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考前特训 期中考 阅读理解 仿真模拟 考前特训（福建专用） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 特 训 范 围 Unit 7 Be a Better Learner! Unit 8 Every Coin Counts! Unit 9 Forces of Nature Passage 1 In the writing club, Miss Johnson asked us to share stories with classmates and give them helpful advice. I was nervous (紧张的). I had great story ideas but often made mistakes. I handed mine to Sofia quietly. However, Sofia was as nervous as I was. Why? I read her story. “It is about a brave dog. The story is better than anything else I read!” I told her. “Yours too,” Sofia said in a low voice without looking at me. Suddenly, I noticed a book. I read the title Sunny the Brave Dog and then looked inside. Sofia copied (抄袭) the story. I was angry. After I walked home, I wanted to ask Mum what I should do. I found Mum and Dad were making a cake. Dad was good at baking, and Mum liked decorating it. She could make the cake special. I realized that Mum and Dad had different skills. Seeing them working together, I smiled and had a good idea. The next morning, Sofia said sorry to me. “I love writing, but I seldom have a great idea,” Sofia said. “Can we work on a story together? I have ideas, but I make mistakes,” I said. “Of course. Let’s make a good team. I believe we can create something great,” Sofia said. We hugged (拥抱) happily. 1. Why was the writer nervous about sharing stories? A．She was afraid of Miss Johnson. B．She couldn’t describe a story well. C．She didn’t have a good story idea. D．She often made mistakes. 2. What does the word “low” probably mean in Chinese? A．热情的 B．尖锐的 C．响亮的 D．低声的 3. What did the writer learn from watching her parents make a cake? A．Baking is an important skill. B．Decoration can make cakes special. C．Working together makes things better. D．Families should spend time together. 4. How did the writer and Sofia solve their problem? A．By asking Miss Johnson for help. B．By choosing an easier subject to write about. C．By bringing their strengths together. D．By writing the story again without others’ help. 5. How do the writer’s feelings change over time? A．nervous→angry→happy B．excited→nervous→sad C．happy→nervous→bored D．nervous→happy→tired 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在写作俱乐部分享故事时发现发现索菲亚抄袭了书中的故事，回家看到父母合作做蛋糕后受到启发，最终和索菲亚一起合作解决问题，心情也发生了一系列变化的故事。 1. 第一段指出原因：“I had great story ideas but often made mistakes”，这直接说明作者紧张分享故事是因为自己经常犯错。 2. 第二段说明“low”的含义：“Sofia said in a low voice without looking at me”，结合语境可知索菲亚说话声音小，不敢看“我”，所以“low”意思是“低声的”。 3. 第三段说明作者从父母做蛋糕中学到的东西：“I realized that Mum and Dad had different skills. Seeing them working together, I smiled and had a good idea”，作者看到父母不同技能却能合作，从而有了好主意，说明作者学到了一起工作能让事情变得更好。 4. 最后一段说明作者和索菲亚解决问题的方式：“I have ideas, but I make mistakes”以及“Let’s make a good team. I believe we can create something great”，作者有想法但会犯错，索菲亚喜欢写作但缺乏好想法，两人决定合作，即发挥各自优势解决问题。 5. 第一段提到“I was nervous (紧张的)”，第二段提到“I was angry”，最后一段提到“We hugged (拥抱) happily”，说明作者的感情变化是紧张→生气→开心。 Passage 2 Dear Sun Meng, In your last email, you asked me what you should do when you are under stress and have worries. One good way that many students in my country find helpful is using a worry box. Let me explain how to make and use one. Try using a worry box1. Make a special box Use colourful things and pictures to make your worry box. Here is a picture of my worry-eating monster box! 2. Write down your worries Take some pieces of paper and write down your worries. 3. Rate (评价) your worries and store (储存) them in the box If you like, place each worry on a scale (等级) from 1 to 10. 1 means “a little worried” and 10 means “the most worried”. For example, today I put two worries into the box. I rate “losing my new bike” as a 2 and “getting bad grades in the maths exam” as a 7. 4. Talk it out Be sure to make some time every day or week to talk about your worries with your parents. Together, you can find the ways to deal with them. Remember that it’s not healthy to carry worries around in your head. The worry box provides a good place to “share” your worries. By using it, you’ll learn to deal with your worries. Yours, Anna 1. What did Sun Meng probably write in her last email to Anna? A．She shared her ways to deal with worries. B．She asked for advice. C．She talked about her schoolwork. D．She invited Anna to come to her home. 2. What is a worry box? A．A box for storing worries. B．A box for keeping pictures. C．A box for keeping grades. D．A box for making paper. 3. How did Anna feel about getting bad grades in the maths exam? A．Not worried. B．A little worried. C．Quite worried. D．The most worried. 4. What does Anna advise Sun Meng to do after putting the worries into the box? A．To rate them with parents. B．To discuss them with parents. C．To forget about them and leave them there. D．To share them with friends. 5. What is the main idea of the email? A．How to get good grades in exams. B．How to communicate with parents. C．How to deal with stress and worries. D．How to rate the worries. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文是Anna写给Sun Meng的一封邮件，介绍了“烦恼箱”这种缓解压力、处理烦恼的方法，包括制作、使用烦恼箱的具体步骤。 1. 第一段提到：“In your last email, you asked me what you should do when you are under stress and have worries.”，这说明Sun Meng 在上一封邮件中向Anna寻求了应对压力和烦恼的建议。 2. 表格中“Try using a worry box”部分提到：“Write down your worries”，“Rate your worries and store them in the box”，这说明烦恼箱是用来储存烦恼的盒子。 3. 表格中“Rate your worries and store them in the box”部分提到：“10 means ‘the most worried’… and ‘getting bad grades in the maths exam’ as a 7.”，结合评分等级，7分代表相当担心。 4. 表格中“Talk it out”部分提到：“Be sure to make some time every day or week to talk about your worries with your parents.”，这说明Anna建议Sun Meng把烦恼放进箱子后，和父母讨论这些烦恼。 5. 全文围绕“如何应对压力和烦恼”展开，介绍了烦恼箱这一实用方法，这说明邮件的主旨是如何处理压力和烦恼。 Passage 3 Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked, “Your paintings are really beautiful. Would you like to join the school art club?” Chen Jie’s eyes lit up. She loved painting, but she said hesitantly (犹豫地), “I... I don’t know. What if others don’t like my paintings?” Ms. Wang smiled kindly. “Don’t worry. In the art club, everyone shares and learns together. Why not give it a try?” With Ms. Wang’s encouragement, Chen Jie decided to take a leap of faith. She went to the art club the next week. At first, she was nervous and just painted quietly in a corner. But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, “Wow, these are amazing!” Their warm words made her feel accepted. Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there. They ate lunch together and talked about everything. Now, Chen Jie is different. She still loves painting, but she also loves being with people. “I used to think I was happy alone, but now I know that sharing my hobby with friends brings more joy.” Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone. When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship. 1. What was Chen Jie’s problem at the beginning of the story? A．She didn’t dare to talk with others. B．She didn’t like painting anymore. C．She was angry with her classmates. D．She failed her art exam. 2. Who encouraged Chen Jie to join the art club? A．Her mother. B．Her classmate. C．Her teacher. D．Her friend. 3. What does the underlined phrase “take a leap of faith” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Take a walk. B．Take a break. C．Take a look. D．Take a chance. 4. How did Chen Jie change after joining the art club? A．She became more careful. B．She made friends and opened her heart. C．She took up many hobbies. D．She became strict with others. 5. What can we learn from Chen Jie’s story? A．No one can stay alone all the time. B．Painting is popular in middle school. C．Stepping out helps us grow. D．Clubs are the best place for talented people. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了15岁的内向女孩陈洁在美术老师的鼓励下加入学校美术俱乐部，逐渐敞开心扉、收获友谊、实现成长的故事。 1. 第一段“She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others.”，说明陈洁的问题是不敢和他人交流。 2. 第二段“One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang ... Would you like to join the school art club?”及第四段“With Ms. Wang’s encouragement”，表明是她的美术老师王老师鼓励她加入美术俱乐部。 3. 结合上下文，陈洁本来犹豫不敢加入，在老师的鼓励下，她决定大胆尝试、抓住这个机会。“take a leap of faith”意思是“大胆一试，抓住机会”。 4. 第五段“Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there.”，表明陈洁加入美术俱乐部后逐渐敞开心扉，还交到了朋友。 5. 最后一段“Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone. When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship.”指出，陈洁的故事告诉我们走出舒适区才能成长。 Passage 4 Grow with Learning! Li Ming, 14 I was not good at math before. I always got low marks and thought I was just not smart enough. But my teacher said, “You fail because you stop trying.” Those words changed me. I started doing more exercises and asked my classmates for help. Little by little, math became easier. I learned that I CAN do hard things if I keep trying.” Chen Jie, 13 I loved English songs, but speaking in class made me nervous. One day, we had to do homework in pairs. I wanted to give up, but my partner smiled and said, “Let’s practice together.” She never laughed at my mistakes. On the show day, I spoke clearly and felt proud of myself. I learned that we grow when we try new things with friends. Tony, 14 Last summer, I tried to build a model airplane. But when I finished, it couldn’t fly. I felt upset and lost confidence. “Every mistake teaches you something. Try again,” Dad encouraged. Although the second time still failed, I kept trying. On the fifth try, my plane finally flew! It wasn’t perfect, but watching it in the air made me so happy. I learned that failure is a part of learning. 根据材料内容选择正确答案。 1. Who helped Li Ming with math? A．His classmates. B．His teacher. C．His parents. D．His friends. 2. Why did Chen Jie feel nervous in English class? A．She didn’t know many English words. B．She was afraid to speak in class. C．Her teacher was very strict. D．She forgot to do her homework. 3. In Tony’s story, the word “upset” most probably means _________. A．angry B．sad C．tired D．worried 4. What is the main idea of Tony’s story? A．Building models is an interesting hobby. B．Fathers always give the best advice. C．Failure can help us learn and grow. D．Practice makes perfect in everything. 5. What can we learn from their stories? A．School life is full of challenges. B．Learning English and math is easy. C．Hard work brings good marks. D．Don’t give up when facing difficulties. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述李明、陈洁、托尼三人面对困难不放弃，在他人鼓励下努力并有所成长的故事。 1. “Li Ming”部分的描述中提到：“I started doing more exercises and asked my classmates for help”，这直接说明是他的同学帮助了他学习数学。 2. “Chen Jie”部分的描述中提到：“I loved English songs, but speaking in class made me nervous”，这直接说明她因害怕在课堂上发言而感到紧张。 3. “Tony”部分的描述中提到：“Last summer, I tried to build a model airplane. But when I finished, it couldn’t fly. I felt upset and lost confidence.”，托尼制作的模型飞机不能飞，之后他失去信心，结合该语境可知“upset”在此处与“sad”意思相近，指“难过的”，用于描述托尼的感受。 4. “Tony”部分的描述最后提到：“I learned that failure is a part of learning”，这是他的故事想要表达的核心，即失败能帮助我们学习和成长。 5. 三人的故事均讲述了面对各自的困难，没有放弃并坚持尝试，最终有所收获和成长，因此从中我们能学到面对困难时不要放弃的道理。 Passage 5 It was Day 1 of our vacation on Cortes, a beautiful quiet island. “My phone, my phone, my phone.” My son kept moaning (呻吟). In front of him was a big window facing the blue ocean. And a cool soft wind was blowing in through the door. Clearly, he saw and felt none of it. Back at home, I’d soon give up and hand the phone over to him after five minutes of listening to this kind of moaning. But not here. Before we left, I had told my 10-year-old son the rule-no emails, no social media (社交媒体), no video games, and no phones. We came here to get away from them all. Here we were on our first day and already, he couldn’t stand it. ▲ I walked down the grass road to the beach and looked out to the sea. My 6-year-old daughter and my husband were drawing on pieces of wood. They were doing just fine. On Day 2, we spent the whole morning digging for shells (贝壳). This time, my son joined us. He was excited to collect shellfish and other sea treasures. When we got back to our little wood house, I gave my son a book and put him on the lovely garden chair. It was almost dinner when he looked up. The next few days passed in peace. On Day 6, my son was lying beside me on the beach, watching the sun going down. He was playing with the sand. And there was something shining in his eyes. I realized how time slowed down for both of us. It was just what I wanted. Finally, we were able to sit quietly without thinking about screens, phone calls or emails. A week’s life away from all the electronics (电子设备) was good. 1. What is the special rule for the writer’s vacation? A．They couldn’t use any of their electronics. B．They must keep quiet and stay in the house. C．They had to spend their vacation on an island. D．They should collect as many shells as possible. 2. Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．I felt really tired and went to bed. B．I closed the door and stayed with him. C．I just walked outside to leave him alone. D．I gave him his phone and let him stay inside. 3. What activities did the son do during the vacation? ① read a book      ② used his phone    ③ played with the sand ④ lay on the beach   ⑤ drew pictures      ⑥ collected shellfish A．①③⑤⑥ B．②③④⑥ C．①③④⑥ D．①②③⑤ 4. Which of the following can best describe the change of the son’s feelings? A．Angry→surprised→proud. B．Bored→excited→pleased. C．Worried→angry→hopeful. D．Bored→peaceful→surprised. 5. What’s the story mainly talking about? A．The writer’s son is crazy about phones. B．Digging for shells is a fun activity on vacation. C．Cortes is a beautiful and quiet island for vacation. D．A family enjoyed a peaceful vacation without electronics. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者一家在科尔特斯岛度假，期间远离所有电子设备，儿子从一开始无法忍受没有手机，到逐渐享受自然、平静度过假期的故事。 1. 第三段明确提到度假规则：“no emails, no social media, no video games, and no phones”，即不能使用任何电子设备。 2. 第四段空白处后内容：“I walked down the grass road to the beach and looked out to the sea.”，说明“我”走出去了，结合前文孩子一直呻吟，由此可知作者把儿子单独留下。 3. 第五段到第七段说明儿子在假期做的活动：“This time, my son joined us. He was excited to collect shellfish and other sea treasures.”说明儿子收集了贝类；“I gave my son a book and put him on the lovely garden chair.”说明儿子读了书；“On Day 6, my son was lying beside me on the beach, watching the sun going down. He was playing with the sand.”说明儿子躺在沙滩上玩沙子。所以儿子在假期做的活动是①③④⑥。 4. 第五段到第七段描述儿子情感变化：一开始儿子一直呻吟要手机，很无聊；“He was excited to collect shellfish and other sea treasures.”说明收集贝类时很兴奋；“And there was something shining in his eyes. I realized how time slowed down for both of us. It was just what I wanted. Finally, we were able to sit quietly without thinking about screens, phone calls or emails.”说明最后儿子很愉悦。心情变化为Bored→excited→pleased。 5. 全文围绕一家人远离电子设备、度过平静假期展开，因此主旨是一家人享受了没有电子设备的高兴假期。 Passage 6 Dear Mr. Li, I’m writing to say thank you to you. You are my English teacher in Grade Seven, and you changed my life about English learning. When I first came to middle school, I hated English very much. I couldn’t remember any English words, and I was afraid to speak English in class. I always sat in the corner and never answered your questions. But you didn’t ignore me. You called me to your office one day and talked with me patiently. You said, “English is not hard. As long as you take it step by step and keep practicing, you will learn it well.” After that, you paid more attention to me in class. You often asked me simple questions and encouraged me to answer them. When I made mistakes, you never laughed at me but corrected them carefully. You also told me some good ways to remember words, like making word lists and reading English stories every day. You even lent me your own English storybooks to read after class. With your help, I started to like English little by little. I began to recite words every morning and read English articles for 15 minutes every night. Now, my English grade is much better than before. I even won the third prize in the school English competition last month. Mr. Li, thank you for your love and encouragement. You are like a light in my study life. Your words and methods still guide me now. I will keep learning English hard and never give up. Yours sincerely, Zhang Wei 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. Why did Zhang Wei hate English at first? A．He thought English was too hard. B．Mr. Li was very strict with him. C．He had no time to learn English. D．The English classes were boring. 2. What did Mr. Li do when Zhang Wei was afraid to speak English? A．He laughed at him. B．He ignored him. C．He talked with him patiently. D．He asked him to sit in the front. 3. What good way did Mr. Li tell Zhang Wei to remember words? A．Watching English videos. B．Making word lists. C．Writing English diaries. D．Listening to English songs. 4. What can we know about Zhang Wei now? A．He still hates English. B．His English grade is much better. C．He won the first prize in the English competition. D．He doesn’t practice English any more. 5. Why did Zhang Wei write this letter? A．To tell Mr. Li about his English study now. B．To ask Mr. Li for more English storybooks. C．To thank Mr. Li for his help and encouragement. D．To share his English learning methods with Mr. Li. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文是一封感谢信，主要讲述了张伟在李老师的帮助与鼓励下，从讨厌英语到爱上英语、成绩大幅提升的经历，表达了对李老师的感激之情。 1. 第二段：“When I first came to middle school, I hated English very much. I couldn’t remember any English words, and I was afraid to speak English in class.”以及李老师的鼓励“English is not hard.” ，说明张伟最初讨厌英语是因为他觉得英语太难了，记不住单词也不敢开口。 2. 第二段指出：“But you didn’t ignore me. You called me to your office one day and talked with me patiently.”，说明当张伟害怕说英语时，李老师并没有忽视他，而是把他叫到办公室耐心交谈。 3. 第三段指出：“You also told me some good ways to remember words, like making word lists and reading English stories every day.”，表明李老师告诉张伟记单词的好方法包括制作单词清单和每天读英语故事。 4. 倒数第二段指出：“Now, my English grade is much better than before. I even won the third prize in the school English competition last month.” ，表明张伟现在的英语成绩比以前好很多，还获得了学校英语竞赛三等奖。 5. 文章开头：“I’m writing to say thank you to you.”和最后一段：“Mr. Li, thank you for your love and encouragement.” ，说明张伟写这封信的目的是感谢李老师的帮助与鼓励。 Passage 7 David is a student who once struggled with English. His biggest problem was that he was afraid of making mistakes. In class, he never raised his hand. He just copied down what the teacher wrote on the blackboard without really understanding it. His English score was always the lowest in his class, which made him feel ashamed. One day, his English teacher, Mr. Li, had a talk with him after class. Mr. Li said, “Mistakes are not your enemies. They are your teachers. Every mistake shows you an area where you need to improve.” He encouraged David to speak up without fear. David decided to change. He started by setting a small goal: to ask or answer one question in each English class. At first, his voice was shaky (颤抖的), and sometimes he gave wrong answers. But Mr. Li always smiled and said, “Good! Try!” Gradually (渐渐地), David became braver. He also began to practice English with his classmates after school. They watched English cartoons together and tried to describe what they saw. Months later, David’s progress was clear. He could understand most of what the teacher said in class. He even volunteered to give a short English speech at the school art festival. Although he was still not perfect, he was no longer afraid. He learned that the key to learning a language is not avoiding mistakes, but learning from them. 1. What was David’s biggest problem in learning English at first? A．He couldn’t remember the words. B．He was afraid of making mistakes. C．He wasn’t interested in English. D．He was weak in listening skills. 2. Why did David decide to change? A．He knew the importance of learning English. B．He thought mistakes are enemies of learning. C．His teacher encouraged him to speak up without fear. D．He succeeded in his final English examination. 3. What was David’s first small goal? A．To get the encouragement from his teacher. B．To finish the English homework on time every day. C．To watch English cartoons and sing English songs. D．To ask or answer one question in each English class. 4. What happened to David months later? A．He made great progress finally. B．He was perfect in learning English. C．He gave up learning English. D．He loved raising his hand in English class. 5. What can we learn from David’s story? A．We should never ask questions in class. B．Not making mistakes is the only way to success. C．Watching cartoons is the best way to learn English. D．Learning from mistakes is important for progress. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，通过David学习英语的经历，展现了“害怕犯错”是语言学习的常见障碍，而在他人鼓励下勇敢面对错误、从错误中学习，最终能实现自我突破，证明了“错误是学习的契机”这一核心观点。 1. 第一段第二句“His biggest problem was that he was afraid of making mistakes.”明确指出，David最初学英语的最大问题是害怕犯错。 2. 第二段“Mr. Li said, ‘Mistakes are not your enemies...’ He encouraged David to speak up without fear.”和第三段首句“David decided to change.”表明，David决定改变是因为老师的鼓励和引导。 3. 第三段第二句“He started by setting a small goal: to ask or answer one question in each English class.”直接说明，David的第一个小目标是每节英语课提问或回答一个问题。 4. 第四段“Months later, David’s progress was clear... he was no longer afraid.”描述了几个月后David取得了明显进步。 5. 从David的经历和第四段尾句“He learned that the key to learning a language is not avoiding mistakes, but learning from them.”可知，文章传递的核心主旨是“从错误中学习对进步很重要”。 Passage 8 Daniel had a day out with his friend Linda in Suzhou. Time Place Activity 8:20 a.m. Xiangmen Subway Station ↓by subway met Linda 9:00 a.m. —10:30 a.m. Suzhou Museum ↓by bike visited the museum 10:40 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Lion Grove Garden ↓by bike visited the garden (园林) and took pictures 12:15 p.m. —2:30 p.m. Pingjiang Road ↓by car went boating, had lunch and went shopping 3:00 p.m. —5:00 p.m. Tiger Hill climbed the hill 1. How long did Daniel stay in the museum? A．For 1 hour. B．For 1.5 hours. C．For 2 hours. D．For 2.5 hours 2. How did Daniel go to Lion Grove Garden? A． B． C． D． 3. What did Daniel and Linda do on Pingjiang Road? ①They had lunch.                           ②They went boating. ③They took pictures.                        ④They went shopping. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④ 4. Where did Daniel and Linda go after lunch? A．Xiangmen Subway Station. B．Lion Grove Garden. C．Pingjiang Road. D．Tiger Hill. 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．They spent 10 hours in one day visiting Suzhou. B．They visited 5 places in total. C．They explored both cultural and natural attractions. D．They visited three places in the afternoon. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 【导语】本文以时间和地点为线索，介绍了丹尼尔和朋友琳达在苏州一日出游的行程安排，包括各个时段的地点、交通方式及活动。 1. 表格中指出：“9:00 a.m. —10:30 a.m. Suzhou Museum visited the museum”，计算可知时长为1.5小时。 2. 表格中指出：“Suzhou Museum ↓by bike Lion Grove Garden”，表明丹尼尔骑自行车去狮子林。 3. 表格中指出：“Pingjiang Road went boating, had lunch and went shopping”，对应①吃午饭、②划船、④购物。 4. 表格中指出：“Pingjiang Road…had lunch…3:00 p.m. —5:00 p.m. Tiger Hill”，午饭后他们去了虎丘。 5. 表格中显示他们参观了博物馆、园林等人文景点，也攀登了虎丘这一自然景点，说明他们既游览了人文景观也游览了自然景观。 Passage 9 The Beijing Central Axis① is 7.8 km long from north to south through the city’s centre. It runs from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to Yongdingmen Gate in the south. In 2024, it was added (被列入) to the UNESCO World Heritage List②. On a beautiful day, I stepped out of the subway station and began my trip along the Axis from the south. My walk from Yongdingmen Gate to Zhengyangmen Gate was easy. I spent some time exploring Qianmen Street. I found many famous names there. They included Quanjude, famous for its Beijing roast duck, and the Lao She Teahouse. Keeping walking north, I passed through Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City before stopping for a quick lunch. Then I arrived at Jingshan Park. Climbing to the top, I took a bird’s eye view (鸟瞰) of the city. How fantastic! Next, I rode a bike along Di’anmen Street to the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower. In ancient times, the deep sounds of bells and drums told the time. Although my legs were feeling heavy, I climbed up the Bell Tower for a look back at the Axis. These ancient buildings weren’t just buildings—they were living history books of Beijing! Notes: ① the Beijing Central Axis 北京中轴线 ② the UNESCO World Heritage List 联合国教科文组织《世界遗产名录》 1. When was the Beijing Central Axis added to the List? A．In 2021. B．In 2022. C．In 2023. D．In 2024. 2. What did the writer do at Jingshan Park? A．He tasted Beijing roast duck. B．He climbed to the top for a view. C．He had a quick lunch. D．He had a bike ride. 3. Which is the right route (路线) of the writer’s trip? ① the Bell Tower        ② Jingshan Park        ③ Zhengyangmen Gate ④ Yongdingmen Gate    ⑤ the Forbidden City A．④→⑤→③→②→① B．④→③→②→⑤→① C．④→③→⑤→②→① D．①→②→⑤→③→④ 4. What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．The writer started the trip from the north. B．The writer spent a morning exploring the Axis. C．The writer had a tiring but meaningful trip. D．The writer had a bike ride to Tian’anmen Square. 5. What is the passage mainly about? A．A trip to explore the Beijing Central Axis. B．The need to save the Beijing Central Axis. C．The importance of the Bell and Drum Towers. D．Ancient buildings along the Beijing Central Axis. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者沿着北京中轴线进行的一次旅行，介绍了旅行路线、途中的所见所闻以及作者的感受等。 1. 第一段指出“In 2024, it was added (被列入) to the UNESCO World Heritage List”，这直接说明北京中轴线在2024年被列入联合国教科文组织《世界遗产名录》。 2. 第三段提到“Then I arrived at Jingshan Park. Climbing to the top, I took a bird’s eye view (鸟瞰) of the city”，说明作者在景山公园爬到山顶鸟瞰城市。 3. 第二段提到“My walk from Yongdingmen Gate to Zhengyangmen Gate was easy”，说明先从永定门到正阳门；第三段提到“Keeping walking north, I passed through Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City”，说明接着经过天安门广场和故宫；第三段还提到“Then I arrived at Jingshan Park”，说明之后到达景山公园；第四段提到“Next, I rode a bike along Di’anmen Street to the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower”，说明最后到达鼓楼和钟楼。所以路线是④→③→⑤→②→①C。 4. 最后一段提到“Although my legs were feeling heavy, I climbed up the Bell Tower for a look back at the Axis. These ancient buildings weren’t just buildings—they were living history books of Beijing”，虽然腿很沉，但作者还是爬上钟楼回望中轴线，认为这些古建筑是活的历史书，由此可推断作者这次旅行很累但很有意义。 5. 文章主要围绕作者沿着北京中轴线进行的一次旅行展开，介绍了旅行过程中的路线、所见所闻等，所以文章主要是关于一次探索北京中轴线的旅行。 Passage 10 The sun was shining brightly on a hot summer day. Some little ants were busy carrying small pieces of food to their nest. They stored the food carefully so that they would have enough food to eat during the coming winter. A grasshopper (蚱蜢) lived near them. He jumped around happily and sang songs all day. He thought the ants were silly to work so hard in such hot weather. Soon, winter arrived. The grasshopper felt cold and hungry. But he had eaten a lot over the previous (稍前) few days, and now there was nothing left. He was so hungry that he had to ask the ants for help. The kind ants lent him some food and taught him how to make it last through the winter. With the food and the ants’ advice, the grasshopper survived the cold months safely. From this story we can learn that if we want something, we need to make a good plan and work hard for it. The same is true with money: we should work hard to make it and be careful to spend it, or we may run out of money someday. 1. Why did the ants work hard in summer? A．To prepare for a family party. B．To share food with the grasshopper. C．To store food for winter. D．To make more money. 2. Which word can’t be used to describe the ants? A．Silly. B．Hard-working. C．Helpful. D．Wise. 3. How many things did the ants do to help the grasshopper? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 4. How does the writer tell us that if we want money we should work hard for it? A．By telling a story. B．By making a survey. C．By doing an experiment. D．By telling the fact. 5. Where can we read this text? A．In an advertisement. B．In a storybook. C．On a poster. D．In a guidebook. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事，主要讲述了炎热夏天蚂蚁辛勤储存食物准备过冬，住在附近的蚱蜢只顾开心玩乐，认为蚂蚁很傻，冬天到来后蚱蜢没有食物挨饿，向蚂蚁求助，蚂蚁借给蚱蜢食物并教会它如何挨过冬天，作者借此告诉我们：想要获得收获就要提前做好规划、努力付出，对待财富也是同样的道理。 1. 第一段指出原因：“They stored the food carefully so that they would have enough food to eat during the coming winter.”，蚂蚁夏天努力工作是为了给冬天储存足够的食物。 2. 第二段“He thought the ants were silly to work so hard in such hot weather.”以及全文内容，认为蚂蚁愚蠢的是蚱蜢，蚂蚁提前做好规划、还乐于助人，实际是勤奋、明智、乐于助人的，“Silly”不能用来形容蚂蚁。 3. 第三段明确指出：“The kind ants lent him some food and taught him how to make it last through the winter.”，蚂蚁一共帮了蚱蜢两件事：借给他食物、教他如何挨过冬天。 4. 作者先讲述了蚂蚁和蚱蜢的寓言故事，再从故事引申出关于赚钱理财的道理，是通过讲故事的方式告诉读者要努力赚钱、合理规划开销。 5. 本文是一篇富含哲理的寓言故事，因此最可能出现在故事书中，广告、海报、导游手册都不符合这类文章的出处。 Passage 11 Are you getting bored with seeing similar places on the ground? Why not try a hot air balloon flight? Fly high and enjoy amazing sights from the sky. Here’s something you need to know. All ages are welcome, but kids under 12 must fly with an adult. You should be fit enough to climb in and out of the balloon basket by yourself. And people with health problems cannot take the flight. Weather is important for a successful flight. We need light winds and a clear, rain-free sky. If it’s too cloudy, we’ll change the flight time. Our flights happen right after sunrise or before sunset. The flying season is from March to October. Don’t miss it because we don’t fly in winter! It’s much colder in the sky, so wear warm sweaters and jackets. And remember to put on your boots—you may walk in wet fields for a while after landing. The wind decides where the balloon goes! And our pilots will find a safe place to land. It might be 5 to 30 km away from the starting point. But don’t worry. We’ll send a bus to pick you up. You won’t have to walk all the way back! Hot air balloon flight is safe, fun, and great for most people. Come to enjoy the beautiful views from the sky! It will surely become one of your most unforgettable memories! Are you ready for this exciting flight? 1. Who can take the hot air balloon flight alone according to the text? A．A 10-year-old boy. B．A man with difficulty in moving his legs. C．A 13-year-old girl. D．A woman with a heart problem. 2. According to the text, what is a good time for a hot air balloon flight? A．A cloudy day in December. B．A sunny day in September. C．A rainy day in July. D．A stormy day in August. 3. Where might the balloon land if the wind blows from west to east? A．A B．B C．C D．D 4. What clothes SHOULDN’T we wear? A．Skirts. B．Boots. C．Coats. D．Sweaters. 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain how hot air balloons work. B．To tell people how dangerous balloon flights are. C．To encourage people to try a new experience. D．To compare balloon flights with other air trips. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了乘坐热气球飞行的相关信息，包括适合乘坐的人群、天气要求、飞行时间、着装要求、着陆地点以及乘坐热气球飞行的好处等，鼓励人们尝试这一新体验。 1. 第二段指出“All ages are welcome, but kids under 12 must fly with an adult. You should be fit enough to climb in and out of the balloon basket by yourself. And people with health problems cannot take the flight.”，这直接说明12岁及以上且身体健康、能自己进出热气球篮子的人可以独自乘坐热气球飞行，13岁的女孩符合要求。 2. 第三段提到“Weather is important for a successful flight. We need light winds and a clear, rain-free sky.”以及第四段“Our flights happen right after sunrise or before sunset. The flying season is from March to October.”，说明需要微风、晴朗无雨的天气，飞行季节是3月到10月，日出后或日落前飞行，9月的一个晴朗日符合。 3. 第六段提到“The wind decides where the balloon goes! And our pilots will find a safe place to land. It might be 5 to 30 km away from the starting point.”，说明气球随风向飞行。若风向自西向东，气球将从起点向东飞行，可能降落在起点以东的位置，对应图片中C的位置和方向。 4. 第五段提到“It’s much colder in the sky, so wear warm sweaters and jackets. And remember to put on your boots—you may walk in wet fields for a while after landing.”，说明要穿暖和的毛衣、夹克和靴子，裙子没有提及且在可能着陆在湿田地的情况下不适合穿。 5. 最后一段提到“Hot air balloon flight is safe, fun, and great for most people. Come to enjoy the beautiful views from the sky! It will surely become one of your most unforgettable memories! Are you ready for this exciting flight?”，说明热气球飞行安全、有趣，鼓励人们来享受天空美景，这将成为难忘的回忆，即鼓励人们尝试这一新体验。 Passage 12 Jiang Mengnan, who is deaf, won the Touching China 2021 Person of the Year Award for her positive attitude (态度). Jiang lost her hearing at just six months old. As she grew a bit older, her parents started teaching her to read lips (嘴唇) to understand others—the process was long and hard, but they never gave up. Through hard work, Jiang began to speak. Of school age, she entered an excellent primary school. At first, keeping up with lessons was not an easy task for her. During lessons, teachers often turned around to write on the blackboard as they were talking, and she couldn’t read their lips, so she had to copy down everything and study by herself after class to catch up. As the saying goes, “Everything comes to him who waits.” Jiang did well on the gaokao and successfully entered Jilin University in 2011. After another four years, she went to Tsinghua University for further studies. Jiang believes that people with disabilities have no need to feel bad about themselves, as they can do the same as or even better than normal people around them. She sees all challenges as gifts and she never gives up on her dreams. 1. What happened to Jiang when she was 6 months old? A．She lost her father. B．Her mother was seriously ill. C．She moved to Beijing with her parents. D．She lost her hearing. 2. Which was a challenge for Jiang in the primary school? A．She couldn’t talk with others. B．She couldn’t keep up with the lessons. C．Sometimes she couldn’t see the teachers’ lips in class. D．She couldn’t copy down everything on the blackboard. 3. What’s the best Chinese saying for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A．功夫不负有心人。 B．一寸光阴一寸金。 C．磨刀不误砍柴工。 D．众人拾柴火焰高。 4. Put the events about Jiang in the correct order. a. Jiang was completely deaf. b. Jiang won the Touching China 2021 Person of the Year Award. c. Jiang’s parents taught her to speak. d. Jiang studied in Jilin University. e. Jiang went to Tsinghua University. A．c-a-d-e-b B．a-c-e-b-d C．d-c-a-e-b D．a-c-d-e-b 5. What can we know about Jiang’s character according to the text? A．Careful and understanding. B．Hard-working and confident. C．Clever and creative. D．Honest and talented. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 【导语】本文主要讲述了失聪女孩江梦南凭借积极心态与不懈努力，最终获评“感动中国 2021 年度人物”的励志故事。 1. 由“Jiang lost her hearing at just six months old.”可知，她在6个月大时失去了听力。 2. 由“During lessons, teachers often turned around to write on the blackboard as they were talking, and she couldn’t read their lips”可知，上课时老师转身板书，她无法读取老师唇语是一大挑战。 3. 划线句“Everything comes to him who waits”意为“坚持等待的人终会得到一切”，对应谚语“功夫不负有心人”。 4. 根据文章时间线，事件顺序为：江梦南在6个月大时完全失聪→稍大后父母教她说话→2011 年考入吉林大学学习→吉大毕业后四年进入清华大学深造→获得“感动中国 2021 年度人物”称号，正确顺序是a-c-d-e-b。 5. 文中提到她克服听力障碍努力学习、考入名校，体现了hard-working；她认为残疾人可以和正常人一样甚至更好，体现了confident。 21 / 21乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $考前特训 期中考 阅读理解 仿真模拟 考前特训（福建专用） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 特 训 范 围 Unit 7 Be a Better Learner! Unit 8 Every Coin Counts! Unit 9 Forces of Nature Passage 1 In the writing club, Miss Johnson asked us to share stories with classmates and give them helpful advice. I was nervous (紧张的). I had great story ideas but often made mistakes. I handed mine to Sofia quietly. However, Sofia was as nervous as I was. Why? I read her story. “It is about a brave dog. The story is better than anything else I read!” I told her. “Yours too,” Sofia said in a low voice without looking at me. Suddenly, I noticed a book. I read the title Sunny the Brave Dog and then looked inside. Sofia copied (抄袭) the story. I was angry. After I walked home, I wanted to ask Mum what I should do. I found Mum and Dad were making a cake. Dad was good at baking, and Mum liked decorating it. She could make the cake special. I realized that Mum and Dad had different skills. Seeing them working together, I smiled and had a good idea. The next morning, Sofia said sorry to me. “I love writing, but I seldom have a great idea,” Sofia said. “Can we work on a story together? I have ideas, but I make mistakes,” I said. “Of course. Let’s make a good team. I believe we can create something great,” Sofia said. We hugged (拥抱) happily. 1. Why was the writer nervous about sharing stories? A．She was afraid of Miss Johnson. B．She couldn’t describe a story well. C．She didn’t have a good story idea. D．She often made mistakes. 2. What does the word “low” probably mean in Chinese? A．热情的 B．尖锐的 C．响亮的 D．低声的 3. What did the writer learn from watching her parents make a cake? A．Baking is an important skill. B．Decoration can make cakes special. C．Working together makes things better. D．Families should spend time together. 4. How did the writer and Sofia solve their problem? A．By asking Miss Johnson for help. B．By choosing an easier subject to write about. C．By bringing their strengths together. D．By writing the story again without others’ help. 5. How do the writer’s feelings change over time? A．nervous→angry→happy B．excited→nervous→sad C．happy→nervous→bored D．nervous→happy→tired Passage 2 Dear Sun Meng, In your last email, you asked me what you should do when you are under stress and have worries. One good way that many students in my country find helpful is using a worry box. Let me explain how to make and use one. Try using a worry box1. Make a special box Use colourful things and pictures to make your worry box. Here is a picture of my worry-eating monster box! 2. Write down your worries Take some pieces of paper and write down your worries. 3. Rate (评价) your worries and store (储存) them in the box If you like, place each worry on a scale (等级) from 1 to 10. 1 means “a little worried” and 10 means “the most worried”. For example, today I put two worries into the box. I rate “losing my new bike” as a 2 and “getting bad grades in the maths exam” as a 7. 4. Talk it out Be sure to make some time every day or week to talk about your worries with your parents. Together, you can find the ways to deal with them. Remember that it’s not healthy to carry worries around in your head. The worry box provides a good place to “share” your worries. By using it, you’ll learn to deal with your worries. Yours, Anna 1. What did Sun Meng probably write in her last email to Anna? A．She shared her ways to deal with worries. B．She asked for advice. C．She talked about her schoolwork. D．She invited Anna to come to her home. 2. What is a worry box? A．A box for storing worries. B．A box for keeping pictures. C．A box for keeping grades. D．A box for making paper. 3. How did Anna feel about getting bad grades in the maths exam? A．Not worried. B．A little worried. C．Quite worried. D．The most worried. 4. What does Anna advise Sun Meng to do after putting the worries into the box? A．To rate them with parents. B．To discuss them with parents. C．To forget about them and leave them there. D．To share them with friends. 5. What is the main idea of the email? A．How to get good grades in exams. B．How to communicate with parents. C．How to deal with stress and worries. D．How to rate the worries. Passage 3 Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked, “Your paintings are really beautiful. Would you like to join the school art club?” Chen Jie’s eyes lit up. She loved painting, but she said hesitantly (犹豫地), “I... I don’t know. What if others don’t like my paintings?” Ms. Wang smiled kindly. “Don’t worry. In the art club, everyone shares and learns together. Why not give it a try?” With Ms. Wang’s encouragement, Chen Jie decided to take a leap of faith. She went to the art club the next week. At first, she was nervous and just painted quietly in a corner. But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, “Wow, these are amazing!” Their warm words made her feel accepted. Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there. They ate lunch together and talked about everything. Now, Chen Jie is different. She still loves painting, but she also loves being with people. “I used to think I was happy alone, but now I know that sharing my hobby with friends brings more joy.” Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone. When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship. 1. What was Chen Jie’s problem at the beginning of the story? A．She didn’t dare to talk with others. B．She didn’t like painting anymore. C．She was angry with her classmates. D．She failed her art exam. 2. Who encouraged Chen Jie to join the art club? A．Her mother. B．Her classmate. C．Her teacher. D．Her friend. 3. What does the underlined phrase “take a leap of faith” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Take a walk. B．Take a break. C．Take a look. D．Take a chance. 4. How did Chen Jie change after joining the art club? A．She became more careful. B．She made friends and opened her heart. C．She took up many hobbies. D．She became strict with others. 5. What can we learn from Chen Jie’s story? A．No one can stay alone all the time. B．Painting is popular in middle school. C．Stepping out helps us grow. D．Clubs are the best place for talented people. Passage 4 Grow with Learning! Li Ming, 14 I was not good at math before. I always got low marks and thought I was just not smart enough. But my teacher said, “You fail because you stop trying.” Those words changed me. I started doing more exercises and asked my classmates for help. Little by little, math became easier. I learned that I CAN do hard things if I keep trying.” Chen Jie, 13 I loved English songs, but speaking in class made me nervous. One day, we had to do homework in pairs. I wanted to give up, but my partner smiled and said, “Let’s practice together.” She never laughed at my mistakes. On the show day, I spoke clearly and felt proud of myself. I learned that we grow when we try new things with friends. Tony, 14 Last summer, I tried to build a model airplane. But when I finished, it couldn’t fly. I felt upset and lost confidence. “Every mistake teaches you something. Try again,” Dad encouraged. Although the second time still failed, I kept trying. On the fifth try, my plane finally flew! It wasn’t perfect, but watching it in the air made me so happy. I learned that failure is a part of learning. 1. Who helped Li Ming with math? A．His classmates. B．His teacher. C．His parents. D．His friends. 2. Why did Chen Jie feel nervous in English class? A．She didn’t know many English words. B．She was afraid to speak in class. C．Her teacher was very strict. D．She forgot to do her homework. 3. In Tony’s story, the word “upset” most probably means _________. A．angry B．sad C．tired D．worried 4. What is the main idea of Tony’s story? A．Building models is an interesting hobby. B．Fathers always give the best advice. C．Failure can help us learn and grow. D．Practice makes perfect in everything. 5. What can we learn from their stories? A．School life is full of challenges. B．Learning English and math is easy. C．Hard work brings good marks. D．Don’t give up when facing difficulties. Passage 5 It was Day 1 of our vacation on Cortes, a beautiful quiet island. “My phone, my phone, my phone.” My son kept moaning (呻吟). In front of him was a big window facing the blue ocean. And a cool soft wind was blowing in through the door. Clearly, he saw and felt none of it. Back at home, I’d soon give up and hand the phone over to him after five minutes of listening to this kind of moaning. But not here. Before we left, I had told my 10-year-old son the rule-no emails, no social media (社交媒体), no video games, and no phones. We came here to get away from them all. Here we were on our first day and already, he couldn’t stand it. ▲ I walked down the grass road to the beach and looked out to the sea. My 6-year-old daughter and my husband were drawing on pieces of wood. They were doing just fine. On Day 2, we spent the whole morning digging for shells (贝壳). This time, my son joined us. He was excited to collect shellfish and other sea treasures. When we got back to our little wood house, I gave my son a book and put him on the lovely garden chair. It was almost dinner when he looked up. The next few days passed in peace. On Day 6, my son was lying beside me on the beach, watching the sun going down. He was playing with the sand. And there was something shining in his eyes. I realized how time slowed down for both of us. It was just what I wanted. Finally, we were able to sit quietly without thinking about screens, phone calls or emails. A week’s life away from all the electronics (电子设备) was good. 1. What is the special rule for the writer’s vacation? A．They couldn’t use any of their electronics. B．They must keep quiet and stay in the house. C．They had to spend their vacation on an island. D．They should collect as many shells as possible. 2. Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．I felt really tired and went to bed. B．I closed the door and stayed with him. C．I just walked outside to leave him alone. D．I gave him his phone and let him stay inside. 3. What activities did the son do during the vacation? ① read a book      ② used his phone    ③ played with the sand ④ lay on the beach   ⑤ drew pictures      ⑥ collected shellfish A．①③⑤⑥ B．②③④⑥ C．①③④⑥ D．①②③⑤ 4. Which of the following can best describe the change of the son’s feelings? A．Angry→surprised→proud. B．Bored→excited→pleased. C．Worried→angry→hopeful. D．Bored→peaceful→surprised. 5. What’s the story mainly talking about? A．The writer’s son is crazy about phones. B．Digging for shells is a fun activity on vacation. C．Cortes is a beautiful and quiet island for vacation. D．A family enjoyed a peaceful vacation without electronics. Passage 6 Dear Mr. Li, I’m writing to say thank you to you. You are my English teacher in Grade Seven, and you changed my life about English learning. When I first came to middle school, I hated English very much. I couldn’t remember any English words, and I was afraid to speak English in class. I always sat in the corner and never answered your questions. But you didn’t ignore me. You called me to your office one day and talked with me patiently. You said, “English is not hard. As long as you take it step by step and keep practicing, you will learn it well.” After that, you paid more attention to me in class. You often asked me simple questions and encouraged me to answer them. When I made mistakes, you never laughed at me but corrected them carefully. You also told me some good ways to remember words, like making word lists and reading English stories every day. You even lent me your own English storybooks to read after class. With your help, I started to like English little by little. I began to recite words every morning and read English articles for 15 minutes every night. Now, my English grade is much better than before. I even won the third prize in the school English competition last month. Mr. Li, thank you for your love and encouragement. You are like a light in my study life. Your words and methods still guide me now. I will keep learning English hard and never give up. Yours sincerely, Zhang Wei 1. Why did Zhang Wei hate English at first? A．He thought English was too hard. B．Mr. Li was very strict with him. C．He had no time to learn English. D．The English classes were boring. 2. What did Mr. Li do when Zhang Wei was afraid to speak English? A．He laughed at him. B．He ignored him. C．He talked with him patiently. D．He asked him to sit in the front. 3. What good way did Mr. Li tell Zhang Wei to remember words? A．Watching English videos. B．Making word lists. C．Writing English diaries. D．Listening to English songs. 4. What can we know about Zhang Wei now? A．He still hates English. B．His English grade is much better. C．He won the first prize in the English competition. D．He doesn’t practice English any more. 5. Why did Zhang Wei write this letter? A．To tell Mr. Li about his English study now. B．To ask Mr. Li for more English storybooks. C．To thank Mr. Li for his help and encouragement. D．To share his English learning methods with Mr. Li. Passage 7 David is a student who once struggled with English. His biggest problem was that he was afraid of making mistakes. In class, he never raised his hand. He just copied down what the teacher wrote on the blackboard without really understanding it. His English score was always the lowest in his class, which made him feel ashamed. One day, his English teacher, Mr. Li, had a talk with him after class. Mr. Li said, “Mistakes are not your enemies. They are your teachers. Every mistake shows you an area where you need to improve.” He encouraged David to speak up without fear. David decided to change. He started by setting a small goal: to ask or answer one question in each English class. At first, his voice was shaky (颤抖的), and sometimes he gave wrong answers. But Mr. Li always smiled and said, “Good! Try!” Gradually (渐渐地), David became braver. He also began to practice English with his classmates after school. They watched English cartoons together and tried to describe what they saw. Months later, David’s progress was clear. He could understand most of what the teacher said in class. He even volunteered to give a short English speech at the school art festival. Although he was still not perfect, he was no longer afraid. He learned that the key to learning a language is not avoiding mistakes, but learning from them. 1. What was David’s biggest problem in learning English at first? A．He couldn’t remember the words. B．He was afraid of making mistakes. C．He wasn’t interested in English. D．He was weak in listening skills. 2. Why did David decide to change? A．He knew the importance of learning English. B．He thought mistakes are enemies of learning. C．His teacher encouraged him to speak up without fear. D．He succeeded in his final English examination. 3. What was David’s first small goal? A．To get the encouragement from his teacher. B．To finish the English homework on time every day. C．To watch English cartoons and sing English songs. D．To ask or answer one question in each English class. 4. What happened to David months later? A．He made great progress finally. B．He was perfect in learning English. C．He gave up learning English. D．He loved raising his hand in English class. 5. What can we learn from David’s story? A．We should never ask questions in class. B．Not making mistakes is the only way to success. C．Watching cartoons is the best way to learn English. D．Learning from mistakes is important for progress. Passage 8 Daniel had a day out with his friend Linda in Suzhou. Time Place Activity 8:20 a.m. Xiangmen Subway Station ↓by subway met Linda 9:00 a.m. —10:30 a.m. Suzhou Museum ↓by bike visited the museum 10:40 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Lion Grove Garden ↓by bike visited the garden (园林) and took pictures 12:15 p.m. —2:30 p.m. Pingjiang Road ↓by car went boating, had lunch and went shopping 3:00 p.m. —5:00 p.m. Tiger Hill climbed the hill 1. How long did Daniel stay in the museum? A．For 1 hour. B．For 1.5 hours. C．For 2 hours. D．For 2.5 hours 2. How did Daniel go to Lion Grove Garden? A． B． C． D． 3. What did Daniel and Linda do on Pingjiang Road? ①They had lunch.                           ②They went boating. ③They took pictures.                        ④They went shopping. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④ 4. Where did Daniel and Linda go after lunch? A．Xiangmen Subway Station. B．Lion Grove Garden. C．Pingjiang Road. D．Tiger Hill. 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．They spent 10 hours in one day visiting Suzhou. B．They visited 5 places in total. C．They explored both cultural and natural attractions. D．They visited three places in the afternoon. Passage 9 The Beijing Central Axis① is 7.8 km long from north to south through the city’s centre. It runs from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to Yongdingmen Gate in the south. In 2024, it was added (被列入) to the UNESCO World Heritage List②. On a beautiful day, I stepped out of the subway station and began my trip along the Axis from the south. My walk from Yongdingmen Gate to Zhengyangmen Gate was easy. I spent some time exploring Qianmen Street. I found many famous names there. They included Quanjude, famous for its Beijing roast duck, and the Lao She Teahouse. Keeping walking north, I passed through Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City before stopping for a quick lunch. Then I arrived at Jingshan Park. Climbing to the top, I took a bird’s eye view (鸟瞰) of the city. How fantastic! Next, I rode a bike along Di’anmen Street to the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower. In ancient times, the deep sounds of bells and drums told the time. Although my legs were feeling heavy, I climbed up the Bell Tower for a look back at the Axis. These ancient buildings weren’t just buildings—they were living history books of Beijing! Notes: ① the Beijing Central Axis 北京中轴线 ② the UNESCO World Heritage List 联合国教科文组织《世界遗产名录》 1. When was the Beijing Central Axis added to the List? A．In 2021. B．In 2022. C．In 2023. D．In 2024. 2. What did the writer do at Jingshan Park? A．He tasted Beijing roast duck. B．He climbed to the top for a view. C．He had a quick lunch. D．He had a bike ride. 3. Which is the right route (路线) of the writer’s trip? ① the Bell Tower        ② Jingshan Park        ③ Zhengyangmen Gate ④ Yongdingmen Gate    ⑤ the Forbidden City A．④→⑤→③→②→① B．④→③→②→⑤→① C．④→③→⑤→②→① D．①→②→⑤→③→④ 4. What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．The writer started the trip from the north. B．The writer spent a morning exploring the Axis. C．The writer had a tiring but meaningful trip. D．The writer had a bike ride to Tian’anmen Square. 5. What is the passage mainly about? A．A trip to explore the Beijing Central Axis. B．The need to save the Beijing Central Axis. C．The importance of the Bell and Drum Towers. D．Ancient buildings along the Beijing Central Axis. Passage 10 The sun was shining brightly on a hot summer day. Some little ants were busy carrying small pieces of food to their nest. They stored the food carefully so that they would have enough food to eat during the coming winter. A grasshopper (蚱蜢) lived near them. He jumped around happily and sang songs all day. He thought the ants were silly to work so hard in such hot weather. Soon, winter arrived. The grasshopper felt cold and hungry. But he had eaten a lot over the previous (稍前) few days, and now there was nothing left. He was so hungry that he had to ask the ants for help. The kind ants lent him some food and taught him how to make it last through the winter. With the food and the ants’ advice, the grasshopper survived the cold months safely. From this story we can learn that if we want something, we need to make a good plan and work hard for it. The same is true with money: we should work hard to make it and be careful to spend it, or we may run out of money someday. 1. Why did the ants work hard in summer? A．To prepare for a family party. B．To share food with the grasshopper. C．To store food for winter. D．To make more money. 2. Which word can’t be used to describe the ants? A．Silly. B．Hard-working. C．Helpful. D．Wise. 3. How many things did the ants do to help the grasshopper? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 4. How does the writer tell us that if we want money we should work hard for it? A．By telling a story. B．By making a survey. C．By doing an experiment. D．By telling the fact. 5. Where can we read this text? A．In an advertisement. B．In a storybook. C．On a poster. D．In a guidebook. Passage 11 Are you getting bored with seeing similar places on the ground? Why not try a hot air balloon flight? Fly high and enjoy amazing sights from the sky. Here’s something you need to know. All ages are welcome, but kids under 12 must fly with an adult. You should be fit enough to climb in and out of the balloon basket by yourself. And people with health problems cannot take the flight. Weather is important for a successful flight. We need light winds and a clear, rain-free sky. If it’s too cloudy, we’ll change the flight time. Our flights happen right after sunrise or before sunset. The flying season is from March to October. Don’t miss it because we don’t fly in winter! It’s much colder in the sky, so wear warm sweaters and jackets. And remember to put on your boots—you may walk in wet fields for a while after landing. The wind decides where the balloon goes! And our pilots will find a safe place to land. It might be 5 to 30 km away from the starting point. But don’t worry. We’ll send a bus to pick you up. You won’t have to walk all the way back! Hot air balloon flight is safe, fun, and great for most people. Come to enjoy the beautiful views from the sky! It will surely become one of your most unforgettable memories! Are you ready for this exciting flight? 1. Who can take the hot air balloon flight alone according to the text? A．A 10-year-old boy. B．A man with difficulty in moving his legs. C．A 13-year-old girl. D．A woman with a heart problem. 2. According to the text, what is a good time for a hot air balloon flight? A．A cloudy day in December. B．A sunny day in September. C．A rainy day in July. D．A stormy day in August. 3. Where might the balloon land if the wind blows from west to east? A．A B．B C．C D．D 4. What clothes SHOULDN’T we wear? A．Skirts. B．Boots. C．Coats. D．Sweaters. 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain how hot air balloons work. B．To tell people how dangerous balloon flights are. C．To encourage people to try a new experience. D．To compare balloon flights with other air trips. Passage 12 Jiang Mengnan, who is deaf, won the Touching China 2021 Person of the Year Award for her positive attitude (态度). Jiang lost her hearing at just six months old. As she grew a bit older, her parents started teaching her to read lips (嘴唇) to understand others—the process was long and hard, but they never gave up. Through hard work, Jiang began to speak. Of school age, she entered an excellent primary school. At first, keeping up with lessons was not an easy task for her. During lessons, teachers often turned around to write on the blackboard as they were talking, and she couldn’t read their lips, so she had to copy down everything and study by herself after class to catch up. As the saying goes, “Everything comes to him who waits.” Jiang did well on the gaokao and successfully entered Jilin University in 2011. After another four years, she went to Tsinghua University for further studies. Jiang believes that people with disabilities have no need to feel bad about themselves, as they can do the same as or even better than normal people around them. She sees all challenges as gifts and she never gives up on her dreams. 1. What happened to Jiang when she was 6 months old? A．She lost her father. B．Her mother was seriously ill. C．She moved to Beijing with her parents. D．She lost her hearing. 2. Which was a challenge for Jiang in the primary school? A．She couldn’t talk with others. B．She couldn’t keep up with the lessons. C．Sometimes she couldn’t see the teachers’ lips in class. D．She couldn’t copy down everything on the blackboard. 3. What’s the best Chinese saying for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A．功夫不负有心人。 B．一寸光阴一寸金。 C．磨刀不误砍柴工。 D．众人拾柴火焰高。 4. Put the events about Jiang in the correct order. a. Jiang was completely deaf. b. Jiang won the Touching China 2021 Person of the Year Award. c. Jiang’s parents taught her to speak. d. Jiang studied in Jilin University. e. Jiang went to Tsinghua University. A．c-a-d-e-b B．a-c-e-b-d C．d-c-a-e-b D．a-c-d-e-b 5. What can we know about Jiang’s character according to the text? A．Careful and understanding. B．Hard-working and confident. C．Clever and creative. D．Honest and talented. 14 / 14乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $