期中复习之阅读理解12篇（Units1-4单元话题）-2025-2026学年七年级英语下册期中复习（沪教版）

期中复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 People around us 身边的人 Unit 2 Travelling around the world 旅行 Unit 3 Trees and us 树木 Unit 4 Our animal friends 动物 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3篇单元话题专题训练 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。 In children’s eyes, mothers are perfect. In my mind, my mother is good at doing everything except (除了) cooking. I still remember what happened on my father’s birthday when I was young. For the important day, I made a birthday card and prepared a beautiful song as my gift. And my mother made a special plan. She did some cleaning early in the morning. Then she began to cook a big meal. Three hours later, we were very hungry, but there were only two dishes on the table—a seafood salad and roast duck. We all wanted to have the roast duck as soon as possible because it was our favorite. Unluckily, it looked terrible in color and tasted bad! I complained (抱怨) and only ate a little. However, my father didn’t complain at all. Instead (反而), he ate one more piece of the duck and smiled at my mother, “Good taste. I love it! Thank you, dear! It’s the best roast duck I have ever had!” My mother smiled happily and said,  “Happy birthday, my dear!” I couldn’t understand what my father said and did at that time. I thought he must have a taste problem. Ten years has passed and my father has become a 50-year-old man. He still loves the food my mother cooks, though she hasn’t become a good cook yet. As time went by, I came to know that no one is perfect, including my mother. Nothing is perfect, including my family. But love can make it different. If there is love, home will become the sweetest place in the world. 1．What did the writer prepare for his father’s birthday? A．Roast duck. B．Special plan. C．Seafood salad. D．Birthday card and a song. 2．How did the writer feel about the roast duck? A．He was excited after trying it. B．He didn't care much about its taste. C．He thought it was the best dish he had ever eaten. D．He was disappointed (失望的) and unhappy with it. 3．Why did the father say “It’s the best roast duck I have ever had!”? A．Because he had a taste problem. B．Because he was so hungry that everything was good. C．Because he thought the roast duck was really delicious. D．Because he loved his wife and didn’t want her to be sad. 4．What can we know about the writer’s mother? A．She is still not good at cooking. B．She doesn‘t want to cook for the family. C．She thinks the food she cooks is perfect. D．She plans to improve her cooking skills. 5．What does the writer want to tell us through the text? A．No one is perfect, including fathers. B．Mothers are perfect in children’s eyes. C．Love can make an imperfect family full of happiness. D．Fathers always love the food their wives’ cook. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了一个温馨的家庭故事：在作者童年时，母亲为父亲生日准备了一顿大餐，但烤鸭做得并不成功。父亲却用爱和包容化解了尴尬，让作者明白虽然家人都不完美，但爱能让家庭成为最温暖的地方。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“For the important day, I made a birthday card and prepared a beautiful song as my gift.”可知，作者为爸爸准备了生日卡片和一首歌作为礼物。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Unluckily, it looked terrible in color and tasted bad! I complained and only ate a little.”可知，烤鸭颜色难看且味道糟糕，作者只吃了一点并抱怨；推测可知作者对烤鸭很失望，不开心。故选D。 3． 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, my father didn’t complain at all. Instead, he ate one more piece of the duck and smiled at my mother, ‘Good taste, I love it. Thank you, dear! It’s the best roast duck that I have ever had!’”可知，父亲没有抱怨烤鸭难吃，反而鼓励母亲，甚至多吃了一块，因为他爱他的妻子，不想让她伤心。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“she hasn’t become a good cook yet.”可知，妈妈还没有成为一个好厨师，即母亲至今不擅长烹饪。故选A。 5． 推理判断题。根据“Nothing is perfect, including my family. But love can make it different. If there is love, home will be the sweetest place in the world.”可知，爱能改变一切，有爱的地方就是最甜蜜的家，故推测出作者想要告诉我们：爱能让一个不完美的家庭充满幸福。故选C。    My daddy is my hero. He is in the army and keeps people in the world safe. Sometimes he needs to leave us for a long while and help people far away. After Daddy left home, the house seemed really quiet and empty. Mommy and I both started to cry. I am proud of my daddy. I am glad he helps people. But I didn’t want him to go away. “I’m going to miss Daddy a lot,” I said. Mommy walked over to the closet, and pulled out a large basket. “Remember Hannah,” she said, “every time we want to share something with Daddy, we will write it down, draw a picture, or even make something. Then we will put it in this basket, and at the end of the week we’ll send everything in a box to Daddy. That way, he will know what we’re doing here while he’s away.” Over the next few days, I filled the basket with lots of things: a picture of me, a letter, a drawing I made. All of these things were important for me to share. But I still felt like there was something missing from the basket. At bedtime, Mommy gave me a big hug good night. That’s when I knew what was missing. “I wish I could send Daddy a good night hug,” I said. The next morning when I woke up, I saw a big piece of paper on the kitchen floor. I saw markers and crayons. “I know how you can send a hug to Daddy,” Mommy said. I lay down, and Mommy traced around me with a marker. I filled in all the white space to make it look like me. I folded it neatly and placed it in the box with the other items to send to Daddy. Two weeks later, a special note from Daddy told me that he missed me too. 1．Why did Hannah cry at the beginning? A．She lost something important. B．She had to stay at home alone. C．She didn’t want her dad to leave. D．She didn’t want to draw pictures. 2．How did Hannah communicate with her daddy after he left home? A．To make him a phone call every night. B．To visit him every month in the army. C．To write him an email every week. D．To send him something important. 3．What did Hannah wish to send to her daddy with the other items? A．An empty basket. B．A big piece of paper. C．A special note. D．A good night hug. 4．Which of the following best describes Hannah’s mother? A．Caring. B．honest. C．Strict. D．Hard-working. 5．What can you learn from the story? A．Helping others means helping ourselves. B．Expressing love can bring a family together. C．It’s important for children to respect parents. D．Children should learn to look after themselves. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文通过军属小女孩Hannah的视角，讲述了一个关于分离、思念与创造性情感表达的温暖故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Mommy and I both started to cry. I am proud of my daddy. I am glad he helps people. But I didn’t want him to go away.”可知，Hannah哭是因为她不想让她爸爸离开。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Then we will put it in this basket, and at the end of the week we’ll send everything in a box to Daddy.”和“I folded it neatly and placed it in the box with the other items to send to Daddy.”可知，她在爸爸离开家后给他寄一些重要的东西。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“I wish I could send Daddy a good night hug,”可知，她希望能给爸爸一个晚安拥抱。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，Hannah的妈妈提出把想要和爸爸分享的事写下来或画出来放进篮子里，并帮助她制作“拥抱画”，由此推知，她是关心他人的、为他人着想的。故选A。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一个军人家庭中，小女孩汉娜在父亲因执行任务离家后，通过与母亲共同创造的特别方式保持情感联系的故事。所以从故事中我们可以学到：表达爱可以使一个家庭团结在一起。故选B。 Eating together at home is important. In the daytime, people are busy working or studying. So they usually eat alone (单独) or eat out for fast food. Even when they are at home at night, they often do things alone. The only time for them to stay with each other is dinner time. The family meal brings the family members closer together. When I was young, I never helped prepare for dinner. But when I grew up, I often cooked for my family. The family enjoyed it together, talking about our hobbies, friends and so on. ________ My mother cooks delicious and healthy meals. She focuses on making healthy balanced meals. We never eat too much salt, fat and sugar. Because of my father’s garden, we can always have some fresh vegetables and fruit. If you want to get everyone around the table and have a great meal time, don’t forget to let children be in shopping and prepare food. These are useful for children. They will also be happy about themselves if they can help with family meals. It is always important for a family to eat together. Food is delicious with the people we love. We can stay close to each other, enjoy healthy food and practise cooking. It’s also a great time to learn about family culture. 1．The writer finds it important to eat together at home because ________. A．it’s a good time to stay close B．people don’t have much money to eat out C．it’s an easy way to cook well D．people don’t have much time to eat out 2．What does the underlined phrase “grew up” mean? A．Tried on. B．Met up. C．Got older. D．Came out. 3．Which of the following is best for “________”? A．Growing vegetables is difficult. B．Eating at home is healthy. C．Following the rules is important. D．Learning to cook is meaningful. 4．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．children will learn useful skills if they help with family meals B．parents should respect their children at home C．a family must prepare the family meals every evening D．we can order some fast food if we are really busy 5．What’s the main purpose (主要目的) of the passage? A．To tell readers how to prepare family meals. B．To show what balanced eating choices are. C．To ask children to cook for their parents. D．To explain why eating together at home is important. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了在家一起吃饭的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“The family meal brings the family members closer together.”可知，作者发现在家里一起吃饭很重要，因为这是一个保持亲密的好时机。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“But when I grew up, I often cooked for my family.”可知，作者经常为自己的家人做饭，这是长大后做的事情，所以划线词意为“长大”，与“Got older”同义。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段内容“My mother cooks delicious and healthy meals”可知，本段描述母亲烹饪健康均衡的饮食，并强调少盐少糖、使用父亲种植的新鲜蔬果，均围绕“健康饮食”展开。因此B项“在家吃饭是健康的。”符合题意。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段内容“These are useful for children. They will also be happy about themselves if they can help with family meals.”可知，让孩子参与购物和备餐对他们有益，且会因帮助家人而开心，由此推知，如果孩子们帮忙做饭，他们会学到有用的技能。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文通过个人经历和具体建议，强调了家庭共餐对情感联结、健康生活和子女教育的重要作用，所以本文的目的是解释为什么在家里一起吃饭很重要。故选D。 Slow travel is a different way of seeing the world. It is not just about visiting famous places. It is about living a little like the local people and really feeling their culture. The longer you stay, the more you can understand. I tried slow travel in India in 2012. I lived with a local family. Every day, I heard a loud, regular chant (吟唱). On the first day, I asked about it and people told me that it was a call to prayer (祷告). I believed that, but I was wrong. On the fourth day, I found out it was actually the doorbell! If I had had a fast trip and left earlier, I would have kept the wrong idea in my mind. Slow travel also lets you have unexpected experiences. Once, during a three-week stay in Italy, I went to a cinema. There, I met some friendly people. After the movie, they invited me to a local restaurant. It was a special place. There was no menu. The waiter just talked with us and then decided what we would eat. It was a real local experience that most tourists never get. If you want to try slow travel, here are some tips: ☞ ▲ to avoid crowds. Some tourist spots might be closed, but you can see more real local life. ☞ Stay where the locals live. This helps you learn about authentic life quickly. ☞ Shop at local markets and small stores. You can find interesting things and food there. 1．What is “slow travel” according to the passage? A．Visiting as many tourist spots as possible. B．Experiencing local life and culture deeply. C．Traveling quickly to save time and money. D．Staying in expensive hotels for comfort. 2．Which of the following is the best to put in ▲ ? A．Travel in the busy season B．Travel with a big group C．Travel during the off-season D．Travel to the nearest city 3．What does the underlined word “authentic” mean? A．Expensive. B．Real. C．Modern. D．Famous. 4．How does the author explain the idea of “slow travel” to us? A．By giving some numbers and facts about tourism. B．By sharing personal experiences in India and Italy. C．By comparing travel costs between fast and slow travel. D．By listing famous tourist attractions in different countries. 5．What is the writer’s opinion on “slow travel”? A．Supportive. B．Disliked. C．Unsure. D．Interested. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了“慢旅行”的概念、作者在印度和意大利的慢旅行经历以及一些慢旅行的小贴士。 1．细节理解题。根据“Slow travel is a different way of seeing the world. It is not just about visiting famous places. It is about living a little like the local people and really feeling their culture.”可知，慢旅行不只是参观著名景点，而是像当地人一样生活，真正感受他们的文化，即深入体验当地生活和文化。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“to avoid crowds. Some tourist spots might be closed, but you can see more real local life.”可知，要避开人群，一些旅游景点可能关闭，但可以看到更多真实的当地生活，由此可推测出是在淡季旅行。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Stay where the locals live. This helps you learn about authentic life quickly.”可知，住在当地人住的地方，这有助于你快速了解真实的生活，由此可推测出authentic意为“真实的”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“I tried slow travel in India in 2012. I lived with a local family ...”和“Once, during a three-week stay in Italy, I went to a cinema ...”可知，作者通过分享自己在印度和意大利的个人经历来解释“慢旅行”的概念。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Slow travel is a different way of seeing the world ... The longer you stay, the more you can understand.”以及作者分享的慢旅行经历和小贴士可知，作者对“慢旅行”持支持态度。故选A。 Imagine walking through the beautiful Summer Palace, enjoying the view of lotus flowers, and then being able to taste their beauty! Zheng Aonan is a designer who turns this idea into reality by making special ice creams. He created ice creams that look just like those lotus flowers for the Old Summer Palace. The ice creams are not only yummy but also let people “taste” the culture of the place. People love to take photos with these ice creams and share them on social media. Zheng has made lots of other cool ice creams too. He made ice creams for the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. Each ice cream has a story and helps people remember the places they visit. In Hangzhou, there is a special ice cream about the West Lake. The ice cream has two parts, like a story of two lovers, Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen. When you eat it, you feel like you are in the story. Lin Ying is another designer who makes pretty ice creams. She lives in Luoyang and makes ice creams that look like peonies (牡丹), which are famous flowers there. People love to take photos with these ice creams in front of the ancient grottoes. Cultural ice creams are not just tasty. They help people learn about the history of the places they visit. They make travelling more fun and memorable. More cities in China are now using this creative idea to attract young visitors. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving a fact. B．By creating a scene. C．By telling a story. D．By asking a question. 2．Which of the following ice creams is based on the West Lake? A． B． C． D． 3．Why did Zheng Aonan make these special cultural ice creams? A．To make ice cream more delicious. B．To sell ice cream at a higher price. C．To help people remember their trips. D．To teach people about different flavors. 4．What can we infer about the designers Zheng Aonan and Lin Ying? A．They work for the same ice cream company. B．They focus on making new ice cream flavors. C．They sell their ice creams in their hometowns. D．They get ideas from places and culture in China. 5．Where is the passage probably from? A．A storybook. B．A travel magazine. C．A science textbook. D．An advertisement. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了设计师郑傲南和林颖通过制作具有文化特色的冰淇淋，让人们在品尝美味的同时了解各地历史文化，这些文化冰淇淋不仅好吃，还让旅行更有趣且令人难忘，如今中国更多城市正用这一创意吸引年轻游客。 1．细节理解题。根据“Imagine walking through the beautiful Summer Palace, enjoying the view of lotus flowers, and then being able to taste their beauty!”可知，作者通过描绘漫步在美丽的颐和园，欣赏荷花美景，还能品尝其“美”这样的场景来开启文章，所以作者是通过创造一个场景开始这篇文章的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In Hangzhou, there is a special ice cream about the West Lake. The ice cream has two parts, like a story of two lovers...”可知，西湖文创雪糕被设计成两部分，对应许仙和白娘子的爱情故事。图片C中的雪糕分为两瓣，符合描述。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Each ice cream has a story and helps people remember the places they visit.”可知，郑傲南制作这些特殊的文化冰淇淋是为了帮助人们记住他们的旅行。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“He created ice creams that look just like those lotus flowers for the Old Summer Palace.”以及“She lives in Luoyang and makes ice creams that look like peonies (牡丹), which are famous flowers there.”可知，郑傲南从圆明园的荷花获取灵感制作冰淇淋，林颖从洛阳著名的牡丹花获取灵感制作冰淇淋，由此可推测他们都从中国的景点和文化中获取灵感。故选D。 5．推理判断题。文章主要围绕具有文化特色的冰淇淋展开，介绍了这些冰淇淋能让旅行更有趣且令人难忘，还提到更多城市用这一创意吸引年轻游客，这与旅行相关，所以这篇文章可能来自一本旅游杂志。故选B。 Yangshan Town, located in Wuxi, Jiangsu, is famous for its honey peaches. They taste juicy and sweet. The environment in Yangshan is very good for peaches’ growth. The place enjoys more than 2,000 hours of sunlight each year. Additionally, the local people of Yangshan are skilled peach farmers. Yangshan honey peaches have become a well-known product, popular both at home and abroad (在国内外). As a result, many young people have returned to their hometown to start their own businesses. Zhang Yelin is one of them. When Zhang worked in another town, her friend once bought a peach in the supermarket and shared it with her. Zhang didn’t think it tasted good. She found it hard to find peaches as delicious as Yangshan honey peaches. She wanted to bring the delicious peaches to more people, so she started selling them part-time. During this time, Zhang found herself very interested in farming. Finally, she made a decision to give up her job. She chose to return home and become a new farmer in Yangshan. In Chinese culture, peaches symbolize (象征) health, beauty, love and a long life. The hard-working people of Yangshan have also used peaches and peach wood to create many delicious and enjoyable products. Yangshan honey peaches bring happiness to the local people. And the town’s development is a sweet journey to getting rich. 1．Why is Yangshan’s environment good for growing peaches? A．It has a cold climate. B．It has heavy rainfall. C．It enjoys good soil quality. D．It receives enough sunlight. 2．What encouraged Zhang Yelin to sell honey peaches? A．Her hope to return home. B．Her interest in peach farming. C．Her wish to share them with more people. D．Her friend’s encouragement and support. 3．Which can best describe the Yangshan people? A．Creative and hard-working. B．Beautiful and careful. C．Confident and friendly. D．Healthy and smart. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Yangshan honey peaches are difficult to grow. B．Peaches are an important fruit in Chinese culture. C．Honey peaches have brought many benefits to Yangshan. D．Zhang Yelin is the most successful farmer in Yangshan. 5．In which part of a website can we probably read the text? A．History and Art. B．Science and Technology. C．Man and Society. D．Environment and Nature. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了江苏无锡阳山镇的水蜜桃产业及其对当地发展的积极影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“The place enjoys more than 2,000 hours of sunlight each year”可知，阳山适合种桃的原因是光照充足。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“She wanted to bring the delicious peaches to more people”可知，张叶琳的动机是分享。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“The hard-working people…create many delicious and enjoyable products”可知，阳山人民勤劳且有创造力。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲的是水蜜桃给阳山带来了很多好处。故选C。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了江苏无锡阳山镇的水蜜桃产业及其对当地发展的积极影响，属于“人与社会”范畴。故选C。 Plants are not just beautiful decorations in our world, they are the foundation of life on Earth. Without plants, life as we know it would not exist. They are incredibly important for our survival and the health of our planet. First of all, plants are our primary source of food. All the food we eat, whether it's fruits, vegetables, grains, or even the meat from animals, can be traced back to plants. Animals eat plants to grow, and then we eat the animals. So, plants are the base of the food chain. Secondly, plants produce the oxygen we breathe. Through the process of photosynthesis, they take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air, which is essential for all living things to survive. There are millions of different kinds of plants in the world, each with its own unique characteristics. Some plants are very small and simple, like moss and grass that grow close to the ground. Others are incredibly large and ancient, like the redwood trees in California. Redwood trees are the tallest trees on Earth, capable of growing up to 115 meters tall, which is like a 35-story building! They can also live for more than 2,000 years. Plants are also crucial for the environment. Their roots help to hold the soil in place, preventing erosion. They absorb rainwater, which helps to reduce flooding. They provide shelter and food for countless species of animals, birds, and insects, creating complex ecosystems. Many animals, like pandas, depend entirely on specific plants (like bamboo) for their survival. Unfortunately, many plant species are now endangered due to human activities like deforestation, pollution, and climate change. We must take action to protect plants and their habitats. We should not cut down too many trees, and we should plant more trees to replace the ones we have lost. By protecting plants, we are protecting the future of our planet and all the life that depends on it. 1．What do plants give us? A．Food. B．Oxygen. C．Many other things. D．All of the above. 2．What are the tallest trees in the world? A．Redwood trees. B．Bamboo. C．Ginkgo trees. D．Pine trees. 3．How tall can redwood trees grow? A．Up to 100 meters. B．Up to 115 meters. C．Up to 120 meters. D．Up to 125 meters. 4．Why are plants important for the environment? A．They help to keep the air clean. B．They provide homes for many animals. C．Both A and B． D．Neither A nor B． 5．What should we do to protect plants? A．We should cut down more trees. B．We should not protect plants. C．We should protect plants and not cut down too many trees. D．We should not plant more trees. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文介绍植物对人类和地球的重要作用，并呼吁人们保护植物和生态环境。 1．第二段提到“plants are our primary source of food”和“plants produce the oxygen we breathe”，同时第四段还提到植物提供动物栖息地等作用，说明植物为我们提供食物、氧气以及其他重要资源。 2．第三段中提到“Redwood trees are the tallest trees on Earth”，说明红杉树是世界上最高的树。 3．第三段指出“capable of growing up to 115 meters tall”，说明红杉树最高可以长到115米。 4．第四段提到“Plants are also crucial for the environment…They provide shelter and food for countless species of animals”，同时植物还能吸收雨水、保护土壤，说明植物既能改善环境，也为动物提供栖息地。 5．最后一段指出“We must take action to protect plants and their habitats. We should not cut down too many trees, and we should plant more trees”，说明我们应该保护植物，不要砍伐太多树木。 Most trees grow a lot in late spring and early summer. During this time, trees produce something called chlorophyll. It is like a magic “food-maker” that helps plants turn water, carbon dioxide and sunlight into carbohydrates. This way of making food is called photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is what makes leaves green. Tree leaves actually have other colors in them all the time, but the green chlorophyll is so strong that it hides the other colors. In late spring and early summer, trees also grow new wood around their trunk (树干), branches, and roots. These layers (层) of wood are called growth rings. Each year, a new ring grows. A good, rainy year makes wide, light-colored rings while a tough year makes narrow, dark-colored ones. In autumn, the tree starts to slow down its growth. The dark part of the growth ring forms. Many trees also drop their fruit at this time. The fruit has seeds (种子) inside, and each seed has an embryo (胚胎). Germination takes place when the seed coating is wetted and embryo cells (细胞) grow and break out. But the most amazing thing that happens in autumn is the change in leaf colour. The tree stops making so much chlorophyll. When the chlorophyll disappears, the green color fades away (逐渐消失). Then, you can see the other colours that were hidden in the leaves all along! These other colours are called carotenes (yellow and orange) and anthocyanins (red, pink, and purple). The most important environmental factors controlling autumn leaf colouration are temperature, light, and water. Cold, sunny days with not too much water help the tree make more anthocyanins. 1．Which of the pictures shows “germination”? A． B． C． D． 2．What do we know about growth rings? A．They grow only on trunks. B．They mainly grow in late autumn. C．Very dry years bring narrow rings. D．The new layer grows from the center. 3．What type of sentence structure is the underlined sentence? A．S+V B．S+V+O C．S+V+O+C D．S+V+O+O 4．What may the writer talk about next? A．How trees change in winter. B．Special trees around the world. C．A story of planting trees in a year. D．The importance of protecting trees. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，按季节顺序介绍了树木的生长规律，包括春夏季的光合作用与年轮形成、秋季的落叶变色和种子萌发，以及相关的科学原理。 1．第三段“Germination takes place when the seed coating is wetted and embryo cells (细胞) grow and break out.”表明，“Germination”是指种子吸水后，胚胎细胞生长并突破种皮的过程，也即是“发芽”，B图片符合描述。 2．第二段“A good, rainy year makes wide, light-colored rings while a tough year makes narrow, dark-colored ones.”说明气候恶劣的年份（如干旱年份）会形成狭窄的年轮。 3．最后一段“Cold, sunny days with not too much water help the tree make more anthocyanins.”中，主语是Cold, sunny days with not too much water；谓语是help；宾语是the tree；宾语补足语是make more anthocyanins，补充说明宾语the tree的动作。故该句结构为S+V+O+C。 4．文章按季节顺序介绍了春夏季、秋季的树木变化，按照时间逻辑，接下来最可能讲述冬季树木的变化。 ①Bamboo is one of the most useful plants in the world. It grows in many parts of Asia, Africa and South America. ②Some kinds of bamboo are really special. For example, Moso bamboo—it can grow very fast. In just one day, it can grow up to one meter. That means it can get really tall in a short time. It’s like magic of nature (大自然的魔力). Bamboo has a long and straight stalk (茎). It can be several meters long. ③In everyday life, bamboo is widely used for making “house things”. People make chairs, tables, and beds out of bamboo because it is both strong and light. Many traditional houses in some Asian countries also use bamboo to build houses. It can make the houses cool in summer and warm in winter. ④Also, bamboo is an important part of the food for some animals. Pandas, for example, mainly eat bamboo. Without bamboo, pandas would face serious food problems. ⑤What’s more, bamboo affects (影响) the environment a lot. It helps to make the air clean and stop the soil (土壤) from being washed away. ⑥However, bamboo is facing some dangers now. People cut down too much bamboo for different uses without thinking about its growth. Also, some areas where bamboo grows are being polluted. ⑦In a word, bamboo is very important to us. We should do something to protect it. In this way, bamboo can go on to play its important roles in our life and nature in the long term. 1．How fast can Moso bamboo grow? A．It can grow half a meter in a day. B．It can grow several meters in a day. C．It can grow up to one meter in a day. D．It can grow ten centimeters (厘米) in a day. 2．Why is bamboo used to make “house things”? A．Because it grows fast. B．Because it is strong and light C．Because it is easy to find and cut. D．Because it is both beautiful and cheap. 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to (指代)? A．Bamboo. B．Traditional house. C．Asian country. D．The way of building 4．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=paragraph 1 ②=paragraph2,…) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Moso bamboo is the fastest - growing plant in the world. B．Bamboo is useful but now faces dangers and needs protection. C．Pandas mainly live on bamboo and can’t live without it. D．Bamboo can be used to make many kinds of household things. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了竹子的相关信息，包括其生长地区、特殊种类的生长速度、在日常生活中的用途、作为某些动物的食物、对环境的影响，以及目前面临的危险，最后呼吁人们保护竹子。 1．第二段指出研究发现：“In just one day, it can grow up to one meter.”这直接说明毛竹一天能长到一米高。 2．第三段说明原因：“People make chairs, tables, and beds out of bamboo because it is both strong and light.”人们用竹子制作家具是因为它既坚固又轻便，所以竹子被用来制作“家居用品”是因为它坚固且轻便。 3．第四段“Many traditional houses in some Asian countries also use bamboo to build houses. It can make the houses cool in summer and warm in winter.”中，前一句提到用竹子建房子，后一句说它能让房子冬暖夏凉，所以“It”指代的是竹子。 4．第一段总述竹子是世界上最有用的植物之一且生长在多地；第二至六段分别从竹子的特殊种类、日常用途、动物食物、对环境的影响以及面临的危险等方面进行阐述；第七段总结竹子对我们很重要，我们要保护它。所以文章结构是①//②③④⑤⑥//⑦。 5．最后一段总结“In a word, bamboo is very important to us. We should do something to protect it.”说明竹子对我们很重要，我们应该保护它，结合前文对竹子用途和面临危险的描述，可知文章主旨是竹子很有用但现在面临危险需要保护。 The weather is getting cold. We have a warm home to keep us comfortable. But what about stray (流浪的) animals? They are poor and alone. All they can do is to walk along the streets and hope to find food here and there. There are around 500 million stray dogs in the world and a similar number of stray cats. Why are there so many stray animals? Abandonment (遗弃) may be the main reason. The owners who only care about their own needs easily give up their pets, especially when the animal is ill or born with some problems. They should answer for that. Today, the whole world is calling for better care of stray animals. And many countries have taken good ways. In the UK and the US, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (防止虐待动物协会) has a 24-hour hotline. Anyone can call if he or she finds someone is hurting an animal. In Germany, there are many laws for animal protection. The government encourages people to adopt (领养) pets from animal shelters (收容所) and give them new homes. You can also do something to help. Once you find a stray animal, don’t try to catch it by yourself. It’s dangerous. You can ask adults (成年人) around you for help. If it is safe enough to catch a stray animal, you’d better send it to an animal shelter. Most people there volunteer to take care of stray animals. There is one thing you need to keep in mind. When you decide to have a pet, treat it carefully and gently. Never give it up, or it will become a poor stray animal. 1．The underlined phrase “answer for” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese. A．回答 B．照顾 C．思考 D．负责 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The UK has a 24-hour hotline on weekends to prevent people from hunting. B．German government helps animals find new homes. C．Phone calls about adopting animals are accepted in the US at any time. D．When you find a stray animal, catch it and send it to the animal shelter at once. 3．The writer’s main purpose of writing the passage is to ________. A．solve the problem of stray animals B．call on more people to care about stray animals C．criticize (批评) people who gave up their pets D．show many countries are taking action to protect stray animals 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了全球流浪动物的生存现状、流浪动物增多的主要原因（宠物主人随意遗弃），列举了多个国家保护流浪动物的相关举措，呼吁大众关爱流浪动物，养宠物后不要随意遗弃。 1．根据第二段“Abandonment may be the main reason…when the animal is ill or born with some problems.”表示流浪动物增多的主要原因是宠物主人遗弃宠物，主人轻易放弃生病/有问题的宠物，因此他们应当为这件事承担责任。answer for是固定短语，此处意为“对……负责”。   2．原文提到“The government encourages people to adopt pets from animal shelters and give them new homes”，表明德国政府鼓励人们从收容所领养流浪动物，帮助动物找到新家。 3．文章介绍了流浪动物的现状、成因，还介绍了各国的保护措施，最后呼吁普通人也行动起来帮助流浪动物，核心写作目的是呼吁更多人关心和爱护流浪动物。 Scientists put a mother in one place. They put her two-year-old child in another place. There was a telephone line between them. Soon, the mother and child were talking to each other. The mother and child were dolphins. In this experiment (实验), one of the two dolphins would make a sound. Then the other dolphin would make the same sound. Also, the scientists believed that the two animals knew who they were talking to. Scientists have known for a long time that animals can “talk” with each other. But dolphins have some special ways of talking. They are very smart. When they are in a group, they “talk” to each other. They do this through using different sounds. Dolphins not only use sounds to talk, but also use body language. They “tell” something to another dolphin by moving their body in an interesting way. They also do it by opening and closing their mouths quickly. Scientists have listened to the dolphins’ sounds, and they have watched the dolphins’ behaviour. It’s a pity that they don’t know what the dolphins are saying. However, scientists have a strong hope of understanding dolphins’ language… 1．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Dolphins like talking. B．Scientists talk to dolphins. C．Animals can talk with each other. D．Dolphins have some special ways of talking. 2．How do dolphins talk when they are in a group? a. Using their body language b. Doing experiments. c. Making different sounds    d. Following what people do. A．a, b B．a, c   C．a, d   D．c, d 3．What is the writer probably going to write in the last paragraph? A．Different animals have different ways of talking. B．Scientists think of more ways to protect dolphins. C．Scientists do more experiments to study dolphins’ language. D．Mother dolphins talk to baby dolphins in a special way. 4．Why did scientists do the experiment with the mother dolphin and her child? A．To teach dolphins to use telephones. B．To find out if dolphins can communicate with each other. C．To see how dolphins move their bodies. D．To learn how dolphins make sounds in groups. 5．Where is the material probably from? A．A science book. B．A life magazine. C．A travel guide. D．A history book. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了科学家对海豚交流方式的研究，通过实验发现海豚之间能够互相交流，且海豚有独特的交流方式，不仅使用声音，还运用肢体语言，科学家希望未来能理解海豚的语言。 1．第三段提到“But dolphins have some special ways of talking.”，这直接表明该段主要围绕海豚有特殊的交流方式展开。 2．文中提到“When they are in a group, they ‘talk’ to each other. They do this through using different sounds. Dolphins not only use sounds to talk, but also use body language.”，说明海豚在群体中交流是通过使用不同的声音和肢体语言。 3．最后一段提到“However, scientists have a strong hope of understanding dolphins’ language…”，结合前文对海豚交流方式的研究，可推测作者接下来可能会写科学家做更多实验来研究海豚的语言。 4．文中开头描述了科学家将海豚妈妈和孩子放在不同地方通过电话线交流的实验，结合后文对动物交流的研究，可知做这个实验是为了找出海豚是否能互相交流。 5．文章主要围绕科学家对海豚交流方式的研究展开，属于科学范畴，所以材料可能来自科学书籍。 South China tigers are one of the most endangered animals in China. They mainly live in the forests of southern China. But now, there are only about 100 South China tigers left in the world, most of which live in zoos or wildlife centers. Why are they in danger? First, people cut down many trees, so their living places are getting smaller. Second, some people hunt them illegally for their bones and fur. Also, the number of their prey (猎物) is decreasing because of pollution and habitat loss. To save South China tigers, people have built more nature reserves for them. Laws have been made to stop illegal hunting. Scientists are also trying to help them reproduce (繁殖) more babies. We can also help by not buying products made from tiger parts and telling more people about their situation. 1．Where do South China tigers mainly live? A．In northern China’s deserts. B．In southern China’s forests. C．In western China’s mountains. D．In eastern China’s rivers. 2．How many South China tigers are there in the world now? A．About 50. B．About 100. C．About 200. D．About 300. 3．Which is NOT a reason for South China tigers’ danger? A．Habitat loss. B．Illegal hunting. C．Increasing prey number. D．Pollution. 4．What have people done to save South China tigers? A．Built more nature reserves. B．Gave them more prey. C．Moved all of them to cities. D．Stopped protecting other animals. 5．What can we do to help South China tigers? A．Buy tiger bone products. B．Cut down more trees. C．Tell others about their situation. D．Hunt their prey. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了华南虎的生存现状、濒危原因以及人们为保护华南虎所采取的措施。 1．由“They mainly live in the forests of southern China.”可知，华南虎主要生活在中国南方的森林里。 2．由“But now, there are only about 100 South China tigers left in the world”可知，目前世界上仅存约100只华南虎。 3．由“First, people cut down many trees, so their living places are getting smaller. Second, some people hunt them illegally for their bones and fur. Also, the number of their prey is decreasing because of pollution and habitat loss.”可知，栖息地丧失、非法狩猎、污染都是华南虎濒危的原因，而猎物数量在减少而非增加。 4．由“To save South China tigers, people have built more nature reserves for them.”可知，人们为拯救华南虎修建了更多自然保护区。 5．由“We can also help by not buying products made from tiger parts and telling more people about their situation.”可知，我们可以通过告诉更多人华南虎的处境来帮助它们。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 People around us 身边的人 Unit 2 Travelling around the world 旅行 Unit 3 Trees and us 树木 Unit 4 Our animal friends 动物 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3篇单元话题专题训练 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。 In children’s eyes, mothers are perfect. In my mind, my mother is good at doing everything except (除了) cooking. I still remember what happened on my father’s birthday when I was young. For the important day, I made a birthday card and prepared a beautiful song as my gift. And my mother made a special plan. She did some cleaning early in the morning. Then she began to cook a big meal. Three hours later, we were very hungry, but there were only two dishes on the table—a seafood salad and roast duck. We all wanted to have the roast duck as soon as possible because it was our favorite. Unluckily, it looked terrible in color and tasted bad! I complained (抱怨) and only ate a little. However, my father didn’t complain at all. Instead (反而), he ate one more piece of the duck and smiled at my mother, “Good taste. I love it! Thank you, dear! It’s the best roast duck I have ever had!” My mother smiled happily and said,  “Happy birthday, my dear!” I couldn’t understand what my father said and did at that time. I thought he must have a taste problem. Ten years has passed and my father has become a 50-year-old man. He still loves the food my mother cooks, though she hasn’t become a good cook yet. As time went by, I came to know that no one is perfect, including my mother. Nothing is perfect, including my family. But love can make it different. If there is love, home will become the sweetest place in the world. 1．What did the writer prepare for his father’s birthday? A．Roast duck. B．Special plan. C．Seafood salad. D．Birthday card and a song. 2．How did the writer feel about the roast duck? A．He was excited after trying it. B．He didn't care much about its taste. C．He thought it was the best dish he had ever eaten. D．He was disappointed (失望的) and unhappy with it. 3．Why did the father say “It’s the best roast duck I have ever had!”? A．Because he had a taste problem. B．Because he was so hungry that everything was good. C．Because he thought the roast duck was really delicious. D．Because he loved his wife and didn’t want her to be sad. 4．What can we know about the writer’s mother? A．She is still not good at cooking. B．She doesn‘t want to cook for the family. C．She thinks the food she cooks is perfect. D．She plans to improve her cooking skills. 5．What does the writer want to tell us through the text? A．No one is perfect, including fathers. B．Mothers are perfect in children’s eyes. C．Love can make an imperfect family full of happiness. D．Fathers always love the food their wives’ cook.    My daddy is my hero. He is in the army and keeps people in the world safe. Sometimes he needs to leave us for a long while and help people far away. After Daddy left home, the house seemed really quiet and empty. Mommy and I both started to cry. I am proud of my daddy. I am glad he helps people. But I didn’t want him to go away. “I’m going to miss Daddy a lot,” I said. Mommy walked over to the closet, and pulled out a large basket. “Remember Hannah,” she said, “every time we want to share something with Daddy, we will write it down, draw a picture, or even make something. Then we will put it in this basket, and at the end of the week we’ll send everything in a box to Daddy. That way, he will know what we’re doing here while he’s away.” Over the next few days, I filled the basket with lots of things: a picture of me, a letter, a drawing I made. All of these things were important for me to share. But I still felt like there was something missing from the basket. At bedtime, Mommy gave me a big hug good night. That’s when I knew what was missing. “I wish I could send Daddy a good night hug,” I said. The next morning when I woke up, I saw a big piece of paper on the kitchen floor. I saw markers and crayons. “I know how you can send a hug to Daddy,” Mommy said. I lay down, and Mommy traced around me with a marker. I filled in all the white space to make it look like me. I folded it neatly and placed it in the box with the other items to send to Daddy. Two weeks later, a special note from Daddy told me that he missed me too. 1．Why did Hannah cry at the beginning? A．She lost something important. B．She had to stay at home alone. C．She didn’t want her dad to leave. D．She didn’t want to draw pictures. 2．How did Hannah communicate with her daddy after he left home? A．To make him a phone call every night. B．To visit him every month in the army. C．To write him an email every week. D．To send him something important. 3．What did Hannah wish to send to her daddy with the other items? A．An empty basket. B．A big piece of paper. C．A special note. D．A good night hug. 4．Which of the following best describes Hannah’s mother? A．Caring. B．honest. C．Strict. D．Hard-working. 5．What can you learn from the story? A．Helping others means helping ourselves. B．Expressing love can bring a family together. C．It’s important for children to respect parents. D．Children should learn to look after themselves. Eating together at home is important. In the daytime, people are busy working or studying. So they usually eat alone (单独) or eat out for fast food. Even when they are at home at night, they often do things alone. The only time for them to stay with each other is dinner time. The family meal brings the family members closer together. When I was young, I never helped prepare for dinner. But when I grew up, I often cooked for my family. The family enjoyed it together, talking about our hobbies, friends and so on. ________ My mother cooks delicious and healthy meals. She focuses on making healthy balanced meals. We never eat too much salt, fat and sugar. Because of my father’s garden, we can always have some fresh vegetables and fruit. If you want to get everyone around the table and have a great meal time, don’t forget to let children be in shopping and prepare food. These are useful for children. They will also be happy about themselves if they can help with family meals. It is always important for a family to eat together. Food is delicious with the people we love. We can stay close to each other, enjoy healthy food and practise cooking. It’s also a great time to learn about family culture. 1．The writer finds it important to eat together at home because ________. A．it’s a good time to stay close B．people don’t have much money to eat out C．it’s an easy way to cook well D．people don’t have much time to eat out 2．What does the underlined phrase “grew up” mean? A．Tried on. B．Met up. C．Got older. D．Came out. 3．Which of the following is best for “________”? A．Growing vegetables is difficult. B．Eating at home is healthy. C．Following the rules is important. D．Learning to cook is meaningful. 4．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．children will learn useful skills if they help with family meals B．parents should respect their children at home C．a family must prepare the family meals every evening D．we can order some fast food if we are really busy 5．What’s the main purpose (主要目的) of the passage? A．To tell readers how to prepare family meals. B．To show what balanced eating choices are. C．To ask children to cook for their parents. D．To explain why eating together at home is important. Slow travel is a different way of seeing the world. It is not just about visiting famous places. It is about living a little like the local people and really feeling their culture. The longer you stay, the more you can understand. I tried slow travel in India in 2012. I lived with a local family. Every day, I heard a loud, regular chant (吟唱). On the first day, I asked about it and people told me that it was a call to prayer (祷告). I believed that, but I was wrong. On the fourth day, I found out it was actually the doorbell! If I had had a fast trip and left earlier, I would have kept the wrong idea in my mind. Slow travel also lets you have unexpected experiences. Once, during a three-week stay in Italy, I went to a cinema. There, I met some friendly people. After the movie, they invited me to a local restaurant. It was a special place. There was no menu. The waiter just talked with us and then decided what we would eat. It was a real local experience that most tourists never get. If you want to try slow travel, here are some tips: ☞ ▲ to avoid crowds. Some tourist spots might be closed, but you can see more real local life. ☞ Stay where the locals live. This helps you learn about authentic life quickly. ☞ Shop at local markets and small stores. You can find interesting things and food there. 1．What is “slow travel” according to the passage? A．Visiting as many tourist spots as possible. B．Experiencing local life and culture deeply. C．Traveling quickly to save time and money. D．Staying in expensive hotels for comfort. 2．Which of the following is the best to put in ▲ ? A．Travel in the busy season B．Travel with a big group C．Travel during the off-season D．Travel to the nearest city 3．What does the underlined word “authentic” mean? A．Expensive. B．Real. C．Modern. D．Famous. 4．How does the author explain the idea of “slow travel” to us? A．By giving some numbers and facts about tourism. B．By sharing personal experiences in India and Italy. C．By comparing travel costs between fast and slow travel. D．By listing famous tourist attractions in different countries. 5．What is the writer’s opinion on “slow travel”? A．Supportive. B．Disliked. C．Unsure. D．Interested. Imagine walking through the beautiful Summer Palace, enjoying the view of lotus flowers, and then being able to taste their beauty! Zheng Aonan is a designer who turns this idea into reality by making special ice creams. He created ice creams that look just like those lotus flowers for the Old Summer Palace. The ice creams are not only yummy but also let people “taste” the culture of the place. People love to take photos with these ice creams and share them on social media. Zheng has made lots of other cool ice creams too. He made ice creams for the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. Each ice cream has a story and helps people remember the places they visit. In Hangzhou, there is a special ice cream about the West Lake. The ice cream has two parts, like a story of two lovers, Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen. When you eat it, you feel like you are in the story. Lin Ying is another designer who makes pretty ice creams. She lives in Luoyang and makes ice creams that look like peonies (牡丹), which are famous flowers there. People love to take photos with these ice creams in front of the ancient grottoes. Cultural ice creams are not just tasty. They help people learn about the history of the places they visit. They make travelling more fun and memorable. More cities in China are now using this creative idea to attract young visitors. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving a fact. B．By creating a scene. C．By telling a story. D．By asking a question. 2．Which of the following ice creams is based on the West Lake? A． B． C． D． 3．Why did Zheng Aonan make these special cultural ice creams? A．To make ice cream more delicious. B．To sell ice cream at a higher price. C．To help people remember their trips. D．To teach people about different flavors. 4．What can we infer about the designers Zheng Aonan and Lin Ying? A．They work for the same ice cream company. B．They focus on making new ice cream flavors. C．They sell their ice creams in their hometowns. D．They get ideas from places and culture in China. 5．Where is the passage probably from? A．A storybook. B．A travel magazine. C．A science textbook. D．An advertisement. Yangshan Town, located in Wuxi, Jiangsu, is famous for its honey peaches. They taste juicy and sweet. The environment in Yangshan is very good for peaches’ growth. The place enjoys more than 2,000 hours of sunlight each year. Additionally, the local people of Yangshan are skilled peach farmers. Yangshan honey peaches have become a well-known product, popular both at home and abroad (在国内外). As a result, many young people have returned to their hometown to start their own businesses. Zhang Yelin is one of them. When Zhang worked in another town, her friend once bought a peach in the supermarket and shared it with her. Zhang didn’t think it tasted good. She found it hard to find peaches as delicious as Yangshan honey peaches. She wanted to bring the delicious peaches to more people, so she started selling them part-time. During this time, Zhang found herself very interested in farming. Finally, she made a decision to give up her job. She chose to return home and become a new farmer in Yangshan. In Chinese culture, peaches symbolize (象征) health, beauty, love and a long life. The hard-working people of Yangshan have also used peaches and peach wood to create many delicious and enjoyable products. Yangshan honey peaches bring happiness to the local people. And the town’s development is a sweet journey to getting rich. 1．Why is Yangshan’s environment good for growing peaches? A．It has a cold climate. B．It has heavy rainfall. C．It enjoys good soil quality. D．It receives enough sunlight. 2．What encouraged Zhang Yelin to sell honey peaches? A．Her hope to return home. B．Her interest in peach farming. C．Her wish to share them with more people. D．Her friend’s encouragement and support. 3．Which can best describe the Yangshan people? A．Creative and hard-working. B．Beautiful and careful. C．Confident and friendly. D．Healthy and smart. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Yangshan honey peaches are difficult to grow. B．Peaches are an important fruit in Chinese culture. C．Honey peaches have brought many benefits to Yangshan. D．Zhang Yelin is the most successful farmer in Yangshan. 5．In which part of a website can we probably read the text? A．History and Art. B．Science and Technology. C．Man and Society. D．Environment and Nature. Plants are not just beautiful decorations in our world, they are the foundation of life on Earth. Without plants, life as we know it would not exist. They are incredibly important for our survival and the health of our planet. First of all, plants are our primary source of food. All the food we eat, whether it's fruits, vegetables, grains, or even the meat from animals, can be traced back to plants. Animals eat plants to grow, and then we eat the animals. So, plants are the base of the food chain. Secondly, plants produce the oxygen we breathe. Through the process of photosynthesis, they take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air, which is essential for all living things to survive. There are millions of different kinds of plants in the world, each with its own unique characteristics. Some plants are very small and simple, like moss and grass that grow close to the ground. Others are incredibly large and ancient, like the redwood trees in California. Redwood trees are the tallest trees on Earth, capable of growing up to 115 meters tall, which is like a 35-story building! They can also live for more than 2,000 years. Plants are also crucial for the environment. Their roots help to hold the soil in place, preventing erosion. They absorb rainwater, which helps to reduce flooding. They provide shelter and food for countless species of animals, birds, and insects, creating complex ecosystems. Many animals, like pandas, depend entirely on specific plants (like bamboo) for their survival. Unfortunately, many plant species are now endangered due to human activities like deforestation, pollution, and climate change. We must take action to protect plants and their habitats. We should not cut down too many trees, and we should plant more trees to replace the ones we have lost. By protecting plants, we are protecting the future of our planet and all the life that depends on it. 1．What do plants give us? A．Food. B．Oxygen. C．Many other things. D．All of the above. 2．What are the tallest trees in the world? A．Redwood trees. B．Bamboo. C．Ginkgo trees. D．Pine trees. 3．How tall can redwood trees grow? A．Up to 100 meters. B．Up to 115 meters. C．Up to 120 meters. D．Up to 125 meters. 4．Why are plants important for the environment? A．They help to keep the air clean. B．They provide homes for many animals. C．Both A and B． D．Neither A nor B． 5．What should we do to protect plants? A．We should cut down more trees. B．We should not protect plants. C．We should protect plants and not cut down too many trees. D．We should not plant more trees. Most trees grow a lot in late spring and early summer. During this time, trees produce something called chlorophyll. It is like a magic “food-maker” that helps plants turn water, carbon dioxide and sunlight into carbohydrates. This way of making food is called photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is what makes leaves green. Tree leaves actually have other colors in them all the time, but the green chlorophyll is so strong that it hides the other colors. In late spring and early summer, trees also grow new wood around their trunk (树干), branches, and roots. These layers (层) of wood are called growth rings. Each year, a new ring grows. A good, rainy year makes wide, light-colored rings while a tough year makes narrow, dark-colored ones. In autumn, the tree starts to slow down its growth. The dark part of the growth ring forms. Many trees also drop their fruit at this time. The fruit has seeds (种子) inside, and each seed has an embryo (胚胎). Germination takes place when the seed coating is wetted and embryo cells (细胞) grow and break out. But the most amazing thing that happens in autumn is the change in leaf colour. The tree stops making so much chlorophyll. When the chlorophyll disappears, the green color fades away (逐渐消失). Then, you can see the other colours that were hidden in the leaves all along! These other colours are called carotenes (yellow and orange) and anthocyanins (red, pink, and purple). The most important environmental factors controlling autumn leaf colouration are temperature, light, and water. Cold, sunny days with not too much water help the tree make more anthocyanins. 1．Which of the pictures shows “germination”? A． B． C． D． 2．What do we know about growth rings? A．They grow only on trunks. B．They mainly grow in late autumn. C．Very dry years bring narrow rings. D．The new layer grows from the center. 3．What type of sentence structure is the underlined sentence? A．S+V B．S+V+O C．S+V+O+C D．S+V+O+O 4．What may the writer talk about next? A．How trees change in winter. B．Special trees around the world. C．A story of planting trees in a year. D．The importance of protecting trees. ①Bamboo is one of the most useful plants in the world. It grows in many parts of Asia, Africa and South America. ②Some kinds of bamboo are really special. For example, Moso bamboo—it can grow very fast. In just one day, it can grow up to one meter. That means it can get really tall in a short time. It’s like magic of nature (大自然的魔力). Bamboo has a long and straight stalk (茎). It can be several meters long. ③In everyday life, bamboo is widely used for making “house things”. People make chairs, tables, and beds out of bamboo because it is both strong and light. Many traditional houses in some Asian countries also use bamboo to build houses. It can make the houses cool in summer and warm in winter. ④Also, bamboo is an important part of the food for some animals. Pandas, for example, mainly eat bamboo. Without bamboo, pandas would face serious food problems. ⑤What’s more, bamboo affects (影响) the environment a lot. It helps to make the air clean and stop the soil (土壤) from being washed away. ⑥However, bamboo is facing some dangers now. People cut down too much bamboo for different uses without thinking about its growth. Also, some areas where bamboo grows are being polluted. ⑦In a word, bamboo is very important to us. We should do something to protect it. In this way, bamboo can go on to play its important roles in our life and nature in the long term. 1．How fast can Moso bamboo grow? A．It can grow half a meter in a day. B．It can grow several meters in a day. C．It can grow up to one meter in a day. D．It can grow ten centimeters (厘米) in a day. 2．Why is bamboo used to make “house things”? A．Because it grows fast. B．Because it is strong and light C．Because it is easy to find and cut. D．Because it is both beautiful and cheap. 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to (指代)? A．Bamboo. B．Traditional house. C．Asian country. D．The way of building 4．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=paragraph 1 ②=paragraph2,…) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Moso bamboo is the fastest - growing plant in the world. B．Bamboo is useful but now faces dangers and needs protection. C．Pandas mainly live on bamboo and can’t live without it. D．Bamboo can be used to make many kinds of household things. The weather is getting cold. We have a warm home to keep us comfortable. But what about stray (流浪的) animals? They are poor and alone. All they can do is to walk along the streets and hope to find food here and there. There are around 500 million stray dogs in the world and a similar number of stray cats. Why are there so many stray animals? Abandonment (遗弃) may be the main reason. The owners who only care about their own needs easily give up their pets, especially when the animal is ill or born with some problems. They should answer for that. Today, the whole world is calling for better care of stray animals. And many countries have taken good ways. In the UK and the US, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (防止虐待动物协会) has a 24-hour hotline. Anyone can call if he or she finds someone is hurting an animal. In Germany, there are many laws for animal protection. The government encourages people to adopt (领养) pets from animal shelters (收容所) and give them new homes. You can also do something to help. Once you find a stray animal, don’t try to catch it by yourself. It’s dangerous. You can ask adults (成年人) around you for help. If it is safe enough to catch a stray animal, you’d better send it to an animal shelter. Most people there volunteer to take care of stray animals. There is one thing you need to keep in mind. When you decide to have a pet, treat it carefully and gently. Never give it up, or it will become a poor stray animal. 1．The underlined phrase “answer for” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese. A．回答 B．照顾 C．思考 D．负责 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The UK has a 24-hour hotline on weekends to prevent people from hunting. B．German government helps animals find new homes. C．Phone calls about adopting animals are accepted in the US at any time. D．When you find a stray animal, catch it and send it to the animal shelter at once. 3．The writer’s main purpose of writing the passage is to ________. A．solve the problem of stray animals B．call on more people to care about stray animals C．criticize (批评) people who gave up their pets D．show many countries are taking action to protect stray animals Scientists put a mother in one place. They put her two-year-old child in another place. There was a telephone line between them. Soon, the mother and child were talking to each other. The mother and child were dolphins. In this experiment (实验), one of the two dolphins would make a sound. Then the other dolphin would make the same sound. Also, the scientists believed that the two animals knew who they were talking to. Scientists have known for a long time that animals can “talk” with each other. But dolphins have some special ways of talking. They are very smart. When they are in a group, they “talk” to each other. They do this through using different sounds. Dolphins not only use sounds to talk, but also use body language. They “tell” something to another dolphin by moving their body in an interesting way. They also do it by opening and closing their mouths quickly. Scientists have listened to the dolphins’ sounds, and they have watched the dolphins’ behaviour. It’s a pity that they don’t know what the dolphins are saying. However, scientists have a strong hope of understanding dolphins’ language… 1．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Dolphins like talking. B．Scientists talk to dolphins. C．Animals can talk with each other. D．Dolphins have some special ways of talking. 2．How do dolphins talk when they are in a group? a. Using their body language b. Doing experiments. c. Making different sounds    d. Following what people do. A．a, b B．a, c   C．a, d   D．c, d 3．What is the writer probably going to write in the last paragraph? A．Different animals have different ways of talking. B．Scientists think of more ways to protect dolphins. C．Scientists do more experiments to study dolphins’ language. D．Mother dolphins talk to baby dolphins in a special way. 4．Why did scientists do the experiment with the mother dolphin and her child? A．To teach dolphins to use telephones. B．To find out if dolphins can communicate with each other. C．To see how dolphins move their bodies. D．To learn how dolphins make sounds in groups. 5．Where is the material probably from? A．A science book. B．A life magazine. C．A travel guide. D．A history book. South China tigers are one of the most endangered animals in China. They mainly live in the forests of southern China. But now, there are only about 100 South China tigers left in the world, most of which live in zoos or wildlife centers. Why are they in danger? First, people cut down many trees, so their living places are getting smaller. Second, some people hunt them illegally for their bones and fur. Also, the number of their prey (猎物) is decreasing because of pollution and habitat loss. To save South China tigers, people have built more nature reserves for them. Laws have been made to stop illegal hunting. Scientists are also trying to help them reproduce (繁殖) more babies. We can also help by not buying products made from tiger parts and telling more people about their situation. 1．Where do South China tigers mainly live? A．In northern China’s deserts. B．In southern China’s forests. C．In western China’s mountains. D．In eastern China’s rivers. 2．How many South China tigers are there in the world now? A．About 50. B．About 100. C．About 200. D．About 300. 3．Which is NOT a reason for South China tigers’ danger? A．Habitat loss. B．Illegal hunting. C．Increasing prey number. D．Pollution. 4．What have people done to save South China tigers? A．Built more nature reserves. B．Gave them more prey. C．Moved all of them to cities. D．Stopped protecting other animals. 5．What can we do to help South China tigers? A．Buy tiger bone products. B．Cut down more trees. C．Tell others about their situation. D．Hunt their prey. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $