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考前特训
期中考 七选五 仿真模拟 考前特训(江苏专用)
学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________
特 训 范 围
Unit 1 Past and present
Unit 2 Amazing China
Unit 3 The world at one click
Unit 4 A good read
Passage 1
Reading books is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons.
1 You can always keep yourself pleasant if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby, too. You can really become lost in a book.
Next, you can read a book almost anywhere: in a car, in a waiting room, on a plane, in bed and even in the bath. 2 Reading is a convenient (方便的) hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.
3 If you read as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and will become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much easier. Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read, you learn more and more.
Some people say that reading is out of date (过时的). 4 You have to be able to read to use a computer, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be. Reading is hardly out of date!
5 They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is a wonderful hobby, one of the best.
A.This is not true.
B.All you need is a book!
C.First, reading books is fun.
D.What do you think of this book?
E.Try to read a book once a month.
F.Another good reason is that reading is useful.
G.Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. F 4. A 5. G
【导语】本文讲述了阅读的好处。
1. 根据“Next, you can read a book almost anywhere”可知,此处应是有first这个单词,C选项“首先,读书很有趣。”符合,故选C。
2. 根据“Reading is a convenient (方便的) hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.”可知,阅读是一种方便的爱好,选项B“你所需要的只是一本书。”符合,故选B。
3. 根据“As your reading improves, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much easier.”可知,阅读很有用,选项F“读书的另一个好理由是它很有用。”符合,故选F。
4. 根据“Some people say that reading is out of date”及“Reading is hardly out of date!”可知,并不认同“阅读过时”的说法,A选项“这不是真的。”符合,故选A。
5. 根据“They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about.”可知,此处指爱好读书的人擅长的事情,G选项“好的读者也很可能是好的作家。”符合,故选G。
Passage 2
阅读下面短文,在短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Choose Just-Right English Books for Yourself
Choosing just-right English books for yourself will not only help you learn English, but also create wonderful times. 1 .
Is the book right for your age?
Pay attention to the age guidelines (指南). 2 . For an independent reader, choose the reads that can interest you but are not difficult to understand.
3 ?
Think about your English-reading level. If you just begin to learn English, it would be a good idea to choose a book with simple languages and vocabularies. If you are good at it, you can choose ones with more advanced (高级的) languages and vocabularies.
Does the topic of the book interest you?
4 . So let your interests guide you, and choose the topics you like. For example, if you enjoy reading about space exploration, choosing a book with a space-related topic would be a great choice.
Do you find the text and illustrations (图文) of the book interesting?
Can the illustrations in the book catch your eyes? When you read some lines, do you think the book is fun to read? 5 , you can give this book a try.
What will you learn from the book?
Consider what you can learn through reading. Can the book help you develop your understanding? Can it help you improve your vocabularies?
A.Is the language right for you
B.Before buying, ask yourself the following questions
C.For example, picture books will be good choices for little kids
D.Is the writer famous around the world
E.Different people have different interests
F.If the answers are yes
G.When you don’t know the word
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. E 5. F
【导语】本文介绍了为自己选择合适的英语书籍的方法。
1. 根据下文“Is the book right for your age?”、“Does the topic of the book interest you?”、“Do you find the text and illustrations (图文) of the book interesting?”和“What will you learn from the book?”可知,这是让读者自查的一些问题,选项B“在购买之前,问自己以下问题”符合语境。故选B。
2. 根据上文“Is the book right for your age?”和“Pay attention to the age guidelines.”可知,要看适合你的年龄的书籍,选项C“例如,绘本对小孩子来说是很好的选择”符合语境。故选C。
3. 根据下文“Think about your English-reading level.”可知,要选择适合你的英语阅读水平的书籍,选项A“这门语言适合你吗”符合语境。故选A。
4. 根据下文“So let your interests guide you, and choose the topics you like.”可知,不同的人有不同的兴趣,所以可以让兴趣指引你去选择看哪些书籍,选项E“不同的人有不同的兴趣”符合语境。故选E。
5. 根据上文“When you read some lines, do you think the book is fun to read?”和下文“you can give this book a try.”可知,此处作肯定回答,指你觉得一本书读起来很有趣,你就可以尝试阅读整本书,选项F“如果答案是肯定的”符合语境。故选F。
Passage 3
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people expect to read a good book, so how to choose a good book is very important. Follow these tips.
Start With Your Interest. Reading for fun isn’t like reading for school. 1 They can be something about cooking, computers, or fashion design.
What’s Your Type? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)? Fiction books, like novels, can take you to another world or help you imagine something you never experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. 2 Many of them are interesting from beginning to end.
Read the Description. The reviews and quotes (引言) in the book may give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which writers praised the book. 3
Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother and father love best when they were at your age? 4 Find out and read them, then your family can share the thoughts about the book.
Finally, you’ll probably enjoy the book much more if you find a quiet place and make time for it. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can focus on it. But you can also play some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. 5
A.How about your brothers and sisters?
B.Reading is a good way to improve your English.
C.You’ll see that time flies when you’re reading something you love!
D.So you should read many kinds of books.
E.You can choose something you love to read, not for school.
F.They tell stories using facts—but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.
G.They may have similar styles and you can find favorite books by those writers, too.
【答案】1. E 2. F 3. G 4. A 5. C
【导语】本文介绍了如何选一本好书。
1. 根据“They can be something about cooking, computers, or fashion design.”可知此处是说要选择自己喜欢的书籍阅读,选项E“你可以选择自己喜欢读的东西,不是为学校。”符合语境,故选E。
2. 根据“Many of them are interesting from beginning to end.”可知非小说类书籍也并不是无趣的,选项F“他们用事实讲故事,但这并不意味着他们的故事是无聊的。”符合语境,故选F。
3. 根据“If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which writers praised the book.”可知在引言中可以看到哪些作家推荐这本书,选项G“他们的写作风格可能很相似,你也可以找到那些作家的优秀作品。”符合语境,故选G。
4. 根据“Find a Family Favorite.”可知该段落是说找出一本家庭最爱的书,选项A“你的兄弟姐妹呢?”符合语境,故选A。
5. 根据“Finally, you’ll probably enjoy the book much more if you find a quiet place and make time for it.”可知此处是对沉浸在阅读中的一种美好感受的描述,选项C“当你阅读你喜欢的东西时,你会发现时间飞逝!”符合语境,故选C。
Passage 4
One day, a storm came and the ship was broken. 1 He swam to the shore (岸) and lay down to have a rest. He didn’t know where he was. He felt sorry for the others who died in the storm.
Robinson got up and walked around. He was sad. 2 It was getting dark. He didn’t know where to sleep, because he was afraid of animals attacking him in the night. But he found he still had a knife in his pocket. 3 Then he climbed up a tree and fixed himself as well as he could among the thick branches (树枝). Soon, he fell fast asleep.
When he woke up the next morning, the storm died down and the sea was quite calm. 4 It didn’t go down in the sea. The first thing that he did was to swim to the ship.
Once he was there, he went to the storeroom. 5 He helped himself to some biscuits (饼干) and then checked the rest of the ship. As he moved about, a dog and two cats on the ship ran up to him. They didn’t die in the storm and they were happy to see Robinson Crusoe.
A.To his surprise, he found the ship.
B.Robinson was a good swimmer.
C.He was wet, cold and hungry.
D.Then he felt that he was very lucky.
E.So he cut a big stick to protect himself.
F.He had nothing to eat and nowhere to sleep.
G.He was happy to find that most of the food was still quite dry.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. E 4. A 5. G
【导语】本文主要讲述了船难后鲁滨逊游到岸边、度过第一个夜晚、第二天发现船未沉没并上船寻找食物与活物的经历。
1. 前文提到一场风暴来袭,船被毁坏,后文描述他游到岸边躺下休息,B选项“Robinson was a good swimmer.”解释了他在风暴中能够游到岸边的条件,与后文描述形成逻辑。
2. 前文提到他起身走动,感到悲伤,后文描述天快黑时他不知道在哪里睡觉,因为害怕夜间动物袭击,C选项“He was wet, cold and hungry.”补充了他当时糟糕的身体状况,与后文关于住处和安全的担忧相呼应。
3. 前文提到他发现口袋里还有一把小刀,后文描述他爬上树,在茂密的树枝间尽量固定好自己,E选项“So he cut a big stick to protect himself.”具体说明了他如何使用小刀,与后文爬树休息的行为形成衔接。
4. 前文提到第二天早上醒来时风暴已平息,海面平静,后文描述船没有沉入海中,他做的第一件事就是游向船,A选项“To his surprise, he found the ship.”引出船未沉没这一意外发现,与后文游向船的行为形成逻辑。
5. 前文提到他到了船上的储藏室,后文描述他拿了些饼干并检查船的其他部分,G选项“He was happy to find that most of the food was still quite dry.”补充了储藏室内的具体情况,与后文拿饼干的行为形成因果。
Passage 5
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
With the rapid development of the Internet, online tours have become a new and popular way for students to learn about the world. 1 It lets you visit places of interest around the world without leaving home. All you need is a computer or a mobile phone, and you can start your trip easily at any time.
Online travel has many advantages. First, it is very convenient. 2 You don’t need to take a plane, a train or worry about traffic tickets, hotels or heavy bags. Second, it saves money and time. Traditional travel usually costs a lot and takes much time, but online travel is cheap or even free. 3 Third, you can visit any place at any time. If you want to see the Palace Museum at midnight, or enjoy the sunrise on the Yellow Mountain early in the morning, you can do it online easily.
4 You cannot touch the old things, feel the wind or taste the local food. You cannot walk on the real streets or talk with local people face to face. Some students also say online travel is not real enough and cannot bring the same feelings as real trips.
In my opinion, online travel is a good helper in our life. 5 We can use online tours to learn about the world first, and then go for real trips with our family or friends when we have enough time and money.
A.However, online travel also has its disadvantages.
B.It is a new and easy way to visit the world.
C.You can visit places at home comfortably.
D.I don’t like online travel at all.
E.It helps us learn about different cultures easily.
F.Many people hate online travel.
G.You can finish a tour in a short time.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. G 4. A 5. E
【导语】本文主要介绍了随着互联网发展而兴起的线上旅游及其优缺点,探讨了线上旅游作为一种便捷、省钱的工具在学生了解世界过程中的作用,并建议将其与实体旅游结合使用。
1. 根据前句提到“online tours have become a new and popular way”以及后句“It lets you visit places around the world”可知,此处需对其特征进行进一步描述。B选项“这是一种游览世界的全新且简易的方式。”中的“new”与前文呼应,起到了承上启下的作用。
2. 根据本段首句“First, it is very convenient.”以及后句描述的不用乘坐飞机或担心门票等琐事可知,此处需点明便利性的具体表现。C选项“你可以舒适地在家参观景点。”与第一段中的“without leaving home”逻辑呼应,具体化了“convenient”的内涵。
3. 根据本段第二个论点“Second, it saves money and time.”以及前句提到的“cheap or even free”可知,空处需补充关于节省时间的描述。G选项“你可以在短时间内完成一次游览。”中的“short time”对应了前文的“saves time”,保证了论证逻辑的完整性。
4. 根据空后提到的“You cannot touch…feel…or taste…”等一系列负面体验可知,此处需要一个表示逻辑转折的段落主题句。A选项“然而,线上旅游也有它的缺点。”中的“However”实现了转折功能,起到了引出下文局限性的作用。
5. 根据前句“online travel is a good helper in our life.”以及后文提到“use online tours to learn about the world first”可知,此处应补充其作为“好帮手”的具体价值。E选项“它帮助我们轻松地了解不同的文化。”概括了线上旅游在获取文化知识方面的益处,符合语境的连贯性。
Passage 6
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Exploring the World Through Food
Food is one of the most powerful ways to connect with a culture. When you travel, what you eat can tell you a story about a place, its history, and its people. 1 It’s a journey for your taste buds.
Street food, for instance, is often the heart of a city’s culinary (烹饪的) culture. 2 From the pad thai carts in Bangkok to the taco stands in Mexico City, these mobile kitchens serve up generations-old recipes. Eating where the locals eat is a great way to get an authentic experience without spending a lot.
For a deeper understanding, consider taking a cooking class. 3 You’ll not only learn how to prepare traditional dishes but also hear stories about the ingredients and their significance. It’s an interactive way to take a piece of the culture home with you.
Of course, food markets are another must-visit. 4 You can see, smell, and taste the local produce, spices, and specialties. It’s a sensory overload in the best possible way. Wandering through a market can teach you about the region’s agriculture and the daily lives of its residents.
5 It’s important to be mindful of food safety and to respect local customs. Ask locals for recommendations, and don’t be afraid to try something new. After all, some of the best travel memories are made around a shared meal.
A.Here, you can find the true flavors of a place.
B.However, exploring new cuisines requires a bit of courage.
C.These classes often start with a trip to a local market.
D.It’s not just about filling your stomach.
E.The more exotic the food, the better the experience.
F.They are a feast for the senses and a window into the local way of life.
G.You should always eat at expensive restaurants to ensure quality
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. F 5. B
【导语】本文介绍了通过美食探索世界文化的方式,包括品尝街头美食、参加烹饪课程、逛美食市场等,同时提醒要注意食品安全和尊重当地习俗。
1. 空前介绍食物能承载旅行地的历史与文化,空后指出这是味蕾的旅行,选项D“It’s not just about filling your stomach”承接上文,说明美食的深层意义,衔接自然。
2. 空前指出街头小吃是城市烹饪文化的核心,空后举例介绍各地街头小吃,选项A“Here, you can find the true flavors of a place”引出下文对街头美食的具体描述。
3. 空前建议上烹饪课深入了解文化,空后介绍上课能收获的内容,选项C“These classes often start with a trip to a local market”衔接烹饪课程的内容。
4. 空前指出食品市场是必去地点,空后描述在市场能获得的感官体验、能了解当地生活,选项F“They are a feast for the senses and a window into the local way of life”总结了美食市场的意义。
5. 空后提到探索美食需要注意安全、尊重习俗,也要勇于尝试新事物,选项B“However, exploring new cuisines requires a bit of courage”引出下文关于尝试新事物和注意事项的内容。
Passage 7
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中,选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Wild animals are the treasure of nature and important friends of human beings. They play a key role in keeping the balance of our environment and make our world more lively and beautiful. 1 With the development of human society, many kinds of wild animals are becoming fewer and fewer, and some are even in great danger.
There are several main reasons for this problem. First of all, people keep cutting down forests and developing more land for buildings and farms. 2 As a result, they have fewer safe places to live and can hardly find enough food to stay alive. What’s worse, some people hunt wild animals illegally for their fur, bones or other expensive parts to make money. 3
It is time for us to take action to protect wild animals. Our government should build more nature reserves and wild animal protection areas. 4 At the same time, it is necessary to make strict laws to punish those who hunt or kill wild animals.
As middle school students, we can also do our part to help. 5 We should tell our parents, teachers and friends about the importance of animal protection. If everyone tries their best, we will build a better world for both humans and wild animals.
A.People cut down forests and turn them into farms.
B.However, they are facing serious problems now.
C.We can learn more about wild animals and care for them.
D.This makes the number of wild animals drop quickly.
E.In these places, animals can live safely and grow freely.
F.We should build more zoos around the world.
G.Some animals are very clever and cute.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. E 5. C
【导语】本文介绍了野生动物对自然和人类的重要性,分析了它们濒临灭绝的原因,并从政府和中学生两个角度提出了保护野生动物的具体措施。
1. 短文前句讲述野生动物的重要作用,后句说明野生动物数量减少甚至濒临灭绝,存在转折关系。B项“However, they are facing serious problems now.”符合语境。
2. 前文提到人类砍伐森林、开发土地,后文说明动物的生存环境与食物受到影响,A项“People cut down forests and turn them into farms.”承接上文人类破坏行为,符合语境。
3. 前文指出有人非法猎杀野生动物牟利,D项“This makes the number of wild animals drop quickly.”说明该行为带来的后果,符合语境。
4. 前文提到政府应建立更多自然保护区和野生动物保护区,E项“In these places, animals can live safely and grow freely.”介绍这些区域的作用,符合语境。
5. 前文讲述中学生可以为保护动物尽一份力,C项“We can learn more about wild animals and care for them.”给出具体做法,符合语境。
Passage 8
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are many humanistic monuments (人文古迹) and natural scenic spots in textbooks. Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person. 1 This kind of tour allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the scenes mentioned in the textbooks.
Many families have taken part in the textbook tour. 2 They can understand the cultural background and experience the historical period in the textbooks. For example, in Fuzhou, parents and children can watch lively shows and visit the museums to learn more about the famous writer Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. 3 This further makes their journey colourful.
The textbook tour is a connection between “reading thousands of books” and “travelling thousands of miles”. Through this practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks. Besides, the textbook tour further increases children’s pride in the motherland. 4
The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. For example, the Wenchuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu. 5 This spreads local culture and provides an unforgettable experience for tourists. As the textbook tour becomes a new fashion, the government should offer warm services to achieve a win-win situation for both scenic spots and tourists.
A.Textbooks can increase my knowledge.
B.In addition, they can also learn about the local customs.
C.That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days.
D.Nowadays, textbook tours are becoming more and more popular.
E.They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel.
F.Cultural workers teach “Dayu culture” to tourists in these activities.
G.It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.
【答案】1. C 2. E 3. B 4. G 5. F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了“课本游”这一新兴旅游方式的流行及其意义。
1. 空前指出孩子们对课本中的景点充满兴趣、想要亲身前往,空后引出“课本游”的好处,C选项“That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days.”承接上文的原因,引出下文话题,符合逻辑。
2. 空前指出很多家庭都参与过课本游,空后介绍课本游的作用,E选项“They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel.”说明家庭参与课本旅行的具体方式,承接上文参与的家庭,顺承下文对体验的描述。
3. 空前举了“了解课本人物”的例子,空后句用further表示“更进一步的收获”,空处需要补充除了解课本内容之外的额外收获,B选项“In addition, they can also learn about the local customs.”补充了“了解当地风俗”这一额外收获,对应后文的further,让旅程更丰富。
4. 空前介绍了课本游的两个益处:加深孩子对课本的理解、提升孩子对祖国的自豪感,G选项“It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.”继续补充课本游的好处,顺承前文。
5. 空前以汶川政府在大禹诞辰举办活动为例,空后指出这传播了当地文化,给游客带来难忘体验,F选项“Cultural workers teach ‘Dayu culture’ to tourists in these activities.”补充了活动的具体内容,承接上文的活动举办,顺承下文文化传播的效果。
Passage 9
阅读下面短文,将所缺信息还原,从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Children’s games in ancient China
Unlike the children nowadays, children during ancient times didn’t have smartphones or computers to enjoy themselves. 1 Let’s take a look. Kicking stone balls.
During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in winter to keep warm. Flying kites.
Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. 2 For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style. Playing hide-and-seek.
Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play it. One way is to cover a child’s eyes while the other kids run around to tease him. 3 4
The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment in ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulated puppets behind the screen, narrating stories. Setting off fireworks.
Fireworks have a history of more than 2,000 years. 5 To scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make them explode (爆炸). After gunpowder (火药) was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joints. Fireworks are still set off during the Spring Festival.
A.Watching shadow plays.
B.Each of them has special features (特色).
C.Shadow plays were one of the most popular entertaining forms in ancient times.
D.It is said that there was a beast (野兽) named Nian in ancient China.
E.The other way is for one child to try to find the others who have hidden.
F.The children during ancient times had no way to enjoy themselves.
G.Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.
【答案】1. G 2. B 3. E 4. A 5. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了中国古代儿童常玩的几种传统游戏:踢石球、放风筝、捉迷藏、看皮影戏和放烟花。
1. 第一段先指出古代孩子没有智能手机和电脑,空白处后说“让我们来看看”。空白处应说明古代孩子如何娱乐。选项G“Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.”与上文形成转折,同时引出下文对具体游戏的介绍,逻辑合理。
2. 第三段介绍风筝,先提到三种最著名的风筝(北京、天津、潍坊),空白处后举例说明“燕子形风筝是著名的北京风格”。空白处应总说这三种风筝各有特点。选项B“Each of them has special features (特色).”与后文举例形成总分关系,衔接自然。
3. 第四段介绍捉迷藏,先说明一种玩法(蒙住一个孩子的眼睛,其他孩子跑着逗他),空白处应介绍另一种玩法。选项E“The other way is that one child must try to find those who have hidden.”与前文形成并列,完整呈现了捉迷藏的两种常见玩法。
4. 第五段缺少小标题,后文描述“古代最接近看电影或电视的娱乐方式是去看皮影戏”。空白处应为该段的标题。选项A“Watching shadow plays.”简洁准确,符合小标题的格式要求。
5. 第六段介绍放烟花,先说明烟花有2000多年历史,空白处后说“为了吓跑年兽,人们烧竹节使其爆炸”。空白处应引出年兽的传说。选项D“It is said that there was a beast (野兽) named Nian in ancient China.”与后文形成因果逻辑,解释了放烟花的起源。
Passage 10
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。
The Forbidden City, in the centre of Beijing, is a great symbol of China’s ancient royal (皇家的) history. It was built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. For 24 emperors from two dynasties, it was their home and the place where they ruled the country. It’s very big, covering about 720,000 square metres. There are 980 buildings with more than 8,700 rooms in it. 1
Every part of the Forbidden City has special meanings. The colour yellow, which stands for the emperor, can be seen everywhere. The roofs are mostly yellow. Dragons, which mean power and good luck, are carved on the pillars (柱子) and doors. 2 For example, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where emperors held big ceremonies (庆典), is the largest wooden building there.
3 Every year, millions of people come to visit it. Tourists from around the world come to see this amazing place and learn about China’s history. It has a lot of old treasures, ancient paintings, and important old papers. By looking at these things, visitors can know more about China’s great past.
But it’s not easy to keep this old place safe. 4 People use new technologies to check the buildings. And there are strict rules about how many people can visit each day. People from different countries also work together to fix the broken parts.
The Forbidden City tells us the story of China’s royal past. 5 Now, people are proud to see the place and the items it holds, which show China’s long history. It’s a place that everyone who loves Chinese culture should visit.
A.It also connects the old times with today.
B.Now, the Forbidden City has become the Palace Museum.
C.It was built not just as a home but to show the emperor’s high position.
D.Many come to see the decorations that tell stories of ancient China.
E.These designs and symbols make it a great example of old Chinese building art.
F.Many groups are working to keep the old buildings in good condition.
G.Because of its size and many buildings, it’s one of the world’s biggest palaces.
【答案】1. G 2. E 3. B 4. F 5. A
【导语】本文主要介绍了故宫的历史背景、建筑特色、文化意义以及保护工作,展现了其作为中国古代皇家建筑代表的独特价值。
1. 前文介绍故宫规模宏大,有980座建筑和超过8700个房间,后文进一步说明其世界地位,G选项“因为它的规模和众多建筑,它是世界上最大的宫殿之一。”总结了故宫的规模特点,与前后文形成呼应。
2. 前文指出故宫的每个部分都有特殊含义,黄色代表皇帝,龙象征权力和好运,后文以太和殿为例说明其建筑特色,E选项“这些图案和象征使其成为中国古代建筑艺术的杰出典范。”总结了前文关于建筑装饰的象征意义,与后文举例形成总起。
3. 后文提到每年数百万人参观故宫,来自世界各地的游客前来了解中国历史,B选项“如今,故宫已成为故宫博物院。”点明了故宫现在的身份,与后文作为旅游景点的描述形成逻辑。
4. 前文指出保护这座古老建筑并不容易,后文说明人们使用新技术检测建筑,并制定严格的每日参观人数限制,F选项“许多团体正在努力保护这些古建筑的良好状态。”概括了保护工作的主体,与后文具体做法形成总分。
5. 前文指出故宫讲述了中国皇家历史,后文说明如今人们为看到这个地方及其藏品而自豪,A选项“它也连接着古今。”总结了故宫作为历史与现代桥梁的作用,与后文关于当下意义的描述形成衔接。
Passage 11
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺连贯,其中有两项是多余选项。
A man was walking through the woods with his axe (斧头) when a small tree called to him. It said, “Hello friend. Can you cut down those bigger trees? They are stopping the sun. 1 . I can’t feel the wind.”
The little tree held out its tiny leaves. 2 . It continued, “If those trees were gone, I’d be able to grow. A year from now, I’d be the biggest tree here. But for now, I’m just a small tree.”
3 . He walked over to the big trees and started cutting them down. Soon he cleared lots of places around the small tree. Now it would be able to feel the sun and wind. It would grow bigger and become the biggest tree in that area.
But something else happened instead. The sun’s heat came first, burning the small tree, which wasn’t used to so much sunlight. Heavy wind and rain came—without the bigger trees to protect it, the small tree was hit by the storm. 4 .
“You’ve been quite foolish,” said a snake that saw what had happened. “You thought this on yourself. If you’d left the bigger trees alone, the sun and storm wouldn’t have hurt you so badly. 5 . If you had just waited longer, you would have grown to be just as big as them. You will be strong. But now, you’re nearly gone.”
A.It looked so sad
B.It seemed very happy
C.The bigger trees hurt you
D.They protected you
E.Soon, the tree was nearly dead
F.The man thought for a while and then agreed
G.It is so crowded (拥挤的) here that I have no space to spread (展开) my roots
【答案】1. G 2. A 3. F 4. E 5. D
【导语】本文是一则寓言故事,通过小树的故事告诉我们不要恩将仇报的道理。
1. 根据“They are stopping the sun.”和“I can’t feel the wind.”可知,此处应是大树给小树带来的影响,G选项 “这里太拥挤了,我没有地方扎根” 符合语境,故选G。
2. 根据“It continued, ‘If those trees were gone, I’d be able to grow. A year from now, I’d be the biggest tree here. But for now, I’m just a small tree.’”可知,此处应是小树因为大树的存在而不开心,A选项 “他看起来很难过” 符合语境,故选A。
3. 根据“He walked over to the big trees and started cutting them down.”可知,那个人同意砍掉大树了,F选项 “那人想了一会儿,同意了” 符合语境,故选F。
4. 根据“Heavy wind and rain came—without the bigger trees to protect it, the small tree was hit by the storm.”可知,此处应是大树被砍对小树的影响,E选项 “很快,这棵树就快死了” 符合语境,故选E。
5. 根据“If you’d left the bigger trees alone, the sun and storm wouldn’t have hurt you so badly.”可知,此处应是大树的存在对小树的影响,D选项 “它们保护你” 符合语境,故选D。
Passage 12
After years of planning, the final group of villagers from Jigkyob village, one of the highest in Xizang, have recently completed their relocation (搬迁). Last week, 143 villagers moved from their high-altitude village 4,900 meters above sea level to a new home lower down. 1 . This change provides them with better public services and a brighter future.
2 Jigkyob is the highest village in Lhaze county. People there make a living by farming animals and working in another place. Kelsang Gyatso, a leader of Jigkyob village, said “The high altitude (海拔), cold climate, and thin air are the most serious challenges for the villagers.” Besides, heavy snow usually starts from October every year, causing traffic difficulties and making it impossible for all vehicles (车辆) to get through. 3
This relocation project aims to provide more convenience to the community, allowing them to get important public services such as education and healthcare facilities (设施). 4 . Their houses have public services including water and electricity, and are connected to the network. They live in a place with convenient transportation and complete local facilities.
The relocation project was supported by Aid-Xizang teams from Shanghai. After over a year of hard work, the first step of the project has been completed. 5 . The new houses encourage the use of clean energy and treat environment-friendly projects as more important than other things.
“As a result, the quality of life and growth chances for the villagers are expected to be greatly improved,” Kelsang Gyatso said.
A.The development of the village faced many challenges before
B.New technology has been used in the project
C.The place once had many living conveniences
D.Their new home is at a height of 4,012 meters above sea level
E.As a result, the villagers are forced to travel on foot
F.So cutting down the use of cars can achieve environmental protection
G.The living conditions in the new place have improved
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. E 4. G 5. B
【导语】本文讲述了西藏海拔最高村落之一吉久村的村民完成搬迁,从海拔4900米迁至海拔4012米的新家,介绍了搬迁的原因、项目意义及新生活的改善。
1. 前文提到“moved from their high-altitude village 4,900 meters above sea level to a new home lower down”,后文提到“better public services”,此处应说明新家的海拔,选项D“ Their new home is at a height of 4,012 meters above sea level”(他们的新家海拔4012米)衔接自然。
2. 后文开始介绍吉久村的高海拔、寒冷气候等挑战,选项A“The development of the village faced many challenges before”(村庄发展曾面临诸多挑战)引出下文。
3. 前文提到“heavy snow usually starts from October every year, causing traffic difficulties and making it impossible for all vehicles to get through”,选项E“As a result, the villagers are forced to travel on foot”(因此村民们只能步行出行)是交通困难的结果。
4. 后文提到“Their houses have public services including water and electricity…They live in a place with convenient transportation and complete local facilities”,说明新地方的生活条件得到改善,选项G“The living conditions in the new place have improved”(新地方的生活条件得到了改善)总起本段。
5. 前文提到项目第一步已完成,后文提到“new houses encourage the use of clean energy”,选项B“New technology has been used in the project”(项目中使用了新技术)对应清洁能源等环保措施。
Passage 13
请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后根据短文内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。
When do you usually get up in the morning? What is your favorite part of your morning routine (常规)? For years, I would get myself out of bed in the dark first. Then I would get ready and travel a long way to work. 1 The best part of those mornings was catching the sunrise almost every day.
Now I can rise whenever I want, but I still love those early hours. Lately, I’ve been lucky enough to watch the light slowly cover the Blue Ridge Mountains. One of my favorite moments is seeing the hummingbirds (蜂鸟) visit the feeder. 2
Research shows that morning people are more likely to make the most of their time and have better mental (心理的) health. But night owls (夜猫子) might be more creative. 3
Even though I set an alarm, I usually wake up before it goes off. Even if it’s still dark outside, I will keep the curtains (窗帘) open to catch the first morning light. 4
According to Baylor researcher Michael Scullin, healthy daytime activities can improve your sleep and your daily routine. When our daytime life is better, we can often get to bed and fall asleep earlier. 5 I believe those are great habits to develop at any age.
A.I had to wake up early to avoid traffic.
B.Early to bed and early to rise makes me healthy.
C.Then we can enjoy better sleep and get into a good cycle (循环).
D.They’ll soon be starting their journey south for the winter.
E.I think it is not a good habit for them to stay up late every day.
F.The key is to find a routine that fits your body and get enough sleep.
G.I can also sit by the window and enjoy the morning scenery outside.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. F 4. G 5. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者通过对比过去与现在的清晨生活,分享了自己对早起的热爱以及晨间习惯带来的好处,并引用研究说明作息习惯因人而异,但保持健康作息循环对身心有益。
1. 根据上文“For years, I would get myself out of bed in the dark first. Then I would get ready and travel a long way to work.”和下文“The best part of those mornings was catching the sunrise almost every day.”可知,上文描述“过去天没亮就起床,准备好后长途去上班”,而下文讲“那些清晨最棒的部分是几乎每天都能赶上日出”,此处需衔接“早起上班”与“赶日出”的逻辑,解释早起的原因;选项A“我不得不早起避开交通拥堵。”既承接前文“长途上班”的背景,又合理说明早起的必要性,与上下文语境完全契合。故选A。
2. 根据上文“One of my favorite moments is seeing the hummingbirds visit the feeder.”可知,作者最喜欢的时刻之一是看蜂鸟来喂食器,此处应围绕“蜂鸟”展开补充说明,保持话题一致性;选项D“它们很快就要开启南下越冬的旅程。”中“They”指代前文的“hummingbirds”,是对蜂鸟行为的自然延伸,话题连贯,逻辑通顺。故选D。
3. 根据上文“Research shows that morning people are more likely to make the most of their time and have better mental health. But night owls might be more creative.”可知,上文分别介绍研究结论——晨型人更会利用时间、心理健康更好,夜猫子可能更有创造力,此处需对两种作息类型进行总结,提出核心观点;选项F“关键是找到适合自己身体的作息规律并保证充足睡眠。”跳出晨型人/夜猫子的单一分类,给出普适性的核心建议,收束前文的对比论述,符合段落逻辑。故选F。
4. 根据上文“Even though I set an alarm, I usually wake up before it goes off. Even if it’s still dark outside, I will keep the curtains open to catch the first morning light.”可知,上文讲述“即使设闹钟,我也常在闹钟响前醒来,还会拉开窗帘迎接清晨第一缕光”,此处应继续补充作者清晨的行为或感受,延续“享受清晨”的话题;选项G“我还能坐在窗边欣赏外面的晨景。”中“also”体现递进关系,与上文“拉开窗帘迎晨光”的行为衔接自然,进一步丰富清晨的美好体验。故选G。
5. 根据上文“healthy daytime activities can improve your sleep and your daily routine. When our daytime life is better, we can often get to bed and fall asleep earlier.”可知,上文提出研究观点“健康的日间活动能改善睡眠和日常作息,日间生活变好,就能更早入睡”,此处需承接这一观点,说明该行为带来的后续结果;选项C“这样我们就能拥有更好的睡眠,形成良性循环。”中“Then”承接前文的因果逻辑,“better sleep”和“good cycle”是对“改善睡眠、更早入睡”的进一步升华,与下文“I believe those are great habits to develop at any age.”形成完美衔接。故选C。
Passage 14
There are many humanistic monuments (人文古迹) and natural scenic spots in textbooks. Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person. 1 This kind of tour allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the scenes mentioned in the textbooks.
Many families have taken part in the textbook tour. 2 They can understand the cultural background and experience the historical period in the textbooks. For example, in Fuzhou, parents and children can watch lively shows and visit the museums to learn more about the famous writer Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. In addition, they can also learn about the local customs. 3
The textbook tour is a connection between “reading thousands of books” and “travelling thousands of miles”. 4 Besides, the textbook tour further increases children’s pride in the motherland. It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.
The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. For example, the Wenchuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu. 5 This spreads local culture and provides an unforgettable experience for tourists. As the textbook tour becomes a new fashion, the government should offer warm services to achieve a win-win situation for both scenic spots and tourists.
A.Textbooks can increase my knowledge.
B.This further makes their journey colourful.
C.That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days.
D.Nowadays, textbook tours are becoming more and more popular.
E.They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel.
F.Cultural workers teach “Dayu culture” to tourists in these activities.
G.Through this practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks.
【答案】1. E 2. G 3. B 4. C 5. F
【导语】本文围绕“课本游”展开,介绍了其流行的原因、意义及发展前景。
1. 根据前文“Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person.”可知,孩子们对课本中的景点感兴趣并想亲自前往。E选项“They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel.”。“他们跟随课本中的故事,选择地方去旅行。”承接上文,具体说明了孩子们如何实现这一想法,逻辑连贯。故选E。
2. 前文提到“Many families have taken part in the textbook tour.”,后文则阐述了这种旅行的好处。G选项“Through the practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks.”。“通过这种实践,孩子们能对课本有更深的理解。”点明了“课本游”的核心作用,与后文“他们能理解文化背景,体验课本中的历史时期”相呼应。故选G。
3. 前文列举了在福州“课本游”中可以做的事,如看表演、参观博物馆、了解当地习俗。B选项“This further makes their journey colourful.”。“这进一步使他们的旅程丰富多彩。”是对这些活动的总结,与该部分主题契合。故选B。
4. 前文提到“The textbook tour is a connection between ‘reading thousands of books’ and ‘travelling thousands of miles’.”,C选项“That's why the textbook tour has become popular these days.”。“这就是为什么“课本游”如今变得流行。”是对前文“课本游”意义的总结,引出其流行的原因。故选C。
5. 前文提到“the Wenchuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu.”,F选项“Cultural workers teach ‘Dayu culture’ to tourists in these activities.”。“文化工作者在这些活动中向游客传授“大禹文化。”具体说明了活动的内容,与后文“传播当地文化”相呼应。故选F。
Passage 15
阅读短文,从选项中选择恰当的句子补全短文,使短文通顺、结构完整,有多余两个选项。
With the development of society, our daily life has changed greatly in the past few years, especially the way we go out. We used to have limited ways to travel, but now there are more convenient choices for us. 1 . In the past, most people went out on foot or by bike, and only a few families had cars. If we wanted to go to a far place, we had to wait for the bus for a long time, and the bus lines were not many.
Now, great changes have taken place in public transport. Many new bus lines have been opened, and the underground runs in most big cities. 2 . We can book a car on our phones in a few minutes, and it will come to us at once. What’s more, shared bikes have appeared on the streets everywhere. 3 . They are cheap and easy to use, so they are very popular among students and office workers.
These changes make our trips much easier, but we also need to remember to travel in a green way. 4 . Riding bikes or taking public transport can not only save money but also protect the environment. Up to now, more and more people have realized the importance of green travel. 5 . We believe that our travel ways will become more and more perfect, and our city will be more beautiful because of green travel.
A.They are a good choice for short trips
B.And ride-hailing services have become very common
C.It’s easy to see people ride shared bikes on the road
D.In the past, public transport was not convenient at all
E.Green travel can help us make the air cleaner
F.We can take the underground to avoid busy traffic
G.Many people like to travel by car because it’s fast
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. E 5. C
【导语】本文介绍了交通方式在过去和现在的变化,强调了绿色出行的重要性。
1. 根据“In the past, most people went out on foot or by bike, and only a few families had cars. If we wanted to go to a far place, we had to wait for the bus for a long time, and the bus lines were not many.”可知,此处描述过去公共交通的不便,D选项“过去,公共交通一点也不方便。”概括了过去的状况,与后文具体描述相呼应。故选D。
2. 根据“Now, great changes have taken place in public transport. Many new bus lines have been opened, and the underground runs in most big cities…We can book a car on our phones in a few minutes, and it will come to us at once.”可知,此处介绍现在出行方式的变化,包括网约车服务,B选项“而且网约车服务变得非常普遍。”承接上文,是对公共交通变化的一个补充。故选B。
3. 根据“What’s more, shared bikes have appeared on the streets everywhere…They are cheap and easy to use, so they are very popular among students and office workers.”可知,此处说明共享单车适合短途出行,A选项“它们是短途旅行的好选择。”解释了共享单车的优势,符合语境。故选A。
4. 根据“These changes make our trips much easier, but we also need to remember to travel in a green way…Riding bikes or taking public transport can not only save money but also protect the environment.”可知,此处强调绿色出行对环境的益处,E选项“绿色出行可以帮助我们净化空气。”与后文“保护环境”相呼应。故选E。
5. 根据“Up to now, more and more people have realized the importance of green travel…We believe that our travel ways will become more and more perfect, and our city will be more beautiful because of green travel.”可知,此处描述绿色出行逐渐普及的景象,C选项“很容易看到人们在路上骑共享单车。”是绿色出行普及的具体表现,与上下文一致。故选C。
Passage 16
请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后根据短文内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。一空一句。
Dubai (迪拜) is a city of big business, expensive hotels, skyscrapers (摩天楼), and shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading place. 1 But it was still a small city. And most people lived as fishermen and businessmen. Then oil (石油) was discovered. This brought a lot of money into the area. 2 Today Dubai is one of the world’s most important business centers. In fact, each year the city gets its money mainly from business, not oil.
3 They come to relax on its beaches, and millions of people visit there just to go shopping every year.
Dubai is also one of the world’s fastest growing cities. Many tall buildings are built in months. The city also has many man-made islands. One of these, the Palm Jumeirah, is like a palm tree (棕榈树) and is very beautiful.
The city is still an amazing mix (混合) of people from different countries. The people from more than 150 countries live and work in Dubai. 4
Many people welcome the city’s growth. 5 As a local says, “We must always remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very hard to get where we are now, and there’s a lot more work to do.”
A.Soon Dubai began to change.
B.Dubai has attracted more and more visitors.
C.But the locals worry about the speed of change.
D.So no local people want to drive those men away.
E.People from all over the world came to Dubai to do business.
F.But how to protect their own city becomes a big problem.
G.Now, there are more people from other countries than locals in Dubai.
【答案】1. E 2. A 3. B 4. G 5. C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,围绕“迪拜的发展与现状”展开,介绍了迪拜从20世纪初的小型贸易城市,因石油发现而转型,如今成为以商业、旅游和快速发展为特色的国际化都市的历程,同时提及了当地居民对城市发展的态度。
1. 根据“In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading place.”以及“But it was still a small city.”可知,此处是说明当时吸引商人来迪拜做生意的情况。选项E“世界各地的人们来到迪拜做生意。”能承接上文,体现当时迪拜作为贸易地的吸引力。故选E。
2. 根据“Then oil was discovered. This brought a lot of money into the area.”以及“Today Dubai is one of the world’s most important business centers.”可知,此处是说明石油发现后迪拜开始发生变化。选项A“很快迪拜开始发生变化。”能承接上文,引出后续迪拜的发展。故选A。
3. 根据“They come to relax on its beaches, and millions of people visit there just to go shopping every year.”可知,此处是说明迪拜吸引了越来越多的游客。选项B“迪拜吸引了越来越多的游客。”能承接上文,概括该段主旨。故选B。
4. 根据“The city is still an amazing mix of people from different countries. The people from more than 150 countries live and work in Dubai.”可知,此处是说明如今迪拜外来人口与本地人口的比例情况。选项G“如今,迪拜的外来人口比本地人多。”能承接上文,补充人口构成的细节。故选G。
5. 根据“Many people welcome the city’s growth.”以及“As a local says, ‘We must always remember where we came from...’”可知,此处是说明本地人对城市快速发展的担忧。选项C“但当地人担忧变化的速度。”能承接上文,形成对比,引出本地人的看法。故选C。
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Unit 1 Past and present
Unit 2 Amazing China
Unit 3 The world at one click
Unit 4 A good read
Passage 1
Reading books is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons.
1 You can always keep yourself pleasant if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby, too. You can really become lost in a book.
Next, you can read a book almost anywhere: in a car, in a waiting room, on a plane, in bed and even in the bath. 2 Reading is a convenient (方便的) hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.
3 If you read as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and will become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much easier. Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read, you learn more and more.
Some people say that reading is out of date (过时的). 4 You have to be able to read to use a computer, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be. Reading is hardly out of date!
5 They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is a wonderful hobby, one of the best.
A.This is not true.
B.All you need is a book!
C.First, reading books is fun.
D.What do you think of this book?
E.Try to read a book once a month.
F.Another good reason is that reading is useful.
G.Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too.
Passage 2
阅读下面短文,在短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Choose Just-Right English Books for Yourself
Choosing just-right English books for yourself will not only help you learn English, but also create wonderful times. 1 .
Is the book right for your age?
Pay attention to the age guidelines (指南). 2 . For an independent reader, choose the reads that can interest you but are not difficult to understand.
3 ?
Think about your English-reading level. If you just begin to learn English, it would be a good idea to choose a book with simple languages and vocabularies. If you are good at it, you can choose ones with more advanced (高级的) languages and vocabularies.
Does the topic of the book interest you?
4 . So let your interests guide you, and choose the topics you like. For example, if you enjoy reading about space exploration, choosing a book with a space-related topic would be a great choice.
Do you find the text and illustrations (图文) of the book interesting?
Can the illustrations in the book catch your eyes? When you read some lines, do you think the book is fun to read? 5 , you can give this book a try.
What will you learn from the book?
Consider what you can learn through reading. Can the book help you develop your understanding? Can it help you improve your vocabularies?
A.Is the language right for you
B.Before buying, ask yourself the following questions
C.For example, picture books will be good choices for little kids
D.Is the writer famous around the world
E.Different people have different interests
F.If the answers are yes
G.When you don’t know the word
Passage 3
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people expect to read a good book, so how to choose a good book is very important. Follow these tips.
Start With Your Interest. Reading for fun isn’t like reading for school. 1 They can be something about cooking, computers, or fashion design.
What’s Your Type? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)? Fiction books, like novels, can take you to another world or help you imagine something you never experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. 2 Many of them are interesting from beginning to end.
Read the Description. The reviews and quotes (引言) in the book may give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which writers praised the book. 3
Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother and father love best when they were at your age? 4 Find out and read them, then your family can share the thoughts about the book.
Finally, you’ll probably enjoy the book much more if you find a quiet place and make time for it. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can focus on it. But you can also play some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. 5
A.How about your brothers and sisters?
B.Reading is a good way to improve your English.
C.You’ll see that time flies when you’re reading something you love!
D.So you should read many kinds of books.
E.You can choose something you love to read, not for school.
F.They tell stories using facts—but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.
G.They may have similar styles and you can find favorite books by those writers, too.
Passage 4
One day, a storm came and the ship was broken. 1 He swam to the shore (岸) and lay down to have a rest. He didn’t know where he was. He felt sorry for the others who died in the storm.
Robinson got up and walked around. He was sad. 2 It was getting dark. He didn’t know where to sleep, because he was afraid of animals attacking him in the night. But he found he still had a knife in his pocket. 3 Then he climbed up a tree and fixed himself as well as he could among the thick branches (树枝). Soon, he fell fast asleep.
When he woke up the next morning, the storm died down and the sea was quite calm. 4 It didn’t go down in the sea. The first thing that he did was to swim to the ship.
Once he was there, he went to the storeroom. 5 He helped himself to some biscuits (饼干) and then checked the rest of the ship. As he moved about, a dog and two cats on the ship ran up to him. They didn’t die in the storm and they were happy to see Robinson Crusoe.
A.To his surprise, he found the ship.
B.Robinson was a good swimmer.
C.He was wet, cold and hungry.
D.Then he felt that he was very lucky.
E.So he cut a big stick to protect himself.
F.He had nothing to eat and nowhere to sleep.
G.He was happy to find that most of the food was still quite dry.
Passage 5
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
With the rapid development of the Internet, online tours have become a new and popular way for students to learn about the world. 1 It lets you visit places of interest around the world without leaving home. All you need is a computer or a mobile phone, and you can start your trip easily at any time.
Online travel has many advantages. First, it is very convenient. 2 You don’t need to take a plane, a train or worry about traffic tickets, hotels or heavy bags. Second, it saves money and time. Traditional travel usually costs a lot and takes much time, but online travel is cheap or even free. 3 Third, you can visit any place at any time. If you want to see the Palace Museum at midnight, or enjoy the sunrise on the Yellow Mountain early in the morning, you can do it online easily.
4 You cannot touch the old things, feel the wind or taste the local food. You cannot walk on the real streets or talk with local people face to face. Some students also say online travel is not real enough and cannot bring the same feelings as real trips.
In my opinion, online travel is a good helper in our life. 5 We can use online tours to learn about the world first, and then go for real trips with our family or friends when we have enough time and money.
A.However, online travel also has its disadvantages.
B.It is a new and easy way to visit the world.
C.You can visit places at home comfortably.
D.I don’t like online travel at all.
E.It helps us learn about different cultures easily.
F.Many people hate online travel.
G.You can finish a tour in a short time.
Passage 6
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Exploring the World Through Food
Food is one of the most powerful ways to connect with a culture. When you travel, what you eat can tell you a story about a place, its history, and its people. 1 It’s a journey for your taste buds.
Street food, for instance, is often the heart of a city’s culinary (烹饪的) culture. 2 From the pad thai carts in Bangkok to the taco stands in Mexico City, these mobile kitchens serve up generations-old recipes. Eating where the locals eat is a great way to get an authentic experience without spending a lot.
For a deeper understanding, consider taking a cooking class. 3 You’ll not only learn how to prepare traditional dishes but also hear stories about the ingredients and their significance. It’s an interactive way to take a piece of the culture home with you.
Of course, food markets are another must-visit. 4 You can see, smell, and taste the local produce, spices, and specialties. It’s a sensory overload in the best possible way. Wandering through a market can teach you about the region’s agriculture and the daily lives of its residents.
5 It’s important to be mindful of food safety and to respect local customs. Ask locals for recommendations, and don’t be afraid to try something new. After all, some of the best travel memories are made around a shared meal.
A.Here, you can find the true flavors of a place.
B.However, exploring new cuisines requires a bit of courage.
C.These classes often start with a trip to a local market.
D.It’s not just about filling your stomach.
E.The more exotic the food, the better the experience.
F.They are a feast for the senses and a window into the local way of life.
G.You should always eat at expensive restaurants to ensure quality
Passage 7
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中,选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Wild animals are the treasure of nature and important friends of human beings. They play a key role in keeping the balance of our environment and make our world more lively and beautiful. 1 With the development of human society, many kinds of wild animals are becoming fewer and fewer, and some are even in great danger.
There are several main reasons for this problem. First of all, people keep cutting down forests and developing more land for buildings and farms. 2 As a result, they have fewer safe places to live and can hardly find enough food to stay alive. What’s worse, some people hunt wild animals illegally for their fur, bones or other expensive parts to make money. 3
It is time for us to take action to protect wild animals. Our government should build more nature reserves and wild animal protection areas. 4 At the same time, it is necessary to make strict laws to punish those who hunt or kill wild animals.
As middle school students, we can also do our part to help. 5 We should tell our parents, teachers and friends about the importance of animal protection. If everyone tries their best, we will build a better world for both humans and wild animals.
A.People cut down forests and turn them into farms.
B.However, they are facing serious problems now.
C.We can learn more about wild animals and care for them.
D.This makes the number of wild animals drop quickly.
E.In these places, animals can live safely and grow freely.
F.We should build more zoos around the world.
G.Some animals are very clever and cute.
Passage 8
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are many humanistic monuments (人文古迹) and natural scenic spots in textbooks. Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person. 1 This kind of tour allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the scenes mentioned in the textbooks.
Many families have taken part in the textbook tour. 2 They can understand the cultural background and experience the historical period in the textbooks. For example, in Fuzhou, parents and children can watch lively shows and visit the museums to learn more about the famous writer Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. 3 This further makes their journey colourful.
The textbook tour is a connection between “reading thousands of books” and “travelling thousands of miles”. Through this practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks. Besides, the textbook tour further increases children’s pride in the motherland. 4
The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. For example, the Wenchuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu. 5 This spreads local culture and provides an unforgettable experience for tourists. As the textbook tour becomes a new fashion, the government should offer warm services to achieve a win-win situation for both scenic spots and tourists.
A.Textbooks can increase my knowledge.
B.In addition, they can also learn about the local customs.
C.That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days.
D.Nowadays, textbook tours are becoming more and more popular.
E.They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel.
F.Cultural workers teach “Dayu culture” to tourists in these activities.
G.It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.
Passage 9
阅读下面短文,将所缺信息还原,从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Children’s games in ancient China
Unlike the children nowadays, children during ancient times didn’t have smartphones or computers to enjoy themselves. 1 Let’s take a look. Kicking stone balls.
During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in winter to keep warm. Flying kites.
Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. 2 For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style. Playing hide-and-seek.
Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play it. One way is to cover a child’s eyes while the other kids run around to tease him. 3 4
The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment in ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulated puppets behind the screen, narrating stories. Setting off fireworks.
Fireworks have a history of more than 2,000 years. 5 To scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make them explode (爆炸). After gunpowder (火药) was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joints. Fireworks are still set off during the Spring Festival.
A.Watching shadow plays.
B.Each of them has special features (特色).
C.Shadow plays were one of the most popular entertaining forms in ancient times.
D.It is said that there was a beast (野兽) named Nian in ancient China.
E.The other way is for one child to try to find the others who have hidden.
F.The children during ancient times had no way to enjoy themselves.
G.Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.
Passage 10
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。
The Forbidden City, in the centre of Beijing, is a great symbol of China’s ancient royal (皇家的) history. It was built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. For 24 emperors from two dynasties, it was their home and the place where they ruled the country. It’s very big, covering about 720,000 square metres. There are 980 buildings with more than 8,700 rooms in it. 1
Every part of the Forbidden City has special meanings. The colour yellow, which stands for the emperor, can be seen everywhere. The roofs are mostly yellow. Dragons, which mean power and good luck, are carved on the pillars (柱子) and doors. 2 For example, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where emperors held big ceremonies (庆典), is the largest wooden building there.
3 Every year, millions of people come to visit it. Tourists from around the world come to see this amazing place and learn about China’s history. It has a lot of old treasures, ancient paintings, and important old papers. By looking at these things, visitors can know more about China’s great past.
But it’s not easy to keep this old place safe. 4 People use new technologies to check the buildings. And there are strict rules about how many people can visit each day. People from different countries also work together to fix the broken parts.
The Forbidden City tells us the story of China’s royal past. 5 Now, people are proud to see the place and the items it holds, which show China’s long history. It’s a place that everyone who loves Chinese culture should visit.
A.It also connects the old times with today.
B.Now, the Forbidden City has become the Palace Museum.
C.It was built not just as a home but to show the emperor’s high position.
D.Many come to see the decorations that tell stories of ancient China.
E.These designs and symbols make it a great example of old Chinese building art.
F.Many groups are working to keep the old buildings in good condition.
G.Because of its size and many buildings, it’s one of the world’s biggest palaces.
Passage 11
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺连贯,其中有两项是多余选项。
A man was walking through the woods with his axe (斧头) when a small tree called to him. It said, “Hello friend. Can you cut down those bigger trees? They are stopping the sun. 1 . I can’t feel the wind.”
The little tree held out its tiny leaves. 2 . It continued, “If those trees were gone, I’d be able to grow. A year from now, I’d be the biggest tree here. But for now, I’m just a small tree.”
3 . He walked over to the big trees and started cutting them down. Soon he cleared lots of places around the small tree. Now it would be able to feel the sun and wind. It would grow bigger and become the biggest tree in that area.
But something else happened instead. The sun’s heat came first, burning the small tree, which wasn’t used to so much sunlight. Heavy wind and rain came—without the bigger trees to protect it, the small tree was hit by the storm. 4 .
“You’ve been quite foolish,” said a snake that saw what had happened. “You thought this on yourself. If you’d left the bigger trees alone, the sun and storm wouldn’t have hurt you so badly. 5 . If you had just waited longer, you would have grown to be just as big as them. You will be strong. But now, you’re nearly gone.”
A.It looked so sad
B.It seemed very happy
C.The bigger trees hurt you
D.They protected you
E.Soon, the tree was nearly dead
F.The man thought for a while and then agreed
G.It is so crowded (拥挤的) here that I have no space to spread (展开) my roots
Passage 12
After years of planning, the final group of villagers from Jigkyob village, one of the highest in Xizang, have recently completed their relocation (搬迁). Last week, 143 villagers moved from their high-altitude village 4,900 meters above sea level to a new home lower down. 1 . This change provides them with better public services and a brighter future.
2 Jigkyob is the highest village in Lhaze county. People there make a living by farming animals and working in another place. Kelsang Gyatso, a leader of Jigkyob village, said “The high altitude (海拔), cold climate, and thin air are the most serious challenges for the villagers.” Besides, heavy snow usually starts from October every year, causing traffic difficulties and making it impossible for all vehicles (车辆) to get through. 3
This relocation project aims to provide more convenience to the community, allowing them to get important public services such as education and healthcare facilities (设施). 4 . Their houses have public services including water and electricity, and are connected to the network. They live in a place with convenient transportation and complete local facilities.
The relocation project was supported by Aid-Xizang teams from Shanghai. After over a year of hard work, the first step of the project has been completed. 5 . The new houses encourage the use of clean energy and treat environment-friendly projects as more important than other things.
“As a result, the quality of life and growth chances for the villagers are expected to be greatly improved,” Kelsang Gyatso said.
A.The development of the village faced many challenges before
B.New technology has been used in the project
C.The place once had many living conveniences
D.Their new home is at a height of 4,012 meters above sea level
E.As a result, the villagers are forced to travel on foot
F.So cutting down the use of cars can achieve environmental protection
G.The living conditions in the new place have improved
Passage 13
请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后根据短文内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。
When do you usually get up in the morning? What is your favorite part of your morning routine (常规)? For years, I would get myself out of bed in the dark first. Then I would get ready and travel a long way to work. 1 The best part of those mornings was catching the sunrise almost every day.
Now I can rise whenever I want, but I still love those early hours. Lately, I’ve been lucky enough to watch the light slowly cover the Blue Ridge Mountains. One of my favorite moments is seeing the hummingbirds (蜂鸟) visit the feeder. 2
Research shows that morning people are more likely to make the most of their time and have better mental (心理的) health. But night owls (夜猫子) might be more creative. 3
Even though I set an alarm, I usually wake up before it goes off. Even if it’s still dark outside, I will keep the curtains (窗帘) open to catch the first morning light. 4
According to Baylor researcher Michael Scullin, healthy daytime activities can improve your sleep and your daily routine. When our daytime life is better, we can often get to bed and fall asleep earlier. 5 I believe those are great habits to develop at any age.
A.I had to wake up early to avoid traffic.
B.Early to bed and early to rise makes me healthy.
C.Then we can enjoy better sleep and get into a good cycle (循环).
D.They’ll soon be starting their journey south for the winter.
E.I think it is not a good habit for them to stay up late every day.
F.The key is to find a routine that fits your body and get enough sleep.
G.I can also sit by the window and enjoy the morning scenery outside.
Passage 14
There are many humanistic monuments (人文古迹) and natural scenic spots in textbooks. Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person. 1 This kind of tour allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the scenes mentioned in the textbooks.
Many families have taken part in the textbook tour. 2 They can understand the cultural background and experience the historical period in the textbooks. For example, in Fuzhou, parents and children can watch lively shows and visit the museums to learn more about the famous writer Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. In addition, they can also learn about the local customs. 3
The textbook tour is a connection between “reading thousands of books” and “travelling thousands of miles”. 4 Besides, the textbook tour further increases children’s pride in the motherland. It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.
The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. For example, the Wenchuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu. 5 This spreads local culture and provides an unforgettable experience for tourists. As the textbook tour becomes a new fashion, the government should offer warm services to achieve a win-win situation for both scenic spots and tourists.
A.Textbooks can increase my knowledge.
B.This further makes their journey colourful.
C.That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days.
D.Nowadays, textbook tours are becoming more and more popular.
E.They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel.
F.Cultural workers teach “Dayu culture” to tourists in these activities.
G.Through this practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks.
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With the development of society, our daily life has changed greatly in the past few years, especially the way we go out. We used to have limited ways to travel, but now there are more convenient choices for us. 1 . In the past, most people went out on foot or by bike, and only a few families had cars. If we wanted to go to a far place, we had to wait for the bus for a long time, and the bus lines were not many.
Now, great changes have taken place in public transport. Many new bus lines have been opened, and the underground runs in most big cities. 2 . We can book a car on our phones in a few minutes, and it will come to us at once. What’s more, shared bikes have appeared on the streets everywhere. 3 . They are cheap and easy to use, so they are very popular among students and office workers.
These changes make our trips much easier, but we also need to remember to travel in a green way. 4 . Riding bikes or taking public transport can not only save money but also protect the environment. Up to now, more and more people have realized the importance of green travel. 5 . We believe that our travel ways will become more and more perfect, and our city will be more beautiful because of green travel.
A.They are a good choice for short trips
B.And ride-hailing services have become very common
C.It’s easy to see people ride shared bikes on the road
D.In the past, public transport was not convenient at all
E.Green travel can help us make the air cleaner
F.We can take the underground to avoid busy traffic
G.Many people like to travel by car because it’s fast
Passage 16
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Dubai (迪拜) is a city of big business, expensive hotels, skyscrapers (摩天楼), and shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading place. 1 But it was still a small city. And most people lived as fishermen and businessmen. Then oil (石油) was discovered. This brought a lot of money into the area. 2 Today Dubai is one of the world’s most important business centers. In fact, each year the city gets its money mainly from business, not oil.
3 They come to relax on its beaches, and millions of people visit there just to go shopping every year.
Dubai is also one of the world’s fastest growing cities. Many tall buildings are built in months. The city also has many man-made islands. One of these, the Palm Jumeirah, is like a palm tree (棕榈树) and is very beautiful.
The city is still an amazing mix (混合) of people from different countries. The people from more than 150 countries live and work in Dubai. 4
Many people welcome the city’s growth. 5 As a local says, “We must always remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very hard to get where we are now, and there’s a lot more work to do.”
A.Soon Dubai began to change.
B.Dubai has attracted more and more visitors.
C.But the locals worry about the speed of change.
D.So no local people want to drive those men away.
E.People from all over the world came to Dubai to do business.
F.But how to protect their own city becomes a big problem.
G.Now, there are more people from other countries than locals in Dubai.
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