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考前押题07 阅读回答问题含续写12篇 单元U3主题 货币与理财 Passage 1 1．The main goal is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. 2．The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. 3．He earned money by helping with his parents’ garden. 4．Young people will have much more responsibility than their parents or grandparents. 5．Because she was in credit card debt and her parents refused to pay for her. 6．After clearing her debt, Giselle would allocate income first to an emergency fund, then manage all other spending with a strict budget. Passage 2 1．Yes, it is. 2．They traded goods directly. / They used things like a cow to trade for some sheep. 3．We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. 4．Three. They are making a shopping list, saving a little money regularly, and cutting down unnecessary expenses. 5．I will make a shopping list before shopping and save some money every week.（答案合理即可） Passage 3 1．Setting a goal. 2．By keeping them separate from the rest of your money (using a money box or a savings account). 3．Interest. 4．I usually divide my pocket money into three parts: one part for daily expenses like snacks, one part for saving in a bank for future goals, and one part for donating to charity or buying small gifts for my family. Passage 4 1．In 2009. 2．57 days. 3．Calmer and think more. 4．China’s digital economy is growing. 5．It’s very convenient. 单元U2主题 探索与发明 Passage 1 1．To help visitors find lost phones and other things in the water. 2．Sharks are great swimmers; they can swim fast and turn quickly. 3．For four hours. 4．Slower. Because real fish have soft muscles while the robot shark’s body is harder. 5．I would choose a robot bird. It can fly high to rescue people in mountains, deliver medicine to faraway villages, and watch over forests to stop fires. Passage 2 1．It was created in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania in the US. 2．It was extremely big, took up a whole room and weighed over 30 tons. 3．It could only do simple math calculations at a slow speed when working. 4．Factories use them to run machines, teachers make lessons and students study with them. 5．We can learn that science and technology move forward with people’s hard work. (答案不唯一，合理即可) Passage 3 1．Yes, it does. 2．Because AI customer service helps companies to save money and improve efficiency. 3．AI service can’t always understand hard/complex questions or human feelings. Besides, it makes getting manual service more difficult for customers. 4．AI is helpful because it can make our life easier and help us study. But we shouldn’t depend on it too much. We should use it wisely.(言之成理即可) Passage 4 1．Some must be connected to power lines and others depend on batteries that don’t last long. 2．Two. 3．It creates pressure vibrations. 4．They also send out the data carrying the camera’s pictures. 5．Yes. Because it can be powered by ocean sounds and work anywhere in the sea, which helps scientists discover the ocean world. 单元U1主题 艺术和艺术家 Passage 1 1．On October 9th, 2024. 2．Buyers from big stores. 3．A week. 4．They get ideas for their own styles to attract more public attention. 5．Yes, I’d like to. Because I can see the latest fashion designs, learn about new fashion trends and feel the charm of Chinese culture in the fashion world./No, I wouldn’t. Because I’m not interested in fashion shows, and I prefer to focus on daily comfortable clothes. Passage 2 1．It uses bamboo as its main material, and bamboo grows quickly and is easy to cut. 2．They cut bamboo into thin and soft strips and weave them into different objects by hand carefully. 3．Because its products were very useful and necessary for people’s daily life in the past. 4．Local governments build experience centres, hold weaving lessons for students and designers create modern creative bamboo gifts. 5．I can learn basic bamboo weaving skills, introduce this traditional craft to my classmates and friends, and share lovely bamboo works online to let more people know about it.(言之有理即可) Passage 3 1．No, they don’t. 2．The two areas of art. 3．Applied art requires an object to be functional as well as beautiful. 4．In the twentieth/20th century. 5．The upside-down bicycle wheel on a stool. 6．Art can make our ordinary, everyday lives a little more special. Passage 4 1．No, it wasn’t. 2．Because art often makes Chou think deeply and is the bridge for communicating different views and values. 3．Chou’s appreciation for art grows. 4．The painting shows a busy city on the Qingming Festival. It makes me feel peaceful and calm, and it reminds me of the beauty of nature and the importance of community. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题07 阅读回答问题含续写12篇 单元U1主题艺术和艺术家 单元U2主题探索与发明 单元U3主题货币与理财 单元U3主题 货币与理财 Passage 1 Parents and children often face the challenges of money. Common topics include setting the pocket money, learning to save, and deciding on expensive purchases. The goal of most parents is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. The goal of most kids is getting money to spend. How can families balance these goals? “All parents hope they’ll raise a money-savvy (善于理财的) kid, who’ll grow up to be an adult wise in their money use, “says financial (金融的) planner Peg Eddy. The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. The Tidler family in Denver found the best way to teach about money was to let their kids earn some. Their son, Ryan has made $7,800 by helping with his parents’ garden. Besides, he bought a bike and a wonderful sound system. And he is going to buy a car next year. Ryan has come to see the value in making his own money even when other kids are given money by their parents. Learn Now, Save Later Money skills are an important part of becoming a successful adult. David Brady, another financial planner, says, “Young people today will have much more responsibility for their financial future than their parents or grandparents.” Experts say, knowing how to manage money is the best way for kids to get what they really want. That means long- term planning and saving for big expenses like college or a car. It also means thinking of others, by making donations to charity. Brady does remind kids. “They shouldn’t be thinking about money all the time,” he says. However, they should understand basic rules for earning, saving and investing (投资). That knowledge is greatly needed. Over the past years, the average credit card debt of Americans ages 18 to 24 doubled, to nearly $3,000. Among high school students, four out of five have never taken a personal finance class. Talking About It Many kids want to learn how to manage their money. But parents think only about what kids shouldn’t do. They argue that kids are young and inexperienced, they may easily get in debt if they manage their own money. Giselle Lopez, 17, of New York City, learned the hard way. She was over $2,000 in debt on her first credit card. Her parents refused to pay, so Giselle got a job. Then she paid the debt off slowly herself. “Now every time I use it, I know that it comes from my own pocket,” Giselle says. “That gives me a sense of responsibility for my actions.” Different kids will have different styles when it comes to money. Teaching them how to use money doesn’t have to mean setting strict rules. When children like Ryan and Giselle have their own money to consider, they can learn to set those rules themselves. 1．What is the main goal of most parents when it comes to their kids and money? 2．According to financial planner Peg Eddy, what is the key to raising a money-savvy kid? 3．How did Ryan from the Tidler family earn his money? 4．What does David Brady say about young people’s responsibility for their financial future? 5．Why did Giselle Lopez get a job? 6．After finally paying off  her credit card debt, how would Giselle plan her future spending to avoid falling into debt again? (no more than 30 words) 【答案】1．The main goal is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. 2．The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. 3．He earned money by helping with his parents’ garden. 4．Young people will have much more responsibility than their parents or grandparents. 5．Because she was in credit card debt and her parents refused to pay for her. 6．After clearing her debt, Giselle would allocate income first to an emergency fund, then manage all other spending with a strict budget. 【导语】本文主要探讨了家长如何帮助孩子学会理财，并通过多个案例说明了让孩子拥有和管理自己的钱的重要性。 1．第一段“The goal of most parents is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely”直接说明了大多数家长的主要目标是教孩子明智地管理钱，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 2．第二段金融规划师Peg Eddy说“The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own”直接说明了培养善于理财的孩子的关键是让孩子拥有一些自己的钱去学习，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 3．第三段“Their son, Ryan has made $7,800 by helping with his parents’ garden”直接说明了Ryan通过帮父母打理花园赚钱，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 4．第四段David Brady说“Young people today will have much more responsibility for their financial future than their parents or grandparents”直接说明了年轻人对自己的财务未来会比父母或祖父母承担更多责任，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 5．第七段“Her parents refused to pay, so Giselle got a job”直接说明了Giselle因为父母拒绝替她还债而去工作，这是原文中的因果信息，直接提取。 6．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。可结合文中理财建议进行合理规划，言之成理即可。 Passage 2 Money is very important in our life. We use money to buy food, clothes, books and other things we need. But do you know how to use money wisely? Long ago, people did not use money. They traded goods directly. For example, they used a cow to trade for some sheep. Later, people began to use shell money, metal coins and paper money. Today, we have many new ways to pay. We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. It is very convenient for us to pay everywhere in China. As students, we have pocket money from parents or relatives. But many students don’t know how to manage it well. They spend too much money on snacks, toys or games. They often buy things they don’t need. That’s not a good habit. Here are some good ways to save money and manage pocket money. First, make a shopping list before you go shopping. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list. Second, save a little money every week or every month. You can put it in a piggy bank or a bank. Third, cut down unnecessary expenses. Don’t eat out too often. Try to eat at home. Turn off the lights when you leave the room to save electricity. Saving money is a good life skill. It helps us learn to be patient and careful with money. It also helps us get ready for the future. If we have a good plan for pocket money, we will not waste money. We can use money to do more useful things, like buying books, helping others or traveling. All in all, money is important, but using money wisely is more important. Let’s learn to save money and make good plans for our pocket money. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题： 1．Is money very important in our life? 2．What did people use to trade long ago before they used money? 3．What are the new payment ways we have today? 4．How many good ways to save money does the passage tell us? What are they? 5．What will you do to save your pocket money? (开放性题目) 【答案】1．Yes, it is. 2．They traded goods directly. / They used things like a cow to trade for some sheep. 3．We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. 4．Three. They are making a shopping list, saving a little money regularly, and cutting down unnecessary expenses. 5．I will make a shopping list before shopping and save some money every week.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文主要介绍了金钱在生活中的重要性，回顾了从物物交换到现代支付方式的发展历史，分析了学生管理零用钱的现状，并给出了具体实用的省钱建议。 1．第一段首句明确指出：“Money is very important in our life.”。文中通过这一陈述直接肯定了金钱在生活中的重要地位，故作肯定回答。 2．第二段前两句描述了古代的贸易方式：“Long ago, people did not use money. They traded goods directly.”。随后文中以牛换羊为例，说明了在货币出现之前人们通过直接交换货品来进行贸易。 3．第二段末尾介绍了现代社会的支付手段：“We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone.”。文中直接列举了现金、信用卡以及手机支付这三种当前的支付方式。 4．第四段通过序数词标志清晰地列出了三条建议：“First, make a shopping list…Second, save a little money…Third, cut down unnecessary expenses.”。综合这些信息可知，文中一共提到了三种方法，即列购物清单、定期存钱以及缩减不必要的开支。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。可以参考第四段中提到的科学理财做法，如“make a shopping list before you go shopping”或“save a little money every week”，只要表达出合理的存钱计划，语言通顺即可。 Passage 3 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 It’s fun to buy a huge ice cream or to go shopping with friends, but saving money can be even more exciting, because it creates chances and opens the door to all kinds of adventures. The key to saving successfully is setting a goal (目标). Get a pen and paper, and write down how much you can save each week and how soon you will reach your goal. Some weeks later, you might decide to save a little more than you planned so that you can reach your goals even faster. To avoid accidentally spending your savings, just keep them separate from the rest of your money. For example, you could do this by using a money box or a savings account (账户). When you save your money in a savings account, you can get interest (利息). This is the money paid to you by a bank when you keep money in an account there, and the longer you leave your money in a savings account, the more interest you can get. If you’re new to saving, start off by thinking of some fun goals, like taking a holiday or going to a concert. Every penny you save brings you one step closer to reaching your goal—and what could be more exciting than that? 1．What is the key to saving successfully? 2．How could you avoid accidentally spending your savings? 3．What can you get when you save your money in a savings account? 4．How do you deal with your pocket money? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】1．Setting a goal. 2．By keeping them separate from the rest of your money (using a money box or a savings account). 3．Interest. 4．I usually divide my pocket money into three parts: one part for daily expenses like snacks, one part for saving in a bank for future goals, and one part for donating to charity or buying small gifts for my family. 【导语】本文阐述了储蓄的乐趣和重要性，并提供了成功储蓄的关键步骤：设定目标、将储蓄与其他钱分开存放、利用储蓄账户获取利息，并建议以有趣的目标开始储蓄之旅。 1．根据文章第2段第一句“The key to saving successfully is setting a goal.”可知，成功储蓄的关键是设定一个目标。故填Setting a goal. 2．根据文章第3段“To avoid accidentally spending your savings, just keep them separate from the rest of your money. For example, you could do this by using a money box or a savings account.”可知，为了避免意外花掉储蓄，你可以通过将储蓄与其他钱分开存放来实现，例如使用储蓄罐或储蓄账户。故填By keeping them separate from the rest of your money (using a money box or a savings account). 3．根据文章第4段第一句“When you save your money in a savings account, you can get interest.”可知，将钱存入储蓄账户可以获得利息。故填Interest. 4．本题为开放性问答，要求描述你如何处理自己的零花钱，字数不少于30词。答案需具体、有条理，体现合理的规划。示例描述了将零花钱分为日常开销、储蓄实现目标和慈善/家庭礼物三部分。故填I usually divide my pocket money into three parts: one part for daily expenses like snacks, one part for saving in a bank for future goals, and one part for donating to charity or buying small gifts for my family. Passage 4 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。 China’s Double Eleven: From One Day to a Long Sale When October comes, people in China see ads for Double Eleven. This shopping event started in 2009. Now it’s China’s biggest online sale. 2025 is its 17th year. Before, Double Eleven was only on November 11—just one day. But now it lasts much longer. It usually starts in early October. This year, JD．com began on October 9. Douyin’s shopping period is even 57 days long. People shop differently now. They are calmer and think more before buying. Many don’t like waiting for pre-sales or working out hard discounts. So online platforms use easier ways, like “direct price cuts” and “instant savings.” Big stores like the longer sale. They can manage their goods better and feel less stressed. But small stores find it harder. It costs more to get customers, and there’s more competition. A longer shopping time also makes online platforms compete more. Apps like Douyin, Pinduoduo and Xiaohongshu all want shoppers’ attention. The longer sale keeps people interested. It also helps delivery companies—packages don’t pile up. Even though Double Eleven is longer, it’s still important. It tests how well online shopping works. It also shows new things like AI shopping and fast delivery. After 17 years, Double Eleven is not just a sale. It shows how China’s digital economy is growing. 1．When did Double Eleven start? 2．How long is Douyin’s shopping period this year? 3．How are shoppers different now? 4．What does Double Eleven show today? 5．What do you think of Double Eleven? 【答案】1．In 2009. 2．57 days. 3．Calmer and think more. 4．China’s digital economy is growing. 5．It’s very convenient. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国双十一购物节从2009年开始的发展历程，从最初的一天活动延长到现在的长期促销，并分析了这种变化对消费者、商家、电商平台的影响以及双十一在中国数字经济发展中的重要意义。 1．根据“This shopping event started in 2009.”可知，双十一购物节开始于2009年。故填In 2009. 2．根据“Douyin’s shopping period is even 57 days long.”可知，抖音的购物时长是57天。故填57 days. 3．根据“They are calmer and think more before buying.”可知，购物者变得更加冷静和理性。故填Calmer and think more. 4．根据“After 17 years, Double Eleven is not just a sale. It shows how China’s digital economy is growing.”可知，双十一如今展现的是中国数字经济的发展。故填China’s digital economy is growing. 5．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，请结合自身理由，合理作答即可。故填It’s very convenient. 单元U2主题 探索与发明 Passage 1 Robot Sharks Are Here to Help Two sharks were swimming fast in West Lake. Their bodies were dark and shiny, and their fins (鱼鳍) cut through the water like knives. Wait a second—sharks in a lake? How could that be? They are not real sharks, but robots! Their job is to help visitors find lost phones and other things in the water. Let’s hear what their engineer has to say. Why sharks? Sharks are great swimmers. About two thirds of their bodies can bend (弯曲) and twist (扭动). So they can swim fast and turn quickly. When a robot shark swims in a pond, goldfish often follow it. Because they think it’s their new friend! Can it swim like a real fish? Not quite yet. Real fish are faster because of their soft muscles (肌肉). The robot shark’s body is harder. But scientists are still improving it. Maybe one day, it’ll swim just like the real fish! Task One: Answer the questions. (回答问题)8% 1．What are the robot sharks in West Lake used for? 2．Why are sharks chosen to be the shape of the robots? List two reasons. 3．How long can the robot shark swim with its battery? 4．Is the robot shark faster or slower than real fish? Why? Task Two: Writing (读后创写)6% 5．Think and write: If you can make a “robot animal” to help humans, what animal will you choose (a robot bird, a robot dog, or a robot…)? What can it do? (In 30 words.) 【答案】1．To help visitors find lost phones and other things in the water. 2．Sharks are great swimmers; they can swim fast and turn quickly. 3．For four hours. 4．Slower. Because real fish have soft muscles while the robot shark’s body is harder. 5．I would choose a robot bird. It can fly high to rescue people in mountains, deliver medicine to faraway villages, and watch over forests to stop fires. 【导语】本文介绍了西湖的机器人鲨鱼，说明其用途是帮游客打捞落水物品，解释了选择鲨鱼造型的原因、续航能力，以及它与真鱼的游泳差异和未来改进方向。 1．首段明确提到：“Their job is to help visitors find lost phones and other things in the water”，直接提取即可。 2．第二段指出：“Sharks are great swimmers. About two thirds of their bodies can bend and twist. So they can swim fast and turn quickly”，提取其中两个核心原因即可。 3．结合图片标注信息：“Battery (电池): The shark can swim for four hours.”，直接提取答案。 4．第三段提到：“Real fish are faster because of their soft muscles. The robot shark’s body is harder”，整合信息即可。 5．开放性试题，需选择一种动物，说明其功能，语言简洁符合字数要求。 Passage 2 The first modern computer was created in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania in the US, and it was called ENIAC． This first computer was totally different from the thin and light computers we use now. It was extremely big and heavy, taking up a whole room, and it weighed more than 30 tons—about as heavy as five elephants! It also used a huge amount of electricity every time it worked, and it could only do simple math calculations at a slow speed. Even so, ENIAC was a great start for computer development. After that, scientists and inventors kept making computers better and better. They made them smaller and lighter, and improved their speed and functions a lot. In the 1980s, personal computers (PCs) appeared and came into ordinary families. People could use PCs to work, study and play at home, which made computers a part of daily life. With the development of technology, laptops and tablet computers came out later. They are easy to carry, so people can use them anywhere, whether at home, in the office or on a trip. Now, computers have become super powerful. They can not only do difficult calculations in a second, but also store a huge number of files, connect to the internet and even help people design new inventions. Computers have changed the way people work and study deeply: factories use them to run machines, teachers use them to make lessons, and students use them to look up information and finish homework. Without computers, many things in our modern world would not be possible. Every step of computer development is the result of scientists’ hard work, and it tells us that science and technology are always moving forward. 1．When and where was the first modern computer created? 2．What was the first modern computer ENIAC like in size and weight? 3．What could the first computer ENIAC only do when it worked? 4．How have computers changed people’s work and study deeply now? 5．What can we learn from the long development of computers?（主观表达） 【答案】1．It was created in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania in the US. 2．It was extremely big, took up a whole room and weighed over 30 tons. 3．It could only do simple math calculations at a slow speed when working. 4．Factories use them to run machines, teachers make lessons and students study with them. 5．We can learn that science and technology move forward with people’s hard work. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了第一台现代计算机ENIAC的发明、计算机从大型笨重到便携强大的发展历程，以及计算机如何深刻改变了人们的工作和学习方式。 1．第一段第一句指出“The first modern computer was created in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania in the US”，因此答案可直接从原文提取。 2．第一段第三句指出“It was extremely big and heavy, taking up a whole room, and it weighed more than 30 tons”，答案将此信息概括为“extremely big, took up a whole room and weighed over 30 tons”。 3．第一段第四句指出“it could only do simple math calculations at a slow speed”，因此答案可直接从原文提取。 4．第三段第三句指出“factories use them to run machines, teachers use them to make lessons, and students use them to look up information and finish homework”，答案将此信息整合为“Factories use them to run machines, teachers make lessons and students study with them”。 5．最后一段第二句指出“Every step of computer development is the result of scientists’ hard work, and it tells us that science and technology are always moving forward”，答案将此信息概括为“science and technology move forward with people’s hard work”。本题为主观表达题，答案不唯一。 Passage 3 阅读下文并回答问题。 Nowadays, customers can easily get help by clicking (点击) on the customer service of a website or calling the customer service hotline when they meet trouble. However, “AI customer service” usually comes before you talk to a real human. Here are good reasons for companies (公司) to use AI customer service. It helps companies to save money and improve efficiency. AI customer service works all day and night without rest. This means fewer human workers are needed and it saves a great deal of money. What’s more, it understands and answers customers’ questions quickly, so customers don’t wait long. It can talk to many people at the same time, solving more problems every day. However, it is not always happy to talk with AI. Here is what Tom experienced yesterday when he tried to get manual (人工) service online. “Why is it so difficult to get manual service now? Are there human workers online? AI is trying its best to get in my way!” Tom said to CCTV news. Besides the trouble Tom met, there are other problems for AI customer service. AI customer service can’t always understand hard questions. When a problem is too complex (复杂的), it may give wrong or useless answers. Also, AI has no real feelings. It can’t understand a customer’s sadness or anger. When people are upset, talking to AI can make them feel worse because it only gives fixed (固定的) replies, not real care. AI service should make the communication between people more efficient but not more difficult. “AI is greatly changing and shaping the world in 2026 to a new direction, but we should never make AI customer service a talking wall”, reports CCTV news. 1．Does “AI customer service” come before a real human when getting customer service? 2．Why do companies use AI customer service? 3．According to the passage, what are the problems of AI customer service? 4．What do you think of AI? Please talk about its advantages and disadvantages and give your own idea. (about 30 words) 【答案】1．Yes, it does. 2．Because AI customer service helps companies to save money and improve efficiency. 3．AI service can’t always understand hard/complex questions or human feelings. Besides, it makes getting manual service more difficult for customers. 4．AI is helpful because it can make our life easier and help us study. But we shouldn’t depend on it too much. We should use it wisely.(言之成理即可) 【导语】本文主要讲述了如今客户在寻求帮助时，“AI 客服”通常会在与真人交流之前出现的现象以及相关讨论。 1．首段直接指出当客户遇到麻烦时，“AI 客服”通常会在与真人交流之前出现。因此第一题答案是原文直接信息，回答“Yes, it does.”。 2．第二段明确说明了公司使用 AI 客服的原因，即它帮助公司节省开支并提高效率。这是原文中的关键信息，可直接提取用于回答第二题“Because AI customer service helps companies to save money and improve efficiency.”。 3．对于第三题，答案是对文章后半部分信息的概括总结。文章提到 AI 客服不能总是理解复杂的问题或人类情感，还以Tom 的经历为例说明它给客户获取人工服务带来困难。答案将这些要点进行了整合。 4．第四题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，需要结合文章内容以及自己对 AI 的看法合理作答。示例答案中提到了 AI 的优点（让生活更轻松、帮助学习）以及应明智使用的观点，言之有理即可。 Passage 4 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Imagine an underwater camera that could take photos anywhere in the sea. Until now, the use of underwater cameras still has many problems. Some must be connected to power lines and others depend on batteries (电池) that don't last long. Such problems have kept scientists from discovering most of the ocean world. But now researchers have found a way to solve these problems. They’re powering a new camera with sounds-ocean sounds. The camera has two sensors (传感器) at the bottom. Each is made of special materials. When sound travels through the water, it creates shakes of pressure. These cause the sensors’ material to shake and then the special material changes the shaking into electric energy. An electronic instrument stores the energy, which can be compared to a reusable battery. Once the electronic instrument has enough energy, it turns on the camera and takes pictures. Then, it lets the sensors store more sound energy to receive and send the camera’s pictures-as sound-to some underwater microphones or receivers. In this way, the sensors not only power the camera, but also send out the data (数据) carrying its pictures. The sea is noisy. This makes sure there’s a ready power station to use for the new camera. Any sound can power it-whether it is a swimming fish, passing boats, or falling rocks. That underwater receiver picks up the camera’s data and brings the data together and changes it into a picture. And with that, an undersea photo shoot (拍摄) is done. 1．What are the two problems with old underwater cameras? 2．How many sensors does the new underwater camera have? 3．What does sound create when it travels through the water? 4．Besides powering the camera, what else do the sensors do? 5．Do you like the new underwater camera? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Some must be connected to power lines and others depend on batteries that don’t last long. 2．Two. 3．It creates pressure vibrations. 4．They also send out the data carrying the camera’s pictures. 5．Yes. Because it can be powered by ocean sounds and work anywhere in the sea, which helps scientists discover the ocean world. 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种利用海洋声音供电的新型水下相机。文章首先指出了传统水下相机需要连接电源线或依赖电池、续航时间短等问题，接着重点介绍了新型相机如何通过底部的传感器将声波震动转化为电能，从而实现自主供电并发送图像数据，解决了旧相机的难题。 1．根据文章第一段第三句“Some must be connected to power lines and others depend on batteries that don't last long.”可知，旧式相机要么必须连接电源线，要么依赖不耐用的电池，答案几乎是原文引述。 2．根据文章第二段第一句“The camera has two sensors at the bottom.”可知，相机有两个传感器，因此答案是原文直接信息。 3．根据文章第二段第三句“When sound travels through the water, it creates shakes of pressure.”可知，声音在水中传播时会产生压力震动，因此答案是原文直接信息。 4．根据文章第三段倒数第二句“In this way, the sensors not only power the camera, but also send out the data carrying its pictures.”可知，传感器不仅为相机供电，还发送携带图像的数据，因此答案是原文直接信息。 5．此题属于开放性问答，询问是否喜欢这款新相机及原因。结合文章主旨，这款相机解决了旧相机的痛点，有助于探索海洋，因此回答“Yes”并给出合理的理由，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。 单元U1主题 艺术和艺术家 Passage 1 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Shanghai Fashion Week started on October 9th, 2024. It shows strong Chinese culture in the fashion world. Many designers get ideas from traditional Chinese poetry (诗歌) and painting. New fashion comes out every year. A small group of people, including well-known designers, magazine editors and buyers, decide most of the fashion trends (趋势). Every spring and autumn, they meet for a week to choose what’s cool to wear. This is the fashion week. In this big fashion “party”, there will be many wonderful shows. Designers bring their newest clothes, shoes and bags. Models wear them and walk down the runway (T型台). Buyers from big stores come to watch the shows. They buy their favorite pieces and sell them all around the world. Fashion magazine writers come too. They pick out clothes to show their readers at the show. There are also pop stars. They get ideas for their own styles to attract more public attention. There are often some designs that are quickly loved by everyone. Soon, we can see them in shopping malls, on the streets and in our own closets (衣柜)! The next Shanghai Fashion Week is expected to be held in March 2026. Let’s look forward to more fashionable Chinese elements in our daily clothes. 1．When did Shanghai Fashion Week start? 2．Who sells the newest clothes all around the world? 3．How long does the Fashion Week last? 4．What do pop stars do at the show? 5．Would you like to go to the fashion show? Why or why not? 【答案】1．On October 9th, 2024. 2．Buyers from big stores. 3．A week. 4．They get ideas for their own styles to attract more public attention. 5．Yes, I’d like to. Because I can see the latest fashion designs, learn about new fashion trends and feel the charm of Chinese culture in the fashion world./No, I wouldn’t. Because I’m not interested in fashion shows, and I prefer to focus on daily comfortable clothes. 【导语】本文介绍了上海时装周的举办时间、参与角色、活动内容及文化意义，讲解了时装周对时尚潮流的推动作用，以及中国文化在时尚领域的展现。 1．原文第一段提到“Shanghai Fashion Week started on October 9th, 2024.”，直接提取时装周的启动时间。 2．原文第三段提到“Buyers from big stores come to watch the shows. They buy their favorite pieces and sell them all around the world.”，可获取在全球销售最新服装的主体。 3．原文第二段提到“Every spring and autumn, they meet for a week to choose what’s cool to wear. This is the fashion week.”，可获取时装周的持续时长。 4．原文第三段提到“There are also some pop stars. They get ideas for their own styles to attract more public attention.”，提取明星在时装秀上的行为。 5．这是开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合文章内容合理作答即可。 Passage 2 阅读短文，掌握大意，并根据短文内容回答以下问题。 Chinese bamboo weaving is a special traditional craft with thousands of years of history in southern China. Bamboo grows fast and is easy to cut, so ancient people learned to use it to make daily things early. Skilled craftsmen cut bamboo into thin and soft strips, then weave them into different objects by hand, such as baskets, mats, tea sets and small decorative toys. Each piece needs careful control and rich experience, making it full of the warmth of handwork. In the past, bamboo weaving products were necessary in everyday life. Farmers used bamboo baskets to carry crops and families put food in bamboo containers to keep it fresh. As time went by, this old craft was less used in modern life and some young people even knew little about it. To save the skill, local governments build experience centres and hold weaving lessons for students. Some designers also turn simple bamboo works into creative gifts with modern looks. Now bamboo weaving is not only a daily tool but also a cultural symbol. More tourists come to learn basic weaving skills in local villages, and lovely bamboo works are sold to many foreign countries. This common but great craft shows the wisdom of Chinese people in using natural materials and is becoming a new star of Chinese cultural heritage. 1．What is special about the material of Chinese bamboo weaving? 2．How do craftsmen make bamboo weaving products according to the passage? 3．Why was bamboo weaving widely used in the past? 4．What actions are taken to protect bamboo weaving craft today? 5．As a middle school student, what can you do to help protect and spread traditional bamboo weaving craft? 【答案】1．It uses bamboo as its main material, and bamboo grows quickly and is easy to cut. 2．They cut bamboo into thin and soft strips and weave them into different objects by hand carefully. 3．Because its products were very useful and necessary for people’s daily life in the past. 4．Local governments build experience centres, hold weaving lessons for students and designers create modern creative bamboo gifts. 5．I can learn basic bamboo weaving skills, introduce this traditional craft to my classmates and friends, and share lovely bamboo works online to let more people know about it.(言之有理即可) 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国竹编这一有着千年历史的传统工艺，讲述其材料特点、制作方式、过去的用途，以及当下为保护这一技艺所采取的措施。 1．首段直接点明“Chinese bamboo weaving is a special traditional craft... Bamboo grows fast and is easy to cut”，说明竹编的特殊之处在于以竹子为原料，且竹子生长快、易切割。因此答案是原文直接信息。 2．首段明确指出“Skilled craftsmen cut bamboo into thin and soft strips, then weave them into different objects by hand... Each piece needs careful control...”，这是原文中的具体制作流程，直接提取整合即可。 3．第二段开头直接给出“In the past, bamboo weaving products were necessary in everyday life”，并举例农民用竹篮运作物、家庭用竹容器保鲜食物，说明过去竹编被广泛使用的原因是其产品在日常生活中很实用、必不可少。 4．第二段提到“local governments build experience centres and hold weaving lessons for students”，第二段还提到“Some designers also turn simple bamboo works into creative gifts with modern looks”，答案将这几点整合为地方政府、设计师采取的保护行动。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，但观点需基于文中事实。结合文章内容和中学生的身份，从学习技能、向身边人介绍、线上分享等角度合理作答即可。 Passage 3 What is art? This question has confused great thinkers for centuries. In fact, there is disagreement about exactly what art is. Most of us would agree that Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is art, but what about a video game? One dictionary defines art as the creation of objects, images, or music that are beautiful or express certain feelings. This, however, could be regarded as too general a definition. Art is usually divided into two areas: fine art, such as painting, music and sculpture and applied art (实用美术), such as fashion design, furniture making and gardening. According to Aristotle, fine art is something that has a conceptual function (概念功能). He noted that artists produced objects, drama and music which showed their emotions and ideas rather than just trying to offer a true image of nature. Andy Warhol, the American artist famous for his Pop Art in the 1960s, once said, “An artist produces things that people don’t need to have.” This is the biggest difference between fine and applied art. Applied art requires an object to be functional as well as beautiful. In the twentieth century, however, artists began to challenge the accepted idea of art. The artist Marcel Duchamp changed people’s understanding of what sculpture was by putting a bicycle wheel upside down on a stool (凳子) in 1913 and calling it art. In 2002, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama created an artwork that required the public’s involvement. In this work, visitors were asked to cover a white room that had white furniture and objects in it, with many colourful sticker dots. She once said, “Everything an artist produces is art.” Today, we can see examples of art all around us which are not expensive. Many towns and cities have public art which can be enjoyed by all. Some museums, like the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, have no entrance fee. Others are free for children and students. Street art is also popular in different neighbourhoods around the world. _______________ This idea may not work for all art, but perhaps we can agree that it is a goal towards which all artists should work.Task 1: 1．Do great thinkers agree about exactly what art is? 2．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? 3．What does applied art require according to this passage? 4．When did artists begin to challenge the accepted idea of art? 5．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? Task 2: 6．What does the writer think of art? Please fill in the blanks. 【答案】1．No, they don’t. 2．The two areas of art. 3．Applied art requires an object to be functional as well as beautiful. 4．In the twentieth/20th century. 5．The upside-down bicycle wheel on a stool. 6．Art can make our ordinary, everyday lives a little more special. 【导语】本文围绕“艺术是什么”这一核心问题展开，探讨了艺术的定义、分类、观念演变及其在现代社会中的普及，强调艺术不仅是传统的创作，更是一种能丰富和美化我们日常生活的力量。 1．根据“What is art? This question has confused great thinkers for centuries. In fact, there is disagreement about exactly what art is.”可知，伟大的思想家们对“艺术究竟是什么”这一问题存在分歧，并未达成一致。故填No, they don’t. 2．根据第二段内容可知，本段介绍了纯艺术和实用美术的定义与区别，因此本段主要讨论艺术的两大领域。故填The two areas of art. 3．根据“Applied art requires an object to be functional as well as beautiful.”可知，实用美术要求所创作的物品既要美观，也要实用。故填Applied art requires an object to be functional as well as beautiful. 4．根据“In the twentieth century, however, artists began to challenge the accepted idea of art.”可知，在二十世纪，艺术家们开始挑战人们对艺术的固有观念。故填In the twentieth/20th century. 5．根据“The artist Marcel Duchamp changed people’s understanding of what sculpture was by putting a bicycle wheel upside down on a stool (凳子) in 1913 and calling it art.”可知，“it”指代的是他创作的那件艺术品，即“倒放在凳子上的自行车轮”。故填The upside-down bicycle wheel on a stool. 6．根据“Street art is also popular in different neighbourhoods around the world.”可知，文章提到了街头艺术，并指出艺术可以被所有人欣赏，这暗示了作者认为艺术能让日常生活变得更特别。故填Art can make our ordinary, everyday lives a little more special.（任何合理答案均可接受） Passage 4 阅读下文并回答问题。 While music makes Jay Chou worldwide popular, he becomes much more than a musician. After trying his hand at acting and making movies, Chou turns his focus on the art world. The pop star shows his art collection in his music videos. Chou’s love for art doesn’t come out of the blue (突如其来). According to the pop star, his first contact (接触) with art goes back to a very early time when he was born. Chou’s mother worked as an art teacher,so his childhood was around art. With the growth of age, . Up till now, he has not only showed people lots of music creations, but also organized many art exhibitions.The latest one, “Art Encounters (邂逅) With Jay” was open in Xuhui, Shanghai in October, 2023. Art often makes Chou think deeply, and that’s why the pop singer is so interested in it. One great lesson he learns through art is to keep an open mind. For example, the way of dealing with a scene (场景) is different from an artist to another. And different people often understand a piece of art differently. The true value of an artwork (艺术作品) is not in its price, it’s in the viewer’s feelings and experiences. Chou sees art as the bridge for communicating different views and values. By organizing art exhibitions, he wants to help more people enjoy art. The next time you look at a painting, a poem or a song, pay attention to how it makes you feel. Then ask your friends about their feelings and ideas. In the end, you may understand why Chou and many other people love art, and why we all need some art in our lives. 1．Was “Art Encounters With Jay” open in Shanghai in August, 2023? 2．Why is Chou so interested in art? 3．Please write a sentence in the blank to complete the first paragraph. (within 20 words.) 4．The poem “Quiet Night Thoughts”《静夜思》and the painting “Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival”《清明上河图》 are famous artworks. Choose one from the two works and share the feelings and ideas it gives to you. (about 30 words) 【答案】1．No, it wasn’t. 2．Because art often makes Chou think deeply and is the bridge for communicating different views and values. 3．Chou’s appreciation for art grows. 4．The painting shows a busy city on the Qingming Festival. It makes me feel peaceful and calm, and it reminds me of the beauty of nature and the importance of community. 【导语】本文主要介绍了周杰伦将重心转向了艺术界。通过艺术，他学会了保持开放的心态，因为不同的人对艺术作品有不同的理解。他希望通过举办艺术展览帮助更多人享受艺术。 1．根据“The latest one, “Art Encounters (邂逅) With Jay” was open in Xuhui, Shanghai in October, 2023.”可知，在2023年十月，所以“in August, 2023”表述错误，故填No, it wasn’t. 2．根据“Art often makes Chou think deeply”及“Chou sees art as the bridge for communicating different views and values.”可知，艺术让人深思，是沟通不同观点和价值观的桥梁，故填Because art often makes Chou think deeply and is the bridge for communicating different views and values. 3．根据“his first contact (接触) with art goes back to a very early time when he was born”及“his childhood was around art”可知，随着年龄的增长，他的艺术鉴赏力越来越强，故填Chou’s appreciation for art grows. 4．开放性试题，言之有理皆可。参考答案为The painting shows a busy city on the Qingming Festival. It makes me feel peaceful and calm, and it reminds me of the beauty of nature and the importance of community. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题07 阅读回答问题含续写12篇 单元U1主题艺术和艺术家 单元U2主题探索与发明 单元U3主题货币与理财 单元U3主题 货币与理财 Passage 1 Parents and children often face the challenges of money. Common topics include setting the pocket money, learning to save, and deciding on expensive purchases. The goal of most parents is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. The goal of most kids is getting money to spend. How can families balance these goals? “All parents hope they’ll raise a money-savvy (善于理财的) kid, who’ll grow up to be an adult wise in their money use, “says financial (金融的) planner Peg Eddy. The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. The Tidler family in Denver found the best way to teach about money was to let their kids earn some. Their son, Ryan has made $7,800 by helping with his parents’ garden. Besides, he bought a bike and a wonderful sound system. And he is going to buy a car next year. Ryan has come to see the value in making his own money even when other kids are given money by their parents. Learn Now, Save Later Money skills are an important part of becoming a successful adult. David Brady, another financial planner, says, “Young people today will have much more responsibility for their financial future than their parents or grandparents.” Experts say, knowing how to manage money is the best way for kids to get what they really want. That means long- term planning and saving for big expenses like college or a car. It also means thinking of others, by making donations to charity. Brady does remind kids. “They shouldn’t be thinking about money all the time,” he says. However, they should understand basic rules for earning, saving and investing (投资). That knowledge is greatly needed. Over the past years, the average credit card debt of Americans ages 18 to 24 doubled, to nearly $3,000. Among high school students, four out of five have never taken a personal finance class. Talking About It Many kids want to learn how to manage their money. But parents think only about what kids shouldn’t do. They argue that kids are young and inexperienced, they may easily get in debt if they manage their own money. Giselle Lopez, 17, of New York City, learned the hard way. She was over $2,000 in debt on her first credit card. Her parents refused to pay, so Giselle got a job. Then she paid the debt off slowly herself. “Now every time I use it, I know that it comes from my own pocket,” Giselle says. “That gives me a sense of responsibility for my actions.” Different kids will have different styles when it comes to money. Teaching them how to use money doesn’t have to mean setting strict rules. When children like Ryan and Giselle have their own money to consider, they can learn to set those rules themselves. 1．What is the main goal of most parents when it comes to their kids and money? 2．According to financial planner Peg Eddy, what is the key to raising a money-savvy kid? 3．How did Ryan from the Tidler family earn his money? 4．What does David Brady say about young people’s responsibility for their financial future? 5．Why did Giselle Lopez get a job? 6．After finally paying off  her credit card debt, how would Giselle plan her future spending to avoid falling into debt again? (no more than 30 words) Passage 2 Money is very important in our life. We use money to buy food, clothes, books and other things we need. But do you know how to use money wisely? Long ago, people did not use money. They traded goods directly. For example, they used a cow to trade for some sheep. Later, people began to use shell money, metal coins and paper money. Today, we have many new ways to pay. We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. It is very convenient for us to pay everywhere in China. As students, we have pocket money from parents or relatives. But many students don’t know how to manage it well. They spend too much money on snacks, toys or games. They often buy things they don’t need. That’s not a good habit. Here are some good ways to save money and manage pocket money. First, make a shopping list before you go shopping. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list. Second, save a little money every week or every month. You can put it in a piggy bank or a bank. Third, cut down unnecessary expenses. Don’t eat out too often. Try to eat at home. Turn off the lights when you leave the room to save electricity. Saving money is a good life skill. It helps us learn to be patient and careful with money. It also helps us get ready for the future. If we have a good plan for pocket money, we will not waste money. We can use money to do more useful things, like buying books, helping others or traveling. All in all, money is important, but using money wisely is more important. Let’s learn to save money and make good plans for our pocket money. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题： 1．Is money very important in our life? 2．What did people use to trade long ago before they used money? 3．What are the new payment ways we have today? 4．How many good ways to save money does the passage tell us? What are they? 5．What will you do to save your pocket money? (开放性题目) Passage 3 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 It’s fun to buy a huge ice cream or to go shopping with friends, but saving money can be even more exciting, because it creates chances and opens the door to all kinds of adventures. The key to saving successfully is setting a goal (目标). Get a pen and paper, and write down how much you can save each week and how soon you will reach your goal. Some weeks later, you might decide to save a little more than you planned so that you can reach your goals even faster. To avoid accidentally spending your savings, just keep them separate from the rest of your money. For example, you could do this by using a money box or a savings account (账户). When you save your money in a savings account, you can get interest (利息). This is the money paid to you by a bank when you keep money in an account there, and the longer you leave your money in a savings account, the more interest you can get. If you’re new to saving, start off by thinking of some fun goals, like taking a holiday or going to a concert. Every penny you save brings you one step closer to reaching your goal—and what could be more exciting than that? 1．What is the key to saving successfully? 2．How could you avoid accidentally spending your savings? 3．What can you get when you save your money in a savings account? 4．How do you deal with your pocket money? Write 30 words or more. Passage 4 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。 China’s Double Eleven: From One Day to a Long Sale When October comes, people in China see ads for Double Eleven. This shopping event started in 2009. Now it’s China’s biggest online sale. 2025 is its 17th year. Before, Double Eleven was only on November 11—just one day. But now it lasts much longer. It usually starts in early October. This year, JD．com began on October 9. Douyin’s shopping period is even 57 days long. People shop differently now. They are calmer and think more before buying. Many don’t like waiting for pre-sales or working out hard discounts. So online platforms use easier ways, like “direct price cuts” and “instant savings.” Big stores like the longer sale. They can manage their goods better and feel less stressed. But small stores find it harder. It costs more to get customers, and there’s more competition. A longer shopping time also makes online platforms compete more. Apps like Douyin, Pinduoduo and Xiaohongshu all want shoppers’ attention. The longer sale keeps people interested. It also helps delivery companies—packages don’t pile up. Even though Double Eleven is longer, it’s still important. It tests how well online shopping works. It also shows new things like AI shopping and fast delivery. After 17 years, Double Eleven is not just a sale. It shows how China’s digital economy is growing. 1．When did Double Eleven start? 2．How long is Douyin’s shopping period this year? 3．How are shoppers different now? 4．What does Double Eleven show today? 5．What do you think of Double Eleven? 单元U2主题 探索与发明 Passage 1 Robot Sharks Are Here to Help Two sharks were swimming fast in West Lake. Their bodies were dark and shiny, and their fins (鱼鳍) cut through the water like knives. Wait a second—sharks in a lake? How could that be? They are not real sharks, but robots! Their job is to help visitors find lost phones and other things in the water. Let’s hear what their engineer has to say. Why sharks? Sharks are great swimmers. About two thirds of their bodies can bend (弯曲) and twist (扭动). So they can swim fast and turn quickly. When a robot shark swims in a pond, goldfish often follow it. Because they think it’s their new friend! Can it swim like a real fish? Not quite yet. Real fish are faster because of their soft muscles (肌肉). The robot shark’s body is harder. But scientists are still improving it. Maybe one day, it’ll swim just like the real fish! Task One: Answer the questions. (回答问题)8% 1．What are the robot sharks in West Lake used for? 2．Why are sharks chosen to be the shape of the robots? List two reasons. 3．How long can the robot shark swim with its battery? 4．Is the robot shark faster or slower than real fish? Why? Task Two: Writing (读后创写)6% 5．Think and write: If you can make a “robot animal” to help humans, what animal will you choose (a robot bird, a robot dog, or a robot…)? What can it do? (In 30 words.) Passage 2 The first modern computer was created in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania in the US, and it was called ENIAC． This first computer was totally different from the thin and light computers we use now. It was extremely big and heavy, taking up a whole room, and it weighed more than 30 tons—about as heavy as five elephants! It also used a huge amount of electricity every time it worked, and it could only do simple math calculations at a slow speed. Even so, ENIAC was a great start for computer development. After that, scientists and inventors kept making computers better and better. They made them smaller and lighter, and improved their speed and functions a lot. In the 1980s, personal computers (PCs) appeared and came into ordinary families. People could use PCs to work, study and play at home, which made computers a part of daily life. With the development of technology, laptops and tablet computers came out later. They are easy to carry, so people can use them anywhere, whether at home, in the office or on a trip. Now, computers have become super powerful. They can not only do difficult calculations in a second, but also store a huge number of files, connect to the internet and even help people design new inventions. Computers have changed the way people work and study deeply: factories use them to run machines, teachers use them to make lessons, and students use them to look up information and finish homework. Without computers, many things in our modern world would not be possible. Every step of computer development is the result of scientists’ hard work, and it tells us that science and technology are always moving forward. 1．When and where was the first modern computer created? 2．What was the first modern computer ENIAC like in size and weight? 3．What could the first computer ENIAC only do when it worked? 4．How have computers changed people’s work and study deeply now? 5．What can we learn from the long development of computers?（主观表达） Passage 3 阅读下文并回答问题。 Nowadays, customers can easily get help by clicking (点击) on the customer service of a website or calling the customer service hotline when they meet trouble. However, “AI customer service” usually comes before you talk to a real human. Here are good reasons for companies (公司) to use AI customer service. It helps companies to save money and improve efficiency. AI customer service works all day and night without rest. This means fewer human workers are needed and it saves a great deal of money. What’s more, it understands and answers customers’ questions quickly, so customers don’t wait long. It can talk to many people at the same time, solving more problems every day. However, it is not always happy to talk with AI. Here is what Tom experienced yesterday when he tried to get manual (人工) service online. “Why is it so difficult to get manual service now? Are there human workers online? AI is trying its best to get in my way!” Tom said to CCTV news. Besides the trouble Tom met, there are other problems for AI customer service. AI customer service can’t always understand hard questions. When a problem is too complex (复杂的), it may give wrong or useless answers. Also, AI has no real feelings. It can’t understand a customer’s sadness or anger. When people are upset, talking to AI can make them feel worse because it only gives fixed (固定的) replies, not real care. AI service should make the communication between people more efficient but not more difficult. “AI is greatly changing and shaping the world in 2026 to a new direction, but we should never make AI customer service a talking wall”, reports CCTV news. 1．Does “AI customer service” come before a real human when getting customer service? 2．Why do companies use AI customer service? 3．According to the passage, what are the problems of AI customer service? 4．What do you think of AI? Please talk about its advantages and disadvantages and give your own idea. (about 30 words) Passage 4 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Imagine an underwater camera that could take photos anywhere in the sea. Until now, the use of underwater cameras still has many problems. Some must be connected to power lines and others depend on batteries (电池) that don't last long. Such problems have kept scientists from discovering most of the ocean world. But now researchers have found a way to solve these problems. They’re powering a new camera with sounds-ocean sounds. The camera has two sensors (传感器) at the bottom. Each is made of special materials. When sound travels through the water, it creates shakes of pressure. These cause the sensors’ material to shake and then the special material changes the shaking into electric energy. An electronic instrument stores the energy, which can be compared to a reusable battery. Once the electronic instrument has enough energy, it turns on the camera and takes pictures. Then, it lets the sensors store more sound energy to receive and send the camera’s pictures-as sound-to some underwater microphones or receivers. In this way, the sensors not only power the camera, but also send out the data (数据) carrying its pictures. The sea is noisy. This makes sure there’s a ready power station to use for the new camera. Any sound can power it-whether it is a swimming fish, passing boats, or falling rocks. That underwater receiver picks up the camera’s data and brings the data together and changes it into a picture. And with that, an undersea photo shoot (拍摄) is done. 1．What are the two problems with old underwater cameras? 2．How many sensors does the new underwater camera have? 3．What does sound create when it travels through the water? 4．Besides powering the camera, what else do the sensors do? 5．Do you like the new underwater camera? Why or why not? 单元U1主题 艺术和艺术家 Passage 1 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Shanghai Fashion Week started on October 9th, 2024. It shows strong Chinese culture in the fashion world. Many designers get ideas from traditional Chinese poetry (诗歌) and painting. New fashion comes out every year. A small group of people, including well-known designers, magazine editors and buyers, decide most of the fashion trends (趋势). Every spring and autumn, they meet for a week to choose what’s cool to wear. This is the fashion week. In this big fashion “party”, there will be many wonderful shows. Designers bring their newest clothes, shoes and bags. Models wear them and walk down the runway (T型台). Buyers from big stores come to watch the shows. They buy their favorite pieces and sell them all around the world. Fashion magazine writers come too. They pick out clothes to show their readers at the show. There are also pop stars. They get ideas for their own styles to attract more public attention. There are often some designs that are quickly loved by everyone. Soon, we can see them in shopping malls, on the streets and in our own closets (衣柜)! The next Shanghai Fashion Week is expected to be held in March 2026. Let’s look forward to more fashionable Chinese elements in our daily clothes. 1．When did Shanghai Fashion Week start? 2．Who sells the newest clothes all around the world? 3．How long does the Fashion Week last? 4．What do pop stars do at the show? 5．Would you like to go to the fashion show? Why or why not? Passage 2 阅读短文，掌握大意，并根据短文内容回答以下问题。 Chinese bamboo weaving is a special traditional craft with thousands of years of history in southern China. Bamboo grows fast and is easy to cut, so ancient people learned to use it to make daily things early. Skilled craftsmen cut bamboo into thin and soft strips, then weave them into different objects by hand, such as baskets, mats, tea sets and small decorative toys. Each piece needs careful control and rich experience, making it full of the warmth of handwork. In the past, bamboo weaving products were necessary in everyday life. Farmers used bamboo baskets to carry crops and families put food in bamboo containers to keep it fresh. As time went by, this old craft was less used in modern life and some young people even knew little about it. To save the skill, local governments build experience centres and hold weaving lessons for students. Some designers also turn simple bamboo works into creative gifts with modern looks. Now bamboo weaving is not only a daily tool but also a cultural symbol. More tourists come to learn basic weaving skills in local villages, and lovely bamboo works are sold to many foreign countries. This common but great craft shows the wisdom of Chinese people in using natural materials and is becoming a new star of Chinese cultural heritage. 1．What is special about the material of Chinese bamboo weaving? 2．How do craftsmen make bamboo weaving products according to the passage? 3．Why was bamboo weaving widely used in the past? 4．What actions are taken to protect bamboo weaving craft today? 5．As a middle school student, what can you do to help protect and spread traditional bamboo weaving craft? Passage 3 What is art? This question has confused great thinkers for centuries. In fact, there is disagreement about exactly what art is. Most of us would agree that Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is art, but what about a video game? One dictionary defines art as the creation of objects, images, or music that are beautiful or express certain feelings. This, however, could be regarded as too general a definition. Art is usually divided into two areas: fine art, such as painting, music and sculpture and applied art (实用美术), such as fashion design, furniture making and gardening. According to Aristotle, fine art is something that has a conceptual function (概念功能). He noted that artists produced objects, drama and music which showed their emotions and ideas rather than just trying to offer a true image of nature. Andy Warhol, the American artist famous for his Pop Art in the 1960s, once said, “An artist produces things that people don’t need to have.” This is the biggest difference between fine and applied art. Applied art requires an object to be functional as well as beautiful. In the twentieth century, however, artists began to challenge the accepted idea of art. The artist Marcel Duchamp changed people’s understanding of what sculpture was by putting a bicycle wheel upside down on a stool (凳子) in 1913 and calling it art. In 2002, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama created an artwork that required the public’s involvement. In this work, visitors were asked to cover a white room that had white furniture and objects in it, with many colourful sticker dots. She once said, “Everything an artist produces is art.” Today, we can see examples of art all around us which are not expensive. Many towns and cities have public art which can be enjoyed by all. Some museums, like the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, have no entrance fee. Others are free for children and students. Street art is also popular in different neighbourhoods around the world. _______________ This idea may not work for all art, but perhaps we can agree that it is a goal towards which all artists should work.Task 1: 1．Do great thinkers agree about exactly what art is? 2．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? 3．What does applied art require according to this passage? 4．When did artists begin to challenge the accepted idea of art? 5．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? Task 2: 6．What does the writer think of art? Please fill in the blanks. Passage 4 阅读下文并回答问题。 While music makes Jay Chou worldwide popular, he becomes much more than a musician. After trying his hand at acting and making movies, Chou turns his focus on the art world. The pop star shows his art collection in his music videos. Chou’s love for art doesn’t come out of the blue (突如其来). According to the pop star, his first contact (接触) with art goes back to a very early time when he was born. Chou’s mother worked as an art teacher,so his childhood was around art. With the growth of age, . Up till now, he has not only showed people lots of music creations, but also organized many art exhibitions.The latest one, “Art Encounters (邂逅) With Jay” was open in Xuhui, Shanghai in October, 2023. Art often makes Chou think deeply, and that’s why the pop singer is so interested in it. One great lesson he learns through art is to keep an open mind. For example, the way of dealing with a scene (场景) is different from an artist to another. And different people often understand a piece of art differently. The true value of an artwork (艺术作品) is not in its price, it’s in the viewer’s feelings and experiences. Chou sees art as the bridge for communicating different views and values. By organizing art exhibitions, he wants to help more people enjoy art. The next time you look at a painting, a poem or a song, pay attention to how it makes you feel. Then ask your friends about their feelings and ideas. In the end, you may understand why Chou and many other people love art, and why we all need some art in our lives. 1．Was “Art Encounters With Jay” open in Shanghai in August, 2023? 2．Why is Chou so interested in art? 3．Please write a sentence in the blank to complete the first paragraph. (within 20 words.) 4．The poem “Quiet Night Thoughts”《静夜思》and the painting “Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival”《清明上河图》 are famous artworks. Choose one from the two works and share the feelings and ideas it gives to you. (about 30 words) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $