuan. D．About 48,000 yuan. 3．Why is it easy for hearing-impaired workers to work at “Shengyousheng”? A．People like to order food on their phones. B．It’s a self-service restaurant with little talking. C．There are few customers in the restaurant. D．The restaurant puts its food lists on big posters. 4．According to the text, which of the following is the hand sign for “thank you”? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文介绍郑州一家名为“盛有声”的火锅店，它雇佣听障人士，是自助餐厅并通过手语海报等方式沟通，传递善意与尊重。 1．细节理解题。根据“The restaurant’s name includes (包括) the words ‘more’ and ‘sound’. It shows its hope to bring more voices into the world.”可知，店名“盛有声”表达了餐厅希望为世界带来更多声音的愿望，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“He makes about 4,000 yuan each month”可知，邓伟每月收入约4000元，一年收入约为4000×12=48000元，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Shengyousheng is a self-service hot pot restaurant. Customers choose their own food and make their own sauces (调味汁), so there’s not much need to talk. This makes it easy for hearing-impaired workers to do their jobs.”可知，因为是自助餐厅，几乎不需要交谈，所以听障员工工作起来很轻松，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“These posters show simple hand signs, like how to say ‘thank you’ by placing (放) one hand near your chin (下巴) and moving it forward.”可知，“谢谢”的手语是将一只手放在下巴附近并向前移动，选项A符合描述，故选A。 Volunteering helps others, but it can also help you. If you’re upset about something that has happened—like a storm or other disasters—doing something about it can be a great way to cope with your feelings. Volunteering also lets you see your own life in new ways. Sometimes it’s easy to worry about things like grades or get angry because you don’t have the most expensive gym shoes or the newest computer game. Volunteering lets you spend some time focusing on others for a while. Lots of people and kids find that they really enjoy volunteering. Volunteer experiences often put you in a different environment and show you people and situations that you wouldn’t have come across in your life. For example, you might learn that just on the edge of your town are some kids who really need winter clothes. It is good to be able to meet a need like that. You’ll know that, thanks to you, some kids have warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. So whether it’s winter clothes, food for the hungry, or homes for unwanted pets, doing volunteer work means one very important thing—You make a difference in the world. So where do you start? 1．What should you do if someone is in trouble? A．Help him. B．Keep quiet. C．Go away quickly. D．Stay away from him. 2．Volunteering can make you ________ according to the passage. A．worry about your grades B．get angry and tired C．see your own life in new ways D．spend some time with your parents 3．What does the underlined word “unwanted” mean in the passage? A．讨厌的 B．空闲的 C．有害的 D．流浪的 4．The writer wrote the passage to ________. A．tell people what volunteer work is B．encourage people to do volunteer work C．tell people that many people enjoy volunteering D．encourage people to see their own life in new ways 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，阐述了志愿服务的多重好处，包括帮助人们疏解负面情绪、换个角度看待自己的生活、接触不同的环境与人群，以及通过切实行动为世界带来改变。 1．推理判断题。根据文章首句“Volunteering helps others, but it can also help you.”以及全文围绕志愿服务帮助他人、创造价值的核心内容可知，当他人陷入困境时，应该选择伸出援手。Help him符合文章倡导的志愿精神。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文中第二段首句“Volunteering also lets you see your own life in new ways.”可知，志愿服务能让你以全新的视角看待自己的生活。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在句“whether it’s winter clothes, food for the hungry, or homes for unwanted pets”可知，这句话列举了志愿服务的不同方向，给饥饿的人提供食物，给unwanted pets提供住所，结合语境推测，这类宠物是无人收留、被遗弃的，也就是“流浪的”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，文章详细介绍了志愿服务的各种好处，最后以“So where do you start?”结尾，意在引导读者参与志愿服务。作者的核心目的是鼓励人们参与志愿工作。故选B。 ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 When hiking in Scotland, I have, from time to time, come across remote stone buildings or bothies referencing the Mountain Bothies Association (or MBA) on the doors. They look very welcoming especially if the weather is coming in. Can I use them without permission? —David Dear David, The main aim of the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) is to keep simple shelters in faraway areas. These shelters are for anyone who loves wild and quiet places. Do you love such places? If you open the unlocked door of one of these buildings, you will find a shelter that keeps out the rain and wind. You can use it freely. There is no electricity or running water inside, but there is probably a fire or a small cooker. There may also be a few beds or simple platforms for sleeping. If you’re very lucky, someone might have left some coal or wood for you. If you’re even luckier, another hiker who wants to get out of the rain and sleep in a dry place tonight might still be there, tending a big fire and offering you a hot drink. There are more than 100 such shelters in Scotland, northern England and Wales. No two of them are the same. You don’t need to book a spot, and you don’t need to pay any money. You can just go there, and be ready to share the shelter with other people who come. Those shelters exist because MBA volunteers work very hard. You don’t have to pay, but you should tidy up after yourself—that’s like your “payment” for using the shelter. There are a few rules, also called “The Bothy Code”. All these rules are simple ways to show respect to the shelter, other visitors and the environment. They come from an agreement between the MBA and the people who own the land. You can find The Bothy Code on the MBA website or YouTube. Read it before you go. These bothies are very special to me. I have spent at least one night in every single one of them. They aren’t built fast to be bothies. Each one has a long history—its story started long before it became a shelter for hikers. They are part of our history. Next time you find an old house with a round mark on its door. Go into that house and talk to the strangers there. Now you’re part of those old stories. If you want to help make more stories, you can also be an MBA volunteer. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be someone who helps take care of a bothy. But for now, just start by opening the door of the bothy you find. Maybe you’ll start a whole new adventure! 1．How does the writer start the topic? A．By making a survey. B．By making a comparison. C．By listing a number. D．By asking a question. 2．What do people need to do when using the shelters? A．Book a spot in advance. B．Pay a small amount of money. C．Share with other visitors. D．Bring their own beds and coal. 3．What can we infer from the passage? A．People should keep the shelters clean. B．People should leave the food for others. C．People should tell stories to strangers. D．People should first be MBA volunteers. 4．In which section of a website can we read the passage? A．Environment. B．Travel. C．Literature. D．Fashion. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文介绍苏格兰山地避难所的使用规则、特点及意义，鼓励徒步者使用并遵守规范，也可参与志愿维护。 1．细节理解题。根据“Do you love such places?”可知，作者通过提问开启话题，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“You can just go there, and be ready to share the shelter with other people who come.”可知，使用避难所需要和其他访客共享，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“you should tidy up after yourself—that’s like your ‘payment’ for using the shelter”可知，人们应保持避难所整洁，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“When hiking in Scotland” “shelters for hikers”可知，文章与徒步旅行相关，可在旅行板块读到，故选B。 Miss Martha Meacham kept the little bakery on the corner. At forty, she had two false teeth and a sympathetic heart. She has two thousand dollars in the bank. Many people, who were not as good as Miss Martha, had married. A customer came in two or three times a week, and soon Miss Martha began to take an interest in him. He was a quiet, middle-aged man, wearing glasses and a brown beard. ① His clothes were always old and patched (缝补的). But he looked tidy and had very good manners. He always bought two loaves of stale (不新鲜的) bread. Fresh bread was five cents a loaf, while stale loaves were two for five. ② Once, while serving him, Miss Martha saw a red and brown mark on the customer’s fingers. ③ She was sure then that he was an artist and very poor. No doubt he lived in an attic (阁楼), where he painted pictures, ate stale bread and thought of the good things to eat in Miss Martha’s bakery. ④ Miss Martha’s heart was a sympathetic one. To check if she was right about his job, she took a painting from her room and put it behind the bread counter (柜台). No artist could fail to notice it. Two days later, the customer came in. “Two loaves of stale bread, if you please.” “You have here a fine picture, madam,” he said while she was packing the bread. “Yes?” said Miss Martha, pleased with her cleverness. “Do you think it is a good picture?” “The palace,” said the customer, “is not in good drawing. The perspective (透视画法) of it is not true. Goodbye, madam.” He took his bread, bowed and hurried out. Yes, he must be an artist. How gently and kindly his eyes shone behind his glasses! To be able to judge perspective at a quick look—and to live on stale bread! But talented people often have to go through difficulties before they succeed. What a thing it would be for art and perspective if genius were supported by two thousand dollars in the bank, a bakery and a sympathetic heart—But these were daydreams. Now, when he came, he would often chat for a while with Miss Martha. He kept on buying stale bread, never a cake, never a pie. She thought he began to look thinner and lost heart. She wanted to offer something good to him, but she was afraid of hurting him. She knew the pride of artists. (To be continued) 1．We can put the sentence “Never did he call for anything but stale bread.” in ________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 2．Why did Miss Martha put the painting behind the bread counter? A．To sell the painting to help the poor artist. B．To test whether the customer was an artist. C．To show her personal art collection and taste. D．To decorate the shop and attract more customers. 3．Miss Martha had a “sympathetic” heart means she was kind to someone ________. A．who had a problem B．who made mistakes C．who achieved success D．who laughed at others 4．What might happen later according to the last sentence of the story? A．Miss Martha would offer the man stale bread for free. B．Miss Martha would lend some of her money to the man. C．Miss Martha would secretly add something to the stale bread. D．Miss Martha would give him fresh bread instead of stale one. 5．How does the writer mainly develop the story? A．By describing the setting in great detail. B．By showing scenes between two locations. C．By using long dialogues between characters. D．By exploring Miss Martha’s thoughts and feelings. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了在一家街角小店的老板Miss Martha Meacham，她一直认为有一位顾客是艺术家，所以想尽办法去帮助他。 1．推理判断题。“Never did he call for anything but stale bread.”表示“除了不新鲜的面包，他什么也不要”，需插入描述顾客购买习惯的段落。原文第二段末尾提到顾客总买两条不新鲜面包，且②处后文进一步说明价格差异，插入此处可强调他仅买廉价面包的习惯。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“To check if she was right about his job, she took a painting from her room and put it behind the bread counter (柜台).”可知，Martha挂画的目的是“验证她对他职业的猜测是否属实”，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。“sympathetic”指Martha对处于困境者的同情。文中她因顾客的贫穷和才华产生怜悯，选项A“对有困难的人善良”最贴切。故选A。 4．推理判断题。结尾提到Martha想帮助他但怕伤害其自尊，结合“艺术家的骄傲”，暗示她可能通过隐蔽方式提供帮助，选项C“玛莎小姐会偷偷地往不新鲜的面包里加些东西”符合，故选C。 5．细节理解题。故事通过大量内心描写（如Martha对顾客身份的猜测、同情和幻想）推动情节，选项D“通过Martha的想法和感受展开”符合。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Helping those in need 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：志愿服务 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 In Green Middle School, there is a special after-school club called the Pet Helpers Club. It was started by two 8th-grade students, Lily and Tom, last year. They both love animals and wanted to do something to help the homeless pets in their town. At first, only 5 students joined the club. They spent their after-school time making posters and asking people to adopt (收养) cats and dogs from the local animal shelter. Later, more students heard about the club and wanted to join. Now, there are over 60 members. Every weekend, they go to the shelter to play with the animals, feed them, and clean their cages. They also plan to hold some small fund-raising activities, like selling homemade cookies, to buy food and toys for the pets. Last month, the club did something big. They organized an Adopt-a-Pet Day in the town square. Many people came to the event. Some brought their kids to meet the cute animals, and others were ready to take a pet home. In just one day, 12 cats and dogs found their new families. Lily was very happy. “Seeing the animals go to loving homes is the best feeling in the world,” she said. Tom added, “We learn so much from this club. It’s not just about helping animals. It’s also about learning to work with others and taking responsibility.” The club plans to organize another Adopt-a-Pet Day next month. They hope more pets can find warm and happy homes. 1．Who started the Pet Helpers Club? A．Workers from the local animal shelter. B．Two 8th-grade students, Lily and Tom. C．Some teachers from Green Middle School. D．Parents of the students in Green Middle School. 2．What do club members do every weekend? A．Make posters to ask for pet food. B．Organize Adopt-a-Pet Day events. C．Sell homemade cookies in the town square. D．Play with, feed and clean cages for shelter pets. 3．What does Tom think is the value of joining the club? A．It helps him make a lot of money. B．It helps him meet more animal lovers. C．It helps him get better grades at school. D．It helps him learn teamwork and responsibility. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．How to Take Care of Pets B．How to Adopt Cats and Dogs C．A Special After-school Club D．A School Event: Adopt-a-Pet Day Many natural disasters happen suddenly, On 7 January 2025, an earthquake hit Dingri County in Xizang. The earthquake brought a lot of damage (损坏) and problems to the local area. However, China showed an amazing rescue speed. Just 10 minutes after the earthquake, rescue planes took off quickly. They carried things for rescue and doctors to the disaster area. It showed the high speed of a country to act in an emergency. 30 minutes after the earthquake, the rescue teams got to the earthquake’s most serious area. They began to look for people in the damaged buildings right away. Volunteers and local people also helped with the rescue work actively. Drones flew over the area to send food and provide help. Six hours after the earthquake, the electricity in the disaster area came back to normal. People could use lights again. On the same day, the internet service was almost back. The warm food not only made them full, but also made them feel better. Although the earthquake was very bad, the people of Dingri County still had hope. With the help from all over China, they worked together to build their homes and their lives again. The fast rescue worked in Dingri earthquake shows China’s strong power to face natural disasters. It also shows that the country cares a lot about people’s lives. 1．When did the earthquake hit Dingri County in Xizang? A．On 7 January, 2024. B．On 7 January, 2025. C．On 1 July, 2024. D．On 1 July, 2025. 2．What does the underlined word “provide” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Fix. B．Offer. C．Knock. D．Doubt. 3．Why were drones used in the rescue work? A．To look for people in damaged buildings. B．To carry doctors and rescue things. C．To send food and give help. D．To rebuild houses for local people. 4．Which of the following can we put “ ” in Paragraph 3? A．That night, people in the disaster area had hot meals. B．However, it was hard to save people in the area. C．As a result, more people came to help. D．On the next day, people could ask for help on the internet. 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe the great damage caused by the Dingri earthquake. B．To show how volunteers and locals helped in the rescue. C．To introduce the use of drones in disaster relief. D．To show China’s rapid rescue ability and care for people’s lives. Natalie Doan, a teenager in America, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach. Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. On October 29, 2012, the ocean turned extremely terrible. That night, Hurricane (飓风) Sandy hit the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. The next day, Natalie and her family found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and people were having the most difficult time, especially the elderly. To help others rebuild, teenagers climbed stairs to send water and food to elderly people trapped (困住) in powerless high buildings. Natalie was deeply moved by all these things and decided to do something. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says, “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page, matching people in need with people who wanted to offer help. Natalie posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick got a new collection. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball, and Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed things to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. She was later invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the streets are clear and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie says, “Because of everyone’s efforts in making a better home, Rockaway will be even stronger than before.” 1．When did the ocean turn extremely terrible? A．On October 29, 2021． B．On October 29, 2012． C．On November 29, 2012． D．On October 19, 2012． 2．What do the underlined words “in ruins” mean? A．Clean and tidy. B．The same as usual. C．In a mess. D．Better than before. 3．According to Paragraph 3, what was Natalie deeply moved by? A．The teenagers helping Rockaway rebuild. B．The volunteers working with other organizations. C．The volunteers donating money to survivors. D．Local teenagers sending water and food to elderly people. 4．How did Natalie help the people in need? A．She gave her toys to other kids. B．She built an information-sharing website. C．She called on the White House to help. D．She took care of the younger children. 5．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．Little people can make a big difference B．A friend in need is a friend indeed C．East or west, home is best D．Every coin has two sides On the afternoon of November 26, 2025, a terrible fire started suddenly at Wang Fu Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong. The fire spread fast through seven buildings because of green mesh and scaffolding (防护网和脚手架) for repairs. Unluckily, the fire caused 128 deaths. The Hong Kong government officers acted at once to set up places for homeless people to live for a short time. Also, a team of firemen came but faced great difficulties because of awful heat and heavy smoke. Even if it was very hard, they still managed to save 55 people. Besides the local efforts, the Chinese mainland also took quick action. Guangdong Province sent a large number of things like medicine, water and food. The Red Cross Society of China raised 2 million yuan for Hong Kong. Mainland companies and organizations donated (捐赠) over HK$600 million in all. And 5 million yuan was from the All-China Women’s Federation. Also, many people from the mainland went to blood donation centers in Hong Kong to help. Some offered free online psychological counseling (心理咨询). A local person shared, “Social workers (社会福利工作者) came to check on my child. It gives us a warm feeling.” Heather Yin, a member of the Hong Kong Red Cross, said, “Although this disaster is a hard lesson in city safety, the great kindness from all sides is truly priceless. All the efforts between Hong Kong and the mainland show our deep connection.” 1．What is the reason for the fire to spread fast according to the passage? A．Not enough firemen at first. B．The hot and windy weather. C．A slow call for help by people. D．The green mesh and scaffolding. 2．How did people help after the fire? A．They only helped people in hospitals. B．They provided different forms of help. C．They just sent money, food and medicine. D．They built new houses for the local people. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Blood donation. B．Psychological counseling. C．Help of social workers. D．The Hong Kong Red Cross. 4．Why does Heather Yin talk about “the great kindness from all sides”? A．To show people helped each other. B．To describe how the fire was put out. C．To tell the importance of safety lessons. D．To thank the firemen for their hard work. 5．What is the structure of this article? (①—Paragraph 1, ②—Paragraph 2…) A． B． C． D． Last Saturday, six volunteers were busy racing on Sandy Beach. They hoped to pick up all the bottles before the tide (潮汐) came. Lila, a teenager with a red hat, ran east and got 50 bottles. Ben, her friend in a blue jacket, followed and found 5 fewer than Lila. “That’s 45!” Ben said with a smile. Mia, a lovely girl in a yellow dress, collected 35 bottles near the rocks. She looked at Ben’s bottles and said, “Ugh…I need 10 more to catch up!” Ben laughed, “Better hurry. The tide’s coming!” Mr. Gray, an old man who moved slowly, started with some bottles. His pet dog dropped 3 more into his bag, so he had 20 in total. “Thank you, my dear friend!” Twins Tim and Sam worked together. They got 10 bottles in all. Tim had 2 more than Sam, so Tim got 6 and Sam got 4. When the sun went down over the sea, they put all the bottles in big bags. Mia asked, “How many bottles did we clean today?” Lila added and shouted loudly, “We got 160!” The beach was clean, and the group walked home happily, leaving only soft footprints in the sand. 1．What did Lila do first? A．She smiled at Ben cheerfully. B．She ran east and got 50 bottles. C．She counted all the bottles. D．She worked with the twins. 2．Where did Mia get her bottles? A．Near the rocks.B．Next to Lila. C．In the sea. D．After Mr. Gray. 3．How many bottles did Mr. Gray have before his dog dropped three more in? A．13. B．17. C．20. D．23. 4．Who collected the most bottles in the group? A．Lila. B．Mia. C．Ben. D．Mr. Gray. 5．Why did the group hurry? A．They wanted to play with the pet dog. B．They had to go home early before sunset. C．They were eager to play a game together. D．They needed to finish before the tide came. 根据文章内容选择最佳答案。 Voluntary work Dong Lili  39 minutes ago   I saw a notice for voluntary work at the children’s hospital, so my best friend and I offered to help. The children there all suffer from serious diseases like cancer. Some of them were very sad. We wanted to cheer them up with some fun activities. For example, we organized a painting competition to raise their spirits. I met a girl called Jin Ya. She wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home. However, she could not go there herself, so I went to the park and took some photos. Jin Ya used them for her painting. Wang Jie  yesterday   My mother and I met some children with no parents. The children were quiet and unhappy. We encouraged them to tell stories from their own life. This helps them express their feelings. One child said, “My friends don’t understand my pain. Sometimes I feel like I don’t belong anywhere.”   We spent time with a girl called Liu Yun. Her parents died in a car accident, so she is very lonely. She is really unhappy and needs someone to talk to. My mother and I will continue to visit Liu Yun in our spare time. Ding Ling  3 days ago   I volunteered to help disabled children. Some of them have difficulty moving around and taking part in social activities. I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy. I met a boy called Su Le. He lost his leg in an accident two months ago. Football is his favourite sport, and he was in low spirits because he could not play it any more. We can help children like Su Le feel more positive after an accident. I will continue to do voluntary work in the future. 1．Dong Lili went to the children’s hospital to ________. A．study medicine B．cheer up sick children C．visit her best friend D．take photos 2．Why did Dong Lili take photos of the park for Jin Ya? A．Because Jin Ya wanted to paint the park but couldn’t go there. B．Because Jin Ya lost her photos. C．Because the hospital organized a photo competition. D．Because Jin Ya was a photographer. 3．Wang Jie and his mother visited children who ________. A．were disabled B．had no parents C．were in hospital D．liked telling stories 4．What did Liu Yun experience? A．She lost her leg in an accident. B．Her parents died in a car accident. C．She had cancer. D．She was good at singing. 5．Why did Ding Ling teach disabled children to sing? A．Because singing is easy for them. B．Because music can bring them joy. C．Because they wanted to be singers. D．Because they were good at football. In the city of Zhengzhou, there is a hot pot restaurant called Shengyousheng. It is doing something very special. It gives jobs to people who are hearing-impaired—that means they can’t hear well or at all. The restaurant’s name includes (包括) the words “more” and “sound”. It shows its hope to bring more voices into the world. About half of the workers there have difficulty in hearing. A 31-year-old man, Deng Wei, works as the kitchen manager (经理). He makes about 4,000 yuan each month and says he enjoys working in a quiet and friendly place. Shengyousheng is a self-service hot pot restaurant. Customers choose their own food and make their own sauces (调味汁), so there’s not much need to talk. This makes it easy for hearing-impaired workers to do their jobs. To help with communication, the restaurant uses big posters on the walls. These posters show simple hand signs, like how to say “thank you” by placing (放) one hand near your chin (下巴) and moving it forward. There are also signs for “food”, “hello”, and “wait for a while”. Next to each picture, there are easy-to-read words, so customers can understand what the hand signs mean. Each table also has cards and pens. Customers can use them to write to the workers if needed. Shengyousheng is not only helping people with hearing problems find jobs, but also showing everyone that kindness (善良), patience (耐心), and respect are just as important as words. It’s a restaurant full of good food and big hearts. 1．What hope does the name “Shengyousheng” express for the restaurant? A．To sell more hotpot to customers. B．To bring more voices into the world. C．To make more money every month. D．To have more workers in the kitchen. 2．How much money does Deng Wei make in a year? A．About 4,000 yuan. B．About 24,000 yuan. C．About 40,000 yuan. D．About 48,000 yuan. 3．Why is it easy for hearing-impaired workers to work at “Shengyousheng”? A．People like to order food on their phones. B．It’s a self-service restaurant with little talking. C．There are few customers in the restaurant. D．The restaurant puts its food lists on big posters. 4．According to the text, which of the following is the hand sign for “thank you”? A． B． C． D． Volunteering helps others, but it can also help you. If you’re upset about something that has happened—like a storm or other disasters—doing something about it can be a great way to cope with your feelings. Volunteering also lets you see your own life in new ways. Sometimes it’s easy to worry about things like grades or get angry because you don’t have the most expensive gym shoes or the newest computer game. Volunteering lets you spend some time focusing on others for a while. Lots of people and kids find that they really enjoy volunteering. Volunteer experiences often put you in a different environment and show you people and situations that you wouldn’t have come across in your life. For example, you might learn that just on the edge of your town are some kids who really need winter clothes. It is good to be able to meet a need like that. You’ll know that, thanks to you, some kids have warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. So whether it’s winter clothes, food for the hungry, or homes for unwanted pets, doing volunteer work means one very important thing—You make a difference in the world. So where do you start? 1．What should you do if someone is in trouble? A．Help him. B．Keep quiet. C．Go away quickly. D．Stay away from him. 2．Volunteering can make you ________ according to the passage. A．worry about your grades B．get angry and tired C．see your own life in new ways D．spend some time with your parents 3．What does the underlined word “unwanted” mean in the passage? A．讨厌的 B．空闲的 C．有害的 D．流浪的 4．The writer wrote the passage to ________. A．tell people what volunteer work is B．encourage people to do volunteer work C．tell people that many people enjoy volunteering D．encourage people to see their own life in new ways ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 When hiking in Scotland, I have, from time to time, come across remote stone buildings or bothies referencing the Mountain Bothies Association (or MBA) on the doors. They look very welcoming especially if the weather is coming in. Can I use them without permission? —David Dear David, The main aim of the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) is to keep simple shelters in faraway areas. These shelters are for anyone who loves wild and quiet places. Do you love such places? If you open the unlocked door of one of these buildings, you will find a shelter that keeps out the rain and wind. You can use it freely. There is no electricity or running water inside, but there is probably a fire or a small cooker. There may also be a few beds or simple platforms for sleeping. If you’re very lucky, someone might have left some coal or wood for you. If you’re even luckier, another hiker who wants to get out of the rain and sleep in a dry place tonight might still be there, tending a big fire and offering you a hot drink. There are more than 100 such shelters in Scotland, northern England and Wales. No two of them are the same. You don’t need to book a spot, and you don’t need to pay any money. You can just go there, and be ready to share the shelter with other people who come. Those shelters exist because MBA volunteers work very hard. You don’t have to pay, but you should tidy up after yourself—that’s like your “payment” for using the shelter. There are a few rules, also called “The Bothy Code”. All these rules are simple ways to show respect to the shelter, other visitors and the environment. They come from an agreement between the MBA and the people who own the land. You can find The Bothy Code on the MBA website or YouTube. Read it before you go. These bothies are very special to me. I have spent at least one night in every single one of them. They aren’t built fast to be bothies. Each one has a long history—its story started long before it became a shelter for hikers. They are part of our history. Next time you find an old house with a round mark on its door. Go into that house and talk to the strangers there. Now you’re part of those old stories. If you want to help make more stories, you can also be an MBA volunteer. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be someone who helps take care of a bothy. But for now, just start by opening the door of the bothy you find. Maybe you’ll start a whole new adventure! 1．How does the writer start the topic? A．By making a survey. B．By making a comparison. C．By listing a number. D．By asking a question. 2．What do people need to do when using the shelters? A．Book a spot in advance. B．Pay a small amount of money. C．Share with other visitors. D．Bring their own beds and coal. 3．What can we infer from the passage? A．People should keep the shelters clean. B．People should leave the food for others. C．People should tell stories to strangers. D．People should first be MBA volunteers. 4．In which section of a website can we read the passage? A．Environment. B．Travel. C．Literature. D．Fashion. Miss Martha Meacham kept the little bakery on the corner. At forty, she had two false teeth and a sympathetic heart. She has two thousand dollars in the bank. Many people, who were not as good as Miss Martha, had married. A customer came in two or three times a week, and soon Miss Martha began to take an interest in him. He was a quiet, middle-aged man, wearing glasses and a brown beard. ① His clothes were always old and patched (缝补的). But he looked tidy and had very good manners. He always bought two loaves of stale (不新鲜的) bread. Fresh bread was five cents a loaf, while stale loaves were two for five. ② Once, while serving him, Miss Martha saw a red and brown mark on the customer’s fingers. ③ She was sure then that he was an artist and very poor. No doubt he lived in an attic (阁楼), where he painted pictures, ate stale bread and thought of the good things to eat in Miss Martha’s bakery. ④ Miss Martha’s heart was a sympathetic one. To check if she was right about his job, she took a painting from her room and put it behind the bread counter (柜台). No artist could fail to notice it. Two days later, the customer came in. “Two loaves of stale bread, if you please.” “You have here a fine picture, madam,” he said while she was packing the bread. “Yes?” said Miss Martha, pleased with her cleverness. “Do you think it is a good picture?” “The palace,” said the customer, “is not in good drawing. The perspective (透视画法) of it is not true. Goodbye, madam.” He took his bread, bowed and hurried out. Yes, he must be an artist. How gently and kindly his eyes shone behind his glasses! To be able to judge perspective at a quick look—and to live on stale bread! But talented people often have to go through difficulties before they succeed. What a thing it would be for art and perspective if genius were supported by two thousand dollars in the bank, a bakery and a sympathetic heart—But these were daydreams. Now, when he came, he would often chat for a while with Miss Martha. He kept on buying stale bread, never a cake, never a pie. She thought he began to look thinner and lost heart. She wanted to offer something good to him, but she was afraid of hurting him. She knew the pride of artists. (To be continued) 1．We can put the sentence “Never did he call for anything but stale bread.” in ________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 2．Why did Miss Martha put the painting behind the bread counter? A．To sell the painting to help the poor artist. B．To test whether the customer was an artist. C．To show her personal art collection and taste. D．To decorate the shop and attract more customers. 3．Miss Martha had a “sympathetic” heart means she was kind to someone ________. A．who had a problem B．who made mistakes C．who achieved success D．who laughed at others 4．What might happen later according to the last sentence of the story? A．Miss Martha would offer the man stale bread for free. B．Miss Martha would lend some of her money to the man. C．Miss Martha would secretly add something to the stale bread. D．Miss Martha would give him fresh bread instead of stale one. 5．How does the writer mainly develop the story? A．By describing the setting in great detail. B．By showing scenes between two locations. C．By using long dialogues between characters. D．By exploring Miss Martha’s thoughts and feelings. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $