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专题04 阅读表达2大常考话题 话题1 日常生活（常考点） 话题2 助人 （常考点） 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 日常生活 Passage 1 Should We Have a Weekly Screen-free Day? Is this realistic (现实可行的) now? And what if using screens makes you happier? What do you think? Should people have one screen-free day a week? Some people think that we are spending too much time online, which can be really bad for our health. Studies have shown that it can affect our sleep. It also makes it harder for young people to focus for a long time. Even though technology is an important part of people’s lives, so is free time. Less time spent online means more time to live in the real world. A day offline would help people focus on their hobbies, which help people feel more rested and relaxed. Having one screen-free day a week would also bring families together. Screens can take away the quality time they spend with loved ones and can even cause arguments. A day without screens is a simple idea that the whole family can follow. But some people have different ideas. They think instead of banning (禁止) technology for one day a week, we should pay more attention to how often we’re online and how it makes us feel. Scrolling (滑动浏览) on social media can make us feel like we’re missing out, while receiving a funny dog video from a friend can make us feel happy right now. In fact, research has shown that screen time can improve young people’s education and development. It’s also unrealistic to spend a whole day offline—people depend on digital devices to keep in touch. It’s not wise, either. What if we’re in an emergency and need to reach someone? Surely, it’s better to take short breaks every day and turn screens off during mealtimes and an hour or two before bed. A healthy balance is what we should aim for. 1．Why should people think about how much time they spend on digital devices? 2．What does “less time spent online” mean? 3．According to the last paragraph, what should we aim for? 4．Would you like to have one screen-free day a week? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) Passage 2 Now more and more Chinese teenagers find life more difficult without their parents. They don’t know how to do housework, because their parents do almost everything for them at home. Mary is 14 years old. One day, her parents went on a trip, so she was alone at home. At first, she was happy because her parents were not in. She could do everything that she liked. But when it was six o’clock in the afternoon, she felt hungry. “Oh, it’s time to have dinner. Where can I get my food?”, she said to herself. Later, she found some meat and vegetables in the fridge (冰箱), but she didn’t know how to cook them. At last, she could only go to a restaurant to eat. Many teenagers have the same problem as Mary. So I think they should learn some life skills, like cooking, cleaning up their rooms or dressing themselves. They shouldn’t depend too much on their parents. 5．Why do more and more Chinese teenagers not know how to do housework? 6．How did Mary feel at first when her parents were not at home? 7．Did Mary eat dinner at home at last? 8．Do you think it’s necessary for teenagers to do housework? Why or why not? Passage 3 There are three children in my family. My mother often makes us do housework. However, my grandmother doesn’t agree with her. She thinks my mother is too harsh (严厉的). In her opinion, parents shouldn’t be too strict with children. It is parents’ job to do housework. My mother thinks our family is made up of five family members. No one in the family is more important than others, so each member should help with chores. But my mother doesn’t ask us to do the same chores, because our ages are different. At the end of the day, after we finish playing with our toys, my mother asks us to put the toys away. If we don’t, we will have to say goodbye to our toys. She expects us to set the table at night and help fold (折叠) our own clothes. She doesn’t think she is asking too much. My mother knows we are tired after a long day’s study at school, but that’s life—harsh but real. She doesn’t pay us for doing some chores. She thinks we live in the house, so we should help out with some things in the house. No one is going to pay us for cleaning up our rooms later in life and she is not about to start doing it now. Some parents protect their children too much from anything unpleasant and make their children’s lives too comfortable and safe, but my mother is not interested in that way. She hopes we are able to look after ourselves and can be independent (独立的) early. 9．What does her grandmother think of her mother? 10．Why doesn’t her mother ask the children to do the same chores? 11．What does her mother ask the children to do after they finish playing with toys? 12．What do you think of children doing housework? Why? (Write at least two reasons.) Passage 4 Fun in the Run The marathon (马拉松) is very popular all over the world. In China, for the first six months of this year, there were 133 marathons across the country. Teenagers also join marathons. Xu Qian, a 15-year-old boy from Suqian, Jiangsu, loves running. He got first place in the 5-kilometer Happy Run of the Suqian Marathon held on April 2. For Xu, the race meant months of training and preparation. He runs about 30 to 40 kilometers in local stadiums each week before the run. “Unlike the 800-meter run at school, a marathon is about a runner’s endurance (耐力) and psychological quality (心理素质),” he said. When he felt tired during the race, he told himself not to give up. “In long-distance running, the only opponent(对手) you have to beat is yourself,” Xu added. Kindness from the people around plays a big part in helping runners get to the finish line. Li Zhouzi from Shanxi joined a 3-kilometer Kid Run of the Berlin Marathon in Germany in 2019 when she was 10. The support from the people cheering along the course really encouraged her. “When things were hard, people around cheered me on. Even if it was just the words, keep it up,” Li said. She believes that running a marathon is about staying focused on the final goal, not the suffering along the way. “Our life is also a marathon,” Li said. 13．How long does Xu Qian run each week to get ready for the race? 14．According to Xu Qian, who do you have to beat in long-distance running? 15．What does Li Zhouzi think is a great help in her running? 16．Do you like the long-distance running, like 800-meter run? Why or why not? (Give two reasons.) Passage 5 We all know that running is good for our health. Have you ever thought that running is also good for the earth? Sometimes a creative mind can bring us a win-win situation. Plogging is becoming increasingly popular after it started as an organizational activity in Sweden (瑞典). What is plogging? It is a term referring to the act of picking up litter while jogging. The term “plogging” is created by combining the English word “jogging” and “plocka upp”, a Swedish term that means “picking up”. Plogging is considered a perfect activity, as it is positive for the body. There’s no doubt that moving your body will do great things for your health, and plogging will also add some extra moves like squatting (蹲下) or bending (弯曲) your body. According to research, plogging for 10 minutes burns 48 calories, while usual jogging for 10 minutes burns about 39 calories. Plogging is a movement that anyone can join. To get started, choose a plogging route that you know is heavily littered but still considered safe. Do not forget to bring your recyclable rubbish bags and gloves, as well as some hand sanitizer (消毒纸巾) if necessary. You can jog alone or in groups. You can do it early in the morning, or a bit before going to work, or even in the late afternoon. If you’re not much of a jogger, that’s okay! You can take a walk. Anything that suits you! It really does not matter whether you take a 2-mile jog or a 5-mile marathon, or just a 15-minute morning walk, the idea with plogging is that you do some physical exercise while helping to pick up litter! Every day, about 2 million people plog in over 100 countries. If you have a pair of gloves, a rubbish bag, and enjoy being outside, plogging may be right for you! It can also better our environment. 17．What is plogging? 18．What do you need to bring when you plog? 19．How many people plog in over 100 countries every day? 20．Do you think plogging can become more and more popular? Why or why not? ( Please give at least 2 reasons) Passage 6 In recent years, our country has been actively increasing public health awareness (意识). While following the healthy eating pyramid to have healthy food is important, we must also pay close attention to mental health. Students’ Mental Health Day is on May 25th. This date, pronounced “wu er wu” in Chinese, sounds similar to “love yourself” in Chinese. Research shows that 1 in 5 teenagers worldwide experience mental health problems. In China, nearly 30% of middle school students feel stressed regularly. For teenagers today, there are several common mental health problems. Firstly, study stress is a big problem. Many students feel nervous before exams. Secondly, online apps have good and bad sides. Spending too much time online often leads to feelings of anxiety (焦虑). Thirdly, family relationships are also important because good family relationships can give teenagers love and support. If there isn’t enough communication in the family, teenagers will feel stressed. To solve these problems, we can take several steps. First, schools can offer more mental health education courses. These classes can teach students how to manage stress and build resilience (韧性，抗逆力). Second, parents should communicate more with their children. It’s good for creating a supportive home environment. Third, teenagers themselves should develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise and less screen time. A study found that 30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce anxiety levels by 20%. In conclusion, health includes both a good diet and a healthy mind. By taking care of our mental well-being, we can lead happier and more colourful lives. Remember, loving ourselves is the first step to a healthier future. 21．When is Students’ Mental Health Day? 22．How many common mental health problems does the writer talk about? 23．How can schools help solve the mental problems? 24．What will you do to improve your mental health? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 7 Working Out through Online Videos Physical exercise is good for our mind, body and spirit. Today, working out through online videos is becoming very popular. Since the Internet is widely used, it’s very easy for us to do so. That means we can work out anytime anywhere. One of my friends, Lin Fei, followed short workout videos to do daily exercise. “With live programs, I feel like working out with my friends, which encourages me to hold on to the last minute.” she said. Another friend of mine, Michael, told me that workout videos let him feel so comfortable. “I don’t like working out at the gym (健身房) because I don’t like being watched by others. Working out at home makes working out much more enjoyable.” he said. With their examples. I decided to give it a try. When I told my plan to my elder sister. a P. E. teacher, she reminded me that workout videos could be helpful but might still carry some problems. “Without being with someone in person (face to face), you will be less willing (愿意的) to work out to your best. Working out at the gym allows you to have advice in real time and get pushed harder.” my sister said to me. “Well, if you really want to have a try. First, choose proper programs or videos. That’s very important. And then ask your friends for advice. Their experiences can give you a good sight into what you can expect. Anyway, don’t be addicted (沉迷的) to it. You should try different ways to work out to be healthy.” At her suggestions, I finally followed an online workout program with personalized help that is held for three months. After the first period of training, I felt it very practical (实用的) and helpful when I put in the right amount (量) of work along with a strong will. Compared with going to the gym, using online videos to work out is a much cheaper and time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick to it. 25．Which way to work out is becoming very popular today? 26．Why does Michael dislike working out at the gym? 27．What is the problem of working out without someone else in person? 28．Would you like to follow online videos to work out? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons) 话题2 助人 Passage 1 In the United States, a group called Thread is helping school students meet their goals in their life. The non-profit (非营利的) organization is in the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland. The volunteers in the organization help the students with almost everything. With the help of the volunteers in Thread, the students can learn how to wash their clothes and how to get a job. Some volunteers drive students to school, others help them with their schoolwork in their free time. Thread was the idea of Sara Hemminger. She was a student learning at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The hospital where she worked was in a poor neighborhood in Baltimore. Ms. Hemminger wanted to do something to help young people living in poor neighborhoods. She wanted to give poor students the advice and support them to succeed school and life. Thread now has more than 750 volunteers. Thread helps connect students who are having difficulty in high school with people who can help them change their lives. Some of the students may have to drop out from school or something bad is happening at home. Volunteers stay with the students no matter what happens. Thread promises to keep the relationship between the students and volunteers for at least 10 years. Kate was 15 years old when she joined the program three years ago. “I had a lot of problems. When I moved here, I didn’t know a lot of people because I didn’t have family here. When the volunteers came into my life, it helped me with everything,” says Kate. Kate already knows what she wants to do with her life. She says she wants to be a designer, and she wants to volunteer at Thread in the future. Jesse Cohen is a medical student at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has helped Kate a lot. He says helping Kate has helped him. “Kate has taught me a lot about perseverance (毅力). She has overcome many problems to get where she is today, which is really inspiring. Volunteering helps others and also improves myself!” Cohen says. 1．Where is the organization named Thread? 2．Who came up with the idea of setting up Thread? 3．How does Thread work for the students in trouble? 4．Would you like to join Thread and work as a volunteer? Why? (At least two reasons.) Passage 2 For most people, having things stolen feels like a wrong act. Robbie Pruitt admitted (承认) that he got mad when he found out someone took his mountain bike in September, 2019. But soon enough, his feelings changed. After letting go of his anger and sadness, he began to feel sorry for the thief instead. For Pruitt, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was replace his stolen bike. But when he went bike shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if many people were buying bikes because buses weren’t running normally, and what if the person who’d taken his bike really needed transportation to get to work? With that thought in mind, Pruitt came up with a plan and posted (发帖) it on the community website. He offered to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair—again for free. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn’t have the money to buy one. As soon as the post was published, Pruitt received thirty used bicycles. Then came more than 500 requests for detailed information. By the end of 2020, Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be returned to their owners. Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are truly struggling. He doesn’t just provide bikes—he also helps kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes. In addition to practical skills, Pruitt’s lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. Meanwhile, the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment. “It’s a really great experience for kids,” said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. “Pruitt is certainly providing a service but it’s not just the bikes. It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the impact he can make on people.” 5．When did Pruitt find out someone took his mountain bike? 6．Where did Pruitt post his bike repair plan? 7．How many used bicycles did Pruitt receive right after his post? 8．What kind of families does Pruitt want to help with his donations? 9．Do you think Pruitt’s plan is helpful to the neighbors and the community? Why? (Give at least two reasons) Passage 3 It was hard not to notice the 8-year-old boy across the street who stormed in and out of his own house. He did it often enough that a neighbor, William Dunn, wondered what was going on in his life. So Dunn asked him. “He told me that he didn’t have a father, says Dunn, now 58,” and I realized there might be something I could do for him. That something was fishing, a passion (热爱) Dunn’s father had shared with him. “Fishing always brought me peace and it taught me how to be patient. When you’re on the water, you can forget about your problems and just appreciate the moment.” Dunn, who has three children of his own, offered to take him fishing. One Saturday afternoon on the water led to another, and soon he was teaching other kids in their neighborhood how to fish. That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of kids out almost every weekend to fish. Most didn’t have father figures in their lives and had never fished before. Some were foster (寄养的) kids who had lived from one home to the next. “They’d been through a lot, and they’d seen a lot, and their lives were difficult,” Dunn says. “But when they were fishing, all of that disappeared. Out on the boat, they’d be laughing and smiling and making new friends. I knew I was on to something.” In the beginning, Dunn— “Big Will” to the kids—spent a large part of his money from his job selling tires to rent (租) boats for the kids. Then, in 2018, he started the non-profit Take a Kid Fishing Inc. He and a small group of volunteers have introduced more than 2, 500 kids—most without fathers around—to the calming peace found on the water and the excitement of catching a fish. Just as important as the fishing are the relationships Dunn forms with the kids. One of those kids was Jayden Pryor, now 13, who had a hard time when his father died in a car accident in January 2020. After joining Take a Kid Fishing program, he told his mom that Big Will had given him a sense of purpose (目标感). And, Jayden’s grades have improved too. He has become very interested in fishing and thanks Dunn for helping him mature (成熟). He also mentions that he once caught a shark with Dunn’s help. “I hope he knows I mean it when I say thank you,” he says. Another regular angler (钓鱼爱好者), Bella Smith, says that Dunn emphasizes self-respect and mental toughness. “I’m able to forget about the past when I’m fishing and focus on something fun and positive,” says Smith, 21, who is in a foster program for young adults while she takes automotive classes at a technical college. “Fishing is learning for life. I’ve learned that I deserve a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down about something, I know it’s time to go fishing.” Dunn’s own father passed away this past December. As a result, the fishing trips have taken on new meaning for him. “I have even more passion for it because now I’m fatherless too.” That’s why he’s always eager to watch the kids on the boat. “There’s nothing like feeling that first pulling on the line and seeing a kid light up with a smile,” Dunn says. “I feel lucky to see that every weekend.” 10．What do you think of Dunn? Why? 11．What have the kids learned from Dunn and fishing? 12．The kids in the story have learned a lot from fishing with Dunn. What is the “fishing” in your life? How does it help you? Please give more details (细节). Passage 4 Chris is not a traditional explorer—he usually works in an office for a large organization (组织). Yet his job can sometimes be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer. Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders (无国界医生). MSF sends trained doctors all over the world to help people after a war or a disaster. Chris is a doctor from France who has travelled to many places to organize programmes that help people. At the moment, there are over 27,000 trained medical staff taking part in MSF projects and tasks. The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF. They need to be prepared to go almost anywhere in the world and, of course, they should expect difficult conditions. Doctors with experience in tropical (热带的) diseases are especially useful because most of MSF’s work is in Africa. When MSF accepts a doctor for a task, he has to go for at least six months. When doctors have completed a few tasks, they might be sent on an emergency task following a disaster, such as an earthquake. But why would a doctor leave a comfortable life and a good salary to join MSF? According to Chris, the experience you gain is a great help in your career. Besides, just like the explorers of the past, you need to keep an open mind and learn to mix well with the people you meet. Most importantly, at the end of each task, you have made a real difference to people’s lives. 13．What is MSF? 14．Why has Chris travelled to many places? 15．What kind of doctors are especially useful in Africa? 16．What do you think of an MSF doctor’s job? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 5 Charlotte Liebling was volunteering at a thrift shop in London, England, in 2016. Thrift shops sell used items like clothes or toys. Often, they donate the money they make to people in need. Liebling noticed that many people dropped off old soft teddy bears, rabbits and other stuffed animals in good condition. Some were sold. But most were thrown away. Liebling loves stuffed animals and she knew these stuffed animals were once special toys for the owners. “I was sad to learn most of them ended up at the garbage,” she said. In 2019, Liebling created a company called Loved Before. It is a soft-toy adoption agency. It cleans up donated stuffies. Then, it resells them online. It charges between 10 to 15 pounds for each stuffed animal. She has donated 50 percent of her profits (利润) to charity. In the past five years, Liebling has collected more than 60,000 stuffies —people can just drop them off at Loved Before’s offices. They can also mail them in. Lauren Sergi donated her collection of stuffed toys to Loved Before. “They deserved better than staying in boxes for decades.” she said. The stuffed animals are cleaned with high-temperature steam. Liebling works on 50 to 100 stuffed animals every day. She gets help from three workers and three volunteers. Each stuffie takes between one and five hours to clean up. Donors (捐赠人) are asked to send a brief story about their stuffed animals. The company uses the information to create a life story for the toys. Sometimes, a stuffie comes in without a story. “We’ll pass them over to a school classroom,” Liebling said. “The children will take them on adventures and write the stories. They help teach children the importance of giving something secondhand a second chance.” Liebling has big hopes for each Loved Before toy. “Our second-chance toys are very valuable. It’s because of the love and adventure they’ve already experienced. I love that we can give them a second chance to be loved. Besides, we contribute to environmental sustainability (可持续性) by reducing the waste and showing a new way of recycling.” 17．What do thrift shops sell? 18．How can people give the stuffies to Loved Before? 19．Where will the company pass the stuffies without stories over to? 20．What do you think of the company Loved Before? Why do you think so? (Give at least 2 reasons) $专题04 阅读表达2大常考话题 话题1 日常生活（常考点） 话题2 助人 （常考点） 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 日常生活 Passage 1 Should We Have a Weekly Screen-free Day? Is this realistic (现实可行的) now? And what if using screens makes you happier? What do you think? Should people have one screen-free day a week? Some people think that we are spending too much time online, which can be really bad for our health. Studies have shown that it can affect our sleep. It also makes it harder for young people to focus for a long time. Even though technology is an important part of people’s lives, so is free time. Less time spent online means more time to live in the real world. A day offline would help people focus on their hobbies, which help people feel more rested and relaxed. Having one screen-free day a week would also bring families together. Screens can take away the quality time they spend with loved ones and can even cause arguments. A day without screens is a simple idea that the whole family can follow. But some people have different ideas. They think instead of banning (禁止) technology for one day a week, we should pay more attention to how often we’re online and how it makes us feel. Scrolling (滑动浏览) on social media can make us feel like we’re missing out, while receiving a funny dog video from a friend can make us feel happy right now. In fact, research has shown that screen time can improve young people’s education and development. It’s also unrealistic to spend a whole day offline—people depend on digital devices to keep in touch. It’s not wise, either. What if we’re in an emergency and need to reach someone? Surely, it’s better to take short breaks every day and turn screens off during mealtimes and an hour or two before bed. A healthy balance is what we should aim for. 1．Why should people think about how much time they spend on digital devices? 2．What does “less time spent online” mean? 3．According to the last paragraph, what should we aim for? 4．Would you like to have one screen-free day a week? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．Because spending too much time on digital devices can harm our health, affect our sleep, and reduce our ability to focus. 2．It means more time to live in the real world. 3．We should aim for a healthy balance. 4．Yes, I would like to try a screen-free day each week. Firstly, I can get more time to do sports with my friends. Secondly, it would allow me to spend more time with my family to strengthen our relationships. 【导语】本文主要介绍了我们是否应该有一个每周无屏幕日，叙述无屏幕日给生活带来的影响，表明我们应该追求的是健康的平衡。 1．根据“Some people think that we are spending too much time online, which can be really bad for our health. Studies have shown that it can affect our sleep. It also makes it harder for young people to focus for a long time.”可知，有人认为我们花在网络上的时间太多了，这对健康非常不利。研究表明，上网会影响睡眠，还会让年轻人更难长时间集中注意力。此处表示人们之所以应该考虑自己在数字设备上花费了多少时间，是因为花太多时间在电子设备上会损害我们的健康，影响睡眠，并降低专注力。故填Because spending too much time on digital devices can harm our health, affect our sleep, and reduce our ability to focus. 2．根据“Less time spent online means more time to live in the real world.”可知，减少上网时间意味着有更多时间活在现实世界中。故填It means more time to live in the real world. 3．根据“A healthy balance is what we should aim for.”可知，我们应该追求一种健康的平衡。故填We should aim for a healthy balance. 4．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身是否愿意每周有一个无屏幕日作答并说明原因即可，如想每周尝试一天不碰电子屏幕。原因是这样能有更多时间和朋友一起做运动；其次，可以花更多时间陪伴家人，增进感情。故填Yes, I would like to try a screen-free day each week. Firstly, I can get more time to do sports with my friends. Secondly, it would allow me to spend more time with my family to strengthen our relationships. Passage 2 Now more and more Chinese teenagers find life more difficult without their parents. They don’t know how to do housework, because their parents do almost everything for them at home. Mary is 14 years old. One day, her parents went on a trip, so she was alone at home. At first, she was happy because her parents were not in. She could do everything that she liked. But when it was six o’clock in the afternoon, she felt hungry. “Oh, it’s time to have dinner. Where can I get my food?”, she said to herself. Later, she found some meat and vegetables in the fridge (冰箱), but she didn’t know how to cook them. At last, she could only go to a restaurant to eat. Many teenagers have the same problem as Mary. So I think they should learn some life skills, like cooking, cleaning up their rooms or dressing themselves. They shouldn’t depend too much on their parents. 5．Why do more and more Chinese teenagers not know how to do housework? 6．How did Mary feel at first when her parents were not at home? 7．Did Mary eat dinner at home at last? 8．Do you think it’s necessary for teenagers to do housework? Why or why not? 【答案】5．Because their parents do almost everything for them at home. 6．She felt happy. 7．No, she didn’t. 8．Yes, because doing housework teaches responsibility and prepares them for adulthood./ No, because teenagers should focus on studies, and parents can help save time by doing housework. 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲述了中国青少年因父母过度代劳而缺乏生活技能的现象，并通过14岁女孩Mary独自在家时的真实案例，呼吁青少年应该学习基本生活技能。 5．根据“They don’t know how to do housework, because their parents do almost everything for them at home.”可知，青少年不会做家务的原因是父母包办了一切，故填Because their parents do almost everything for them at home. 6．根据“At first, she was happy because her parents were not in.”可知，Mary最初因父母不在家而感到开心，故填She felt happy. 7．根据“At last, she could only go to a restaurant to eat.”可知，Mary最终去餐馆吃饭而非在家用餐，故填No, she didn’t. 8．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：Yes, because doing housework teaches responsibility and prepares them for adulthood./ No, because teenagers should focus on studies, and parents can help save time by doing housework. Passage 3 There are three children in my family. My mother often makes us do housework. However, my grandmother doesn’t agree with her. She thinks my mother is too harsh (严厉的). In her opinion, parents shouldn’t be too strict with children. It is parents’ job to do housework. My mother thinks our family is made up of five family members. No one in the family is more important than others, so each member should help with chores. But my mother doesn’t ask us to do the same chores, because our ages are different. At the end of the day, after we finish playing with our toys, my mother asks us to put the toys away. If we don’t, we will have to say goodbye to our toys. She expects us to set the table at night and help fold (折叠) our own clothes. She doesn’t think she is asking too much. My mother knows we are tired after a long day’s study at school, but that’s life—harsh but real. She doesn’t pay us for doing some chores. She thinks we live in the house, so we should help out with some things in the house. No one is going to pay us for cleaning up our rooms later in life and she is not about to start doing it now. Some parents protect their children too much from anything unpleasant and make their children’s lives too comfortable and safe, but my mother is not interested in that way. She hopes we are able to look after ourselves and can be independent (独立的) early. 9．What does her grandmother think of her mother? 10．Why doesn’t her mother ask the children to do the same chores? 11．What does her mother ask the children to do after they finish playing with toys? 12．What do you think of children doing housework? Why? (Write at least two reasons.) 【答案】9．She thinks her mother is too harsh. 10．Because their ages are different. 11．She asks them to put the toys away. 12．I think it’s necessary. Because it’s their duty and it can help them be independent. 【导语】本文讲述的是妈妈让孩子做家务，妈妈对此的看法。 9．根据“She thinks my mother is too harsh (严厉的).”可知，作者的祖母认为作者的妈妈太严厉了。故填She thinks her mother is too harsh. 10．根据“But my mother doesn’t ask us to do the same chores, because our ages are different.”可知，因为年龄不同，所以不要求做相同的家务。故填Because their ages are different. 11．根据“At the end of the day, after we finish playing with our toys, my mother asks us to put the toys away.”可知，玩完玩具后，妈妈让孩子们把玩具收好。故填She asks them to put the toys away. 12．开放性试题，答案不唯一。如可以回答为“有必要。因为这是他们的职责，可以帮助他们独立”。故填I think it’s necessary. Because it’s their duty and it can help them be independent. Passage 4 Fun in the Run The marathon (马拉松) is very popular all over the world. In China, for the first six months of this year, there were 133 marathons across the country. Teenagers also join marathons. Xu Qian, a 15-year-old boy from Suqian, Jiangsu, loves running. He got first place in the 5-kilometer Happy Run of the Suqian Marathon held on April 2. For Xu, the race meant months of training and preparation. He runs about 30 to 40 kilometers in local stadiums each week before the run. “Unlike the 800-meter run at school, a marathon is about a runner’s endurance (耐力) and psychological quality (心理素质),” he said. When he felt tired during the race, he told himself not to give up. “In long-distance running, the only opponent(对手) you have to beat is yourself,” Xu added. Kindness from the people around plays a big part in helping runners get to the finish line. Li Zhouzi from Shanxi joined a 3-kilometer Kid Run of the Berlin Marathon in Germany in 2019 when she was 10. The support from the people cheering along the course really encouraged her. “When things were hard, people around cheered me on. Even if it was just the words, keep it up,” Li said. She believes that running a marathon is about staying focused on the final goal, not the suffering along the way. “Our life is also a marathon,” Li said. 13．How long does Xu Qian run each week to get ready for the race? 14．According to Xu Qian, who do you have to beat in long-distance running? 15．What does Li Zhouzi think is a great help in her running? 16．Do you like the long-distance running, like 800-meter run? Why or why not? (Give two reasons.) 【答案】13．About 30 to 40 kilometers. 14．The only opponent I have to beat is myself. 15．The support from the people cheering along the course. 16．Yes, I do. Because long-distance running is about staying focused on the final goal and it can train my endurance and psychological quality. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了马拉松在中国青少年中的流行以及两位青少年参与马拉松的经历和感受。 13．根据“He runs about 30 to 40 kilometers in local stadiums each week before the run”可知，许谦每周跑30到40公里为比赛做准备。故填About 30 to 40 kilometers. 14．根据“In long-distance running, the only opponent you have to beat is yourself”可知，在长跑中，你必须战胜的对手是自己。故填The only opponent I have to beat is myself. 15．根据“The support from the people cheering along the course really encouraged her”可知，李周子认为沿途人们的支持对她帮助很大。故填The support from the people cheering along the course. 16．此题为开放性题目，答案合理即可。故填Yes, I do. Because long-distance running is about staying focused on the final goal and it can train my endurance and psychological quality. Passage 5 We all know that running is good for our health. Have you ever thought that running is also good for the earth? Sometimes a creative mind can bring us a win-win situation. Plogging is becoming increasingly popular after it started as an organizational activity in Sweden (瑞典). What is plogging? It is a term referring to the act of picking up litter while jogging. The term “plogging” is created by combining the English word “jogging” and “plocka upp”, a Swedish term that means “picking up”. Plogging is considered a perfect activity, as it is positive for the body. There’s no doubt that moving your body will do great things for your health, and plogging will also add some extra moves like squatting (蹲下) or bending (弯曲) your body. According to research, plogging for 10 minutes burns 48 calories, while usual jogging for 10 minutes burns about 39 calories. Plogging is a movement that anyone can join. To get started, choose a plogging route that you know is heavily littered but still considered safe. Do not forget to bring your recyclable rubbish bags and gloves, as well as some hand sanitizer (消毒纸巾) if necessary. You can jog alone or in groups. You can do it early in the morning, or a bit before going to work, or even in the late afternoon. If you’re not much of a jogger, that’s okay! You can take a walk. Anything that suits you! It really does not matter whether you take a 2-mile jog or a 5-mile marathon, or just a 15-minute morning walk, the idea with plogging is that you do some physical exercise while helping to pick up litter! Every day, about 2 million people plog in over 100 countries. If you have a pair of gloves, a rubbish bag, and enjoy being outside, plogging may be right for you! It can also better our environment. 17．What is plogging? 18．What do you need to bring when you plog? 19．How many people plog in over 100 countries every day? 20．Do you think plogging can become more and more popular? Why or why not? ( Please give at least 2 reasons) 【答案】17．It is a term referring to the act of picking up litter while jogging. 18．Recyclable rubbish bags, gloves and some hand sanitizer. 19．About 2 million people. 20．Yes, I do. Because it is good for the body and easy to join. 【导语】本文主要讲述了一种受欢迎的跑步形式—plogging，以及它给人类和环境带来的好处。 17．根据“What is plogging? It is a term referring to the act of picking up litter while jogging.”可知，此处表达什么是plogging？这是一个术语，指的是慢跑时捡起垃圾的行为。故填It is a term referring to the act of picking up litter while jogging. 18．根据“Do not forget to bring your recyclable rubbish bags and gloves, as well as some hand sanitizer if necessary.”可知，此处表达不要忘记带上你的可回收垃圾袋和手套，如果有必要的话，还可以带一些消毒纸巾。故填Recyclable rubbish bags, gloves and some hand sanitizer. 19．根据“Every day, about 2 million people plog in over 100 countries.”可知，此处表达每天，大约有200万人在100多个国家里徒步旅行。故填About 2 million people. 20．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I do. Because it is good for the body and easy to join. Passage 6 In recent years, our country has been actively increasing public health awareness (意识). While following the healthy eating pyramid to have healthy food is important, we must also pay close attention to mental health. Students’ Mental Health Day is on May 25th. This date, pronounced “wu er wu” in Chinese, sounds similar to “love yourself” in Chinese. Research shows that 1 in 5 teenagers worldwide experience mental health problems. In China, nearly 30% of middle school students feel stressed regularly. For teenagers today, there are several common mental health problems. Firstly, study stress is a big problem. Many students feel nervous before exams. Secondly, online apps have good and bad sides. Spending too much time online often leads to feelings of anxiety (焦虑). Thirdly, family relationships are also important because good family relationships can give teenagers love and support. If there isn’t enough communication in the family, teenagers will feel stressed. To solve these problems, we can take several steps. First, schools can offer more mental health education courses. These classes can teach students how to manage stress and build resilience (韧性，抗逆力). Second, parents should communicate more with their children. It’s good for creating a supportive home environment. Third, teenagers themselves should develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise and less screen time. A study found that 30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce anxiety levels by 20%. In conclusion, health includes both a good diet and a healthy mind. By taking care of our mental well-being, we can lead happier and more colourful lives. Remember, loving ourselves is the first step to a healthier future. 21．When is Students’ Mental Health Day? 22．How many common mental health problems does the writer talk about? 23．How can schools help solve the mental problems? 24．What will you do to improve your mental health? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】21．On May 25th. 22．3/Three. 23．Schools can offer more mental health education courses. 24．I will exercise daily and limit screen time because they reduce stress and anxiety. (开放性试题，答案合理即可) 【导语】本文介绍了心理健康的重要性、青少年的常见心理健康问题以及解决方法，提醒我们关注心理健康才能拥抱更健康的未来。 21．根据“Students’ Mental Health Day is on May 25th.”可知，学生心理健康日在5月25日。故填On May 25th. 22．根据“For teenagers today, there are several common mental health problems.”可知列举了study stress、online apps、family relationships三点。故填3/Three. 23．根据“First, schools can offer more mental health education courses.”可知，学校可以通过开设心理健康课程来帮助解决问题。故填Schools can offer more mental health education courses. 24．开放性试题，答案合理即可。根据“teenagers themselves should develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise and less screen time.”和“30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce anxiety levels by 20%.”可知，每日锻炼和减少屏幕时间有助于减轻焦虑和压力。故填I will exercise daily and limit screen time because they reduce stress and anxiety. Passage 7 Working Out through Online Videos Physical exercise is good for our mind, body and spirit. Today, working out through online videos is becoming very popular. Since the Internet is widely used, it’s very easy for us to do so. That means we can work out anytime anywhere. One of my friends, Lin Fei, followed short workout videos to do daily exercise. “With live programs, I feel like working out with my friends, which encourages me to hold on to the last minute.” she said. Another friend of mine, Michael, told me that workout videos let him feel so comfortable. “I don’t like working out at the gym (健身房) because I don’t like being watched by others. Working out at home makes working out much more enjoyable.” he said. With their examples. I decided to give it a try. When I told my plan to my elder sister. a P. E. teacher, she reminded me that workout videos could be helpful but might still carry some problems. “Without being with someone in person (face to face), you will be less willing (愿意的) to work out to your best. Working out at the gym allows you to have advice in real time and get pushed harder.” my sister said to me. “Well, if you really want to have a try. First, choose proper programs or videos. That’s very important. And then ask your friends for advice. Their experiences can give you a good sight into what you can expect. Anyway, don’t be addicted (沉迷的) to it. You should try different ways to work out to be healthy.” At her suggestions, I finally followed an online workout program with personalized help that is held for three months. After the first period of training, I felt it very practical (实用的) and helpful when I put in the right amount (量) of work along with a strong will. Compared with going to the gym, using online videos to work out is a much cheaper and time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick to it. 25．Which way to work out is becoming very popular today? 26．Why does Michael dislike working out at the gym? 27．What is the problem of working out without someone else in person? 28．Would you like to follow online videos to work out? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons) 【答案】25．Working out through online videos. 26．Because he doesn’t like being watched by others. 27．You will be less willing to work out to your best. 28．Yes, because it is convenient and saves time./ No, because it lacks real-time guidance and motivation. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍通过网络视频锻炼变得非常流行，以及网络锻炼的优点和可能存在的问题。 25．根据“Today, working out through online videos is becoming very popular.”可知，如今流行的锻炼方式是通过在线视频锻炼。故填Working out through online videos.   26．根据“Michael, told me that... I don’t like working out at the gym because I don’t like being watched by others.”可知，迈克尔不喜欢在健身房锻炼的原因是他不喜欢被别人观看。故填Because he doesn’t like being watched by others. 27．根据“Without being with someone in person, you will be less willing to work out to your best.”可知，没有他人在场一起锻炼的问题是人们会不太愿意尽全力锻炼。故填You will be less willing to work out to your best. 28．根据个人观点及文中信息：参考答案：Yes, because it is convenient and saves time. /No, because it lacks real-time guidance and motivation. 话题2 助人 Passage 1 In the United States, a group called Thread is helping school students meet their goals in their life. The non-profit (非营利的) organization is in the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland. The volunteers in the organization help the students with almost everything. With the help of the volunteers in Thread, the students can learn how to wash their clothes and how to get a job. Some volunteers drive students to school, others help them with their schoolwork in their free time. Thread was the idea of Sara Hemminger. She was a student learning at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The hospital where she worked was in a poor neighborhood in Baltimore. Ms. Hemminger wanted to do something to help young people living in poor neighborhoods. She wanted to give poor students the advice and support them to succeed school and life. Thread now has more than 750 volunteers. Thread helps connect students who are having difficulty in high school with people who can help them change their lives. Some of the students may have to drop out from school or something bad is happening at home. Volunteers stay with the students no matter what happens. Thread promises to keep the relationship between the students and volunteers for at least 10 years. Kate was 15 years old when she joined the program three years ago. “I had a lot of problems. When I moved here, I didn’t know a lot of people because I didn’t have family here. When the volunteers came into my life, it helped me with everything,” says Kate. Kate already knows what she wants to do with her life. She says she wants to be a designer, and she wants to volunteer at Thread in the future. Jesse Cohen is a medical student at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has helped Kate a lot. He says helping Kate has helped him. “Kate has taught me a lot about perseverance (毅力). She has overcome many problems to get where she is today, which is really inspiring. Volunteering helps others and also improves myself!” Cohen says. 1．Where is the organization named Thread? 2．Who came up with the idea of setting up Thread? 3．How does Thread work for the students in trouble? 4．Would you like to join Thread and work as a volunteer? Why? (At least two reasons.) 【答案】1．It is in the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland in the US./In the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland. 2．Sara Hemminger came up the idea of setting up Thread./Sara Hemminger./ Ms. Hemminger. 3．It helps the students look for volunteers and keeps the relationship between them. 4．Yes. I’d like to join Thread and work as a volunteer because I can do something for the people living in poor neighborhoods. And by doing so, I can improve myself a lot. 【导语】本文是关于一个叫Thread的非营利组织，位于美国马里兰州的巴尔的摩市。该组织帮助学校学生实现生活目标，提供各种支持，如教学生洗衣服、找工作、接送上学、辅导作业等。 1．根据“The non-profit organization is in the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland.” 可知，Thread位于马里兰州的巴尔的摩市。故填It is in the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland in the US./In the eastern city of Baltimore, Maryland. 2．根据“Thread was the idea of Sara Hemminger.” 可知，Sara Hemminger提出了这个想法。故填Sara Hemminger came up the idea of setting up Thread./Sara Hemminger./Ms. Hemminger. 3．根据“Thread helps connect students who are having difficulty in high school with people who can help them change their lives.”及“Volunteers stay with the  students no matter what happens. Thread promises to keep the  relationship between the students and volunteers for at least 10 years.”可知，Thread帮助有困难的学生与可以帮助他们改变生活的志愿者们联系起来，并承诺将学生和志愿者之间的关系保持至少10年。故填It helps the students look for volunteers and keeps the relationship between them. 4．开放性试题，合理即可。参考答案为Yes. I’d like to join Thread and work as a volunteer because I can do something for the people living in  poor neighborhoods. And by doing so, I can improve myself a lot. Passage 2 For most people, having things stolen feels like a wrong act. Robbie Pruitt admitted (承认) that he got mad when he found out someone took his mountain bike in September, 2019. But soon enough, his feelings changed. After letting go of his anger and sadness, he began to feel sorry for the thief instead. For Pruitt, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was replace his stolen bike. But when he went bike shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if many people were buying bikes because buses weren’t running normally, and what if the person who’d taken his bike really needed transportation to get to work? With that thought in mind, Pruitt came up with a plan and posted (发帖) it on the community website. He offered to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair—again for free. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn’t have the money to buy one. As soon as the post was published, Pruitt received thirty used bicycles. Then came more than 500 requests for detailed information. By the end of 2020, Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be returned to their owners. Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are truly struggling. He doesn’t just provide bikes—he also helps kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes. In addition to practical skills, Pruitt’s lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. Meanwhile, the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment. “It’s a really great experience for kids,” said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. “Pruitt is certainly providing a service but it’s not just the bikes. It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the impact he can make on people.” 5．When did Pruitt find out someone took his mountain bike? 6．Where did Pruitt post his bike repair plan? 7．How many used bicycles did Pruitt receive right after his post? 8．What kind of families does Pruitt want to help with his donations? 9．Do you think Pruitt’s plan is helpful to the neighbors and the community? Why? (Give at least two reasons) 【答案】5．In September, 2019. 6．On the community website. 7．Thirty /30. 8．Families that are truly struggling/Families who couldn’t afford bikes. 9． Yes. Because it provides free bikes to those in need and builds community relationships through teamwork and skill-sharing. (答案不唯一，但需基于原文给出至少两点理由) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Robbie Pruitt在自行车被盗后，从愤怒转为同情，并发起免费修车和捐赠计划的故事，他的行动不仅帮助了经济困难的家庭，还促进了社区关系和孩子们的技能成长。 5．根据“Robbie Pruitt admitted (承认) that he got mad when he found out someone took his mountain bike in September, 2019.”可知，自行车被盗时间为2019年9月。故填In September, 2019. 6．根据“Pruitt came up with a plan and posted (发帖) it on the community website.”可知，他发帖的地点是社区网站。故填On the community website. 7．根据“As soon as the post was published, Pruitt received thirty used bicycles.”可知，最初收到的自行车数量为30辆。故填Thirty /30. 8．根据“Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are truly struggling.”可知，他的帮助对象是经济困难的家庭。故填Families that are truly struggling/Families who couldn’t afford bikes. 9．根据“And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn’t have the money to buy one.”以及“It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the impact he can make on people.”可知，Robbie Pruitt的计划为有需要的人提供免费自行车，并通过团队合作和技能共享建立社区关系。故填Yes. Because it provides free bikes to those in need and builds community relationships through teamwork and skill-sharing. Passage 3 It was hard not to notice the 8-year-old boy across the street who stormed in and out of his own house. He did it often enough that a neighbor, William Dunn, wondered what was going on in his life. So Dunn asked him. “He told me that he didn’t have a father, says Dunn, now 58,” and I realized there might be something I could do for him. That something was fishing, a passion (热爱) Dunn’s father had shared with him. “Fishing always brought me peace and it taught me how to be patient. When you’re on the water, you can forget about your problems and just appreciate the moment.” Dunn, who has three children of his own, offered to take him fishing. One Saturday afternoon on the water led to another, and soon he was teaching other kids in their neighborhood how to fish. That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of kids out almost every weekend to fish. Most didn’t have father figures in their lives and had never fished before. Some were foster (寄养的) kids who had lived from one home to the next. “They’d been through a lot, and they’d seen a lot, and their lives were difficult,” Dunn says. “But when they were fishing, all of that disappeared. Out on the boat, they’d be laughing and smiling and making new friends. I knew I was on to something.” In the beginning, Dunn— “Big Will” to the kids—spent a large part of his money from his job selling tires to rent (租) boats for the kids. Then, in 2018, he started the non-profit Take a Kid Fishing Inc. He and a small group of volunteers have introduced more than 2, 500 kids—most without fathers around—to the calming peace found on the water and the excitement of catching a fish. Just as important as the fishing are the relationships Dunn forms with the kids. One of those kids was Jayden Pryor, now 13, who had a hard time when his father died in a car accident in January 2020. After joining Take a Kid Fishing program, he told his mom that Big Will had given him a sense of purpose (目标感). And, Jayden’s grades have improved too. He has become very interested in fishing and thanks Dunn for helping him mature (成熟). He also mentions that he once caught a shark with Dunn’s help. “I hope he knows I mean it when I say thank you,” he says. Another regular angler (钓鱼爱好者), Bella Smith, says that Dunn emphasizes self-respect and mental toughness. “I’m able to forget about the past when I’m fishing and focus on something fun and positive,” says Smith, 21, who is in a foster program for young adults while she takes automotive classes at a technical college. “Fishing is learning for life. I’ve learned that I deserve a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down about something, I know it’s time to go fishing.” Dunn’s own father passed away this past December. As a result, the fishing trips have taken on new meaning for him. “I have even more passion for it because now I’m fatherless too.” That’s why he’s always eager to watch the kids on the boat. “There’s nothing like feeling that first pulling on the line and seeing a kid light up with a smile,” Dunn says. “I feel lucky to see that every weekend.” 10．What do you think of Dunn? Why? 11．What have the kids learned from Dunn and fishing? 12．The kids in the story have learned a lot from fishing with Dunn. What is the “fishing” in your life? How does it help you? Please give more details (细节). 【答案】10．Dunn is kind-hearted and helpful. Because he volunteered to take kids without fathers fishing and even established a non-profit organization to help more of them. 11．The kids have learned patience, peace, self-respect, mental toughness, and gained a sense of purpose. Fishing also helps them escape hardships, build confidence, and form meaningful relationships. 12．In my life, “fishing” can be reading books. Reading can bring me peace and help me forget about life’s troubles. It broadens my horizons and enriches my knowledge. For example, reading history books helps me learn about different historical periods. When I’m down, reading relaxes me and makes me feel better. It also improves my thinking ability and imagination. (开放性题目，言之有理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了William Dunn通过钓鱼活动帮助缺乏父爱的孩子们找到生活目标，并成立非营利组织持续传递温暖的感人故事。 10．根据文章第三段“Dunn, who has three children of his own, offered to take him fishing.”以及第六段“Since then, Dunn has taken groups of kids out almost every weekend to fish. Most didn’t have father figures in their lives and had never fished before.”和第七段“In the beginning, Dunn— ‘Big Will’ to the kids—spent a large part of his money from his job selling tires to rent (租) boats for the kids. Then, in 2018, he started the nonprofit Take a Kid Fishing Inc.”等内容可知，邓恩注意到孩子们的困境后主动带他们钓鱼，还成立组织帮助更多孩子，花费了很多时间、精力和金钱在这些孩子身上，所以可推知邓恩是一个善良且乐于助人的人。故填 Dunn is kind-hearted and helpful. Because he volunteered to take kids without fathers fishing and even established a non-profit organization to help more of them. 11．根据第三段“Fishing always brought me peace and it taught me how to be patient. When you’re on the water, you can forget about your problems and just appreciate the moment.” 可知，孩子们通过钓鱼可以学会耐心，能在钓鱼时获得平静并忘记烦恼；根据第六段“But when they were fishing, all of that disappeared. Out on the boat, they’d be laughing and smiling and making new friends.”可知，孩子们还能结交新朋友，建立良好关系；根据第九段“ ... he told his mom that Big Will had given him a sense of purpose (目标感) ... He has become very interested in fishing and thanks Dunn for helping him mature (成熟).”可知，像杰登这样的孩子获得了目标感，成绩提高，学会了成熟；根据第十段“Bella Smith, says that Dunn emphasizes self-respect and mental toughness ... ‘Fishing is learning for life. I’ve learned that I deserve a better life than what I had.’”可知，孩子们学会了自尊和坚韧，还知道自己值得拥有更好的生活。故填The kids have learned patience, peace, self-respect, mental toughness, and gained a sense of purpose. Fishing also helps them escape hardships, build confidence, and form meaningful relationships. 12．开放性题目，言之有理即可。参考答案：In my life, “fishing” can be reading books. Reading can bring me peace and help me forget about life’s troubles. It broadens my horizons and enriches my knowledge. For example, reading history books helps me learn about different historical periods. When I’m down, reading relaxes me and makes me feel better. It also improves my thinking ability and imagination. Passage 4 Chris is not a traditional explorer—he usually works in an office for a large organization (组织). Yet his job can sometimes be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer. Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders (无国界医生). MSF sends trained doctors all over the world to help people after a war or a disaster. Chris is a doctor from France who has travelled to many places to organize programmes that help people. At the moment, there are over 27,000 trained medical staff taking part in MSF projects and tasks. The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF. They need to be prepared to go almost anywhere in the world and, of course, they should expect difficult conditions. Doctors with experience in tropical (热带的) diseases are especially useful because most of MSF’s work is in Africa. When MSF accepts a doctor for a task, he has to go for at least six months. When doctors have completed a few tasks, they might be sent on an emergency task following a disaster, such as an earthquake. But why would a doctor leave a comfortable life and a good salary to join MSF? According to Chris, the experience you gain is a great help in your career. Besides, just like the explorers of the past, you need to keep an open mind and learn to mix well with the people you meet. Most importantly, at the end of each task, you have made a real difference to people’s lives. 13．What is MSF? 14．Why has Chris travelled to many places? 15．What kind of doctors are especially useful in Africa? 16．What do you think of an MSF doctor’s job? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】13．MSF is an organization known as Doctors Without Borders. 14．To organize programs that help people. 15．Doctors with experience in tropical diseases. 16．I think an MSF doctor’s job is very challenging and important. Because they work in difficult conditions and they make a real difference. 【导语】本文介绍了无国界医生组织，以及无国界医生的重要性。 13．根据“Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders”可知，MSF是一个名为无国界医生的组织。故填MSF is an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders. 14．根据“Chris is a doctor from France who has travelled to many places to organize programmes that help people”可知，Chris去很多地方是为了组织帮助人们的项目。故填To organize programmes that help people. 15．根据“Doctors with experience in tropical diseases are especially useful because most of MSF’s work is in Africa.”可知，有热带疾病经验的医生在非洲特别有用。故填Doctors with experience in tropical diseases. 16．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填I think an MSF doctor’s job is very challenging and important. Because they work in difficult conditions and they make a real difference. Passage 5 Charlotte Liebling was volunteering at a thrift shop in London, England, in 2016. Thrift shops sell used items like clothes or toys. Often, they donate the money they make to people in need. Liebling noticed that many people dropped off old soft teddy bears, rabbits and other stuffed animals in good condition. Some were sold. But most were thrown away. Liebling loves stuffed animals and she knew these stuffed animals were once special toys for the owners. “I was sad to learn most of them ended up at the garbage,” she said. In 2019, Liebling created a company called Loved Before. It is a soft-toy adoption agency. It cleans up donated stuffies. Then, it resells them online. It charges between 10 to 15 pounds for each stuffed animal. She has donated 50 percent of her profits (利润) to charity. In the past five years, Liebling has collected more than 60,000 stuffies —people can just drop them off at Loved Before’s offices. They can also mail them in. Lauren Sergi donated her collection of stuffed toys to Loved Before. “They deserved better than staying in boxes for decades.” she said. The stuffed animals are cleaned with high-temperature steam. Liebling works on 50 to 100 stuffed animals every day. She gets help from three workers and three volunteers. Each stuffie takes between one and five hours to clean up. Donors (捐赠人) are asked to send a brief story about their stuffed animals. The company uses the information to create a life story for the toys. Sometimes, a stuffie comes in without a story. “We’ll pass them over to a school classroom,” Liebling said. “The children will take them on adventures and write the stories. They help teach children the importance of giving something secondhand a second chance.” Liebling has big hopes for each Loved Before toy. “Our second-chance toys are very valuable. It’s because of the love and adventure they’ve already experienced. I love that we can give them a second chance to be loved. Besides, we contribute to environmental sustainability (可持续性) by reducing the waste and showing a new way of recycling.” 17．What do thrift shops sell? 18．How can people give the stuffies to Loved Before? 19．Where will the company pass the stuffies without stories over to? 20．What do you think of the company Loved Before? Why do you think so? (Give at least 2 reasons) 【答案】17．Used items (like clothes or toys). 18．People can just drop them off at Loved Before’s offices or mail them in./By dropping them off at Loved Before’s offices or mailing them in. 19．A school classroom./School classrooms. 20．I think it’s meaningful/helpful because it makes secondhand toys to be loved again and it also donates 50 percent of the profits to charity. I think it’s educational because it teaches children the importance of giving something secondhand a second chance and it also shows a new way to reduce waste. 【导语】本文主要介绍Charlotte Liebling在英国伦敦的一家旧货店做志愿者的经历。 17．根据“Thrift shops sell used items like clothes or toys.”可知，旧货店出售旧物品，如衣服或玩具。故填Used items (like clothes or toys). 18．根据“people can just drop them off at Loved Before’s offices. They can also mail them in”可知，人们可以把它们放在Loved Before的办公室，也可以邮寄过来。故填People can just drop them off at Loved Before’s offices or mail them in./By dropping them off at Loved Before’s offices or mailing them in. 19．根据“We’ll pass them over to a school classroom”可知，把它们送到学校的教室，故填A school classroom./School classrooms. 20．本题属于开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案： I think it’s meaningful/helpful because it makes secondhand toys to be loved again and it also donates 50 percent of the profits to charity. I think it’s educational because it teaches children the importance of giving something secondhand a second chance and it also shows a new way to reduce waste. $