专题04 期中复习之阅读理解-2025-2026学年七年级英语下学期期中复习重难点突破（广州专用）

2025-2026学年七年级英语下学期期中复习重难点突破（广州专用） 专题04 期中复习之阅读理解 （1） National Museum of Natural History If you love nature and want to find out about the natural world, come to join us and you can learn a lot. The Gulf of Mexico is home to different plants and animals. However, the home is now in great danger because of human behaviors. Come to the speech and join the scientists to understand the effects of the human activities on the sea and the sea plants and animals!Time: At 1:30 p.m. on Monday Price: $3 for all Butterfly House is home to hundreds of butterflies and offers visitors a great chance to get close to many kinds of living butterflies from all over the world. Time: At 12:30 p.m. on Friday and Sunday Price: $6; half price for children under 12 The O. Orkin Insect Zoo—the oldest insect zoo in the United States, has many kinds of insects. Visitors can look at insects closely and experience daily spider feedings. Time: At 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. from Tuesday to Sunday Price: $7; $4 for children under 12 Smithsonian Science How, a research program, will show how scientists work on coral and coral reefs (珊瑚礁) from Oahu Island online. Your questions will also be answered during the show. Website: naturalhistory.si.edu Time: At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday Price: Free 1．Who made the Gulf of Mexico in danger? A．Different plants. B．Scientists. C．Sea animals. D．People. 2．If Mike, a 14-year-old student, with his 6 year-old sister wants to visit the Butterfly house, then how much does it cost? A．3 dollars. B．6 dollars. C．9 dollars. D．12 dollars. 3．People can feed the spiders ________. A．in Oahu Island B．in the Gulf of Mexico C．in Butterfly House D．in the O. Orkin Insect Zoo （2） London is a good place for kids! The museums listed here welcome children and make their visit fun. Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood It is famous for its collection of toys, dolls and children’s costumes (服装). It also offers a lively programme at weekends and during holidays.Address: Cambridge Heath Road, E2 Phone: 898-5200 Price: Free London’s Transport Museum Travel through time and discover the colourful story of London’s famous transportation system, from 1800 to the present day, through exciting displays (展览) of buses, trams (有轨电车) and trains.Address: London’s Transport Museum, WC2E Phone: 737-6344 Price: £17 for an adult, £14.5 for a student Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube (地铁) Natural History Museum It has hundreds of exciting exhibits (展览品). It also allows visitors to meet museum researchers, find out about their work, and learn about recent scientific discoveries (科学发现) and the museum’s collections.Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 Phone: 794-5000 Price: Free Nearest Station: South Kensington Tube Theatre Museum It tells the history of the performing arts in the UK. The collection includes displays on theatres, dance, operas, musicals, rock and pop.Address: Russell Street, WC2E Phone: 794-4700 Price: Free Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube 4．Who are the museums mostly for? A．Parents. B．Children. C．Teachers. D．People from other countries. 5．If you want to know about operas, where should you go? A．Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. B．London’s Transport Museum. C．Natural History Museum. D．Theatre Museum. 6．Which one do you need to pay if you want to visit any of the museums? A．Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. B．London’s Transport Museum. C．Natural History Museum. D．Theatre Museum. （3） Asia is the largest continent (洲) in the world both by size and population (人口). It is home to different cultures. Here are some popular Asian cities. Let’s learn about these places together. Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is rich in history and culture. A journey to Hong Kong is not complete if you don’t visit Victoria Peak—the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island. You can take a tram (电车) , a bus, or even walk or hike to the top. Along the way, you can see many beautiful parks. Each part of Hong Kong is different, so just take the time to find out for yourself. Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok in Southeast Asia is a city with rich history and culture. There are many museums and temples (寺庙). You can visit the Grand Palace, or you can take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River. The food in Bangkok is delicious. You can try some amazing street food. And the hotels are kid-friendly. It’s a great place to learn about Thai culture. Singapore Known for its safe and clean environment, this city-state (城市国家) offers a window into different Asian cultures. You can visit Chinatown, Little India, and other places to learn about different cultures. Singapore also has lots of museums. They can tell you about this country’s history. There’s so much to discover in this little dot (点) on the map! These are just a few of the many wonderful places in Asia. There are still more places waiting for you to explore. Go and enjoy! 7．What is a must when we go to Hong Kong? A．Going shopping. B．Visiting Victoria Peak. C．Trying paragliding. D．Going camping. 8．Where can we have fun in Bangkok? ①Hong Kong Island    ②Museums    ③Grand Palace    ④Chinatown A．①④ B．②④ C．①③ D．②③ 9．What is special about Singapore? A．Its street food is fantastic. B．It has lots of temples. C．This country has only one city. D．The hotels there are friendly to kids. （4） Linda is a 9-year-old exchange student. The summer holidays are coming. Her parents want to take her to visit Fujian, China. Now she is reading the website of an international travel agency (旅行社). Amazing trip to Fujian BOOK        NOW ONLINE: www.chinatour.com Call us at 1800060388 Price (may change over time): ¥688 per person (children under ten get 50% off) Places & Activities: (1)Wuyi Mountain: Jiuqu Stream, Yunu Peak, Dawang Peak, Thin Strip Sky (一线天) Activities: climb hills, take a bamboo raft (竹筏), pick tea leaves, drink tea, watch live shows… (2)Yongding Tulou: Chengqi Building, Zhencheng Building Activities: enjoy local music, watch puppet (木偶) shows, taste Hakka food… Package (套餐) includes: Free breakfast, lunch and dinner Free WiFi Homelike hotels An English-speaking guide Tickets to tourist sites Package doesn’t include: Bamboo Rafting Suggestions: Wear T-shirts and shorts, put on sunglasses and take hats or umbrellas. Learn more about China (history, culture, weather) before going. 10．How much should Linda’s family pay for the package? A．¥688. B．¥1,620. C．¥1,720. D．¥2,064. 11．What activities can Linda do in Wuyi Mountain? A．Ride a bike and go fishing. B．Climb hills and watch puppet shows. C．Take a bamboo raft and pick tea leaves. D．Taste Hakka food and enjoy local music. 12．What can we learn from the passage? A．Visitors can’t take their children to the trip. B．Visitors must learn to speak some Chinese. C．Visitors can book the package on the Internet. D．Visitors need to pay extra (额外的) money for their meals. （5） Copenhagen (哥本哈根) is the capital of Denmark, but its closest city, Malmö (马尔默), is actually in Sweden. Both cities are on the coast and are at opposite ends of the Oresund Bridge. Copenhagen and Malmö are close to each other, but they are very different. Malmö is smaller and quieter than Copenhagen. It has a beautiful old town and the port is home to Sweden’s tallest building. However, if you’re a tourist and you want new experiences, Malmö is perhaps not exciting enough. Copenhagen is certainly more lively, and has more cultural events than Malmö. However, things are also much more expensive in Copenhagen. In fact, many Danish families choose to live in Malmö because the cost of living is lower there. Every day, they travel across the bridge to work in Copenhagen. In short, both cities are interesting and have a lot to offer visitors. Copenhagen is better for sightseeing and tourist activities. However, I think Malmö is probably the best place to stay because hotels and food there are cheaper. It’s very easy to travel over to Copenhagen, so you can enjoy both the quieter Malmö—and the more exciting Danish capital. 13．Which city has Sweden’s tallest building? A．Malmö. B．Copenhagen. C．Both cities. D．Neither city. 14．From the passage, what can we know about the two cities? A．The two cities are far from the sea. B．The two cities have a lot in common. C．Most tourists prefer to stay in Copenhagen because it's more exciting. D．The Oresund Bridge makes it convenient to travel between the two cities. 15．What is the writer’s suggestion for tourists? A．Visit both cities but stay in neither. B．Only visit Malmö because it’s quieter. C．Visit both cities but stay in Malmö. D．Stay in Copenhagen because it’s more exciting. 16．Where can we read this article? A．a science book B．a travel magazine C．a novel D．a website about history （6） Last summer, I went to Spain on business alone. After three days’ meeting, I had a trip there. The trip took me through a beautiful desert. I was quite excited. I shared a car with four other people. At one point, I was sitting in the front seat and it was getting really hot in the car. Our driver only spoke Spanish, and I spoke wonderful Spanish, too—or at least I thought I did. “Estoy caliente! ” I said, looking right at the driver. To my surprise, instead of opening the window, he only looked at me in surprise. I thought maybe my New York way of talking made him confused (困惑的). “Estoy caliente!” I said more clearly. However, he looked even more confused. Suddenly, a local Spanish speaker in the back seat spoke up in English, “Umm, I guess you want to tell the driver you’re beautiful, right? ” I was so embarrassed (尴尬). My face turned bright red. I explained what I meant to him in English. He laughed loudly. He talked with the driver in Spanish, and everyone else in the car laughed. Of course, the driver opened the window in the end. After the journey, I shared my story with my daughter Helen. She laughed, “Mom, I must study hard in order not to make mistakes like yours! How embarrassing! ” 17．Why did the writer go to Spain? A．To have a meeting. B．To buy a car. C．To learn Spanish. D．To make friends. 18．What does the writer mean by saying “Estoy caliente”? A．I’m beautiful. B．I feel hot. C．I can speak Spanish. D．I’m angry. 19．How did the writer’s feelings change during the desert trip? A．confused→surprised→excited B．excited→surprised→embarrassed C．excited→embarrassed →confused D．confused →surprised→embarrassed 20．The passage is mainly about _________. A．an interesting driver in Spain B．an exciting travel in Spain C．a beautiful traveller in Spain D．an embarrassing experience in Spain （7） Zhangjiajie: A Natural Beauty Recently, the drama (电视剧) “When Life Gives You Tangerines” has become very popular. The line “Let’s go to Zhangjiajie to see the autumn leaves next year” from the drama has made people around the world interested in Zhangjiajie again. Zhangjiajie might not be liked by everyone, just as the movie Avatar (阿凡达) isn’t everyone’s favorite. However, if you love nature, want an adventure, or want to get away from the boring daily life, Zhangjiajie should be on the top of your travel plan. Why just look at pictures when you can see these wonderful mountains yourself? The scenery here can really make you feel good. People who like hiking will find Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon a great place. As you walk through the thick forests, you can hear the sound of waterfalls and clear streams. The most exciting part is its glass bridge. Walking on it is very exciting and hard to forget. Here are some places you must visit: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: This is a place you must see. Many mountains here look like the ones in Avatar. Entering the park feels like walking right into the movie. Tianmen Mountain: Walk up the 999 steps to Heaven’s Door. Then, take the long cable car ride with a 70-degree incline (倾斜). The views of the valleys are really beautiful, and walking on the cliff-path skywalks is very exciting. Qixing Mountain Sky Ladder: It’s only 15 minutes’ drive from Tianmen Mountain. As you climb 168 meters in the air at over 1500 meters high, every step tests your courage. After about 3 hours of difficult climbing, you can see the wonderful views of the peaks and valleys below. It’s an achievement that you’ll always remember. So, what are you waiting for? Come and discover the natural wonders of Zhangjiajie. 21．Why should Zhangjiajie be the top travel choice? A．Because it’s shown in a popular drama. B．Because it offers natural wonders and adventure. C．Because it has the same mountains as Avatar. D．Because it’s near Tianmen Mountain. 22．What is the most exciting part of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon? A．Hearing waterfall sounds. B．Seeing clear streams. C．Walking through thick forests. D．Crossing the glass bridge. 23．What challenge does the Qixing Mountain Sky Ladder offer to climbers? A．Climbing 168 meters at a steep 70-degree incline. B．Testing courage through 3 hours of difficult climbing. C．Enjoying valley views without climbing. D．Walking 999 steps to reach the starting point. 24．What’s the passage mainly about? A．Zhangjiajie’s connection with a drama. B．Zhangjiajie’s glass-bridge adventures. C．Zhangjiajie’s top tourist attractions. D．Zhangjiajie’s hiking-only spots. （8） Every time Wu Jingyi asks her dog Lucky if she wants to go to work, Lucky jumps happily. For Lucky, a 5-year-old dog in Shanghai, “work” is very special. Lucky is a therapy (治疗) dog, and she helps many people feel better. Therapy dogs like Lucky visit hospitals, nursing homes, and schools to bring comfort and joy to those who need them most. Paw for Heal (PFH) is a program that trains (训练) dogs to help others. It started in 2012. The program teaches family dogs to bring comfort to the elderly and children with special needs. To become a therapy dog, Lucky had to finish strict training and pass tests. Wu Jingyi found out about PFH on the Internet and decided to give Lucky a try. In February 2023, Lucky passed her first test in Shanghai and began her job. Since then, she has visited many places and brought smiles to people’s faces. PFH has been helping people for over ten years. The dogs visit nursing homes and communities. They bring joy to the elderly by spending time with them. The elderly can play with the dogs and feel happier. Zhou Yuezhen, a 68-year-old woman in Shanghai, loves the visits from therapy dogs. She had a dog many years ago, but it died. She was afraid of losing another dog, so she didn’t get a new one. “Now, I’m so happy when the dogs come to visit us,” she said. “They bring so much joy to our lives!” 25．Which question does the second paragraph answer? A．Who started the Paw for Heal (PFH) program? B．How did people start the Paw for Heal (PFH) program? C．What does the Paw for Heal (PFH) program do? D．Where can dogs take part in the Paw for Heal (PFH) program? 26．What can we know about Lucky from the passage? A．She is about eight years old. B．She started her work as a therapy dog in 2024. C．She feels angry when she is asked to help people in need. D．She received strict training before she became a therapy dog. 27．What can we infer about Zhou Yuezhen from the last paragraph? A．She prefers to stay alone. B．She is afraid of therapy dogs. C．She is thankful for therapy dogs’ visits. D．She doesn’t like keeping a dog as a pet. 28．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Therapy dogs: bringing happiness to people B．The daily life of a therapy dog named Lucky C．The history of the Paw for Heal (PFH) program D．How to train family dogs to become special therapy dogs （9） Scientists have found that plants can make sounds. A scientist named Lily Hadany and her team recorded (录制) tomato plants at different times. It showed that the plants made ultrasonic (超声波) sounds. Humans could only hear them with the help of a computer. They were noises like clicking (哒声) sounds. As the scientists studied the sounds, they began to find some interesting facts. Plants made different sounds at different times. They hardly clicked when they had enough water, but as the earth got drier, they clicked more and more. Scientists also found that plants made sounds when they got hurt. When scientists cut off a leaf from the plants, the plants also clicked more. But the clicking wasn’t the same as that when the plants needed water. Some scientists trained a computer AI system to identify (辨别) the different kinds of clicking sounds. It was able to find the difference between plants that needed water and plants with cuts. It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to figure out when a plant is in a difficult time, and what problem it is having. That could be very helpful to farmers. The team’s finding changes our ideas about plants. As Dr. Hadany says, “Even in a quiet field, there are sounds made by plants, and those sounds carry information and may help us a lot.” 29．If you want to hear the sounds of plants, which of the following may you need? A． B． C． D． 30．How does the writer show the interesting facts in Paragraph 3? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By using numbers. 31．What does “figure out” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Think about. B．Put out. C．Find out. D．Care about. 32．What can people do with the help of the team’s finding? A．Stop people from cutting down trees. B．Hear more beautiful sounds from different plants. C．Know how to identify different sounds faster. D．Help farmers to know more about their plants. （10） Scientists have found that plants can make sounds. A scientist Lily Hadany and her team recorded (录制) tomato plants at different times. It showed that the plants made ultrasonic (超声波) sounds. People could only hear them with the help of a computer. They were noises like clicking sounds. As the scientists studied the sounds, they began to find some interesting facts. Plants made different sounds at different times. They seldom clicked (发出咔嗒声) when they had enough water, but when they needed water, they clicked more and more. Scientists also found that plants made sounds when they got hurt. When scientists cut off a leaf from the plants, the plants also clicked more. But the clicking wasn’t the same as when the plants needed water. Some scientists designed a computer AI system to tell the different kinds of clicking sounds. It was able to find the difference between plants that needed water and plants with cuts. It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to find out when it is having a difficult time, and what problem it is having. That could be very helpful to farmers. The team’s finding changes our ideas about plants. As Dr. Hadany says, “Even in a quiet field, there are sounds made by plants, and those sounds may help us a lot.” 33．Which of the following may you need if you want to hear the sounds of plants? A．An MP3. B．A computer. C．A telephone. D．A speaker. 34．What happened when scientists cut off a leaf from the plants? A．The plants made no sounds at all. B．The plants made more clicking sounds. C．The plants made fewer clicking sounds. D．The plants made the same clicking sounds as when they needed water. 35．What can people do with the help of the team’s finding? A．Stop people from cutting down trees. B．Know how to tell different sounds faster. C．Help farmers know more about their plants. D．Hear more beautiful sounds from different plants. 36．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage us to protect plants. B．To explain how plants make sounds. C．To show us different kinds of sounds. D．To introduce a finding that plants can make sounds. （11） If you’re going to plant a tree, thank you! Adding even one new tree is good for our environment. But how do you plant the tree to make sure it grows? Read on for some tips. Before planting ●Choose a healthy tree. The tree can grow naturally in your local climate and plant it in the fall or early spring. ●Choose an open, flat place away from buildings or power lines. ●Make sure the tree gets no less than 6 hours of sunlight (阳光) daily. How to plant Water the soil on the planting day before you dig the hole (挖洞). Dig a hole of the width (宽度) 2-3 times the diameter (直径) of the root ball and the same depth (深度) as it. Put the root ball into the hole and fill in the hole with the soil. Water the tree deeply. 37．Which is the best place to plant a tree? A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 38．For a tree with a 6 cm root ball, how big is the hole you should dig? A．Width: 15 cm; Depth: 6 cm B．Width: 6 cm; Depth: 6 cm C．Width: 15 cm; Depth: 15 cm D．Width: 6 cm; Depth: 12 cm 39．What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain why trees are important for the environment. B．To compare different types of trees for planting. C．To encourage people to plant more trees in their cities. D．To provide steps on how to plant a tree correctly. 40．Where can you find the article? A．From a letter. B．From a magazine. C．From a website. D．From a math book. （12） There is little doubt that house cats first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The closest relative is the African wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa. Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000~7,000 years ago. From Egypt, cats started to move around the world. This is about the same time that Egyptians began storing grain in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed (驯化) cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However, cats don’t like to be told what to do! Now, Scientists believe that cats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally, some of the cats began to grow comfortable around people. These were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other, then they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people. Soon cats were in Greece, then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cats likely bred (繁殖) with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today. Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They will often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly, but be careful! If a cat feels it is in danger, it will fight back—just like a wild cat! 41．Where did the first house cats come from? A．Asia. B．Africa. C．Europe. D．America. 42．When did cats start to live with people? A．About 4,000 years ago. B．About 5,000 years ago. C．About 6,000 years ago. D．About 7,000 years ago. 43．According to the text, which of the following is true? A．Cats started to move around the world from China. B．Cats were accepted and brought to Europe by Greeks. C．Cats have little in common with their wild relatives. D．Cats spend a lot of time sleeping to save energy. 44．What does the text mainly talk about? A．The development of house cats. B．Different cats in different countries. C．The relationship between cats and people. D．The differences between house cats and wild cats. 参考答案 （1） 1．D 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了国家自然历史博物馆的一些活动和场馆，包括关于墨西哥湾生态受人类活动影响的演讲、蝴蝶馆、奥金昆虫动物园以及史密森尼科学秀等，分别说明了它们的开放时间、价格等信息，吸引热爱自然的人们前来了解自然世界。 1．细节理解题。根据“However, the home is now in great danger because of human behaviors.”可知，是人类行为使墨西哥湾处于危险之中，“People”与“human”意思相近，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Butterfly House...Price: $6; half price for children under 12”可知，12岁以下儿童半价为3美元，14岁的迈克全价6美元，6岁的妹妹半价3美元，总共花费6+3=9美元，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The O. Orkin Insect Zoo - the oldest insect zoo in the United States, has many kinds of insects. Visitors can look at insects closely and experience daily spider feedings.”可知，人们可以在奥金昆虫动物园给蜘蛛喂食，故选D。 （2） 4．B 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了伦敦四个博物馆的基本信息。 4．细节理解题。根据“The museums listed here welcome children and make their visit fun.”可知，博物馆主要面向孩子。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Theatre Museum；The collection includes displays on theatres, dance, operas, musicals, rock and pop.”可知，如果你想了解歌剧，应该去剧院博物馆。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据“London’s Transport Museum；Price: £17 for an adult, £14.5 for a student”可知，参观伦敦交通博物馆需要付费。故选B。 （3） 7．B 8．D 9．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了亚洲几个热门的旅游城市。 7．细节理解题。根据“A journey to Hong Kong is not complete if you don’t visit Victoria Peak—the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island.”可知，太平山是香港岛上最高的山，这是一个必游之地。故选B。 8．细节理解题。根据“Bangkok in Southeast Asia is a city with rich history and culture. There are many museums and temples (寺庙). You can visit the Grand Palace, or you can take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River. The food in Bangkok is delicious. You can try some amazing street food.”可知，在曼谷，我们可以参观博物馆、寺庙和大皇宫。故选D。 9．细节理解题。根据“Known for its safe and clean environment, this city-state (城市国家) offers a window into different Asian cultures.”可知，新加坡这个国家只有一个城市，这是它的特别之处。故选C。 （4） 10．C 11．C 12．C 【导语】本文是应用文，介绍福建旅行套餐，含价格、活动等信息。 10．推理判断题。根据材料“Linda is a 9-year-old exchange student. The summer holidays are coming. Her parents want to take her to visit Fujian, China.”“¥688 per person (children under ten get 50% off)”可知，价格是每人¥688，10岁以下儿童半价。父母两人费用：2×688 = 1376；琳达是9岁，费用为：688×50% = 344；总费用：1376 + 344 = 1720。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据材料“climb hills, take a bamboo raft (竹筏), pick tea leaves, drink tea, watch live shows…”可知，武夷山的活动有：爬山、乘竹筏、采茶、品茶、看现场表演等。故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据材料“BOOK NOW ONLINE: www.chinatour.com”可知，可在网上预订套餐。故选C。 （5） 13．A 14．D 15．C 16．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了丹麦首都哥本哈根和瑞典城市马尔默这两个城市的特点，包括城市规模、生活成本、旅游吸引力等，并给出了对于游客在这两个城市旅游和居住的建议。 13．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Malmö is smaller and quieter than Copenhagen. It has a beautiful old town and the port is home to Sweden’s tallest building.”可知，马尔默拥有瑞典最高的建筑。故选A。 14．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Both cities are on the coast and are at opposite ends of the Oresund Bridge.”以及最后一段“It’s very easy to travel over to Copenhagen, so you can enjoy both the quieter Malmö—and the more exciting Danish capital.”可知，厄勒海峡大桥使得在这两个城市之间旅行很方便。故选D。 15．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“However, I think Malmö is probably the best place to stay because hotels and food there are cheaper. It’s very easy to travel over to Copenhagen, so you can enjoy both the quieter Malmö—and the more exciting Danish capital.”可知，作者建议游客游览两个城市，但住在马尔默。故选C。 16．推理判断题。根据文章内容，主要介绍了丹麦首都哥本哈根和瑞典城市马尔默这两个城市的特点，并给出了对于游客在这两个城市旅游和居住的建议，由此可推知，这篇文章可能出现在旅游杂志上。故选B。 （6） 17．A 18．B 19．B 20．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者的一次尴尬的旅行经历。 17．细节理解题。根据“I went to Spain on business alone. After three days’ meeting,”可知，作者是去西班牙开会。故选A。 18．推理判断题。根据“I was sitting in the front seat and it was getting really hot in the car.”可知，作者说“Estoy caliente! ”是觉得很热。故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据“I was quite excited.”和“To my surprise,”及“I was so embarrassed (尴尬).”可知，作者的感受先是兴奋然后是惊讶最后是尴尬。故选B。 20．主旨大意题。根据“After the journey, I shared my story with my daughter Helen. She laughed, ‘Mom, I must study hard in order not to make mistakes like yours! How embarrassing!’”及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者在西班牙的一次尴尬的旅行经历。故选D。 （7） 21．B 22．D 23．B 24．C 【导语】本文介绍了张家界国家公园、天门山、七星山天梯等必游景点。 21．细节理解题。根据“if you love nature, want an adventure, or want to get away from the boring daily life, Zhangjiajie should be on the top of your travel plan”可知因为张家界有自然奇观和探险体验，所以他成为旅游首选。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据“The most exciting part is its glass bridge”可知大峡谷最刺激的部分是玻璃桥。故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据“As you climb 168 meters in the air at over 1500 meters high, every step tests your courage. After about 3 hours of difficult climbing”可知要在高空攀爬大约3个小时，每一步都在考验你的勇气。故选B。 24．主旨大意题。本文介绍了张家界国家公园、天门山、七星山天梯等必游景点。故选C。 （8） 25．C 26．D 27．C 28．A 【导语】本文介绍了上海的治疗犬Lucky及其所属的“爪助康复” (PFH) 项目。Lucky经过严格训练成为治疗犬，通过探访医院、养老院等场所为需要帮助的人带来安慰与快乐；PFH项目自2012年起训练家庭犬服务老人和特殊需求儿童，十余年里持续用犬的陪伴为人们的生活增添温暖。 25．主旨大意题。根据“Paw for Heal (PFH) is a program that trains dogs to help others”可知，本段介绍了项目的启动时间、训练内容以及治疗犬的准入要求。这些内容均围绕“PFH 项目是做什么的”展开。故选C。 26．细节理解题。根据“To become a therapy dog, Lucky had to finish strict training and pass tests”可知，Lucky在成为治疗犬前接受了严格训练。故选D。 27．推理判断题。根据周月珍的话“Now, I’m so happy when the dogs come to visit us... They bring so much joy to our lives!”可知，治疗犬的探访让她非常开心，为生活带来快乐，由此可推断她对这些探访心怀感激。故选C。 28．最佳标题题。文章以治疗犬Lucky为例，介绍了她如何为人们带来快乐，同时提及PFH项目训练治疗犬服务老人等群体的内容，核心是“治疗犬为人们带来幸福”。故选A。 （9） 29．B 30．A 31．C 32．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了科学家发现植物能够发出声音，并进行分析，并由此训练了一个AI智能系统来识别不同种类的声音，这对农民是很有帮助的。 29．细节理解题。根据“Humans could only hear them with the help of a computer.”可知，人们想要听到植物的声音，需要通过电脑。故选B。 30．细节理解题。根据“As the scientists studied the sounds, they began to find some interesting facts.”可知，作者通过举例的方法说明一些有意思的事实。故选A。 31．词义猜测题。根据“It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to…a plant is in a difficult time, and what problem it is having. ”可知，此处表达我们可能通过这些声音来弄清楚它什么时候处于困难时期，以及它遇到了什么问题。figure out“弄清楚”。故选C。 32．细节理解题。根据“Even in a quiet field, there are sounds made by plants, and those sounds carry information and may help us a lot.”可知，植物的声音可以帮助农民更多的了解植物。故选D。 （10） 33．B 34．B 35．C 36．D 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文，主要讲述了科学家发现植物可以发出声音的研究成果，并探讨了这一发现对农业的潜在帮助。 33．细节理解题。根据“People could only hear them with the help of a computer.”可知，要听到植物的声音需要电脑的帮助。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据“When scientists cut off a leaf from the plants, the plants also clicked more.”可知，当科学家剪掉植物的叶子时，植物会发出更多的咔嗒声。故选B。 35．推理判断题。根据“It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to find out when it is having a difficult time, and what problem it is having. That could be very helpful to farmers.”可知，这一发现能帮助农民更好地了解植物。故选C。 36．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文围绕科学家发现植物能发出声音及其潜在应用展开。故选D。 （11） 37．C 38．A 39．D 40．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了如何正确种植树木以确保其生长的步骤和注意事项。 37．细节理解题。根据“Make sure the tree gets no less than 6 hours of sunlight daily.”可知，要确保树木每天得到不少于6小时的阳光。对比图片，C处合适。故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据“Dig a hole of the width 2-3 times the diameter of the root ball and the same depth as it.”可知，种树时要挖一个直径为根球直径2-3倍，深度相同的洞。对于直径为6厘米的根球，洞的宽度应为12-18厘米，深度为6厘米。故选A。 39．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了如何正确种植树木以确保其生长的步骤和注意事项。故选D。 40．细节理解题。根据“www.pearlrivercruise.com/ info”可知，可以在网站上找到这篇文章。故选C。 （12） 41．B 42．B 43．D 44．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了家猫的起源与发展过程，从非洲野猫自然演化而来，约6000-7000年前在埃及开始与人类互动，随后传播至全球，并探讨了家猫与野猫的相似习性。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段“This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa”可知，第一只家猫来自非洲。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据第二段“Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people”可知，猫与人类共同生活始于约5000年前。故选B。 43．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats.”可知，猫和野猫一样，为了节省能量而睡很多觉。选项D“猫花大量的时间睡觉以节省能量”符合。故选D。 44．主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了家猫的发展，从起源、和人类生活的开始、在世界的传播以及和野生猫的共性等方面，所以文章主要讲家猫的发展。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年七年级英语下学期期中复习重难点突破（广州专用） 专题04 期中复习之阅读理解 （1） National Museum of Natural History If you love nature and want to find out about the natural world, come to join us and you can learn a lot. The Gulf of Mexico is home to different plants and animals. However, the home is now in great danger because of human behaviors. Come to the speech and join the scientists to understand the effects of the human activities on the sea and the sea plants and animals!Time: At 1:30 p.m. on Monday Price: $3 for all Butterfly House is home to hundreds of butterflies and offers visitors a great chance to get close to many kinds of living butterflies from all over the world. Time: At 12:30 p.m. on Friday and Sunday Price: $6; half price for children under 12 The O. Orkin Insect Zoo—the oldest insect zoo in the United States, has many kinds of insects. Visitors can look at insects closely and experience daily spider feedings. Time: At 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. from Tuesday to Sunday Price: $7; $4 for children under 12 Smithsonian Science How, a research program, will show how scientists work on coral and coral reefs (珊瑚礁) from Oahu Island online. Your questions will also be answered during the show. Website: naturalhistory.si.edu Time: At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday Price: Free 1．Who made the Gulf of Mexico in danger? A．Different plants. B．Scientists. C．Sea animals. D．People. 2．If Mike, a 14-year-old student, with his 6 year-old sister wants to visit the Butterfly house, then how much does it cost? A．3 dollars. B．6 dollars. C．9 dollars. D．12 dollars. 3．People can feed the spiders ________. A．in Oahu Island B．in the Gulf of Mexico C．in Butterfly House D．in the O. Orkin Insect Zoo （2） London is a good place for kids! The museums listed here welcome children and make their visit fun. Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood It is famous for its collection of toys, dolls and children’s costumes (服装). It also offers a lively programme at weekends and during holidays.Address: Cambridge Heath Road, E2 Phone: 898-5200 Price: Free London’s Transport Museum Travel through time and discover the colourful story of London’s famous transportation system, from 1800 to the present day, through exciting displays (展览) of buses, trams (有轨电车) and trains.Address: London’s Transport Museum, WC2E Phone: 737-6344 Price: £17 for an adult, £14.5 for a student Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube (地铁) Natural History Museum It has hundreds of exciting exhibits (展览品). It also allows visitors to meet museum researchers, find out about their work, and learn about recent scientific discoveries (科学发现) and the museum’s collections.Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 Phone: 794-5000 Price: Free Nearest Station: South Kensington Tube Theatre Museum It tells the history of the performing arts in the UK. The collection includes displays on theatres, dance, operas, musicals, rock and pop.Address: Russell Street, WC2E Phone: 794-4700 Price: Free Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube 4．Who are the museums mostly for? A．Parents. B．Children. C．Teachers. D．People from other countries. 5．If you want to know about operas, where should you go? A．Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. B．London’s Transport Museum. C．Natural History Museum. D．Theatre Museum. 6．Which one do you need to pay if you want to visit any of the museums? A．Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. B．London’s Transport Museum. C．Natural History Museum. D．Theatre Museum. （3） Asia is the largest continent (洲) in the world both by size and population (人口). It is home to different cultures. Here are some popular Asian cities. Let’s learn about these places together. Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is rich in history and culture. A journey to Hong Kong is not complete if you don’t visit Victoria Peak—the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island. You can take a tram (电车) , a bus, or even walk or hike to the top. Along the way, you can see many beautiful parks. Each part of Hong Kong is different, so just take the time to find out for yourself. Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok in Southeast Asia is a city with rich history and culture. There are many museums and temples (寺庙). You can visit the Grand Palace, or you can take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River. The food in Bangkok is delicious. You can try some amazing street food. And the hotels are kid-friendly. It’s a great place to learn about Thai culture. Singapore Known for its safe and clean environment, this city-state (城市国家) offers a window into different Asian cultures. You can visit Chinatown, Little India, and other places to learn about different cultures. Singapore also has lots of museums. They can tell you about this country’s history. There’s so much to discover in this little dot (点) on the map! These are just a few of the many wonderful places in Asia. There are still more places waiting for you to explore. Go and enjoy! 7．What is a must when we go to Hong Kong? A．Going shopping. B．Visiting Victoria Peak. C．Trying paragliding. D．Going camping. 8．Where can we have fun in Bangkok? ①Hong Kong Island    ②Museums    ③Grand Palace    ④Chinatown A．①④ B．②④ C．①③ D．②③ 9．What is special about Singapore? A．Its street food is fantastic. B．It has lots of temples. C．This country has only one city. D．The hotels there are friendly to kids. （4） Linda is a 9-year-old exchange student. The summer holidays are coming. Her parents want to take her to visit Fujian, China. Now she is reading the website of an international travel agency (旅行社). Amazing trip to Fujian BOOK        NOW ONLINE: www.chinatour.com Call us at 1800060388 Price (may change over time): ¥688 per person (children under ten get 50% off) Places & Activities: (1)Wuyi Mountain: Jiuqu Stream, Yunu Peak, Dawang Peak, Thin Strip Sky (一线天) Activities: climb hills, take a bamboo raft (竹筏), pick tea leaves, drink tea, watch live shows… (2)Yongding Tulou: Chengqi Building, Zhencheng Building Activities: enjoy local music, watch puppet (木偶) shows, taste Hakka food… Package (套餐) includes: Free breakfast, lunch and dinner Free WiFi Homelike hotels An English-speaking guide Tickets to tourist sites Package doesn’t include: Bamboo Rafting Suggestions: Wear T-shirts and shorts, put on sunglasses and take hats or umbrellas. Learn more about China (history, culture, weather) before going. 10．How much should Linda’s family pay for the package? A．¥688. B．¥1,620. C．¥1,720. D．¥2,064. 11．What activities can Linda do in Wuyi Mountain? A．Ride a bike and go fishing. B．Climb hills and watch puppet shows. C．Take a bamboo raft and pick tea leaves. D．Taste Hakka food and enjoy local music. 12．What can we learn from the passage? A．Visitors can’t take their children to the trip. B．Visitors must learn to speak some Chinese. C．Visitors can book the package on the Internet. D．Visitors need to pay extra (额外的) money for their meals. （5） Copenhagen (哥本哈根) is the capital of Denmark, but its closest city, Malmö (马尔默), is actually in Sweden. Both cities are on the coast and are at opposite ends of the Oresund Bridge. Copenhagen and Malmö are close to each other, but they are very different. Malmö is smaller and quieter than Copenhagen. It has a beautiful old town and the port is home to Sweden’s tallest building. However, if you’re a tourist and you want new experiences, Malmö is perhaps not exciting enough. Copenhagen is certainly more lively, and has more cultural events than Malmö. However, things are also much more expensive in Copenhagen. In fact, many Danish families choose to live in Malmö because the cost of living is lower there. Every day, they travel across the bridge to work in Copenhagen. In short, both cities are interesting and have a lot to offer visitors. Copenhagen is better for sightseeing and tourist activities. However, I think Malmö is probably the best place to stay because hotels and food there are cheaper. It’s very easy to travel over to Copenhagen, so you can enjoy both the quieter Malmö—and the more exciting Danish capital. 13．Which city has Sweden’s tallest building? A．Malmö. B．Copenhagen. C．Both cities. D．Neither city. 14．From the passage, what can we know about the two cities? A．The two cities are far from the sea. B．The two cities have a lot in common. C．Most tourists prefer to stay in Copenhagen because it's more exciting. D．The Oresund Bridge makes it convenient to travel between the two cities. 15．What is the writer’s suggestion for tourists? A．Visit both cities but stay in neither. B．Only visit Malmö because it’s quieter. C．Visit both cities but stay in Malmö. D．Stay in Copenhagen because it’s more exciting. 16．Where can we read this article? A．a science book B．a travel magazine C．a novel D．a website about history （6） Last summer, I went to Spain on business alone. After three days’ meeting, I had a trip there. The trip took me through a beautiful desert. I was quite excited. I shared a car with four other people. At one point, I was sitting in the front seat and it was getting really hot in the car. Our driver only spoke Spanish, and I spoke wonderful Spanish, too—or at least I thought I did. “Estoy caliente! ” I said, looking right at the driver. To my surprise, instead of opening the window, he only looked at me in surprise. I thought maybe my New York way of talking made him confused (困惑的). “Estoy caliente!” I said more clearly. However, he looked even more confused. Suddenly, a local Spanish speaker in the back seat spoke up in English, “Umm, I guess you want to tell the driver you’re beautiful, right? ” I was so embarrassed (尴尬). My face turned bright red. I explained what I meant to him in English. He laughed loudly. He talked with the driver in Spanish, and everyone else in the car laughed. Of course, the driver opened the window in the end. After the journey, I shared my story with my daughter Helen. She laughed, “Mom, I must study hard in order not to make mistakes like yours! How embarrassing! ” 17．Why did the writer go to Spain? A．To have a meeting. B．To buy a car. C．To learn Spanish. D．To make friends. 18．What does the writer mean by saying “Estoy caliente”? A．I’m beautiful. B．I feel hot. C．I can speak Spanish. D．I’m angry. 19．How did the writer’s feelings change during the desert trip? A．confused→surprised→excited B．excited→surprised→embarrassed C．excited→embarrassed →confused D．confused →surprised→embarrassed 20．The passage is mainly about _________. A．an interesting driver in Spain B．an exciting travel in Spain C．a beautiful traveller in Spain D．an embarrassing experience in Spain （7） Zhangjiajie: A Natural Beauty Recently, the drama (电视剧) “When Life Gives You Tangerines” has become very popular. The line “Let’s go to Zhangjiajie to see the autumn leaves next year” from the drama has made people around the world interested in Zhangjiajie again. Zhangjiajie might not be liked by everyone, just as the movie Avatar (阿凡达) isn’t everyone’s favorite. However, if you love nature, want an adventure, or want to get away from the boring daily life, Zhangjiajie should be on the top of your travel plan. Why just look at pictures when you can see these wonderful mountains yourself? The scenery here can really make you feel good. People who like hiking will find Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon a great place. As you walk through the thick forests, you can hear the sound of waterfalls and clear streams. The most exciting part is its glass bridge. Walking on it is very exciting and hard to forget. Here are some places you must visit: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: This is a place you must see. Many mountains here look like the ones in Avatar. Entering the park feels like walking right into the movie. Tianmen Mountain: Walk up the 999 steps to Heaven’s Door. Then, take the long cable car ride with a 70-degree incline (倾斜). The views of the valleys are really beautiful, and walking on the cliff-path skywalks is very exciting. Qixing Mountain Sky Ladder: It’s only 15 minutes’ drive from Tianmen Mountain. As you climb 168 meters in the air at over 1500 meters high, every step tests your courage. After about 3 hours of difficult climbing, you can see the wonderful views of the peaks and valleys below. It’s an achievement that you’ll always remember. So, what are you waiting for? Come and discover the natural wonders of Zhangjiajie. 21．Why should Zhangjiajie be the top travel choice? A．Because it’s shown in a popular drama. B．Because it offers natural wonders and adventure. C．Because it has the same mountains as Avatar. D．Because it’s near Tianmen Mountain. 22．What is the most exciting part of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon? A．Hearing waterfall sounds. B．Seeing clear streams. C．Walking through thick forests. D．Crossing the glass bridge. 23．What challenge does the Qixing Mountain Sky Ladder offer to climbers? A．Climbing 168 meters at a steep 70-degree incline. B．Testing courage through 3 hours of difficult climbing. C．Enjoying valley views without climbing. D．Walking 999 steps to reach the starting point. 24．What’s the passage mainly about? A．Zhangjiajie’s connection with a drama. B．Zhangjiajie’s glass-bridge adventures. C．Zhangjiajie’s top tourist attractions. D．Zhangjiajie’s hiking-only spots. （8） Every time Wu Jingyi asks her dog Lucky if she wants to go to work, Lucky jumps happily. For Lucky, a 5-year-old dog in Shanghai, “work” is very special. Lucky is a therapy (治疗) dog, and she helps many people feel better. Therapy dogs like Lucky visit hospitals, nursing homes, and schools to bring comfort and joy to those who need them most. Paw for Heal (PFH) is a program that trains (训练) dogs to help others. It started in 2012. The program teaches family dogs to bring comfort to the elderly and children with special needs. To become a therapy dog, Lucky had to finish strict training and pass tests. Wu Jingyi found out about PFH on the Internet and decided to give Lucky a try. In February 2023, Lucky passed her first test in Shanghai and began her job. Since then, she has visited many places and brought smiles to people’s faces. PFH has been helping people for over ten years. The dogs visit nursing homes and communities. They bring joy to the elderly by spending time with them. The elderly can play with the dogs and feel happier. Zhou Yuezhen, a 68-year-old woman in Shanghai, loves the visits from therapy dogs. She had a dog many years ago, but it died. She was afraid of losing another dog, so she didn’t get a new one. “Now, I’m so happy when the dogs come to visit us,” she said. “They bring so much joy to our lives!” 25．Which question does the second paragraph answer? A．Who started the Paw for Heal (PFH) program? B．How did people start the Paw for Heal (PFH) program? C．What does the Paw for Heal (PFH) program do? D．Where can dogs take part in the Paw for Heal (PFH) program? 26．What can we know about Lucky from the passage? A．She is about eight years old. B．She started her work as a therapy dog in 2024. C．She feels angry when she is asked to help people in need. D．She received strict training before she became a therapy dog. 27．What can we infer about Zhou Yuezhen from the last paragraph? A．She prefers to stay alone. B．She is afraid of therapy dogs. C．She is thankful for therapy dogs’ visits. D．She doesn’t like keeping a dog as a pet. 28．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Therapy dogs: bringing happiness to people B．The daily life of a therapy dog named Lucky C．The history of the Paw for Heal (PFH) program D．How to train family dogs to become special therapy dogs （9） Scientists have found that plants can make sounds. A scientist named Lily Hadany and her team recorded (录制) tomato plants at different times. It showed that the plants made ultrasonic (超声波) sounds. Humans could only hear them with the help of a computer. They were noises like clicking (哒声) sounds. As the scientists studied the sounds, they began to find some interesting facts. Plants made different sounds at different times. They hardly clicked when they had enough water, but as the earth got drier, they clicked more and more. Scientists also found that plants made sounds when they got hurt. When scientists cut off a leaf from the plants, the plants also clicked more. But the clicking wasn’t the same as that when the plants needed water. Some scientists trained a computer AI system to identify (辨别) the different kinds of clicking sounds. It was able to find the difference between plants that needed water and plants with cuts. It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to figure out when a plant is in a difficult time, and what problem it is having. That could be very helpful to farmers. The team’s finding changes our ideas about plants. As Dr. Hadany says, “Even in a quiet field, there are sounds made by plants, and those sounds carry information and may help us a lot.” 29．If you want to hear the sounds of plants, which of the following may you need? A． B． C． D． 30．How does the writer show the interesting facts in Paragraph 3? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By using numbers. 31．What does “figure out” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Think about. B．Put out. C．Find out. D．Care about. 32．What can people do with the help of the team’s finding? A．Stop people from cutting down trees. B．Hear more beautiful sounds from different plants. C．Know how to identify different sounds faster. D．Help farmers to know more about their plants. （10） Scientists have found that plants can make sounds. A scientist Lily Hadany and her team recorded (录制) tomato plants at different times. It showed that the plants made ultrasonic (超声波) sounds. People could only hear them with the help of a computer. They were noises like clicking sounds. As the scientists studied the sounds, they began to find some interesting facts. Plants made different sounds at different times. They seldom clicked (发出咔嗒声) when they had enough water, but when they needed water, they clicked more and more. Scientists also found that plants made sounds when they got hurt. When scientists cut off a leaf from the plants, the plants also clicked more. But the clicking wasn’t the same as when the plants needed water. Some scientists designed a computer AI system to tell the different kinds of clicking sounds. It was able to find the difference between plants that needed water and plants with cuts. It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to find out when it is having a difficult time, and what problem it is having. That could be very helpful to farmers. The team’s finding changes our ideas about plants. As Dr. Hadany says, “Even in a quiet field, there are sounds made by plants, and those sounds may help us a lot.” 33．Which of the following may you need if you want to hear the sounds of plants? A．An MP3. B．A computer. C．A telephone. D．A speaker. 34．What happened when scientists cut off a leaf from the plants? A．The plants made no sounds at all. B．The plants made more clicking sounds. C．The plants made fewer clicking sounds. D．The plants made the same clicking sounds as when they needed water. 35．What can people do with the help of the team’s finding? A．Stop people from cutting down trees. B．Know how to tell different sounds faster. C．Help farmers know more about their plants. D．Hear more beautiful sounds from different plants. 36．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage us to protect plants. B．To explain how plants make sounds. C．To show us different kinds of sounds. D．To introduce a finding that plants can make sounds. （11） If you’re going to plant a tree, thank you! Adding even one new tree is good for our environment. But how do you plant the tree to make sure it grows? Read on for some tips. Before planting ●Choose a healthy tree. The tree can grow naturally in your local climate and plant it in the fall or early spring. ●Choose an open, flat place away from buildings or power lines. ●Make sure the tree gets no less than 6 hours of sunlight (阳光) daily. How to plant Water the soil on the planting day before you dig the hole (挖洞). Dig a hole of the width (宽度) 2-3 times the diameter (直径) of the root ball and the same depth (深度) as it. Put the root ball into the hole and fill in the hole with the soil. Water the tree deeply. 37．Which is the best place to plant a tree? A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 38．For a tree with a 6 cm root ball, how big is the hole you should dig? A．Width: 15 cm; Depth: 6 cm B．Width: 6 cm; Depth: 6 cm C．Width: 15 cm; Depth: 15 cm D．Width: 6 cm; Depth: 12 cm 39．What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain why trees are important for the environment. B．To compare different types of trees for planting. C．To encourage people to plant more trees in their cities. D．To provide steps on how to plant a tree correctly. 40．Where can you find the article? A．From a letter. B．From a magazine. C．From a website. D．From a math book. （12） There is little doubt that house cats first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The closest relative is the African wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa. Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000~7,000 years ago. From Egypt, cats started to move around the world. This is about the same time that Egyptians began storing grain in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed (驯化) cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However, cats don’t like to be told what to do! Now, Scientists believe that cats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally, some of the cats began to grow comfortable around people. These were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other, then they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people. Soon cats were in Greece, then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cats likely bred (繁殖) with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today. Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They will often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly, but be careful! If a cat feels it is in danger, it will fight back—just like a wild cat! 41．Where did the first house cats come from? A．Asia. B．Africa. C．Europe. D．America. 42．When did cats start to live with people? A．About 4,000 years ago. B．About 5,000 years ago. C．About 6,000 years ago. D．About 7,000 years ago. 43．According to the text, which of the following is true? A．Cats started to move around the world from China. B．Cats were accepted and brought to Europe by Greeks. C．Cats have little in common with their wild relatives. D．Cats spend a lot of time sleeping to save energy. 44．What does the text mainly talk about? A．The development of house cats. B．Different cats in different countries. C．The relationship between cats and people. D．The differences between house cats and wild cats. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $