期中复习之阅读理解15篇（南京专用）-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 （南京专用） Casa Batlló: Gaudi’s Wonderful Work Casa Batlló, designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi, stands on Barcelona’s stylish Passeig de Gracia. Best known for its dreamlike style, the building showcases lively mosaics (马赛克), flowing shapes, and designs that transport visitors into a fairy-tale world. Plan Your Visit: The attraction is open every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, but hours may change during holidays. For the latest timetable, check the official website. Tickets and Tours: Special-offer tickets are provided for students, elders, and children. Guided tours provide an audio guide, offering fascinating details about Gaudi’s creativity and the building’s history. To save time, buy tickets online before your visit. What to See Inside: Highlights include the breathtaking central hall, the legendary dragon-inspired roof, and rooms filled with Gaudi’s imaginative designs. Light and color mix well, turning the space into a living work of art. Access: The building welcomes visitors with mobility (移动能力) challenges and has wheelchair-friendly designs. For specific needs, review the official website. Nearby Areas: After exploring Casa Batlló, discover other Gaudí landmarks like Casa Milà. The nearby areas also offer comfortable cafés, stylish shops, and restaurants for a relaxing break. Whether you love architecture or simply enjoy beauty, Casa Batlló is an unforgettable experience that holds Gaudi’s talent. 1．What is Casa Batlló most famous for? A．Its colorful mosaics and flowing shapes. B．Its modern glass structure. C．Its large size and tall towers. D．Its historical value. 2．How can visitors avoid long lines at Casa Batll6? A．By arriving at 9:00 in the morning. B．By paying for tickets online in advance. C．By visiting only on weekdays. D．By joining a large tour group. 3．What should visitors who have difficulty moving do? A．Hire wheelchairs for specific needs. B．Only visit the central hall. C．Check the official website for information. D．Avoid moving around nearby areas. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文介绍了由安东尼・高迪设计的巴特罗之家（Casa Batlló）。涵盖其独特风格，如梦幻般的马赛克、流动造型；开放时间及节假日变动情况；票务优惠及导览服务；内部看点，像中央大厅、龙形屋顶等；对行动不便游客的友好设计；周边区域可游览景点及休闲去处，强调它是展现高迪才华、令人难忘的建筑体验。 1．细节理解题。根据文中 “Best known for its dreamlike style, the building showcases lively mosaics (马赛克), flowing shapes...” 可知，它以色彩丰富的马赛克和流动造型闻名。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“To save time, buy tickets online before your visit”可知，提前在线购票可节省时间避免排队。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The building welcomes visitors with mobility (移动能力) challenges and has wheelchair-friendly designs. For specific needs, review the official website.”可知，行动不便游客应查看官网了解信息。故选C。 location: south of France type: a middle-sized town number of people: 14,000 centre: a square, hotels, banks, a lighthouse likes: clean streets, friendly people dislikes: too many visitors, too hot in summer location: east of England type: a modern city number of people: 2,500,000 centre: shopping malls, offices, a cinema, a theatre, a small park likes: friends, a lot to do, interesting places dislikes: too many cars, dirty air, too many people location: west of Australia type: a small village number of people: 800 centre: 2 small shops, a post office, clean streets likes: fresh air, quiet dislikes: no schools, not enough shops location: middle of the USA type: a large city number of people: 4,200,000 centre: shopping centres, swimming pools, hospitals, banks likes: can find everything you need dislikes: too modern, too many people, few parks, dirty air 1．Emily is going to visit a quiet place with not so many people. Where will she go? A．Prettyplace. B．Busycity. C．Cutehome. D．Masstown. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Cutehome is a big village. B．Masstown is too modern. C．Prettyplace has the most people. D．Busycity is in the east of the USA． 【答案】1．C 2．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四座旅行城市。 1．细节理解题。根据“number of people: 800”和“likes: fresh air, quiet”可知，Cutehome人少且安静。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“dislikes: too modern, too many people, few parks, dirty air”可知，Masstown是一座特别现代化的城市。故选B。 Learning How to Learn $22Children who read this book show great interest in study. Many pictures will help them understand it easily and quickly. Basic Study Guidebook $36Read this book and learn: What the three barriers（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 $35 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．$71. B．$79. C．$80. D．$93. 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．B 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍三本书的价格及特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“What to do if you are tired of a subject.”可知，如果厌烦了一门科目，可以阅读“Basic Study Guidebook”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Learning How to Learn $22”；“Basic Study Guidebook $36”及“How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children $35...Buy this book and help children open their study. What’s more, you’ll just pay 60% for it before December 20.”可知，前面两本书没有打折，共22+36=58；最后一本35x60%=21。故三本书一共58+21=79。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据三个表格的标题可知，都介绍了书本的价格，以及“Buy this book and help children open their study. What’s more, you’ll just pay 60% for it before December 20.”可知，这些广告是为了把书卖给孩子，故选A。 House 1Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large dining room, a large kitchen. In the country. Perfect for a large family. $650 a week. Get keys from J. Beal Office. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. House 2One bedroom, kitchen, living-room/dining room. Near the city centre. $800 a week. Write to rent@accommodation.net for more information. Flat 1$400 a week for two bedrooms, small kitchen, living room/dining room, bathroom. Perfect for a small family. Near transportation. Call (212)203-8399. Flat 2$200 a week for one bedroom. Shared-kitchen, living room/dining room, bathroom. Perfect for 3 students. Visit the flat anytime. 1．If a family of three plans to spend $200~$400 on housing a week, they’d like ________. A．Flat 1 B．Flat 2 C．House 1 D．House 2 2．The Greens are interested in House 2, so they may ________. A．call (212)203-8399 B．visit the flat anytime C．get keys from J. Beal Office D．write to rent@accommodation.net 3．From the information above, we know ________. A．Flat l is in the city centre B．Flat 2 has only one bedroom C．House 1 is perfect for a small family D．House 2 costs $3200 a month 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文是有关房屋出租的广告信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“$200~$400 on housing a week”可知，需要的是每周花费200美元到400美元的住房， 与表格中“$400 a week for two bedrooms...”一致，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“House 2”中的信息“rent@accommodation.net for more information.”可知，对2号房子很感兴趣可以写信给rent@accommodation.net，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“House 2”中的信息“$800 a week.”可知，2号房子一周800美元，一个月就是3200美元，故选D。 Dear all, Do you enjoy your life in the neighbourhood? How do you spend your free time? Please look at the information below. It may help you! Do you like music? Do you often buy CDs? There are new or used CDs. We have great teachers and they are happy to teach you guitar. M&J Music Club There are all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables in the market. Children under 10 can get free ice cream there. It’s open from Wednesday to Sunday morning. Peth Market Do you like coffee? Here you can enjoy the best coffee in town from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day. You can also enjoy Jazz music from Wednesday to Sunday. Times Coffee Shop We have different kinds of rooms, hot water and comfortable beds. People can enjoy delicious homemade breakfast in the morning. Macon’s B&B 1．What can you do in Peth Market? A．Drink coffee. B．Have guitar lessons. C．Buy some apples. D．Buy all kinds of music books. 2．If your friend is visiting you, where can he stay for a whole night? A．At M&J Music Club. B．In Peth Market. C．In Times Coffee Shop. D．At Macon’s B&B． 3．Where is the passage probably from? A．A dictionary B．A noticeboard. C．A story book. D．A science report. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了社区的公告栏上的四则广告。 1．细节理解题。根据“There are all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables in the market.”可知，可以在Peth Market买到苹果。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“We have different kinds of rooms, hot water and comfortable beds.”可知，如果朋友来看你，可以住在Macon’s B&B。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Do you enjoy your life in the neighbourhood?”可知，这些信息可能出现在公告栏。故选B。 I want adventure (冒险) and an exciting life. I want to be a sailor (水手) and go to sea. I tell my parents. They are very angry about this. “Please don’t go!” My father says. “You won’t be happy you know, because sailors have a difficult and dangerous life.” I love him, so I try to forget about the sea. But I am unhappy and can’t forget. About a year later, I see a friend in town. His father has a ship and my friend says to me. We are sailing (航行) to London tomorrow. Why don’t you come with us?” On September 1st, 1651, I go to Hull and the next day we sail for London, But a few days later, there is a strong wind. The sea is dangerous and the ship goes up and down, up and down. I am very ill and very afraid. “Oh, I don’t want to die,” I cry. “I want to live. If I live, I’ll go home and never go to sea again!” The next day, the wind dies down and the sea is quiet and beautiful again. “Well,” my friend laughs. “How do you feel now? The wind is not too bad. Just a little wind. Forget it.” I forget about the danger and decide not to go home. I don’t want my friends and family to laugh at me. I stay in London for some time but I still want to go to sea. So, when the captain of a ship asks me to go with him to Guinea (几内亚) in Africa, I agree. And so, I set sail for the second time. It is a good ship and I am confident (自信的) again. Adapted from The adventures of Robinson Crusoe 1．Robinson’s father doesn’t want him to be a sailor because ________, A．his father doesn’t like him B．his father is angry with him C．sailors have a difficult and dangerous life D．he wants adventure and an exciting life 2．What does the underlined word “him” in the second paragraph refer to (指的是)? A．the sea B．his father C．his friend D．his home 3．According to the passage, which is the correct order of the story? a. Robinson goes to Hull and sails for London. b. Robinson sees a friend in town and his friend asks him to go sailing. c. Robinson is ill and afraid. d. Robinson’s parents are angry that he wants to be a sailor. e. Robinson goes to Guinea in Africa. A．d-b-a-c-e B．b-a-d-e-c C．b-d-a-c-e D．d-b-c-e-a 4．Which is Robinson’s change of feeling according to the passage? A．excited-unhappy-confident B．angry-unhappy-confident C．unhappy-afraid-confident D．angry-afraid-confident 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，节选自《鲁滨逊漂流记》。文章讲述了鲁滨逊渴望冒险和刺激的生活，想要成为一名水手出海航行，但遭到父母的反对。尽管经历海上的危险和恐惧，鲁滨逊最终还是选择继续追求自己的航海梦想，并第二次出海前往非洲几内亚。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“You won’t be happy you know, because sailors have a difficult and dangerous life.”可知，鲁滨逊的父亲不想让他当水手是因为水手的生活艰难且危险。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“I love him, so I try to forget about the sea.”以及前文提到父亲反对鲁滨逊出海，可以推断“him”指的是鲁滨逊的父亲。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章内容，事件的正确顺序为：鲁滨逊的父母因为他想当水手而生气（d）；鲁滨逊在镇上见到一个朋友，朋友邀请他一起去航行（b）；鲁滨逊去赫尔，然后启航去伦敦（a）；鲁滨逊生病并感到害怕（c）；鲁滨逊去非洲的几内亚（e）。因此，正确的顺序是d-b-a-c-e。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容，鲁滨逊最初因为不能出海而不开心（unhappy），后来在海上遇到危险时感到害怕（afraid），最后再次出海时变得自信（confident）。因此，鲁滨逊的情感变化是不开心-害怕-自信。故选C。 Long long ago, there was a special woman in ancient China. She was good at telling stories. She was the king’s favourite wife. The king loved her stories and loved her very much. Sadly, one day, the woman became ill and died. Everyone thought the king would soon find another favourite among his wives. But the king was so sad that he spent more time missing the woman and less time caring about his people. Everyone in the country was worried (担心的). They were afraid that another country might start a war because the king became weak, and many people might die. They must do something, and do it soon. One day, a priest (祭司) saw some children playing with their dolls. The dolls made dancing shadows (影子) on the city wall. Because he knew all of the woman’s stories, he had an idea to help the king. He made a puppet (木偶) out of clay and it looked like the woman. When the puppet was finished, the priest went into the king’s garden, carrying his puppet, a candle (蜡烛), and a curtain (幕布). He placed the curtain near the king’s chair. He put his candle, his puppet, and himself behind the curtain. The king did not even notice the curtain at first, but the dancing shadow quickly drew his eyes. As the priest moved the puppet behind the curtain, he told a story she used to tell, one of the king’s favourites. The king knew the priest was there. He knew the puppet was there. But it seemed as if the shadow was telling the story, as if his wife was spending time with him. The king was no longer sad. At the end of each busy day, the king went into his garden, hurried to visit his shadow wife and heard her stories once again. That is how shadow puppets first began. 1．Why was everyone in the country worried? A．Because their king didn’t care about them. B．Because many people in the country might die. C．Because another country made their king weak. D．Because they couldn’t hear the woman’s stories. 2．What is the meaning of “drew his eyes”? A．made him sad B．made him happy C．made him tired D．made him interested 3．What is the story mainly about? A．The beginning of shadow puppets. B．The way to make shadow puppets. C．The key to playing shadow puppets. D．The cultural value of shadow puppets. 4．Where is this story from? A．A book called Science World. B．A newspaper called Newsweek. C．A blog called Sports Kids. D．A magazine called Ancient art. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国古代一位国王因爱妻去世而悲伤过度，导致国家陷入危机。一位祭司通过制作影子木偶并表演故事，成功让国王走出悲伤，并由此诞生了皮影戏的起源。 1．细节理解题。根据“But the king was so sad that he spent more time missing the woman and less time caring about his people. Everyone in the country was worried (担心的).”可知，国王因过度悲伤而忽视子民，因此民众很担心。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据“The king did not even notice the curtain at first, but the dancing shadow quickly drew his eyes.”可知，国王起初未注意到幕布，但舞动的影子迅速吸引了他的目光。“drew his eyes”指的是“引起国王的兴趣”。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据文章末段“That is how shadow puppets first began.”以及通读全文可知，全文核心是皮影戏的起源。故选A。 4．推理判断题。全文围绕古代艺术形式“皮影戏”的起源展开，最有可能来自一本名为《古代艺术》的杂志。故选D。 The first time I saw August Pullman, he was sitting alone at the back of Mr. Browne’s classroom, his face half-hidden behind a tower of textbooks. Most new kids would’ve been scanning the room for friends, but he was too busy taking notes. When Mr. Browne wrote “CHOOSE KIND” on the board, he circled the words twice like they were the answer to some secret question only he knew. I didn’t sit with August that first day because I felt sorry for him. I sat with him because he was laughing at Mr. Browne’s lesson. Most kids were rolling their eyes, but August was actually writing things down—like he truly cared about “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” Later in the cafeteria, Julian kept asking those questions: “What happened to your face? Were you in a fire?” August handled it like an expert. He just said, “No, I was born this way. It’s called mandibulofacial dysostosis, if you really want to know.” Julian looked stupid then, because August knew more big words than he did. What’s strange is how people treat me now that I’m friends with August. Some kids called me “Nice Summer” quietly like it’s an insult (侮辱). Others suddenly want to be my friend, asking all these fake-nice questions about him. The worst are the teachers—they give me these cheering looks, like I’m some kind of hero for eating lunch with him. August doesn’t need my protection. Yesterday, some seventh-grader tripped him in the hallway. Before I could react, August got up and said, “Thanks for the floor examination. It looks clean.” The kid just walked away confused. Sometimes I wonder why more people don’t see what I see: a funny kid who chews his pencils to death, who can name every planet’s moons, who remembers that I hate cream. Not “the kid with the face”. Just August. But then I hear the whispers in the locker room, see the way kids suddenly change seats when he sits down…and I remember why this is so hard. Walking home that afternoon, I remembered that Mom always says middle school is just practice for real life, but what’s the lesson here? That most people are too scared to sit next to someone different? 1．Why did Summer firstly sit with August? A．She pitied his unusual appearance. B．She noticed his reaction to Mr. Browne’s lesson. C．The teachers asked her to help him. D．She wanted to impress other students. 2．Summer finds others’ “Nice Summer” comments ________. A．wise and encouraging B．hurtful but understandable C．funny but insulting D．strange and annoying 3．August’s reaction to being tripped shows that he ________. A．was afraid of a fight B．wanted to report bullies to teachers C．relied on Summer for protection D．used humor wisely to solve problems 4．This passage mainly explores________. A．the challenges August faces with his school work B．Summer’s development of true friendship C．teachers’ unfair treatment of special needs students D．Julian’s bullying behavior and its results 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文以Summer的视角，主要讲述了她与面部有缺陷的August之间友谊的发展，以及August在学校的一些经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“I didn’t sit with August that first day because I felt sorry for him. I sat with him because he was laughing at Mr. Browne’s lesson.”可知，Summer最初和August坐在一起是因为注意到他对Mr. Browne课程的反应。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“What’s strange is how people treat me now that I’m friends with August. Some kids called me ‘Nice Summer’ quietly like it’s an insult (侮辱). Others suddenly want to be my friend, asking all these fake-nice questions about him. The worst are the teachers—they give me these cheering looks, like I’m some kind of hero for eating lunch with him.”可知，Summer觉得人们因为她和August成为朋友后的这些表现很奇怪，那些孩子叫她“Nice Summer”像是一种侮辱，所以她觉得这些评论既奇怪又令人讨厌。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“August got up and said, ‘Thanks for the floor examination. It looks clean.’”可知，August用幽默的方式化解了被绊倒的尴尬，展现了他的智慧。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。全文通过Summer的视角，描述了她与August的友谊发展，以及她如何看待August的真实性格而非外表，同时反思了周围人的偏见。故选B。 “Hometown” is a word full of warmth and beauty. How would you show your love for your hometown? At the final of a national English-speaking competition, contestants from all, over China shared their own stories. Wang Siqi from Nanjing International School, Jiangsu, talked about her hometown Nanjing. “I used to live in the US, and my parents kept telling me everything about Nanjing. When I came back at age 9, I felt even closer to this city. Tasting its foods and hanging around in its universities, I was like a child who had missed her mom for too long, ” said Wang. “The competition gave me a great chance to show my love for Nanjing. ” Lan Yunjie, 15, from Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, tried to change people’s stereotypes (刻板印象) about his hometown, Shanghai. “When talking about Shanghai, many people would think of words like ‘fast-paced (快节奏的)’ and ‘indifferent (冷漠的)’, but in fact, it’s a city full of kindness. I want to show others a different side of Shanghai, so I told stories of how people helped each other during Shanghai’s lockdown, ” said Lan. “I believe this is the power of public speaking,” Lan added. “By using logic and emotion, you can better share your opinions, promoting (增进) understanding and removing prejudice (消除偏见).” Yang Zihan, 14, born in Hong Kong, she mainly lives in Shenzhen. “Unlike other people who are so familiar with their hometown, my hometown is a ‘stranger’ to me. But thanks to the competition, I did a lot of research about Hong Kong and found out about its sad colonial (殖民地的) history and the local people’s brave fight. That spirit of patriotism has become the most valuable thing my hometown gives to me, and I’m glad to share it with everyone,” said Yang. 1．What did Wang Siqi compare herself to when she returned to Nanjing at age 9? A．A tourist exploring a new city. B．A child who had missed her mom for too long. C．A student studying abroad. D．A chef tasting local foods. 2．Why did Lan Yunjie share stories about Shanghai’s lockdown? A．To complain about the city’s fast-paced life. B．To prove Shanghai is indifferent. C．To challenge stereotypes and show its kindness. D．To compare Shanghai with other cities. 3．In Yang Zihan’s quote, what does the word “patriotism” most likely mean? A．Love for one’s country. B．Fear of strangers. C．Interest in colonial history. D．Curiosity about Shenzhen. 4．What is the purpose (目的) of the national English-speaking competition? A．To compare their hometowns. B．To express personal achievements. C．To share and celebrate their hometowns’ unique qualities. D．To encourage people to move to big cities. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了一场全国英语演讲比赛的选手们如何通过演讲表达自己对家乡的热爱以及改变人们对家乡的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据文中Wang Siqi的话“I was like a child who had missed her mom for too long”可知，她将自己比作一个久别母亲的孩子。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“so I told stories of how people helped each other during Shanghai’s lockdown”以及“to change people’s stereotypes about his hometown”可知，他是为了挑战人们对上海冷漠的刻板印象，展示其善良的一面。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据文中“found out about its sad colonial (殖民地的) history and the local people’s brave fight”可知，她从家乡的历史中感受到了爱国精神，故“patriotism”意为“爱国主义”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，选手们都在用演讲表达对家乡的热爱和理解，分享其独特之处，目的正是为了庆祝并展示家乡的魅力。故选C。 Mr Worth liked spending time with his grandson, Shawn. He enjoyed teaching him some of the things he may not be taught in school. One day, Shawn told his grandfather about a class science project that he was very excited about. Each student was going to grow a pot of bean plants. When the plants grew big and strong, they could be transplanted into the school garden. All the students wanted to grow the strongest and best bean plant. Shawn showed his grandfather the bean seeds. He explained that his teacher had taught them how to make the seeds grow. First, they put the seeds on a wet paper towel. Then, they put them in a warm place. When the seeds sprout (发芽), they are ready to be transplanted into a pot. After listening to his grandson, Mr Worth said, “I want to show you one more thing about growing plants.” “When I was a boy, my father showed me how to grow strong plants,” he continued. “When the plant is starting out, you put some weight on it.” Shawn looked at his grandfather in surprise. “Doesn’t the weight prevent the bean from growing?” he asked. “No, of course not. This way, the bean plant will be strong and healthy. If you give it everything it wants, it will grow too fast and be weak. It will fall over when a big wind blows.” Shawn listened carefully. He wanted to grow the bean in the way his grandfather suggested. He could hardly wait to tell his friends what he had learnt that day. 1．How did Shawn feel at first when he heard about his grandfather’s way of growing plants? A．Surprised. B．Upset. C．Worried. D．Happy. 2．What does the underlined word “prevent” in Paragraph 7 mean? A．Continue. B．Protect. C．Encourage. D．Stop. 3．Which word can best describe Mr. Worth? A．Creative. B．Strict. C．Lively. D．Experienced. 4．What would happen next? A．Shawn would grow the bean as his teacher said. B．Shawn would follow his grandfather’s advice. C．Shawn would keep what his grandfather said to himself. D．Shawn would tell his friends that their teacher was wrong. 5．What lesson can we learn from the passage? A．Giving children proper pressure can help them grow up. B．Giving children everything they need is good for them. C．Putting children in a dangerous situation makes them strong. D．Waiting for children to grow up on their own is the best way. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了沃思先生教给孙子肖恩一个道理，即在豆子生长的过程中，在它上面放一些重物，这样它就会长得强壮且健康。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第六段“Shawn looked at his grandfather in surprise.”可知，当肖恩听到他祖父的种植方法时，他起初感觉很惊讶。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Doesn’t the weight prevent the bean from growing?”可知，此处要表达的意思是“重量不会阻止豆子生长吗?”，因此“prevent”的意思是“阻止”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章中提到的沃思先生教给孙子肖恩关于种植豆子的方法可知，沃思先生种植豆子的方法很特别，因此沃思先生是一个有经验的人。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“He wanted to grow the bean in the way his grandfather suggested.”可知，接下来肖恩会按照他祖父的方法去种豆子。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章中提到的沃思先生教给孙子肖恩关于种植豆子的方法可知，在豆子生长的过程中，在它上面放一些重物，这样它就会长得强壮且健康。说明给孩子适当的压力可以帮助他们成长。故选A。 Homes are important places where people live, eat, sleep, and spend time with their families. Different countries have different kinds of houses because of their weather, culture, and the materials people can get. In cold countries like Canada and Norway, houses are often made of wood or brick with thick walls and sloped (倾斜的) roofs to stop too much snow. Some traditional houses in Switzerland even have wide roofs to protect against heavy snowfall. In hot and dry places like parts of Africa and the Middle East, people build homes from mud (泥), clay, or stone because these materials keep the inside cool. In big cities like Tokyo and New York, many people live in tall flat buildings to save space. These flats often have modern features like elevators (电梯) and balconies. However, homes in places like England or France may have large gardens, barns (谷仓), or even small farms. Some cultures have special traditional homes. For example, the Mongols (蒙古族人) in Central Asia live in round tents called yurts, made of felt and wooden frames. These can be taken down and moved when needed. 1．Why do houses in cold countries have sloped roofs? A．To keep the inside cool. B．To let in more sunlight. C．To make them look more beautiful. D．To stop snow from being too much. 2．What kind of homes do Mongols live? A．Wooden houses. B．Round tents. C．Flats with balconies. D．Houses with thick walls. 3．What is the best title for the passage? A．Houses in different countries B．Houses in different shapes C．Culture and houses D．Houses and materials 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍不同国家的房子。 1．细节理解题。根据“with thick walls and sloped roofs to stop too much snow.”可知，寒冷国家的房屋有倾斜目的是以防止积雪过多。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“For example, the Mongols in Central Asia live in round tents called yurts, made of felt and wooden frames.”可知，蒙古族人住在称为蒙古包的圆形帐篷。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Different countries have different kinds of houses because of their weather, culture, and the materials people can get.”可知，全文围绕“不同国家因气候、文化和材料差异形成多样化的房屋”展开，依次列举了加拿大/挪威、非洲/中东、东京/纽约、蒙古的房屋类型。选项A“不同国家的房子”全面概括主题。故选A。 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just an idea from sci-fi movies. It’s now part of our everyday lives, from smartphones to how we learn and work. AI is a powerful tool that helps solve problems, make decisions, and even create art. But with great power comes responsibility (责任). We need to understand both its good sides and challenges. One exciting area where AI shines is education. It can adjust (调节) learning to fit individual students, letting them learn at their own speed and in ways that work best for them. For example, AI tutors give quick feedback (反馈), making learning faster and work better. Some schools use AI to design lesson plans or grade schoolwork, giving teachers helpful tips to improve their teaching. Still, we must be careful about unfairness (不合理) in AI systems and make sure they don’t harm certain groups of students. AI is also changing how we work. It helps do repeating tasks, freeing us to focus on more creative work. Businesses use AI to study data and find trends, leading to smarter decisions. In healthcare, AI helps diagnose (诊断) illnesses, create treatments, and even help in operations. However. Al’s rise brings worries about job loss. As AI improves, some roles may disappear making it important for people to learn new skills and keep adapting. In daily life, AI adds convenience and fun. Assistants like Siri or Alexa help manage schedules, play music, or control home devices. AI also provides entertainment, suggesting movies or music based on your tastes, or building lifelike game worlds. Yet. we must stay careful to hidden problems like privacy (隐私) issues or false information spreading. Using AI responsibly and in the right way matters. The future of AI is bright but not without challenges. We must make sure that AI helps everyone by solving problems. Encouraging teamwork between researchers, developers, and lawmakers will help shape Al’s future wisely. In short. AI is a game-changing tool that could change many parts of life. Moving forward, we should welcome AI while keeping in mind its limits and risks. By doing so, we can be sure that AI works as a positive tool, building a better future for all. 1．According to the passage, how does AI help in education? A．It helps schools design more creative lessons. B．It replaces (代替) teachers in giving lessons. C．It allows students to learn in the ways that meet their needs. D．It helps parents make sure their children get fair scores. 2．What does the underlined word “adapting” mean in paragraph 3? A．Following the old methods. B．Moving into a new world. C．Protecting traditional jobs. D．Changing to fit a situation. 3．How does the author feel about the future of AI? A．Fearful and negative B．Worried but hopeful. C．Bored and uninterested. D．Excited but careful. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．AI in Education. B．AI: Benefits with risks. C．AI’s power in daily life. D．Working in the AI age. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人工智能（AI）在日常生活中的应用及其带来的好处与挑战，涉及教育、工作、医疗和娱乐等多个领域。 1．细节理解题。根据“It can adjust learning to fit individual students…in ways that work best for them”可知，AI帮助学生以个性化方式学习。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“As AI improves…learn new skills and keep adapting”可知，“adapting”意为“改变以适应新情况”。故选D。 3．观点态度题。根据“The future of AI is bright but not without challenges…shape AI’s future wisely”可知，作者态度是“担忧但抱有希望”。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。全文围绕AI的益处（如教育、医疗）与风险（如不公平、隐私问题）展开，标题需涵盖双重性。B选项“AI: Benefits with risks”最全面。故选B。 Dragons have long held the imagination of both Chinese and Western cultures, but they have very different looks and meanings that set them apart. In Chinese culture, the dragon, named “Long”, holds a special place. It has a special appearance, looking like a huge, long snake combined with various animal parts. For example, it has the tail of a fish, which helps it swim gracefully in water. The scales (鳞) of a fish cover its body, giving it a shiny and protective surface. Its long neck is similar to that of a snake, allowing for flexible movement. Chinese dragons are often wingless, but they have the magical ability to rocket up and fly through the sky. They stand for many positive qualities. In the past, they are the symbols (象征) of power. Emperors and kings were considered as sons of dragons, showing their noble (尊贵的) position. Also, Chinese farmers, who depended on good weather for their crops, used to offer sacrifices (祭祀品) like sheep to dragon gods. They hoped that the dragons would bring favorable weather, and thus good harvests. Moreover, dragons are believed to bring good fortune. You can often see dragon pictures on New Year decorations or at other traditional festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival. In Western culture. dragons are very different. They are giant creatures that can breathe fire and destroy life. Their large bat-like wings carry them to the sky. Their bodies are covered in lizard-like scales, and their tails often have a sharp tip. Western dragons are usually related to evil. In medieval times (中世纪), they were seen as symbols of the devil, and the devil was even called “the great dragon”. Knights (骑士) would be celebrated as the bravest heroes when they killed dragons. In a word, the dragons of Chinese and Western cultures reveal the large differences between these two worlds. While Chinese dragons are seen as symbols of strength, wisdom, and good fortune, the Western dragons are often described as wicked, fire-breathing beasts. Whether as a protector of the world or a fearsome enemy, the dragon remains a timeless and fascinating fictional creature, inviting us to explore the depths of our own culture and imagination. 1．Which of the following is NOT a feature of Chinese dragons described in the passage? A．They have lizard-like scales. B．They have a long, flexible neck. C．They can fly without wings. D．They have the tail of a fish. 2．Why did Chinese farmers offer sacrifices to dragon gods? A．To get protection from wild animals. B．To show respect to the emperor. C．To ensure good weather and harvests. D．To celebrate Chinese New Year. 3．How are dragons described in Western culture? A．As magical and protective beings. B．As wingless and gentle creatures. C．As evil and fire-breathing beasts. D．As common signs of good fortune. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要对比了中西方文化中龙的形象和意义。中国文化里，龙地位特殊，外形独特，象征力量、智慧和好运，农民会向龙献祭求风调雨顺。西方文化中，龙是喷火巨兽，常与邪恶相关。最后总结中西方龙的差异体现了两种文化的不同。 1．细节理解题。通读第二段可知，文中提到中国龙有鱼尾、长而灵活的脖子、能无翼飞行，而蜥蜴状鳞片是西方龙的特征，中国龙是鱼的鳞片。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chinese farmers…used to offer sacrifices…They hoped that the dragons would bring favorable weather, and thus good harvests.”可知，农民献祭是为了确保好天气和好收成。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“In Western culture…They are giant creatures that can breathe fire and destroy life…they were seen as symbols of the devil”可知，西方龙被描述为邪恶的喷火野兽。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。通读原文可知，文章第一段总述中西方龙有不同形象和意义，第二段介绍中国文化中龙的外观特点，如像大鱼和蛇结合、鱼尾、鱼鳞片、长而灵活的脖子等；第三段阐述中国文化中龙所代表的积极品质，如帝王象征、农民祈求风调雨顺等；第四段讲述西方文化中龙的形象，如会喷火、像恶魔等。最后一段总结中国和西方文化中龙的差异，再次强调龙在两种文化中的不同象征意义。整体是“总-分-总”结构。故选B。 Have you ever tried Chinese chess, which is also called Xianggi in China? It is a famous two-player game with a long history of more than 2,000 years. The game is not only fun but also shows Chinese ways of thinking, each player has l6 pieces in either red or black, just like two armies fighting each other. The chessboard (棋盘) of Chinese chess is special. It has nine lines across and ten lines up and down, with a river in the middle. The river stops some pieces, like the elephant, which cannot cross it. To play Chinese chess well, you don’t have to communicate (交流) too much with each other. Instead, you need to think carefully before each move because every piece has its own way of moving. The horse moves in an “L” shape, but if any other piece is in its way, it can’t move forward. The chariot (车) moves straight, and the cannon (炮) can jump over one piece to take another. The soldiers (兵) can only move one step each time and can walk to the left or the right after crossing the river. The guards (士) protect the King inside the palace. To win the game, you have to carefully plan your moves, protect your pieces and try to catch the other’s pieces. If the King is caught, the game is over. The key is to catch the other player’s King, the most important piece. Today, Chinese chess is famous not only in China but also in many other countries. Many people enjoy playing it because it helps them think better and solve (解决) problems. You can find people playing Chinese chess in parks or online. It is a game that is both fun and meaningful for all ages. 1．How many pieces does Chinese chess have in all? A．16. B．24. C．32. D．36. 2．Which of the following shows us how the horse moves? A． B． C． D． 3．What can playing Chinese chess help the players with? A．Language skills. B．Problem-solving skills. C．Communication skills. D．Time management skills. 4．Why does the writer write this article? A．To teach readers how to win Chinese chess B．To show readers all the rules of Chinese chess. C．To explain why Chinese chess is both fun and meaningful. D．To show the differences between Chinese chess and Western chess 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国象棋的规则及其优点。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“The game is not only fun but also shows Chinese ways of thinking, each player has l6 pieces in either red or black, just like two armies fighting each other.”可知，中国象棋是双方对战，每个玩家有16个棋子，总共有32个棋子。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“The horse moves in an ‘L’ shape, but if any other piece is in its way, it can’t move forward.”可知，马以“L”形移动，向前移动时需要避开其他棋子。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文中“Many people enjoy playing it because it helps them think better and solve problems.”可知，玩中国象棋可以帮助下棋的人提升解决问题的能力。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文中“It is a famous two-player game with a long history of more than 2,000 years. The game is not only fun but also shows Chinese ways of thinking”及“Many people enjoy playing it because it helps them think better and solve problems…It is a game that is both fun and meaningful for all ages.”可知，作者写这篇文章的原因是为了解释中国象棋有趣又有意义的原因。故选C。 People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbors might be. Since we can’t choose our neighbors, fences help create comfortable boundaries (边界) between homes. According to sociologist (社会学家) Douglas B．Currivan, most people want to know their neighbors just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbor problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others’ yards. Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbors get along better. “When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbors are more likely, ” explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighborhood safety. Studies show that burglars (入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal (示意) that the owners care about their property. However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even “spite fences”—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems. While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbors together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. Good neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance. 1．What is the main purpose (目的) of fences in marking properties? A．To decorate the yard beautifully. B．To attract wildlife to the neighborhood. C．To provide shade for outdoor activities. D．To show where one person’s land stops and another’s starts. 2．According to the article, why do burglars avoid homes with fences? A．Because fences are too expensive to climb over. B．Because fences signal that owners care about their property. C．Because fences make too much noise when they are touched. D．Because fences are always dangerous. 3．What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence? A．Her neighbors became much friendlier. B．She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. C．Her property value increased immediately. D．Burglars started targeting her home. 4．What can we infer about “spite fences” from the text? A．They are built to protect pets. B．They are designed to be beautiful. C．They are meant to annoy neighbors. D．They help neighbors become closer. 5．Which of the following would be the BEST title for this article? A．The History of Fences B．Why We Should Remove All Fences C．Good Fences Make Good Neighbors D．The Most Expensive Fences in the World 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍设置栅栏的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins.”可知，篱笆标志着房产的边界。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Studies show that burglars (入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal (示意) that the owners care about their property.”可知，窃贼较少选择有篱笆的房屋，因为篱笆表明主人重视财产。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.”可知，拆除篱笆后，她因失去私人空间感到不适。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems.”可知，为了惹恼邻居而建造的异常高大或丑陋的围栏，有时会导致法律问题，所以划线部分的含义是“为了故意惹恼邻居”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据“Good neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述篱笆通过明确边界促进邻里和谐，即好篱笆帮助保持友好距离。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （南京专用） Casa Batlló: Gaudi’s Wonderful Work Casa Batlló, designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi, stands on Barcelona’s stylish Passeig de Gracia. Best known for its dreamlike style, the building showcases lively mosaics (马赛克), flowing shapes, and designs that transport visitors into a fairy-tale world. Plan Your Visit: The attraction is open every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, but hours may change during holidays. For the latest timetable, check the official website. Tickets and Tours: Special-offer tickets are provided for students, elders, and children. Guided tours provide an audio guide, offering fascinating details about Gaudi’s creativity and the building’s history. To save time, buy tickets online before your visit. What to See Inside: Highlights include the breathtaking central hall, the legendary dragon-inspired roof, and rooms filled with Gaudi’s imaginative designs. Light and color mix well, turning the space into a living work of art. Access: The building welcomes visitors with mobility (移动能力) challenges and has wheelchair-friendly designs. For specific needs, review the official website. Nearby Areas: After exploring Casa Batlló, discover other Gaudí landmarks like Casa Milà. The nearby areas also offer comfortable cafés, stylish shops, and restaurants for a relaxing break. Whether you love architecture or simply enjoy beauty, Casa Batlló is an unforgettable experience that holds Gaudi’s talent. 1．What is Casa Batlló most famous for? A．Its colorful mosaics and flowing shapes. B．Its modern glass structure. C．Its large size and tall towers. D．Its historical value. 2．How can visitors avoid long lines at Casa Batll6? A．By arriving at 9:00 in the morning. B．By paying for tickets online in advance. C．By visiting only on weekdays. D．By joining a large tour group. 3．What should visitors who have difficulty moving do? A．Hire wheelchairs for specific needs. B．Only visit the central hall. C．Check the official website for information. 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A．Prettyplace. B．Busycity. C．Cutehome. D．Masstown. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Cutehome is a big village. B．Masstown is too modern. C．Prettyplace has the most people. D．Busycity is in the east of the USA． Learning How to Learn $22Children who read this book show great interest in study. Many pictures will help them understand it easily and quickly. Basic Study Guidebook $36Read this book and learn: What the three barriers（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 $35 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．$71. B．$79. C．$80. D．$93. 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. House 1Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large dining room, a large kitchen. In the country. Perfect for a large family. $650 a week. Get keys from J. Beal Office. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. House 2One bedroom, kitchen, living-room/dining room. Near the city centre. $800 a week. Write to rent@accommodation.net for more information. Flat 1$400 a week for two bedrooms, small kitchen, living room/dining room, bathroom. Perfect for a small family. Near transportation. Call (212)203-8399. Flat 2$200 a week for one bedroom. Shared-kitchen, living room/dining room, bathroom. Perfect for 3 students. Visit the flat anytime. 1．If a family of three plans to spend $200~$400 on housing a week, they’d like ________. A．Flat 1 B．Flat 2 C．House 1 D．House 2 2．The Greens are interested in House 2, so they may ________. A．call (212)203-8399 B．visit the flat anytime C．get keys from J. Beal Office D．write to rent@accommodation.net 3．From the information above, we know ________. A．Flat l is in the city centre B．Flat 2 has only one bedroom C．House 1 is perfect for a small family D．House 2 costs $3200 a month Dear all, Do you enjoy your life in the neighbourhood? How do you spend your free time? Please look at the information below. It may help you! Do you like music? Do you often buy CDs? There are new or used CDs. We have great teachers and they are happy to teach you guitar. M&J Music Club There are all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables in the market. Children under 10 can get free ice cream there. It’s open from Wednesday to Sunday morning. Peth Market Do you like coffee? Here you can enjoy the best coffee in town from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day. You can also enjoy Jazz music from Wednesday to Sunday. Times Coffee Shop We have different kinds of rooms, hot water and comfortable beds. People can enjoy delicious homemade breakfast in the morning. Macon’s B&B 1．What can you do in Peth Market? A．Drink coffee. B．Have guitar lessons. C．Buy some apples. D．Buy all kinds of music books. 2．If your friend is visiting you, where can he stay for a whole night? A．At M&J Music Club. B．In Peth Market. C．In Times Coffee Shop. D．At Macon’s B&B． 3．Where is the passage probably from? A．A dictionary B．A noticeboard. C．A story book. D．A science report. I want adventure (冒险) and an exciting life. I want to be a sailor (水手) and go to sea. I tell my parents. They are very angry about this. “Please don’t go!” My father says. “You won’t be happy you know, because sailors have a difficult and dangerous life.” I love him, so I try to forget about the sea. But I am unhappy and can’t forget. About a year later, I see a friend in town. His father has a ship and my friend says to me. We are sailing (航行) to London tomorrow. Why don’t you come with us?” On September 1st, 1651, I go to Hull and the next day we sail for London, But a few days later, there is a strong wind. The sea is dangerous and the ship goes up and down, up and down. I am very ill and very afraid. “Oh, I don’t want to die,” I cry. “I want to live. If I live, I’ll go home and never go to sea again!” The next day, the wind dies down and the sea is quiet and beautiful again. “Well,” my friend laughs. “How do you feel now? The wind is not too bad. Just a little wind. Forget it.” I forget about the danger and decide not to go home. I don’t want my friends and family to laugh at me. I stay in London for some time but I still want to go to sea. So, when the captain of a ship asks me to go with him to Guinea (几内亚) in Africa, I agree. And so, I set sail for the second time. It is a good ship and I am confident (自信的) again. Adapted from The adventures of Robinson Crusoe 1．Robinson’s father doesn’t want him to be a sailor because ________, A．his father doesn’t like him B．his father is angry with him C．sailors have a difficult and dangerous life D．he wants adventure and an exciting life 2．What does the underlined word “him” in the second paragraph refer to (指的是)? A．the sea B．his father C．his friend D．his home 3．According to the passage, which is the correct order of the story? a. Robinson goes to Hull and sails for London. b. Robinson sees a friend in town and his friend asks him to go sailing. c. Robinson is ill and afraid. d. Robinson’s parents are angry that he wants to be a sailor. e. Robinson goes to Guinea in Africa. A．d-b-a-c-e B．b-a-d-e-c C．b-d-a-c-e D．d-b-c-e-a 4．Which is Robinson’s change of feeling according to the passage? A．excited-unhappy-confident B．angry-unhappy-confident C．unhappy-afraid-confident D．angry-afraid-confident Long long ago, there was a special woman in ancient China. She was good at telling stories. She was the king’s favourite wife. The king loved her stories and loved her very much. Sadly, one day, the woman became ill and died. Everyone thought the king would soon find another favourite among his wives. But the king was so sad that he spent more time missing the woman and less time caring about his people. Everyone in the country was worried (担心的). They were afraid that another country might start a war because the king became weak, and many people might die. They must do something, and do it soon. One day, a priest (祭司) saw some children playing with their dolls. The dolls made dancing shadows (影子) on the city wall. Because he knew all of the woman’s stories, he had an idea to help the king. He made a puppet (木偶) out of clay and it looked like the woman. When the puppet was finished, the priest went into the king’s garden, carrying his puppet, a candle (蜡烛), and a curtain (幕布). He placed the curtain near the king’s chair. He put his candle, his puppet, and himself behind the curtain. The king did not even notice the curtain at first, but the dancing shadow quickly drew his eyes. As the priest moved the puppet behind the curtain, he told a story she used to tell, one of the king’s favourites. The king knew the priest was there. He knew the puppet was there. But it seemed as if the shadow was telling the story, as if his wife was spending time with him. The king was no longer sad. At the end of each busy day, the king went into his garden, hurried to visit his shadow wife and heard her stories once again. That is how shadow puppets first began. 1．Why was everyone in the country worried? A．Because their king didn’t care about them. B．Because many people in the country might die. C．Because another country made their king weak. D．Because they couldn’t hear the woman’s stories. 2．What is the meaning of “drew his eyes”? A．made him sad B．made him happy C．made him tired D．made him interested 3．What is the story mainly about? A．The beginning of shadow puppets. B．The way to make shadow puppets. C．The key to playing shadow puppets. D．The cultural value of shadow puppets. 4．Where is this story from? A．A book called Science World. B．A newspaper called Newsweek. C．A blog called Sports Kids. D．A magazine called Ancient art. The first time I saw August Pullman, he was sitting alone at the back of Mr. Browne’s classroom, his face half-hidden behind a tower of textbooks. Most new kids would’ve been scanning the room for friends, but he was too busy taking notes. When Mr. Browne wrote “CHOOSE KIND” on the board, he circled the words twice like they were the answer to some secret question only he knew. I didn’t sit with August that first day because I felt sorry for him. I sat with him because he was laughing at Mr. Browne’s lesson. Most kids were rolling their eyes, but August was actually writing things down—like he truly cared about “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” Later in the cafeteria, Julian kept asking those questions: “What happened to your face? Were you in a fire?” August handled it like an expert. He just said, “No, I was born this way. It’s called mandibulofacial dysostosis, if you really want to know.” Julian looked stupid then, because August knew more big words than he did. What’s strange is how people treat me now that I’m friends with August. Some kids called me “Nice Summer” quietly like it’s an insult (侮辱). Others suddenly want to be my friend, asking all these fake-nice questions about him. The worst are the teachers—they give me these cheering looks, like I’m some kind of hero for eating lunch with him. August doesn’t need my protection. Yesterday, some seventh-grader tripped him in the hallway. Before I could react, August got up and said, “Thanks for the floor examination. It looks clean.” The kid just walked away confused. Sometimes I wonder why more people don’t see what I see: a funny kid who chews his pencils to death, who can name every planet’s moons, who remembers that I hate cream. Not “the kid with the face”. Just August. But then I hear the whispers in the locker room, see the way kids suddenly change seats when he sits down…and I remember why this is so hard. Walking home that afternoon, I remembered that Mom always says middle school is just practice for real life, but what’s the lesson here? That most people are too scared to sit next to someone different? 1．Why did Summer firstly sit with August? A．She pitied his unusual appearance. B．She noticed his reaction to Mr. Browne’s lesson. C．The teachers asked her to help him. D．She wanted to impress other students. 2．Summer finds others’ “Nice Summer” comments ________. A．wise and encouraging B．hurtful but understandable C．funny but insulting D．strange and annoying 3．August’s reaction to being tripped shows that he ________. A．was afraid of a fight B．wanted to report bullies to teachers C．relied on Summer for protection D．used humor wisely to solve problems 4．This passage mainly explores________. A．the challenges August faces with his school work B．Summer’s development of true friendship C．teachers’ unfair treatment of special needs students D．Julian’s bullying behavior and its results “Hometown” is a word full of warmth and beauty. How would you show your love for your hometown? At the final of a national English-speaking competition, contestants from all, over China shared their own stories. Wang Siqi from Nanjing International School, Jiangsu, talked about her hometown Nanjing. “I used to live in the US, and my parents kept telling me everything about Nanjing. When I came back at age 9, I felt even closer to this city. Tasting its foods and hanging around in its universities, I was like a child who had missed her mom for too long, ” said Wang. “The competition gave me a great chance to show my love for Nanjing. ” Lan Yunjie, 15, from Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, tried to change people’s stereotypes (刻板印象) about his hometown, Shanghai. “When talking about Shanghai, many people would think of words like ‘fast-paced (快节奏的)’ and ‘indifferent (冷漠的)’, but in fact, it’s a city full of kindness. I want to show others a different side of Shanghai, so I told stories of how people helped each other during Shanghai’s lockdown, ” said Lan. “I believe this is the power of public speaking,” Lan added. “By using logic and emotion, you can better share your opinions, promoting (增进) understanding and removing prejudice (消除偏见).” Yang Zihan, 14, born in Hong Kong, she mainly lives in Shenzhen. “Unlike other people who are so familiar with their hometown, my hometown is a ‘stranger’ to me. But thanks to the competition, I did a lot of research about Hong Kong and found out about its sad colonial (殖民地的) history and the local people’s brave fight. That spirit of patriotism has become the most valuable thing my hometown gives to me, and I’m glad to share it with everyone,” said Yang. 1．What did Wang Siqi compare herself to when she returned to Nanjing at age 9? A．A tourist exploring a new city. B．A child who had missed her mom for too long. C．A student studying abroad. D．A chef tasting local foods. 2．Why did Lan Yunjie share stories about Shanghai’s lockdown? A．To complain about the city’s fast-paced life. B．To prove Shanghai is indifferent. C．To challenge stereotypes and show its kindness. D．To compare Shanghai with other cities. 3．In Yang Zihan’s quote, what does the word “patriotism” most likely mean? A．Love for one’s country. B．Fear of strangers. C．Interest in colonial history. D．Curiosity about Shenzhen. 4．What is the purpose (目的) of the national English-speaking competition? A．To compare their hometowns. B．To express personal achievements. C．To share and celebrate their hometowns’ unique qualities. D．To encourage people to move to big cities. Mr Worth liked spending time with his grandson, Shawn. He enjoyed teaching him some of the things he may not be taught in school. One day, Shawn told his grandfather about a class science project that he was very excited about. Each student was going to grow a pot of bean plants. When the plants grew big and strong, they could be transplanted into the school garden. All the students wanted to grow the strongest and best bean plant. Shawn showed his grandfather the bean seeds. He explained that his teacher had taught them how to make the seeds grow. First, they put the seeds on a wet paper towel. Then, they put them in a warm place. When the seeds sprout (发芽), they are ready to be transplanted into a pot. After listening to his grandson, Mr Worth said, “I want to show you one more thing about growing plants.” “When I was a boy, my father showed me how to grow strong plants,” he continued. “When the plant is starting out, you put some weight on it.” Shawn looked at his grandfather in surprise. “Doesn’t the weight prevent the bean from growing?” he asked. “No, of course not. This way, the bean plant will be strong and healthy. If you give it everything it wants, it will grow too fast and be weak. It will fall over when a big wind blows.” Shawn listened carefully. He wanted to grow the bean in the way his grandfather suggested. He could hardly wait to tell his friends what he had learnt that day. 1．How did Shawn feel at first when he heard about his grandfather’s way of growing plants? A．Surprised. B．Upset. C．Worried. D．Happy. 2．What does the underlined word “prevent” in Paragraph 7 mean? A．Continue. B．Protect. C．Encourage. D．Stop. 3．Which word can best describe Mr. Worth? A．Creative. B．Strict. C．Lively. D．Experienced. 4．What would happen next? A．Shawn would grow the bean as his teacher said. B．Shawn would follow his grandfather’s advice. C．Shawn would keep what his grandfather said to himself. D．Shawn would tell his friends that their teacher was wrong. 5．What lesson can we learn from the passage? A．Giving children proper pressure can help them grow up. B．Giving children everything they need is good for them. C．Putting children in a dangerous situation makes them strong. D．Waiting for children to grow up on their own is the best way. Homes are important places where people live, eat, sleep, and spend time with their families. Different countries have different kinds of houses because of their weather, culture, and the materials people can get. In cold countries like Canada and Norway, houses are often made of wood or brick with thick walls and sloped (倾斜的) roofs to stop too much snow. Some traditional houses in Switzerland even have wide roofs to protect against heavy snowfall. In hot and dry places like parts of Africa and the Middle East, people build homes from mud (泥), clay, or stone because these materials keep the inside cool. In big cities like Tokyo and New York, many people live in tall flat buildings to save space. These flats often have modern features like elevators (电梯) and balconies. However, homes in places like England or France may have large gardens, barns (谷仓), or even small farms. Some cultures have special traditional homes. For example, the Mongols (蒙古族人) in Central Asia live in round tents called yurts, made of felt and wooden frames. These can be taken down and moved when needed. 1．Why do houses in cold countries have sloped roofs? A．To keep the inside cool. B．To let in more sunlight. C．To make them look more beautiful. D．To stop snow from being too much. 2．What kind of homes do Mongols live? A．Wooden houses. B．Round tents. C．Flats with balconies. D．Houses with thick walls. 3．What is the best title for the passage? A．Houses in different countries B．Houses in different shapes C．Culture and houses D．Houses and materials Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just an idea from sci-fi movies. It’s now part of our everyday lives, from smartphones to how we learn and work. AI is a powerful tool that helps solve problems, make decisions, and even create art. But with great power comes responsibility (责任). We need to understand both its good sides and challenges. One exciting area where AI shines is education. It can adjust (调节) learning to fit individual students, letting them learn at their own speed and in ways that work best for them. For example, AI tutors give quick feedback (反馈), making learning faster and work better. Some schools use AI to design lesson plans or grade schoolwork, giving teachers helpful tips to improve their teaching. Still, we must be careful about unfairness (不合理) in AI systems and make sure they don’t harm certain groups of students. AI is also changing how we work. It helps do repeating tasks, freeing us to focus on more creative work. Businesses use AI to study data and find trends, leading to smarter decisions. In healthcare, AI helps diagnose (诊断) illnesses, create treatments, and even help in operations. However. Al’s rise brings worries about job loss. As AI improves, some roles may disappear making it important for people to learn new skills and keep adapting. In daily life, AI adds convenience and fun. Assistants like Siri or Alexa help manage schedules, play music, or control home devices. AI also provides entertainment, suggesting movies or music based on your tastes, or building lifelike game worlds. Yet. we must stay careful to hidden problems like privacy (隐私) issues or false information spreading. Using AI responsibly and in the right way matters. The future of AI is bright but not without challenges. We must make sure that AI helps everyone by solving problems. Encouraging teamwork between researchers, developers, and lawmakers will help shape Al’s future wisely. In short. AI is a game-changing tool that could change many parts of life. Moving forward, we should welcome AI while keeping in mind its limits and risks. By doing so, we can be sure that AI works as a positive tool, building a better future for all. 1．According to the passage, how does AI help in education? A．It helps schools design more creative lessons. B．It replaces (代替) teachers in giving lessons. C．It allows students to learn in the ways that meet their needs. D．It helps parents make sure their children get fair scores. 2．What does the underlined word “adapting” mean in paragraph 3? A．Following the old methods. B．Moving into a new world. C．Protecting traditional jobs. D．Changing to fit a situation. 3．How does the author feel about the future of AI? A．Fearful and negative B．Worried but hopeful. C．Bored and uninterested. D．Excited but careful. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．AI in Education. B．AI: Benefits with risks. C．AI’s power in daily life. D．Working in the AI age. Dragons have long held the imagination of both Chinese and Western cultures, but they have very different looks and meanings that set them apart. In Chinese culture, the dragon, named “Long”, holds a special place. It has a special appearance, looking like a huge, long snake combined with various animal parts. For example, it has the tail of a fish, which helps it swim gracefully in water. The scales (鳞) of a fish cover its body, giving it a shiny and protective surface. Its long neck is similar to that of a snake, allowing for flexible movement. Chinese dragons are often wingless, but they have the magical ability to rocket up and fly through the sky. They stand for many positive qualities. In the past, they are the symbols (象征) of power. Emperors and kings were considered as sons of dragons, showing their noble (尊贵的) position. Also, Chinese farmers, who depended on good weather for their crops, used to offer sacrifices (祭祀品) like sheep to dragon gods. They hoped that the dragons would bring favorable weather, and thus good harvests. Moreover, dragons are believed to bring good fortune. You can often see dragon pictures on New Year decorations or at other traditional festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival. In Western culture. dragons are very different. They are giant creatures that can breathe fire and destroy life. Their large bat-like wings carry them to the sky. Their bodies are covered in lizard-like scales, and their tails often have a sharp tip. Western dragons are usually related to evil. In medieval times (中世纪), they were seen as symbols of the devil, and the devil was even called “the great dragon”. Knights (骑士) would be celebrated as the bravest heroes when they killed dragons. In a word, the dragons of Chinese and Western cultures reveal the large differences between these two worlds. While Chinese dragons are seen as symbols of strength, wisdom, and good fortune, the Western dragons are often described as wicked, fire-breathing beasts. Whether as a protector of the world or a fearsome enemy, the dragon remains a timeless and fascinating fictional creature, inviting us to explore the depths of our own culture and imagination. 1．Which of the following is NOT a feature of Chinese dragons described in the passage? A．They have lizard-like scales. B．They have a long, flexible neck. C．They can fly without wings. D．They have the tail of a fish. 2．Why did Chinese farmers offer sacrifices to dragon gods? A．To get protection from wild animals. B．To show respect to the emperor. C．To ensure good weather and harvests. D．To celebrate Chinese New Year. 3．How are dragons described in Western culture? A．As magical and protective beings. B．As wingless and gentle creatures. C．As evil and fire-breathing beasts. D．As common signs of good fortune. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． Have you ever tried Chinese chess, which is also called Xianggi in China? It is a famous two-player game with a long history of more than 2,000 years. The game is not only fun but also shows Chinese ways of thinking, each player has l6 pieces in either red or black, just like two armies fighting each other. The chessboard (棋盘) of Chinese chess is special. It has nine lines across and ten lines up and down, with a river in the middle. The river stops some pieces, like the elephant, which cannot cross it. To play Chinese chess well, you don’t have to communicate (交流) too much with each other. Instead, you need to think carefully before each move because every piece has its own way of moving. The horse moves in an “L” shape, but if any other piece is in its way, it can’t move forward. The chariot (车) moves straight, and the cannon (炮) can jump over one piece to take another. The soldiers (兵) can only move one step each time and can walk to the left or the right after crossing the river. The guards (士) protect the King inside the palace. To win the game, you have to carefully plan your moves, protect your pieces and try to catch the other’s pieces. If the King is caught, the game is over. The key is to catch the other player’s King, the most important piece. Today, Chinese chess is famous not only in China but also in many other countries. Many people enjoy playing it because it helps them think better and solve (解决) problems. You can find people playing Chinese chess in parks or online. It is a game that is both fun and meaningful for all ages. 1．How many pieces does Chinese chess have in all? A．16. B．24. C．32. D．36. 2．Which of the following shows us how the horse moves? A． B． C． D． 3．What can playing Chinese chess help the players with? A．Language skills. B．Problem-solving skills. C．Communication skills. D．Time management skills. 4．Why does the writer write this article? A．To teach readers how to win Chinese chess B．To show readers all the rules of Chinese chess. C．To explain why Chinese chess is both fun and meaningful. D．To show the differences between Chinese chess and Western chess People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbors might be. Since we can’t choose our neighbors, fences help create comfortable boundaries (边界) between homes. According to sociologist (社会学家) Douglas B．Currivan, most people want to know their neighbors just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbor problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others’ yards. Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbors get along better. “When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbors are more likely, ” explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighborhood safety. Studies show that burglars (入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal (示意) that the owners care about their property. However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even “spite fences”—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems. While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbors together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. Good neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance. 1．What is the main purpose (目的) of fences in marking properties? A．To decorate the yard beautifully. B．To attract wildlife to the neighborhood. C．To provide shade for outdoor activities. D．To show where one person’s land stops and another’s starts. 2．According to the article, why do burglars avoid homes with fences? A．Because fences are too expensive to climb over. B．Because fences signal that owners care about their property. C．Because fences make too much noise when they are touched. D．Because fences are always dangerous. 3．What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence? A．Her neighbors became much friendlier. B．She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space. C．Her property value increased immediately. D．Burglars started targeting her home. 4．What can we infer about “spite fences” from the text? A．They are built to protect pets. B．They are designed to be beautiful. C．They are meant to annoy neighbors. D．They help neighbors become closer. 5．Which of the following would be the BEST title for this article? A．The History of Fences B．Why We Should Remove All Fences C．Good Fences Make Good Neighbors D．The Most Expensive Fences in the World 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $