专题03 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，江苏专用）七年级英语下学期

专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏扬州市邗江区维扬中学·期中） In the hands of Chinese artisans (手艺人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑). Among the different styles, Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a special folk art. The nice and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible (非物质) cultural heritage (遗产). It was created by Lang Shao’ an (郎绍安). He created animals and characters from important people’s stories, history stories, and local operas. What they finished is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for people to see. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple shapes and colourful decorations, but some are nice pieces of artwork for people to see only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to stop them from breaking up, and being eaten by animals. After a long time of practice, Lang Shao’ an is good at making dough figurine with beautiful designs. Lang Jiaizyu (郎佳子彧), born in 1995, is the third- generation (代) man of dough Figurine Lang. By the age of five, he had already made his first dough figurines. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines which were very famous. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk works of art. In his skilled hands, some figures such as Nezha are popular with young people. Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, not many people like the idea and design of dough Figurine Lang. Few young people are willing to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which means fewer and fewer people want to spend time on learning the handicraft. Good handicrafts need time, energy and love of artisans from one generation to another. 1．What is special about dough Figurine Lang? A．It shows people’s lifestyles and hobbies. B．It is popular with both tourists and the locals. C．It is created by many famous artists. D．It shows Beijing’s colourful culture. 2．Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines? A．To better protect the things people make. B．To help dough have different shapes. C．To keep colors brighter and last longer. D．To make dough figurines taste good. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a．dough Figurine Lang was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. b．LangJiaizyu created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines. c．Lang Jiaizyu was born as the third- generation inheritor of dough Figurine Lang. d．LangJiaizyu had made his first dough figurines. A．a-c-b-d B．c-d-b-a C．a-c-d-b D．c-d-a-b 4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．To ask people to know some kinds of folk art. B．To ask people to spend more time learning folk art. C．To ask people to protect national cultural heritage handicrafts. D．To teach people ways to enjoy and understand the handicrafts. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了北京非物质文化遗产 “面人郎” 的起源、艺术特点、传承脉络，并指出其面临的传承困境，旨在呼吁人们关注和保护民族文化遗产手工艺。 1．细节理解题。根据“Among the different styles Beijing’s dough Figuren Lang is a special folk art. The nice and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing.”可知，面人郎的特别之处在于它展示了北京丰富多彩的文化，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to stop them from breaking up, and being eaten by animals.”可知，工匠们在面人制作过程中添加添加剂是为了更好地保护制作出来的物品，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Lang Jiaizyu (郎佳子彧), born in 1995, is the third-generation (代) man of dough Figurine Lang.”可知c发生时间最早；根据“By the age of five, he had already made his first dough figurines.”可知d发生在其5岁时，即在1995+5=2000年左右；根据“When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascots-shaped dough figurines which were very famous.”可知b发生在其15岁时，即在1995+15=2010年左右；根据“In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible (非物质) cultural heritage (遗产).”可知a发生在2008年。所以正确顺序是c-d-a-b，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。文章介绍了面人郎这一民间艺术的特色、制作情况、传承人的经历等，最后提到像面人郎这样的非物质文化遗产手工艺面临传承困境，所以文章主要是呼吁人们保护国家文化遗产手工艺品，故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏宿迁市沭阳县·期中） The zisha teapots made in Yixing City in east China’s Jiangsu Province are the best tool for making tea. It was created during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century. Different types of clay used for making Yixing teapots, mainly purple clay, red clay, greet clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay. Yixing clay stands for zisha (“purple sand”) in Chinese because purple clay is most commonly (普遍地) used. To make a zisha teapot, the material should be carefully chosen and processed before it can be used. The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special wooden stick. They are made by hand. The zisha teapot is one of the best teapot and the tea made in it tastes especially nice and the tea can be stored (储存) overnight in it without going bad in spring, autumn, winter and even in summer. The clay is highly porous (多孔的), but water cannot go out from it. This is the most special about zisha clay. Another famous characteristic of Yixing teapots is that they can absorb (吸收) tea flavours (茶香). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even there is no tea in it. The production (生产) skills of Yixing China’s zisha teapots were listed among Intangible Cultural Heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Many people collect zisha teapots because people use them in daily lives and zisha teapots have become a work of art. 1．When were Yixing zisha teapots first created? A．Tang Dynasty. B．Song Dynasty. C．Ming Dynasty. D．Qing Dynasty. 2．What is the most important step in making Yixing teapots? A．Mixing different types of clay. B．Using machines to shape the clay. C．Pounding the clay with a wooden stick. D．Painting designs on the teapot. 3．Why do people collect Yixing teapots? A．They are very cheap. B．They are only used for decoration. C．They are both daily objects and works of art. D．They are made by machines. 4．Which of the following is TRUE about zisha teapots? A．They are made by machines in big factories. B．People call it zisha because red clay is used most. C．The teapot can smell good even when empty. D．The clay has tiny holes, so water go out from it slowly. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国传统工艺——宜兴紫砂壶。 1．细节理解题。根据“It was created during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century.”可知，紫砂壶最先产于宋朝。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special wooden stick.”可知，制作宜兴茶壶最重要的一步是用木棍拍打粘土。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Many people collect zisha teapots because people use them in daily lives and zisha teapots have become a work of art.”可知，许多人收藏紫砂壶，因为它们既是日常用品，也是艺术品。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even there is no tea in it.”可知，紫砂壶空了也闻起来很香。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25七年级下·江苏徐州市邳州市·期中） Pizhou, a small city in China, is famous for its rich and colorful folk art. One of the most well-known forms of art is the Pizhou paper-cutting. People in Pizhou have been making paper-cuts for hundreds of years. They use scissors and red paper to create beautiful designs. These designs often show flowers, animals, and characters from Chinese stories. People hang paper-cuts on windows and doors during festivals, especially the Spring Festival, to bring good luck and happiness. Another important folk art in Pizhou is the traditional Chinese painting. Artists use brushes and ink to paint landscapes, birds, and flowers. These paintings are not only beautiful but also carry deep meanings. For example, a painting of a bamboo tree can stand for strength and honesty. Pizhou is also known for its clay figurines. These small statues are made by hand and painted in bright colors. They often show people, animals, or characters from Chinese legends. Children love to play with them, and they are also popular as gifts. The folk art of Pizhou is a treasure of Chinese culture. It shows the creativity and skill of the people in this city. By learning about these arts, we can better understand and appreciate the traditions of Pizhou. 1．Which of the following is not mentioned in the article? A．Paper-cutting B．Chinese painting C．Clay figurines D．Calligraphy 2．What’s the symbol of a painting of a bamboo tree? A．Wealth and prosperity B．Strength and honesty. C．Love and friendship D．Peace and harmony 3．What is the main idea of the passage? A．To introduce the history of Pizhou. B．To show the beauty of traditional Chinese paintings. C．To present the rich and colorful folk art in Pizhou. D．To explain the making process of Pizhou clay figurines. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了中国小城邳州丰富多彩的民间艺术，包括剪纸、传统中国画和泥人，展现了邳州人民的创造力和技艺，强调了这些艺术形式作为中国文化瑰宝的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“One of the most well-known forms of art is the Pizhou paper-cutting.”可知，文章提到了剪纸；根据第三段“Another important folk art in Pizhou is the traditional Chinese painting.”可知，文章提到了中国画；根据第四段“Pizhou is also known for its clay figurines.”可知，文章提到了泥人。文章没有提到书法。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“For example, a painting of a bamboo tree can stand for strength and honesty.”可知，竹子树的画象征着力量和诚实。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Pizhou, a small city in China, is famous for its rich and colorful folk art.”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了邳州丰富多彩的民间艺术。故选C。 主题02 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏盐城市盐都区·期中） Water is important for all living things on earth. The water cycle is a natural process that takes water from the ground and the sky and brings it back to earth again. In this article, we will learn about the water cycle and its importance for earth. The water cycle always begins with water vapour (蒸汽). When it’s hot outside, you can see clouds forming in the sky. These clouds are made of water vapour that comes from the ground, plants and rivers. As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds. After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to earth as rain or snow. Then, water runs through rivers and oceans and finally returns to earth again in different forms like rainwater or snow. The water cycle is important in protecting our earth’s climate. It offers us water to drink and keeps our climate healthy. On top of that, it takes water from rivers and oceans and brings it to the areas that don’t have enough water. Without the cycle, we would face many problems. When there is too much water in one place, it becomes a flood. When water is badly in need, it becomes a drought. Besides, water vapour can take heat from the sun and keep our earth cool. Understanding the water cycle can help us enjoy the beauty of nature, know how our earth works and find better ways to protect our earth and that is our duty. 1．Which is the right order of the water cycle according to the passage? a. Water returns to the ground.                          b. Rain or snow falls down. c. Water vapour rises up.                                   d. Clouds are formed in the sky. A．c—b—d—a B．c—d—b—a C．d—c—b—a D．d—b—c—a 2．What does the underlined word “drought” in the third paragraph mean? A．洪水 B．干旱 C．风 D．沙尘暴 3．Why is the water cycle important? A．Because it brings people warm weather. B．Because it cleans the air and the ground. C．Because it makes the climate healthy. D．Because it shows the beauty of nature. 4．Which shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了水循环的过程及其对地球的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“The water cycle always begins with water vapour...As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds...After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to earth as rain or snow. Then, water runs through rivers and oceans and finally returns to earth again”可知，水循环的正确顺序是：水蒸气上升(c)—云在空中形成(d)—雨或雪落下(b)—水回到地面(a)。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“When there is too much water in one place, it becomes a flood. When water is badly in need, it becomes a drought”可知，前一句描述了洪水，后一句用对比的方式描述了缺水的情况，结合选项可推断“drought”意为“干旱”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The water cycle is important in protecting our earth’s climate. It offers us water to drink and keeps our climate healthy”可知，水循环对地球很重要是因为它使气候保持健康。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。文章第一段总述水循环及其重要性，第二三段详细描述水循环的过程以及水循环的重要性，第四段总结理解水循环的意义并呼吁保护地球。整体结构为“总—分—总”，选项A与文章结构相符。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏常州市田家炳初级中学·期中） There are always wonders in the world. The shapes of strange buildings come into our eyes from time to time. Let’s come to three of them. Jan Sonkie’s house in Malawi, Africa is a dream home for a football fan. It has got four floors. It has also got a great view from its windows. The house is cool in summer and warm in winter. Why is Jan’s house so special? Because it looks like a football! “Maybe I’m crazy, but I love football,” Jan says. In Anhui, China, there is a great building for music fans. It is in the shape of a piano with a violin in front of it. There is a lift (电梯) inside the violin to take people up to the next floor. It has got a lot of windows but it hasn’t got any bedrooms or kitchens. This building looks quite different from most buildings. It looks like a picture frame (相框). It is in Dubai. Its name is the Dubai Frame. It’s about 150 meters high and 93 meters wide. There is a museum on the first floor. It shows the city’s history. On the top of the building, there is a 100-square-meter bridge. People can see the city from a glass window. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about Jan Sonkie’s house? A．It is in the shape of a football. B．It is warm in summer and cool in winter. C．Football fans can play, football on the second floor. D．People can watch a football match from the window. 2．What can we infer (推断) about the building in Anhui? A．It can be used as a cinema. B．People can’t sleep or cook there. C．People can take the lift inside the piano. D．There is a bridge between the piano and the violin. 3．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The most famous buildings B．Why people build strange houses C．Special buildings around the world D．How people design amazing buildings 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了世界上三座外形奇特的建筑，包括非洲马拉维的足球形状房屋、中国安徽的钢琴与小提琴造型音乐建筑以及迪拜的相框形建筑，展示了这些建筑的独特之处和设计理念。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段关于Jan Sonkie房子的描述“Because it looks like a football!”可知，Jan的房子是足球形状的。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段关于安徽建筑的描述“It has got a lot of windows but it hasn’t got any bedrooms or kitchens.”可知，这座建筑有很多窗户，但没有卧室或厨房。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了三座外形奇特的建筑，并分别描述了它们的特点和设计理念。选项C，“世界各地的特殊建筑”，与文章主旨相符，文章介绍了三座世界各地的特殊建筑。故选C。 主题03 人与社会——科学技术 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏镇江市句容市·期中） In today’s world, there are many amazing technologies, and DeepSeek is one of them. It has quickly become famous because it can do many things that help people. DeepSeek DeepSeek has very powerful language models. These models are like smart brains that can understand and answer our questions. They can work just as well as some very famous models made by other big companies, but they cost less to train. This means more people and companies can use them. One of its cool models is DeepSeek-R1. It is great at reasoning. It can quickly work out difficult problems, like planning the best way to deliver packages for a delivery company. It helps businesses make better decisions. DeepSeek uses a special way of working called the “mixture-of-experts” (MoE) architecture. It’s like having many little helpers inside. When it needs to do a task, it only wakes up the helpers that are needed. This makes it work faster and use less power (电力). It also has other smart ways, like multi-head latent attention (MLA), which helps it use memory better. DeepSeek has brought many good changes. Many companies are using it. It helps them work better and save money. However, it also brings some challenges (挑战). Some small companies may find it hard to keep up with this new technology. In the future, we can ask DeepSeek to get even better. It might help us in more areas of our lives, like helping students with their homework or helping doctors take care of patients. It is really an amazing technology that is changing our world. 1．Which company does DeepSeek come from? A．A British company. B．A Chinese company. C．A Japanese company. D．An American company. 2．What can DeepSeek-R1 do for a delivery company? A．Hire more workers. B．Deliver packages by itself. C．Plan the best delivery way. D．Design new delivery trucks. 3．What does the underlined word “reasoning” mean in Paragraph 3? A．绘画 B．推理 C．写作 D．编程 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．DeepSeek are good for big companies. B．DeepSeek changes the world in many ways. C．DeepSeek serves delivery and storage businesses. D．DeepSeek-R1 is important among DeepSeek models. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了DeepSeek这一技术的背景、功能及其对企业和社会的积极影响，同时也提到了一些挑战。 1．细节理解题。根据文章内容，文中并未明确提到DeepSeek来自哪个国家或公司，但是根据常识可知，DeepSeek的公司来自中国。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“It can quickly work out difficult problems, like planning the best way to deliver packages for a delivery company.”可知，DeepSeek-R1能够为快递公司规划最佳配送路线。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据下文“It can quickly work out difficult problems…It helps businesses make better decisions.”可知，它可以快速解决难题，帮助企业做出更好的决策，应是具有推理能力，所以划线部分的含义是“推理”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了DeepSeek技术的功能、优势及其对企业和社会的积极影响，同时也提到了一些挑战，整体来看，文章的主旨是DeepSeek以多种方式改变了世界。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京市金陵中学·期中） Here are 4 kinds of apps that are useful in our daily life now. Engineers created them to make our life much easier. DeepSeek: A smart tool that uses AI to help people with tasks like writing and learning. It makes technology easy to use and helps everyone work faster. Quizlet: A study tool that helps users learn subjects through flashcards, tests, and games. It has a lot of topics and users can create their own study sets (学习模式). Forest: A fun app that helps you better manage your time! When you set a time of more than 25 minutes, you grow a tree. If you leave the app, the tree dies! So it’s great for studying or homework while developing a sense of helping the Earth! Duolingo: A popular language-learning app offering small lessons in over 30 languages. It uses games to make learning fun, with exercises in reading, listening, speaking, and vocabulary. 1．Who are these four apps mainly for? A．Cooks. B．Doctors. C．Students. D．Engineers. 2．Which app may help you if you want to work faster? A．Deepseek. B．Quizlet. C．Forest. D．Duolingo. 3．What can we know about the app Forest? A．It can use games to make learning fun. B．it can help you manage your time better. C．It can allow you to create your own study sets. D．It can help you grow a tree if you leave the app. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，旨在介绍四款对日常生活有帮助的应用程序，分别阐述了它们各自的功能，如DeepSeek借助人工智能帮助人们更快完成任务，Quizlet辅助学习，Forest帮助管理时间，Duolingo用于语言学习等，展示了这些应用如何使人们的生活变得更加便捷。 1．推理判断题。根据“Quizlet: A study tool...users can create their own study sets (学习模式).”、“Forest: a fun app...So it’s great for studying or homework”、“Duolingo: A popular language-learning app”可知，这些应用大多与学习相关，所以主要是为学生设计的，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“DeepSeek: A smart tool that uses AI to help people with tasks like writing and learning. It makes technology easy to use and helps everyone work faster.”可知，如果你想更快地工作，DeepSeek这款应用可能会有帮助，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Forest: A fun app that helps you better manage your time!”可知，Forest这款应用可以帮助你更好地管理时间，故选B。 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京外国语学校·期中） Dragons have long held the imagination of both Chinese and Western cultures, but they have very different looks and meanings that set them apart. In Chinese culture, the dragon, named “Long”, holds a special place. It has a special appearance, looking like a huge, long snake combined with various animal parts. For example, it has the tail of a fish, which helps it swim gracefully in water. The scales (鳞) of a fish cover its body, giving it a shiny and protective surface. Its long neck is similar to that of a snake, allowing for flexible movement. Chinese dragons are often wingless, but they have the magical ability to rocket up and fly through the sky. They stand for many positive qualities. In the past, they are the symbols (象征) of power. Emperors and kings were considered as sons of dragons, showing their noble (尊贵的) position. Also, Chinese farmers, who depended on good weather for their crops, used to offer sacrifices (祭祀品) like sheep to dragon gods. They hoped that the dragons would bring favorable weather, and thus good harvests. Moreover, dragons are believed to bring good fortune. You can often see dragon pictures on New Year decorations or at other traditional festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival. In Western culture. dragons are very different. They are giant creatures that can breathe fire and destroy life. Their large bat-like wings carry them to the sky. Their bodies are covered in lizard-like scales, and their tails often have a sharp tip. Western dragons are usually related to evil. In medieval times (中世纪), they were seen as symbols of the devil, and the devil was even called “the great dragon”. Knights (骑士) would be celebrated as the bravest heroes when they killed dragons. In a word, the dragons of Chinese and Western cultures reveal the large differences between these two worlds. While Chinese dragons are seen as symbols of strength, wisdom, and good fortune, the Western dragons are often described as wicked, fire-breathing beasts. Whether as a protector of the world or a fearsome enemy, the dragon remains a timeless and fascinating fictional creature, inviting us to explore the depths of our own culture and imagination. 1．Which of the following is NOT a feature of Chinese dragons described in the passage? A．They have lizard-like scales. B．They have a long, flexible neck. C．They can fly without wings. D．They have the tail of a fish. 2．Why did Chinese farmers offer sacrifices to dragon gods? A．To get protection from wild animals. B．To show respect to the emperor. C．To ensure good weather and harvests. D．To celebrate Chinese New Year. 3．How are dragons described in Western culture? A．As magical and protective beings. B．As wingless and gentle creatures. C．As evil and fire-breathing beasts. D．As common signs of good fortune. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要对比了中西方文化中龙的形象和意义。中国文化里，龙地位特殊，外形独特，象征力量、智慧和好运，农民会向龙献祭求风调雨顺。西方文化中，龙是喷火巨兽，常与邪恶相关。最后总结中西方龙的差异体现了两种文化的不同。 1．细节理解题。通读第二段可知，文中提到中国龙有鱼尾、长而灵活的脖子、能无翼飞行，而蜥蜴状鳞片是西方龙的特征，中国龙是鱼的鳞片。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chinese farmers…used to offer sacrifices…They hoped that the dragons would bring favorable weather, and thus good harvests.”可知，农民献祭是为了确保好天气和好收成。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“In Western culture…They are giant creatures that can breathe fire and destroy life…they were seen as symbols of the devil”可知，西方龙被描述为邪恶的喷火野兽。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。通读原文可知，文章第一段总述中西方龙有不同形象和意义，第二段介绍中国文化中龙的外观特点，如像大鱼和蛇结合、鱼尾、鱼鳞片、长而灵活的脖子等；第三段阐述中国文化中龙所代表的积极品质，如帝王象征、农民祈求风调雨顺等；第四段讲述西方文化中龙的形象，如会喷火、像恶魔等。最后一段总结中国和西方文化中龙的差异，再次强调龙在两种文化中的不同象征意义。整体是“总-分-总”结构。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京市金陵中学·期中） China has a long history of making and using fans. They have played an important role in Chinese lives. Fans were carried by men and women, and there were many kinds of fans. Each had a special use. At first they were used for cooling. Now many people enjoy the fans because of beautiful pictures and handwritings on them. They are art. There are usually beautiful things on fans. Sometimes there is a dragon flying in the sky or swimming in the water. It is a symbol of knowledge and life-giving water. Some fans have flowers. They carry good wishes that people want to live a richer life. Some people write words such as poems on fans to show they are smart and know a lot. There were many kinds of fans in old China. Fans called “Zheshan” might be first made by the Japanese around 600. Around 988, the Japanese brought Zheshan to China. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zheshan were getting more and more popular. Around 1600, many Chinese and some Japanese fans reached Europe. These were of poor quality in the eyes of Chinese, but many Europeans bought fans for their beauty. Today people in Japan and China still have fans in their homes. They are often gifts from friends. Although people seldom use fans for cooling now, they are a good match with modern homes because of their special beauty. 1．What were fans used for at the very beginning? A．Staying cool. B．Writing words. C．Decorating homes. D．Drawing pictures. 2．How does the writer develop his idea (展开观点) in Paragraph 3? A．By giving numbers. B．By telling the differences. C．By asking questions. D．By giving facts in time order. 3．Why did Europeans buy Chinese fans around 1600? A．The fans were well-made. B．The fans were very cheap. C．They liked the looks of the fans. D．They needed fans for cooling. 4．What’s the best title for this article? A．Different Kinds of Fans B．Different Uses of Fans C．The Beauty and History of Fans D．The Importance of Fans 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了扇子的美和历史。 1．细节理解题。根据“At first they were used for cooling.”可知，起初，扇子是用于保持凉爽。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“... around 200. Around 988 ... During the Ming dynasty (1328-1244) ... Around 1200”可知，作者在第3段是按时间顺序来发展自己的观点的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“These were of poor quality in the eyes of Chinese, but many Europeans bought fans for their beauty.”可知，欧洲人是因为喜欢扇子的外观而买扇子的。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了扇子的美及发展历史，C选项为最佳标题。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25七年级下·江苏无锡市长泾片区·期中） Thoughts on a Tranquil Night By Li Bai Before my bed a pool of light; Can it be hoar-frost (霜) on the ground? Looking up, I find the moon bright; Bowing, in homesickness I’m drowned. Li Bai (701-762) is a Tang Dynasty poet (诗人). People call him the “poet-immortal” (诗仙). His works are cool and nice. He writes about 1,000 poems in his whole life. Which one of them do people like best? It may be Thoughts on a Tranquil Night. You can find this poem in Chinese textbooks and books like Three Hundred Tang Poems. The poem Thoughts on a Tranquil Night by Li Bai is like a short, beautiful story. It’s about missing home very much when you’re far from home. The poet uses only 20 Chinese words. Every word of the poem is not difficult but we can feel his strong feelings when reading the poem. In the poem, the poet sees a pool of light from the moon before his bed. He wants to know if the cold feeling is because of the frost on the ground. When he looks up at the bright moon,he feels a little warm because the moon makes him think of his homeland. But at last he puts his head down, wishing he were at home.This makes him feel homesick (思乡的) a lot. 1．What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph mean? A．People. B．Days. C．Poems. D．Books. 2．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．Li Bai writes about 1,000 poems during his life. B．Thoughts on a Tranquil Night describes the poet’s homesick feeling. C．Thoughts on a Tranquil Night can be found in Three Hundred Tang Poems. D．Thoughts on a Tranquil Night is about the beauty of spring. 3．How does Li Bai’s feeling develop (发展) in the poem Thoughts on a Tranquil Night? A．Warm→Cold→Homesick B．Cold→Warm→Homesick C．Cold→Homesick→Warm D．Homesick→Cold→Warm 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文介绍了唐代诗人李白的生平以及他的诗作《静夜思》，包括该诗的内容、主题以及诗中诗人情感的变化。 1．词义猜测题。根据上文“He writes about 1,000 poems in his whole life.”可知，这里说的是他一生写了大约1000首诗，接着问“Which one of them do people like best?”意思是在这些诗中人们最喜欢哪一首，所以them指代的是前面提到的poems。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“It’s about missing home very much when you’re far from home.”可知，《静夜思》这首诗是关于当远离家乡时非常想家的情感，而不是关于春天的美丽。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“The poet uses only 20 Chinese words.…This makes him feel homesick a lot.”可知，诗中诗人一开始看到地上的月光，想知道寒冷的感觉是不是因为地上的霜，此时感觉是Cold；然后抬头看到明月，因为月亮让他想到了家乡，感到有点温暖，此时感觉是Warm；最后低下头，希望自己在家，感到非常思乡，此时感觉是Homesick。所以诗人的情感发展是Cold→Warm→Homesick。故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25七年级下·江苏无锡市侨谊实验中学·期中） Chinese landscape poetry is a treasure. Poets use vivid (生动的) words to paint beautiful pictures of nature, like mountains, rivers, forests, and fields. Through these poems, we can feel their deep love for nature, sometimes, their inner feelings. 望天门山 (李白) 天门中断楚江开，碧水东流至此回。 两岸青山相对出，孤帆一片日边来。 Mount Heaven’s Gate Viewed from Afar Breaking Mount Heaven’s Gate, the great River rolls through; Its east-flowing green billows, hurled back here, turn north. From the two river banks thrust out the mountains ________; Leaving the sun behind, a lonely sail comes forth. (Translated by Xu Yuanchong) Take the poem “Mount Heaven’s Gate Viewed from Afar” by Li Bai (Tang Dynasty) as an example. The whole poem depicts (描绘) the poet’s magnificent view of Tianmen Mountain, as well as the rushing of the Chu River (a section of the Yangtze River near Tianmen Mountain) and the majesty of the green mountains on both sides of the river. This poem not only shows Li Bai’s excellent poetry skills and inner feelings, but also reflects the love and yearning of Tang Dynasty literati (文人) for natural beauty. Their love and strong wishes for the beauty of nature are just like ours in modern society. Another is Wang Wei’s poem. His works often depict quiet mountains and flowing waters. These poems let us feel the peace and magic of nature. Chinese landscape poetry is like a window, through which we can not only enjoy the beauty of nature but also understand the poets’ rich emotions. It’s also like a bridge connecting us to the beautiful world of ancient poets and nature. 1．Which colour is the most suitable for “________”. A．blue B．gray C．green D．brown 2．What does the underline word “yearning” mean? A．Respect. B．Thanks. C．Hope. D．Dream. 3．What is the main idea of the passage? A．To show the life of Li Bai. B．To introduce the Chinese Poets. C．To talk about a famous work of Li Bai. D．To introduce the Chinese landscape poetry. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国山水诗的特点，通过李白的《望天门山》和王维的作品特点，展示了诗人对自然的热爱和情感表达。 1．推理判断题。根据“两岸青山相对出”和“From the two river banks thrust out the mountains…”对比可知，英文诗句缺少“青”的翻译，“青”对应现在的“蓝色”，故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“This poem…but also reflects the love and yearning of Tang Dynasty literati (文人) for natural beauty”可知，这首诗也反映了唐代文人对自然美的热爱和向往，yearning意思与hope相近，故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据“Chinese landscape poetry is a treasure.”和通读全文可知，本文主要以李白的《望天门山》和王维的作品特点为例，介绍中国山水诗的特点。故选D。 主题02 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京玄武外国语学校·期中） People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbors might be. Since we can’t choose our neighbors, fences help create comfortable boundaries (边界) between homes. According to sociologist (社会学家) Douglas B．Currivan, most people want to know their neighbors just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbor problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others’ yards. Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbors get along better. “When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbors are more likely, ” explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighborhood safety. Studies show that burglars (入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal (示意) that the owners care about their property. However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even “spite fences”—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems. While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbors together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. Good neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance. 1．What is the main purpose (目的) of fences in marking properties? A．To decorate the yard beautifully. B．To attract wildlife to the neighborhood. C．To provide shade for outdoor activities. D．To show where one person’s land stops and another’s starts. 2．According to the article, why do burglars avoid homes with fences? A．Because fences are too expensive to climb over. B．Because fences signal that owners care about their property. C．Because fences make too much noise when they are touched. D．Because fences are always dangerous. 3．What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence? A．Her neighbors became much friendlier. B．She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. C．Her property value increased immediately. D．Burglars started targeting her home. 4．What can we infer about “spite fences” from the text? A．They are built to protect pets. B．They are designed to be beautiful. C．They are meant to annoy neighbors. D．They help neighbors become closer. 5．Which of the following would be the BEST title for this article? A．The History of Fences B．Why We Should Remove All Fences C．Good Fences Make Good Neighbors D．The Most Expensive Fences in the World 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍设置栅栏的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins.”可知，篱笆标志着房产的边界。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Studies show that burglars (入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal (示意) that the owners care about their property.”可知，窃贼较少选择有篱笆的房屋，因为篱笆表明主人重视财产。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.”可知，拆除篱笆后，她因失去私人空间感到不适。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems.”可知，为了惹恼邻居而建造的异常高大或丑陋的围栏，有时会导致法律问题，所以划线部分的含义是“为了故意惹恼邻居”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据“Good neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述篱笆通过明确边界促进邻里和谐，即好篱笆帮助保持友好距离。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏宿迁市沭阳县怀文中学·期中） In Shenzhen, many rooftops (外屋顶) become sky farms. On the sky farms, people grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables. These farms help people get close to nature in the city. At the Shenzhen Lily Flower Town, there’s a special sky farm. It doesn’t use earth (土壤). Workers grow plants in special water solutions (溶液). The farm opened in 2024 and works with local communities and schools to help people learn about plants. If you stay at a hotel (酒房) and you can pick fresh herbs (草料) on a sky farm on its roof, how fantastic it will be! Visitors can just do that at the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer. And the herbs can be used to cook special dishes then. Even schools are joining the fun. One school has built a rooftop garden for learning. Students can take part in farming activities as part of their labour practice (劳动实践) classes. Xia Yufan, a student, says she can learn things that teachers don’t teach in a classroom. “I can watch how the seeds sprout (种子发芽) and grow little by little. It feels great,” she says. But it’s not just farms up there. Some rooftops turn into coffee shops, outdoor movie theatres, and even places to camp! These special rooftops are like sky gardens for city people to enjoy nature and learn new things, high above the busy streets below. 1．The sky farm at the Shenzhen Lily Flower Town is special because of its ________. A．different kinds of plants B．way of growing plants C．beautiful buildings D．large area 2．According to (根据) the passage 2, the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer is the name of a ________. A．school B．hotel C．cook D．dish 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．More schools will build sky farms. B．Teachers should give classes outdoors. C．Students enjoy the fun of growing plants. D．Students don’t like traditional classroom learning. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Rooftops help deal with city problems. B．People are looking for new lifestyles. C．Farming is becoming more important. D．People use rooftops in creative ways. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了深圳市屋顶利用的新趋势，特别是将屋顶转变为空中农场的现象。这些空中农场不仅种植花卉、水果和蔬菜，帮助城市居民亲近自然，还成为教育和实践的新场所。 1．细节理解题。根据“At the Shenzhen Lily Flower Town, there’s a special sky farm. It doesn’t use earth (土壤). Workers grow plants in special water solutions (溶液).”可知，深圳百合花小镇的空中农场因其种植植物的方式而与众不同。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“If you stay at a hotel (酒房) and you can pick fresh herbs (草料) on a sky farm on its roof, how fantastic it will be! Visitors can just do that at the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer.”可知，the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer是一家酒店的名字。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Xia Yufan, a student, says she can learn things that teachers don’t teach in a classroom. ‘I can watch how the seeds sprout (种子发芽) and grow little by little. It feels great,’ she says.”可知，学生可以学到在课堂上学不到的东西，可以看到种子是如何发芽并逐渐生长的，由此推知，学生们享受种植植物的乐趣。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了深圳市屋顶利用的新趋势，特别是将屋顶转变为空中农场的现象。这些空中农场不仅种植花卉、水果和蔬菜，帮助城市居民亲近自然，还成为教育和实践的新场所，因此本文主要讲述了人们以创造性的方式利用屋顶。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25七年级下·江苏常州市清潭中学·期中） Many smartwatches today are great for your health. They can check how healthy your heart is and count your steps (数步数). Now, a new watch can even check the electrolytes (电解质) in your sweat (汗). Electrolytes are important in our body, and now smartwatches cap help us check them. We get electrolytes from our diet and they help us stay fit. If we don’t have enough electrolytes, we might feel tired, weak, or even have heart problems. When we sweat, we lose both water and electrolytes, especially (尤其) during exercise or hot weather. The new smartwatch can check our electrolyte levels (浓度). With its help, we can better understand when our body needs more. By doing this, smartwatches can become a useful tool for staying healthy. The new smartwatch collects sweat from the skin and checks it all the time. It has some special chips (芯片). They can check electrolyte levels in the user's sweat. The watch can tell the users if their electrolyte levels are not high enough. This helps stop hurt during exercise. It also tells people to drink water or electrolyte drinks in time. This way, they won't feel tired or get sick easily. But there is still one problem with the watch. It is bigger and heavier than other fitness watches. This makes it not comfortable to wear. In the future, the scientists will try to make the watch smaller. They also hope to make new chips to check more things, like blood (血) sugar. This will make the watch more useful for people with different health needs. And it will make it easier for people to stay healthy and active. 1．Where can we get electrolytes from? A．We get them from sweat. B．We get them from meals. C．We get them from blood. D．We get them from exercise. 2．How does the new smartwatch check electrolytes? A．By counting the user’s steps. B．By collecting and checking the sweat. C．By adding special chips to the body. D．By checking how healthy the user’s heart is. 3．What are the scientists planning to do in the future? A．Make the watch much brighter. B．Make the watch more expensive. C．Make the watch only for young people. D．Make the watch smaller and more helpful. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A．①②/③④/⑤ B．①/②③/④⑤ C．①②/③/④⑤ D．①/②③④/⑤ 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一款新的可以检测电解质的智能手表。 1．细节理解题。根据“We get electrolytes from our diet and they help us stay fit.”可知，我们可以从饮食中获得电解质。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The new smartwatch collects sweat from the skin and checks it all the time.”可知，新的智能手表是通过收集汗液来检查电解质的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“the scientists will try to make the watch smaller.”及“This will make the watch more useful for people with different health needs.”可知，科学家们未来打算使手表更小和更有用。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了智能手表是什么，第二、三、四段主要介绍了智能手表的功能，第五段主要介绍了智能手表的未来，故本文的结构为总分总。故选D。 主题03 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏扬州中学教育集团树人学校·期中） Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects (昆虫) on our planet. Their colorful wings, flying from one flower to another, bring fun to people of all ages. However, they are in big trouble now. Since 2000, the number of butterflies has dropped by almost a quarter. Collin Edwards, who works at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, led a study on this worrying situation. Volunteers play an important role in understanding the situation. They love butterflies and help monitor them. Monitoring here means carefully watching and taking notes of their numbers, living places, and behaviors. This helps scientists like Edwards find out what’s going on. Three main things are causing the number of butterflies to reduce. First, their homes are disappearing. As cities grow and forests are cut down, butterflies’ homes are destroyed. Second, pesticides (杀虫剂) are a big problem. Pesticides are used to kill harmful insects, but they also harm butterflies and other helpful insects. Third, climate change is making things worse. The Earth is getting warmer. This changes the places where butterflies can live. Some of the plants they depend on might die because of the warmer climate. ________  A simple way is to plant flowers. They are good for butterflies in our gardens. These flowers not only provide butterflies with food but also offer them a safe place. We can also tell people to use fewer pesticides and protect butterflies’ living places. By doing these things, we can help save the butterflies. 1．Which picture best shows the change in butterfly population since 2000? A． B． C． D． 2．Why do volunteers monitor butterflies? A．To sell butterflies to scientists. B．To train butterflies to live in cities. C．To catch and collect butterflies for research. D．To record their numbers, living places, and behaviors. 3．How does the writer organize the information in Paragraph 3? A．By listing causes and explaining each one. B．By telling a story about beautiful butterflies. C．By describing different events in time order. D．By comparing butterflies with other insects. 4．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 4? A．Planting flowers is the only way to save butterflies. B．Protecting butterflies requires global government action. C．There is something we can do to help protect butterflies. D．Scientists have already solved the butterfly population crisis. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了蝴蝶数量减少的现状、原因以及人们可以采取的保护措施。 1．细节理解题。文中提到“Since 2000, the number of butterflies has dropped by almost a quarter.”，表示蝴蝶数量持续下降，因此最合适的图表应显示蝴蝶数量逐渐减少的趋势。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Monitoring here means carefully watching and taking notes of their numbers, living places, and behaviors.”可知，志愿者的作用是记录蝴蝶的数量、栖息地和行为。故选D。 3．推理判断题。第三段首先提出“Three main things are causing the number of butterflies to reduce”，接着分别解释家园消失、农药影响和气候变化三个原因，属于列举原因并逐一说明。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据下文“A simple way is to plant flowers... We can also tell people to use fewer pesticides and protect butterflies’ living places.”可知，此处应是引出人们可以采取的措施，最佳补充句是“There is something we can do to help protect butterflies.”。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏无锡市经开区·期中） There are all kinds of plants on the earth. Many plants are pretty, while others are a little strange. Fig (无花果) trees are fruit trees. They grow in hot, wet places. Some fig trees are pretty strange! Like most plants, figs start off as seeds. Sometimes, these seeds stick to a nearby tree. Do you know what happens next? The fig seeds begin to grow. They form “air roots”. These roots take food from the “parent” tree. Over time, the roots grow and spread. They plant themselves into the ground. After a while, the fig will completely cover its parent tree. The parent will die, but the fig will stay. Fig trees seem strange, don’t they? In fact, they are important for many animals. Some plants give food to animals. Other plants use animals as food! Wetlands have poor soil (土壤). How do the plants live in such poor soil? There is a kind of plants with leaves like open mouths. When a bug (虫子) lands on these leaves, they close quickly. The bug is stuck! Plants like these have special juices. These juices turn bugs into food. Even in poor soil, these plants have all the food they need! Why would bugs land on such deadly plants? These plants give off a sweet smell. Bugs are always searching for food. The sweet smell makes them want to land on the plant. Some plants kill bugs. Other plants make people feel better. What happens if you get a sunburn? There is a plant that can help. It’s called the aloe plant. The aloe plant produces a special juice. If you break an aloe leaf, the juice flows out. Put some juice on your sunburn. You will feel better soon! The Earth is a pretty exciting place. There are so many things to see! Take a walk through a forest or field and look around. There are strange and wonderful plants just waiting to be discovered! 1．Which of the following pictures matches the plant in wetlands? A． B． C． D． 2．How does the writer develop (展开) the passage? A．By giving advice. B．By giving examples. C．By showing numbers. D．By showing pictures. 3．The purpose (目的) of the passage is to _______. A．show readers how to grow trees B．tell people which soil is good for plants C．help people learn more about bugs D．share with readers facts on strange plants 4．The following sentence can best be put at the end of _______. They give fruit to eat and a place to live. A．Paragraph 2 B．Paragraph 3 C．Paragraph 4 D．Paragraph 5 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了地球上各种奇特植物及其生存方式，包括无花果树的寄生特性、湿地食虫植物的捕食机制以及芦荟的治疗作用等。 1．细节理解题。根据“Wetlands have poor soil (土壤). How do the plants live in such poor soil? There is a kind of plants with leaves like open mouths...”可知，这种叶子像张开的嘴巴的植物生长在湿地。故选D。 2．篇章结构题。根据“Fig (无花果) trees are fruit trees...Some fig trees are pretty strange!”，“There is a kind of plants with leaves like open mouths.”和“There is a plant that can help. It’s called the aloe plant.”及结合全文内容可知，作者主要通过举例说明不同植物的特性。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“Many plants are pretty, while others are a little strange.”和“There are strange and wonderful plants just waiting to be discovered!”及结合全文内容可知，文章的目的是分享一些奇特植物的事实。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Fig (无花果) trees are fruit trees.”和“In fact, they are important for many animals.”可知，无花果树对很多动物来说很重要，能为动物提供果实和栖息地，所以这句话放在第三段补充说明无花果对动物的双重价值最合理。故选B。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏扬州市邗江区维扬中学·期中） In the hands of Chinese artisans (手艺人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑). Among the different styles, Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a special folk art. The nice and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible (非物质) cultural heritage (遗产). It was created by Lang Shao’ an (郎绍安). He created animals and characters from important people’s stories, history stories, and local operas. What they finished is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for people to see. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple shapes and colourful decorations, but some are nice pieces of artwork for people to see only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to stop them from breaking up, and being eaten by animals. After a long time of practice, Lang Shao’ an is good at making dough figurine with beautiful designs. Lang Jiaizyu (郎佳子彧), born in 1995, is the third- generation (代) man of dough Figurine Lang. By the age of five, he had already made his first dough figurines. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines which were very famous. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk works of art. In his skilled hands, some figures such as Nezha are popular with young people. Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, not many people like the idea and design of dough Figurine Lang. Few young people are willing to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which means fewer and fewer people want to spend time on learning the handicraft. Good handicrafts need time, energy and love of artisans from one generation to another. 1．What is special about dough Figurine Lang? A．It shows people’s lifestyles and hobbies. B．It is popular with both tourists and the locals. C．It is created by many famous artists. D．It shows Beijing’s colourful culture. 2．Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines? A．To better protect the things people make. B．To help dough have different shapes. C．To keep colors brighter and last longer. D．To make dough figurines taste good. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a．dough Figurine Lang was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. b．LangJiaizyu created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines. c．Lang Jiaizyu was born as the third- generation inheritor of dough Figurine Lang. d．LangJiaizyu had made his first dough figurines. A．a-c-b-d B．c-d-b-a C．a-c-d-b D．c-d-a-b 4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．To ask people to know some kinds of folk art. B．To ask people to spend more time learning folk art. C．To ask people to protect national cultural heritage handicrafts. D．To teach people ways to enjoy and understand the handicrafts. Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏宿迁市沭阳县·期中） The zisha teapots made in Yixing City in east China’s Jiangsu Province are the best tool for making tea. It was created during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century. Different types of clay used for making Yixing teapots, mainly purple clay, red clay, greet clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay. Yixing clay stands for zisha (“purple sand”) in Chinese because purple clay is most commonly (普遍地) used. To make a zisha teapot, the material should be carefully chosen and processed before it can be used. The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special wooden stick. They are made by hand. The zisha teapot is one of the best teapot and the tea made in it tastes especially nice and the tea can be stored (储存) overnight in it without going bad in spring, autumn, winter and even in summer. The clay is highly porous (多孔的), but water cannot go out from it. This is the most special about zisha clay. Another famous characteristic of Yixing teapots is that they can absorb (吸收) tea flavours (茶香). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even there is no tea in it. The production (生产) skills of Yixing China’s zisha teapots were listed among Intangible Cultural Heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Many people collect zisha teapots because people use them in daily lives and zisha teapots have become a work of art. 1．When were Yixing zisha teapots first created? A．Tang Dynasty. B．Song Dynasty. C．Ming Dynasty. D．Qing Dynasty. 2．What is the most important step in making Yixing teapots? A．Mixing different types of clay. B．Using machines to shape the clay. C．Pounding the clay with a wooden stick. D．Painting designs on the teapot. 3．Why do people collect Yixing teapots? A．They are very cheap. B．They are only used for decoration. C．They are both daily objects and works of art. D．They are made by machines. 4．Which of the following is TRUE about zisha teapots? A．They are made by machines in big factories. B．People call it zisha because red clay is used most. C．The teapot can smell good even when empty. D．The clay has tiny holes, so water go out from it slowly. Passage 3 （24-25七年级下·江苏徐州市邳州市·期中） Pizhou, a small city in China, is famous for its rich and colorful folk art. One of the most well-known forms of art is the Pizhou paper-cutting. People in Pizhou have been making paper-cuts for hundreds of years. They use scissors and red paper to create beautiful designs. These designs often show flowers, animals, and characters from Chinese stories. People hang paper-cuts on windows and doors during festivals, especially the Spring Festival, to bring good luck and happiness. Another important folk art in Pizhou is the traditional Chinese painting. Artists use brushes and ink to paint landscapes, birds, and flowers. These paintings are not only beautiful but also carry deep meanings. For example, a painting of a bamboo tree can stand for strength and honesty. Pizhou is also known for its clay figurines. These small statues are made by hand and painted in bright colors. They often show people, animals, or characters from Chinese legends. Children love to play with them, and they are also popular as gifts. The folk art of Pizhou is a treasure of Chinese culture. It shows the creativity and skill of the people in this city. By learning about these arts, we can better understand and appreciate the traditions of Pizhou. 1．Which of the following is not mentioned in the article? A．Paper-cutting B．Chinese painting C．Clay figurines D．Calligraphy 2．What’s the symbol of a painting of a bamboo tree? A．Wealth and prosperity B．Strength and honesty. C．Love and friendship D．Peace and harmony 3．What is the main idea of the passage? A．To introduce the history of Pizhou. B．To show the beauty of traditional Chinese paintings. C．To present the rich and colorful folk art in Pizhou. D．To explain the making process of Pizhou clay figurines. 主题02 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏盐城市盐都区·期中） Water is important for all living things on earth. The water cycle is a natural process that takes water from the ground and the sky and brings it back to earth again. In this article, we will learn about the water cycle and its importance for earth. The water cycle always begins with water vapour (蒸汽). When it’s hot outside, you can see clouds forming in the sky. These clouds are made of water vapour that comes from the ground, plants and rivers. As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds. After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to earth as rain or snow. Then, water runs through rivers and oceans and finally returns to earth again in different forms like rainwater or snow. The water cycle is important in protecting our earth’s climate. It offers us water to drink and keeps our climate healthy. On top of that, it takes water from rivers and oceans and brings it to the areas that don’t have enough water. Without the cycle, we would face many problems. When there is too much water in one place, it becomes a flood. When water is badly in need, it becomes a drought. Besides, water vapour can take heat from the sun and keep our earth cool. Understanding the water cycle can help us enjoy the beauty of nature, know how our earth works and find better ways to protect our earth and that is our duty. 1．Which is the right order of the water cycle according to the passage? a. Water returns to the ground.                          b. Rain or snow falls down. c. Water vapour rises up.                                   d. Clouds are formed in the sky. A．c—b—d—a B．c—d—b—a C．d—c—b—a D．d—b—c—a 2．What does the underlined word “drought” in the third paragraph mean? A．洪水 B．干旱 C．风 D．沙尘暴 3．Why is the water cycle important? A．Because it brings people warm weather. B．Because it cleans the air and the ground. C．Because it makes the climate healthy. D．Because it shows the beauty of nature. 4．Which shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏常州市田家炳初级中学·期中） There are always wonders in the world. The shapes of strange buildings come into our eyes from time to time. Let’s come to three of them. Jan Sonkie’s house in Malawi, Africa is a dream home for a football fan. It has got four floors. It has also got a great view from its windows. The house is cool in summer and warm in winter. Why is Jan’s house so special? Because it looks like a football! “Maybe I’m crazy, but I love football,” Jan says. In Anhui, China, there is a great building for music fans. It is in the shape of a piano with a violin in front of it. There is a lift (电梯) inside the violin to take people up to the next floor. It has got a lot of windows but it hasn’t got any bedrooms or kitchens. This building looks quite different from most buildings. It looks like a picture frame (相框). It is in Dubai. Its name is the Dubai Frame. It’s about 150 meters high and 93 meters wide. There is a museum on the first floor. It shows the city’s history. On the top of the building, there is a 100-square-meter bridge. People can see the city from a glass window. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about Jan Sonkie’s house? A．It is in the shape of a football. B．It is warm in summer and cool in winter. C．Football fans can play, football on the second floor. D．People can watch a football match from the window. 2．What can we infer (推断) about the building in Anhui? A．It can be used as a cinema. B．People can’t sleep or cook there. C．People can take the lift inside the piano. D．There is a bridge between the piano and the violin. 3．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The most famous buildings B．Why people build strange houses C．Special buildings around the world D．How people design amazing buildings 主题03 人与社会——科学技术 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏镇江市句容市·期中） In today’s world, there are many amazing technologies, and DeepSeek is one of them. It has quickly become famous because it can do many things that help people. DeepSeek DeepSeek has very powerful language models. These models are like smart brains that can understand and answer our questions. They can work just as well as some very famous models made by other big companies, but they cost less to train. This means more people and companies can use them. One of its cool models is DeepSeek-R1. It is great at reasoning. It can quickly work out difficult problems, like planning the best way to deliver packages for a delivery company. It helps businesses make better decisions. DeepSeek uses a special way of working called the “mixture-of-experts” (MoE) architecture. It’s like having many little helpers inside. When it needs to do a task, it only wakes up the helpers that are needed. This makes it work faster and use less power (电力). It also has other smart ways, like multi-head latent attention (MLA), which helps it use memory better. DeepSeek has brought many good changes. Many companies are using it. It helps them work better and save money. However, it also brings some challenges (挑战). Some small companies may find it hard to keep up with this new technology. In the future, we can ask DeepSeek to get even better. It might help us in more areas of our lives, like helping students with their homework or helping doctors take care of patients. It is really an amazing technology that is changing our world. 1．Which company does DeepSeek come from? A．A British company. B．A Chinese company. C．A Japanese company. D．An American company. 2．What can DeepSeek-R1 do for a delivery company? A．Hire more workers. B．Deliver packages by itself. C．Plan the best delivery way. D．Design new delivery trucks. 3．What does the underlined word “reasoning” mean in Paragraph 3? A．绘画 B．推理 C．写作 D．编程 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．DeepSeek are good for big companies. B．DeepSeek changes the world in many ways. C．DeepSeek serves delivery and storage businesses. D．DeepSeek-R1 is important among DeepSeek models. Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京市金陵中学·期中） Here are 4 kinds of apps that are useful in our daily life now. Engineers created them to make our life much easier. DeepSeek: A smart tool that uses AI to help people with tasks like writing and learning. It makes technology easy to use and helps everyone work faster. Quizlet: A study tool that helps users learn subjects through flashcards, tests, and games. It has a lot of topics and users can create their own study sets (学习模式). Forest: A fun app that helps you better manage your time! When you set a time of more than 25 minutes, you grow a tree. If you leave the app, the tree dies! So it’s great for studying or homework while developing a sense of helping the Earth! Duolingo: A popular language-learning app offering small lessons in over 30 languages. It uses games to make learning fun, with exercises in reading, listening, speaking, and vocabulary. 1．Who are these four apps mainly for? A．Cooks. B．Doctors. C．Students. D．Engineers. 2．Which app may help you if you want to work faster? A．Deepseek. B．Quizlet. C．Forest. D．Duolingo. 3．What can we know about the app Forest? A．It can use games to make learning fun. B．it can help you manage your time better. C．It can allow you to create your own study sets. D．It can help you grow a tree if you leave the app. 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京外国语学校·期中） Dragons have long held the imagination of both Chinese and Western cultures, but they have very different looks and meanings that set them apart. In Chinese culture, the dragon, named “Long”, holds a special place. It has a special appearance, looking like a huge, long snake combined with various animal parts. For example, it has the tail of a fish, which helps it swim gracefully in water. The scales (鳞) of a fish cover its body, giving it a shiny and protective surface. Its long neck is similar to that of a snake, allowing for flexible movement. Chinese dragons are often wingless, but they have the magical ability to rocket up and fly through the sky. They stand for many positive qualities. In the past, they are the symbols (象征) of power. Emperors and kings were considered as sons of dragons, showing their noble (尊贵的) position. Also, Chinese farmers, who depended on good weather for their crops, used to offer sacrifices (祭祀品) like sheep to dragon gods. They hoped that the dragons would bring favorable weather, and thus good harvests. Moreover, dragons are believed to bring good fortune. You can often see dragon pictures on New Year decorations or at other traditional festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival. In Western culture. dragons are very different. They are giant creatures that can breathe fire and destroy life. Their large bat-like wings carry them to the sky. Their bodies are covered in lizard-like scales, and their tails often have a sharp tip. Western dragons are usually related to evil. In medieval times (中世纪), they were seen as symbols of the devil, and the devil was even called “the great dragon”. Knights (骑士) would be celebrated as the bravest heroes when they killed dragons. In a word, the dragons of Chinese and Western cultures reveal the large differences between these two worlds. While Chinese dragons are seen as symbols of strength, wisdom, and good fortune, the Western dragons are often described as wicked, fire-breathing beasts. Whether as a protector of the world or a fearsome enemy, the dragon remains a timeless and fascinating fictional creature, inviting us to explore the depths of our own culture and imagination. 1．Which of the following is NOT a feature of Chinese dragons described in the passage? A．They have lizard-like scales. B．They have a long, flexible neck. C．They can fly without wings. D．They have the tail of a fish. 2．Why did Chinese farmers offer sacrifices to dragon gods? A．To get protection from wild animals. B．To show respect to the emperor. C．To ensure good weather and harvests. D．To celebrate Chinese New Year. 3．How are dragons described in Western culture? A．As magical and protective beings. B．As wingless and gentle creatures. C．As evil and fire-breathing beasts. D．As common signs of good fortune. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京市金陵中学·期中） China has a long history of making and using fans. They have played an important role in Chinese lives. Fans were carried by men and women, and there were many kinds of fans. Each had a special use. At first they were used for cooling. Now many people enjoy the fans because of beautiful pictures and handwritings on them. They are art. There are usually beautiful things on fans. Sometimes there is a dragon flying in the sky or swimming in the water. It is a symbol of knowledge and life-giving water. Some fans have flowers. They carry good wishes that people want to live a richer life. Some people write words such as poems on fans to show they are smart and know a lot. There were many kinds of fans in old China. Fans called “Zheshan” might be first made by the Japanese around 600. Around 988, the Japanese brought Zheshan to China. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zheshan were getting more and more popular. Around 1600, many Chinese and some Japanese fans reached Europe. These were of poor quality in the eyes of Chinese, but many Europeans bought fans for their beauty. Today people in Japan and China still have fans in their homes. They are often gifts from friends. Although people seldom use fans for cooling now, they are a good match with modern homes because of their special beauty. 1．What were fans used for at the very beginning? A．Staying cool. B．Writing words. C．Decorating homes. D．Drawing pictures. 2．How does the writer develop his idea (展开观点) in Paragraph 3? A．By giving numbers. B．By telling the differences. C．By asking questions. D．By giving facts in time order. 3．Why did Europeans buy Chinese fans around 1600? A．The fans were well-made. B．The fans were very cheap. C．They liked the looks of the fans. D．They needed fans for cooling. 4．What’s the best title for this article? A．Different Kinds of Fans B．Different Uses of Fans C．The Beauty and History of Fans D．The Importance of Fans Passage 3 （24-25七年级下·江苏无锡市长泾片区·期中） Thoughts on a Tranquil Night By Li Bai Before my bed a pool of light; Can it be hoar-frost (霜) on the ground? Looking up, I find the moon bright; Bowing, in homesickness I’m drowned. Li Bai (701-762) is a Tang Dynasty poet (诗人). People call him the “poet-immortal” (诗仙). His works are cool and nice. He writes about 1,000 poems in his whole life. Which one of them do people like best? It may be Thoughts on a Tranquil Night. You can find this poem in Chinese textbooks and books like Three Hundred Tang Poems. The poem Thoughts on a Tranquil Night by Li Bai is like a short, beautiful story. It’s about missing home very much when you’re far from home. The poet uses only 20 Chinese words. Every word of the poem is not difficult but we can feel his strong feelings when reading the poem. In the poem, the poet sees a pool of light from the moon before his bed. He wants to know if the cold feeling is because of the frost on the ground. When he looks up at the bright moon,he feels a little warm because the moon makes him think of his homeland. But at last he puts his head down, wishing he were at home.This makes him feel homesick (思乡的) a lot. 1．What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph mean? A．People. B．Days. C．Poems. D．Books. 2．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．Li Bai writes about 1,000 poems during his life. B．Thoughts on a Tranquil Night describes the poet’s homesick feeling. C．Thoughts on a Tranquil Night can be found in Three Hundred Tang Poems. D．Thoughts on a Tranquil Night is about the beauty of spring. 3．How does Li Bai’s feeling develop (发展) in the poem Thoughts on a Tranquil Night? A．Warm→Cold→Homesick B．Cold→Warm→Homesick C．Cold→Homesick→Warm D．Homesick→Cold→Warm Passage 4 （24-25七年级下·江苏无锡市侨谊实验中学·期中） Chinese landscape poetry is a treasure. Poets use vivid (生动的) words to paint beautiful pictures of nature, like mountains, rivers, forests, and fields. Through these poems, we can feel their deep love for nature, sometimes, their inner feelings. 望天门山 (李白) 天门中断楚江开，碧水东流至此回。 两岸青山相对出，孤帆一片日边来。 Mount Heaven’s Gate Viewed from Afar Breaking Mount Heaven’s Gate, the great River rolls through; Its east-flowing green billows, hurled back here, turn north. From the two river banks thrust out the mountains ________; Leaving the sun behind, a lonely sail comes forth. (Translated by Xu Yuanchong) Take the poem “Mount Heaven’s Gate Viewed from Afar” by Li Bai (Tang Dynasty) as an example. The whole poem depicts (描绘) the poet’s magnificent view of Tianmen Mountain, as well as the rushing of the Chu River (a section of the Yangtze River near Tianmen Mountain) and the majesty of the green mountains on both sides of the river. This poem not only shows Li Bai’s excellent poetry skills and inner feelings, but also reflects the love and yearning of Tang Dynasty literati (文人) for natural beauty. Their love and strong wishes for the beauty of nature are just like ours in modern society. Another is Wang Wei’s poem. His works often depict quiet mountains and flowing waters. These poems let us feel the peace and magic of nature. Chinese landscape poetry is like a window, through which we can not only enjoy the beauty of nature but also understand the poets’ rich emotions. It’s also like a bridge connecting us to the beautiful world of ancient poets and nature. 1．Which colour is the most suitable for “________”. A．blue B．gray C．green D．brown 2．What does the underline word “yearning” mean? A．Respect. B．Thanks. C．Hope. D．Dream. 3．What is the main idea of the passage? A．To show the life of Li Bai. B．To introduce the Chinese Poets. C．To talk about a famous work of Li Bai. D．To introduce the Chinese landscape poetry. 主题02 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏南京玄武外国语学校·期中） People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbors might be. Since we can’t choose our neighbors, fences help create comfortable boundaries (边界) between homes. According to sociologist (社会学家) Douglas B．Currivan, most people want to know their neighbors just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbor problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others’ yards. Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbors get along better. “When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbors are more likely, ” explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighborhood safety. Studies show that burglars (入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal (示意) that the owners care about their property. However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even “spite fences”—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems. While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbors together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. Good neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance. 1．What is the main purpose (目的) of fences in marking properties? A．To decorate the yard beautifully. B．To attract wildlife to the neighborhood. C．To provide shade for outdoor activities. D．To show where one person’s land stops and another’s starts. 2．According to the article, why do burglars avoid homes with fences? A．Because fences are too expensive to climb over. B．Because fences signal that owners care about their property. C．Because fences make too much noise when they are touched. D．Because fences are always dangerous. 3．What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence? A．Her neighbors became much friendlier. B．She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. C．Her property value increased immediately. D．Burglars started targeting her home. 4．What can we infer about “spite fences” from the text? A．They are built to protect pets. B．They are designed to be beautiful. C．They are meant to annoy neighbors. D．They help neighbors become closer. 5．Which of the following would be the BEST title for this article? A．The History of Fences B．Why We Should Remove All Fences C．Good Fences Make Good Neighbors D．The Most Expensive Fences in the World Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏宿迁市沭阳县怀文中学·期中） In Shenzhen, many rooftops (外屋顶) become sky farms. On the sky farms, people grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables. These farms help people get close to nature in the city. At the Shenzhen Lily Flower Town, there’s a special sky farm. It doesn’t use earth (土壤). Workers grow plants in special water solutions (溶液). The farm opened in 2024 and works with local communities and schools to help people learn about plants. If you stay at a hotel (酒房) and you can pick fresh herbs (草料) on a sky farm on its roof, how fantastic it will be! Visitors can just do that at the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer. And the herbs can be used to cook special dishes then. Even schools are joining the fun. One school has built a rooftop garden for learning. Students can take part in farming activities as part of their labour practice (劳动实践) classes. Xia Yufan, a student, says she can learn things that teachers don’t teach in a classroom. “I can watch how the seeds sprout (种子发芽) and grow little by little. It feels great,” she says. But it’s not just farms up there. Some rooftops turn into coffee shops, outdoor movie theatres, and even places to camp! These special rooftops are like sky gardens for city people to enjoy nature and learn new things, high above the busy streets below. 1．The sky farm at the Shenzhen Lily Flower Town is special because of its ________. A．different kinds of plants B．way of growing plants C．beautiful buildings D．large area 2．According to (根据) the passage 2, the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer is the name of a ________. A．school B．hotel C．cook D．dish 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．More schools will build sky farms. B．Teachers should give classes outdoors. C．Students enjoy the fun of growing plants. D．Students don’t like traditional classroom learning. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Rooftops help deal with city problems. B．People are looking for new lifestyles. C．Farming is becoming more important. D．People use rooftops in creative ways. Passage 3 （24-25七年级下·江苏常州市清潭中学·期中） Many smartwatches today are great for your health. They can check how healthy your heart is and count your steps (数步数). Now, a new watch can even check the electrolytes (电解质) in your sweat (汗). Electrolytes are important in our body, and now smartwatches cap help us check them. We get electrolytes from our diet and they help us stay fit. If we don’t have enough electrolytes, we might feel tired, weak, or even have heart problems. When we sweat, we lose both water and electrolytes, especially (尤其) during exercise or hot weather. The new smartwatch can check our electrolyte levels (浓度). With its help, we can better understand when our body needs more. By doing this, smartwatches can become a useful tool for staying healthy. The new smartwatch collects sweat from the skin and checks it all the time. It has some special chips (芯片). They can check electrolyte levels in the user's sweat. The watch can tell the users if their electrolyte levels are not high enough. This helps stop hurt during exercise. It also tells people to drink water or electrolyte drinks in time. This way, they won't feel tired or get sick easily. But there is still one problem with the watch. It is bigger and heavier than other fitness watches. This makes it not comfortable to wear. In the future, the scientists will try to make the watch smaller. They also hope to make new chips to check more things, like blood (血) sugar. This will make the watch more useful for people with different health needs. And it will make it easier for people to stay healthy and active. 1．Where can we get electrolytes from? A．We get them from sweat. B．We get them from meals. C．We get them from blood. D．We get them from exercise. 2．How does the new smartwatch check electrolytes? A．By counting the user’s steps. B．By collecting and checking the sweat. C．By adding special chips to the body. D．By checking how healthy the user’s heart is. 3．What are the scientists planning to do in the future? A．Make the watch much brighter. B．Make the watch more expensive. C．Make the watch only for young people. D．Make the watch smaller and more helpful. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A．①②/③④/⑤ B．①/②③/④⑤ C．①②/③/④⑤ D．①/②③④/⑤ 主题03 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1 （24-25七年级下·江苏扬州中学教育集团树人学校·期中） Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects (昆虫) on our planet. Their colorful wings, flying from one flower to another, bring fun to people of all ages. However, they are in big trouble now. Since 2000, the number of butterflies has dropped by almost a quarter. Collin Edwards, who works at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, led a study on this worrying situation. Volunteers play an important role in understanding the situation. They love butterflies and help monitor them. Monitoring here means carefully watching and taking notes of their numbers, living places, and behaviors. This helps scientists like Edwards find out what’s going on. Three main things are causing the number of butterflies to reduce. First, their homes are disappearing. As cities grow and forests are cut down, butterflies’ homes are destroyed. Second, pesticides (杀虫剂) are a big problem. Pesticides are used to kill harmful insects, but they also harm butterflies and other helpful insects. Third, climate change is making things worse. The Earth is getting warmer. This changes the places where butterflies can live. Some of the plants they depend on might die because of the warmer climate. ________  A simple way is to plant flowers. They are good for butterflies in our gardens. These flowers not only provide butterflies with food but also offer them a safe place. We can also tell people to use fewer pesticides and protect butterflies’ living places. By doing these things, we can help save the butterflies. 1．Which picture best shows the change in butterfly population since 2000? A． B． C． D． 2．Why do volunteers monitor butterflies? A．To sell butterflies to scientists. B．To train butterflies to live in cities. C．To catch and collect butterflies for research. D．To record their numbers, living places, and behaviors. 3．How does the writer organize the information in Paragraph 3? A．By listing causes and explaining each one. B．By telling a story about beautiful butterflies. C．By describing different events in time order. D．By comparing butterflies with other insects. 4．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 4? A．Planting flowers is the only way to save butterflies. B．Protecting butterflies requires global government action. C．There is something we can do to help protect butterflies. D．Scientists have already solved the butterfly population crisis. Passage 2 （24-25七年级下·江苏无锡市经开区·期中） There are all kinds of plants on the earth. Many plants are pretty, while others are a little strange. Fig (无花果) trees are fruit trees. They grow in hot, wet places. Some fig trees are pretty strange! Like most plants, figs start off as seeds. Sometimes, these seeds stick to a nearby tree. Do you know what happens next? The fig seeds begin to grow. They form “air roots”. These roots take food from the “parent” tree. Over time, the roots grow and spread. They plant themselves into the ground. After a while, the fig will completely cover its parent tree. The parent will die, but the fig will stay. Fig trees seem strange, don’t they? In fact, they are important for many animals. Some plants give food to animals. Other plants use animals as food! Wetlands have poor soil (土壤). How do the plants live in such poor soil? There is a kind of plants with leaves like open mouths. When a bug (虫子) lands on these leaves, they close quickly. The bug is stuck! Plants like these have special juices. These juices turn bugs into food. Even in poor soil, these plants have all the food they need! Why would bugs land on such deadly plants? These plants give off a sweet smell. Bugs are always searching for food. The sweet smell makes them want to land on the plant. Some plants kill bugs. Other plants make people feel better. What happens if you get a sunburn? There is a plant that can help. It’s called the aloe plant. The aloe plant produces a special juice. If you break an aloe leaf, the juice flows out. Put some juice on your sunburn. You will feel better soon! The Earth is a pretty exciting place. There are so many things to see! Take a walk through a forest or field and look around. There are strange and wonderful plants just waiting to be discovered! 1．Which of the following pictures matches the plant in wetlands? A． B． C． D． 2．How does the writer develop (展开) the passage? A．By giving advice. B．By giving examples. C．By showing numbers. D．By showing pictures. 3．The purpose (目的) of the passage is to _______. A．show readers how to grow trees B．tell people which soil is good for plants C．help people learn more about bugs D．share with readers facts on strange plants 4．The following sentence can best be put at the end of _______. They give fruit to eat and a place to live. A．Paragraph 2 B．Paragraph 3 C．Paragraph 4 D．Paragraph 5 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $