专题 J813 Unit 1 Time to Relax 阅读理解（4小题）-【题型易-必考题型精练】2025-2026学年八年级下学期英语第一单元 话题中心题型梯度特训（新教材人教版）

考前语法精练 专题J813阅读理解 单元话题特训（新教材人教版） Unit 1 Time to Relax 休闲放松 姓名：___________班级：___________座号：___________ 内容提要 初阶练手 进阶提升 能力突破 Passage 1 Different people have different ways to relax. Some people like to do sports, some like to read books, and some like to listen to music. Here are some free-time activities of my friends. Li Tao likes to go hiking with his family on weekends. He thinks it’s a great way to get close to nature and get some exercise. He also likes to take photos of the beautiful scenery. Wang Hong loves to play the piano in her free time. She has been playing it since she was 8. She says that playing the piano helps her relax and express her feelings. She often plays for her family and friends. Zhang Wei likes to do programming. He creates small apps and games in his free time. He thinks it’s a fun and challenging activity. He also likes to share his work with his friends online. 1. What does Li Tao like to do on weekends? A．He likes to go hiking with his family. B．He likes to play the piano. C．He likes to do programming. D．He likes to read books. 2. When did Wang Hong start playing the piano? A．For 5 years. B．For 8 years. C．Since she was 8. D．Since she was 10. 3. What does Zhang Wei like to do in his free time? A．He likes to create small apps and games. B．He likes to take photos of the scenery. C．He likes to play for his family and friends. D．He likes to get close to nature. 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Li Tao likes to play the piano. B．Wang Hong likes to go hiking. C．Zhang Wei likes to do programming. D．All of them like to do sports. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 【导语】这篇文章的主旨是介绍不同人有不同的放松方式，并具体阐述了作者朋友李涛、王红和张伟在空闲时间所喜欢进行的活动。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Li Tao likes to go hiking with his family on weekends.”可知，李涛周末喜欢和家人去徒步旅行。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“She has been playing it since she was 8.”可知，王红从8岁开始弹钢琴。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Zhang Wei likes to do programming. He creates small apps and games in his free time.”可知，张伟在空闲时间喜欢编程，创建小应用程序和游戏。故选A。 4. 细节理解题。根据“Zhang Wei likes to do programming. He creates small apps and games in his free time.”可知，张伟喜欢编程。故选C。 Passage 2 How do you spend your free time? Let’s see how the three students do. I really enjoy running with my mother in the morning. We run three times or more a week. And every time we run for an hour. That makes me feel relaxed and energetic. —Sonia I’m now in a band at school. I can play the guitar and the piano, but in the group I’m the singer. So I always play music in my free time. —Alex In my free time, I mainly do two things—dance and karate (空手道). Dancing is a traditional activity in Brazil. I dance every Wednesday. I practise karate in a club three times a week. —Mia 1. How many hours does Sonia run at least in a week? A．3 hours. B．5 hours. C．7 hours. D．9 hours. 2. What role does Alex play in the school band? A．Guitarist. B．Pianist. C．Singer. D．Painter. 3. How many times does Mia dance every month? A．Twelve times. B．Four times. C．Never. D．Six times. 4. What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain why exercise is important for students. B．To teach students how to spend their time properly. C．To show different ways students spend their free time. D．To show how to get good grades in their exams. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文是记叙文，主要展示了三位学生（Sonia、Alex、Mia）不同的空闲时间安排方式。本文主要介绍了三个人空闲时间的活动。 1. 推理判断题。根据Sonia的描述“We run three times or more a week. And every time we run for an hour”可知，她每周至少跑3次，每次1小时，最少跑3小时。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据Alex的描述“in the group I’m the singer”可知，他在乐队里担任歌手。故选C。 3. 推理判断题。根据Mia的描述“I dance every Wednesday”可知，她每周三跳舞，一个月约4个周三，因此每月跳4次。故选B。 4. 主旨大意题。文章开头“How do you spend your free time? Let’s see how the three students do”表明，本文目的是展示不同学生的空闲时间安排方式。故选C。 Passage 3 文章大意：本文是三位学生（Jimmy、Emily和Lily）对自己周末或日常活动的描述。 I study at school from Monday to Friday. On weekends, I usually go out to the park for a walk. There is a small hill in the park and I often have fun climbing it. For me, it’s the happiest day in the whole week. That’s only on Sunday. On Saturday, I have to take my piano lessons in the morning and have English classes in the afternoon. Jimmy During the weekdays, I am busy with my lessons, but on Tuesday, I always go swimming after school. After that, I meet some friends in a music club. We girls like playing games as much as the boys. I also enjoy chatting with some net friends on the Internet on Sunday evenings. I really enjoy this. Emily I never go to those centres or clubs. Every day I go home on time. I never chat with strangers on the Internet. I never have time for sports and never watch TV at home. The only two things I do at home are studying and sleeping. In a word, my life is boring. Lily 1. Now it’s 10:00 am on Saturday, what is Jimmy doing? A．Taking his piano lessons. B．Having English classes. C．Walking in the park. D．Climbing the hill. 2. Which day is the happiest day for Jimmy in a week? A．Monday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday. D．Friday. 3. Who enjoys chatting with some net friends? A．Jimmy. B．Emily. C．Lily. D．Lily’s brother. 4. The only two things Lily does at home are _______. A．watching TV and sleeping. B．studying and watching TV C．sleeping and studying. D．studying and chatting with friends. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文是三位学生(Jimmy、Emily和Lily)对自己周末或日常活动的描述。 1. 细节理解题。根据Jimmy的描述“On Saturday, I have to take my piano lessons in the morning”可知，周六上午Jimmy在上钢琴课，因此上午10点他正在上钢琴课。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据Jimmy的描述“For me, it’s the happiest day in the whole week. That’s only on Sunday.”可知，周日是他最开心的一天。故选C. 3. 细节理解题。根据Emily的描述“I also enjoy chatting with some net friends on the Internet on Sunday evenings.”可知，Emily喜欢和网友聊天。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据Lily的描述“The only two things I do at home are studying and sleeping.”可知，Lily在家只学习和睡觉。故选C。 Passage 4 The Internet doesn’t have to be bad. Make the Internet a friend by using some of the great resources on it. There are many stories online that children can read. We’ve got your library started with the best online stories for children to read. When the Grumpy Bug goes out, he discovers that nobody wants to play with him because he is grumpy. Finally, he becomes good-tempered and has many friends to play with! This interesting story with cute characters was written by Robert Scull. Ziggity Zoom has a good story for kids who love pirates（海盗）. My Little pirate was written by Sharon Pierce McCullough. I love My Little Pirate. It tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. It’s one of the best online stories for kids to read. Artie Knapp has written a funny story about Owen, a turtle, who is afraid of storms. Later, his elder sister helps him overcome his fear of storms. The Shell Shocked Turtle is a story every child who faces fear can relate to. I’m sure children can learn something important from the meaningful story. 1. What does the underline word “good-tempered” mean? A．sad B．friendly C．angry D．happy 2. What important thing can children learn from The Shell Shocked Turtle according to the introduction? A．We must be patient and careful. B．Everyone should do what he/she wants to do. C．Follow our heart, and we will be successful. D．Be brave and never say never. 3. Which one is not true about these three stories? A．The Grumpy Bug was written by Robert Scull. B．My little Pirate is the best online story for kids to read. C．My little pirate tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. D．Owen, the turtle, won’t be afraid of storm any more. 4. Where may you read these stories according to the passage? A．In a magazine. B．In a story book. C．In the newspaper. D．On the Internet. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 4. D 【导语】本文是某网上图书馆举例介绍的可供孩子们阅读的在线故事，希望孩子们能好好利用互联网资源并和它成为朋友。 1. 词义猜测题。根据“has many friends to play with”可知有很多朋友一起玩，说明很友好，所以good-tempered和friendly同义，故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据“Artie Knapp has written a funny story about Owen, a turtle, who is afraid of storms. Later, his elder sister helps him overcome his fear of storms.”（阿蒂·纳普写了一个关于欧文的有趣故事，欧文是一只害怕风暴的乌龟。后来，他的姐姐帮助他克服了对风暴的恐惧。）可知孩子们可以学到：勇敢一点，永不说不。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据“I love My Little Pirate. It tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. It’s one of the best online stories for kids to read.”可知“My Little Pirate”是最适合孩子们阅读的网络故事之一，并不是最好的网络故事，最好的网络故事不止一个，所以应该加一个“之一”。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据“There are many stories online that children can read. We’ve got your library started with the best online stories for children to read.”（网上有很多孩子可以读的故事。我们已经为你的图书馆提供了最好的在线故事供孩子们阅读。）可知文章在互联网上能够读到，故选D。 Passage 5 How much free time do you have on the weekend? What do you usually do in your free time? We did a survey of students in No. 5 Middle School. Let’s see the results. How much free time do you have each weekend? How would you like to spend your free time? Sharing stories I love playing soccer on weekends, because it makes me excited. But I broke my leg in a soccer game last year and was away from school for two weeks. Now my mom doesn’t let me play soccer again. We often fight about it. I feel so terrible. —Nick I want to do volunteer (志愿) work on weekends, but I don’t have much time. I finished my homework and housework early last Sunday, so I went to clean the park with my classmates on Sunday afternoon. I felt good. I plan to do more volunteer work. —Mary 1. How much free time do 66% of the students have each weekend? A．A whole day. B．About half a day. C．Less than four hours. D．More than a day. 2. Most boys would like to ________ in their spare time. A．do housework B．do volunteer work C．play sports D．play video games 3. Why does Nick often fight with his mother? A．Because he can’t play soccer again. B．Because he does badly in his exams. C．Because he often hurts his legs. D．Because he doesn’t want to go to school. 4. Where can we see the material? A．From a history report. B．From a dictionary. C．From a storybook. D．From a school newspaper. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文是调查报告，主要介绍了第五中学学生周末空闲时间数量及活动偏好的调查结果，并附有两位学生的分享。 1. 细节理解题。根据“How much free time do you have each weekend?”对应的饼状图中“66% about half a day”可知，66%的学生拥有大约半天的空闲时间。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“How would you like to spend your free time?”对应的柱状图“play sports”一栏的数据可知，男孩占比81%，远高于其他活动，说明大多数男孩在空闲时间喜欢做运动。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据Nick的分享中“Now my mom doesn’t let me play soccer again. We often fight about it.”可知，他和妈妈吵架是因为不能再踢足球了。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。文章内容是关于某中学学生的调查结果和学生分享，最可能出现在校报上。故选D。 Passage 6 The following are some wonderful books, and they have just been added to our store’s collection. I Am a Pencil: Sam Swope takes a job teaching writing to third-graders at a school in New York City. He faces many difficulties because the students speak different languages and have different beliefs (信仰). Cover price: $59.88        Our price: $19.95 Our Brother’s Keeper: Jedwin Smith’s brother, Jeff Smith, was killed in Vietnam. After meeting several of Jeff’s old friends in the Marines (海军陆战队), Jedwin decides to make a journey to Vietnam. Cover price: $35.86        Our price: $10.00 What It Takes to Pull Me Through: David L. Marcus introduces us to a special school for troubled teenagers. These teenagers are under great stress and it makes them lose their nature. Cover Price: $35.86      Our Price: $15.00 The Most Scenic Drives in America: This book by Robert J. Dolezal includes about 400 photographs of wonderful places in America. You can also find maps and the latest information about the state parks. Cover Price: $47.88      Our Price: $23.88 1. How much money can you save if you buy I Am a Pencil at the store? A．$79.83. B．$59.88. C．$39.93. D．$19.95. 2. Who once served in the Marines? A．Sam Swope. B．Jeff Smith. C．Jedwin Smith. D．David L. Marcus. 3. What kind of book did David L. Marcus write? A．A book about an English writing teacher. B．A book about a journey to Vietnam. C．A book about troubled teenagers. D．A book about the state parks. 4. Alice is interested in travelling. Which book should she buy? A．I Am a Pencil. B．Our Brother’s Keeper. C．What It Takes to Pull Me Through. D．The Most Scenic Drives in America. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 【导语】本文介绍了四本书，包括书的内容、价格等。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Cover price: $59.88 Our price: $19.95”可知，可以节省59.88-19.95=39.93元。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Jedwin Smith’s brother, Jeff Smith, was killed in Vietnam. After meeting several of Jeff’s old friends in the Marines (海军陆战队)”可知，Jeff Smith在海军陆战队服过役。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“David L. Marcus introduces us to a special school for troubled teenagers.”可知，他写了一本关于陷入困境中的青少年的书。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据“This book by Robert J. Dolezal includes about 400 photographs of wonderful places in America. You can also find maps and the latest information about the state parks.”可知，第四本书中有美国一些美丽地方的照片，也能找到有关国家公园的地图和最新信息，可见喜欢旅行的人会感兴趣。故选D。 Passage 7 Hobbies are important for everyone. They can help us relax, learn new skills and make friends. Different people have different hobbies. Here are some students’ hobbies. Mike, 14 My hobby is collecting model planes. I have collected more than 50 model planes. They are from different countries. I like them because they are beautiful and I can learn a lot about planes. I usually spend my weekends making model planes by myself. It’s a great way to relax. Sarah, 13 I love dancing. I started dancing when I was 5 years old. I dance for two hours every day. Dancing makes me feel confident and happy. I have joined many dancing competitions and won some prizes. My dream is to be a dancer in the future. David, 15 My hobby is writing. I like writing stories and poems. I have a notebook and I write in it every day. Writing helps me express my feelings and ideas. Sometimes, I read my works to my classmates. They say my stories are interesting. I want to be a writer when I grow up. 1. How many model planes has Mike collected? A．More than 30. B．More than 40. C．More than 50. D．More than 60. 2. How long does Sarah dance every day? A．For an hour. B．For two hours. C．For three hours. D．For four hours. 3. What does David like writing? A．Stories and poems. B．Novels and plays. C．Diaries and letters. D．News and reports. 4. What is Sarah’s dream? A．To be a writer. B．To be a dancer. C．To be a pilot. D．To be a teacher. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 【导语】本文介绍了三位学生Mike、Sarah和David的不同爱好，以及这些爱好带给他们的乐趣和对未来的憧憬。 1. 细节理解题。根据Mike的介绍“I have collected more than 50 model planes.”可知，Mike收集了超过50架模型飞机。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据Sarah的介绍“I dance for two hours every day.” 可知，Sarah每天跳舞两个小时。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据David的介绍“I like writing stories and poems.” 可知，David喜欢写故事和诗歌。故选A。 4. 细节理解题。根据Sarah的介绍“My dream is to be a dancer in the future.” 可知，Sarah的梦想是将来成为一名舞者。故选B。 Passage 8 How do you spend your free time? Do you make good use of your free time? Let’s see what the four students do. Sonia: I really enjoy running with my mother in the morning. We run three times or more a week. And every time we run for an hour. That makes me feel relaxed and energetic (充满活力的). Every day after dinner, I walk our dog for half an hour. But I hate playing football with my brother. I think that’s for boys. Alex: I’m in a band at school. I can play the guitar and the piano, but in the group I’m the singer. So I always play music in my free time. I also love taking photos. I think photos can help us remember wonderful moments and find the beauty around. I like working on the photos with a computer. Mia: In my free time, I mainly do two things—dance and karate (空手道). Dancing is a tradition in Brazil. I dance every Wednesday and Saturday. I practice karate in a club three times a week. I have many friends with the same interest in the club. Sometimes I ride my bike to travel around. It’s good for the body and the mind. Li Lei: As a senior (毕业年级的) student in high school, I don’t have much free time every week. But I try to make the best use of it. Every day I do exercise like swimming. Before going to bed, I usually read books, especially history books. Sometimes I go to the movies. And now, there’s almost no time to play computer games. 1. How many hours does Sonia walk her dog in a week? A．For 0.5 hours. B．For 2.5 hours. C．For 3.5 hours. D．For 4.5 hours. 2. How often does Mia dance? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week. D．Four times a week. 3. What can we learn about Li Lei? A．He has the habit of staying up (熬夜) to read books. B．He spends most of his free time reading and exercising. C．He has much free time every week. D．He often plays computer games now. 4. What is the text mainly about? A．Students’ hobbies and free-time activities. B．Tips for studying better. C．How to join a school band. D．Ways to keep healthy. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了Sonia, Alex, Mia和Li Lei四名学生如何度过他们的课余时间以及各自的爱好。 1. 细节理解题。根据Sonia部分“Every day after dinner, I walk our dog for half an hour.”可知，Sonia每天晚饭后遛狗半小时。一周有7天，所以她一周遛狗的总时长为：0.5小时/天×7天=3.5小时。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据Mia部分“I dance every Wednesday and Saturday.”可知，Mia每周三和周六跳舞，即一周两次。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据Li Lei部分“Every day I do exercise like swimming. Before going to bed, I usually read books…”可知，Li Lei每天做运动，睡前读书。这表明他把大部分空闲时间都花在了阅读和锻炼上。故选B。 4. 主旨大意题。文章“How do you spend your free time?…Let’s see what the four students do.”点明了主题，且文中分别介绍了四位学生Sonia, Alex, Mia, Li Lei各自的爱好和课余活动安排。选项A“学生的爱好和课余活动”最能概括全文内容。故选A。 Passage 9 Dear Badminton, I remember the days before we met clearly. Every day when I got home, there was nothing that interested me. Years passed, but nothing changed. Then you moved to the playground near my house. You opened your doors wide. You let me walk in. At first, I was really nervous when I started playing. I failed a lot. I was out of breath. I ran badly. But no matter how many times I messed up, you always let me have another try. You were so patient with me. I used to worry that badminton would just be another hobby I’d give up, like piano playing, cake making or painting. But now I know you’re special. You make me want to be a better person. I get up early to practice, eat healthy food and sleep well. One day, when I was on the playground, I saw some old people coming to play. I suddenly had the answer to that question I was once asked—“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I want to be there with you till the end. Paul 1. Before I met badminton, how did Paul feel when he got home? A．Nervous. B．Bored. C．Excited. D．Surprised. 2. What happened when Paul first started playing badminton? A．He played very well. B．He was relaxed about it. C．He was good at running. D．He failed and was out of breath. 3. What may Paul be when he grows up? A．A football player. B．A basketball player. C．A ping-pong player. D．A badminton player. 4. What does Paul mainly want to tell us in this passage? A．His experience of giving up hobbies. B．The importance of having a hobby. C．His special feeling and story about badminton. D．How to find a suitable hobby. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C 【导语】本文是Paul写给羽毛球的一封信，讲述了羽毛球如何改变他的生活、成为他特殊的热爱。 1. 细节理解题。根据原文“Every day when I got home, there was nothing that interested me”，可知Paul在遇到羽毛球前，回家时是觉得无聊的。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据原文“I failed a lot. I was out of breath. I ran badly”，可知Paul刚开始打羽毛球时总失败，还喘不过气。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据原文“I want to be there with you till the end”（“you”指代羽毛球），可知Paul长大后想成为羽毛球运动员。故选D。 4. 主旨大意题。全文围绕Paul与羽毛球的故事展开，表达了他对羽毛球的特殊情感。故选C。 Passage 10 Lots of people can play the violin and write well in a room. But can you play the violin and write floating on water? Mr. Wang, a 70-year-old man from Xi’an has such a special skill. Yesterday morning, Mr. Wang showed his talent in a swimming pool in Xi’an. He first swam for a few minutes and then stopped moving. Two or three seconds later, he was floating on the water. Someone passed him the paper and pen. With the paper in his left hand and the pen in his right hand, the old man started writing. After finishing writing, the old man took out a violin and played a few pieces of wonderful music. To everybody’s surprise, his body didn’t move at all during the two actions. “It’s too hard for a common person because you go down into the water easily,” many people thought. “I’ve been liking swimming and playing the violin since I was a boy,” Mr. Wang said. “I practised floating on water for four years. Two years ago, I started to practise playing and writing. I think everybody can do it. The important thing is to practise much.” 1. Mr. Wang’s special skill is ________. A．playing the violin and writing well in a room B．playing the violin and writing when floating on water C．playing and writing well D．floating on water for long 2. Mr. Wang showed his talent ________. A．in a swimming pool B．this morning C．in a river D．yesterday afternoon 3. Mr. Wang started to practise playing and writing on water at the age of ________ A．70 B．68 C．66 D．60 4. We can learn from the article that ________. A．Mr. Wang has a special body B．practice is important for a skill or a talent show C．common people can do as Mr. Wang does D．old people can float on water easily 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 【导语】本文讲述了一位70岁老人的特殊才能——漂浮在水上写字和拉小提琴。 1. 细节理解题。根据“But can you play the violin and write floating on water? Mr. Wang, a 70-year-old man from Xi’an has such a special skill.”可知，王先生的特殊技能是漂浮在水上写字和拉小提琴。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Mr. Wang showed his talent in a swimming pool in Xi’an.”可知，王先生在游泳池里展示了他的才能。故选A 3. 推理判断题。根据“Mr. Wang, a 70-year-old man from Xi’an”和“I practised floating on water for four years. Two years ago, I started to practise playing and writing.”可知，王先生现在70岁，他两年前练习漂浮在水上写字和拉小提琴，那时他68岁。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“The important thing is to practise much.”可知，练习对于技能或才艺表演很重要。故选B。 Passage 11 Many teenagers love mysteries. Here are some top-selling mysteries for teenagers. There must be one that will win your heart! Escape From Mr. Lemocello’s Library Mr. Lemoncello is a famous inventor in town. Twelve kids are invited to visit his new library. This, however, is not a good place to spend the night! The kids must solve the clues (线索) and escape! “It’s a great book! I had my nose in it all the time!” Kim, 14 ¥38.60 (hardcover) ¥34.70 (e-book) The London Eye Mystery Salim suddenly disappears. No one knows where he has gone. His cousins, Ted and Kate, have to follow clues around London in order to find him. Can they make it? Read the novel to find out! ¥74.70 (hardcover) ¥66.60 (e-book) From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home to live in New York City. They become interested in the mystery of an angel statue (雕像) that has been newly brought into the museum. Can they solve it? “It’s a must-read for young fans of puzzles!” Alexa, 13 ¥48.7 (hardcover) ¥34.60 (e-book) The Name of This Book Is Secret Readers will love following Max-Ernest and Cass as they solve the mystery of a missing magician (魔术师)! “You will never want to stop turning its pages!” Gabe, 15 ¥113.40 (hardcover) ¥33.30 (e-book) 1. What does Kim probably mean by saying “I had my nose in it”? A．The book was easy to understand. B．The book was very hard to understand. C．The book made her feel bored. D．The book attracted her very much. 2. In The London Eye Mystery, ________. A．Salim tries to escape from London B．Ted and Kate try to find their missing cousin C．Mr. Lemocello tries to escape from a new library D．Claudia and Jamie solved the mystery of London 3. Bill is always interested in stories that take place in museums. Which of the mysteries would you suggest he buy? A．The London Eye Mystery. B．The Name of This Book Is Secret. C．Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. D．From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. 4. Cynthia decides to buy The London Eye Mystery and The Name of This Book Is Secret. How much money can she save if she buys e-books instead of hardcovers? A．18 yuan. B．88.2 yuan. C．106.2 yuan. D．70.2 yuan. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B 【导语】本文以表格的形式为青少年推荐了四本畅销的推理小说，并介绍了书名、故事梗概和书的价格。 1. 词句猜测题。根据“It’s a great book! I had my nose in it all the time!”可知，Kate认为书很棒，推测出她很喜欢读这本书，一读就停不下来，故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“His cousins, Ted and Kate, have to follow clues around London in order to find him.”可知，在这本书中，Ted和Kate要根据线索找到失踪的表弟，故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据“Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home to live in New York City. They become interested in the mystery of an angel statue (雕像) that has been newly brought into the museum.”可知，From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler这本书讲述内容与博物馆有关，故选D。 4. 推理判断题。根据第二栏的价格“¥74.70 (hardcover) ¥66.60 (e-book)”可知，电子书比纸质书便宜8.1元（74.7-66.6=8.1）；根据第四栏的价格“¥113.40 (hardcover) ¥33.30 (e-book)”可知，电子书比纸质书便宜80.1元（113.4-33.3=80.1）。因此买这两本电子书一共能省88.2元（8.1+80.1=88.2），故选B。 Passage 12 I used to be a shy girl. To make me more outgoing, my mother told me to develop some hobbies. She thought it could make me relaxed. I finally agreed with her and had a try. I found I was interested in collecting leaves of beautiful shapes and colours, so I talked with my mum about it. “Collecting leaves needs to be done outside, so you can also enjoy the fresh air. Believe me. It will make your spare time more colourful,” my mother said. She also gave me a nice notebook to save the leaves. There was a park near my home. It was a good place to get leaves. One day, my grandmother went there with me. We walked slowly around it and picked up many leaves. After that, she went there with me several times. “At first, I just wanted to be with you so that you wouldn’t feel lonely. However, I have fallen in love with the activity now.” After hearing her words, I understood something. Everyone needs to develop a hobby to live happily. 1. Who wanted to make the writer more outgoing? A．Her grandma. B．Her father. C．Her grandpa. D．Her mother. 2. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 2? A．A notebook. B．A park. C．A home. D．A hobby. 3. Which of the following is the right order of the story? a. The writer was a little shy. b. The writer decided to develop a hobby. c. The writer understood something about hobbies. d. The writer went to the park to collect leaves with her grandma. A．a-b-d-c B．a-b-c-d C．b-a-c-d D．b-a-d-c 4. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To tell us not to develop as many hobbies as possible. B．To tell us to try spending time with our family. C．To tell us to develop some hobbies in our lives. D．To tell us not to forget others’ help easily in our lives. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者曾经害羞，在妈妈建议下培养捡树叶的爱好，不仅变得开朗，还和奶奶一起享受该活动，最终明白每个人都需要培养爱好才能快乐生活。 1. 细节理解题。根据“To make me more outgoing, my mother told me to develop some hobbies.”可知，是作者的妈妈想让她更外向。故选D。 2. 词句猜测题。根据“There was a park near my home. It was a good place to get leaves. ”可知，家附近的公园是捡树叶的好地方，“It”指代前面提到的“a park”。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“I used to be a shy girl.”可知，首先是作者以前很害羞；根据“To make me more outgoing, my mother told me to develop some hobbies. … I finally agreed with her and had a try.”可知，接下来是作者决定培养爱好；根据“One day, my grandmother went there with me.”可知，然后作者和奶奶去公园捡树叶；根据“Everyone needs to develop a hobby to live happily.”可知，最后作者对爱好有了感悟。因此正确顺序为a-b-d-c。故选A。 4. 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Everyone needs to develop a hobby to live happily.”可知，作者写作目的是告诉我们要培养一些爱好。故选C。 Passage 13 We all go to school to study and learn different skills, but have you ever been taught in your dream? Wang Xizhi was a Chinese calligrapher, traditionally called the Sage of Calligraphy (书圣). Born in Linyi, Shandong Province, he spent most of his life in the present-day Shaoxing, Zhejiang. At the beginning, Wang Xizhi learned the art of calligraphy from Lady Wei. But later through practice, he excelled his teacher. Nobody knows who taught him after Lady Wei. However, there is a story that Wang achieved his success by learning from his dream. It is said that Wang would practice calligraphy every day. Still, he was never pleased with what he wrote. One day, he was so tired that he fell asleep at his desk. In his dream, he saw an old man who said to him with a smile, “I will teach you something and you will find it very helpful in the future. Now reach out your hands.” Only half believing, Wang reached out his hand. The old man wrote a character in his hand and said with a nod. “Now, you will be a calligrapher”. With this, he disappeared in the air. Wang looked at his hand and saw a character “永”. He thought it over for a whole night and finally realized that this character had all the basic strokes (笔划) in forming Chinese calligraphy. After waking up from the dream, Wang kept practicing writing the character ”永”. Later Wang became a well-known calligrapher. It is said that even in his lifetime, a few of Wang’s characters or his signature were priceless. Unluckily, none of his works remain today. Down through the ages, however, many students of calligraphy have learned from and copied his style. 1. What does the underlined word in the 2nd paragraph probably mean? A．Fell behind. B．Got better than. C．Took care of. D．Benefited from. 2. What does the 3rd paragraph mainly talk about? A．A teacher who helped Wang Xizhi. B．A good way to practise Chinese calligraphy. C．A dream which inspired Wang Xizhi. D．A story between Wang Xizhi and his teacher. 3. Why did Wang Xizhi keep on practising the character “永”? A．Because an old man in the dream told him to do it. B．Because Wang found it hard to practise the character. C．Because it had all the basic strokes of Chinese calligraphy. D．Because the character encouraged him to keep on practising. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Wang Xizhi was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. B．Wang Xizhi learned calligraphy from his mother. C．Some of Wang Xizhi’s works are kept well. D．Wang Xizhi’s style still influences calligraphers. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 4. D 【导语】本文主要讲了书圣王羲之通过梦中领悟“永”字八法，勤学苦练终成一代书法大师的传说故事。 1. 词句猜测题。根据“Wang Xizhi learned the art of calligraphy from Lady Wei. But later through practice, he excelled his teacher.”可知，他起初师从卫夫人，但后来通过练习超越了老师，因此“excelled”意为“胜过、优于”。故选B。 2. 主旨大意题。第三段讲述了王羲之在梦中得到老人指点，领悟“永”字包含书法所有基本笔画，从而勤加练习终成大家的传说故事。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“He thought it over for a whole night and finally realized that this character had all the basic strokes in forming Chinese calligraphy.”可知，他练习“永”是因为它包含所有基本笔画。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据“Down through the ages, however, many students of calligraphy have learned from and copied his style.”可知，王羲之的书法风格至今仍影响着后学者。故选D。 Passage 14 Ni Zixin was born in Hubei in 2008. When she was a little girl, her parents hoped she could learn to play the piano. However, it turned out that golf was her true calling. Luckily, her parents gave her fully support. Ni Zixin gave us a big surprise at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship (美国女子青少年锦标赛) in California in July this year. With an amazing score of 11-under 131 total, Ni won the first place. And she also set a record for the best score ever achieved by a Chinese player in the event. Ni’s journey into golf began at the age of 9. “I was introduced to golf by my friends. I spent an afternoon playing golf with them on the greens. Then I fell in love with this sport.” Ni said. Ni’s interest quickly turned into her love. Over the years, Ni has been in strict training. She spent three to four afternoons a week and half of her weekends doing practice on the golf course. Although the weather was often challenging, she never gave up. To learn more and know other golf players well, she had to spend lots of time watching matches, too. “Weekends are the hardest because I get home late. And I have to finish my schoolwork.” Ni said. Ni believes golf is more than just a sport. She thinks it can help people to be more patient and develop thinking ability. Even when you just play it for fun, golf can help bring happiness and encourage healthy habits. Ni will continue improving her skills and take part in more matches. “I hope to represent (代表) China in some important events, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics, and win gold medals.” Ni said. 1. What was Ni Zixin’s favourite hobby when she was a little girl? A．Playing the piano. B．Playing golf. C．Playing games. D．Watching matches. 2. How old was Ni when she set the China’s best record in California? A．9 B．11 C．13 D．16 3. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Ni Zixin loved playing the piano best when she was little. B．Ni played golf for the first time when she was eight. C．Ni hopes to take part in the Olympics and win gold medal. D．Ni didn’t do any schoolwork when she was busy practicing golf. 4. Which of the following best describes Ni Zixin? A．Hard-working. B．Honest. C．Practical. D．Helpful. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了倪梓心从小对高尔夫的热爱，通过坚持不懈的训练，在美国女子青少年锦标赛中夺冠并打破中国选手在该赛事的最佳成绩纪录。文章还介绍了她对高尔夫运动的看法以及未来的目标。 1. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, it turned out that golf was her true calling.”可知，倪梓心小时候最喜欢的爱好是打高尔夫球。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Ni Zixin was born in Hubei in 2008.”以及第二段“Ni Zixin gave us a big surprise at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship (美国女子青少年锦标赛) in California in July this year.”可知，倪梓心出生于2008年，今年（假设为当前年份，由于原文未明确，但根据选项可推断为2024年或相近年份）在加利福尼亚的比赛中打破纪录，因此她当时应该是16岁。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“I hope to represent (代表) China in some important events, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics, and win gold medals.”可知，倪梓心希望参加奥运会并赢得金牌。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Over the years, Ni has been in strict training. She spent three to four afternoons a week and half of her weekends doing practice on the golf course. Although the weather was often challenging, she never gave up.”可知，倪梓心多年来一直坚持严格的训练，即使天气恶劣也从不放弃，因此可以用“勤奋的”来形容她。故选A。 Passage 15 Ni Zixin was born in Hubei in 2008. When she was a little girl, her parents hoped she could learn to play the piano. However, it turned out that golf was her true calling. Luckily, her parents gave her full support. Ni Zixin gave us a big surprise at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship (美国女子青少年锦标赛)  in California in July last year. With an amazing score of 11-under 131, Ni won first place. And she also set a record with the best score ever achieved by a Chinese player in the event. Ni’s journey into golf began at the age of 9. “I was introduced to golf by my friends. I spent an afternoon playing golf with them on the greens. Then I fell in love with this sport, “Ni said. Ni’s interest quickly turned into her love. Over the years, Ni has been in strict training. She spent three to four afternoons a week and half of her weekends doing practice on the golf course. Although the weather was often challenging, she never gave up. To learn more and know other golf players well, she had to spend lots of time watching matches, too. “Weekends are the hardest because I get home late. And I have to finish my school work,” Ni said. Ni believes golf is more than just a sport. She thinks it can help people to be more patient and develop thinking ability. Even when you just play it for fun, golf can help bring happiness and encourage healthy habits. Ni will continue improving her skills and take part in more matches. “I hope to represent (代表) China in some important events, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics, and win a gold medal,” Ni said. 1. What was Ni Zixin’s favourite hobby when she was a little girl? A．Playing the piano. B．Playing golf. C．Playing games. D．Watching games. 2. How old was Ni when she set China’s best record in California? A．9. B．11. C．13. D．17. 3. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Ni Zixin loved playing the piano best when she was little. B．Ni played golf for the first time when she was eight. C．Ni hopes to take part in the Olympics and win gold medals. D．Ni didn’t do any schoolwork when she was busy practicing golf. 4. Which of the following best describes Ni Zixin? A．Hard-working. B．Honest. C．Practical. D．Helpful 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文是一篇人物记叙文，主要讲述了高尔夫运动员倪梓心的成长经历、运动生涯及她对高尔夫运动的热爱与追求。 1. 第一段指出：“However, it turned out that golf was her true calling”，表明高尔夫才是她真正热爱的爱好。 2. 第一段指出：“Ni Zixin was born in Hubei in 2008”及第二段指出：“Ni Zixin gave us a big surprise at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship in California in July last year... And she also set a record with the best score ever achieved by a Chinese player in the event.”由此可知，倪梓心出生于2008年，“去年”是2025年，2025-2008=17岁，结合选项及赛事信息，去年应该17岁。 3. 最后一段指出：“I hope to represent China in some important events, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics, and win gold medal”，说明倪希望参加奥运会并夺得金牌。 4. 第四段中指出：“Over the years, Ni has been in strict training. She spent three to four afternoons a week and half of her weekends doing practice on the golf course. Although the weather was often challenging, she never gave up.”说明她坚持高强度训练、从不放弃，体现了勤奋刻苦的品质。 20 / 20乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $考前语法精练 专题J813阅读理解 单元话题特训（新教材人教版） Unit 1 Time to Relax 休闲放松 姓名：___________班级：___________座号：___________ 内容提要 初阶练手 进阶提升 能力突破 Passage 1 Different people have different ways to relax. Some people like to do sports, some like to read books, and some like to listen to music. Here are some free-time activities of my friends. Li Tao likes to go hiking with his family on weekends. He thinks it’s a great way to get close to nature and get some exercise. He also likes to take photos of the beautiful scenery. Wang Hong loves to play the piano in her free time. She has been playing it since she was 8. She says that playing the piano helps her relax and express her feelings. She often plays for her family and friends. Zhang Wei likes to do programming. He creates small apps and games in his free time. He thinks it’s a fun and challenging activity. He also likes to share his work with his friends online. 1. What does Li Tao like to do on weekends? A．He likes to go hiking with his family. B．He likes to play the piano. C．He likes to do programming. D．He likes to read books. 2. When did Wang Hong start playing the piano? A．For 5 years. B．For 8 years. C．Since she was 8. D．Since she was 10. 3. What does Zhang Wei like to do in his free time? A．He likes to create small apps and games. B．He likes to take photos of the scenery. C．He likes to play for his family and friends. D．He likes to get close to nature. 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Li Tao likes to play the piano. B．Wang Hong likes to go hiking. C．Zhang Wei likes to do programming. D．All of them like to do sports. Passage 2 How do you spend your free time? Let’s see how the three students do. I really enjoy running with my mother in the morning. We run three times or more a week. And every time we run for an hour. That makes me feel relaxed and energetic. —Sonia I’m now in a band at school. I can play the guitar and the piano, but in the group I’m the singer. So I always play music in my free time. —Alex In my free time, I mainly do two things—dance and karate (空手道). Dancing is a traditional activity in Brazil. I dance every Wednesday. I practise karate in a club three times a week. —Mia 1. How many hours does Sonia run at least in a week? A．3 hours. B．5 hours. C．7 hours. D．9 hours. 2. What role does Alex play in the school band? A．Guitarist. B．Pianist. C．Singer. D．Painter. 3. How many times does Mia dance every month? A．Twelve times. B．Four times. C．Never. D．Six times. 4. What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain why exercise is important for students. B．To teach students how to spend their time properly. C．To show different ways students spend their free time. D．To show how to get good grades in their exams. Passage 3 文章大意：本文是三位学生（Jimmy、Emily和Lily）对自己周末或日常活动的描述。 I study at school from Monday to Friday. On weekends, I usually go out to the park for a walk. There is a small hill in the park and I often have fun climbing it. For me, it’s the happiest day in the whole week. That’s only on Sunday. On Saturday, I have to take my piano lessons in the morning and have English classes in the afternoon. Jimmy During the weekdays, I am busy with my lessons, but on Tuesday, I always go swimming after school. After that, I meet some friends in a music club. We girls like playing games as much as the boys. I also enjoy chatting with some net friends on the Internet on Sunday evenings. I really enjoy this. Emily I never go to those centres or clubs. Every day I go home on time. I never chat with strangers on the Internet. I never have time for sports and never watch TV at home. The only two things I do at home are studying and sleeping. In a word, my life is boring. Lily 1. Now it’s 10:00 am on Saturday, what is Jimmy doing? A．Taking his piano lessons. B．Having English classes. C．Walking in the park. D．Climbing the hill. 2. Which day is the happiest day for Jimmy in a week? A．Monday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday. D．Friday. 3. Who enjoys chatting with some net friends? A．Jimmy. B．Emily. C．Lily. D．Lily’s brother. 4. The only two things Lily does at home are _______. A．watching TV and sleeping. B．studying and watching TV C．sleeping and studying. D．studying and chatting with friends. Passage 4 The Internet doesn’t have to be bad. Make the Internet a friend by using some of the great resources on it. There are many stories online that children can read. We’ve got your library started with the best online stories for children to read. When the Grumpy Bug goes out, he discovers that nobody wants to play with him because he is grumpy. Finally, he becomes good-tempered and has many friends to play with! This interesting story with cute characters was written by Robert Scull. Ziggity Zoom has a good story for kids who love pirates（海盗）. My Little pirate was written by Sharon Pierce McCullough. I love My Little Pirate. It tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. It’s one of the best online stories for kids to read. Artie Knapp has written a funny story about Owen, a turtle, who is afraid of storms. Later, his elder sister helps him overcome his fear of storms. The Shell Shocked Turtle is a story every child who faces fear can relate to. I’m sure children can learn something important from the meaningful story. 1. What does the underline word “good-tempered” mean? A．sad B．friendly C．angry D．happy 2. What important thing can children learn from The Shell Shocked Turtle according to the introduction? A．We must be patient and careful. B．Everyone should do what he/she wants to do. C．Follow our heart, and we will be successful. D．Be brave and never say never. 3. Which one is not true about these three stories? A．The Grumpy Bug was written by Robert Scull. B．My little Pirate is the best online story for kids to read. C．My little pirate tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. D．Owen, the turtle, won’t be afraid of storm any more. 4. Where may you read these stories according to the passage? A．In a magazine. B．In a story book. C．In the newspaper. D．On the Internet. Passage 5 How much free time do you have on the weekend? What do you usually do in your free time? We did a survey of students in No. 5 Middle School. Let’s see the results. How much free time do you have each weekend? How would you like to spend your free time? Sharing stories I love playing soccer on weekends, because it makes me excited. But I broke my leg in a soccer game last year and was away from school for two weeks. Now my mom doesn’t let me play soccer again. We often fight about it. I feel so terrible. —Nick I want to do volunteer (志愿) work on weekends, but I don’t have much time. I finished my homework and housework early last Sunday, so I went to clean the park with my classmates on Sunday afternoon. I felt good. I plan to do more volunteer work. —Mary 1. How much free time do 66% of the students have each weekend? A．A whole day. B．About half a day. C．Less than four hours. D．More than a day. 2. Most boys would like to ________ in their spare time. A．do housework B．do volunteer work C．play sports D．play video games 3. Why does Nick often fight with his mother? A．Because he can’t play soccer again. B．Because he does badly in his exams. C．Because he often hurts his legs. D．Because he doesn’t want to go to school. 4. Where can we see the material? A．From a history report. B．From a dictionary. C．From a storybook. D．From a school newspaper. Passage 6 The following are some wonderful books, and they have just been added to our store’s collection. I Am a Pencil: Sam Swope takes a job teaching writing to third-graders at a school in New York City. He faces many difficulties because the students speak different languages and have different beliefs (信仰). Cover price: $59.88        Our price: $19.95 Our Brother’s Keeper: Jedwin Smith’s brother, Jeff Smith, was killed in Vietnam. After meeting several of Jeff’s old friends in the Marines (海军陆战队), Jedwin decides to make a journey to Vietnam. Cover price: $35.86        Our price: $10.00 What It Takes to Pull Me Through: David L. Marcus introduces us to a special school for troubled teenagers. These teenagers are under great stress and it makes them lose their nature. Cover Price: $35.86      Our Price: $15.00 The Most Scenic Drives in America: This book by Robert J. Dolezal includes about 400 photographs of wonderful places in America. You can also find maps and the latest information about the state parks. Cover Price: $47.88      Our Price: $23.88 1. How much money can you save if you buy I Am a Pencil at the store? A．$79.83. B．$59.88. C．$39.93. D．$19.95. 2. Who once served in the Marines? A．Sam Swope. B．Jeff Smith. C．Jedwin Smith. D．David L. Marcus. 3. What kind of book did David L. Marcus write? A．A book about an English writing teacher. B．A book about a journey to Vietnam. C．A book about troubled teenagers. D．A book about the state parks. 4. Alice is interested in travelling. Which book should she buy? A．I Am a Pencil. B．Our Brother’s Keeper. C．What It Takes to Pull Me Through. D．The Most Scenic Drives in America. Passage 7 Hobbies are important for everyone. They can help us relax, learn new skills and make friends. Different people have different hobbies. Here are some students’ hobbies. Mike, 14 My hobby is collecting model planes. I have collected more than 50 model planes. They are from different countries. I like them because they are beautiful and I can learn a lot about planes. I usually spend my weekends making model planes by myself. It’s a great way to relax. Sarah, 13 I love dancing. I started dancing when I was 5 years old. I dance for two hours every day. Dancing makes me feel confident and happy. I have joined many dancing competitions and won some prizes. My dream is to be a dancer in the future. David, 15 My hobby is writing. I like writing stories and poems. I have a notebook and I write in it every day. Writing helps me express my feelings and ideas. Sometimes, I read my works to my classmates. They say my stories are interesting. I want to be a writer when I grow up. 1. How many model planes has Mike collected? A．More than 30. B．More than 40. C．More than 50. D．More than 60. 2. How long does Sarah dance every day? A．For an hour. B．For two hours. C．For three hours. D．For four hours. 3. What does David like writing? A．Stories and poems. B．Novels and plays. C．Diaries and letters. D．News and reports. 4. What is Sarah’s dream? A．To be a writer. B．To be a dancer. C．To be a pilot. D．To be a teacher. Passage 8 How do you spend your free time? Do you make good use of your free time? Let’s see what the four students do. Sonia: I really enjoy running with my mother in the morning. We run three times or more a week. And every time we run for an hour. That makes me feel relaxed and energetic (充满活力的). Every day after dinner, I walk our dog for half an hour. But I hate playing football with my brother. I think that’s for boys. Alex: I’m in a band at school. I can play the guitar and the piano, but in the group I’m the singer. So I always play music in my free time. I also love taking photos. I think photos can help us remember wonderful moments and find the beauty around. I like working on the photos with a computer. Mia: In my free time, I mainly do two things—dance and karate (空手道). Dancing is a tradition in Brazil. I dance every Wednesday and Saturday. I practice karate in a club three times a week. I have many friends with the same interest in the club. Sometimes I ride my bike to travel around. It’s good for the body and the mind. Li Lei: As a senior (毕业年级的) student in high school, I don’t have much free time every week. But I try to make the best use of it. Every day I do exercise like swimming. Before going to bed, I usually read books, especially history books. Sometimes I go to the movies. And now, there’s almost no time to play computer games. 1. How many hours does Sonia walk her dog in a week? A．For 0.5 hours. B．For 2.5 hours. C．For 3.5 hours. D．For 4.5 hours. 2. How often does Mia dance? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week. D．Four times a week. 3. What can we learn about Li Lei? A．He has the habit of staying up (熬夜) to read books. B．He spends most of his free time reading and exercising. C．He has much free time every week. D．He often plays computer games now. 4. What is the text mainly about? A．Students’ hobbies and free-time activities. B．Tips for studying better. C．How to join a school band. D．Ways to keep healthy. Passage 9 Dear Badminton, I remember the days before we met clearly. Every day when I got home, there was nothing that interested me. Years passed, but nothing changed. Then you moved to the playground near my house. You opened your doors wide. You let me walk in. At first, I was really nervous when I started playing. I failed a lot. I was out of breath. I ran badly. But no matter how many times I messed up, you always let me have another try. You were so patient with me. I used to worry that badminton would just be another hobby I’d give up, like piano playing, cake making or painting. But now I know you’re special. You make me want to be a better person. I get up early to practice, eat healthy food and sleep well. One day, when I was on the playground, I saw some old people coming to play. I suddenly had the answer to that question I was once asked—“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I want to be there with you till the end. Paul 1. Before I met badminton, how did Paul feel when he got home? A．Nervous. B．Bored. C．Excited. D．Surprised. 2. What happened when Paul first started playing badminton? A．He played very well. B．He was relaxed about it. C．He was good at running. D．He failed and was out of breath. 3. What may Paul be when he grows up? A．A football player. B．A basketball player. C．A ping-pong player. D．A badminton player. 4. What does Paul mainly want to tell us in this passage? A．His experience of giving up hobbies. B．The importance of having a hobby. C．His special feeling and story about badminton. D．How to find a suitable hobby. Passage 10 Lots of people can play the violin and write well in a room. But can you play the violin and write floating on water? Mr. Wang, a 70-year-old man from Xi’an has such a special skill. Yesterday morning, Mr. Wang showed his talent in a swimming pool in Xi’an. He first swam for a few minutes and then stopped moving. Two or three seconds later, he was floating on the water. Someone passed him the paper and pen. With the paper in his left hand and the pen in his right hand, the old man started writing. After finishing writing, the old man took out a violin and played a few pieces of wonderful music. To everybody’s surprise, his body didn’t move at all during the two actions. “It’s too hard for a common person because you go down into the water easily,” many people thought. “I’ve been liking swimming and playing the violin since I was a boy,” Mr. Wang said. “I practised floating on water for four years. Two years ago, I started to practise playing and writing. I think everybody can do it. The important thing is to practise much.” 1. Mr. Wang’s special skill is ________. A．playing the violin and writing well in a room B．playing the violin and writing when floating on water C．playing and writing well D．floating on water for long 2. Mr. Wang showed his talent ________. A．in a swimming pool B．this morning C．in a river D．yesterday afternoon 3. Mr. Wang started to practise playing and writing on water at the age of ________ A．70 B．68 C．66 D．60 4. We can learn from the article that ________. A．Mr. Wang has a special body B．practice is important for a skill or a talent show C．common people can do as Mr. Wang does D．old people can float on water easily Passage 11 Many teenagers love mysteries. Here are some top-selling mysteries for teenagers. There must be one that will win your heart! Escape From Mr. Lemocello’s Library Mr. Lemoncello is a famous inventor in town. Twelve kids are invited to visit his new library. This, however, is not a good place to spend the night! The kids must solve the clues (线索) and escape! “It’s a great book! I had my nose in it all the time!” Kim, 14 ¥38.60 (hardcover) ¥34.70 (e-book) The London Eye Mystery Salim suddenly disappears. No one knows where he has gone. His cousins, Ted and Kate, have to follow clues around London in order to find him. Can they make it? Read the novel to find out! ¥74.70 (hardcover) ¥66.60 (e-book) From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home to live in New York City. They become interested in the mystery of an angel statue (雕像) that has been newly brought into the museum. Can they solve it? “It’s a must-read for young fans of puzzles!” Alexa, 13 ¥48.7 (hardcover) ¥34.60 (e-book) The Name of This Book Is Secret Readers will love following Max-Ernest and Cass as they solve the mystery of a missing magician (魔术师)! “You will never want to stop turning its pages!” Gabe, 15 ¥113.40 (hardcover) ¥33.30 (e-book) 1. What does Kim probably mean by saying “I had my nose in it”? A．The book was easy to understand. B．The book was very hard to understand. C．The book made her feel bored. D．The book attracted her very much. 2. In The London Eye Mystery, ________. A．Salim tries to escape from London B．Ted and Kate try to find their missing cousin C．Mr. Lemocello tries to escape from a new library D．Claudia and Jamie solved the mystery of London 3. Bill is always interested in stories that take place in museums. Which of the mysteries would you suggest he buy? A．The London Eye Mystery. B．The Name of This Book Is Secret. C．Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. D．From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. 4. Cynthia decides to buy The London Eye Mystery and The Name of This Book Is Secret. How much money can she save if she buys e-books instead of hardcovers? A．18 yuan. B．88.2 yuan. C．106.2 yuan. D．70.2 yuan. Passage 12 I used to be a shy girl. To make me more outgoing, my mother told me to develop some hobbies. She thought it could make me relaxed. I finally agreed with her and had a try. I found I was interested in collecting leaves of beautiful shapes and colours, so I talked with my mum about it. “Collecting leaves needs to be done outside, so you can also enjoy the fresh air. Believe me. It will make your spare time more colourful,” my mother said. She also gave me a nice notebook to save the leaves. There was a park near my home. It was a good place to get leaves. One day, my grandmother went there with me. We walked slowly around it and picked up many leaves. After that, she went there with me several times. “At first, I just wanted to be with you so that you wouldn’t feel lonely. However, I have fallen in love with the activity now.” After hearing her words, I understood something. Everyone needs to develop a hobby to live happily. 1. Who wanted to make the writer more outgoing? A．Her grandma. B．Her father. C．Her grandpa. D．Her mother. 2. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 2? A．A notebook. B．A park. C．A home. D．A hobby. 3. Which of the following is the right order of the story? a. The writer was a little shy. b. The writer decided to develop a hobby. c. The writer understood something about hobbies. d. The writer went to the park to collect leaves with her grandma. A．a-b-d-c B．a-b-c-d C．b-a-c-d D．b-a-d-c 4. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To tell us not to develop as many hobbies as possible. B．To tell us to try spending time with our family. C．To tell us to develop some hobbies in our lives. D．To tell us not to forget others’ help easily in our lives. Passage 13 We all go to school to study and learn different skills, but have you ever been taught in your dream? Wang Xizhi was a Chinese calligrapher, traditionally called the Sage of Calligraphy (书圣). Born in Linyi, Shandong Province, he spent most of his life in the present-day Shaoxing, Zhejiang. At the beginning, Wang Xizhi learned the art of calligraphy from Lady Wei. But later through practice, he excelled his teacher. Nobody knows who taught him after Lady Wei. However, there is a story that Wang achieved his success by learning from his dream. It is said that Wang would practice calligraphy every day. Still, he was never pleased with what he wrote. One day, he was so tired that he fell asleep at his desk. In his dream, he saw an old man who said to him with a smile, “I will teach you something and you will find it very helpful in the future. Now reach out your hands.” Only half believing, Wang reached out his hand. The old man wrote a character in his hand and said with a nod. “Now, you will be a calligrapher”. With this, he disappeared in the air. Wang looked at his hand and saw a character “永”. He thought it over for a whole night and finally realized that this character had all the basic strokes (笔划) in forming Chinese calligraphy. After waking up from the dream, Wang kept practicing writing the character ”永”. Later Wang became a well-known calligrapher. It is said that even in his lifetime, a few of Wang’s characters or his signature were priceless. Unluckily, none of his works remain today. Down through the ages, however, many students of calligraphy have learned from and copied his style. 1. What does the underlined word in the 2nd paragraph probably mean? A．Fell behind. B．Got better than. C．Took care of. D．Benefited from. 2. What does the 3rd paragraph mainly talk about? A．A teacher who helped Wang Xizhi. B．A good way to practise Chinese calligraphy. C．A dream which inspired Wang Xizhi. D．A story between Wang Xizhi and his teacher. 3. Why did Wang Xizhi keep on practising the character “永”? A．Because an old man in the dream told him to do it. B．Because Wang found it hard to practise the character. C．Because it had all the basic strokes of Chinese calligraphy. D．Because the character encouraged him to keep on practising. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Wang Xizhi was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. B．Wang Xizhi learned calligraphy from his mother. C．Some of Wang Xizhi’s works are kept well. D．Wang Xizhi’s style still influences calligraphers. Passage 14 Ni Zixin was born in Hubei in 2008. When she was a little girl, her parents hoped she could learn to play the piano. However, it turned out that golf was her true calling. Luckily, her parents gave her fully support. Ni Zixin gave us a big surprise at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship (美国女子青少年锦标赛) in California in July this year. With an amazing score of 11-under 131 total, Ni won the first place. And she also set a record for the best score ever achieved by a Chinese player in the event. Ni’s journey into golf began at the age of 9. “I was introduced to golf by my friends. I spent an afternoon playing golf with them on the greens. Then I fell in love with this sport.” Ni said. Ni’s interest quickly turned into her love. Over the years, Ni has been in strict training. She spent three to four afternoons a week and half of her weekends doing practice on the golf course. Although the weather was often challenging, she never gave up. To learn more and know other golf players well, she had to spend lots of time watching matches, too. “Weekends are the hardest because I get home late. And I have to finish my schoolwork.” Ni said. Ni believes golf is more than just a sport. She thinks it can help people to be more patient and develop thinking ability. Even when you just play it for fun, golf can help bring happiness and encourage healthy habits. Ni will continue improving her skills and take part in more matches. “I hope to represent (代表) China in some important events, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics, and win gold medals.” Ni said. 1. What was Ni Zixin’s favourite hobby when she was a little girl? A．Playing the piano. B．Playing golf. C．Playing games. D．Watching matches. 2. How old was Ni when she set the China’s best record in California? A．9 B．11 C．13 D．16 3. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Ni Zixin loved playing the piano best when she was little. B．Ni played golf for the first time when she was eight. C．Ni hopes to take part in the Olympics and win gold medal. D．Ni didn’t do any schoolwork when she was busy practicing golf. 4. Which of the following best describes Ni Zixin? A．Hard-working. B．Honest. C．Practical. D．Helpful. Passage 15 Ni Zixin was born in Hubei in 2008. When she was a little girl, her parents hoped she could learn to play the piano. However, it turned out that golf was her true calling. Luckily, her parents gave her full support. Ni Zixin gave us a big surprise at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship (美国女子青少年锦标赛)  in California in July last year. With an amazing score of 11-under 131, Ni won first place. And she also set a record with the best score ever achieved by a Chinese player in the event. Ni’s journey into golf began at the age of 9. “I was introduced to golf by my friends. I spent an afternoon playing golf with them on the greens. Then I fell in love with this sport, “Ni said. Ni’s interest quickly turned into her love. Over the years, Ni has been in strict training. She spent three to four afternoons a week and half of her weekends doing practice on the golf course. Although the weather was often challenging, she never gave up. To learn more and know other golf players well, she had to spend lots of time watching matches, too. “Weekends are the hardest because I get home late. And I have to finish my school work,” Ni said. Ni believes golf is more than just a sport. She thinks it can help people to be more patient and develop thinking ability. Even when you just play it for fun, golf can help bring happiness and encourage healthy habits. Ni will continue improving her skills and take part in more matches. “I hope to represent (代表) China in some important events, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics, and win a gold medal,” Ni said. 1. What was Ni Zixin’s favourite hobby when she was a little girl? A．Playing the piano. B．Playing golf. C．Playing games. D．Watching games. 2. How old was Ni when she set China’s best record in California? A．9. B．11. C．13. D．17. 3. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Ni Zixin loved playing the piano best when she was little. B．Ni played golf for the first time when she was eight. C．Ni hopes to take part in the Olympics and win gold medals. D．Ni didn’t do any schoolwork when she was busy practicing golf. 4. Which of the following best describes Ni Zixin? A．Hard-working. B．Honest. C．Practical. D．Helpful 14 / 14乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $