2025-2026学年外研版八年级上册英语阅读理解专项练习题

**基本信息** 分层递进式阅读理解训练，涵盖基础理解、能力提升至进阶拔高，整合多种题型，注重语言能力与思维品质的协同培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |基础理解层|5篇短文+25题|以记叙文、说明文为主，考查细节查找、词义猜测|从具体信息获取到简单推理，构建基础阅读逻辑| |能力提升层|4篇短文+20题|增加观点辨析、主旨归纳，融入跨文化话题|从文本理解到深层逻辑分析，培养批判性思维| |进阶拔高层|含六选五(6篇)、阅读表达(7篇)、语法填空(1篇)|补全短文、信息提取、语法应用，强调综合语言输出|从输入到输出，实现语言能力与学习能力的整合提升|

阅读专项 班级:__________________ 姓名:____________________ 外研版八年级上册阅读理解专项练习 阅读理解 基础理解层 The squirrel (松鼠) was in the forest. He wanted to get fat for winter! He jumped around and found an apple under a tree. Just as he was about to eat, something coming made him think of danger! “Oh, don’t be afraid!” said the fox. “I don’t like the taste of squirrel, and there are enough apples here for both of us!” The squirrel decided to stay, but kept an eye on the fox! He picked up an apple and began eating it. When he finished, he put the core (核) on the ground. The fox swallowed (吞) some apples, seeds and all! “Delicious!” he said, with a smile. “Why are you swallowing the apples and their seeds?” the squirrel asked angrily. “If you don’t leave the seeds, how will new apple trees grow?” The fox laughed. “You are silly! There will always be more apples!” The squirrel knew the fox was wrong, so he carried the cores of his apples to the far side of the forest. He dug holes there and put an apple core in each one. Next spring, the squirrel was excited to see little trees. Over the next few years, the small ones grew big. The squirrel and his children often played and enjoyed the delicious apples in autumn! The fox kept going back to the old apple tree every year. As the tree grew older, it gave less fruit. No new apple trees grew there, and the fox often went angry! “I am sure there were more apples when I was young!” he thought to himself. “And where is the silly squirrel?” ( )1．What was going on when the squirrel was about to eat an apple? A．A fox came from nowhere. B．The squirrel found he was lost. C．An apple fell on the ground. D．Strange things happened in the forest. ( )2．Why did the squirrel keep the apple core on the ground? A．Because he did not like eating apple cores. B．Because he wanted to plant the seeds in the future. C．Because he planned to give the core to his kids. D．Because he did not think the apples were delicious. ( )3．In the fox’s eyes, the squirrel was kind of ________. A．sad B．worried C．stupid D．friendly ( )4．What can we learn from this story? A．Never believe what a fox says. B．Smile, and the world smiles with you. C．An apple a day keeps the doctor away. D．It’s a good habit to save for a rainy day. ( )5．Where might this passage be taken from? A．A science report about plants. B．A children’s storybook. C．A travel guide to the forest. D．A cookbook about apples. a Waiting at the top and watching others jump into the air. I became nervous (紧张的). Finally, it was my turn. I jumped and started to fall. I felt like I was a bird flying in the air. My fear went away as I began to enjoy the wonderful scenery below: the beach, the blue water, and the tiny people. b Finally, Linda could go diving this summer. However, as she waited for her turn, she became so nervous that she wanted to run away. But she knew she couldn’t. With the encouragement from the coach, she jumped into the water. She enjoyed a special and wonderful water trip. c Brothers Bob and Paul like climbing. This August, they climbed a high mountain. Everything went well at first. But then Bob’s foot slipped (滑), and he started falling. Luckily, Paul saved him. Sounds scary, right? But just minutes later, they went on climbing and finally arrived at the top. d When I arrived at the top of the bridge, I was too scared to look down. When it was my turn, I couldn’t even move. The coach shouted, “1, 2, 3. Ready, go!” I jumped. I thought I would fall to the ground and die, but I bounced back (弹回) high into the air. The feeling was great! ( )1．Match the pictures ①-④ with the four passages a~d. Which is RIGHT? A．a-①；b-②；c-④；d-③ B．a-③；b-①；c-④；d-② C．a-③；b-②；c-④；d-① ( )2．Which can best describe the changes in Linda’s feelings? A．happy→afraid→excited B．nervous→excited→afraid C．nervous→afraid→excited ( )3．What can we infer from the four passages? A．Bob will stop climbing mountains. B．It was Linda’s first time to try water diving. C．The writer of passage jumped together with the coach. ( )4．Which of the following can be the common theme of the four passages? A．For better life B．Wonderful trips C．A beautiful world ( )5．In which column of a newspaper can we find the four passages above? A．Exciting Sports. B．Star Stories. C．School Time. Rainforests (热带雨林) are some of the most amazing places on Earth. They cover only about 6% of the world’s land, but are home to more than half of all living things. These dense forests are full of life, from tiny insects to large animals, and from small plants to tall trees. The rainforest has different layers. The top layer is called the emergent layer, where the tallest trees reach up to 70 meters. Below that is the canopy, a thick layer of leaves and branches that stops most sunlight from reaching the layers below. Next is the understory, with smaller trees and bushes. The bottom layer is the forest floor, where only a little sunlight gets through. Many rainforest animals have special skills to live in their layers. For example, sloths hang from the canopy branches. Their long claws help them stay there, and their slow movement helps them save energy. Toucans have big beaks to reach fruit on thin branches that can’t hold their weight. On the forest floor, jaguars use their spots to hide in the shadows while hunting. Rainforests are important for the whole world. They take in carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) and give out oxygen (氧气), which helps keep the air clean. They also help control the world’s weather. But rainforests are in danger. Every year, large areas are cut down for wood or to make space for farms. This destroys the homes of many animals and plants, and may even change the world’s climate. ( )1．What percentage of the world’s land do rainforests cover? A．About 6%. B．About 16%. C．About 26%. D．About 36%. ( )2．What does the word “dense” mean in the first paragraph? A．Dry. B．Thick with plants. C．Cold. D．Easy to walk through. ( )3．Why do toucans have big beaks? A．To hang from branches. B．To hide from predators. C．To reach fruit on thin branches. D．To run fast on the forest floor. ( )4．Put the layers of the rainforest from top to bottom. ①understory ②emergent layer ③forest floor ④canopy A．②→④→①→③ B．④→②→①→③ C．②→①→④→③ D．④→①→②→③ ( )5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How animals live in the rainforest. B．The layers of the rainforest. C．Why rainforests are amazing and important. D．How to cut down rainforests. In the future, artificial intelligence (AI) will play a big role in our daily lives. AI will help us do many things more easily and quickly. First, AI will help us with our homework. It will be like having a teacher that never sleeps. It will answer our questions and help us understand difficult subjects. This will make learning more fun and less stressful. Second, AI will help us stay healthy. It will remind us to eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep. It will also help us remember to take medicine if we are sick. This will make us healthier and happier. Third, AI will make our homes smarter. It will control (控制) the lights, the temperature, and even the music we listen to. We will just tell it what we want, and it will do it for us. This will make our homes more comfortable and save energy. Fourth, AI will help us stay safe. It will watch over our homes and cars, and let us know if something is wrong. It will also help us find our way if we get lost. This will make us feel more secure. Lastly, AI will help us make friends. It will connect us with people who have the same interests as us. This will make it easier to find new friends and have fun together. In the future, AI will be a good friend and helper. It will make our lives better in many ways. We will wonder how we ever lived without it. ( )1．What’s the theme of the passage? A．Art. B．Culture. C．Travel. D．Science. ( )2．What can we learn from the passage? A．AI will help us with homework by reminding us to study hard. B．AI will be a doctor to get us away from illness. C．AI will do all the things for us. D．AI will be a good friend and help us to make friends. ( )3．What does the underlined word “secure” mean? A．Safe. B．Healthy. C．Difficult. D．Glad. ( )4．What is the writer’s attitude towards AI according to the passage? A．Not sure about it. B．Don’t care about it. C．Worry about it. D．Hopeful about it. ( )5．What is the passage mainly about? A．Different types of AI. B．AI will take the place of human beings. C．People will use AI in different places. D．A good helper—AI. At the break of day, Ehemat Tohti, a 55-year-old electrical (电气的) worker and his workmates prepared their equipment and embarked on their journey into the heart of the Taklimakan Desert, China’s largest desert (沙漠), to begin a day of patrolling (巡逻). They are responsible for checking and fixing a 220kV transmission line (输电线) crossing this desert, also known as the “Sea of Death”. “We need to cross the desert once a month to check the 729 transmission towers in order to ensure the power supply (供电) for counties and villages along the Taklimakan. The work is challenging, yet meaningful,” Ehemat Tohti said. In the fall, at noon, the desert’s surface is still hot, while the temperature between morning and evening has changed greatly. “Now the temperature difference between morning and evening is about 20℃. It was cold when we set off. As we went further, the temperature grew, only to fall down again in the evening. So it’s necessary to take both heavy and light clothing,” he said. Since most of the route was impossible to reach by car, they needed to travel by motorcycle and on foot for their work. Walking through the desert was difficult. “The harsh environment is not only unbearable for people, but also can easily cause breakdowns of their motorcycles. Moreover, the hidden roots of red willow and Populus euphratica trees, buried under the sand, often puncture the tires, making an unseen danger,” he said. “The desert is beautiful, but it’s also unpredictable. So you don’t know what you’re going to meet,” he added. They face lots of challenges during their patrols, including floods, swamps, and meeting wild animals such as boars and foxes. Luckily, in 2022, drones (无人机) came to help their patrol work. “Human workers can patrol up to about 20 power towers a day, but with the help of drones, we can cover nearly 100 towers.” Ehemat Tohti also said that he didn’t plan to retire. “I want to share my experience and skills with more people and keep learning more knowledge.” ( )1．The writer mentions the name of “Sea of Death” mainly to show that ______. A．many people have died there B．the desert is large and famous C．their work is dangerous but important D．it’s hard to build a transmission line there ( )2．What do Paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly talk about? A．The work of electrical workers. B．The desert’s changing weather. C．Dangers hidden under the desert. D．Challenging working environment. ( )3．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．It’s 20℃ below zero in the fall evening in the desert. B．Workers’ motorcycles often can’t work for many reasons. C．There are fewer than 729 transmission towers in the desert. D．Electrical workers have to take either heavy or light clothing. ( )4．The underlined word “unpredictable” in Paragraph 5 means “________” in the passage. A．it’s impossible to meet any human there B．they need drones to help their patrol work C．there are many animals living in the desert D．it’s hard to tell what will happen in the desert ( )5．We can know that Ehemat Tohti is ________ from the passage. A．hard-working B．outgoing C．talented D．Creative 能力提升层 There have been many great inventions or things that change the way we live. The first great invention is the one that is still very important today—the wheel. This makes it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel. Then in the early 1800s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn't have to explore much any more. They began to work in order to make life better. In the second half of the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and the radio. These all play a big part in our daily life today. The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter in 1909, movies with sound in 1926, the computer in 1946, jet planes in 1939. It was also a time when a new material was first made—Nylon (尼龙), which came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wore. The middle part of the 20th century brought new ways to help people get over diseases. They worked very well. They made people healthier and allowed them to live longer. By the 1960s most people could expect to live to be at least 60. By this time most people in developed countries had a very good life. Of course new inventions continued to be made. But man now had a desire (渴望) to explore again. The Earth was known to man but stars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia, United States, China and Japan have made their own steps into space. In 1969, man took his biggest step away from the Earth. Americans first walked on the Moon. This is certainly just a beginning, though. New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of. ( )1．In the 1800s, people began to work in order to make ________. A．explorations B．their life better C．discoveries D．a trip to space ( )2．The underlined phrase “came out” means ________ in Chinese. A．出现 B．当心 C．试验 D．算出 ( )3．People can live longer lives because ________ that help cure diseases have worked very well. A．doctors B．new hospitals C．medicines D．new ways ( )4．This passage mainly talks about ________. A．why cars were very important B．when the light was invented C．how inventions affect people's daily life D．which country made the first step into space It can be really awkward(尴尬的)if someone sees you talking to yourself, But don't feel bad about it! Talking to yourself actually has a lot of benefits. You probably know that thinking is good for the brain. It helps us do things like making plans and managing our feelings.Speaking out loud is like showing this quiet inner(内在的)speech.It can help us do better in different areas like school,sports and work. When encouragement comes from oneself, it adds to self-confidence.A study invited 72 tennis players to take part in some matches.Researchers put the players into two groups : one group that said nothing while playing, and the other that talked to themselves while playing. They found that the self-talkers showed more confidence and played better than those in the silent group. Talking to yourself, especially in the third person, can also help us manage bad feelings.“Referring to(指代) yourself in the third person leads people to think about themselves more similar to how they think about others,said Jason Moser, a professor from Michigan State University, US. This can help us see things from a different aspect(角度),especially when we're feeling sad or angry. Self-talking also helps improve memory. Researchers tested four different ways to memorize things : reading silently, reading aloud, listening to someone else read and listening to a recording of oneself reading.Those who read out loud recalled the information the best, researchers said in their study. It's because the information is likely to become a long-term memory if it is said out loud. ( )1._________means “benefits" in Paragraph 1. A.“Strange ideas” C.“Special needs” B. “ Healthy ways” D.“Good sides” ( )2.From Paragraph 3,we know self-talking，can help to_________ A. find out who the best players are B. develop a player's skills C.improve one's confidence D. change a person's character ( )3.Which of the following can help people see things more widely? A.“Is there anything we can do for her?" B. I| have tried my best. Just do what I can. C.“What can Annie do to make the situation better?” D.“You are the strongest person I've ever met. ” ( )4.According to the last paragraph, what can reading out loud help? A.It can help listeners have long-term memory. B. It can help one remember things longer. C.It can help to memorize things very quickly. D.It can make more people know the information. Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends; “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”. The first kind of friend is an acquaintance (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, or on the bus, but you don't miss them when they're not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don't tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”. The second kind of friend could also be called “social partners”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don't talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or fears (恐惧), and they don't open up to you how they really feel. The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You're like family, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other's houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will correct you when you're wrong. They will always care about you, and never do anything on purpose (故意地) to hurt you. We all have our pest, guest and best friends. We should value (重视) all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( )1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By using pictures. ( )2．If Jeff is your acquaintance, what kind of friends are you? A．Pest friends. B．Guest friends. C．Best friends. D．True friends. ( )3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．pest friends are more important than guest friends B．we always miss our best friends when we're not with them C．a pest friend will never become your best friend D．a best friend never does anything bad to you ( )4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②/③④⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ ( )5．The writer wrote the text mainly to ________. A．teach us how to find best friends B．warn us not to know more about pest friends C．tell us to value all friendships D．encourage us to make more friends Free time is a great chance for teenagers to have fun. But what about free time when parents are around? Some teenagers want to play freely without parents watching over them, while parents and experts might think differently. Lin Tao, a middle school student, believes teenagers should be able to play freely. “Last time I played with my parents nearby, I had a knot in my stomach and was unable to have a really good time,” Lin says. “My friend Chen Xiaoxin has the same kind of experiences. Once, he went out to play with his classmates, and everyone felt uncomfortable because his mother was watching.” Wang Min, Lin Tao’s mother, thinks playtime needs parents’ supervision (监督). She says, “People often say I like to restrain my child, but that’s not true. I’m just worried he might get into trouble. Some kids might have a bad effect on him, and some games like LARP (剧本杀) might lead him the wrong way. He could even lose himself into the stories and have a hard time getting back to real life.” Mr. Ma, a social studies doctor, says it’s easy to understand that teenagers want freedom. Playing freely helps them learn to be independent (独立的). Parents can give them more space. They don’t have to watch them all the time. But teenagers should know all the details (细节) about the activities before they go to play. Then they can talk with their parents and decide together if they can go out to play by themselves. In my view, both teenagers’ freedom and parents’ supervision are important. They need free time, and they also need parents’ proper (恰当的) supervision. ( )1．Lin Tao supports his own idea by ________. A．giving examples B．raising questions C．comparing facts D．listing numbers ( )2．What does the underlined word “restrain” probably mean? A．Hurt. B．Control. C．Protect. D．Encourage. ( )3．According to the text, which of the following may Mr. Ma support? A．He Kai’s parents are around every time he plays with his friends. B．Feng Zhongfan’s parents never ask him about whom he plays with. C．Liu Xiang will join in the activities without knowing anything about them. D．Xie Hao told his parents where to go and whom to play with before playtime. ( )4．What’s the main idea of the text? A．Teenagers need free time to be independent. B．Parents should keep an eye on their children all the time. C．Teenagers can’t play LARP without parents’ supervision. D．Teenagers need both freedom and parents’ proper supervision. 进阶拔高层 Have you ever heard some people describe themselves as INTJs or ESTPs? Do you want to know what these letters mean? These people describe themselves in terms of the personality types classified (分类） by the Myers - Briggs Type Indicator ( MBTI ). The test was developed by Isabel Myers and her mother Katharine Briggs according to their work with Carl Jung's ideas about personality types. The MBTI is a self - report test developed to help people know about their own personality type, strengths, likes and dislikes. It is not used to test your mental (精神的） health. There are no right or wrong answers. No one personality type is the best or the worst. In recent years, the MBTI has been used in more and more areas.__★__People take the test and it can help them to learn about what the best jobs are for each MBTI type. For example, ESTPs can easily go into marketing （营销）, while ISTPs should become engineers. However, we should know that it is only a guide, and it cannot decide our dream jobs. The MBTI personality test may show us something we don't know about ourselves. But we should not take its result too seriously. Who we are is shaped by our thoughts, values and daily behaviours. The result of the test can't define （定义） who we are. ( )1.How does the writer start this passage? A. By asking questions. B. By giving examples. C. By telling stories. D. By showing opinions. ( )2. Who worked with Isabel Myers to create the MBTI? A. Her mother. B. Her father. C. Her son. D. Her husband. ( )3. What is the main purpose of the MBTI test? A. To get a dream job. B. To test mental health. C. To understand personality. D. To make more friends. ( )4.Which sentence can be put in the ___★____ A. Sellers use the MBTI to meet their customers'needs. B. People treat the MBTI as a useful tool for learning about others. C. People use the MBTI as a way to help them choose the right job. D. It is also getting more and more popular in other foreign countries. ( )5. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? A. The MBTI is important for people to know who they are. B. We should not define ourselves by a simple test. C. The MBTI is a good topic to share with our friends. D. We need to set good values and become nice people. Progress means the act of going forward. Making any kind of progress can make us healthy and happy in life. By setting and actively working towards our goals, we can make progress in our life. To make more progress in life, start looking at problems in a different way. Whatever happens, if we think positively, we can make more progress and become stronger. Having confidence (信心) is helpful for us to make progress. Confidence comes from different places, such as proper education. Slow progress is still progress. Just as the old saying goes, “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” Progress usually comes a lot more slowly than we expect. Even if progress is slow, try not to be worried. One important thing is that we keep taking steps towards our goals. The road to progress is not always smooth. Most progress often comes with setbacks along the way. Sometimes, maybe it feels like we’re taking one step forward and three steps back, but it won’t always be like that. Keep going towards our goals and we can much more easily make the progress we want. Progress doesn’t always happen in a straight line. As long as we keep working, we will achieve higher levels. ( )1．What does progress make us do? A．Set lifelong goals. B．Go forward easily. C．Live healthily and happily. D．Think about new things. ( )2．What does Paragraph 3 tell us? A．We should support different people. B．Some people can push us to failure. C．Confidence helps us make progress. D．Different schools expect the same progress. ( )3．What does the writer say about slow progress? A．It often goes smoothly. B．It still means progress. C．It sometimes stops progress. D．It always gives us a clear mind. ( )4．Which word is close to the underlined word “setbacks”? A．Prizes. B．Advantages. C．Excuses. D．Difficulties. ( )5．Which can be a proper title for the text? A．Ideas about Making Progress B．Keys to Speeding up Progress C．Meanings of Having Confidence D．Suggestions on Relationships Free time is a great chance for teenagers to have fun. But what about free time when parents are around? Some teenagers want to play freely without parents watching over them, while parents and experts might think differently. Lin Tao, a middle school student, believes teenagers should be able to play freely. “Last time I played with my parents nearby, I had a knot in my stomach and was unable to have a really good time,” Lin says. “My friend Chen Xiaoxin has the same kind of experiences. Once, he went out to play with his classmates, and everyone felt uncomfortable because his mother was watching.” Wang Min, Lin Tao’s mother, thinks playtime needs parents’ supervision (监督). She says, “People often say I like to restrain my child, but that’s not true. I’m just worried he might get into trouble. Some kids might have a bad effect on him, and some games like LARP (剧本杀) might lead him the wrong way. He could even lose himself into the stories and have a hard time getting back to real life.” Mr. Ma, a social studies doctor, says it’s easy to understand that teenagers want freedom. Playing freely helps them learn to be independent (独立的). Parents can give them more space. They don’t have to watch them all the time. But teenagers should know all the details (细节) about the activities before they go to play. Then they can talk with their parents and decide together if they can go out to play by themselves. In my view, both teenagers’ freedom and parents’ supervision are important. They need free time, and they also need parents’ proper (恰当的) supervision. ( )1．Lin Tao supports his own idea by ________. A．giving examples B．raising questions C．comparing facts D．listing numbers ( )2．What does the underlined word “restrain” probably mean? A．Hurt. B．Control. C．Protect. D．Encourage. ( )3．According to the text, which of the following may Mr. Ma support? A．He Kai’s parents are around every time he plays with his friends. B．Feng Zhongfan’s parents never ask him about whom he plays with. C．Liu Xiang will join in the activities without knowing anything about them. D．Xie Hao told his parents where to go and whom to play with before playtime. ( )4．What’s the main idea of the text? A．Teenagers need free time to be independent. B．Parents should keep an eye on their children all the time. C．Teenagers can’t play LARP without parents’ supervision. D．Teenagers need both freedom and parents’ proper supervision. Have you ever had any conflicts (冲突) with your best friend? In fact, even the closest friends can cause conflicts without understanding or enough communication. Emma and Lily were best friends since junior high school. They shared secrets, hobbies, and laughter. However, things changed when Emma joined a science club. She spent less time with Lily who felt uncomfortable to be ignored (忽视). One day, Lily posted a sad message online, “Some people forget old friends when they find new ones.” Emma saw it and thought Lily was laughing at her. They stopped talking, and their friendship seemed ruined. After a week of silence, Emma felt hurt and turned to Mrs. Li who was her teacher for help. Mrs. Li told her that friendship conflicts often start with misunderstanding. Here are some tips from Mrs Li: 1. Speak calmly: Use “I feel” sentences instead of blaming (责备). 2. Listen patiently: Understand the other’s feelings. 3. Compromise (妥协): Find the ways that work for both to solve problems. Emma decided to talk to Lily. She said, “I miss you. I didn’t mean to make you feel ignored.” Lily said sorry too, “I shouldn’t post the sad message online. I was just sad.” They knew their mistakes. Every friendship has conflicts, but real friends work through them. As the saying goes, “A true friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” When we talk honestly (坦诚地), we can turn conflicts into chances to make our friendship even stronger. ( )1. How does the writer start this passage? A. By asking a question. B. By listing numbers. C. By comparing two things. D. By giving facts. ( )2. Why did Emma and Lily stop talking? A. Because Emma joined the science club. B. Because Lily posted a sad message online. C. Because Lily refused to join the science club. D. Because Emma forgot old friends. ( )3. What does the underlined word “ruined” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. 毁坏的 B. 密切的 C. 宝贵的 D. 罕见的 ( )4. Which is the best sentence to describe your problem according to the tips? A. You never spend time with me anymore. B. I feel hurt that you spend less time with me. C. You don’t care about me at all and never make time for me. D. You don’t want to play with me. ( )5. What is the main idea of the text? A. The closest friends have no conflicts. B. New friends are more important than old friends. C. Understanding and communication can solve friendship conflicts. D. The conflicts are common among friends. 六选五 Sharing Brings Happiness Last month,our school organized a volunteer activity at a local community center.Everyone was interested in it. Before heading there,I collected some old storybooks and toys I no longer used.1._________ When I arrived，many classmates had also brought clothes,school things and more. Once inside,we began setting up.I was arranging books when I saw my classmate Lisa Looking confused (困惑的). 2._________She said she didn't know how to organize the clothes she brought.So，I stopped what I was doing and helped her.We sorted the clothes by size,and Lisa Thanked me with a big smile. Later，the community kids arrived,excited to see our donations（捐赠）. I had colorful drawing books.Just then,I noticed a little girl looking longingly（渴望地）at the books.3.__________Her Face lit up，and she immediately（立刻）started looking through the pages.We spent the afternoon playing games and reading stories together. 4.___________I had cookies.I saw a boy sitting alone,so I walked over and offered him some.He shyly took one and thanked me.We all shared food，filling the room with laughter. At the end of the activity,while cleaning up，I thought about all the sharing.Sharing not only made the kids happy but also made us feel wonderful. 5.__________ A.I picked one up and gave it to her. B.It truly made this volunteer activity special. C.I walked over and asked if she needed help D.During the snack break,everyone took out food. E.Sharing has allowed us to make more friends at school. F.I believed they could bring joy to the kids in the community center. Life Skills Growing up and becoming independent （独立的) can be exciting and scary. With the right life skills, you will be less stressed. The good news is that these life skills are easy to master （掌握）, too. 1._______________. Keep your space clean. 2.________________. Start by learning some simple things. For example, wash the dishes after meals, sweep the floor and so on. Most cleaning jobs are very easy to do, so with practice you will get better at them. Time management （管理）. If you have never practiced good time management skills before, it's a good idea to have a try. 3. _______________. Set a time for yourself to wake up each morning, and make sure that you go to bed early enough. 4._______________.But it doesn't mean that you need to be a top cook. As long as you have some simple cooking skills, you can use these skills to prepare meals you like and you can always build on this. Interpersonal （人际的） skills. 5. _____________. The better you are at getting along with others, the easier it is to make friends. A. Try to cook by yourself. B. Soon, the work will become easier. C. A clean home is good for your health. D. Use your time wisely and you'll stay organized. E. Here are some skills to help you live independently. F. Being independent doesn't mean you have to be alone! Everyone wants to reach success in their life, don’t they? Even as a teenager, you can be successful in your life; it really isn’t that hard. Here are some steps that help you. 1 Try your best for excellence at school: listen to the teachers and follow their advice to get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university. 2 3 Helping others is helping ourselves. Find volunteer chances that interest you. For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal centre. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. 4 Love your parents and learn how to get on well with your parents. They’re there to help you be the best that you can be. 5 Share your happiness and value your parents’ opinions. Keep in mind that they do the things because they care about you. A．That will help you to have a bright future. B．Do something you can to show that you are thankful. C．Volunteering can improve your experience. D．No matter how boring your school life is now, it’ll help you be a successful person in the future. E．When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself. F．It can also make you happier. Reading is really important in our life. It can open up a whole new world for us and enrich our knowledge. Firstly, when we read different kinds of books, we can learn a lot of things that we can't get from our daily life. 1.______ For example, by reading science books, we can understand how the universe works and how amazing nature is. Reading history books helps us know about the past and learn from it. Secondly, reading can improve our language skills. 2.______ We can learn new words, sentence structures and different writing styles. This is very helpful for our writing and speaking. Moreover, reading is a great way to relax. When we are tired after a long day of study or work, reading a good book can make us forget our tiredness. 3.______ We can immerse ourselves in the interesting stories and forget about all the troubles around us. However, some people don't like reading because they think it's boring or they don't have enough time. 4.______ In fact, we can always find some free time like during the break or before going to bed to read a few pages. In a word, reading is a wonderful activity that benefits us in many ways. 5.______ A. We should develop a good habit of reading. B. It broadens our horizons and makes us wiser. C. There are so many interesting books waiting for us to explore. D. But we can change our thinking and make time for reading. E. We can get lost in the fictional world created by the author. F. It helps us communicate better with others. Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. ____1____ You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. ____2____ Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course. Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, your hobbies and interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. ____3___ They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know you better. Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. ____4____ So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better. ____5____ But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding. A. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed. C. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. D. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. E. These can be valuable to a friend. F. Good friends always trust one another to speak and act honestly. Do you have friends? How many friends do you have? Having a good friend can make your school life much more enjoyable. You can talk about things which bring you happiness.1.______________ .But making new friends at school is not so easy,especially if you're a very shy person. 2.______________Here are some pieces of advice that might be helpful to you!The easiest thing to do is to smile, and it can make yourself look friendly. If you cross your arms on your breast (胸)and have your headphones on, your body language is saying “Stay away from me!” 3.__________ On the other hand, if you're feeling confident, you can try to get close to someone. Just say “Hi, do you mind if I sit here?” 4.__________ After that, keep talking, by finding something you have in common. Maybe the person is reading a book you've read or has some other good things that interest you. 5.___________ If you follow the advice, you can make a lot of good friends. A. It is a great way to break the ice. B. So how can you make new friends? C.This will give you something interesting to talk about. D.Never fail to be thankful to the friends around you. E.You can also share your problems and support with each other. F.Remember, smile all the time if someone gets close to you. G.You don't need to care whether your friends are the same as you or different. 1 They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special programme in New York, adults (成年人) and teenagers live together in a friendly way. Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and fun in work. Some teenagers work in the forests or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and to build houses. 2 They have several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During their free time, some of the teenagers learn photography or drawing. 3 Each teenager chooses his own way to pass his free time. When people live together, they should have rules. In this programme the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, “Why did it happen? 4 ” One of the teenagers said, “ 5 You should learn how to think about the group.” A．What should we do about it? B．The adults teach them these skills (技巧). C．Young people and older people do not always agree. D．Others sit around and talk or sing. E．You have to stop thinking only about yourself. The Internet has been around for many years, but it was the invention of the World Wide Web that made it really useful to people. 1.______ The Internet was invented by the US government in the 1960s, for the army to use. 2.______ For some years, people could only send very simple texts. They could not send photos or documents by the Internet. 3.______The World Wide Web allows people to send various types of files, such as texts, photos and videos by the Internet, so more and more people started to use it in the 1990s. Today, the Web has hundreds of millions of users. It has changed the way people live, work and play. Through the Internet, email allows us to communicate immediately with people thousands of miles away. People and businesses use e-commerce and online shopping to buy and sell things across the world. The Web also makes people’s lives easier because now many things can be done from home, twenty-four hours a day.4.______ You can use Internet banking, instead of going to the bank. And, of course, people just “surf the Web” when they want to relax. Technology changes quickly, 5.______ But it seems impossible to imagine life without them. A. The Web can help you do research for your homework, so that you don’t need to go to the library. B. many people like to search the Internet. C. Together, the Internet and the World Wide Web have changed the world. D. That changed in 1991, when a British scientist named Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. E. In the 1970s, scientists and business people also wanted to use the Internet to send and receive messages. F. and it is hard to imagine what the future of the Internet will be. Life is like a long journey. Sometimes the road is smooth, and sometimes it is full of rocks. How can we make this journey more enjoyable and meaningful? Here are some tips. 1.________ It’s easy to focus on what we don’t have, like better grades or a newer phone. But if you take a moment each day to think about the good things—a warm family, a kind friend, or even a sunny day—you will find yourself becoming happier. Learning is not just for school. The world is a huge library. 2. ________ You can learn a new skill, read about different cultures, or ask questions about how things work. This will make your mind sharper and your life more interesting. 3.________ It’s okay to feel sad, angry, or scared sometimes. Don’t hide these feelings. Talking to someone you trust can help you understand them better. Remember, being strong doesn’t mean you never feel upset. Everyone makes mistakes. 4. ________ Instead of being ashamed, try to see them as valuable teachers. What can you learn from them? Use that lesson to do better next time. Finally, be kind. 5________ Helping a classmate with their homework, smiling at a neighbor, or saying thank you to the bus driver... these small acts are like sunshine. They not only warm others but also make your own heart feel light. In short, a good life is built on gratitude, curiosity, honesty, and kindness. Start practicing them today. A. Be honest about your feelings. B.Teamwork is the key to success. C.Be thankful for what you already have. D.A small act of kindness can make a big difference. E.Stay curious and always be ready to learn new things. F.They are not signs of failure, but part of growing up. Taking a great photo is not easy and there are lots of things to consider. How do you choose and organize your subjects within your photo? 1. Here are some tips from the art, design and photography experts. Find a focus. When taking a picture, ask yourself,“ What's the focus?” If you are taking a picture of a crowded street, choose a subject which draws your eye. 2. If it's a landscape photo of a field, the focus could be a big tree. Remember the rule of thirds.It's a bit boring to put your subject right in the middle.3. . Imagine your photo is divided into a three- by- three grid(网格) of boxes. One of the corners of your central square is where your focus should be. Create colorful contrasts(对比). Color in a picture is more easily noticed if it has a contrast. 4. They will stand out more if they are taken beside a grey stone wall, or photographed against a bright blue sky. Try different angles. To add more interest to a photo, try taking it from different angles. This means you need to move around, taking photos from different sides, from above or from below. For example, if you photograph a building from a plane it looks tiny but a photo of the same building looking up from the street makes it look huge. 5. Practice makes perfect. Try everything for the perfect shot. A.Place the photo correctly. B.It can tell a different story. C.Think about focus, color, light and more. D.It could be a person wearing bright colors. E.If you take a picture of yellow flowers, don't fill your picture with them. F.Place it a little on the  left or right of your photo. 阅读表达 Ne Zha 2 is an amazing film and lots of people go to the cinema to watch it. I also watched it with my friends. The film shows Ne Zha's growth. At first, Ne Zha was an impulsive (冲动的） boy. Later, after going through a lot of challenges, he began to realise his own problems and then changed himself, becoming someone who does the right thing. After watching the movie, some thoughts came to my mind. I used to care what people thought of me. I always worried no one liked me. So I seldom refused others' requests and easily agreed with others' opinions. But now I ask myself," Is that important? The bias (偏见）in people's minds is like a mountain, which can't be removed however hard we try." It's just like after the Chentang Pass was destroyed (摧毁）everyone thought it was Shen Gongbao who did it. After watching this film, I want to say," We cannot change others' minds easily, so just be ourselves. If we are doing what we think is right, just do it. Don't be influenced by others' opinions." Now, I've changed a lot. I pay more attention to myself and speak out my ideas bravely. If I don't want to do something, I will turn it down. I have to say that good films are really important for shaping our values. 1. Who did the writer watch the movie with? __________________________________________________________. 2. What kind of person does Ne Zha become later? __________________________________________________________. 3. Why did the writer care about others'opinions? _________________________________________________________. 4. Which English word in the passage means "要求"? __________________________________________________________. 5. What does the writer learn from the film? ___________________________________________________________. The Sport of Concentration Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me run farther and faster, sleep better, or monitor my heart rate more effectively. These gadgets claim they’ll make me a “better me”,  or so the story goes. Some of them might actually help, but a few months ago. I decided to sell all my sports gadgets. I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I started training for a marathon the old-fashioned way—without a device on my wrist tracking my pace or heart rate. To my surprise, running without all that information turned out to be a real joy. In the past, whenever my smartwatch told me I was running slower than I “should,” I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. On several occasions, I was surprised to see real breakthroughs (突破) in my running times when I checked my notepad after workouts. If I had seen those numbers during the run, I might have slowed down. But since I didn’t know, I just kept running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about battery life. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is, the more we worry about improving, the more it hurts our performance. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. 1．When did the writer decide to sell all of the sports gadgets? 2．What is another positive thing about not using running gadgets any more? 3．What does the writer learn from the example of running? 4．What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? (give at least 2 reasons) Would you like to have an electric (有电的) car? Do you know this kind of quiet and clean cars run on electricity? In the future, more and more people will have cars, so the cars will be in great need. But the oil won’t keep up with the number of cars on the road. So the price of oil will go up. Electric cars aren’t perfect just yet. We need spend eight hours charging (充电) a car for only 100 miles of driving. How far that car travels depends on the weather and traffic. Price is a problem, too. Electric cars cost much more than oil cars. The good news is that electric car technology is getting better. As it does, the prices of this kind of cars are going down.To charge the car, the Department of Energy is paying for at least 10, 000 charging stations around the country. And it will cost people about three dollars for each charge. Now car makers are looking for other ways to make the car cheaper. With the widespread use of electric cars, won't we have a clean and nice environment in the future? 1．Why will the price of oil go up in the future? 2．How long can it take to charge a car for only 100 miles of driving? 3．How much should people pay for each charge? 4．If more people use electric cars, what will the world be like in the future? 5．Do you like electric cars or oil cars? Why? “You!” said the Caterpillar coldly, “Who are you?” Alice replied, rather shyly, “I—I hardly know, sir, just at present—at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I have been changed several times since then.” She felt cross and decided to leave. “Come back!” the Caterpillar called. “I’ve something important to say!” This sounded promising, so Alice turned back. “Keep your temper,” said the Caterpillar. “Is that all?” asked Alice, trying not to be angry. “No,” said the Caterpillar. It puffed away without speaking. At last it took the hookah out of its mouth and said, “So you think you’re changed, do you? How tall do you want to be?” “A little taller, please.” said Alice. “Three inches is such a wretched height.” In silence, the Caterpillar smoked its hookah. Then it got down off the mushroom, saying, “One side will make you grow taller, and the other will make you grow shorter.” “One side of what?” thought Alice to herself. “Of the mushroom.” said the Caterpillar, as if she had asked it aloud. Alice looked at the round mushroom carefully. “No sides at all!” she said to herself. At last she broke off a piece from each side. She ate a little bit of the piece in her left hand nervously. 1. How did Alice feel when the Caterpillar told her to keep her temper? _________________________________________________________ 2. How tall did Alice want to be? _________________________________________________________ 3. What could the mushroom do to people? _________________________________________________________ 4. Did the mushroom have two sides? _________________________________________________________ 5. Why did Alice feel nervous when eating the mushroom? _________________________________________________________ Everyone needs friends, Friends bring us happiness and hope. But some people don't think that it is easy to get on well with friends, Here are some secrets(秘诀) to get on well with others. Be confident about yourself, You should believe in yourself and know that you have some talents that others may like. Be ready to share something interesting or something nice with others. When you are with your friends, think of something interesting that you can share with them to break the silence. Be humorous(幽默的). Learn to laugh at yourself and your weakness(不足). It is not easy at first, But keep trying hard, and you will make it, You can try in front of your parents first.On the other hand, you can remember some funny stories. Everyone likes a friend who makes them happy. Be kind to others. Others will be kind as long as you are kind to them, So keep doing right things and always get ready to help others. Everything is difficult at the beginning. Try hard and never give up. You will make it to have good friends as well as true friends. 1. Why do we need friends according to the passage? _____________________________________________________________________ 2. How many secrets are mentioned(提到) in the passage to help to get on well with friends? _____________________________________________________________________ 3. How can we break the silence when we are with friends? _____________________________________________________________________ 4.What can we do if we want to be humorous? ___________________________________________________________________ 5.What do you think of your best friend? _____________________________________________________________________ At a time when AI scams (诈骗) are on the rise, UK mobile phone company Virgin Media O2 is fighting back with an AI grandma named Daisy. Daisy looks like your grandmother: She loves knitting and talking about her family, and has a cat named Fluffy. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that it was created to answer scam calls and keep scammers busy. Here’s how Daisy works. If a phone scammer happens to call one of the special numbers set up by the company, an AI chatbot that sounds like a real grandma answers the phone. O2 says it trained this AI chatbot on several AI technologies and several AI models. With the development of the call, the AI listens and turns their voice into text. Then the AI searches its large database (数据库) to find an answer, and changes that text answer into a speech for Daisy to reply. All this happens in seconds. Unluckily for scammers, while Daisy might sound easy to cheat, Daisy isn’t an easy target. Daisy is so lifelike that she has successfully talked with lots of scammers for 40 minutes at a time. During the scam calls, she might tell stories about her grandkids or hobbies, or give out wrong banking information. Either way, she’s keeping the scammers on the line so that they have less time to cheat real people. And that’s the whole point—Daisy can’t stop scammers, but she can slow them down. 1．Who is Daisy? 2．Why was Daisy created? 3．How does the AI find the answer to scam calls? 4．Is Daisy successful? Why or why not? 5．What other ways do you know to stay safe from scams? In recent years, more and more elderly people in China have been building lasting friendships, which bring them joy and support in their later lives. Ms. Wang, 72 years old, lives in Beijing. She made friends with three other women—Ms. Li, Ms. Zhang, and Ms. Zhao—at a community garden five years ago. Every morning, they meet at the garden to do tai chi (太极) together. After that, they sit on a bench and chat about their daily lives—their children, their grandchildren, or interesting things they saw on TV. “Before I met them, I felt very lonely,” Ms. Wang said. “My children work in other cities, so I live alone. But now, I look forward to every morning because I know I will see my friends.” These four friends also help each other in many ways. Last year, Ms. Li fell and hurt her leg. Ms. Wang, Ms. Zhang, and Ms. Zhao took turns visiting her and bringing her meals. They also helped her clean her house and take care of her plants. “They are like my family,” Ms. Li said. “I don’t know what I would have done without them.” Another group of elderly friends in Shanghai has a different way of staying connected. They formed a “book club” three years ago. Every Saturday afternoon, they meet at a community center to read and discuss books. Most of the books they read are about Chinese history or traditional culture. “Reading together helps us learn new things, and discussing the books brings us closer,” said Mr. Chen, 78 years old. “We also share our own stories and experiences while talking about the books. It’s very interesting.” These friendships are not just fun—they also have many health benefits. Studies show that elderly people with strong friendships are less likely to feel lonely or depressed (抑郁的). They also have better physical health, because they are more active and take better care of themselves when they have friends to support them. Many communities in China are now encouraging elderly people to make friends. They organize activities like tai chi classes, book clubs, and craft (手工) workshops. These activities give elderly people a chance to meet others and build new friendships. “We want to help elderly people live happy and healthy lives,” said a community worker in Guangzhou. “Friendship is an important part of that.” 1．Where did Ms. Wang meet her three friends? 2．When was the “book club” in Shanghai formed? 3．Why do Mr. Chen and his friends read and discuss books at the community center? 4．How can the elderly get more friends? 5．What benefits do elderly people get from having strong friendships? “Nobody” is a great Chinese 2D animated (动画) film. It is very popular this summer. Shanghai Animation Film Studio made it. It came out (上映) on August 2, 2025. By August 11, it made 574 million yuan. It broke the record (打破纪录) of Chinese 2D animated films. It got 8.6 points on Douban, winning the hearts of both young and old people. The film tells a fun and warm story. In the movie, there is a little pig monster in Langlang Mountain. He made the king angry by mistake. So he had to leave with his friend, a toad monster. They joined another two little monsters, a weasel and a gorilla. Then they started a journey to the west. On their long way, they had many problems. But they never gave up. They always helped each other to solve (解决) the problems. They did lots of good things, like helping villagers and fighting bad men. Why is the movie so popular? One of the main reasons is its beautiful ink-painting style. Each picture has many ink layers (墨层). The whole film looks like a moving Chinese ink-painting. It shows us a new way to see the classic story Journey to the West. “Nobody” is more than a movie. It brings happiness and teaches us that everyone can be a hero. It also shows us the power of courage (勇气) and dreams. If you like stories with fun and exciting trips, this is a movie you won’t want to miss. 1．When did the movie come out? 2．Did the movie get popular only among kids? 3．What did the pig monster and his friends do to solve problems on their way? 4．Why is the movie so popular? 5．What can you learn from the story? Curiosity is like a spark that lights up our desire to explore the unknown. In today’s fast-changing world, it’s more important than ever. From the latest AI technologies to space exploration, human curiosity drives innovation and progress. Take Elon Musk, for example. His curiosity about sustainable energy led to the creation of Tesla and SpaceX. He once said, “I want to understand why things are the way they are.” This mindset pushed him to revolutionize electric cars and rocket science. Similarly, young students around the world are using their curiosity to solve real-world problems. A 15-year-old girl in India invented a low-cost water purifier after seeing her community struggle with clean water. Her curiosity turned into a solution that now helps thousands. But curiosity isn’t just for scientists. It’s about asking questions and seeking answers. When you wonder how a smartphone works or why leaves change color, you’re using curiosity. Schools are now encouraging students to explore through projects like coding robots or growing plants. These activities help develop critical thinking and creativity. However, curiosity needs courage. Sometimes, the answers aren’t easy. Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. He saw failure as a step forward, not a stop. This attitude is key: never stop wondering, even when things get tough. As we face challenges like climate change, curiosity will guide us to new solutions. Whether it’s finding renewable energy or curing diseases, the next big idea might start with a simple question. So keep asking, “Why?” and let your curiosity lead the way. The future belongs to those who dare to wonder. 1．What problem did the 15-year-old girl in India solve, and how? 2．How do schools encourage students to explore according to the passage? 3．How did Thomas Edison view failure? 4．What challenges can curiosity help us face according to the passage? 5．What is the author’s advice about curiosity in the passage? Drones are flying robots that can be controlled remotely or by computers. In the past, they were expensive and mainly used by the military (军事). But now, cheaper drones are helping people in many fields, like rescue work and farming. A French company created a drone called “Agridrone” to help farmers. It uses special sensors (感应器) to examine crops. By flying over fields, the drone takes pictures that show which areas need fertilizer (肥料). This helps farmers save money and reduce pollution. Jean-Baptiste Bruggeman is a farmer who uses Agridrone. He says the drone flies over his crops at different times of the year. The pictures tell him exactly where and how much fertilizer to use. Before drones, farmers spread fertilizer everywhere, wasting money and harming the environment. Drones also save time. They can check three hectares of land in one minute. Romain Faroux, the creator of Agridrone, says this technology is like a smartphone with wings. It uses sunlight reflections to analyze (分析) crop health. Thanks to cheaper drones, more people are using them. They’re not just for the military anymore. Drones are becoming a powerful tool to solve real-world problems, especially in farming. 1．What is a drone? 2．What technology does the Agridrone use to analyze crops? 3．How do drones help farmers save money? 4．How much time can drones save when examining crops? 5．Who created the Agridrone and why? The Power of Teamwork in Sports Sports are a great way to learn about teamwork. Whether it’s a basketball game, a soccer match, or a relay race, working together as a team is essential for success. Take basketball, for example. A basketball team has five players on the court. Each player has a different role: the point guard controls the ball and sets up plays, the shooting guard scores points, the small forward is versatile and can do many things, the power forward rebounds and defends, and the center is tall and blocks shots. If each player only thinks about their own performance, the team will not do well. But if they pass the ball to each other, help defend, and work together, they have a better chance of winning. In a relay race, teamwork is even more important. Each runner has to pass a baton to the next runner. If the pass is not smooth, the team might lose the race. So, the runners practice passing the baton again and again until they can do it perfectly. They also support each other, cheering each other on during the race. Soccer is another sport where teamwork is key. The players have to communicate with each other on the field, telling each other where the opponents are and where to pass the ball. They have to trust each other, knowing that their teammates will be there to help. A single player can’t win a soccer game alone; it takes the whole team working together. Teamwork in sports teaches us many important lessons. It teaches us to communicate with others, to trust our teammates, and to work towards a common goal. It also teaches us that winning is not everything; what’s important is how we play the game and how we support each other. So, the next time you watch or play a sport, remember the power of teamwork. It’s what makes a good team great. 1．What is essential for success in sports according to the passage? 2．How many players are there on the court in a basketball team? 3．What do runners practice again and again in a relay race? 4．What does teamwork in sports teach us? 5．What makes a good team great according to the passage? 语法填空 I disliked running before. At middle school, I found it boring to run and I was always one of the 1______ (slow) runners in my class. Last year, one of my friends asked me to run in a 10 km event with him. My answer was, “No way! I dislike running! ” At the weekend I 2______ (think) about the event. In 3______ end, I decided I should give running another chance after I said I disliked it. I told my friend I would like to run in the 10 km event. He was happy and 4______ (help) me learn how to run. On the day of the 10 km running event, I was 5______ (excite) and nervous. My friends and family all came. It was lovely to have 6______ (they) there. I finished the 10 km in seventy-two 7______(minute). It was difficult 8______ I felt very happy to try it. From this experience I have 9______ (learn) it is good to try something after saying I dislike it! I found that I 10______ (real) loved running. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $