专题03 Units5～6（语篇综合练）英语新教材北师大版八年级下册

专题03 Units 5~6（语篇综合练） （建议用时：40分钟） 完形填空A 讲述了作者学习英语的经历：起初因兴趣学英语，却因难度失去兴趣，后在老师帮助下改进方法，还与外国老人交流，重拾对英语的热情。 完形填空A 讲述了哪吒的家乡曾经是一个美丽的地方，但后来因为工厂的建立而遭受污染。哪吒决定带领村民们改善环境，经过几个月的努力，家乡的环境得到了显著改善。文章通过哪吒的故事传达了保护环境的重要性。 完形填空A 阐述了水污染的成因及其对人类和环境的危害，并指出人们已经认识到清洁水的重要性，开始采取保护措施。 阅读A 介绍了闲聊（small talk）的定义、核心特点、闲聊话题的选择规则，说明了闲聊在日常跨文化交流中的重要作用，最后点明：学习一门语言时，除了掌握词汇和语法，还需要了解该语言对应的社会文化与行为习惯。 阅读B 围绕语言学习的影响因素展开讨论，指出学好语言不仅需要合适的环境，时间和个人想要学习的强烈意愿也起到关键作用。 阅读C 通过David学习英语的经历，展现了“害怕犯错”是语言学习的常见障碍，而在他人鼓励下勇敢面对错误、从错误中学习，最终能实现自我突破，证明了“错误是学习的契机”这一核心观点。 阅读D 探讨鸟类声音环境对人类幸福感的影响，并通过葡萄园实验研究证实了鸟类多样性对自然声景的积极影响，呼吁人们保护自然、亲近自然。 阅读E 文章围绕“垂直绿化”展开，先明确其定义，接着阐述其改善空气质量、缓解热岛效应、保护生物多样性等优势，同时说明实施垂直绿化所需的技术和植物选择要求 阅读F 讲述了新疆麦盖提县N39°景区的巨大变化：从过去饱受沙尘暴侵袭的“死亡之海”，如今通过植树造林和发展旅游，变成了充满生机与希望的旅游胜地，当地居民的生活也得到了极大改善。 阅读还原A 介绍了中学交换项目的四大优势：快速学语言、体验不同生活方式、个人成长、结交国际朋友，强调其是学习、成长和交友的奇妙旅程。 阅读还原B 介绍了全国各地都面临着水资源短缺的问题。 任务型阅读A 介绍两位国外学生来中国参加“汉语桥”世界中学生中文比赛的事情，展现了中国流行文化在国际上对年轻人的影响。 任务型阅读B 讲述了作者自小学习英语的经历，以及他对英语的看法有很大改变。 任务型阅读C 主要讲述了四川成都一位水果摊主谢红英通过自学英语提高销售能力并成为网红的故事。 任务型阅读D 讲述了日本上胜町村民通过精细分类回收、奖励制度和物品共享等方式实现零浪费生活的故事，并倡导大城市学习这种环保理念。 一、完形填空 A I still remember I fell in love with English from a very young age, because I thought it was 1 useful language. With a strong wish to learn English, I began to learn it. But soon I found it 2 than expected. There were too many 3 , grammar rules, expressions and many other things to remember. And although I knew 4 to write them, I couldn’t use them correctly and exactly. So I did quite badly in my first English test. I was worried about it. This made me lose my interest 5 English little by little. While I was in trouble, my English teacher gave 6 much help. With her help, I realized there must 7 something wrong with my ways of learning. I decided to make a change. I did what my teacher said 8 tried many different ways of learning English. As the days went by, I did better and better. During the summer vacation, an old woman from America 9 my school. She had a talk with us. It was my first time 10 a foreigner. I got a little nervous at first, but soon I found it exciting to talk with her, and I learned a lot from her. How I wish to practice speaking English with foreigners every day! 1．A．a B．an C．the D．this 2．A．difficult B．more difficult C．easy D．easier 3．A．word B．words C．map D．maps 4．A．who B．what C．how D．which 5．A．on B．of C．in D．at 6．A．him B．his C．me D．my 7．A．be B．is C．am D．are 8．A．or B．because C．and D．until 9．A．visit B．visited C．is visiting D．will visit 10．A．play B．to play C．meet D．to meet 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．C 7．A 8．C 9．B 10．D 【导语】本文讲述了作者学习英语的经历：起初因兴趣学英语，却因难度失去兴趣，后在老师帮助下改进方法，还与外国老人交流，重拾对英语的热情。 1．句意：我至今仍记得，我从小就爱上了英语，因为我认为它是一门有用的语言。 英语是“一”门有用的语言，空处表泛指，useful以辅音音素开头，应选用a。 2．句意：但很快我发现它比预想的更难。 根据后文“有太多的单词、语法和表达等等要记”，说明英语很“难”；由“than”可知，使用比较级。应选用more difficult。 3．句意：有太多单词、语法规则、表达和许多其他东西要记。 too many后接可数名词复数，学习英语需要记忆“单词”，应选用words。 4．句意：而且虽然我知道怎么写它们，却无法正确、准确地使用它们。 此处表示“知道如何写，却无法正确地使用”，表示“方式”应选用how。 5．句意：这让我渐渐对英语失去了兴趣。 lose interest in sth.表示“对某事失去兴趣”，应选用in。 6．句意：在我陷入困境时，我的英语老师给了我很多帮助。 动词“gave”后接人称代词宾格，结合语境是老师帮助“我”，应选用me。 7．句意：在她的帮助下，我意识到我的学习方法一定有问题。 情态动词“must”后接动词原形，应选用be。 8．句意：我按照老师说的做，并且尝试了许多不同的英语学习方法。 “按照老师说的做”和“尝试不同的学习方法”是并列关系，应选用and。 9．句意：暑假期间，一位来自美国的老奶奶参观了我的学校。 由后文的“had”可知，动作发生在过去，用一般过去时，应选用visited。 10．句意：这是我第一次见到外国人。 It’s one’s first time to do sth.“某人第一次做某事”，结合语境是“第一次见到外国人”，应选用to meet。 B In the past, Ne Zha’s hometown was a beautiful place with clear rivers and green mountains. But 1 changed when factories were built in the northern area. Thick smoke and chemical waste (浓烟和化学废物) slowly 2 the land into a gray desert. “Father, we used to swim in these rivers!” Ne Zha said to his father Li Jing. His father once worked in a steel factory. Li Jing said sadly, “Son, I think our 3 has been badly harmed.” Ne Zha decided to improve the situation. He gathered all villagers. They cleaned the waste and 4 new trees. Although it seemed impossible 5 , their hard work started showing results. Ne Zha’s mother, Yin Shi, 6 women to clean the block (障碍物) around the ancient temple. “We must do it until every street becomes clean,” she said. Even the children helped, carrying water in tiny buckets. After months of effort (努力), fish 7 to the rivers. At a village meeting, old Mr. Wang said, “This is the most 8 view I’ve seen since my childhood!” Everyone cheered when a butterfly landed on Ne Zha’s shoulder. Nowadays, the villagers keep in touch through online groups to 9 their home. As Ne Zha says, “True magic isn’t about fighting monsters, but guarding (守卫) the 10 around us.” 1．A．everything B．nothing C．everybody D．nobody 2．A．shut B．pushed C．filled D．turned 3．A．time B．environment C．peace D．money 4．A．considered B．shook C．killed D．planted 5．A．at last B．at most C．at first D．at least 6．A．entered B．hid C．organized D．warned 7．A．returned B．received C．caused D．attacked 8．A．honest B．difficult C．boring D．amazing 9．A．defeat B．protect C．greet D．forget 10．A．danger B．friendship C．beauty D．quality 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．C 6．C 7．A 8．D 9．B 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了哪吒的家乡曾经是一个美丽的地方，但后来因为工厂的建立而遭受污染。哪吒决定带领村民们改善环境，经过几个月的努力，家乡的环境得到了显著改善。文章通过哪吒的故事传达了保护环境的重要性。 1．句意：但是当北部地区建起工厂时，一切都变了。 everything每件事物；nothing没有什么；everybody每个人；nobody没有人。根据“Thick smoke and chemical waste (浓烟和化学废物) slowly... the land into a gray desert.”可知，工厂的建立使得哪吒的家乡发生了巨大的变化，环境变得恶劣，因此此处表示“一切都变了”。故选A。 2．句意：浓烟和化学废物慢慢地把土地变成了灰色的沙漠。 shut关闭；pushed推；filled填充；turned转变。根据“the land into a gray desert”可知，此处表示“把土地变成了灰色的沙漠”，turn...into...为固定搭配，表示“把……变成……”。故选D。 3．句意：儿子，我想我们的环境受到了严重破坏。 time时间；environment环境；peace和平；money金钱。根据“Thick smoke and chemical waste (浓烟和化学废物) slowly...the land into a gray desert.”可知，工厂的建立导致环境变差，因此此处表示“环境受到了严重破坏”。故选B。 4．句意：他们清理了废物，种了新树。 considered考虑；shook摇晃；killed杀死；planted种植。根据“new trees”可知，此处表示“种了新树”，plant trees为固定搭配，表示“种树”。故选D。 5．句意：虽然一开始似乎不可能，但他们的努力开始显现成效。 at last最后；at most至多；at first起初；at least至少。根据“Although it seemed impossible... their hard work started showing results.”可知，此处表示转折关系，即“虽然一开始似乎不可能，但他们的努力开始显现成效”，因此此处表示“起初”。故选C。 6．句意：哪吒的母亲殷氏组织妇女清理古庙周围的障碍物。 entered进入；hid隐藏；organized组织；warned警告。根据“women to clean the block (障碍物) around the ancient temple”可知，此处表示“组织妇女清理古庙周围的障碍物”，organize sb to do sth为固定搭配，表示“组织某人做某事”。故选C。 7．句意：经过几个月的努力，鱼回到了河里。 returned返回；received收到；caused引起；attacked攻击。根据“After months of effort (努力), fish...to the rivers.”可知，经过几个月的努力，环境得到了改善，因此鱼回到了河里，return to为固定搭配，表示“回到”。故选A。 8．句意：这是我从小到大见过的最令人惊叹的景色！ honest诚实的；difficult困难的；boring无聊的；amazing令人惊叹的。根据“Everyone cheered when a butterfly landed on Ne Zha’s shoulder.”可知，环境得到了显著改善，大家都很高兴，因此此处表示“这是最令人惊叹的景色”。故选D。 9．句意：如今，村民们通过在线群组保持联系，以保护他们的家园。 defeat打败；protect保护；greet问候；forget忘记。根据“their home”和上下文语境可知，此处表示“保护他们的家园”，protect为动词，表示“保护”。故选B。 10．句意：正如哪吒所说：“真正的魔法不是打败怪物，而是守护我们周围的美。” danger危险；friendship友谊；beauty美；quality质量。根据“True magic isn’t about fighting monsters, but guarding (守卫) the...around us.”和上下文语境可知，哪吒带领村民们改善环境，守护了家乡的美，因此此处表示“守护我们周围的美”。故选C。 C Nowadays, there is a lot of water pollution (污染). Water pollution is the pollution of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater), very often by people’s 1 . A lot of factories pour 2 water into rivers. Many cities put wastewater into rivers and lakes. These kinds of activities let water pollution become the second most 3 pollution in the world, after the air pollution. Water pollution affects (影响) drinking water, rivers, lakes and oceans all over the world. Many people have no 4 water to use. In many poor countries, some people will die 5 they drink polluted water. What’s more, water pollution affects 6 . The environment of water for sea animals becomes worse and worse. If people keep polluting the water, they will face a lot of 7 . People have now understood the 8 of clean water. These years, more and more countries and people are working hard to protect and 9 water. They not only help keep water clean, but also tell other people to protect the water. Both people and animals cannot 10 without water. Water is important to all living things. 1．A．activities B．habits C．ideas D．jobs 2．A．clean B．cool C．dirty D．hot 3．A．dangerous B．different C．powerful D．unhealthy 4．A．clean B．cooking C．drinking D．used 5．A．and B．because C．if D．unless 6．A．animals B．humans C．nature D．plants 7．A．decisions B．plans C．problems D．tests 8．A．cycle B．importance C．place D．role 9．A．drop B．find C．make D．save 10．A．live B．see C．think D．work 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．C 8．B 9．D 10．A 【导语】本文主要阐述了水污染的成因及其对人类和环境的危害，并指出人们已经认识到清洁水的重要性，开始采取保护措施。 1．句意：水污染是水体（如湖泊、河流、海洋、含水层和地下水）的污染，通常是由人类活动造成的。 activities活动；habits习惯；ideas想法；jobs工作。根据文中“Water pollution is the pollution of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater), very often by people’s…”及下文中“These kinds of activities let water pollution become the second most…pollution in the world, after the air pollution.”可知，此处指的是人类活动导致了水污染。故选A。 2．句意：许多工厂将污水排入河流。 clean干净的；cool凉爽的；dirty脏的；hot热的。根据文中“A lot of factories pour…water into rivers.”可知，此处指的是工厂排放的是不干净的水。故选C。 3．句意：这些活动使水污染成为世界上仅次于空气污染的第二大危险污染。 dangerous危险的；different不同的；powerful强大的；unhealthy不健康的。根据文中“These kinds of activities let water pollution become the second most…pollution in the world, after the air pollution.”此处指的是水污染对人类健康构成巨大威胁，是非常危险的。故选A。 4．句意：许多人没有干净的水可用。 clean干净的；cooking烹饪的；drinking饮用的；used使用过的。根据文中“Many people have no…water to use.”及下文中的“polluted water”可知，此处指的是没有干净的水。故选A。 5．句意：在许多贫穷的国家，一些人如果喝了被污染的水就会死亡。 and和；because因为；if如果；unless除非。根据文中“In many poor countries, some people will die…they drink polluted water.”可知，“喝了被污染的水”是“人死亡”的条件，所以用if引导条件状语从句。故选C。 6．句意：更重要的是，水污染影响动物。 animals动物；humans人类；nature自然；plants植物。根据文中“What’s more, water pollution affects…”及下文中“The environment of water for sea animals becomes worse and worse.”可知，此处指的是水污染对动物造成的影响。故选A。 7．句意：如果人们继续污染水，他们将面临许多问题。 decisions决策；plans计划；problems问题；tests测试。根据文中“If people keep polluting the water, they will face a lot of…”可知，继续污染水会带来许多问题。故选C。 8．句意：人们现在已经理解了干净水的重要性。 cycle循环；importance重要性；place地点；role角色。根据文中“People have now understood the…of clean water.”及下文中的“help keep water clean”和“protect the water”可知，此处指的是保护水资源的积极行为，因此人们肯定意识到了清洁水源的重要性。故选B。 9．句意：这些年，越来越多的国家和人民正在努力保护和节约水资源。 drop扔；find发现；make制作；save节约。根据文中“These years, more and more countries and people are working hard to protect and…water. ”及上下文可知，此处指的是人们意识到清洁水源的重要性后，一定会努力保护水资源并节约用水。故选D。 10．句意：人和动物没有水都不能生存。 live生存；see看到；think思考；work工作。根据文中“Both people and animals cannot…without water.”可知，此处指的是无论是人类还是动物的生存都离不开水。故选A。 二、阅读理解 A In most languages, people often start small talk after a greeting. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation. In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something that both people have the same opinion about. The purpose (目的 ) of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion (宗教) or politics (政治) , so these are not suitable topics for small talk. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: “Great game, isn’t it?” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?” Small talk is an important part of conversation in any language. People in different countries start small talk in different ways. This shows that when we learn a language, we should learn the vocabulary and the grammar as well as the social behavior of the people who speak it. 1．Small talk ________. A．is a kind of conversation with short words B．is a greeting when people meet each other C．is to let people disagree about something D．is a polite friendly conversation on unimportant topics 2．The favorite topic of small talk is about ________. A．the weather B．politics C．games D．languages 3．The passage suggests that when we learn a language, ________. A．we should learn about the transport system of the country B．we should only learn the grammar and the vocabulary C．we should know the culture of the country D．we should know the importance of the language 4．When we say “Great game, isn’t it?”, we in fact ________. A．ask a question B．agree with the other C．greet each other D．start small talk 5．What we learn from the passage is that ________. A．different languages have different grammars B．small talk is an important part in a language C．small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation D．we can talk about religion and politics in small talk 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了闲聊（small talk）的定义、核心特点、闲聊话题的选择规则，说明了闲聊在日常跨文化交流中的重要作用，最后点明：学习一门语言时，除了掌握词汇和语法，还需要了解该语言对应的社会文化与行为习惯。 1．根据第1段第2句“Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation.”以及后文提到闲聊的话题是天气、球赛等无关紧要的内容，目的是让双方轻松达成共识。因此，D 选项“是关于不重要话题的礼貌友好对话” 符合定义。 2．根据原文第一段“In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather”以及“People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk”可得出：天气是最受欢迎、最安全的闲聊话题，对应A选项。 3．根据原文第二段最后一句“when we learn a language, we should learn the vocabulary and the grammar as well as the social behavior of the people who speak it”可得出：学习语言需要同时了解对应国家的社会文化，对应C选项。 4．根据原文第一段“The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: ‘Great game, isn’t it?’”可得出：这句话是观看足球比赛时发起闲聊的典型例子，实际作用是开启闲聊，对应D选项，因此选D。 5．根据原文第二段第一句“Small talk is an important part of conversation in any language”可得出：闲聊是一门语言交流中非常重要的部分，对应B选项。 B How did you learn to speak Chinese? By following the people around you (like your parents), right? Children around the world pick up their first language in this way. The environment is important for you to learn a language. What if you grew up in an environment where people spoke hundreds of languages? Let’s imagine there is a boy. He grew up in an airport (机场) and talks to visitors from all over the world every day. Could such a child later be able to speak hundreds of languages? According to language researchers, the answer to that question is “maybe not”. One problem is time. Nobody can learn a new language within just one day. But there is another, more important thing: what you want. Your mind doesn’t naturally take in everything around you. It pays attention to the world and develops feelings about it. That plays a big role in how you learn. Let’s go back to the imaginary airport above. If the plane is delayed (延迟), there are some people who have to stay at the airport. A person is fighting with workers in a strange language, and the child may heed (注意). At the same time, another person is politely talking with workers in a strange language. And he helps other people solve the problem. Everyone speaks highly of him. What will the child think of the two people? He may think the second person is cool and may want to learn that person’s language. So to learn lots of languages, you don’t just need a proper environment. Time and a strong wish to pick up those languages matter a lot, too. 1．How do children learn their first language? A．They learn everything quickly. B．They know little about what they are learning. C．They learn a lot from the people around them. D．They usually start by following their parents’ advice. 2．What is special about the boy in paragraph 2? A．He talks in hundreds of languages. B．He is popular with other visitors. C．He travels to many places every year. D．He meets different people every day. 3．What matters more in language learning, according to paragraph 3? A．Enough time. B．Personal interest. C．Strong memory. D．The right environment. 4．What can we know about the people staying at the airport in paragraph 4? A．They stay there because the plane doesn’t take off on time. B．They all talk with workers in a strange language. C．They help each other solve problems. D．They fight with the airport workers. 5．Why might the child want to learn the second person’s language? A．The language sounds cool. B．The language is easy to learn. C．The person is polite and helpful. D．The person works as a good teacher. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文围绕语言学习的影响因素展开讨论，指出学好语言不仅需要合适的环境，时间和个人想要学习的强烈意愿也起到关键作用。 1．第一段“How did you learn to speak Chinese? By following the people around you (like your parents), right? Children around the world pick up their first language in this way.”表明孩子主要从身边的人那里学习母语。 2．第二段中的“Let’s imagine there is a boy. He grows up in an airport (机场) and talks to visitors from all over the world every day.”表明这个男孩的特殊之处是每天都会接触不同国家的人。 3．第三段中的“But there is another more important thing: what you want.”表明个人的兴趣意愿在语言学习中比时间和环境更重要。 4．第四段的第二句“If the plane is delayed (延迟), there are some people who have to stay at the airport.”表明人们留在机场是因为飞机没有按时起飞。 5．结合第四段中的“...At the same time, another person is politely talking with workers in a strange language. And he helps other people solve the problem. Everyone speaks highly of him. What will the child think of the two people? He may think the second person is cool and may want to learn that person’s language.”，孩子是因为第二个人礼貌又乐于助人，认可对方所以想要学习对方的语言。 C David is a student who once struggled with English. His biggest problem was that he was afraid of making mistakes. In class, he never raised his hand. He just copied down what the teacher wrote on the blackboard without really understanding it. His English score was always the lowest in his class, which made him feel ashamed. One day, his English teacher, Mr. Li, had a talk with him after class. Mr. Li said, “Mistakes are not your enemies. They are your teachers. Every mistake shows you an area where you need to improve.” He encouraged David to speak up without fear. David decided to change. He started by setting a small goal: to ask or answer one question in each English class. At first, his voice was shaky (颤抖的), and sometimes he gave wrong answers. But Mr. Li always smiled and said, “Good! Try!” Gradually (渐渐地), David became braver. He also began to practice English with his classmates after school. They watched English cartoons together and tried to describe what they saw. Months later, David’s progress was clear. He could understand most of what the teacher said in class. He even volunteered to give a short English speech at the school art festival. Although he was still not perfect, he was no longer afraid. He learned that the key to learning a language is not avoiding mistakes, but learning from them. 1．What was David’s biggest problem in learning English at first? A．He couldn’t remember the words. B．He was afraid of making mistakes. C．He wasn’t interested in English. D．He was weak in listening skills. 2．Why did David decide to change? A．He knew the importance of learning English. B．He thought mistakes are enemies of learning. C．His teacher encouraged him to speak up without fear. D．He succeeded in his final English examination. 3．What was David’s first small goal? A．To get the encouragement from his teacher. B．To finish the English homework on time every day. C．To watch English cartoons and sing English songs. D．To ask or answer one question in each English class. 4．What happened to David months later? A．He made great progress finally. B．He was perfect in learning English. C．He gave up learning English. D．He loved raising his hand in English class. 5．What can we learn from David’s story? A．We should never ask questions in class. B．Not making mistakes is the only way to success. C．Watching cartoons is the best way to learn English. D．Learning from mistakes is important for progress. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，通过David学习英语的经历，展现了“害怕犯错”是语言学习的常见障碍，而在他人鼓励下勇敢面对错误、从错误中学习，最终能实现自我突破，证明了“错误是学习的契机”这一核心观点。 1．第一段第二句“His biggest problem was that he was afraid of making mistakes.”明确指出，David最初学英语的最大问题是害怕犯错。 2．第二段“Mr. Li said, ‘Mistakes are not your enemies...’ He encouraged David to speak up without fear.”和第三段首句“David decided to change.”表明，David决定改变是因为老师的鼓励和引导。 3．第三段第二句“He started by setting a small goal: to ask or answer one question in each English class.”直接说明，David的第一个小目标是每节英语课提问或回答一个问题。 4．第四段“Months later, David’s progress was clear... he was no longer afraid.”描述了几个月后David取得了明显进步。 5．从David的经历和第四段尾句“He learned that the key to learning a language is not avoiding mistakes, but learning from them.”可知，文章传递的核心主旨是“从错误中学习对进步很重要”。 D Imagine you are walking on the hills that seem to never end. The warm sunshine is shining on you, and you can hear birds singing all around. Such a peaceful scene is hard to find in the modern world. Our natural soundscapes (声音环境) are falling silent as the number of birds is getting smaller. Our study looked into the connection between birdsong and people, especially in English vineyards (葡萄园) . We made a survey about communities across 21 vineyards. The results showed that vineyards which had more kinds of birds had louder and more complex (复杂的) soundscapes. ★ The short answer is yes. More and more facts show that spending time in nature is good for our health. It can lower the risks of getting heart diseases and anxiety. Natural soundscapes help us relax and feel calm. So as part of our research, we studied the experiences of 186 people who joined wine tours at three vineyards with different soundscapes. We also improved some vineyard soundscapes with hidden speakers, which played the songs of five more bird species (物种). This was designed to see how the visitors’ feelings about nature would change when the number of bird species and songs increased. The results were quite interesting. Visitors who experienced louder and more complex sounds—whether in vineyards with naturally richer soundscapes or in those we had improved—reported enjoying the sounds more. They felt closer to nature and had higher satisfaction with their tours. With richer soundscapes, they felt more relaxed and happier during the tours. Our study shows how birdsong directly influences our happiness. It also gives a very good reason for protecting natural soundscapes. Protecting birds and their home is important to everyone. So, we hope businesses and people will be encouraged to spend time and money on protecting nature and helping people feel closer to nature. 1．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To show opinions. B．To make readers happy. C．To introduce the topic. D．To explain the reasons. 2．Which of the following vineyard has the loudest and the most complex soundscape? A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．But do vineyards with more bird species produce wine that tastes better? B．But does it make a difference if our natural soundscapes are becoming quiet? C．Do human activities cause the drop of the number of birds in nature? D．Do people like visiting vineyards with simple soundscapes better? 4．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．What the researchers did. B．The background of the research. C．What the researchers found. D．The importance of the research. 5．What do the findings of the study suggest? A．Doing deeper research into birds. B．Building better businesses. C．Looking for greater happiness. D．Being close to nature. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要探讨鸟类声音环境对人类幸福感的影响，并通过葡萄园实验研究证实了鸟类多样性对自然声景的积极影响，呼吁人们保护自然、亲近自然。 1．根据“Our natural soundscapes (声音环境) are falling silent as the number of birds is getting smaller.”可知第一段描述自然声音环境的宁静场景和鸟类数量减少的现象，可知其目的是引入话题。 2．根据文章第二段“The results showed that vineyards which had more kinds of birds had louder and more complex soundscapes.”可知，鸟类种类最丰富的葡萄园对应声音环境最复杂。 选项A的图片植被茂密、鸟类栖息环境最优。 3．推理判断题。根据下划线后的回答“The short answer is yes.”及后文关于自然声音对健康的益处，可知问题应与“自然声音环境变化是否重要”相关。 4．第四段描述了实验设计及观察游客感受变化的过程，属于研究过程。 5．根据最后一段“Our study shows how birdsong directly influences our happiness. It also gives a very good reason for protecting natural soundscapes.”可知，研究建议加强与自然的联系。 E Vertical Greening: A New Way to Make Cities Greener    In recent years, more and more cities around the world are facing environmental problems such as air pollution and the heat island effect (热岛效应). To solve these problems, many cities have started to try vertical greening (垂直绿化). Vertical greening means growing plants on the walls of buildings, bridges and other structures. It is a new and effective way to make cities greener and more livable.     Vertical greening has many advantages. First, it can improve air quality. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis (光合作用). They can also filter (过滤) dust and harmful gases in the air, making the air cleaner. Second, it can reduce the heat island effect. Green plants can absorb heat from the sun and cool down the surrounding environment. Studies show that buildings with vertical greening are 5 to 8 degrees cooler in summer than those without. Third, vertical greening can provide habitats (栖息地) for birds and insects, helping to protect biodiversity (生物多样性). In addition, it can make cities more beautiful and enjoyable.     However, vertical greening is not easy to carry out. It requires careful planning and proper technology. For example, the walls need to be strong enough to support the weight of the plants and the soil. Special irrigation systems (灌溉系统) are also needed to water the plants regularly. Moreover, choosing the right plants is important. Some plants are more suitable for vertical growth, such as ivy (常春藤), climbing roses and ferns (蕨类植物). These plants have strong climbing abilities and can adapt to the environment on walls.     Many cities in China have already adopted vertical greening. For example, in Shanghai, many office buildings and residential buildings have green walls. The Shanghai Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, has a large-scale vertical greening system. In Guangzhou, some bridges are covered with green plants, which not only look beautiful but also help to reduce noise. These examples show that vertical greening is becoming more and more popular in China.     As cities continue to develop, vertical greening will play a more important role in creating a sustainable (可持续的) urban environment. It is a promising way to make our cities greener, healthier and more comfortable to live in. 1．What is vertical greening? A．Growing plants on the ground in cities. B．Growing plants on the walls of buildings and other structures. C．Making cities greener by planting more trees in parks. D．Using green materials to build buildings. 2．Which of the following is NOT an advantage of vertical greening? A．Improving air quality. B．Reducing the heat island effect. C．Increasing the weight of buildings. D．Protecting biodiversity. 3．Why is choosing the right plants important for vertical greening? A．Because some plants are more expensive. B．Because some plants have strong climbing abilities and can adapt to the wall environment. C．Because some plants can absorb more carbon dioxide. D．Because some plants are more beautiful. 4．Which city in China is mentioned as an example of adopting vertical greening? A．Beijing. B．Shanghai. C．Chengdu. D．Chongqing. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of modern cities. B．The advantages of vertical greening. C．Vertical greening as a new way to make cities greener. D．The development of vertical greening in the world. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕“垂直绿化”展开，先明确其定义，接着阐述其改善空气质量、缓解热岛效应、保护生物多样性等优势，同时说明实施垂直绿化所需的技术和植物选择要求，最后通过上海、广州的案例展示其在国内的应用，指出垂直绿化是让城市更绿色、更宜居的有效新方式，未来将在城市可持续发展中发挥重要作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Vertical greening means growing plants on the walls of buildings, bridges and other structures.”可知，垂直绿化的定义是在建筑墙体、桥梁等结构上种植植物。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Vertical greening has many advantages. First, it can improve air quality… Second, it can reduce the heat island effect… Third, vertical greening can provide habitats for birds and insects, helping to protect biodiversity. In addition, it can make cities more beautiful and enjoyable.”可知，本段列举了垂直绿化的优势：改善空气质量 (A)、缓解热岛效应 (B)、保护生物多样性 (D)，还提到能美化城市；选项C“增加建筑重量”并非优势，而是实施垂直绿化时需要考虑的承重问题 (第三段提到“墙壁需要足够坚固以支撑植物和土壤的重量”)，属于实施挑战而非优势。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“choosing the right plants is important. Some plants are more suitable for vertical growth, such as ivy, climbing roses and ferns. These plants have strong climbing abilities and can adapt to the environment on walls.”可知，选择合适植物的原因是部分植物攀爬能力强，能适应墙体环境。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“For example, in Shanghai, many office buildings and residential buildings have green walls… In Guangzhou, some bridges are covered with green plants, which not only look beautiful but also help to reduce noise.”可知，本段提到了上海和广州垂直绿化案例，但选项中只有上海，A (北京)、C (成都)、D (重庆) 均未在文中出现。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。文章标题“Vertical Greening: A New Way to Make Cities Greener”直接点明主旨，全文围绕“垂直绿化作为城市绿化的新方式”展开，涵盖定义、优势、实施、案例等内容。选项A (现代城市问题) 是引出话题的背景，并非主旨；选项B (垂直绿化的优势) 是文章部分内容，不全面；选项D (全球垂直绿化的发展) 文中未重点提及，仅介绍了国内案例。故选C。 F The N39° scenic area (景区) in Makit, Xinjiang rests in the south-western part of the Taklimakan Desert. This desert is known as the “Sea of Death”. In the past, sandstorms often happened in the area. As a result, local people lived a hard life. However, great changes have taken place there over the years. To prevent sandstorms and improve the environment, local people planted thousands of trees. In November 2024, they completed a 3,046-kilometre green belt around the Taklimakan Desert. So far, the protective forests have covered an area of around 30,666 hectares (公顷) in Makit alone. While improving the environment, local people have also worked hard to develop tourism. The N39° scenic area has been a popular tourist attraction since it was opened to the public in 2016. According to a report, about 500,000 visitors from home and abroad travel there for exciting adventures every year. They can take part in all kinds of fun activities in the scenic area, such as sand surfing (滑沙), desert camping, and camel (骆驼) riding. Chen Wenbai, a visitor from Guangdong, said excitedly, “I saw the big desert and rode a camel for the first time. It was an incredible experience!” The changes have also brought new hope and chances to the local people. Aynur Emer, a young lady from Makit, now works as a manager at the N39° scenic area. She said, “When I was a child, sandstorms were so strong that I often got lost on my way home. I never imagined the desert could be so beautiful and bring us a better life.” The once-feared “Sea of Death” is now becoming a sea of life and hope. 1．What do we know about the N39° scenic area? A．It has a beautiful sea. B．It lies in the south-west of Makit. C．It used to be famous for its fun activities. D．It attracts tourists from all over the world every year. 2．How does the writer show the environmental change in the area? A．By telling a joke. B．By providing numbers. C．By using a saying. D．By asking questions. 3．The underlined word “incredible” has a similar meaning to “_______”. A．Fantastic B．Tiring C．Difficult D．Educational 4．How does Aynur Emer feel about the changes in her hometown? A．Angry and scared. B．Worried but hopeful. C．Surprised and happy. D．Nervous but cheerful. 5．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To teach people how to prevent sandstorms. B．To introduce some popular activities in Xinjiang. C．To call on people to protect the Taklimakan Desert. D．To show the positive changes in the N39° scenic area. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了新疆麦盖提县N39°景区的巨大变化：从过去饱受沙尘暴侵袭的“死亡之海”，如今通过植树造林和发展旅游，变成了充满生机与希望的旅游胜地，当地居民的生活也得到了极大改善。 1．第3段提到“about 500,000 visitors from home and abroad travel there for exciting adventures every year”，说明N39°景区每年吸引来自国内外的游客。 2．第2段提到“planted thousands of trees”、“3,046-kilometre green belt”、“30,666 hectares”等具体数字，通过数据对比展现环境变化。 3．第3段游客说“I saw the big desert and rode a camel for the first time. It was an incredible experience!”，结合“excitedly”可知“incredible”意为“极好的、了不起的”，与fantastic含义相近。 4．第4段Aynur Emer说“I never imagined the desert could be so beautiful and bring us a better life.”，体现出她对家乡变化的惊讶与喜悦。 5．全文通过对比过去与现在的N39°景区，展现环境改善、旅游发展和居民生活变好的积极变化，目的是展示该区域的正向转变。 三、阅读还原 A 根据上下文意思，从选项中选择5个句子补全文章，使其意思完整。 Joining middle school exchange programs is not only a special experience but also a chance to learn some amazing things. Let’s find out some of the advantages these programs offer. Learn Languages faster 1 It’s like being in a real-life classroom. Everyone speaks the language you’re learning. You will become better at understanding, talking, and even using cool phrases. Experience different ways of life You are in a totally new place, and people there do things differently. You learn that the world is very big with all kinds of cultures, languages, and traditions. 2 Grow Stronger as a Person Being away from your parents may be difficult. 3 You learn to make decisions on your own. It is a big step towards independence. Dealing with difficulties in a new environment helps to build your ability and confidence too. Make friends from all over the world You have the chance to meet interesting people from every corner of the world. As you learn and solve problems together, strong friendships can be built. 4 You can stay in touch and share ideas about life with your foreign friends even after you go back to your country So, going on an exchange in middle school isn’t just about going to a new place. 5 It’s a fantastic journey! A．However, it’s a chance to become stronger. B．So, you’d better think carefully before you go. C．Sometimes these friendships can last a lifetime. D．It helps you understand and respect different ways of life. E．Exchange programs help you learn new languages quickly. F．It’s about learning, growing and making friends from all over the world. 【答案】1．E 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中学交换项目的四大优势：快速学语言、体验不同生活方式、个人成长、结交国际朋友，强调其是学习、成长和交友的奇妙旅程。 1．前文小标题为“Learn Languages faster”，后文解释在真实语言环境中提升语言能力，E项“Exchange programs help you learn new languages quickly”直接点明交换项目对语言学习的帮助，衔接小标题与后文内容。 2．前文提到体验不同文化、传统，D项“It helps you understand and respect different ways of life”进一步说明该体验的意义（理解并尊重不同生活方式），符合逻辑。 3．前文说“远离父母可能很难”，后文讲“学会独立做决定”，A项“However, it’s a chance to become stronger”用转折引出困难背后的成长机会，衔接自然。 4．前文提到“建立牢固友谊”，C项“Sometimes these friendships can last a lifetime”补充友谊的持久性，与后文“回国后保持联系”呼应。 5．前文说“交换不只是去新地方”，F项“It’s about learning, growing and making friends from all over the world”总结交换的核心意义（学习、成长、交友），与前文呼应并收束段落。 B 根据短文内容，从短文后的A—F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。 Can you believe Chengdu is short of water? In March 2022, the government said the city will face a serious water shortage (短缺) in 2030. Some other cities in southern China, like Shenzhen and Guangzhou, are also becoming “thirsty”. 1 So why are they still short of water? As we know, populations are growing fast in these cities. 2 Each person in Chengdu has less than 600 m3 of water each year. It’s 1/4 of the country’s average (平均). The situation in Shenzhen is worse. It’s 1/12 of the country’s average. According to the UN, it is a “real water shortage” when it’s below 500 m3. 3 Chengdu depends on the Minjiang River as its main source (来源) of water. These years, there isn’t enough rain running into the river. The change also causes less snow in the mountains. They might provide less water in the future. There are other reasons for water shortages. For example, water pollution makes it harder to get clean drinking water. 4 Some cities have enough rainfall, but don’t have big lakes or reservoirs (水库) to store water. The water just goes into the sea. March 22 is World Water Day. This year, the key point is “groundwater”. We can’t see groundwater. It’s under our feet. 5 About 98 percent of Earth’s fresh water is groundwater. But in many places, people pollute groundwater. A．But it plays an important role in our lives. B．Factories and farms don’t use water in the right way. C．So people and factories need more and more water. D．Climate (气候) change is making the water problem worse. E．The government said the city was facing its most serious water shortage ever. F．Compared with northern areas, southern areas have more rain and are closer to more rivers and lakes. 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了全国各地都面临着水资源短缺的问题。 1．根据“Some other cities in southern China, like Shenzhen and Guangzhou, are also becoming ‘thirsty’”以及“So why are they still short of water?”可知虽然中国南方更靠近河流和湖泊，但是南方的一些城市仍然面临水资源短缺，选项F“与北方地区相比，南方地区降雨量更多，靠近更多的河流和湖泊”符合语境。故选F。 2．根据“As we know, populations are growing fast in these cities.”可知这些城市人口增长快，所以水的需求量增加，选项C“因此，人们和工厂需要越来越多的水”符合语境。故选C。 3．根据“Chengdu depends on the Minjiang River as its main source (来源) of water. These years, there isn’t enough rain running into the river. The change also causes less snow in the mountains. They might provide less water in the future.”可知成都依赖岷江作为主要水源，这些年没有足够的雨水流入河中，气候变化还导致山上雪量减少，未来可能提供更少的水，选项D“气候变化使水资源问题更加严重”符合语境。故选D。 4．根据“Some cities have enough rainfall, but don’t have big lakes or reservoirs (水库) to store water. The water just goes into the sea.”可知一些城市有足够的降雨量，但没有大湖或水库来储存水，所以人们没有正确用水，选项B“工厂和农场没有以正确的方式用水”符合语境。故选B。 5．根据“About 98 percent of Earth’s fresh water is groundwater.”可知地球上约98%的淡水是地下水，所以地下水很重要，选项A“但它在我们的生活中起着重要作用”符合语境。故选A。 四、任务型阅读 A 请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答五个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、信息完整切题。 Folke Borgstrom, an 18-year-old boy from Sweden, bought a jade necklace (玉项链) in Beijing. He came to China to take part in the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (世界中学生中文比赛) in Beijing and Yunnan from Oct. 16 to Oct. 30, 2023. Folke knew about jade from a Chinese TV series. “A main character looks so cool with jade,” Folke said. After doing some online research on jade, he found out that it has cultural meaning. “People believe that jade, as a symbol of virtue (美德), can bring good fortune,” Folke added. When it comes to promoting (弘扬) Chinese culture internationally, pop culture, such as Chinese TV series, is getting more popular with young people in other countries. Chulkyu Lee, a 16-year-old Korean, likes to watch short videos on the Internet. Lee said, “Through the Internet, I’ve seen many real-life moments of Chinese people. It lets me know more about the daily lives of Chinese people and the real China.” As many as 110 middle and high school students from more than 90 countries and regions (地区) took part in the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students. In it, they took cultural trips and answered questions about Chinese culture, including Chinese characters. 1．Where did Folke Borgstrom go to join the competition? 2．What did Folke think of the main character with jade in the Chinese TV series? 3．Who is pop culture popular with? 4．How did Chulkyu Lee see many real-life moments of Chinese people? 5．How many students took part in the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition? 【答案】1．In Beijing and Yunnan. 2．Cool. 3．Young people in other countries. 4．Through the Internet. 5．110. 【导语】本文通过介绍两位国外学生来中国参加“汉语桥”世界中学生中文比赛的事情，展现了中国流行文化在国际上对年轻人的影响。 1．第一段提到“He came to China to take part in the 16th ‘Chinese Bridge’ Chinese Proficiency Competition... in Beijing and Yunnan from Oct. 16 to Oct. 30, 2023.”，直接提取比赛地点，符合要求。 2．第一段提到“A main character looks so cool with jade, Folke said.”，直接提取Folke对角色的评价，符合要求。 3．第二段提到“pop culture, such as Chinese TV series, is getting more popular with young people in other countries.”，直接提取对应人群，符合要求。 4．第三段提到“Through the Internet, I’ve seen many real-life moments of Chinese people.”，直接提取Chulkyu Lee了解中国的方式，符合要求。 5．第四段提到“As many as 110 middle and high school students from more than 90 countries and regions took part in the 16th ‘Chinese Bridge’...”，直接提取参赛人数，符合要求。 B 请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，回答5个小题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整。 As far as I can remember, I first came into contact (接触) with English when I was about 6 years old. At that time, my father liked to listen to songs. The lyrics (歌词) of the songs were different from my favorite ones, I asked him what the songs meant. He said it was a kind of language that people used around the world-English. These songs interested me. Sitting on the floor of my room, I started reading every word I heard in the song and trying to sing it. I felt quite angry at that time because I had no idea what the words meant. Over time, the interest let me find an online app. It could translate (翻译) the words in cartoon shows and movies from English to Chinese. At that moment I learned that there were no more problems for me. I was lost in learning the new language. I listened to the English songs many times until I was able to sing them. Slowly, I could understand the simple lyrics, and then I could even understand the words in video games. For me, that was very meaningful. When I went to the primary school, I could learn English more easily. This was the result of my own hard work in English. Now, after studying English for fourteen years, I find that my thoughts about it have changed a lot. In the beginning, I was just a kid who thought the language was fun and interesting. Now, this language helps me learn about the world and even myself better. It also helps me think about things in many ways. 1．What made the writer interested in English? 2．Why was the writer angry at the beginning of learning English? 3．How did the writer learn English according to the third paragraph (段)? 4．Was it easy for the writer to learn English in primary school? 5．What is the last paragraph mainly about? 【答案】1．The English songs. 2．Because he had no idea what the words meant. 3．By listening to the English songs many times./He listened to the English songs many times. 4．Yes, it was./Yes. 5．The writer’s thoughts about English have changed a lot. 【导语】本文讲述了作者自小学习英语的经历，以及他对英语的看法有很大改变。 1．第一段提到“These songs interested me.”结合上下文可知，是英文歌曲让作者对英语产生了兴趣。 2．第二段提到“I felt quite angry at that time because I had no idea what the words meant.”直接提取作者生气的原因，符合要求。 3．第三段提到“I listened to the English songs many times until I was able to sing them.”直接提取作者学习英语的方式，符合要求。 4．第三段提到“When I went to the primary school, I could learn English more easily.”可知作者小学时学英语很轻松。 5．最后一段首句“Now, after studying English for fourteen years, I find that my thoughts about it have changed a lot.”是该段的主旨句，总结了段落核心内容，符合要求。 C 阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息回答问题。 There is a special place called the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (繁育研究基地) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Near this famous base, Xie Hongying, a fruit seller, is famous online for her good English. Xie, a 49-year-old villager of Jianyang, Sichuan Province, has sold fruits for more than ten years, living on all kinds of jobs with little money. One day, a foreign tourist came to her fruit stand. Xie wanted to tell him about her delicious fruits, but she couldn’t speak English. She introduced her fruit to the foreigner by gestures (手势), but the person still didn’t understand. From then on, she decided to learn English by herself to sell more fruit. Using an English-Chinese dictionary, Xie started with easy words. At first, it was very hard. She practised every day, and slowly, her English got better and better. She practiced by talking about everyday things such as plastic baskets, leaves and flowers. Over time, she became good at speaking English. One day, a foreigner told her, “Good English!” Now, Xie is famous among the sellers and on the Internet. Many people who pass by often say how good her English is. Some even remember watching her videos online. She used to have only 250 followers (粉丝) on the Internet, but now she has 25,000. People from all over the world watch her videos and are surprised at her great English. She says it helps her sell more fruit. Now she believes that she can live a better life and have a brighter future. 根据短文内容回答问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．Where is the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding? 2．What is Xie Hongying famous online for? 3．Why did Xie decide to learn English by herself? 4．How many followers does Xie have on the Internet now? 5．What do you think of Xie Hongying? 【答案】1．In Chengdu, Sichuan Province. 2．Her good English. 3．To sell more fruit. 4．25,000. 5．She is hardworking and determined. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了四川成都一位水果摊主谢红英通过自学英语提高销售能力并成为网红的故事。 1．第一段提到“There is a special place called the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.”，直接提取基地位置，符合要求。 2．第一段提到“Xie Hongying, a fruit seller, is famous online for her good English.”，直接提取谢红英走红的原因，符合要求。 3．第三段提到“From then on, she decided to learn English by herself to sell more fruit.”，直接提取她学英语的目的，符合要求。 4．第四段提到“She used to have only 250 followers on the Internet, but now she has 25,000.”，直接提取她现在的粉丝数，符合要求。 5．结合全文，谢红英为了卖水果坚持自学英语，从零基础到流利交流，体现了她勤奋、有毅力的品质，故填She is hardworking and determined（符合开放性问题要求，言之有理即可）。 D 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Sometimes, separating waste can take a lot of time. To properly recycle a plastic bottle, for example, we should pour out anything in the bottle and flatten (压平) the bottle before putting the cap back on and throwing it in the recycling bin. But that’s nothing compared to (与……相比) the recycling efforts of people in Kamikatsu, a village in southwestern Japan. The 1,500 villagers there are on a path to a zero-waste life. The Zero Waste Centre is Kamikatsu’s recycling facility (场所). There, the villagers separate their waste into 45 groups—there are nine groups for paper products alone. They clean and dry dirty items to make them ready for recycling. The village runs a reward system (奖励制度). People can collect recycling points in exchange for environmentally friendly products. There are signs that show what new items will be made from the recyclables. The village often reports how much money it has saved by working with recycling companies rather than burning all the waste. Next to the Zero Waste Centre is a special shop. There villagers can drop off items they don’t want any more, and others can take them home. This past January alone, about 450 kilograms of items were re-homed. The number is shown in the shop. In 2020, Hotel Why opened its door to the public. It is built in the shape of a question mark as if it was asking, “Why do we create so much waste?” At check-in, guests cut bars of soap to get just the amount of what they need for their stay. Each of them is given six bins to separate their waste. We can learn from the villagers of Kamikatsu. Many of their practices can be introduced into large cities to make our world a green place. 1．Why do the villagers in Kamikatsu recycle waste? 2．How many groups do they separate paper products into? 3．How do they encourage the villagers to recycle waste? 4．Where do the villagers put their items they don’t want? 5．Do you think it necessary to recycle waste? Why or why not? (本题字数不限) 【答案】1．Because they are on a path to a zero-waste life and want to make our world a green place. 2．Nine groups. 3．By running a reward system where people can exchange recycling points for eco-friendly products. 4．In a special shop next to the Zero Waste Centre. 5．Yes, I think it’s necessary because recycling helps reduce pollution and save resources. It also protects the environment for future generations. 【导语】本文主要讲述了日本上胜町村民通过精细分类回收、奖励制度和物品共享等方式实现零浪费生活的故事，并倡导大城市学习这种环保理念。 1．根据“The 1,500 villagers there are on a path to a zero-waste life.”和“Many of their practices can be introduced into large cities to make our world a green place.”可知，上胜町的村民回收垃圾是因为他们正走在零废弃生活的道路上，且希望通过这种方式助力打造绿色世界。故填Because they are on a path to a zero-waste life and want to make our world a green place. 2．根据“there are nine groups for paper products alone”可知他们将纸制品分为9类。故填Nine groups. 3．根据“The village runs a reward system (奖励制度)…in exchange for environmentally friendly products”可知他们通过奖励制度鼓励村民回收垃圾。故填By running a reward system where people can exchange recycling points for eco-friendly products. 4．根据“Next to the Zero Waste Centre is a special shop…drop off items they don’t want”可知村民会把不需要的物品放在零废物中心旁边的特殊商店里。故填In a special shop next to the Zero Waste Centre. 5．开放性试题，合理即可。参考答案：Yes, I think it’s necessary because recycling helps reduce pollution and save resources. It also protects the environment for future generations. 五、短文填空 A 根据短文内容，用单词的正确形式填空。 The summer camp of Mandarin Excellence Programme (中文培优) took place in Beijing in July. William Bridgett, a student from Tingshi School, said one of the key 1 (reason) why he joined the summer camp was that it gave him a visit to Beijing. The camp was also 2 excellent chance for William to improve his Chinese. “I like the writing part best. I am glad when I’m able to write a beautiful character,” he said with 3 (excite). Asha Sen, a student from Alexandra Park School said, “ 4 I learnt a lot about China from textbooks, I wanted to experience Chinese culture 5 person,” She added that she managed 6 (speak) long sentences while talking with the Chinese students in Chinese. Besides 7 (visit) several cities, these British students took part in many activities, such as Chinese painting, tea making and local sports. They had a 8 (good) understanding of Chinese culture and learnt Chinese in an immersive (沉浸式的) environment. Tom Dearing, the consultant (顾问) of the British Council, said, “So far, the programme 9 (help) about 11,000 British students to improve their Chinese. This year we have 1,200 students coming to China, which is the largest group of students in 10 (it) history. We hope that more British students will come to China in the future under the programme.” 【答案】1．reasons 2．an 3．excitement 4．Although/Though 5．in 6．to speak 7．visiting 8．better 9．has helped 10．its 【导语】本文报道了“中文培优”项目在北京举办的暑期夏令营，通过两位英国学生的分享，介绍了夏令营中中文学习、文化体验等活动内容及项目成果。 1．句意：来自廷斯菲尔德学校的威廉·布里吉特表示，他参加夏令营的关键原因之一是夏令营让他有机会访问北京。“one of+可数名词复数”为固定结构，表示“……之一”，reason的复数形式为reasons。 2．句意：这个夏令营对于威廉来说也是提高中文水平的绝佳机会。chance为可数名词单数，此处首次提及表泛指，且excellent以元音音素开头，故填an。 3．句意：“我最喜欢写作部分。当我能够写出一个漂亮的汉字时，我感到很高兴，”他兴奋地说道。“with excitement”为固定短语，意为“兴奋地、怀着激动的心情”，excite的名词形式为excitement。 4．句意：来自亚历山德拉公园学校的学生阿莎·森说：“虽然我从课本中学到了很多关于中国的知识，但我想亲身体验中国文化。”前后句为让步关系，需用连词although/though引导让步状语从句，首字母大写。 5．句意：来自亚历山德拉公园学校的学生阿莎·森说：“虽然我从课本中学到了很多关于中国的知识，但我想亲身体验中国文化。”“in person”为固定短语，意为“亲自、亲身”。 6．句意：她补充说，在与中国学生用中文交谈时，她能够说出长句子了。“manage to do sth.”为固定搭配，意为“设法做成某事”。 7．句意：除了参观几个城市之外，这些英国学生还参加了许多活动，例如中国画、茶艺和当地体育运动。介词besides后需接动名词作宾语，visit的动名词形式为visiting。 8．句意：他们对中国文化有了更好的理解，并在沉浸式的环境中学习了中文。结合上下文“在沉浸式环境中学中文”与“参加多种文化活动”的结果，可知他们对中国文化有了更好的理解，应用比较级，good的比较级better表示“更好的”。 9．句意：英国文化委员会顾问汤姆·迪林表示：“到目前为止，该项目已帮助约1.1万名英国学生提高了中文水平。今年我们有1200名学生来中国，这是该项目历史上人数最多的一批学生。我们希望未来在该项目下能有更多英国学生来中国。”标志词“So far” (到目前为止) 提示用现在完成时，主语the programme为第三人称单数，助动词用has，help的过去分词为helped。 10．句意：英国文化委员会顾问汤姆·迪林表示：“到目前为止，该项目已帮助约1.1万名英国学生提高了中文水平。今年我们有1200名学生来中国，这是该项目历史上人数最多的一批学生。我们希望未来在该项目下能有更多英国学生来中国。”修饰名词history需用形容词性物主代词，it的形容词性物主代词为its。 B 阅读短文，在空白处填入不多于2个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通畅、连贯。 In Shanghai, ride-hailing (网约车) drivers are drawing attention for their language skills. Many can speak more than four languages, so it is 1 (easy) for foreigners to travel around now than before. These drivers learn words and expressions for daily use. Through study, they master plenty of languages by 2 (they) to communicate with foreigners. This not only helps them feel more comfortable but also 3 (avoid) misunderstandings. The ability to speak different languages is 4 (especial) useful at busy places like the airport or places of interest. Drivers can explain traffic rules, recommend popular restaurants, or share local customs (当地习俗) by using simple 5 (sentence). “My simple language is often enough to make a trip go well. 6 sometimes I still have to use translation apps (翻译软件) to satisfy other difficult-to-understand needs,” said Wang Feng, 7 driver from Pudong, Shanghai. This effort shows Shanghai’s openness as a modern city. By 8 (build) language bridges, drivers not only provide a well-liked service but also make visitors feel welcome. This helps the city connect with the world 9 a friendly way. It is important 10 (master) a foreign language. 【答案】1．easier 2．themselves 3．avoids 4．especially 5．sentences 6．But/However 7．a 8．building 9．in 10．to master 【导语】本文介绍了上海网约车司机掌握多门语言的现象，说明这一技能不仅方便了外国游客出行，也展现了上海作为国际化大都市的开放与友好。 1．句意：许多人会说超过四门语言，所以现在外国人出行比以前更容易了。“than”是比较级的标志，easy的比较级是easier。 2．句意：通过学习，他们掌握了多种语言来和外国人交流。此处用反身代词表示“他们自己”，they的反身代词是themselves。 3．句意：这不仅让他们感觉更自在，也避免了误解。“not only…but also…”连接并列谓语，helps是一般现在时第三人称单数，avoid也用第三人称单数形式avoids。 4．句意：说不同语言的能力在机场或景点等繁忙场所尤其有用。此处用副词修饰形容词useful，especial的副词形式是especially。 5．句意：司机可以用简单的句子解释交通规则、推荐热门餐厅或分享当地习俗。“simple”后接可数名词复数，sentence的复数形式是sentences。 6．句意：我的简单语言通常足以让旅途顺利，但有时我仍然需要用翻译软件来满足其他难以理解的需求。前后两句存在转折关系，用But/However，句首首字母大写。 7．句意：来自上海浦东的司机王峰说。此处表示泛指“一名司机”，driver以辅音音素开头，故填a。 8．句意：通过搭建语言桥梁，司机们不仅提供了受欢迎的服务，也让游客感到受欢迎。“by”是介词，后接动名词，build的动名词形式是building。 9．句意：这帮助这座城市以一种友好的方式与世界连接。“in a friendly way”是固定搭配，表示“以一种友好的方式”，故填in。 10．句意：掌握一门外语很重要。“It is + 形容词 + to do sth.”是固定句型，表示“做某事是……的”，故填to master。 1 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 Units 5~6（语篇综合练） （建议用时：40分钟） 完形填空A 讲述了作者学习英语的经历：起初因兴趣学英语，却因难度失去兴趣，后在老师帮助下改进方法，还与外国老人交流，重拾对英语的热情。 完形填空A 讲述了哪吒的家乡曾经是一个美丽的地方，但后来因为工厂的建立而遭受污染。哪吒决定带领村民们改善环境，经过几个月的努力，家乡的环境得到了显著改善。文章通过哪吒的故事传达了保护环境的重要性。 完形填空A 阐述了水污染的成因及其对人类和环境的危害，并指出人们已经认识到清洁水的重要性，开始采取保护措施。 阅读A 介绍了闲聊（small talk）的定义、核心特点、闲聊话题的选择规则，说明了闲聊在日常跨文化交流中的重要作用，最后点明：学习一门语言时，除了掌握词汇和语法，还需要了解该语言对应的社会文化与行为习惯。 阅读B 围绕语言学习的影响因素展开讨论，指出学好语言不仅需要合适的环境，时间和个人想要学习的强烈意愿也起到关键作用。 阅读C 通过David学习英语的经历，展现了“害怕犯错”是语言学习的常见障碍，而在他人鼓励下勇敢面对错误、从错误中学习，最终能实现自我突破，证明了“错误是学习的契机”这一核心观点。 阅读D 探讨鸟类声音环境对人类幸福感的影响，并通过葡萄园实验研究证实了鸟类多样性对自然声景的积极影响，呼吁人们保护自然、亲近自然。 阅读E 文章围绕“垂直绿化”展开，先明确其定义，接着阐述其改善空气质量、缓解热岛效应、保护生物多样性等优势，同时说明实施垂直绿化所需的技术和植物选择要求 阅读F 讲述了新疆麦盖提县N39°景区的巨大变化：从过去饱受沙尘暴侵袭的“死亡之海”，如今通过植树造林和发展旅游，变成了充满生机与希望的旅游胜地，当地居民的生活也得到了极大改善。 阅读还原A 介绍了中学交换项目的四大优势：快速学语言、体验不同生活方式、个人成长、结交国际朋友，强调其是学习、成长和交友的奇妙旅程。 阅读还原B 介绍了全国各地都面临着水资源短缺的问题。 任务型阅读A 介绍两位国外学生来中国参加“汉语桥”世界中学生中文比赛的事情，展现了中国流行文化在国际上对年轻人的影响。 任务型阅读B 讲述了作者自小学习英语的经历，以及他对英语的看法有很大改变。 任务型阅读C 主要讲述了四川成都一位水果摊主谢红英通过自学英语提高销售能力并成为网红的故事。 任务型阅读D 讲述了日本上胜町村民通过精细分类回收、奖励制度和物品共享等方式实现零浪费生活的故事，并倡导大城市学习这种环保理念。 一、完形填空 A I still remember I fell in love with English from a very young age, because I thought it was 1 useful language. With a strong wish to learn English, I began to learn it. But soon I found it 2 than expected. There were too many 3 , grammar rules, expressions and many other things to remember. And although I knew 4 to write them, I couldn’t use them correctly and exactly. So I did quite badly in my first English test. I was worried about it. This made me lose my interest 5 English little by little. While I was in trouble, my English teacher gave 6 much help. With her help, I realized there must 7 something wrong with my ways of learning. I decided to make a change. I did what my teacher said 8 tried many different ways of learning English. As the days went by, I did better and better. During the summer vacation, an old woman from America 9 my school. She had a talk with us. It was my first time 10 a foreigner. I got a little nervous at first, but soon I found it exciting to talk with her, and I learned a lot from her. How I wish to practice speaking English with foreigners every day! 1．A．a B．an C．the D．this 2．A．difficult B．more difficult C．easy D．easier 3．A．word B．words C．map D．maps 4．A．who B．what C．how D．which 5．A．on B．of C．in D．at 6．A．him B．his C．me D．my 7．A．be B．is C．am D．are 8．A．or B．because C．and D．until 9．A．visit B．visited C．is visiting D．will visit 10．A．play B．to play C．meet D．to meet B In the past, Ne Zha’s hometown was a beautiful place with clear rivers and green mountains. But 1 changed when factories were built in the northern area. Thick smoke and chemical waste (浓烟和化学废物) slowly 2 the land into a gray desert. “Father, we used to swim in these rivers!” Ne Zha said to his father Li Jing. His father once worked in a steel factory. Li Jing said sadly, “Son, I think our 3 has been badly harmed.” Ne Zha decided to improve the situation. He gathered all villagers. They cleaned the waste and 4 new trees. Although it seemed impossible 5 , their hard work started showing results. Ne Zha’s mother, Yin Shi, 6 women to clean the block (障碍物) around the ancient temple. “We must do it until every street becomes clean,” she said. Even the children helped, carrying water in tiny buckets. After months of effort (努力), fish 7 to the rivers. At a village meeting, old Mr. Wang said, “This is the most 8 view I’ve seen since my childhood!” Everyone cheered when a butterfly landed on Ne Zha’s shoulder. Nowadays, the villagers keep in touch through online groups to 9 their home. As Ne Zha says, “True magic isn’t about fighting monsters, but guarding (守卫) the 10 around us.” 1．A．everything B．nothing C．everybody D．nobody 2．A．shut B．pushed C．filled D．turned 3．A．time B．environment C．peace D．money 4．A．considered B．shook C．killed D．planted 5．A．at last B．at most C．at first D．at least 6．A．entered B．hid C．organized D．warned 7．A．returned B．received C．caused D．attacked 8．A．honest B．difficult C．boring D．amazing 9．A．defeat B．protect C．greet D．forget 10．A．danger B．friendship C．beauty D．quality C Nowadays, there is a lot of water pollution (污染). Water pollution is the pollution of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater), very often by people’s 1 . A lot of factories pour 2 water into rivers. Many cities put wastewater into rivers and lakes. These kinds of activities let water pollution become the second most 3 pollution in the world, after the air pollution. Water pollution affects (影响) drinking water, rivers, lakes and oceans all over the world. Many people have no 4 water to use. In many poor countries, some people will die 5 they drink polluted water. What’s more, water pollution affects 6 . The environment of water for sea animals becomes worse and worse. If people keep polluting the water, they will face a lot of 7 . People have now understood the 8 of clean water. These years, more and more countries and people are working hard to protect and 9 water. They not only help keep water clean, but also tell other people to protect the water. Both people and animals cannot 10 without water. Water is important to all living things. 1．A．activities B．habits C．ideas D．jobs 2．A．clean B．cool C．dirty D．hot 3．A．dangerous B．different C．powerful D．unhealthy 4．A．clean B．cooking C．drinking D．used 5．A．and B．because C．if D．unless 6．A．animals B．humans C．nature D．plants 7．A．decisions B．plans C．problems D．tests 8．A．cycle B．importance C．place D．role 9．A．drop B．find C．make D．save 10．A．live B．see C．think D．work 二、阅读理解 A In most languages, people often start small talk after a greeting. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation. In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something that both people have the same opinion about. The purpose (目的 ) of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion (宗教) or politics (政治) , so these are not suitable topics for small talk. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: “Great game, isn’t it?” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?” Small talk is an important part of conversation in any language. People in different countries start small talk in different ways. This shows that when we learn a language, we should learn the vocabulary and the grammar as well as the social behavior of the people who speak it. 1．Small talk ________. A．is a kind of conversation with short words B．is a greeting when people meet each other C．is to let people disagree about something D．is a polite friendly conversation on unimportant topics 2．The favorite topic of small talk is about ________. A．the weather B．politics C．games D．languages 3．The passage suggests that when we learn a language, ________. A．we should learn about the transport system of the country B．we should only learn the grammar and the vocabulary C．we should know the culture of the country D．we should know the importance of the language 4．When we say “Great game, isn’t it?”, we in fact ________. A．ask a question B．agree with the other C．greet each other D．start small talk 5．What we learn from the passage is that ________. A．different languages have different grammars B．small talk is an important part in a language C．small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation D．we can talk about religion and politics in small talk B How did you learn to speak Chinese? By following the people around you (like your parents), right? Children around the world pick up their first language in this way. The environment is important for you to learn a language. What if you grew up in an environment where people spoke hundreds of languages? Let’s imagine there is a boy. He grew up in an airport (机场) and talks to visitors from all over the world every day. Could such a child later be able to speak hundreds of languages? According to language researchers, the answer to that question is “maybe not”. One problem is time. Nobody can learn a new language within just one day. But there is another, more important thing: what you want. Your mind doesn’t naturally take in everything around you. It pays attention to the world and develops feelings about it. That plays a big role in how you learn. Let’s go back to the imaginary airport above. If the plane is delayed (延迟), there are some people who have to stay at the airport. A person is fighting with workers in a strange language, and the child may heed (注意). At the same time, another person is politely talking with workers in a strange language. And he helps other people solve the problem. Everyone speaks highly of him. What will the child think of the two people? He may think the second person is cool and may want to learn that person’s language. So to learn lots of languages, you don’t just need a proper environment. Time and a strong wish to pick up those languages matter a lot, too. 1．How do children learn their first language? A．They learn everything quickly. B．They know little about what they are learning. C．They learn a lot from the people around them. D．They usually start by following their parents’ advice. 2．What is special about the boy in paragraph 2? A．He talks in hundreds of languages. B．He is popular with other visitors. C．He travels to many places every year. D．He meets different people every day. 3．What matters more in language learning, according to paragraph 3? A．Enough time. B．Personal interest. C．Strong memory. D．The right environment. 4．What can we know about the people staying at the airport in paragraph 4? A．They stay there because the plane doesn’t take off on time. B．They all talk with workers in a strange language. C．They help each other solve problems. D．They fight with the airport workers. 5．Why might the child want to learn the second person’s language? A．The language sounds cool. B．The language is easy to learn. C．The person is polite and helpful. D．The person works as a good teacher. C David is a student who once struggled with English. His biggest problem was that he was afraid of making mistakes. In class, he never raised his hand. He just copied down what the teacher wrote on the blackboard without really understanding it. His English score was always the lowest in his class, which made him feel ashamed. One day, his English teacher, Mr. Li, had a talk with him after class. Mr. Li said, “Mistakes are not your enemies. They are your teachers. Every mistake shows you an area where you need to improve.” He encouraged David to speak up without fear. David decided to change. He started by setting a small goal: to ask or answer one question in each English class. At first, his voice was shaky (颤抖的), and sometimes he gave wrong answers. But Mr. Li always smiled and said, “Good! Try!” Gradually (渐渐地), David became braver. He also began to practice English with his classmates after school. They watched English cartoons together and tried to describe what they saw. Months later, David’s progress was clear. He could understand most of what the teacher said in class. He even volunteered to give a short English speech at the school art festival. Although he was still not perfect, he was no longer afraid. He learned that the key to learning a language is not avoiding mistakes, but learning from them. 1．What was David’s biggest problem in learning English at first? A．He couldn’t remember the words. B．He was afraid of making mistakes. C．He wasn’t interested in English. D．He was weak in listening skills. 2．Why did David decide to change? A．He knew the importance of learning English. B．He thought mistakes are enemies of learning. C．His teacher encouraged him to speak up without fear. D．He succeeded in his final English examination. 3．What was David’s first small goal? A．To get the encouragement from his teacher. B．To finish the English homework on time every day. C．To watch English cartoons and sing English songs. D．To ask or answer one question in each English class. 4．What happened to David months later? A．He made great progress finally. B．He was perfect in learning English. C．He gave up learning English. D．He loved raising his hand in English class. 5．What can we learn from David’s story? A．We should never ask questions in class. B．Not making mistakes is the only way to success. C．Watching cartoons is the best way to learn English. D．Learning from mistakes is important for progress. D Imagine you are walking on the hills that seem to never end. The warm sunshine is shining on you, and you can hear birds singing all around. Such a peaceful scene is hard to find in the modern world. Our natural soundscapes (声音环境) are falling silent as the number of birds is getting smaller. Our study looked into the connection between birdsong and people, especially in English vineyards (葡萄园) . We made a survey about communities across 21 vineyards. The results showed that vineyards which had more kinds of birds had louder and more complex (复杂的) soundscapes. ★ The short answer is yes. More and more facts show that spending time in nature is good for our health. It can lower the risks of getting heart diseases and anxiety. Natural soundscapes help us relax and feel calm. So as part of our research, we studied the experiences of 186 people who joined wine tours at three vineyards with different soundscapes. We also improved some vineyard soundscapes with hidden speakers, which played the songs of five more bird species (物种). This was designed to see how the visitors’ feelings about nature would change when the number of bird species and songs increased. The results were quite interesting. Visitors who experienced louder and more complex sounds—whether in vineyards with naturally richer soundscapes or in those we had improved—reported enjoying the sounds more. They felt closer to nature and had higher satisfaction with their tours. With richer soundscapes, they felt more relaxed and happier during the tours. Our study shows how birdsong directly influences our happiness. It also gives a very good reason for protecting natural soundscapes. Protecting birds and their home is important to everyone. So, we hope businesses and people will be encouraged to spend time and money on protecting nature and helping people feel closer to nature. 1．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To show opinions. B．To make readers happy. C．To introduce the topic. D．To explain the reasons. 2．Which of the following vineyard has the loudest and the most complex soundscape? A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．But do vineyards with more bird species produce wine that tastes better? B．But does it make a difference if our natural soundscapes are becoming quiet? C．Do human activities cause the drop of the number of birds in nature? D．Do people like visiting vineyards with simple soundscapes better? 4．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．What the researchers did. B．The background of the research. C．What the researchers found. D．The importance of the research. 5．What do the findings of the study suggest? A．Doing deeper research into birds. B．Building better businesses. C．Looking for greater happiness. D．Being close to nature. E Vertical Greening: A New Way to Make Cities Greener    In recent years, more and more cities around the world are facing environmental problems such as air pollution and the heat island effect (热岛效应). To solve these problems, many cities have started to try vertical greening (垂直绿化). Vertical greening means growing plants on the walls of buildings, bridges and other structures. It is a new and effective way to make cities greener and more livable.     Vertical greening has many advantages. First, it can improve air quality. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis (光合作用). They can also filter (过滤) dust and harmful gases in the air, making the air cleaner. Second, it can reduce the heat island effect. Green plants can absorb heat from the sun and cool down the surrounding environment. Studies show that buildings with vertical greening are 5 to 8 degrees cooler in summer than those without. Third, vertical greening can provide habitats (栖息地) for birds and insects, helping to protect biodiversity (生物多样性). In addition, it can make cities more beautiful and enjoyable.     However, vertical greening is not easy to carry out. It requires careful planning and proper technology. For example, the walls need to be strong enough to support the weight of the plants and the soil. Special irrigation systems (灌溉系统) are also needed to water the plants regularly. Moreover, choosing the right plants is important. Some plants are more suitable for vertical growth, such as ivy (常春藤), climbing roses and ferns (蕨类植物). These plants have strong climbing abilities and can adapt to the environment on walls.     Many cities in China have already adopted vertical greening. For example, in Shanghai, many office buildings and residential buildings have green walls. The Shanghai Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, has a large-scale vertical greening system. In Guangzhou, some bridges are covered with green plants, which not only look beautiful but also help to reduce noise. These examples show that vertical greening is becoming more and more popular in China.     As cities continue to develop, vertical greening will play a more important role in creating a sustainable (可持续的) urban environment. It is a promising way to make our cities greener, healthier and more comfortable to live in. 1．What is vertical greening? A．Growing plants on the ground in cities. B．Growing plants on the walls of buildings and other structures. C．Making cities greener by planting more trees in parks. D．Using green materials to build buildings. 2．Which of the following is NOT an advantage of vertical greening? A．Improving air quality. B．Reducing the heat island effect. C．Increasing the weight of buildings. D．Protecting biodiversity. 3．Why is choosing the right plants important for vertical greening? A．Because some plants are more expensive. B．Because some plants have strong climbing abilities and can adapt to the wall environment. C．Because some plants can absorb more carbon dioxide. D．Because some plants are more beautiful. 4．Which city in China is mentioned as an example of adopting vertical greening? A．Beijing. B．Shanghai. C．Chengdu. D．Chongqing. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of modern cities. B．The advantages of vertical greening. C．Vertical greening as a new way to make cities greener. D．The development of vertical greening in the world. F The N39° scenic area (景区) in Makit, Xinjiang rests in the south-western part of the Taklimakan Desert. This desert is known as the “Sea of Death”. In the past, sandstorms often happened in the area. As a result, local people lived a hard life. However, great changes have taken place there over the years. To prevent sandstorms and improve the environment, local people planted thousands of trees. In November 2024, they completed a 3,046-kilometre green belt around the Taklimakan Desert. So far, the protective forests have covered an area of around 30,666 hectares (公顷) in Makit alone. While improving the environment, local people have also worked hard to develop tourism. The N39° scenic area has been a popular tourist attraction since it was opened to the public in 2016. According to a report, about 500,000 visitors from home and abroad travel there for exciting adventures every year. They can take part in all kinds of fun activities in the scenic area, such as sand surfing (滑沙), desert camping, and camel (骆驼) riding. Chen Wenbai, a visitor from Guangdong, said excitedly, “I saw the big desert and rode a camel for the first time. It was an incredible experience!” The changes have also brought new hope and chances to the local people. Aynur Emer, a young lady from Makit, now works as a manager at the N39° scenic area. She said, “When I was a child, sandstorms were so strong that I often got lost on my way home. I never imagined the desert could be so beautiful and bring us a better life.” The once-feared “Sea of Death” is now becoming a sea of life and hope. 1．What do we know about the N39° scenic area? A．It has a beautiful sea. B．It lies in the south-west of Makit. C．It used to be famous for its fun activities. D．It attracts tourists from all over the world every year. 2．How does the writer show the environmental change in the area? A．By telling a joke. B．By providing numbers. C．By using a saying. D．By asking questions. 3．The underlined word “incredible” has a similar meaning to “_______”. A．Fantastic B．Tiring C．Difficult D．Educational 4．How does Aynur Emer feel about the changes in her hometown? A．Angry and scared. B．Worried but hopeful. C．Surprised and happy. D．Nervous but cheerful. 5．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To teach people how to prevent sandstorms. B．To introduce some popular activities in Xinjiang. C．To call on people to protect the Taklimakan Desert. D．To show the positive changes in the N39° scenic area. 三、阅读还原 A 根据上下文意思，从选项中选择5个句子补全文章，使其意思完整。 Joining middle school exchange programs is not only a special experience but also a chance to learn some amazing things. Let’s find out some of the advantages these programs offer. Learn Languages faster 1 It’s like being in a real-life classroom. Everyone speaks the language you’re learning. You will become better at understanding, talking, and even using cool phrases. Experience different ways of life You are in a totally new place, and people there do things differently. You learn that the world is very big with all kinds of cultures, languages, and traditions. 2 Grow Stronger as a Person Being away from your parents may be difficult. 3 You learn to make decisions on your own. It is a big step towards independence. Dealing with difficulties in a new environment helps to build your ability and confidence too. Make friends from all over the world You have the chance to meet interesting people from every corner of the world. As you learn and solve problems together, strong friendships can be built. 4 You can stay in touch and share ideas about life with your foreign friends even after you go back to your country So, going on an exchange in middle school isn’t just about going to a new place. 5 It’s a fantastic journey! A．However, it’s a chance to become stronger. B．So, you’d better think carefully before you go. C．Sometimes these friendships can last a lifetime. D．It helps you understand and respect different ways of life. E．Exchange programs help you learn new languages quickly. F．It’s about learning, growing and making friends from all over the world. B 根据短文内容，从短文后的A—F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。 Can you believe Chengdu is short of water? In March 2022, the government said the city will face a serious water shortage (短缺) in 2030. Some other cities in southern China, like Shenzhen and Guangzhou, are also becoming “thirsty”. 1 So why are they still short of water? As we know, populations are growing fast in these cities. 2 Each person in Chengdu has less than 600 m3 of water each year. It’s 1/4 of the country’s average (平均). The situation in Shenzhen is worse. It’s 1/12 of the country’s average. According to the UN, it is a “real water shortage” when it’s below 500 m3. 3 Chengdu depends on the Minjiang River as its main source (来源) of water. These years, there isn’t enough rain running into the river. The change also causes less snow in the mountains. They might provide less water in the future. There are other reasons for water shortages. For example, water pollution makes it harder to get clean drinking water. 4 Some cities have enough rainfall, but don’t have big lakes or reservoirs (水库) to store water. The water just goes into the sea. March 22 is World Water Day. This year, the key point is “groundwater”. We can’t see groundwater. It’s under our feet. 5 About 98 percent of Earth’s fresh water is groundwater. But in many places, people pollute groundwater. A．But it plays an important role in our lives. B．Factories and farms don’t use water in the right way. C．So people and factories need more and more water. D．Climate (气候) change is making the water problem worse. E．The government said the city was facing its most serious water shortage ever. F．Compared with northern areas, southern areas have more rain and are closer to more rivers and lakes. 四、任务型阅读 A 请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答五个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、信息完整切题。 Folke Borgstrom, an 18-year-old boy from Sweden, bought a jade necklace (玉项链) in Beijing. He came to China to take part in the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (世界中学生中文比赛) in Beijing and Yunnan from Oct. 16 to Oct. 30, 2023. Folke knew about jade from a Chinese TV series. “A main character looks so cool with jade,” Folke said. After doing some online research on jade, he found out that it has cultural meaning. “People believe that jade, as a symbol of virtue (美德), can bring good fortune,” Folke added. When it comes to promoting (弘扬) Chinese culture internationally, pop culture, such as Chinese TV series, is getting more popular with young people in other countries. Chulkyu Lee, a 16-year-old Korean, likes to watch short videos on the Internet. Lee said, “Through the Internet, I’ve seen many real-life moments of Chinese people. It lets me know more about the daily lives of Chinese people and the real China.” As many as 110 middle and high school students from more than 90 countries and regions (地区) took part in the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students. In it, they took cultural trips and answered questions about Chinese culture, including Chinese characters. 1．Where did Folke Borgstrom go to join the competition? 2．What did Folke think of the main character with jade in the Chinese TV series? 3．Who is pop culture popular with? 4．How did Chulkyu Lee see many real-life moments of Chinese people? 5．How many students took part in the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition? B 请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，回答5个小题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整。 As far as I can remember, I first came into contact (接触) with English when I was about 6 years old. At that time, my father liked to listen to songs. The lyrics (歌词) of the songs were different from my favorite ones, I asked him what the songs meant. He said it was a kind of language that people used around the world-English. These songs interested me. Sitting on the floor of my room, I started reading every word I heard in the song and trying to sing it. I felt quite angry at that time because I had no idea what the words meant. Over time, the interest let me find an online app. It could translate (翻译) the words in cartoon shows and movies from English to Chinese. At that moment I learned that there were no more problems for me. I was lost in learning the new language. I listened to the English songs many times until I was able to sing them. Slowly, I could understand the simple lyrics, and then I could even understand the words in video games. For me, that was very meaningful. When I went to the primary school, I could learn English more easily. This was the result of my own hard work in English. Now, after studying English for fourteen years, I find that my thoughts about it have changed a lot. In the beginning, I was just a kid who thought the language was fun and interesting. Now, this language helps me learn about the world and even myself better. It also helps me think about things in many ways. 1．What made the writer interested in English? 2．Why was the writer angry at the beginning of learning English? 3．How did the writer learn English according to the third paragraph (段)? 4．Was it easy for the writer to learn English in primary school? 5．What is the last paragraph mainly about? C 阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息回答问题。 There is a special place called the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (繁育研究基地) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Near this famous base, Xie Hongying, a fruit seller, is famous online for her good English. Xie, a 49-year-old villager of Jianyang, Sichuan Province, has sold fruits for more than ten years, living on all kinds of jobs with little money. One day, a foreign tourist came to her fruit stand. Xie wanted to tell him about her delicious fruits, but she couldn’t speak English. She introduced her fruit to the foreigner by gestures (手势), but the person still didn’t understand. From then on, she decided to learn English by herself to sell more fruit. Using an English-Chinese dictionary, Xie started with easy words. At first, it was very hard. She practised every day, and slowly, her English got better and better. She practiced by talking about everyday things such as plastic baskets, leaves and flowers. Over time, she became good at speaking English. One day, a foreigner told her, “Good English!” Now, Xie is famous among the sellers and on the Internet. Many people who pass by often say how good her English is. Some even remember watching her videos online. She used to have only 250 followers (粉丝) on the Internet, but now she has 25,000. People from all over the world watch her videos and are surprised at her great English. She says it helps her sell more fruit. Now she believes that she can live a better life and have a brighter future. 根据短文内容回答问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．Where is the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding? 2．What is Xie Hongying famous online for? 3．Why did Xie decide to learn English by herself? 4．How many followers does Xie have on the Internet now? 5．What do you think of Xie Hongying? D 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Sometimes, separating waste can take a lot of time. To properly recycle a plastic bottle, for example, we should pour out anything in the bottle and flatten (压平) the bottle before putting the cap back on and throwing it in the recycling bin. But that’s nothing compared to (与……相比) the recycling efforts of people in Kamikatsu, a village in southwestern Japan. The 1,500 villagers there are on a path to a zero-waste life. The Zero Waste Centre is Kamikatsu’s recycling facility (场所). There, the villagers separate their waste into 45 groups—there are nine groups for paper products alone. They clean and dry dirty items to make them ready for recycling. The village runs a reward system (奖励制度). People can collect recycling points in exchange for environmentally friendly products. There are signs that show what new items will be made from the recyclables. The village often reports how much money it has saved by working with recycling companies rather than burning all the waste. Next to the Zero Waste Centre is a special shop. There villagers can drop off items they don’t want any more, and others can take them home. This past January alone, about 450 kilograms of items were re-homed. The number is shown in the shop. In 2020, Hotel Why opened its door to the public. It is built in the shape of a question mark as if it was asking, “Why do we create so much waste?” At check-in, guests cut bars of soap to get just the amount of what they need for their stay. Each of them is given six bins to separate their waste. We can learn from the villagers of Kamikatsu. Many of their practices can be introduced into large cities to make our world a green place. 1．Why do the villagers in Kamikatsu recycle waste? 2．How many groups do they separate paper products into? 3．How do they encourage the villagers to recycle waste? 4．Where do the villagers put their items they don’t want? 5．Do you think it necessary to recycle waste? Why or why not? (本题字数不限) 五、短文填空 A 根据短文内容，用单词的正确形式填空。 The summer camp of Mandarin Excellence Programme (中文培优) took place in Beijing in July. William Bridgett, a student from Tingshi School, said one of the key 1 (reason) why he joined the summer camp was that it gave him a visit to Beijing. The camp was also 2 excellent chance for William to improve his Chinese. “I like the writing part best. I am glad when I’m able to write a beautiful character,” he said with 3 (excite). Asha Sen, a student from Alexandra Park School said, “ 4 I learnt a lot about China from textbooks, I wanted to experience Chinese culture 5 person,” She added that she managed 6 (speak) long sentences while talking with the Chinese students in Chinese. Besides 7 (visit) several cities, these British students took part in many activities, such as Chinese painting, tea making and local sports. They had a 8 (good) understanding of Chinese culture and learnt Chinese in an immersive (沉浸式的) environment. Tom Dearing, the consultant (顾问) of the British Council, said, “So far, the programme 9 (help) about 11,000 British students to improve their Chinese. This year we have 1,200 students coming to China, which is the largest group of students in 10 (it) history. We hope that more British students will come to China in the future under the programme.” B 阅读短文，在空白处填入不多于2个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通畅、连贯。 In Shanghai, ride-hailing (网约车) drivers are drawing attention for their language skills. Many can speak more than four languages, so it is 1 (easy) for foreigners to travel around now than before. These drivers learn words and expressions for daily use. Through study, they master plenty of languages by 2 (they) to communicate with foreigners. This not only helps them feel more comfortable but also 3 (avoid) misunderstandings. The ability to speak different languages is 4 (especial) useful at busy places like the airport or places of interest. Drivers can explain traffic rules, recommend popular restaurants, or share local customs (当地习俗) by using simple 5 (sentence). “My simple language is often enough to make a trip go well. 6 sometimes I still have to use translation apps (翻译软件) to satisfy other difficult-to-understand needs,” said Wang Feng, 7 driver from Pudong, Shanghai. This effort shows Shanghai’s openness as a modern city. By 8 (build) language bridges, drivers not only provide a well-liked service but also make visitors feel welcome. This helps the city connect with the world 9 a friendly way. It is important 10 (master) a foreign language. 1 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $