高频考点通关06 阅读理解 30篇-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册期末复习系列（新教材人教版）

**基本信息** 聚焦八年级下册期末高频考点，通过30篇不同题材阅读理解，系统训练细节理解、推理判断等核心题型，融合语言能力与文化意识培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|30篇（含应用文、记叙文等）|涵盖细节题、词汇题、主旨题、结构题、推断题|以"话题-策略-能力"为逻辑链，从具体信息定位到深层含义推断，逐步提升文本解读能力，贴合中考命题趋势|

2025-2026学年初中英语八年级下册期末高频考点通关 06 阅读理解 30篇 （新教材人教版） （一） Cooperation has got attention in many schools, possibly because good teamwork spirit is of great importance to successful groups. It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation. In the team environment, members need to communicate with each other, which can prepare students for both schoolwork and future jobs. It can also encourage students to follow team rules. Students are more likely to help each other as well. Teamwork spirit is not born but built. Here are things you can do to improve teamwork spirit: Communicate well with each other When you’re meeting together, let everyone speak and listen to each other carefully. Ask them questions to get them to talk so that everyone can communicate well with each other. Work together on projects Let everyone help make decisions about the project. Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps. Celebrate every win as a win for the whole team. Build trust and respect It’s okay to do something wrong, but bravely say sorry to make the situation better. This helps build trust in your team. Respect others’ work and encourage everyone to do better. Much of the work in today’s world is completed in teams. For students, team sports, singing in a chorus (合唱队) and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation. 1．According to the passage, what’s the best way to teach cooperation? A． B． C． D． 2．Which of the following is helpful to improve team spirit? A．Let everyone speak and listen to each other carelessly. B．Divide the project into steps. C．Make decisions about the project alone. D．Listen to others’ opinions all the time. 3．What does the underlined word “unpaid” mean? A．Interesting. B．Boring. C．Difficult. D．Free. 4．Which of the following is the structure of the passage?(P=Paragraph) A． B． C． D． 5．Whom is this passage mainly written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Workers. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了合作在当今社会中的重要性，特别是在学校教育中如何培养团队精神。 【详解】1．第一段“It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation.”指出团队运动是教授合作的最佳方式。 2．根据“Work together on projects”部分中的“divide the project into steps.”可知，将项目分解成步骤有助于提升团队精神。 3．根据上下文“unpaid community service”可知，unpaid意为“无报酬的”，与free(免费的)含义最接近。 4．文章结构为：首段提出合作的重要性及团队运动的作用，随后第二、三、四段列举三种提升团队精神的方法（沟通、协作项目、建立信任），最后一段总结团队合作在现实中的体现。 5．最后一段“For students, team sports, ... to learn about cooperation.”直接指出本篇文章主要针对学生群体。 （二） COMMUNITY ORGANIC FOOD MARKET After the great success of last year’s Community Organic (有机的) Food Market (COFM) , this year’s COFM will be bigger and better. Food stands (食品摊位) include: ●Aunt Joy’s Organics: Home-grown organic apples and vegetables from Aunt Joy’s own garden. Special offer: 30% off. ●Grace’s Honey: Nature’s sweet treat collected by Grace herself. 100% natural honey! ●Cornfield Bakery: Handmade organic bread. Special offer: Two for the price of one! ●Lucy’s Kitchen: Organic vegetable hamburgers and fruit pizzas. The only stand that serves food to take away. Notes: Bring your own reusable bag and remember to “travel green”.      (No parking lots). Tickets will only be sold on the day.            (All the money goes to our vegetable garden project.) Price: £5 for one ticket.   Free for children under 7. There’s no card machine, so please bring cash (现金) . It’s a good idea to come early. COFM will be open 10:00 A．M.—5:00 P.M. on July 6, in Town Square. Join us! Enjoy a taste of organic lifestyle! 1．Which stand sells takeaway food at COFM? A．Aunt Joy’s Organics. B．Grace’s Honey. C．Cornfield Bakery. D．Lucy’s Kitchen. 2．Which of the following is on the special offer “buy one and get one free”? A．B． C． D． 3．You’d better__________ if you go to COFM. A．Bring a bank card. B．Arrive at any time. C．Avoid driving a car. D．Buy a ticket on July 2. 4．How much should they pay if a 6-year-old boy and his parents go to COFM? A．£5. B．£10. C．£12. D．£15. 5．What is the text? A．A poster. B．A report. C．A diary. D．A letter. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一张社区有机食品市集（COFM）的宣传海报，介绍了市集的四家食品摊位、专属优惠活动，同时明确了入场须知、票价、举办时间和地点等核心信息。 【详解】1．原文Lucy’s Kitchen部分指出：“Lucy’s Kitchen: ...The only stand that serves food to take away”，说明Lucy’s Kitchen是市集里唯一售卖外卖食物的摊位。 2．原文Cornfield Bakery部分指出：“Cornfield Bakery: Handmade organic bread. Special offer: Two for the price of one”，说明手工有机面包有买一送一的优惠，对应面包图片。 3．原文Notes部分指出：“Bring your own reusable bag and remember to ‘travel green’. (No parking lots)”，说明市集没有停车场，建议绿色出行，最好避免开车前往。 4．原文Notes部分指出：“Price: £5 for one ticket. Free for children under 7”，6岁男孩符合免票条件，父母两人需购买2张票，总计5×2=£10。 5．全文为社区有机食品市集的活动宣传内容，包含摊位介绍、优惠、入场须知、时间地点等要素，文体特征符合海报。 （三） Friends play an important part in our lives. Teenager Centre did a survey on “What do you think the most important thing about a friendship is?” 360 teenagers took part in the survey. The following is the result. Dr Allen wrote a report about it. Let’s read it together. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. You must tell true feelings to your friends. Keep their secrets to yourself and never break promises, or you may lose your friends. Generosity means sharing, and sharing makes the friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course. Instead, you share your ideas and feelings. Understanding can be valuable to a friend. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place, so you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships may have some things in common. In fact, good friendships will just not easily last. Many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give the friendship back. That is one of the reasons why some friendships don’t last very long. Therefore, to keep a lasting friendship, you must give as much as you take. 1．How many teenagers think understanding is the most important between friends in the survey? A．100. B．80. C．110. D．120. 2．According to the text, a good friendship usually starts from ________. A．honesty B．understanding C．generosity D．similarity 3．According to the text, a generous friend always ________. A．keeps your secret B．gives you money C．shares ideas with you D．solves your problems 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Friends must be exactly alike. B．All friendships last a long time easily. C．Giving is not important for a friendship. D．You must give as much as you take. 5．What is the main idea of this passage? A．How to make a survey. B．How to make new friends. C．What makes a good friendship. D．How to keep secrets from friends. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文通过对360名青少年的调查，分析了他们眼中友谊中最重要的因素，并分别阐述了这些因素在友谊中的重要性。 【详解】1．由表格“Understanding”一栏“Number of people: 110”可知，有110名青少年认为理解是友谊中最重要的。 2．由第二段“Honesty is where a good friendship starts”可知，一段好的友谊始于诚实。 3．由第三段“Generosity means sharing... you share your ideas and feelings”可知，慷慨的朋友会与你分享想法和感受。 4．由最后一段“to keep a lasting friendship, you must give as much as you take”可知，要维持长久的友谊，你必须付出和索取一样多。 5．全文围绕“友谊中什么最重要”这一主题展开，分别介绍了诚实、慷慨、理解、相似四个因素，因此主旨是“什么造就了好的友谊”。 （四） Are you interested in protecting the environment? Join our Eco-Action Team and help make our school greener! We need students who love teamwork and want to take action. What we do: Plan recycling programs (e.g., divide waste into different groups). Organize tree-planting activities on weekends. Create posters to teach classmates about saving energy. Who we need: Students from Grade 7 to Grade 8 (no experience required). Those who can attend weekly meetings (Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm). Team players who are responsible and willing to work with others. How to join: Fill in an application form (申请表) from the Student Union office. Hand it in by October 15th with a short note (about 50 words) saying why you want to join. A short interview will be held on October 20th. For more information, ask Mr Lee in Room 203 or email eco-team@school.com. Let’s work together to make our school a better place! 1．What is the main purpose of the Eco-Action Team? A．To plan school parties. B．To make the school greener. C．To organize sports activities. D．To help students with their studies. 2．What are the activities in the Eco-Action Team? ① Planting trees.    ② Recycling waste. ③ Making environmental posters.    ④ Holding gardening competitions. A．①②④ B．①③④ C．①②③ D．②③④ 3．Which of the following students is suitable to join the Eco-Action Team? A．Kate, Grade 7, who doesn’t like working with others. B．Lisa, Grade 9, who is free every Wednesday afternoon. C．David, Grade 8, who has no time on Wednesday afternoons. D．Peter, Grade 8, who is responsible and can attend weekly meetings. 4．When can students hand in the application form? A．On October 10th. B．On October 16th. C．On October 20th. D．Every Wednesday. 5．Where is this passage most likely from? A．A story book. B．A news report. C．A club magazine. D．A school notice board. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D 【导语】 本文是一则学校环保团队招募启事，主要介绍了Eco-Action Team的宗旨、活动、招募要求及报名方式。 【详解】1．文章开头“Join our Eco-Action Team and help make our school greener!”表明，该团队的主要目的是让学校变得更环保。 2．根据What we do部分可知，活动包括：Plan recycling programs（②回收废物）、Organize tree-planting activities（①植树）、Create posters（③制作环保海报）。文中未提及举行园艺比赛。 3．文章Who we need部分“Students from Grade 7 to Grade 8”“Those who can attend weekly meetings (Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm).”以及“Team players who are responsible and willing to work with others.”表明，活动招收条件为：7-8年级学生；需参加周三会议；需具有团队合作精神。D选项Peter是8年级，有责任心且能参加会议，符合要求。 4．文章How to join部分“Hand it in by October 15th with a short note (about 50 words) saying why you want to join.”说明，申请表需在10月15日或之前提交。10月10日在截止日期前，符合要求。 5．通读全文可知，本文是一则学校社团招募启事，包含具体的活动时间、地点、联系人及报名方式，面向在校学生，最可能出现在学校公告栏（A school notice board）上。 （五） Alice wants to join the Kite Club. She reads the book Kites to know more. Here is the contents (目录) page of the book. 1．Which chapter tells Alice about the kites in 2020? A．Chapter One. B．Chapter Two. C．Chapter Three. 2．The book gives information about making ______ different kites. A．three B．four C．five 3．What is Chapter Three about? A．Flying kites. B．Making kites. C．The history of kites. 4．Which picture may Alice find on Page 20? A． B． C． 5．Alice wants to meet people who love kites. She can read Page ______. A．8 B．15 C．22. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一本书的目录页，展示了《风筝》一书的章节结构和对应页码，涵盖了风筝的历史年代、制作方法、不同天气下放风筝、制作材料以及如何加入风筝俱乐部等信息。 【详解】1．由“One”下“Kites from 2020 to now……9”可知，2020年的风筝信息在第一章第9页。 2．由“Two”下“Great Kites to Make”列出了四种风筝：The Flower Kite、The Funny Face Kite、The Rabbit Kite、The Fish Kite，因此书中给出了制作四种不同风筝的信息。 3．由“Three”标题“Flying Kites in Different Weather”可知，第三章是关于“放风筝”的。 4．由“Four”对应页码20，标题为“Things to Make Kites”（制作风筝的材料），因此第20页的图片应与制作风筝的材料相关。图B中是制作风筝的材料。 5．由“Five”标题“How to Join a Kite Club”对应页码22可知，想要认识喜欢风筝的人（加入风筝俱乐部），可以阅读第22页。 （六） We interviewed June Galloway about her new book Get off on the Right Foot: Don’t Let the Wrong Gesture Ruin (破坏) Your Day. Host: In your book, why are gestures so important? June: Well, gestures and other body language have different meanings in different places. What you consider friendly or polite could be thought to be impolite in another culture. Host: Can greeting someone in the wrong way really lead to misunderstanding? June: In some places, yes. A light handshake, which is usual in some countries, seems unfriendly to a North American. Host: What other gestures can cause misunderstanding? June: Take the gesture “Come here” for example. In North America, people gesture with the palm up. But in southern Europe, that gesture means “goodbye”. Host: There must be some gestures used everywhere, right? Like the thumbs-up gesture for “great”? June: Sorry. That’s very rude in Australia and the Middle East. That is why it’s important to know about body language and cultural differences. I’ve described many of these cultural differences in my book, so my readers won’t get off on the wrong foot. 1．Which gesture means “goodbye” in southern Europe? A． B． C． D． 2．What is mentioned in June’s book? ①Some common gestures.                    ②The importance of body language. ③Different meanings of a gesture.                ④The history of the English language. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．What does the underlined sentence “my readers won’t get off on the wrong foot” mean? A．Her readers won’t get polite gestures. B．Her readers won’t know how to walk. C．Her readers won’t understand others. D．Her readers won’t make mistakes in communication. 4．What’s the interview mainly about? A．A popular gesture in the world. B．A new writer in the US. C．Body language in different places. D．Good ways to learn English. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一段采访，嘉宾June Galloway介绍了她的新书，讨论了手势和肢体语言在不同文化中的不同含义，以及了解这些差异的重要性。 1．对话中June指出：“In North America, people gesture with the palm up. But in southern Europe, that gesture means ‘goodbye’”，说明在南欧，手掌向上的手势表示“再见”。 2．对话中June指出：“Well, gestures and other body language have different meanings in different places”，说明书中提及了肢体语言的重要性；然后通过举例说明错误问候方式会导致误解，接下来进一步举例说明不同手势含义不同，即书中提及了一些常见手势以及一个手势的不同含义；而文中未提及英语语言的历史。所以书中提及了①②③。 3．最后一段提到：“That is why it’s important to know about body language and cultural differences. I’ve described many of these cultural differences in my book, so my readers won’t get off on the wrong foot”，说明了解肢体语言和文化差异很重要，作者在书中描述了很多文化差异，这样读者在交流中就不会出错。“my readers won’t get off on the wrong foot”意思是她的读者在交流中不会犯错。 4．整篇采访围绕手势和肢体语言在不同文化中的不同含义展开，因此主要讲的是不同地方的肢体语言。 （七） Books I Want to Share Here are three books I love. Let me tell you about them! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Charlie is a poor boy. His story is funny and warm. He gets a golden ticket to visit Mr. Wonka’s chocolate factory by chance. In the factory, other kids are greedy, but Charlie is kind. The story shows that kindness is better than greed. Stuart Little by E.B．White It’s a sweet story. Stuart is a small mouse. He lives with a human family and has many adventures, like helping a bird. It tells us that being small doesn’t stop you from doing great things. Percy Jackson&the Olympians by Rick Riordan It’s an adventure story. Percy finds out he is a demigod (half human, half god). His father is Poseidon, the God of the Sea. Percy thinks he is different from others. Then he goes on a trip to find a stolen lightning bolt. These books are easy to read and full of good lessons. Try them! 1．Why does Percy think he is different from others? A．Because he is poor. B．Because he is a demigod. C．Because he is very powerful. D．Because he has a stolen lightning bolt. 2．What do you need to visit Mr. Wonka’s factory? A．A golden ticket. B．A kind heart. C．A chance to meet Roald Dahl. D．A father who is a god. 3．What can we learn from Stuart Little? A．Greed is always bad. B．Adventures are dangerous for small animals. C．Being small can’t stop you from doing great things. D．Living with a human family is hard for mice. 4．What do the three books have in common? A．They are all about poor children. B．They are all about adventures in nature. C．They are easy to read and have good lessons. D．They are all written by the same author. 5．What is the text mainly about? A．Three books the writer loves and their lessons. B．Three different ways to write adventure stories. C．The best children’s books in the world. D．Why we should read more books. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，作者推荐了三本自己喜爱的书，分别介绍了它们的内容与主题。 【详解】1．Percy Jackson&the Olympians的内容“Percy finds out he is a demigod…thinks he is different from others.”，Percy认为自己与众不同，是因为他是半人半神。 2．Charlie and the Chocolate Factory介绍“He gets a golden ticket to visit Mr. Wonka’s chocolate factory by chance.”，想要参观Wonka先生的工厂，需要一张金色奖券。 3．从Stuart Little学到的道理是“It tells us that being small doesn’t stop you from doing great things.”，渺小并不能阻止你成就大事。 4．最后一段“These books are easy to read and full of good lessons.”，这三本书的共同点是都通俗易懂，并且都蕴含着有益的道理。 5．开篇点明主题“Here are three books I love. Let me tell you about them!”，全文主旨是介绍作者喜爱的三本书及其带给人的启示。 （八） Attention, please! Caring for others helps us grow. Happiness comes from doing good and helping people in need. We’ll not only make their lives better but also learn useful life skills. Let’s go into the community and spread love! Warm hearts, warm world. Time: • 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. (Choose one day and tell us when you sign up.) Place: Meet at the school gate on time. Teachers will lead us to Jinxiu Community. Don’t leave the group without asking. Activities: Pick up rubbish and clean community streets to make it cleaner. Help children with working parents do homework (math, English, Chinese…) and share fun learning ways. Do simple housework for lonely old people (do cleaning, fold clothes…) and tell them school stories. We Are Waiting for You Call Ms Li at 3251678 to join before Friday afternoon. We’ll record your information. Wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes for physical work. Bring a small bag for rubbish and a bottle of water. After the activities, you’ll get a volunteer certificate (证书) and a T-shirt with our logo (徽标) as a gift. This will be a precious middle school memory! Come and join us! Warm hearts make a warm world. Let’s use our small hands to make the community better! Organizer: School Student Union 1．Why does the school organize the volunteer activity? A．To let students have fun on weekends. B．To help students learn English better. C．To let students care for others and grow. D．To ask students to make more money 2．Where will the volunteer work take place? A．At the school playground. B．In Jinxiu Community. C．At the old people’s home. D．In the school library. 3．How long will the activity last each day? A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours. 4．How can students join the volunteer activity? A．By talking to the teacher in class. B．By going to the school office. C．By sending an email. D．By calling at 3251678. 5．The School Student Union is preparing for the volunteer activity. What can be the gifts? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一则志愿者活动通知，主要介绍了学校学生会组织的社区志愿者活动的时间、地点、活动内容、报名方式以及参与者可以获得的奖励，目的是鼓励学生关爱他人、在奉献中成长。 【详解】1．Attention, please!指出活动目的“Caring for others helps us grow. Happiness comes from doing good and helping people in need.”，说明学校组织这次志愿者活动是为了让学生关爱他人并成长。 2．“Place”部分明确指出“Teachers will lead us to Jinxiu Community.”，说明志愿者活动的地点是锦绣社区。 3．“Time”部分说明“8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.”（周六3小时）和“8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.”（周日3小时），因此每天活动时长为3小时。 4．“We Are Waiting for You”部分指出“Call Ms Li at 3251678 to join before Friday afternoon.”，说明报名方式是拨打电话3251678。 5．正文倒数第二段指出“you’ll get a volunteer certificate (证书) and a T-shirt with our logo (徽标) as a gift.”，说明志愿者获得的礼品是“志愿者证书”和“带有徽标的T恤”。 （九） Did you take part in any tree-planting activities on March 12 this year? Or maybe you went to check out the little tree you planted a few years ago? Standing beside it, you might have been amazed at how much it has changed. It’s really great to watch a tree grow year by year. Even the tallest ones of them grow from tiny seeds. Have you ever wondered how it happened? A full-grown tree may drop hundreds or even thousands of seeds a year. Inside each seed is something called embryo (胚). Think of it as a small group of cells (细胞). These cells are ready to form roots, stems (茎), and first leaves. Once the covering around the seed gets wet, the embryo cells, which have been patiently waiting, suddenly come to life. They start to grow and break out. This is called germination. First, the roots develop and push out and down into the soil. This makes sure the new plant can get water from the soil. Then the stem grows up and makes the first leaves. As these leaves produce “food” in the sunlight, the plant gets the energy to grow more new leaves. Let’s imagine you drive a nail (钉子) into a tree at one metre above the ground. What will you see when you come back in ten years? The tree will be much taller, but the nail will still be only one metre above the ground. That’s because trees get taller by growing upwards from the top. At the same time, their trunk gets thicker by growing outwards. It is like the tree has two different ways of growing at the same time. The upward growth is like a race towards the sky, reaching for more sunlight, while the outward growth of the trunk is like adding more and more rings of protection and support. As trees get older, they continue to grow taller and thicker. Guess how tall the world’s tallest living tree is? Over 110 metres! That’s as tall as a 30-floor building! Isn’t it amazing? 1．Which one of the pictures shows the stage of germination? A．B． C． D． 2．What can we infer from the first two paragraphs? A．All the seeds dropped by a tree will grow into big trees. B．The embryo inside the seed is necessary for a tree to grow. C．People only care about the trees they planted themselves. D．Trees can grow tall without going through the seed stage. 3．If a tree trunk gets thicker over time, what will happen to a metal ring put around the bottom of the trunk after 10 years? A．The metal ring will go into the soil. B．The metal ring will be higher off the ground. C．The metal ring will move up and down along the trunk. D．The metal ring will stay at the same height but may embed (嵌入)  in the tree. 4．From the article, we can find the answer to the question “________”. ①How do trees get water from the soil? ②Why does a nail in a tree trunk stay at the same height over time? ③How many seeds does a full-grown tree drop in its lifetime? ④How tall can the tallest trees in the world grow? ⑤How long does a seed take to grow leaves? A．①③④ B．①②③ C．②④⑤ D．①②④ 5．Which of the following best represents the structure of the passage? A．Tell stories→List facts→Give a warning B．Ask questions→Explain steps→Share a fact C．List problems→Study reasons→Offer advice D．Share experiences→Show examples→Introduce features 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文科普了一些关于树木的生长知识。 【详解】1．根据第三段关于“germination”的解释“Once the covering around the seed gets wet, the embryo cells, which have been patiently waiting, suddenly come to life. They start to grow and break out.”可知，种子外壳遇水后，内部胚细胞苏醒、生长、破壳而出的过程叫作“germination (发芽)”，图片A符合题意。 2．根据第二段的“Inside each seed is something called embryo...These cells are ready to form roots, stems (茎), and first leaves.”可知，种子内部含有胚，胚细胞会发育成根、茎、叶，选项B的“种子内的胚是树木生长所必需的。”符合题意。 3．根据第四段的“That’s because trees get taller by growing upwards from the top. At the same time, their trunk gets thicker by growing outwards.”可知，树木从顶端向上长高，树干向外长粗，如果用金属环圈住树干底部，十年后金属环的高度不变，但金属环会嵌入树干中，选项D符合题意。 4．根据第三段的“First, the roots develop and push out and down into the soil. This makes sure the new plant can get water from the soil.”可知，树根帮助从土壤获取水分，这回答了①的“树木是如何从土壤获取水”；根据第四段的“The tree will be much taller, but the nail will still be only one metre above the ground. That’s because trees get taller by growing upwards from the top. At the same time, their trunk gets thicker by growing outwards.”可知，树会长高长粗，钉子会在相同的位置不变，这回答了②的“为什么树干上的钉子会随着时间的推移始终保持在同一高度”的问题；根据最后一段的“Guess how tall the world’s tallest living tree is? Over 110 metres!”可知，世界上最高的树超过110米，这回答了④的“世界上最高的树木能长到多高”的问题。故选项D的①②④符合题意。 5．通读全文可知，文章开头连续提出多个问题，有关于是否参加植树节活动、种子如何长成大树等，这些是“Ask questions (提出问题)”； 文章中间分段讲解种子萌发、生根、长叶、树木长高长粗的完整生长过程，这是“Explain steps (讲解步骤)”； 文末分享世界最高树木的相关事实数据，这是“Share a fact (分享事实)”，故选B。 （十） In the days that followed, I slowly became friendly with the emperor and his people. They did their best to make me feel at home and brought me food and drinks. I learnt that the name of their country was Lilliput. The emperor of Lilliput was a noble-looking (气宇轩昂的) man. He wore expensive clothes and had a big hat decorated with feathers. The queen was also very elegant. Hundreds of the little people worked together to make new clothes for me and they gathered six hundred mattresses (床垫) to make me a bed. The people of Lilliput called me “Man Mountain” and they came from all over the country to see me. People had to pay to see me and the money made the emperor very rich. One day the emperor organized a parade for his people. He asked me to stand and his army walked through my legs to make everyone laugh happily. There were thousands of soldiers, and some of them were on horses. Everyone was happy. The emperor and his people always treated me well and helped me in many ways. They organized language lessons for me. So gradually I began to understand and communicate with the Lilliputians and learn more about their lives. But I was still a prisoner in my temple home and every day I asked the emperor the same question: “________” “You must be patient,” he always answered. Then one day the emperor gave me the freedom to walk about Lilliput. This made a big difference to me. I was able to explore the land. I was careful not to hurt the people or damage their houses as I walked. Everyone stayed inside and ran to their windows to look at me. I enjoyed looking into the windows of the emperor’s beautiful palace to see how he lived. —Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels 1．The emperor became very rich because ________. A．people always gave lots of money to him B．he asked Gulliver to make money for him C．people must pay to see “Man Mountain” D．he collected treasures from all over the country 2．The underlined word “elegant” in Paragraph 1 most probably means “________” in Chinese. A．丑陋的 B．优雅的 C．肥胖的 D．严厉的 3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．A happy parade. B．A strong army. C．Brave soldiers. D．Interesting lessons. 4．Which of the following can be put in “________”. A．Shall I give you some advice? B．Can I please have my freedom? C．Do you have a spare room for me? D．What can I do for you, Your Majesty? 5．What will the writer most probably write about next? A．Gulliver’s life before he came to Lilliput. B．More things Gulliver did after getting freedom. C．How the emperor made money from visitors. D．The story of the queen and her beautiful clothes. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文节选自《格列佛游记》，讲述了格列佛在小人国利立浦特的一段经历，包括他与当地居民的相处、被当作“人山”参观、参加游行，以及渴望获得自由的故事。 【详解】1．根据文章第二段“People had to pay to see me and the money made the emperor very rich.”可知，皇帝变得非常富有，是因为人们必须付钱才能来看“人山”（格列佛）。 2．根据文章第一段“The emperor of Lilliput was a noble-looking man. He wore expensive clothes... The queen was also very elegant.”可知，这里用elegant形容皇后，与前面形容皇帝的“noble-looking（气宇轩昂的）”并列，因此最可能的意思是“优雅的”。 3．根据文章第三段“One day the emperor organized a parade for his people. He asked me to stand and his army walked through my legs to make everyone laugh happily... Everyone was happy.”可知，本段主要讲述了一场快乐的游行活动。 4．根据文章上下文“But I was still a prisoner in my temple home and every day I asked the emperor the same question...”以及后文“Then one day the emperor gave me the freedom to walk about Lilliput.” 可知，格列佛一直被囚禁，后来才获得了自由，因此他每天问皇帝的问题应该是关于自由的。选项B“Can I please have my freedom?” 符合语境。 5．文章最后一段提到“Then one day the emperor gave me the freedom to walk about Lilliput. This made a big difference to me. I was able to explore the land.”可以推断，接下来作者最可能会写格列佛获得自由后在小人国的经历和见闻。 （十一） On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria. It was a very terrible earthquake. Over 50,000 people died and many more were hurt. The earthquake happened at 4:17 a.m. Most people were sleeping then. Buildings fell down quickly, and some people were trapped under the broken houses. The weather was cold—at night, it was below zero. Many survivors had no place to live. Rescue teams from over 70 countries came to help. They used dogs and machines to find people alive. Many volunteers also joined in. They brought food, water and warm clothes to those in need. But the rescue work was not easy. There were aftershocks, roads were broken, and there was not enough food or water. One big problem was reaching small villages far away. Some villages had no connection to the outside world. Rescuers had to walk or take helicopters to get there. Even so, many miracles happened—people were saved after being trapped for days. After the earthquake, countries around the world gave over $10 billion to help. Governments and groups are now building new homes, schools and hospitals. Experts say that better buildings and early warnings can help reduce deaths in future earthquakes. 1．When did the earthquake in Turkey happen? A．On February 6, 2024. B．On February 6, 2023. C．At 4:17 p.m. D．In southern China. 2．Why was the rescue work difficult? A．Because the weather was hot. B．Because there were no volunteers. C．Because of aftershocks and broken roads. D．Because people didn’t want help. 3．How many countries sent rescue teams to Turkey? A．Over 50. B．Over 60. C．Over 70. D．Over 80. 4．Who came to help after the earthquake? A．Rain and wind. B．Rescue teams and volunteers. C．Planes and trains. D．Farmers and workers. 5． What do experts suggest to reduce future earthquake deaths? A．Build better buildings and provide early warning systems. B．Send more rescue teams. C．Give more money to the affected areas. D．Move people to safer countries. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了2023年土耳其和叙利亚地震的发生时间、造成的破坏、救援工作的困难与挑战，以及灾后重建和专家的建议。 【详解】1．第一段明确指出：“On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria”，说明地震发生在2023年2月6日。 2．第三段明确指出：“But the rescue work was not easy. There were aftershocks, roads were broken...”，说明救援工作困难是因为有余震和道路损毁。 3．第三段明确指出：“Rescue teams from over 70 countries came to help”，说明有超过70个国家派遣了救援队。 4．第三段明确指出：“Rescue teams from over 70 countries came to help... Many volunteers also joined in”，说明地震后来帮忙的是救援队和志愿者。 5．最后一段明确指出：“Experts say that better buildings and early warnings can help reduce deaths in future earthquakes”，说明专家建议通过建造更好的建筑和早期预警来减少未来地震的死亡人数。 （十二） Every year, from June to October, it rains a lot in Southeast Asia. This is the rainy season. In 2024, the floods were worse than before. Over 10 million people in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia were affected. Why did the floods happen? There was too much rain, and the sea level rose a little. The rain came harder and faster than usual. The sea level has gone up about 20 centimeters in 100 years. This makes coastal areas more likely to flood. The floods destroyed many homes, farms and schools. Farmers lost their crops and animals, so they had no food or money. In some places, water stayed for weeks. This made people sick with diseases like dengue fever. Governments tried to help. They built dams and walls to stop water. They also told people when floods were coming. But these were not enough. Experts say that we need to cut down on greenhouse gases to stop floods from getting worse. Local people also learned to adapt. Some farmers grew crops that can live in water. Others moved their homes to higher places. Many families kept emergency bags with food, water and medicine. 1．When is the rainy season in Southeast Asia? A．January to March. B．April to May. C．June to October. D．November to December. 2．What caused the floods? A．Too much rain and rising sea levels. B．Earthquakes and volcanoes. C．Droughts and hot weather. D．Snow and cold winds. 3．What did some farmers grow to live in water? A．Rice. B．Crops that can live in water. C．Trees. D．Flowers. 4． What can stop floods from getting worse according to the passage? A．More dams. B．Cut down on greenhouse gases. C．More houses. D．More boats. 5．What did many families keep for floods? A．Emergency bags. B．Farm animals. C．New houses. D．Warm clothes. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了东南亚洪水的成因、危害和应对方法。 【详解】1．根据第一段“Every year, from June to October, it rains a lot in Southeast Asia. This is the rainy season.”可知雨季为6-10月。 2．根据第二段“Why did the floods happen? There was too much rain, and the sea level rose a little.”可知洪水由暴雨和海平面上升导致。 3．根据最后一段“Some farmers grew crops that can live in water.”可知农民种植耐水作物。 4．根据第四段“Experts say that we need to cut down on greenhouse gases to stop floods from getting worse.”可知减少温室气体排放能阻止洪水恶化。 5．根据最后一段“Many families kept emergency bags with food, water and medicine.”可知家庭准备了应急包。 （十三） Geoff loves hiking and climbing. Last year, he went to Oregon to climb Mount Hood with his best friend Adam. They were excited to reach an altitude (海拔) of 9,400 feet. The scenery was beautiful, but it was snowy and cold. Suddenly, Geoff fell into a deep hidden hole. Adam called Geoff’s name, but there was no answer. He couldn’t see his friend at all. Adam was worried and quickly skied down the mountain to get help. Luckily, he soon met three men below who had mobile phones. They called the Portland Mountain Rescue (救援) Team. Then the three men went back up the mountain with Adam. They looked into the hole and called Geoff’s name. And this time, they heard Geoff’s weak reply. He was alive! One of the men, named Mike, went down 65 feet on a rope. He found Geoff at the bottom, unable to move his legs and with a hurt eye among many other injuries. Geoff was in great pain, but he was happy to see Mike. Mike placed a sleeping bag around him to keep him warm. Two hours later, the professional rescue team arrived. They went into the hole to bring Geoff up in a special rescue basket, which was a very difficult and slow procedure. Finally, after 20 long hours since his fall, Geoff was safe in a hospital. He stayed there for three weeks to recover. Geoff told Adam, “I want to come back to Oregon next May. I still want to climb Mount Hood.” Adam smiled and replied, “OK. I want to go with you, and the rescue team does, too!” 1．What did Mike do to help Geoff before the rescue team arrived? A．He skied down the mountain to get help. B．He tried to pull Geoff out with the rope. C．He kept Geoff warm with a sleeping bag. D．He took Adam to the hospital. 2．What’s the correct order of the events about Geoff according to the passage? a. He had many injuries.                      b. He was brought up by the rescue team. c. He still wanted to climb Mount Hood.         d. He went to climb Mount Hood with Adam. A．a-b-c-d B．d-c-b-a C．a-d-b-c D．d-a-b-c 3．What might the underlined word “procedure” mean? A．Process. B．Prevention. C．Preparation. D．Practice. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Geoff fell into the hole when he reached the top of Mount Hood. B．Mike was a member of the Portland Mountain Rescue Team. C．It took the rescuers about two hours to pull Geoff up from the hole. D．Geoff remained positive about climbing Mount Hood even after the accident. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．The Danger of Winter Climbing B．A Difficult but Successful Mountain Rescue C．How to Climb Mountains Safely D．The True Friendship Lasts Forever 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文讲述Geoff和好友登山失足坠入深坑，同伴求援后，路人先行施救、专业救援队历经艰难将他成功救出，Geoff伤愈后仍想重返登山的故事。 【详解】1．文章第三段中“Mike placed a sleeping bag around him to keep him warm. Two hours later, the professional rescue team arrived.”表明，在专业救援队到达之前，Mike用睡袋包裹住Geoff为其保暖。 2．第一段“Geoff loves hiking and climbing. Last year, he went to Oregon to climb Mount Hood with his best friend Adam. … Suddenly, Geoff fell into a deep hidden hole.”、第三段“Two hours later, the professional rescue team arrived. They went into the hole to bring Geoff up in a special rescue basket”和最后一段“I want to come back to Oregon next May. I still want to climb Mount Hood.”表明，文章叙事顺序为：首先Geoff和Adam去爬山；接着Geoff掉入坑中受伤；然后救援队到达并将他救起；最后Geoff表示仍想爬山。正确顺序为 d-a-b-c。 3．第三段语境“They went into the hole to bring Geoff up...which was a very difficult and slow procedure”，此处“procedure”指将Geoff救出的“过程”或“程序”，与“process”含义相近。 4．最后一段Geoff说“I still want to climb Mount Hood.”表明，他事故后对攀登胡德山仍持乐观态度。 5．通读全文，文章主要讲述Geoff登山遇险，朋友求助，以及救援人员艰难成功营救的故事。选项B“一次艰难但成功的山地救援”最能概括文章中心。 （十四） In today’s busy family life, many parents have trouble talking with their growing children. Once chatty kids may now answer “fine” or “okay” when asked about their day—for example, they might hide in their rooms after school and refuse to share more about school life. This creates a quiet distance between parents and kids. There are two main reasons for this distance. First, as kids enter adolescence (青春期), they want to be independent and often prefer sharing their thoughts with friends over parents. Second, some parents use commanding words like “Do as I say” or only care about grades, never asking if their kids are happy. This makes kids feel unheard. Experts suggest easy ways to fix this. Try 15 minutes of “device-free time” daily—like walking together while chatting about school life or reading a short book. Instead of saying “You never listen!”, say “I worry when we can’t talk calmly.” Also, have regular family chats about small things, such as weekend plans or favorite dinners, to make kids feel valued. Good parent-child connections need effort from both sides. With patience, these small steps can turn silence into warm conversations, making family life nicer. 1．Why do parents find it difficult to talk with their growing children? A．Because children don’t like their parents anymore. B．Because children don’t want to share their lives. C．Because parents and children live far away from each other. D．Because parents are too busy to care about their children’s school life. 2．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．Why kids like talking to friends. B．How parents can get good grades. C．What independent kids usually do. D．Why there’s distance between parents and kids. 3．What does the underlined phrase “fix this” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Buy new electronic devices. B．Help kids finish homework. C．Make more friends for kids. D．End the distance between parents and kids. 4．Which is a suggested way to improve communication? A．Having daily device-free time. B．Using commanding language. C．Only asking about grades. D．Planning weekends alone. 5．How is the passage organized? A．Story → Rule → Fact. B．Example → Advice → Result. C．Problem → Reasons → Solutions. D．Questions → Answers → Warning. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了青春期孩子与父母沟通变少的原因，并提出了改善沟通的建议。 【详解】1．第一段“Once chatty kids may now answer ‘fine’ or ‘okay’... refuse to share more about school life.”可知，孩子不愿意分享自己的生活，导致沟通困难。 2．第二段开头“There are two main reasons for this distance”可知，父母与孩子之间产生距离的两个原因。因此主旨是“为什么父母和孩子之间会有距离”。A“为什么孩子喜欢和朋友聊天”只是其中一个原因；B、C偏离主题。 3．前文一直在讨论父母与孩子之间的“quiet distance”（沉默的距离），因此“fix this”指“结束这种距离”，即消除父母和孩子之间的距离。 4．第三段“Try 15 minutes of ‘device-free time’ daily”可知，每天15分钟无电子设备时间是具体建议。B“使用命令式语言”与建议相反；C“只问成绩”是导致距离的原因；D“独自计划周末”未提及。 5．文章第一段提出了亲子沟通困难的问题（Problem），第二段分析了产生距离的两个原因（Reasons），第三段给出了专家的建议和解决方法（Solutions），最后一段总结。因此文章结构为“问题→原因→解决方案”。 （十五） “AI grandsons” become more popular with grandparents. This trend (趋势) started during this Spring Festival. When family members came home, they found their grandparents watching videos of these babies with smiles on their faces. One video shows a one-year-old successfully lifting a pig with his hands and running to his grandparents’ house. One video shows a baby picking tomatoes alone in a field and then preparing soup for the whole family. And in another video, a baby, only a few months old, skillfully uses chopsticks to eat a big bowl of noodles. Even though these characters are made by AI technology, the old people think of them as real babies. When seeing an AI baby playing with chickens in the yard, these grandparents feel a personal connection. They keep saying things like, “Be careful, darling! Your eyes may get hurt by the chickens.” Although younger family members can quickly discover mistakes in the videos, the grandparents are still very interested in them. When young family members try to point out why the babies are not real, many old people may be unhappy. “Unreal? But look how cute they are ! I think you’re the unreal one!” they might say angrily to their own grandchildren instead. The fact only makes the old upset. Some people have expressed understanding towards the old people. An online viewer said, “These grandparents want someone to be with them. These AI videos can provide them with a bit of comfort.” However, just imagine a future where these AI grandsons do live streams (网络直播) to sell things. If the old people who already think these kids are real keep watching, they might buy the products. And they may be cheated (被欺骗). 1．What can we know about the “AI babies”? A．They teach grandparents to use phones. B．They can bring great joy to grandparents. C．They can celebrate festivals with the family. D．They remind grandparents of their grandsons. 2．What do the videos mainly show about the babies? A．Their good habits. B．Their cute behavior. C．Their learning skills. D．Their unusual abilities. 3．How do the old people feel when seeing the babies playing with chickens? A．Funny. B．Excited. C．Angry. D．Worried. 4．How do many grandparents deal with young people’s suggestion? A．They refuse to accept the truth. B．They agree with the young men. C．They accept the advice happily. D．They stop watching these videos. 5．What is the writer’s opinion on the AI grandsons? A．They should be stopped. B．They are not harmful at all. C．They might bring some risks. D．They are necessary for old people 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了AI生成的“AI孙子”视频在老年人中流行的现象，分析了老人们将其当作真实婴儿并产生情感连接的原因，以及可能带来的风险。 【详解】1．根据第一段中“found their grandparents watching videos of these babies with smiles on their faces”以及第五段中“These AI videos can provide them with a bit of comfort”可知，这些“AI 宝宝”能给祖父母带来快乐和慰藉。 3．根据第二段内容可知，视频展示了婴儿抬猪、独自做汤、几个月大就熟练用筷子等情节。这些都是现实中的婴儿不可能具备的能力，属于不寻常的能力。 4．根据第三段中祖父母说的话“Be careful, darling! Your eyes may get hurt by the chickens.”可以看出，祖父母担心孩子的安全，感到担忧。 5．根据第四段中“When young family members try to point out why the babies are not real, many old people may be unhappy.”以及他们生气地反驳可知，他们拒绝接受真相。 6．根据最后一段中“However, just imagine a future where these AI grandsons do live streams (网络直播) to sell things. If the old people who already think these kids are real keep watching, they might buy the products. And they may be cheated.”可知，作者虽然理解老人的情感需求，但更强调了这种趋势可能带来的诈骗风险。 （十六） Without movement, he was on his back. He could hear the sound of the sick wolf’s breath. It came closer, and he did not move. It was beside his ear. The dry tongue (舌头) moved across his face. His hands reached out. The quiet waiting of the wolf was terrible. The man’s waiting was terrible, too. For half a day he did not move, fighting against sleep. He waited for the thing that was to eat him. Sometimes the sea of sleep rose over him and he dreamed long dreams. But always, he waited for the noisy breath and the feel of the tongue. This time he did not hear the breath. He could feel the tongue lick (舔) his hand. He waited. Two hours later, the wolf snapped (咬) at his left hand, and he grabbed (抓) the wolf’s throat. Slowly, while the wolf struggled (挣扎) weakly, he moved the other hand to the wolf’s body. Five minutes later, the whole weight of the man’s body was on the top of the wolf. The hands didn’t have enough strength to hold the wolf’s throat until it died. But the face of the man was pressed close to the throat of the wolf and the mouth of the man was full of hair. At the end of half an hour, the man felt some warm drops of blood in his throat. It was not pleasant. It was like hot, melted (融化的) metal into his stomach. Later, the man rolled on his back and slept. At last, he lived. 1．What was the man fighting with? A．A big dog. B．The terrible weather. C．His dream. D．A wolf. 2．Why was the man so tired but never asleep? A．He liked the feeling. B．He was afraid to lose money. C．There were wolves in the neighborhood. D．A wolf was near him, watching him. 3．How was the man in the end? A．The man tried his best but failed to do it. B．The man won and lived. C．The man lost his life. D．The man was killed by the wolf. 4．What is the purpose of this article? A．It wants to show people’s potential (潜力). B．It wants to show the nature of animals. C．It wants to show human’s great dream. D．It wants to show the wolf’s calmness. 5．What is the best title of this article? A．The Lying Man and the Sheep B．The Wolf’s Tongue C．The Waiting Breath D．The Wolf’s Victory 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了一名男子遭遇病狼威胁，强忍疲惫与恐惧冷静对峙、奋力搏斗，最终战胜野狼、成功存活的故事，展现了人在绝境中爆发的强大潜能。 【详解】1．第一段交代了故事冲突对象：“He could hear the sound of the sick wolf’s breath. It came closer, and he did not move.”，说明这名男子正在和一只狼搏斗。 2．第二段说明了男子不敢入睡的原因：“The quiet waiting of the wolf was terrible. The man’s waiting was terrible, too. For half a day he did not move, fighting against sleep.”，说明狼就在身边盯着他，他不敢睡着。 3．最后一段体现故事最终结局：“Later, the man rolled on his back and slept. At last, he lived.”，说明男子最终战胜了狼，成功活了下来。 4．全文讲述男子在绝境中直面野狼、顽强抗争、突破极限求生的过程，在极度危险疲惫的状态下迸发力量战胜危险，由此可推断文章旨在展现人的巨大潜能。 5．文章全程围绕男子与野狼对峙、等待狼的呼吸动静、伺机反击的核心情节展开，“等待的呼吸”贯穿全文，是文章的核心线索，最适合作为文章标题。 （十七） For Chen Sheng, a young man in Meitan, Guizhou Province, caring for the old people is more than a job. It’s a calling in his heart. Chen Sheng grew up with his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more old people. After finishing school with a degree (学位) in healthcare, Chen Sheng completed eight months of training in a local hospital and started to work in a nursing home. In his early working days, what he met was more difficult than he thought. He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care, especially for the old people who had to stay in bed all the time. Often, his day didn’t end until 11 p.m. He wanted to give up at first, but after a period, the warmth and trust he got from the old changed his mind. Using his healthcare knowledge, Chen Sheng takes care of old people in a right way, including body check, health guidance, advice on food and so on. “I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, just like at home,” said Grandpa Li. Moreover, Chen Sheng gives emotional support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is sad. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she thinks valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his great love. As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in nursing homes. They are making every effort to take good care of old people and make them live a happy life. 1．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1? A．Nursing is hard and tiring work. B．The old people call Chen Sheng for nursing. C．Chen Sheng shows his deep love for nursing. D．Chen Sheng dreams about a better job than nursing. 2．According to the passage, what did Chen Sheng do for the old people in his early working days? a. He made breakfast. b. He helped with morning tasks. c. He provided full bedside care. d. He cleaned the rooms daily. A．ab B．bc C．cd D．ad 3．Which of the following can best describe Chen Sheng according to the passage? A．Clever and rich. B．Serious and brave. C．Warm-hearted and patient. D．Helpful and humorous. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Normally, Chen Sheng had to work till midnight in his working days. B．Young people enter the nursing industry because it’s a well-paid job. C．Grandpa Li was able to walk by himself before coming to the nursing home. D．Chen Sheng’s growing experience encouraged him to work in the nursing home. 5．What’s the writer’s attitude towards Chen’s behavior? A．Positive. B．Curious. C．Doubtful. D．Uncertain. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍陈胜因成长经历选择从事养老护理，用真心照料老人传递温暖。 【详解】1．划线句“It’s a calling in his heart.”意思是“这是他心中的使命”，结合前文“caring for the old people is more than a job. ”能看出陈胜对这份护理工作有深厚的热爱与使命感。 2．原文第二段提到“He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care...”，指出他会帮助完成早上任务，以及提供全面的床边护理，对应b和c两项。 3．结合第二段“He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care, especially for the old people who had to stay in bed all the time.”、第三段“Using his healthcare knowledge, Chen Sheng takes care of old people in a right way, including body check, health guidance, advice on food and so on.”以及第四段“Moreover, Chen Sheng gives emotional (情感的) support. ”可知，陈胜耐心照顾卧床老人、提供情感陪伴、让老人恢复健康，这些行为体现了他热心肠、有耐心的特点。 4．第一段提到“Chen Sheng grew up with his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more old people”，说明成长经历鼓励了他从事这份工作。 5．全文都在讲述陈胜照顾老人的暖心事迹，能看出作者对他的行为是积极、肯定的态度。 （十八） Different festivals have different traditional foods. Food is an important part of festival culture. Let’s know about traditional food on some famous western festivals. Thanksgiving Day is a big festival in America. It falls on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On this day, families get together to have a big dinner. Roast turkey is the most necessary food for Thanksgiving dinner. People also eat pumpkin pies, sweet potatoes and corn. The first Thanksgiving came out in 1621. The early settlers shared food with local Indians to give thanks for the good harvest. From then on, having turkey on Thanksgiving became a tradition. Christmas is the biggest festival in many western countries. It is on December 25th. During Christmas, people prepare lots of delicious food. Christmas cake and Christmas cookies are popular desserts. In Britain, people love eating Christmas pudding. It is a sweet pudding with dried fruit. In Germany, people often make Christmas bread. Families will put different food on the dinner table and enjoy the big meal together on Christmas Eve. Easter is another important western festival. It doesn’t have a fixed date. It is on the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring. Easter eggs are the symbol of Easter. People color eggs into different colors and give them to family and friends. Besides eggs, hot cross buns are traditional Easter food. These small buns have a cross on the top, which stands for good wishes. Children love eating them very much. Halloween is on October 31st. It is a fun festival for kids. On that night, children wear different masks and go door to door to ask for candies. Candies are the most popular food on Halloween. People also make pumpkin lanterns and cook pumpkin soup. Some families make special scary-shaped cookies to match the festival atmosphere. Festive food carries people’s best wishes. Understanding festival food can help us know more about western culture. 1．What is the main food on Thanksgiving Day? A．Pumpkin soup. B．Roast turkey. C．Easter eggs. D．Christmas cake. 2．Where do people eat Christmas pudding? A．In America. B．In Britain. C．In Germany. D．In Canada. 3．What is the symbol of Easter? A．Pumpkin lanterns. B．Candies. C．Easter eggs. D．Cross buns. 4．Which festival is on October 31st? A．Halloween. B．Easter. C．Christmas. D．Thanksgiving. 5．What can we know from the passage? A．Easter has a fixed date every year. B．Kids ask for cakes on Halloween night. C．Thanksgiving is to thank for good harvest. D．Western people only eat sweet food on festivals. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了西方四个主要节日（感恩节、圣诞节、复活节、万圣节）的传统食物，说明食物承载着人们的祝福，了解节日食物有助于理解西方文化。 【详解】1．根据第二段中“Roast turkey is the most necessary food for Thanksgiving dinner.”可知，感恩节的主要食物是烤火鸡。 2．根据第三段中“In Britain, people love eating Christmas pudding.”可知，吃圣诞布丁的习俗在英国。 3．根据第四段中“Easter eggs are the symbol of Easter.”可知，复活节的象征是彩蛋。 4．根据第五段中“Halloween is on October 31st.”可知，10月31日的节日是万圣节。 5．根据第二段中“The early settlers shared food with local Indians to give thanks for the good harvest.”可知，感恩节是为了感谢丰收，C项正确。A项错误，文中提到“It doesn’t have a fixed date”；B项错误，文中提到孩子们要的是“candies”而非cakes；D项错误，文中提到了火鸡、汤等非甜食。 （十九） In Liaoning Province, a couple spent nearly half a century turning two poor mountains into a home for birds. Tian Wangui, 70, and his wife Lu Min, are villagers in Qiantian Village. They wanted to plant fruit trees to make a living. In 1982, the couple started planting fruit trees on two poor mountains. At first, the couple planted some fruit trees on part of the land. In order to water the trees, they had to carry water up to the top of the mountains by themselves. But there was little land that could be used for planting fruit trees. Looking at the “lonely” fruit trees, the couple came up with a new idea—plant more trees. When spring came, they bought some tree saplings (树苗) and planted them on the mountains. In the beginning, many seeds failed to grow on the mountains because they didn’t adapt to (适应) the soil. But the couple didn’t give up. After many tries, they found several kinds of trees were strong enough to live on the poor mountains. Now, the two mountains are covered by over 50,000 trees. More than 2,000 birds arise in the mountains every year. They come from other places and live there peacefully. The job of the couple has also changed, from planting trees to patrolling (巡逻) the mountains. “We love the mountains and trees. We regard them as our own children,” said Lu. “Even though we grow old, our children will continue to protect the mountains.” 1．What did the couple plan to do on the two mountains at first? A．To plant flowers. B．To plant fruit trees. C．To plant trees and grass. D．To make a home for birds. 2．We can learn from Paragraph 3 that ________. A．the couple met some difficulties B．several kinds of trees were expensive C．the soil was right for planting all the trees D．the couple couldn’t adapt to the life on the mountains 3．What does the underlined word “arise” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Work. B．Die. C．Appear. D．Walk. 4．The passage is written in order of ________. A．space B．time C．persons D．opinions 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Life of Many Birds B．The Dream of Poor Villagers C．The New Idea of Planting Trees D．The Changes of Two Poor Mountains 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了辽宁省的一对夫妇花费近半个世纪将两座贫瘠的山变成鸟类的家园的故事。 【详解】1．第一段“They wanted to plant fruit trees to make a living. In 1982, the couple started planting fruit trees on two poor mountains.”说明这对夫妇一开始计划在两座山上种果树。 2．第三段“In the beginning, many seeds failed to grow on the mountains because they didn’t adapt to (适应) the soil.”指出起初很多种子因不适应土壤无法生长，说明这对夫妇遇到了一些困难。 3．最后一段“More than 2,000 birds arise in the mountains every year. They come from other places and live there peacefully”指出鸟儿从其他地方来到山上并在此生活，因此推测每年有超过2000只鸟出现在这座山上，所以arise意为“出现”。 4．第一段“In 1982, the couple started planting fruit trees on two poor mountains.”、第三段“When spring came ...”以及“Now, the two mountains are covered by over 50,000 trees.”表明文章按照时间顺序进行叙述。 5．本文主要讲述了一对夫妇花费近半个世纪将两座贫瘠的山变成鸟类的家园的故事，D项“两座贫瘠之山的变化”是本文最佳标题。 （二十） Do you know how to deal with your feelings when you are upset? Everyone may feel sad, worried or angry sometimes. These feelings are normal, but if you keep bad feelings inside for too long, they will be bad for your health and study. Here are some useful ways to cheer yourself up when you are in a bad mood. First, talk to someone you trust. Many teenagers choose to keep their problems to themselves. They are afraid that others will laugh at them or think they are strange. In fact, talking is the best way to release stress. You can talk to your parents, teachers or close friends. When you share your trouble with them, they may give you some useful advice. Just speaking out your feelings will also make you feel relaxed. Second, do some sports or outdoor activities. Doing exercise can make your body produce special things that make you happy. You can go running, play basketball or swim in your free time. If you don’t like sports, you can take a walk in the park, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful flowers. Being close to nature can calm your mind and drive away bad moods. Third, do something you enjoy. Everyone has hobbies. You can read interesting storybooks, listen to soft music or draw pictures. Hobbies can take your attention away from your troubles. When you put your heart into your favorite things, you will forget unhappiness little by little. You can also watch funny cartoons or comedies. Laughter is the best medicine for a bad mood. Fourth, learn to think in a different way. Sometimes bad feelings come from our wrong ideas. If you fail an exam, don’t always think you are stupid. Instead, find out the reasons and try to do better next time. Learn to accept small mistakes and encourage yourself all the time. Life is full of ups and downs. Bad feelings are just small parts of life. Use these ways properly, and you will become a happy and confident person. 1．Why shouldn’t we keep bad feelings for a long time? A．It will make us lonely. B．It is bad for health and study. C．It will make others angry. D．It will affect our friendship. 2．What does the underlined word “release” mean in Chinese? A．释放 B．积累 C．制造 D．感受 3．Which activity can NOT help you cheer up according to the passage? A．Playing ball games. B．Taking a walk. C．Fighting with others. D．Listening to music. 4．What can we do when we fail an exam? A．Give up studying. B．Blame our teachers. C．Find out reasons and improve. D．Keep sad all day. 5．How many ways are mentioned to deal with bad moods? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了应对坏情绪的几种实用方法，帮助人们调整心态，成为快乐自信的人。 【详解】1．第一段提到“but if you keep bad feelings inside for too long, they will be bad for your health and study”，说明长时间压抑坏情绪对健康和学习有害。 2．根据第二段语境“In fact, talking is the best way to release stress.”，结合上文倾诉烦恼会让人放松，可知此处意为“释放”压力，“release”的意思是“释放”。 3．第三段提到“play basketball”，“take a walk”，第四段提到“listen to soft music”，而“Fighting with others”既未被提及，也不符合调节情绪的逻辑，故选C。 4．第五段提到“If you fail an exam... find out the reasons and try to do better next time”，说明考试失利时，应该找出原因并努力改进。 5．文中分别以“First”，“Second”，“Third”，“Fourth”引出了四种应对坏情绪的方法。 （二十一） China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also talk with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always prepare more food than the guests can eat. At the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that some Chinese hosts like to pick up food for visitors, which won’t happen at Western tables. The Chinese families go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago: To meet friends from afar, how happy we are! 1．What does the underlined word “hospitable” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Welcoming. B．Hard-working. C．Creative. D．Nervous. 2．What will the host probably do for you when you visit a Chinese family? ①Make tea.  ②Prepare a meal.  ③Serve some snacks.  ④Have a party. A．①②④ B．①②③ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．Why does a Western visitor feel surprised when the host picks up food for him? A．Because it makes him happy. B．Because he thinks it’s not necessary. C．Because he doesn’t like the food. D．Because it won’t happen in Western countries. 4．Why do Chinese families do so much for their guests? A．To show their wealth. B．To make the guests feel at home. C．To make the guests feel uncomfortable. D．To show they know much about the guests. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Chinese Food Culture B．How to Serve Foreign Guests C．Warm Welcome in China D．Confucius and His Students 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国人热情好客的文化传统，介绍了外国人到中国家庭做客时会受到的款待，包括泡茶、提供零食、准备丰盛饭菜以及主人为客人夹菜等细节，体现了中国人让客人有宾至如归之感的礼仪文化。 【详解】1．第一段指出：“Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world”，并紧接着说外国人会“be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests”，说明hospitable意为“热情好客的”，与Welcoming（欢迎的）意思一致。 2．第二段提到主人“makes tea for you”和“serve you snacks like biscuits or candy”，第三段提到“other family members will prepare a meal for you”，因此①②③均有依据，④举办派对文中未提及。 3．第三段明确写道：“some Chinese hosts like to pick up food for visitors, which won’t happen at Western tables”，说明西方客人惊讶的原因是这种行为在西方不会发生。 4．第三段中提到：“The Chinese families go out of their way to make you feel at home”，直接说明中国家庭如此做的目的是让客人有宾至如归的感觉。 5．全文围绕中国人热情待客展开，从泡茶、备餐到夹菜，核心主题是中国的热情欢迎，“Warm Welcome in China”最能概括全文主旨。 （二十二） What do you think life will be like in 2100? Many scientists and writers have different ideas. I have also imagined the future life many times. I believe life in 2100 will be very different from today, and it will be much easier and more comfortable. First of all, robots will play an important role in people’s daily life. Every family will have several robots. They will help people do all kinds of housework, such as cleaning rooms, washing clothes and cooking meals. Parents won’t need to spend lots of time on housework, so they can have more time to stay with their children. Robots will also work in factories. They can do dangerous and difficult work instead of humans. People will only need to control robots with simple computers. Secondly, transportation will change greatly. There will be no crowded buses or slow cars on the road. Flying cars will be everywhere. They can fly in the sky and run on the ground. People can travel to faraway places in a very short time. What’s more, taking a trip to other planets like Mars will become common. Ordinary people will have chances to visit space and enjoy the beautiful views of the universe. Thirdly, schools will also be totally different. Students won’t need to go to school every day. They will study at home on special computers. All lessons and teachers will appear on the screen. Students can choose their favorite teachers and subjects freely. They can also learn knowledge from famous teachers around the world. However, students will still need to take part in outdoor activities and group tasks to make sure they can get along well with others. Although future life sounds wonderful, we should also know that it needs our hard work. We must study hard now to make our beautiful dreams come true. I’m looking forward to the amazing future life. 1．What does the writer think of life in 2100? A．Hard but interesting. B．Easy and comfortable. C．Boring and busy. D．Difficult but colorful. 2．What will robots NOT help people do? A．Do housework. B．Work in factories. C．Control computers. D．Cook meals. 3．What kind of transportation will be popular in 2100? A．Flying cars. B．Crowded buses. C．Slow trains. D．Old bikes. 4．Where will students study in the future according to the passage? A．In traditional classrooms. B．In outdoor parks. C．At home on computers. D．On other planets. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．My School Life B．Life in 2100 C．Useful Robots D．Future Transportation 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者对 2100 年未来生活的想象，分别从机器人服务、交通方式变革以及学校教育模式三个方面进行了描述，并表达了为实现美好未来而努力的决心。 【详解】1．第一段中提到“I believe life in 2100 will be very different from today, and it will be much easier and more comfortable.”，所以作者认为2100年的生活将更加轻松舒适，选项B“Easy and comfortable.”正确。 2．第二段提到机器人将帮助人们做各种家务 (如打扫房间、洗衣服、做饭)、在工厂工作、从事危险和困难的工作，而人们只需要用简单的电脑控制机器人。所以机器人不会帮助人们做的是“控制电脑”，选项C“Control computers.”正确。 3．根据第三段“There will be no crowded buses or slow cars on the road. Flying cars will be everywhere.”可知，未来拥挤的公交车和慢车将消失，飞行汽车将无处不在。故选 A。 4．第四段中提到“Students won’t need to go to school every day. They will study at home on special computers.”，所以未来的学生将在家里通过电脑学习，选项C“At home on computers.”正确。 5．全文从机器人、交通、学校三个方面描绘了2100年的未来生活，所以最佳标题是选项B“Life in 2100”。 （二十三） Volunteering is becoming more and more popular among middle school students. It is a great activity that can bring warmth to others and also help us grow. Last Sunday, my classmates and I took part in a volunteer activity, and it left me a deep impression. Early in the morning, we met at the school gate. Our teacher divided us into three groups. The first group went to the old people’s home nearby. They cleaned the rooms for the elderly, washed their clothes and chatted with them. Some students sang old songs and told funny stories to make the old people laugh. The old people were very happy and said they felt less lonely. My group was the second one. We went to the city park. The park was beautiful but there was lots of rubbish everywhere. We picked up plastic bags, empty bottles and old paper. We also put up some signs to remind visitors to protect the environment. At first, some visitors looked at us strangely, but soon several little kids joined us. Working together, the park became clean and tidy soon. Tired as we were, we felt proud. The third group went to the street to give out useful leaflets. The leaflets told people about traffic safety and fire prevention. They greeted passers-by politely and explained the knowledge on the leaflets patiently. Many people thanked them warmly. The activity lasted about four hours. On the way back to school, all of us talked happily. We didn’t feel tired at all. I learned a lot from this experience. First, helping others is helping ourselves. When we bring happiness to others, we can get great joy in return. Second, teamwork is very important. We couldn’t finish all the work so well without working together. Third, small actions can make a big difference. Even simple things like picking up rubbish can make our city better. I decide to take part in more volunteer activities in the future. I hope more students will join us and spread kindness around us. 1．When did the writer take part in the volunteer activity? A．Last Saturday. B．Last Sunday. C．This Saturday. D．This Sunday. 2．What did the first group do? A．Cleaned the park. B．Gave out leaflets. C．Helped the old people. D．Directed traffic. 3．Why did the second group put up signs in the park? A．To ask people to keep quiet. B．To remind people to protect the environment. C．To show the beautiful views. D．To welcome visitors. 4．Which of the following is NOT the writer’s feeling after the activity? A．Proud. B．Happy. C．Bored. D．Tired but joyful. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Volunteering wastes too much time. B．Teamwork helps us finish work better. C．Few students like volunteering now. D．Big actions are the only useful ones. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述上周日和同学们分组开展志愿活动的经历，分别介绍各组的任务，最后分享此次活动的感悟，并立志继续参与志愿活动。         【详解】1．根据文章第一段第三句“Last Sunday, my classmates and I took part in a volunteer activity...”可知，作者参加志愿者活动的时间是上周日。 2．根据文章第二段第三句“The first group went to the old people’s home nearby. They cleaned the rooms for the elderly...”可知，第一组去敬老院帮助了老人。 3．根据文章第三段第五句“We also put up some signs to remind visitors to protect the environment.”可知，第二组竖立标牌是为了提醒游客保护环境。 4．根据文章第三段末尾“we felt proud”可知作者感到自豪；根据第五段“talked happily”可知作者感到快乐；根据第三段“Tired as we were”及第五段内容可知作者虽累但快乐。文中未提及感到无聊 (Bored)。 5．根据文章第五段第二点“Second, teamwork is very important. We couldn‘t finish all the work so well without working together.”可知，团队合作能帮助我们更好地完成工作。选项A、C、D均与文意相反。 （二十四） Recently, Coeur d’Alene High School student Adeline Smith, 17, won the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 amazing young people aged 8-18 who have made a big positive difference to others, their communities and the environment. Fifteen top winners each receive $10,000 to help with their service work or higher education. Adeline started a nonprofit (非营利性组织) called Growing the STEM. It created math and science programs for students in 14 Idaho schools that need help. In the past school year, her team brought in more than 100 teen volunteers to coach over 900 primary and middle school students in 45 after-school programs. Her programs include Mathletes, STEAM Club, Engineering Club. STEM Book Club, Math is Cool and Chess Club. “I’ve realized that even a small effort can create an amazing snowball effect.” Adeline said “And I’ve learned my life’s purpose is to improve things for others.” Each year, her team organizes a large trivia night fundraiser (筹款活动). The money helps pay for her nonprofit’s costs. Most of it is used to pay school teachers who direct the teen coaches. Adeline got her idea in 2016 when she helped a fourth grader with math and realized the power of student-to-student help. The following year, she and her older sister Lilian started a math program and created an after-school math team to help students prepare for a math competition (竞赛). Many years later, Growing the STEM continues to help girls and students from poor families in STEM studies and activities. 1．Why did Adeline win the Gloria Barron Prize? A．She donated lots of money to her community. B．She made great efforts to protect the environment. C．She created a nonprofit to help students learn STEM. D．She helped poor students in getting higher education. 2．Who might be volunteers for Growing the STEM? ①high school students skilled in engineering ②primary school students interested in science ③college teachers with years of experience ④middle school students good at math A．①③ B．①④ C．②③ D．②④ 3．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A．日积月累，功到自然。 B．千里之行，始于足下。 C．星星之火，可以燎原。 D．千里之堤，溃于蚁穴。 4．What is introduced about Growing the STEM in paragraph 6? A．Its early development. B．Its colorful programs. C．Its great influence. D．Its future plan. 5．In which unit of a textbook can the text be found? A．Unit 1 Human and Nature B．Unit 2 Society and Charity C．Unit 3 Art and Literature D．Unit 4 Travel and Transportation 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇人物报道，介绍了17岁高中生Adeline Smith因其创办的非营利组织“Growing the STEM”帮助学生学习数学和科学而荣获Gloria Barron青年英雄奖，并讲述了该组织的起源、发展及影响。 【详解】1．第三段明确指出“Adeline started a nonprofit called Growing the STEM. It created math and science programs for students in 14 Idaho schools that need help.”说明她获奖是因为创办非营利组织帮助学生学习STEM。 2．第三段明确指出“her team brought in more than 100 teen volunteers to coach over 900 primary and middle school students.”说明志愿者是青少年（teen volunteers），辅导对象是小学生和初中生（在美式英语中，“middle school”通常指初中）。①高中生和④初中生属于青少年，符合志愿者身份。 3．第四段中“even a small effort can create an amazing snowball effect”意为“即使是小小的努力也能产生惊人的滚雪球效应”，比喻小行动可以带来大影响，与“星星之火，可以燎原”意思相近。 4．第六段讲述了Adeline在2016年帮助一个四年级学生后获得启发，次年与姐姐创办数学项目并组建课后数学队，这是Growing the STEM的早期发展历程。 5．文章讲述了青少年通过创办非营利组织服务社会、帮助他人的故事，属于社会与慈善主题，因此最可能出现在教材的“社会与慈善”单元。 （二十五） In a disaster, you may not stay calm as you thought before. Many people’s behaviors can even put them in greater danger. One common but dangerous response is to freeze and do nothing. Sometimes, people don’t believe they are really in danger, so they ignore (忽视) what is happening. What’s more, stress makes clear thinking difficult. For example, during a house fire, people might run back into a burning building for their wallets without thinking. You should try to avoid this kind of situation for your safety. So, how can you improve your chances of surviving a disaster? The key is to be prepared in advance. Being prepared helps you act quickly without thinking too much. We can know danger early if we learn the warning signs of different natural disasters. You also need to be prepared, even after the danger passes. In big disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes, it takes time for rescuers (营救人员) to reach everyone in need. In order to survive, make sure to have a disaster plan and a meeting place for your family. Learning how to avoid common mistakes and prepare properly for disasters may just save your life! 1．What is a common but dangerous response people have during a disaster? A．They cry loudly. B．They freeze and do nothing. C．They try to save everyone around them. D．They immediately call for help. 2．Why does the author suggest learning the warning signs of natural disasters? A．To become a scientist. B．To know danger early. C．To read them completely. D．To write a book about disasters. 3．Which of the following natural disasters is not mentioned in the text? A．B． C． D． 4．Which of the following is a suggestion from the text? A．Turn off the gas and electricity. B．Close the doors and windows. C．Prepare some money. D．Have a disaster plan and a meeting place for family. 5．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To tell exciting stories about disasters. B．To explain how different disasters form. C．To teach people how to prepare for disasters. D．To show what disasters are like. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人们在灾难中的危险反应，并给出了提前准备、学习预警信号、制定家庭应急计划等防灾建议。 【详解】1．第二段指出常见危险反应：“One common but dangerous response (反应) is to freeze and do nothing.”，这直接说明人们在灾难中常见且危险的反应是僵住不动。 2．第四段说明学习预警信号原因：“We can know danger early if we learn the warning signs of different natural disasters.”，因此作者建议学习自然灾害的预警信号是为了尽早知晓危险。 3．第三段“during a house fire”和第五段“ In big disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes”提到房屋火灾、地震、飓风，文中未提及洪水。 4．第五段给出建议：“In order to survive, make sure to have a disaster plan and a meeting place for your family.”，说明制定灾难计划和确定家庭集合地点是文本给出的建议。 5．最后一段点明主旨：“Learning how to avoid common mistakes and prepare properly for disasters may just save your life!”，说明本文的主要目的是教人们如何为灾难做准备。 （二十六） When you think of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, what comes to your mind? Eating mooncakes? Admiring the moon? Do you want to know more about what Chinese people do these days during this festival? In the past, families usually stayed at home during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday to enjoy a reunion dinner (团圆饭) and admire the moon. With the development of our country’s economy (经济), people’s living standards have improved. Nowadays, many people prefer to travel during holidays. Last year, Beijing, Chongqing and Xi’an were the top three tourist cities during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. In Chinese tradition, family reunions are highly valued. In the past, people would visit their relatives and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and children would receive red envelopes from their elders in person. Nowadays, sending digital red envelopes to family and friends has become more popular. For added fun, people now enjoy sending or grabbing (抢) red envelopes in WeChat chat groups. There are two main types: “regular red envelopes” where people can set the same amount of money, and “the red envelope lucky draw” where the amount received depends on luck. Food plays a central role in Chinese culture. As the saying goes, “ ▲ “ And Chinese people always have a natural creativity for food. As people continue to come up with new ideas, some unusual mooncake flavors (口味) keep appearing. You can also create your own style of mooncakes to suit your preferences. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By giving numbers. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By giving facts. 2．What is highly valued in Chinese tradition? A．Giving gifts. B．The family reunion. C．Traveling during holidays. D．Eating special foods. 3．What is special about “the red envelope lucky draw”? A．It is only sent to relatives. B．It is not popular in chat groups. C．The amount received depends on luck. D．Everyone gets the same amount of money. 4．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ”? A．One should eat to live, not live to eat. B．Good food ends with good talk. C．Make sure you take care of everything. D．Food is the first necessity of people. 5．What’s the structure (结构) of the text? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中秋节的传统习俗与现代变化，包括节日出行、家庭团聚、红包习俗以及月饼文化等内容。 【详解】1．文章第一段“When you think of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, what comes to your mind? Eating mooncakes? Admiring the moon? Do you want to know more about what Chinese people do these days during this festival?”表明，作者以提问的方式开篇，引出下文内容。 2．文章第三段“In Chinese tradition, family reunions are highly valued.”表明，在中国传统中，家庭团聚被高度重视。 3．文章第四段“‘the red envelope lucky draw’ where the amount received depends on luck.”表明，“红包抽奖”的特别之处在于收到的金额取决于运气。 4．文章第五段“Food plays a central role in Chinese culture.”表明，食物在中国文化中占据核心地位，因此填入的谚语应与食物的重要性相关。“One should eat to live, not live to eat.”（人为生而食，不为食而生）；“Good food ends with good talk.”（美食带来畅谈）；“Make sure you take care of everything.”（确保你照顾好一切）；“Food is the first necessity of people.”（民以食为天）。D选项最契合“食物在中国文化中很重要”的语境。 5．文章结构为：①总起（提出问题，引出中秋节话题）②分述：节日出行的变化③分述：家庭团聚习俗的变化④分述：微信抢红包的新形式⑤分述：月饼与食物文化整体为“总—分”结构，对应选项A的结构。 （二十七） When you first hear about the Dead Sea, it might sound scary, but the truth is quite different. Let’s get closer to the Dead Sea and learn more about it. The Dead Sea is located in Southwest Asia. It is about 50 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide at its widest point. It sits at about 430 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth’s land. What’s interesting is that the Dead Sea isn’t actually a sea. It’s a lake. The salt concentration (盐浓度) in it is more than 30 percent, which is about eight times saltier than typical seawater. This makes it one of the saltiest lakes of water on earth. The Dead Sea stays so salty because of its special natural conditions. Each year, it receives very little rainfall, and only a small amount of freshwater flows into it. And the hot weather around the Dead Sea causes the freshwater to evaporate (蒸发) quickly, which makes the salt concentration even higher. For these reasons, it is also known as the Salt Sea. If you are to swim in the Dead Sea, you won’t see any sea life—no plants or animals. The high salt concentration makes it impossible for them to live there. That’s actually why it’s called the Dead Sea. However, don’t let the name or the lack of sea life scare you. Even if you fall into the Dead Sea and can’t swim, you won’t die. The high concentration of salt in the Dead Sea allows anyone to float well, without the need for life buoys (救生圈). In fact, many people visit the Dead Sea every year on vacation. If you walk along the lakeside, you’ll likely see many people floating in the water, reading books or magazines. 1．Where is the Dead Sea? A．In North America B．In Southwest Asia C．In South Africa D．In East Europe 2．What makes the Dead Sea so salty? A．A lot of seawater runs into it. B．Human activities improve the salt levels. C．Little rainfall and quick evaporation of freshwater. D．The high temperature stops the water from freezing. 3．Why do people call it the Dead Sea? A．Because they cannot swim in it. B．Because it has something dangerous. C．Because it has a low salt concentration. D．Because no plants or animals can live in it. 4．What does the underlined word “float” probably mean? A．逃跑. B．挣脱 C．漂浮. D．陷入. 5．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．If people can’t swim, they’ll still be safe in the Dead Sea. B．The Dead Sea is dangerous for people who can’t swim. C．People feel scared when swimming in the Dead Sea. D．A life buoy is necessary when swimming in the Dead Sea. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了死海的地理位置、形态属性、高盐度的形成原因、名字的由来以及死海独特的漂浮特性和旅游价值。 【详解】1．第二段明确指出：“The Dead Sea is located in Southwest Asia.”，直接说明死海的地理位置在亚洲西南。 2．第四段解释死海高盐的原因：“Each year, it receives very little rainfall, and only a small amount of freshwater flows into it. And the hot weather around the Dead Sea causes the freshwater to evaporate quickly”，可知极少的降雨量和淡水快速蒸发是死海含盐量极高的原因。 3．第五段点明死海名字的由来：“The high salt concentration makes it impossible for them to live there. That’s actually why it’s called the Dead Sea.”，说明高盐环境导致动植物无法生存，所以被叫做死海。 4．最后一段提到即便不会游泳，在死海里也不会溺水，不需要救生圈，结合高盐海水的特性可推测，“float”指人在水面上悬浮、漂着，对应词义为漂浮。 5．最后一段关键内容：“Even if you fall into the Dead Sea and can’t swim, you won’t die. The high concentration of salt in the Dead Sea allows anyone to float well”，可推断出不会游泳的人在死海里也依然安全，其余选项均与原文内容相悖。 （二十八） Jason and his father were going to the grocery store (杂货店) by car to buy some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground. Jason’s father immediately realized that a tornado was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris (碎片) was falling all over the place. Jason couldn’t see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn’t getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air. As he made his way towards the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch (灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before. After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring (咆哮的) sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize (认出) the buildings in front of him because of all the damage. He stood up and with shaky (颤抖的) legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug. “Jason! How are you? I’ve been worried sick about you!” said his father. “I couldn’t find you anywhere!” Jason breathed a sigh of relief (松了一口气) and sat down. He did have a story to tell! 1．What’s the theme of the passage? A．Family. B．Health. C．Nature. D．Art. 2．What can we get from Paragraph 1? A．The story’s ending. B．The story’s background. C．The story’s development. D．The story’s climax (高潮) 3．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ① Jason got out of the car. ② Jason noticed a field to his right. ③ Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug. ④ Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch. A．②①③④ B．③④①② C．①②④③ D．③①②④ 4．What can we know about Jason? A．He is clever and honest. B．He is brave and clever. C．He is brave but foolish. D．He is honest but foolish. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．East or west, home is best. C．Keep calm in time of danger. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了一个关于父子遭遇龙卷风、Jason机智避险并最终和父亲重逢的故事，展现了Jason在危险中的冷静与勇敢。 【详解】1．通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Jason和父亲在遭遇龙卷风（tornado）时的经历及如何避险的故事。文章大量篇幅描述了天气变化、龙卷风的破坏力以及自然现象，因此主题归类为“自然（Nature）”最为恰当。 2．第一段介绍了人物（Jason和父亲）、地点（去杂货店的路上）、背景（天气异常）以及事件的起因（龙卷风来临，下车避险）。这些内容属于故事的背景介绍（background），而非结局、发展或高潮。 3．根据文章情节发展顺序：①第一段提到“Jason and his father got out of the car”（Jason和他的爸爸下了车）；②第二段提到“he noticed a field to his right”（他注意到了自己右边的一片田地。）；④第三段提到风停后“Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around”（Jason慢慢抬起头，紧张地环顾四周。）；③第四段提到“He ran across the room and gave him a big hug”（他跑过房间，给了爸爸一个大大的拥抱。），正确顺序为①②④③。 4．面对危险的龙卷风，Jason虽然紧张害怕（nervous），但能迅速找到灌溉渠（irrigation ditch）躲避，说明他机智（clever）；他独自面对灾难并最终幸存，体现了勇敢（brave）。 5．文章讲述了Jason在突发龙卷风灾害中如何保护自己和最终安全的故事。这类关于灾害生存的文章，通常旨在教育读者在危险时刻要保持冷静并采取正确的避险措施，选项C“在危险时刻保持冷静”最符合文章的教育意义。 （二十九） In ancient China, people passed down plenty of classic stories again and again over time. Here are the stories of two famous characters. One person is Che Yin. He was from a poor family. But he loved studying. He had to work in the daytime. So he could only study in the evening. However, there was a problem. He couldn’t afford a lamp. He didn’t worry about that in summer. In the evening, he caught some fireflies. (Fireflies are small insects that can produce light from their bodies.) He put them in a bag and used it as a lamp. This lamp was not very bright, but Che Yin could do some reading by the light in the evening. The other person is Sun Kang. He was smart, but he was so poor that he couldn’t go to school. So he studied at home. He had to read just at night. Like Che Yin, he couldn’t buy a lamp. On snowy nights, he went out and read in the snow. Why? There was the light of snow outside. Later, people used “Nang Ying Ying Xue” to say that no matter how hard the life is, a strong will helps move forward. When we are having a hard time in life, don’t lose heart. Never let life knock us down. 1．According to Paragraph 2, which picture shows what “fireflies” are? A． B． C． D． 2．What did Che Yin do to study in summer evenings? A．He went to bed early. B．He read books under the snow. C．He asked his friends for help. D．He caught fireflies and put them in a bag. 3．Where did Sun Kang read on snowy nights? A．In the library. B．In the snow outside. C．In the classroom. D．In his warm room. 4．What do Che Yin and Sun Kang have in common? A．They used fireflies as a lamp. B．They came from rich families. C．They read by natural light at night. D．They studied in the daytime. 5．Which of the following can best tell the idea of the story? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It is never too old to learn. C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了古代车胤囊萤和孙康映雪的故事，他们虽家贫无灯，但利用萤火虫光和雪光坚持读书，后成语“囊萤映雪”用来比喻在困难条件下仍坚持学习的精神。 【详解】1．第二段明确说“Fireflies are small insects that can produce light from their bodies.”,说明fireflies是一种昆虫。 2．第二段描述“he caught some fireflies. (Fireflies are small insects that can produce light from their bodies.) He put them in a bag and used it as a lamp.”，说明他抓萤火虫当灯用 。 3．第三段说“he went out and read in the snow.”，所以他在室外的雪里。 4．通读全文可知，车胤用萤火虫光，孙康用雪光，都是利用自然光夜间读书，这是他们的共同点。 5．根据“Later, people used ‘Nang Ying Ying Xue’ to say that no matter how hard the life is, a strong will helps move forward. When we are having a hard time in life, don’t lose heart. Never let life knock us down.”可知，成语“囊萤映雪”寓意只要有坚强的意志，就能克服困难，这和选项中“Where there is a will, there is a way.”（有志者事竟成）相符。 （三十） My Journey of Exploring Natural Wonders Everyone has a journey of exploring, and mine is about natural wonders. I used to be a girl who knew nothing about natural wonders. I thought they were just ordinary mountains, rivers and forests. I never paid attention to their beauty and mystery. I even thought exploring them was a waste of time. When I was 14 years old, my parents took me to visit the Li River in Guilin. At first, I was not interested. But when I saw the clear water, green mountains and strange-shaped rocks, I was shocked. The scenery was so beautiful that I couldn’t help taking photos. My parents told me that the Li River is one of the most famous natural wonders in China. They told me stories about the river and its history. With their help, I slowly changed. I started to learn about natural wonders. I read books, watched documentaries and searched for information online. I learned about the Amazon Rainforest, the Grand Canyon and the Victoria Falls. I realized that natural wonders are amazing gifts from nature. They are not only beautiful, but also important for our planet. Last year, I joined a school activity to explore a small cave near our city. We went into the cave with our teacher. It was dark inside, but we used flashlights to see the beautiful stalactites (钟乳石). We learned about how the cave was formed and how to protect it. This experience taught me that exploring natural wonders is not only interesting, but also meaningful. It helps us understand nature better and learn to protect it. Now I am 15 years old. I am no longer the girl who knew nothing about natural wonders. I am curious about them and love exploring them. I know that my journey of exploring natural wonders is still going on. I will keep learning and exploring, and I will do my best to protect natural wonders for our future. 1．What was the writer like when she was young? A．She was interested in natural wonders. B．She knew nothing about natural wonders. C．She loved exploring natural wonders. D．She was good at describing natural wonders. 2．Why did the writer change her opinion about natural wonders? A．Because she read a lot of books about them. B．Because she watched many documentaries. C．Because she visited the Li River with her parents. D．Because she joined a school activity. 3．What did the writer learn from the school activity? A．How to form a cave. B．How to protect natural wonders. C．How to take photos of natural wonders. D．How to tell stories about natural wonders. 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards natural wonders now? A．Curious and loving. B．Bored and uninterested. C．Afraid and nervous. D．Careless and unconcerned. 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The writer’s trip to the Li River. B．The writer’s school activity of exploring a cave. C．The writer’s journey of exploring natural wonders and her changes. D．The importance of protecting natural wonders. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了作者探索自然奇观的经历，以及从最初对自然奇观毫无了解到如今充满好奇、热爱探索的转变过程。 1．第一段提到“I used to be a girl who knew nothing about natural wonders.”，说明作者小时候对自然奇观一无所知。 2．第二段提到“When I was 14 years old, my parents took me to visit the Li River in Guilin. At first, I was not interested. But when I saw the clear water, green mountains and strange-shaped rocks, I was shocked.”，正是这次桂林漓江之行，让作者对自然奇观的看法发生了改变。 3．第四段提到“We learned about how the cave was formed and how to protect it… It helps us understand nature better and learn to protect it.”，说明作者从这次学校活动中学会了如何保护自然奇观。 4．第五段提到“I am curious about them and love exploring them.”，直接表明了作者现在对自然奇观的态度是好奇且热爱的。 5．全文围绕作者探索自然奇观的历程展开，讲述了她从一无所知到充满好奇的转变，因此主旨是作者探索自然奇观的旅程及其变化。 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 $ 2025-2026学年初中英语八年级下册期末高频考点通关 06 阅读理解 30篇 （新教材人教版） （一） Cooperation has got attention in many schools, possibly because good teamwork spirit is of great importance to successful groups. It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation. In the team environment, members need to communicate with each other, which can prepare students for both schoolwork and future jobs. It can also encourage students to follow team rules. Students are more likely to help each other as well. Teamwork spirit is not born but built. Here are things you can do to improve teamwork spirit: Communicate well with each other When you’re meeting together, let everyone speak and listen to each other carefully. Ask them questions to get them to talk so that everyone can communicate well with each other. Work together on projects Let everyone help make decisions about the project. Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps. Celebrate every win as a win for the whole team. Build trust and respect It’s okay to do something wrong, but bravely say sorry to make the situation better. This helps build trust in your team. Respect others’ work and encourage everyone to do better. Much of the work in today’s world is completed in teams. For students, team sports, singing in a chorus (合唱队) and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation. 1．According to the passage, what’s the best way to teach cooperation? A． B． C． D． 2．Which of the following is helpful to improve team spirit? A．Let everyone speak and listen to each other carelessly. B．Divide the project into steps. C．Make decisions about the project alone. D．Listen to others’ opinions all the time. 3．What does the underlined word “unpaid” mean? A．Interesting. B．Boring. C．Difficult. D．Free. 4．Which of the following is the structure of the passage?(P=Paragraph) A． B． C． D． 5．Whom is this passage mainly written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Workers. （二） COMMUNITY ORGANIC FOOD MARKET After the great success of last year’s Community Organic (有机的) Food Market (COFM) , this year’s COFM will be bigger and better. Food stands (食品摊位) include: ●Aunt Joy’s Organics: Home-grown organic apples and vegetables from Aunt Joy’s own garden. Special offer: 30% off. ●Grace’s Honey: Nature’s sweet treat collected by Grace herself. 100% natural honey! ●Cornfield Bakery: Handmade organic bread. Special offer: Two for the price of one! ●Lucy’s Kitchen: Organic vegetable hamburgers and fruit pizzas. The only stand that serves food to take away. Notes: Bring your own reusable bag and remember to “travel green”.      (No parking lots). Tickets will only be sold on the day.            (All the money goes to our vegetable garden project.) Price: £5 for one ticket.   Free for children under 7. There’s no card machine, so please bring cash (现金) . It’s a good idea to come early. COFM will be open 10:00 A．M.—5:00 P.M. on July 6, in Town Square. Join us! Enjoy a taste of organic lifestyle! 1．Which stand sells takeaway food at COFM? A．Aunt Joy’s Organics. B．Grace’s Honey. C．Cornfield Bakery. D．Lucy’s Kitchen. 2．Which of the following is on the special offer “buy one and get one free”? A．B． C． D． 3．You’d better__________ if you go to COFM. A．Bring a bank card. B．Arrive at any time. C．Avoid driving a car. D．Buy a ticket on July 2. 4．How much should they pay if a 6-year-old boy and his parents go to COFM? A．£5. B．£10. C．£12. D．£15. 5．What is the text? A．A poster. B．A report. C．A diary. D．A letter. （三） Friends play an important part in our lives. Teenager Centre did a survey on “What do you think the most important thing about a friendship is?” 360 teenagers took part in the survey. The following is the result. Dr Allen wrote a report about it. Let’s read it together. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. You must tell true feelings to your friends. Keep their secrets to yourself and never break promises, or you may lose your friends. Generosity means sharing, and sharing makes the friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course. Instead, you share your ideas and feelings. Understanding can be valuable to a friend. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place, so you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships may have some things in common. In fact, good friendships will just not easily last. Many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give the friendship back. That is one of the reasons why some friendships don’t last very long. Therefore, to keep a lasting friendship, you must give as much as you take. 1．How many teenagers think understanding is the most important between friends in the survey? A．100. B．80. C．110. D．120. 2．According to the text, a good friendship usually starts from ________. A．honesty B．understanding C．generosity D．similarity 3．According to the text, a generous friend always ________. A．keeps your secret B．gives you money C．shares ideas with you D．solves your problems 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Friends must be exactly alike. B．All friendships last a long time easily. C．Giving is not important for a friendship. D．You must give as much as you take. 5．What is the main idea of this passage? A．How to make a survey. B．How to make new friends. C．What makes a good friendship. D．How to keep secrets from friends. （四） Are you interested in protecting the environment? Join our Eco-Action Team and help make our school greener! We need students who love teamwork and want to take action. What we do: Plan recycling programs (e.g., divide waste into different groups). Organize tree-planting activities on weekends. Create posters to teach classmates about saving energy. Who we need: Students from Grade 7 to Grade 8 (no experience required). Those who can attend weekly meetings (Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm). Team players who are responsible and willing to work with others. How to join: Fill in an application form (申请表) from the Student Union office. Hand it in by October 15th with a short note (about 50 words) saying why you want to join. A short interview will be held on October 20th. For more information, ask Mr Lee in Room 203 or email eco-team@school.com. Let’s work together to make our school a better place! 1．What is the main purpose of the Eco-Action Team? A．To plan school parties. B．To make the school greener. C．To organize sports activities. D．To help students with their studies. 2．What are the activities in the Eco-Action Team? ① Planting trees.    ② Recycling waste. ③ Making environmental posters.    ④ Holding gardening competitions. A．①②④ B．①③④ C．①②③ D．②③④ 3．Which of the following students is suitable to join the Eco-Action Team? A．Kate, Grade 7, who doesn’t like working with others. B．Lisa, Grade 9, who is free every Wednesday afternoon. C．David, Grade 8, who has no time on Wednesday afternoons. D．Peter, Grade 8, who is responsible and can attend weekly meetings. 4．When can students hand in the application form? A．On October 10th. B．On October 16th. C．On October 20th. D．Every Wednesday. 5．Where is this passage most likely from? A．A story book. B．A news report. C．A club magazine. D．A school notice board. （五） Alice wants to join the Kite Club. She reads the book Kites to know more. Here is the contents (目录) page of the book. 1．Which chapter tells Alice about the kites in 2020? A．Chapter One. B．Chapter Two. C．Chapter Three. 2．The book gives information about making ______ different kites. A．three B．four C．five 3．What is Chapter Three about? A．Flying kites. B．Making kites. C．The history of kites. 4．Which picture may Alice find on Page 20? A． B． C． 5．Alice wants to meet people who love kites. She can read Page ______. A．8 B．15 C．22. （六） We interviewed June Galloway about her new book Get off on the Right Foot: Don’t Let the Wrong Gesture Ruin (破坏) Your Day. Host: In your book, why are gestures so important? June: Well, gestures and other body language have different meanings in different places. What you consider friendly or polite could be thought to be impolite in another culture. Host: Can greeting someone in the wrong way really lead to misunderstanding? June: In some places, yes. A light handshake, which is usual in some countries, seems unfriendly to a North American. Host: What other gestures can cause misunderstanding? June: Take the gesture “Come here” for example. In North America, people gesture with the palm up. But in southern Europe, that gesture means “goodbye”. Host: There must be some gestures used everywhere, right? Like the thumbs-up gesture for “great”? June: Sorry. That’s very rude in Australia and the Middle East. That is why it’s important to know about body language and cultural differences. I’ve described many of these cultural differences in my book, so my readers won’t get off on the wrong foot. 1．Which gesture means “goodbye” in southern Europe? A． B． C． D． 2．What is mentioned in June’s book? ①Some common gestures.                    ②The importance of body language. ③Different meanings of a gesture.                ④The history of the English language. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．What does the underlined sentence “my readers won’t get off on the wrong foot” mean? A．Her readers won’t get polite gestures. B．Her readers won’t know how to walk. C．Her readers won’t understand others. D．Her readers won’t make mistakes in communication. 4．What’s the interview mainly about? A．A popular gesture in the world. B．A new writer in the US. C．Body language in different places. D．Good ways to learn English. （七） Books I Want to Share Here are three books I love. Let me tell you about them! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Charlie is a poor boy. His story is funny and warm. He gets a golden ticket to visit Mr. Wonka’s chocolate factory by chance. In the factory, other kids are greedy, but Charlie is kind. The story shows that kindness is better than greed. Stuart Little by E.B．White It’s a sweet story. Stuart is a small mouse. He lives with a human family and has many adventures, like helping a bird. It tells us that being small doesn’t stop you from doing great things. Percy Jackson&the Olympians by Rick Riordan It’s an adventure story. Percy finds out he is a demigod (half human, half god). His father is Poseidon, the God of the Sea. Percy thinks he is different from others. Then he goes on a trip to find a stolen lightning bolt. These books are easy to read and full of good lessons. Try them! 1．Why does Percy think he is different from others? A．Because he is poor. B．Because he is a demigod. C．Because he is very powerful. D．Because he has a stolen lightning bolt. 2．What do you need to visit Mr. Wonka’s factory? A．A golden ticket. B．A kind heart. C．A chance to meet Roald Dahl. D．A father who is a god. 3．What can we learn from Stuart Little? A．Greed is always bad. B．Adventures are dangerous for small animals. C．Being small can’t stop you from doing great things. D．Living with a human family is hard for mice. 4．What do the three books have in common? A．They are all about poor children. B．They are all about adventures in nature. C．They are easy to read and have good lessons. D．They are all written by the same author. 5．What is the text mainly about? A．Three books the writer loves and their lessons. B．Three different ways to write adventure stories. C．The best children’s books in the world. D．Why we should read more books. （八） Attention, please! Caring for others helps us grow. Happiness comes from doing good and helping people in need. We’ll not only make their lives better but also learn useful life skills. Let’s go into the community and spread love! Warm hearts, warm world. Time: • 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. (Choose one day and tell us when you sign up.) Place: Meet at the school gate on time. Teachers will lead us to Jinxiu Community. Don’t leave the group without asking. Activities: Pick up rubbish and clean community streets to make it cleaner. Help children with working parents do homework (math, English, Chinese…) and share fun learning ways. Do simple housework for lonely old people (do cleaning, fold clothes…) and tell them school stories. We Are Waiting for You Call Ms Li at 3251678 to join before Friday afternoon. We’ll record your information. Wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes for physical work. Bring a small bag for rubbish and a bottle of water. After the activities, you’ll get a volunteer certificate (证书) and a T-shirt with our logo (徽标) as a gift. This will be a precious middle school memory! Come and join us! Warm hearts make a warm world. Let’s use our small hands to make the community better! Organizer: School Student Union 1．Why does the school organize the volunteer activity? A．To let students have fun on weekends. B．To help students learn English better. C．To let students care for others and grow. D．To ask students to make more money 2．Where will the volunteer work take place? A．At the school playground. B．In Jinxiu Community. C．At the old people’s home. D．In the school library. 3．How long will the activity last each day? A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours. 4．How can students join the volunteer activity? A．By talking to the teacher in class. B．By going to the school office. C．By sending an email. D．By calling at 3251678. 5．The School Student Union is preparing for the volunteer activity. What can be the gifts? A． B． C． D． （九） Did you take part in any tree-planting activities on March 12 this year? Or maybe you went to check out the little tree you planted a few years ago? Standing beside it, you might have been amazed at how much it has changed. It’s really great to watch a tree grow year by year. Even the tallest ones of them grow from tiny seeds. Have you ever wondered how it happened? A full-grown tree may drop hundreds or even thousands of seeds a year. Inside each seed is something called embryo (胚). Think of it as a small group of cells (细胞). These cells are ready to form roots, stems (茎), and first leaves. Once the covering around the seed gets wet, the embryo cells, which have been patiently waiting, suddenly come to life. They start to grow and break out. This is called germination. First, the roots develop and push out and down into the soil. This makes sure the new plant can get water from the soil. Then the stem grows up and makes the first leaves. As these leaves produce “food” in the sunlight, the plant gets the energy to grow more new leaves. Let’s imagine you drive a nail (钉子) into a tree at one metre above the ground. What will you see when you come back in ten years? The tree will be much taller, but the nail will still be only one metre above the ground. That’s because trees get taller by growing upwards from the top. At the same time, their trunk gets thicker by growing outwards. It is like the tree has two different ways of growing at the same time. The upward growth is like a race towards the sky, reaching for more sunlight, while the outward growth of the trunk is like adding more and more rings of protection and support. As trees get older, they continue to grow taller and thicker. Guess how tall the world’s tallest living tree is? Over 110 metres! That’s as tall as a 30-floor building! Isn’t it amazing? 1．Which one of the pictures shows the stage of germination? A．B． C． D． 2．What can we infer from the first two paragraphs? A．All the seeds dropped by a tree will grow into big trees. B．The embryo inside the seed is necessary for a tree to grow. C．People only care about the trees they planted themselves. D．Trees can grow tall without going through the seed stage. 3．If a tree trunk gets thicker over time, what will happen to a metal ring put around the bottom of the trunk after 10 years? A．The metal ring will go into the soil. B．The metal ring will be higher off the ground. C．The metal ring will move up and down along the trunk. D．The metal ring will stay at the same height but may embed (嵌入)  in the tree. 4．From the article, we can find the answer to the question “________”. ①How do trees get water from the soil? ②Why does a nail in a tree trunk stay at the same height over time? ③How many seeds does a full-grown tree drop in its lifetime? ④How tall can the tallest trees in the world grow? ⑤How long does a seed take to grow leaves? A．①③④ B．①②③ C．②④⑤ D．①②④ 5．Which of the following best represents the structure of the passage? A．Tell stories→List facts→Give a warning B．Ask questions→Explain steps→Share a fact C．List problems→Study reasons→Offer advice D．Share experiences→Show examples→Introduce features （十） In the days that followed, I slowly became friendly with the emperor and his people. They did their best to make me feel at home and brought me food and drinks. I learnt that the name of their country was Lilliput. The emperor of Lilliput was a noble-looking (气宇轩昂的) man. He wore expensive clothes and had a big hat decorated with feathers. The queen was also very elegant. Hundreds of the little people worked together to make new clothes for me and they gathered six hundred mattresses (床垫) to make me a bed. The people of Lilliput called me “Man Mountain” and they came from all over the country to see me. People had to pay to see me and the money made the emperor very rich. One day the emperor organized a parade for his people. He asked me to stand and his army walked through my legs to make everyone laugh happily. There were thousands of soldiers, and some of them were on horses. Everyone was happy. The emperor and his people always treated me well and helped me in many ways. They organized language lessons for me. So gradually I began to understand and communicate with the Lilliputians and learn more about their lives. But I was still a prisoner in my temple home and every day I asked the emperor the same question: “________” “You must be patient,” he always answered. Then one day the emperor gave me the freedom to walk about Lilliput. This made a big difference to me. I was able to explore the land. I was careful not to hurt the people or damage their houses as I walked. Everyone stayed inside and ran to their windows to look at me. I enjoyed looking into the windows of the emperor’s beautiful palace to see how he lived. —Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels 1．The emperor became very rich because ________. A．people always gave lots of money to him B．he asked Gulliver to make money for him C．people must pay to see “Man Mountain” D．he collected treasures from all over the country 2．The underlined word “elegant” in Paragraph 1 most probably means “________” in Chinese. A．丑陋的 B．优雅的 C．肥胖的 D．严厉的 3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．A happy parade. B．A strong army. C．Brave soldiers. D．Interesting lessons. 4．Which of the following can be put in “________”. A．Shall I give you some advice? B．Can I please have my freedom? C．Do you have a spare room for me? D．What can I do for you, Your Majesty? 5．What will the writer most probably write about next? A．Gulliver’s life before he came to Lilliput. B．More things Gulliver did after getting freedom. C．How the emperor made money from visitors. D．The story of the queen and her beautiful clothes. （十一） On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria. It was a very terrible earthquake. Over 50,000 people died and many more were hurt. The earthquake happened at 4:17 a.m. Most people were sleeping then. Buildings fell down quickly, and some people were trapped under the broken houses. The weather was cold—at night, it was below zero. Many survivors had no place to live. Rescue teams from over 70 countries came to help. They used dogs and machines to find people alive. Many volunteers also joined in. They brought food, water and warm clothes to those in need. But the rescue work was not easy. There were aftershocks, roads were broken, and there was not enough food or water. One big problem was reaching small villages far away. Some villages had no connection to the outside world. Rescuers had to walk or take helicopters to get there. Even so, many miracles happened—people were saved after being trapped for days. After the earthquake, countries around the world gave over $10 billion to help. Governments and groups are now building new homes, schools and hospitals. Experts say that better buildings and early warnings can help reduce deaths in future earthquakes. 1．When did the earthquake in Turkey happen? A．On February 6, 2024. B．On February 6, 2023. C．At 4:17 p.m. D．In southern China. 2．Why was the rescue work difficult? A．Because the weather was hot. B．Because there were no volunteers. C．Because of aftershocks and broken roads. D．Because people didn’t want help. 3．How many countries sent rescue teams to Turkey? A．Over 50. B．Over 60. C．Over 70. D．Over 80. 4．Who came to help after the earthquake? A．Rain and wind. B．Rescue teams and volunteers. C．Planes and trains. D．Farmers and workers. 5． What do experts suggest to reduce future earthquake deaths? A．Build better buildings and provide early warning systems. B．Send more rescue teams. C．Give more money to the affected areas. D．Move people to safer countries. （十二） Every year, from June to October, it rains a lot in Southeast Asia. This is the rainy season. In 2024, the floods were worse than before. Over 10 million people in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia were affected. Why did the floods happen? There was too much rain, and the sea level rose a little. The rain came harder and faster than usual. The sea level has gone up about 20 centimeters in 100 years. This makes coastal areas more likely to flood. The floods destroyed many homes, farms and schools. Farmers lost their crops and animals, so they had no food or money. In some places, water stayed for weeks. This made people sick with diseases like dengue fever. Governments tried to help. They built dams and walls to stop water. They also told people when floods were coming. But these were not enough. Experts say that we need to cut down on greenhouse gases to stop floods from getting worse. Local people also learned to adapt. Some farmers grew crops that can live in water. Others moved their homes to higher places. Many families kept emergency bags with food, water and medicine. 1．When is the rainy season in Southeast Asia? A．January to March. B．April to May. C．June to October. D．November to December. 2．What caused the floods? A．Too much rain and rising sea levels. B．Earthquakes and volcanoes. C．Droughts and hot weather. D．Snow and cold winds. 3．What did some farmers grow to live in water? A．Rice. B．Crops that can live in water. C．Trees. D．Flowers. 4． What can stop floods from getting worse according to the passage? A．More dams. B．Cut down on greenhouse gases. C．More houses. D．More boats. 5．What did many families keep for floods? A．Emergency bags. B．Farm animals. C．New houses. D．Warm clothes. （十三） Geoff loves hiking and climbing. Last year, he went to Oregon to climb Mount Hood with his best friend Adam. They were excited to reach an altitude (海拔) of 9,400 feet. The scenery was beautiful, but it was snowy and cold. Suddenly, Geoff fell into a deep hidden hole. Adam called Geoff’s name, but there was no answer. He couldn’t see his friend at all. Adam was worried and quickly skied down the mountain to get help. Luckily, he soon met three men below who had mobile phones. They called the Portland Mountain Rescue (救援) Team. Then the three men went back up the mountain with Adam. They looked into the hole and called Geoff’s name. And this time, they heard Geoff’s weak reply. He was alive! One of the men, named Mike, went down 65 feet on a rope. He found Geoff at the bottom, unable to move his legs and with a hurt eye among many other injuries. Geoff was in great pain, but he was happy to see Mike. Mike placed a sleeping bag around him to keep him warm. Two hours later, the professional rescue team arrived. They went into the hole to bring Geoff up in a special rescue basket, which was a very difficult and slow procedure. Finally, after 20 long hours since his fall, Geoff was safe in a hospital. He stayed there for three weeks to recover. Geoff told Adam, “I want to come back to Oregon next May. I still want to climb Mount Hood.” Adam smiled and replied, “OK. I want to go with you, and the rescue team does, too!” 1．What did Mike do to help Geoff before the rescue team arrived? A．He skied down the mountain to get help. B．He tried to pull Geoff out with the rope. C．He kept Geoff warm with a sleeping bag. D．He took Adam to the hospital. 2．What’s the correct order of the events about Geoff according to the passage? a. He had many injuries.                      b. He was brought up by the rescue team. c. He still wanted to climb Mount Hood.         d. He went to climb Mount Hood with Adam. A．a-b-c-d B．d-c-b-a C．a-d-b-c D．d-a-b-c 3．What might the underlined word “procedure” mean? A．Process. B．Prevention. C．Preparation. D．Practice. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Geoff fell into the hole when he reached the top of Mount Hood. B．Mike was a member of the Portland Mountain Rescue Team. C．It took the rescuers about two hours to pull Geoff up from the hole. D．Geoff remained positive about climbing Mount Hood even after the accident. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．The Danger of Winter Climbing B．A Difficult but Successful Mountain Rescue C．How to Climb Mountains Safely D．The True Friendship Lasts Forever （十四） In today’s busy family life, many parents have trouble talking with their growing children. Once chatty kids may now answer “fine” or “okay” when asked about their day—for example, they might hide in their rooms after school and refuse to share more about school life. This creates a quiet distance between parents and kids. There are two main reasons for this distance. First, as kids enter adolescence (青春期), they want to be independent and often prefer sharing their thoughts with friends over parents. Second, some parents use commanding words like “Do as I say” or only care about grades, never asking if their kids are happy. This makes kids feel unheard. Experts suggest easy ways to fix this. Try 15 minutes of “device-free time” daily—like walking together while chatting about school life or reading a short book. Instead of saying “You never listen!”, say “I worry when we can’t talk calmly.” Also, have regular family chats about small things, such as weekend plans or favorite dinners, to make kids feel valued. Good parent-child connections need effort from both sides. With patience, these small steps can turn silence into warm conversations, making family life nicer. 1．Why do parents find it difficult to talk with their growing children? A．Because children don’t like their parents anymore. B．Because children don’t want to share their lives. C．Because parents and children live far away from each other. D．Because parents are too busy to care about their children’s school life. 2．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．Why kids like talking to friends. B．How parents can get good grades. C．What independent kids usually do. D．Why there’s distance between parents and kids. 3．What does the underlined phrase “fix this” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Buy new electronic devices. B．Help kids finish homework. C．Make more friends for kids. D．End the distance between parents and kids. 4．Which is a suggested way to improve communication? A．Having daily device-free time. B．Using commanding language. C．Only asking about grades. D．Planning weekends alone. 5．How is the passage organized? A．Story → Rule → Fact. B．Example → Advice → Result. C．Problem → Reasons → Solutions. D．Questions → Answers → Warning. （十五） “AI grandsons” become more popular with grandparents. This trend (趋势) started during this Spring Festival. When family members came home, they found their grandparents watching videos of these babies with smiles on their faces. One video shows a one-year-old successfully lifting a pig with his hands and running to his grandparents’ house. One video shows a baby picking tomatoes alone in a field and then preparing soup for the whole family. And in another video, a baby, only a few months old, skillfully uses chopsticks to eat a big bowl of noodles. Even though these characters are made by AI technology, the old people think of them as real babies. When seeing an AI baby playing with chickens in the yard, these grandparents feel a personal connection. They keep saying things like, “Be careful, darling! Your eyes may get hurt by the chickens.” Although younger family members can quickly discover mistakes in the videos, the grandparents are still very interested in them. When young family members try to point out why the babies are not real, many old people may be unhappy. “Unreal? But look how cute they are ! I think you’re the unreal one!” they might say angrily to their own grandchildren instead. The fact only makes the old upset. Some people have expressed understanding towards the old people. An online viewer said, “These grandparents want someone to be with them. These AI videos can provide them with a bit of comfort.” However, just imagine a future where these AI grandsons do live streams (网络直播) to sell things. If the old people who already think these kids are real keep watching, they might buy the products. And they may be cheated (被欺骗). 1．What can we know about the “AI babies”? A．They teach grandparents to use phones. B．They can bring great joy to grandparents. C．They can celebrate festivals with the family. D．They remind grandparents of their grandsons. 2．What do the videos mainly show about the babies? A．Their good habits. B．Their cute behavior. C．Their learning skills. D．Their unusual abilities. 3．How do the old people feel when seeing the babies playing with chickens? A．Funny. B．Excited. C．Angry. D．Worried. 4．How do many grandparents deal with young people’s suggestion? A．They refuse to accept the truth. B．They agree with the young men. C．They accept the advice happily. D．They stop watching these videos. 5．What is the writer’s opinion on the AI grandsons? A．They should be stopped. B．They are not harmful at all. C．They might bring some risks. D．They are necessary for old people （十六） Without movement, he was on his back. He could hear the sound of the sick wolf’s breath. It came closer, and he did not move. It was beside his ear. The dry tongue (舌头) moved across his face. His hands reached out. The quiet waiting of the wolf was terrible. The man’s waiting was terrible, too. For half a day he did not move, fighting against sleep. He waited for the thing that was to eat him. Sometimes the sea of sleep rose over him and he dreamed long dreams. But always, he waited for the noisy breath and the feel of the tongue. This time he did not hear the breath. He could feel the tongue lick (舔) his hand. He waited. Two hours later, the wolf snapped (咬) at his left hand, and he grabbed (抓) the wolf’s throat. Slowly, while the wolf struggled (挣扎) weakly, he moved the other hand to the wolf’s body. Five minutes later, the whole weight of the man’s body was on the top of the wolf. The hands didn’t have enough strength to hold the wolf’s throat until it died. But the face of the man was pressed close to the throat of the wolf and the mouth of the man was full of hair. At the end of half an hour, the man felt some warm drops of blood in his throat. It was not pleasant. It was like hot, melted (融化的) metal into his stomach. Later, the man rolled on his back and slept. At last, he lived. 1．What was the man fighting with? A．A big dog. B．The terrible weather. C．His dream. D．A wolf. 2．Why was the man so tired but never asleep? A．He liked the feeling. B．He was afraid to lose money. C．There were wolves in the neighborhood. D．A wolf was near him, watching him. 3．How was the man in the end? A．The man tried his best but failed to do it. B．The man won and lived. C．The man lost his life. D．The man was killed by the wolf. 4．What is the purpose of this article? A．It wants to show people’s potential (潜力). B．It wants to show the nature of animals. C．It wants to show human’s great dream. D．It wants to show the wolf’s calmness. 5．What is the best title of this article? A．The Lying Man and the Sheep B．The Wolf’s Tongue C．The Waiting Breath D．The Wolf’s Victory （十七） For Chen Sheng, a young man in Meitan, Guizhou Province, caring for the old people is more than a job. It’s a calling in his heart. Chen Sheng grew up with his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more old people. After finishing school with a degree (学位) in healthcare, Chen Sheng completed eight months of training in a local hospital and started to work in a nursing home. In his early working days, what he met was more difficult than he thought. He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care, especially for the old people who had to stay in bed all the time. Often, his day didn’t end until 11 p.m. He wanted to give up at first, but after a period, the warmth and trust he got from the old changed his mind. Using his healthcare knowledge, Chen Sheng takes care of old people in a right way, including body check, health guidance, advice on food and so on. “I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, just like at home,” said Grandpa Li. Moreover, Chen Sheng gives emotional support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is sad. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she thinks valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his great love. As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in nursing homes. They are making every effort to take good care of old people and make them live a happy life. 1．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1? A．Nursing is hard and tiring work. B．The old people call Chen Sheng for nursing. C．Chen Sheng shows his deep love for nursing. D．Chen Sheng dreams about a better job than nursing. 2．According to the passage, what did Chen Sheng do for the old people in his early working days? a. He made breakfast. b. He helped with morning tasks. c. He provided full bedside care. d. He cleaned the rooms daily. A．ab B．bc C．cd D．ad 3．Which of the following can best describe Chen Sheng according to the passage? A．Clever and rich. B．Serious and brave. C．Warm-hearted and patient. D．Helpful and humorous. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Normally, Chen Sheng had to work till midnight in his working days. B．Young people enter the nursing industry because it’s a well-paid job. C．Grandpa Li was able to walk by himself before coming to the nursing home. D．Chen Sheng’s growing experience encouraged him to work in the nursing home. 5．What’s the writer’s attitude towards Chen’s behavior? A．Positive. B．Curious. C．Doubtful. D．Uncertain. （十八） Different festivals have different traditional foods. Food is an important part of festival culture. Let’s know about traditional food on some famous western festivals. Thanksgiving Day is a big festival in America. It falls on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On this day, families get together to have a big dinner. Roast turkey is the most necessary food for Thanksgiving dinner. People also eat pumpkin pies, sweet potatoes and corn. The first Thanksgiving came out in 1621. The early settlers shared food with local Indians to give thanks for the good harvest. From then on, having turkey on Thanksgiving became a tradition. Christmas is the biggest festival in many western countries. It is on December 25th. During Christmas, people prepare lots of delicious food. Christmas cake and Christmas cookies are popular desserts. In Britain, people love eating Christmas pudding. It is a sweet pudding with dried fruit. In Germany, people often make Christmas bread. Families will put different food on the dinner table and enjoy the big meal together on Christmas Eve. Easter is another important western festival. It doesn’t have a fixed date. It is on the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring. Easter eggs are the symbol of Easter. People color eggs into different colors and give them to family and friends. Besides eggs, hot cross buns are traditional Easter food. These small buns have a cross on the top, which stands for good wishes. Children love eating them very much. Halloween is on October 31st. It is a fun festival for kids. On that night, children wear different masks and go door to door to ask for candies. Candies are the most popular food on Halloween. People also make pumpkin lanterns and cook pumpkin soup. Some families make special scary-shaped cookies to match the festival atmosphere. Festive food carries people’s best wishes. Understanding festival food can help us know more about western culture. 1．What is the main food on Thanksgiving Day? A．Pumpkin soup. B．Roast turkey. C．Easter eggs. D．Christmas cake. 2．Where do people eat Christmas pudding? A．In America. B．In Britain. C．In Germany. D．In Canada. 3．What is the symbol of Easter? A．Pumpkin lanterns. B．Candies. C．Easter eggs. D．Cross buns. 4．Which festival is on October 31st? A．Halloween. B．Easter. C．Christmas. D．Thanksgiving. 5．What can we know from the passage? A．Easter has a fixed date every year. B．Kids ask for cakes on Halloween night. C．Thanksgiving is to thank for good harvest. D．Western people only eat sweet food on festivals. （十九） In Liaoning Province, a couple spent nearly half a century turning two poor mountains into a home for birds. Tian Wangui, 70, and his wife Lu Min, are villagers in Qiantian Village. They wanted to plant fruit trees to make a living. In 1982, the couple started planting fruit trees on two poor mountains. At first, the couple planted some fruit trees on part of the land. In order to water the trees, they had to carry water up to the top of the mountains by themselves. But there was little land that could be used for planting fruit trees. Looking at the “lonely” fruit trees, the couple came up with a new idea—plant more trees. When spring came, they bought some tree saplings (树苗) and planted them on the mountains. In the beginning, many seeds failed to grow on the mountains because they didn’t adapt to (适应) the soil. But the couple didn’t give up. After many tries, they found several kinds of trees were strong enough to live on the poor mountains. Now, the two mountains are covered by over 50,000 trees. More than 2,000 birds arise in the mountains every year. They come from other places and live there peacefully. The job of the couple has also changed, from planting trees to patrolling (巡逻) the mountains. “We love the mountains and trees. We regard them as our own children,” said Lu. “Even though we grow old, our children will continue to protect the mountains.” 1．What did the couple plan to do on the two mountains at first? A．To plant flowers. B．To plant fruit trees. C．To plant trees and grass. D．To make a home for birds. 2．We can learn from Paragraph 3 that ________. A．the couple met some difficulties B．several kinds of trees were expensive C．the soil was right for planting all the trees D．the couple couldn’t adapt to the life on the mountains 3．What does the underlined word “arise” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Work. B．Die. C．Appear. D．Walk. 4．The passage is written in order of ________. A．space B．time C．persons D．opinions 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Life of Many Birds B．The Dream of Poor Villagers C．The New Idea of Planting Trees D．The Changes of Two Poor Mountains （二十） Do you know how to deal with your feelings when you are upset? Everyone may feel sad, worried or angry sometimes. These feelings are normal, but if you keep bad feelings inside for too long, they will be bad for your health and study. Here are some useful ways to cheer yourself up when you are in a bad mood. First, talk to someone you trust. Many teenagers choose to keep their problems to themselves. They are afraid that others will laugh at them or think they are strange. In fact, talking is the best way to release stress. You can talk to your parents, teachers or close friends. When you share your trouble with them, they may give you some useful advice. Just speaking out your feelings will also make you feel relaxed. Second, do some sports or outdoor activities. Doing exercise can make your body produce special things that make you happy. You can go running, play basketball or swim in your free time. If you don’t like sports, you can take a walk in the park, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful flowers. Being close to nature can calm your mind and drive away bad moods. Third, do something you enjoy. Everyone has hobbies. You can read interesting storybooks, listen to soft music or draw pictures. Hobbies can take your attention away from your troubles. When you put your heart into your favorite things, you will forget unhappiness little by little. You can also watch funny cartoons or comedies. Laughter is the best medicine for a bad mood. Fourth, learn to think in a different way. Sometimes bad feelings come from our wrong ideas. If you fail an exam, don’t always think you are stupid. Instead, find out the reasons and try to do better next time. Learn to accept small mistakes and encourage yourself all the time. Life is full of ups and downs. Bad feelings are just small parts of life. Use these ways properly, and you will become a happy and confident person. 1．Why shouldn’t we keep bad feelings for a long time? A．It will make us lonely. B．It is bad for health and study. C．It will make others angry. D．It will affect our friendship. 2．What does the underlined word “release” mean in Chinese? A．释放 B．积累 C．制造 D．感受 3．Which activity can NOT help you cheer up according to the passage? A．Playing ball games. B．Taking a walk. C．Fighting with others. D．Listening to music. 4．What can we do when we fail an exam? A．Give up studying. B．Blame our teachers. C．Find out reasons and improve. D．Keep sad all day. 5．How many ways are mentioned to deal with bad moods? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. （二十一） China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also talk with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always prepare more food than the guests can eat. At the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that some Chinese hosts like to pick up food for visitors, which won’t happen at Western tables. The Chinese families go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago: To meet friends from afar, how happy we are! 1．What does the underlined word “hospitable” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Welcoming. B．Hard-working. C．Creative. D．Nervous. 2．What will the host probably do for you when you visit a Chinese family? ①Make tea.  ②Prepare a meal.  ③Serve some snacks.  ④Have a party. A．①②④ B．①②③ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．Why does a Western visitor feel surprised when the host picks up food for him? A．Because it makes him happy. B．Because he thinks it’s not necessary. C．Because he doesn’t like the food. D．Because it won’t happen in Western countries. 4．Why do Chinese families do so much for their guests? A．To show their wealth. B．To make the guests feel at home. C．To make the guests feel uncomfortable. D．To show they know much about the guests. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Chinese Food Culture B．How to Serve Foreign Guests C．Warm Welcome in China D．Confucius and His Students （二十二） What do you think life will be like in 2100? Many scientists and writers have different ideas. I have also imagined the future life many times. I believe life in 2100 will be very different from today, and it will be much easier and more comfortable. First of all, robots will play an important role in people’s daily life. Every family will have several robots. They will help people do all kinds of housework, such as cleaning rooms, washing clothes and cooking meals. Parents won’t need to spend lots of time on housework, so they can have more time to stay with their children. Robots will also work in factories. They can do dangerous and difficult work instead of humans. People will only need to control robots with simple computers. Secondly, transportation will change greatly. There will be no crowded buses or slow cars on the road. Flying cars will be everywhere. They can fly in the sky and run on the ground. People can travel to faraway places in a very short time. What’s more, taking a trip to other planets like Mars will become common. Ordinary people will have chances to visit space and enjoy the beautiful views of the universe. Thirdly, schools will also be totally different. Students won’t need to go to school every day. They will study at home on special computers. All lessons and teachers will appear on the screen. Students can choose their favorite teachers and subjects freely. They can also learn knowledge from famous teachers around the world. However, students will still need to take part in outdoor activities and group tasks to make sure they can get along well with others. Although future life sounds wonderful, we should also know that it needs our hard work. We must study hard now to make our beautiful dreams come true. I’m looking forward to the amazing future life. 1．What does the writer think of life in 2100? A．Hard but interesting. B．Easy and comfortable. C．Boring and busy. D．Difficult but colorful. 2．What will robots NOT help people do? A．Do housework. B．Work in factories. C．Control computers. D．Cook meals. 3．What kind of transportation will be popular in 2100? A．Flying cars. B．Crowded buses. C．Slow trains. D．Old bikes. 4．Where will students study in the future according to the passage? A．In traditional classrooms. B．In outdoor parks. C．At home on computers. D．On other planets. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．My School Life B．Life in 2100 C．Useful Robots D．Future Transportation （二十三） Volunteering is becoming more and more popular among middle school students. It is a great activity that can bring warmth to others and also help us grow. Last Sunday, my classmates and I took part in a volunteer activity, and it left me a deep impression. Early in the morning, we met at the school gate. Our teacher divided us into three groups. The first group went to the old people’s home nearby. They cleaned the rooms for the elderly, washed their clothes and chatted with them. Some students sang old songs and told funny stories to make the old people laugh. The old people were very happy and said they felt less lonely. My group was the second one. We went to the city park. The park was beautiful but there was lots of rubbish everywhere. We picked up plastic bags, empty bottles and old paper. We also put up some signs to remind visitors to protect the environment. At first, some visitors looked at us strangely, but soon several little kids joined us. Working together, the park became clean and tidy soon. Tired as we were, we felt proud. The third group went to the street to give out useful leaflets. The leaflets told people about traffic safety and fire prevention. They greeted passers-by politely and explained the knowledge on the leaflets patiently. Many people thanked them warmly. The activity lasted about four hours. On the way back to school, all of us talked happily. We didn’t feel tired at all. I learned a lot from this experience. First, helping others is helping ourselves. When we bring happiness to others, we can get great joy in return. Second, teamwork is very important. We couldn’t finish all the work so well without working together. Third, small actions can make a big difference. Even simple things like picking up rubbish can make our city better. I decide to take part in more volunteer activities in the future. I hope more students will join us and spread kindness around us. 1．When did the writer take part in the volunteer activity? A．Last Saturday. B．Last Sunday. C．This Saturday. D．This Sunday. 2．What did the first group do? A．Cleaned the park. B．Gave out leaflets. C．Helped the old people. D．Directed traffic. 3．Why did the second group put up signs in the park? A．To ask people to keep quiet. B．To remind people to protect the environment. C．To show the beautiful views. D．To welcome visitors. 4．Which of the following is NOT the writer’s feeling after the activity? A．Proud. B．Happy. C．Bored. D．Tired but joyful. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Volunteering wastes too much time. B．Teamwork helps us finish work better. C．Few students like volunteering now. D．Big actions are the only useful ones. （二十四） Recently, Coeur d’Alene High School student Adeline Smith, 17, won the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 amazing young people aged 8-18 who have made a big positive difference to others, their communities and the environment. Fifteen top winners each receive $10,000 to help with their service work or higher education. Adeline started a nonprofit (非营利性组织) called Growing the STEM. It created math and science programs for students in 14 Idaho schools that need help. In the past school year, her team brought in more than 100 teen volunteers to coach over 900 primary and middle school students in 45 after-school programs. Her programs include Mathletes, STEAM Club, Engineering Club. STEM Book Club, Math is Cool and Chess Club. “I’ve realized that even a small effort can create an amazing snowball effect.” Adeline said “And I’ve learned my life’s purpose is to improve things for others.” Each year, her team organizes a large trivia night fundraiser (筹款活动). The money helps pay for her nonprofit’s costs. Most of it is used to pay school teachers who direct the teen coaches. Adeline got her idea in 2016 when she helped a fourth grader with math and realized the power of student-to-student help. The following year, she and her older sister Lilian started a math program and created an after-school math team to help students prepare for a math competition (竞赛). Many years later, Growing the STEM continues to help girls and students from poor families in STEM studies and activities. 1．Why did Adeline win the Gloria Barron Prize? A．She donated lots of money to her community. B．She made great efforts to protect the environment. C．She created a nonprofit to help students learn STEM. D．She helped poor students in getting higher education. 2．Who might be volunteers for Growing the STEM? ①high school students skilled in engineering ②primary school students interested in science ③college teachers with years of experience ④middle school students good at math A．①③ B．①④ C．②③ D．②④ 3．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A．日积月累，功到自然。 B．千里之行，始于足下。 C．星星之火，可以燎原。 D．千里之堤，溃于蚁穴。 4．What is introduced about Growing the STEM in paragraph 6? A．Its early development. B．Its colorful programs. C．Its great influence. D．Its future plan. 5．In which unit of a textbook can the text be found? A．Unit 1 Human and Nature B．Unit 2 Society and Charity C．Unit 3 Art and Literature D．Unit 4 Travel and Transportation （二十五） In a disaster, you may not stay calm as you thought before. Many people’s behaviors can even put them in greater danger. One common but dangerous response is to freeze and do nothing. Sometimes, people don’t believe they are really in danger, so they ignore (忽视) what is happening. What’s more, stress makes clear thinking difficult. For example, during a house fire, people might run back into a burning building for their wallets without thinking. You should try to avoid this kind of situation for your safety. So, how can you improve your chances of surviving a disaster? The key is to be prepared in advance. Being prepared helps you act quickly without thinking too much. We can know danger early if we learn the warning signs of different natural disasters. You also need to be prepared, even after the danger passes. In big disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes, it takes time for rescuers (营救人员) to reach everyone in need. In order to survive, make sure to have a disaster plan and a meeting place for your family. Learning how to avoid common mistakes and prepare properly for disasters may just save your life! 1．What is a common but dangerous response people have during a disaster? A．They cry loudly. B．They freeze and do nothing. C．They try to save everyone around them. D．They immediately call for help. 2．Why does the author suggest learning the warning signs of natural disasters? A．To become a scientist. B．To know danger early. C．To read them completely. D．To write a book about disasters. 3．Which of the following natural disasters is not mentioned in the text? A．B． C． D． 4．Which of the following is a suggestion from the text? A．Turn off the gas and electricity. B．Close the doors and windows. C．Prepare some money. D．Have a disaster plan and a meeting place for family. 5．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To tell exciting stories about disasters. B．To explain how different disasters form. C．To teach people how to prepare for disasters. D．To show what disasters are like. （二十六） When you think of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, what comes to your mind? Eating mooncakes? Admiring the moon? Do you want to know more about what Chinese people do these days during this festival? In the past, families usually stayed at home during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday to enjoy a reunion dinner (团圆饭) and admire the moon. With the development of our country’s economy (经济), people’s living standards have improved. Nowadays, many people prefer to travel during holidays. Last year, Beijing, Chongqing and Xi’an were the top three tourist cities during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. In Chinese tradition, family reunions are highly valued. In the past, people would visit their relatives and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and children would receive red envelopes from their elders in person. Nowadays, sending digital red envelopes to family and friends has become more popular. For added fun, people now enjoy sending or grabbing (抢) red envelopes in WeChat chat groups. There are two main types: “regular red envelopes” where people can set the same amount of money, and “the red envelope lucky draw” where the amount received depends on luck. Food plays a central role in Chinese culture. As the saying goes, “ ▲ “ And Chinese people always have a natural creativity for food. As people continue to come up with new ideas, some unusual mooncake flavors (口味) keep appearing. You can also create your own style of mooncakes to suit your preferences. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By giving numbers. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By giving facts. 2．What is highly valued in Chinese tradition? A．Giving gifts. B．The family reunion. C．Traveling during holidays. D．Eating special foods. 3．What is special about “the red envelope lucky draw”? A．It is only sent to relatives. B．It is not popular in chat groups. C．The amount received depends on luck. D．Everyone gets the same amount of money. 4．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ”? A．One should eat to live, not live to eat. B．Good food ends with good talk. C．Make sure you take care of everything. D．Food is the first necessity of people. 5．What’s the structure (结构) of the text? A． B． C． D． （二十七） When you first hear about the Dead Sea, it might sound scary, but the truth is quite different. Let’s get closer to the Dead Sea and learn more about it. The Dead Sea is located in Southwest Asia. It is about 50 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide at its widest point. It sits at about 430 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth’s land. What’s interesting is that the Dead Sea isn’t actually a sea. It’s a lake. The salt concentration (盐浓度) in it is more than 30 percent, which is about eight times saltier than typical seawater. This makes it one of the saltiest lakes of water on earth. The Dead Sea stays so salty because of its special natural conditions. Each year, it receives very little rainfall, and only a small amount of freshwater flows into it. And the hot weather around the Dead Sea causes the freshwater to evaporate (蒸发) quickly, which makes the salt concentration even higher. For these reasons, it is also known as the Salt Sea. If you are to swim in the Dead Sea, you won’t see any sea life—no plants or animals. The high salt concentration makes it impossible for them to live there. That’s actually why it’s called the Dead Sea. However, don’t let the name or the lack of sea life scare you. Even if you fall into the Dead Sea and can’t swim, you won’t die. The high concentration of salt in the Dead Sea allows anyone to float well, without the need for life buoys (救生圈). In fact, many people visit the Dead Sea every year on vacation. If you walk along the lakeside, you’ll likely see many people floating in the water, reading books or magazines. 1．Where is the Dead Sea? A．In North America B．In Southwest Asia C．In South Africa D．In East Europe 2．What makes the Dead Sea so salty? A．A lot of seawater runs into it. B．Human activities improve the salt levels. C．Little rainfall and quick evaporation of freshwater. D．The high temperature stops the water from freezing. 3．Why do people call it the Dead Sea? A．Because they cannot swim in it. B．Because it has something dangerous. C．Because it has a low salt concentration. D．Because no plants or animals can live in it. 4．What does the underlined word “float” probably mean? A．逃跑. B．挣脱 C．漂浮. D．陷入. 5．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．If people can’t swim, they’ll still be safe in the Dead Sea. B．The Dead Sea is dangerous for people who can’t swim. C．People feel scared when swimming in the Dead Sea. D．A life buoy is necessary when swimming in the Dead Sea. （二十八） Jason and his father were going to the grocery store (杂货店) by car to buy some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground. Jason’s father immediately realized that a tornado was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris (碎片) was falling all over the place. Jason couldn’t see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn’t getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air. As he made his way towards the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch (灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before. After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring (咆哮的) sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize (认出) the buildings in front of him because of all the damage. He stood up and with shaky (颤抖的) legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug. “Jason! How are you? I’ve been worried sick about you!” said his father. “I couldn’t find you anywhere!” Jason breathed a sigh of relief (松了一口气) and sat down. He did have a story to tell! 1．What’s the theme of the passage? A．Family. B．Health. C．Nature. D．Art. 2．What can we get from Paragraph 1? A．The story’s ending. B．The story’s background. C．The story’s development. D．The story’s climax (高潮) 3．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ① Jason got out of the car. ② Jason noticed a field to his right. ③ Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug. ④ Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch. A．②①③④ B．③④①② C．①②④③ D．③①②④ 4．What can we know about Jason? A．He is clever and honest. B．He is brave and clever. C．He is brave but foolish. D．He is honest but foolish. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．East or west, home is best. C．Keep calm in time of danger. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. （二十九） In ancient China, people passed down plenty of classic stories again and again over time. Here are the stories of two famous characters. One person is Che Yin. He was from a poor family. But he loved studying. He had to work in the daytime. So he could only study in the evening. However, there was a problem. He couldn’t afford a lamp. He didn’t worry about that in summer. In the evening, he caught some fireflies. (Fireflies are small insects that can produce light from their bodies.) He put them in a bag and used it as a lamp. This lamp was not very bright, but Che Yin could do some reading by the light in the evening. The other person is Sun Kang. He was smart, but he was so poor that he couldn’t go to school. So he studied at home. He had to read just at night. Like Che Yin, he couldn’t buy a lamp. On snowy nights, he went out and read in the snow. Why? There was the light of snow outside. Later, people used “Nang Ying Ying Xue” to say that no matter how hard the life is, a strong will helps move forward. When we are having a hard time in life, don’t lose heart. Never let life knock us down. 1．According to Paragraph 2, which picture shows what “fireflies” are? A． B． C． D． 2．What did Che Yin do to study in summer evenings? A．He went to bed early. B．He read books under the snow. C．He asked his friends for help. D．He caught fireflies and put them in a bag. 3．Where did Sun Kang read on snowy nights? A．In the library. B．In the snow outside. C．In the classroom. D．In his warm room. 4．What do Che Yin and Sun Kang have in common? A．They used fireflies as a lamp. B．They came from rich families. C．They read by natural light at night. D．They studied in the daytime. 5．Which of the following can best tell the idea of the story? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It is never too old to learn. C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. （三十） My Journey of Exploring Natural Wonders Everyone has a journey of exploring, and mine is about natural wonders. I used to be a girl who knew nothing about natural wonders. I thought they were just ordinary mountains, rivers and forests. I never paid attention to their beauty and mystery. I even thought exploring them was a waste of time. When I was 14 years old, my parents took me to visit the Li River in Guilin. At first, I was not interested. But when I saw the clear water, green mountains and strange-shaped rocks, I was shocked. The scenery was so beautiful that I couldn’t help taking photos. My parents told me that the Li River is one of the most famous natural wonders in China. They told me stories about the river and its history. With their help, I slowly changed. I started to learn about natural wonders. I read books, watched documentaries and searched for information online. I learned about the Amazon Rainforest, the Grand Canyon and the Victoria Falls. I realized that natural wonders are amazing gifts from nature. They are not only beautiful, but also important for our planet. Last year, I joined a school activity to explore a small cave near our city. We went into the cave with our teacher. It was dark inside, but we used flashlights to see the beautiful stalactites (钟乳石). We learned about how the cave was formed and how to protect it. This experience taught me that exploring natural wonders is not only interesting, but also meaningful. It helps us understand nature better and learn to protect it. Now I am 15 years old. I am no longer the girl who knew nothing about natural wonders. I am curious about them and love exploring them. I know that my journey of exploring natural wonders is still going on. I will keep learning and exploring, and I will do my best to protect natural wonders for our future. 1．What was the writer like when she was young? A．She was interested in natural wonders. B．She knew nothing about natural wonders. C．She loved exploring natural wonders. D．She was good at describing natural wonders. 2．Why did the writer change her opinion about natural wonders? A．Because she read a lot of books about them. B．Because she watched many documentaries. C．Because she visited the Li River with her parents. D．Because she joined a school activity. 3．What did the writer learn from the school activity? A．How to form a cave. B．How to protect natural wonders. C．How to take photos of natural wonders. D．How to tell stories about natural wonders. 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards natural wonders now? A．Curious and loving. B．Bored and uninterested. C．Afraid and nervous. D．Careless and unconcerned. 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The writer’s trip to the Li River. B．The writer’s school activity of exploring a cave. C．The writer’s journey of exploring natural wonders and her changes. D．The importance of protecting natural wonders. 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 $