期中复习之阅读理解15篇（扬州专用）-2025-2026学年七年级英语下册期中复习（译林版）

期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （扬州专用） Traditional Chinese Culture Clubs Chinese Food Club Activities:* learn Chinese food culture * make jiaozi and zongzi Time: 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday Place: Room 118 Teacher: Mr. Lu Chinese Music Club Activities:* learn to play the erhu, dizi and pipa * enjoy traditional Chinese music Time: 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Tuesday Place: Room 303 Teacher: Ms. Tao Reading Club Activities:* read Journey to the West * put on plays Time: 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Thursday Place: Room 402 Teacher: Mr. Cai Chinese Art Club Activities:* watch Chinese art films * learn about paper-cutting Time: 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Friday Place: Room 205 Teacher: Miss Ma For more about the clubs, you can call or email Mr. Jin. Tel: 4038817 Email Address: Wanshitong@163.com 1．What can students do in Room 402? A．Learn about paper-cutting. B．Learn to play the erhu. C．Make jiaozi and zongzi. D．Know about Journey to the West. 2．What can we learn from the text? A．You can join the clubs from Monday to Friday. B．You can make Chinese art films in the Chinese Art Club. C．Miss Ma teaches in the Chinese Music Club. D．You can know about Chinese food culture in the Chinese Food Club. 3．How can students find more about the clubs? A．Write a letter to Mr. Cai. B．Visit school’s web page. C．Write an email. D．Visit Room 402. Beijing Half-Day Tour Guide (导游) We have more than 20 guides and they can speak both English and Chinese. Time and Place Our bus will wait for you at your hotel at 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. And we’ll drive you back to your hotel at about 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Route (行程) First, we will visit the Drum Tower. You can climb it and look at the old Beijing buildings—hutong and siheyuan. Then we will drive to Mr. Kang’s yard for a cup of tea. After that, we can ride a bicycle to Dajinsi Hutong, the most famous hutong in Shichahai. Then we will walk to the Prince Gong’s Mansion (恭王府). After that, we will go back to the hotel. 1．Visitors go to Dajinsi Hutong ________. A．by bike B．by car C．on foot D．by bus 2．Visitors can visit ________ places. A．two B．three C．four D．five 3．We may read the table from a ________. A．storybook B．newspaper C．menu (菜单) D．letter Learning How to Learn $20 Children who read this book show great interest in study. Many pictures will help them understand it easily and quickly. Basic Study Guidebook $36 Read this book and learn: What the three barrier (障碍) to study are and what to do about them. What to do if you are tired of a subject. Children read it to improve (提高) the ability to study. How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children $40 Read this book and learn: How to look up words in a dictionary. What the different marks in a dictionary mean. How to use a dictionary to pronounce (发音) words correctly. Buy this book and help children open their study. What’s more, you’ll just pay 60% for it before December 20. 1．Which book can tell you what to do if you are tired of a subject? A．Learning How to Learn. B．Basic Study Guidebook. C．How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children. D．None of them. 2．How much will you pay if you buy all the three books on December 2? A．$57.6. B．$79. C．$80. D．$96. 3．What are these advertisements for? A．To sell these books to children. B．To help children learn English. C．To help children learn about books. D．To help children use a dictionary to pronounce correctly. Sydney Tower Address: 100 Market St, Sydney Phone: 02 9333 9222 Fax: 02 9333 9203 Open time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Saturday to 11:30 p.m.) Ticket: adults: $ 60    children: $ 30 Website: www.sydneytower.com.au How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street How to book tickets: by phone/fax, or through the web Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city. 1．Sydney Tower is ________ in Sydney, Australia. A．the busiest street B．the biggest station C．the most beautiful park D．the highest point 2．If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can’t ________. A．email sydneytower@hotmail.com B．fax 02 9333 9203 C．search www.sydneytower.com.au D．phone 02 9333 9222 3．This Saturday, John will visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down from the tower ________. A．after 11:30 p.m.B．before 11:30 p.m. C．at 10:30 p.m. D．by 10:30 p.m. Music Club Music lessons (guitar, violin, piano and drums) Time: 8:30 am—9:30 am every Sunday Price: Only $20 each Address: 25 Jiefang Road Tel: 420-258-1200 National Park Riding horses Boating Time:11:00 am—7:00 pm every day Price: person (ages over 7) $25. children (ages 3—7) $10 Address: 95 the Fifth Avenue Tel: 208-683-3400 Art Museum 200 famous pictures     More than 300 works Opening hours: 8:00 am—6:00 pm on weekdays Price: adults $10.   Children $5.50 Address: 120 Xinjin Street, Thermopolis Town Tel: 307-864-2997 1．When can we visit Art Museum? A．11:00 am—7:00 pm every day. B．8:00 am—6:00 pm on weekdays. C．8:00 am—9:30 am every Sunday. D．8:00 am—6:00 pm on weekends. 2．Where can we go if we want to learn music? A．25 Jiefang Road. B．95 the Fifth Avenue. C．120 Xinjin Street D．Thermopolis Town. 3．If you and your parents visit National Park, how much should you pay? A．$10. B．$25. C．$50. D．$75. “Listen!” said Holmes sharply, “Look out! It’s coming!” I heard him make his revolver ready to fire, and I did the same. There was a sound of quick, light footsteps from inside the curtain of fog. The thick cloud had crept to within fifty metres of where we were hidden. We tried to see into it, and wondered what horrible thing would appear. I looked at Holmes. His eyes were fixed on the place where the path disappeared into the fog. He was pale, but his eyes were bright. He looked like a man who was going to win the most important game of his life. Then suddenly his eyes nearly jumped out of his head, and his mouth opened in frightened surprise. I looked away from him to see what his eyes were fixed on. When I saw the awful shape that was coming towards us out of the fog, my blood _________. The revolver nearly fell from my hands, and my whole body froze with fear. I saw a hound, an enormous black hound. It was bigger than any dog I had ever seen. But it was something else that filled us with terror. No human eye had ever seen a hound like this one. Fire came from its open mouth. Its eyes were burning. Flames covered its head and body. It was a more horrible sight than anyone could imagine—a hell-hound sent by the devil. It was not a creature of the natural world. The huge, black, burning hound ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry. Far away along the path we saw him turn and look back at the hound. His face was white in the moonlight and his hands were lifted in horror. He watched helplessly as the terrible creature got closer to him. We were so frozen by the ghostly and unnatural sight that we let the hound go past us, and we could not move. Our friend was near to death, and we were helpless with fear. 1．Which is the most suitable to fill in the blank in Paragraph 2? A．turn green B．turn yellow C．turn hot D．turn cold 2．Which of the following is Not True about describing the hound? A．an enormous black hound B．flames covered its feet and body C．be not smaller than any dog I had ever seen D．a more horrible sight 3．The huge, black, burning hound ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry. What happened to him next? A．He looked back at him and hid himself. B．He turned back and found the hound. C．He shouted for help and ran away. D．He couldn’t move and lifted his hands in fear. 4．After this passage, the writer may talk about_________. A．Why they hid there to watch the hound B．How they tried their best to save their friend C．Why the hound ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry D．How Sir Henry fight with the hound Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Pairs would not leave before five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line (排队), others were walking around. There was a group of school girls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit. He walked into the station cafe (咖啡馆), he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror (镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom. “What time is your bus?” asked Mike. “There’s enough time.” answered Tom. “Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike. They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward (倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.” “You are looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Then, Tom never liked mirrors. 1．Why did Tom go into the station cafe? A．It was quite early and he could find a seat. B．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea. C．He didn’t like to stay with the school girls. D．He wanted to have a drink with his workmate there. 2．What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror? A．Half past twelve.B．Twenty to twelve. C．Half past eleven. D．Half past one. 3．Why was Tom sad? A．There was something wrong with the clock. B．Tom couldn’t have coffee with Mike. C．Tom couldn’t arrive in Paris on time. D．The train arrived late that day. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．The Mirror of the Station B．Not a Careful Man C．Missing a Bus D．The Clock in the Mirror The next day they set off again very early. They walk a few miles and then come to a big ditch (壕沟). It’s very wide. There are a lot of rocks (岩石) in the ditch. “How can we cross the ditch?” Dorothy asks her friends. “We can’t fly over it,” the Scarecrow says. “And we can’t jump over it. So we must stay here.” The Lion looks at the ditch and says, “I can jump over it.” “Can you?” the Scarecrow says. “That’s good! You can take us across on your back, one by one.” “Who wants to go first?” the Lion says. He’s a little afraid first but he wants to help his friends. “Me!” the Scarecrow says and he gets on the Lion’s back. The Lion jumps across the ditch easily. Then he jumps back and takes Dorothy and Toto. Finally he takes the Tin Woodman across the ditch. The Lion is tired after his five big jumps. “Let’s have a rest before we start walking again,” he says. Later in the afternoon they come to a wide river. They can see a beautiful country on the other side of it. There are green fields and a lot of flowers. They can also see the yellow brick (砖) road. —taken from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1．How many characters (角色) are there in the passage? A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6. 2．How do they cross the ditch? A．They jump over the ditch. B．They just stay where they are. C．They fly over the ditch. D．They make it on the lion’s back. 3．What is the Lion in the story like? A．He is always afraid to do things. B．He is not ready to help. C．He is easy to play with. D．He is really helpful. 4．What will they do next according to the passage? A．They will try to go across the wide river. B．They will walk past the beautiful country. C．They will go along the yellow brick road. D．They will pick flowers on the green fields. There once lived a mouse and a frog who were very good friends. The mouse enjoyed spending time with the frog, but he was lazy. He never went to visit the frog; the frog always had to visit him. Because of this, the frog was becoming angry with his friend. One afternoon, the frog decided that to end this one-sided friendship. So the frog tied(绑) one end of a piece of string(细绳) to his leg and then tied the other end to the little mouse’s tail without him noticing. The frog waved goodbye to the mouse and then jumped into the pond(池塘). All at once, the string pulled tight on the mouse’s tail and the mouse fell into the pond below. Splash! The poor little mouse could not swim. After much fighting, he finally drowned in the pond. “That will teach you to make a fool out of me, you lazy mouse,” thought the frog. But then, high up in the sky, a hawk(鹰) saw the mouse floating(漂浮) in the water below. So the hungry hawk swooped down to catch the mouse for its dinner. Suddenly, the frog realized that he was still tied to the mouse by the string. Up, up into the sky, went the frog. It was then that the frog realized the mistakes of his ways. In setting a trap(陷阱) for his friend, the frog had also set a trap for himself. There is a famous saying that goes, “________”. 1．What is a one-sided friendship? A．When two sides fight against each other. B．When two friends always think and act the same way. C．When only one side tries his best in the relationship(关系). D．When both sides are looking for new relationships. 2．Why did the frog tie a string between him and the mouse? A．To pull the mouse’s tail off. B．To drown the mouse in the pond. C．To bring the mouse closer to him. D．To kill them both together. 3．What will probably happen to the frog in the end? A．He will fight the hawk and save the mouse. B．He will set a trap for the hawk. C．He will be eaten by the hawk. D．He will make friends with the hawk. 4．Which of the following sayings can be used to end this story? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Books and friends should be few but good. C．Be slow in choosing a friend, but slower in changing a friend. D．Do not dig too deep a hole for your enemy because you may fall into it yourself.    Rat and Mole are at home all day. Mole is bored. He says, “I want to visit Badger.” But Rat tells him, “Badger lives in the middle of the Wild Wood. It’s a long way to go in winter.” But Mole still wants to go. When Rat is asleep, he puts on a coat and goes into the Wild Wood. It is cold and the sky is grey, first it is fun. But then it gets dark. Mole sees strange little faces in the wood. The faces have sharp teeth. He hears strange noises and he is afraid. Poor Mole runs and runs through the wood. Then he sees a hole inside a tree and he hides there. When Rat wakes up at home, he calls, “Mole, Mole!” but Mole doesn’t answer. And Mole’s coat isn’t there. Rat thinks, “Mole is visiting Badger. Oh, no! Mole is in the Wild Wood!” he puts on his coat and puts a gun in his pocket. He goes along the path to the Wild Wood. He sees the strange faces with sharp teeth. But they see Rat’s gun, and go away. Rat calls and calls, “Mole, where are you? It’s me—Rat.” At last, Mole answers. “Rat, I’m here! In the tree! I am very frightened!” he says in a little voice. “Don’t worry, Mole,” says Rat, “Let’s go home now!” But Mole is very tired. He wants to sleep, so Rat sits and waits. While Mole is sleeping, it begins to snow. The snow is white and it covers all the paths. Later, Mole wakes up. Then the two friends set off through the white woods. Everything is different with the snow and soon Rat and Mole are lost. They walk for hours but they cannot find the way home. They are tired, and cold, and hungry. Suddenly, Rat sees a sign in the snow. The sign says, “Mr Badger”. “It’s Badger’s front door,” says Rat. He is very excited. They ring the doorbell. “Who is it?” calls Badger. “Oh, Badger,” cries Rat. “It’s me, Rat, and my friend Mole, and we are lost in the snow.” 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．Mole feels unhappy all the way. B．It’s easy for Mole to run through the wood. C．Mole goes into the wild wood with Badger. D．Mole meets a lot of difficulties in the wood. 2．When Rat wakes up at home, he goes ________. A．to look for Mole B．to hunt in the wood C．to visit Badger too D．to play with his friends 3．It begins to snow when ________. A．Mole meets Rat B．Mole is sleeping C．Mole is walking in the wood D．Mole is at home 4．What may happen next? A．Badger doesn’t open the door. B．Badger lets them go back home. C．Badger asks them to come in. D．Badger tells them the way home. What is happiness? Where can we find happiness? Can happiness last forever? Most people want to be happy but few people know how to find happiness. Happiness is important to everyone and happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Some people believe that if they are rich, they can do anything they want, and that means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high place in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things. However, other people pay attention to their health. They think it can make them happy. Here are the ways to help you be happier. The mystery of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. We shouldn’t spend too much time worrying about the future. For example, will I get a good job in the future? Instead, we should enjoy a simple life right now, such as reading a good book, listening to our favorite songs, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives. The mystery of happiness is also to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Besides, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or just help around the house. Now maybe you know how to find happiness. 1．How does the writer start his topic? A．By listing numbers. B．By asking questions. C．By telling stories. D．By giving examples. 2．What is the correct structure of this passage? A．B．C． D． 3．Where can you probably find this article? A．In a cartoon book. B．In a science newspaper. C．In a magazine. D．In a travel guide. What subject do you worry about the most at school? Many students worry about math. Some students can’t sleep well the day before a math exam. Others may feel very nervous during the exam itself. But there might be a way to make the subject less stressful. “For people who are anxious about math, posture (姿势) makes a big difference,” Erik Peper from San Francisco State University told the Daily Mail. That’s right——sitting up straight can help you do better on math exams. Scientists tested 125 college students. They asked them to do a simple math quiz while sitting in a slumped-over (弯腰驼背的) position, or sitting up straight. After the test, 56 percent of students said the exam was easier to do if they were sitting up straight. Slumping over is a defensive posture. It can cause bad memories in the body and brain. This can stop you from thinking, Peper said. Students who were not nervous about taking the math exam did not necessarily benefit from better posture. But they did find that doing math while slumped over was more difficult, Science Daily reported. Good posture isn’t just helpful for taking math exams. Athletes, musicians and public speakers can all benefit from better posture. When you feel stressed out, you can also try to sit up straight or stand tall. It can help you feel more positive and focus better. 1．How many students found it easier to do the math quiz when sitting straight? A．125 B．70 C．56 D．60 2．Which one is Not True according to the passage? A．Posture is very important when taking math exams. B．Sitting up straight can help people do better on math exams. C．Slumping over can help you think clearly. D．Good posture can be very helpful for taking math exams. 3．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why people worry about math. B．How to pass a math exam. C．The advantages of positive postures. D．The importance of exams. 4．This passage is most probably from ________. A．A travel guide B．Sports newspaper C．An advertisement website D．A Science magazine In the hands of Chinese artisans (手艺人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑). Among the different styles, Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a special folk art. The nice and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible (非物质) cultural heritage (遗产). It was created by Lang Shao’ an (郎绍安). He created animals and characters from important people’s stories, history stories, and local operas. What they finished is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for people to see. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple shapes and colourful decorations, but some are nice pieces of artwork for people to see only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to stop them from breaking up, and being eaten by animals. After a long time of practice, Lang Shao’ an is good at making dough figurine with beautiful designs. Lang Jiaizyu (郎佳子彧), born in 1995, is the third- generation (代) man of dough Figurine Lang. By the age of five, he had already made his first dough figurines. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines which were very famous. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk works of art. In his skilled hands, some figures such as Nezha are popular with young people. Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, not many people like the idea and design of dough Figurine Lang. Few young people are willing to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which means fewer and fewer people want to spend time on learning the handicraft. Good handicrafts need time, energy and love of artisans from one generation to another. 1．What is special about dough Figurine Lang? A．It shows people’s lifestyles and hobbies. B．It is popular with both tourists and the locals. C．It is created by many famous artists. D．It shows Beijing’s colourful culture. 2．Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines? A．To better protect the things people make. B．To help dough have different shapes. C．To keep colors brighter and last longer. D．To make dough figurines taste good. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a．dough Figurine Lang was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. b．LangJiaizyu created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines. c．Lang Jiaizyu was born as the third- generation inheritor of dough Figurine Lang. d．LangJiaizyu had made his first dough figurines. A．a-c-b-d B．c-d-b-a C．a-c-d-b D．c-d-a-b 4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．To ask people to know some kinds of folk art. B．To ask people to spend more time learning folk art. C．To ask people to protect national cultural heritage handicrafts. D．To teach people ways to enjoy and understand the handicrafts. Shanxi is in North China. It’s full of wonderful places. So, are you ready to take an exciting trip to Shanxi with me? The Yellow River rushes all the way from the far west. With great force, it cuts through the cliffs (峭壁) and comes into Shanxi at Laoniu Bend (老牛湾). Look! Here, the Great Wall stands firmly, like a brave soldier (士兵) keeping watch over this amazing scenery (风景). As it continues its journey, the river winds (蜿蜒) south, clearly marking the border between Shanxi and Shaanxi. Then, it takes a sharp turn east, separating Shanxi from Henan. At Jixian county, the Hukou Waterfall makes a loud noise, with the sound echoing (回响) far and wide. In winter, long, shiny icicles (冰柱) hang from the cliffs like crystal swords. On sunny days, a bright rainbow stretches across the waterfall, connecting Shanxi and Shaanxi. The Taihang Mountains (太行山) run hundreds of kilometers from north to south, covering Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, and Henan. These mountains are home to many precious (珍贵的) animals. Look carefully for the hard-to-find North China leopard, the colorful brown-eared pheasant (棕耳雉), and the forest musk deer (林麝).  Some cliff faces are like giant, strong rock walls. To get around, people carve (开凿) tunnel-like roads on these cliffs. When you drive on these roads, it feels like an adventure movie! You can even see small mountain streams flowing along the way. Shanxi lies on the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau (黄土高原). Rolling loess terraces (黄土梯田) seem to go on forever. On the hillsides (山坡), local people dug cave dwellings (窑洞) into the mountains. These caves are like natural shelters. In the winter, they stay very warm. In the summer, they are very cool. People living in these caves lead simple, happy lives, sharing stories and traditions passed down through generations. On festival days, the caves are decorated with red lanterns, filling the air with happiness. 1．Where does the Yellow River enter Shanxi? A．At Hukou Waterfall. B．At Laoniu Bend. C．At Jixian county. D．At the border with Shaanxi. 2．What does the word “stretches” in the second paragraph mean? A．Appears. B．Spreads. C．Hides. D．Moves. 3．How do people get around the Taihang Mountains with rock-wall cliffs? A．They climb the cliffs directly. B．They build houses on the cliffs. C．They dig tunnels through the mountains. D．They carve tunnel-like roads on the cliffs. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To tell people how to get to Shanxi. B．To ask people to protect Shanxi’s environment. C．To introduce the natural and cultural features of Shanxi. D．To show the differences between Shanxi and other places. Can you imagine (想象) a world without the Internet? It’s surprising to think about it. Now, China has more than 162 million Internet users, according to the China Internet Network Information Centre. This is the second largest number of users in the world after the United States. Today, 66% of Chinese “netizens (网民)” are teenagers (青少年). “They spend about 13 hours every week online,” said Qian Hulin, an Internet expert. Doctor Song in Beijing Xuanwu Hospital said about 14% of Chinese netizens who are teens often went on playing online games for over ten hours. The main reasons why teenagers surf the web are to search for information, to communicate with others and to have fun. On the Internet, teenagers can find out almost anything. And surfing the web can help students with their homework and widen their knowledge. Li Dong, a teacher at No. 41 Middle School in Shijiazhuang, is for her students using the Internet. “When we talk in class, students who surf the Net usually know more background information than the others.” she said. In addition, people can use the Internet to write letters or stories and send emails. Many teens keep in touch with their friends online. It is cheaper than phoning somebody far away and also much quicker. 1．________ has the most Internet users in the world according to this article. A．China B．America C．Canada D．Russia 2．There are about ________ Chinese netizens to surf the web about 13 hours every week. A．107 million old B．22. 7 million old C．107 million young D．22. 7 million young 3．Doctor Song said some teenagers went on ________ more than ten hours. A．playing online games B．searching for information C．chatting with their friends D．sending emails to others 4．Li Dong in No. 41 Middle School is for her students using the Internet because she ________. A．thinks surfing the Net can help students spend less time on homework B．thinks the students surfing the Net can get more background information than the others C．wants her students to talk to her about their hobbies and interests D．wants to know what her students do and think about at home 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （扬州专用） Traditional Chinese Culture Clubs Chinese Food Club Activities:* learn Chinese food culture * make jiaozi and zongzi Time: 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday Place: Room 118 Teacher: Mr. Lu Chinese Music Club Activities:* learn to play the erhu, dizi and pipa * enjoy traditional Chinese music Time: 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Tuesday Place: Room 303 Teacher: Ms. Tao Reading Club Activities:* read Journey to the West * put on plays Time: 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Thursday Place: Room 402 Teacher: Mr. Cai Chinese Art Club Activities:* watch Chinese art films * learn about paper-cutting Time: 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Friday Place: Room 205 Teacher: Miss Ma For more about the clubs, you can call or email Mr. Jin. Tel: 4038817 Email Address: Wanshitong@163.com 1．What can students do in Room 402? A．Learn about paper-cutting. B．Learn to play the erhu. C．Make jiaozi and zongzi. D．Know about Journey to the West. 2．What can we learn from the text? A．You can join the clubs from Monday to Friday. B．You can make Chinese art films in the Chinese Art Club. C．Miss Ma teaches in the Chinese Music Club. D．You can know about Chinese food culture in the Chinese Food Club. 3．How can students find more about the clubs? A．Write a letter to Mr. Cai. B．Visit school’s web page. C．Write an email. D．Visit Room 402. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文介绍了学校四个中国传统文化俱乐部。 1．细节理解题。根据“Reading Club | Activities: read Journey to the West | put on plays | Place: Room 402”可知，学生们在402教室可以阅读《西游记》和表演戏剧。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chinese Food Club | Activities: learn Chinese food culture”可知，大家可以在中国美食俱乐部了解中国美食文化。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“For more about the clubs, you can call or email Mr. Jin.”可知，想了解更多关于俱乐部的信息，可以打电话或发邮件给金先生。故选C。 Beijing Half-Day Tour Guide (导游) We have more than 20 guides and they can speak both English and Chinese. Time and Place Our bus will wait for you at your hotel at 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. And we’ll drive you back to your hotel at about 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Route (行程) First, we will visit the Drum Tower. You can climb it and look at the old Beijing buildings—hutong and siheyuan. Then we will drive to Mr. Kang’s yard for a cup of tea. After that, we can ride a bicycle to Dajinsi Hutong, the most famous hutong in Shichahai. Then we will walk to the Prince Gong’s Mansion (恭王府). After that, we will go back to the hotel. 1．Visitors go to Dajinsi Hutong ________. A．by bike B．by car C．on foot D．by bus 2．Visitors can visit ________ places. A．two B．three C．four D．five 3．We may read the table from a ________. A．storybook B．newspaper C．menu (菜单) D．letter 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了北京半日游的相关信息，包括导游情况、时间地点安排以及具体的行程路线等。 1．细节理解题。根据“After that, we can ride a bicycle to Dajinsi Hutong”可知，游客骑自行车去大金丝胡同，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“First, we will visit the Drum Tower...Then we will drive to Mr. Kang’s yard... After that, we can ride a bicycle to Dajinsi Hutong...Then we will walk to the Prince Gong’s Mansion”可知，游客可以参观鼓楼、康先生的院子、大金丝胡同和恭王府四个地方，故选C。 3．推理判断题。文章是关于北京半日游的介绍，这类信息可能出现在报纸上，故选B。 Learning How to Learn $20 Children who read this book show great interest in study. Many pictures will help them understand it easily and quickly. Basic Study Guidebook $36 Read this book and learn: What the three barrier (障碍) to study are and what to do about them. What to do if you are tired of a subject. Children read it to improve (提高) the ability to study. How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children $40 Read this book and learn: How to look up words in a dictionary. What the different marks in a dictionary mean. How to use a dictionary to pronounce (发音) words correctly. Buy this book and help children open their study. What’s more, you’ll just pay 60% for it before December 20. 1．Which book can tell you what to do if you are tired of a subject? A．Learning How to Learn. B．Basic Study Guidebook. C．How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children. D．None of them. 2．How much will you pay if you buy all the three books on December 2? A．$57.6. B．$79. C．$80. D．$96. 3．What are these advertisements for? A．To sell these books to children. B．To help children learn English. C．To help children learn about books. D．To help children use a dictionary to pronounce correctly. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了三本帮助儿童学习的书籍及其价格和内容。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Basic Study Guidebook $36”部分中的原句：“What to do if you are tired of a subject.”可知，Basic Study Guidebook这本书提供了解决学习厌倦问题的方法。故选B。 2．推理判断题。已知“Learning How to Learn” 价格是$20，“Basic Study Guidebook”价格是$36，“How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children”原价$40。因为12月2日在12月20日之前，购买这本书只需付60%的钱，所以这本书的实际价格是$40×60% =$24。那么购买这三本书总共要花费$20 +$36 +$24 =$80。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。全文通过介绍三本书的内容和价格，目的是向儿童和家长推销这些书籍。故选A。 Sydney Tower Address: 100 Market St, Sydney Phone: 02 9333 9222 Fax: 02 9333 9203 Open time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Saturday to 11:30 p.m.) Ticket: adults: $ 60    children: $ 30 Website: www.sydneytower.com.au How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street How to book tickets: by phone/fax, or through the web Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city. 1．Sydney Tower is ________ in Sydney, Australia. A．the busiest street B．the biggest station C．the most beautiful park D．the highest point 2．If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can’t ________. A．email sydneytower@hotmail.com B．fax 02 9333 9203 C．search www.sydneytower.com.au D．phone 02 9333 9222 3．This Saturday, John will visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down from the tower ________. A．after 11:30 p.m.B．before 11:30 p.m. C．at 10:30 p.m. D．by 10:30 p.m. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了悉尼的观光塔的观赏信息，包括门票和预订方式。 1．细节理解题。根据文章最后“Sydney’s best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city.”可知这座塔可以带领你去悉尼最高点，360°观赏整个城市，因此这是最高的地方。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the Web”可知通过电话、传真或者在网上订票。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Open time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Saturdays to 11:30 p.m.) ”可知要在晚上11:30前下去。故选B。 Music Club Music lessons (guitar, violin, piano and drums) Time: 8:30 am—9:30 am every Sunday Price: Only $20 each Address: 25 Jiefang Road Tel: 420-258-1200 National Park Riding horses Boating Time:11:00 am—7:00 pm every day Price: person (ages over 7) $25. children (ages 3—7) $10 Address: 95 the Fifth Avenue Tel: 208-683-3400 Art Museum 200 famous pictures     More than 300 works Opening hours: 8:00 am—6:00 pm on weekdays Price: adults $10.   Children $5.50 Address: 120 Xinjin Street, Thermopolis Town Tel: 307-864-2997 1．When can we visit Art Museum? A．11:00 am—7:00 pm every day. B．8:00 am—6:00 pm on weekdays. C．8:00 am—9:30 am every Sunday. D．8:00 am—6:00 pm on weekends. 2．Where can we go if we want to learn music? A．25 Jiefang Road. B．95 the Fifth Avenue. C．120 Xinjin Street D．Thermopolis Town. 3．If you and your parents visit National Park, how much should you pay? A．$10. B．$25. C．$50. D．$75. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文主要向我们介绍了音乐俱乐部、国家公园、艺术博物馆，文章具体介绍了它们的开放时间、票价、地址及电话。 1．细节理解题。根据“Art Museum”中的信息“Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. on weekdays”可知，艺术博物馆的开放时间是工作日上午八点到下午六点，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Music Club: Address: 25 Jiefang Road”可知，音乐俱乐部的地址是解放路25号，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Price: person (ages over 7) $25. children (ages 3—7) $10”可知，成人票是25美元，3—7岁的儿童是10美元，所以你和父母一起去参观的话一共需要25×3=75，故选D。 “Listen!” said Holmes sharply, “Look out! It’s coming!” I heard him make his revolver ready to fire, and I did the same. There was a sound of quick, light footsteps from inside the curtain of fog. The thick cloud had crept to within fifty metres of where we were hidden. We tried to see into it, and wondered what horrible thing would appear. I looked at Holmes. His eyes were fixed on the place where the path disappeared into the fog. He was pale, but his eyes were bright. He looked like a man who was going to win the most important game of his life. Then suddenly his eyes nearly jumped out of his head, and his mouth opened in frightened surprise. I looked away from him to see what his eyes were fixed on. When I saw the awful shape that was coming towards us out of the fog, my blood _________. The revolver nearly fell from my hands, and my whole body froze with fear. I saw a hound, an enormous black hound. It was bigger than any dog I had ever seen. But it was something else that filled us with terror. No human eye had ever seen a hound like this one. Fire came from its open mouth. Its eyes were burning. Flames covered its head and body. It was a more horrible sight than anyone could imagine—a hell-hound sent by the devil. It was not a creature of the natural world. The huge, black, burning hound ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry. Far away along the path we saw him turn and look back at the hound. His face was white in the moonlight and his hands were lifted in horror. He watched helplessly as the terrible creature got closer to him. We were so frozen by the ghostly and unnatural sight that we let the hound go past us, and we could not move. Our friend was near to death, and we were helpless with fear. 1．Which is the most suitable to fill in the blank in Paragraph 2? A．turn green B．turn yellow C．turn hot D．turn cold 2．Which of the following is Not True about describing the hound? A．an enormous black hound B．flames covered its feet and body C．be not smaller than any dog I had ever seen D．a more horrible sight 3．The huge, black, burning hound ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry. What happened to him next? A．He looked back at him and hid himself. B．He turned back and found the hound. C．He shouted for help and ran away. D．He couldn’t move and lifted his hands in fear. 4．After this passage, the writer may talk about_________. A．Why they hid there to watch the hound B．How they tried their best to save their friend C．Why the hound ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry D．How Sir Henry fight with the hound 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是《巴斯克维尔猎犬》的节选，主要讲述了作者和朋友在大雾天去探听情况，遇到一只凶猛的猎犬，这让所有人都很害怕。 1．词义猜测题。根据“When I saw the awful shape that was coming towards us out of the fog”，可知此时作者感到害怕，血液变冷。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Flames covered its head and body”，可知火焰覆盖了他的头和身体。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“His face was white in the moonlight and his hands were lifted in horror.”，可知猎犬追着Henry时，他非常害怕，脸色苍白，惊恐地举起双手。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Our friend was near to death, and we were helpless with fear.”，可知下文作者会谈论他们如何拯救他们的朋友Henry。故选B。 Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Pairs would not leave before five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line (排队), others were walking around. There was a group of school girls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit. He walked into the station cafe (咖啡馆), he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror (镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom. “What time is your bus?” asked Mike. “There’s enough time.” answered Tom. “Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike. They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward (倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.” “You are looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Then, Tom never liked mirrors. 1．Why did Tom go into the station cafe? A．It was quite early and he could find a seat. B．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea. C．He didn’t like to stay with the school girls. D．He wanted to have a drink with his workmate there. 2．What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror? A．Half past twelve.B．Twenty to twelve. C．Half past eleven. D．Half past one. 3．Why was Tom sad? A．There was something wrong with the clock. B．Tom couldn’t have coffee with Mike. C．Tom couldn’t arrive in Paris on time. D．The train arrived late that day. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．The Mirror of the Station B．Not a Careful Man C．Missing a Bus D．The Clock in the Mirror 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了汤姆在等车时，因为没有地方坐，他去咖啡店坐了一会，在这期间他看镜子里的钟，最后耽搁了坐车。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus.”以及“Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.”可知，汤姆到车站太早了，并且车站没有座位，所以他走进了咖啡馆。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now, it’s half past eleven”以及“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror”可知，汤姆第二次在镜子中看的时间是11点半，根据常识可知，真正的时间是12点半。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour”以及前文内容可知，汤姆看镜子里的钟导致看错了时间，错过了去巴黎的车，不能按时到达巴黎。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了汤姆因为看镜子里的钟，结果错过了车，故文章主要围绕“镜子里的钟”展开，选项D应该是最佳标题。故选D。 The next day they set off again very early. They walk a few miles and then come to a big ditch (壕沟). It’s very wide. There are a lot of rocks (岩石) in the ditch. “How can we cross the ditch?” Dorothy asks her friends. “We can’t fly over it,” the Scarecrow says. “And we can’t jump over it. So we must stay here.” The Lion looks at the ditch and says, “I can jump over it.” “Can you?” the Scarecrow says. “That’s good! You can take us across on your back, one by one.” “Who wants to go first?” the Lion says. He’s a little afraid first but he wants to help his friends. “Me!” the Scarecrow says and he gets on the Lion’s back. The Lion jumps across the ditch easily. Then he jumps back and takes Dorothy and Toto. Finally he takes the Tin Woodman across the ditch. The Lion is tired after his five big jumps. “Let’s have a rest before we start walking again,” he says. Later in the afternoon they come to a wide river. They can see a beautiful country on the other side of it. There are green fields and a lot of flowers. They can also see the yellow brick (砖) road. —taken from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1．How many characters (角色) are there in the passage? A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6. 2．How do they cross the ditch? A．They jump over the ditch. B．They just stay where they are. C．They fly over the ditch. D．They make it on the lion’s back. 3．What is the Lion in the story like? A．He is always afraid to do things. B．He is not ready to help. C．He is easy to play with. D．He is really helpful. 4．What will they do next according to the passage? A．They will try to go across the wide river. B．They will walk past the beautiful country. C．They will go along the yellow brick road. D．They will pick flowers on the green fields. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是小说《绿野仙踪》中的节选片段，主要介绍了多萝西、狮子、稻草人和铁皮人在路上穿过大沟的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章中提到的“Dorothy, Scarecrow, The Lion, the Tin Woodman, Toto,”可知，文中总共有五个人物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据稻草人对狮子说的话“‘You can take us across on your back, one by one.’”可知，他们是骑在狮子的背上过的沟。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“He’s a little afraid first but he wants to help his friends.”可知，狮子想帮助他的朋友。联系下文“The Lion is tired after his five big jumps.”可知，狮子把他们一次一次的背过了沟，所以在故事中狮子是乐于助人的。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Later in the afternoon they come to a wide river.”可知，后来在下午的时候，他们来到了一条宽阔的河边，要想去对面的美丽的国家，必须穿过这条河，由此可推断，他们接下来会穿过宽阔的河流。故选A。 There once lived a mouse and a frog who were very good friends. The mouse enjoyed spending time with the frog, but he was lazy. He never went to visit the frog; the frog always had to visit him. Because of this, the frog was becoming angry with his friend. One afternoon, the frog decided that to end this one-sided friendship. So the frog tied(绑) one end of a piece of string(细绳) to his leg and then tied the other end to the little mouse’s tail without him noticing. The frog waved goodbye to the mouse and then jumped into the pond(池塘). All at once, the string pulled tight on the mouse’s tail and the mouse fell into the pond below. Splash! The poor little mouse could not swim. After much fighting, he finally drowned in the pond. “That will teach you to make a fool out of me, you lazy mouse,” thought the frog. But then, high up in the sky, a hawk(鹰) saw the mouse floating(漂浮) in the water below. So the hungry hawk swooped down to catch the mouse for its dinner. Suddenly, the frog realized that he was still tied to the mouse by the string. Up, up into the sky, went the frog. It was then that the frog realized the mistakes of his ways. In setting a trap(陷阱) for his friend, the frog had also set a trap for himself. There is a famous saying that goes, “________”. 1．What is a one-sided friendship? A．When two sides fight against each other. B．When two friends always think and act the same way. C．When only one side tries his best in the relationship(关系). D．When both sides are looking for new relationships. 2．Why did the frog tie a string between him and the mouse? A．To pull the mouse’s tail off. B．To drown the mouse in the pond. C．To bring the mouse closer to him. D．To kill them both together. 3．What will probably happen to the frog in the end? A．He will fight the hawk and save the mouse. B．He will set a trap for the hawk. C．He will be eaten by the hawk. D．He will make friends with the hawk. 4．Which of the following sayings can be used to end this story? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Books and friends should be few but good. C．Be slow in choosing a friend, but slower in changing a friend. D．Do not dig too deep a hole for your enemy because you may fall into it yourself. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇寓言，介绍了青蛙想结束单方面友谊，用绳子将自己和将老鼠尾巴绑住，跳进来池塘。老鹰抓住了老鼠，同时青蛙也被带着飞上天空。 1．推理判断题。根据“He never went to visit the frog; the frog always had to visit him.”可知，老鼠从来没有去看望过那只青蛙；青蛙总是要来看老鼠。所以单方面的友谊指的是只有一方尽力维持关系。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The poor little mouse could not swim. After much fighting, he finally drowned in the pond.‘That will teach you to make a fool out of me, you lazy mouse,’ thought the frog.”可知，青蛙是想把老鼠淹死在池塘。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Suddenly, the frog realized that he was still tied to the mouse by the string. Up, up into the sky, went the frog. It was then that the frog realized the mistakes of his ways.”可知，青蛙意识到自己仍然被绳子绑在老鼠身上，青蛙飞上天空，青蛙意识到了自己的错误。青蛙没法在空中飞，所以可能会被老鹰吃掉。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“In setting a trap for his friend, the frog had also set a trap for himself.”可知，青蛙在给朋友设陷阱的同时，也给自己设了一个陷阱。由此可推断，不要给别人挖坑，因为可能自己会掉进坑里。故选D。    Rat and Mole are at home all day. Mole is bored. He says, “I want to visit Badger.” But Rat tells him, “Badger lives in the middle of the Wild Wood. It’s a long way to go in winter.” But Mole still wants to go. When Rat is asleep, he puts on a coat and goes into the Wild Wood. It is cold and the sky is grey, first it is fun. But then it gets dark. Mole sees strange little faces in the wood. The faces have sharp teeth. He hears strange noises and he is afraid. Poor Mole runs and runs through the wood. Then he sees a hole inside a tree and he hides there. When Rat wakes up at home, he calls, “Mole, Mole!” but Mole doesn’t answer. And Mole’s coat isn’t there. Rat thinks, “Mole is visiting Badger. Oh, no! Mole is in the Wild Wood!” he puts on his coat and puts a gun in his pocket. He goes along the path to the Wild Wood. He sees the strange faces with sharp teeth. But they see Rat’s gun, and go away. Rat calls and calls, “Mole, where are you? It’s me—Rat.” At last, Mole answers. “Rat, I’m here! In the tree! I am very frightened!” he says in a little voice. “Don’t worry, Mole,” says Rat, “Let’s go home now!” But Mole is very tired. He wants to sleep, so Rat sits and waits. While Mole is sleeping, it begins to snow. The snow is white and it covers all the paths. Later, Mole wakes up. Then the two friends set off through the white woods. Everything is different with the snow and soon Rat and Mole are lost. They walk for hours but they cannot find the way home. They are tired, and cold, and hungry. Suddenly, Rat sees a sign in the snow. The sign says, “Mr Badger”. “It’s Badger’s front door,” says Rat. He is very excited. They ring the doorbell. “Who is it?” calls Badger. “Oh, Badger,” cries Rat. “It’s me, Rat, and my friend Mole, and we are lost in the snow.” 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．Mole feels unhappy all the way. B．It’s easy for Mole to run through the wood. C．Mole goes into the wild wood with Badger. D．Mole meets a lot of difficulties in the wood. 2．When Rat wakes up at home, he goes ________. A．to look for Mole B．to hunt in the wood C．to visit Badger too D．to play with his friends 3．It begins to snow when ________. A．Mole meets Rat B．Mole is sleeping C．Mole is walking in the wood D．Mole is at home 4．What may happen next? A．Badger doesn’t open the door. B．Badger lets them go back home. C．Badger asks them to come in. D．Badger tells them the way home. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了鼹鼠去找獾的路上遇到了困难，老鼠醒来发现鼹鼠不见后就去找它，老鼠找到鼹鼠后，它俩在下雪后的森林里迷了路，最终找到了獾的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Mole sees strange little faces in the wood. The faces have sharp teeth. He hears strange noises and he is afraid. Poor Mole runs and runs through the wood. Then he sees a hole inside a tree and he hides there.”可知，鼹鼠在森林里看到一些奇怪的脸庞，脸上有锋利的牙齿，他还听到奇怪的声音，也感到很害怕，由此可推断，鼹鼠在森林里遇到了很多困难。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“When Rat wakes up at home, he calls, ‘Mole, Mole!’ but Mole doesn’t answer. And Mole’s coat isn’t there. Rat thinks, ‘Mole is visiting Badger. Oh, no! Mole is in the Wild Wood!’ he puts on his coat and puts a gun in his pocket...Rat calls and calls, ‘Mole, where are you? It’s me—Rat.’”可知，老鼠醒来后发现鼹鼠不在家，就知道鼹鼠是去找獾，所以它就去找鼹鼠了。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“While Mole is sleeping, it begins to snow.”可知，鼹鼠在睡觉的时候，开始下起了雪。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Mole is bored. He says, ‘I want to visit Badger.’”和“‘It’s Badger’s front door,’ says Rat. He is very excited. They ring the doorbell. ‘Who is it?’ calls Badger. ‘Oh, Badger,’ cries Rat. ‘It’s me, Rat, and my friend Mole, and we are lost in the snow.’”可知，鼹鼠原本就是想要去拜访獾，只是鼹鼠和老鼠在森林里遇到了一些困难，又迷了路，所幸最终看到了獾的家的门牌，老鼠此时感到很激动，并在獾询问外头是谁时大喊回应道“是老鼠，还有我的朋友鼹鼠。” 由此故事发展走向，可推测接下来獾会开门让老鼠和鼹鼠进它家里。故选C。 What is happiness? Where can we find happiness? Can happiness last forever? Most people want to be happy but few people know how to find happiness. Happiness is important to everyone and happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Some people believe that if they are rich, they can do anything they want, and that means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high place in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things. However, other people pay attention to their health. They think it can make them happy. Here are the ways to help you be happier. The mystery of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. We shouldn’t spend too much time worrying about the future. For example, will I get a good job in the future? Instead, we should enjoy a simple life right now, such as reading a good book, listening to our favorite songs, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives. The mystery of happiness is also to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Besides, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or just help around the house. Now maybe you know how to find happiness. 1．How does the writer start his topic? A．By listing numbers. B．By asking questions. C．By telling stories. D．By giving examples. 2．What is the correct structure of this passage? A．B．C． D． 3．Where can you probably find this article? A．In a cartoon book. B．In a science newspaper. C．In a magazine. D．In a travel guide. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文说明了一个道理——快乐取决于我们自己，同时介绍了寻找快乐的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“What is happiness? Where can we find happiness? Can happiness last forever?”可知，作者通过提问引出主题。故选B。 2．篇章结构题。根据“What is happiness? Where can we find happiness? Can happiness last forever...In other words, we make our own happiness.”第一段通过提出问题引出主题，总起全文；根据“Some people believe...”可知，第二段说明不同的人对幸福有着不同的理解；根据“Here are the ways to help you be happier.”可知，第三段引出变得更快乐的方法；第四、五、六段分别具体介绍变得快乐的方法；第七段收尾，总结全文。故选A。 3．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了寻找快乐的方法，故可以在杂志里找到。故选C。 What subject do you worry about the most at school? Many students worry about math. Some students can’t sleep well the day before a math exam. Others may feel very nervous during the exam itself. But there might be a way to make the subject less stressful. “For people who are anxious about math, posture (姿势) makes a big difference,” Erik Peper from San Francisco State University told the Daily Mail. That’s right——sitting up straight can help you do better on math exams. Scientists tested 125 college students. They asked them to do a simple math quiz while sitting in a slumped-over (弯腰驼背的) position, or sitting up straight. After the test, 56 percent of students said the exam was easier to do if they were sitting up straight. Slumping over is a defensive posture. It can cause bad memories in the body and brain. This can stop you from thinking, Peper said. Students who were not nervous about taking the math exam did not necessarily benefit from better posture. But they did find that doing math while slumped over was more difficult, Science Daily reported. Good posture isn’t just helpful for taking math exams. Athletes, musicians and public speakers can all benefit from better posture. When you feel stressed out, you can also try to sit up straight or stand tall. It can help you feel more positive and focus better. 1．How many students found it easier to do the math quiz when sitting straight? A．125 B．70 C．56 D．60 2．Which one is Not True according to the passage? A．Posture is very important when taking math exams. B．Sitting up straight can help people do better on math exams. C．Slumping over can help you think clearly. D．Good posture can be very helpful for taking math exams. 3．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why people worry about math. B．How to pass a math exam. C．The advantages of positive postures. D．The importance of exams. 4．This passage is most probably from ________. A．A travel guide B．Sports newspaper C．An advertisement website D．A Science magazine 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了坐姿对数学考试等的影响，良好姿势有助于在数学考试中发挥，还提及对运动员、音乐家等也有益。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Scientists tested 125 college students. After the test, 56 percent of students said the exam was easier to do if they were sitting up straight.” 可知，125名学生中的 56%，即70名学生觉得坐直时考试更容易。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“Slumping over is a defensive posture. It can cause bad memories in the body and brain. This can stop you from thinking, Peper said.” 可知，弯腰驼背的姿势会阻碍思考，C选项“Slumping over can help you think clearly.”错误。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章围绕姿势展开，讲述良好姿势对数学考试等的积极作用，即积极姿势的优势，C选项“积极姿势的优势”符合。故选C。 4．推理判断题。文章是关于姿势与学习、表现等的科学研究内容，最可能来自科学杂志。故选D。 In the hands of Chinese artisans (手艺人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑). Among the different styles, Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a special folk art. The nice and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible (非物质) cultural heritage (遗产). It was created by Lang Shao’ an (郎绍安). He created animals and characters from important people’s stories, history stories, and local operas. What they finished is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for people to see. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple shapes and colourful decorations, but some are nice pieces of artwork for people to see only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to stop them from breaking up, and being eaten by animals. After a long time of practice, Lang Shao’ an is good at making dough figurine with beautiful designs. Lang Jiaizyu (郎佳子彧), born in 1995, is the third- generation (代) man of dough Figurine Lang. By the age of five, he had already made his first dough figurines. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines which were very famous. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk works of art. In his skilled hands, some figures such as Nezha are popular with young people. Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, not many people like the idea and design of dough Figurine Lang. Few young people are willing to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which means fewer and fewer people want to spend time on learning the handicraft. Good handicrafts need time, energy and love of artisans from one generation to another. 1．What is special about dough Figurine Lang? A．It shows people’s lifestyles and hobbies. B．It is popular with both tourists and the locals. C．It is created by many famous artists. D．It shows Beijing’s colourful culture. 2．Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines? A．To better protect the things people make. B．To help dough have different shapes. C．To keep colors brighter and last longer. D．To make dough figurines taste good. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a．dough Figurine Lang was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. b．LangJiaizyu created Beijing Olympic Mascots- shaped dough figurines. c．Lang Jiaizyu was born as the third- generation inheritor of dough Figurine Lang. d．LangJiaizyu had made his first dough figurines. A．a-c-b-d B．c-d-b-a C．a-c-d-b D．c-d-a-b 4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．To ask people to know some kinds of folk art. B．To ask people to spend more time learning folk art. C．To ask people to protect national cultural heritage handicrafts. D．To teach people ways to enjoy and understand the handicrafts. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了北京非物质文化遗产 “面人郎” 的起源、艺术特点、传承脉络，并指出其面临的传承困境，旨在呼吁人们关注和保护民族文化遗产手工艺。 1．细节理解题。根据“Among the different styles Beijing’s dough Figuren Lang is a special folk art. The nice and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing.”可知，面人郎的特别之处在于它展示了北京丰富多彩的文化，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to stop them from breaking up, and being eaten by animals.”可知，工匠们在面人制作过程中添加添加剂是为了更好地保护制作出来的物品，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Lang Jiaizyu (郎佳子彧), born in 1995, is the third-generation (代) man of dough Figurine Lang.”可知c发生时间最早；根据“By the age of five, he had already made his first dough figurines.”可知d发生在其5岁时，即在1995+5=2000年左右；根据“When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascots-shaped dough figurines which were very famous.”可知b发生在其15岁时，即在1995+15=2010年左右；根据“In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible (非物质) cultural heritage (遗产).”可知a发生在2008年。所以正确顺序是c-d-a-b，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。文章介绍了面人郎这一民间艺术的特色、制作情况、传承人的经历等，最后提到像面人郎这样的非物质文化遗产手工艺面临传承困境，所以文章主要是呼吁人们保护国家文化遗产手工艺品，故选C。 Shanxi is in North China. It’s full of wonderful places. So, are you ready to take an exciting trip to Shanxi with me? The Yellow River rushes all the way from the far west. With great force, it cuts through the cliffs (峭壁) and comes into Shanxi at Laoniu Bend (老牛湾). Look! Here, the Great Wall stands firmly, like a brave soldier (士兵) keeping watch over this amazing scenery (风景). As it continues its journey, the river winds (蜿蜒) south, clearly marking the border between Shanxi and Shaanxi. Then, it takes a sharp turn east, separating Shanxi from Henan. At Jixian county, the Hukou Waterfall makes a loud noise, with the sound echoing (回响) far and wide. In winter, long, shiny icicles (冰柱) hang from the cliffs like crystal swords. On sunny days, a bright rainbow stretches across the waterfall, connecting Shanxi and Shaanxi. The Taihang Mountains (太行山) run hundreds of kilometers from north to south, covering Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, and Henan. These mountains are home to many precious (珍贵的) animals. Look carefully for the hard-to-find North China leopard, the colorful brown-eared pheasant (棕耳雉), and the forest musk deer (林麝).  Some cliff faces are like giant, strong rock walls. To get around, people carve (开凿) tunnel-like roads on these cliffs. When you drive on these roads, it feels like an adventure movie! You can even see small mountain streams flowing along the way. Shanxi lies on the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau (黄土高原). Rolling loess terraces (黄土梯田) seem to go on forever. On the hillsides (山坡), local people dug cave dwellings (窑洞) into the mountains. These caves are like natural shelters. In the winter, they stay very warm. In the summer, they are very cool. People living in these caves lead simple, happy lives, sharing stories and traditions passed down through generations. On festival days, the caves are decorated with red lanterns, filling the air with happiness. 1．Where does the Yellow River enter Shanxi? A．At Hukou Waterfall. B．At Laoniu Bend. C．At Jixian county. D．At the border with Shaanxi. 2．What does the word “stretches” in the second paragraph mean? A．Appears. B．Spreads. C．Hides. D．Moves. 3．How do people get around the Taihang Mountains with rock-wall cliffs? A．They climb the cliffs directly. B．They build houses on the cliffs. C．They dig tunnels through the mountains. D．They carve tunnel-like roads on the cliffs. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To tell people how to get to Shanxi. B．To ask people to protect Shanxi’s environment. C．To introduce the natural and cultural features of Shanxi. D．To show the differences between Shanxi and other places. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了山西省的自然景观（黄河、太行山、黄土高原）和人文特色（窑洞生活、传统节日）。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“…it cuts through the cliffs and comes into Shanxi at Laoniu Bend”可知，黄河在老牛湾进入山西。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第2段“…a bright rainbow stretches across the waterfall”及上下文语境（彩虹横跨瀑布的景象）可知，“stretches”在此处意为“延伸/展开”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“To get around, people carve tunnel-like roads on these cliffs”可知，人们通过在悬崖上开凿隧道状的道路通行。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。全文通过黄河、太行山、黄土高原等自然景观，以及窑洞生活、节日装饰等文化特色，综合介绍了山西的自然与人文特点。故选C。 Can you imagine (想象) a world without the Internet? It’s surprising to think about it. Now, China has more than 162 million Internet users, according to the China Internet Network Information Centre. This is the second largest number of users in the world after the United States. Today, 66% of Chinese “netizens (网民)” are teenagers (青少年). “They spend about 13 hours every week online,” said Qian Hulin, an Internet expert. Doctor Song in Beijing Xuanwu Hospital said about 14% of Chinese netizens who are teens often went on playing online games for over ten hours. The main reasons why teenagers surf the web are to search for information, to communicate with others and to have fun. On the Internet, teenagers can find out almost anything. And surfing the web can help students with their homework and widen their knowledge. Li Dong, a teacher at No. 41 Middle School in Shijiazhuang, is for her students using the Internet. “When we talk in class, students who surf the Net usually know more background information than the others.” she said. In addition, people can use the Internet to write letters or stories and send emails. Many teens keep in touch with their friends online. It is cheaper than phoning somebody far away and also much quicker. 1．________ has the most Internet users in the world according to this article. A．China B．America C．Canada D．Russia 2．There are about ________ Chinese netizens to surf the web about 13 hours every week. A．107 million old B．22. 7 million old C．107 million young D．22. 7 million young 3．Doctor Song said some teenagers went on ________ more than ten hours. A．playing online games B．searching for information C．chatting with their friends D．sending emails to others 4．Li Dong in No. 41 Middle School is for her students using the Internet because she ________. A．thinks surfing the Net can help students spend less time on homework B．thinks the students surfing the Net can get more background information than the others C．wants her students to talk to her about their hobbies and interests D．wants to know what her students do and think about at home 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国互联网用户的情况，尤其是青少年网民的上网状况。 1．细节理解题。根据“This is the second largest number of users in the world after the United States.”可知，美国拥有世界上最多的互联网用户，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Now, China has more than 162 million Internet users”以及“Today, 66% of Chinese ‘netizens (网民)’ are teenagers (青少年). ‘They spend about 13 hours every week online’”可知，162 million×66%≈107 million，是青少年每周上网约13小时，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Doctor Song in Beijing Xuanwu Hospital said about 14% of Chinese netizens who are teens often went on playing online games for over ten hours.”可知，宋医生说一些青少年持续玩网络游戏超过十个小时，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Li Dong, a teacher at No. 41 Middle School in Shijiazhuang, is for her students using the Internet. ‘When we talk in class, students who surf the Net usually know more background information than the others.’ she said.”可知，李东支持学生上网是因为上网的学生通常比其他学生知道更多背景信息，故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $