专题 J813 Unit 1 Time to Relax 阅读理解（说明文&议论文）-1-【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 We have looked at what esports is. But how does the industry really work? Let’s take a look at some key areas of the industry. Players and how they compete To be a good esports player, you need to be young, strong and able to withstand pressure, with great gaming talent. They usually start at age 16 or 17. They can make millions and often stop playing esports in their mid-20s. After that, players may then go on to coach esports teams or work for publishers. Competitions and leagues (联盟) Like other sports, esports teams play in leagues. The leagues have regular seasons and other kinds of competitions. The league competitions are run by companies like Electronic Sports League. They are now nearly as big as traditional sports. Sometimes, they are held in big sports centers like the Staples Center in Los Angeles, US. Teams and organizations Players often play for teams that focus on certain games and have millions of followers on social media. The best teams are gathered by organizations like China’s Versus Programming Network. An organization supports a competition with money. They will make the event more known through advertising on social media, TV and other ways. Publishers These are the companies that make the games. For example, the US company Riot Games is the publisher of League of Legends. Publishers have many rights. They can decide where their games can be played. If a competition uses their games, they can decide who can host it. 1. About professional esports players, ________. A．they are in their twenties B．they don’t face a lot of pressure C．they can easily become popular D．they often start competitions as teenagers 2. Which of the following runs the league competitions? A．Esports teams. B．Social media. C．Companies. D．Big sports centers. 3. If a publisher chooses the host of a competition, it will ________. A．take part in the game B．be the biggest sponsor (赞助商) C．provide a live-stream of the game D．use its game in the competition. 4. According to the passage, about the esports industry, we know ________. A．it is the highest-paying industry B．its publishers have plenty of rights C．it is more competitive than traditional one D．its development has gradually slowed down 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 4. B 【导语】本文介绍了电竞行业的几个关键领域，包括选手、赛事、战队组织以及游戏发行商。 1. “Players and how they compete”部分提到：“They usually start at age 16 or 17.”，说明职业电竞选手通常在青少年时期开始参赛。 2. “Competitions and leagues”部分提到：“The league competitions are run by companies like Electronic Sports League.”，说明联赛比赛由公司运营。 3. “Publishers”部分提到：“They can decide where their games can be played. If a competition uses their games, they can decide who can host it.”，因此如果发行商选择比赛的主办方，意味着该比赛将使用其开发的游戏。 4. “Publishers”部分提到：“Publishers have many rights.”，并以Riot Games为例说明发行商拥有多项权利，因此可知发行商拥有大量权利。 Passage 2 There are many different kinds of books in the world. Some are for children, some are for teenagers, and some are for adults. Different people like different kinds of books. Children usually like picture books and storybooks. The pictures in the books are very beautiful, and the stories are very interesting. They can learn a lot of simple words and knowledge from these books. Teenagers like novels and science books best. Novels can take them to different worlds, and they can feel the feelings of the characters. Science books can help them know more about nature and science. Some teenagers also like history books. They can learn about the past of the world. Adults like different kinds of books. Some like business books to help them with their work. Some like literary books to enjoy the beauty of language. Some like travel books to know more about different places in the world. Reading is a lifelong hobby. No matter how old you are, you can always find a book that you like. Reading can make you grow up and become a better person. 1. What kind of books do children usually like? A．Novels and science books. B．Picture books and storybooks. C．Business books and literary books. D．History books and travel books. 2. Why do teenagers like science books? A．Because they are very beautiful. B．Because they can learn simple words. C．Because they can know more about nature and science. D．Because they can learn about the past of the world. 3. What do some adults read business books for? A．To enjoy the beauty of language. B．To help them with their work. C．To know more about different places. D．To feel the feelings of the characters. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A．Only children and teenagers like reading. B．Reading is only a hobby for young people. C．Different people like different kinds of books. D．Adults don’t like reading storybooks at all. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界上有不同种类的书籍，儿童、青少年和成年人因年龄与需求不同，喜欢的书籍类型也各不相同，同时指出阅读是终身爱好，能让人成长。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Children usually like picture books and storybooks.”可知，孩子们通常喜欢图画书和故事书。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Science books can help them know more about nature and science.”可知，青少年喜欢科学书是因为能借此了解更多关于自然和科学的知识。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Some like business books to help them with their work.”可知，一些成年人阅读商业书籍是为了辅助自己的工作。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“Different people like different kinds of books.”可知，不同的人喜欢不同种类的书籍。故选C。 Passage 3 There are many kinds of ball games in the world, basketball, volleyball, football, baseball…In my opinion, the most popular game is football. It’s my favourite sport. When the important matches begin, all the audience cheer for one side or the other. Football started in England. Now it’s very popular in many countries, such as France, Germany, Italy and so on. It is surprising that very small kids in England know a lot about football. They can tell you the names of the players in most of the important teams. They can show you the photos of their favourite players. They can remember clearly the results of the most important matches. They can even expect which team will win or which team will lose. Can you believe it? However, in China, Chinese students work hard for higher grades and they have no time for sports. The schools should arrange (安排) some games and matches for their students. It’s good for children. 1. Which sport does the writer think is the most popular in the world? A．Basketball. B．Football. C．Baseball. D．Table tennis. 2. From the passage, we know ________. A．it’s surprising that Chinese students know much about football B．all the audience only cheer for one side in a match C．in fact, no one knows for certain (确切的) who will win D．in China, students don’t like football 3. The underlined word “audience” in the first paragraph means ________. A．体育馆 B．成年人 C．观众 D．小孩子 4. What’s the passage about? A．Music. B．Movie. C．Sport. D．Play. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 4. C 【导语】本文是说明文，主要介绍了足球这一运动的流行程度、起源地的足球文化，以及中国学生参与体育活动的现状。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“In my opinion, the most popular game is football”可知，作者认为足球是世界上最受欢迎的运动。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据第二段“They can even expect which team will win or which team will lose”可知，只是“预测”比赛结果，并非确定谁会赢，因此没人能确切知道比赛胜负。故选C。 3. 词句猜测题。根据第一段“When the important matches begin, all the audience cheer for one side or the other”可知，比赛开始时为球队欢呼的是“观众”，“audience”意为“观众”。故选C。 4. 主旨大意题。文章围绕足球这一体育运动展开，介绍其流行度、文化及相关现状，主题属于“体育”类别。故选C。 Passage 4 Reading is not only good for our self-development but also quite easy to do. There are so many benefits of reading books. Reading is a good way to deal with stress. In one study, reading was found to be effective (有效的) in reducing stress. When you are reading books, you can keep the noisy world out and needn’t worry about the problems that bother you. This means reading can help you feel relaxed. Reading protects brain health. If you read at least once a week, you will probably have a better ability to understand at an old age. That’s because when you are reading, you actually keep thinking, even imagining. And that is good exercise for your mind. Reading is an excellent bedtime activity. On the one hand, reading before bed can help you fall asleep in a shorter time. On the other hand, it is better for your eyes to hold a book while going to bed instead of your mobile phone. There is no doubt that reading is good for you. Why not pick up a book to read right now? 1. What does the underlined word “bother” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Trouble. B．Help. C．Encourage. D．Attack. 2. You could have a better ability to understand when you’re old if you read at least ________. A．twice a year B．once a year C．twice a week D．once a week 3. Which is the right structure of the text? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 4. What is the text mainly about? A．A good way to deal with stress. B．The advantages of self-development. C．The benefits of reading books. D．An excellent bedtime activity. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了阅读书籍的多种好处。 1. 词句猜测题。根据“When you are reading books, you can keep the noisy world out and needn’t worry about the problems that bother you.”可知，阅读时可以隔绝嘈杂世界，不必担心那些“困扰”你的问题，因此“bother”的意思与“Trouble”相近。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“If you read at least once a week, you will probably have a better ability to understand at an old age.”可知，每周至少阅读一次，年老时理解能力可能会更好。故选D。 3. 篇章结构题。本文第一段总起，点明阅读的好处；第二、三、四段分别从缓解压力、保护大脑健康、睡前活动三个方面具体说明阅读的益处；第五段总结并发出呼吁。整体结构为“总—分—总”，选项B结构图符合。故选B。 4. 主旨大意题。全文围绕“阅读书籍的好处”展开，从多个角度阐述了阅读的积极作用，因此选项C“读书的好处”精准概括本文主旨。故选C。 Passage 5 Helping your children choose a hobby is very good for them. They can learn a lot when they are enjoying themselves. To help your children choose a hobby for fun, here are a few tips that may help. Match your children’s interests. If they like to cook, buy them cookbooks and show your interest in and support of their interests. Try something different. Introduce a new hobby as a birthday or holiday gift. Your children may become interested in it or at least get to know a new thing. Share a hobby with them. Take an art class as a family. Go for mountain climbing together. Spending family time doing fun things can make a healthy and nice relationship. Take it to the next level. If they prefer pop music, visit a singer’s website. Take in a concert. Don’t push hobbies that interest you to your children. Let kids choose their own interests. Don’t show your disappointment if they choose something different from what you thought of. Hobbies are a great way for kids to learn new things. From making kites to writing songs, help your children to try different interests until they choose one they want to learn more about. 1. Who is the passage written for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Doctors. 2. What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．A holiday. B．A birthday present. C．A new hobby. D．A cookbook. 3. Which tip can make the family relationship better? A．Match your child’s interests. B．Share a hobby with your child. C．Try different hobbies. D．Take it to the next level. 4. What is the next level? A．It’s hard for parents to choose hobbies for their children. B．Hobbies should go with children’s interests. C．Children can’t learn anything from their hobbies. D．Developing hobbies deeply based on interests. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要为家长提供了关于如何帮助孩子选择和发展爱好的几条实用建议。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Helping your children choose a hobby is very good for them.”以及后文多次出现的“your children”可知，文章是写给家长的，旨在指导家长如何帮助孩子。故选A。 2. 词句猜测题。根据“Introduce a new hobby as a birthday or holiday gift. Your children may become interested in it…”可知，前文建议将新爱好作为礼物，后文指孩子可能会对“它”感兴趣。it指代前文提到的“a new hobby”。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Share a hobby with them…Spending family time doing fun things can make a healthy and nice relationship.”可知，与孩子分享爱好、共度时光能促进家庭关系。故选B。 4. 词句猜测题。根据“Take it to the next level. If they prefer pop music, visit a singer’s website. Take in a concert.”可知，该段建议在孩子已有兴趣（如喜欢流行音乐）的基础上，通过看演唱会等方式进行更深入的体验。这不仅仅是简单的玩乐，而是基于兴趣做深度的拓展。故选D。 Passage 6 In today’s world, young people have many ways to spend their free time. Some like to do outdoor activities, such as hiking or skiing. These activities help them stay healthy and enjoy nature. Others like indoor activities, like painting, doing calligraphy, or playing a musical instrument. These activities are good for expressing feelings and relaxing the mind. Teng Fei, a 14-year-old boy, likes programming. He spends two hours every day learning to code. He hopes to create an app that can help students learn English. Helen likes painting very much. She often paints pictures of her family and friends. Chen Jie enjoys playing the flute. She says music makes her feel peaceful. Everyone has their own way to relax. What is important is to find an activity that you really enjoy. 1. What does Teng Fei want to create? A．A painting. B．A music app. C．An English learning app. D．A sports game. 2. Why does Chen Jie play the flute? A．To get some exercise. B．To create an app. C．To express her feelings. D．To feel peaceful. 3. Which activity is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Skiing. B．Doing calligraphy. C．Swimming. D．Painting. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to learn English. B．Different free-time activities for young people. C．The importance of outdoor activities. D．How to create an app. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 4. B 【导语】本文主要介绍了年轻人不同的空闲时间活动。 1. 第二段提到：“Teng Fei... hopes to create an app that can help students learn English.”，直接说明他想创建一个帮助学生学习英语的应用。 2. 第二段指出：“Chen Jie enjoys playing the flute. She says music makes her feel peaceful.”，明确表示她吹笛子是因为音乐让她感到平静。 3. 第一段列举了户外活动如hiking和skiing，室内活动如painting、doing calligraphy和playing a musical instrument；第二段提到了painting和playing the flute。选项中的skiing、doing calligraphy和painting均被提及，而swimming未被提到。 4. 文章围绕年轻人如何度过空闲时间展开，因此主旨是介绍年轻人不同的空闲时间活动。 Passage 7 How do you spend your free time? Playing sports or seeing movies? Do you want to live a different kind of after-school life? How about trying some special after-school classes about the intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)? Li Chenxi is at No. 2 Middle School in Yinchuan. Li is interested in tie-dyeing (扎染). She can make dresses after learning for more than a year. “In the past, I had too much homework to do. But now I can do what I want to do in my free time. I enjoy it,” she said. Antoine is from Rwanda (卢旺达). When Antoine first watched the dragon dance, he was surprised and could not wait to join in it. However, the training was not easy. He kept practicing the skills day by day. In 2020, Antoine built the first international student dragon dance team in his school. On Saturday afternoon, a group of children are following Zhu Wei in Zimbabwe (津巴布韦). Zhu, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, teaches them Tai Chi. These children like Tai Chi. In their opinion, Tai Chi helps them keep healthy. It’s a mind-body exercise. Chloe from Canada is a papercutting lover. Every Sunday, she learns paper cutting from Mrs. Smith. The girl can easily cut butterflies, ducks, flowers and so on. Last weekend, Chloe made a paper-cutting work of a bird. She felt excited to see it shown on the school wall. 1. What does Li Chenxi think of her tie-dyeing classes? A．Boring. B．Difficult. C．Enjoyable. D．Tiring. 2. Why do children in Zimbabwe choose to practice Tai Chi? A．Because they want to be Chinese medicine doctors. B．Because they want to learn more about Chinese culture. C．Because they think Tai Chi is good for both their body and mind. D．Because they want to make friends with Zhu Wei. 3. Which work may be shown on Chloe’s school wall? A． B． C． D． 4. Which is the common theme of the four passages? A．Foreign students enjoy traditional Chinese culture. B．Chinese culture is popular among people of all ages. C．Traditional Chinese culture lights up the after-school life. D．People use different ways to spread Chinese culture. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，通过介绍扎染、舞龙、太极、剪纸这几项中国传统文化相关的活动，展现中国传统文化丰富了不同地区、不同人群的课后生活，让课后生活变得更有趣、更有意义，同时也体现了传统文化的魅力与影响力。 1. 根据第二段最后一句“I enjoy it” 可知，李晨曦觉得扎染课很愉快。 2. 根据第四段中“These children like Tai Chi...mind-body exercise.” 可知，津巴布韦的孩子们选择练习太极的原因是他们认为太极对他们的身心都有好处。 3. 根据最后一段中“Last weekend, Chloe made... shown on the school wall.” 可知，Chloe 做了一幅鸟的剪纸作品，这幅作品被展示在学校墙上。 4. 根据第一段中“How do you spend your free time... after-school classes about the intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)?” 以及下文的介绍可知，共同主题是中国传统文化点亮课余生活。 Passage 8 People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record (录制) programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of spending free time. People in the UK spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. Many people in the UK have pets. They like playing with their pets in their free time. In summer, gardening (园艺) is popular. And families often have a “day out” on the weekend. They often go to a festival or see a show. Young people like to go to clubs, and people of all ages like to go to the cinema. In winter, “do it yourself” is popular. People often spend their free time repairing (修理) houses. Some free time activities are with friends. Asking friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people and their friends have dinner in a restaurant. On the weekend, people in the UK like to spend their free time doing sport. The popular kinds of sports are soccer, horse racing, swimming, tennis, skating, climbing and hill walking. 1. What is the favorite free time activity of people in the UK? A．Reading. B．Watching TV. C．Doing sports. D．Playing with their pets. 2. ________ is popular in winter in the UK. A．Gardening B．Seeing a show C．Repairing houses D．Going to a festival 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．People in the UK often record TV programs. B．People in the UK like to do sports in the morning. C．People of all ages in the UK like to go to clubs in summer. D．People in the UK often have a “day out” with their friends. 4. What is the passage mainly about? A．People in the UK like making friends. B．People in the UK enjoy different festivals. C．What people in the UK do in their free time. D．Why people in the UK have a lot of free time. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 【分析】本文主要介绍了英国人在空闲时间的休闲方式。 1. 细节理解题。根据“They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV.”可知，英国人最喜欢的业余活动是看电视。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“In winter, “do it yourself” is popular. People often spend their free time repairing (修理) houses.”可知，“修理房屋”在英国的冬季很受欢迎。故选C。 3. 推理判断题。根据“They often record (录制) programs so they can watch them later.”可知，英国人经常录制电视节目。故选A。 4. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax.”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了英国人在空闲时间的休闲方式。故选C。 Passage 9 In the world today, all of the people need to have fun when they are free. We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life. Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form (形式) is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation (消遣) for people who like to be outdoors. Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor relaxation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing. It doesn’t matter if we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time, and enjoy themselves. 1. Which is the most popular form of recreation? A．Watching TV. B．Sports. C．Singing and dancing. D．Sleeping. 2. People want to take part in sports to ________. A．keep healthy and enjoy life B．make friends C．find a good job D．make more money 3. Outdoor sports include ________. A．singing and dancing B．listening to the radio C．skating and mountain climbing D．watching TV 4. Why do many people like watching sports on TV or listening to them on the radio? A．Because they don’t enjoy life. B．Because they don’t enjoy sports. C．Because they like sports but they don’t like to take part in them. D．Because they don’t need recreation. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 【导语】本文主要讨论了“休闲放松”对现代人的重要性以及不同的放松方式。 1. 原文第二段明确提到：“Perhaps the most popular form is to take part in sports”，说明最受欢迎的放松形式是参加体育运动。 2. 原文第一段开头就点明：“We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life”，第二段还提到：“Perhaps the most popular form is to take part in sports”，说明人们做运动是为了保持健康、享受生活。 3. 原文第二段最后一句明确说明：“Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation for people who like to be outdoors”，说明滑冰和登山是户外运动。 4. 原文第三段开头提到：“Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio”，说明有些人喜欢运动，但不想亲自参与，因此选择看电视或听广播。 Passage 10 Three men have lunch together. After the lunch is over, the men disagree on who should pay for the food. So, like little boys, they play a game called rock-paper-scissors. Around the world, when people want to decide on something or someone, they play this fun game. In this game, a closed hand means a rock, an open hand means a piece of paper, and a hand with two fingers out means scissors. We all know how this is played. Paper can cover a rock, so rock loses to paper; scissors will break if they try to cut a rock, so scissors lose to rock; and scissors can cut paper, so paper loses to scissors. It seems that everyone plays this game, but many people do not know where it came from. People first started playing a game like rock-paper-scissors in ancient China. During the Han Dynasty, people played a game called shoushiling（手势令）. In this game, people used hand gestures like in the modern rock-paper-scissors game, but their gestures meant different kinds of animals. In the 17th century, this game was brought to Japan. The modern form of rock-paper-scissors was developed in Japan in the late 19th century. From Japan, it became known in Western countries, and even today many people think that it is a Japanese game. 1. In the rock-paper-scissors game, ________ means scissors. A．a closed hand B．a hand with two fingers out C．an open hand D．a hand with one finger out 2. Why do scissors lose to rock, according to the article? A．Because rock is sharper than scissors. B．Because scissors are smaller than rock. C．Because scissors are lighter than rock. D．Because scissors will break if they try to cut a rock. 3. In the Han Dynasty game shoushiling, people’s hand gestures meant ________. A．different kinds of animals B．different kinds of flowers C．different Chinese characters D．the same as those in the rock-paper-scissors game 4. What’s the main idea of the article? A．It’s about the history of the rock-paper-scissor game. B．It tells us how to play the rock-paper-scissor game. C．It tells us the difference between the rock-paper-scissor game and shoushiling. D．It tells us some facts of the rock-paper-scissor game. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了游戏“石头剪刀布”的用途，规则及历史渊源。 1. 细节理解题。根据“a hand with two fingers out means scissors”可知伸出一只手的两根手指意味着“剪刀”。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“ scissors will break if they try to cut a rock, so scissors lose to rock”可知剪刀剪石头会坏，所以剪刀输给石头。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据“but their gestures meant different kinds of animals”可知手势令的手势表示不同的动物。故选A。 4. 主旨大意题。本文讲述了“剪刀石头布”的一些相关的事实，包括：用途、规则和历史渊源。故选D。 Passage 11 People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of spending free time. People in the UK spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. Many people in the UK have pets. They like playing with their pets in their free time. In summer, gardening is popular. And families often have a “day out” at the weekend. They often go to a festival or see a show. Young people like to go to clubs, and people of all ages like to go to the cinema. In winter, “do-it-yourself” is popular. People often spend their free time repairing houses. Some free time activities are with friends. Asking friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people and their friends have dinner in a restaurant. At the weekend, people in the UK like to spend their free time doing sport. The popular kinds of sports are football, horse racing, swimming, tennis, skating, climbing and hiking. 1. Which of the blanks can be filled with the underlined word “record” in paragraph 1? A．I didn’t read any of his books, so I can’t ________ on it. B．I like to keep a diary to ________ my stories and feelings. C．The Chinese people are smart and ________ many wonders. D．She can ________ the whole poem from memory. 2. What will people in the UK most probably do in December? A．Go swimming. B．Grow some flowers. C．Paint their walls. D．Go to a music festival. 3. What can we know about people in the UK from the text? A．They are too busy to do some reading. B．They spend much of their free time at home. C．They usually have dinner in a restaurant with their friends. D．They prefer watching TV to doing any other free-time activity. 4. What is the text mainly about? A．What people in the UK do in their free time. B．Why people in the UK have lots of free time. C．How people in the UK spend their weekends. D．The importance of having free time for people in the UK. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 【导语】本文是说明文，主要介绍了英国人在空闲时间的各类活动，涵盖居家、季节类、社交及运动等不同场景的休闲方式。 1. 词句猜测题。根据第一段“record programs so they can watch them later”可知，“record”意为“记录、录制”。选项B中“keep a diary to record my stories and feelings”（写日记记录故事和感受）符合“record”的用法。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据第三段“In winter, ‘do-it-yourself’ is popular. People often spend their free time repairing houses”可知，12月属于英国的冬季，“Paint their walls（粉刷墙壁）”属于repairing houses（修缮房屋）活动。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第一段“They spend a lot of their free time at home”可知，英国人的空闲时间大多是在家度过的。故选B。 4. 主旨大意题。文章围绕“英国人在空闲时间做什么”展开，“What people in the UK do in their free time”能概括全文核心内容。故选A。 Passage 12 Work Hard, Play Hard It can be hard to make time for a hobby when we have many important things to do. But hobbies might be more important than you think. Physical hobbies like going hiking or playing tennis can help you to stay healthy. They keep you fit, and they can even lower stress and improve your memory and focus. Other types of hobbies can also keep us healthy. Some scientists believe that making music can lower our blood pressure and make our body stronger, which makes it harder for us to fall sick. Playing an instrument also keeps our brains young. Hobbies are also good for your emotional well-being. Creative hobbies like painting or writing can help you deal with negative emotions by giving you a way to express how you feel. They can even make you feel good about yourself! In one study, after just 45 minutes of making art, most of the participants reported feeling more confident in themselves. However, while hobbies have many benefits, it is important to find the right balance. Playing computer games or chatting online may be fun, but such hobbies usually include a lot of screen time, which could cause problems such as eye strain or poor sleep. These activities are also usually done alone, and that could cause some people to feel lonely. Why not choose an outdoor hobby instead? Fresh air, green spaces, peace and quiet—these things help us to relax and feel good. And if you go hiking or fly a kite in the park, you can take a friend with you, which reduces loneliness and helps build relationships. No matter what your hobby is, it is important to make time for it. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! 1. What can physical hobbies help us do? A．Improve writing skills. B．Stay healthy. C．Learn new languages. D．Make more money. 2. How long did the study mentioned in the passage last? A．45 minutes. B．One hour. C．Two hours. D．Half a day. 3. What problem can too much screen time cause? A．High blood pressure. B．Eye strain. C．Weight gain. D．Poor memory. 4. What does the writer advise us to do? A．Give up hobbies. B．Choose outdoor hobbies. C．Spend more time on computer games. D．Only do hobbies on weekends. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了爱好对人身心健康的益处与注意事项，说明合理安排爱好时间能让人保持良好状态、避免电子爱好带来的相关问题。 1. 第二段点明作用：“Physical hobbies like going hiking or playing tennis can help you to stay healthy”，这直接说明身体类爱好能帮助我们保持健康。 2. 第三段提及时长：“In one study, after just 45 minutes of making art, most of the participants reported feeling more confident in themselves”，这直接说明该研究持续了45分钟。 3. 第四段说明问题：“Playing computer games or chatting online may be fun, but such hobbies usually include a lot of screen time, which could cause problems such as eye strain and poor sleep”，这直接说明过多的屏幕使用时间会导致眼疲劳。 4. 第四段提出建议：“Why not choose an outdoor hobby instead?”这直接说明作者建议我们选择户外类爱好。 Passage 13 When I was a boy, my mum used to say I would read the back of a medicine bottle if I didn’t have a book in my hand. It was true, and even now that reading habit has been with me. I always have at least one book being read, sometimes I might have two or three. And I’m talking about real books, books made out of paper, books that you can hold in your hand, to read, at the table, on the subway or my favorite place to read—in the bath. But the number of people reading books is dropping. A recent survey tells us that Chinese people only read 4.77 printed books a year on average (平均) and in the US, 25 percent of the population say they didn’t read a book last year! So what’s stopping people from reading? The answer of course is the huge influence (影响) that technology has had on our life. Why do you read a book when you can watch a movie or TV play on your smartphones or iPads? For younger people, books may not be as exciting as online games. With stories you have to work at it, closely follow the turns of the plot (情节). There are no shortcuts with a book. You have to turn page after page. But you can still get lost in a book. We all have this thing called imagination. It’s much more powerful than any computer; in fact, it’s worth remembering that any online game was first written in words as a story by its writer. It’s all about his or her or their imagination. So we need to read—if we do not read , it will be hard for us to improve our ability to think widely, to have an imagination. Reading is a process in which we need to compare and connect other things we have read and seen in the past. If you do not read, this will not only influence your study, but also your social life in the future. So why not follow me from now on? Run a hot bath, or find a comfortable chair and read a good book for a few hours—there are quite many, for free, in your local library. 1. What can we learn from the writer from his early age? A．The writer used to enjoy playing with a medicine bottle. B．The writer has had the reading habit since his childhood. C．The writer always has two or three books in his hand. D．The writer often reads books at a table on the subway. 2. The number of people reading books is dropping because ________. A．Books are becoming less interesting B．technology has greatly influenced our life C．25% of Americans don’t need books D．there aren’t enough printed books to read 3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A．Reading can help to develop our imagination. B．All online games were first written in words. C．We need to think a lot while reading a book. D．Younger people prefer books to online games. 4. In this passage, the writer mainly suggests that we should ________. A．run a hot bath to read books B．borrow books from the library C．read more books in our life D．read books in a comfortable chair 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 【导语】 本文是一篇议论文，作者通过讲述自己从小养成的阅读习惯，引出当前人们阅读量下降的现象，并分析了技术对人们阅读习惯的影响。作者强调了阅读对于培养想象力和思维能力的重要性，并鼓励大家多读书。 1. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When I was a boy, my mum used to say I would read the back of a medicine bottle if I didn’t have a book in my hand. It was true, and even now that reading habit has been with me.”可知，作者从小就养成了阅读的习惯。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The answer of course is the huge influence (影响) that technology has had on our life.”可知，人们阅读量下降的原因是技术对我们的生活产生了巨大影响。故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“For younger people, books may not be as exciting as online games.”可知，对于年轻人来说，书籍可能不如网络游戏那么刺激，因此D选项“年轻人更喜欢书籍而不是网络游戏”是错误的。故选D。 4. 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“So why not follow me from now on? Run a hot bath, or find a comfortable chair and read a good book for a few hours...”以及全文内容可知，作者主要建议我们在生活中多读书。故选C。 Passage 14 Comics and graphic stories (图像故事) have been popular around the world for over a century. They started as simple drawings in newspapers in the late 1800s. By the mid-1900s, comics grew into colorful books with exciting characters like superheroes and funny animals. Today, they are not just for kids — many adults enjoy them too! Comics use pictures and words together to tell stories. The pictures are placed in panels (small boxes), and characters often speak through speech bubbles. Graphics novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and tell complete stories in one book. They cover many topics, from fantasy adventures to real-life events. While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time. Both use art styles to show emotions — for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness. Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas. A science comic might explain how plants grow using images and simple texts. Some students even create their own comics to practice writing and drawing skills. Comics also encourage people who don’t like reading long texts to enjoy stories. 1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．How to draw speech bubbles correctly. B．Differences between comics and graphic novels. C．The history of newspaper cartoons. D．Why adults dislike graphic novels. 2. What can we infer about comics from the text? A．They are only popular with young children. B．They use pictures and colours to express feelings. C．They are less interesting than regular books. D．They were invented in the 21st century. 3. Why might a teacher use comics in class according to the text? A．To make complex topics easier to understand. B．To help students enjoy drawing more than writing. C．To replace all textbooks. D．To encourage students to read fewer books. 4. Which statement about graphic novels is NOT true? A．They usually tell a full story in one book. B．They are often thicker than comic books. C．They are published weekly or monthly. D．They can include stories based on real life. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了漫画和图像小说的发展历程、特点、区别以及它们在教学中的应用。 1. 主旨大意题。根据“Graphics novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and tell complete stories in one book.”，随后对比了漫画和图像小说在长度、出版频率等方面的不同，主要讲述的是两者的区别。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据“Both use art styles to show emotions — for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness.”可知，漫画会用图画和颜色来表达情感。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas.”可知，老师在课堂上使用漫画是因为它能让复杂的话题更容易理解。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。根据“While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time.”可知，每周或每月出版的是漫画，而非图像小说，因此“它们经常每周或每月出版”这一说法不正确。故选C。 Passage 15 Tetris (俄罗斯方块) is one of the most popular video games of all time. Do you know who invented it? A computer engineer named Alexey Pajitnov created it in 1984. He drew inspiration (灵感) from his favourite board game pentominoes (拼五方块游戏) and he invented the game just for fun. The game became popular almost as soon as it hit the market. The Tetris Company was set up in 1996. As a basic computer game, Tetris spread (传播) quickly. It was one of the most often played games on Nintendo Game Boy. Tetris was also the first video game played in space. In 1993, Aleksandr Serebrov played the game on his Game Boy while he was in space. After that, it became one of the most popular games among kids and adults. Tetris may be quite fun. (a) In a study, kids played Tetris for about 30 minutes daily over three months. (b) The game is also useful to help treat PTSD patients (创伤后应激障碍患者). (c) This led to growth in parts of their brains. (d) But it also has an active influence on the brain. However, some people have a difficult time putting the game down. They spend so much time playing Tetris that they see Tetriminos falling in their dreams. Some even start to see things that are not really there. This is called the “Tetris Effect”. Since playing it has certain side effects (副作用), just make sure you play only when your parents know it! 1. Why was Tetris invented according to the text? A．To have fun. B．To do a survey. C．To help make money. D．To treat the brain. 2. When did Tetris become one of the most popular games? A．In 1984. B．In 1993. C．In 1994. D．In 1996. 3. Which of the following shows the right order of Paragraph 4? A．b-a-d-c B．b-d-a-c C．d-a-c-b D．d-b-c-a 4. What can we learn from the text? A．What the “Tetris Effect” is. B．We can play Tetris only on the computer. C．Tetris is popular only among children. D．Aleksandr Serebrov played Tetris in 1996. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了经典游戏“俄罗斯方块”的发明背景、发展历程、流行程度以及对大脑的积极影响和可能带来的副作用——“俄罗斯方块效应”。 1. 第一段最后一句提到“he invented the game just for fun.”，因此他发明这个游戏只是为了好玩。 2. 第三段提到“In 1993, Aleksandr Serebrov played the game on his Game Boy while he was in space. After that, it became one of the most popular games among kids and adults.”，因此在1993年之后，俄罗斯方块成为最受欢迎的游戏之一。 3. 第四段中，首先“But it also has an active influence on the brain.”说明游戏对大脑有积极影响 (d)；接着“In a study, kids played Tetris for about 30 minutes daily over three months.”举例说明：一项研究中，孩子们每天玩30分钟俄罗斯方块，持续三个月 (a)；然后“This led to growth in parts of their brains.”说明这导致他们大脑部分区域增长 (c)；最后“The game is also useful to help treat PTSD patients.”补充说明游戏也有助于治疗PTSD患者 (b)。 4. 最后一段提到“This is called the ‘Tetris Effect’.”，并解释了什么是“俄罗斯方块效应”——玩太多游戏后，在梦中甚至清醒时也会看到游戏中的方块下落。因此我们可以从文中了解到“俄罗斯方块效应”是什么。 19 / 19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 We have looked at what esports is. But how does the industry really work? Let’s take a look at some key areas of the industry. Players and how they compete To be a good esports player, you need to be young, strong and able to withstand pressure, with great gaming talent. They usually start at age 16 or 17. They can make millions and often stop playing esports in their mid-20s. After that, players may then go on to coach esports teams or work for publishers. Competitions and leagues (联盟) Like other sports, esports teams play in leagues. The leagues have regular seasons and other kinds of competitions. The league competitions are run by companies like Electronic Sports League. They are now nearly as big as traditional sports. Sometimes, they are held in big sports centers like the Staples Center in Los Angeles, US. Teams and organizations Players often play for teams that focus on certain games and have millions of followers on social media. The best teams are gathered by organizations like China’s Versus Programming Network. An organization supports a competition with money. They will make the event more known through advertising on social media, TV and other ways. Publishers These are the companies that make the games. For example, the US company Riot Games is the publisher of League of Legends. Publishers have many rights. They can decide where their games can be played. If a competition uses their games, they can decide who can host it. 1. About professional esports players, ________. A．they are in their twenties B．they don’t face a lot of pressure C．they can easily become popular D．they often start competitions as teenagers 2. Which of the following runs the league competitions? A．Esports teams. B．Social media. C．Companies. D．Big sports centers. 3. If a publisher chooses the host of a competition, it will ________. A．take part in the game B．be the biggest sponsor (赞助商) C．provide a live-stream of the game D．use its game in the competition. 4. According to the passage, about the esports industry, we know ________. A．it is the highest-paying industry B．its publishers have plenty of rights C．it is more competitive than traditional one D．its development has gradually slowed down Passage 2 There are many different kinds of books in the world. Some are for children, some are for teenagers, and some are for adults. Different people like different kinds of books. Children usually like picture books and storybooks. The pictures in the books are very beautiful, and the stories are very interesting. They can learn a lot of simple words and knowledge from these books. Teenagers like novels and science books best. Novels can take them to different worlds, and they can feel the feelings of the characters. Science books can help them know more about nature and science. Some teenagers also like history books. They can learn about the past of the world. Adults like different kinds of books. Some like business books to help them with their work. Some like literary books to enjoy the beauty of language. Some like travel books to know more about different places in the world. Reading is a lifelong hobby. No matter how old you are, you can always find a book that you like. Reading can make you grow up and become a better person. 1. What kind of books do children usually like? A．Novels and science books. B．Picture books and storybooks. C．Business books and literary books. D．History books and travel books. 2. Why do teenagers like science books? A．Because they are very beautiful. B．Because they can learn simple words. C．Because they can know more about nature and science. D．Because they can learn about the past of the world. 3. What do some adults read business books for? A．To enjoy the beauty of language. B．To help them with their work. C．To know more about different places. D．To feel the feelings of the characters. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A．Only children and teenagers like reading. B．Reading is only a hobby for young people. C．Different people like different kinds of books. D．Adults don’t like reading storybooks at all. Passage 3 There are many kinds of ball games in the world, basketball, volleyball, football, baseball…In my opinion, the most popular game is football. It’s my favourite sport. When the important matches begin, all the audience cheer for one side or the other. Football started in England. Now it’s very popular in many countries, such as France, Germany, Italy and so on. It is surprising that very small kids in England know a lot about football. They can tell you the names of the players in most of the important teams. They can show you the photos of their favourite players. They can remember clearly the results of the most important matches. They can even expect which team will win or which team will lose. Can you believe it? However, in China, Chinese students work hard for higher grades and they have no time for sports. The schools should arrange (安排) some games and matches for their students. It’s good for children. 1. Which sport does the writer think is the most popular in the world? A．Basketball. B．Football. C．Baseball. D．Table tennis. 2. From the passage, we know ________. A．it’s surprising that Chinese students know much about football B．all the audience only cheer for one side in a match C．in fact, no one knows for certain (确切的) who will win D．in China, students don’t like football 3. The underlined word “audience” in the first paragraph means ________. A．体育馆 B．成年人 C．观众 D．小孩子 4. What’s the passage about? A．Music. B．Movie. C．Sport. D．Play. Passage 4 Reading is not only good for our self-development but also quite easy to do. There are so many benefits of reading books. Reading is a good way to deal with stress. In one study, reading was found to be effective (有效的) in reducing stress. When you are reading books, you can keep the noisy world out and needn’t worry about the problems that bother you. This means reading can help you feel relaxed. Reading protects brain health. If you read at least once a week, you will probably have a better ability to understand at an old age. That’s because when you are reading, you actually keep thinking, even imagining. And that is good exercise for your mind. Reading is an excellent bedtime activity. On the one hand, reading before bed can help you fall asleep in a shorter time. On the other hand, it is better for your eyes to hold a book while going to bed instead of your mobile phone. There is no doubt that reading is good for you. Why not pick up a book to read right now? 1. What does the underlined word “bother” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Trouble. B．Help. C．Encourage. D．Attack. 2. You could have a better ability to understand when you’re old if you read at least ________. A．twice a year B．once a year C．twice a week D．once a week 3. Which is the right structure of the text? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 4. What is the text mainly about? A．A good way to deal with stress. B．The advantages of self-development. C．The benefits of reading books. D．An excellent bedtime activity. Passage 5 Helping your children choose a hobby is very good for them. They can learn a lot when they are enjoying themselves. To help your children choose a hobby for fun, here are a few tips that may help. Match your children’s interests. If they like to cook, buy them cookbooks and show your interest in and support of their interests. Try something different. Introduce a new hobby as a birthday or holiday gift. Your children may become interested in it or at least get to know a new thing. Share a hobby with them. Take an art class as a family. Go for mountain climbing together. Spending family time doing fun things can make a healthy and nice relationship. Take it to the next level. If they prefer pop music, visit a singer’s website. Take in a concert. Don’t push hobbies that interest you to your children. Let kids choose their own interests. Don’t show your disappointment if they choose something different from what you thought of. Hobbies are a great way for kids to learn new things. From making kites to writing songs, help your children to try different interests until they choose one they want to learn more about. 1. Who is the passage written for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Doctors. 2. What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．A holiday. B．A birthday present. C．A new hobby. D．A cookbook. 3. Which tip can make the family relationship better? A．Match your child’s interests. B．Share a hobby with your child. C．Try different hobbies. D．Take it to the next level. 4. What is the next level? A．It’s hard for parents to choose hobbies for their children. B．Hobbies should go with children’s interests. C．Children can’t learn anything from their hobbies. D．Developing hobbies deeply based on interests. Passage 6 In today’s world, young people have many ways to spend their free time. Some like to do outdoor activities, such as hiking or skiing. These activities help them stay healthy and enjoy nature. Others like indoor activities, like painting, doing calligraphy, or playing a musical instrument. These activities are good for expressing feelings and relaxing the mind. Teng Fei, a 14-year-old boy, likes programming. He spends two hours every day learning to code. He hopes to create an app that can help students learn English. Helen likes painting very much. She often paints pictures of her family and friends. Chen Jie enjoys playing the flute. She says music makes her feel peaceful. Everyone has their own way to relax. What is important is to find an activity that you really enjoy. 1. What does Teng Fei want to create? A．A painting. B．A music app. C．An English learning app. D．A sports game. 2. Why does Chen Jie play the flute? A．To get some exercise. B．To create an app. C．To express her feelings. D．To feel peaceful. 3. Which activity is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Skiing. B．Doing calligraphy. C．Swimming. D．Painting. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to learn English. B．Different free-time activities for young people. C．The importance of outdoor activities. D．How to create an app. Passage 7 How do you spend your free time? Playing sports or seeing movies? Do you want to live a different kind of after-school life? How about trying some special after-school classes about the intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)? Li Chenxi is at No. 2 Middle School in Yinchuan. Li is interested in tie-dyeing (扎染). She can make dresses after learning for more than a year. “In the past, I had too much homework to do. But now I can do what I want to do in my free time. I enjoy it,” she said. Antoine is from Rwanda (卢旺达). When Antoine first watched the dragon dance, he was surprised and could not wait to join in it. However, the training was not easy. He kept practicing the skills day by day. In 2020, Antoine built the first international student dragon dance team in his school. On Saturday afternoon, a group of children are following Zhu Wei in Zimbabwe (津巴布韦). Zhu, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, teaches them Tai Chi. These children like Tai Chi. In their opinion, Tai Chi helps them keep healthy. It’s a mind-body exercise. Chloe from Canada is a papercutting lover. Every Sunday, she learns paper cutting from Mrs. Smith. The girl can easily cut butterflies, ducks, flowers and so on. Last weekend, Chloe made a paper-cutting work of a bird. She felt excited to see it shown on the school wall. 1. What does Li Chenxi think of her tie-dyeing classes? A．Boring. B．Difficult. C．Enjoyable. D．Tiring. 2. Why do children in Zimbabwe choose to practice Tai Chi? A．Because they want to be Chinese medicine doctors. B．Because they want to learn more about Chinese culture. C．Because they think Tai Chi is good for both their body and mind. D．Because they want to make friends with Zhu Wei. 3. Which work may be shown on Chloe’s school wall? A． B． C． D． 4. Which is the common theme of the four passages? A．Foreign students enjoy traditional Chinese culture. B．Chinese culture is popular among people of all ages. C．Traditional Chinese culture lights up the after-school life. D．People use different ways to spread Chinese culture. Passage 8 People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record (录制) programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of spending free time. People in the UK spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. Many people in the UK have pets. They like playing with their pets in their free time. In summer, gardening (园艺) is popular. And families often have a “day out” on the weekend. They often go to a festival or see a show. Young people like to go to clubs, and people of all ages like to go to the cinema. In winter, “do it yourself” is popular. People often spend their free time repairing (修理) houses. Some free time activities are with friends. Asking friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people and their friends have dinner in a restaurant. On the weekend, people in the UK like to spend their free time doing sport. The popular kinds of sports are soccer, horse racing, swimming, tennis, skating, climbing and hill walking. 1. What is the favorite free time activity of people in the UK? A．Reading. B．Watching TV. C．Doing sports. D．Playing with their pets. 2. ________ is popular in winter in the UK. A．Gardening B．Seeing a show C．Repairing houses D．Going to a festival 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．People in the UK often record TV programs. B．People in the UK like to do sports in the morning. C．People of all ages in the UK like to go to clubs in summer. D．People in the UK often have a “day out” with their friends. 4. What is the passage mainly about? A．People in the UK like making friends. B．People in the UK enjoy different festivals. C．What people in the UK do in their free time. D．Why people in the UK have a lot of free time. Passage 9 In the world today, all of the people need to have fun when they are free. We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life. Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form (形式) is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation (消遣) for people who like to be outdoors. Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor relaxation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing. It doesn’t matter if we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time, and enjoy themselves. 1. Which is the most popular form of recreation? A．Watching TV. B．Sports. C．Singing and dancing. D．Sleeping. 2. People want to take part in sports to ________. A．keep healthy and enjoy life B．make friends C．find a good job D．make more money 3. Outdoor sports include ________. A．singing and dancing B．listening to the radio C．skating and mountain climbing D．watching TV 4. Why do many people like watching sports on TV or listening to them on the radio? A．Because they don’t enjoy life. B．Because they don’t enjoy sports. C．Because they like sports but they don’t like to take part in them. D．Because they don’t need recreation. Passage 10 Three men have lunch together. After the lunch is over, the men disagree on who should pay for the food. So, like little boys, they play a game called rock-paper-scissors. Around the world, when people want to decide on something or someone, they play this fun game. In this game, a closed hand means a rock, an open hand means a piece of paper, and a hand with two fingers out means scissors. We all know how this is played. Paper can cover a rock, so rock loses to paper; scissors will break if they try to cut a rock, so scissors lose to rock; and scissors can cut paper, so paper loses to scissors. It seems that everyone plays this game, but many people do not know where it came from. People first started playing a game like rock-paper-scissors in ancient China. During the Han Dynasty, people played a game called shoushiling（手势令）. In this game, people used hand gestures like in the modern rock-paper-scissors game, but their gestures meant different kinds of animals. In the 17th century, this game was brought to Japan. The modern form of rock-paper-scissors was developed in Japan in the late 19th century. From Japan, it became known in Western countries, and even today many people think that it is a Japanese game. 1. In the rock-paper-scissors game, ________ means scissors. A．a closed hand B．a hand with two fingers out C．an open hand D．a hand with one finger out 2. Why do scissors lose to rock, according to the article? A．Because rock is sharper than scissors. B．Because scissors are smaller than rock. C．Because scissors are lighter than rock. D．Because scissors will break if they try to cut a rock. 3. In the Han Dynasty game shoushiling, people’s hand gestures meant ________. A．different kinds of animals B．different kinds of flowers C．different Chinese characters D．the same as those in the rock-paper-scissors game 4. What’s the main idea of the article? A．It’s about the history of the rock-paper-scissor game. B．It tells us how to play the rock-paper-scissor game. C．It tells us the difference between the rock-paper-scissor game and shoushiling. D．It tells us some facts of the rock-paper-scissor game. Passage 11 People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of spending free time. People in the UK spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. Many people in the UK have pets. They like playing with their pets in their free time. In summer, gardening is popular. And families often have a “day out” at the weekend. They often go to a festival or see a show. Young people like to go to clubs, and people of all ages like to go to the cinema. In winter, “do-it-yourself” is popular. People often spend their free time repairing houses. Some free time activities are with friends. Asking friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people and their friends have dinner in a restaurant. At the weekend, people in the UK like to spend their free time doing sport. The popular kinds of sports are football, horse racing, swimming, tennis, skating, climbing and hiking. 1. Which of the blanks can be filled with the underlined word “record” in paragraph 1? A．I didn’t read any of his books, so I can’t ________ on it. B．I like to keep a diary to ________ my stories and feelings. C．The Chinese people are smart and ________ many wonders. D．She can ________ the whole poem from memory. 2. What will people in the UK most probably do in December? A．Go swimming. B．Grow some flowers. C．Paint their walls. D．Go to a music festival. 3. What can we know about people in the UK from the text? A．They are too busy to do some reading. B．They spend much of their free time at home. C．They usually have dinner in a restaurant with their friends. D．They prefer watching TV to doing any other free-time activity. 4. What is the text mainly about? A．What people in the UK do in their free time. B．Why people in the UK have lots of free time. C．How people in the UK spend their weekends. D．The importance of having free time for people in the UK. Passage 12 Work Hard, Play Hard It can be hard to make time for a hobby when we have many important things to do. But hobbies might be more important than you think. Physical hobbies like going hiking or playing tennis can help you to stay healthy. They keep you fit, and they can even lower stress and improve your memory and focus. Other types of hobbies can also keep us healthy. Some scientists believe that making music can lower our blood pressure and make our body stronger, which makes it harder for us to fall sick. Playing an instrument also keeps our brains young. Hobbies are also good for your emotional well-being. Creative hobbies like painting or writing can help you deal with negative emotions by giving you a way to express how you feel. They can even make you feel good about yourself! In one study, after just 45 minutes of making art, most of the participants reported feeling more confident in themselves. However, while hobbies have many benefits, it is important to find the right balance. Playing computer games or chatting online may be fun, but such hobbies usually include a lot of screen time, which could cause problems such as eye strain or poor sleep. These activities are also usually done alone, and that could cause some people to feel lonely. Why not choose an outdoor hobby instead? Fresh air, green spaces, peace and quiet—these things help us to relax and feel good. And if you go hiking or fly a kite in the park, you can take a friend with you, which reduces loneliness and helps build relationships. No matter what your hobby is, it is important to make time for it. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! 1. What can physical hobbies help us do? A．Improve writing skills. B．Stay healthy. C．Learn new languages. D．Make more money. 2. How long did the study mentioned in the passage last? A．45 minutes. B．One hour. C．Two hours. D．Half a day. 3. What problem can too much screen time cause? A．High blood pressure. B．Eye strain. C．Weight gain. D．Poor memory. 4. What does the writer advise us to do? A．Give up hobbies. B．Choose outdoor hobbies. C．Spend more time on computer games. D．Only do hobbies on weekends. Passage 13 When I was a boy, my mum used to say I would read the back of a medicine bottle if I didn’t have a book in my hand. It was true, and even now that reading habit has been with me. I always have at least one book being read, sometimes I might have two or three. And I’m talking about real books, books made out of paper, books that you can hold in your hand, to read, at the table, on the subway or my favorite place to read—in the bath. But the number of people reading books is dropping. A recent survey tells us that Chinese people only read 4.77 printed books a year on average (平均) and in the US, 25 percent of the population say they didn’t read a book last year! So what’s stopping people from reading? The answer of course is the huge influence (影响) that technology has had on our life. Why do you read a book when you can watch a movie or TV play on your smartphones or iPads? For younger people, books may not be as exciting as online games. With stories you have to work at it, closely follow the turns of the plot (情节). There are no shortcuts with a book. You have to turn page after page. But you can still get lost in a book. We all have this thing called imagination. It’s much more powerful than any computer; in fact, it’s worth remembering that any online game was first written in words as a story by its writer. It’s all about his or her or their imagination. So we need to read—if we do not read , it will be hard for us to improve our ability to think widely, to have an imagination. Reading is a process in which we need to compare and connect other things we have read and seen in the past. If you do not read, this will not only influence your study, but also your social life in the future. So why not follow me from now on? Run a hot bath, or find a comfortable chair and read a good book for a few hours—there are quite many, for free, in your local library. 1. What can we learn from the writer from his early age? A．The writer used to enjoy playing with a medicine bottle. B．The writer has had the reading habit since his childhood. C．The writer always has two or three books in his hand. D．The writer often reads books at a table on the subway. 2. The number of people reading books is dropping because ________. A．Books are becoming less interesting B．technology has greatly influenced our life C．25% of Americans don’t need books D．there aren’t enough printed books to read 3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A．Reading can help to develop our imagination. B．All online games were first written in words. C．We need to think a lot while reading a book. D．Younger people prefer books to online games. 4. In this passage, the writer mainly suggests that we should ________. A．run a hot bath to read books B．borrow books from the library C．read more books in our life D．read books in a comfortable chair Passage 14 Comics and graphic stories (图像故事) have been popular around the world for over a century. They started as simple drawings in newspapers in the late 1800s. By the mid-1900s, comics grew into colorful books with exciting characters like superheroes and funny animals. Today, they are not just for kids — many adults enjoy them too! Comics use pictures and words together to tell stories. The pictures are placed in panels (small boxes), and characters often speak through speech bubbles. Graphics novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and tell complete stories in one book. They cover many topics, from fantasy adventures to real-life events. While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time. Both use art styles to show emotions — for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness. Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas. A science comic might explain how plants grow using images and simple texts. Some students even create their own comics to practice writing and drawing skills. Comics also encourage people who don’t like reading long texts to enjoy stories. 1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．How to draw speech bubbles correctly. B．Differences between comics and graphic novels. C．The history of newspaper cartoons. D．Why adults dislike graphic novels. 2. What can we infer about comics from the text? A．They are only popular with young children. B．They use pictures and colours to express feelings. C．They are less interesting than regular books. D．They were invented in the 21st century. 3. Why might a teacher use comics in class according to the text? A．To make complex topics easier to understand. B．To help students enjoy drawing more than writing. C．To replace all textbooks. D．To encourage students to read fewer books. 4. Which statement about graphic novels is NOT true? A．They usually tell a full story in one book. B．They are often thicker than comic books. C．They are published weekly or monthly. D．They can include stories based on real life. Passage 15 Tetris (俄罗斯方块) is one of the most popular video games of all time. Do you know who invented it? A computer engineer named Alexey Pajitnov created it in 1984. He drew inspiration (灵感) from his favourite board game pentominoes (拼五方块游戏) and he invented the game just for fun. The game became popular almost as soon as it hit the market. The Tetris Company was set up in 1996. As a basic computer game, Tetris spread (传播) quickly. It was one of the most often played games on Nintendo Game Boy. Tetris was also the first video game played in space. In 1993, Aleksandr Serebrov played the game on his Game Boy while he was in space. After that, it became one of the most popular games among kids and adults. Tetris may be quite fun. (a) In a study, kids played Tetris for about 30 minutes daily over three months. (b) The game is also useful to help treat PTSD patients (创伤后应激障碍患者). (c) This led to growth in parts of their brains. (d) But it also has an active influence on the brain. However, some people have a difficult time putting the game down. They spend so much time playing Tetris that they see Tetriminos falling in their dreams. Some even start to see things that are not really there. This is called the “Tetris Effect”. Since playing it has certain side effects (副作用), just make sure you play only when your parents know it! 1. Why was Tetris invented according to the text? A．To have fun. B．To do a survey. C．To help make money. D．To treat the brain. 2. When did Tetris become one of the most popular games? A．In 1984. B．In 1993. C．In 1994. D．In 1996. 3. Which of the following shows the right order of Paragraph 4? A．b-a-d-c B．b-d-a-c C．d-a-c-b D．d-b-c-a 4. What can we learn from the text? A．What the “Tetris Effect” is. B．We can play Tetris only on the computer. C．Tetris is popular only among children. D．Aleksandr Serebrov played Tetris in 1996. 14 / 14乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $