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特色题型加练——任务型阅读 Passage 1 Xiang Yun Sha is a special silk. It has a 1,000-year-long history. Its Chinese name means “Sweet-smelling Cloud Silk”. This silk comes from Foshan City in China’s Guangdong Province. And it’s famous for its softness and beautiful cloud-like pictures. Long ago, it was used to make clothing for royal families, standing for power and wealth. Today, it’s considered as an important part of Chinese traditional culture. Making Xiang Yun Sha is a long and careful process. First, the silk is washed 3 times to be ▲ . Next, it’s heated 9 times to make the silk softer. Finally, the silk is dried 18 times under sunlight to make sure it becomes light and smooth. Natural materials like plant liquids and mineral-rich mud(泥) are also added to create its special designs. These steps, repeated over weeks, make the silk breathable and quick-drying. One of the most special things about Xiang Yun Sha is that no two pieces are exactly the same. Each silk shows the skill and creativity of its maker, requiring years of practice to master. It mixes nature—like sunlight, mud, and plants with human craftsmanship*. Designers and art lovers around the world praise it not only for its beauty but also for its connection to Chinese traditions. Xiang Yun Sha is more than just silk, it’s a living piece of history. Through it, people bring nature and human creativity together perfectly. *The word “craftsmanship” means skill in making things by hand. 1．What is Xiang Yun Sha? It’s a . 2．Who could use Xiang Yun Sha long ago? could use Xiang Yun Sha long ago. 3．What word(s) can you put in the “ ▲ ”? I can put “ ” there. 4．Why do designers and art lovers around the world praise Xiang Yun Sha? Because of its and . 5．What’s the author’s real purpose of creating the text? To to us. Passage 2 Imagine rushing to your most important exam when a classmate suddenly collapses(晕倒) next to you. That’s exactly what happened to Jiang Zhaopeng, a 17-year-old vocational student(中职生) in Shandong, on May 10th, 2025. While traveling to his Spring Gaokao (college entrance exam), his classmate suffered a heart attack and stopped breathing. Without hesitation, Jiang used CPR (心肺复苏) skills learned in school. With the driver’s help, they raced to the hospital in 7 minutes, running six red lights. Though his classmate survived, Jiang missed his Chinese exam. The story spread online, touching millions. Over 2 million people praised Jiang as a hero, saying, “He passed life’s most important test.” On May 14th, the Shandong Education Authority announced a special make-up exam(补考) using backup test papers to ensure fairness. Jiang and the driver were awarded “Bravery Certificates” by local authorities. Educators highlighted how Jiang’s first aid skills turned into life-saving action, showing how classroom knowledge can help in real world crises(危机). When asked about the exam, Jiang said, “Exams can be retaken, but a life cannot be regain.” This event reminds us that kindness defines(定义) us more than grades. As one expert noted, “While exams test knowledge, Jiang’s choice tested his character—and he scored perfectly.” His story proves that saving life is the greatest success of all. 1．When did Jiang Zhaopeng help to save his classmate? He helped to save his classmate on . 2．Which subject’s exam did Jiang Zhaopeng miss? He missed his . 3．Which English word means “备用的” in the passage? It’s . 4．Which paragraph includes the idea of the picture on the right? The paragraph does. 5．What do you think of Jiang Zhaopeng? He is . Passage 3 The world is getting smarter every day. Have you imagined how a smart home could make life easier? A smart home uses connected device(装置) to manage safety, temperature, lighting, and entertainment through your phone. Imagine you’re at a restaurant and can see who is knocking on your door at home. Many smart homes have smart cameras that let you see and talk to visitors from your phone. Have you ever locked your keys inside? No worries! The smart safety system can open the ▲ without a key. When it’s cold outside, you want your home to be warm. Smart thermostats (恒温器) learn your habits to keep your home comfortably warm. For example, if the thermostat knows you usually come home at 5 pm, it will warm up the house just in time for you. Smart lights make homes more fun. With just a button (按钮), you can change your room’s colour to blue, green, or pink! Usually it takes time and effort to change lights, but smart lights let you change brightness or colour quickly. It’s a great way to create a setting for a movie night! Smart speakers are another part of a smart home. They listen to and follow all your instructions. You can say “Play my favourite song” or “Remind me to finish my homework”, and the smart speaker will do it for you. While living in a smart home sounds nice, there can be disadvantages. A slow Internet connection can be annoying, especially when you need things to work fast. Privacy (隐私) is important too. Smart devices record when you come and go, so it is necessary to keep that information safe. Now people use smart fridges and ovens. What’s next? Smart homes are just the start of a brighter future! 1．What can we use to control the devices to manage daily tasks? We can use our . 2．What word(s) can you put in the “ ▲ ”? I can put “ ” there. 3．How can we change our rooms’ colour? We just need . 4．Which paragraph talks about smart home’s problems? It is Paragraph . 5．What’s the passage mainly about? It’s mainly about . Passage 4 Pears were first grown in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago. At that time, they were expensive. More than 1,000 years ago, pears were brought to many European countries. Later, they came to America. Pears are good for our health. They have lots of fibers(纤维). Eating fiber-rich foods can reduce the risk of heart problems. It can also help lower the chance of certain kinds of cancer. Pears also have lots of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps protect our cells(细胞) from harmful things. These can weaken our bodies and make us age more quickly. We should eat 5 to 9 parts of fruits and vegetables each day, and a pear can be a great choice. Pears can act like natural medicine. They can help with skin issues and other health problems. In ancient Chinese medicine, people used them to bring down a fever. When we pick pears, choose ones that are hard, have a smooth surface, and have no marks. The pears need a few days to get ripe (成熟的) at normal room temperature. When they get ripe, they become softer. If you want them to ripen more quickly, put them in a paper bag. Once they are ripe, you can store them in the fridge to stay fresh for a few more days. 1．How long were pears brought to many European countries? They were brought to many European countries for . 2．What does the underlined word “These” refer to? It refers to “ ”. 3．How can we make pears ripen more quickly? We can make them ripen more quickly by . 4．Which paragraph tells us how to pick pears? It is Paragraph . 5．Which English word means “维生素”in the passage? It is “ ”. Passage 5 Pears were first grown in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago. At that time, they were expensive. More than 1,000 years ago, pears were brought to many European countries. Later, they came to America. Pears are good for our health. They have lots of fibers (纤维). Eating fiber-rich foods can reduce the risk of heart problems. It can also help lower the chance of certain kinds of cancer. Pears also have lots of vitamin C． Vitamin C helps protect our cells (细胞) from harmful things. These can weaken our bodies and make us age more quickly. We should eat 5 to 9 parts of fruits and vegetables each day, and a pear can be a great choice. Pears can act like natural medicine. They can help with skin issues and other health problems. In ancient Chinese medicine, people used them to bring down a fever. When we pick pears, choose ones that are hard, have a smooth surface, and have no marks. The pears need a few days to get ripe (成熟的) at normal room temperature. When they get ripe, they become softer. If you want them to ripen more quickly, put them in a paper bag. Once they are ripe, you can store them in the fridge to stay fresh for a few more days. 1．How long were pears brought to many European countries? They were brought to many European countries for . 2．What does the underlined word “These” refer to? It refers to “ ”. 3．How can we make pears ripen more quickly? We can make them ripen more quickly by . 4．Which paragraph tells us how to pick pears? It is Paragraph . 5．Which English word means “维生素” in the passage? It is “ ”. Passage 6 Zhang Xing’s study group carried out an experiment by using solar energy. Here is their report. Preparation We did it on a sunny and hot day. We prepared different items, including a large bowl, some water, a tall glass, some salt, some plastic wrap(塑料膜) and a rubber band(橡皮筋). 1. Pour the water into the large bowl and then add two spoons of salt to it. 2. Put the glass in the middle of the bowl. The top of the glass must be above the water. 3. Cover the bowl and the glass with plastic wrap. Use the rubber band to make sure there is no space between the plastic wrap and the bowl. Put a stone on top of the plastic wrap. 4. Put the bowl outside in the sun. Finding and feeling When we took the plastic wrap off the bowl, we saw water in the glass. When we tasted the water, we found that there wasn’t any salt in it! We searched for some information online and found out how it worked. When we put the bowl outside in the sun, the water got ▲ with the temperature rising. Then the water became gas, but the salt didn’t. The salt stayed in the bowl, and the gas rose and hit the plastic wrap. Then it became water again and fell into the glass. By using solar energy, we succeeded in taking salt from water. How amazing it is! 1．How many items are needed besides the weather condition in the experiment? items are needed besides the weather condition. 2．What should the study group do after pouring the water into the large bowl? The study group needs to the water. 3．What’s the result of the experiment? The result is that we can see water in the glass but the water isn’t . 4．What word can be put in the “ ▲ ”? We can put “ ” there. 5．What is the experiment about? It’s about how with the help of solar energy. Passage 7 How to Design a Crochet(钩针编织) Pattern March 15, 2025    By Grace Let’s talk crochet designing! Do you want to design your own crochet pattern? You’ve got lots of ideas moving in your head or maybe even none... but either way, how do you start crochet designing? Here are some steps to help you start it. STEPS: 1. find new ideas; 2. draw a sketch(草图)； 3. crochet a swatch(样品)； 4. calculate measurement; 5. physical project; 6. write draft pattern. Crochet designing is such a satisfying and useful skill that can be both a hobby and a good job! If you’re still not sure if crochet designing can earn you money, you can read 5 Crochet Designing Myths in this post. I hope this will be helpful. Ask below if you have any other questions about crochet designing. If you want to learn more, check out Modern Crochet Design! 1．Who writes the text? writes the text. 2．Which step best matches the picture on the right? It’s Step . 3．What does the writer think of crochet designing? She thinks crochet designing is . 4．Which English word means “赚得；挣钱” in the text? It is “ ”. 5．What’s the text mainly about? It’s mainly about . Passage 8 Fengxiang, a county in Shaanxi Province, is well-known for its clay figurines. The craft (手艺) of making clay figurines has a history of more than 3,000 years. Records show the craft first appeared during the Western Zhou Dynasty and developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The bright-colored figurines show China’s rich history and culture. Ancient Chinese people enjoyed buying clay figurines, especially during festivals or holidays. They believed the figurines would bring good luck and happiness to their families. However, it is ▲ to make the clay figurines. The traditional technique of clay figurines has many steps. Artists make clay into different shapes by hand, then dry clay figurines and paint them with different colors. It always takes lots of time and energy for artists to make a clay figurine. Nowadays, because of the fast development of technology, clay figurines have been produced in a great number of models. People create the clay in different models and then use these models to make figurines all the time. It has a bad impact on the handicrafts (手工艺品). What’s more, the old artists worry that fewer and fewer young people want to learn the craft. In 2006, the art form was added to the list of China’s intangible cultural heritage. In recent years, the government of Fengxiang County has been paying attention to clay figurines. Then the old art form becomes popular in China again. With the development of the Chinese market, the clay figurines have sold well in many other countries, such as Australia, Singapore, Japan and the United States. 1．When did the craft of Fengxiang clay figurines first appear? It first appeared . 2．Why did ancient Chinese people buy clay figurines during festivals or holidays? Because they believed the figurines would to their families. 3．What word (s) can you put in the “ ▲ ”? I can put “ ” there. 4．Which English word means “影响” in the passage? It’s “ ”. 5．What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage? The writer mainly tells us . Passage 9 Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, and co-founded the Cubist Artist Movement(立体主义艺术运动) . Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain. Picasso’s father was an artist and gave Picasso art lessons when he was very young. He finished his first painting, Le picador, when he was nine. When he was 13, he was accepted to the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. At 16, he went to the top art school in Spain, Madrid’s Royal Academy of San Fernando. In 1900, Picasso went to Paris where he met Max Jacob, a reporter who helped Picasso learn French. In 1905, some American art collectors bought some of Picasso’s paintings, and he became famous. In the early days, Picasso painted in a realistic(现实的) manner, but later his style of work changed. In 1907, Picasso co-founded the Cubist Artist Movement. Cubism was a new way of painting, in which artists would paint a person or object from different sides using geometric shapes(几何图形) . The artists created a picture of something by breaking it up into different blocks. Picasso, and other artists, later began to add other materials, leading to the invention of collage(拼贴画) . Picasso died in France in 1973. Several of his paintings are among the most expensive in the world. Even many years after his passing, they are still invaluable and high-priced. And Picasso still has an influence on today’s art field. 1．Who was Picasso’s first art teacher according to the passage? Picasso’s first art teacher was . 2．When did Picasso become famous? He became famous in . 3．How did artists paint a Cubist painting? They into different blocks and used geometric shapes to paint. 4．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? It refers to “ ”. 5．Make a proper title for the text in no more than 8 words with the words “Pablo Picasso”. The title can be “ ”. Passage 10 The year 2024 is an important year for Chinese doctor Wang Zhenyi. He got the Medal of the Republic (共和国勋章) for his hard work and achievements. Wang spent many years studying leukemia (白血病) and helping patients who live with it. Wang was born in Shanghai in 1924. He decided to be a doctor at the age of 7 when his grandmother died of an illness. “The underdeveloped medicine could not free her from disease, and that was when I decided to be a doctor to help other people,” said Wang. In 1942, Wang went to university to study medicine. He left the university in 1948 and then began working at a hospital. Wang set himself a big goal of curing leukemia. The goal was difficult. For doctors, leukemia is one of the most difficult diseases to cure*. Wang went through many difficult times when he tied to achieve his goal. In the middle of the last century, he saw about 60 patients dying of leukemia in one year. He said it hurt him most to see patients suffering from the disease when there was nothing he could do. However, this did not ▲ Wang. He tried harder. Each day, after finishing his work, Wang spent almost all his free time doing studies. After years of hard work and ties, he made great progress. Over the years, Wang has helped tens of thousands of patients. Wang’s work has also brought him a lot of honors. But he is not interested in money and fame. What he cares about is helping patients. *The word “cure” means to make a person healthy again after an illness. 1．Why was Wang Zhenyi awarded the Medal of the Republic? He was awarded the prize because of . 2．When did Wang decide to be a doctor? When he was . 3．How long did Wang study in the university? He studied for in the university. 4．What word(s) can you put in the “ ▲ ”? I can put “ ” there. 5．What do you think of Wang Zhenyi? He is . Passage 11 Have you ever wanted to know why zebras are black and white? Surely, the zebra is not the animal that only has one color, but it is black and white striped (有条纹的). Why? It’s a question that scientists have been researching for a long time. And the following reasons may make sense. Zebras use the stripes to protect themselves from lions. The horse-like animal has lots of enemies who feed on them, and the lion is one of them. Luckily, lions are color blind. So the black and white stripes help zebras hide in the grass so that the lions can hardly find them. Stripes can keep both big animals and little insects away from zebras. Flies (苍蝇) usually like to lay their eggs in water. It is said that they prefer to lay their eggs on black things too, as black reflects the light in the same direction as water. In a certain way, white stripes save the zebras. According to scientists, stripes can also be a symbol of the zebra. Just like humans, we can find people of the same kind from their eyes, hair or language. Zebras can easily find their own kind from others by the stripes. No other animals have the same stripes like them. 1．Why do lions have difficulty in finding the zebras in the grass? Because the lions are . 2．Where do flies probably lay their eggs? Flies prefer to lay their eggs in water or . 3．Which English word means “反射” in the passage? It’s . 4．What does the underlined word “them” refer to in the last paragraph? It refers to . 5．What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage? The writer mainly tells us . Passage 12 Whether yellow, red or white, the onion is a vegetable that you may not know well. The list of its uses in cooking is endless. People have used onions to add flavor (味道) to their foods for thousands of years. Besides onions’ great taste, they are very good for you. They have special chemicals that improve your ability to fight off sickness and you have fewer chances of getting a(n) ▲ . No matter how good onions are for you, it is difficult to cut an onion without your eyes filling with tears! When you cut into an onion, irritating (刺激性的) chemicals inside the onion will get into the air. They touch your whole eyes and cause pain. Your eyes make tears to wash away the chemicals and protect your eyes. Luckily, cooks and scientists have discovered some ways to keep you from crying when you cut up onions: Tip 1: Cut the onion under running water. The water will wash away the chemicals before they can reach your eyes. Tip 2: Use a fan to blow air over the onion as you cut it. The air will blow the chemicals away from your eyes. Tip 3: Put the onion in a fridge for an hour before cutting. This helps make the chemicals in the onion move slowly, so they may not ever reach your eyes. If you try out these good ideas and still cry while cutting onions, don’t worry. Scientists think if you cut more onions, your body will become more resilient* to the onion’s chemicals. *The word “resilient” means able to feel better quickly after sth. unpleasant. 1．How long have people used onions to add flavor to their foods? They have done this for . 2．What word(s) can you put in the “ ▲ ”? I can put “ ” there. 3．Which tip best matches the picture on the right? It’s Tip in the passage. 4．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in the passage? It refers to “ ” 5．What does the last sentence mean? It means if you cut the onions many times, your eyes will . Passage 13 Shehuo is a folk activity showing people’s happiness and their good wishes. It is a celebration that is always performed outdoors by farmers during the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Shehuo began in the Qin and Han Dynasties and developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was even more popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This ancient folk activity has been carried forward to today. From the 1st to the 15th of the first lunar month (正月), lively Shehuo activities are held in Shaanxi and other places. There are different kinds of Shehuo shows. Dragon Dance, also known as the dragon lantern dance, is a traditional dance in China. There are usually more than ten performers who act under a dragon. They show a strong feeling. The dragon is a symbol of the Chinese nation. It means that “the country is rich and the people live in peace”. For the show, stilt-walking (踩高跷) performers usually dress up as ancient people. They walk on stilts carefully in the streets, which is a dangerous activity. People need to have some skills when performing, or they will fall easily and get hurt. Boating Dance usually includes one boat with two dancers—a man and a woman. Some also include many dancers and many boats. Though it is different in forms from place to place, the boating dance is warmly held everywhere in China. 1．Who are the performers of Shehuo? Shehuo is performed by . 2．How long do the Shehuo shows last? The Shehuo shows last . 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the third paragraph? It refers to . 4．How do stilt-walking performers dress up for the performance? They usually dress up as . 5．What was the writer’s aim to write this passage? The writer wrote it to . Passage 14 Song of Tomorrow Tomorrow and tomorrow again O How many tomorrows are then? If we wait always for another day, In vain, our life will pass away. Make no delay (推迟) in doing anything, Or you’ll grow old, when autumn comes after spring! If you watch water flow eastwards at dawn. And see at dusk the sun go down, Even a hundred years old, you can’t be free from sorrow (悲伤). Why don’t you listen to my Song of Tomorrow? Song of Tomorrow is quite well-known in China, especially the first four lines. However, no one knows who wrote the poem. Some say it was a Ming Dynasty poet. Others say the poem appeared during the Qing Dynasty. There are even different versions of the poem. But this doesn’t lose its key message-Do not ▲ time or life. The language is simple in this poem. The poet uses the word “tomorrow” many times to tell us not to delay today’s work for tomorrow. There are many people who think themselves as procrastinators. They comfort (安慰) themselves by saying “After all, tomorrow is another day!” But these people would do well if they remember the poem Song of Tomorrow. 1．What’s the title of the poem? It’s “ ”. 2．What word can you put in the “ ▲ ”? I can put “ ” there, 3．Why does the poet use “tomorrow” many times in the poem? Because the poet wants to tell us . 4．Which English word means “有拖延症的人” in the text? Its “ ”. 5．What can you learn from the poem Song of Tomorrow? I can learn that . 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 特色题型加练——任务型阅读 Passage 1 1．special silk 2．Royal families 3．clean 4. beauty; connection to Chinese traditions 5．introduce Xiang Yun Sha Passage 2 1．May 10th, 2025 2．Chinese exam 3．backup 4．second 5．kind/brave/clever/helpful/... Passage 3 1．phones 2．door 3．a button 4．6/Six 5．a smart home Passage 4 1．more than1,000 years/more over 1,000 years 2．The harmful things/harmuful things 3．putting them in a paper bag 4．5/Five 5．vitamin/Vitamin Passage 5 1．more than1,000 years/more over 1,000 years 2．The harmful things/harmuful things 3．putting them in a paper bag 4．5/Five 5．vitamin/Vitamin Passage 6 1．Six/6 2．to add two spoons of salt 3．salty 4．hotter 5．to take salt from water Passage 7 1．Grace 2．3/Three 3．a satisfying and useful skill that can be both a hobby and a good job 4．earn 5．how to design a crochet pattern Passage 8 1．during the Western Zhou Dynasty 2．bring good luck and happiness 3．hard/difficult/not easy 4．impact 5．some information about Fengxiang clay figurines Passage 9 1．Picasso’s father/his father 2．1905 3．broke a picture up 4．several of Picasso’s paintings 5．Pablo Picasso: A Great Artist/Life and Art of Pablo Picasso/Pablo Picasso: Master of Modern Art/... Passage 10 1．his hard work and achievements 2．7 years old/at the age of 7/7 3．6 years 4．stop/prevent 5．hard-working/helpful/kind/good/great Passage 11 1．color blind 2．on black things 3．reflects 4．zebras 5．why zebras have black and white stripes/ why zebras are black and white Passage 12 1．thousands of years 2．illness/disease 3．1/One 4．the chemicals in the onion 5．get used to it / not feel uncomfortable / not be so painful/... Passage 13 1．farmers 2．15 days/fifteen days 3．the dragon 4．ancient people 5．introduce Shehuo Passage 14 1．Song of Tomorrow 2．waste 3．not to delay today’s work for tomorrow 4．procrastinator/procrastinators 5．we must value time/we should finish today’s work in time/... 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $