Unit 4 Weather and our lives 单元话题阅读理解进阶练15篇-2025-2026学年六年级英语下册重难点讲练全攻略（沪教版五四制）

2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 4 Weather and our lives 单元话题阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Alex is a middle school student. It’s Sunday morning. He doesn’t go to school. He is looking outside from his room. It is raining hard and windy. He really wants the rain and wind to stop right now so that he can go out. The rain stops in the afternoon. Alex is very happy to see that. He calls his friends and asks them to go out. The clouds leave, and the sun comes out. A big rainbow (彩虹) crosses the sky. It’s a little hard to see the rainbow. Many people think rainbows can bring good luck. “How does the beautiful rainbow form?” Alex asks his father. “When the sun shines on the raindrops, the rainbow comes out. From this we can learn we’ll never see rainbows without rain,” Alex’s father tells him. And Alex learns from his father—when we meet bad things, just enjoy them, and everything will be better. 1．How’s the weather in the morning? A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy. D．Snowy. 2．What does the underlined word “form” mean in Chinese? A．形成 B．改进 C．变色 D．消失 3．What do people think the rainbow can bring? A．Bad luck. B．Health. C．Good weather. D．Good luck. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Alex is a middle school teacher. B．Tomorrow is Monday. C．Alex likes watching TV. D．Alex wants to play in the park with his father. 5．What does the last paragraph want to tell us? A．The rainbow comes out before the rain. B．Not to be afraid of the bad things we meet. C．Alex’s father likes telling stories. D．Alex likes finding questions in life. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文讲述周日上午下雨，亚历克斯想出去玩，下午雨停出现彩虹，爸爸借此告诉他要勇敢面对困境。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is raining hard and windy.”可知，早上天气下大雨且刮风。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“When the sun shines on the raindrops, the rainbow comes out.”可知，爸爸在解释彩虹是怎样产生的，form意为“形成”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Many people think rainbows can bring good luck.”可知，人们认为彩虹能带来好运。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“It’s Sunday morning.”可知，今天是周日，明天就是周一。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据“when we meet bad things, just enjoy them, and everything will be better.”可知，最后一段告诉我们不要害怕遇到的坏事。故选B。 The USA is a very big country. The weather is different in different places. New York is a famous (著名的) city. It is hot in summer and there is a lot of snow in winter. In May and October, it is not too hot or too cold. In Los Angeles, California, the weather is nice all year. It’s nice and warm in December and you can swim in the sea. In the northwest (西北), it isn’t very cold, but there is a lot of rain, so people often need to use umbrellas. It is pleasant (舒适的) in August, but you need some warm clothes in the evening. In winter, it is dark (黑暗的) all day and very cold in Alaska. 1．What’s the weather like in May in New York? A．Very hot. B．Very cold. C．Very dry. D．Not too hot or too cold. 2．Which season is dark all day and very cold in Alaska? A．Winter. B．Spring. C．Summer. D．Autumn. 3．What do you need to wear in the evening in the northwest of the USA in August? A．A cool skirt. B．Warm clothes. C．A thin T­shirt. D．A cool hat. 4．In the northwest, in which month do you need some warm clothes in the evening? A．In August. B．In October. C．In December. D．In May. 5．What does this passage mainly tell us? A．The different food of the USA． B．The different life in different places of the USA． C．The different weather in different places of the USA． D．The music of the USA． 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍美国不同地区的天气差异，分别描述了纽约、洛杉矶、西北部及阿拉斯加的气候特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“In May and October, it is not too hot or too cold.”可知，纽约五月的天气不太热也不太冷。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In winter, it is dark all day and very cold in Alaska.”可知，阿拉斯加冬天一整天都很黑且非常寒冷。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“It is pleasant in August, but you need some warm clothes in the evening.”可知，在美国西北部八月的晚上需要穿暖和的衣服。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“It is pleasant in August, but you need some warm clothes in the evening.”可知，在美国西北部八月的晚上需要穿暖和的衣服。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据“The USA is a very big country. The weather is different in different places.”可知，这篇文章主要告诉我们美国不同地方的天气不同。故选C。 In Canada, there are four distinct seasons, each with its own unique weather and activities. Spring usually arrives in March, but it can still be quite cold and rainy. The snow starts to melt, and the days gradually become longer. Many people enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching as the weather gets warmer. Summer is the hottest season in Canada. It usually lasts from June to August. The weather is very hot and often wet, with temperatures sometimes reaching over 30℃. People often wear light clothing like T-shirts and shorts. Many families go on vacation to the beach or the mountains to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. Autumn is a beautiful season that starts in September and lasts until November. The weather is cool and dry, and the leaves on the trees turn into beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red. People enjoy activities like apple picking and visiting pumpkin farms. It is also a great time to go for a drive and enjoy the colorful scenery. Winter in Canada is long and cold, lasting from early December to late March. The days are short, and the nights are long. The weather is often sunny, but the temperatures can drop below -20℃. People wear heavy winter clothing like coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm. Many Canadians enjoy winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. Each season in Canada has its own charm and brings different experiences for people to enjoy. 1．What is the weather like in spring in Canada? A．Rainy and cold. B．Sunny and warm. C．Dry and hot. D．Snowy and cold. 2．When does summer usually start in Canada? A．In March. B．In June. C．In September. D．In December. 3．What do people often wear in summer in Canada? A．T-shirts and shorts. B．Coats and gloves. C．Sweaters and hats. D．Raincoats and umbrellas. 4．Which season is known for its colorful leaves in Canada? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 5．How long does winter last in Canada? A．From December to March. B．From November to February. C．From October to January. D．From January to April. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了加拿大的四个不同季节，分别讲述了每个季节的时间、天气特点以及人们在对应季节里的穿着和常进行的活动。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Spring usually arrives in March, but it can still be quite cold and rainy.”可知，春天通常在三月到来，但天气仍然相当寒冷且多雨。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Summer is the hottest season in Canada. It usually lasts from June to August.”可知，夏天是加拿大最热的季节，通常从六月持续到八月，由此可知夏天从六月开始。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“People often wear light clothing like T-shirts and shorts.”可知，人们经常穿像T恤和短裤这样的轻便衣物。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“Autumn ... The weather is cool and dry, and the leaves on the trees turn into beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red.”可知，秋天树上的叶子变成了漂亮的橙色、黄色和红色调。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“Winter in Canada is long and cold, lasting from early December to late March.”可知，加拿大的冬天漫长又寒冷，从十二月初持续到三月末。故选A。 What is the weather like in your city? What are you doing now? Please share your ideas.30 minutes ago It’s snowing in Toronto now. It’s white everywhere. It is beautiful but cold. I don’t go out on cold days. I am reading an interesting book in my room. And my mom is cooking dinner for us. I’m in Beijing. It’s rainy here. My friend and I are in a shop now. Some of my classmates are shopping, too. They are buying snacks and drinks. They are preparing for the party tonight. It’s snowing in Moscow, too. My uncle is working in the school now. My aunt is working in the hospital. I am watching TV with my two cousins. The TV show is really interesting. I can talk with them about the show happily. It’s hot and sunny in Sydney. My sister and I are in the swimming pool now. She is swimming and I’m sitting in the pool and drinking orange juice. It is very relaxing to enjoy ourselves on a sunny day. 1．Where is Julia? A．In Toronto. B．In Moscow. C．In Sydney. D．In Beijing. 2．What are Jenny Black’s classmates preparing for? A．A show. B．A test. C．A game. D．A party. 3．What may be Tina’s aunt’s job? A．A teacher. B．A doctor. C．A writer. D．A singer. 4．What can’t Peter do in Sydney? A．Swim in the pool. B．Drink juice. C．Make a snowman. D．Enjoy sunny days. 5．What can we know from the text? A．The weather in the four cities. B．The four people’s hobbies. C．The weather the four people like. D．The four people’s school life. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是社交媒体上的分享，四人分别介绍了所在城市的天气和当下正在做的事。 1．细节理解题。根据“It’s snowing in Toronto now.”可知，Julia在多伦多。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“They are preparing for the party tonight.”可知，Jenny的同学在为今晚的派对做准备。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“My aunt is working in the hospital.”可知，Tina的阿姨在医院工作，可能是医生。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“It’s hot and sunny in Sydney.”可知，悉尼天气炎热晴朗，不会下雪，所以不能堆雪人。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据四人的分享可知，文中提到了多伦多、北京、莫斯科、悉尼这四个城市的天气。故选A。 The weather is closely related (联系) to our lives. It is all around us all the time. It is an important part of our lives. We can’t control it, but it often controls how and where we live, what we do, what we wear and what we eat. Read this passage and learn something about the weather. The weather is just the state of the atmosphere (大气) at any time, such as temperature, wind, rain, sun, etc. What is the difference between weather and climate? Climate is a place’s weather over a long time. The weather changes from day to day and even from hour to hour. It can be sunny in the morning, cold and wet in the afternoon. But the climate changes very slowly over lots of years. Weather has a great influence (影响) on people’s lives. Bad weather will make people feel bad. It will cause health problems. When it rains, people have to change their plans. What does the weather report help us do? The weather report tells us what the weather will be like. With the information, people can make good plans and avoid being caught in bad weather. 1．What is the weather? A．It is the state of the atmosphere at any time. B．It is a place’s weather over a long time. C．It is the state of the air around us. D．It is the state of the water in the air. 2．What’s the difference between weather and climate? A．The weather changes slowly, but the climate changes quickly. B．The weather changes quickly, but the climate changes slowly. C．The weather is a place’s weather over a long time, but the climate is just the state of the atmosphere at any time. D．The weather and the climate are the same. 3．What does the underlined word “avoid” mean in Chinese? A．逃避 B．防护 C．避免 D．躲藏 4．Why do people need the weather report? A．Because it can make people change their plans. B．Because it can make people feel good. C．Because it can cause health problems. D．Because it can tell us what the weather will be like. 5．Which of the following is NOT true? A．The weather is an important part of our lives. B．We can control the weather. C．Bad weather will cause health problems. D．The weather report helps us make good plans. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了天气的定义、天气与气候的区别、天气对人们生活的影响以及天气预报的作用。 1．第二段指出了天气的定义：“The weather is just the state of the atmosphere (大气) at any time”，这说明天气是指大气在任何时候的状态。 2．第三段提到天气和气候的区别：“Climate is a place’s weather over a long time. The weather changes from day to day and even from hour to hour.”，这表明天气变化快，而气候变化慢。 3．最后一段指出：“The weather report tells us what the weather will be like. With the information, people can make good plans and avoid being caught in bad weather.”，由此推断，天气预报提供的信息帮助人们提前规划，从而避免陷入恶劣天气。因此avoid意为“避免”。 4．最后一段提到：“The weather report tells us what the weather will be like.”，因此人们需要天气预报是因为它能告知未来的天气状况。 5．第一段指出：“The weather is closely related (联系) to our lives...We can’t control it”，这说明人类无法控制天气，因此B项“We can control the weather.”与原文不符。 进阶拓展训练5篇 Pleasant Days in Britain In Britain, winter is not very cold and summer is not very hot. There is not a great difference between summer and winter. Why is this? Because it is an island country. In winter, the winds from the sea bring warm air to it. And in summer, the winds from the sea bring cool air to it. Summer is the best time for visitors to go to the beaches or other places of interest in Britain. The weather is sunny and nice. People often go out to have a picnic or swim. In summer, the days are longer. There are more than 16 hours of daylight in the middle of summer. The climate (气候) is usually warm in summer. It is sometimes hot, but it is not often very hot. Cool Days in Winter In winter, it gets colder in Britain. There is also very heavy wind in this season. So don’t forget to bring warm clothes with you when coming out. December, January and February are the winter months. In winter, the days are short and the nights are long. There are only about 8 hours of daylight. 1．In what class of your school can you learn the above news? A．SCIENCE. B．HISTORY. C．GEOGRAPHY. D．PE. 2．The underlined word “this” refers to” ________ “. A．because it is an island country B．because there is an island in Britain C．the winds from the sea bring cool air to Britain D．the weather in summer and winter is of little difference 3．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________. A．Great Days on the Beach B．Hot Days in Summer C．Long Daylight in Summer D．Warm Days in Summer 4．What can we know from the above news? A．Winter is very cold and summer is not very hot in Britain. B．In winter, the winds from the sea bring cool air to Britain. C．There are over 16 hours of daylight in summer. D．In Britain’s February, there are only about 8 hours of daylight. 5．All the news above ________. A．introduces an island country B．tells the writer’s experience C．describes the climate in Britain D．shows the best time to visit Britain 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是说明文，主要介绍了英国作为岛国的气候特点：冬夏温差小，夏季温暖日照长，冬季寒冷多风日照短。 1．主旨大意题。全文围绕英国的冬夏气温、海风影响、日照时长、季节气候特征展开介绍。核心内容为英国的地理与气候相关知识，属于地理学科范畴。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“There is not a great difference between summer and winter. Why is this?”可知，代词 “this” 指代前文提出的核心现象，即 “英国夏季和冬季的天气差异不大”。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Summer is the best time for visitors... The weather is sunny and nice... The climate is usually warm in summer.”可知，第二段主要描述英国夏季温暖的天气、适宜的活动及长日照特征，“Warm Days in Summer” 能精准概括段落主旨，因此为最佳标题。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“December, January and February are the winter months. In winter, the days are short and the nights are long. There are only about 8 hours of daylight.”可知，在英国的二月，每天只有大约 8 小时的日照。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。文章分三部分，依次介绍英国冬夏温差小的特点、夏季温暖的气候、冬季寒冷多风的气候特征。全文核心是对英国的气候进行全面描述。故选C。 Does the weather change your plan? Here are some students’ stories. Betty wants to go camping on the weekend. But on Friday night, the weather report says it will rain on Saturday and Sunday. Betty is angry. She has to change her plan. Helen has a picnic with her friends. Suddenly (突然), it gets very windy. All the plates and cups blow off. Everyone starts running around picking up all the things. But Helen feels happy. She can have lunch with her friends in her favourite restaurant. John wakes up and the day is hot and sunny. His family want to go to the zoo. He is in high spirits. Suddenly, it gets cloudy. John is worried about his trip. Then it starts to rain. John feels disappointed (失望的) because he has to stay at home. He doesn’t like it. The weather can change our plans, but it is not always bad. We can do other things and have fun. The weather also affects our feelings. Some people feel sad when it’s cloudy, cold, or rainy for a long time. Lots of people feel happy when it’s sunny. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why does Betty feel angry? A．Because she misses the weather report. B．Because it is hard for her to make weekend plans. C．Because she can’t go camping on the weekend. D．Because it takes her a lot of time to know the weather. 2．What is the weather like when Helen has a picnic? A．It’s sunny. B．It’s windy. C．It’s rainy. D．It’s cloudy. 3．How do John’s feelings change? A．Bored—Happy—Sad. B．Happy—Worried—Disappointed. C．Bored—Worried—Happy. D．Happy—Sad—Worried. 4．What is the purpose (意图) of the passage? A．To tell us that we can feel happy when it is cold. B．To tell us that it’s difficult to know the weather. C．To tell us that the weather is important in our lives. D．To tell us that we should change our plans quickly. 5．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Animal. B．Health. C．Sports. D．Weather. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了天气变化对学生们周末计划的影响，通过Betty、Helen和John三个人的不同经历，展现了天气变化带来的不同感受，并指出天气不仅影响计划，还影响心情。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Betty wants to go camping on the weekend. But on Friday night, the weather report says it will rain on Saturday and Sunday. Betty is angry. She has to change her plan.”可知，Betty因为周末不能去野营而生气。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Helen has a picnic with her friends. Suddenly (突然), it gets very windy.”可知，Helen野餐时天气变得非常多风。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“John wakes up and the day is hot and sunny. His family want to go to the zoo. He is in high spirits. Suddenly, it gets cloudy. John is worried about his trip. Then it starts to rain. John feels disappointed because he has to stay at home.”可知，John一开始很高兴，因为天气晴朗，家人想去动物园；然后天气变阴，他开始担心；最后下雨，他感到失望。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The weather can change our plans, but it is not always bad. We can do other things and have fun. The weather also affects our feelings.”可知，文章通过三个故事告诉我们天气不仅影响计划，还影响心情，即天气在我们生活中很重要。故选C。 5．推理判断题。文章主要围绕天气变化对学生们计划的影响展开，因此最可能出现在报纸的天气版块。故选D。 Where does the wind come from? What makes the wind move all the time? Many of us feel the wind every day, but few know the simple science behind it. Scientists (科学家) say that the sun is the real “driver” of the wind. Scientists tell us that the sun makes it move and blow (吹). When the sun shines (照耀), it makes the earth and the water hot. Then the earth and water make the air hot. The warm air is light, so it goes up. The cool air moves in to take the place of (取代) the warm air. Warm and cool air move from place to place and that makes winds. When the wind changes speed (速度), it often brings a change (改变) in the weather. When the air moves slowly, it makes light winds. But when the air moves very fast, it makes big winds. It can also tell us a lot about what the weather will be like. Air over the earth is dry and that over the water is wet. Winds from the earth or the water bring different kinds of weather. Some winds bring sunny or dry weather and others bring rainy or wet weather. So next time you feel the wind on your face, you’ll know it’s all thanks to the sun and the movement of warm and cool air! 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By listing numbers. B．By telling a story. C．By giving examples (例子). D．By asking questions. 2．According to Paragraph 2, which picture best tells the movements of warm air and cool air? A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Cool air makes big winds. B．The wind can change the weather. C．The cool air is usually light. D．The wind only blows on rainy days. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Feeling the Wind B．The Speed of the Wind C．The Wind D．Different Kinds of Winds 5．In which part of a newspaper (报纸) can we read the passage? A．Travel. B．Life. C．History. D．Nature. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了风是如何形成的。 1．根据第一段“Where does the wind come from? What makes the wind move all the time?”可知，两个问题引出下文，是通过提问开篇。 2．根据第二段“The warm air is light, so it goes up. The cool air moves in to take the place of (取代) the warm air.”可知，暖空气更轻，会上升；冷空气移动过来取代暖空气原来的位置，形成循环。选项C符合这个规律：暖空气向上运动，冷空气向下移动填补位置。 3．根据第三段“When the wind changes speed (速度), it often brings a change (改变) in the weather”可知，当风速变化时，常会带来天气的改变。 4．通读全文内容可知，文章整体介绍了风的成因、风和天气的关系，全文围绕“风”展开介绍，故“风”符合本文标题。 5．通读全文内容可知，本文介绍风这种自然现象，属于自然版块内容。 Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, intelligence and feelings. In August, it is very hot and wet in the south of the US. People there have heart disease (心脏病) and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the northeast and the middle west of the US, it is very hot in summer and very cold in winter. More people in these states have heart disease after the weather changes in February or March. The weather can also influence intelligence. A report shows that IQ of a group of students is very high when a very strong wind comes, but after the strong wind, their IQ is 10% lower than (低于) before. What’s more, very hot weather can also make it lower. More students in many schools of the US often get unsatisfying results in tests in the hot months of the year (July and August). Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. Low air pressure (气压) may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem. 1．What can cause health problems? A．Hot and wet weather. B．A strong wind. C．Warm weather. D．Low air pressure. 2．People may be smarter when ________. A．a rain comes B．the weather is very hot C．a strong wind comes D．the air pressure is low 3．The underlined word “unsatisfying” in paragraph 3 means ________. A．bad B．great C．different D．cool 4．What does the writer tell us? A．IQ changes when weather changes. B．Thin people must feel happy during cold weather. C．People feel good on low-pressure days. D．Weather influences all people in the same way. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The weather tells us lots of messages. B．The weather has great influences on people. C．People do many studies on the weather. D．Hot weather brings us health, intelligence and feeling problems. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了不同天气对人们健康、智力和情绪的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“In August, it is very hot and wet in the south of the US. People there have heart disease and other kinds of health problems during this month.”可知，炎热潮湿的天气会导致健康问题。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“A report shows that IQ of a group of students is very high when a very strong wind comes”可知，当强风来临时，人们可能更聪明。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“More students in many schools of the US often get unsatisfying results in tests in the hot months of the year (July and August).”并结合上文提到炎热天气会降低智商，可推知学生在炎热月份的考试成绩不理想，unsatisfying意为“不令人满意的”，与bad（差的）意思相近。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中“The weather can also influence intelligence. A report shows that IQ of a group of students is very high when a very strong wind comes, but after the strong wind, their IQ is 10% lower than before.”可知，天气变化时，智商也会变化。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，第一段总述天气影响健康、智力和情绪，第二至第四段分别从这三个方面进行详细说明，最后一段总结天气可能是人们情绪问题的原因。因此，文章主要讲述天气对人们的巨大影响。故选B。 Do you know that the water we drink every day travels a long way? It is all part of the water cycle. It’s a never-ending journey (旅行). Let’s see how it works. The water cycle begins with the sun. When the sun shines (照耀) on rivers, lakes, and oceans, the water gets warm. It turns into very small drops called water vapor (蒸汽). The vapor goes up into the sky. High up in the air, it is cold. The water vapor cools down and becomes tiny (微小的) water drops again. Lots of these small drops come together to form clouds. When the clouds become heavy, the water falls down to the ground as rain or snow. The rain runs into rivers, lakes, and oceans. Then, when the sun warms the water again, the vapor shows up. The journey starts once again. This is why we always have water on our blue planet. The water cycle helps keep the earth alive. Without it, there would be no life. Let’s thank nature for this wonderful gift! 1．Why does the writer call the water cycle “a never-ending journey”? A．Because the earth is very large. B．Because people use water every day. C．Because water always stays in the sky. D．Because it keeps going again and again. 2．How does the water cycle begin according to (根据) the text? A．When water falls as rain or snow. B．When the weather gets cold. C．When the sun shines on water. D．When plants and people use water. 3．What can we learn from the third paragraph (段落)？ A．Clouds can turn into air. B．Clouds are always very light. C．Clouds can only hold a little water. D．Clouds become heavy before raining. 4．Which shows the steps in the fourth paragraph? A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．④① 5．What’s the main purpose (目的) of the text? A．To ask us to save water every day. B．To show us how the water cycle works. C．To tell us water is very important for life. D．To talk about what water looks like on the earth. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍水循环是永不停歇的过程：太阳使水蒸发成蒸汽，蒸汽遇冷凝结成云，云变重后以雨或雪落下，雨水汇入江河湖海，循环往复，维持地球生命。 1．第四段明确指出：“The journey starts once again. This is why we always have water on our blue planet.”，说明水循环不断重复。 2．第二段明确指出：“The water cycle begins with the sun. When the sun shines on rivers, lakes, and oceans, the water gets warm.”，说明水循环从太阳照耀水面开始。 3．第三段明确指出：“When the clouds become heavy, the water falls down to the ground as rain or snow.”，说明下雨前云会变重。 4．第四段明确指出：“The rain runs into rivers, lakes, and oceans. Then, when the sun warms the water again, the vapor shows up.”，雨水汇入江河湖海→太阳再次加热水→蒸汽出现→循环开始，④①符合。 5．第一段提到“Let’s see how it works”，全文围绕水循环的过程展开，目的是展示水循环的运作方式。     能力综合实践5篇   We can watch the rain in summer and enjoy the snow in winter. But can we see the wind? You will say no, but it blows all year round.       We can’t see the wind, but we can feel it. When we sit under a tree on a hot summer day, the wind can cool us down. When we take a walk on a winter morning, the wind blows and makes us feel as cold as ice.       We can’t see the wind, but we can hear it. Listen! The leaves are singing in the autumn wind. When the wind blows strongly, it sounds like a train.       We can’t see the wind, but we can see what it is doing. Look! The flags are dancing in the spring wind. The wind can make things easy. Sometimes it helps us ride faster on a bike and makes boats go fast on the river. The wind can also make things difficult. Sometimes it can be hard to walk in strong wind. Very strong wind can cause problems. It can blow down trees and some houses. Then people and animals may lose their homes.       The wind can bring fun and it can also bring trouble. What do you think of windy weather? 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What can we see according to the text? ①rain       ②wind       ③snow A．①② B．②③ C．①③ D．①②③ 2．What is the wind like in winter? A．Cold. B．Gentle (和煦的). C．Cool. D．Warm. 3．Which of the following is NOT true about the wind? A．It makes the flags dance. B．It always helps people go quickly. C．It cools us down in the hot summer. D．It has two sides to make things good or bad. 4．In which part of a magazine (杂志) may you see this text? A．Health. B．Nature. C．Sports. D．Language. 5．What is the structure (结构) of the text? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文向我们介绍了风。我们看不见风，却能感受它、听见它，也能通过它对事物的影响感知它的存在。风既可以带来便利与乐趣，也可能造成麻烦与危害。 1．第一段介绍：“We can watch the rain in summer and enjoy the snow in winter.”；第二段介绍：“We can’t see the wind”，我们可以在夏天看雨、冬天看雪，但是看不见风。 2．第二段介绍：“When we take a walk on a winter morning, the wind blows and makes us feel as cold as ice.”，表明冬天清晨的风会让我们感觉冷得像冰，因此冬天的风是寒冷的。 3．根据第四段判断：“The wind can also make things difficult. Sometimes it can be hard to walk in strong wind.”，说明大风天反而会让行走变得困难，故B选项“它总能帮助人们快速前行”错误。 4．本文是对自然现象风的介绍，属于自然主题。 5．第一段总起全文，提出人们看不见风却常年存在；第二至四段分别从感受风、听见风、看见风的作用三方面展开；第五段总结风既带来乐趣也带来麻烦，因此结构为总—分—总。 No one can change the weather. But if we understand the signs (迹象) around us, we can tell the changes in weather. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following days is called weather forecasting (预测). For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. For example, rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. And wet weather often makes people feel their joints hurt (关节痛). Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy weather is on the way. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. Such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars look bright and clear at night, then fine weather will continue. If a big fog appears (出现) in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset (落日) is red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. If you know how to read these signs in the right way, you will become a good weather reporter! 1．What does the underlined phrase “on the way” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Leaving. B．Disappearing (消失). C．Coming. D．Changing. 2．Which of the following is a sign of coming rain? A．Birds fly high in the sky. B．There are rings around the sun. C．A rainbow appears in the evening. D．The stars look bright at night. 3．What does a rainbow in the morning probably mean? A．The weather will be clear. B．Rainy weather is coming. C．The day will be warm. D．A big fog will appear. 4．Why do some people’s joints hurt when wet weather is coming? A．Because the temperature changes quickly. B．Because the humidity (湿度) in the air makes joints hurt. C．Because they don’t wear warm clothes. D．Because joints are more easy to get hurt at night. 5．What does the writer mainly tell us? A．It tells us different kinds of weather. B．It tells us some stories about weather. C．It tells us how to make weather forecasting. D．It tells us all animals can help us forecast weather. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了虽然没人能改变天气，但人们可以通过观察周围的迹象进行天气预报。文中列举了许多判断天气变化的迹象，如太阳周围的光环、鸟儿飞行高度、彩虹出现的时间、星星的状态、雾的出现、日落的颜色等，旨在向读者说明如何利用这些迹象来进行天气预报 。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy weather is on the way.”可知，这里是说如果好天气要来鸟儿高飞，与之相对，下雨的天气要来时鸟儿就飞得离地面近，“on the way”意思是“即将到来”，和“coming”同义故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“For example, rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain.”可知，太阳周围有光环是即将下雨的迹象，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come.”可知，早晨出现彩虹可能意味着即将下雨，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“And wet weather often makes people feel their joints hurt (关节痛).”可知，雨天即将来临时一些人关节疼是因为空气中湿度变化导致的，故选B。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要围绕人们通过观察周围迹象进行天气预报展开，如太阳光环、鸟儿飞行高度、彩虹出现时间等迹象，所以作者主要告诉我们如何进行天气预报，故选C。 Different weather makes people feel different. It has an influence (影响) on people’s health, intelligence (智力) and feelings. In August, it is always hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, the IQ (智商) of students was very high when a very strong wind came, and it can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather makes students in many schools of the United States often get bad grades in exams in July and August. Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people feel well. Are you feeling good, tired, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)? A．Health. B．Wind. C．IQ. D．Weather. 2．Why do students in the United States usually get bad grades in exams in July and August? A．Because they have high IQ. B．Because the weather is very hot. C．Because a very strong wind comes. D．Because they do well in their studies. 3．Which of the following is NOT true? A．People have higher intelligence with the help of the wind. B．Thin people might feel cold and unhappy during winter. C．The weather may make us have different feelings. D．The weather in the northern part of the United States is always hot and wet in August. 4．Which shows the structure of the passage? （①= Paragraph 1, ②= Paragraph 2…） A． B． C． D． 5．What's the best title of the passage? A．Different kinds of Weather. B．IQ and Weather. C．Exams in the Hot Months. D．Weather and Its Influences on People. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了天气对人的多方面影响，包括健康、智力和情绪，说明天气是影响人们状态的重要因素。 1．词句猜测题。根据“For example, the IQ (智商) of students was very high when a very strong wind came, it can help people have higher intelligence.”可知，这里说的是风来了，学生智商变高，风帮助人们拥有更高智力，所以“it”指代“wind”，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Very hot weather makes students in many schools of the United States often get bad grades in exams in July and August.”可知，美国学生七八月份考试成绩差是因为天气炎热，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“In August, it is always hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.”可知，八月炎热潮湿的是美国南部，不是北部，所以“The weather in the northern part of the United States is always hot and wet in August.”表述错误，故选D。 4．篇章结构题。文章第一段总体指出天气对人的健康、智力和情感有影响；第二段讲天气对健康的影响，第三段讲对智力的影响，第四段讲对情感的影响；最后一段总结。所以整体是总分总结构，①是总述，②③④是分述，⑤是总结，故选B。 5．最佳标题题。文章围绕天气展开，讲述了天气对人们健康、智力和情感等多方面的影响，“Weather and Its Influences on People”最能概括文章内容，作为标题最合适，故选D。 China is a very big country, so there are many different kinds of weather. In some places the winter can be freezing. Shenyang is in the northeast (东北) of China. Sometimes the temperature can fall to -40℃ there. In other places, for example, in the middle of China, it is often very hot in summer. Hefei is sometimes 40℃. In Beijing, winter lasts from December to March. It is usually dry and there is heavy snow. But the sun often shines. Summer is different. It is often very rainy and very hot. Spring and autumn are the best seasons. It is sometimes quite hot in the day but in the evening it is cool. In the south of China, summer is long, hot and wet. In Xiamen, it is often hot from April to October. The winter is different. It’s cool, wet and not very long. In Guangzhou, the weather is often very hot in summer. The winter is short and cool. It sometimes rains. 1．How many cities are mentioned (被提及) in the passage? A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven. 2．Winter usually lasts ________ months in Beijing. A．two B．three C．four D．five 3．Which seasons are the best in Beijing? A．Spring and autumn. B．Winter and summer. C．Autumn and winter. D．Spring and winter. 4．What are the features (特征) of Guangzhou’s winter? A．Short and cool. B．Cold and wet. C．Dry and cold. D．Cool and long. 5．What’s the passage mainly talking about? A．The weather in the north of China. B．The weather in the south of China. C．The best season in China. D．The weather in different parts of China. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国作为大国，不同地区有着多样的气候，还具体描述了多个城市不同季节的天气特点。 1．细节理解题。根据短文内容，文中提及的城市有沈阳、合肥、北京、厦门、广州，共五个城市。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“In Beijing, winter lasts from December to March.”可知，北京的冬天从12月持续到3月，共四个月。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“In Beijing…Spring and autumn are the best seasons.”可知，北京最好的季节是春天和秋天。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In Guangzhou…The winter is short and cool.”可知，广州冬天的特点是短暂且凉爽。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。短文开篇提到“China is a very big country, so there are many different kinds of weather”，随后分别介绍了中国东北、中部、北京、南方等不同地区的天气情况，核心是讲述中国不同地区的天气。故选D。 Many things can affect your feelings. The weather can also affect your feelings. People often say they feel good when it’s sunny and sad when it’s cloudy. In fact, sunlight makes us feel happy. When sunlight gets to our bodies, our bodies make vitamin D (维生素 D). Vitamin D helps our bodies make a special thing. It can make us happy. For example, the winters in Sweden and Norway are long and dark with little sunlight, so many people there often feel sad. To help the people in these countries feel happy, someone builds special “sunrooms” for people to get “sunlight” for an hour or two! The weather can affect our feelings in other ways as well. Rain can make people angry because being wet makes people unhappy. In the same way, hot weather can make people angry because people don’t feel comfortable (舒服的) when feeling hot. As you can see, the weather can influence these things and they can affect our feelings. Sadly, although the weather can change us, we cannot change the weather. 1．Why does sunlight make us feel happy? A．Because sunlight makes us feel warm. B．Because people can get “sunlight” in special “sunrooms”. C．Because vitamin D helps make a special thing to affect our feelings. D．Because sunlight directly changes our body temperature. 2．What is the goal of special “sunrooms” in Sweden and Norway? A．To help people feel better. B．To help people feel cold. C．To help people feel sad. D．To help people feel hot. 3．What kind of day can make us angry according to the passage? A．Rainy and cloudy days. B．Windy and cloudy days. C．Windy and hot days. D．Rainy and hot days. 4．What does the underlined word “influence” mean? A．Affect. B．Experience. C．Contact. D．Become. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Other People Can Affect Our Feelings B．The Weather Can Affect Our Feelings C．Vitamin D Can Affect Our Feelings D．Music Can Affect Our Feelings 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了天气会从不同方面影响人的情绪，包括阳光、雨天和炎热天气对情绪的不同作用。 1．细节理解题。根据“When sunlight gets to our bodies, our bodies make vitamin D. Vitamin D helps our bodies make a special thing. It can make us happy.”可知，阳光使人快乐是因为其促使身体产生维生素D，维生素D进而帮助生成一种能让人快乐的特殊物质。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“For example, the winters in Sweden and Norway are long and dark with little sunlight, so many people there often feel sad. To help the people in these countries feel happy, someone builds special ‘sunrooms’…”可知，瑞典和挪威的“日光室”是为了帮助人们改善低落的情绪，让人们感觉好一些。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Rain can make people angry…”和“…hot weather can make people angry…”可知，下雨天和炎热的天气都会让人们感到愤怒。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“As you can see, the weather can influence these things and they can affect our feelings.”可知，句子中influence和affect形成同义并列关系，结合语境可判断influence的意思是“影响”。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“The weather can also affect your feelings.”以及全文内容可知，文章核心围绕天气对人的情绪产生的影响展开，B选项“天气会影响我们的情绪”是最贴合的标题。故选B。 22 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 23 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 4 Weather and our lives 单元话题阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Alex is a middle school student. It’s Sunday morning. He doesn’t go to school. He is looking outside from his room. It is raining hard and windy. He really wants the rain and wind to stop right now so that he can go out. The rain stops in the afternoon. Alex is very happy to see that. He calls his friends and asks them to go out. The clouds leave, and the sun comes out. A big rainbow (彩虹) crosses the sky. It’s a little hard to see the rainbow. Many people think rainbows can bring good luck. “How does the beautiful rainbow form?” Alex asks his father. “When the sun shines on the raindrops, the rainbow comes out. From this we can learn we’ll never see rainbows without rain,” Alex’s father tells him. And Alex learns from his father—when we meet bad things, just enjoy them, and everything will be better. 1．How’s the weather in the morning? A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy. D．Snowy. 2．What does the underlined word “form” mean in Chinese? A．形成 B．改进 C．变色 D．消失 3．What do people think the rainbow can bring? A．Bad luck. B．Health. C．Good weather. D．Good luck. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Alex is a middle school teacher. B．Tomorrow is Monday. C．Alex likes watching TV. D．Alex wants to play in the park with his father. 5．What does the last paragraph want to tell us? A．The rainbow comes out before the rain. B．Not to be afraid of the bad things we meet. C．Alex’s father likes telling stories. D．Alex likes finding questions in life. The USA is a very big country. The weather is different in different places. New York is a famous (著名的) city. It is hot in summer and there is a lot of snow in winter. In May and October, it is not too hot or too cold. In Los Angeles, California, the weather is nice all year. It’s nice and warm in December and you can swim in the sea. In the northwest (西北), it isn’t very cold, but there is a lot of rain, so people often need to use umbrellas. It is pleasant (舒适的) in August, but you need some warm clothes in the evening. In winter, it is dark (黑暗的) all day and very cold in Alaska. 1．What’s the weather like in May in New York? A．Very hot. B．Very cold. C．Very dry. D．Not too hot or too cold. 2．Which season is dark all day and very cold in Alaska? A．Winter. B．Spring. C．Summer. D．Autumn. 3．What do you need to wear in the evening in the northwest of the USA in August? A．A cool skirt. B．Warm clothes. C．A thin T­shirt. D．A cool hat. 4．In the northwest, in which month do you need some warm clothes in the evening? A．In August. B．In October. C．In December. D．In May. 5．What does this passage mainly tell us? A．The different food of the USA． B．The different life in different places of the USA． C．The different weather in different places of the USA． D．The music of the USA． In Canada, there are four distinct seasons, each with its own unique weather and activities. Spring usually arrives in March, but it can still be quite cold and rainy. The snow starts to melt, and the days gradually become longer. Many people enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching as the weather gets warmer. Summer is the hottest season in Canada. It usually lasts from June to August. The weather is very hot and often wet, with temperatures sometimes reaching over 30℃. People often wear light clothing like T-shirts and shorts. Many families go on vacation to the beach or the mountains to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. Autumn is a beautiful season that starts in September and lasts until November. The weather is cool and dry, and the leaves on the trees turn into beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red. People enjoy activities like apple picking and visiting pumpkin farms. It is also a great time to go for a drive and enjoy the colorful scenery. Winter in Canada is long and cold, lasting from early December to late March. The days are short, and the nights are long. The weather is often sunny, but the temperatures can drop below -20℃. People wear heavy winter clothing like coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm. Many Canadians enjoy winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. Each season in Canada has its own charm and brings different experiences for people to enjoy. 1．What is the weather like in spring in Canada? A．Rainy and cold. B．Sunny and warm. C．Dry and hot. D．Snowy and cold. 2．When does summer usually start in Canada? A．In March. B．In June. C．In September. D．In December. 3．What do people often wear in summer in Canada? A．T-shirts and shorts. B．Coats and gloves. C．Sweaters and hats. D．Raincoats and umbrellas. 4．Which season is known for its colorful leaves in Canada? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 5．How long does winter last in Canada? A．From December to March. B．From November to February. C．From October to January. D．From January to April. What is the weather like in your city? What are you doing now? Please share your ideas.30 minutes ago It’s snowing in Toronto now. It’s white everywhere. It is beautiful but cold. I don’t go out on cold days. I am reading an interesting book in my room. And my mom is cooking dinner for us. I’m in Beijing. It’s rainy here. My friend and I are in a shop now. Some of my classmates are shopping, too. They are buying snacks and drinks. They are preparing for the party tonight. It’s snowing in Moscow, too. My uncle is working in the school now. My aunt is working in the hospital. I am watching TV with my two cousins. The TV show is really interesting. I can talk with them about the show happily. It’s hot and sunny in Sydney. My sister and I are in the swimming pool now. She is swimming and I’m sitting in the pool and drinking orange juice. It is very relaxing to enjoy ourselves on a sunny day. 1．Where is Julia? A．In Toronto. B．In Moscow. C．In Sydney. D．In Beijing. 2．What are Jenny Black’s classmates preparing for? A．A show. B．A test. C．A game. D．A party. 3．What may be Tina’s aunt’s job? A．A teacher. B．A doctor. C．A writer. D．A singer. 4．What can’t Peter do in Sydney? A．Swim in the pool. B．Drink juice. C．Make a snowman. D．Enjoy sunny days. 5．What can we know from the text? A．The weather in the four cities. B．The four people’s hobbies. C．The weather the four people like. D．The four people’s school life. The weather is closely related (联系) to our lives. It is all around us all the time. It is an important part of our lives. We can’t control it, but it often controls how and where we live, what we do, what we wear and what we eat. Read this passage and learn something about the weather. The weather is just the state of the atmosphere (大气) at any time, such as temperature, wind, rain, sun, etc. What is the difference between weather and climate? Climate is a place’s weather over a long time. The weather changes from day to day and even from hour to hour. It can be sunny in the morning, cold and wet in the afternoon. But the climate changes very slowly over lots of years. Weather has a great influence (影响) on people’s lives. Bad weather will make people feel bad. It will cause health problems. When it rains, people have to change their plans. What does the weather report help us do? The weather report tells us what the weather will be like. With the information, people can make good plans and avoid being caught in bad weather. 1．What is the weather? A．It is the state of the atmosphere at any time. B．It is a place’s weather over a long time. C．It is the state of the air around us. D．It is the state of the water in the air. 2．What’s the difference between weather and climate? A．The weather changes slowly, but the climate changes quickly. B．The weather changes quickly, but the climate changes slowly. C．The weather is a place’s weather over a long time, but the climate is just the state of the atmosphere at any time. D．The weather and the climate are the same. 3．What does the underlined word “avoid” mean in Chinese? A．逃避 B．防护 C．避免 D．躲藏 4．Why do people need the weather report? A．Because it can make people change their plans. B．Because it can make people feel good. C．Because it can cause health problems. D．Because it can tell us what the weather will be like. 5．Which of the following is NOT true? A．The weather is an important part of our lives. B．We can control the weather. C．Bad weather will cause health problems. D．The weather report helps us make good plans. 进阶拓展训练5篇 Pleasant Days in Britain In Britain, winter is not very cold and summer is not very hot. There is not a great difference between summer and winter. Why is this? Because it is an island country. In winter, the winds from the sea bring warm air to it. And in summer, the winds from the sea bring cool air to it. Summer is the best time for visitors to go to the beaches or other places of interest in Britain. The weather is sunny and nice. People often go out to have a picnic or swim. In summer, the days are longer. There are more than 16 hours of daylight in the middle of summer. The climate (气候) is usually warm in summer. It is sometimes hot, but it is not often very hot. Cool Days in Winter In winter, it gets colder in Britain. There is also very heavy wind in this season. So don’t forget to bring warm clothes with you when coming out. December, January and February are the winter months. In winter, the days are short and the nights are long. There are only about 8 hours of daylight. 1．In what class of your school can you learn the above news? A．SCIENCE. B．HISTORY. C．GEOGRAPHY. D．PE. 2．The underlined word “this” refers to” ________ “. A．because it is an island country B．because there is an island in Britain C．the winds from the sea bring cool air to Britain D．the weather in summer and winter is of little difference 3．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________. A．Great Days on the Beach B．Hot Days in Summer C．Long Daylight in Summer D．Warm Days in Summer 4．What can we know from the above news? A．Winter is very cold and summer is not very hot in Britain. B．In winter, the winds from the sea bring cool air to Britain. C．There are over 16 hours of daylight in summer. D．In Britain’s February, there are only about 8 hours of daylight. 5．All the news above ________. A．introduces an island country B．tells the writer’s experience C．describes the climate in Britain D．shows the best time to visit Britain Does the weather change your plan? Here are some students’ stories. Betty wants to go camping on the weekend. But on Friday night, the weather report says it will rain on Saturday and Sunday. Betty is angry. She has to change her plan. Helen has a picnic with her friends. Suddenly (突然), it gets very windy. All the plates and cups blow off. Everyone starts running around picking up all the things. But Helen feels happy. She can have lunch with her friends in her favourite restaurant. John wakes up and the day is hot and sunny. His family want to go to the zoo. He is in high spirits. Suddenly, it gets cloudy. John is worried about his trip. Then it starts to rain. John feels disappointed (失望的) because he has to stay at home. He doesn’t like it. The weather can change our plans, but it is not always bad. We can do other things and have fun. The weather also affects our feelings. Some people feel sad when it’s cloudy, cold, or rainy for a long time. Lots of people feel happy when it’s sunny. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why does Betty feel angry? A．Because she misses the weather report. B．Because it is hard for her to make weekend plans. C．Because she can’t go camping on the weekend. D．Because it takes her a lot of time to know the weather. 2．What is the weather like when Helen has a picnic? A．It’s sunny. B．It’s windy. C．It’s rainy. D．It’s cloudy. 3．How do John’s feelings change? A．Bored—Happy—Sad. B．Happy—Worried—Disappointed. C．Bored—Worried—Happy. D．Happy—Sad—Worried. 4．What is the purpose (意图) of the passage? A．To tell us that we can feel happy when it is cold. B．To tell us that it’s difficult to know the weather. C．To tell us that the weather is important in our lives. D．To tell us that we should change our plans quickly. 5．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Animal. B．Health. C．Sports. D．Weather. Where does the wind come from? What makes the wind move all the time? Many of us feel the wind every day, but few know the simple science behind it. Scientists (科学家) say that the sun is the real “driver” of the wind. Scientists tell us that the sun makes it move and blow (吹). When the sun shines (照耀), it makes the earth and the water hot. Then the earth and water make the air hot. The warm air is light, so it goes up. The cool air moves in to take the place of (取代) the warm air. Warm and cool air move from place to place and that makes winds. When the wind changes speed (速度), it often brings a change (改变) in the weather. When the air moves slowly, it makes light winds. But when the air moves very fast, it makes big winds. It can also tell us a lot about what the weather will be like. Air over the earth is dry and that over the water is wet. Winds from the earth or the water bring different kinds of weather. Some winds bring sunny or dry weather and others bring rainy or wet weather. So next time you feel the wind on your face, you’ll know it’s all thanks to the sun and the movement of warm and cool air! 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By listing numbers. B．By telling a story. C．By giving examples (例子). D．By asking questions. 2．According to Paragraph 2, which picture best tells the movements of warm air and cool air? A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Cool air makes big winds. B．The wind can change the weather. C．The cool air is usually light. D．The wind only blows on rainy days. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Feeling the Wind B．The Speed of the Wind C．The Wind D．Different Kinds of Winds 5．In which part of a newspaper (报纸) can we read the passage? A．Travel. B．Life. C．History. D．Nature. Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, intelligence and feelings. In August, it is very hot and wet in the south of the US. People there have heart disease (心脏病) and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the northeast and the middle west of the US, it is very hot in summer and very cold in winter. More people in these states have heart disease after the weather changes in February or March. The weather can also influence intelligence. A report shows that IQ of a group of students is very high when a very strong wind comes, but after the strong wind, their IQ is 10% lower than (低于) before. What’s more, very hot weather can also make it lower. More students in many schools of the US often get unsatisfying results in tests in the hot months of the year (July and August). Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. Low air pressure (气压) may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem. 1．What can cause health problems? A．Hot and wet weather. B．A strong wind. C．Warm weather. D．Low air pressure. 2．People may be smarter when ________. A．a rain comes B．the weather is very hot C．a strong wind comes D．the air pressure is low 3．The underlined word “unsatisfying” in paragraph 3 means ________. A．bad B．great C．different D．cool 4．What does the writer tell us? A．IQ changes when weather changes. B．Thin people must feel happy during cold weather. C．People feel good on low-pressure days. D．Weather influences all people in the same way. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The weather tells us lots of messages. B．The weather has great influences on people. C．People do many studies on the weather. D．Hot weather brings us health, intelligence and feeling problems. Do you know that the water we drink every day travels a long way? It is all part of the water cycle. It’s a never-ending journey (旅行). Let’s see how it works. The water cycle begins with the sun. When the sun shines (照耀) on rivers, lakes, and oceans, the water gets warm. It turns into very small drops called water vapor (蒸汽). The vapor goes up into the sky. High up in the air, it is cold. The water vapor cools down and becomes tiny (微小的) water drops again. Lots of these small drops come together to form clouds. When the clouds become heavy, the water falls down to the ground as rain or snow. The rain runs into rivers, lakes, and oceans. Then, when the sun warms the water again, the vapor shows up. The journey starts once again. This is why we always have water on our blue planet. The water cycle helps keep the earth alive. Without it, there would be no life. Let’s thank nature for this wonderful gift! 1．Why does the writer call the water cycle “a never-ending journey”? A．Because the earth is very large. B．Because people use water every day. C．Because water always stays in the sky. D．Because it keeps going again and again. 2．How does the water cycle begin according to (根据) the text? A．When water falls as rain or snow. B．When the weather gets cold. C．When the sun shines on water. D．When plants and people use water. 3．What can we learn from the third paragraph (段落)？ A．Clouds can turn into air. B．Clouds are always very light. C．Clouds can only hold a little water. D．Clouds become heavy before raining. 4．Which shows the steps in the fourth paragraph? A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．④① 5．What’s the main purpose (目的) of the text? A．To ask us to save water every day. B．To show us how the water cycle works. C．To tell us water is very important for life. D．To talk about what water looks like on the earth.     能力综合实践5篇   We can watch the rain in summer and enjoy the snow in winter. But can we see the wind? You will say no, but it blows all year round.       We can’t see the wind, but we can feel it. When we sit under a tree on a hot summer day, the wind can cool us down. When we take a walk on a winter morning, the wind blows and makes us feel as cold as ice.       We can’t see the wind, but we can hear it. Listen! The leaves are singing in the autumn wind. When the wind blows strongly, it sounds like a train.       We can’t see the wind, but we can see what it is doing. Look! The flags are dancing in the spring wind. The wind can make things easy. Sometimes it helps us ride faster on a bike and makes boats go fast on the river. The wind can also make things difficult. Sometimes it can be hard to walk in strong wind. Very strong wind can cause problems. It can blow down trees and some houses. Then people and animals may lose their homes.       The wind can bring fun and it can also bring trouble. What do you think of windy weather? 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What can we see according to the text? ①rain       ②wind       ③snow A．①② B．②③ C．①③ D．①②③ 2．What is the wind like in winter? A．Cold. B．Gentle (和煦的). C．Cool. D．Warm. 3．Which of the following is NOT true about the wind? A．It makes the flags dance. B．It always helps people go quickly. C．It cools us down in the hot summer. D．It has two sides to make things good or bad. 4．In which part of a magazine (杂志) may you see this text? A．Health. B．Nature. C．Sports. D．Language. 5．What is the structure (结构) of the text? A． B． C． D． No one can change the weather. But if we understand the signs (迹象) around us, we can tell the changes in weather. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following days is called weather forecasting (预测). For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. For example, rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. And wet weather often makes people feel their joints hurt (关节痛). Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy weather is on the way. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. Such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars look bright and clear at night, then fine weather will continue. If a big fog appears (出现) in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset (落日) is red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. If you know how to read these signs in the right way, you will become a good weather reporter! 1．What does the underlined phrase “on the way” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Leaving. B．Disappearing (消失). C．Coming. D．Changing. 2．Which of the following is a sign of coming rain? A．Birds fly high in the sky. B．There are rings around the sun. C．A rainbow appears in the evening. D．The stars look bright at night. 3．What does a rainbow in the morning probably mean? A．The weather will be clear. B．Rainy weather is coming. C．The day will be warm. D．A big fog will appear. 4．Why do some people’s joints hurt when wet weather is coming? A．Because the temperature changes quickly. B．Because the humidity (湿度) in the air makes joints hurt. C．Because they don’t wear warm clothes. D．Because joints are more easy to get hurt at night. 5．What does the writer mainly tell us? A．It tells us different kinds of weather. B．It tells us some stories about weather. C．It tells us how to make weather forecasting. D．It tells us all animals can help us forecast weather. Different weather makes people feel different. It has an influence (影响) on people’s health, intelligence (智力) and feelings. In August, it is always hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, the IQ (智商) of students was very high when a very strong wind came, and it can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather makes students in many schools of the United States often get bad grades in exams in July and August. Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people feel well. Are you feeling good, tired, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)? A．Health. B．Wind. C．IQ. D．Weather. 2．Why do students in the United States usually get bad grades in exams in July and August? A．Because they have high IQ. B．Because the weather is very hot. C．Because a very strong wind comes. D．Because they do well in their studies. 3．Which of the following is NOT true? A．People have higher intelligence with the help of the wind. B．Thin people might feel cold and unhappy during winter. C．The weather may make us have different feelings. D．The weather in the northern part of the United States is always hot and wet in August. 4．Which shows the structure of the passage? （①= Paragraph 1, ②= Paragraph 2…） A． B． C． D． 5．What's the best title of the passage? A．Different kinds of Weather. B．IQ and Weather. C．Exams in the Hot Months. D．Weather and Its Influences on People. China is a very big country, so there are many different kinds of weather. In some places the winter can be freezing. Shenyang is in the northeast (东北) of China. Sometimes the temperature can fall to -40℃ there. In other places, for example, in the middle of China, it is often very hot in summer. Hefei is sometimes 40℃. In Beijing, winter lasts from December to March. It is usually dry and there is heavy snow. But the sun often shines. Summer is different. It is often very rainy and very hot. Spring and autumn are the best seasons. It is sometimes quite hot in the day but in the evening it is cool. In the south of China, summer is long, hot and wet. In Xiamen, it is often hot from April to October. The winter is different. It’s cool, wet and not very long. In Guangzhou, the weather is often very hot in summer. The winter is short and cool. It sometimes rains. 1．How many cities are mentioned (被提及) in the passage? A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven. 2．Winter usually lasts ________ months in Beijing. A．two B．three C．four D．five 3．Which seasons are the best in Beijing? A．Spring and autumn. B．Winter and summer. C．Autumn and winter. D．Spring and winter. 4．What are the features (特征) of Guangzhou’s winter? A．Short and cool. B．Cold and wet. C．Dry and cold. D．Cool and long. 5．What’s the passage mainly talking about? A．The weather in the north of China. B．The weather in the south of China. C．The best season in China. D．The weather in different parts of China. Many things can affect your feelings. The weather can also affect your feelings. People often say they feel good when it’s sunny and sad when it’s cloudy. In fact, sunlight makes us feel happy. When sunlight gets to our bodies, our bodies make vitamin D (维生素 D). Vitamin D helps our bodies make a special thing. It can make us happy. For example, the winters in Sweden and Norway are long and dark with little sunlight, so many people there often feel sad. To help the people in these countries feel happy, someone builds special “sunrooms” for people to get “sunlight” for an hour or two! The weather can affect our feelings in other ways as well. Rain can make people angry because being wet makes people unhappy. In the same way, hot weather can make people angry because people don’t feel comfortable (舒服的) when feeling hot. As you can see, the weather can influence these things and they can affect our feelings. Sadly, although the weather can change us, we cannot change the weather. 1．Why does sunlight make us feel happy? A．Because sunlight makes us feel warm. B．Because people can get “sunlight” in special “sunrooms”. C．Because vitamin D helps make a special thing to affect our feelings. D．Because sunlight directly changes our body temperature. 2．What is the goal of special “sunrooms” in Sweden and Norway? A．To help people feel better. B．To help people feel cold. C．To help people feel sad. D．To help people feel hot. 3．What kind of day can make us angry according to the passage? A．Rainy and cloudy days. B．Windy and cloudy days. C．Windy and hot days. D．Rainy and hot days. 4．What does the underlined word “influence” mean? A．Affect. B．Experience. C．Contact. D．Become. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Other People Can Affect Our Feelings B．The Weather Can Affect Our Feelings C．Vitamin D Can Affect Our Feelings D．Music Can Affect Our Feelings 16 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 17 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $