考前押题05 阅读理解（记叙文）6 大常考话题（期中专项训练）七年级英语下学期新教材外研版

考前押题 05 阅读理解（记叙文）6 大常考话题（期中专项训练） 话题1幸福与爱（常考点） 话题4健康饮食 话题2个人爱好与坚持 话题5食物与文化 话题3体育精神与团队 话题 6暖心助人故事 话题 1 幸福与爱（常考点） Passage 1 Charlie lived with his parents and four grandparents in a tiny old house at the foot of a big town. The house was so small that there was only one bed in the whole room, and all four grandparents had to share it every day and night. The family was very poor, and they never had enough food to fill their stomachs. For dinner, they almost always ate thin and watery cabbage soup, which could never make them feel full. When winter came, the cold wind blew strongly through the holes in the walls, making the whole house feel like an ice box. However, no matter how hard their life was, the family always stayed together and felt truly happy. Every evening, Charlie would climb onto the only bed and sit quietly next to his grandparents, listening carefully to their interesting old stories. His parents would often stop their work and join them, too. The small cold room soon turned into the warmest and happiest place in the world. All their worries about being poor and hungry just went away at once. After reading Charlie’s story, I learned a very important lesson. Happiness never comes from money, big houses or expensive toys. The real key to happiness is love. When family members love and care for each other, even the hardest life can be full of sunshine and joy. 1. Where did Charlie’s family live? A. In a big house in the town center. B. In a small house at the side of a big town. C. In a warm house with many comfortable beds. D. In a beautiful house with much delicious food. 2. What did Charlie’s family often eat for dinner? A. Nice meat and fresh vegetables B. Different kinds of sweet cakes C. Watery cabbage soup D. Healthy fruit salad 3. What made Charlie’s family feel happy every evening? A. Having much money and nice clothes B. Living in a big and new house C. Staying together with love D. Eating expensive and delicious food 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Poor people can never feel happy in life. B. Love is more important than money for true happiness. C. Charlie’s family didn’t enjoy their daily life at all. D. Money is the only key to a happy life. 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Charlie’s poor but warm and happy family full of love. B. How to make much money in daily life. C. A big house with enough beds and warm rooms. D. Different kinds of delicious food for dinner. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】C 【小题 3】D 【小题 4】B 【小题 5】A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了查理家境贫穷，居住条件简陋、食物匮乏，但一家人彼此陪伴、充满爱意，生活依然幸福，告诉我们爱是幸福的真正关键。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “Charlie lived with his parents and four grandparents in a tiny old house at the foot of a big town.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “For dinner, they almost always ate thin and watery cabbage soup” 可知选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “the family always stayed together and felt truly happy”“All their worries about being poor and hungry just went away at once” 可知选 D。 4. 推理判断题。根据 “Happiness never comes from money, big houses or expensive toys. The real key to happiness is love.” 可推断爱比金钱更能带来幸福，故选 B。 5. 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述查理一家虽贫穷但充满爱、生活幸福的故事，故选 A。 Passage 2 Last term, I had a really hard time with my English study. I worked hard every day, but I still failed my final English test. When I saw my grade, I felt so upset（难过的）and disappointed（失望的）that I didn’t want to talk to any of my classmates or teachers. I went back home quietly and stayed alone in my bedroom, with tears in my eyes. My parents soon found that I was very unhappy. Instead of blaming（责备） me for the bad grade, they sat gently next to me and held my hands tightly. They told me that failure was not terrible, and they believed I could do better next time. My elder sister also came to cheer me up. She decided to help me with my English every evening. We read interesting English stories together, practiced spoken English carefully, and recited(背诵) English words and sentences for half an hour every day. With the warm love and great help from my family, I became confident again and kept working hard on English. Soon I made great progress in my exams. At that moment, I truly understood that happiness is not about getting good grades or becoming successful. It is about the love and care from the people around us, which can warm our hearts forever. 1. Why did the writer feel very upset last term? A. He lost his favorite English book. B. He failed his final English test. C. He fought with his best classmate. D. He was ill for a very long time. 2. What did the writer’s parents do when he was upset? A. They blamed him a lot for his bad grade. B. They encouraged him and believed in him. C. They bought him many expensive gifts. D. They asked him to study all day without rest. 3. Who helped the writer with his English homework every evening? A. His English teacher B. His best classmate C. His elder sister D. His old friend 4. The underlined word “progress” probably means ______. A. 进步 B. 退步 C. 失败 D. 烦恼 5. What does the writer learn about true happiness? A. Good grades and success bring happiness. B. Much money and expensive toys bring happiness. C. Love and care from people around bring happiness. D. Beautiful clothes and big houses bring happiness. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】B 【小题 3】C 【小题 4】A 【小题 5】C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述自己英语考试失利后心情低落，家人给予陪伴、鼓励与帮助，让他重拾信心并取得进步，明白幸福来自身边的爱与关怀。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “I still failed my final English test. When I saw my grade, I felt so upset” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “Instead of blaming me for the bad grade, they sat gently next to me and held my hands tightly. They told me that failure was not terrible, and they believed I could do better next time.” 可知选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “My elder sister also came to cheer me up. She decided to help me with my English every evening.” 可知选 C。 4. 词义猜测题。根据 “I became confident again and kept working hard on English. Soon I made great progress in my exams.” 可知是努力后取得进步，故选 A。 5. 主旨大意题。根据 “I truly understood that happiness is not about getting good grades or becoming successful. It is about the love and care from the people around us” 可知选 C。 话题 2 个人爱好与坚持 Passage 1 Zhang Shun is an 86-year-old man who has a deep love for running. For nearly forty years, running has been the most important part of his daily life. His biggest dream since he was young was to take part in the Beijing Marathon（马拉松） and finish the whole race by himself. In 1989, he saw marathon runners pass by his home, and he made up his mind to become one of them. To make his dream come true, he got up very early and trained in the park every morning, no matter it was sunny or rainy. He kept writing down his running time, distance and feelings in notebooks, and finally filled more than 30 notebooks with his running records. In the 2022 Beijing Marathon, he felt excited and confident at first. But soon he had a bad stomachache and fell far behind other runners. He knew he could stop to rest or give up the race, and everyone would understand him at his age. However, Zhang Shun chose to keep running slowly but firmly. With thousands of people cheering for him loudly along the way, he finally crossed the finishing line after a long time. He was the oldest and the slowest runner to finish the race that year, but his love for running and never-give-up spirit(精神) touched everyone’s heart. He said with a smile that he would keep running as long as his body allowed. 1. How old is Zhang Shun? A. 68 B. 86 C. 28 D. 30 2. What was Zhang Shun’s biggest dream? A. To write more than 30 running notebooks. B. To take part in and finish the Beijing Marathon. C. To have a very strong and healthy body. D. To become a very famous running star. 3. What happened to Zhang Shun during the 2022 Beijing Marathon? A. He lost his way and couldn’t find the road. B. He had a bad stomachache and fell behind. C. He hurt his leg and couldn’t run any more. D. He won the first prize easily in the race. 4. What did Zhang Shun do when he fell behind other runners? A. He stopped running and gave up at once. B. He asked other runners for help quickly. C. He kept running slowly and finished the race. D. He went back home without telling anyone. 5. What can we learn from Zhang Shun’s story? A. Never give up your favorite hobby and dream. B. Running is the only good sport for old people. C. Old people shouldn’t take part in marathons. D. We should rest at once when we feel uncomfortable. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】B 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】C 【小题 5】A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述 86 岁的张顺热爱跑步，坚持数十年训练，在 2022 年北京马拉松中强忍不适、坚持跑完全程，诠释了永不放弃的追梦精神。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “Zhang Shun is an 86-year-old man” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “His biggest dream since he was young was to take part in the Beijing Marathon and finish the whole race by himself.” 可知选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “But soon he had a bad stomachache and fell far behind other runners.” 可知选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “Zhang Shun chose to keep running slowly but firmly… he finally crossed the finishing line” 可知选 C。 5. 主旨大意题。文章告诉我们要坚持爱好与梦想、永不放弃，故选 A。 Passage 2 I have loved music since I was a little child, and playing the piano is my favorite hobby. When I was seven years old, my parents sent me to piano lessons, and I started to learn playing the piano carefully. At the beginning, learning the piano was really not easy for me. I couldn’t read the music notes quickly, and my fingers often moved slowly and made many mistakes when playing. After practicing for a long time, my arms felt tired and sore, and I even wanted to give up this hobby. My piano teacher noticed my problem and talked to me patiently. She told me that nothing is easy at first, and keeping practicing is the only way to become better. I took her advice and made a clear plan for myself. I practiced playing the piano for one hour every weekday after finishing homework, and I practiced for two hours on both Saturday and Sunday. I kept practicing even when I felt tired or bored. After two years of hard practice, I could play many beautiful and gentle piano songs smoothly. Last month, I took part in a city piano competition for middle school students. I played my favorite song on the stage confidently（自信地）, and I won a second prize at last. Holding the prize, I felt so excited and proud. From this experience, I learned a clear lesson: keeping trying and never giving up can make our beautiful dreams come true one day. 1. When did the writer start to learn playing the piano? A. At the age of 5 B. At the age of 6 C. At the age of 7 D. At the age of 8 2. How did the writer feel when learning the piano at first? A. Very relaxed and happy B. Difficult, tired and wanted to give up C. Quite excited and interested D. Very bored and angry 3. How long did the writer practice the piano on weekends? A. One hour every day B. Two hours every day C. Three hours every day D. Four hours every day 4. What did the writer achieve after two years of practice? A. He gave up playing the piano completely. B. He learned to play football very well. C. He won a prize in a piano competition. D. He became a famous piano teacher. 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. How to choose a right hobby for ourselves. B. Playing the piano is very easy for everyone. C. Keeping trying makes our dreams come true. D. We should practice the piano every day. 【答案】 【小题 1】C 【小题 2】B 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】C 【小题 5】C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述自己学习钢琴的经历，从初期困难、想放弃到坚持练习，最终在比赛中获奖，明白坚持努力就能实现梦想。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “When I was seven years old, my parents sent me to piano lessons, and I started to learn playing the piano carefully.” 可知选 C。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “At the beginning, learning the piano was really not easy for me… my arms felt tired and sore, and I even wanted to give up this hobby.” 可知选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “I practiced for two hours on both Saturday and Sunday.” 可知选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “Last month, I took part in a city piano competition for middle school students… I won a second prize at last.” 可知选 C。 5. 主旨大意题。文章核心是坚持尝试、永不放弃能实现梦想，故选 C。 话题 3 体育精神与团队 Passage 1 The Chinese women’s football team has a very special name — the Steel Roses. They are deeply loved by Chinese people because of their great courage, hard work and strong team spirit(精神). For many years, they have faced quite a lot of difficulties and challenges, but they never lose heart and always fight till the end. The 2022 Women’s Asian Cup final was one of the most exciting games in their history. At half-time, the Chinese team was losing 0-2 to the other team, and all the fans felt very worried. What was worse, the team’s best player hurt her foot badly in the second half, but she paid no attention to the pain and kept running and passing the ball bravely on the field. None of the players felt sad or gave up; they all cheered each other up and fought harder than before. In the last 25 minutes of the game, the Chinese players made three wonderful goals one after another. They turned the situation around and won the championship at last. When talking about the secret of their success, a team member said simply that all of them loved football deeply and shared the same goal for the country. Their amazing spirit touches millions of people and encourages teenagers(青少年) to keep trying when facing difficulties. 1. What special name does the Chinese women’s football team have? A. Bright Stars B. Steel Roses C. Happy Girls D. Strong Team 2. What was the score between the two teams at half-time of the 2022 final? A. The Chinese team was losing 0-2. B. The Chinese team was winning 2-0. C. Both teams got the same score. D. The other team was losing 0-3. 3. What happened to the team’s best player in the second half? A. She lost the ball carelessly. B. She hurt her foot badly but kept playing. C. She was too tired to run any more. D. She missed the whole game. 4. The underlined phrase “lost heart” probably means ______. A. 灰心 B. 迷路 C. 受伤 D. 获胜 5. Why do people all over China love the Chinese women’s football team? A. For their beautiful and fashionable looks. B. For their great courage and hard work. C. For their good luck in every game. D. For their easy and fast wins in games. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】A 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】A 【小题 5】B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍中国女足被誉为 “铿锵玫瑰”，在 2022 年亚洲杯决赛中逆境翻盘、勇夺冠军，凭借勇气与努力收获国人喜爱，彰显永不言弃的体育精神。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “The Chinese women’s football team has a very special name — the Steel Roses.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “At half-time, the Chinese team was losing 0-2 to the other team” 可知选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “the team’s best player hurt her foot badly in the second half, but she paid no attention to the pain and kept running and passing the ball bravely on the field.” 可知选 B。 4. 词义猜测题。根据 “they all cheered each other up and fought harder than before” 可知队员没有灰心，故选 A。 5. 细节理解题。根据 “They are deeply loved by Chinese people because of their great courage, hard work and strong team spirit.” 可知选 B。 Passage 2 Our class basketball team had a big dream: to win the first prize in the school basketball match. To make this dream come true, all the team members practiced very hard every afternoon after school. We ran to practice our speed, passed the ball to practice our teamwork, and shot to practice our skills. We never gave up even when we felt tired after long-time practice. The final match was very difficult and exciting. In the first half, our team didn’t play well and fell behind the other team. Some of our players felt worried and nervous, and they didn’t pass the ball quickly enough. Just then, our team leader stopped the game and talked to us seriously. He told us not to give up easily, because we were a strong team and we could fight back together. After hearing his words, all of us cheered up at once. We ran faster, passed the ball more smoothly and helped each other on the field. Our classmates and teachers cheered for us loudly outside the field. With our strong teamwork and hard work, we finally won the match by three points. Holding the cup together, we felt so excited and proud. From this unforgettable experience, we all learned that teamwork is the most important key to success. 1. What did the class basketball team do every afternoon after school? A. Watched basketball games on TV B. Practiced basketball very hard C. Held birthday parties for members D. Read interesting sports books 2. How did the team feel in the first half of the final match? A. Worried and nervous B. Excited and happy C. Relaxed and comfortable D. Angry and sad 3. What did the team leader tell the members during the match? A. Stop running and have a good rest. B. Give up the match at once. C. Don’t give up and fight together. D. Play alone without helping others. 4. What made the basketball team win the final match at last? A. Good luck and strong players B. Great teamwork and hard work C. Fast runners and tall members D. Nice clothes and comfortable shoes 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. How to play basketball very well. B. The exciting school basketball final. C. Teamwork is the most important key to success. D. Our happy and colorful school life. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】A 【小题 3】C 【小题 4】B 【小题 5】C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述班级篮球队为夺冠刻苦训练，在决赛中一度落后，队长鼓励大家团结协作，最终逆转获胜，深刻体会到团队合作是成功的关键。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “all the team members practiced very hard every afternoon after school.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “In the first half, our team didn’t play well and fell behind the other team. Some of our players felt worried and nervous” 可知选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “He told us not to give up easily, because we were a strong team and we could fight back together.” 可知选 C。 4. 推理判断题。根据 “We ran faster, passed the ball more smoothly and helped each other on the field… With our strong teamwork and hard work, we finally won the match” 可知是团队合作与努力，故选 B。 5. 主旨大意题。文章核心是团队合作是成功的关键，故选 C。 话题 4 饮食与健康 Passage 1 Healthy eating is very important for every teenager, because it can help us grow strong, study well and keep away from illness. To keep healthy, we should have a balanced and healthy diet every day. That means we need to eat different kinds of healthy food instead of eating only our favorite food. Fruit and vegetables are the most important food in our daily diet. They are full of vitamins（维他命）, fiber （纤维）and other useful things for our body. They can make us strong, improve our memory and help us keep in good shape. Eggs, milk, fish and chicken are also good for us, because they can give us enough energy（能量）for study and sports. However, we should stay away from too much sweet food, fried food and junk food like hamburgers and potato chips. These food are high in fat and salt, which are bad for our teeth, stomach and whole health. Besides, we should drink enough warm water instead of sweet drinks every day. Good eating habits are also very important. We should eat meals on time, chew food slowly and not eat too much before sleeping. If we keep healthy eating habits for a long time, we will surely keep healthy, active and happy every day. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Interesting school sports B. Healthy eating habits C. Wonderful music and art D. Beautiful clothes and shoes 2. Which kind of food is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Fresh fruit and vegetables B. Milk, eggs and healthy meat C. Sweet ice cream and chocolate D. Junk food like hamburgers 3. What can fruit and vegetables do for our body? A. Make us weak and tired easily B. Make us strong and healthy C. Hurt our teeth and stomach badly D. Make us become fat quickly 4. Why can’t we eat too much junk food every day? A. It is too expensive for students. B. It is bad for our teeth and health. C. It is not delicious enough. D. It is hard to buy in shops. 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. We should eat much sweet food every day. B. Healthy eating helps us keep healthy and happy. C. We need to drink much sweet juice every day. D. Junk food is good for our daily health. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】C 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】B 【小题 5】B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍健康饮食对青少年的重要性，讲解均衡饮食的搭配、有益与有害的食物，以及良好的饮食习惯，倡导健康饮食。 【解析】 1. 主旨大意题。文章围绕健康饮食与饮食习惯展开，故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。文中提到 fruit、vegetables、milk、eggs、junk food，未提及 sweet ice cream and chocolate，故选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “Fruit and vegetables are the most important food in our daily diet… They can make us strong, improve our memory and help us keep in good shape.” 可知选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “These food are high in fat and salt, which are bad for our teeth, stomach and whole health.” 可知选 B。 5. 主旨大意题。文章核心是健康饮食帮助我们保持健康与快乐，故选 B。 Passage 2 My mother is very good at cooking, and she always cooks healthy and delicious food for my family every day. She knows clearly what food is good for my growth and health, so she never cooks too much fried or sweet food for us. Among all the healthy food she makes, my favorite is all kinds of warm porridge. When I was a little child, I often woke up to the nice smell of porridge from the kitchen. Sometimes it was sweet eight-treasure porridge with nuts and beans, and sometimes it was salty porridge with pork and thousand-year-old eggs. Each kind of porridge tasted warm and wonderful. When I caught a cold or fell ill, my mother would stop making other food and cook plain rice porridge for me carefully. It was the simplest food on the Chinese menu, but it was warmer and better than any expensive medicine for me. It made me get well soon and feel the deep love from my mother. Now I study in a middle school away from home, but I still miss the taste of my mother’s porridge very much. I have learned that simple and natural food can be very healthy too. We shouldn’t be picky about food, and eating different healthy food can help us grow well and keep strong every day. 1. Who always cooks healthy and delicious food for the writer? A. His father B. His mother C. His teacher D. His sister 2. What is the writer’s favorite food made by his mother? A. Delicious noodles B. Hot white rice C. All kinds of warm porridge D. Beautiful dumplings 3. When did the writer’s mother cook plain rice porridge for him? A. When the writer was very happy. B. When the writer was ill. C. When the writer was very hungry. D. When the writer was busy. 4. The underlined word “picky” probably means ______. A. 挑剔的 B. 耐心的 C. 友好的 D. 忙碌的 5. What can we learn from the passage about food? A. We should eat only one kind of favorite food. B. Simple and natural food can be very healthy. C. Sweet food is very good for our health. D. We should eat much junk food every day. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】C 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】A 【小题 5】B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述妈妈擅长烹饪健康美食，自己最爱的是妈妈做的粥，生病时喝白粥能快速康复，明白简单天然的食物也能很健康，不应挑食。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “My mother is very good at cooking, and she always cooks healthy and delicious food for my family every day.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “Among all the healthy food she makes, my favorite is all kinds of warm porridge.” 可知选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “When I caught a cold or fell ill, my mother would stop making other food and cook plain rice porridge for me carefully.” 可知选 B。 4. 词义猜测题。根据 “We shouldn’t be picky about food, and eating different healthy food can help us grow well” 可知是不挑食，故选 A。 5. 细节理解题。根据 “I have learned that simple and natural food can be very healthy too.” 可知选 B。 话题 5 食物与文化 Passage 1 Food is not only something we eat to fill our stomachs, but also a great bridge between different cultures around the world. Many kinds of food have traveled across countries and mountains, changed a little with local tastes and become popular all over the world. Ice cream, the sweet dessert loved by millions of people, is a very good example of this cultural travel. Most people think ice cream is a classic Western dessert, but the fact is quite different. It first came from China thousands of years ago. In the Zhou Dynasty（朝代）, Chinese people began to store winter ice in cool places to enjoy cold food in hot summer. In the Song Dynasty, people started to make a special cold sweet food called binglao, which was very much like modern ice cream. Later, when Marco Polo came to China in the Yuan Dynasty, he tasted binglao and fell in love with it at once. He brought the idea of making this cold food all the way back to Europe. People in Europe added fresh heavy cream and new tastes to it, and finally made it the modern ice cream we eat today. The food world is full of interesting stories. Different cultures often have similar dishes, and food brings people from different countries closer together. 1. What is a great bridge between different cultures according to the passage? A. Interesting sports B. Delicious food C. Good books D. Beautiful music 2. Where did ice cream really come from first? A. China B. America C. Europe D. Australia 3. When did Chinese people start to make binglao? A. In the Tang Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Yuan Dynasty. D. In the Ming Dynasty. 4. Who brought the idea of making binglao back to Europe? A. Ancient Chinese people B. European travelers C. The famous traveler Marco Polo D. American businessmen 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Ice cream is very delicious and popular. B. Food connects different cultures around the world. C. How to make modern ice cream at home. D. Western food is more popular than Chinese food. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】A 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】C 【小题 5】B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，以冰淇淋为例，讲述其起源于中国，经马可・波罗传入欧洲后改良成现代冰淇淋，说明食物是连接不同文化的桥梁。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “Food is not only something we eat to fill our stomachs, but also a great bridge between different cultures around the world.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “Most people think ice cream is a classic Western dessert, but the fact is quite different. It first came from China thousands of years ago.” 可知选 A。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “In the Song Dynasty, people started to make a special cold sweet food called binglao” 可知选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “Later, when Marco Polo came to China in the Yuan Dynasty… He brought the idea of making this cold food all the way back to Europe.” 可知选 C。 5. 主旨大意题。文章核心是食物连接世界各地不同文化，故选 B。 Passage 2 Dumplings are a kind of traditional and famous Chinese food with a very long history of more than 1,800 years. They are made of thin wrappers（皮）and delicious fillings, and they look like small white boats when cooked. For thousands of years, dumplings have been the most popular food at important Chinese festivals like the Spring Festival. Long long ago, ancient Chinese people first made dumplings to celebrate the Spring Festival and wish for good luck and health in the new year. They made different shapes of dumplings with different fillings to show their best wishes. Now dumplings are not only popular in China, but also famous in many other countries around the world. More and more foreign people fall in love with the delicious taste of dumplings. They learn to make dumplings by watching videos or asking Chinese friends for help. When they make and eat dumplings, they also learn about traditional Chinese culture, history and customs slowly. Food is really a wonderful thing. It brings people from different countries and cultures together, and helps us understand and love each other better. 1. What traditional Chinese food is mainly talked about in the passage? A. Western hamburgers B. Chinese dumplings C. Foreign bread D. Delicious sandwiches 2. What did ancient Chinese people make dumplings for long ago? A. To sell for much money in markets. B. To celebrate festivals and wish for good luck. C. To give to good friends as gifts. D. To eat only for dinner every day. 3. What do foreign people learn when making and eating dumplings? A. Interesting Chinese history stories. B. Traditional Chinese culture and customs. C. Beautiful Chinese pop songs. D. Useful Chinese spoken language. 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Dumplings have a very short history of 100 years. B. No foreign people in the world like eating dumplings. C. Dumplings are popular in China and many other countries. D. People can only eat dumplings in China. 5. What does food bring to people according to the passage? A. Much money and expensive things. B. Closer distance between different people. C. Many difficult problems in life. D. Good luck and perfect things. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】B 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】C 【小题 5】B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍中国传统食物饺子的悠久历史、文化寓意与全球传播，外国人通过制作、食用饺子了解中国文化，说明食物能拉近不同人群的距离。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。文章主要围绕 Chinese dumplings（饺子）展开，故选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “Long long ago, ancient Chinese people first made dumplings to celebrate the Spring Festival and wish for good luck and health in the new year.” 可知选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “When they make and eat dumplings, they also learn about traditional Chinese culture, history and customs slowly.” 可知选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “Now dumplings are not only popular in China, but also famous in many other countries around the world.” 可知选 C。 5. 细节理解题。根据 “It brings people from different countries and cultures together, and helps us understand and love each other better.” 可知选 B。 话题 6 暖心助人故事 Passage 1 Zhou Jian is a kind and warm-hearted young man. He made a special decision to keep his hair long for more than two years. During those long days, many people around him didn’t understand his idea. They often talked about his long hair behind his back and sometimes even laughed at him loudly. They thought his long hair looked strange and silly for a young man. But Zhou Jian never felt ashamed（难为情的）or angry; he just kept his hair long patiently. In fact, Zhou Jian had a very kind and warm wish. He wanted to grow long hair and donate it to help sick kids with cancer. These kids lost their hair because of the serious treatment（重症治疗）, and they needed real hair to make comfortable wigs. After over two years’ waiting, his hair was long enough at last. He walked into a barber’s shop quietly and asked the barber to cut his long hair short carefully. He put the cut hair into a clean bag and sent it to the City Children’s Hospital right away. A week later, Zhou Jian received a thankful letter from the hospital. The letter said his hair was enough to make three wigs for sick kids. Looking at the letter, Zhou Jian smiled happily. He remembered the old saying: happiness springs from doing good and helping others. He decided to grow his hair long again to help more people in need. 1. How long did Zhou Jian keep his hair long? A. For only one short year. B. For more than two years. C. For about three years. D. For nearly four years. 2. What did people do when they saw Zhou Jian’s long hair? A. They praised him for his special look. B. They helped him grow long hair quickly. C. They talked about him and laughed at him. D. They copied him and grew long hair too. 3. Why did Zhou Jian decide to keep his hair long? A. To make himself look beautiful and cool. B. To help sick kids with cancer by donating hair. C. To win a special hair competition. D. To make his family feel surprised and happy. 4. What did Zhou Jian do with his long hair after cutting it? A. He sold it for some money to help poor people. B. He threw it away in the rubbish bin. C. He sent it to the City Children’s Hospital. D. He kept it at home as a special gift. 5. Where does true happiness come from according to Zhou Jian? A. From beautiful and cool looks. B. From much money and expensive toys. C. From doing good things and helping others. D. From keeping long and special hair. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】C 【小题 3】B 【小题 4】C 【小题 5】C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述周健不顾他人议论，坚持留长发两年多，剪发后捐赠给癌症患儿制作假发，明白幸福源于行善助人。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “He made a special decision to keep his hair long for more than two years.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “They often talked about his long hair behind his back and sometimes even laughed at him loudly.” 可知选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “In fact, Zhou Jian had a very kind and warm wish. He wanted to grow long hair and donate it to help sick kids with cancer.” 可知选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “He put the cut hair into a clean bag and sent it to the City Children’s Hospital right away.” 可知选 C。 5. 细节理解题。根据 “happiness springs from doing good and helping others” 可知选 C。 Passage 2 Last weekend, the weather was sunny and warm, and I went to the city park to relax and enjoy the fresh air. When I walked across the busy street next to the park gate, I saw an old man standing quietly by the road. He looked worried and nervous, because he walked very slowly and his eyes were not clear enough to see the traffic lights clearly. The cars and buses passed by quickly, and he didn’t dare（敢） to move a step forward. I felt very sorry for him, so I walked up to him quickly and asked gently if I could help him cross the street. The old man nodded happily and held my hand tightly. I looked around carefully to make sure there were no cars, and then I walked slowly with him step by step. I told him not to worry and that I would take him to the other side safely. After we crossed the street successfully, the old man thanked me again and again with a big warm smile. He said I was a kind and helpful middle school student. At that moment, I felt a strong sense of happiness and warmth in my heart. My teacher once told us that helping others is the most meaningful thing. It can make both the people we help and ourselves feel very happy. From that day on, I decided to keep helping people in need as often as possible. 1. What did the writer do last weekend? A. He went shopping in a big supermarket. B. He helped an old man cross the busy street. C. He did his homework quietly at home. D. He played games with his best friends. 2. Why couldn’t the old man cross the street by himself? A. He was badly ill and couldn’t move. B. He walked slowly and couldn’t see clearly. C. He lost his way and didn’t know the road. D. He hurt his leg and felt very painful. 3. How did the old man thank the writer after crossing the street? A. He gave the writer much money as a gift. B. He gave the writer a nice small gift. C. He thanked the writer again and again with a smile. D. He invited the writer to have dinner at his home. 4. How did the writer feel after helping the old man? A. Very tired and sleepy B. Very sad and upset C. Very happy and warm D. Very angry and bored 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Helping others can make both sides feel happy. B. How to cross the busy street safely. C. Old people need help every day. D. Our happy and meaningful weekend. 【答案】 【小题 1】B 【小题 2】B 【小题 3】C 【小题 4】C 【小题 5】A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述周末在公园门口帮助行动不便、视力不佳的老人过马路，收获老人的感谢，体会到助人的快乐与意义。 【解析】 1. 细节理解题。根据 “Last weekend… I helped an old man cross the busy street next to the park gate.” 可知选 B。 2. 细节理解题。根据 “he walked very slowly and his eyes were not clear enough to see the traffic lights clearly.” 可知选 B。 3. 细节理解题。根据 “the old man thanked me again and again with a big warm smile.” 可知选 C。 4. 细节理解题。根据 “I felt a strong sense of happiness and warmth in my heart.” 可知选 C。 5. 主旨大意题。文章核心是帮助他人能让双方都感到快乐，故选 A。 14 / 22zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题 05 阅读理解（记叙文）6 大常考话题（期中专项训练） 话题 1 幸福与爱 Passage 1 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A Passage 2 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 话题 2 个人爱好与坚持 Passage 1 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A Passage 2 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C 话题 3 体育精神与团队 Passage 1 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B Passage 2 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C 话题 4 饮食与健康 Passage 1 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B Passage 2 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 话题 5 食物与文化 Passage 1 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B Passage 2 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 话题 6 暖心助人故事 Passage 1 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C Passage 2 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题 05 阅读理解（记叙文）6 大常考话题（期中专项训练） 话题1幸福与爱（常考点） 话题4健康饮食 话题2个人爱好与坚持 话题5食物与文化 话题3体育精神与团队 话题 6暖心助人故事 话题 1 幸福与爱（常考点） Passage 1 Charlie lived with his parents and four grandparents in a tiny old house at the foot of a big town. The house was so small that there was only one bed in the whole room, and all four grandparents had to share it every day and night. The family was very poor, and they never had enough food to fill their stomachs. For dinner, they almost always ate thin and watery cabbage soup, which could never make them feel full. When winter came, the cold wind blew strongly through the holes in the walls, making the whole house feel like an ice box. However, no matter how hard their life was, the family always stayed together and felt truly happy. Every evening, Charlie would climb onto the only bed and sit quietly next to his grandparents, listening carefully to their interesting old stories. His parents would often stop their work and join them, too. The small cold room soon turned into the warmest and happiest place in the world. All their worries about being poor and hungry just went away at once. After reading Charlie’s story, I learned a very important lesson. Happiness never comes from money, big houses or expensive toys. The real key to happiness is love. When family members love and care for each other, even the hardest life can be full of sunshine and joy. 1. Where did Charlie’s family live? A. In a big house in the town center. B. In a small house at the side of a big town. C. In a warm house with many comfortable beds. D. In a beautiful house with much delicious food. 2. What did Charlie’s family often eat for dinner? A. Nice meat and fresh vegetables B. Different kinds of sweet cakes C. Watery cabbage soup D. Healthy fruit salad 3. What made Charlie’s family feel happy every evening? A. Having much money and nice clothes B. Living in a big and new house C. Staying together with love D. Eating expensive and delicious food 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Poor people can never feel happy in life. B. Love is more important than money for true happiness. C. Charlie’s family didn’t enjoy their daily life at all. D. Money is the only key to a happy life. 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Charlie’s poor but warm and happy family full of love. B. How to make much money in daily life. C. A big house with enough beds and warm rooms. D. Different kinds of delicious food for dinner. Passage 2 Last term, I had a really hard time with my English study. I worked hard every day, but I still failed my final English test. When I saw my grade, I felt so upset（难过的）and disappointed（失望的）that I didn’t want to talk to any of my classmates or teachers. I went back home quietly and stayed alone in my bedroom, with tears in my eyes. My parents soon found that I was very unhappy. Instead of blaming（责备） me for the bad grade, they sat gently next to me and held my hands tightly. They told me that failure was not terrible, and they believed I could do better next time. My elder sister also came to cheer me up. She decided to help me with my English every evening. We read interesting English stories together, practiced spoken English carefully, and recited(背诵) English words and sentences for half an hour every day. With the warm love and great help from my family, I became confident again and kept working hard on English. Soon I made great progress in my exams. At that moment, I truly understood that happiness is not about getting good grades or becoming successful. It is about the love and care from the people around us, which can warm our hearts forever. 1. Why did the writer feel very upset last term? A. He lost his favorite English book. B. He failed his final English test. C. He fought with his best classmate. D. He was ill for a very long time. 2. What did the writer’s parents do when he was upset? A. They blamed him a lot for his bad grade. B. They encouraged him and believed in him. C. They bought him many expensive gifts. D. They asked him to study all day without rest. 3. Who helped the writer with his English homework every evening? A. His English teacher B. His best classmate C. His elder sister D. His old friend 4. The underlined word “progress” probably means ______. A. 进步 B. 退步 C. 失败 D. 烦恼 5. What does the writer learn about true happiness? A. Good grades and success bring happiness. B. Much money and expensive toys bring happiness. C. Love and care from people around bring happiness. D. Beautiful clothes and big houses bring happiness. 话题 2 个人爱好与坚持 Passage 1 Zhang Shun is an 86-year-old man who has a deep love for running. For nearly forty years, running has been the most important part of his daily life. His biggest dream since he was young was to take part in the Beijing Marathon（马拉松） and finish the whole race by himself. In 1989, he saw marathon runners pass by his home, and he made up his mind to become one of them. To make his dream come true, he got up very early and trained in the park every morning, no matter it was sunny or rainy. He kept writing down his running time, distance and feelings in notebooks, and finally filled more than 30 notebooks with his running records. In the 2022 Beijing Marathon, he felt excited and confident at first. But soon he had a bad stomachache and fell far behind other runners. He knew he could stop to rest or give up the race, and everyone would understand him at his age. However, Zhang Shun chose to keep running slowly but firmly. With thousands of people cheering for him loudly along the way, he finally crossed the finishing line after a long time. He was the oldest and the slowest runner to finish the race that year, but his love for running and never-give-up spirit(精神) touched everyone’s heart. He said with a smile that he would keep running as long as his body allowed. 1. How old is Zhang Shun? A. 68 B. 86 C. 28 D. 30 2. What was Zhang Shun’s biggest dream? A. To write more than 30 running notebooks. B. To take part in and finish the Beijing Marathon. C. To have a very strong and healthy body. D. To become a very famous running star. 3. What happened to Zhang Shun during the 2022 Beijing Marathon? A. He lost his way and couldn’t find the road. B. He had a bad stomachache and fell behind. C. He hurt his leg and couldn’t run any more. D. He won the first prize easily in the race. 4. What did Zhang Shun do when he fell behind other runners? A. He stopped running and gave up at once. B. He asked other runners for help quickly. C. He kept running slowly and finished the race. D. He went back home without telling anyone. 5. What can we learn from Zhang Shun’s story? A. Never give up your favorite hobby and dream. B. Running is the only good sport for old people. C. Old people shouldn’t take part in marathons. D. We should rest at once when we feel uncomfortable. Passage 2 I have loved music since I was a little child, and playing the piano is my favorite hobby. When I was seven years old, my parents sent me to piano lessons, and I started to learn playing the piano carefully. At the beginning, learning the piano was really not easy for me. I couldn’t read the music notes quickly, and my fingers often moved slowly and made many mistakes when playing. After practicing for a long time, my arms felt tired and sore, and I even wanted to give up this hobby. My piano teacher noticed my problem and talked to me patiently. She told me that nothing is easy at first, and keeping practicing is the only way to become better. I took her advice and made a clear plan for myself. I practiced playing the piano for one hour every weekday after finishing homework, and I practiced for two hours on both Saturday and Sunday. I kept practicing even when I felt tired or bored. After two years of hard practice, I could play many beautiful and gentle piano songs smoothly. Last month, I took part in a city piano competition for middle school students. I played my favorite song on the stage confidently（自信地）, and I won a second prize at last. Holding the prize, I felt so excited and proud. From this experience, I learned a clear lesson: keeping trying and never giving up can make our beautiful dreams come true one day. 1. When did the writer start to learn playing the piano? A. At the age of 5 B. At the age of 6 C. At the age of 7 D. At the age of 8 2. How did the writer feel when learning the piano at first? A. Very relaxed and happy B. Difficult, tired and wanted to give up C. Quite excited and interested D. Very bored and angry 3. How long did the writer practice the piano on weekends? A. One hour every day B. Two hours every day C. Three hours every day D. Four hours every day 4. What did the writer achieve after two years of practice? A. He gave up playing the piano completely. B. He learned to play football very well. C. He won a prize in a piano competition. D. He became a famous piano teacher. 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. How to choose a right hobby for ourselves. B. Playing the piano is very easy for everyone. C. Keeping trying makes our dreams come true. D. We should practice the piano every day. 话题 3 体育精神与团队 Passage 1 The Chinese women’s football team has a very special name — the Steel Roses. They are deeply loved by Chinese people because of their great courage, hard work and strong team spirit(精神). For many years, they have faced quite a lot of difficulties and challenges, but they never lose heart and always fight till the end. The 2022 Women’s Asian Cup final was one of the most exciting games in their history. At half-time, the Chinese team was losing 0-2 to the other team, and all the fans felt very worried. What was worse, the team’s best player hurt her foot badly in the second half, but she paid no attention to the pain and kept running and passing the ball bravely on the field. None of the players felt sad or gave up; they all cheered each other up and fought harder than before. In the last 25 minutes of the game, the Chinese players made three wonderful goals one after another. They turned the situation around and won the championship at last. When talking about the secret of their success, a team member said simply that all of them loved football deeply and shared the same goal for the country. Their amazing spirit touches millions of people and encourages teenagers(青少年) to keep trying when facing difficulties. 1. What special name does the Chinese women’s football team have? A. Bright Stars B. Steel Roses C. Happy Girls D. Strong Team 2. What was the score between the two teams at half-time of the 2022 final? A. The Chinese team was losing 0-2. B. The Chinese team was winning 2-0. C. Both teams got the same score. D. The other team was losing 0-3. 3. What happened to the team’s best player in the second half? A. She lost the ball carelessly. B. She hurt her foot badly but kept playing. C. She was too tired to run any more. D. She missed the whole game. 4. The underlined phrase “lost heart” probably means ______. A. 灰心 B. 迷路 C. 受伤 D. 获胜 5. Why do people all over China love the Chinese women’s football team? A. For their beautiful and fashionable looks. B. For their great courage and hard work. C. For their good luck in every game. D. For their easy and fast wins in games. Passage 2 Our class basketball team had a big dream: to win the first prize in the school basketball match. To make this dream come true, all the team members practiced very hard every afternoon after school. We ran to practice our speed, passed the ball to practice our teamwork, and shot to practice our skills. We never gave up even when we felt tired after long-time practice. The final match was very difficult and exciting. In the first half, our team didn’t play well and fell behind the other team. Some of our players felt worried and nervous, and they didn’t pass the ball quickly enough. Just then, our team leader stopped the game and talked to us seriously. He told us not to give up easily, because we were a strong team and we could fight back together. After hearing his words, all of us cheered up at once. We ran faster, passed the ball more smoothly and helped each other on the field. Our classmates and teachers cheered for us loudly outside the field. With our strong teamwork and hard work, we finally won the match by three points. Holding the cup together, we felt so excited and proud. From this unforgettable experience, we all learned that teamwork is the most important key to success. 1. What did the class basketball team do every afternoon after school? A. Watched basketball games on TV B. Practiced basketball very hard C. Held birthday parties for members D. Read interesting sports books 2. How did the team feel in the first half of the final match? A. Worried and nervous B. Excited and happy C. Relaxed and comfortable D. Angry and sad 3. What did the team leader tell the members during the match? A. Stop running and have a good rest. B. Give up the match at once. C. Don’t give up and fight together. D. Play alone without helping others. 4. What made the basketball team win the final match at last? A. Good luck and strong players B. Great teamwork and hard work C. Fast runners and tall members D. Nice clothes and comfortable shoes 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. How to play basketball very well. B. The exciting school basketball final. C. Teamwork is the most important key to success. D. Our happy and colorful school life. 话题 4 饮食与健康 Passage 1 Healthy eating is very important for every teenager, because it can help us grow strong, study well and keep away from illness. To keep healthy, we should have a balanced and healthy diet every day. That means we need to eat different kinds of healthy food instead of eating only our favorite food. Fruit and vegetables are the most important food in our daily diet. They are full of vitamins（维他命）, fiber （纤维）and other useful things for our body. They can make us strong, improve our memory and help us keep in good shape. Eggs, milk, fish and chicken are also good for us, because they can give us enough energy（能量）for study and sports. However, we should stay away from too much sweet food, fried food and junk food like hamburgers and potato chips. These food are high in fat and salt, which are bad for our teeth, stomach and whole health. Besides, we should drink enough warm water instead of sweet drinks every day. Good eating habits are also very important. We should eat meals on time, chew food slowly and not eat too much before sleeping. If we keep healthy eating habits for a long time, we will surely keep healthy, active and happy every day. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Interesting school sports B. Healthy eating habits C. Wonderful music and art D. Beautiful clothes and shoes 2. Which kind of food is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Fresh fruit and vegetables B. Milk, eggs and healthy meat C. Sweet ice cream and chocolate D. Junk food like hamburgers 3. What can fruit and vegetables do for our body? A. Make us weak and tired easily B. Make us strong and healthy C. Hurt our teeth and stomach badly D. Make us become fat quickly 4. Why can’t we eat too much junk food every day? A. It is too expensive for students. B. It is bad for our teeth and health. C. It is not delicious enough. D. It is hard to buy in shops. 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. We should eat much sweet food every day. B. Healthy eating helps us keep healthy and happy. C. We need to drink much sweet juice every day. D. Junk food is good for our daily health. Passage 2 My mother is very good at cooking, and she always cooks healthy and delicious food for my family every day. She knows clearly what food is good for my growth and health, so she never cooks too much fried or sweet food for us. Among all the healthy food she makes, my favorite is all kinds of warm porridge. When I was a little child, I often woke up to the nice smell of porridge from the kitchen. Sometimes it was sweet eight-treasure porridge with nuts and beans, and sometimes it was salty porridge with pork and thousand-year-old eggs. Each kind of porridge tasted warm and wonderful. When I caught a cold or fell ill, my mother would stop making other food and cook plain rice porridge for me carefully. It was the simplest food on the Chinese menu, but it was warmer and better than any expensive medicine for me. It made me get well soon and feel the deep love from my mother. Now I study in a middle school away from home, but I still miss the taste of my mother’s porridge very much. I have learned that simple and natural food can be very healthy too. We shouldn’t be picky about food, and eating different healthy food can help us grow well and keep strong every day. 1. Who always cooks healthy and delicious food for the writer? A. His father B. His mother C. His teacher D. His sister 2. What is the writer’s favorite food made by his mother? A. Delicious noodles B. Hot white rice C. All kinds of warm porridge D. Beautiful dumplings 3. When did the writer’s mother cook plain rice porridge for him? A. When the writer was very happy. B. When the writer was ill. C. When the writer was very hungry. D. When the writer was busy. 4. The underlined word “picky” probably means ______. A. 挑剔的 B. 耐心的 C. 友好的 D. 忙碌的 5. What can we learn from the passage about food? A. We should eat only one kind of favorite food. B. Simple and natural food can be very healthy. C. Sweet food is very good for our health. D. We should eat much junk food every day. 话题 5 食物与文化 Passage 1 Food is not only something we eat to fill our stomachs, but also a great bridge between different cultures around the world. Many kinds of food have traveled across countries and mountains, changed a little with local tastes and become popular all over the world. Ice cream, the sweet dessert loved by millions of people, is a very good example of this cultural travel. Most people think ice cream is a classic Western dessert, but the fact is quite different. It first came from China thousands of years ago. In the Zhou Dynasty（朝代）, Chinese people began to store winter ice in cool places to enjoy cold food in hot summer. In the Song Dynasty, people started to make a special cold sweet food called binglao, which was very much like modern ice cream. Later, when Marco Polo came to China in the Yuan Dynasty, he tasted binglao and fell in love with it at once. He brought the idea of making this cold food all the way back to Europe. People in Europe added fresh heavy cream and new tastes to it, and finally made it the modern ice cream we eat today. The food world is full of interesting stories. Different cultures often have similar dishes, and food brings people from different countries closer together. 1. What is a great bridge between different cultures according to the passage? A. Interesting sports B. Delicious food C. Good books D. Beautiful music 2. Where did ice cream really come from first? A. China B. America C. Europe D. Australia 3. When did Chinese people start to make binglao? A. In the Tang Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Yuan Dynasty. D. In the Ming Dynasty. 4. Who brought the idea of making binglao back to Europe? A. Ancient Chinese people B. European travelers C. The famous traveler Marco Polo D. American businessmen 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Ice cream is very delicious and popular. B. Food connects different cultures around the world. C. How to make modern ice cream at home. D. Western food is more popular than Chinese food. Passage 2 Dumplings are a kind of traditional and famous Chinese food with a very long history of more than 1,800 years. They are made of thin wrappers（皮）and delicious fillings, and they look like small white boats when cooked. For thousands of years, dumplings have been the most popular food at important Chinese festivals like the Spring Festival. Long long ago, ancient Chinese people first made dumplings to celebrate the Spring Festival and wish for good luck and health in the new year. They made different shapes of dumplings with different fillings to show their best wishes. Now dumplings are not only popular in China, but also famous in many other countries around the world. More and more foreign people fall in love with the delicious taste of dumplings. They learn to make dumplings by watching videos or asking Chinese friends for help. When they make and eat dumplings, they also learn about traditional Chinese culture, history and customs slowly. Food is really a wonderful thing. It brings people from different countries and cultures together, and helps us understand and love each other better. 1. What traditional Chinese food is mainly talked about in the passage? A. Western hamburgers B. Chinese dumplings C. Foreign bread D. Delicious sandwiches 2. What did ancient Chinese people make dumplings for long ago? A. To sell for much money in markets. B. To celebrate festivals and wish for good luck. C. To give to good friends as gifts. D. To eat only for dinner every day. 3. What do foreign people learn when making and eating dumplings? A. Interesting Chinese history stories. B. Traditional Chinese culture and customs. C. Beautiful Chinese pop songs. D. Useful Chinese spoken language. 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Dumplings have a very short history of 100 years. B. No foreign people in the world like eating dumplings. C. Dumplings are popular in China and many other countries. D. People can only eat dumplings in China. 5. What does food bring to people according to the passage? A. Much money and expensive things. B. Closer distance between different people. C. Many difficult problems in life. D. Good luck and perfect things. 话题 6 暖心助人故事 Passage 1 Zhou Jian is a kind and warm-hearted young man. He made a special decision to keep his hair long for more than two years. During those long days, many people around him didn’t understand his idea. They often talked about his long hair behind his back and sometimes even laughed at him loudly. They thought his long hair looked strange and silly for a young man. But Zhou Jian never felt ashamed（难为情的）or angry; he just kept his hair long patiently. In fact, Zhou Jian had a very kind and warm wish. He wanted to grow long hair and donate it to help sick kids with cancer. These kids lost their hair because of the serious treatment（重症治疗）, and they needed real hair to make comfortable wigs. After over two years’ waiting, his hair was long enough at last. He walked into a barber’s shop quietly and asked the barber to cut his long hair short carefully. He put the cut hair into a clean bag and sent it to the City Children’s Hospital right away. A week later, Zhou Jian received a thankful letter from the hospital. The letter said his hair was enough to make three wigs for sick kids. Looking at the letter, Zhou Jian smiled happily. He remembered the old saying: happiness springs from doing good and helping others. He decided to grow his hair long again to help more people in need. 1. How long did Zhou Jian keep his hair long? A. For only one short year. B. For more than two years. C. For about three years. D. For nearly four years. 2. What did people do when they saw Zhou Jian’s long hair? A. They praised him for his special look. B. They helped him grow long hair quickly. C. They talked about him and laughed at him. D. They copied him and grew long hair too. 3. Why did Zhou Jian decide to keep his hair long? A. To make himself look beautiful and cool. B. To help sick kids with cancer by donating hair. C. To win a special hair competition. D. To make his family feel surprised and happy. 4. What did Zhou Jian do with his long hair after cutting it? A. He sold it for some money to help poor people. B. He threw it away in the rubbish bin. C. He sent it to the City Children’s Hospital. D. He kept it at home as a special gift. 5. Where does true happiness come from according to Zhou Jian? A. From beautiful and cool looks. B. From much money and expensive toys. C. From doing good things and helping others. D. From keeping long and special hair. Passage 2 Last weekend, the weather was sunny and warm, and I went to the city park to relax and enjoy the fresh air. When I walked across the busy street next to the park gate, I saw an old man standing quietly by the road. He looked worried and nervous, because he walked very slowly and his eyes were not clear enough to see the traffic lights clearly. The cars and buses passed by quickly, and he didn’t dare（敢） to move a step forward. I felt very sorry for him, so I walked up to him quickly and asked gently if I could help him cross the street. The old man nodded happily and held my hand tightly. I looked around carefully to make sure there were no cars, and then I walked slowly with him step by step. I told him not to worry and that I would take him to the other side safely. After we crossed the street successfully, the old man thanked me again and again with a big warm smile. He said I was a kind and helpful middle school student. At that moment, I felt a strong sense of happiness and warmth in my heart. My teacher once told us that helping others is the most meaningful thing. It can make both the people we help and ourselves feel very happy. From that day on, I decided to keep helping people in need as often as possible. 1. What did the writer do last weekend? A. He went shopping in a big supermarket. B. He helped an old man cross the busy street. C. He did his homework quietly at home. D. He played games with his best friends. 2. Why couldn’t the old man cross the street by himself? A. He was badly ill and couldn’t move. B. He walked slowly and couldn’t see clearly. C. He lost his way and didn’t know the road. D. He hurt his leg and felt very painful. 3. How did the old man thank the writer after crossing the street? A. He gave the writer much money as a gift. B. He gave the writer a nice small gift. C. He thanked the writer again and again with a smile. D. He invited the writer to have dinner at his home. 4. How did the writer feel after helping the old man? A. Very tired and sleepy B. Very sad and upset C. Very happy and warm D. Very angry and bored 5. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Helping others can make both sides feel happy. B. How to cross the busy street safely. C. Old people need help every day. D. Our happy and meaningful weekend. 14 / 22zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $