Unit5 Nature’s Temper（话题阅读精练）英语新教材人教版八年级下册

Unit 5 Nature’s Temper话题阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 267 惊蛰，是一年中的第三个节气。它大约从3月6日开始，到3月20日结束。为什么它很特别呢？以下是关于它的五件趣事！ Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 165 本文走进一段温暖又充满智慧的人生旅程，看看“春夏秋冬”如何悄悄描绘我们的成长与变化！ 实战演练 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 150 本文以一场飞机事故的故事告诉我们：生命很短暂，并且充满了意外，站起来去帮助那些需要帮助的人。 Passage2 完形填空 记叙文 180 本文讲述了Becky因为学业压力不得不看医生的故事。 Passage3 阅读理解 记叙文 250 本文主要介绍了暴风雨来临时Green一家人正在做的事情 Passage4 阅读理解 记叙文 239 短文讲述了辛西娅不小心碰掉冰淇淋，弄脏一个妇女的衬衫被敲诈，反被同伴玛莎揭穿的故事，表现了玛莎的聪明才智和助人为乐。 时文阅读 Passage1 Nature’s Alarm Rings: It’s Awakening of Insects! 大自然的闹钟响了：原来是惊蛰到了！ Awakening of Insects, or Jīngzhé, is the third solar term of the year. It starts around March 6 and ends around March 20. Why is it special? Here are five interesting things about it! Spring Thunder Cracks the Sky During this time, the first loud thunder of spring often rolls across the sky. There’s an old saying: If you hear thunder before Awakening of Insects begins, the weather might be a bit strange that year! Time for Spring Farming For farmers, Awakening of Insects means busy days are here! The weather gets warmer, and there’s plenty of sunshine—perfect conditions for planting crops. A Ritual for the White Tiger People believe a mythical white tiger can bring trouble. To stay safe, there’s a tradition of “feeding” it during this solar term. How? They draw a white tiger on paper, then put pig’s blood and meat on its mouth. The idea is: if the tiger is full, it won’t bother people! Great Time for Fishing As nature wakes up, fish become more active too! They swim from deep water to shallow areas to find food, meet partners, and have baby fish. That makes Awakening of Insects an excellent time for fishing. Eat More Pears! With warmer days, people often feel dry and thirsty, which can lead to colds or coughs. Pears are sweet, juicy, and refreshing. They help moisturize your throat and lungs, keeping coughs away. So, remember to enjoy some pears during this time! 翻译：惊蛰，是每年的第三个节气。它大约从 3 月 6 日开始，到 3 月 20 日结束。它有什么特别之处呢？这里有五件有趣的事！ 春雷惊响 此时，春季的第一声响雷常常划破长空。有句老话说：如果在惊蛰节气之前就听到雷声，那一年天气可能会有点反常！ 春耕时节到 对于农民来说，惊蛰意味着忙碌的日子开始啦！天气变暖，阳光充足，正是播种庄稼的好时机。 祭祀白虎 人们相信神话中的白虎会带来麻烦。为了平安，这个节气里有个“喂食”白虎的传统。怎么做呢？人们把白虎画在纸上，然后在它的嘴上抹上猪血和猪肉。意思是：如果老虎吃饱了，就不会来打扰人们了！ 钓鱼好时机 随着万物复苏，鱼儿也变得活跃起来！它们从深水游到浅水区寻找食物、结交伴侣、繁衍小鱼。这使得惊蛰成了钓鱼的绝佳时期。 记得吃梨哦！ 天气渐暖，人们常常感到口干舌燥，这容易引发感冒或咳嗽。梨子清甜多汁，能帮助滋润喉咙和肺部，预防咳嗽。所以，记得在这个时节多吃点梨子！ 【长难句分析】 1. If you hear thunder before Awakening of Insects begins, the weather might be a bit strange that year! 句型分析：这是If引导的条件状语从句+主句（含情态动词might）。从句If you hear thunder...提出一个假设条件，主句the weather might be...说明这一条件可能导致的结果，情态动词might表示推测语气，使表达更委婉。 2. As nature wakes up, fish become more active too! 句型分析：这是As引导的时间状语从句+主句。从句As nature wakes up说明主句动作发生的时间背景，意为“随着……”，主句fish become more active描述伴随发生的变化。too用作副词，放在句末，轻松地添加了补充信息。 【重难词汇梳理】 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 thunder /ˈθʌn.dər/ n. 雷；雷声 mythical /ˈmɪθ.ɪ.kəl/ adj. 神话的；虚构的 crops /krɒps/ n. 庄稼；农作物 shallow /ˈʃæl.əʊ/ adj. 浅的 moisturize /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər.aɪz/ v. 给……增加水分；trouble /ˈtrʌb.əl/ n. 麻烦；烦恼 3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 【读后练习】 Ⅰ. Complete the mind map with the information from the text. Ⅱ. Choose the right answer. 1. How does the author present the information about this solar term? A. By comparing it with modern holidays. B. By listing its different interesting aspects. C. By telling a long historical story. D. By giving mainly personal opinions. 2. When does the Awakening of Insects period typically begin? A. Close to the end of February. B. Around the start of March. C. In the middle of April. D. At the beginning of May. 3. What is suggested about hearing thunder very early? A. It promises a great harvest. B. It might indicate unusual weather. C. It means winter will return soon. D. It is a sign of good luck. 4. According to the text, what fruit is recommended to eat during this time? A. Apples. B. Oranges. C. Pears. D. Bananas. 5. Where is this text most likely from? A. A personal letter about family traditions. B. A website explaining cultural practices. C. A novel set in ancient China. D. A scientific report on climate change. Ⅲ. Complete the summary of the text. The Awakening of Insects is the third solar term, typically beginning in early March. It signals a time when spring thunder is commonly 1.________, with folklore suggesting early thunder may predict unusual weather. For agriculture, this period marks the start of the main 2.________ season due to warmer conditions. A unique tradition involves creating an image of a creature from folklore and placing offerings of meat on it to 3.________ misfortune. In nature, it becomes a favorable time for 4.________ fish as they move to shallower waters. To maintain health in the changing climate, it is customary to consume pears to relieve throat 5.________. Passage2 Life’s Four Seasons: A Journey from Spring to Winter 人生如四季：从春到冬的旅程 Life is like the four seasons. When I was a child, it was spring. I played every day, went to school, and learned many new things. Like a little flower, I grew taller and stronger. Some days were sunny and fun; other days felt cloudy and sad—but that’s life! In my twenties, summer arrived. I got a good job, got married, and became a parent. Life was busy but happy. I worked hard every day, and soon I found a few white hairs! Time flew by so fast. Then came autumn. My child grew up, went to university, and became an engineer. Our house became quiet. I walked more slowly and finally stopped working. But autumn was still beautiful—like trees with golden leaves and sweet fruit. I had more time to enjoy life. Now winter is here. I’m older and not as strong as before. The days are short and cold. But I know each day is precious. I’ll keep smiling and enjoy every moment! 翻译：人生就像四季。小时候，我的生命正值春天：每天玩耍、上学，学习许多新知识。我像一朵小花，一天天长高、变强壮。有些日子阳光明媚、充满欢乐；有些日子却阴云密布、略带忧伤——但这就是生活！ 二十多岁时，夏天来了。我找到了一份好工作，结婚成家，当上了父母。生活忙碌却幸福。每天辛勤工作，不知不觉间，头上已冒出几根白发！时光飞逝，转眼即过。 随后，秋天悄然来临。孩子长大成人，上了大学，后来成了一名工程师。家里渐渐安静下来。我走路也慢了，最终退休了。但秋天依然美丽——就像金黄的树叶和香甜的果实。我有了更多时间，去细细品味生活。 如今，冬天已经到来。我年纪大了，也不如从前健壮。白天变短，天气转寒。但我知道，每一天都弥足珍贵。我会继续微笑，珍惜并享受当下的每一刻！ 【长难句分析】 1. I had more time to enjoy life. to enjoy life：动词不定式短语，修饰“time”，说明“时间”的用途。 “have time to do sth.”是初中核心固定搭配； 动词不定式（to enjoy）作后置定语，修饰抽象名词（time, chance, way 等）。 【重难词汇梳理】 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡə(r)/ adj. (比较级) 更强壮的 engineer /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ n. 工程师 university /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ n. 大学 precious /ˈpreʃəs/ adj. 宝贵的；珍贵的 enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ v. 享受；喜爱 quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ adj. 安静的 arrive /əˈraɪv/ v. 到达；来临 moment /ˈməʊment/ n. 时刻；瞬间 【读后练习】 Ⅰ. Complete the mind map with the information from the text. Ⅱ. Choose the right answer. 1.What does “spring” stand for in the writer’s life? A. Childhood Being a student C. Old age D. Working years 2. Why does the writer say autumn is “beautiful”? A. Because the weather is cool B. Because he can rest and enjoy life C. Because his child comes home often D. Because he loves eating fruit 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. We should hurry through life quickly B. Each season of life has its own beauty. C. Winter is the most important time. D. Life is full of hard work only. 4. What’s the best title for this passage? A. A Year in Nature B. My Happy Family C. The Four Seasons of Life D. How to Grow Old 5. What does the writer feel about winter? A. Angry and worried B. Sad and lonely C. Peaceful and thankful D. Excited and nervous Ⅲ. Complete the summary of the text. Life is like the four seasons. In spring, I was a child. I played every day, went to school, and learned many new things. I grew taller and stronger, just like a little flower. Some days were sunny; 1.________were sad—but that’s life! In my twenties, summer came. I got a good job, 2.________ (marry), and became a parent. Life was busy but happy. I worked hard every day, and soon found some white hairs! Time 3.________ (fly) by so fast. Then autumn arrived. My child went to university and became 4.________ engineer. Our house became quiet. I walked more slowly and finally stopped 5.________ (work). But autumn was still beautiful—with golden leaves and sweet fruit. I had more time 6.________ (enjoy) life. Now winter is here. I’m older and not as strong 7.________ before. The days are short and cold. But I know each day is precious. I’ll keep smiling and enjoy every moment! Life teaches us to value 8.________ we have. Even in winter, there is beauty. That’s why I feel 9.________ (thank) for every season. After all, life isn’t about how long it lasts, but how well we live 10.________. 实战演练 Passage1 On June 18th, 1947, a plane was flying from Calcutta to New York, but one of its engines (发动机) stopped working. All the people in the plane were 1 . A 25-year-old pilot went out to 2 the passengers. He told a woman it was going to be okay. 3 he was telling her this, the engine was on fire. He 4 that every person on the plane might be about to die. Fourteen people, 5 him, died as soon as the plane crashed heavily into the desert (沙漠). Then he went into the fallen plane, found and 6 the survivors (幸存者). Morning 7 , but the rescue (援救) did not. The pilot asked the survivors to find the useful things. Then one of them found a radio. 8 , the twenty-two survivors were all saved. This story wants to tell us that life is 9 and full of accidents, so get up and help others in need. When the pilot saw his helpless (无助的) 10 , he did it, so most of them were still alive. 1．A．afraid B．angry C．excited D．happy 2．A．kill B．help C．pick D．send 3．A．Until B．Unless C．If D．While 4．A．forgot B．realized C．decided D．argued 5．A．against B．without C．from D．with 6．A．saved B．refused C．left D．noticed 7．A．waited B．raised C．passed D．arrived 8．A．Unluckily B．Suddenly C．Slowly D．Finally 9．A．short B．long C．easy D．lonely 10．A．agents B．passengers C．neighbors D．drivers Passage2 The school is a place where students learn, make friends and grow. But for 1 school can be far from these things. Here is Becky’s story at her middle school. Through her first year in middle school, she had to do a lot of work because her parents 2 her to be a top student. 3 there was so much pressure (压力) for her to do well in all her exams and keep improving. 4 , when she went into Grade 9, her worries became greater. It was becoming more and more 5 for her to stay focused (专注的). She started seeing the school doctor. However, a big problem 6 . She had to leave lessons to see the doctor. Every time she left, her 7 would ask, “Where are you going?” She couldn’t talk to many people about her feelings. Becky got some advice from an expert. “Deep breaths, Becky,” she thought to herself when she got 8 . And also, she learned to give herself a small gift when she made a little progress (进步). If you’re a teenager who often feels 9 about schoolwork, do something to help yourself. 10 that schoolwork is important, but your mental (精神的) health comes first. 1．A．anyone B．anything C．something D．someone 2．A．expected B．helped C．chose D．invited 3．A．If B．But C．Or D．Until 4．A．Firstly B．Unluckily C．Luckily D．Probably 5．A．necessary B．dangerous C．difficult D．important 6．A．appeared B．solved C．deleted D．prepared 7．A．parents B．guests C．students D．classmates 8．A．worried B．angry C．careless D．poor 9．A．good B．upset C．surprised D．excited 10．A．Trust B．Think C．Remember D．Experience Passage3 There are some special events that happen every year, and people often remember them. Last Children’s Day, there was a terrible rainstorm in Mr. Green’s city, the Greens are discussing what they were doing at the time of the rainstorm. Frank: I was playing video games on my smartphone when it suddenly got very dark, and the lights went out. Soon, it began to rain hard, I heard my mother shouting, “Don’t cry, my son.I’m coming soon.” Mrs.Green: At that time, I was making dumplings with my daughter, Alice, I heard my son crying, so I ran to help him. Mr.Green: I listened to the weather report two days before the rainstorm. It said there would be a rainstorm in the following days, but I never imagined it would come so suddenly. I was writing a report on the computer when it came. I quickly stood up and walked around to see if everything was okay. I worried that other families might be in trouble, so I went to help them. Alice: I often help my mother do the dishes, but I was helping her with some cooking when it began to rain hard that day. I wanted to go out and see what happened, but my mother told me to go to my bedroom. 1．How did Frank feel when the rainstorm came? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Scared. D．Tired. 2．When did Mr.Green listen to the weather report? A．On April 30. B．On May 30. C．On June 1. D．On June 3. 3．What was Alice doing at that time? A．She was making dumplings. B．She was playing video games. C．She was writing a report. D．She was doing her homework. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．Frank ran to his mom for help when the rainstorm came. B．Mrs.Green was busy closing the door before the rainstorm came. C．Mr.Green was surprised when the rainstorm came. D．Alice might come to her dad after it got dark. 5．What’s the theme (主题) of the passage? A．Communication. B．Accidents. C．Housework. D．Past experiences. Passage4 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。 Cynthia and her friends were walking in the mall. “Look, Cynthia! Your favorite singer is in Forever 21,” said Martha. When Cynthia was turning around, she knocked an ice-cream out of a woman’s hand. 1 That made the woman upset. Cynthia said sorry and started taking the ice-cream off the woman’s shirt. The woman was even more upset. “Don’t touch me!” she said. Cynthia said sorry again. “ 2 ” the woman said. Cynthia’s friends started laughing. They thought it was funny that she was making a big deal out of the situation. “Can’t you just put the shirt in the washing machine? 3 ” asked Martha. “The stain (污迹) is not going off.” the woman said. “It’s all right, Martha. I’ll just pay for it,” Cynthia said. 4 “It is $147,” she said. Cynthia reached into her wallet. “Cynthia, this woman is clearly lying to you,” Martha said. 5 She asked for proof (证据). The woman could not give it to her and then walked away. Cynthia was thankful for Martha’s help. A．Why does she have to pay for your shirt? B．Cynthia thought Martha was probably right! C．What was worse, it dropped onto the woman’s shirt. D．Cynthia asked the woman how much the shirt was. E．You have to pay for this shirt and the ice-cream! F．However, Cynthia didn’t believe Martha. 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 5 Nature’s Temper话题阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 267 惊蛰，是一年中的第三个节气。它大约从3月6日开始，到3月20日结束。为什么它很特别呢？以下是关于它的五件趣事！ Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 165 本文走进一段温暖又充满智慧的人生旅程，看看“春夏秋冬”如何悄悄描绘我们的成长与变化！ 实战演练 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 150 本文以一场飞机事故的故事告诉我们：生命很短暂，并且充满了意外，站起来去帮助那些需要帮助的人。 Passage2 完形填空 记叙文 180 本文讲述了Becky因为学业压力不得不看医生的故事。 Passage3 阅读理解 记叙文 250 本文主要介绍了暴风雨来临时Green一家人正在做的事情 Passage4 阅读理解 记叙文 239 短文讲述了辛西娅不小心碰掉冰淇淋，弄脏一个妇女的衬衫被敲诈，反被同伴玛莎揭穿的故事，表现了玛莎的聪明才智和助人为乐。 时文阅读 Passage1 Nature’s Alarm Rings: It’s Awakening of Insects! 大自然的闹钟响了：原来是惊蛰到了！ Awakening of Insects, or Jīngzhé, is the third solar term of the year. It starts around March 6 and ends around March 20. Why is it special? Here are five interesting things about it! Spring Thunder Cracks the Sky During this time, the first loud thunder of spring often rolls across the sky. There’s an old saying: If you hear thunder before Awakening of Insects begins, the weather might be a bit strange that year! Time for Spring Farming For farmers, Awakening of Insects means busy days are here! The weather gets warmer, and there’s plenty of sunshine—perfect conditions for planting crops. A Ritual for the White Tiger People believe a mythical white tiger can bring trouble. To stay safe, there’s a tradition of “feeding” it during this solar term. How? They draw a white tiger on paper, then put pig’s blood and meat on its mouth. The idea is: if the tiger is full, it won’t bother people! Great Time for Fishing As nature wakes up, fish become more active too! They swim from deep water to shallow areas to find food, meet partners, and have baby fish. That makes Awakening of Insects an excellent time for fishing. Eat More Pears! With warmer days, people often feel dry and thirsty, which can lead to colds or coughs. Pears are sweet, juicy, and refreshing. They help moisturize your throat and lungs, keeping coughs away. So, remember to enjoy some pears during this time! 翻译：惊蛰，是每年的第三个节气。它大约从 3 月 6 日开始，到 3 月 20 日结束。它有什么特别之处呢？这里有五件有趣的事！ 春雷惊响 此时，春季的第一声响雷常常划破长空。有句老话说：如果在惊蛰节气之前就听到雷声，那一年天气可能会有点反常！ 春耕时节到 对于农民来说，惊蛰意味着忙碌的日子开始啦！天气变暖，阳光充足，正是播种庄稼的好时机。 祭祀白虎 人们相信神话中的白虎会带来麻烦。为了平安，这个节气里有个“喂食”白虎的传统。怎么做呢？人们把白虎画在纸上，然后在它的嘴上抹上猪血和猪肉。意思是：如果老虎吃饱了，就不会来打扰人们了！ 钓鱼好时机 随着万物复苏，鱼儿也变得活跃起来！它们从深水游到浅水区寻找食物、结交伴侣、繁衍小鱼。这使得惊蛰成了钓鱼的绝佳时期。 记得吃梨哦！ 天气渐暖，人们常常感到口干舌燥，这容易引发感冒或咳嗽。梨子清甜多汁，能帮助滋润喉咙和肺部，预防咳嗽。所以，记得在这个时节多吃点梨子！ 【长难句分析】 1. If you hear thunder before Awakening of Insects begins, the weather might be a bit strange that year! 句型分析：这是If引导的条件状语从句+主句（含情态动词might）。从句If you hear thunder...提出一个假设条件，主句the weather might be...说明这一条件可能导致的结果，情态动词might表示推测语气，使表达更委婉。 2. As nature wakes up, fish become more active too! 句型分析：这是As引导的时间状语从句+主句。从句As nature wakes up说明主句动作发生的时间背景，意为“随着……”，主句fish become more active描述伴随发生的变化。too用作副词，放在句末，轻松地添加了补充信息。 【重难词汇梳理】 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 thunder /ˈθʌn.dər/ n. 雷；雷声 mythical /ˈmɪθ.ɪ.kəl/ adj. 神话的；虚构的 crops /krɒps/ n. 庄稼；农作物 shallow /ˈʃæl.əʊ/ adj. 浅的 moisturize /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər.aɪz/ v. 给……增加水分；trouble /ˈtrʌb.əl/ n. 麻烦；烦恼 3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 【读后练习】 Ⅰ. Complete the mind map with the information from the text. Ⅱ. Choose the right answer. 1. How does the author present the information about this solar term? A. By comparing it with modern holidays. B. By listing its different interesting aspects. C. By telling a long historical story. D. By giving mainly personal opinions. 2. When does the Awakening of Insects period typically begin? A. Close to the end of February. B. Around the start of March. C. In the middle of April. D. At the beginning of May. 3. What is suggested about hearing thunder very early? A. It promises a great harvest. B. It might indicate unusual weather. C. It means winter will return soon. D. It is a sign of good luck. 4. According to the text, what fruit is recommended to eat during this time? A. Apples. B. Oranges. C. Pears. D. Bananas. 5. Where is this text most likely from? A. A personal letter about family traditions. B. A website explaining cultural practices. C. A novel set in ancient China. D. A scientific report on climate change. Ⅲ. Complete the summary of the text. The Awakening of Insects is the third solar term, typically beginning in early March. It signals a time when spring thunder is commonly 1.________, with folklore suggesting early thunder may predict unusual weather. For agriculture, this period marks the start of the main 2.________ season due to warmer conditions. A unique tradition involves creating an image of a creature from folklore and placing offerings of meat on it to 3.________ misfortune. In nature, it becomes a favorable time for 4.________ fish as they move to shallower waters. To maintain health in the changing climate, it is customary to consume pears to relieve throat 5.________. 答案 Ⅰ. Complete the mind map with the information from the text. 1. thunder 2. busy 3. feed 4. active 5. coughs Ⅱ. Choose the right answer. 1. 答案：B 讲解：本题是综合理解题，考查对作者组织信息方式的把握。整篇文章结构非常清晰，采用了“总-分”结构：先总起介绍节气，然后分五个方面（即五个“interesting things”）进行说明。选项B“By listing its different interesting aspects.”（通过列出它不同的有趣方面）准确地描述了这一方法。文章没有进行古今对比（A），没有讲述一个长篇历史故事（C），也没有主要提供个人观点（D），而是以事实性介绍为主。故选B。 2. 答案：B 讲解：本题是细节获取题，考查惊蛰节气开始的具体时间。原文明确提到“It starts around March 6”，即“它大约在3月6日开始”。选项B“Around the start of March”（三月初左右）是对此信息的准确转述。选项A、C、D的时间点均与原文不符。故选B。 3. 答案：B 讲解：本题是细节理解题，需要基于文中一句谚语进行推断。原文提到：“If you hear thunder before Awakening of Insects begins, the weather might be a bit strange that year!”（如果你在惊蛰开始前听到雷声，那年的天气可能会有点奇怪！）。选项B“It might indicate unusual weather.”（它可能预示着不寻常的天气）是对“the weather might be a bit strange”的恰当转述。其他选项的内容文中均未暗示。故选B。 4. 答案：C 讲解：本题是细节获取题，考查文中推荐的具体水果。文章最后一部分标题和小结都明确指向“Eat More Pears!”（多吃梨！），并在段落中详细解释了原因。选项C正确。其他水果在文中未作为推荐被提及。故选C。 5. 答案：B 讲解：本题是推断题，考查对文章体裁和出处的判断。文章以客观介绍的方式，向读者系统说明了一个中国传统节气（惊蛰）的多方面信息，包括现象、农事、习俗和养生。语言平实，具有知识普及性。因此，它最有可能出自一个解释文化习俗的网站（选项B）。选项A（个人信件）、C（小说）、D（科学报告）的文体特征与本文明显不符。故选B。 Ⅲ. Complete the summary of the text. 1. heard 2. planting 3. prevent 4. catching 5. dryness Passage2 Life’s Four Seasons: A Journey from Spring to Winter 人生如四季：从春到冬的旅程 Life is like the four seasons. When I was a child, it was spring. I played every day, went to school, and learned many new things. Like a little flower, I grew taller and stronger. Some days were sunny and fun; other days felt cloudy and sad—but that’s life! In my twenties, summer arrived. I got a good job, got married, and became a parent. Life was busy but happy. I worked hard every day, and soon I found a few white hairs! Time flew by so fast. Then came autumn. My child grew up, went to university, and became an engineer. Our house became quiet. I walked more slowly and finally stopped working. But autumn was still beautiful—like trees with golden leaves and sweet fruit. I had more time to enjoy life. Now winter is here. I’m older and not as strong as before. The days are short and cold. But I know each day is precious. I’ll keep smiling and enjoy every moment! 翻译：人生就像四季。小时候，我的生命正值春天：每天玩耍、上学，学习许多新知识。我像一朵小花，一天天长高、变强壮。有些日子阳光明媚、充满欢乐；有些日子却阴云密布、略带忧伤——但这就是生活！ 二十多岁时，夏天来了。我找到了一份好工作，结婚成家，当上了父母。生活忙碌却幸福。每天辛勤工作，不知不觉间，头上已冒出几根白发！时光飞逝，转眼即过。 随后，秋天悄然来临。孩子长大成人，上了大学，后来成了一名工程师。家里渐渐安静下来。我走路也慢了，最终退休了。但秋天依然美丽——就像金黄的树叶和香甜的果实。我有了更多时间，去细细品味生活。 如今，冬天已经到来。我年纪大了，也不如从前健壮。白天变短，天气转寒。但我知道，每一天都弥足珍贵。我会继续微笑，珍惜并享受当下的每一刻！ 【长难句分析】 1. I had more time to enjoy life. to enjoy life：动词不定式短语，修饰“time”，说明“时间”的用途。 “have time to do sth.”是初中核心固定搭配； 动词不定式（to enjoy）作后置定语，修饰抽象名词（time, chance, way 等）。 【重难词汇梳理】 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡə(r)/ adj. (比较级) 更强壮的 engineer /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ n. 工程师 university /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ n. 大学 precious /ˈpreʃəs/ adj. 宝贵的；珍贵的 enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ v. 享受；喜爱 quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ adj. 安静的 arrive /əˈraɪv/ v. 到达；来临 moment /ˈməʊment/ n. 时刻；瞬间 【读后练习】 Ⅰ. Complete the mind map with the information from the text. Ⅱ. Choose the right answer. 1.What does “spring” stand for in the writer’s life? A. Childhood Being a student C. Old age D. Working years 2. Why does the writer say autumn is “beautiful”? A. Because the weather is cool B. Because he can rest and enjoy life C. Because his child comes home often D. Because he loves eating fruit 3. What can we learn from the passage? A. We should hurry through life quickly B. Each season of life has its own beauty. C. Winter is the most important time. D. Life is full of hard work only. 4. What’s the best title for this passage? A. A Year in Nature B. My Happy Family C. The Four Seasons of Life D. How to Grow Old 5. What does the writer feel about winter? A. Angry and worried B. Sad and lonely C. Peaceful and thankful D. Excited and nervous Ⅲ. Complete the summary of the text. Life is like the four seasons. In spring, I was a child. I played every day, went to school, and learned many new things. I grew taller and stronger, just like a little flower. Some days were sunny; 1.________were sad—but that’s life! In my twenties, summer came. I got a good job, 2.________ (marry), and became a parent. Life was busy but happy. I worked hard every day, and soon found some white hairs! Time 3.________ (fly) by so fast. Then autumn arrived. My child went to university and became 4.________ engineer. Our house became quiet. I walked more slowly and finally stopped 5.________ (work). But autumn was still beautiful—with golden leaves and sweet fruit. I had more time 6.________ (enjoy) life. Now winter is here. I’m older and not as strong 7.________ before. The days are short and cold. But I know each day is precious. I’ll keep smiling and enjoy every moment! Life teaches us to value 8.________ we have. Even in winter, there is beauty. That’s why I feel 9.________ (thank) for every season. After all, life isn’t about how long it lasts, but how well we live 10.________. 【答案】 Ⅰ. Complete the mind map with the information from the text. 1. flower 2. Summer 3. happy 4. life 5. Old Ⅱ. Choose the right answer. 1. 细节理解题。根据文章第1段“When I was a child, it was spring.”（当我还是个孩子时，那是春天。）可推知，“spring”代表作者的童年时期。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据文章第3段“But autumn was still beautiful—like trees with golden leaves and sweet fruit. I had more time to enjoy life.”（但秋天依然美丽……我有更多时间享受生活。）可知，作者认为秋天美，是因为他能休息并享受生活。故选B。 3. 主旨大意题。全文通过四季比喻人生各阶段，并强调每个阶段都有其价值：春天成长、夏天奋斗、秋天收获与宁静、冬天珍惜余晖。最后一句“I’ll keep smiling and enjoy every moment!”体现积极人生态度。因此核心启示是“人生的每个阶段都有其独特的美”。故选B。 4. 最佳标题题。文章通篇围绕“Life is like the four seasons”展开，用四季象征人生历程，结构清晰，主题鲜明。“The Four Seasons of Life”准确概括全文核心比喻。故选C。 5. 观点态度题。根据文章末段“But I know each day is precious. I’ll keep smiling and enjoy every moment!”（但我知道每一天都很珍贵。我会继续微笑，享受每一刻！）可推知，作者对老年（winter）持平和、感恩的态度。故选C。 Ⅲ. Complete the summary of the text. 1.others（代词：不定代词，与“some”呼应） 2.got married（动词时态：一般过去时，固定搭配） 3.flew（动词时态：过去式） 4.an（冠词：engineer 以元音音素开头） 5.working（非谓语动词：stop doing 表“停止做某事”） 6.to enjoy（非谓语动词：have time to do） 7.as（连词：not as...as... 结构） 8.what（连词：宾语从句，引导“we have”的内容） 9.thankful（形容词：feel thankful 情感表达） 10.it（代词：指代 life，避免重复）实战演练 Passage1 On June 18th, 1947, a plane was flying from Calcutta to New York, but one of its engines (发动机) stopped working. All the people in the plane were 1 . A 25-year-old pilot went out to 2 the passengers. He told a woman it was going to be okay. 3 he was telling her this, the engine was on fire. He 4 that every person on the plane might be about to die. Fourteen people, 5 him, died as soon as the plane crashed heavily into the desert (沙漠). Then he went into the fallen plane, found and 6 the survivors (幸存者). Morning 7 , but the rescue (援救) did not. The pilot asked the survivors to find the useful things. Then one of them found a radio. 8 , the twenty-two survivors were all saved. This story wants to tell us that life is 9 and full of accidents, so get up and help others in need. When the pilot saw his helpless (无助的) 10 , he did it, so most of them were still alive. 1．A．afraid B．angry C．excited D．happy 2．A．kill B．help C．pick D．send 3．A．Until B．Unless C．If D．While 4．A．forgot B．realized C．decided D．argued 5．A．against B．without C．from D．with 6．A．saved B．refused C．left D．noticed 7．A．waited B．raised C．passed D．arrived 8．A．Unluckily B．Suddenly C．Slowly D．Finally 9．A．short B．long C．easy D．lonely 10．A．agents B．passengers C．neighbors D．drivers 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．D 8．D 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文以一场飞机事故的故事告诉我们：生命很短暂，并且充满了意外，站起来去帮助那些需要帮助的人。 1．句意：飞机上的所有人都很害怕。 afraid害怕的；angry生气的；excited兴奋的；happy幸福的。根据“but one of its engines (发动机) stopped working”可知乘客都很害怕，故选A。 2．句意：一位25岁的驾驶员走出来帮助乘客。 kill杀；help帮助；pick选择；send送。根据“He told a woman it was going to be okay”可知是出来帮助人，故选B。 3．句意：当他告诉她这些时，引擎着火了。 Until直到；Unless除非；If如果；While当……时。根据“the engine was on fire”可知主从句动作同时发生，应用连词While，故选D。 4．句意：他意识到飞机上的每个人都可能会死。 forgot忘记；realized意识到；decided决定；argued争论。根据“the engine was on fire”可知是意识到每个人会死，故选B。 5．句意：除了他，14个人在飞机狠狠坠入沙漠后立即死亡。 against反对；without除了；from从……来；with和。根据“Then he went into the fallen plane”可知他活着，应该是除了他以外，故选B。 6．句意：寻找并救助幸存者。 saved救助；refused拒绝；left离开；noticed通知。根据“the survivors”可知是救助幸存者，故选A。 7．句意：早晨来临。 waited等待；raised起来；passed过去；arrived到来。根据“Morning”可知是早晨到了，故选D。 8．句意：最后，这22名幸存者全部获救。 Unluckily不幸的是；Suddenly突然；Slowly慢慢地；Finally最后。根据“survivors were all saved”可知是最后都获救了，故选D。 9．句意：这个故事想要告诉我们：生命是短暂的，并且充满意外。 short短的；long长的；easy容易的；lonely孤独的。根据上文讲述的意外事故中，有不少人去世，可知生命短暂，故选A。 10．句意：当这个驾驶员看到无助的乘客。 agents代理人；passengers乘客；neighbors邻居；drivers司机。根据上文提到的“the passengers”可知是无助的乘客，故选B。 Passage2 The school is a place where students learn, make friends and grow. But for 1 school can be far from these things. Here is Becky’s story at her middle school. Through her first year in middle school, she had to do a lot of work because her parents 2 her to be a top student. 3 there was so much pressure (压力) for her to do well in all her exams and keep improving. 4 , when she went into Grade 9, her worries became greater. It was becoming more and more 5 for her to stay focused (专注的). She started seeing the school doctor. However, a big problem 6 . She had to leave lessons to see the doctor. Every time she left, her 7 would ask, “Where are you going?” She couldn’t talk to many people about her feelings. Becky got some advice from an expert. “Deep breaths, Becky,” she thought to herself when she got 8 . And also, she learned to give herself a small gift when she made a little progress (进步). If you’re a teenager who often feels 9 about schoolwork, do something to help yourself. 10 that schoolwork is important, but your mental (精神的) health comes first. 1．A．anyone B．anything C．something D．someone 2．A．expected B．helped C．chose D．invited 3．A．If B．But C．Or D．Until 4．A．Firstly B．Unluckily C．Luckily D．Probably 5．A．necessary B．dangerous C．difficult D．important 6．A．appeared B．solved C．deleted D．prepared 7．A．parents B．guests C．students D．classmates 8．A．worried B．angry C．careless D．poor 9．A．good B．upset C．surprised D．excited 10．A．Trust B．Think C．Remember D．Experience 【答案】 1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 6．A 7．D 8．A 9．B 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Becky因为学业压力不得不看医生的故事。 1．句意：对于某些人来说，学校可能远非这些事情。 anyone任何人；anything任何事；something某事，某物；someone某人。根据上文“The school is a place where students learn, make friends and grow. ”可知，学校是学生们学习、交朋友和成长的地方；But表示转折，因此此处表示“对某些人来说，并不是这样”，并拿Becky举例。故选D。 2．句意：在她中学的第一年，她不得不做很多功课，因为她的父母希望她成为一名优等生。 expected期望；helped帮助；chose选择；invited邀请。根据空后“her to be a top student”可知，此处是父母期望她成为优等生，expect sb. to be“期望某人成为……”。故选A。 3．句意：但是，要在所有考试中都取得好成绩并不断提高，她有巨大的压力。 If如果；But但是；Or否则；Until直到。上文提到Becky的父母希望她能成为优等生，此处表示转折，父母的期望给她带来了压力。故选B。 4．句意：不幸的是，当她进入九年级时，她的焦虑变得更大了。 Firstly首先；Unluckily不幸地；Luckily幸运地；Probably可能。根据“her worries became greater”可知，她的焦虑更大了，是一件不幸的事。故选B。 5．句意：她越来越难以集中注意力。 necessary必要的；dangerous危险的；difficult困难的；important重要的。根据“She started seeing the school doctor.”可知，此处表示很难集中注意力，需要去看医生。故选C。 6．句意：然而，一个大问题出现了。 appeared出现；solved解决；deleted删除；prepared准备。根据下文“She had to leave lessons to see the doctor…She couldn’t talk to many people about her feelings.”可知，此处指出现了一个大问题。故选A。 7．句意： 每次她离开，她的同学们都会问：“你要去哪里？” parents父母；guests客人；students学生；classmates同学。根据“She had to leave lessons to see the doctor.”可知，此处指她请假不上课时，同学们会问她去哪里。故选D。 8．句意：当她焦虑时，她心里想：“深呼吸，Becky。” worried担心的；angry生气的；careless粗心的；poor贫穷的。根据上文“her worries became greater”可知，此处指感到焦虑就深呼吸。故选A。 9．句意：如果你是一个经常对学业感到不安的青少年，做点什么来帮助自己。 good好的；upset不安的；surprised惊讶的；excited兴奋的。根据下文“do something to help yourself”可知，此处表示消极情绪，指对学业感到不安。故选B。 10．句意：记住，功课很重要，但是你的心理健康排第一位。 Trust信任；Think思考；Remember记住；Experience经历。根据下文“that schoolwork is important, but your mental (精神的) health comes first”可知，此处指要记得心理健康排第一位。故选C。 Passage3 There are some special events that happen every year, and people often remember them. Last Children’s Day, there was a terrible rainstorm in Mr. Green’s city, the Greens are discussing what they were doing at the time of the rainstorm. Frank: I was playing video games on my smartphone when it suddenly got very dark, and the lights went out. Soon, it began to rain hard, I heard my mother shouting, “Don’t cry, my son.I’m coming soon.” Mrs.Green: At that time, I was making dumplings with my daughter, Alice, I heard my son crying, so I ran to help him. Mr.Green: I listened to the weather report two days before the rainstorm. It said there would be a rainstorm in the following days, but I never imagined it would come so suddenly. I was writing a report on the computer when it came. I quickly stood up and walked around to see if everything was okay. I worried that other families might be in trouble, so I went to help them. Alice: I often help my mother do the dishes, but I was helping her with some cooking when it began to rain hard that day. I wanted to go out and see what happened, but my mother told me to go to my bedroom. 1．How did Frank feel when the rainstorm came? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Scared. D．Tired. 2．When did Mr.Green listen to the weather report? A．On April 30. B．On May 30. C．On June 1. D．On June 3. 3．What was Alice doing at that time? A．She was making dumplings. B．She was playing video games. C．She was writing a report. D．She was doing her homework. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．Frank ran to his mom for help when the rainstorm came. B．Mrs.Green was busy closing the door before the rainstorm came. C．Mr.Green was surprised when the rainstorm came. D．Alice might come to her dad after it got dark. 5．What’s the theme (主题) of the passage? A．Communication. B．Accidents. C．Housework. D．Past experiences. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了暴风雨来临时Green一家人正在做的事情。 1．细节理解题。根据“Don’t cry, my son. I’m coming soon.”可知，暴风雨来的时候Frank感到害怕。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Last Children’s Day, there was a terrible rainstorm in Mr. Green’s city,”和“I listened to the weather report two days before the rainstorm.”可知，暴风雨发生在6月1日，Green先生两天前听到的天气预报，应为5月30日。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“At that time, I was making dumplings with my daughter, Alice,”和“but I was helping her with some cooking when it began to rain hard that day.”可知，Alice正在包饺子。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“It said there would be a rainstorm in the following days, but I never imagined it would come so suddenly.”可知，暴风雨来临时，Green先生感到很惊讶。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，本文主要介绍了暴风雨来临时Green一家人正在做的事情，是过去的经历。故选D。 Passage4 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。 Cynthia and her friends were walking in the mall. “Look, Cynthia! Your favorite singer is in Forever 21,” said Martha. When Cynthia was turning around, she knocked an ice-cream out of a woman’s hand. 1 That made the woman upset. Cynthia said sorry and started taking the ice-cream off the woman’s shirt. The woman was even more upset. “Don’t touch me!” she said. Cynthia said sorry again. “ 2 ” the woman said. Cynthia’s friends started laughing. They thought it was funny that she was making a big deal out of the situation. “Can’t you just put the shirt in the washing machine? 3 ” asked Martha. “The stain (污迹) is not going off.” the woman said. “It’s all right, Martha. I’ll just pay for it,” Cynthia said. 4 “It is $147,” she said. Cynthia reached into her wallet. “Cynthia, this woman is clearly lying to you,” Martha said. 5 She asked for proof (证据). The woman could not give it to her and then walked away. Cynthia was thankful for Martha’s help. A．Why does she have to pay for your shirt? B．Cynthia thought Martha was probably right! C．What was worse, it dropped onto the woman’s shirt. D．Cynthia asked the woman how much the shirt was. E．You have to pay for this shirt and the ice-cream! F．However, Cynthia didn’t believe Martha. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．A 4．D 5．B 【分析】本文是记叙文，短文讲述了辛西娅不小心碰掉冰淇淋，弄脏一个妇女的衬衫被敲诈，反被同伴玛莎揭穿的故事，表现了玛莎的聪明才智和助人为乐。 1．根据上下文“When Cynthia was turning around, she knocked an ice-cream out of a woman's hand…That made the woman upset”可推知冰淇淋掉在了那女人的衣服上，选项C“更糟糕的是，它掉在那女人的衬衫上”符合语境，故选C。 2．根据空后一句“They thought it was funny that she was making a big deal out of the situation”，结合后文提到辛西娅愿意付钱，可知那女人要求赔偿，选项E“你必须为这件衬衫和冰淇淋付钱”符合语境，故选E。 3．根据空前一句“Can’t you just put the shirt in the washing machine”可知朋友们认为不必赔钱，选项A“为什么她要为你的衬衫付钱”符合语境，故选A。 4．根据空后一句“It is $147”可知对方询问的是价格，选项D“辛西娅问那个女人这件衬衫多少钱”符合语境，故选D。 5．根据空后一句“She asked for proof.The woman could not give it to her and then walked away”可知辛西娅认同了玛莎的说法，选项B“辛西娅认为玛莎可能是对的”符合语境，故选B。 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $