专题06 阅读理解押题预测15篇（紧贴新教材话题，Units 1-4）-2025-2026学年八年级英语下学期期中总复习押题预测（译林版）

2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语核心题型讲通练透系列资料，名师甄选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语核心题型讲通练透系列资料，名师甄选！ 专题06 阅读理解押题预测15篇 （紧贴新教材话题，Units 1-4） 新教材译林版八下期中复习单元主题清单 单元序号 单元主题 相关拓展主题 1 Past and present（过去与现在） 时代变迁等 2 Amazing China（魅力中国） 中国各地景点、值得铭记的城市、环游中国等 3 The world at one click（一键知世界） 热门景点、环游世界、在线旅行等 4 A good read（悦读时光） 推荐书籍、阅读优势、文学名著等   精   练   导   航 目录 一、U1-U2单元话题热点预测 1 二、U3单元话题热点预测 11 三、U4单元话题热点预测 18   主   题   阅   读 一、U1-U2单元话题热点预测 These days, students not only care about their studies, but also offer great suggestions to help improve their hometowns. By: Shen Yijun    From: Linfen     As a student from Linfen, I would suggest encouraging trips around our hometown to experience the local culture and traditions. Recently, I visited Dingcun, a small village. I was surprised by its peace and rich culture. By: Hao Liyan   From: Yangzhou Few people know about Yangzhou’s rich culture. So, I suggest creating a “Yangzhou cultural exploration” event online. People can share their stories. Also, we can invite experts to give lessons so that students can learn more about our hometown’s history and traditions. By: Chen Yiming   From: Chengdu    Last month, I watched an amazing Sichuan Opera show. The performers changed masks (面具) quickly with Bianlian skills-it was full of magic! I fell in love with it at once! I suggest schools invite artists to teach us some simple Bianlian skills. By: Liu Xiran   From: Xi’an Do you know Xi’an is the start of the Silk Road? That’s why we have special foods like roujiamo and liangpi! They are what I really take pride in! I would suggest creating a “History Detective” app to let people learn more about our city’s wonders and tasty foods in a fun way! 1．In ShenYijun’s eyes, what is Dingcun like? A．It is crowded. B．It is full of culture. C．It is very modern now. D．It has many tasty foods. 2．What does Hao Liyan suggest Yangzhou to create? A．Cultural exploration. B．Opera show. C．History Detective. D．Encouraging trips. 3．Why did Chen Yiming fall in love with Bianlian? A．Because it felt like magic. B．Because it had simple skills. C．Because it made him peaceful. D．Because it was popular with young people. 4．What does Liu Xiran take pride in? A．roujiamo and liangpi B．Bianlian C．culture and traditions D．cultural exploration 5．What is the purpose of all the students’ suggestions? A．To show some fun activities in their spare time. B．To share the traditional skills in their hometowns. C．To encourage people to improve their hometowns. D．To ask their school to organize more field trips. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了四位来自不同城市的学生为建设家乡提出的建议，涵盖了家乡文化体验、线上文化探索、传统艺术教学及城市历史美食推广等方面。 1．文中第一段提到“I was surprised by its peace and rich culture”，说明在沈逸君眼中，丁村充满了文化底蕴。 2．文中第二段提到“So, I suggest creating a ‘Yangzhou cultural exploration’ event online”，说明郝丽艳建议扬州打造文化探索活动。 3．文中第三段提到“The performers changed masks quickly with Bianlian skills—it was full of magic! I fell in love with it at once!”，说明陈一鸣爱上变脸是因为它充满魔力。 4．文中第四段提到“They are what I really take pride in!”，这里的“They”指代前文的“roujiamo and liangpi”，因此刘欣然引以为傲的是肉夹馍和凉皮。 5．文章开头总起段提到“students not only care about their studies, but also offer great suggestions to help improve their hometowns”，所有学生建议的目的都是鼓励人们建设家乡。 Zhangjiajie: The Real Avatar Mountains Deep in Hunan Province, there is a magical place called Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It is China’s first national forest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产地). People call it “the real Avatar mountains” because the movie Avatar got ideas from here. The park is famous for its more than 3,000 quartz sandstone pillars (石英砂岩峰柱). Some of them are over 200 meters tall. They look like huge stone trees growing towards the sky. Often, clouds and mist (云雾) wrap around the pillars, making the view look like a fairyland (仙境). Visitors can take the Bailong Elevator (百龙电梯) to get a bird’s-eye view. It is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, built right on the side of a cliff (悬崖). The ride takes only 1 minute and 58 seconds, but it gives you an amazing view. Another popular place is the Glass Bridge on Tianmen Mountain. The bridge is made of glass, so you can see straight down to the valley 300 meters below. Walking on it is exciting and scary at the same time! Zhangjiajie is also home to many animals and plants. You might see monkeys, squirrels, and many kinds of birds. The air is fresh and clean. No wonder millions of visitors come here every year. 1．Why do people call Zhangjiajie “the real Avatar mountains”? A．Because the movie Avatar was filmed there. B．Because the movie Avatar got ideas from the mountains there. C．Because there is an Avatar theme park there. D．Because the mountains look like aliens. 2．How many quartz sandstone pillars are there in the park? A．About 200. B．About 1,000. C．More than 3,000. D．About 5,000. 3．What is special about the Bailong Elevator? A．It is the world’s longest elevator ride. B．It is the world’s oldest elevator. C．It is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator. D．It is the world’s fastest elevator. 4．The word “scary” in paragraph 4 probably means ________. A．有趣的 B．吓人的 C．无聊的 D．安静的 5．What animals can’t you see in Zhangjiajie? A．Monkeys. B．Squirrels. C．Birds. D．Pandas. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了湖南张家界作为“真正的阿凡达山脉”的由来、著名景点（石英砂岩峰柱、百龙电梯、玻璃桥）以及丰富的动植物资源，展现了其作为世界自然遗产的独特魅力。 1．文中第一段明确提到“People call it ‘the real Avatar mountains’ because the movie Avatar got ideas from here”，说明人们这样称呼的原因是电影《阿凡达》从中获取了灵感。 2．文中第二段提到“The park is famous for its more than 3,000 quartz sandstone pillars”，说明公园里有超过3000根石英砂岩峰柱。 3．文中第三段提到“It is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, built right on the side of a cliff”，说明百龙电梯的特别之处是它是世界上最高的户外电梯。 4．“scary”在语境中描述走在玻璃桥上的感受，结合“exciting and scary”（既刺激又...），可知其含义是“吓人的”。 5．文中最后一段提到“You might see monkeys, squirrels, and many kinds of birds”，提到了猴子、松鼠和鸟类，未提及大熊猫。 The ancient Silk Road was a once-in-a-lifetime journey. It was one of the most important milestones (里程碑) of trade and culture in world history, and the pioneer, Zhang Qian, could not be easily forgotten by history. He was a great diplomat (外交官), traveller and explorer in the Han Dynasty of China, remembered as “the first Chinese to open his eyes to see the world”. In 138 B．C．, Zhang Qian was sent to the west of China for an alliance with the Yuezhi people to fight against the Xiongnu. He started his trip from Chang’an to Longxi. But unluckily, Zhang was caught by the Xiongnu people just as he left Han, and was held prisoner (囚犯) for ten years. Zhang finally managed to run away with some of his men and continued to travel west. When Zhang at last reached the Yuezhi, he was sad to find that they didn’t want to fight against the Xiongnu people. On the return journey, Zhang Qian and his men were caught again. It was not until 126 B．C． that they returned to Chang’an. Though Zhang hadn’t finished his task, he brought back first-hand information about Central Asia. The paths Zhang Qian explored later served as the highways connecting Europe, the Middle East, Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and East Asia. Commodities (商品) have been transported along this network of highways, which has been known as the “Silk Road” since the 19th century. Zhang Qian has been remembered as the great explorer that opened up a new era (时代) of cultural exchange between the East and the West. 1．What does the underlined word “alliance” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．A long journey to a faraway place. B．A secret plan to run away. C．An agreement to work together. D．An introduction to each other. 2．What is the result of Zhang Qian’s journey to the West? A．He reached an agreement with the Xiongnu. B．He sold many commodities and made money. C．He built a bridge between the East and the West. D．He made Han the most powerful country. 3．What kind of person is Zhang Qian? A．Careful and creative. B．Energetic and active. C．Proud and open-minded. D．Brave and strong-minded. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Zhang Qian and the Silk Road B．Zhang Qian and the Yuezhi People C．The Importance of the Silk Road D．The History of the Han Dynasty 5．The writer would most probably talk about ________ after Paragraph 4. A．how the Xiongnu people were beaten back B．why people did business along the Silk Road C．what Zhang Qian did in the rest of his lifetime D．how the Silk Road made a difference to the cultural exchange 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了汉代外交家、探险家张骞出使西域、开辟丝绸之路的历史事迹，突出了他坚韧不拔的精神及其对东西方文化交流的深远影响。 1．第二段指出出使任务：“In 138 B.C., Zhang Qian was sent to the west of China for an alliance with the Yuezhi people to fight against the Xiongnu.”，这里说明张骞被派往中国西部与月氏人结成“alliance”来对抗匈奴，由此可推测“alliance”意思是共同合作的协议，即“An agreement to work together”。 2．第四段“The paths Zhang Qian explored later served as the highways... Zhang Qian has been remembered as the great explorer that opened up a new era of cultural exchange between the East and the West.”表明张骞的探索开辟了东西方文化交流的新时代，架起了沟通的桥梁。 3．文中描述张骞被匈奴扣押十年后成功逃脱，继续西行；返回途中再次被俘，最终回到长安。这些经历体现了他面对困难不屈服、意志坚定的品质。 4．全文围绕张骞出使西域的经历及其对丝绸之路的贡献展开，A项“张骞与丝绸之路”准确概括了文章主旨。 5．第四段结尾提到张骞开辟了东西方文化交流的新时代，因此接下来最可能讨论丝绸之路对文化交流的具体影响。 When I was a little girl, my family lived in an old house near a river in the town. At that time, the river was the most terrible place in my memory. The water was black and smelly, because many factories poured waste water into it. People threw rubbish along the river bank. There were no trees or flowers, only dirty plastic bags and waste everywhere. I never played near the river, and my parents always told me to stay away from it. Last summer, I came back to my hometown after 10 years away. I was completely shocked when I walked past the river. The black smelly water has gone. Instead, the river is clean and clear, with small fish swimming in it. The dirty river bank has become a beautiful riverside park. There are tall trees, colourful flowers and green grass everywhere. People walk along the river, children play on the grass, and some elderly people fish by the river. I met my old neighbour Aunt Li there. She told me that the government started to clean the river 8 years ago. They closed the polluting factories along the river, cleaned up the waste, and planted lots of trees and flowers. They also set up rules to stop people from throwing rubbish into the river. “Many people didn’t believe the river could become clean at first,” Aunt Li said. “But we all worked together. Now the river is our favourite place to relax. The changes are really amazing!” I sat on a bench in the park, watching the peaceful river and the smiling people around me. I realized that the change of the river is not just about the environment. It shows that people have learned to respect and protect nature. And only by working together can we make our hometown a better place to live. 1．What was the river like when the writer was a little girl? A．Clean and clear. B．Black and smelly. C．Quiet and peaceful. D．Beautiful and interesting. 2．Why did the government take action to change the river? A．To develop tourism along the river. B．To provide more jobs for local people. C．To improve the environment and people’s living conditions. D．To build more houses along the river bank. 3．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A．The river has become clean, but people still don’t like it. B．The environmental change has also changed people’s ideas about nature. C．The only thing that has changed is the look of the river. D．People have learned that it’s impossible to change the nature. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．It’s easy to clean a polluted river. B．Only the government can change the environment. C．Working together can make great changes happen. D．We should never come back to our old hometown. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文通过作者的亲身经历，对比了家乡河流过去和现在的巨大变化，讲述了政府和居民共同治理污染、改善环境的故事。 1．根据文章第一段第三句：“The water was black and smelly, because many factories poured waste water into it.”，说明许多工厂向里面排放废水了，所以水是又黑又臭的。 2．过去：河流可怕、恶臭，人们远离它。现在：河流清澈，变成了公园，人们在那里散步、放松。说明了政府治理的核心目的是改善环境和居民生活条件。 3．文章最后一自然段提到：“I realized that the change of the river is not just about the environment. It shows that people have learned to respect and protect nature.”，提到了河流的变化不仅仅是环境层面的，这表明人们已经学会了尊重和保护自然。 4．文章最后一句也总结道：“And only by working together can we make our hometown a better place to live.”，说明了只有共同努力，我们才能让家乡变得更美好。 The sun was setting behind the hills when Sun Shaoping got off the bus. He stood at the entrance of his village, unable to believe his eyes. It had been 5 years since he left his hometown to work in the city. The last time he came back, the road into the village was narrow and muddy. His shoes were covered with mud after just a few steps. But now, a wide paved road stretched from the main road all the way to the centre of the village. On both sides of the road, there were tall poplar trees, and street lamps stood every 100 metres. ______ He remembered that most families lived in cave houses dug into the hills. Some of the houses were so old that they leaked when it rained. But now, rows of new houses with red roofs and white walls had been built along the road. Many houses had solar water heaters on the roofs, and some even had small gardens in front of the doors. As he walked into the village, he saw a big square in the centre. There was a basketball court, a fitness area and a small library. Some young men were playing basketball, and a group of elderly people were playing chess under a big tree. He met an old man who was his primary school teacher. The teacher told him that the village had built a new primary school, and all the children could go to school for free. The teacher also told him that the village had set up a farmers’ cooperative. They grew apples on the hills, and sold them to big cities through the internet. Many young people who used to work in the city had come back to start their own businesses. Shaoping walked around the village until it got dark. He looked at the bright street lamps and the warm lights from the houses.  He had always thought that the city was the only place to have a good life. But now he realized that his hometown was also full of hope and chances. 节选自英文改写版《平凡的世界》 1．Which is the correct order of the following events? ① Shaoping saw the new village square and learned that a primary school had been built. ② Shaoping got off the bus at the village entrance. ③ Shaoping learned about the farmers’ cooperative from his teacher. ④ Shaoping found the road into the village had changed a lot. A．②④①③ B．②①④③ C．④②①③ D．④②③① 2．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3? A．The village had also changed a lot in his childhood. B．The changes to the houses were even more surprising. C．Most villagers still lived in the old cave houses. D．The new houses were not as comfortable as the old ones. 3．What does the underlined word “cooperative” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．工厂 B．合作社 C．养殖场 D．幼儿园 4．Why did Sun Shaoping change his idea about his hometown? A．Because he missed his family and friends in the village. B．Because the city life was too hard for him. C．Because he saw the great changes and new chances in his hometown. D．Because he didn’t want to work in the city any more. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了孙少平时隔5年后回到家乡，看到了村庄发生的翻天覆地的变化。 1．第一段“Sun Shaoping got off the bus. He stood at the entrance of his village”对应了②讲述的事件，以此可以排除选项C和D，第二段关键信息“the road … was narrow and muddy. … But now, a wide paved road …”对应④讲述的事件，第四段“As he walked into the village, he saw a big square in the centre. …”和“The teacher told him that the village had built a new primary school,”对应了①讲述的事件，第五段“The teacher also told him that the village had set up a farmers’ cooperative.”对应了③讲述的事件，根据以上，所以事件的先后顺序为A选项。 2．空白处是第三段的首句，一般需要承接上下文的内容，第二段讲的是道路的变化，第三段是关于房子的变化，承接第二段，选项B“even more surprising”体现了变化的递进，“The changes to the houses”启下了第三段房子的变化对比，所以B选项符合逻辑。 3． 第五段“The teacher also told him … set up a farmers’ cooperative. They grew apples on the hills, and sold them to big cities through the internet.”这句话讲述农民联合进行生产、销售的合作模式，符合“合作社”的定义。 4． 最后一段“But he realized that his hometown was full of hope and chances”以及前面讲述的孙少平看到的村庄的各种变化，看出他看到了家乡的变化后，意识到了家乡充满希望和机遇，与C选项“因为他看到了家乡的巨大变化和新机遇”完全对应。 Villages in China have enjoyed their development in a digital (数字的) way in recent years. With the help of digital technology, villagers are living an easier and happier life. Farming in the past was not an easy job. Farmers worked hard all year round. At the same time, they usually found it difficult to solve problems like plant diseases and pests (害虫). Now, there have been big changes in farming. For example, in Dayi County, Sichuan Province, AI machines help local farmers know when and how to fertilize (施肥于) fields and kill pests. In this way, they make farmers work more easily with less time and energy. Thanks to the Internet, a new business called rural e-commerce (乡村电子商务) grows. Selling fresh fruit and vegetables to cities is faster. The business also helps villagers live a digital life. They can get many things done on different kinds of apps. They can also use drones to help with their farm work. More visitors travel in beautiful villages because of digital technology. A good example is Huacheng Town, Guangdong Province. Visitors can know where to park their cars for free, when to book a ticket easily and what to buy online. They can also enjoy the view of nearly every part of the town by using VR. 1．According to Paragraph 2, we know AI machines can help farmers ________. A．water the crops B．harvest the crops C．know when and where to fertilize farmland D．save time and energy on farming 2．What is the structure of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2…) A．①/②③④ B．①/②/③④ C．①/②③/④ D．①②③/④ 3．In Paragraph 4, the writer gives an example in order to ________. A．tell where to park the cars B．teach how to buy a ticket online C．explain the importance of villages D．show digital technology helps develop tourism 4．What is the best title of this passage? A．The hard life of villagers. B．Tourism in villages. C．The digital technology in villages. D．A new business in villages. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了数字技术如何从农业、电商、旅游三个方面改变中国乡村，让村民的生活更便捷、更幸福。 1．第二段“In this way, they make farmers work more easily with less time and energy.”说明人工智能机器可以帮助农民在农业生产中节省时间和精力。 2．第一段总述中国村庄近年来通过数字技术发展，村民生活更轻松幸福；第二、三、四段分别从农业、电子商务、旅游业三个方面具体阐述数字技术的作用。文章是总分结构。 3．第四段开头“More visitors travel in beautiful villages because of digital technology.”点明主旨，随后以广东花城镇为例，说明数字技术如何助力乡村旅游发展。 4．文章围绕“数字技术在乡村的应用”展开，从农业、电商、旅游三个维度说明数字技术对乡村发展的积极影响。 二、U3单元话题热点预测 When I was in Grade 7, I learnt about the Louvre Museum in my art lesson. Our teacher showed us a photo of the Mona Lisa, and told us a lot of stories about the famous museum in Paris. I was very interested in it, but I never thought I could visit it one day, because my family could not afford a trip to France. Last year, our art teacher told us that the Louvre Museum had a free online tour on its official website. I was so excited that I ran home after school and turned on my computer right away. I found the online tour page easily, and started my amazing trip. The online tour was perfect. I could “walk” through every hall of the museum freely, just like I was there in person. I could zoom in on every painting and sculpture to see the smallest details, which I could never do in a real museum with crowds of people. There were also clear English introductions for every artwork, so I could learn about the history and stories behind them. I spent over 3 hours in the online tour, and I even forgot to have dinner. I saw the Mona Lisa, of course. Through the screen, I could see the smile on her face clearly. I also saw the famous sculpture Venus de Milo, and many other great works of art. I took a lot of screenshots of my favourite artworks, and put them in my art notebook. That online tour not only let me see the amazing artworks in the Louvre, but also opened a new world for me. I learnt that the Internet can help us achieve our dreams, even if we can not travel far away. Now, I often take online tours of different museums around the world in my free time. Every online tour is a new adventure, and I can always learn something new. 1．Why did the writer never think she could visit the Louvre Museum at first? A．Because she was not interested in art at all. B．Because her family could not afford the trip to France. C．Because she was too young to travel abroad alone. D．Because the museum was not open to foreign visitors. 2．What did the writer do during her online tour of the Louvre? A．She talked with the tour guide in Paris through live video. B．She took a lot of photos of the museum with her camera. C．She zoomed in on the artworks to see the details clearly. D．She bought some artworks from the museum’s online shop. 3．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A．The online tour made the writer realize the internet can help make dreams come true. B．The writer has decided to travel to France to visit the Louvre in person. C．The writer only learnt about art from the online tour. D．The online tour was not as good as the real trip to the museum. 4．What can we learn from the writer’s story? A．Online tours are always better than on-site trips. B．We can learn new things and achieve dreams through the internet. C．It is impossible to learn about art through a computer screen. D．Only rich people can visit famous museums around the world. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者通过网络参观卢浮宫博物馆的经历。   1．根据第一段“I was very interested in it, but I never thought I could visit it one day, because my family could not afford a trip to France.”可知，作者一开始从未想过参观卢浮宫博物馆，是因为她的家人负担不起去法国的旅行。 2．根据第三段“I could zoom in on every painting and sculpture to see the smallest details, which I could never do in a real museum with crowds of people.”可知，在网上参观卢浮宫时把艺术品放大，以便清楚地看到细节。 3．根据最后一段“That online tour not only let me see the amazing artworks in the Louvre, but also opened a new world for me. I learnt that the Internet can help us achieve our dreams, even if we can not travel far away.”“Every online tour is a new adventure, and I can always learn something new.”可知，网上之旅为作者打开了一个新世界，让她学到新东西。画线句表示这次网上旅行让作者意识到互联网可以帮助实现梦想。 4．本文主要介绍了作者通过网络参观卢浮宫博物馆的经历，结合最后一段“I learnt that the Internet can help us achieve our dreams, even if we can not travel far away.”“Every online tour is a new adventure, and I can always learn something new.”可知，我们可以通过互联网学习新事物，实现梦想。 Online travel, also known as virtual travel, has developed rapidly around the world in recent years. With the help of 3D technology, VR and live streaming, people can now “visit” places of interest, museums and natural wonders from all over the world, just by using a phone or a computer. For many cultural sites, online travel is not just a new way for people to visit them, but also an important way to protect them. Many ancient sites, such as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and Machu Picchu in Peru, are easily damaged by too many visitors. The CO2 from visitors’ breath, the touch of hands and even the light from cameras can hurt the ancient paintings and buildings. Online travel solves this problem perfectly. It allows people to see the sites clearly without entering them, which greatly reduces the number of on-site visitors and protects the cultural relics. What’s more, online travel makes cultural sites available to more people. For the disabled, the elderly or people who don’t have enough money to travel, online travel gives them the chance to see the world. It also helps spread local culture to every corner of the world. A small village with beautiful scenery or special traditions can be known by millions of people through an online tour, which can also help develop the local tourism. Now, more and more museums and scenic spots are developing their own online tour services. Online travel has become an important part of the tourism industry, and it will continue to bring new surprises to people in the future. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．How online travel helps protect ancient cultural sites. B．How to take an online tour of the Mogao Caves. C．The disadvantages of on-site travel to cultural sites. D．The traditional ways to protect ancient cultural relics. 2．What does the underlined word “damaged” in Paragraph 2 probably mean in Chinese? A．保护 B．修复 C．损坏 D．发现 3．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this article? A．To encourage people to give up on-site travel completely. B．To introduce the development and advantages of online travel. C．To teach people how to take a perfect online tour at home. D．To show the differences between online travel and on-site travel. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the article? A．The Long History of Online Travel B．How to Protect Ancient Cultural Sites C．See the World With One Click D．The Future of the Global Tourism Industry 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了在线旅游。 1．根据第二段“For many cultural sites, online travel is not just a new way for people to visit them, but also an important way to protect them.”可知，本段主要介绍了在线旅游如何帮助保护古代文化遗址。 2．根据第二段“The CO2 from visitors’ breath, the touch of hands and even the light from cameras can hurt the ancient paintings and buildings.”可知，许多古代遗址很容易被太多的游客破坏，damaged意为“损坏”。 3．根据最后一段“Now, more and more museums and scenic spots … it will continue to bring new surprises to people in the future.”及上文对在线旅游的介绍可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是介绍在线旅游的发展和优势。 4．阅读全文可知，本文主要介绍了在线旅游，展现了互联网的优势，选项C“一键看世界”最适合作为文章标题。 Many tourism platforms (平台) in China have used AI technologies, while some provinces and cities have designed their own AI tourism service (服务) platforms with special features. On some popular tourism platforms, tourists can give simple instructions, such as asking about must-visit attractions for a three-day trip to Shanghai. AI usually gives helpful answers within minutes. Mr Liang, CEO of a travel company, said, “AI solves 80% of users’ questions in minutes, cutting trip-planning time from 9 hours to 6.6 hours.” Guizhou and Shanghai have introduced AI assistants (助手) for travellers. Guizhou’s “Huang Xiao Xi”, a digital guide in traditional clothing, creates travel plans in just a few seconds. “Hu Xiao You”, a smart tourism system used in Shanghai, provides real-time updates (更新) on traffic at tourist sites, public transport, nearby shops, and even toilet locations. Museums are also using AI. Wearable smart guides provide guiding tours at a lower cost than human guides. They also allow visitors to change the speed of introductions according to their own choice, With new tools like virtual reality (VR，虚拟现实), augmented reality (AR，增强现实), and three-D technology, users can “talk” to historical figures (人物), “communicate” with cultural relics, and watch ancient paintings come to life. These high-tech methods break down the distance between visitors and cultural heritage (遗产), making ancient history easier to understand and remember. Gan Chunhui, a researcher in Shanghai, believes AI brings new ways of working in tourism. “Instead of taking the place of traditional jobs, China makes use of technology to breathe new life into these roles,” Gan said. “For tourists, this means more personalized and convenient trips that deepen their understanding of Chinese culture. For local communities, AI helps keep valuable heritage alive without changing the natural beauty of historical sites,” 1．What can AI tourism platforms mainly do according to Paragraph 1? A．Deal with hotel booking services. B．Provide travel suggestions. C．Set up free travel platforms. D．Answer questions from foreigners. 2．How does Paragraph 3 support its main idea? A．By giving examples of AI tools. B．By showing different opinions. C．By discussing difficulties we meet. D．By discussing tourism in different times. 3．What can be inferred (推断) about AI in museums from the article? A．It makes visiting more expensive. B．It works faster than human guides. C．It provides lively visiting experiences. D．It shows more pictures than real objects. 4．What is Gan Chunhui’s opinion about AI in tourism? A．AI will finally take the place of traditional jobs. B．AI is not helpful for protecting cultural heritage. C．The tourism industry depends too much on AI technology. D．AI brings positive effects to both tourists and local communities. 5．What would be the best title for this passage? A．AI Makes Tourism Smarter in China B．The Rise of Online Travel Companies C．Planning a Perfect Trip to Shanghai D．Why Traditional Tourism Is Dying 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人工智能技术在中国旅游业的应用，介绍AI在旅游平台、景区导览、博物馆参观等场景的功能，并阐述了AI 为游客和当地社区带来的积极影响。 1．根据第一段中 “tourists can give simple instructions, such as asking about must-visit attractions for a three-day trip to Shanghai. AI usually gives helpful answers within minutes” 可知，AI旅游平台主要能为游客提供旅行建议 2．第三段通过列举VR(虚拟现实)、AR(增强现实)和3D技术等AI工具的例子，说明AI如何让文物和历史 “活” 起来，以此支撑段落主旨 3．根据第四段中 “users can ‘talk’ to historical figures, ‘communicate’ with cultural relics, and watch ancient paintings come to life. These high-tech methods break down the distance between visitors and cultural heritage” 可知，博物馆里的AI技术能让参观变得生动有趣，拉近游客与文化遗产的距离 4． 根据最后一段中 “For tourists, this means more personalized and convenient trips... For local communities, AI helps keep valuable heritage alive...” 可知，甘春辉认为AI 既为游客提供了便捷的旅行体验，也帮助当地社区保护了文化遗产，带来了双重积极影响 5．全文围绕AI技术在中国旅游业的应用展开，从旅游平台、景区助手到博物馆创新，都体现了AI让旅游变得更智能、便捷，因此选项A最适合作为文章标题。 This is my first trip to China during the National Day holiday. It was a very wonderful experience. I got to the clean, lovely city of Yangzhou with my family by plane in the morning. The hotel we were staying in was very comfortable and inexpensive. Yangzhou is in the eastern part of Jiangsu Province, an ancient city. There are lots of places of interest. At first, we visited the Slender West Lake (瘦西湖), one of the most famous parks in China. When we went boating, we saw many fish swimming and beautiful flowers in the sun. It just took my breath away. I couldn’t help picking a flower, but my father said it was bad to hurt the flowers. Besides, the Slender West Lake is famous for the different kinds of fantastic ancient buildings. We walked along the Wuting Bridge and climbed the ancient tower! Later we went shopping and bought a few silk scarves for our friends in the street market. At noon we tried the delicious special food—huaiyangcai. After that, we took part in some activities. We were so happy that we didn’t notice the time. When we went back to the hotel, we all kept thinking about the trip! 1．During which season did the writer visit Yangzhou? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 2．According to the text, which sentence might the scenery in Yangzhou remind you of? A．莲花卧水风情在，塔影停云禅意浓。 B．青苔满阶砌，白鸟故迟留。 C．故人西辞黄鹤楼，烟花三月下扬州。 D．谁知竹西路，歌吹是扬州。 3．Put the following sentences in the right order according to Paragraph 3. ①The writer took part in some activities. ②The writer went shopping and tried the delicious food—huaiyangcai. ③The writer went boating and picked a flower in the river in the Slender West Lake. ④The writer walked along the Wuting Bridge and climbed the ancient tower. A．②④①③ B．④①③② C．③④②① D．①②④③ 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce the history of Yangzhou. B．To share the writer’s great trip to Yangzhou. C．To explain how to travel to Yangzhou cheaply. D．To describe the special food in Yangzhou. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。作者以第一人称按时间顺序记叙了国庆假期和家人游览扬州的旅行经历，包含行程、所见所感。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“This is my first trip to China during the National Day holiday.”和第二段“I got to the clean, lovely city of Yangzhou with my family by plane in the morning.”可知，作者第一次参观扬州的时间在国庆节，由此可推出是在秋天。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“When we went boating, we saw many fish swimming and beautiful flowers in the sun.” 可知，我们划船的时候，看到了许多鱼儿在水中游来游去，还看到了阳光下美丽的花朵。对应“莲花卧水”；根据“We walked along the Wuting Bridge and climbed the ancient tower!” 可知，我们沿着五亭桥前行，然后登上了那座古老的塔楼！对应“塔影”；根据“Besides, the Slender West Lake is famous for the different kinds of fantastic ancient buildings.”可知，瘦西湖有很多古老建筑，有着古典禅意氛围。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“When we went boating...picking a flower”可知，作者划船摘花，对应③；根据“We walked along the Wuting Bridge and climbed the ancient tower!”可知，沿着五亭桥走并登塔，对应④；根据“Later we went shopping...tried the delicious special food—huaiyangcai.”可知，购物尝美食，对应②；根据“After that, we took part in some activities.”可知，参加活动，对应①。所以顺序为③④②①。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章以第一人称讲述了作者国庆假期和家人去扬州旅行的经历，介绍了游览的景点、品尝的美食和参与的活动，记录了这次美好旅行的所见所感。由此可知，作者的写作目的是分享这次精彩的扬州之旅。故选B。 三、U4单元话题热点预测 What’s your favourite poem? For some people, it’s a short, funny limerick (五行打油诗). For others, it might be a famous love sonnet (十四行诗) written by William Shakespeare. Some poems describe the beauty of nature, and some discuss questions about family. There are long epic (史诗) poems that tell of heroes and monsters. On the other hand, there are Chinese jueju (绝句), which have just four lines. When it comes to poetry, there is something for everybody. Some people say reading a poem is better than diving into a normal story. What do you think? Yes—poems are fun to learn and recite (背诵) The great thing about poems is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Short poems are perfect for when you don’t have much time—certainly not enough time to read a whole book. With a few words, poetry can be beautiful, thoughtful and influential. Poems are great because you can memorize them and share them with your friends; it’s harder to do that with a story. Poems can be song lyrics (歌词) too—you could learn one by heart and recite it on the way to school. A book of poems gives you lots of themes all in one place, offering you much more than just one story. No—you can get lost in a story for days. It’s because poems are mostly so short that they are not as good as stories. It’s much more enjoyable to curl (蜷缩) up with a good book, to keep coming back to it, chapter after chapter, rather than read a poem that you might have forgotten by tomorrow. It’s more enjoyable to really get to know the characters of a story and go on a journey with them. Besides, poems can be quite hard to understand, especially old ones that were written centuries ago. Novels usually have more information about characters and settings (背景), which means you get to step into a whole new world and escape from reality. You also find out what happens in the end, while with some poems you are left wondering what they really mean. 1．Which is TRUE about the types of poems? A．Limericks are funny poems with three lines. B．Love sonnets describe the beauty of nature. C．Epic poems discuss questions about family. D．Jueju are short poems appearing in China. 2．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Everybody loves reading poems. B．People have similar interest in poems. C．Poetry can meet different people’s tastes. D．Poetry influences people in the same way. 3．Who do you think prefers stories to poems? A．Amy: I like short and beautiful words. B．Lily: I want to know more about the characters. C．Millie: I have a strong interest in song lyrics. D．Simon: I want to recite what I read in a short time. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Why We Should All Memorize Poems B．Short and Sweet: The Art of Poetry C．Poems VS Stories: Which One Wins? D．A Journey Through Poems and Novels 5．Where is the passage probably taken from? A．A literature magazine. B．A sports website. C．A science fiction. D．A book review. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讨论了诗歌和故事的不同特点，以及不同人对于诗歌和故事的偏好。文章首先介绍了诗歌的多样性，然后分别阐述了喜欢诗歌和喜欢故事的理由，最后引发读者思考诗歌和故事哪个更胜一筹。 1．根据“On the other hand, there are Chinese jueju (绝句), which have just four lines.”可知，绝句是中国出现的短诗，只有四行。所以D选项“绝句是中国出现的短诗”正确。 2．第一段中提到“Some poems describe the beauty of nature, and some discuss questions about family. There are long epic (史诗) poems that tell of heroes and monsters. On the other hand, there are Chinese jueju (绝句), which have just four lines. When it comes to poetry, there is something for everybody.”这些句子表明诗歌有多种类型和主题，可以满足不同人的喜好。所以这句话的意思是诗歌可以满足不同人的品味。 3．根据“It’s more enjoyable to really get to know the characters of a story and go on a journey with them.”可知，想要更多地了解故事中的人物的人更喜欢故事。B选项“Lily: I want to know more about the characters.”表明Lily想要更多地了解故事中的人物，所以她更喜欢故事。 4．文章主要讨论了诗歌和故事的不同特点，以及不同人对于诗歌和故事的偏好，最后引发读者思考诗歌和故事哪个更胜一筹。所以C选项“诗歌与故事：哪个更胜一筹？”作为标题最合适。 5．文章主要讨论了诗歌和故事的不同特点，以及不同人对于诗歌和故事的偏好，这属于文学范畴。所以这篇文章可能来自一本文学杂志。 David was a shy boy who found it hard to make friends. When his class had to read a book and give a report, he felt nervous. He chose a book called The Little Prince because his mother had read it to him when he was young. As he read the book again, something changed. He began to understand the story in a new way. The little prince traveled from planet to planet, meeting strange adults who only cared about numbers, power, and rules. David realized that sometimes he felt like the little prince—lonely in a world that seemed hard to understand. One evening, his mother asked him what he thought about the book. “The fox told the prince that what makes something special is the time you spend on it,” David said. “I never thought about that before.” His mother smiled. “Maybe you can share that idea in your report.” On the day of the report, David stood in front of the class. His hands were shaking, but he began to speak. He talked about how the little prince learned that friendship takes time and care. He mentioned that the prince’s rose became special because he watered her, protected her, and loved her. “The same is true for us,” David said. “The people we care about become special because of the time we give them.” When he finished, the class clapped. His teacher said, “David, that was wonderful. You really understood the heart of the story.” After that, David felt more confident. He started talking to classmates about books they liked. He found that sharing stories made it easier to connect with others. By the end of the school year, he had made several good friends. He often thought of the little prince and smiled. Reading had given him not just a good report, but a way to understand himself and others. 1．Why did David choose The Little Prince for his book report? A．Because it was the shortest book in the library. B．Because his teacher recommended it to him. C．Because his mother had read it to him before. D．Because his classmates were reading it too. 2．What did David realize while reading the book? A．The little prince had many friends. B．The book was too difficult to understand. C．He felt lonely like the little prince sometimes. D．The fox was the most important character. 3．What did the fox teach the little prince, according to David’s report? A．Numbers and rules are important. B．Friendship takes time and care. C．Traveling helps you meet new people. D．Adults always know better. 4．How did David’s classmates react to his report? A．They laughed at him. B．They asked many questions. C．They clapped for him. D．They were silent. 5．What did David learn from reading the book? A．Reading reports is easy. B．Books can help you understand yourself and others. C．The little prince was a sad story. D．He should read more books about space. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了害羞男孩大卫通过阅读《小王子》并完成读书报告，逐渐理解自己与他人，最终变得自信并交到朋友的故事。 1．第一段指出：“He chose a book called The Little Prince because his mother had read it to him when he was young.”这直接说明大卫选择《小王子》是因为他妈妈小时候给他读过这本书。 2．第二段指出：“David realized that sometimes he felt like the little prince—lonely in a world that seemed hard to understand.”这直接说明大卫在读书时意识到自己有时和小王子一样感到孤独。 3．第四段指出：“He talked about how the little prince learned that friendship takes time and care.”结合前文狐狸的话，这说明在大卫的报告中，狐狸告诉小王子友谊需要时间和用心经营。 4．第五段指出：“When he finished, the class clapped.”这直接说明大卫的同学们听完报告后为他鼓掌。 5．最后一段指出：“Reading had given him not just a good report, but a way to understand himself and others.”这直接说明大卫从读书中学到了书籍可以帮助人理解自己和他人。 Have you ever read a book and imagined the characters speaking in a different language? That’s exactly what happened when a famous Chinese novel was turned into an English-language opera. The novel, written over two hundred years ago, tells the story of a large family and its rise and fall. It has hundreds of characters, but the opera writer decided to focus on only a few main characters. By doing this, he made the story easier for international audiences to understand. The art director used colors and stage designs to help express the characters’ personalities. For example, one character who is gentle and quiet was often shown with soft blue light and flowing water on stage. The music mixed traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestra sounds. The creators believed it was important to share Chinese stories with the world. One of them said in an interview, “This story belongs to everyone. Love, loss, and family are feelings that cross all cultures.” 1．What is the main purpose of the opera mentioned in the passage? A．To introduce Chinese music to the world. B．To tell a Chinese story to a global audience. C．To compare Chinese and Western literature. D．To show how to turn a book into an opera. 2．How did the opera writer deal with the large number of characters in the novel? A．He kept all the characters. B．He added new characters. C．He focused on a few main ones. D．He changed their personalities. 3．What does the example of soft blue light and flowing water show? A．The stage design was expensive. B．The character was gentle and quiet. C．The opera used modern technology. D．The story took place near a river. 4．Which of the following best describes the music of the opera? A．It was all traditional Chinese. B．It was all Western orchestra. C．It mixed Chinese and Western styles. D．It only used singing without instruments. 5．What did one creator say about the story? A．It belongs only to Chinese people. B．It is too difficult to understand. C．It is about feelings that cross all cultures. D．It should only be told in Chinese. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一部中国经典小说被改编成英文歌剧的过程，包括人物选择、舞台设计以及中西融合的音乐风格，旨在向全球观众讲述中国故事。 1．第四段提到“The creators believed it was important to share Chinese stories with the world.”，说明这部歌剧的主要目的是向全球观众讲述中国故事。 2．第二段提到“the opera writer decided to focus on only a few main characters”，说明歌剧作者只聚焦于少数几个主要角色。 3．第三段提到“one character who is gentle and quiet was often shown with soft blue light and flowing water on stage”，说明柔和的蓝光和流水是为了表现角色的温柔安静。 4．第三段提到“The music mixed traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestra sounds.”，说明音乐融合了中西方风格。 5．最后一段提到“Love, loss, and family are feelings that cross all cultures.”，说明创作者认为故事中的情感是跨文化的。 In 1674, I was born on my father’s small farm in Nottinghamshire, England. I was the third of five sons. My childhood was very happy. I liked going to school and learning new things. But I used to daydream about going to sea. One day, Father asked, “Lemuel, have you thought about your future? I think you would be a good doctor.” I wanted to please him, so I said, “Yes, Father. I’ll go to Cambridge University and study medicine.” But as I spoke I was thinking, “At university I can also learn things that will be useful to a sailor.” After several years of study, I became a doctor. Not long after that, I asked my sweetheart, Mary, to marry me. Before long, we had children, a boy and a girl. They gave us great joy. I enjoyed being a doctor for the first few years. But then I became bored, and ideas of travel filled my mind. I imagined going to far-off places and seeing wonderful new things. “Mary,” I said one day, “I need more adventure in my life. The captain of a ship about to sail has offered me a job as the ship's doctor. I don’t know how long the journey will take, but I promise I will return. And when I do, I’ll tell you and the children all about my adventures.” So in 1699, I set sail on the Antelope from Bristol. That city is a large and very old port (港口城市) in the southwest of England. The captain was a good man and had sailed a great deal! “Welcome aboard, Doctor Gulliver,” he said. “First we’ll be sailing down the Atlantic Ocean and around the coast of Africa. Then we’ll sail through the Indian Ocean to the South Seas.” Our journey went well until one morning, somewhere near Tasmania in the South Pacific Ocean. “I don’t like the look of those clouds,” the captain said. “I think a storm is coming.” Within an hour, a big storm began. The sea rose in great, angry waves much taller than the Antelope. The wind, now as strong as a hurricane, made a terrible sound. “The wind is blowing the ship off course!” shouted the captain. “Look out!” —Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels 1．What does “Antelope” refer to in the text? A．The name of an ocean. B．The name of a city. C．The name of a ship. D．The name of a sailor. 2．What does the underlined word “sailor” mean? A．厨师 B．向导 C．水手 D．船长 3．What’s the right order of the events? ①Lemuel married his beloved woman. ②Lemuel studied medicine in a university. ③Lemuel became the doctor of a ship. ④Lemuel worked as a doctor for years. A．③①②④ B．②①③④ C．③④②① D．②①④③ 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text? A．To introduce the background of Gulliver’s Travels. B．To encourage people to be adventurous. C．To tell a love story of Gulliver. D．To ask readers to buy the book. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lemuel had four brothers and two sons. B．The captain had rich sailing experience. C．Lemuel’s parents supported Lemuel to become a sailor. D．Lemuel was happy to go to university to study medicine. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文节选自《格列佛游记》，以主人公格列佛（Lemuel）的第一人称视角，讲述了他的童年、学医经历、婚后生活，以及最终登上“羚羊号（Antelope）”开启航海冒险的故事背景。 1．原文第6段提到“So in 1699, I set sail on the Antelope from Bristol.”，结合后文“the sea rose in great, angry waves much taller than the Antelope”可知，Antelope是格列佛乘坐出海的船的名字。 2．原文第3段提到“At university I can also learn things that will be useful to a sailor.”，结合前文“I used to daydream about going to sea.”，以及后文格列佛成为船医、登上航船的情节，可推断sailor的意思是水手。 3．根据原文时间线梳理事件：第3段：I’ll go to Cambridge University and study medicine.→②格列佛在大学学医；第 4 段：After several years of study, I became a doctor...I asked my sweetheart, Mary, to marry me.→①格列佛和爱人结婚；第4段：I enjoyed being a doctor for the first few years.→④格列佛当了多年医生；第 5 段：The captain of a ship about to sail has offered me a job as the ship's doctor.→③格列佛成为船医。 4．本文是《格列佛游记》的节选，开篇以格列佛的视角讲述了他的成长、学医、航海的背景，目的是介绍《格列佛游记》的故事背景，引出后续冒险情节。 5．原文第6段“The captain was a good man and had sailed a great deal!”直接说明船长航行经验丰富，可推断B选项正确。 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children’s books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland: she has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story, and art work. The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll was not the writer’s real name. His real name was Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the Thames River to have a picnic with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them entertained on the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much. Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures Under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas present. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George suggested to Charles that he make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the name Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book was an immediate success. One of its first fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately requested (要求) a collection of all of Lewis Carroll’s works. She was surprised to find that they included many works on math. In fact, Charles Dodgson was a highly respected mathematician (数学家). This can be seen in many puzzles and plays on reasoning that appear in his books and poems. Since the story was first printed, it has kept selling up to the present day. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has had several movies based on it. The story is even mentioned in the popular 1999 film The Matrix by the character Morpheus. 1．The passage is mainly about ________. A．Charles’ family life B．a girl’s adventurous experience C．a magical world called wonderland D．the birth of a book and its lasting influences 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．The writer published his works under his real name. B．The character Alice was taken from George’s child. C．John contributed partly to the popularity of the book. D．Charles offered a copy to George for advice. 3．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Queen Victoria asked for a few of Charles’ writings B．Charles had a gift for reasoning and writing C．Charles had his works translated into fifty languages D．The Matrix was based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 4．Which of the following is the right order of the passage? a. Charles gave his story to Alice as a Christmas present.   b. Charles had a picnic with three little girls on the Thames. c. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was first printed in 1866.   d. More parts were added to the story by Charles. e. The book won a large number of fans. A．c-b-a-d-e B．c-a-b-e-d C．b-a-d-c-e D．b-d-a-c-e 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》这本书的来历。 1．主旨大意题。根据“To keep them entertained on the ride, he told them a story in which Alice…It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the name Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland…Since the story was first printed, it has kept selling up to the present day. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has had several movies based on it.”可知，本文主要介绍了《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》这本书是如何写的以及后续这本书的影响。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“It was first printed in 182, with art work by John Tenniel”可知，这本书的美术部分是由John完成的，所以他为这本书出了一份力。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“The book was an immediate success.”和“In fact, Charles Dodgson was a highly respected mathematician (数学家). This can be seen in many puzzles and plays on reasoning that appear in his books and poems.”可知，Charles写的书很受欢迎，且他是一位受尊敬的数学家，他的书中有关于推理的内容，所以可推知他写作和推理都很有天赋。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“One day, he took a boat ride down the Thames River to have a picnic with three little girls…Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures Under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas present.…Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866…The book was an immediate success. One of its first fans…”可知，先是Charles和三个小女孩在泰晤士河上野餐，即b；然后他写了一个关于小女孩Alice的故事，并把这个故事送给她当作圣诞礼物，即a；后来他又在这个故事的基础上增加了更多的内容，即d；然后这本书《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》在1866年首次出版，即c；出版后，这本书取得了成功，获得了很多粉丝，即e。所以，正确的顺序是b-a-d-c-e。故选C。 2 立足新教材，自学有章法，练习有重点！ 1 立足新教材，自学有章法，练习有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语核心题型讲通练透系列资料，名师甄选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语核心题型讲通练透系列资料，名师甄选！ 专题06 阅读理解押题预测15篇 （紧贴新教材话题，Units 1-4） 新教材译林版八下期中复习单元主题清单 单元序号 单元主题 相关拓展主题 1 Past and present（过去与现在） 时代变迁等 2 Amazing China（魅力中国） 中国各地景点、值得铭记的城市、环游中国等 3 The world at one click（一键知世界） 热门景点、环游世界、在线旅行等 4 A good read（悦读时光） 推荐书籍、阅读优势、文学名著等   精   练   导   航 目录 一、U1-U2单元话题热点预测 1 二、U3单元话题热点预测 11 三、U4单元话题热点预测 18   主   题   阅   读 一、U1-U2单元话题热点预测 These days, students not only care about their studies, but also offer great suggestions to help improve their hometowns. By: Shen Yijun    From: Linfen     As a student from Linfen, I would suggest encouraging trips around our hometown to experience the local culture and traditions. Recently, I visited Dingcun, a small village. I was surprised by its peace and rich culture. By: Hao Liyan   From: Yangzhou Few people know about Yangzhou’s rich culture. So, I suggest creating a “Yangzhou cultural exploration” event online. People can share their stories. Also, we can invite experts to give lessons so that students can learn more about our hometown’s history and traditions. By: Chen Yiming   From: Chengdu    Last month, I watched an amazing Sichuan Opera show. The performers changed masks (面具) quickly with Bianlian skills-it was full of magic! I fell in love with it at once! I suggest schools invite artists to teach us some simple Bianlian skills. By: Liu Xiran   From: Xi’an Do you know Xi’an is the start of the Silk Road? That’s why we have special foods like roujiamo and liangpi! They are what I really take pride in! I would suggest creating a “History Detective” app to let people learn more about our city’s wonders and tasty foods in a fun way! 1．In ShenYijun’s eyes, what is Dingcun like? A．It is crowded. B．It is full of culture. C．It is very modern now. D．It has many tasty foods. 2．What does Hao Liyan suggest Yangzhou to create? A．Cultural exploration. B．Opera show. C．History Detective. D．Encouraging trips. 3．Why did Chen Yiming fall in love with Bianlian? A．Because it felt like magic. B．Because it had simple skills. C．Because it made him peaceful. D．Because it was popular with young people. 4．What does Liu Xiran take pride in? A．roujiamo and liangpi B．Bianlian C．culture and traditions D．cultural exploration 5．What is the purpose of all the students’ suggestions? A．To show some fun activities in their spare time. B．To share the traditional skills in their hometowns. C．To encourage people to improve their hometowns. D．To ask their school to organize more field trips. Zhangjiajie: The Real Avatar Mountains Deep in Hunan Province, there is a magical place called Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It is China’s first national forest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产地). People call it “the real Avatar mountains” because the movie Avatar got ideas from here. The park is famous for its more than 3,000 quartz sandstone pillars (石英砂岩峰柱). Some of them are over 200 meters tall. They look like huge stone trees growing towards the sky. Often, clouds and mist (云雾) wrap around the pillars, making the view look like a fairyland (仙境). Visitors can take the Bailong Elevator (百龙电梯) to get a bird’s-eye view. It is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, built right on the side of a cliff (悬崖). The ride takes only 1 minute and 58 seconds, but it gives you an amazing view. Another popular place is the Glass Bridge on Tianmen Mountain. The bridge is made of glass, so you can see straight down to the valley 300 meters below. Walking on it is exciting and scary at the same time! Zhangjiajie is also home to many animals and plants. You might see monkeys, squirrels, and many kinds of birds. The air is fresh and clean. No wonder millions of visitors come here every year. 1．Why do people call Zhangjiajie “the real Avatar mountains”? A．Because the movie Avatar was filmed there. B．Because the movie Avatar got ideas from the mountains there. C．Because there is an Avatar theme park there. D．Because the mountains look like aliens. 2．How many quartz sandstone pillars are there in the park? A．About 200. B．About 1,000. C．More than 3,000. D．About 5,000. 3．What is special about the Bailong Elevator? A．It is the world’s longest elevator ride. B．It is the world’s oldest elevator. C．It is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator. D．It is the world’s fastest elevator. 4．The word “scary” in paragraph 4 probably means ________. A．有趣的 B．吓人的 C．无聊的 D．安静的 5．What animals can’t you see in Zhangjiajie? A．Monkeys. B．Squirrels. C．Birds. D．Pandas. The ancient Silk Road was a once-in-a-lifetime journey. It was one of the most important milestones (里程碑) of trade and culture in world history, and the pioneer, Zhang Qian, could not be easily forgotten by history. He was a great diplomat (外交官), traveller and explorer in the Han Dynasty of China, remembered as “the first Chinese to open his eyes to see the world”. In 138 B．C．, Zhang Qian was sent to the west of China for an alliance with the Yuezhi people to fight against the Xiongnu. He started his trip from Chang’an to Longxi. But unluckily, Zhang was caught by the Xiongnu people just as he left Han, and was held prisoner (囚犯) for ten years. Zhang finally managed to run away with some of his men and continued to travel west. When Zhang at last reached the Yuezhi, he was sad to find that they didn’t want to fight against the Xiongnu people. On the return journey, Zhang Qian and his men were caught again. It was not until 126 B．C． that they returned to Chang’an. Though Zhang hadn’t finished his task, he brought back first-hand information about Central Asia. The paths Zhang Qian explored later served as the highways connecting Europe, the Middle East, Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and East Asia. Commodities (商品) have been transported along this network of highways, which has been known as the “Silk Road” since the 19th century. Zhang Qian has been remembered as the great explorer that opened up a new era (时代) of cultural exchange between the East and the West. 1．What does the underlined word “alliance” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．A long journey to a faraway place. B．A secret plan to run away. C．An agreement to work together. D．An introduction to each other. 2．What is the result of Zhang Qian’s journey to the West? A．He reached an agreement with the Xiongnu. B．He sold many commodities and made money. C．He built a bridge between the East and the West. D．He made Han the most powerful country. 3．What kind of person is Zhang Qian? A．Careful and creative. B．Energetic and active. C．Proud and open-minded. D．Brave and strong-minded. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Zhang Qian and the Silk Road B．Zhang Qian and the Yuezhi People C．The Importance of the Silk Road D．The History of the Han Dynasty 5．The writer would most probably talk about ________ after Paragraph 4. A．how the Xiongnu people were beaten back B．why people did business along the Silk Road C．what Zhang Qian did in the rest of his lifetime D．how the Silk Road made a difference to the cultural exchange When I was a little girl, my family lived in an old house near a river in the town. At that time, the river was the most terrible place in my memory. The water was black and smelly, because many factories poured waste water into it. People threw rubbish along the river bank. There were no trees or flowers, only dirty plastic bags and waste everywhere. I never played near the river, and my parents always told me to stay away from it. Last summer, I came back to my hometown after 10 years away. I was completely shocked when I walked past the river. The black smelly water has gone. Instead, the river is clean and clear, with small fish swimming in it. The dirty river bank has become a beautiful riverside park. There are tall trees, colourful flowers and green grass everywhere. People walk along the river, children play on the grass, and some elderly people fish by the river. I met my old neighbour Aunt Li there. She told me that the government started to clean the river 8 years ago. They closed the polluting factories along the river, cleaned up the waste, and planted lots of trees and flowers. They also set up rules to stop people from throwing rubbish into the river. “Many people didn’t believe the river could become clean at first,” Aunt Li said. “But we all worked together. Now the river is our favourite place to relax. The changes are really amazing!” I sat on a bench in the park, watching the peaceful river and the smiling people around me. I realized that the change of the river is not just about the environment. It shows that people have learned to respect and protect nature. And only by working together can we make our hometown a better place to live. 1．What was the river like when the writer was a little girl? A．Clean and clear. B．Black and smelly. C．Quiet and peaceful. D．Beautiful and interesting. 2．Why did the government take action to change the river? A．To develop tourism along the river. B．To provide more jobs for local people. C．To improve the environment and people’s living conditions. D．To build more houses along the river bank. 3．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A．The river has become clean, but people still don’t like it. B．The environmental change has also changed people’s ideas about nature. C．The only thing that has changed is the look of the river. D．People have learned that it’s impossible to change the nature. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．It’s easy to clean a polluted river. B．Only the government can change the environment. C．Working together can make great changes happen. D．We should never come back to our old hometown. The sun was setting behind the hills when Sun Shaoping got off the bus. He stood at the entrance of his village, unable to believe his eyes. It had been 5 years since he left his hometown to work in the city. The last time he came back, the road into the village was narrow and muddy. His shoes were covered with mud after just a few steps. But now, a wide paved road stretched from the main road all the way to the centre of the village. On both sides of the road, there were tall poplar trees, and street lamps stood every 100 metres. ______ He remembered that most families lived in cave houses dug into the hills. Some of the houses were so old that they leaked when it rained. But now, rows of new houses with red roofs and white walls had been built along the road. Many houses had solar water heaters on the roofs, and some even had small gardens in front of the doors. As he walked into the village, he saw a big square in the centre. There was a basketball court, a fitness area and a small library. Some young men were playing basketball, and a group of elderly people were playing chess under a big tree. He met an old man who was his primary school teacher. The teacher told him that the village had built a new primary school, and all the children could go to school for free. The teacher also told him that the village had set up a farmers’ cooperative. They grew apples on the hills, and sold them to big cities through the internet. Many young people who used to work in the city had come back to start their own businesses. Shaoping walked around the village until it got dark. He looked at the bright street lamps and the warm lights from the houses.  He had always thought that the city was the only place to have a good life. But now he realized that his hometown was also full of hope and chances. 节选自英文改写版《平凡的世界》 1．Which is the correct order of the following events? ① Shaoping saw the new village square and learned that a primary school had been built. ② Shaoping got off the bus at the village entrance. ③ Shaoping learned about the farmers’ cooperative from his teacher. ④ Shaoping found the road into the village had changed a lot. A．②④①③ B．②①④③ C．④②①③ D．④②③① 2．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3? A．The village had also changed a lot in his childhood. B．The changes to the houses were even more surprising. C．Most villagers still lived in the old cave houses. D．The new houses were not as comfortable as the old ones. 3．What does the underlined word “cooperative” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．工厂 B．合作社 C．养殖场 D．幼儿园 4．Why did Sun Shaoping change his idea about his hometown? A．Because he missed his family and friends in the village. B．Because the city life was too hard for him. C．Because he saw the great changes and new chances in his hometown. D．Because he didn’t want to work in the city any more. Villages in China have enjoyed their development in a digital (数字的) way in recent years. With the help of digital technology, villagers are living an easier and happier life. Farming in the past was not an easy job. Farmers worked hard all year round. At the same time, they usually found it difficult to solve problems like plant diseases and pests (害虫). Now, there have been big changes in farming. For example, in Dayi County, Sichuan Province, AI machines help local farmers know when and how to fertilize (施肥于) fields and kill pests. In this way, they make farmers work more easily with less time and energy. Thanks to the Internet, a new business called rural e-commerce (乡村电子商务) grows. Selling fresh fruit and vegetables to cities is faster. The business also helps villagers live a digital life. They can get many things done on different kinds of apps. They can also use drones to help with their farm work. More visitors travel in beautiful villages because of digital technology. A good example is Huacheng Town, Guangdong Province. Visitors can know where to park their cars for free, when to book a ticket easily and what to buy online. They can also enjoy the view of nearly every part of the town by using VR. 1．According to Paragraph 2, we know AI machines can help farmers ________. A．water the crops B．harvest the crops C．know when and where to fertilize farmland D．save time and energy on farming 2．What is the structure of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2…) A．①/②③④ B．①/②/③④ C．①/②③/④ D．①②③/④ 3．In Paragraph 4, the writer gives an example in order to ________. A．tell where to park the cars B．teach how to buy a ticket online C．explain the importance of villages D．show digital technology helps develop tourism 4．What is the best title of this passage? A．The hard life of villagers. B．Tourism in villages. C．The digital technology in villages. D．A new business in villages. 二、U3单元话题热点预测 When I was in Grade 7, I learnt about the Louvre Museum in my art lesson. Our teacher showed us a photo of the Mona Lisa, and told us a lot of stories about the famous museum in Paris. I was very interested in it, but I never thought I could visit it one day, because my family could not afford a trip to France. Last year, our art teacher told us that the Louvre Museum had a free online tour on its official website. I was so excited that I ran home after school and turned on my computer right away. I found the online tour page easily, and started my amazing trip. The online tour was perfect. I could “walk” through every hall of the museum freely, just like I was there in person. I could zoom in on every painting and sculpture to see the smallest details, which I could never do in a real museum with crowds of people. There were also clear English introductions for every artwork, so I could learn about the history and stories behind them. I spent over 3 hours in the online tour, and I even forgot to have dinner. I saw the Mona Lisa, of course. Through the screen, I could see the smile on her face clearly. I also saw the famous sculpture Venus de Milo, and many other great works of art. I took a lot of screenshots of my favourite artworks, and put them in my art notebook. That online tour not only let me see the amazing artworks in the Louvre, but also opened a new world for me. I learnt that the Internet can help us achieve our dreams, even if we can not travel far away. Now, I often take online tours of different museums around the world in my free time. Every online tour is a new adventure, and I can always learn something new. 1．Why did the writer never think she could visit the Louvre Museum at first? A．Because she was not interested in art at all. B．Because her family could not afford the trip to France. C．Because she was too young to travel abroad alone. D．Because the museum was not open to foreign visitors. 2．What did the writer do during her online tour of the Louvre? A．She talked with the tour guide in Paris through live video. B．She took a lot of photos of the museum with her camera. C．She zoomed in on the artworks to see the details clearly. D．She bought some artworks from the museum’s online shop. 3．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A．The online tour made the writer realize the internet can help make dreams come true. B．The writer has decided to travel to France to visit the Louvre in person. C．The writer only learnt about art from the online tour. D．The online tour was not as good as the real trip to the museum. 4．What can we learn from the writer’s story? A．Online tours are always better than on-site trips. B．We can learn new things and achieve dreams through the internet. C．It is impossible to learn about art through a computer screen. D．Only rich people can visit famous museums around the world. Online travel, also known as virtual travel, has developed rapidly around the world in recent years. With the help of 3D technology, VR and live streaming, people can now “visit” places of interest, museums and natural wonders from all over the world, just by using a phone or a computer. For many cultural sites, online travel is not just a new way for people to visit them, but also an important way to protect them. Many ancient sites, such as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and Machu Picchu in Peru, are easily damaged by too many visitors. The CO2 from visitors’ breath, the touch of hands and even the light from cameras can hurt the ancient paintings and buildings. Online travel solves this problem perfectly. It allows people to see the sites clearly without entering them, which greatly reduces the number of on-site visitors and protects the cultural relics. What’s more, online travel makes cultural sites available to more people. For the disabled, the elderly or people who don’t have enough money to travel, online travel gives them the chance to see the world. It also helps spread local culture to every corner of the world. A small village with beautiful scenery or special traditions can be known by millions of people through an online tour, which can also help develop the local tourism. Now, more and more museums and scenic spots are developing their own online tour services. Online travel has become an important part of the tourism industry, and it will continue to bring new surprises to people in the future. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．How online travel helps protect ancient cultural sites. B．How to take an online tour of the Mogao Caves. C．The disadvantages of on-site travel to cultural sites. D．The traditional ways to protect ancient cultural relics. 2．What does the underlined word “damaged” in Paragraph 2 probably mean in Chinese? A．保护 B．修复 C．损坏 D．发现 3．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this article? A．To encourage people to give up on-site travel completely. B．To introduce the development and advantages of online travel. C．To teach people how to take a perfect online tour at home. D．To show the differences between online travel and on-site travel. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the article? A．The Long History of Online Travel B．How to Protect Ancient Cultural Sites C．See the World With One Click D．The Future of the Global Tourism Industry Many tourism platforms (平台) in China have used AI technologies, while some provinces and cities have designed their own AI tourism service (服务) platforms with special features. On some popular tourism platforms, tourists can give simple instructions, such as asking about must-visit attractions for a three-day trip to Shanghai. AI usually gives helpful answers within minutes. Mr Liang, CEO of a travel company, said, “AI solves 80% of users’ questions in minutes, cutting trip-planning time from 9 hours to 6.6 hours.” Guizhou and Shanghai have introduced AI assistants (助手) for travellers. Guizhou’s “Huang Xiao Xi”, a digital guide in traditional clothing, creates travel plans in just a few seconds. “Hu Xiao You”, a smart tourism system used in Shanghai, provides real-time updates (更新) on traffic at tourist sites, public transport, nearby shops, and even toilet locations. Museums are also using AI. Wearable smart guides provide guiding tours at a lower cost than human guides. They also allow visitors to change the speed of introductions according to their own choice, With new tools like virtual reality (VR，虚拟现实), augmented reality (AR，增强现实), and three-D technology, users can “talk” to historical figures (人物), “communicate” with cultural relics, and watch ancient paintings come to life. These high-tech methods break down the distance between visitors and cultural heritage (遗产), making ancient history easier to understand and remember. Gan Chunhui, a researcher in Shanghai, believes AI brings new ways of working in tourism. “Instead of taking the place of traditional jobs, China makes use of technology to breathe new life into these roles,” Gan said. “For tourists, this means more personalized and convenient trips that deepen their understanding of Chinese culture. For local communities, AI helps keep valuable heritage alive without changing the natural beauty of historical sites,” 1．What can AI tourism platforms mainly do according to Paragraph 1? A．Deal with hotel booking services. B．Provide travel suggestions. C．Set up free travel platforms. D．Answer questions from foreigners. 2．How does Paragraph 3 support its main idea? A．By giving examples of AI tools. B．By showing different opinions. C．By discussing difficulties we meet. D．By discussing tourism in different times. 3．What can be inferred (推断) about AI in museums from the article? A．It makes visiting more expensive. B．It works faster than human guides. C．It provides lively visiting experiences. D．It shows more pictures than real objects. 4．What is Gan Chunhui’s opinion about AI in tourism? A．AI will finally take the place of traditional jobs. B．AI is not helpful for protecting cultural heritage. C．The tourism industry depends too much on AI technology. D．AI brings positive effects to both tourists and local communities. 5．What would be the best title for this passage? A．AI Makes Tourism Smarter in China B．The Rise of Online Travel Companies C．Planning a Perfect Trip to Shanghai D．Why Traditional Tourism Is Dying This is my first trip to China during the National Day holiday. It was a very wonderful experience. I got to the clean, lovely city of Yangzhou with my family by plane in the morning. The hotel we were staying in was very comfortable and inexpensive. Yangzhou is in the eastern part of Jiangsu Province, an ancient city. There are lots of places of interest. At first, we visited the Slender West Lake (瘦西湖), one of the most famous parks in China. When we went boating, we saw many fish swimming and beautiful flowers in the sun. It just took my breath away. I couldn’t help picking a flower, but my father said it was bad to hurt the flowers. Besides, the Slender West Lake is famous for the different kinds of fantastic ancient buildings. We walked along the Wuting Bridge and climbed the ancient tower! Later we went shopping and bought a few silk scarves for our friends in the street market. At noon we tried the delicious special food—huaiyangcai. After that, we took part in some activities. We were so happy that we didn’t notice the time. When we went back to the hotel, we all kept thinking about the trip! 1．During which season did the writer visit Yangzhou? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 2．According to the text, which sentence might the scenery in Yangzhou remind you of? A．莲花卧水风情在，塔影停云禅意浓。 B．青苔满阶砌，白鸟故迟留。 C．故人西辞黄鹤楼，烟花三月下扬州。 D．谁知竹西路，歌吹是扬州。 3．Put the following sentences in the right order according to Paragraph 3. ①The writer took part in some activities. ②The writer went shopping and tried the delicious food—huaiyangcai. ③The writer went boating and picked a flower in the river in the Slender West Lake. ④The writer walked along the Wuting Bridge and climbed the ancient tower. A．②④①③ B．④①③② C．③④②① D．①②④③ 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce the history of Yangzhou. B．To share the writer’s great trip to Yangzhou. C．To explain how to travel to Yangzhou cheaply. D．To describe the special food in Yangzhou. 三、U4单元话题热点预测 What’s your favourite poem? For some people, it’s a short, funny limerick (五行打油诗). For others, it might be a famous love sonnet (十四行诗) written by William Shakespeare. Some poems describe the beauty of nature, and some discuss questions about family. There are long epic (史诗) poems that tell of heroes and monsters. On the other hand, there are Chinese jueju (绝句), which have just four lines. When it comes to poetry, there is something for everybody. Some people say reading a poem is better than diving into a normal story. What do you think? Yes—poems are fun to learn and recite (背诵) The great thing about poems is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Short poems are perfect for when you don’t have much time—certainly not enough time to read a whole book. With a few words, poetry can be beautiful, thoughtful and influential. Poems are great because you can memorize them and share them with your friends; it’s harder to do that with a story. Poems can be song lyrics (歌词) too—you could learn one by heart and recite it on the way to school. A book of poems gives you lots of themes all in one place, offering you much more than just one story. No—you can get lost in a story for days. It’s because poems are mostly so short that they are not as good as stories. It’s much more enjoyable to curl (蜷缩) up with a good book, to keep coming back to it, chapter after chapter, rather than read a poem that you might have forgotten by tomorrow. It’s more enjoyable to really get to know the characters of a story and go on a journey with them. Besides, poems can be quite hard to understand, especially old ones that were written centuries ago. Novels usually have more information about characters and settings (背景), which means you get to step into a whole new world and escape from reality. You also find out what happens in the end, while with some poems you are left wondering what they really mean. 1．Which is TRUE about the types of poems? A．Limericks are funny poems with three lines. B．Love sonnets describe the beauty of nature. C．Epic poems discuss questions about family. D．Jueju are short poems appearing in China. 2．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Everybody loves reading poems. B．People have similar interest in poems. C．Poetry can meet different people’s tastes. D．Poetry influences people in the same way. 3．Who do you think prefers stories to poems? A．Amy: I like short and beautiful words. B．Lily: I want to know more about the characters. C．Millie: I have a strong interest in song lyrics. D．Simon: I want to recite what I read in a short time. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Why We Should All Memorize Poems B．Short and Sweet: The Art of Poetry C．Poems VS Stories: Which One Wins? D．A Journey Through Poems and Novels 5．Where is the passage probably taken from? A．A literature magazine. B．A sports website. C．A science fiction. D．A book review. David was a shy boy who found it hard to make friends. When his class had to read a book and give a report, he felt nervous. He chose a book called The Little Prince because his mother had read it to him when he was young. As he read the book again, something changed. He began to understand the story in a new way. The little prince traveled from planet to planet, meeting strange adults who only cared about numbers, power, and rules. David realized that sometimes he felt like the little prince—lonely in a world that seemed hard to understand. One evening, his mother asked him what he thought about the book. “The fox told the prince that what makes something special is the time you spend on it,” David said. “I never thought about that before.” His mother smiled. “Maybe you can share that idea in your report.” On the day of the report, David stood in front of the class. His hands were shaking, but he began to speak. He talked about how the little prince learned that friendship takes time and care. He mentioned that the prince’s rose became special because he watered her, protected her, and loved her. “The same is true for us,” David said. “The people we care about become special because of the time we give them.” When he finished, the class clapped. His teacher said, “David, that was wonderful. You really understood the heart of the story.” After that, David felt more confident. He started talking to classmates about books they liked. He found that sharing stories made it easier to connect with others. By the end of the school year, he had made several good friends. He often thought of the little prince and smiled. Reading had given him not just a good report, but a way to understand himself and others. 1．Why did David choose The Little Prince for his book report? A．Because it was the shortest book in the library. B．Because his teacher recommended it to him. C．Because his mother had read it to him before. D．Because his classmates were reading it too. 2．What did David realize while reading the book? A．The little prince had many friends. B．The book was too difficult to understand. C．He felt lonely like the little prince sometimes. D．The fox was the most important character. 3．What did the fox teach the little prince, according to David’s report? A．Numbers and rules are important. B．Friendship takes time and care. C．Traveling helps you meet new people. D．Adults always know better. 4．How did David’s classmates react to his report? A．They laughed at him. B．They asked many questions. C．They clapped for him. D．They were silent. 5．What did David learn from reading the book? A．Reading reports is easy. B．Books can help you understand yourself and others. C．The little prince was a sad story. D．He should read more books about space. Have you ever read a book and imagined the characters speaking in a different language? That’s exactly what happened when a famous Chinese novel was turned into an English-language opera. The novel, written over two hundred years ago, tells the story of a large family and its rise and fall. It has hundreds of characters, but the opera writer decided to focus on only a few main characters. By doing this, he made the story easier for international audiences to understand. The art director used colors and stage designs to help express the characters’ personalities. For example, one character who is gentle and quiet was often shown with soft blue light and flowing water on stage. The music mixed traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestra sounds. The creators believed it was important to share Chinese stories with the world. One of them said in an interview, “This story belongs to everyone. Love, loss, and family are feelings that cross all cultures.” 1．What is the main purpose of the opera mentioned in the passage? A．To introduce Chinese music to the world. B．To tell a Chinese story to a global audience. C．To compare Chinese and Western literature. D．To show how to turn a book into an opera. 2．How did the opera writer deal with the large number of characters in the novel? A．He kept all the characters. B．He added new characters. C．He focused on a few main ones. D．He changed their personalities. 3．What does the example of soft blue light and flowing water show? A．The stage design was expensive. B．The character was gentle and quiet. C．The opera used modern technology. D．The story took place near a river. 4．Which of the following best describes the music of the opera? A．It was all traditional Chinese. B．It was all Western orchestra. C．It mixed Chinese and Western styles. D．It only used singing without instruments. 5．What did one creator say about the story? A．It belongs only to Chinese people. B．It is too difficult to understand. C．It is about feelings that cross all cultures. D．It should only be told in Chinese. In 1674, I was born on my father’s small farm in Nottinghamshire, England. I was the third of five sons. My childhood was very happy. I liked going to school and learning new things. But I used to daydream about going to sea. One day, Father asked, “Lemuel, have you thought about your future? I think you would be a good doctor.” I wanted to please him, so I said, “Yes, Father. I’ll go to Cambridge University and study medicine.” But as I spoke I was thinking, “At university I can also learn things that will be useful to a sailor.” After several years of study, I became a doctor. Not long after that, I asked my sweetheart, Mary, to marry me. Before long, we had children, a boy and a girl. They gave us great joy. I enjoyed being a doctor for the first few years. But then I became bored, and ideas of travel filled my mind. I imagined going to far-off places and seeing wonderful new things. “Mary,” I said one day, “I need more adventure in my life. The captain of a ship about to sail has offered me a job as the ship's doctor. I don’t know how long the journey will take, but I promise I will return. And when I do, I’ll tell you and the children all about my adventures.” So in 1699, I set sail on the Antelope from Bristol. That city is a large and very old port (港口城市) in the southwest of England. The captain was a good man and had sailed a great deal! “Welcome aboard, Doctor Gulliver,” he said. “First we’ll be sailing down the Atlantic Ocean and around the coast of Africa. Then we’ll sail through the Indian Ocean to the South Seas.” Our journey went well until one morning, somewhere near Tasmania in the South Pacific Ocean. “I don’t like the look of those clouds,” the captain said. “I think a storm is coming.” Within an hour, a big storm began. The sea rose in great, angry waves much taller than the Antelope. The wind, now as strong as a hurricane, made a terrible sound. “The wind is blowing the ship off course!” shouted the captain. “Look out!” —Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels 1．What does “Antelope” refer to in the text? A．The name of an ocean. B．The name of a city. C．The name of a ship. D．The name of a sailor. 2．What does the underlined word “sailor” mean? A．厨师 B．向导 C．水手 D．船长 3．What’s the right order of the events? ①Lemuel married his beloved woman. ②Lemuel studied medicine in a university. ③Lemuel became the doctor of a ship. ④Lemuel worked as a doctor for years. A．③①②④ B．②①③④ C．③④②① D．②①④③ 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text? A．To introduce the background of Gulliver’s Travels. B．To encourage people to be adventurous. C．To tell a love story of Gulliver. D．To ask readers to buy the book. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lemuel had four brothers and two sons. B．The captain had rich sailing experience. C．Lemuel’s parents supported Lemuel to become a sailor. D．Lemuel was happy to go to university to study medicine. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children’s books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland: she has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story, and art work. The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll was not the writer’s real name. His real name was Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the Thames River to have a picnic with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them entertained on the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much. Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures Under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas present. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George suggested to Charles that he make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the name Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book was an immediate success. One of its first fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately requested (要求) a collection of all of Lewis Carroll’s works. She was surprised to find that they included many works on math. In fact, Charles Dodgson was a highly respected mathematician (数学家). This can be seen in many puzzles and plays on reasoning that appear in his books and poems. Since the story was first printed, it has kept selling up to the present day. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has had several movies based on it. The story is even mentioned in the popular 1999 film The Matrix by the character Morpheus. 1．The passage is mainly about ________. A．Charles’ family life B．a girl’s adventurous experience C．a magical world called wonderland D．the birth of a book and its lasting influences 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．The writer published his works under his real name. B．The character Alice was taken from George’s child. C．John contributed partly to the popularity of the book. D．Charles offered a copy to George for advice. 3．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Queen Victoria asked for a few of Charles’ writings B．Charles had a gift for reasoning and writing C．Charles had his works translated into fifty languages D．The Matrix was based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 4．Which of the following is the right order of the passage? a. Charles gave his story to Alice as a Christmas present.   b. Charles had a picnic with three little girls on the Thames. c. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was first printed in 1866.   d. More parts were added to the story by Charles. e. 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