专题04 阅读理解15篇（上海专用）（精选中考模拟热点话题）-2026年中考英语热点话题题型专练

**基本信息** 聚焦上海中考热点话题，通过15篇不同题材语篇训练细节理解、推理判断等核心阅读能力，融合语言能力与思维品质培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |生活应用类|4篇（图书馆挑战/旅馆指南等）|细节查找（时间/规则）、词义猜测|从具体信息提取到规则理解，培养信息筛选能力| |社会热点类|5篇（电动自行车新规/媒体素养等）|推理判断、主旨归纳|结合社会现象分析，提升批判性思维| |人物故事类|3篇（残疾运动员/饲养员等）|情感态度、最佳标题|通过叙事结构理解人物品质，渗透文化意识| |科普说明类|3篇（AI未来/动物园日常等）|事实细节、作者意图|从现象描述到深层含义，构建逻辑推理链|

专题04 阅读理解15篇（上海专用） （精选中考模拟热点话题） Emily is reading the back cover of a book. Detective Fisher and the Diamond Necklace Mrs. Brown’s diamond necklace is missing! Someone stole it from her locked bedroom while all the guests were celebrating Christmas in the dining room. Who did it? One of her servants or one of her guests? What a headache! Mrs. Brown, Mr. Brown and the police have no clue when or how it happened. Where has the necklace gone? With the help of Detective Fisher, they start a funny and exciting adventure to look for the missing jewellery. ★ I couldn’t stop laughing from start to finish! —Jack Smith, author of The Mad Scientist ★ This book written by Thomas Young is amusing! Can’t wait to read his other three books in the Detective Fisher book series. —Suzy Lee, Hong Kong Readers Club Don’t miss Thomas Young’s Detective Fisher series! Rainbow Press 1．Who is the author of the book? A．Jack Smith. B．Rainbow Press. C．Suzy Lee. D．Thomas Young. 2．Where was the necklace stolen from? A．The dining room.B．A bedroom. C．The garden. D．A Jewellery shop. 3．How do the police feel at first? A．Worried and confused. B．Angry and impatient. C．Excited and interested. D．Calm and confident. 4．How many books are there in the Detective Fisher book series so far? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 5．Who might be the thief? A．Mr Brown. B．Mrs Brown. C．Mr Fisher. D．A servant. 6．What is not included in the back cover? A．Reviews from readers or writers. B．Questions to make readers curious. C．An exciting ending of the story. D．Main characters and setting. School Library Reading Challenge Guide How to Join - Sign up at the library front desk with your student ID before the 5th of each month.   - Pick a reading list (fiction /non-fiction/poetry) based on your grade level (7/8/9). - Record every book you finish in the library’s online log (scan the QR code at the library entrance). Reading Requirements - Grade 7: 2 books (at least 1 non-fiction) - Grade 8: 3 books (1 poetry + 2 others) - Grade 9: 4 books (2 fiction + 2 non-fiction) - All books must be over 100 pages and from the library’s challenge collection.   3   - Finish all books by the last day of the month → get a library bookmark and 1 extra borrowing day.   - Write a 50-word book review for 1 book → win a small stationery set.   - Top 3 students with the most creative reviews → get a free book from the library store.   Important Notes - No late submissions are accepted — logs close at 6 PM on the last day of the month.   - Repeating the same book for different challenges is not allowed.   - Ask librarians for help if you need book recommendations or log guidance.   1．Students need to take ________ to sign up for the challenge. A．a library bookmarkB．a book review C．a student ID D．a QR code 2．Which of the following meets Grade 8’s reading requirements? A．2 poetry books and 1 fiction book. B．1 poetry book and 2 non-fiction books. C．3 non-fiction books. D．3 poetry books. 3．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．Borrowing RulesB．Reading Rules C．Challenging Rules D．Rewards 4．The underlined word “submissions” probably means “________”. A．handing in B．borrowing books C．preparing for D．doing reports 5．Which of the following is NOT allowed in the challenge? A．Asking librarians for book recommendations. B．Using the QR code to enter the online log. C．Repeating the same book for different challenges. D．Writing a 50-word book review for one book. 6．This guide aims to ________. A．introduce different kinds of books in the library B．tell students the rules of the library reading challenge C．teach students how to write a creative book review D．advise students to read more books in their free time Make Your Next School Trip More Meaningful and InspiringAre you ready for a school trip that’s more than just sightseeing? Our trips are special because you’ll travel, learn, help local communities, and make memories that really matter. We promise you’ll love the experience! Amazing tours to choose from Amazing tours to choose from Student reviews Rwanda — Service & WildlifeYou will join meaningful volunteer work, such as planting trees along riverbanks (河岸) or helping with lessons and activities at a local school. Later, you will take a guided nature tour to see monkeys, birds and other wild animals in their natural home. Working with local children changed how I see the world. This trip really changed me in the best way. ---Richard, 17 Malaysia — Jungle & CoastYou will take part in environmental projects, like helping protect sea turtle nests, cleaning plastic and waste from beaches, or learning how to care for coral reefs (珊瑚). In your free time, you can swim in clear waters, explore green jungles, and discover special plants and animals. It was a perfect mix of hard work and adventurous activities. I enjoyed being in a different environment than home. ---Ellis, 16 Morocco — Community & MountainsYou will help local villages, such as building a small garden, repairing small structures, or helping on a farm. You will also join guided hikes in the amazing Atlas Mountains, enjoy wonderful views, and learn about the daily life, food, and traditions of local people. Our guide teachers were always there to help us, whether we were hiking or working on the project. They made the whole experience so much better and easier for us. ---Cameron, 15 5. __________ 1．This page will probably be found in the ________ section of the website. A．Home B．Our tours C．Payment D．Photos 2．Students can join volunteer work like ________ if they go to Rwanda. A．having lessons at a local school B．cleaning plastic from the beaches C．planting trees along riverbanks D．feeding various of wild animals 3．Ellis thought the trip to Malaysia was ________. A．a good balance of work and adventure B．a life-changing experience C．exactly the same as being at home D．mostly about sightseeing 4．Tom enjoys doing hands-on work to help local people. He is also a huge fan of hiking in the mountains. Which one will he probably choose? A．Rwanda—Service & Wildlife B．Malaysia—Jungle & Coast C．Morocco—Community & Mountains D．None of the above. 5．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank? A． B． C． D． 6．The main purpose of this web page is ________. A．to introduce students to three different countries B．to encourage students to join a meaningful school trip C．to explain how to help local schools and communities D．to compare sightseeing trips with field trips How do students exercise At Star School, many students spend a lot of time sitting or using phones and computers. They are planning a project on students’ exercise habits. Set Goals·Understand the exercise habits of students at Star School. ·Learn about different types of daily physical activity. ·Explore ways to help students improve their fitness. Interview Classmates·Ask 5-10 classmates about their exercise habits ·Record: 1) Average minutes of exercise per day 2) Favorite types of activities 3) Reasons for not exercising Analyze the Data·Calculate average exercise time for the class. ·Identify popular activities and explain the reasons. ·Use charts or graphs to make data easy to understand (bar charts, pie charts, line graphs). ·Look for patterns, such as “Most students exercise less than 30 minutes per day” or “Walking is the most popular activity among girls in Grade Six.” Write a Report·Summarize your findings in a short report, including: 1) Introduction: Why the project is important 2) Methods: How you tracked your exercise and collected data 3) Results: Charts, graphs, and patterns 4) Conclusion: What you learned and how habits can improve ·You can use AI to help organize the report or check grammar. Tips for Success☑ Be honest when tracking your exercise. ☑ Make your charts and graphs clear and colorful. ☑ Encourage classmates to exercise daily. ☑ Use AI for guidance, ideas, and improving your report, 1．The text above is a ________. A．plan B．report C．review D．diary 2．Students at Star School do the project to ________ A．better use AI devices B．understand their friends C．improve their learning skills D．discover ways to improve fitness 3．Which of the following questions might be asked in the interview? A．How old are you? B．How do you go to school? C．How long do you exercise every day? D．How do you feel when you exercise? 4．The underlined word “pattern” means ________ in Chinese. A．方式 B．规律 C．图案 D．样本 5．When writing the report, they can express themselves more clearly ________. A．by collecting data B．in simple English C．by giving examples D．through charts or graphs 6．In the process of the project, they can use AI to ________ A．communicate with their friends B．interview their teachers C．improve their writing D．encourage their classmates Green Hills Primary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA．Newsletter) 14th November 20XX Dear Parents, Autumn Fair We are very glad to announce (宣布) that our recent autumn fair raised over $40,000. The graph on the right shows how much money each primary level made. Well done to everybody, but especially to Primary 3! A huge thank you to all the parent helpers, teachers and Mr. Lai-the caretaker-we couldn’t do it without you! This is a fantastic achievement and will help the school to buy some much-needed playground equipment (设备). Charity Fair We are looking for volunteers to help at the charity fair on 19th December. It would be great if you could spare an hour or two to help out. As well as running stalls (摊位) on the day, we also need people to help collect things for sale. Please clean out your cupboards and bring unwanted items to the school office. We are collecting second-hand school uniform, books, toys and household items. We will donate the money from the fair to the Hong Kong Charity Fund. This organization helps needy people in Hong Kong, such as the homeless, the poor and people with disabilities. It is a great charity so we hope we can raise lots of money. Chairperson Election Finally, Mr. Lee has decided to step down as PTA Chairman. He has done a fantastic job for the last six years but now we are looking for a new Chairperson. We have four candidates (候选人) for this job so there will be an election. All parents can vote to choose our new Chairperson. Please vote before 1st December. The candidates’ information is on the school website to help you decide. If you need more information, please visit www.greenhills.com/pta. Kind regards Edna Leung PTA Secretary 1．At the autumn fair, __________. A．the parent helpers, teachers and Mr. Lai raised the most money B．Primary 1 and Primary 3 raised the same amount of money C．Primary 4 raised the least money D．Primary 2 raised more money than Primary 6 2．Mrs. Wong, a parent, wants to know more about the candidates for PTA Chairperson. She should __________. A．talk to Mr. Lee B．write to Edna Leung C．join the PTA D．look on the Internet 3．Mr. Lee has decided to step down as PTA Chairman. What does “step down” mean? A．To start a new job. B．To leave a job. C．To be unsuccessful at a job. D．To want a job. 4．How can you help the Hong Kong Charity Fund? A．Collect your unwanted items for the charity. B．Help people with disabilities to run a stall. C．Buy more things for the school’s charity fair. D．Buy things for the Hong Kong Charity Fund to sell. 5．In what order did the events happen? (a) PTA election   (b) Charity fair   (c) Publishing of this newsletter   (d) Autumn fair A． (d)-(c)-(a)-(b) B．(d)-(c)-(b)-(a) C．(a)-(c)-(d)-(b) D．(c)-(d)-(a)-(b) 6．What is the main purpose of this newsletter? A．To thank parents for supporting the activities of PTA． B．To encourage parents to take part in the events of PTA． C．To inform parents about PTA activities and matters. D．To show parents the success of activities organized by PTA． Educational Visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park Thank you for your interest in educational visits to Hinchingbrooke Country Park. Most of the information on this page refers to school visits, but our activities can be made to suit all groups including home educators, Cub Scouts (幼童军), and youth groups. For school visits, and many other educational events, we are working together with our friends at Fireflies Forest School to provide excellent tailored school visits. We can organize a wide range of activities to meet any curriculum need, in the varied habitats of our beautiful park.What does a visit include? ■ a staff member to lead the activities. They will be either a forest school leader or an education volunteer. ■ all equipment needed to carry out the activities ■ health and safety information ■ free places for your leaders and helpers How do I make a booking? If you decide to come for a visit, you will need to: ■ provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want) ■ confirm the date with us and select activities ■ organize your groups, so all leaders know which children they are responsible for and the children know who their leader is What is the cancellation policy? ■ No charge. How do I pay? ■ We will charge you the total fees after your visit. Please make sure you let us know the number of children who have attended on the day in advance. Welcome and enjoy your day. It will be appreciated if you can give us feedback so that we can continually improve what we offer. ■ If you require further information about the activities available, please click here for more or feel free to email us: Enquiries@firefliesforestschool.co.uk 1．Where can we most probably read this text? A．In a magazine. B．In a newspaper. C．In a brochure. D．On a website. 2．What does the underlined word “provisionally” mean? A．for the time being B．in person C．in no time D．at last 3．What doesn’t the school have to do for the visit they plan to attend? A．Booking the date. B．Selecting activities. C．Giving feedback. D．Organizing groups. 4．Which of the following statements is correct? A．A part of the fees must be paid before the school visit starts. B．Once you book the visit, it cannot be cancelled for any reason. C．A variety of activities will be organized in and out of the park. D．All equipment for the activities is provided by the organization. 5．What can we learn about educational visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park? A．Visitors have to pay the booking fee in advance. B．Free places are offered to the group leaders and helpers. C．Only school groups are welcome to take part in the activities. D．All activity leaders are professional forest school teachers. 6．Who is most likely to be the target readers of this text? A．Schoolchildren. B．Forest school leaders. C．Education volunteers. D．School educators. New Rules for E-bikes in China Do you ride an electric bicycle (e-bike) to school in the morning? From September 1, the new national standards for e-bikes have taken effect. Speed ≤25km/h ·If the e-bikes go at a speed higher than 25 kilometres per hour, the motor will stop running. Other rules ·With the Beidou system, owners can check on their phone where the bike is. Besides, this function also helps with traffic management—for example, in a traffic accident involving an e-bike, the positioning data can be used to find out the accident process. ·Modifications (改装) to certain parts of e-bikes, such as the battery and speed limiter are not allowed. ·The use of rearview mirrors and turn signals is encouraged. Rearview mirrors help riders observe the traffic situation behind, while turn signals allow other road users to clearly understand where the rider wants to go. ________ ·E-bikes (including batteries) must not be more than 55 kilograms. This rule can let the bike run farther and need less charging. What’s more, it is easier for riders to control, especially in unexpected situations. Age rule ·People who ride electric bikes must be no younger than 16. Kids under 16 can’t ride them on public roads. They don’t have enough skills and experiences to deal with busy traffic. Besides, people over 12 years old are not allowed to be carried on e-bikes as this will make the bike too heavy and dangerous to drive. Helmet wearing requirement ·Riders and passengers (if any) must wear safety helmets when riding. Helmets are the most useful protective equipment to reduce head injuries in an accident fall or crash. 1．What’s the speed limit for e-bikes? A．12 kilometres per hour. B．16 kilometres per hour. C．25 kilometres per hour. D．55 kilometres per hour. 2．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank? A．Riding distance B．E-bike total weight C．Battery life D．E-bike control 3．Why mustn’t kids under 16 ride e-bikes on public roads? A．Because their body weight is not fit for e-bikes yet. B．Because they aren’t prepared to deal with busy traffic. C．Because they don’t have enough skills to carry other kids. D．Because too many e-riders on the road may cause busy traffic. 4．The underlined word “equipment” means ________. A．tools used for a certain purpose B．money needed to buy something C．people who operate a machine D．place where something is made 5．The Beidou system can help e-riders ________. A．avoid traffic accidents B．observe the traffic situation C．manage modification of e-bikes D．find the location of the e-bikes 6．What’s the purpose of these rules? A．To stop kids from driving e-bikes. B．To give suggestions to road users. C．To improve riding safety for e-riders. D．To inform riders of the speed requirements. You find a piece of paper outside your door today. Read it carefully and you may find it quite important to you. YOUR BUILDING SERVICEWe help people in this part of the city by 1. checking all plans before people build new houses or make changes to old ones; 2. checking water pipes; 3. looking at any problem buildings and making sure that they are all right. We check 900 building plans each year. We check 700 building places each year to see if things are going on well. HELP US TO HELP YOUIf you do building work, please think of other people. Be nice to people living next door. If you want to talk to us about your problems please give as much detail as possible. If you see any building problems, please let us know right away. WHERE CAN YOU GET MORE DETAILS?The Building Service is at the City Hall, Kenton, CN16KJ. Telephone: 676316 or 676317 We have office hours for people to come and talk about their problems. 9:00—15:30 (from Monday to Friday) 9:30—14:00 (weekends) WHAT CAN YOU DO IF THINGS GO WRONG?If you are not happy with us and have anything to say about the Building Service, please come, phone or write to the Planning Office, City Hall, Kenton, CN16KJ. Telephone: 676318 1．This article is about _______. A．the building services B．the City Hall in Kenton C．people living next door D．office hours for people 2．The paper you find outside your door is probably a(n) _______. A．building plan B．advertisement C．postcard D．invitation 3．Which is NOT true about the Building Service? A．They check building plans. B．They check water pipes. C．They build new houses for people. D．They look at problem buildings. 4．The underlined word “detail” means _______. A．time B．advice C．information D．knowledge 5．You can go to the Building Service to talk about your problem at _______ on Saturday. A．9:00 B．10:00 C．15:00 D．18:00 6．If you are angry about the Building Service, you can _______. A．telephone either the numbers 676316 or 676318 B．write a complaint letter to your workers at the Building Service C．ask the Planning Officer to come to your house and make a complaint D．come to the City Hall and talk with the Planning Officer The American Trail is a very popular section in the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Visitors love to see the active animals. However, they may not be aware of the hard work of the zookeepers. Every day, the keepers are busy preparing food, training animals, among many other duties. Let’s take a look at one of their typical jobs. 7 a.m. The first thing we do in the morning is check on all the animals in our charge. We take a head count and make sure everyone appears healthy. Our North American beavers (河狸) are active at night. We give them a quick hello and try not to disturb their rest. 8 a.m. Every day, we sort through (分类整理) more than 100 pounds of fish for our sea lions and seals (海豹). Together with our volunteers, we make sure that the fish is of the highest quality before we feed it to an animal. 8:30 a.m. Our sea lions are fed many times a day. Each feeding is an opportunity for us to carefully check every part of their bodies. 9:30 a.m. It’s time to train our gray wolves. We would ask for an action. If the animal performs the required movement, he or she will be given a meatball. Of course, the animals can choose to walk away, and they won’t be punished (惩罚) for doing that. 10:15 a.m. Our daily sea lion and seal show begins! Our visitors are always surprised at the intelligence of these animals. Through our shows, they also learn how to help protect sea animals. 1:45 p.m. Our beavers wake up. We feed them and do a careful body check on each of them. 2:20 p.m. We train the other animals, including the river otters (河獭) and the ravens (渡鸦). Neither rain nor cold can keep us from our duties. We care for the animals 365 days a year. 1．The author of this article is most likely __________. A．an American Trail keeper B．the manager of the American Trail C．a regular visitor to the American Trail D．a volunteer at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo 2．According to the article, the American Trail keepers begin each working day by__________. A．saying hello to their gray wolves B．feeding their North American beavers C．making sure all the animals are healthy D．preparing for their sea lion and seal show 3．While feeding their sea lions, the American Trail keepers__________. A．play with them B．teach them some basic skills C．try to measure their intelligence D．do a careful body check on them 4．According to the article, if a wolf doesn’t do as an American Trail keeper asks, it will be__________. A．thrown into a cage B．given a meatball C．taught new skills D．allowed to do what it wants to 5．According to the article, at a sea lion and seal show, visitors will__________. ①be given chances to feed the animals        ②learn how to help protect sea animals ③realize how intelligent these animals are    ④understand the hard work of the zookeepers A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 6．We can read this article in a/ an__________. A．diary B．novel C．travel guide D．advertisement Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Opening time We’re open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Ticket & Pricing Adult Ages 21-69 Youth Ages 5-20 Child Ages 4 and Under Senior Ages 70+ $50 $20 Free $20 Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices. Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 to book your group. Featured animals Thousands of animals, Hundreds of species, One Aquarium. Learn about animals from all over our blue planet and discover the connection they all share with water. Sharks Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years. Some sharks are big, some are very small, and some are very scary. Don’t miss their feeding time at 3 o’clock every afternoon in our shark zone! Penguins Most penguins are from the southern hemisphere (半球), and some of them live in one of the coldest places on Earth: Antarctica. Watch our playful penguins dive and swim in the icy waters of our penguin zone! Turtles Turtles have existed for over 200 million years. But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean. Come and see them in our turtle zone! Coral reef Coral isn’t a plant or a rock — it’s a type of animal! Coral reefs are home to many species of tropical fish (热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too. Discover this wonderful world in our coral reef zone! 1．The National Aquarium is open for ________ hours on Saturday. A．8 B．9 C．10 D．11 2．John’s parents are taking him and his baby sister (aged 2) to the National Aquarium on his tenth birthday. How much will the ticket cost them? A．$70. B．$100 C．$120. D．$140. 3．When can you feed the sharks in the shark zone? A．At 11 a.m. B．At 1 p.m. C．At 3 p.m. D．At 5 p.m. 4．According to the article, some sea turtles are endangered ________. A．because of human activities B．because they are hunted by sharks C．due to climate change and ocean pollution D．due to competition with other sea animals 5．According to the article, which of the following animals does NOT live in coral reefs? A．Sharks. B．Penguins. C．Turtles. D．Tropical fish. 6．A group of 10 or more visitors needs to ________ to get group prices. A．call Central Reservations B．visit the aquarium on weekdays C．book a guided tour of the aquarium D．apply for a discount at the ticket counter CHANNEL1 CHANNEL2 CHANNEL3 CHANNEL4 8:00 pm Double Your Money 8:00 pm 19th-century House 8:00 pm The News 8:00 pm The Jordan Baker Show Jason Oates is the host of the popular show where the players can win 10,000 pounds— and then double it! There are questions on all kinds of topics to test everyone’s general knowledge. Which of tonight’s players will get the chance to double their money? Our show continues, now with only eight of the twelve players, all living in a house from 200 years ago. It isn’t easy living with no power, no heating and no 21st-century technology at all. And it’s even more difficult with cameras on you 24 hours a day. All the news and sport from around the world. With Michael Webster. Jordan Baker presents her completely new programme. She talks to great celebrity guests and asks them the questions that everyone wants to know the answers to. Tonight, athletics star Sally Malone. 1．What type of TV program is The Jordan Baker Show? A．Cartoon show. B．Talent show. C．Game show. D．Chat show. 2．According to the text, which of the following is NOT TRUE? A．Players of Double Your Money have a chance to win as much as 20,000 pounds. B．Guests of The Jordan Baker Show are usually famous people. C．Cameras are off when players of 19th-century House are sleeping at night. D．The News delivers information from both home and abroad. 3．All of the following people are hosts except________. A．Sally Malone B．Michael Webster C．Jordan Baker D．Jason Oates 4．How many programs have players? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 5．Which program is this viewer talking about? A．Double Your Money. B．19th-century House. C．The News. D．The Jordan Baker Show. 6．This text aims to________. A．encourage viewers to become players in its TV programs B．invite viewers to vote for their favourite TV programs C．introduce some famous hosts of some TV programs D．provide information about TV programs at 8 pm for viewers WELCOME TO SAMESUN BACKPACKERS Venice, CA We try our best and strive to create a clean and safe environment where you can meet other travelers and have a lot of fun while doing so! A few things to make your stay more enjoyable: FREE BREAKFAST is from 7:30 a.m.—10 a.m. in the kitchen (next to reception). Breakfast includes eggs, oatmeal, waffles, bagels and cream cheese, toast with a range of spreads, orange juice, coffee and teas. FREE ACTIVITIES run daily. See the activity board beside the front desk or speak to a staff member to get more details. RECEPTION & HOUSEKEEPING—For your comfort and safety, there’s always a staff member on duty. Please feel free to see the front desk if you have any questions. Our housekeeping team cleans the hostel daily from 11 a.m.—4 p.m. During this time staff will be entering every room. Need a beach or bath towel? Just ask the front desk! LUGGAGE STORAGE—We provide FREE storage for luggage while you’re staying here. We also offer long-term storage for $3/day per bag. CHECK OUT TIME—Please bring the two white sheets and your pillowcase to reception with your keycard. If you wish to extend your stay, please see the front desk before 11 a.m. FREE WIFI Network: SAMESUN-VB  Password: svb90291 ________No outside guests in your dormitory, the common room or hostel kitchen. If you have friends visiting, they are welcome in Surfside, our bar downstairs. Quiet time is from 12 a.m.—7 a.m. Please limit noise and silliness during these hours. No outside bedding. All linen is provided—if you need extra blankets, pillows or towels, please see the front desk. No smoking inside the building at any time—fines of up to $200 apply. Absolutely no drugs in the building at any time. EVERY HOUR IS HAPPY HOUR!Show your room key downstairs at SURFSIDE to receive VIP prices: $6-$8 SELECT EATS $5-$7 SELECT COCKTAILS/BEER/WINE LIVE MUSIC/SPORTS/12TVS/WEEKLY SPECIALS/ OPEN LATE 1．The underlined word “strive” in Line 4 means “________” A．change mind B．take action C．make a plan D．make great efforts 2．The housekeeping team cleans the hostel daily from________. A．7:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. B．11:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. C．10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. D．12:00 a.m.—7:00 a.m. 3．The hostel provides the following free things except________. A．breakfast B．beer C．activities D．WIFI 4．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank? A．HOUSE RULES. B．KITCHEN RULES. C．BAR RULES. D．NETWORK RULES. 5．The underlined word “they” in Line 24 refers to “________”. A．housekeepers B．businessmen C．your friends D．staff members 6．The form above is aimed at ________. A．helping staff members to organize activities B．giving introduction of different hostels C．offering resources for job hunting D．providing information for guests in the hostel Why Media Literacy Matters These days, teens are heavily influenced by the media. Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s more time than they spend with teachers at school. And we haven’t yet considered the hours they spend using the Internet and reading newspapers. However, several studies have shown a serious problem: Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see. One study focused on middle school students. It found more than 80 percent of them couldn’t tell the difference between real news stories and ads that looked like news. Stanford University professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his students learn media literacy. The professor gave an example that shows why media literacy matters. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. “With a news story, news stations tell you what they feel are the important details. These details largely depend on the opinions of the news director,” said John. “A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.” Some experts think school is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe everyone—from parents to journalists—should help teens learn the skill. As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. “It’s never too early to start learning media literacy,” said John. 1．What can we conclude from paragraph 1? A．Teens today spend more time using the internet than watching TV. B．Teens today spend more time watching TV than studying at school. C．Teens today spend more time reading newspapers than watching TV. D．Teens today spend more time studying at school than using the Internet. 2．What is the serious problem that several studies have shown? A．Many teens today don’t read the news. B．Many teens are not reading real news stories. C．Many teens today are not interested in school. D．Many teens cannot think critically about the information they see. 3．The underlined word “matters” in paragraph 3 can probably be replaced by ________. A．is boring B．is popular C．is important D．is interesting 4．What does the example Professor Kevin John gave show? A．Some news directors are not responsible. B．Different news stories focus on different details. C．Many of his students do not have media literacy. D．It’s hard to tell the difference between real news and ads. 5．Many experts suggest children start learning media literacy ________. A．when they are able to read B．when they are 12 years old C．after they get into high school D．after they get into middle school 6．Which of the following statements would Professor Kevin John agree with? A．Media literacy should be taught mainly at school. B．News directors should report the news they’re interested in. C．Children should be taught media literacy as early as possible. D．It’s too early for children to learn media literacy in their teens. Topic: ________________________ ________________________ What is the future of artificial intelligence (AI)? Will it be possible for robots to be autonomous (自主的)? If so, when will that happen and will it be a good thing? 2 answers         Panda021 28 June I would say that we are quite a long way off developing the computing power, though I do think it will happen within the next thirty or forty years. We will probably remain in control of technology and it will help us solve many of the world’s problems. AI is popping up in the world around us. Recent developments include self-driving cars, drones carrying life-saving equipment to people at sea and face recognition. I tend to believe AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that is true will be partly up to us. I have to admit that the potential consequences (后果) of creating something that can match human intelligence frighten me. Even now, scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own. At some point in the near future, their intelligence may well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve (进化) biologically very slowly and we would be quickly replaced. In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term, machines might decide the world would be better without humans. 1．________ will help us save the people in danger at sea. A．Self-driving cars B．Drones C．Face recognition D．Boats 2．We can infer (推断) from Paragraph 2 that ________. A．Artificial intelligence (AI) must be a good thing. B．We have already developed the computing power successfully. C．AI will help us solve all of the world’s problems. D．Humans have the responsibility for the future of AI. 3．According to Expert B, creating autonomous robots will make people ________. A．be in trouble B．relax C．become happy D．feel tired 4．What does the underlined phrase “take off” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．remove something B．leave the ground and begin to fly C．suddenly start to be successful D．leave hurriedly 5．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．Scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own now. B．Robots will take over millions of human jobs. C．A large underclass of unemployed people will cause large-scale poverty. D．Machines will become less intelligent than humans. 6．Which topic best fits the blank? A．Robots Are Our Friends B．Robot: Friend or Foe (敌人)? C．Robots Are Not Our Friends D．Robots and Artificial Intelligence British driver Mike Newman enjoys breaking speed records. In 2013, he broke two—the land speed and the water speed records. This achievement is more amazing because Mike cannot see. He was born with a serious eye disease and became blind at eight. For many years, Mike did not think it was possible to take part in motor sports. But at the age of forty, he began to ride motorbikes and then he tried cars. “I love the engines, the smells, the noises which come with it,” he says. When he isn’t breaking records, Mike runs a charity called Speed of Sight. The charity helps other blind people to take part in motor sports. In 2000, at the age of fifteen, Chris Brown had a serious car accident. He lost his left leg. For the next few years, he found it very difficult to live with his disability. But in 2008 he saw a man with one leg cycle up a hill. “I can do that,” he thought, and he learned to cycle. It was really difficult. He failed countless times but he quickly picked himself up. In 2009, he began to compete in races for disabled cyclists. His ambition was to compete in the Paralympic Games (残奥会) in 2021 and he worked hard to be in the French team. But then the rules for the competition changed and Chris could not take part because his condition did not match the new rules. So Chris found a new challenge: cycling up mountains. Now he competes in mountain races and cycles around 27,000 kilometres every year! Alana Nichols was a sporty child. She loved ball games. Her ambition was to study sports at university. But then, at the age of seventeen, she broke her back in a serious snowboarding accident. She couldn’t walk. For two years, she did not know what to do with her life. But at the age of nineteen, she discovered a new sport: soft volleyball. She became part of the national team and won a gold medal at the Paralympics. Alana realized that other sports were possible for her too. She tried surfing and basketball. Then she tried skiing. She worked hard. At the 2010 winter Paralympics, she became the only one to win gold medals at the summer and winter Paralympic Games when she won four medals for skiing. Then, in 2014, she won another prize at the winter games. 1．Mike Newman’s problems with his eyes began ________. A．when he was bornB．when he was eightC．when he was seventeen D．when he was forty 2．Mike Newman did not start driving cars until he was forty because ________. A．it took him many years to get ready for motor sports B．he did not know about the charity for the blind in motor sports C．he was not confident enough to take part in motor sports D．somebody told him it’s impossible to take part in motor sports 3．What does the underlined part mean? A．He failed to buy himself a bike, but he kept making money. B．He tried hard to cycle, but he still needed others to help him up. C．He fell off his cycle many times, but he still kept trying. D．He counted the times he fell off from the bike by himself. 4．Chris Brown didn’t compete in the Paralympic Games in 2021 because ________. A．he wasn’t good enough for the French team B．he didn’t have the right kind of bicycle C．he preferred to cycle up mountains instead D．he wasn’t allowed to take part by the new rules 5．In which sport has Alana Nichols won her most recent prize? A．Skiing. B．Volleyball. C．Surfing. D．Basketball. 6．What is the best title for the passage? A．Advantages of team sports B．Brave disabled in sports fields C．Sports people with their talents D．Exciting games and their players 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解15篇（上海专用） （精选中考模拟热点话题） Emily is reading the back cover of a book. Detective Fisher and the Diamond Necklace Mrs. Brown’s diamond necklace is missing! Someone stole it from her locked bedroom while all the guests were celebrating Christmas in the dining room. Who did it? One of her servants or one of her guests? What a headache! Mrs. Brown, Mr. Brown and the police have no clue when or how it happened. Where has the necklace gone? With the help of Detective Fisher, they start a funny and exciting adventure to look for the missing jewellery. ★ I couldn’t stop laughing from start to finish! —Jack Smith, author of The Mad Scientist ★ This book written by Thomas Young is amusing! Can’t wait to read his other three books in the Detective Fisher book series. —Suzy Lee, Hong Kong Readers Club Don’t miss Thomas Young’s Detective Fisher series! Rainbow Press 1．Who is the author of the book? A．Jack Smith. B．Rainbow Press. C．Suzy Lee. D．Thomas Young. 2．Where was the necklace stolen from? A．The dining room.B．A bedroom. C．The garden. D．A Jewellery shop. 3．How do the police feel at first? A．Worried and confused. B．Angry and impatient. C．Excited and interested. D．Calm and confident. 4．How many books are there in the Detective Fisher book series so far? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 5．Who might be the thief? A．Mr Brown. B．Mrs Brown. C．Mr Fisher. D．A servant. 6．What is not included in the back cover? A．Reviews from readers or writers. B．Questions to make readers curious. C．An exciting ending of the story. D．Main characters and setting. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文是一本书的封底内容的介绍。 【详解】91．根据“This book written by Thomas Young is amusing!”及结尾“Don’t miss Thomas Young’s Detective Fisher series!”，可知这本书的作者是Thomas Young。 1．根据“Someone stole it from her locked bedroom while all the guests were celebrating Christmas in the dining room.”可知，项链是从卧室被偷走的。 2．根据文中“What a headache! Mrs. Brown, Mr. Brown and the police have no clue when or how it happened.”可知，警察一开始对案发时间、方式都毫无头绪，直呼“太头疼了”，说明警察一开始是担忧且困惑的。 3．根据“Can’t wait to read his other three books in the Detective Fisher book series.”可知，当前这本是系列中的一本，加上另外三本，一共四本。 4．根据“Who did it? One of her servants or one of her guests?”可知，文中给出嫌疑人范围是仆人之一或者客人之一，只有D选项“A servant.”符合嫌疑人身份。 5．这本书的封底中包含：推荐评价、吸引读者的悬念问题、故事主角和背景介绍，只讲了故事开头的悬念，没有给出故事的结局，C选项“An exciting ending of the story.”符合题意。 School Library Reading Challenge Guide How to Join - Sign up at the library front desk with your student ID before the 5th of each month.   - Pick a reading list (fiction /non-fiction/poetry) based on your grade level (7/8/9). - Record every book you finish in the library’s online log (scan the QR code at the library entrance). Reading Requirements - Grade 7: 2 books (at least 1 non-fiction) - Grade 8: 3 books (1 poetry + 2 others) - Grade 9: 4 books (2 fiction + 2 non-fiction) - All books must be over 100 pages and from the library’s challenge collection.   3   - Finish all books by the last day of the month → get a library bookmark and 1 extra borrowing day.   - Write a 50-word book review for 1 book → win a small stationery set.   - Top 3 students with the most creative reviews → get a free book from the library store.   Important Notes - No late submissions are accepted — logs close at 6 PM on the last day of the month.   - Repeating the same book for different challenges is not allowed.   - Ask librarians for help if you need book recommendations or log guidance.   1．Students need to take ________ to sign up for the challenge. A．a library bookmarkB．a book review C．a student ID D．a QR code 2．Which of the following meets Grade 8’s reading requirements? A．2 poetry books and 1 fiction book. B．1 poetry book and 2 non-fiction books. C．3 non-fiction books. D．3 poetry books. 3．Which of the following best fits the blank? A．Borrowing RulesB．Reading Rules C．Challenging Rules D．Rewards 4．The underlined word “submissions” probably means “________”. A．handing in B．borrowing books C．preparing for D．doing reports 5．Which of the following is NOT allowed in the challenge? A．Asking librarians for book recommendations. B．Using the QR code to enter the online log. C．Repeating the same book for different challenges. D．Writing a 50-word book review for one book. 6．This guide aims to ________. A．introduce different kinds of books in the library B．tell students the rules of the library reading challenge C．teach students how to write a creative book review D．advise students to read more books in their free time 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文是学校图书馆阅读挑战的指南，介绍了报名方式、阅读要求、注意事项及奖励规则。 1．根据“How to Join”部分中“Sign up at the library front desk with your student ID before the 5th of each month.”可知，报名需要携带学生证。 2．根据“Reading Requirements”部分中“Grade 8: 3 books (1 poetry + 2 others)”可知，八年级需要读3本书，其中1本为诗歌，另外2本无特殊限制。 3．根据空白处下的内容“Finish all books by the last day of the month → get a library bookmark... Write a 50-word book review for 1 book → win a small stationery set... Top 3 students with the most creative reviews → get a free book...”可知，这部分是介绍完成挑战后的奖励规则。 4．根据“Important Notes”部分中“No late submissions are accepted — logs close at 6 PM on the last day of the month.”可知，这句话强调“挑战的提交材料不接受延迟”，因此“submissions”意为“提交、上交”，对应选项A“handing in”。“borrowing books（借书）”、“preparing for（准备）”、“doing reports（写报告）”均不符合“日志截止时间”这一语境，故排除。 5．根据“Important Notes”部分中“Repeating the same book for different challenges is not allowed.”可知，重复使用同一本书参加不同挑战是不被允许的。 6．这份指南从报名方式、阅读要求、注意事项到奖励规则，全面介绍了学校图书馆阅读挑战的相关规则，因此其目的是告知学生挑战的规则。 Make Your Next School Trip More Meaningful and InspiringAre you ready for a school trip that’s more than just sightseeing? Our trips are special because you’ll travel, learn, help local communities, and make memories that really matter. We promise you’ll love the experience! Amazing tours to choose from Amazing tours to choose from Student reviews Rwanda — Service & WildlifeYou will join meaningful volunteer work, such as planting trees along riverbanks (河岸) or helping with lessons and activities at a local school. Later, you will take a guided nature tour to see monkeys, birds and other wild animals in their natural home. Working with local children changed how I see the world. This trip really changed me in the best way. ---Richard, 17 Malaysia — Jungle & CoastYou will take part in environmental projects, like helping protect sea turtle nests, cleaning plastic and waste from beaches, or learning how to care for coral reefs (珊瑚). In your free time, you can swim in clear waters, explore green jungles, and discover special plants and animals. It was a perfect mix of hard work and adventurous activities. I enjoyed being in a different environment than home. ---Ellis, 16 Morocco — Community & MountainsYou will help local villages, such as building a small garden, repairing small structures, or helping on a farm. You will also join guided hikes in the amazing Atlas Mountains, enjoy wonderful views, and learn about the daily life, food, and traditions of local people. Our guide teachers were always there to help us, whether we were hiking or working on the project. They made the whole experience so much better and easier for us. ---Cameron, 15 5. __________ 1．This page will probably be found in the ________ section of the website. A．Home B．Our tours C．Payment D．Photos 2．Students can join volunteer work like ________ if they go to Rwanda. A．having lessons at a local school B．cleaning plastic from the beaches C．planting trees along riverbanks D．feeding various of wild animals 3．Ellis thought the trip to Malaysia was ________. A．a good balance of work and adventure B．a life-changing experience C．exactly the same as being at home D．mostly about sightseeing 4．Tom enjoys doing hands-on work to help local people. He is also a huge fan of hiking in the mountains. Which one will he probably choose? A．Rwanda—Service & Wildlife B．Malaysia—Jungle & Coast C．Morocco—Community & Mountains D．None of the above. 5．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank? A． B． C． D． 6．The main purpose of this web page is ________. A．to introduce students to three different countries B．to encourage students to join a meaningful school trip C．to explain how to help local schools and communities D．to compare sightseeing trips with field trips 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是学校旅行网站的介绍页面，推荐了三个特色旅行项目，包含行程内容和学生评价。 1．根据网页导航栏“Our tours”选项，以及页面内容是介绍旅行项目，可知该页面最可能出现在“Our tours”板块。 2．根据卢旺达项目介绍“You will join meaningful volunteer work, such as planting trees along riverbanks or helping with lessons and activities at a local school.”，可知学生可以参与的志愿工作包括在河岸种树。 3．根据Ellis的评价“It was a perfect mix of hard work and adventurous activities.”，可知她认为马来西亚之旅是工作与冒险的完美平衡。 4．摩洛哥项目介绍提到“You will help local villages…join guided hikes in the amazing Atlas Mountains”，既包含帮助当地社区的实践工作，也有山地徒步活动，符合Tom的兴趣。 5．该网页是学校旅行的推广页面，末尾通常会附上报名或咨询方式，选项D“Apply now Call us at 6392 0912”符合这一逻辑。 6．全文介绍了三个特色旅行项目，旨在吸引学生参与有意义的学校旅行，因此主要目的是鼓励学生参加这类旅行。 How do students exercise At Star School, many students spend a lot of time sitting or using phones and computers. They are planning a project on students’ exercise habits. Set Goals·Understand the exercise habits of students at Star School. ·Learn about different types of daily physical activity. ·Explore ways to help students improve their fitness. Interview Classmates·Ask 5-10 classmates about their exercise habits ·Record: 1) Average minutes of exercise per day 2) Favorite types of activities 3) Reasons for not exercising Analyze the Data·Calculate average exercise time for the class. ·Identify popular activities and explain the reasons. ·Use charts or graphs to make data easy to understand (bar charts, pie charts, line graphs). ·Look for patterns, such as “Most students exercise less than 30 minutes per day” or “Walking is the most popular activity among girls in Grade Six.” Write a Report·Summarize your findings in a short report, including: 1) Introduction: Why the project is important 2) Methods: How you tracked your exercise and collected data 3) Results: Charts, graphs, and patterns 4) Conclusion: What you learned and how habits can improve ·You can use AI to help organize the report or check grammar. Tips for Success☑ Be honest when tracking your exercise. ☑ Make your charts and graphs clear and colorful. ☑ Encourage classmates to exercise daily. ☑ Use AI for guidance, ideas, and improving your report, 1．The text above is a ________. A．plan B．report C．review D．diary 2．Students at Star School do the project to ________ A．better use AI devices B．understand their friends C．improve their learning skills D．discover ways to improve fitness 3．Which of the following questions might be asked in the interview? A．How old are you? B．How do you go to school? C．How long do you exercise every day? D．How do you feel when you exercise? 4．The underlined word “pattern” means ________ in Chinese. A．方式 B．规律 C．图案 D．样本 5．When writing the report, they can express themselves more clearly ________. A．by collecting data B．in simple English C．by giving examples D．through charts or graphs 6．In the process of the project, they can use AI to ________ A．communicate with their friends B．interview their teachers C．improve their writing D．encourage their classmates 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文介绍了Star School学生开展的“学生锻炼习惯”项目的完整流程，包括设定目标、采访同学、分析数据、撰写报告及成功建议。 1．文章详细列出了项目的步骤、目标和方法，属于一份项目计划（plan），而非已完成的报告、回顾或日记。 2．文中“Set Goals”部分提到“Explore ways to help students improve their fitness”，说明学生开展该项目是为了探索改善健康的方法。 3．文中“Interview Classmates”部分要求记录“Average minutes of exercise per day”，因此采访中可能会问“你每天锻炼多久？”。 4．文中“Analyze the Data”部分提到“Look for patterns, such as ‘Most students exercise less than 30 minutes per day’”，这里的“pattern”指数据中呈现的规律、模式。 5．文中“Analyze the Data”部分提到“Use charts or graphs to make data easy to understand”，说明通过图表能更清晰地呈现信息。 6．文中“Write a Report”和“Tips for Success”部分提到“You can use AI to help organize the report or check grammar”“Use AI for guidance, ideas, and improving your report”，说明AI可用于辅助写作、优化报告。 Green Hills Primary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA．Newsletter) 14th November 20XX Dear Parents, Autumn Fair We are very glad to announce (宣布) that our recent autumn fair raised over $40,000. The graph on the right shows how much money each primary level made. Well done to everybody, but especially to Primary 3! A huge thank you to all the parent helpers, teachers and Mr. Lai-the caretaker-we couldn’t do it without you! This is a fantastic achievement and will help the school to buy some much-needed playground equipment (设备). Charity Fair We are looking for volunteers to help at the charity fair on 19th December. It would be great if you could spare an hour or two to help out. As well as running stalls (摊位) on the day, we also need people to help collect things for sale. Please clean out your cupboards and bring unwanted items to the school office. We are collecting second-hand school uniform, books, toys and household items. We will donate the money from the fair to the Hong Kong Charity Fund. This organization helps needy people in Hong Kong, such as the homeless, the poor and people with disabilities. It is a great charity so we hope we can raise lots of money. Chairperson Election Finally, Mr. Lee has decided to step down as PTA Chairman. He has done a fantastic job for the last six years but now we are looking for a new Chairperson. We have four candidates (候选人) for this job so there will be an election. All parents can vote to choose our new Chairperson. Please vote before 1st December. The candidates’ information is on the school website to help you decide. If you need more information, please visit www.greenhills.com/pta. Kind regards Edna Leung PTA Secretary 1．At the autumn fair, __________. A．the parent helpers, teachers and Mr. Lai raised the most money B．Primary 1 and Primary 3 raised the same amount of money C．Primary 4 raised the least money D．Primary 2 raised more money than Primary 6 2．Mrs. Wong, a parent, wants to know more about the candidates for PTA Chairperson. She should __________. A．talk to Mr. Lee B．write to Edna Leung C．join the PTA D．look on the Internet 3．Mr. Lee has decided to step down as PTA Chairman. What does “step down” mean? A．To start a new job. B．To leave a job. C．To be unsuccessful at a job. D．To want a job. 4．How can you help the Hong Kong Charity Fund? A．Collect your unwanted items for the charity. B．Help people with disabilities to run a stall. C．Buy more things for the school’s charity fair. D．Buy things for the Hong Kong Charity Fund to sell. 5．In what order did the events happen? (a) PTA election   (b) Charity fair   (c) Publishing of this newsletter   (d) Autumn fair A． (d)-(c)-(a)-(b) B．(d)-(c)-(b)-(a) C．(a)-(c)-(d)-(b) D．(c)-(d)-(a)-(b) 6．What is the main purpose of this newsletter? A．To thank parents for supporting the activities of PTA． B．To encourage parents to take part in the events of PTA． C．To inform parents about PTA activities and matters. D．To show parents the success of activities organized by PTA． 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了格林山小学家长教师协会于11月14日发布的一份通讯内容。 1．细节理解题。根据图表可知，四年级金额最少。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The candidates’ information is on the school website to help you decide…If you need more information, please visit www.greenhills.com/pta.”可知，候选人信息发布在学校网站上，因此黄太太想了解候选人信息，上网查看是最直接的方式。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Mr. Lee has decided to step down as PTA Chairman. He has done a fantastic job for the last six years but now we are looking for a new Chairperson.”可知，李先生任职六年表现出色，且协会正在招募新主席，因此step down意为“卸任”，即To leave a job。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Please clean out your cupboards and bring unwanted items to the school office.”可知，请清理一下你们的橱柜，把闲置不用的物品交到学校办公室，因此可以为慈善义卖收集不用的物品。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“We are very glad to announce that our recent autumn fair raised over $40,000...Green Hills Primary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA. Newsletter) 14th November 20XX...All parents can vote to choose our new Chairperson. Please vote before 1st December...We are looking for volunteers to help at the charity fair on 19th December.”可知，秋季节日义卖，已举办，是过去发生的事；发布这份通讯的日期为11月14日，在秋季节日义卖之后；PTA主席选举：投票需在12月1日前完成，在通讯发布后、慈善义卖前；慈善义卖举办时间为12月19日，是最后发生的事，因此顺序为(d)-(c)-(a)-(b)。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。根据文章可知，通讯包含三部分核心内容：秋季节日义卖的成果通报、慈善义卖的志愿者与物品征集、主席选举的相关事宜。整体目的是告知家长PTA的各类活动和事务。故选C。 Educational Visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park Thank you for your interest in educational visits to Hinchingbrooke Country Park. Most of the information on this page refers to school visits, but our activities can be made to suit all groups including home educators, Cub Scouts (幼童军), and youth groups. For school visits, and many other educational events, we are working together with our friends at Fireflies Forest School to provide excellent tailored school visits. We can organize a wide range of activities to meet any curriculum need, in the varied habitats of our beautiful park.What does a visit include? ■ a staff member to lead the activities. They will be either a forest school leader or an education volunteer. ■ all equipment needed to carry out the activities ■ health and safety information ■ free places for your leaders and helpers How do I make a booking? If you decide to come for a visit, you will need to: ■ provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want) ■ confirm the date with us and select activities ■ organize your groups, so all leaders know which children they are responsible for and the children know who their leader is What is the cancellation policy? ■ No charge. How do I pay? ■ We will charge you the total fees after your visit. Please make sure you let us know the number of children who have attended on the day in advance. Welcome and enjoy your day. It will be appreciated if you can give us feedback so that we can continually improve what we offer. ■ If you require further information about the activities available, please click here for more or feel free to email us: Enquiries@firefliesforestschool.co.uk 1．Where can we most probably read this text? A．In a magazine. B．In a newspaper. C．In a brochure. D．On a website. 2．What does the underlined word “provisionally” mean? A．for the time being B．in person C．in no time D．at last 3．What doesn’t the school have to do for the visit they plan to attend? A．Booking the date. B．Selecting activities. C．Giving feedback. D．Organizing groups. 4．Which of the following statements is correct? A．A part of the fees must be paid before the school visit starts. B．Once you book the visit, it cannot be cancelled for any reason. C．A variety of activities will be organized in and out of the park. D．All equipment for the activities is provided by the organization. 5．What can we learn about educational visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park? A．Visitors have to pay the booking fee in advance. B．Free places are offered to the group leaders and helpers. C．Only school groups are welcome to take part in the activities. D．All activity leaders are professional forest school teachers. 6．Who is most likely to be the target readers of this text? A．Schoolchildren. B．Forest school leaders. C．Education volunteers. D．School educators. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文介绍欣奇布鲁克郊野公园教育参观的活动内容、预订、取消、付费方式及联系方式。 1．文末提到：“please click here for more”，点击查看更多是网页常见表述，文本最可能来自网站。 2．文中说明：“provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want)”，括号提示可后续更改，provisionally意为“暂时预订”，for the time being表示“暂时”。 3．文中写明：“It will be appreciated if you can give us feedback”，反馈是欢迎但非必须做的事，预订日期、选择活动、组织团队都是必须完成的事项，学校不必给出反馈。 4．文中列出：“all equipment needed to carry out the activities”，活动所需所有设备都由该组织提供。 5．文中明确：“free places for your leaders and helpers”，为团队负责人和协助者提供免费名额。 6．本文主要介绍学校参观相关安排，目标读者最可能是学校教育工作者。 New Rules for E-bikes in China Do you ride an electric bicycle (e-bike) to school in the morning? From September 1, the new national standards for e-bikes have taken effect. Speed ≤25km/h ·If the e-bikes go at a speed higher than 25 kilometres per hour, the motor will stop running. Other rules ·With the Beidou system, owners can check on their phone where the bike is. Besides, this function also helps with traffic management—for example, in a traffic accident involving an e-bike, the positioning data can be used to find out the accident process. ·Modifications (改装) to certain parts of e-bikes, such as the battery and speed limiter are not allowed. ·The use of rearview mirrors and turn signals is encouraged. Rearview mirrors help riders observe the traffic situation behind, while turn signals allow other road users to clearly understand where the rider wants to go. ________ ·E-bikes (including batteries) must not be more than 55 kilograms. This rule can let the bike run farther and need less charging. What’s more, it is easier for riders to control, especially in unexpected situations. Age rule ·People who ride electric bikes must be no younger than 16. Kids under 16 can’t ride them on public roads. They don’t have enough skills and experiences to deal with busy traffic. Besides, people over 12 years old are not allowed to be carried on e-bikes as this will make the bike too heavy and dangerous to drive. Helmet wearing requirement ·Riders and passengers (if any) must wear safety helmets when riding. Helmets are the most useful protective equipment to reduce head injuries in an accident fall or crash. 1．What’s the speed limit for e-bikes? A．12 kilometres per hour. B．16 kilometres per hour. C．25 kilometres per hour. D．55 kilometres per hour. 2．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank? A．Riding distance B．E-bike total weight C．Battery life D．E-bike control 3．Why mustn’t kids under 16 ride e-bikes on public roads? A．Because their body weight is not fit for e-bikes yet. B．Because they aren’t prepared to deal with busy traffic. C．Because they don’t have enough skills to carry other kids. D．Because too many e-riders on the road may cause busy traffic. 4．The underlined word “equipment” means ________. A．tools used for a certain purpose B．money needed to buy something C．people who operate a machine D．place where something is made 5．The Beidou system can help e-riders ________. A．avoid traffic accidents B．observe the traffic situation C．manage modification of e-bikes D．find the location of the e-bikes 6．What’s the purpose of these rules? A．To stop kids from driving e-bikes. B．To give suggestions to road users. C．To improve riding safety for e-riders. D．To inform riders of the speed requirements. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国电动自行车的新国家标准，包括速度、重量、年龄、头盔佩戴等方面的规定，旨在提升骑行安全。 【详解】127．细节理解题。根据文中“Speed ≤25km/h” 以及“If the e-bikes go at a speed higher than 25 kilometres per hour, the motor will stop running.”可知，电动自行车的速度限制为每小时25公里。故选C。 1．主旨大意题。该部分内容为“E-bikes (including batteries) must not be more than 55 kilograms.”，核心是电动自行车的总重量限制，因此“E-bike total weight”最适合作为该部分标题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“They don’t have enough skills and experiences to deal with busy traffic.”可知，16岁以下儿童不能在公共道路上骑电动车，是因为他们没有足够的技能和经验应对繁忙的交通。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据前文“Helmets are the most useful protective equipment to reduce head injuries in an accident fall or crash.”可知，头盔是用于减少头部受伤的防护装备，因此“equipment”的意思是“tools used for a certain purpose（用于特定用途的工具）”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“With the Beidou system, owners can check on their phone where the bike is.”可知，北斗系统可以帮助电动自行车车主找到车辆的位置。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕电动自行车的新规则展开，包括速度、重量、年龄、头盔佩戴等要求，其核心目的是“To improve riding safety for e-riders（提升电动自行车骑行者的安全）”。故选C。 You find a piece of paper outside your door today. Read it carefully and you may find it quite important to you. YOUR BUILDING SERVICEWe help people in this part of the city by 1. checking all plans before people build new houses or make changes to old ones; 2. checking water pipes; 3. looking at any problem buildings and making sure that they are all right. We check 900 building plans each year. We check 700 building places each year to see if things are going on well. HELP US TO HELP YOUIf you do building work, please think of other people. Be nice to people living next door. If you want to talk to us about your problems please give as much detail as possible. If you see any building problems, please let us know right away. WHERE CAN YOU GET MORE DETAILS?The Building Service is at the City Hall, Kenton, CN16KJ. Telephone: 676316 or 676317 We have office hours for people to come and talk about their problems. 9:00—15:30 (from Monday to Friday) 9:30—14:00 (weekends) WHAT CAN YOU DO IF THINGS GO WRONG?If you are not happy with us and have anything to say about the Building Service, please come, phone or write to the Planning Office, City Hall, Kenton, CN16KJ. Telephone: 676318 1．This article is about _______. A．the building services B．the City Hall in Kenton C．people living next door D．office hours for people 2．The paper you find outside your door is probably a(n) _______. A．building plan B．advertisement C．postcard D．invitation 3．Which is NOT true about the Building Service? A．They check building plans. B．They check water pipes. C．They build new houses for people. D．They look at problem buildings. 4．The underlined word “detail” means _______. A．time B．advice C．information D．knowledge 5．You can go to the Building Service to talk about your problem at _______ on Saturday. A．9:00 B．10:00 C．15:00 D．18:00 6．If you are angry about the Building Service, you can _______. A．telephone either the numbers 676316 or 676318 B．write a complaint letter to your workers at the Building Service C．ask the Planning Officer to come to your house and make a complaint D．come to the City Hall and talk with the Planning Officer 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了当地建筑服务的职责、服务内容、联系方式、办公时间，以及居民遇到问题时的反馈方式。 1．主旨大意题。文章围绕“YOUR BUILDING SERVICE”展开，由此可推知，这篇文章是关于建筑服务的。故选A。 2．推理判断题。这张纸介绍了建筑服务的相关信息，目的是告知居民该服务的内容与方式，属于广告性质，故这张纸可能是一则广告。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章“YOUR BUILDING SERVICE”部分的“checking all plans before people build new houses”可知，建筑服务并非“为人们建造新房”，因此选项C的描述是错误的。故选C。 4．词句猜测题。根据文章“HELP US TO HELP YOU”部分的“If you want to talk to us about your problems, please give as much detail as possible.”可知，如果你想和我们谈谈你的问题，请给尽可能多的信息，由此推知“detail”意为“信息”。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据文章“WHERE CAN YOU GET MORE DETAILS?”部分的“9:30—14:00 (weekends)”可知，周六10:00处于建筑服务的办公时间。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据文章“WHAT CAN YOU DO IF THINGS GO WRONG?”部分的“please come, phone or write to the Planning Office, City Hall, Kenton, CN16KJ”可知，对建筑服务不满时，可去市政厅与规划办公室沟通。故选D。 The American Trail is a very popular section in the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Visitors love to see the active animals. However, they may not be aware of the hard work of the zookeepers. Every day, the keepers are busy preparing food, training animals, among many other duties. Let’s take a look at one of their typical jobs. 7 a.m. The first thing we do in the morning is check on all the animals in our charge. We take a head count and make sure everyone appears healthy. Our North American beavers (河狸) are active at night. We give them a quick hello and try not to disturb their rest. 8 a.m. Every day, we sort through (分类整理) more than 100 pounds of fish for our sea lions and seals (海豹). Together with our volunteers, we make sure that the fish is of the highest quality before we feed it to an animal. 8:30 a.m. Our sea lions are fed many times a day. Each feeding is an opportunity for us to carefully check every part of their bodies. 9:30 a.m. It’s time to train our gray wolves. We would ask for an action. If the animal performs the required movement, he or she will be given a meatball. Of course, the animals can choose to walk away, and they won’t be punished (惩罚) for doing that. 10:15 a.m. Our daily sea lion and seal show begins! Our visitors are always surprised at the intelligence of these animals. Through our shows, they also learn how to help protect sea animals. 1:45 p.m. Our beavers wake up. We feed them and do a careful body check on each of them. 2:20 p.m. We train the other animals, including the river otters (河獭) and the ravens (渡鸦). Neither rain nor cold can keep us from our duties. We care for the animals 365 days a year. 1．The author of this article is most likely __________. A．an American Trail keeper B．the manager of the American Trail C．a regular visitor to the American Trail D．a volunteer at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo 2．According to the article, the American Trail keepers begin each working day by__________. A．saying hello to their gray wolves B．feeding their North American beavers C．making sure all the animals are healthy D．preparing for their sea lion and seal show 3．While feeding their sea lions, the American Trail keepers__________. A．play with them B．teach them some basic skills C．try to measure their intelligence D．do a careful body check on them 4．According to the article, if a wolf doesn’t do as an American Trail keeper asks, it will be__________. A．thrown into a cage B．given a meatball C．taught new skills D．allowed to do what it wants to 5．According to the article, at a sea lion and seal show, visitors will__________. ①be given chances to feed the animals        ②learn how to help protect sea animals ③realize how intelligent these animals are    ④understand the hard work of the zookeepers A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 6．We can read this article in a/ an__________. A．diary B．novel C．travel guide D．advertisement 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了美国步道的饲养员每天的工作安排。 1．推理判断题。根据“The first thing we do in the morning is check on all the animals in our charge. We take a head count and make sure everyone appears healthy...We give them a quick hello and try not to disturb their rest.”等可知，这篇文章的作者最有可能就是一名饲养员。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The first thing we do in the morning is check on all the animals in our charge. We take a head count and make sure everyone appears healthy.”可知，饲养员每天工作从确保所有的动物都是健康的开始。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Each feeding is an opportunity for us to carefully check every part of their bodies.”可知，在喂海狮的时候，饲养员对它们做一个仔细的身体检查。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第“It’s time to train our gray wolves. ...If the animal performs the required movement, he or she will be given a meatball. Of course, the animals can choose to walk away, and they won’t be punished (惩罚) for doing that.”可知，如果一只狼不按照饲养员的要求去做，它将被允许做它想做的事。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“Our daily sea lion and seal show begins! Our visitors are always surprised at the intelligence of these animals. Through our shows, they also learn how to help protect sea animals.”可知，游客们总是对这些动物的智力感到惊讶，也学会了如何帮助保护海洋动物。所以，②③是正确的。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“Visitors love to see the active animals. However, they may not be aware of the hard work of the zookeepers.”以及“Our visitors are always surprised at the intelligence of these animals. Through our shows, they also learn how to help protect sea animals.”可知，我们可以在旅游指南中读到这篇文章。故选C。 Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Opening time We’re open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Ticket & Pricing Adult Ages 21-69 Youth Ages 5-20 Child Ages 4 and Under Senior Ages 70+ $50 $20 Free $20 Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices. Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 to book your group. Featured animals Thousands of animals, Hundreds of species, One Aquarium. Learn about animals from all over our blue planet and discover the connection they all share with water. Sharks Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years. Some sharks are big, some are very small, and some are very scary. Don’t miss their feeding time at 3 o’clock every afternoon in our shark zone! Penguins Most penguins are from the southern hemisphere (半球), and some of them live in one of the coldest places on Earth: Antarctica. Watch our playful penguins dive and swim in the icy waters of our penguin zone! Turtles Turtles have existed for over 200 million years. But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean. Come and see them in our turtle zone! Coral reef Coral isn’t a plant or a rock — it’s a type of animal! Coral reefs are home to many species of tropical fish (热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too. Discover this wonderful world in our coral reef zone! 1．The National Aquarium is open for ________ hours on Saturday. A．8 B．9 C．10 D．11 2．John’s parents are taking him and his baby sister (aged 2) to the National Aquarium on his tenth birthday. How much will the ticket cost them? A．$70. B．$100 C．$120. D．$140. 3．When can you feed the sharks in the shark zone? A．At 11 a.m. B．At 1 p.m. C．At 3 p.m. D．At 5 p.m. 4．According to the article, some sea turtles are endangered ________. A．because of human activities B．because they are hunted by sharks C．due to climate change and ocean pollution D．due to competition with other sea animals 5．According to the article, which of the following animals does NOT live in coral reefs? A．Sharks. B．Penguins. C．Turtles. D．Tropical fish. 6．A group of 10 or more visitors needs to ________ to get group prices. A．call Central Reservations B．visit the aquarium on weekdays C．book a guided tour of the aquarium D．apply for a discount at the ticket counter 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要提供了国家水族馆的实用参观信息，包括其开放时间、票价以及鲨鱼、企鹅、海龟和珊瑚礁等主要展区的特色。 1．细节理解题。根据“We’re open from m 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.”可知，周末，国家水族馆开放时间为早上10到下午7，共 9 小时。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据Ticket & Pricing下信息“Adult  Ages 21-69  Youth  Ages 5-20  Child  Ages 4 and Under Free”可知，父母(两位成人)：2 × $50 = $100  John (10 岁，Youth)：$20  妹妹(2 岁，Child)：Free，总计：$120。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据Sharks下信息“Don’t miss their feeding time at 3 o’clock every afternoon in our shark zone!”可知，鲨鱼喂食时间是每天下午 3 点。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据Turtles下信息“But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean.”可知，由于海洋中的猎人、渔网和塑料(人类活动)，一些种类的海龟濒临灭绝。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据Coral reef下信息“Coral reefs are home to many species of tropical fish (热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too.”可知，珊瑚礁是许多热带鱼种的家园。鲨鱼、龙虾和海龟也生活在那里。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据Ticket & Pricing下信息“Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices, Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 to book your group”可知，10 人及以上团体需联系Central Reservations 电话410-576-3833预订。故选A。 CHANNEL1 CHANNEL2 CHANNEL3 CHANNEL4 8:00 pm Double Your Money 8:00 pm 19th-century House 8:00 pm The News 8:00 pm The Jordan Baker Show Jason Oates is the host of the popular show where the players can win 10,000 pounds— and then double it! There are questions on all kinds of topics to test everyone’s general knowledge. Which of tonight’s players will get the chance to double their money? Our show continues, now with only eight of the twelve players, all living in a house from 200 years ago. It isn’t easy living with no power, no heating and no 21st-century technology at all. And it’s even more difficult with cameras on you 24 hours a day. All the news and sport from around the world. With Michael Webster. Jordan Baker presents her completely new programme. She talks to great celebrity guests and asks them the questions that everyone wants to know the answers to. Tonight, athletics star Sally Malone. 1．What type of TV program is The Jordan Baker Show? A．Cartoon show. B．Talent show. C．Game show. D．Chat show. 2．According to the text, which of the following is NOT TRUE? A．Players of Double Your Money have a chance to win as much as 20,000 pounds. B．Guests of The Jordan Baker Show are usually famous people. C．Cameras are off when players of 19th-century House are sleeping at night. D．The News delivers information from both home and abroad. 3．All of the following people are hosts except________. A．Sally Malone B．Michael Webster C．Jordan Baker D．Jason Oates 4．How many programs have players? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 5．Which program is this viewer talking about? A．Double Your Money. B．19th-century House. C．The News. D．The Jordan Baker Show. 6．This text aims to________. A．encourage viewers to become players in its TV programs B．invite viewers to vote for their favourite TV programs C．introduce some famous hosts of some TV programs D．provide information about TV programs at 8 pm for viewers 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了晚上8点的电视节目信息。 1．细节理解题。根据CHANNEL4信息栏中“She talks to great celebrity guests and asks them the questions that everyone wants to know the answers to.”可知，乔丹·贝克与名人嘉宾交谈，这属于访谈/谈话节目。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据CHANNEL2信息栏中“And it’s even more difficult with cameras on you 24 hours a day.”可知，摄像机是24小时开着的，即使玩家晚上睡觉时也在拍摄。所以此项“玩家晚上睡觉时摄像机关闭”的表述是不正确的。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据CHANNEL4信息栏中“The Jordan Baker Show  Jordan Baker presents her completely new programme.…Tonight, athletics star Sally Malone.”可知，Jordan Baker是频道4“The Jordan Baker Show”的主持人，Sally Malone是频道4节目中受邀的体育明星嘉宾，不是主持人。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据CHANNEL1信息栏中“Double Your Money  Which of tonight’s players will get the chance to double their money?”和CHANNEL2信息栏中“19th-century House  Our show continues, now with only eight of the twelve players, all living in a house from 200 years ago.”可知，Double Your Money和19th-century House两个频道有players。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据观众评论内容“They were really bad this week,I answered all the questions easily, I did better than them! All that money and nobody won it!”可知，观众评论说：“他们这个星期真的很糟糕，我轻松地回答了所有的问题，我比他们做得更好！所有的钱都没人赢！”由此可知，这个描述完全符合频道1“Double Your Money”的内容，即玩家可以赢得10,000英镑——然后再翻倍！各种题目都有问题，测试大家的常识。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了晚上8点的电视节目信息。故选D。 WELCOME TO SAMESUN BACKPACKERS Venice, CA We try our best and strive to create a clean and safe environment where you can meet other travelers and have a lot of fun while doing so! A few things to make your stay more enjoyable: FREE BREAKFAST is from 7:30 a.m.—10 a.m. in the kitchen (next to reception). Breakfast includes eggs, oatmeal, waffles, bagels and cream cheese, toast with a range of spreads, orange juice, coffee and teas. FREE ACTIVITIES run daily. See the activity board beside the front desk or speak to a staff member to get more details. RECEPTION & HOUSEKEEPING—For your comfort and safety, there’s always a staff member on duty. Please feel free to see the front desk if you have any questions. Our housekeeping team cleans the hostel daily from 11 a.m.—4 p.m. During this time staff will be entering every room. Need a beach or bath towel? Just ask the front desk! LUGGAGE STORAGE—We provide FREE storage for luggage while you’re staying here. We also offer long-term storage for $3/day per bag. CHECK OUT TIME—Please bring the two white sheets and your pillowcase to reception with your keycard. If you wish to extend your stay, please see the front desk before 11 a.m. FREE WIFI Network: SAMESUN-VB  Password: svb90291 ________No outside guests in your dormitory, the common room or hostel kitchen. If you have friends visiting, they are welcome in Surfside, our bar downstairs. Quiet time is from 12 a.m.—7 a.m. Please limit noise and silliness during these hours. No outside bedding. All linen is provided—if you need extra blankets, pillows or towels, please see the front desk. No smoking inside the building at any time—fines of up to $200 apply. Absolutely no drugs in the building at any time. EVERY HOUR IS HAPPY HOUR!Show your room key downstairs at SURFSIDE to receive VIP prices: $6-$8 SELECT EATS $5-$7 SELECT COCKTAILS/BEER/WINE LIVE MUSIC/SPORTS/12TVS/WEEKLY SPECIALS/ OPEN LATE 1．The underlined word “strive” in Line 4 means “________” A．change mind B．take action C．make a plan D．make great efforts 2．The housekeeping team cleans the hostel daily from________. A．7:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. B．11:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. C．10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. D．12:00 a.m.—7:00 a.m. 3．The hostel provides the following free things except________. A．breakfast B．beer C．activities D．WIFI 4．Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank? A．HOUSE RULES. B．KITCHEN RULES. C．BAR RULES. D．NETWORK RULES. 5．The underlined word “they” in Line 24 refers to “________”. A．housekeepers B．businessmen C．your friends D．staff members 6．The form above is aimed at ________. A．helping staff members to organize activities B．giving introduction of different hostels C．offering resources for job hunting D．providing information for guests in the hostel 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，是威尼斯一家旅社的相关信息介绍，包括旅社努力营造的环境，提供的免费早餐、活动、行李寄存等服务，以及退房时间、住宿规定等内容，旨在为入住旅社的客人提供全面的信息。 1．词句猜测题。根据“We try our best and strive to create a clean and safe environment”可知，“try our best”表示尽我们最大的努力，那么“strive”与之并列，意思应该相近，“make great efforts”意为“做出巨大努力”，符合语境，所以“strive”意思是“make great efforts”，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Our housekeeping team cleans the hostel daily from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.”可知，客房服务团队每天上午11点到下午4点打扫旅社，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“FREE BREAKFAST is from 7:30 a.m.—10 a.m. in the kitchen...”、“FREE ACTIVITIES run daily.”、“FREE WIFI”可知，旅社提供免费早餐、免费活动和免费无线网，但没有提到免费啤酒，故选B。 4．推理判断题。空白处后面列举了在宿舍、公共区域、厨房等的规定，如禁止外部客人进入某些区域、安静时间规定、禁止外部床上用品、禁止在楼内吸烟和吸毒等，这些都是关于旅社住宿的规定，“HOUSE RULES”表示 “住宿规定”，符合语境，故选A。 5．词句猜测题。根据“If you have friends visiting, they are welcome in Surfside, our bar downstairs.”可知，这里说如果你有朋友来访，“they”可以在楼下的酒吧受到欢迎，所以“they”指代前面提到的“your friends”，故选C。 6．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了旅社提供的免费早餐、免费活动、行李寄存、退房时间等服务信息，以及住宿规定等内容，目的是为旅社的客人提供相关信息，故选D。 Why Media Literacy Matters These days, teens are heavily influenced by the media. Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s more time than they spend with teachers at school. And we haven’t yet considered the hours they spend using the Internet and reading newspapers. However, several studies have shown a serious problem: Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see. One study focused on middle school students. It found more than 80 percent of them couldn’t tell the difference between real news stories and ads that looked like news. Stanford University professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his students learn media literacy. The professor gave an example that shows why media literacy matters. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. “With a news story, news stations tell you what they feel are the important details. These details largely depend on the opinions of the news director,” said John. “A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.” Some experts think school is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe everyone—from parents to journalists—should help teens learn the skill. As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. “It’s never too early to start learning media literacy,” said John. 1．What can we conclude from paragraph 1? A．Teens today spend more time using the internet than watching TV. B．Teens today spend more time watching TV than studying at school. C．Teens today spend more time reading newspapers than watching TV. D．Teens today spend more time studying at school than using the Internet. 2．What is the serious problem that several studies have shown? A．Many teens today don’t read the news. B．Many teens are not reading real news stories. C．Many teens today are not interested in school. D．Many teens cannot think critically about the information they see. 3．The underlined word “matters” in paragraph 3 can probably be replaced by ________. A．is boring B．is popular C．is important D．is interesting 4．What does the example Professor Kevin John gave show? A．Some news directors are not responsible. B．Different news stories focus on different details. C．Many of his students do not have media literacy. D．It’s hard to tell the difference between real news and ads. 5．Many experts suggest children start learning media literacy ________. A．when they are able to read B．when they are 12 years old C．after they get into high school D．after they get into middle school 6．Which of the following statements would Professor Kevin John agree with? A．Media literacy should be taught mainly at school. B．News directors should report the news they’re interested in. C．Children should be taught media literacy as early as possible. D．It’s too early for children to learn media literacy in their teens. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了青少年媒体素养的现状、问题，以及专家对媒体素养教育的重要性和最佳学习时机的看法。 1．推理判断题。根据“Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s more time than they spend with teachers at school.”可知，青少年看电视时间比在校学习时间长。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see.”可知，青少年缺少媒体素养，无法批判性地思考他们看到的信息。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.”可知，具备媒体素养的人会意识到，每个报道都只是特定时间点的某个侧面，事件的全貌远比报道呈现的更为复杂。因此可推断媒体素养很重要。“matters”意为“重要”，与“is important”同义。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow.”可知，不同的新闻故事关注不同的细节。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12.”可知，专家建议孩子在12岁时开始学习媒体素养。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“It’s never too early to start learning media literacy”可知，Kevin John教授认为应尽早教孩子们媒体素养。故选C。 Topic: ________________________ ________________________ What is the future of artificial intelligence (AI)? Will it be possible for robots to be autonomous (自主的)? If so, when will that happen and will it be a good thing? 2 answers         Panda021 28 June I would say that we are quite a long way off developing the computing power, though I do think it will happen within the next thirty or forty years. We will probably remain in control of technology and it will help us solve many of the world’s problems. AI is popping up in the world around us. Recent developments include self-driving cars, drones carrying life-saving equipment to people at sea and face recognition. I tend to believe AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that is true will be partly up to us. I have to admit that the potential consequences (后果) of creating something that can match human intelligence frighten me. Even now, scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own. At some point in the near future, their intelligence may well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve (进化) biologically very slowly and we would be quickly replaced. In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term, machines might decide the world would be better without humans. 1．________ will help us save the people in danger at sea. A．Self-driving cars B．Drones C．Face recognition D．Boats 2．We can infer (推断) from Paragraph 2 that ________. A．Artificial intelligence (AI) must be a good thing. B．We have already developed the computing power successfully. C．AI will help us solve all of the world’s problems. D．Humans have the responsibility for the future of AI. 3．According to Expert B, creating autonomous robots will make people ________. A．be in trouble B．relax C．become happy D．feel tired 4．What does the underlined phrase “take off” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．remove something B．leave the ground and begin to fly C．suddenly start to be successful D．leave hurriedly 5．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．Scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own now. B．Robots will take over millions of human jobs. C．A large underclass of unemployed people will cause large-scale poverty. D．Machines will become less intelligent than humans. 6．Which topic best fits the blank? A．Robots Are Our Friends B．Robot: Friend or Foe (敌人)? C．Robots Are Not Our Friends D．Robots and Artificial Intelligence 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文介绍了关于将来人工智能的发展，机器人自主的利与弊。 1．细节理解题。根“Recent developments include self-driving cars, drones carrying life-saving equipment to people at sea and face recognition.” 可知，无人机将帮助我们拯救海上处于危险中的人们。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据 “I tend to believe AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that is true will be partly up to us.” 可知，我倾向于相信人工智能将对我们未来的生活产生积极的影响，但这是否正确，部分取决于我们自己。因此推断人类对人工智能的未来负有责任。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据 “In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term, machines might decide the world would be better without humans” 可知，从短期来看，机器人可能会取代数百万人的工作，造成大量失业人口。这可能意味着大规模的贫困和社会动荡。从长远来看，机器可能会认为没有人类的世界会更好，因此推断创造自主机器人会给人类带来麻烦，故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据 “develop at an ever-increasing speed” 可知，在不久的将来，他们的智力发展速度越来越快，因此表示他们突然开始成功。因此take off的意思是 “突然开始成功”。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据 “At some point in the near future, their intelligence may well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve (进化) biologically very slowly and we would be quickly replaced” 可知，在不久的将来，机器的智力可能会起飞并以不断增长的速度发展。人类的生物进化非常缓慢，我们很快就会被取代，因此推断机器将比人类更聪明，D项 “机器将变得不如人类聪明” 与文章不符。故选D。 6．标题归纳题。根据 “What is the future of artificial intelligence (AI)? Will it be possible for robots to be autonomous (自主的)? If so, when will that happen and will it be a good thing?” 可知，本文介绍了机器人实现自主将会不会是一件好事，因此B项 “机器人：是敌是友” 适合做本文的标题。故选B。 British driver Mike Newman enjoys breaking speed records. In 2013, he broke two—the land speed and the water speed records. This achievement is more amazing because Mike cannot see. He was born with a serious eye disease and became blind at eight. For many years, Mike did not think it was possible to take part in motor sports. But at the age of forty, he began to ride motorbikes and then he tried cars. “I love the engines, the smells, the noises which come with it,” he says. When he isn’t breaking records, Mike runs a charity called Speed of Sight. The charity helps other blind people to take part in motor sports. In 2000, at the age of fifteen, Chris Brown had a serious car accident. He lost his left leg. For the next few years, he found it very difficult to live with his disability. But in 2008 he saw a man with one leg cycle up a hill. “I can do that,” he thought, and he learned to cycle. It was really difficult. He failed countless times but he quickly picked himself up. In 2009, he began to compete in races for disabled cyclists. His ambition was to compete in the Paralympic Games (残奥会) in 2021 and he worked hard to be in the French team. But then the rules for the competition changed and Chris could not take part because his condition did not match the new rules. So Chris found a new challenge: cycling up mountains. Now he competes in mountain races and cycles around 27,000 kilometres every year! Alana Nichols was a sporty child. She loved ball games. Her ambition was to study sports at university. But then, at the age of seventeen, she broke her back in a serious snowboarding accident. She couldn’t walk. For two years, she did not know what to do with her life. But at the age of nineteen, she discovered a new sport: soft volleyball. She became part of the national team and won a gold medal at the Paralympics. Alana realized that other sports were possible for her too. She tried surfing and basketball. Then she tried skiing. She worked hard. At the 2010 winter Paralympics, she became the only one to win gold medals at the summer and winter Paralympic Games when she won four medals for skiing. Then, in 2014, she won another prize at the winter games. 1．Mike Newman’s problems with his eyes began ________. A．when he was bornB．when he was eightC．when he was seventeen D．when he was forty 2．Mike Newman did not start driving cars until he was forty because ________. A．it took him many years to get ready for motor sports B．he did not know about the charity for the blind in motor sports C．he was not confident enough to take part in motor sports D．somebody told him it’s impossible to take part in motor sports 3．What does the underlined part mean? A．He failed to buy himself a bike, but he kept making money. B．He tried hard to cycle, but he still needed others to help him up. C．He fell off his cycle many times, but he still kept trying. D．He counted the times he fell off from the bike by himself. 4．Chris Brown didn’t compete in the Paralympic Games in 2021 because ________. A．he wasn’t good enough for the French team B．he didn’t have the right kind of bicycle C．he preferred to cycle up mountains instead D．he wasn’t allowed to take part by the new rules 5．In which sport has Alana Nichols won her most recent prize? A．Skiing. B．Volleyball. C．Surfing. D．Basketball. 6．What is the best title for the passage? A．Advantages of team sports B．Brave disabled in sports fields C．Sports people with their talents D．Exciting games and their players 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了三位残疾运动员在体育领域克服困难、取得成就的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“He was born with a serious eye disease and became blind at eight.”可知，他出生时就患有严重的眼病。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“For many years, Mike did not think it was possible to take part in motor sports.”可知，是因为他对自己参加赛车运动没有足够的信心。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“He failed countless times but he quickly picked himself up.”可知，是指他失败了很多次，但很快振作起来，继续尝试。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“But then the rules for the competition changed and Chris could not take part because his condition did not match the new rules.”可知，Chris Brown没有参加2021年残奥会是因为新规则不允许他参加。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“At the 2010 winter Paralympics, she became the only one to win gold medals at the summer and winter Paralympic Games when she won four medals for skiing. Then, in 2014, she won another prize at the winter games.”可知，Alana Nichols最近一次获奖的项目是滑雪。故选A。 6．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了三位残疾运动员在体育领域克服困难、取得成就的故事，因此最佳标题是“Brave disabled in sports fields”。故选B。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $